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Two workers harvesting Aunt Dotty oysters on Saquish Neck tidal flats with orange trays and a house in the background
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA

Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA

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Quantity: 50 Count | $2.80 per Oyster
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Farmer: Skip Bennett

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Although they’re grown only a 20-minute boat ride away from the ICO’s and Row 34’s, Aunt Dottys have a vastly different flavor! Intensely salty up front with a nori, seaweed-like brine, they mellow into a rich, nutty sweetness, almost like a bitter walnut. Dotties have petite cups but are bursting with dense meats giving you a super toothsome bite.

About Aunt Dotty Oysters for Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA

Harvest location: Saquish Neck, MA

Where Exactly?

How they’re grown: Aunt Dottys spend their 3-year grow out in trays on the tidal flats at Saquish Neck. The farm has an extremely unique location, but the best part is that it can be easily accessed year-round, unlike some of its other Duxbury Bay neighbors. Due to long tides at the mouth of the bay, the trays will always be exposed from the water twice a day for 3-4 hours, so the crew can harvest all year-round. A bonus? The crew can also reach the farm via truck from Saquish beach.

Every December, the farm crew removes the oysters from the water to avoid freezing cold temps and exposure and stores them in relative comfort in burlap bags in the cellar of a little cottage that Skip owns just feet from the flats. In April, the oysters make the short commute back to the water to pick up growing right where they left off.

Why they’re unique: The land and marshes that host the farm have been in the Bennett family for generations. Legend has it that the deed once had to be translated from Old English! Skip plans to diversify the farm in the future, with clams and scallops, but for now, the Aunt Dottys are the inaugural offering and a sign of great things to come!

Story: So who is the person behind the name? Skip’s aunt, Dotty, was the original resident of the Bennett family cottage out at Saquish. In the 1940s, Dotty and her husband lived entirely off the grid with no running water or electricity...and their 6 children. Dotty’s husband was a lobsterman, and after he passed, Dotty kept the family business going on her own. Dotty was a hearty, tenacious, special woman and her spirit lives on through the oyster that now bears her name.

⚠ Prop 65 Warning for Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA

Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days!  You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering.  They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.  

How do I store these bad boys?

When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl.  You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.

Should I keep them on ice?

Only put the oysters on ice before service.  The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice.  They will not like this.

How are they shipped?

We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive.  We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

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Overall rating: 4.76699 / 5 from 206 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA, are highly praised for their delicious, intense flavor and ease of shucking. Customers appreciate the perfect size and the farm's unique growing method. While shipping is fast and efficient, some customers found the shells tough to shuck.

Summary topics

  • Oyster Quality (57%): A substantial number of customers brought up that the oysters were delicious and of great quality.
  • Flavor Profile (20%): Based on a significant number of customers, the flavor of the Aunt Dotty Oysters is consistently praised.
  • Shell Difficulty (7%): A small number of customers stated that the shells were tough, fragile, and difficult to shuck.
  • Aunt Dotty Oysters (11%): It was noted by customers that Aunt Dotty's oysters are the best tasting and one of the easiest to shuck.
  • Shipping Efficiency (5%): It was observed by customers that the shipping was fast and efficient, with no negative reviews mentioned.

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Review highlights

  • "My absolute favorite oyster- perfect size, great flavor and finish." — Ian F.
  • "Nice size and amazing flavor." — Dave M.
  • "We love the taste and size of the Aunt Dotty Oysters!" — Kathi M.

Reviews

Outstanding

"Aunt Dottie’s are consistently fresh, salty with a great briny taste. They are small but memorable."

— Diane M. (5/5)

Small but Sweet

"Aunt Dotty oysters are delicious with subtle brine and sweet flavor. My guests loved them and while one large-pawed shucker struggled with them another shucker (with smaller hands and better technique) thought they were easy to open. The shells required quite a bit of rinsing before shucking, a small chore for this much flavor."

— Lyn F. (5/5)

Aunt Dotty

"they were the perfect size, salty and best I have had so far"

— Julie M. (5/5)

Awesome

"Fresh oysters everytime"

— Christopher S. (5/5)

Aunt Dotty’s

"They were the BEST! Ordering was easy. Delivery fantastic - right on time. Oysters well packed and cold when they arrived. 5 stars in all respects!"

— Kathleen B. (5/5)

Loved the Aunt Dottys

"Delicious and could not have arrived fresher. Will order these again and again"

— Paul A. (5/5)

"Always good!"

— Joshua (5/5)

Delicious!

"Another great experience with Island Creek; these Dotties were tasty (size, shape and flavor). Happy danced all evening with raw and cooked (Bienville & Rockefeller) oysters"

— Joseph M. (5/5)

Excellent oysters. Very briny, but

"Excellent oysters. Very briny, but just what we were looking for. Good meat, texture. Very pleased."

— JAMES B. (5/5)

Aunt Dotty Oysters.

"The Aunt Dotty Oysters are a type of small oyster, but very fresh and delicious."

— Eduardo V. (5/5)

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