Sale Price: $119.00
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Short answer: YES!
Our ClimaCell thermal liners are made of 90% FSC certified virgin kraft paper and corn starch, which allows you to recycle the insulated liner at home along with the cardboard box.
Not only are the liners water repellant, they’re just as insulating as traditional styrofoam AND they can be recycled up to 5 times. Saving the planet has never been easier.
Overall rating: 4.2222223 / 5 from 18 reviews.
Review topics: ["flavor","quality","oysters","belons","experience","shells","meat"].
"These are my personal favorite ever since I tasted my first Belon at the Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York’s Grand Central Terminal over a decade ago. The size, meatiness and fresh ocean flavor were absolutely stunning. Thank you Island Creek Oysters."
"These are fantastic and y'all do a great job in all aspects!"
"Excellent. Much enjoyed at our Father’s Day BBQ"
"I LOVE oysters, however, these oysters were too big, tough and chewy. I did not enjoy them other than cooking with them."
"You either love ‘em or hate ‘em, and these are my favorites!"
"belons have been one of our favorite oysters since we were first introduced at island creek oyster bar. they are very meaty with an earthy taste, some brine and finish sweet with a metallic flavor. love them!"
"I was reticent to finally lose my Belon virginity given the notorious reputation and cautionary food journalism (the Sean Penn of oysters? Really?). I saw the recent offer and decided NOW was the time. Thankfully I know my way around an oyster knife or two ... these are not hinges to take lightly--it is wise to have a variety of shucking knives handy. But M.F.K. Fisher was right! I found the taste completely delicious. Quite firm and meaty, nearly a clam-like texture, a subtle sweetness beneath the bodacious flexing. The ocean's lense. Raw and unadorned is the only way to enjoy these jewels. These are for true oyster lovers. I am now cursed with a craving for this rarest of oyster, forever. Great job Island Creek team: excellent contact, ordering ease and shipping efficiency and fresh product quality. I now unfairly judge all other oysters by the 40 Belons I absorbed (while sharing just a slight 10.) I recommend good quality chilled sake to compliment the task."
"These were very tasty. Having said that they might not be for everyone since they have a very metallic initial flavor. And, these wild oysters can be very tough to shuck since the hinge ligament is extremely strong. I had to use 4 different knives over the course of 50 oysters since some were really tough and big and some more delicate. The meat can be as big as a Pacific oyster. My girlfriend likes Kumamotos and these are at the other end of the spectrum. I’ll certainly buy them again when they’re available. Oh, the rubber bands really helped to keep them fresh - I think I only pitched a couple. Sorry I didn’t video the shucking process."
"Imposible to shuck (w/o serious microwave heating). At least half appeared dead or old. Single worst experience I/we have had with ISC delivery. A former fan (check my order record), the remaining half of this order is going to Vermon'ts bears; I won't be back. Bill Macan"
"I love oysters raw, but the Belon oysters are massive. I grilled them and they were good. Like eating a steak. The shells are beautiful, and i will save them for grilling scallops. Not easy to open, but did not crack or splinter. If you prefer grilled oysters then try them. Larry"
