Raw oysters SOWAL

[30A Skunkape]

Is there anyplace in SOWAL where you can get good raw oysters now that Hurricanes is gone? Smiley J said Captain's Table in Panama City (where is that SJ?), but anywhere closer? What about that place in Freeport (Fannin's?) where 331 and 20 meet

 

[TreeFrog]

Nick's is always good for oysters, but it's quite a drive from most of 30A.

If you've got the time, I'd suggest an excursion to Apalach. Lots of good places there. None finer.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Where is Nicks? Ugghh, why does it have to be this hard? You can't go to a seafood place around here and not have those stupid snowcrab legs that have been in deep freeze for months dangled in front of you, but you can't easily score local raw oysters

 

[TreeFrog]

Nick's is on 20 on the north side of the bay. Up 331 to 20, then I'dguess about 8 miles west from Freeport. It's maybe 3 or 4 miles east of the Mid-Bay bridge. Probably 35 minutes from my place near Eastern Lake. Not convenient, but worth the excursion every now and then.

When Shades on the Loop opened, I thought they were going to have a raw bar, but now there's a guy cooking in the space where it looked like the raw bar would be.

 

[Teresa]

Is there anyplace in SOWAL where you can get good raw oysters now that Hurricanes is gone? Smiley J said Captain's Table in Panama City (where is that SJ?), but anywhere closer? What about that place in Freeport (Fannin's?) where 331 and 20 meet

We always go to the Goatfeather's restaurant in Blue Mountain Beach for excellent raw oysters. The food is hit or miss, but the oysters are the absolute best in the area. And the price is right. Enjoy!!!

 

[Teresa]

Nick's is always good for oysters, but it's quite a drive from most of 30A.

If you've got the time, I'd suggest an excursion to Apalach. Lots of good places there. None finer.

Nicks is my all time favorite "fried seafood" joint for sure!

 

[aquaticbiology]

tangentally: http://www.sptimes.com/2003/04/09/Taste/Shucking_its_image.shtml

 

[Beach Runner]

I didn't think you could eat raw oysters in the South unless it was an "R" month or you've been vaccinated against hepatitis. That was always the rule we used when we lived in NOLA.

 

[John]

Yes, that is ironic. Goatfeathers is about the only place to sit down and have a few dozen on 30a. Alternatively, you may consider buying a box of fresh oysters from one of the seafood markets. An oyster knife and a good glove are all you need to shuck your own. The stubborn ones can be thrown on the grill and steamed; they pop right open and taste good (and are much less likely to kill you). Cheers.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Where is Nicks? Ugghh, why does it have to be this hard? You can't go to a seafood place around here and not have those stupid snowcrab legs that have been in deep freeze for months dangled in front of you, but you can't easily score local raw oysters

It is the old Apple Theory (at least that is what I call it) - same reason it is difficult to find grade A apples in NY - they ship them out. To long of a story to type right now.

Captain's Table is on Beck Ave in PC (not pcb). Hwy 98 all the way thru PCB and cross Hathaway Bridge into PC. Continue straight and it turns into 15th Ave. Further down 15th, turn right onto Beck Ave. Proceed maybe 1-1.5 miles and Captain's Table will be on the left before the road ends. Delecious, but usually a wait if you go during prime dinner hours. Sit at the Oyster Bar for the best service for Raw Oysters. ;-) Well worth the trip. Ask for the big oysters which are the best, and often too much for most people to eat.