Oyster Men Yeah, that's right...I promoted them. They've worked hard for this promotion and it comes with an added bonus...me. Best bonus ever. I'd hire these guys in a heart beat to cater my next party. Party de Stuffing Alex's Face with Oysters. I like that. "You are what the French call Les Incompetents" Look, I'm no oyster expert like Jeff H., I have no idea why I like them. I don't know what I like about them. People think they're slimmy, yes, I like that. People think their texture is weird, yes, I like that also. I'm oyster incompetent, but what I do know is Oyster Men have the best ones in town and you don't have to wait in some 2 hour line, pay $4 for an oyster you have no idea which ocean it came out of while listening to the girl next to you complain about how Taylor Swift didn't play anything off her 'Speak Now' album at her concert. To which I would respond...uhhh this is her '1989' tour! read more

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Best damn oysters I've had in awhile, we tried all 24 varieties, and my top three were the Phantom Creek, Winter Sweet, and the Luna. All our oysters were succulent, but these took the cake, I would have gotten a couple dozen to go, but we came late, and everyone was packing up to go. As I mentioned, the three oysters I favored to me were more of a delicacy than a treat, the Phantom Creek had a taste similar to a naturally sweet cucumber, the meat ultra buttery and deep in the cup, so there was plenty, the saltwater wasn't too rich, and was almost warm in taste as I slowly ate my oyster(I don't shoot oysters, or use condiments, I chew them unless they're crud quality. )I finished this one by licking a lemon.. absolutely wonderful. The Luna was also phenomenal, the first thing I noticed was sweetness followed by a light coppery or metallic flavor, as I ate this one, the salt brine and sweetness became more balanced, very light but almost melony, finishing this with lemon really brought our more of a fruity flavor.. maybe like a coppered cantaloupe? Hahaha And my last favorite, the winter sweet.. my favorite, and I was fortunate that this one was the last oyster on my plate. This oyster is thick and meaty while still buttery, it required more attention, I first tasted sweetness, then very salty brine, followed by healthy rich mineral flavors, I was in heaven, this oyster is the equivalent to going to the beach rocks, and breathing in deep, savory sweet, salty and deep flavors, I'll keep an eye out for winter oysters from now on, apparently some winter oysters are planted before winter, and ice fished out later, they're sweeter because they overfeed to preempt winter, and so increase their glycogen stores.. If I learned anything from oyster boys, it's that they do a damn fine job.. and apparently I better appreciate the sweet ones. read more

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Fellas - you're here searching reviews for good date venues because you're attempting to date an insatiable woman. And she'll even mock your feeble ideas to her bffs, sisters, and even dear mom for suggesting some boring place to meet. And she won't be impressed if you suggest those same old $1 happy hour spots for the weekday get together (and some other fool went with her last week there anyhow) Really we're all just sick of over briny Kumiai and bland Fanny Bays. Meh! So now you're resorting to full price and driving to a yipsterhood. EMC - crappy wait times L&E - crappy parking Fishing with Dynamite - crappy seating Connie & Ted's - crappy traffic Son of a Gun - just stop! The financial insult : $3 each / $36 dozen / + T&T $11. That's ~$50 for a dozen! Knowledge drop: Hit the Sunday Hollywood Farmer's Market. Stop at the boys' booth and get some shucked bivalves for $2 each. And don't be shellfish leave them a tip - they're saving you $$$ ! You can sit at their tables behind their canopy. Slather on various condiments if you want to go out like a wuss. We drink scotch neat and oysters should be enjoyed similarly. Oysters need constant care and attention. You know? And in fact they can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand the potential can then coax them into its fullest expression. Then, I mean, oh the flavors, they're just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet. Now channel your inner Michael Fassbender, look her dead in the eye, toast your shell to hers, and slurp it down. TLDR: Fat Bastards - medium and medium brine. Deep cup, plump meat, and clean finish. Good choice! Kumamoto - petite. Unusually heavy brine that overwhelms the expected nutty flavor. Satori - small. Medium brine and clean taste - a new favorite. Glacier Bay - medium-large. Low brine. Creamy and plump yet clean taste. Metcalf Bay - small. Medium brine. Another excellent choice. read more

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I am a repeat offender (err customer!) at this stall at the Hollywood Farmer's Market every Sunday. These dudes are always here with AT LEAST 6 different varieties of oysters. And thanks to them I am now totally addicted to oysters. My suggestion is to buy an oyster knife (they'll even sell you one), buy a bag of your fave oysters, and learn how to shuck (easy, just YouTube it) because this way you'll get the most bang for your buck. But if you're just in the area and looking to satiate a killer oyster craving, they will happily (and quickly) shuck a bunch for you, place them on ice, all for less $ than anywhere else in Hollywood. They even have tables behind with lemons, cocktail sauce, and all the good stuff. They are knowledgeable about each type they have so If you aren't an oysterphile they will help you select something you'd like. Their oysters are always fresh and they change up the variety every week. I've tried at least 20 different oysters here and I've only been in LA for a year. My faves of their oysters are: beau soleil, kunamoto, gold creek, fanny bay, sunset beach, and kumiai. I'm looking forward to trying new ones that they bring out! They also sell clams and mussels. I've made some of the best linguine with clam sauce with clams purchased at their stall. But I cannot get enough of their oysters! I seriously cannot emphasize enough how fresh these oysters are; I've paid twice the price at nice seafood restaurants that boast about their oysters only to have been disappointed that it's "not as good as the Oyster Boys'." read more

Oyster Boys - Giant Barron points, kusshi, kumiai, and kunamoto. Fresh, delicious, totally hit the spot. - Street Vendors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I already love oysters but when you have them freshly shucked at the farmers market I become an excited little kid. I saw them at the Hollywood farmers market and I couldn't stop myself from having some fresh oysters for lunch. Food: At $2 an oyster, I had five different types: kumamoto, kusshi, shigoku, blonde, and minter sweet. They had more variety but I only wanted five at that time. To be honest I didn't even know there were so many different kinds of oysters. I preferred my oysters on the sweeter side instead of salty so he recommended these five kinds. I liked all of them and I think I liked the sweetest ones the most, although I've forgotten the names. I think it was the blonde and minter sweet ones. You can always just ask one of the guys about it. Service: The oyster boys were very friendly and eager to help out. They really try to give you the type of oyster they think you would enjoy based on what you usually like. read more

Oyster Boys - Kumamoto, kusshi, shigoku, blonde, minter sweet oysters freshly shucked - Street Vendors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We would buy fresh oyster from them every Sunday in the Hollywood farmer's market. They were super fresh quite a few selections and the two guys that work their were great!The prices were amazing....unfortunately I haven't seen them back since all this covid happened I really do hope they come back to the Hollywood farmer's market. You guys are greatly missed. read more

Best oysters in LA are served at Oyster boys! They have at least a dozen varieties and they will shuck them fresh as you wait. Many I haven't heard of, so I just told them I like they firm and less briney. He gave me a few types and they were so GOOD! There's tables in the back full of condiments. These are the nicest guys as well! Shout out to Chris - I accidently short changed him and ran out of money (no cards accepted). He just blew it off and said no problem. Ok, you got me as a customer for life!! Anyways, I went back the following week to repay my debt. Great guy & great service!! The manila clams here are superb for pasta dishes. 2 pounds for $10... Cant go wrong with that! They have mussels too. They totally pride themselves on their shellfish. The only negative is they are only open during the Sunday Market. Go early as they do run out of stuff. I learned the hard way. I'll be back frequently! read more

Stopping by the oyster boys on Sunday morning is a weekend ritual. They have the freshest oysters from all over (try the smooth, buttery kusshis or the salty, barnacle-like Fanny Bays). They'll open them for you right there, with a little table for your morning repast and all the condiments you'll need, or you can take them home for $10-12 a dozen. They also carry meaty clams & mussels that are sometimes $15 for two bags. Everyone in Hollywood has a crush on the oyster boys. They're adorable. read more

Loved my oysters from the Oyster Boys! Didn't know that they can do private events either, definitely want them at my birthday next year. Fresh, delicious, mouth-watering oysters served at your convenience for a steal of a deal! For $2 an oyster you can't complain. They have a wide variety of oysters, not just one or two types, but much more. I can't wait to come back here next Sunday. read more

I have dream about these oysters! Come to the farmers market specifically for these beauties! Tried many but Pacific is where it's at for me. I love you read more

you would think because i love sushi, that i would automatically love oysters! but truth is they've been somewhat elusive to me. up until now, i've never really understood them, though i have most definitely tried. for example every time i've been to a wedding or a fancy event and they've had oysters, i've trepadatiously tried some because i've always heard oysters are divine and delicious and aphrodisiacs. the uhm, culinary aspect is uhm of course, what interested me most. uhm of course. anyway, up until now i've never really had the chance to be dazzled by oysters. well all that changed as i got to try oyster boys oysters at not one, but two parties, recently. they catered, and at both parties there were literally hundreds of oysters. and i mean hundreds! that's because their minimum for catering a party is 30 dozen! like i said i am absolutely not an oyster connoisseur. i have had them deep fried before and enjoyed them. but lets face it. what food deep fried doesn't taste good?!... well here they were totally raw, with a small but good selection of sauces. the oysters -- there were three different kinds -- were extremely flavorful and definitely scintillating and uniquely delicious. they weren't slimy slippery gooey as my prior experiences have been. instead they were fresh, velvety and bursting with unique seafood flavor. it felt and tasted to me like when i've had a perfect piece of sushi or sashimi -- just a melt-in-your mouth seafood sensation. rhett was the main oyster boy (oyster man, actually!) here. and he was a highly friendly and personable oyster expert, eagerly explaining the different types of varieties on hand. they were very good with just a dollop of sauce, yet also great with just a simple spritz of lemon. anyway, these guys were a nice fancy feature at the party, and they have certainly shown me how delicious and intriguing oysters can be. highly recommended. read more

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I love oysters. They are my favorite shellfish and ive been to great and bad places but the Oyster Boys were terrible! Customer service- This place lacks manners and friendliness. They dont greet you even when you've been waiting to place your order for several minutes. Oysters- they do have several different types of oysters and you would definitely feel great about having options, however these oysters ARE NOT FRESH as youd think they would be. I didnt even make it out of the farmer's market before having to throw up. The farmer's market is great but definitely not going back for oysters. read more

Love love love the oyster boys! The guys who always run the place on Sunday mornings at the Hollywood Farmers Market (Sunset & Ivar) are super friendly and awesome. They always recommend their favorite oysters of the day when I ask for suggestions (they never disappoint) and also offer a good selection of about 10ish different types of oysters. Enjoying some super fresh and tasty oysters is definitely one of my favorite things to do on a Sunday morning in Los Angeles. I like to grab a dozen and split them with the bestie and we run to the back tables and inhale them with a little bit of Tabasco and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Amaaaazing. They're $2 each or $20 for the dozen I believe. A must must must try! read more

Oyster Boys - Sunday morning oysters! - Street Vendors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best place to go for oysters in LA. I love eating a dozen freshly shucked by the guys (super nice guys!) with freshly squeezed lemon juice, Ponzu, and Tapatio. So fresh and delicious. Coming here is my favorite way to start my Sundays! read more

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So so so delicious! Wide variety & very fresh!!! I love their oysters. The only thing missing is the champagne....I've heard some people bring their own....shhhhhhhh! ;-) Highly recommended if you're an oyster fan. Try many different types, as they all have distinctly different flavors & textures. You'll find a favorite. Even if you weren't keen on oysters in the past. Can't wait until Sunday! read more

Oyster Boys - Oyster Boys!!! - Street Vendors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

really fresh and cheap! A little hard to eat this while standing but nevertheless it's good! read more

I like them. I like them a lot. Oyster Sunday has become a ritual. She shucks and I provide the champagne. No better time was ever spent on a Sunday afternoon. Go to them. Go to them NOW. Consider this my stamp of approval. Plus, they're cute. I like eye candy. read more

I hired the Oyster boys to provide fresh out the oysters at a wedding I catered and they knocked it out of the park. Chris was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. Guess of the wedding love to set up and his oyster offerings. Their prices are extremely reasonable. I look forward to working with them again in the future and would definitely recommend their service. read more

I love Oyster Boys! Their oysters are so fresh that they give me a little bit of a buzz. They are so rich and flavorful you don't need to add anything to them. It's like eating a big gulp of the ocean. Briny goodness. They always have a really wide selection of oysters, mussels and clams and their prices are very reasonable. They are also some of the friendliest vendors at the farmers market. One of their employees actually took the time to teach me how to shuck oysters and then let me have my practice oyster for free. They are also super knowledgeable about their product. They are always willing to take the time to describe the differences between the varieties of oysters and clams so that you end up with exactly what you are looking for. I can't say enough good things about these guys. I am hooked on their oysters. If you have a hankering for fresh oysters or clams this is the place to be on a Sunday morning. read more

Good variety of oysters. When i went they had 10 different choices at an awesome price. They are $2 each if you eat them there, but if you buy by the dozen and shuck yourself it is either $13 or $15 depending on the type of oysters. Very hard to find these types of oysters at this price. They had kumamoto, shigoku, fanny bay, kusshi, fat bastard, hood canal, kuimai, and others i forgot... At restaurant be prepared to pay atleast $3 per oysters read more

Had my first oyster with these guys! And they were amazing! The oysters are always fresh and these guys really know their stuff. I've been coming back almost every Sunday! They're that good! read more

I love the oyster boys. They are my favorite stop at the farmers market and sometimes we go, just for the oysters. They have the best recommendations and I leave satisfied and happy every time!! read more

They don't sell oysters. They sell crack. So addicting. Every Sunday at the Hollywood farmers market! Always the freshest quality!

So great. It doesn't take long to get your oysters and they're only $2 each. They tasted fantastic. They have hot sauce in bottles and cocktail sauce and horseradish sauce in packets. The lemon pieces they give you are pretty tiny so I had to use several. Can't wait to come here every Sunday. read more

First time to the Hollywood Farmer's Market and these guys came highly recommended. Their oysters were very fresh. Nice guys too. Their recommendations on which oysters to try were helpful. read more

Holy!!! Best oysters I've ever had, I've tried a multitude of places and I can honestly say they turned me from an oyster sketch ball to an oyster connoisseur. I visit them every week at the Hollywood Market. I started out getting 1 or 2, yesterday we walked away with a plate of 14. Don't be deterred by the lines. Not only can they shuck oyster's mega fast, it's so so worth the 5 minutes you'll wait to take your pick of amazingness. Try several different kinds, they are all amazing but you'll figure out which ones you like best. The deer creek are my ULTIMATE fav. They are very thick and rich for an oyster and not as salty. But honestly, I have had them all and you can't go wrong. Not to mention, they are so fresh you really don't need to put anything on them. Once and a while we use some lemon but that's the end of the line :) We also buy their mussels for dinner every few weeks, they are to DIE! They are only $6/pound, 100% better than what you would buy at the grocery store and delivered to you right from the ocean. Oh, and if you 'like' them on FB, you get a free oyster when you show up. Um...check!! read more

$2 fresh oysters, briny and sweet. Shucker spent time explaining the varieties and arranged them in the best order to eat them. Yummy. Will be back for more. read more

I love oysters, especially when they are freshly shucked. These guys drive up three hours from SD every weekend to deliver the freshest oysters to us lazies in Hollywood. If you head over to the farmers market, you won't be disappointed with them. Get there early though as they get cleaned out fast!! read more

I cannot emphasize how much excitement I get knowing I'm about to relish in the delicacies these Oyster men bring. They know their product and are a delight to make the most of ones experience. Every time which are many after coming here for more than 3 years. I always have a wonderful experience both when buying to take home and shuck on my own. Or when I can't wait and gotta get my oyster on then and there. I have indulged in the many varieties they carry. Some seasonal depending on the time of year. My preference has been the delicate light briny to med briny. The ones I have consumed over the years are: Kumamoto/Hood Canal/Mintersweet Select/Fat Bastard/Kumiai/Kusshi/Phantom Creek/endless Summer. I don't care to add the provided condiments. What nature makes and provided is good enough for me. De-crak-uh-licious oysters! Hands down these Oyster Boys have the best. read more

These guys are at the very end of the Farmers' Market. When you enter the market from the Santa Monica Bl side, walk all the way down to the bottom. Should save you some time from looking around among the crowd. The stand didn't say Oyster Boys. Rather, it said something about fresh seafood. I figured there couldn't be two oyster shucking stands in the same market, and the guys said they were from San Diego. So that's the one. We got there late and had no problem with the line - just two parties in front of us. I brought a shucking knife and towels with me ready to go to work, but there really wasn't much space around there - just two picnic tables and a small cafe table to stand around - so it's easier to just buy them shucked. I recognized Blue Point and Kumamoto, but the other oyster names were unfamiliar. I asked for recommendations and the guy said Phantom Bay was his fave. There's Fanny Bay and there's Phantom Creek, but Phantom Bay was new to me. We also bought some Endless Summer and some... Qui Moi(??? can't recall the name) to try. I ate the 6 oysters without condiment to get to the real taste. The Endless Summer were big bastards, but the other two kinds were tastier. Both had good balance between briny and sweet. The Phantom Bay was wonderful, and had a refreshing grassy aftertaste. The Qui Moi(?) was my fave because it was a little more gooey. All were very fresh and super juicy. They also had Littleneck clams on sale. So we ended up getting a bag of Phantom Bay , a bag of Qui Moi(?), and two bags of clams. All that for $41! Apparently the Littlenecks were two for $15. I thought the oysters were supposed to be $15 each, but looks like I paid only $13. Cheap!!! They packed everything with crushed ice and the whole bag fitted perfectly in my small cooler. He even gave me a tip on how to use a chef's knife to open the clam so I wouldn't have to shuck them. We took them back to our loft in DTLA and got to work. A bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne went wonderfully with these salty suckers. That trick to use a chef's knife on the clams worked perfectly. So easy! I think there will be many Sunday trips to this stand in the near future. I suggest you take them home because it is half the price of buying them shucked on the spot. Reminder: bring your cooler if you wanna take some home. read more

Take a trip to see the Oyster Boys at the Sunday Farmer's Market on Hollywood and Ivar! It's quite an experience. Chris really knows oysters and the oysters are AH-mazing!! Make it a Sunday tradition. read more