Wellfleet
Wellfleet Harbor growers
📍 Wellfleet Harbor · Massachusetts
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeLarge · 3.0"-3.5"
MethodWild-harvested / Rack and bag
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
Very BrinyCleanPlumpSeaweed
About Wellfleet
Likely the most popular and well-known of all New England oysters, supported by Wellfleet Harbor's richness in both wild and farmed populations.
In plain words: very briny, clean, plump, seaweed, with salt bomb salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Growing region
- Wellfleet Harbor
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
Wellfleet Harbor growersThe farm · 1 oyster on Shucks
Where to eat it
Sweetwater Oyster BarLogged Aug 16 · Cedar Park, TX 78613
What people are saying
@wongnomnom★★★★
deep, meaty, mineral
May 21 · Saltie Girl@johndoe★★★
Salty but not amazing
Jul 16 · Whole Foods MarketPlus 2 more ratings without a note.
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Wellfleet oysters: common questions
What do Wellfleet oysters taste like?
Wellfleet oysters are described as very briny, clean, plump, seaweed, with salt bomb salinity.
Where are Wellfleet oysters grown?
They're grown in Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts, United States by Wellfleet Harbor growers.
How salty are Wellfleet oysters?
Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.
Where can I eat Wellfleet oysters?
Shucks members have recently had them at Sweetwater Oyster Bar.
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