National Oyster Day falls on Aug. 5, and to celebrate, a few Philly restaurants are serving up holiday bargains. Find oyster specials, drink specials and lots of happy-hour deals in this roundup.
Fine Palate
• Free oysters during happy hour — Receive six complimentary raw oysters when sitting down to drink or dine
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
231 S. 15th St.
(267) 318-7971
Ocean Prime
• Oyster Day Happy Hour — Features both East and West Coast varieties of oysters
• $10 cucumber gimlets
• $10 glasses of Veuve Cliquot and Moet Imperial Whitestar
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
124 S. 15th St.
(215) 563-0163
Red Owl Tavern
• Summer Citywide — Get a dozen oysters and a bottle of sparkling wine for $33
Beginning at 4:30 p.m.
433 Chestnut St.
(215) 923-2267
Pennsylvania 6
• $1 select oysters all night
Three traditional oyster dishes:
• Oysters Rockefeller for $17 — Parmesan cream, kale, garlic and bacon
• Oyster chowder for $10 — Potatoes, thyme, garlic, white wine and panchetta
• Oyster tartare for $21 — Creme fraiche, lemon segments, chives and caviar
114 S. 12th St.
(267) 639-5606