Where to Celebrate National Oyster Day in Atlanta

Whether they’re served ice cold on the half shell, kissed by the flames of a live-fire grill or piled onto an over-the-top seafood tower, oysters take center stage every summer on National Oyster Day. Falling on Wednesday, August 5, the annual celebration gives Atlantans plenty of reasons to indulge, with restaurants across the city serving everything from happy hour favorites and chef-driven specialties to raw bar classics. From Midtown and Buckhead to Roswell, Dunwoody and the Upper Westside, here’s where to raise a shell in honor of the occasion.

Brasserie Margot | Midtown

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Brasserie Margot, where Chef Christophe Truchet serves fresh raw oysters with classic champagne mignonette and house-made cocktail sauce at the Parisian-style brasserie inside Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. Whether stopping in for a glass of Champagne and a few oysters or settling in for dinner, guests can enjoy four oysters for $16, eight for $30 or a dozen for $45. Brasserie Margot is located inside Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta at 75 14th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information or reservations, visit brasseriemargot.com. Follow on Instagram at @brasseriemargotatl.

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill | Buckhead

Fresh off its biggest refresh since opening in 2010, The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill (pictured below) is giving Atlantans another reason to dive into its expanded seafood menu this National Oyster Day. The restaurant’s new raw bar and charbroiled oysters take center stage with $2 raw oysters all day ($24 per dozen) and charbroiled oysters topped with herb butter, Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs for $2.50 each or $19 for a half dozen. Pair them with a bottle of Calafuria Rosé or Flora Prosecco for $40 and settle into Buckhead’s beach house for an afternoon that feels a world away from the city. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is located at 3279 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information, visit thebigketch.com. Follow on Instagram at @thebigketch_buckhead.

Tio Lucho’s | Poncey-Highland

Chef Arnaldo Castillo continues to bring the bright, coastal flavors of Peru to Atlanta at Tio Lucho’s, where National Oyster Day is the perfect excuse to settle in for Low Tide Hour. Available Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., the popular happy hour features fresh oysters for $1.50 each, served with lime and the restaurant’s signature house hot sauce. Tio Lucho’s is located at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information or reservations, visit tioluchos.com. Follow on Instagram at @tioluchos.

The Hampton Social | Dunwoody

National Oyster Day is the perfect excuse to settle into the patio, order a round of freshly shucked oysters and embrace the “Rosé All Day” lifestyle at The Hampton Social at High Street. A special for National Oyster Day, seafood lovers who dine in on Wednesday August 5 can celebrate with $1 oysters all day with any drink purchase with a minimum 6, maximum 12 oysters per order. Available for lunch and dinner beyond just the holiday, guests can enjoy East and West Coast oysters, pair them with a signature Oyster Shooter or share the Raw Bar Trio featuring a half dozen oysters, tuna tartare and crab and avocado. Happy Hour, offered Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., includes fresh oysters for $1.50 each, making it an ideal midweek stop before or after work. The Hampton Social is located at 101 High Street, Suite 100, Dunwoody, GA 30346. For more information or reservations, visit thehamptonsocial.com/atlanta. Follow on Instagram at @thehamptonsocial.

High Horse | Roswell

Celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe is putting his signature spin on National Oyster Day with grilled oysters finished with spicy Japanese butter. Guests looking to make a meal of it can also order one of High Horse’s fire-roasted seafood towers, overflowing with oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster, crab legs and garlic butter. Grilled oysters are available for $18, while the Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower is offered as the “Basic Bitch” for $120 or the “Baller” for $200. High Horse is located at 2500 Old Alabama Rd., Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076. For more information, visit you42studios.com/highhorse. Follow on Instagram at @highhorseroswell.

LikeMinds | O4W x Inman Park

Celebrate National Oyster Day at LikeMinds, the Krog District destination that’s quickly becoming one of Atlanta’s most dynamic gathering places. Fresh off its immersive FIFA World Cup pop-up, LikeMinds continues to evolve with Shuck × Sip × Repeat, a weekly collaboration with ATL Shuck Boyz featuring shucked-to-order oysters, creative oyster preparations and chef-driven bites served every Monday from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy raw Southeastern oysters with peach mignonette or signature creations like the Magic City Oyster while soaking in the energetic atmosphere. LikeMinds is located at 99 Krog St. NE, Suite Y, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information, visit likemindsatl.com. Follow along on Instagram at @likemindsatl.

Your 3rd Spot | Upper Westside

Skip the ordinary happy hour and celebrate National Oyster Day at Your 3rd Spot, where char-grilled oysters meet cocktails, conversation and a little friendly competition. Topped with Cajun butter, crab meat, Parmesan, garlic, pickling spice and fresh lemon, the four-oyster special is available for $19. Your 3rd Spot is located at 400 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit your3rdspot.com. Follow along on Instagram at @your3rdspot.

Chicheria Mexican Kitchen | Upper Westside

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Chicheria Mexican Kitchen, where Happy Hour just got even better. Every Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy $1 fresh oysters served with housemade hot sauce and jalapeño mignonette, alongside $1 chicken wings, $5 drinks and more. It’s the perfect excuse to shell-ebrate with an after-work feast that’s big on flavor and the perfect midweek escape. Chicheria Mexican Kitchen is located at 202 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit chicheriamx.com. Follow along on Instagram at @chicheriamx.

Zunzibar | Georgia & Florida

Heading to the coast or planning a Florida getaway? Celebrate National Oyster Day at Zunzibar, where fresh East Coast oysters are served with tropical mignonette and house-made cocktail sauce. Guests can enjoy a half dozen for $16 or a full dozen for $32 while soaking up the lively atmosphere that has made the brand a favorite in Savannah, Tybee Island and its newest Florida locations. For more information, visit zunzibar.com. Follow along on Instagram at @zunzibarofficial.