Bluffton Oyster Company
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Bluffton Oyster Company is a working seafood market and oyster house at the end of Wharf Street, on the May River in Old Town Bluffton. It is a place to buy seafood to take home, not a sit-down restaurant. Its restaurant is a separate business, the Bluffton Family Seafood House, run by the same owners.
A Family Oyster House Since 1899
The business began in 1899 as a family operation, and the shucking house still runs by hand. The company says it uses about 15 oyster pickers and up to 12 shuckers a day, and that nothing arrives or leaves by truck: the catch comes from local waters. It is one of the last oyster houses of its kind in the Lowcountry.
What You Can Buy at Bluffton Oyster Co
The market sells oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, fish filets, soft shell crabs and live blue crabs. Reviewers say the staff will help you choose, tell you where each fish came from and carry your purchase to the car. Customers pick up oysters by the dozen or the bushel, and shrimp and mussels are regular buys for cooking at home.
Hours
The market is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Sunday. Call (843) 757-4010 to check what is in before you go.
Getting There
The market is at 63 Wharf Street, beside the May River and the town boat ramps, a short walk from the rest of Old Town Bluffton. For other places to eat nearby, see the Bluffton restaurants or the Bluffton dining guide.
What diners say
Shoppers like the freshness of the fish and the oysters, and say the staff will explain how to prepare what they sell. Prices are reasonable, service is fast, and the people at the counter help load purchases into the car.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Bluffton Oyster Company a restaurant?
No, it is a seafood market and oyster house. Its restaurant is the Bluffton Family Seafood House on Dr. Mellichamp Drive.
When did Bluffton Oyster Company open?
It was founded as a family business in 1899.
What are the hours at Bluffton Oyster Co?
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market is closed on Sunday.
What does Bluffton Oyster Co sell?
Oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, fish filets, soft shell crabs and live blue crabs.
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