Oysters and rosé at River Roast
Salty, briny, delicious oysters just taste better when they are offered at a discounted price. Make the world your oyster and join Chicago’s top seafood restaurants in celebrating National Oyster Day on Friday, Aug. 5. From oyster shooters to curated, oyster-friendly wine pairings, there are a host of ways to celebrate! Grab your crew and slurp your way through Chicago this weekend.
See Also: The 4 Best Oyster Restaurants In Chicago
View this post on Instagram
1177 N Elston Avenue / Website
Celebrate National Oyster Day with Azul Mariscos’ oyster shooters. Special for the holiday, guests can order six oyster shooters, made with Blue Point oysters and Pinches Miches Michelada mix, for $25 from 5 p.m. to close on Friday, Aug. 5. Hungry for more? Check out the Ostiones Preparados (prepped oysters), topped with fresh shrimp ceviche, or try the Ostiones a la Parrilla (grilled oysters), served with house-made butter and grilled lemon. Reservations can be made here.
View this post on Instagram
315 N LaSalle Street / Website
Celebrate National Oyster Day with waterfront views of the Chicago River. On Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. only, score 12 oysters and a bottle of rose for just $53. Add more oysters to your meal with housemade oyster shooters and a selection of both East and West coast oysters on the half shell. Reservations can be made here.
View this post on Instagram
1900 E Higgins Road, Schaumburg / Website
Venture an hour outside the city for stellar oyster specials on National Oyster Day only. In celebration of the holiday, Shaw’s Schaumburg will feature fried oysters ($16), oysters Rockefeller ($18), char-grilled oysters ($17), and half priced oysters on the half shell and select wines. Top it all off with the Oyster Mary, made with Basic vodka, spicy bloody Mary mix, celery, olives, lemon, and an East coast oyster. Specials will run from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Reservations can be made here.
View this post on Instagram
837 W Fulton Market / Website
On Friday only, enjoy $2 Island Creek oysters and discounted Mon Rose rosé while you sit out on The Publican’s gorgeous covered patio. Hungry for more? The restaurant features six varieties of oysters, all of which are harvested in North America. Reservations can be made here.
Photography by: Courtesy of River Roast
