Tasty Tuesday: The Best Oyster Spots in Key West (Happy Hours, Hidden Gems & Upscale Bites)
Host Michele O'Connor delivers a Tasty Tuesday guide to why oysters in Key West "hit different," emphasizing freshness from local fishermen, the Historic Seaport, and markets like Eaton Street Seafood Market. She shares what to look for in a great oyster stop—freshness, variety, preparation styles, atmosphere, value (especially happy hour), and seafood focus—then highlights recommended spots including Half Shell Raw Bar, Alonzo's Oyster Bar, Conch Republic Seafood Company, Schooner Wharf, Thirsty Mermaid, Two Friends Patio, Island Dogs, Pepe's Cafe, and upscale options like A&B Lobster House, Little Pearl, Cafe Marquesa, and Prime Steakhouse, plus Stock Island stops like Matt's Stock Island and Hogfish Bar & Grill. She offers oyster-ordering tips, suggests building an "oyster crawl," notes honorable mentions, and directs listeners to funinkeywest.com for guides, tours, and a book club.
00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West
01:26 Tasty Tuesday Oyster Tease
03:50 Why Key West Oysters Shine
05:20 How to Pick a Spot
06:47 Seaport Oyster Classics
10:29 Old Town Hidden Gems
12:27 Upscale Oyster Nights
14:06 Stock Island and Markets
15:25 Ordering and Pairing Tips
17:11 Build Your Oyster Crawl
18:26 Honorable Mentions and Wrap
20:08 More Guides and Farewell
21:36 Final Recap Outro