We specialize in fresh local seafood; oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, fish filets, soft shell crabs and live blue crabs. All oysters are harvested & shucked by hand. We employ 15 Oyster pickers and up to 12 oysters shuckers daily. Come on in today! 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 63 Wharf St. 843-757-4010.
Larry Toomer has followed in his grandfather's as well as his father's footsteps in the oyster industry. Larry began working in oyster factories in his very early teens and has been in the business ever since. Larry and his wife Tina have a made a success of this business by building up a loyal workforce and customer base as well as diversifying into shedding peeler crabs in the spring and shrimping in the spring, summer and fall.
Until May 14, when oyster season ends, the Bluffton Oyster Co. is worth a stop to watch the boats upload, the women shuck and the soft shell crabs shed. It's one of the few oyster factories still in operation on the eastern seaboard and open to the public for retail. Larry Toomer, a third generation seafood worker, proudly says "nothing arrives or leaves here by truck." 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 63 Wharf St. 843-757-4010.
Bluffton Oyster Company specializes in Oyster Roasts, Low-Country Boils, and Barbeques. We can customize your menu to serve any number of people. For more than a dozen years, we have served large and small groups at parties and informal gatherings throughout the lowcountry. Call us today 843-757-4010.
The History of The Bluffton Oyster Company
A Family Run Operation Since 1899
The Bluffton Oyster Company actually sits on reclaimed land, built up by more than a hundred years of discarded shells from previous shucking operations. The oyster business thrived in early Bluffton and throughout the 1920’s, with five different oyster operations in the area. Now the Bluffton Oyster Company remains the last hand-shucking house in the state of South Carolina.
Let Us Cater Your Next Event!
Specializing in Oyster Roasts, Low-Country Boil, and Barbeques. We can customize your menu to serve any number of people. For more than a dozen years, we have served large and small groups at parties and informal gatherings throughout the lowcountry.
BLUFFTON FARMERS MARKET EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday at the Bluffton Farmers Market on Calhoun St. we fry shrimp, oysters and soft shell crabs from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Live Music as well as other fruit and vegetable vendors are on hand as well. Come join us!
WHAT'S BITING?
Live Blue Crabs!
May 10, 2010 - Live Blue Crabs are now available. $20.00 per dozen. Steamed free. Call to place order. 843-757-4010.
What folks have to say...
"I am getting calls from Band Directors telling me how much they enjoyed our Georgia Educator's dinner on January 30th. The food is fantastic and the service is outstanding. Our employees fight over the barbecue! Since everyone can't live on the coast, the oyster roast and low country boil are an absolute favorite!" Harriet Simowitz, Portman's Music
"The barbecue was the best I have had. The red rice was magnificient, cole slaw fresh and oysters outstanding! A number of our members thought it was the best outing the Club has had in recent years!" John Taggart, Lowcountry Oyster and Motorcar Driving Society
"You did an amazing job for us. Our friends raved over the wonderful food. Oysters, Lowcountry Boil and barbecue are three of my favorite things. You and your folks added so much to the positive atmosphere of the celebration!" Hank and Sue Noble
Holiday Demand
Demand for fresh oysters, crabs, shrimp and fish is especially high in advance of holidays. The Bluffton Oyster Company will be happy to reserve your order in advance for pick-up when you request. Call early 843-757-4010.
Soft-shell Blue Crabs
A delicacy enjoyed by many. The season is short, generally in early April and only lasts a few weeks. Bluffton Oyster Company offers soft-shell blue crabs caught in our local waters. Please stop by and see how we harvest these delicious crabs for you.
what's the right season for oysters?
Oyster season opens in September 1st and closes on May 15th annually, although the Department of Natural Resources can vary the season if conditions warrant.