Nobody does seafood like the Gulf Coast Capital. Here are 8 places with oysters so good, they'll make you say "shuck yeah!".

1. Pecan Crusted Oysters

 

water st oysters

Where: Water Street Oyster Bar

Fresh gulf oysters coated with pecans and served with tartar. Quite possibly the best use of pecans of all time. 309 N Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
 

2. Fried Oyster Po'Boy

 

Oyster PoBoy

Where: Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill

A grilled 10-Inch hoagie bun topped with lettuce, coleslaw, tomato and stuffed FULL of hand-breaded, golden fried oysters. The fastest way to stuff your face with delicious oyster greatness. 14254 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX

3. Oysters Republic

 

Oysters Republic

Where: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

Six oysters topped with shiitake mushrooms, capers, spinach, brandy cream reduction. Absolutely decadent! 900 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, Texas 7840
 

4. Fried Oysters with Pesto Cream

 

oysters-yardarm

 Where: Yardarm Restaurant

Classic fried oysters with homemade signature pesto cream sauce. I can taste the deliciousness already. 4310 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

5. Chargrilled Oysters

 

island time oysters

Where: Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill

A delicious appetizer from Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill. Served with a garlic butter sauce. Yum! 14225 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

6. Oysters Rockefeller

 

Roosevelt's at the Tarpon Inn

Where: Roosevelt's at the Tarpon Inn

Seasonal oysters stuffed with spinach, fennel, shallots, and Monterey cheese sauce served on sea salt and fried leeks. Excuse me while I stare at the screen and salivate. 200 E Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373

7. Fried Oyster Basket

 

Snoopy's Pier- Fried Oysters

Where: Snoopy's Pier

Everyone loves Snoopy's! Enjoy this plate served with cocktail sauce and their signature orange slice. Grab a spot to sit on the pier and enjoy the spectacular view. 13313 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

8. Ostras Divorciadas

 

yola oysters

Where: Yola Cocina

Inspired by the neighborhoods of Mexico City, Yola is serving up creative dishes in an elevated dining setting. A trip to Yola isn't complete until you've had the Ostras Divorciadas, a fresh platter of grilled oysters topped with half salsa roja and half salsa verde. 3735 S Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411