216286 Wed Nov 24 00:52:59 -0800 2004 7 18 Manhattan 0 1151563 where can i find a decent platter of fried oysters? don't like the japanese breaded kind, prefer just the plain 'ole bread crumb sort. absolutely HATE heavy breading & tiny oysters. so basically looking for lightly breaded, large oysters, at a place w/a good reputation for fresh seafood, & is affordable. Wed Nov 24 00:52:59 -0800 2004 0 nyny 1 1151579 Not what you have in mind, I think, but the large, panko-breadcrumbed kushiage oysters at Sachi's on Clinton fit the description. Wed Nov 24 10:15:13 -0800 2004 1151563 0 Wilfrid 1 1151585 Not sure if they fit the bill, but I enjoy the fried oysters at Schiller's. Wed Nov 24 10:31:14 -0800 2004 1151563 0 Desidero 1 1151587 Not sure how far this stretches the "affordable" tag, but I really like Blue Ribbon's fried oyster appetizer. I imagine their seafood cred is pretty high, and the oysters are notably sizeable (there are six to an order). Wed Nov 24 10:44:21 -0800 2004 1151563 0 big o 1 1151588 The fried oysters at the Oyster Bar at Grand Central are my favorite in the city. Wed Nov 24 10:47:00 -0800 2004 1151563 0 Simon 1 1151595 I like the cornmeal crusted fried oysters at Chat n' Chew in Union Square. Wed Nov 24 11:08:54 -0800 2004 1151563 0 Core 1 1151598 I don't like Mara's on E6th, but they do a good fried oyster (cajun) Wed Nov 24 11:14:46 -0800 2004 1151563 0 LES Resident 1 1151620 Pearl Oyster Bar on Cornelia. Wed Nov 24 12:32:58 -0800 2004 1151563 0 Doug E