oysters near Souderton, PA

[smoknjoe44]

I'm looking for a good place to get oysters-preferably an open raw bar. I'm not looking for anything fancy. I'm used to oysters costing around $12-20 a dozen (from FL), but I understand that may not be completely possible (unless there is a special). Anyhow, I traveled to Philadelphia to the oyster house, and I will not go back there because I learned that I do not like that part of Philly and was not too happy with the restaurant (sorry if I hurt your feelings). I am willing to drive a little distance (up to about 45 minutes). I came across Ludwig's Inn and Oyster Bar in Glenmore, PA, which I may try next, unless someone can convince me otherwise. I am in Souderton, PA (Franconia Township). Thanks in advance.

[smoknjoe44]

Hey, thank you all for the advice. I went to the Ludwig's Inn and Oyster Bar in Glenmore, PA last week for their happy hour special of $1 oysters. They were amazing, and had about 6 or 7 oysters to choose from on the $1 menu and about the same on the $2 menu. Both the wife and I got a dozen and each got a bowl of soup. The lobster bisque was great! We then split a prime rib sandwich which was also good. All in all, we spent $50 which was not too shabby considering all the food we received. The service was also great. I would go back even though it is a little ways drive for me.

I will try some of the other places mentioned on here and let you all know how it goes.

[food2u]

Try this place: http://www.obrhotel.com/ordereze/defa...
Fun and reasonable.

[cwdonald]

Thanks for the link. I was not aware of this place. Do they have a raw bar or serve shellfish?

[food2u]

Not sure. Just saw their HH special on Thursdays. Been meaning to try it.

[Unkle Al]

Villa Barola is pretty good. However, if you want the best and highest quality oysters you should go to Hellers Seafood market in Warrington at 611 and Bristol Road. This is not a restaurant, it is a full fledged seafood market with the very finest fish and shellfish.

They will put beautiful oysters on a tray with ice and you can enjoy them at home. You will not find oysters this good in any restaurants in the area. They are beauties!!

[cwdonald]

Good call Unkle Al. Hellers is right across the street from Villa Barola. Do you know if they will shuck the oysters for you, or do they leave that for your enjoyment.

[Unkle Al]

They will shuck and lay them open in ice just like you at le Bernadin. You may need to bring your own tray.

[smoknjoe44]

Hi, and thanks for the replies. To givemecarbs, yes, I'd prefer them to be raw on the half shell. I'm not a big fan of fried oysters.

[burbgirl]

Joseph Ambler Inn in Montgomeryville has raw oysters every Thursday night during their Seafood Night.

[givemecarbs]

do the oysters have to be raw sokn? R and S Keystone diner in your neck of the woods often has fried oysters and oyster stew.

[cwdonald]

If you are willing to endure 611, VIlla Barrolo in Warminster has a decent raw bar.. Prices are a bit higher than you might be used to in FL, but that is the east coast. Buck an oyster is usually a happy hour special.

http://www.villa-barolo.com/raw.html