Where in Perth to enjoy freshly-shucked Albany Rock Oysters this summer
With the temperature rising and the sun shining, we’re gravitating towards the coast this summer – not just for ocean dips, but on our plates, too!
And there’s nothing that says “summer” like the arrival of Albany Rock Oyster season, which runs from November to April when they’re harvested at their peak – and pair pretty darn nicely with a glass of Western Australian wine twinkling in the sunshine.
Sustainably grown in the pristine waters of the Great Southern where the King and Kalgan Rivers join the icy waves of the Southern Ocean, the premium oyster’s unique flavour balances briny, oceanic flavours with grassy, watermelon and cucumber notes… Refreshing!
Keen to try a few for yourself? Here are seven venues around Perth serving freshly shucked Albany Rock Oysters this summer:
Percy Flint
This South Freo stunner shucks their Albany Rock Oysters fresh to order – and they’ll arrive at your table au naturale, with a side of classic mignonette, generous wedges of lemon and, perhaps most excitingly, Percy’s own hot sauce, fermented in house. Feeling thirsty? Enjoy your oysters with a deliciously cold glass of Chouette’s Oranjou wine, straight outta the Swan Valley.
Bib & Tucker
Follow up your sunset dip at Leighton with a couple of Albany Rock Oysters at beloved beachside spot Bib & Tucker! Find a spot on that stunning balcony and enjoy your oysters served freshly shucked on ice, drizzled with a zesty squeeze of lemon and a summery cucumber mignonette.
Feeling extra fancy? Treat you and your favourite person to an impressive chilled WA seafood platter – which features not just four freshly shucked Albany Rock oysters, but cured Abrolhos Island scallops, half a Western Rock lobster, house-pickled Fremantle occy and poached Exmouth prawns!
And what goes better with a seafood platter than the glimmering sparkle of Howard Park’s Jeté Blanc de Blanc, its fragrant florals seamlessly unite with a hint of sea spray, juicy citrus and pear… Don’t mind if we do!
Bread in Common
Spice up your summer at Freo stalwart Bread in Common – who have created a fiery West Indian hot sauce to serve with their Albany Rock Oysters. Feeling thirsty? They’ve got a delightfully dry Riesling from Mount Barker winery Ohkela that provides plenty of citrusy zing and orange blossom floral notes that balances perfectly with the brine and spice of the oysters with hot sauce.
Shadow Wine Bar
We’ve long extolled the Italian glamour of Shadow Wine Bar – so it makes total sense that they’re pairing their Albany Rock Oysters with a piquant, Calabrian-style hot sauce. And why not pair the heat with the refreshing fizz of Idée Fixe Blanc de Blanc? Cool, coastal Margaret River Chardonnay with notes of crunchy Granny Smith and lemon zest, floral orange blossom, and a delicate acidic minerality.
Shui
Subiaco’s Shui is known for expertly balancing flavours from across Asia and Australia, and their take on Albany Rock Oysters this season is no exception. They’ve created a zingy mignonette to serve with the oysters, with the herbaceous addition of shiso into the mix. To pair with your oysters, they’ll whip up a delish, citrussy, sparkling Mandarin Spritz.
Lulu La Delizia
Just around the corner from Shui, lively osteria Lulu La Delizia has a brand new alfresco for summer – and plenty of Albany Rock Oysters to enjoy with some Subi sunshine! In the spirit of Italian summer, grab a glass of La Violetta’s very juicy Vermentino before tucking into Lulu’s Albany Rock oysters, served with a tricolore salsa that features pickled chilli, spring salad and onion vinaigrette.
Fallow
Hidden amongst Northbridge’s patchwork of historic buildings, Fallow’s rooftop space is a bit of an underrated gem – and makes the perfect inner-city spot to down a couple of Albany Rock Oysters! Fallow are serving theirs up with a flavour-packed lacto-fermented rhubarb mignonette, which goes rather nicely with the notes of honeysuckle and green apple from Harewood Estate’s Mira Cuvée.
Jetty
Perched on Freo’s East Street jetty, the aptly-named Jetty is a natural choice for some premium seafood! Soak up the vitamin D, watch the boats go by and treat yourself to a plate of freshly shucked Albany Rock Oysters – pairing their briny deliciousness with Jetty’s Bloody Mary dressing. While a glass of prosecco goes down rather nicely, we’re dreaming of a couple of margs to sip alongside our Bloody Mary oysters.
Head to leeuwincoast.com/where-to-buy to find your Albany Rock Oyster destination today!
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