Oyster season in Texas runs from September to April. During this time, enjoy some of the freshest Gulf Coast oysters around the seafood joints in the Lone Star State. Texans love oysters, no matter if they are raw, grilled, fried, or mixed in a gumbo. These 11 seafood establishments listed below have earned a reputation for having some of the freshest oysters around. Get your oyster fix at these 11 restaurants ranging from upscale joints to dive bars.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette 
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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette (Hotels nearby)
Liberty Kitchen has a number of locations scattered around Houston. When it comes to oysters, Liberty Kitchen is known for its happy hour that runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. During happy hour, oysters cost $1 each and a bowl of gumbo with fried oysters is only $3. Even if you miss happy hour, the oyster bar is still available, along with a menu full of seafood from the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. Oyster lovers will find oysters in many forms here, from fried, raw, grilled or in salads and stews.
Gilhooley's Restaurant 
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Gilhooley's Restaurant (Hotels nearby)
Gilhooley's Restaurant, located in San Leon, is one of the best spots on the Texas coast for great oysters. Gilhooley's oysters are always fresh, as this seafood restaurant is located near Misho's Oyster Company. Get ready for some great Gulf Coast oysters here. Even if raw oysters aren't your thing, try Oysters Gilhooley, which are freshly shucked oysters seasoned with butter and Parmesan cheese and then roasted in a wood-fired barbecue pit. This dive bar and restaurant is not child-friendly and not very classy, but that's the price you pay for some excellent oysters.
Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen 
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Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen (Nearby)
If you like oysters and are in Houston's museum district, Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen is the destination to visit. This Houston restaurant is busy on Mondays from 4pm to 8pm because of the half-price oysters. During this time, you can get a dozen oysters for only $5.50! The raw oysters from the Gulf Coast are just as big and huge as you might imagine. However, don't miss Danton's other oyster dishes, such as Gulf Coast soup, baked oysters or even a fried oyster sandwich.
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Pine Tree Lodge (Hotels nearby)
This fish shack located outside Beaumont is right on Taylor Bayou. You can't leave Pine Tree Lodge without indulging in fried catfish. However, this Southeast Texas joint also serves some fresh Gulf Coast oysters. If you come here with an appetite, try the seafood combination platter, which has everything a seafood lover might enjoy such as catfish, shrimp, alligator, crayfish, and, of course, oysters.
REEF 
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REEF (Hotels nearby)
REEF has received rave reviews and was named the number one restaurant in America by Bon Appetit magazine. This upscale restaurant in Houston serves the freshest oysters available. REEF serves appellation oysters, which are oysters derived directly from Texas. Eat your delicious oysters with a side of the famous fried mac 'n cheese here or a giant crab cake.
Captain Tom's Seafood and Oyster Bar 
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Captain Tom's Seafood and Oyster Bar (Hotel nearby)
Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar is a Texas chain serving fresh oysters and other classic seafood dishes. Freshly shucked oysters are a popular item on the menu, especially since they are only $6 a dozen. You will find many diners pairing their oysters with a Michelada, which is a Mexican beer served with spices and peppers. If you're looking to fill up on more oysters, also try fried seafood or a cup of gumbo.
S & D Oyster Company 
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S & D Oyster Company (Hotels nearby)
This Dallas establishment has been pleasing seafood lovers since 1976. The Gulf oysters here are so popular that you will always see employees snatching them up. With a name like S & D Oyster Company, you'd expect nothing less. Served with homemade cocktail sauce, a bite into an oyster here will make you forget how far you are from the coast. This old-fashioned restaurant uses the same recipes they did decades ago. Find New Orleans-style dishes here as well.
Brasserie 19 
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Brasserie 19 (Hotels nearby)
Oyster snobs will love the variety of oysters offered at Brasserie 19. Choose from seven different varieties of oysters that are served every single day. From Gulf Coast oysters to East Coast oysters to West Coast oysters, Brasserie 19 ensures that all oysters taste fresh and delicious.
Black Pearl Oyster Bar 
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar (Hotels nearby)
This list would not be complete without mentioning a Galveston establishment. Located right on the Texas coast, it is no surprise why Black Pearl Oyster Bar serves fresh fish and oysters. The main focus of this restaurant is the oyster bar, however there are also many other delicious seafood options here.For those who want more than just raw oysters, enjoy Black Pearl's unique oyster dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, prepared with creamed spinach, or Oysters Diablo, which give a spicy kick to your regular oyster meal.
Quality Fish Market 
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Quality Fish Market (Hotels nearby)
The Quality Fish Market is not only a purveyor of seafood, but also a great place to watch the game or have a beer. Gulf Coast seafood is the star of this establishment. The Quality Seafood Market lives up to its name by serving some of the freshest oysters in the Texas capital. Enjoy them raw or grilled here.
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar 
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar (Hotels nearby)
East and West Coast oysters are on the menu at Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar. There's nothing better than sitting on Perla's patio while enjoying a dozen oysters. Located in Austin's South Congress, Perla's is the perfect place to stop after a long walk down this eclectic street. Go to Perla's during happy hour from 3pm. to 6pm when oysters are 50 cents off and drinks are $2.
