Fresh Pacific Oysters Perfect for the Half Shell
If you’re looking for the best oysters for the half shell, these are them. Our Willapa Wild™ Extra Small Oysters are premium fresh Pacific oysters grown in the cold, clean waters of Willapa Bay, where slow growth creates the perfect balance of bright brine, crisp texture, and natural sweetness.
These oysters come from the most environmentally focused oyster farm in the US.
These are true raw-bar oysters, hand-sorted for consistent extra small size, making them ideal for shucking at home, building tasting flights, or serving at any seafood-forward gathering.
For anyone searching for extra small oysters, raw oysters for sale, or the freshest Pacific oysters delivered to your door, this is our signature half-shell oyster.
Why These Extra Small Pacific Oysters Are Ideal for Raw Eating
These oysters are chosen specifically for their petite size and raw-bar flavor profile. Each oyster is:
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Consistently extra small for easy slurping
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Naturally crisp with bright, clean ocean brine
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Perfect for the half shell and raw oyster plates
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Easy to shuck compared to larger oysters
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Slow-grown in Willapa Bay’s pristine tidal ecosystem
This is the size professional chefs and oyster bars request when they want small oysters for the half shell with exceptional flavor.
Fresh Oysters for Sale — Harvested to Order
Unlike grocery-store oysters or warehouse-held seafood, our oysters are:
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Harvested to order
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Never stored, never repacked
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Pulled from our tidelands the same morning we ship
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Delivered alive, cold, and fresh
When you buy fresh oysters online from Willapa Wild, you receive the same extra small oysters we supply to raw bars and chef-driven restaurants across the Pacific Northwest.
Flavor Profile
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Brine: Bright, mineral, clean
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Body: Petite, crisp, easy to slurp
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Finish: Delicate sweetness from slow cold-water growth
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Best Use: Raw on the half shell with lemon or mignonette
These oysters pair perfectly with Willabay® sauces, sparkling wine, chilled whites, and classic mignonettes.
What’s Included in Your Oyster Delivery
Every order of our fresh small oysters includes:
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Live, extra-small Pacific oysters
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Official harvest tags
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Food-safe insulated cold-chain packaging
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Gel packs to maintain 34–40°F during transit
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Oyster storage and safety instructions
This is premium oyster delivery — designed to keep your live oysters safe, cold, and perfect for raw consumption.
Shipping & Handling (Important — Thursday-Only Shipping)
To guarantee unmatched freshness and cold-chain quality, we currently ship all oyster orders on Thursdays only.
This schedule ensures:
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Same-day harvest
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Same-day packing and shipping
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Guaranteed Friday delivery
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Perfect timing for weekend meals and raw-bar entertaining
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No risk of weekend carrier delays
Your oysters are harvested Thursday morning and shipped Thursday afternoon via express overnight cold-chain delivery.
📌 Orders placed after Wednesday at 12pm will ship the following Thursday.
How Many Oysters Should You Order?
For raw-bar servings:
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1 dozen per person (oyster lovers)
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½ dozen per person (tasting flights)
For entertaining, we recommend ordering a bit extra — these extra-small Pacific oysters disappear quickly.
Related Oyster Guides
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How to Store Fresh Oysters
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How We Ship Oysters Safely
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How to Shuck an Oyster
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Farmed vs. Wild Oysters
(Internal links can be added once those pages are live.)
FAQ — Extra Small Oysters (SEO-Optimized)
How long do fresh oysters last?
Our extra small Pacific oysters last 7–10 days when stored at 34–40°F.
Are these oysters good for the half shell?
Yes — these are our premium half-shell oysters, selected for their petite size and raw-bar flavor.
Do you harvest to order?
Yes. Every oyster is harvested to order on Thursday morning before shipping.
Are these the same oysters supplied to restaurants?
Yes. These are the exact oysters we ship weekly to raw bars, seafood markets, and restaurants, including well-known establishments such as STK.
Are they safe to eat raw?
Yes. Our oysters follow NSSP, Washington DOH, and HACCP cold-chain safety standards.
About Our Oyster Farming Standards
Willapa Wild oysters are grown, harvested, and packed in Willapa Bay, Washington, one of the cleanest estuaries in the United States. We harvest to order and follow:
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FDA National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP)
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Washington State Department of Health shellfish safety rules
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Full HACCP cold-chain compliance
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Regenerative, sustainable aquaculture practices
We ship oysters to restaurants across the country every week using the exact same cold-chain systems used for your order.
For storage or handling questions, email info@willabay.com