Table Hopping with Morris Gut: Prime Season for Oysters has Arrived
Mollusk experts say oysters are best consumed from September to April. The coming fall season is one of the best times to enjoy them. Oyster aficionados cannot seem to consume enough, and more eateries throughout the area are serving these slippery delicacies. Here are some of the best spots to indulge in the Bronx and Westchester. Check ahead for availability…
Town House Kitchen, 559 Main Street, New Rochelle (914-278-9278) Owner Tom Middleton’s creative team has brought the Queen City’s burgeoning downtown a creative American Bistro. East Coast oysters are available daily. www.townhousekd.com
One Rare Steakhouse, 16 East Parkway, Scarsdale (914-330-8488) Restaurateur Harry Sinanaj opened a handsome bastion for beef right in the heart of Scarsdale. They also serve East and West Coast Oysters with all the trimmings. www.oneraresteakhouse.com
Bistro de Ville, 185 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale (914-574-6364) From the same creative team who brought us Farmer & the Fish Restaurants, this bistro brings a delightful daily dose of Gallic favorites. They feature Fisher’s Island Oysters at lunch and dinner. www.bistrodeville.com
Freebird Kitchen & Bar, 161 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains (914-607-2476) Nick Fusco and his team serve a southern themed locally sourced menu, fresh oysters included. Great daily happy hours. Rooftop dining and imbibing. www.freebirdkitchenandbar.com
Eastchester Fish Gourmet, 837 White Plains Road, Scarsdale (914-725-3450) A longtime favorite for seafood lovers. Oysters served daily in the formal restaurant or Go Fish next door. www.eastchesterfish.com
Kenny’s on the Water, 2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, at the Municipal Marina.(914-999-4918) Open for business while the marina is under construction. The Raw Bar offers a variety of oysters throughout the day. Valet parking. www.kennysonthewater.com
Red Horse by David Burke, The Opus Westchester, 221 Main Street, White Plains. (914-469-5713) Chef Burke serves East and West Coast Oysters daily out of this modern American steakhouse. Happy Hours, too. www.redhorsebydb.com
Gus’s Franklin Park Restaurant, 126 Halstead Avenue, Harrison (914-835-9804) 80 years running and still going strong. Oysters served daily. Hearty tavern menu. Market next door. www.gusseafood.com
Cosenza’s Fish Market, 2354 Arthur Avenue, Bronx (718-364-8510) It’s right in the heart of Little Italy, a full-fledged fish market with counters set up as an Oyster Bar and Clam Bar. Take your pick and enjoy a fresh platter rustic style right on the bustling sidewalk.
Randazzo’s Seafood, 2327 Arthur Avenue, Bronx (718-367-4139) Started three generations ago by a Sicilian family of fisherman, this market has oysters in stock all season. Current hours: 7 AM to 6 PM. www.randazzoseafood.com
Sea Shore Restaurant, 591 City Island Avenue, City Island, Bronx. (718-885-0300) Jeffrey Weiner and his veteran crew serve abundant platters of seafood at this sprawling 95-year-old institution, Blue Point oysters included. Daily happy hours. www.seashorerestaurant.com
Bread & Brine, 119 Main Street, Hastings-On-Hudson (914-479-5243) The place bustles inside and out, and ‘summers in Maine’ is the theme. Oysters are a seasonal treat. www.breadandbrinehoh.com
Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for more than 30 years. He may be reached at 914-235-6591. Email gutreactions@optonline.net