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Patrons can enjoy oysters from Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for $4 a piece.
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The restaurant also serves up cocktails, including the barefoot contessa, made with blanco tequila.
Drew Ahumada and Brendan Yancy partnered to open Austin Oyster Co.'s brick-and-mortar restaurant in East Austin.
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Austin Oyster Co. o ers a taste of New England
Brendan Yancy, owner of Austin Oyster Co., went from shucking fresh oysters at private events and pop- ups to serving sit-down meals at a mainstay location. How we got here Yancy said he always had the “entrepreneurial bug” and a longtime love for cooking. His wife being from Maine, he said, is what really kickstarted his curiosity for oyster farming. Since then, he’s been interested in the farm-to-table pipeline that brings oysters from the East Coast to East Austin. Yancy launched his own concept in 2020 and began shucking oysters at private parties across Austin and educating people about oysters. The educational aspect is a through-line that stayed consistent as Austin Oyster Co. evolved to its permanent spot in a reimagined 1950s craftsman home. Austin Oyster Co. o cially opened March 31, serving fresh oysters, seafood and an array of East Coast classics, from Rhode Island clam “stu es” to Boston johnnycakes. Craving seafood? Yancy wishes people knew how intentional the menu, oysters and products o ered are, he said. “I work really closely with the suppliers in Maine and ... in Boston, as well as our suppliers here, to make
sure that we have oysters you can’t get anywhere else,” Yancy said. What to expect In addition to the brand’s own oysters coming soon, the Austin Oyster Co. team plans to continue its self-sustaining practices by adding an herb garden to supply the kitchen. In 2026, the restaurant’s team also plans to add a wine garden where guests can experience shucking their own oysters, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Austin Oyster Co. accepts reservations and walk-ins, as guests are invited to grab seats at the bar, in the dining room or on the outdoor patio.
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2502 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin www.austinoysterco.com
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