
Martinis, Mignonette & Magic: Ultimate Oyster Pairing Guide
At Blue Island Oyster Bar, we know true purists savor their oysters plain—just shell, brine, and that pure ocean kiss. But for those who want to dial the experience up a notch, adding the right martini, mignonette, sides and sauces can conjure a moment of full-blown coastal magic.
From Hatchery to Half-Shell: Inside Blue Island’s Oysters
Our oysters begin their life in a hatchery at Blue Island Oysters in West Sayville, New York. Seawater and sunshine are all that's needed to produce millions and millions of baby oysters.

One Shibumi, Two Shibumi…
Three Shibumi, and then some more! Meet Shibumi, the world’s sexiest oyster.