Metro Atlanta Looking for a fresh seafood market near Newnan

[Q-bald]

I was wondering if anyone here knows a place where I can purchase a bushel of fresh oysters?
Sons birthday is coming up and we want to dig a pit, drink beer, and eat the hell outa some oysters.

 

[dougiemac]

I can tell you, but only if you invite me.

Just kidding, the only one's I know of are north in the metro or far east of Newnan.

 

[Beerman]

Dekalb Farmers Market

 

[Q-bald]

I can tell you, but only if you invite me.

Just kidding, the only one's I know of are north in the metro or far east of Newnan.

I dont mind driving a little for some good quality ones.

 

[dial1911]

Dekalb Farmers Market

That place is awesome. From fresh seafood and meats to the best prices you'll find on spices... I always try to stop in there when I'm passing through.

 

[mr45acp]

Have not done it in a while but at one time Publix would get them by the bushel with a day or two notice and were always good quality.

 

[dougiemac]

I dont mind driving a little for some good quality ones.

Then take Beerman's advice... Dekalb Farmers Market is what I was going to recommend. So I guess now y'all have to invite me and Beerman.

 

[jaybees]

Don't rush to judgement just yet but I have a suggestion you should at least consider. If you have any friends in the restaurant business that uses US Foodservice, have them order you a case of 100ct oysters(in shell) for about $18. Don't quote me on the price but that should be pretty close. They come half way cleaned off and packed in ice. They are as good or better than any "fresh" oyster you would find at a seafood market. I put on a couple of oyster roast last year and and ended up having to order oysters for every one of my friends roast. As far as needing a friend in the restaurant business, that's not really a necessity. Just talk to any owner and ask them to add a case on their next order. I probably place orders for 15-20 people a week. Got one old black lady that orders 2 50# bags of sugar every week and has for the last 20 odd years. Word has it, she makes the best hooch in the state.

ETA.. I can't guarantee it but I would guess any of the major food distributors would carry a similar product. I think Sysco pretty much has things locked down in the greater atlanta area. I have just always went with US Foodservice.

 

[Q-bald]

Then take Beerman's advice... Dekalb Farmers Market is what I was going to recommend. So I guess now y'all have to invite me and Beerman.

Maybe in the near future we could have an ODT bonfire and oyster roast.

 

[Q-bald]

Don't rush to judgement just yet but I have a suggestion you should at least consider. If you have any friends in the restaurant business that uses US Foodservice, have them order you a case of 100ct oysters(in shell) for about $18. Don't quote me on the price but that should be pretty close. They come half way cleaned off and packed in ice. They are as good or better than any "fresh" oyster you would find at a seafood market. I put on a couple of oyster roast last year and and ended up having to order oysters for every one of my friends roast. As far as needing a friend in the restaurant business, that's not really a necessity. Just talk to any owner and ask them to add a case on their next order. I probably place orders for 15-20 people a week. Got one old black lady that orders 2 50# bags of sugar every week and has for the last 20 odd years. Word has it, she makes the best hooch in the state.

ETA.. I can't guarantee it but I would guess any of the major food distributors would carry a similar product. I think Sysco pretty much has things locked down in the greater atlanta area. I have just always went with US Foodservice.

Great Idea! I will check into this.