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The Best Spots to Get Oysters in Fort Worth Right Now
[UPDATED JULY 2026]
National Oyster Day is August 5th, and Fort Worth has more than enough to celebrate with. Whether you want a classic dozen on the half shell with mignonette, a broiled Alabama oyster with foie gras foam, or $1.50 happy hour oysters at Clearfork, the city’s oyster scene has genuine range. These are the spots worth knowing about right now.
Walloon’s sits inside the historic LaCava building on Magnolia, and the oyster program here is one of the more consistent raw bar experiences on the Near Southside. Fresh oysters on the half shell, rotating selections sourced from both coasts, served in a warm room with tin ceilings and terrazzo floors that makes the whole experience feel considered. Monday through Friday 3-6PM is the sweet spot for an oyster stop before dinner.
Happy Hour: $20 half dozen oysters, Monday through Friday from 3 – 6PM
Hudson House is one of the busiest raw bar rooms in Fort Worth, and the oysters are a big reason why. Fresh selections rotating daily, served ice cold with classic accompaniments, and a staff that knows their product. The $3 oyster happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3-6PM at the bar, which makes it one of the best value oyster stops in the city.
Happy Hour: $3 oysters, Monday through Friday from 3 – 6PM (bar and front patio only)
Le Margot does oysters the French way – simply, with proper accompaniments, and every single day. The happy hour runs daily from 3-6PM with $3 oysters and $7 house cocktails, which makes it the most accessible oyster happy hour in the city by schedule. The pink chandeliers, red velvet booths, and brasserie energy make a half dozen feel like more of an occasion than it costs.
Happy Hour: $3 oysters, every day from 3 – 6PM (bar and patio only)
Dos Mares is the most creative oyster program on this list. The sister concept to Don Artemio from chefs Juan Ramón and Rodrigo Cárdenas, Dos Mares explores the culinary traditions of Mexico’s 17 coastal states and the oyster menu reflects that ambition. Fresh oysters on the half shell come with mignonette and a housemade dry chile sauce. The Balazo de Ostion is an oyster shooter with cucumber, cilantro, onion, lime, and housemade clam and tomato juice. The lightly broiled Alabama oysters with foie gras foam are the showstopper. Nowhere else in Fort Worth is doing oysters quite like this.
Chef Jon Bonnell’s downtown seafood restaurant is the most dedicated oyster destination on this list. The Dirty Dozen, a full twelve oysters on the half shell sourced daily and served with tasting notes, is the signature order that regulars have been coming back for since Waters first opened. A premium oyster flight is also available for those who want to taste across varieties. The Oysters Texasfeller, fried oysters atop a pool of hollandaise, is the must-try cooked preparation. The nautical dining room with hanging oyster shells and a tree-topped patio is the right setting for a proper oyster dinner.
Happy Hour: $19 Dirty Dozen oysters, every day from 4 – 6PM
Tim Love’s concept inside Tannahill’s in the Stockyards is built on two pillars: high-end barbecue and a premier raw bar, and the oyster side holds up. A rotating menu featuring product from across the U.S., including selections like Madhouse from Chesapeake Bay, Patriot from Duxbury Bay, and Le Petit Barachois from Prince Edward Island, shucked to order and served with traditional accompaniments. The Oysters on Piggyback with cornbread batter, diced peppers, and bacon jam are the creative departure worth ordering. Open seven days a week.
Pacific Table isn’t a dedicated oyster bar, but the crispy fried oysters with shallots and greens are one of the more talked-about preparations in the city. If raw is what you’re after, the raw bar program runs fresh selections with classic accompaniments alongside the broader American menu. The bright, well-designed room makes it a comfortable oyster stop on the Near Southside.
Happy Hour: Half-price oysters, Monday through Friday from 3 – 6PM (bar only)
Plank Provisions at Clearfork is the best value oyster happy hour in Fort Worth, full stop. Chef’s choice oysters run $1.50 each from 3-6PM every single day of the week, alongside a full lineup of cocktail and drink specials. The oysters are sustainably sourced and rotate based on what’s freshest, which keeps regulars coming back. Beyond happy hour the raw bar program covers a rotating daily catch selection and a full menu of coastal seafood. Open daily from 11AM.
Happy Hour: $1.50 chef’s choice oysters, every day from 3 – 6PM
Bonus Spot:
Wicked Butcher’s raw bar is one of the more overlooked oyster stops in the city. Mainly because it’s known for its excellent steaks. The selection rotates with fresh sourcing and comes served with house mignonette sauces. It’s a steakhouse first, but the raw bar earns its place on the menu and the rooftop-adjacent downtown setting makes it a solid pre-dinner oyster stop. Worth knowing about if you’re already in the Downtown area.
Final Thoughts:
Fort Worth isn’t a coastal city, but the oyster scene here is serious enough to celebrate on National Oyster Day and any other day of the year. From a $1.50 happy hour at Clearfork to a foie gras-topped broiled Alabama oyster at Dos Mares, the range covers every occasion and budget. Pick your spot and get shucking.
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