The Best Places To Eat Oysters In Philly - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"You think they’re oysters. Mawn considers them chilly boats with Cambodian black pepper mignonette in their cargo hold. A swallow that’s smooth with a little kick, these are the kind of oysters that you’d swim the Atlantic for. But since you’re not a marine mammal, just head to this restaurant in Bella Vista. The kicker is that it’s an impossible reservation to get. But they’re opening a new Southeast Asian oyster bar in East Passyunk soon, so you may actually get a glimpse of these oysters in all their glory. There’s only one kind of oyster here If you’re free during the day, this BYOB is open for lunch on Thursday through Saturdays between 11am-2:30pm—and this may be your best bet at actually getting in. When it comes to dinner, they release reservations every 30 days. If you don’t find success there, you can always try to walk in with a few strangers, grab a table as the last guests are leaving, and exclaim “Finders Keepers!” when you sit down. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean