Ludford Brothers Oyster Company

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"For fans of briny bivalves, a tour with Pleasure House Oysters makes for a unique Virginia Beach excursion. The company harvests oysters from the Lynnhaven river and offers several ways to taste and learn about the local delicacy. Owner, farmer, and boat captain Chris Ludford coordinates the three hands-on tour options. The chef’s table option runs around $155 a person with a minimum of two guests. It promises to get guests knee-deep into the river to slurp oysters straight from the source. Lunch or dinner and plenty of education is also included. The tasting tour ($55) is ideal for anyone who prefers to stay dry." - Travis Mitchell

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"An oyster farm offering hands-on tours led by a real-life waterman that take participants knee-deep into the Lynnhaven River to sample oysters straight from the water. A 'Chef’s Table Tour' option includes lunch or dinner served at a table set up in the water for a uniquely immersive dining experience." - AFAR

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"Pleasure House Oysters isn’t a restaurant, but an oyster farm that offers tours and tasting in the Lynnhaven River. The best option is the Tasting Tour, where you board a vessel (with your beverages of choice) and learn about how oysters are farmed as the boat coasts past million-dollar homes along the Lynnhaven Bay. During the farm tour, you’ll also get to wade up to oyster cages in the water, and even stand next to the boat while watching the captain shuck mollusks for you to enjoy. Your guide will also probably offer you some homemade mignonette with the world-class Lynnhaven oysters, served right out of a mason jar with a fishing knife." - anne cruz

Pleasure House Oysters Lynnhaven - Review - Chesapeake Bay - Virginia Beach - The Infatuation

"Pleasure House Oysters isn’t a restaurant, but an oyster farm that offers tours and tasting in the Lynnhaven river. The best option is the Tasting Tour, where you board a vessel (with your beverages of choice) and learn about how oysters are farmed as the boat coasts past million-dollar homes along the Lynnhaven Bay. During the farm tour, you’ll also get to wade up to oyster cages in the water, and even stand next to the boat while watching the captain shuck mollusks for you to enjoy. Your guide will also probably offer you some homemade mignonette with the world-class Lynnhaven oysters, served right out of a mason jar with a fishing knife." - Anne Cruz

Go out with Captain Chris on the Lynnhaven to taste oysters at their source and hear how they helped revive the river. Recognized by The Infatuation and covered by local news, this farm tour blends ecology, heritage, and phenomenal flavor.