Our exclusive Halfmoon Oysters are grown by the team behind Sandy Neck Oyster Farm. These signature Cape Cod oysters have a distinct sweetness produced by the nutrient-rich tides of Barnstable Harbor. Each oyster is grown with care to promote a deep cup and culled for the perfect half moon shape.
Oysterology
Product Specifications
Specie:
Crassostrea virginica
Origin:
Cape Cod Bay, MA
(USA)
Farmed: 16 to 20 months
Average Size:
2.75+ inches
Available:
Year-round
Flavor Profile
Subtle brine with delicate meats and a clean stone finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Dry champagne
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Oyster seed is started in mesh bags on rebar racks, then graduated to larger mesh bags for final growout.
Site Details
Tides:
Barnstable Harbor; 10-foot tidal range from Cape Cod Bay with freshwater inputs from nearby creeks.
Bottom:
Clean, sandy bottom with large thatch beds.
the Grower
Matt Bunnell did it all as a commercial fisherman. He started out tuna fishing as a teenager, he then worked a groundfish hook and line boat before dragging for sea scallops. When Matt and his wife Jen decided to have a family, Matt transitioned to oyster farming for a steadier source of income and a vocation where he would not have to leave for days at a time. Together, they formed Sandy Neck Oyster Company. They are fulfilled by seeing the labor of their love grow into beautiful deep-cupped oysters and being able to share them with others.