August 5 is National Oyster Day, and the only thing that’s better than spending a hot summer day slurping down a few dozen salty mollusks from one of these Buckhead spots is chasing them with cold champagne or cocktails.
SEVEN LAMPS
The dining is communal at Chef Drew van Leuvan’s Buckhead spot, but that makes sharing the iced oysters on the half shell with friends a lot easier. East coast oysters are $3 each, and west coast $3.50 each, but on weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m. you can get east coasters for only $1 apiece.
Seven Lamps
3400 Around
Lenox Road
Atlanta 30326
404.467.8950
sevenlampsatl.com
ST. CECILIA
Pull up a stool at the crudo bar at Ford Fry’s Mediterranean inspired seafood house for a round of six chilled oysters on the half shell. Here they’re served with moscato mignonette (minced shallots, pepper and vinegar traditionally served with oysters), frozen champagne grapes and house-made chile sauce.
St. Cecilia
3455 Peachtree Road
Atlanta 30326
404.554.9995
stceciliaatl.com
VINE & TAP
This Buckhead gastropub features a killer oyster happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m., when the $3 daily oysters are just a buck apiece, even on weekends. They’re served with cocktail sauce and mignonette granita (the frozen version), so all you need to do is pick your perfect happy hour pairing from the massive drinks menu.
Vine & Tap
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta 30324
404.600.5820
vineandtapatl.com
