Texas oysters. World-class flavor.
Big Tree oysters are raised in clean waters, cultivated with precision and care, and hand-selected for consistent quality and freshness. The result? Crisp, vibrant oysters representing the very best of Texas.
Clean waters. Exceptional flavor.
At Big Tree Oyster Company, we cultivate premium oysters in one of the healthiest bay systems on the Texas coast. Our farm sits in a unique environment, near protected shorelines and the natural habitats of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Goose Island State Park. The result is an oyster with a deep cup, plump meat, and a beautifully balanced profile. Expect bright salinity, a crisp clean finish, and a touch of sweetness that reflects the unique “merroir” of Copano Bay.
Grown with precision and care.
We raise Eastern oysters, the native oyster of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Floating at the top of the water column, our oysters thrive in ideal natural growing conditions. Our oysters are nurtured with hands-on techniques that mimic the natural tides. We carefully tumble, flip, and sort the oysters regularly, keeping them clean and helping them grow with deep cups and plump meats. At harvest time, each oyster is hand-selected for consistent quality you can count on.
Sustainability at our core.
Big Tree Oyster Company was founded by husband-and-wife team Amy and Seth, both Rockport natives. Amy, a conservation biologist, and Seth, a marine hydrographer and boatbuilder, launched Texas’ 7th oyster farm in 2022. Our farm requires no food, fertilizer, or chemicals. The oysters feed on nutrients in the bay, and that’s all they need to grow and thrive. For us, oyster farming is a true collaboration with nature and a commitment to keeping Texas bays thriving for generations to come.
From our farm to your table.
Are you a chef, distributor, or seafood buyer? Big Tree oysters are available year-round for direct sales and Texas delivery. Every order comes straight from Copano Bay to you, ensuring freshness, consistency, and premium quality your guests will remember.
FAQ
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Texas restaurants can order fresh Big Tree oysters for direct delivery, ensuring top quality and freshness, by emailing us at info@bigtreeoysters.com.
Oysters to shuck at home are available for pre-order any time in 50- and 100-count sacks. We harvest fresh oysters every week, with pickup on Wednesdays or Fridays in Rockport. For local pickup, please email info@bigtreeoysters.com to place a pre-order.
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Big Tree oysters are served at restaurants across Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas. Please ask for them at your favorite spots!
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Yes! Farmed oysters can be harvested and consumed year-round. Historically, we did not eat oysters in warmer months ("months without an R") in order to protect wild populations during seasonal spawning and reduce risks of foodborne illness. Now, with oyster mariculture, we can harvest year-round because we do not depend on seasonal spawning and we are not depleting the wild oyster populations. Also, with modern refrigeration, we can cool them down quickly and safely, which reduces the risks of foodborne illness and allows us to supply fresh oysters year-round.
*Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish (including oysters), or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.