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Region 5 - Middle Bay Western Shore

Flavor Guide: Region 5 (Middle Bay Western Shore) - Lightly salty with easily distinguished cream or butter and a pleasant slight minerality.

With eight different coastal habitats, the flavors of Virginia oysters range from salty to buttery to sweet. Some of the creeks and inlets are no more than a mile apart yet the oysters from each region take on different nuances in flavor, texture and appearance.

(Note: Although most listed here are physically located within/near this flavor region, some trail sites outside the region serve oysters that are harvested here. When planning your visit, be sure to check the trail site’s location to be sure it is in the proximity of your travels).


Yorktown, VA

Carrot Tree Kitchens

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Kilmarnock, VA

Back Inn Time B&B

Bed-inn- Breakfast-lodging

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Lancaster, VA

Belle Isle State Park

Beautiful Belle Isle State Park located along the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County, Virginia.

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Irvington, VA

Byrd’s Seafood Food Truck and Catering

"Fresh out of the water" Local Oysters and Seasonal Seafood.

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Christchurch, VA

Christchurch School

Episcopal, college-prep boarding and day school for boys and girls in grades 9-12.

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Heathsville, VA

FAT ‘N HAPPY OYSTER COMPANY

Go Ahead...Get Fresh!!

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Kilmarnock, VA

Good Luck Cellars

Good Luck Cellars is a family-owned estate winery in the heart of the Northern Neck.

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Weems, VA

Historic Christ Church & Museum

Virginia’s Finest Colonial Church

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Kilmarnock, VA

Kilmarnock Antique Gallery

Voted BEST Antiques Mall in Eastern Virginia past 5 years!

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Irvington, VA

King Carter Golf Club & Cafe

An 18 hole championship golf course with lunch Cafe

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Kilmarnock, VA

Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce

Supporting and promoting businesses in Lancaster County

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Reedville, VA

Ma Margaret’s House Bed & Breakfast

"A Country Inn with a modern touch"

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Mathews, VA

Mathews County Visitor & Information Center

Your hosts for an unforgettable visit to Mathews County, Virginia

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Warsaw, VA

Northern Neck Tourism

An historic peninsula with recreation, a cidery and wineries between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers on the Chesapeake Bay.

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Hartfield, VA

Piankatank River Golf Club

The Piankatank River Golf Club is open to the public, offering a great golfing venue and a fine dining experience

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Reedville, VA

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum

Where Fishing History Comes Alive!

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Redart, VA

Salty Bottom Blues

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Irvington, VA

The Tides Inn

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Urbanna, VA

Town of Urbanna

A Colonial Port Town

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Yorktown, VA

Visit Yorktown

A Virginia Oyster Trail Community

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Yorktown, VA

Water Street Grille

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