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Oyster Shucking and Tasting Workshop

Shuck oysters in NYC and sip curated drinks while mastering the art of oyster tasting!

Festivál Café NYC

4.7 (22)

5k followers

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1.5 hours

Upper East Side

1 to 30 guests

$157

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What you'll do

Briny, bubbly, and irresistibly fun, this oyster shucking and tasting Class in New York City invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and fall in love with oysters -- one perfectly popped shell at a time!

You’ll be gently guided through how to shuck oysters with confidence, care, and zero pressure, learning the techniques that make the process feel easy, safe, and surprisingly satisfying. The class includes a full dozen oysters -- six already shucked and ready for tasting, and six for you to open yourself -- so you can ease in, build confidence, and enjoy every step. Along the way, you’ll sip on three thoughtfully paired beverages: bubbles, white wine, and a classic martini, all chosen to complement the flavors of what many call the best oysters in NYC.

This experience is as much about connection as it is about cuisine. It’s a feel-good choice for date ideas, friend hangouts, or anyone looking for memorable things to do in NYC. You’ll also take home souvenir oyster gloves and a deeper appreciation for oyster tasting, from flavor notes to sourcing. Additional oysters are available at happy hour prices, so lingering is encouraged.

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Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 8:20pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get

1 dozen oysters total (6 shucked and ready to eat, 6 unshucked for you)!
3 paired beverages (bubbles, white wine, martini)
Souvenir oyster gloves you keep
Instruction on shucking, eating, and oyster appreciation

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Knowledge required

All skill levels are welcome!

What to bring

Your curiosity and enthusiasm to learn!
A love for oysters
A smile

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

1155 2nd Ave, NYC, NY 10065

This venue is within walking distance of Lexington Av/63 St, Lexington Av/59 St, 59 St and 72 St stations

Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of Upper East Side, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Festivál Café NYC

4.7 (22)

5k followers

Festivál Café is New York City's one-and-only Farm-to-Bar cocktail café, nestled on the Upper East Side at 61st and 2nd Avenue. More than a restaurant, more than a bar -- Festivál is a full-on experience, where scratch-made food and artfully crafted cocktails come together in a warm, lively neighborhood setting. The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on locally sourced, sustainably grown ingredients to create everything from fresh oysters and small plates to gourmet cuisine paired with show-stopping drinks. Whether you're stopping in for a weekday lunch, weekend bottomless brunch, or a cozy date night with live jazz, there's always something to celebrate.

At the heart of it all is Tyler Hollinger, co-owner and head mixologist, whose nearly two decades of experience orchestrating New York City's most dynamic events and experiences is evident in every corner of Festivál. With a background that spans entertainment -- acting and filmmaking for popular NYC-based shows -- to the art of the cocktail, Tyler brings a rare creative energy to everything he does. Under his guidance, Festivál Café isn't just raising the bar for what a cocktail café can be -- it's redefining it!

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Oyster Shucking and Tasting Workshop

Shuck oysters in NYC and sip curated drinks while mastering the art of oyster tasting!

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