Please note that as of January 1st, 2023, this article has become outdated and will be promptly revised to include the latest deals for 2023. Thank you for bringing the oyster deals in San Diego to my attention. Although this article was published a few years ago, it continues to receive traffic from Google searches.
This might be a shocker for some of you but YES, I like other things other than chicken wings. One of the most tastiest treats I enjoy are oysters!! Oysters can be pretty expensive so I'm all about finding deals, especially when they are half off or better yet, only one dollar!! I've been to several spots that offer $1 oysters that are legit.
Here are a few spots I think you should try if you're looking for delicious oysters for only $1 each.
Tom Ham's Lighthouse | Harbor Island
Price: $1
When: Happy Hour (Monday - Friday); 3 to 6 p.m.
2150 Harbor Island Dr | (619) 291-9110 | tomhamslighthouse.com
Beerfish | North Park
Price: $1
When: All day on Monday
2933 Adams Ave | (619) 363-2337 | beerfish.com
Shrimp Heads | North Park
Price: $1
When: daily; all day
2832 El Cajon Blvd | (619) 738-8184 | shrimpheadssd.com
Ironside Fish & Oyster | Little Italy
via instagram @passportflavor
Price: $1 Blue Point Oysters
When: Happy Hour (Monday through Friday); 3 to 6 p.m.
1654 India St | (619) 269-3033 | ironsidefishandoyster.com
The Fish Shop | Various locations (Pacific Beach, Encinitas & Point Loma)
via instagram @pbfishshop
Price: $1
When: Thursdays; 4 p.m. until they shuck out.
1775 Garnet Ave | (858) 483-4746 | thefishshoppb.com
Pool House | Gaslamp Quarter
via instagram @lipstickandcake
Price: $1 Baja Kumiai Oysters
When: Happy Hour (Monday through Thursday to the public); 4 to 6 p.m.
550 J St | (619) 738-7030 | poolhousesd.com
The Oceanaire Seafood Room | Gaslamp Quarter
via website
Price: $1
When: Happy Hour at the bar (Monday through Friday); 5 to 6 p.m. & Sundays; all day at the bar
400 J St | (619) 858-2277 | theoceanaire.com
Herringbone | La Jolla
via instagram @herringboneeats
Price: $1 selected oysters
When: Happy Hour; daily from 4 to 6 p.m. & all night on Monday
7838 Herschel Ave | (858) 459-0221 | herringboneeats.com
Osetra Seafood & Steaks | Gaslamp Quarter
via instagram @osetraseafoodandsteaks
Price: $1
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m.; daily
904 5th Avenue | (619) 239-1800 | osetraseafoodandsteaks.com
Valentina | Encinitas
via instagram @valentina_restaurant
Price: $1.50
When: Happy Hour (Tuesday through Sunday); 4 to 6 p.m.
810 N. Coast Hwy 101 | (760) 943-6686 | restaurantvalentina.com
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado
via instagram @ashleygill
Price: $1.25
When: Happy Hour; daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
1309 Orange Ave | (619) 522-0077 | bluebridgehospitality.com/stakechophouse
So many places to chose from! Let me know what your favorite spots are for oysters.
UPDATE:
Since this article has been posted, recommendations from readers have been great. I will continue to update my article to show additional spots. Below are reader picks.
Firehouse | Pacific Beach
via Instagram @firehousepb
Price: $1
When: Wednesdays; all day
722 Grand Ave | (858) 274-3100 | firehousepb.com