A tour of the Farms.

Our thirteen associated farms are located in 4 distinct geographical regions in Rhode Island’s coastal waters. Each region produces unique oysters with commonalities in flavor based on factors such as the salinity of the water, tides and currents, or the bottom makeup.

Founding Farms

  • Matunuck Oyster Farm


    Owner    : Perry Raso

    Grower Of: Matunuck Oysters

    Flavor Profile: Nutty, with notes like pumpkin or butternut squash.

    Water Quality: Brackish mix of sea and freshwater.

    Seabed Type: Clay and hard-packed sand.

    Standout Feature: Unique fall-vegetable aftertaste, great for all palates.

    Find them on Instagram, Facebook and their Website!

  • East Beach Farm


    Owner    : Jim Arnoux

    Grower Of: East Beach Blonde Oysters & Quonnie Rock Oysters

    Flavor Profile: Sharp salt followed by earthy, mushroom-like depth.


    Water Quality: Highest salinity among all coastal ponds.


    Seabed Type: Sand, gravel, and boulders.


    Standout Feature: Rich umami with a bold, wild flavor—hard to harvest, rare to taste.

    Find them on Instagram!

  • Rome Point Oyster Farm


    Owners    : Russell Blank

    Grower Of: Rome Point Oysters & Wild Goose Oysters

    Flavor Profile:     Full oceanic brine with buttery umami finish.

    Water Quality: Strong tides, high salinity from cold Atlantic.

    Seabed Type: Sand and gravel ocean bottom.

    Feature: Pure Atlantic taste with a rich, smooth texture.

    Find them on Instagram and Facebook!

  • Ninigret Oyster Farm


    Owner    : Rob Krause

    Grower Of    : Ninigret Cups

    Flavor Profile: Crisp and sweet, like sweet cream with sea air.

    Water Quality: Low salinity due to freshwater input.

    Seabed Type: Mixed clay and sand. Standout

    Feature: Delicate, subtle flavors perfect for refined tastes.

    Find them on Instagram!

  • Cedar Island Oyster Farm


    Owners    : John and Cindy West

    Growers Of: Moonstone Oysters & Cedar Island Oysters

    Flavor Profile: Nutty, with notes like pumpkin or butternut squash.

    Water Quality: Brackish mix of sea and freshwater.

    Seabed Type: Clay and hard-packed sand. Standout

    Feature: Unique fall-vegetable aftertaste, great for all palates.

    Find them on Instagram!

  • East Beach Oyster Co.


    Owner    : Nick Papa

    Grower Of: East Beach Blonde & Sea-Kist Oysters

    Flavor Profile: Crisp and sweet, like sweet cream with sea air.

    Water Quality: Low salinity due to freshwater input.

    Seabed Type: Mixed clay and sand. Standout

    Feature: Delicate, subtle flavors perfect for refined tastes.

    Find them on Instagram and Facebook.

Associate Farms

  • 401 Oyster Co.


    Owner    : Brian Pinsky

    Grower Of: Breachway Oysters

    Flavor Profile: Crisp and sweet, like sweet cream with sea air.

    Water Quality: Low salinity due to freshwater input.

    Seabed Type: Mixed clay and sand. Standout

    Feature: Delicate, subtle flavors perfect for refined tastes.

    Find them on Instagram, Facebook and their Website!

  • Allen Harbor Oyster Co.


    Owner:     Chris DiClemente

    Grower Of: Hope Island Oysters

    Flavor Profile:     Full oceanic brine with buttery umami finish.

    Water Quality: Strong tides, high salinity from cold Atlantic.

    Seabed Type: Sand and gravel ocean bottom.

    Feature: Pure Atlantic taste with a rich, smooth texture.

    Find them on Facebook!

  • Golden Nugget Oyster Co.


    Owners    : Thomas Blank

    Grower Of: Plum Point Oysters

    Flavor Profile:     Full oceanic brine with buttery umami finish.

    Water Quality: Strong tides, high salinity from cold Atlantic.

    Seabed Type: Sand and gravel ocean bottom.

    Feature: Pure Atlantic taste with a rich, smooth texture.

    Find them on Instagram and Website!

  • North Star Shellfish


    Owner    : Mick Chivers

    Grower Of: North Star Oysters & Point Judith Salts

    Flavor Profile: Nutty, with notes like pumpkin or butternut squash.

    Water Quality: Brackish mix of sea and freshwater.

    Seabed Type: Clay and hard-packed sand. Standout

    Feature: Unique fall-vegetable aftertaste, great for all palates.

    Find them on Instagram!