Yes! Royal Oyster Co. delivers fresh, live oysters throughout the South Bay — including San Jose, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Milpitas, and surrounding areas. We use our own refrigerated van for same-day delivery, so your oysters arrive cold and alive. No third-party shipping.

All our oysters are sourced from a single farm on Tomales Bay — California's oldest oyster farm, operating since the 1800s. The cold, pristine estuary waters where the Pacific Ocean meets freshwater create a unique merroir — the oyster equivalent of terroir in wine — giving our oysters their clean, briny, unmistakably Californian flavor.

Merroir is to oysters what terroir is to wine — it's the unique flavor that comes from the water where the oyster is raised. Tomales Bay's mix of cold Pacific saltwater and fresh mountain runoff gives our oysters a distinctive clean brininess with a sweet, mineral finish. Same species, different bay — completely different taste. That's merroir.

Kumamoto — small, deeply cupped, buttery and sweet with a delicate melon finish. Perfect for first-time oyster tasters. Golden Nugget — medium-sized, clean and briny with a sweet cucumber finish. Caballo Blanco — our largest variety, bold and mineral-forward with a long creamy saline finish. Pairs beautifully with champagne or Sauvignon Blanc. All three are raised in Tomales Bay.

Every order is cold-packed on ice in our insulated branded boxes and delivered same-day by our own team across the South Bay. Oysters arrive alive and at safe temperature (36–40°F). We guarantee live arrival — if any oyster arrives open and doesn't close when tapped, we'll replace it.

In the fridge (37–45°F): Place oysters cup-side down in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth or towel. They'll stay alive up to 5 days. On ice: Place in a perforated container so melted ice drains out — good for 3–4 days. Oysters submerged in fresh water will die, so drain regularly. Never store in an airtight container.

Absolutely! We provide full-service oyster bar catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, birthdays, and brand activations throughout the South Bay and greater Bay Area. We bring everything — fresh oysters, ice, display setup, and professional on-site shucking. Call us at (408) 685-6995 to plan your event.

Hold the oyster flat-side up wrapped in a towel, insert a shucking knife near the hinge at the pointed end, twist firmly to pop it open, then slide the blade along the top shell to release the meat. Tip: keep it level so you don't lose the liquor (the salty brine inside — that's the best part). We include a shucking guide with every order.

Our top picks: Champagne or sparkling wine — the classic pairing. Sauvignon Blanc — crisp and citrusy, especially with Caballo Blanco. Dry Riesling — subtle sweetness balances the salt. Muscadet — a French favorite with oysters, mineral and light. For beer lovers: a cold lager, pilsner, or wheat beer works beautifully.