Inside The South’s Newest Oyster Bars

A dozen on the half shell at Seabear Oyster bar in Athens, Georgia.

Inside the Seabear Oyster Bar.

Oysters are served with Seabear’s green mignonette.

Seabear’s clam chowder.

Oysters on the half shell at Athen’s Seabear.

Frozen Negroni, anyone?

The dining room of Elysian Seafood in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A simple shrimp cocktail at Elysian Seafood.

Roasted to perfection.

Stack ’em up.

Fresh crab on ice.

Oysters on ice.

Executive chef Bobby Matos preps a seafood platter at State of Grace in Houston, Texas.

Inside the gleaming oyster room at State of Grace.

Ed Warner behind the bar at State of Grace.

The elegant interior of State of Grace.

State of Grace in Houston, Texas.

Shucked to order.

State of Grace in Houston, Texas.

Outside of 167 Raw in Charleston, South Carolina.

A brass diver’s helmet at 167 Raw.

Inside the dining room of 167 Raw.

Coveted bar seats at 167 Raw

167 Raw’s standout lobster roll.

The bustling dining room at 167 Raw.