Oysters Online is a family-owned business; we specialize in wholesale and retail sales of farm raised oysters.  Richard Cantwell started the business in 1995 on Long Island NY. Since then he has moved the business to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The youngest daughter, Elisa joined the family business after graduating college with a bachelor’s in science degree from Paul Smith’s College.  In order to satisfy the needs of new customers, Oysters Online has significantly increased production since the second generation joined the business.

Oyster Online continuously strives to provide a superior oyster to customers throughout the United States. Our goal is to offer the freshest shellfish available. We grow a cultured oyster which is a sustainable alternative to wild harvest. In addition to taking harvesting pressure off the native oyster population, it allows us to offer a fresh, salty, and plump oyster year-round. Our shellfish are raised on our aquaculture farm in Nassawaddox creek, Virginia. Nassawaddox creek has historically been known as one of the most successful shellfish producing creeks on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Oysters have an amazing ability to filter water and help clean ecosystems. An adult oyster can filter between 50 and 60 gallons of water per day.  OystersOnline.com along with many other aquaculture farms, are helping to restore the Chesapeake Bay to its former pristine conditions. By growing cultivated oysters our business is allowing the once, severely overharvested native Chesapeake Bay oyster to revive its populations.

Retail info:

Our retail products currently include Saltworks oysters (in shell), clams (in shell), and shucked Saltworks oysters.  All our products are raised on our aquaculture farm under our direct supervision. The name Saltworks came from an area in close proximity to our production grounds on Nassawaddox creek, Virginia.

Online Saltworks oysters (in shell) orders are available in the cooler months ( November- April). Clams (in shell) and shucked Saltworks oysters are available throughout the year.

We’ve streamlined purchases online by making online ordering as quick and painless as possible. We offer delivery through two shipping companies in order to insure the most economical delivery cost for our customers. The customer chooses the shipping company that works best for them.

Wholesale Inquiries are invited, please click here.