European Flat
Maine Coast 🌎 See Oyster Map
Quite rare. Also known as Belon (referring to the river in France that grows the finest), or Ostrea edulis, Flats are the native oyster of Europe. They are an entirely different genus from the rest of our oysters. They act different, and they taste different. Way different. Love ’em or leave ’em. They were introduced to Maine nearly a century ago and have gone wild in the estuaries there, where they are occasionally found by divers and clammers.
- Species: European Flat
- Cultivation: Wild
- Salinity: Moderate
- Size: Large
- Region: Maine/NH
European Flat (2 Ratings)
Submit a Rating
Sign up now to post your rating, or login here.
Try Abigail Carroll at Nonesuch Oysters. She seems to have quite a few on her Maine farm. Quite delicious and intense!
Close to true belons! Best US flat ever. Hard to come by though…