The seafood in San Diego never disappoints and with so many great spots, it can be hard to decide what to have. We have been on a bit of an oyster kick lately and have been ordering them just about anywhere that serves them. However, oysters are not meant to be eaten in ones and twos, they’re meant to be consumed liberally by the half dozens and dozens. When the price of each oyster starts pushing past $1.50, it can become a pretty expensive appetizer (or even full meal if that’s the way you roll). Luckily, we’ve founds some great deals around town and if you hit up the right places at the right time, a dozen delicious oysters wont set you back too much. Here’s our pick for the top oyster deals in San Diego.

Gang Kitchen

Gang Kitchen is located on 6th Avenue right on the edge of Gaslamp and East Village and just around the corner from Petco Park. Brought to you by the same owners as Basic Pizza, the space is similar to Basic with industrial accents and large open air rooms. The Asian Fusion food is delicious and not too far out there like some others. If you are interested in more than just oysters, then definitely try their bacon fried rice!

• The Deal: $1 Oysters during happy hour (4-7pm) on Fridays
• Types of Oysters: Fanny Bay
• Why We Like It: Their oysters are big and juicy and 1 dozen usually does the trick.
• Location: 345 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
• Contact Them: 619.550.1600

Ironside Fish and Oyster

Ironside is one of the latest restaurants by Consortium Holdings (They are pumping them out so fast that it’s hard to keep up now) right in the middle of Little Italy and features fresh fish and seafood plates. Decorated in a Roaring 20’s seaside travel theme, and with a wall full of pirhana skulls the space is pretty cool and one of their larger restaurants. Beyond the oysters, their fish plates are pretty delicious, although a little on the pricey side.

• The Deal: $1 Oysters during happy hour (3-6pm) every weekday.
• Types of Oysters: Changes Daily
• Why We Like It: Their oysters are big and juicy and 1 dozen usually does the trick.
• Location: 1654 India St. San Diego, CA 92101
• Contact Them: 619.269.3033

Spike Africas

Named for the 20th century Californian sailor, Phillip “Spike” Africa, Spike Africas is an American Seafood restaurant on the edge of the Gaslamp in Downtown San Diego. If you’re looking for more than just oysters, we recommend their beer battered fish and chips, or the ceviche. Their happy hour menu is full of gems so feel free to try them all.

• The Deal: $1 Oysters during happy hour (3:30-6:30pm) every weekday and Open-6:30 Saturday
• Types of Oysters: Kumiai Oysters fro Baja California
• Why We Like It: With a pretty large happy hour menu, there is plenty to choose from.
• Location: 411 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
• Contact Them: 619.795.3800

Pacific Beach Fish Shop

Doubling as a restaurant and fish market, the PB Fish Shop is a fun place to stop for fish tacos or to grab some fresh fish to bring home to grill yourself. They have a nice outdoor patio and a nice BYOB rule for beer and wine. They do also serve beer on tap so if you don’t have your own then you can get some there. It gets busy on Thursday nights and the line can be an hour long at times. But if you plan it out, you shouldn’t have to wait long.

• The Deal: $1 Oysters Thursday from 4pm till they run out.
• Types of Oysters: Changes Daily
• Why We Like It: Fun atmosphere and BYOB is always great.
• Location: 1775 Garnett Ave. Pacific Beach, CA 92109
• Contact Them: 858.483.4746

Catamaran Sunday Brunch

Technically located in the Atoll Restaurant, the Catamaran Sunday Brunch is an all-you-can-eat (and drink) buffet style brunch with tons of fresh seafood, fruits, and other typical brunch items. Guests can sit inside or out on the lawn that looks out over Sail Bay. Although the price is more than you’d typically spend on oysters alone, the meal is well worth it.

• The Deal: Unlimited Oysters with Sunday Brunch Buffet ($40)
• Types of Oysters: Changes Weekly
• Why We Like It: Great seating on the lawn next to the bay and the entire rest of the buffet
• Location: 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
• Contact Them: 858.488.1081