Oyster prices on the beach

Dafishguy said:

Hi there,

I did a search and was unable to find this information. When I was there inmJune and again in July, we had Oysters on the beach at Sosua, Caberete and Puerto Plata and for the life of me I can't remeber what we paid. I "Think" it was 150 pesos per dozen... Does this sound right and if so, is this about the best price someone can expect to pay?

Thanks. Can't wait to get there in December. 29 days to go.. Y E S

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4 weeks ago in sosua i paid 100peso per dozen, but this was on the street. the beach may be more

Dafishguy said:

Hi there,

I did a search and was unable to find this information. When I was there inmJune and again in July, we had Oysters on the beach at Sosua, Caberete and Puerto Plata and for the life of me I can't remeber what we paid. I "Think" it was 150 pesos per dozen... Does this sound right and if so, is this about the best price someone can expect to pay?

Thanks. Can't wait to get there in December. 29 days to go.. Y E S

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You shouldn't eat oysters in any month without an "R" in it!

I believe this is due to May,June, July, and August not having R's..and being the only real "off season" for oysters...basically late spring/summer...

Are you talking about river oysters from local rivers? You shouldn't eat those in any month that have a 'a' 'e' 'o' or 'i' in them! The local rivers contain sewage, feces, garbage, chemicals, fertilizers, and god knows what else. These will be concentrated in the oysters.

Real imported oysters, I doubt a guy would be selling those on a beach.

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buen provecho!

i thought oysters were native to cold waters? I wouldnt eat a mollusk from any fresh water river etc.

on the beach i have indulged in camarones, pulpo and lambi.

I had a bad experience tho in september. I told the guy all i wanted was the the pulpo. It was overpriced for a small plate...but heck...i am on holiday so i go for it. He then BEGS me to try the other things in his pale. and before i know it he wants to charge me double than the agreed price (which he had printed on an approved menu).

I felt really bad...i am not a cheapo...but i also felt that he was dishonest and ended up in a heated argument, which he of course lost.

back to the original post tho...if the guy is legit he should have a printed card (menu) with the prices on it.