The 20 best Tampa Bay oyster happy hours right now

We shucking love oysters, and happy hours just aren't complete without discounted booze and mollusks. Since plenty of places in the Tampa Bay area shuck for bucks, here are a few spots that offer killer deals. So, shuck it now, shuck it good, shuck that oyster just like you should.

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American Social Bar
601 S Harbour Island Blvd. #107. Tampa, FL
Over at American Social Bar, their serving up some mean happy hour specials every Monday to Friday from 4-7 p.m. These specials include, two mini-quesadillas for $6, pork belly empanadas for $6 and East Coast oysters served with tabasco sauce or $5. American Social also offers margaritas, wines and craft beers for just $4. 
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American Social Bar

601 S Harbour Island Blvd. #107. Tampa, FL
Over at American Social Bar, their serving up some mean happy hour specials every Monday to Friday from 4-7 p.m. These specials include, two mini-quesadillas for $6, pork belly empanadas for $6 and East Coast oysters served with tabasco sauce or $5. American Social also offers margaritas, wines and craft beers for just $4.

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Oyster Bar St. Pete
249 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
As a part of hump day, the Oyster Bar offers their $1 oysters, included with their dinner happy hour special. Plus, every Monday and Tuesday they have their half-priced wine bottles, and on the weekends it’s bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's.
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Oyster Bar St. Pete

249 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
As a part of hump day, the Oyster Bar offers their $1 oysters, included with their dinner happy hour special. Plus, every Monday and Tuesday they have their half-priced wine bottles, and on the weekends it’s bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's.

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Seabreeze Island Grill
17855 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores, FL
Seabreeze Island Grill has three days out of the week that shuckheads shouldn’t miss. Monday is their half off all wine bottles, Tuesday’s are all you can eat, beer battered white fish and Thursday is a dozen raw oysters for $7, but get there quick because they’re only serving while supplies last.
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Seabreeze Island Grill

17855 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores, FL
Seabreeze Island Grill has three days out of the week that shuckheads shouldn’t miss. Monday is their half off all wine bottles, Tuesday’s are all you can eat, beer battered white fish and Thursday is a dozen raw oysters for $7, but get there quick because they’re only serving while supplies last.

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Oyster Shuckers
650 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL
Every day from 3-6 p.m., Oyster Shuckers is giving customers a bang for their buck with $1 oysters. If that’s not enough for you, Shuckers has their $44 all you can eat snow crab every Tuesday and Thursday. Not to mention on Saturdays there’s $4 margaritas, and Sunday’s there’s bottomless mimosas. 
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Oyster Shuckers

650 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL
Every day from 3-6 p.m., Oyster Shuckers is giving customers a bang for their buck with $1 oysters. If that’s not enough for you, Shuckers has their $44 all you can eat snow crab every Tuesday and Thursday. Not to mention on Saturdays there’s $4 margaritas, and Sunday’s there’s bottomless mimosas.

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Roux
4205 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL
Roux offers their $1 oysters on the half shell and $1 char-grilled oysters every weekday (excluding Monday) from 3-7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On the weekends, the restaurant also offers BOGO Bloody Mary’s, mimosas and margaritas.  
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Roux

4205 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL
Roux offers their $1 oysters on the half shell and $1 char-grilled oysters every weekday (excluding Monday) from 3-7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On the weekends, the restaurant also offers BOGO Bloody Mary’s, mimosas and margaritas.

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Haven
2208 West Morrison Ave. Tampa, FL
Every day from 5 to 7 p.m. Haven happy hour goes down, offering $6 bar bites, $5 wines by the glass, $4 cocktails, $3 beers and, of course, $2 oysters. 
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Haven

2208 West Morrison Ave. Tampa, FL
Every day from 5 to 7 p.m. Haven happy hour goes down, offering $6 bar bites, $5 wines by the glass, $4 cocktails, $3 beers and, of course, $2 oysters.

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Sea Salt
183 2nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL
Dollar Gulf oysters can be found at Sea Salt St. Pete every Monday to Thursday, from 3-6 p.m. But beware, it’s only in the bar and lounge area. Sea Salt also has specials such as their half-off appetizers and snacks that’ll be available from 3-6 p.m. 
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Sea Salt

183 2nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL
Dollar Gulf oysters can be found at Sea Salt St. Pete every Monday to Thursday, from 3-6 p.m. But beware, it’s only in the bar and lounge area. Sea Salt also has specials such as their half-off appetizers and snacks that’ll be available from 3-6 p.m.

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Watervue Grille
700 Harbour Post Dr. Tampa, FL
Going down every Tuesday, Watervue Grille offers $1.50 oysters as a part of their specials throughout the week. Monday they’ve got their $20 meal, along with any purchase of cocktails, wine or beer, Wednesday is their $9 sushi night and Monday - Saturday from 5 to 7 is their half price drinks.
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Watervue Grille

700 Harbour Post Dr. Tampa, FL
Going down every Tuesday, Watervue Grille offers $1.50 oysters as a part of their specials throughout the week. Monday they’ve got their $20 meal, along with any purchase of cocktails, wine or beer, Wednesday is their $9 sushi night and Monday - Saturday from 5 to 7 is their half price drinks.

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Captain Bill’s Treasure Island
145 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL
Make sure to get in on several of Captain Bill’s happy hour specials every Monday to Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. You’ve got $5 cocktails, $1 off craft beers and wine, $5 select bar bites and, of course, $1 raw Gulf oysters and clams.
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Captain Bill’s Treasure Island

145 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL
Make sure to get in on several of Captain Bill’s happy hour specials every Monday to Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. You’ve got $5 cocktails, $1 off craft beers and wine, $5 select bar bites and, of course, $1 raw Gulf oysters and clams.

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Meat Market Tampa
1606 W. Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
The Meat Market has a solid menu for a happy hour special, which takes place daily from 4-7 p.m. The restaurant offers oysters on the half shell for $2, chilled shrimp for $2.50, ceviche for $9 and much more to choose from. We can’t forget about the $8 signature cocktails and $4 local craft beers.
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Meat Market Tampa

1606 W. Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
The Meat Market has a solid menu for a happy hour special, which takes place daily from 4-7 p.m. The restaurant offers oysters on the half shell for $2, chilled shrimp for $2.50, ceviche for $9 and much more to choose from. We can’t forget about the $8 signature cocktails and $4 local craft beers.

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The Island Grille & Raw Bar
210 Madonna Blvd. Tierra Verde, FL
The Island Grille & Raw Bar offers a Monday - Thursday happy hour special that includes, $13 beer battered fish and chips on Monday, Wednesday is two tuna tacos for $14 and $.75 oysters on Tuesday, in which you get to choose whether you want them steamed, raw or fried. However, the oysters do come with a catch, a customer is limited to a dozen. 
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The Island Grille & Raw Bar

210 Madonna Blvd. Tierra Verde, FL
The Island Grille & Raw Bar offers a Monday - Thursday happy hour special that includes, $13 beer battered fish and chips on Monday, Wednesday is two tuna tacos for $14 and $.75 oysters on Tuesday, in which you get to choose whether you want them steamed, raw or fried. However, the oysters do come with a catch, a customer is limited to a dozen.

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Salt Cracker Fish Camp
25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
Happy hour is much longer than 60 minutes at Salt Cracker Fish Camp, with all day two for $9 drinks, including Bloody Mary’s, Rum Punch, House Margaritas, and much more. Happy hour also includes Dockside Bites, which comes with $5 for five oysters or your choice of other appetizers. 
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Salt Cracker Fish Camp

25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
Happy hour is much longer than 60 minutes at Salt Cracker Fish Camp, with all day two for $9 drinks, including Bloody Mary’s, Rum Punch, House Margaritas, and much more. Happy hour also includes Dockside Bites, which comes with $5 for five oysters or your choice of other appetizers.

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Alto Mar Fish Bar
300 Beach Dr. NE #124, St. Petersburg, FL
$1.50 oysters are offered every day from 4 - 6 p.m. at Alto Mar Fish Bar,  but that’s not all. Come in on Mondays to participate in Alto’s “Mac n’ Cheese Mondays” and don’t forget to take advantage of that wine and beer menu.
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Alto Mar Fish Bar

300 Beach Dr. NE #124, St. Petersburg, FL
$1.50 oysters are offered every day from 4 - 6 p.m. at Alto Mar Fish Bar, but that’s not all. Come in on Mondays to participate in Alto’s “Mac n’ Cheese Mondays” and don’t forget to take advantage of that wine and beer menu.

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IL Ritorno
449 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
Treat yourself and whoever is with you to Il Ritornos happy hour specials every Monday to Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. On Mondays there’s $22 for soup or salad and any pasta dish, Tuesday and Thursday they offer $1 oysters and $5 beers and lastly, on Wednesday it’s $10 off any bottle of wine. 
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IL Ritorno

449 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
Treat yourself and whoever is with you to Il Ritornos happy hour specials every Monday to Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. On Mondays there’s $22 for soup or salad and any pasta dish, Tuesday and Thursday they offer $1 oysters and $5 beers and lastly, on Wednesday it’s $10 off any bottle of wine.

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PJ’s Oyster Bar
7490 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, FL
Open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. PJ’s Oyster Bar may not have a specific happy hour special, but that $13.99 for a dozen oysters sure is a deal worth smiling about. You’re going to need a drink with those oysters, so make sure to check out PJ’s wide variety of brews. 
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PJ’s Oyster Bar

7490 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, FL
Open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. PJ’s Oyster Bar may not have a specific happy hour special, but that $13.99 for a dozen oysters sure is a deal worth smiling about. You’re going to need a drink with those oysters, so make sure to check out PJ’s wide variety of brews.

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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean Blvd Sarasota, FL
Siesta Key Oyster Bar makes sure to keep their specials open all week long. To kick things off, the local staple offers their “Dozen Hard Shell Oysters” for $7. Couple these babies with live music and signature SKOB-tails. 
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar

5238 Ocean Blvd Sarasota, FL
Siesta Key Oyster Bar makes sure to keep their specials open all week long. To kick things off, the local staple offers their “Dozen Hard Shell Oysters” for $7. Couple these babies with live music and signature SKOB-tails.

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Harpoon Harry’s Crab House
225 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL
Going on daily, Harpoon Harry’s Crab House offers Gulf oysters on the half shell, half a dozen for $17 or a dozen for $33. They’ve also got Creole Oysters Rockefeller and Roasted Gulf Oysters for $19.
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Harpoon Harry’s Crab House

225 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL
Going on daily, Harpoon Harry’s Crab House offers Gulf oysters on the half shell, half a dozen for $17 or a dozen for $33. They’ve also got Creole Oysters Rockefeller and Roasted Gulf Oysters for $19.

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Backwaters
1261 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater, FL
Available from 2-6:30 p.m. Backwaters offers their happy hour specials, which includes 6 for $6 oysters, jumbo shrimp, 6 for $5 and a dip trio for $9. They’ve also got glasses of wine for $3.95, select bottle of beer for $2.95 or a pint for $2.50. 
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Backwaters

1261 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater, FL
Available from 2-6:30 p.m. Backwaters offers their happy hour specials, which includes 6 for $6 oysters, jumbo shrimp, 6 for $5 and a dip trio for $9. They’ve also got glasses of wine for $3.95, select bottle of beer for $2.95 or a pint for $2.50.

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McDivot's Wings and Raw Bar
10706 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, FL
McDivot's Wings and Raw Bar has got a happy hour special that compliments Monday night football nicely. From open to close you can catch $.80 oysters and $.50 clams. Spoiler alert, according to Mcdivot’s the oysters go quick, so you better get there early. 
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McDivot's Wings and Raw Bar

10706 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, FL
McDivot's Wings and Raw Bar has got a happy hour special that compliments Monday night football nicely. From open to close you can catch $.80 oysters and $.50 clams. Spoiler alert, according to Mcdivot’s the oysters go quick, so you better get there early.

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Cooters
423 Poinsettia Ave. Clearwater Beach, FL
More than 22 years ago, all you can eat Snow crabs started at Cooters and it’s still popular today. Beginning at 11 a.m. every Monday and Tuesday, scarf down as many crabs as you can by 9:30 p.m. Cooters also offers, all you can eat fish and chips on Wednesdays, super grouper Thursdays and Friday - Sunday get specials on oysters, shrimps and beer.
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Cooters

423 Poinsettia Ave. Clearwater Beach, FL
More than 22 years ago, all you can eat Snow crabs started at Cooters and it’s still popular today. Beginning at 11 a.m. every Monday and Tuesday, scarf down as many crabs as you can by 9:30 p.m. Cooters also offers, all you can eat fish and chips on Wednesdays, super grouper Thursdays and Friday - Sunday get specials on oysters, shrimps and beer.

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