Virginia Oyster Trail

06/05/2026

On this World Environment Day (today!), we are excited to see this news about a new oyster reef restoration project in the Commonwealth.

State and federal officials are proposing an oyster reef restoration project in Virginia that would by itself more than double the amount of rehabilitated reefs around the Chesapeake Bay.

06/03/2026

Reminder - All Virginia food vendors must stop using expanded polystyrene food containers, a material similar to Styrofoam, by July 1, which is four weeks from today.

All Virginia food vendors must stop using expanded polystyrene food containers, a material similar to Styrofoam, by July 1 as part of a 2021 law.

06/02/2026

From the article, "Heading into summer, experts say Virginia oysters remain widely available, with no major supply disruptions expected." We encourage everyone to enjoy oysters this summer. 😀

Virginia oysters remain stable heading into summer, but experts say rising costs, shifting demand, and national competition are shaping the seafood market.

05/29/2026

Do you have a favorite restaurant on this list of restaurants to get fried oysters? Several VOT members are on the list! 🦪

Chase Virginia’s coastal flavor with crispy fried oysters, no-frills seafood stops, and plates that make every waterside detour worth it.

05/13/2026

This is a great list of oyster restaurants across the Commonwealth of Virginia. How many of these seven restaurants have you tried? 🦪
Link: https://www.phillybite.com/index.php/foodie/33-food-drink/12632-7-best-oyster-shacks-in-virginia-a-journey-through-8-regions

05/07/2026

Do you have a favorite from the 13 Virginia restaurants on this list? 🦪

Virginia has some of the best oysters in the entire country, and the restaurants serving them know exactly how to let that freshness shine. From the

05/05/2026

Do you have a favorite oyster taco? We'd love to hear your recommendations!

05/04/2026

It's Member Monday! Have you ever visited the Urbanna Pearl Oyster Tavern? Their menu has raw and prepared oysters. Thank you for being a VOT member!

05/01/2026

We love that Hampton City Schools students raise oyster spat to add to the Hampton River oyster reef! We are thankful that students are learning the benefits of oysters in our waterways through this unique project offered by the school district.

Oysters raised by Hampton City Schools students added to Hampton River oyster reef as part of ongoing school district project

04/29/2026

Urbanna is known for oysters! This is a great article and it's a good reminder to plan to attend the Urbanna Oyster Festival, which will be held Nov. 6-7, 2026.

Tucked along the banks of the Rappahannock River in Middlesex County, Virginia, Urbanna is a small town with a big personality. With a population of just