Lily’s Hosts 5th Annual Oyster Fest

Calling all Oyster Fans! Lily’s Dayton in the Oregon District announces the return of Oyster Fest!  Raw, on the half shell, east coast, west coast, oyster shooters, cocktail sauce, mignonette, fried, po boys, jambalaya–Oyster Fest begins Wednesday, January 26 and runs  through Sunday, February 6th.  Enjoy Oyster fest starting at 4:30pm Wednesday through Saturday and remember Lily’s is closed Monday and Tuesday.  The entire menu is also available for carry out or delivery by door dash.

RAW:
-Oysters on the half shell

Bloody Mary Shooter. Photo by Donald Lawson

choose either Assorted East Coast (typically meatier; but individual sizes vary) or West Coast (typically deep-cupped and more petite) $2.50 each choose up to 1 sauce per 2 oysters: horseradish, cocktail sauce, or lemongrass mignonette. Saltines and hot sauce available at no cost upon request

-Oyster shooters
-Bloody Mary: Belle of Dayton Vodka, Lily’s signature Bloody Mary Mix, celery, and raw oyster $7
-Sake: Chilled sake, ponzu citrus soy vinaigrette, sesame seed, raw oyster $7

SOUP AND APPETIZERS:

Oysters “Cochon-feller” Photo by Donald Lawson

-Oyster and bay scallop stew $7
‘Put it in a bread bowl +4’
-Oysters “Cochon-feller:” oysters baked on the halfshell with butter, garlic, and sambal, inspired by Emily’s favorite oyster preparation from her former employer, Cochon, in New Orleans   $12
-add freshly baked rosemary-garlic focaccia bread for dipping +4

–Fried Oyster Oreganata ‘tossed in lemon oregano butter’ with Lily’s spicy remoulade   $11

ENTREES:
–Oyster and Crawfish Jambalaya: Oysters, crawfish, andouille sausage, and vegetables cooked in a Creole tomato sauce $22

–Fried Oyster Po-Boy: Fried oysters on French bread “dressed” with lettuce, tomato, and lily’s remoulade, served with house potato and yucca fries   $17

Oyster Po Boy. Photo by Donald Lawson