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Oyster Fest Returns to Lily’s

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Oyster Fest 2025 is back this month at Lily’s!  Now in its ninth year you can enjoy oyster specials from Wednesday, January 15th, through Sunday the 31st, during dinner service only.
“I had my first oyster ever when I worked at a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Chicago starting in 2005. I have to admit, it was not love at first slurp. It took me until I moved to Louisiana where oysters are a way of life for me to become a convert and now I love them any and all ways, though the Oyster Shooters we do with choice of bloody mary mix and vodka or sake and ponzu sauce are a tribute to that first way I ever had an oyster are a favorite for sure,” said owner Emily Mendenhall.

Mendenhall says the Lily’s kitchen team works to create and serve a variety of oysters, some raw, some fried, an oyster po-boy and of course oyster shooters. Here’s what you’ll find on the menu:

Lily’s Dayton
329 E. 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

937-723-7637

Lunch
Wed- Fri 11am – 2pm

Dinner
Wed, Thurs & Sun 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Fri and Sat 4:30pm – 10:00pm

Brunch
Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm

Reservations are highly suggested! Walk-in parties are still welcome.
Please give us a call or book your reservation through Tock or on our website.
937-723-7637

4th Annual Oyster Fest at Lily’s!

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From Tuesday, January 26-Sunday, February 7 (excluding Mondays when they are closed) from 5-9pm Lily’s  will be celebrating these delightful bites of pure ocean flavor! Guests can enjoy a massive selection of the oysters prepared in a myriad of ways at this Oregon District eatery.  What you’ll find on the Oyster Fest Menu:

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Oysters on the half shell choose either Assorted East Coast (Washburn, Bluepoint; typically ‘meatier’ but individual sizes vary) or West Coast (Barron Point-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 shooter – ‘Bloody Mary:’ Belle of Dayton Vodka, Lily’s signature Bloody Mary Mix, celery& raw oyster 7

Bloody Mary Shooter. Photo by Donald Lawson

Sake: Chilled sake, ponzu citrus soy vinaigrette, sesame seed, raw oyster 7
SOUP AND APPETIZERS:

Oyster and potato leek New-England style chowder 6

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 +5

Photo by Donald Lawson


add freshly baked rosemary-garlic focaccia bread for dipping +5


Fried Oysters with Lily’s spicy remoulade 10

Fried oysters. Photo by Donald Lawson

ENTREES:

Oyster Scampi: shucked oysters and angel hair pasta in a white wine, garlic, and butter sauce with fresh herbs and oven-roasted cherry tomatoes 20

Fried Oyster Po-Boy: Fried oysters on french bread, ‘dressed’ with lettuce, tomato, and lily’s remoulade, served with house garlic fries 17

Oyster Po Boy. Photo by Donald Lawson

Lily’s is also offering specials on champagnes and sparkling wines, which serve as the perfect beverage to pair with oyster.
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE SPECIALS:

LAURENT-PERRIER Brut Champagne (187mL-enough for two to toast)
Crisp, fresh and elegant, Brut LP is a pale golden hue, with fine and persistent bubbles. $16
CANARD DUCHENE Authentic Brut Champagne
Freshness and intensity bring together nobility and nature. A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the wine is characterized by fresh fruit aromas jostling with brioche notes. The fruit aromas carry through to the palate and intermingle with pastry notes. $60
JCB NO. 21 FRENCH CREMANT
This is a top-of-the-range crémant that is crisp and textured while also fruity. It has richness, laced with acidity and citrus. Fresh and full of apple flavor, it’s an impressive wine that offers Champagne taste at a kinder price point. $38
POEMA CAVA BRUT ROSE
Fresh and elegant notes of strawberry, raspberry and rose petals. Balanced acidity keeps the wine light and fresh. $30
GIANCARLO PROSECCO
Easy drinking bubbles from Italy $28

Lily’s Dayton

Oregon District
329 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 723-7637
Tuesday- Thursday:  5-9pm
Friday: 5-10pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm (Brunch) 5-10pm

Sunday: 10am-2pm (Brunch) 5-9:30pm