Yelp's seeking out sumptuous oysters, so we've pried open some top spots that boast a mighty mollusc.
Enjoy these pearls of wisdom and enjoy delicious oysters across Glasgow and Edinburgh!
Rogano
11 Royal Exchange Place, Glasgow
Head to the oyster bar for a huge selection - served chilled with caviar or ginger and lime. Try something really different and opt for Rockefeller (spinach and parmesan), mornay or deep fried in polenta.
Ondine
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
There's a large range of choice for the oysters, Bryan H recommends "the Carlingford - they were so good that we ordered more."
Rock Lobster
Virginia Court, Merchant City, Glasgow
"Good food at affordable prices in an interesting site in Virginia Court" says Alison M. You can feast on oysters to your heart's content; they're priced at £2 each.
The Café Royal
19 West Register Street, Edinburgh
Blythe R says, "I'd heartily recommend that you pay the place a visit, glug down an oyster or two, and savour the buzzing environment of another noble Edinburgh institution."
The Fish People Café
350a Scotland Street, Glasgow
Jason B enjoyed the "modern, clean design. It's centred around a classic marble sided oyster bar with lots of dark wood, perfect if you just want to sit up and get some oysters and a Bloody Mary."
Mussel Inn Restaurant
61 Rose Street, Edinburgh
"Oysters here are one of the best values I've seen in the UK … especially considering these were perfectly shucked, no popped bellies, no shell shrapnel and plenty of delicious liquor in the shells," raves Christina G.
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle Street, Glasgow
"Oysters served with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of Tabasco, fresh with that unique taste of the sea, for a moment I found myself back beside the Pacific," raves Keith G.
Fishers in the City
58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh
"I started off with a beautiful plate of oysters - just stunning, fresh as can be and taste like the sea," says Jurgen D.
Gandolfi Fish
84 Albion Street, Merchant City, Glasgow
Serving up Cumbrae oysters with shallot vinegar or Bowmore 12-year-old whisky, you can either order individually or by the dozen if you really want to indulge.
The Ship on the Shore
24 The Shore, Leith
Rick S says "the oysters go great with a Guinness or a glass of bubbly. The Bloody Mary Oyster shots are great too!"
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