Down here, there's an old rule of thumb that the best time for raw oysters is any month with an "R" in it. Well, it's October, the air finally has a little cool in it, and oyster season is in full swing. If you're in River Ridge, Harahan or anywhere in Jefferson Parish and you've been craving a cold dozen on the half shell, Kelley's Village Inn has you covered twice a week.
$9 a Dozen, Two Nights a Week
At Kelley's, a dozen raw oysters is just $9 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. That's a price that makes it easy to order one dozen for the table and another dozen for yourself. Our raw oyster specials are dine-in only, so pull up a chair and enjoy them the way oysters are meant to be eaten: cold, fresh and right in front of you.
How We Like Our Oysters
Everybody in New Orleans has an opinion on how to dress an oyster, and nobody's wrong. Some folks want nothing but a squeeze of lemon. Others build a little cocktail sauce with horseradish on a cracker. Some go straight for the hot sauce. However you eat them, a fresh dozen on a cool fall evening is one of the best things about living in South Louisiana.
New to raw oysters? Fall is a great time to try your first one. Start with a little lemon, let it slide, and see what all the fuss is about. We bet you'll be back for a dozen of your own.
Make a Night of It
Oysters are a great start, but they pair well with whatever else the night brings.
On Wednesday, it's Pork Chop Night: a chargrilled pork chop with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. A dozen oysters to start and a pork chop supper to finish is about as good as a Wednesday gets.
On Saturday, it's snow crabs at market price, plus $2 long necks and $5 frozen margaritas all day. Oysters, snow crabs and a cold drink make for a Saturday worth looking forward to.
And if someone at your table isn't an oyster person, that's fine too. Our po-boys come fully dressed, our muffulettas are made for sharing, and there are Italian plates on the menu as well. We're a family-friendly seafood restaurant, so bring the kids, the grandparents and the whole crew.
Fresh Seafood Close to Home
You don't need to drive into the city or across the parish for fresh seafood. Kelley's sits at 9201 Jefferson Hwy in River Ridge, just down the road from Harahan. It's an easy stop for neighbors heading home from work or meeting up with friends on the weekend.
Planning something bigger? Give us a call about larger orders and we'll be glad to talk it through.
Good to Know Before You Come
Raw oyster special: $9 a dozen on Wednesdays and Saturdays, dine-in only.
Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 9pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Where we are: 9201 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123.
Call us: 504-737-4610.
Come Get Your Dozen
Oyster season only comes around once a year, so don't let it slip by. Swing by Kelley's Village Inn for dine-in Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 9pm, and we'll have a cold dozen waiting for you.