Bethany Beach Delaware Restaurants and Banquets -- Magnolia's Restaurant

Magnolias Raw Bar Featuring:
Clams on the half shell,
Steamers,
Peel 'n eat shrimp,
Shrimp Cocktail,
Alaskan King Crab Legs,
Johnny Blue Mussels,
Oysters, Oysters, Oysters...
At any time we offer at least two species of oysters, whatever is the freshest and the best on the market.
Here is example of just a few: Chesapeake Bay Oysters, Blue Points, Malpeque, Sunberry Point, and Tatamagouche

Oyster Facts
Tarla Fallgatter in her article "Clams and Mussels and Oysters, Oh My!" claims "that oysters are extremely nutritious....[they are] made up of about 9% protein." The Gulf Oyster Project which seeks to promote safer post-harvest processed oyster products and processes, states on its website that oysters are one of the most nutritious foods with a fat content of less than 2%, a low cholesterol content of about 50 mg/100 grams and a low sodium content of between 73 and 109 mg/100 grams depending on the type of oyster. According to Kelloggs, low sodium content is considered to be anything less than 120mg per 100 grams. Oysters score impressively high on the vitamin and mineral chart and are also full of protein and glycogens yet one half pound of raw oysters only contains about 150 calories (6 medium Atlantic oysters have only 60 calories).

So if you're watching your weight yet don't want to skimp on those important elements like vitamins A, B1(thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C (ascorbic acid) and D (calciferol), oysters are an excellent choice for you. As well as supplying the recommended daily allowance for iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus, four or five medium oysters may have the added benefit of adding some extra verve to your love life.

If calorie and nutrient counting isn't your game, you may find, like the poetic Romans of old that this 'ornament of the ocean' possesses a beauty and aphrodisiacal quality that rivals most any other food. "Some believe this is due to the high iron content though I prefer to think that it is due to the entire sensory experience," explains Mr. Wingert, the owner of Magnolias with a twinkle in his eye. To be sure there's nothing so decadent as imbibing a half dozen creamy, fresh oysters on their dewy half shells. And how often does one come across a food which is rich in texture, a balm to the taste buds, and yet guilt-free? Those suffering from chronic liver disease, impaired immune systems or cancer should avoid eating raw oysters altogether due to the naturally occurring bacteria in all raw foods.

As more and more of us are choosing foods based on how well they score on the vitamin and mineral chart, adding the oyster to your diet can help to ensure that you satisfy the daily requirements as well as satisfying the need to indulge the senses. To enjoy fresh off the boat Atlantic Oysters you can visit Magnolia's Seafood Bar & Grill for some delectable oyster choices.