Chef’s Notes
Mason Bostwick · Executive Chef
Eastern oyster
Little Honies — Little Honies — Notable sweetness — sweet. A solid farmed eastern oyster.
Flavor chart
Chef palate read
Shuckability
Shell & line performance
When I buy it
Look for Little Honies Oysters in peak season when conditions are optimal.
How I serve it
On the half shell with minimal garnish — let the oyster speak.
What to watch for
Mild salinity with creamy finish. Reject any with broken shells or milky liquor.
My read
Notable sweetness — sweet. A solid farmed eastern oyster.
Little Honies oysters are currently farmed and sold with great pride by Cypress Point Oyster Company. Critics and enthusiasts alike have praised these oysters for their exceptional sweetness and succulence, making them an irresistible choice for cocktails. The succulent oysters have juicy and tender meat and measure around two inches in size. With a sweet and briny flavor profile, these oysters offer an exquisite taste experience further enhanced by a luscious, fruity finish. A true delicacy of the sea, these oysters will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
“Little Honies” stand out from other Florida oysters due to their specific flavor profile and size. They are known for being super sweet and succulent, which makes them an excellent choice for cocktail oysters. At around two inches, they are smaller and have a plump, flavorful, and briny taste with a nice cup and buttery finish. Additionally, they are described as having a subtle honeydew finish, which sets them apart from other oysters that may have different flavor notes. Raised on a family-owned farm in the diverse ecology of Apalachee Bay, “Little Honies” is a product of the unique environment and careful cultivation practices that contribute to their distinct taste.
What Are Little Honies Oysters?
Little Honies Oysters are farmed Eastern oyster tied to “Little Honies” oysters are cultivated in Apalachee Bay, Florida..
On the half shell the line reads Complex sweet and succulent flavor with a subtle honeydew finish. The meat is delightfully dense with a nice chew. This gives them a unique flavor profile that ranges from seriously salted to subtly sweet. with salinity near 28 ppt.
How Did Little Honies Oysters Get Their Name?
Little Honies Oysters take their trade name from Apalachee Bay, which buyers see on tags and distributor manifests.
About Cypress Point Oyster Company
Jody and Dewey Houck acquired an oyster farm lease in Oyster Bay, Spring Creek in 2019. They started farming to establish the Cypress Point Oyster Company. In May 2021, Cypress Point Oyster Company purchased Spring Creek restaurant and marina.
Cypress Point Oyster Company is an oyster farm near the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in a historically significant region. They are revitalizing the region’s oyster production by growing oysters and jumpstarting the oyster farming industry in the area. The farm sits on the Forgotten Coast, which is a pristine location. The company promotes sustainable oyster farming practices while preserving the region’s natural beauty.
The company leverages technology, such as weight tracking and RFID tagging, to manage its farm efficiently and optimize operations. Jody and Dewey Houck show dedication to ethical and sustainable oyster farming. The company sells its oysters to purveyors throughout the South.
Little Honies Oysters Information
Eastern oyster
Name: Little Honeys
Species: Crassostrea Virginica
Cultivation Method: Farmed
Culture Method: Off-bottom floating cages
Seasonality: Year Round
Size: 2″
Salinity: 28-31 ppt
Appearance: Around two inches in size, making them smaller than many other oyster varieties. They are plump and have a nice cup, which suggests a deep shell holding the oyster meat.
Flavor Profile: Complex sweet and succulent flavor with a subtle honeydew finish. The meat is delightfully dense with a nice chew. This gives them a unique flavor profile that ranges from seriously salted to subtly sweet.
Location
“Little Honies” oysters are cultivated in Apalachee Bay, Florida.
Suggested Beverage Pairings
This vodka-based martini could complement the sweetness of the "Little Honies" with its own unique flavor profile.
This cocktail blends bourbon with fino Sherry, apples, lemon, and honey, which could help mellow out the intense salinity of the oysters.
These classic white wines are often paired with oysters due to their crispness, which can balance the briny flavor of the oysters.
This cocktail, made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur, could provide a refreshing contrast to the sweet and briny flavor of the oysters.
A toasty, malty stout could enhance the briny flavor of the oysters. Consider the Twin Village Farmhouse Oyster Stout from Oxford Brewing Company.
A tart, citrus-based mocktail or sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon could provide a refreshing contrast to the oysters’ sweetness.
Where Can I Buy Little Honies Oysters?
- Cypress Point Oyster Company – You can buy “Little Honies” oysters directly from Cypress Point Oysters through their online store. They offer a 100-count package of “Little Honies” for $140.00
References
- Cypress Point Oyster Company. Web. Accessed 30 May 2026. http://shop.cypresspointoysters.com/shellfish.aspx
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