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Unique Coastal Waters
The nutrient-rich Pamlico Sound gives our oysters their clean, distinctive brine.
Father. Son. Watermen.
Our Roots Run with the Tide.
A family-owned oyster farm. A lifetime on the water. Get to know the people and place behind Cape Hatteras Oyster Co.
Rooted in the Water
The Coast Is
in Every Shell.
Cape Hatteras Oyster Co. was born from a love for the waters we call home. Founded by father-and-son watermen Bill and Ryan Belter, our farm grows exceptional Atlantic oysters in North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound.
From fresh half-shell oysters to plump varieties made for steaming and roasting, every harvest reflects our commitment to quality, tradition, and the coast.
OUR OFFICE HAS A PRETTY GOOD VIEW.BUXTON, NC ↗
Father. Son. Watermen.
Raised by the Coast.
Rooted in Tradition.
Before growing oysters, Bill and Ryan Belter spent years fishing and crabbing these same waters. Today, that knowledge, grit, and love for the coast go into every oyster we grow.
We’re not a faceless seafood company. We’re your local watermen.
Meet Our Family A FAMILY FARM. A LIFETIME ON THE WATER.
What Makes Us Special
A Little Different. A Lot Fresher.
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Farm-Direct Freshness
Straight from our operation to you, with less handling along the way.
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Watermen Experience
Generations of hands-on knowledge of North Carolina’s coastal waters.
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Every Occasion
Petite half-shell oysters or hearty cooking oysters. Find your perfect shell.
Come See Where It All Begins
An Experience Worth
Getting Your Feet Wet For.
Join us on the Pamlico Sound for a behind-the-scenes look at how we cultivate, grow, and harvest our oysters. Meet the people behind the farm and experience the coast right where it all begins.
Ask About Farm ToursYour Next Great Oyster Experience Starts Here
Fresh From Our Waters. Ready for Yours.
From a dozen fresh oysters for dinner to a full oyster roast, we’re here to help you bring the taste of Cape Hatteras home.