Lowcountry Oyster Co.

Lowcountry Oyster Co. is an oyster supplier in Charleston, SC, located at 1070 Jenkins Road Suite 103. The business provides 100% traceable oysters and mussels that are caught to order and delivered directly to customers' doors. Founder and owner Trey "Cricket" McMillan, a former professional fisherman and Vice President of the SC Shellfish Growers Association, established the company in 2017 after a 2015 trip to an oyster farm in the Chesapeake Bay inspired the venture. McMillan, who grew up fishing and crabbing in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, operates the farm in the ACE Basin with assistance from Senior Pawject Manager Dredge. The company uses sustainable cage farming techniques to hand-raise select oysters, which effectively filter the waters, allowing for year-round harvests that dispel the traditional rule of only eating oysters during months containing the letter 'R'.

Lowcountry Oyster Co. serves oyster lovers nationwide through online orders and offers farm tours, corporate gifting options including gift cards, and a variety of branded apparel. The product line features "Lowcountry Cups," which are cocktail-sized oysters high in salinity with a chicken stock finish, ideal for enjoying raw on the half shell. Holiday oyster packs include a variety of options, a shucking knife, and a choice of mignonette. Additional merchandise includes t-shirts inspired by the Lowcountry Cups and the Jolly Shucker mascot, featuring designs such as a skull and crossbones. Customers can subscribe to the Lowco newsletter for exclusive discounts and farm updates.

Shellfish are shipped via UPS Next Day in insulated boxes with gel packs to ensure freshness. Upon arrival, customers are advised to rinse the oysters in a colander or mesh bag and store them in the refrigerator, where they can remain fresh for up to three weeks, though restaurants typically serve them within ten days of harvest. The company recommends shucking from the hinge and provides guidance on using the Lowco Oyster Knife, which features the Jolly Shucker mascot and a smooth recycled plastic handle.

With a rating of 4.80 based on 39 reviews, the business has built a strong local reputation and maintains a steady record of repeat and referred customers. These ratings reflect the consistently high customer satisfaction with the fresh, traceable shellfish delivered from the ACE Basin.

Lowcountry Oyster Co. delivers fresh, sustainably farmed oysters from Charleston to customers across the country, combining direct-to-door shipping with hands-on farming expertise.

The business is situated on Jenkins Road near the Quickshot Shooting Range and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, both about a tenth of a mile away.

BizScoreAI gives the website a Performance score of 78 out of 100, which measures how quickly the site loads to keep visitors engaged. It also awards a Content Quality score of 75 out of 100 for clearly describing pages and answering customer questions in a way AI assistants can quote.

Services:

• Corporate Gifting
• Oyster Farm Tours
• Shellfish Ordering