Every Sunday from 22 November, 12–5 pm, we’ll be serving some of Australia’s best oysters, shucked to order, with great Australian sparkling on Australia Street, Newtown.
$25 per half-dozen · $15 Moorak sparkling
Normally $42-$48 per half-dozen at Mister Grotto
For launch, the growers and winemaker will be here, shucking, pouring and sharing what makes their oysters and sparkling so special.
Book lunch and pre-order, or just wander down for alfresco. Takeaway available too.
Meet the Makers Launch Party
Sunday 22 November, 12–5 pm or until sold out
For our first Sunday, the growers will be shucking and the sparkling maker pouring. Meet the people behind the oysters and bubbles, taste their produce and hear what makes each one special.
Adi Pinkerton | Sandingroove Oysters
Winner of the 2026 Sydney Royal Champion Commercial Sydney Rock Oyster title, Adi grows oysters on the NSW Sapphire Coast and hand-selects our exclusive Mister Grotto Reserve. He’ll be shucking these alongside his four-year Merimbula Bistro oysters.
James Wheeler | Wheeler’s Oyster Farm
James continues the family business his father Hugh established in 1982 on Merimbula Lake. He’ll be shucking his three-year Merimbula Rocks and sharing the care that goes into growing them.
Jordan Hein | Moorak Wines
Jordan makes traditional method sparkling wines of pedigree and place. He’ll be popping and pouring his savoury Sparkling Chenin Blanc from McLaren Vale and citrus-driven Cuvée NV from the Adelaide Hills. Have a glass and let the maker talk you through both.
Dine-in or Takeaway
Enjoy oysters and sparkling at Osteria Mucca, Joe’s Tavern, Continental Deli or Mister Grotto.
We recommend pre-ordering with your online lunch booking so you don’t miss out. Or just wander down for oysters and bubbles alfresco or to take away.
On the Menu
PREMIUM OYSTERS
Mister Grotto Reserve
Adi Pinkerton, Sandingroove Oyster
Merimbula Bistro, 4-year
Adi Pinkerton, Sandingroove Oysters
Merimbula Rocks, 3-year
James Wheeler, Wheeler’s Oyster Farm
Half-dozen $25
PREMIUM SPARKLING
Moorak Wines
Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2026
Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale
From the organically farmed Lulu vineyard. Complex and savoury, made in a brut nature style.
Cuvée NV
Adelaide Hills
A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with citrus, lemon rind and a subtle savoury character.
$15 a glass
More seafood snacks available on the day.
