THE FARM STORE

Nestled along the bayou in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, French Hermit Oyster Company offers a true Gulf-to-table experience rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and coastal tradition. Our premium off-bottom oysters are carefully cultivated in the nutrient-rich waters surrounding Deer Island, where constant tides and ideal growing conditions create a uniquely clean, flavorful oyster with a distinctive Mississippi Gulf Coast merroir.

More than an oyster farm, French Hermit is a place to connect with the water, the community, and the story behind every shell. Guests can enjoy fresh oysters harvested straight from our farm, learn the art of shucking, relax on our bayou patio, and experience firsthand the dedication that goes into responsible oyster aquaculture. Come out and support local farmers, local seafood, as well as local artists, brewers, craftsmen, and more!

As passionate stewards of the Mississippi Sound, we are committed to sustainable farming practices, shell recycling, and coastal restoration efforts that help protect and strengthen our local ecosystems for future generations. Whether you're a longtime oyster enthusiast or trying your first Gulf oyster, French Hermit invites you to discover the flavor, heritage, and beauty of the Mississippi Coast.. one oyster at a time.

 

OYSTERS FOR SALE

The oysters we sell at the French Hermit Farm Store are fresh from the Gulf, locally grown, Mississippi oysters! They are raised by our team at the French Hermit off-bottom oyster farm, south of Deer Island. We harvest our oysters fresh every week. Which days we harvest and how often we make trips out to the farm depend entirely on the weather & each week's demand for oysters.

If you'd like to reserve a sack of oysters, or have any questions about this week's harvest, feel free to call or text us at the shop.

Our number is (228) 369-7118. 


Ordering ahead of time is NOT necessary (but if you'd like to place a large order, calling ahead will help to ensure we have them sacked and ready when you arrive). 

Walk-ins are always welcome.

 

We offer a few ways to enjoy oysters..


  • GRAB A SACK TO-GO

    • Just bring a cooler (foam coolers are available for purchase) and the ice is free when you buy a sack of French Hermit oysters!
    • Oysters are $1.20 /per, plus tax & are sold by the count.
    • Sacks are available in 12-ct, 25-ct, 50-ct, and 100-ct quantities.

  • SHUCK (OR GRILL) THEM ON THE BACK PATIO

    • Leave the mess with us! We will show you how to shuck on the back patio (using lever shucking tools to make it easy and safe).
    • We’ll also show you how to grill your oysters if prefer chargrilled over raw.
    • No experience necessary, beginners always welcome!

  • GRAB A DOZEN OYSTERS FROZEN, ON-THE-HALFSHELL

    • If you don’t feel like shucking at all, there is another option! Oysters already on-the-half shell are available in our freezers.
    • They’re quick to defrost and easy to prepare, no shucking fuss.