South Carolina oysters are a staple to the coast, but fresh, local oysters are only available during the fall into early spring each year.
Raw oysters at a restaurant or seafood market can cost anywhere from $1.25 to $4.50 each, depending on oyster variety and market price. That means a person could spend from $9 to $35 per person to enjoy the Lowcountry delicacy.
But you can save money if you’re willing to do the harvesting yourself…