There is a timeless feel at Casamento’s Restaurant, the tile-clad oyster mecca on Magazine Street that dates to 1919. But time is catching up, and it seems change is ahead.
Among Casamento’s many quirks is an annual summertime closure, which is underway now. Regulars know to check if that summer hiatus has begun before embarking on an oyster outing. But visitors to its website are also seeing some alarming news posted as well.
“We are closed for the summer and will reopen in late September which is looking like our final season,” the message reads. “Hope to see you then!”
Third-generation owner C.J. Gerdes confirmed he is indeed considering closing the restaurant permanently at the end of Casamento’s normal season at this time next year. But he also said his plans for the future are not yet definite…