Shuck Shack

The Shuck Shack is just that, a place where you can shuck, or have shucked, your oysters, but it's not a shack at all. It's a sunny, airy and modern space in the heart of Avila Beach where we enjoyed a sublime and leisurely lunch.

Come for the wine, stay for the menu. We were on an oyster hunt and arrived just as it opened, and Evan welcomed us in. The Shuck Shack is a dining outgrowth of the Sinor-LaVallee Winery.

What followed was an amazing dining experience. We ordered a dozen oysters of course, and to save a bit of $, but more to learn how, I shucked our dozen successfully (well except for a few stubborn ones I let Evan wrangle) and we enjoyed them with a savory house-made mignonette.

With that we got the charcuterie board, which along with a splurge of caviar, was heavenly. I enjoyed a sparkling pinot noir and we grazed away on amazing cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts all fresh and leaving us happy and full. Evan explained every dish, and was delightful company as we dined.

So the Shack has a "limited" menu: oysters, a charcuterie board, and a special bread. And the caviar, served with blini, crackers, creme fraiche, potato chips (which is A Thing with caviar, apparently) and minced chives.

We had everything but the bread and if that's a good as the rest of their offerings, well, we'll be back to find out I hope.

(As for parking, there's a pay public lot just a block or so away with plenty of spaces.)

Great oysters, charcuterie boards are the very best, great instruction on shucking oysters ,great wine flights, and even better service. Super friendly and helpful with local amenities. A must stop 📍📢 . They ship wine and other products nationwide.

This is an intimate location with excellent pinot noir wines, amazingly fresh oysters and a killer chicaricute plate. Highly recommend it 👌

Always an enjoyable time at Sinor-LaValle Shuck Shack!

Pricey but very nice. Good quality food