Rappahannock Oyster Co.

Rappahannock Oyster Co. is a seafood aquaculture company headquartered in Topping, Virginia.

[1][5][6] The company is currently operated by cousins Ryan and Travis Croxton, the great-grandsons of the founder.

[7][8][9] The company harvests four oyster varieties, Rappahannocks, Stingrays, Snow Hills, Barcats, and Olde Salts, in addition to Olde Salt Clams.

[12] In addition to the farming and wholesale business, the company has also operates six restaurants.

[1][13][14][15] The Rappahannock Oyster Bar was cited in the Wall Street Journal as one of the Five Outstanding Oyster Bars in the United States, and was named one of the Best New Restaurants by Esquire.