Ways & Means Oyster House - Permanently Closed

Not Oysters

We offer small plate selections so that you can create your own tasting menu. Feel free to select as much or as little as you like - and call for more any time it strikes your fancy. Our food comes out as soon as each item is made to order - we don't use heat lamps or microwaves. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy! Add protein to your salad - seared salmon +$10, seared shrimp +$10 grilled steak +$10, blackened ahi +$6, fried oysters +$9, 1/2 avocado +$3, sliced boiled organic egg +$2

• Clam ChowderUSD 7.00

  bacon candy crumbles, basil seasoned oyster crackers

• Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese DippersUSD 10.00

  basil, crema

• Caesar SaladUSD 8.00

  hearts of romaine, shaved parmesan garlic crouton

• Mixed Green SaladUSD 8.00

  seasonal mixed greens teardrop tomato, red onion champagne vinaigrette

• Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00

  half dozen jumbo shrimp cocktail sauce, grilled lemon

• Blackened Ahi TatakiUSD 12.00

  avocado, sesame, ponzu pickled onion and chili pepper

• Spicy Citrus Shrimp CevicheUSD 8.00

  avocado, tostaditas shell

• Lobster Tomato BurrataUSD 22.00

  maine lobster, burrata, arugula heirloom and teardrop tomatoes red onion, parsley oil champagne vinaigrette

• Ahi PokeUSD 12.00

  fresh tuna, avocado, sesame wakame salad, micro wasabi wonton chips

• Chowder FriesUSD 8.00

  herbed crispy fries, clam chowder bacon candy crumbles

• Maryland-Style Crab CakesUSD 14.00

  life-altering aioli, lemon

• Sizzling Spiced Garlic ShrimpUSD 13.00

  crushed red pepper, paprika, lemon white wine, butter, garlic

• Crispy Fish TacosUSD 8.00

  corn tortillas, cabbage, mango salsa tartar sauce

• Street Taco TrioUSD 12.00

  steak, fish and mushroom tacos pickled chili peppers and red onions

• Blistered Shishito PeppersUSD 8.00

  Ausome aioli, lemon

• Crispy Polenta SticksUSD 6.00

  poblano pepper, cheese sauce

• Eggplant FriesUSD 6.00

  chile aioli, powdered sugar

• Fish and ChipsUSD 14.00

  herbed crispy fries, tartar sauce

• Cajun Fish SlidersUSD 10.00

  pickled red onion, orange, slaw, aioli tartar sauce, brioche buns

• W & M Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 22.00

  maine lobster, toasted panko

• Maine Lobster SlidersUSD 18.00

  life-altering aioli, mango slaw brioche buns

• Blackened Summer SalmonUSD 16.00

  grilled salmon, arugula grapefruit and avocado salsa jerk glaze

• Steak & PotatoesUSD 16.00

  seared steak, roasted baby potatoes garlic chips, bone marrow butter

• Shrimp Po' Boy SlidersUSD 12.00

  battered jumbo shrimp, tomato, slaw chili aioli, tartar sauce, brioche buns

• Garlic Herb MusselsUSD 16.00

  P.E.I. mussels, bacon candy, garlic white wine, mixed herbs, clam juice lemon, butter

• French Dip SlidersUSD 16.00

  grilled shaved steak, monterey jack toasted brioche buns, beef jus

• Mac & Cheese GratinUSD 8.00

  bacon candy crumbles herbed breadcrumbs

• Pan Roasted Brussels SproutsUSD 8.00

  lemon, honey

• Oven Roasted MushroomsUSD 10.00

  garlic, shallot, white wine, mixed herbs

• Honey Mango ColeslawUSD 4.00

• Creamy PolentaUSD 4.00

  jack cheese, poblano pepper

• Herbed Crispy FriesUSD 4.00

Fresh Shucked Oysters

served simply with our champagne mignonette and lemon which are chosen to enhance the ocean-fresh flavor of our oysters

• Ways & Means (CA)

  • EachUSD 2.50
  • Half DozenUSD 13.75
  • DozenUSD 27.50

• Nautilus (Baja)

  • EachUSD 2.50
  • Half DozenUSD 13.75
  • DozenUSD 27.50

• Chesapeake (VA, MD)

  • EachUSD 2.50
  • Half DozenUSD 13.75
  • DozenUSD 27.50

• Rocky Point (Baja)

  • EachUSD 2.50
  • Half DozenUSD 13.75
  • DozenUSD 27.50

• Jade (WA)

  • EachUSD 3.50
  • Half DozenUSD 19.25
  • DozenUSD 38.50

• Fanny Bay (Bc)

  • EachUSD 3.50
  • Half DozenUSD 19.25
  • DozenUSD 38.50

• Ichiban (WA)

  • EachUSD 3.50
  • Half DozenUSD 19.25
  • DozenUSD 38.50

• Lucky Limes (Canada)

  • EachUSD 3.50
  • Half DozenUSD 19.25
  • DozenUSD 38.50

Dressed Oysters

with accoutrements to complement the natural flavors of each oyster

• Ao DaiUSD 10.00

  Ways & Means oyster trio grilled with herbs and bone marrow compound butter

• MadrasUSD 10.00

  Ways & Means oyster trio grilled with garlic, butter, parmesan, parsley, and panko crumbs

• RubakhaUSD 10.00

  battered oyster trio with bacon apple jam and horseradish cream

• ChiapasUSD 11.00

  Ways & Means oyster trio served chilled with shrimp, tomato, onion, avocado and lime

• MuumuuUSD 10.00

  Ways & Means oyster trio grilled with chorizo, hot sauce, and aioli

• Sunset ShooterUSD 6.00

  Ways & Means oyster, tequila, mango lime, tabasco, cocktail sauce (21 and older please)

Sweets

• Warm Butter CakeUSD 10.00

  rum pineapple

• Organic Lemon TartUSD 12.00

  whipped cream

• Donut HolesUSD 6.00

  sugar, cinnamon, cayenne

• Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 10.00

  whipped cream

Custom Cocktails

• W & M Old FashionedUSD 11.00

  W & M Papa's Pilar 24 year 90 day re-barreled dark rum vermouth, honey, orange, bitters

• ClydeUSD 10.00

  vodka, pineapple, pineapple syrup, lime, bitters, ginger beer

• Mother ShuckerUSD 11.00

  Rittenhouse rye whiskey, amaro Domaine Canton ginger liqueur, rhubarb bitters

• Pineapple of My EyeUSD 10.00

  tW & M Papa's Pilar 24 year 90 day re-barreled dark rum apricot brandy, housemade pineapple syrup, lime, bitters

• Coral ReefUSD 10.00

  pisco, strawberry, lime, lemon, egg white, bitters

• Leo and KateUSD 10.00

  Laird's Applejack, housemade grenadine, lemon

• Shellfish BastardUSD 11.00

  white rum, falernum bitters, housemade grenadine, absinthe pineapple syrup, lime, orange, cinnamon

• Beach, PleaseUSD 10.00

  cognac, W & M Papa's Pilar 24 year 90 day re-barreled dark rum peach liqueur, lemon

• Sand in Your ShortsUSD 10.00

  gin, triple sec, pineapple syrup, lime, orange bitters

• NovelaUSD 10.00

  tequila, jalapeno, mango, lime, sparkling wine

Beer

• Ways & Means "California Blonde" / Ale

  • DraftUSD 6.00

• Ways & Means "Hoppy As a Clam" / IPA

  • DraftUSD 6.00

• Four Sons Brewing "Coco Nutorious" / Coconut Amber

  • DraftUSD 6.00

• Gunwhale Ales "Bang Straw" / Table Beer

  • DraftUSD 6.00

• Bootleggers Brewery "El Chango" / Mexican Lager

  • BottleUSD 6.00

• Hop Valley Brewing Company "Citrus Mistress" / IPA

  • CanUSD 6.00

• Sierra Nevada Brewing CO. "Hazy Little Thing" / Hazy IPA

  • CanUSD 6.00

• Hop Valley Brewing Company "Divine Shine" / Pale Ale

  • CanUSD 6.00

• Firestone Walker Brewing Company "805" / Blonde Ale

  • CanUSD 6.00

• Golden Road Brewing "Mango Cart" / Wheat Ale

  • BottleUSD 6.00

• Reverend Nat's "Revival Hard Apple" / Cider

  • CanUSD 6.00

• Kaliber N/A / Non-Alcoholic

  • BottleUSD 6.00

Beverage

• Sole Water 1l BottleUSD 6.00

  still or sparkling

• Italian Cream SodaUSD 5.00

  ask server for current flavors

• Flavored LemonadeUSD 4.00

  ask server for current flavors

• Juice or MilkUSD 4.00

• Iced Tea, Soda, LemonadeUSD 3.00

  complimentary refills

• CoffeeUSD 4.00

  complimentary refills

• Hot TeaUSD 4.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

• Champagne Collet Brut / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier / France (Champagne) / NV

  • GlUSD 20.00
  • BtlUSD 95.00

• Bouvet Brut / Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay / France (Loire) / NV

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 45.00

White

• Ways & Means / Chardonnay / California (Livermore Valley) / 2015

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtlUSD 40.00

• Ponzi / Pinot Gris / Oregon (Willamette Valley) / 2017

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtlUSD 40.00

• Laurenz V "Singing Gruner" / Gruner Veltliner / Austria / 2017

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

• Willamette Valley Vineyards / Riesling / Oregon (Willamette Valley) / 2017

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

• Martin Ray / Sauvignon Blanc / California (Russian River) / 2017

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

Rose

• Seven Hills "Dry Rose" / Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec / Washington (Columbia Valley) / 2017 / 18

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

Red

• Ways & Means / Cabernet Sauvignon / California (Livermore Valley) / 2015

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtlUSD 44.00

• Gundlach Bundschu "Mountain Cuvee" / Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon / California (Sonoma) / 2016

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

• Masciarelli / Montepulciano / Italy (Montepulciano d' Abruzzo DOC) / 2016

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

• Complicated / Pinot Noir / California (Sonoma Coast) / 2016

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtlUSD 44.00

• "Troublemaker" Red Blend by Austin Hope / Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre California (Central Coast) / nv

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtlUSD 36.00

Sweet

• Croft Reserve Tawny Port / Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz Tinto CÃO, Tinta Amarela / Portugal (Douro) / NV

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtlUSD 64.00