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Philadelphia's Oyster House Wins James Beard Classic Award

2/26/2026

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Philadelphia's Oyster House won the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics award for the Mid-Atlantic region.
The award recognizes locally owned restaurants that reflect their community's character.
Oyster House has been a Rittenhouse Square staple for 50 years and is celebrated for its raw bar and lobster rolls.
Finalists for other James Beard Awards categories will be announced on March 31.
The awards ceremony will take place June 13-15 in Chicago.

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Philadelphia's Oyster House won the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics award for the Mid-Atlantic region.
The award recognizes locally owned restaurants that reflect their community's character.
Oyster House has been a Rittenhouse Square staple for 50 years and is celebrated for its raw bar and lobster rolls.
Finalists for other James Beard Awards categories will be announced on March 31.
The awards ceremony will take place June 13-15 in Chicago.