Tisbury Oyster Farm. An oyster seed on 
Martha's Vineyard

It was all a dream.

Tisbury, Massachusetts, a small town of about 5,000 people on an island off the east coast. Tisbury is the hometown of Noah Mayrand, owner and operator of Tisbury Oyster Company. Noah grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, sailing and fishing on its amazing waters. Through life he also traveled far and wide as a professional cook, artist and jack of all trades. In 2015, he started working on a dream of becoming an oyster farmer.

In May of 2022, Noah launched the very first oyster gear into the waters of Tisbury. After many years of planning and careful consideration, the ability to start a farm was granted by the powers that be. This would be the start of a future of aquaculture for the first time in Tisbury’s history.

The unique qualities of this saltwater inlet provide a distinct merroir to all of its shellfish. With a large natural flowing spring at the head, just 500 yards from the farm. Fresh water from the heart of the island is pushed over the surface of the farm daily, blending with the Vineyard Sounds' swift currents. This creates a truly nuanced flavor for a crassostrea virginica oyster.

Noah worked his way through the culinary world holding many hats as a cook, a nose-to-tail butcher and private chef before graduating into oyster farming. These oysters are his attempt to get the freshest product of a top restaurant into the hands of the people.

Shuck and Enjoy!

noah mayrand oyster farmer