Craft Work’s low-key vibe and talented kitchen staff make it a neighborhood staple in West Village. The long communal tables and cozy bar encourage conversation, and there’s always someone with an interesting story to tell nearby. Chef’s choice oysters are $10 for a half dozen, alongside the daily beer, wine, and happy hour food selections.

When to Order: Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; reverse happy hour Monday through Thursday 10 p.m. to midnight

The Rattlesnake Club boasts gorgeous views of the Detroit riverfront. Every Tuesday through Friday during happy hour, patrons can sample a large array of appetizers at reduced prices in the bar and lounge. It’s a great way to check out one of Detroit’s most venerated restaurants without committing to a full dinner. While there’s not technically a raw oyster special, the $16 baked Virginia oysters with wilted kale, chanterelle and gruyere is savory enough to make up for it.

When to Order: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday

Located smack dab in the middle of Campus Martius, Parc is perfectly situated for hungry and thirsty downtowners to meet up. Chef Matthew Shipman doesn’t skimp on the happy hour offerings where drinks specials on cocktails are paired with $7 deals on short rib tacos, sliders, and, of course, oysters.

When to Order: Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

While they’re not always on the menu, oysters do make an occasional appearance at Lady of the House, and when they do, they’re not to be missed. During happy hour expect options like $6 wines, discounted cocktails, and a rotating selection of snacks including oysters, grilled cheeses, and fancy toast. The oysters here come with two house sauces that add a tangy punch to the briney bivalves.

When to Order: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (bar only)

Those who frequent this Ferndale spot’s popular happy hour know to get there promptly when they open at 4 p.m. — especially on warm summer afternoons. It’s worth the wait and the noise for a well chosen selection of fresh oysters, flown in daily. The happy hour special usually includes one East Coast and one West Coast oyster. Diners can add $3 Tecate, $4 cocktails or $5 wine and a. variety of seafood specials.

When to Order: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; $2 oysters (chef’s choice)

A Royal Oak staple, Tom’s Oyster Bar has served seafood since 1994. Through a few chef changes, one thing has remained the same: the commitment to quality seafood in a town in a casual atmosphere. This spots serves for Chesapeake Bay oysters raw for $1.50 each or $2.50 in Rockefeller form.

When to Order: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; $1.50 raw oysters and $2.50 Rockefeller oysters

Overlooking popular gourmet market Papa Joe’s in Birmingham, the bistro features $6 wine, $4 beers and, dollar oysters. Most often they’re an East Coast variety. Also on special: a variety of food, including shrimp and grits, roasted bone marrow, and flatbread pizza. As an added bonus, Papa Joe’s keeps several varieties of oysters in stock, for customers who’d rather shuck their own.

When to Order: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

Wine bars have sommeliers, beer bars have cicerones, and Hazel, Ravines, Downtown has Richard Washington, the oysterman’s oysterman. Before the Birmingham restaurant opened, owner/chef Emmele Herrold traveled with Washington all over the east coast, establishing relationships with small oyster farms and suppliers. The love of bivalves shows in the extensive selection, with a rotating of about a dozen each East and West Coast oysters.

When to Order: Daily 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. half off oysters (minimum one dozen)