Our Story

Since 2018

The HAPPY OYSTER COMPANY emerged from Bart’s, at the time better known as Bikeman/BikemanforU, growing interest in learning and volunteering in Aquaculture (water farming) here on Eastern Long Island. As life happens, and as his enthusiasm for all things “OYSTERS” exploded, at 52 years old, he decided to switch careers. He closed his 42 year successful landmark business, Bike ‘n Kite, in Westhampton Beach, and went all-in to become an Oyster Farmer. His wife and business partner, Toni-Jo, jumped onboard and in 2018 they formed the HAPPY OYSTER COMPANY LLC. They now offer Premium Quality Oysters with a taste that has everyone who has tasted them “wanting more.” Available locally and online for everyone to buy. Take a cruise around our website. Order up some SMILES for yourself or as a gift, and experience the taste everyone is talking about.

We are very HAPPY you are here!

As lovers of good food and drink, and all that goes with it (laughter, friendship, and family,) we want to share our passion for delicious oysters with you. Most of all, we want to expand people’s palates and exemplify how oysters deliver happiness! With their high level of Zinc, great for supporting our immune system and fighting colds, Oysters are truly “ Health-in-a-Shell”.

Bart and Toni-Jo Birk, founders