Hushpuppies are great, and so are corn nuggets. (If you are not from the South, you may have to look up corn nuggets, but they are terrific as a side with any fried seafood). read more
Side dishes to pair at an Italian-style oyster roast are linguine with clam sauce, lightly fried eggplant, seasoned Italian bread with Parmesan cheese, and sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic and basil in butter. read more
Another classic side for fried oysters is a salad. These may be composed of everything from wilted, vinegary greens to fresh radishes and cucumbers. Sometimes citrus fruits, like grapefruit, are used. Slaws made from cabbage, carrots and other fresh vegetables are often paired with fried oysters in Southern and Asian cuisines. read more