A soft opening was held Friday for The Hatchery, a new outdoor eatery at Oyster Seed Holdings, located at 425 Callis Wharf Road on Gwynn’s Island.

Held in conjunction with one of the oyster seed company’s bi-weekly tours of its actual hatchery, the soft opening included not only the oyster tastings that are part of the tour but also dishes and drinks that will be among those offered when The Hatchery has its grand opening sometime before summer.

Oyster Seed Holdings owner Mike Congrove said he plans on having a couple more soft openings for his new business before the grand opening of his food truck, which provides al fresco dining on the banks of Milford Haven at umbrella-covered picnic tables.

A small variety of choices will be available at each soft opening. Dishes guests might expect include Oysters Banh Mi, Fried Oyster Tacos, and Po’Boy Oysters, along with selections for people who don’t eat oysters, including Pork Banh Mi and Pork Street Tacos, among others. There will...