Fantastic flavors and excellent service. Oysters were locally sourced and some of the best I've ever had. Food was flavorful and the chef clearly has exceptional skill at identifying and cultivating flavors. Service staff is friendly and well trained. Outstanding experience read more

We found oyster catcher during a weekend trip to Whidbey island. It came up on almost every list of must visit places, so though it was a 40 minute drive from our Airbnb we decided we had to try it. We celebrated our anniversary there and it was worth it! The space is cozy and a good vibe for a date night. We loved both of the dishes we tried, especially the scallop risotto. All the seafood was fresh and cooked really well. The miso cod had the perfect crispiness on the skin and the scallops were perfect. All the tabloids went really well together. The cocktails were not bad, but not our favorite part of the meal. Everyone was super friendly and we really appreciated that our server knew exactly when to check in and give us space. He also picked up on the fact that we wanted to share all the dishes so he brought them out one at a time. When we ordered dessert he added in a candle since he knew we were celebrating and brought out extra dessert wine and goodies too! We appreciated the attention to detail :) Definitely a must try in Whidbey! read more

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What's even the point of reservations when you still gotta wait 45 mins to be seated when you call a week ahead. Short rant feel free to skip: bro if i call in for a large party i expect the table to ready at most 15 mins after our expected time. This is just bad manners already aint coming back. Anyhow rant aside, food itself was mid. The steak was cooked well but as bland as a wet paper towel. The duck was overly salty, almost like that feeling when you gag on salt water. Savior was the scallop but bro thought i was cutting cause your boi only got 3 pieces like how is this equivalent to a 12 oz steak. Oh and oysters were just okay but nothing crazy but look at the name . Anyhows not cut or bulk approved. read more

Oystercatcher - Steak - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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I was hungry, however the food made me slow down and savor the moment with every bite. The service was friendly and perfect for a relaxed dinner in their cozy Coupeville restaurant. read more

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We were traveling around this area and wanted some local oysters. What we found was the most delicious meal we have had in the San Juan Islands! We started with a flavorful salad and fresh bread and homemade strawberry butter. Then grilled oysters were perfect with just the right seasonings, followed by grilled octopus and pork belly with an amazing sauce and some greens. The final course was king salmon with squash blossoms and other well paired flavorings. The lemon drop martini and cider were a perfect accompaniment and the hostess/bartender/server was awesome! We suggest sharing so you can try everything. Definitely a highlight of the week! read more

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Absolutely delicious! It's so delightful to taste locally sourced food, fresh dungeness crab, everything on the menu was divine. Spectacular service, loved that it's family owned. It's small, but worth the wait, provided blankets on the patio, amazing wine list, and over great ambiance with exceptional and friendly staff. Thank you! read more

Oystercatcher - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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While visiting Whidbey Island, a friend recommended The Oystercatcher for our party of 6. Making reservations was tricky in that you could only make a reservation for 4 or for 2. After a quick phone call we were able to be seated at one table. However, the table was situated in a narrow space that whenever a server passed by, my chair was bumped. Moreover, the three of us facing the window were blinded by the sun (even though there is a sun screen). As for the food, it's expertly prepared and well thought out. Although I would have loved to have ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu, everyone in the party must order it and I knew going in that one in our party wasn't having it so we did the next best thing: we ordered practically everything on the menu and shared it family style. Half Dozen Grilled Oysters - plump, meaty, creamy Little Red Hen Bakery Bread - seasonal house-made butter was unique Heirloom Tomato Salad - beautiful Whidbey Farm Salad - beautifully presented Parisian Gnocchi - didn't get a chance to try Ceviche Trio - not what I expected, I wouldn't order again Carlton Farms Pork Belly - a table favorite, should have ordered 2 Crispy Brussels Sprouts - tasty Haricot Vert - tasty Little Red Hen Linguine Grimaud Farms Smoked Duck - a table favorite Alaskan Halibut - well prepared, not overcooked, loved it Wild King Salmon - I wish I knew how to prepare fish like this Desserts - ordered one of each, they were all good Finn River Black Currant Cider - yum Our server was pleasant. Everyone left satisfied. read more

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Eating at The Oystercatcher was the perfect way to end our day exploring Whidbey Island. We made reservations in advance, and I would highly recommend that in order to secure a table - they're a small place. The restaurant is beautiful, and you can see the picturesque cove from the windows. The service was fantastic - shout out to our waiter, Zach. He was extremely attentive, pleasant, and helpful! He helped answer questions we had on menu items and gave us good recommendations for wine pairing with the meal. Definitely order the oysters (duh!!!)! They are incredibly fresh. Probably the best tasting oysters I've ever had. I also highly recommend the seasonal pasta. My linguine was generously loaded with flavorful morels which soaked in the velvety sauce. It was delicious We finished off our meal with dessert - can't go wrong here. Zach also brought us a complimentary after dinner digestif. It wasn't one I was familiar with but it was cinnamon-y and delicious! This was such a special place, and I'm ver glad we got to experience it. I hope we get to visit again one day and maybe we'll even try the chefs tasting menu! read more

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From the exterior, the Oystercatcher is such an unassuming place. Don't let that fool you! As you enter the restaurant, you are immediately enveloped into the warmth and coziness that gives it such a great vibe. There are lovely views of Penn Cove while seated at the table. The hustle and bustle of the tiny interior filled with happy diners all nestled around the kitchen and bar area only adds to the experience. Our table enjoyed oysters and crispy Brussel Sprouts as starters. The Brussels were so flavorful that I highly recommend you order them! My main dish was the Halibut which was prepared perfectly. Clean plate club for our entire table. We wanted wine recommendations for our meal and the manage came over and happily helped us make a selection. If you want local and fresh, this is the place for you! We very much enjoyed our meal here. Recommended without hesitation. read more

Oystercatcher - Oysters - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

We went, on a lark, for their Valentine's Day special dinner. Maia was very gracious in putting us on the wait list although all the reservations were taken; we were delighted to get her call letting us know there had been a cancellation. Excellent communication! The dinner was lovely, each course accompanied with a thoughtfully selected wine pairing, with local producers and foodstuffs featured at every turn. A playground for the palate! The soft-lit room with happy music set a romantic stage for the stars of the show; a bustling kitchen, alive with activity and mouthwatering aromas, is the heart of the place, and from our vantage point at the "Chef's Counter" we could see the artists at work. A worthy splurge! Highly recommended. read more

Oystercatcher - Bone Marrow appetizer, local bread - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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This is the second year we have celebrated my birthday at the oystercatcher. Last year we were blown away by the experience, the food and portions. We still think about the lemon pasta and mussels from last year's chef menu! This year was a different experience, the service was still wonderful and the flavor profiles of each dish was phenomenal. However, I was a little disappointed that the chef menu moved from a sharing experience to individual dishes (some shared) and the portions were significantly smaller. However we were so impressed with the flavor but we're not sure if we'll do the chef experience again based on portion size and cost. read more

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Oystercatcher was one of the three options that was recommended to us by a guy who works at a local distillery. We took a look at the menu from all three of the recommended restauants before deciding that this place was the type of vibe we were looking for today. We came in without any expectations, but Oystercatcher was absolutely an amazing experiencing. We came for an early dinner on Saturday and managed to snag an outdoor table for two, which gave us not only a view of the town, but also the water! Our host was quick on her feet and really friendly. Between the two of us, we opted for Mussels & Clams, which isn't on the dinner menu because it's usually served during happy hour, but they made us a pretty sizeable appetizer. Glad we were able to get this because our recommendations were for mussels, haha. We also got the Whidbey Farm Salad and Alaskan Halibut to share. And because the slices of bread that came with the Mussels & Clams were so good (and locally made) we ended up ordering a side order of bread. Food came at a pretty reasonable time considering how packed the restaurant got as people started coming in for dinner hour. Our Mussels & Clams came first and it was generous in sizing. Although it was big, we finished it entirely. The mussels and clams were all cleaned really well. No grainy sand in-between bites. The soup base that these came in was surprisingly really good. We inquired about it and it's made with a Laotian spice. It was so good! The soup tasted green, earthy, and comforting, but also had a mild kick thanks to a bit of chili sauce. We ordered extra bread to sop up the rest of the soup. The bread was excellent sourdough. We especially loved the sweetness of the molasses bread contrasted with the savory soup. Next up, our Whidbey Farm Salad. It comes with duck proscuitto, but the main highlight for me was the melons and candied pistachios. I've had candied walnuts before, but never candied pistachios and they were delicious crunchy bits. The melons added a refreshing, and sweet flavor to the salad. The melon pieces were nearly clear in color, but it tastes like a sweet cantaloupe. I'm not sure what melon they used exactly, but it was delicious. The balsamic molasses vinaigrette paired well with the salad. Lastly, the Alaskan Halibut - I'm so glad we went for this entree. The Halibut was crispy on the outside, but still retained moisture on the inside. It's paired with a bed of coleslaw and it came with two sauce - sichuan kumquat puree and wild mushroom conserva. Both were excellent pairings and delicious. We were definitely full at this point, but because everything was so good so far, we were intrigued with what they had for dessert today. Quite a list, but we opted for Beignets and a Mango & Strawberry Sorbet (made in-house). The beignets came warm, coated with powdered sugar, and on top of a strawberry rhubarb jammy compote. The beignets were fluffy, light, and sweet! Absolutely delicious. But I would have to say that I liked the sorbet more. The sorbet was surprisingly really well made. Most of the sorbet has a really smooth texture. There were a bit of icy bits, but I still enjoyed those parts like a slushie. It also wasn't super sweet, but it was the perfect way to end a fantastic dinner. We were both blown away with our experience here! read more

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An exceptional dining experience on Whidbey island from start to finish! We celebrated my birthday here and ordered quite a few things since it all sounded amazing. Standouts were definitely the oysters and halibut, but honestly everything was delicious and fresh. We also had our toddler in tow and while they didn't have a kids menu, they did make her some (very expensive) buttered noodles which we appreciated. Our server was very attentive, though I didn't particularly appreciate him asking me if I wanted a birthday dessert and then charging us for it. But, that was my only complaint! Everything else was wonderful and it was an adorable spot to celebrate in downtown Coupeville. read more

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Very fresh ingredients. The presentation is also quite nice. I did really like their raw oysters on the half shell and their beet with lettuce salad. Simple, light, refreshing and nicely seasoned. Service was always friendly. I'm glad I got to be seated where I could see the kitchen. It was always a pleasure to eat here, especially with the chef course menu. read more

Amazing ambiance, immaculate food and incredible service. Would love to come back again soon! We got the chefs tasting menu and every single one of the five course was amazing. From beef carpaccio with cured yolk shavings, salmon croquette, crab meat pasta, mint sorbet for palette refresh then scallop and hallibut and assorted dessert of stone fruit creme brulee, rhubarb cheesecake and melon sorbet. Wow. We also got seated at the best possible seat ever at the corner of the patio facing the entire unobstructed water view, it was absolutely gorgeous. The drinks were also fantastic and i loved the presentation of each every one of them, especially Ok Perfect with its lil unicorn straw buddy. All to say, id come back to Whidbey Island just for oystercatcher any day for its creative, innovative, genuinely curated experience read more

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A very cute, intimate spot for dinner. The restaurant is set in the cute downtown area of Coupeville. We sat by the window and had a good view of the town. At first glance, the menu seems small and you don't have lots of options. It turns out, every option was delicious. Our table got one of everything almost. And everything was amazing. Very rare can you say that about a restaurant experience. Our servers were also very kind and attentive. We had lots of questions regarding our dishes and they were so nice to find out information for us. A must visit if you're on Whidbey! read more

Oystercatcher - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

I came here years ago for an excellent dinner, and then recently came back and was thrilled to have three really excellent dinners again (in July and end of November). Service is also so friendly. Wait staff was patient with lots of questions and also took pictures for us. I highly recommend their grilled oysters. They use excellent quality oysters, which are cooked to perfection, still juicy, tender, and so well marinated. I loved them so much, I had them twice during a 3 day trip, and then brought my friend back to eat them again months later. You can't go wrong with their cocktails, which also all have great names. Their main dishes are well portioned (the "small" plates were all larger than we expected!). Save room for dessert because the kitchen knows sweets too! read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write this review. My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary by taking a tripe to Coupeville and we were recommended Oystercatcher. Let me just tell you right here and right now, if you have an opportunity to come here, you do it. You don't walk, you run. Everything about our experience was amazing. So let's get into it... First, the ambiance was perfect for date night. It was cozy but not tight, and the lighting was perfect and straight of the rom-com movie where the guy takes the girl to the romantic restaurant near the water. Second, the food. Listen, I tried not to like everything but I liked everything we tried. In fact, I asked our waiter, "what's the worst thing on the menu" and I come to find out, there is no "worst thing" on the menu. Believe, we ate enough to try to find it and we couldn't. The food, the wine, the cocktails were so above and beyond I felt like we were living in some fantasy world where this can't be real but friends, it is real and I recommend you try it. Third and certainly not last was the service. The service was so incredibly good from the timing of the food to personal attention we received throughout our dinner. Even the owner uncorked our wine and not in the "I am the owner so you better feel special" kind of way. In fact, she was so unassuming and nice that it was only our own detective work that we discovered that the boss was right there in the weeds with her employees and not for recognition but for the labor of love of the restaurant. If we lived close enough to go all the time, we would. It's the kind of place where you want to be a regular. Unfortunately, we aren't close enough but trust me when I say, we will be back! Bravo Oystercatcher. read more

Our first time and we ordered the chef choice pre fixed menu. Enthusiastic wait staff well versed in explaining the wine and courses. Our understanding is the dishes made are at the whim of chef and not any regular menu item. Our meal was so good!!! The salad was tart and bright with a but of sea salt for crunch. The bread with compound butter was so good. Makes me want to visit the bakery attached to restaurant. The scallop was delicious and had this mandarin sauce that really stood out. The pasta I loved more than the main. It was perfect without being overly garlic based. I love garlic but the flavors were so well done. The mushrooms were either forged or from a local grower. Farm to table. The pasta was this bell flower shaped called campari. Never seen it before lol. The main was the pork tenderloin. Very tender and flavorful. Veggies were almost caramelized. Dessert was rich. I preferred the ice cream which wasn't overly cherry flavored. I thought it was very nicely done. The staff replaced dishes and utensils each course and wiped table multiple times. Very well done!! read more

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Delicious!!! What a fun surprise to have experienced one of the best meals I've had all year on Whidbey! Was able to snag last minute reservations for Thurs dinner and we were blown away. The pomegranate and persimmon salad was fresh, refreshing and a perfect balance of flavors and textures when everything was eaten together! The octopus appetizer was the best octopus I've ever had -juicy, tender, meaty and grilled perfectly. The pork belly melted in your mouth w crispy skin and so many different flavors melded together so well. Black cod was cooked to perfection w crispy skin and super moist portion of fish. This was the one dish I thought tasted better separately vs combined with everything as the flavors were too different and seemed to compete with vs compliment one another. Would definitely make a return visit and recommend people give this place a try. We'll worth a visit!! read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place ... very gracious staff, delicious food, fun atmosphere. We ended up here because the 2 places on the main street were full and I'm SO glad they were! read more

Delightful place with friendly, attentive staff. Variety of food choices and drinks is excellent. Entrees were delicious. We went with a large party and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. So glad Coupeville has such a lovely place to dine. read more

My group was looking forward to our dinner reservation at this cozy and classy spot in downtown Coupeville, but things unfortunately fell short. Some dishes were decent, but the real downfall of our meal were the crispy Brussel sprouts, which were unpalatably salty due to the tamari (and I'm someone who likes things salty). For $16, you'd expect something that was more appetizing. PORK CHEEKS (4/5): pork was tender, although the farro and squash puree weren't the most visually appealing PASTA CAMPANELLE (3/5): garlic was overpowering; would've loved for the dish to be more eggplant forward PARISIAN GNOCCHI (3/5): just a solid gnocchi, but nothing spectacular CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS (2/5): crispy, but unpalatably salty; would not recommend Maybe it was just the dishes we ordered that night, but the night was a miss for us. For the price point, I would consider other options in the area. read more

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Everything is amazing. The food, environment, and service, absolutely 10/10. Will be back again! read more

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Yesterday, my girlfriend, our tiny dog, and I enjoyed dinner on the sunny porch of the Oystercatcher and it was truly exceptional. We dine out often but rarely do we experience a flawless choreography of the kitchen and dining room much less extraordinary food and cocktails presented so artfully. Even then, what stood out the most was the hospitality. I could go on about how we weren't even hungry (we stopped because we just wanted a break from our road trip) and how we kept ordering just to see and taste each of the progressively delicious dishes. I could even tell you what to order but it doesn't matter in comparison to how they made us feel. What left each of us, and without a doubt our dog, feeling so satiated with genuine care, was the warmhearted, fun loving and charismatic life force we felt from the staff. Our experience dining at Oystercatcher was without a doubt the magical aesthetic experience every Restauranteur strives for. Thank you to everyone who had their hand in the making of that moment in time. It has and will continue to feed our souls and fuel our hearts as we pass the love on to others. read more

In short An age-old favorite changes hands, keeps the same vibe, and somehow gets even better than ever. In long You might not even notice that the place is different, necessarily. We didn't. Same location, same name, same focus on creative seafood cookery in a friendly, informal setting. We didn't know there were new owners until we bumped into some locals after lunch. They mentioned that there's a new fire table up front that serves as a waiting area when it's packed. We thought it was just a good choice to expand seating, but it's kinda the signal announcing new ownership. A few years ago, we started feeling like we'd eaten the whole menu here, and when we visited the island on weekends we'd hit other places. We still talked about old favorite dishes, though, and last week we checked their website to see if the menu had turned over enough for another visit. Turns out they had new dishes, and had added a weekend happy hour lunch. We walked in without reservations, and the nice early-spring weather had lured everyone else to something other than a local restaurant. They had only a dozen or so tables occupied, as opposed to what is usually a madhouse for HH. Our server gave us the whole rundown as we chatted during table visits. She clearly enjoys working there...she mentioned that she and her husband would soon be spending their anniversary having dinner on the deck. Who else do you know who celebrates a personal special occasion at their place of employment? So cool. The HH menu changes all the time, which is rad. They REALLY take care to explain everywhere on their website that they change their menu a lot. For some of us, this is something worth bragging about, but it sounds like they have to smooth some ruffled feathers now and then. Hopefully everyone clicks with the new approach soon. Oysters We've been almost-successfully planning an outing for oysters lately, and seeing these on the menu yanked us across the water and in for lunch this weekend. All Kumamotos, served with a red wine mignonette. We had 30. Could barely get enough. Hubbard squash risotto Great sauce with a bit of tang, nice crunchy veg, very toothsome and appetizing grains. Wonderful small dish, like the whole HH menu. Crab and shrimp salad Fantastic house-made tortilla chips, wonderful warm savory sauce underneath, a bit of greens and seafood. Not a huge portion but so delicious and you keep using the chips to scrape every other plate, too. Parisian gnocchi I dunno what "Parisian" means here, and it doesn't matter. Rich pesto sauce on the cauliflower, and gnocchi pillows you could probably chew with your tongue. They absolutely melt in your mouth. Kohlrabi croquette Delicious warm savory sauce under, a smattering of greens and such, and then two really flavorful croquettes. Awesome fillings to them, cooked through. The crust was super dark and tipping very slightly toward a hint of bitterness, so I might call them a bit over, but we sopped up every crumb, and every other table that ordered them got them the same color and they all ate every bite, too. The cocktails are all out of this world, too. Humorous names, very creative mixes, all served attractively. We tried 6 and loved them all. The Springtide had more lilac on the nose than on the palate, and was mildly-flavored overall. But that was hardly a disappointment. We wish we could come here every weekend, but it sounds like we were lottery-level lucky to walk in and get a table this time. Can't wait to come back. read more

Love, love, love this place. We have been here many time and it never disappoints. We will keep coming back every time we can. Service is 100%+ percent, food is amazing and so delicious. And the seating outside always has wonderful views. read more

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Cute little restaurant! Came here for lunch and the food was great but I will say the portions were TINY. It mostly "happy hour" prices and portions. Ordered oysters and they were delicious, tasted fresh and not too fishy. Service was not terrible but could have been better, a little more friendly/upbeat. Wish we could have tried their dinner but we were not planning on staying that late. read more

We are so glad we tried the tasting menu (thank you Maia!). We were hooked at the surprise starter (shrimp with avocado mousse and micro greens on a thinly sliced fried potato). The persimmon salad with hazelnut crunch, delicata squash and blue cheese with a maple vinaigrette was delicious. As was the fried oysters on an andouille sausage puree with chili crisp aioli. I mean - fried oysters, chili crisp... how can you go wrong! This was followed up with a spinach linguine with a puttanesca sauce, homemade duck and pork sausage, and fresh burrata. Too good. After a sorbet to cleanse the palate... or just to enjoy sorbet... the final protein was New York Strip with tempura artichokes , roasted carrots and kale with a roquefort cream. For dessert they served a freshly baked squash cake with mascarpone frosting and cranberry ice cream. Oh... we did the wine pairing, so all of the dishes were paired with a wonderful wine and the dessert was served with a 10-year tawny port made in Portugal by a women owned port house. It was a great finish to a great dinner. So easy to give 5 stars to Oystercatcher. read more

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Best dining experience my wife and I have had in years- perhaps ever!! Since this was to be our five-year anniversary dinner, we came in with high hopes and optimism, as well as a side order of healthy skepticism. Well after our experience, we can say with absolute certainty that our expectations were far surpassed- from the moment we stepped through the front door until we regrettably had to leave. They gave us the best seat in the house with a wide window and great view of the Salish Sea. Our server Aaron was especially professional, friendly and informative. And he had a great sense of humor, which only added to the experience and kept us laughing throughout the service. If I'm being honest here, we brought our appetites and just completely went to town on the succinct, classy menu (often a good indicator of a well-run eatery). The grilled oysters with kimchi butter and togarashi were a tremendous way to kick off the meal (I ordered a second serving while my wife was in the loo. Shhhh, don't tell her). The Parisian gnocchi was the best we have ever had the pleasure of enjoying- expertly executed and brimming with flavor. I don't recall the name of their salad, but it was undoubtedly the most unique and flavorful we've ever eaten (I think it had cucumber, pine nuts, brie, pesto and maybe one or two other ingredients). Insane. We finished with the seared scallops (with kabocha-miso puree, steadfast broccolini, hazelnut dashi, and Asian pear kimchi). Absolutely divine. And okay, so we also had a nibble or two of their dreamy bread and seasonal house-made butter along the way, which may have been the reason I looked rather distended after our meal. The service of the waitstaff was literally beyond reproach- the finest we have ever experienced. There wasn't one instance where a dirty plate (one we had finished) was left on our table for longer than a minute. They were like a very well-oiled machine, with lots of spunk and personality. Sorry for the long review, but Chef Ben Jones runs an extremely tight ship (pun intended because of their proximity to the sea), and the entire staff made our five-year anniversary dining experience one that we will never, ever forget. Romantic, classy, devilishly satisfying, and oh so memorable. So yeah, they deserve a review with a higher word count. read more

My son & his girlfriend came from California for a visit and surprised me with a Mother's Day dinner at the Oystercatcher. What a treat to enjoy truly fine dining on Whidbey Island. We ordered the Tasting Menu. Each course was a delight. Oysters that were the most clean and bright I have ever had. Mussels, prawns, pasta and the most perfectly cooked halibut. We ended with rhubarb ice cream and a cheesecake tart. It was seriously one of the best meals of my life. Our server was knowledgeable and the chef came out to our table a couple times to ensure we were having a great experience. I can't recommend the Oystercatcher enough. read more

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This is a great little place that doesn't look like much on the outside but will surprise you on the inside! There aren't a lot of tables so definitely will want to consider reservations and the effort is worth it. I had the Parmesan gnocchi which had their house made sausage. The gnocchi had a perfect fluffy pillowy texture that only comes from freshly made excellence. Service was great and our table never had to wait for anything. Definitely worth a stop when in town! read more

We came during happy hour which was really good. Service was amazing. Food was fantastic. I loved sitting outside and feeling the ocean breeze. Decor inside and outside was lovely. Perfect date night spot. read more

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Very good food, everything is delicious! I seated outside, got a good view and comfortable experience. read more

Oystercatcher - Shrimp - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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Food is beyond amazing, staff is amazing, service leaves nothing to be desired and view of the bay is amazing.

Both my wife and I have been involved with the restaurant industry and have been fortunate to eat in some of the best restaurants as well as Michelin Star awarded restaurants. I rarely post a review because most meals only meet the expectations or are disappointing making me wonder why I wasted the money. Last night we went to the Oyster Catcher for a special chef inspired chefs prefix meal. Adam Bailey created one of the most amazing tasting meals and drink pairings I have ever experienced. On the way home we discussed which course was the best and the conclusion was all of them. read more

What a GEM of a restaurant! We happened across this cozy restaurant with an outdoor patio after a hike and did not feel underdressed. We started out on the patio but quickly became cold and our waitress was very accommodating to move us inside. We ordered the half dozen oysters and the Chefs Menu for the evening and were so happy we did! Each dish was beautifully presented, held delicious flavors and textures together and each better than the last. I only remembered to take a photo of the protein dish (scallops), the rest were so amazing. Exquisite gnocchi, octopus and scallops dishes were dinner highlights while the house-made carrot cake was divine. What a wonderful experience read more

Oystercatcher - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

I can't say enough good things about this place! It was so good, we went two nights in a row! Cocktails were tasty and beautiful. Each dish was flavorful and balanced. We had both the raw and grilled oysters, burrata salad, pork belly, scallops and gnocchi. All incredible. The gnocchi was the stand out. For dessert, we had the pistachio dark chocolate cake. Yum! Aaron was our waiter and he was attentive, fun and friendly! read more

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Disappointmentville..down the road from Robbed Blindtown. It was hinted at by a local in Langley that a change in ownership had diminished the reputation of the Oystercatcher. I can't remember being more disappointed over a dining experience. Upon the recommendation of the waiter, I had the duck. $42. Big mistake. Imagine a pile of charred pulled pork(except it's duck..w/o proof) floating in a vinegar collard soup. Not exaggerating. I tried it, pushed the plate aside and asked the waiter if I could have the pasta Bolognese. $38. Strike two. Imagine a child's portion of regurgitated pasta covered in a sickly sweet SEPARATED sauce. Cheese curds floating in tomato/oily sauce. It wasn't just the pukey appearance, the "taste" was a cheap sickly sweet. No finesse. No opportunity for the sausage/beef to make an appearance...other than the texture. Ground turkey would work as well. Cocktails were $18 and a short pour of average beer $8. Despite an untouched plate pushed to the side...there was never any offer to take the duck off the bill, never any apologies or concern...zero. It was Christmas...my choice, my problem. But, I really don't know what we paid for. The tables are 18" apart, the music included the Bee Gees(not kidding) and there is zero view or ambience. Don't get me wrong, I love the Bee Gees...but do they really compliment a $250 Christmas meal for two? The only positive is that the staff was friendly and competent. Kind of. One waiter put down fresh silverware and the other picked it up. Amusing really. Just saying. You don't get what you pay for. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Bahhh! And another thing...$4/ea for oysters on an island surrounded by oysters? They'e farmed..they have zero taste/substance. Again...WTF are we paying for? Presentation? Double Bah! read more

We took our chances and arrived at 5pm on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were seated outside on the patio near the front door so there was no view. The table next to us excitedly ordered the tasting menu. It looked fabulous and they seemed to love each course. We went for a simple meal, just an order of bread and halibut/salmon. Each was prepared to perfection, with interesting slaw/veggies underneath. The portions are small but attractive and delicious. Our server, Charlie, was attentive and fun. My only criticism was my cocktail, the Mama Mia. It lacked the flavor of a freshly made drink. I am guessing it was a premixed well drink. I didn't see a full bar inside, so it makes sense. They did have a full wine selection. This is worth a visit! read more