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    Taylor Shellfish Farms

    4.2 (493 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood Markets
    Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Wennie H.

    My partner loves anything seafood so we knew celebrating our anniversary here would be easy. We started with a bottle of sparking rose, got the breads smoked fish and shuckers dozen along with the grilled oysters. Everything was fantastic, super fresh and super worth it.

    Stevi B.

    We did the Shuckers Dozen but the Virginica were my absolute favorite! Set off along the coast by itself- the oyster farm and restaurant is a perfect stop along any roadtrip. Great wine, great friends/family, and a delicious meal! Can't wait to go back!

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    Daweon K.

    The views, service, food, and drinks were all amazing. As much as I usually prefer raw oysters, what really blew me away were their grilled oysters with Korean BBQ sauce and green onions. Please order a few of these if you decide to visit--you won't regret it!

    Hugh A.

    This is such a unique and fun stop I would highly recommend to anyone driving through the area. I grew up not really being a fan of raw seafood and was a bit intimidated by the selection of raw oysters. However after ordering the shuckers dozen my mind has been changed! You can seriously taste the difference between each variety and it doesn't get fresher than this! The drink selection is also great. I can't wait to come back.

    Shrimp, smoked fish, geoduck, oysters
    Rebecca H.

    We really enjoyed our lunch. It was a rainy day but we were comfy on the covered patio next to a heater. We had oysters raw and cooked, shrimp, veggies, smoked fish, geoduck. Everything was good! The shrimp were super messy and by the time you take off the shell they aren't strongly spiced. The oysters were delicious! Service was efficient. Once they drop stuff off you are on your own; napkins, plates, utensils, salt and pepper can be found inside and you bring them to your table. There are water stations to fill paper cups inside and outside. I'm sure the green algae growing in the water dispenser outside is just part of nature! It's in the catch tray so it probably is fine??? Anyway, great food!

    Joyce H.

    Pretty nice place to dine in. Just chill and relax. All the staff are friendly and full of smile. When I got there the line was pretty long, but it was not a long wait. I was seated pretty fast since lots of seating inside. This restaurant sells oysters mostly, not lots of choices. If you like oysters, this is where you wanna go. I ordered 4 different raw oysters, shrimps, and smoked fish (tuna is what they offered for the day). Oysters were good; smoked fish was okay; shrimps had no flavor. I just hope, at least there is clam chowder - considering there are not many food choices. I may still come, I'm just expecting few more choices to satisfy my pallete :)

    Baked oysters
    Linh N.

    This place was unreal. I dunno why it took me so long to visit. I love how you're right next to the water. Love the ocean smell. I think I'm spoiled with so many options in Seattle. This was such a nice treat. Was visiting my friend and she took me here for drinks and oysters. I honestly enjoyed everything we ordered. Fat bastard and virginica are now my favorite kind of oysters haha. They were so fresh and little plump and soo good haha. Staff was super friendly. The pickled herring was amazing! Tart and so refreshing. Nice change from the baked oysters. Those were on the richer side. I can see why so many people visit here. Sitting by the water and eating seafood literally transport you some where else. So get the frozen Pinot! So yummy!!

    Grilled Oyster
    Kevin M.

    Solid lunch and the reason for a drive north. Always a great place, and picked the perfect day. Weather was great. Slow late lunch crowd, and pretty quiet out on the patio. Service was good, got served pretty quickly, once we got assigned to our table. The grilled oysters showed up pretty late. As we were basically done with our meal and drinks. Oysters were flavorful and very fresh, as they farm them 100 yards from the restaurant. The sourdough bread was amazing, should have bought a loaf.

    Hai D.

    Nice views staff was great. We ordered two shuckers dozen, bread, and a salad. The bread came with butter but the bread was ice cold. Wish there was more warm dish options. Oysters were great , when we order another person came up and said that he was missing 3 from his dozen order as well. When we received ours we were under the impression it would be a more of a variety but there were only 3-4 vs the 8-9 they offer. We also only received 23 not 24. Overall nice views, and make sure to count your oysters

    Shucker's dozen, geoduck crude, and smoked fish
    William H.

    This was an awesome stop I made while visiting Seattle and the surrounding area. The oysters were all phenomenal (ordered the mix/Shuckers dozen) as well as the smoked fish and geoduck! This was my first time trying geoduck and I thoroughly enjoyed it- The sauce they top this with is delicious! Definitely would recommend giving this dish a try if you have not tried geoduck before. Was very clean and fresh with a slight chew- very similar to conch in my opinion. The restaurant is very picturesque and I would highly recommend making a stop if you are in this area- was well worth the drive and worth spending a few hours to check out their shellfish farm. It is definitely on the pricier side, but felt the prices were fair given how fresh/high quality the food was as well as how busy/popular this place truly was- there was a line out the door when we stopped in, and now definitely understand why. Looking forward returning next time I am in the PNW and would highly recommend to anyone!

    Lana R.

    This is just a beautiful spot. I had came here with friends a couple weeks back, and still want more! You walk in and we had stood in line for maybe 10 minutes before we could order. And it wasn't too cold outside. They had heaters that helped keep warm while waiting. The server was very friendly and had good recommendations. We ordered a dozen of 4 different types of oysters, an order of crab, shrimp, and a chowder of some sort. The food came out pretty quick especially having every single oyster shucked by hand. The food was delicious, it all came in a tray with ice, and plated beautifully. There was a couple different sauces and they went really well with everything.

    The view!
    Netta M.

    Did we have a gift card? Yes. Would we have paid regardless? Yes. Had a dozen shuckers choice, chili butter baked oysters, a few giant shrimp, and corn chowder with geoduck. Couple glasses of bubbles as well. Knowledgeable staff, unpretentious vibe, delicious food, unbeatable views. If you like their oyster bars in the city - make the drive. Lots of great things up north! 10/10 will return.

    All killer, no filler.
    Aaron W.

    Taylor is more than oysters, crab, and geoduck crudo washed down with delicious drinks. Taylor is part of the fabric of the Puget Sound. Honest , delicious and strong, I'm not sure what else one could ask for?

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    First time to be in the place. Long lines but worth the wait. Will definitely come back.

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    Are oysters safe to eat now? the WA Dept of Health issued alerts earlier

    Their alerts are specific to certain beaches & locations. They have fresh oysters from all over and I'm sure they are picky. Call ahead to see what they have.

    Is there handicap parking?

    Yes -I believe if you drive all the way down through the entrance.

    Any tips for the best experience? Best time of day to go? Do I need to get there early? Does it get super busy? Planning to go on a Friday or Saturday in November.

    Retail opens @ 10am, but onsite rustic dining service opens @ 12 noon. Closes at 7pm or much earlier at sunset. Not that busy in Nov. There's limited indoor seating, but there's outdoor seating. In Nov definitely dress appropriately to stay warm and… 

    Can you shuck your own oysters?

    Nope! You can no longer shuck your own oysters. Was there today. They have turned it into a sit down, outdoor restaurant where they serve you. They no longer have the hot bbq's where you could cook the oysters yourself. They also no longer sell the… 

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor eating space?

    I believe so, I recall seeing some people brought their dogs and I visited when they had outdoor patio dining only!

    Can you bring dogs if you choose outdoor seating?

    Yes you can. They will also bring your dog a bowl of water.

    Are you able to bring outside drink/food still for the picnic area?

    No you are not. You can bring a bag of charcoal to bake your purchase shell fish if you want to bake them outside.

    Hi, I saw this road down to Taylor Shellfish and it being a one lane road, what happens if a car is coming up when you are going down???…

    You stop at the start of the road and look. Anyone coming up should stop at the start of the one lane and look. If there is a car, you do not proceed until that car has cleared the path. Simple courtesy goes a long way.

    Is it byob?

    No - outside food and beverage is not allowed. The prices are reasonable for draft beer and wine though.

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    The Oyster Bar

    4.1(357 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Went there for a birthday treat to celebrate a special person in my life…read moreWas impressed that they replied to my email quickly and confirmed that the Sheff, was able to accommodate one vegan. Sidenote, a good chef should know their way around vegetables, sadly most restaurants in the area don't seem to have that talent. The restaurant confirmed our reservation and the dietary request a few days before the meal. On the day of we arrived to find a very packed restaurant. The lovely person who greeted us was warm, friendly, and knew that one of us was vegan. Our server was outstanding. Outgoing, knowledgeable, funny helpful, and very efficient. They knew about the vegan as well. The food was amazing. The vegan dish was straightforward. Yet really good and that a morsel was left over. The non-vegan said the meal was outstanding as well Location is ridiculously beautiful with every table having ocean views. The restaurant stayed for the entire time we were there, including the downstairs patio A lovely experience from start to end

    One of the best seafood meals I have had, anywhere, ever…read more My wife and I were driving back from Bellingham to Seattle while on a long weekend in the area and happened on this place. We literally saw it on the road, found a parking place, and stopped. I'm so glad we did. The smoked Halibut chowder was on the top 5 soup/chowder experiences I've had anywhere. The Sablefish with fingerling potatoes was excellent and the oysters were fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and professional, and the views of the bay were amazing. (We were fortunate to have had a bright sunny May day) Don't hesitate to give it a go if you love scrumptious, fresh seafood with beautiful coastal views.

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    Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill - Steak frites

    Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill

    4.3(373 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$$

    Being treated to Chuckanut Manor is starting to be a tradition for me. This is my second time to…read morethis wonderful place. The first was my birthday last year, chosen by a friend (I'd never heard of it). This year I was asked where I wanted to go. I did not hesitate to say here! I couldn't be anything other than delighted in my decision--from the pleasantness inside, the wonderful view from our window, the delightful staff and the incredible food and drinks, this place is wonderful. Lucky me that my birthday was on a Wednesday so I could be totally influenced to have oysters-on-the-half shell due to a generous Wednesday night special. I do love raw oysters--and these were so tiny and briny and so incredibly good, I could have eaten five dozen! (I am kicking myself for not finding out what kind they were, but no matter. I would be happy with any they are serving here, I am sure.) I had already planned on having the Oysters Rockefeller (known here as Manor Rockefeller), and so, despite having just downed some oysters, I went ahead anyway and am glad I did! They were wonderful. And there was no real reason for me to pause for a moment in my decision, having already had oysters, because these were soooooo different. It was almost like eating a delicious oyster casserole in a shell. The Mediterranean Mussels were wonderful! (Notice, I was having a dinner of appetizers...) The broth they came in was beautiful (and drinkable, if one were so inclined). I loved the surprising tastiness of the Mama Lil's Peppers swimming around in it. At first I wondered if they would be too hot and compete with the flavor--overwhelming it--but no! Not at all. They were a perfect and flavorful touch. Absolutely wonderful. (And having said that, I know that "pepper heat" is an individual thing--I can tolerate a goodly amount, fyi--I just didn't taste these as hot at all.) Our server, Drew, was immensely helpful (and always charming!) He paired our food with a delicious wine. I guess we would assign my bowl of clam chowder to the dessert category--very thick and creamy--along with a lovely after-dinner cocktail, made by the wonderful and delightful bartender, Sherry. She made me a lovely mocktail to start--I asked Drew to have the bartender just make something up on a whim. It was pretty, colorful and delish with what in it, I have no idea. But, not only was it delectable, it was a vision! All festive and fuchsia, with a "bartender's cherry," and a hot pink umbrella. When I learned Sherry made it, I was so happy because I remembered her from last year--very skilled and very fun to chat with. A wonderful birthday--I highly recommend the Manor.

    The food we tried today tasted good and hit the spot!…read more I ordered the Alaskan Halibut Fish & Chips that came with a side of toasted cumin coleslaw. It was delicious, but for the smaller portions of fish, I felt it was a bit overpriced compared to other fish and chips I've had for cheaper and with larger portions of fish. My friend ordered the Ground Chuck Cheeseburger with Bacon and Fries. It was juicy and a filling choice. The main draw of this restaurant is definitely the amazing views that almost everyone reviewing this restaurant mentions. Plus, the fact that there really aren't a lot of restaurants to choose from in this area. I think the next time I dine here I would try to time it during their Happy Hour or Brunch, which they claim is "the best".

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    Skagit's Own Fish Market - Lobster rolls

    Skagit's Own Fish Market

    4.7(200 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    Walked into this unsuspecting gem of a place today after hearing much about it. Was greeted warmly…read moreby Hailey. I said I heard I needed to try the sandwiches. She said the best sellers were the crab and lobster rolls, but her favorite was the spicy shrimp. She lit up when I said that sounds great. And she was right. She brought it out while I was viewing the yummy pickled offerings and checking out all the other store goodies in this quaint country store. She was proud of it and even opened it to show me. I couldn't resist adding an extra half pound of the ahi poke. I returned to my truck and knew I had to get after the sandwich before getting on the road so there I went. I am a road warrior for work and get into my fair share of sandwiches during a work week. So worth the stop. It was perfect and came with a side of potato salad which didn't disappoint either. Definitely top sandwich I've had this year. The poke was on point and instantly reminded me of being in Hawaii getting my poke to go out of the deli at Foodland. I had to run back in after and tell her thank you for the recommendation and got a high five and a big smile. Go visit. Ask for Hailey. Get the spicy shrimp and poke. You'll be super happy you did.

    A fish market with a variety of local farm and gourmet products as well…read more The staff is friendly, the fish selection is good, the fish is fresh, and one can always buy a variety of other things as well -- we got some fresh picked local asparagus, as well as some king salmon. We've been going there for years. Sadly, they no longer offer ice cream cones (just ice cream in pints and quarts) - they explained to me that they were overwhelmed by people who just wanted ice cream, and that it made it hard to sell fish. The penalty of popularity. If you need fish, whether to consume nearby, or to take home on ice, this is a great place to buy it - conveniently located on route 20, not far from I-5.

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    Taylor Shellfish Farms - Manila Clam and Mussel Steamers

    Taylor Shellfish Farms

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    69.0 mi•Capitol Hill
    •$$$

    Mija & I were craving oysters, so we walked to the Taylors on Capitol Hill near our hotel…read more She, another rellie & I shared a dozen oysters, caesar salad, steamers and moqueca (Brazilian seafood stew | $26) and bread ($5) - not all items pictured. First of all, the oysters were outstanding! They have tanks here, so the person who takes your order picks your oysters. The oysters were uber fresh, briny and succulent. Secondarily, the salad was large and a nice palate cleanser w/ the lemon and fresh anchovies. The blonde waitress was really nice and brought me more anchovies. Next was the steamers (clams & mussels). Both shellfish were super fresh and cooked in a mild broth. The only thing missing was some frites. Lastly, the moqueca had a rich broth, and a little bit of rice to balance the broth. There was a ton of fresh seafood, and we dipped the sourdough baguette to mop up the broth. Regarding the ambiance, its open and casual. The tanks are in the center and you can see all the fresh seafood inc dungeness crabs. We interacted w/ three staff, and they were all super friendly & warm. We appreciated the great service, and were happy to pay the 18.9% service charge. Taylor has a few locations in Seattle, and I believe you can also do a tasting tour at their actual farms. After my experience, its no wonder they've been in biz since 1890.

    Got lucky on a Saturday afternoon when Google said "no wait," so we bolted over. "Table" turned out…read moreto be a couple of bar stools, but for two people it worked fine. We ordered the geoduck chowder, a dozen oysters, a mixed half-mussel / 青口 plate, baked oysters, and a lemon drop for my wife. Everything landed pretty much as expected. The chowder tasted like a lighter, slightly sour clam chowder--watery side of things, but I liked it, especially with the bread for dipping. Wife's lemon drop was... polite. More lemon than drop. The only real sour note wasn't on the menu: the automatic 20% service charge. Tips used to be optional appreciation. Now they're just payroll with extra steps. Nothing blew us away, nothing disappointed hard. Solid 4 stars.

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