"But behind the chalet My holiday's complete And I feel like William Tell Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from a shell" (Squeeze) I was looking at all of the cool stuff in the "To the Gills" Fish Market in Watertown, CT when I saw a tin of Taylor Shellfish Mussels in curry sauce. Well, since I both like mussels and curry, I scooped that up in about half a second. Taylor Shellfish has quite a five generations of history in Washington State's shellfish business. They're a big company with over 500 employees and an awesome website from which you can order pretty much anything related to things that swim or creep around the ocean. The 3.5-ounce tin of Curried Mussels was priced at $12 and full of plenty of plump and tender mussels in a delicate curried oil. I just tossed them into a bowl of cooked pasta for a quick and fantastic dinner. Definitely a fan! read more

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For decades we have purchased oysters,clams, muscles at their seafood store. Service is great! We've never been disappointed!

We were so surprised by how good the oyster poor boys were! The staff was very attentive and we would come back again.

Such an awesome place for fresh seafood!!! We come here each time we come to stay at Harstine island! Oysters are always fresh, service is great and they can recommend condiments too. Gooey duck is also sold here, nice and fresh read more

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We came here on our way down to Canon Beach but it was basically highlight of our trip! Shelton is Taylor Shellfish Farms HQ, but it's really low-key. If you're here for oysters, they'll lend you an oyster knife and you can shuck them outside at their picnic tables. We tried the medium & small Pacific oysters, Shigokus, Kumamotos, and Olympias. The Pacifics were my favorite simply because they were more substantial, but everything was delicious and fresh. If I didn't have to shuck oysters, I'd happily slurp down a few more sweet Kumamotos. We also had a bowl of their smoked salmon chowder. We also got a 6 pounds of fresh clams and a pound of frozen geoduck for later on. The frozen geoduck was a real treat, since it was already prepped and when we thawed it, we ate it sashimi style to no complaints The gal who helped us in the store and pick out our oysters was a total gem. She was so patient, kind, friendly, and generous; my mom referred to her as an angel when we left. read more

Taylor Shellfish Farms - Oysters + chowder, round 1 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Shelton, Washington

A great tourist destination for oyster lovers! A nice lady behind the counter guides you through their fresh selection and then hands you the knife to shuck them yourself (and teaches to if needed)! Very fishermen shack but nice vibes! read more

We were visiting a friend and our love of oysters brought us here. The young lady at the counter was so helpful and friendly. She gave us lots of tips and asked if we wanted our shellfish on ice since we were bringing them back. I bought a dozen x-sm and few sm oysters, some great peri peri sauce and smoked oysters. They have a variety of raw, smoked and shelled oysters plus several other seafood offerings, clams, geoduck, etc. But the star the star were the oysters, so good! I had them raw just to make sure and it was superb! Grilled is also excellent. I would definitely stop here again for a briny treat. read more

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Everything Taylor Shelfish produces is top notch. We love their local oysters in the shell for grilling on our BBQ. We also smoke them in our Masterbuilt electric smoker, using cherry wood chips. I highly recommend! read more

I first discovered Taylor Shellfish farms in Seattle and loved their oysters, so I was super happy to discover that there is a closer market location near me in Shelton! I picked up a dozen Kumamotos and a dozen Shigoku and they were super fresh and delicious. I also grabbed a bottle of their mignonette which paired perfectly with them! The service was excellent! I am definitely going to come back. 10/10 make sure to stop by and pick up some fresh oysters! read more

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We went to Taylor's for oysters on the 1/2 shell and weren't disappointed. We bought the mignonette and it was very delicious as well. As always, Taylor's is highly recommended read more

Taylor Shellfish Farms - a plate of oysters and a bottle of ketchup - Seafood Markets Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Food- fresh, high quality shellfish market! Shucked, not shucked oysters, individuals or by the ounces. Live crab, mussels, clams by the pound. Also Ivar's clam chowder available. Service- person was really nice. Helped answer all my questions on oysters- like basic science questions :p Ambiance- 2 picnic tables available outside to dine. No views. Value- great! Recommend- yes! If you're into shellfish, great stop. read more

Bottom Line: If you want to slurp the best East Coast oyster on earth, come to the South Puget Sound, WA. Meet Virginica, ain't she beautiful. Ha ha I love the Viginica's from Taylor Shellfish (TS). It's an east coast species and Taylor Shellfish is the only farm growing them on the West Coast that I know of. Being a West Coaster, I eat predominantly Pacifics, Kumamotos, and sometimes Olympia's and I love them all. The are 3 things which make these the best pairing with a Kumamoto, Shigoku or Extra Small Pacific. 1. Size Matters: this is a sizable oyster and is a nice contrast to the smaller Pacific Oyster variants. 2. Hold the Salt: the liquor is a little less briney than the some Pacifics. 3. A Delicate Chew: I love a big chewy Pacific but the Virginica is like a fillet Mignon. The Shigoku is the showcase oyster for TS, but the Virginica is my favorite to contrast a Kumamoto. So why a 4/5 rating and not a 5/5? First, the cost, $16/dozen is pricey for buying oysters at the farm and the Kumamotos were even more. Second, the service wasn't very good. "I would rather be somewhere else". Too bad, because the other staff from TS I have met were awesome. All that said, Virginica, ain't she beautiful. Check it out. read more

Taylor Shellfish Farms - Virginica East Coast oyster in the Totten Inlet, South Puget Sound. $16/dozen - Seafood Markets Near Me - Shelton, Washington

They had good fresh seafood, many to choose from. The service was great. The people working there are really friendly.

The processing plant is in Shelton WA. I am so glad we made a stop here and not skipped it on our road trip to the Olympic National Park. Such a gem. I remember paying $3-$6 an oyster when I went to Taylor Shellfish restaurant in LA and looking the the price here between $1-$2, my jaw dropped. We snapped up a lot of oysters. I would saw it was close to two dozen for the two of us. We also ordered the geoduck chowder, which was okay. The oysters were the highlight as it was so fresh. I think I went to Nirvana that day for a brief moment! The only thing is that they no longer shuck them for you if you want to dine at their small lawn next to the seafood shack. Most of the items sold here are ideally to go, but no worries. The people who worked there was so friendly, they gave us a shucking 101 lesson and send us off with the tools. What an experience and we were lucky the weather held up for us. It's pretty wet and dreary in the Pacific NW at the end of June. We tasted the ocean in those oysters and that made our trip felt so fruitful. Wished we lived closer and could get there again sometime soon. read more

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Happiness is... seeing the ones you love enjoying the food they love . * One thing my pops wanted while visiting was to eat fresh oysters and of course @taylorshellfish is a 100% go to! For a long time I thought the Chuckanut location was the original farm but I realized while doing research, that their actual farm and where they distribute the oysters they harvest is in Shelton near Hood Canal. It's actually about the same amount of travel time too! * The Shelton location has their warehouses and in the front is a small market. They have shucked oysters in containers and mussels, clams, and various types of oysters in the shell for purchase. If you wish to eat it there instead of buying it wholesale, they put the oysters on ice and provide you with a shucker to borrow. If you need a tutorial on shucking, the people at the register are kind enough to show you and provide a sheet with pictures as well. After shucking a few, it's much easier than I thought it'd be. We enjoyed shucking and the experience so much we bought two shuckers engraved with @taylorshellfish (one for me and one for my dad) to take home for whenever we shuck in the future ! * We initially ordered a half dozen freshly harvested Shikoku and Kumamoto oysters and then ordered another dozen of Kumamotos because they were that good. Not only are the oysters fresh and have that unparalleled crisp taste of the ocean, but it feels extra satisfying shucking your own . If you want to go to their OG location, check out @taylorshellfish in Shelton . read more

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Do you want to feel like you stole amazing quality seafood? Come to Taylor! My boyfriend and I swung by Taylor Farms on our way out of Washington, with the hopes of picking up some shellfish to take home for dinner. The girl who was working the stand was super helpful, super friendly, and very knowledgeable about shellfish. We ended up leaving with 3lbs of steamer clams (the smallest bag they had!), as well as a dozen oysters (Fatty B's, XS pacific and Kumomoto). She packed them in ice in a box for us and it all came out to less than $35 bucks. It felt like we had robbed the place. Not only was the price and friendliness a wonderful surprise, but the quality of the shellfish was top notch. Taylor Farms hands down provided some of the best Oysters I have ever had. They were fresh and tasty and made for a wonderful dinner. 10/10, we will definitely be back! read more

I love Taylor shellfish in Cap Hill so when this market was on the way between Seattle and Portland we had to stop by. It is about 15 mins freeway west from Olympia. Would not come just for this, but if it's only a quick detour then yes! The shop is pretty tiny and was pretty quiet around late afternoon on a Monday. We picked up a couple jars of shucked oysters. $9 a jar for any size. $21 for same size but Kumamoto oysters. The lady wrapped it up in a bag with ice too so that was nice for the commute in the summer! We also had some on site. There are a couple picnic tables outside where you can have them. Each oyster was only around $1.30 which it's about $1 more each at their retail shops in Seattle. Great deals. Though I do think they take more care in shucking them at the shops. The ones we had more bits of stuff in it (rocks?). For the price and quality of oysters though, totally worth it. We had Shigoku and Virginica that day. They also serve a geoduck or oyster stew. Doesn't seem that fresh or is sitting all day though. However my boyfriend really enjoyed the oyster stew. It's almost just all oyster in a very buttery sauce. read more

Taylor Shellfish Farms - Oysters for here. Picnic tables outside. ~$1.30 each. Good. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Shelton, Washington

When my wife and I moved to Washington, we were excited about tasting some great seafood. I had only heard of the quality of seafood here and never tasted it. Quality seafood requires freshness and it can't be fresh if it travels 1,000 miles. So far, I can't say that I have been blown away by the quality of seafood here more than elsewhere but the northwest sure wins in terms of variety. Oysters are popular here and I have not yet developed a full appreciation for them. We find seafood shops like Taylor shellfish on our adventures around the northwest and they tend to have many different types of fish, clams, crabs that are cooked and smoked a variety of ways. Even the local grocery stores have multiple types of salmon, fileted, and whole, and from different regions of Washington. Note to anyone looking to buy a whole salmon on the cheap: filleting salmon is more difficult than most fish because they have an extra layer or two of bones. My first experience filleting a whole salmon was a learning experience. Hopefully, my next one will be better. My wife and I purchased fresh oysters and smoked oysters from Taylor shellfish farms. The quality of the fresh oysters looked great but my baked oysters cooking method still needs some refining. The smoked oysters were flavorful with a nice texture, unlike my wet baked ones. If you want a quick taste of the local oysters, buy smoked. read more

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Fresh oysters that will keep you eating. We came with a group of six on a mostly sunny day! We were told that even on rainy people will sit outside and shuck their own oysters. Luckily we didn't have to be committed. Calling these oysters fresh seems like an understatement! We tried a wide variety and i think each had their good qualities. Some were salty while others were a bit more savory. If you are in the area why not stop by? :) read more

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I am a giant fan of Taylor Shellfish Farms! If you are wanting bay fresh oysters, clams, mussels or Geoduck, this is the place. It is a tiny retail location, that has a lot to offer. No indoor seating or wait staff but the freshness makes up for that and more! They offer fresh Geoduck chowder to eat outside at the picnic tables or it can be lidded for take out. Oyster stew is no longer available but the Geoduck screams delicious!. There are smoked oysters also available in vac-sealed or canned options. They also offer an assortment of locally smoked fish varieties. Lastly, there is a large freezer space filled with many tasty seafood choices. We are never disappointed when we eat at Taylors~~ read more

Amazing geoduck chowder and salmon chowder! Also fresh oysters! So good and so much fun!

I had a great experience buying oyster seeds from Taylor this year. Although they were going to only deliver them, they agreed to let me pick them up at Shelton. I really appreciated how responsive they were as I was worried about how the seeds would do delivered. The seeds are great and we are continuing our oyster farm on our beach. I have also begun buying their live mussels this summer. They are fresh and very nice sized. Loving them steamed in Julia Child's recipe with some fresh squeezed lemon and a shake of red pepper flakes. If you can get to the Bread Peddler in Olympia - get a couple of their baguettes to sop up the broth. A heavenly meal. read more

Super fresh shellfish (we bought oysters and mussels), at great prices. We drive a bit out of our way whenever we visit our friends in the Seattle area. Bring a cooler as you'll no doubt take a bunch home! read more

Taylor Shellfish is a family-owned business with a 115-year history. Its specialty is oysters, and they now raise the most popular Eastern oyster, the Virginica. You can visit the wonderful web site to learn all about what they offer, and the seafood markets and restaurants they serve....many in Seattle. http://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/ read more

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Even though Taylor Shellfish Farms seems to have a massive distribution center a little further on along the freeway, this small shack is a neat find. We came in for fresh chowder, and ate it at one of the small picnic tables outside. The chowder seems to be about the only thing you really would eat on-site, since the operation seems mainly geared towards being a seafood market. They seemed to have a lot in stock, including geoduck! read more

If you are on your way to the Olympic national park or near Olympia, I highly recommend coming here for a pit stop. Try to call them ahead of time to arrange a tour at their facility. They sometimes show customers around the farm and processing plant. The shop on itself was amazing. They sell a variety of shellfish. We got the smoked oysters and four different kinds of fresh oyster. I don't normally eat raw oysters but they were pretty darn good. They offer you a towel, bucket and shucking knife. We also got the clam chowder and the oyster stew. We were feeling adventurous and got the oyster stew but regretted it because it tasted really seafoody. It had some grit but there were big chunks of oyster meat. We had geoduck chowder, that was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend getting this. They had picnic benches so you can eat it right there. Loved stopping by here. read more

I absolutely loved the experience! When we got there, it was drizzly but the wonderful lady made sure to accommodate us as we were anticipating eating there. She set up a whole platter for us, and was wonderful. There is no covered seating area but we just stood under the awning and shucked and ate right there. It was magnificent! The geoduck chowder was good but the oyster chowder was amazing. There is no way you should miss this spot. Do pick up a can of their smoked oysters too! read more

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I am a superfan of this joint for fresh shellfish! Never crowded, a crazy awesome selection of fresh oysters, clams, and smoked salmon! What more could you want! I have no idea why this place is so far from everything though, it is like they don't need the money or something. If you want the best Pacific oysters at a great value, this is your stop! We always visit when coming back from clamming and get a cup of their tasty chowder for the road. Dammit why can't more places be like this one, gosh it makes me so mad. read more

I'm a huge fan of fresh seafood and will travel far to get it. Taylor Shellfish Farms delivers in this regard! I bought a pint of shucked oysters and enjoyed them in the parking lot outside. Although they weren't shucked in front of my eyes and served on the half shell, they certainly tasted like it. Because Shelton is a huge supplier of live oysters to much of the country, I make it a point to eat oysters every time it appears on Shelton restaurant menus. But Taylor Shellfish Farms might be the best way to get your oyster fix. I look forward to returning next time I'm in the area. read more

I have always used Taylor for our family get together , we had a going away party fir nephew heading off for military training ( go army) and I ordered (5) dozen . We did shooters , schucked and ate raw , steamed on bbq , and yesterday pan fried , Omg how delicious they were , very fresh loved the nectar. Some people asked why I didn't get them off beach my self ... why would I risk it Taylor always know what is best and I for one trust them with the health of my family and guest Taylor Shellfish Farms , thank you you are simply the best !!!! read more

I was told to stop here on our way into Shelton, Wa. Family event brought us up here to this sleepy town, and Taylor's is a family staple. There not a small mom and pop though. They have oyster bars and markets all over Washington. This market, however, is tiny. Oysters greet you behind the counter as well as clams, mussels, and geoducks (didn't get but I have to try it once). Couple soups available to go. On top of the counter, you'll find every condiment needed to enhance your shellfish experience. Posted on the back wall are the prices for local, Pacific oysters. I've had them in LA in various restaurants. Usually on the larger side, but large as in the size of the end of a big spoon. They had smalls and mediums listed. Got a dozen smalls and I splurged a dollar or two more for a dozen mediums. Medium. Not a very intimidating word especially when I'm extra large. We'll get to that later. Lady behind the counter asked if we wanted them cold. Sure. Iced up our bag and we were on our way. We get to the house and pull out this "medium" oyster. Good lord. The thing was easily as big as my hand, and my hand is huge. Looked like a boulder. Intimidation set in after we opened one. How am I going to eat that thing? No simple nibble and swallow. This would require some serious chewing. Like a oyster hamburger patty. Nevertheless, we powered through them all because they were fresh and delicious. Be warned though. "Mediums." read more

Drove down to OLympic National Park for the weekend and made a pit stop. Bought 4 dz of Shigoku & Kumamoto oysters, 2 lbs of mussels and clams. Got one pint of clam chowder. Very very friendly service. Can't eat on site like in Bellingham. Everything tasted amazing! Unfortunately, it's way far for us to come here from north Seattle. read more

Stopped in once to get local oysters and I was told the only thing they had were oysters from Willapa Bay. Stopped in again to get smoked salmon and the price was sky high. I bought some anyway and it was rancid. It is too bad considering the local production of oysters and chum salmon that there is nowhere in Mason County that has good fresh local seafood. read more

How can this place not have a single review? Want shellfish directly from the source? I picked up some Manila clams and oysters a couple of months ago and was very happy. Double check your gps directions. I blindly followed my gps and I ended up on an Indian reservation. read more

All too often places that sell raw seafood have an "air" about them, if you know what I mean. Not the retail store at Taylor Shellfish Farms, no odor at all. It is a real testament to the attention to cleanliness that you want in a place that sells seafood. At just over $6/pound for fresh clams the prices are pretty decent too. There are tables and a grill in case you decide to consume your purchase almost immediately. Note that at the time you can not consume alcohol on premise but they have applied for a permit to allow consumption, so that may be an option in the future. Do not forget to grab a cup, bowl or quart of chowder as it is quite good. The options available this weekend were geoduck or oyster chowders. It is a well made chowder with an ample amount of fresh herbs that make it nice and flavorful. I'm guessing that it is made with whole milk and not half and half, so it is not as rich as some New England chowders I have had. For my tastes it was just about perfect with a nice amount of geoduck, potatoes and onion with that freshness that good herbs add. Along the wall there are freezer units filled with even more options. If you want to purchase anything and there is no one to help you there is a RED BUTTON on the wall near the factory entrance that you can push to request assistance. This location is just off 101 at the exit just north of the Little Creek Casino. Staff are knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. read more

As good as it gets.. and Bill is so friendly and makes sure you get what you need .. if he has it. We frequently buy our clams from him at the Ballard Market on Sundays, but when my Japanese parents came into town, I asked for geoduck and scallops and he made them appear :) ---- which we promptly had sashimi-style. SO fresh and delicious! Thank you, Bill! read more

This place is right along the way when traveling from Olympic National Park to Seattle. For the life of me, I don't know how it's not a recommended course of travel in every guidebook and on every blog. We stopped by and were lucky enough to get some fresh geoduck. Margaret, who is the store manager, kindly offered to prepare it and let us eat it right there in the store. A little squeeze of lemon an voila! the most delicious, firm, and sweet clam meat one could hope for. We also tried the fresh smoked oysters. These babies are not canned and so have the taught texture of a fresh oyster vs. the grainy texture of a canned oyster. Last, we purchased a oyster knife and a dozen shigoku's and then shucked and ate them in the parking lot. Little squeeze of lemon and we were in oyster heaven. Highly recommended if you love adventurous eating experiences. read more

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Amazing prices for everything they have to offer. We tried the restaurant before we knew there was a factory. My parents were super stoked to bring us here, and so were we. The small oysters are the perfect size! The medium oysters were the size of my hand! I also bought the oyster stew that we raved about in the restaurant, as well as trying the Manila clams and mussels. My family had a feast of shellfish and we absolutely loved it. My partner and I actually came back twice during our visit to Olympia. This place makes me excited about the possibility of moving to Olympia. It's located in Shelton, but it's only less than twenty minutes away. read more

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HUGE disappointment. We've driven by this place prob a dozen times since we go out to Shelton often to visit family. Our Shelton family has always had nothing but nice things to say about Taylor shellfish farms & I believe a few of our relatives are very good friends with members of the Taylor family. We finally got a chance to stop by on our way home this past weekend & bought 1 geoduck to try for the 1st time & a doz shigoku oysters. All but 2 of the oysters were dead & I'm pretty sure the geoduck is dead as well. Kinda feel deliberately ripped off since the lady went in the back to get everything instead of from the front case. Shady stuff. Buyer beware. read more

Bought fresh clams, mussels, Indian smoked aka candied salmon, and some of those fantastic smoked oysters. Can't say enough. They even pack your stuff in ice. Cooked the shellfish in some white wine and garlic. Wicked. So fresh. Plump mussels and clams. Def worth checking out. read more