I don't know why it has taken me so long after so many times riding my motorcycle on Chuckanut Drive. First off the scene --as you're eating pretty much on the water as you can get, without your feet getting wet. Peaceful, Serene, Perfect. Tray of a dozen mixed oysters spectacularly fresh and expertly shucked. It's not cheap, but who cares. I'll be back ...soon. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is a solid option for fresh seafood in a prime location right by the Space Needle. The oysters were excellent--super fresh and flavorful, though they were a bit on the smaller side and fairly expensive for the size. We also enjoyed the geoduck, which tasted great, though the portion size was pretty modest as well. Because the portions tend to be smaller, you'll definitely want to order several dishes to share to get a complete meal. Overall, it's a good spot with high-quality food if you're exploring the area read more

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I was slightly disappointed by the food here. However, I acknowledge it may just be personal preference, especially when eating the raw oysters. I usually really like raw oysters, but I found these ones were pretty briny and oceany, which I didn't love, although that could just be my personal preference. I did appreciate how the oysters were very large, so if you really like them, this is great for you. I was disappointed in the Caesar salad. It just felt kind of bland. I wish there was more dressing. Nothing really stood out about it. I did like the moqueca. That was definitely the best thing of the night. It had great flavor, and they were generous with the amount of seafood they gave you. If I were to come back, I would get that again and pass on the two other items I had. The service was efficient, and I enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the chefs cook. The atmosphere inside was very comfortable too. read more

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Exceptional service and staff was great to talk to and get advice for my wish-washy self. Oysters were fresh and full of flavor. Clam chowder was very tasty and creamy. I wasn't a big fan of the Bloody Mary because the garnish (smoked oyster) put shined the drink but it was still acceptable. Clean and nice environment and although not large looks like it could handle a large group or two. It would be nice to have more half and half dishes to sample but food-wise what I had was good. I'll just have to come back and try other things. read more

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We love Taylor Shellfish and were excited to have their special Valentine's Day menu. Started with a good dirty martini and Holy Mountain Black beer-a little too earthy for my husband. Then 1/2 dz Virginia Totten oysters! So delicious! Next Dungeness Crab Cake- very disappointing. Both breading and crab tough and chewy. Scallop Crudo was fantastic! Black Cod was also really good with a wonderful crisp skin! Gnocchi we didn't like. Chewy and the teeny tiny "Manila" clams were also chewy. Sauce was good-all sauces were good. Server suggested an Albarino wine which i really liked. Dessert was Cardamom Panna Cotta, yummy. Service was very good read more

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We received a lukewarm greeting. We were seated and provided a bottle of water and no glasses. After sitting unattended for entirely too long we decided to leave. I had the feeling that we simply weren't welcome for some reason. The restaurant was nearly empty. A very strange and disappointing experience. read more

My wife and I arrived in Seattle. Once settled in our hotel, we walked to Taylor's for dinner. We get comfortable at the bar where we get introduced to Carmel our bartender and server. Little did we know that we would spend an amazing 2+ hours of not stop fun! We ordered the epic Shuckers Dozen. We had no idea how diverse oysters can be. They served the in pairs of oysters from different regions. If you order help yourself enjoy them by starting o. The outside working to the middle. What a treat! We next moved on to the Cesar Salad and the Northwest Chowder featuring the Geoduck clams. It's the absolute best Chowder we've ever had! If you don't get here whether you live in the Seattle area or just visiting, you're missing out on a true gem of a restaurant! Between the great service, food and music. We sealed in at strangers and out a family! We're going to miss this place when we return home! Thank you for the epic experience! read more

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tl;dr - fresh seafood, not many cooked options, can be pricey for the portion I came here for a quick lunch when my parents were visiting recently. The place was completely empty at 1pm on a Tuesday so we were able to be seated immediately. The food did not disappoint with the seafood being fresh and with good flavor. Roasted Brussel Sprouts - nicely cooked with good coating of balsamic sauce. Steamed mussels in garlic butter sauce - delicious and well cooked. I personally like the sauce a little thicker and richer. Geoduck crudo - fresh with an interesting red pepper sauce. The siphon was crunchy while the body was soft and chewy Caesar Salad - nicely dressed with fresh ingredients. I really liked the flavor and texture of the anchovies. Service was friendly but I was expecting them to be a little more attentive given there were no other customers at that time. This location is right across from Seattle Center and parking is metered and on the street. read more

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Have been attempting to try this spot for a while and finally made it happen! Their patio is almost never open even in summer and we have come by with our dog before to try but no dice. The food is really good though and we would definitely come back for more if their patio opened up more (we are usually walking our dog when in the area). The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in answering our questions about the food. The indoor ambiance is nice, though the tables are a little close together and I imagine it's lovely on the patio when it's nice out. It's pricey but honestly worth it if you're looking for good seafood in the area. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Clam chowder and MATCHA'DO ABOUT NOTHING - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love the Pacific and Virginica oysters here. Taylor Shellfish reliably has the best oyster selection in the city of Seattle. We ate outdoors with our dog. Service isn't that quick so come here for a relaxed meal. read more

The service was great! The server was really knowledgeable about the product and gave excellent oyster recommendations that were spot on. Husband got the prawn roll and it was incredible as well. Managed to slip in during a layover and would make it a point to visit them again to try more of the menu. Amazing local spot. It's so quaint it's the perfect spot for a dinner date. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the food and service here! Everything is very good, and the waiters are so nice. They have great seafood, and the oysters are absolutely yummy! read more

A truly lovely experience at Taylor Shellfish Farms! The fresh seafood, especially the mixed oyster set, is definitely the main attraction here. The service was polite, though maybe a bit more reserved than what we've enjoyed at their other branches. Just a small tip for other visitors: the building's parking garage for $4-$6 is quite convenient. Also, be aware of the automatic 18.9% service charge. Overall, a great place for seafood read more

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Enjoyed the happy hour oysters, bread and butter and baked oysters. Convenient to stop by after visiting the space needle read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Oyster happy hour - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came for the happy hour -- great oysters and great service! Our server was super friendly and helpful. She was knowledgeable and attentive. The oysters tasted super fresh! The geoduck sashimi had a really interesting crunchy but still soft texture. It was sweet, seafood-y, overall a really interesting and tasty meal read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - DAILY FEATURED OYSTER*, GEODUCK SASHIMI* - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A nice spot near the Space Needle. It was decently busy when we came in but were seated immediately. They have a unique Geoduck Chowder which is a then velvety texture and deliciously creamy. Only downside for me was that I couldn't tell what was the Geoduck in it, the pieces are small and minced. We did the oyster sampler platter which featured 2 or 3 from each type of oyster offered. This was an awesome was to try them all and compare. Last we ordered the Geoduck sashimi. Similar to conch sashimi it has a bit of a soft crunch texture. Would recommend all items tried today! read more

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Came for a half dozen oysters and a couple cocktails, left knowing we found our favorite neighborhood spot. Staff was warm and taught us so much, Hannah was awesome and crafted a killer special cocktail. We'll certainly be back! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Strangely it was not busy at all. Food and service was excellent. Wife's new favorite seafood restaurant in the world. Bread was delish. Oyster sampler was fun and excellent. She was skeptical at first on the servers recommendation of Moqueca.....a Brazilian shellfish stew with coconut milk. One of the best, if not the best, seafood dish she has had. Loved it. read more

I had dinner here with my husband. We liked their fresh oysters and we enjoyed the seafood courses they have. The service was fast, the bathroom was clean, and the receptionist and crew were all accommodating. Not in the photo but we also ordered Moqueca and that turned out to be my favorite among all the dishes we ordered. The ambiance is ideal for dinner with friends or co-workers after a long day. read more

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Perfect spot for a rest and some oysters. The Caesar salad was a surprising standout and the bread was fresh and warm. In addition to the oysters of course. The server was very chill but super helpful. read more

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Such a great meal and experience. We started with fresh oysters and then cocktail sauce. It was fantastic. Clean oysters, even my daughter was like "these are really good." We then had the steamed clams and baguette. Very flavorful and bread was crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle perfect for dipping in the clam broth. We finished with the dungeonous crab. The crab was good but the aioli made it and took it up a notch. Highly recommend. My wife had the stuff sole and was very happy. Highly recommend for a more local experience. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Crab and aioli - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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All the good things we've heard about this place are true! I've been meaning to go here for a long time, as I am huge shellfish lover. We finally decided to go for lunch on my birthday, which is New Year's Eve. They were doing a "countdown to the new year" special where there was a special on a different item everyday. We were lucky that on NYE the special was on the Salish Sampler, $20 off the usual price. What a steal. Even without the discount I think the sampler is sooo worth it. It came with a dozen oysters (x2 of 6 different varieties), a whole Dungeness crab, 4 fat shrimp, marinated mussels, geoduck caviar, and two little spoons of caviar. We also opted to get the baguette which was HUGE and so worth it for dipping and pairing with the different sampler items. Oysters were fresh and delicious. It was so fun to try all the different ones which each had their own levels of sweetness, brine, and umami. I loved adding the hot sauce that it came with to my oysters. The crab, omg! Sooooo sweet and delicious. Like crazy sweet. The crab butter - WOW. Star of the platter honestly. I dipped everything in it, the crab itself, the shrimp, the bread, even the marinated mussels. Best bite of the day - I had my final crab leg dipped in crab butter with the caviar on top. Servers were very nice and helpful. Drinks were good. Overall just loved our experience and it felt so special for my birthday. If you like shellfish, oysters, etc, this is a MUST in Seattle. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - SALISH SAMPLER* and MACRINA BAGUETTE - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ive been to shows & events a million times & have wanted to try Taylor Shellfish & popped in after a Storm preseason game. We shared multiple items - dozen oysters, oysters Rockefeller, jalapeño shooter, crab louie salad, bread from marina & i had a paloma. It was super busy and our server kept up even though it seemed that there was limited staffing that day. The vibe was high and it was a great stop off to eat before Sunday Funday. read more

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This was a really enjoyable dining experience overall. The staff was knowledgeable, offered thoughtful recommendations, and helped us choose items that turned out to be excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, making it easy to see why this place has such a great reputation. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a relaxed meal. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that the service felt a little slow during part of our visit, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality seafood in a comfortable setting. read more

My partner and I stopped in for a quick bite and had a good experience overall. The welcome when we arrived wasn't quite as friendly as we had hoped, but our server was fantastic--attentive, personable, and professional. My partner enjoyed the chowder, and I had a dozen oysters. The oysters were fresh, and the accompaniments were spot on. The food was good, and the great service made the visit worthwhile. read more

Great place for oysters! Not a cheap meal but worth trying. Nothing was particularly mind blowing but the oysters were a standard good, good enough to return to. Casual ambiance, but menu is casual upscale in terms of price given that it is seafood. I enjoyed visiting and would recommend it. Service was kind, straightforward, but nothing particularly special, but it is expected for a more casual place like this. Not a bad thing! read more

Visiting the beautiful city of Seattle, so had to grab some oysters and geoduck. To our luck, we came during happy hour, so that worked out perfectly. Not a true fan of oysters at all, but still wanted to give it a go. Geoduck has barely any flavor and has the texture of soft gristle. So it was all an experience for sure. The pickled veggies were shockingly good, as well as the salmon dip. Our waitress was amazing and super informative. The atmosphere is casual, calm, and clean, although they do have a few flies inside trying to get back outside. We killed 2 of them at the window table during our lunch. read more

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Very pricey for subpar oysters and seafood. We had a seafood platter with various prawn, geoduck and oysters that they recommended. The oyster was tasteless, like washed out with water. The only good thing was the clam chowder. Everything was quite pricey and do not come if you're really hungry, your bill will be horrendous. The atmosphere is nice and service was good, only the food was quite bland and boring. read more

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After a great time at the pop culture museum I was in search of some great oysters. Originally half shell was on the brain but that restaurant was in the opposite direction. Luckily I found out this place had some oysters. Little did I know this company distributes oysters throughout Seattle.y wife and I had 4 of the pacific, 1 each of the fat bastards. 1 each of the variety of oysters that were on the menu. All of the oysters were different in brinyness and some were creamier than others. As I expected they were probably the best oysters I had compared to hog island oysters in the bay area. read more

Great oyster prices for happy hour! Geoduck and oysters were fresh, and the chip dip was a generous portion. Loved everything here and will definitely be back to try more! read more

I have had wonderful experiences at a different location before, but I guess I was just not lucky on the day I visited this one. My friend and I came for the geoduck, but we stayed for some oysters. I really can't get enough of the geoduck, it is my favorite. It wasn't until later on in the night that I had the worst episode of food poisoning that I have ever experienced. I have never had food poisoning like this before, and will most likely be avoiding all oysters for the foreseeable future so that I can never have to experience that again. Luckily, my friend was fine and did not have the same experience as me. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was excellent. Super fresh oysters& great happy hour. Nice specialty cocktails with beautiful presentation read more

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Despite the lackluster 'greeting' from the host we thought we'd try it out. Sat at the bar and did not receive even a glance from any one of the three people behind the counter and decided against staying as we didn't seem to be welcome for whatever reason. read more

Small intimate place located walking distance from the Seattle Space Needle. Came here for the oysters, the shuckers dozen; they did not disappoint. Expensive but worth it, if you love raw oysters. The surprise dish of the night however was the geoduck chowder, perfectly seasoned, chock full of goodies, we should have ordered two! Get it with the bread for dipping. Service was efficient and gratuity was included. Location was convenient if you couldn't make it to the farm like us due to time constraints. Would totally visit again if in the area again and try other menu items as everything looked so good. read more

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my girlfriend took me here for my first time and specifically came for the happy hour. They had a special on the crab because one of their water tanks broke, The service was super helpful, they gave us more chips for the oyster dip that we had The ambience had indoor and outdoor seating. I enjoyed their bake oysters and their mai tai drink read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - baked oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came in for a quick drink before a show. They ended up just making a drink for us and it ended up delicious. The place was clean and busy with open bar seating. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved this place - went for a casual luncheon with my son and it did not disappoint. Their employees have a PhD in Oysters!! Try the Geoduck! read more

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We ordered 3 different kinds of oysters. Maybe we're not as versed, but they were all very fishy. I only ate one while my husband forced the rest. Then, we left. Just know that this is not really a place to go if you're really hungry and expecting a meal that'll fill you. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here with a friend before a concert over at Climate Pledge. It was around 6pm and the place was pretty busy. We were seated at a long table in the back, sitting across from each other, with two more parties of two that came in shortly after us. We decided on the Salish Sampler and two Geoduck chowders. The sampler was good, but way over priced--at market value it was over $140. The star of the show was the smoked oysters. The aioli sauce was sweet. The slaw was heavy on ginger and could have been balanced more nicely with a good amount of cilantro added to it. The chowder was mediocre. I did not feel or see any clams, basically potato soup. They also use julienned carrots in the soup--which is not my preference, but okay. I do not like that they only have a digital menu that you have to pull up on your phone. I also loathe businesses that tack on an automatic service charge "to pay their employees fairly". While the ambiance was chill and the place had a little charm to it--I did feel it was a bit cramped. It was difficult to eat comfortably. Not enough space on the table, especially to be sharing with other parties. This seating area would best be used for those just getting a few drinks and sharing an appetizer. There was nowhere to hang your coat except for a coat rack in the corner with who knows how many coats already on it. Maybe invest in some table stool with back so folks can hang their coats there. I don't think that I would return to this business. read more

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This place was great. Very cool ambiance. Clean and cold just like the oysters you crave. We were walking around Seattle all day and Taylor's Oyster fish satisfied the seafood craving. The service was fast and efficient. Everything we ordered arrived quickly. We made it for Happy Hour which was great during the week. I'll be back for more Oysters and food next time I'm in the area. read more

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