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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

Oh wow excellent food, oysters, cocktails and now I forget the other treats - I just know I'll be going back! Delightful friendly service, and fresh ambiance read more

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

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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My server was very gracious, as I asked questions about the menu. Was here for happy hour and the cava was yummy. I got the HH shucked dozen, which happened to be Beach Glass variety. They were bigger than my favorites, but still tasty. I found the mignonette to be doing the bare minimum in that department. Seems like they really want to get you to spend extra for horseradish or cocktail. I saw the Louis salad could come with a half crab, and because I didn't want shrimp, asked if they could do that for Caesar, too. They did! Just not sure why that isn't reflected in the menu. Loved the outdoor seating on a sunny Friday, and the servers were attentive but not hovering. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - HH dozen shucked - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love oysters. Not gonna lie. I came here for the oysters. Twice. And I don't even live here The first time I came, I went to a show at Climate Center Arena. It's literally across the street from there. Great little place to stop in before a show! That evening I ate two dozen oysters, Shucker's choice! I think it was 42 bucks. Not cheap but worth every penny! The second time, we went with friends for happy hour. This time I tried the happy hour oysters (fat boy?), which was a bargain at $2.25 each. They were delicious, but, quite frankly, I missed the variety that I got last time with the combination plate . That said, they were fabulous! Now let's talk geoduck. This is something else they are known for. Highly, highly recommend, but please don't Google it before you order. Please. Don't. I had the Geoduck ceviche, which was excellent! My friend had the Geoduck chowder and he loved that. Just, please, don't Google a picture of this creature. Taylors is a chain, but apparently they have their own farm for a lot of their seafood. I've never been disappointed. Each location has a slightly different feel and the menu changes constantly. I don't think you can go wrong here! read more

Nice variety of oysters (and other shellfish). It's not cheap, but you're paying for the experience, the brand name, and the location in Seattle center. Good amount of seating indoors and outdoors. I imagine it can get busy on days that there are events at the arena, but it seems like they have a very efficient process They charge automatic 18.9% "service fee" on all checks, which is not stated up front. According to the note found only on the last copy of the receipt, the entire amount is retained by the restaurant to pay for undefined "benefits". Does this mean healthcare? PTO? And for whom - the staff at the restaurant itself, or is it shared with the corporate overlords? Does this fee mean they actually pay a fair wage? I was left with many questions, including if/how much I should tip on top of the service fee... read more

I got a call back from Taylor Shellfish and Oyster Bar Queen Anne location regarding my complaint about food poisoning. We discussed and resolved the matter to my satisfaction. I appreciate the followup conversation I had with Melissa. We did have a pleasant time there and the service was very good. I am still not sure where the sickness to myself, my wife and daughter occurred so I can't give the restaurant better than a three star but I'm happy that they were concerned about it and gave me a call back. read more

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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Was planning to try to place out, however their A frame sign was blocking access to the curb ramp and Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) so I could not safely access the restaurant. Guess Taylor don't care about disability access. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Sign blocking curb ramp and APS. Disability access denied to the sidewalk. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for seafood and a good place to bring family/friends from out of town. They also have a pretty good happy hour! read more

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The perfect spot for a seafood lover -- stopped by this location right before the Kraken game for HH since it was walking distance from Climate Pledge, which ended up being a great decision. I've never been huge on oysters, but I loved the ones they have here -- very light, not too briny! The staff here is really chill, and the ambiance is nice for a little date night -- it's a small space, and not too loud. HH is well-priced and I really loved whatever lavender cider they have on tap at the moment. For food, I loved literally everything we had but some of my standouts include: Crab Mac: SO. GOOD. The mac was flavorful and had a solid amount of crab meat, as well as delicious breadcrumbs sprinkled on top. Broiled Oysters: for folks that are picky about raw oysters, these are the gateway. The broiled cheese is so good and I would happily come back to eat this and only this. Smoked Oyster Dip: a smoky, complex flavor which is SO. FIRE. I could've gone back and ordered another one of these. read more

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The best shellfish properly Shucked oysters and other delicious items on the menu. Taylor Shellfish company specializes in Northwest Shellfish and they have four different locations with each one offering different menu choices and special dishes. They have been farming shellfish since 1890 and they have a great standard that they uphold. I highly recommend the oysters and also the Dungeness crab they have their own unique presentation for Dungeness crab. Pro tip don't get butter just try the "head fat" sauce it will change the way you look at crab. Also another delicacy is the Geoduck my preferred way to eat it is Sashimi style with Tamari and Wasabi. But it's also in the Chowder if you're unsure about how it will taste. The Olympia oyster is small but packs huge flavor, is a gem of the West Coast. read more

5 star experience for happy hour! We ordered: 6HH pac -X $13.50, $2.25 ea 6HH Pac Petite $2.25 ea cock tail $1 horseradish $1 HH Geoduck $12 HH beer $5.5 wildflower cocktail $15 Service was friendly. They add an auto service charge of 18.9%. All of the items are fresh. Wildflower cocktail wasn't very good. Street parking only. I would probably only come during HH. If it's not, value might not be there. Cool, clean spot inside with outdoor seating as well. read more

So the feeling here is very laid-back industrial type concrete floors. Small limited menu. There seem to be a few more items online like crab macaroni and cheese, and stuff like that that they did not have at the restaurant. Oysters were 3 to 5 dollars apiece half a loaf of bread was five dollars which I think should come with any clams ,muscles or chowder that you order. Geoduck sashimi was quite small I thought. Caesar salad was good, I liked that it had the white anchovies on it. Service was good they've taken all the work out of figuring out a tip and just did it for me . I'd also like them to come tuck me in at night. All in all, I thought the food was good, little pricey I think. read more

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Great oysters, but the drinks here aren't the best... Ordered a dozen oysters and was impressed by the selection, they have like 5-6 different types and all were pretty good. They only give you a vinaigrette to go with them and maybe I'm boujie but I'm used to a few other assortments with it. Also got the geoduck sashimi and that wasn't too bad, came with wasabi and soy sauce which was good. But omg we ordered a few drinks and what on gods name is going on here? 2 different old fashions and they were both terrible. The "regular" one was fizzy and didn't taste anything like an old fashioned. It kinda killed the vibe for me tbh... slightly disappointed overall especially when I came out here for a business trip and had them on my list for a while. :( read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - OYSTER SHOOTER* - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Im not a huge fan of mulusk like food, but I really enjoyed them today. It's not like I've never had it made well before, but something about my selection just seemed a bit better than the usual good I'd get from other places. Maybe it's the quality. Each piece had a pleasant texture. The sauces and seasonings used were not over powering instead just right and very complimentary. I like the little toppings and sauce they give when you order the individuals. I was suprised to see how many customers where dining in even though it was only a Thursday evening. Well I was suprised until I tried the food. Lol. The interior is very cozy with a cool L-shapped wrap-around bar and table seating all around. They do offer outdoors eating as well. Regardless if you dine Indoors or outdoors they have floor to ceiling windows that let you enjoy the outside ambiance which is very lovely. Trees all around amd right across from the arena/science center amenities. The service at this place is on par. I don't think my visit would have been as good as it was had it mot been for the amazing servers and their ability to describe the menu and give recommendations based on what your looking for. Yes and the food comes out relatively quickly. Especially the uncooked dishes. Lol. read more

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