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Greeted and sat fairly promptly. Interior is low lit and cozy. Liked looking at the pictures on the wall. Server (Brad) was fairly attentive. Although he didn't notice our water was empty he noticed I did not care for the fry sauce. It tasted oily and bland. French fries were standard. Fried oysters were pretty good, inconsistent seasoning on the breading, some were overly seasoned. Raw oysters were very tasty, clean and good on their own as well as with the provided vinegary sauce. Geoduck sashimi tasted clean although cut into odd small irregular bits. Would've been even better with some pickled ginger. Cocktails were good, not very strong.
Love this place!! Super chill vibe all immersed as you walk in, cozy interiors that make oh so inviting, nice brews, tasty clam chowder, fresh briny oysters, and colossal shrimp cocktail, too!! It was a bit shady outside, with lots of homeless folks begging and actually living around here on the streets. Nice once you step inside though.... It's a whole new world of goodies to take in! We had been hanging at the Seattle Museum taking in the arts and stuff and were hungry for some seafood. We are in Seattle, I understand these folks don't know much about fishing in these parts. But just maybe we can find something to eat. LOL Bartender was great, made good beer suggestions. I ended up with a nice hazy IPA. C had some white wine. I am dying to get back here soon! Nice memory here! It's worth a stop if you can get here sometime. Be sure to have some change handy, though. CHANGE!!! '26 - 45
This spot is pretty notorious if you like shellfish, especially oysters. Didnt even have a chance to take a photo because the crew ate them so fast! We ordered the fish and chips, prawn po boy, and caesar salad with prawns. The prawns were huge! Everyone enjoyed all the different foods. And the staff was fun and friendly.
I tried four oysters for my lunch: Pacifica - a little chewy and briny, Kumamoto - tiniest of the four I tried but pleasant tasting, Shigoku - while on the small side, a little briny and probably my second favorite, and lastly Virginica - which was a good size and definitely my favorite as it was fresh tasting and not too briny. I also split the NW chowder with my hubby who had the fish and chips - yummy but a bit thinner than I prefer, with a bit of bell pepper taste. It also has geoduck instead of oysters which he wasn't sure of but ate it anyway! He did say the fish and chips were "really good" but felt the fried were a bit soft which I concurred. Lastly, our server was spot on and so informative!
The best oysters in Seattle, bar none. For the price, quality AND level of customer service, Taylor's is gonna be near impossible to beat! Whether you're new to Seattle or in need of the freshest oysters possible, this is the place to go. Don't spend your time and hard earned money anywhere else! Come here immediately and enjoy the vibes, you'll be glad you did! I didn't write a review the first time I came here, but the second time.. I knew I had to. Going here a second time I had very high expectations coming from the first visit and the second visit, to my surprise was an even better experience! Oysters were fresh as always, and the employees deserve an A+++. Seriously. We went to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday there, and they made her day so much more special! I really appreciated that (since I hyped this place to the max) and I'm sure she did as well! I've tasted many different kinds of oysters around the US and even out of the country, but the only ones that I really remember are Taylor's, there's nothing like them, at least I tell myself "Taylor's might not be the best oysters in the world, but I haven't tasted any that were better!!"
When in Seattle and craving oysters or seafood in general-- gotta come here, never disappoints. This time also tried their large shrimp-- delicious as well as their smoked oyster dip. Friends tried geoduck for the first time-- not my fave but like that you're able to try it here. Cocktails and bubbles were delightful as well.
On the walking route between Seattle ferry terminal and the big sports stadiums. Dropped in before game day and they were crowded but efficient. The dozen oyster sampler was incredibly fresh, definitely worth going back to. Also got the oyster po boy and the fish and chips which were excellent. Staff were very friendly and solicitous despite the place being jammed. Clearly a good work culture where servers were happy to help each other and the customer. Great place for super fresh oysters and friendly staff!
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is highly raved about for oysters. I came here after an event with a friend and we ordered I think 4 different types of oysters, 3 of each. They were delicious, fresh, and briny. They helped refreshed us. Obviously came here for a light snack, but everything else on their menu looked great too! Hopefully I get to try more of it next time!
Stopped in here before a show at Wamu. We have been to the one up on Chuckanut and wanted to see if the menu here offered more., which it did! The greeter, who was also our server was very nice and in ordering all the varieties of oysters, he gave me the whole rundown on what notes to expect from each one. Each oyster runs a little under $5. We sat at the bar right in front of where they shuck the oysters. It was a very mellow and relaxing atmosphere. Now I know that seafood is paired well with white wine, but I will say that I was disappointed with no red wine options. Even if it was one. I know I could have had a beer or mixed drink, but red wine just sounded good. Either way I skipped the alcohol and went with water. My wife ordered the Spring Salad which had apples, lemon juice and chucks of white cheddar. It was very refreshing. Last but not least(or maybe) I ordered the crab roll. It came out looking beautiful with a pile of micro greens on top(which I love), however the crab was overpowered by dill and lemon? The crab roll had more of a tuna fish flavor. I couldn't understand why you would want to mask the flavor of crab. It was very disappointing. For $30 I was hoping to have something that had the crab flavor, but it fell flat. The hand cut fries that came with it definitely helped me feel a little better. We knew what we were getting into with the menu really, it wasn't large but served its purpose. Anyone know why there are so few actual restaurants down there? We struggle to fine an actual restaurant when we go to events down in that area... Anyway this was much like the Chuckanut location, it was a nice experience, but I don't see it being worked into the rotation when we are in the area.
I had an amazing experience at Taylor's Shellfish in Pioneer Square. The moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone; warm, stylish, and laid-back, with that perfect Seattle vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer than planned. Our server, Marissa, deserves her own shout-out. She was genuinely one of the best servers I've had in the city....hands down!!! Super friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable about everything on the menu. She made the whole experience feel easy and elevated. The fried oysters and baked oysters were out of this world. Perfectly cooked, seasoned just right, and fresh in a way you can't fake. Easily some of the best oysters I've had in Seattle and that's saying a lot! The drinks were on point too. Great variety, balanced, and they paired perfectly with the food. Whether you're grabbing a cocktail or sticking to something simple, you're not going to be disappointed. Overall, this place is a winner. Amazing food, incredible service from Marissa, great energy, and solid drinks. I'll definitely be back!Highly recommend!
Just had a fantastic happy hour experience at this restaurant. The Shucker's Dozen ($43) provided a great way to taste-test the available varieties, and my sister and I were able to determine future favorites from there. We also had some baked oysters ($5 ea.), which were delightful, and the geoduck sashimi ($16), which was also very good. I have no regrets regarding our choices, and our server, identified as PM S on the receipt, lol, was fantastic. Highly recommend a visit here if you are an oyster fan.
Yum! The pioneer square location is the only one with a fryer. Take advantage of the corkage fee- do a tasting at Browne beforehand & bring over a Cab Sauv Rosé or White blend. The fried oysters and oyster dip are MUSTs. This place is so uniquely Seattle. Recommend oysters in months that end in 'ber. Would be very fun to do a wines tasting & dinner here before a concert at Wamu. Staff are chill. We loved Vanessa!
Visiting in Seattle we got a few referrals for this restaurant for the local charm and fresh oysters party of 2 on Tuesday evening didn't realize they had a wait list you could call ahead so we had a 20-15m for a very small high top table I will say that the prices seemed high to me but the seafood was very good
4 months ago
Taylor's is consistently the best oysters I've had *anywhere*. California, the East Coast, Europe, Japan, and Taylor's still wins. I've brought friends visiting from other countries (the Australian was bragging about their oysters) and Taylor's always makes them go "oh". I can't recommend it enough and this is the place I take new visitors to the city. It's especially nice when the servers give you the whole story and age and growing techniques and species for each oyster on the platter. Cocktails have been hit or miss but I can't even deduct a point for it because I've literally never had better oysters. read more
Classic Steamers Combo (mussels and clams): 3/5, the broth was a bit sweet for my liking and it lacked flavor. I did enjoy the seafood though. I did not like that there was no bread included with the meal. Baguette: 3/5 meh, it was cold and bland, I prefer mine thinly sliced and toasted Pinot Gris: 3/5 basic white wine but it did its job Overall I probably would not visit here again. I will note though the fish and chips seemed to be an extremely popular menu item, almost every table ordered it while I was there. read more
Greeted and sat fairly promptly. Interior is low lit and cozy. Liked looking at the pictures on the wall. Server (Brad) was fairly attentive. Although he didn't notice our water was empty he noticed I did not care for the fry sauce. It tasted oily and bland. French fries were standard. Fried oysters were pretty good, inconsistent seasoning on the breading, some were overly seasoned. Raw oysters were very tasty, clean and good on their own as well as with the provided vinegary sauce. Geoduck sashimi tasted clean although cut into odd small irregular bits. Would've been even better with some pickled ginger. Cocktails were good, not very strong. read more
Love this place!! Super chill vibe all immersed as you walk in, cozy interiors that make oh so inviting, nice brews, tasty clam chowder, fresh briny oysters, and colossal shrimp cocktail, too!! It was a bit shady outside, with lots of homeless folks begging and actually living around here on the streets. Nice once you step inside though.... It's a whole new world of goodies to take in! We had been hanging at the Seattle Museum taking in the arts and stuff and were hungry for some seafood. We are in Seattle, I understand these folks don't know much about fishing in these parts. But just maybe we can find something to eat. LOL Bartender was great, made good beer suggestions. I ended up with a nice hazy IPA. C had some white wine. I am dying to get back here soon! Nice memory here! It's worth a stop if you can get here sometime. Be sure to have some change handy, though. CHANGE!!! '26 - 45 read more
This spot is pretty notorious if you like shellfish, especially oysters. Didnt even have a chance to take a photo because the crew ate them so fast! We ordered the fish and chips, prawn po boy, and caesar salad with prawns. The prawns were huge! Everyone enjoyed all the different foods. And the staff was fun and friendly. read more
I tried four oysters for my lunch: Pacifica - a little chewy and briny, Kumamoto - tiniest of the four I tried but pleasant tasting, Shigoku - while on the small side, a little briny and probably my second favorite, and lastly Virginica - which was a good size and definitely my favorite as it was fresh tasting and not too briny. I also split the NW chowder with my hubby who had the fish and chips - yummy but a bit thinner than I prefer, with a bit of bell pepper taste. It also has geoduck instead of oysters which he wasn't sure of but ate it anyway! He did say the fish and chips were "really good" but felt the fried were a bit soft which I concurred. Lastly, our server was spot on and so informative! read more
The best oysters in Seattle, bar none. For the price, quality AND level of customer service, Taylor's is gonna be near impossible to beat! Whether you're new to Seattle or in need of the freshest oysters possible, this is the place to go. Don't spend your time and hard earned money anywhere else! Come here immediately and enjoy the vibes, you'll be glad you did! I didn't write a review the first time I came here, but the second time.. I knew I had to. Going here a second time I had very high expectations coming from the first visit and the second visit, to my surprise was an even better experience! Oysters were fresh as always, and the employees deserve an A+++. Seriously. We went to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday there, and they made her day so much more special! I really appreciated that (since I hyped this place to the max) and I'm sure she did as well! I've tasted many different kinds of oysters around the US and even out of the country, but the only ones that I really remember are Taylor's, there's nothing like them, at least I tell myself "Taylor's might not be the best oysters in the world, but I haven't tasted any that were better!!" read more
When in Seattle and craving oysters or seafood in general-- gotta come here, never disappoints. This time also tried their large shrimp-- delicious as well as their smoked oyster dip. Friends tried geoduck for the first time-- not my fave but like that you're able to try it here. Cocktails and bubbles were delightful as well. read more
3 months ago
On the walking route between Seattle ferry terminal and the big sports stadiums. Dropped in before game day and they were crowded but efficient. The dozen oyster sampler was incredibly fresh, definitely worth going back to. Also got the oyster po boy and the fish and chips which were excellent. Staff were very friendly and solicitous despite the place being jammed. Clearly a good work culture where servers were happy to help each other and the customer. Great place for super fresh oysters and friendly staff! read more
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is highly raved about for oysters. I came here after an event with a friend and we ordered I think 4 different types of oysters, 3 of each. They were delicious, fresh, and briny. They helped refreshed us. Obviously came here for a light snack, but everything else on their menu looked great too! Hopefully I get to try more of it next time! read more
Stopped in here before a show at Wamu. We have been to the one up on Chuckanut and wanted to see if the menu here offered more., which it did! The greeter, who was also our server was very nice and in ordering all the varieties of oysters, he gave me the whole rundown on what notes to expect from each one. Each oyster runs a little under $5. We sat at the bar right in front of where they shuck the oysters. It was a very mellow and relaxing atmosphere. Now I know that seafood is paired well with white wine, but I will say that I was disappointed with no red wine options. Even if it was one. I know I could have had a beer or mixed drink, but red wine just sounded good. Either way I skipped the alcohol and went with water. My wife ordered the Spring Salad which had apples, lemon juice and chucks of white cheddar. It was very refreshing. Last but not least(or maybe) I ordered the crab roll. It came out looking beautiful with a pile of micro greens on top(which I love), however the crab was overpowered by dill and lemon? The crab roll had more of a tuna fish flavor. I couldn't understand why you would want to mask the flavor of crab. It was very disappointing. For $30 I was hoping to have something that had the crab flavor, but it fell flat. The hand cut fries that came with it definitely helped me feel a little better. We knew what we were getting into with the menu really, it wasn't large but served its purpose. Anyone know why there are so few actual restaurants down there? We struggle to fine an actual restaurant when we go to events down in that area... Anyway this was much like the Chuckanut location, it was a nice experience, but I don't see it being worked into the rotation when we are in the area. read more
I had an amazing experience at Taylor's Shellfish in Pioneer Square. The moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone; warm, stylish, and laid-back, with that perfect Seattle vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer than planned. Our server, Marissa, deserves her own shout-out. She was genuinely one of the best servers I've had in the city....hands down!!! Super friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable about everything on the menu. She made the whole experience feel easy and elevated. The fried oysters and baked oysters were out of this world. Perfectly cooked, seasoned just right, and fresh in a way you can't fake. Easily some of the best oysters I've had in Seattle and that's saying a lot! The drinks were on point too. Great variety, balanced, and they paired perfectly with the food. Whether you're grabbing a cocktail or sticking to something simple, you're not going to be disappointed. Overall, this place is a winner. Amazing food, incredible service from Marissa, great energy, and solid drinks. I'll definitely be back!Highly recommend! read more
Just had a fantastic happy hour experience at this restaurant. The Shucker's Dozen ($43) provided a great way to taste-test the available varieties, and my sister and I were able to determine future favorites from there. We also had some baked oysters ($5 ea.), which were delightful, and the geoduck sashimi ($16), which was also very good. I have no regrets regarding our choices, and our server, identified as PM S on the receipt, lol, was fantastic. Highly recommend a visit here if you are an oyster fan. read more
Yum! The pioneer square location is the only one with a fryer. Take advantage of the corkage fee- do a tasting at Browne beforehand & bring over a Cab Sauv Rosé or White blend. The fried oysters and oyster dip are MUSTs. This place is so uniquely Seattle. Recommend oysters in months that end in 'ber. Would be very fun to do a wines tasting & dinner here before a concert at Wamu. Staff are chill. We loved Vanessa! read more
1 month ago
Visiting in Seattle we got a few referrals for this restaurant for the local charm and fresh oysters party of 2 on Tuesday evening didn't realize they had a wait list you could call ahead so we had a 20-15m for a very small high top table I will say that the prices seemed high to me but the seafood was very good read more
Oysters and Dungeness crab were delicious. Ultra fresh & great presentation! Service was very good on this not too busy Friday night . Bar and casual dining room has several TVs. Super casual as an Oyster & seafood bar should be. This is usually my go to spots when I'm in Seattle. Fully stocked bar with solid bartenders that provide whatever you want to drink. "Service charge is included and shared with the staff. The waitress told me she doesn't get the service charge so if I wanted to tip her, I needed to do that separately. read more
11 months ago
It seems like other locations may have an ocean view but this one is still nice and cozy! Host was very kind and we decided to eat at the bar for the happy hour deal! Farmers choice happy hour oysters - fresh and tasty! No fishiness but not as flavorful as some others I've had in the area 3.5/5 Smoked oyster dip - very heavy and thick. Too strong for me. Salty and creamy and cheesy 1.5/5 read more
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My husband and I came here cause we were craving oysters and it was my birthday. Let me tell yall the experience there was the best. We sat at the bar the bartender was awesome and over all everyone working there were super cool and very easy to talk too. We were there during happy hour and omg the oysters that we got it was hitting the spots. I think our favorite one was the fat bastard m. We had like 12 oysters to ourselves! If you like Geoduck.. you NEED to try the geoduck crudo omg we ordered like two plates of it and everything we got there was so satisfying. We tried the vodka oyster shooters that were okay but everything else was sooo good!! The ambiance there was super chill and the vibes were good. It does get pretty busy there but even when it was busy the service was still great! If you haven't gotten a chance to come try this place you need to come try! read more
1 year ago
Our waiter said, "There's a 20% service charge that goes to the company. Anything on the line goes to me." This is wild to me, none of the 20% service charge goes to the wait staff. So in order to "tip", you're paying almost 40% on top of the subtotal of the bill. How is this allowed? And why do the waiters not get a portion. Unfortunate. read more
Very cute location with a little outdoor area for simple noms and drinks. Perfect for those hot summer days in Seattle. We ordered a few cocktails and they were all very good. The small bites, like the famous geoduck sashimi, or the smoked oyster dip, are all fresh and delicious. Despite being seated outside, the staff was attentive and we got settled in and was very happy with our choice for happy hour. This is not their only location (I think) but if you're in this part of town, just stop by anyway. read more
2 months ago
Service is outstanding and the best oysters in the country! Really, grown in the Puget Sound and out by Ocean Shores and Long Beach Washington read more
7 days ago
I love me some happy hour oysters for $2. We got two dozens of their oyster selections of the day, geoduck sashimi, and side of fries. The oysters were fresh and delicious and it was my first time having geoduck and the texture was soft and crunchy and sweet paired with soy sauce and wasabi. The fries were crispy. Our waiter was friendly and told us where the oysters and geoduck were from a little history of it as well. The place is nicely dimmed with a full bar, seatings at the bar and a lot of table and high tops seatings. There are a lot of cool little shops and restaurants around this area so be sure to check it out! read more
28 days ago
Such a fun stop with an unexpectedly great vibe. We came during the week when the Mariners almost made it, so the whole place felt electric - TVs going, Mariners gear everywhere, people in jerseys all over town. We decided to duck into Taylor's for some oysters and it ended up being such a good call. We ordered a mix of Virginicas, Kumos, and a few others, but the Virginicas were easily the star of the show: big, juicy, super briny, and just insanely delicious. Our server was also really sweet and attentive, which added to the experience. The total came out to around $80-$100 for two people (roughly $50 each), which felt totally fair for the quality, freshness, and overall vibe. read more
9 months ago
Originally we had planned to try another spot on this Saturday, but as we were walking to this 'other' spot...we passed by Taylor Shellfish and immediately switched plans. It was a great move and a good vibe. The bartender was super knowledgeable about all things seafood, beer, and spirits. While the "Tea Time" cocktail wasn't my cup of tea, the bartender was happy to make me something else. If you are in the mood for delicious seafood...this is it! read more
2 months ago
This place is amazing! Friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable with their product. I DID NOT HATE the oyster! Which is definitely a POSITIVE on my book because I'm pretty sure I have a mild aversion to oyster. Place is cool and laid back. VICTOR our server is epically AWESOME. He was attentive and knowledgeable and very friendly! This maybe the Guava Goddess (I think?!) and Passion and Promises talking but Victor might've been the highlight of our Seattle trip! read more
5 months ago
Marissa made my dining experience all the more enjoyable with her knowledge and great service. Thank you for a delightful few hours on a Friday afternoon while visiting Seattle from London. I had the dozen Oyster sampler along with two additional Fat Bastard oysters, then the clams and finally tried the Geoduck Sashimi. What fun! I'm coming again next visit - Thank You read more
I came for the oysters. I'll return for the clam chowder!!! OMG it was heaven. It gave me all the feelings of home (Rhode Island). A true New England clam chowder- no bacon! Service was cool. Very down to earth, no frills, great food type of place. Highly recommend. read more
5 months ago
The best service I have had in a really long time! It is unfortunate there is a gratuity charge that goes to the business and not the server. Definitely something to note *and also tip the server. Our server had a lot of knowledge on oysters. It felt like they knew all 12 personally. I asked if 2 of the varieties were cousins and was quickly corrected to them being siblings. If you bring a dog, the patio is very limited seating. Just a heads up. Overall great vibes! read more
I am not the hugest fan of oysters but I enjoyed the oysters du jour that my friend and I tried during their happy hour. It was a good deal with a dozen oysters for $24. We also got the shrimp ceviche and glasses of wine which was a pretty good deal. I like that you get to see the oysters and various other seafood and sea life in the tanks, I thought it added a nice touch. The oysters were a bit bland on their own but luckily the sauces provided made an excellent combination for flavor and richness. Would definitely recommend this place for tourists visiting Seattle for the first time. read more
1 year ago
Third time I've been here! Came twice last year traveling and came back tonight. I should have posted last year. If you like oysters, yes, yes come here! They are phenomenal with many varieties. They even have easy coast oysters that they breed off the coast of Washington!! I haven't had any bad food here. Waitstaff and bartenders are great. It was very busy tonight they worked their tails off but made sure everyone was taken care of. Thank you gang! read more
1 year ago
No tanks at this location but it was really convenient off the Link in Chinatown and then on my way to the ferry- not to mention super cozy and clean. I happy houred some oysters and dip as well as their incredible geoduck sashimi. Enjoyed a martini and some other oysters and steamed clams and mussels off the happy menu! Service was friendly- I'd be back in a heartbeat for more geoduck and oysters off sure!!! Oh that geoduck yum. read more
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