In a city filled with good seafood, this is an outstanding shellfish and oyster bar. While the menu may seem limited for some, if you like bivalves and mollusks, you will be happy at TSOB. It is very informal, more of a bar vibe than a restaurant. The drinks were excellent, with a good selection of beers and well executed cocktails. We were a party of four and ordered everything to be shared by the table. Everything was delicious, from oysters to the whole crab. We also split a pesto linguine with clams and a crab risotto, both of which were delicious and filled with the finest local clams and crab respectively. The final bill was not cheap: we spent almost $300 for a party of 4, but it was worth it for a fantastic meal. read more

Great oyster selection, yummy cocktails. The menu is somewhat small, but unique for the area and made for a memorable meal. We loved everything we ate! read more

I came here craving oysters and clam chowder but boy was I in for a treat for something different. First things first: I'm terrified of snails so geoduck was not what I was expecting to try for the first time but why not. So the clam chowder that I wanted was actually geoduck chowder. It wasn't bad at all. Geoduck texture is in between a tendon & clam combination. The chowder was really good and creamy which definitely hit the spot. Oysters are always great but the oysters Rockefeller was amazing. I didn't take a picture because I already inhaled it before I realized I forgot to but I highly recommend ordering that. The geoduck sashimi was different. There are 2 different pieces they serve you, one is creamy & one is more tendon-y. The sauce makes it taste better but it was pretty good. Dungeon was crab was delicious! Served with a creamy sauce that you dip in and it tasted so good. Seasoned well with a richness that reminds me of the Asian style dip. The crab is served cold which isn't my favorite but I still enjoyed it. Great spot in Seattle but they have a limited menu. I would come again but maybe try the other restaurants that have more food items. read more

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A good selection of seafood from oysters to clam, prawns to crabs. All are very fresh and nicely prepared, especially like the dipping sauce made from crab eggs, mayo, lemon juice, and a touch of spice. read more

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Always a must visit when I come back to Seattle. It's a good place to get your raw oyster fix and to try some geoduck if you haven't already. It's like a mix between clam and scallop. I prefer the geoduck ceviche over the plain geoduck. We didn't wait long for a seat on a Friday night as we got seated right away. Definitely need to come back and try the sampler. read more

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After visiting the space needle and garden we stopped for Happy Hour. It was a nice little pre-dinner appetizer! The interior was cozy and clean, perfect for a date! OYSTERS For happy hour it was $27 a dozen and $2.25 for each. We got half a dozen and it was just the perfect amount! The oysters were extremely fresh, sweet, no foul smell/taste whatsoever! I believe we got the Kumamoto oysters which are smaller, our waitress describe them to be sweeter and not as briney compared to the other. OYSTER DIP We also paired it with the smoked oyster dipped which was absolutely flavorful! The chips were slightly on the salty side so make sure to get a heaping scoop of the dip with each bite and definitely pair it with one of their cocktails or beers. read more

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

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I like the vibe here! The service is great. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There's plenty of street parking. The food is very tasty. If you like oysters, this is the place to be!!!! read more

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My friends and I had a good dinner at Taylor Shellfish! We started with chef's choice oysters. They were all delicious! I got some geoduck sashimi. It was my first time eating geoduck and it was pretty good though I thought the serving size was very small for the price. I also got the smoked oyster dip which was also good. I thought the prices for everything was high though. Our service was very good though. I would go again for oysters. read more

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My Christmas Holiday season was celebrated by popping bottles of champagne, while enjoying the iconic local tide to table experience at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar in Seattle. We sipped Champagne & noshed on the Smoked Oyster Dip, Pickled Vegetables, Caesar Salad & the Shucker's Dozen. But my favorite was the House Broiled Oysters-4 large succulent briny Pacific Oysters with a pleasant vegetal flavor imparted by algae & a sweet finish, bathed in smoky chargrill butter, encrusted in toasted parmesan cheese and sprinkled with fresh scallions. The service was meh, but I was on such a Holiday high that all I wanted to do was put on an apron and help. The shareable menu, modern decor and Pacific Northwest inspired vibe make this an ideal Uptown neighborhood gathering spot. The perfect pairing...Champagne & Oysters. read more

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

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You can taste how fresh the seafood is at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. Great variety to see what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Not the most filling place for seafood but some really great delicious dishes. Oysters: the standout dish. I liked the variety given in the Shucker's Dozen (2pcs of 6 different oysters). Our favorite were the Olympia which we ordered more of. Caesar salad: they put an overload of cheese and dressing (not the healthiest salad) but it tastes good. Geoduck chowder: yum! you can't really see or taste the geoduck but its a good standard chowder. Geoduck sashimi: ok. Fresh but nothing stood out to me. Good to try if you have not had it before. Clams and miso: I do not recommend this dish at all. Extremely salty, soba was soaked in the salty miso yuzu sauce. You can eat this as a side dish but if this was your main dish I would feel sorry for you. Nothing about this dish was worth it to me. read more

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I tried the 7 varieties of oysters they had to offer for the day. They were fresh and solid but none stuck out to me in particular. Service was a little weird to me, even though I was the only one seated at the bar no one came up to me for like 5 minutes. I ended up paying around $40 total which was pretty pricey in my opinion (although I will mention I tipped on top of the service charge because I was confused). read more

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

Such a good oyster happy hour! This is where Kumamoto oysters come from and Kumamotos are my favorite. Came here as our last meal in Seattle and was not disappointed. Everything was really fresh, and the service was fast. Overall chill vibe for a date, happy hour with friends, or a solo night out. Would come back for the oysters and the clams/mussels. I like that they allow you to do half/half, haven't seen this at other restaurants! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Half half clam and mussels - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is an excellent place to go for fresh seafood. The smoked oyster dip was so unique and delicious. The crab risotto had fresh crab and amazing flavor. For the shuckers dozen, they gave us 4 different varieties of oysters to try. I wasn't sure how things would go coming here for the first time but the food was delicious. The restaurant is quite small, and we were told outside seating would be quicker. My only disappointment was when we asked if we could have extra chips, because we finished them before the dip, and they added an extra charge to our bill without letting us know it would be extra. read more

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My cousin from AZ came to visit and she told me what would make her trip complete was a plate of oysters.... Well I knew exactly where to take her, Taylor Shellfish! We went for lunch & sat at the bar which was cool because we watched the workers shucks the oysters - a Bloody Mary and Chardonnay were our drinks to start, followed by the oyster dip which was amazing 10/10 recommend. We had the shuckers dozen - the oysters were so fresh and they gave us a couple different sizes which is always appreciated. This is a great place to take out of town guests 10/10 and my cousin was so happy with the lunch Thank you Taylors Shellfish! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - SHUCKERS DOZEN* SMOKED OYSTER DIP HOUSE BLOOD MARY - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to the restaurant, but not at this location. We had three different types of voice, and it was incredible. Mini Virginia is one of my new favorite ones. Because they are smaller than the normal Virginia, I needed to eat a little bit more because they are thin and delicate and so good. We tried to other things said they were delicious. The pickled vegetables are a bit spicy, which was so good but you are warned. Chowder was geo duck as it was delicious. Everything fared well with two different types of wine which I don't remember what we got, but it was something recommended by our winter read more

FLAVOR (5/5): I have never had oysters so sweet before. We got the oyster of the day for happy hour and they didn't disappoint! Went down smooth, super sweet and fresh! Definitely get some cocktail sauce with it. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): They're fat, fresh, and clean. The restaurant itself was very simple as well! SERVICE (5/5): We haven't had service as friendly as here in a long time. Our server genuinely made conversations with us, eye contact once we walked through the door and was very transparent with fees on our tab! TAKEAWAYS: Would only come during happy hour for their oysters but definitely worth stopping by! I'm not even the biggest fan of oysters but I enjoyed them here. read more

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

Stopped into Taylor before Lizzo concert. When I got there about 5:30 pm, it wasn't very busy. As the evening rolled on, it filled up pretty quickly and there was a wait for tables by the time I left about 7:30. The restaurant is not very big, but it's comfortable. I sat in a seat by a window so I could people watch as I enjoyed my meal. I ordered the Shucker's Dozen to have a variety of the different types of oysters they serve. It was definitely too much for one person. Some were big and really could have been counted as two! My server explained each of the types of oysters, 2 of each, and I enjoyed them with a Caesar salad and a bottle of cava. Can't have oysters without bubbles! A fun place to treat yourself or others for sure!! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Caesar salad. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fresh oysters don't taste any better when they come from one of the richest sources in the world, but that's what you get when you dine at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. Located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle directly across the street from the newly remodeled indoor sports center that is now known as Climate Pledge Arena, of which is part of the huge park that is known as Seattle Center, which decades ago hosted the World's Fair with the iconic Space Needle as its landmark. This is Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar's third location in the greater Seattle area with its prime location in the still relatively new Expo Apartments on Republican Street. When dining in Seattle on a recent trip to the Emerald City, I asked a friend where the best oysters are found and they immediately responded with Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, and why wouldn't they as for over five generations the Taylor family has grown up with a passion for oyster farming which continues today with Bill and Paul Taylor and their brother-in-law Jeff Pearson. This trio have been inspired by the Taylor brother's grandfather Justin, who instilled values of water quality and an innovation of farming techniques through their local farming areas in the South Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Samish Bay and Willapa Bay, which have consistently produced high quality shellfish. Local oysters sourced and served in the heart of Seattle? Count me in! When I got here at 3 p.m. on the weekend evening that I visited there weren't many customers inside their restaurant so I decided to sit at their bar counter area and let their server and bartender Kai be my guide to which oysters to select from. The menu at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, which is only accessible by QR code on your phone, is separated into categories including Oysters, Chilled Seafood, Kitchen, and Snacks. Kai told me what many of Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar's best-selling favorites were and their Pacific Petite, Kumamoto and Shigoku oysters were calling my name, and at $3.50 each they were reasonable to try to see which ones I liked the best, of which they were their Pacific Petite and Kumamoto oysters, as the former was hearty and the latter was small but sweet. Using the mignonette dipping sauce only added the overall flavor, but they could have been downed solo and be just as good. Since I was enjoying such a nice meal on ice, I asked Kai which of the two Geoduck meals, their Sashimi or Crudo meals were their favorites and their Sashimi was a winner hands down, and when served on ice straight up with soy sauce and wasabi, this was the perfect compliment to my oysters and the cocktail pairing that I ordered which was their Golden Hour cocktail, which was a combination of Caravedo Puro Torontel Pisco, lemon and lime Juice, Small Hand Foods passionfruit, agave, and topped with fee foam. It was a festive way to enjoy my first meal in Seattle. This wonderfully shucked, sliced and plated meal only inspired me to order more dishes and their Classic Steamers which gives diners the option of ordering either clams or mussels served in white wine and shallot butter broth. I asked my server which one they liked better, and they suggested that I go with a combination steamer which technically was no longer on the menu, but they were nice enough to still place my order for me and they were also nice enough to suggest that I order a baguette bread roll with butter so I could sop my bread in their broth to finish my meal. What I got was a bowl filled with an abundance of heat and flavor that was filled with a boatload of shellfish that I could barely get through but thankfully did thanks to the abundance of warm bread, which to my surprise was served complementarity. My total bill was 68 dollars before their almost 19 percent automatic service charge was added in, in addition to taxes which increased my bill to $89.13, of which I happily paid, as my experience was warm and personal as Kai treated me like a friend who comes into Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar on a weekly basis, which if I actually lived in Seattle would be the case and set a dangerous precedent. I am so glad that my friend's recommendation lived up to the hype as you could really tell the quality that the Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar team puts into harvesting their fresh oysters because in the waters of Washington state, you clearly cannot find any higher quality shellfish anywhere else! read more

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Excellent oysters both raw and cooked. Loved the chowder too. The baked clams were big meaty and juicy. Good wine selection. Highly recommended! read more

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The best raw oyster experience I've ever had. I ordered the chef's sampler and each oyster was ultra fresh, plump, meaty, and juicy. Ohhhh how can they be so perfect! It's been a few months and I'm still thinking about them. I also tried the Geoduck dish for the first time. It was yummy but man....that raw oyster tho! Staff and service was great. Good vibes in this place all around. read more

Been coming here for years so it's time for an official review. This place is for locals and visitors alike. They keep a small, refined seafood menu that showcases the PNW. When I'm craving oysters and crab, this is the place I go. Taylor is a small, friendly, bustling restaurant that has pleased crowds year after year. Keeping catch-all drink menu, there's something for everyone. I'm always happy when the wife and I can randomly go there and grab a drink and some food. read more

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You know we had to get oysters when visiting Seattle! We heard great reviews for this place and wanted to go somewhere for happy hour. Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar specializes in oysters as you can tell by its name. They serve a fresh variety of oysters and a dozen for $27 is not bad. Happy Hour are Monday-Friday from 3pm to 5pm. We arrived a few minutes before happy hour was over and was served right away. Kumamoto Dozen (5/5): The daily happy hour dozen for oysters were the Kumamoto and boy was I lucky. It was extremely creamy, sweet, fresh, and just melted in my mouth. Might have been the best oyster I've ever had. Smoked Oyster Dip (2/5): I didn't really like this dip for $7 during happy hour. It was very sour and I could barely taste the oyster I would definitely come back here again next I visit Seattle to try the other oysters! I would recommend this to people who want to enjoy fresh delicious oysters for a reasonable price when visiting Seattle. read more

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This place probably rounds up to a 3.5/5 but honestly wasn't amazed by this place. Came by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and was seated right away. The oysters were amazing it was a 5/5 for sure. You could taste how fresh it was and we ordered more at the end because of how good the Pacific ones were that day! I got the geoduck chowder and although the flavor was good I couldn't tell if there was much geoduck in it 4/5. The part that made me not enjoy my experience here was the 20% service charge. It wasn't listed anywhere on the menu or table and honestly caught us by surprise. The service and food wasn't amazing to the point where the service charge deserved to be 20% because our server wasn't amazing either. Would probably find another oyster place next time. read more

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For people who have not tried the fat bastard oysers, I highly recommend you try it here. They are very big, deep and delicious. The shuckers dozen comes with two different kind of oysters but you can order just fat bastard. We also came back for Happy Hour and it was $1 off for oyster of the day. They do rotate the type of oysters they put on HH menu. Taylor Shellfish has more than one location in Seattle. This location is lively yet more quiet than other locations. Service could be slow at times when they are super busy. We came around 5PM and they already were very busy inside. We also tried steamed clam. it was very fresh and meaty. and the bread basket is also very good for $6 . We will come back here again and again read more

Busy spot in the heart of everything fun to do in Seattle! Consistently serves some of the most delicious and freshest seafood! Will definitely return to try more dishes out! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, unpretentious vibe! read more

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We got the Shuckers Dozen and the Smoked Oysters Dip. I loved everything! The dipped was so so yummy and the potato chips really complimented this dip. For the oysters, as an oyster lover, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to taste all of their different oysters. My favorite were the tiny little Olympia and Kumomato (i don't remember the name too well). They were so good that I had to order more of each but unfortunately they ran out of olympia already and it was only like 3pm :,) This location is super close to the Space Needle and one of the most beautiful walk we took the entire trip. It did not feel far whatsoever so I highly recommend trying! Or at least take a stroll because it was truly a beautiful! read more

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Happy hour oysters!! We visited Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar after a visit to the Seattle Center. It was a quick and close walk, about 10 minutes away. Their Happy Hour is from 3-5 PM, where oysters are 12 for $27 (which is quite the steal, considering at normal price it's 12 for $42!). Yelp had some great reviews for their oysters, so we had the Shucker's Dozen. They were serving their Devil's Bandit oysters that day. The oysters were incredibly plump with a salty brine, and were fresh and refreshing! Adding tabasco and lemon were a great flavor enhancement. We also tried their smoked oyster dip, which my partner LOVED. It came with salty potato chips. The mayo was a little heavy for my personal liking, but the smokiness was really there especially with the paprika they add. It was the perfect portion for two! Service was great - our food came out quickly and our server was very knowledgable about their menu and offerings. I'd highly recommend for people looking to have some fresh oysters in the PNW! read more

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Came here on a Saturday lunch and it was fairly empty. We weren't helped right away which threw me off because there was maybe about 4 tables. The interior is clean and bright with wide windows everywhere. The places allows for a lot of natural lighting. We ordered: SHUCKERS DOZEN - SUNSEEKERS - PACIFIC PETITES - COCKTAIL VIRGINICA - SHIGOKU - KUMAMOTO - OLYMPIA - KUSSHI (added afterwards) All were delicious, clean, and fresh. It is pretty staple prices for oysters $4 each but, since we're only visiting, so we wanted to give this place a shot. We were a party of 2 and they already had a service charge of 18.9% which I though was odd. I don't think I would come back again as the service was alright and the staff wasn't really warm and I'm sure there are a lot of other places that have oysters that don't have an automatic service charge. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Bottom clockwise: - SUNSEEKERS - PACIFIC PETITES - COCKTAIL VIRGINICA - SHIGOKU - KUMAMOTO - OLYMPIA - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our group came here for a quick snack and wanted to try out some fresh oysters and we ordered the sampler that came with four different types of oysters, but only one of them were really good and the other oysters tasted mediocre. Dynamite clams were small and tasty but nothing to write home to. Their Caesar salad was tasty and fresh and their side of shrimp was plump and delicious. Service was good but I'm sure there are other seafood restaurants around time that offer more variety. The restaurant itself is cute and bright but not that much seating for large parties. Not a fan of the fact that gratuity is added onto the check. read more

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Everything we ordered is fresh and delicious! Moqueca is a Brazilian seafood stew. Soul food with rice! The crab mac & cheese is surprisingly tasty, not dull but with texture to the taste. The steamers are also recommended. We got both clam and mussels. Both are gone quick! This location is across from the Seattle center. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

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I visited alone and ordered a half dozen oysters which were admittedly excellent. However, the service left much to be desired. The tall, slim waitress who served me maintained a sour expression throughout my visit, never once offering a smile or pleasant interaction. What bothered me most was how she hovered nearby and approached my table the instant I finished my last oyster, pressuring me to order more. The experience felt rushed and unwelcoming. To add insult to injury, I discovered an 18% mandatory service charge on my bill! This seemed particularly excessive considering I was dining alone, created no mess whatsoever, and left promptly after finishing--essentially behaving like a fast-food customer. What exactly was I paying this premium for? Certainly not for hospitable service or a comfortable dining atmosphere.Good food, but the unfriendly service and mandatory fees make me hesitant to return. read more

Ordered the shakers dozen and high tea with the Queen cocktail. Oysters were excellent and very delicious. The shuckers dozen provided 2 of each oysters they have. I would recommend getting Tabasco on the side for the oysters. The high tea with the Queen cocktail didn't taste like earl grey tea infused gin but it was delicious none the less. Service was alright no complaints. read more

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Truly lived up to the hype!!! We loved happy hour @ Taylor with their wonderful crew and the great oysters. We ended up getting 24 oysters and probably could've eaten many more. The person shucking the oysters was highly efficient (3 seconds, we timed him lol) which was so fun to watch. The Bloody Mary was WONDERFUL with fresh horseradish and lots of snacks. Definitely a local spot worth the visit. read more

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The service does not match the prices of the food, becides, it's ridiculous to include mandatory 18% tips in your receipt and than ask for additional tips. Service was slow and of low quality. It's obvious that a good server would never bring a main dish to only one of the two people who both ordered food. You serve both dishes at the same time, especially assuming that it was a party of two. A good server would never remove only one used plate when there is another empty plate . Two dirty plates, it's not that heavy, guys ! The place was not busy, waiters were slow. read more

Found the Place by accident! Amazing fresh seafood! Great drinks. Service kind of laid back. But def recommended! read more

I think it's pretty decent the business here is attempting to do a lot of social media and events. There's something to it and they work as hard as they can ambience needs more regular fixed style. Eating here is fine and most people don't like shellfish but I do. read more

Friendly staff with quick service. I'm not usually a fan of oysters but they're so fresh and delightful here. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - SHUCKER'S DOZEN, SMOKED OYSTER DIP, NORTHWEST GEODUCK CHOWDER - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great service, amazing selection of seafood, super chill ambiance. Stop by for some unique oysters. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Dungeness crab from Taylor Farms - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After visiting the Space Needle we started looking for something to eat within walking distance. I checked Yelp and found Taylor was close and had geoduck, something we have only seen on TV. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly staff and a cool atmosphere. I ordered the geoduck crudo with a jalapeño infused cider while my wife ordered the mussels. Everything was fantastic. The crudo was surprisingly crunchy, sweet, ultra fresh and salty from the ocean. It paired extremely well with the cider which really brought the heat. My wife's mussels were the best she's ever had and that is saying a lot because this woman has tried them in dozens of States and a few countries. We highly recommend going here. Author David Moon Books on Amazon Zomosapiens Scales of Justice Pickle's Pickle read more

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Pregame meal excellent place to go. Limited menu but food was good. Just didn't care for the 18% implied worker fee or tip added to the bill. Of course we ordered the "Shucks" dozen oysters - variety of fresh oysters. Yummy Geoduck chowder was flavorful, the Moquecca dish reminded me of an Indian curry flavor dish and the broiled oysters were really good as for the Caesar salad. read more

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

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