We came the first day of the season! We arrived 10 minutes after it opened at 12pm and there were already quite a few people and it filled up quick. Ordering can take a minute when it's busy but the food comes up relatively quick- especially the non cooked options. It was a beautiful day so seating outside was perfect. We got oysters where we shucked it ourselves and it was a fun experience! They give you a demo and can help if folks are having trouble. The freshest oysters you're going to get. The mussels were so flavorful with their broth. I recommend getting their bread for it! read more

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While visiting Friday Harbor, Westcott Bay Shellfish was recommended. Free parking can be found in the lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. We didn't have reservations and were extremely lucky to be seated at a high-top table. If you want a tide table, be sure to make a reservation. The high-top tables are more like bar style seating while the tide tables are more family style seating. The tide tables are equipped with sun umbrellas and closer to the water. The high-top tables are also covered and equipped with blankets to help ward off the chill. The Farm Store is also an option if unable to get seating near the water. A casual self-serve dining style, similar to going on a picnic. The Farm Store also has a little gift shop. Westcott Bay Shellfish only offers beer and wine. I sipped on a glass of Revelation Rose for $14. My wife had a SJI Lager for $9. While deciding what we wanted to eat, we shared the Bakery San Juan Bread for $7 with Olive Oil for $2. We each sampled a single High Beach Sweets Oyster for $3.75 each; served with mignonette and a lemon. We each ordered a Stop Light Oyster Sampler (qty 3) for $13.50: Herb Lemon Garlic, Lime Cilantro Sriracha and Chipotle Bourbon. My favorite flavor was the Lime Cilantro Sriracha while my wife's favorite was the Herb Lemon Garlic. Service was impeccable. The environment friendly. The food fresh, flavorful and fun. Overall, I am so happy that our lodging steered us to Westcott Bay Shellfish. read more

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We love it here! Excellent service and amazing oysters. The other menu items are also superb. Love the view too! We recently had the sampler of grilled oysters and they were perfect! Also a dozen on the half shell. Sides were the grilled cheese panini and salad. Glass or wine and a beer, our lunch was perfect! read more

I am a little salty that I planned my San Juan Islands trip 3 months in advance, so I was not aware that May-October you can book reservations for all meal services! And I went the very first weekend Saturday of May. We walked in a few minutes past noon (thinking they open at noon) and there was one last table that did not overlook directly to the waters (counter seats), everything else would be all booked up until 1:30pm. They open 11am now. Some info is outdated, and not just this place but also other places, as first week of May is the very first week for most places that fully open up for "summer" season. Nice weather at half the cost is worth the unpredictability, but I digress. It might've made a difference if I double checked my itinerary one more time a week before, but it wouldn't. This one is on me, don't make the same mistake as me! We got the stoplight sampler (grilled oysters) as well as the High Beach Sweets and Little Olys raw oysters. The stoplight sampler featured fairly large oysters marinated in red (chipotle bourbon), yellow (lime cilantro sriracha), and green (herb lemon garlic). Despite the size, the oysters are extremely fresh, no fishiness or bitterness at all. The High Beach Sweets raw oysters are my favorites between the two, and we got it shuck-your-own to save about half the cost, and to experience what it is like to shuck oysters. You can only shuck the High Beach Sweets. The waiter was patient and taught us step by step on how to do it, and the instructions were fairly clear as we did not struggle as much as we anticipated. The Little Olys were okay, I would try just one, as $4 for something super tiny (finger sized) that is briny and not sweet is not my cup of tea. In the end, despite the table location, we still had a fairly positive experience. The waiter is patient and nice and let us temporarily occupy the table directly facing the waters to take pictures and videos, and even took a group picture for us. Honestly, that is what we mostly cared about - to get high quality pictures for the memories, so any seat you sit in is good as every seat faces the water. Pricing can be steep but you are absolutely paying for the high quality, some of the best oysters I have had. read more

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Peaceful place to visit, enjoy shellfish at the restaurant, watch eagles fly overhead, and create a picnic in the grab and go shed when the restaurant is fully booked. Because the restaurant is fully booked at least 10 days out, use their reservation system (Open Table) to ensure you can dine there. We didn't get a table either time we were there, but the picnic offerings are plentiful and delicious. The whole vibe is relaxed, friendly, and beautiful west coast scenery. We'll be back for more. read more

Probably one of my favorite restaurants in the world, and it's impeccable on a nice day when you can enjoy sitting by the water. Reservations are definitely recommended to ensure you can sit at a table. Otherwise they have little chairs by the water that you can sit at. Of course, ordering oysters are a must and I especially love their baked oysters. When I went, they also had a seasonal panzanella salad that was SO GOOD - topped with fruit, prosciutto, and the most delicious ricotta. Absolutely a must visit when in San Juan! read more

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Best spot for oysters! Such a fun experience and great wine selection to pair with your seafood! If you don't eat seafood, definitely get the panini! So so good! read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Grilled Oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Loved this classically special restaurant. Make a reservation. Definitely needed. We got the only one that was available for 2 weeks. The hostess was was wonderful but told us the special as we walking so missed most of it. My friend would have gotten if she had heard it. A salad with buratta, peaches and lots of other things. We had a great "bar" overlooking the water in a covered area which was great as it was raining. The Albariño was awesome. What a treat to get one of those never available wines. The menu does change so make sure you know that the panini you saw on the website and really wanted might be different than you were hoping. The oysters. Spectacular. I got a couple raw and a few cooked. The cooked ones all 3 had such different yummy tastes. You have to get the bread. A perfect touch to "sop" up the sauces. read more

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I highly recommend their clam bowl. I could easily eat 5 of these because the sauce was delectable. I also recommend planning to make reservations 1 month out to ensure that you are able to get a table. Our reservation was at noon. We came a little early but thankfuly they were able to accommodate us. I loved that it was outdoors where kids can also run around a bit and let out some of their energy. read more

I wish I lived in San Juan, but then I'd be broke. Definitely one of the best places I've ever been in my life for oysters. The freshness is unbelievable. We ended up getting 4 dozen because we just couldn't get enough. We also got clams and their bread. Definitely recommend. We loved it so much we ended up getting hats as well. read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Food is amazing and local. Employees are great and helpful when learning how to shuck. Ambience is absolutely perfect with the ocean, mountains and air. read more

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This was a perfect experience! We were lucky due to the rainy weekend to be able to walk up in a bit of a dry weather spell!! Service was fantastic- such detailed shucking lessons. The salad was overflowing with beets and fruit, the fried oyster sampler was delicious and best of all the shucking lessons! Highly recommend the drive to get her and sit water side and take in the whole experience even in the crazy wind! read more

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Must do when visiting San Juan island. Staff amazing. Location awesome even on a light rain, chilly May day. Loved the Chipotle bourbon grilled oysters, unique yummy flavor. Ordered crispy baguette to dip in clam broth. Clams tasty, with an occasional kick of heat. Enjoyed local Chardonnay from San Juan Island vineyard...only to go to discover when ee went to the vineyard and learn westcott Bay shellfish has exclusivity to their chardonnay. read more

I was visiting San Juan Island and stumbled upon this place. It ended up being one of my favorite experiences during my trip! Upon arrival, the menu was presented to us. We noticed that the cost of oysters was significantly less if we shucked them ourselves. Problem was, I've never shucked an oyster before and was nervous about cutting myself. The worker told us if we wanted to try, she would show us how to do it. We only ordered a half dozen because I wasn't even sure I'd be able to get them open. We sat outside on their comfy patio near the water. The server came out with the oysters, hand towels, and the shucking knife. She was soooo patient and detailed with her explanation, I really appreciated that. I'll be honest, it was difficult work and took some time, but eventually we shucked the oysters... and it was strange how damn proud I was of myself for doing it, but such a wonderful feeling. The oysters were salty and delicious. Having them with a beer and water views was the cherry on top. Thanks to Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. for providing this experience to us! read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Written shucking instructions - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Such a beautiful place to be for a lovely shellfish lunch. The clams in white sauce were exceptionally good, especially the sauce! The burrata salad with pesto was another amazing one. The five of us just couldn't resist to get it all done! The cheese board was sumptuously delicious. The big plus was the scenery. The food and the waterfront were a perfect match for a great meal experience. read more

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My family and I had a delightful lunch here. We ordered the clam bowl (cooked with white wine, leeks and cream), the nibble board, which had a great assortment of cheeses, crackers, roasted walnuts and an olive spread with tinned sardines, and a farm salad which had local greens, beets, pickled onions, and ricotta. All the dishes had wonderfully fresh ingredients --- a special shout out for the clams. We ate here on a perfect weather day with a view of the bay which was also perfect, clouds reflecting off of the calm water. It doesn't get better than this. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Afterwards we took a stroll along the long pier that passed the oyster farm. We also looked at the pleasant shop with shellfish and gourmet foods before leaving. A very delightful place to spend some time. We loved it. read more

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This place is a MUST, we absolutely enjoyed our visit here! We had the pleasure of taking one of their farm tours given by three of their staff members. Highly recommend taking the tour, they give you the background of the farm along with the entire process of how to farm oysters, clams, and mussels. We couldn't believe how much goes into the making and now have a HUGE appreciation for them. After the tour we got to learn the proper way to shuck and these oysters were delicious! The oysters had sweetness and meatiness to them and are probably one of my favorites. We were also lucky enough to be visiting during the summer kickoff so we got to enjoy more oysters on the beautiful lawn and some live music. Honestly loved everything from the scenery, the people, and the food! They also have a lunch and dinner spot available during the summer season. We hope to come back again soon! read more

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Casual, outdoor picnic table seating by the bay. Reservations are a must. Great ambiance and service. A shellfish lover's paradise. The clam bowl was delicious. The clams were plump and fresh and cooked in a flavorful white wine, leek, and cream broth. The high beach sweets raw oysters on the half shell were fresh and had a tasty sweet finish. The grilled oysters were fantastic. The stop light grilled oyster sampler included 1 chipotle and bourbon, 1 lime, cilantro, sriracha, and 1 herb, lemon, and garlic. The chipotle and bourbon was my favorite, followed by lime, cilantro, sriracha and then herb, lemon, garlic. Everything was delicious and would definitely come back. read more

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Wow this is a must visit gem if you are visiting San Juan! This place is located right next to Westcott bay and it was such a wonderful add on to our visit. The servers were incredibly kind and the views were beautiful! We ordered the following: Clams: this was sooo flavorful and delicious. We were very satisfied with the clam portion as well, this was one of our favorite dishes! 5/5 Seasonal salad: we wanted to get something refreshing to go along our meal and the salad was delicious. The presentation was beautiful as well. It's mixed in a green pesto sauce which paired well with the vegetables. Oysters: we ordered 3 dozen oysters where we shucked them on our own! This was a fun experience. We had the waiter show us at the start which was fun. Overall it's a bit time consuming but worth it! Bread: the bread is from the San Juan bakery which was delicious! We dipped the bread in the clam juice which was great! Overall this place is a must visit when visiting the island. They also have an extensive beer/wine menu. Definitely try and make a reservation here because i saw them deny all walk ins. We were so lucky to have gotten a reservation! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh oysters! read more

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Food incredible. Scenery amazing. A must do on San Juan island! FYI that it's only open for lunch till 4. read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Family lunch - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

My husband's first job in the US was at Taylor Shellfish so we can, we take the opportunity to reminisce and shuck a few oysters. Westcott Bay has blankets to warm you as you relax by the fire outside. The oysters were fresh and we loved the oysters Rockefeller. Buy a bottle of bubble to share and cuddle up at this San Juan Island gem! read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Fantastic fresh oysters. We love ours grilled. All of the sauces are divine. It's hard to pick a fav between the buttery Chipotle & Bourbon or the zesty Lime, Cilantro & Sriracha. We couldn't stop ordering dozen after dozen! The clam bowl was good as well as the nibble board. It's not the best place for kids as our tweens wished for typical kids menu fare. Now that they're teens, I think we'll just have day date there next time we visit the island and enjoy the bay views. Very friendly staff and good service. Chill laidback island vibe. read more

First and foremost you need to have a reservation otherwise you're just not going to get in it is critical that you have a reservation I slipped on some rosé a Caprese salad and oysters What better way to have an afternoon snack then looking out into the bay with the sun on your face relaxing after a long day of traveling to the island. My only complaint is that they sat us here. While I do think it probably was the best seat in the house for enjoying the view and a perfect little table for two or three, they literally threw shells out as we were sitting there. It also created a lot of bees and my husband did not enjoy the smell so unfortunately we ate very quickly and we left and didn't go enjoy the atmosphere as much as I think we could've. If you're going to see gas at this area I would definitely recommend cleaning it up and having a different place to dump the shells. This would be the best seat in the house if you did that. I've eaten at a lot of oyster Farms and I have to tell you that this is not my favorite. It could've just been the environment so again make your own judgment. I did really enjoy the grilled oysters and it is probably the best way to eat them in August. I did try raw oysters and I usually only have them at a oyster farm ONLY in months that aren't in "R". I was impressed with the two different kinds. The smaller ones are native and they take four years to grow apparently and they are the only ones grown on the island so that little fact was cool and they are definitely something to experience Again I think the food would've been delicious if we went to the net shed rather than going to tiny tides. I think it would've been really fun if we went to the net shed and we had gotten some oysters from the farmstand and shucked them ourselves. While they do sell oyster Shuckers they are not labeled with Wescott on them; they're just generic so that would be my only thing is adding that to the merch because I have collected Shuckers from all the oyster farms I've been to so far. I don't know if you have to buy a shocker or if they provide one with you when you're eating at the net shed. Again be sure to call and make a reservation otherwise would be very hard to get a seat read more

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I love this place, hands down. My favorite thing about Westcott Bay is the history. It's been around for such a long time so for them to turn it into a spot you can eat at is really cool. You can drive up or boat up I'd suggest getting a reservation EARLY because it fills up quickly. It's not a "real" restaurant, its a seafood market firstly. Everyone wants to visit. There is a little gift shop, a to go order area, and two areas to sit and eat. The food and drink menu is great and the obvious reason people come: the incredible oysters. You can't go wrong with these world famous delights. read more

This is the perfect spot to snack on oysters and enjoy the views. It was peaceful and beautiful with plenty of shade and big tables. The servers were knowledgeable and happy. Consider splitting plates so that your group can try a bit of everything! read more

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This place was a 10/10. I would even rate this place 13/10 if I could. My family and I started off with the tour. We went to the pier and our tour guides, Kenny and Kate were so informative and friendly. The tour even included a small drink and a couple oysters, and taught my son how to shuck them! The tour was definitely the best in the Pacific Northwest. After that, they walked us over to the restaurant, and my family and I got the 3 baked oysters, the little bites, and clam bowl, and I gotta tell you. They were some of the best oysters I've ever had! Especially the Chipotle Bourbon, which was out of this world. The bread and olive oil were amazing too, with the crispy outside of the bread and the warm softness of the inside. And don't even get me started with the service! Our server, Jaxson was so nice and treated us with up most care. My root beer attracted many bees, and a couple fell in the root beer. So, I told Jaxson and he gave me a root beer, free of charge! Safe to say, my family and I will come to this place again. read more

Delicious meal right on the water. This is a working oyster farm so you can see the oysters from your seat. You can choose to shuck them yourself or have them shucked for you. We got a half dozen raw oysters and a half dozen grilled. They were delicious and super fresh. We also got the caprese salad and their bread with butter which were equally delicious. I recommend making a reservation as it fills up very quickly as soon as they open. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Beautiful setting, very nice and friendly staff. Try the Chipotle bourbon oysters! Clam bowl is good too with the fresh babied Baguette. read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Entrance - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

An easy 2.2 mile walk from Roche Harbor. Great service, food fresh and local, views Westcott bay. The cost worth it for the quality of food, service and views. I would recommend reservations. read more

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Absolutely among the best oysters you can find. Great location nestled in Westcott Bay makes for a great PNW outdoor dining experience. The food is locally sourced and the staff friendly, welcoming and greeted us throughout the dining experience. Highly recommend reservations and if by boat, the dock has limited space for 20' max length. read more

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Had the best time here! Great outdoor seating, friendly service and the best tasting oysters I ever had. What a treat on a sunny Sunday afternoon. read more

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Incredible place and a must if you like shellfish. You will need a reservation. The staff is outstanding and friendly. The scenery was perfect and the food was amazing. We had their raw Sweet Water Oysters and Olympic Oysters, and the former were very good. The clam bowl was also very good. The other dishes (local bead, salads, cheeses, etc.) that were served to adjacent table also looked amazing. Best ambiance, food and service on the island in my opinion. read more

The service was absolutely horrible. Refused to seat when half the tables were empty. Offered to pay extra for to go or to stand but they refused. My gf and I work in hospitality and the service here is a joke. read more

EVERYTHING here is delicious! Not a bad single bad dish. Yes you might like one more than other, but not a single bad dish. Spacious outdoor seating. The inside has a warm ambiance, but is a bit small. The service was top notch. Would 100% come back & recommend to everyone! read more

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Westcott Bay Shellfish Co is an absolute must-visit when you're on the island. Be sure to check their hours during the off season because it's just a few days a week. This place is amazingly rustic and charming - and since the oysters they serve are grown and harvested a few feet away - it doesn't get any fresher. If you're so inclined, you can even shuck them yourself. We did a half dozen, added some bread and local goat cheese, had a few beers, and spent the rest of the time plotting how we could move to the island so we could enjoy this place year round! read more

Located at the end of a long road that winds past many homes, the WBSC is a hidden gem. We stumbled upon it today and had lunch right on the bay where the shellfish are harvested. A cheese and meat plate preceded steamed clams and grilled oysters. We ate them so fast I only got pics of the empty shells. All the cheese and meats were local and excellent. The oysters came in a sampler of lemon butter, pesto, and sarracha. Thumbs up on all three from the girlfriend. A nice Riesling and red ale topped off a a tasty and fresh meal. Our seating was at a counter facing the water. There are tables as well, but it's a good idea to have reservations if you want a table. All the seating is outdoors. Only drawback in my mind was that the steamer clams were too big. I like smaller ones, but the freshness balanced it out. Nice and friendly staff. Dress appropriately if the weather isn't warm. Worth the drive if you're on San Juan island. read more

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Amazing oysters, clams and gazpacho! Excellent service by Lily. She is super welcoming and friendly. She explained how they farm all their shellfish. Beautiful scenery right on the bay. read more

We enjoyed our Happy Hour pit-stop, ordered the Oyster sampler which were Olympia & High Beach Sweets. Shell on the Olympias were no larger than a half dollar coin, lovely flavor & texture. The High Beach oysters were native & a little bit larger than Olympias. Also, great texture & flavor. First time having Mignonette sauce instead of cocktail sauce with horseradish and now appreciate how the vinegar flavor enhanced the briney flavor & sweetness of the oysters. Rockefellers were disappointing, not enough spinach. The service was friendly & good, ambiance pleasant. The prices are the same per oyster you would pay in a restaurant & would have had more varieties to select from. It would have been nice if there was a tour of the oyster operation & farm. read more

Westcott Bay Shellfish Company - Menu - Seafood Markets Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Yelp shows them only open on Saturdays and I made a reservation on open table but didn't realize that the Westcott has different hours for summer (July/August) than the rest of the year and are open Thurs-Monday 11-4 for dine in. I thought I made a reservation for 3:30pm on Saturday but turns out I made it for Sunday when I didn't realize they were open! Luckily, they were able to seat us and we ordered a decent selection from their entire menu. Everything was super fresh and delicious and the staff are all friendly and attentive. Not one complaint and would definitely return and recommend to all! read more

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On San Juan Island I really wanted to taste seafood from the waters around the island, but they don't commercially fish the Puget Sound. To say I was craving oysters is an understatement.... Until we found Westcott Bay Shellfish Company. The staff there are amazing and so kind! We came without a reservation (reservations strongly preferred) but they squeezed the two of us in. They were really short staffed (just 2 servers) because everyone had returned to school and so far had served 104 guests that day. I'm so grateful for the experience, and the outdoor seating overlooking the oyster farm. Kids, dogs, families, and pure happiness there! The oysters, warm local bread, maple butter with tiny purple flower, and kale salad, washed down with local wine was the highlight of our day. Can't recommend it enough... WITH an 'Open Table' reservation..... how to make a reservation isn't listed on the website. read more

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