The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive Receives Wine Spectator’s 2025 Best of Award of Excellence
Bellingham, WA — The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive has been honored with the 2025 Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, recognizing its world-class wine program and commitment to exceptional dining. honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
“A wine list is a restaurant’s identity in print, and this year’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “I proudly present the 3,811 restaurants worldwide that earned a Restaurant Award this year—we raise a glass to all our winners.”
Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.
The prestigious accolade places The Oyster Bar among an elite group of restaurants globally celebrated for their thoughtfully curated wine selections and seamless integration of wine and cuisine. This marks a significant milestone for the iconic Pacific Northwest destination, long known for its breathtaking views of Samish Bay and fresh, locally sourced seafood.
“Being recognized by Wine Spectator is both humbling and affirming,” said Guy Colbert, of The Oyster Bar. “We’ve always believed that a great dining experience includes not just exceptional food and service, but a wine program that elevates every moment. This award is a tribute to the passion and precision of our entire team.”
The Best of Award of Excellence is Wine Spectator’s second-highest honor, granted to restaurants with wine lists that display a deep breadth across multiple regions and demonstrate a serious commitment to wine as an essential part of the dining experience.
Guests can explore The Oyster Bar’s award-winning wine list at or visit their full profile at Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
Learn more at WineSpectator.com.