“The oysters that we serve today slept last night in Samish Bay.”
Enjoy the benefits of 50+ years of experience!
In the 1920’s, a shack was built on Washington State’s first scenic highway, Chuckanut Drive, where oysters were sold by Zenzabaro Maekawa to the travelers that passed by. The little stand did so well that it was soon enclosed, a lunch counter was added and the Rockpoint Oyster Restaurant was born.
When Otto Amos bought the restaurant in 1946 his wife renamed it the Oyster Bar and they coined the slogan “the oysters that we serve today slept last night in Samish Bay.” The menu consisted of deep fried oysters and a ham dish. When Blanche and William Reinstra bought the restaurant in 1954, they made major renovations and expanded the menu to include prawns, scallops, fish and chips and clam chowder.
Pat and Al Digerness bought the Oyster Bar n 1970, but sold it to Thomas Lee in 1971. Mr. Lee gave the Oyster Bar sophistication with wonderful menu and structural improvements. Mick, Cheryl and Alex August bought the restaurant in 1977 and expanded the wine cellar. Since 1987 the Oyster Bar has been owned and operated by Guy and Linda Colbert who brought new ideas from their previous restaurants in southern California.
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