The Oysters of the Pacific Northwest

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    The Oyster Bar began in the 1920s as a small shack dedicated to selling oysters to Chuckanut Drive travelers. Nearly 100 years later, we now offer a variety of upscale seafood dishes, but our hearts remain on the half-shell, which is why we offer diners the chance to try a variety of oysters … Read more

The Oyster Bar: On the Half Shell, In the News

Oyster Bar Reviews As a restaurant with a long history in the region, we’ve been featured in a long number of publications and personal blogs! Below, we’ve gathered some our favorite reviews, recollections, and write-ups in one place — a sort of scrapbook of people’s experiences with us throughout the years. We’re delighted to see … Read more

Things To Do Around Chuckanut Drive

Things to do around Chuckanut Drive

Places Near Chuckanut Drive As we wrote about in March, the scenic Chuckanut Drive turns 100 this year! The stunning view from the historic highway – all dappled light, lush greenery, and splashing ocean – is enough of a reason to visit, but why not make a whole day out of exploring Chuckanut? The surrounding … Read more

Award Winning Wines from Around the World

The Oyster Bar’s Wine Cellar Can it be a perfect meal without a perfectly paired wine to accompany it? We don’t believe it’s possible! That’s why we at The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive strive to fill our wine cellar with award winning wines to enhance your night-out experience. Oyster Bar owner Guy Colbert and … Read more

The Benefits of Fresh Fish – Heart, Mind, and Soul

The Benefits of Fresh Fish Fish is one of our favorite ingredients to work with. Not only are they delicious, they’re also an incredibly healthy addition to your diet! Eating fish once or twice a week can have positive full-body results. Here are just a few reasons to eat more fresh fish: Fresh Fish is … Read more

Chuckanut Drive – A Century Old and Still Looking Good

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The 100th Anniversary of Chuckanut Drive The incomparable Chuckanut Drive is turning 100 this year! Chuckanut Drive, or State Highway 11 if we’re being official, was completed in the spring of 1916. Since then, it’s been a favorite cruising spot for those looking for a drive with a view—and good food! The now scenic highway … Read more

This March: Small Plate Crab Dishes!

This month, it’s alright to feel crabby! That’s because the Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive is offering a number of delicious small plate crab dishes throughout March and April. (Not available Easter weekend) Our chefs have whipped up a number of mouth-watering crab dishes for you to enjoy. Perhaps you’d like to try the Snow … Read more

Live Lobster Through February

Due to demand, we’ve decided to continue our fresh lobster plate specials through the end of February. (February 13th and 14th will be excluded due to high volume in the restaurant, but you can look forward to these unique dishes for a little bit longer. ) As a reminder, we’ve got some great options for … Read more

Valentine’s Day

Valentines Day Restaurant in Bellingham Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! For some, this is a reason to panic. You’ve gotta make plans for you and the apple of your eye. Flowers? Gifts? Dinner? With so many options, we’d like to help you simplify your life. How, may you ask? Reservations, that’s how! We’re currently taking … Read more