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On The Menu: Pheasant Breast With Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon Pan Jus

We’re excited to begin serving one of the most delicious wild game birds — pheasant with roasted garlic, rosemary and lemon pan jus. Pheasants are not always easy to find at the supermarket, making it a rare treat to enjoy a dish featuring this lean and flavorful meat. These wild birds are often an easy-target … Read more

Get To Know Us! Meet Our Server, Brianna

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our talented staff. We are pleased to introduce you to our server, Brianna G! Q: How long have you worked at The Oyster Bar? A: About 3 years. Q: What do you enjoy about working at The Oyster Bar? A: My coworkers. I [also] moved to Seattle … Read more

Explore The Geology Of The Chuckanut Formation

Forged during the Eocene Epoch approximately 50 million years ago, the Chuckanut Formation is composed of layers of sedimentary rock that reveal the area’s former climate and geological environment. According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Exploring Expedition began studying fossil specimens collected from the formation during the mid-19th century. The … Read more

Skagit Tulip Festival 2019

In celebration of Spring, Skagit Valley blooms are taking over the fields this April. The annual Tulip Festival commemorates the valley’s annual harvest. You don’t have to travel to the Netherlands to experience the spring bloom. As one of areas most colorful agricultural gems, the tulip fields set the stage for festivities for all.

#2 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2015 “A great bottle of wine is one that keeps your interest from the first glass to the last, leaving you wanting more.” Founded in 1979, Quilceda Creek wines are an expression of five vineyards; Champoux, Galitzine, Lake Wallula, Palengat and Wallula Vineyards. The 2012 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley … Read more

10 Must Do’s on Chuckanut Drive

1. The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut: Easily our top recommendation for lunch or sunset dinner. 2. If bird watching strikes your fancy, we recommended extending your drive south to the Samish Flats, prime turf for birding. See if you can spot bald eagles, red-tail hawks, at least a half dozen rough-legged hawks, falcons, merlin, peregrines, … Read more

Featured Winery: Leonetti Cellars

Loess Vineyard at the Figgins Family Wine Estate -(photo from Leonetti Cellars) The Figgins Family Wine Estate has a deep history spanning over a century in Walla Walla Washington. The Leonetti Cellar was founded in 1977 as the valley’s first commercial winery. We’ve curated a collection of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vintages ranging from 2004 … Read more

2018 Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator

Each year Wine Spectator awards a number of restaurants honoring wine programs by recognizing lists that display excellent breadth across multiple regions and/or significant vertical depth of top wines, along with superior presentation. Each wine lists selected features a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and … Read more

Featured Wine: And Why am I Mr. Pink? Rosé

It’s only March but the first mouthwatering Rosés of the season are starting to arrive! We’ve selected a Washington wine. This rosé that comes from collaboration between two winemakers in the Columbia Valley. And Why Mr. Pink? rosé sets a scene for spring from our cellar to your table. And Why am I Mr. Pink? … 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