There are a lot of ways to prepare oysters. You may not have a lot of experience creating oysters in fun, new way. But, we have you covered with this Pacific Northwest recipe that will help you see and taste oysters with a fresh perspective. Yaquina Bay Sandwich Of Oysters If you are a fan … Read more
You may know that Fish Fridays are a thing during Lent. But, do you know the reasoning behind it? The practice of eating fish on Fridays is actually something that a lot of Christians do throughout the 52-week calendar. Of course, the practice comes from Christian teachings, where Jesus died on the cross on a … Read more
The Oyster Bar is proud to have Linda as a leader at The Oyster Bar. We found 2 amazing women leading in the seafood business. And we love seafood leaders at The Oyster Bar! The seafood industry is one that is booming around the globe, as the pandemic starts to subside. As you might expect, … Read more
Local seafood & vegetables are some of the best foods to eat locally. At the Oyster Bar, we care about the health of our customers, that is why we offer a variety of local cuisine that will suit your taste. Local foods are better for consumers, better for restaurants, and better for the environment. A … Read more
Go local with our tips for interesting things to do on Chuckanut Drive in spring. Get finger puppets on South Fork Farms South Fork Farms in Mount Vernon attracts visitors with different activities related to interacting with alpacas. Looking for original souvenirs from one of the memorable stops on Chuckanut Drive? Buy miniature finger puppets … Read more
The Journey of what is now known as The Oyster Bar restaurant began long before 1921 on Samish Bay. It started as a company called Pearl Oyster Company. The owners of Pearl company brought in and planted eastern oysters, selling them fresh in the shell. Later, Pearl company was sold to E. N. Steele and … Read more
The Pacific Oyster Most oysters grown in the Pacific Northwest are Pacific Oysters. In the 21st Century, Washington state harvests 98% of these oysters, and they come a lot of different ways. Some Pacific Oysters are petite in size, while others are quite portly. Some can be harsh, while others have sweet tastes. In April … Read more
Enjoy The Oyster Bar’s Vegetarian Ricotta Gnudi… Shitake mushrooms, leeks, pea vines, roasted shallots, butternut squash brown butter puree, crispy sage leaves. What is the backstory of Gnudi? Gnudi is a nice Italian meal that is very similar to Gnocchi. It is roughly translated to mean “naked” in Italian. Gnudi are gnocchi-like dumplings made with … Read more
“HAPPY VALENTINES DAY” Valentine’s day is one of those days in the year when people take their loved ones on a special treat, to show them love. This holiday dates back to the Roman Empire era. When Emperor Claudius II banned soldiers from getting married because he felt they would be tied to their families … Read more
The Health Benefits of Lobster Lobsters, the crustaceans known as Homarus Nephrops (north Atlantic subspecies), have only in recent history been known as a delicacy. In the early 20th century Lobsters were primarily fed to poor people and prisoners. In one example, indentured servants in a New England town successfully sued their owners to create a … Read more