Oysters Archives – Page 3 of 3 – The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive

Best Oysters in the Pacific Northwest

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

Health Benefits of Oysters

Those already onboard with Oysters are already enjoying a real delicacy. Are you wondering if Oysters are good for you? Or if they have any health benefits? There are many reasons to love Oysters – Even if you hate them. There are tons of good reasons to add oysters to your diet. Firstly, they are … Read more

Winespectator.com: Spotlight on The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive

Thanks to Wine Spectator for their spotlight on the Oyster Bar!

“Nestled on the shore of Washington’s Samish Bay, not far from the U.S.-Canada border, is longtime Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner the Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive. Holding its Best of Award of Excellence since 1985, the Oyster Bar attracts diners from both countries. The Bow, Wash., restaurant offers regional seafood-focused cuisine by chef Justin Gordon with dishes like local chanterelles with warm goat cheese, balsamic charred tomatoes, roasted garlic and crostini; cedar roasted salmon; and cioppino, a saffron-based fish stew…..”

The Oysters of the Pacific Northwest

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 Oysters you eat at the Oyster Bar today, last night slept in Samish Bay

Samish Bay Oysters A favorite saying around here, “The oysters you eat at the Oyster Bar today, last night slept in Samish Bay” has it’s roots in the history of the region. The staff of the Taylor Shellfish Samish Island Farm regard their work as similar to their land based contemporaries, as farmers. The bay … Read more

Live Maine Lobster!

(Warning: The following blog post will create an undeniable craving for all things lobster. Read at your own risk.) You may have seen our live Maine lobster offerings on our social media feeds lately. During the month of January, our lobster entree special includes a half or whole lobster served with prime top sirloin steak, prime filet … Read more

Bellingham SeaFeast

Bellingham SeaFest You may have noticed our tweet, regarding the Oyster Shucking competition at Bellingham’s Inaugural Seafeast celebration this year. Two of our chefs, Joey and Chris, placed 2nd and 3rd in the competition. Seafeast, “a festival filled with world-renowned seafood, boat rides, demonstrations, and the arts in an authentic maritime environment” happened at Bellingham’s … Read more