Short History of The Oyster Bar
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 125-year history of Bow, WA in its roads
2021 marks the 2 important dates: the 125th birthday of the oldest artifact of Bow – a steam locomotive – and the 105th anniversary of the opening of Chuckanut Drive. Explore exciting facts about the milestones of our community! The railroad impact in Bow The second part of the 19th century featured the advent of … Read more
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
Map your dinner with the Oyster Bar award-winning wine program
Striving to stay in touch with different generations of wine lovers, we annually submit the Oyster Bar wine list to the assessment of Wine Spectator. It’s an exam in quality that encourages us to constantly improve the whole dining experience and make it diverse and affordable for everyone. What does it mean to have a … 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
The Oyster Bar’s Best Soups for Lunch
Raise your dining experience to new heights with our soups! Whether you prefer nourishing creamy structure or light vegetable broth, you’ll find the best option. Soups are essential in any diet because they reduce cancer risk and help to balance body weight. Lobster Bisque (Cup —8.25 $, Bowl — 12.50 $) With slightly sweet lobster … Read more
Best Local Seafood Restaurants
We know that you have many seafood restaurant choices in and around the Northwest corner of Washington. Our *unbiased* opinion is that we love The Oyster Bar above all, but in all fairness, it is important to highlight other restaurants in the area. Here are two other local options: Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill (currently … Read more
What is Gnudi?
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
THE OYSTER BAR VALENTINE’S LOVE SPECIAL
“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
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