
We are open!
Finally! We are excited to invite you back to The Oyster Bar! The Taylor Shellfish boat harvesting fresh oysters for us. Our walk-in refrigerator is full and ready for our reopening. We’ve replaced 4 windows today and are ready for the “Inside Air” Dining rules. Join us!

Bellingham celebrates Valentine’s Day 2021
With covid-restrictions finally lifted for the Oyster Bar, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! For some, this is a reason to panic. Make a plan early. Flowers? Gifts? Dinner? With so many options, we’d like to help you simplify your life. Make a Reservation! Call 360-223-5811 today! We’re currently taking reservations for Valentine’s Day! Just a … Read more

Opening February 4th
We are excited to welcome you back soon! We are taking all the recommended precautious for you to enjoy a dinner with us. Outside dining & take-out will be available. And the windows will be open in both dining rooms so please dress warmly. Call for your reservation today: 360-223-5811

Feel Like Taking A Drive? Stop By The Oyster Bar!
If a drive through the Chuckanut Scenic Byway clears your mind, just think of how you will feel perched above Samish Bay sipping a glass of our Woodward Canyon 2016 Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon or savoring our fresh Northwest oysters. Situated in the Chuckanut Mountains, The Oyster Bar offers a seasonally-inspired menu along with expansive views … Read more

Hop Aboard To Explore Bellingham Bay And Beyond
More than 200,000 people board passenger ferries and charter vessels launching out of the Bellingham Cruise Terminal each year. If you are coming through, come by and enjoy a memorable dining experience with us! Charter businesses operating out of the terminal offer a variety of excursions — including some that guarantee whale sightings and … Read more

Learn How To Identify San Juan Islands
Our locally-sourced menu isn’t the only thing that separates our restaurant from the rest. Visitors also stop by year-round to take in stunning views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. More than 170 islands varying in size and population comprise the San Juan Islands. Some islands are popular tourist and retiree attractions, while … Read more

John Surbert Celebrates 40 Years At The Oyster Bar
Known for his professional service, sense of humor and wit, John Surbert celebrated his 40th year at The Oyster Bar in September. A Renaissance man of dignity and character, John is definitely a local treasure. Here is what our customers had to say: “We were there for lunch one day, John waited on us, and … Read more

Come Dine With Us starting Dec 15th
We’re doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and are pleased to safely continue serving our guests after the current lock-down is completed on Dec 15th. (Get your reservation now!) Safe Start Plan We reopened The Oyster Bar in June after Skagit County entered Phase 2 under Washington state’s Safe Start reopening plan. … Read more

Spot These Birds At Larrabee State Park
Thousands of migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway pass through northwest Washington to rest, eat and breed. A great place to see them is at Larrabee State Park, a 2,748-acre waterfront park located on Samish Bay. According to Cascade Loop — a publication that tracks 225 of Washington’s 346 annually recorded bird species — birdwatchers … Read more

Get To Know Us! Meet Our Dishwasher, Vojtech
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our talented staff. We are pleased to introduce you to our Dishwasher, Vojtech M.! Q: How long have you worked at The Oyster Bar? A: About 2-3 months Q: What do you enjoy about working at The Oyster Bar? A: The crew, the environment, the food, the … Read more