Come enjoy our Specials this week!
Appetizer Special: House Cured Fresh Alaskan Troll King Salmon served with pickled radish, horseradish goat cheese, crispy capers and shallot crust. Dungeness Crab Stack with mango, avocado and vanilla bean vinaigrette. Entrée Specials: Chard Crusted Fresh Alaskan Halibut with a local black truffle cream and chives. Fresh Alaskan Troll King Salmon with basil oil, balsamic … Read more
Is Halibut Really Better?
Halibut is one of the most well-known seafood options in the world. But, there is a lot of debate on the true value of this fish. To start, the Atlantic halibut, in specific, is the biggest flatfish in the entire world. So, in terms of size, it is truly better than any other flatfish. Still, … Read more
Celebrate spring with the 2021 Skagit Tulip Festival
Before dinner in the Oyster Bar in April, consider visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival with 300 tulip varieties. You can observe tulip bloom from land, water or air, by booking the most suitable tour. 12 Exciting Events Designed as a scenic driving tour, the festival has been displaying the blooming landscapes for 37 years. … Read more
Fresh Gulf Coast Blue Prawns
We know you have many seafood choices. But, the Fresh Gulf Coast Blue Prawns on The Oyster Bar Menu need a look. Fresh Gulf Coast Blue Prawns live in a lot of places besides its namesake. They are found in other tropical locations such as Hawaii and Brazil. The name comes from the blue tail … Read more
5 Best Things To Know About Hiking In The Larrabee State Park Area
Just northwest of The Oyster Bar south of Bellingham, Washington is Larrabee State Park. It truly is one of the most beautiful state parks in the Pacific Northwest. Below are the five best trails to know about when hiking in and around Larrabee State Park. #1 – Fragrance Lake Trail The Fragrance Lake Trail is … Read more
AI Tech Involving Seafood Safety
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has found itself in so many corporations over the years, like Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook. But, did you know that AI tech is improving seafood safety, too? Read on to dive into Phase II of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program. Originally, AI tech was piloted by … Read more
Fun Oyster Recipe
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
2020 Seafood Consumption
Over-exploitation of seafood has been more and more of a concern in the 21st Century. Between 1974-1980, 90% of fish stocks were not over-exploited, which meant that 90% of the fish stocks were producing seafood quicker than they were taking it out for consumption. But, in 2020, the world is nearing 60% of fish stocks … Read more
How The Pandemic Is Affecting Seafood
The pandemic has changed life as we know it over the last year. The effects of COVID-19 have also made an impact on the seafood business, as well. With most of the country on lock-down, the normal 63% of people cooking seafood increased with people eating-in more than ever before. But, as meats go, many … Read more
Fresh Alaskan Halibut and Fresh Alaskan Salmon are back!
Our main theme right now is that Fresh Alaskan Halibut and Fresh Alaskan Salmon are back! We buy the best Salmon sold. King Salmon that is troll caught. We are move to 50% capacity and can seat parties up to 10 people beginning Monday, March 22. With the better weather both our decks are usually … Read more