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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

The Importance Of Seafood During Lent
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

Benefits of Going Pescatarian
When you are eating seafood in the Pacific Northwest, know there are a lot of benefits for you. Who knows? You may even want to become a pescatarian for life. Check out the benefits below and change your life forever. Trim Down Body Fat One of the best things about seafood is the fact that … Read more

Women In The Seafood Business
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

Why we love our Wines!
Does every meal need to be paired with perfectly selected wines? Is there anything like a perfect wine selection? The Oyster Bar has been known for excellence in wine delivery services. The restaurant has been awarded severally for their outstanding wine selection yearly. At the Oyster Bar restaurant, we strive to fill our wine cellar … Read more