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Chuckanut Drive – A Century Old and Still Looking Good
The 100th Anniversary of Chuckanut Drive The incomparable Chuckanut Drive is turning 100 this year! Chuckanut Drive, or State Highway 11 if we’re being official, was completed in the spring of 1916. Since then, it’s been a favorite cruising spot for those looking for a drive with a view—and good food! The now scenic highway … Read more
Live Lobster Through February
Due to demand, we’ve decided to continue our fresh lobster plate specials through the end of February. (February 13th and 14th will be excluded due to high volume in the restaurant, but you can look forward to these unique dishes for a little bit longer. ) As a reminder, we’ve got some great options for … 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
Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day Restaurant in Bellingham Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! For some, this is a reason to panic. You’ve gotta make plans for you and the apple of your eye. Flowers? Gifts? Dinner? With so many options, we’d like to help you simplify your life. How, may you ask? Reservations, that’s how! We’re currently taking … 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
Fish: A Cure for the Winter Blues
Fish Helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder It is estimated that about 14% of the US population report feeling a little down and lethargic during the winter months, and an additional 6% suffer from the more acute Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Bellingham tops out the list of cities in the continental United States with populations of … Read more
Supporting Our Working Waterfront
The Value of Bellingham’s Waterfront At the end of September and Start of October, our staff had the distinct pleasure of attending the inaugural Bellingham Seafest, a celebration of our “legacy maritime heritage, bustling working waterfront, internationally-renowned fishing & seafood industries and unsurpassed culinary bounty.” Needless to say, we owe a great deal of our … Read more
Ivory Salmon Special
Ivory Salmon We recently posted on social media that we were serving a special treat, white (or ivory) salmon. We wanted to take some time to pass along more info on what makes this salmon unique and gives it the flavor profile you’ll come to love. The iconic pinkish-orange to deep red color, which is … Read more
New Gift Cards!
Oyster Bar Gift Cards The Oyster Bar now has gift cards! These are not your standard restaurant gift cards (read: over-sized and on card-stock). Easy to use, these credit card style gift cards are the ideal gift for the foodie on your list. Perfect to entice your friends from the Seattle area to skip town … Read more