Washington is oyster country, and the cold, clean waters of Puget Sound help grow some of the best bivalves you can slurp anywhere. From tiny Olympia oysters no bigger than a coin to big, meaty Pacifics, the state has raw bars, tasting rooms, and no-frills shacks that serve them fresh.
Some of these spots sit right on the water, while others are cozy city rooms known for pristine platters and knowledgeable shuckers. Whether you like your oysters raw with a squeeze of lemon or grilled over open flame, this list has a place for you.
Here are eight Washington oyster bars worth planning a trip around.
1. Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Seattle, Washington
Few names in Washington shellfish carry the weight of Taylor, a family operation that has been farming Puget Sound waters for over a century. Their Seattle oyster bars let you taste that history straight from the source…