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Featured Wine: And Why am I Mr. Pink? Rosé
It’s only March but the first mouthwatering Rosés of the season are starting to arrive! We’ve selected a Washington wine. This rosé that comes from collaboration between two winemakers in the Columbia Valley. And Why Mr. Pink? rosé sets a scene for spring from our cellar to your table. And Why am I Mr. Pink? … Read more
The Oysters of the Pacific Northwest
The Oyster Bar began in the 1920s as a small shack dedicated to selling oysters to Chuckanut Drive travelers. Nearly 100 years later, we now offer a variety of upscale seafood dishes, but our hearts remain on the half-shell, which is why we offer diners the chance to try a variety of oysters … Read more
The Oyster Bar: On the Half Shell, In the News
Oyster Bar Reviews As a restaurant with a long history in the region, we’ve been featured in a long number of publications and personal blogs! Below, we’ve gathered some our favorite reviews, recollections, and write-ups in one place — a sort of scrapbook of people’s experiences with us throughout the years. We’re delighted to see … Read more
Things To Do Around Chuckanut Drive
Places Near Chuckanut Drive As we wrote about in March, the scenic Chuckanut Drive turns 100 this year! The stunning view from the historic highway – all dappled light, lush greenery, and splashing ocean – is enough of a reason to visit, but why not make a whole day out of exploring Chuckanut? The surrounding … Read more
Award Winning Wines from Around the World
The Oyster Bar’s Wine Cellar Can it be a perfect meal without a perfectly paired wine to accompany it? We don’t believe it’s possible! That’s why we at The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive strive to fill our wine cellar with award winning wines to enhance your night-out experience. Oyster Bar owner Guy Colbert and … Read more
The Benefits of Fresh Fish – Heart, Mind, and Soul
The Benefits of Fresh Fish Fish is one of our favorite ingredients to work with. Not only are they delicious, they’re also an incredibly healthy addition to your diet! Eating fish once or twice a week can have positive full-body results. Here are just a few reasons to eat more fresh fish: Fresh Fish is … Read more
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