Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

Came on a rainy Sunday and there were several families dining but we were able to get a table without wait. Servers were very friendly and able to give advice on selections and sizes. We got a shuckers dozen, smoked oyster dip, prawn sandwich, and two seafood étouffés. Oysters were a bit more expensive than I like to pay, but I appreciated the variety and our server let us know the types and tasting notes. All fresh and local. The étouffe was flavorful and had a nice heat to it. Seafood focused menu with fresh food. Great corner location with views of the space needle depending on your table. A bit more costly than I’d like (and built in 19% service fee) but not unexpected for the location and being seafood. Overall would recommend and had an enjoyable experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

While traveling, I always like to eat different foods that I can’t get at home. We stopped by here to eat dinner. I of course had the raw oyster plate. It was delicious and I’m always surprised at the difference in flavors. The whiskey old fashion was excellent for sipping between oysters to reset the palate. Definitely enjoyed the whole experience! Thank you!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is disgusting. The manager, Melissa, is even more disgusting and awful.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I visited this place on Sunday, and the whole restaurant was empty. A couple of people came in after opening, which didn’t feel like a good sign.

I ordered the oysters, which don’t come with cocktail sauce — they charge $1 extra if you want it. I ordered the half crab, but it looked unappealing and didn’t seem fresh, so I asked them to take it back. They suggested giving me a replacement, which I accepted, but that also didn’t taste fresh. I didn’t send it back a second time because I felt bad.

The sashimi was good, and I enjoyed it. I also had a house wine. The total bill was $104, plus an automatic service charge of $25 (I don’t know the percentage) and tax, which brought the total to $143 for a light lunch. I didn’t feel full and had to go somewhere else afterward.

Later in the evening, when I walked past again, the restaurant was still almost empty — maybe one or two groups inside — even though it was Sunday. For whatever reason, this place doesn’t seem worth it. The only thing I think is good is the Geoduck sashimi.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Awesome restaurant. The seafood was fresh, and the cocktails were delicious. Had the blackened cod; it was world-class, so good, it was unrealistic 🤯 Definitely check this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything tastes great.
The oysters are a little too cold for me.
The ones with cheese are fantastic.
The clam sashimi is amazing, and the salad is just okay.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been to all their Seattle area locations, and it's become a must-stop for most trips. Great oysters and seafood selections overall. On my most recent visit, I enjoyed the ceasar salad (bigger portion than it first appears!) with anchovies and 1/2 dungeness crab - so good!

Came in for a snack and left so thrilled. The Kumamoto oysters and geoduck sashimi were fantastic. Extremely fresh and we can’t wait to come back one day. Some of the best I’ve ever had and we coincidentally came in during happy hour. Our server Christina was fantastic and super attentive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The location is combined and the environment is pretty good, right next to the park with plenty of greenery, sunlight, and both indoor and outdoor seating.

Even during weekend meal times, it wasn’t too crowded (later I realized there might be a reason for that).

I ordered 4 dishes in total. The geoduck was the dish I came for, and it was good, but not fully defrosted. I wasn’t expecting it to be freshly dug and sliced today, but at this price point, improper thawing feels hard to justify.

The clams were tasty, with a good broth, but no complimentary bread.

Oysters 🦪—whenever I see them on a menu, I usually order. This time they had Pacific Petite, Fat Bastard, Shigoku, and Kumamoto, all from different locations in WA. Compared with other places I’ve had oysters, these were pretty average. I had no urge to order more—wouldn’t recommend. (Disclaimer: I used to live in New England.)

Shrimp was $14 for 4 pieces, nowhere near the size or freshness you’d get at a supermarket. Wouldn’t recommend.

Overall, you could come for the geoduck, but the menu is very short—other than the geoduck, I couldn’t really find anything else interesting to order.

There’s an 18.9% mandatory service charge that isn’t based on party size. The bill came to $85 per person, and I still wasn’t full—had to grab a burger next door afterward.

Feels like it might just be targeting one-time business from tourists given the location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

People nice. Quick service. Good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What an amazing experience! Loved 😍 it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love going here for oysters! Fresh and delish! Did their Shuckers Dozen. Great way to start the afternoon/day. Their smoked oyster, served with kettle potato chips, was a good starter. The Geoduck sashimi was good, but it is small just FYI. Finished with the Broiled Oysters. Flavorful! My partner and I paired all of this with a Channel Marker Cider Dry Pear and my partner had a E9 Rowdy and Dick Amber. Everything was delicious, it is a little pricey but might be because of location. Friendly staff, great service and environment. Always love to come here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service is poor. No drink refills despite spending 200$. Coke tasted watered down. Oysters made us sick. Crab is decent though. They have a 19% added gratuity, so their prices are not really as advertised.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

There are too few seafood restaurants that offer chargrilled and broiled oyster dishes. The Pioneer Square location prepares chargrilled oysters with a seasoned butter sauce and topped with parmigiana cheese, very similar to the classic oyster preparations served in New Orleans restaurants. Their oyster poor boy is a fairly good version as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is overpriced for what’s available in the area.
HH prices looked good. Maybe we will try again then

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5