Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

Excellent! Could not recommend enough! Delicious and friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This must be the best time for oysters in Seattle in February 2026 as the selection and taste was exceptional at Taylor Shellfish. We initially were going to the Pioneer Square location but couldn't find a parking spot after circling a few times; I really wanted to go there as I've never been to this location.

We came to this location and there is parking just across the street with easy access to this location. Love that the oysters are in tanks in the seating area and such a fresh smell. We ordered the sampling of most of the oysters and all were great and a few were fantastic.

What really made this visit over the top fantastic was that they had fresh SEA URCHIN that was incredible. Not sure if this is normal to have sea urchin, but we scored this time.

Definitely, Taylors is a fantastic place to eat oysters and has got better as we've gone to Taylors for years.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Our first time trying oysters, 10/10 experience. The advice and service were also excellent 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So fresh and so delicious! The geoduck chowder is the best chowder I've ever had! Multiple oysters to choose from and fresh crab.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

To-stay & take-away. Always fresh & fantastic.

Food: 5

Extremely horrible services from the manager when we requested for a table of 12 to join so everyone can sit together. Very rude and unprofessional with us throughout the night with snarky comments. We took a chair from an empty table since we have an extra guest but the manager took it back and said we stole it and dropped the jacket on our dirty table. Paid almost 600 with 20% automatic gratuity. Never ever coming back to this place again. Note: our two waiters were very accommodating of our situation which is the only good experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

My brother and I drove down from Canada and visited this location yesterday and we had some super fresh oysters and delicious geoduck sashimi with soy and wasabi, which was easily the best bite of our trip. Our server Elle was wonderful and even asked if we wanted to try holding geoducks for a picture! This was one of the highlights of our trip and we are so grateful to Elle for educating us on the largest burrowing clams in the world! Thank you, Elle, for going above and beyond and making our night! Highly recommend this spot for fresh seafood and friendly service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice server and good food. Little expensive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Geoduck Sashimi

Great Oysters- and service is great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was very pricey after service charge and tip. Two people we spent like $120 and walking out like 70% full. We ended up eating a donut nearby after.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Amazing. The food was great and was fresh. The staff was amazing definitely will come back here whenever I'm in Seattle

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Shellfish is one of those rare places where the quality is so consistent. I stopped in to pick up clams and mussels for a recent client dinner, and they were (and consistently are) some of the freshest I’ve worked with. They filter through saltwater in the bins to keep the shellfish cold, clean, alive and tightly closed - and smelling like nothing but the ocean. As a chef, I can tell the difference immediately; the shells are rarely broken and never dead, and the meat after cooking is so plump and delicious, never fighting through grit or off flavors.

The clams opened beautifully in a simple broth, releasing that briny sweetness you only get from shellfish that’s been handled well from tide to tank. The mussels were just as delicious: fat, glossy, and deeply flavorful, the kind you could build an entire menu around. My clients noticed the quality immediately.

I’ve bought shellfish from a lot of sources over the years, and Taylor Shellfish remains the one I trust without hesitation. I will always go out of my way for them—even if it means circling the block three times or parking illegally for five minutes just to run in. They’re worth it.

If you care about freshness, traceability, and flavor, this is the place. Every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to pre-funk for a Climate Pledge show. We had seafood dip, Caesar salad with pickled herring, Steamer Clams with Mussels in a lemon white wine steam, and a very spicy Bloody Mary with a loaded stir stick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had such a great experience here! Their geoduck sashimi is something you don’t often see in restaurants, and it was incredibly fresh and delicious. The oysters were amazing as well — they offer different varieties from different bays, all without any fishy smell. The smallest ones were noticeably sweet, while others had a crisp, refreshing texture.

We came around 7 PM and didn’t have to wait at all. The service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves fresh seafood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a must-visit if you love fresh shellfish. Everything tasted incredibly clean and high-quality. We ordered the raw oysters, baked oysters, geoduck sashimi, geoduck chowder, and the smoked oyster dip. Every single dish was outstanding!

The raw oysters were sweet and briny, the baked oysters were rich and buttery, the geoduck sashimi was crisp and fresh, and the chowder was creamy and packed with flavor. The smoked oyster dip with chips is also a must-try.

Definitely come during happy hour (2–4pm) for the best prices. Expect a little bit of wait during this time as they get packed quickly.

Great seafood, great service, and super fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Geoduck Sashimi, Smoked Oyster Dip w Chips, Shuckers Dozen, Geoduck Chowder