This is worth your while! Halibut and Chips, crab Mac n Cheese, a dozen oysters, two different ciders (honey lavender, and pineapple), kid ordered two rounds of fries and shared my halibut. Great place. Easy parking near their beautiful garden, super friendly staff, efficient service, plenty of outdoor seating in shade (it was a hot august afternoon), and excellent portions. Ok. The ciders surprised me. I am not a cider person at all. But they were not over-powering, not too sweet, both flavors were winners. Next came oysters. We ordered a 1/2 dozen then quickly realized we needed another round and ordered accordingly. They came out beautifully presented with I think a raspberry mignonette. You can load up on your usual oyster accoutrements near where you order, so Tabasco and lemons are available if you are a traditionalist. SO GOOD. Clean, fresh, creamy, not one little grainy bit of shell in em. Not gonna lie, but as good as some real fancy oyster bars I've been to near Bellingham. Crab Mac n cheese was very good. Hearty portions, lots of crab but not TOO crabby. It's in season so that helps. Loved it. Rich and decadent as one would hope for. Halibut!!!!! Wanted to initially try their salmon and chips but they had sold out. No matter because that halibut was meant to be. It was delicious! No complaints. My kid tried it and loved it too. It was perfectly fried, not oily, tasted like butter, and one order was enough to share with the three of us. Just remember to order extra tartar. Fries got the A+ from the kid. All in all the oysters, halibut, and crab Mac were the superstars and the ciders made it all perfect. 10 outta 10 would and will go again. Not sure why people think this place is pricey...go to the mainland and try and get any of these quality entrees for cheaper I dare you, or just go home and cook yourself and your family dinner. read more

Cannot beat the vibe, food and locale. End of story. Wish I could eat like this everyday. Oysters, wine, crab, fries. I am not saying this because my nickname was Buck in high school. I am saying this because this place offers a unique combination of taste and cool. read more

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Delicious sea food in a outdoor relaxing setting. We had spot prawns peel and eat, clam chowder, halibut fish and chips (amazing), and a crab sandwich. Also had. A great Bloody Mary. You might wait in line a bit but it's worth it. We bought fresh oysters to shuck and eat at home too. read more

We shared the substantial fresh fish cakes and fries for a late lunch. Very friendly crew. Ate outside with a view over Buck Bay. Then Toni brought out a freebie serving of deep-fried pickles which was an experimental dish. Very thoughtful. read more

Buck Bay was so awesome! Everyone in our party absolutely loved their food! I had the island roll which was delicious. Coleslaw was perfect. Fish was very fresh. read more

Looking at the few other options on the island my friend and I decided to pick this place after seeing the reviews and unfortunately we felt that in the end that was not a good decision. I haven't tried other places on the island, so maybe the other places are worse, but this place is definitely overpriced and just fine. If and when I return I will definitely consider my other options. We tried a variety of options thinking we were at the best place on the island which led to even greater disappointment finding that we weren't fans of most of our options. The drinks they had on location were normal drinks you could find at any convenience store but 3x the price of course, but what other options do you have? Not many. I personally looked forward to the crab Mac and cheese and felt it was really not that cheesy nor tasty and my friend who had the tots said it really looked good, but was okay when actually eating it. My biggest disappointment was the whole crab which I got as well which was surprisingly not so great. I figured they would have some really tasty crabs on the island but it was nothing special. So overall, my advice is either pack a lunch or skip this spot. The high prices are not indication of greatness. read more

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You eat outside on picnic tables, which was fine because it was a beautiful day. I would say that our meals were expensive for what you got. Halibut fish and chips were delicious. The fried oysters were quite large and a little too "juicy" for my liking. Buck Bay Oysters read more

The best place to eat on Orcas Island, would have eaten every meal here if it were up to just me. Friendly staff, fresh seafood, full of flavor! I didn't make it back a third time to try the salad, but they looked so good too! read more

Staff is always friendly and on it. We've come here every summer for at least 10 years. Smoked salmon here is the real deal.

This place is great! No frills, just high-quality, extremely fresh, delicious seafood. Highly recommend.

Seafood are really fresh. Oysters and spot prawns are the best. Friendly staff and good service. Scenery is not bad as you can view the bay from the open air patio. read more

Great out of the way outdoor spot. Efficient friendly service and amazing seafood! Plenty of options to choose from. We had the halibut fish & chips, spicy halibut sliders, and island roll (similar to lobster roll) and all were delicious. Very good fries too! read more

The person who took our order was patient and informative, and allowed us to cater the size of our order to our appetites/wallets. We ordered the grilled salmon tacos, kids size fish and chips, and 3 oysters. The food came out super quick and everything was sooo fresh and flavorful! I would absolutely recommend stopping here for lunch if you're on Orcas Island. read more

A lovely place to enjoy some local seafood. Plenty of shade for warm summer days. My family devoured the steamer clams (including my four year old!), we all enjoyed the fish and chips! We tried several other dishes which were tasty too! They had a big selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Will definitely return! read more

Great place to have a snack or light meal on a sunny day. Nice selection of adult beverages and the food has never disappointed. It's nice to be able to grab some smoked fish to take home. Staff is always warm and friendly. read more

What an amazing find! I was taken by a local and we Primary stuck to the fresh list, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing! It's worth the ferry ride and an island jump if you have to get there! They are doing things right and it shows! read more

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From the beautiful outdoor views to the beyond excellent tasting seafood Buck Bay leaves little more to be desired. If you are visiting Orcas Island with your family, friends, or on your own Buck Bay is a must stop for all. It is rare to find an eatery that is as family friendly as it is foodie friendly. I have come here now twice and been in awe of the quality of the seafood served and the thoughtfulness of the sides along with their the plating. Upon my first visit I tried the hot halibut sliders and the halibut fish n chips. Starting out with the sliders they are accurately called sliders in their size but the flavor stacked into them is wonderful. They are called hot sliders because of the spicy pickle slices in the slider however I personally did not find it spicy at all. The pickles give the slider a light tasty kick and would not be too hot for those that tend to stay away from spice. Moving to the fish n chips I have tried many different kinds but yet to have tried halibut. I knew from the first bites crunch, that after this I would be seeking out halibut as it is my new favorite. Aside from the protein itself the batter around the fish was phenomenal it was seasoned so perfectly not one spice over powering any other and complimented the fish so well. During my second visit I tried the spotted prawns and they were sweet! They are served with a cocktail sauce and dipping butter but honestly the shrimp were delightful even on their own. Don't forget to check out their cooler for some seriously cool crafted drinks, I recommend the ginger beer it's strong but still sweet. Lastly, thank you to the owners and their family who were around outside during my first visit! They were so polite and welcoming, they also shared oysters with us and crab tots which were super yummy. The oysters I tried were so fantastic and the vinaigrette served at Buck Bay is unlike any other! I had to get oysters to-go during my second visit that I shucked myself at home! They will show you how to open them up and let you pick your own dozen out! A great experience overall thank you Buck Bay! read more

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Must stop when on Orcas! Best seafood you will ever have! Have been visiting this local family run business the last five years, and it keeps improving! Never disappoints and always a fun adventure! Such a cute little place! I learned to shuck oysters from the knowledgeable team! Great afternoon treat to pick out your fresh oysters, and sit at the picnic table to enjoy while looking out at the bay. Tip: bring your own wine or beer to enjoy along! My favorite is picking out live crabs for dinner! It, you can take pre-cooked ones home! Tasty clams right out of the bay, I love using them for Clams Frites!!! Salmon, prawns, crabs, clams, oysters. read more

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Fantastic lunch in Doe Bay! Best meal in two days on Orcas Island. Halibut tacos and salmon sliders were both delicious - hard to pick which was the favorite. Pricey but that's expected for quality fresh food on the islands. read more

Delicious fresh seafood. Whole cracked crab, oyster, halibut ceviche, fish tacos and a fun ambience and great staff!

So fun and yummy! Visiting the farm where the oysters are grown is the only way! Mark and Toni do such an amazing job with this place. I'll be back! read more

This place is so cute and I love the fresh oysters! I could go here everyday on my vacation! We were able to pick the oysters we wanted to eat, were given an intro on how to shuck our own oysters and then went to work opening them! So much fun and delicious! read more

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Love this spot! The oysters and clams are raised just out the front door in the bay. They also have shrimp, crab, salmon and tons of organic veggies as well. I definitely recommend grabbing a dozen oysters and a lesson in how to shuck them and sitting on a picnic table while you slurp them down. At only $1 a piece why stop at a dozen. read more

Buck Bay Shellfish Farm - The oyster beds - Seafood Markets Near Me - Olga, Washington

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I found this place on Yelp when planning my road trip through the San Juan Islands. I was really looking forward to it. This is an authentic oyster farm. Very cool. That's the good part. The three star review is due to the fact that I was there when the oysters are spawning. It had slipped my mind until I opened one and it didn't look too appetizing. I had come across this before and was pretty sure I knew what is was. I asked the guy who helped me what it was and he just gave me a blank stare. I'm not sure if he did not know the answer, or if he just didn't want to say..... read more

The absolute best halibut fish and chips and smoked salmon ever! I loved the fun vibe, outside and right on the bay, and would highly recommend to anyone looking for an out-of-the way fishing shack lunch experience! read more

Toni! Toni! Toni! It Feels Good girl... To make a 90's R+B reference in your honor. Follow her cute handmade signs, and reach the mecca: Toni's Buckbay Farm. She supplies almost all of the fresh oysters on the island (to the restaurants that know whassup). But guess what? You can go straight to Toni's and hand-pick oysters yourself! $8-10 a dozen. That's right. And you can bring your own bottle of wine. Sit at Toni's picnic table. Chat up one of the coolest women on Orcas. But you best show respect... Three generations have harvested oysters in the bay that she owns. And just because she's nice like that, she's invites people to sit at her table, chill with her badass cat, and suck up some of the freshest oysters I've tasted. She even helped us shuck. Threw in some lemons and limes. Two kinds of hot sauce. And recommendations for the best stuff to do on the island. And gave me a Bud Light. I cracked that cold baby open (having not had one since college)--and with those freakin oysters, twas the best Bud Light o my Life. Thanks Toni! Looking forward to seeing you again! read more

This charming and unassuming restaurant has a top notch chef and the best vibe. You expect to get the best seafood around (which you do) but you don't expect the salad to be as delicious and fresh tasting as the seafood. Menu is simple but the best of the simple items. Chef Josh kills it! Michelle and all other staff made us feel so welcome and at home. Experience and food - 5 stars!!!! read more

Delicious: Get the citrus sauce! Affordable: Dozen oysters, whole cooked crab, Manila clams for supper. How-to demo for dummies: How do you shuck oysters? Get that maximized crab meat? Just ask for a tutorial and they'll teach you how! BYOB: San Juan Brewery tall boys from the local market were the right move :-) Great vibe ... Will return again and again! read more

The. Best. Fish. And. Chips. Ever. Get them if you can digest fried food and can afford it! They're delicious and fresh and crispy and everything you ever wanted in a fish and chips experience. 10/10 read more

This is a great place to go! They just opened a bistro as well as having fresh to go seafood. Everything is delicious. We had steamed clams, crab mac n cheese, fish n chips, a goat cheese salad and halibut sliders. It's impossible to pick a favorite! We also got fresh shrimp with some cocktail sauce. It's well priced, especially for the island. The seating is outdoor and casual. It's very scenic. read more

Surprisingly expensive--the delicious dishes sure add up--but worth it. Especially the fresh oysters. The oysters! I dream of them now, perfect texture and flavor. I can't wait to go back for more. I was not impressed by the dry, rather flavorless salmon sliders. Everything else was YUM. read more

This place is AWESOME. You can pick out your own oysters. Which include buck bay and three other varieties. We got a dozen oysters for $16 which we shucked ourselves after they should us how. we also got the ceviche with Chips which was SO GOOD. They are BYOB so you can bring any beverages or snacks you'd like. Will defiantly be back everytime im in town. read more

Buck Bay Shellfish Farm - Seafood Markets Near Me - Olga, Washington

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Absolutely spectacular! The halibut sliders were phenomenal, the clams were some of the best in the northwest and I have not had better fish and chips. They also have the greatest lab. read more

This was a great experience. They showed us how to shuck oysters. We also enjoyed their halibut ceviche and the smoked salmon. You can also bring your own beer and wine, which is something not allowed at the place on San Juan island. read more

This was a highlight of our trip. We saw some sandwich signs around the island for it and decided to take the leap. It's very inconspicuous when you pull up. Just a few tables and a barn. The staff was super helpful and walked us through picking out some FRESH oysters and clams and teaching us how to shuck them ourselves. What and experience ! And so TASTY! This isn't something we've experienced before and it's one for the books! read more

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Delicious! Such a beautiful setting! Everything was very fresh. The fish sliders were outstanding.

Closed for the season. No notice. No message when calling. Several cars stop by and had to turn around

This place is always a MUST every time I visit Orcas Island...it doesn't get any fresher than from here! Yum yum yum!

Possibly the best lunch I've had in the USA. We had the salmon sandwich, mussel sandwich, and the fresh crab. Ingredients were fresh and top quality, herbs are grown right on the farm, and the chef's taste combinations were really incredible. We took a crab cake and ceviche home for later and they were out of this world too. Try the Orcas Island Albarino with the fresh crab - fantastic! read more

Staff were very patient, teaching us to shuck oysters and pick them out from the oyster tanks (like apartment buildings for bivalves). Different kinds of sauces and schmutz goes on your oysters but honestly, mine did not even need lemon juice. They perfectly encapsulate the essence of the sea. There were chickens roaming in the area, views of the bay. hand-painted signs, and bathrooms you can write in. Lots of colorful buoys and fishing gear bedecks an open shed where you can buy wine or beer along with smoked salmon, with your oysters. I think eating an oyster about 150 yards from where it was harvested is about as local as it gets without actually donning a wet suit and diving to the bottom with my oyster traps. We watched fog roll in over the hills as purple clouds came in off the sea and it really seemed as though we were in some New England town, or the Scottish Highlands, or maybe the Everglades, or the Alkali Flats in the Anzari Planes, or in the verdant vallies and rivers that rage through the riparian tundras in the shadow of Olympus Mons. In any case, the chickens are friendly. Go grab some oysters so you too can say (like me n'JBae) "awww, shucks!" read more

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