Fresh oysters from the bay. Muscles and clams on their happy hour menu are a great value for two. Views from the outdoor deck are amazing, read more

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We managed to snag the last indoor 2 top table on a very busy Tuesday evening before July 4th. The vibe was great with groovin music from the boisterous kitchen and slamming door to the outside deck. It was a happy place to dine, despite the slamming. Food was amazing with mussel, clams, Red Hen Bakery bread and halibut entree. They know their seafood. The wine list was the best in Coupeville....The chocolat mousse cake was divine. Do we need anything else? read more

Spectacular. Lucky enough to have gotten there exactly at 5 because we were the last walk-in they could take. Service, food, and wine were spectacular. They went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. What a gem. read more

We had a wonderful meal last night, both ordered appetizers and then split a halibut dinner, wine and martini. All was excellent, husband had a ceviche trio "excellent" and if had know the size would have ordered only one appetizer. I had a salad and then the halibut! Finished off with beignets with a berry sauce! The next time we are there will make sure to return for dinner. Server Cheyenne was great, happened to be a sunny day so was able to say outside on deck and look at the beautiful view. Spendy but felt like since we don't splurge too often it was worth it! Headed back in August! read more

Great service and delicious food - creative fresh and yummy. small space so make a reservation if you can.

This place is amazing. We had the tasting menu and all courses were delicious with generous portions. We loved the food so much we went back the next night and created our own tasting menu from the small dishes and entrees. Service was special. Our servers both nights were both professional and warm. Just the right amount of friendly conversation. Do yourself a favor and try Oystercatcher. read more

Good place to stop by for lunch, but make sure you get there before the big lunch crowd since it is a little bit of a wait. We started off with the bakery bread appetizer for our table & we all loved the pimento cheese spread. I'm not too big on seafood and since there is a limited menu, I decided to go with the House Burger. It consisted of 3 Sisters beef, bacon jam, cheddar, lettuce, aioli, on a Little Red Hen Bakery brioche bun. It was very juicy and flavorful! I hope to come back and check them out for dinner. :) read more

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Cute Spot recommends reservations, tiny as well. I had the oysters, scallops, and the octopus it was all delicious. read more

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I called Oystercatcher last minute to see about hosting a funeral reception. Sophia and her husband and their team created the most lovely, delicious and memorable celebration. The food and wine were exquisite. We had the short ribs, risotto, arancini, squash salad and brussel sprouts. Multiple people reached out to comment on how delicious the meal was. Our family has been going to the island for over 30 years, and we all agree Sophia and her husband created one of our favorite memories yet. read more

Dinner was fabulous and our server was so attentive. We were concerned about bringing our (well behaved) two year old after reading all the reviews saying the restaurant is not kid friendly. Instead, we felt very welcomed and the kitchen made her butter noodles with fresh Parmesan and homemade pasta. It made for a very special night out for us, our daughter, and her grandparents to have such a nice dinner. Thank you! read more

Oystercatcher - Halibut - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

I'm always hesitant about going to a restaurant that is rated over 4 stars as that generally comes with high expectations that most places don't end up living up to. Oystercatcher is the exception. This restaurant is fantastic! It hits all three key aspects of a great restaurant in my opinion. 1. Great food, 2. Great ambiance, 3. Great service. As a bonus, the place doesn't feel pretentious. Food: We ordered the bib lettuce salad, mussels and catch of the day. The salad was simple but tasty. I'd probably skip it for something else in the future, not because it was bad but because there are other interesting starters I think I'd prefer to try. The mussels really stood out and were plump, fresh, meaty and bathed in a light onion, parsley, garlic, creme fraiche broth. It was so good we were just drinking it with a spoon...for our entree we shared the King Salmon catch of the day and it was superb. Perfectly cooked, nestled on a potato and zuchini gratin, with crisp corn, beans and a sauce surrounding it. We shared the above between two people and didn't have room for dessert. The portion of mussels and King Salmon were surprisingly substantial. We also got a nice amuse bouche of pickled mussel and a sweat pea palette cleanser before the main. Ambiance: It's a small place with an open kitchen but set up nicely, comfortable yet classy. Easily a great place for a date, birthday or even a business meal. Nice view of Penn Cove. Bathroom was clean. Service: It was top notch. We had Aaron who had only been with the restaurant for about a month but he was knowledgeable, attentive and all around fantastic. We couldn't help but to give the owner positive feedback on the way out. And how cool that the owner is there on Sunday night. Tip: make a reservation as the restaurant is small and you'd be lucky to snag a table as a walk in for dinner. If you're ever in the area, don't think twice, make a reservation and eat here! read more

Everything was so delicious and prepared so perfectly. It's also dog friendly while they're doing outdoor seating! Getting in: we showed up at noon on a Saturday when it opened but clearly some folks had showed up earlier and were able to put their names in line. So I recommend showing up 15 min early. That being said, we only waited about 10 min to get seated. Food: everything was delicious but my favorites in order 1. Mussels: very delicate and tasty. Extremely fresh. No strong flavors added so you can enjoy the simplicity of the mussel 2. Oysters dozen: all 3 varieties were great and well shucked 3. The garlic brined fries: so good, we ordered extra as a side 4. Salmon fish of the day: perfectly cooked and the corn garnish was sweet and a good pair 5. Crab and shrimp salad: had a lot of garnishes that added variety of texture and flavor 6. Oyster po-boy: good quantity of oysters but I found there was slightly too much bread. read more

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Owner Sophia greeted us with her partner and made us feel like we were at the Chef's table. In fact, every table in this establishment could be a Chef's Table as they are all next to the busy kitchen. Great staff, atmosphere and next level cuisine made for a memorable night. Looking forward to returning read more

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Great place for Oysters, we have never been let down with anything on their menu. Service was top not and food was exceptional.

This was one of the best meals my gentleman caller and I have ever had, and between us we've eaten at some of the best restaurants in the world. Anyone with any complaints about this restaurant should be summarily executed. The service was extraordinary as well - every touch considered and measured and somehow flawlessly friendly without ever being pretentious or intrusive. Alan is a goddamn gem. read more

It was okay. The food felt a little over priced for what we got. They are also really not kid friendly. I was trying to get a side of rice for my kids and they said it wasn't possible even though one of their main dishes had rice in it. The ambiance was very nice. Warm and cozy, perfect place for a date. read more

We booked this place on Valentines Day 2024 not only to celebrate Valentines but also our ten-year anniversary. It was an incredibly disappointing yet expensive dinner. My partner researched local restaurants extensively prior to our 2-night stay in Coupeville and chose Oystercatcher based on 1) the location (walking distance from our hotel and historic Front Street) and 2) the menu published on their website. He shared the link with me prior to making the reservation to make sure there were items on the menu that appealed to me. Our hearts sank when we got to our table on our big night and saw that their normal menu was not being offered. Instead it was a set menu of mostly raw dishes for $105 per person. A set menu on Valentines Day is not unusual, and I understand why restaurants do it, but the menu and the price should've both been disclosed to us when the reservation was made. I'm also baffled by the choice to create a set menu that was almost all raw food, because I'm sure those of us who can't stomach such "delicacies" are not a small minority. Why wouldn't you curate a set menu that has broad appeal on a night when it's the only thing your customers can have? There were six courses total in this dinner, and I could only eat three of them. My partner ate my portions of the other three courses because he didn't want any of it to go to waste, but I honestly wish he had allowed mine to go uneaten and be returned to the kitchen so they could've gotten the message. It started with 4 oysters on the half shell. My partner ate all 4 oysters because I don't like them. He said they were just ok, not the best he's had. Next was carpaccio: thinly sliced raw beef. Not "rare". Completely raw. I only ate the roasted peppers they put on it as a garnish. He ate the beef. He didn't love it, but since he was paying so much, he managed to get it down. I could barely stand to look at it. Just watching him eat it made me gag. After that was potato leak soup with pork belly crouton. That wasn't a typo. Not crouton plural. Singular. These croutons were literally the same size as a standard bread crouton, so for the price of the dinner, it should've been more. At least the pork belly was cooked. Next was linguini on a bed of wilted greens and topped with caviar. I'm the only one of us willing to eat caviar, so I tried to scrape as much of it off for him as possible. This dish came in a communal bowl we had to share. The portion would've been perfect for one person, but it was too small for two. We paid $15 extra each to have "butter poached Dungeness crab" added to this dish, which turned out to only be barely one tablespoon of crab. Not each. We had to share the tablespoon of crab meat. This is the second of the three out of six courses I could eat, and for me it was the main course, so I really wished there had been more of it. Next was more raw beef and raw scallops. Both were pan seared but only enough to brown a paper-thin layer of it on the outside. I tried half a scallop--which I normally love--and let him eat the rest. Dessert was a flour-free chocolate tort. I did like this, but he didn't. He paid, but when I add up the price of the dinner per person, plus the extra $15 each to split a tablespoon of crab, his two beers, one shot of tequila, one $16 cocktail for me, tax, plus tip, he probably spent close to $350. I felt terrible that he paid so much for such a disappointing meal, and he felt terrible that I wasn't able to enjoy it. As for ambience, if it wasn't for the dim lighting, candles, and cloth napkins, this place would have none. There is no cohesion at all to the selection of decor on the walls. Some of it is very contemporary, some looks like something my 85-year-grandmother would've picked out from a thrift store, and some of it is Native American style. It's a tiny place, so most tables are so close together that you're elbow to elbow with the party seated next to you. There is a wood burning stove in the corner, which would've been nice if we hadn't been seated only two feet from it, We were roasting throughout our dinner, so the two of us were one of the few things in this restaurant that was actually cooked. In summation, I would recommend that the people who own and/or manage this restaurant be more transparent next Valentine's Day and other nights when they aren't going to offer their diners a choice. A set menu, particularly one with that high of a price, should be disclosed both on their website and at the time at the reservation is made. read more

Went during happy hour and it was delish! The oysters were amazing, I wish I asked what kind they were. I also had the pork rib and polenta. It was amazing and perfect for a cold day. The beer was frosty cold. Service was great too! read more

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Forget the Ark on Long Beach. Forget the better restaurants in Portland. Actually forget everything and everything you're eaten on the west coast, This place is like some kind of anomaly in the ozone. A glitch in in the gastrointestinal landscape. Pleasant people. Insanely simply fare paired with off the wall wines. You can go south to San Fran or north to Vancouver but honestly this place is a trip worth experiencing. read more

This is a great food spot. Food is amazing and service is the best on this side of the island. My disappointment and room for improvement is this: I made our reservation for a birthday dinner four weeks ago. We were still seated in basically the worst table: in between the kitchen and the back door. We were cold and we smelled like food. We watched as three other birthday parties had candles and celebration and ours came out untouched. Would I go back? Absolutely Im just disappointed with this experience read more

This place is really remarkable. Make a reservation because it fills fast. We missed dinner one night as they were already "full", but managed to get in for lunch the next day. It was totally worth it. They have a fantastic cocktail list. I had a kir royale with local loganberry liqueur. Wow! The house made lemonade is also something special. We shared a plate of interesting pickles and two spreads: pimento cheese and olive tapenade. Both delightful and enhanced by their incredible house made bread. Hubs got a kale and beet salad and I had a butter lettuce salad with lardon and blue cheese. I also had to get the Penn Cove mussels. They were top notch! It's such a cute spot with a lovely porch and really sincere and detailed staff. read more

Oystercatcher - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

We expected the food at Oystercatcher to be really good. But we did not expect the many GF options to be completely out of this world!!! From the starters and dinner to dessert! Every single morsel was perfection. Actually, everything about this restaurant is 5 star- the ambiance, the staff, the wine list, and most importantly, the food! How lucky are we as locals to have this right in town!? read more

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Oystercatcher became a 'must go' destination when I was up in the PNW last month. It has some amazing reviews in Seattle area food magazines and I wanted at least one really special meal during my escape from the Texas heat wave. I knew I wanted to visit the famous Deception Pass bridge on Whidbey Island during my work trip so I left my hotel in Mount Vernon, WA on a day off and ventured out in search of everything Texas does not have in the summer. After an hour long drive around quaint small towns surrounded by huge trees and killer ocean views, I arrived in Coupeville,WA. Oystercatcher is right off Main Street. You might not be able to afford real-estate in that zip code but it won't take a loan to afford a meal off their menu. I had a halibut plate that had delicious and complex flavors that quickly made me realize why they get high reviews. I like to cook but I'm not a chef. That's the difference. They combine knowledge and craftsmanship to deliver edible masterpieces to your table. Make this your PNW destination for a great meal. Call for reservations to get a seat on the balcony. Don't forget to visit the Deception Pass Bridge while you are venturing around Whidbey Island. You won't be disappointed you made the drive. read more

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A lovely spot in Coupeville--agree with all reviews about the quality and about the price (way steep for what you get--very small portions and I was starved and had to order another entree to fill up). One note to amplify since it's buried in old reviews--the tasting menu $79 pp + wine pairing for $40) is only available if the whole table opts into it and they can't tell you anything about what's on it--was too big a risk for me and then everyone was mad (rightly so). Mussel and clam dish was the standout with tumeric--(3) scallops and risotto ok (under seasoned and risotto was under and not warm), black cod was tiny (2-3 oz?) and meh--farro was lukewarm and undercooked and fish was under and a little slimy--I ordered the gnocchi in panic and sausage was good but gnocchi unremarkable (all under seasoned and no sigh of Parmesan listed on menu), beet and burrata was fine (nectarines rock hard little pellets), bread was bland, oishi oysters were amazing but mignonette fell a little flat like reviewers note)--I got the feeling they'd be offended if you asked for salt and pepper so didn't. Zach was a ray of sunshine--hostess and bartender were great too. read more

Is there a six-star option?! Our return visit this summer was sublime in every way. From the moment we were greeted at the door - late in the evening - until the moment we left, we were warmly welcomed and served with confident, comfortable professionalism. Normally we like to name outstanding servers but in this case, we were served by many and each was top notch. Our party of five ordered many shared appetizers, two bottles of wine, duck, beef, and halibut. Every dish was beautifully plated and perfectly prepared. Bravo! read more

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Service is pretty good besides the women kept asking me if I'm done like I better finish soon so that they can welcome the next customer, and also asking my credit card and signature three time while I was still working on my dessert. This is the major reason of my rating I never got my black pepper since I requested. I ordered the halibut with some veggies including potatoes, carrots, and some beans. The taste was pretty good and the fish was pretty soft, but it was too expensive. $42 and $46 for the salmon option. Besides the entry, they provided bread, ice cream, and we also ordered fried oyster, and it was really not very good. read more

This place did have very good oysters but all other things on the menu were greatly overpriced and honestly not worth the price. Our party of four had the risotto, cod, and halibut dishes. All were so-so, and honestly were disappointing given the cost. The other issue is that they have a high chair and kids sippy cups.... But ZERO in the way of menu items for the kids. We could not even purchase a dish of rice separately. Come on... really!??!! This place is trying to be 5 stars, but really fails for the price point on customer service and making folks with kids feel like they will ever want to return. But then if that's the point, they they should be straight up and start. "Not kid friendly". read more

A definite food experience. If you want a place that has food no one else has (in a good way) this is the place! Not cheap, but worth it, especially when celebrating a special event! read more

Great food and location! We were on our way back from Fort Casey (great place to visit) to Oak Harbor. Thought would stop and see if we could get in. A 15 minute wait later and we were at the bar. Food was excellent and the service was on point. Not your everyday place to eat but I would certainly recommend it for a nice dinner. Also, we loved sitting at the bar as we had a great view of everything. read more

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Wow, this place blew us away. Unassuming decor - lovely but not overly fancy - and absolutely delicious food. I wish I had taken pictures after seeing other posts, because our dishes tasted as good as they looked. This restaurant has a local, farm-to-table feel. They source a lot of their food locally, and everything tastes fresh and in-season. The dishes were very satisfying but none were overly heavy. Our favorites were the spring salad with farro, catch of the day and apple fennel sorbet. The pea sorbet palate cleanser with olive oil was a delicious surprise. If you want to enjoy a nice meal with views of the water and great service, this is your place! We will most certainly be back. read more

OMG. Literally visiting from San Diego and it's the best food - it's insane! Each entree or course was preceded by a chef special "" bite" or a palate cleanser. One was sorbet with olive oil and it literally melted in our mouth. We had oysters on half shell, oysters broiled, mussels in this divine sauce, fried oysters with light and delicate crispy coating, scallops, ceviche, bread baked at the downstairs bakery and fried green tomatoes. The chef is incredible and not sure what his future plans are but he's a rockstar and will go nowhere but UP! Make reservations far in advance or show up exactly at 4pm and hope they take pity on you and let you in! Nice location with indoor and outdoor seating . The wine and beer were limited ( one of each type, i.e. one Chardonnay, one rose, one IPA etc) but the selections didn't disappoint. read more

Oystercatcher - Forgot to take photos of food BEFORE we started eating... - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

My husband and I had an exceptional Thanksgiving meal at The Oystercatcher. Each and every dish was superb, and the wines pairings went perfectly. We have visited Oystercatcher many times and the staff is consistently friendly and the ambience is always warm and inviting. This is my favorite gourmet-style restaurant on the island. read more

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We had an amazing meal, from the service to the cozy vibe to the food. The bread with butter and goat cheese spreads were delightful. The oysters and mussels were so good. We kept lapping up the broth the mussels were in and asked for more bread. The scallops with agnolotti stuffed and topped with lemon ricotta was decadent and great. I had filled up so much on bread and other apps that I had to take the scallops home. But already looking forward to eating the leftovers tomorrow. We had the huckleberry ice cream which seemed more so like vanilla ice cream with bits of huckleberries. Still good though. There was an amuse bouche and intermezzo, plus chocolates brought out with our bill. A nice surprise. All of the staff is warm and welcoming. Definitely a must go-to when visiting Whidbey Island. read more

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The best seafood you will ever enjoy, period. Served by gracious, helpful, personable servers, and prepared by an awesome kitchen crew working in full view of the patrons. It's not cheap but good lord what amazing dishes they prepare here. If you are within a hundred mile radius, do yourself a favor and make a reservation here well in advance (this place is popular). Your taste buds will thank you. (Excellent wine and cocktails too!) read more

Lovely restaurant. Went for Father's Day with two families and 4 kids and everyone ate with such gusto! Oysters and fish were so delish that kids were asking for more. Definitely make reservations in advance. read more

We started off on a little adventure today, which brought us to Coupeville on Whidbey Island. We looked at all the choices and decided to try the Oystercatcher. I'm super happy we did. First the service, Rose, our server was lovely and had several great suggestions. We decided on the Beet Salad and the Mussels. We had a lovely lunch and we're able to bop off on the rest of our adventure, refueled and ready to go. read more

Oystercatcher - Open kitchen in a cute restaurant - American Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

This wonderful restaurant absolutely deserves 6 STARS! * Unpretentious, super friendly, not pushy, quaint . * Deliciously crafted drinks. * Bursting with flavor farm-to-table food. * Gourmet preparation and presentation. * Honestly, better than Seattle restaurants. My husband and I loved EVERY SINGLE dish that we had. I cannot wait for the next occassion to go back. They give you time to savor their gorgeous dishes, instead of rushing you out. read more

5 star service Exquisite food Not cheap Best sunset in Penn Cove. Go soon may close this fall. read more

Stopped by for a snack at 2 PM on a Friday. Oysters were fine but the Crispy Brussels (sprouts) were superb. Not sweet, a little char, savory and a portion enough for two diners. Probably should have ordered another round. Near but not in the tourist flux, quiet and calm. Fine drinks, excellent service; available but not intrusive. Definitely on the list when we return to the island. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant. If you have a reservation, you're like to receive two amuse brouches from the chef along with you order. We had the handmade bread and hand churned butter, fried oysters, steamed mussels and grilled haddock with a morel mushroom sauce. Everything was fabulous. If this place doesn't deserve a Michelin star, I don't know what restaurant does. The wait staff is great, cocktails and wine list excellent. Just a great place to eat. read more

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