There's not too many seafood restaurants, let a lone a great selection of food at Little Creek Casino but this place is great. The seating can be large groups or you can sit at the counter near the open kitchen area. That would be my selection as you can watch some of the chefs prep the food fresh in front of you. There is a lot of things to order and I really couldn't decide. The one thing I knew was that I wanted to get seafood since I remember seafood being really good and fresh in Seattle. Which is why I ended up purchasing the Seafood basket. Originally I wanted to just get this as an appetizer and order something else after but this was definitely enough. The server was helpful in putting my order and also happened to be the same one that prepped my food. The pacific oysters were really good and probably even one of the best pacific oysters I've had since they were really fresh. Immediately right when I was done, he served me the rest of my food which was the clams & mussels. Those were really good and not too salty. I felt like I needed something a little extra for it so I was able to order a cheesy garlic bread to compliment the dish, as well as soak up the sauce. Definitely a great experience and I'd suggest this to anyone that likes seafood as they have a huge selection and can't really go wrong. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Clams & Mussels (Seafood basket) - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

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The seafood was all fresh. The broth was light and delicately flavored. The last time I had this so good, was in San Francisco at Fisherman's Wharf. Blissful. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Seafood Cioppino - so divine. - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Stopped here on the way to the coast. Heard they had some pretty good seafood! It is true The seafood was excellent! So much to choose from. Prices were about what you would get at any other place so you're not really saving any money. However it was fresh and delicious! I had the seafood cocktail and it was plenty fresh and plentiful! It's pretty much a bar so seating is first come first serve. Service was friendly but a bit slow at times as there was only two people behind the counter even though there was a lot of bar seating. read more

I absolutely love this place. Their seafood is always fresh & made to order, stir fry's are always fresh & delicious & the crab bisque is absolutely delicious. The staff is always very friendly & attentive. The atmosphere is always friendly, clean, comfortable & very laid back. The freshness & quality of the food for very reasonable prices definitely makes it worth the drive. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Seafood Trio crab, cocktail shrimp & bay shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

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We were heading to Shelton and needed a place for breakfast. We drove by the casino and thought they have to have breakfast there. Luckily we were able to get in wit the late brunch crowd an hour before they closed the restaurant to prep for lunch. I got the eggs benny which of course was fine. The restaurant is a lot smaller than you'd expect from a casino, and I wasn't expecting Las Vegas or anything, but they probably only have capacity for 30 people in there, so it wasn't fancy, but maybe it's a little nicer at dinner. read more

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Everybody raved about this restaurant and it seems like the best in the vicinity. Being a seafood lover, I had to try it. Service was meh but I'm used to the Asian service anyway. It was a busy Sunday and we waited maybe 40 min which was still ok since I could kill time in the casino. The food tasted great on the spot. The 20% over 50 senior discount w the casino players membership card was great. However, id think if you want to charge this price then you outta have a real kitchen w open flame and not just heating food up in front of us. Moreover, this is the final straw. Both me and my bf had major tummy issue afterward and hes usually the one w the steel stomach. So if you want to eat here, id suggest to stick with the non shellfish. I really wanted to love this but i just couldn't. read more

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All I ever get is a dozen local oysters and a bowl of crab bisque. Both are amazing. Worth the 1/2 hour visit, driving by on 101.

This review is for the Seafood Bar only. It has become our go to place for fresh seafood in an area with tons of good options. The food is fresh, the portions generous, the staff friendly and with a vibe that often has us talking to our neighbors. We prefer the simple dishes that highlight the seafood. Prawns, crab, muscles, class steamed or as a cocktail. The dungeness crab bisque is great with lots of fresh dungeness. Thier seafood Louis trio is simple too much food for me. The prices are not cheep but reasonable for the quality and quantity. My only criticisms are meant to be constructive. The fact that they only open before 4 on the weekends is a bummer. Likewise, I do not understand why they do not have halibut and razor clams. Perhaps it is political, but I find it sad I have to go to Taylor Junction to get razor class. Halibut would be well suited for thier simple steaming techniques, and razor slams for the fried foods like prawns and cod. Pro tip: if you are over 50 a free players club card gets you a 20% senior discount plus a free role on the wheel giving you a minimum of $10 free gaming, though we are not much into gambling, we come here for the food. read more

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This is based solely on my recent to go order. I have always had 5 star dining in . Dont order to go !!!!!!!!! Oyster stew $14 served in beutiful collossel bowl with bread dine in...4 ounce cup to go not even crackers. Sautee dishes beutiful but to go you maybe get 1 oz rice as to dine in its truely a meal. Pretty disappointing for $94 plus 18% gratuity to go.........after a couple days, truely thinking about it,my crab cakes came with my choice salad or chowder, I chose chowder ,which was the 4 one cup. I didn't receive my oyster stew. So maybe it's a good portion, I won't ever know,to go isn't an option for me next time. read more

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Figured Squaxin deserved a review update because I've been TONS of time since 2016 - and for much more than brunch service! I'm pretty sure they don't even do brunch here anymore? I've come here for dinner SO many times as I'm at Little Creek a couple times a year, and my dad and I absolutely love all of the seafood here. We normally always splurge on the crab cocktail. It's a pricey starter but the crab is soooo fresh and we absolutely devour it every time. Their crab bisque is also phenomenal too. Our go to for dinner is usually their signature sautés. It's fairly affordable at $25, and you're able to create your own meal. You pick the seafood that you want thrown in, and then you get to pick your preferred sauce. I usually do the scampi or the peanut, and both are delicious. Scampi is probably my favorite, though! The service here is always great, too. The chefs are always really nice and accommodating. Definitely a solid spot for dinner if you're a seafood lover! read more

First of all... this place misrepresents... they USED TO have a seafood buffet. Now it's just an overpriced restaurant that lacks the ambiance of what you're paying for. I will admit that I worked here for a short period of time and was shocked that they charged so much for so little. I'm not new to seafood and as a server I constantly heard that people were upset about the buffet being taken away. I understand that COVID took away the option for the buffet but to charge what they do for the scallops and lobster bisque?? It's not in my budget and seeing it from the other side... no thank you. It's hard to get quality when half of your customer base is eating for free because they spent too much money in the casino and now feel like they are owed compensation. Again... no thank you. As an employee OR as a guest. read more

I love seafood and it's really hard to mess up on crab, shrimp or clams and they didn't. The seafood (what we got of it) was absolutely delicious. This restaurant is located inside the Little Creek Casino in Shelton. Since we were heading north I started researching where to go and what seafood we might be lucy enough to have. That's when I ran across the add for their Seafood Broil on Thursday night, the same night we could/would be in the area. However, even though the seafood was delicious the picture was grossly deceptive. We had a great server but when I showed her the picture, the first word she said was "deceptive". What you actually get is about half of the advertised photo. Thus, the 3 stars. Potatoes were good but I didn't order it for the potatoes and I didn't care for the sausage -- very spicy. Also, one other reason we stopped was for the oyster stew. Can you believe they make the oyster stew with sambuco -- licorice tasting? Didn't order it. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - The one on the left is what is advertised you get about half. - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

The service was fine, however, the Seafood fettuccine dish was not good. I was able to order something else but it was a shame to waste the seafood that was in that dish. read more

This is a gem, hidden inside the Little Creek Casino. Arrived on a Friday night at an early dinner hour and there was a line out the door. There was no staff to tell us the procedure, so we stood in line. There are 2 sections of seating: inside the restaurant with counter seating around the cooks, or outside the restaurant with tables in an area that looks and feels like a hotel lobby. When a host arrived at the line, we were given the option to wait for a seat by the counter or outside. We opted for "outside" and were immediately seated. Servers immediately brought waters and we ordered a bottle of white wine. Servers paced the food well and we ordered the following: Clam Chowder-thick and delicious. A dozen Kumamoto oysters-$40. Fresh and spot on. A pound king crab legs steamed- $40. Fresh and perfect. This alone makes a stop worth it. Amazing. Bread Pudding-chocolate croissant bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce. Very good and they make the ice cream in house. This unassuming little restaurant provides a fantastic seafood dinner. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Clam Chowder & Kumamoto oysters - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

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Food was excellent, ambiance is good but different, it must have been a sushi bar previously. The whole place is like a sushi bar seating. So, no cozy tables, all bar style seating mostly facing other diners. Our staff was not very friendly or attentive. There was an Asian man serving that was super friendly and helpful but sadly he wasn't our server. read more

I love this seafood restaurant. Its menu serves a wide variety of different dishes specializing in seafood. I love the Tri Louis! Their shrimp, oysters and various sauté specialties are wonderful! Service is professional and speedy. They host a variety of types of seating, ranging from small intimate tables, bar front tables, or larger group tables. Smoke free casino. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Chef's special was crab stuffed halibut. Perfection! - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Besides gambling this place is half the reason we take little staycations at Little Creek Resort. Always great service and great food. A little bit of a wait in the evening but they got us in sooner than last time, I think they expanded the restaurant. read more

This restaurant will always be the only one I visit when in the area! Always delicious and on point every time we come. Tonight I had the prawn and chips and hubby had the filet. Both dinners were amazing and service was spot on. They make the best dirty martinis, perfect every time! Normally we get a shrimp curry saute which I highly recommend! All the sautes are packed with flavor and served straight from the skillet. The main reason this is one of our favorite restaurants is the crab cocktail! It used to be dungeness but even now that it's mixed it's still just as good! All of the seafood is great and the oysters are over the top! We'll be back, again and again! read more

Service was a tad slow here but it saves on spending at the casino. Crab was a bit overcooked but decent. Little too much oil in the whole dish and the spicyness isn't JO or Old Bay like the photo may look like but based on crushed red peppers. Fish and Chips is one of the best though with their beer batter. All in all, decent seafood bar and grill. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - November Special South Sauté - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Possibly the best seafood I have ever had in my whole life! LOL I know that's a bold statement but this place is so delicious. This is my second visit and I was once again amazed at the flavor, freshness and portion size. Their is always a wait to be seated but it is so worth it. With all the seafood in this area, this is my favorite spot for sure. Customer service is awesome. Very friendly and they usually remember anyone that has been here before. They explained where the seafood came from, the best way to cook it and explain the food. For example, "the oysters are very big so I recommend steamed, not raw". Just friendly down to earth guys. The food. Amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. My portion of crab and shrimp was the small and it had to be over a pound and a half of seafood. Each meal ordered was delicious. Crab bisque was so creamy and flavorful and had tons of extra crab added. I will be be back. I recommend this place if you are within 50 miles of this Casino. read more

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The best place for seafood! The crab bisque is amazing! I usually get the Louis Salad from the restaurant menu, which is basically the trio appetizer on a salad. It's huge and delicious. The mussels are great and you can't go wrong with any of the sautes. The drinks are good and I recommend the Bloody Mary. Seating used to be tight but they opened up into the restaurant so it is much easier to get a seat and not feel elbow to elbow. Although they are always busy, service has always been good. read more

Arrived around 6:45pm for dinner. Was told they could not take anymore reservations but we could place a togo order. We placed our ordering considering that most restaurants were either going to close soon or would be closed by the time we drove somewhere else. An hour later we still do not have our order and they resumed taking people on their wait list without inquiring if we would like to dine in or how much longer it would take to get out food. At 10:30pm our order was come out and we left feeling horrible by this entire experience. Not only did it take literally 4 hours for our order but the host(s) clearly were not communicating resuming taking names for dine in and it was clear our food order was placed on the back burner to allow dine in guest to get their food first. We spent close to $300 and it was a waste of money and time. The inner part of the baked potato was still hard. The King crab had no flavor, the scallops were extremely small, the steak was not seasoned well, the crab bisque was okay-lots of Dungeons crab meat but the flavors were not well paired. The Cesar salad was over dressed, and the chocolate cake was gross. Not creamy or soft. Over all our food was cold and soggy with little to no flavor besides water. read more

We were seated at the Seafood Bar in a lobby area, very cozy patio set up. The Pacific oysters I had was very fresh, slightly briney, succulent with the taste of ocean, excellent. Portion of Trio cocktail was generous, a combo of Dungeness crab meat, prawn and bay shrimp cocktail. The crab meat was firm with a natural sweetness , very tempting and irresistable. Texture of Prawns were meaty and savory, and bay shrimp was freshly tasty too. A good choice for appetizer. Seared Scallops was on point, not overcooked, golden brown on both side, served on mash potato and with arugula on the plate. Clam chowder was served with our entree, very creamy and flavorful, delicious. I ordered the Seafood Cioppino for my main dish, which consisted of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams; salmom and halibut. The tomato broth was very rich and flavorful but a bit salty. My lady's selection of half lb shrimp was filling and satsifying. Service was effecient and courteous, food quality is fresh and of fine grade, I recommend the Squaxin Island Seafood Bar for anyone looking for good quality seafood! read more

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First time dining here which is down the hall from the casino gaming floor of Little Creek. I won a little bit of money from the slots and wanted to treat my friends to lunch. They each ordered a Prime Rib Dip while I ordered their Signature Shrimp Scampi Sauté. We started off with a dozen order of the Pacific Oysters which were fresh in the shell and topped it off with tabasco and lemon juice. The portion of the sauté was more than enough for me so I was able to take the rest home for a later meal. Service was good considering it was during the lunch rush and the food was delicious! read more

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Great restaurant for the casino and resort. They have breakfast lunch and dinner. I love the fish tacos! They're huge portions and very fulfilling! read more

We love this place & have been patiently waiting for them to re-open due to the COVID pandemic. They have set up an eating space, just outside the usual bar area...kind of like an indoor patio area. It works!! If you are looking for good seafood and are down for a little adventure in Mason county....this is the best seafood hands down!! Can't wait to sit back at the bar and throw our shells over the bar into the shell trough! Still the same great service as usual! read more

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Never been there before A great place for shrimp and clams and to top it off cream brûlée read more

Every time my husband & I visit the casino we try our best to come here. We always order pan fried oysters/raw oysters, calamari and calm chowder. Always a hit and perfect way to end or start our date night. They're always busy. Extremely difficult to get into the bar. Wished they had a host for the bar. Maybe hand out pagers? Super awkward standing in the door way waiting to be greeted or something to open up. read more

We stopped here on our way home from an Oregon adventure. Taking the back way, we were looking for a place with solid reviews and that could accommodate my low carb month. Squaxin Seafood fit the bill. Let's start with the good. Plenty of food. Huge portions to be sure. We ordered the trio Bay Shrimp, big Shrimp, and Dungeness Crab cocktail, and the bucket of Mussels. The Trio Cocktail: it was good. It is clean, non breaded, and fresh. There wasn't anything special about it, but it was solid as a choice. The Bucket of Mussels: these were really fresh, they are steamed right after you order them. They weren't special either, but again a solid choice. I prefer the wine and garlic sauce that mussels are sometimes cooked with. That said, I would absolutely order these again. The not so great. The restaurant is in a casino, and people smoke in casinos... I smell like smoke after eating here. To close, the people who were working the seafood bar are nice, helpful, and will bring you as much food as you order. The bar seating led to several very interesting and entertaining conversations. The parking is very easy, it's a casino so they are set up for folks to drive and park. I probably won't drive here on purpose, but if I'm driving by and I'm hungry I would most likely park and have mussels. * we were told they're about to get a renovated. Be sure to call to make sure they are open. March-April 2020 read more

Usually has long lines but worth the wait. Best lobster bisque I've ever had. Such a unique environment to eat dinner in, sitting around a large bar with a trough to throw your shells into. Very friendly people there. Highly recommend this place. read more

I am a regular here and I always get the same thing which is bucket of clams, mussels, Kumamoto oysters, king crab, and last but not least the shrimp scampi sauté. I love eating here, the service is always so good and the food is super fresh. read more

I would never have imagined that this place has pretty fresh seafood. It is located in The Little Creek Casino. The restaurant itself was interesting because it looked like it was diner styled with high chairs. There were only three employees and they were quick from ringing people up, taking names for waitlist, taking orders, cooking, plating, cleaning, and bartending. We got there at 4 P.M. and the tables were pretty much all filled. We ordered the seafood bucket, cup of clam chowder, and the trio of shrimp/crab. The clam chowder was pretty standard with light flavors of clam but heavy in potatoes. The seafood bucket was definitely worth the $35 with one pound of clams, one pound of mussels, and 6 oysters. They even offer to steam your oysters. I did 3 raw and 3 steamed oysters. The oysters were sweet with umami flavors, extremely fresh. The clams and mussels were meaty and cooked to perfection. The shrimp trio was a bit of a disappointment to me because the dish tasted like a cold plate where none of the crab meat or shrimp stood out. Perhaps because the shrimp and crab meat were all cold that it was flavorless. Would come back for the bucket that is perfect for two people. read more

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This was a bar serving alcohol and today there happened to be a child sitting at the bar across from me. I'm not sure if it's acceptable there or not, but I felt pretty awkward sitting there with alcohol looking at the child. Maybe something had happened or it was allowed? I myself need answers. This place consisted mainly of older adults so it wasn't very loud or anything (full bar and tables). Everyone was kind of chatting to each other. My bartender was friendly, but sometimes I think that they should write down the orders and repeat it back. Ordered 1/2 dozen oysters (got a dozen), burger with fries, Parmesan polenta and Parmesan risotto. Oysters were fresh, but the shucker did a terrible job. Lots of broken shell on meat. The burger and fries were good. The other items were good as well. I recommend the risotto and polenta. Just got to make sure you mix in the cheese and get it melted into it and eat it hot and fresh out. I would visit again if i was in the area. read more

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This restaurant is located inside the casino and it's only bar seating. The food was delicious and portions were large. The price is just right and you get your money's worth of food. Although it's probably one of the very few restaurants in the area, the food is of high quality and the seafood is amazing. read more

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Gone WAY WAY Downhill! For 10+ years, we've loved this place for anything seafood...especially crab. The Seafood bar USED TO BE second to none!!! Now they aren't serving King crab so I switched to scallops. I ordered sea scallops and the appetizer came with four of the smallest sea scallops I've ever seen...for $33!!!!! Very disappointing for a place that used to be the highlight of our trip. The staff has always been awesome and the exception was our server...new to the group. He was quiet, sparse, and you had to flag him to ask for anything needed, i.e. additional drinks, refills, bread and butter to go with soup, etc. I had better rapport and response from a guy that was not our server. Overall, I doubt we'll be back...food quality and service were both lacking and for a $100+ visit, we'll find something better! Sadly...this spot has gone WAY, WAY DOWNHILL!! read more

This is our GO-TO place for fresh seafood when we're able to get to this casino from Puyallup. We've eaten here probably 8 times in past 10 yrs and are always so impressed with our seafood options. Our must have items have always been pretty much the same.... crab bisque bowl, shrimp Caesar, doz. raw oysters, and a combo of steamed clams/mussels w/bread. This time we were quite as hungry so we deleted the steamed shellfish. When we went to order the crab bisque we were shocked to see the price went from $9 to $18!!!!. Therefore we just could not justify that price jump and ordered the clam chowder bowl for $10. We also did a shrimp salad but changed to a blue cheese tossed instead and then the raw oysters and bread. We ordered cocktails and stayed w/ chowder and salad. The chowder was what I refer to as more of a potato/bacon version, disappointing. The salad really good. Then the oysters come looking good but sadly they were really milky and being a little larger than we're used to made it a bit difficult to truly enjoy having that creaminess instead of just being light and Britney from ocean water. Having been looking forward to this visit since COVID hit it wasn't the experience we expected. The server was very good though I must mention, although when I questioned him before ordering the chowder stating I can't stand bacon overpowering the clams he said he'd let me sample it... but then forgot because he just brought out the bowl. We drove nearly an hour each way so this was highly disappointing between the huge bisque price increase and milky oysters. We certainly didn't make that effort for a side shrimp salad and a cocktail. Not sure we'll be back, which is sad. We've told so many of our fellow diners about this seafood bar over the years. read more

Squaxin Island Seafood Bar - Clam chowder $10 for more of a potato/bacon chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Washington

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Amazing Kumamoto oysters on the half shell were life-changing. Bucket of Manila clams really delicious. Seared scallops and Caesar salad perfect addition. Finally the chocolate Thunder cake with a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Remarkable, try it once and then again. read more

Worst service with an overpriced menu. The oysters got us all sick. Oysters on the Half Shell will make you pop!

This place has great food if you can get in. And you can't make a reservation, and there is no one to put you on the waiting list. We went there tonight and were told to get on the waiting list. This is a horrible atmosphere for someone that wants to go out for date night! Then they said that the waiting list is full. A man sitting the nearby said " you better think again" when I pointed to the two open seats. It is going to be a very long time before I go back to this place that can't even give you the courtesy of a reservation or being put on a waiting list. read more

This place is excellent! I go to this casino a lot but had never stopped in to try this place out. The seafood is fresh. And plentiful! The place is easy: simply sit up at the bar, get your drink order started and look at the simple and small menu. Very clean and friendly place. The shrimp cocktail is like no other. It is served on a plate with spicey sauce and fresh greens topped with lots and lots of shrimp. The place is clean the staff are awesome. The bisque is best in the world. Seriously. Try it. Opportunity to improve: turn off the volume to the t.v. It was hard to hear my wife at our date night. I don't think folks go there to listen to an NBA game. read more