The oysters were fresh, briney, plump and sweet. They were also beautifully presented, the fat bastard, kumamoto (I think?) and other varieties. The platter quickly dwindled. The scallion mussels were just ok, seemed to lack flavor. They could've been more tender. read more

Stopped here after the museums and we were mostly impressed. $4 oysters are a bit steep, but tasted good. We also got the shrimp Caesar salad (AMAZING), shrimp sandwich (good) and oyster dip (ok). Server was rushing us, even though we're quick diners and there were maybe 2 other tables in the whole place, kinda odd. read more

Had the best experience here! I was able to try so many dishes that were fresh as it gets!! I loved the chilled dungeon crab soup situation-- do not NOT get that! read more

Amazing oysters and food! Love the drinks too! I always come back to Taylor Shelfish when I visit Seattle.

The oysters were good but for some reason we got 7 on our order of 8. When I brought up to the server he said that we were good with just the 7. Then we didn't get the hot towel that everyone else did at the end. But there's a guaranteed 19% tip and I guess it shows. Interesting stuff. read more

Such a cool experience! We were a little intimidated by the menu, but our server was incredible and explained everything perfectly. We went with the Salish Sampler, and every oyster was remarkably fresh. The highlight was definitely the geoduck--we were nervous to try it, but it was so yummy and full of flavor. Don't let the look of it scare you off! read more

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First time trying oysters and was not disappointed. Mary our server was fantastic and answered all our questions and explained everything in detail. Everything was delicious. Thank you for a great experience!!! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Sample size oysters....for the beginners. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here on a whim Pre game for the football game 49ers vs Seahawks This venue is super close to Lumen Stadium (walkable) We had some time to kill before the stadium let us take over Glad we found this spot Full bar Friendly staff Prices are reasonable Baked oysters are very good!!! I had an oyster shot which was a cool first experience for me Made some friends at the bar I would definitely come back here when I'm in town read more

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Food was spectacular with great service! Ambiance that Beyonce would say is just ok but what does she know anyway. Hey... all jokes aside this is the spot and I can't wait to go back! read more

Taylor NEVER DISAPPOINTS! If you've seen many of my reviews you know I am a fan of Taylor's, this was my first visit to the Pioneer Square location. As usual there was nothing to complain about. I really loved the ambiance, located in a historic building downtown with exposed brick walls and hardwood. The service was 10/10. The Oysters 10/10, The drinks, and food, all 10/10. Love this place! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Shigoku* - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow. Best Caesar salad I've ever had. Get it with the crab. We got the oyster sampler and omg that delish vinegary sauce it came with! Pickled veggies, on point. Do yourself a favor and get the baguette too to soak up all the acid. Perfect Seattle vibe. read more

My wife and I simply love this wonderful spot, the oysters are amazing, prawn cocktail, scallops, clam chowder, fish & chips, all very fresh & tasty, we're also crazy about the cocktails and the amazing friendly atmosphere, we come to Seattle every year and we visit this place 3 or 4 times each trip, very reasonable prices. We definitely recommend, very close to Embassy Suites, the train station and very safe area, love it, you'll love it too. read more

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Great quality for reasonable price. Victor at the bar provides exceptional service and a delicious sidecar.

We had an amazing night at Taylor's Shellfish. Our server Jimmy made us feel right at home in so many ways most servers don't any more. After sitting us down, he gave us all of his recommendations. Some favorites of mine, and some, my partner discovered. I've always known Taylor Shellfish to have great food, however, the service tonight was spectacular. It's been a long time since I've been to Seattle, but I feel like we will be coming back to this beautiful city more often and coming back to this restaurant every time. read more

3 stars for the oyster and atmosphere. However the service is definitely 0/10. We came in and he introduce us fast about the dozen order. We couldn't hear it so we asked again and he said " as I said, this is this and that is that..". I still don't understand why you should have your attitude up front when we just sit down. Then later on we ordered everything including " Ikura ". We thought it is a type of oyster since it's $6/each, so we ordered 3 and he said it's the egg on the side. I asked him about it he said " I thought u know". That's when I think his attitude towards us is very bad and I said " oh my bad, it was my fault I didn't know " then he back down after. His tone felt mean at times, even though he would quickly brush it off as if he didn't intend it that way. Good service is just as important as good food, so I hope management can address this to improve the overall experience. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle definitely has fresh seafood all around, but this spot has become my go-to for consistent, top-notch quality! The service is always excellent, and while I do wish the menu was a little bigger, the options they have are always delicious. Although there are a few locations, this one is my favorite! It's right by the market, and there's this adorable plant store across the way that's perfect for a little browse after your meal. I love coming here for an in-between meal or a small bite - it's just the right spot when you're craving something fresh and satisfying. It's also perfect for grabbing fresh seafood to take home and cook. I never leave without picking up a few cans of smoked oysters and mussels to keep in my pantry. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Came on none game day and found the place great, empty. Can't imagine trying to find parking here on a game day, LOL. Service and food were great, especially the oysters of course! read more

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This was a wonderful experience. I ordered two different types of orders Virginicas and Fat Bastards - both were fresh and incredibly delicious. I ordered the Fish and Chips - made with rockfish - perfectly fried. The breading was light and the helping was more than I could finish. The service was fantastic. I was by myself at the bar and multiple people checked in and ensured everything was tasting good. My only complaint is that there are far too many televisions for such a small space. Otherwise, it was very clean and inviting. I'll happily come back! read more

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Wonderful place - server provided terrific recommendations and the chowder and oysters were amazing! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Kumamoto, Shigoku, and Virginica oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time, here for dinner. Food and service was excellent!! Travis gave us an tutorial on each type of oyster. It enhanced our experience and enjoyed every type of oyster. Vanessa the general manager and Travis was amazing in providing the best customer service!!!Next time in Seattle, We're definitely be back!!! Much mahalos!!! read more

I came here in a party of 2 on a Saturday at 6:35 and got seated within 5 minutes without a reservation. They have QR codes to scan to access the menu. I ended up ordering a shucker's dozen, smoked oyster dip, and geoduck sashimi. The oyster dip came first and it tastes very good. There are a lot more chips than dip. This reminds me a lot of salmon dip, but it tastes like oyster. I like how the dip has some chunks in it. The geoduck and raw oysters came together. This is my first time trying geoduck so it was exciting. There are two different sections of geoduck given. It has a squiddy texture and a mild fishy taste. The right side is more buttery, almost like a mild uni. The oysters themselves were good too. It's nice that it came in 6 pairs especially for a party of 2 so there doesn't need to be an awkward split. I think that they were good and each had some subtle differences. It reminds me a lot of wine tasting because I feel like there is a lot more to appreciate that I do not notice. Overall this is a great place to enjoy some oyster and to try some other things. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Smoked Oyster Dip - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I haven't tried fresh oysters on the West Coast before, and I thought that Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar would be a great introduction to the fresh seafood that Seattle has to offer! We went on a Friday around 6:30pm and were seated relatively fast. The parking situation can be a bit tough as it is in the downtown area near the harbor - all completely streetside with occasional parking garage if you are looking to pay. We were lucky to find a spot just outside the restaurant. We were seated near the front of the restaurant, which was initially nice as we had a street view seat. But this wasn't ideal at all as the server basically thoughtful us as invisible and didn't really provide consistent service. We had to wave her down to place our order, check the status of our food, and pay our check. We definitely waited about 45 minutes just to receive our oysters - I just thought that it was a bit crazy that if your restaurant is known for fresh raw seafood that doesn't really require any cooking or prep, service should be faster than usual, right? Several tables of people that were seated after us in our vicinity that also ordered way after us got their huge trays of food before us. We had to wave down our server and was given a "no urgency" attitude after inquiring about food 30 minutes into the wait. This definitely left a bad taste in my mouth as it felt like we were being ignored in this restaurant. We got some items after the long wait, which I'll review down below: Geoduck Sashimi ($16): Recommended by our server, this dish was really indeed fresh. The geoduck itself has a pleasing slightly crunchy texture, and the fresh seafood flavor was enhanced by the lemon garnish. As other reviews have mentioned, the geoduck is sectioned off into the body and siphon sections (as seen in the lemon photo). If you are a big fan of geoduck, I would recommend. Don't let this plate fool you though, it is very tiny! The plate itself is about a teacup plate size, and this is pretty much a tiny sampler plate for $16! Shucker's Dozen ($42): As refreshing as each oyster was on this plate, I have to comment on the service - This plate of 12 oysters took 45 minutes just to get to our table. I thought that this was a crazy amount of time to wait for some seafood where all you have to do is clean it, open the oyster, and put on ice. Only after we inquired about the order to our server (which we had to wave down twice) that we finally got after waiting so long. Maybe it was a bad day, but I was very disappointed this is entree. I personally think that Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar should be more of a $$$ place rather than a $$ place as designated on Yelp. We pretty much got an amuse bouche for $70, which is a bit absurd in my book. The service was most definitely on the lower end in my book, as our server was not attentive at all and acted like we were 2nd priority to other customers in the restaurant. I know that most of the other reviewers praise this establishment, but I definitely would not recommend this restaurant if you are looking to try any seafood in Seattle, unless you know someone trustworthy that went earlier in the day raving about it. read more

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I was downtown for a quick layover before heading to the airport and all the reviews were pointing here for the clam chowder. Oh my gosh-- so so delicious! Super fresh, savory and delightful. It's super busy, but I was able to grab a seat at the bar. The hostess and the bartender were incredible. I will certainly be back if I'm ever in Seattle again! read more

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This is a cute little spot for appetizers and drinks. Parking is all street parking. We went an hour after they opened, it wasn't busy at all. The oyster dip was amazing ! Definitely getting that every time we come here. The shuckers dozen was cool if you haven't tried most of the oysters they have in stock that day. We also had a prawn cocktails. The prawns were big! We will be back read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Smoked Oyster Dip - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The immediate impression we got was the place was dark and unwelcoming. There was no music playing in the background and barely and lights on. We ordered two dozen oysters since it was happy hour thinking the oysters would be good, but the oysters were so big and chewy! They also didn't give us any sauce with the oysters. I had to ask for Tabasco sauce. It was honestly not enough with just Tabasco, the oysters were hard to go down. We also got the clam chowder and the sashimi, both were below mediocre. The bloody Mary's were good though. I probably won't be visiting again. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Victor crushed it at the bar! He made our experience amazing! Super star service with super star treatment. Food? Excellent. Lore and History? Excellent. An amazing place for REAL Seattle area seafood. I had the black beer (phenomenal), the Salish sampler, and some excellent tequila. My entire group left satisfied. Can't wait to go back! read more

Stopped in here before heading to the airport and absolutely loved it. We sat at the bar and ordered the Shucker's Dozen (came with Beach Glass, Virginica, Pacific, Kumamoto, and Fat Bastard), bread, chowder, and clam steamer. The oysters were incredible - my friend and I had trouble picking a favorite. Chowder had geoduck in it, though I felt like it was mostly veggies rather than actual seafood. Clams were excellent - large in size and the butter/garlic sauce was delicious. read more

Great seafood, great drinks, wonderful view! Hung outside by the fire pit, with a bottle of wine, platter of seafood and great company! read more

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Food was fine, service was fine but what really frustrated me was the 18.9% service charge we found out about at the END of the meal and the server said it wasn't for the staff. This is why Seattle is unaffordable. We had happy hour and spent $160. C'mon... I won't be going back. Not worth it! read more

This was a great place for my first time trying oysters! The Pacific oysters were our favorites over the sea glass and Olympia ones. However, the French fries here were what really blew us away. The atmosphere was really quaint and laid back on a Saturday afternoon and service was fast and friendly read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There was a long wait for a table but there's a cute little area with small shops where you can browse to kill time. The tables were clean but the seats were not. Had to ask them to wipe the seats down. The oysters are out in the open in tanks. Some employees were nice enough and stopped to talk to diners about the different types if they caught you looking into the tanks. The food came pretty quickly with semi friendly service. We had the Salish Sampler, smoked oyster dip a cooked fish dish (don't remember the actual name on the menu). Everything was delicious. One member of our party had a bad oyster (it tasted funny/sour) and felt a bit nauseous for the rest of the night. read more

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Taylor shellfish never lets you down. We have visited several locations. Food, the ambience, the service are all winning. Fresh fish, fresh oysters, wide variety of craft drinks. Friendly smiling service. T-shirts and smoked oysters for Takeaway.Best chowders, salads, and more. This is a must visit establishment while you are in Seattle. Quality!!! read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Mussels and clams and a lovely curry sauce. oysters. chowder. We had gooey duck. We had bread. We had fried ousters!!! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our waiter, Victor, is amazing! Great service and very fresh food! The geoduck sashimi is a MUST! We ordered 5-6 orders and not enough! We love the raw oyster selection especially the Kumamoto oyster. The steamers were also great. We had the classic and the curry sauce. Both were delicious but because it is not in season so the clams and mussels were not very big or fat. read more

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I had a great experience here. The seafood was delicious and the service was top notch. It was my first time trying smoked oysters and it was delicious. I'm happy to know I can buy them online to enjoy them at home. The fresh oysters were also delicious. They were fresh and there was a lot of variety to choose from. We also enjoyed the baked Oyster and used that xo sauce on everything. They definitely do a great job at oysters! The lady who served our table was so friendly and added to us having a great time. She was very attentive and had a great sense of humor. The ambiance was very nice, can be casual or dressy. Great for a date night. read more

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Taylor's Shellfish is THE go-to oyster place in Seattle! They have a wide variety of oysters and a great happy hour! First time trying geoduck sashimi and it was so good! Definitely worth checking out since it's not commonly found in other places outside of Seattle. read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Geoduck sashimi - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow wow wow! Happy I found Taylor Shellfish on my trip to Seattle. Had a party of six so upon arriving we had to wait for about 30 minutes. We were sat at the bar. The staff was super friendly. It was a great experience. The food was all amazing. I've never had fresh sea urchin or geoduck. I was very impressed on how delicious the urchin was. It tasted like butter, recommend trying. The geoduck clam was prepared really good as well. Texture was different but glad I tried it. You have to try the oysters. We went with the chef's choice which was a variety of oysters and oh my were they all amazing. The yellowtail collar was another of my favorite dishes. The sauce it was cooked and tossed in was so good. Fish n chips were also very tasty. Everything was delicious and again the staff was very helpful with the menu and recommendations. read more

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We really wanted to get some seafood in Seattle and thought this place looked good; we went for happy hour mid week and it was pretty empty; it's a cool bar/restaurant spot with exposed brick and of course decked out in local photos and maritime stuff Service was great and we of course had to try all the things they had; oysters on half shell, smoked oyster dip, shooters, and more. It's always a good measure of the bartender on how good of a martini they make and theirs was perfect. Everything was amazing, fresh, well prepared and quick. I was a bit apprehensive of the smoked oyster dip because I don't usually like cooked oysters but it was really good. They have multiple locations but this was the closest; would definitely go again. read more

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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is a perfect spot for fresh and flavorful oysters . They have several locations around the city but we ended up at the Pioneer Square location. We had their Shucker's Dozen (a selection oysters) they have available. We also ordered the Clams and Mussel Steamers which will call for an order of their Macrina Baguette for dipping on that classic broth which really give more flavor to the shellfish. Even though this is an oyster bar, you would need to try their Ceasar Salad made with chopped romaine lettuce tossed with house Caesar dressing, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan and topped with parmesan reggiano and boquerones. It was one of the best I've had. Service was great and the ambiance was awesome. read more

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Amazing spot to come for a lively night and get seafood! Their oysters were very fresh, we enjoyed so many of them. I loved their caesar salad read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Spread - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were in Seattle for a wedding and decided to stay one extra night to explore and eat some good food! This was one of the restaurants on my list as must try! I definitely do not regret it at all! We are seafood connoisseurs and we try to hit up every popular seafood place in town that we visit and we enjoy it very much. The Salish sampler plate with the Dungeness crab was everything!!! Exactly what we were craving everything on the tray was delicious and so fresh! Service was excellent and she was so informative about all the shellfish etc. can't wait to come back out here read more

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - Salish Sampler* with Dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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