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Taylor Shellfish Farms
Categories: Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Restaurants Seafood Seafood Markets, Seafood [Edit]
1521 Melrose Ave(between Pike St & Minor Ave)
Seattle, WA 98122
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
(206) 501-4321
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
86 reviews for Taylor Shellfish Farms
Review Highlights
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"The geoduck chowder is definitely one of the highlights." In 4 reviews -
"Best mussels any of us have ever had." In 4 reviews -
"...is specifically for the Dungeness Crab Cracking Demo with..." In 2 reviews
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86 reviews in English
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Review from Matt R.
Updated - 5/21/2012
Got some Olympias, Shigokus, and Bruceport oysters this weekend.
This place is a lot busier now since they added beer and wine. On Sunday at 4pm there were probably 20 people inside (and it's not a large place). The word must be out because it seemed like a lot of tourists.....
Good price, excellent selection, Tom's the nicest dude ever, and the oysters are beyond fresh.
This might be the best place in Seattle to get oysters.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/9/2011
I am a self admitted oyster addict. I cannot get enough of them. I like them raw without any… Read more »
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Review from Grant C.
Baltimore, MD
5/10/2012
The chowder was very good, but the service was odd.
When you walk into the establishment, there's a large sink to the right side of the room, which contain huge piles of fresh oysters (for take-out purchase). We were actually there for the chowder, and approached the gent with gelled hair at the cash register, located in the kitchen at the back.
When we ordered our chowder, he gave us an odd sort of look -- maybe because we weren't there specifically for oysters -- and said, "The chowder's almost ready, buddy," followed by a blank stare. He didn't say, "Please have a seat," or "Please wait in line." Not really knowing what to do, we took a seat at the nearest table. Once the chowder was ready, he moved the pot to a self-serve bar, and we self-served.
We then waited 20 minutes for him to come over for drink orders, which he never did -- but he did proceed to get the orders of every other table in the establishment. Finally, we decided to leave, not knowing if we had offended him in some way, as every other table -- including those who were only eating chowder -- were served. When we walked up to pay, the waitress running the register gave us a curious look when we had no running tab, but fixed it for us right away so that we could pay.
After leaving, we then asked Seattle natives if we had committed some sort of social faux pas, and they couldn't identify what we'd done -- just as an FYI for visitors.
The summary is that the chowder is very good and fresh, but there are no clear signs or staff instructions on how to order. It gave me and my wife the feeling that we were in some foreign country. I hope others have better experiences. -
Review from Chi D.
5/9/2012
I have become a fan!!
I never heard of this place until a friend suggested us getting oysters there. She's an oyster lover. And I was blown out of my mind. The setting is casual but you will get to pick whatever kind of oysters you like (there are about a dozen kinds). The staff will crack them open and serve you. I also tried the oyster stew last time and it was oh-so-delicious.
I'm coming back soon for more oysters, and maybe will try the crabs and mussels this time. -
Review from Jeff G.
5/5/2012
No dude, this isn't the farm. The guy in front of me actually thought they raised the oysters here.
They have a wide selection of varieties. Come in, tell them which ones you want shucked, grab a beer and maybe some chowder, sit down, and in a few minutes you will be in fresh oyster heaven. If you want to splurge a little get some shucked scallops sashimi style. Makes for an awesome, lunch. Come during the week for the happy hour pricing, and it's an awesome deal -
Review from Chris T.
5/22/2012
Great convenient place to try a variety of Oysters. 1 star off for the price. You can do better at Eliott's oyster bay happy hour (50 cents per oyster vs $2 per oyster here).
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Review from Vicki L.
4/25/2012 3 Check-ins Here
The fact that I HATE raw oysters yet still give TSF a 5 star rating should really, really speak volumes about this place.
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That said, do you know we have a celebrity in our midst?! The humble/handsome/always pleasant David Leck can often be seen working behind the counter here, shucking away (for those of you who don't know, he's a bit notorious for this: http://seattle.eater.c...) But ask him about his prestigious title, and he'll coyly shrug it off or change the subject :)
Whenever I'm trekking home from downtown and meandering up the hill, I always make a pit stop here (along with a couple of other key spots in the Melrose Market) to see if they've got my 2 favourite staples: seaweed salad, and spicy/sweet squid salad! If they do, I always grab a half pound container of each (the price is ridiculously low for such deliciousness).
What else do I like here, given the fact that I hate raw oysters? The chowder, the bread, and most notably, the service! Everyone is always extremely helpful and willing to let you try anything your heart desires, so if you've never been here, or if you're intimidated, don't be shy! Ask questions and sample sample sample! You're sure to find something you'll love. -
Review from Noll K.
Charlotte, NC
5/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you are pressed for lunch and love clam chowder, look no further! I walked in at lunchtime, grabbed a bowl of Oyster & Geoduck chowder (it's self-serve), a few fistfuls of crackers and a juniper-flavored seltzer. Sooooo good on a chilly day!
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Review from Denise L.
I am so ooh goo gaga over this place. Thanks to YELP, we found our first real dinner spot on Friday. Although...it wasn't what we imagined, we should've guessed by the name. It wasn't dinner, but a spectacular appetizer place for us.
Walk in, and see tanks of FRESH oysters. About a dozen different kinds, as well as real geoducks. Some bar top tables, and some ladies sipping wine at the front counter, a very chill place to grab some oysters on the go.
If you want your oysters shucked, expect to pay $3-$4 extra. So we decided to go for the Virginicas. They were about $22 for a dozen. We also added a dozen shigokus which were a few dollars less.
Shucked perfectly on ice with some lemons and sauce on the side. I also tried the minuet sauce, which was pink and I believe consists of champagne, garlic, and some other yumminess. HOLY COW! These Virginica oysters were creamy and divine! I was having a orgasm in my mouth! The shigokus were good too, but HANDS DOWN, all 3 of us have never tasted such mind blowing fresh oysters like the Virginicas! Totally worth the money! I wish I was richer so I could order dozens and dozens to myself!
Unfortunately they were out of the geoduck chowder, which I hear is great, so I'll definitley be back for my VIRGINICAS and chowdah!Listed in: Yummy Places So Far Far Away
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Review from Nelson S.
Chicago, IL
4/27/2012
Arrived at SEA, picked up rental car, drove straight to Taylor Shellfish Farms. Got 2 dozen oyster sampler, and the chowder, OMG, so good, truly the best oysters I've had anywhere. Some sweet, some briny, some buttery, but all delicious! Great that you can pick out your own and take home.
Considering moving to Seattle just to be close to TSF is a little extreme right? -
Review from Steven N.
5/2/2012
Wow.
First of all, thank you to the Seattle Yelp community. You guys are freaking amazing.
This place is bomb. Seriously. I wish there was something similar up north in Vancouver.
Oysters are so incredibly fresh. The environment is not pretentious at all and the prices are incredibly reasonable (compare this with Yaletown in Vancouver).
The best thing ever was the oyster stew that they had going on.
It was loaded with oysters. Definitely coming back and will be recommending this place to my fellow Canadians. -
Review from Zach G.
Thank you, Yelp. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I NEVER would have found this place without you. As a shellfish lover, this is close to being heaven in Seattle.
I strolled in here around dinner time on a Saturday, and it was busy but not overly packed. After browsing around the fresh oysters bathing in their comfortable baths, I decided to get a dozen Olympia's, a type of (small) oyster I had never had before, as well as some Geoduck Chowder.
I grabbed the chowder and downed it while waiting for my oysters. It was so incredible that words cannot describe it. Everything was in balance, the geoduck was cooked perfectly (not too chewy)...so delicious. Now the oysters - fresh, flavorful, and incredible.
Prices - fair for the quality, but high to those who may not truly love what they're eating. Service - good enough. -
Review from Kathy A.
4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yes! I finally got to try this place out! On my latest visit home to Seattle I made sure to make a stop here and indulge in some amazing seafood. There are not many places in the city where you can find fresh razor clams and geoduck just sitting there waiting to be eaten.
I was really hoping to try the geoduck chowder, but they were pretty low on the supply so I opted for the oyster chowder. Good god this thing was just overloaded with oysters. I couldn't believe the ratio of the chowder broth to actual oysters. Most places would totally skimp you on the actual amount of seafood, but not here! And don't even get my started on how delicious the soup was...
As far as oysters go, this isn't exactly the cheapest place to go for fresh shucked oysters but they have a ton of variety. Different kinds go for different prices per dozen and on top of that there is a shucking fee if you choose to eat in house. You can also just get fresh seafood to go.Listed in: The best things come from the…
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Review from Andreas R.
Philadelphia, PA
5/26/2012
This was a disappointment. Awful service. The entire staff appeared more interested in having a drink than putting out food. Somehow a small order of oysters and a geoduc sashimi took 45 minutes to come out. The oysters were average. The main problem was the seawater bath the oysters are kept in -- it tainted the oysters with a strong saltiness that swamped other flavors.
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Review from Stephen W.
Seattle, WA
4/25/2012
I love this place! The fish is so fresh, and the people are awesome. One of my favorite spots to eat oysters.
Oh and the smoking hot manager doesn't hurt things either. Yum! -
Review from Gorman E.
If you like the Freshest, most flavorful shellfish...You need to come here pronto!!!
Taylor brings us the most interactive farm to table experience with a custom built, live holding tank - a stainless steel buffet of Taylor farmed oysters, clams, mussels, geoduck and scallops. They also have DUNGENESS CRAB!
Taylor's ace shucker, David Leck, won the International Boston Seafood Show Shucking Competition and is on hand to shuck your oysters!
The Best Oysters...ask for David...he will hook you up with every kind! It was my birthday so he did a special for me. David Leck has great knowledge with friendly customer serivce! I ordered 16 oysters, bowl of geoduck chowder, and blood orange dry soda. It was all delicious!
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Kumamoto Oyster:
Introduced to Washington from the Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan in 1947. Small deep cup, sculptured, fluted shell, uniform size and shape with clean, sweet, nutty flavor.
Olympia Oyster:
Native to the West Coast. Only as big as a fifty cent piece. Sweet, coppery flavor. Distinctive metallic finish. Olys taken cold, glistening and uncompromised, directly from their shells.
Pacific Oyster:
First introduced from Japan to Samish Bay, WA in 1905. Nicely cupped 2.5 to 3.5 inch shell with pronounced flutes. Shell color varies from whitish-grey to greenish to brown to nearly black. Flesh is white to chestnut with grey to bright black mantles. Fresh, clean, briny-sweet flavor.
Shigoku Oyster
Crassostrea gigas: Meaning ultimate in Japanese. "A small, dense, cornucopia of an oyster (with) a light, clean taste of cucumber and salt, (and) a finish of water chestnut and Jerusalem artichoke.
Virginica:
Introduced to San Francisco Bay from the East Coast in 1869 and to Willapa Bay, WA in the 1890s. Attractive pear-shaped shell with a somewhat flat top shell and slightly concave bottom shell.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thank you, David. I love oysters, I will be back!
Pro Tip: Oyster Happy Hour 2-4 pm Mon-Fri. They also have nice selection of wine for oysters. For Private Parties, you can rent the space ahead of time, up to 35 people.Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from John M.
Seattle, WA
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oysters are the best here. Very clean place, friendly atmosphere, and just plain good oysters. I have been here many times and now can't walk by without stopping in to have some. I always just let the Guy choose for me the oysters and eat away. You can't go wrong if you love oysters!
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Review from Jessica R.
Seattle, WA
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Have you ever watched that Mr. Bean episode where he eats a dozen oysters and then gets violently sick? Well, I watched that episode as a kid and have been terrified to try one ever since.
Well, I decided to take the plung and try my first Oyster. I'm glad that my first Oyster tasting was at Taylor Shellfish Farms. Taylor Shellfish pulls these Oysters straight out of the tank (or whatever you call it) so it was very fresh.The staff was very knowledgable and friendly.
Definitely try to get there earlier in the day because when I came in at 4pm, they were very low on the geoduck chowder and ran out of the scallops. -
Review from Yenna. L.
3/19/2012 2 photos
This place rocks! You can't find anything like it in Oregon. It's a shellfish seafood market that also happens to have a small dine in option. Walk in and you will find all kinds of fresh seafood on display for sale; clams, oysters, crab, lobster, geoduck, mussels, scallops, etc. They also have a decent sized selection of award winning wines. The line for people buying market items kept getting bigger and bigger as we ate our lunch. Table seating is limited, so we noticed people waiting outside to be seated on our way out. People sure know where to find fresh quality seafood!
We ordered 2 dozen oysters which included a delicious combination of Kumamoto, Olympia, Pacific, Shigoku, and Virginica oysters. My favorites were the Kumamoto and Shigoku.
How on earth would you describe the taste of an oyster? It's hard to describe and there's nothing quite like them. They just have a way of exciting the palate in such a mysterious way.
Also ordered the geoduck ceviche and geoduck chowder. Both were very good, but the oysters stole the show.
I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 because of two reasons. (1) Our server took our order, delivered our food and never came back again. That was it. Not once did he come back to check on us or ask how we were doing. I know this is a market first and eatery second, but come on now, delivering decent service does not take that much effort. (2) Prices were high for dine in. Yes, the quality and taste is amazing, but you'd be better off buying the seafood and preparing it yourself. Save $$ that way.
Glad we came here for an awesome oyster slurping experience. -
Review from Opal D.
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
We dropped in for a dozen oysters and two glasses of wine, the oysters were very clean, shucked just moments before being eaten. It was all very reasonably priced, and I cannot wait to come back and destroy a few dozen more!
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Review from Caesar R.
Brooklyn, NY
4/7/2012
In all likelihood if you have eaten an oyster in Seattle it has probably come from their farms. Staring at a list of places they supply with their oysters, I was amazed at how many local restaurants were on the place. I came here twice in a 3 day period.
I walked in the first time in the middle of the afternoon while there was some photo shoot was going on, but they were happy to help set me up with a dozen of the freshest oysters I have ever had. They have multiple tanks to showcase their seafood delights. Live crabs and lobsters against the wall of fridges. Center stage are local types of oysters, goeducks, mussels and clams in circulating water tank. This thing is mesmerizing. I got a fresh dozen of some totten virginica (an east coast species that the farm grows on the west coast) and kushi. All simply delightful with mignonette and cocktail sauce.
On my second visit a few days later, the wife and I got a dungeness crab and some more oysters and some of their geoduck chowder. It was all delicious. Dave the guy shucking our oysters was the coolest host and not to mention the state's Shucking champion. SHUCK YEAH!
Get here and consume as many of these delicious seafood items as possible. They have wine and beer as well. You can always grab the oysters to go as well.Listed in: Seattle...definitely sleepless…, Awww Shucks!
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Review from David N.
Seattle, WA
3/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Awww shucks... Taylor Shellfish Farms is definitely legit. They are the local supplier for joints like Tom Douglas, the Coterie Room and such.
Come dine in for oysters (hell yeah Kushi and Kumamoto), wine optional. You can also take home some geoduck and mussels. Prices are pretty reasonable with a small shucking fee. Downside is that there are a limited about of tables.
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Review from Elissa E.
Redmond, WA
3/21/2012
YES YES YES! (yes yes) thats 5 Yes's !
If you enjoy seafood, especially fresh oysters, then this place is for your. Make sure to come early.
The crab is delightful also, wonderfully fresh and simple seafood.
This is a great start to a fun evening. Its fun to share a dozen oysters and a brew before hitting the town. -
Review from Conky S.
Whitefish, MT
Updated - 5/1/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I could never say enough good things about this place! Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!!!!!
1 Previous Review:
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4/25/2012
Six stars!! Great oysters and clam chowder! Go during happy hour and they waive the shucking fee!
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Review from Jon L.
3/7/2012
Headed over to Melrose Market to visit this place. It is a combination seafood market and eatery. The seafood selection is primarily shellfish items like clams, oysters and geoduck! They also do have Dungeness crab. Not much in the way of food (the prepared kind) aside from a couple chowders and raw oysters. They also have wines that go with the oysters.
I decided to try out the geoduck chowder prior to catching a flick at Pacific Place. I have never had geoduck before. It is a strange looking mollusk. Tried a bowl of chowder ($6.50) with a roll on the side. The price is fair. A little cheaper than Pike Place Chowder.
The geoduck chowder is not of the creamy variety that you would find at Pike Place. It is not rich tasting, rather more starchy. I grabbed a bowl that was quite full of potatoes which would explain this. If there is cream in the chowder, it is not enough. The carrots are a bit unusual since they were shaved slices rather than the traditional rectangular shape. The geoduck in the chowder was okay. Could not taste much of a difference compared to a regular clam. I did like the roll that accompanied the chowder. Wondering which bakery makes them.
There is some seating, but not a whole lot. The seafood tanks get in the way. May need to take your chowder to go or wait for a table if you are trying out the oysters. Staff is friendly and boisterous here.
The geoduck chowder was okay, but I would stick with Pike Place Chowder if you are looking for chowders with shellfish . Go to Taylor Shellfish instead to try out the oysters and pick up shellfish/crab to take home to prepare.Listed in: The Grocery List
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Review from Lorri A.
Carlsbad, CA
3/24/2012
Give me an O !
Give me a Y !
Give me an S !
Give me a T !
Give me an E !
Give me an R !
Give me an S !
What does that spell? OYSTERS!
Oysters Rock. And so does this place. Mmmmm... nom nom nom. -
Review from Heather H.
Seattle, WA
2/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
What amazing set up this place has going for it in Capitol Hill! I've done enough trekking down to the waterfront for oysters n' crab.
From the fellas who work the front to the fresh seafood hanging out in the tanks it all adds up to an amazing spot. Even if the oysters aren't your thing, they have plenty of savory homemade soups and cold seafood sides along with specialty oyster-paired wines.
The guys are superb at service and advice of what your taste buds are after here. Prices aren't that bad either. I got a large bowl of soup and seaweed salad for under $10.00. Next time I'm coming back for that crab! -
Review from Wendy M.
I love my Shellfish! Especially when it is fresh and simple...as they do here, at "Taylor Shellfish Farms"!!!
This was my FIRST experience here, so I understand the cruel and unusual punishment! lol - I may just have "Anti-Asian" pheromones! LOL This being said, It is a comfortably small establishment with a loud ambiance. I informed the woman that it was my first time here and she was great! She seated us right away and walked us through the ordering process...My issue was with the "grumpy bus boy / cashier".
I slurped down their Kumamoto and Samish Bay Oysters and would have also tried thier "Geoduck Ceviche" but they were all out. I will emphasize the fact that I was more than pleased with both my service and meal while walking up to the register to pay...when "dun dun dun" mr. grumpy asked for our money. First off, he was the one that sucked our oysters and got mad at me for repeating our order to him (very nicely, I may add) and then got even more irritated when I said "I'm sorry, what was that?" when he asked if I wanted to start their "punch card"? Sorry, I'm not even sure that is what he said because he didn't want to repeat himself.
Did I do something wrong!?! :(((
I am not going to let one experience, especially a first - make or break my judgment...I will be back "Mr. Grumpy", oh yes, I will be back!!! SHUCK it up and SMILE!!! ...I may not smother you for free food - but ugly girls need love too! :P LOL
"Taylor Shellfish Farms" your love and attention do to fresh and good quality is very much appreciated!!!
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Review from Isaac P.
Seattle, WA
5/19/2012
Awesome oysters in an incredibly casual, low-key atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and you sit at bar tables right next to the tanks of fresh oysters and shellfish whie watching them shuck your selection. The menu is simple - chowder and shellfish with a small beer and wine selection. The oysters are truly fabulous. It makes the higher end oyster bars look pretentious and silly while totally outdoing them on freshness/quality.
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Review from todd s.
Olympia, WA
5/6/2012
Three of us stopped in for lunch and sampled all of the oysters available and all were exceptionally fresh, well prepared and presented, and tasted excellent. The kumamoto and shigoku were the favorites for all of us.
We also tried both chowders which were hearty and flavorful and enjoyed some good cold beers. Lunch doesn't get any better. -
Review from Alix H.
4/11/2012 3 Check-ins Here
My favorite place to eat succulent freshly shucked oysters from people who know everything there is to know about oysters. It is a market but they have few small tables for you to sit and enjoy. You can also get freshly made soups (clam chowder or geoduck chowder) and wine pairing. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
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Review from Melissa L.
Seattle, WA
that is some cheap oysters.
i hate having an expensive addiction, but i was able to slurp down some oysters for what broke down to $0.67 each, that's cheaper than most happy hours and i don't have to work with HH confinements.
i even found a new favorite - totten virginicas...omy.
no frills and gimmicks here, just downright scrumptious fresh oysters. the one downside is the place is small, so not good for big groups. that's ok, more oysters for me! -
Review from Ninette C.
Seattle, WA
2/27/2012 1 photo
Nom nom nom.
I love oysters so this was the perfect place for our light lunch Sunday! This place is casual and there weren't many tables but luckily we got a spot as it was not too crowded.
I loved the tanks of seafood, the oyster map and the seafood books scattered throughout.
The lady told us they served cooked crab, oysters, squid salad and soups but they later told us they didn't cook it on the spot but they had a few prepared pieces of crab. Some of these reviews are also saying they would cook all sorts of things on the spot and to my dissapointment, they didn't. I thought we would be able to order clams and mussels and the such but no such luck.
My 2 friends and I shared:
-2 oyster stews and 1 geoduck chowder plus bread
-1 dozen oysters. We got a variety of oysters including the Olympia and some others that I don't recall the names of right now.
The oysters were delicious. There was a bit of variation in the ones we liked and loved. I can't remember the names, but we liked a big buttery one AND a small sweet one best.
We also watched someone prepare geoduck fresh. It was pretty cool and we got to try some fresh geoduck afterward.
The prices here are good. We spent about $13 per person including tip and tax.
Next time I am having a fancy at-home meal, I am totally coming here. I also need to come back for a light meal or snack plus cocktails next time to try more stuff! This place def. has 5-star potential as everyone else rated. I need a few more tries, but man am I up for that!Listed in: Sea My Food!
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Review from Renee L.
Alhambra, CA
Ordered:
- Oysters on a half shell, geoduck ceviche (w mango, pineapple, chili), dungeness crab, oyster chowder (soooo good!),
Service: Was EXCELLENT!!! attentive and friendly!
Price: On avg $25/pp
Overall experience: A must to visit when in Seattle!!! Great quality for a great price! -
Review from Estella P.
Seattle, WA
If you want very fresh oysters with a myraid variety to choose from, this is the place to go. I initially came here to buy some geoduck, but also ended up eating some oysters in the meantime. They will shuck oysters for you for a $4 charge. I only had the Olympias but they also have geoduck chowder and dungeness crab. They also have wine to go with your oysters. The employees are very friendly and helpful.
The downside to this place is the parking and few tables. Other than that I would come here for my oyster fix. -
Review from Nancy B.
Slickpoo, ID
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
The boyfriend wanted oysters; he had wanted oysters for a few days, it just kept coming up. I know what you're thinking, but it's not that. I don't need raw mollusk to be interested in sexy times, I'm smack dab in the middle of my sexual peak; he just wanted to get some briny, sweet, bite of the ocean in him. *Insert fish/twat joke here, but my twat has NOTHING to do with the scent of the ocean. God forbid.*
We landed at TSF, and much to the man's delight - not only were we able to get very reasonably priced, extremely fresh mollusk (read happy hour prices elsewhere), but there were two TVs with the game on. You know, THE GAME - SF v. the Giants of New Jersey (let's not play - that's the NJ team and you know it.) So we sat with a nice little bottle of Savignon Blanc, a lovely geoduck ceviche, a dozen Olympias (followed by another dozen Totens) and the TVs that made my man happy, and made it so I could play word games on my phone without getting any shit for it. YAY! .
About a glass into it, I begin to give a fuck about football, and begin to forget about my phone:
"I want the Giants. Look how shiny their helmets are! So pretty and blue. Mommy likes."
"Um - does that guy think this is soccer? THE OTHER FOOTBALL MORON. THIS IS AMERICA. Shit."
"OOH. That mother fucker just lost the game for SF. He's gonna have a bunch of roided out sisters up his ass in about a minute."
These were the comments that brought the manager over to our table to introduce himself, and got him feeding us a couple Kumamotos on the house, and inspired him to let us stay while they closed up so we could watch that dumb ass lose the game for SF in overtime. And tell us what he's planning for the Super Bowl, which I could care less about but will be watching through a face full of raw mollusk, with my new best friend, TSF manager, Tom.
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Review from Alex L.
3/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very huge fan of Taylor Shellfish Farms!!!
This is the only place where you can choose from so many different varieties of fresh oysters on the half shell, while they are still in the water. How cool is that?
The service was outstanding. Pricing range is very fair, compared to most restaurants and bars. It was my girlfriend's first time trying raw oyster's, so the master shucker let her sample a couple of varieties before we placed our order.
Located right next to Melrose Market, would recommend to everyone and anyone who loves oysters!!! -
Review from Ellen L.
2/12/2012 1 photo
We need something like this in Vancouver. Stat.
It's like eating inside a Chinatown live seafood market, but way more hip of course. A few high tables. Beer and wine available. You pick what kind of oysters you want, and it's shucked and served in front of you. Prices are incredible - $12-$19 per dozen + $4 shucking fee. Also received a bit of education on the types of raw oysters. Too cool.
If you want to sample Seattle's seafood offerings, why not come here for a shuckirific appy and then saunter over to the fancier seafood restaurants. It's located just on the outskirts of Downtown.Listed in: Culinary Highlights 2012
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Review from Naomi W.
Seattle, WA
2/18/2012
My boyfriend and I decided to try this place to kill time before our dinner reservations and we were pleasantly surprised.
Pretty much perfect. This place is half fish shop, half cafe. There's just 3 small high tables next to the live oyster tanks and other fish packed in ice. We came here for lunch and the chef guy kept offering to cook things for us and the other couple there. I don't know how often that happens but I get the impression it was not uncommon. It was like having a personal seafood cook. What we put in our faces:
Went during happy hour and went to town on a platter of oysters! I love this place! -
Review from M P.
Seattle, WA
4/21/2012
Went today and destroyed 2 dozen oysters. Great staff and atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable.
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Review from Sergio L.
Seattle, WA
2/18/2012
Nationally famous oysters,now with a local raw bar with great shuckers and drinks.
I love going in for lunch on a cool Seattle day. A half dozen Toten Inlet Virginicas, cup of Geoduck chowder and a glass of that excellent Cadaretta SBS. It doesn't get much better.
As Hemmingway said"I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and make plans...."
