Washington State
America's largest oyster-producing state. Cold, clean waters with glacial influence create bright, clean oysters.
The Pacific Coast offers a dramatic contrast to the Atlantic. Milder salinity and warmer waters produce oysters that tend toward sweetness, with fruit-forward flavors and creamy textures that make them approachable for newcomers.
America's largest oyster-producing state. Cold, clean waters with glacial influence create bright, clean oysters.
Smaller production with focus on quality. Unique tidal conditions create distinctive merroir.
Warmer waters produce sweeter, creamier oysters. Tomales Bay is a culinary destination.
Notable oysters from this region
Small, beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Low brininess with a sweet, delicate flavor and distinctive musky finish. Hardy shells from intertidal cultivation.
Hand-sized Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet in southern Puget Sound. Sweet and mildly salty with plump, tender meat and a distinctive musky finish. A well-balanced West Coast favorite.
Boutique Pacific oyster from Thorndyke Bay in Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with exceptionally sweet flavor balanced by high brininess and a rich umami finish. Tumbled in tides, producing strong shells and full meat.
Tumbled Pacific oyster from Hood Canal's Hamma Hama River. Deep-cupped with smooth shells, featuring a creamy, crunchy texture and complex flavor profile of cucumber, crisp brine, and a distinctive sweet-vegetal finish.
Atlantic oysters grown in Bodega Bay, California. Known for robust, gnarly shells and intensely briny, metallic flavor with a creamy texture and sweet finish. A bold West Coast take on the Eastern species.
A petite, deep-cupped Kumamoto oyster from California's Bodega Bay. Delicately sweet with fruity, honeydew melon notes and mild brininess. Perfect for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Totten Inlet and Hood Canal. Sweet and creamy with balanced brininess and a clean mineral finish. Cultivated by the Fagergren Family since 1946 in the nutrient-rich waters of South Puget Sound.
Southern California's signature oyster from Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Grown in suspended culture with distinctive glassy, striped shells. Strongly briny with refreshing melon and cucumber notes, balanced between briny and sweet.
The original tide-tumbled oyster from Eld Inlet's pristine waters. Deep-cupped with plump meats, mild brininess, silky creamy texture, and a signature sweet cucumber finish. A true Pacific Northwest gem.
Cultivated Pacific oyster from Southern Puget Sound with plump, sweet meat and midsized white-and-black shells. Balanced brininess with a distinctive salty-melon finish reminiscent of a New England clambake.
Intertidal beach-grown Pacific oyster from the pristine waters of Hood Canal's Dabob Bay. Light and crisp with pronounced brininess from slow growth in cold, nutrient-limited waters. Firm meat with a clean, sweet finish.
Intertidal beach-cultivated Pacific oyster from South Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with full meats, crisp brininess, and a distinctive sweet melon finish with mild mineral notes.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from central Hood Canal where the Dosewallips River meets the sea. Sweet and cucumbery with a creamy texture, balanced brininess, and a light, clean finish.
Historic Pacific oyster from Drake's Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Intensely briny with earthy, mushroomy notes and bitter herb finish. Bottom cage cultured in pristine waters until farm closure in 2012.
Sweet, artisan-cultured Pacific oysters from northern Puget Sound's community farm. Plump meat with low brininess and a clean, savory finish. Not sold commercially—visit the farm in Washington State.
Classic Totten Inlet oyster from South Puget Sound. Bag-to-beach cultivated for creamy, sweet meat with high brininess and the distinctive nori finish that defines the region. Saltier than most South Sound varieties.
A legendary Southern Puget Sound oyster known for exceptional sweetness and rich, buttery texture. Plump creamy-yellow meats with low salinity, watermelon rind notes, and the distinctive full-bodied South Sound character.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Willapa Bay. Firm and meaty with intense, robust flavor featuring high brininess, natural sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-melon finish.
The largest of Taylor Shellfish's tide-tumbled Pacific oysters from Washington State. Bold, briny, and savory with a sweet finish, plump texture, and deep cups filled with generous liquor.
A large, buttery Pacific oyster from Tomales Bay, California. Mild and refined with distinctive cucumber and melon notes. Farmed using traditional French rack and bag methods.
Alaskan oyster from Kachemak Bay's glacier-fed waters. Intensely briny and umami-rich with distinctive salinity and thick shell. Less cucumbery than typical Pacifics, with a unique 'touch of king salmon' flavor.
Classic Pacific Northwest oyster from southern Hood Canal. Beach-grown on rocky shores with full cups, firm meat, and a bright, briny flavor with a mild, clean finish.
A rare tumbled cocktail oyster from Tomales Bay's north shore. Small and deep-cupped with plump ivory meat, delivering high brine that mellows into a rich, buttery finish with hints of melon and cucumber.
Small, plump Pacific oysters from Willapa Bay, Washington. Known for their intensely creamy, bacon-fat flavor with light salinity and a clean seaweed finish. Thick shells protect remarkably meaty interiors.
Hand-cultivated Pacific oyster from Morro Bay's high-energy estuary. Deeply briny with crisp sweetness and distinctive cucumber and wet-stone minerality. Entirely grown in Southern-Central California from seed to harvest.
Classic Pacific Northwest oyster with delicately sweet flesh and herbaceous notes. Lichen-green shells with a distinctive watermelon-rind flavor profile.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's Hammersley Inlet. Plump and sweet with mild saltiness, rich body, and a distinctive cucumber-melon finish. Grown in nutrient-dense waters for excellent meat-to-shell ratio.
A large Pacific oyster from pristine Willapa Bay, Washington. Rack and bag cultivated with mild brininess, delicate floral notes, and a crisp citrus finish. Substantial, meaty texture with a clean aftertaste.
A community-farmed Puget Sound oyster from a restored watershed. Small and plump with sweet, buttery meat, light salinity, and a distinctive cucumber-earthy finish. All proceeds support water quality restoration.
A unique East Coast oyster variety raised in California's Tomales Bay. Small with handsome green-gold shells, intensely briny with crisp minerality and surprising fruity depth that peaks in summer.
Large, deeply cupped Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Intensely briny with herbaceous spinach/kale notes and a distinctive umami finish reminiscent of aged beef or dried nori. Complex and bold.
Exceptionally sweet Kumamoto from Humboldt and Tomales Bay. Tiny, deep-cupped oysters with creamy texture and honeydew-watermelon flavors. Virtually no brininess makes them perfect for beginners.
The signature California oyster from Tomales Bay. Rich and sweet with creamy, buttery texture, balanced brine, and a slightly smoky finish.
Intertidal beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Humboldt Bay, Northern California. Full, plump meats with medium brininess, buttery sweetness, and a clean cucumber finish. Excellent for both beginners and connoisseurs.
A mild, sweet Pacific oyster from Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. Features beautiful purple and green swirled shells, creamy white meat with a distinctive black mantle, and a clean vegetal flavor with minimal salinity. Highly sought after by discerning Seattle chefs.
Slow-growing Pacific oyster from Alaska's glacial Kachemak Bay waters. More briny and umami-forward than typical Pacifics, with crisp texture, cucumber-melon notes, and a clean vegetal finish with hints of nori and green tea.
The gateway oyster. Known for its sweet, melon-forward flavor and petite, deeply cupped shell, the Kumamoto is beloved by beginners and experts alike.
A sweet, musky Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet in South Puget Sound. Deep-cupped with plump, buttery meat, mild brininess, and distinctive melon-scented sweetness with a clean vegetable finish.
A Pacific Northwest favorite with Japanese heritage. Full-bodied and meaty with a crisp, nutty flavor, mild brine, and balanced fruit and vegetal notes.
Suspension-grown Pacific oyster from Samish Bay, Washington. Rich and fruity with hints of rhubarb and sweet notes, balanced by medium brininess. Named after a local character known for perfecting his tan on the beach.
Beach-cultured Pacific oyster from pristine Netarts Bay in Northern Oregon. Strong, tongue-coating flavor with metallic notes, sweet cucumber finish, and distinctive black mantle line. Colorful shells and soft texture.
The rare native Pacific treasure. Tiny but mighty, with intense copper, sweet cream, and celery salt flavors in a firm, creamy bite.
Wild-harvested Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Meaty and firm with crisp, briny flavor, mild tanginess, and fresh seaweed notes from continuous feeding in protected rack waters.
Farm-raised Pacific oyster from Willapa Bay, Washington. Known for their smooth texture, deep cup, and delicate balance of brine and sweetness with a clean, crisp finish from pristine West Coast waters.
Suspension-raised Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington and Morro Bay, California. Large, sweet, and mild with firm meats, lovely fluted shells, and a fresh, crisp finish.
A tumbled Pacific oyster from Willapa Bay, Washington. Small, dark-shelled, and smooth with firm, tender meat. Balanced brininess with a buttery texture and distinctive nori finish.
A responsibly farmed Pacific oyster from northern Puget Sound's Admiralty Inlet. Medium-large with firm, crisp meats, balanced brininess, and a distinctly sweet, refreshing finish with melon notes.
The definitive Pacific oyster. Firm, briny meats with bright cucumber and umami notes, finished clean and steely.
The definitive Pacific Northwest oyster with stunning black and purple shells. Beach-raised in Samish Bay and finished in Penn Cove, these award-winning oysters deliver firm meats, bright brininess, and a distinctive crisp cucumber finish.
A Pacific Northwest oyster from southern Puget Sound's nutrient-rich waters. Medium to large with tender, plump meats. Mild brine balanced with sweet richness and a crisp finish of melon and cucumber.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Quilcene Bay in Hood Canal, Washington. Clean and mild with balanced brininess, delicate sweetness, and a fresh finish. Variable size with firm meats and rugged shells.
Large beach-grown Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound. Known as the 'big bad boys' of Puget Sound with plump, full meats, buttery creamy texture, light brininess and sweet flavor. Perfect for grilling or raw.
A rare Pacific Northwest oyster with distinctive sweet creaminess and unique kiwi-like finish. Cultivated on suspended lines then beach-finished for exceptional smoothness and plump texture.
Cold-water Pacific oyster from the inland waters of Washington and British Columbia. Tray-raised with distinctively briny, metallic flavor balanced by subtle sweetness and clean mineral finish.
Beach-cultured Pacific oyster from historic Samish Bay in Northern Puget Sound. Firm, plump meats with medium brininess, mild sweetness, and a distinctive refreshing cucumber finish. Rustic lichen-green shells.
A tumbled Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's Hammersley Inlet with extraordinary creamy richness and deep, funky earthiness. Flavors of wild mushrooms and umami make this the foie gras of the coast—an acquired taste for adventurous oyster lovers.
Small, deeply-cupped Pacific oyster from Eld Inlet, southern Puget Sound. Tide-tumbled to perfection with plump, sweet meat, low salinity, and a distinctive smoky finish with unique notes of Jerusalem artichoke and raw green bean.
Tumbled Pacific with firm texture. Cucumber, melon, clean brine.
The only European Flat oyster grown on the West Coast, cultivated by the Jones family on Lopez Island. Rare and coveted, with a pleasant metallic twang, sharp mineral notes, and the crisp-clean salinity of San Juan Island waters. Exceedingly limited supply.
Bag-started, beach-finished oyster from southern Hood Canal's Great Bend. Thick-shelled with intensely salty, briny flavor and a distinctive cucumber-seaweed finish characteristic of South Sound oysters.
A sweet, mild Pacific Northwest oyster from South Puget Sound's Little Skookum Inlet. Melon-scented with low brininess and a creamy, herbaceous finish. Farmed since 1883 using rack & bag to beach cultivation.
A challenging Pacific Northwest oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Suspension-cultured at 60 feet deep, delivering firm, plump meats with robust brininess, distinctive iron-mineral notes, and a sweet finish.
A briny Pacific Northwest oyster prized for its firm texture and intense umami flavor. Best in early spring when amino acids create peak savory intensity with a clean, assertive finish.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Totten Inlet, Puget Sound. Small and deep-cupped with sweet, melon-scented flesh and refreshing cucumber crispness. Exceptionally wine-friendly with mild, earthy character.
Beach-raised Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Full, plump meats with mild brininess, sweet flavor, and a distinctive melon-like aftertaste. Thick shells and crunchy texture from intertidal cultivation.
The definitive California oyster with stunning black and purple shells. Intensely briny with cucumber notes and a rich, buttery finish.
Rare tumbled Pacific oyster from Tomales Bay's oldest oyster company. Deep-cupped and plump with smooth buttery brine, rich melon notes, and a distinctive woody artichoke finish. One of California's richest-tasting oysters.
Legendary Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's most renowned fattening grounds. Intensely rich and plump with bold briny flavor, buttery texture, and distinctive seaweed notes that made Totten Inlet famous worldwide.
An unlikely Pacific Coast triumph of the Eastern oyster. Thriving exclusively in Washington's famed Totten Inlet, these plump, firm oysters deliver bold briny intensity, rich buttery flavor, and a sweet finish that earned them Best Flavor at the East Coast Shellfish Growers competition.
Premium Pacific oyster from Case Inlet in Southern Puget Sound. Deep-cupped with plump meat, offering a distinctive sweet-salty balance with crisp brininess and an intensely sweet, clean finish.
Original 'astronaut oysters' from San Juan Island. Delicate, sweet, and creamy with fine shells. Suspension-grown to never touch the bottom, creating exceptionally light texture and mild flavor.
Bag-to-beach Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet's nutrient-rich waters. Deep-cupped with plump, buttery meat, mild brininess, and distinctive sweet collard greens flavor finishing with melon notes. Beautiful ruffled purple shells.
Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's pristine Willapa Bay. Tumbled in tidal bags for smooth, dark shells and crisp texture. Light brininess with sweet, herbaceous notes and a signature cucumber finish.
Alaskan oyster with pronounced briny and metallic character. Medium-bodied with robust minerality and a clean, ocean-forward finish that reflects the cold waters of the Alaskan coast.
Large, sweet Pacific oyster from Yaquina Bay, Oregon. Creamy texture with subtle brininess and a clean finish. Grown in nutrient-rich waters with exceptional tidal exchange for a distinctively sweet taste.
Traditional accompaniments for US West Coast oysters