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Westcott Bay Shellfish Co, Friday Harbor, WA

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

4.9
4.9
814 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Top tags:
We are growers of oysters, mussels and clams in the renowned waters of Westcott Bay on San Juan Island, Washington. The Tide Tables restaurant incorporates seasonal dishes sourced from local farms, and our freshly harvested oysters and clams. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended for the Tide Tables, we have very limited walk in space!
The Tide Tables restaurant is open until September 16th.
The Net Shed will reopen in October on Saturdays (no reservations) .
A few things to note about your reservation:
We will have community seating this year, so you may be sharing our large picnic tables with another group.
All reservations are for 1.5 hours based on your reservation start time, we recommend arriving on time to ensure you get the whole time.
You can now make reservations for up to 20 people.
The Net Shed is open for walk in space, so if there are no reservations available you can still come out and sit at the Net Shed where we will have beer, wine, DIY oysters and seasonal nibbles(:

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (360) 472-9223
  • Website
    https://www.westcottbayshellfish.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Erin Galut
  • Catering
    Our experienced shuckers will come to your event and shuck our freshly harvested raw oysters for you and your guests! A fun and special add on to any event. Email Kendra@westcottbayshellfish.com for inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    June-August we offer partial day buyouts from 11-1:30 or 2-4:30 for groups with 20-70 people. September-May we have more options for private events at our Net Shed. Email kendra@westcottbayshellfish.com for inquiries!
  • Location
    904 Westcott Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-8116
  • Neighbourhood
    San Juan Islands
  • Cross Street
    Roche Harbor Rd.
  • Parking Details
    For our boating visitors: Our dock is small, and heavily visited. We have a 20-foot maximum length allowance for dinghies and tenders; Side-tying is not permitted, boats must bow-tie. Thanks for your cooperation!
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 814 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Overall

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Food

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Ambience

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Seafood

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Food

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Service

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Value

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Washington

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Washington

    Healthy

  • Northwest Washington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for scenic views

814 Reviews

  1. DavidN

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an extraordinary meal here. Both the oysters and the cheese platter were perfectly prepared, and the staff was super-congenial;.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary there today. Staff has always been fun & entertaining. Food was great as always!! Keep up the good work! It’s our favorite place to eat!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely marvelous location, food and service at Wescott Bay! We enjoyed dining outdoors with a view of the bay, oyster flats and the pastoral landscape. The oysters are delicate and just the right size! We had both raw on the half shell and a few grilled as well as the tomato/stone fruit salad, piping hot baguette with butter, locally grown greens with a delightful vinaigrette and a panini…..PLUS a bottle of Washington Orcas Project Albariño.

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  4. JCMA

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Food Experience. Most pleasant wait staff. Our Guest enjoyed it immensely.

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  5. KevinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must visit -- Fantastic Walked from Roche Harbor after a short boat ride from Sung Harbor Resort Nice simple lunch with delicious Westcott Bay Oysters!

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  6. TimJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, very fresh oysters. Fun experience. $48 for a dozen bbq’d oysters is really steep, though.

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  7. CraigT

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to San Juan Islands. Westcott Bay Shellfish Co was highly recommended & so glad to make reservations. Absolutely incredible - the food, atmosphere & oysters were great. It is a little pricey but very much worth it. We live in North Carolina and love oysters the grilled Chipotle Bourbon were outstanding!

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  8. TimK

    Portland

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service and view. An Island gem. Great for islanders and visitors.

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  9. SteveF

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to Wescott! We usually make it at least once a year. This time we had Olympia oysters and clams/mussels. All so gooda

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  10. AliciaA

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely way to spend a Sunday enjoying great food and great service with a view. A must i sit for anyone visiting San Juan island

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  11. TrishL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was so pleasant friendly and helpful. Really liked the ability for my husband to shuck his own oysters for a discounted price. And the staff offered a shuck lesson. Looking forward to going back next summer.

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  12. Barb

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice setting on water, staff very helpful. Oysters were so so. If you don’t like lemon or shallot vinegar, then you would be eating plain and they were small, which may be a sign of the times with climate changes. Lunch was very expensive.

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  13. TomT

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great stop!! A short walk from Roche Harbour that was well worth it!

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  14. ChadM

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wescott Bay experience is always top notch!! Thank you for growing the shellfish farm into a total experience.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! Oysters, Caprese, and nibble Board were delicious.

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  16. BillH

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive. 12 oysters $48.00 Service was slow to start with

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  17. KateS

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and great food. My friend had the Summer Caprese salad which was lovely. I had a green salad with hearty seasonal greens and three oysters on the half shell - very nice. I highly recommend this place.

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  18. MarieG

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming setting in San Juan island! Friendly staff greet and serve excellent local foods. It is wonderful to see the shellfish industry being cared for and brought to the (picnic) table.

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  19. mpg1

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service - the grilled oysters were outstanding and the caprese salad was delish! It was a rainy day, which was a drag, but the experience was still nice. One of our "regular" spots during treks to San Juan island!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very yummy! I highly recommend the bread and butter, cáprese salad and the stoplight sampler! Delicious!

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  21. SarahN

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing - location, scenery, food and service. Can’t get enough of this place ❤️

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grilled oysters are sooo good! The best I’ve had. And the settings can’t be beaten.

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  23. RobertW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time we've been here for lunch and last weekend was as outstanding as previous experiences: wonderful setting and set-up, terrific food, excellent service, friendly and professional. We love everything about this place and consider it a must-stop every summer now.

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  24. TiffinyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best experience! Service and food presentation is always spot on.

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  25. RuthW

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous. A magical setting on the bay. Food was terrific.

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  26. Biztravelfoodie

    Seattle

    158 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful casual (rustic) setting. Oyster were “wet” just hrs before Simple fare great experience

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites! Always a wonderful experience! I always bring my family and friends here when they visit!

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  28. DrewR

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great oysters and service. We look forward to our visit here every summer.

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  29. ScottW

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great oysters, salad greens, beer and wine selection and setting.

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  30. Lisa

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food in a special location. Memorable experience

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  31. LuvTastyFood

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Westcott is always phenomenal! Great oysters and incredible service!

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  32. Olyclub1

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful setting on Wescott Bay. BBQ oysters are a must have. Staff is friendly and makes you feel at home ( thank you Sarah)! Reservation slots are 90 minutes long so take your time and enjoy the surroundings.

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  33. ESSM

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Our favorite place on island. Staff is incredible. Food is wonderful. Thank you for all you do!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best ambiance on the Island for casual outdoor lunch. Dog friendly. Beautiful view. Wonderful staff. Great food. Been taking guests here for years and it has never disappointed. Always fun to hike in from English camp. Dinghy from Roche. Or cycle.

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  35. JohnB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived in our dingy and is was a positive experience from tie up. Everything was as good as it could be. Food, ambiance, view and staff were excellent. The owner is an active participant who described the process of oyster growing. All tables are outside and dogs are very welcome. I am a raw oyster lover but highly recommend the cooked ones - they have found a good recipe!

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  36. SSDC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing oysters, restaurant, location and staff. Highly recommend if you're visiting Friday Harbor/San Juan Island.

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  37. AlanG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to get the best oysters around with friendly and helpful staff

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  38. MelanieM

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place, magical!

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  39. CindyS

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What is not to love?! Come here every time we are on the island.

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  40. LuisJ

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and superb service. Food choices a bit limited but after all is an Oyster Farm. Oysters are super fresh as they ate farmed a couple of hours before serving!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co is rated 4.9 stars by 814 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

904 Westcott Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-8116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Roche Harbor Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    San Juan Islands
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    For our boating visitors: Our dock is small, and heavily visited. We have a 20-foot maximum length allowance for dinghies and tenders; Side-tying is not permitted, boats must bow-tie. Thanks for your cooperation!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erin Galut
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.westcottbayshellfish.com/
  • Phone number
    (360) 472-9223
  • Catering
    Our experienced shuckers will come to your event and shuck our freshly harvested raw oysters for you and your guests! A fun and special add on to any event. Email Kendra@westcottbayshellfish.com for inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    June-August we offer partial day buyouts from 11-1:30 or 2-4:30 for groups with 20-70 people. September-May we have more options for private events at our Net Shed. Email kendra@westcottbayshellfish.com for inquiries!
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