O Y S T E R T A L E

4.8 ( 108 reviews )
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$50–100
10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, United States
+1 360-230-8150

O Y S T E R T A L E, nestled in the heart of Friday Harbor, offers an unforgettable seafood dining experience that draws locals and visitors alike. Renowned for its incredibly fresh oysters, patrons rave about the delectable variety, which even appeals to newcomers to raw seafood. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere complements its inventive dishes, like the unique crab waffles and the delightful whipped feta drizzled with spicy honey.

Dinings at O Y S T E R T A L E are enhanced by the quality of local ingredients, evident in every bite — including the rich salmon chowder, which boasts chunks of salmon and crab swimming in a thick, savory broth. Customers appreciate the attentive service, often noting how staff are happy to suggest items and share their enthusiasm for each dish. Guests are encouraged to sample a multitude of offerings, ensuring a full spectrum of flavors.

While the prices are slightly elevated, the quality of food, drinks, and exceptional service justify the cost. This dining gem, just steps away from the ferry terminal, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Friday Harbor. The blend of innovation, local sourcing, and a friendly atmosphere makes O Y S T E R T A L E truly shine in the Pacific Northwest culinary scene.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards

Reviews For O Y S T E R T A L E

Taegyn Turnley
Jul 2,2025
Amazing oysters, super fresh and delicious. Cocktails were excellent. The crab waffles were unique and fantastic. Best meal I’ve had in PNW, great location and stellar service!
Lori M.
Jun 23,2025
Great spot near the ferry with indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of fun and unique dishes. Oysters are fresh, locally sourced and really delicious - even for folks who haven’t tried raw oysters before. The whipped feta with honey had a bit of spice to the honey and was yummy. Potato waffles, land board and smoked salmon chowder were also very tasty. I suggest ordering lots of different items to share so you can get a taste of everything. The staff were helpful with suggestions and really friendly. A must do when visiting Friday Harbor.
Charles Ritter
Jun 4,2025
We stopped in without a reservation for a drink and appetizer. We were able to immediately sit at the bar and had incredible service. Excellent selection of local oysters, wine, and beer. The salmon chowder was incredible as well. A bit spendy but you definitely get what you pay for here. A great spot for a date night.
Blake Ilstrup
May 9,2025
Do not miss this place! Just steps from the ferry terminal in downtown Friday Harbor, this is a cozy restaurant with highly-inventive dishes, great cocktails and impeccable service. Because seating is limited, you may have to wait a bit during peak hours, but it’s absolutely worth it. They use local (SJI) ingredients and support local farmers, and it shows. And don’t miss the dessert, including local ice creams!
Joseph Tegerdine
May 8,2025
What a treat! Happened to drop in on their official reopening and enjoyed a great 5 course meal. Excellent food quality and customer service. Locally sourced ingredients that were fresh and delicious. The salmon chowder was exceptional, thick and chunky pieces of salmon and crab. The owner stopped by our table to say hello and welcome us. A must visit if you’re in Friday Harbor.
Tracey O
Apr 19,2025
Foodies will delight in this wonderful gem of a restaurant. Local fare, lovingly plated like artwork. Everything was incredibly flavorful and a true joy to eat. I used a spoon for every last bite! The variety of fresh oysters recommended to me were excellent - briny, creamy and shucked at the bar for viewing. I thoroughly enjoyed my halibut (Catch of the Day) loaded with fresh, local garden flavors. And my husband’s lamb was cooked to perfection with a lovely cherry sauce and shoestring potatoes atop. Desserts were equally delicious, with such lively berry flavor that I felt I had just picked them myself. Our server was warm, friendly and offered the perfect amount of guidance and table-side banter. O Y S T E R T A L E is a joy and not to be missed! As an aside, we were catching a 6.45 ferry so we parked the car in line at 4.30, walked over for dinner at 5, and had time to eat and enjoy a short walk in town before getting back in the car for the ferry queue.
Chris Thomsen
Apr 5,2025
Oystertale was good however I’m not sure I would eat there again. The service is terribly slow. They are not quite operationally in sync I don’t think and the food was “OK“ but not spectacular. The menu reads great, but the finished product is not quite as polished as you think. Certainly not bad just not stellar, More like a 4.4 than a 4.7 restaurant. That said the staff was incredibly flexible getting us into our table 30 minutes early, everyone is extremely friendly and upbeat, I just think they need to find their footing.
Tonya McNabb
Mar 19,2025
Had an amazing meal here. Local Oysters & ling cod sliders, baby gem salad. The cocktails were amazing too; one had Liliac and the other nettels forged from the island. Everything was delicious & local. The service was wonderful. Sat outside and had a lovely evening. Thank you so much!

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