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OYSTERTALE

Name: OYSTERTALE
Address: 10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA, United States, 98250-7199
Telephone: (360) 230-8150
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (93)

$31 to $50

Seafood

10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-7199

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2 people

May 31, 2025

11:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

A restaurant designed to casually spoil you with great locally sourced oysters and other fabled bounty from the region such as lamb, mushrooms, fresh produce, orchard fruits & berries, and the list goes on. We pair this with our favorite wines from near and far + fun cocktails - all alongside comforting favorites for everyone. (Our menu does include items for those whom might not love shellfish or seafood as much as we do.)
+Our view is of the ferry coming in and leaving right on the waterfront of Friday Harbor.
+ Our outside seating is first-come first serve and is communal-style seating.
+We are a tiny restaurant, so we are deeply impacted when you don't show up for your reservations or cancel last minute, please keep this in mind.
+No dogs inside or on the patio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 230-8150
Website
https://www.oystertale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Email us at Info@oystertale.com with Catering Inquiries. We do a very limited amount of catering away from our restaurant, but are very good at throwing a killer welcome party, milestone birthday event, cocktail hour, etc.
Private party facilities
Email us at Info@oystertale.com with Private Event Inquiries. We offer buyouts of our space for your special occasions. A great spot to throw a welcome party for wedding guest with oysters, apps, wine and cocktails.

Location
10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-7199
Neighborhood
San Juan Islands
Cross street
By the ferry dock, on the steps to the clock tower pier, below Downriggers.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Washington State Ferry terminal is 50 yards from our front door. The jolly trolly picks up and drops off in the round-a-bout our restaurant is located on. Local taxis are also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 93 people are saying

OYSTERTALE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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93 Reviews

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Phoebe
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Oysters and seafood! I enjoyed everything and the vibes were so cute
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Jillian
Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about our dining experience. The food was scrumptious, the staff a delight and the lavender lemon drop to die for. Highly recommend Oystertales….
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In addition to the smoked salmon chowder, I recommend the chocolate pot du creme (especially paired with the Cutlass)
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Jim
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good food and drinks I felt sorry for the servers. They seemed understaffed for the amount of patrons.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get the smoked salmon chowder! It might be the best thing on an overall great menu!
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Evan
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. The space is a bit small, but everything else is great. Some of the best oysters I've ever had!
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Brenda
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a local resident. This is my favorite restaurant!
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Pippa
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful fresh oysters, attentive service. Outdoor/indoor tables. Pleasantly small and relaxed. Possibly not open all year. Worth a visit.
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Paul VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not a ton of options in Friday Harbor so decent, but not gonna blow you away.
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Carrie
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about Oystertale. The menu is lovely; food is fantastic; and our server, Meghan, made our experience even more memorable. Don't miss out on an experience here.
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FAQs

OYSTERTALE is rated 4.6 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2025

11:00 PM

10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-7199

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
By the ferry dock, on the steps to the clock tower pier, below Downriggers.
Neighborhood
San Juan Islands
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Washington State Ferry terminal is 50 yards from our front door. The jolly trolly picks up and drops off in the round-a-bout our restaurant is located on. Local taxis are also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.oystertale.com/
Phone number
(360) 230-8150
Catering
Email us at Info@oystertale.com with Catering Inquiries. We do a very limited amount of catering away from our restaurant, but are very good at throwing a killer welcome party, milestone birthday event, cocktail hour, etc.
Private party facilities
Email us at Info@oystertale.com with Private Event Inquiries. We offer buyouts of our space for your special occasions. A great spot to throw a welcome party for wedding guest with oysters, apps, wine and cocktails.

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