A restaurant designed to casually spoil you with great locally sourced oysters and other fabled bounty from the region. We pair this with our favorite wines from near and far + fun cocktails – including a rare scotch & vintage champagne list- all alongside comforting favorites for everyone. (Our menu does include items for those whom might not love shellfish as much as we do.)
Based on 71 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
10 Front St suite 101, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: (360) 230-8150
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Hours
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Emmy MacDonald
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been at. Atmosphere was friendly, service was top notch, and I can’t say enough nice things about the food. Worth every penny. We have spent much more for less, this was the highlight of our trip.
Benjamin Rebertus
Awesome vibes, awesome wine list. Oysters were superb but this was expected. We were more impressed with all the other dishes- San Juan salad, purple clams, pork chop, and blackberry cobbler were all outstanding. Best food we had during our stay on the island.
Joanna Keough
Service was great, speedy and friendly. Everything we got was delicious. We started with oysters (ate them too quickly to snap a pic) which were all delicious. Then we got the salmon chowder which was creamy and had a nice smoked flavor. The Dungeness Crab potato waffle was savory and filled with crab meat. We ended with the blackberry cobbler a la mode (yum!) I would recommend it all.
Joseph Tegerdine
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.
Miranda Dymond
I recently visited Oastertail and had a great experience overall. We were seated right away, which was a pleasant surprise given how busy the restaurant was. The drinks were fun and in line with the restaurant’s brand, adding to the enjoyable atmosphere.
Lori M.
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.
Alan Lipchin
Definitely the best food we had on San Juan Island. This place honestly doesn’t even compare to anything we have seen on the Island. We got the dip and two of the waffles and WOW, they are truly incredible. Also the dessert was incredible too. Even with how busy they were, the service was amazing.
Katie Koch Meyer
The crab waffle. Wow. I’ve never had anything like it. Oysters were also amazing. The bread with rhubarb butter was ok, but nothing like the waffle. The space felt a bit unfinished, and I’m excited to try their full menu at some point.
Ellie Rose Maas
We had an absolutely phenomenal meal at Oystertale. Everything from the food to the music selection was on point- the oysters were fresh, each plate was unique and packed with fresh ingredients and local herbs. Ask Ashley for recommendations on wine and you will not be disappointed! Absolute gem of a find.
Robin K
Wonderful meal, from the cocktails, to the wine list, to the food. Everything was perfect. The spot prawn potato waffles were a work of art and delicious. Oysters were amazing. Service was lovely. Will come back to Friday Harbor just to visit this gem.
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