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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Pioneer Square

77 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 37 threads.

What people say, in short

Most commenters recommend Taylor Shellfish, and many single out its oysters. People name several of its locations, including Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill and Melrose Market; the listing is the Pioneer Square oyster bar, which some commenters favor. A few point to the Dungeness crab, and one calls the geoduck sashimi a must-try. One says it is a steep introduction for someone not used to much seafood, and some rank Walrus and the Carpenter above it.

Address

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

At a glance

Signature dishes
Oysters, Dungeness crab

Nearby on this map

Other places on this map closest to Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Pioneer Square, as the crow flies.

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Recommendsu/tbhill in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026taste

    Calls Taylor Shellfish the only option and says its oysters are the best in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Recommendsu/fakesaucisse in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025taste

    Recommends Taylor Shellfish for steamed Dungeness crab served the way locals eat it.

  • Recommendsu/DropZealousideal4309 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026

    Recommends this seafood spot across its locations, favoring the Pioneer Square one.

  • Recommendsu/Marzipanbuttons in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2026

    Recommends Taylor's Shellfish in reply to the Dungeness question, without giving details.

  • Recommendsu/Gandergoose- in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2026

    A commenter says they like the Pioneer Square branch of Taylor Shellfish, without naming a dish.

  • Recommendsu/johannabanana in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026variety

    Suggests a happy hour there, buying single oysters, and asking for smaller varieties, which they find more flavorful.

  • Recommendsu/czaritamotherofguns in r/Seattle · Feb 2024

    Calls Taylor the best answer and notes storefronts for a casual oyster snack.

  • Recommendsu/notextinctyet in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2025taste

    Suggests Taylor Shellfish for its crab rather than local BBQ.

  • Caveatu/sammisamantha in r/Seattle · Feb 2024price

    Lists Taylor among options and says none of them are budget-friendly.

  • Recommendsu/fiddlefaddling in r/AskSeattle · May 2026

    Suggests trying oysters from this shellfish place as a distinctly local food.

  • Recommendsu/DipsomaniacDawg in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025

    Lists this as third pick among shellfish spots.

  • Recommendsu/GenerousPour in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2025

    Prefers the Melrose Market branch over the other option for a crab outing.

  • Recommendsu/PhotographStrong562 in r/Seattle · Jul 2025

    Commenter, who says they fish commercially, recommends this shellfish spot for seafood.

  • Recommendsu/FreddyTwasFingered in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2025taste

    Says any branch of this brand is a safe choice for oysters.

  • Recommendsu/doublefrickonastick in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025service

    Recommends the Capitol Hill branch, praising its small, charming setting.

  • Recommendsu/PinkyAnd in r/Seattle · May 2024taste

    Says Taylor Shellfish has several locations and great seafood overall.

  • Recommendsu/julius3211 in r/AskSeattle · Jun 2026variety

    Believes this place has the best oyster selection overall and calls it a personal favourite.

  • Recommendsu/Ava_Nikita in r/Seattle · May 2025taste

    Suggests Taylor Shellfish for prepared geoduck, calling its sashimi something to try.

  • Recommendsu/ProfDoctor404 in r/Seattle · May 2024taste

    Points to the Taylor oyster bar as the spot for oysters.

  • Recommendsu/CartographerExtra395 in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025

    Lists Taylor Shellfish among the places with strong seafood.

  • Recommendsu/anotherleftistbot in r/Seattle · May 2024

    Calls Taylor Shellfish great.

  • Mixedu/StrangerGeek in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026taste

    Calls Taylor Shellfish the best, but warns it is a steep introduction for someone not used to much seafood.

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