Most of the oysters cultivated in Washington waters are non-native, the Pacific oyster being the most common. But the Olympia oyster is still cultivated and is hopefully poised for a comeback—with some help. They are all good neighbors, doing their part to make our saltwater bays and estuaries cleaner.
Puget Sound's only native oysters were nearly wiped out in the 19th century from overharvesting. Now a network of scientists and advocates is working to restore them to their historical and cultural prominence. Shallow waters lap at the edge of Fidalgo Bay below an old railroad trestle outside Anacortes.20 Feb 2019
Where are the best tasting oysters from?
Although France is normally the first place that springs to mind for the world's best oysters, the Delta de l'Ebre, situated between Barcelona and Valencia, it a top contender. The oysters are said to have a unique flavour as they combine the saltiness of the Mediterranean with the sweet freshness of the River Ebro.
What city has the best oysters?
- Eventide Oyster Co., Portland, Maine.
- Hog Island Oyster Company, San Francisco, California.
- Gilhooley's Bar & Grill, San Leon, Texas.
- Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston, Massachusetts.
- The Original Oyster House, Mobile, Alabama.
- Oysters on the Road.
Washington state just might be the only place in the world that's home to all the major edible oyster species. And they all have good stories to tell. Sometimes they're just an exercise in eating a bunch of them, because they're oysters and that's reason enough.1 Mar 2016
Where can I pick oysters in Washington State?
- POINT WHITNEY TIDELANDS AND POINT WHITNEY LAGOON. Aside from the public tidelands that offer oyster and clam gathering, Point Whitney makes our list due to the gorgeous views.
- QUILCENE BAY TIDELANDS.
- TRITON COVE.
Can you take oyster shells in Washington state?
Washington shellfish harvest rules state that when harvesting oysters on the beach, you have to shuck them and leave the shells in place. Always remember to bring a container to put the meat in, and never take the shells with you!25 Apr 2018
Can you get oysters in Washington State?
Oysters have long been important to coastal communities. Here in Washington, there once were abundant oysters in the shallow bays and estuaries of Puget Sound and Willapa Bay. These were the Olympia oyster, the only oyster native to Washington—in fact, the only one native to the West coast of North America.