The Oystercatcher – Seafood
This coastal sanctuary captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest, where the briny brightness of freshly shucked oysters meets the comforting aroma of artisanal bread and golden, pan-seared Parisian gnocchi. Earthy flavors of roasted Hubbard squash and rich Carlton Farms pork belly anchor a menu that honors the local landscape, inviting guests to linger over plates that are as visually stunning as they are deeply satisfying.
Northwest Grace Street https://www.oystercatcherwhidbey.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, mediterranean, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent and well-prepared steak, frequently highlighting it as a standout dish for special occasions. Guests consistently praise the polite and attentive service, noting that the pleasant environment and high-quality dining experience make it a top choice for a memorable evening.
Menu
Starters
- Half Dozen Oysters - $24: champagne mignonette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Dozen Grilled Oysters - $28: kimchi butter, togarashi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Red Hen Bakery Bread - $10: seasonal house-made butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whidbey Arugula Salad - $18: local beets, hazelnut hummus, winter citrus, rogue river blue, truffle balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale & Squash Salad - $18: preserved lemon tahini, pomegranate, apple, pickled squash, crispy shallot, cranberry goat cheese mousse Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Parisian Gnocchi - $24: house made sausage, braised tomato, sauteed greens, ferndale parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carlton Farms Pork Belly - $24: lyonaisse, frisse, sourdough, quail egg, castelvetrano olives, dijon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $16: tamari, avocado, crispy shallots, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hubbard Squash Soup - $14: scenic isle hubbard squash, vadouvan curry, tempura fried mushroom, chili crisp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $19: fermented tomato, arugula, ferndale parmesan, bottarga Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Little Red Hen Bucatini - $35: 3 sisters beef and lamb bolognese, tomato, ferndale parmesan, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $49: saffron risotto, broccolini, wild mushrooms, ferndale parmesan Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Strip Loin - $48: carmen pepper au gratin, wild mushrooms, sauteed greens, sauce au poivre Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Cochinita Pibil - $42: achiote braised and pulled duck, fermented quince, root vegetable donut, braised collards, salsa macha Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alaskan Black Cod - $40: mandarin puree, soy-miso glaze, local vegetables, forbidden rice cake, wild mushroom conserva Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Tasting Menu - $85: five course meal for the whole table Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Add-ons
- Additional Scallop - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Wine Pairing for Tasting Menu - $35
Cocktails
- Sweater Weather - $18: bainbridge barrel aged gin, walnut bitters, finnriver pear cider, lemon, cinnamon & black peppercorn maple simple
- Hairclips & Lipgloss - $18: blackfish vodka, limoncello, fiorente elderflower, shiso bitters, orange bitters, blood orange, lemon, egg white Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Social Battery Recharge - $18: sipsmith gin, house-made lilac liqueur, lemon, honey simple, matcha, yuzu bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- That One Time I Studied Abroad - $18: blackfish vodka, licor 43, coffee liquer, cold brew Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Yes, Chef - $18: campo bravo tequila, xila, aperol, ginger, pineapple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Doom Scroll - $18: campo bravo reposado, campari, dry vermouth, hibiscus, lemon, firewater bitters, squid ink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Societal Smudging - $18: planteray 5yr rum, rhum jm agricole blanc, ramos pintos 10yr tawny port, fernet branca, cardamom bitters, fig & sage simple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fugue State - $18: the botanist gin, cocchi sweet vermouth, campari, washed with cocoa butter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fragile Ego - $18: blackfish bourbon, creme de noyaux, suze, palo santo bitters, smoked grapefruit bitters Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- The Kit - $18: pilsner and a shot of tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Domaine Pepiere Muscadet (Glass) - $16: Loire Valley, France 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Brand Riesling Trocken (Glass) - $14: Pfalz, Germany 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sass Pinot Blanc (Glass) - $15: Willamette Valley, OR 2021 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Domaine Talmard Macon Chardonnay (Glass) - $12: Burgundy, France 2021 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Scala Ciro Bianco (Glass) - $13: Calabria, Italy 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Montelliana Prosecco (Glass) - $11: Veneto, Italy NV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gelida Cava Brut Rose (Glass) - $14: Barcelona, Spain Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Champagne D'armanville Brut (Glass) - $20: Champagne, France NV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gaspard Rose (Glass) - $15: Loire Valley, France 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Limited Addition Orange Crush (Glass) - $15: Willamette Valley, OR 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Domaine Pluchot Cote Roanaise (Glass) - $16: Beaujolais, France 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bow & Arrow Pinot Noir (Glass) - $17: Willamette Valley, OR 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Luzador Grenache & Tempranillo (Glass) - $16: Navarra, Spain 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fratelli Revello Barbera D'Alba (Glass) - $18: Piedmont, Italy 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Devium French Creek Red Blend (Glass) - $14: Walla Walla, WA 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Alveare Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $16: Yakima Valley, WA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Oystercatcher
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners consistently praise the polite service and high-quality dining experience, specifically highlighting the succulent steak as a standout dish.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners consistently praise the succulent steak, attentive service, and pleasant environment, making it a top choice for special occasions.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Oystercatcher offers a pleasant coastal sanctuary atmosphere with polite, attentive service ideal for special occasions and memorable evenings.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, and mediterranean options.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests consistently praise the pleasant environment and high-quality dining experience, making it a top choice for a memorable evening.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a special occasion to enjoy succulent steak and fresh oysters paired with polite, attentive service in a pleasant environment.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with keto-friendly New York strip loin, vegan crispy brussels sprouts, and gluten-free oysters and scallops.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Oystercatcher specializes in Pacific Northwest seafood, featuring freshly shucked oysters, seared scallops, Alaskan black cod, and locally sourced meats.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the succulent steak, attentive service, and high-quality dining environment.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Oystercatcher is a coastal seafood restaurant located in the Pacific Northwest on Whidbey Island.
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