Dan & Louis Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Chinatown ·
Nautical decor, historic seafood spot serving fresh oysters & chowders.
Nautical decor, historic seafood spot serving fresh oysters & chowders.
"Straddling the edge of Old Town since the early 1900s, Dan and Louis Oyster Bar is exactly what it says on the sign: a place to eat Pacific oysters in every form imaginable—on the half shell, bobbing in creamy stew, or as a briny shooter. The walls are packed with sepia-toned family photos, maritime paintings, and enough nautical knick-knacks to make you feel like the Gorton's fisherman. Grab a stool at one of the weathered bars, order a dozen oysters and a pale ale from Buoy Beer Co., and soak up a little Portland history with every slurp." - Krista Garcia
"Take a trip to the early days of Portland inside the iconic Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, a bedrock of downtown Portland since 1907. The walls are packed with nautical paraphernalia, and the menu is packed with so-old-it’s-new seafood dishes like Louie salad and oysters Rockefeller. This is no mere novelty magnet for tourists, however — the seafood is fresh, well-sourced, and prepared with confidence. Oyster happy hours are particularly recommended, with amiable bartenders pouring generous drinks alongside cold plates of briny half-shell oysters." - Ben Coleman
"North Williams oyster bar Eat is running food and drink specials for Election Night: $10 for a half-dozen oysters, $18 for a dozen oysters, 20 percent off bottles of champagne, and $1 off draft beer and glasses of wine." - Janey Wong
"Since the early 1900s, the Wachsmuth family has run this Ankeny seafood restaurant, selling raw oysters, oyster stew, and shellfish cocktails in a space covered in family photos and antiques. The menu has grown since its early days, now encompassing po’boys, gumbo, steamed mussels, and cioppino, served alongside beers and cocktails from the restaurant’s bar." - Rebecca Roland
"Considering this Portland institution has been shucking oysters near the waterfront since 1907, it’s fair to say they know what they’re doing. The family-owned landmark is an ideal spot for sampling oysters, often from Washington state like the sweet and tiny Kumamotos and meaty Hammersleys. Oysters are also available in baked preparations like classic oysters Rockefeller and the oyster stew in a milky broth. As an added bonus, oysters are happy hour-priced all day Mondays."
