About the Brand
About
Taylor Shellfish Farms has been farming high quality, sustainable shellfish in the Pacific Northwest since the 1890s. They offer a variety of shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels, and geoduck, available for local pickup or nationwide shipping. They also provide an oyster bar experience with locations in Seattle, WA, and offer wholesale options for restaurants and distributors. INNOVATORS OF SUSTAINABLE SHELLFISH FARMING
As a company whose product relies on clean water and healthy ecosystems, we have long been stewards of the marine environment. Sustainability is not only important to our day-to-day operations, but also to planning for the health of our environmental future. It is our goal to protect the environment that our livelihoods depend on so we can continue to farm the tidelands for another 120 years!
Founding Story
As a family-owned and operated business for over a century, we have deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. We take pride in the work we've been doing since 1890, it all began in Totten Inlet with the tiny Olympia Oyster when our great-great-grandfather began farming oysters in the waters of the Puget Sound. Since then, every generation of the Taylor family has grown up with a passion for shellfish and for the close-knit communities and rugged landscapes of Western Washington. Our grandfather, Justin Taylor, saw Puget Sound’s potential for a thriving shellfish farming community.
He was a strong advocate for water quality and an innovator of farming techniques. Justin instilled these values and ambitions in us. Today the company is led by Bill and Paul Taylor and their brother-in-law Jeff Pearson who have grown our company past the tidelands bringing our product from tide to table. In the last thirty years they have expanded our product line to include geoduck, mussels and a variety of specialty half-shell oysters. They have created a family environment of over 500 dedicated employees, including their children. We are proud to be part of the rich tradition of shellfish farming in the Pacific Northwest.
We strive to share our knowledge and passion for shellfish with our customers, fellow shellfish farmers, and any who have interest in aquaculture! Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or a curious newcomer, we invite you to learn about the journey from tide to table.
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that consistently producing high quality shellfish requires a long-term commitment to people and place. Our dedication to quality, sustainability, and community is reflected in every product we offer. From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy all the fresh shellfish our region has to offer!
Signature Products
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Team & Experts
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Jada Brown is the Marketing Manager for Taylor Shellfish Farms and Ekone Tinned Seafood, where she leads brand storytelling, content strategy, customer engagement, and marketing initiatives across both companies. As a member of the fifth generation of the Taylor family her work helps connect consumers with the people, places, and practices behind Pacific Northwest shellfish and seafood, translating complex aquaculture topics into approachable and engaging stories.
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Wes Taylor serves as Chief Operating Officer of Taylor Shellfish Farms and Ekone Tinned Seafood helping lead one of the largest and well renown shellfish farming operations in North America. As a member of the fifth generation of the Taylor family, Wes combines a deep-rooted connection to the water with a forward-looking approach to aquaculture, food production, and sustainable business growth.
Press Coverage
BEAUTYNEWSNYC
Mar 2, 2026
Sappho and the Crisis of Rapture
Sappho, named for the lauded Greek lesbian poetess, is a planetary body discovered in 1864. Orbiting the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, Sappho circles the sun approximately every 3.5 years. Larger than 99% of asteroids at roughly the size of Rhode Island, some astrologers consider Sappho like an intermediary in the octave progression linking Venus (romantic love) and Neptune (unconditional love).
FOOD & WINE
Feb 27, 2026
Peel Back the Lid on all Things Tinned Fish
Canned seafood offers global flavor, long shelf life, and surprising quality — here’s how to buy, store, and serve it.
EAT THIS, NOT THAT!
Nov 24, 2025
7 Best Costco Seafood Finds in Warehouses This Week
Looking for the latest and greatest fresh catch? Head to Costco. The warehouse and online store are getting stocked with some excellent seafood finds. From a delicious steakhouse favorite side dish to sushi in the deli section and even seafood shipped live to your door, you don’t want to miss these delicious options now at Costco. Here are the 7 best Costco seafood finds in warehouses this week.
TREND HUNTER
Nov 23, 2025
The Ekone Suite Features a Plethora of Seafood Options
The Ekone Suite is a curated assortment of eight canned seafood items, featuring smoked oysters in three distinct flavor profiles — Original, Lemon Pepper, and Habanero — along with smoked mussels, mussels prepared in both marinara and curry sauces, albacore tuna, and smoked coho salmon. The product is presented as suitable for use as a prepared platter accompaniment or as a convenient, high-protein snack.
ARTFUL LIVING MAGAZINE
Nov 13, 2025
Gourmet Mail Order Foods Holiday Season 2025
10 gourmet mail-order foods to shop this season -- whether for nourishing your loved ones or nurturing yourself.
SEATTLE MAGAZINE
Nov 10, 2025
Best Road Trip: Chuckanut Drive
A little less than two hours north of Seattle, depending on traffic, Chuckanut Drive (also known as WA State Highway 11) is 20 miles of postcard-worthy scenery with plenty of places to stop and things to do along the way.
SALT LAKE MAGAZINE
Nov 10, 2025
A Luxe Holiday Feast Without the Grocery Store Run
From seafood paella to cassoulet and caviar, these sophisticated holiday meal kits turn your home into a fine dining destination.
TASTING TABLE
Nov 9, 2025
The 8 Best Canned Food Brands You Won't Find On Grocery Store Shelves
When we think of canned food, we often envision the recognizable offerings on supermarket shelves. But there exists another world of tins that never reach, or ever plan to reach, that stage. They are products of small companies, family businesses, and craftsmen who value quality rather than quantity.
VACATIONER
Oct 20, 2025
For the Holidays, a Seafood Feast from the Pacific Northwest
Seafood is becoming more popular for holidays as a lighter, more elegant, and sustainable alternative to heavy, traditional holiday meats. And we’ve found a quality purveyor who makes tide-to-table dining possible this Thanksgiving and beyond.
SEATTLE MET
Aug 11, 2025
Things to See in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)
Listen, we don’t want to get too dark, but we won’t be here forever. All of us will leave the Pacific Northwest one day, though hopefully not to move somewhere much less beautiful and interesting. But however (and whenever) the end comes, there are some things everyone must check off first. Here’s our bucket list of the best views and marvels near Seattle.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Aug 9, 2025
This Coastal City in Washington Is a Foodie Hidden Gem—Here's Where to Find Great Oysters and an Incredible Live-fire Restaurant
Wanting to try some of the area’s prized bivalves for myself, I drove 30 minutes south to Taylor Shellfish Farms, where five generations of the Taylor family have raised oysters since 1890. The farm also has an oyster bar that serves chilled seafood, local beer, and crisp white wine. I sampled Shigokus (meaty with a saline punch) and slurped Fat Bastards, their melony finish lingering on my palate. Both varieties originated at this farm, where they’re grown in bags floating in Samish Bay. As the bivalves tumble in the tides, they develop firm, flavorful flesh.
Press Releases
Nov 18, 2025
Taylor Shellfish Farms Achieves Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification
Taylor Shellfish becomes the first and only bivalve farm to achieve ASC certification in the United States.
Mar 5, 2024
Taylor Shellfish Farms Unveils New Package Design for Washington State's Legacy Seafood Cannery Ekone
The cannery is one of few left in the U.S. running as a family owned business that supports viable fisheries, closed loop production, and sustainability first practices.
Locations
Taylor Shellfish Farms
130 SE Lynch Rd, Shelton, WA 98584, USA, Shelton
Shelton Shellfish Market -
Our Shellfish Markets provide another way to receive the full tide to table experience. Check out all our locations in Seattle, Shelton, and Samish Bay .
Taylor Shellfish Farms
1521 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, Seattle
Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, grab fresh shellfish to go, or join us for a glass of wine and a seafood tower. Located next to the Melrose Market.
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