This Regional Restaurant Is One Of Washington's Favorite Places To Dine
By Andrea Verschuyl|Published December 04, 2023
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Having grown up in Washington, Andrea is a self-admitted Pacific Northwest snob. In their opinion, there's simply nowhere else in the country with the Evergreen State's beauty. After attending university, Andrea devoted themselves to writing full-time. They're thrilled to represent Washington for Only In Your State while pursuing other professional and personal projects. They currently reside in Olympia, where they enjoy leaf-blowing their yard, perfecting homemade ramen, cuddling with their three tiny dogs, and feeding their pufferfish, Sea Biscuit.
When Daniel Miller Robbins arrived at this gorgeous site in the 1890s, he dreamed of a flourishing timber business, not getting dirty in tidal flats. But in the generations after, the Robbins family developed a sense of duty to the nature around them and transitioned to shellfish farming.
Since committing to an ethos of restorative stewardship and sustainability, the Robbins' business has flourished. Upstream, they operate a Christmas tree farm. Downstream, they work with the tides to cultivate some of the best oysters in the Hood Canal area. At every stage of the process, they take care of the land. In return, it gives back quality products you can peruse in their farm store.
Order from friendly service staff at a window. Though the dining experience is casual, it's nonetheless elegant, and I'd recommend Hamma Hamma Oyster Saloon for anyone planning a date to impress.
Though the menu is variable and responsive to the seasons, one thing never changes: the oysters here are the stars of the show, earning this small spot write-ups in publications like Seattle Magazine.
Hama Hama gets crowded in the summer when outdoor enthusiasts descend from nearby hikes, and locals hanker for a cold beer and delicious food. The seating is pared back but comfortable. A winter reservation may get cold, but you'll be fine so long as you bundle up!
And just because this restaurant emphasizes simplicity doesn't mean the place settings aren't gorgeous! In the summer, expect to find photogenic bouquets dotting the tables.
Not to mention, the water is tantalizingly close, recreating the Robbins family's intimacy with this land for happy diners. Few combinations of cuisine and location could feel more particular to the Evergreen State.
If you’re looking for the best oysters in Washington, I urge you to check out Hama Hama Oyster Saloon. This historic family business is doing everything right, and that includes the mouth-watering food. It’s a treat to eat from a menu in perfect harmony with its setting, and that’s exactly what you’ll get from this fantastic regional restaurant.
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