We love our seafood here in Washington, especially our local oysters. And if you’re a fan, you’ve probably already got a few favorite spots to enjoy them. But you might be surprised to learn that perhaps the best oysters in the state are served in an unassuming eatery in the tiny town of South Bend.

South Bend is a small community located in Pacific County.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr It’s known as the gateway to Willapa Bay, which happens to be oyster country.

River View Dining is located at 618 W Robert Bush Dr. in South Bend. And from the outside, it doesn’t look like much.

Jorge S / TripAdvisor But we all know looks can be deceiving.

You can pull up a chair here any day of the week from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. This is a family run restaurant, however, so you may want to call first if you visit in the off season.

Jorge S / TripAdvisor The menu offers some tasty clam chowder, but everything else is oyster-focused.

The oysters fresh from the grill are life changing.

Runspotrun / TripAdvisor If you’ve never had barbecued oysters before, you owe it to yourself to try them – even if you don’t think you like them.

The oysters are shucked and rinsed well before being basted in a sauce that takes two full days to make.

John B. / TripAdvisor No wonder people come from all over the state to try them.

Washington is full of hip urban and coastal spots to enjoy oysters, but River View Dining offers a truly unique taste.

Rod S. / TripAdvisor People don’t come for the ambiance – just the food and the mom-and-pop experience.

This old school eatery is cash only, so come prepared.

ignatz4in / TripAdvisor Bring a little extra… these oysters are addictive.

You can also order your oysters raw at River View Dining, or treat yourself to a steak or other seafood instead. This hidden gem is definitely one of the best restaurants on the coast.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr

It’s known as the gateway to Willapa Bay, which happens to be oyster country.

Jorge S / TripAdvisor

But we all know looks can be deceiving.

Jorge S / TripAdvisor

The menu offers some tasty clam chowder, but everything else is oyster-focused.

Runspotrun / TripAdvisor

If you’ve never had barbecued oysters before, you owe it to yourself to try them – even if you don’t think you like them.

John B. / TripAdvisor

No wonder people come from all over the state to try them.

Rod S. / TripAdvisor

People don’t come for the ambiance – just the food and the mom-and-pop experience.

ignatz4in / TripAdvisor

Bring a little extra… these oysters are addictive.

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