Went to the waterfront today to play tourist and came across Elliott's. Stopped in for lunch and…read moresat outside on the deck. We started with a couple of non alcoholic drinks that were very refreshing. For lunch we ordered the long cod and chips and rye crab and shrimp melt. The long cod was nice and moist and flaky. It paired well with the tater sauce. The order also came with a generous portion of French Fries and homemade coleslaw that was nice and creamy. The crab and shrimp melt was also delicious with a nice rich flavor. Our waiter, Hunter, provided excellent service and made great entree suggestions. This is a great place to eat and to take in the beauty of Puget Sound.

I don't want to ever eat anything except oysters ever again in my life! Staff recommendation was…read moreperfect! ETA: Four hours after writing this review, I took my very first ambulance ride and was diagnosed with "likely food poisoning."

This is one of the regulars in my monthly rotation. I love going to Seattle Fish Guys for their…read moredelicious poke and fresh seafood. Their salmon is especially excellent quality, and I love the yuzu salmon poke. I love getting a side of the unagi / eel as well. The choose-three poke is a huge portion and enough to feed two people - it's my go to. It's a counter service casual place with a few tables inside and outside. They have several parking spots in the basement as well. Definitely add this place to your list!!

I saw a video on this so I had to come…read more We ordered the poke plate, clam chowder, and salmon belly. We chose salmon and tuna poke and let me tell you, the chunks are huge!! So fresh and so delicious. The clam chowder was my second favorite and I would choose this clam chowder over Pike's. I thought the salmon belly wasn't bad, but it didn't live up to the price tag. It was the most expensive thing we got and my least favorite. Overall, get the poke and the clam chowder!!

The night before, I'd had oysters at an overly performative but insanely beautiful bar on 12th Ave…read more(iykyk) and they left a lot to be desired. So when I woke up still craving shellfish, RockCreek was the call. It was the right one. A dozen oysters to start: Kumamoto and Shigoku. Clean -- no grit, no sand. Whatever they're doing back there, it's working. The brine was full and present in every shell, and the mignonette hit that rare sweet spot of light but actually seasoned. The Winter Old Fashioned? Get it. It was so delicious. Then came the crab Benedict. The side salad alone was worth writing home about -- big, buttery, peppery leaves draped in one of those feather-light vinaigrettes that sounds simple until you try to replicate it at home and realize you can't. But the real star of the entire plate was the potatoes. Crispy outside, genuinely fluffy inside, seasoned with conviction. A masterpiece is not too strong a word. Closed with a glass of pink wine. Was eyeing the bottle with the piglet on the label, but it was bottle-only -- a distinction I find increasingly arbitrary as a former server and bartender. One day that policy will be a relic. Not yet, apparently. Best brunch I've had in Seattle in two years. Highly recommend.

Came in for happy hour on a quiet Tuesday night and had a great experience, as usual. Rock Creek…read morecontinues to deliver bright, flavorful food. We ordered some of our go-tos -- hamachi crudo, tuna tartare, and calamari -- and everything was spot on. The vinegar dill fries are exceptional: thin, super crispy, and loaded with seasoning (honestly hard to stop eating). We also tried the loaded fish sandwich and the cornmeal-battered lingcod -- both solid choices. Spicy margarita lived up to its name with a nice kick. It was pretty dead when we arrived around 5pm, with only one other larger table seated, which made for a relaxed, easygoing happy hour. Always a dependable spot when you're craving seafood done right.

I tried four oysters for my lunch: Pacifica - a little chewy and briny, Kumamoto - tiniest of the…read morefour I tried but pleasant tasting, Shigoku - while on the small side, a little briny and probably my second favorite, and lastly Virginica - which was a good size and definitely my favorite as it was fresh tasting and not too briny. I also split the NW chowder with my hubby who had the fish and chips - yummy but a bit thinner than I prefer, with a bit of bell pepper taste. It also has geoduck instead of oysters which he wasn't sure of but ate it anyway! He did say the fish and chips were "really good" but felt the fried were a bit soft which I concurred. Lastly, our server was spot on and so informative!

This spot is pretty notorious if you like shellfish, especially oysters. Didnt even have a chance…read moreto take a photo because the crew ate them so fast! We ordered the fish and chips, prawn po boy, and caesar salad with prawns. The prawns were huge! Everyone enjoyed all the different foods. And the staff was fun and friendly.

Visiting Seattle for the first time, I was really looking forward to coming here after looking up…read moresome places that were popular for some seafood or highly recommended. Upon walking in, we noticed the server was pretty quick to take the initiative to push a couple high tops together since most of the tables only sat 2. We also had a child with us so he offered us a booster seat. I feel like that was the last time we were treated pleasantly. Our server was very dry and direct when he approached us. I told him my husband has celiac and his response was "Ok." I followed up with so can you tell us what options we have that are Gluten free friendly? (Didn't think I needed to ask after mentioning a severe allergy) He just stepped away and looked like he was trying to find out from someone in the kitchen. He came back shortly after and gave us our options. We ordered a few different things to share, oysters, the fish dip and mussels tostada. The vibe we got was that he did not enjoy serving us because we had a child with us and I seem to be asking him too many questions. That is the impression he left with us. I will say the oysters were very fresh and enjoyable. We also got the crab Mac n cheese which was cheesy and tasty. We asked him for some more chips since we ran out quickly for the smoked oyster dip. He seemed annoyed but got us more. I could overhear that he sounded more pleasant with the other guests surrounding us. The mussels tostada flavors were nice but I didn't love the texture of them which is totally just my preference. He dropped off the check shortly after and noticed there was a 18% gratuity which I found out is standard for downtown Seattle. Being in the industry I do think it's a courtesy to mention it when dropping off the check to a guest. On another note, I did think the seafood tank in the center was cool because you could see all the geoduck and oysters they were offering. Overall, I think we wanted to enjoy our experience more but the servers attitude and demeanor towards us was off putting and we just tried to eat quickly and leave. Don't think we'll return to this location.

Dropped by on a Friday afternoon for happy hour after walking around Emerald City Comic Con all…read moremorning. Their happy hour runs from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; we arrived around 2:30 and the place was packed. We had to wait about 15-20 minutes to be seated. ​From the happy hour menu, we ordered: ​Oysters of the Day: The Beach Glass and Kumamoto were today's oysters, so we ordered six of each at $2.25 apiece, which was a pretty good deal. The Kumamoto is on the sweeter side and went down nice and smooth. The Beach Glass was firmer with more of a chew. Both were really tasty and super fresh. Geoduck Chowder: The chowder itself is not too heavy and was really tasty. People are probably used to having clams in their chowder, but geoduck is a great alternative. We ordered this with a side of bread. ​Smoked Oyster Dip: This one is very creamy and savory, and it tasted great with the smoked oysters in it. It came with potato chips, which were fine, but since the dip is already salty, the chips made it even saltier. It goes down really well with a pint of beer, but we ended up eating it with our side of bread from the chowder, which paired better than the chips in my opinion. ​From the regular menu, we decided to order the Crab Mac and Cheese. They used a smoked Beecher's cheese sauce which was great, but it seemed to overpower the crab meat. It isn't a dish I would recommend for the crab. ​Overall, happy hour at Taylor's is still a great deal and a must-visit for fresh oysters.

For a oyster lover, this restaurant is amazing…read more They have daily happy hour special with $2 oysters. They're tiny but super flavorful and briney. The tapatio champagne mignotte was the perfect additional topper. The rest of the menu was also super tasty. We had the scallop agua chile, fries with the same mignotte made into a mayo, and the dirty gin martini dip. I wanted to order more dip to take home it was that good. The agua Chile was also super fresh and light and perfect for a hot summer day. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Really well decorated restaurant in a great location.

I had some guests from out of town who wanted fresh oysters and seafood and we decided to give this…read moreplace a try. Located at the north end of Pikes Place (across the street from Cutters) is this gem of a find. We made reservations online and was able to get seated quickly (it fills up fast). Looking at the menu it looked like we also timed it with happy hour (double win!). We quickly place an order for two dozen oysters (at $2/ea it's a steal) while we perused the menu. After ordering the oyster platter arrived and it was so fresh, chilled and tasty. We quickly devoured it. Moving into dinner, some got the crab rolls, but I settled for the new menu item: halibut. The delightfully savory halibut was moist and served with a nice side of potato and was as perfect as one can make a halibut dish. I would eat this again in a heartbeat. If you are in the Pikes Place market and wanting a break for a nice meal, this is the place to pop on in. Be sure to do a reservation as they do fill up quickly! Hope you get to enjoy it soon too!

This place is amazing! Service, food, hustle...they never make you feel like you're an…read moreinconvenience and the food was great! Best and most reasonably placed cocktails downtown for sure. We just finished my brother's memorial service and went to another bar after but I wish we would have stayed here y til bar close. Cheers to another year!

The atmosphere in here is awesome. Great service and of course the drink menu is awesome. I didn't…read moreexpect the food to be so good. The Alaskan cod tacos are probably the best fish tacos I've ever had in my life.

Food and service are always great...... but why am I always seated at the bar????…read moreI am by myself for lunch there is hardly anyone seated at the tables. I ask for a table as my back is affected by my feet. I am told there is only bar seating available. There was hardly anyone here at this time. I have been here with two people ( my wife) and am always seated at a table. Been coming here for years for lunch as I live out on the Olympic Peninsula maybe 70 mile trip. Usually I am on a shopping expedition.

I've been wanting to try the pink door for quite a while. The food was amazing. I can't wait to go…read moreback and try something else.. The service was incredibly friendly and the staff work together like they enjoyed being there. Even though it was super busy, they were still smiling and helping each other.. Great atmosphere! Can't wait to go back after their patio construction is finished.

Where do I begin?! We had such an amazing experience at Dukes, for our last night in Seattle. We…read morewalked in with no reservations for a party of 2 & were sat at a clean table overlooking the harbor. Our incredible server Trey soon came over and helped us decide on some drinks, as we were debating between a few. The menu has so many options, it was hard to just choose one! We soon put our appetizer orders in, as well as our entrees. The calamari tasted fresh and crispy, what's not to like? The oysters I was recommended, tasted sooo fresh! The smoked salmon deviled egg was something I've never thought would work, but it tasted amazing. You can never go wrong with fish and chips, which tasted great! Our server was so sweet and was very attentive throughout the whole night. Dessert time came around and Trey recommended this Washington berry pie, we were sold! It came out deliciously warm with some ice cream on top, which was the cherry on top for our night!! Can't say enough great things about this restaurant, great staff, solid menu, we will definitely be back!!

Duke's is, well... Duke's…read more It is a bit of a formulaic small chain of restaurants that offer a waterside view and a seafood heavy menu. The food is good, but not something that will bring you back over and over again. The service on the other hand is incredibly good. Kind, thoughtful and incredibly authentic. We took my mother - a person who lives with disabilities and requires a mobility scooter. The staff went out of their way to help her feel comfortable and well taken care of. In my book - the staff of Duke's of south Lake Union are a solid 5 stars rating. And, the food is a 3'ish rating. Put together- it's a place that is worth visiting if for nothing else than the amazing staff. Oh, and the view on Lake Union is also really great, especially if you can grab a table near one of the patio heaters.

My wife and I had a great experience dining here. The food was great, we all loved the drink and…read morethe steak. recommended.

Super clean modern vibe inside, open kitchen which is really fun and really attentive service…read more Hamachi crudo is a must try! All entrees were great too. We went for a v-day weekend and it was bustling and fun.