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Elliott's Oyster House

3.9 (4.9k reviews)
PriceySeafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Touristy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Aneesa K.

Atmosphere, service, food ! Well worth stop- not far from the hotel we're staying at, the Alexis Royal Sonesta Highly recommend sitting at the bar!

Bread
Robert C.

This place is right on the water. So you get awesome views. It's very expensive and they add a 20% service charge. The wait staff get a 12% commission on the gross of the ticket. I feel like that tends to have them suggest the more expensive food. Me and my wife split the Columbia river salmon and it was very delicious. The salads were fantastic and so were the oysters. We let the waitress pick which ones to get. This is definitely a special clave because of the price. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Just an added note the bread is not hot and they give you cold butter so it is hard to spread on the bread. It is worth a visit if you are in the area.

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Jamie P.

This is a really tough review to write because ultimately the two stars are from having to wait over an hour and a half for our food. Management did agree to comp a few meals and a round of drinks for five of us, which really was kind, but then the food came out lukewarm. No one wants lukewarm fish. We assumed because they are a popular tourist spot they would be used to being so busy in the summer, but apparently a large party was sat right before our reservation at 7:30, which caused the delay. The drinks were good, we enjoyed the bread, and the view is hard to beat at sunset, but otherwise I'm not sure I can recommend this one.

Catharine N.

Came for HH to have WA oysters and they were massive West Coast oysters!! I'm typically a east coast, briny oysters kind of person but can appreciate the west coast ones. The mussels are soooo good!! You also get a nice view of the bay!

6 different kinds of oysters
Gerry R.

We started with a sampling of 6 kinds of oysters and they were delicious while being different. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The location on the pier was a great setting. The entrees (too many to list) were all delicious. You cannot go wrong here. Be prepared to pay up for a wonderful dining experience.

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Allison P.

You can't beat the views and oysters at Elliott's! Located on the Waterfront, this spot is right in the middle of all the action. It's super accessible if you're nearby doing activities and sight seeing. We dropped in to specifically try out their oysters. We trusted our waiter's recommendation and let her take the reigns in choosing our assortment. Honestly, probably the best damn oysters I've ever had. Everything is locally sourced from WA! Soooo fresh and clean. Simply unbeatable. For drinks, we got a Guavarita to sip on. It's an orange infused tequila with ancho verde, agave, lime, and guava tepache. The most refreshing summer drink!

Our waiter
Melissa M.

We got seated right away. The views were amazing. The old old-fashioned had tequila in it, which was a different twist of the recipe. It was rather strong from what I heard from our friends. Our waiter was Roger and he was amazing. Very nice gentlemen and very patient. It wasn't too loud in there and we could hold a conversation easily well without having to raise our voices. The salmon came out very well and tasted amazing. The scallops were not what we imagined they would be. There were only three scallops on the plate with a bunch of risotto and the risotto was kind of dry.

Chunneath K.

Needed a quick bite and some oysters on a sunny day, so Elliott's Oyster House was the perfect stop. I was able to get seated outside in the shade with a great view of the water. I ordered the clam chowder and, of course, oysters. The oysters were all amazing, with a great variety to choose from. They were shucked really well and came with both a mignonette sauce and a jalapeño sauce, which paired nicely with them. They are a bit pricey, but that's oysters for you. The restaurant itself is pretty big, though it can get packed during peak hours. If you're driving, just know there's no nearby parking since it's located on the waterfront, so you'll likely have to park a few blocks away. Overall, a great spot if you're craving fresh oysters with a view.

Fresh Oysters
Natasha R.

Absolutely delicious. We stopped in for oysters and wine - ended up with a dozen oysters, crab cakes, and a Cesar salad. Service was quick, even though they were very busy. The tables were clean and the views of the Sound can't be beat.

Shannon W.

I think the location, service and food is good! However, and it may be my fault for not calling and asking, but I was under the impression that there would be happy hour oysters when my mom and I went in June and I learned from the hostess that they do not do happy hour in the summer and this starts more in the fall. My mom and I mostly came for the oysters and there were so many options to choose from! I did like the little condiments that came with the oysters, especially the one with jalapeño. I will say that I felt the oysters were a little inconsistent with the taste and size when we ordered the same kind for the next round, but overall were good quality. I think I would like Elliott's better next time I come in for happy hour oysters!

Awesome cocktail and oysters
Dean H.

An amazing and delicious experience would be an understatement for this place. From the wait staff to the oyster choices to the cocktails to the menu that is not seafood to the kids menu to the beautiful view of the pier. It all just came together in this restaurant. Both nights the wait staff was excellent with the first one being better than the second night. The cocktails were crafted perfectly and when I didn't like a cocktail, they took it away and gave me another one which to me showed class by the restaurant. My wife doesn't eat seafood, but there was a few excellent choices that she was happy with. My daughter was definitely happy with the buttered pasta and Parmesan cheese. We ended up going 2 nights because the food was that delicious and the choices of fresh oysters on a half shell were amazing. The hostess was very stressed because she had tons of people trying to come in, but she held her composure and did very well both times we came. If you haven't tried this place, you need to do it right now.

Right on the water!
John Z.

Wow! This was a an amazing experience! I thought it might be too touristy, but what we found was a really solid, slightly upscale restaurant right on the bay. We started with drinks at the bar and then got a table outside where we had smoked salmon chowder (simply amazing) and an assortment of fresh oysters. The bartender was great. Our waiter was an expert with the oysters (I'm not). Super fun experience. Doing four stars only because the hostesses were kind of snotty and slow when we initially checked in. Otherwise, 5 out of 5!!

Very Disappointing Experience - Poor Customer Service If you have a party of 8 or more, I would strongly recommend considering another restaurant. We arrived with a larger group, including young children and babies, and were extremely disappointed by the lack of accommodation and customer service. Despite the restaurant being practically empty, they were unwilling to seat our group together. We even offered to sit at separate tables to make things easier, but they still refused to accommodate us. Instead, they suggested seating us outside, even though we had babies and young children with us and were concerned about the cold weather. What made the situation even more frustrating was that the indoor dining area was completely empty. The most disappointing part was the attitude of the hostess. She came across as dismissive, unwelcoming, and unwilling to work with us to find a reasonable solution. A little kindness, understanding, and effort would have made a huge difference. Unfortunately, we never even got the opportunity to try the food. Based on what we saw, it didn't look particularly impressive, but we would have liked the chance to judge it for ourselves. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. I understand that restaurants may have policies regarding larger parties, but the lack of flexibility, empathy, and basic hospitality was unacceptable. We left feeling unwelcome and will not be returning. Date: 10-20-2026 5:30PM

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Fantastic and fresh, on everything. Service was fantastic! Food was great. Oysters were sooo fresh and good. Highly recommend

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Went to their website and no longer see Alaskan King Crab Legs on the menu, are they still serving these?

Seasonal.

I'd like to visit next week, but what is this 20% service charge I'm hearing about?

Be sure when you tip that you calculate off the price of the food or else you end up tipping on the service charge too. Elliot's is not a budget restaurant but it is a very special one with some the the freshest PNW seafood anywhere.

Is it noisy inside?

The day we went was about average noise it was not to bad!

Do they still serve cedar plank salmon?

I don't see cedar planked on their menu. It doesn't say how it's prepared.

Where can you park?

There is valet parking available most nights or you can take advantage of the ample parking on the street.

Do they offer an oyster happy hour currently?

They don't do happy hour anymore.

Do they serve cooked or charbroiled oysters?

Do they have their own parking and does it cost?

No. There are several public lots nearby. And limited street parking.

Is there a oyster happy hour?

No. I just went three weeks ago and they had informed me that they discontinued HH a little over two years ago. However the oysters are still amazing at $4 a pop.

Do you have Happy Hour menu?

No! No happy hour during the pandemic

Do you need a covid card or a covid test to eat inside?

Yes, they require proof of vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hours

Is it true that it is mandatory for guests to pay a 20% fee? What is the reason for this fee?

Yes, there is a service charge of 20%. This charge IS NOT a tip, the service charge goes back in full to the company. So instead, you are paying 40% on top of your meal. Deceptive practices here folks and I felt I was put in a bad position since… 

Are they currently doing the progressive oyster happy hour?

We were there last week, there wasn't a happy hour. There were very few happy hours in Seattle claiming Covid. Salty's Had a Thursday $1oysters happy hour, but we were there… 

Is there a dress code?

No, very causal

Do you have dollar oysters?

No, they do $2 oysters during Happy Hour.

Why is there a mandatory service fee? Is this on top of the tip to the waiter? Is this typical in Seattle restaurants?

It's not really just a Seattle thing. Actually the guy that started all the Shake shack's among many other fine New York restaurants started it along time ago. It's so that not only do the waiters get tips but the money is split between the kitchen… 

What do people normally wear here for dinner? Is it okay to be casual or should it be a little more dressy?

Buss Casual is Seattle formal

Does Elliott's offer a daily fish menu that varies in addition to the standard entree menu?

Yes, they have daily specials

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3-6pm M-F

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Nice and easy restaurant attached to a hotel. Service was rather slow this evening as there was…read moreonly one cook in the kitchen. It's nice to watch the staff cook because it tells you that the food is fresh. I have high expectations for seafood in Seattle. However, I was disappointed with the scallops as it tasted raw and cool to the touch in the center. I'm not a scallop expert but this one missed the mark - the flavors were off with the sauce (tasted earthy). Presentation and color looked good, but this didn't taste good. Also came here breakfast several times. I don't have pictures, but each time the breakfast was amazing!

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