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Elliott's Oyster House

3.9 (4.8k reviews)
PriceySeafood
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Michelle D.

Was in town for work and decided to take a walk on the pier. Ended up landing here to grab some oysters! They also had great reviews on Yelp which is always helpful. Greetings at the door were kind of awkward can't explain how or why, it just was lol. Since it was just myself, I opted to sit at the bar. Found seating at the oyster bar. Was greeted pretty quickly by Brandon. Service from waitstaff was kind of on the slower side (I had to grab my own menus since some time had passed... not sure if this was supposed to be handed to me at the front or not), it also took a bit to get my order and tab. But once i ordered the food came out pretty quickly (just got oysters, a beer, and chowder). But my waiter was def super friendly! Could've just been an off night. I think the saving grace here for my experience was Brandon! Glad I opted to sit at the oyster bar. This was my first time into Seattle, therefore first time visiting Elliot's. Appreciated the tidbits of knowledge he dropped regarding the oysters - honestly made me appreciate it more! Had him pick 6 different ones since I didn't have any context of the different species of oysters. Chatting with Brandon also felt like catchin up with an old friend. The oysters were delish! Super fresh and my favorite was the shigoku. The amount of oyster choices they had were overwhelming, in a good way! The spicy crab and corn chowder was also bomb, which was also recommended by Brandon as I was originally just going to try the classic/regular one. Id totally come back here again next time in town.

Arthur T.

Decided to do happy hour at Elliot's! Two of us ordered: black raven hazy $7 sauv blanc $8 ahi poke tacos $8 HH oysters were $2.50. We tried all of them on the list. The "deer creek" one was the best one! Kumamoto was a bit disappointing $5 ea Miyagi was a better premium one $4 ea Auto 20% service charge. Staff was friendly...didn't catch their name. Some oysters had a bit of shell/sand in them. Nice ambiance inside. Walked from hotel. Street parking only or probably a garage nearby.

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Benjamin C.

The hype was worth it ! So worth it we came back here on our second day visiting seattle! The oysters were delicious & so was the clam chowder! On the second day I tried the ceviche which was also delicious. The service was outstanding I highly recommend dining here !

Red C.

We're back at Elliott's Oyster House after a many many years, and wow, what an upgrade. The space has been updated beautifully and feels more upscale while still being inviting. Service was excellent from start to finish. We felt genuinely welcomed and well taken care of the entire time. Of course, we came for the oysters, and they did not disappoint. We worked our way through almost the entire list, ordering by the dozen, and ended up finishing three dozen between the three of us. Each one was incredibly fresh and truly tasted like the ocean. We also tried the seabass and ceviche, both of which were delicious, but honestly, it's hard to beat the freshness and quality of their oysters. Keep it up, Elliott's! We'll definitely be back next time we're in Seattle.

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Francine L.

Elliott's Oyster Bar is a great spot to dine in for oysters! We sat at the bar and found a very knowledgeable oyster shucker! Came in at night time without a reservation, so they asked if we would be ok with sitting at the bar which had all the oysters on display. So we were fine with that and glad we got to hang out with the person who helped us learn more about the different oysters they were carrying at the time! We literally only ate different types of oysters, and they were displayed very well on the plate! Overall the service, standard, and getting a little note for which oyster was which, was an awesome experience!

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Tien N.

I came here for my birthday during lunch to celebrate with a couple of coworkers. We seated in the back section and our server was Griffin. He's very knowledgeable on oysters and honestly a lot of different topics which made for a very fun and entertaining lunch & learn! We quite enjoyed his company. We all have three oysters each: Indigo, Shinsei & my favorites Kumamoto. But in the end, I realize that I really love the indigo oyster!! if ever you see that at a restaurant I had to recommend that you order them! For lunch, so I ordered the grilled prawns which came with a rich and flavorful risotto ! 5/5 I would definitely order that again. It was so delicious. The risotto was cooked just right and the prawns were huge! I also paired my meal with a very nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc. I typically don't order dessert either, but Griffin came out with an amazing crème brûlée for my birthday. My coworkers ended up ordering a carrot cake, which was very moist and delicious. The ambience of the restaurant was very inviting with lots of rich wood texture and comfortable seating. If you're able to get a booth in the back, you can see Pier 56 and the water. Especially on a nice day the view is spectacular. Overall, you just can't go wrong dining at Elliott's!

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Alyson W.

Come here for the oysters/raw shellfish and everything else is missable. Oyster bar is probably the most impressive I've ever see with dozens of varietals. Shoutout to David, our server, who knew SO MUCH and had clearly guided many people through choosing the right oysters for them. Prices are a bit expensive ($4/oyster). Good wine list as well.

Lizzie L.

Came here for the food and signature cocktails and honestly everything was so good I forgot to even take pictures. The cocktails were well balanced and unique, and the food was excellent from start to finish. Jeremy made the experience even better. He was very friendly, welcoming, and took the time to explain the menu and drinks in detail without making it feel rushed. You can tell he really knows the menu and cares about the guest experience. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a place I would come back to again.

Edward C.

Ambiance has a very tourist trap feeling, they're right on the board walk so makes sense. They have a wide variety of oysters and the service is friendly so that's nice. Can have a super long wait so check in before and you can walk around while you wait.

Champagne Tears after a few sips already. This was surprisingly my favorite cocktail.
Gina B.

Went here for Happy Hour (2:30pm-4:30pm, M-F at bar & lounge until Memorial Day). The hostess asked if we wanted to sit at the bar or at a table by the window. We picked the table because I just can't miss out on a view of the water, even if it's on the side of the building! I love raw oysters so I had to take advantage of the oyster deal for happy hour. There were two types- Little Skookum or Samish Pearl, for $2.50 each. Got six of each. I thought it was really cool that the menu included that the oysters were "beach" and "tumbled"... I had to look up what those terms meant and it opened my eyes to a whole new world of knowledge in oysters... but anyway back to the review... When the oysters arrived, they were on an ice tray with mignonette, lemon, and what I thought at first was pink salt. No mini spoon for mignonette so we just poured it onto our oysters and/or used our forks. The oysters were shucked well, delicious, and that "pink salt" wasn't salt... it was something like a melon flavored shaved ice... and it was amazing on the oysters!! I wish I had asked the waiter what exactly the stuff was, but I loved it. The mignonette was awesome, too. Also tried a few HH cocktails: Martini- ($10) You can choose between vodka or gin, my partner went with gin. The server asked how he wanted it, and he was able to get it "dirty" for no extra charge. I tried it too and it was definitely one of the better martinis I've ever had. Blush Crush- ($10) The description mentioned many floral elements, and strawberry infused vodka. While it tasted good, all I could taste was strawberry. I like floral flavors so I was disappointed in this. Champagne Tears- ($8) This was described as the "oyster pairing cocktail." It even had mignonette in the ingredient list. I LOVED THIS DRINK. I can't describe well what it tasted like... but it was a subtle salty & sweet something that was just so smooth and pleasant. I wish I had the recipe to make this at home. Ah yes can't forget, we also had the HH Tequila Lime Mussels ($7). While both the tequila and lime flavors didn't come through, the mussels were wonderful and plenty, and the creamy broth was great. The bread it came with was just enough to sop it up. I will say, the service was slow, but luckily we had nowhere to be anytime soon afterwards. If we did, it might've bothered me more. Also, the automatic 20% gratuity included in the check was mentioned before we even sat down, so it wasn't a surprise- but I'm not sure I'm happy with that style of charging the customer. Our server was wonderful and did not pressure us to tip anymore (although it is an option). Overall we had a great experience, and I'd recommend giving Happy Hour here a try!

Heather J.

I was not impressed and feel it was so overpriced. We had the fish and chips and the kids cheeseburger. A lot of fries and the fish had a lot of batter. Weird smell in the restaurant as well. Service was great though and the location very pretty but I wish I spent money somewhere else wheee it was worth it. For 3 meals it was 80 bucks and 20% service fee included automatically. I wouldn't go back. I later tried Vons, song almost twice as much and wish I started there.

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Jonina I.

Came into this place cause my husband and I were craving oysters and seen this place on TikTok. We weren't sure which oysters to order but we only order what we saw on social media which was the Kumamoto and the waiter ordered the rest for us. We also got the clam chowder which was solid. Overall good experience overall but it was just average. The staff were all kind as well!

Debby D.

I love oysters so when I walked pass Elliott's I couldn't say no. I'm a tourist and have never heard of them. I literally went in because I read oyster house. I went in and our server was really nice. Very knowledgeable on what's available and helped me decide which oysters I should try based on the preferences I told him. I loved how the oysters came with a card labeled with the type of oysters they were because i ended up ordering a second set. I loved the sea theme it was so cute. Overall tourist trap or not I'd come back. Great experience here.

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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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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

When's ha?ppy hour

3-6pm M-F

What is the corkage fee?

One of the greatest sources of friction between restaurateurs and their wine-loving customers is the corkage fee -- what they charge when you bring in a bottle of your own wine. Wine lovers, who are aware of how much restaurants mark up wine above… Read more

Do they have a happy hour?

Happy hour is from 3-6, Monday through Friday in the bar/lounge area.

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