For a oyster lover, this restaurant is amazing. 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. read more

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I had some guests from out of town who wanted fresh oysters and seafood and we decided to give this place 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! read more

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Came here for happy hour yesterday and was very pleased. I had missed the Elliot's one (really like that place too and Hog Island in San Francisco) Ambiance- chic and modern , not too crowded but not dead on a weekday Food- I love Kumamoto oysters so I got the daily ones that were recommended that had a similar taste profile and was not disappointed! I ended up getting 18...haha Loved the Sauvignon blanc with it. Would definitely recommend and hope to go once more before I leave! Service was a little bit slow and inconsistent but staff was friendly and helpful ! read more

We went for happy hour and enjoyed it. We got a spritz, a mini tini and a dozen oysters. Some of the oyster were pretty small but they were tasty! read more

Half Shell - Oysters - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

$2 oysters.... All day?! SAY LESS Hahahha but fr, I've been wanting to check out their happy hour for a fat minute now and I'm glad I finally got to! We got a dozen oysters, two roasted oysters, a mini crab roll, a cheeseburger, and two drinks. The total for everything (including tax/tip) was a little over $100. Everything was solid! The oysters were most def our favorites. I wish they had crack sauce to pair w but, alas, hahah. The roasted oysters were ok but at $4.... I mean sheesh I'd rather have 2 raw oysters ya feel me. The crab roll was prob our least favorite thing we tried, which is crazy bc it was still good haha. The cheeseburger was ono!! Go chance em! As of right now, they've had their $2 oyster deal for 2+ months now! read more

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Cowabunga Dudeee! Half Shell located near Pike Place delivers a genuinely GREAT seafood/oyster experience! We visited as a party of 3 on a Saturday night and was very impressed! Tried a selection of 18 oysters and every single one was excellent, fresh and crisp. *TIP* If you're a pickle lover you must TRY "THE DIRTY SHUCKER". A dill based martini made with a dill vermouth! OUTSTANDING! Easily one of the highlights of the visit, along with the warm pull apart potato rolls which should be considered mandatory ordering! The Dungeness crab roll with charred lemon aioli was delicious; Rich without being heavy, and the hand cut fries were perfectly done and addictive. Everything was delicous, but if I may give one criticism (and the only reason this a 4-star review). The Smoked Black Cod - AMAZING, served with fennel jam, sour cream...and RITZ CRACKERS? Sorry I know thats nitpicky, but the ritz just seemed out of place in this fine dining restaurant. However barely even worth mentioning! Service was absolutely perfect. Attentive, friendly, and well paced without hovering. The environment was cozy and enjoyable, making it an easy place to settle in and actually relax. Overall, this spot nails what it is trying to be. Excellent seafood, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. A strong four stars and very much worth a return visit. read more

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I visited Half Shell with a couple of friends during happy hour to enjoy their $2 raw oysters. I was initially a little nervous because I've had negative experiences with oysters before, but fortunately, I enjoyed my experience here. I had anticipated a wait, but there wasn't one on Friday around 3 PM. We were seated almost immediately, and I have to say this place is so nicely decorated. It felt really classy, and the view from the windows was much appreciated. FOOD: Raw Oyster (4.5/5) - The available daily selection of oyster was the wildcat. I'm no oyster connoisseur, so I don't have a sophisticated review of its flavor profile to provide, but I will say it had a nice buttery texture and wasn't fishy. Extra delicious with a generous topping of Tabasco and lemon juice. Roasted Oysters (4/5) - I also enjoyed these. The butter and breadcrumbs were a nice pairing, but I'd prefer the raw oysters, especially considering the slight price differences. I also heard some amazing things about their mini dungeness crab rolls, but they were considerably pricey and we already had a long day of eating planned. Maybe next time I'm back in Seattle! Happy to also report that I did not experience any upset stomach issues after dining at Half Shell! read more

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I really liked this restaurant. Everything was good but my favorites were the shrimp nuggets and the coconut pie. It's their only dessert so it's very good. The crab roll and cod were also great. Fries that came with the roll were big and thick so good. Cod was so soft and I loved the veggies that came with it. Servers were friendly. Not hard to get a reservation here. Very cute on the inside. It is expensive. Not many entrees under 40$. Good location right near waterfront and pikes place. Would recommend. read more

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$2 oysters is something to be excited about! We came here for Happy Hour and were seated at a cozy spot enjoying three kinds of oysters of course. Besides the oysters we had Ginger Shrimp Nugget Sliders, Mini Dungeness Crab Rolls, and the Painted Hills Cheeseburger. Everything was delicious! The restaurant is beautiful. And service was excellent! read more

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We walked an easy but breezy walk to Half Shell from the Seattle Marriott. Good dose of fresh air! The place was busy and with subdued nautical decor and modern music vibe. The salmon chowder was the best we've had while in the area. We enjoyed the tenderloin cooked just right, but the broccoli rabe side was a pass. Nice street side views, and service was very attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend if you're in the Pike/waterfront area. read more

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Yet another Tom Douglas good work. Order pretty much everything on the happy hour menu. All were good. The dirty martini dip was a bit strange. Very crisp and thin potato chips with a dense blue-cheese base "spread" (too dense as a dip). They don't quite go together. We, of course, had a dozen of oysters and they were perfectly balanced on the brininess, creaminess, and a bit texture. Then we had the baked ones. They were satisfyingly fatty and a crunchy top layer. Crab rolls were with Brioche, of course, and filled with good crab meat just right. Then we ventured into the dinner menu and order clams and black cod. Both were excellent with the black cod a bit too intensely seasoned. Tom Douglas is not shy on experimenting. I am glad he did again. read more

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Great deal on $2 oysters. Variety, flavors, service. Unfortunately, the other menu items are subpar. Aguachile, Dirty Martini Dip, pasta with clams, hamburger, etc. Get the oysters and maybe a drink, and that is it. Regarding parking, it is hard to find in front of the restaurant, but the odds improve just two blocks north. read more

We were visiting Seattle and, on our walk back to our Air BnB we passed this place and it was advertising happy hour oysters for $2. You can't pass that up and we didn't! In fact we had happy hour here 3 days in a row. They are right past Pike Market Place so a very short walk if you're in the area. Happy Hour is from 3-6 and the oysters are $2. The only catch is you can't pick the oysters. They have one type of oyster a day that is part of the happy hour price. However it is a good variety. We had 3 different kinds on our 3 back to back visits. The three we had were Pacific XS, Skookum and Pickering Passage. We ordered anywhere from a dozen to a dozen and a half on each visit. I also had a really good Sour on the first visit and my honey had a local beer each time. I can't say enough good things about the oysters. We don't have many fresh oysters where we live so this was such a treat for us. Every oyster was so creamy and I swear we had to comment after each one how good they were! We only ate oysters here so no idea how anything else is on the menu. If you like oysters this is the place to go if you're in the area. read more

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Sitting here on a drizzly dreary early Saturday evening, during a work trip, and always happy to tuck into a bunch of uber fresh and oceanic oysters. Happy hour here is 3-6 PM nightly, $2/oyster and they are serving wild cats tonight. A lucky bakers dozen (13) and all of a sudden the overcast, grey skies are gone away... Highly recommended bar area. Staff couldn't be more professional and nice! read more

Half Shell - Oyster Happy Hour (3-6 PM $2/each) oh yeah !! - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went during happy hour and luckily there wasn't a wait. We also got seated facing the window so we had a nice view of the water. I believe the raw oysters were $2 during this time and there were some other foods/drinks that were also cheaper Raw oysters: 5/5. I forget which type of oyster it was but I thought it was really good Roasted oysters: 4/5. These were really good but pretty saucy. Just personal preference but I preferred the raw oysters read more

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Oysters oysters and more oysters. These were fantastic fresh oysters. They have a $2/oyster deal and we enjoyed 3 dozen oysters! Comes with standard oyster condiments - lemon, vinegar with onion, tabasco. We were looking for oyster happy hours and decided on this place on Pike Street. It was a safe choice! No food poisoning reviews lol. They were very busy on Saturday evening and it was hard to flag down a server to order more oysters or pay our bill. Indoors is charming and very bright, considerably quiet. read more

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Elegant decor + friendly service + great views of the ocean! We went during happy hour ($2 per oyster) and was pleasantly surprised by how fresh these oysters were. Our favorites were the smaller ones as they tasted sweeter. Highly recommend if you're looking to eat oysters with a nice ambience. read more

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Came here for dinner since my son wanted oysters. We were seated in a booth and had a great view of the sound and the park by Pike Place Market. The service was great our waiter checked on us regularly and the food was delicious. We ordered oysters, the Cesar salad, the smoked salmon chowder and the snow crab. read more

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One of the best oyster HHs in town and throw in the close proximity to the water and Pike Market, you're sure to love Half Shell no matter if you're a local or tourist. Half Shell has a select HH that allows you accessibility to their delicious oysters. This decor was nicely setup and I really enjoyed the oyster bar shucking seating, but for this moment I personally opted for a seat by the window. From wine, to mini crab rolls, fries, you really can have it all here. The happy hour is a rare gem in that it is available every. single. day. between 3-6pm. Like those are prime hours for HH and to casually have that for this economy especially, it's a true win/win. Their oysters on the HH menu went for $2 an oyster, delicious perfectly fried french fries that can feed like 2-3 people for around $9, delicious wine for $14 a glass, and the mini crab roll for like $15. Everything was so so tasty and I so appreciate how they allowed me to work on my laptop and not feel guilty about it. read more

Fantastic dinner at Half Shell's Seattle Restaurant week East Coast take over menu. One had Cape Cod Clam Chowder and New Haven Clam Spaghetti amazing, perfectly balanced. The other had the NYC Steakhouse Wedge Salad and Maine Lobster Roll, loved them both beautifully presented. Both ordered Atlantic Beach Pie lemon curd with saltines crust, crazy good! Very creative menu as always. Great atmosphere and service. One of our favorite seafood restaurants. read more

My wife and I and then my wife and I and son came here two days in a row, that's how great the food is! On both visits, we had the $2 Happy Hour oysters, which were Washington oysters: Hammersley, Totten and Samish Pearl. They were addictively great! Served with the house sauce and Tabasco and slices of fresh lemon. We also ordered off the Happy Hour menu, ginger shrimp nugget sliders, mini-Dungeness crab rolls, and a Painted Hills cheeseburger. All the dishes were incredible: fresh ingredients, very well-prepared. The ginger shrimp nugget slider included a chili crisp cucumber and it crunched really nicely. The mini-Dungeness crab rolls with aioli weren't that mini and were plenty meaty with fresh, delectable crab. The hamburger was piled high with ground beef, cheese, lettuce on a soft bun, speared with a jalapeno pepper and olives. Yum! The decor was nautical themed, blue and gray colors and stylish in a warm and welcoming way. The booths and tables and chairs were super comfortable, giving you a stay awhile vibe. Our waiters on both nights that we came here were wonderful: friendly and chatty. I also spoke with the oyster shuckers who were blindingly fast and accurate in their jobs and friendly as they explained the different oysters they were shucking. Our meals were a real treat! read more

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My fiancé and I stumbled upon this place while looking for a seafood dinner in Seattle. We walked in around 8pm on a Friday night and thankfully they had plenty of seating at the time. They have a very spacious business, with indoor seating and also a small patio in the front to get more of the people watching experience outdoors. We opted to sit inside and got a cute table on the corner that felt very cozy and intimate despite the large size of the place. The ambiance is elevated casual, with warm wood furniture and calming blue accents. Service was excellent from when we walked in. Our waitress was patient and well informed about the menu options/ helped us make a few choices. We ordered: - Roasted oysters: first of all these were GIANT. Juicy, full of flavor, came out steaming hot. The spices in the butter are warm and the crisp breadcrumbs are elite, giving them a crispy texture. Squeezed a little lemon on them to bring a nice acidic contrast. Excellent! - Fresh oysters: we got 4 each to try, two on the sweeter side and two on the more tart side. I tend to favor brinier oysters but these were all so good I actually found myself possibly liking the sweeter ones better? Incredibly high quality! Would come back just for the oysters. - Ahi tuna crudo: a little app with some tuna and anchovies. This reminded me of the flavor of pickled herring so definitely more emphasis on pickled/briny flavors. Quite different from tuna crudos I'm used to but still very good. Not my preference in terms of flavor profile but high quality and well presented! - Dungeness crab roll: Okay, this was a showstopper. We ordered just one to split and, once I started eating it, I really wish we had ordered two. The bread was pillowy and soo buttery. It was filled with this delicious crab salad that just melted in your mouth and had generous amounts of sweet crab meat. It also comes with these delicious fries on the side that were also soo addictive and some tartar (?) sauce. Truly phenomenal. - Black cod: another star dish! Super tender, and buttery flesh-- cooked to perfection! The skin was crispy and flavorful. The spring artichoke stew with salsa verde made this dish feel so bright, light, and refreshing. Phenomenal quality in all their ingredients. Perfect for spring/summer. - Coconut cream pie: we ended with the most decadent piece of coconut cream pie that was just divine! Sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The coconut bits were generous, the cream was fluffy, the crust was crispy (and not too buttery , more on the dry side). This dessert was amazing and well balanced, perfect way to end our meal. Overall, this was one of my favorite meals during my short stay in Seattle! Very impressive considering it's in a very touristy area (figured it could be hit or miss). The quality of seafood is top notch and all the dishes are well prepared with phenomenal flavors. Kind and welcoming staff. Perfectly located in an area that is walkable and has plenty around it. Will come back whenever I'm in Seattle! read more

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Stumble upon this little gem and they were serving happy hour oysters so we were sold. I love raw oysters and nothing beats happy hour oysters. Outdoor seating is an option but we chose to sit indoor and the inside was so cute and well decorated. The service was phenomenal and friendly. For food, we ordered the warm pull-apart potato rolls which were super soft and comes with butter on a half shelf, parmesan roasted Brussel sprouts and two dozen of their happy hour oysters. The oysters were super fresh, sweet and salty and delicious. I'd definitely be coming back! read more

Half Shell - Warm pull-apart potato rolls and Parmesan roasted Brussels sprouts - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I had a friend's gf visiting from NYC and naturally she wanted to try what we're known for in the PNW- seafood! We found Half Shell after scrolling on Yelp and were drawn in by their daily happy hour which takes place from 3-6pm. It's located right next to Pike Place and you can eat with a slight view of the water. We started off with the Dirty Martini Dip which was light and the perfect size for four people. And because we hadn't eaten all day, we ended up with two rounds of two dozen fresh oysters. A dozen for each person! Our friend from NYC loved them and was surprised at how buttery and fresh they were. The last thing we got were the Roasted Oysters which I would probably pass on next time. I felt like the bread crumbs on top made it feel like I was chewing on sand despite knowing the oysters were clean. Overall, this is a solid happy hour and I wish I got to try more! read more

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Came here during our quick trip in Seattle, and this place did not disappoint. Atmosphere/Ambiance - 5/5 - Decent sized restaurant. Good for mid sized groups. Not the best for strollers Staff - 4/5 - Friendly, but not very attentive during happy hour. Food/Drink - Ordered the following during HH: Oysters on the half shell - $2 - 5/5 - Very fresh. Oysters are what you put on them, but overall, very good. Dirty Martini Dip - $10 - 5/5 - Unique dip, but loved it. Def recommend. Mini Dungeness Crab Roll - $15 - 3.5/5 - It was good, but $15 good? Not to me. Cheeseburger - $15 - 4/5 - Again, not worth $15, but it was a very good burger. Has tartar sauce fyi. Overall, this was a pretty good spot to go, but because we were visiting, we would try other places when we come back. read more

Stopped by for happy hour without a reservation and sat at the bar. Staff were very friendly. There is a lot of bar seating and indoor seating. It was very clean inside. One of the best burgers I've had lately. It was juicy and cooked perfectly. Would totally come back. read more

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Oh. My. LANTA. What a find. What a happy hour. We're from baltimore so we're massive oysters fans, this is our first adventure into pacific oysters and it was AMAZING. The happy hour features 2 buck shucks. And discounted cocktails. 24 oysters and 4 cocktails later my partner and I are full and thriving. We sat at the bar and had the best service from Matt! The whole restaurant is honestly such a vibe. Very low key and cozy but still feels like a treat. With this being so close to Pikes place there's no excuse not to come here and experience this DELIGHT. 12/10. Will probably be back tomorrow. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here on a friend's recommendation and WOW -- we're so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was stunning. It felt fancy yet cozy, with super cute décor and would be perfect for a date night. As a huge oyster lover, I can confidently say these were some of the best I've had -- fresh, perfectly balanced, not too salty or fishy, just right. We also got the mussels and they were absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on! We came during happy hour, which was such a great deal -- especially considering how high-quality everything was. The cocktail of the day was a Blue Milk-inspired drink (Star Wars fans, you'll appreciate this!) and it was SO good -- creative, refreshing, and totally unique. The service was also amazing. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel special. We'll 100% be back next time we're in Seattle. Highly recommend if you love oysters or just want a great spot with vibes, drinks, and fantastic food! read more

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I ate some oysters here for dinner and I feel sick and I got severe stomach ache btw we got their $2 oysters and they are not super great but they were ok...didn't expect to get sick like this tho The vibes and atmosphere of the restaurant are amazing and perfect for date nights but with the lack of quality and freshness in oysters I don't think I will be back :(( read more

Half Shell - $2 oysters - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great view of the sound. Excellent happy hour. Right at the edge of Pike's market. A lovely way to end the day. read more

Half Shell - $2 chef's choice oysters happy hour - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came for HH (3-6) and enjoyed our time in part due to our servers (John & Serg) and the HH options. We were able to find seats at the bar and were promptly greeted with the HH menu, drink menu, and dinner menu along with a brief explanation as to our options. We decided on two of their daily special oysters which were $2 each. I'm not much of an oyster expert but my wife said they were good quality. I also ordered the $15 burger and the $9 fries on the HH menu. Both were good, the fries were thick cut and we sprinkled malt vinegar over them. They came with a mayo and ketchup option. The burger was juicy and filling. My wife also ordered the HH crab roll. Similar to a cold lobster roll, small, but flavorful. She ordered a mini-tini with a pickle taste and enjoyed it. I got a hef beer, which was also good. Certainly not an inexpensive option, but expected for the area. Would recommend! read more

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$2 Happy Hour Oysters. End of review. I kid, but for real though, that happy hour pulled us in off the street when we weren't even hungry. The power of the $2 oyster. The restaurant is open and inviting, and I adore all of the shells around the bar. Such a cool touch! For being as close as they are to Pike Place Market the prices were crazy reasonable, and I hope to visit again very soon to take advantage again of the TWO DOLLAR OYSTERS. read more

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Great food and great service! This was my first stop as a sit down meal in Seattle and let me tell you, very few places wow'ed me as much as this place did in terms of price, service, and food especially considering how close it is to Pike Place. The happy hour oysters are a must! There's a few spots you can get HH oysters but this is just a great spot to people watch and they have other delicious HH bites too (e.g that fried oyster slider with a yummy rémoulade). read more

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Living just minutes from the area. My husband and I walk nearby frequently. The happy hour sign always appealed to us. Finally we gave Half Shell a try, and we LOVED it. My partner gave it a 10/10. He definitely wants to come back. The service was quick and our server was so nice. The ambiance is so cute and fresh. Good vibes, it did not feel crowded no matter how busy they were. Happy Hour (3pm-6pm) Order: A Dozen Oysters (2 dollar oysters) 2 Roasted Oysters (wish we ordered more, these were SO good) 2 Crab Rolls (light fluffy bread, fresh herbed crab) Total: $68 read more

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Came here on a Thursday Happy Hour. Great prices on food and $2 oysters! The server was really cool and recommended a bunch of items to try. Ordered a mini martini of the Dirty Shucker. Pickle juice and dill together with some vodka. Pretty decent size and it was well made. Oysters were very fresh and just what we came for! Roasted Oyster was my favorite item of the meal, would recommend a few. Mini Crab Roll was good (bit expensive). Will have to come back next time I'm in Seattle again! read more

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Tail end of a girl's trip and popped in for happy hour oysters and this place did not disappoint! Sat at the bar and enjoyed our bartender Matt (kinda of awesome ). We all opted for oysters, mini crab rolls, French fries, and dirty martini dip...and whoa! Not one bit of disappoint! Outstanding customer service, delicious food, and great ambiance! I must say...make sure to stop by! read more

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This spot has a great location by the waterfront but the only thing is that it's definitely a fight for parking if you're coming by car. The happy hour oysters were very good and would recommend coming during that time slot. I also liked the heirloom tomatoes side dish because the goat cheese had an interesting texture and flavor that paired very nicely. read more

Half Shell - Happy hour oysters - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Half Shell on Western Avenue is a great seafood restaurant with great cocktails. The Caesar salad is delicious and creative. Great burgers, great chowder, and great desserts! read more

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After walking all around pikes market our stomachs started to grumble, so we made our way over to half shell for happy hour. Service was top notch - friendly and attentive - and we were sat very quickly. The oysters were so good - with great accompaniments. The steak frites were fine but not amazing - I blame myself for not choosing a seafood entree. Their happy hour mini crab rolls were definitely the highlight! If we are ever back in Seattle I'll definitely come back. read more

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We found this restaurant looking for a seafood option that could accommodate our party of eight. Seeing the martini dip on the menu sealed the deal! Our server was great and our interactions with another server helping her was even better! The crab roll was the winning entree for the evening and I was so glad I ordered it. Seriously SO good! I ate five crab and/or lobster rolls on my trip and this was by far the best! The restaurant is right next to Pike's Market, so you can check out the market before you eat and take in ocean views if you'd like. I'd go again! read more

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