PennyRoyal

Lucky locals who get to celebrate events at this divine place! Food was deeelish! Oysters? You can…read morehave em!! The crab linguine my husband had was yummmmy!! My salmon was perfect and not at all fishy! Perfectly cooked!! Everyone wished us a happy anniversary! No big production, just well wishes and a sweet card!

We had dinner plans and ate a pastry before stopping by. I wanted to have clam chowder before we…read moreleave town. And we saw a sign for razor clam chowder and $2 oysters. My husband and I shared the chunkiest bowl of clam chowder ever. It was hella amazing. I wish I have room in my stomach to try the $2 oysters but the deal is only for 6 at the minimum. Staff were quick and sweet. She was also very understanding because I felt really bad that we only wanted a bowl of soup and that's it. We were eating so much that day. There's also an indoor and outdoor area to eat. The restaurant is a hidden gem and kind of tucked away inside the hallways so you definitely want to look out for the two dollar oyster signs. that will be your beacon. Next time, I'll try not to snack so much beforehand so I can try out all of their oysters and have a big bowl of razor clam chowder to myself!

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Seattle Fish Guys

4.4(1.4k reviews)

2.0 mi•Atlantic

I will always make my way back here!! It's definitely on the pricier side ($27 for a two-choice…read morepoke bowl), but I would honestly sell my soul for this poke. I've had poke in Hawaii and somehow this still doesn't compare. The rice being warm makes such a difference, and I love that the bowls come with sides too. The crab salad is so creamy, and their salmon choices are top tier. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and I love how they marinate the fish. The flavor is so yummy without taking away from the freshness of the fish. 10/10 I luv u fish guys

We didn't realize that this is a mainly take out spot. A couple of patio picnic tables and same for…read moreinside. Lots of poke options....however, in the middle of wild salmon season, they serve farmed raised salmon with wild salmon pricing. That is the main disappointing factor. Staff is very friendly and patient. Place was somewhat clean.... Macaroni salad was tasteless. My sweet salmon , brown rice, and seaweed salad was a good potion. Smoked salmon was tasty too. ( although farm raised as well)

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Spicy ahi tuna, avocado tuna with white rice, seaweed salad, mac salad

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

4.4(1.4k reviews)

3.3 mi•Fremont

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

I apologize for the dark photos. Please look beyond that and trust that the dishes were all…read moreamazing. 5 of us had an amazing time chatting and dining. We were well taken care of and given such care. I enjoyed how elevated the atmosphere was and comfortable at the same time. I don't think you will be disappointed to dine here for any occasion, or just to treat yourself to a great meal. The cabbage salad is a must. The only thing that didn't quite work for us was the Favorite Daughter drink, but they were kind enough to replace it with something else. They are using fresh ingredients, so know that they might run out of something. I think that's a good sign and should encourage you to try another day. We are only here for the weekend and so happy to have eaten here our first night.

We came here with some friends and it was a solid 4 star place. A tad pricey but very innovative…read moremenu. The drinks menu was great. The appetizers we had were very good - a Caesar salad, a cauliflower salad, and some tuna. All delicious. The branzino was perfect- they filet it but you have to mind the bones. I heard the lamb and the tuna main were very good. Excellent desserts! A little bit loud for me but overall good! Service was good.

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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

4.3(1.2k reviews)

1.0 mi•Pioneer Square

Taylor's is consistently the best oysters I've had *anywhere*. California, the East Coast, Europe,…read moreJapan, and Taylor's still wins. I've brought friends visiting from other countries (the Australian was bragging about their oysters) and Taylor's always makes them go "oh". I can't recommend it enough and this is the place I take new visitors to the city. It's especially nice when the servers give you the whole story and age and growing techniques and species for each oyster on the platter. Cocktails have been hit or miss but I can't even deduct a point for it because I've literally never had better oysters.

Unfortunately, Yelp didn't check me in here but I did go for a Wednesday night dinner. Luckily, no…read morereservations needed and no wait at 6pm. It's very loud inside like a sports bar but our food came out quickly. Staff was nice but they definitely seemed understaffed. Oysters were definitely the best, I recommend just eating all of their oysters. Each variety was tasty and unique. The crab, geoduck, shrimp and smoked oysters were things you could get elsewhere. A little pricey at $200 but definitely perfect for 2 people.

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Taylor Shellfish Farms

4.2(1.5k reviews)

0.7 mi•Capitol Hill

I loved: Geoduck Sashimi…read more I really liked: Dungeness Crab Shuckers Dozen The seafood here is really #goodeats, especially if you enjoy fresh, clean flavors. The oysters are excellent, with a very smooth texture and a nice flavor that doesn't need much else. The geoduck sashimi is easily the highlight of the meal. Incredibly fresh, with a great texture and natural sweetness. The Dungeness crab is also pretty solid. The legs come pre-cracked, making everything much easier to eat, and the sauce is conveniently served right in the shell. The service here is great, the staff are very friendly and attentive. I especially appreciate the little details, like having the crab legs pre-cracked and bringing out hot towels after the meal. It makes the whole experience feel a little more thoughtful. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but it's clean, comfortable, and conveniently located near the Seattle Convention Center. It's a nice little spot to stop by for some quality seafood without anything feeling overly fancy. Overall, a great experience, and I'd definitely come back for the geoduck sashimi.

What a wonderfully delicious place! The seafood dishes were so clean, fresh and sweet…read more Past experience with geoduck was very tough and rubbery. This geoduck sashimi was so tender and snappy, similar to raw scallops. Their own farmed oysters were spectacular. I tried each of the varieties to taste the differences. Briny, creamy, melony, citrusy. All amazing but I have to say that the Fat Bastard and Shigoku varieties were my favorite. The dungeness crab is a whole crab that is cracked for you and comes with this incredible dipping sauce made from the crab fat (it's so rich and yummy that I wish I had some bread to sop it up). There are quite a few locations in the city and I would highly recommend treating yourself to some of the bet seafood around.

Interior

Moqueca- Brazilian Shellfish Stew

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Half Shell

4.3(232 reviews)

0.1 mi•Downtown

Really good food with creative inspirations. Had 2 different spritzer drinks and both were…read moredelicious. The blueberry one was slightly better IMO. Our server was wonderful and super helpful at choosing our food. Highly recommend. And when we went back on Friday without reservations, they were hopping... so do reserve ahead.

Oysters 4.5/5 Fresh and delish. It was missing that bite for…read moreme, but overall milky buttery and fresh tasting. Crab sandwich w/ fries 4/5 Sandwich was good, skip the fries for something else. Stale, likely sitting out. Artichoke 1/5 Overcooked and dry. Roasted Oyster 4/5 Great flavor. Breadcrumbs on top was a nice touch.

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$2 happy hour

Von's 1000Spirits

4.5(4.3k reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown

Sebastian was an amazing host, guided me through the order. Excellent food and atmosphere.read more

Everything was awesome from the food to the service! Highly recommended!!!!! Definitely try the…read moreburgers

Decor interior

Mediterranean Vegan Sourdough Pasta

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Beautiful bar area

The Pink Door

4.4(8.1k reviews)

0.1 mi•Downtown

We couldn't get a reservation a month ahead, so we decided to walk in around 3:30 on a Friday and…read moregot seated right away. Desiree was so friendly and explained the menu really well. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the halibut and linguine. We also loved the cozy Western vibe. Definitely a must-try if you're in Seattle!

This is our favorite spot for a special occasion meal. You just need to make sure you book online a…read morecouple months out if you're seeking dinner reservations for a particular date. Lunch reservations are easier to come by. The food, ambiance, and service is amazing. Our go-tos are the ragu bolognese and the full size antipasto dish. The antipasto is the best value and is a nice assortment of meats, cheeses, spreads, beans, and pickled veggies. We also enjoyed our desserts; the tiramisu and strawberry shortcake, but found the price point a bit high ($16/dessert). The last two times we went Sam was our server. He was great! Very friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

1.3 mi•South Lake Union, Eastlake

Beautiful main room

Linguine alle Vongole

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Duke's Seafood

4.0(1.5k reviews)

Came here for the first time today for lunch. Service was excellent and the food was amazing! Got…read morethe clams, the award winning chowder and the cod. Will definitely be coming back.

Here from California for the Bears vs Seahawks game…read more Duke's, was highly recommend so here we are. It is located in the mall, and there is plenty of available free parking. My husband also made reservations. Complimentary warm bread and butter was given to us.We started the party off with appetizers. We ordered the salmon bites, prawns, and their award-winning clam chowder. It was all delicious. For our main course my husband ordered the fish and chips ,and I ordered the seafood salad. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back to Seattle so I can dine at Duke's, and a special thank you to our server Chris. He was extremely helpful.

Bar with a large assortment of drinks

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Shaker + Spear

4.4(1.3k reviews)

0.0 mi•Belltown

we stayed at the Palladium, which is the hotel attached to this restaurant, & they offer breakfast…read morevouchers for the chase sapphire reserve for part of their amenities- which gave us plenty of meals through shaker + spear. every morning we were so grateful to have delicious, well done breakfast to get our day started! every entrée that we had was really good, solid breakfast food that included coffee & juice. We had a mix of classic breakfast foods like omelettes, french toast and benedict- but our personal fave was the salmon benedict as well as the banana foster french toast!! I have to say, the food was pretty good- nothing super out of the ordinary, but the service is what blew us away. The wait staff was extremely professional, prompt & friendly. Our favorite server was Alexis, he made every breakfast feel like we were having one at home with a friend. The manager, hosts & servers were all amazing people who genuinely just want you to have a good meal. I really admire any restaurant that can truly make it feel like home. Thanks to Shaker + Spear for being amazing for our trip in Washington- will 100% be back!!

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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Kilian M.

8 years ago

Dean H.

8 years ago

Tried to go here for dinner last night, but was greeted with "No Firearms" painted in huge gold letters on the front door. So this is a great place to go if you want to get shot by criminals who don't care about idiotic signs like this. But if you're a law abiding citizen with a Concealed Weapons Permit, your business is not welcome here. read more

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