Coming here at a young age and being so impressed by the food and service, this place became a core memory of mine. Almost 20 years later and now married, I wanted to bring my husband here and share this experience. Of course, we both had a great time. The atmosphere, the service, the food. Again, all wonderful! Parking is in the garage, and they validate. We got the Torched Salmon Belly (be sure to eat the leaf it comes on! it's part of the experience). Delicious! 10/10 would get again, mostly because the Shiso leaf was something I've never had before. The Grilled Octopus was wonderful and not chewy at all. Loved the Greek lemon caper pepperoncini vinaigrette that came with it. I read that a lot of others were recommending the Deviled Eggs, which we also got and enjoyed. I think one set was salmon and the other was tuna. You honestly cant go wrong with either. I feel like getting the Coconut Creme Pie is a must here. I love coconut, and oddly enough really dislike pies, so this wouldn't be something I would normally get. But with a presentation like this, how can you pass it up? I do remember getting this back in 2008 and loving it, and it seems my tastebuds haven't changed. 10/10! Get this! But only if you love coconut. read more

I went to Seastar Sat night at 7:15 for for heavy appetizers. The fish appetizers were outstanding. The 2 burgers we ordered took over 45 minutes to arrive and the fries were cold and burger was over done. The waiter was very very friendly but it was either him who did NOT deliver the food promptly or the kitchen who did not notified our waiter the burgers were ready. It was disappointing since we love the restaurant and have always had excellent food delivered promptly. read more

Very fancy seafood restaurant with a nice ambiance as expected for a place like this. We were specifically looking for some seafood to round out our first night in the Seattle area, and Seastar was both the most convenient and the one with reservations available. For two, we got a few appetizers (ahi tuna poke, crab cakes, raw oysters) and an entree to split (Jambalaya). Service was very attentive, checking in after each meal and even pre-splitting the entree which was great. Overall though, the appetizers failed to impress. The highlights of this meal were probably the raw oysters followed by the Jambalaya, which meant the rest of the meal left something to be desired. 3/5 stars for the average meal but +1 star for service. read more

Great Happy Hour menu daily until 7pm with a $2 oyster option! This Happy Hour menu is only offered in the bar area, which gets very busy at this time of day. The oysters on the half shell were fresh and came with different accoutrements. The ahi poke was as very tasty as well with a sesame flavor and taro chips. Even though it was busy, the service was attentive. Ambiance is bright and modern. Reminder to validate your parking ticket with the host before leaving. Highly recommend this place definitely for Amex Plat is on the Resy credit #iykyk read more

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Nice and classy place for happy hour bites and more. Can't remember what type of oysters they had, but they were local caught with good balance between sweet and briny for a large oyster. Must try their deviled eggs and their grilled shrimp w/mashed potatoes. Their shrimp ceviche was okay. Also, had to get their butterscotch crème brûlée which was great with some espressos. Bartenders were great so I'd recommend sitting at the bar, especially if you're a tourist; they can give you the rundown on the area. read more

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Took my girlfriend and her mom out for dinner and wanted a nice seafood restaurant. We ended up at Seastar and ordered a whole bunch of different dishes to try. The seafood here was very fresh (as is most places in Seattle) but we especially loved the torched salmon belly, Dungeness Crab California Roll and the Ahi Poke). The service was also amazing and very on top of things. If you're looking for a nice night out and want some good seafood, this is the spot! Apps: Spicy Garlic Edamame, Torched Salmon Belly, Clams with Pesto and Seastar Raw Tower (Halibut Ceviche, Dungeness Crab California Roll and Ahi Poke) Entrees: Grilled Scallops, Miso Glazed Sea Bass and Seafood Stew Sides: Roasted Broccoli Dessert: Creme Brûlées read more

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Dining room is a nice date night experience but the value is in Costco gift cards + happy hour. They have a rotating oyster in the half shell, good wine in this place and the sushi bites are excellent. Service is usually above average but be warned the place has auto-gratuity. All in all it's a good place for happy hour or dinner. Make sure you validate and there is a time limit even with validation. read more

Stumbled into Seastar without realizing it was Seattle Restaurant Week, which turned out to be a happy accident. The prix fixe gave us a chance to work through a wide swath of the menu. The room was packed, mostly business dinners that day. The bread basket alone got us excited (kicking myself for not snapping a photo). Drinks were solid too. The grilled octopus was the standout for me. The Parmigiano-crusted petrale sole was comfort food done right: golden, crispy crust with mashed potatoes and haricot verts. We closed with the passion fruit panna cotta and crème brulee. Heads up: service was good, and there's a 20% service charge on top of the check. read more

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Went here for the first time for happy hour and was immediately impressed with all the friendly and helpful staff. Very inviting and offered great suggestions on menu items. Started off with the Call Me Ol' Fashioned cocktail which is their take on the classic. Well made with one large ice cube. Also had 12 fresh shucked oysters that were amazing. After that, ate several others items off the menu, all was great. I was very impressed with the consistency in quality across all the food and service. I will be back to try more options. read more

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Had a lovely dinner at Seastar. I think we spent around 3 hours there and the waiter was incredibly patient and helpful. It has a very nice elevated modern look with dramatic lighting. I ordered the Grilled Thai Shrimp dish which was amazing. We also ordered a variety of rolls (Spicy Salmon, Super Dave, Pete's Magic Dragon) which were all great. The pineapple cheesecake was delicious. I got a Sparkling Raspberri Cosmopolitan which was delightful as well. Every thing I ate here was amazing and I would certainly come again. read more

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Came here on Saturday night. Place was packed. Ambiance--cozy, romantic. Service--amazing, from coat check to our server. Food was ok. My partner liked his fish/sole. I thought it was on the salty side. Three fish crudo app was good and filling! Grilled Octopus was good. Spicy ahi roll was just ok. Prob wouldn't order sushi again. Their truffle fries are really good read more

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Visited last weekend and had a really nice experience. The food was great, with both appetizers and main courses standing out in flavor and quality. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly throughout. The only downside was the desserts, which were disappointing compared to the rest of the meal. read more

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Came here for an Anniversary dinner - nice restaurant in Bellevue Ordered some beverages and for our entrees we had the scallops and the cedar salmon. Food was warm and tasty. We enjoyed it. For dessert we had the passion fruit Panna cotta - this was light and refreshing. The house made fruit cocktail on top was a nice touch. In regards to service - there wasn't much communication outside of the team taking our order and delivery the food to us. Overall - the food was good. Service in my mind could be a bit better. read more

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Fantastic restaurant, great ambiance, easy validated parking (3h) and a nice extensive menu. I was very happy to see many gluten free options, very rare to have such a huge choice. Their shrimp appetizer dishes were amazing, the sushi rolls really fresh. We had salmon and snapper for our main course and each dish was really delicious and nicely presented. They also have a nice cocktail and wine menu, the non alcoholic section could use more choices, but at least they got options. We ordered the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, also GF, very rich and nice. read more

Decided to treat myself to a nice dinner, and made same day reservations for seastar. There's validated parking in the below garage (amazing ty). We were greeted and sat immediately. The restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks, I was taken through a whole maze to my seat lol For food, I ordered the diver sea scallops with this cream corn base and a passion fruit panna cotta for dessert. The scallops themselves were okay. They were nicely cooked, plump, and juicy, but the flavor was so off. They had this soapy, baking soda-y taste that could only be masked by eating them with the bacon in the dish. The cream corn base was, on the other hand, rich and flavorful. But it was so heavy, I started getting tired of the flavor by the time I was done. Passion fruit panna cotta was overall pretty good. I liked the tart and sweet flavors. The texture was a bit off though. Was a bit more grainy than I'd like. Other qualms about the food: presentation felt like they were trying to be cute and fancy, but it felt sloppy. Portion sizes were also on the smaller size, especially given the price. The panna cotta itself was like a quarter cup of actual dessert, and $12 Service was okay. They were attentive and quick. But at times, it felt a little curt and unwelcoming. Overall, not an awful experience, but wouldn't come back. There's definitely better restaurants to treat yourself to. read more

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We had a great meal at Seastar. Service was amazing; attentive and neither too formal or informal. When we mentioned we would split a Caesar, it just came split. The good was generally excellent as well. I wish the cedar plank salmon still came on a cedar plank; the plate that came didn't seem visually up to the prices or the quality of the ingredients. And, it was unevenly cooked going from perfect medium rare to "I do this all the time on the barbecue" dry and solid. But aside from that it was a tasty and well prepared meal. It is pricy so be prepared. The dining room had a nice, full and festive feel. read more

Continuing to offer great service, good food! Nice place to have a celebratory meal. Just want to add more pics. So glad we tired the: - Torched Salmon Belly - Black sesame sushi rice, shiso leaf, unagi sauce, $22 - yummy! - Dungeness crab bisque, $17 (cup) - always a favorite! - Miso Glazed Sablefish (Black Cod) - with braised baby bok choy, grilled shiitakes, snow peas, jasmine rice cake, $49 - love the outside crispiness of the rice cakes! Black Cod was nicely cooked with the miso glaze. Baby bok choy, shiitakes, and snow peas were cut up and mixed together -- I tatsed the shittakes and baby bok choy, but not the snow peas but still great tasting! - Steelhead with apple wood smoked white shrimp (3 shrimp pcs) - Ancho-chili, SW mash cake, chili hollandaise, lime crème, $57 - pleasantly suprised to taste the smokiness in the steelhead! Wonderfully done! read more

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I enjoyed a delicious happy hour at Sea star. I ordered the deviled eggs and Seared Ahi (the Ahi appetizer not on the happy hour menu). Both were so yummy and freshly made. It's getting so hard to find truly good Ahi anymore. Or even real Ahi, which is becoming so challenging to find. The Ahi Sea Star served was perfection And their deviled eggs were just as good as always, served with wasabi tobiko. It's been a minute since I've been here and I am so happy that Sea Star's food quality and staff are just as amazing as they always have been. Also kudos to the couple who started to sit down at a table that had just opened up, until they saw us get up from the sushi bar to walk over to the same table that became available. When they saw us start to walk back to the sushi bar, they offered us the table . This was SO nice of them, since they realized we had been there longer and didn't really want to sit at the sushi bar. So rare these days and so very kind. Yep, going back again soon! read more

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I was here 4 months ago and ate at John Howie Steak House on a colleague's recommendation. This is the seafood sister restaurant and I came here with my manager who is from Finland. We took an early reservation in Finland it's 10 hours ahead and being from ATL I'm 3 hours ahead. So Anna the hostess greeted us and put us in one of the best tables in a quiet area which worked out super nicely for us. Our server was Gretchen, she was very friendly and professional, gave great advice on the menu and knew it backwards and forward. We didn't eat all day so we started with a small seafood tower that was made for two. Perfect in every way, tempura shrimp with a beurre blanc, crab cakes and arugula salad, and diver scallops. We also got the three fish crudo, which had one piece of each fish for both of us. The pepper (black and chili) kinda can get you so be forewarned! For entrees my colleague got the steelhead with 3 extra shrimp, I went with the Dungeness crab roll and the Dungeness crab bisque. (When in Rome). Both were exceptionally done, I was really happy with my choices! The fish looked crazy delicious and was really well done too. I cannot say enough about this restaurant. It's busy but not early, and they offer a price fixe menu for early birds, perfect for those who want to try high end food without breaking the bank. Parking is validated up to 3 hours, also a giant bonus! Support small owned businesses! This one is just as good as its sister steak house. read more

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I found this restaurant while at a conference in town. What a great find. The oysters were very good. The salad and fish were excellent. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

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One of the best happy hours in the city and always a great bustling spot to go for excellent food and superior service! Usually we sit in Elisabeth's section of the bar, and she's our favorite server. She's always attentive, friendly, and quick to get anything we need! 10/10 all around! read more

I was taken to Seastar as a surprise for my birthday with some locals. We arrived before our reservation and went to the bar for drinks. The bar was very vibrant and the food coming out looked great. After we were seated we started off with the "Seastar appetizer tower," the scallops were very tasty and cooked well, but the crab cakes and shrimp were tasteless; the only good part of the shrimp was the chutney and macadamia nuts. Unfortunately my wife never got to scoop up some of the chutney because as soon as she put the last shrimp on her plate one of the many staff members grabbed the tower as they whisked by. Next our salads arrived and the Cesar with anchovies was good. Next we ordered the sesame-peppercorn crusted ahi, which was the best dish of the night. We then tried the grilled octopus and it was a little tough and chewy. We were considering ordering entree's but the staff kept grabbing our plates and silverware the second we set them down. One time my wife was chewing on her last bite and a staff member swooped in and grabbed her plate. We ask different staff members and our waitress to stop this but they didn't. We then decided to order dessert and get out of there. The crème brûlée and the white chocolate coconut pie were good. It was a free birthday dinner for me had I been paying I would have been speaking to the manager. I don't think you should pay those prices plus a 20% service charge for mediocre food and zealous service. read more

Seastar is a restaurant I just won't quit. I think partially because while there's many fantastic restaurants that serve high quality seafood, Seastar is rare in that seafood of all varieties take center stage instead of sharing the spotlight with steak. The last few times I've been here the service has been impeccable. Everyone has been kind and gracious. I have taken landlocked, visiting relatives here and was very impressed with the interaction. The waiter was very patient, gave great explanations, and didn't bat an eye when my relative requested a dish well done temperature that typically is served medium rare. It is the little things that matter. I still stick by either eating in the bar or asking for a perimeter table. I have also learned to come in early in the day, right around the start of dinner service, to avoid the crowds and have a chill dinner. I also still stick to the raw bar as their sushi is just a delight! read more

This has become a favorite spot for happy hour (just in the bar, btw). We have been for a more formal dinner, too, and there's a discernible but subtle difference in the service in the dining room -- better for a special evening or occasion. It's a beautiful restaurant that's not too loud even when it's packed out. They have convenient parking in the garage and offer validation. When it comes to the food, we are particularly fond of their oysters on the half shell -- always local and seasonal. The Peruvian Ahi dish is delicious and quite a lot of tuna, too! Our favorite sushi roll was the jalapeño salmon roll -- it was bright, just the right among of kick, and the salmon was excellent in it. The house wines on the happy hour were good but not excellent so we decided just to go for options on their "by the stem" list which weren't very pricey anyway. The service in the bar is efficient and kind. Even as our server was obviously quite busy, she somehow stayed on top of it all and didn't seem frazzled. The bar has a few televisions, too, if you're keeping an eye on a game. read more

We finally tried Seastar after all of these years because they had a non seafood option for my honey to join us. We had a wonderful meal and a wonderful time in this unassuming HUGE restaurant. We missed the JH bread basket, so we were glad to get a few in the offering. The apps; hot and sour Thai shrimp soup was nice, the salad was delicious, and the tuna roll must have been dependent on sriracha for flavor because I'm a salmon girl and even the rice didn't seem to have any flavor. The mains; my steelhead was cooked med rare to perfection and complimented perfectly by mashed potatoes and asparagus, the Opakapaka over rice with mango Mac sauce was a sweeter experience, and my honey is still talking about his pesto Chicken and risotto cake (as was the server who brought it to say it's one of his fave "which is a weird thing to say at a seafood restaurant"). The sweet ending; the flourless chocolate was too rich for one with the caramel, so I went harder on the crème brûlée and took most of it home. Gretchen was our waitress and she was a delight throughout the meal. JH remains the only consistent restaurant group I've been to where the waitstaff def earns the auto service charge. We will be back for sure, maybe this week even for a repeat. read more

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If you follow me here, you know this is going to be a short story. Not every story has a happy ending, but it's still a good one. I was lucky--on a first date, I was invited to a meet-and-greet at this amazing restaurant. We're both European, well-traveled, and share an appreciation for escargot (yes, some of us actually think it's a delicacy). Things were going great--the conversation flowed, laughter echoed, and the wine... well, the wine was supposed to be one thing, but the bottle we requested was "missing from the cellar." No worries--the sommelier recommended a replacement, which was dry, white, and (I assume) wildly expensive. I was too engrossed in the conversation to catch the name, so if it was a $500 bottle, let's pretend I didn't know. Now, here's the thing: as a customer, I'd like to have the wine next to me rather than relying on the staff to pour it from some mysterious corner where even they can't reach it when I actually want another glass. Let us have a real date--pouring wine for each other, making eye contact, and enjoying the moment. It's not a magic show; I don't need the wine to disappear and reappear only when someone else decides I'm ready. The food? Solid. The Kalbi? Cold and chewy. I didn't say a word, just subtly made sure my date ate most of it. (Kidding! ...Kind of.) The sashimi was excellent. The main courses, unfortunately, arrived lukewarm, but again, we were too deep in discussion to complain. Now, here's where things got... interesting. The service was eager--too eager. Every three minutes, a server swooped in. The moment I unfolded my napkin, a hand reached across the table to snatch the holder like it was a high-stakes heist. Then came the moment I cracked. While I was mid-sentence, fully engaged in conversation, a waitress interrupted me to ask if she could take my plate--while my date was still eating. I wasn't even done with my thought, let alone my meal. Without thinking, I just blurted out, "No." Short. Direct. Maybe a little too direct. My date was amused; the waitress? Not so much. But guess what? After that, we were left in peace for a blissful 30 minutes. A win, if you ask me. Eventually, she returned, and I asked, "Are you afraid of me now?" She hesitated. "Yes." "Good," I replied. Look, I used to be a waitress. Rule number one: You never clear plates while someone is still eating. Let us enjoy our meal, our conversation, our moment. The food and wine may be great, but they're just the background to what really matters--the experience. To the restaurant owners: I beg you, please reconsider the hyper-attentive approach. If a table is in the middle of laughter or deep conversation, maybe, just maybe, let them be. Trust me, the napkin holder can wait. read more

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This is one of my favorite fine dining restaurants where I get to dress up, which is difficult to find here in the Seattle area. I always order their mahi mahi and it brings me back to my Big Island dining experiences but on a different level. If you want to keep it casual, the raw bar at Seastar has a great happy hour if you can get a seat and their cocktails are solid (especially their espresso martini). read more

Eat here this last Friday and it never fails how great this place is. Service was amazing and the food too notch. I haven't been since COVID but it didn't disappoint me. I left so full I texted my friends I had a food coma! Highly recommend!! read more

Let me start this off, by bragging that I have the best husband ever. My birthday usually falls so close to thanksgiving that I just get to celebrate with Turkey and pumpkin pie. Yeah, woe is me. But TODAY, my husband spoiled me by taking me here for my actual birthday. The restaurant is deceiving, we thought it was small but then we walked to the back and it was so big! I love the different textures, the dark walls, the called walls and the great view! What a treat, and I was so impressed. We had a reservation but were so early that they sat us anyway. We had that table for hours, I swear. Ended up trying both the gin drinks, and my husband had the paper plane. Delicious! As far as the food, we tried something from each menu and it was all so absolutely amazing. Started with Crudo, and Oysters. Followed by octopus and escargot. Then swordfish and ended the meal with creme brulee and truffles. You guys, when I say everything was fantastic, I mean everything. When we checked out they ended up giving us a $62.50 gift certificate for next time. What? I know we spent a fortune but wow. 10/10. Highly recommend. read more

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I didn't take pictures as I was with my CFO for a business dinner. We ordered soft shell crap sushi, it was quite fishy, but was delicious. We also ordered the pork appetizer, hands down the best food of the evening. My CFO ordered the king salmon, he said it was phenomenal and it really looked like it. I ordered the shrimp curry rice dish, for the cost I'd expect jumbo prawns, the shrimp I did receive were incredibly small and looked to be cut in half?! Dish was a bit sweet but still good. I ordered dirty martini, extra dirty, with blue cheese stuffed olives, yum. Then, our server recommended the spicy pear cocktail, and let me tell you...THE BEST DRINK IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, holy smokes. Spice was sooooo subtle it was perfect, and I dislike spice in my drinks by the way. Service was spot on, tentative, kind, and well oiled machine. Great spot, very relaxing vibe even though on the upscale side. read more

The food is great and varies by season and what's fresh. It's an open eating experience so if alive and energetic is your vibe, this is a good place for seafood. read more

One of our favorite restaurants to eat at with the family and even hosted a birthday party for a large group of family friends. The food, the service and the restaurant were excellent. Service was amazing and paid attention to our needs. Validated parking . read more

Separate seating for happy hour and regular menu service. The restaurant provides three hours of parking validation. I went for happy hour menu which is great value and would recommend for group hangouts. I tried a variety of items that the truffle sauce that came with the fries and the oysters were the most memorable dishes for me. The pork was too saucy and salty. The oysters were delicious and a great deal during happy hour. read more

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Came in for happy hour after work - HIGHLY recommend Food : 8/10 The oysters were delicious and fresh. The crispy salmon bites were solid. But the star of the show is by far the snail dish - surprisingly. They're broiled in butter and taste delicious on the bread. Was craving more the rest of the week. Highly recommend to try! The staff was also great - the place was pretty much empty at 5, but solid ambiance. read more

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Ambiance 5/5 -- Sleek, dimly lit interior. Nice bar area with ample tables and seating Service 5/5 -- Service was slower than usual but the restaurant was busy with larger groups and our server Ryan provided great hospitality. Plates were cleared promptly. Hostess Bailey was very helpful while Jessica (who greeted us) could have been nicer Food 4/5 -- I've frequented Seastar enough to be familiar with their menu and I'm a bit disappointed with the food today. - Pear Kamikaze is great but inconsistent - Paper Plane was as described, floral and a bit sweet - Bread was served warm with a great salted whipped butter - Kumamoto Oysters were fresh and tasty - Halibut Ceviche was tasty however their Scallop Ceviche (currently unavailable) is better - Three Fish Crudo was incredibly disappointing. The basic flavors were there but the fish was sliced way too thick, ruining the experience - The Sea Bass and Soba Noodles were perfectly cooked; the fish was buttery soft with a subtle bite and the noodles were bouncy. Great balance with the vegetables included. However, the teriyaki-style sauce was overly abundant and very sweet. Adding lemon, salt and pepper helped, but it became really hard to eat towards the end. Expensive meal, I'm not sure it was worth the money. I would come back for happy hour in the bar area read more

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We were expecting a little more from Seastar especially considering dinner for two with a drink each was over $200. I ordered the scallops and only three came with the dish- it was mostly creamed corn. The truffle fries and steelhead were great and well worth it. The ambiance is also lacking, many people around us were in t shirts and jeans. The service was fine but nothing memorable. Overall the price point just doesn't match the quality of food and service provided. read more

Always a great time at Seastar. This is my second time at the restaurant and the food is just as good as I remember. Rafael out waiter was super friendly and upbeat. He gave good suggestions and him (along with the many other members of the staff) frequently came around refilling our water or checking on us. We had the crab cakes (delicious) and octopus as appetizers. My friend and I then ordered the swordfish and Hawaiian Opakapaku. The swordfish sat on a tasty bed of lemon rice, while the Hawaiian dish was a tad bit sweeter with hints of curry. I personally enjoyed my friend's dish better however found both dishes to be great! Overall great experience and food. It is important to note that the 20% service charge is automatically included and this does not go to the staff. All staff are paid livable wages and this is made clear when you see the bill. read more

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Came here for New Years Eve dinner last year and for my birthday! They are like a fusion of American and a variety of Asian cuisines. So if you are looking for a place that serves a variety of cuisines and at the same time is still a classy/upscale restaurant, I'd say this place hit the mark. BTW the espresso martini and gin martinis is a must get, they make it pretty strong and good here. It was a great starter. We ordered a bunch of appetizers which I think is totally worth it instead of ordering full entrees. We got a thing of string fries, dozen raw oysters, salmon belly roll, california roll, toro sashimi, jumbo cocktail shrimp, shu mai, mussels, and jambalaya. The torched salmon belly roll is a MUST GET!! It was so good, it literally melted in the mouth like butter. The rest of raw seafood was also excellent and very fresh. I think the shu mai was a bit underwhelming as I didn't think it was anything unique, but it was good to try and get it out of the way. And of course had to end the night with a sweet treat. Coconut creme pie. :) read more

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TL;DR: Generous happy hour pours and solid sushi rice, but kitchen execution was uneven (two mains overcooked). Service charge is 20%--no extra tip needed. Decent overall; I'm on the fence about a return. Vibes & Value Dropped in for happy hour and Seastar delivered on the drink value: generous 4‑oz pours of the house red and white at $6 each. That's a rare find on the Eastside and an easy way to start the evening. Drinks My dining partner went off-menu classic with a "Gina Colada"--basically a non‑blended piña colada--and it worked: creamy, cold, balanced, not cloying. If you like tropical without the brain freeze, this is your lane. Bites Deviled Eggs: Flavor was there, but they leaned too salty. Onigiri: Surprisingly delicious. A sleeper win--simple, comforting, and well‑seasoned. Mains Dungeness Crab Cakes: Overcooked. Great ingredient, but the texture went past that sweet spot. Halibut: Also overcooked, which was a bummer. The saving grace was the vegetable corn medley--sweet, fresh, and actually the most enjoyable part of the plate. Sushi/Raw Bar Copper River Sockeye Salmon Nigiri: Good flavor and nicely cut, but $16 for two pieces had me expecting a touch more fish or a notch more wow. Sushi Rice: Legit. Seasoned right and at the proper temp--clearly someone in the sushi station cares about the details. Service & Policies Service was efficient, and I appreciate the transparency: there's a 20% service charge included, so no need to tip on top unless you want to. Bottom Line Seastar gave me flashes of what it can be--strong HH value, dialed sushi rice, a few tasty bites--but the inconsistent execution on the mains kept the night in "just okay" territory. If the kitchen tightens temps and seasoning, this could climb fast. For now, it's a solid 3 stars from me and a maybe on the return. read more

I am not sure how this has such a good rating... service was good but the meal was below average and overpriced for how bad it was.