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    Shaker + Spear

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Terry S.

    I was stopping over in Seattle on my way to a trip to Africa. I found this great restaurant near my hotel. First of all the service was excellent. Warmly greeted at the entrance and my waiter Alexis did a great job. I had the Chive Omelette, which was very good. Very casual and would recommend!

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    Nadeem A.

    This Shaker + Spear review is long overdue, but better late than never! Shaker + Spear is more high end than my usual, and also more seafood-focused than my usual. Overall, the ambiance, service, and food was great. I tried the oysters, octopus, crab avocado, and seared scallops - everything was presented nicely and tasted delicious. While this isn't necessarily my style, I would definitely come back if in the area again!

    Grilled Tiger Prawns
    Asha B.

    We came here on Valentine's Day to celebrate my birthday, and WOW -- what an unforgettable dinner. From the moment we walked in, they acknowledged our special occasion and made us feel genuinely celebrated. It wasn't just a quick "happy birthday" -- it felt intentional. The service was absolutely top notch. Our server guided us through the menu with fantastic recommendations, helped us choose the perfect starter, suggested thoughtful drink pairings, and made the entire experience feel effortless and elevated. Now let's talk about the food. We started with the Grilled Prawns and the Seafood Tostada as a special treat. The grilled prawns came with carrot coconut curry, hearts of palm, fresno chili, and kaffir lime oil -- and let me tell you, that carrot coconut curry was fire. Smoky, rich, perfectly balanced. The hearts of palm complemented the prawns beautifully. Of the two starters, this was our favorite. The Seafood Tostada was stunning -- beautifully plated, even down to the volcanic salt-dipped lime. A true visual moment. For our entrée, we had the 16oz Branzino with fried potatoes... and I am still thinking about it a week later. Absolutely delicious. No notes. Chef's kiss. The skin was perfectly crispy, the fish was juicy and flavorful, and the fried potatoes were seasoned to complement it flawlessly. Worth. Every. Penny. I would order it again in a heartbeat. We don't usually go for dessert, but since it was a special occasion we had the Brown Butter Kombucha Crème Brûlée -- and I'm so glad we did. Smooth, rich, decadent without being overly sweet. Heavenly. This was hands down the best meal of our special weekend and the highlight of our food adventure. They know how to celebrate you. They know how to deliver exceptional service. And they absolutely know how to cook. We'll be back.

    Chris D.

    Nice bar snacks and nice cocktails. Lovely wee place in the hotel for happy hour that I will go to again.

    Jake A.

    Came in on a Friday night for a bite and ended up at the bar next to the chef's area. Absolutely incredible work by chef Alex, who mesmerized me with his attention to detail and flawless execution! They sent me some cute oysters on the house which was very sweet and Adrienne took great care of me during the meal. I normally don't order salmon but WOW the salmon was so decadent, moist, and flavorful and the cabbage somehow also vied for the spotlight. I think the texture combinations of really was phenomenal and I love how each dish was so carefully crafted. The hamachi crudo had small slices of an orange vegetable between--I couldn't make out exactly what it was but it cut the acidity of the dish absolutely perfectly. This may be my favorite hamachi crudo! The service was paced a bit slow which I don't mind in general but being a solo diner left a bit less to do between dishes, however the view of chef Alex was quite the entertainment! Well executed all around with bold and fantastic flavors and textures. A true delight!

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    Rima Z.

    Lovely interior and charming service personnel; you forget that it's a hotel restaurant. Unfortunately the food and drink remind you by their average taste. The hazelnut espresso martini was well chilled, but not particularly strong. The biscuits and gravy were well presented, but the gravy was lukewarm at best and the andouille sausage was not sautéed enough to release its customary punch. Honestly, it looked a sliced hot dog. The biscuit had a good flavor and texture but should have been better toasted. The hash was a large portion, with a good flavor profile; the lemony sautéed kale really spruced it up. However, for an extra $8 one expects more than a few shreds of duck confit.

    John S.

    We stayed at the Kimpton the restaurant is located in, so got to enjoy breakfast and dinner here. For breakfast, the waygu steak and eggs was tender, cooked to perfection and very filling. Even the classic two egg breakfast was executed well, and very filling with a healthy amount of crispy potatoes and toast. The only complaint was the sausage was barely warm. For dinner, we tried the clams which also had chorizo, a tasty kimchi broth and plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the broth. The brussel sprouts were nicely charred but perhaps overdone on whatever sauce they were in, which added a bit too much saltiness for my likeing, and same went for the burnt bread sauce the salmon was cooked in that added too much saltiness. Service was good and attentive for each meal. Ambiance was basic for breakfast but for dinner they have dim lighting and candles at the table, which is a nice touch.

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    Tim N.

    Loved the food and service at Shaker + Spear along with the open kitchen design and ambiance. I had the Ora Salmon which was spectacular along with the PNW Oysters, Crispy Mushrooms, and Focaccia bread. The drinks were also top notch, especially the Sunny Days Ahead which was so good I needed to order a second glass! The service was terrific and all of my colleagues who dined there with me had a similar positive experience and were excited about returning!

    Salmon...fresh & flavorful! Excellent!    King Salmon*
    Veronica A.

    Food & service was outstanding! Place is so cozy, modern & chic. Love the vibes. Enjoyed our dinner... focaccia was crusty & tasty, the crab was delish and the salmon was yummy. Would definitely be back.

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    Robert L.

    Found this place as we made an impromptu stay in the city. This was a very cute little restaurant. We had the skirt steak and eggs with a pressed juice, biscuits and gravy with a pineapple mimosas. They were both done very well, the steak was cooked too long and our waiter noticed and made the correction. Loved the very attentive service, very polite and friendly. We found great parking near where we could also explore pikes market again.

    Hardev G.

    Wonderful dining experience while in Seattle. This restaurant truly stood out with great service and innovative dishes full of little surprises.

    PNW Sando (Steelhead) $25. Delicious.
    Charles H.

    Recently discovered that Steelhead is one of my favorite fishes, and they have it here! It's featured in the "PNW Sando" ($25) as well as a $42 dinner entree. I recently enjoyed the sandwich for a quiet relaxing mid-week lunch at the bar. Was a little disappointed that my server couldn't figure out the draft beer situation, so I settled for bottled beer. The sandwich was amazing. Perhaps the best dish I had over an 8 day trip to the PNW. The thick, perfect bacon was almost superfluous. I might pull it out and appreciate it all by itself!

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    Kelly T.

    Great little gem just a few blocks from pike place. The atmosphere, service, abs food were that of a James beard experience. The food was outstanding. Creative, local, well thought out and absolutely delicious. The service was just wonderful and the prices are great for the quality that you're getting.

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    My wife and I had a great experience dining here. The food was great, we all loved the drink and the steak. recommended.

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    How big are the portion sizes, would I be full from an entree?

    Everyone has different appetites, but as an average height and weight guy, I found the portions to be filling (and delicious.)

    Is there any gluten free options?

    Yes. They have fresh fish options and other meats and even a desert w/o gluten. They seemed knowledgeable about making options GF as well. No reaction for me!

    Are they turning away customers who do not want to show their vaccine records to employees?

    I have no problem showing my card. There is a sign at the hostess desk to be prepared to show ID AND Vaccination Cards. I was asked to put on my mask as I was leaving the… Read more

    Do they require reservations right now?

    Do they have a Happy hour?

    Yes

    Is this establishment appropriate for kids, ages 2 & 4? Would it be better to bring them for breakfast/ lunch instead of dinner?

    I'm sure it's ok, but I wouldn't recommend it. The place is perfect for an special evening without the little ones.

    Do they provide free parking here?

    Hi Ly, unfortunately street parking is pay to park until 8pm Monday through Saturday however Sunday is free if you're lucky enough to find a spot! If you're dining at Shaker + Spear, you can valet your car for up to 3 hours for $15. Hopefully that… Read more

    Hi is it 21+?

    I have been here for brunch and have seen kids here, so I am pretty sure it's for all age!

    Is there a dress code we have to follow?

    You can certainly dress casually. I wouldn't wear sweats, but athleisure would be appropriate as well

    Do they not have the coriander crab anymore?

    Hi Pallavi. With our most recent menu roll out, we switched from the coriander crab to a cold dungeness crab as part of our PNW seafood platter. Good new though, the coriander crab will reintroduce itself on our December menu. Keep an eye on our… Read more

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    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    The night before, I'd had oysters at an overly performative but insanely beautiful bar on 12th Ave…read more(iykyk) and they left a lot to be desired. So when I woke up still craving shellfish, RockCreek was the call. It was the right one. A dozen oysters to start: Kumamoto and Shigoku. Clean -- no grit, no sand. Whatever they're doing back there, it's working. The brine was full and present in every shell, and the mignonette hit that rare sweet spot of light but actually seasoned. The Winter Old Fashioned? Get it. It was so delicious. Then came the crab Benedict. The side salad alone was worth writing home about -- big, buttery, peppery leaves draped in one of those feather-light vinaigrettes that sounds simple until you try to replicate it at home and realize you can't. But the real star of the entire plate was the potatoes. Crispy outside, genuinely fluffy inside, seasoned with conviction. A masterpiece is not too strong a word. Closed with a glass of pink wine. Was eyeing the bottle with the piglet on the label, but it was bottle-only -- a distinction I find increasingly arbitrary as a former server and bartender. One day that policy will be a relic. Not yet, apparently. Best brunch I've had in Seattle in two years. Highly recommend.

    I wanted a nice seafood happy hour without breaking the bank. RockCreek checked all the boxes -…read morelarge HH menu, good selection, tasty bites and great ambience. We enjoyed the calamari, paella and lingcod and fries. Everything was shareable and delicious. The menu online has not been updated with the current prices, but it's still a good value. Welcoming staff and friendly service. It was a hot day, so we opted to sit inside, but they do have outdoor seating.

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    Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

    Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    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.

    Great food, fabulous service, and a lively atmosphere Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar is a great spot…read morefor dining decadence. This restaurant is fantastic with fresh oysters and delicious seafood dishes in a relaxed, casual setting. They also have amazing cocktails that they frequently play with. I highly recommend Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar for their oysters. Now, one can get oysters about anywhere in Seattle's seafood scene, but Taylor Shellfish embodies "from tide to table". You aren't going to find single-source many other places. I had a grand time here. We came during lunch when it was very busy, but by the time we left it had mostly emptied. When it is busy it can be quite noisy but I could still hear my friend. Our waiter was fabulous. Gave great recommendations, was enthused and passionate his cheery demeanor was contagious. I'd happily go back.

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    My family loves oysters so much to where they forgot which oyster was what haha. The oysters here are amazing and delicious!
    My family loves oysters so much to where they forgot which oyster was what haha. The oysters here are amazing and delicious!
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    Half Shell

    Half Shell

    4.4
    (194 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    For a oyster lover, this restaurant is amazing…read more 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.

    Bit of a late review, but pulled up to Half Shell for the Spring Restaurant Week menu with a few…read morefriends. It wasn't too hard to get a weekday reservation for 4 and it's located right on the waterfront of Pike's Place, but it was pretty easy to find street parking nearby. Overall, the food was a little inconsistent in quality across the board, but the vibes are excellent for a nicer night out. Oysters (4/5): Super fresh and they have a rotating set of local options. We went with the waiter's recommendation, which were super sweet and a bit salty. One of my friend's had never had oysters before and they were pleasantly surprised by the way it wasn't too fishy! Clam Chowder (4.25/5): Clam chowder was actually probably one of the best bites of the night. Super creamy and luxurious with a good amount of clams. Shrimp Cocktail (2.5/5): Unfortunately, the shrimp were overcooked and too chewy. A real shame because the shrimp are huge! Surf N Turf (2.75/5): Mixed feelings on this one. The scallops were really small, but delicious, fresh, and sweet. The beef cut was some sort of awful hangar steak that didn't feel fresh. A bit small for a main and roasted potatoes were just okay. Lobster Roll (4/5): The bread was warm and nicely toasted with butter. I wish there was a bit more lobster to improve the ratio, but the quality of the lobster was nice! Atlantic Beach Pie (4/5): Very very tart, but I loved it especially with the fresh whipped cream. The saltine crust brought a good amount of salt as well.

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    Duke's Seafood

    Duke's Seafood

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Where do I begin?! We had such an amazing experience at Dukes, for our last night in Seattle. We…read morewalked in with no reservations for a party of 2 & were sat at a clean table overlooking the harbor. Our incredible server Trey soon came over and helped us decide on some drinks, as we were debating between a few. The menu has so many options, it was hard to just choose one! We soon put our appetizer orders in, as well as our entrees. The calamari tasted fresh and crispy, what's not to like? The oysters I was recommended, tasted sooo fresh! The smoked salmon deviled egg was something I've never thought would work, but it tasted amazing. You can never go wrong with fish and chips, which tasted great! Our server was so sweet and was very attentive throughout the whole night. Dessert time came around and Trey recommended this Washington berry pie, we were sold! It came out deliciously warm with some ice cream on top, which was the cherry on top for our night!! Can't say enough great things about this restaurant, great staff, solid menu, we will definitely be back!!

    Have to admit at being disappointed in my latest experience at Dukes…read more It was about three weeks ago, the last Sunday in May. Went with my husband and met some family for lunch. We got there first, as the rest of the family went to the wrong location. So my husband and I were just there drinking water and waiting for them for a while. -I asked our waiter to please. "keep the water coming". Anyway, everyone finally arrived and we got things ordered. The food arrived in a timely way. Unfortunately, I have to report that their prices have gone quite high. I know most restaurants have had to raise their prices, but considering the food, both my husband, and myself felt that their prices were prohibitive, and with that in mind, we probably will not be back for quite a while. My hubbs had their lobster mac & cheese, which he gave a 7 out of 10. I had their lobster roll, which frankly, I could only give a 5 out of 10. It wasn't very flavorful, and definitely needed the dipping sauces that were served with it. Rather awkwardly put together as well, which made it kind of messy. Just kind of hard to eat. I did really enjoy their sweet potato fries though. Everyone else had various seafood dishes, which looked good, and one had a burger, which looked absolutely delicious. (I was kind of jealous once I saw it.) The service was good to begin with, but we had to flag down the waiter for water more than once. And towards the end of the meal, I was having some of that dipping sauce with the last of my sandwich; it was on the spicy side and I was out of water. Tried several times to get the waiter's attention, but it didn't work, and I had to literally yell at him to bring me some water. It was a little embarrassing, but I really needed it, & I was getting kind of mad! I mean, after all, I had made a point early on of asking him to refill the water. So that really kind of pissed me off. Because neither myself nor my husband had ordered any other beverage, & we really needed that water something fierce!! So obviously, I have mixed feelings on Dukes at this point. If money is no object, I'd say sure, go here and enjoy something tasty. But make sure you order some beverages so you don't have to count on the waiters for water!!!

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