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    Shaker + Spear

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

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    Seared scallops
    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!

    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.

    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.

    Hardev G.

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

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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.

    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!

    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!

    Hamburger

    The atmosphere is so nice. They have an incredible burger & fries. Wine list is great. Service is perfect, everyone is nice and happy to help.

    Wagyu Skirt Steak  Eggs*
    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.

    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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    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 miFremont
    $$$
    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.

    Came in for happy hour on a quiet Tuesday night and had a great experience, as usual. Rock Creek…read morecontinues to deliver bright, flavorful food. We ordered some of our go-tos -- hamachi crudo, tuna tartare, and calamari -- and everything was spot on. The vinegar dill fries are exceptional: thin, super crispy, and loaded with seasoning (honestly hard to stop eating). We also tried the loaded fish sandwich and the cornmeal-battered lingcod -- both solid choices. Spicy margarita lived up to its name with a nice kick. It was pretty dead when we arrived around 5pm, with only one other larger table seated, which made for a relaxed, easygoing happy hour. Always a dependable spot when you're craving seafood done right.

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    Taylor Shellfish Farms - Manila Clam and Mussel Steamers

    Taylor Shellfish Farms

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    0.7 miCapitol Hill
    $$$

    Visiting Seattle for the first time, I was really looking forward to coming here after looking up…read moresome places that were popular for some seafood or highly recommended. Upon walking in, we noticed the server was pretty quick to take the initiative to push a couple high tops together since most of the tables only sat 2. We also had a child with us so he offered us a booster seat. I feel like that was the last time we were treated pleasantly. Our server was very dry and direct when he approached us. I told him my husband has celiac and his response was "Ok." I followed up with so can you tell us what options we have that are Gluten free friendly? (Didn't think I needed to ask after mentioning a severe allergy) He just stepped away and looked like he was trying to find out from someone in the kitchen. He came back shortly after and gave us our options. We ordered a few different things to share, oysters, the fish dip and mussels tostada. The vibe we got was that he did not enjoy serving us because we had a child with us and I seem to be asking him too many questions. That is the impression he left with us. I will say the oysters were very fresh and enjoyable. We also got the crab Mac n cheese which was cheesy and tasty. We asked him for some more chips since we ran out quickly for the smoked oyster dip. He seemed annoyed but got us more. I could overhear that he sounded more pleasant with the other guests surrounding us. The mussels tostada flavors were nice but I didn't love the texture of them which is totally just my preference. He dropped off the check shortly after and noticed there was a 18% gratuity which I found out is standard for downtown Seattle. Being in the industry I do think it's a courtesy to mention it when dropping off the check to a guest. On another note, I did think the seafood tank in the center was cool because you could see all the geoduck and oysters they were offering. Overall, I think we wanted to enjoy our experience more but the servers attitude and demeanor towards us was off putting and we just tried to eat quickly and leave. Don't think we'll return to this location.

    Dropped by on a Friday afternoon for happy hour after walking around Emerald City Comic Con all…read moremorning. Their happy hour runs from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; we arrived around 2:30 and the place was packed. We had to wait about 15-20 minutes to be seated. ​From the happy hour menu, we ordered: ​Oysters of the Day: The Beach Glass and Kumamoto were today's oysters, so we ordered six of each at $2.25 apiece, which was a pretty good deal. The Kumamoto is on the sweeter side and went down nice and smooth. The Beach Glass was firmer with more of a chew. Both were really tasty and super fresh. Geoduck Chowder: The chowder itself is not too heavy and was really tasty. People are probably used to having clams in their chowder, but geoduck is a great alternative. We ordered this with a side of bread. ​Smoked Oyster Dip: This one is very creamy and savory, and it tasted great with the smoked oysters in it. It came with potato chips, which were fine, but since the dip is already salty, the chips made it even saltier. It goes down really well with a pint of beer, but we ended up eating it with our side of bread from the chowder, which paired better than the chips in my opinion. ​From the regular menu, we decided to order the Crab Mac and Cheese. They used a smoked Beecher's cheese sauce which was great, but it seemed to overpower the crab meat. It isn't a dish I would recommend for the crab. ​Overall, happy hour at Taylor's is still a great deal and a must-visit for fresh oysters.

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    Half Shell - Oyster

    Half Shell

    4.4(184 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    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.

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

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    Duke's Seafood - Crab cake

    Duke's Seafood

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 miSouth Lake Union, Eastlake
    $$

    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!!

    Duke's is, well... Duke's…read more It is a bit of a formulaic small chain of restaurants that offer a waterside view and a seafood heavy menu. The food is good, but not something that will bring you back over and over again. The service on the other hand is incredibly good. Kind, thoughtful and incredibly authentic. We took my mother - a person who lives with disabilities and requires a mobility scooter. The staff went out of their way to help her feel comfortable and well taken care of. In my book - the staff of Duke's of south Lake Union are a solid 5 stars rating. And, the food is a 3'ish rating. Put together- it's a place that is worth visiting if for nothing else than the amazing staff. Oh, and the view on Lake Union is also really great, especially if you can grab a table near one of the patio heaters.

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