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    Way Back Crab Shack

    3.8 (31 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Crab Sandwich. Just crab, grilled, w tomato, and some lemon wedges on a spike.
    Randy S.

    Seattle, T-Mobile Park. August 2023. Located out in the deep left- center field concourse. Yes, that qualifies as being Way Back. But then, aren't all the best ballpark food vendors - that the common fan has access to - located out in center field? If you want fried clams or clam chowder, you choose Ivar's. But for a crab sandwich or shareable crab fries you have to fight the crowds and get in line here. It is worth the wait. Grab something and walk over to the rail to look at the day's starting pitchers warming up in the bullpens and enjoy yourself.

    crab fries with tarter sauce
    Alison O.

    Why did you close your stand alone restaurant? I can only enjoy your food during baseball season! I have been waiting all year to find time to go back to this place. The fries are amazing with GENEROUS amounts of fresh crab and who doesn't love Old Bay?! And the sandwiches are loaded with crab too! Perfect ballpark food to go with my beer as I stare at the space needle in the distance. What a perfect day!

    Dianna P.

    Based on positive reviews I've read on Yelp, I was quite disappointed with the sandwich. This was not worth $18.50! Sandwich was not fresh, the slab of crab meat was very thin, bread was extremely greasy on the outside with barely any flavor on the inside and I had a few pieces of crab shell in the sandwich. The only saving grace about the sandwich was the flavor of the crab.

    Crab fries

    My second time trying crab fries from crab shack and it's pretty good! My first time was probably better but regardless it was delicious :) the side Mayo/ aioli also goes sooooo well with the crabs and fries and they give a reasonable amount of crab!

    Sandwich just packed with Crab!
    Tony C.

    I read online somewhere an article that had the best thing to try in each MLB stadium. For Safeco field it listed the Crab Sandwich, so I had to stop by and try it out. Wow what a sandwich! I was very surprised at the amount of Crab they put on these, very bountiful and filling. The bread was incredible, toasted with garlic and butter, you can't go wrong there! I also had the seasoned fries here and they did not disappoint. Service here was great. There was essentially no line and the sandwiches and fries were all ready and waiting under hot lamps. The flavor was great though, I'll definitely be back to have another one this season!

    Arie L.

    Delicious, nothing spared. Toasted buttery French sourdough bread with chunks of 100 percent Dungeness crab meat. Served with ripe tomatoes. They're already prepared and inside their heating display cases. If the line isn't too long, they'll let you choose which sandwich you want. Some are burnt and some are lightly toasted. There are also Cajun fries sold here. I shall try some next time with their beer on tap!

    Patrick O.

    Let me do you all a favor... section 187 that's where this is at. I, probably like you, was drunk as F and searched yelp for the location and couldn't find jack S. Got super frustrated...Enjoy the pictures. Crab fried were fire guys.

    Crab Sandwich
    Jack C.

    Hands-down the best place that offers the most quality food item in the entire stadium. They are located in center field and right above the pen. They offer a unique twist on the traditional sandwiches and fries you get from a typical stadium by adding Dungeness crab. It's definitely pricy at about $16 for each, which is understandable since Dungeness crab is expensive, but you know what? TREAT YO SELF. If you're a foodie, you'll definitely want to grab the crab sandwich. The Dungeness crab, tomato, and Mayo wrapped in a beautifully grilled garlic butter sourdough all work in harmony to make you want to keep coming back for another bite. Also, crab on fries? I know what you're thinking, how does that work? It's just like ketchup on eggs, or dipping your fries in a Wendy's Frosty, when it works, it works. It tastes just like how it sounds, crab on top of fries. Nothing too special, but definitely flavorful and worth trying out! My recommendation would be to definitely get the crab sandwich. It's something I always try to get whenever I feel like I can justify spending that much within my college budget.

    Crab Sandwich
    Carol L.

    I try to make it Safeco at least once a year to catch my Angels on the road at this beautiful ballpark. I usually go to a couple of games and eat before showing up. But this time, for the second game, a day game, I decided to eat at the ballpark. I looked up articles suggesting the best items to eat at different ballparks and, for Safeco, it was this CRAB SANDWICH. Now, my only regret is that I didn't have this at both games! I walked by the stall and thought the sandwich looked pretty decent. The line wasn't too bad either so I queued up. Price-wise, it's within the ballpark (ha) of what you'd pay since you know, you're at a ballpark. Anyhow, it was an amazing sandwich! Piled between two thick and crunchy slices of garlic butter grilled sourdough was a surprising amount of shredded Dungeness crab meat and slices of tomatoes. That's it and that's all you need. I was tempted to get another, but alas it's something to look forward to on my next trip to Safeco!

    Crab sandwich
    Jessica L.

    This crab sandwich was super delicious!! Really wasn't expecting much when I got it. It wasn't even freshly made! Looked like it was sitting out for a while. But man oh man was it ever delicious!! My sandwich was packed with crab and was seasoned deliciously. Nicely grilled and super yummy. Kinda expensive but it was a stall in the ballpark so the price was pretty expensive. Came here around the 7 th inning and there wasn't a line (though they weren't cooking it fresh anymore). 10/10!

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    Love the crab sandwich and old bay fries, probably the best food at t-mobile on game day!

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    One of the best meals I have had at a baseball game. Crab sandwich ftw.

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    I looked up articles suggesting the best items to eat at different ballparks and, for Safeco, it was this CRAB SANDWICH.

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    Mama's Crawfish & Seafood House - Combo II + 1 lb. Shrimp (Head-on) w/ House Special Sauce

    Mama's Crawfish & Seafood House

    4.7(59 reviews)
    1.9 miBelltown

    I've been here before last time I visited Seattle and I wanted to come back. I love the Asian…read morelanterns looks like buoys. Very clean restaurant. Got seated right away. The prices are pretty good and a nice variety of seafoods. Today I got a pound of black mussels and a pound of clams in garlic butter. You put the food in a bowl so everything stays in one place. We also got a side of corn and potatoes. I'd say definitely try this spot when you come in this area. The service was quick and will fill you up at an expensive cost!

    A Shell of a Good Time in Belltown…read more Sometimes you walk into a restaurant expecting a cute little dinner... and you walk out realizing you just had a full-on crabsolutely delicious experience. That's exactly what happened during my recent visit to a small seafood spot tucked away in Belltown. First off: parking was surprisingly easy for a Sunday night, which already felt like a win in Seattle. The restaurant itself was smaller than we expected, but it had some fun décor and a cozy vibe. We were seated in the corner, and while it was comfortable, I'll admit the space felt a little plain in that area. I kept thinking a little extra nautical flair would've made it feel more complete. They also had a couple TVs on showing news and sports, which felt slightly off-theme--like I came for seafood, not breaking news. But honestly... once the food arrived, I didn't care what was on those screens. Because the food? Shell yeah. The Main Event: Dungeness Crab Heaven!! We ordered the Dungeness crab cluster and added all the extras (because why wouldn't you?). We went all in with: corn potatoes broccoli andouille sausage And every single thing was cooked to perfection. The crab was sweet and tender, the sausage had the perfect bite, and the veggies weren't overcooked or soggy (which is rare in these types of seafood boil situations). It was hearty, flavorful, and honestly just the kind of meal that feels like a reward. The staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. And the little bibs they gave us were adorable. This place is crabsolutely worth it.

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    4.3(457 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
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    Got the lobster flight (spicy honey, lemon butter, truffle butter) which comes with a bag of chips,…read morea pickle, and any soft drink from their fridge (we got the marionberry crème). The total came out around $47, so thank god it also came with other stuff. Remember when lobster was considered peasant food?? This is perfect if you're craving a lobster roll and want to maximize your experience. I even shared it with a friend and it was filling enough for the both of us. You're asked if you want the rolls chilled or warm. Chilled is what they're most known for & for warm, they reheat the lobster again in butter, making it extra aromatic and buttery. Because it was quite chilly out, we went with warm. I'd recommend!

    Extra star for good, fast service even when they were busy…read more Between the 5 of us, we tried most of the small menu. The general consensus was...it was OK. The chowder was chunky but a bit bland, my wife thought the potatoes were undercooked. I had the flight of rolls - shrimp, crab, and lobster - myself. I didn't realize they were served cold (should have read more reviews), and they each had just a sprinkle of seasoning. I think my wife stole all the seasoning in the bite she had, she said it was a little dill-y, and the only dill I tasted was the pickle (which was good). Also had the marionberry crème soda, which I need to find closer to home. Overall, 4.3 stars seems pretty generous...especially since when I walked out the door I was still ready to eat. One of the kids said "it was kind of mid." Now that I know what that means, I'd agree.

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    Elliott's Oyster House - Raw Oyster Sampler

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    3.9(4.8k reviews)
    1.1 miWaterfront
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    Excellent selection of oysters, altho pricey. Great service, good ambience right on waterfront.read more

    Was in town for work and decided to take a walk on the pier. Ended up landing here to grab some…read moreoysters! They also had great reviews on Yelp which is always helpful. Greetings at the door were kind of awkward can't explain how or why, it just was lol. Since it was just myself, I opted to sit at the bar. Found seating at the oyster bar. Was greeted pretty quickly by Brandon. Service from waitstaff was kind of on the slower side (I had to grab my own menus since some time had passed... not sure if this was supposed to be handed to me at the front or not), it also took a bit to get my order and tab. But once i ordered the food came out pretty quickly (just got oysters, a beer, and chowder). But my waiter was def super friendly! Could've just been an off night. I think the saving grace here for my experience was Brandon! Glad I opted to sit at the oyster bar. This was my first time into Seattle, therefore first time visiting Elliot's. Appreciated the tidbits of knowledge he dropped regarding the oysters - honestly made me appreciate it more! Had him pick 6 different ones since I didn't have any context of the different species of oysters. Chatting with Brandon also felt like catchin up with an old friend. The oysters were delish! Super fresh and my favorite was the shigoku. The amount of oyster choices they had were overwhelming, in a good way! The spicy crab and corn chowder was also bomb, which was also recommended by Brandon as I was originally just going to try the classic/regular one. Id totally come back here again next time in town.

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