Where do I even start?…read more I feel blessed to live down the street from Fish Guys. You've no doubt heard how killer the poke is, that's why you're here on Yelp. Well, let me tell you - the hype is real! You can't go wrong with any option, but my personal favorite is the spicy salmon. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, my friends. Smoked salmon belly bowl is to die for. Same with the eel. So are ALL of the sushi bombs. Did I mention the smoked salmon mac salad is the undisputed king of mac salads? Don't even get me started on Sal's specials. From the crab rolls, to the Salmon Sinigang - the lunch options just don't miss. All of the smoked salmon is some of the best I've had in my 15 years living in Seattle. Especially the salmon jerky. I put the smoked fish up there with the best in PNW. All of the seafood here is so fresh, no matter what you're looking for you're getting the best the city has to offer. The staff are all amazing at what they do and are so friendly. You can tell they really love what they are doing and that speaks to how great the owners are. Love supporting good businesses. One trip and it won't be long before you have a new go-to take out spot and you'll be rocking fish guys gear. Trust me, just go...now.

Pulled up for a late lunch on a Saturday around 1:15PM and found a bit of a line piling up the…read moredoor. Seattle Fish Guys is a small store with very limited indoor seating and a couple of picnic tables outside for when the weather is nice. Overall, it is a little pricey, but still an authentic Hawaiian poke experience, which can be hard to find in Seattle proper. Sweet Shoyu Salmon (4.25/5): Salmon is fatty and almost melt in your mouth with a perfectly balance between sweet and savory. Onions add a bit of tang and overall a pretty perfect poke. Creamy Spicy Tuna (3.25/5): The texture on the tuna was just much less satisfying and this poke kind of just tasted overwhelmingly of sriracha. Definitely go for the salmon instead. Smoked Salmon Mac Salad (4/5): Not the creamy mac salad I was expecting, but instead a drying mac salad with a very generous amount of smoked salmon flaked in it. Definitely the boujee-est side I've gotten at a poke shop!

First time visit. Walked down Phinney Ridge to get a quick bite before going to the Dana Carvey &…read moreKevin Nealon comedy event at Woodland Park Zoo. We got here right at 4:30pm happy hour. WOW, they have amazing appetizers. I had the Black Garlic Caesar's Salad, Alaskan Ling Cod and Crispy Calamari. Amazing! Appetizers this good...really. Our server, Andy was phenomenal, helpful and had great recommendations. I really enjoyed the Ling Cod - wow. I can see why that is a fav here. We are outside. It was lovely even though it was overcast. Nice view, the food was so comforting and the butter old fashioned topped it off. What a gem down here on Phinney Ridge near Woodland Park Zoo!

Five-star oysters, five-star fare, Then the playlist punched…read moreme square in the ear, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, one after the next... Like someone's 2009 gym mix escaped the depths, RockCreek, every plate was close to perfection But every song felt like a personal rejection.

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.

Classic Steamers Combo (mussels and clams): 3/5, the broth was a bit sweet for my liking and it…read morelacked flavor. I did enjoy the seafood though. I did not like that there was no bread included with the meal. Baguette: 3/5 meh, it was cold and bland, I prefer mine thinly sliced and toasted Pinot Gris: 3/5 basic white wine but it did its job Overall I probably would not visit here again. I will note though the fish and chips seemed to be an extremely popular menu item, almost every table ordered it while I was there.

Taylor Shellfish, Pioneer Square, 410 Occidental Ave., Seattle, WA 98104…read more During a five-hour break from the time Amtrak's Empire Builder arrived in Seattle until its Cascades departed for Vancouver, I had time to enjoy a leisurely meal at Taylor Shellfish in Pioneer Square. Located a few blocks from Amtrak's King Street Station, Taylor Shellfish offered an inviting mix of lunch and dinner menu items. In its website, we learn that this is the brand's Oyster Saloon "because it is the perfect place to enjoy our specialty cocktails or a drink of your choice from our extensive bar offerings with freshly shucked oysters during an after work happy hour." I was looking for a light lunch, and selected Classic Clam Steamers, served in a shallot, butter, garlic and white wine broth ($19). Fit the bill perfectly. The seating was ample, vibe was friendly (FIFA's World Cup was in full gear), conversations were easy to participate in, and service was excellent. Restroom was clean, the Saloon was well-lit, and the bar was well-stocked.

This place came up on our yelp search for whole crabs, which we need to have while visiting…read moreSeattle. The creamy dip in the head crab shell got us intrigued, so we headed there for dinner. After a short wait for a table, we got seated and got our waters. The server gave us a run down of the popular items, one of which was their sampler for MP ($160). It has a dozen oysters, a whole crab, geoduck, shrimp cocktail, and more. Good deal for sharing. That was way to much food, so we just ordered the whole crab and geoduck sashimi. We also got a couple side orders of rice. The crab was pretty small to share, but it was fresh. The dip was pretty good. The crab "fat" flavor was a little too subtle, but it was still a tasty dip for the crab meat. I had imagined that it would be a kind of crab chowder, but it's more of a mayonnaise mixture. I thought $71 for the crab was a bit pricey though. The geoduck sashimi was really good. There were portions of both the siphon and belly fat. This isn't a typical menu item, so I was glad they offered it. The staff is so friendly. They made us feel at home. I wish they could just hang and chat with us lol. They were so busy though. Anyway, we were satisfied with our meal and enjoyed our time there.

Half Shell is a wonderful seafood restaurant just north of Pike Place Market that really highlights…read morethe flavors of the Pacific Northwest. We started with fresh oysters, which were beautifully presented over ice with lemon and mignonette. They were incredibly fresh and delicious. We also tried the Dungeness crab roll, which was packed with sweet crab and served on a perfectly toasted bun. Everything tasted fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and relaxed. The wood interior, Pearl Bar, and outdoor patio make it a great place to enjoy lunch, dinner, or happy hour. The cocktail menu is also impressive and pairs perfectly with the seafood. Service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. If you're looking for excellent seafood near Pike Place Market, Half Shell is absolutely worth a visit. We had a great experience and would happily return.

Walking Pike Market area and I needed to take a break. Then,,,,, I found Happy Hour sign here!…read moreThey just opened but half of seats were already occupied. Must be good! When I got inside, the receptionist asked me table or counter, I was by myself so whichever is fine so she escorted me to the counter seat. It's a good size of the restaurant whether you're dining solo, enjoying a date night, or catching up with friends and family. I ordered half dozen of the oysters on the half shell-shucker's choice and mini-tini. When I ordered at the counter, the staff said I can pick mini-tini from regular martini menu. Oh, that's great. So, I chose "i dream of aquavit" and she told me "it's a little bit weird flavor, is it okay?" What? What's mean weird flavor? But I was interested in, so I told her I'd like to know "weird flavor" lol! Shortly, my "weird flavor(lol)" mini-tini came and it looked cute, taste was okay. I don't like sweet cocktail, so it's good for me but hard to explain by words. lol! My half dozen of oysters on the half shell, fresh, sweet sea flavor, and yum!! I enjoyed my break time and I'd like to come back & try regular menu!!!

The vibe was great. Ordered the lemon garlic prawns. Was the best pasta I had in years. Had the…read morelime in the coconut mixed drink, it was outstanding. Kala our server was exceptional. What stood out is she greeted everyone with a smile, positive energy and grace as if she owned the place. It's been hard to find a place with great service, great food and overall great experience. Thank you for making our visit a fun night. You have gained a new customer and fan. Ask for the vanilla bourbon ice cream, it was great. I was told to get it with the apple strudel.

Stephanie was our waitress today. She was absolutely fantastic. Great sense of humor and was super…read morefun to banter with.

My favorite restaurant in Seattle. Over the years they have had terrific entertainment while…read moreserving constantly fabulous food. Entrees as well as sides consistently exceptionable. I have loved this place in Post Ally for decades!!

I was celebrating a birthday with a loved one on a lovely Saturday afternoon in late June. The…read moresetting was perfect, with a sense of bustle without being too noisy or too crowded. The seasonal appetizer special (crab and pea bruschetta) was fabulous, as were the entrees. All our food choices were spot on, and recommended by the knowledgeable, professional, friendly wait staff member Jake, who was perfectly attentive to our needs at just the right times. Definitely a place to return to as often as I can manage it.

If I could give this 6 or 7 stars, I would. Ever since going back to New Jersey, I can't help crave…read morethe delicious coconut shrimp, the warm sourdough bread, and the fish-- oh god the fish. Of all the experiences in Seattle, this restaurant was the best. The servers were friendly and warm, the place was comfortable and had a great view of the water. Now beware one thing: this place is pricey. New York levels of pricey. Don't expect to leave with a light bill, but you get what you pay for.

We were in Seattle for a few days and looked up some of the top places for clam chowder. We had…read morealready tried the number one spot, so we made the trip up toward Lake Union to try this one. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and were told the wait would be about an hour and 15 minutes. We asked about the bar, and after about five minutes, two seats opened up. We ordered the Dinghy chowder sampler so we could try three different chowders. We came for the clam chowder. I thought the flavor was good, although the texture was a little different for me. The biggest disappointment was the regular clam chowder. We don't eat bacon, and they told us the bacon could not be left out. Since clam chowder was the main reason we came, that really took away from the experience. A few minutes after we ordered, a couple sitting next to us at the bar asked the same question we did: "Is there bacon in the award-winning clam chowder?" When the server said yes, they said, "Okay, never mind. We don't want that." So we weren't the only ones asking. We ended up having the lobster chowder. Overall, 3 out of 5. The experience was okay, but because we couldn't really try the clam chowder we came for, we don't plan to come back.