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    Cutters Crabhouse

    3.8 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Film on top of the New England Clam Chowder Bowl
    Stan M.

    While visiting Pike Place Market today, we decided to stop at Cutter's Crabhouse for a late lunch. The restaurant is very nice inside with plenty of seating, two TVs above the bar, a full bar, and a good selection of craft beers. I ordered the Clam Chowder bowl $13.50 and the Salmon & Shrimp Louie Salad $39.50, while my wife started with the Shrimp Cocktail $20.00 and ordered the Snow Crab Legs $48.00 for her entrée. The clam chowder was a little disappointing when it arrived. It had a film across the top that made it seem like it had been sitting for a while and possibly reheated. Once I stirred it up, it was thick and actually had a good flavor, but the presentation definitely wasn't appealing. The Salmon & Shrimp Louie was good, and the salmon had a nice flavor. My wife's shrimp cocktail came with six shrimp and cocktail sauce for $20, which seemed pretty expensive for what you received. She did say the shrimp were good, though, and she really enjoyed her snow crab legs. She also ordered a Diamond & Gold Margarita, which she said was strong and delicious. I ordered Manny's Pale Ale. One thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the happy hour situation. The beer I ordered was included on the happy hour menu ($6.50) starting at 3:00 PM. When we checked out, I asked about the price ($8) but was told that because the order had been entered into the system before 3:00, they wouldn't honor the happy hour price. I understand policies are policies, but after spending over $150 on lunch, I thought they could have made that small adjustment. On the positive side, our server was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, it was a good lunch with some very good seafood. The snow crab legs, Salmon & Shrimp Louie, and margarita were all hits. The chowder presentation and the handling of the happy hour pricing were the only real disappointments.

    Andi L.

    What an awful experience. Service was abysmal - getting our drinks took over 20 minutes. Our waiter disappeared for long periods of time. Food was overpriced and bland. Table cloth was dirty, the windowsill we were by covered in dust and bugs. If you're looking for a nice meal and experience - run far from Cutters.

    Crab and Artichoke melt
    Rob B.

    Couldn't be a more beautiful place and location. I didn't know it was part of the Landry's collection. Service was particularly on point perhaps owing to Landry's. Manila clams starter was money! I went all in on the King Crab and though not top grade was delicious. Some kitchen scissors or dedicated crab knife would have been helpful. Loved the mocktail menu and the Ginger Snap Cooler!

    Love the hot towels at the end of the meal.
    Louisa M.

    Cutter's Crabhouse is a great spot for fresh seafood right next to Pike Place Market, with amazing views of Elliott Bay. We had an 8:45 p.m. reservation and were seated pretty close to on time, although we didn't get one of the coveted window tables. The views are still beautiful throughout the restaurant. We came here to redeem Landry's points, and that process was a little frustrating. We ended up about $12 short of using the full reward, and our server didn't really help us find a way to use the remaining balance, which was disappointing. The service was the biggest downside. The restaurant seems very understaffed. Our waiter was friendly, but he was clearly overwhelmed and we waited a long time to place our order, to get our food, and to pay our check. The freshly brewed iced tea was delicious, but the glasses are tiny, so I was constantly needing another one (and our server wasn't great about giving refills). The food, however, was excellent. The menu has a great Pacific Northwest focus with fresh seafood, steaks, and options for vegetarians and vegans. We shared the hot crab dip appetizer ($20) and loved it, but wish it came with more crostini for dipping! I had the wood grilled King salmon with crab cake special with vegetable couscous ($55), and it was really good and fresh! The crab cake was a total afterthough. It was burned, oily, and borderline inedible. My husband ordered the Dungeness crab legs and poke (both listed as appetizers), and they made a perfect light meal. He said both were outstanding and incredibly fresh. I also love that Cutter's has an open kitchen. You can see everything being made to order, and there were clearly plenty of people working in the kitchen (it just seemed like they needed more servers on the floor). The only other downside is the atmosphere. The restaurant feels dated, with older booths and a dining room that feels more focused on fitting in tourists than creating an upscale experience. For the prices, I expected a little more polish. There's no dress code, at least not one that's enforced, so jeans and a T-shirt are totally fine. They also have a great cocktail menu if you want to grab a drink. Overall, Cutter's isn't a tourist trap like many places around Pike Place. The food quality is genuinely higher than average, and I'd come back for the seafood alone. Hopefully they can improve the staffing and refresh the dining room because this place has a lot of potential.

    Old fashioned
    James G.

    I wanted this restaurant to be better than it was. Unfortunately, it was rushed, the fish was over complicated, and the drink was too sweet and not very strong. I tried the clam chowder, and it was dryer than others I've had on this trip. It tasted okay, but just wasn't hot enough or filled with enough clams. I asked about what fish was freshest tonight and my bartender told me the Chilean sea bass. The entree I got was over complicated. The fish was decent, flaky, buttery, full of flavor. The additional items with it were too much. It was placed on a shrimp cake, not sure why that was selected, it was way too much. It also had a combination of sauces that were confusing and didn't complement the fish. The cucumber ribbon and mushrooms were just strange. I think some steamed vegetables or potato or rice would have done better to pair with the fish. The drink was at least served correctly with one single ice sure. But it was way too sweet. The entire service was strange - I know I was there towards closing, but was told the bar was still open for drinks and food. So I took a seat there. But the continued conversation with the bartenders about how they were now going to have to stay later due to the additional orders coming in and how they still had a lot to stock and clean. Then my bartender disappeared after he gave me the check and I had to wait until the other bartender finally checked me out. So as I said - it's a great location - I was hoping for much better quality food and service and I left disappointed. 3 stars would be the highest I could rate based on my personal experience.

    Seafood Trio and Seared & Roasted Salmon, Cantonese Style
    Robyn C.

    We made a reservation and we were lucky enough to get a table overlooking the water. Jess was a fantastic server! Very friendly and accommodating. The food was good. The Manila clams were my favorite part of the meal. My daughter said the creme brulee is a 5 out of 5...which might be why I only got a couple of bites lol

    Randy P.

    Great food and drinks. Great service, friendly people and knowledgeable of the menu I really like this place because it is consistently great food and great place.

    Heirloom Tomato Salad was incredible
    Mike L.

    Seafood restaurant with beautiful views of the puget sound nestled just next to Pikes Market. Made a res in advance and the restaurant was quite full. Our waiter Greg started off great but it almost seemed as his descriptions for items on the menu were canned answers. So when we first sat he told us about some items and when he came back around and I asked him which he thought was better or more popular he just the same explanation of one of the dishes word for word, sounded like someone rewound and replayed a recording. Other than that found myself looking for another beer through a good portion of my dinner because he never came and checked on us if we needed anything after the meals were served by someone else., 1 star deduction. Other than that the heirloom tomato salad was incredible. Also the halibut and Alaskan king crab were both on point. We shared two desserts that were both incredible. Cutters is a Landry's property and the price point is a bit higher because of the view and location but well worth it if you can. Would have been a solid 5/5 if I wasn't drinkless for all that time.

    Wedge salad
    Rosemary S.

    Food was really great, Salmon awesome and Halibut amazing. The wedge salad was delicious, service and view beyond words.

    Bill A.

    The new light rail service from the Eastside opens up a whole bunch of dining opportunities that were too inconvenient prior. Cutters is back in the playlist, and I returned for the first time in years, you can't recreate that view on the Eastside. First up, a heads up. It's a corporate restaurant, the waiter's are all schooled in the art of upselling. Just relax and let them do their routine, they are required to so don't get upset. We came in during Seattle Restaurant Week and they did a great job with their 3 course dinner. One chowder, one salad, one seafood pasta, one salmon, all of it excellently seasoned and prepared. And oh did I mention the view??

    Chilean Sea Bass
    Sara H.

    This place was great! We wanted a waterfront seafood restaurant for our last night and this place did not disappoint. We booked a reservation, you need a reservation anywhere you go in Seattle. A great location and choice for dinner!

    Arash R.

    The location is perfect, and the views beautiful! We went on a Sunday in early Spring, and it was very busy, so consider making a reservation during peak times. The server was good, not amazing but solid, no complaints. The food was also pretty solid, benchmark for local seafood. We ordered from a special menu where we got to experience a little of a lot of items. I'd go back whenever in town.

    New England Clam Chowder Bowl, King Crab Legs 1 lb., Grilled Seafood Trio, Pacific Oysters, Grilled Honey Chipotle Shrimp
    Salma S.

    I really enjoyed my dinner at Cutters Crabhouse! My dad and I ordered a lot of meals to share because we wanted a taste of iconic Seattle dishes, and everything was great. I have to give a special mention to the clam chowder, chipotle shrimp, and the sea bass - they were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The resturant itself is in the iconic Pike Market and is on the waterfront, so created a truly stunning, calming and authentic dining experience. Our server was so friendly and helpful. This was a great first meal to introduce us to delicious Seattle food!

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    James was super friendly. The food was unbelievably delicious. The view out the windows was very nice

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    Of course they send me a canned response with a broken feedback link. People stay away from this place!

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    Is there a kids menu?

    I didn't see one. IMO, it's not a place for kids.

    What is the dress code like?

    Was there for a weekend lunch and it was casual. I would say more tourists than locals so all different types of dress.

    Where do you park that car that we will be using since taking a bus for a late dinner isn't my idea of a great thing and I live here, in the city- do they have valet?

    No we do not have a valet, I'm sorry . We do have discounted parking on premise . Hope to see you soon !

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    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place - Fish and chips

    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    Keep coming back here for amazing food! Dined there many times and food was absolutely fantastic…read moreand so many great food to choose. I came there for dinner and had the Bacon Clam Chowder and Pepperoni pizza which taste so good. They have good quality of food and everything taste so wonderful. The place was so nice and they have great setting. The ambiance was so pleasant. Nice experience dining there.

    Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

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    Lively Interior at Old Stove

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    Poblano Mac n cheese

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    Half Shell - Oyster

    Half Shell

    4.3(222 reviews)
    0.0 miDowntown
    $$

    I came here to meet up with friends for happy hour recently, and had such a nice time!…read more Half Shell is situated just outside of the busiest parts of the Pike Place area, so it's easy to get to but actually relaxed. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, as well, so it's a great place to meet with a group. We had 6 oysters each off the happy hour menu, which were perfect plump Hama Hamas that day. I also had the cheeseburger with a side of fries, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The cheeseburger was juicy, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked, and I especially loved that the lettuce and onion were shredded thinly. To wash it all down, I had a couple of spritzes, and really enjoyed the "a rose is a rose". Service here is friendly and quick, and we felt very well taken care of. Half Shell is honestly a perfect place to have a meal with friends. It's central and easy to get to, there's lots of seating in a gorgeous restaurant, and the food is great! Will be working this into my rotation.

    Came here after we heard about happy hour $2 oysters. We ordered half a dozen and I got a…read morestrawberry negroni to sip on. Strawberry Negroni: The negroni was quite good and not very bitter at all. Oysters: the oysters were super fresh and so yummy. We enjoyed it so much we ordered another half dozen. Roasted Oysters: We also ordered the roasted oysters which were also great but we felt the panko breadcrumbs gave it a weird texture. Overall, great oysters for happy hour. The place is also super cute and well decorated, and our server was a beautiful man. Would come back again!

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    Half Shell - I can eat oysters all day

    I can eat oysters all day

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    Shaker + Spear - Crispy Mushroom

    Shaker + Spear

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.1 miBelltown
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    While visiting Seattle for a few days, I made reservations at Shaker + Spear and wasn't quite sure…read morewhat I wanted to order. I noticed the salmon on the menu and decided to give it a try since I was looking for something a little lighter. I am so glad I did. Without exaggeration, it was the best salmon I've ever had. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce and accompanying ingredients brought everything together beautifully. Every bite was outstanding. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was fantastic, the service was friendly and attentive, and the bar offered a great selection of cocktails and spirits. If you're visiting Seattle or looking for a great dining experience, I would absolutely recommend Shaker + Spear. The salmon alone is worth coming back for.

    Nice and easy restaurant attached to a hotel. Service was rather slow this evening as there was…read moreonly one cook in the kitchen. It's nice to watch the staff cook because it tells you that the food is fresh. I have high expectations for seafood in Seattle. However, I was disappointed with the scallops as it tasted raw and cool to the touch in the center. I'm not a scallop expert but this one missed the mark - the flavors were off with the sauce (tasted earthy). Presentation and color looked good, but this didn't taste good. Also came here breakfast several times. I don't have pictures, but each time the breakfast was amazing!

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    Welcome note..

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    Mussels

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    The Capital Grille - Filet Mignon – hand-cut classic perfection.

    The Capital Grille

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
    $$$$

    On Monday, June 8th, 2026, I celebrated my birthday at The Capital Grille with my son and his…read moreamazing girlfriend. From the moment we entered and my son gave his name for the reservation, I was greeted with happy birthday wishes by the hostesses. His girlfriend met us there, and she was already seated. The table had confetti in celebration of my birthday. I was so impressed and truly honored that someone from The Capital Grille took the time to write me a personal birthday card from the restaurant. WOW! Our server, Antonio (Tonio), was professional, attentive, kind, patient, and fun. He was incredibly accommodating, especially to the member of our party who had a gluten and red bell pepper allergy. He was a major part of making sure our experience was a very memorable one. The food was absolutely delectable! I had the surf and turf with lobster tail and medium-well steak, which was topped with jumbo lump crab meat and rich béarnaise sauce. The other guests dined on Cooper River salmon with risotto, along with seared scallops and lobster risotto. The night ended with the most beautiful surprise, which included a well-decorated plate with "Happy Birthday," a cheesecake topped with burnt sugar, and fruit compote, also a chocolate espresso cake that had my taste buds dancing. Thank you to the management and staff at The Capital Grille for making my actual birthday dinner a night to remember. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean. This is so important to me, because I check the health inspection score to determine whether or not I will dine at a restaurant.

    Not quite as good as I remember from 2010s but still one of the best steakhouses in the greater…read moreSeattle area. The price was very reasonable for lunch and I love the vibe of this restaurant. It is high-end but it doesn't feel pretentious and the interior decor has some local representation (Photos of Bruce Lee and Jimi Hendrix for instance!). Service was great. Like 99% of restaurants in Seattle, there is no dress code but most people that dine here come in slightly dressed up. I think my preference goes to The Metropolitan Grill in this area but I definitely would not turn down opportunities to dine at the Capital Grille for some good lobster bisque and beef.

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    The Capital Grille - Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    The Capital Grille - 14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

    Metropolitan Grill

    Metropolitan Grill

    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown
    $$$$

    Best steak I've ever had at a restaurant. This place is expensive but you get what you pay for and…read moreI went in prepared for the price tag. The drinks were great, not overly strong, but by no means weak. I had two martinis and my husband had a whiskey and coke. Our server was so kind and checked in regularly. He seemed really knowledgeable about the food and there was no lag time. My baked potato was amazing with all the fixings- cheese, sour cream, green onions. I appreciated he mashed it up a little before serving (little things I notice). Steak was easy to cut and went down smooth. Would definitely come again!

    The food was wonderful, but the server wasn't good. He was rather impatient when I asked for his…read morerecommendations for the temperature of the ribeye - I usually like my steaks done rare, but I had heard that fattier cuts like ribeye benefit from more heat to render out the fat. I ended up getting medium rare which was perfect, but he basically snapped at me for asking. Yikes. Sorry I need a little insight from my waiter, who is supposed to wait on me! This colored the perception of my meal greatly unfortunately. I love how they included flaky salt with their house bread. The house bread was very pretty as it had a pattern from the banneton. Lighter in texture though, without much of a crispy crust. The Classic Caesar Salad was great. Not many places include whole anchovy fillets. The lettuce was crisp, and the croutons crunchy! It was light dressed and included a grilled lemon half if you wanted more flavor. Very refreshing. The ribeye was very tender and flavorful. There was the perfect sear on it, and while I didn't know how long it was aged, it clearly met the goal of increasing the complexity of the meaty flavor. It was super beefy, and the fat was so tender. No gristle here! The asparagus spears were the largest I've ever seen, yet they were still tender. I'm not sure I would return or recommend this place due to the service. A shame.

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    Private Dining - Vintage Room

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    Met "Long Bone" Ribeye

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    Zig Zag Cafe - CHARCUTERIE BOARD

    Zig Zag Cafe

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
    $$$

    Went as part of a retirement meet up for some colleagues. We had a table for 10 on a busy busy…read moreThursday night. Service was great! They kept our drinks and water topped up. I didn't try the food as I was running between events, but everyone I was with seemed very pleased. The location is also ideal for any waterfront activities, and it's surprisingly spacious inside. A little loud, but that's the way of any bustling eatery in this area. Would go again!

    It's the night before FIFA and the city is alive with the pulse of summer. Zigzag Café tucked away…read moreon a terrace right beneath the Pike Lake Market is probably one of the best secrets of Seattle. When you come to town you want to visit this place... Maybe because of the vibe, maybe because of the mood lighting which is a sultry red, maybe because of the fresh signature roses, maybe because of the outstanding bartenders... Maybe because there's a patio outside under the stars and the lights, but the outstanding cocktails are always past of the experience. But you never get less than outstanding service when you walk into the ZigZag Café. Starts from the top with the owner and filters all the way through the bartenders, servers, and the hostesses. I tried the passionfruit colada and shifted to a whiskey sour with egg whites. Outstanding was the Burrata with yummy fried garlicky lentils, sweet heirloom tomatoes garnished with a generous springy of micro greens and drizzled with a glorious balsamic reduction...and chewy, thick slices of grilled sourdough. Perfection. Bartenders Eli and Ricky were top-notch de rigueur-- this place only has the best bartenders (including the legendary Murray ruled the bar for an era ) -- and Hannah was the hostess with the mostest. Every time I left my seat at the bar I would come back to the folded napkin. Simply amazeballs when the place is so packed. Because it was a Sunday night there was an amazing jazz trio. They started at eight and went through 1030. Not too loud so we couldn't speak but sultry and rich and soulful with joy. No cover charge -- just all part of the extraordinary hospitality that exemplifies the iconic ZigZag.

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    Bartender mixing drinks

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