We came here during happy hour which is a great decision! The restaurant is very nice: I love the decoration of it. It looks so clean and chic! We ordered $2 happy hour oysters and the signing burger. Honestly the oysters are really good! Its way better than most of the oysters i had before giving i's an oyster lovers. We were not too hungry but after tasting it, we ordered more! The burger is on point too. It has a good mix of vege, sauce and beef patty. Lastly, the service is excellent, the server was very nice. I would highly recommend this place to everyone who love oysters!!! read more

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After a hot afternoon in downtown Seattle, this was just the place we needed for a late lunch. The ambiance was lovely with very few people and they kept it at a cool temperature. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who knew exactly what to recommend for me. I got the smoked black cod from the Sea Bar section of the menu. Although it was a smaller proportion than I would have wished given the price ($22), this plate had excellent flavor. I would recommend trying this dish out if you are looking for a small bite to eat. Not pictured: Others had the albacore tuna melt, grilled king salmon salad, and petit steak frites. I did not try these, but got word that the salad was especially delicious. Looking forward to trying that next! read more

Half Shell - Smoked black cod - with fennel jam and sour cream - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Half Shell took over the previous Tom Douglas-seafood centric restaurant Etta's last year I think. It shares the block with another Tom Douglas place Seatown Fish fry. Half Shell is the more refined of the two with a slightly fancier menu but the ambience is still casual. As the name suggests, they have some nice shellfish options. They will usually have three types of local oysters featured that are worth trying! The baked oysters are the larger pacific variety that are bigger and better for baking! My other favorite item there are the steamed manila clams that are served on top of toasted sourdough toast. I will usually also get the fresh catch which changes with availability. They do have a kids menu if you have younglings in tow. Check out their happy hour 3p-6p for some price deals! read more

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Great seafood that is open late and good location. The clams were tasty and done well while the oysters were fresh/on point. Dinner * Clams in white wine (Excellent) * Oysters (Very good) read more

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Went here for Seattle restaurant week and ended up getting one of the set menus and ordering stuff off the happy hour and regular menu that we wanted to try and do family style. This spot was really nice and well decorated and is so close to pike place and you can see the water from inside the restaurant. But overall we thought the food was very mid. Definitely skip the green beans bc some of the worst green beans I've had, not that they tasted bad but just no flavor and our server even noticied we didn't eat very much of it. The steak frites were solid. The seafood sampler was ok. The baked oysters were alright, little too much breadcrumbs for me. The oysters were good. The dessert was weird and I actively disliked it, the bottom of the cake tasted very herby like rosemary but the top was sweet and I didn't like the mix. Overall I'd probs come back for oysters and maybe try the crab roll but nothing else. read more

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We had a really good time here! The food was delicious and the staff were all friendly. Oysters were super fresh! Good service, clean restaurant. Would definitely go back! read more

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We just walked in for dinner and we were so happy with the experience and meal. The staff were friendly and squeezed us into Happy Hour. The two of us had the "mini" crab rolls. They were some of the best we've ever had and were far from being "mini". We then split an entree and had the carrot side dish which had the most interesting heirloom-like carrots I've ever had. We were super pleased with the entire experience and we'll return next time we are in Seattle. read more

Much better restaurants away from the strip and better value. You're paying for the location to be right on the strip.

order: - 18 oysters in total, 6 of each from the daily selection: it was so good, it tasted really fresh and was one of the better oysters i've had 5/5. - roasted oyster: unique for sure, but it was mainly just okay 3/5. - smoked salmon chowder cup: if you get anything, get this! it was so delicious, creamy, and didn't have a fishy taste at all 5/5. - manila clams: the portion size for this is honestly pretty worth it, but it was okay nothing crazy, but still good 4/5. - bristol bay sockeye salmon: it was pretty dry which was kinda sad for the price, and didn't compare other places (i don't recommend) 1/5 . - dungeness crab roll: filled with flavors and good amount of crab, and a good portion for fries as well. - our server was so sweet and nice, answered a lot of the questions we had as well. a great spot for dinner and date, lots of table seatings + bar and tv a too. read more

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The food was amazing! Mostly. Except for the scallop cure where the preserved lemon took over the scallop flavor and made it unpleasant. The service was good - I would say great, but we were there 3 times over the period of 2 days. We had 2 amazing servers, and one was semi clueless. Overall, I would go back! The food was yummy! read more

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I love that they have an oyster happy hour! The oysters in July were fresh, in season, and delicious!! I love how modern but still cozy this restaurant is. There's outdoor seating so you can people watch and take in the market smells (yes, good and bad) so it's still a classic pike place pick in my book. The service is generally good and decent timing for food, even when pretty busy. There's a couple non alcoholic cocktails, a few carbonated options as well, so everyone can hang. Tip: make a reservation during busy days so you can enjoy, and possibly even glance a Mr Douglas on your visit. read more

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Bad choice overpriced salty, uninspired food. Did not try the oysters they seem to be their speciality. What on earth is a potato roll ? Salty swimming in butter and 12.00.. We were not impressed. OTHER WONDERFUL CHOICES ...IN THIS FOODIE CITY. read more

$2 oysters during HH! The days of $1 oysters seem long gone so $2 is definitely on the cheaper side. Oysters tasted fresh and were shucked well. Everything we had was tasty, just needed salt for the fries in the steak frites as they came unseasoned. We also really like our salt so maybe just preference. There were several different martini options and the two we tried were super good. Only wish the happy hour deal was off regular-sized cocktails and not a mini for cheaper. Easy to make reservations online. Street parking was difficult at 5:30pm on a weekday but there are parking garages nearby for $5. read more

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Hands down one of the best happy hours I've been to in a long time $2/ oyster $12 burger with all the fixings $6 fries with ketchup and mayonnaise- real potatoes with sea salt You won't be disappointed Mom said the minitini was regular size or at least heavy handed- she was having a great time haha Good looking wait staff and very polite and fast!! read more

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*Only based off a quick happy hour experience* My friends and I were craving oysters, so when we saw a sign on the sidewalk that Half Shell had oysters during their happy hour, we said 'why the heck not'. Service was quick and our server was very friendly. We initially started with a half dozen of oysters, but it was so good that we ordered another half dozen. I now know that Pickering blue pool oysters are one of my favorites. I would be curious to try other items on the menu another time, but if you're looking for oyster happy hour that isn't too crowded, put this place on your radar. read more

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Fantastic dinner at Half Shell's Seattle Restaurant week East Coast take over menu. One had Cape Cod Clam Chowder and New Haven Clam Spaghetti amazing, perfectly balanced. The other had the NYC Steakhouse Wedge Salad and Maine Lobster Roll, loved them both beautifully presented. Both ordered Atlantic Beach Pie lemon curd with saltines crust, crazy good! Very creative menu as always. Great atmosphere and service. One of our favorite seafood restaurants. read more

This is a great place for happy hour to enjoy $2 oysters and cold martinis. However, don't ask them for blue olives, even though their dirty martini dip is serve with olives and a layer of blue cheese. Guess I should have stuffed my own. The dirty martini dip was yummy, with amazing house made chips. I love ahi tuna, but they only have albacore on the menu. I asked my server if the tuna is red before searing. After searing there is very little red remaining. I almost wonder if they over seared it. It tasted fine, but just didn't have that look I crave. The tuna comes with a large serving of potatoes and green beans. It's almost a meal in itself. I ordered a side of charred peppers and they were delicious. So when I was paying my check, my server asked how were things? My response: Just okay. I would have expected a great server to ask me did we fall short? He didn't which I was disappointed. I love to build a great connection with my server, but just didn't feel it was reciprocated. I was a very easy diner. When I asked if I was missing something special on the menu after I placed my order, I got a you're doing good. Personally I think there are other winners on the menu but he didn't have the time to share. I came to Half Shell not because of happy hour, but because it's the newest Tom Douglas restaurant. I felt my meal fell short of my expectations. read more

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After being turned away from another restaurant, we stumbled upon Half Shell, and I'm so glad we did! We asked for a table for two without a reservation, and the host was incredibly kind and accommodating. He offered to seat us at the bar with a drink while he worked on getting us a table, which was a lovely touch. Our server was fantastic--she took the time to explain their oyster selection and was attentive throughout the meal. The oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious, and we also tried the Dirty Martini dip and steak frittes, both of which were mouthwatering. The restaurant itself is spacious and beautifully designed, and the drinks were spot-on; we both had different Martinis, and they were excellent. It turned out to be a perfect date night. read more

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We dined 5pm, Saturday, early Oct. All-around great experience. Tasty food, creative + chic maritime interior, polished service, excellent cocktails. Half Shell could be family-friendly or casual-romantic, depending. An additional plant-based option or substitution would be good. The clams Half Shell serves are too mature for my taste, so I won't come every time, but I still enjoyed the smaller ones and will pop by occasionally. read more

We came in strictly for happy hour because we wanted a break from walking around Pike Place market. We saw the $2 oyster sign and went in and were fortunate to find three available seats at the corner right by the TV so we could watch some of the Olympic Games. The oysters were delicious and served with lemon and a mignonette sauce. We also ordered some fries which were delicious, I couldn't stop eating them. I can't say much for the entire dining menu, but there are both indoor seating and outdoor wooden bench seating. Our server at the bar was super friendly and helpful. Since we didn't get to spend much time there, I would definitely come back again for happy hour! read more

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$2 oysters for HH! Nice place to enjoy HH just across the water and Pike's Place. Service was good and oysters not bad for $2 each. Just did oysters so can't comment on anything else'. read more

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The food was great and the service was even better! We were seated immediately and the hostess Jennifer told us that happy hour was at 3pm, so we can have a seat and grab a drink and wait till 3pm to have the happy hour menu option. We couldn't pass up happy hour so we just ordered the scallop crudo to start off. It was fresh with plenty of scallops on the plate and the lemony sauce was a nice compliment. We were given crackers, but I would eat it without the crackers to get a better taste of the scallops. For the happy hour oysters, it's a randomly chosen oyster out of the 4 choices they had that day. $2 is a good standard happy hour deal for oysters. Our server also goes through and explains the level of brininess and flavors of the oyster. I like it a little on the sweeter side, so we opted to also pay $4.50 (full price) to try some other oysters as well. The burger was delicious as well. I love the tartar sauce inside it and it had a nice char to it too. It wasn't greasy and seemed really light for a burger. Loved the tangy mayo for the fries as well! read more

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Really enjoyed this new addition off Pikes Place! Biggest recommendation is coming during happy hour (3-6pm) for those $2 oysters! Speaking of oysters, small selection: two raw local types and one baked. The rest of the meal made up for it though. Service was prompt and fun. The ambiance was upscale beachy luxury. Must haves: - warm pull apart potato rolls (5/5 stars) I could've had 12 rolls just for dinner alone. You will fight over these! - fried green tomatoes (5/5 stars) this is THE DISH to order. I will always recommend this. Return to it. Dream about it. So good! Savory spice with crunch. Sweetness from the crab on top. Warm and filling green tomato. Good but not raving about it: weathervane scallop crudo 4/5 stars - flavor rich and good portion size for sharing Pro Tip: children's menu has butter noodles. Great sharing dish for the table too. read more

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If you want to enjoy happy hour from 3 to 6 PM At hi market Seattle This is a must to enjoy their Royster on the half shell ! Suckers choice! Only two dollars each! You can enjoy the happy hour for the drinks, Mini Time! Spritzers! Sauvignon Blanc La Rosetaie from France and Italian anna Ross! I really enjoy the oyster on the half shell watching the owner of the restaurant. Open them for me.! I literally ate a dozen! The roasted oyster with the green garlic butter and bacon are really really dynamite! Enjoy the ambience, mostly Sweet and friendly service! Teresa my server is a little sweetheart! I definitely will come back again when I'm visiting Seattle! read more

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Stopped by for some oysters on Friday night after exploring Pikes Place. My party of 2 was offered bar seating since the restaurant was full and bustling. We ordered: 1. Warm pull apart potato rolls with thyme salt, butter (4 rolls) $7 2. Smoked sockeye salmon belly fennel jam, sour cream $17 3. roasted oysters miso butter, bacon, breadcrumbs, grilled lemon $30/ half dozen 4. hama hama - hood rock, plump, briny, medium $52/ dozen Oysters were fresh and delicious, we loved the fig jam for the sockeye and paired it with Ritz crackers which made for a delicious bite, and the bread was soft, warm and buttery. We could have done without the baked oysters - the bacon was overpowering and too thick of a bite. Great inviting atmosphere and very beautifully designed. read more

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Visiting Seattle for the first time and this place did not disappoint. I was walking around the downtown area for dinner and while I was looking at Half Shell's display menu, a local told me it was a great restaurant..so decision was made. We were greeted and seated right away by their friendly staff. The ambiance was great for a Saturday evening dinner. My fiancee ordered the Hama oysters, kids buttered noodles and the spicy spinach and said thought everything was good. We got the pull apart bread and the fried green tomatoes. The bread was decent but the tomatoes with that crab remoulade was very very good. I ordered the steak & frites. The steak was well seasoned and very tender and the fries with the aioli were banging! We were very pleased with everything. read more

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Definitely expensive, but worthwhile for a treat! We weren't able to come for happy hour but I'd definitely come back for that to pig out on oysters. My party had a good variety of dishes including the crab bisque, caesar salad, fish special and crab sandwich -- all was very tasty! Drinks and dessert were also good. I don't live in Seattle but I'll check it out again next time I visit! read more

The happy hour is so worth it! You can try lots of different foods and eat so many oysters. Definitely worth it if you split with friends. The atmosphere is really great inside. We had to wait a while even though a reservation was made so be prepared for that. The outdoor seating is beautiful, but be aware that the area does have heavy smells. read more

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Stumbled upon this lovely patio a few days ago. Lovely service and a delightful meal. Fish was perfectly cooked! Flavor profile of the beats and spinach was a great counter to the spices on the fish. We will be back. read more

Half Shell - Halibut with beets and spinach - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've always loved Tom Douglas restaurants so when I found out I would be visiting Seattle for the first time in 20+ years I immediately knew I wanted to try Half Shell. It ended up being our first stop for lunch as soon as we got to town. I was not disappointed!! We started with the fried green tomatoes based on the bartender's recommendation, and they were absolutely perfect! Next we had the crab roll with fries which was so good I forgot the take a photo! Finished with the coconut cream pie which was exactly like I remember from Dahlia lounge. My boyfriend doesn't like coconut and he ate half of this! The restaurant was super clean, decorated impeccably (oyster cornice above the bar!) and the service was perfect. Nicole is an extremely welcoming and friendly bartender with great recommendations. We are only here for 2 more days but plan to go back to Half Shell to enjoy happy hour oysters! Do not hesitate to try this place if you want a quintessential Seattle seafood experience!! read more

Half Shell - Coconut cream pie...started eating it before I took the pic, sorry! - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great new addition to the neighborhood! Visited during happy hour for the first time during opening week. The food is sooooo good. Planning to return often. We ordered raw oysters, roasted oysters, ginger shrimp nugget sliders, the cheeseburger, and wine. The flavors of each dish were fantastic. I was completely surprised by the juicy and delicious cheeseburger too. Definitely one of my top burgers in Seattle (smash burgers are in a different comparison category to me). :-) Service was friendly and the restaurant decor is really nicely done. I also appreciate the various seating options, especially the outdoor patio and elevated booths in the dining room. Positive bonus details: - The music was nice and unobtrusive. Very important to me. -Tip suggestions are based on the subtotal as they should be. I get really annoyed by restaurants that suggest fee percent based on the total bill after tax and fees. read more

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Delicious food, my salmon chowder was my favorite. Drinks for me were just ok, they have them already made and ready to pour, i discovered that i preferred when they make them fresh for me. My husband and I sat at the bar and out bartenders, servers were very attentive. Place was nice and clean besides the floor on my way to the bathroom was very slippery. read more

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Came in on Mother's Day the 2nd day they opened for happy hour. They have some special prices on oysters and my wife loves oysters on her birthday month. We sat in a comfortable booth and watched the action on the street in a cozy atmosphere. Very relaxed and had great service and oysters that were shucked perfectly with juicy and no shell grit. Had the frites and they were great addition to the oysters and finished after 3 dozen with Espresso martini and lemon meringue pie. read more

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$2 oysters for happy hour 3-6 everyday?!? Say less. The oysters were so fresh and yummy. The service was very friendly and quick! It's located at the end of pike place, so little bit aware from the hustle and bustle. The restaurant itself has a calm environment we will be back! read more

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$2 oysters from 3-6pm weekdays, what a bargain. Enjoyed a dozen with my husband and our teenager had a lemonade. Our server was super nice and helpful. Lovely looking over the water close to the market. read more

Half Shell - Dozen oysters during happy hour, paired with Italian Prosecco - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were visiting from Boston and celebrating our 10th anniversary. After seeing many positive reviews, we decided to hop into Half Shell for happy hour. A cool room and nice afternoon with views out to the water and our first impression was that we had chosen well...Great start. It quickly went downhill. We were greeted by a bartender right out the Seattle playbook. Big burly guy with a beard and lots of tattoos! A bit edgy perhaps... We started with happy hour "mini-tinis" . A small version of some creative cocktails...for a mini price of $10/drink, three sips and they were gone. We ordered oysters and were looking forward to them as oysters and martinis are a favorite for us in New England. The oysters were very different with a creamy buttery texture. Not my style but they are different than we're used to. That said, they seemed slightly off and perhaps not fresh. The bartender took the menus away even though we clearly were there to enjoy more. After asking for the menus again, we ordered more food., a simple and tasty cheese dip and crab rolls, which were quite tasty. He took the menus away again. ..I guess deciding for us we'd had enough!! He just had an edgy and rude attitude. It was like watching performative rudeness in action with all the folks at his end of the bar. I asked for two proper martinis with vodka, dirty with rocks on the side. They come in the same "mini-tini"glasses. Which I thought was odd. I asked him if these were happy hour mini-tinis"...he quipped back that "no! That's full size!" I'm sorry...$40 bucks for two martinis that are at best two ounces is robbery. It was like he charged us full price just for asking! At this point his act and rude attitude and little one-liners aimed at being funny but essentially being a jerk had grown tiresome. This bill was $175 for two small happy hour plates plates , a dozen oysters two mini-tinis and $40 for two martinis served in these very small glasses. A moment later I see a proper martini being presented to a nearby table. What a total disappointment. I've been in the service industry for 20* years including fairly high level restaurants as a server, bartender and manager and almost never have had any desire to be negative about a restaurant. First time for everything. Seemed like a waste of money after so much positive hype online. What a rude jerk of a bartender...he needs to decide if he actually likes this business. Perhaps he was having a very bad day...regardless it shouldn't play out for the bar to watch. Totally disappointed with our first experience in Seattle. Not worth sitting down!! read more

I enjoyed amazing oysters, acquachile and cocktails at the bar of this place on a nice weekend in the summer. Even though they were super busy, the bar tenders were amazingly attentive and friendly! Highly recommend for downtown fun! read more

Dined here during Restaurant week. This was a great opportunity for me to try out Half Shell. A co-workers cousin suggested we attend because of my love for oysters. The seafood was good and very fresh. My steak was cooked to perfection, but lacked flavor. I enjoyed the fresh cut fries. Our service for the evening was great. Our waitress was attentive and provided some great things for us to do on our next visit to Seattle. She provided great conversation and a friendly face! Half Shell is great for date night or dinner with friends. read more

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What a delightful happy hour! It's nice and close to Pike Place. The interior is nicely decorated and the lighting was soft. The best part was our fun waiter who had great recommendations and advice . read more

Half Shell - Oysters with Tabasco mignonette - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great location! Semi busy on a Sunday afternoon. Stopped in for happy hour. Enjoyed some oysters, martini dip, crab rolls and drinks. Everything was tasty, service was good. The only drink we didn't enjoy was April Showers. I would stay away from that, the taste profile doesn't work. The dirty shucker was great. This is good spot for small bites. read more

Half Shell - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington