Emmett's Oyster Bar is a hidden gem just around the corner from the entrance to Pike Place. The…read morerestaurant is small, so there can be a line, but if you're dining solo or with one other person, you'll likely get seated pretty quickly. The oysters are the star here. We went for a dozen of fresh oysters and also tried the boiled oysters, though I personally preferred the raw - they were fresh and showcased the different varieties from the Pacific Northwest oysters nicely. Don't skip the caviar martini if you're a martini fan! The caviar on top makes it a unique and memorable drink! We loved this place so much that we came back a second time during our Seattle trip. That's probably the best recommendation I can give!

Love their $2 oysters all day, every day. Such a great deal. Do not skip this hole in the wall if…read moreyou're at Pike Place Market. It was so good we ended up ordering 20 oysters between the two of us. The shrimp and chips were good, though I wish there was a bit more shrimp. I would still come back again. Friendly staff and quick service. The ambiance is a bit dated and the interior could use some improvement.

The Baseline: For a seafood fast casual restaurant the fish/seafood needs to be fresh, the…read morepresentation of the food should be comforting and respect the delicacy of the seafood, and there must be a selection of accompanying offerings. Food: Overall a 4 star for the food. Good clam chowder with a nice creamy base but it was potato heavy and could use more clams. The bread bowl was a great sourdough. I liked the Fish (halibut) and chips better with a nice breading on the fish which was very dense for the meat. The fries/chips were nicely fried and well salted. The Seafood poutine was clam chowder on fries... just get the fries. Service: Easy counter ordering and easy delivery from the counter. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Ambiance: This is a market/restaurant in the Pike Place Market so it has a great energy and ambiance. You may have to hunt for seating.

We had a great experience eating here yesterday. We decided to be brave and try the Dungeness crab…read more We simply had to see what all the hype was about. While we were there, I also got half a dozen fresh oysters. I was so impressed with their mignonette :) I love that vinegar on my oysters! They were freshly shucked and super meaty! The crab came out steaming with plenty of lemon and drawn butter. I was afraid to ask for old bay since I think that's an easy coast thing. I didn't order any fries, but the fries looked so delicious coming out of the fryer and the malt vinegar was on the counter to use with it. Everything was extremely fresh. I loved how they cracked the crab to make it easy for us to find and consume the delicious meat. It was a great experience, trying this Dungeness crab, the size of the crab makes for a decent meal but the meat is a little drier than what I was expecting. Paired this with a can of coke and we were happy customers!

Miners Landing is where most of the dining and entertaining activities are located. It is on Pier…read more57. The great wheel is part of the section. They have other popular activities like wings over washington and Sasquatch mountain ride. Inside the building there are several restaurants, gift shops, ice cream parlor and a carousel. The restaurants in here have waterside table, both indoor and outdoors. Tickets are available for each individual activity or a pier pass that includes bunch of them. We bought couple of tickets for the carousel ride. Each turn was about 90 seconds. My daughter loved the ride. Inside the building it was mostly clean. There were some photo props and arcade games available as well. Staff members were friendly.

I'd give the Wheel the line moved quickly, I appreciate that I could enjoy a malted beverage, the…read morecar was (over) air conditioned and we had a really nice time. The food court was meh. Prices are reflective of a tourist trap and I wouldn't be that upset but my son's "meat lover's" pizza was one of the most pathetic things I've seen. Good thing he was hungry enough to eat the crust because that compromised the majority of his slice.

This restaurant opened pretty recently near the waterfront. I was a bit unsure on what to expect -…read morebecause on one hand it felt like a classic overpriced spot targeting tourists looking for fish, but on the other side Tom Douglas has opened a lot of pretty good places across the city. I had the fish and chips, which are three pieces of Alaskan cod - coming with fries, tartar sauce, and ketchup. These were seriously awesome. I have to first talk about the beer batter on the outside, which has a phenomenal crunch. It's craggly and crunchy in the best of ways - with a consistent crispiness across the entire fish for every piece. I don't think I've ever had a crunch this good on fish and chips. The oil is clearly fresh, and it's served with basically no delay from the frying. I also loved the cod inside. It's super moist and flaky. Obviously, the fish doesn't have a lot of fat, but it makes up for it with a disappearing texture where you barely even need to bite through. They've clearly gotten the formula right on the fish. If that wasn't enough, the fries were easily the best I've ever had with fish and chips. They were hot, thick, and fluffy - a perfect combination that led to delicious results. The portion on these was great as well. If I had one complaint, the tartar sauce wasn't very good. It felt like it was missing both fat and acid, and tasted closer to ranch than what I was expecting a tartar sauce to be. I just didn't end up using it for the fish. Yes, this is pricey. The 3-piece order cost me $26 before tax/tip. That's quite expensive - despite a solid portion size. Is this the best fish and chips in the city? To me it's between this and Pacific Inn Pub. They have a much better tartar sauce and serve a larger portion at a third less of the price, but I think the actual fish and the fries here are better. I would say it's a toss-up - you can't go wrong with either one. Overall, a fantastic new opening that I would love to bring people to. 9/10

I should've known when we hopped off the Market traffic that no line, meant meh…read more Definitely wasn't our favorite meal we had in Seattle. The chowder was odd tasting. I didn't eat more than two bites. My fish was way over cooked. The fries were decent. Server was excellent and I felt bad dinging the star for her. She was great at keeping our waters filled and having a pleasant conversation. Restaurant was busy enough and the wait for the bathroom is in the same hallway the kitchen uses. I heard many complaints about this fact while I was in the tight quarters. Prime location, just need to look at fixing the cooking issues and this place would be jammed.

It was Thursday and the last day of our trip. We had a late afternoon flight at Seattle-Tacoma…read moreInternational Airport so we stopped by Pike Place at 10:30 am. It got busy pretty quickly but we were able to get a table for six at 11 am at The Athenian, one of the oldest restaurants in town. The restaurant has two floors and it is artfully decorated with antique pieces. We were seated on the upper level with an ocean view. We shared the following: 1) Alaskan halibut fish and chips 2) Seafood sautee with fries* 3) Baked goat cheese 4) Three cheese scramble with potatoes 5) New England chowder 6) Raw oysters* The items marked with an asterisk are our favorites. Everything was delicious and fresh. We cleared it all!

Stopped into Athenian on a whim with a buddy and it ended up being one of those "glad we wandered…read morein" moments. We were seated upstairs almost immediately with a great view overlooking the water. I can personally vouch for the salmon fish & chips--fresh, crispy, and absolutely worth ordering. Washed it down with a local Belgian Tripel and a Moscow Mule before strolling through Pike Place Market and down to the waterfront. We didn't sit at the bar, but it looked like a fantastic spot to post up with a drink thanks to the open layout and waterfront views. Friendly service, solid food, and a great place to kick off an afternoon in Seattle. You're not going here for white table cloth experience, you're going for good food, quick service maybe a few drinks and a nice view. For that I give it 5 stars.

Here for a quick snack! Started off great!! Such a nice crew!! Our server Jeimhel was very…read morepleasant!! The vibe here is perfect...everyone seems to be having such a nice relaxing meal!! The snacks came and they were very delicious!! The chefs did such a great job!! I highly recommend you pay this restaurant a visit! Great service and great food!! We'll be back!! Okay, had to jump back on here to say Jeimhel did such an outstanding job!! If you come here ask for her and you will get taken care of with the best customer service!! Great job!! Great staff!!

It was ok. They crammed six adults into a booth. Bad start. Of course none of could enjoy the…read more"great views." Service was very good. Food: meh! Chowder was ok but not hot. The Mahi taco was good Mahi: not so much for the flour tortilla. Burgers ordered by two of us were ok: did we go to a burger joint? Salads were small and enjoyed by the salad folks. Desserts were good. We got three different and sampled by the group. It's 3 stars: ok.

Bar Harbor is a casual and convenient marine-themed spot in SLU for Happy Hour, lunch, and dinner…read more They are located at the bottom floor of the 400 Fairview building and are known for their seafood dishes including Crabcake Sliders, and Crab, Lobster, and Shrimp Rolls. They also serve comfort food favorites like New England Bacon and Clam Chowder, French Dips, and Mac n' Cheese. They have a good variety of cocktails too, including my favorite, the Painkiller, as well as some experimental mocktails (in fact, the owner will sometimes host mocktail making classes!). On past visits, I've had their... HAND ROLLED PRETZEL KNOTS ($12) - salty and buttery pretzel bites served with honey mustard and ricotta chive sauces on the side. These were nice and warm and I loved the soft and chewy texture. However, I personally, I found myself scraping the salt off because they were overly salty, but I wonder if I might be able to order them unsalted or if they are already pre-salted. DEVILED EGGS ($11) - your classic hardboiled egg with a rich and creamy mayo, egg yolk, and mustard filling, topped with bacon, pickled pepper, and chive. A great appetizer choice to start with and I enjoyed the variety of textures and savory tastes. CHICKEN SKEWERS ($14) - these were tender, well-marinated, and perfectly grilled. They were a hit on a hot summer day and came with a creamy romesco sauce (a smoky Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers, nuts, garlic, and olive oil). MAINE LOBSTER ROLL ($31 for a single, $47 for a double) - Bar Harbor's signature dish served with your choice of style (Maine - a little mayo, Connecticut - warm, butter poached, or New England - mayo, celery and chive) and side (chips, slaw, or salad). I opted for the Maine style with salad and it was absolutely fantastic - no need to book a trip to the east coast. The lobster was sweet, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The hoagie roll was nicely toasted and crunchy on the inside. The salad had a light balsamic vinaigrette and was a great complement to the rich roll. Even though I ordered only a single lobster roll, I couldn't even finish the whole dish because of how filling and protein-packed the roll was. CRAB STREET TACOS ($19 for 3) - These tacos are a great alternative if you're looking for something less heavy than the crabcake sliders or the crab roll. They are also served with your choice of side (chips, slaw, or salad). It comes as a set of three and are topped with pico de gallo and a Mayo-based sauce. These are sure to satisfy any seafood lover- No complaints here! CRABCAKE SLIDERS ($19 for 3) - Soft the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with crab, these sliders do not disappoint! The crab tastes super fresh and are not overly oily either. While Bar Harbor is open all year round, make sure to stop by in the spring and summertime when the Fairview patio and their second bar window are open. Service is excellent and the owner is always very friendly and accommodating. Overall: 4.5/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

They do a great job with large groups here. Went for an informal event with friends and there were…read moreabout 15 of us initially. The server did a great job of handling our large group and the outside seating was perfect. The food and drinks were great and I love that their patio is dog friendly. Always a good time with this place!

I don't know why it has taken me so long after so many times riding my motorcycle on Chuckanut…read moreDrive. First off the scene --as you're eating pretty much on the water as you can get, without your feet getting wet. Peaceful, Serene, Perfect. Tray of a dozen mixed oysters spectacularly fresh and expertly shucked. It's not cheap, but who cares. I'll be back ...soon.

I was slightly disappointed by the food here. However, I acknowledge it may just be personal…read morepreference, especially when eating the raw oysters. I usually really like raw oysters, but I found these ones were pretty briny and oceany, which I didn't love, although that could just be my personal preference. I did appreciate how the oysters were very large, so if you really like them, this is great for you. I was disappointed in the Caesar salad. It just felt kind of bland. I wish there was more dressing. Nothing really stood out about it. I did like the moqueca. That was definitely the best thing of the night. It had great flavor, and they were generous with the amount of seafood they gave you. If I were to come back, I would get that again and pass on the two other items I had. The service was efficient, and I enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the chefs cook. The atmosphere inside was very comfortable too.