The night before, I'd had oysters at an overly performative but insanely beautiful bar on 12th Ave (iykyk) and they left a lot to be desired. So when I woke up still craving shellfish, RockCreek was the call. It was the right one. A dozen oysters to start: Kumamoto and Shigoku. Clean -- no grit, no sand. Whatever they're doing back there, it's working. The brine was full and present in every shell, and the mignonette hit that rare sweet spot of light but actually seasoned. The Winter Old Fashioned? Get it. It was so delicious. Then came the crab Benedict. The side salad alone was worth writing home about -- big, buttery, peppery leaves draped in one of those feather-light vinaigrettes that sounds simple until you try to replicate it at home and realize you can't. But the real star of the entire plate was the potatoes. Crispy outside, genuinely fluffy inside, seasoned with conviction. A masterpiece is not too strong a word. Closed with a glass of pink wine. Was eyeing the bottle with the piglet on the label, but it was bottle-only -- a distinction I find increasingly arbitrary as a former server and bartender. One day that policy will be a relic. Not yet, apparently. Best brunch I've had in Seattle in two years. Highly recommend. read more

I wanted a nice seafood happy hour without breaking the bank. RockCreek checked all the boxes - large HH menu, good selection, tasty bites and great ambience. We enjoyed the calamari, paella and lingcod and fries. Everything was shareable and delicious. The menu online has not been updated with the current prices, but it's still a good value. Welcoming staff and friendly service. It was a hot day, so we opted to sit inside, but they do have outdoor seating. read more

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I had a tough time with this review. I wanted to love the place. The reviews were strong overall, the service was really good. Location is nice, setup was nice, effort of the team was really nice. The food was really mediocre. I hope it was just an off night. Honestly, we struggled with $60 a dozen for oysters. I have been to 2 and 3 star Michelin restaurants that didn't charge $5 an oyster. I'm okay with $40 knowing they are fresh and all of the details are going to be exceptionally curated, but I genuinely have never seen $60 and we live in LA and are from Boston. With that said, the Hamachi crudo was excellent and really well done. The sourdough bread, while really good with an herbed butter spread, was cold and it just seemed like a miss to not have warm bread when you are charging $10 for it. The Octopus appetizer was also excellent. Really tender and fresh, and a great combination of flavors with the olives and cannelinis and potatoes. The entrees were pretty disappointing overall. The blackened Ono was good, not great. Again, the inconsistency in the execution hurt it most. Flavors were good, but the grits were cold and the fish was lukewarm. The seabass was excellent, by far the best dish. The large amounts of basil and dill were maybe a bit much, but overall a really well done dish - broth was excellent, onions delicious, and fish was fresh and perfectly cooked -- crispy on outside, and super tender and lush inside. We would like to think the "short rib" was just an off-day miss. We were confused when asked if "medium-rare is okay" for a short rib. And while that might still be on us in terms of misunderstanding the dish and thinking it was a standard slow-cooked short rib -- when the dish came out, we didn't know what to do. We literally couldn't cut through the meat. While some was just the thick tendon that sometimes happen in a good piece of meat, most of the meat was really difficult to cut and super chewy on the palate. It bordered on "send it back", but I have done that maybe twice in my life. Overall flavor profiles were good, but it was pretty inedible and we just kind of let it go and shared the other entrees. The desserts were good, but certainly not really distinguishable and the entrees left a pretty sour mark. The wine list was fantastic - obviously, whomever built it has some Somm knowledge and the value was excellent. We really wanted to love this place -- and 3* is generous based on the experience/cost, but we will pragmatically look at it as an off night and let the opportunity to overcome it again at some point on another trip to the Seattle area based on its strong standing amongst Yelpers and overall consistently strong reviews. read more

If there was a 4.5/5 stars, that's what I'd give RockCreek. My only knocks were that they changed their happy hour which removed the mussels bruschetta and service seemed a bit slow. The servers were very nice, but it felt like we had to ask flag them down when there were only a few tables at the time. Now to the food, everything we ordered was from their new happy hour (at least new to me). The sandwich, fries, and oysters I would order again. The paella was good, but the rice could have had a bit more crisp for me. The calamari was just ok. I would rather try something else next time. Overall good restaurant with a solid happy hour! read more

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Came for our first time during happy hour because we heard great things. Was promptly greeted and seated as they were not very busy on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. Server was great and explained the menu, bringing out food promptly, coursing each dish out and clearing our table when needed. As for the food, it was nothing too special. We got the raw oysters, grilled oysters, black garlic Caesar salad, tuna tartare, fries, and fried calamari. The hot food could've come out a bit hotter rather than room temp and some of the other dishes were lacking salt and acidity. The fries were too heavily salted in my opinion. Overall, a great atmosphere to enjoy seafood and get together with friends or a date but would appreciate the food being a bit tastier for the price point. read more

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Came in for happy hour on a quiet Tuesday night and had a great experience, as usual. Rock Creek continues to deliver bright, flavorful food. We ordered some of our go-tos -- hamachi crudo, tuna tartare, and calamari -- and everything was spot on. The vinegar dill fries are exceptional: thin, super crispy, and loaded with seasoning (honestly hard to stop eating). We also tried the loaded fish sandwich and the cornmeal-battered lingcod -- both solid choices. Spicy margarita lived up to its name with a nice kick. It was pretty dead when we arrived around 5pm, with only one other larger table seated, which made for a relaxed, easygoing happy hour. Always a dependable spot when you're craving seafood done right. read more

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RockCreek in Fremont is exactly the kind of seafood spot I wish I had in my neighborhood. The happy hour goes absolutely insane -- the menu is big and most items are more than half off, so if I lived nearby I'd honestly be here all the time. The oysters were extremely fresh and briny in a good way, literally tasted like the sea. The calamari wasn't in the usual style I'm used to, but it was still tasty and interesting to try. My surprise favorite was the steamed clams: super flavorful broth, served with a half piece of bread that made the whole thing feel very rustic and comforting. read more

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Made reservations well ahead of time, very well reviewed and recommended,looking forward to a great evening. Rolled up and mistook the burger joint for RockCreek. Took the stairs into the dining area. Underwhelming location and we were sat outside next to the street.Greeted by tall attractive woman. Ordered wine and waited and waited.Put in for a couple small plates and waited. Another waitress came and informed us they didn't have the wine we wanted and ordered another.And we waited. So after we waited over 45 minutes we left. I have a hard time believing the positive reviews on this place. read more

Such a good experience! We had a 11:30 reservation on a Saturday, and the place was pretty empty (more people at around 1pm) Surprisingly, the fried chicken w buttermilk pancakes was amazing!! The ginger chili crisps, perfectly crispy chicken, and fluffy pancakes - a dish I would come back for! Our server was also great! She was kind and balanced when to check in w us/fill water etc perfectly FYI there is a 23% service charge read more

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Oysters Fresh and bright; the vinegar and shallots were a classic, clean pairing that let the oyster shine. Fig and Lardon Loved the balance between the fig and bacon with that bright, tangy dressing. Would've been even better if the figs were roasted for a deeper flavor. Cauliflower Salad Nutty and pleasant, but a little one-note for me. Could use more herbal or aromatic depth. Baked Oysters My favorite dish of the day. Creamy, garlicky, buttery perfection - rich but still fresh. I could've eaten a whole order myself. Blacken Fish & Gritz Beautifully cooked fish with a roasted, garlicky sauce that brought acidity and warmth. The grits were smooth and creamy -- total comfort food. Enchiladas Really good flavor with crisp edges and just the right amount of sauce. The shrimp was subtle, i wish there were bigger chunks. Overall RockCreek nails the balance of cozy and elevated seafood dining. Fresh flavors, thoughtful dishes, and a warm atmosphere. Staff were super helpful and friendly! read more

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We came to Rock Creek on a Friday evening, and the place was very busy! We only got bar seats. We ordered two starters: the Barron Point Manila Clams and the Barbecued Spanish Octopus. The octopus was the highlight--perfectly charred, served with nuts, and wonderfully seasoned. The clams were pretty standard, came with a lovely clam soup and sourdough bread. For our main, we shared a seabass. You could taste the freshness and the pure ocean flavor of the fish. It was very tender and juicy. The desserts were just okay, nothing special. Overall, the food was good, and the place has a great atmosphere. The only downside is that it's pretty overpriced, despite the good food. read more

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Loveee this place. My friends took their mom here for her birthday and I tagged along because I love seafood. We order a bunch of dishes and mostly did family style. My friends order the oyster shooters, I did not so I cant tell you how it was haha. We got hamachi crudo, black garlic caeser salad, oyster brock a fella, pastis baked barron point oysters, the inlet mussels; my friend and I split the hawaiian swordfish and wagyu short ribs. Everyone else at the table ordered the chilean sea bass. The food was sooo good! I really like the hawaiian swordfish, it had such great flavor and the meat was tender. Everyone was ravign about the seabass. Apparently, the way it was dressed reminded everyone of vietnamese sweet and sour fish sauce. We had a great time. We ended the meal with all the desserts haha. I didnt have any of the smore or beignets but the key lime was delicious. Our server was really nice, he was a bit sassy but I loved it hahahah. I'm sure I'll be back!! read more

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No parking is provided by the restaurant and no valet option. I guess Seattle is like some cities that have eliminated minimum required parking spots for restaurants. The reason they can't do valet is because there is no street parking reasonably within three blocks. Every spot on the side streets was already taken with cars; presumably by people living in the multi unit housing surrounding area. If you don't take an Uber, it's a nightmare. We really liked the ambience of the restaurant itself. Wait staff were very friendly and helpful. Everyone seems to work as a team. However, service was pretty slow until we ordered entrees as our waiter was so laid-back. It was hard to get his attention. We started with the calamari Kari Out. Pretty cool idea to put the calamari in a Chinese takeout bin. The Calamari itself was very good. We liked the cornmeal breading but wish there was more actual calamari. For my entrée, I tried the blackened fish. Beautifully displayed on the plate, but unfortunately, the fish itself was overcooked and tough. The side of cauliflower was very good with a nice mustard base sauce. The restaurant has a mandatory tipping policy of 23%. It makes no difference whether the service you receive was good or bad. At least the tip is applied before sales tax. Of the 23%, they apparently provide 83% of that to the hourly staff and the house pockets the rest to "offset rising costs" instead of increasing the prices on the menu I guess. I don't like it, and I think it made the staff lackadaisical because they already knew they were getting a tip which resulted in slow service and a less than great product from the kitchen in our case. If you have any questions about the 23% charge, you apparently are supposed to email the address they put on the receipt. read more

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Oh this restaurant is absolutely worth the high praises. One of the best meals I've had in Seattle and I'm still thinking about it days later. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive and absolutely worth a try for dining at a more affordable price point. I'm not usually a fan of West Coast oysters, but RockCreek knows how to pick the good ones (and clean them well). The restaurant itself is spacious, with indoor and outdoor options. Larger groups should make a reservation, but as a table of 2 on a Friday night, we were able to be seated immediately as a walk-in. It was busy, but there were still a couple tables open. Service was pretty quick once we ordered. They did do the weird restaurant thing where they saw we had leftover sauce from our clams and asked if we wanted a side of bread for it without telling us the single slice of toast wasn't complimentary (but I guess we should've known). Bonus points, the restaurant is on InKind, so you can get cashback for dining there. read more

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How I heard of this place: A good friend's favorite, local spot, it was high time we gave it a try. Type of cuisine: Seafood focused, this "...full-service restaurant and bar, founded by Executive Chef Eric Donnelly...centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like oysters, mussels, and crab, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Cost staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world. The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA is home to our flagship restaurant, and in 2024 we welcomed our newest RockCreek in Kirkland, WA overlooking Lake Washington. Our creative, passionate and hardworking teams have spent time working in some of the best restaurants locally and across the country. Our goal is to provide the highest level of service, excellent food and drinks and an experience that leaves you wanting to return." Ambiance: "A chic restaurant, Rock Creek is set up in a contemporary space, keeping in mind the modern customers taste. Brightly-lit, the restaurant has a huge space, both indoors and outdoors. Located in Freemont, this trendy little place has become quite famous among the locals and foodies of Seattle. Bacon & oyster benedict, dungeness crab chili relleno and ham & white cheddar scramble are some of the stand-outs on their refreshing menu. A decent list of wines, cocktails and other beverages are available to complement the order of your choice. Private events like parties, corporate dinners and luncheons can also be held at Rock Creek." What I ordered: We started with brewed coffee and the Caramelized Apple & Ricotta Beignets, vanilla bean-caramel crème anglaise ($12 for four). For my husband, The Tar Pit ($22), buttermilk biscuit, smoked ham, poached eggs, lemon-dijon hollandaise, low country gravy, and the Pit Smoked Ham Benedict ($24), fried green tomato, brioche, lemon-Dijon hollandaise, herb roasted yukon potatoes for me. A side of Nueske's Bacon ($11 for three crispy strips) rounded out our meals. What I loved: While the poached eggs were too runny (goopy whites) rather than beautifully oozing for my taste, the ham was perfectly smoky and thinly sliced, which I appreciated. The bacon was crisped to perfection. The potatoes on the side of my dish were soft, with a slight crisp at the edges, buttery and warm. The beignets, while extra dark and slightly burnt, were soft inside and had a lovely burst of flavor. Why I loved it: Easily situated to serve parties large and small, the reservation process was easy and the service friendly yet unassuming and unobtrusive. We loved the open floor plan, the loft seating among the cabin-esque setting was warm and comfortable. Cost: High, overpriced. read more

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A decent experience. wouldn't recommend or go again prob. Not that impressed by the food. ambience is great and service is nice. the octopus was good. a little too buttery. the beans though... soooo bad sooo dry sooo grainy. asparagus was well asparagus nothing crazy here. the sauce was good tho. the yellow tail had a really wonderful crisp on the outside but was a bit dry. it needed a sauce or something. loved the plantains. read more

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I came here for happy hour and thoroughly enjoyed the raw oysters! They were so fresh, service was also very attentive. I came back a second time and ordered the mini martini and fries and it was a perfect Hh item. read more

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Come for the beignets, stay for the ambiance and service. As someone who lived in Louisiana for a decade, I'm particular about my seafood and this restaurant does it to my liking. We sat on the patio for brunch and kept warm by a lovely little fire. The service was attentive and warm. read more

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Caramelized Apple & Ricotta Beignets - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The guru finds himself in Seattle hungry and looking for something good. I followed the yelpers advice and went here and I must say the yelpers got this one mostly right. At first this was a bit tricky to find as it was next to a prominent burger place. It's street parking only in these parts so you may want to consider public transportation to get here. This are is primarily residential with a string of restaurants all lumped together in a several block radius. This place is small and so reservations were encouraged but I came in on a relatively slow night so they had plenty of tables. This is a very modern place with a modern vibe. Too small for large parties. Definitely not the place for that. Also this is not the place for kids as there's no kids menu or anything else for them to eat. This is strictly a date night place or a foursome. That's it. Now for the food. I started out with a nice bowl of steamed local clams in wine sauce. It was a wonderful dish and a perfect appetizer for the main course. I went with the Alaskan Lingcod. It was very similar to a regular cod but much more flavorful. This was marinated in lemongrass and pared with a wonderful cocoanut lime broth. Had it been served just like that I would have said this is the greatest dish even but here's where the chef thew me. What was also added was a cabbage and Thai chilis. Eating this altogether had a bit of a spice that I wasn't expecting and I think it just didn't work. I get that the chef was trying to go for a Thai influence but this was a bit too much. Also what threw me was that there was no carb to go with this. Just fish and cabbage. The server very wisely said to order a side in order to balance out the meal, which I did. I'll get to that in a bit. So the cabbage slaw is interesting but probably needs to be reworked and definitely without the chilis. Or at least ask your customer if they want it or not. Now for the side. I got their "smashed potatoes" dish. It supposedly had horseradish in the cheese but I didn't really taste it. It's basically roasted mini potatoes that are salted and have drizzled on them a cheese sauce. It was actually a very tasty little dish that really didn't need horseradish if it was there at all. When I see things like this I'm thinking the chef is inexperienced and trying too hard. These two dishes would have been far better off with them being less complicated. Sometimes less is more. But at the same time this place is doing everything right. The service was great and the fish at least was fresh and cooked to perfection. I won't penalize the place as a whole just for my minor concerns. Five stars but hopefully this chef will listen and not try so hard. read more

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Wanted to try a local spot and I found this Gem!! .. inside seating is warm and cozy, noise level medium, my server was awesome!!!. I forgot her name, but she was with the company for many years. She was very detailed about the menu, recommend great things to try! A great person you would want working with your establishment to keep people coming back. I'm sad. I forgot her name, short, blonde hair lady, Veryyy nice! She took great care of us! We tried just about everything on the menu! Yellowtail melts in your mouth! The oyster shooters was delicious! The Bronzino was cooked to perfection!! one of my favorite! My Least favorite was the cauliflower salad,Wasn't bad, the taste just reminded me of raising, its was more of a slaw to me. The calamari was delicious and seasoned well and the Chinese box was a cute concept. Its was like a calamari salad, they have some of the best oyster selection I've had in Seattle by far! if I live in Seattle, I most likely would become a regular! , if you're visiting, like I am, please check them out friendly staff , fast service awesome environment! And a great wine list!! I definitely will be returning if am ever in Seattle again! 10s read more

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Cute little cabin/rustic themed seafood restaurant. Our server was awesome! My dad ordered an appetizer without onions (he hates them which is kinda nuts if you ask me) and then after ordering his entree, our server asked if green onions were okay (which they were not). For her to remember this about him and go out of her way to ask was so thoughtful. I had the blackened Hawaiian tombo which was good but cooked a bit funny. One half was medium rare and one half was well done (and a little dry). read more

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hello- I came for dinner tonight alone at the bar. I ordered a dirty martini and asked for bluencheese olives- was charged $2 for blue cheese and $6 to make it dirty. Martini was 99% olives juice. I got the $19 black garlic salad and it was so blah and nothing special and the hanger steak. It was cooked beyond medium. My bartender/ server never once came over and checked on my food and how I was doing until I asked for check. I cannot believe there was automatic 23% for filling my water 1 time and taking my order. Very dissapointing experience here. read more

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We went on a Sunday night and so did a bunch of other couples so it gave off a romantic vibe, but it doesn't have to be at all. We were seated upstairs and my view was the doors to the two bathrooms although I was further away from it. Had they sat me at the table about 5 feet from the doors, I probably would have left. That type of atmosphere is ok in other spots, but not at a restaurant where you walk away $200-$300 dollars poorer. We ordered oyster "Brock-a-fella" with the tamarind butter, which was good, but not as good as it sounds. If I could go back in time, I would just go with the fresh oysters. The crab cake had too much going on, I prefer something more pure. Octopus was great, nicely charred but not dry. My favorite dish of the night was the seabass. Oftentimes I eat something and say I can make it better, but this was not the case. Crispy edge and soft and buttery on the inside. My one comment would be that they tried to dress it up too much with mints and other herbs, while the filet on its own was nearly perfection. Add the old bay potato's and you have yourself a great entree. Overall, it's a pricey place but the food and drinks were wonderful. read more

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The food was so delicious. We went for happy hour and basically ran down the menu. The servers were great and all were super nice. I recommend coming here if you want a chill space and some good food. read more

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Celebrated my birthday @ RockCreek over seafood, drinks, and delicious small plates. Fav dishes were the octopus, calamari, and hamachi crudo. I've been spoiled by my recent Italy trip and CA trip, so am a bit too picky in how I'd want my burrata and spicy marg prepped. Overall, it will still a great restaurant. I think food here has gone up in price, so if I come back, I'd prob just do the happy hour. Service was quick and waitress was attentive. The patio area is quite cute, so if it's warm out, I highly recommend sitting outside. read more

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This is an amazing restaurant! We have been here several times on visits to our family in Seattle. It is excellent every single time. It is a bit noisy so if that is a concern, an outdoor patio seat might be the best choice, but it definitely has a party atmosphere. We always eat family style, so everyone can try a little bit of everything. Apps: shaved cauliflower, Caesar salad, tartar, Kari Out and their yummy bread. The appetizer serving size is pretty small so be prepared for that. Entrées: Seabass, rockfish, lamb Ragu, roasted cauliflower, smashed potatoes. Everything was ridiculously delicious. No pictures of the entrées. We were too excited to eat their delicious food! Highly highly recommend. You really can't go wrong with any order. read more

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It has been a while since I was in and wanted to leave a stellar review for this wonderful seafood house. The service was top notch and the quality of seafood exceptional. The preparation of the dishes stood out in a sea of other seafood restaurants that may be stuck in the early 2000's French northwest trend. There is nothing wrong with Anthony's, Ivars, or Elliot's. I enjoy their food. RockCreek has always elevated the fish game with seafood preparations that I normally wouldn't find. I'm not going to go into detail in what I ate as everything is delicious. I encourage the diner to visit this amazing gem of a restaurant and make a trip to Fremont, get some glasses at Eyes in Fremont, and walk to Theos's chocolates by the canal. I promise you won't be disappointed. Also, great ambiance. The bathrooms are nice. read more

RockCreek Seafood delivered one of the best meals I've had in a while -- the food alone was nothing short of excellent. From the quality of the seafood to the execution of each dish, it's clear the kitchen knows exactly what they're doing. Every plate was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. That said, the overall experience didn't quite match the quality coming out of the kitchen. Service was noticeably lacking, which was surprising considering the restaurant wasn't busy during our visit. There was a disconnect between the front and back of the house -- while the chefs were clearly on their game, the front-of-house staff seemed disengaged and slow to respond. I would've loved to enjoy a fresh drink with my meal, but unfortunately, that never happened. The only reason I'm leaving a five-star review is because of the food -- it truly carried the entire experience. I hope the service side catches up to the level of the kitchen, because with a bit more attention out front, RockCreek could easily be one of Seattle's standout seafood spots. read more

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Amazing seafood and drinks. Fantastic service in a laid back Seattle atmosphere. Loved it.

We came here for a business meeting. The location was very accommodating to our needs and gave us an amazing seat our on the private patio. All of the food had amazing flavor and was seasoned very well. Drinks were all on point and we had at least one server and two bussers helping us with our plates. Overall I would take my partner here for a nice date night. The food was on point and the atmosphere was very laid back. read more

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We came in expecting this to be a step up from the more traditional Seattle seafood spots -- more interesting fish, less reliance on butter and cream, and stronger execution to match the pricing. While the menu sounds ambitious and the setting is attractive, the overall experience didn't earn the bill. Service was inconsistent throughout the meal. On a Tuesday night that was not busy, one adult drink arrived while the other was missed entirely and only showed up after we flagged it. Later in the meal, we also had to flag down a different server to order a dessert drink. No one came back to check on the table after the food was delivered. That lack of follow-through stood out given the price point. Food was mixed: - The whole branzino was light and flaky, but under seasoned and not especially memorable. - Broccoli served with béarnaise on the side lacked seasoning on its own and relied entirely on the sauce. - Smashed potatoes had an almost sour, shallot-heavy profile that didn't quite work. - Key lime pie had good flavor, but the ratio of filling and graham cracker to whipped cream felt off. Pricing still felt aggressive relative to execution. If you're going to charge $42 for a kid's hanger steak, the food needs to be excellent and the service needs to be amazing. That bar wasn't met. There were several positives: * Kids' fish and chips had a nicely executed cornmeal batter. * My wife's filet had an excellent crust and was the best entrée at the table. * The seasonal cocktail menu was interesting and well thought out. * The ambience, especially on the bar side, is quite nice -- open and comfortable, with peek-a-boo lake views. The outdoor seating area has good views and a warm fire pit, and there are plenty of bathrooms. * The cinnamon graham cracker in the s'mores dessert was excellent. * The sea wolf sour dough was outstanding--perfect crust, salt balance, and a nice crumb Bottom Line: This is a good-looking restaurant with an interesting menu, but the execution, seasoning, and service need to be more consistent to justify the pricing. With tighter hospitality and better balance on the plates, this could be very good. As it stands, it was fine -- just not a clear upgrade over more established Seattle seafood spots. read more

Loved this place so much! All the food was fantastic and they got bonus points for many of the dishes being so unique. My favorites were the calamari, oysters, the sea bass, the s'mores dessert, and the key lime pie dessert. We also enjoyed the heirloom cauliflower, potato rolls, smashed potatoes, and the spicy margarita. And get there early for their happy hour menu! To top it all off, the hostess and servers were all very friendly and attentive, including with the little 18 month old we brought with us. Highly recommend and can't wait to return! read more

First time and definitely coming back!! Love the food and the service!!! Adrian is amazing, shout out to the chef and the kitchen staff for such a great experience. Even if you're not a big fan of seafood this place is a must! read more

Phenomenal food, friendly service and a cozy patio view made this meal memorable. Came here on a Sunday night and while busy, we were able to get a seat on the patio without a reservation which was nice. The shrimp enchiladas, calamari box, sole picatta and smashed potatoes were all excellent. Great use of flavors that all seemed to work perfectly together. The mezcal oyster shooter was so good we ordered a second round. All the cocktails were on point and while the kitchen was a little behind, we felt like the timing of the meal moved nicely. Definitely not the cheapest restaurant on the block, but we had a very nice time. This place does modern seafood right. read more

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One of our favorite brunch spots in Seattle. I had the ham eggs benedict in brioche, and my wife had the fried chicken and pancakes. Both were excellent. I especially liked the chili oil on the fried chicken. read more

This place is just outstanding! So many seafood options! Just moved here from Hawaii and this place knows the meaning of Aloha 100% Bartender Lacey was just so warm and friendly and kind, she can make whatever needs to happen happen. Jonathan or Justin? the manager went above and beyond in every way! Where else can you find beautiful olive encrusted Chilean sea bass cooked to perfection and a mouth watering s'mores? Right here. The ambiance is elevated and just right for a multitude of groups. read more

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We were underwhelmed by this place. We had our hopes high and dashed. Went here for my daughter's 20th birthday. I made reservation through open table on their website but they said they don't see it on their list. They were able to sit us anyway because they were not too busy. The server wasn't very knowledgeable and no suggestions about the menu it seems. There was not much conversation. He did not ask how the food was after they were served. There was another lady who came by after all were eaten. It was not very busy but there was a group in the private room. We orderef oysters, calamari, manila clams for appetizer. The oysters were skinny and not plump and so are the manila clams. The calamari was a surprise as well. There were more salad greens than the calamari. Then we ordered the Braised San Juan lamb ragout and the wagyu. Nothing spectacular with ragout. No depth in the sauce flavor. My Snake River Wagyu short ribs was cold on a lukewarm spaghetti squash. Kudos to the pastry chef. The ricotta apple beignet and the key lime pie was great. They did comped us back the wagyu and gave us one dessert free but still charged us 23% for service charge. We left disappointed and we won't be coming back. This is the Fremont location. read more

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I went to Rock Creek with 5 others, and had to say that our experience could've been a bit better. As a table, we shared the calamari salad and the octopus. The octopus tasted mediocre to me, something about the taste didn't go well together, however calamari salad was delicious. I ordered the Chilean sea bass as an entree, and although it was well-cooked, I didn't think it was worth the price. For sides, we ordered the smashed potatoes, which were very crispy, and the cauliflowers, which did not stand out at all. Service wise, we were disappointed. Our waiter was not attentive to our table, and did not seem to care that our table was celebrating a birthday. He didn't even ask who's birthday it was. It made me feel that this restaurant is not suitable to host large parties or events. All in all, I will not return again. read more

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If you want overpriced decent seafood that has very minimal flavor, Rock creek is the place for you. First time in Seattle and brought a friend here because Reddit swears that this is the best place to get seafood in the area. Unfortunately we were very disappointed and to top it off, left the restaurant sweaty due to the warmer indoor seating. The main part, the food was less than spectacular. It is not 1 star because the food tastes decent but that's about it. The fish flavoring feels more of a decoration garnish and doesn't really flavor the fish. This would be okay if the fish was top notch quality, but you can really taste that it was mediocre. We had the sea bass, branzino, and sea bass lettuce wraps, and after a certain point, you can't even distinct the dishes with each other, in not a good way. The oysters were the best part, but you can't really mess up raw oysters. I would rate the food as more worth in the $20 range, but overpriced here. Disappointed because a perfect sea bass was cooked to ruin. The atmosphere is nice, great place to talk with friends or being a date. However, wear less, because it does get hot in there. Our service and server were great and had wonderful wine recommendations. I just wish the main reason why you come to the restaurant was better. Rockcreek is definitely something I would skip as there are so many good seafood places around the area to try. read more

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We popped out for dinner on Friday in Seattle and found ourselves at the bar of RockCreek. The hostess was kind enough to help us secure two seats right away. We were grateful as it was cold out and we were hungry and thirsty. The service was prompt even though the restaurant was almost at full capacity. I loved how the staff worked as a team. It made the dinner flow very smoothly. We started with a White Negroni and a Sazerac with Oven Roasted Barron Point Oysters in toasted garlic, fennel, lemon, and pastis. They were plump and easy to slide onto your plate and cut into bite size pieces with your knife. We devoured them! We then had the Wild Carolina Prawns "St Helena" in brown butter, Serrano, rosemary with delta ground grits. So good it'll make ya slap yer' momma! The brown butter sauce was slightly acidic and gave this perfect punch to a sinfully rich dish. We also had the Barbequed Spanish Octopus. We try octopus whenever it is on the menu, and this one is slightly charred and smoky and so delicate you can cut it with a butter knife! One of the best we've ever had! We couldn't stop there, so we had Espresso Martinis and the S'mores with Charred Crème and Homemade Graham Cracker to finish. The food was outstanding and the attention to detail with the derive made it even more enjoyable. We will be back soon! read more

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