Best oyster bar in Seattle, excellent raw seafood bar. Spot prawn crudo and Pacific oysters are a…read morestandout. Outstanding service and staff that really know their seafood. Renee Erickson's team always does excellent with small plates. The endive salad with toasted pistachios was delightful, refreshing, and well-made. Sit at the oyster bar and order a glass of your favorite crisp white or bubbly. Always a good time, great vibes. Usually love the steak tartare but the night we went they were using some odd aioli that I didn't care for.

Came during happy hour and we ordered 36 of their $3 oysters. The men in our group also ordered…read morecocktails from the happy hour menu. The oysters were crisp and refreshing. We also tried their bread and whipped butter which was delicious and one of their hard goat cheese dishes that came with cracked and jam. The cheese was delicious but we wish we had more. Lastly, we tried their bread pudding. It looked like a slice of bread and came with a strong bourbon cream on the side. Although delicious, we wish more came with it. The waitress who waited on was lovely and was so kind to our 2 year old. The place is also just so cool! We loved the interior design and vibe of this oyster bar. We'll come back the next time we're in town.

Chill vibes with delicious amaro cocktails. Limited food options but the oysters are fresh and…read moretasty.

Went here for a girls' night and loved it! The oysters were absolutely delicious, easily one of my…read morefavorite spots. The bread paired perfectly with our oysters and wine. The environment was cozy, and the service was friendly and took the time to explain the oysters and drinks, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend for oyster lovers!

This spot has quickly become a neighborhood favorite for our family. It has really beautiful…read moreinterior and ambiance and their oysters are delicious and a steal at 2.50 per oyster during happy hour. It's located on market Street so parking can be a challenge, but we are normally able to get by after doing a few laps or paying at a paid lot nearby

I leave fairly close but hadn't visited The Garrison since they took over this space. Had dinner…read morewith friends in the area that didn't serve alcohol and we were looking for a place to grab a drink and this space popped up. We had a table in the front section which was nice to be able to catch up since there was four of us. Since we had just ate dinner we were really just here for drinks however we did order the Crab & Caramelized Leek Dip which is a warm dip served with warmed house corn chips. Was very tasty. We had some of their Hpuse Creation cocktails. I had a clean vodka martini, one of my friends had a gin dirty martini with the pickled shrimp, another had a regular dirty vodka martini and one had the Dr Walnut. One of my friends got an additional cocktail the White Wolf. The dirty martinis a house brine that makes the drink look pink my friends seem to enjoy Can't say too much about ambiance since we didn't see the entire space but where we were was nicely lit and the restroom was neat. Service was great attentive and very informative. Will have to stop by for HH sometime

One of the best whiskey bars in Seattle with a huge selection at reasonable prices and a great…read morecustom flight program! Every custom flight is tailored to your specific taste and price point which I love. Hannah, one of their whiskey curators, is super knowledgeable and created one of the most memorable bourbon flights I've ever had with super rare allocated stuff. The service here is extremely friendly. I was speaking with Hannah about what I wanted in my flight and shared my wish list. Based on that, she chose 4 esoteric bottles that each had their own characteristics that would be interesting to compare against one another. My flight consisted of the Pappy Van Winkle 23 years, Colonel EH Taylor Distiller's Council, Very Olde St. Nick Superfreak, and Wild Turkey Austin Nichols 16 years. It was super nice trying all of these rare bottles that I wouldn't even be able to find, and they were all interesting and delicious! The food here is also fantastic. We came during happy hour since the food is a lot cheaper. My favorite things were the Dry Aged Steak Frites and the Crispy Pork Belly. The steak was cooked perfectly and extremely tender with a great beefy flavor. I love a good french fry and these were fresh and crispy. The pork belly was tender and fatty but the fat was nicely rendered so it wasn't chewy. I love the Asian inspired flavors and the kimchi slaw provided the perfect acidity and freshness to complement the fatty pork belly.

Some friends recommended we come here because of how great the steaks are, and I'm so glad we did!…read moreWe were seated almost immediately upon arriving, which was awesome, and ended up enjoying our meal out on the patio area. Our server was friendly, answered all of our questions about the menu, and gave some great recommendations, which made choosing what to order much easier. I ended up getting the Dry Aged Steak Frites from the Happy Hour menu and OMG!! The steak, cooked medium, was incredibly juicy and tender!! I was so sad when I got down to the last bite lol As for the Russet French Fries, they were perfectly seasoned and just the right size. I especially enjoyed dipping them into the Fermented Chili Aioli. To which I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't actually spicy, given that I do have a pretty low spice tolerance lol. Overall, I'd definitely come back again! :)

There is a reason I came here at least once a week. The first time…read moreI visited was on a 4th of July with a friend and had the Tuna Tostada and one of the specials that day which happened to be elote. First off they are not shy about telling you about the spice of the offerings. People who follow them on instagram know that they're pretty clear of the ingredients of their dishes. I often sit at the counter in the La Marea area, they will often state that the dish is spicy.They go one step further with service and ask do you want all the dishes to come out at the same time or as they are finished being prepared. Service is always friendly and helpful. La Marea was my first experience with a more expanded mariscos experience. As a Japanese American I love all the fresh raw fish tostadas especially the Tuna the salsa macho on this dish is delicious deep in flavor and texture but doesn't take away from the fish itself. When the cooler weather came they started adding hot dishes which do not disappoint and live up to the flavor and quality of the rest of the menu. The torta generous and definitely great for someone with a large appetite. The Aguachile and Tostadas are on the lighter side but still filling. I will almost always get a special if it's available. When Oysters were in season they were very popular. It's always fun to see what Bo comes up with for seasonal ingredients. Also don't forget to try their Michelada you buy it on the La Marea side and grab your beer on the Fair Isle side it's usually paired with their corn lager our house la

My loves, We flew in…read morefrom LA to SEA on a whim for a birthday trip... let me tell you to put it in your itinerary to stop in for some great mariscos I mean it. The hospitality, attention to detail on the food is impressive. I highly suggest this place please give La Mare all the love, they deserve it.

We held a private event in the Northwest Room. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and very…read moreprofessional and the views spectacular! It was an amazing experience and we highly recommend it!

This was the first year I thought it would be fun spend my birthday somewhere else. What made the…read moremost sense to me was to head to Seattle, spend time with Dillon's Aunt, and see more of Seattle than I have in the years past. Dillon found this restaurant and we headed here a couple of days after my birthday. It turned out to be the best decision, it was less crowded, away from graduation dinners and celebrations, and though the day was a bit overcast, being near the water, we got to see a club? of stand up paddle boarders and kayakers do their routes in the bay! It's easy to say since we don't live there, but there is beauty in the cloudiness of the sky juxtaposed against the water. We went back and forth with the entrees but ultimately decided on an order of their shigoku oysters they had on special and we each got the Copper river salmon here. We loved it so much the first time we tried it that we had to try Ray's version of it and we were thankful we did!! The oysters were tasty and had a lovely unique flavor and the copper river salmon was cooked perfectly on a bed oof potatoes. The bread plate, though crispy, which we loved, was perfect for dipping and scooping up the remaining sauce and oils. Since it was my birthday there was a nice card left on the table which was a nice sweet touch that started the evening off on a personal touch. The dinner ended with our kind and chipper waiter bringing out a chocolate cheesecake and singing "Happy Birthday," it was fun and so nice! It was truly a wonderful birthday experience and I'm ever thankful Dillon made it so special. The chocolate cheesecake was divine, it had fresh raspberries and a house made raspberry sauce I believe and the cheesecake itself was fluffy and light and probably one of the best chocolate cheesecakes I've ever had. Another cool thing about this restaurant, we got to see an eagle's nest from where we were sitting looking up on a cliff in the trees!! Ray's gave us a fantastic dinner, a wonderful birthday celebration, and cherished moments we will always have now.

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

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

Cute little place. Patio seating was perfect on a sunny day. Great happy hour and customer service…read more YOU MUST ORDER THE CRUDO. My mouth is watering as I type this. So delicious. I will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best cocktails I've had in Seattle. All around the…read morecocktails were great. I usually don't even like mezcal but this was eliteeee. The service was amazing, our server walked us through the dishes and helped us choose. The chicken came out looking a little unseasoned but it was the table favorite because it had the most flavor out of everything else. Looks can be deceiving lol. That potato's are amazing and a good side dish! They have a little patio as well with heating!