Needed a quick bite and some oysters on a sunny day, so Elliott's Oyster House was the perfect…read morestop. I was able to get seated outside in the shade with a great view of the water. I ordered the clam chowder and, of course, oysters. The oysters were all amazing, with a great variety to choose from. They were shucked really well and came with both a mignonette sauce and a jalapeño sauce, which paired nicely with them. They are a bit pricey, but that's oysters for you. The restaurant itself is pretty big, though it can get packed during peak hours. If you're driving, just know there's no nearby parking since it's located on the waterfront, so you'll likely have to park a few blocks away. Overall, a great spot if you're craving fresh oysters with a view.

As a Seattle native, I've been down to the waterfront countless times, but have never eaten at…read moreElliott's until recently, and now I know why. It's located on prime waterfront and we dined outside on the deck, which was fantastic, but the food and service left a lot to be desired. We started with the manila clams and they forgot to bring our crostini. By the time they brought it, the clams were getting cold. It was also SO loaded with garlic that it could've repelled 20 vampires. Literally, all you could taste was heavy salt and garlic. The clam linguine also suffered from the same problem. It was a pile of overcooked linguine, and again, heavy on the salt and garlic, light on the pesto. The $65 filet mignon was a joke. Don't ever order this. We asked for it to be prepared medium rare and we received filet that was cut in half and completely well done. Unlike the clam dishes, the steak was under-salted and accompanied by potatoes that were cooked to different levels of done-ness and some chewy asparagus. Dessert was the only thing that we enjoyed. The 9 layer chocolate cake was devine and the best part of our meal. Overall, an overpriced tourist trap and they include a 20% service charge that gets added pre-tax and they pay their server a 12% "commission" off of the 20%. WTF?! Avoid at all costs.

love this cozy family-run shop ! such a delightful selection of goods . i started as a usual poke…read morecustomer , but i have graduated to sashimi plates ! got one last night and it had me skipping home singing whistle notes ! even inspired a short poem ( : they are also operating on extended weekend hours til october ! how nice !! thank u humans and fish of seattle fish guys for existing and feeding me so good . grateful af seattle fish guys, a poem staff so friendly fish so fresh food so tasty business so local love it !

Came back, and tried a couple of other things I didn't try last time:…read more - Smoked swordfish: definitely a least fatty fish compared to the others, but I still liked it - Smoked hamachi: this was good too, although I preferred the smoked cod the most - Smoked cod: very good - Smoked salmon collars and salmon bellies: both of these are good; the bellies are the same one as what you can buy to eat there They didn't have smoked cod bellies or smoked smelt this time around. I'll have to come back next time!

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.

Taylor's is consistently the best oysters I've had *anywhere*. California, the East Coast, Europe,…read moreJapan, and Taylor's still wins. I've brought friends visiting from other countries (the Australian was bragging about their oysters) and Taylor's always makes them go "oh". I can't recommend it enough and this is the place I take new visitors to the city. It's especially nice when the servers give you the whole story and age and growing techniques and species for each oyster on the platter. Cocktails have been hit or miss but I can't even deduct a point for it because I've literally never had better oysters.

Classic Steamers Combo (mussels and clams): 3/5, the broth was a bit sweet for my liking and it…read morelacked flavor. I did enjoy the seafood though. I did not like that there was no bread included with the meal. Baguette: 3/5 meh, it was cold and bland, I prefer mine thinly sliced and toasted Pinot Gris: 3/5 basic white wine but it did its job Overall I probably would not visit here again. I will note though the fish and chips seemed to be an extremely popular menu item, almost every table ordered it while I was there.

10 out of 10!!! The…read moreBrazilian Shellfish Stew!!!!! I'm still thinking about it. PACKED with flavor!!! The tomato/coconut milk broth had just the right amount of heat. I dipped the warm crispy buttered baguette into the broth for the perfect bite. Mussels, clams, prawn, cod, veggies.... Every bite was delicious. Service was great! The dining area is small but felt large. Really cool vibe to the place. There were a few small tables on the sidewalk outside. I sat at the bar along the front window and people watched as I devoured some oysters and that amazing stew. Parking wasn't too bad either. I easily found street parking.

Taylor Shellfish, Pioneer Square, 410 Occidental Ave., Seattle, WA 98104…read more During a five-hour break from the time Amtrak's Empire Builder arrived in Seattle until its Cascades departed for Vancouver, I had time to enjoy a leisurely meal at Taylor Shellfish in Pioneer Square. Located a few blocks from Amtrak's King Street Station, Taylor Shellfish offered an inviting mix of lunch and dinner menu items. In its website, we learn that this is the brand's Oyster Saloon "because it is the perfect place to enjoy our specialty cocktails or a drink of your choice from our extensive bar offerings with freshly shucked oysters during an after work happy hour." I was looking for a light lunch, and selected Classic Clam Steamers, served in a shallot, butter, garlic and white wine broth ($19). Fit the bill perfectly. The seating was ample, vibe was friendly (FIFA's World Cup was in full gear), conversations were easy to participate in, and service was excellent. Restroom was clean, the Saloon was well-lit, and the bar was well-stocked.

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!

Walking Pike Market area and I needed to take a break. Then,,,,, I found Happy Hour sign here!…read moreThey just opened but half of seats were already occupied. Must be good! When I got inside, the receptionist asked me table or counter, I was by myself so whichever is fine so she escorted me to the counter seat. It's a good size of the restaurant whether you're dining solo, enjoying a date night, or catching up with friends and family. I ordered half dozen of the oysters on the half shell-shucker's choice and mini-tini. When I ordered at the counter, the staff said I can pick mini-tini from regular martini menu. Oh, that's great. So, I chose "i dream of aquavit" and she told me "it's a little bit weird flavor, is it okay?" What? What's mean weird flavor? But I was interested in, so I told her I'd like to know "weird flavor" lol! Shortly, my "weird flavor(lol)" mini-tini came and it looked cute, taste was okay. I don't like sweet cocktail, so it's good for me but hard to explain by words. lol! My half dozen of oysters on the half shell, fresh, sweet sea flavor, and yum!! I enjoyed my break time and I'd like to come back & try regular menu!!!

The vibe was great. Ordered the lemon garlic prawns. Was the best pasta I had in years. Had the…read morelime in the coconut mixed drink, it was outstanding. Kala our server was exceptional. What stood out is she greeted everyone with a smile, positive energy and grace as if she owned the place. It's been hard to find a place with great service, great food and overall great experience. Thank you for making our visit a fun night. You have gained a new customer and fan. Ask for the vanilla bourbon ice cream, it was great. I was told to get it with the apple strudel.

Stephanie was our waitress today. She was absolutely fantastic. Great sense of humor and was super…read morefun to banter with.

I was celebrating a birthday with a loved one on a lovely Saturday afternoon in late June. The…read moresetting was perfect, with a sense of bustle without being too noisy or too crowded.

After sitting down, I saw a super loving grandparents. They were dressed very formally; the…read moregrandfather was even wearing a suit and dress shoes. It was like a casual, ceremonial date

If I could give this 6 or 7 stars, I would. Ever since going back to New Jersey, I can't help crave…read morethe delicious coconut shrimp, the warm sourdough bread, and the fish-- oh god the fish. Of all the experiences in Seattle, this restaurant was the best. The servers were friendly and warm, the place was comfortable and had a great view of the water. Now beware one thing: this place is pricey. New York levels of pricey. Don't expect to leave with a light bill, but you get what you pay for.

We were in Seattle for a few days and looked up some of the top places for clam chowder. We had…read morealready tried the number one spot, so we made the trip up toward Lake Union to try this one. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and were told the wait would be about an hour and 15 minutes. We asked about the bar, and after about five minutes, two seats opened up. We ordered the Dinghy chowder sampler so we could try three different chowders. We came for the clam chowder. I thought the flavor was good, although the texture was a little different for me. The biggest disappointment was the regular clam chowder. We don't eat bacon, and they told us the bacon could not be left out. Since clam chowder was the main reason we came, that really took away from the experience. A few minutes after we ordered, a couple sitting next to us at the bar asked the same question we did: "Is there bacon in the award-winning clam chowder?" When the server said yes, they said, "Okay, never mind. We don't want that." So we weren't the only ones asking. We ended up having the lobster chowder. Overall, 3 out of 5. The experience was okay, but because we couldn't really try the clam chowder we came for, we don't plan to come back.

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!