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    The Crab Pot

    3.1 (2.9k reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Azi H.

    The Crab Pot is one of those must do's when your in Seattle especially when you're down on the water. There's a ton of awesome things to see and do on the boardwalk, the aquarium, Farris wheel, The Ferries, souvenir shops, Pike's Place, so much to list. This time around I wasn't impressed with the The Westport and The Royal, the two feasts we ordered. The seafood was dry, very little shell fish but plenty of shrimp and potatoes. Lobster claws were dry as well. Definitely not enough for four people so my husband had to pick up some cheese burgers on the way home. Such a bummer but nonetheless we made the best of it and enjoyed the nice atmosphere and dinner with our girls. It was a super hot day and what a relief it was that our lovely waiter was very attentive to refilling our water glasses when needed. There's usually a wait for a table but this time we got seated right away. Staff is friendly enough and all in good moods which is nice. Be aware that parking on the street is a nightmare and traffic is atrocious so bring an extra dose of patience. Sundays and holidays street parking is free. We found a great parking spot in a public parking lot, pay-to-park and would be charged over $100 for 2 hours, we chose to drive around until "free" street parking came up. It was a great choice as we ended up finding a great spot in the shade only two blocks from boardwalk and it saved us a ton of money. Not my favorite place for seafood but it's nostalgic so we will surely come back again.

    2 orders of king crab for a total of 6 crab legs
    Edward A.

    Tourist trap. $100 will get you 3 small king crab legs with potatoes and corn. Not a very attentive wait staff. Friendly, but not attentive. And I think the calamari is not 100% real/authentic.

    Clam Chowder
    Lex H.

    The service was great. Our waitress was kind and very friendly with answering any questions. We ordered oysters and oyster rockefeller for the appetizers, which came out quickly and were very good. For our main entree, we got the shrimp peel and eat (head on), which was filling and seasoned good. The clam chowder bowl is big and good. We had no complaints about our food and this restaurant is right off the waterfront. It is wheelchair accessible and we were seated quickly for a busy afternoon.

    Waylette T.

    I ain't never in my 34 years of life been called the N word so mildly- very demure, very cutesy The overall experience was telling N go home. So boooom, we got seated now all of a suddenly our waitress went from white to black, uhhhh ok. Then it took sis forever and a day to take our order. We get our order the seafood I chose was disgusting, cold and old - like I was given an order that was sent back to the kitchen. On top of one of the items I ordered not being delivered and we were still charged for it (yay happy birthday to me- drove all the way here for bs) My cousins order came out wrong, how do you overcook salmon?? That bish was dried up My mother and little sisters order was ehhh ok I guess or they just humble Then we asked for them to sing happy birthday to me. Supposedly they did not have candles to top the cake- I was given hot ass strawberry on top of a stale corn bread. I ought to slap whoever ancestors thought up this disgusting ass combination.

    Deidre P.

    This is a good restaurant to stop in for some good seafood! We ordered a half dozen raw oysters, oysters Rockefeller, and a crab boil. Everything was so yummy! The raw oysters were a bit in the smaller side, but the tasted very fresh. The oysters Rockefeller was bigger and so tasty with the toppings! The seafood boil we ordered had a variety of crabs and other seafoods. I enjoyed the food very much, but I did not like that a bowl was placed on the ground for all our shells from the seafood. I didn't like looking to the ground while I was actively trying to enjoy my food.

    Crab combo!
    Mike B.

    Was our first time in Seattle and my wife and I wanted to take advantage of the abundance of seafood restaurants. A quick search on Yelp led me to the Crab Pot. We were offered the option to sit inside or outside on the dock and since it was a nice evening we decided to sit outside. The waiter was prompt and attentive. The beer was cold and the crab was seasoned to perfection! Unfortunate, I was so hungry I forgot to take more pictures of our meal!

    Pina Colada, Maker's Mule, Boozy Arnold
    Shana N.

    Service & Ambiance: 10/10. We sat at the top level next to the window view which was really nice. Salmon chowder: 6/10 I expected this to be like the Lowell's salmon chowder but instead it was a vegetable heavy soup which looked like it had a lot of oil. It looked really unappetizing, surprisingly it tasted not bad but also not that good. Seafood pasta: 10/10 creamy and delicious Snow Crab legs: 9/10. Taste-wise it was great but docked a point for the lack of proper equipment to break the crab legs. The mallet/hammer they give you is pretty useless. Pina Colada: 7/10 Maker's Mule: 5/10 Boozy Arnold: 9/10

    Crab cakes
    Angela J.

    We had a little bit of everything. Got the half order of shrimp, crab cakes, shrimp and crab dip, oysters on a half shell. And although most of it was pretty good there were some disappointing moments. Unfortunately the shrimp was so over cooked it was kind of mushy. And the dip was nothing special don't get me wrong it wasn't bad just kinda nothing special. Now on a good note the crab cakes were amazing!!! The pepper jelly they serve with it was delish. I don't eat oysters but my buddy thought they were yummy just a little small. Honestly I'd come back just to try some other options like the royal feast.

    Bread and butter
    Sharona R.

    This weekend while venturing around Pike's Place in Seattle, my friend and I decided to grab lunch here at Crab Pot! Came here around 12:00pm and got seated near the window area. Very friendly service from the hostess down to our server. Place is spacious....feels like a rustic seaport -feel....lots of stuff made up of wood- goes well with the area and food! We ordered their bread and butter- which kicked us off on a great lunch start and for our main meals I ordered their seafood salad that was packed with crab meat, bay shrimp, and smoked salmon...so delicious and I feel two people could have shared this one dish. My friend ordered the clam chowder in a bowl....creamy, hearty soup full of flavor- yum! Definitely a place to try fresh seafood with variety of selections for everyone pick something they like!

    Michelle M.

    Visited family in Seattle on a Sunday and this place was the only one that was left open in tourist area until 9 PM. It did not disappoint in having really good seafood. The portions were generous, and the staff is really nice. My dad is handicapped and they made sure to get us a good table for him to sit with his scooter. Our whole party was satisfied with our food. I recommend : Halibut tacos Scampi Fish and chips The food was very fresh and I love the theme. Great place for tourist to come and enjoy the fresh Washington seafood and views.

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    Chantal O.

    Visited Seattle with the family and went to this place to get some fresh seafood. The server was great, he made a few recommendations and answered all of our questions. The weather was nice so we were able to seat outside with a nice view of the Seattle Great Wheel. We wanted to avoid fried fish so we got the seafeast to share which comes with a variety of fresh seafood (salmon, crab, shrimp) and corn and potatoes. The feast is served directly on the table with butcher paper and they also give a bowl and place it on the floor for all trash and leftovers. We also tried the salmon filled with crab with potatoes, broccoli and carrots and it was delicious. The ambiance is family oriented and casual. Prices are average for the area so a great option for a nice stop to relax and eat next to the water.

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    Joyce T.

    Best place to enjoy seafood in Seattle. Quick service and decent price. The restaurant is big, minimal wait time even in the weekends. Watermelon margaritas is the best thing I've ever had The crab cakes were meh, but the cioppino was awesome, the seafood was fresh and flavorful

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    Greeshma R.

    There's a little back story to this place My husband visited this place when we were dating 12 years back in 2013 and he kept telling about how good the fresh sea food was. So, this time along with me and kids we dined at this place. It's a little rustic, and old, can tell it's been there for years. We got a nice spot near the window overlooking the ferry. We ordered some beers and fresh watermelon margarita which was refreshing. The menu has really good seafood options. We went with snow crab legs which is served with corn cob and potatoes and shrimp with a spicy sauce. The service was quick, it was poured on the table and we had a good time breaking the crab and eating them up. The sea food was fresh but there was not much sauce or spices on them. I enjoyed the meal and had a good time with family. The pricing is a little on higher side considering it's fresh seafood. Overall a decent place and needs some upgrade.

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    Where is the handicap parking? Nearest lot $85. For 3 hrs? Can't walk far and way too scary at night... we live in 98010 too far for uber$ and like to go to the market 1st or see a 5th avenue show before meal, too many uber$

    This is just a suggestion, take an Uber, if you're close by, inexpensive, compared to a rediculous $85 for 3 hrs😒 😂😂😂🤜🤛👍

    Can you make reservation or first come first serve?

    They allow walk-ins only I believe.

    Are you open on Thanksgiving day?

    How to get a table without a reservation? What is the best way to be seated on Saturday night (party of 4)? I imagine that me and my family would come around 5pm and will wait in line to get a table for at least couple of hours? Someone please advise

    Depends on what's going on. The Saturday we went back in June we got there about 5pm. There were a lot of people out and about. There were a couple of big concerts that night, one of them at Lumen Field. But there were 3 of us (got a 4-person table… 

    When will they reopen for dine in?

    Currently open for dine in

    If you do the seafeast, can you bring home the food you don't finish?

    Yes you can take home left overs

    What do you wear? Casual clothes or dress up?

    Things you don't mind covering in the smell of seafood.

    Can I order to go?

    I'm sure you can but this is not the place you want to-go food. Dining here is all about the social and table experience. There are plenty of places that offer similar or same food that is better for take away that doesn't offer the experience of… 

    How many lbs of each variety of seafood are in each of the seafeasts?

    That's the thing though - they do not give you the weight of the feasts. They just say how many it feeds. We were a group of 4 and we ordered the Alaskan and it was enough. I would say it was roughly around 8-10 lbs of everything included in the… 

    Do you offer peeled, deveined, and deheaded shrimp for your seafood pot packages?

    De- headed, and de-veined, but not peeled.

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    3.9(4.9k reviews)
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    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.

    Brought my cousins here from out of town to try some oysters. The waiter proceeded to upsell all…read morethe most expensive items and was visibly disgusted when we didn't order more (total bill was over 350). After getting the bill, we confronted the waiter on selling us a 30 dollar old fashioned, he proceeded to say "if you have financial problems you should let us know beforehand". Might as well call me broke and spit in my face. The cherry on top was they charge a guaranteed 20% tip but never once smiled at any of us or made anyone feel welcome!! Just don't come here it's not worth it...

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    Taylor Shellfish Farms - Manila Clam and Mussel Steamers

    Taylor Shellfish Farms

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    0.8 miCapitol Hill
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    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.

    Got lucky on a Saturday afternoon when Google said "no wait," so we bolted over. "Table" turned out…read moreto be a couple of bar stools, but for two people it worked fine. We ordered the geoduck chowder, a dozen oysters, a mixed half-mussel / 青口 plate, baked oysters, and a lemon drop for my wife. Everything landed pretty much as expected. The chowder tasted like a lighter, slightly sour clam chowder--watery side of things, but I liked it, especially with the bread for dipping. Wife's lemon drop was... polite. More lemon than drop. The only real sour note wasn't on the menu: the automatic 20% service charge. Tips used to be optional appreciation. Now they're just payroll with extra steps. Nothing blew us away, nothing disappointed hard. Solid 4 stars.

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    Half Shell - Oyster

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    4.3(222 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
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    I came here to meet up with friends for happy hour recently, and had such a nice time!…read more Half Shell is situated just outside of the busiest parts of the Pike Place area, so it's easy to get to but actually relaxed. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, as well, so it's a great place to meet with a group. We had 6 oysters each off the happy hour menu, which were perfect plump Hama Hamas that day. I also had the cheeseburger with a side of fries, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The cheeseburger was juicy, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked, and I especially loved that the lettuce and onion were shredded thinly. To wash it all down, I had a couple of spritzes, and really enjoyed the "a rose is a rose". Service here is friendly and quick, and we felt very well taken care of. Half Shell is honestly a perfect place to have a meal with friends. It's central and easy to get to, there's lots of seating in a gorgeous restaurant, and the food is great! Will be working this into my rotation.

    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!

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    Duke's Seafood - Crab cake

    Duke's Seafood

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.7 miSouth Lake Union, Eastlake
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    We had a really good meal at Duke's on South Lake Union. We got the crab cake burger, salmon bites,…read morechowder and some cocktails, but the coconut shrimp was definitely the highlight for me. Everything was really good and there was a nice variety of things to order. We sat outside on the dock and the seating was probably my favorite part of the whole experience. Being right on the water with the boats and Lake Union around you made it such a fun Seattle dining experience. The staff was nice and the service was good too. Definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice because the view really makes it worth it.

    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.

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 miBelltown
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    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!

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