Best seafood in Seattle

77 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Most commenters recommend Taylor Shellfish, and many single out its oysters. People name several of its locations, including Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill and Melrose Market; the listing is the Pioneer Square oyster bar, which some commenters favor. A few point to the Dungeness crab, and one calls the geoduck sashimi a must-try. One says it is a steep introduction for someone not used to much seafood, and some rank Walrus and the Carpenter above it.

Pioneer Square

53 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

People recommend The Walrus and the Carpenter, an oyster bar in Ballard, and many single out its oysters. Some call it the best oyster bar or the best in Seattle, and some point to its range of oyster varieties. Some say it can be hard to get into, and one says it is small and gets busy, though another says the wait has eased. One diner found the oysters pricey and prefers Taylor Shellfish.

Ballard

40 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many diners rate the seafood at Rock Creek Seafood & Spirits in Fremont highly, and some call it the best in town. Some say it serves a whole fish. Several find it pricey, though they call the food excellent. Some were underwhelmed, and others call it merely decent or only okay.

Fremont

39 people recommendvia r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many commenters recommend Chinook's at Fisherman's Terminal for seafood, and some mention the views. A few suggest the oysters at the restaurant, and one says the bar has a solid happy hour. Many also praise Little Chinook's, the fried-fish counter next to it, for fish and chips and some for its fish tacos; the listing is the main restaurant. One notes Little Chinook's is essentially just fish and chips.

35 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

At Pacific Inn Pub in Fremont, many commenters rank its fish and chips among the best around, and many call it the right answer to the fish-and-chips question. Some note its fish is breaded rather than beer battered, though one still calls it the correct answer. One says it used to be the best in town but no longer ranks that high, and some say other spots beat it. One found the fish and chips unpleasant.

Fremont

33 people recommend, 10 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Most commenters recommend Ivar's, which people name across its Seattle fish-and-chips and restaurant outlets; the listing is Ivar's Acres of Clams on the waterfront, and commenters also name the Fish Bar beside it. Many praise the fish and chips and the clam chowder, and several mention the waterfront setting and views. Not everyone agrees: several call the food mediocre, poor or a tourist spot, a commenter rates Pike Place Chowder's chowder higher, one would choose Anthony's over it, one found a return visit just okay, one finds the salmon hit or miss, and one is a little disappointed by the two restaurant locations.

Waterfront

30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Most commenters recommend Local Tide in Fremont, and many call it a strong seafood spot. A few praise the shrimp toast, several the weekend crab roll, and a couple the rockfish, in a banh mi and a bowl. Some describe it as casual, and some note it is pricey. One diner was underwhelmed, and another ranks it second because of the constant line and wait.

Fremont

29 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Many diners recommend Ray's Boathouse in Ballard, where the restaurant and the cafe upstairs share one building, and many say the seafood is good. Many mention the views. A couple point to the sablefish and one praises the halibut. A few were underwhelmed, calling the food mediocre or not worth the price, and some note it is pricey.

Ballard

17 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Most commenters recommend Duke's Seafood, which people name across its Seattle locations; the listing is South Lake Union, which a few commenters name, and Alki and Green Lake also come up. A few praise the chowder and a few say the fish and chips are worth it, and some mention the crab cakes, one with a craving and one calling them overpriced. Several mention the happy hour, and several call it pricey. One calls the calamari awesome and another says they used to enjoy it.

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many commenters recommend Ivar's Salmon House at the northeast end of Lake Union. A few point to its salmon, a couple mention the lake view, and a couple suggest it for hosting visitors. One likes the daily happy hour, and one says it serves king crab legs.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many people recommend Salty's on Alki, and many mention its view. Some suggest Sunday brunch there. Not everyone agrees: one diner finds the food fine but not exciting, another calls it pricey for uneven quality, and one person advises skipping Salty's and similar view spots.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend the fish and chips at Emerald City, the Rainier Avenue shop in south Seattle. One says it beat the better-known Pacific Inn and Lockspot, and a couple note it is inexpensive. One says there is some seating but prefers taking the food to a park on Lake Washington. One found it saltier and more deeply fried than Proper Fish.

Rainier

14 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Washington, r/Seattle

Many diners recommend Jack's Fish Spot, a seafood counter at Pike Place Market. A few point to the steamed whole Dungeness crab eaten at the counter, some praise the fried fish, and some name it for oysters. A few mention counter seats or limited seating.

Pike Place Market

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle

Most commenters recommend Elliott's Oyster House on the waterfront, and several point to its oysters. Two mention the halibut, and some call it good for seafood with a view. One recommends the spicy crab chowder. One diner found it disappointing on a recent visit.

Waterfront

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most diners recommend Pike Place Chowder, off Post Alley at Pike Place Market, and many praise the chowder; a few say it beats Ivar's. A few recommend the lobster roll and two call the crab roll hard to beat. One warns to expect a line. Several were less impressed: one finds the chowder thin, some would skip it for Jack's Fish Spot or Lowell's, and one calls it solid but below Boston chowder.

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

Lockspot Cafe sits by the Ballard locks, and many people praise its fish and chips. One suggests ordering fish and chips on a walk around the locks. One recommends the clam chowder and one the clam dip, and one now prefers it to Pacific Inn. Two are less impressed: one finds the fish and chips overpriced and mediocre, and another says they fell well short of Emerald City's.

Ballard

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Most diners recommend this Ballard pub, and many praise its fish and chips. Some describe the style as traditional. Caveats: one says the fish can be overcooked, one found the portions small despite liking the fish and chips, and one notes the batter can turn out donut-like.

Ballard

10 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many commenters recommend Anthony's, a Seattle seafood group; the listing is Anthony's Pier 66, which a few commenters name. One calls it classic Pacific Northwest seafood with breathtaking views, and a couple choose it over Ivar's. One had good oysters at Pier 66 recently, one ranks it fourth of five favorites, and one finds its salmon hit or miss.

9 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend Le Coin in Fremont, and many point to its oyster happy hour. A few praise the oysters, and a couple say the other food is excellent. One says its oysters taste fresher than Taylor Shellfish's.

9 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Many diners recommend The Athenian in Pike Place Market, and several diners single out the fish and chips. A couple praise the view, and one calls the halibut phenomenal. One likes the oyster shooter and the low-key, dive-like atmosphere.

Pike Place Market

8 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA

People recommend the Half Shell Oyster House near Pike Place Market, and several point to its oyster happy hour as a good deal. One diner who dined solo at the bar called the visit lovely, one calls it exceptional, and another said it was not overrun with tourists.

By The Market

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle

Most commenters recommend Westward, a Northlake spot on Lake Union. A few point to its oysters, some mention the views, one enjoyed the seafood tower and one praises the kitchen's fish. A couple note it is pricey. One diner found every dish too salty and won't return.

Northlake

7 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many people recommend Sunfish on Alki; one calls it a top spot for fish and chips and one strongly suggests the salmon and chips on weekends.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA

Many commenters recommend Lowell's at Pike Place Market for seafood. A couple pick its fish and chips, a couple mention the water view, one loves the fried shrimp basket and one calls it better than Pike Place Chowder. One says it is really a breakfast place rather than somewhere for fish and chips.

Pike Place Market

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle

Many commenters recommend Matt's in the Market, a Pike Place Market restaurant, for seafood. One calls the seafood beautiful and upscale, one says it has the best seafood menu, and one advises booking ahead and asking for a window table. One says the octopus and halibut were the best they have had. One commenter says it isn't really a seafood place.

Pike Place Market

5 people recommendvia r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Several commenters recommend Aqua by El Gaucho, and a couple put it among the best seafood options in Seattle. One calls it the safest bet for a well-cooked meal with a great view. Several note it is very expensive, and one says they have only eaten there when someone else paid.

5 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

Diners recommend Cutters Crabhouse near the north end of Pike Place. One calls the cod amazing, one praises the crab and oysters, and one recommends the blackened salmon. A couple say the drinks are good, and one notes good variety.

5 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA, r/AskSeattle

People recommend Market Grill, a counter in Pike Place Market, and several single out its salmon sandwiches, blackened and sockeye. One says it is a little pricey but always good, and one likes the chowder. It has a small counter and some outside tables.

Pike Place Market

5 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

La Marea in Ballard serves Mexican seafood, and people recommend it. One calls it special and affordable, one says it feels fancier than its brewery setting suggests, one notes oysters are only offered on Wednesdays, and one mentions the oyster happy hour with tostadas.