The Walrus and the Carpenter, Ballard

Suggests it for small seafood bites and says it's great for drinks.

Agrees the top three picks are right; says the wait there is shorter now.

Calls it the best oyster bar they have visited and a top restaurant for them.

Adds this spot to an oyster list they consider strong.

Ranks this top in Seattle, above every other option mentioned.

Same commenter includes it in their list of seafood recommendations.

Suggests this Ballard spot as a good pick for oysters.

Recommends this Ballard spot for raw oysters; says it's small and gets busy, so waiting next door is an option.

Points diners to this place specifically for its oysters.

Says the Ballard location is good.

Also named as a seafood-focused option worth considering for fish-focused dining.

Rates this spot's shellfish above Taylor's, in their opinion.

Simply recommends this Ballard spot, offering no further detail.

Seconds the oyster recommendation for this place.

Says the place offers seven oyster types from four harvesters, showing variety.

Backs the Walrus pick and advises going at opening time to avoid a wait.

Lists this Ballard spot among restaurant recommendations, giving no detail beyond the name.

Suggests checking out Walrus and Carpenter for oysters.

Calls it a favorite for celebrating, but says it's mainly a raw bar, unsuited to diners expecting traditional food; no view.

Would add The Walrus and Carpenter to the list, though it is really an oyster bar.

Visited recently; their oysters were pricey, and Taylor is the better pick.

Calls the Ballard spot a fantastic pick for oysters.