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Elliott's Oyster House

1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-4340
Ranked #22 of 2,165 restaurants in Seattle
4.0 of 5 stars 255 Reviews
Price range: 16 AUD - 33 AUD
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cross street: Spring Street
Transit: Metro Transit Routes 99-O and 99-I at Alaskan Way and Spring(.10 mi) Metro Transit Routes 10-O, 11-O, 113-I, 121-I, 121-O, 122-I, 125-I, 15-O, 18-O, 21-I, 22-I, 56-I and 994-I at First Avenue and University St (.15 mi)
Description: For more than 30 years, Elliott's Oyster House has been Seattle's showcase for classic Northwest seafood. This classic seafood house is renown for simple preparations that highlight the natural flavors of the finest seafood in the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in serving fresh local Dungeness crab, wild Northwest salmon, Alaskan halibut, fresh Pacific finfish, Northwest shellfish, and our specialty, fresh oysters. At Elliott's, we believe our choices today affect the oceans of tomorrow. So we're committed to serving sustainable seafood, a win-win for your taste buds and the environment. We have long-standing partnerships with local crabbers, oyster growers and fishermen, who use environmentally sound practices. To help the planet even further, we compost everything possible. Come join us for lunch or dinner, and discover the wonders of sustainable seafood for yourself.
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I loved this restaurant! The food was amazing (salmon sliders and white chowder with oysters as an appetizer)! All the fish served are also derived from sustainable sources. It is great to find a place that is both eco-conscious and delicious! More

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Haarlem, The Netherlands
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

we liked the oysters and seafood so much we went back the next day! good food, good advice on the menu and great service More

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Los Angeles, California
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Elliot's has great seafood, excellent service and a prime location. Yes, it might be a bit overpriced, but I think it is worth it for a special occasion. We had oysters, the seafood linguini and salmon, among other things, and none of us were disappointed! Great place overall. More

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Vancouver
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We chose Elliott's based upon positive trip advisor reviews. However, our experience was that this was nothing more than an average seafood restaurant. Moreover, the service was less than spectacular. We ordered two appetizers and a main course of a whole Dungeness crab to share between the two of us. The waiter brought the two appetizers and the main course... More

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Forked River, NJ
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Went to this place with my sister from Washington while on a business trip to Seattle area. This was our "touristy" big seafood restaurant meal, and this was a great call (much better than at least one other local place I also tried which is in the same area and same category). Service was great, and very nice interior although... More

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Knoxville, TN
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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We just ate at here and really enjoyed it. We sat at the oyster bar and my wife and I ate are way through the selection. The staff was Rey friendly as they sucked away and the waitress was quick and friendly, and knew her business. She was able to make a tasting that progressed from sweet to briney, the... More

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Chicago, IL
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Despite the location (as noted by other reviewers) the restaurant is far away from the ones you find in SF fisherman's wharf. The food is really fresh, the waiters very knowledgeable about their offerings and the environment is perfect. You are ok with jeans or with a suit. The king salmon was perfect as well as the oysters my table... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We hadn't been able to have a poker game in Copenhagen for a while so it was going to be nice to see one of regulars in Seattle as we would both be there at the same time. He suggested Elliott's which was fine with me. The restaurant is located in the middle of "tourist trap" Seattle right on the... More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Wow! We had a great time eating tons of oysters at Elliotts. Lots of local stuff and good wine too! Looking forward to coming back and checking out the happy hour- I hear it is great! More

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Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We stopped at Elliott's for a happy hour drink and snack. The outdoor seating was the best on a beautiful spring afternoon. The margarita's were very good. We ordered the truffle fries and mussels. The fries were great. The mussels were fine, but tasted a little fishy. The happy hour food items were literally $3 and $4, so worth a... More

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