Seattle's location on Puget Sound makes it one of America's premier seafood destinations. With waters teeming with Dungeness crab, wild salmon, geoduck, and some of the best oysters in the world, the city's seafood scene is unmatched.
Pacific Northwest Specialties
🦀 Dungeness Crab
Sweet, delicate PNW icon
🐟 Wild Salmon
King, Sockeye, Coho
🦪 Oysters
Olympia, Kumamotos
🦐 Spot Prawns
Sweet, succulent, seasonal
🐚 Geoduck
Giant clam, unique texture
🦑 Penn Cove Mussels
Local, sustainable
Top Seattle Seafood Spots
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Ballard's beloved oyster bar. Excellent raw bar, inventive small plates, and a killer happy hour.
Taylor Shellfish Farms
Oyster farm with multiple locations. Fresh-shucked oysters, clams, and crab at the source.
Elliott's Oyster House
Waterfront institution with 30+ oyster varieties and stunning views of Puget Sound.
Pike Place Chowder
Award-winning clam chowder at Pike Place Market. Multiple "best in America" awards.
Ray's Boathouse
Upscale waterfront dining with sunset views and impeccably prepared seafood.
Ivar's Acres of Clams
Seattle institution since 1938. Classic fish and chips on the waterfront.
Pike Place Market
No Seattle seafood guide is complete without Pike Place. Beyond the famous fish-throwing at Pike Place Fish Co., you'll find incredible fresh seafood to take home, oyster bars, and some of the city's best casual seafood eats.
🏆 Must-Try Experiences
Best Oysters: The Walrus and the Carpenter
Best View: Ray's Boathouse at sunset
Best Chowder: Pike Place Chowder (New England style)
Best Crab: Taylor Shellfish or Elliott's
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