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Half Shell, Seattle, WA

Half Shell

4.6
4.6
62 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Oysters | Steak | Sea Bar | Martinis

Nestled just north of the Pike Place Market, we focus on serving seafood fresh from the Pacific Northwest waters with West Coast flavors.
Our menu includes oysters, crab, salmon, fresh local catch plus steaks and a really great burger.
Icy martinis, bubbles and spritzes center the Pearl Bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 15:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-7535
  • Website
    https://www.halfshellseattle.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Schwarz
  • Location
    2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109
  • Area
    Belltown / Pike Place Market
  • Cross Street
    Western and Virginia
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Half Shell, a vibrant seafood haven by Tom Douglas, is celebrated for its "incredible martinis" and "delicious food" within a spacious, modern setting boasting views of Pike Place. Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and "amazing oysters," making it a perfect spot for happy hour with $2 oysters. The "friendly, professional" service and standout dishes like the scallop crudo and halibut ensure a delightful dining experience, even if some find the menu limited.

62 Reviews

  1. Kristina

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic staff, food and ambiance! I would highly recommend!

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  2. James

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour Oysters, and the service was great. Would go back.

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  3. Henry

    Seattle

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to this wonderful restaurant. The service, food, and ambiance were all terrific. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived and had a great table. Jessie was our wait person and he was excellent. He was warm, friendly, professional, and timely. The food was delicious and the wait was short. We will definitely be back. What a gem of a restaurant.

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  4. Kristin

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brussels sprouts we sooo good! Loved the crab roll and fries!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time. The service was excellent throughout. We ordered off the HHmenu and added the brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious. We loved the oysters and the dirty martini dip. The burger was also a highlight. Definitely recommend.

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  6. Laura

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters were good but the burger, fries and baked oysters were too salty

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  7. marti

    Oklahoma City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch was so good! I need to come back for oyster happy hour

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  8. Geoff

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and a very creative menu. The smoked black cod is amazing!

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  9. Amy

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us enjoyed our dinner. Drinks very expensive and small pours on the wine for the price. Limited menu but all of us found something we liked. Warning small plates are very small and a bit pricey.

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  10. Joe

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another Tom Douglas jewel! Raw oysters were super fresh and perfectly shucked. If you find a better happy hour deal on oysters or burger I’d love to know about it. Our server was amazing and gave us great recommendations on food and drinks. Last and certainly not least, don’t forget to have the coconut cream pie! It’s still amazing!
    Half ShellResponded on 23 October 2024
    Thanks for the great review! We appreciate you coming in and dining with us. Hope to see you again soon!

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Half Shell is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Half Shell

2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Western and Virginia
  • Area
    Belltown / Pike Place Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 15:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Schwarz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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