Elliott's Oyster House

Elliott's Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Brenda

   Denver3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Elliot’s has the sweetest crab you will ever have in your life, and the best selection of oysters in Seattle. A little pricey, but absolutely fantastic food. It was so good we went twice in one weekend. The only disappointing factor, and the reason I give it four stars, is because the restaurant automatically adds a 20% service fee onto your tab. Only 12% goes to your server, the rest to the corporation. So the servers aren’t getting what they deserve, unless you decide to tip more. That’s just a lot of extra fees and tipping. But the 20% service fee seems to be at all restaurants in downtown Seattle. So disappointing.
   

   Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your concerns about our service charge model. While the company retains 100% of the service charge, these funds support a commission-based compensation system for our service team. Established in 2019, this model was designed to ensure that our staff’s earnings remain competitive and fair. This approach has proven effective, maintaining or even exceeding earnings compared to traditional tipping models. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (206) 623-4340 and request to speak with a manager at your convenience. – Brian Riendeau, General Manager
   

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   Mary Pat VIP

   Calgary4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu is heavy on dairy and there aren’t really any modifications they can make for those with a dairy allergy. They only had one dish that the server could assure me was dairy-free!  Great location and a beautiful view of the water.
   

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   Carl

   San Francisco4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was lacking. Forgot to bring salad that was ordered. Drinks took more than 15 minutes and second drink ordered when dinner arrived did not come until dinner was finished. Oysters and meal were very good but the service will have me going elsewhere
   

   Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Carl, Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. I apologize that your service was lacking and not up to the standards we strive to achieve for every guest. Please feel free to reach out to me directly to discuss, 206-623-4340. I wouldn't want this to be your last memory of Elliott's. I hope to hear from you soon. -Brian Riendeau GM
   

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   John

   Orlando4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great way to sample several varieties of oysters. Our server made fantastic recommendations. Also the grilled halibut was amazing. Highly recommend.
   

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   Diane VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and a great time at Elliott’s! Highly recommend
   

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   Mary

   San Francisco30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dining experience with great views andservice
   

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   Christina VIP

   Seattle18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch! The food and service never disappoints, and I cannot get enough of the view! 
   

   Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded on April 25, 2025

   Hi Christina, Thank you for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that you keep coming back and we look forward to seeing you next time. – Brian Riendeau, General Manager
   

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   Christopher VIP

   San Francisco38 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Although we odered entrees, it was an hour before we got our food. Claim chowder was ok, oysters Rockefeller was just so so. Our main entrees were not appetizing. The sauces didn’t taste good . I think they tried to make it fancy but it ended up tasted weird. Why the 20 % service charge the m Al’s was Very disappointing
   

   Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded on April 25, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. If you are willing, we would like the opportunity to chat with you personally. Please call us at 206-623-4340 and ask to speak to a manager, so we can discuss your dining experience with you. – Brian Riendeau, General Manager
   

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   Don VIP

   Fort Lauderdale12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Over priced average food. It felt very much like the types of tourists traps you find at Disney. They have a very well trained wait staff that pushes high priced items. The drinks are small, I don’t know how they could fit a full shot of bourbon in the glass they gave me. It had a 1 1/2 squared cube of ice and a cherry and still was barely half full.
   

   Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded on April 14, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. If you are willing, we would like the opportunity to chat with you personally. Please call us at 206-623-4340 and ask to speak to a manager, so we can discuss your dining experience with you. – Brian Riendeau, General Manager
   

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    Jason

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Oysters selection was awesome. And the quality was top notch.
    

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