Half Shell

4.6

62 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
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

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Kristina
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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James
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 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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Henry
Seattle
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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Kristin
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 24, 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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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Laura
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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marti
Oklahoma City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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Geoff
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 16, 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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Amy
Kansas City
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 12, 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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Joe
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 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 October 23, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109

Additional information

Cross street
Western and Virginia
Neighborhood
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.halfshellseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 829-7535

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