Shuckers

4.7 (2584)

$30 and under

Seafood

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people

May 16, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for fine wines
Great for happy hour

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(206) 621-1984
Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eraj Jayawickreme

Location
411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Public transit
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Sourdough Boule$5.00
Essential baking company
Classic Seafood Cocktails
Horseradish spiked cocktail sauce
- Shrimp$23.00
- Crab$30.00
Dungeness Crab Cake$22.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous, red pepper coulis, watercress salad
Popcorn Shrimp$19.00
Tartar sauce, cocktail sauce
Sautéed Calamari$18.00
Lemon / capers / green olives / tomatoes / dill / shaved fennel / grilled bread
Steamed Clams$14.00
White wine / butter capers / garlic / fennel / dill

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*
Horseradish / cocktail sauce / mignonette
- Half Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$44.00
Baked Oysters
Lemon herb & butter / brioche crumb OR baked oyster of the day
- Half Dozen$26.00
- Dozen$46.00

Soup and Salads

Added Shuckers Favorites: Chicken $8 , Shrimp $10, Crab $25

Clam Chowder$12.00
Clams / potatoes / smoked bacon
Gem Salad$12.00
Sweet gem lettuce / cherry tomato / spiced & candied bacon / fried shallots / blue cheese crumbles / blue cheese dressing
Classic Caesar$14.00
Chopped romaine / croutons / shredded parmesan / caesar dressing
Crab Louie Salad$39.00
Crab / asparagus / tomato / hard-boiled egg / cucumber / Thousand island dressing

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board
Please see our featured fish board for current availability. house whipped potatoes / market vegetables dill grain mustard vinaigrette OR roasted carrots / polenta / pear butter sauce
- Market Price

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter Sauce$32.00
Pan seared gnudi / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / fresh mint leaf
Lobster (Mac) Campanella$42.00
Campanella pasta / lobster stock base / beecher's aged cheddar sauce / gremolata bread crumb
Pan-Fried Oysters$38.00
Fries / coleslaw
Dungeness Crab Cakes$38.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous / red pepper coulis / watercress salad
Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chips$34.00
Fries / coleslaw / tartar sauce
Fried Chicken$31.00
Mashed potatoes / seasonal veggies
Shuckers Burger*$26.00
Fries / lettuce / tomato / pickled onion / Special sauce / cheddar
Grilled NY Striploin*$52.00
Za'atar fries / mixed greens / Blue cheese herb butter

Sides

Onion Rings$9.00
Fries$9.00
House Whipped Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
Roasted Mushrooms & Shallots$12.00
Side Lobster (Mac) Campanella$23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, IT$12.00
Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, IT$12.00
NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FR$28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FR$13.00
Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, OR$18.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CA$15.00
Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FR$14.00
Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FR$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FR$18.00
Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA$20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WA$17.00
Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, OR$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA $24.00
Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WA$22.00
Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, Esp$22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CA$88.00
2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- OR$98.00
2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FR$455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, PO$55.00
2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FR$78.00
2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AU$88.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZ$72.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FR$92.00
2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, IT$65.00
2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA $140.00
2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FR$195.00
2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FR$70.00
2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT $82.00
2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DE$68.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60$60.00

Red

2017 Corvina - Speri - Amarone della Valpolicella, IT$135.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Woodward Canyon Artist's Series #28, WA$135.00
2020Cabernet Sauvignon - Pepper Bridge - Walla Walla Valley, WA$185.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Caymus Vineyards - Napa Valley, CA$300.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - Leonetti Cellars - Walla Walla Valley, WA$300.00
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley, WA$440.00
2021 Nebbiolo - Pechenino Botti - Langhe, Piedmonte, IT$72.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Stoller - Willamette Valley, OR$87.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Belle Glos Clark & Telephone - Santa Maria Valley, CA$88.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Ponzi - Laurelwood District, OR$110.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Rex Hill - Willamette Valley, OR$125.00
2020 Pinot Noir - Maison Pascal Clément - Burgundy, FR$92.00
2020 Super Tuscan - Le Volte dell'Ornellaia - Toscana IGT, IT$80.00
2019 Sangiovese Salcheto – Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, IT$105.00
2017 Sanggiovese Castiglione Del Bosco – Brunelle Di Montalciano, IT$160.00

Beer & Cider

On Tap

Chuckanut, Pilsner$9.00
Bale Breaker, Field 41 Pale Ale$10.00
Hellbent, Citra IPA$9.00
Stoup, NW Red Ale$9.00
Scuttlebutt, Porter$9.00
Anderson Valley Barrel Aged Stout$10.00

Bottles & Cans

Bud Light$8.00
Stella Artois$8.00
Guinness$10.00
Seattle Cider, Dry$10.00
Athletic Brewing Co. N/A$7.00

Shuckers Cocktails

Rum Runner$15.00
Bacardi 8 rum, plantation overproof rum, pineapple, cinnamon, lime
When Life Gives You Lemons$16.00
Olympic honey vodka, cointreau, lemon, yuzu, honey
Pearl Diver$15.00
Tequila, aperol, apricot liqueur, lemon, absinthe, nutmeg
Shuck Me$18.00
Hennessy VS cognac, st. Germain elderflower, lemon, prosecco rosé
Shuckers Manhattan$20.00
Knob creek rye, maker's mark, maraschino liqueur, carpano antica vermouth, bitters
Featured Spirit-Free Cocktail$14.00
Ask your server
The Martini Cocktail
Perfect aperitif & fresh oyster pairing. Noilly prat dry vermouth, orange bitters, and suggested choice of: Vodka - belvedere, grey goose, chopin, ketel one, haku; Gin - tanqueray no. 10, botanist, hendrick's, plymouth, monkey 47

What 2,584 people are saying

Shuckers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Seafood
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Seattle
Seafood
Seattle
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shuckers offers an "impeccable service" and delightful dining experience with a focus on fresh seafood, including "fresher than fresh" oysters. The ambiance is "clubby and comfortable," complemented by a "fun and engaging" atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff and memorable meals, making it a "Seattle staple."

2,584 Reviews

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Tony VIP
Seattle18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been going to Shucker's now for many years - it is definitely one of Seattle's finest seafood restaurants. We enjoy the old-school setting, and the super fresh seafood that is always prepared just perfectly. Don't let the online menu fool you - there is always a "fresh sheet" on the wall, which features various "catch of the day" options that are simply grilled and served with vegetables. They have a nice, approachable wine list, great cocktails and the appetizers can also be made into a meal. Great spot.
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Kathy VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great time and excellent service. Too many children, however it was Mother’s Day.
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C Bryan VIP
Seattle35 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shuckers is a lovely dining experience with impeccable service. Our server Jim is fabulous, finding the perfect balance of being available without being overbearing. Great seafood and an excellent bar.
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Melodie VIP
Seattle133 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal with a wonderful waiter. The service was just what you want when you go out to dinner. The ambiance is fantastic!
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Kevin VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our experience at Shuckers. We of course had oysters and they had good.flavor. we also had the calamari which was also tasty lightly breaded. My wife had the Crab Louie Salad with fresh greens and nice chunks of crab. I had the tempura Halibut and fries, the restaurant's version of fish and chips and thr crust was light and tasty and the Halibut cooked just right, not dry. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun. Would.go.back on another visit
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Mark
Seattle23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional caesar salad, fried oysters and scallops special! Our server was attentive and fun. Busy with customers on a weeknight is always a good sign.
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Henry VIP
Los Angeles56 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great choice for a great meal anytime in a beautiful setting like
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Henry VIP
Los Angeles56 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We felt like family from the host greeting to the wait staff. they were welcoming and informative. the quality of the service was only matched by the outstanding quality of the food, which was extrordinary.
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Andrew VIP
San Francisco33 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Onion rings good. Bread delicious, I ordered halibut and it was good but nothing special. Requested Fries and they were steak fries but not hot and not crispy. Saw someone else with shoestrings fries that looked better. Dessert, the apple cobbler was good. Service very good.
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Arturo
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Interior architecture is so beautiful.
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FAQs

Shuckers is rated 4.7 stars by 2584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 11 times today

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Public transit
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eraj Jayawickreme
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 621-1984

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Shuckers

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Baked Oysters

Pan-Fried Oysters

Fresh Oysters

For the Table

Sourdough Boule$5.00

Classic Seafood Cocktails

Dungeness Crab Cake$22.00

Popcorn Shrimp$19.00

Sautéed Calamari$18.00

Steamed Clams$14.00

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*

Baked Oysters

Soup and Salads

Clam Chowder$12.00

Gem Salad$12.00

Classic Caesar$14.00

Crab Louie Salad$39.00

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter Sauce$32.00

Lobster (Mac) Campanella$42.00

Pan-Fried Oysters$38.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes$38.00

Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chips$34.00

Fried Chicken$31.00

Shuckers Burger*$26.00

Grilled NY Striploin*$52.00

Sides

Onion Rings$9.00

Fries$9.00

House Whipped Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Roasted Mushrooms & Shallots$12.00

Side Lobster (Mac) Campanella$23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, IT$12.00

Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, IT$12.00

NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FR$28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FR$13.00

Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, OR$18.00

Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CA$15.00

Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FR$14.00

Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FR$16.00

Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FR$18.00

Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA$20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WA$17.00

Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, OR$18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA $24.00

Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WA$22.00

Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, Esp$22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CA$88.00

2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- OR$98.00

2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FR$455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, PO$55.00

2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FR$78.00

2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AU$88.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZ$72.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FR$92.00

2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, IT$65.00

2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA $140.00

2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FR$195.00

2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FR$70.00

2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT $82.00

2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DE$68.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60$60.00

Red

2017 Corvina - Speri - Amarone della Valpolicella, IT$135.00