Elliott's Oyster House

Name: Elliott's Oyster House
Address: 1201 Alaskan Way Pier 56, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 623-4340
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (6129)

$50 and over

Seafood

1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

Elliott’s Oyster House has been Seattle’s classic seafood house & waterfront dining destination for almost 50 years. Our award-winning restaurant features an expansive oyster bar with 24-26 varieties, highlighting the natural flavors of the finest seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Seattle waterfront on Pier 56, guests flock to Elliott’s for their signature sustainably sourced Dungeness Crab fresh from local waters, wild salmon from thriving runs, and sustainably caught Pacific finfish, in addition to their custom smoked Northwest seafood with Alaskan scallops, King salmon and shellfish. The award-winning wine program has an outstanding selection of seafood-friendly white wines that pair perfectly with the menu.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 623-4340
Website
http://www.elliottsoysterhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Robert Spaulding
Private party facilities
From our Puget Sound style décor to our Pacific Northwest style hospitality we specialize in creating events that will surpass your every expectation. Let Elliott's help you create an occasion that is distinctively yours with gracious surroundings, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional service. Our many unique settings are ideal not only for business lunches and dinners, parties and receptions, but also for engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. With our location, property and partners, Elliott's can help you plan any event, large or small. From the intimate and unique Elliott Bay Private Dining Room, to our location on Pier 56, Elliott's can design an event sure to wow and impress your guests, customers or attendees. Our culinary team, one of the most innovative in Seattle, can craft and design a menu to fit every occasion and our guest services and event representatives will take the pressure off of you for the event planning and details.

Location
1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Alaskan Way & University Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Transit Routes 99-O and 99-I atAlaskan Way and Spring(.10 mi)Metro Transit Routes 10-O, 11-O, 113-I, 121-I, 121-O, 122-I, 125-I, 15-O, 18-O, 21-I, 22-I, 56-I and 994-I at First Avenue and University St (.15 mi)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,129 people are saying

Elliott's Oyster House 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Good for groups
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Hot spot
Seattle
Good for groups
Seattle
Hot spot
Seattle
Great for fine wines
Seattle
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elliott's Oyster House offers a "fantastic seafood experience" with a "great selection of oysters" and "sweetest crab." Diners enjoy "excellent service" and "great views" of the waterfront. While some mention the automatic 20% gratuity, the "committed patrons" appreciate the "amazing guest service" and delightful dishes like "clam chowder" and "halibut."

6,129 Reviews

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Alyse VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful experience at this seafood spot! The food was absolutely delicious,, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every bite was a treat. Our server was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. We chose to sit outside, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The weather was ideal, and the outdoor seating area was comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for excellent seafood and great service in a lovely setting!
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David
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had out of town guests and wanted to give them a classic Seattle seafood experience. Elliott’s, while expensive, did not disappoint. Everything was excellent and Rebecca our server did an excellent job!
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Sherry
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bad. From food being over cooked, really bad for seafood. To adding a mandatory 20 percent gratuity which they only give 12 percent of to the server. Which means the food price just went up 8 percent and I also feel like I need to add more for the server, and I did because normally tip at least 25 percent. It was only myself and my husband. Would definitely 10/10 NOT RECOMMEND.
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David VIP
Denver / Colorado77 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Clam chowder, oysters and halibut were the stars of the show - with the clam chowder being the best we had in Seattle. (and we had it every day at a variety of places). The Alder-Planked Roasted Alaskan Salmon was good, but overcooked. All-in-all, good place with good food and service.
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enrique VIP
Mexico City27 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Buen clam chowder.... El fest al centro regular... El.servicio ausente, tardado y poca disposición para servir. No vale la pena. El costo beneficio malo.
Elliott's Oyster HouseResponded on June 19, 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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Fabian
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experiences the past few visits have been amazing. We dined for Mothers Day brunch and our server Daniel was amazing. Great menu knowledge, positive attitude and overall amazing guest service. We've ordered the King crab legs every visit and are always very content, the crab cakes are also to die for, and this last visit the white fish mango ceviche was exquisite! The best part of our visits has been the attentiveness and care we've received from the FOH supervisor Vince. We are very fond of Elliots and will continue to be committed patrons for as long as the commitment to quality and service remain. Thank you!
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Thomas VIP
St. Louis56 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elliott's was excellent as always. Great fresh seafood and outstanding service. We always make a point to dine here every time we visit Seattle.
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Alejandro VIP
Miami - Dade40 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a sampler of raw oysters that was excellent. Our server was informative and efficient. Will like to repeat the experience in the future.
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Larry
Philadelphia County59 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply a fantastic experience eating outdoors on a sunny day! Food and service was amazing. Both the copper river salmons and king crab. Thanks!
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Brenda
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
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 on May 20, 2025
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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FAQs

Elliott's Oyster House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 623-4340.

Elliott's Oyster House is rated 4.6 stars by 6129 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross street
Alaskan Way & University Ave
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Transit Routes 99-O and 99-I atAlaskan Way and Spring(.10 mi)Metro Transit Routes 10-O, 11-O, 113-I, 121-I, 121-O, 122-I, 125-I, 15-O, 18-O, 21-I, 22-I, 56-I and 994-I at First Avenue and University St (.15 mi)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert Spaulding
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elliottsoysterhouse.com/
Phone number
(206) 623-4340
Private party facilities
From our Puget Sound style décor to our Pacific Northwest style hospitality we specialize in creating events that will surpass your every expectation. Let Elliott's help you create an occasion that is distinctively yours with gracious surroundings, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional service. Our many unique settings are ideal not only for business lunches and dinners, parties and receptions, but also for engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. With our location, property and partners, Elliott's can help you plan any event, large or small. From the intimate and unique Elliott Bay Private Dining Room, to our location on Pier 56, Elliott's can design an event sure to wow and impress your guests, customers or attendees. Our culinary team, one of the most innovative in Seattle, can craft and design a menu to fit every occasion and our guest services and event representatives will take the pressure off of you for the event planning and details.

Elliott's Oyster House

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