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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Hot spot
Charming

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 an "amazing" array of oysters and seafood in a stunning waterside location. Guests praise the "excellent" food, including the "out of this world" halibut, and the knowledgeable staff. While service fees are noted, the "fantastic" views and "superb" atmosphere make it a Seattle favorite.

6,129 Reviews

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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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Dan VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The oysters were very good as expected. The entree was not great. There were 2 of us in my party, we had no alcohol, we had 1 dozen oysters and our bill was the better part of $300. Of course this is a restaurant with the 20% gratuity built in, wether the service sucked or not. Not a good value, we probably won't be going back. Cheers
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Mary Pat VIP
Calgary4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
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 Francisco Bay Area4 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 on May 13, 2025
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
Orlando / Central Florida East4 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 Francisco Bay Area1 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 Francisco Bay Area30 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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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

Jun 6, 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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About this restaurant

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What 6,129 people are saying

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