Half Shell

Name: Half Shell
Address: 2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98121-2109
Telephone: (206) 829-7535
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (116)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
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 Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 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

Experiences

Half Shell, Full Flavor: $2 Oysters from 3pm - 6pm
Multiple dates available
Happy Hour Every Day 3:00pm – 6:00pm Freshly shucked oysters, craveable small bites, and a really good cheeseburger. Pair it all with icy martinis and drink specials – it’s the perfect way to unwind after a day in the city or a Pike Place Market stroll. Ask your server about our happy hour deals – we can’t wait to see you!

What 116 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Half Shell is a seafood lover's paradise with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Their oysters are "fresh" and perfectly cooked, while the shrimp Louie salad and crab roll are "outstanding." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it ideal for both group outings and intimate date nights.

116 Reviews

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Mario
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
perfect oysters, killer dunginess crab roll, spectacular strawberry shortcake. 10/10.
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Jennifer VIP
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazingly fresh oysters. Yummy burger. But those homemade potato bread rolls…..insane. Loved it!
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Gregory VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington72 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Ordered medium rare salmon, specified on the rare side-opaque. Exactly as I used to order at its' predecessor, Etta's, as well a many other Seattle restaurants. Fish came medium to well. I sent it back, the server misunderstood, thought it wasn't done enough. I found this out after waiting another 20 minutes and server said it took a long time to cook. Eventually, the hostess came over and we got it "fixed". The salmon was at best fair. The oysters were great. My colleague loved his Dungeness crab stuffed bread. Wines were mediocre. Even though they comped the salmon, I won't return.
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Lillian
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! A regular spot that we visit weekly.
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Jennifer
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Been twice. Happy Hour martinis were fun, fries and fried green tomatoes were excellent.
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Robert VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Raw local oysters. Yum. Roasted oysters w n’duja breadcrumbs. Yum. Shrimp Louie salad. Yum. Crab roll. Yum. All good baby
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Rusty VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like all Tom Douglas' restaurants, Half Shell is consistent and good. The location and interior is very comfortable. Of course, all the fish was tasty, and the burger is one of the best in the city.
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Pamela VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington62 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there for a late lunch before a ballgame. The seafood stew and the shrimp Louie salad were outstanding.
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Megan VIP
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour, food was amazing, must try the broiled oysters, martini dip and Fried green tomatoes…..the fried green tomatoes with the Dungeness remoulade are one of a kind and a must try. Our server, Taylor was so professional and so yet so easy going….we had a cello…it’s a spritz as our first cocktail and asked if we could have Italicus Spritzes …he accomodated our request and it was enjoyable talking to him throughout our meal. Thank you, Taylor for such an enjoyable dining experience. A 5 STAR EXPERIENCE for sure!!!
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Laurie
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely happy hour! We enjoyed sitting outside on a beautiful sunny day! Hubby enjoyed his oysters and not being able to eat shellfish the hamburger was excellent as were the Brussels sprouts!!
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FAQs

Half Shell is rated 4.8 stars by 116 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

Jun 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 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

Half Shell

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Experiences

Half Shell, Full Flavor: $2 Oysters from 3pm - 6pm

Menu

Pearls

Fresh Oregon Bay Shrimp$18.00

What 116 people are saying

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