Elliott's Oyster House

Elliott's Oyster House is an oyster bar and seafood restaurant on Pier 56 at 1201 Alaskan Way on the Seattle waterfront, in Washington State. The cuisine centres on Pacific Northwest shellfish and seafood, with a large oyster selection that changes with the harvest and typically includes local Puget Sound and Washington coast varieties alongside other regional oysters. Signature dishes include oysters on the half shell, whole Dungeness crab and cioppino, with a menu that also covers chowders, salmon and other fresh fish. The dining room is bright and nautical, with large windows and an outdoor deck looking over Elliott Bay and the ferries crossing toward Bainbridge Island. The atmosphere is lively and convivial, with a moderate to loud noise level at peak hours, and attire is casual to smart casual. The oyster bar is a focal point where visitors can compare varieties, and happy-hour oyster specials are popular with locals as well as tourists. The beverage programme features Northwest wines, beers and cocktails that pair with shellfish. A meal typically costs about $35 to $65 per person, and more with a seafood platter or wine. Reservations are recommended, especially for window tables, summer evenings and weekends, and booking a few days ahead is generally sensible. The waterfront position is close to the Seattle Aquarium, the Great Wheel and Pike Place Market, which makes the restaurant easy to fit into a day of sightseeing. Visitors should check the current oyster list at the bar and confirm hours with the restaurant.