Elliott's Oyster House
As the name implies, Elliott's serves oysters -- over thirty kinds of oysters at the 21 foot long oyster bar. You can get them on the half shell, pan-fried, Rockefeller style--they serve them all. While the downtown waterfront restaurant specializes in oysters, they also prepare just about every other kind of seafood imaginable, as well as steaks, salads and pasta. The whole Dungeness crab is highly recommended. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week and offers an impressive view of the boats and ferries on Elliott Bay.
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-4340
elliottsoysterhouse.com
Ivar's Salmon House
Ivar's Salmon House is a Seattle institution where salmon is alder smoked over an open pit in a building built like a Native American longhouse. Located at the north end of Lake Union, near Gas Works Park, driving isn't the only way to get to this restaurant--boaters can tie up at the dock and enjoy a meal before getting back out on the water. Fresh seafood is the star of the restaurant, with salmon, crab, prawns and more prepared in a variety of ways. Sunday brunch draws a large crowd, as does happy hour out on the deck during good weather. Views of downtown Seattle are spectacular.
Ivar's Salmon House
401 N.E. Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-0767
ivars.net
Ray's Boathouse
Ray's Boathouse has a long history in Seattle. If you want a restaurant that is beloved by locals and visitors and overlooks Shilshole Bay, Puget Sound and boats on their way to the Ballard Locks, look no further. The Northwest Style Bouillabaisse, loaded with Penn Cove mussels, manila clams and Alaskan salmon, illustrates the fresh and local approach to food. Start with the Boathouse Salad and end with the chocolate and port sampler. Ray's is a dinner restaurant.
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-3770
rays.com
Salty's On Alki Beach
Salty's on Alki serves one of the best brunch buffets in the city, loaded with traditional brunch items as well as crab legs, prawns, clams and salmon. This is an all-you-can-eat brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are in downtown Seattle, hop on the water taxi for a short trip across Elliott Bay. Salty's is next door to the dock and serves up a stunning view of the downtown Seattle skyline as well as special meals and homemade ice cream. You can take in the view during lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Salty's On Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 937-1600
saltys.com
