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Half Shell, Seattle, WA

Half Shell

4.7
4.7
69 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-7535
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Schwarz
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Half Shell in Seattle offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic staff, food, and ambiance." Known for its "amazing happy hour" featuring $2 oysters, the restaurant delights with fresh seafood, inventive cocktails, and a laid-back vibe. Guests recommend the halibut and burger, praising the "excellent service" and waterfront location.

69 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. However, the service was only ok. Our drinks never came. We ordered an unnecessary side item of vegetables that happened to also come with the main fish. The server could have told us that when we ordered. And the whole dining experience was rushed. For the price we would have preferred not to be in and out in less than an hour.

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  2. Trevor

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service. Found it off the waitress couldn't split a 6 person table!

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  3. Lauren

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great space and the service was lovely! We had Champagne and oysters with fried green tomatoes, deliciously thick cut fries and a salad.

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  4. Vanessa

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night out! Will become a regular! Beautiful place and great oysters!

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  5. Cindi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and found it on Open Tabld went with a group of 8 with family from out of town. Everything was great! Especially the crab roll and fries! And didn’t realize they had a great happy hour until we saw the line through the windows! Can’t wait to go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Colleen

    Seattle

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best daily happy hour at Pike Place Market! Fresh local oysters on the half shell, roasted oysters…very delicious offerings included on the Happy Hour menu. Plus if hungry main menu is available! Love the food and fun, friendly service.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Dora

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters and snow crab were amazing! Didnt care for the crab sandwich but I think that was just an ordering mistake on my part. I like a ton of flavor and was expecting more spice. Loved the location, ambiance, etc!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kristina

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic staff, food and ambiance! I would highly recommend!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. James

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour Oysters, and the service was great. Would go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Henry

    VIP

    Seattle

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to this wonderful restaurant. The service, food, and ambiance were all terrific. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived and had a great table. Jessie was our wait person and he was excellent. He was warm, friendly, professional, and timely. The food was delicious and the wait was short. We will definitely be back. What a gem of a restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Half Shell is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Half Shell

2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Western and Virginia
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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
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