Half Shell

4.8

81 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

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
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

Blini Brunch
$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Family-style brunch experience featuring freshly griddled kennebec potato blini, bristol bay salmon lox, trout roe on ice with capers and sour cream, scrambled eggs with chives, crispy smashed potatoes, and gem lettuce salad

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Lively
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Seafood
Seattle
Lively
Seattle
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Half Shell boasts "amazing food" and "excellent service" with a "great atmosphere." It's a "gem" for seafood lovers, particularly during its "fabulous happy hour." The "friendly staff" and standout dishes like oysters and crab rolls make it a "highly recommended" spot for both locals and visitors.

81 Reviews

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Caroline
VIP
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent meal! We'll definitely be back!
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Amber
VIP
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fresh seafood dishes right next to Pike Place Market, and accommodating of larger groups.
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Mimi
VIP
San Francisco
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at half shell and we enjoyed the meal and service. I was pleasantly surprised at the portion of crab meat in the fried green tomatoes with crab remoulade and the crab roll. Delicious! I do think half shell is on the expensive side - a bit more than some others, but about the same as Shucker’s for example.
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Eleanor
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Brunch in Seattle! I loved this restaurant when it was Etta’s first same reason I love this new iteration. The service is friendly, gracious and very attentive. The food is beautifully presented and delicious and healthier than the brunch at most other restaurants. I will be a regular again.
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Melanie
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chris, the manager, is the best. Our waiter was busy and Chris seamlessly stepped in to enhance our experience.
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lori
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little gem near the market! Can’t wait to go back and try out their brunch Dinner was delightful
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John
Atlanta
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food excellent service ! Fun happy hour. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere friendly staff excellent all around!
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John
VIP
Seattle
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour raw oysters were scrum-delicious. The mignonette was excellent. Roasted oysters were perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender! Hamburgers were delicious and cooked just right to medium rare. Service was attentive and just right. Great atmosphere.
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Judith
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Salmon and snow crab. Lovely French wine and a very well trained staff. A nice quiet break in the Pike Place Market after a busy day.
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lynne
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend the Happy Hour for oyster lovers. We had 3 dozen, an order of rolls, and peel and eat shrimp. The oysters were fresh, chilled, and artfully displayed (Ritz crackers a cute touch). Got a slice of coconut pie to go. Warm rolls were a great side dish. The huge gulf shrimp had been charred, not boiled, and they were delicious! Loved that we could make reservations for happy hour even though they weren’t needed on a slow Tuesday in January. The staff were friendly and attentive, very accommodating to my husband in a wheelchair. A great addition to Seattle dining.
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FAQs

Half Shell is rated 4.8 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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
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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Blini Brunch

Menu

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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