Half Shell

4.7

68 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 29 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
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

What 68 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

68 Reviews

T
Trevor
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 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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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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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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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!
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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.
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D
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!
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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!
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J
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.
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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.
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Kristin
VIP
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brussels sprouts we sooo good! Loved the crab roll and fries!
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FAQs

Half Shell is rated 4.7 stars by 68 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

Dec 27, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

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