Seattle is a city known for its great coffee (ahem, Starbucks), but it’s also a hot spot for phenomenal seafood. Since the city is near water, the seafood is super fresh and there is an abundance of great seafood spots.

From chilled spots to aesthetically pleasing spaces, Seattle has some of the best seafood joints in the country.

Here’s where you can find the best seafood restaurants on your next trip to Seattle.

The Walrus And The Carpenter

This is the spot for you if you’re an oyster lover. You can get them fresh or served fried with cilantro aioli. You can wash it all down with a glass of rose. This spot is quite popular in Seattle, so there may be a slight wait.

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Muscadet & Oysters forever. #champagneshallotmignonette #thewalrusandthecarpenter #horseradish #lemons #oysters #muscadetwine #perfectpair #oysterbar #ballardseattle #eatseacreatures #drinkseacreatures

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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

You can find seafood dishes ranging from fish to oysters and shrimp at this eatery. It’s a bit on the expensive side and idea for a night out with bae or a nice dinner with friends.

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“I think that says ……… bignet (beignet) ?” . . . . . Reading a foreign menu with class 💁🏾‍♀️✨ #Indecision #iAmIlliterateButYouWouldntKnow #ShowOut #Yah . . . . Photo creds📸: @lngtime

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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

Another awesome spot for oysters is Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. It’s more laid back and you can also find fried shrimp po’boys and beer here.

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Our Pioneer Square location has Fish & Chips on lunch feature all week for just $14! Or drop in and enjoy an oyster or two…as they are known to help boost your immunity levels! #TaylorShellfish #PioneerSquare #OysterBar #Seattle #FishAndChips #Lunch #Feature #Yum #March

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Manolin

Manolin is definitely a spot to go to if you want to capture content for the ‘gram. The décor is absolutely beautiful and the menu is influenced by Southwestern cuisine. For example, you can try the rockfish ceviche or grilled cod with mole and cilantro cream.

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We survived Solstice! Now come eat this summery halibut with apricot mole. 📸 @elisabeth.kenyon . . . . . . . #summerfood #halibut #salishsea #seattle #manolinseattle

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Little Chinook’s

A wallet-friendly option, this restaurant serves almost any type of fish and chip combination. You can find salmon, halibut, lingcod, clams, shrimp and more while getting a view of the yachts on the Salmon Bay docks. This is the perfect spot to get a true taste of Seattle seafood.

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Seattle is best 4 coffee & seafood. This is where the locals gets the absolute best fish & chips. We got halibut, cod, shrimp & salmon. BIG WOW. Cole slaw tasted gr8. #amazingfood #fishandchips #seafood #friedfish #halibut #cod #lingcod #salmon #tartarsauce #coleslaw #foodtravels #foodblog #foodphotography #foods #foodie #lovefood #seafoodlover @chinooks_anthonys #foodinseattle #bestfoodiateonthetripsofar #localinstitution #salmonbay #seattle #seafoodlove #seafoodtime #fishandchipshop #shrimp #ilovefood #wheretoeatinseattle #wheretoeat #vacationfood

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Market Grill

When at Market Grill, you have to try the blackened salmon sandwich served on a charred baguette – we promise you won’t regret it! Other notable dishes to try are the tuna poke and grilled halibut.

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Felt welcomed by Seattle with my first meal from the @marketgrill located inside @pikeplacepublicmarket and surrounded by the freshest fish 🐟! The #SalmonPlatter was my pick with rice, spring mix, onions, tomatoes and garlic bread. . @nelson_eats got a little jelly because my fillet appeared slightly bigger than his 🤣, but You better believe minr disappeared much faster than his! Thank you for your hospitality Nelson 💕💕 such an amazing #SeattleFoodie!

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Freemont Bowl

If you’re super hungry and on a budget, Freemont Bowl is the location for you. You can get large portions of seafood for great prices with options such as poke, donburi bowls, and seared salmon.

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@seattlefoodgram "If you want nice, thick, slices of raw fish that is beautifully arranged; come here…" Thank you for this amazing photo @seattlefoodgram! . . Tag/mention us @fremontbowl, use our hashtag #FremontBowl, or check in so we can feature your photos! . . #seattle #seattlewa #seattleeats #seattlefood #seattlefoodie #seattlelife #eeeeeats #seattlerestaurants #sushi #japanesefood #chirashi #salmon #donburi #karaage #shortribs #唐揚げ #丼 #シアトル #どんぶり #日本食 #ごはん #寿司 #ランチ #サーモン

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Frank’s Oyster House

Not only can you find delicious oysters at this spot, you can also find lobster rolls that will make your mouth water. If you’re with someone who can’t eat seafood, there are options such as fried chicken or cheeseburgers.

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Ease out of this new year’s week with a civilized dinner. 🥂 . . . #champagne #champagneandoysters #seattlefood #seattlerestaurants

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No Anchor

Although No Anchor is technically a beer bar, there is great seafood to be had here. Notable dishes include shellfish rolls, Dungeness crab and shrimp with lemon aioli served on a homemade pretzel bun.

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Smoked Black Cod, Duck Fat Aioli, Kale “Furikake”. Chef @jaimonwesting’s newest dish on the menu available tonight. Try it with a glass of @holymtnbrewing Vesper or @wwcider Hen’s Teeth. . . . #radfood #weirdbeer #seattle #eaterseattle #infatuationseattle #belltown #dessert #foodie #visitseattle #new #beerpairings #starchefs

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Aqua

If you’re looking for a reason to splurge or treat yourself while in Seattle, head to Aqua. For $98, you can get king crab legs served with black truffle aioli. Yes, the price is high but the deliciousness is priceless.

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Enjoy this charred Spanish octopus delicacy in Tacoma, prepared with Guajillo aioli, chimichurri, arugula and grilled lemon.

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Mariscos Mexico

Craving seafood tacos? This cash-only spot has got you covered! Not only can you get amazing tacos here, you’ll also be able to try catfish soup and fried calamari.

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🍽: Fried Pacific cod fish taco 📍: Mariscos Mexico, Seattle – Our last stop of the entire food tour was for fish tacos at Mariscos Mexico. The fried Pacific cod was cooked to perfection! Soft, fluffy, and yummy! . . . . . . #WhenWenTravels #foodgasm #foodporn #feedyoursoul #seattle #tryitordiet #instafood #seattlefoodbitestour #seattletourist #seattleeats #buzzfeast #seattleeats #foodbeast #bestfoodfeed #seattlelocal #seattlefoodie #girleatworld #wendyeats #yelpSeattle #pikeplacemarket #forkyeah #spoonfeed #eatingfortheinsta #eatstagram #eeeeeats #mariscosmexico #fishtacos

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Shiro’s

Possibly the best place to get sushi in Seattle, Shiro’s allows you to sit at the bar and order as much sushi as you want!

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Eating healthy in the new year is easy with sushi! It’s a good source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids thanks to the fresh fish! In fact, some studies suggest that cooking fish may reduce the levels of omega-3s, so eating fish raw is a great way to fully benefit from its nutrients! 🍣 #sushi #healthy #shiros #shirossushi #healthyeating #fish #nigiri #sashimi #delicious #seattle

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Bait Shop

Fish and chips are the highlight at this Seattle eatery. You can also get battered codfish in a sandwich or on its own while chilling in a laidback environment.

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chicken pot pie soup to feed your souuuuuul. #darrenmadeasoup

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Vinnie’s Raw Bar

Head to Vinnie’s Raw Bar for an evening of wine and seafood. There are so many seafood options, you may have trouble deciding where to start. You can choose from oysters on the half-shell, steamed butterfish, butter-poached shrimp cocktail and more.

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Albacore Tuna Sashimi with mushroom conserva & parsley. Light & super fresh 😎 📸: @professorotubes . . . . . #realwine #rawbar #radfood #belltwon #seattle #eater #eaterseattle #pnw #seafood #starchefs #jamesbeard #chef #chefsfeed #chefsofistagram #pnw #epicplateup #naturalwine #winebar #happyhourseattle #infatuationseattle

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Matt’s In The Market

People come here for the fried catfish sandwich and leave extremely satisfied. The eatery has been serving up catfish sandwiches for over 20 years and has never compromised on its taste.

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On the lunch menu: steamed clams and muscles with chunks of chorizo, corona beans and homemade croutons in a savory broth. #seafood #seattle #visitseattle #pnw #seattlerestaurants #lakeunion #oysters #craftcocktails #spaceneedle #fishnchips #happyhour #grubbinseattle #brunch #waterfrontdining #foodpic

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100 Pound Clam

This spot is perfect for a wallet-friendly date! The space is nice and the food is even nicer. You can sip on champagne while indulging in oysters and fish and chips.

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Lunch is served. What’s on your plate? . . 📷: @higginsjr . #southlakeunion #seattlerestaurants #100poundclam #clamshacklife #seattlecuisine #pnwcuisine #seattle #seattleseafood #patiolife

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Blueacre Seafood

This sleek location is perfect to find wild seafood and choices from the raw bar like oysters and mussels. The bar area also has cocktails, wines, and craft beers.

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Friday night’s #happyhour at #blueacreseafood 🥂🦀🐚 #latergram #freshshucked #oysters #crabandshimp #croquettes #blueacreseafoodseattle

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Pike Place Chowder

Surely a tourist hotspot, Pike Place Market has eight different kinds of chowders. Every day small batches of the chowders are made using fresh seafood and vegetables.

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@pikeplchowder is a tourist trap, but we're not going to look a sourdough bread bowl in the face and say no thank you. For our full guide to Pike Place Market, hit the link in bio. #EEEEEATS #InfatuationSeattle

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Bar Melusine

This spot has a beautiful décor with a French vibe. Head to the white marble oyster bar for an aesthetically pleasing experience.

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wild sea of cortez 🦐 shrimp with espelette butter, garlic, parsley, lemon. 😳 so 🍋 good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #shrimp #wildseaofcortez #lemonontheside #broth #eatwithhands #barmelusine #oysterhour #frenchatlantic #pnw #smalldishes #oysterbar #happyhour #burgerandfrites #openspace #capitolhill #cocktails #fullbar #eaterseattle #infatuationseattle #seattlerestaurants #eatseacreatures

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