Half Shell

Fantastic local gem! We visited Half Shell on the recommendation of a local—and they were absolutely right. The food was incredible! The four of us shared the Pearl from the Pacific Northwest platter, along with some perfectly crisp fries and delicious fried green tomatoes. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt like a special treat. We probably could have eaten more, but we didn’t want to be too full to walk back to our hotel! If I’m ever back in Seattle, this spot is definitely on my list. Highly recommend!

Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant! We had an absolutely amazing experience here. The service was very good and our server, Serg, was very attentive and helpful. Every single thing we ate was phenomenal! The menu is limited but so well thought out. Starting off the crispy fried green tomatoes were loaded with dungeness crab and a beautiful remoulade (not pictured). We also had the succulent roasted oysters with the rich nduja butter. Our salmon was cooked perfectly and the crab roll was so fresh and buttery. The light coconut cream pie was the perfect ending.

The Pickering oyster were delicious!! Highly recommend giving them a try. The menu seemed pretty limited. I would’ve liked a few more appetizers or some of the small pates as appetizers (smaller portions) so I could’ve tried more. The seaplane cocktail was great, I could drink a whole bucket. Definitely on the high side of price.

The happy hour is so worth it! You can try lots of different foods and eat so many oysters. Definitely worth it if you split with friends. The atmosphere is really great inside. We had to wait a while even though a reservation was made so be prepared for that. The outdoor seating is beautiful, but be aware that the area does have heavy smells.

Food and service was amazing! Everything tasted fresh. The cocktails were decent. Very accommodating to us as we had my baby niece and a larger stroller with us. I would recommend to others! Can't wait to go back for dinner.

Great first dining experience! Made a rez the day before to accommodate four adults & two toddlers. Arrived ~10 mins prior to reservation time and the table was ready with the high chairs set and crayons + color paper! I also love that I was able to make a rez for happy hour (I rarely or never really see that possible and on a weekend!) - loved the mini tini drink (got the rose aperol spritz), oysters was delicious, so was the hefty hamburger, shrimp sliders and lobster roll. I appreciated our waiter who was patience, came by to check our table often & that Half Shelf accommodates kids. Would love to come back again very soon!

Had a wonderful dinner at Half Shell Seafood House tonight. The seafood platter was amazing—plenty for two, but a real treat for one if you're feeling indulgent. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. I came in without a reservation on a Friday night, and the host still managed to seat me without a wait. I’ll definitely be back for more oysters during happy hour.

Was here for the happy hour with a very sweet deal of $2/oyster and they are awesome! Also ordered baked oyster ($4) and crab roll ($15); all very good, think happy-hour crab roll probably has way less crab than the dinner-order one. Blackberry sour ($10), yum!

My fiancé and I stumbled upon this place while looking for a seafood dinner in Seattle. We walked in around 8pm on a Friday night and thankfully they had plenty of seating at the time. They have a very spacious business, with indoor seating and also a small patio in the front to get more of the people watching experience outdoors. We opted to sit inside and got a cute table on the corner that felt very cozy and intimate despite the large size of the place. The ambiance is elevated casual, with warm wood furniture and calming blue accents. Service was excellent from when we walked in. Our waitress was patient and well informed about the menu options/ helped us make a few choices. We ordered: - Roasted oysters: first of all these were GIANT. Juicy, full of flavor, came out steaming hot. The spices in the butter are warm and the crisp breadcrumbs are elite, giving them a crispy texture. Squeezed a little lemon on them to bring a nice acidic contrast. Excellent! - Fresh oysters: we got 4 each to try, two on the sweeter side and two on the more tart side. I tend to favor brinier oysters but these were all so good I actually found myself possibly liking the sweeter ones better? Incredibly high quality! Would come back just for the oysters. - Ahi tuna crudo: a little app with some tuna and anchovies. This reminded me of the flavor of pickled herring so definitely more emphasis on pickled/briny flavors. Quite different from tuna crudos I'm used to but still very good. Not my preference in terms of flavor profile but high quality and well presented! - Dungeness crab roll: Okay, this was a showstopper. We ordered just one to split and, once I started eating it, I really wish we had ordered two. The bread was pillowy and soo buttery. It was filled with this delicious crab salad that just melted in your mouth and had generous amounts of sweet crab meat. It also comes with these delicious fries on the side that were also soo addictive and some tartar (?) sauce. Truly phenomenal. - Black cod: another star dish! Super tender, and buttery flesh-- cooked to perfection! The skin was crispy and flavorful. The spring artichoke stew with salsa verde made this dish feel so bright, light, and refreshing. Phenomenal quality in all their ingredients. Perfect for spring/summer. - Coconut cream pie: we ended with the most decadent piece of coconut cream pie that was just divine! Sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The coconut bits were generous, the cream was fluffy, the crust was crispy (and not too buttery , more on the dry side). This dessert was amazing and well balanced, perfect way to end our meal. Overall, this was one of my favorite meals during my short stay in Seattle! Very impressive considering it's in a very touristy area (figured it could be hit or miss). The quality of seafood is top notch and all the dishes are well prepared with phenomenal flavors. Kind and welcoming staff. Perfectly located in an area that is walkable and has plenty around it. Will come back whenever I'm in Seattle!

Meh minus. I came for the oyster happy hour, too bad the oysters weren't good. Had a clam dip with ritz crackers....it was ok. Wife had a "small plate", which was just a snow crab legs, son had the king salmon, which he said was ok (should be better than ok for 50 bucks), but there were very little sides, in quantity. After the awful oysters, very buttery (told waitress I didn't like them and she asked if I ever had west coast oysters, I said no, and she said well, there you go and walked away), and if that's how all west coast oysters taste, I'll stick to upper east coast oysters. I had a burger for dinner. 3 of us, total bill 230 bucks. I guess the worst part is our waitress was just so full of herself and condescending, yet never answering our questions. Hmm idk, maybe the worst part was the crappy expensive food, and terrible "happy hour". Flip a coin.

Oh. My. LANTA. What a find. What a happy hour. We're from baltimore so we're massive oysters fans, this is our first adventure into pacific oysters and it was AMAZING. The happy hour features 2 buck shucks. And discounted cocktails. 24 oysters and 4 cocktails later my partner and I are full and thriving. We sat at the bar and had the best service from Matt! The whole restaurant is honestly such a vibe. Very low key and cozy but still feels like a treat. With this being so close to Pikes place there's no excuse not to come here and experience this DELIGHT. 12/10. Will probably be back tomorrow.

My boyfriend and I came here on a friend's recommendation and WOW -- we're so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was stunning. It felt fancy yet cozy, with super cute décor and would be perfect for a date night. As a huge oyster lover, I can confidently say these were some of the best I've had -- fresh, perfectly balanced, not too salty or fishy, just right. We also got the mussels and they were absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on! We came during happy hour, which was such a great deal -- especially considering how high-quality everything was. The cocktail of the day was a Blue Milk-inspired drink (Star Wars fans, you'll appreciate this!) and it was SO good -- creative, refreshing, and totally unique. The service was also amazing. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel special. We'll 100% be back next time we're in Seattle. Highly recommend if you love oysters or just want a great spot with vibes, drinks, and fantastic food!

Came for HH (3-6) and enjoyed our time in part due to our servers (John & Serg) and the HH options. We were able to find seats at the bar and were promptly greeted with the HH menu, drink menu, and dinner menu along with a brief explanation as to our options. We decided on two of their daily special oysters which were $2 each. I'm not much of an oyster expert but my wife said they were good quality. I also ordered the $15 burger and the $9 fries on the HH menu. Both were good, the fries were thick cut and we sprinkled malt vinegar over them. They came with a mayo and ketchup option. The burger was juicy and filling. My wife also ordered the HH crab roll. Similar to a cold lobster roll, small, but flavorful. She ordered a mini-tini with a pickle taste and enjoyed it. I got a hef beer, which was also good. Certainly not an inexpensive option, but expected for the area. Would recommend!

$2 Happy Hour Oysters. End of review. I kid, but for real though, that happy hour pulled us in off the street when we weren't even hungry. The power of the $2 oyster. The restaurant is open and inviting, and I adore all of the shells around the bar. Such a cool touch! For being as close as they are to Pike Place Market the prices were crazy reasonable, and I hope to visit again very soon to take advantage again of the TWO DOLLAR OYSTERS.

Living just minutes from the area. My husband and I walk nearby frequently. The happy hour sign always appealed to us. Finally we gave Half Shell a try, and we LOVED it. My partner gave it a 10/10. He definitely wants to come back. The service was quick and our server was so nice. The ambiance is so cute and fresh. Good vibes, it did not feel crowded no matter how busy they were. Happy Hour (3pm-6pm) Order: A Dozen Oysters (2 dollar oysters) 2 Roasted Oysters (wish we ordered more, these were SO good) 2 Crab Rolls (light fluffy bread, fresh herbed crab) Total: $68

Great food and great service! This was my first stop as a sit down meal in Seattle and let me tell you, very few places wow'ed me as much as this place did in terms of price, service, and food especially considering how close it is to Pike Place. The happy hour oysters are a must! There's a few spots you can get HH oysters but this is just a great spot to people watch and they have other delicious HH bites too (e.g that fried oyster slider with a yummy rémoulade).

*Only based off a quick happy hour experience* My friends and I were craving oysters, so when we saw a sign on the sidewalk that Half Shell had oysters during their happy hour, we said 'why the heck not'. Service was quick and our server was very friendly. We initially started with a half dozen of oysters, but it was so good that we ordered another half dozen. I now know that Pickering blue pool oysters are one of my favorites. I would be curious to try other items on the menu another time, but if you're looking for oyster happy hour that isn't too crowded, put this place on your radar.

The food was great and the service was even better! We were seated immediately and the hostess Jennifer told us that happy hour was at 3pm, so we can have a seat and grab a drink and wait till 3pm to have the happy hour menu option. We couldn't pass up happy hour so we just ordered the scallop crudo to start off. It was fresh with plenty of scallops on the plate and the lemony sauce was a nice compliment. We were given crackers, but I would eat it without the crackers to get a better taste of the scallops. For the happy hour oysters, it's a randomly chosen oyster out of the 4 choices they had that day. $2 is a good standard happy hour deal for oysters. Our server also goes through and explains the level of brininess and flavors of the oyster. I like it a little on the sweeter side, so we opted to also pay $4.50 (full price) to try some other oysters as well. The burger was delicious as well. I love the tartar sauce inside it and it had a nice char to it too. It wasn't greasy and seemed really light for a burger. Loved the tangy mayo for the fries as well!

I've always loved Tom Douglas restaurants so when I found out I would be visiting Seattle for the first time in 20+ years I immediately knew I wanted to try Half Shell. It ended up being our first stop for lunch as soon as we got to town. I was not disappointed!! We started with the fried green tomatoes based on the bartender's recommendation, and they were absolutely perfect! Next we had the crab roll with fries which was so good I forgot the take a photo! Finished with the coconut cream pie which was exactly like I remember from Dahlia lounge. My boyfriend doesn't like coconut and he ate half of this! The restaurant was super clean, decorated impeccably (oyster cornice above the bar!) and the service was perfect. Nicole is an extremely welcoming and friendly bartender with great recommendations. We are only here for 2 more days but plan to go back to Half Shell to enjoy happy hour oysters! Do not hesitate to try this place if you want a quintessential Seattle seafood experience!!

Great seafood that is open late and good location. The clams were tasty and done well while the oysters were fresh/on point. Dinner * Clams in white wine (Excellent) * Oysters (Very good)

Great for family reunions. Happy hour is fantastic. Everyday a special drink. Will come again.

We had a really good time here! The food was delicious and the staff were all friendly. Oysters were super fresh! Good service, clean restaurant. Would definitely go back!

Great Happy Happy hour destination! Pristine oysters served by very friendly staff. In a world of $4-5/per oysters, their $2 HH special hits the spot. Plenty of other goodies to make day's end a joy. Try their various martinis as well as the olive dip (with fresh potato chips) or hand cut fries (with house made aioli).

Stopped in during happy hour and sat a the bar. Bartender was friendly and helpful....I ended up ordering a bunch of random happy hour items (I couldn't make up my mind & it all sounded good). The Bartender handed it like a champ and didn't make me feel like I was a total pain. On to the food!! My drink was a dirty martini and made to perfection. I had 6 fresh Oyster which were fresh and amazing. Two baked oysters - great flavor and yummy. A shrimp slider - a must have!! It's like a chicken sandwhich but 1000x better - amazing!! And a side of fries which were great! Would absolutely go again!!

We came here during happy hour which is a great decision! The restaurant is very nice: I love the decoration of it. It looks so clean and chic! We ordered $2 happy hour oysters and the signing burger. Honestly the oysters are really good! Its way better than most of the oysters i had before giving i's an oyster lovers. We were not too hungry but after tasting it, we ordered more! The burger is on point too. It has a good mix of vege, sauce and beef patty. Lastly, the service is excellent, the server was very nice. I would highly recommend this place to everyone who love oysters!!!

Half Shell took over the previous Tom Douglas-seafood centric restaurant Etta's last year I think. It shares the block with another Tom Douglas place Seatown Fish fry. Half Shell is the more refined of the two with a slightly fancier menu but the ambience is still casual. As the name suggests, they have some nice shellfish options. They will usually have three types of local oysters featured that are worth trying! The baked oysters are the larger pacific variety that are bigger and better for baking! My other favorite item there are the steamed manila clams that are served on top of toasted sourdough toast. I will usually also get the fresh catch which changes with availability. They do have a kids menu if you have younglings in tow. Check out their happy hour 3p-6p for some price deals!

Cute restaurant by Pike Place with an amazing oyster happy hour deal! $2 a pop from 3-5 pm every day, including weekends. They also have fun drinks and other food on the happy hour menu as well, like the fries I ordered for $8. The oysters were local and super fresh, 10/10 no notes. The fries are thick (not my usual preference) but were very fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Service was fast and attentive. Overall it was a very pleasant experience with great oysters. I will definitely be coming back!

Best happy hour in the city. $2 oysters are hard to beat. Oysters were creamy and super sweet. The type you get for HH varies but you are guranteed something fresh everytime. When I tell you their fries were probably the best I have ever had in my life, I am not joking. They are a must order. The baked oysters were just okay for me, each filled with bacon, cheese, and butter. Friendly and attentive service. I recommend making a reservation because as soon as we came in for HH at a decent line formed. Didn't order drinks but their HH cocktails were on the smaller side. Date night vibes for sure, larger parties may be harder to accomodate. I recommend this to anyone in the area or visiting!

The happy hour is so worth it! You can try lots of different foods and eat so many oysters. Definitely worth it if you split with friends. The atmosphere is really great inside. We had to wait a while even though a reservation was made so be prepared for that. The outdoor seating is beautiful, but be aware that the area does have heavy smells.

We came during restaurant week and loved every dish they served! They oysters and scallops were fresh, The fish was cooked perfectly, the steak was delicious, melty, and perfectly cooked as well (yes, even the steak ) We also loved the ambience of the restaurant and would love to come back and try more food!

Excellent Happy Hour! We went twice in four days. Superb food and superb service! Highly recommend for HH and regular menu.

After being turned away from another restaurant, we stumbled upon Half Shell, and I'm so glad we did! We asked for a table for two without a reservation, and the host was incredibly kind and accommodating. He offered to seat us at the bar with a drink while he worked on getting us a table, which was a lovely touch. Our server was fantastic--she took the time to explain their oyster selection and was attentive throughout the meal. The oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious, and we also tried the Dirty Martini dip and steak frittes, both of which were mouthwatering. The restaurant itself is spacious and beautifully designed, and the drinks were spot-on; we both had different Martinis, and they were excellent. It turned out to be a perfect date night.

The food was amazing! Mostly. Except for the scallop cure where the preserved lemon took over the scallop flavor and made it unpleasant. The service was good - I would say great, but we were there 3 times over the period of 2 days. We had 2 amazing servers, and one was semi clueless. Overall, I would go back! The food was yummy!

Went for Daily Happy Hour Food - 5/5. Oysters were fresh, meaty, and had a clean flavor. It had the distinct briny, ocean flavor of west coast oysters that paired well with the piquant mignonette. Despite their small size, the meat of the oysters were dense, providing a delicious bite. Shrimp slider was crispy with a bouncy bite on the shrimp. The bread was on the softer side, which paired well with the crunchy shrimp. The sauce added a creamy texture with a mild flavor that complimented the shrimp well. Cucumbers had a slight numbing spice. Service - 3/5. Server clearly forgot some of our orders, but tried to blame it on the kitchen. While I think mistakes are bound to happen, her lack of accountability was disappointing to witness. Value - 5/5. During happy hour the oysters are $2 a piece, which is a great deal, especially since happy hours are daily. The shrimp slider was $5, which was of good value given the quality and size. Great happy hour location for oysters! Parking - Street (Metered)

$2 oysters during HH! The days of $1 oysters seem long gone so $2 is definitely on the cheaper side. Oysters tasted fresh and were shucked well. Everything we had was tasty, just needed salt for the fries in the steak frites as they came unseasoned. We also really like our salt so maybe just preference. There were several different martini options and the two we tried were super good. Only wish the happy hour deal was off regular-sized cocktails and not a mini for cheaper. Easy to make reservations online. Street parking was difficult at 5:30pm on a weekday but there are parking garages nearby for $5.

I love that they have an oyster happy hour! The oysters in July were fresh, in season, and delicious!! I love how modern but still cozy this restaurant is. There's outdoor seating so you can people watch and take in the market smells (yes, good and bad) so it's still a classic pike place pick in my book. The service is generally good and decent timing for food, even when pretty busy. There's a couple non alcoholic cocktails, a few carbonated options as well, so everyone can hang. Tip: make a reservation during busy days so you can enjoy, and possibly even glance a Mr Douglas on your visit.

Hands down one of the best happy hours I've been to in a long time $2/ oyster $12 burger with all the fixings $6 fries with ketchup and mayonnaise- real potatoes with sea salt You won't be disappointed Mom said the minitini was regular size or at least heavy handed- she was having a great time haha Good looking wait staff and very polite and fast!!

$2 oysters for HH! Nice place to enjoy HH just across the water and Pike's Place. Service was good and oysters not bad for $2 each. Just did oysters so can't comment on anything else'.

This is a great place for happy hour to enjoy $2 oysters and cold martinis. However, don't ask them for blue olives, even though their dirty martini dip is serve with olives and a layer of blue cheese. Guess I should have stuffed my own. The dirty martini dip was yummy, with amazing house made chips. I love ahi tuna, but they only have albacore on the menu. I asked my server if the tuna is red before searing. After searing there is very little red remaining. I almost wonder if they over seared it. It tasted fine, but just didn't have that look I crave. The tuna comes with a large serving of potatoes and green beans. It's almost a meal in itself. I ordered a side of charred peppers and they were delicious. So when I was paying my check, my server asked how were things? My response: Just okay. I would have expected a great server to ask me did we fall short? He didn't which I was disappointed. I love to build a great connection with my server, but just didn't feel it was reciprocated. I was a very easy diner. When I asked if I was missing something special on the menu after I placed my order, I got a you're doing good. Personally I think there are other winners on the menu but he didn't have the time to share. I came to Half Shell not because of happy hour, but because it's the newest Tom Douglas restaurant. I felt my meal fell short of my expectations.

My cousin from Louisiana and I, from Everett, WA, were spending a day at the Pike Street Market. Even though we had a 7PM dinner reservation at the new Tom Douglas restaurant "Half Shell", we decided to take advantage of the $2.00 fresh oysters at "Half Shell". We delayed any other lunch, sat at the outside dining At "Half Shell" at 2PM and enjoyed a marvelous experience that included a wonderful wait person, lovely glass of wine, and splendid raw oysters with a beautiful icy mignonette sauce and the mini Dungeness crab roll. As we spent the rest of the day at the market, we looked forward to dinner at the "Half Shell" with a friend who works at a major hotel in the Seattle downtown area. My Louisiana cousin ordered the salmon and was absolutely delighted with her meal. As I was not terribly hungry, I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes with Dungeness crab remoulade. It is difficult for me to state that this item was disappointing. The tomatoes were barely green as they had obviously been picked at least one to two weeks early and they were hard as rocks. The sauce was disappointing mainly because the tomatoes were way too raw. It was surprising that the cook didn't remove them from the menu realizing that the tomatoes were not ready to serve. My friend who joined us for dinner was looking for a large salad and the only one offered did not appeal to her. Therefore she ordered a rather strange dinner of side dishes which apparently did not thrill her. While my cousin was absolutely thrilled with her dinner, I found the meal definitely wanting. I see that restaurants - at least in Seattle - no longer have bussers. Therefore service is not quite the same - not bad at all but not so wonderful either. I would like to see a dinner menu rewrite. Obviously Tom Douglas knows how to run wonderful restaurants however this one needs some work. Staff were very nice and service was as much as they had time to give, While Tom Douglas knows how to run excellent restaurants, we believe this one could use some rethinking of the dinner menu as well as more training for the Chef to learn when to determine that the product is not ready for use. i Feel certain that this Restaurant will become a favorite destination in the future. .

We came in strictly for happy hour because we wanted a break from walking around Pike Place market. We saw the $2 oyster sign and went in and were fortunate to find three available seats at the corner right by the TV so we could watch some of the Olympic Games. The oysters were delicious and served with lemon and a mignonette sauce. We also ordered some fries which were delicious, I couldn't stop eating them. I can't say much for the entire dining menu, but there are both indoor seating and outdoor wooden bench seating. Our server at the bar was super friendly and helpful. Since we didn't get to spend much time there, I would definitely come back again for happy hour!

One of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm in Seattle! Who can beat a daily HH of $2 oysters?! Also love the dirty martini dip -- btw I am not much of a blue cheese fan but if you are the same, please do not let that deter you from getting it, it's delicious!!! Lastly, I always need to get a dirty shucker martini to go with my oysters & dip. Service is always good here + ambiance is nice. Can't wait to come back again when I'm in town!

$2 oysters for happy hour 3-6 everyday?!? Say less. The oysters were so fresh and yummy. The service was very friendly and quick! It's located at the end of pike place, so little bit aware from the hustle and bustle. The restaurant itself has a calm environment we will be back!

Really enjoyed this new addition off Pikes Place! Biggest recommendation is coming during happy hour (3-6pm) for those $2 oysters! Speaking of oysters, small selection: two raw local types and one baked. The rest of the meal made up for it though. Service was prompt and fun. The ambiance was upscale beachy luxury. Must haves: - warm pull apart potato rolls (5/5 stars) I could've had 12 rolls just for dinner alone. You will fight over these! - fried green tomatoes (5/5 stars) this is THE DISH to order. I will always recommend this. Return to it. Dream about it. So good! Savory spice with crunch. Sweetness from the crab on top. Warm and filling green tomato. Good but not raving about it: weathervane scallop crudo 4/5 stars - flavor rich and good portion size for sharing Pro Tip: children's menu has butter noodles. Great sharing dish for the table too.

If you want to enjoy happy hour from 3 to 6 PM At hi market Seattle This is a must to enjoy their Royster on the half shell ! Suckers choice! Only two dollars each! You can enjoy the happy hour for the drinks, Mini Time! Spritzers! Sauvignon Blanc La Rosetaie from France and Italian anna Ross! I really enjoy the oyster on the half shell watching the owner of the restaurant. Open them for me.! I literally ate a dozen! The roasted oyster with the green garlic butter and bacon are really really dynamite! Enjoy the ambience, mostly Sweet and friendly service! Teresa my server is a little sweetheart! I definitely will come back again when I'm visiting Seattle!

Stopped by for some oysters on Friday night after exploring Pikes Place. My party of 2 was offered bar seating since the restaurant was full and bustling. We ordered: 1. Warm pull apart potato rolls with thyme salt, butter (4 rolls) $7 2. Smoked sockeye salmon belly fennel jam, sour cream $17 3. roasted oysters miso butter, bacon, breadcrumbs, grilled lemon $30/ half dozen 4. hama hama - hood rock, plump, briny, medium $52/ dozen Oysters were fresh and delicious, we loved the fig jam for the sockeye and paired it with Ritz crackers which made for a delicious bite, and the bread was soft, warm and buttery. We could have done without the baked oysters - the bacon was overpowering and too thick of a bite. Great inviting atmosphere and very beautifully designed.

Dined here during Restaurant week. This was a great opportunity for me to try out Half Shell. A co-workers cousin suggested we attend because of my love for oysters. The seafood was good and very fresh. My steak was cooked to perfection, but lacked flavor. I enjoyed the fresh cut fries. Our service for the evening was great. Our waitress was attentive and provided some great things for us to do on our next visit to Seattle. She provided great conversation and a friendly face! Half Shell is great for date night or dinner with friends.

Visiting Seattle for the first time and this place did not disappoint. I was walking around the downtown area for dinner and while I was looking at Half Shell's display menu, a local told me it was a great restaurant..so decision was made. We were greeted and seated right away by their friendly staff. The ambiance was great for a Saturday evening dinner. My fiancee ordered the Hama oysters, kids buttered noodles and the spicy spinach and said thought everything was good. We got the pull apart bread and the fried green tomatoes. The bread was decent but the tomatoes with that crab remoulade was very very good. I ordered the steak & frites. The steak was well seasoned and very tender and the fries with the aioli were banging! We were very pleased with everything.

What a delightful happy hour! It's nice and close to Pike Place. The interior is nicely decorated and the lighting was soft. The best part was our fun waiter who had great recommendations and advice .

Really cool happy hour for the oysters and mini martinis! We really liked our oysters, fries, and drinks! The salad was also good, though a bit pricey perhaps. The potato rolls were good but WAY too salty on top. The only thing we didn't finish was the clams - they were very gritty like they had not been properly cleaned and had sand in them. It was multiple clams too versus just one off one. Would not order those again but def would come back for the happy hour oysters and drinks and snacks! The service was also really good and the vibes were fun.

Yummy oysters! I don't eat oysters often, but I thought these were very fresh and delicious. It tasted like cucumber/winter melon and the sea. The other sides we got were OK, but I really loved the happy hour oysters deal and would definitely come back just for that!

Great new addition to the neighborhood! Visited during happy hour for the first time during opening week. The food is sooooo good. Planning to return often. We ordered raw oysters, roasted oysters, ginger shrimp nugget sliders, the cheeseburger, and wine. The flavors of each dish were fantastic. I was completely surprised by the juicy and delicious cheeseburger too. Definitely one of my top burgers in Seattle (smash burgers are in a different comparison category to me). :-) Service was friendly and the restaurant decor is really nicely done. I also appreciate the various seating options, especially the outdoor patio and elevated booths in the dining room. Positive bonus details: - The music was nice and unobtrusive. Very important to me. -Tip suggestions are based on the subtotal as they should be. I get really annoyed by restaurants that suggest fee percent based on the total bill after tax and fees.

Stopped here to grab lunch before hopping a flight to Phoenix. Had the salmon warm salad with lemon. . It was amazing. My hubby had the burger and said it was one of the best he's ever had. You could just taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Definitely recommend.

Came in on Mother's Day the 2nd day they opened for happy hour. They have some special prices on oysters and my wife loves oysters on her birthday month. We sat in a comfortable booth and watched the action on the street in a cozy atmosphere. Very relaxed and had great service and oysters that were shucked perfectly with juicy and no shell grit. Had the frites and they were great addition to the oysters and finished after 3 dozen with Espresso martini and lemon meringue pie.

Cute spot with some views of the waterfront. Definitely pricey but the food was really good and they had very unique brunch drinks.

I adore this place. It's the perfect spot away from the busy area near Pike Place Market. It has a nice modern marine aesthetic. I came a little before happy hour so I ordered a spritz and the scallop crudo to start. The crudo was delicious and the portion was decent. This is a great spot for refreshing cocktails and light crudo bites.

We walked in and were warmly greeted, which started things off on a good note. Once seated, our server enthusiastically raved about nearly everything on the menu, which got us excited to try a few of the highlights. We started with the Martini Dip, which she described as "ridiculously good," but unfortunately it fell flat and surprisingly bland for something with such a unique concept. Next, we had a cheeseburger; it wasn't bad by any means, but there was nothing memorable about it either, just an average, no-frills burger. Lastly, we tried the Ginger Shrimp Nugget Sliders, which were hyped up as phenomenal but turned out to be quite underwhelming and forgettable. Service was mediocre; our server didn't check back to ask how everything was or offer drink refills, we had to flag her down ourselves. All in all, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're expecting something special. There are plenty of other spots in Seattle that deliver more flavor and better service.