Shuckers

4.7

2541 Reviews

$30 and under

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 621-1984
Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner at Shuckers
24 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Seattle's quintessential oyster house for a festive Christmas Eve four-course prix fixe dinner. Start with warm sourdough and clam chowder, followed by a baby spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. For your entrée, choose between citrus-brined turkey with all the fixings or seared sablefish with crispy Brussels sprouts or King Oyster mushrooms. Upgrade to slow-cooked prime rib for +$25. Finish with eggnog crème brûlée or a gingerbread snap cookie. Festive cocktails and wine available. $95 per person, $50 for kids (5-12), plus tax & service. Vegetarian & vegan options available. Questions? Email us at privatediningsea@fairmont.com.
Christmas Dinner at Shuckers
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Seattle's quintessential oyster house for a festive Christmas four-course prix fixe dinner. Start with warm sourdough and clam chowder, followed by a baby spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. For your entrée, choose between citrus-brined turkey with all the fixings or seared sablefish with crispy Brussels sprouts or King Oyster mushrooms. Upgrade to slow-cooked prime rib for +$25. Finish with eggnog crème brûlée or a gingerbread snap cookie. Festive cocktails and wine available. $95 per person, $50 for kids (5-12), plus tax & service. Vegetarian & vegan options available. Questions? Email us at privatediningsea@fairmont.com.
New Year's Eve at Shuckers Oyster Bar
US$125.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Shuckers Oyster Bar, Seattle’s iconic seafood destination, with a luxurious Four-Course Menu. Begin with seasonal oysters, then choose between rich, savory clam chowder or tender crab cakes. For the main course, savor Grilled Salmon, Seared Beef Tenderloin with hand-whipped potatoes, red wine sauce, and seasonal vegetables, or Crispy Gnudi with sautéed mushrooms, tomato butter, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. End the evening with a slice of our beloved Black & Blueberry Pie, topped with tangy sour cream ice cream, and toast to 2025 with a complimentary bottle of bubbles. Price: $125++ per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity. A strict 72-hour cancellation policy is enforced; credit card required to reserve.

Popular dishes

Sourdough BouleUS$5.00
Essential baking company
Classic Seafood Cocktails
Horseradish spiked cocktail sauce
- ShrimpUS$23.00
- CrabUS$30.00
Dungeness Crab CakeUS$22.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous, red pepper coulis, watercress salad
Popcorn ShrimpUS$19.00
Tartar sauce, cocktail sauce
Sautéed CalamariUS$18.00
Lemon / capers / green olives / tomatoes / dill / shaved fennel / grilled bread
Steamed ClamsUS$14.00
White wine / butter capers / garlic / fennel / dill

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*
Horseradish / cocktail sauce / mignonette
- Half DozenUS$24.00
- DozenUS$44.00
Baked Oysters
Lemon herb & butter / brioche crumb OR baked oyster of the day
- Half DozenUS$26.00
- DozenUS$46.00

Soup and Salads

Added Shuckers Favorites: Chicken $8 , Shrimp $10, Crab $25

Clam ChowderUS$12.00
Clams / potatoes / smoked bacon
Gem SaladUS$12.00
Sweet gem lettuce / cherry tomato / spiced & candied bacon / fried shallots / blue cheese crumbles / blue cheese dressing
Classic CaesarUS$14.00
Chopped romaine / croutons / shredded parmesan / caesar dressing
Crab Louie SaladUS$39.00
Crab / asparagus / tomato / hard-boiled egg / cucumber / Thousand island dressing

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board
Please see our featured fish board for current availability. house whipped potatoes / market vegetables dill grain mustard vinaigrette OR roasted carrots / polenta / pear butter sauce
- Market Price

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter SauceUS$32.00
Pan seared gnudi / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / fresh mint leaf
Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUS$42.00
Campanella pasta / lobster stock base / beecher's aged cheddar sauce / gremolata bread crumb
Pan-Fried OystersUS$38.00
Fries / coleslaw
Dungeness Crab CakesUS$38.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous / red pepper coulis / watercress salad
Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chipsUS$34.00
Fries / coleslaw / tartar sauce
Fried ChickenUS$31.00
Mashed potatoes / seasonal veggies
Shuckers Burger*US$26.00
Fries / lettuce / tomato / pickled onion / Special sauce / cheddar
Grilled NY Striploin*US$52.00
Za'atar fries / mixed greens / Blue cheese herb butter

Sides

Onion RingsUS$9.00
FriesUS$9.00
House Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00
Roasted Mushrooms & ShallotsUS$12.00
Side Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUS$23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, ITUS$12.00
Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, ITUS$12.00
NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FRUS$28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FRUS$13.00
Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, ORUS$18.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CAUS$15.00
Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FRUS$14.00
Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FRUS$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FRUS$18.00
Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WAUS$20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WAUS$17.00
Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, ORUS$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA US$24.00
Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WAUS$22.00
Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, EspUS$22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CAUS$88.00
2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- ORUS$98.00
2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FRUS$455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, POUS$55.00
2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FRUS$78.00
2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AUUS$88.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZUS$72.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FRUS$92.00
2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, ITUS$65.00
2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA US$140.00
2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FRUS$195.00
2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FRUS$70.00
2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT US$82.00
2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DEUS$68.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60US$60.00

Red

2017 Corvina - Speri - Amarone della Valpolicella, ITUS$135.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Woodward Canyon Artist's Series #28, WAUS$135.00
2020Cabernet Sauvignon - Pepper Bridge - Walla Walla Valley, WAUS$185.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Caymus Vineyards - Napa Valley, CAUS$300.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - Leonetti Cellars - Walla Walla Valley, WAUS$300.00
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley, WAUS$440.00
2021 Nebbiolo - Pechenino Botti - Langhe, Piedmonte, ITUS$72.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Stoller - Willamette Valley, ORUS$87.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Belle Glos Clark & Telephone - Santa Maria Valley, CAUS$88.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Ponzi - Laurelwood District, ORUS$110.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Rex Hill - Willamette Valley, ORUS$125.00
2020 Pinot Noir - Maison Pascal Clément - Burgundy, FRUS$92.00
2020 Super Tuscan - Le Volte dell'Ornellaia - Toscana IGT, ITUS$80.00
2019 Sangiovese Salcheto – Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, ITUS$105.00
2017 Sanggiovese Castiglione Del Bosco – Brunelle Di Montalciano, ITUS$160.00

Beer & Cider

On Tap

Chuckanut, PilsnerUS$9.00
Bale Breaker, Field 41 Pale AleUS$10.00
Hellbent, Citra IPAUS$9.00
Stoup, NW Red AleUS$9.00
Scuttlebutt, PorterUS$9.00
Anderson Valley Barrel Aged StoutUS$10.00

Bottles & Cans

Bud LightUS$8.00
Stella ArtoisUS$8.00
GuinnessUS$10.00
Seattle Cider, DryUS$10.00
Athletic Brewing Co. N/AUS$7.00

Shuckers Cocktails

Rum RunnerUS$15.00
Bacardi 8 rum, plantation overproof rum, pineapple, cinnamon, lime
When Life Gives You LemonsUS$16.00
Olympic honey vodka, cointreau, lemon, yuzu, honey
Pearl DiverUS$15.00
Tequila, aperol, apricot liqueur, lemon, absinthe, nutmeg
Shuck MeUS$18.00
Hennessy VS cognac, st. Germain elderflower, lemon, prosecco rosé
Shuckers ManhattanUS$20.00
Knob creek rye, maker's mark, maraschino liqueur, carpano antica vermouth, bitters
Featured Spirit-Free CocktailUS$14.00
Ask your server
The Martini Cocktail
Perfect aperitif & fresh oyster pairing. Noilly prat dry vermouth, orange bitters, and suggested choice of: Vodka - belvedere, grey goose, chopin, ketel one, haku; Gin - tanqueray no. 10, botanist, hendrick's, plymouth, monkey 47

What 2,541 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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Seattle / Eastern Washington
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Seattle
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shuckers in Seattle offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Known for its fresh oysters, the menu also includes standout seafood dishes like clam chowder and scallops. Guests enjoy the "warm and inviting" ambiance and "knowledgeable staff," making it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

2,541 Reviews

j
judith
Phoenix
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shuckers is always our go to when visiting Seattle. Brent at the bar is so skilled and pleasant we try to arrive early to have time to spend with him before we take our table. Servers are well informed about the menu and reliable and considerate. Food amazing. Always a great experience.
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Dan
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the food and service was excellent. With my waiters recommendation, I had the black cod and brussels sprouts. Excellent meal, I would return.
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Justin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Darla was amazing and super sweet. Love this place
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Grady
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre we’ve been to the metropolitan for the previous two nights and even went by there for a drink before coming here not even in the same league by a mile Services is off the charts at the Metropolitan place totally average hotel food
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Carol
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and terrific service. Nice evening.
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Kim
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST Staff! Felt like we were walking into our friends or families home for dinner. Warm, happy, inviting and very friendly! Jim, Richi ( best waiters) we loved it so much that we came back for a second night. Mama, she is the welcoming hostess and she’s an absolute love, she makes the experience even more welcoming! You will love the food! Caesar salad, yum! Fresh fish! The calamari was delicious, served in a broth with toasted bread to soak up all that goodness! Cheers!
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Billy
Seattle
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have great experience dinning with them..
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Linda
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Shuckers is our go-to place for a pre-event meal. It never fails to deliver on food and service, despite the noise level.
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Gregory
Seattle
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food service and ambiance, as usual very good, prices are too high. As a consequence we go out less than once a month now. Also, rarely go into Seattle because of the minimum wage but still an expectation of a tip. When we come to Seattle, it is only out of necessity-someone staying in town who doesn't want to travel for dinner and so on. We have given up Symphony and Opera tickets so we no longer have to go to the westside.
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Patty
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend had her engagement party here years ago and recommended we try Shuckers. So glad she did. We - two adults and two children - loved the food, service, and ambiance that we came back the next night with a dear friend. Two tips: make a reservation and save room for the delicious desserts!
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FAQs

Shuckers is rated 4.7 stars by 2541 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

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross Street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 621-1984

Featured in

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Shuckers

Make a booking

Additional information

Seattle's Most Iconic Restaurants

Christmas Eve Dinner at Shuckers

Christmas Dinner at Shuckers

New Year's Eve at Shuckers Oyster Bar

Baked Oysters

Pan-Fried Oysters

Fresh Oysters

For the Table

Sourdough BouleUS$5.00

Classic Seafood Cocktails

Dungeness Crab CakeUS$22.00

Popcorn ShrimpUS$19.00

Sautéed CalamariUS$18.00

Steamed ClamsUS$14.00

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*

Baked Oysters

Soup and Salads

Clam ChowderUS$12.00

Gem SaladUS$12.00

Classic CaesarUS$14.00

Crab Louie SaladUS$39.00

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter SauceUS$32.00

Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUS$42.00

Pan-Fried OystersUS$38.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUS$38.00

Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chipsUS$34.00

Fried ChickenUS$31.00

Shuckers Burger*US$26.00

Grilled NY Striploin*US$52.00

Sides

Onion RingsUS$9.00

FriesUS$9.00

House Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00

Roasted Mushrooms & ShallotsUS$12.00

Side Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUS$23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, ITUS$12.00

Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, ITUS$12.00

NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FRUS$28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FRUS$13.00

Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, ORUS$18.00

Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CAUS$15.00

Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FRUS$14.00

Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FRUS$16.00

Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FRUS$18.00

Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WAUS$20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WAUS$17.00

Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, ORUS$18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA US$24.00

Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WAUS$22.00

Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, EspUS$22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CAUS$88.00

2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- ORUS$98.00

2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FRUS$455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, POUS$55.00

2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FRUS$78.00

2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AUUS$88.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZUS$72.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FRUS$92.00

2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, ITUS$65.00

2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA US$140.00

2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FRUS$195.00

2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FRUS$70.00

2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT US$82.00

2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DEUS$68.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60US$60.00