The Walrus and the Carpenter
Seattle, WA · Oyster bar restaurant
- Address
- The Walrus and the Carpenter, 4743 Ballard Ave NW #300, Seattle, WA 98107
- Phone
- (206) 395-9227
- Website
- www.thewalrusbar.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 4 PM
The Walrus and the Carpenter is a restaurant located in Seattle, WA. It is one of 2,620 restaurants listed in Seattle. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Seattle city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About The Walrus and the Carpenter
Seattle restaurant and oyster bar, The Walrus and The Carpenter marries restaurant to fishing pub. Tallboy beers, Muscadet, piles of chubby oysters and smart plates are served in a lively, approachable space in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.
Hours
| Saturday | 4 PM–10 PM |
Customer Reviews
Everything was really delicious. The oysters were awesome I wish the bread was warm but it was very fresh. The cabbage was great too as were the scallops. The 22% service charge helps to provide staff with sustainable wages and benefits which is always cool Look at the terms and goals I would return
The oyster tasted fresh, but not worth 5 dollars a pop plus 22% service fee. The biggest disappointment for me was the steak tartare where the crisp tastes like the ones from trail mix :( The fried oysters was okay but the guac dip was a good job! Atmosphere is nice and well lit.
The oysters were fresh and deliciously sweet. And the fried oysters, sardines, and asparagus were also quite nice and satisfying in their unique ways. But... (And there's always a "but")... Oysters at $5 a pop + 20% mandatory service charge is really not cheap. And the menu is rather lacking outside of the oyster selection. I know it's an oyster bar but other nice places can also offer nice oysters with a more balanced menu. But the main reason for the rather average dining experience is the very long wait between service of additional dishes. We literally arrived second in line at 4pm when they opened and ordered shortly thereafter. While the raw oysters were served soon after our order was taken, the other 3 dishes literally took 20 minutes each to arrive at our table. So the entire
Idk what others are complaining about. This place is on point with its food. The collar was one of the most unique takes on fish I've ever had. Amazing smoky flavor with large chunks of fish. The oyster selection was incredible albeit pricey at 5 a pop but definitely worth it to try. Only disappointing thing was the goat cheese which was super dry and brittle near the rind.
This has been on my list forever to try and I’m so glad I did! Came as a solo diner and seated at the bar. Very comfortable and quick service. All the food was delicious: had raw oysters, friend oysters, and clams. Will be coming back.
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