Walrus and the Carpenter

4.7

392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS. Please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as a table is available.

Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 395-9227
Website
http://www.thewalrusbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood
Ballard
Cross street
Ballard Ave. NW
Parking details
There is paid street parking in front, a paid lot just up the block from us, and back in angle parking behind us on Shilshole Ave.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu
$160.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for our annual New Year's Eve Prix Fixe menu! Our 4-course menu includes: • Ben's Bread & whipped butter • Oysters with mignonette, horseradish, lemon • Albacore crudo, meyer lemon, herb sauce • Chicory salad, hazelnut dressing, anchovy, breadcrumbs • Foie mousse honey, black pepper, sourdough toast • Confit black cod, celery root, caviar, chive • Fried brussels sprouts, porcini hollandaise, truffle • Pomme puree, shellfish jus, crispy potato, lemon zest • Chocolate mousse, toasted sesame seed, olive oil
Normandy Dinner
$225.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 26, 2025 only
Join us for our 12th annual Normandy Dinner! A patio oyster, wine, and cider reception will be followed by a three-course family-style meal, celebrating the flavors and ingredients of Normandy, prepared by James Beard Award-winning Chef Renee Erickson's team at Walrus. Seating will be inside our dining room and at the bar. Please note that seats will be pre-assigned at random and plating will be family style. Please contact in advance with seating or dietary concerns. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you!

What 392 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 all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

392 Reviews

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HalB
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection! Super friendly staff and amazing food!
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JamesL
VIP
Seattle
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classical good. The MP oysters were absolutely perfect. Clams, tartare & foie for dessert.
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SheriB
VIP
Alabama
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our meal and server were excellent! We ate at the bar. At first eight by the door and it was freezing every time the door opened. They were so nice and let us move to another spot at the bar when one opened up. The food was over the top perfect! Got the seafood tower. It was delicious and a good value. We split the short rib entree and it also was delish!
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PNWFoodCritic
Jacksonville
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Stick to the raw oysters, the food is below average to average.
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billg
VIP
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timer, This was a great night made our reservation few weeks ago and it was a good thing this place was packed. Nicole was our server but the entire staff really takes care of you. Which was great never felt like we waited and the plates came out at a great pace. We had the scallops beets brussel sprouts beef and clams . All were absolutely delicious and had the bread pudding and chocolate for dessert. They have French press coffee as well it was a wonderful evening. Have to try all the sea creatures restaurants now if they are all that good . Just go and experience but make a reservation it’s so worth it
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AnneC
VIP
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal and experience. Thanks. Happy New Year.
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Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable experience! Great cocktails! Mignonette and oyster selections on point!!! Great staff!!
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StevenS
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Probably in the top 3 meals I've had in my 60 years. Everything was extremely well done. You are going to pay for the high quality food and the outstanding service, but you will get value for the money.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were absolutely WONDERFUL and the service was spectacular. Our waitstaff was kind, fun and knowledgeable! Will go back again and again!
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EricO
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places in Seattle. Service and food is always on point.
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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross street
Ballard Ave. NW
Neighborhood
Ballard
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is paid street parking in front, a paid lot just up the block from us, and back in angle parking behind us on Shilshole Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewalrusbar.com/
Phone number
(206) 395-9227

Walrus and the Carpenter

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu

Normandy Dinner

Menu

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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