Inside the New Ballard Annex Oyster House

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The 4,000-square-foot space at 5410 Ballard Avenue Northwest seats 65 in the dining room pictured here.

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Seafood bliss. Local artist John Rozich is responsible for this menu handiwork.

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Steam pots for the shellfish, and also for keeping chowders warm.

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The bar seats 35 people. An upstairs back bar accommodates another 60 diners.

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Team spirit: The head chef shows off a freshly boiled lobster and a tattoo to match.

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More menu items and some potables to wash them down. Appropriately briny cocktails including bloody Marys and the elusive bloody Caesar are also on offer.

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Almost every design element was crafted by locals, including these barstools.

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Rope pulleys underscore a subtle nautical theme.

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The lighting fixtures were created especially for the Annex.

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Several beer taps line the bar, including these elegant handles.

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Hex tile lends a clean, coastal feel. Ballard Annex Oyster House is open Monday through Thursday 3:30 to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11am to 1am; and Sunday 11am to midnight.

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