Just a quick note to let you know the Walrus and the Carpenter is ready for you to shuck its oysters. The 900-square-foot eatery opens Monday at 4pm.

At Ballard’s newest restaurant find a weekday happy hour 4pm-6pm, Sunday brunch 10am-2pm, a locally loaded menu, and, per the website, an atmosphere that “blends the elegance of France with the casual comfort of a local fishing pub.”

The oyster bar is located in the Kolstrand Building along with Ethan Stowell’s forthcoming Staple and Fancy.