Shell Games

Ekone’s Smoked Scallops Kick the Can to the Curb

Forget selling seashells by the shore. Start buying these bivalves by the bag.

07/24/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Seafood in Seattle

Where to find the oysters, the crab rolls, and the sustainably sourced delicacies that define our waterbound town.

07/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff

Dining Guide

Where to Eat and Drink Near Climate Pledge Arena

Pregame your concert or hockey outing with German beer or (why not?) geoduck chowder.

10/29/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

WE'RE WORN OUT

7 Seattle Brands Slinging Merch with Attitude

These local businesses aren't afraid to show a little sass.

01/24/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Reconsider the Oyster

This Holiday, Skip the Prime Rib and Embrace the Bivalve

Clams, mussels, and especially oysters are exceptional holiday food—delicious, local, and ethical.

12/18/2019 By Stefan Milne

Critic's Picks

The Best Restaurants in Pioneer Square Right Now

Seattle's historic district lays claim to long-lived institutions and newcomers alike.

09/16/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

Fun with Listicles

10 Places to Grab a Bite Around Seattle Center

The Space Needle might be tourist-filled, but you can still eat like a local.

06/10/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Weekly Planner

Where to Eat and Drink May 22–28

The week in which: Cubes Baking celebrates its birthday with tres leches, oysters and beer collide in Fremont, and a cocktail class goes green.

05/22/2019 By Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Shellfish Sadness

Xinh's Clam and Oyster House Is Closing

The Taylor-owned Shelton shellfish destination bows out in October. But Xinh Dwelley's oyster stew and geoduck chowder live on.

09/14/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Slideshow

Slide Show: Premiere on Pine Opening Night

03/20/2015

Trends

A Guide to Six New Bars in Pioneer Square

These newcomers are technically bars. So why can’t we stop talking about the food?

10/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson Illustrations by Melissa Martin

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Flames

Wood fuels the grill at a new French spot in Fremont and the oven at Ravenna's new pizzeria.

07/18/2014 By Ezra Parter

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 15–22

This week: Learn to make a perfect pavlova (or pay a private chef to do it for you).

07/15/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Critic's Notebook

Where Does Ruth Reichl Eat When She Comes to Seattle?

A couple old faves…plus at least one joint where she really likes killing her own food.

05/27/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week In Restaurant News: Oysters, Burgers, and Beer

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar opens in the Expo Building, South Delridge gets a Dick's-like burger walkup, and beer flows on Bainbridge Island.

04/25/2014 By Ezra Parter

Openings

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Queen Anne's Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

The Melrose Market shop gets a proper oyster bar sibling.

04/22/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Taylor Shellfish Plans an Oyster Bar in Pioneer Square

Oysters, oysters everywhere. And lots of stuff to drink.

02/13/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Oyster Edition

Because when oysters are only a dollar or two, you can’t help but order double.

06/12/2013 By Cassandra Callan