There are a lot of oysters in Seattle, and Walrus And The Carpenter has some of the very best. Hit the Ballard spot for excellent seafood and drinks.

Manolin is a beautiful seafood-focused restaurant in Fremont. It’s strangely affordable, and you can use it for just about any dining situation.

Pacific Inn is a pub in Fremont that serves delicious fried seafood and has a patio.

Seastar in Bellevue is a fancy seafood place where you should be using a corporate card.

Aqua is a Downtown waterfront seafood restaurant that’s perfect for impressing people who need to be impressed.

Besides being in a highly attractive space, Shaker + Spear also has excellent seafood. It’s a great spot for a nicer group dinner in Belltown.

Bar Harbor is a New England-inspired restaurant in South Lake Union that serves seafood rolls and chowder.

Mariscos Mexico is a Mexican stall at Pike Place Market that serves delicious seafood tacos.

The seafood at 100 Pound Clam in South Lake is great. Just know you’ll be eating it next to a screaming two-year-old and a dad wearing Sperry’s.

Matt’s In The Market is a Pike Place institution for seafood and upscale American dishes.

Ray’s doesn’t have the best seafood in Seattle (or even Ballard), but when the sun comes out, the patio here is where you want to be.

There’s no doubt that Elliot’s Oyster House is fratty, but the excellent patio and quality seafood means it’s still a good place to hang downtown.

The Whale Wins isn’t the best spot in Wallingford, but the veggie-focused menu is good for something light. And the patio is highly charming.

Ballard Annex Oyster house has good happy hour vibes, but not great food. You can find better oysters elsewhere.

Duke's is a seafood institution in South Lake Union.

Vinnie’s Raw Bar is a natural wine bar in Belltown that serves great seafood.