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Elliott's Oyster House Reviews List

Elliott's Oyster House

For more than 30 years, Elliott's Oyster House has been Seattle's showcase for classic Northwest seafood. This classic seafood house is renown for simple preparations that highlight the natural flavors of the finest seafood in the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in serving fresh local Dungeness crab, wild Northwest salmon, Alaskan halibut, fresh Pacific finfish, Northwest shellfish, and our specialty, fresh oysters. At Elliott's, we believe our choices today affect the oceans of tomorrow. So we're committed to serving sustainable seafood, a win-win for your taste buds and the environment. We have long-standing partnerships with local crabbers, oyster growers and fishermen, who use environmentally sound practices. To help the planet even further, we compost everything possible. Come join us for lunch or dinner, and discover the wonders of sustainable seafood for yourself.
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365 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(365 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 365 reviews
5 stars
(153)
4 stars
(141)
3 stars
(49)
2 stars
(19)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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Elliott's Oyster House Reviews List
Review 1 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Not To Miss

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Elliott's is the perfect restaurant if you want excellent food served with knowledge. I asked our server about the oysters and his recommendation was exactly what I expected."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not a big bang for the $$$

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food and service were slightly above average.
The food is definitely over priced. More of a tourist trap than a premium dining experience.
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Dined on 6/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot
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Review 3 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food as always.. I always bring my family n friends when they come visit from out of town or out of country"
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 4 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best seafood I've ever had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A wide variety of seafood with a beautiful view. Most recommended seafood in Seattle."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Anniversary Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Second dinner at Elliott's this year. Great food and excellent service from Amberly. We celebrated our 44th anniversary and Amberly brought out a complimentary dessert. Food was very generous. We definitely will be back soon."
Dined on 6/10/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 6 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Capped Off a GREAT Weekend in Seatt

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Capped off a great weekend with my fiancee, son and his girlfriend after a great day in Seattle and the Mariners / Yankees game."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"All entrees were very good, even the children's noodles. The Copper River Salmon was outstanding."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

out of Items

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great meal but disappointed on some items not available though showing. Made a great night just very good. Amazing service and quality of what we did eat."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food makes up for service

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was a little slow but the food made up for it. Fresh and delicious!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OYSTER HEAVEN

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Dined on 6/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had a friend with me from Nashville.
His first time in Seattle. I asked if he liked seafood. "Yup" -- but I need to have my oysters and clams "cooked". - Huh?
All I can say, is that he tried one of my "Dozen Sampler" (3 of each).
He couldn't believe the flavor. He immediately ordered 12 of his own and then we did the clam chowder. - wow!
"Man, I guess it pays to be right next to Puget Sound!!
Everything was great!
The house Pinot was "delicious" as well.
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Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A bit disappointing

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Elliott's has a nice though not spectacular view. It was a beautiful Tuesday evening and the place was crowded and very loud. The hostess seemed stressed and unable to be welcoming or friendly. We had a 6:30 PM reservation and arrived on time, but the "5 minute wait" turned into 20. The food was fine but in my opinion not worth the price tag. There are plenty of good seafood restaurants around here and we probably won't go back to Elliott's."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 12 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

not impressed

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The person who seated us was rude and1/2 teaspoon of king crab in the king crab and halibut is a rip."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 13 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

See Seattle

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Don't think of this as just another waterfront mediocre space. It's superb; consistent quality. Prime seafood and oysters."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not what I remembered

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Dined on 6/03/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The last time I dined at Elliot's, it was exceptional. This time can only be described as overlooked fish. My halibut and my date's salmon were both dry and over done. Not what you expect from one of Seattle's best seafood restaurants."
Dined on 6/03/2013
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Review 15 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Only Good...

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was OK, undercooked salmon, small portion of fish on the "fish & chips" plate. Oysters were very good but, too expensive compared to other restaurants. Overall expensive meal. The experience was made very nice due to the great view of the Puget Sound. This is the second time we have eaten at Elliott's and will not be returning for a third time."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 16 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were looking for a restaurant with great seafood and asked around before selecting Elliott's. Elliott's was mentioned each time we asked at hotels and other high end restaurants we ate at during out trip. We were expecting a great dining experience, similar to what we had enjoyed all week and were quite disappointed with the lack of flavors and poor presentation of our meals."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very disappointed

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I saw this place on Yelp and Tripadvisor, with decent reviews, so we decided to try it. The appetizer tower was pretty good, but it was downhill from there. Eating at a seafood restaurant on the water in Seattle, we had high expectations. Needless to say, for the amount of money we paid, it was very disappointing. The crab was dry, rubbery, and tasteless, not the fresh taste one would expect. The asparagus was overcooked to the point of the head disintegrating. Service was ok, but for a $160+ bill for two dinners, it was not worth it. Not only would I not reccommended this place, I'd go out of my way to tell people not to go."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 18 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Anniversary dinner date

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I dined here on 5/30 and our server Greg was a pleasure to have. Very informative of the menu and was very attentive to us. The appetizers we chose were the fried calamari and half a dozen of oysters that Greg recommended. For dinner, I chose the cioppino and my husband chose the spicy crab. Greg was right. It was more sweet than it was sour but my husband enjoyed it nonetheless. (He was really hoping for spicy! *hint hint*) As for dessert, we were surprised with creme brûlée. All in all, had a great time. Definitely made our anniversary special. Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes! Maybe even happy hour! Oh PS the gal at the front desk was a sweetheart. Greeted us and sat us in a timely manner. :)"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 19 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome Evening

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Dined on 5/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our experience at Elliotts was superb as usual. The food was great and our waiter was extraordinary. loved it!!!!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious!

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Dined on 5/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The wild mushroom strudel was divine and the salted caramel sundae was to die for!!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 21 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Catch

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fresh seafood, wide selection, knowledgeable wait staff make for a superb dining experience."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 22 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

alaskan king crab

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"The Alaskan king crab legs were beyond my expectation. My husband got the alder plank salmon.... Amazing. Service/attentiveness from our waiting was lacking. She only came by three or four times the entire meal."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fancy family friendly waterfront

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"Oysters at Elliot's is as serious as they're wine list. We eat there once each year on our annual visit to Seattle. Part of our "Seattle experience" and should be yours too. If you can, eat outside to hear the ferries announce their departure, see the port, puget sound, and the city skyline. Top that off with good food and good service... Cannot miss. Make a reservation, especially on Seahawk and mariner game days. We did, walked in and sat down while others inline looked on with a most envious glare!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, notable wine list, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 24 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, average service

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Elliott's has consistently good food. They also have staff that is consistently apathetic. Especially the hostess staff. The person who showed us to our table could not have been less interested. No smile at all. No happiness in her voice. The hostess station always seems to be disorganized, even when not busy. IT is unfortunately because they do a good job cooking fish but I do not feel like I want to go back."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 25 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorite restaurants!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Elliott's is one of my favorite restaurants, and it did not disappoint once again! I had something I'd never tried before--the Buffalo-style oysters. Delicious! The oyster stew was also wonderful and savory--wish I'd ordered the bowl instead of a cup. Oh, well--next time for sure!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 26 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not worth the time

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"rude hostess, had a reservation and still had to wait 20 min. Red Robin has better service and eating environement. Will not go back. place seemed packed with tourists that didn't know any better. Go to Cutters!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 27 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great selection of oysters; our server was very helpful in helping us choose our oysters based on our preferences. King salmon was prepared very well."
Dined on 5/25/2013
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Review 28 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, service and view!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"On a recent trip to Seattle, we planned to go to Elliot's Oyster House based on a friend's recommendation. She said that the seafood was amazing ~ and she doesn't like seafood. We were not disappointed! The waiter we had was superb ~ his knowledge of the menu and wine list was impressive. The food was high quality and perfectly prepared. And the view of Puget Sound was great"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 29 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as always!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had dinner here on a very busy Sunday night-Memorial Day weekend. We arrived early so had a bevearge in the bar while waiting. Once we were seated, our server was amazing! Everything was tasty and prepared to our liking. He was easy to talk to and gave great recommendations for dinners and pairings. I had Copper River salmon and hubby had steak with a crab and bernaise sauce.
My only suggestion would be for them to offer more wine selections by the glass...the choices are very limited. Can't wait to go back for another amazing meal!
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Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 30 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Over-hyped

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love seafood, and have it at least twice a week at home in a landlocked state. We heard this restaurant had amazing, fresh seafood so we were excited to try it out. I felt the service was great, as was the ambiance and energy of the place. The food, I feel, was way too expensive and not at all good- both my hausband and I did not like our dishes. I like to try both cheap and expensive restaurants, and I've had way better food at both. I think for $30-$65 a plate, the food should taste at least "good". I would have given the food rating a 1 star but the sides, eg. asparagus and potatoes were great. I just wish the fish, which is why we went, was as delicious as everyone made it out to be. We should have gone to the crab place next door."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 31 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Seafood Galore!

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took my father out to dinner on a Saturday evening here because he absolutely loves oysters and we were not disappointed. Food and service were excellent as were the specialty cocktails. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because of how noisy it was in the restaurant. I would come back but probably on a week night in hopes it's a little quieter! This is definitely the place for seafood ... all fresh and flavorful!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
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Review 32 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Best Salmon

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Dined on 5/14/2013
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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"My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary at Elliott's. The King salmon was the best I've ever had, and being a vegetarian with the exception of salmon and cod, I've had a lot of salmon. It was so succulent, it melted in my mouth. The waiter however was a low talker, very hard to hear and didn't contribute much to our celebratory mood."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 33 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Recent dinner

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
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"Prawns and bacon risotto...fabulous! Great service! Noise level grew with the growing crowd, but it's still a Seattle waterfront gem!
Thanks.
"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 34 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My recent Elliot's experience

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Dined on 5/24/2013
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"I had received a sizable gift card for dining at Elliot's or Metropolitan Grill. I chose Elliot's because I was drawn by their seafood menu and I asked a long-time friend to join me. We could only go on a Friday evening which I thought could turn into a nightmare experience but was pleasantly surprised. I easily made reservations on-line and happily received a confirmation e-mail as well as one reminder that my reservation was coming up. Once seated by friendly staff we were attended to by our waiter with politeness, excellent knowledge of the menu, and attention to detail. Great experience overall!! I would definitely visit again and Elliot's would be a perfect place to take out-of-town guests for a waterfront delight!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
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"This is one of our favorite places to eat when we come to downtown. Love the water view and the food is excellent."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently excellent seafood

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
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"Consistently excellent seafood -especially salmon - in a great location. Specifically recommend grilled salmon, crab-corn soup, and any fish specials."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 37 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

2X Good

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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"This was our second time to Elliott's within the past two months. Both times were delicious. The waiters were very knowledgeable and helpful. In fact on this last visit the waiter suggested splitting a dish, which is usually my preference and the result was a perfect. The food was excellent and the view fantastic. We lucked out with a beautiful sun filled evening."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 38 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"The fresh fish is always excellent at this restaurant."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 39 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Promising, but heavy on the salt

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Dined on 5/19/2013
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
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3 / 5
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Moderate
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"Went for the oysters and was not disappointed in those. Best experience I've had with them. Wine list was good, but by the glass just ho-hum. Interesting selections on the menu, and some good execution. But found that most dishes were all too salty. And the soba noodles...well, they weren't soba. You're better off sticking with clean and simple fish. I would choose Anthony's over Elliott's, unless going for Oysters."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 40 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Halibut Cheeks

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
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"There were four of us for Brunch, I was the only one not happy with my meal, the meal resembled Halibut Cheeks in name only, what a terrible thing to do to such a wonderful food. It could have been Polock for all I could tell."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 41 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dont judge the book by the cover

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
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"I didn't know what to expect when we arrived at Elliots.
My first thoughts...... Whow, not very fancy. We had dressed up for the dinner and most of the people there
Were in very casual attire. They looked like they were just off the streets after walking through the shops.
We had a great table by the window. Got to watch the Argocy Cruse load for their trip out on the sound.
When the food arrived, it went from plain Jane to Whow, this is amazing! Chef Gordon Ramsey would approve.
The service was exceptional. Our waiter was friendly and sincere.
We would go again and bring friends and family. Wonderful dining experience.
Thank you!
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Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 42 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Just fine!

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"A great spot if you are looking for a tourist hotspot. Right on the sound, in the middle of everything down by Pike's Place Market. Oysters were fantastic, dessert was also great... entrees were just "fine". Water glasses weren't promptly refilled. Server was very friendly."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 43 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food, great service and view

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We expected excellent, but we were happy with good. This restaurant offers great views on the waterfront, combined with good food and excellent service. Valet parking is available, otherwise good luck finding parking near-by. Based on our experience with the other Consolidated restaurant in Seattle known for excellent steaks, we had expected excellent seafood and it was good, but not excellent. The spinach salad was ok, but not great, the halibut was very good, but not excellent, and so on. The service was excellent, the view was excellent, but the decor and bare naked tables looked cheap. Given their prices, again, the experience was worth it, but not fantastic."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 44 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We started our meal with the house salad minus the blue cheese (why does everyone want to put cheese on salads?), which was fresh and light. Both of us had the Copper River Sockeye salmon. It was flawlessly prepared and we enjoyed everything on the plate (asparagus, delicious sauteed potatoes and a mild, tasty sauce). Although the salmon was outstanding, the sockeye didn't have the usual swoon-worthy Copper River flavor I've come to expect, so you probably have to spring for the King salmon to get the full Copper River experience. For dessert I had the molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and it was INCREDIBLE, with a wonderful, high quality chocolate flavor--one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. Generous portion, too."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 45 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A night to remember

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
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"From the very start the service was impeccable only to be outdone by the delicious food. My wife said the halibut cheeks were amazing but they could not have been better than my tenderloin and crab. See you next time we spend the weekend in Seattle."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 46 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal!

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love Elliott's & this visit was wonderful. The food & service were fantastic."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Copper River Salmon Great

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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Moderate
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"Overall the food was fair. However it was first day of Copper River Salmon and the fish was outstanding. Fresh as if just caught and put on the table and the Alder cooking style perfect. Ask what came in that day and it should be good."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 48 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great oyster selection but weak condiments"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 49 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Never Got past cocktails

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
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"I read the reviews and there were more positives than negatives so gave Elliot's a try. BIG MISTAKE!! The comments I previously read about the service were spot on. The waiter could barely be heard and depressed us. After trying to get my friend's Vodka Gimlet correct 3 times, we got up and left. Maybe the food is good, but don't go there is you want to relax. My drink was watered down and they were cheap with the alcohol too. TOURIST TRAP as previously mentioned"
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 50 for Elliott's Oyster House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"lovely place. not too friendly reception girls. table nice and clean. service excellent.
first dish: sea food tower: nothing was right - actually a disappointment. all other
dishes excellent. perhaps too busy. however, we will go again.
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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