Shuckers

Name: Shuckers
Address: 411 University Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 621-1984
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2554 Reviews

$30 and under

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 621-1984
Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner at Shuckers
24 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Seattle's quintessential oyster house for a festive Christmas Eve four-course prix fixe dinner. Start with warm sourdough and clam chowder, followed by a baby spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. For your entrée, choose between citrus-brined turkey with all the fixings or seared sablefish with crispy Brussels sprouts or King Oyster mushrooms. Upgrade to slow-cooked prime rib for +$25. Finish with eggnog crème brûlée or a gingerbread snap cookie. Festive cocktails and wine available. $95 per person, $50 for kids (5-12), plus tax & service. Vegetarian & vegan options available. Questions? Email us at privatediningsea@fairmont.com.
New Year's Eve at Shuckers Oyster Bar
USD 125.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Shuckers Oyster Bar, Seattle’s iconic seafood destination, with a luxurious Four-Course Menu. Begin with seasonal oysters, then choose between rich, savory clam chowder or tender crab cakes. For the main course, savor Grilled Salmon, Seared Beef Tenderloin with hand-whipped potatoes, red wine sauce, and seasonal vegetables, or Crispy Gnudi with sautéed mushrooms, tomato butter, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. End the evening with a slice of our beloved Black & Blueberry Pie, topped with tangy sour cream ice cream, and toast to 2025 with a complimentary glass of bubbles. Price: $125++ per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity. A strict 72-hour cancellation policy is enforced; credit card required to reserve.
Christmas Dinner at Shuckers
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Seattle's quintessential oyster house for a festive Christmas four-course prix fixe dinner. Start with warm sourdough and clam chowder, followed by a baby spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. For your entrée, choose between citrus-brined turkey with all the fixings or seared sablefish with crispy Brussels sprouts or King Oyster mushrooms. Upgrade to slow-cooked prime rib for +$25. Finish with eggnog crème brûlée or a gingerbread snap cookie. Festive cocktails and wine available. $95 per person, $50 for kids (5-12), plus tax & service. Vegetarian & vegan options available. Questions? Email us at privatediningsea@fairmont.com.

Popular dishes

Sourdough BouleUSD 5.00
Essential baking company
Classic Seafood Cocktails
Horseradish spiked cocktail sauce
- ShrimpUSD 23.00
- CrabUSD 30.00
Dungeness Crab CakeUSD 22.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous, red pepper coulis, watercress salad
Popcorn ShrimpUSD 19.00
Tartar sauce, cocktail sauce
Sautéed CalamariUSD 18.00
Lemon / capers / green olives / tomatoes / dill / shaved fennel / grilled bread
Steamed ClamsUSD 14.00
White wine / butter capers / garlic / fennel / dill

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*
Horseradish / cocktail sauce / mignonette
- Half DozenUSD 24.00
- DozenUSD 44.00
Baked Oysters
Lemon herb & butter / brioche crumb OR baked oyster of the day
- Half DozenUSD 26.00
- DozenUSD 46.00

Soup and Salads

Added Shuckers Favorites: Chicken $8 , Shrimp $10, Crab $25

Clam ChowderUSD 12.00
Clams / potatoes / smoked bacon
Gem SaladUSD 12.00
Sweet gem lettuce / cherry tomato / spiced & candied bacon / fried shallots / blue cheese crumbles / blue cheese dressing
Classic CaesarUSD 14.00
Chopped romaine / croutons / shredded parmesan / caesar dressing
Crab Louie SaladUSD 39.00
Crab / asparagus / tomato / hard-boiled egg / cucumber / Thousand island dressing

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board
Please see our featured fish board for current availability. house whipped potatoes / market vegetables dill grain mustard vinaigrette OR roasted carrots / polenta / pear butter sauce
- Market Price

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter SauceUSD 32.00
Pan seared gnudi / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / fresh mint leaf
Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUSD 42.00
Campanella pasta / lobster stock base / beecher's aged cheddar sauce / gremolata bread crumb
Pan-Fried OystersUSD 38.00
Fries / coleslaw
Dungeness Crab CakesUSD 38.00
Fresh organic mix greens / pearl cous cous / red pepper coulis / watercress salad
Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chipsUSD 34.00
Fries / coleslaw / tartar sauce
Fried ChickenUSD 31.00
Mashed potatoes / seasonal veggies
Shuckers Burger*USD 26.00
Fries / lettuce / tomato / pickled onion / Special sauce / cheddar
Grilled NY Striploin*USD 52.00
Za'atar fries / mixed greens / Blue cheese herb butter

Sides

Onion RingsUSD 9.00
FriesUSD 9.00
House Whipped PotatoesUSD 9.00
Grilled AsparagusUSD 12.00
Roasted Mushrooms & ShallotsUSD 12.00
Side Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUSD 23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, ITUSD 12.00
Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, ITUSD 12.00
NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FRUSD 28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FRUSD 13.00
Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 18.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CAUSD 15.00
Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FRUSD 14.00
Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FRUSD 16.00
Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FRUSD 18.00
Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WAUSD 20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WAUSD 17.00
Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA USD 24.00
Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WAUSD 22.00
Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, EspUSD 22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CAUSD 88.00
2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- ORUSD 98.00
2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FRUSD 455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, POUSD 55.00
2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FRUSD 78.00
2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AUUSD 88.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZUSD 72.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FRUSD 92.00
2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, ITUSD 65.00
2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA USD 140.00
2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FRUSD 195.00
2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FRUSD 70.00
2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT USD 82.00
2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DEUSD 68.00
2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60USD 60.00

Red

2017 Corvina - Speri - Amarone della Valpolicella, ITUSD 135.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Woodward Canyon Artist's Series #28, WAUSD 135.00
2020Cabernet Sauvignon - Pepper Bridge - Walla Walla Valley, WAUSD 185.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Caymus Vineyards - Napa Valley, CAUSD 300.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - Leonetti Cellars - Walla Walla Valley, WAUSD 300.00
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley, WAUSD 440.00
2021 Nebbiolo - Pechenino Botti - Langhe, Piedmonte, ITUSD 72.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Stoller - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 87.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Belle Glos Clark & Telephone - Santa Maria Valley, CAUSD 88.00
2021 Pinot Noir - Ponzi - Laurelwood District, ORUSD 110.00
2019 Pinot Noir - Rex Hill - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 125.00
2020 Pinot Noir - Maison Pascal Clément - Burgundy, FRUSD 92.00
2020 Super Tuscan - Le Volte dell'Ornellaia - Toscana IGT, ITUSD 80.00
2019 Sangiovese Salcheto – Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, ITUSD 105.00
2017 Sanggiovese Castiglione Del Bosco – Brunelle Di Montalciano, ITUSD 160.00

Beer & Cider

On Tap

Chuckanut, PilsnerUSD 9.00
Bale Breaker, Field 41 Pale AleUSD 10.00
Hellbent, Citra IPAUSD 9.00
Stoup, NW Red AleUSD 9.00
Scuttlebutt, PorterUSD 9.00
Anderson Valley Barrel Aged StoutUSD 10.00

Bottles & Cans

Bud LightUSD 8.00
Stella ArtoisUSD 8.00
GuinnessUSD 10.00
Seattle Cider, DryUSD 10.00
Athletic Brewing Co. N/AUSD 7.00

Shuckers Cocktails

Rum RunnerUSD 15.00
Bacardi 8 rum, plantation overproof rum, pineapple, cinnamon, lime
When Life Gives You LemonsUSD 16.00
Olympic honey vodka, cointreau, lemon, yuzu, honey
Pearl DiverUSD 15.00
Tequila, aperol, apricot liqueur, lemon, absinthe, nutmeg
Shuck MeUSD 18.00
Hennessy VS cognac, st. Germain elderflower, lemon, prosecco rosé
Shuckers ManhattanUSD 20.00
Knob creek rye, maker's mark, maraschino liqueur, carpano antica vermouth, bitters
Featured Spirit-Free CocktailUSD 14.00
Ask your server
The Martini Cocktail
Perfect aperitif & fresh oyster pairing. Noilly prat dry vermouth, orange bitters, and suggested choice of: Vodka - belvedere, grey goose, chopin, ketel one, haku; Gin - tanqueray no. 10, botanist, hendrick's, plymouth, monkey 47

What 2,554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Seattle
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shuckers is a Seattle staple known for its exceptional seafood and stellar service, offering a classic ambiance with a touch of elegance. Guests rave about the "wonderful service," "delicious food," and "amazing oysters." The restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience with expertly prepared dishes and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

2,554 Reviews

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Jennifer
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Schuckers after not visiting for quite some time. It was just as fantastic as we remembered. From the starters of raw and baked oysters to the mains of Lobster Campanella and Cioppino, every bite was delightful. The food was amazing, and our server was exceptional. If you haven’t been in a while, or if you’re new to the city, do yourself a favor and visit. It’s a Seattle staple for a reason.
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Cathy
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice atmosphere. Excellent service. Shrimp cocktail and crab cakes absolutely delicious. Experience more expensive than originally advertised but worth it.
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Cheryl
Seattle
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole dining experience could not have been better. They seated us in our preferred location based on our advance notes in Open Table. The waiter was super cordial and gave wonderful service. The food was outstanding. I had the Crab Louie salad with four added jumbo shrimp. I couldn't eat the whole thing but hubby was happy to share, to compliment his perfectly cooked tender steak. Shuckers is a verynice date night restaurant.
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Allen
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dec. 13, 2024 and dined at Shuckers at 7:30 pm. Our reservation was for 8, but the excellent hostess at the desk got us in at 7:30. She is professional, works every second on the job, friendly, and a great communicator. All the servers are great. The best in the business. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. The drinks, again made by an excellent worker- bartender, were the best. Love this place. We were visiting, had a long drive home, but it was more than worth the inconvenience. Tip- stay at the Fairmont, eat at Shuckers, and live happy, satisfying life.
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Bill
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food, atmosphere . The complete package!
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Jody
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just love our Shuckers night.. fun, engaging and the oysters are superb!
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Tim
VIP
San Francisco
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service once we got seated was ok - albeit slow- but that was some 50 mins late to our reservation. Overall host/maitre d seemed overwhelmed, a bit disorganized, which was reflected in the general vibe of the evening. Shuckers is still one of our long time favorites, and we hope/expect this was simply a bad night and not a trend in the wrong direction.
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DIANNE
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, pre theater. Options to go light meal or full dinner made it the perfect spot. The drinks a Manhattan, French Martini delicious. Even our grandkids enjoyed.
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JACLYN
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Jelena was lovely! And mama is the best!!
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Susan
VIP
Cleveland
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we had a fab time. We shared some oysters and a salad. We both got the black cod for our main - one of us got the harrisa and pear puree accompaniments while the other got the mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts. Service was outstanding. Would def go back!
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FAQs

Shuckers is rated 4.7 stars by 2554 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross Street
4th Ave and Seneca Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the main entrance of Fairmont Olympic Hotel off University St. Self parking available in Olympic Garage on the corner of Seneca St. and 5th Ave.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.shuckersseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 621-1984

Featured in

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Shuckers

Make a booking

Additional information

Seattle's Most Iconic Restaurants

Christmas Eve Dinner at Shuckers

New Year's Eve at Shuckers Oyster Bar

Christmas Dinner at Shuckers

Baked Oysters

Pan-Fried Oysters

Fresh Oysters

For the Table

Sourdough BouleUSD 5.00

Classic Seafood Cocktails

Dungeness Crab CakeUSD 22.00

Popcorn ShrimpUSD 19.00

Sautéed CalamariUSD 18.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 14.00

Oysters

Fresh Oysters*

Baked Oysters

Soup and Salads

Clam ChowderUSD 12.00

Gem SaladUSD 12.00

Classic CaesarUSD 14.00

Crab Louie SaladUSD 39.00

Featured Fish Board

Featured Fish Board

Entrées

Gnudi with Tomato Butter SauceUSD 32.00

Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUSD 42.00

Pan-Fried OystersUSD 38.00

Dungeness Crab CakesUSD 38.00

Curry Beer Battered Halibut &chipsUSD 34.00

Fried ChickenUSD 31.00

Shuckers Burger*USD 26.00

Grilled NY Striploin*USD 52.00

Sides

Onion RingsUSD 9.00

FriesUSD 9.00

House Whipped PotatoesUSD 9.00

Grilled AsparagusUSD 12.00

Roasted Mushrooms & ShallotsUSD 12.00

Side Lobster (Mac) CampanellaUSD 23.00

Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Rosé - Centesimino Spumante "Morose"- Emilia-Romagna, ITUSD 12.00

Prosecco Extra Dry - Rive della Chiesa - Prosecco DOC, ITUSD 12.00

NV Brut Champagne - Moët & Chandon Impérial, FRUSD 28.00

Rosé & White

Rosé - Chateau Minuty "M Rose" - Côtes de Provence, FRUSD 13.00

Chardonnay - Willakenzie Estate - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 18.00

Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River Valley, CAUSD 15.00

Picpoul - Caves des Pomerols "HB" - Languedoc, FRUSD 14.00

Riesling - Rolly Gassman, Alsace, FRUSD 16.00

Sauvignon Blanc - J. de Villebois - Pouilly - Fumé, FRUSD 18.00

Viognier - Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WAUSD 20.00

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon - Two Mountains Estate - Yakima Valley, WAUSD 17.00

Pinot Noir - Panther Creek - Willamette Valley, ORUSD 18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Mark Ryan - Columbia Valley, WA USD 24.00

Merlot Blend DeLille Cellars ‘D2’ - Columbia Valley - WAUSD 22.00

Tempranillo Contino Gran Reserva, Rioja, EspUSD 22.00

By the Bottle

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs - Chandon "By the Bay" - Carneros, CAUSD 88.00

2015 Blanc de Noir - Left Coast Cellars "Traditional Method"- ORUSD 98.00

2012 Brut - Dom Perignon - Champagne, FRUSD 455.00

White

2021 Alvarinho - Nortico - Vinho Verde, POUSD 55.00

2020 Chardonnay - Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé - FRUSD 78.00

2019 Gruner Veltliner - Alzinger Ried Muhlpoint - Wachau, AUUSD 88.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Cloudy Bay – Marlborough, NZUSD 72.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Langlois-Chateau - Sancerre - Loire Valley, FRUSD 92.00

2021 Vermentino - Santadi "Villa Solais" - Sardegna, ITUSD 65.00

2021 Chardonnay Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley, CA USD 140.00

2020 Chardonnay Joseph Drouhin Chssange Montrachet – Burgundy, FRUSD 195.00

2019 Chenin Blanc Domaine FL Anjou “Les Bergeres” - LOIRE, FRUSD 70.00

2022 Pinot Grigio Cantina Terlano - Alto Adige, IT USD 82.00

2021 Riesling DönnHoff – Nahe, DEUSD 68.00

2021 Sauvignon Blanc Lu & Oly ‘Flowerhead’ – Columbia Valley, WA 60USD 60.00