Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Renton

"If the unpretentious décor throws you, trust that the long lines of customers in this small Ballard oyster bar are a sign that the Walrus and the Carpenter is a place that serves superb food. The atmosphere is fun and buzzing, and the large zinc bar and cute outdoor patio are perfect for slurping their excellent and large selection of cold oysters or for munching on small yet delightful plates of grilled sardines with walnuts, fried oysters with cilantro aioli, or black cod brandade while imbibing superb wines by the glass, craft beer, cider, and fancy cocktails. If you don’t feel like seafood, they have a few meat dishes – try the fried pirozhki with chorizo, spicy quince jam, and hardboiled egg or some of their interesting cheeses."

"There’s no shortage of restaurants of all stripes in Ballard, but highlights include The Walrus and The Carpenter, where you can enjoy fresh oysters and other local seafood, or The Noble Fir where you can enjoy customized charcuterie and an impressive lineup of beer. Seattle is a microbrew kind of city so if you don’t plan on getting a beer for dinner tonight, why not have a lunch beer?"

"Shuck some oysters while your braised beef shank warms in the oven; a take-home spread involves minimal prep, and comes with optional wine, bubbles, or cocktails."

"You can paddle your kayak or drive your boat straight to Westward’s dock and then relax in one of the Adirondack chairs lining the coast overlooking Lake Union and wait for the waiter to bring you a glass of wine while you try to decide whether to go for the salmon gravlax tartine or the wood-fired striped mullet. While Westward’s dining room is lovely, with large windows and tasteful nautical décor, their outdoor patio is so wonderful that it is usually packed – the view is that spectacular. There is an atmosphere of a celebration, with colorful umbrellas during the day and distant sparkling city lights at night."

"Seattle’s best view can be seen from the waterline: Lake Union in the foreground, that iconic skyline punctuated by a tiny Space Needle in the back. And set in the most-prime location, with a perfect patio, Westward has been steadily gaining accolades since it opened in 2013. While Chef Zoi Antonitsas’ inspired, award-winning Mediterranean cuisine is reason enough to go, the real draw is the outdoor space, complete with picnic tables, a fire pit ensconced in oyster shells and a dock to pull right up to from the lake."

"In summer it’s pure Hamptons, as you tie your boat to the North Lake Union dock and slurp beautifully shucked oysters at an Adirondack chair on the tiny beach."

"USA Today called the sensational wraparound terrace at the Edgewater Hotel “the best waterfront restaurant in Seattle.” “The view outside is amazing, especially during a summer sunset,” one OpenTable diner says. Without a doubt, the upscale atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, but Six Seven is unstuffy enough to be a locals’ meeting place. Enjoy the view over a happy hour cocktail, then dig into dishes like miso-glazed black cod and applewood-smoked pork chops."

"A post shared by @minainthapandith on Dec 1, 2019 at 3:35pm PST. Located inside the famous Edgewater Hotel, enjoy dinner right on the water’s edge. The restaurant only serves the best wines and dishes with fresh and organic ingredients."

"Every Wednesday from May to September, Wallingford Farmers Market opens to the public for everyone from chefs to families to buy local, quality produce for their cooking. Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in 2013 by The Washington Farmers Markets Association, Wallingford Farmers Market is located in Meridian Park. Wallingford Farmers Market, 4850 Meridian Ave N Seattle, WA"

"website | directions | schedule: Wednesdays 3 – 7 pm, June – September rain or shine. This tiny seasonal farmers market has about 25 vendors, but it’s a good neighborhood vibe and convenient for picking up goodies to make a weeknight meal. Though small you’ll find farmers market favorites like Salmonberry Goods and Falafel Salam, one of the best cheap eats in Seattle."

"Get some bright organic vegetables, and have a picnic surrounded by kids and birds in Meridian Park. The freshness of life will enhance your experience. This one operates from mid-May through late September from 3 p.m."

"Thirty-one floors above downtown Bellevue, this steak-meets-sushi restaurant could coast on views and clubby vibes, but Ascend’s sky-high prices feel far more justified once you experience the luxe crudos, appetizers, steaks, and sides flawlessly executed to be greater than the sum of their (many) parts. The six-tier steak menu is the big draw, but the sushi bar is equally impressive with traditional nigiri or modern roll concoctions of spicy tuna and prosciutto. Servers are intensely, impeccably trained to support and advise, from the iPad wine list to the theatrics of the dessert menu."

"Enjoy the ultimate splurge at this elevated, fine-dining restaurant in Bellevue, and get ready to drink in views of a lifetime. On a crystal-clear day, Mt. Rainier shows her mighty peak on one side, as Seattle's skyline rises in front of the distant Olympic Mountain peaks. While a full steak and sushi dinner seems to be an event saved for special occasions here, you may also choose to treat yourself to cocktails, delicious wine and small plates with a view in the lounge."

"Sporting sweeping views of the lush waterfront Bellevue area from its stylish dining room, Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is known for doing surf and turf with a distinctively Japanese..."

"From the folks who brought us Matt’s in the Market comes the rare South Lake Union spot with waves lapping at its toes. Strictly speaking this is just a fish-and-chips shack—but quality on the casual menu is cranked a full notch or three up from expectations, from steamed clams elevated with leeks, fennel, and Mama Lil’s peppers to fried chunks of corn on the cob slathered with smoked jalapeno cream. It's the place to come by bike, or kayak, all summer; and if you’re lucky enough to have a boat—they’ll deliver to it."

"Bright, airy, and with the distinct impression of salt marshes on the windy coasts of northern France, Bar Melusine is cool and modern French, with its white and green décor and a menu dominated by delightful land and sea, with snacks from Normandy and Brittany or grignotages. There is a beautiful white marble oyster bar that usually has eight kinds of oysters listed on the chalkboard, mainly from several of Washington State’s smaller farms. Melusine can fit 50 people in cozy two-people booths and large communal tables that invite socializing, creating a nice buzz that adds to the fresh atmosphere of the restaurant."

"Renee Erickson’s Normandy-inspired oyster bar on Capitol Hill is one of two of her restaurants to serve brunch (the other being the Whale Wins), maybe because that corner space at 10th and East Union has a huge bank of windows designed to stream sunlight onto tables of buckwheat crepes, smoked black cod salad atop a housemade english muffin, steak tartare, and the most photogenically crispy frites this side of Pike/Pine. Plus oysters, of course. Bar Melusine’s brunch plates are dainty and lovely, not the sort of potato- and cheese-laden concoctions that demand a postprandial nap."

"Bar Melusine, a fine French restaurant plus oyster bar in Capitol Hill, is a bright and chic spot offering some of the best seafood in Seattle. Chalkboards display a daily line-up ..."

"Located on the street level of Seattle Art Museum, First Avenue between Union & University Streets 206-343-1101 | samgallery.org. HOURS: Fri-Sun 10 am-5pm"

"website | delivery radius: nationwide | best for: seasonally-rotating cookies. I remember visiting Lowrider Cookie Co. when they were in a tiny vintage trailer at the Georgetown Trailer Mall, one of the best gift shops in Seattle. Owner Emily Allport started selling her soft cookies around Seattle farmers markets and popups, but now has two retail locations in the Central District and its original trailer in Georgetown."

"In October, Emily Allport’s roving cookie bakery moved into the Georgetown Trailer Park. Most of her cookies are broad and relatively thin, with just the right dash of surprise: In the fall, caramel apple snickerdoodles are properly chewy. Brown butter triple chocolate chunk is your classic chocolate chip, graduated from finishing school."

"Lowrider Baking Company is offering same-day delivery for all of your cookie needs. If you go to their website, you can buy a layered cookie cake, as well as individual slices of cookie cake, pints of Full Tilt ice cream, and even half-pints of milk."

"Founded in 2017, Midnight Cookie Co creates delicious treats that offer a much-needed mood boost, and it provides a late-night cookie delivery service. Head to the website, choose a delivery partner and pick from either the traditional cookies (think snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin chip), select cookies (white chocolate macadamia, double chocolate chip) or vegan cookies. The store will take care of the rest."

"website | delivery radius: Seattle | best for: late-night cookie delivery. This is the place to go if you need cookies stat. The deliver both traditional and seasonal cookies within the hour with third-party apps like Uber Eats."

"Chef Sara Eveland has worked in the Seattle food scene for 15 years. She started selling cookies out of Watson’s Counter in Ballard as a way to share something independent of the restaurants she works in. You can also find her cookies at popups like Chachis Pizza, Big Footlongs, and Good Shape Pizza."

"WildFin American Grill is a warm and welcoming neighborhood restaurant at Point Ruston on the Tacoma waterfront that serves the finest fare the region has to offer, from fresh fish and seafood to Northwest meats, and locally grown produce. Open for lunch and dinner and weekend; seasonal menus feature down-home American cuisine with dishes like fresh ceviche, Northwest-style chowder and clams, Alaskan salmon and halibut, and Wagyu beef sliders and steaks. Sip WildFin classic cocktails and local craft beers against a backdrop of spectacular views of Commencement Bay, Point Defiance, Vashon Island, and Mt. Rainier."

"WildFin’s bar patio is THE place to be in the summertime when you’re at the Point Ruston end of Ruston Way!. Enjoy cocktails under a whimsical string of lights as the sun goes down. Don’t miss their brunch (helloooo Bloody Mary bar!) or their seafood-heavy happy hour menu."

"If you think that people’s tastes have changed since Beth’s Café opened in 1954 near Green Lake, then you may be surprised by the line of people outside of this Seattle icon, even on a Sunday morning. A greasy spoon in the best sense of the word, Beth’s is a true temple to blue collar workers’ food – massive plates with delicious, homemade comfort food. The place is basic – no frills, no unnecessary decor – but the biscuits, breads, muffins, and corned beef hash are made in-house and the portions are so huge that you have to come really hungry or work in construction."

"From Business: 50 North, a University District gathering place featuring upscale American food, is the sister restaurant to the historic Hardware Store Restaurant on Vashon."