Dish ranking
Best seafood dishes in Seattle
40 seafood dishes from 20 restaurants, ranked by 175 recorded votes.
Seafood is the category where location matters most, the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.
In Seattle the highest recorded total belongs to New England Clam Chowder at Pike Place Chowder, with 51 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1New England Clam ChowderPike Place Chowder51 votes
- 2Dungeness Crab ChowderPike Place Chowder35 votes
- 3Copper River SalmonCanlis29 votes
- 4Smoked Salmon ChowderPike Place Chowder24 votes
- 5ScallopCanlis5 votes
- 6Lobster BisquePike Place Chowder4 votes
- 7Blackened Catfish with GritsToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePan-seared catfish fillet, seasoned with a proprietary blend of spices, served atop creamy, stone-ground grits.2 votes
- 8Dungeness Crab Mac & CheeseSix Seven RestaurantCreamy baked mac & cheese featuring fresh Dungeness crab, topped with a panko crust. A Seattle comfort classic.2 votes
- 9Dungeness Crab RisottoAerlume SeattleCreamy risotto with fresh Dungeness crab, saffron, and Meyer lemon zest.2 votes
- 10Halibut Cheeks with RisottoShaker + SpearTender halibut cheeks pan-fried and served with a vibrant pea and asparagus risotto, drizzled with a light lemon vinaigrette.2 votes
- 11Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Miso GlazeThe Capital GrilleFlaky Chilean sea bass, pan-seared to perfection and finished with a delicate, savory miso glaze.2 votes
- 12Purple Haze SalmonPurple Café and Wine BarPan-seared Alaskan salmon with a blackberry-balsamic glaze, served alongside roasted asparagus and wild rice pilaf.2 votes
- 13Salmone con Salsa al Limone e CapperiThe Pink DoorPan-seared salmon fillet with a vibrant lemon-caper sauce, served with seasonal vegetables. Light and flavorful.2 votes
- 14Blackened Rockfish TacosShaker + SpearSpicy blackened rockfish, nestled in warm corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw, avocado crema, and pickled onions.1 votes
- 15Crawfish BeignetsToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungeSavory beignets filled with spicy crawfish and served with a remoulade sauce. A taste of New Orleans in Seattle.1 votes
- 16Dungeness Crab CakesAtomaSucculent Dungeness crab meat mixed with herbs and spices, lightly pan-fried and served with a zesty remoulade.1 votes
- 17Grilled Octopus with Chorizo and PotatoesThe Walrus and the CarpenterTender grilled octopus served alongside crispy chorizo and roasted potatoes, drizzled with olive oil and smoked paprika.1 votes
- 18Grilled Salmon with Whiskey ButterRadiator WhiskeyPan-seared Alaskan salmon, finished with a rich whiskey-herb butter. Served alongside seasonal roasted vegetables.1 votes
- 19Lobster & Shrimp AgnolottiYard HouseDelicate agnolotti pasta filled with succulent lobster and shrimp, tossed in a creamy saffron sauce with asparagus and cherry tomatoes.1 votes
- 20Oyster SamplerShaker + SpearA rotating selection of six Pacific Northwest oysters, served on the half shell with mignonette and fresh horseradish.1 votes
- 21Oyster SamplerThe Walrus and the CarpenterA rotating selection of a dozen fresh, local oysters, served on the half shell with mignonette and cocktail sauce.1 votes
- 22Pacific Salmon with Foraged MushroomsArchipelagoPan-seared wild-caught salmon, served with a medley of locally foraged mushrooms and a light herb butter sauce.1 votes
- 23Pan-Seared Alaskan HalibutAtomaWild-caught halibut, perfectly seared with a lemon-dill beurre blanc, served alongside roasted asparagus and Yukon gold potatoes.1 votes
- 24Pan-Seared Alaskan HalibutSix Seven RestaurantWild-caught halibut, roasted asparagus, and lemon-dill beurre blanc. A taste of the Pacific Northwest.1 votes
- 25Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter RisottoThe Walrus and the CarpenterPerfectly seared sea scallops served atop a creamy, rich brown butter risotto with seasonal vegetables.1 votes
- 26Smoked Salmon BenedictAtomaPacific smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise atop a toasted English muffin, with a side of breakfast potatoes. Brunch classic elevated.1 votes
- 27Cedar Plank Roasted SalmonAerlume SeattleWild-caught Pacific salmon roasted on a cedar plank with a maple-bourbon glaze and seasonal vegetables.0 votes
- 28Cedar Plank SalmonVon's 1000SpiritsWild-caught Pacific salmon, grilled on a cedar plank with a lemon-dill glaze, served with roasted asparagus.0 votes
- 29Cedar Plank SalmonAlder & AshWild-caught Alaskan salmon, slow-roasted on a cedar plank, with asparagus and lemon-dill butter. A Seattle classic.0 votes
- 30Cedar Plank SalmonAtoma sustainably sourced salmon, slow-roasted on a cedar plank with a maple-bourbon glaze, served with seasonal vegetables.0 votes
- 31Crab & Artichoke DipShaker + SpearWarm, creamy dip featuring Dungeness crab and artichokes, served with toasted baguette slices for dipping.0 votes
- 32Dungeness Crab CakesArchipelagoCrisp, golden-brown Dungeness crab cakes with a zesty lemon aioli, accompanied by a fresh arugula salad.0 votes
- 33Garlic Butter Dungeness CrabThe Crab Pot SeattleWhole Dungeness crab, steamed and then tossed in a decadent garlic butter sauce, served with warm sourdough bread for dipping.0 votes
- 34Grilled Octopus with Fava PureeLolaTender grilled octopus marinated in olive oil and herbs, served with a creamy fava bean puree and capers.0 votes
- 35Grilled Salmon with Huckleberry GlazeThe Crab Pot SeattlePan-seared Alaskan salmon fillet, glazed with a sweet and tangy huckleberry reduction, served with roasted asparagus and wild rice. A taste of the Pacific Northwest.0 votes
- 36Grilled Wild SalmonShaker + SpearLocally sourced wild salmon, grilled to perfection and served with roasted seasonal vegetables and a dill-yogurt sauce.0 votes
- 37Lobster Mac 'N' CheeseThe Capital GrilleA luxurious twist on a classic, featuring tender lobster meat folded into creamy, decadent macaroni and cheese.0 votes
- 38Pacific Northwest SalmonThe GeorgePan-seared wild-caught salmon with a lemon-dill butter sauce, asparagus, and roasted fingerling potatoes.0 votes
- 39Pan-Seared Halibut with Rhubarb ChutneyTerra PlataFresh, flaky halibut fillet served with a vibrant rhubarb chutney, roasted new potatoes, and seasonal greens.0 votes
- 40Pan-Seared ScallopsShaker + SpearPerfectly seared scallops atop a bed of creamy saffron risotto, finished with a lemon-herb butter sauce.0 votes
How to order seafood dishes well
- Ask what came in today; a good kitchen will happily tell you.
- Whole fish is usually better value and better cooked than a portioned fillet.
- Raw plates, oysters, ceviche, crudo, reveal freshness immediately.
Seafood dishes in Seattle: common questions
- What are the best seafood dishes in Seattle?
- The highest recorded total is for New England Clam Chowder at Pike Place Chowder first, with 51 votes. The full ranking above covers 40 seafood dishes across 20 Seattle restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Seattle ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.