Dish ranking
Best seafood dishes in Seattle
11 seafood dishes from 4 restaurants, ranked by 152 community votes.
Seafood is the category where location matters most — the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.
In Seattle the community's current pick is 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.
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
- 7Pan-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
- 8Grilled 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
- 9Oyster 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
- 10Grilled Salmon with Whiskey ButterRadiator WhiskeyPan-seared Alaskan salmon, finished with a rich whiskey-herb butter. Served alongside seasonal roasted vegetables.1 votes
- 11Sourdough Crusted HalibutThe Walrus and the CarpenterWild-caught halibut, crusted with sourdough breadcrumbs and pan-fried, served with a lemon-herb beurre blanc and asparagus.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?
- Right now diners rank New England Clam Chowder at Pike Place Chowder first, with 51 votes. The full ranking above covers 11 seafood dishes across 4 Seattle restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Seattle ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.