The Walrus and the Carpenter

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4743 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

The Walrus and the Carpenter is a casual dining restaurant in Seattle that focuses on local seafood, offering an impressive selection of oysters. The establishment prides itself on serving small plates that showcase the high quality of its seafood offerings. While the prices are on the higher side, the emphasis on fresh ingredients makes it a noteworthy dining experience.

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Kaysha R.
1/2/2026

The Walrus and the Carpenter is an absolute must whenever I'm in Ballard. A friend and I have made it an almost annual tradition, always returning for the oysters and a sampling of their...

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Katie M.
12/20/2025

We came right when they opened on a saturday and were lucky to get the first seating - the restaurant fills up quicky, so come early. Love how you can try different kinds of oysters and they were...

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Netta M.
12/4/2025

Y'all. Pricey? Yes. Delicious? Also yes. I'd do bad things for the hazelnut chili crunch situation on the halibut collar. Cocktails really unique and nicely balanced. You gotta get Abby as...

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Diane S.
11/7/2025

The best food to get here are undeniably the oysters. There is a large local selection of oysters and they are all delicious, ranging from sweet and creamy, to crisp and briny. The other seafood...

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Tony T.
12/19/2025

Cam for dinner on a weekend night and the service was very good. The setting was nice, and the service was very good. Tried the beef shank, fried oysters and french onion soup. Lots of drink...

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