50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Kirkland

“Hello,

I live in downtown Kirkland area, and I have always loved Ivar's Seafood Bar. Even though I don’t eat out often, your food has always been one of my favorite choices.

During my last visit, I noticed a small fly on the edge of my plate. When I brought it to the register, the staff member who was otherwise very kind and helpful touched the edge of my plate with their hand and removed it, saying it was “just a herb.” In that moment, I didn’t know how to react, so I returned to my table and continued eating.

However, afterward I felt uncomfortable and unsettled. Part of me even questioned myself, but at the same time I couldn’t ignore that my plate had been touched. It affected me more than I expected I felt uneasy, and it stayed with me.

What makes me most sad is that I now feel like I can’t come back to a place I truly love. I find myself hesitating, as if I might experience something similar again. I believe this was an unintentional mistake, and I do not want anyone to get in trouble. I have respect for your team and understand that people can make small mistakes.

I kindly ask please ensure that situations like this are handled with care, and that no one touches a customer’s plate.

Thank you for your understanding. I’m sure you will take this into consideration.

I truly hope something can be done so I can feel comfortable coming back again, because right now I find it difficult to return to a place I really love.

If needed, I would be willing to share details of my visit to help you review the situation.

Sincerely,“

“Anthony’s HomePort @ Kirkland made my Birthday Special. First was greeted by a wonderful staff at the check in area. Then when seated at a wonderful window view was handed a cute Birthday card. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful. But the cherry on top of the experience was the sunset view we had while dinning. Thank You Anthony’s for making my Birthday Special and unforgettable!“

“Emma Jean was wonderful. It was valentines. It was probably crazy but you'd never know from Emma Jean's demeanor. She made us feel comfortable and never felt like she was rushed or stressed. That doesn't even take into account the food which is always amazing!!“

“Their food is awesome. One of my favorite places to eat.“

“What they lack in space they make up for in freshness, flavor and presentation. Tried lots of different rolls and the chicken teriyaki w gyoza and it was all amazing. P.S. komorebi is a Japanese word for light peeking through the leaves of trees and casting patterns. Perfect name for a such a little spot with such beautiful food.“

“Amazing bartenders and drinks!“

“Excellent food. I came to Kirkland to visit my daughter. Since there are no good Chinese places in Yakima, I decided to take everyone out to this place. Mongolian beef was the best I had in a long time. Hot and sour soup just the way I like it. Great service and the food was fast and fresh. Hope to go back there again one day.“

“The place was very busy, this may cause a variety of unwanted situations some of which are caused by customers themselves. We had to wait a little over 20 minutes which is not unusual for the day and time especially when the food is reported to be very good. While we waited we checked the menu and ordered our food which came to us nice and hot and without much waiting. We found the service to be very good and the food was excellent. We had the chicken tikka massala and the mutton as our main plates and also had the fried kale "fritters" (I forgot the name) which was very tasty. Everything was good and we can say this is a great place for Indian food. Will return.“

“Their food is some of the best in Seattle. If you haven’t been there, you need to go and experience 84 Yesler. On par with the finest dining around.“

“Great Service! Was welcomed immediately by bartender Dawn. Very charming and excellent explaining oyster selections. She kept on top of my orders. The happy hour choice of oyster was beyond what I expected! Big, ytasty. I’m a very picky oyster-ess! St. Louis, Mo. is not known for seafood AT ALL. Expensive and just “blah.” Definitely coming back and recommending to oyster loving friends!“

“Delicious food, good service and a beautiful view“

“This amazing establishment provided chowder & bisque for the Classic Yacht Association's Bell Harbor Rendezvous over this last Fathers' Day weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed luscious bowls of absolute scrumptiousness, and appreciated their courteous, kind, and professional staff. Thank you!!! Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely fantastic food as well as service!!“

“This place is awesome omg the lobster rolls were amazing definitely coming back.“

“Our lunch at Dukes on Friday was outstanding. Their chowders are very flavorful, four different ones, each unique. And the Dungeness crab salad, well, what can you say? Amazing! Thank you for a great dining experience in Bellevue!“

“Best Salmon EVER!!!! And what a fun crew working there too!!!! These folks can cook, I HIGHLY recommend the Salmon and coleslaw!!! Next time I’m up in Seattle, I’m definitely going back to them!“

“Absolutely amazing! Every bite was perfect.“

“Really special dining experience, quaint and modern yet historic and easy going. Top quality oysters and straightforward beverage menu. Taylor Shellfish Farms has exactly what you are looking for in a high end shuck house.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“I love Sushi Kappo Tamura and Taichi!! I have a hard time eating sushi anywhere else.“

“i always stop first at jack’s to get a bite before i shop. good folk, good food.“

“Noah made our first experience here unbeatable. He explained everything well, lighthearted, and provided tons of entertainment. I really enjoyed his attitude and felt he brought the experience up a level. This is in addition to the good food and available options. Very delicious and great atmosphere as well, I was really impressed with the decoration. But Noah really stole the show. Cheers Noah!“

“Had a hankering Sunday evening for an elite Lobstah Roll while in Newport, RI so I did a lil internet searching and Luke's was consistently at the top of the list. Checked out their menu online and saw they offered a Lobster Roll flight! SOLD! Off I went to find parking and get an order ASAP. Found Luke's on the corner on the Wharf and got to ordering with a quickness. Lobster Roll Sampler with three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink. Choice of Sea Salt or Sea Salt and Vinegar Kettle Chips, and choice of beverage. I got the Sea Salt and Vinegar (duh) and Blueberry Lemonade in a glass bottle. The lobster in their rolls comes cold, but for a $1 upcharge, you can get it warm, which is my preference. I also got an affordably priced Poppy Seed Slaw. Folks - these Lobster Rolls deserve top billing on "Best Of" lists. My fav might have been the truffle butter lobster roll. It adds something I never knew a lobster roll was missing, but they were all delectable. The roll makes the roll, though. Buttery sourdough with the perfect thin layer of crisp. All flavors were well-balanced and left me wanting more, even though it was plenty food to make a satisfying meal with maybe/maybe not room for dessert. I honestly didn't get any dessert nearby because I didn't want to lose the taste of what I just had! The Poppy Slaw was different, but in a good, not-too-different way. It was a little on the dryer side for my liking, but I liked it just the same. I am sorry to other local Lobster Roll vendors because I don't think I'll try anywhere new on my next visit. It'll be Luke's, no doubt. I might even make a special trip just for the rolls sooner rather than later, but that time I will try the chowder too!“

“Everything Delicioussssssss 😍😍😍“

“Went for a seafood boil and it was beyond delicious. Timely serving, absolutely heaping boil, and the Cajun seasoning was to die for. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be making it a frequent dinner spot with my family!“

“Lunch at Duke’s today. Our waitperson, Andrea, was terrific.“

“Our meal at Cinque Terre was amazing. That was seriously some of the best pesto I've ever had. My husband's boar pasta had plenty of meat in the sauce. The pasta was fresh. And they even had some good mocktails - as a non-drinker, I appreciate when a restaurant takes the time to create drinks that make me feel welcomed. The atmosphere was peaceful - not too loud in any way. I would absolutely recommend this place“

“The best Crab I ever ate in my lifetime ? amazing family Restaurant! My family will be here every month!“

“With out any doubt this is best restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of being at in the world. OMG this place is so well organised. The staff are absolutely brilliant. This place is a special visit for everyone. Book early to avoid disappointment.“

“Sat in the table service area on the second floor hoping for a window view. We were just reading the menu when the host came over and moved us to a table on the water side. Lunch with a view is a great way to enjoy lunch.“

“I had a shrimp Caesar salad and it was quite tasty!😋“

“This amazing establishment provided chowder & bisque for the Classic Yacht Association's Bell Harbor Rendezvous over this last Fathers' Day weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed luscious bowls of absolute scrumptiousness, and appreciated their courteous, kind, and professional staff. Thank you!!! Highly recommend!“

“A few of these reviews are very helpful! The one thing I was looking for that I didn't see was the trailer temp for loading. It looks like they want reefers set to -10. Doesn't seem like a big deal to have it pre-chilled as I'm sure it would have said so in my load information, but I would've liked to have mine already running at the correct temp before I arrived.“

“First time here and it was such a great experience! Had a nice friendly chat with the owner 💕 The crawfish and seafood were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with that Cajun kick. The portions were generous, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere had a fun, lively vibe. Definitely coming back for more—highly recommend if you’re craving Cajun-style seafood!“

“Went there once and truly loved everything about it.“

“its a fantastic lovely place to be.“

“New Englander through and through got the Cajun fish basket and clam chowder. First time here went off what was recommended. Cajun fish fry was great snappy crust flaky fish, chowder well, more like soup but still flavorful. I am biased but still solid food for just arriving to Seattle living on 4hrs of sleep.“

“The best fresh and the flavor is super good delicious!!! Great service our family love them ���“

“As a hotel-affiliated bar, it completely lowers the brand image. Traditional Western food is not well done, and fusion is also a mess. The appetizer should be refreshing and creative, but unfortunately I don't buy this tuna taco. The taco part is like a sesame crisp with too much sugar, which is very sticky. Another steamed clams is very salty, not fresh, not fragrant, and not paired with bread. The main course is shocking! Don't make the halibut too old, and it has no taste! It feels like I can do it (a disparagement of the restaurant) pp spicy review: The fish is like the top student of the Group Project, and it has played its own level, so it will only feel average. But the rice is carried away in it, and it is even better. The best part of my seafood ragu is the garlic butter bread. The quality of the fish is good, and the scallops are tender and big. But the tomato sauce is completely uncreative, salty and ordinary The baked brulee cheesecake with too much vanilla extract is suffocating, and the caramel crispy crust on top completely suppresses the mellow cheese flavor. The chocolate mousse was rich and delicious, but the milk-like stuff on the top had some grains and was not stirred well. No next time!“

“Excellent service and food!!!“

“We ordered two combo 1-- Louisiana and Atomic sauce (most popular sauces). The seafood content per bag is a lot that we are only able to finish one bag. LOL. Huge sizes of shrimps , clams, corns and sausages. First time to choose Louisiana sauce and its delicious!! The owner is great and good service. The place is clean and relaxing. Will be back again for sure. Got free coke :) Thank you for this experience!!“

“We had a great experience here tonight. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food came quickly and was delicious!! We will be back again. My husband loved the jambalaya.“

“Gnudi and Black and Blue Tart were amazing. Swordfish was not worth the $42.“

“I have bought many different canned crabmeat products through out the years, but this was the second time I used this product. Not only is the taste sweater but when you sort through the meat, there is very little cartliage . Still have to sort but once is enough,“

“Everett Ivars Seafood is Clean and professional staff. 5 star“

“The service here is truly outstanding very attentive and thoughtful, making you feel well taken care of from start to finish.The broth options are also very diverse, and overall the flavors are really solid. I especially love their self-serve sauce station, where you can customize everything to your taste. The snacks are also a nice bonus.Whether it’s hanging out with friends, celebrating something special, or just craving a comforting hot pot meal, this place is always a great choice.“

“If you can snag a reservation here, do it — but honestly, even if you can’t, they hold a few tables each night for walk-ins, and it’s so worth the wait. The Pink Door is one of those rare places that’s somehow both trendy and timeless. Every corner feels thoughtfully curated — chic, eclectic, and a little bit artsy — and when the live music starts, it’s pure magic. We were lucky enough to be seated in the back dining room overlooking the Ferris wheel and the Salish Sea, and the view alone could’ve made the night. But then came the food — and wow. From the appetizers to the pappardelle pasta and rabbit (plus alllll the bread), everything was beyond delicious. Huge shoutout to our server, Jeannie, who was amazing — warm, attentive, and clearly loves what she does. We left already planning our next visit. This place is beautiful, delicious, and full of charm. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Lovely place to explore the waters and old piers now converted to many tourist places but also many good restaurants.. good for kids esp the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great wheel. Lots of space to watch the ferries and sunset!! Enjoy“

“Everett Ivars Seafood is Clean and professional staff. 5 star“