The Walrus and the Carpenter

4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
(206) 395-9227

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Just Oysters Oysters All Oysters Just Oysters on Ice

Steak Tartare Egg Yolk Rye Crisp

Maple Bread Pudding with Cream

Fried Oysters Cilantro Aioli

Oysters on the Half Shell

Halibut Carpaccio

Grilled Asparagus

French Onion Soup

Grilled Sardines

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Overall a great little hidden gem in Ballard. Obviously a bit pricey (oyster MP was $5.50 per oyster, but happy hour oyster was 30% off with HH cocktails). The wine and beer selection is delicious. I had an Albariño and partner had a delicious local Bizarre Brewery Kolsch. The oysters were great. The tartar was not the best I’ve had, but I would venture to say the salted and herbed Rye crisps overpowered the flavor and simpler toasted baguette slices would pair much better...

July 2026

I enjoy trying different oyster and seafood restaurants, and this was one of the places I had been looking forward to visiting.

Overall, the food was quite disappointing. The oysters weren't worth $5 each. In terms of quality, I thought Taylor Shellfish offered much fresher and better oysters.

Several of the seafood dishes also didn't justify their prices. It felt like the restaurant was trying to create unique, upscale flavors by...

June 2026

The food/seasoning pairings are maybe not the best (halibut with chili oil?) and the tuna was a little … not fresh. The oysters were excellent and the wine choices are very good. Wonderful service and ambiance!

June 2026

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