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Etta's Seafood

2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-2109
206-443-6000
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Ranked #87 of 2,401 restaurants in Seattle
Price range: $31 - $45
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Contemporary
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Good for: Bar scene, Doing business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Virgina & Western
Transit: Our new lightrail system will get you from the airport right to the heart of downtown at 4th and Westlake, just minutes from our restaurant. The Metro Transit bus system is very accesible and a trip planner is available online at; www.metro.kingcounty.gov
Description: Etta's Seafood showcases the culinary flair of Chef Tom Douglas for every kind of seafood imaginable. From the classic fish & chips to live crab, pit-smoked salmon and Tom's famous crab cakes, Etta's extensive menu features superlative seafood. Situated near Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, Etta's Seafood offers both tourists and locals a rich experience of the best seafood in Seattle.
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California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We were able to taste the crabcakes here on a food tasting tour. I am not a crab cake fan, all that mushy junk. But these were amazing. No goopy saucy mess, and the crab was chunky and fresh! We came back here for dinner!

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Red Deer, Canada
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

I happened to read about this restaurant in a magazine in our hotel. I liked the idea of them using sustainable fish, and healthy food choices. We enjoyed the Cod fish and chips for an early lunch. The waiter was kind enough to split the order, which was just right for us! It gave us 1 1/2 pieces each. The... More

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Steamboat Springs, CO
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5 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Never before had I been a big fan of crabcakes. And maybe never again. Or maybe, I will spend the rest of my time looking for a crabcake that could compare to the deliciousness of Etta's. Yep. That good.

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Canton, Ohio
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW

My husband and I were looking for a quick snack and a few drinks and this place delivered! We sat at the bar and enjoyed people watching, the food, the drinks, the service and making new friends. Beer was yummy. I had an oyster and it was VERY fresh. We then shared the fish and chips - huge portion and... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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36 reviews 36 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I was looking for a simple seafood dinner, but wanted more than the shops in the fish market. Etta's fit the bill. Reasonable wine selection - GREAT chowder, and the dinner was excellent. Service was fast - not overbearing.

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Taipei
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We tried almost all starters, and nothing was no good, we even has some repeated, awesome! Wish they had king crabs though.

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Wenatchee, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We went to Etta's for lunch this trip, although we have been there for dinner on previous visits. The lunch menu is small, we were disappointed there was no fresh halibut, but the food is always excellent.

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McAllen, Texas
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13 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Ett'a is perfectly located just down the block from Pike Place Market. We had the crab cakes, salmon (their specialty), coconut cream pie and chardonnay. It was the best meal ever! The crab cakes are so full of flavor and have a kick to them. The salmon is indescribably delicious. So is the coconut creme pie. Service was top notch.... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were excited to be in Seattle and after visiting Pikes Place, we found Etta's restaurant right by the water. Excellent service, delicious calamari but the salmon was a disappointment. While it was fresh, it comes pre- smoked with a brown sugar rub on it. Not the freshest tasting, pure salmon experience I was hoping for. Great restaurant but if... More

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Fort Worth
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Went here for a business dinner. Food and service were excellent. Portions were reasonable and service speed was good. Had the halibut special and while I'm not a big fish eater it was delictible and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. A co-worker had the salmon and said it was hands-down the best salmon he's ever eaten. The bread... More

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