4743 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, Wa 98107
http://thewalrusbar.com/
The Walrus and the Carpenter was recently named one of the best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit magazine. While we didn't know this small tidbit during our visit, it comes to no surprise that this yummy and fun establishment has won the hearts of food critics. Afterall, how can you NOT love a place called the Walrus and the Carpenter?
We made it to the restaurant just in time to catch the end of the "half off" portion of happy hour. However, as the night progressed, and our hunger for more oysters not yet satiated, those tasty shells got increasingly more expensive - with only 25% off between 5 -6pm. Still a great value nonetheless.
1. Fresh Oysters - We ordered a sampling of all the oysters on the menu: Sammish Sweet, Hammersley Inlet, Eagle Rock, Eld Inlet, Amai, Treasure Cove, Baywater Sweets and Effingham. They were all sourced locally - from Washington and British Columbia.
Our favorite oysters of the night were the Sammish Sweets and the Treasure Cove. They definitely give the Kumamotos a run for its money. It was a fun experience to savor the varying levels of brininess, sweetness and creaminess of each type of oyster.
2. Fried Oysters, cilantro aioli - The batter was nice and crispy, not too oily. You definitely lose a lot of oyster flavor with deep-frying though.
3. Chicken Liver Toast - This was the first time we ordered chicken liver and did not like it. The cherries sounded like a good idea and they tasted good by themselves- just not paired with the liver pate.
All in all, a super yummy and cost-effective meal. If we lived in Seattle, you can bet we'd be here for happy hour every other day. Not only were the oysters super yummy but the restaurant space and design is charming - bright, white, open and very homey. This was one of our most memorable eating spots during the short trip.
Seattle, Wa 98107
http://thewalrusbar.com/
The Walrus and the Carpenter was recently named one of the best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit magazine. While we didn't know this small tidbit during our visit, it comes to no surprise that this yummy and fun establishment has won the hearts of food critics. Afterall, how can you NOT love a place called the Walrus and the Carpenter?
We made it to the restaurant just in time to catch the end of the "half off" portion of happy hour. However, as the night progressed, and our hunger for more oysters not yet satiated, those tasty shells got increasingly more expensive - with only 25% off between 5 -6pm. Still a great value nonetheless.
1. Fresh Oysters - We ordered a sampling of all the oysters on the menu: Sammish Sweet, Hammersley Inlet, Eagle Rock, Eld Inlet, Amai, Treasure Cove, Baywater Sweets and Effingham. They were all sourced locally - from Washington and British Columbia.
Our favorite oysters of the night were the Sammish Sweets and the Treasure Cove. They definitely give the Kumamotos a run for its money. It was a fun experience to savor the varying levels of brininess, sweetness and creaminess of each type of oyster.
2. Fried Oysters, cilantro aioli - The batter was nice and crispy, not too oily. You definitely lose a lot of oyster flavor with deep-frying though.
3. Chicken Liver Toast - This was the first time we ordered chicken liver and did not like it. The cherries sounded like a good idea and they tasted good by themselves- just not paired with the liver pate.
All in all, a super yummy and cost-effective meal. If we lived in Seattle, you can bet we'd be here for happy hour every other day. Not only were the oysters super yummy but the restaurant space and design is charming - bright, white, open and very homey. This was one of our most memorable eating spots during the short trip.
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