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   BillD

   Denver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Third time to Elliott’s and it’s always been exceptional. The food was perfect. Service was professional with perfect timing of food delivery

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   overall2food3service4ambience4

   Disappointed. We were celebrating a friend’s Anniversary. They were visiting from Tucson and specifically requested a Dungeness crab dinner. I called restaurant in advance to confirm that they had crab. They said ABSOLUTELY we have crab. Got there for 6:30 reservation and “sorry” we are all sold out on crab! Not cool and not the evening we planned. Dinner was fine and they tried to make it right but we will probably not be back. Sad to say as one of our favorites but not happy!!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing oysters and wonderful food!

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   RachelB

   Dallas

   16 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food5service2ambience5

   I wanted to love this experience, but could not. We had reservations and once seated had to wait over 15 min. for our server. This set the tone for the night. We continually found ourselves waiting for the server, who failed to take our order even 20 mins. after the appetizer was served (and 10 mins. after it was eaten). After we requested dessert menus, we waited another 15 mins. for them, which he only remembered after he passed by 13 mins. later and happened to notice he’d forgotten. Sigh. We did a lot of waiting. We also did a lot of listening to the too loud party of bachelorette night dudes who were so loud we watched two other tables request to be seated elsewhere. Wish we had too! This table consumed all the air and service in the room, leaving little for anyone else nearby. Loud, obnoxious, and drunk - our server was happy to spend more time chilling with them than taking our order or dropping off menus or the final check. Everything was a slog, and I don’t know if it was the inexperience of our server in general or his inexperience serving while bogged down with an obnoxious table that mgmt should have asked to settle down. Yes, there’s a service charge and I knew that before dining. I also know, having owned a chain of bars for 7 years, that servers typically tip out about 5-10% of their tips to support staff. I’ve also done the research and learned in this area many restaurants do a 20% srvc charge which they pass on 10-15% of to the servers by way of a higher hourly or commission wage to staff (so that staff make MUCH more than they make back where I used to own restaurants). So when our server delivered our check and said, verbatim “there is a 20% charge that goes directly to the restaurant, but if you want to tip me that goes directly to me” I was 100% put off. He conveniently left off that 10-15% of that comes back to him by way of wages. A sympathy ploy for more money, despite not earning it. Sadly, I can’t rec. based on the very poor service.

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5. GA

   GingerAustin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   I have had so many great meals here. On this visit the food was amazing, fresh and delicious. Service was just ok. My Negroni was missing something, not perfect. The surroundings were sticky from previous guests. 4 star prices, 2 star service and ambience.

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   Smitty72

   Atlanta

   100 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   100 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding! We had several rounds of starters rather than a main course, and everything was delicious. The Caprese in particular was to die for! The white clam chowder would make a New Englander happy. Its a busy place, so reservations are essential; despite the busy night, the service was excellent. I hope we get back to Seattle and Elliott's soon.

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   RickL

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   Beautiful location. Great service. Strange 20% “service charge” is automatic. Food was very good, but nothing exceptional. Would refor the one time experience if visiting Seattle.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Exclusive

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   yummy food, large portions. the waiter let us know that 20% is added to the bill but he only gets half, thought that was sort of an odd practice and not very good for servers. we left more for him but it seems odd to take half of a servers tip!

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   FredW

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food4service5ambience2

   Now they add a 20% service charge and NONE of that goes to the server. They don’t tell you that until the bill comes. Dishonest and unethical business practice

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    We dine here all the time and brought out of town guests. The wait for service was much longer then usual with only a quarter full dining room. Our server brought us drinks but completely forgot to serve one of my guests until we inquired about our drink order. We ordered oysters and it took 30 mins just to get served. With a mandatory 20% gratuity despite the party size, I expected more.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    The food is was really not good at all. The salmon was mediocre and kind of spicy, which was strange. Overall a disappointment Service fine and location was good watching the ferries go in and out

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12. LS

    LynnS

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Elliot’s was just ok. It is quite expensive. We ate at far superior restaurants in Seattle.

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13. ME

    MelissaE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Raw seafood - scallops, prawns, crab legs, oysters were excellent. Hot entrees came cold though. Waiter informed us that even though they charge 20% surcharge on every check - only half goes to waiter - bad deal for waiters

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    Juju

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    We had a reservation and got seated immediately upon arrival, outdoors, as requested. The service started off great, our server came up to take our order and was friendly. We put in our drink order first then later our appetizer and entrees. Entrees came before our appetizers then lastly, our drinks. Beer came but the Pepsi ordered didn’t come until after the second time we asked about it (at the end of the meal). When oyster tray was brought out half the water and ice was spilled all over our table. Waitress was really nice and food tasted fantastic but all these things took away from us having a great experience.

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15. BM

    BelaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Turner!!!! The young man behind the bar was exceptional. Sitting at the bar was definitely an enhanced experience because of him. Thank you Turner we will be back!!

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    Kim812

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waitress was exceptional. She was knowledgeable of the menu and recommended excellent choices. She was also prompt and professional AND clever and fun. What a great experience.

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    Becky

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience1

    The only part about our visit yesterday that was nice was our lovely server.

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18. RR

    RaquelR

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brought my family to Elliott’s for dinner. Unfortunately, we could not sit together as a group of five. The hostess was able to get us tables near each other. It turned out to be a pleasant arrangement since my husband and I were able to enjoy dinner as a couple and the younger crowd seemed excited about their food choices. My son raved about the oysters. Hubby was very satisfied with his steak and how it was cooked exactly as he requested. Jacob, our server, was attentive and had great suggestions for our drinks.

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19. SV

    SusanV

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Elliot’s is my favorite place to take out-of-towners. Unbeatable setting added to top class service and the freshest oysters anywhere make for a great treat. It’s pricey, but so worth it. We’ve never been disappointed yet.

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20. JN

    JasonN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Way overpriced for underwhelming food. Great atmosphere. Great service.

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21. NJ

    NJguy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Overpriced. 20% surcharge which our waiter was quick to point out goes to the company. Any tip was in addition. Dungeness crab was over-steamed and therefore not as flavorful as anticipated. Do not recommend.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic selection… really fun to have 6 types of oysters across a dozen. Crab cakes were 10/10 too!

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23. DB

    DanielB

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Great service but value was lacking considering high price paid (including 20% service fee automatically added to every bill plus additional 10%+ tip as service worker state they only get half of the service fee) for so-so salmon and halibut non-memorable cuisine. The drinks are spendy at $15 each but excellent. The desert menu is lacking in non-dairy options with the exception of spumoni.

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    AlyceTO

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Overall, a bit disappointed. We just got married and Rainier and came into Seattle to explore. We were hopeful Elliotts would be our big dinner out but it really wasn’t worth the hype in our opinion. The server forgot to bring several things to our table, the oysters were very small and the taste was really just subpar. We ordered the Celebration for our dinner and maybe that was the mistake. It was just really small for the price. Likely won’t come back and on the hunt for authentic Seattle sea food.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Was over priced for the quality of food served.

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26. NF

    NorthernFoodie

    Indiana

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We ate outside and it was a lovely night watching the ferry boats. Service was great. Food was very good such as the salmon fritters, halibut special of the day and oysters but super expensive ; very pricey meal which was enjoyable but wish the cost was a little more reasonable. But overall loved eating outside and thought food was very good.

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27. NV

    NestorV

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Ardon F was great! He was very knowledgeable of the oyster types and customer service was possibly the best we have ever experienced at any restaurant. They treated us so well, we will back

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    We’ve always loved Elliott’s for the large seafood tower and crab Louie. Sad to see the menu get smaller and the items on your favorite dishes change or all together disappear. The large seafood tower is a sad pathetic selection of seafood now and smaller at the same price point. The crab Louie is no longer even on the menu. Can’t even get a seafood Louie of any kind. The tower is the biggest disappointment of them all. It was always such a treat that we didn’t mind the $95 price tag and had it everytime. The other major disappointment was the lack of dessert options fir our anniversary dinner. My husband has a gluten allergy and they used to have at least a couple options now it was just “all we have is a sorbet kind of thing…” spoken like doubt you want that. Guess not. Sadly, we are probably not going back.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    First time in Seattle.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was outstanding. Excellent food. Will come back on our next trip to Seattle

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    Dmarie

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5

    We were so excited to eat here again after two amazing meals in the past. My halibut was overcooked. Very odd flavor profiles. Worst crab cake ive ever had. 20% tip already included. Waiter wasn’t great and spoke so fast we couldn’t understand a word. $350 for 4 people, 2 beers the rest waters. Super bummed! I loved this place before.

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32. JH

    JennyH

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall1food4service2ambience5

    1 out of 10 do not recommend. The server acted afraid of our kids and was generally awkward with requests. The restaurant also charged a 20% yes 20% fee to our very expensive bill that was not intended to go to the server. Supposedly it is a fee that goes back to the house so that some day (not in the next two years) they might offer their servers benefits. This seems criminal. Shame on you Elliot’s. I own a very small business and all of my employees have benefits and I don’t put that cost on my customers. Also, I noticed that they sat three different tables of black customers next to our noisy kid table in the very back of the restaurant when there were clearly open tables away from our kiddos in more desirable locations. If I was those customers I would have been annoyed and curious why all the white customers had better tables.

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33. DR

    DRJR

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    20% service charge was excessive and confusing. Then the server asked for additional gratuity over the service charge which was awkward and too much.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience4

    Overpriced food, paid main entree price but was given appetizer portion. Waitress could be more professional. Not coming back.

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35. K

    Katten

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    You're paying for the view, which is spectacular. 20% "service charge" added to every order, they do tell you, but the prices are so high that this just feels like piling on. Food was just ok, poor value for the price; for a $30-$50 entree (not including the 20% upcharge), there is no accompanying salad or bread. Service was personable and pleasant but we had to flag our server down a few times.

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36. MC

    MarcC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    The service was fine, but it's hard to believe I spent 127$ on a small salad, 6 tiny oysters and a snow crab cluster that had as much meat as my pinky finger. I imagine the view is nice if you remember to tell them you want outside seating. Overall, it is remarkably better than Red Lobster, but not by much.

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    Louise

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Food was absolutely delicious. Prices were inflated, but that is to be expected given the location. Service was abysmal. Our waiter never even stopped by our table for the first half hour after we were seated. When he did, and took out drink order, it took 20’ to bring us our bottle of wine. So, we were sitting with nothing but water for 50’. Food was very good when it finally came, and the view of sunset over the sound was gorgeous. They add a standard 20% service fee, which I would have no problem with if it weren’t for the fact that a) the service was TERRIBLE because the waiter knew he would get a good tip regardless, and b) he then went on about how he had to share his tip with the kitchen and bus staff (ummm… as do most waitstaff…) as if we should make up the difference for him.

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    EmilyG

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Seafood was fresh and delicious. Service was also great! We had a great family dinner with incredible cocktails.

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    BarryD

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5

    Elliotts adds 20% to the bill that is NOT a gratuity. Just raise prices 20% instead of forcing the server to explain an idiotic practice. Despite good food and service, this behavior cannot be rewarded with repeat visits.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Great food, but rude Host, he did but even attempt to pleasant about seating us early.

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