Cruise Ships Are Back In Seattle; Here’s Where To Score Spectacular Seafood On The Waterfront

These scenic spots give visitors a taste of the city and are an easy walk from the pier where passengers board to head north to Alaska.

Cruise ships are back in business from Seattle, carrying passengers to Alaska.

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Eye opener at The Edgewater

Skilled travelers will be building the front end in a few days or before heading home to stay at the iconic Edgewater Hotel, built on Pier 67 in the 1960s. This noble house property has been modernized over the years but still retains the atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest. Few experiences compare to the rush to relax on the deck of one of the cozy rooms and watch some of the sea creatures.

Start the day with a shot of clam-fish goodness at Six Seven, where the Dungeness Crab Benedict is a superstar. Balance out the richness of this fine dish by ordering a side dish with seasonal berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries taste like sweet summer fun.

Do you prefer fruit flavors in liquid form? The Bruce Lee Lemon Drop is a fun combo of Thai basil and ginger-infused vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, and plenty of that signature citrus juice.

A crab benedict at Edgewater’s Six Seven is the perfect start to a Seattle seafood tour … [+] Waterfront.

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Elliott’s Oyster House on the Seattle waterfront is the perfect place to enjoy the freshest local produce … [+] Shellfish.

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Afternoon oysters

Sip one or two of the ultimate Northwest shellfish at Elliott’s Oyster House at one of the outdoor tables where you can watch the ferries come and go.

While Chef Robert Spaulding’s bustling cuisine has a lot to love, including some excellent seasonal preparations of wild salmon, halibut, and rockfish, the oysters are a must-see in Seattle.

Let the savvy servers help you choose from the long list of fresh mussels. All-time favorites include Barron Points, Judd Cove, Eld Inlet, and Taylor Shellfish’s Kumamotos.

We also feel good about Elliott’s commitment to the Puget Sound Restoration Fund. The restaurant has so far donated more than $ 125,000 to efforts to restore water quality.

On the Seattle waterfront, Aqua by El Gaucho does some stunning wild salmon.

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Where salmon is king …

AQUA by El Gaucho is located at Pier 70 near the Seattle Art Museum’s sculpture park. Views of Elliott Bay can be enjoyed from the tables in the lovely dining room and bar, but if you can get an outside table, you’re in luck.

Chef Maggie Trujillo’s menu has so many tempting options, but if you’re a wild salmon fan, choosing is easy. The generous fillet is simply seasoned and cooked until it hits the spot where every bite neatly falls on your fork. So juicy, especially next to the colorful side dish: nettle ramp gnocchi, bacon, morels, charred artichoke sherry cream. Oh. My.

The award-winning wine list is based deeply on an outstanding selection from Washington State, and the Chardonnay 2018 from Sparkman Cellars commemorating the 20th anniversary of AQUA is a nice addition to the salmon.

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