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The Walrus and the Carpenter vs Metropolitan Grill
Both establishments are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Walrus and the Carpenter is preferred by most professionals compared to Metropolitan Grill. The Walrus and the Carpenter is ranked #3 in Seattle with praise from 11 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
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4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Chef-owner Renee Erickson was inspired by the casual oyster bars of Paris to open this bustling shoebox of a restaurant on the south end of Ballard Avenue."
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Frommer's
"Taking its name from the Lewis Carroll poem and set at the back of a converted commercial building on shady Ballard Avenue."
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Zagat
""Pay someone to stand in line for you" at this "tiny", "packed-to-the-gills" midpriced Ballard seafooder, where bivalve fans slurp "expertly shucked oysters" at the zinc bar."
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Gayot
14.0
"Loyal regulars know well to come early or be prepared to wait for a seat in the homey, historic Kolstrand Building space, all dolled up in cheerful white with conversation-starting lighting."
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Michelin Guide
"This tiny restaurant, with an unlikely name-from a Lewis Carroll poem-has been designated one of the top restaurants in the nation by multiple national news media."
Metropolitan Grill
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820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1502
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"This is a favorite lunch spot for the professional crowd but it's not for timid eaters."
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Frommer's
"Fronted by massive granite columns that make it look more like a bank than a restaurant, the Metropolitan Grill is a traditional steakhouse that attracts a well-heeled clientele."
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Lonely Planet
"This handsome and atmospheric business favorite fills up with stock analysts and bankers who pour out of nearby office towers."
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Travel + Leisure
"This downtown steakhouse offers an elegant dining environment, with its dark wood-panelled walls, plush forest-green velvet banquettes, and white-tablecloth service."
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Zagat
"This "old-school" Downtown meatery is a "staple" with the "power lunch" crowd for its "amazing cuts" of dry-aged beef."
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