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Shiro's vs Rays
Both restaurants are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Ray's is the choice of most writers compared to Shiro's. Ray's scores 90 with endorsements from 13 sources such as Frommer's, Seattle Times and Not For Tourists.
Shiro's
Fodor's
Zagat
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
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2401 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
From $21 /night
Fodor's
"If you get a seat at the sushi bar in front of Shiro, don't be shy—this is one place where ordering omakase (chef's choice) is a must."
Zagat
4.6
"Shiro Kashiba is semiretired now, but the "true master" still pops in at his Belltown stalwart, where "purists" say his omakase is one of the "best sushi experiences"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Fans of straightforward, traditional sushi flock to Shiro's. If the space is rather plain, the mood is usually lively, and from the first bite, the food commands your undivided attention."
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DK Eyewitness
"Seattle baseball superstar Ichiro dines here."
Frommer's
"If ogling all the fish at Pike Place Market puts you in the mood for some sushi, then this is the place for you."
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Be sure to order at least one of Shiro's special rolls.
Rays
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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Gayot
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6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-2658
From $12 /night
Fodor's
"The view of Shilshole Bay might be the main draw here, but the seafood is also fresh and well prepared."
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Travel + Leisure
"In Seattle’s hip Ballard neighborhood, this longtime leader in locavore cuisine dishes up only the freshest Northwest fare."
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Zagat
3.8
""Beautiful views of the Olympics" and Sound at this Shilsole Pacific NWer... make for a "stellar" backdrop to "epic" sablefish and "salmon so fresh you'd think it was caught just for you"."
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BlackBook
"Expect the downstairs to be an older, well-heeled crowd, and the upstairs a bit more relaxed. Gorgeous views of Shilshole Bay from almost any table."
Gayot
12.0
"This Seattle mainstay received a dramatic makeover highlighting its views westward to the Olympic Mountains and southward across Elliott Bay."
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