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Shiro's vs The Walrus and the Carpenter
Both establishments are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Walrus and the Carpenter is the choice of most professionals compared to Shiro's. The Walrus and the Carpenter has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 11 publications like Frommer's, Seattle Times and Fodor'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.
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."
