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The Pink DoorvsThe Walrus and the Carpenter
Both The Pink Door and The Walrus and the Carpenter are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Walrus and the Carpenter ranks slightly higher than The Pink Door. The Walrus and the Carpenter has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 11 publications like Michelin Guide, Seattle Times and Frommer's.
The Pink Door
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1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
From $30/night
Fodor's "With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, the Pink Door's speakeasy vibe draws Pike Place Market regulars almost as much as its savory, seasonal Italian food does." Full review
Frommer's "Pike Place Market's better restaurants tend to be well hidden, and if I didn't tell you about this one, you'd probably never find it." Full review
Zagat4.3
"The perennial-favorite "to-die-for" lasagna "runs out quickly" at this "bohemian" Pike Place Market Italian." Full review
BlackBook "Italian in a garish, Cheesecake Factory-ish setting with a nice outdoor deck."
Gayot13.0
"Tucked into one of Seattle's quaint alleyways just north of Pike Place Market, the Pink Door's peachy-pink entrance can be hard to find." Full review
Seattle Times3.0
"A classic Seattle hideaway and hangout. The rooftop terrace is the spot in summertime. The place is kitschy but never obnoxiously so." Full review
Not For Tourists "Wine, Italian food, and Cabaret!"
Lonely Planet "A restaurant like no other, the Pink Door is probably the only place in the US (the world?) where you can enjoy fabulous linguine alla vongole... while watching live jazz." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Outdoor patio and happy hour specials, plus serious Italian specialties like cioppino and spinach lasagna, are good enough to entice Seattle residents to brave the crowds in the tourist-heavy market." Full review
On the Grid "This Italian Restaurant is one of the most popular and mysterious date spots downtown." Full review
The Walrus and the Carpenter Fodor's Frommer's Zagat Gayot
Michelin Guide Seattle Times Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Bon Appétit Show All Reviews
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." Full review
Frommer's "Taking its name from the Lewis Carroll poem and set at the back of a converted commercial building on shady Ballard Avenue." Full review
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." Full review
Gayot14.0
"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." Full review
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."
Seattle Times3.0
"The haute bar cuisine (tartines, charcuterie, smoked fish and cheese) is matched by an impressive roster of drinks." Full review
Not For Tourists "Stylish and transcendent oyster bar tucked behind a bike shop."
Travel + Leisure "There's a bit of Alice in Wonderland-inspired whimsy at this oyster bar—a coral-inspired chandelier, wild drawings by a local artist, and a staff that doesn't take themselves too seriously." Full review
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Choose a glass of white wine from their robust menu, or opt for one of their excellent and creative drinks, like the black magic, with tequila, blood orange, and campari.
Condé Nast Traveler "Walrus is walk-in only, a spare and simple spot in a former marine hardware shop, where you come for piles of oysters—each named for the regional bay where they were harvested." Full review
Bon Appétit "Oysters and cocktails make a great party in Ballard." Full review
