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If you're craving fresh seafood, there's no better place to find exactly what you want than an establishment dedicated to serving up the best fishy fare. No matter if you live along the coast, near a large body of water, or in a landlocked state, you can find high quality, delicious seafood at the drop of a hat, from creamy clam chowder and jumbo crab cakes to flavorful cedar planked salmon or Southern-inspired shrimp and grits.
According to a list compiled by Cheapism, the "best seafood restaurant" in all of Washington is The Walrus and the Carpenter. This Seattle eatery was praised for its "lively" atmosphere and tasty food. Popular dishes at this beloved restaurant, per Yelp, include the oysters, grilled sardines, scallop crudo and steamed clams, to name a few.
The Walrus and the Carpenter is located at 4743 Ballard Avenue NW #300.
Here's what the site had to say about the best seafood spot in the entire state:
"There's a reason The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of Seattle's most popular restaurants. The wine list is huge, the atmosphere is lively, the oysters are fresh, and the cooking sings with the creativity of West Coast flavors."
Check out the full list at Cheapism to read up on the best seafood restaurants in the country. For a meal that's more land than sea, you can see our previous coverage of the Washington restaurant that serves the "best burger" in the state.