The Top 2 Seafood Near Vita at KEXP

Updated July 20, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Local Tide

    Seafood

    A casual counter-service spot in Fremont doing something Seattle almost never does: centering the menu entirely on local Northwest seafood without charging fine-dining prices for the privilege. The chef sources from a network of local fisheries, then turns it all into the kind of takeout lunch that makes you feel smug about your choices. Weekend crab rolls on a buttery split-top bun are the thing people talk about. Expect a crowd of neighborhood regulars who clearly know something you don't.

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    Address
    401 N 36th St, Unit 103, Seattle, WA · Seattle
    Hours
    Tue 11 AM–8 PM
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    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. The Walrus and The Carpenter

    Seafood

    Renee Erickson's oyster bar in Ballard has been a James Beard Award winner and a reason people fly into Seattle just to stand in line, which tells you something. It's a lively, no-reservations neighborhood spot where the oysters are meticulously sourced and the cocktails are built to keep pace. The crowd is mostly locals who know the drill and visitors who read the right articles. If there's a wait, the bar next door is a perfectly decent place to kill time.

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    Address
    4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA · Seattle
    Hours
    Tue 4 PM–9 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

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