Best Dungeness Crab in Seattle, WA

Local Pacific crab prized for its sweet, tender meat, often served steamed or in cakes.

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

Capitol Hill

4.6 / 5

Super fresh, perfectly de-shelled. Tasty, meaty, and delicious! The tide-to-table quality is unmatched.

Local LegendClassicFresh AFTide-to-Table

9.7Flavor

7.8Value

8.9Vibe

Central District

4.7 / 5

The crab meat tasted like it was just pulled out of the shell, fresh and delicious. Best price for fresh crab in the city.

Hidden GemLocal FavoriteValue KingNo-Frills

9.4Flavor

9.6Value

7.2Vibe

Downtown

4.5 / 5

Their Crab Roll is served hot with Dungeness crab meat, aioli, and brown butter on a toasted brioche. It's legendary.

Local LegendMust-TryInstagrammable

9.5Flavor

8.2Value

8Vibe

Waterfront

4.4 / 5

A Seattle waterfront icon. The chilled Dungeness crab served with remoulade is a masterclass in simplicity.

ClassicInstagrammableWaterfront ViewsTourist Favorite

8.9Flavor

6.5Value

9.6Vibe

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