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Delicious Seafood Spots in SLU

Diner cutting into a golden-brown baked stuffed lobster tail served on a blue and white plate with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, with an orange cocktail and second seafood dish visible in the background.

Photo Credits: White Swan Public House +

From Sea to SLU

Seattle's waterfront location and Pacific Northwest waters make it a seafood lover's paradise, with South Lake Union offering some of the city's freshest catches.

Bar Harbor
New England-inspired seafood restaurant serving authentic Maine lobster rolls three ways (mayo, butter, or with celery and chive) plus Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab rolls. Features fresh clam chowder, steamed clams, lobster mac & cheese, and six rotating Washington craft beer taps. Hand-painted shiplap interior with waterfront patio seating. Visit at: 400 Fairview Ave N #105, Seattle, WA 98109

The White Swan Public House
Waterfront seafood pub in a weathered boathouse with wraparound windows facing yacht moorings. Daily rotating West Coast oysters, signature Seafood Poutine with chowder reduction and steamed clams, oil-poached albacore salad, and pan-seared halibut. Craft cocktails and expansive deck seating. Sister restaurant to Matt's in the Market. Visit at: 1001 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Duke's Seafood South Lake Union
Pacific Northwest seafood restaurant with second-story Lake Union views. Four award-winning chowders including Lobster Mobster and New England clam, plus Dungeness crab "Un"cake, coconut prawns, and fish tacos. Sustainable wild seafood, full oyster bar, and "Duketail" cocktails. Happy hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close with outdoor deck. Visit at: 1111 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

The 100 Pound Clam
Seasonal walk-up seafood shack (May-September) sharing space with The White Swan Public House. Cornmeal-crusted rockfish and chips with dill fries, seafood chowder, and "Poutine o' the Sea" with little neck clams and bacon. Waterfront patio with boat moorage available. From the Matt's in the Market restaurant group. Visit at: 1001 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Daniel's Broiler - Lake Union
Upscale steakhouse with extensive seafood menu including pan-seared salmon, halibut, sea bass, and lobster tails. Raw bar and Prime 809 Lounge for intimate lakeside dining. Award-winning wine list and nightly live music with waterfront views of Lake Union and Gasworks Park. Visit at: 809 Fairview Pl N, Seattle, WA 98109

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Live Vibrantly

With world-class dining, waterfront views, and walkable urban amenities all within a few blocks, South Lake Union offers the perfect blend of Seattle's maritime heritage and modern city living. Contact us at Chroma to learn more about out one-of-a-kind luxury apartments, move-in specials, and more.

Waterfront dining patio at White Swan Public House at sunset with weathered wood restaurant structure, string lights, yacht marina, and Seattle city skyline visible across Lake Union waters.