Seafood Restaurants in Puget Sound, Washington

• The Puget Sound region is home to many seafood restaurants seattle ferry image by Katya Mikhlin from Fotolia.com

  Puget Sound, a large body of water stretching inland some 50 miles from the Pacific Coast, is part of an intricate system of waterways by which fishing and other sea faring vessels make their way into and out of Washington State. Seattle is the most popular and well-known city lying within this region, but other bustling cities include Tacoma and Bellevue. With such a strong focus on fishing, it's no wonder that some of the best seafood restaurants in the Pacific Northwest are located in Puget Sound.

Ray's Boathouse

• Heralded as one of the best seafood restaurants in Seattle, Ray's Boathouse enjoys a loyal following and is known across the globe for having some of the freshest and most satisfying Northwest seafood dishes. Chef Peter Birk focuses on creating dishes with clean flavors, naturally accentuating the flavor of the fish with simple ingredients. The menu changes seasonally to offer diners fresh and locally caught sustainable seafood and locally grown produce. The dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning bayside views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Entrees also include pork, beef, lamb and pasta dishes. A kid's menu is available. A full bar features an award winning wine list of over 700 selections, many from notable Northwest vineyards.

  Ray's Boathouse

  6049 Seaview Avenue NW

  Seattle, WA 98107

  206-789-3770

  rays.com/boathouse

The Crab Pot

• For seafood lovers who don't mind getting their hands dirty, the Crab Pot is truly an adventure in dining. Slip into your chair and your server will hand you a mallet and clip a bib around your neck--the next thing you know a bushel of crab legs, clams, oysters, mussels and shrimp is dumped upon your table to be eaten family-style. Located on the waterfront at Pier 57, the dining room features a spectacular view of Puget Sound and the Seattle cityscape. A full bar is offered, as well as a kid's menu. Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" featured the Crab Pot in 2009, spotlighting the restaurant's gusto dining style and tasty food.

  The Crab Pot

  Pier 57

  1301 Alaskan Way

  Seattle, WA 98101

  206-624-1890

  thecrabpot.com

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

• With two award winning Puget Sound locations, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar offers diners a wide array of freshly prepared shellfish, seafood, pasta dishes, steaks and poultry. The popular Raw Bar offers an extensive variety of fresh fish, sushi, mussels and ceviche. The large dining room features a cozy fine-dining environment. The restaurant has won multiple awards for its wine list from widely regarded publications, such as Food and Wine Magazine and Wine Spectator. Whether you visit the Bellevue or Seattle location, Chef-owner John Howie assures that diners enjoy the freshest seasonally prepared dishes and ingredients.

  Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

  2121 Terry Avenue, Suite 108

  Seattle, WA 98121

  206-462-4364

  Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

  205 108th Avenue NE. Suite 100

  Bellevue, WA 98004

  425-456-0010

  seastarrestaurant.com