The Walrus and The Carpenter

Excellent oyster bar in a restored historic building. No reservations; the wait is often 1-2 hours unless you get there very early. The adjacent Barnacle bar is a great place to wait while sipping Italian aperitif cocktails and antipasti.

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Address

4743 Ballard Ave NW

Getting there

at the back of the Kolstrand Building; follow the hallway

Hours

Daily 4-10PM

Website

thewalrusbar.com (opens in a new tab)