Cutters Crabhouse, Seafood restaurant near Pike Place Market, Seattle, United States.
Cutters Crabhouse is a seafood restaurant near Pike Place Market serving local crab, salmon, and halibut with panoramic views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. The space features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the water and passing ships.
The restaurant opened in 1983 and has maintained close ties to Seattle's fishing community since then. These connections to local fishermen and maritime traditions continue to shape how it operates.
The restaurant uses regional cooking methods with seasonal ingredients, reflecting how the Pacific Northwest values fresh seafood caught responsibly.
The restaurant sits waterside and is easy to reach from Pike Place Market, with parking available nearby. Making a reservation is a good idea, especially on weekends or for larger groups.
Guests can pick fresh catches from an extensive raw bar while watching container ships and ferries cross Elliott Bay just outside. This creates a direct connection between what is on the plate and the active port visible through the windows.
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