The Garrison Seattle

4.5 (63)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2319 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107-4027

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The Garrison Seattle

4.5

$31 to $50

Seafood

Ballard

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

The Garrison is a locally owned Oyster House specializing in Champagne & Chartreuse. The restaurant is focused on tidal and coastal cuisine. Fresh meats, seafood, and shellfish will be sourced from sustainable practices. Farm fresh vegetables will arrive daily from the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Indoor reservations are released on the 15th of each month for the entirety of the following month. For example: reservations for all of November would be released on October 15th around 3pm PST.
Patio tables are first come first served.

We accept reservations of up to 14 guests for a la carte dining. Groups of 5 or more guests will incur a $5 per person booking deposit at time of reservation.

Allotted Dinner Dining Time Guidelines:
2 Guests ~ 2:00
3-4 Guests ~ 2:15
5-6 Guests ~ 2:30
7 to 12 Guests ~ 3:00

If you feel you would need more time to dine at The Garrison. Please feel free to email us and we can easily schedule your party for my time in our restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary French / American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
Phone number
066 952827
Website
https://thegarrisonseattle.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2319 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107-4027
Area
Ballard
Cross Street
The Garrison is located on the SE corner of NW Market St and 24th Ave NW.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Nearby Metro public transportation stops are the 40, 17, and 44.

Experiences

The Garrison Thanksgiving Buffet
US$25.00 - US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 14 people
26 Nov 2026 only
The Garrison Thanksgiving Buffet November 26th - Reservations from 11:30am to 4:00 pm Adults $125 (17 & Over), Kids ages 10 to 16 $75 A la carte kids' menu will be available for children under the age of 10 for $25 -Local Turkey | Roasted Turkey Breast / Braised Turkey Legs & Thighs -Hazelnut Smoked Washington Ham | Whole Grain Mustard & Maple Jus -Cedar Planked Columbia River Steelhead -Poached Prawns | Citrus / Cocktail -Chilled Dungeness Crab Legs | Drawn Butter / Crab Boil Aioli -Shucked Local Oysters | Seasonal Accompaniments -Smoked Alaskan Weathervane Scallops | Crème Fraîche / Crispy Onions -Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes | Confit Garlic / Herbs Provence -Bacon-Chestnut Stuffing | Shallots / Roasted Mushrooms / Crème Fraîche -Roasted Fall Squash Soup | Pumpkin Seeds / Spiced Honey -Chicory Salad | Persimmons / Almonds / Aged Sheep’s Cheese / Maple & Champagne Vinaigrette -Grilled Carrots | Toasted Sesame Seeds / Herb Pistou -Spiced Cranberry Sauce | Fresh Cranberries / Baking Spices -Turkey Gravy | Thyme / Cracked Black Pepper -Baked Rolls | Cultured Butter -Croissant Bread Pudding | Salted Caramel -Pumpkin Pie | Vanilla Chantilly *Not available to use InKind payment platform for this event
November 1st Seafood Brunch Buffet
US$15.00 - US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 14 people
1 Nov 2026 only
The Seafood Brunch Buffet November 1st - Reservations from 10 am to 1:30 pm Adults $95 (17 & Over), Kids ages 10 to 16 $50 A la carte kids' menu will be available for children under the age of 10. Brunch Staples: -Free Range Eggs Benedict Choice of: Hazelnut Smoked Pure Country Ham or Market Vegetables / Hollandaise -Garrison Breakfast Potatoes / Confit Garlic / Fried Herbs / Cotija -Local Thick Cut Bacon -Pork Apple Sausage -Sweet Waffles / Chantilly & Berries -Chicken & Corn Waffles / Honey Butter / Red Wine Maple Syrup -Banana Bread & Caramel Bananas / Candied Walnuts / Banana Bread Butter Eggs to Order: -Live Action Egg Station / Choice of Omelet or Choice Style Eggs Seasonal Accompaniments Fruits, Veggies, Grains: -Seasonal Fruit & Berries / Preserves / Scones -Leafy Green Salad / White Cheddar / Sunflower Seeds / Red Wine Vinaigrette -Penne Pasta / Cherry Tomatoes / Herb Cream Seafood & Meat: -Cedar Planked Columbia River Steelhead -Poached Prawns / Citrus / Cocktail -Chilled Dungeness Crab / Crab Butter / Crab Boil Aioli -The Garrison Buttered Clams / Cured Lemon Butter / Herbed Salami -Smoked Alaskan Weathervane Scallops / Creme Fraiche / Rye Crisps -Shucked Local Oysters / Seasonal Accompaniments -Washington Roasted Prime Rib / Horseradish Cream / Demi Gastrique -Pure Country Smoked Pork Chops / Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sweets -Apple Fritters / Apple Butter / Cinnamon & Sugar -Croissant Bread Pudding / Salted Caramel -Ticket for Soft serve @ The Kitchen Window *Menu Subject to change due to seasonality *Not available to use InKind payment platform for this event
Indoor Dining Reservations
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Please join us at The Garrison for Indoor Dining. We have availability for groups up to 14 for a la carte service. For groups of 15+ please contact jordan@thegarrisonseattle.com for reservations and curated menus. Please note the allotted reservation time window for your party size. This is to ensure as many guests as possible can enjoy The Garrison. If for some reason you feel your party will need more time then what is stated on your reservation confirmation, please let The Garrison know ahead of time. Allotted Brunch Dining Time Guidelines: 2 Guests ~ 1:30 3-4 Guests ~ 1:45 5+ Guests ~ 2:00 Allotted Dinner Dining Time Guidelines: 2 Guests ~ 2:00 3-4 Guests ~ 2:15 5-6 Guests ~ 2:30 7-9 Guests ~ 2:45 10+ Guests ~ 3:00

Offers

Weekend Late Night Happy Hour 10:00pm-11:30pm
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 22:00 - 23:30
Our late night Happy Hour is served from 10:00pm until 11:30pm Fridays & Saturdays!
Weekly Specials 4 PM - 9 PM
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 21:00
|Oyster & Shellfish Sunday| Half off Oyster's All Day on Sundays and 30% off any bottle of bubbles on our By The Bottle List! |Monday Night Crab Night| Crab Fest every Monday night. Check out the specials we have available! |Martini Tuesdays| Indulge in 4 unique Martinis lined priced at $13 each. Plus a 15oz Ribeye special from the kitchen! |Wine Wednesdays| 50% off all bottles of wine on the 'By The Bottle' List!

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PNW Seafood TowerUS$140.00
Dozen Oysters / ½ Dungeness Crab / Jumbo Poached Cocktail Prawns / Salmon Tartare / Foraged Ocean Salad / Rotating Crudo / Seasonal Accompaniments
- Upgrade to Whole Dungeness CrabUS$30.00
- Add 1 ounce of Ossetra CaviarUS$60.00
Local Oysters
Mignonette / Cocktail Sauce / Citrus
- Half DozenUS$25.00
- One DozenUS$50.00
CaviarUS$25.00
Choux Pastry / Crème Fraîche / Sieved Egg / Shallot / Scallion
ProsciuttoUS$16.00
Citrus Segments / Goat Cheese / Toasted Walnuts / Lemon Jam / Olive & Herb Fougasse
Smoked Salmon ToastUS$16.00
Soft Scrambled Egg / Crème Fraîche / Salmon Roe
- Ossetra Caviar for Salmon RoeUS$7.00
Salmon TartareUS$20.00
Crispy Rice Paper / Salmon Roe

CRUSTACEANS & SHELLFISH

Poached Jumbo PrawnsUS$23.00
Cocktail Sauce / Grilled Lemon
Chilled Dungeness Crab
Drawn Butter / Crab Aioli / Grilled Lemon
- HalfUS$35.00
- WholeUS$70.00
PNW Tidal BisqueUS$16.00
Gold Potatoes / Mussels / Clams / Crab / Creme Fraiche
Local ClamsUS$17.00
Herbed Salami / Smoke Onion / Heirloom Grains / Cured Lemon Butter Grilled Bread
PNW Crab Puff PastryUS$24.00
Fine Herbes / Ocean Butter
Crab & Caramelized Leek DipUS$25.00
House Corn Chips
Pickled ShrimpUS$14.00
Chili / Crispy Garlic
Crispy Wild PrawnsUS$16.00
Crispy Sweet Onion / Pickled Fresno Chili Aioli
Baked OystersUS$19.00
Herb Butter / Grilled Lemon
Crab RollUS$26.00
Brioche Roll / Crab Butter / Crab Boil Aioli / Pickled Celery / Herb & Vinegar Fries
Seafood BoilUS$39.00
Dungeness Crab / Poached Tiger Prawns / Manila Clams / Chicken Andouille Sausage / Baby Potatoes / Local Corn / Grilled Bread / Garlic Butter

VEGETABLES, LAND & FIN FISH

Bread ServiceUS$8.00
Seasonal Accompaniments
Delicata Squash SaladUS$17.00
Apples / Belgium Endive / Pomegranate Seeds / Toasted Almonds / Garroxta Cheese / Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Greens SaladUS$14.00
Shaved Carrots / Sunflower Seeds / Fromage Blanc / Red Wine Vinaigrette
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$12.00
Feta Cheese / Toasted Pistachios / Maple & Red Wine Syrup
Chicken Liver MousseUS$13.00
Baguette / Cornichon
PNW Wagyu Patty MeltUS$25.00
Local 1000 Island / Swiss Cheese / Caramelized Onion / Marbled Rye / Herb & Vinegar Fries
The Garrison BurgerUS$25.00
Caramelized Onion & White Cheddar Fondue / Tomato Mostarda / Herb Aioli / Brioche Bun / Herb & Vinegar Fries
Seared ScallopsUS$44.00
Butternut Squash Pave / Apple Caponata
Seared SablefishUS$36.00
Potato Croquettes / White Truffled Celeriac Purée / Herb Pistou
Columbia River King SalmonUS$41.00
Fennel / Confit Fingerlings / Blistered Cherry Tomatoes / Smoked Tomato Cream
Washington Wagyu SteakUS$49.00
Potato Purée / Demi Gastrique / Shallot & Herb Salad
Herb & Vinegar FriesUS$7.00
Aioli

SWEETS

PavlovaUS$13.00
Baked Meringue / Vanilla Chantilly / Macerated Berries
Triple Creme BrieUS$11.00
Honey / Bruleed Conference Pears / Baguette
Caramelized Banana SplitUS$14.00
Vanilla Soft Serve / Hazelnut Gianduja / Waffle Cone Bowl / Chantilly
Chocolate & Candied Orange Bread Pudding
Salted Caramel
Chartreuse & Soft Serve Ice CreamUS$13.00
Black Pepper / Green Chartreuse / Croissant Brittle

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Garrison Seattle.

4.5

(63)

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Garrison Seattle is a "great local place" with an inviting atmosphere, offering a "romantic urban vibe" and "fantastic cocktails." Guests rave about its "excellent food and service" and "unbeatable happy hour prices." Highlights include flavorful seafood, diverse menu options, and accommodating service, making it a favorite spot in Ballard.

63 Reviews

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Chris
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre: the smoked scallops were cold and not very smoked, the confit was bathed in a sauce that almost made it a soup and the duck was overcooked.
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Cindy Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Garrison hits all the marks - creative drinks, delicious seafood, lovely atmosphere and attentive service. Highly recommended for a great Ballard night out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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May
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Happy hour price is unbeatable. Great local place. Not overrun by tourists. Just locals enjoying good priced seafood
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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, good vibes, and great service. One of my favorites in Ballard!
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Kathry Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food with a good value. Romantic urban vibe. Our waiter was great.
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Andy Gold
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hamachi crudo, baked oysters, crab and leek dip, brussels, and sablefish were all great. Ambiance is so fun in there. Cocktails are fantastic!
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Josep Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great menu. Ribeye was cooked to perfection.
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Cynthia Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to The Garrison a couple of times, the most recent outing still exceeded expectations. The service was excellent, food was wonderfully delicious.
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Alexis
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Garrison is fantastic! Excellent food and service. The happy hour is a great value and they have reasonably priced oysters and caviar. You should go!
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Lara
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meal and service at the Garrison! Felt like a special place to have a casual fantastic meal
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary French / American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
Phone number
066 952827
Website
https://thegarrisonseattle.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2319 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107-4027
Area
Ballard
Cross Street
The Garrison is located on the SE corner of NW Market St and 24th Ave NW.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Nearby Metro public transportation stops are the 40, 17, and 44.

FAQs

Yes, The Garrison has a patio: patio tables are first-come, first-served, and guests report sitting outside on pleasant evenings.

Expect The Garrison to be busiest during happy hour and other peak visits, guests report the 3–6pm happy hour rush and busy periods tied to Sunday market foot traffic; it’s quieter in early brunch hours and on occasions like Seahawks nights when reviewers found the dining room relaxed.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers note children and babies dining happily, and staff have accommodated kids (they’ll make a plain cheeseburger for an eight-year-old).

Casual dress, the restaurant's stated category, so comfortable, informal attire is appropriate.

Weekends are a standout, Saturday and Sunday brunch (10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite, while Monday nights are popular for Dungeness crab specials.

Yes, The Garrison Seattle is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising the intimate, lovely atmosphere and thoughtful wine pairings.

Yes, The Garrison runs a dedicated Happy Hour with a special bar menu and discounts (for example, the Happy Hour menu lists $1 off current beers and 25% off champagne and wine by the glass).

For a quieter visit, aim for early weekend brunch, The Garrison’s brunch runs Sat–Sun (10:00 am–2:00 pm) and guests say mornings before noon are relaxed; for a lively, value-oriented outing, guests praise the popular happy hour (noted by visitors as a 3–6pm window).

Brunch and the seafood tower are reliably generous, guests frequently describe the weekend brunch as plentiful and the seafood tower as a large, shareable spread.

The Garrison feels stylish and cozy, reviewers describe a lovely, comfortable dining room with a newly remodeled back room, and many call the space welcoming, intimate, and a hidden‑gem discovery.

Yes, The Garrison has a full drinks program: the menus list numerous craft cocktails, and guests highlight an extensive champagne and wine selection.

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The Garrison Seattle

4.5

$31 to $50

Seafood

Ballard

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

The Garrison Seattle

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The Garrison Seattle

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

The Garrison Thanksgiving Buffet

November 1st Seafood Brunch Buffet

Indoor Dining Reservations

Weekend Late Night Happy Hour 10:00pm-11:30pm

Weekly Specials 4 PM - 9 PM

Raw, Cured & Caviar

PNW Seafood TowerUS$140.00

Local Oysters

CaviarUS$25.00

ProsciuttoUS$16.00

Smoked Salmon ToastUS$16.00

Salmon TartareUS$20.00

CRUSTACEANS & SHELLFISH

Poached Jumbo PrawnsUS$23.00

Chilled Dungeness Crab

PNW Tidal BisqueUS$16.00

Local ClamsUS$17.00

PNW Crab Puff PastryUS$24.00

Crab & Caramelized Leek DipUS$25.00

Pickled ShrimpUS$14.00

Crispy Wild PrawnsUS$16.00

Baked OystersUS$19.00

Crab RollUS$26.00

Seafood BoilUS$39.00

VEGETABLES, LAND & FIN FISH

Bread ServiceUS$8.00

Delicata Squash SaladUS$17.00

Greens SaladUS$14.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$12.00

Chicken Liver MousseUS$13.00

PNW Wagyu Patty MeltUS$25.00

The Garrison BurgerUS$25.00

Seared ScallopsUS$44.00

Seared SablefishUS$36.00

Columbia River King SalmonUS$41.00

Washington Wagyu SteakUS$49.00

Herb & Vinegar FriesUS$7.00

SWEETS

PavlovaUS$13.00

Triple Creme BrieUS$11.00

Caramelized Banana SplitUS$14.00

Chocolate & Candied Orange Bread Pudding

Chartreuse & Soft Serve Ice CreamUS$13.00

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