The oysters here are ridiculously good, and Elliott’s devotes its happy hour to them. If you miss happy hour (be forewarned that the place gets tourist-trap expensive after 6 pm), try the oyster stew, which is rich, redolent of shallots and smoky bacon, and has two plump, tender Willapa Bay oysters submerged in its creamy depths.

As for the other dishes…well, the kitchen is fairly creative for a corporate-feeling place, but really the oysters are the reason to come here. And the bar is well-equipped to wash down all those bivalves: bartenders are knowledgeable, there’s a good selection of draft beer, and the wine cellar, though not deep, carries many selections that pair well with the different types of oysters.

This place is both old-school and touristy—they do shellfish towers, for Pete’s sake, and provide lobster bibs—but it’s a fun place to dine and the service is wonderful. The waterfront location is great, too, though the views won’t mean much when your back is to them while you’re sitting at the oyster bar.