Cutters Crabhouse is a standout seafood restaurant in Seattle, WA, known for pairing fresh coastal flavors with polished hospitality in a setting that feels both warm and memorable.
Located at 2001 Western Ave, this well-loved destination has built a strong reputation with locals and visitors alike, earning a 4.30 out of 5 rating from 3,087 reviews.
That level of consistency speaks to what guests appreciate most: reliably fresh seafood, attentive service, and a dining experience that feels carefully designed from the moment you walk in.
Whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, a special dinner, or a solo meal with a drink and a view, Cutters Crabhouse offers the kind of comfort and quality that makes guests want to return again and again.
The menu brings seafood to life in a way that feels both approachable and elevated, making it easy to enjoy a satisfying meal no matter the occasion. Guests can choose from fresh seafood selections alongside comfort food, healthy options, dessert, and a strong beverage program that includes beer, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food.
The restaurant is also known for its great beer selection, great cocktails, great wine list, local specialties, and sport-friendly atmosphere, creating an experience that works just as well for a lively gathering as it does for a quiet evening out.
With an on-site bar, table service, counter service, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi, the experience is convenient and enjoyable from start to finish. The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket, giving guests a space that feels refined without feeling formal, perfect for everyday dining, date nights, and celebrations that deserve something a little extra.
Cutters Crabhouse also makes it easy for guests to enjoy its offerings in the way that fits their needs best. Accessibility is thoughtfully supported with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping create a comfortable experience for more diners.
Flexible service options include kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in, giving customers convenient ways to enjoy their meal on their own schedule. Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, a clear sign of its popularity and a practical benefit for anyone planning ahead with confidence.
Payments are simple and streamlined with credit cards and debit cards accepted. For anyone seeking a seafood restaurant in Seattle that combines fresh food, dependable service, strong amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere, Cutters Crabhouse is a destination that delivers a memorable dining experience with every visit. Call +1 206-448-4884 to plan your visit.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cutters Crabhouse
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Seasonal fish, crab, avocado cucumber, tobiko
Soy-ginger marinade, crisp wontons, sweet onions, English cucumbers, green onion, sesame seeds
Cucumber, avocado, spicy aioli, tobiko, fresno pepper
Dungeness crab, cucumber, tobiko, sesame aioli
Seasonal vegetables, artichoke hearts, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, parmesan aioli, lemon
Parmesan, sweet onion, toasted baguette
White wine, whole butter, garlic, chili flakes, fresh herbs
Red Thai curry, ginger, green onions
Fried mini sweet peppers, Micks pepper jelly
Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, lemon
Parmesan, artisan crouton, house-made dressing, lemon
Radish, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, house-made blue cheese dressing
Romaine, slivered almonds, chopped egg, blue cheese crumbles
Fennel, seasonal berries, goat cheese, orange ginger vinaigrette
Artichokes, beefsteak tomatoes, sweet onions, aged parmesan, cheddar, toasted sourdough, french fries
Applewood smoked bacon, mixed greens, beefsteak tomato, avocado, garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun, french fries
All-natural hormone free, Micks pepper jelly, Beecher's Flagship cheese, crispy fried peppers, bibb lettuce, Kewpie mayo, toasted SODO roll, french fries
Lobster & shrimp salad, green onion, tarragon, hoagie roll
Garlic aioli, mixed greens, avocado, beefsteak tomato, toasted brioche bun, french fries
Caper tartar sauce, french fries, lemon
Grilled corn succotash, sweet corn puree, beurre blanc, micro greens, Old Bay seasoning
Garlic cream, white wine, spinach, tomato, parmesan
Asparagus, cucumber, tomato, artichokes, lettuce, hard-cooked egg, smoked paprika, 1000 island
Bacon risotto cakes, Swiss chard, cherry vinaigrette
Potato gnocchi, mushrooms, arugula, sage, beurre noisette
Asparagus, tomato and summer pepper medley, white wine butter sauce
Butterscotch brulee, pretzel toffee crunch, caramel sauce, ice cream
Nellie and Joe’s Famous Key Lime juice, graham cracker crust & whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar
Molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, candied pecans
White wine, whole butter, garlic, chili flakes, fresh herbs
Red Thai curry, ginger, green onions
Parmesan, sweet onion, toasted baguette
Fried mini sweet peppers, Micks pepper jelly
Seasonal vegetables, artichoke hearts, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, parmesan aioli, lemon
Seasonal fish, crab, avocado cucumber, tobiko
Soy-ginger marinade, crisp wontons, sweet onions, English cucumbers, green onion, sesame seeds
Dungeness crab, cucumber, tobiko, sesame aioli
Cucumber, avocado, spicy aioli, tobiko, fresno pepper
Romaine, slivered almonds, chopped egg, blue cheese crumbles
Parmesan, artisan crouton, house-made dressing, lemon
Radish, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, house-made blue cheese dressing
Fennel, seasonal berries, goat cheese, orange ginger vinaigrette
Scallops, shrimp, salmon, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, beurre blanc, capers, lemon
Shrimp cake, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini ribbons, coconut lemongrass curry, chili oil
Garlic cream, white wine, spinach, tomato, Parmesan
Garlic-herb fries, artichoke caper tartar
Furikake rice, bok choy, wasabi cream, ginger soy butter
Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, chicken, Uli's andouille sausage, creole tomato sauce, rice, okra
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, asparagus, peppercorn demi
Alaskan Red King Crab Legs, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, Dungeness Crab 1.5 lbs
Bacon risotto cakes, Swiss chard, cherry vinaigrette
Potato gnocchi, mushrooms, arugula, sage, beurre noisette
Purple cauliflower puree, roasted rainbow cauliflower, beurre blanc
Asparagus, tomato, + summer pepper medley, white wine butter sauce
Truffle Oil
Beurre blanc
drawn butter, lemon
Red pepper agrodolce
Garlic butter
Drawn butter, lemon
Paired with Chef's farm fresh harvest and topped with beurre blanc
Paired with Chef's farm fresh harvest and topped with beurre blanc
Paired with Chef's farm fresh harvest and topped with beurre blanc
Paired with Chef's farm fresh harvest and topped with beurre blanc
Nellie and Joe’s Famous Key Lime juice, graham cracker crust & whipped cream
Butterscotch brulee, pretzel toffee crunch, caramel sauce, ice cream
Vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar
Molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, candied pecans
Choice of tomato or cream sauce
Hear from our valued guests
My server was amazing. It was late afternoon, the restaurant was mostly empty so, the server took my 6-year old over to the crab tank and the chef let her pet the crab. What an amazing experience for her and I. Thanks for going the extra mile and the dishes you recommended were sublime.
The seafood is so fresh. Shrimp cocktail was amazing. And the smoked old fashioned. My server was so warm and attentive. This is a must right on the pier.
Staffs amazing , great at making recommendations. Food was just as good i would for sure go back. The view from this restaurant just what your looking for as its bay front.The staff's recommendations truly enhanced the dining experience. The food was exceptional and left a lasting impression. A return visit is definitely in order. The restaurant's view added a special touch to the ambiance. It was a memorable meal overall.
Our group started off with the Crabhouse Sampler (Red King Crab Legs, Snow Crab Legs, Dungeness Crab). The crab was fantastic. After that, we sampled the Chilean Sea Bass, Alaskan Halibut, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Crab Stuffed Sole, All of the food was top-notch, but my favorite was the crab and sea bass. The price matches the food quality, but it was worth it. The view on the water is gorgeous, too.
Had a really great dinner for my husbands birthday recently. I had reserved a table online for their happy hour menu but we were seated in the main dining with dinner menus. I asked if we were able to order from the happy hour menu and our server said it had to be done at the lounge space only and we couldn’t do both at the same time. Kind of disappointing because we wanted some of the HH items and beer prices but oh well, they seated us at probably the best table in the entire restaurant which was nice. We had the grilled shrimp appetizer, seafood 3 ways and the ahi tuna. All were delicious, I had the cherry old fashion and omg it was amazing!! They brought out a lava cake as well for my husband. All in all it was a great meal, our server was nice and matched our vibe. With tip it was around $230. I would come back for sure.
We had Benjamin as our waiter, and was able to get Seated on the upper section of the bar area right away. Benjamin was a cool guy and very hospitable, the food is pretty good, got the fried calamari and would highly recommend that to anybody! Also got the crab artichoke cream cheese dip with bread and that was extremely good. Got the crab sushi roll, we're not recommend especially for the price. I got two rolls and happy hour with everything a little bit cheaper and each roll came with four individual slices, portion size was a joke for the sushi roll. And was not good at all, but everything else was good. My dad is vegan and they didn't have many vegan options so my dad got asparagus, mushrooms and bread and was happy with that. Would recommend anybody, but the prices are expensive. Definitely go to happy hour
Reviews show a mixed bag of reviews. I can definitely see the difference in shifts and service. However, they had a long line to get in and did the best they could. We were seated over looking the Puget Sound/bright colored ferris wheel. Great views! The server gave us several great suggestions for dinner but we started with a couple appetizers. The sashimi, fried cheddar curds and fried calamari were excellent. We got the grilled salmon that had a drizzle of cherry vinaigrette on it with a risotto and the crab cake with a corn mash. Great food but service was just ok. I would recommend going in earlier for lunch and would likely have a better experience.
Cutters is a really nicely located restaurant. The maîtres d' was exceptionally courteous and welcomed us immediately, that man has hospitality skills. He was well dressed too. The view of the water that this restaurant offers is unmatched, and the white tablecloths are a great touch. The seafood was fresh and delicious, with classic menu items at reasonable prices for the quality. I recommend the steamed clams (picture attached). Our server was exceptional as well, not intrusive but still diligent and professional. They have a great wine list as well as a comprehensive beverage offering. I recommend Cutters, 5☆
We tried this place recently for lunch and had a good experience. We made a reservation for 11:45 and our table was by the window overlooking the water. We tried the poke and a couple sushi rolls (rainbow and crab and avocado). My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese. The kids menu items come with an ice cream sundae at the end. Our service was great. We would definitely recommend checking it out.
The absolute best food experience of our entire trip! Everything we ordered was delicious, but the crab dip is truly phenomenal—it is absolutely to die for. From the speed of the service to the beautiful ambience and, most importantly, the unforgettable food, every element was perfect. Thank you for making our evening so memorable. We can't wait to return!
Common questions about Cutters Crabhouse
Cutters Crabhouse is located at 2001 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, United States, Seattle, WA, United States.
You can reach Cutters Crabhouse by calling +1 206-448-4884.
Cutters Crabhouse has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 3087 customer reviews.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Wine.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following planning: Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Cutters Crabhouse features the following parking: Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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