Reviews of Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor. (Restaurant) in Seattle (Washington).

Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor

334 Reviews

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New American restaurant

2616 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor

Oremo

First of all, they may have the best fried chicken in Seattle. It's boneless, and portion size isn't huge but it is juicy with crispy skin. For oysters you have your choice of raw, baked or fried. Can't go wrong either way there. Another shock is that the burger is really good. At an oyster house, who knew. I only reason I'm not going 5 stars is that it is a little on the pricey side given the minimum decor. So I would say its more like 4.5 stars.

Kerry X

The oysters and drink were tasty but the other menu items were only ok. The rockfish crudo was much too thickly cut and the fish quality was not good (soggy and flavorless). I would recommend coming for only the oysters and champagne.

Yandong Li

Really good oyster, had ordered the baked oyster bingo, very tasty. The two main dishes were okay, not quite as impressive, so was the cocktail.

Rosemary Tracy (Ro)

This is our second time to Frank’s and it is BEYOND amazing. The first time I had the seasonal ravioli. Tonight I’m enjoying the gnocchi. Both times my hubs has ordered the steak and it’s been cooked perfectly. We always start with a dozen oysters and dirty martinis, and everything is always INCREDIBLE! Do yourself a favor and book your next date here. The ambiance and fare is exquisite and the service is wonderful. We can’t wait to come back and I haven’t even finished my gnocchi yet.

Bil E

this is just a review of the cheeseburger, to go. an excellent meat experience, asked medium rare, probably got on the way to rare but i’m fine with that. substantive patty. good meat taste, though not much added spice (also fine). did not like the pickled onions and other toppings. i would prefer fresh onion, and simpler, which means i won’t likely re-purchase. but that might just be me..

Mira Jax

Food was delicious! steak, oysters, cheddar biscuits, and the best fries I've ever had. Service wasn't great but overall glad we went there. Atmosphere was great.

Caleb

Really good bacon, donuts, waffle, chicken &waffle. Not a fan of the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits are dense. The gravy is a dark gravy. Maybe some people will like that? Excellent service. Attentive and friendly. Came here for brunch.

Garrett N.

A little off the beaten path is this neighborhood gem with quality cocktails, a notable wine list, and some tasty dishes. While the oysters are always a good choice, we also enjoyed the bib lettuce salad, pork belly, and the fried chicken. 👌 …

Emi H

I have been eyeing this restaurant since I moved into the neighborhood a little over a year ago, and finally had the chance to eat here for my birthday. Everything was as good or better than I anticipated. We had the deviled eggs, mini lobster rolls, fried chicken and waffles, macaroni and cheese, and banana split. The deviled aggs were good, the lobster rolls would have been easier to eat if the lobster could be more stuffed inside the roll but were so tasty I wouldn't mind liking what dropped out of the roll off the plate, the fried chicken is heaven, the waffles were perfectly done and the fois gras butter and bourbon maple syrup with amazing, the macaroni and cheese was delicious, and the banana split was better than I could have ever imagined with the amarena cherry whip, bruleed bananas, and chocolate and caramel.... service was prompt, friendly, and they did not rush us through our meal or out the door when we finish eating. It was a delightful experience, and I hope to be back soon!

P E

Cute restaurant with outdoor seating - great 🦪 oysters and the ravioli was good too! Great drink selection as well. Super helpful staff

Ham burglar

Pretty yum food for brunch . Our server was just incredible and everything came out quickly. They're not redesigning food and offer pretty standard fare..but be sure to try the Oyster Poboy !

Anon Ymous

Staff was cool and the food was fairly tasty ! We tend ti look for menus that offer somwthing different ir some type of twist on classics and this place offers one or two options like this! The drinks were very good and we loved the oysters

Matt Casey

Wow hell yes. Been wanting to dine here but it's been a pandemic preventing me. So glad to finally get here it was delicious and the people here are terrific. Will be back!

Jason Brown

Really nice. 4**** experience. Great Oysters and drinks. We had a great time, again. Thanks

Yoshio Hasegawa

I came to Frank's on a Saturday morning during brunch and had a great meal! I enjoyed the Frank's Madame, an open faced sandwich with a delicious sweet and savory combination of flavors! In addition to a side of salad, with a nice light balsamic dressing. Don't forget to indulge in their bottomless mimosas on the weekends!

Alison

We've been meaning to go to Frank's for some time so with a trip to U Village in our weekend plans, we committed. The place is cute, not fancy but rather on the rustic side, which is a nice change from some of the Seattle slickness that abounds in this town. The food was really good, Bloody Mary was delicious, and you can't beat bottomless Mimosas. And they serve real maple syrup!!

Sue Kim

Great cocktails and oysters. We also had fried chicken. So good. We've come here several times and each time the atmosphere is relaxed, charming, and friendly. Get local gem.

Jenny Lai

Wonderful atmosphere and cozy interior. Dinner service was well rounded and food was decent. My group of 7 ordered just about every oyster dish available on the menu, crab cakes, garden salad, pasta, and salmon. The raw oysters on ice and fried oysters are great. However, the experience did not leave me craving for more nor do I feel inclined to return. This is NOT a reflection of the food/service but more of "I'd get more impressive food and value somewhere else". Should the opportunity to return arise, I will give them another try and update this review.

nicholas jones

Had an amazing new years eve here. Set menu was fantastic.

Cecilia Nguyen

Went for dinner. The oysters were fresh and tasted great. Mixed drinks were tasty. Also ordered the clams with pork belly. Clams were good, but the pork belly was very tough and chewy.

Elisa Vatn

We live in the neighborhood and used to love Frank's but the past couple of times we've gone they've really missed the mark. Last time, the hostess argued with us about our reservation, and this time we had several issues with both the food and the service. We went for a birthday dinner last night and the service started out great but seemed to drop off throughout the night. The food and drinks both took extremely long to come out and when the food finally came our orders were wrong. I noticed the server didn't write anything down and had to come back to ask me again what kind of wine I had ordered so I think that was part of it. My boyfriend ordered the cheeseburger medium-well, but it came out very rare. I ordered the steak and asked to substitute the fries for a salad which the server said would be no problem, but when the food came out it was steak and fries. I sent that back and reminded them I had ordered it with a salad, and when it came out again they brought it with the wedge salad instead of the cara-cara salad I had ordered. I just ate it at that point so as not to keep the rest of my group waiting but that wedge salad they gave me was tiny (smaller than the size of my fist) and the steak was not good. For a $35 plate I would expect a lot more than a small "just ok" steak and a tiny salad. The wedge salad was just lettuce with 2 chunks of bacon and 2 radish slices...I'm not sure what the hype is all about on that salad but the green goddess dressing was good. I don't like bacon or radishes (why I didn't order this salad in the first place) so I ended up just eating the lettuce with dressing. Our drink glasses and water glasses were left empty for a good while during our dinner and when we ordered some post-dinner coffees we weren't asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu which I thought was kind of odd. We probably would have ordered some since it was a birthday dinner. Overall, I still like Frank's for the vibe and ambiance, but the food and service has seriously declined, especially for the price.

L B

I hadn't been to Frank's in at least a couple of years. The food is always good but, this last Friday, it was really memorable. The baguette with ash butter and olives was delicious-- salty but so flavorful. The rockfish crudo was a stand- out, as was the Cracker Jack ice cream sundae. Wonderful meal! The only thing that I didn't love is that the outdoor seating is packed so closely together that you were literally bumping up against your neighbor. Even in the outdoors, I didn't love being unmasked in that tight of a space, not to mention that it was just not super- comfortable. Indoor seating looked lovely, though-- and there were several booths open-- so I'm not sure we were told there was only outdoor seating available.

Dawen Shen

The oysters and pasta were fantastic here. However, the service leaves a bit to be desired. We informed the server when seating and ordering about a peanut allergy in the party which was forgotten.

Tracy Cambron

Nice presentation with the oysters, enjoyed the fried chicken. We also had 2 appetizers, but not super memorable. It was quite expensive for the portion size. Roasting hot inside the dining room.

Oliver Robin FitzGerald

Excellent service, great food. The pork belly was KILLER. Definitely recommend the 'homey' dishes (chicken & waffles, Mac n cheese etc) Nice overall atmosphere, high end but friendly. The wood and warm ambient lighting is wonderful. Unique light fixtures make it simple but elegant and interesting.

William Callaway

We usually go for cocktails and oysters but they also have a great full menu. Frank's is great dining, everytime. A go to, local favorite.

Tim N

We went here after a bad experience and walk-out at a different oyster restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by Frank's. Oysters were excellent, the salad wedge was delicious and unique, the main pasta dish was very tasty, and the drinks were mixed exactly how they should have been. In addition, the three servers we were helped by we're all very cheerful and pleasant - a necessity for a fine dining experience. I don't live in Seattle, but I'll be back again during my next visit.

Robin Turner

This place was intensely busy. While I had a hard time getting service the food was pretty exceptional. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was boneless and served with thick waffles. They were good. I may try coming back at a less popular hour.

Marissa Bruno

Oo! Frank's is one of my favorite Seattle restaurants. It's a wee bit pricey but well worth it. I have been here for both brunch and happy hour. Happy hour is good but they kinda skimp on the food. Brunch though is DELICIOUS. The chicken and waffles is to die for.

Regan Brossard

Rather disappointing menu. Went for happy hour but server advised us not to pick any items on that part of the menu because "they are just little and won't fill you up". Expected to see more oyster options but pretty limited selection. Fried oysters were recommended against because they wouldn't fill you up either. Oysters on the half shell were a happy hour special and were good. Also very loud group next to us made it difficult to have a conversation. Not that the restaurant was at fault for loud customers. We also were swatting flying knats from our food which is strange for February. The house white wine was good as was the Bodi IPA from Georgetown brewery.

Brandon Klassen

Great food and terrific service. The ambiance is subdued modern. You could say it's 'hip'. Interesting twists on traditional bitters-based drinks. Oyster selection is excellent as is the short but appropriate wine list. Only two taps but both to my liking (Ft. George and Breakside). We will be back.

Wesley Schauble

After seeing this place listed as the best place to buy fried chicken in Seattle according to Eater, I had to check it out. The fried chicken was bursting with flavor and what was unique about it was they had butchered it off the bone without losing out on any of the flavor. The mashed potatoes and biscuits were also great. It wasn't the best fried chicken I've had in the city but it was some of the best. I'll be back to order something more healthy in the future.

Lin Po

Amazing! This place does everything right! Food exceeded all expectations, staff were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful, ambiance was relaxing and romantic, but the vibe was also very casual and laid back. We had the Ahi Tuna Crudo, Salmon Chef's Special, Franks Mac and Cheese, the Banana Split, and the Cracker Jack Ice Cream. I could tell you what I loved about each of these, but I would have to write a novel. All of them were incredible! This is one of the pricier places to eat in U District, but worth every penny!

Dana Hurley

Frank’s is a neighborhood gem and worth a commute to as well. Their burger is one of the best in Seattle. They have so many wonderful starters and different bites to try. Their bar is a great meeting place when we aren’t in quarantine. Wishing the team safety and health.

Mackenzie Krell

Always excellent! Literally every single thing on the brunch menu is beautifully prepared and deliciously satisfying. The servers are friendly (if slow sometimes, but whatever, talk with your table) and bottomless mimosas are a treat! The hollandaise is tangy and not too thick.

Jay

I have literally no complaints. We got Frank's Mac & Cheese, their Salmon Special, and the Ahi Tuna Crudo. Not only were these dishes prepared beyond perfection, but the service that accompanied the meals set a golden standard. The restaurant is cozy, and the ambiance is apropos. Everything was WELL worth the price, and to top off our courses, we enjoyed the Banana Split. Even this household dish was taken to the next level by Frank's, and summed up the night perfectly. I highly recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to go back!

Bob

Come for the happy hour cocktails and the appetizers NOT the dinners. They are expensive and executed poorly. My medium rare flat iron steak was cooked well done, tough and small. The roasted vegetables were burnt and bitter. Everything we had for dinner for a group of 6 was off.

Maia Hammy

Delicious small plate and dinner delectables, many seafood-y. But oysters are oysters: The short oyster menu is, essentially, fresh, pan-fried, or baked. If you go the fresh route, you get choices in the way of price ($3 or $3.50, and yep that's each!) and type of oyster (they had maybe 6-8 options when we were last there). All the food was amazing. My Americano was to die for -- like a doppio, really. But the portions are tiny so we sadly left a little hungry. The cocktails are lovely, but the beer offerings quite sparse (might need to check out the brewery across the street). Also, the decore only looks comfy and the male waitstaff tend to defer decisions to the man at the table, ugh. Overall, good experience, not great, but we'll always come back for the oysters.

Jamie Klouse

A bit expensive, but a wonderful experience with well made food. The staff are very kind and the ambience is warm.

Josh Phebus

This place was great. I just took off one star because you kept the cocktail sauce hostage and didn’t ask if I needed anything else.

Rob Miller

Delicious, every time. It really is a fantastic secret that has been kept here - located in an unassuming neighborhood in North Seattle, this has consistently been one of my favorite places to go for brunch or dinner. Fantastic burger, too!

Kyungwan Han

Very nice oyster house with friendly staffs and super quality food.. Every dollar I spent was so worthy it. Has great time with friends in such elegant setting

T

Delicious chicken on dinner menu. Amazing oyster po' boys on happy hour menu. Bartender initially comes off a bit...brusque, but is actually really very hard working and competent. Great place for dinner or cocktail/appetizers.

kelli Anderson

I love going here, the food is super yummy and the staff are always friendly. With that said, I ordered from here today on Postmates, and well... It's just as great delivered!! I highly recommend this restaurant for brunch, whether dining in or takeout, they know what they are doing!

Alyssa Kelly

Delicious fried chicken! Strong mixed drinks. Pretty expensive prices overall. Street parking only. Not a huge place so there may be waits to be seated. Was difficult to manage sitting together with a group of ~8.

Stephen Peterson (StephenMeansMe)

Went there for brunch. The chicken and waffle is indeed tasty, though (as to be expected from an upscale sort of place) the menu is on the pricy side - for me, at least. Definitely worth checking out, but maybe only on special occasions if you're on a budget.

Daniel C

I went there with two friends today for Sunday brunch. We were told the chicken and waffles were to be had. Wow! One of the most satisfying brunches I've ever had. Have told others about the place and will definitely go back!

Cory Sims

The chicken and waffles were amazing. Not a huge portion, but not a small one either. I'd say perfectly right in the middle. That + terrific service everytime I have been in. Will be a frequent brunch visitor from here on.

Sue Ellen

The food was amazing. I had the fried chicken and a wedge salad. The service was great. A wonderful place to visit with family and friends. No matter what you order you will not be disappointed.

Ryan Jones

I like oysters, I like here the best. Small spot so call a head. Great hh spot before dinner!

Tim Mcrae

Just had a most enjoyable Sunday breakfast! Small but exceptional menu. Great chefs and friendly and accomodating staff. Well done.

Matt Hickman

Mediocre at best. Unimpressed by the service and the portions. Several things forgotten and lack of attentiveness to our table. Not what was expected for an upscale restaurant on a low-volume night. It was decent, but not great. Will not be be returning.

Matthew Spies

The oysters and chicken and waffles are not to be missed. They also have a fantastic bar with lots of specialty cocktails. Great neighborhood gem.

Emily Johnson

Great food, great service. Selection was smaller, but still diverse enough to try different things. Definitely would come back! Would not recommend for kids, though.

Daniel Kim (Danny)

Ok food but not ok prices. Oysters were the best part of the meal. The drinks were way overpriced for what you get. Would much rather spend that kind of money at Walrus and the Carpenter.

Sydney Dratel

Very uneven service and food, and the oysters did not taste fresh. Great burger, though.

Sara Lee

I went here with my husband to have brunch. The food tasted ok. However, I liked that they have not typical brunch menus. But the portion was very small for the price.

Danita Day

Excellent service & food & cocktails

William Hershman

Interesting choice of brunch dishes, nice atmosphere, and very reasonably priced. It didn't seem too busy, but I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Sara Martinez

The Happy Hour small plates were fabulous. Service was great. Planning to go back to have the three course dinner special.

Sam Lee

The oysters were fresh and delicious. But the real kicker was the Mac & cheese. Definitely consider that one when deciding what to order

Jesse Roberts

Super cozy place with great service and an awesome menu. Oysters+chicken and waffles in the same venue is hard to beat.

Zachary Macmillen

The bar room is great for cocktails and happy hour if you only have 2-3 people. Otherwise you are better off in the main restaurant

Gary Burns

I kinda liked the 4 oysters on a bed of some kind of foliage. Nothing much with it. Asked for tarter sauce was brought one little serving although there was 2 of us. Too expensive for what we got.

Karin C.

Friendly staff, seasonal and standards on the menu, fresh food and creative drinks from a full bar. Great happy hour!

Pete Heine

Casual and delicious. Great variety of oysters and all were amazing. Nice to be able to sit outside here.

Matthew F Reyes (motorbikematt)

Fun, cozy warm space. Stocks Clos de l'Echo. Win.

Sean Ottey

Everyone is friendly, service is perfect, the chicken and waffles are the best in town. Also great is the ham and cheese gratin and the oyster poboy

Jason Hall

A Seattle favorite. Good blend of NW ingredients and French style. Always an enjoyable night!

Jennifer Hyatt

Great food and atmosphere. Cozy neighborhood hangout. I come here for the happy hour oysters.

Mario Soriano

I come here for brunch. Occasionally, there is a wait but never for too long. The service is always great and the food is fantastic.

Chris McQuillan

Very cool neighborhood spot. Great drinks and atmosphere. Inventive choice and of course, oysters.

Evan Cohen

One of if not the best burgers in Seattle. Excellent oysters too!

Andrew M

Great experience and staff was friendly I liked there oysters very yummy drinks too

Don W

Great drinks and oysters. Small bar and pretty loud. Not great for a first date.

Kevin M

Great ambience, nice decor. Delicious food.

Jeremy Kuehl

Got there late in the night and service was poor; our table felt ignored and so long story short it was good food but would not go back or recommend

Chandeepa Farrell

Great and delicious food!

Joy W

Always interesting food, well-prepared, and efficiently served. Especially loved the Lilikoi Martini this time.

Michael Ramsey

Great food! Excellent waitstaff. Quiet and friendly. Reasonable prices.

Holly Hidenrick

Oyster champagne mignonette is delicious! STeak and fried chicken are great too.

J P

Delicious and unique happy hour menu. Will definitely come back soon.

Lis Bee

This spot is a jewel. Wooden panels, a very nice menu & the chef is talented & down to earth.

Roelof Nel

Steak was tasty! Would like to see more low carb options on the menu.

Jim Au

All four dishes we ordered were pretty good. A little pricey

Ann Gallelli

Great ambiance, friendly helpful staff; super delicious oysters and presentation.

Yevgeniy Lushtak

I visit this place every time I am in the area. The wine selection is good and the food is always excellent.

Christina Polwarth

Wonderful food. great atmosphere. My favorite place for oysters

Taylor Rausch

Perfect date night; try an adventurous cocktail and dive into well made small dishes.

Aryn

Went for restaurant week everything was solid delicious!

Stacey Moore

this is a chic, swanky neighborhood spot with excellent craft cocktails and great food!

Patrick Kelly

Very nice menu selections. Great service in a unique space.

Multifandom maniac

I highly recommend the banana split here! It's an elegant, tasty take on an American classic!

Lavonne Fisher

Nice restaurant fabulous dishes good wines t t' friendly help and.charming ambience.

Nick Sullivan

Need to get here early as it gets crowded. Food was very good but also very expensive for what you get.

Christopher Douglass

Delicious New Orleans style food and drinks with a low key romantic atmosphere.

Wendy P

Good ambiance. Happy Hour menu could use more options

Kris Justice

Great service, incredible food. Chocolate cake was exceptional!

Avin Vijay

Nice little place in u dist. Tasty food. Small portions.

Kathleen Kealey

Great happy hour, and delicious boneless fried chicken dinners.

Krista Jackson

Get the Baked oysters bingo.

Alfred Pang

Neighborhood gem for a weekend brunch. Decent food at a reasonable price.

Brent Reitherman

Bartender and drinks are top notch. Way classier establishment than you might expect.

Christian Mahoney

Ask Peter to make you and Old fashioned. You will not be disappointed. And if you are, well, you have poor taste.

Russ Smith

Good atmosphere Good drinks Good staff Good food... Solid 4 star....

John Hooper

Delicious food, but weak and overpriced drinks.

Matt

Great neighborhood spot for oysters and cocktails.

Mike Hamman

My favorite Seattle happy hour. Eric the bartender is on his game.

Darlene Burns

The atmosphere was lovely, but the food was lackluster. No available parking.

Cole C

Wonderful happy hour and service was excellent.

Justin Islas

Food is simple but the ingredients are the best, which makes for amazing food.

Jack

This place reminds me of a "Speak Easy". First rule of speak easy, you don't talk about speak easy...

Eric Frederick

Great happy hour. Best deviled eggs in a while.

Frank Belline

Over priced for good food not great food !

Johnny

Great weekend brunch, lots of choices. Well-crafted bloody Mary.

Peter Steuber

Love oysters and I love this place. Pretty upscale.

christopher ashley

Great neighborhood place for nice cocktails, snacks and dinner

claire kennedy

Went while visiting my son and family. Lovely place, nice staff

faren shear

Biscuits were so good! And bottomless Mimosas :)

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Brian Cabe

Nice, cozy place to grab dinner or drinks in an intimate setting.

Barbara Dickerson

Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Thomas McLuen

Friendly atmosphere. Superb food!

Amy Singh

Love the drinks, the food is just okay.

William L Paige jr

Quaint bar, responsive bartender. Very good bar food

joshua garvin

AMAZING OYSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Different varieties... delicious. If oysters are the goal go to franks

Mark Wagner

Good food but just unbearably loud

Alerian Lockwood

Love this place! Come here about every 2 weeks.

adam vogel

Great place for a date night dinner!

T M

Great food and craft cocktails!

Bill Konrady

Great brunch and great drinks!

Erin Yang

A bit pricey 😩😩 but nice otherwise …

Brian Slegel

Amazing food. Especially the fried chicken.

Robert Orr

Great drinks and good food

Charlie Young

High scale, visited over breakfast, always curious.

Jing Gao

Tasty!

J H (JH)

Best fried chicken, wow.

mtman69

Ok but remember that it is also a bar

April Yu Sturgell

Great food and cocktails

Anne Frantilla

Great food and service!

Shevaun Brown

Fantastic brunch menu

Allen Chong

Baked oysters were addicting

Terra Loftman

Great happy hour!

Philip Fischer

Bottomless mimosa is a hell of a deal.

Dawn B

Great place to unwind with friends

Paul Johnston

I really like this spot.

Ana Carolina Sauer Liberato

Cozy place with great food

Jon Lantz

Try the fried chicken !

David Rahfeldt

Great

Latrayl Murphy

$$$$ but delicious!!!

Tina Taylor

Go. Go here now.

Busra Demir

The food tasted good but didn't arrive in a timely way and the food was cold upon arrival. The server didn't even apologize for the cold cheeseburgers and fries. They warmed the fries after we asked for it but it didn't taste as good.

Alex Zolotarsky

Veroniqueca Mitchell-Acab

(Translation) Food is good but drinks are ok. (Original) Food is good but dranks are ok.

Jason Brunelle

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