My sister can eat 4 dozen oysters in one sitting – I kid you not.  She is amazing when it comes to oysters and I am allergic to them.  However, it’s the holidays and she’s back in town from SFO, so I make sure we have oysters while she’s home.  Usually, we go to Elliots for oysters, but happy hour there can be a chore to wait for. Salumi had recommended Ballard Annex Oyster House, so here we landed after 8 hours of shopping.

$1.50 for oysters – these were high quality oysters, briney and fresh, she loved them and they were well worth the trip. she also says they left the brine inside the oyster, which is a hallmark of an expert oyster shucker.

new england poutine – new england clam chowder over french fries with parmesean cheese; this was the perfect starter and I’d love to try to the chowder on its own next time

mussels pistu – swap escargots for mussels and cover them with cheese, dunk them in butter, tastey!

salmon cake sliders – lots of salmon, great flavor

saute calamari – a good portion, a little salty, well cooked to perfect consistency with just enough snap to know it’s done without being rubbery

salmon fetteccini – a little salty, served with a side of mushrooms and kale, still flavorful

The booths are cute, service is friendly, and I would definitely recommend it for happy hour.  Entrees are on the pricey side, but I would consider it a nice low key seafood joint.

SUMMARY
Overall: happily ever after
Highlights: oysters on a half shell, new england poutine
Footnote: Wednesday evenings are $1.50 oyster night