"Long known as Seattle’s great oyster emporium, Taylor Shellfish’s Pioneer Square location serves a mighty fine crab on toasted bread at $30 (with fries). There’s a welcome crunch from pickled celeriac and red onion, with a rich tarragon aioli on the side to distribute as you see fit. The roll is sturdy and not overly buttered, letting the Dungeness meat spill out in all its shredded glory. Sidle up to the marble bar on a low-key weekday afternoon for lunch and a mini show as you watch staff bust open those shells with crackling flair." - gabe guarente