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If the unpretentious décor throws you, trust that the long lines of customers in this small Ballard oyster bar are a sign that The Walrus and the Carpenter is a place that serves superb food.
The atmosphere is fun and buzzing, and the large zinc bar and cute outdoor patio are perfect for slurping their excellent and large selection of cold oysters or for munching on small yet delightful plates of grilled sardines with walnuts, fried oysters with cilantro aioli, or black cod brandade while imbibing superb wines by the glass, craft beer, cider, and fancy cocktails.
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