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Half Shell
DiningUp to 120 guests

Half Shell

Seattle, Washington· €€€

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About this venue

Half Shell offers a private and group dining experience just across the street in the heart of Pike Place Market, a quintessential Seattle setting. Nestled in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, our space is ideal for celebrations, business dinners, or special occasions. Sip on icy martinis, freshly shucked oysters, and enjoy fresh seafood from Pacific Northwest waters with West Coast flavors. We’re happy to customize a menu to suit your event, ensuring a truly memorable experience in the heart of it all. We have two spaces available - choose between our South Dining Room for a party up to 30 for a seated dinner or buy out the restaurant for a gathering of 85 for a seated dinner or 120 reception-style.

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At a glance

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Core specs for Half Shell.

Capacity
Up to 120 guests
Spaces
2 rooms
Largest room
120 m²
Price tier€€€

Fit at a glance

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Capacity

Up to 120 guests

Spaces

2 rooms

Largest room

120 m²

Banquet seating

85 seats

Your floor plan

Spaces & capacity

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How many people this venue seats in each room layout, from its own event-space data. Confirm exact figures for your floor plan.

Banquet85guests
Reception120guests

Largest single room: 120 m² across 2 configurable spaces.

The spaces in detail

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South Dining Room: Up to 30 at several tables. Full Buyout: Up to 85 for a seated dinner, or up to 120 reception-style

What's included

Facilities & services

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Listed facilities

2 meeting rooms

Services & capabilities

Meeting technology

  • In-house AV & staging
  • House sound & lighting
  • Hybrid / live-stream ready
  • On-site technicians

Catering & F&B

  • In-house catering
  • Banquet & plated service
  • Coffee breaks & receptions
  • Dietary accommodations

Accessibility

  • Step-free access
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Assistive listening
  • Reserved seating

Connectivity & support

  • High-density Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated event manager
  • Cloakroom & storage
  • On-site security

Responsibility

Sustainability & certifications

Sustainability credentials and certifications for this venue are illustrative and pending verification.

Certifications

Green-building certifiedSustainable-events certifiedISO 20121 (events)

Measures in place

  • LED lighting & smart HVAC
  • Single-use plastics reduced
  • Food-waste & recycling program
  • Locally-sourced catering

Where they'll stay

Accommodation

Destinaitor data

On-site rooms at Half Shell and the wider hotel stock in Seattle for housing your delegates.

In Seattle

Hotels
80
Hotel rooms
15 000
Five-star hotels
2
Four-star hotels
20

Getting there

Location & contact

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2020 Western Ave, Seattle, 98121, WA

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Half Shell suits events that match its capacity and space profile in Seattle. Use the figures above to check your headcount and room needs, then confirm dates, setup and pricing directly.

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