Bar Melusine

Great meal and good vibes at this Capital Hill stunner. Oysters were great as were all the salads. Fries were a standout - would def come back and try more off the menu.

We walked in for Happy Hour on a Thursday and had no issue getting seated. This is definitely a place to get fresh oysters, a cocktail, and maybe a few small plates if you're interested. I'll start by saying that the oysters were incredible. So fresh and generally delicious. The vibe inside was relatively chill/quiet which was nice, and aesthetically the white & turquoise played into a really pleasant ambiance. We also tried the prawns dish and it just wasn't for us. It was a bit too savory and at that price per prawn, I would've much rather just gotten more oysters (especially during HH). They had lots of small plates that sounded good, so I'm sure there's something for everyone... but for premium prices, I'd prefer not to feel like the menu might be hit-and-miss. This came as a surprise/disappointment to me, as I have loved trying different Sea Creatures restaurants when in the Seattle area. I know I referenced price above, but it is fair to note that premium experiences tend to come with premium prices. Therefore, fresh (delicious) oysters come at market prices (as you'd assumed). For those wondering... my guess would be that their selection likely ranges between $4-6 per oyster (depending on what they're serving). Our Sippican oysters, for example, were on the higher end at $5 per ($4 with HH). Their Happy Hour goes from Open (5pm) to 6pm, and offers $1 off oysters, beer, wine and house cocktails. This is DEFINITELY something to take advantage of if you plan to come to try a selection of their oysters, as the $1 off each oyster really adds up! I'd come back - I just likely would stick to HH oysters and play it safe👌🏽

Bottom line first: beautiful restaurant with tasty bites that are almost as satisfying to look at as they are to eat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful restaurant set atop Capitol Hill. The first thing you notice is the decor of the space. Stunning green and white tiles surround a marble bar with green bar stools. The space is gorgeous, and our waitress happily admits that many patrons simply stop inside to take photographs of it. We started off with one of each oyster and locally made bread. Both of which were great. We then went with the fried fish skin. Obviously the most beautiful item on the menu. From there we tried the duck prosciutto. The smokey meat paired delightfully with the fatty olive oil and nutty pistachios. We finished our dinner off with the profiterole and canale. Overall a great dinner. Would have like to have tried more of the garden and meat dishes but we got full too soon. I will eventually return, but I will likely try one of the other restaurants in the group first.

Good French themed bar with yummy small plates. The restaurants under the Sea Creatures brand certainly do not disappoint and Bar Melusine is no exception. We ordered a few drinks and ate our dinner here to try out much of the menu. We enjoyed the frites as they were fried to classic Belgium style and fully of flavor. I also enjoyed the lamb and oysters. The lamb tasted very much like pastrami, but combined with the aioli it was divine.

So good! Lovely place to get a cute cocktail and not feel pressured to eat a full meal. Gorgeous small plate menu. Oysters are a la carte so you can try them one at a time or order a bunch of your fave. Pricey but feels appropriate. Great spot for a fancy first date: easy to find people and a casual but beautiful environment. Also excellent spot for meeting your girlfriends for happy hour after work, a solo date with just you and a book at the bar, or a first stop to bring a friend from out of town. Would recommend making reservations for parties over 2 people. Beautiful spot.