MARKET Seattle operated as a contemporary seafood counter at 1300 1st Ave downtown, built around lobster rolls and daily-caught Pacific Northwest seafood, until closing its doors on December 28, 2025.
During its run, the restaurant drew a steady crowd of seafood devotees and couples looking for a polished but unfussy date-night spot near the waterfront. The menu leaned on butter-poached lobster rolls, oysters on the half shell, and chowders built from regional catch, served in a room designed with clean lines and an open, contemporary layout that favored natural light over heavy nautical kitsch. Feedme Hospitality, the group behind the concept, has since reworked the space into Bar Dojo, an Asian-inspired comfort food concept with a redesigned interior, operating as part of the Seattle Art Museum complex (SAM). A temporary pop-up run by sister company Shooby Doo Catering bridged the gap with grab-and-go offerings during the transition.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Travelers searching for MARKET Seattle today will find Bar Dojo in its place at the same 1st Avenue address, steps from the Seattle Art Museum and a short walk from Pike Place Market. Anyone hoping to recreate the lobster roll experience should check Bar Dojo’s current menu before visiting, since the concept and offerings have fully changed. The location remains easily reachable via the downtown waterfront streetcar line and nearby public parking garages.
