The food overall is average. However, if you are a none-Caucasian, do not eat there. My friend and I got different attitudes ( not a good way) from others. And as I found, there are many reviews about that on map. However, the front desk is great. The server is NOT! read more

We ordered 70 day aged hip cut sirloin. I thought it was horrible because the meat had a big chuck of grizzly part that is hard to chew. And steak is very very salty, mashed potatoes are salty too. Never expect the meat is like this. Maybe it's just we ordered the wrong thing but since it's not cheap I had a high expectation. We also had veal sweetbread and baby turnips . They were ok too, not very impressed. Overall this place is not worth going. For the same price, you can get much better meats in other places. read more

Bateau - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best meal of my life. Bateau is more than its food, it truly is an experience (and for the prices here, it should be!). My girlfriend and I were celebrating her birthday and went all out with the 5 course sampler and wine pairing. Our waitress even recommended a small cut of velvet steak to go in between courses so that we can get the steak experience too. The pictures speak for themselves. Beautifully presented and amazing taste. The waitress really sold us on the descriptions and made sure to make every course something to look forward to. Definitely worth the prices for a nice celebration. My recommendation is the sampler... But the menu is always changing so I'm looking forward to returning again soon! read more

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Took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner last night, and it was nothing short of amazing. It's been a LONG TIME since I've had a good steak. Partially because we haven't been to a steak-centric restaurant in awhile. While this restaurant doesn't look like a steakhouse, it really is. The servers were very knowledgeable about the extensive list of meats they have available. The list has about 20 cuts of meat with various sizes. One thing to note: you should make a reservation for an earlier time (by 7pm), because all the good cuts will have gone. We got the steak tartare as a starter. There were some other ingredients added into this tartare that isn't normally in others, so the taste is a little different. I thought it was still a good starter, but we would probably try another option next time! For sides, we ordered the Aligot ($17) and Frites & Aioli ($7). It was perfect for me, because the frites/fries were the perfect dipping utensil for the aligot. For people who aren't crazy about aligot, they might not enjoy it as much because it is VERY cheesy. These two options might look small, but they're perfect sharing size! As for the cuts of meat we chose... my boyfriend got the 10oz short rib & I got the 8oz coulotte! WE LOVED WHAT WE CHOSE! The richness of each steak, we're in love! We both chose the bone marrow butter on top, and that was lovely as well. We wanted to choose the burger, but this was our first time here, and we think it was only right to get a proper steak! Maybe next time :) read more

Meat eaters only!!!! A good place for someone that wants to have steak but, wants a unique experience vs an average steakhouse. I also highly advise making reservations if you are coming here since it is a little on the small side. I can't really recommend a cut because every steak is unique here and I would trust your waitstaff advice. However I do highly advise the beet salad, the deconstructed Reuben and the fries a lot! The only complaint is the menu board is a little hard to read if you are seated towards windows and just in general. read more

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This place is definitely a different experience in comparison to any other steakhouse I've been too. My tip is get here early. They have a butcher come in once a day and whatever the butcher cuts they write up on the board. Once the cut has been order, they cross it off the board and that's when your anxiety begins to build. There were so many cuts I've never heard of before but the staff was more than willing to explain the difference and help you choose the right item. My friend and I did the five course tasting course and it was not at all disappointed. We had Tar Tar, Hand forged salad with cured meat, something else I forgot, braised meat, and a pear ginger dessert. We also order a 8oz steak since our pairing didn't include it, but the five course is more than enough food. The wine pairing included half glasses of champagne and wine. If I did it again I probably skip the drink pairing and order my own drinks. Over all great food, great staff and awesome drinks! read more

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Steak. That's what you came for. It's a French steakhouse. Obviously, the steak is excellent. Here's what you might not know: They have a BURGER as a hidden item, and the best damn burger I've ever had. Crikey. Skip the starters, and split a burger to warm up for your steak. Get a little red meat before your red meat. We all have to die someday. Sides: The mashed potatoes are whipped, buttery heaven. 30% butter by weight, and tastes like even more. Creamy, rich, delicious goodness. Dessert: The bread pudding is a top 3 dessert in Seattle. Fight me. read more

Lol fuck this place. Came on a trip to Seattle w my girlfriend for the first time & had been planning to come to Bateau for MONTHS. Was very excited to eat here & spend money. However from the second we walked in for my reservation I felt a very unwelcoming vibe. No one greeted me or my girlfriend and all the staff was giving us the "what are they doing here" look. Being a black man that's not a good feeling. The host finally helps us & tells us to show our negative covid test. Which is fine we came prepared we bought one & took it. However that wasn't good enough... the test needed to be administered by a doctor . Coming from Texas that's so ridiculous you guys are so brain washed lol considering the fact you can STILL get covid even with a vax but you guys are pulling modern day segregation with that requirement. The fact you guys won't allow people to come & spend money at this establishment because of the TYPE of covid test that they have is outrageous. We ended up going to Capital Grille & got the best service & steaks we've ever had so everything happens for a reason! Now I'm back home covid free . I sadly don't recommend this place. You can tell the staff is judgmental & don't really give a fuck. Bateau 0.5/10 read more

Bateau is probs one of my favorite places to get steak in Seattle, and I've tried all the big names in the city. I like everything about bateau; their food, drinks, decore, concept of quality food, and eco-conscious approach to delivering fine dining. First time I came here, steak was awesome. I topped my steak with their bone marrow butter and it was so rich in flavor. I took a bite of my boyfriend's burger, and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Now, it's one of my favorite to-go options just for the burger. For to-go, they sell burger kits which you take home, cook, and assemble yourself. Same great taste in the comfort of your own home. Tip on cooking at home: make sure you have butter on hand. Butter does not come in the kit, but it is part of the recipe. I would def recommend Bateau. read more

Bateau - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Too much salt. Nearly everything is heavily salted. Also, burnt broccoli and bread but we ordered our steak medium and it came out bleeding. Off the rails but amazingmeat itself, and good dessert of all things. read more

I came here with a friend and we both had the overall quite good tasting menu. I was a little worried when we first started - my first course was a beef carpaccio that tasted as if parts of it had come out of the freezer and didn't defrost fully. Taste was good but that food quality made me scared for the rest of it. However, lucky for the two of us, each subsequent course was even better than the last. The highlight of the night was the last savory course - honestly, a most exquisite, sumptuous, rich, and straight up this-is-so-delicious-none-of-it-is-healthy basically BRICK of shredded beef wrapped in a wonderful crunchy pastry. The following description kind of debases the actual elevation level of the food, but it was basically an eggroll filled till about to burst with beef. SO GOOD. The beef tallow cake was a a subsequent really nice way to end the meal. My only other gripe of the night was that the granita on mine also seemed to have just come out of the freezer and not defrosted enough, but you know what, that's okay because the cake was that good. This is a really great place. I was definitely surprised by some of the missteps in the tasting menu, but overall, I would definitely do the menu again. read more

Bateau - Tasting menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a true five-star experience, top to bottom. Everyone there is not just unpretentious but warm, kind, nice. From the hostess to the waitstaff to the bartender - I felt like everybody was my friend. I was also lucky enough to speak with the butcher who immediately made me feel like I wanted to sit and chat with him for hours. Of course, what we care about most is the food and not only did they not disappoint but after certain pieces of food, my husband and I were already planning on coming back to order those same pieces of food. The Reuben appetizer was one of those dishes that made us upset because we wanted to eat it so quickly yet we wanted it to last forever. Each piece of steak that we had was perfect in its flavor, tenderness, quality. And don't even think about skipping any of the sides! Those creamy mashed potatoes, that crispy squash with squid ink, those damn french fries! there's no question about if we will be back, only when. read more

Fantastic experience from the excellent service to the final bite of bread pudding. I'm not a big fan of eating steak, but the meal was beyond my expectations, and truly, the steaks took center stage. Lovely setting as well. Highly recommend! read more

Bateau - You must try the nettles. A PNW take on the wild side complete with delicate flowers. - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was delicious and the staff here are friendly and funny they made my tenth anniversary amazing specially when I called ahead and made plans for the hostess to meet me by bathroom to give my husbands gift so she could bring it out with dessert It went perfect Drinks were made great I'm pretty picky I got two old fashions and tasted perfect! read more

I would love to give this a five star, the meat is really that good, especially the extra dry aged pieces. But service and ambiance was not on par with the food. A little too loud, a little too many tables too tightly spaced. I know, space is at a premium in Capitol Hill, but I prefer not bumping elbows with the neighboring table while eating. But like I said, the meat is really good and the cooks handle it with the respect it deserves. So come for the food and expect to pay for it, but for an intimate date I'd go some place else. Tip: Come early. Since they have small batch beef only, the best pieces are gone by 9pm... read more

Wow, fancy! This place is not cheap and we went to celebrate the birthday of my husband. Really did enjoy the dining experience. Made a reservation on a Friday night. Parking is difficult to find so we bus/Lyft/Reach Now to Capitol Hill. We love how we can order the cut of meats from the blackboard and know exactly how much we are paying, what we are eating, and where it is from. The steaks were cooked perfectly. Be sure to check out the neighboring restaurants as well. read more

Fine-dining that truly feels worth the opulence. Unbelievable service (have had the same waiter both times I've been, can't recall his name but he was so knowledgeable and helpful), cuts of meat you've never heard of (Kansas, Denver, maybe I'm just out of the loop on location-themed cut names), a truly life-changing off-menu burger, and an excellent seasonally changing variety of inventive vegetable offerings. Bring your friends, your mom, a date you're really really into and a big chunk of change and get some cow. read more

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We had fabulous cocktails and fries. The rest.... let me just say, I was a deer killed at a salt lick in a former life. We could barely eat the burger, that kale salad and the steak BECAUSE IT WAS SOO SALTY! We are leaving and feel like we have a chemical burn in our mouth. We had the beef belly appy, which was a special. We couldn't eat it. It was like eating raw bacon. Something like this should be paper then so the fat melts in your mouth... ours were coated with a fat film that was offensive. The wine list is aggressively priced, $60 to start and up to $400.. The server was great, the atmosphere cozy. But $250 later we're wondering why.... Get cocktails and fries and sit at the bar. read more

exceptional food and service. great restaurant for a special occasion or romantic date night. do not come unless you're comfortable paying top dollar for a quality experience. for reference, our bill was a few dollars shy of $400, including the tip. and, no, it wasn't bc we ordered a lot of alcohol; we had three cocktails and a bottle of wine between the two of us. summation: if you're okay with the prices then you'll have a fabulous experience. read more

An overall amazing experience. They cook everything perfectly. Service was awesome and the food will make you think twice about going to the Met. It's a casual spot but I recommend making reservations and dressing up. High ceilings and white walls. Modern but very farm to table. Service. They knew everything about everything. Wine questions....no problem. Steak questions...they got you covered. Smiley and attentive....check. They do auto tip there so pay attention. Its 20 percent but they deserved every cent and I tipped on top. There was even an incident where a guy walked in and was mumbling, drunk and causing a scene. The assistant manager and another server treated him like a human being and redirected him to the exit. Class. The appetizers were great. The tar tar is a little heavy on the oyster reduction but I like that kind of thing. Great wine selection. They cut all the meat daily in the morning and have a limited number of choices. We shared the 30 Oz rib eye. Unbeatable. Fresh, decently priced and cooked to perfection. My only complaint was it was served cooler then I would have liked. I believe this was due to me asking for it to be cut before being brought out. We were sharing the steak so it made sense at the time. GET THE BONE MARROW BUTTER. Unbelievable. The sides were the bomb. Summer Squash and garlic mash. Can't go wrong. Desert and ports were everything I would want. it's a pricey place but worth every penny. I'll be coming back again. read more

Bateau - Rib eye. - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am in love with Bateau! Every time my in-laws are in town they want to eat at Bateau every day. The weird thing is, Bateau is ultimately a steakhouse, but you wouldn't necessarily know it. They've traded the dark masculine den-like comfort of your usual steakhouse/bar for a light-filled minimalist cafe style that just HAPPENS to have delectable meats hanging from a well-appointed window. The service has always been perfect every time we go. We've even gone with my in-laws who can be challenging eaters with their diets, and the waitstaff has always been gracious, understanding, and patient. The staff is always wonderful at advising when things have gluten or a lot of sugar - when they're not sure, they ask. We've tried most of the menu, the various cuts, the a la carte options, and the tasting menu. The tasting menu was the least impressive, but it changes so often that we could have just gone on an off day. 3 out of the 5 or 6 dishes (I can't remember) were spectacular even on the tasting menu. As with most steak places, consistency is difficult. One cow will always taste different from another, and it's challenging making use of the whole cow for sustainability. That said, I feel like the meat enthusiasts behind steak houses can sometimes forget that others don't have the same refined palette. I think this can cause the meat to come out "bland" sometimes as some may put it, because maybe they really want you to taste the unique properties of that steak and too much seasoning can overwhelm that. But also maybe some people just want tasty meat to shove in their mouths and don't give it much more thought than that. Some nights the steak is well seasoned and other times it's a bit bland. I feel that's par for the course with steak places, though. We've never had an experience where the meat was unacceptably bland. And even if it were, solved by BONE MARROW BUTTER! Overall I HIGHLY recommend Bateau to any carnivores out there that value what the meat meisters here are up to. read more

Budget around $60 to $100/person. For $75/person, you can get 5 course tasting menu; however, your entire table has to eat it and you won't get the meats. Like everyone mentioned, yes- there is a 20% service charge. Leave your coat with the hostess. Check the chalkboard for their limited list of meats and its weight. Order to the server and the hostess will cross off the items when meats are unavailable (mini competition between customers to choose first). For $3, you can choose either the bone marrow butter (thick and heavy) or preserved lemon and brown butter (light) for your meats. You can order appetizers and sides. They give you complementary funky red appetizer and puffy white mint dessert. For sides, it's basic but I recommended Frites and Aioli $6 to share (or not). Cocktails were as small as 4-6 oz. If it was me on a sunny day, I would've withered from thirst. They didn't ask for meat 'doneness' level (medium, well-done, etc.); it was between rare and medium. For not cooking the meat at all, the order and food serving took ~40 minutes. We had some folks in our party whom did not enjoy the bright red meat too much. The meat was DDDDDDDELICIOUS but quite fatty. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Seattle! We had reservations for 6:30 PM and once we arrived we were taken to the bar as they prepped our table. We got an old fashioned and rose, both great quality. We were then seated and the waitress explained to us the cuts of steak and recommendations. We decided on the frites and aioli, lettuces, 12 oz. 21 day aged bavette steak with bone marrow butter, aligot, and the vegetarian chef special. The frites and aioli and the lettuces came first for our appetizer. The lettuces were good, the dressing was refreshing, and the potato slices were interesting and minty. The frites and aioli were awesome. I know they're just French fries, but they were so good and perfectly crispy. Our main meal came next. The steak was amazing. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The cut I got was tender, had fat and marbling, and had a great flavor. The bone marrow butter on top was a great choice as well. As for the aligot, it was a great compliment to the steak. It was smooth and cheesy, and a wonderful flavor. I didn't get a chance to try the vegetarian dish, but it looked delicious and was completely finished. It was some sort of green onion pancake with mushroom, caramelized onions, edible flowers, and an egg to top it off. For dessert, we got the potato ice cream. It tasted like a heath bar and all the different components worked so well together. So good! One of the highlights was the staff. They were super friendly and accommodating. Right off the bat we told them one of us was vegetarian and they were very accommodating and explained to us what they do to make a vegetarian dish. They were also telling us which food was completely vegetarian. They were also able to make a vegetarian version of meat dishes, such as the frites since it was made from beef fat. They came to check on us at the right times and were super friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. It's pricey, but it was my birthday so it was definitely well worth it. Will definitely be back! read more

Bateau - 21 day aged 12 oz. bavette steak with bone marrow butter on top and aligot on the side. - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First off, get the old fashioned. It's amazing. It's not a traditional old fashioned but they use the proper cubes and a blend of cognac. It's delish. Order the French fries fried in tallow. 100% the best fries I've ever had. This is what food tasted like before progressives cucked up half the food industry. Next, ignore the steak recommendations. They will tell you their tri-tip is tender but it'll be like you expect. If you want a juicy steak you'll have to pony up the $100+ for the New York or similar. They do a great job cooking it though. The appetizers liver pâté is ok (the spread is bland and the cracker/jam is a over cooked plum taste) but the Reuben is to die for. Given the price and questionable recommendations I had to ding. The fries and Reuben are amazing. A tad snooty but I guess it's the new wave food snoot we now expect in Seattle. I would give 3.5 and since I never round up giving a 3. read more

Excellent French steakhouse by Renee Erickson. It's SUPER pricey so be prepared to pay some major cash for delicious steak and sides. All the cuts of beef are on the chalkboard and then crossed off as patrons order them. We enjoyed the baby lettuce salad and the meatballs appetizer. For sides we had the escarole, mashed potatoes, and frites. The frites are AMAZING. We ordered two different cuts of meat in order to have medium for one and medium rare for the other. The medium arrived medium rare and had to be sent back to be finished off. There is a solid wine list featuring many Italian and French varietals. Mark-up is pretty substantial on the bottles. If you want a drink before dinner, I recommend Bar Melusine next door and they will come get you when your table is ready. Overall, Bateau is a very classy experience though you might save it for special occasions! read more

My steak was tough and overlooked. The bone marrow butter had no flavor. The frites were pretty good but that can hardly save a meal. My dad was visiting town so I thought I'd take him for a nice early birthday dinner and we were both thoroughly disappointed. Myself more so due to paying $251 without even getting any drinks. read more

Bateau - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Second time eating here and this is an excellent steak house. Waitress did a good job of explaining how the menu works and giving suggestions in regards to food size and what we could and could not share. Definitely not your typical steak house, so don't expect that. However this is definitely a nice change from the typical. Will continue to come back. Cocktails were excellent. Wine list was good too. Almost tried dessert but opted not to. read more

Bateau is quite possibly the best steakhouse in Seattle. It's also the most expensive. If you're looking for a traditional steak dinner that harkens back the glory days, look elsewhere (Jaks or the Met). But if you want a steak that's going to make you think about and appreciate your food, there is no equal to Bateau. Everything here supports the steak, from the unique takes on classic steakhouse cocktails like their amazing old fashioned, to the starters that help to prepare you for the unique and amazing steaks. The steaks on offer change throughout the night, with many cuts limited to only one or two. This leads to a fun initial rush as you quickly try to determine which steak you want, and hurry to get it ordered before another customer takes it. However, after the initial dash, the meal follows a very European pace. Prepare for at least three drinks, the first a cocktail, followed by at least one glass of wine while waiting for entrees and enjoying conversation, and then a second glass of wine with the steak itself. The steaks, when they arrive, will blow you always. We sampled three different ages from 2 farms. The youngest and most tender was a 21 day aged bavette. It was some of the smoothest steak we've had. Next was a 42 day aged ribeye. This had an intense beefiness, and the lemon brown butter helped to cut through the beef fat that you get with even this leaner ribeye. Finally, there was an 84 day aged top sirloin. This was the one I ordered and was definitely the star of the show (although all were amazing). This steak had a mild "funkiness" that was complemented by the marrow butter. It also had a very delicate overall texture, especially for a cut that's not known for its tenderness. Every time I come to bateau, I shoot for these longer aged cuts as they typically present the most unique and differentiated steak experience. Overall, we will be back again, and we may eventually try their tasting menu, especially because we just found out you can add a steak to the tasting menu, which would be a great way to experience the best of the kitchen while also getting the amazing steaks that are Bateau's signature. read more

2 Star rating because this place is TOTALLY OVERRATED. I normally only write reviews on restaurants I Iike, but last night was very disappointed with Bateau and I even felt dupped by the hype. Pros - good service. A bit pretentious but attentive - decor is nice. Interesting view of meat aging Cons - overpriced. You can get steaks just as good at capital grill or other steakhouses for cheaper - over engineered way if ordering. Pick you cut down to the ounce. Different but very gimmicky. - sides and appetizers were good but don't live up to the hype. The octopus didn't work for me. Overall big hype but mediocre reality. Sorry. As a meat lover, i wanted to love this restaurant read more

Came here for a birthday dinner. Chose the chefs tasting menu. The meal lasted for two hours but it was two hours of meat heaven. Great pairing with the bateau martini. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but sheik. This is a perfect place for a meal for two. read more

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Solid steak, not the best but good. Just way, way overpriced. If you are looking for a one time unique experience of different cuts go here, then go back to a cheaper and better steakhouse on the regular. I had the 110 dollar 17oz ribeye read more

It is unfortunate that I feel the need to write this poor review. I wanted to like this restaurant. I like the concept, I like the owner/ restaurant group, and I like the overall vibe of the place. But my experience tonight was so underwhelming that I feel like it should be memorialized. The start of our experience was great. We were promptly greeted and shown to our table with a view of the butchering fridge (woah, awesome). The menu and unique ordering deal was explained to us in detail, and we were on board and excited. Our server came out and grabbed a drink order and then came back and gave us a rundown of some of the best options on the blackboard for what type of steak we were looking for. This is right up our alley, and we're set on the bone-in New York (traditionally one of my favorite cuts of steak). The drinks come out - she gets a daiquiri and I get an old fashioned. Compliments to the bartender, these are absolutely fantastic. We're like, "hell yeah, this is gonna be great." We order the rest of our meal: steak tartare and bread and butter to start, frites and aioli (sub ketchup for aioli) and buttery mashed potatoes as our sides. The tartare comes out, and it's solid, but no bread. Probably 15 minutes go by, and still no bread. No biggie, we don't say anything, but our server pops by and realizes there's still no bread. He brings it to us and told us our first order was burned, which caused the delay. Don't really care, it's just bread and butter. By the way, I'd never had tapioca crackers (which accompanied the steak tartare), they were cool, and I appreciate the innovativeness. But here's where things start going off track... we get our steak delivered, and our server disappears. Later on we got the frites with ketchup, and then later we get the mashed potatoes. Kind of weird these didn't all come out at the same time, but we're not snobs, and we don't really care, but... Nobody asked my girlfriend if she wanted another drink (she wanted to get another cocktail (the sling)) or check in on us in any way at all. So we're eating our entree for about 30 minutes, and then we're full and done. We left one piece of the steak on the plate because we were both full, and we left quite a bit of the mashed potatoes on the plate because quite frankly they were gummy and not very good, but nobody stopped at our table. A hostess stopped by to fill our waters once, but our server was nowhere to be found. So we waited... and waited... and finally, way out of character, I flagged down a staff member and said, "hey, we've been finished for about 30 minutes, but we're not getting any service." She was totally cool and grabbed our check ($270) and I paid, and we were ready to leave. She apologized and said that they thought we were still eating because we still had some food on our table. Fine, but what happened to our server, and why didn't anyone check in with us? Here's the thing... we left food on our table because it wasn't really very good. We were told they typically cook their steaks to medium rare - awesome! I actually like rare plus, but a bone in steak I usually like medium rare to render the fat around the bone. But this steak was rare, and I mean really rare. The fatty tissue still had super tough sinewy parts that I had to cut around after spitting some out in my first bite. The mashed potatoes were super gummy and straight up not very good. The bread came out super late. We didn't get asked if we wanted a second round of cocktails. Yeesh. For a fine dining experience, I hate to say that this was the worst I've had in Seattle, but it was. Shoot, we went to el gaucho happy hour 3 days before this, spent $70, and had ten times the experience we did at Bateau for 1/4 of the price. Like I said, I really wanted to like this place. Let's bring in some awesome new conceptual steakhouses to this city! But this experience fell way, way short of what I would expect from a fine dining restaurant. For this price, I think you should be able to expect the service to be at least decent. Ours was not. Giving 2 stars because the cocktails were awesome and I love the concept. read more

Extremely rude staff. Went there on a weekend and the staff was extremely rude and impolite. I first thought it was just the host at the front desk but then realized it was even the wait staff. All of us were completely surprised on just how rude they were. I get that the restaurants are struggling and are overwhelmed but if I am paying for food and service I would expect some minimal level of pleasantries. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

I would of preferred to just not come here food was extremely just plain and mid. If your thinking of coming just go somewhere else

Tip: if you like your steaks cooked more than medium RARE. Do not go to Bateau. My husband and I ordered a 20 oz ribeye to share. As our waiter was stepping back from our table, he quickly muttered "I assume you want that medium rare" and started to walk away. I stopped him & said " No! no! We prefer it medium, please. Very MEDIUM!" It was served to us sliced, and guess what...it was on the extremely RARE side of medium rare. But since it had been sliced, how can it be sent back to be cooked longer? It can't! Occasionally we'll eat rare/medium rare meat (if served by a friend and we want to be polite), but for a $140 steak, shouldn't we get it how we prefer??? And this steak was almost blue, so rare in the middle, and very hard to chew. Apparently not. Now that I've scrolled thru Yelp reviews, I see that at Bateau, the customer doesn't get to choose their desired temp. Seems like most of the time the server doesn't even ask how you want it. Ribeyes are my favorite--I like the fattiness & marbling. But this $140 ribeye was 1/3 (unrendered) fat. Anyway...I don't typically complain about the expense of a meal. We've dined at much more expensive restaurants--but when it's a wonderful experience you don't think about the price. Unfortunately we walked away from Bateau with that dumbfounded feeling, "we spent $300 for that?" Highlight of the meal was the Bateau salad. Low: sadly the steak, dessert a close second. Sad:( read more

"Oh, I have something for you," the server told us. We'd just spent $500 on dinner for four of us to celebrate my birthday. When you're born on Christmas Eve, you never get to celebrate on your actual birthday so my people try to make it count since I rarely get to do anything special. For me, that was going to Bateau the day before my birthday. My husband mentioned it was my birthday when making the reservation and when confirming. The server told me happy birthday. But then, when it came time to order dessert, we declined, thinking no way we could eat more than a bite or two and we just spent $500, surely they'll bring us something sweet. They brought us the bill and four tiny one-bite meringues. No dessert. No candle. Even though the table on the other end of the restaurant celebrated a birthday and were given a dessert with a candle. After we paid, the server said she had something for us so we assumed it was dessert. When it arrived, I looked it up and down, wondering what it was. Then I realized. It wasn't a dessert. It was a freaking taper candle in a candlestick. "So you have something to blow out and make a wish," the server said. Nice thought but UM, NO. It felt kind of tacky. We spent $500. Give us a dessert or just don't mention the birthday at all. Don't bring me a stupid taper candle to blow out. It honestly put a damper on the end of the meal. My parents, unaccustomed to Seattle's upscale restaurant scene, were especially surprised. The meat was great and the server very friendly and knowledgeable but I wouldn't say our experience was particularly special considering how much we spent. Our second bottle of red wine was also delayed, coming a few minutes after our meat, which was kind of unacceptable in my opinion. Oh well. read more

So everything everyone said was good here I'd agree but I would like to do a special shoutout regarding the bread pudding. It's absolutely the best f?*^%#+ dessert I've every had. Try it and you'll thank me later. Also the mash potatoes and mushrooms are the ish!!! read more

Bateau was on my bucket list from the moment they opened, and it only took me a year to pull together foodie friends for a dining experience, at least I am doing better with a review "only" 6 months after the fact... LOL. This review covers my personal experience on 3 Dec 2016 (Sat night) in a party of 6. Decor/ atmosphere is in keeping with the Renee Erickson (RE) restaurants, simple but elegant and low-key. Hubby and I arrived first and settled in with drinks while waiting for our friends; as with RE's other restaurants, I cannot say that I am really blown away with the cocktail program(s). This is likely due to personal preference, however- as I rarely do anything besides wine these days. Once our friends arrived, we quickly decided the power of our 6-person group was in trying as many different items as possible, and quickly scrubbed the Chef's Tasting Menu, which didn't look particularly appealing. Upon arrival, we were presented with a complimentary amuse bouche- an interesting flavored gougere (this review is way too tardy for me to remember what the flavor was, just that it was savory.) Since we all agreed the speciality cuts of beef were the way to go, we settled on a salad to nibble on while we decided exactly what we were going to do steak-wise. As with all of the Sea Creatures restaurants, I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and taste of the (mostly) vegetarian sides and appetizers- our Chicories "salad" ($13; peregion beans, fennel, cured beef belly, hen's egg, green goddess dressing) was impeccable. We also couldn't resist the frites & aioli ($6) because who needs an excuse for fries??? Steak wise, we opted for a few different cuts from a few different local farms in order to taste a variety of cuts and producers. Unfortunately because the steak menus were not "portable" (they change by the hour) and I didn't keep careful notes- all I've got is the receipt descriptions and prices but not the particulars of the ranch and the raising. And here is where (for me personally) this review became a 4-star versus a 5. Although I am not a huge beef eater, I love me a few bites of a tender steak. But there was something definitely missing in the texture/ preparation/ taste of the steaks that I had. Perhaps the sides were just so extraordinary that the steaks seem to lack in comparison? I also realized that I prefer a nice French sauce to the butters offered with the steaks at Bateau, at $3 per flavor. However, our server was kind enough to bring us gratis a mix of every single butter on their menu so we could all sample- bone marrow, preserved lemon & brown butter, anchovy, and nori. Our group ordered a 10-oz filet GR ($98), 9-oz Petite Top Round GR ($43), 6-oz Ranch BRF ($26), and a 14-oz Ribeye BRF ($82). The recommendation is 6-8 oz per person, but honestly with that (6.5oz/pp avg) and a couple of sides we were all extremely comfortably full (but not bursting). Enough room for dessert. For sides, we got the Fried Cauliflower ($10; hazelnut, brown butter, preserved lemon, nigella, honey), Renee's Kale Gratin ($10 on the menu, but we were charged $8; cream, nutmeg, aged cheddar), and a bread&butter ($5). All IMHO the stars of the show!! We had just enough room for dessert to split as a group, and decided to go for the Boat Street Bread Pudding ($10x2; rum butter, cream). Honestly, this pudding is out-of-the-world, crazy amazing. One of my friends, who had a milestone bday in January, was trying to figure out a way to MAKE this in a large cake sized sheet. And then (at the ripe ole age of 50) he could've died and gone to heaven!! *Note: this recipe is in Renee Erickson's cookbook, which is in the browse section of the Edible City exhibit @ MOHAI through September. Our drinks total (3 cocktails, 6 glasses of wine, 3 beers, 2 non-alcoholic sodas, and 2 coffees) came to ~$150. For a grand total of just north of $600 ($101.49 per person) including the mandatory 20% service charge. I had no issues with the included tip (for any party size), as service was excellent, and I/we generally do tip 20%+ for good service... bonus is that we didn't have to try and do math in our post-dining enjoyment!! One extra touch is that we received complimentary house-made meringue mignardises (again the flavor escapes me.. I remember it was herbaceous) with the final bill. read more

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Skip this place unless you want to be greeted by arrogant host, ditzy wait staff and small servings (thank God) of awful bites. Meat is average at best-wait time for entree is beyond acceptable. The asparagus was the only note worthy dish. The bread pudding was ruined by the liquid dairy substance it was soaking in. They changed their hamburger, which used to be fabulous as take out- Utter joke all around. Such a wonderful decor and feel inside. Maybe a crape cafe should takes its place. read more

Not a good experience. We were really craving some amazing steak and decided to try Bateau out. We were greeted by someone who lacked a "welcoming" personality. We had made reservations, and it didn't seem to register with this person. Once we had been seated, service was just simply slow. Our drinks took at least 10 minutes to show up. Then it took another 20 minutes for the waitress to come introduce herself and talk to us about the most confusing steak selection we've ever seen. There was nearly 50 different steaks to order, each with the name that wasn't helpful in choosing, like "Denver", and as we found out later offered no additional flavor. While waiting for our meal to show up, I ordered a second glass of wine, and waited 15 minutes for it. By the time we finally got our steaks, we had been seated for 95 minutes! We ordered four different steaks which for the most part tasted exactly the same as each other, and the texture was nearly identical. As for the appetizers and sides, to earthy for our taste. Max Parking time was for two hours only so by the time we finished our steaks, we didn't even have The opportunity to look at desert because we needed to move our vehicle. A simple steak dinner should not take two hours! read more