Loved the food, loved the view, and really, really loved the service. It was friendly, fast, and handled exactly the way I could have hoped for. I had the meatloaf, which was a little too dense for my taste, but still very good. read more

Solid food, nothing special but was great quality. Views were great and service was good. Went during brunch and they serve banana bread when you order so that was cool. Would go again for drinks and maybe apps read more

BluWater Bistro - Burger - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went on a Sunday at 6 PM and it was moderately busy. We had a table of 6. I didn't notice that it was stinky or dirty as other reviewers had commented. The view was beautiful as to be expected of the Waterfront. I used to go here way back when it was the Leschi Lake Cafe so maybe my expectations were low. Cuz when I used to go it was expected and entertainment when a wharf rat would run through the bar! Anyhoo, my Parmesan crusted rockfish with capers dish was huge and delicious. For $26.50 I thought it was a good value. My husband got some healthy bowl and said it was very good as well. The French dippers enjoyed theirs but they did look well done, so don't get it if you like it pink and the clams looked pretty good too. The service was fabulous. Or waitress was very attentive and did a great job. We would definitely go back again. read more

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It's OK. Seems a bit run down, even the outside is worn. Drinks are good, the view is great, food just ok. If you're in the area and the weather is sunny, it's a nice spot to sit outside and watch the boats. It's been a few years since we had been here and I thought their prices were high for the quality of food. Staff is very friendly! Nice close parking lot. read more

BluWater Bistro - Mediterranean platter - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I give it a 3.5 stars. It's a solid brunch spot, nothing mind blowing. The batter in my chicken fried steak and eggs was cooked well, I enjoyed the seasoning and batter for it. It wasn't too thick. I wish my chicken fried steak was on the side and not topped on the mashed potatoes though because it did make the bottom part soften as I continued eating. The mashed potatoes with it was a first for me and I did enjoy it. The scone served with it was amazing thought, it wasn't dry. The potato's in the steak and eggs were flavorful and the steak was cooked well. The only thing I didn't enjoy was my Bloody Mary, I took 2 sips of it and went to waste, sadly. But overall I'd come here if I want to enjoy a view. But would it be something I'm craving? Not necessarily. But if it was a suggestion through a friend for brunch, I wouldn't oppose to it. read more

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Wonderful food, service and ambiance. We sat outside and enjoyed the crab mac and cheese, the fish and chips and the caprese salad with shrimp. Everything was fresh and tasty. Our server on the patio was excellent. Will definitely visit again. read more

Gorgeous view, somehow the staff are always the nicest upbeat people so very welcoming. If you sign up for texts you can get sent deals. Good for a hearty meal. Try the meat loaf! read more

BluWater Bistro - Dock next to parking lot - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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- Food is good. - Ambiance is amazing. - Service is decent, but pay when you order cause paying can be longer than getting your food (ETTP: 20-25min). read more

BluWater Bistro - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Took my friends and daughter are there for Easter brunch. My daughter is allergic to dairy and told the waitress. She also told the waitress she doesn't eat meat so you're the ham and eggs, and I told them no ham just eggs and potatoes no cheese no dairy the waitress said, they put milk in the eggs, so I'll make sure they don't do that well, I'll come ham, no eggs So everyone else's starved, and we decide to eat without her. And they bring out her eggs and potatoes, and she can see the potatoes obviously have cheese on them. She asked the waitress, are you sure these eggs don't have milk, also, are you sure there's no cheese? Waitresses oh no they didn't put cheese and I can tell those eggs have no milk. Well, we could obviously see the cheese on the potatoes so she didn't eat those. I ate a few of them. So she eats her eggs, very slowly, and of course there's pieces of ham floating around. Anyhow, after about two hours, she got sick as a dog because they probably put milk in the eggs. Wen spent $200 for brunch for four people, why can't they get it right? Please tell the cooks to be a little more sensitive when people explain about their allergies. read more

The food & service where really good here! I would go back as it had a lovely view. Kind of a cozy atmosphere. They had live music while we were there. Lots of parking. read more

We were looking for a restaurant that had available reservation for dinner on Easter but that wasn't a fixed price (super expensive) menu. We ate outside with fantastic views of Lake Washington and Mt Rainier was visible! The menu is limited but we all LOVED our food. It is NOT cheap but it was great food and the views are to die for! Service was so fast we were shocked. read more

Tldr: here for the views and Thai wings Setvice: our server was extremely accommodating. We had shared with her that were sharing he fish and chips, and later I found out she halved our order into separate plates and gave us each our own tartar sauce so we don't fight over it Environment : huge space lost of seating indoor and outdoor. We sat by the windows to watch the blue angels fly over lake Washington. Food: we got fish and chips, Thai wings, and a frozen strawberry margarita. The strawberry margarita was NOT frozen lol, I probably just got all the liquid part of it. The fish and chips were good, but the cabbage coleslaw tasted like the cabbage was not washed properly, and tasted like dirt...if u know what I mean. The Thai wings tho were pretty good, surprisingly. Would order that again if I had to come back. read more

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Shoot, I wish I had taken photos. We were invited here for lunch and to be honest, we were a little concerned based on the reviews,. I have to say, however, the food we had was absolutely delicious. High marks for the fish and chips and we have had our fair share of fish and chips, even in the UK! The crust was perfectly crispy, the fish, tender and flavorful. All the food was seasoned nicely. Now, I will say,there is so much potential for this restaurant to take things to the next level with some renovations. The view of the water can't be beat. The service was decent and always responsive when we asked for coffee and water refills. I say give Bluwater bistro a chance,and management, take advantage of the great potential! read more

BluWater Bistro - Water views - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good place to hangout and enjoy a good view. Beautiful location. Perfect for people who like waterfront and a good walk after meals.

Great waterfront dining experience with a dog friendly patio! I had the lobster Poboy, which was delicious. Sorry I didn't catch my server's name, but they all delivered impeccable service. Large menu to please every taste. Highly recommended! read more

I came here for Christmas Eve dinner service and it was really a lovely experience. The goods: nice vibe, cute restaurant, kind staff and bartenders, and a nice location. The food was uneventful which honestly is appreciated with seafood for me. The restaurant had hired carolers which was a nice addition. They were slammed with reservations and ended up running around 30-45 minutes late. We were sent to the bar, and they were able to serve us pretty quickly given the rush. The bar could have used more staff. Another low was the gross blue lighting which made it so you couldn't see the lake and you felt like you were under fluorescents. I had a great time, though! read more

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We went for my daughter's birthday brunch today and everyone that ordered French toast had ants and they didn't even give us a break on the bill $314 dollars never going back their again read more

BluWater Bistro - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were a large group attending on Christmas Day. The service was very good and the Ambiance was beautiful and cozy with a working fireplace. They had a nice selection from which to choose. I ordered the Gorgonzola and Pear Ravioli paired with the Wild Seasonal Salad which I enjoyed. Others in our party sitting close where I could see ordered the Christmas Turkey Dinner, and New York Steak. They both were pleased. read more

BluWater Bistro - Gorgonzola Pear Ravioli - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I decided to give BluWater another chance. Service was terrible and the food was horribly overpriced. $44 for a tiny piece of halibut on a huge bed of pasta - seriously??? We should have saved our money and gone next door to Pablo Y Pablo. read more

BluWater Bistro - Halibut, Aglio y Olio Cappellini pasta, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, watercress, basil pesto - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food! Always consistent- my favs are the Thai wings, baked Brie and the onion soup (especially during the fall/winter season). And you cannot beat the views! on a beautiful sunny day great place to grab a bite. And service is always fast and reliable. Thank you! read more

Not good. My brother ordered his burger medium rare, it came out well done. My fries were cold upon arrival, my mom ordered the mussels, four of which didn't open. The food is bad but it isn't completely inedible, If you want a bland restaurant option for your visiting grandparents, this is the place to go. The service was good even though they were slammed, the staff were nice. The building seemed dirty and unkempt, there were bugs everywhere and it just wasn't very clean or well maintained. Overall I would never eat here again (although I will have to b/c my poor grandparents can't handle flavor on their tongues -- this is where we always take them). In Seattle, a world renowned seafood location, it's disappointing that a restaurant like this exists, I've had better seafood in Peoria Illinois. read more

BluWater Bistro - "medium rare" burger - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Usually excellent food. Went for the Halibut fish & chips last night. Beautiful evening, delicious food...great service...the evening was tainted by the non-stop and repetitive playing of James Brown music. We love JB, but there's a time and place. A sit down restaurant is NOT an appropriate venue for music involving SCREAMING and SCREECHING. We left early and took half our food to go, well aware that re-heated fish & chips are not good. read more

Prepare your taste buds for a deep dive into maritime magnificence at BluWater Bistro! While lesser establishments merely serve seafood, BluWater orchestrates an aquatic symphony that would make Poseidon himself request a reservation. Their salmon is so fresh it's practically still doing the upstream shuffle, and the prawns are so plump they must be hitting the gym between courses. The ambiance? Picture an elegant coastal retreat where every table feels like you've somehow scored the captain's private dining quarters. The service staff glides through the space with the grace of synchronized swimmers, delivering plates that are more artfully arranged than a mermaid's vanity table. And don't even get me started on their clam chowder--it's so creamy and rich, it probably has its own offshore bank account. Their seared scallops are caramelized to such perfection, they should be hanging in the Louvre instead of sitting on your plate. Pro tip: If you're feeling fancy (and slightly rebellious), order the chef's special. It's like getting a surprise party for your mouth, minus the awkward small talk with relatives. Bottom line: If finding Nemo was this delicious, the movie would've had a very different ending. 5 out of 5 starfish! read more

I hate to be the bare of bad news, but was extremely unhappy here tired to stay positive. They have a very selective menu came here for Valentine's the mean for just myself $60 for a lobster tale and premium steak let me just say Applebees would have had a better presentation and better cook of meat no chilies 3 carrots and mostly paying $60 for mashed potatoes. Drinks took way too long. Number great views but just dropped the ball too much. Took 3 server to get my drinks. read more

Tried to dine here on Saturday of MDW. We were seated promptly and then promptly forgotten about. Sat for about 15 mins with no greeting, no water, no bread so it seemed a little off putting when the table right next to us sat down and immediately had waters/bread/an attentive server. We made the choice to bring our business elsewhere so we went to Pablo y Pablo next door. Bye BluWater Bistro, I'll never be back read more

We did a stop and go for takeout at the Leschi location. Seafair was in full effect as the Hydro Races were going on and the Blue Angels were performing among other air acrobatics. So, there were a few folks in there viewing the happenings on the lake. BluWater Bistro on Leschi is always a happening spot. We called in our order and it was ready when they said it would be. We wanted to try the limited time offered Whole Dungeness Crab Seafair entree. This dish came with two sides, roasted corn and roasted potatoes. Once arriving back at the pad I added some broccoli for extra veggies. I was a little disappointed with the Crab though. While it came with melted butter, it was devoid of any other seasoning. I'm not saying drown it in salt or pepper, but some Old Bay, Slap Ya Mama, Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning, or even Grillin with AB's all-purpose seasoning would have been right on time. Think about it next time Chef! read more

PROS: great ambiance offering an awesome "eat on the water" experience, good friendly service, the food was good too: burger overall was great, the patty was seasoned perfectly, good fries, spinach and potatoes - tasty. Salmon was good, too, but could have been a little more flavorful. Strawberry lemonade... perfect! CONS: restaurant (structure & furnishings) needs a little updating read more

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BluWater is our own little 'Cheers' in the Leschi neighborhood, where everybody knows your name. My now-husband and I have been coming here for over 4 years since moving to the area, and it holds so many of our favorite memories. He even proposed to me on the dock outside! We've brought our family and best friends here because it's truly our favorite spot in Seattle. The location on the water is stunning, the food is delicious, and the drinks are top-notch, but what really makes BluWater stand out is the incredible staff. They've been here for years, and they make you feel like family every time. They always go above and beyond for us--and our dog! When we sit outside, they bring her water, check on her, and even treat her like their own. When she's not with us, they still ask how she's doing. We've been taking her here since she was a puppy over 3 years ago. We've never had a bad experience here--just a lot of love, fun, good times, and great food. My personal favorite dish is the Gorgonzola Pear Ravioli, and you MUST try the blackberry drop, one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Long live Bluwater. read more

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Place is just ok. Draft beers are expensive. Frustrating there is NO happy hour ever. They charge a fee for use of credit card on already above average cost of their food and drink. I'd love to be a frequent customer but they need a happy hour. I've asked if happy hour will ever come back. The answer is No because they don't need to because they are always busy. That's nice for them I guess. read more

Mediocre steak, mediocre service, nice view if you're lucky. I got the cowboy ribeye. Although it was cooked to medium well, it was still dry. Not sure how that happens. read more

BluWater Bistro - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went on New Years Day 2025 for lunch. I was glad to see some old favorites back on the menu!!! We were able to sit near a wi Dow and the service was good. I ordered the salmon and lemon wilted spinach small plate and my husband ordered the NW Salmon Scramble off the daily specials sheet. We enjoyed them both. The salmon is my go to because it's simply prepared, healthy, and consistently delicious. read more

Went to BluWater Bistro for the first time. Came up as highly rated for the Leschi neighborhood. Has lakeside location and delicious menu offerings. The fish and chips, Blu Prime rib dip, and the added treat of complimentary banana bread all contribute to a delightful dining experience. What could be better than enjoying it all while gazing out over Lake Washington and off into mountains? read more

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We went there for Christmas. The food was absolutely horrible. The Christmas prime rib was so tough you couldn't cut it with a knife. It was thrown on top of disgusting amount of vegetables, mash potatoes, stuffing. Honestly the worst meal ever! Everything was the cooks fault. They staff tried but they also made lots of $$$ for a terrible product. We had arranged two tables that could be near each other. But someone at the restaurant decided to put us all together out on the patio. He assured us it was going to be very warm out there. Only to find out that they knew the heater was broken so that took about 45 minutes to get a new one while we sat out there freezing. Then instead of giving us two servers, they gave us one server who could not keep up. It was just a complete disaster on Christmas. We weren't there spending $100. We were there spending $1000 and we should've had some consideration. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. read more

Came in to get some lunch. We had the Cowboy steak, Thai mussels and Fish & Chips very tasty! Jordan our server was amazing! She was polite, detailed and very focused on creating a great time for us. Thanks Blu Water and Jordan! read more

BluWater Bistro - This was a picture of the Cowboy Steak from a previous time....yesterday they had a pico de gallo and avocado topping...still amazing! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came on a sunny Saturday for brunch with a party of 5, surprisingly the restaurant had no wait and was not busy but we were seated inside and the patio looked more packed. Blended mango margaritas to start and they did not disappoint, our waitress was pleasant and attentive. One thing we decided to change ourselves was the amount of room given at our table, they pushed two small square tables together to seat 5 people which became tight very quickly, so once the party of four next to us left we pushed their table to ours for an L shaped situation that gave us more room. Initially there was nothing brought out to us aside from water and our drinks so we ordered a plate of fries for the table which were both crispy, also noticed the party of 4 next to us requested additional fries that were not "flimsy". The waitress then brought us slices of banana bread for the table and allowed us more time to decide our orders. I got the Bistro Eggs and it was pretty mid - I remember coming last summer and the potatoes were seasoned well and had Parmesan but not today. The bacon varied from plate to plate, but again we didn't send anything back. Overall I would say if you want a nice water view on leschi and don't mind the food being mediocre then this is the place - I would also say price point matched the area. read more

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I really wanted to love this place given we live so close by, but the food was OK and overall the staff just wasn't very friendly. My burger was raw inside, and the waiter did have it remade and asked me how I wanted it cooked which I appreciated. Part of the seating literally looks like it's in the parking lot (on Astro turf) - the hostess really wanted to seat us there until we pressed and asked for a table closer to the water. Unfortunately won't go back again - not a great vibe and just expect an overall better and friendlier (!) experience when I'm eating out. read more

If you're nearby I'd suggest getting on the mailing list. New acronym for you. IBW - Inflation Buster Wednesday. Today's Special - Fajitas + Margarita for the princely sum of $16.00 What? That's basically get a cocktail and some yummy food is free. Can't beat that. The missus and I had a dinner at home planned but when the Bluwater email came through - we made a beeline for the IBW special. They will have fried chicken, Dungeness crab and many other fun items so it's more than worth your while. Cheers! read more

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The location is so nice - right on the water. But I thought the restaurant was not very clean and had an old carpet smell. There were spiders and webs in the ceilings. A moth was flying around. The food was not good. My burger was undercooked. The wings were okay. Cauliflower steak was not good. However, the service was excellent. Everyone that we interacted with was absolutely great. read more

Met some friends for a sunday brunch. The food was OK. we ordered the shrimp and grits which they served in a cast iron skillet and sadly was overcooked and undercooked at the same time aka dry and crunchy. The service was slow too. And why do these older restaurants not just rip up the old carpet? The smell is nauseating. read more

The owner has an anger problem. When I complained about the built-in extra charge, ASSUMING the use of a credit card WITHOUT ASKING US, he tried to say others do the same thing, I told him I refused to pay anyone who charged us without clear advance notice. I will not return here to pay for the view. Food was mediocre and pricey. Clam chowder was primarily potato chowder. The faded hulk was virtually empty. read more