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Bowriders Grill

4.0 (55 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Madison M.

Great ambiance and hot dog was perfect. Paired with the wine and beer that they had to offer as well.

A gorgeous view!

The steak tacos are delicious. The view is beautiful. The service was friendly. A great location for a restaurant.

Beautiful view and great wine!
Sabrina M.

What a stunning location. We were at Gas Works and the view was so beautiful from there, I wanted to continue the experience. I simply googled "wine" in the area and searched for waterfront options. We walked from Gas Works to Bowriders Grill, which was a little tricky. We arrived at the restaurant and found a sign that they're closed because of water issues ? Thankfully we explored further and saw people sitting at tables. Turns out we were actually at the restaurant next door called Westward. It was confusing but you have to walk down a pathway through a shipyard to get there. I'm glad we made the effort to figure it out. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful views and great service and great prices! Highly recommend!!

Kids grilled cheese and cheeseburger
Tracy D.

As my 12 year old said - 5 stars! What a gem of a find after going to Gas Works Park. Opened in 2021. Fun spot with deliciously, cared for and curated food. We had bbq sandwich, shrimp skewers, grilled cheese, hamburger and drinks. Overlooking the lake and downtown Seattle with plant of outdoor seating. We sat at the "boat" seats that had a fire pit and relaxed while enjoying our good food. Can pull up to boat dock for gas too if you had a boat. A place to check out and support! Thanks for your kind service.

Chicken wrap, shrimp wrap, and a bbq chicken sandwich
Sandra S.

I came across Bowriders Grill when I was searching for a spot with a view to enjoy the perfect weather we had today and I'm so glad I discovered it! This place is a vibe, from the view to the music and the smell of bbq, all three of us loved it! Great spot to grab a drink + food and enjoy the view. Also, if you have a boat you can dock right in front and tie up your boat! Looking forward to coming back!

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Kirsten F.

I really liked this spot. Gorgeous view of SLU and the food was honestly really tasty and reasonably priced. My piece of salmon was massive! Very casual spot to catch up with friends and sip on some wine. Be prepared to be patient because parking can be hard on sunny days being so close to Gasworks, and the food wait can be long if it's busy but that just means more time to chat! You can get chips and cookies while you wait for your meal if you're hangry. I loved watching the boats go by.

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Yen D.

Great place on the waterfront that's closer than Westward. Loved the salmon skewers and elote. What's interesting is that they took a boat and cut it into four pieces to make benches around a fireplace which is very cute. There's also Adirondack chairs to sit in as well. They had a limited selection of beers and wines at the moment. I will definitely be back

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Great food, great location, great service, price affordable. The owners are very friendly and nice

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Super fun place for HH. We enjoyed everything about it. Great service. Will bring anyone who comes from out of town here for sure.

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Thank you so much for the five stars Staci!

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Great place to relax with a drink and a snack on the lake. Looking forward to spending the afternoons here.

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Is the outdoor seating area dog-friendly?

Yes! The outdoor seating is dog friendly and we are proud to have won Best in the Pacific Northwest "Most Dog Friendly" two years in a row!

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3.9(3k reviews)
0.7 mi•University District
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this included a trip to the breakfast bar - where i was able to load up with butter, whipped cream,…read morestrawberries, and a couple other fruits also came with a cup of syrup Whew - so this was a sugary rush. I don't know if I've ever consumed so much sugar in as short of a time period as I did here On each piece (that already came with powdered sugar) I spread whipped cream, poured syrup, and ate with butter Being french toast itself has some strong built in advantages - so I can really only compare this against other french toast So while I do wish there was something more solid with this meal - I did know what I was ordering going in The portion size was really good - there were three pretty decent-sized pieces of bread Each piece had an interior that was nice and fluffy but a bit too airy for me - I would've prefered a more solid interior of the bread Eating the toast didn't feel like you were eating something with weight behind it - it felt light - even though the three slices added up to make you full Going off that, the outside of the bread was pretty soft as well - I would've liked it to be more crispy As for the toppings - I thought the syrup was quite good - it complemented the top side of the bread in a nice way Similarly, the whipped cream added a pretty good flavor to the top. It also helped a good amount with the strawberries The butter I'm not sure on. It was hard to spread given the softness of the toast - and I could see that any attempt to spread it would result in the toast breaking apart. Eventually I decided to break off small pieces of butter and eat them at the same time as my toast bite.

I came here for brunch over Valentine's Day weekend. I usually visit the Ballard or SLU locations,…read moreso this was my first time at this particular spot. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated shortly after arriving, which I appreciated. My partner ordered the Vegan Banana Pancakes with a side of potatoes, and I had the Rancher's Breakfast with French toast. Overall, the food was good, but I was really disappointed with the French toast -- it was soggy and not what I expected. Everything else was solid. The service was decent, but when we asked questions about the menu, our server didn't seem very familiar with it, which made ordering a bit less smooth. Unfortunately, the overall atmosphere didn't feel as clean or inviting as the Ballard and SLU locations, and that impacted the experience for me. Because of that, I probably wouldn't return to this location, though I'd still visit the others.

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4.4(23 reviews)
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I had dinner on Wednesday night with a big group. For drink, I had the Thyme traveler, which is…read moremade of verjus blanc, giffard alcohol free ginger, thyme syrup, and apple. The drink was refreshing and I liked it a lot. Regarding food, I thought the appetizers were stronger than the entrees. We had a grand time enjoying the appetizers including burrata, French fries, and focaccia. Everyone went crazy for the fries. Burrata was placed on top of spice-roasted delicata squash and topped with apple balsamic, pomegranate, hazelnut with a side of toasted baguette. I thought the burrata was the best dish out of all. For entree, I had braised short rib with pappardelle port cream sauce, blistered tomato, and sage. I thought the sage had an interesting flavor - it tasted like it was roasted to a crisp. On the other hand, I probably should've gotten something else because I don't really like sweet pasta dishes, and port cream sauce was exactly that. The combination of short rib and pappardelle felt kind of excessive and I was struggling to swallow at times. I appreciate that I had the opportunity to try several dishes during a work event so I didn't have to shell out for the food, but I'm not sure if I'd be back to buy food for myself here again.

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Purple Cafe And Wine Bar - Oh and they have a full service bar.

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3.9(1.4k reviews)
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4.4(80 reviews)
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The Greenwood American Bistro - Bistro steak plate! Best potatoes ever. Steak was nicely cooked.

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3.7(106 reviews)
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The food is okay. The service is okay. When we went, they were out of the summer greens salad, the…read morecuban sandwich, orange cream soda, and all of the pizzas. Half of their salad menu (of only two salads) and ALL of their pizza menu was unavailable on our visit. Also it was incredibly hot today and they couldn't turn the large fan on because the lights that were strung up on the ceiling were in the way. I dunno...maybe hang them up so they're not in the way? Not really impressed with my experience, and not sure if I'll return anytime soon.

The host and server were friendly but the overall experience was not great. As we were waiting to…read morebe seated (after a 30 min wait) we saw two women cut the entire line behind us (30 plus people) and get seated before the long line. We even said something to them about the line assuming they didn't see and they said they'd told the host. I don't think the host realized what happened, but it started the experience off on a bad note. There were water cups but water wasn't filled until 30 minutes in when we asked. I got an iced tea with no sweetener. I had to ask and then it was a limited assortment and the sugar was chunky (old, exposed to water?). They were out of two of the vegetarian options: veggie patty for their burgers and the fried artichokes. We were there two hours after opening so it seemed odd that they were out already. Maybe they had a big party of vegetarians before us. Everyone felt incredibly stressed out and the atmosphere was chaotic. There was no proactive service. I had to flag people down to ask for water, sweetener, a refill. Everyone was rushing around and not paying attention to basics like empty drinks (even empty beers). They were definitely understaffed. The staff that were there were trying, but it affected the experience. The food was actually very good. The jerk cauliflower was tasty and the chicken parm sandwich was good according to my dining companion. Large portions and flavorful. I hesitate to write bad reviews and just attribute things to bad nights but this was definitely notable. I've wanted to try this place for a while but I wish we'd gone somewhere else.

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Wooden City Tavern At Greenlake - Outside view

Outside view

Wooden City Tavern At Greenlake - Fresh burrata with prosciutto, mixed greens, balsamic vin, ciabatta

Fresh burrata with prosciutto, mixed greens, balsamic vin, ciabatta

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3.0(548 reviews)
0.9 mi•University District
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I really like this place. Solid food, good portions, and a menu with a surprising variety of…read moredelicious stuff to choose from. It's like a really good diner, and the best at carby, fatty student comfort food: kimchi fried rice, eggs benny, hot drinks in big mugs, Red Bull sodas, and a long plate of rose tteokbokki to share. You can study/work from open to close, stay fed, and use the bathroom as needed. The staff has great taste in music. It's the kind of place you'll miss when you move away. Docking one star bc twice now, I've had some rando [choice expletive] student come up to my table and say they need to relocate my group to another table bc they have an event they booked in the space and need to set up--well before their booking time begins. Most of the patrons are chill, but whichever student group is booking the space is annoying af. It's the single downside of this spot.

The two of us visited Café on the Ave this past weekend during the UW Cherry Blossom Fest, mostly…read morebecause everywhere else was packed -- and honestly, their cute blossom décor totally drew us in. The sign out front advertised blossom corn dogs, and there was no way we were passing that up. You order at the cashier, and the setup is self‑serve. Food is brought out to your table based on your number, while drinks come with a buzzer for pickup. We tried the Blossom Lattes, which tasted like a rose latte, though a bit sweeter than I prefer. The Blossom Corn Dogs were definitely the highlight: half mozzarella stick, half wiener, coated in sugar and drizzled with pink mayo sauce. They reminded me of a Korean hot dog -- fluffy breading, perfectly crunchy from the deep fry, and surprisingly fun to eat. I did walk away with a full-on sugar coma afterward, but it was worth it for the novelty. Overall, a cute spot to pop into during cherry blossom season.

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Cafe on the Ave - Main counter area to order.

Main counter area to order.

Cafe on the Ave - Breakfast Sandwich (veg)

Breakfast Sandwich (veg)

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4.6(500 reviews)
1.1 mi•Fremont
•$$$

Great food and great experience. The appetizers: diable…read moreshrimp was excellent. 5 pieces, cooked to perfection and presented well, Jalapeño hummus was innovative with a good hunt of Jalapeño but not over powering. Mac and cheese was really goos and we reordered it, and the burrata was great, though I don't remember much about it. For the brunch, the main meals were good. I had their breakfast sandwich and it was tasty and of the right size. Their bread pudding was tasty though it was more of a French toast in a sweet gravy vs a gooey pudding. Interesting twist and it worked. Overall a great place. The service was exceptional and 2 people that took care of us were outstanding. I've been adopting a lower tip approach in Seattle owing the increase in minimum wage, and would like us to get to a European low tip or tip optional situation. This restaurant owing their amazing service made it hard to tip low, but I still had to to stick with my principle. Highly recommend this place for a nice sit down meal.

The guru finds himself in Seattle looking for local fare. This is another place you yelpers said…read morewas good but I have some reservations. I came in super curious about this scallop dish they had. Now I've had scallops every which way possible. Scallops are so yummy they are next to impossible to ruin. But this dish called "oven fired bay scallops" changed my mind. It's basically scallops baked in cheese sauce. I took one bite of this thing and spit it out. I never thought I would hate a scallop dish but this is it. This is an absolute hot mess of a dish that should be taken off the menu and never be made again. The baking basically overcooked the scallops to the point that they are like rubber balls. On top of that all that cheese overpowered the subtle taste of the scallops to such a degree that I couldn't even taste the scallops. Then I tried their prawn appetizer. the chef made this one spicy. There was so much spice on it I could barely taste the prawn. I had to scoop it off the prawn before I could eat it. Those prawn were actually tasty and fresh and perfectly cooked. It really needed nothing more than some lemon juice. Then I had their rigatoni which was ok but the sausage that was in it was also a little spicy. What is this chef's obsession with spice? another thing I noticed was I was trying to find something light but they don't really have anything light. all of their pasta has a traditional tomato sauce or a cream sauce. All their salads are bit and full of cheese. Their pizzas are sizeable and full of toppings. This menu seriously needs to be redone. add a few light dishes and ditch some of the heavy ones. Overall food is decent enough for 4 stars but I am deducting a star for those two terrible appetizers. This is clearly the result of a young chef trying too hard. This chef needs to learn that sometimes less is more.

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SWeL Restaurant - Bar and restaurant

Bar and restaurant

SWeL Restaurant - Oven fired scallops

Oven fired scallops

SWeL Restaurant - Pear Bread Pudding

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