My husband and I love Chinooks, and have been going here for more than 20 years…read more However, I have to preface this review with the fact that it has gotten quite expensive. It always was a bit on the upper end as far as prices go, however, it's so high now that we very rarely go anymore. Because most of the entrées are $30 or higher. So it's hard to get out of there for under $100, dinner for two. Even the "blue plate special", which used to be more affordable -and the name of which implies that it should be a good value, is more than $20 now. I don't remember how much exactly. I think it was $23 last time we were there. Their fisherman's bread, that they bring ahead of your order, is always scrumptious. And I do appreciate that there isn't a separate charge for that, because these days there are plenty of places that do charge for a bread plate. I'm always happy if I have a couple extra pieces to bring home; it goes great with scrambled eggs in the morning! So having mentioned the prices, they do have a happy hour, although the food menu is quite limited. But they have the BEST white clam chowder on the planet, and their Caesar salad is also excellent, and you can get both of those at happy hour. (Yay!) By the way, you don't have to order an alcoholic drink to sit in the bar area and have something during happy hour. Just FYI. If you do go for dinner and sit in the large restaurant area, they have a choice of seating between tables with wood chairs that have arms that go 3/4 around to your right and left (important for those of us who are plus sized - not so comfy), or your basic booths. And of course, who wouldn't love the big windows that look out at the marina and all the boats?! The specialty here, of course, is seafood, and they certainly know what they're doing. I've had salmon, halibut, catfish, bay scallops -(something I truly wish they would do more), shrimp/prawns... all excellent! And while I wish they would vary their dessert menu a bit, as it hasn't changed in all these years for the most part, the desserts are yummy and consistent. Personally, I love both the crème brûlée and the Irish cream chocolate mousse. They do also have a seasonal fruit "cobbler"; it has another name, but I forget. They make it with peaches and other seasonal fruit. It is HUGE! So either get it for your entrée or plan to share it with someone. With that in mind, if anyone at the restaurant is reading this, I would like to suggest a classic apple crisp. Now there's something that most people love, and it can be made year round, yet it's amazing how rarely you see it at any restaurant. Honestly, if we could afford it, we would go here probably twice a month. These days, we're lucky if we can do it twice a year!! And again, FYI, there is a large parking lot, but at peak times it can be full enough that you might have to walk the length of an average block to get to the entrance. It is wheelchair accessible by the way. Before I forget, I have to give a shout out to the staff, which is always very friendly and efficient. The wait staff in particular, is noteworthy! So this place is highly recommended...especially if you can afford it! Sorry, no photos at this time. I'll add some next time we go.

Making this is tradition to stop here whenever in Seattle…read more Food was excellent and fresh fish Lots of seating and plenty of free parking in front of the Terminal Server knew her stuff and tried to please Clean and well kept Fast delivery

The food was great, but our server (Frankie) made this the best possible night. Will be back just…read morebecause of her!!

A friend and I came here for a late lunch on a sunny weekday afternoon. We ate in the second floor…read morecafe and only had to wait about 10 minutes to get an outdoor seat right along the water. The waitstaff was very attentive and we were both looking forward to getting some good seafood. I opted for the Pan Seared Diver Scallops which came in an Asian spicy sauce with vegetables and rice, and my friend got the Grilled PNW King salmon. The food was absolutely delicious and you can't be the views on a sunny day in Seattle watching the sailboats and even a seal in the water. Yes, it's a little pricey, but the service, quality of the food, and the atmosphere was totally worth it. When I used to live in Seattle, this was one of the places I would take out of towners to. Now that I'm an out of towner, I appreciate it even more.

I wish this cute little spot had a more clearly marked host stand. But, the food is fabulous! Try…read moreas many oysters as you can, they are all delicious and unique. Loved the summer beans with mushrooms, the sauce was divine. And, all of the cocktails were so fun. I particularly liked the Oyster martini and Le Mustache.

When they don't take reservations, you know they're popular even with a ridiculous market price of…read more$5 dollars per oyster - i'm just not used to that, my daughter of course ordered one of each. Oh well it's my birthday and she's paying she said. Were they good - yes? Did I think $5 each good - NO. That's basically the story here. The albacore was out of this world and the crab roll was the best. The clams and the sole were excellent. The dessert of crème brûlée crepes is innovative and yummy. Skip the pavlova. I have no complaints with the staff. The 3 stars is because it's ridiculously overpriced for the tiny portions they serve. Granted it states that - like tapas. I just couldn't believe it for what they charge. Either that or I'm not used to Seattle pricing. Someone else can take my seat in this popular joint. I appreciate my daughter though.

Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the service was extremely friendly, with an…read moreaccommodating chef. This was our first visit and our server helped us navigate the menu with a few suggestions. She suggested 3-4 dishes to share between the two of us, and that was very good advice. We began with fried brussel sprouts (they were tasty, and came in a big bowl to make sure we weren't left hungry) and the grilled artichoke. I hadn't had artichoke since I was a kid, and our server was very kind in giving me a little refresher on how to eat the artichoke. Alone it was good, but dipped into the chimichurri emulation took it to a whole other level. We held onto the leftover emulation as a dipping sauce once our steak frites arrived. We went with the steak frites and beef cheeks for our main dishes. The medium steak was perfectly cooked, fries were crispy and tasty (even more so when dipped into the emulation), and the beef cheeks needed nothing more than a fork to split into the right size mouthful. When we sat down, we shared that my wife has a dairy sensitivity and the server paused for a moment because most of the dishes are typically cooked in butter. After checking with the chef, we learned that the chef said it was no problem to replace the butter with oil. This is definitely on our "let's come back here when we're in the mood for a more upscale date night" list!

I don't usually write reviews but this passes my Is This a Good Restaurant test with flying colors:…read moreGorgeous veg (Waldorf salad and the best Shishito peppers of my life), plus amazing bread, setting the stage for perfectly prepared meat -- we got duck and steak frites. Cocktails are top tier and service was perf. Take your parents or go for date night, you can't go wrong! No pics because we were too busy eating. Trust.

Cool place on South Lake Union. Entrance is a narrow gravel path by the boats but so worth it…read more Beer cheaper than the brewery across the way and they have better food!

Best Salmon Sandwich in Seattle! Great views and good…read moreservice, cute spot Beer was lukewarm Took a minute to get our check

I've been waiting for a year to see what ELDR was all about. I had moved to Ballard from Snohomish…read morefollowing my heart for love and one of our first long day dreaming walks in the neighborhood we stumbled across a corner restaurant that seemed to have been cherished by the community and had a menu that spoke to my heart, almost as much as my soon to be and now wife. Fast forward to a year later and my bride surprised me on my birthday yesterday with an eagerly awaited indulgence. ELDR did not disappoint! The space was cozy, the staff was exactly what I wanted concerning passion and someone who you could share a drink with and talk industry for hours. I wish we would have done better documenting our selection but that just means we'll have to go back and eat our way through the menu! I wish I would have asked if the bread service had an half order. It's a great value and the charred Onion Compound butter was next level. We shared everything as I imagine the small menu was design to do and the potatoes were heavenly. I loved the grilled cabbage dish (undocumented) and the braised pork short ribs with the Meyer lemon bbq sauce was an amazing find. The seasonality is spot on and I hope the menu follows the weather. I can't wait to see what they do for hearty cold weather at the end of the year if that's how the chef's want to proceed.

I used to come to this space when it was Samara, so I was happy to see that Eldr appears to have…read morekept much of the same setup, including the oven, Argentinian-style grill, and even much of the interior design. That was a plus for me because I always loved the charred flavors Samara produced. We came as a group of six and tried a good portion of the menu. We first asked what was included in the tasting menu and were told it would be whatever the chef felt like making. When we asked what the chef felt like making that day, we still could not get an answer, which was a little strange. We ultimately decided to order à la carte. We had the albacore crudo and grilled squid, along with the charred potatoes, gem lettuce, and charred gai lan and mushrooms. For the larger dishes, we ordered the baked crab, duck confit baguette, steak for two, and pork chop. The amount of food was enough for all six of us, and the portion sizes were generally good, especially for the entrées. The steak was nicely sliced and cooked medium rare. The duck was slightly overcooked, but still delicious. The baked crab was somewhat like a rich mac and cheese topped with crab, although the portion felt a little small. It is difficult not to compare eldr with Samara because they share the same space and cooking equipment, even though I understand that they are completely different restaurants with different menus. Samara's menu was simpler and more vegetable-forward, and I felt it made stronger use of the charcoal grill and smoky, charred flavors. I would have liked to experience more of that at eldr as well. A heads up - A 22% service charge was automatically added to the bill, and the overall meal was on the pricier side. Still, the food was enjoyable, the portions worked well for sharing, and the space continues to have a lot of character.

Came for lunch and we both ordered the animal ramen $24…read more -tasty but salty for both of us -the large zucchini chunks were too big and could have been cooked more and cut smaller -noodles were more like somen noodles rather than ramen noodles. They have about a dozen beers on tap as well as cans and bottles. Staff friendly enough. The restaurant was not that busy but service was a bit slow. Overall, this was a 3.5 star experience.

I've been here for mostly pop ups events and once for dinner with friends for a specific dish. I…read morehad been wanting to do lunch for awhile also I like to wait on reviewing till I try a place a couple times if so can. Visited for lunch yesterday with my dad he had the Fish 'n' Chips I had a taste very flavorful and crispy great fries as well. I went with the special Papa Reis Tuna Patties and the housemade soda which was a white peach, lemon and mint. My biggest tip for you at Pidgin is if you see a special on the board order it! Absolutely loved the mtabbal went so beautifully with the sumac onions, cucumber. Couldn't stop eating the sauce!! Lots of seating inside and out. When you arrive there are menus for you to look at while in line. place you order and the counter and pay they'll give you a number to bring to your table. Staff is always friendly and helpful from the person taking your order to the team bringing the plates to your table. Dishes are imaginative, packed with flavor. Not sure how good I'll do at making my way through the menu cause I almost always order what is on the special board. Lots of parking near by, open and bright space. And not far from the water in case you feel like going for a walk after definitely will be back!

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I stumbled across it while looking for new and unique places to…read moreeat in Seattle, and I wish I had found it sooner. There's a small patio with a view of the water, and I'll definitely be back in the summer when it's nice out. The layout works well. It's a small restaurant with a big bar, plus some large tables. You can come solo or with one other person and sit at the bar for a drink, or bring a party of 10 and take one of the larger tables. I came for happy hour on a weeknight and it was great, with good music and a good vibe. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and answered all of our questions. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the pork, which was amazing, along with a variety of salads and appetizers, and every one of them was really good. I'm now looking into reserving the space for a work event. It's a nice little hidden gem, and I'll definitely be returning.

Randomly came across this place when I was looking for a lunch spot. Has a nice patio with a view…read moreof the water. My food was great and staff were lovely. (Highly recommend the Eastlake Club!)