On a summer afternoon, I had HH here right after lunch. It's in my DNA, what can I say? We snagged a table outside and had an oyster fest. Bubbles appeared at the table, too. We had TWO platters of oysters and while it wa pricey, it was a nice relaxing afternoon. Firstie for me! read more

Our experience here was awful, start to finish. We docked our boat and were able to find spots, so we headed in. The host did not want to seat us and tried to put us on a waitlist, even though the restaurant was practically empty. I counted maybe 5 parties max. When we told her we couldn't wait, she seated us without issue, which made the whole thing even more confusing. The service was terrible. It took forever to get drinks, and they were just okay. Most of the staff was hanging out at the bar for some reason, and one of them had an attitude when I simply asked where the bathroom was. Just truly so bad and hurtful. I usually give restaurants the benefit of the doubt, but this was not acceptable. We got the radish salad, and my husband got the oysters. He said they were amazing, and honestly that was the only highlight of our time there. Then the bill came and was completely wrong. Not one or two small errors, majorly wrong. We left feeling disrespected and disappointed, and we won't be making that mistake again. I truly hope things improve, because they have a lovely space.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Westward - No one was here.... - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We made a reservation on OpenTable, there is minimalistic seating inside, bartop and in their covered patio (with waterside views). We placed our order relatively quickly & the interior vibes/bathroom were nice. Fair warning: There is a 22% gratuity tip added on to bills automatically. The menu was limited with small and large plates, it seems their main food is the raw bar, food is family style & comes out as it is cooked. A bit slower kitchen service wise. - Baked Oysters (spicy!) - decent flavor - meat was not too dry - Potatoes (we liked this the most) - Seared Halibut (salty, but the dill sauce was good) - Manila Clams I think the main entrees were decent but nothing to write home about, our fave was the potatoes. Stars for the great service but the flavor of the food was not really up our alley, a bit too heavy handed on salt and flavors-- option if they had salt in side for the potatoes. The seared halibut was good but the sauce was overpowering the natural taste of the fish. read more

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Beautiful view but food over priced for what you get. The service wasn't great and they add the 22% tip on your bill. The salmon over toast was too salty. We got the dozen oysters and the menu did not list the price. Once the bill came, the oysters alone was $120. I am not cheap by any means but that was over the top. We will not be going back anytime soon. read more

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Westward is a beautiful upscale spot right on the water -- perfect for soaking in those Seattle views. Both times I've been here I've sat at the bar and found the bartender super friendly and helpful. The oysters are incredibly fresh, the wine list is thoughtful and local, and every dish feels elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a long meal and just enjoy the view- right over the lake! It's my go to first stop in the neighborhood and always excited to see their salad option, my favorite so far as been a decadent burrata. A must-visit for anyone who loves great seafood, good wine, and that classic Pacific Northwest vibe. read more

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Guys, definitely a deck to find during beautiful Seattle weather! Steady stream of respectful SUP'ers dropping in right between Westward and Gasworks Brewing - lots of action to watch on the water. Lots of drop-in business but it looks like they take reservations as well. Waitstaff is AWESOME - everyone checking in you even if not your assigned server. The crab roll is a definite bell-ringer - very fresh and flavorful. I had the braised pork birria, which is a fun and light homage to chilaquiles. Also got recommendation on a selection from an extremely thorough oyster list and she brought me some bay water indigos which ate very clean and bright - I would highly recommend. View from three rows in on the deck under a bright umbrella of...umbrellas! Note: this is a Service Fee restaurant, and when I asked I heard that approximately 50% ends up with the staff. But sounds like they also get some pay-out during winter months when most a laid off until the weather turns. I chose to give a bit more (which goes 100% to staff) as a thanks for the attentiveness today. Also head's up - only like 5 parking spots on property - but a ton of back-in angle parking on the frontage road, Northlake Way. read more

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Been coming here for years now given how close it is to our office. Great for drinks and perhaps a large volume of small dishes (even their "large" plates are tiny). High quality, but if you're hungry, you'll probably need to do a few rounds. Views and vibe are top notch, and service is excellent. read more

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Sub-par experience accompanied with a great ambience and view. The food was okay, with the dill dip being a favorite of ours. The problem I have is with the pricing of the items. I generally do not have an issue as Seattle is an expensive city to dine however, the quality of food does not justify the price points of each respective item. Additionally, there is a 22% service charge added which does not include the tip amount. Overall, the food was average and pricing is quite absurd, but the view is certainly beautiful! read more

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I love this restaurant, beautiful exterior and interior. Sunny weathers in Seattle always takes me back to this restaurant to have dinner by the water. They source the freshest seafood in town and I love all the rotating dishes they have on their menu. My favorite so far has been the seared halibut (cooked to perfection and the top is crispy - yum!). Service is phenomenal like always. Our server checks in from time to time to make sure we have wine in our glasses and I'm glad she knows her oysters! I told her I prefer the sweeter side of things, and she recommended a few that I absolutely loved. read more

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This review is for the Shut Up Bobby's pop-up that's happening right now. Heads up: you go on, choose a table, and order from a QR code on the table. No service, except for when they run your food out. First: The food was great! We got the salmon and 1/2 chicken platters. The view was also wonderful. Bad: The prices are bananas. Our two make-your-own taco platters were $100, and that's with no drinks (although we did pay extra for things that probably should have come automatically with the platters, like jalapeno crema and a $6 side of grilled onions). Also, even though there is no real service, there is an automatic 22% service charge, and the automatic menu on the checkout screen tries to guilt you into paying even more with tips. We went because my credit card perks include a credit at a group of restaurants that includes Westward. I would definitely be open to going back to use the credit in the future--there aren't many places that the credit can be used at, and the food really is great. But the prices really do feel crazy for what you get, especially the 22% service charge when you do everything yourself. Because of the prices, I would not come unless it was essentially a free meal via my credit card. read more

Shut Up Bobbie's baby!!! Food was insane! Smoky half chicken with lime rice and beans. Tension to culinary Detail was on point.Service friendly and authentic.excelent ambiance with top shelf spirits and beer. Best culinary experience we have had in a long time! read more

Lovely view rain or shine. Parking could be a challenge during peak time and non happy hour menus can be quite pricy BUT the happy hour deals are great here and the service is top notch. I am not an oyster eater but my friends confirmed the oysters were good~ i liked their NA cocktail options as well because they actually resemble the taste and complexity of an actual cocktail. The potatoes, salads, dips and clams are all super delicious! I love the oyster candle stand that they have so much haha what a cute touch! read more

Westward - Clams!!! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We planned a date night, got a babysitter, took an uber. Upon arrival there's no host. The group in front of us looks irritated. After waiting a while and seeing no one, they go into the restaurant and grab a server and request to be seated. By now there's 2-3 more parties behind us also waiting to be seated. We get seated and offered water and then we wait and wait and wait. We see no servers working the indoor seating area. While waiting, we notice a couple seated before us waiting to order and another trying to find a server to get their check. The kitchen staff don't appear busy and are mostly standing around, probably because there seems to be no servers to put food orders in. A large group gets seated next to us and is also ignored. They start to get irritated as well so someone behind the bar notices and brings them bread. We continue to be ignored as does everyone else around us. After waiting 20 minutes, we go up to the bar and ask if we can sit there since there's no servers in the dining room and there's two people working behind the bar. We're told they'd have to ask if we can move seats. No apology, acknowledgement, or explanation for why we've been ignored. At this point it seems like this is going to be a terrible experience so we decide to leave. The table next to us says "good for you" as we leave. We exit with the couple who had been trying to get their check. They tell us the service was horrible and servers were non existent. They had a hard time finding someone to give the their check and then they were charged for multiple things they didn't order. I've never walked out of a restaurant before, but this was by far the worst experience I've ever had and it seems everyone else there had an equally terrible experience. Really bummed we wasted a date night and paid for an uber only to come back home end up getting takeout. read more

An amazing date night! So for those of you who do not know, Westward is one of the amazing restaurants in the family created by award winning chef Renee Erickson. (Personally i've made it my goal to visit them all, because they never disappoint) Here you'll find waterfront dining located on Lake Union with cozy beachside Adirondack chairs, a giant outdoor fire pit, and cheery picnic table styled dining. Perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Obviously the menu is seafood themed with the star of the show (IMO) being the fresh, locally sourced oysters! Unless you have a choice of oysters I recommend the shuckers choice to try a variety. Also TIP *THE THAI CHILI SAUCE ON THE OYSTERS IS A GAME CHANGER* We tried a bit of everything (dont judge): hehe CHICKPEA FRITTERS: DELICIOUS moist creamy interior with a crispy outside. 10/10 DILL DIP: Very tart. I personally wasn't a fan, but the server graciously traded it out for the SPICY CLAM DIP which was 10/10 SEARED HALIBUT: ABSOLUTELY Devine 10/10 BEN'S BREAD: *SALTY* but delicious 8/10 And finally. The show stopper the BASQUE CHEESECAKE.....there are no words. Absolute heaven. Also highly recommend the "Les Fleurs" - an amazing cocktail with passion tea vodka. Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Looking forward to visiting in the future for brunch!!! read more

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This review is specifically for the Fall/Winter Shut Up Bobby's pop-up. I'll be honest: Westward has usually been a pretty underwhelming food experience - quite expensive, decent but unremarkable dishes, and a great view. It's the kind of place you go more for the lakefront vibes than for the meal itself. Shut Up Bobby's is a completely different story. It's a no-frills, inexpensive, get-your-hands-dirty pop-up with absolutely phenomenal chicken - smoky, tangy, spicy, and perfectly cooked. Not a hint of dryness; just melt-in-your-mouth juicy. You can build it like a taco with the tortilla, rice, beans, and salsa. Both salsas are great and complement each other: the mild is a smoky verde, while the hot is a tangy, pepper-forward red/orange sauce. And honestly, the chicken is so flavorful that you can happily eat it straight off the bone with nothing else. This pop-up is a completely new experience at Westward. Forget whatever expectations you had - just show up. It's absolutely worth it, and I genuinely hope Shut Up Bobby's finds a way to stick around longer, because I'd love to enjoy it year-round. read more

Food was about 6.5 - 7ish out of 10, depending on the dish. Pretty good, although didn't match the hype. Service was abysmal, 0 out of 10. Epitome of the notorious "Seattle service." Showed up at front desk in time for our reservation... and stood there for a half an hour. It took 20 min for anyone to come over and help the one party in front of us. Ironically, more than half the tables in the restaurant were empty. Once seated, our server was awful - unfriendly and generally MIA. We waited 45 min for our food to come out lukewarm. The kicker is the 22% "service charge" they automatically hit you with for garbage service. Nice location on the water and cool decor but we definitely won't be returning. Don't bother read more

Westward is hands down my favorite oyster spot in Seattle. From the presentation of plates, homemade vinaigrette, and hot sauce are meticulously crafted, making each bite a delight (although neither of the sauces are needed for the oysters). The view of downtown Seattle and Lake Union from the patio adds to the experience, and the diverse menu never disappoints--I've celebrated many occasions here. The only drawback is the pricing; a small ramekin of hot sauce costs $4, which feels a bit excessive. Still, Westward's quality and ambiance make it a standout dining experience. read more

Westward - Patio Deck - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was great, try the clam dish, and try the cobbler! also, the oyster shooter is wild, give it a shot, but beware it can be very aggressive haha read more

Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent ambience! We had oysters, dill dip, clam dip, burgers, and crab rolls. Everything was great and Mario was an excellent server who provided us with great suggestions and a list of hot spots to visit! read more

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My wife and I stopped in for an after dinner drink. Great views, wonderful cocktails, and delicious churro donuts.

When you think of Seattle, you think of beautiful mountains, greenery and lakes. Westward is a perfect depiction of enjoying a water front restaurant in the middle of summer and having a cocktail and drinks. The ambiance, environment and views are amazing. They even have an outside bar which offers a limited menu to pull up and enjoy some oysters have a cocktail and enjoy the south lake union views. On this night, we got a table inside and started off with a cocktail which was amazing. It took some for the server to come but it was okay, we were enjoying the view. We then ordered 6 oysters, some baked oysters, the asparagus, and halibut. The oysters were good, however the baked oysters were amazing. I enjoy cocktail sauce and Tabasco sauce on my oysters they don't offer Tabasco they make their own hot sauce which is okay. The baked oysters were perfection. The asparagus came out with a chili crème sauce which was fantastic. My partner loved loved the halibut which was perfectly cooked. When the bill came they had already added a 22% gratuity charge which seemed a bit high. My overall recommendation would be come to westward for a drink and the oysters but we aware because it can be a bit overpriced. read more

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This is a picture of the restaurant, the hostess told us it's to busy to serve us a salad outside, which is the same story every time I come here the food is ok and the service is lacking, literally the only thing that stands out is the view. Save your self the money and go to either of the two restaurants next to them which are. Not worth the 22% included service read more

Westward - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beautiful June afternoon! Made reservations but choose to sit at bar area. "6 Pen Pat" our server was 10 Stars! Do not understand why we could not order from the regular menu. I tried to spend more money but Pat a rule follower. Can only order so many oyster and chips. read more

Westward - Oysters Pat recommended. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We visited Westward to enjoy a nice sunny day, but unfortunately, the experience was really disappointing. Our hostess was friendly when we arrived, but after that, things went downhill quickly. The service was honestly some of the worst we've experienced. After I asked a few questions about portion sizes and some of the dishes, the young male server started to seem annoyed. Instead of being helpful, he made a sarcastic comment along the lines of, "You have, like, so many questions," which made me feel uncomfortable for simply trying to understand the menu. On top of that, he often didn't have answers to basic questions and didn't seem familiar with the menu at all. When I asked about the price of a single Mimosa (since the menu only listed bottle prices), he said he didn't know. I had to suggest that he could go check and we'd order once he found out. He seemed annoyed even going to find out. Eventually, a different female server (30s, dark brown hair) came over, but she wasn't friendly either. She finally told me the Mimosa price, but when I asked about the driest white wine, she simply pointed at one. When I asked about the others, she replied, "I don't know, I haven't tried them," but in a very snarky, dismissive way. From that point on, we felt very uncomfortable. Every interaction after that felt cold, short, and like we were being looked down on for simply asking questions. Other tables who had just sat down were already getting drinks and food, while we continued to wait. My Mimosa didn't even arrive until I was already halfway through my meal, and only after my husband had to flag down the young male server to ask if they could finally bring it. The whole experience was frustrating and uncomfortable. And then, on top of that, we were automatically charged 22% gratuity, which I normally have no problem paying for good service, but this time, it honestly felt awful paying that after how we were treated. We used to love coming here, but after this experience, I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Got to try westward not too long ago, and we loved the ambiance of the place with the dim lights and candles. The oysters were great and the extra hot sauce was worth the little kick! The server was helpful in explaining the menu and what drinks would pair well. P.S. get the potatoes! They are so crunchy and the aioli was a nice addition. We went at night and got an amazing view of the lake, but I can only imagine how wonderful the views are on a nice sunny day. read more

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The view is incredible, which makes it even more frustrating that the food consistently misses the mark. But what's truly mind-boggling is the service. The last two times we've been, the servers carried this entitled, arrogant attitude -- which is just a nicer way of saying they were rude and terrible at their jobs. There's simply no excuse for it. read more

Beautiful ambiance with water views framed by the Seattle skyline and lavender. The inside is very pretty as well. But even though it wasn't that crowded it was super loud. The oysters were good and wine selection varied. The menu looked like it had a lot of variety and ditto for the cocktails. It just felt extremely expensive for what you get. For me that was 6 oysters, no bread, an okay dessert (huckleberry panacotta) and what felt like a short pour of wine compared to what I saw others being served. And still $70. Steep price for no entrees and being solo. Service was okay. Id like to give it another chance as the cocktails and menu looked good. Maybe if there's a happy hour! read more

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Atrocious service. Manager lied to us about outdoor seating, told us it was reservation only. It's not. It never has been. She was rude about it and it's unacceptable. Our drinks were 30 mins late to the table. The bartender just wiped clean glasses the whole time. I won't be returning for awhile until they make some staffing changes and improvements. read more

Westward - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was overpriced, the menu selection was not well balanced (almost no carbs except for bread and potatoes). Most importantly, the salmon steak was so dried that we had to send it back. As for the view, unless you're here during sunset, you cannot see much from the glare of the windows. Service was fine, but not 22% forced charged fine. Photo was the dried salmon, wished I took a photo of the inside but barely able to dig my fork through it. read more

Westward - Salmon - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was given a Sea Creatures gift card so a friend and I decided to try Westward! We are not huge seafood eaters so we were ready to explore. I made a 7:30 reservation on a Saturday, it wasn't too crowded but it was a tad chilly so we wanted to be sure we got an indoor seat, though there were plenty of people sitting outdoors, which looked very comfortable. The host was extremely nice, gave us a more comfortable seat, moved the table so we wouldn't be in the way of other tables around us, so already the service was great. When our waitress came to take our orders, she explained the different flavors of their oyster list, and answered any of our other questions thoroughly. We decided to order 3 raw oysters from the more salty selections, the spicy clam dip, the Yukon potato's, and the steak and the halibut. We got the spicy calm dip first and it was absolutely delicious. We were also given housemate potato chips that were adequately salted and very crunchy, so again. Delicious. We ended up getting more chips due to how much we enjoyed them! The oysters were then served, and they were all great. The halibut and steak and potatoes came out (which we got with a garlic aioli). All were delicious, but the stand out to me was the crispy artichoke that came out with the halibut! But everything was cooked well, flavored and appropriately salted. Our waitress was great, came around often to refill our waters, and overall was nice and made sure we were taken care of! I'd definitely come back for fancy occasions! read more

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The only saving grace is the view. Ridiculously overpriced forgettable food. Oysters, $5 each. $10 for a small round of bread with butter, $16 for potato chips and dip and built in 22% gratuity. Comically slow service given that there was no food being served other than oysters and premade dips. By the time our fourth person received their cocktail, the other three had already finished theirs. Piña colada shrub (NA) was flavorless. Chips were tasty. Clam dip was meh. read more

Came here for a very special birthday celebration, and we were extremely disappointed: 1. Spent $40 for 5 prawns that came in the shell- so the spices and sauce were on the shell and we had to remove the shell, so all you get is shrimp for $8 each. 2. Spent $$$$ on salmon that was filled with bones - not a pleasant experience at all. 3. No complimentary bread ? Pay $8 for it? Pay $4 for cocktail sauce with the oysters which is usually complimentary? 4. They charged my card to the wrong table. I had to notice and point it out. 5. Service was bad/lacking: we were rarely checked in on and had servers switch on us halfway through the meal. 6. Would be 1 star, but the ambiance was cute and my date was beautiful. So 2 stars. read more

Westward - Bread that should've been complimentary - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

No wonder they have a forced 22% service charge. The server was rude and annoyed the entire time. Our heater wasn't on and when we mentioned it she said "I know, it doesn't work. I'm sorry" and didn't offer another table despite there being some open. Side note: I couldn't help but notice we were the only table of color. Not accusing but just a note for future patrons. read more

Parking: They have a small lot in front of the restaurant but the rest is street parking. Service 2/5: Other than the host stand, the service was terrible. Not once did our server check on us, or offer any recommendations. She never came back around to check on us. I had to flag her down to order and to run the check. The restaurant itself is so aesthetic. Sits right on the water front. They offer indoor dining and outdoor. Perfect spot for a date night. Even had all the best tunes playing. Food Spicy Clam Dip 4/5: This was great. Super creamy and flavorful. Came with a side of homemade potato chips that were just the right crunch without being too salty. Crispy Yukon Potatoes 3/5: Came out piping hot! However it was was bit bland. We had to request a side of salt even with the sides of homemade ketchup and mayo aioli. Seafood Tower 5/5: This was worth the bang for your buck! The oysters here are so fresh. I also recommend ordering that fresno hot sauce for an additional charge! Keep in mind that oysters in Seattle will cost approx. the same at every restaurant ($3-$5 per oyster) It also came with a vinaigrette and fresh shaven horseradish. Only thing that I wish was that the server would explain the contents of the tower to us. I heard the server for the other table explaining each dish. Drinks: This restaurant was more tequila based, which isn't my drink of choice but I did opt for the gin drink - Strawberry Fields, and it was delicious! read more

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Horrible service. I don't really understand menu without pictures. So we showed pictures from google maps with dishes from that restaurant to stuff. She said that we can't order like this... so we left. Next restaurant located really close to that place name Ivars restaurant. Here we don't have any problems to order our food from the pictures from good maps . read more

Went here right at open & the vibe was amazing. Staff were friendly & food came out very quickly! We ordered some drinks (old fashioned & I forget the name of other but tequila based) to start and sat closely to the water. The view was amazing while we enjoyed some food as well! We ordered the spicy clam dip (spicier than I expected, it was great), lamb tartare (not pictured), and a dozen of oysters. On their website, it mentioned HH from 4-5 but it's actually only during the winter months just FYI! Overall, great place for a date night or a girls night with some views of Seattle read more

Westward - Spicy clam dip - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had an excellent experience dining at Westward. Westward is located right on the lake and has indoor and outdoor seating. We got an outdoor table on a nice summer night. We started by ordering a few oysters. We started with the spicy clam dip and the Copper River Salmon, both were delicious. After inquiring about the copper river salmon, the waitress told us to always order it if it is on a menu in Seattle, since it's not available most of the year. Our favorite dish may have been the Baked Sea Scallop - VERY flavorful! It was served with ramp butter and pickled ramp relish. We also enjoyed the roasted asparagus and seared halibut, which was served with preserved lemon butter, fried artichoke, dill read more

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Good service, good view, but food is overpriced. For example - a dozen oysters cost us $60 plus $8 for two sauces which they didn't make it clear it would cost extra. So a meal with several sides and appetizers with 1 main course cost over $400. read more

The venue was tucked away along the Northlake Avenue and the ship canal. It has a small view of the water from the inside, the outside views of the water and city were better. The service was short staffed but very nice and helpful when they were able to make it to our table. They compensated us by providing us with free chips and a creamy still sauce, which was yummy! The oysters on the menu were the hit (essentially market price was $5/oyster). We got the steamed Manila clams which were tasty but the broth was a little overly salty. The sea wolf bread was great crusty bread and the crushed fried potatoes were tastefully done. I wished they had had a better wine selection by the glass, but it looked like they had a good selection of cocktails. The parking lot for like 6 cars but there was a good amount of street parking across the street,plus it was free. That may have been the highlight of my night. read more

Westward - Wine list - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The view of the water is absolutely stunning! We were seated right away for a table for 2 with no reservation on a sunny Sunday around 5 (although it was a little warm being directly in the sun). We ordered the Jackie Blue, Les Fleurs, and Heroes and Villains, all of which were beautiful and refreshing! We also got the dill dip which was good, although a bit steep. Our servers were so kind and attentive. read more

Westward - Drinks - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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