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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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 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

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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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

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

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

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

This has become one of our new favorite places in Seattle! It has an incredible view of the water and city, the service is great, and the food is delicious. We tried the baked oysters and chickpea fritters which were delicious, and every time we go we love the clams. Such a great and pretty spot in Seattle! read more

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The location is wonderful and the staff gracious but beyond that the menu was very limited unless you love raw oysters, the prices were outrageous. A cocktail cost $19, wine by the small pour is $20-24,there is even a $50 whole chicken for example. We had the clams in a saffron broth which had very little taste, not surprising, it's saffron. They charged us $5 for the "hot sauce" for the raw oysters which tasted like lemon butter with two chili flakes in it. All this to say there is an automatic 22% gratuity added to the bill. So that $50 chicken is more like $65, can you say gouged? Glad we went, and although we live a block away, will never be back. read more

Westward has the perfect vibe! The stunning view of SLU is a highlight, and the drinks were fantastic. What started as a boozy happy hour quickly turned into dinner! The raw oysters and fried calamari were incredible. We were sad to see the night end. The service was great, and I'd definitely come back! read more

This place can get busy so reservations are definitely recommended. Even just checking in there was a line building up. I'm a fan of oysters so this spot was a no brainer for me. The baked oysters were huge and so yummy. The clam dip was also great. Service was pretty attentive, however, where we were sitting at the communal table is right by one of the sinks. The staff constantly kept letting water spray directly at me...it was a hot day so I wasn't too annoyed but it did happen multiple times so wtf? read more

Westward - Baked oysters, clam dip - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great experience at Westward! The view in the summer and winters is amazing. The service was outstanding with very good drink and food recommendations from all the staff. I would highly recommend the baked oysters and the chickpea fritters! The pairing of the dessert wines was also key. read more

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Oyster were absolutely delicious and most importantly fresh. There were six of us and service was good. We wanted to be outside but it was windy but.... Luckily they had outside heaters in a clear tent. It was a good time. read more

Service was fine once you get their attention. The problem is getting their attention. I was at the hostess stand for a long time before anyone came. The servers saw me but didn't alert anyone. Oysters were good. So were the clams. The view was unreal. I'd go back just for that alone. read more

Location Location Location What spectacular view of seattle you get from this tiny hole in wall spot. They have a limited menu but everything was fresh and wholesome. The service is super friendly. Super chilled out place! A great place to get appys and a drink on a sunny seattle day! Little disappointed the server charged us $5 for hot sauce on the side. It's a condiment, who does that? Overall though, great time read more

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The service here is always excellent. Try to make a reservation, though. It gets quite popular and busy. There's lots of seating, but the best seats are always outside. Then you have an unparalleled view of the skyline of Seattle, including the stunning sun as it hits the mirrored buildings when setting. And when the warm evening breeze is coming across, you'll love the fact that you have a a perfectly balanced cocktail in your hand for date night. The oysters are fresh and creamy and don't ignore the side dishes there. They are made with equal care as the mains and deliver. Last night the house was particularly gracious. Just something about the way he carried himself. read more

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Really enjoyed dining at Westward. If you can, try and grab an outdoor seating spot -- they have fantastic views of the lake which was just perfect on a summer day. Great location, and good selection of fun appetizers as well as mains. read more

I'm a big fan of Westward and always make a point to return whenever I'm in Seattle. Unfortunately, my last visit was a letdown. Our server, Kira, seemed completely disengaged and uninterested in our table. She made no effort to converse with us and made us feel unwelcome. Kira was curt with everyone in our group and even went out of her way to be unhelpful. After seeing other negative reviews about the management, I doubt talking to a manager would have helped. I won't be returning. read more

Stopped in this place on a whim and thought it was very cool. Great location with a nice view and comfortable heated outdoor seating. The happy hour was quite reasonable. I didn't love the Calamari but I think it was just a preference and not a problem with the preparation itself. read more

Westward - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Setting is wonderful. Wouldn't come back. Not even busy and service was horrid. Their selection for kids was nonexistent. I mean, they literally have the spiciest burgers, no fries, no fish, no sides. They offer eggs but will not scramble them for you. They charge you for ketchup! There was a lack of service and general intelligence throughout the experience. Seattle is special for places like this but this place is a shadow of its former self and is not worth visiting until there is new management. read more

I have heard amazing raves about this place so I went in wanting to like it! First, the parking is limited but just across the street there is a ton of parking in a back-in strip that parallels the road. It might be full in summer, but on a mid-week spring evening there was plenty of space close to the restaurant. The views toward Seattle downtown are gorgeous! Note if you are seated inside you don't see that though. The interior is simple but nice with some ocean theme items. I found it to be quite loud when only partly full which made conversation a little challenging but doable. The food was fine but not amazing and the prices are quite high. I also wished there were a few more choices. I didn't try the oysters or clams so maybe those would make it worth it? I did enjoy the fish tacos and beet salad but again they were fine, not amazing. read more

If I could rate this 4.5, I would! As a vegetarian entering a predominantly seafood restaurant, you can't expect to have too many options. So my review is based on the two Vegetarian items, views, and cocktails. I had the dill dip and the fingerling potatoes. Both were finely good! The cocktail was a delicious grapefruit oil, Amaro, and tonic mix. My fiancé had the oysters and his review was a 4. They were good but not exceptional. read more

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

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Need more depth to menu. Not enough items and plenty of other restaurants they own have similar Seafood & Meat items. Oh and this is in Seattle - a few more Vegetarian and Vegan options are helpful, not all are Pescatarian. read more

Oysters, oysters, oysters! That is what I would come here and of course the view inside and outside! They have heaters outside for the colder days and knowledgeable waiters. I recommend coming for some apps, drinks and the oysters. I have never been to impressed with the food and would simply come for the lovely aphrodisiac.. oysters read more

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

I was SO excited to finally try this place as I've heard great things and I love a great view. However, my experience was such a disappointment and we left with such a bad feeling. Let's start with the good... the oysters, drink, and views were great! Now for why I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone...Overpriced sub-par food and horrible service. Initially a host advised it would be an hour wait, but after around 10 min the line grew long and I noticed another host being very accommodating to all in line and were able to seat these parties quickly or provide a short wait (20/30 min). So when it was my turn the host that initially told me it would be an hour was able to seat me immediately. It made me wonder if I didn't stand back in line after observing what was happening with the other host how long we would've actually waited. Now when we got seated we noticed a server cleaning a table that was closer to the water. We asked the server if we could move to that table (we wanted to ask while she was clearing it before they assigned the table to another party). The server sent over the host who very seriously told us that it was against their policy to allow parties to move seats because once they allow this, other parties would want to move as well. She was apologetic and we understood. Towards the end of our meal we witnessed another party request the exact same thing we did. Keep in mind our situations were identical...these tables were close to each other, the ask was immediate, and it was no more busy when they asked vs when we asked. We saw that the server asked this same host if they could move tables and she casually and easily allowed it. The server came over and let them know it was OK to move. Their situation was so easy and casual and allowed whereas our situation was treated in such seriousness of strict "policy" and not allowed. Now the food...just dont do it. The asparagus were wilted and half of it was burnt. It had good flavor but the asparagus was not edible given the texture and that half of it was burnt. Thankfully they didn't charge us for this since we weren't able to eat it. The halibut was tasteless and definitely not worth the price! Also they charge for hot sauce....$4!! It was house made and good but tasted like something you could get from a bottle. We also waited for a while before this hot sauce was delivered to our table. Overall this experience was such a let down and not worth the views. If you want the same view but a better ambiance, better service, and better food, go to Bowriders right next door. And Westward, I suggest you treat all your guests with the same amount of respect. read more

Westward - Wilted burnt asparagus - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Definitely book a reservation here at least a few days to a week in advance - they are popular and only offer outdoor patio seating with heaters. We had been trying to have a meal here since before the holidays and finally found a perfect warm sunny Sunday to have brunch here. It was absolutely ideal! From tasty drinks to uniquely decadent dessert options their menu is well rounded and the food is fresh and delicious. We started with coffee and pomegranate bellinis - I don't know that I've had a more memorable bellini in my history of brunching. The flavors were novel and blended well. The presentation with the flower on top made for a very pretty table accent to start our meal. We ended up sharing the crab roll and the salmon rillette. Both were fresh, delicious, and just right for brunch. The rose I had was also a nice complement to the meal. Lastly we shared the pumpkin panna cotta dessert - you simply cannot go wrong with this dish! I'm a picky panna cotta purveyor and this one was right up there with the best. All in all we had a lovely experience and I look forward to trying out the dinner menu in the future. read more

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Wow...where to begin. The menu is super limited and outrageously priced. Add onto that the mandatory 22% service fee and the price for value equation goes sideways. In addition you've got your typical Seattle uppity semi obnoxious/lazy and arrogant servers that act like they're doing you a favor by bringing you your $22 cocktail or a glass of wine. Or heaven forbid you ask him to come back later to take your order because you're not ready and want to enjoy that $22 drink. Lol. read more

I came here with two friends for dinner to get some good oysters because one of them really wanted to give oysters a go. I heard good things about Westward so went for this. We split two types of oysters (got 6 total, 3 of each). One was slightly on the sweeter side and the other in the middle of sweet and briny. I was definitely not a fan. Just that raw feeling threw me off. Both my friends liked the oysters though so I think it's just my personal preference on this here. You then shared a plate of baked oysters and it was amazing. That garlic ancho butter went really well with the oyster itself. The perfect amount of spicy and just a good dish overall. I also got a side of seared zucchini and this was so so good! I don't think I've ever had zucchini cooked this way taste this good! The right amount of charring and It went perfectly well with the pistachio salsa verde on the side. The serving size for this was also fairly big and definitely worth the price. My friends also shared the Pacific Octopus and seemed to enjoy it. I would have expected more quantity in this though. Also really hoped we could get a table with a view but ours was on the inside and nothing great. read more

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