This spot was very lovely. It is right on the lake, they are fully outdoor (with tents), and have ample heating sources. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The brunch drink that I ordered was fantastic. I ordered three different types of oysters and they were all wonderful - very fresh. The main dish I ordered was not my favorite - the first few bites were good, but it was just way too salty (smoked salmon brunch dish). I would love to come back and try out their dinner menu. read more

Westward - Smoked Salmon brunch dish. Tasty, but a bit salty for my taste. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good food but overpriced, even if you're going into it looking to splurge. The Pros: - the steamed clams with sausage were spicy and hearty and delicious. would highly recommend. - the fresh oysters were also great - our server was kind and knowledgeable The Cons: - late night happy hour apparently does not exist, despite the fact that it's plastered all over the website (see photo) - picking bones out of a slightly over cooked piece of salmon wasn't ideal - it wasn't very busy when we ate and two different items were forgotten/not rang in - seemed a bit overpriced. We know it's a nice restaurant and went into the night expecting to pay a lot, but it didn't feel like we got the level of food and experience one expects with prices like that. In the future I will probably just wait for the summer weather to return because the lakeside patio might make it worth it. read more

Westward - Front page of the website which advertises a nonexistant late night happy hour from 8-9 / 8-close, including with a bright red banner. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time visiting this spot after looking for a brunch spot with a view. Definitely worth going when it's warm and sunny. However, for the portion of meals and limited selection of items on menu, I cannot justify the price. Meal was delicious, but for a party of 3 (2 meals, 3 appetizers, oyster order & 3 drinks) - paying nearly $300 for that wasn't exactly worth it. We still left hungry after all that. Service was fantastic - shoutout to our server. read more

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

I am a Seattle native and we try to bring guests to places that represent Seattle . We have been here twice in the last 3 weeks with various house guests and have been disappointed on both occasions. Brunch was haphazard with our drinks taking forever We ordered oysters which came out but no one presented them until after the fact. Tonight we gave it another try with an out of towner. The halibut was overcooked and the short ribs were inedible.. no meat and all gristle and fat. Our bill was $500. Granted we had wine and cocktails but I will not recommend this restaurant ever! I don't care if it has a view. Duke's would have been better. Renee needs to get her shit together. Shitty service and shitty food with a view isn't going to cut it. read more

Very good! We loved our food. One star ding because server didn't tell us 22% gratuity was included so we tipped another 20% so we really killed ourselves witb overpayment. I think a good place tells you this when bringing you check even though they marked it on the check. Oh well live and learn :) read more

Came here for a brunch reservation with a friend after a nearby outdoor barre class and before a tour of my wedding venue at the MV Skansonia. This particular friend and I are seafood OBSESSED, so we've been here before. I was curious how they've adapted during COVID, and in our experience everything was fantastic. Service was friendly and efficient; we were checked on multiple times without it feeling like hovering. We were also seated at a great table outside with a fantastic view of Lake Union. This was my ideal table because it was near the fire pit and also because I'm still opting to eat outdoors when I can given the circumstances. Our table also had a heat lamp overhead so we were warm the whole time. In the way of food, the menu we were given was slightly different than the one posted online. We decided to share the mimosa flight (one grapefruit juice carafe, one orange juice) since my friend is not a huge grapefruit person and I am. I did see lots of people ordering the tangerine Bellini, which seemed to be the drink of the day. It looked beautiful, garnished with some edible flowers they have in their garden. We enjoyed our mimosas and they went down nicely with our food orders: asparagus Benedict for her, halibut rillettes on English muffin for me. We both loved our food but just wished the portion size was a little bigger. We ended up ordering the chips and spicy clam dip plus two oyster shooters, and my friend got the chocolate marshmallow donut from General Porpoise. Everything was delicious and fresh. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you make a reservation, especially for weekend brunch. Be prepared to leave your card to hold the reservation, and note that they do charge a fee of $25 for no-shows and late cancels. read more

Westward - Halibut rillettes on English muffin - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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TLDR: overpriced for the quantity of food, great ambiance, fancy service, good food ** Reservation/Ambiance ** My friend and I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for a Friday night sunset dinner. We were seated outside right next to the dock so we had beautiful views of the sunset over the water. ** Food ** We ordered a few dishes for sharing between the two of us: - oysters - hama hama manila clams - roasted eggplant - seawolf bread Overall, the food was tasty and was more than enough to fill up both of us. While tasty and unique, none of the dishes wowed me. For drinks, we got white wine and a pina colada cocktail. ** Price/Service ** The service was good - our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. My main issue was the total price of dinner which came out to ~$90 per person. I don't think the price really reflected the amount and quality of the food. read more

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I love Westward. It's a little pricey, but I love Westward. The food is fantastic and I'm a seafood and oyster lover so it's the place for me. The decor and ambiance is also incredible, and the outdoor views are also unbeatable. I've come here many times and it's 10/10 every time. Let's be honest, I come here for the oysters, but none of their menu items have ever disappointed. This is a place that I will continue to frequent and recommend. It's the perfect spot if someone is in town visiting and you want to give them a little taste of Seattle as well! My only wish is for them to extend their happy hour to more than just 4-5pm Mon-Thu. read more

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Love the environment, the service, but didn't like the food. Why does Seattle oysters have to be so small and pretentiously pricey. I have been to many places where you can harvest oysters in the world, other places would have tossed away the ones Seattle would sell for $5/pc. Warm and hearty servings produce warm and hearty people. read more

Our son and his wife arranged to meet us for dinner at Westward on what turned out to be a very busy and hot early September evening at the restaurant, with a corporate event on the patio. We got there 15 minutes early, and as the patio seating was full, the host offered to set up a little table for us while waiting for a larger table, capable of seating the four of us, to come available. Whoosh, a table, two chairs, a table cloth, utensils, and glasses of water appeared - extremely accommodating. We ordered an appetizer and drinks, which appeared nearly instantaneously. Our other couple arrived at the agreed-upon time, and we were quickly moved to a larger table indoors, where we ordered a variety of oysters and other goodies prepared in quite a number of different ways. Personally, I'm no big fan of oysters (I don't like cilantro either, sorry!), and for some reason I couldn't find anything else that I personally liked. But the service was excellent, and everyone else in our little group thought the food was great. $$$$ read more

Have the clams - the saffron aioli broth is divine, and the fennel is a nice accompaniment that didn't overwhelm the subtle flavors. Endive salad was perfect with delicate greens and bold flavors. The fritters were also delicious. read more

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My friends and I stopped in to Westward for happy hour. They have an awesome outdoor setup with a regular patio and a seating area where you can sit in Adirondack chairs facing the water. Luckily we were able to grab a table on the patio for the last bit of happy hour. They have happy hour from 2-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. We specifically went for the oysters, which rotate daily and are $2 each during happy hour (there was one variety from the West coast that wasn't on happy hour pricing). My boyfriend and I got two of each of the daily offerings: aphrodite, disco hama, eagle rock, moon shoal, and skookum. The menu tells you where they all come from which is really nice. I am by no means an oyster expert; I usually just know which ones I like after I've tried them, although I am familiar with some of the more common varieties. The ones we tried were all good! Most were pretty mild and not super briny. They were all wonderfully fresh and not fishy at all. My favorites were the Skookums which tasted sweet and scallopy! The seasonal mignonette was blackberry and it added a bit of sweetness and acidity to the oysters. I had a great time at Westward and would spend many happy hours here slurping oysters if I could! read more

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So fun! Food was great but the atmosphere on a nice summer day was a movie set on the Seattle beach. Outdoor fire pit, HH, brunch, N/A frozen drinks! This place is fun and the food is great, lots of fun cocktails to order. Cant wait to go back. read more

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My sister and I normally like to share plates but I don't recommend as their servings are really best for 1 person. It's also very delicious that I didn't want to share. See photos for size reference. Caesar salad was great presentation, but taste a little underwhelming Fresh seafood, with particularly very cool take on dips. read more

Westward - Oyster poboy - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hostess was rude and extremely unhelpful. Definitely not a place to enjoy a lovely day in Seattle. Not worth the trouble.

Great service. Great oysters. Love the Mina Penelope Sauvignon Blanc. Oh, and how about that view!? read more

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Westward is an excellent restaurant with incredible views. When making reservations, try to get spot at counter looking outside--then in summer, there are many places to drink and eat. They have a great wine list--I had the hightower cab which was excellent. I started with the burrata. This was really good--with some apricot that went great with the cheese and some perfect grilled bread. For the main course I had the salmon. This fish was fresh and cooked just right. It came with an original but very tasty relish--a really great dish. For dessert I had the olive cake. The plan was just to have a bit or two, but it was so delicious I had the whole thing. Reservations can be tough to get, but this is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Not great service. Added a 22% service charge which breaks my heart bc that leaves little room to tip so I hope the owners pass that on to the servers (but not a guarantee). Asked for the smallest oysters possible but they brought elephant boogers. Amazing location but sadly it would be hard to go back all things considered. read more

Overall: Delicious? Yes. Expensive? Yes. The good: The food was fantastic all around. Quality oysters, very interesting burrata with balsamic drizzled on top of crunchy bread, and clams served in an incredible broth that we soaked our bread in. The patio offers a great view out to the dock and, on chillier nights, they have a fire pit to cozy on up by. The not-so-good: $90 for 4 oysters, two glasses of wine, and 2 apps of burrata and clams. It really wasn't that much food, and honestly I left hungry. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 read more

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Great view, okay food, gone crazy with prices. It's one of my favorite places especially for oysters with a view. I went after 3-4 years this ride and was pleasantly surprised to find a reservation for two at a short notice. The view was great as always. Food service was quite slow even though the place was only 50% occupied. These days I am very accommodating of the small businesses and restaurants dealing with current labor shortages, prices , lack of business etc though westward is part of a big corp. Still I have no grievances with the hard working restaurant staff. Their food was alright - tasty not nothing extraordinary. The shocker was the quantities for the price. The salad for $20 came with just lettuce 1-2 snap peas chopped up, friend onion garnish and a dressing in a side plate. No other veggies and the portion was so small for the price. The crab roll was $40 for a small roll with no accompaniments .... A dill dip in a small size with potato chips $13. The bill for 2 with the 4 small plates stacked up to $145 with no drinks, no desserts. Even after getting used to Seattle's increasing prices, this was still a shocker. I am sad to stop going there cos I still like that place... But it kind of explains why there were so many open tables . I hope their mgmt is paying attention and adjusts their prices to get their customers back. read more

I used to come here a lot pre covid when I am in town visiting my girlfriend because she lives only a couple blocks away from the water and it's ritualistic for me to come here for their oysters during happy hour. Since the pandemic, upon my return it feels that everything in Seattle has gone up in price, including the HH offering at this place. I have to say it's a little lackluster to offer $1off oysters and drinks from 4-5pm. Nah, there are so many places serving oysters here in the greater Seattle area, it's a little hard to spend $3-4 for one oyster. The view is okay. The remodel exterior by the fireplace is alright, but it does create a lot more outdoor seating during the pandemic. The Stellar Bay oyster from BC was a great recommendation from our server. My friend's daughter was no longer an oyster virgin that evening. She tasted the ocean as I would tell her. I also ordered the geoduck ceviche, which was amazing. But the prices here are really pretty steep. $30 for entree, $20 for small plates, $16 for a salad etc. We shared a dip with chips and a loaf of bread also. We did not order main entrees and the bill easily went over $100! If you are on a date and the other person is buying, you should definitely recommend this place. If you are the one buying dinner here to impress others, then make sure you bring a big fat wallet. Do not say I did not warn you. At least my company was wonderful so it made up for a good night overall. read more

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I'm originally from Malibu area in Los Angeles, so my standards for waterfront restaurants and seafood are high. Let me tell you this place lives up to them!! The staff was very friendly and patient. We were there a while and never felt rushed. They even brought us some of their amazing fancy bread on the house. We sat on the patio on a perfect summer evening and enjoyed the water and the lights when the sun went down. You can even see the space needle. The drinks were SO good (although a touch overpriced) and they had so many options for spirits and wine and more. The food was incredible. We had the seafood tower, octopus, radish salad, crispy duck, braised ribs, and their house bread. (There was only 3 of us, you'd think we never ate before lol). Everything was fresh, cooked well, and packed with flavor. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back. read more

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10/10 would recommend this place! It's beautiful outside, with south lake union being your view and stringed lights above the seating area. The service is great and the food is amazing. Oysters are so fresh and delish here + their clam dip is a must order. Their ceviche was good too, light and refreshing. Prob a new fave spot now! read more

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I had such a great experience at this restaurant, I can't wait to return. I visited Westward as an out-of-towner with a couple of friends had had really great interactions with every one of the servers I interacted with during my visit. The hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Our server Craig really made our evening with his friendly attitude and great personality. He is such an authentic person that he can't help but use his joy of life to provide such a personalized service. The setting of this restaurant at the waters edge is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy some great drinks and food. We loved the Mezcal shooters, delicious oysters and some other small plates. Their baked crab dip was so tasty and you're not going to want to miss out on the marinated olives, the hint of lemon was such a great accompaniment. Thank you for the wonderful time, Craig. Can't wait to eat here again! read more

Westward - I've never had oyster shooters like these Mezcal oyster shooters. Don't miss out on this treat! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

1. Service was less than par. Our server had the enthusiasm of toll booth operator in Jersey. 2. Food was completely underwhelming. If the staff had spent equal time and Eddie ton their food as they apparently do conjuring up prose describing the menu items, the food might not be half bad... 3. The seafood tower was nothing but scraps of seafood and 18 oysters. When we asked where they were from, he said they were from the Sound. Really?? He couldn't even tell us what type of oysters they were. Oysters were not even shucked properly.. 4. The Cod was an example of what not to serve at any establishment. Reminded me of the fish skin chips sold at Costco, which are a hundred times better than this place. 5. It's too bad these restaurants don't know the first thing about food. The only reason I gave it two stars is due to the ambiance and location along the water... I do not recommend this place at all. read more

Westward - Black Cod skin. Just go to Costco and buy the bag of skin chips instead. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food at this place just sucks. The steak tartare looked creamy versus clean red steak. The mushroom thing was heavy other ingredients. $13 for a vodka soda. The view is wonderful and the atmosphere but that's where it ends unfortunately. Expensive subpar food. read more

Westward - Pretty but literally a couple chopped root vegetables with an egg on top. Entree!?! I am starving. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was only our second time here, and first time in almost 5 years. We came for my husband's bday last night and had a nice evening. COVID precautions are taken seriously... hand sanitizer upon checking in, masks up whenever server is by the table, plenty of space between tables and open air. I asked if it had gotten busier since indoor dining opened back up (25%), and they said it's been going so well with outdoor dining only that they'll continue this. Felt very safe! We sat under the tent underneath a heater. It was quite warm up top but got chillier as the night went on legs down. Was a pretty windy night but all in all pretty comfortable. Drinks: Boys of summer cocktail with mezcal only (no tequila). LOVED this drink! Perfect mix of smoky, tart/tangy, spicy. Not sweet. We ordered a bottle of a Cab/Syrah/Tempranillo from Baja California. Very low acidity and light bodied... I tend to like heavier bolder red wines but this was easy to drink and fruit forward yet not sweet. Paired nice with oysters actually. Apps: Oysters (so fresh!) - got a mixture of the Hama xs and baywaters. Also tried the mezcal shooter because why not. I love mezcal but did not love this combination. Kind of jolting to system with the oyster and then crunchy peanut. It sure wakes you up! We also tried the beet salad. Beets were amazing and the yogurt but texture of daikon was very crunchy didn't incorporate other flavors very well. Tend to like beet salad to be mostly beets or beet texture haha. Entrees / sides: ok wow these were the best dishes I've had in a while. The clams were in an amazing broth and had some of the best bread I've had. From local bakery Seawolf I believe. The braised spare ribs with jalapeño vinegar and cilantro were cooked perfectly. Meat falling off the bone. Loved the cilantro too to balance the savory. Last but certainly not least the crispy fingerling potatoes were the best non fry form of potato I've tried. So crispy and savory. Outside crispy/slightly crunchy even yet inside was and flavorful. Overall lovely night with great food. Price points are on high side but you are paying for a view. Service was good...not overly friendly. Guess they don't really do anything for bday despite the note / bday greeting from host. Definitely did not leave overly full, but not hungry either for about $210 before tip. So not a cheap place for a couple drinks each trying multiple things on menu, but can bank on great drinks and tasty food (and a view even on a cloudy day)! read more

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This is the second time my wife and I have been to westward. You can't beat the location, great views of the lake. Oysters are always fresh and delicious. We shared the seafood tower with our friends, and it was delicious. Wait staff is friendly and helpful. Good place to go for cocktails and scenery. read more

Westward - Seafood tower - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Extremely overpriced. Took over an hour to get our food even though we came at 11AM when there were barely any guest. Got the cornmeal bread and it was overwhelmingly sweet. Got a stomach ache after from so much sugar. Friend's mustard asparagus benedict was very strong in mustard flavor and she only ended up eating 40%. Asparagus was very overdone as apparent by the yellow/light green color from when overcooked. Poached egg was drenched in an unnecessary amount of oil. The view was great and ambiance/vibe of the restaurant was very pleasing. read more

This place is amaze!!! Discovered it driving home from Gasworks one night and saw the picnic chairs overlooking the water and couldn't help but look this place up. The happy hour is a MUST! $2 for the local oysters on the menu. And the oysters they have are amazing and the mignonette makes it that much better. I find that anything other than the oysters seems to be very expensive and small portion sizes. The drinks are well priced and delicious! THE OYSTERS! I believe the mignonette that they have is rotating the one we had was a cucumber dill and it was so good and refreshing! Our favorite oysters so far have been the Olympic Wild but the Chelsea Gems are also delish! The service here is also amazing. I felt like whenever we were done with the plate of oysters it was seconds before someone came and took the plate away. Or always asked if we needed more drinks. Now that it is sunny in Seattle expect a wait for the outside. Good thing is if its a long wait you can put your name down and head to Gasworks or something and come back when the table is ready! read more

Westward - Adriondack Highball, Aperol Spritz, and a sampler of all the oysters on the menu - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had dinner here a few months back during COVID. It was two of us seated indoors with the doors and windows open for plenty of airflow. There is also heated and covered outdoor seating if you'd prefer. There are also a few tables next to a cozy fire pit. This was my second time here, and I have to say, MUCH better than my first experience. The spicy clam dip with kettle cooked chips is a must! Oysters make my world go 'round, so of course I had to try some on the half shell. I also tried the baked oysters topped with roasted garlic ancho butter - I was not a fan. The ancho butter had an off putting after taste, but my boyfriend loved them, so I guess it's all about personal preference. We also tried the hama hama manila clams with garlic, chorizo iberico, modelo, and leeks. This dish had so much potential -- 1. It came out cold. 2. The cured chorizo was so tough, I could barely chew it, BUT it had amazing flavor. This dish really missed the mark. The braised spare ribs with an added side of fingerling potatoes were my favorite along with the clam dip. The meat was so tender and juicy, and packed with flavor. Overall it was a decent experience. The cocktails and service were excellent! Although some dishes were better than others, I will still give this place another shot. read more

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My boyfriend and I went for a cute Valentine's Day dinner! We had oysters, caviar, the pork chop, and some pasta! It was great service and the outdoor tent was warm enough to enjoy the city view at night. Great for a quiet date night and good food. read more

We had a great weeknight dinner here. Reservations can be a challenge, so we opted for a Thursday and ate on the early side. We got a table inside near the bar after having our vaccination and IDs checked at the door. We started with great cocktails, a few oysters, and the dill dip. After that we had the scallop ceviche, which I found truly allowed the freshness of the fish to shine with very little acidity. The tomato salad was incredible - the smoky guajillo oil really gave the dish an unforgettable flavor. The duck leg was fantastic, and the chickpea fritters were light and crispy with plenty of flavor. Overall the space was fun and inviting, and the service was top notch. read more

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Extremely overpriced. Took over an hour to get our food even though we came at 11AM when there were barely any guest. Got the cornmeal bread and it was overwhelmingly sweet. Got a stomach ache after from so much sugar. Friend's mustard asparagus benedict was very strong in mustard flavor and she only ended up eating 40%. Asparagus was very overdone as apparent by the yellow/light green color from when overcooked. Poached egg was drenched in an unnecessary amount of oil. The view was great and ambiance/vibe of the restaurant was very pleasing. read more

Westward was bought by Renee Erickson a couple years ago (2018) so the yelp reviews mostly don't reflect how the food is now. I didn't realize that since I didn't like the food with the previous owner so I stopped going and was happy with the change. I love all of Renee's restaurants. The food, service, and ambience are great. The servers are very nice and professional. There's lots of outdoor seating (with heat lamps and fire pits) if you want to meet up with friends there. The views of the water are pretty. They ask you wear a mask when ordering and talking with your server. They have you put on hand sanitizer when you first walk in and also before you use the restroom. They seem to be taking protocols seriously so that is nice. We ordered a lot of food and everything was delicious. read more

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When it's sunny and beautiful outside, this place turns into the best place on earth but the line can get long and you won't be able to get the outdoor seating near water. Make reservations! The food was good with oysters fresh and salmon spread was great and they refill the crackers for you. I wish they had more warm food selection for lunch menus as eating only cold foods with wine later made me crave a hot soup. read more

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Sat on their outdoor deck for lunch. Great view, cute restaurant. Food is okay, bit overpriced but worth it for the view read more

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

Overpriced subpar food and horrible service. The burger bun was so greasy you can squeeze half plate oil out. The protein portion was tiny. All they serve are chips, chips at the price of steak: tortilla chips potato chips, overcooked burned chips. The waitress did so many horrible things and she made us so sick Took away food we were still working on Forgot our request for water and ice Kept asking us to order more, more chips, more drinks. Oh they dare to ask 25% tip given how rude the waitress behaved. People please avoid this place at all cost. read more

The view is amazing. The rest was an eclectic yet overpriced menu. To be fair, we came in late without a reservation so they weren't sure if they would be able to serve us so we hustled and ordered fast. Clam dip was really good we were the homemade potato chips. Problem was the chips were beyond oversalted which took away. The chickpea fritters were excellent but it was like a tapas menu sizes. Maybe 4-5 little triangles. Excellent but hardly a meal. The duck was excellent though. View is amazing though. read more

3 stars seems about right. They have an outdoor dining setup which obscures the lake view a bit but is pretty nice overall. Everything is fairly pricey and small portions. Clam dip was forgettable while the scallop ceviche was impressive. Had some good cocktails. read more