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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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

Westward - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

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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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 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

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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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

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

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

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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We had an amazing dining experience at Westward. The ambiance could not be better https://www.mrgyroseattle.com/ especially on a gorgeous summer night. The food and cocktails were fabulous. We had two non drinkers in our party and loved the extensive list of mocktails and non alcoholic options that were fun and interesting. The food was wonderful.... We had the halibut, duck and ribs as entrees....and the potatoes as a side. Those potatoes are addictive. Service was great. It was a lovely experience. read more

Stars are only for the view. So for a cup of drink may be good. The food is nothing special. But it's extremely expensive for the portion size! Would not recommend at all. read more

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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It sucks feeling like an afterthought with what should be a nice dining experience. I made a reservation for Westward, anticipating a positive and special experience of dining. From the moment we walked in I felt like somebody's lost step child. The reservation made for 7:30PM on a Saturday night (we showed up at exactly 7:30PM) had the front desk person (dressed VERY casually in a hoodie) telling us we would have to wait at least 20 minutes for our own table. She was pleasant enough but seemed as chaotically inclined as the restaurant itself. It took some doing to get her to seat us at the far end of the bar. There were other seats but we were sat off to the side, the far side of the kitchen bar area. It took even more doing to simply get a drink--at this point time is passing even more. It's approximately 8:10PM or 8:15PM before we do get a table and then we get a shared table. That's not what we were told we would have. Eventually, the waiter shows up (that takes even more time he's not prompt either). We ordered a dozen oysters, the chicory salad and a salmon steak. The first two items come quickly and the salmon takes a ridiculous amount of time, far longer than promised. Why did the waiter not anticipate the firing of the fish to make the timing reasonable even semi-reasonable. The kitchen was closing and I simply felt like there I was at the end of the night the lost stepchild, what an unpleasant experience. We had arrived at the restaurant two hours earlier which should've been peak dining hour. I kept debating whether to ask the waiter to simply bring us to check before the salmon arrived and decided not to be unpleasant or make a scene. At this point I wondered why we stayed in the restaurant and didn't leave immediately. My date is a little antsy at how long it's taking, as well. The food was OK. By no means horrible but by no means particularly remarkable. When you drop 170 bucks in a restaurant for two people, I think you should reasonably be able to expect a dining experience that leaves a pleasant memory. I've been to far less touted restaurants on a regular basis that made me want to go back again. I won't return and I won't give the restaurant good marks. 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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There are a million wonderful things to say about this spot, busy as it gets when the outdoor seating opens and the sunshine comes to town! Let me simply say this: go for the oysters. Every time. Chase them with a Negroni. Every time. Sample the other delicious, seasonal fare. You won't regret it! Bring sunscreen as you may find yourself basking for longer than you thought! 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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So it's mainly an oyster bar. Which is perfect for my wife and daughter. I however, don't like oysters. But I got the spicy clam dip, and yes it was spicy! But oh so good. The chips it came with were obviously in house and nice and crispy to go with the dip. I also got the spicy peanuts which were oh so spicy but went great with the wine we chose. I noticed on the seafood tower that they had Baja blue shrimp but said they were only on the tower. I asked if they could do a shrimp cocktail and they agreed to. The sauce was Smokey and spicy and the shrimp were large and so tender. I'm glad they did it. My wife and daughter absolutely loved the oysters. 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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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

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

Usually a 5 star place. Since moving to Seattle it's one of the 5 places I recommended. Wife's ex boss and partner were in town from the Midwest and were excited to visit with them. This review is not a bashing review but rather a please don't let this be a normal thing here and a review to just maybe spark a conversation so no one else has this happen. Like I said... I love this place, decor, appearance of staff, the view, etc. alway really great. Plate 1: chips and dip. Super great. My oyster plate: fantastic Corn plate: black burnt, cooked so hard the moisture was drawn out of the corn. Halibut plate: perfectly cooked Shishito peppers: way over cooked so much that they were charred and if you held on to the stem only there was no weight to it. The sauce under was great but literally all the peppers were burnt, not blistered. Expos need to take a better initiative with looking at the plates they serve out from the kitchen. Not sure why it was ok to sent it out. We had an 8:30 reservation so maybe at the time we starting getting our food the servers were responsible for expoing ... who knows. Please keep on eye on this stuff. Thanks for reading. read more

We recently moved from Connecticut and were excited to see how the seafood in Seattle compares - we'd heard great things. This is the first place we tried out and it did not disappoint. There was a decent wait because of how popular the spot is, but they offered canned drinks to take to go while you wait which was a nice touch and kept us around! When we were finally seated we went for the small tower which had oysters, shrimp, ceviche, and caviar. 10/10 delicious, fresh, and well plated! For drinks we got the My Sherona which is a gin based drink and it was delicious as well. We will be back! read more

Westward - Canned cider by the lake as we waited for our table - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came for brunch, loved the setting and the vibe by the water. Food was good, but menu options felt limited for brunch. We tried the Bateau Beef Hash, the Avocado Toast and the Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich. They were all fine and out of the three the Breakfast Sandwich was by far the best pick...the others were pretty standard. It wasn't that we didn't enjoy the meal, it's really just that there weren't any standout dishes (and we tried three out of maybe 6 or 8 options in total so I feel like we gave it a fair shake) to come back for, when I could try something new instead. I'd still give it a fair shake and try the dinner menu next... read more

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We stopped by on 1/7 a Thursday, around 5:30. Reservations in advance are recommended. Their outdoor seating set up is awesome. Heat lamps and tent with the sides. If you don't make a reservation you may be seated near the firepit but there's no coverage so it's a bit colder. We celebrated a birthday so naturally we ordered 3 drinks. Baby come back, crimson and clover and edge of 17. Edge of 17 is great if you are looking for something warm. Baby come back was very fruity and tropical. We ordered a half dozen of oysters, the spicy clam dip, baked oysters with the large Iberian, beet salad and crispy duck leg for dinner. Absolutely fantastic. For dessert we order the apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Absolutely fantastic. Since we were celebrating a birthday, they gave us two glasses of bubbles. Greatly appreciated. Parking in a small lot out front or plenty of street parking across the street read more

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I have eaten at this restaurant for the past three years. I loved bringing visiting relatives here to show off the food and the city. I vividly remember the delightful taste of the halibut ceviche here, as my partner told me that she loved me over this dish in 2021. Today, I ordered this dish with my family visiting from the Philippines and unfortunately discovered that the fish had gone bad. They deeply understand when seafood has gone bad, as my family has grown up eating fresh fish all their lives in the Philippines. Rather than acknowledge this mistake, staff made myself and my family feel as though we should not have spoken up amongst a predominantly white environment. I used to absolutely adore this establishment. After this experience, however, I don't think I can return. It's one thing to eat fish gone bad. It's another thing to feel ostracized, demoralized, and isolated. read more

Customer Dis-Service is how I would describe my dining experience. There was a party of 7 of us and after we all ordered the waitress asked if it was ok for food to come out as it was done, to which we were ok with. After 5 meals showed up we waited another 35 minutes with zero interaction from anyone there trying to refresh cocktails or whatever and I eventually flagged down a server to ask whats up. After 15 minutes and still no refresh they came by and I asked where our meal was and they said they just put it in and there were a bunch of orders in front of us. I cancelled the two missing meals and the hostess gave me a "whatever" look and walked away. The check came and they put a 20% gratuity onto the check. Zero apology on the meals, zero excuses, just a get out of here, we are gonna seat someone else and screw up their meal. SOUTHWARD....not westward. read more

Great establishment in a prime location. I love the boating vibe. The food was delicious. A bit in the pricier end but it was #worthit! Oysters here were huge! They were fresh and well prepared! We ordered the steak (which is something I don't normally get) however it was delicious with the nan! We also had the potato appetizer which was so good! It was crispy and went well with the main dish. Since this restaurant is so close to gasworks, I would suggest you visit gasworks Park! read more

Westward - Counter seating! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Located next to the waterfront and the closest my wife and I have really been to dine-in eating in quite some time. An outdoor patio makes it much easier to serve and still not be confined inside given the current precautions that still need to be made. The staff was very friendly and we were sat right away (we had reservations!) at our table that was spaced more than 6 feet away from others. We started with a dozen oysters (2 of each mostly) and all of them were great. From there though the rest was a bit mediocre. The bread and butter was $6 as a side and the grilled halibut was fairly small for a "large plate". Add in the glasses of wine and this was probably a bit overpriced for the food and quality. read more

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Delicious and fresh food with an ambiance that can't be beat. However, I am writing to comment on their extraordinary customer service. We often take work visitors/applicants here for dinner and I lost my itemized receipt. Realized it only months later and they were immediately able to send a new one. Thank you so much! Professional and responsive service! read more

Had a great time at Westward. The outdoor seating is beautiful and the environment is very friendly. The only concern I had about westward was the price was pretty high for small portions and some things that I can make at home. My boyfriend and I split the crab rolls for breakfast and I added a photo with the size to reference, the sandwich itself cost $32 And it was pretty small. My friend got egg over the carrots which was $20, Overall we spent a pretty decent amount but again the food was really good I just try to look for a better deal usually. read more

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Been waiting a while to visit Westward and we were always a little apprehensive to visit due to the mediocre reviews from the previous ownership. Now that it's under new ownership, by such a reputable owner no less, we decided to come through for my girlfriends birthday dinner and enjoy the lovely view in the great weather. So happy we ate here. Every single dish and beverage was immaculate. They are really nailing the flavor combinations/profiles. Every dish memorable. My top were the scallops, salmon or summer squash. You can't go wrong here. All the drinks were perfect and flavorful too. Honestly surprised how impressed we were. Staff was very professional and courteous. Felt right at home. I couldn't recommend this spot more. If you're reading this, just stop and go now!! You'll be glad you did :) I know I'll be coming back here and taking out of town guests as well. read more

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The ambience here is by far the best aspect. Though it's still cold out, I can see how this lakeside spot would be super popular in the summer time. We booked a table for dinner, and arrived right on time. We were seated quickly, but it took quite a while for anyone to come greet us. I had to flag someone down to ask for water, which she did, but still no waiter. Once the waiter did come and we ordered, it took another long while for our food. We ordered the fried potatoes, which I expected to be tastier because this was a $10 side dish, but the potatoes were barely crispy. Nothing special with this dish- do not spend $10 on this. As a main, we ordered the trout. It was actually very impressive watching the server cut the bones out of the fish. The trout was super tasty, but just be wary of bones. Overall, there was nothing super special about the food or service, but the ambience was great. read more

Westward - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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All of the dishes were super tasty and our server very friendly. Portions were a little on the small side, reminds me of high end dining in Europe. Expect to spend $100 a person if you are having some wine. Boaters: the west or south side of the dock is all open for patrons of Westward. The north or east side is private moorage they rent out. Dining was all outside on their lovely patio. Ensure you bring your mask as they ask you to have them on when servers are around for their safety. No reservations so I would get there early, if not expect to wait a bit for a table. read more