Waterfront Seafood Grill
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 956-9171
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Clay Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outdoor Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-10pm, Bar: Sun-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Waterfront Seafood Grill – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
It's the Titanic, with no iceberg in sight. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide even center tables with the feeling of sailing off into the sunset. Warm, light colors create a soothing background, and plush seating keeps you comfortable through luxuriously drawn-out meals. Diners are a mix of romantic couples and expense-account diners--no one seems to arrive alone. Service is attentive and knowledgeable.
The Food
Fresh shellfish from the bar provides plenty of appetizing starters, but don't miss the delectably sweet and crunchy spinach salad. Match one of four sauces with a plainly grilled fish steak for a fresh, simple meal. For steak lovers, the best option is the tenderloin, served with sweet onion ragout. Side dishes are sized for several people--skip dull fingerlings, but double up on chipotle-seasoned sweet corn. For dessert, choose a treat from the outstanding list of brandies and scotches.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe best views are on the deck or along the west windows, while the most private seats are the small banquettes on the south side.
What to DrinkOrder a martini at the longest bar in Seattle. It even has neon that changes colors to mimic the ocean.
When to GoBen Fleck plays live piano music most nights, offering jazz standards, Broadway show tunes, popular songs and more (Tue-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 7pm-12am).
Happy HourA daily changing cocktail special, $3 drafts and $4 wine (daily 4pm to 6pm).
User Reviews for Waterfront Seafood Grill
06/08/2008 Posted by pnwfoodie
I'm a fan of Sunday brunches in Seattle so I decided to take an out-of-town friend to Waterfront today for the first time. Although the service was very nice -- the egg benedict and seafood omelette were just standard fare at $50. The biggest shocker however was the "by the glass champagne" that I ordered that turned out to be $50. This simple little brunch ended up costing almost $200. I dine out a lot in Seattle but this place left me feeling VERY cheated. There's too many wonderful weekend brunch spots in Seattle to waste your money on this one -- even if the view is nice.
Pros: Bay view, staff attitude and service
Cons: Outrageous wine prices, mediocre food, shabby table decor
05/23/2008 Posted by whats_cookin
Many times management receives emails for complaints, so I wanted to make sure the management received some kudos for a perfect hire on service. Our table of 4 last night had Michael as our server and I wanted to let management know what Impeccable Service he provided to us. He was FLAWLESS…as was the food delightful and perfectly cooked. This is not my first visit here, as we frequent the Waterfront at least once every 3 to 4 months. In many restaurants one gets confused as to who is providing what service to us and I was happy to see the same smiling face every time we were approached, with the exception of the Sommelier, Michael was there every step of the way, never abruptly interrupted and even found a way to set the silver with my mates hands flailing about in discussion. The food was fabulous. We had the Bacchanalia for two which was a feast but we didn't have to choose what our palate was desiring as it had all the main seafood choices and vegetables with it. It was a lot of food. Well prepared and brought with our guests meal as well. Thank you for a lovely night!
Pros: beautiful location and flawless service
