Waterfront Seafood Grill
(206) 956-9171
2801 Alaskan Way
Seattle,
WA
98121
47.6144
-122.3543
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Belltown
What People Are Saying About Waterfront Seafood Grill
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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.
User Reviews
wietog
February 12, 2009
You know that uncle who seems to have great taste and is so worldly when you're young but them when you get older you see that his smoking jacket is worn and his books are fake? The Waterfront Seafood Grill is a great example of what marketing truly is. Average seafood dishes prepared blandly yet described as somehow worth their outlandish costs. Even with a coupon the total will b l o w your mind. A small portion of the same macaroni and cheese you could find at any pasta joint with a few bits of frozen crabmeat IS NOT worth nearly 20$! A small piece of tuna served on (probably canned) white beans IS NOT worth nearly $40. Apparantly, stuffed shrimp are designed to rip the customer off another $40 for WET BREADCRUMBS. One is inclined to believe that one is on camera for the amusement of the staff. The Baked Alaska, while spectacularly presented and large, is freezer burned, flavorless and covered in toasted whipped egg whites. It's all for show and mostly for either tourists or new money. The piano player, however, is genius. And I do have to give a shout-out to the staff, who are quite well mannered and eager to please. The chefs, I'm sure, do their best, but something is way, way off...
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southernlady28
September 17, 2008
My husband and I were trying to find a restaurant to celebrate our anniversary at and we looked this one up. We read the reviews and saw some bad reviews so we were hesitant to go to this restaurant. Boy, am I glad that we did go. First off, we had a wonderful waitress (Susan)who was very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome right away. For an appetizer I ordered the seafood clam chowder and my husband ordered the calamari. Delicious! The food did not take long to come out and it was absolutely devine. When you read the reviews from 2 years ago you may feel doubtful about going to this restaurant but you will be glad you came and as a person who frequents nice restaurants take my advice and come here! Great job and I will be back!
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pnwfoodie
June 08, 2008
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.
read full reviewThe Details on Waterfront Seafood Grill
Where to Sit:
The 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 Drink:
Order a martini at the longest bar in Seattle. It even has neon that changes colors to mimic the ocean.
When to Go:
Ben 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 Hour:
A daily changing cocktail special, $3 drafts and $4 wine (daily 4pm to 6pm).
Category:
Restaurants, Butcher Shops, Seafood Markets
Payment Methods:
American Express, Gift Certificate, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Live Music, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
