Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club
(206) 545-8570
1303 NE Boat St
Seattle,
WA
98105
47.651811
-122.314539
Neighborhoods: University District, Northeast
Last updated 5.04.09
What People Are Saying About Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club
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The Experience
A friendly, simple boat house attached to a small, locally owned Mexican restaurant, Agua Verde offers singles, doubles and triple kayaks. Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you're paddling on a sunny Saturday, go early (they open at 10am).
Weekday rates are much more inexpensive--you get your third and fourth hours for free.
Where to Go?
Agua Verde is convenient for paddling to the waterways of the University's arboretum or the houseboats area on Lake Union. If you have more energy and more time, try an afternoon paddle to Madison Park where a beach offers a place to stretch your legs or enjoy a picnic lunch. Paddling across Lake Washington will give you a sample of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, including a view of the home of Bill Gates. Paddlers will need two hours for most destinations and four or more hours for the farthest paddles (including Golden Gardens Park or Hiram Chittenden locks).
You'll Want to Know
Cloudy days usually coincide with fewer motorboats, making for a tranquil excursion.
User Reviews
dnsd2008
October 10, 2008
I have been here a few times, always in Summer, and it has always been crowded. Tacos Bacalao (fried fish tacos) are my favorite along with their cactus nachos and Mango Margaritas. Mmmm... Nice having a salsa bar (the mango salsa is my favorite). Try to snag a spot on the deck overlooking the water.
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Anonymous
September 17, 2008
This place has fresh tortilla's, very fresh salsas, and entrees and delicious and inexpensive. You can sit outside on the deck, or inside. Before or after, enjoy a kayak ride into Lake Washington or just paddling around Lake Union.
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theLaLuks
August 25, 2008
Agua verde is a good spot for lunch, with respectable fish tacos and the other dishes consistently tasty. Honestly though, I only come here because it's close to UW Health Sciences (where I practically live.) It might not be worth a trip out of your way....
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Post-Paddle Eats:
Disembark from boat straight to their Mexican cafe.
The Extras:
Rent kayaks on the lower floor Monday-Saturday, 10am to dusk; Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Parking:
Street parking can be found, but it takes a major hunt. Look while others in your party sign onto the waiting list.
Know Before You Go:
Side dishes are delish and generously sized--one feeds two people; groups should share a few.
Post-Paddle Eats:
Disembark from boat straight to their Mexican cafe.
Category:
Restaurants, Canoes, Banquet Rooms, Grocery Stores, Catering, Marinas
Payment Methods:
Check, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats
