06/14/08

No apologies.

by CuisineEditor

Anthony's Pier 66 (Seattle, WA): Don't waste your time, money, and taste buds. I called and spoke with the hostess at about 6:00 pm for reservations. She informed me that the inside was booked but that the outside seating (quite enormous) was on a first come, first serve basis and that we would be fine if we came in. We arrived 15 minutes later, and I asked for our group of four to be put on the waiting list. She said that they were all booked up, and after I explained that I had just phoned, yadayada?. She whispered and said to me?"we're overbooked." After our delightful conversation I asked who the manager was, and to my surprise, it was the goof standing right next to the kind hostess. He said not a word and went not straight to work. I asked him his name and he said "Sean." No apologies whatsoever. No "thank you," or "please come back again." Nothing of the sort. I have eaten at Anthony's previously with friends; the food is average, and while I will pay hundreds for good food and drink, the food at Anthony's was below average for the price. Nevertheless, they do have cool televisions in the men's room playing ESPN.

01/17/08

One of my Favorite Happy Hour Spots

by user2008

This is the best place so far for the Happy Hour. The service is super and the price and portions of their happy hour menu are great! I have never been dissapointed neither with service nor food at this restaurant. It also has a fantastic view! I think Anthony's and Ivar's are my favorite Happy Hour spots on the waterfront. I am very pleased with them!!!

11/14/06

Overpriced Mediocre Food

by outeverynite

I have been to most all the Seafood restaurants in the area, and I am constanly disappointed by this one. I end up coming here because my Grandparent like it from out of town. The food is bland and I question the quality- It gets pricey... but I don't know what I am buying. The crowd is predominately older (Greater than 60) and the restaurant and food are just plain boring.

• Pros: Great Views
• Cons: Food and Value

05/12/06

Not worth it

by changj3

I ignored previous reviews and decided to give it a try. Our appetizer, which was $50+ was very poor. It tasted like it was pre-made and sitting out. Seafood should not be dried out. Our entrees were about average for this type of restaurant. However, if you're spending over $100 per person (wine included), give somewhere else a try.

• Pros: View, Cleanliness
• Cons: Food

03/28/06

Okay, but not recommended

by souraznhunnie

My bf and I had a $60 gift card to Anthony's. The place was very nice and upscale. The dress code is casual. We were seated promptly.

Our waitress was very honest and knowlegdable. They're required to try everything on the menu. I ordered the tuna and halibut and my bf ordered some Ahi dish. The food wasn't bad, but it was overpriced for the quantity that you get. We ordered the coconut shrimp and oysters for appetizers. My bf really loved the oysters.

It WAS a long wait in between meals and drinks. We were actually there for a good two hours because it would take so long, but we didn't notice because we were enjoying our time together and not in a rush. I wouldn't go back there again because the food isn't worth the price. Everything's over rated and I'd rather eat at Ivar's instead!

• Pros: Knowlegdable waiters, Ambience, Bathrooms nice
• Cons: Long waits, Rude manager

05/14/05

Wow! That's Seattle!

by sdk202

Dining at Pier 66 isn't just a way to replenish nutrients but it is an experience! From the moment we freely valeted the car to the rich dessert... we were overcome with an experience that we are still talking about! The fresh Halibut, Big Eye Tuna, and whole Dungeness Crab were beyond words. The presentations were eye catching as well as the well paired flavors. But I probably should mention the view... A complete downtown city scape, ferries slowing crossing the sound, and a beautiful sunset into the snow capped mountains. WOW! That's SEATTLE!

• Pros: Free Valet Parking, 3 restaurants in 1, Educated staff
• Cons: Wait between courses, crowded, large group

Dine on the downtown Seattle waterfront overlooking Elliott Bay.

by Contributor

In Short
There are actually three restaurants in the complex: a fast-food fish bar facing Alaskan Way, the Bell Street Diner for casual eating downstairs and Pier 66 for finer dining on the upper level. Try everything from the fish tacos outside at the walk-up counter to the grilled halibut with rhubarb coulis, balsamic vinaigrette and Japanese yams that can be found upstairs.

05/10/03

Worst service in Seattle

by srkane

Have you ever been taken out for dinner by an good-hearted elderly person who doesn't tip well? If so, you probably sneak an extra tip on the table right? Well don't do that at Anthony's. If you suspect that the person paying the bill has under-tipped, make sure you hand the acceptable amount in the hand of your server or she is likely to follow your elderly host out into the lobby and return the small tip without checking under the water glass where an additional $20 bill could be found (for marginal service). It reminded me of eating at a Denny's in the Bronx. It was the last straw. This was a year ago. The mistake has cost Anthony's a fair amount of lost business and bad press. There are so many other places to go for good seafood in Seattle. Let Anthony's be your very last choice!

• Pros: TV over the urinal., Nice Christmas tree.
• Cons: Bitchy waitstaff., Lazy waitstaff., Uncaring management.

12/12/02

Best Seafood

by lefse

Fantastic seafood, but overpriced for the quantity. Wonderful view. Professional staff.

• Pros: View, Food, Ambience
• Cons: Value

12/06/02

Not the BEST, Not worth the money

by budd_e_bev

Anthony's I hear is a place that's known for it's 'GREAT' seafood. Well, my in-laws took me here and I can't say it's the best I've had. I had mussles with Mashed potatoes and that was SUPER GOOD, however the crabcakes weren't that great. They were a little 'too' brown and seemed overcooked. My husband loved the steak, and his dad loved their salmon. Sister in law said that their fetuccine with clams barely even had any clams in it. I think this place is REALLY over-priced! Meals are from $9.00+ and aren't that great, however VERY fulfilling!! A lot of well-known companies in Seattle go here from what I've heard, but if you're visiting in the area, I wouldn't recommend this spot as a place to stop at. There are better restaurants that are cheaper, however this place DOES have a good view of the water on the waterfront.

• Pros: Large portions, Filling, Romantic
• Cons: SUPER Expensive