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Bateau, Seattle, WA

Bateau

4.6
4.6
1216 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Bateau is a beef-centric, French inspired restaurant with fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. Bateau has an extensive wine selection including local and imported wines.

This season, we're thrilled to highlight all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, thoughtful service, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors in our steaks and beyond. You'll have the chance to experience an exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu, a la carte favorites, and an array of steaks on your next visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 900-8699
  • Website
    http://www.restaurantbateau.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Taylor Thornhill
  • Private party facilities
    Bateau has a private dining room which accommodates 14 guests for a seated dinner. Join us for your next special celebration. If you would like to inquire about booking our Private Dining room, please email events@eatseacreatures.com for information and pricing.
  • Location
    1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
  • Area
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross Street
    11th Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Celebrate New Years Eve at Bateau

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with our 5-course tasting menu. $125 per guest, not including tax & service charge. Optional beverage pairing $85. Non-alcoholic pairings $65. *20% Service Charge applied - 100% of this Service Charge is distributed to our employees per our tip sharing policy. Menu (subject to change) 1st NY Rillon, caviar Bresaola with horseradish mayo Gnocco Fritto with lardo 2nd Black garlic custard, smoked tendon, egg white miso foam, toasted brioche 3rd Oxtail Terrine, xo sauce 4th (with option to add steak from our daily chalk board selection) Tongue and Cheek cabbage roll, consomme, truffle brioche stuffing Dessert: Chocolate chai fudge, marmalade, feuille de bric *Please notify of any dietary restrictions.
    Celebrate New Years Eve at Bateau photo

Menu

Bateau offers two dining options: our 5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu Experience, or an a la carte option to select house butchered steaks that change daily

Starters

  • A Plate of Pickled ThingsUS$8.00

    • Bateau SaladUS$13.00

      chickpeas, preserved vegetables, salami cotto, red wine-dijon vinaigrette

      • Baby LettucesUS$14.00

        radish, herbs, sunflower seeds, green goddess dressing

        • House CharcuterieUS$18.00

          crackers, mustard

          • Steak Tartare*US$17.00

            egg yolk, tapioca crackers

            • Short Rib CroquettesUS$14.00

              piquillo pepper aioli

              Sides

              • Frites & AioliUS$8.00

                • Buttery Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00

                  Butters & Extras

                  • ButtersUS$3.00

                    Bone Marrow, Preserved Lemon & Brown Butter or Anchovy

                    • Ketchup, Aioli, Dijon Mustard

                      Bœuf

                      Our approach to preparing beef is about the whole animal. Steaks butchered in house, sold by weight & served á la carte with your choice of butter. See chalkboard for today's cuts. Please allow 40 minutes to 1 hour for steaks to be prepared

                        Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

                        • Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

                          5 courses prepared for the whole table, including steaks

                          • per personUS$125.00

                        Dessert

                        • Boat Street Bread PuddingUS$12.00

                          rum butter, golden raisins, cream

                          • Tallow CakeUS$14.00

                            quince poached in pine cone syrup, vanilla buttercream

                            • Chocolate SorbetUS$8.00

                              olive oil, sea salt

                              Bienvenue

                              We're thrilled to invite you to experience all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors. Bon appetit! Each tasting menu is $125 per guest

                                1st Course

                                • Steak Tartare*

                                  egg yolk, tapioca cracker

                                  • Reuben Mille Feuille

                                    smoked brisket, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, rye

                                    • French Onion Croquette*

                                      black barley, comté, garum, egg yolk, dijon mustard

                                      • Fermented Potato Chip

                                        French onion dip, house ikura

                                        • Beef Fat Brioche

                                          beef liver mousse, quince

                                          2nd Course

                                          • Heirloom Tomato

                                            crispy beef belly, mayonnaise, brioche crumbs

                                            • Baby Lettuces

                                              toasted garlic, sherry vinegar, mint

                                              • House Charcuterie

                                                bresaola, brisket, chestnut and cherry salami cotto

                                                3rd Course

                                                • Chef's Selection of Grass-Fed

                                                  grass-finished dry aged steak – butchered in house, butter basted

                                                  • Frites & Aioli

                                                    4th Course

                                                    • Chickpeas

                                                      fermented vegetables, red wine-dijon vinaigrette

                                                      • Creamed Nettles

                                                        sweet onion, nigella seeds

                                                        5th Course

                                                        • Comté Ice Cream

                                                          arrope, beef fat cookie, pine nut

                                                          • Boat Street Bread Pudding

                                                            golden raisin, fresh cream

                                                            Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                            What 1,216 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.6
                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4Value

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                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Bateau promises an exceptional dining experience with its "amazing steaks" and knowledgeable staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and creative menu options, like potato ice cream and plum sorbet. Perfect for special occasions, Bateau's ambiance and "fabulous" tasting menu make it a top choice for steak enthusiasts.

                                                            1,216 Reviews

                                                            1. Stephen

                                                              VIP

                                                              Indiana

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The experience was exceptional. We really appreciated the ambiance and care from the service team. It was evident the amount of care put into the ingredients; we thoroughly enjoyed everything about the meal!

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                                                            2. Michelle

                                                              Seattle

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Loved every moment. Food was Amazing, Drinks yummy, service over the top. Very cool space.

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                                                            3. Adam

                                                              VIP

                                                              San Diego

                                                              36 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              36 reviews

                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Last minute reservation at a restaurant I did not know much about, so relied on the ratings and reviews here and was not disappointed. Great concept, well executed and thorough explanation of the menu. The steak tartar was delicious as well as the croquettes…and that sauce! Wow! Kept it to dip the meat in (as the server suggested). The beef was cooked perfectly and delicious! Super tasty mushrooms!

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                                                            4. Cipriano

                                                              Denver

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Service is always on point with the food (chef’s kiss!)

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                                                            5. Curtis

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Outstanding steak program with great sides and appetizers. Service was perfect.

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                                                            6. Ann

                                                              VIP

                                                              Seattle

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always amazing. Highly recommend trying it out if you haven’t yet

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                                                            7. Jerry

                                                              VIP

                                                              Seattle

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Tasting menu was creative and fabulous! We will be back.

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                                                            8. Jeanne

                                                              VIP

                                                              Seattle

                                                              44 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              44 reviews

                                                              Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Attentive, pleasant service, pristine food, loved the pine ice cream, very refreshing after steak and frites.

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                                                            9. Cipriano

                                                              Denver

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Never been disappointed. Order the cheeseburger (not on menu) along with fries and a bottle of wine.

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                                                            10. Lisa

                                                              Seattle

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Dined here as a special birthday dinner for my son. He was greeted by the host and server with birthday wishes as well as a hand written note on the table. We appreciated the server’s recommendations and they were spot on! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, we couldn’t have asked for anything more!

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Bateau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 900-8699.

                                                            Bateau is rated 4.6 stars by 1216 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            19:00
                                                            Booked 11 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Bateau

                                                            1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross Street
                                                              11th Ave
                                                            • Area
                                                              Capitol Hill / First Hill
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
                                                            • Price
                                                              $50 and over
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Fine Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Smart Casual
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                              Taylor Thornhill
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.restaurantbateau.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (206) 900-8699
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Bateau has a private dining room which accommodates 14 guests for a seated dinner. Join us for your next special celebration. If you would like to inquire about booking our Private Dining room, please email events@eatseacreatures.com for information and pricing.

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