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Bateau, Seattle, WA

Bateau

4.7
4.7
1230 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 900-8699
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Beef & Burgundy

    US$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 Apr 2025 only
    We are thrilled to bring our Beef and Burgundy event again. This has been such a special and intimate dinner and we can't wait to share it with you! We welcome you to come join us for an evening celebrating the wine and culinary traditions of Burgundy. Chef Taylor Thornhill and team will be preparing a feast featuring classic Burgundian ingredients from leeks, to dijon, oeufs, the beloved escargot, oxtail, braises, fromage, and poached pears. To accompany, Jen O'Neil will be selecting wine pairings from sparkling, to white, and red, all thoughtfully paired. It's sure to be another special evening that we can't wait to spend with you! Please do let us know if you have any dietary restrictions to accommodate.
    Beef & Burgundy photo
  • Large Party Reservation

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For all large parties we offer a Prix Fixe menu. We serve these meals family style, which means that you share generous portions of a selection of starters, steak with sides, and dessert. It’s a beautiful way to dine, provides variety, and makes things feasible for our small kitchen. Our food is seasonally driven by ingredients from the Pacific Northwest, many of them foraged by our very own kitchen staff, and fiercely focused on sustainability and little to no waste. Our beef is 100% from the Pacific Northwest, grass-fed and grass finished, and dry aged a minimum of 21 days in house. We are happy to accommodate any special dietary needs and appreciate any advanced information you may have regarding restrictions.  

What 1,230 people are saying

Bateau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bateau offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" steaks, knowledgeable staff, and a unique menu. Guests rave about the "fabulous" service and the imaginative use of "unusual cuts of beef." While some found it pricey, the "wonderful" ambiance and "outstanding" food make it a must-visit for carnivores.

1,230 Reviews
  1. Arely

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday celebration. It was an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the service was great. It was such a cool experience to see them cross off the meat selection they have the chalkboard.

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  2. Ttas1214

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak I’ve had in years. Wonderful service and attention to detail. The wine by the glass list is wanting and not a fan of the croquettes. But you come for the steak and they don’t disappoint

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  3. DanielM

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great meal! Confident service. Always enjoy trying all the different interesting cuts of beef offered!

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  4. Emily VIP

    Dallas24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high hopes for Bateau, but didn’t love it. We enjoyed the sides we ordered more than the actual steak. The service was great and very helpful staff.

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  5. Melina

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining at Bateau and it wasn’t what i remember it being. It was nice. Food was good but the prices were very very high for what we got and the service was just meh this time. Felt kind of forgotten about. Not sure I’ll be back for a 3rd visit.

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  6. Patrick

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service exceeded expectations! For a busy holiday we were surprised how much attention we received without feeling rushed. All food and drink recommendations were great! One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.

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  7. Patrick

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time! Bateau is, by far, my favorite steak restaurant in the city.

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  8. Luna

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff and service. Food is excellent. Well worth the price for special occasions. Only concern is the recently implemented 22% service charge. It’s not clear if this benefits the staff but they’ve also added in a like that gratuity is not expected. Would like to see an assurance that this fee goes to taking care of staff with higher wages, good benefits, etc.

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  9. Tal

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing, service is extraordinary! We will come back for sure.

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  10. Olivia

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently an amazing dining experience, I am always glad to have eaten at Bateau. Everything we ate was amazing, the space is beautiful, and the service is warm and accommodating. Can't wait to return!

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FAQs

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

Bateau is rated 4.7 stars by 1230 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 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bateau

1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th Ave
  • Area
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • 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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