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Boat Bar, Seattle, WA
Boat Bar, Seattle, WA
Boat Bar, Seattle, WA
Boat Bar, Seattle, WA
Boat Bar, Seattle, WA

Boat Bar

4.6
4.6
443 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Brought to you by Renee Erickson and the Sea Creatures team, Boat Bar offers a casual, chic atmosphere next door to its companion restaurant - the award-winning Bateau. Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau presents a menu that focuses on oysters, seafood, and fresh, seasonal, small plates. Join us for Happy Hour from 5-6pm daily, when you can get $1 off all oysters, beer, glass pours of wine, house cocktails, and well spirits. Stop by on your way to Bateau or take in a full meal with us at the Boat Bar. We can't wait to host you! Until we meet at the table....

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Additional information

  • Location
    1060 East Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
  • Phone number
    (206) 900-8808
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, French, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Taylor Thornhill

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Experiences

  • Oyster Bar Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    As part of our dining room, our curve designed Oyster Bar seating features an up-close counter height viewing of our shuckers in action.

  • Dining Room Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    With daydreams of Normandy and Brittany's marine flavors in mind, our dining room evokes a bright and airy iteration of our favorite seafood focused French bistros.

  • Large Party Reservation

    US$85.00 per person

    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, entrée’s including seafood, steak, 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.  

Menu

Boat Bar's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

Oysters*

Served with mignonette, lemon, horseradish

  • Hama Hama, Lilliwap

    • Blue Pool, Hood Canal

      • Baywater Sweets, Thorndyke Bay

        Plates

        • Pickled and Preserved VegetablesUS$8.00

          • Chips & French Onion Dip, 1 Oz Paddlefish CaviarUS$30.00

            • Shrimp Chips, Crème Fraiche, Radish, Smoked Trout RoeUS$13.00

              • Olive Oil Brioche, Cultured Bay ButterUS$10.00

                • Scallop Crudo, Radish, Lemon, Crispy Shallots*US$18.00

                  • Steak Tartare, Egg Yolk, Potato Chips*US$18.00

                    • Spring Lettuces, Toasted Garlic, Mint, Banyuls VinegarUS$14.00

                      • Frites and AioliUS$9.00

                        • Burger with Green Goddess, GreensUS$12.00

                          • Manila Clams, Nduja, Vermouth, Parsley and LemonUS$22.00

                            • Bateau Steaks

                              available upon request

                              Desserts

                              • Cheese and PreservesUS$8.00

                                • Coco Toast, Olive Oil, Sea SaltUS$9.00

                                  • Lovage Ice Cream, StrawberriesUS$9.00

                                    Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                    What 443 people are saying

                                    Boat Bar 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

                                    4.6
                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.6Food
                                    • 4.7Service
                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                    • 4.3Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Seattle

                                      Innovative

                                    • Seattle

                                      Seafood

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Boat Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Known for its "creative dishes," the menu includes highlights like the Dungeness crab donut and fresh oysters. Despite some concerns about pricing and service speed, the "fantastic atmosphere" and "memorable meals" make it a popular choice in Seattle.
                                    443 Reviews

                                    1. Lance

                                      Seattle25 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Food and service was great. The mussels and steak tartare were our favorites. One little observation, the bathroom on the left had a light dusting of hair on the sink. It looked like someone may have stepped in to clean up their beard is my guess.

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                                    2. Danny

                                      Seattle1 review

                                      4.0

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 3
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Great service, drinks and oysters!!!! The steak with frites was not so great. It was a 24 hour Sous Vide which is usually a great way to make a steak tender. However, this steak was the toughest, chewiest steak I've had in a long time. I couldn't finish it, not because I was full, but it just wasn't satisfying, especially for that price point. Maybe if you order that, double check with the host, for a verification of "tenderness." Other than that tough , I love this place!

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                                    3. Vanessa

                                      Baltimore2 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      Dined on 23 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 3
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Beautiful space. Food was inventive. Fries served with steak were a standout as were the oysters and scallop

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                                    4. Lynne

                                      New York City2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 20 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Beautiful preparation of unique dishes - attentive service - excellent wine selection

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                                    5. Ashley

                                      Washington DC1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 16 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The service and food were both excellent! Highly recommend for a fabulous date night!

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                                    6. Len

                                      Seattle4 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 16 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      I have implicit bias … repeat customers … this is one of the best restaurants in the known galaxy. Came here for our 33rd anniversary, and experienced next-level food and service. Thanks all.

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                                    7. Paul

                                      Seattle5 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The food was fantastic - the crab donut was a revelation. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was lively and engaging. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Seattle and we always have a wonderful overall experience when we dine here.

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                                    8. Abe

                                      Seattle1 review

                                      2.0

                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 2
                                      2. Food 1
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      No balance on the seasoning of several dishes, clams were overly salty, food value was not very high, best dishes were things like potato chips or french fries, the famous doughnut was dry and not very appetizing service was attentive , although maybe overly so, not letting my date and I have some breathing room to talk. Honestly would not want to go back.

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                                    9. Lori VIP

                                      Salt Lake City4 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 8 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We love the Boat Bar! Everything we had was excellent: smoked fish dip, salad, smoked scallops and Manila clams with grilled brioche bread. So yummy! The service was awesome…so friendly and knowledgeable! We’ll be back soon!

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                                    10. Ann Marie VIP

                                      Seattle22 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 6 February 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Always a great experience. Can't wait to come back!

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                                    FAQs

                                    Boat Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 443 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 13 times today
                                    Experiences are available.
                                    Google Map for Boat Bar

                                    1060 East Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

                                    Additional information

                                    • Phone number
                                      (206) 900-8808
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Seafood, French, Tapas / Small Plates
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:00
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      None
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive Chef
                                      Taylor Thornhill

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