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Westward, Seattle, WA

Westward

4.6
4.6
1584 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest
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Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pit, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.

Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.

We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (206) 552-8215

  • Website

    http://www.westwardseattle.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Mike Stamey

  • Private party contact

    events@eatseacreatures.com (or): (206) 401-5056

  • Location

    2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

  • Neighborhood

    Wallingford

  • Cross street

    N 36th St

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,584 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for scenic views

  1. Rachel

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Beautiful location, crazy expensive but delicious food - but almost ruined by service. We had no drinks for an extended period of time, no questions about the food were answered without a quick/rude response.

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  2. Oystergirl

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great seafood, grreat drinks, great staff, and super views

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  3. CFIN

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service, good vibe. Top spot for a quick and easy dinner with good grub.

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  4. NicoleG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Everyone seems rushed and rude. You definitely feel like you’re a bother to everyone on the staff, this isn’t new though, it’s always been a problem there that everyone there feels like they hate their job…... Great cocktails. We just had appetizers, drinks and oysters and they were very good. Although very overpriced. Beautiful restaurant and space. A nicer more customer service oriented staff would make the place a million times better. The ambience isn’t enough to make me want to return.

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  5. JacquelineQ

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Westward has the BEST location - especially dining during PNW summers: the breeze, the boat watching, and the gorgeous indoor/outdoor restaurant set-up. Thank you for a fun evening!

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  6. AndyE

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food and a lovely space right on the water. But it’s very expensive, and the customer service experience isn’t what it used to be here. During our first visit a couple of years ago, we had a wonderful server who spent time walking us through the menu, recommending drinks, and chit-chatting with us. When we went last night it was very impersonal / transactional. For example, they very quickly told us about the 2-hour limit on seating (the bill arrived promptly at the two hour mark) and our waitress did the bare minimum of just taking our order. The guy who brought out the wine gave us a glimmer of hoping, asking about us and wishing my wife a happy birthday - but that was about it. And come on, no free dessert for a birthday, even though I shared it in the reservation and with that one server? Hoping Westward can become the special place it used to be!

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  7. katec

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love Renee Erickson experiences, and have dined in many of her restaurants several times. We had friendly service and good food, but we’re underwhelmed by the Oysters, some of which tasted like the am

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  8. Emily

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    a wonderful experience overall! the menu is mostly seafood, so keep in mind if there are folks in your party that don't eat it! Our server was fantastic and they have an impressive wine list. Everything was delicious, albeit a bit pricey. Good sized portions as well.

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  9. MIrobinsky

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Westward was incredible. The food, the view, the service, all top notch. Our group sampled a number of things and loved every one of them. The oysters, halibut ceviche, salmon small plate, wedge salad, mushroom fritters, and the rhubarb cobbler. You can’t go wrong!

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  10. BenM

    Exclusive

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delightful waterfront restaurant. The menu skews heavily towards seafood and raw bar items. Prices are high (especially for wines), but that is easy to overlook when you are spending a beautiful day on the lake. Service is professional but not particularly warm and inviting. I would return, but only to enjoy another pleasant summer evening.

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  11. StaciW

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Seafood was delicious. We ordered halibut, copper river salmon, oysters, and clams. Only fail was the leek being borderline raw in the clams. We didn’t love the iceberg salad. The sea asparagus and smoky blue dressing were nice but the cucumber was super salty. The veg side offerings were lacking this time. Service was great.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance is excellent! Food is proxy and a bit sparse, but good. Best spot in Seattle on a summer day.

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  13. GayatriI

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Very overpriced for underwhelming menu and food. Underwhelming drink selection as well

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  14. Jace

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant - the fish and oysters were so delicious!

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  15. ShaneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Coming here for years now and summer might be the best time. Great outdoor vibe, great food, and not too exorbitantly priced. One of the best waterfront dining experiences in the city.

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  16. JILLS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Small portions for high price. I left hungry. Condescending waitstaff. Limited wine selection. Good food (just not enogh) and great view but not worth the price.

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  17. AaronP

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic location. Extremely creative menu. Great wine list. Halibut Ceviche was really special.

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  18. MitchellT

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was expensive And lackluster. Service and ambience was great.

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  19. Alext

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    Food was bland. You’re paying for the area not the quality dining. Nice ambience and view. I thought they had found my Spotify playlist given the tracks they were playing. Great for oysters… not much else.

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  20. Sdas

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best. Sadly don’t recall his name, but was really helpful for picking out oysters and other small plates. Super fun time.

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  21. JoeV

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food was good. Plates are way too small relative to the price. So poor value. Servers were nice but we had maybe four people helping us and the interaction seemed frenetic. Not being able to get a reservation outside is poor in my mind. I got a reservation but had to sit inside yet walk-ups got outside. Probably not going back.

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  22. Kristin

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Halibut was incredible!!! Love the patio on a sunny day

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  23. ChadR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    Some people were getting great service unfortunately it wasn't us, I'm guessing a 2 top on mother's day just isn't as important, I did have a reservation and somehow ended up seated in a walk way after waiting a the bar for a table. The oysters were great, but not many other options, we ended up having appetizers and left.

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  24. KristiB

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    The oysters were amazing. Just stick with that. The halibut would have been amazing, but was SO salty we were clearing our throats. And I love salt. Same with the mushroom fritters. Without the salt bomb factor, everything would have been five stars.

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  25. FoodloverSeattle

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food and atmosphere were outstanding as always - experience with host at beginning was poor.

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  26. LarryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was super delicious. The chicken gave us the biggest surprise. Nice view with chilling atmosphere. Good services with perfect description of the food, along with great recommendations.

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  27. Aimerz

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Seafood tower was absolutely not worth it. For the price, we should have gotten much more actual prime seafood vs raw oysters and prepared "dishes". Is a salmon terrine, small bay shrimp, 2 ounces of raw geoduck, and a tablespoon of whitefish caviar with ritz crackers worth that? Absolutely not. Also had a lot of sand and shell in oysters. My drink was FILLED with ice so actual liquor was 1/3 of a cup. They are being cheap here for sure. Also didnt appreciate having 3 different servers. So sad that all of Renee Ericksons places have lost all soul for the sake of turn and burn touristy atmosphere and overall experience.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the host and the service and the outside seating! Everything was excellent - thank you!

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  29. japhyjones

    Seattle

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic brunch looking out at the lake. Delicious seafood tower, cocktails, etc… friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.

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  30. KrisW

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Beautiful location; salmon was over-cooked and clams sold out which not be a big deal except that the menu only included limited entree options. Great spot for a drink and maybe a snack-not likely to return for a meal.

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  31. JessieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The oysters were phenomenal, and the wine to pair with them, were the perfect choices

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  32. MimiS

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was very good, if pricey. We ate in a sealed outdoor space that had a nice view of the Seattle skyline, but this space was overheated and was extremely and uncomfortably warm. The service was iffy; we had 4 different servers bring us drinks and food and the lack of communication between them meant that we received drinks with lots of ice (requested little or no ice), bread arriving at the end of the meal, and one dish did not arrive at all (spicy clam dip w/chips). As mentioned, the food was good though.

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  33. Ethan

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just do yourself a favor and go here. Make a reservation. You will be very happy you went.

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  34. cindy

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the sight of our first date and now are engagement!! The food and service are simply amazing. We look forward to each return visit!!❤️❤️

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decent selection of oysters Patio is covered with heaters Overall a great time! Allowed us to be seated earlier than our reservation.

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  36. NanL

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We have only eaten there in the summer and eaten outside. We had a very nice experience last night eating inside. It was still early and it was not busy and very nice. We will come again.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The salmon and crab were over cooked. Inconsistent as I was there the week before and the crab was on point.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is outstanding, the food perfect, and the view is amazing.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    My friend visiting out of town wanted oysters at an affordable price. We are at happy hour with a hh drink and had a wonderful experience. Excellent service

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  40. cbing99

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been trying to get to Westward, the first time the hours were cut due to staffing (totally understandable), the second there was a water main break (again, totally understandable), and this time my reservation didn’t seem to be on the tablet. But, true to Sea Creatures fashion, the staff were beyond wonderful and seated us on the beautiful patio for (unnecessary) complimentary drinks until our table was ready. When we were seated, we had a view of the city and a wonderful waitress. The food at Westward is beyond delicious-my mom saying the clams were the best she’s ever had. The seafood was fresh and prepared in a way that didn’t overshadow its quality. That meal was one of the best I’d ever had, and it’s all due to the lovely people that work there. I am already planning my next trip!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Westward offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-8215.

Westward is rated 4.6 stars by 1584 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Westward

2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Additional information

  • Cross street

    N 36th St

  • Neighborhood

    Wallingford

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Mike Stamey

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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