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Westward, Seattle, WA

Westward

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4.2 (1857)
$31 to $50
Northwest
2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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....

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, 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
  • Executive chef
    Mike Stamey
  • 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 1,857 people are saying

Westward 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Westward offers "incredible oysters" and a "wonderful atmosphere" with breathtaking views of Lake Union. While some dishes and service can be inconsistent, the "cocktails and wine were wonderful." Enjoy a memorable experience with "amazing food" and sunsets. Ideal for oyster lovers, but menu options could be more diverse.

1,857 Reviews

  1. Georgiy VIP

    Seattle72 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not sure what happened to this place - it looks like it will be out of business soon. I came on Saturday, and the it was empty. A few years ago, it was impossible to get a reservation on any day. Now it’s a ghost town. The food was awful - overcooked and way too fatty, with no flavor. The pork was chewy and had way too much salt. The fried oysters were okay, and the fish was decent, but the rest was really bad. They don’t even have an espresso machine, which is usually a bad sign.

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  2. Fred

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was rarely seen. Long wait for drink order to be taken. No offer of desert. Coffee was cold. Original server disappeared and was replaced by another person that was bussing tables.

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  3. john VIP

    Seattle20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant, the food was good, the service was not representative of the price. We had dinner for three for $420. A lot of money for sitting in a dinner.

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  4. Dave

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Westward is popular for a reason. Tasty dishes, wonderful atmosphere and great service.

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  5. maddie VIP

    Hawaii4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced food, tiny portions, weird service despite the restaurant being nearly empty at peak brunch hour on a Saturday

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  6. Nona VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The halibut was overcooked. My guess is unless you do oysters it’s not worth the money.

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  7. Joshua VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food, but even better when you have the beautiful sunset along Lake Union and downtown! Fantastic restaurant!

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  8. roisin VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredible oysters. Spring halibut was perfection.

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  9. Jennifer

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great oysters, amazing location and lovely experience overall. A nice place to visit for a special occasion

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  10. Valerie

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - excellent service. The crab roll is a must

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FAQs

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

Westward is rated 4.2 stars by 1857 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
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2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N 36th St
  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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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