Westward

Name: Westward
Address: 2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, United States, 98103
Telephone: (206) 552-8215
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

Visa Dining Collection

4.3 (1865)

$31 to $50

Northwest

2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Hot spot

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 1,865 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Westward boasts an "iconic setting" with "amazing location" and "beautiful views" of Lake Union, perfect for a special occasion. While the oysters are frequently described as "incredible," menu options can be limited, and service is sometimes inconsistent. The restaurant offers a memorable ambience, accentuated by its waterside charm.

1,865 Reviews

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MelissaH
Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The freshest of shellfish (oysters) and a delicious garden salad. The bread plate slathered with butter was delicious. The drinks were a little off (Last Word and Paloma), much better at Walrus & Carpenter. Service was efficient and attentive.
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Carmen
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing and it's in a beautiful location. However, I had requested a table outside because we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary. They sat us inside near a dirty window so we couldn't appreciate the view and never mentioned our anniversary. We ordered the crispy potatoes, and we were asked if we wanted ketchup and/or aioli dipping sauces. We said yes to both and ultimately asked for another serving of aioli. Since the condiments were not on the menu (that we saw), we did not know until we received our bill that we were charged 3.00 for each condiment. Not a huge expense but seems cheap for a restaurant of this caliber. Overall, the experience was disappointing, but the food was amazing, and the restaurant has the potential to provide a great ambience and view if you're in the right spot.
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Alex
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It's a nice place, but it charges a 22% service charge on menu items that are already expensive. Halibut was overcooked but still good. Their sparkling water was either a white label version of peñafiel or indistinguishable from it, also made in Estado de Mexico which I found interesting. The pricing, and service charge gimmick won't have me returning here, because for a $250 dinner for two, I'd rather take a flight to mexico and have an amazing dinner with better mineral water.
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Katherine
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Always a beautiful view from Westward, which is the primary reason to go. Most dishes were excellent but too many items had spicy profiles, making it hard to navigate for those in our group who don’t favor spicy food. All in all, a good experience, fabulous oysters were the standout.
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Sheri
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience. The oysters were to die for, the French Chenin Blanc was perfect with the oysters, and the rhubarb cobbler finished it off perfectly. We felt like we were on vacation.
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Katie VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprised the quality of the food did not meet previous expectations. Ceviche was very raw- not well marinated in the citrus sauce. Hot chicken was challenging to cut and share. Limited menu for main dishes. Great for oysters and drinks just not adequate for a full dinner setting.
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joe gerlitz
Puerto Vallarta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience. The whole chicken my friend and I ordered (2 total) barely had five bites of meat on it. They comped us one of them but that was pretty much a waste of a meal.
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Antoine
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The place is nice but the food is horrible and very expensive. Pork was decent, crab kid would be great for a kid menu and the salad is only oil and mayonnaise.
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a lovely setting, we are vegetarians but our friends said the raw oysters were the best they have ever had
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Kate VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, but the service did not match. Our server did not come around nearly enough. We had to wait a long time to re-order drinks and get the check. For the astronomical price of the bill, I expect much better service.
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FAQs

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

Westward is rated 4.3 stars by 1865 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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

Website
http://www.westwardseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 552-8215

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