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Westward, Seattle, WA

Westward

4.6
4.6
1545 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest
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 37 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

  • 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

  • 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

What 1,545 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for scenic views

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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
  2. cbing99

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were all super impressed with everything related to the meal and the restaurant!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    The food was underwhelmingI’ve been there a few times but something’s shifted and my husband and I were both disappointed. Would love to see the marinated mussels back on the menu too.
  5. GeenaLynn

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was an 81st birthday. The party was small and included someone in a wheelchair. The staff was amazingly helpful.
  6. WardM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. Service is attentive and authentic; never stuffy or pretentious. A real Seattle gem.
  7. LocalCelebrity

    Portland

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went in on a Saturday morning with no expectations; we are instant fans. Fresh, local oysters; egg salad toast (w/ the boqs for sure!); spicy clam dip… and great full bar to go with. Sat at the bar, had an awesome experience with the bartender letting us use his oyster book to reference all the different kinds we enjoyed (ordered two of everything!) We’ll be back!
  8. MimiS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and meal! Oyster selection was huge
  9. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience5
    We usually love Westward as it's usually really reliable. We're nomadic & when we're in Seattle we try to make it a point to enjoy however this time felt, a little off. It took a healthy amount of time to be seen by the waitress in the first place, then there was some confusion about what the 8 PM happy hour was, & beyond that our $42 Salmon steak was probably as dry as canned tuna. I love this spot & will probably try again at some point, but I won't be in a rush this next time.
  10. AlaskanDumpling

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside in the heated tent. It was a quiet night by Westward standards. The food was impeccable and the service was great, even though there was only one server in the tent.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was meh. Clams with sausage was incredibly salty. SeaWolf bread is excellent but that's sourced from a local bakery up the street. Oyster selection is good. Entree and appetizer portions are on the small side. Overpriced. Great ambience and view of the Seattle skyline. Great service. Worth a first visit but not a repeat.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Westward is always a great experience. Great food in a great location.
  13. AustinP

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were extremely hospitable and acknowledged that we were there for a special occasion. They gave us a table in the corner of the patio (in the heated tent) and we were lucky to be able to enjoy great sunset views along the lake. The food was wonderful, especially the oysters. We plan on going back!
  14. John

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Happy Hour deals on oysters, smelt, and wine. Outstanding server knowledge and service.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    The food was amazing, but the service was pretty bad. The food came out in the wrong order, the server didn’t tell us they were out of something until we asked, and the servers were pretty inattentive.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and incredible food.
  17. jayk

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Top notch. Delicious oysters.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t be stupid. Come here if you are in Seattle! DM me for deets.
  19. MikeG

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu and knowledgable server with great recommendations. We will definitely be back.
  20. StevenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting breakfast with fresh ingredients and great light. A little expensive, but you get what you pay for (mostly).
  21. MikeM

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service with attention to detail. An incredibly fun venue with a fabulous view of the city.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Donny and staff were amazing and the food was delicious
  23. Stephen

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s hard for restaurants to keep up with staffing right now, so when you receive stellar service on top of timely service in this era of staffing issues, it’s the first thing you notice. Westward’s staff went above and beyond and everything came out so fast with dedicated runners and friendly waiters. Incredible experience with top-notch and inventive food. Get the smoked kabocha main dish!
  24. Brian

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Westward came highly recommended by friends. And I can see how this restaurant could be a great spot during summertime, as I can imagine sitting outside, on the water with a view of downtown Seattle. And I believe this experience could forgive a lot. However, we visited Westward on a Saturday evening in February. And unfortunately the expectations I had for this restaurant in terms of food, ambiance and overall experience were not met, especially for the price and somewhat higher end positioning of the restaurant. First of all the restaurant ambiance lacked a lot. In general, the restaurant felt cramped and messy. There was something about the front desk, coat rack, pile of menus, cramped/messy arrangement of tables, empty dishwasher rack on the bar (in view throughout dinner), etc. that just detracted from the overall experience. In terms of the food, I had an out of town guest, and we were specifically looking for PNW seafood. We were also disappointed on this point as well, especially considering the cost of entrees. The salmon fillet was extremely boney (almost impossible to eat) and overcooked/dry. The staff and service was overall friendly. But this did not compensate for what overall was a very disappointing experience for what ended up being a $270 check for two people.
  25. Kiru

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided last minute to return to Westward after many, many years and so glad we did. The service was top notch. We had a primary server but we’re attended to by at least 4 others during our meal, never wanting for attention. Everyone was funny, warm and pleasant. We started with baked oysters which were simmered in little pools of deliciously rich broth that had a slight kick. They were definitely slurp-able, I restrained myself from licking the inner shell to get the sheen of broth left. I had the Hama Hama clams in broth for my main, my husband had the smoked duck leg. The clam broth was deliciously complex with onions, herbs, butter and and some form of mild hot sauce I think. It was definitely not your average white wine and butter, or coconut milk with curry broth. I soaked every drop up with two thick, slices of fresh sourdough toasted on thee grill. I don’t much care for sourdough usually but this bread was terrific. My husband’s dish was literally 1 duck leg. No accomplishments. (He has many allergies and could not have the aioli the duck was supposed to come with.) It looked kind of silly on the large plate but he devoured it. Westward is on the expensive side but the service and view of down town Seattle need to be calculated in. I highly recommend westward.
  26. JoeyS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a great time, food and service was very good. The only thing that we thought seemed a little off was to charge for ketchup/aïoli.
  27. JoeD

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Good food but overpriced, even if you’re going into it looking to splurge. The Pros: - the steamed clams with sausage were spicy and hearty and delicious. would highly recommend. - the fresh oysters were also great - our server was kind and knowledgeable The Cons: - late night happy hour apparently does not exist, despite the fact that it’s plastered all over the website (see photo) - picking bones out of a slightly over cooked piece of salmon wasn’t ideal - it wasn’t very busy when we ate and two different items were forgotten/not rang in - seemed a bit overpriced. We know it’s a nice restaurant and went into the night expecting to pay a lot, but it didn’t feel like we got the level of food and experience one expects when spending $250 for two people to dine. In the future I will probably just wait for the summer weather to return because the lakeside patio might make it worth it.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought guests from out of town and the service was excellent! We sat at the oyster bar and then were treated to a table with a view. Dana and Donnie were fantastic and made us feel right at home.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Oysters where amazing as was the salad but the salmon was very mediocre. Poor overprice cut that was very uninspired.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    Too noisy, impatient waiter
  31. StacieF

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Eight of us sat on the covered patio which was echoing and noisy. The salmon was sadly overcooked but everything else was delicious.
  32. BrockK

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and great service - just like always. Thanks!
  33. FishyDish

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    I frequent this spot and normally have great service. This particular reservation was to celebrate a new job with my family. We booked a table for 3 several days in advance and upon arriving, clearly the hostesses had forgotten to leave space for us indoors (they took walk ins right ahead of us who were seated indoors). They have a heated and tented area outside but it lacks the ambiance you expect from this beautiful restaurant. Anyway, we were shuttled outside and that’s where we ate on a cold and rainy evening. Super disappointed that no one came out and acknowledged the snafu, nor addressed that we were there for an occasion. Now that they’ve been here awhile, feels like it’s going downhill.
  34. Carly

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always one of my favorite places to gather with friends.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding and super quick. Food was delicious as always!
  36. Michelle

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful views and even better team.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have to say that was my favorite place since i am in Seattle. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and the new year celebration was the best place to be! Firework at the space Needle was a fantastic show to look from there. We will come back to try the other dishes and enjoy it more again. And Our waiter Dany was the cherry on top of the cake. Hilarious and so authentic ! More people like him please 😍❤️
  38. DebraW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Music playlist was super outdated and didn’t vibe with the New Year’s Eve atmosphere, otherwise the team did an outstanding job creating a festive atmosphere. Food was well executed as always. Standouts were the baked oysters and pork chops.
  39. Gian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service, great food, perfect way to spend New Year’s Eve. It was a little loud but nothing that the restaurant could control.
  40. MikeP

    Seattle

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Finally had a chance to return to Westward after attending a beer dinner in the fall. The food was incredible, fresh oysters, scallop ceviche, seared coho salmon, hama hama clams in an amazing spicy sauce, chicory salad and the Basque Burnt Cheesecake is an absolute must for dessert, not too sweet and a nice bitterness from the burnt top. The staff was on point and attentive - will definitely be back!

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 1545 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 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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