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Westward, Seattle, WA

Westward

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4.3 (1869)
$31 to $50
Northwest
2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 33 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 1,869 people are saying

Westward reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • 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.
1,869 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely table right by the water. Everything was perfect- the service, oysters, salad and halibut. Very romantic way to spend our wedding anniversary

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  2. Linda

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood tower was amazing!! Great venue for a perfect anniversary

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  3. Ryan VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not what it used to be. Sadly. Quality has dropped across the board.

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  4. Jack

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This place is really just kind of a waste of time. The oysters were dry as if they had been shucked not to order, and the drinks are boring with way too many Mezcal and tequila combinations and they have a half chicken on the menu for $50, which is just offensive. I would skip this place unless you just really have to have a view on a nice day. 

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  5. MelissaH

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    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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  6. Carmen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    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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  7. Alex

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Westward is rated 4.3 stars by 1869 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
9:00 PM
Booked 33 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
    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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