Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Seattle

Excellent vibes of old show charm. Our server was amazing and super knowledgeable even though she said she had only been there about a month. Next time, we will check out the dinner Cabaret show- it sounded like a ton of fun.

We were seated in the bar for lunch because the restaurant was full. The bar was perfect. Cozy not noisy. Sweet competent waitress. Food was truly a treat. I had the special (Chilean Seabass) it was perfect. Glad I didn’t ask the price before ordering ($64) because I may have given it a pass. Definitely will be on our recommendation list.

Let me start by saying our experience at Boat Bar wonderful. My wife and I were greeted and congratulated multiple times for celebrating our anniversary, and a card was left at our table that we took home as a keepsake. That little touch meant a lot. The food was outstanding! We tried a variety of items. We started with a dozen oysters and worked our way through grilled sardines, smoked scallops, steak tartare, french onion soup, gem lettuces, and manilla clams. For drinks my wife enjoyed some champaign and white wine, while I tried the one of the specialty paloma cocktails, a beef fat old fashioned, and a Seapine pilsner. The service was excellent, everyone was so kind, helpful and happy to make small talk as they told us about the menu. The restaurant is also an amazing space. It's cozy and classic just like the french bistros we visited in France earlier this year, but with all the added charm of the PNW. As this was a surprise experience for my wife on our anniversary I'm happy to report she described it as one of the Top 5 meals she'd ever had. We'll certainly be back in the future!

Excellent food and excellent service in a great atmosphere.

Yummy food - terrible service. Waiter was nice but never checked in us - no salt and power on the table and the mashed potatoes really needed it