Waterfront Restaurant Seattle

Dining at a waterfront restaurant in Seattle with a breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from your table can make any meal into a special event.

Some like the Waterfront Seafood Grill or Elliott's Oyster House sit on piers right on the waterfront. The view looks toward the west out over Elliott Bay, and you can watch the ferry boats coming in and out. In the distance are the Olympic Mountains.

The view from Salty's

If you want a view of the city as well as water, then Salty's in West Seattle or Palisade are good choices. Salty's sits on Alki Beach and looks east across the water toward downtown. This is one of the best views of the skyline. After dinner, take a walk along the beach.

Palisade Restaurant sits at Elliott Bay Marina and looks south toward downtown. The boats docked at the marina add charm to the view.

My husband and I always try to pick a restaurant with a view for our anniversary each year. Our favorite is Palisade. Dinner and a view beats dinner and a movie any day!

If you love the water, then dining at a waterfront restaurant in Seattle is sure to make your visit memorable.

Waterfront Restaurants

• Anthony's Pier 66 $$$
  2201 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Anthony's Bell Street Diner $$$
  2201 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Anthony's Fish Bar $$$
  2201 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Commuter Comforts Cafe and Wine Bar $$
  801 Alaskan Way
• Crab Pot $$$
  1301 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Elliott's Oyster House $$$
  1201 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Ivar's Acres of Clams $$
  1001 Alaskan Way - Kid Friendly
• Palisade Restaurant $$$
  2601 W Marina Pl
• Ray's Boathouse $$$
  6049 Seaview Ave NW
• Salty's on Alki Beach $$$
  1936 Harbor Ave SW - West Seattle - Kid Friendly
• Six Seven Restaurant $$$
  2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67
• Waterfront Seafood Grill $$$$
  Pier 70, 801 Alaskan Way

The following are not actually waterfront restaurants, but they do have a great view of the water.

• Canlis $$$$
  2576 Aurora Ave N
• Matt's in the Market $$$
  94 Pike St.
• Maximilien $$$$
  81A Pike St.
• The Pink Door $$$
  1919 Post Alley
• Ponti Seafood Grill $$$
  3014 Third Ave. N
• SkyCity $$$$
  Top of the Space Needle