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Anthony’s Restaurants is a family of unique restaurants located throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their locally owned company traces its history to 1969 when founder, Budd Gould opened his first restaurant in Bellevue, Washington. As the company grew focusing on waterfront view locations throughout the Puget Sound, a variety of concepts were developed to showcase the best of the Northwest in relaxed dinner houses and casual dining restaurants as well as traditional “to go” Fish N Chip bars.
Dedicated to giving their guests a truly Northwest dining experience, Anthony’s has earned the reputation for the finest fresh seafood, perfectly prepared and expertly served with an uncompromising commitment to quality and value.
www.thewoodmark.com/beachcafeBeach Café has a dock right in front and beautiful water views, so this should be a must stop for anyone on Lake Washington. They serve American style food in a casual relaxed environment. The dessert bites mean you will always have room for dessert or a reason to order one.
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Established in 1988 and located on historic South Lake Union, Chandler’s Crabhouse is an iconic Seattle restaurant focused on and delivering the premiere Seattle crab experience. Chandler’s is famous for serving Dungeness Crab, found locally in Washington waters, celebrated for being the sweetest crabmeat. They serve eight varieties of crab seasonally with 20 different crab dishes on the menus.
Chandler’s has a one of a kind waterfront location, with service that is gracious, professional and knowledgeable. Add lunch and dinner seven nights a week, a weekend brunch, happy hour daily, a private dining room, and an award winning wine list, you can see why Chandler’s is a premier Seattle dining experience.
Chinook’s at Salmon Bay is a casual, high-energy seafood restaurant located in Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal. This unique location has been the base of the North Pacific fishing fleet since 1913 with over 700 commercial fishing vessels calling it home. Chinook’s is perfect for family dining. “To Go” style service available at Little Chinook’s in the plaza area next to the restaurant.
Lake Union
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Daniel’s Broiler – Lake Union is located on the shores of South Lake Union. Guests enjoy waterfront dining with stunning views of Lake Union, Gasworks Park and Queen Anne as well as seaplanes and sailboats. Daniel’s Broiler – Lake Union features happy hour twice daily, live piano music, an outside deck, private dining rooms, and a Wine Spectator, Best of Award of Excellence winning wine list. Add our exceptional service and you can see why Daniel’s Broiler defines steakhouse excellence in Seattle.
Daniel’s Broiler- Lake Union serves USDA Prime Steaks exclusively, the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation. Complementing this commitment to USDA prime beef are traditional steakhouse favorites such as cold water Lobster Tails, fresh North Pacific King Salmon and other specialties including lamb and chicken.
Leschi
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Daniel’s Broiler-Leschi is just a few minutes from downtown Seattle, and located on the west shore of Lake Washington in a historic marina. This hidden treasure is one of the most romantic sites in the Seattle area. Built in a converted 1919 boathouse, it has some of the most spectacular views in the area and has been a Seattle landmark since 1980. A 30-foot high window in the Main Dining Room frames a panoramic view of the Cascades and Mt. Rainier.
Daniel’s Broiler serves USDA Prime beef exclusively and other specialties including lamb, chicken and fresh seafood. Add waterfront dining, a Wine Spectator award winning wine list and our exceptional service and you can see why Daniel’s defines steakhouse excellence in Seattle.
dukeschowderhouse.comDuke’s Restaurant & Bar on South Lake Union has a casual atmosphere where comfort, cold beer, tasty cocktails and scrumptious food all come together. Duke’s famous Seafood & Clam Chowder recipe originated with Duke’s grandfather in New England and has won countless awards including the Seattle Chowder Cook Off three years in a row. Seven other chowders have now been introduced and other “soups” and Chowders will continually be developed.
A Seattle seafood restaurant for over 30 years, Duke’s Chowder House is proud to serve sustainable and wild seafood. Duke’s Salmon, Rockfish, Razor Clams and the Cod for the Fish & Chips are all from the pristine waters of Alaska. And our burgers are made with Grass-fed beef, because it is simply the best.
highlinerpub.netThe Highliner features hand crafted upscale pub fare in their scratch kitchen with an emphasis on local seafood procured at their Interbay docks. With 18 tap handles the focus is on offering carefully selected craft ales and lagers from across the local region that will amaze and delight.
They offer event catering in-house or offsite that will exceed your expectations. Just tell them your vision and they’ll do the rest!
Enjoy the Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners and all your favorite sports teams in HD on one of their 6 new flat-screens and of course keep in mind their large southern facing and newly redecorated outdo patio that has sun all day long for those sunny Seattle days! Not to mention, plenty of free parking is available in the Fisherman’s Terminal lots.
Ivar’s Salmon House is a beautiful cedar replica of a Northwest Indian Longhouse, complete with an open-pit Native American-style barbecue for preparing succulent alder-smoked dishes. There, in a dining setting filled with Northwest native art, décor and historical photographs, you’ll enjoy memorable meals surrounded by spectacular views of boats cruising Lake Union and Seattle’s skyline.
Favorite daily entrees and fresh-sheet selections include alder-smoked salmon, prawns, alder-smoked chicken, and seasonal seafood specials. The outdoor Fish Bar offers casual lakeside dining or quick take-out food. Don’t forget their lavish Sunday Brunch, a well-loved family tradition.
johnnysdock.comJohnny’s Dock Restaurant & Marina provides delicious seafood and steaks and a beautiful marina for the residents of Tacoma, WA and the surrounding areas.
Located on the Thea Foss Waterway directly across from the Museum of Glass, their restaurant serves up an eclectic menu of Northwest favorites such as Alaskan halibut and Northwest salmon lox.
Maggie Bluffs is a Seattle original – come as you are and enjoy the spectacular view, the outstanding food and the fun loving staff.
mccormickandschmicks.comMcCormick’s Fish House & Bar is reminiscent of the traditional fish houses on the East Coast and in the Seattle area. Built in 1912 as Seattle’s Oakland Hotel, it is now a bastion of old-Seattle in the shadow of the towering 76 story Columbia Center – near the city’s museums, historical landmarks, theaters and shops. McCormick’s has been part of Seattle’s dining institution for more than 30 years, where it provides a traditional and intimate atmosphere with a vast collection of nostalgic memorabilia on the walls, multi-level dining areas, and aged dark wood and brass.
From fresh seafood and shellfish to aged steaks and garden fresh salads, their goal is to exceed your dining expectations.
Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle, WA is locally owned, and passionately driven. Ray’s serves the freshest seafood prepared with classic technique and global inspiration. Perfectly situated on the shores of Ballard overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, they believe in bringing sea to plate while supporting sustainability and their local rock star fishermen.
westwardseattle.comWestward is a water-inspired full service restaurant and bar located on North Lake Union. Chef Zoi Antonitsas leads the team in new directions, striking a delicious balance between contemporary Northwest and Mediterranean flavors. The approach is natural and continually evolving, reflecting the simplicity of great products, fresh ingredients and the changing seasons.
The wood-burning oven is at the heart of the kitchen and is an integral element in the restaurant. Each seat has unique views of the lake and the city and a large deck, fire pit and beach area provides space to sit outside and sip cocktails in the summer, or snuggle in the restaurants wool blankets in the winter. The 150 ft. dock provides boat parking for a meal or an afternoon whiskey. The menu includes imaginative, Mediterranean-influenced fare and delightful small bites.
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