Our tour guide recommended us a few must-try seafood restaurants in Seattle, and this is one of them.
View of the pier from our table.
Apparently August is the season for peaches and I was told peaches in Washington tastes super amazing, hence we ordered a caramelized peach salad. The combination of fruits and greens creates a very refreshing summery taste; perfect for a hot summer day. This salad is a great appetizer since it increased my appetite.
Grilled halibut with poached peaches. We asked the waitress for the freshest thing on the menu, and she recommended this to us. I'm usually not a big fish eater, but this halibut changed my view on fish. The fish is so tender and you can definitely taste the freshness. It just, well, blew my mind.
Sockeye salmon, another local fish, caught daily. Normally, I would've been amazed with this salmon, but after eating the halibut, the salmon kinda fell short. Not as tender, and not as fresh. But compared to salmon in Toronto, it's still very good.
Overall Review:
Food: 7.5/10
The score is based on other seafood I've had in Seattle. I don't feel that it's fair to judge based on Toronto standards since every restaurant would get near perfect score if I do.
Ambiance: 10/10
I mean, it's situated right beside the pier. How much better can it get? The restaurant itself is very sophisticated. What is so unique about this restaurant is it's separated into 3 parts. There's an open bar facing the street kinda designed like a fast-food joint and they sell things like fish tacos and chowders. On the first floor is what they call a diner, designed for casual dining. And the second floor is what they call a restaurant which is designed for a more formal dining experience. The second floor is geared towards the business population. I've never seen a restaurant being divided like this; pretty cool.
Service: 8/10
Good recommendations, the waitress is friendly and was almost always there when we needed her.
Price: 4/10
I feel that we're not getting our money's worth. The menu is overpriced. We probably paid ~$30/person for fish and salad!
Final Verdict: 6/10
This is a classic tourist trap. Situated in the most touristy place with an overpriced menu. Just to play the devil's advocate, if you're looking for an experience, this is the perfect place for it. So it all depends on what you're looking for in a meal.
Address:
2201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown (206) 448-6688
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