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Renee Erickson spot showcasing local oysters, inspired bites & libations in a splashy room.
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Address: 1060 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 900-8808
Website: https://boatbarseattle.com/
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Reviews
Denise Tanaka
We decided to check out *Boat Bar* because we love all of Renee Erickson’s restaurants. Overall, the place had some hits and misses with the food and drinks, but the service and staff were excellent, and the atmosphere was really charming and relaxing.
We ordered oysters (a must!) and three other dishes to share. It felt it was a good amount for a couple. The tartare was delicious, and the scallops—while they looked a little odd—tasted great with a unique mix of flavors. The cauliflower, though, was a letdown—bland and mushy, definitely something we could have skipped. Same with the dessert; it didn’t really stand out.
If you go, I’d recommend sticking to the oysters and “sea creatures”(turumtz).
The place definitely has a great summer vibe, so I’d love to come back during warmer weather. Just make sure to bring a jacket if you’re visiting in the fall—it was pretty cold! Overall, I enjoyed it, and the dishes are creative and always great to try. The chef Renee Erickson never disappoints.
… moreWe ordered oysters (a must!) and three other dishes to share. It felt it was a good amount for a couple. The tartare was delicious, and the scallops—while they looked a little odd—tasted great with a unique mix of flavors. The cauliflower, though, was a letdown—bland and mushy, definitely something we could have skipped. Same with the dessert; it didn’t really stand out.
If you go, I’d recommend sticking to the oysters and “sea creatures”(turumtz).
The place definitely has a great summer vibe, so I’d love to come back during warmer weather. Just make sure to bring a jacket if you’re visiting in the fall—it was pretty cold! Overall, I enjoyed it, and the dishes are creative and always great to try. The chef Renee Erickson never disappoints.
Regina McCoy
Oysters, clams, white wine, oh my!! We had an above and beyond dinner at Boat Bar! Every dish was superb! My favorite was the Manila clams, and the broth was perfect for dipping. The service was so kind and the ambiance of the restaurant was adorable. We will be back to take advantage of their incredible happy hour specials!
… morejesse franklin
Boat Bar has long been a favorite, but on my latest visit, something felt off. The house-made nori crackers with steak tartare were the clear highlight—crispy, briny, and perfectly complementing the delicate richness of the steak. That slight taste of the sea elevated the dish beautifully.
Unfortunately, the bread pudding, which used to be amazing, was a disappointment—cold, stale, and lacking the depth of flavor it once had. It’s a shame to see a once-stellar dish lose its magic.
Overall, the atmosphere and service are still solid, but I can’t shake the feeling that things are slipping. Ms. Erickson, please bring back the love that made this place great! There’s still so much to love here, but a little extra care could bring Boat Bar back to its former glory.
… moreUnfortunately, the bread pudding, which used to be amazing, was a disappointment—cold, stale, and lacking the depth of flavor it once had. It’s a shame to see a once-stellar dish lose its magic.
Overall, the atmosphere and service are still solid, but I can’t shake the feeling that things are slipping. Ms. Erickson, please bring back the love that made this place great! There’s still so much to love here, but a little extra care could bring Boat Bar back to its former glory.
MUAZ M
Had some really great dishes + some really bad ones.
Overall a great place to check out.
The oysters are great, they clean them well no shells pieces at all. Surprisingly the burger is a hit, must try.
… moreOverall a great place to check out.
The oysters are great, they clean them well no shells pieces at all. Surprisingly the burger is a hit, must try.
Jimmy Feng
Visited Boat Bar on our day trip to Seattle and the food definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant is well decorated and has a relatively casual vibe, considering the price point.
They have a small kitchen, so food is served as they are ready like tapa style. The highlight for us was definitely the vanilla clams and the beef tartar perfect balance of flavours and fresh ingredients.
The only downfall was servers seemed a bit overwhelmed, but still well composed. The server for our table changed a few times, but hand over was a bit rocky. It was hard to flag a server, so we forgoed an extra bottle of wine since we were almost done with all our food by the time we got a hold of one.
Overall, decent experience and great food maybe just a bit optimization required on the operational front.
… moreThey have a small kitchen, so food is served as they are ready like tapa style. The highlight for us was definitely the vanilla clams and the beef tartar perfect balance of flavours and fresh ingredients.
The only downfall was servers seemed a bit overwhelmed, but still well composed. The server for our table changed a few times, but hand over was a bit rocky. It was hard to flag a server, so we forgoed an extra bottle of wine since we were almost done with all our food by the time we got a hold of one.
Overall, decent experience and great food maybe just a bit optimization required on the operational front.
Nik Kontrimas
Good French themed bar with yummy small plates.
The restaurants under the Sea Creatures brand certainly do not disappoint and Bar Melusine is no exception. We ordered a few drinks and ate our dinner here to try out much of the menu. We enjoyed the frites as they were fried to classic Belgium style and fully of flavor. I also enjoyed the lamb and oysters. The lamb tasted very much like pastrami, but combined with the aioli it was divine.
… moreThe restaurants under the Sea Creatures brand certainly do not disappoint and Bar Melusine is no exception. We ordered a few drinks and ate our dinner here to try out much of the menu. We enjoyed the frites as they were fried to classic Belgium style and fully of flavor. I also enjoyed the lamb and oysters. The lamb tasted very much like pastrami, but combined with the aioli it was divine.
Joe Hicks
I tried the crab doughnut and the smoked scallops as well as the black cod and the fries. The scallops and black cod were really great. The doughnut was good, but not flavorful enough to go out of your way. The fries were average and the aioli was just plain mayonnaise, it seemed. Black cod is always good, and this is no exception. The scallops were really delicious and I wished there were more. I had to stop on the way home for a burger. I wish the portions were 50% bigger. The value for money is not great here like all the restaurants in this group (Whale Wins, etc). Also, the restaurants are always a little cold. This might be nice in the summer, but usually I can never shake the cold when I am at these restaurants (the tendency towards them serving cold dishes doesn’t help).
… moreEva Gil
We sit in the bar because we didn’t make a reservation. It’s a cute place. The bartender was really good. We get two cocktails ( Paloma, French 75), really balance and well done. We order smoked scallops, asparagus and tartar. Every dish were tasty and delicious.
… morePasha Hashemi
We walked in for Happy Hour on a Thursday and had no issue getting seated. This is definitely a place to get fresh oysters, a cocktail, and maybe a few small plates if you’re interested.
I’ll start by saying that the oysters were incredible. So fresh and generally delicious. The vibe inside was relatively chill/quiet which was nice, and aesthetically the white & turquoise played into a really pleasant ambiance.
We also tried the prawns dish and it just wasn’t for us. It was a bit too savory and at that price per prawn, I would’ve much rather just gotten more oysters (especially during HH). They had lots of small plates that sounded good, so I’m sure there’s something for everyone… but for premium prices, I’d prefer not to feel like the menu might be hit-and-miss. This came as a surprise/disappointment to me, as I have loved trying different Sea Creatures restaurants when in the Seattle area.
I know I referenced price above, but it is fair to note that premium experiences tend to come with premium prices.
Therefore, fresh (delicious) oysters come at market prices (as you’d assumed). For those wondering… my guess would be that their selection likely ranges between $4-6 per oyster (depending on what they’re serving). Our Sippican oysters, for example, were on the higher end at $5 per ($4 with HH).
Their Happy Hour goes from Open (5pm) to 6pm, and offers $1 off oysters, beer, wine and house cocktails. This is DEFINITELY something to take advantage of if you plan to come to try a selection of their oysters, as the $1 off each oyster really adds up!
I’d come back – I just likely would stick to HH oysters and play it safe
… moreI’ll start by saying that the oysters were incredible. So fresh and generally delicious. The vibe inside was relatively chill/quiet which was nice, and aesthetically the white & turquoise played into a really pleasant ambiance.
We also tried the prawns dish and it just wasn’t for us. It was a bit too savory and at that price per prawn, I would’ve much rather just gotten more oysters (especially during HH). They had lots of small plates that sounded good, so I’m sure there’s something for everyone… but for premium prices, I’d prefer not to feel like the menu might be hit-and-miss. This came as a surprise/disappointment to me, as I have loved trying different Sea Creatures restaurants when in the Seattle area.
I know I referenced price above, but it is fair to note that premium experiences tend to come with premium prices.
Therefore, fresh (delicious) oysters come at market prices (as you’d assumed). For those wondering… my guess would be that their selection likely ranges between $4-6 per oyster (depending on what they’re serving). Our Sippican oysters, for example, were on the higher end at $5 per ($4 with HH).
Their Happy Hour goes from Open (5pm) to 6pm, and offers $1 off oysters, beer, wine and house cocktails. This is DEFINITELY something to take advantage of if you plan to come to try a selection of their oysters, as the $1 off each oyster really adds up!
I’d come back – I just likely would stick to HH oysters and play it safe
Wesley Lo (Sweetnlo)
Boat Bar is a nice place to celebrate or enjoy a meal of seafood and meats. The atmosphere is clean and inviting with a European feel. The food is a joy to try, I am finding some dishes are a little over seasoned but overall a very pleasant meal. I continue to come back and look forward to new dishes from the kitchen. Thanks
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