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Bateau, Seattle, WA

Bateau

4.7
4.7
1237 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Bateau is a beef-centric, French inspired restaurant with fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. Bateau has an extensive wine selection including local and imported wines.

This season, we're thrilled to highlight all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, thoughtful service, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors in our steaks and beyond. You'll have the chance to experience an exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu, a la carte favorites, and an array of steaks on your next visit.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Thornhill
  • Private party facilities
    Bateau has a private dining room which accommodates 14 guests for a seated dinner. Join us for your next special celebration. If you would like to inquire about booking our Private Dining room, please email events@eatseacreatures.com for information and pricing.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross street
    11th Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Reservation

    $115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For all large parties we offer a Prix Fixe menu. We serve these meals family style, which means that you share generous portions of a selection of starters, steak with sides, and dessert. It’s a beautiful way to dine, provides variety, and makes things feasible for our small kitchen. Our food is seasonally driven by ingredients from the Pacific Northwest, many of them foraged by our very own kitchen staff, and fiercely focused on sustainability and little to no waste. Our beef is 100% from the Pacific Northwest, grass-fed and grass finished, and dry aged a minimum of 21 days in house. We are happy to accommodate any special dietary needs and appreciate any advanced information you may have regarding restrictions.  

What 1,237 people are saying

Bateau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bateau offers a "true culinary tour de force" with its exceptional service and phenomenal food. Guests rave about the "incredible tasting menu" and expertly prepared steak cuts. The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. Don't miss the preserved lemon brown butter and truffle mashed potatoes!

1,237 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really outstanding food. Very good service in a nice bright room. We had a blast.

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  2. Meghan

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for our anniversary dinner and we were blown away by the service and the food! Absolutely incredible tasting menu, drink pairings were also incredible.

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  3. Richard

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in, Alexandra greeted us with warmth, enthusiasm, and a wealth of knowledge that set the tone for the evening. Our server, Sierra, was exceptional—her passion for the menu and skillful recommendations turned our meal into a true culinary tour de force. She went above and beyond, ensuring every course was thoughtfully guided and thoroughly enjoyed. The entire team was incredibly attentive, striking a perfect balance between professionalism and genuine friendliness. We shared laughs, stories, and were made to feel right at home. Manager Jamie stopped by multiple times to check in, which added a lovely personal touch. As for the food—it was nothing short of phenomenal. Don’t overlook the lesser-known cuts of meat; they’re packed with flavor and expertly prepared. The preserved lemon brown butter is a must-try—it elevates everything it touches. And whatever you do, get the truffle mashed potatoes. Decadent, aromatic, and unforgettable. The oysters were also outstanding: fresh, briny, and perfectly shucked. This was more than just a meal—it was an experience. Highly recommend!

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  4. Tiffany

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun experience of you're a steak lover and looking for something different than the typical steakhouse.

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  5. Brian

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I thought the service was great. Staff was very attentive and extremely friendly. First time going there and got the 5-course meal. Didn’t know what to expect but the sandwich was the best part of the meal. Some pieces of the chefs selection of steak were pretty raw which was disappointing because the glaze was very good. Not sure if I’d get the 5-course meal again as some of the menu items looked more enjoyable.

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  6. Arely

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday celebration. It was an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the service was great. It was such a cool experience to see them cross off the meat selection they have the chalkboard.

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  7. Ttas1214

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak I’ve had in years. Wonderful service and attention to detail. The wine by the glass list is wanting and not a fan of the croquettes. But you come for the steak and they don’t disappoint

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  8. DanielM

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great meal! Confident service. Always enjoy trying all the different interesting cuts of beef offered!

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  9. Emily VIP

    Dallas24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high hopes for Bateau, but didn’t love it. We enjoyed the sides we ordered more than the actual steak. The service was great and very helpful staff.

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  10. Melina

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining at Bateau and it wasn’t what i remember it being. It was nice. Food was good but the prices were very very high for what we got and the service was just meh this time. Felt kind of forgotten about. Not sure I’ll be back for a 3rd visit.

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FAQs

Bateau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 900-8699.

Bateau is rated 4.7 stars by 1237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Capitol Hill / First Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bateau

1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Thornhill
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Bateau has a private dining room which accommodates 14 guests for a seated dinner. Join us for your next special celebration. If you would like to inquire about booking our Private Dining room, please email events@eatseacreatures.com for information and pricing.
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