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Westward, Seattle, WA

Westward

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4.2
4.2
1849 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest
2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pit, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.

Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.

We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Stamey
  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Cross street
    N 36th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,849 people are saying

Westward 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for scenic views

  • Seattle

    Northwest

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Westward offers a "wonderful, attentive experience," boasting a "gorgeous setting" by the water. The oysters are a highlight, described as "fantastic" and "to die for." Although the menu is limited, the "service was phenomenal" with friendly staff. Perfect for enjoying premium views and delectable cocktails.

1,849 Reviews
  1. Julia

    Seattle4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Iconic setting. Great oysters. Cocktails and wine were wonderful. All the other food was OK and not worth the price. Service was just OK.

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  2. LaVar VIP

    Seattle29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting is gorgeous. Menu is far too limited. Calling a Cornish game hen a Poussin doesn’t help. If oysters, game hen and coho are the only menu options, it’s a better place to stop for a drink, not dinner. And parking is a nightmare.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They have fallen into the trap of "we have the location so we don't need to deliver on the food. That's too bad

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  4. Sarah

    Seattle9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters were great and obviously they have a beautiful spot on the water. The salmon rillettes were extremely dry and honestly offensive to my mouth. Not many interesting options on the menu overall.

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  5. Kate

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicory salad was over-salted and, with the addition of the in-house spiced goat cheese, made for an unpleasant dish. Sorry! But true. Gin cocktail was stingy. Oysters were delicious however. Which one expects for $5 a pop.

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  6. Adam

    Vancouver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    You pay for the view, not the food or service. Salmon was $50 and dry af. They add a 22% service charge automatically even for two diners and you really feel that they don’t give good service because of that. I really don’t understand that. Gratuity should be based on the level of service and food, etc. Now it’s just another charge. We will not be coming back.

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  7. Dana

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but limited selections. The wines are very limited by the glass.

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  8. Tom VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Winter months moving dining inside. The outside experience is sublime.

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  9. Atlas

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, wonderful food. 10/10 experience

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  10. ASHLEY

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hostess was not very friendly. Felt like an outsider due to bringing out toddler (no booster seats or high chairs). Food was not the best. I would expect it to be top tier if only 3 things are offered. View was amazing! It doesn’t feel like a “nice” restaurant, more like a cafe with the ambience. With all the great seafood options around, I can’t say we will be back. Server was very friendly!

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FAQs

Westward offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-8215.

Westward is rated 4.2 stars by 1849 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Westward

2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N 36th St
  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Stamey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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