Westward

We had a good overall experience at Westward. The jerk chicken and blackened salmon were flavorful and well-cooked, and the raw oysters were fresh and delicious. The chocolate donut with hot sauce was surprisingly fiery, and the lemon pudding was a nice balance to end the meal. The cocktails were a little strong for our taste, but still decent. While the food and service were solid, the atmosphere kind of killed the vibe for us. Instead of the beautiful view we were hoping for, the space felt a bit dull and quiet. Also, there were no high chairs available, which made it a bit challenging since we were dining with a toddler. Overall, it’s a decent place with good food and friendly service, but the ambiance and family-friendliness could use some improvement. Would still recommend, especia

I came here for oysters — they were small but very sweet and fresh! During happy hour, they were $3 each, and I ordered 25 of them for two people. However, I didn’t like that they charged extra for all the sauces, even though the oysters were already $3 each. They should also mention that ketchup is charged separately for the potato fries — I thought it was included as a house condiment. By the way, the server was friendly and polite, and I appreciated their great service, so I still left an extra tip even though a 22% service charge was already included in the bill. The sunset view was beautiful and made the experience even better.

If i had to rate the food only, this would be a 5-star review. But for the overall experience, i can't ignore the outrageous prices. Two starters, two main dishes, desert and two drinks should not cost north of $300. I know this is Seattle and you pay for the ambience and view, but our table was a shared community table inside without direct water view. In addition to the already high prices, a 22% service fee was included in the bill. We asked if this covers the tip and were told - no. So we had to leave a tip in addition to that fee. This should really be around $130-150 plus tax and fee, but we paid $350 for two people. Otherwise, very good service, halibut was very good (but tiny for the price tag of $50). Both raw and grilled oysters were very good and so was the clams bowl.

Sunday brunch starts at 10 and parking fairly easy across the street. Known for views and paddlers coming across. Food is eclectic and plenty of seafood options. Portions smallish for the price, large plates are small. Note that many dishes can be spicy, with fresno and jalapenos. Service first thing is slow and coffee is lightly brewed. But not bad, reservations with credit card needed. Check out Gasworks brewing next door.

**Review specifically for the winter Shut Up Bobby’s popup** We had friends visiting and wanted to take them to Westward the the epic view and amazing food, but didn’t know if we’d be able to get it (we’re used used to the summer time crowds!) - and we were pleasantly surprised to find they were doing a special popup restaurant concept during Westward’s slower months called “Shut Up Bobby’s”! We found parking right out front, a lot of open tables, so no wait at all. It’s a very different experience and menu from the usual Westward, but same great view and vibes - and the food was incredible! :) Slimmed down staff and menu - casual/seat yourself setup with a simple menu of chicken or salmon platters and sides to build your own tacos as well as fresh or baked oysters (think QR code on the