I wish there was an option to do 3.5 stars on yelp, but unfortunately there isn't. This is yet another place that's been on my list forever. Every time I wanted to come here, it was either closed, a crazy long wait, they had no tables available that night, etc. One night as my boyfriend and I were wandering around Cap Hill, I decided tonight we'd drop in and see if they have availability. Guess what? They did! It's a quaint little place that's larger than it appears on the outside. We were seated close to the bar, right in front of the list of steaks available. They would come over occasionally and mark off sold out items. I came with one thing in mind and it wasn't the steak. I had heard this place served one of the best burgers in town and being a foodie, I had to try it. The burgers are an off menu item. Be aware that they are $22 per burger. Since they do take a bit of time to prepare, we ordered one of the appetizers. They first brought out two macaroons shaped things but bread colored and it tasted sort of like bread. They were tiny. Next came the appetizers and the beer we ordered. It was very much meh for both. Finally came the long awaited burger, served medium rare. Although it was quite delicious and decadent, like most things that are probably terrible for you but taste good. However, both my boyfriend and I were kind of underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, it's a great burger. It's just not mind blowing as I thought it would be. One of the best burgers I've ever had was a simple American burger (all ingredients farm to table) from a little place in Atlanta that didn't cost more than $12. Granted, may be I shouldn't be comparing two very different burgers such as these. The Bateau burger has caramelized onions and a white cheese with buttery bread. It really is good and I'd recommend it still. Just don't go expecting the best burger of your life. Also, expect to spend quite a bit of money when you go here. I will come back to try their famous steaks. read more

Bateau - Bateau Burger and fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good but not rockin' like you would hope for the price. Bit of a let down for the price really. We had the 4 or 5 course tasting (which doesn't come with a steak!), wine tasting (with like two nasty gag me with a spoon rislings ...reislings... rieslings!) and a filet. Lots of wasted money trying to make the most of our experience, but maybe worth it if you like to eat your own bramble berries, wink wink. My recommendation; order an app or two that catches your eye, select a steak and pick your own wine. Go expecting a typical steak house experience and you be overly pleased with your time spent here. The atmosphere blows a place like metropolitan or capital grill out the water and the food is better too. read more

We were looking for a good authentic French Bistro in Seattle when we came across Bateau. We studied the menu as this establishment is unique in all Seattle regarding the cuts of beef they have to table. This is no ordinary bistro as the grass fed beef is locally grown, butchered and aged right here in the area. And the difference in quality is extraordinary. We reserved a table for two on Sunday at 8:15P. Since each evening the the menu changes as various cuts of beef become available from the Bateau unique private stock, we thought we we'd be taking our chances by reserving that late as the cuts of beef they have on menu are often limited to only one or two orders a night and then are crossed off a large chalkboard on display for patrons to view and select from. That said there is a very large selection of individual cuts available every night. We weren't disappointed and the selection of what remained was great. My partner ordered an 11oz. Filet Mignon and I ordered a 19oz ribeye from the cuts still available on the board. And both cuts turned out to be superb! My ribeye was absolutely above prime quality and then some. The fillet also was also superb and both were prepared to perfection. So tender flavorful and juicy! The sides we ordered were also just delightful and unique. Since this is a long review I will just say the Heirloom Tomatoes were a uniquely divine taste experience as were the delightful roasted mushrooms (but no raw egg on top. Did they change the menu?). Mashed potatoes too were just great. The Croquettes and Beausejour; delightful. The atmosphere of the place is mellow and relaxing. The unique lighting is just right. Not too bright or dark with a warm cast. Basic but comfortable seating as a French restaurant should be. I can't end this review without giving my gratitude to a very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Maurio knew exactly what each cut available was and how it was prepared...and the best wine to go with it. The wait staff were all exceptional from beginning to end. Finally we've found a great place with an exceptional menu, exceptional service and exceptional quizine to yield a great evening experience. read more

Spectacular. Excellent aged steaks prepared perfectly. Refined service that will teach you and reccomend different cuts displayed on the chalk board above. We split two cuts we had never had before and they were both superb. My recommendation would be to order both a lean cut and a fattier cut for variety. Sides and drinks were great as well. read more

Bateau - Bone Marrow Butter Finish - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not your typical steakhouse. I was impressed by the quality of the food and attention to detail in every single plate. All the plates I had I would give a 5, finishing with a delicious steak cooked with bone marrow as the primary fat/butter. read more

Attended here with high hopes as it seemed to be a unique and fun experience with phenomenal food options. I was disappointed at the end of the dinner due to the bad entrees, the steaks were undercooked, extremely tough and not worth the price. I paid $147 for a ribeye that I could not eat more than a few bites of due to the toughness, the service was fine, the sides were phenomenal, mashed potatoes, prawns and fried broccoli all matched my expectations but with the steak being such a disappointment I would not recommend. read more

We came for the steak which let me down the most. It's a 3 and not a 2 because of the delicious Reuben starter. Reuben - Delicious. Pickled cabbage, brisket, pork belly, and a subtle aioli between thin crisps. Would come back again and again for this one. Fried Cauliflower - Too sour and the spices overpowered the actual taste of the vegetable. The hazelnut dipping mousse that came with was unexciting and the presentation resembled a fresh pile on the road. Fries - Hard to mess this one up. Triple fried made them extra crunchy but the aioli was tasteless. Creamy with the perfect texture but overall tasteless. Could've had more flavor in that to make it interesting. Ribeye - We got the 19oz $113 cut after requesting something marbled and melt in your mouth worth. The end result of our medium rare (per our usual likening) was insanely chewy. So chewy my jaw got tired and abandoned all hope of continuing. My boyfriend who ate with me cooks a much better steak than that one. I gave up after 2 slices and focused on the fries. If I came back again I would only get the Reuben. That one is worth a return trip. Maybe it was just that cut or they had an off day but I was incredibly disappointed given the price. Service - Wonderful! Our waitress was so kind and genuine and she comped our cauliflower after I mentioned the toughness of the steak. Misc - Their bathroom is a damn delight. Gorgeous interior and so many beautiful touches. 10/10 bathroom HAHA. read more

Bateau - Our incredibly chewy ribeye :( - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After a few decent happy hours here we took the full dinner plunge. Really none of the magic of Whale Wins. A steak so dry it was at jerky level. Wish that we had gone for the aligot, but missed that chance. The drinks were a bit unimaginative and even the suggested wine pairing seemed picked at random. We may have visited on an off night, but after hearing similar complaints from friends and especially ones that we steered here I have to say it's off my list. read more

If you want amazing steaks and unique cuts, come here. I don't know a lot about some of the cuts of beef but the knowledgable staff help guide you through the menu. The meat is amazing, the wine list fantastic and the ambiance is fun and playful. read more

Bateau Bataeu... I was skeptical, but you didn't let me down. I will say, I'm in-between 4 & 5 stars for this place but the service was exceptional, so I think I gotta bump it up. Ok... onto the good stuff! Came here on a Friday night with an early reservation (6pm) and so glad we didn't reserve a later slot. Thing about this place is... it pays to be early! I literally felt like I was in competition with the other tables for steak cuts. There is a large board listing all the cuts for that night, some cuts they have 3 of, some they have 1, so choose wisely and quickly! The experience is pretty fun actually. Go in knowing what you want, lean, fatty, marbling level, then ask the server to guide you. Half of the cuts I had never heard of. Once you order, they cross the cut off on the board. Love it! That being said.. I can't recall the exact cuts I ordered (so sorry yelpers!) but I loved all three (one was the culotte) and the other two were fatty cuts. ALL TOPPED WITH BONE MARROW BUTTER and cooked as requested. The mushroom side dish with the egg yolk was delightful. Super buttery, like SUPER (drool). They do not mess around with the butter at this place. We also enjoyed the hand pulled mozzarella which was a special of the night. Served with plums & green goddess dressing. Super fresh! Overall, experience was lovely. Not rushed (other than the steak selecting, but you can approach how you like). Service was on point. Wine and cocktails are excellent. and yes... its pricey (especially compared to most Seattle dinner spots) but if you're coming for a date night, special occasion, or you just want some damn good steak, you shouldn't miss this place. For reference - 3 martinis, 1 glass of wine, 3 cuts of steak (7-10oz portions), appetizer, and side dish was just over $300. read more

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Fantastic new option on the Hill for dinner and drinks. Every single thing we ate (four of us) was fantastic. From the apps to the aged steaks to the burger, the dessert, the wine, the cocktails, and coffee - it was all perfect. What's more is that this restaurant is comfy and casual but the food is elegant and well done. So you get to hang out in a flannel and jeans but eat the city's best food at great prices. It's not over-the-top fancy but the food is. Even little details are memorable and thoughtful. The setting may be casual but it's still beautiful and well done. In fact, Boat Street fans might recognize that the tables in Bateau are actually from Boat Street! So there's a little nostalgia for people as well. Plates are intentionally mismatched and come in different variations and colors of toile patterns. Silverware is hardy and heavy, glassware is stunning - it's basically perfectly set for a romantic dinner, a dinner or date to impress a friend or someone new, or just a great spot to grab a bite or a drink. There's even a small separate bar area for folks just coming as a pair or flying solo. Coming with more friends means you can share more plates so we came and tried as much as possible. Not many dishes for vegans/vegetarians but ya know, it's a steakhouse so that's a little obvious. Meat eaters will love it here. read more

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How does this place have a 4.5 star review? The food was so so for $300 meal without wine. This doesn't come close to one of the best steaks in town. Beef tar tar tasted like all they added was a squeeze of lemon. Seriously you can get a far superior steak in NY for a fraction of the price and Seattle isn't quite to that caliber. $75/person x2 for steak. They must be high, which could be possible since mj is legal in WA. Mandatory 20% tip. Yeah, that's great and all but when the servers and staff know they're going to get paid regardless, the service is more likely than not going to lack. It really doesn't make me inclined to want to dine in such an establishment. I'm really not pleased with mandatory tipping if you couldn't tell. Reminds me of all the entitled mellenials that just want everything handed to them. The staff's snooty vibe was icing on the cake. That's great if that's the image they want to go for but it should be backed up with mind blowing dishes and superior service. For the price, I can take my money to Canlis. At least there I know I'm going to get the bang for my $$$$. This place would be fine if it was in the $100-$150 range for 2 people. To top it off the wine list was subpar. France obviously has out of this world wines. If they're going to charge these kinds of prices there needs to be a much better selection on wine. On a positive note the space is nice. Modern chic. Very hipster. read more

Bateau - Mediocre at best - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beautiful restaurant, great service, and a window looking into the dry aging room... what more could you ask for? I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but my server was so knowledgeable and walked me through all the cuts of beef on the board. There's a chalk board updated daily with what type of cut, from which farm, and what size you can order. It's intimidating to look at, but she explained which cows are fed what at each farm and what kind of taste/finish the meat will have. I started getting meat sweats just trying to decide. I decided on a 10oz denver and the birthday boy got a 17oz ribeye from Carmen ranch that was going to supposedly have a very earthy taste. She was pretty spot on about the tastes, but what do I really know? I just know I had a good steak in front of me with bone marrow butter on top. Kinda salty on the outside, but a really good cook on the steak. Don't come here if you like a well done steak. The actual menu consists of some starters, steaks offered daily with your choice of butter, and some sides. We opted for the lettuces with green goddess dressing, veal sweetbreads, frites and aioli, and roasted mushrooms. They were all amazing! I've never had sweetbreads before, but damn they were good. If you like organ meats, you'll like sweetbreads. The frites were sooo crispy, I should've gotten an order for myself. The roasted mushrooms come with an egg yolk on top that you mix in, which make them pretty much the best mushrooms I've ever had. Petite cocktails here also very tasty. I love splurging on a good cocktail every now and then that's actually enjoyable to sip. But really, it was a splurge. Very small pours, but they're definitely good drinks. Really looking forward to coming back to try their $17 burger. I have really high expectations for it. read more

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Brought my boyfriend here for his 30th birthday dinner and we couldn't have left happier! We were greeted at the door, had our coats checked, and were escorted to our table. Our waiter Kai (so sorry if I spelled it wrong!) was AMAZING. They explained the menu to us and helped us choose a cut based on each of our preferences, which was very nice as the list of cuts can be somewhat overwhelming. Overall, the food and drinks were incredible (I'm still thinking about those French onion croquettes!!) and we were checked up on multiple times throughout our dining experience. Thank you again to Kai for the amazing service which made our experience that much better! We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

Such a disappointment and the only reason for 3 stars is because the food was good but when you pay for an experience and the service from waiting for a table when 4 tables are available as we already had reservations to all the people we experienced were professional but not friendly at all just left our time as well as the table beside ours (who were visiting as well) just wasn't good. I highly recommend you try others on your "list" before giving this restaurant a try. There is something to be said for welcoming your patron instead of just serving them. read more

What an amazing dining experience! Christy our server was awesome and the food and drinks were amazing! We ordered the steak tartare and a salad to start, the bone in New York steak medium rare with a side of frites as the main and the bread pudding for dessert. Delish! Delish! Delish! Loved the ambiance and the decor. Definitely going back! read more

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Love the dining experience here the food was absolutely tasty, great source of beef and every course was perfectly cooked. I made the reservation for my bf birthday dinner so I stopped by an hour earlier to drop the cake, the staff was really sweet that she took all the note just to make sure that cake was presented the right time. Ask for recommendation if you don't know what kind of steak you want to order, they give very detailed explaining about it. Great restaurant, decent price, I will definitely revisit at some point! read more

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We stumbled in here while on the search for an extra delicious burger, and what a treat it was! High points - excellent, super knowledgeable service that helped guide us toward... the best steak we've ever had! Incredibly prepared flat iron piece of love with anchovy butter on top that was totally worth the price tag. we also did end up getting the off-menu burger, which was similarly the best burger of our lives. So decadent that we struggled to find words for it afterward. Not-as-high points - starters and sides... fries were basic with an aioli that I think was just mayo, the reuben mille feuille was oversalted and overly fussy for what it was, while the carpaccio was pretty special but also oversalted with the falafel (I think the dish would have been pretty spectacular without the falafel, actually). Wines by the glass were just OK. Despite the unexciting accoutrements, I will still happily come back here to focus on the beef. Cocktail menu looked intriguing too! read more

Delicious. My gf and I decided to check out both restaurants by accident. and this one was better. The other restaurant wasn't anything special but nonetheless still decent. if mediocre is your thing. But this restaurant wasn't only delicious, the service was amazing. both restaurants had amazing service. But damn the wine, to their food here was amazing. Everything was amazing. It is a must go. Super impressed for their first night opened on the hill. read more

Bateau - black cod in butter sauce, mushrooms with a yolk egg ( must get ) and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great concept, good steaks, but terrible tasting menu. My boyfriend and I went to Bateau for dinner and ordered the tasting menu ($85), wine pairing ($45), and a small 7oz underblade steak ($35). First off, the tasting menu DOES NOT CONTAIN STEAK. Once you see the actual dishes, it becomes very obvious that the tasting menu is an over-priced attempt at getting rid of parts of the cow they couldn't sell as steaks. Our tasting menu consisted of a sliced beef round "salad" (basically roast beef), hot dog, sausage, confit of beef neck, and peach empanada to finish. The wine pairing and salad were the highlights of the meal, as well as the additional steak we ordered. The confit of beef neck was hands down, the worst preparation of beef neck I've ever tasted - way too much fennel and caraway. Service was excellent and I would go back for a more traditional steak dinner. Don't get the tasting menu. read more

Disappointed. Maybe it was the last time I would go there: 49-day sirloin tip had no flavor, 24-day rib eye had a tumor like thing between its enormous section of fat---plus the whole plate was cold, even the bone marrow butter wasn't melt. Idk what happened that night since Bateau has always been my favorite restaurant and I recommended to my freind when they asked me for good restaurants in Seattle. Maybe I set my expection too high, but I'm not coming back for a $100 cold plate. read more

A REVELATION. I mean, I have had good beef before, but this place shames all other steak restaurants. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, it's THE consummate steak house. The cut variety (many I'd never heard of) and the use of two different local farms with organic free range meats, either grass or grain finished, no corn, set them apart in my (somewhat limited) experience. I could have eaten a twice as much of my in-house aged Carlton Farm culotte with a bone marrow butter. When the server described it as a beefier flavored cut, he wasn't kidding. We're talking DEEP BEEF people. I could have swum in the rich meaty flavor that was slightly sweet and nutty on the finish (I didn't even know meat could have a finish! Like a fine wine). The ribeye and New York bone-in steaks I got to try from my generous table mates were also immensely tasty. Add to the excellent beef the really amazing starters, sides, wines, and desserts, and you have yourself a restaurant that comes near to perfect. We enjoyed the octopus and veal starters (my two fave, for the excellent flavors) spot prawns and spicy salad (both preferred my my companions, which was fine: more tender octopus for me!). Afterward, we shared the lemon sorbet with a fennel meringue and green strawberries that was so tart and refreshing and cooling that I was sad I couldn't eat it all myself (but sharing the unusual but delicious carrot cake took the edge off). This is what beef should be everywhere. I admit. I have been somewhat ruined. But so worth it--and I will do it again next time I'm here! read more

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I really liked everything about this restaurant except for one thing.. The steaks sigh .... .... .... I came here on 8/6 for dinner. The ambiance was great , superrrr cute decor, and the service was exceptional; our server was very friendly and knowledgable about the different cuts of meats . we opted for a flat iron which I was familiar with and also tried the balltip which I was not familiar with. We both had the bone marrow butter on top. We weren't asked how we liked our steaks cooked but I assumed that it was up to the chef to grill/ sear it to perfection. Sadly our steaks were both very blue. I love my steaks rare but the flat iron was borderline not chewable . the balltip was cooked to a rare but the bone marrow butter served on top was wayyyyy too lemony and overpowering.. It really masked the flavor of the beef. If you like classic American steakhouses like john howie, Peter Luger, capital grill, el gaucho.. This isn't the place for you. We tried the special appetizer , cured beef belly with nectarines , basil , and blistered shishito peppers which was a refreshing and surprisingly pleasant combination but I think the dish would've been executed better of the beef belly was cut / rolled into smaller bites. The belly( reminded me of a thick fattier prosciutto ) was rolled up to be eaten in one bite.. But it was too much of a mouthful and was a tad hard to chew and swallow. If it was cut smaller it would've been perfect! Fries with garlic aioli, can't go wrong with that . The cocktails were great but the pours seemed a little short for the price . I am glad I finally checked this place out.. But I do not think I will be back. It's very pricey for the steak portions . I appreciate that it's supporting these wonderful local farms, so the quality is great , but the flavors were just not there tonight . read more

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My partner and I had an amazing time at Bateau! The staff were very informative and kind. The staff says to give about 45min-1hr for the food to come out, but the time went so quickly as we revelled about the menu selection. We read reviews online stating the burger is a must-order, and it was AMAZING - you won't find it on the menu. There is so much flavor in the meat without many additions to the burger itself. The Denver was recommended by our waitress and we ordered it with brown butter sauce - the meat was tender and beautifully flavored. We also ordered the fries, which are fried three times in beef tallow, and ordered the seasonal apple ketchup - so good. All of the dishes were so tasty, simple, and could stand on their own. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. read more

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Like always, weekends are the busiest. Try to visit during the weekdays. Anyways as you enter the restaurant you're welcomed with such a warm rustic setting. I absolutely loved the modern barrel lighting and the chalkboard menu of meats. We decided to take a seat at the bar, to avoid the wait-time for a table. The bartender was such a doll, she was very helpful with the menu and gave us some advice when ordering. We ordered the chicken liver pate, octopus and NY steak with frites. I recommend all the dishes, you can't go wrong with any of them; although it did take some time the service given made up for it. They really paid attention before you even have to take it upon yourself to address the problem. That's what I love about this restaurant, especially having my own experience working in the hospitality business Las Vegas. Over there you have to put in top notch service and I loved that I found the same ethics here. We will be coming again very soo for our anniversary, I'm excited to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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Wow! We went to Bateau for our annual holiday dinner with my boyfriend's boss and the boss' wife. We sat at the bar while we waited for the others to arrive. I ordered the seasonal shrub and my boyfriend ordered an ol' fashioned. The shrub was good. Side note: the only odd thing about the service I noticed (not sure if the host didn't take us seriously or what it was?) but he welcomed us then seated us at the bar as we requested to wait until our reservation... as soon as the boss and his wife arrived to meet us at the bar area the host offered to take their coats as they pulled up seats next to us then the host turned to ask us if he can take ours, but we had already been sitting at the bar for 10-15 mins or so. It came across as though he offered it to us (my bf and I) out of obligation since he asked the rest of our party and didn't take us (my bf and I) seriously as guests until that moment. Anyway, that was odd, but the rest of the evening was wonderful with service (host and server). They recommend that you choose your meat selection first so that you "claim it" and they mark it off the board and can start preparing the meat before they take your order for the starters, sides, etc. I'm not sure all of the cuts we ordered because we left it in the hands of the rest of our party. We had 3 different cuts of steak, a burger (not on the menu), kale gratin, Bateau salad, roasted mushrooms, frites & aioli, reuben mille feuille, steak tartare, & potato ice cream which we shared amongst the table. The items that stood out to me were the burger (seriously... my fav burger of all time right now), frites & aioli, reuben mille feuille, and the potato ice cream. Everyone else also loved the mushrooms... I'm a hit or miss with mushrooms but it was crowd favorite. Also, what? Potato ice cream? I know...sounds weird, but actually pretty good. It's sprinkled with cocoa nibs and honeycomb. I'm definitely going to go back, just for that burger alone it's all worth it! read more

Pretense. Excessive prices. Service that was good but bordered on hovering. The cocktails were very boring classics with minor twists and little creativity. Mine was overly sweet. Starters were the best part. Loved the special scallop crudo. The "star" of the shows beef, was average to below average. Just because you charge me a lot for it and out some fancy butter on it, doesn't make it good. Meat was rare/blue in the center. Cuts were tough. I wouldn't recommend this for steak. I've had better at Ruth's Chris. read more

The best restaurant I've been to in ages. I mean this place is ridiculously good. We had a preset menu and are so happy we went this route. Smoked octopus. I don't eat fish and I loved this. Smoked and cooked perfectly. I had two helpings! Burger. Best burger I have ever had. I am blown away. I am the burger wizard. Trust me. Cote de Beuf. Steak. With bone marrow butter. So good you will literally hit your spouse for not taking you sooner. I'm sitting waiting for the bread pudding but couldn't wait to post this review. TDLR: why are you still reading?? Go! Go! Go! read more

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The place itself is great. Very airy and French country feel. The bartender was very skilled and a good attitude. Hostess was not good, the server not good. Very pretentious and disingenuous attitudes and demeaner. The meat was limited and pricey for obscure cuts that you were supposed to be some gem from the cow, but in reality, just inexpensive cuts they put a name to, so you think its a special pc of meat they found on the cow. We were there early, half the board was already crossed out, 1 pc per item it seemed. It left high priced chuck and high priced At least I tried it, but prefer a regular steak house that have professional servers and traditional cuts. The steak tartar was OK, not very tasty. Over all it was just OK and too expensive for the quality of the experience. read more

Best night of my life? The night my baby boy walked his first steps (although his birth is up there too). Second best? The night she said "yes." It was truly the best thing that could have happened to me - she brings the best out of me. Third best? Arguably the evening I spent at Bateau, having a dry-aged ranch steak with steak frites that were twice cooked in beef fat. Combine that with a knowledgeable bartender who guided me on great wine pairings? I was in red-meat heaven. The experience here is one that you will find nowhere else. Multiple grass fed steak, from different ranches - all boasting various degrees of aging and complexity. This steakhouse doesn't survive in most cities because the endeavors and organization taken to host so many different cuts of meat would not be profitable. Credit to you, Seattle. You keep incredible restaurants afloat. read more

Another hipster steak restaurant that sells you on their process but the final product does not meet even regular standards. The best part about this facility is the ambiance, large windows that let all the sun shine through onto their mid-century modern / Parisian inspired decor. Wait staff is dressed oddly, not that there's anything wrong with that but they are wearing peculiar clothes that seem out of place for the neighbor and being across the street from a pizza place. It's like they are trying to dress like show performers that have modern tastes. My waiter however was very drab, straight forward, no inflection in his voice. His mood was like a stone and made me feel ostracized. Besides the gorgeous interior, the food and drinks were bland. My waiter described all the ingredients to me that were going into my drink, however my drink tasted like water in smoke... which was odd since I know the ingredient's shouldn't make the drink so drab. There's no warning when you look for restaurants that this steak place will only carry certain amounts of steaks a day, until you sit down. Frustrated at the parking, which is not their fault of course, I decided to stay even though 85% of the cuts were gone by 7:45. The cut I chose, was very dry and very tough. I know there's a difference between cuts, like a filet and a ribeye, but this was very tough and very dry. The waiter did no return until 15 minutes later, by then the meat was cold so I did not send it back. Service was lackluster, food was abysmal. So if you wanna go some place to take selfies and flex on people that you're eating eclectic steaks, come here. I went across the street and got a slice of pizza for $4, which had way more flavor, was cooked properly, and the waiter was extremely nice. read more

I don't know where to begin. Every server is knowledgeable in every cut, plus they are helpful in creating the right meal. Food is absolutely amazing and the overall experience to select parts of the cow you've never tried before is so unique. We brought friends here and they thanked us over and over for introducing them to Bateau! We had Rib-eye (Cotes de Boeuf), Denver cut, Jacob's Ladder and Bavette cut. A must is the beef tongue. The sides are incredibly fresh. You can't go wrong with a meal here. It will be memorable! read more

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Ate here with a party of 4 on 11/22/17 at 7:00 pm. This is an interesting restaurant. The entry is sort of meh, but when you get to your table and are seated, and can take in the ambiance, it's pretty stylish and schwanky....also very dimly lit. The butcher shop area of the restaurant is not nearly as sanguine as was expected, and I have worked in both an abbatoir and butcher shop. A confession....The choices I had narrowed to were Canlis or Bateau. I have wanted to eat at Canlis for 25 years. WAY unfortunately, they have gone to a $115.00(with a $105.00 upgrade price on the ribeye if you desire A5 Wagyu..don't do it, that's just dumb!) prix fixe menu, and there was not a lot offered that I was interested in. When making reservations with Bateau, informed them that I passed up Canlis to eat there, and would not be having any attitude from serving staff nor would my meat be cooked in any other manner than how it was requested. Called twice before dining there to confirm that my wishes were noted, as I was very ready to "express displeasure" should that have been necessary.....it wasn't. Staff was absolutely stellar. Ambiance/Cleanliness-Like I said, it was dimly lit. That kind of negatively impacted the dining experience for me. I couldn't really see my steak. Seemed real clean, no unpleasant aromas and the bathroom was clean....4 stars Service-Fantastic....the best part of the night. 5 STARS!! Food....uneven.....I had been looking forward to the Reuben Mille Feuille with smoked brisket & belly, purple cabbage, russian dressing on rye crisp for $13.00 This was an epic fail. The "bread" had the heft and substance of a potato chip. The meat was extremely light on the smoke and a bit tough. The Russian dressing was fairly runny. It was hard to eat and extremely unsatisfying. There was a salmon option on the menu a week before we dined there. My sister is a Pescatarian. There were no specific options available to her otherwise, but our server and she commiserated and they were able to come up with something satisfactory....she was very happy. I had the Denver steak, medium with the Preserved Lemon and Brown Butter. A Denver steak comes from the area underneath the blades of the short ribs and is sometimes called an underblade steak. Denver steaks are typically about 3/4-inch thick with rich fat marbling. It was REAL chewy, but with a great flavor and richness. The butter topping was complimentary to the flavor and texture. The steak was about 7 oz, around $65.00 +/- and sliced in about 1/2 planks, which was nice. For sides, we went with French Fries and aoli($7.00). We agreed that they were some of the tastiest fries we had ever eaten, the Buttery Mashed Potatoes were yummy( although at $11.00, that pissed me off a bit. We are not talking Joel Robuchon mashed potatoes...just very good mashed potatoes). The carrots were also very good, and at $12.00, again felt like I was getting reamed. We had the Bread Pudding for dessert. It was stellar. So, this one was a bit of a conundrum. The dimly lit, clean restaurant had superlative service and uneven food with high prices(not even getting into the automatic 18% gratuity "service charge" added to the bill). I am truly glad that I went, had a lovely time and will not go back. It was very good, but it wasn't THAT good.....4 stars read more

This place is definitely a different experience in comparison to any other steakhouse I've been too. My tip is get here early. They have a butcher come in once a day and whatever the butcher cuts they write up on the board. Once the cut has been order, they cross it off the board and that's when your anxiety begins to build. There were so many cuts I've never heard of before but the staff was more than willing to explain the difference and help you choose the right item. My friend and I did the five course tasting course and it was not at all disappointed. We had Tar Tar, Hand forged salad with cured meat, something else I forgot, braised meat, and a pear ginger dessert. We also order a 8oz steak since our pairing didn't include it, but the five course is more than enough food. The wine pairing included half glasses of champagne and wine. If I did it again I probably skip the drink pairing and order my own drinks. Over all great food, great staff and awesome drinks! read more

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This is what Seattle is calling a good steakhouse? Why??? Is it because you get to choose from a variety of different cuts from a cow??? It should be about the beef! And frankly it doesn't make the cut for me. I would though, eat a bowl of the mash potatoes. Yum. But would go elsewhere for the main attraction. Even though Butcher's Table has gone down in quality in my opinion... I would still go there for a steak dinner over Bateau. read more

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The best meal of my life. Bateau is more than its food, it truly is an experience (and for the prices here, it should be!). My girlfriend and I were celebrating her birthday and went all out with the 5 course sampler and wine pairing. Our waitress even recommended a small cut of velvet steak to go in between courses so that we can get the steak experience too. The pictures speak for themselves. Beautifully presented and amazing taste. The waitress really sold us on the descriptions and made sure to make every course something to look forward to. Definitely worth the prices for a nice celebration. My recommendation is the sampler... But the menu is always changing so I'm looking forward to returning again soon! read more

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The chef personally brought the steak to me with pride. I didn't realize why until I sliced into 2 inch high medium rare perfection. The outside was slightly crispy because of the sizzling anchovy butter and the inside was pink with a red center. They only serve locally raised grass FINISHED steaks here. If you don't know what "finished" means, search online to appreciate the temple to beef they have created here. Only steak purists should be allowed to eat here. read more

Bateau - Sirloin Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is awesome. Went here with 2 friends. First off, order the burger. It's not on the menu, it doesn't matter, it's great. Then you order your meat. The meat is on a chalkboard and when you order, they cross off the cut bc that's the only one!!! It's so great. Highly recommend this as one of the best steak restaurants in Seattle read more

I really wanted to like Bateau as I enjoy many of Renee Erickson's spots but honestly it was disappointing. The service was great, as were some of the apps and sides (salad, oysters, mushrooms, mashed potatoes) but the steak was mediocre at best. We got there before 6:30 and they were sold out of filet, ribeye, ny strip, etc which we kind of expected but we were excited to try some other ones we weren't familiar with. We had 3 cuts that were recommended by the server that came sliced to share amongst us, 2 of which were super over cooked (almost medium well) when they said they do all of them medium rare. The 3rd one was rare. All of them were under seasoned and lukewarm. I say go to the bar next door and have some cocktails and oysters but skip this spot for steak. read more

My wife and I went to Bateau for a valentine dinner. The place itself is really small and it feels like you're having dinner with other people at neighboring tables. We had high expectations with all these great reviews. The set menu was a 4 course dinner for $100 per head. Every single course sounded fancy but was just average. We had a couple of cocktails to top the bill at 300$ for the night. Basically this valentines deal was a scam. We would have been better off spending the same amount at Canlis and at least we would have had a great meal and a great experience. read more