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    Bowriders Grill

    4.0 (59 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chips and salsa
    Christen G.

    I liked this place. $79 for 2 salmon sandwiches, bag of chips and 2 glasses of wine. Wine and the sandwiches were amazing but for the price tag I wanted more than a small bag of Flamin hot cheetos. I also wish they had a full bar. The chips and salsa were good but the "salsa trio" wasn't necessary- I'd rather a full tub of the green stuff than 3 small cups that my chip can't fit in All good tho - Great ambiance. Order at the counter. Right on the water. Tall stools and Adirondack Massive hot sauce bar

    Salmon Sandwich
    Matt S.

    Great food! Great atmosphere with the lake in the background and my favorite SkyKraken Hazy IPA on tap.

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    Gina G.

    Great view, great music playing, and great food. Had the fish wrap which had a nice sauce with pineapple, etc. BBQ sandwich was not very filling. Fish sandwich was just okay. Local root beer on tap was good.

    Madison M.

    Great ambiance and hot dog was perfect. Paired with the wine and beer that they had to offer as well.

    A gorgeous view!

    The steak tacos are delicious. The view is beautiful. The service was friendly. A great location for a restaurant.

    Beautiful view and great wine!
    Sabrina M.

    What a stunning location. We were at Gas Works and the view was so beautiful from there, I wanted to continue the experience. I simply googled "wine" in the area and searched for waterfront options. We walked from Gas Works to Bowriders Grill, which was a little tricky. We arrived at the restaurant and found a sign that they're closed because of water issues ? Thankfully we explored further and saw people sitting at tables. Turns out we were actually at the restaurant next door called Westward. It was confusing but you have to walk down a pathway through a shipyard to get there. I'm glad we made the effort to figure it out. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful views and great service and great prices! Highly recommend!!

    Kids grilled cheese and cheeseburger
    Tracy D.

    As my 12 year old said - 5 stars! What a gem of a find after going to Gas Works Park. Opened in 2021. Fun spot with deliciously, cared for and curated food. We had bbq sandwich, shrimp skewers, grilled cheese, hamburger and drinks. Overlooking the lake and downtown Seattle with plant of outdoor seating. We sat at the "boat" seats that had a fire pit and relaxed while enjoying our good food. Can pull up to boat dock for gas too if you had a boat. A place to check out and support! Thanks for your kind service.

    Chicken wrap, shrimp wrap, and a bbq chicken sandwich
    Sandra S.

    I came across Bowriders Grill when I was searching for a spot with a view to enjoy the perfect weather we had today and I'm so glad I discovered it! This place is a vibe, from the view to the music and the smell of bbq, all three of us loved it! Great spot to grab a drink + food and enjoy the view. Also, if you have a boat you can dock right in front and tie up your boat! Looking forward to coming back!

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    Kirsten F.

    I really liked this spot. Gorgeous view of SLU and the food was honestly really tasty and reasonably priced. My piece of salmon was massive! Very casual spot to catch up with friends and sip on some wine. Be prepared to be patient because parking can be hard on sunny days being so close to Gasworks, and the food wait can be long if it's busy but that just means more time to chat! You can get chips and cookies while you wait for your meal if you're hangry. I loved watching the boats go by.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience Sandra! Beautiful photos!

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    2 years ago

    Great view, good food and beer. A sunny day w a bit of line, but moved through quickly and efficiently.

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    A little hidden gem on the water. Not fancy and food meets expectations. Overall, would recommend going for a drink.

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    3 years ago

    First time visiting. Had the salmon sandwich. The piece of salmon was big and cooked well. Would highly recommend this place

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    3 years ago

    Nice BBQ joint, loved the beef ribs. Has a pick up dock space in front, has a gas station as well.

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    4 years ago

    Solid restaurant. Nice view of lake Union. Good quality food. Knock for no French fries and then rices are high.

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    Great fast casual food on the Lake Union waterfront. Pleasant location to grab a bite and beer or wine on a sunny day.

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    Nothing more than a food truck on the lake! View great, food average at best, seating and process to order horrific!

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    Ask the Community - Bowriders Grill

    Do they take reservations?

    We do not take reservations

    Is the outdoor seating area dog-friendly?

    Yes! The outdoor seating is dog friendly and we are proud to have won Best in the Pacific Northwest "Most Dog Friendly" two years in a row!

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