Boat Bar
Seafood restaurant · Capitol Hill
1060 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98109
Highlights
Oysters, crab doughnut, burger, French wines, chic room
Oysters, crab doughnut, burger, French wines, chic room
"The only thing prettier than Boat Bar’s white and seafoam green dining room by day is the same scene at night, and if you bring a date here, there's a high chance they'll be impressed from the moment they walk in. Get some oysters and mix and match other French small plates, or split a burger with fries and aioli." - aimee rizzo
"This place is a strong contender for the most attractive restaurant in Seattle, with its big marble bar, gold accents, and seafoam green chevron tile floor. We’re not saying that’s why it’s perfect for girls’ night out, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Mix and match French small plates, cheeses, and oysters for an overall great meal - just be sure to get the frites no matter what." - aimee rizzo
"Not only is Bar Melusine a strong contender for the most aesthetically-pleasing restaurant in Seattle, with its big marble bar, gold accents, and seafoam green chevron tile floor - but it’s also a great spot for a date. Mix and match French small plates, cheeses, and oysters for an overall great time, or split a burger. Just be sure to get the fries no matter what." - aimee rizzo
"Of course you’re going to be tempted to get oysters at an oyster bar, but the burger at Bar Melusine delivers in a way that fresh shellfish can’t compete with. It has perfectly-seared beef, caramelized onion, and aioli on a squishy seeded bun. It’s small enough to be categorized in the “snack” category, so that it goes nicely with some fries and one of their cocktails. Going for a glass of wine and a crab cake is also a very good option." - aimee rizzo
"Just next door to Bateau is Bar Melusine, a distinctly white-and-seafoam-colored spot from the same team. Think of it as Bateau’s casual seafood cousin who’s really into teal. The food here trends more toward seafood, so have at some crab cakes, crispy salmon skin, and fresh oysters. But if you find yourself here in a jealous rage after leaning forward and catching a glimpse of someone over at Bateau swan diving into a burger, know that the one at Bar Melusine (which is slightly different) is much cheaper and just as good. Well, almost as good." - aimee rizzo
