Best Waterfront Restaurants in Ballard

Palisade is our go-to place for special occasions for our family and friends. Our besties just happen to have been married on Valentine’s Day so of course we came here for their Valentine’s Day special. The service was outstanding as always…our server treated us like old friends, and every employee we ran into acknowledged us. The food was excellent as always; started out with calamari as we usually do, which is as good as anywhere. The filet(s) were cooked perfectly, the slab of prime rib was enough for two people. The prawns were tasty but just a little tough and hard to get the tail off, but that’s the only criticism I can make of the whole meal. Everything was served hot, it was evident that nothing sat around before being delivered to our table. We’re already planning our next visit.

We had the pleasure of celebrating both Valentine’s Day and our anniversary at South Lake Union’s Daniels Broiler, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism. Our server, Robert, was exceptional — perfectly attentive without ever being intrusive, and his extensive knowledge of the menu and wine list made our choices easy. He guided us to the perfect red blend to accompany our meal, enhancing the entire dining experience. We started with the crispy calamari and oysters on the half shell, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and impeccably prepared. For my entrée, I chose the crested Aji tuna, which was cooked to perfection, with beautiful flavors and a stunning presentation that looked almost too good to eat. My partner opted for Daniel’s filet mignon, which was prepared exactly as he requested — tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We concluded our meal with Daniel’s Broiler’s signature coconut ice cream, complete with toasted coconut chips and a drizzle of hot fudge. It was simply out of this world. If you haven't experienced it yet, I highly recommend it! A special thanks again to Robert for his fantastic service and to the chefs for delivering an exceptional meal. Every aspect of our evening was perfect — from the food to the ambiance to the flawless service. We will certainly be returning for more memorable nights like this one. Simply fantastic.

We had a wonderful time from start to finish. The staff,food,drinks and view earned a a star rating..we will definitely look forward to our next visit!!!! Cheers

For the last few years since Chef Dan left the kitchen, food quality has been inconsistent. Last night’s Valentine fare knocked it out of the park! Every course was perfect and Mac, our waitress was very accommodating and pleasant.

What a great dining experience we had at Anthony's! We requested a window table and had a terrific view of the bay. The atmosphere is nice and pleasant as expected for a high-end seafood restaurant. Our waiter was an absolute delight! My girlfriend can be a handful when trying to order off the menu and Ken was very helpful selecting just the right appetizers and entrées. The food was excellent and very nicely prepared . I would definitely recommend Anthony's win visiting the downtown and Marine area.