4. Restaurants

Blueacre Seafood

1700 7th Ave,Ste 100, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 659-0737
  • Store is closed

Blueacre Seafood Menu

Sorry, We are updating this restaurant menu details.

Sorry, We are updating this restaurant blood pressure menu details.

Sorry, We are updating this restaurant cholesterol menu details.

  • Maren H.

    What an amazing place!!! We had our dinner here with 30 guests the night after our wedding. Not only was it easy to plan with a very responsive team, but the service and food were to die for. The oysters were AMAZING, the stir fry had a wonderful flavor and the seafood was fresh fresh fresh. Plus planning a big group was a breeze... we had no event minimum and were able to do separate checks, yet the room felt comfortable and classy. I would recommend Blueacre for a romantic date as well as a private event venue. Fantastic...everything exceeded expectations. Thank you so much!!

    (5)

  • Sarah H.

    While I feel bad to write this so belatedly, I can't let more time go by without writing a review of my Private Dining experience in September at Blueacre Seafood. I approached Terresa Davis about using their private room for an after party following a convention I attended. I did not know how many guests were attending, but had a range from 50-150. Not only was the entire South side of the restaurant set aside for our use, but the staff did separate checks for our entire group. The food was affordable and fantastic, they made us a custom cocktail and gave us a great rate on glass pour wine! We frequented restaurants three times a day for three days, every one of them high end and within three blocks of the Convention Center. Not one of them was appropriately staffed for a large convention being in the vicinity. Service was appallingly slow and food came out cold at every restaurant. The exception was Blueacre Seafood. Impeccable and attentive service, hot food hot, every detail attended to, plus it was extremely affordable! Our guests were very impressed. As a person who spent 26 years waiting tables in fine dining restaurants, I can tell you that to pull off separate checks and make zero mistakes on a group of 100 people is a very difficult feat. I will definitely be back, as will my friends and collegues. If you are looking for a fantastic and affordable venue to have a holiday party or just a date, I strongly recommend Blueacre Seafood.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    Menu is huge, and we had 6 people in our group. Everything was very good

    (4)

  • Joan D.

    Stopped in for a late lunch. Good food, nice decor, friendly service.

    (4)

  • Robert D.

    Good food, good service but very noisy.

    (4)

  • Leahman p.

    Great food! The ling cod was moist and flavorful. My dinner companion had the dungeness crab and said it was delicious. Very busy on a Wednesday night, but bar service turned out to be great.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    BlueAcre is our new favorite Seattle restaurant! We had a party of 7 so were able to try many different dishes. We started with crab cakes, clams, oysters and mussels, all wonderful but the crab cakes and clams were exceptional This is a restaurant that knows how to flavor every dish! None of the entrees dissapointed either - the black cod was outstanding. Portions are of a perfect size - allowing for multiple courses but not likely to leave you wanting. The service was attentive - surprisingly for a very new restaurant, we did not think there were any significant 'kinks'. While it may not be a place for toddlers, we had a teen and a preteen with us and they liked BlueAcre too. We will definately be returning soon.

    (5)

  • Dunnkit D.

    We had an impromptu surprise party for a friend at Blueacre and holy moly, the staff happily rallied and played an intricate role in the party's success, (from the hostess, to the barkeep, to the oyster shucker dude, Jessica, to our servers "L&L" and Chef Kevin.) We are STILL talking about how much fun we had and it's mostly due to the service we received. Thank you!!! So what makes a good crab cake? This question has been correctly, most perfectly answered by Chef Kevin. These are still THE crabbiest crab cakes we've ever had. Your tastebuds will be searching for the cake part, but will be happily disappointed only to find lumpy crab. We have had so many dry, panko-bread-crumby failures at other places. Now, the only place we consider ordering is at Blueacre. The oysters on the half were so flippin' fresh...finding both briny and buttery from the selection produced for us on the happy hour menu. Oysters, combined with a fun cocktail (wish I could remember the name) which was the perfect balance of sweet & grapefruity-tart, really made our pre-dinner chops happy. The fresh halibut special melted in our mouths. It was prepared exquisitely. Others had the tuna and devoured every bite. Even though our belly's were full, we couldn't pass up on the rhubarb crumble and the lemony-tart-delight...SO good! Very happy we had just enough room to experience dessert. One last thing: doesn't it feel good to eat foods that are sustainably harvested? Aren't you glad that someone took the time, effort and expense to pick out fish that are not being pillaged from our waters? Rest assured, you can get a fantastic meal at Blueacre and know that you didn't choose seafood that is overfished or farmed to harm our environment. PS: Parking is free after 5pm in the Stewart (?) ramp. (Look for the Blueacre partking sign.) Bring your ticket in to validate. Very handy and helpful.

    (5)

  • Harrison W.

    The cuisine was phenomenal, surprisingly on par with the standards of Ray's Boathouse or Anthony's Pier 66. Event was for Dine Around Seattle, $30 fixed price dinner including appetizer, entree, and desert. Special notice goes to their crab cake, which was the best I've ever had, and their Black & Bleu Mahi Mahi. Who would have ever thought that caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese, and onion rings (best onion rings ever) on top of a seared Mahi Mahi steak would be a combination sent from above? Not I, until I laid senses upon this culinary beauty. I can't speak highly enough for this dish, whose flavors infused with such gracefulness and perfection. The salmon was a tad on the dry side, the oysters on the half shell were slightly too salty, but I was able to overlook these small things just for the Black & Bleu Mahi Mahi. Our primary server for the night was a little indifferent, a little inattentive, but the ancillary servers were friendly and more than willing to make our night. I'm giving the benefit of a doubt to say that most servers would emulate the performance and personality of the latter. For the record, this restaurant is truly deserving of four stars, but I bumped it up in light of the current lackluster star-rating here. I imply did not experience the the deficient food or service that others did during my visit.

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    My first Restaurant Week experience! I had a pre-show dinner at Blueacre before a concert I was attending at the Paramount a few blocks away. It is a large space that is sectioned off into several areas. It does have this ocean/water interior design to it. Modern, but slightly intimidating. I decided to head over to the bar area for a more casual dining experience. The bar is typical with one exception. They have a shellfish layout there. Ice and all. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Seems like a great happy hour spot downtown. Getting to the menu, Blueacre has a lunch ($15) and dinner ($28) Restaurant Week menu. A lot of the same items on both, though I am assuming portion sizes are larger for dinner. Also, I would order all of the items at the same time, particularly the dessert. Just in case they run out. I decided to get the house cured wild king salmon gravlox appetizer, sesame seared Hawaiian ono entree and the warm chocolate brioche bread pudding for dessert. Although I was expecting the gravlox to be served on a crispbread, it was actually on a buckwheat blini that is like a mini soft pancake. It was garnished very nicely with olives and onion bits. I liked the gravlox. It had a tasty mix of salmon lox and salmon eggs. For those not familiar with ono, this is a white flesh fish also known by the name of wahoo. But it is also the Hawaiian word for delicious. In this case, this took on double meaning as the ono was ono. I had concerns about the preparation as this is a tricky fish to cook well. No problem here though. The middle had a little raw color and that was perfect to keep the flavor. I really liked the sesame seeds with this fish. The only issue with the dish is I found the sauce a bit too tarty/salty, probably because of the yuzu. But otherwise this dish was very enjoyable. Lastly, there was the bread pudding. This is a sweet bomb. The pudding was quite good, but I was quite full by then. It is a very nice portion. I like that the pudding is topped with ice cream and the use of walnuts here. The sauce is very sweet, so if you are not a fan of this, I would perhaps skip the sauce. The service throughout the dinner was great and very attentive. I really enjoyed my first Restaurant Week experience and visit to Blueacre. Good seafood downtown to be found here.

    (4)

  • Jeremy R.

    My favorite place in Seattle, and somewhere that I rarely go a week without visiting. The food is absolutely fantastic, and the service is just as good. The menu is always changing based upon what is available and fresh, so if you're thinking about trying something I always recommend not waiting. A few "must try" dishes: -The Duck and Sausage Gumbo is incredible, but it's not always on the menu. -The Clam Chowder is the best in the city. I will put it up against any other restaurant. -The Crab and Shrimp Tater Tots are the best evolution of the "tot" ever. -The Southern Fried Chicken (dish or sandwich) is so flavorful and juicy. -The Sautéed Pole Beans with almonds are an excellent veg side. -The Low Country Mac and Cheese could be ordered as a meal. Honestly, I could just go on and on about this place...

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    Oh my God...I want my time and money back. My friend and I came here for Seattle Restaurant Week's $15 lunch. It was a workday so I expected it to take a little over an hour total. I made a reservation for 12:30 and arrived at 12:25. We were told we would have to wait 10-15 minutes.We waited...and waited...I wanted to leave. I saw many people waiting. We were seated at 12:50. A table sat down after us and received service immediately while we waited. I flagged down a random waiter before our waiter finally arrived. My friend, who has a much sweeter disposition than I do (especially when I'm annoyed), told the waiter nicely that we had been here for over 30 minutes (once the waiter arrived, it had totaled to over that) and needed to order fast. I figured it wouldn't be too bad since they were pretty much set meals. I ordered: the chanterelle mushroom and corn chowder with truffle oil, Hawaiian ohno and angel food cake with figs and house made cool whip. My friend ordered the clam fritters, potato crusted cod and German chocolate cake. The appetizers around quickly and were very good. My soup smelled so amazing and the clams were nicely cooked and did not have a heavy fried feel to it. We waited for our main courses. Around 1:15, I panic and suggest we just cancel our food, pay the price of our appetizers and leave. My friend suggested we take all the food to go and then the waiter shows up to tell us the food is coming. We tell him we want our desserts boxed immediately and our bills. The main course arrived at 1:20. I start scarfing it down. It's good. The sesame crusting was great and I loved the heartiness, but honestly, I don't remember much. My friend was stressed about her parking and I was thinking about how I really needed to go back. I ended up being so stressed, I took half of my entree to go because I couldn't eat it. I hate being rushed to eat in a nice restaurant. (Side note: the people at the next table got their food ten minutes after ordering.) Back at the office, I eat the angel food cake. It's um...really sweet but the cool whip was good (why didn't they just call it whipped cream?). A few minutes later, my stomach starts to hurt. It wasn't food poisoning or a stomachache or anything, don't get me wrong, but I definitely scarfed my food down too fast. I guess it was silly of me to think I could come on restaurant week at 12:30. Next time I'll make lunch plans at 1:30. The food was actually pretty good and I went back and forth between giving it 2 or 3 stars. I liked the food, so I ultimately went with three. A part of me says I'd consider coming back for dinner, but probably not. I know some might think, oh it's $15, but I would have rather had 3 Subway foot longs without the stress.

    (3)

  • Josh B.

    Good but far from great. Tuna lacked seasoning and sides were pretty heavy. Ling cod nothing to write home about either. Desert selection very small. Overall decent but didn't knock any socks off.

    (2)

  • Louise M.

    Have been back and had the fried chicken sandwich with a fried pickle. Served with coleslaw to cool it off, and has the taste of a wee bit of hot sauce, this is about one of the best sandwiches I have had in Seattle. This place just keeps getting better.

    (5)

  • K. G.

    Recently spent 5 days in Seattle and had some really amazing food at a number of restaurants. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our experience at Blueacre Seafood. The food was mediocre, the service was decent but have had better. One person in our party enjoyed their fried oysters but the other three of us had food that bland, not cooked properly (mussels especially rubbery or underdone). Expected much better from a restaurant that specializes in seafood. The place was empty at 1:30 pm - probably given the location it is mostly business people having lunch. We meant to go for oysters during happy hour but ended up there earlier for lunch - should have stuck to the original plan, although given our lunch experience not sure we will ever go back for happy hour either.

    (2)

  • Jon N.

    OK but disappointing. The $25 prix-fixe is a good deal, and the setting is nice, but the food is lacking: Hush puppies: Doughy, not crisp, tasty but not proper hush puppies. (Bad luck for Blueacre that I had guests from North Carolina who know the real thing!) Trout amandine: A little overcooked, not flaky/tender. Trout is hard to get just right, and they didn't. Chocolate mousse: Easy A :-) The service was decent but our waitress wasn't too familiar with the menu.

    (3)

  • J C.

    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Blueacre 3 times over the course of a week. Twice for large party events and once for a quick lunch alone at the bar. Each visit proved once more that this restaurant (and it's sister in the Market, Steelhead Diner) serve the most awesomely fresh and inventive dishes in the city. From bread, to salad, to seafood, to dessert, this place CANNOT be beat. Whenever I'm going out to eat, this is where I want to go. I honestly do not want to waste my time and money at most other places when I know Chef Kevin Davis' food is a sure thing, and a great value, every time.

    (5)

  • Jake K.

    This was a great dining experience. I talked to the chef shucking oysters and he recommended the Hama Hama and Kusshi oysters. Amazing. The crab cake was pure crab and the black and blue Ono was perfectly cooked. The chocolate pecan tart was good, but not amazing. Very nice staff, but the waitress was a little scattered on her pacing. As a single diner, I was provided a nice table and well taken care of.

    (4)

  • Andrea H.

    We went on their 8th day of opening. Too many tables when they arrived were not greeted, not given water, sat for a while without being spoken to, along with most of the service you could tell was spotty / people in training. The food was really great however, and suggest to go when they are more established.

    (3)

  • Scott L.

    Strangely this update has nothing to do with seafood. Went to Blueacre again for Fried Chicken Sunday and it was fantastic! The Chef (clearly from the South), knows his/her stuff when it comes to this type of food! Prefectly breaded, crispy and delicious fried chicken served with knock your socks off collard greens, mashed potatoes and gravy (and an ice cream sundae ALL for $20 a person!) It was the best restaurant meal we've had in awhile! I wish we had been this ecstatic about our seafood meal the week before at Blueacre SEAFOOD!

    (4)

  • Thomas B.

    This is truly one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. The food is already awesome but where this restaurant further excels in is in their great service. Me and a friend just had lunch at Blue Acre today. There was a slight miscommunication on the food that my friend ordered. My friends order was replaced with no questions and they apologize for the inconvenience even though its not entirely their fault. The servers, the woman at front of the house and even Chef Kevin all came by to check on our food and apologize for the inconvenience. It was a nice gesture and one that was very much appreciated. It showed me how committed they are in serving good food, and more importantly, for their customers to enjoy their experience at the restaurant.

    (5)

  • J s.

    I think for the price, this restaurant is just okay. Nothing negative, but nothing remarkable, either. The food (Copper River sockeye) was good, but not the awesome fish I expect from Copper River salmon. Service was great. All told, I think Blueacre is a bit overpriced for the quality.

    (3)

  • Tom N.

    Went to check this place out during happy hour. Was pretty impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. Dinner menu looks nice and will be spending more time there.

    (4)

  • Amanda C.

    Mediocre food, decor and service for quality pricing. I don't know what the theme was suposed to be but it looked like a slightly fancy cafeteria. The only nice decor they had was the oyster bar and single chandelier. Even the lighting was like a cafeteria... I would advise more chandeliers, lower lighting and more candles. If you're not sitting in a booth, this is not an intimate place for dinner for two. Good for groups only. With all the hype the experience was not all that exciting seemed pricy.

    (2)

  • John C.

    I had the clams, scallops, chops and more. The food was very fairly priced and served quickly. Blue Acre is defiantly a 4+ star restaurant lacking only chic vine. Perfect for business lunch/dinner.

    (4)

  • Darci B.

    Our hotel recommended this restaurant on a recent visit to Seattle. The hotel gave us an appetizer, smoked salmon on bruschetta. Very good. The Cesar salad was very refreshing and was not overwhelmed by the dressing. My mom ordered the house salad, and her only comment was that it was "unusual." We both ordered the Kasu Black Cod and enjoyed it. We ended with the Pear Pomegranate sorbet, which was refreshing but I would have liked more pomegranate in the sorbet. My only complaint was our waitress. We had to ask if we could order drinks (about 5 minutes after she took our dinner order) and never received refills on our drinks or water.

    (3)

  • Ruby G.

    My boyfriend and I came here for Restaurant week fall 2011. We had fried razor clams for an appetizer, which we both really liked, and I had salmon for my entree. The staff was attentive and our overall experience was very good.

    (4)

  • Drew B.

    Service and food where nothing to get excited about. Recommended by concierge at the Westin. Would never go back.

    (2)

  • Emily C.

    Let me preface this review by saying I do not like seafood. I agreed to try Blueacre for happy hour to please a friend who loves oysters. I figured the booze would help me get the food down and the food would help to keep the booze down :) The cocktails we tried were only $5, strong, and delicious. We shared an order of mussels (which came with fries), crab poppers, and smoked salmon potato skins along with our oysters. All of the appetizers were $7 and the oysters were $1 each. We found everything to be tasty and fresh, and we left feeling full and not entirely broke. All in all, a happy hour success story.

    (4)

  • r m.

    went for happy hour and had some great great oysters! dinner was also quite good. we had the blue crab crab cake which was the best crab cake i have ever had - not only was he flavor sweet and butter and delicious i was ALL MEAT! after the first bight i ordered another one to take home for my husband. the king salmon entree was also quite nice, perfectly cooked and was topped with almonds. i'd definitely go back for happy hour and for special occasion dinners.

    (4)

  • Nell G.

    I am giving this place an extra star just because they were able to seat my party of 16 people when I called 30 minutes before we were set to arrive. I hate doing that to restaurants, but they were so nice and accommodating, it was awesome! Theirs was a lovely space to show out-of-town guests, so it had that going for it. Then the food, which took a long time to come out... I wasn't complaining since they had been so kind to get us in with such a huge group. But many of us were super hungry and were not happy about waiting over an hour for the first course. Then another 30 minutes or so for the main course. Okay, so the food was good, but not as good as we were hoping. I got the black cod with papaya salad. I was thinking the papaya salad would be flavored with fish sauce and lime like a Thai salad, but it was flavorless (and really just a garnish, which would have been fine but again it had no taste). The fish was cooked perfectly, hurray! But the juices/sauce just tasted of super-salty soy sauce. I thought they needed to work on the flavors a bit, but I will definitely go back to see how things progress. I will admit that I mostly wrote this review out of gratitude for them rescuing my group, which was hungry and had no idea where to go for dinner. Thank you Blueacre!

    (4)

  • Jim W.

    I just finished a fantastic lunch. We both had the prix fixe $15 lunch on Seattle Restaurant Week. Apps, Entree and dessert. They started off the lunch by bringing a comp teaser of two crostini topped with smoked salmon, capers, and sweet onions. At the same time, fresh bread with a side of butter appeared. Then on to the Farro Hush Puppies which were a homer. My partner had the Clam, bacon, chowder and pronounced it as one of the best she's had in the city. Entree of trout with a preserved lemon piccata, grilled vegetables nicely presented on a separate didn't disappoint. Nary a bone in either fillet. The lunch was completed by a fantastic pecan pie served with a generous scoop of the best rum raisin ice cream I've ever had in Seattle. Molly Moon - watch out! The Angel Food cake was boxed to go with no room for it at the end of a killer lunch. Our server was professional and kept everything cleaned up and topped off. As Arnold says: "I'll be back!"

    (5)

  • Paul F.

    Quality food from Steelhead diner founder Kevin. I was expecting a step up from Steelhead but was disappointed. My chowder was less interesting and my salad too vinegary. The menu was nearly same. At Steelhead the glorified diner menu impressed. At blueacre's restaurant ambiance it underwhelmes. Perhaps the two restaurants are too much for one chef too stay focused. I have been a Steelhead evangelist since its opening. I hope Kevin sharpens the new restaurant.

    (3)

  • My-Hanh N.

    The steak and crab cakes were to DIE for! We went here for My sister in laws wedding recpetion for small group of fmaily. I wasnt expecting much because this restuartant was formally oceanaire, and it was ok. So they changed owners and I was like, okay another american restuarant. The wedding ended a little late so when we walked in, they greeted us very nicely. The interior looks pretty sheek and you can see the cooks from the front which i think is cool. Im so happy we got to try a lil but of everything because My sister in law ordered appetizers for us before we ordered main course. There was cheese and crackers and it was so yummy. Then some hot appetizers came out: shrimp, chicken on skewers with sauce and you could wrap them in lettuse. very fresh. Lots of flavor. Then some fried fish came out. So good, i tried not to eat everything. They came and took our main course order. I ordered steak and oytsers. it came with gumbo. spicy, very yummy! almost everyone who ordered the steak was happy but I think the fish was not as good. I know this is weird that the steak at the sea food resturant was amazing. The price was great. Everyone try it!

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    The trends in the reviews seem to indicate that Blueacre is hitting its stride, but unfortunately my last two visits (early August and September 12) have been less that acceptable. Service has been sub-par on both of these visits, and the food quality was lacking on the September 12 visit. From a service perspective, the servers never seem to be armed with adequate information to answer questions, and seem a bit annoyed when asked to explain the items on the menu. The two biggest flaws in the September visit were a very poorly cooked piece of salmon (somehow managed to get overcooked and undercooked in the same 8oz piece of fish) and the fact that the food arrived while my 78 year old mother was still eating her salad...no effort to time the food appropriately and the server rudely began to remove the plate while my mother was still obviously enjoying her food. Compounding this was the fact that the chef (who has visited my table on one earlier visit) spent a good amount of time speaking to the table behind us but made no effort to even speak to any of the other tables in the general area. Seemed like bad form to not at least acknowledge the other diners. I may return, but it will be a long time. Sad that the first 3 visits to Blueacre showed so much promise.

    (2)

  • Chantell K.

    my husband surprised me and took me here for valentines day! i was very impressed that he found such a nice place on his own haha and also with the food. we ordered from the wintervention menu 3 course meal for $30. we both got the wild alaskan smoked salmon for our starters,and omg!!! sooo amazing!! all the flavors were so yummy!!i will def get this every time i go! then i had the pork chop which was cooked very well but a little to sweet for me with the apples and sauce.my husband had the ritzy alaskan ling cod which just melts in your mouth!cooked to perfection. for our deserts we had the german chocolate cake(very chocolaty) and the chocolate mousse which was ok. we had a couple drinks but my favorite was popular demand(i think thats what it was called) it had lavender sugar around the martini glass and was sooooo yummy!!!i will deff be back for our special occasions!

    (5)

  • Max S.

    Had dinner at Blueacre tonight on business. While I wasn't a huge fan of the wide open space, I was amazed at the quality of the food. The oysters are shucked with perfection and the sauces are amazing. I had the Redfish for dinner and the gumbo up front. I'd recommend a visit for any business dinner or lunch. Even a date would be fun if you get a booth in the back. Oh yea... the wine list is good too!

    (5)

  • Dorothea K.

    If you missed the special this week for Valentine's Day with the caviar and buckwheat blini and the lobster thermador - - - it is truly a shame. The fresh, creamed spinach with mashed potato topping was also amazing. Last year we attended the Copper River event and it was truly special. Blueacre's regular menu is fantastic but the specials and wine tasting dinner menu's are events not to be missed if you enjoy beautifully prepared food of exceptional quality. Thank you Chef Kevin and Terresa.

    (5)

  • Shuxuan Z.

    The salmon was really good. It comes with slides of peach! But the style of the restaurant is a little ugly... (I understand, it's in downtown, so it tried to be a good lunch place as well as a fancy dinner place.) But, anyway, it let me feel that the food is more expensive than it deserves :p

    (3)

  • Jerice A.

    Great ambiance, seafood was fresh and delicious, server was super knowledgable of the fish and had great recommendations. I came for the oysters and was not disappointed. Clam chowder was not the consistency i prefer, not thick at all: truffle oil was an interesting touch. Crab cake had generous portions of crab and the sauce paired great. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Angela C.

    This place is good. I had a delicious salmon dish that was perfectly prepared with almonds, peaches and brown butter. I wish I had tried some of the oysters because they looked delicious. The service was OK. Our server didn't check on us as much as I would've liked. I wanted to order a glass of wine but never had the opprtunity. The food was good though, so I hope the service issue was a fluke. I would come here again next time I am in town.

    (3)

  • yobot o.

    Wish I could give it 2 and 1/2 stars because unlike other people's experience, we had great service - almost too much service, if such a thing is possible. Friendly, prompt, pretty knowledgeable about the menu etc. But the food was mediocre and inconsistent. Dishes on a friend's prix fixe special menu seemed dry and overdone, including a way too salty bisque. But my scallops were delicious and perfectly cooked. Then there were the fried green tomatoes which were themselves well done (firm and fried perfectly) but the accompanying sauce was strangely Heinz/Hormel/Hellmans-y but in an offputting "I'll fancy this up" way (I mean, I have no problem with regular old processed mayo or with a nice homemade aioli, but this was a bizarre, hybrid, half-mustard/half-mayo-ish/all-wrong thing which I would've just skipped except the cornmeal batter on the tomatoes wasn't salty/flavored enough to eat the tomatoes solo). Dessert offered the same inconsistencies: the banana walnut financier my husband had was delicious (must've been since he polished it off before anyone else could have a bite), my PB&J was cute and tasted good but was a bit Hostess "cake" out-of-the-box somehow, and then my friend's whoopie pie was stale, dry, crumbly, not the soft cakeyness she was hoping for. All of these could've been just an off/slow night thing, but the worst part of it all was how *fishy* the place smelled. The second we walked in, it hit us - that rank, old-fish stench. Look, I know it's a seafood place but fresh fish doesn't smell fishy, and although cooking fish can make for some fish smells, a restaurant at this price point should have a better air system (when we left, we all smelled like we'd been frying cheap fish-n-chips out of a van) and dishes that deliver consistently.

    (2)

  • Ross L.

    I had a great time at Blue Acre, last week, when i stopped by for happy hour and sat at the bar. I ordered a Moscow Mule and it was delicious, just the ticket after a long walk from work! Also, huge props for serving it in a copper mug (the traditional way for the drink to be presented). For a snack, I ordered the Smoked Salmon Potato Skins and they were beyond compare! The creme fraiche was such a great substitute for sour creme! My only complaint is in regard to the weird menu titles: "the thorny field" =salads, "boil and bubble" =soups... It's just not necessary. However, the menu issue is a minor detail that could be easily changed and I had an excellent experience which included ordering a second Moscow Mule!

    (4)

  • Treycie L.

    Four stars for Food One star for Service Friday night, me and three others went to Blueacre for dinner to celebrate a birthday. The night started off went. We were promptly seated and our waiter Ricky got our food orders in. One of us didn't have napkin and utensils and informed Ricky. 10 mins after the appetizer came, Ricky still didn't bring us napkin and utensils so we flagged him down again. We didn't think too much of it and thought Ricky was probably busy with other tables which was understandable. Our entrees were served at a reasonable time. Ricky offered to have my trout filleted when he took my order but my entree wasn't filleted...which was fine, I can do it myself. During the course of the dinner, Ricky DID NOT ONCE stop by to ask how our dinners were. I noticed he glanced at our table from afar a few times but did not ask about our meal. Our empty plates sat on the table for some time before Ricky came to take them away. Overall, food was good but SERVICE WAS UNACCEPTABLE. If you come here and is served by Ricky, ask to have another waiter to take care of your party.

    (2)

  • Ruby T.

    my coworker and i walked down to blueacre from our hotel (which was highly recommended by the hotel concierge) on a thursday night for dinner and to our surprise, the place was pretty packed! we didn't have to wait too long for a table, but they did have a nice bar. i'm a huge bread person and I JUST LOVE BREAD! and this place had some very very very good bread! i blame myself for not having more self control when it comes to eating more bread then my entree :( however, i did treat myself and ordered the garlic crab. i was told that it was steamed first, then saute in a pan with butter and garlic... it was absolutely delicious... (well, not as good as my own roasted garlic crab) but it wasn't bad! i ate all 2 lbs by myself!! oink oink :) i highly recommend this place and will for sure go back the next time i'm in seattle!

    (5)

  • Mischa H.

    Dinnerless in Seattle - if you plan to catch dinner before an event at the Paramount at the Blueacre Seafood, you'll only see the show very HUNGRY. We had a reservation at 6pm, arrived on time and were seated by 6:05. The show was at 7:30. That should be enough time, right? Only at 7:10 did our food arrive and that was after we told them we simply had to leave. So off we went without our meal with only 3 of us having appetizers and wine to sustain us through the concert. They did try to compensate not charging us what we consumed before our walk out which did not make up for sitting through a concert very hungry until 11pm. Our waitress was devastated. What could she do with such poor management?

    (1)

  • Eric V.

    Made a reservation online and was put in the bar instead of the restaurant area. The bar is nice but loud. Food was great but the service was mediocre at best. I will not be returning.

    (3)

  • S V.

    The location is great, the interior is very pretty. It is a nice atmosphere for dinner. The food was great, we were not disappointed with our main courses at all. I did order a Windsor Court salad that wasn't bad but I didn't personally like the flavor combination. I like the pecan pie a lot it was tasty. We made an early reservation as we were dining with children which was great that we did as the restaurant was full by the time that we left. The staff were all friendly and nice and answered all questions about anything on the menu. Our starters and main dishes came out quick, but there was a serious lag time for dessert to come. They seemed short staffed and the hostess was serving tables by the time we were leaving. I know our server seemed very busy and after making the rounds to take orders it took awhile for her to come back to even take our dessert order. I don't fault the place for that I know it happens and with the economy I am sure less staff is more staff because you may not know if you will have a full restaurant. All in all the food was great and the service was great and we will dine there again in the future. It was just a little hard to have a 2 hour dinner with a baby from start to finish maybe next time we go without kids.

    (4)

  • Pat J.

    We came here for my birthday dinner, since I like seafood. What a mistake! We had chiopino, crab cakes and fish and chips. The fish and chips were very good, but the chiopino and crab cakes were both strangely seasoned & among the worst we've ever had! The crab cakes had lots of crab, but weird spices with a mustard sauce, and the side dish of vegetables came cold, without any seasoning and were tasteless. The chiopino was also strange, came with tortellini (so they could skimp on seafood?) and had with a slice of crusty bread on top with something that looked & tasted like cheese wiz. Luckily we had a great birthday cake at home for dessert to make up for this disaster! There are many other places in Seattle with good seafood. I'd recommend you steer clear of this place and go elsewhere!

    (1)

  • Greg W.

    We found blue acre our first night in seattle and had to go back for our last night it was so good. The seafood was marvelous and all the other dishes were delicious too. Our Favorite was the fried oysters, aka angels on horseback. Great food, service and value.

    (5)

  • Ivy C.

    Great food, mediocre service. The first time we dinned here was the first week it was open, so I cut them some slack. They needed it... waiter was MIA, no drinks 20 minutes into being seated, etc. The manager (can't remember her name, the female manager) was fantastic and totally picked up on our (growing) frustration. She took great care of us, and was just generally awesome, but I think we literally saw our actual waitperson one time. In the end, the manager comped most of our meal, which was really nice, and so we wrote off the kinks to being new and not the norm. Second time we dined here was about two weeks ago. We made a reservation, which was good because the dining room was full. We were seated promptly, and then began the wait for our waitperson. And waited. For over 10 minutes before she even appeared to take our drink order. It was 25 minutes before we had drinks. But that wasn't all. She also had the following gems in store for us: 1) When asked "Which of the oysters are towards the smaller side?" she replied "umm, they're all pretty small.... they're all basically the same." I'm sure the shucker would be disappointed to know that the TEN oyster varieties on the menu have all been grouped into one. 2) After we agreed to a mix of the oysters, we recieved a lovely platter of oysters... with no silverware for the oysters or the sauces. Also no explanation of the three sauces that were served. We flagged our waitress down and asked for some silverware, she says sure. We proceed to watch her spend the next 10 minutes talking to two other tables. At that point she comes back to us and asks if we want to order our dinner now. I pointed out that we never got any utensils for the oysters, but just ate them anyway. She's like... "ummm, yeah. So do you want to order?" No apology, no nothing. And, for the record, there was SIGNIFICANT variation in the size of the oysters! The shucker came by at one point to pick up our plate, he was great, knowledgeable and personable - if only he had dropped off our oysters.. 3) My husband asks for a recommendation on a white wine by the glass, says he's thinking about a particular one ($12/glass). Server says she prefers a different one ($7/glass), but provides no input whatsoever on why. When asked what she likes about it, she says "It's smoother." It's obvious she knows nothing about it (and the wine was terrible!), but never offers to send the wine guy over, even though we can see him just wandering around the dining room. 4) We order the angry crab to share. A few minutes later, it arrives, placed at our table by a busboy who immediately disappears. Crab looks great... now if we only had ANY UTENSILS WHATSOEVER to eat it with. No crab crackers, no forks, no plates, no sign of our waitress. I end up flagging down the executive chef and asking him to assist... not intentionally, he just happens to be walking by. He corrects the situation immediately, very professional, very nice. 5) After we ask for the bill and get it, we give the server a credit card. I kept the original bill b/c sometimes they don't return it with the credit card slip. She asks for it back. Don't they use computers? Surely the actual bill is in the computer for her to look up? Very odd to me. 6) End of meal, waitress drops our credit card slip back on the table without even stopping. Literally slows her pace and drops it off and keeps going. No "thank you" "have a good night" "Anything else I can do?"... None of that. Worst way I've ever had a server end a meal. I know servers work REALLY hard and get very little recognition in return. I routinely tip 25%-30% for good service because I do really like to recognize what a hard job it is. I consider myself fairly forgiving as long as people try to correct any issues that may come up, but this waitress was just terrible and never seemed inclined to try and do any better. It's hard to spend $100 - $150 on a meal for two knowing you may get that kind of service. We'll go back one more time, simply because I think the food is really good. But no matter how good the food is, it won't survive the service experience unless something changes. I'd give the food four and a half stars, and the service a half star.

    (2)

  • sheila g.

    Always fresh and delicious. We dine there or do happy hour at least once a week. My husband loves the cioppino and the fresh fish recommendations are always top notch. Chef Kevin and an attentive staff really care about one's dining experience, plus the excellent wine list and dessert menu makes for a super treat..

    (5)

  • Laurie G.

    Yummy oysters -- I can't think where I've had better. Everything was tasty, fresh, well-prepared, including my salad w/ salmon and the chowder. Our party of 8 was placed in a nice private room, but it looked as if the communal area would be noisy all evening, so I wouldn't go there for a quiet dinner.

    (4)

  • meredith k.

    I am from the Bay Area (no slouch when it comes to seafood and seafood in general) and googled a bunch of menus for seafood restaurants in Seattle. As soon as I saw this menu I stopped looking. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner; the food was delicious and the service superlative. I had fresh oysters, the clams from Purgatory (my sister the vegetarian dipped her bread in the broth several times!), and the superb salmon with port-soaked cherries and smoked Marcona almond brown butter sauce. Everything was fantastic. I may have to go back to Seattle just to eat here! They also allowed my sister to get a half glass of wine and the sommelier came over to make a recommendation for her.

    (5)

  • Michael E.

    When ever im in town I come here. First the non food stuff.... This place visually will fit in anywhere... Chicago, new york, Beverly Hills etc. It's gorgeous inside. Wood, metal, leather. Perfect. The restroom is literally the nicest restroom ive ever been in. On to the food... they always have an amazing selection. Today they had a really good happy hour that included the oysters. I did 2 dozen. Ive never had a meal here. I cant get past beer and appz haha. Todays app was a smoked salmon spread with pickled onions with a side of a melba type toast. Delicioso!! If you ever end up here alone or a just a couple, sit at the bar and hopefully neil will be there. Au revoir

    (4)

  • D W.

    I have to say I had been wanting to try Blueacre since it opened. I thought wait a bit until it settled down and I would give it a try for happy hour. I have enjoyed Steelhead Diner on several occasions and enjoyed it. I convinced my friends to join me and we were a bit disappointed. I will start with the best things. My cocktail which was Tequila, Sour Apple and chili. I normally would never order this but it was terrific. The oysters were fabulous. We all shared the potato skins with salmon which was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The catfish tacos were good but lacked some flavor. The mussels came out luke warm, were not cleaned very well and were a bit overcooked in my opinion. I make mine better. Fries were good but.. that isn't really what we came for. The last thing we shared was the crab poppers. That was our least favorite. They were not very crabby nor were they very warm either. We all thought everything was ok but not really worth they hype. I think next time I will order off of the regular menu. Frankly, we all ended up spending $33 a piece. Not exactly cheap. So.. having a regular dish is probably a better option.

    (3)

  • Pat K.

    Everything seems a bit off at Blue Acre. The service is slow and unreliabe -- had to order drinks twice. The decor and ambience resembles a hotel chain restaurant. The food itself is a mixed bag. Excellent clams and mussels, but the fish and chips and side dishes were greasy.

    (2)

  • Sheryle I.

    Overall: Would definitely go back. Food: - Oysters: Started with 4 oysters, all from Washington. Thought they were all delicious and wouldn't be able to tell you which oyster was which if my life depended on it. - Main courses: -- Halibut: delicious. perfectly cooked. I don't remember all the components, but I do know there were mushrooms and potatoes. -- Swordfish: also delicious, but incredibly buttery. boyfriends dish, couldn't tell you much more. -- Looking around, a few people in my party also got the three course meal, and they were pretty decent portions. For $38, I would say it was a steal. Drinks: the menu is kind of adorable, as a short description and recipe is included. I had two (don't recall the names) that were potent, but delicious. At $10 or $11, not too shabby. Parking: free for 10 hours when dining in per waitress. that's enough time for a meal, going to pikes place, shopping around the area, and a nap.

    (4)

  • Ameera N.

    Another one of those times where I'm wondering why a place has so many great reviews. It was fine - but not stellar, which is what I would expect spending over $100 on a meal. Nothing really stood out to me that would warrant 4+ star reviews. I had the king salmon with peaches and brown butter sauce - my salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly but really lacked any seasoning. I appreciated the texture the smoked almonds added but I really felt like I could have made this dish at home, and better. My husband had the whole "angry" crab which was tossed in spices and lightly fried. This was also just okay and definitely not "angry" lol. We love spices and this was not spicy! Service was attentive and polite but seemed forced. I didn't enjoy the environment of the restaurant at all - the decor felt very 90s. Overall, I really think you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere in Seattle. Kinda wish we tried the Walrus and the Carpenter instead!

    (3)

  • Lyssa D.

    I stopped into Blueacre for lunch with a friend after an event at the Convention Center. It's only a couple of blocks away. I had heard good things about the restaurant and when I saw it was close, we decided to try it out. The location is great, the restaurant itself is pretty. There were these interesting moveable glass screens that also acted as art. It is a very pretty place. We were seated at a booth and I was surprised that we had 2 wait people to cover our table for lunch. I felt that we were very well taken care of. Because it was lunch we ordered a big bowl of clam chowder and a huge salad and then we shared it. The clam chowder was very tasty, made with Alaskan Razor clams, it had a good hearty clam flavor and there was a drizzle of truffle oil over the top that was like a kiss of mushroom perfume on top. I am a huge fan of truffles in and on most things. The salad was the Teresa's Salad, it was yummy and was basically a Blueacre Cobb Salad. Here's the thing, given that this is a seafood restaurant, it was curious to me that there was not one salad that had seafood in it. The Teresa Salad was the obvious choice for adding shrimp to make the Blueacre Cobb actually Blueacre and not just Cobb. Oh, you could add salmon or shrimp if you wanted, but I would have thought that just one salad would have already been designed with the idea of celebrating seafood. Not a deal breaker, by any means, just curious. We also ordered the Salt and Vinegar Fries... ok, I saved these for last, because it's hard to write as your mouth waters and your are having a salt and vinegar memory. These fries were good, as in really really good, maybe a better word would be extremely good. In fact, I could see coming back to the Blueacre for these fries and maybe the crabcakes. Or, I have heard great things about the Black Cod and the Green Curry Mussels. I think everything here probably will taste good with those fries. I will have to come back and find out.

    (4)

  • Rochelle N.

    The decor is very beautiful - modern and elegant. It's a great place to go for special occasions. The service is wonderful and the food is not bad. It is pretty pricey though. We got the crab cake as a starter, which was delicious and had a lot of crab meat in it. The single crab cake alone though came out to be $18. We also ordered the cioppino (seafood stew) and halibut. They were both not bad. The cioppino is one of the best value dishes you can order, in my opinion, because you get a huge bowl of seafood soup with an assortment of shrimp, clams, mussels, and fish chunks. Depending on what you order, expect to spend about $20-$40 per main dish. Overall, we spent almost $100 for a crab cake and two main dishes + tip. Was it worth it? I might go back for a special occasion because of the great service and atmosphere, but it's not somewhere I would go regularly.

    (4)

  • Jonah K.

    Came by for dinner with friends. The server was very nice. We made a reservation, we were right on time. We had to wait for 20 minutes even though the restaurant wasn't totally packed. I ordered the prix fix menu. None of the food was particularly good, it was all what I'll call okay. Many of the sauces were very bland or sweet which is a turnoff to me.

    (2)

  • Dawn H.

    Everybody knows there's no lack of great seafood restaurants to dine in while in downtown Seattle. Based on the numerous positive Yelp reviews, and proximity to the hotel my husband and I were staying at, we decided on Blueacre. It was my husband's birthday and he simply wanted a great piece of well-prepared fish. Fellow Yelpers rarely steer me wrong. Overall, dinner was A-OK; however, there are just too many other superior restaurants to choose from in the area. Wish we would have visited a different one, especially for a "special occasion" (not that it was a splurge). There were a lot of tips that recommended reservations, but we chanced it. Arrived about 7:30pm on a Thursday and the restaurant was certainly crowded but there was no wait to be seated in the main dining room and there were several seats open the [raw oyster] bar. Since it was just the two of us, we opted for the two corner seats at the bar. The restaurant itself has a very sleek, modern feel to it, kind of generic. Brightly lit and a little on the loud side, I wouldn't recommend Blueacre if you're looking for a romantic setting - for a birthday it was just fine. We started off by ordering a cocktail (V&S for me) and a beer (IPA for the hub). Even though there weren't any actual oysters in the iced raw bar (only empty shells and cheesy fake plants; have no idea why), we decided to order a couple of four selections from the PNW: Kumiai, Pine Street, Calm Cove, and Flapjack at between 2.50 to 3.50 a pop. Not surprisingly, super fresh. Yum. For entrées: I decided to go with the Spring 3-Course Meal, as it seemed too good of a bargain to pass on at only $38!. it included 3 choices of each course and I decided on: App - Wet Smoked Wild Alaskan Salmon - smoked perfectly, great flavor and texture, nice accoutrements on the plate (e.g., briny capers, pickled onion); however, I swore it was supposed to be served with crostinis? After just checking the menu, it was indeed, but I failed to ask at the time so my bad and the kitchen and server. Main - Black and Bleu Hawaiian Mahi Mahi - no, just no. There's a reason why it's a faux pas to combine cheese and seafood, especially something as pungent as blue cheese - even in a butter. And, the "crispy onions" described on the menu turned out to be a stack if onion rings on top of the filet. I appreciate creativity, but IMHO the dish was a huge failure. Dessert - Burnt Honey Lavender Panna Cotta - nice, light lemon curd flavor, panna cotta set well, good texture, not overly sweet, white chocolate crumbles didn't really add anything. Meh. *You get a lot of food for a great price with the 3-Course Menu, but there were some hits and misses during visit. My husband opted for the Black Cod entrée - served with a really nice broth, a few mushrooms, just a tad overcooked so a little on the dry side, and $38 with no sides (all sold a la carte - "sharable"). It was a nice gesture when a staff member brought out a comp slice of Pecan Pie with a candle so he could make a wish. Overall, Blueacre Seafood is A-OK, including the caliber of the service provided, but I don't think I will return - except maybe for happy hour as it seems that's what a lot of the 4 and 5 star ratings are given for. In think there are better eateries throughout the city, down at the Market, or even at the uber touristy Pier. For ~130 bucks, I personally would have rather had a bucket of crab and a plastic bib. Just sayin'... Really more like 3.5 stars. **One really positive thing about Blueacre is that their menu changes frequently based on seafood availability and market price...so maybe your experience might be exceptional compared to mine. [115 in 2015]

    (3)

  • Doug E.

    Finally settled on this place with a coworker when we were in town for a convention. Walked in with no reservation midweek, and were able to get seated immediately in the bar. We really weren't totally starving, so we shared a Vine Ripened Heirloom Salad and an Angry Crab. It was more than enough food! The salad was amazing! I was tempted to go back again just for the salad. It was truly a tomato salad, and they deserved to be the central theme, as they were excellent. I honestly can't remember what else was in the salad, but it was perfect. Truly the best tomato salad I've ever had. The Angry Crab was excellent, and unique. I didn't get my fix of just plain dungeness crab, so I think I'd take that first over this if I wasn't having dungeness crab all the time. (Which I'm not, sadly) I believe it is grilled, so the meat was a bit drier then a boiled crab. But the toasted garlic and the serrano peppers made this a really tasty dish. Almost forgot - we did start with some kind of King Crab leg appetizer. It was good - as good as king crab gets. Just not nearly as tasty as dungeness. They have a decent selection of very good wines by the glass, which of course I tried.

    (5)

  • Rosh E.

    Location: Right accross from the Hyatt Olive 8 Hotel. Literally a 2 minute walk. Customer Service: We were seated right away and the waiter was very attentive the whole time. Decor: Fancy! Presentation of Food: We just came for happy hour so we got the traiditonal oysters on a cold plate. How did the food taste?: Good happy hour prices, we got brews and wine. Also it's $1.50 oysters. Overall Experience: I would come here just to do a pre-appetizer meal type of stop. Go in do happy hour. Have a couple of drinks and order oysters and go to your next restaurant destination for your main course. Good prices and also the other food on the menu sounded good for happy hour prices! Would I Come Back?: Yes if I end up staying at the Hyatt Olive 8 again!

    (4)

  • Jill R.

    A gastric wet dream. We split the crab cakes, clam chowder, and the black cod and they were each beyond our expectations. The bartenders were very friendly. The price was great and would highly recommend the Blue Acre. If I lived here I would go back again and again.

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    We came here for lunch on Saturday. The place was pretty empty when we arrived..there was only one other couple dining there. The building was doing fire alarm testing when we arrived which was a bit annoying. The service was attentive but the food was lacking. We both ordered the tasting menu. The starers were just okay. For the main my husband ordered the mahi and I ordered the ling cod. The mahi was served with blue cheese that was overpowering, and on a brown sauce that just didn't complement the fish. I had the tomato crusted ling cod. It was overly pan fried. The decor was extremely dated. It looks like a restaurant that thrived in the 90's and is in need of an update. With so many great restaurants in Seattle I am not sure I would return.

    (2)

  • Jen S.

    Shrimp tots were so good, same with salt & vinegar chips. Salad was nothing to write home about. Have had better Ahi.

    (3)

  • Jon J.

    Excellent Banquet Venue! I had a great experience working Blueacre Seafood on hosting a banquet for my professional organization of around 120 guests. The Blueacre events staff were always quick to respond to questions throughout planning process and remained flexible throughout as I decided on menu options, drink plans, and final attendance numbers (even allowing me to add five guests last minute that forgot to RSVP!). Blueacre provided unique benefits as a banquet venue. Most popular was the fact that they provided our party with a price fixe menu and allowed attendees to order their courses from a generous number of options the night of the banquet. There was no need to collect food preferences ahead of time and coordinate responses at the event. This service made the event much more enjoyable for me as the coordinator. I was able to leave everything in the capable hands of their event staff and enjoy the evening. The waitstaff worked with diners with dietary restrictions and the management checked in with me throughout the night. The layout made for an attractive venue and the table arrangement facilitated small group discussions as well as mingling. The courses of food were delivered promptly throughout the event - the kitchen and waitstaff handled the large party with the utmost skill. The location was in walking distance from the Seattle Convention Center and made travel a breeze. All agreed that the food was wonderful (and the portions very generous) throughout the meal. The presentation had much more of a "dinner at a nice restaurant" feel than some catered events. I am the type that usually dreads planning an event of this size, but Blueacre Seafood's events team made the process painless (and the final outcome a roaring success!).

    (5)

  • Paula S.

    Friend from out of town asked for good seafood so we used our google fu and ended up here. It was just meh. The host spoke to us, went away for a few minutes then forgot he ever saw us and asked how many? Um.. We just checked in our reservation with you less than two minutes ago. I get it though, it was all not very memorable. But expensive. It was all fairly under-seasoned and just okay. Service was slow and fairly distance. For these prices i expected more.

    (2)

  • Chelsea L.

    This is the most beautiful restaurant I've ever seen. On top of that the food was incredible, perfect wine suggestion, and on point service. Update: Mussels!! The mussels are amazing. The wine is still amazing. Service is still amazing. Blackened cod tacos were good, but I did not like the potted salmon - too strong and no other flavors. The price to quantity&quality ratio for happy hour is AWESOME!!! One of the best happy hours I've had in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Ken L.

    Happy hour before Yelp's Burstday event. Quick notes: Oysters: go for it! Freshly schucked oysters with no shell fragments and clean taste. Reasonably priced for a dozen at $18. Blackened Catfish Tacos: a no go. The tortillas: stale and breaks apart almost immediately when fish is placed on it. Fish wasn't bad but wasn't all that great either. Just skip it! The bar area and restaurant had a modern and fun vibe to it so good for drinks?

    (3)

  • Jean T.

    Superb oysters on the half shell, along with wonderfully delicate halibut and a salmon entree like none other! Highly recommend this restaurant.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    I cannot rave enough about this place. We came here during their happy hour (every day from 3-6pm) and scored on $1.50 oysters, and $3 draft beers (WOOHOO) --DÉCOR-- It was my first time here and the inside reminded me of a large, majestic cruise ship. There are tall wooden booths and lots of privacy if you are sitting inside them. The bar area faces the street and sunlight streams in through the tall glass windows. I thought it was cute they stuck small bushes in the ice at the oyster bar as partitions. The area is very clean and the bathrooms have these spectacular vintage looking sinks. There are two areas: bar seating and table seating. If you are on a date, I would make reservations for the table seating as it's more intimate. Otherwise, the only area that serves happy hour food is at the bar seating, which also has some booths if you come early enough to nab one. --FOOD-- HH Oysters on the Half Shell (Pacific Oysters) ($1.5ea): big, creamy oysters and chilled to perfection. Great deal for $1.50 each! Comes on a bed of ice with the typical horseradish cocktail sauce, tobasco and lemon. Alaskan King Crab Legs ($49/lb): We came to BlueAcre specifically to try this, and I called in earlier to make sure they had it in stock for dinner since they don't always carry it every day. OMFG, it was so heavenly, I can't even begin to describe. This was my first time trying Alaskan King since we usually have Dungeoness in California and I was seriously blown away. There is so much meat in the legs and you don't have to put any effort into cracking the shells. AMAZING. I'm not sure I can look at Dungeoness the same way again, it's really a game changer. Since we had come from Piroshky Piroshky, we weren't too hungry and asked the server to find us a smaller leg. Luckily, they found us a 15oz pair of legs and it was more than enough food for the 2 of us. The legs come with a side of boiled potatoes and steamed veggies. The sauce was really simple, just melted butter, spicy tartar, and lemon. The crab speaks for itself, so we barely used the butter dip. Towards the middle of the meal, our server gave us a warm bowl of water filled with lavender petals and side of lemon to wash our hands in. I loved this extra detail and my hands smelled amazing afterwards. Irish Coffee and Keoke Coffee ($8): The bf got the Irish and I thought the whiskey was too overpowering and strong. I thoroughly enjoyed my Keoke Coffee, which had Crème de Cacao that made it sweet. --SERVICE-- Excellent! We had two waitresses, both of which were very attentive and even made last call rounds when happy hour was almost finished. I'd highly recommend coming here during happy hour if you're looking for some cheap eats, but I make sure not to skip out on the king crab either!

    (5)

  • Chad B.

    There are some long winded posts of this restaurant, if you want a lot of details feel free to read those. Short and sweet: Seafood quality was absolutely top notch. Some of the best seafood I've had in the pacific northwest. My trout was unreal. The wine list was nice and actually reasonably priced. Why the 3 stars? It was SO loud in there, especially for dinner time, that I could barely hear the waitress nor our friend sitting across the table from me. As beautiful as it is inside, the acoustics and loud atmosphere kind of killed it for me. It was the last thing I needed after a long day of work. I just didn't understand the upscale dining with the rowdy frat boy noise levels. By all means come here for the food, but be prepared for some noise.

    (3)

  • Aaron D.

    Good service. Good food. What else can you ask? Just best of the best! Specialty happy our time.

    (5)

  • Angela W.

    Literally the BEST meal I've had in a long time. We decided to splurge before our show at the Paramount started and got a 3 course dinner here. Let me tell you, I'm hard to please when it comes to food and the service that comes with it. I usually always have left overs that I end up throwing away a couple days later. But here? Okay, let me start with each meal: I had an arugula mint salad with pistachios tossed in a light dressing which was SO dang good that I ate the whole thing. And there was a lot. Then I had the king salmon with glazed peaches, roasted potatoes and almond slices. Seattle's salmon is always the best, and they get all their food locally and some (or most?) from Pike place so it's good to know you're supporting these farmers and fisheries. So I ate every last bite of that even though I was already kind of full from my salad. Then we HAD to get dessert even though we were stuffed, and I got a brownie with rice krispies (almost non existent though) and raspberry glaze with homemade almond ice cream. Oh. Man. Ate all of that even though it was getting painful to finish. Our waiter was kind and suggested his favorites (which was interesting because he was very biased on the choices and heavily suggested dishes other than the ones I ordered, but I was very pleased with my food so..) and treated us with equal respect. That's hard to find in todays restaurant world! Since ingredients are fresh and seasonal they change their menu daily (which is what my waiter told me so dont quote me) so I will be back soon! Even though it's expensive, you are definitely getting what you paid for, and more.

    (5)

  • Marie T.

    This place was great. My fiance had the Dungeness crab, ate the entire thing, and said it was the best meal he had on our vacation all week. Our guest had the black cod, which she frequently has, and loved it. I had the tuna, and it was very well prepared. They also said it was the best oysters they had that week. It's an easy place to visit, since the downtown is not as jamb packed during the weeknight, to have a relaxing meal. Our server, Carl, was funny, kind, and attentive. He made great suggestions and guided us through a superb meal. I thought the pricing was reasonable for the quality, and unlike most places in Seattle, they brought bread to the table for free (as it should be).

    (5)

  • John S.

    Delicious. Place has consistently performed. The best place for fresh seafood in SLU.

    (5)

  • Rebecca K.

    Definitely a great go-to for pre-show dinner if you're seeing something at the Paramount. They have free parking that is good for the duration of dinner and a show so you don't have to deal with finding a garage if you don't mind a short walk back afterward. The food was delicious, we got there at the end of happy hour and they let us order drinks and a round of oysters at the happy hour prices! The BF and my sister had the salmon and black cod which I would totally order again, but the best part was the "entree" I ordered off the starter menu, Curry Mussels for a fraction of the price and amazingly just as good if not better! Try it with an Albarino white wine and ask for bread to soak up the broth! And then there was the dessert brownie with coconut ice cream... yum.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    I stopped here before the Seattle Seahawks game with my husband and another couple. We were dressed to go to the game and they were clearly not happy about it. After the hostess "double check to see if they had any table" in the totally empty restaurant (we went early for dinner), they found us a perfect table in the backroom corner where they did not sit anyone else. Im not easily offended, so I didn't care much.We actually ended up in a private dining room! However, they couldn't have been more clear they didn't like our apparel. What did bother me is we were separated from the main restaurant and our service was terribly slow. Despite the service, the food was great. Excellent Crab Leggs and very good oysters. Cappy's spicy cioppino was pretty good as well...nice big shrimp. If they get rid of their stuffy vibe and bad service, this restaurant could be great.

    (3)

  • Bridgette D.

    Blueacre has certainly got the setting and service of a fine dining seafood restaurant and there many few things that would make me go back despite some of the things we didn't like. I was visiting Seattle with my family and we ordered a couple appetizers to start us off and I must say they were FANTASTIC! The crab cake is probably the freshest, crabbiest crab cake I've ever had. It was full of lumps of crab meat and absolutely NO FILLER! You must try it. The other appetizer we ordered was the Gulf Shrimp Friti and once again, FANTASTIC...perfectly seasoned and prepared. The reason I can't give them 5 despite my rave reviews about the appetizers is because our entree's can be improved a bit. My son had the crab cake sandwich with fries and he really enjoyed the crab cake however it was IMPOSSIBLE for him to bite into the bun. It was sooo hard and crusty that it wouldn't tear when he tried to bite into it so he ended up ditching the bread and just eating the crab cake and fries. Probably a 3.5 or 4 for this and could easily be a 4.5 or 5 if they ditch that ridiculous bun with a more practical one! My daughter had fish and chips - a solid 4 pushing 5 stars! beautifully fried chunks of fish and wonderfully seasoned fries. Nothing else to say there, she loved it and it looked great. My husband had the grilled Alaskan Troll King Salmon. Not very impressed with the flavors, although the ingredients seemed to be delectable when he was describing them to us. I think they dish was just way overdone...too many flavors, so many that you could hardly taste the fish. The reason we went there was because we wanted to experience some fresh seafood since we were in Seattle. It may work for some but we really like to experience the flavors of the seafood not the added flavors. Pretty much the same story for my fish dish, the Ling Cod...it was WAYYY too buttery with some buttery cracker (Ritz) crust AND more butter rolling off and the mashed potatoes were swimming in it. I tried to make myself eat it but i couldn't so the server was the absolute best sport and asked the chef to make a new one, hold the butter and well done. It still wasn't impressive after that because I really think they could have just grilled it nice and light without the crackers or butter. I think they would accommodate a request for a simple grill so that's why I would go back. The chef is apparently from Louisiana so it shows in his love for butter! I forgot to say that I ordered the Summer Three Course menu so i had the Artisan baby lettuce salad; it was awesome and the dressing was PERFECT! I also had the chocolate pecan pie and it was good but served cold - if you order this ASK THEM TO HEAT IT and it will be heaven in your mouth! All in all, a very solid place that I'd recommend and would revisit if we were back in the area...just be sure to ask for less butter or more simplicity if that's your thing.

    (4)

  • Krista T.

    I recently had dinner at Blueacre, and overall, it was a good experience. Having never heard of it prior (was I living under a rock?), I was eager to try it out after reading the reviews. The space is very modern and the restaurant itself is quite large. There's free validated parking for the garage underneath the building, FYI. I ordered a mojito which was quite good, considering that I'd had an awful mojito the night before at Maggianos. Food: 3 of the 6 of us ordered the swordfish oscar which was a very hearty portion. The 2 gents I sat next to devoured the swordfish and cleared their plates in record time. I didn't finish my plate, but only because I get full easily. It's definitely good enough to clear your plate. I sampled my co-workers fish and chips and oh goodness - it was LEGIT! I almost wish I had ordered that instead. The fries had a salt and vinegar flavor that I just couldn't resist. Try it! I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. Krista

    (4)

  • Erica W.

    Our last night in Seattle. My brother and sister-in-law highly recommended this spot and I can somewhat see why. There is a huge reason why I won't, give this restaurant any more than 4 stars. The service from a terrible hostess. I don't recall her name but she was a little tall, with freckles, light colored eyes. We walked in without a reservation. She told us that there was a private party taking up most of the dining area so she couldn't seat us for at least an hour and we could sit in the chairs in the lobby and wait. We sat and I looked to my left and noticed the mid-sized bar with tables. I thought it was odd that she didn't encourage us to have a drink in the bar. My entire party was over 21 and wouldn't you want a party of six to go have drinks in your bar while they were waiting to be seated? No sooner than that thought crossed my mind, a group of four entered the restaurant for dinner without a reservation as well. They were greeted by another hostess who was shorter with long hair. She said the dining area was full but THE BAR OFFERS FULL SERVICE DINING AS WELL, and immediately worked to set a table for them. I walked over to the bar and noticed there was more than one table available for a large group. Why didn't the other hostess offer thus to us? Why did she tell us that the wait was definitely an hour when no one else was waiting ahead of my party? We felt like the taller hostess didn't want us to eat there. She was encouraging us to leave. My sister spoke with the shorter hostess and informed her that we were never offered the bar by the taller hostess. The shorter hostess set a table for us immediately. The shorter hostess was spectacular. Shame on you taller hostess! Was it because we were a group of black women? There's so much that you need to learn. You should never judge. You judged a group of women that included a Fortune 500 company exec, a college vice president, a dentist, real estate appraiser, and a registered nurse. Get it together taller hostess. Now back to dinner... Our server was exceptional! I thoroughly enjoyed the petrale sole with whipped potatoes in a lemon caper butter sauce. It was simple and executed well. It was a generous portion of fish and I was stuffed. My nieces had the crab cake sandwich and the burger. They loved it. The andouille sausage gumbo received a positive review from my sister. (So difficult to find good gumbo when nothing ever holds a candle to the gumbo we grew up on that our mother makes). The fried chicken and fried catfish entrees also left smiles on my sister's faces. We shared a serving of the strawberry sorbet. A winner. Bottom line: We would definitely visit again. Comfort foods done well. Your taller hostess isn't encouraging. Your shorter hostess was great!

    (4)

  • Talia E.

    Came here for happy hour on a Thursday around 5:30. $5 cocktails and $7 "cheap tricks" (appetizers) means this place gets 4 stars. We tried the crab & bay shrimp tater tots and the moules frites (mussels with a side of fries). The tots were very visually pleasing, great plating (and I love me some great plating). 5 hushpuppy-sized tots with some pickled veggie garnish and aioli of some kind. I would order those again -- you could actually see/taste the seafood meat chunks in the tots. The mussels/broth was great -- good portion of mussels, nice broth flavor. My only critique of the dish was that the fries came on a separate plate and looked like they were the kind of fries you get from QFC. Fries are fries, so they were "fine", but I would have expected a little more from Blueacre, based on the other plates I saw floating around the restaurant. Service was solid and ambiance seems cool -- heard it's pricey for "real dinner" though. Seems like the place where businessmen go to hang out, definitely an older (30s+) crowd. Maybe they really like the $1.50 happy hour oysters :)

    (4)

  • Chris O.

    It was our last stop in Seattle, a bite to eat before we caught our flight. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar for drinks and a few happy hour plates. All day happy hour on a Sunday was a great surprise. Neal was hospitable, attentive, and a pleasure to talk with. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Brenda L.

    Came for a late dinner with a friend around 9:30. We asked the waiter for suggestions, and ended up getting the crabcake and mussels as starters. The mussels were great - very flavorful and cooked just the right amount. The crabcake was also good, huge chunks of crab and I think the sauce went well with it. I got the black cod as my entree. The flavoring was not as strong as the starters we got, which I actually liked. The bok choy and papaya salad went well with the cod. Would come again! :)

    (4)

  • Lemme K.

    This was an ok place. The food was average and the service was ok. There was nothing special about it. I dont think i would necessary come back. Portion was ok as well and the price was a little on the high side. Overall, everything was standard, nothing special so for a restaurant in downtown, thats not good because there are so much better places

    (3)

  • Be V.

    Make reservation, I did not. Went last night with wife and kids. Greeter was very cool and hooked us up with a table right away eventhough they prefer reservation. The servers were outstanding. The food was excellent. I had halibut and a patatoe dish that looked like a hashbrown. Delicious! The kids enjoyed shrimp cocktail and mac and cheese. The wife had a seafood pasta that she enjoyed. Everything was outstanding here. Great atmosphere!

    (5)

  • Bethany E.

    It was our first dinner in Seattle. I wanted seafood. Our concierge gave us a complimentary amuse so i wanted to try it out. You walk into a very modern restaurant. I felt really underdressed but we were welcomed in. It was an off peak time so it wasn't very busy. Our waiter was great. We was very attentive and friendly. Drinks were always full. Our starter was the amuse which was a croustini topped with crab and garnishes. Really good. We also tried their crab and shrimp tater tots. Pretty decent! Lots of crab and shrimp stuffed into balls. I had the Cappy's Spicy Cioppino. It was a seafood stew with gulf shrimp, fin fish and shellfish topped with two pieces of bruschetta. This bowl was huge. More than I could handle for sure. It did have a great spice and flavor to the broth. Not a lot of filler though. I think the bruschetta on top made it appear more full. My husband's crab sandwich was also just ok. It was more bread than anything else. For my money, I thought it was a bit overpriced. It's not somewhere I would rush back to. The food was good but not great.

    (3)

  • Nicole D.

    Went here twice during our stay had fish and oysters the first time, amazing! The second time we had the fried chicken and it is the best!!! Kudos to the chef!!!

    (5)

  • Ben L.

    Business lunch; quick service and discreet. Had the cod - the saki reduction sauce was pretty ridiculous. Best part was the crab cake app. No filler all crab, pan fried golden brown with some kind of mustard base sauce drizzled around it. It was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Brian W.

    An associate of mine was staying nearby and chose this for a small group of us in town on business. I was staying just outside of Seattle and drove in. They validate parking at a garage around the corner from the restaurant which made things easier than hunting for a street spot. The restaurant is very 'blue' from a decor and lighting standpoint. It's a little trendy, a little touristy, and was a touch on the loud side. Our service was excellent, with an incredibly friendly waitress and attentive service. We all had a couple of bottles of wine (the selection is very good), and I had the Black Cod entree based on other Yelp reviews.. It was fresh, juicy, tasty, and perfectly cooked! Overall, I'd certainly go back based on the service, vibe, and the food.

    (4)

  • Desiree H.

    Our hotel concierge had recommended this restaurant and it was definitely worth the visit! Green curry Thai mussels appetizer was fabulous - perfectly cooked. Our lunch entrees, crab BLC and Nordstrom Salad were both plentiful and delicious. Oyster shooters were the best we have had. Bar service was pretty slow so that is the only reason for the 4 stars - not sure if they were in the middle of a shift change since we came in around 2pm but our waitress was very efficient and pleasant. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all who are looking for a great seafood experience!

    (4)

  • Jose M.

    My wife and I made reservations for dinner last night as far as we knew. When we checked in with the hostess we found out or reservations were for tonight. Our mistake. The hostess took a quick look around and told us she had a table opening up in 10 minutes. She did a great job. The atmosphere was beautiful and felt like we were in the ocean. It was crowded and a bit loud but my wife and I were able to carry our conversation through it. The shoyu oysters on the half shelf were out of this world! I had the mahi mahi which was delicious, my wife had the ciopino and it looked spectacular. I tried some and I was jealous. Next time I'm ordering that. Our waiter was great and very attentive. We hope to be back soon!

    (5)

  • Ashleigh M.

    When you don't know how to describe how good it was, you know it was good! New favorite place and our waitress was perfect. Five stars, cuz I can't put more!

    (5)

  • Jamie A.

    I had never had an oyster until I came to Seattle 3 years ago. My first one was a few weeks ago at Blueacre. It was okay, but my server was amazing and offered other choices that I loved. I will be back to try the crab soon! Also, beer is only 3 dollars during happy hour! Boom!

    (5)

  • Bill R.

    Just landed and hotel sent me over. 1:30 place empty on a Friday, worried but took a chance and glad I did. Had the crab cake, clam chowda and shrimp and crab tater tots. This was the best crab cake AI have ever had bar none, cowda was top notch with truffle oil and a nice light but firm base. Large potato chunks stood up well to heating and serving. Tater tots were nice just slightly under seasoned and needed something for a little crunch for texture.

    (4)

  • Pink P.

    Very good service. We went Sunday lunch ( dine around Seattle). Most customer chooses the menue. It was very nice presentation. We want go back again. Bathroom was very clean. They have parking available also.

    (5)

  • Travis H.

    There was nothing bad about the food or service, but nothing was exceptional (except the price). I'd give the food 4 stars, the service 3 stars, and the value 1 or 2 stars. The menu had lots of options that sounded good but I was really there for copper river salmon. It was good, but not outstanding.

    (3)

  • Alisha O.

    Another lesser-known boxed lunch option here, and the food is fantastic. Almost 5 stars on the food -- the roll for the sandwiches is almost too substantial, the cookie seems to always be the same oatmeal raisin that is a little strange, and there is bread with the salads that is a bit bleh and no butter. BUT they have some great vegetarian/vegan options, and the artic char salad is amazing. The fruit salad is a nice touch. The one thing that really keeps me from ordering -- the packaging! What a nightmare! Each lunch comes in a too large brown paper bag with too many things and a bottle of water. It's just very difficult to manage when you have to pick up all these bags -- they don't even come in a box! Once I ordered about 40 lunches and the delivery man arrived with them all on his arms. So now I have to distribute these, and it's awkward and noisy. If they could pare down their packaging, I'd order often. While many places deliver for free, they have a $20 delivery charge for Bellevue that I find quite reasonable.

    (4)

  • David R.

    Any restaurant can give you a bad experience; the thing to look for is, how do they react? Do they compound it? My wife and I went to Blueacre Seafood on a Sunday evening, it was about 6 PM and the place was not too busy. We asked to be seated outside, as the A/C was very cold. The hostess was very gracious and set up a table for us. When she brought the menus, we asked if we could give her our drink order, but she said she would send the server over right away. About 5 or 10 minutes later, the server came by and apologized, saying she didn't see us. We said, no worries at all! She took our drink order, I asked for bourbon with a cup of ice on the side. As we were ready to order by then, we gave our food order as well. 10 minutes later, an appetizer arrived for my wife. No drinks yet. I told her to start, and 5 or 10 minutes later our drinks arrived - minus my ice. I said that I had asked for ice on the side, and the server said, "I'll get that for you right away." No apology, but hey, no big deal right? After another 15 minutes, I'm annoyed at the delay so I get up to go to the bar to get my ice - my wife's drink was melting. Just then the server arrived with the ice. Again, no apology for taking so long. But OK, now we have our drinks. 10 minutes later the server arrives to ask if we want dessert. No, but we would like our dinner, we say. "Oh, let me check on that." Again, no apology. After another 15 minutes or so, the food finally arrives, delivered by an assistant. My wife's salad, and my burger - but with bacon on it, which I did not order and which was not on the menu. I don't eat bacon, so I let him know, and he says he'll get it made right; but I tell him to please leave the fries because we're really hungry by then. He goes away, I take a french fry, and it's cold. That means that our food was sitting there for several minutes before anyone picked it up. Now we wait, and wait, and wait...finally my wife picks up her phone and calls the restaurant (we are outside, remember), and says that if the food is not ready now then we would just like our check. She says, "Let me check on that right away." Sound familiar? Well, we sit for 5 more minutes and I get up and walk inside to tell her just to give us our check and we'll go. She is coming out with the burger, and I tell her I don't want it, I just want our bill. She apologizes (our server has NEVER apologized for any of her poor service), and offers to give it to us to go. I politely say no thank you, please just give us the bill. She says not to worry about it and we walk out. Very, very disappointed. The server screwed up time after time, only checked on us once, and never apologized. Really poor service, I will not go back and would not recommend to anyone.

    (1)

  • Renee D.

    Hawaiian fish and black salmon were fantastic. I have never tasted salmon this delicious. The ingredient pairings were unique and well-planned. We got a late reservation, and they were super busy until close. The food and drinks were timely nonetheless. The chocolate pecan pie was a perfect finish. You must try this place!

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    I took my dearest friend and fiancee out for dinner on her birthday, before going to a show at the Paramount Theater. This restaurant's location is great for that. The atmosphere, decor and overall ambiance was great. But the server became nearly hostile when I asked to see a gluten-free menu. For $140 for two, the servers should be the best or at least on their best behavior. This waitress was way off. So much, that I won't go back. The food was great, but that's not all you pay for when you go out to eat. Peace!

    (2)

  • Nan B.

    Loved our meal here! The portions were massive, and we were a little worried that meant badness for the quality, but both of our meals were amazing! I crave the black cod with chili dish now - just keep in mind that it's definitely large enough to share. We thought the service was great, too. Next time, we'll share an appetizer and an entree, but we will most definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Mike B.

    Love the food! We have been to Blueacre many times and the food is always delicious!!! From the oysters, salmon, black cod, or fried chicken, it is worthy a 5 stars. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Erica B.

    Came here before an 8 pm show at The Paramount. Our party of three had reservations at 6 thinking this would be more than enough time. We had to ask for the check before desserts even arrived because service was SO slow. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, so I'm not sure why that was the case. The waiter didn't come by for a few minutes after we were seated, then disappeared for another few minutes. We eventually were able to put in our orders, but there was too much time between the courses. We were left waiting too long between the starters, entrees, and desserts. Aside from speed of service... The food was delicious! I had a cup of the duck and andouille gumbo as well as the crab cake appetizer. Both were delicious! The gumbo had great flavor and quite a bit of both types meat despite being a small portion. The okra was cooked perfectly. The crab cake was also very tasty, though there may have been a bit too much mustard on the plate and it overwhelmed some bites. The crab cake had chunks of meat, minimal breading, and great flavor. I typically want to add lemon when I order a crab cake, but this crab cake didn't need anything at all. I'm going to give this place 3/5 stars because of the slower service and the overbearing amount of mustard that was served with the crab cake.

    (3)

  • Minah Y.

    Service here is excellent! We were never without water, and our food came out at the perfect times. Our server was super cool too, sorry I didn't get your name. (Guy, probably like 6ft, beard, brown hair) He was just the right amount of sociable and also prepared my take home box to perfection! The crab legs were great, there's so much meat. I was full after like the first one and took the entire second one home. Very happy with this place!

    (5)

  • Daren D.

    I decided pre-funk before attending an event nearby so I decided to wander on over here from my office. I don't visit super sleek restaurants often so this was nice. My Asian waitress was very pleasant and friendly while helping some questions I had on menu items I was looking to try. When she returned, I decided to give the sea salt w/ vinegar(?) fries a try as a nice simple binder but also the eggplant ravioli with pine nuts... oy, those different yet tasty fries filled me up a bit much so I only managed to savor half the eggplant entree... I filled any room left by picking out the roasted(?) pine nuts because those are some tasty little bits, I tell you what. The bathroom is a nice walk from one end of the space and also has classy wood partitions as well as tiled floor and pleasant aromas, I believe. I'd go back for more. It's a cool place.

    (4)

  • Jon G.

    What a difference a year makes. The service was excellent. The amuse and clam chowder with a drop of truffle were truly excellent starters. The black cod is a dish that melts in your mouth. I highly recommend and now update my last review to the top rating.

    (5)

  • Bingwei Y.

    food is ok, but not good. hailibut is not very fresh, cod is salty. won't come again.

    (3)

  • Yi F.

    Always the choice of Friday happy hours. Their mussel, smoked salmon, oyster are so great.

    (4)

  • Alice H.

    I came here with some people visiting from out of town, I've always walked passed here but never really heard anything about it. The interior reminds me of a tacky corporate hotel restaurant, and it did seem more like the lunch/happy hour business place to be. The seafood was fairly good, but waaaay overpriced for what it was. You could walk 5 blocks to the market and get the same food for much cheaper.

    (2)

  • Alison W.

    We came for happy hour. We had a fairly large group and the bar area was busy so they sat us a table near the back. And we were still able to order off the HH menu. Usually it's only in the bar area. Sweet. I think everyone ordered a different appetizer and a bunch of us got $1.50 oysters. I had 6 oysters but probably could've polished off a dozen. They just have one kind of oyster for HH and it's whatever they have in season or a lot of that day. As for the appetizers, we tried their mussels and fries, chicken strips, and the crab and shrimp tater tots. Everything was pretty decent and about $7 a dish. Oh and I almost forgot about their drinks. I had a malicious michief- very strong ($5).

    (3)

  • Matt S.

    Came in for dinner while in town for a tradeshow. Elegant modern decor. Very nice oyster bar to the left and lounge area above and to the right. Main dining area rests behind a stylized glass wall straight ahead. We were promptly seated. Out server was very attentive and knew the menu well. Apps included some happy hour oysters on the half shell (very good), a cheese sampler (excellent!) and hummus plate (excellent!). Moved on to the grilled halibut for an entree. The fish was very fresh and cooked to perfection. The sauce they added was very tasty but they covered the fish in it... A bit much IMO. I prefer the fish to stand on it's own with the sauce there to accentuate it. The asparagus was cooked perfectly as were the small potatoes. On a whim, had to try the salt and vinegar fries. standard steak fries with a light crust/dusting of dehydrated vinegar and salt. VERY tasty. Definitely would eat here again. Happy hour ends at 6 but offers some excellent value for those seeking a couple drinks and some finger foods.

    (4)

  • S C.

    Met a friend here for happy hour recently and it was great! Good oyster specials and the tater tots with shrimp and crab were delicious. Good beer selection and the place was packed but service was still really good. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Ruben H.

    This was our Valentine's Dinner and it was amazing!!! We loved everything about this place and they did a good job setting up the flowers that were delivered before our arrival. Menu is excellent, a little pricey for some things but overall its a good value. Parking garage is attached, its less than a half block walk to get there. We will definitely be back soon!!

    (5)

  • Phuong B.

    We came here for a Valentine's Day dinner and the place was packed. However, service and food came out quick. We were there for a little less than an hour, but never felt rushed. Our server "team" (as they put it) were quick and friendly, but not too in your business. They had decent variety of seafood on their menu and I enjoyed my scallop dish a lot. However, I didn't enjoy it THAT much to justify the price. As for the atmosphere of the restaurant, I know this is a spin off of "Steelhead diner", but just thought it was weird how they had diner table tops. Especially, for a Valentine's Day dinner, they could have covered the tables with a cloth. It did definitely take away my experienced here at blue acre.

    (4)

  • Carol R.

    Exceptionally delicious!! We stayed at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle, recommended by the concierge and just a block or so away. Well worth the short walk for the best seafood we've had in a good while! Absolutely fresh! Absolutely perfectly prepared from the crab cake to the Cioppino to the chocolate pecan pie! Don't miss this wonderful chef owned experience!

    (5)

  • Kim G.

    Where do I begin? I wanted to like this place, I really did, but I didn't think it was that great. I checked this place out recently, while on vacation in Seattle with friends. We made a reservation ahead of time. We arrived about 30 mins before our scheduled dinner time. The host couldn't find our reservation, but would accomdate us. Ok, fine. I didn't mind the wait, because we were actually early for our reservation. We only had to wait about 20 minutes. We were seated in the very back of the place, right next to the bathroom and kitchen. It was very noisy as we could everything. A passing server even dropped a tray of food and dishes by us, which was not fun. It was cleaned up promptly, but then we had to smell kitchen cleaner for the rest of our meal. Also, our server changed halfway through our meal. They were nice enough, but did not really wow us. Plus it took a while to clear our plates between the appetizers and meals. Speaking of, the food did not wow me either. I order there pre fix meal, which consisted of an app, entree and dessert. The app had smoked salmon in it, which was the best part. My meal was mahi mahi fish with blue cheese crumbles and a sauce. The mahi mahi was pretty good, I think it would have been great with out the blue cheese. My dessert was blueberry cheesecake and it was good (cheesecake is hard to mess up). Overall, I expected more from this place. There was just something missing. But maybe the next person will have a better experience than me.

    (3)

  • Zeynep Gul E.

    Nice and fresh food but little pricey ! But excellent black cod and salmon ! We love it .

    (4)

  • Christopher B.

    It is really hard not to give this place 5 stars. The food was fantastic. The service was excellent. The atmosphere wasn't quite my style but even then i would only knock off 1/2 a star. This surprisingly was a very good experience!! i had the black cod, as recommended by our server, and it might have been one of the best prepared fish dishes I have ever had. In fact, around the table everyone seemed to have the same opinion. The dessert was nothing short of phenomenal either- the berry (cobbler) boot with vanilla ice cream!! I also had some of someone's salad and a few oysters. Across the board everything was fantastic.

    (5)

  • Victor H.

    Happy Hour is very reasonably priced and the oysters Rock! Nice selection of drinks to accompany those oysters and the service is well paced~~~ Very romantic setting for conversation in the booths at the Bar Area or you can do the bar stool area and catch some sports. .. Either way, it's fit for whatever mood you might be in! They could use another tv screen on the opposite area of the bar. ... Out

    (4)

  • Jessica P.

    Best salmon I ever had. Everything was delicious. The most attentive, helpful and friendly staff I met in Seattle. The perfect ambience for a nice dinner or date. Loved it all!

    (5)

  • Yang X.

    We had a wonderful dinner at this place. I loved the decor and people there. Food was great. One of the best clam chowder I have ever had. The lobster was perfectly cooked. To me the halibut was slightly overcooked and tough. Service was great. And I think the price is not even high compared to other high-priced restaurants in Seattle. Great restaurant.

    (5)

  • N H.

    Awesome drinks. Neil the bartender is very quick and in my opinion could crush it in a NY bar setting. Oysters! Yum! The shit! Crab shrimp tots are clearly stretched with potato..., make them smaller. No need to increase the seafood, but seriously chill on the potato so we can all enjoy the subtle hints of the sea! Love this place! Happy hour tacos are great!

    (5)

  • Keith M.

    This place rocks. The seafood is fantastic. The atmosphere is energetic. I would go back whenever I'm in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Christine H.

    Indifferent, inattentive service. Or server did honor happy hour pricing after we waited over 10 minutes for an initial greet. Oysters and salmon dip tasty.

    (3)

  • Robert R.

    It's pretty rare that I would give a restaurant 5 stars. This one is deserving. We're from out of town and we came here twice in a row. Both of our meals were among the best we have had. Highest recommendation.

    (5)

  • Annie G.

    This place is awesome! We were visiting seattle and found Blueacre had solid reviews. First the crab and shrimp tots are great (okay, better than great) if you're craving something warm, yummy, and fried. My Husband ordered the whole crab - now this entree is pricey but well worth it. Being from SF/OAK area we've had our share of crab and this was hands down the best we've ever had - PERIOD! My first entree was the sole, it was overly rich. Sole is a delicate fish so to put all that butter on a fish was a bit much. I didn't complain. I ate what I could and was going to pay for my meal - with no problem. However, our waitress realized I wasn't that happy with my dinner and offered to give me the fish and chips ( I was debating on sole or FNC). She insisted that I should have what I want and rushed my FNC order and it was at my table before hubby was done with his crab! The service here is wonderful and Kyla made us feel at home. I really appreciate stellar service - in my opinion service is first, then food. Lastly, we ordered the meyer lemon cheese cake. All I can say is HELLA-GOOD, if you're from California you know that HELLA GOOD is a serious compliment. Thanks Blueacre, until next time and there will be a next time.

    (5)

  • Shelby S.

    The seafood here is really good. I had the cod dish with the fig-carpaccio appetizer and the chocolate pecan pie. I am looking forward to my next dinner there with friends because the service was great and they had nice selection of wines to go with dinner. Very pleased!

    (5)

  • Jesse B.

    I'm in a good mood today so I'm busting out some long-deserved 5-star reviews. Blueacre is now. My girlfriend and I live a couple blocks away and come here all the time for happy hour and just to kill time on weekends. The food is always good and the drinks rock. You cannot beat the happy hour here. Or the oysters. We used to have the bar to ourselves on weekends and hang out with Neil "The Reigning God of Bar Tending" for hours whilst putting away amounts of mimosas that would make Hemingway wretch in the vulgarity of it all. What can I say? I like fun! Anyways, it's reliably buzzing here all the time now. I always recommend this place for work acquaintances, any visiting business contacts and friends (especially friends from the suburbs since Blueacre validates parking!). Take it from a local. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Nam H.

    I came here for oysters because a friend told me try try oysters put here. I literally walked 20 blocks from where I was staying at to find an establishment that offered but only blue acre was available. I came in with a big smile and the oyster bar chef asked how I was doing and I told him about it all. He made sure my order was expedited. My cravings are satisfied and I'm a happy camper. If I'm correct he even threw an extra half dozen for free to thank me for my efforts!!!!

    (5)

  • Allen S.

    The food was absolutely amazing, pricy, but phenomenal. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, the blue panes of glass inside really set the ambiance, wife had the mahi mahi, I enjoy the ling cod, the chocolate pecan pie sealed the meal, sooo good. If u come here plan on dropping a decent wad of cash but along with that comes an incredible dining experience

    (5)

  • Kayan H.

    Haven't been here since it was Oceanair. Didn't seem like they changed the decor or the food much, still great service and delicious seafood. I tried the following: Black cod - very very yummy! Potato Minneapolis - giant hashbrown, and I mean GIANT! It was pretty good, not sure that it was a good complement to seafood, though. Chowder - okay, not as chunky as I'd like but I also prefer red based chowders to white so don't take my word for it Clams appetizer - clams were juicy and the broth was great for dipping the bread in. there was just the right amount of kick Crab cake - got the appetizer crab cake which was large and had huge chunks of crab meat, very good. Had some interesting drinks and wine as well. Not very crowded, a little out of the way so you don't get any downtown riff-raff, which I like.

    (4)

  • Andrea R.

    I had a wonderful dinner and service at Blueacre Seafood about two weeks prior to my second reservation and decided to take a friend there for her birthday this week. We had 7:45 reservations. When we got there the host said, "We're running way behind." When I asked how long the wait was, he replied, "There's no way for us to know. it could be 5 minutes or an hour." Then he turned away. NO APOLOGY! NO "I'm so sorry, can we buy you a drink while you wait?" NOTHING. I was embarrassed in front of my friend as I had recommended the restaurant and made the reservation. Don't take reservations if you can't commit to them. I understand things can get backed up, but his attitude was RUDE and HUMILIATING with no attempt to alleviate the situation. We left and went to Il Terrazo for a wonderful evening.

    (1)

  • Sarah W.

    I was completely blown away by my dining experience at Blueacre Seafood on Thursday night. My husband and I had just flown in and were looking for somewhere to eat, and he doesn't usually eat seafood but we settled on Blueacre because it looked nice, got good reviews, and was close to our hotel. We got the crab cake appetizer and I can honestly say it is the best crab cake I have ever eaten. I usually do not enjoy crab because of the fishy flavor that can come with it, and because crab cakes are often oversalted, but this was perfect. Large chunks of the freshest crab I have EVER eaten with very light flavors. It was amazing! For entrees, I went with what seems to be the yelp consensus and got the black cod. I was worried that it might be oily or have an odd flavor, but none of that here. It was a light, delicious, flaky fish in a soy-based sauce that had a delicate flavor. I was basically licking my plate. It might be my favorite thing I've eaten all year. My trepidatious husband ordered the fish and chips and was pleasantly surprised. The cod was extremely fresh and tender, and the potato chip batter tasted really nice. Their homemade tartar sauce was pretty good too! The chocolate pecan pie was excellent too. Rich, nutty, and a buttery crust. The waiters were very helpful with selecting wines for us and were very accommodating when we had to do some funky things to split the bill due to business. Overall, we had such an amazing experience and it really was the highlight of my trip!

    (5)

  • Seattle F.

    We went here for restaurant week today (Sunday April 19, 2015). We were excited as it's our first time and we heard good things. We sat. First course (app), shrimp bisque and beef carpaccio. Both good. A great start. We get our main. Steak medium rare and a cod dish. The cod looks horrible. The fish is all broken. We cut into the steak to find it's cooked medium well, very tough. We inform our server who apologies and takes it away. We're informs the beer is on them and that they will fix it. We get new mains and find the cod is raw and the steak is again medium well. The manager (assuming manager) informs us that the dinner is on them. At this point we're hungry and don't want to wait for another redo of main. We get desert which wasn't great. So so. In short, I'm writing this review at Ruth's Chris steak house having happy hour. I'm never going to this place again, nor any restaurant by this chef. We had brunch a steelhead diner which wasn't great (same owner) but that's another review. Side note: we still left a $25 tip as it wasn't the server's fault. The kitchen is what failed.

    (1)

  • Brooke H.

    I love this place! Went for happy hour add the catfish tacos which were eh, but my friends got the crab tater tots and the potted salmon and it was to die for. I was already full after that and a drink, but we still ordered seafood salads, the shrimp was so good. I left full, happy, and the service was attentive but not pushy. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Carrie R.

    The food is great! We made reservations for Seattle Restaurant Week to celebrate an Engagement, and we definitely made a great choice with this restaurant. From the appetizer to the dessert (and the shared Truffle Mac and Cheese), everything was timely and delicious. I will definitely be back here again.

    (4)

  • Cecily S.

    Such a nice dinner! The food and staff were on point! I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a high end yet relaxed seafood dinner option. They said they print off their menu twice a day which is nice to know. You don't have to worry about them running out of a certain fish plate!

    (4)

  • Victor G E.

    We enjoyed thoroughly. Close to our hotel. Very nice Poet's Leap Riesling - tart start with mildly sweet finish. Soup: clam chowder & duck & Andouille sausage gumbo, both excellent. Salad: Heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella was also top notch. Appetizers; crab cake - at least 95% crabmeat & crab+shrimp tator tots with coleslaw - yum. And that was more than enough food for two. Nice atmosphere with excellent service. Really 3&1/2 but 3 is definitely too low. Recommended.

    (4)

  • Alex S.

    The brunch here is absolutely fabulous and given the size of the place there's always room for any group size! We love convincing friends considering waiting in a long line a few blocks up the hill to instead spend that time walking here. Their biscuits (which come complementary to the table) are some of our favorites!

    (5)

  • Cynthia J.

    I had better seafood in MD. I ordered crabs and the outer shells were soggy/soft instead the crunchy outer shell feel. I could barely crack them! For $60 dollars, I expected better! Definitely well deserved of 1 star.

    (1)

  • Richie D.

    My friends and I were seeking out a restaurant to bring in the New Year. We were hoping for a seafood restaurant and were trying to decide between Blueacre and Steelhead (both are by the same owners but offer different menus). What drew us to choose Blueacre was 1) the walking distance to the Space Needle for fireworks; 2) the free validated parking after 5 pm in the building's Impark garage located between 7th & 8th Avenues on Stewart Street. They also offered a 7-course NYE menu for $85 that was uploaded to their webpage the day of. We arrived on time for our OpenTable reservation. The space is fun with an aquatic colored theme and an ice bar featuring fresh oysters, clam and other shellfish like. Although we were sat right away, they only had a table in "the lounge" available. We agreed that this was fine...little did we know that our table was outdoor furniture with a white tablecloth over it to make it look the others. It was obvious that they over reserved the restaurant to the capacity. We didn't make a fuss since we were in the good company of our close friends and had a knowledgeable waitress---my plum cocktail with a lavender sugar rim helped me forget too. We started with appetizers: All the rave was about the Dungeonous Crab and Bay Shrimp Tater Tots, which had a nice horseradish spice to them but were nothing worthing calling home about. Everyone enjoyed the uniquely seasoned mussels too. For my entree, I ordered a 1.5 pound lobster which was plated quite organically ( yelp.com/biz_photos/blue… ). Between my partner and I, we devoured poor olde Louie---the name we had given him since he was whole with eyes and all. Here's proof: yelp.com/biz_photos/blue… . Yet, while dining, I had noticed that the lobster was slightly over-boiled with some chew factor. For $28/lb., I expected it to be a bit more impressive and cooked right. Everyone else's meals included the Crab Cake Burger and Fish & Chips were decent over all. Do I think there are better seafood places in Seattle---FOR SURE! I most likely wouldn't come back. Prices are hiked up for mediocre seafood, yet the free garage parking downtown is a plus.

    (3)

  • Camille C.

    Went here for my best friend's birthday this last Friday. I made a reservation for a private room, the "butterfly room" to be exact. I made the reservation about a month or two in advance. It was a recommendation from a friend because unlike most restaurants, there is no minimum tab which I thought was really cool. Come to find out, when we got there .... we didn't get the "butterfly room." They just set up a table in the main dining area -_- what a lame. I guess I should've called to confirm the day before or something but I would just assume... but watevs. Their cocktails have cute, funny names. I got the Bruce Sandwich which is a shaved turkey, honey-baked ham, avocado, provolone BLT. Came with fries. It was yummy. I only finished half the sandwich because I finished my fries which wasn't too much :) I also ordered the Low Country Mac & Cheddar since everyone that's been there raved about it. It was suuuuuuuper yummers but it serves about two people so if you plan on getting it, make sure you share. We had a party of 8 so at most restaurants they have gratuity automatically added so we were surprised when we got the bill & it wasn't there. Guess our waiter (who wasn't wearing a name tag so I couldn't get his name & yeah, it wasn't on the receipt either) doesn't believe in it. So needless to say we tipped very generously because his service was SUPERB! They validate parking after 5pm; FYI :) I recommend going here. I know I will be going here again for sure, I'll try one of their cocktails for sure.

    (4)

  • Mark K.

    I started with a cup of their Cajun Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo as they don't have Caesar salad and was pleasantly surprise how the combination of duck and sausage go well together without making an oily broth. The gumbo complimented the glass of Malbec I was drinking from their great, and well priced, wine selection. For my main course, I had the Kasu Marinated Neah Bay Black Cod that was cooked to perfection as it was flaky and melted in my mouth. It was laying on a bed of baby bock choy and stir fry vegetables while topped with a green papaya salad. The marinate was made with sake that created a delightful broth for the house made bread to be dipped in. Excellent meal and service.

    (4)

  • Roger H.

    Visited on a Sunday evening and had a very good meal. The Mahi-Mahi dish was excellent with a delicious bleu cheese beure that perfectly complemented the delicate fish - only choose this one if you are a bleu cheese fan. We were somewhat surprised by the spicyness of the steamed mussels and our party was divided on the end result, so be prepared. Service was excellent as they use the "team concept" and were very attentive without being annoying.

    (4)

  • Marilyn W.

    Great service, great food! The crab cluster starter is so big you can have it as a meal alone!

    (4)

  • Xanna D.

    I have never been sick from raw shellfish in my life and I'm from Boston. We've been to Elliot's many times for their oyster happy hour and enjoyed it every time. I ordered a half dozen of Blueacre's Crystal Rock, Hood Canal, oysters on the half shell. They were good. Then we split a salad and had some chowder. Wanting to try a couple of the other varieties on the menu, one of the two waiters serving us told me they were out of Deer Creek, but still had Skookum Inlet and Pickering Passage (both South Puget Sound). The Skookum's were scary huge--but I ate one anyway. It didn't seem right. I didn't eat the other two. The Pickering's were fine. But by the time we got home, I was in pain, on the verge of vomiting all night long. Granted, it was the end of their evening, so obviously the oysters wouldn't be as fresh by then. But I never expected to get sick. The menu has a disclaimer about this; heed it, especially if it's a late night snack.

    (1)

  • Don F.

    Really beautiful restaurant. Reminds me of an ocean liner in the 40s. Menu is interesting, including a whole fish, fried and brought on a plate, looking right at you. Surprisingly tender and tasty and easily eaten with just your fork. Halibut and salmon dishes were delish and sauces were done well, as were sides. A little pricey, but what isn't these days. We were satisfied with all our choices and I would return here for another meal.

    (4)

  • Jacquelyn O.

    We came here Bc my boyfriend ate here before and said it was really good. They seated us in the back area which was nice Bc it wasn't loud like the front of the restaurant so we were really able to enjoy dinner . We ordered about 2 dozen of the flapjack oysters and Shigoku oysters which were sooooo good!!!! The Manila clams were amazing as well , but they were extremely spicy which I don't think was specified on the menu. Drinks were good and service was good. I would definitely come back for the oysters !!!

    (4)

  • Grace M.

    Everything was superb. My girl-friend introduced me to this place for my birthday dinner yesterday and it is now a favorite. We did enjoy Dine Around Seattle, but from my 1st experience the food and service is worth the price without the deals. Highlights: free validated parking, friendly and attentive servers, ambiance AND EVERY DISH MADE. The chef is magical. My girlfriend and I shared our dishes: Scrumptious table bread, Salmon riliette, beef carpacciao, Sesame Seared Hawaiian Tombo Tuna, Olive Crusted Alaskan Ling Cod, Cranberry & Rhubarb Crostada and Chocolate Pecan Pie. They put a candle on the dessert to celebrate. Again - Great service.

    (5)

  • Sunny H.

    Yes - pricey. But yes - delicious and good attentive service. Shared some oysters, crab cake, clam chowder, etc. All delish. Oh and of course my bubbly. In short, very satisfying lunch. Would return when my wallet is full again.

    (4)

  • Kris H.

    I'm going through some Happy Hour withdrawal currently. I miss Blueacre. I miss the oysters. I miss the mussels and fries. It takes me back to Brussels. I miss the sparkling wine. The mixed drinks were just ok. Our server was prompt and friendly. I miss the fact that it was just a few steps from the Olive 8 Hyatt. We didnt do dinner because we were so incredibly stuffed from Happy Hour. We will definitely return for more oysters and mussels!

    (4)

  • Walter M.

    I went to the Blue Acre with my wife on January 29th 2015, my wife and I ordered whatever we wanted it was my birthday Alaskan crab legs wild pan crusted Alaskan halibut served over garlic butter mashed potatoes, golden deep fried butter milk chicken served with garlic mash and sauteed spinach and the best clam chowder I ever ate including a chocolate dream cake with vanilla bean ice cream yummy whew but I will stop here, that was on two different days of course we were visiting from California best food we had while visiting Seattle and our waitress Lay Aloha was fantastic great job Ms Hawaii lol we enjoyed your service thanks again Walter and Ivy more. just go if your ever in Seattle Wa.

    (5)

  • Curry H.

    Had the dungeness crab. It was delicious. Garlic and spicy flavors, and super fresh. Expect to spend a good 30-60 minutes eating that 2 pound crab. Probably the best crab I've eaten. Service was great.. Very convenient, right next to the Hyatt.

    (5)

  • Susanne B.

    Two words: Black cod! Oh-my-god! So good. I went there for dinner, I went there for lunch. I prefer dinner and the more relaxed staff. Ask for a cocktail, name one or two ingredients and let them surprise you. So much fun and a wonderful experience when you go with friends or business partners. I will certainly go back there.

    (5)

  • Jade L.

    Dine Around Seattle Lunch Review! I went to Blueacre Seafood for lunch today and ordered from their Dine Around Seattle menu. The menu has a good assortment of appetizers, entree and dessert that all sound very appetizing. I started with the butternut squash bisque, which was nice and hot, perfect for a cold rainy day. For my entree, I got the New York strip steak. Ok, so you might be thinking... you got steak at a seafood restaurant? But I have to say it was cooked very well! I asked for medium rare and got medium rare (which seems like a difficult task for many restaurants these days). What I didn't love about it was that New York strip steak is a naturally very marbled piece from the cow so why serve it with french fries AND onion rings. I know a lot of places do this, but I feel like it lowers the quality of the dish when they do and for a place as nice as Blueacre, I'm not sure it's really fitting. For dessert, I got the chocolate pecan pie. This was good, but nothing special. The dining staff was very attentive and helpful. My friend and I were in a hurry and we were able to get in and out in about an hour. Overall, a good experience, but I'm not sure I would go back for the regular menu.

    (3)

  • Chris B.

    Walked in on a busy evening and was able to get a table in the bar area. Service was prompt, engaging, and very helpful. I ordered the copper river salmon, and hubby ordered the Miso Cod. In addition we ordered a raspberry, and goat salad with a peppercorn vinegrette. My salmon looked amazing with a cherrie and hazelnut topping , but I soon discovered it was overlooked . It still was delicious , but after tasting hubbies cod, which was out of this world, the waiter asked how our dishes were. I mentioned mine was over cooked and he promptly removed it. It wasn't even two minutes and it was replaced by chef himself with apologies. Normally I wouldn't give 5 stars considering the salmon was over cooked but it was so incredibly good, I couldn't help it. Not only was it delecious, but the cherries and hazelnuts added such savory flavors I'm going to have to try to recreate it. Prices were medium, cocktails were delicious and made perfely, the wine was devine. Overall a lovely experience . We walked so I don't know about parking. Our hotel consignor recommended the place. We were staying at the Downtown Sheraton just down the street.

    (5)

  • Misty M.

    Very cute intimate elegant seafood restaurant . Food was amazing. There wasn't a lot of crab options but tons of fish. Good times

    (4)

  • John S.

    If you sit at the bar and Jack is shucking oysters and it's not too busy, then consider yourself fortunate, because Jack really knows oysters and is great to talk to about oysters. Ask him, "what's a triploid?".

    (5)

  • Nancy S.

    Very delicious two king salmon dish, steamed vegetables and strawberry shortcake dish for dessert. So good. Great service.

    (5)

  • Joe H.

    Yes they do take AMEX (let's get this out of the way). I ordered feeder king salmon(??) whatever this is. It was really good. Perfectly seasoned. I don't know what feeder salmon is really but the fact that they coated it with nuts and other dried fruits, probably not the premium grade stuff? it was quite awesome though. Okay service.

    (4)

  • Todd F.

    A wonderful dinner. The meals were cooked to perfection. This is a must go to restaurant. The seats was perfect. One of the diners in our party had Halibut. Said it was the best he had ever had. I had yellow eye tuna. Cooked rare.. It was very very good. Service was excellent and drinks were exceptional.

    (5)

  • John H.

    Oysters are super fresh tasting and of course you pay accordingly. Appetizer salmon dish was okay. The latkes on the bottom was a fail. It was just a soggy hash brown puck (I've had fresher from the golden arches). Feels like it was made a day in advance. A freshly made latke with longer potato strands would have elevated the dish out of category 'meh'. Pan fried arctic char main was cooked perfectly. Fish tasted very fresh. But should have gotten the cod... probably would have been more interesting. Much raved about pecan pie was a disappointment. Pastry chef (is there one?) isn't in Dahlia league. The presentation is very pretty with all sorts of caramel sauce swirls out of the old squeeze bottle on the plate. But that can't distract you from the subpar sliver of pecan pie. Few nuts. Mostly filling. One dimensional flavor. Crust that doesn't suggest it was baked fresh.

    (3)

  • Martin C.

    Server was pleasant. Started with the tater tots and they came out pipin' hot. They were good tots, tho I didn't taste the seafood love. Our main course took forever to get to us, you would think they could whip out fried fish and fries quicker. It arrives hot at least (at long last)...my fish is a good portion and cooked well, unfortunately it is completely devoid of flavor, clearly the gods of salt did not smile on these poor pieces of cod. Nor did they even give a brief sidelong glance to the "bed" of fries that the fish was nestled on, which was a ridiculously large portion. My sisters fries and catfish were treated in a similar fashion, that is to say, they were without seasoning. My dinner was extremely overpriced. A few dashes of salt and perhaps the $$$ wouldn't have hurt as bad.

    (2)

  • Mark H.

    First time to visit Blueacre. Service was fine. Food was reasonably good (other than the desserts ordered by our party, which were all pretty terrible). Still, the seafood entrees were the primary reason for coming, and they were serviceable. Problem is, there's no real reason to return when there are so many other seafood restaurants in the Seattle area doing it better. Seastar, Chandler's; even McCormick & Schmick offer more flavorful and generous fare, in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Billie L.

    Wonderful experience! Chris was our waiter backed up by Mike. We had Theresa's salad, a crab cake and scallops. All were OVER THE TOP AMAZING!!! The only thing better than the food was the service!! We will be back!

    (5)

  • Jenn N.

    Dined here recently during happy hour and we were happy with the food and drinks. We got a good seat at the bar and the restaurant was mostly empty on a Saturday afternoon. The mussels and french fries were delicious. A perfect briny accompaniment to our drinks. I hope this restaurant continues to get business.

    (4)

  • Cyndi K C.

    So I was cranky and tired when I sat down after walking all day and coming from the hot game works arcade. Waiter did his intro...husband ordered the autumn fixe price menu for dinner and I ordered an oyster shooter and mussles which were appetizers... He was like only 1 oyster shooter? Food was good but his attitude changed... We even ordered another round of shooters for both of us that took forever to come... I tried to engage him later when I felt better from eating the food but he was basically done with us for the rest of the evening. He took our credit card and dropped off our receipt without acknowledging us. Yes, We didn't order expensive drinks and I ordered an appetizer for the main course and so the total only came to like 66 bucks and that was reason enough for him to seattle freeze us. I'm sorry that I was not engaging enough at the beginning and or didn't spend enough dude but that was not called for. Other wait staff and hostess were nice tho.

    (1)

  • Jason S.

    Loved our meal at Blueacre. My wife and I had great food, great service, very big portions. My seafood was fresh and prepared perfectly! Our first time there and we will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Seana N.

    Great food, poor service. Sad, but true. Black cod was excellent. Would go back again just for this. Waiter needs to get a clue. Either not meant for this line of work or not trained well.

    (3)

  • Dj P.

    My wife and I went to Blueacre for dinner, if for no other reason, than it received some high ratings on Yelp, and we were looking for something new. Wow, what a find. The food was just about perfect--my wife had the halibut, and I had the black cod--but what really made the experience, was our server, Joe. For a restaurant that changes its menu twice a day(!), based on what kinds of fish come back to the dock, he had a practically encyclopedic knowledge of each of the selections. When we told him that we were on Weight Watchers, he quickly guided us to the foods that would be best suited to the diet (which, incidentally, left us with enough points to enjoy dessert. Tip: leave room for dessert!). He was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and my iced tea was never empty for more than 30 seconds. Great food, and great service! We'll be back! [Edit: Review after review here seems to rave about the black cod. If you're not sure if you like cod, try it here. Trust me (and everybody else on Yelp). :-) ]

    (5)

  • Steve J.

    Although not cheap, the service and food are worth it. Our waitress was very knowledgable and attentive. The raw oysters that she recommended were fantastic; the perfect combination of salty yet sweet. Our entrees - salmon, tuna, and swordfish - were exceptional!

    (5)

  • Vic N.

    GREAT RESTAURANT The wife and I went there yesterday for lunch and had a great time. I ordered The Bruce and my wife ordered the BLC. When the food arrived we both looked at each other and said I'm not going to be able to finish that. Great food big portions.

    (4)

  • David H.

    pretty good spot, great, knowledgable service, decent prices. loved the crabcake and the oysters were great

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    So so, if you are on an expense account then ok. It is NOT a price performer and there are a lot better choices to be had in Seattle..... Food was good, just not worth the $$$$.

    (3)

  • Robin W.

    I have tried this place 3 or 4 times and get the same bad service every time. I live in he neighborhood and was looking to be a regular customer. The staff acts as if they could care less that you are there. The food is good (and overpriced for what you get) but I have to one star them on lack of hospitality. They clearly are out to target the tourists and business people in local hotels using expense accounts.

    (1)

  • Paul S.

    Great place, the seafood was top notch. Friendly staff and a solid oyster bar. Found a new goto spot in Seattle.

    (4)

  • J C.

    Stopped in for Happy hour and what a treat. Friendly bar staff, great drinks, and awesome oysters. The place was fairly empty but that's what made my experience all the better. Will definitely go back before I leave Seattle, hopefully for dinner.

    (5)

  • Charles H.

    Great food, great atmosphere. All that needs to said. Had the king salmon which rocked. Even asked to meet the head chef and owner after the meal. Great guy. Will come back here again.

    (5)

  • M N.

    Fancy and clean place. Great food. We got the butterfish and it was really good. And yes it can get pricey but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Derek P.

    Despite the size of our party 10+, service was ok. I recall seeing upwards of three servers checking in on us on any given time -- refilling water, checking on drinks, bringing dishes, clearing the table, etc. So, service is good. The food was a downer. Basic seafood options dressed up as fancy pricey dishes - most of which were overly salty. The clam chowder, Nordstrom Salad, and fried catfish left us feeling dissatisfied. At $19 for catfish, I was expected much more than the thin pieces I received on a bed of fries. Walked away from the restaurant I counted off a few other seafood restaurants in Seattle which would have topped the meal. On a plus side, the dessert options were decent. So I guess the lesson is (maybe) stick to the bar, oysters, drinks, and dessert.

    (2)

  • Sean H.

    One of the better places I had been to for lunch while in Seattle for a week, in the downtown area. Was a bit pricey, but everything was done well (oysters, chowder, salmon entree). Not what I would call a hip joint, but service was good.

    (5)

  • Anando S.

    Excellent oysters. What's more is they come with a list of how they are placed in your plate. Servers are nice and friendly. They have a wild salmon for 25 bucks which is quite reasonable as compared to the other stuff.

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    Some friends and I stopped in here before a Sounders game. We wanted oysters and beer (well, I did). Done and done. We ordered 2 dozen raw oysters for 4 people, and I easily could have doubled that. Oysters were done well (I mean, they were raw) and garnished with everything you could possibly need. Extremely tasty. They also had a guac/salsa combo that was amazing with chips. Really nice appetizer type food. Beer was decent. Nothing particularly rare or interesting on tap, but the beer was really quite solid. Decent mix of styles, so most people could find something they would like. Service was awesome. My friends knew the bartender, so we had a great conversation, which extended to some other servers. Everything came quickly, and they were all rather attentive. All in all, I'd happily come back. Nice fun place, especially when they're not too busy.

    (4)

  • Marq T.

    We dropped in for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. The Chowder was heavenly, displaying a blend of complex flavors which stand on their own and as a team. The service was solid and efficient. Our fish was flavorful and equally layered with texture. We look forward to a return visit.

    (5)

  • H H.

    Oysters, seafood, and more... Great food, highly rated spot in Seattle. We arrived without a reservation and were greeted warmly, and accommodated by being seated at a table in the lounge (be aware that everyone has to be over 21 to be seated in the bar area). Service was pleasant and not pretentious. Food was great. Had some of the largest oysters I've ever had (Barron's Point, Washington). King salmon was perfectly prepared. Sides were truffled mac and cheese (should have been cooked a bit longer) and Potatoes Minneapolis (these were excellent, their take on breakfast hash browns).

    (5)

  • Shan G.

    for the price, the fish wasn't cooked well. I ordered Oregon trout. what I got is a huge fried whole fish. where should I start? you need chopsticks to deal with it. the fine bones were not removed as well.

    (2)

  • Jamie T.

    My husband and I went here for an Anniversary dinner. We had the black cod and the yellowfin tuna. We also had the Dungeness crab and shrimp tater tots. The main dishes were delicious and the starter was nothing special. Our server was horrible! Talk about trying to push customers out the door. She didn't have a conversation with us at all besides wanting our orders. They were not busy at the time so why our server couldn't give the time of day is beyond me. We paid a lot of money so a little could've gone a long way. We will not be going back!

    (2)

  • Kathy L.

    Coming here for crab. Got the Angry whole DUNGENESS crab and it was awesome with a glass of wine. The staff was friendly too. I would definitely go back to try something else when I'm back here.

    (4)

  • Tim S.

    First night in Seattle and I wanted a great salmon dinner. I was solo, so I sat at the bar. Service was excellent and the King Salmon was unbelievable. It was pricey, but the quality was top notch. You will not be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Alfven T.

    Arrival: Upon our early arrival the hostess told us she is currently seating earlier reservations and she would find us in the bar. After our reservation time passed, I approached the hostess to see if our table was ready, she advised our table is ready. If our table was ready why hadn't she come to look for us on her own? We sat at our table and the napkin which contained one of our utensils appeared to be splashed with a purplish liquid. We had to ask for that to be replaced with a clean napkin/utensils. Food: We ordered a bowl of the razor clam chowder, a Dungeness crab cake, and the seafood linguini. The soup was good but had significantly more chunks of potato than clam. The crab cake was so over salted that it made it hard to enjoy the large chunks of crab as they were so salty. The linguini dish was also terribly salty and swimming in a pool of butter. It looked like something you would get at Red Lobster. The chef needs to lay off the salt. Even the butter for the bread had coarse salt sprinkled on it which we had to brush off. For dessert we had the bittersweet chocolate terrine which we enjoyed. Service: Our initial server was attentive and quickly came by for drink refills and took our order in a timely manner. After that we never saw him again. A second server was in our area and appeared to be working in tandem with the first server. After placing our order we asked to have a menu back as we decided we wanted to order oysters in addition to what we originally ordered. The second server brought us a menu promptly. However, we never were able to order the oysters as she never came back to our table until it was time to order dessert. In addition, no one ever came to ask how our food was. Other: The ambiance was nice and the bathroom was large and clean. Unfortunately due to the extreme saltiness of everything, the pool of butter our linguini was floating in, and the poor service, we will not return to Blueacre again. I start with 5 stars and deduct 2 for the salty/oily food, and 2 for the poor service. I'm giving one star for the ambiance and clean bathrooms.

    (1)

  • Karen F.

    I often get my food takeout. I mean no disrespect to the owner or chefs, but sometimes there's no time to go sit in a restaurant, but I want to eat a nice meal. Anyway, I order the $20 prefix of the Hot Smoked Salmon, with the Pan Roasted Arctic Char, and a lovely cupcake to boot. (Last time I had the Champagne Sorbet - it was out of this world.) So yes, I order the same prefix this time, but let me say - both times have driven me insane with happiness! This time, my first few bites of the Arctic Char made me toggle from cursing to blessing my food for it's awesome deliciousness. At one point, I was so elated I could have cried. Well done Blueacre, well done. You almost made me cry.

    (5)

  • laura m.

    One of my fav places to go in Seattle, awesome happy hour, food and drinks! And the cheese plate is one of the most generous I have seen, four different cheeses.

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    Spent ten days in Seattle and had three meals at Blueacre. The happy hour is the best deal in Seattle. There are a lot of great restaurants in Seattle but the staff an ssd value make tnis a must visit.

    (5)

  • Puiwah B.

    Recommended by Judy at the Westin concierge - had a great meal. Got there during their happy hour time, sat at the bar and ordered a half dozen of their Pacific oysters - delicious. For entree Kasu marinated Neah Bay black cod -delicious. The sauce was a little salty but I washed it down with a glass of white wine and relaxed with a decaf cappuccino. I would definitely come back next time I'm in town.

    (4)

  • Kari F.

    We started with a complimentary appetizer from our hotel concierge and it was delish! Smoked salmon, egg, capers and onion on a crostini. My mom and I shared a salad, also delish. Mom had fish and chips and she loved it. My sole with capers was so good...can you see I love capers? Service was friendly. I didn;t get the names of any of our servers, and they all had a beard. Must be a Seattle thing.

    (4)

  • Jason B.

    Each of the appetizers we had were excellent because the portions were balanced, the flavor profile of the various sauces NEVER competed with the underlying seafood protein, and the textural encounters with the other ingredients enhanced the dish's core and brought a more exciting (and appropriate) "tooth." Following into the generously portioned mains, my swordfish was exceptional because 1) it was cooked with a more deft hand than nearly any other I have been served and 2) the gloriously sweet cherry tomatoes, the fluffy and moist polenta, and the welcoming briny smokiness of the Andouille sausage all played a brilliant background ensemble for the proper star: The Fish. Others at the table enjoyed a gloriously sumptuous serving of buttery and tender black cod in a soy-based sauce that must be the work of the devil: you literally wanted to pick up the plate and drink it. The waitstaff were all very attentive without being obtrusive and, thankfully, even desert was a continuation of the welcome surprises: we all shared two deserts (a huckleberry and peach tart with ginger ice cream and a molten chocolate brownie with peanut butter caramel sauce) and the flavor profiles and textural components continued to serve the overarching theme of excellent ingredients prepared by expert chefs. This place is DYNAMITE and you owe it to yourself to enjoy a meal here. Note: I am an inveterate lover of meat but tonight's meal was almost 100% seafood and I STILL felt utterly sated. Exceptional!

    (5)

  • Barry W.

    *** 3-course lunch here is awesome. *** I literally stumbled across this restaurant today at 3pm searching for late lunch spot. It was virtually deserted, but their sidewalk sign caught my eye. It was handwritten in a colored chalk ... "Happiest Hours 3-6pm". How I resist? Besides it looked a bit swanky, and we were in the mood for seafood anyway. So my buddy and I lounged at their empty bar. Oysters on half shell ... great variety ... 4. Lentil soup ... veggies w/ pork belly bits ... 5. Black & Bleu Rockfish ... taste explosion ... 5. Lemon Tart Cake ... very well balanced ... 4. Glenmorangie Finealta, Mac&Jack amber ... 5. I actually paid more for two drinks than my meal. This must be the best $15 lunch deal in Seattle? *** Serendipity indeed. Crowded by 5pm! ***

    (5)

  • Gail L.

    This is one of the best Happy Hours in Seattle. Fresh fish, seafood & oysters. Best service with Ron at the bar & Jack on oysters. Do yourself a favor & try this place out!

    (4)

  • Elena B.

    Our hotel recommended this restaurant for Sunday brunch. It happened to be during the Seahawks NFC championship game so the place was empty. We ordered the Salmon hash and Biscuits and Gravy entrees. Both were delicious and the bacon was great. We got the brownie for dessert, which was very good. They also have happy hour starting at 11am on weekends, which was a great bonus. $5 glass of wine and $5 cocktails. Our waiter was very personable and the service was great. It is owned by locals and they serve Jones soda, which is local. I like that they support local businesses. I would recommend this restaurant to friends traveling to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Shari A.

    We had a wedding rehearsal dinner there! The food was great ALL the way around! Top notch service! The staff and management were great. Great ambiance. Would absolutely eat here again! In fact, we are considering having our own rehearsal dinner here! Highly recommend! BTW, razor clam chowder is a MUST!

    (5)

  • JohnRobert W.

    I seldom give bad reviews but this place was so poor for the price. We had the halibut, the scallops, the ravioli's, and the oyster poor boy. Honestly the first sign of a bad cook, is the amount of salt in the dish. Everything was salty. The raviolis were so thick skinned and under cooked they were between al dente and raw. The scallops were so salty they burned my mouth, and halibut was as dry as could be. As for the oyster po' boy I still don't think there were oysters in there. Honestly there is far better food in Seattle.

    (2)

  • Marc R.

    I stumbled upon this place in 2010 just after they opened. Ever since my first monthly visit, Blueacre has never let me down. The seafood is always top quality and the preparations are fantastic. The salmon preparation with the cherries, rosemary and almond brown butter is always great! Also they have a hash brown side dish that is an ode to the Oceanaire which used to be in this space. I always feel welcome and never rushed. Recommended for a corporation dinner or just a dinner alone.

    (4)

  • Joe C.

    Blueacre Seafood Really nice atmosphere and service Interesting selection of local beers Solid wine list Food is good but for $35.00 + per entree it needs to WOW It didn't

    (3)

  • Gino M.

    I'll start by saying that i am not a fan of seafood. That being said, i went into blue acre hoping to find an option i thought i would enjoy. As i read through the menu i came across a description of fried catfish with a side of coleslaw and potatoes. Not being a fan of the fish taste, i figured some the fried aspect would mask the taste. What I wasn't expecting were these fish stick like things that tasted and looked like they had just been popped out of microwave. Doesn't really seem worth the price to me with some other great options closer to the market.

    (2)

  • Dana R.

    With all of the superb fresh seafood product in Seattle, why can't we have a seafood restaurant of La Bernadin quality (or even a notch or two below)? We have the foodie following and tourists to sustain it, I believe ... the lack of refined, subtle, perfectly executed (wide array) of seafood is actually starting to piss me off a bit (perhaps that's partly due to an iron deficiency since i"m not eating red meat any more) ... I do realize the Eric Ripert is a rare treasure, but come on ... Seattle surely has the chef chops to pull it off if only someone tried ... Blueacre has vast seafood offerings, but execution of our dishes was lacking. We ordered salmon, medium-rare (which means it should be slightly opaque in the middle and should slide when cut) ... the first try was so dry, it crumbled. My husband's second try was still overcooked but edible ... mine, however, was raw in the middle ... so they tried a third time, which was overcooked. Inexcusable. The "lowland" mac and cheese was a touch too salty and needed sharper cheddar cheese for our liking - it was a butter bomb with toasted bread crumbs (added a nice crunch). The pasta was also a little overcooked (although that didn't stop us from taking the leftovers home). The roasted cauliflower was nice but, again, a touch too salty ... and the set-up was nearly the same as for the salmon (browned butter and almonds). The chocolate mousse is old school, but good. However, it's obvious that the mousse has been piped into the glass hours before-hand and refrigerated ... a little coagulation underneath the sprinkled cocoa nibs. Would have been a bit more visually appealing had they freshly piped the top portion of the glass. And, my husband felt that a small crunchy cookie and/or a small dollop of whipped cream would have added a lot to the dish. Wine list is just okay -- reserve list isn't anything special. Wine and food service was mostly good. Really don't like the decor -- seems like the space doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up ... not a fan of the multi-level dining room, the blue window or blue divider panes, the light green paint, the rounded wall features or the dineresque table tops. To us, the (terrible) music was too loud ... including a cover of "Wild Horses" which likely would make Mick and Keith cringe ... would have enjoyed some blues (at a lower volume) ... which would actually fit better with the theme of some of their southern-style menu items ... or even some 50s jazz ...

    (2)

  • Alysse M.

    I'd never heard of this place, but went to a business dinner here and was pleasantly surprised. We shared the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Tater Tots, Prosciutto di Parma, and Green Curry Penn Cove Mussels as starters - all of which were delicious. I had the Neah Bay Black Cod, which had a really flavorful miso broth and the cod was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was really great providing recommendations, but not at all pushy. Definitely a new place to remember for good, fresh seafood.

    (4)

  • A L.

    I was referred by the consier at the hotel I'm staying that this place has excellent. They where right, man where they right. Excellent place to take your special person. I had the LUMP DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE and CAPPY'S SPICY CIOPPINO it's was very fresh and yummy, I will be back next time I'm in town,

    (4)

  • Christopher B.

    I love this place. The black Cod is my favorite. The Happy hour is awesome.

    (5)

  • John S.

    amazing fresh fish n creative drinks. wine selection also very nice'. try the black cod if you can.

    (5)

  • K K.

    This review is for blueacre's boxed lunch. There's a ton of meetings at my work and i always order various boxed lunch from various companies for meetings. This box from blueacre was by far the best boxed lunch I've had in a while. I had the crab salad, which included large chunks of crab meat and fresh avocados slices, a big side of various fresh fruits, 2 pieces of specialty bread, and a big cookie. The cookie was still warm when I got the lunch, and that bowl of fruits includes strawberries, blueberries, grapes, raspberries, starfruits, pineapples, blackberries, and watermelons. The loaded cookie was soft and chewy with little crunch on the outer edge. Delivery was on time both days. Will definitely order boxed lunch from them again!

    (5)

  • Neil W.

    OK... It is really a 3.5. I stopped by for a weekend lunch with my wife and mom. They have a nice menu with a little something for everyone, even if you are not in the mood for seafood. I tried the shrimp and Dungeness tots. They were good, but the wasabi or horseradish sauce overwhelmed the fresh flavor. I all I got was this intense, nasal burning heat. I got the duck and andouille gumbo. They went a little heavy on the spice and all I could taste was heat. The balance of heat and flavor is the key in Cajun food. I wanted to taste the duck and the Andouille, but couldn't. I also think they let the roux go to dark; it had a little too much bunt flavor. I can't remember what else came to the table, but I remember my wife got something that came with fries and I remember that everyone like their orders.

    (3)

  • C C.

    Came in for HH on a Sunday and it wasn't very busy. My bf and I ordered half dozen oysters (only $1.50 during HH!) the fish tacos, mussels and chicken tenders. The oysters were really good. Great size and sweet to taste. The fish tacos....sooooo good. Very good size portion and incredibly tasty. The mussels were also really good in the white wine sauce that they came in. I didn't care for the chicken tenders too much. I found them a bit dry. Service was good and attentive. I would be back for another round of happy hour next time I'm around.

    (4)

  • Erik L.

    Incredible drinks, food, service, and atmosphere! First time winner. The scallop pasta dish was one of the best meals I have had in Seattle. Keep up the great work!

    (5)

  • Clover A.

    So, I went for RW or one of the similar promotions and got the prix fixe menu - steak was my entree- and was completely impressed. Wait, I went to a SEAFOOD restaurant and had steak? What a cray-cray Clover right? No way, that was some damn fine steak. The soup was amazing, a curried butternut squash I believe, so good and smooth and just perfect I slurped the last drop up without a thought. But then came the entree and well... i could have finished my steak, which came with some lovely sides and some kind of blue cheese sauce I was making such noises when I ate it... but I digress, I could have hurt myself and finished my steak but no, dessert had to happen! I had the chocolate pecan pie which was... (insert inappropriate bedroom noises here) Oh, the service... right. The service. Not only were the waitstaff attentive and fantastic, they weren't bad to look at .. at all. Like good, very good actually. Again I digress... so yes, this place was fantastic, and I felt like I was getting the deal of the century for this discounted price, or maybe it was me winking at that server that got us the discount? Either way, I'd go back in a minute.

    (4)

  • Hideki F.

    This was my first meal when I touched down in Seattle. The service was really good but my food didn't wow me, especially for the price that they charge. We started off with a dozen kumamotos, and I got an olive crusted halibut for my entree. I feel like I've had better food of a similar caliber in LA, so I wasn't particularly impressed. If it weren't for the good service, I probably would have given the place 3 stars.

    (4)

  • Zachary W.

    While my girlfriend and I were vacationing in Seattle we wanted a pretty good seafood dinner. While most of the other popular places were pretty booked, so we settled for Blueacre. We got to the restaurant and were seated pretty quickly considering how busy the restaurant was. We both noticed that restaurant was set up pretty odd and the decor was pretty crazy. The server came pretty quickly and asked if we were ready to order. We order the Dungeness crab and bay shrimp fritters to start, I ordered the #1 Sashimi grade yellowfin tuna and my girlfriend order the mahi mahi with coconut rice. The fritters came out pretty quickly and we both agreed they were very tasty. They were crispy and hot with a wonderful taste of crab and shrimp. However, after the fritters our entrees took quite a long time to come out. Our server never came out and apologized for the wait or assured us that they will be out soon. When they finally came, I took one look at my yellowfin tuna to find it cooked all the way through. Sashimi grade I figured the entree would be seared with most of the fish still being raw. I immediately called for the server and she didn't think anything was wrong and didn't know what sashimi was. It seemed really odd for someone to work there to not know the entree. She did however took it back and after about 10 min brought out my dish. This time, however, it was amazing! The fish was so fresh that it just melted in your mouth. The mahi mahi dish was very good as well, the coconut rice was cooked just right and was full of flavor. The pineapple salad that also came with the dish, went very well with the fish. No matter how good the food was the fact that they overcooked my dish and didn't know how it should have cooked still bothered me. I would say this restaurant is probably a hit and miss.

    (3)

  • Annett S.

    My husband and I were referred to this restaurant by the concierge at our hotel the Westin. We were greeted by the hostess. Typical restaurant asked us to wait approximately 5 minutes as they were clearing tables. We noticed there were at least 5 open tables for two. No problem. We graciously waited for 15 minutes. Our first waiter originally took our drink order. Within 5 minutes we had a waitress waiting on us??? My husband ordered a martini and I a lemon lime soda. When I received my soda it was straight soda water. The waitress shared the syrup needed to be changed and would return with a new lemon lime soda. My husband ordered the three course meal. The first part of the meal he requested the salmon, the second part of the three course meal he requested the swordfish, and for the final three course meal he originally requested the Chai Tea custard. The waitress came back sharing they were out of the salmon on the three course meal. My husband asked if there was something similar. The waitress convinced him to do cauliflower balls. They came super super spicy. Not bad. The waitress came back one more time and shared they were out of the swordfish??? At this point my poor husband shared he would pass on dinner as we came here for my salad. She did will to convince him to have the Mai Mai. The food was delivered, unfortunately the Mai Mai was burnt and the size of an appetizer. The best part was our original waiter Carl came back (not knowing what had happened) and said thank you so much for joining us this evening.

    (1)

  • John T.

    Had dinner on Thursday, my server recommended the black cod and it was cooked perfectly. The service was great but the music was a bit off putting .. Noticeably . Normally I don't even notice that kind of a thing but it was a definite bummer. This kind of place should have jazz music playing to compliment the food not breakup songs .

    (4)

  • Michelle T.

    My roommate and I stumbled upon Blueacre seafood while hunting for a good place for a delicious seafood themed lunch. Reviews seemed decent and there was a $25 prix fixed lunch menu with a great selection of dishes. We split an order of the crab cakes to start (pre-appetizer) because the crab cakes weren't offered on the prix fix. OH MAN. IT WAS DELICIOUS. Tender, flaky chunky pieces of blue crab of generous proportions was served with a flavorful aioli sauce. I started off with the smoked salmon on potato pancake. Although greasy, the appetizer had great flavors and the smoked salmon hit the spot. I went for the Asian soba noodles with seared tuna. It was on the salty side, but noodles were nice and chewy, the tuna was seared to perfection and the veggies in the dish were fresh and crunchy. I ended with the raspberry sorbet. A giant scoop served in a martini glass. Excellent way to end the meal. :) We were both incredibly happy with our lunch, thought it was a good deal ($25 per person) and would come back again.

    (4)

  • Jennah H.

    Ate here for Sunday brunch, which may have been a questionable idea since we were the first ones in the restaurant at 1130 am. Our waiter was very casual which was a little unusual for the prices. Delicious bread and Strongly poured cocktails got us going - then we had the crabcake, which we enjoyed but might have expected more for the price, almost $20 for one. The salmon and sole entrees we got were perfectly cooked and very tasty. My only complaint - and this goes for the side of asparagus we got too - is everything was over buttered/very oily. Also, they might forget to tell you this, but lunch entrees come with a side of veggies/they don't always list all the accompaniments on the menu, so no side is really necessary (at least at brunch).

    (4)

  • Jenny Z.

    I have been coming to this place for lunch or happy hour for over a year. always in to try different dishes but today's fish taco impress me the most. There are couple of seatings outside the restaurant and seem to be the perfect day to sit outside. My girlfriend and I ordered the catfish tacos and the salmon potatoes skin and couple of oysters. Everything is tasty especially the taco. It have a good kick to it and just burst with flavor? And oysters are always fresh there. Service is always friendly. The ambiance is tastefully designed. I will come back soon.

    (4)

  • Kyle P.

    Awesome happy hour. Ask for bread with mussels. Skip chips and salsa! Food amazing though. Get the happy hour smoked salmon potato skins.

    (5)

  • Alison V.

    A friend and I came here for happy hour. We sat at the bar and grabbed a drink. Service at the bar was fabulous. We ordered the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Tater Tots. I'm not sure where the tiger sauce was, but they were still quite tasty. I must admit, I was disappointed in the portion size. They were on HH but I was surprised for a tater tot appetizer we got maybe 6 or 7 on a plate. I know this is a higher end place, but still, it seemed like a small portion! Either way, the food here was good, service was good, and if you're willing to pay for the quality, I say give it a try. Oh and just a note - the bathrooms are crazy! The doors to the stalls are giant!

    (4)

  • Renatto B.

    Great food and the atmosphere was very welcoming. My wife and I greatly enjoyed our dinner here. I really liked the smoked salmon for my appetizer. King salmon with the cherries was a very nice touch. Wait for food wasn't too long especially with the resturant being full. Will recommend this for friends and family.

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    Blueacre is our go-to-favorite for a good dinner in Seattle that isn't too expensive. The 3 course prix fixe always gives good choices of delicious dishes- it also assures you will eat one of the wonderful desserts. Fresh seafood is expensive in markets and here you get top quality, prepared with superior flavors. Happy Hour is 3-6 weekdays and 11-6 weekends- that's alot of good happy hour food & cocktails! We bring guests to Blueacre often... because we want to eat there.

    (5)

  • Art C.

    Great fish, great service. Big eye tuna with peppercorns was perfect. Best Mac and cheese in the city - 12/14/12 New year, but still the best in Seattle! Tonight was the Feeder King Salmon and a side of Low Country Mac n Cheese. 5 star food 5 star service - am already looking forward to the next visit. 12/11/13

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    Nice seafood place. Fish and chips were good and the white salmon was to die for. Service wasn't the best, but dinner made up for it.

    (4)

  • Jan M.

    I went here for my birthday and it was really good. Their oyster selection is great and customer service is good as well. I really like their happy hour which is between 3-6 so if you guys are close def try their happy hour it's worth it. I probably wouldn't want to take a first date here just because the atmosphere I feel doesn't suit it. As group though its a great place to go

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    Expensive and corporate, but great, fresh seafood - if you order right. Walking in, the restaurant reminded me of the Oceanairre chain of upscale seafood restaurants - so I wasn't surprised to learn that Blue Acre's space used to house an Oceanairre. The place has an upscale corporate look to it - little in the way of distinctive personality, but good-looking (which I think describes me, by the way). I ordered the crispy line caught rockfish and red onion fritti to start. The app consisted of two (or three) battered fish filets and fried onions sitting on a plate of hot sweet onion vinaigrette. The waitress brought a side cup of vinaigrette as well. The dish would have been better if the vinaigrette was on the side - the fish almost drowned in the sauce and with the amount of sauce swimming on the plate - we couldn't imagine anyone possibly asking for more sauce. (The waitress said that no one ever used the extra side of sauce - but management insisted that it be brought out with every order). The dish would have been excellent - if it weren't swimming in sauce - and the portion size was large enough for a meal, in and of it self. For a main course, I went with the Medwell salad - adding some shrimp. This was an excellent choice - olives, cucumbers and tomatoes - a healthier choice to balance out the fried app. Perfectly dressed and a good portion - I would order this in a heart beat. Service in the bar area could not have been better. All-in-all, dinner for two (with two apps each and two drinks each) was over $100 before tip. Blue Acre makes for a nice, safe, expensive night out.

    (4)

  • Peter G.

    Yummy

    (4)

  • Birger S.

    Fresh!

    (4)

  • Nick H.

    I've been to Blueacre several times for lunch and happy hour recently. It has quickly become a favorite for a certain fellow Yelper and I to meet up. For lunch they offer a three course prix fixe meal for only $15. They have several tasty options for each course--including a delicious chocolate mousse for dessert. Blueacre's happy hour has some great food specials (crab poppers, anyone?). Oyster fans should be happy here--they're $1 each and come with an assortment of mignonettes. The happy hour drink list seems to change often, but I can usually find something interesting on it--like the "Temporary Restraining Order," made with reposado, sour apple and lime. It sounds weird but was tasty and not unlike a margarita served up.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth R.

    This was not the best meal we had in Seattle. Both my boyfriend and I ordered fried seafood. First we started with the razor clams. We questioned each other if they were razor clams as they didn't seem to be but were deep fried so hard to tell. They were on top of a dressing which was too much and heavy. Despite the pool of dressing in the bottom of the plate of clams, they gave us even more on the side! Then my boyfriend ordered the fish & chips and I ordered the Poor Boy. Both were heavily breaded and 'meh'.

    (2)

  • Nickie S.

    Visiting Seattle decided to eat t blueacre and it was great. Staff was helpful, my meal was fantastic, and I'd highly recommend eating here.

    (5)

  • Angela A.

    Compared to all the other seafood restaurants that we've eaten at in Seattle, Blueacre is a little more sophisticated in the sense that you feel like you have to dress up even though they don't recommend that you do. We saw diners in there with just shorts and a t-shirt on. The decor is more upscale and contemporary with swirls of blue and green on the ceilings and some walls against a mostly white interior space. Almost feels like you are inside of an empty fish aquarium. The food is good - they focus on sustainable fish and the quality of their seafood is always fresh. There's a fair amount of oysters to choose from. Being unfamiliar with the types of oysters, I asked our server to surprise us and from 4 out of 11 types, she brought us 2 each. Each oyster was fairly small, and with the cocktail sauce and horse radish, it was really difficult for me to differentiate the tastes. All I know was that they were all good and fresh. While the husband got the grilled Neah Bay King Salmon with bing cherries, cracked rosemary, I got The Love Boat Menu - which is 3 courses for $30 - I chose: Morello and cucumber gazpacho with balsamic roasted croutons, lavender infused goat cheese, and edible flowers (which was fresh, creamy, and oh so yummy)! Black & Bleu Alaskan Rockfish with sweet onion confit, crispy onion, and a maytag bleu compound butter (the onion confit was a nice sweetness to the buttery fish, I could have done without the crispy onion which really was just onion rings, but overall was a very delightful dish). And for dessert I cleansed up the palette with a simple cantaloupe sorbet. Both of the entrees are generous portions. We found ourselves having to take home leftovers. So for the price for the amount of food you get is fairly reasonable. Dine here again? Yes, after I try all the other glorious restaurants that Seattle has to offer!

    (4)

  • Jacquie P.

    The night started off fabulously with great company and a stellar menu that I was super excited about since I'm a big fan of Steelhead Diner. But then the unthinkable happened which upset my entire night: I was served three drinks in a row that I did not order. Shock! Awe! And I got to drink all of them and not pay a cent! Nooooo! How inconvenient! Honestly, whatever the mess up in the bar was I did not mind one bit, and I might even go back again harboring the hope that they mess up my order again. Oh, also, I received a free dessert...but only because it was my birthday :) Their three course menu is constantly changing, but I would highly recommend ordering off it just for the value! Starter, main course and soup for $30 and each time I've gone I've been impressed with everything I've ordered. If I had to choose, however, I would recommend trying the salmon. Also, just thinking about the salt and vinegar fries is making my mouth water. Long story short, for a pricier evening out, I think you'll enjoy the amibiance and the value.

    (4)

  • Louie F.

    I had two lunch meetings here. First time I just had a side of Mac-n-Cheese which was good, albeit a little bland. The second meeting the following day I had a sandwich with ham and turkey. It was excellent.

    (4)

  • Heidi L.

    Great happy hour!

    (4)

  • F A.

    Friends who live in a condo in downtown Seattle suggested we eat at Blueacre when going to ACT Theater for a play. We headed over today for lunch, with me quite dubious that I could find things I could eat, because I've been having some digestive issues.....shouldn't have worried! They were amazingly helpful, adjusting things and really going way out of their way to make things I could eat. Also, we recommend going for the 3 course meal....it really was excellent, and a better deal than the 3 courses a la carte. Each day's menu is different, though you can go up on their website to see what kinds of things you might get. For $20 (lunch) today, you had an appetizer course with several choices (we had lovely salads with goat cheese and walnuts), a main course (we chose delicious ling cod) and a nice dessert (hubby had the sorbet). They were so gracious about accommodating me: besides giving me my salad with dressing on the side, I didn't want the potatoes with the main course (worried about cream in them), and they made me a huge pile of vegetables instead....then I said I probably couldn't eat the dessert, and just made a comment about perhaps a little bit of fruit instead, and I got a really big dish of lovely fresh fruit. All 4 of us enjoyed our meals, and I can see why our friends eat here a lot! The ambiance is nice (my friends say it's quieter than most when busy, too, because the ceiling has the sound reducing tiles), service was excellent, and it is easy walking distance from ACT or shopping downtown. Yes, we are frugal (cheap?!) and don't usually spend $20 each plus tip for lunch, but this one was excellent and a lot of food besides....I just felt I had had my dinner early tonight! And, downtown tends to be much higher prices than this, especially for good quality. If you want cheap pizza or Asian, it exists downtown, of course, but for this kind of food, I'd definitely recommend Blueacre.

    (5)

  • John W.

    Made a 7pm friday reservation at 615 with no problems. Four of us were promptly seated when we arrived early. We were promptly greeted by our server Joe, got our menus and made our beverage order. We ordered Tim's cascade potato chip encrusted fish, chips & onion rings. Fish was perfectly cooked and crunchy to the last piece, onion rings were clearly fresh made, fries were fries. Idaho stream raised catfish. Very tasty and tender, clearly a quality fish source, because if you know catfish if it has lived a bad life it tastes like mud, this was sweet and delish. Southern fried chicken. Half a draper valley farms chicken cut up and fried served on top of whipped potato and wilted spinach. The dredge must have been a multiple dry method because every piece was crunchy & tender & juicy. Lump crab cake was sooo good! Giant pieces of lump crab bigger than my finger! Oysters casbarien. I love cooked oysters, it is my goto when we visit the coast. This dish was the best cooked oysters i have ever eaten in my entire life! Cooked in the half shell with bacon, spinach & cheese. Cooked perfectly tender and sooooo flavorful. I cant wait to come back and order it again. Our bar drinks were strong and full. Food arrived just right, not to soon, not to long. I believe this is our new favorite Seattle dinner restaurant.

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Taking advantage of Restaurant Week, I had lunch at Blueacre. I was very impressed with the quality and preparation of my meal. I started off with their Wild Salmon Gravlax and Caviar on a Blini with aquavit crème fraiche and traditional garnish. My entree was a perfectly cooked Rockfish topped with onion rings with a side of sauteed veggies and for dessert, a Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with chocolate nibs on top to give that slight texture element to an otherwise creamy mousse. The only down note of the meal was the service. Our waitperson kind of disappeared after taking our order so my iced tea glass didn't get refilled until dessert arrived. I got the impression, and I may be wrong, that since I ordered from the Restaurant Week menu I wasn't worth the extra time.

    (4)

  • Rachel S.

    This was one of the best meals I've had in ages. I have very high standards for food because Seattle has an abundance of excellent fare, and even by those standards, Blueacre stands out. I came with my parents and aunt for dinner. The starter bread was a soft and spongey foccacia type bread, accompanied by a slab of high quality unsalted butter topped with olive oil and pink sea salt. Delicious. We also got a dozen assorted oysters. I have never had oysters in my life and it took me a few minutes to get up the courage to slurp one down, but I was pleasantly surprised. My family raved about them. We ordered the jumbo crab cake. It was topped with some sort of shaved pickled vegetable and a mustard sauce. Lots of crab, hardly any filling. Excellent! 3 of us went with the white salmon entree. I've never seen (or tasted) white salmon before. It was crusted with toasted hazelnuts and whole smoked almonds, and sat atop a bed of perfectly caramelized potato rounds. It was topped with a brown butter white wine reduction. I ate every last morsel, and was hard pressed not to lick the plate. It absolutely melted on my tongue. My aunt had the black cod, which was cooked to perfection in some sort of warm salty miso broth. Next time I go I plan on ordering that, not because it was better, but because I only got one bite at dinner and I wanted to devour the whole thing on the spot. Dessert was an apple crumble type pastry. I don't like apple pie but I loved this. The service was top notch, and the owner himself came by the check that everything was perfect. Which it was!

    (5)

  • Rosalio A.

    My favorite restaurant service is always great and very friendly. Food a is always great!!! Definitely recommend this place to everyone.

    (5)

  • Mike G.

    We've been there 2 times now, first time: great food, & wonderful service; second food OK, service, more interested in leaving. First stop was a Saturday, the restaurant was full so we ate in the bar. The wait staff worked well as a team, eager to help, answer questions, and just improve the mood in general. The menu had several interesting small plat options great for sharing, and gluten-free no problem, most things could be modified. Second time we had guest in from out of town meet for a late dinner wanting to show this excellent eatery. It was a Tuesday & we arrived at 9:00. The staff was mostly interested in getting out of there. The food options didn't seem the same, and gluten free was a problem, my choices were salmon, salmon, salmon or steak; I don't go to a seafood place for steak, and I'm not a salmon fan. The help, wasn't, they hurried us along and out the door. Take home message - Go early, go the bar, leave early & if your looking for food after 8:30 go to 13 Coins.

    (2)

  • Patti F.

    From appetizer to dessert this place had awesome food. Started with a smoke salmon appetizer and oysters which were SO good. For my main course, I had the cioppino with a lobster bisque saffron broth.. DEAR GOD! That was amazing! For dessert, we shared the lavendar honey ice cream and cheesecake with a honeycom cookie on top which was to DIE FOR! If you LOVE seafood, I'd highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Felisa D.

    I've been here a few times now... For lunch, for dinner and for happy hour. It took me awhile to form a real opinion of it when it was new (because of the inconsistencies... and a couple times I had to deal with the case of the poorly trained server/host) but about a couple of years later, I can say that I quite like this place. Especially for happy hour! Oysters on the half shell are $1/piece and their moules frites (they serve this stuff in very generous portions) is a steal at $7.

    (4)

  • David A.

    Solid spot downtown and great staff. Food is worth taking a stop especially during food week

    (4)

  • Brynne H.

    A 3.5, really. Things I like: happy hour, oysters, the cleanliness (literal and in terms of the decor) of the place, the service. Things I think are so-so: price point for non-happy hour menu, server knowledge about the menu. Definitely a little bit above average, but not the most special place in Seattle. Perhaps a brunch trip can change all that for me?

    (3)

  • Anita C.

    I ordered the salmon that is covered with soy sauce, ginger, and leaks. This is a very asian style way of making fish and it was absolutely delicious! My coworker ordered the pork shoulder and it was delicious except for the berries they put on top of it. It over powers the taste of the pork shoulder. If you order this, I would recommend not eating the berries, or eating it separate from the pork. My other coworker ordered the halibut. I'm not sure what happened with this dish, but it was dry and not very good. The venue is nice and they have great wines. If you come here, I would highly highly recommend the salmon. It was very flavorful and moist!!!

    (4)

  • Veronica M.

    Tail end of restaurant week....$15 for 3 course lunch....Hot smoked black cod, pan roasted salmon, and pecan pie. Waitstaff is courteous and helpful. Nice spot post shopping.

    (4)

  • Paaru K.

    We came just in time for happy hour and ordered oysters and drinks. The drinks came immediately. We then ordered dinner. The soup came out, but still no oysters. Eventually got the oysters - service apologized with delay due to a computer print out malfunction. This was the only hiccup in the evening, otherwise the timing was impeccable along with the service. Unique seafood variations on some of the regular seafood items normally found on seafood restaurant menus. Would still recommend.

    (4)

  • Ana I.

    I highly recommend the happy hour, we found this place by chance and were pleasantly surprised. The service was great, drinks were excellent, and $1 oyster are a great value as well as excellent quality. We loved the place so much that ended up going there for two meals in a row.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Our fish dinner at Blueacre seemed fresh and was cooked tenderly, but the sauces and accompaniments were mundane. Mr. M called them heavy-handed. His pretty much tasted like french onion soup mix to me. My ratatouille tasted like steamed veggies with a jar red sauce. It was okay for a family dinner...but an overall disappointment to our Bay Area sensibilities. Our server was a gem and really helped turn the experience into something better. 3.5, with an extra half star for him.

    (3)

  • Cole D.

    Blueacre has some of the best seafood I've had in Seattle. I love the ambiance, and I have never encountered a friendlier wait staff.

    (5)

  • lee k.

    Mother's Day menu just printed out, we had 9 for an early dinner on this special occasion . We ordered many dishes to taste family style, so each of us could share more items. Starters like fried smelt, razor clam fritter, herrings were all good. Main entres selected with cod fish and chip, tile fish, fried catfish, halibut, ling cod, and a whole tourt. Not impressed with the Collard green though. The freshness of seafood justified the high prices. Other side dishes are well presented but seemed to be over priced. Services were acceptable since it was not busy at all. Ambience is fair. Will try their fresh oysters with many selections next time. The dinning chair was not comfortable, seemed to be sagging, that is a minus.

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    What do you say about a place that welcomes you with their co-owner? Perhaps it's a lesson in customer service, to have a personal stake in the needs and wants of the customers. Whatever the reason, it's a welcome change to the impersonal reception at many restaurants. Where Oceanaire used to sit, now sits a more modern and shall I say hip restaurant. The lighting is a cross between the modern Asian-owned motifs and the classical steak house theme places. Sure that sounds awful, but Terresa (the co-owner) does a perfect job mixing the themes, to make it inviting yet trendy. Let's talk food: Dine around Seattle dinner menu. Smoked Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo... Seriously WHAT IS THIS; whatever it is, it's pretty amazing. The mix of flavors is top notch, the spice is just about what I would expect from this delicious delight. My only complaint is that the "Dine around Seattle" portion is a little small. Grilled Bristol Bay Sockey Salmon... Okay, there is only one way to have this salmon, and that's to tell the server to have them cook it the minimum time, because that is how all good cooked salmon should be. By the time it's walked over to your table, it's perfect. This is delicious food here, a perfect portion, with good flavor; you can't go wrong with this plate of food. Forever Braised Pork Shoulder... OH MY... Super Tender, Juicy and Flavor all over. It's an explosion of goodness and yumminess. So tender, a fork is all you need, because if you dare to eat it, you need only take it slow, as this requires pure enjoyment. The Fennel Apple Jam on this dish... is something you can't miss, assuming you are into good food. DONE... if you are looking for cooked seafood, Seattle has a new contender. It's a polished restaurant that is outside the main downtown corridor of where most foodies go, but just know if you dare find this place, you will be rewarded with great food. ----------------------- Also just a note... there was a review from another yelper, about two servers "feuding"... I had the fortune of meeting these two. They are a load of fun; they have a friendly jovial completion in terms of providing the better customer service.

    (4)

  • Stacy T.

    My husband and I just came here for the first time about a month and a half ago. We've been back at least once a week since then! Fantastic happy hour ($3 draft beers, $5 wine & bubbly, $1 oysters) with a few unique food items that aren't on the regular menu (hot legs - think hot wings but the whole leg, and blackened catfish tacos). And the fish here is probably the freshest and tastiest I've had in Seattle. I love how they incorporate various techniques and different styles of cooking. The green curry mussels are probably one of the best mussel preparations I've had. I just can't say enough positive things about this place. Oh, and they cook a mean steak as well!

    (5)

  • Jenny A.

    I'm not a fan of seafood, but Blueacre made me a semi-lover. Came for dinner on a weeknight, they weren't too busy and we were seated instantly. The menu offers a wide selection of seafood. I wanted to be bold and tried the swordfish. My boyfriend ordered the Cioppino Cervera. The swordfish was deeelicious. It was cooked perfectly and wasn't dried out at all. However, I didn't like what the swordfish was paired with. It was plated with a Mediterranean-style couscous. I would have preferred something warmer. My boyfriends cioppino was DELICIOUS. It warmed the soul. The broth was tasty and there was so much seafood in the bowl. For dessert we ordered the PB&J 2.0 One word: AMAZINGGG!! It was peanut butter ice cream, homemade peanut butter on a sponge cake drizzled with strawberry sauce. It was soo good and I would eat a million of them if I could. Would come here to eat again, but not often due to the high prices.

    (4)

  • Robin B.

    I'm actually giving this place five stars to make up for the lower reviews. Why? Because Blueacre was that good, in my opinion. I arrived without reservations, but was seated quickly at the bar. I ordered a local Riesling, which arrived quickly (and was good) and then indulged in a crab cake. The crab cake was done to perfection with huge chunks of fresh crab, a crunchy outer layer and a mustard-like sauce that didn't overpower the rest of the dish. I followed that up with the maple syrup panna cotta, which was divine. The servers were friendly and efficient and made sure I had everything I needed. Even better? The location is right downtown so if you're visiting Seattle (or attending a convention nearby) and downtown is your home base, it's very easy to get to.

    (5)

  • Yisell D.

    It was A ok.. A little over priced for what you get if you ask me. Very nice looking place and attentive staff but there was nothing out of the extraordinary that will make me love this place . I had a pleasant dinner but will most likely not come back .

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    The service: Fantastic. The food: Amazing I've been for happy hour and dinner, for casual dining and special occasions and am continually impressed with everything Blueacre has to offer. My compliments go to the chef and servers every time. $1 happy hour oysters Salmon collars (to die for!!) Chowder, fish, Inventive cocktails,Sides to SHARE and absolutely perfect desserts. I've heard the brunch one of the best in town and I can't wait to try it!

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    I had high hopes for this restaurant but in the end was very disappointed - maybe we made bad choices. I emailed the restaurant for a reservation, as somehow I missed that I could use "open table". They did not respond within 24 hours so I called them to confirm. THEN they did send an email for a FREE appetizer which we redeemed for a $17!, yes, $17 dollar choice of a seafood cocktail. Big shrimp, nice pieces of crab but I did not care for the sauce - should have gotten the crabcake. Entrees were fish and chips, what can I say, husband likes fried seafodd, the best part of this choice were the few onion rings thrown in on top. I got the seafood stew, it was probably the best part of the evening but did not redeem the overall experience. There was alot of shrimp and such, with a tasty crouton, just the right amount of spice IMO. I have probably gotten 5 more emails since we dined there but alas we live in Atlanta. We did like the ambiance but in the end I wish we had made a different choice for one of our 3 dinners in Seattle. McCormick and Scmick is a chain :( so I nixed it but I think I probably would have enjyod the meal more there.

    (2)

  • Miyako L.

    Very, very, VERY meh. I really in all honesty do not know why this place was so crowded!! With a combination of extremely mediocre food, non-attentive service and the price to quality/quantity ratio being bad... I feel like we wasted a dinner while in Seattle. :/ We could have eaten somewhere a lot better.

    (2)

  • Susan C.

    The food was a 5, service 4.5, wait for food 3 but we did come in just behind two huge parties. Would have given a 4.5 star rating but not an option. Husband and I had the black cod and halibut both awesome. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Anne K.

    Found this restaurant during Restaurant Week and had an amazing exerience! First of all, their happy hour is fabulous--oysters were so fresh and nicely presented and drinks were nicely prepared. The bartender let me modify a drink on the happy hour menu--and when he brought it to me he wanted to make sure that I really liked it--or he would be happy to make a me a new one. First class service from the hostess, to the bartender, to the wait staff--without being pretentious or stuffy. Will definitely be back many more times. Loved this place--and free parking too! A great Seattle find!

    (5)

  • Spencer T.

    Great servers, fresh and delicious fish and seafood. A great place for a casual business dinner.

    (4)

  • Sin-Yaw W.

    The foods were tasty, wines and beers good, prices high, and services just OK. Somehow, on this Tuesday night, the services were slow. We needed to go find our waitress several times. I have no complaint for the foods. I ordered Cioppino. The flavors were intense and a bit spicy, but still delicious. Everyone order seafood and were pleased with the foods. The desserts, however, left room for improvement. Coffee were lukewarm and slightly burnt. Oysters were excellent. I probably will come again, simply because it is less crowdy than Steelhead and the foods are very good.

    (3)

  • Raven K.

    Simply spectacular! Appetizers, service, drinks, dinner- all amazing! You absolutely have to try the crab cake. It was delicious!

    (5)

  • Jenny Y.

    Upgrading to 4 stars for the Happy Hour. By far one of the best oyster happy hours I've had. Between 2 people, we slurped down 32 dollar oysters, a bowl of mussels, and some catfish tacos. I'm going to stick with my old review that the cooked food isn't great. The catfish tacos by far were the worst of the 3. The cocktails are still great Also had a diminished capacity that was strong and great. The atmosphere was laidback and the service was friendly and very fast. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Alicia S.

    Busy place, staff very friendly. Food was good. we order crab cakes for appetizer, which was pretty good. For main course we had the jumbo scallops and the ciopinno. The scallops were excellent and the ciopinno was very good also. Add 2 beers, a cocktail and a soda, the bill ended up been a little over $100. Highly recommend it.

    (5)

  • Marc S.

    Had a delicious meal - local, fresh salmon prepared very unusually with grilled fresh peaches and toasted almonds. A very generous slab of fish. Friendly waitress, very casual setting. Reasonably priced for fish. Wish I could have tried more - will come back.

    (4)

  • Chris O.

    food was just okay. I hate to base a rating on service, but the server was astonishingly rude after one member of our party came late and another canceled. We were still in the mandatory gratuity zone, so I can't understand his beef, I'm sure this has happened before. One item was on the menu that the kitchen hadn't served for "sometime" according to the server. Finally, when the server brought out the wrong dessert and was apprised of the situation, he scoffed and claimed that was what was ordered. disappointing. Oh, one bright spot, whoever was rockin' the tunes has decent taste in music.

    (1)

  • Tracy P.

    Great service, the salmon crostini was great, and the chioppino was some of the best I've had.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    This review needs to be given with a disclaimer. The one star is for truly appalling 'front of the house' service. We never got to dinner because we left in frustration. We called for a table and put our name on the list. When we got there, a rather harried hostess told us our table would be ready in 'just a couple of minutes'. After some waiting, including extended periods where neither of the two hostesses on duty were around to greet diners, we were told by the other hostess that our table wouldn't be ready for another 15 minutes! We decided to try eating in the bar, but had to abandon our seats when we realized that water was dripping from somewhere under the bar onto my wife's lap. We asked the bartender for a napkin to sop up the water, but he couldn't find any (!!). We decided it might be safer to dine in the dining room, but the hostess station was once again empty. Finally, we left in frustration and dined elsewhere. Blueacre's food is supposed to be really good, so you should probably give them a shot, just be ready for the possibility of really 'hit-or-miss' service. In most restaurants I would be a bit more patient with this, but when you're presenting yourself as a high-end dining experience, the 'amateur hour' performance of the front house staff is simply inexcusable.

    (1)

  • Rian D.

    I went to grab some late lunch happy hour with my coworkers the other day at Blueacre. It was my first time in and I was initially impressed with the interior and big comfy booth we were seated at. The happy hour menu looked quite nice too, $1 oysters! Awesome! Unfortunately things went downhill from there. Our server came over and quipped "Are you here for happy hour?" when we replied yes she turned on her heel and walked away. She came back shortly enough and thrust upon us one menu for our table of four. When I asked for a second menu to share she rolled her eyes and walked away for another one. I asked for two regular menus as well which perked her back up again. That is as good as it got the rest of our meal. The bad: -When it came time to order, we asked for "a half dozen happy hour oysters, please". My coworker asked, "Do you have Kumamotos?" The server said yes and we said, "great, we will have those". Unfortunately these oysters were anything but fresh. Instead of being firm, smooth and slightly sweet they were spongy, milky in color and very briny. (For the next 12 hours our stomaches were not in good shape, we should have known better.) Worse yet, when the check arrived we were charged $3.50 for each oyster instead of the happy hour price of $1 each. Thinking maybe it was a billing error we asked the server, she got defensive and said the Kumamotos weren't happy hour oysters. We asked her why she didn't mention that when we specifically ordered "happy hour oysters" and she shrugged and said sorry, clearly not caring. On top of our subpar oyster feast that we were only expecting to cost $6 total we now had to pony up $21. Not awesome. In addition to our oysters we ordered quite a few other things, also disappointing. -B & B salad (so overloaded with dressing it wilted on the fork, making it completely unedible) -Beet salad, tasty but could have used a lot more salad and less beets. -The 3 course prefix menu starter salad also drowning in dressing. -A grilled fish ramen bowl of sorts that just turned to a bowl of brown mush. -More attitude from the server when we asked to have our check split. The good: -The cheese plate was loaded with a nice variety of artisan cheeses, marcona almonds and crackers. -The french fries were just about perfect. -Beautiful dining environment. I really, really wanted to like this place. It is around the corner from my work and we recommend it to our clients all the time. Unfortunately that won't be the case anymore due to one incredibly rude server and unfortunate seafood.There are too many other good and friendly places to eat downtown.

    (1)

  • Felicia C.

    We had oysters, crab tator tots, and beet salad- all really good. However, the BLC sandwich was salty.

    (3)

  • C B.

    Had a great evening meal last Saturday night. Started with some oysters and the chili relleno. So tasty. I had the salmon and can't remember what my husband had since my salmon was so darn good and fresh. Best ever! So glad we made it here. The drinks were also tasty and the staff were great. Wonderful evening.

    (5)

  • paul s.

    Again And Again Kevin & Team does a fantastic job. Local, rustic, sustainable...... All in all top knoch. Thanks

    (5)

  • Hannah L.

    Yelpers know that for me, few places say comfort food like Steelhead Diner: it's a constant go-to spot for me, since before I even lived in Seattle. From the emphasis on sustainability to the interesting wine list to the incredibly varied menu, it always feels like home. So of course I was excited to find out that Ken and Terresa were taking over the old Oceanaire Seafood Room with a new venture: Blueacre. Four of us stepped in the door last week to give it a try. On a Sunday night around 6, there was plenty of empty space in the restaurant: the seating capacity is pretty massive by Seattle standards! As it sits on the corner of 7th and Olive, there are two walls of windows that offer nice light and views to everyone inside, even those seated against the back wall that opens up high to the kitchen. Service was prompt and friendly, and the familiar bread basket and butter triangle (different herbs here, though!) rapidly appeared on the table. (And reappeared a few times, for my butter-and-bread-loving dad.) The menu would be familiar to anyone who's eaten at Steelhead, although the organization is different (and the categories perhaps poetically related to the dishes populating them): several dishes are exact replicas, and many are at minimum reminiscent. Despite a few comments from other reviewers on prices, I'd say these are exactly the same that you'd pay at Steelhead, so it's far less expensive than I had anticipated it would be. My halibut with a veggie saute was just lovely; I've learned that fish is something the Davis' kitchen excels at, and I stick to it when ordering. (That and steak, actually: these folks can do rare like nobody else in town.) I added on a side of greens, as I've also learned to do since the Steelhead veggies are superb. Dad loved the chowder (I do too), and I was lucky enough to get to take home part of my sister's Wagyu beef burger - and eat it for breakfast the next morning! My man's crab cake sandwich, however, left a bit to be desired. Mostly because I don't think that a slice of cheese belongs anywhere near a crab cake.... Yet I just can't love Blueacre....The space feels large, corporate, touristy: too removed from the energy and bustle and noise and vibrance that Steelhead pulls off so well. The magic isn't there, or at least not yet. In a way, if the menu was less familiar, and pricier, I think the food would have matched the space more successfully than it currently does. The literal oyster bar is a good move toward that vibe; it's covered with yards of ice cubes and oysters, looks out onto bright 7th Ave. When I go back, that bar is where I plan to sit, so I can be all genteel and eat piles of freshly shucked oysters with a pretty drink at hand. And so I'll forget that, right at that moment, I could be in this joint I love, down near the Market, licking poutine gravy off my fingers and downing a glass of local Merlot, yelling across the table to be heard over the clinking glasses and the echoes bouncing out of the kitchen and off the plastic-encased rainbows of tied flies....

    (3)

  • Greg P.

    Went for lunch with family. Had 25 members and they placed us in the back private room. The interior was a very modern chic look. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered from a set menu. I had the clam chowder for starters, the ling cod for the entree, and the mousse for dessert. The broth did not overpower the clams and made each spoonful delicious. The ling cod was served over mashed potatoes and had crunchy panko bread crumbs. The opposites of crunch and tenderness complemented each other. The mouse was the perfect ending to a good lunch. Topped with a chocolate crunch, and not too sweet.

    (4)

  • Katie G.

    Attention Group Dinner planners! I can't say I had any expectations when I started my search for a restaurant to host my Mom's 60th birthday. I did the standard Google searches and sent out emails to restaurants I was interested in...including Blueacre, as one of many options. I quickly learned that there's a HUGE difference in the level of customer service offered for events like group dinners and Blueacre's exceptional responsiveness, positivity and above-and-beyond attitude won them the reservation. The food, wait staff and atmosphere won them a family full of life-long customers... Now listen up, because here's the part you'll want to pay attention to: Reason's I love Blueacre for group dining; 1. Responsive planning team - they answered all of my planning questions QUICKLY and without an attitude. Other restaurants were challenged to return a single email and were defensive about their minimum $ requirements. Which brings me to #2... 2. No minimums! A French restaurant, whose name most would recognize, wanted to charge me $1,600 for 10 people. No extras AND they were planning to charge a corkage fee + dessert fee (I wanted to bring in a personal peach pie for my mom, everyone else was planning to order off the menu, they wouldn't budge). Lets be honest, when you bring a huge group somewhere and the promise of a high check, you expect some considerations to be made. Maybe wave ONE fee. Nope, nothing, nada from the other guys. 3. Personalized experience - preset menu created by me in collaboration with their chef, printed and personalized with the copy of my choosing, picture of my mom, printed and waiting at the table, free of charge. You want flowers, candles or other decorations? They have that too, free of charge. 4. Good food, great staff, great setting - The three pillars of dining, they delivered.

    (5)

  • Stefan H.

    I have only been here for happy hour so when I saw they were participating in Seattle Restaurant Week I was looking forward to having dinner there. Made reservations for 7:30 and didn't get seated till 7:50. Once seated we ordered a couple drinks and chose from the special menu which we had already looked at online. Couple minutes later the waiter comes back and tells us that one of our appetizers and 2 of our entrees were sold out. First of all I can't believe that they would run out of something so early and second of all I can't believe neither the hostess or the waiter would inform us there were some menu changes. So we change our selections and are waiting for water and bread. The first thing to come out is our appetizers, before our drinks and bread. I then have to ask the waiter again if our drinks our coming. Then half way through the drinks the bread finally comes. The food was good but the service was poor. I understand this is a discounted meal for restaurant week and I am a younger demographic than what is common for this place, but I would have expected them take this opportunity to convince me that this is worth coming back and having another meal. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.

    (2)

  • Joyce J.

    I was here for an organization function. There were shrimp cocktail, roasted vegetables with balsamic dressing, tuna poke bruschetta, and a couple other bruschetta. Everything was decent but nothing too amazing.

    (3)

  • Negar M.

    Great feeder salmon:-) great oysters :-) good wine :-) can't ask for more :-)

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    My wife and I went here for brunch on Sunday morning. The food was absolutely fantastic as well as the service. I had the Curry mussels and my wife had the Eggs Michael. Both were as perfect as expected. The chef/owner came by our table personally to ensure we were having a great meal. We liked it so much we actually did some shopping and came back for dinner. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. The best parking would be at Pacific Place but there are plenty of pay lots, although owned by diamond, so watch your time.

    (5)

  • Linda H.

    This is a great place to go to for Happy Hour. We happened to walk by since we were early for our play at the Paramount and decided to give it a try. We wanted to try everything on the Menu including the Tator Tots!! But we settled for this (haha): PACIFIC OYSTERS ON THE 1/2 SHELL - Pink peppercorn mignonette was a great refreshing combination with the cold raw oysters. I wanted more! POULSBO VIKING PICKLED HERRING - Horseradish sour cream, pickled onion, sea salt crostini (this was actually good sized bread not a small hard type you would think) was yummy yummy in my tummy. *Warning if you don't like fish, don't try this. Other than that, if you love fish and pickled types of food...this is a must try! BLACKENED CATFISH TACOS - Salas veracruzano, warm corn tortillas and catfish was sooo yummy. Who doesn't like fish tacos. The catfish was well spiced indeed. SMOKED SALMON POTATO SKINS - Covered with cream cheese and whipped cream and sprinkled with bits of boiled egg was a nice mixture it would taste better if the bacon tasted more fresh...maybe when we had it was a bit over cooked... but over all it was still good. The whipped cream added a perfect light touch to the heavy potato filling. The wait staff was very friendly too and seating there was no wait when we went. This was on a Sunday around 530.

    (4)

  • Jen T.

    Definitely a fan of their HH! Menu offers a nice selection of seafood. My top picks are the mussels and fries ($7) good size portion and the potted salmon ($3)...delish! Unlike a lot of the other HH's in the area- the space is nice and you can actually get a group in there with out having to all sit on bar stools!

    (4)

  • John A.

    Amazing food and service! The breau Bridge was amazing! The gumbo was also very good. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Loved, loved, loved this place. The food was amazing, the wine good and the service attentive. That covers it. For those who want details, read on: Cuyler, our waiter, was helpful with suggestions but not pushy. The manager came to offer recommendations and was friendly, not pushy/up-sell-y. We showed up on a Friday night w/ no reservation because we couldn't get into a "famous" place on Pier 66 and I'm so glad. The bread was warm, the large variety of wines was cool, especially in the half bottle size, perfect for 2 to split, we had a leisurely dinner and were not rushed out. My swordfish was amazing and healthy to boot! We split dessert and I was in heaven! Go check this place out. It's not cheap, so bring your plastic, but it's well worth it for a luxurious night out.

    (5)

  • Bruce R.

    Excellent food, clueless service (for the most part). Sat at the oyster bar. Waitress showed up, took our drink orders, and disappeared. Want to order food, but oyster bar chef doesn't seem to take orders (although he did for another customer). Eventually, waitress arrives with a beer and told us she was waiting for someone to get our bottle of wine. More waiting. No one to order food from. Considered running up the block to Subway for a foot-long. Eventually, manager comes out with bottle of wine. He tells us we're supposed to order with our waitress, but is kind enough to take our order himself. Food runner was fast, efficient, and friendly. Oyster bar chef was as helpful as a busy oyster bar chef can be. Waitress was MIA most of the evening. Couldn't even get us our check in a timely manner. That being said, the food rocked. David the oyster chef knows his stuff and was super helpful guiding us to the night's best oysters and away from some duds (he gave me a sample of one dud that I was originally considering so I could confirm his recommendation). Fried razor clams were sweet and delicious -- they didn't really need the sweet-hot mustard sauce, though that was nice enough. Seafood gumbo was great -- lots of seafood, dark roux -- the way it's supposed to be; one tip: order a bowl, it's a much better deal than the small cup. Spot prawn bisque was creamy and delicious. Roasted asparagus in pesto sauce was well liked by my companions. Noticed that the oyster bar chef in addition to shucking and serving had to bus the dirty plates from the oyster bar -- it's crazy to not have a busser there on a busy Saturday night. Hopefully, these service problems get ironed out. The food was excellent and makes me want to come back, but the service was as confused as I've ever seen.

    (4)

  • Marc W.

    Really good seafood and pretty good service. It's the old Oceanaire restaurant, which seemed to be a bit stronger, and the menu is pretty similar. I've been there several times with a date as well as with large groups, and they always seem to do well. The atmosphere seems to suffer from the lack of a crowd and energy, but the food makes up for it. The location is a little odd, which probably contributes to the lack of a crowd, but it's easy to get in and they have a great wine list.

    (4)

  • Ozzy G.

    Last night was my second visit to this fabulous restaurant. On my first visit I had the MahiMahi and was impressed by the flavor & the thickness of the piece I was served. Last night my friend ordered the same and again excellent quality and flavor. Hooray for consistent good food. I ordered the Surf -n- Turf which is steak topped with crab. Not crab crumbles or shreds but big beautiful pieces of crab and a generous amount too. My steak was cooked perfectly, the sauce was a taste explosion in my mouth and the crab was fabulous. We finished our meal with Black Velvet Cake with Coconut ice cream. By far the best coconut ice cream I have ever had even counting my trips to Hawaii. Our server was very friendly (both of them) and made suggestions that were helpful but not pushy. I woke up this morning to a thank you email with a coupon for a free appetizer on my next visit! This has to be because I made the reservations on line. I highly suggest doing so. We had the Crab / Shrimp Remoulade and it was also amazing. The menu changes daily! A sure sign of an excellent chef who buys what is fresh locally. Go here, order seafood and leave delighted. I will be back many times.

    (5)

  • nichelle w.

    Sorry, draft saved but did not post from december ..Serves was great, destiny was our waitress. Nice girl. food was so-so

    (3)

  • Kathy A.

    I'd give them 3.5 stars. I'd been meaning to try this place out for a while and finally was able to dine here for dinner the other night. There were some hits, but a few misses as well. After being seated we were brought water and bread immediately. The bread was a nice multigrain sort of thing and the butter was topped with lemon shavings which was unique, but actually quite good. I was a little thrown off at first when one waitress came by and talked to us about the menu, and then another came and asked if we were ready to order drinks, and finally a third came and introduced herself as our waitress. It didn't help that they all looked pretty similar too. They have a pretty extensive cocktail list and a nice selection of wines including those by the glass and half bottles. We all shared the different dishes we ordered so I got to try a lot of different menu options. To start the Elk Sausage dish with polenta and huckleberry gastrique is really good. One thing to note that is not mentioned on the menu and just happened to come up in conversation with the waitress is that it does contain pork as well (the sausage is made in house). So heads up to any non-pork eaters. But the dish is really hearty and the huckleberry sauce is excellent. There isn't too much polenta, but what is there is good. They have a few different salad options, all are good, nothing spectacular. For entrees, I think my favorite of the night had to be the cioppino. They aren't shy with the seafood and shellfish and the broth is delicious. The only strange thing (not that it was a problem) was that they also had some pasta in with the broth. I had never seen that before in a cioppino dish. The other two entrees were a bit of misses. One of my dining companions had the steak (I know...who gets steak at a seafood restaurant...) It wasn't bad, just nothing amazing, but that is to be expected. The other dish (mine) was a bit of a disappointment. Certain elements of the dish were great, but the main component, the fish itself, was overcooked and they somehow managed to sucked all of the flavor out of such a rich piece of fish. The apples and hazelnuts on the side were a nice touch and not too sweet and the butternut squash ravioli was probably the best thing on the plate. Too bad there was only one. Dessert was one big hit and one MAJOR miss. The bread pudding with vanilla rum ice cream was awesome. I wish we got two of those. The German chocolate cake was a HUGE disaster. It was the most minuscule piece of cake I've ever seen and probably the driest cake I've ever had in my life. Whatever you do, NEVER order this dessert. Consider yourself warned...

    (3)

  • Joe C.

    I reserved a reservation for an out of towners birthday. I scheduled it on open table. I think that the atmosphere is ok. It kinda reminds me of a Homestead Suites cafeteria setting with a fancier bar area. First we ordered 2 of every oyster. Those were great. The B&B salad was good. My entree, seared scallops were too salty for my taste and drowning in butter. The side dishes that I ordered were really good. Beets and Collard Greens. The reason that I gave this only 2 stars is because the service was iffy at best. She could not get our orders right when she returned to the table with our food. It also seemed rushed. She was ready to take the plates away before they were finished. The food was fine, even good, but when the service is so so I don't want to return.

    (2)

  • Kyle M.

    Enjoyed a good meal at the Blueacre after a long day of travel to the west coast. Since my body was on eastern time, we arrived about 4:00 pm just after opening while my body thought it was dinner time. So we were the only ones there. That said we got lots of attention from the servers. But they were probably looking for something to do, so we were the happy recipients of the extra attention. I had the artichoke crusted halibut. It was quite good, very tender and flaky, not to strong. The coating was pretty heavy, but I thought it had a good complementary taste. Also ordered a side of asparagus. Wow! This side was really good... stopped eating the fish to be sure that we finished the side- it was that good. Had asparagus other times in Seattle this week, but not any as good as the Blueacre. Also, save room for dessert. The shortcake was a very tasty, but not too sweet end to the meal. Very nice. My colleague had the german chocolate cake and nearly licked the plate. Definitely would go back again... and try something else with my asparagus :)

    (4)

  • John G.

    Wonderful seafood restaurant in Seattle. Was attending a convention and walked the two blocks to the restaurant. Was greeted in a very friendly manner by a lady who turned out to be the owner. Sat us down promptly and was very cordial in talking to us about where we were from. Nice touch. We both ordered the Alaskan King Salmon. Also, got the NW clam chowder. Clam chowder was tasty and delicious. The fish was cooked superbly and was tender and very flavorful to the bite. Loved it. Side was steamed vegetables. Great lunch and I would return during next visit to Seattle for sure. Bon Appetite!!!

    (4)

  • Sharon T.

    Dropped in for dinner since this place was suggested by hotel staff. Clean, minimal... not quite the place I would dress up to go to. The clam chowder is a definite, Cioppinni and Fish & Chips didn't quite hit the spot. Drinks are well thought out though - and I definitely commend them for a great bartender. It wasn't exactly the most positive feeling to come back to the hotel room to turn on the news and see a warning against the consumption of oysters going on... especially WITHOUT warning from restaurant staff or any indication of letting any of their patrons know what is going on. Had they told me the origin of the oysters and why they continued to serve it, I would have felt more at ease, but was def. disappointed to have a slight reaction to my meal that evening, and not be warned at all.

    (3)

  • Lauren B.

    Meh. There's lots of better seafood places in Seattle. My 2lb lobster was $60 and slightly over cooked. The waiter was smug. And they were out of the crab, scotch and corn appetizer we originally ordered.

    (2)

  • The B.

    What a crock of s#*t. You charged me $3.75 for each Arnold Palmer?! I will never return especially when there is so much great seafood elsewhere in town. Ya I'm pissed, especially in this economy AND when your paying $94 for lunch for two people! I'm done. Child please. Kiss the baby. C'mon man!

    (1)

  • DJ S.

    Great dinning experience from the server Robin to the fantastic halibut

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    I came here on a 'welcome to the new job' lunch with my boss and generally enjoyed it. The dining room was spacious and pretty. While the prices are a little higher than a restaurant I would normally choose on my own, the 'Love Boat' menu is a good deal, with 3 courses for $15. I selected the clam fritters, cod, and chocolate mousse, and all were good but the cod was my favorite (who knew fish could beat out chocolate?). It was chunks of cod over a bed of mashed potatoes with crispy crumbles on top. Absolutely delicious! The clam fritters were also quite good, with just enough kick to be interesting, but they were buried underneath the fennel salad which had to be tossed aside in order to save room for the delicious chocolate mousse with cocoa bits on top. The mousse was creamy and rich, too rich for me to finish it actually. Service was generally on point, except the waitress took a long time to come by and collect the check, which normally doesn't bother me but being lunchtime on a weekday, I would hope they would realize people need to get back to work. The only other downside was the food was a little rich and gave me a bit of a stomachache afterwards. I would come back here on a special occasion, and try to order a lighter appetizer to go with that delicious cod entree!

    (4)

  • Quynh T.

    I went here on a business dinner with some people visiting the country who had their eye on seafood (specifically salmon). We got a nice little corner ensconced by a couple mini walls which was nice because it was one of the few restaurants where I didn't have to shout to be heard, although their choice in ambient music was questionable. We went through the full feast, appetizers (the mussels in purgatory were good, and although oysters are not my thing, everyone thought there were really fresh and good), salads/soups (nothing really special), main course (I had the scallops, which had a kick and a little salty, but cooked to perfection), and dessert/coffee (the bread pudding with ice cream was amazing, but there were these chunks of sugar that were just waaay to damn sweet. Overall, the service was attentive, the ambiance contemporary, and the food was good.

    (4)

  • Cinnatea L.

    Not my favorite.... not by a long shot. And sad as it was a recommendation of a friend who knows the chef. Went here for happy hour before Wicked. The crab and shrimp tater tots were not as good as they should have been or were hyped up to be. The fish tacos were subpar but probably the best thing we had. The salmon potato skins - best thing about them was the capers barely any salmon at all. And the "legs" were god-awful. HUGE chicken legs (think medium to large sized bird) served happy hour buffalo-style. WAY to big for happy hour. Unappealing. And the "homemade lemonade" was a joke. I was so annoyed she called it lemonade. It was lemon water with sweetener. The waitstaff was oblivious and our waitress seemed less than thrilled to be there. Would not recommend. Too bad.

    (1)

  • Roy M.

    Circumstance has taking me back here a few times since I wrote my last review. I came to like their cioppino. It had a great broth and an abundance of seafood and a complicate and yummy broth. But it tended to be uneven. Sometimes it was too spicy, sometimes too hot (thus overcooking the seafood in it). But it tended to seem to be a good value for $18, and worth the semi crap shoot of quality. But in less than a year it first went from $18, then to $22, then to $24. And it really is not worth that. It might be if it was always good and always had a generous amount of high quality fish and shell fish. But that bowl I got tonight was not very good. And reviewing the menu they have raised their prices a lot. This place is not worth the prices they are asking for their food...

    (2)

  • Larena H.

    We stopped by here when they had the Dine Out Seattle special going on. For the appetizer, I had the Crispy Clam Fritters, Fennel Salad, Aji Amarillo, Avocado Sublime. It was delicious, and I didn't have to share since my s/o doesn't like avocado. There was a plan there. There's always a plan... Bwuahahaha! My main dish was the House Smoked Salmon A'La Vodka, Torchio Pasta, Wilted Spinach, Sauce Aurora. It was quite tasty. They didn't have the dessert available as part of the prix fixe lunch special, so they offered me a pecan pie as a substitution. As a Southerner, I luuuuuuurvs me some pecan pie. I have to say: I approved - highly! That was one of the best pecan pies I have had in ages. The crust was sweet and flavorful, and the filling itself was just perfection in a pie plate. Apparently the chef is from Louisiana, so major kudos to them for knowing how to make a proper pecan pie! All in all, I will be back. The service was prompt and friendly, and that pecan pie haunts my dreams (in a good way).

    (5)

  • Bob R.

    The reviewer who said it feels like a hotel lobby is right. It's not an interesting interior design by any stretch - no warmth, definitely not romantic. But that's OK. What I care about most is service and quality of the food. Our waitress was fine, mostly very attentive and accommodating. I had their house green salad with the recommended vinaigrette dressing, and for an entree I had catfish. The salad had a nice assortment of greens and cherry tomatoes, but unfortunately the greens had seen better days. They were limp, had no crunch -- in other words, they were old and should've been thrown out . Worse, the salad was way over-dressed, which might not be so bad if the dressing had any flavor, but it didn't. As for the catfish - I've enjoyed catfish at many restaurants. Normally I see plate of actual fillets - you know, something that LOOKS LIKE FISH, either pan fried or deep fried to a golden brown, with a nice crunch in the bite. What arrived was a large plate of under-cooked fries (frozen, the kind you get at Safeway in the frozen food section) and what looked more like chicken fingers than catfish - clearly a frozen, mass produced product, each piece identical to the other, undercooked, soft and mushy, no crunch, very little flavor - a big plate of bland blonde previously frozen slop. And no lemon garnish. Drink prices, though high, were fair when compared to the competition. Wine by the glass selection was decent enough. Food prices are very high - $18.00 for my catfish ala McDonalds. Any fresh seafood was in the $35+ range. All in all a negative experience, even if not quite a disaster. But you couldn't convince me to give it a second try.

    (2)

  • Joshua H.

    The food was good. Dress code is Seattle casual if you don't want to stick out. My family and I were on a road trip so we had comfortable clothes on that made us stick out a little. There are booths available and finger food if you have little kids. I would not recommend sitting at a table in the middle. The noise is moderate to high inside. Expect to spend at least $100 for two.

    (4)

  • Jeremy M.

    UPDATE: Gave this place another shot after having a mixed experience the first time. This time we didn't have to wait 30 minutes for someone to come check on us after sitting down and the food was awesome once again. We've had 4 different entrees here now and all 4 were excellent! I'd have to say this is probably my favorite place for seafood now in Seattle... --------------------------------------------------­------------------------------------------------ 1st review: The downside (and it was a big one) was that it took almost 30 minutes before anyone came to our table to take a drink or food order!! The waiters got their signals crossed and each guy thought the other one had us covered and there we were about to start gnawing on our own fingers we were so hunger. The food here was outstanding though! In fact, probably one of the top couple of places I've eaten at in Seattle. And after they got their staffing of tables squared away, the waiter was very good, apologetic for us having to wait and comped us each a free dessert

    (4)

  • Jen P.

    I came here for lunch with some coworkers and we all partook in the 3 courses for $15 deal. The food (at least mine was) was on point..... I had the salad, cod dish and the banana's foster.... my only complaint is that I overindulged and went back to work with a stomach ache. It was soooooooo good. :) I'm a fan. The service was lacking. It definitely left something to be desired. It took way too long between courses. It was a special treat!

    (4)

  • Amy O.

    Ate here for happy hour yesterday in the bar area right at 3pm. Got very sick from the $1 oysters. Additionally, the waitress was rude. I do not recommend this restaurant and would never go back.

    (1)

  • Veronica C.

    For some reason, I had high expectations for this restaurant. Everyone ordered something different, and I ordered the Cioppino Cervera. It was just okay, nothing to rant nor rave about. There were large prawns, fin fish, clams, and pasta in the tomato broth. The boyfriend ordered the fish and chips and he didn't seem too happy with it. He said the batter was too thick so it was soggy on the inside. The "chips" were okay too, nothing out of the ordinary. I think the only one who really enjoyed the food was whoever that ordered the salmon. I personally did not taste it so I can't give an honest review or make a comment on it. If anything, their bread basket was good. I think it was sourdough and some sort of wheat bread. They served it with butter topped with an aioli and lemon shavings. For me, that was the best part of the meal. The service was okay. They weren't horrible, but at the same time, they weren't spectacular. It could be because they were pretty busy. Given the chance, I probably will not return. There are other places I would much rather embark on, like their sister-restaurant Steelhead Diner.

    (2)

  • Anne P.

    Disappointed in food for the cost. I expect a seafood restaurant in Seattle that has access to such high quality seafood to be exceptional. I felt the chef's relied to heavily on the deep fryer and heavy creamy sauces. Dishes were heavy and ruined beautiful ingredients. Especially disappointed by the huge price tag for what was presented. Service was friendly but did not seem too knowledgeable about the menu.

    (1)

  • Corey C.

    Travesty of a meal. Arrived at 5:30 on a Saturday evening and they screwed up almost everything. Was warned that Cesar salad had anchovies, which I like, arrived without anchovies. When I asked where they were I was told that they actually were out. By 6 pm on a Saturday they were also inexplicably out of forks? Was sold hard by waitress on the Kampachi. Should have known better as she sung the praise of a farm raised fish, but was told it would be terrific and should be served close to raw. Arrived nearly well done and sitting alone on a hot white plate. Tasteless and terrible presentation (were they also out of garnish or side vegetables?). all for $34?! Finally asked to substitute ice creams on a velvet cake when ordered but arrived with ice cream as on menu. Why would anyone eat here?

    (2)

  • Rrr V.

    Hostess: 4.0 Waiter: 4.0 Food-taste, presentation: 3.0 Property-style, decor, ambiance: 4.0 With drinks called Termporary Restraining Order, Diminished Capacity; not only did it bring a smile to my face for their creative cognominates but also in its concoction. Go for HH, you may find yourself in a blissful amnesia!

    (4)

  • Tom C.

    Oysters for the rich and famous.... So first time posting... I should have read yelp better.... I love Oysters, I enjoy them monthly.. I was looking for something different and focus on Oyster lovers.. don't go here.. they are way too expensive.. most of the good oysters 3-3.5 each.. al le carte... yes they were good.. but $80 bucks for 10 oysters, 2 shooters, 1 glass of wine and salad... yikes.. The oysters in this region are great no matter where you go, from my experience.. And you don't have to be rich to afford them..

    (2)

  • Marty H.

    Had a great meal and very pleasant experience at Blueacre tonight. Staff was great and relaxed. Blackened cod was terrific and unique.

    (5)

  • Ron R.

    Just OK. Had whole (what was suppose to be) a 2 lb dungeness crab and 2 lb lobster. Crab was no where near two pounds. Just average and way over prices. Better prices & taste at other restaurants in the area. Dungeness came out with a sauce and fried. My wife just wanted an nice steamed crab and had no idea it was prepared this way. The flavor of the crab was gone and hidden from all the other stuff on it. The lobster was meaty but not sweet as expected. Football game on in the bar and you could hear the employee's yell over the whole restaurant, just wanted a nice quiet dinner with my wife and for the price we paid we didn't have that. Over a $200 bill for mediocre seafood. Sorry, but very disappointed.

    (2)

  • Hai Yen N.

    A couple years ago, I came here for a very lovely and elegant seafood dinner. There were fancy varieties of fish and fancy ingredients like Hawaiian pink sea salt and yet I didn't feel compelled to Yelp about it. I am sure there are a lot of other reasons to come here, but the only one I feel you need to know about is the oyster happy hour. The variety of oyster offered during happy hour is chosen by your friendly shucker working that day and don't automatically assume it's the cheapest variety (we enjoyed some fantastic Treasure Cove oysters). $1 an oyster from 4 pm - 6 pm, served on a bed of crushed ice along with lemon wedges and three sauces: soy-ginger, cocktail with grated horseradish, and a classic mignonette. The oysters were fresh, just the right size, and with lots of delicious brine. I was a whore; I ate a dozen. I drank happy hour red wine for $5 a glass and I left very happy and very satisfied. The location is great, kitty corner from Pacific Place and it was easy finding two seats at the bar. Our server was wonderful and also had kind eyes. Undoubtedly, I will return for many more oysters.

    (4)

  • Joe F.

    On vacation in Seattle. Checked for closest seafood to our hotel. This popped up with good ratings. Nice place kinda swanky décor. Decided to try a little of everything. Had some king crab, crab cakes, chowder, and a couple oysters. All of it was tasty. The king crab was huge and definitely the best there. Kinda pricey, but quality food and service

    (4)

  • Patty R.

    Whoa, happy hour oysters! Super fresh and tasty. Brisk service. $3 draft beer. Lots of seating. What's not to like? I didn't try the rest of the menu but these oysters alone are worth a visit.

    (5)

  • Donna W.

    The black cod was one of the best fish preparations I've ever tasted. My husband loved his Arctic char. Service was spot on. Coming from the Bay Area, we thought the food, service, and value were excellent!

    (5)

  • Patricia P.

    I really enjoyed this place. The food was excellent and reasonably priced considering the class of restaurant. My friends loved their oysters and salmon. I had a great rib eye steak and really enjoyed everything that came on the side. Totally recommend it.

    (4)

  • Su S.

    Went there for HH. Had 2 drinks. They were incredibly good. Service was great. Will definitely go back to try more!

    (5)

  • Ryan W.

    I took my dad here when we visited Seattle in November. We were looking for great seafood and, after checking out this menu and reading the reviews, this place seemed like the best option. The service was okay. Our server was friendly but for the small amount of tables she seemed to be covering, did not check on us that much, I'm not sure whether they just like to leave you alone or whatever or if she was just busy with other things but we did not see her very much and runners brought all of our bread, food, and drink refills. I did try one of their cocktails which featured douglas fir essence (christmas tree flavor...) interesting! I love seeing these types of ingredients in a drink menu. My dad was in the mood for crab and the only crab on their menu was priced by the pound - they told us all they had were 2 lb. crabs. So, we decided not to pay $60 for a crab for dinner and went the fish route. We did, however, split a dungeness crab cake appetizer. This was pretty good, though I'm not sure it was worth the almost $20 price tag. For dinner my dad had the tuna and I had sole. I've never had sole before so wanted to try it. It wasn't very memorable. The tuna was pretty impressive, though. The star of the entire meal was their poutine. Good fries, awesome gravy, beecher's flagship cheese - stop right there. Get three of these and call it a night. In all, for a side, cocktail, appetizer and two entrees the bill was a bit over $100 without tip. Pretty expensive, but expected.

    (3)

  • Maria M.

    The food is fantastic. The place is beautiful. The staff is very accommodating it was 15 minutes till closing time and they still sat us down served us no rush. Very helpful and accommodating. Talked my fiance into trying something out of his comfort zone that was so delicious and beautifully plated. The fish was so fresh, the crab outstanding and the wine and ambiance madden my visit perfect. Highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • John K.

    Had a very good dinner here. One of the guys had the angry dungeness crab (he said it was REAL good; it looked really good), another had the black cod, and I had the catfish. All were good, but if I return I will have the dungeness crab next time. Service prompt and helpful, although not as good as I think it could be. All in all, a delightful meal.

    (4)

  • Paul R.

    Nope. Sat at the bar and the service was great. Had the oysters and they were really good, except I asked for wild WA only and got farmed CA Kumamatos for part of them. Salmon was delivered 2 minutes after I got my dozen oysters - sent back. When arrived later it was an overcooked-over priced 6 oz serving +/-, not enough, but the prep was okay tasting. No chardonnay by the glass? Oh yes, expensive. not going back,but felt like it used to really good, just lost the plot...

    (2)

  • Molly A.

    you know, i would definitely go back. i'll keep this short & sweet. the clam chowder was different (a bit watery) but tasty, the butter/oil stuff with the bread is great & our server was knowledgeable & friendly for sure. i had the olive crusted halibut which was very very good, my mom devoured her salmon, & my stepdad enjoyed his seared tuna. i don't like tuna much, especially when it's raw (or near so) but i even liked his dish. there were definitely other dishes i'd like to try!

    (4)

  • Joseph M.

    Stopped in here after the new year holiday and it was dead quiet so we got special treatment from the waitstaff... The plates are huge and splitting is recommended! We tried the scazerack (spelling?) cocktail which is supposedly the oldest cocktail known. It was fantastic!! We also had the crab cakes...tots amaizing. Split a salad and a fish entre and we were stuffed!! Great atmosphere and good food + service so I give this 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Al C.

    The oysters were amazing. The menu separates the oyster by the area they were harvested and the staff is well educated on each of the nuances to look for and appreciate. Black cod on special was cooked perfectly. Ambiance is high end with a long bar and comfortable seating. A must visit when downtown.

    (4)

  • Chuck R.

    Food is fresh and well prepared. King and Sockeye salmon entrees were quite nice, but seemed overpriced for what we got. Halibut entrees were also good, but again, seemed a wee expensive for what was served. Our complaint with this place, and the reason it gets only three stars, is the impersonal nature of the service. Staff simply wasn't all that friendly. Our server actually disappeared for most of the meal and seemed more preoccupied with the magnificence of his beard than with pleasing diners. My recommendation is to enjoy the good food here if you find yourself here for some reason, but don't actually SEEK to dine here.

    (3)

  • Ponarett X.

    The decor stays true to the name. The restaurant is immersed in hues of blue. It makes me feel like I'm in the ocean. I came here with my family for the Dine Around Seattle lunch. I started with the roasted cauliflower fritters. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If I didn't know they were cauliflower, I never would have guessed. The cheese sauce it came with had a little kick to it. The apple chutney was weird; it totally did not work with the other flavors. My sister had the jicama salad and that was really bland. I do not recommend it. My main course was the mahimahi with an onion confit, blue cheese, and crispy fried onions. The mahimahi was so meaty, it felt like I was eating a steak. I loved the fried onions! My sister had the ling cod and the crumb topping was so buttery that it just kind of dissolved once it hit your tongue. My dad ordered the steak and eggs and when my dad asked for steak sauce, they actually whipped up a homemade steak sauce for him! What great service! Oh, prior to our meal, we got a basket of bread. The bread was like any other bread at a restaurant but the biscuits that were included were delicious! They might just be a brunch time thing though. Their brunch menu looks pretty good. I definitely want to go back and try that.

    (3)

  • Dana P.

    Came here with a party of 15. We got a private room which was great and quieter than the main restaurant. The food was great and our server was awesome. Loved the Dungeness crab and bay shrimp tater tots. The dessert was good. Parking convenient and free!

    (4)

  • Brian H.

    Host: We had reservations at 7:30pm. When we got there, she said, "let me see if I have a table". It was puzzling but she came right back and sat us a nice big booth. Servers: Chuyler (pronounced Kyler) & Jenn (pronounced "Jin") were both friendly, nice, knowledgeable of the menu and overall pretty good at their job. Food: Super solid line-up of local seafood choices. We tried the raw oyster platter, clams (me lots), trout and it was all pretty tasty. Blueacre does a super nice job with presentation of their dishes. The trout came out looking like something out of an Iron Chef challenge. Desserts: Warm apple pie, ice cream, cheesecake and all pretty solid.

    (4)

  • Tracy A.

    From atmosphere to service a top notch experience. Oysters, salmon and crab were fresh out of the water. Highly recommend and I look forward to returning on my next trip.

    (5)

  • Cami G.

    Tasty eats! I ate the following: Starters: Totten inlet clams, jumbo dungeness crab cakes, roasted cauliflower and cambazola fritters Main course: grilled wild Alaskan king salmon Dessert: chocolate pecan pie I know, I'm a gluttonous bitch but MAN, everything was so delicious. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable about each and every dish and gave us recommendations baste on our tastes. I highly recommend Blueacre Seafood! It's relatively pricey but a great place to go to if you want to treat yourself and be decadently spoiled by the wait staff, the menu goods, the ambiance, and the fabulous bathrooms (check 'em out!).

    (5)

  • Stef M.

    Stopped in for happy hour before a show at the Paramount theater recently. I tried one of their special cocktails with douglas fir gin. Sounded good. Tasted like a grandma's perfume. Blech. The bread they had was quite good. I ordered geoduck ceviche that was mediocre. The geoduck was fresh and tasty, but the ceviche was overpowered by a tomato-y ketchup flavor that was just gross. This visit was to the bar only - I would come again to try their regular dinner menu and probably try to steer clear of any unique cocktails or mixed fish concoctions. I have heard that their fresh, simple fish dishes are actually quite good.

    (3)

  • Mark W.

    Have been to Blueacre Seafood three times in four visits to Seattle. Always great food and great service!

    (4)

  • Carina G.

    Went there for lunch and ordered their blue acre salad, tasted like something you would get at a school salad bar. My girlfriend ordered off the 3 for $20 menu, she had the corn fritter, which were yummy, but her chicken salad was over-salted. Let's just say they're probably not known for their salads. I also had some oysters, can't go wrong with those after all, they're served raw.

    (1)

  • Naz G.

    Best oysters ive ever had! Cant wait for my next trip out to seattle :)

    (4)

  • Mae D.

    Delicious seafood restaurant. We started off with Butter Poached Alaskan King Crab legs which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Their clam chowder soup was creamy and filled w/ clams except potatoes were a bit larger than most clam chowder soup anywhere else. I enjoyed the Steamed whole 2lb Maine lobster except for the sides that came with the dish. My husband had a 2lb Angry whole Dungeness crab and was very satisfied with the entire dish. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and would definitely recommend this place to friends looking for a good seafood restaurant in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    We sat next to Kathy C who also reviewed last nights performance. We were a party of two going to the theater but to ACT. This was my first time, and I was completely impressed with everything. The only negative thing I have is that I dont like the unsalted butter floated on olive oil with salt on top. There was not enough butter, it was bland, not enough salt, which is a shame because the bread is fantastic. I am sure it is nice to use the same bland butter for everything, but the bread service really needs something more suited for it. At the very least give us a pinch of extra high quality salt so that we can amp it up if we want. Oysters were fab, love the three sauces rather than two that I get most places, love that in the traditional cocktail sauce the horseradish is on top so if you dont like a lot it is easy for you to fix by taking some out before stirring. Very thoughtful. Thoughtful as well is that the oyster are served on a lazy susan and that they bring out a printed paper that tells where the different oysters are going by the position of the sauces. The sauces were all great, the oysters all very fresh, very cold, and had been well treated. I had the petrale sole with brown butter which was perfect except for the salt problem, by daughter had an asian presentation on some sort of fish that I dont remember that was very interesting and delish. We shared a piece of chocolate pecan pie which was amazing, even the crust. Lots of deserts on the list, all slightly twisted from traditional, all but the ice cream made in house which is very rare now. Service was almost perfect. Almost all guys which is strange, I wonder what is up with that. Bottom line, this place is well put together as a concept, as a space, and operationally. The night we went the food was all spot on and the service team performed to very high standards. I love that the people running this place have clearly thought through every little detail, it really shows.

    (5)

  • Carla W.

    Here for my favorite meal of the day. Brunch! Chowing on the grits with andouille, collards and two easy eggs and Creole sauce on top. I was not expecting Seattle to throw down like this! I'm in comfort food heaven. NEWS FLASH! I was just told that the chef is from New Orleans. 'Nough said.

    (5)

  • Angela S.

    We came here during happy hour (3pm-6pm daily), and this place was crazy busy! We were seated promptly as soon as we arrived and they put us in the bar tucked away in the corner. The service was quite attentive and everything came out very hot, fresh, and quick! They have raw oysters that are $1.50 a piece on the HH menu.. they were small, but still delicious! My hubby's favorite is the shrimp & crap tater tots... we can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu!

    (4)

  • Jenn H.

    My coworkers and I were in Seattle for a conference, and we went to Blue Acre for dinner one night. The following day, I went back for lunch with another group of coworkers. All in all, Blue Acre is pretty nice. It feels clean and sleek to me, and the seafood they served was very fresh. I got clam chowder and scallops the first night--clam chowder was fine, but nothing special. The scallops were the biggest, most delicious scallops I've had in a long time--I'm just sad there were only four :( I also was not a huge fan of the toast they served with the scallops. For lunch the next day, I got a crabcake and the sockeye salmon. The crabcake, I think, was a little underwhelming taste-wise (perhaps I built it up too much in my mind)--but I loved the HUGE pieces of crab. nom. Salmon was delicious, if a tad salty for my taste. So, so red--what a beautiful color, and it was obviously very fresh. I also had a bite of a friend's chocolate mousse--delicious and rich, without being overpowering/heavy. All in all, a great place. It's a tad expensive for me, though, so not sure I'd go back on my own dime, any time soon.

    (4)

  • Karina M.

    I love their boxed lunches, but warning: they aren't clear about what is gluten-free and what isn't. I received a boxed lunch marked "gluten-free" on the bag that someone else had ordered for me. It contained regular bread and a cookie (not gluten-free), which I figured out pretty easily without taking a bite. The salad was labeled as a Roasted Vegetable and Risotto Salad. I thought, "Fantastic!", because I know risotto is gluten-free, and I love it. As I dug into my salad, I realized that it was not regular risotto. In fact, it looked and tasted like barley. I set my salad aside. When our receptionist called to confirm that it was gluten-free, the person who answered said it was. When I called later, the person who answered also said it was gluten free. I told her that the risotto looked and tasted like barley. She said it was farro risotto. I asked, "Is farro gluten-free?" knowing that it wasn't. I was also thinking, "Why the heck would you call it risotto if it's just farro?" She double checked and came back to confirm that it was not gluten free. Blueacres credited my lunch order and I went to Blue Moon Burgers for a salad. I'll be thrilled when someone comes up with delicious, gluten-free, boxed lunches that can be ordered and delivered. I've tried many, and most are not that great. The gluten-free version often includes whatever naturally gluten-free salad is on the menu with the bread and dessert removed. If you're lucky, you get a piece of fruit instead, which can be a bummer when everyone else is eating their rustic roll and brownie.

    (3)

  • Steve S.

    Based on a suggestion from the hotel staff, tried Blue Acre. Contemporary and semi-upscale, but not pretentious. As it was just me dining I decided to eat at the oyster bar. Staff was friendly but busy. Was impressed with the variety of oyster choices (however their top recommendation, I later found out was sold out). Oysters were small but flavorful with a wonder variation (who knew there was such a difference in oysters?) The clam chowder was rich creamy and full of potatoes & clams. (Truffle oil on top was a bit much though). I'd have a bowl next time as it was wonderful. For my main course I ordered their seafood stew. (Coppicino- spelling???). Gigantic lovely bowl of goodness!! Really a great pick! Mussels, shrimp, clams, fish all swimming in a rich tomato based sauce. Blazing hot but not over done, the seafood was lovely. Highly recommend, however this would be a special visit as it was a bit pricy for me.

    (4)

  • Adriana K.

    After circling for 30 minutes looking for parking on Capital Hill, I broke down and paid for parking and brought an old colleague here who was in Seattle from out of town. Important thing - she loved it. Despite the fact we were the youngest patrons by what appeared to be generations. The crab cakes were some of the best we had (her favorite) - super meaty (that sounds bad) and perfect balance of flavors. I had the fig and prosciutto appetizer which was a little less than thrilling; figs were on their way out and I never thought I would complain of too much prosciutto, but, well... My oysters were quite delicious and service was attentive...delicious seafood, but get ready to spend a lot for it!

    (4)

  • Maria E.

    We just arrived to Seattle and the hotel concierge recommended this restaurant. His recommendation was excellent. We started with a bloody Mary which was just perfect. We ordered the smelts for the appetizers. It was perfectly died and served with a mustard sauce which was a great accompaniment for the smelts. For dinner I ordered the salmon and my husband ordered the halibut. These two dishes were prepared to perfection. The salmon was dressed with cherries and roasted almonds. The combination of the sweetness of the cherries and the crunchiness of the nuts gave this dish a wanter full taste. The halibut was also very tasty. It was dressed with a very tasty white sauce. Overall the food is prepared with great pride and the servers are helpful in making recommendations. As a tourist I would highly recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Kenneth P.

    The Black Cod is a MUST!! Oysters are fantastic. The atmosphere and service is perfect and the Chef/Owner Kevin is very visible and attentive to the customers. This restaurant needs to be on your rotation in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Samantha P.

    My husband and I were looking for a seafood restaurant and the hotel recommended it. The ambiance was great, and the waiter was very helpful with the menu. For appetizers we had oysters which were great! The crab cake was amazing...the best we've ever had. There were pieces of crab meat in there! For the main course we had the salmon and black cod. Both of which melted in your mouth! I would definitely recommend this place!!

    (4)

  • Monica B.

    I suffer from a lack of quality restaurants near my office. Don't get me wrong, there are tons of places where I can get a decent meal for under $10. Sometimes, you want to sit down, lunch with a friend, and be served. Blueacre is a bit of a long walk from my office but definitely doable. I decided to try them out for Restaurant Week. I went to lunch with my friend and had a smoked salmon appetizer, steak, and chocolate pecan pie. The smoked salmon is a win! I'm not a huge potato latke fan but the crispness of the latke on the bottom, sauce, salmon, and other toppings on the top worked perfectly together. Not only were the flavors spot on, but also the textures, making it an amazing dining experience. The steak came already cut on a bed of fries. In general, I'm not a fan of people cutting my steak for me (since it lets the juices out and dries it). It was cooked medium rare, as requested, and made for a hearty lunch. The chocolate pecan pie was very good and not too sweet, which is what I was afraid of. I also tried the tuna entree. That was a nice, subtle dish that worked well when you got a bite of all the ingredients together, which is what I'm looking for. That day, I had an issue with my meal that was not resolved to my satisfaction at the restaurant. Because it was so busy and I had to get back to the office, I chose to write in a few days later. The email response was speedy (which I wasn't expecting). The owner was very kind, offered possible reasons for the issue, but wasn't defensive, which is refreshing. She offered to have me and a friend come in for lunch again. I took another friend and this time, everything was good. Service was friendly, responsive, and efficient. I tend to avoid arancini because of the carbs but these were really good and I think the perfect size. The smoked black cod was tasty and the potato latke was the same as before - AWESOME! I tried two different kinds of salmon and while different, each was very good. I never thought of pairing bleu cheese with salmon because of the strong flavor. But because it was mixed in the butter, it was just distinctive enough. Pumpkin spice cupcakes were good except the cream cheese frosting was a bit sweet, but that's just my taste. All-in-all a pretty solid Restaurant Week experience and as a result, I'm a fan.

    (4)

  • Minna M.

    Food was good. We enjoyed their oysters. I ate most of their bread as they put sea salt with an end used lemon zest olive oil. You must try theirs lycée martini, delish. We did have reservations but was a few minutes late, so we have to wait some time as there was a huge prom party ahead of us. Our service was very attentive, so it made up for it.

    (4)

  • Denise S.

    This place is our go to after work happy hour spot. Service is excellent (Ron the bartender is the best!!), food is always amazing. My favorites: Diminished Capacity, Potato Skins, and the fresh oysters. Also, they have $1.50 Rainiers! Literally something for EVERYONE.

    (5)

  • Brian H.

    Happy hour review update from my last review a year and a half ago. Three dollar craft beers of draught for happy hour coupled with attentive bar service and my favorite: happy hour oysters! The happy hour oysters are $1.50 a piece now compared to my last visit in 2012, but it's still a great deal! The oysters are still delicious and the pink peppercorn mignonette is still my favorite in town! See you there for happy hour!

    (5)

  • Paddi P.

    Visited this place while in Seattle for a technical conference. Wasn't very sure how the food would taste as i am very picky when it comes to seafood. Randomly walked in with my colleagues as it was close to the Roosevelt hotel where I stayed. The Alaskan Dungess crab took me to Cloud 9! the Best crab i had in my entire life. Flavoromania!!! I did get to taste other dishes like ahi tuna and it was good too.. I would t fly down from california to Seattle just to eat that Crab again one day!!! I JUST LOVED IT!!!

    (5)

  • Daniel L.

    Was told by our concierge that this restaurant had the best seafood, so we tried it. There were 3 of us. One ordered the fish and chips, one had the jerk mahimahi, and I had the black cod. Everyone was pleased with their meal but when they tried the cod, it one hands down. One of the best pics of fish I ever had, if not the best. The fish is prepared in a way it literally melts in your mouth. Fabulous. I also need to mention the oyster bar. We tried a few different kinds and enjoyed them all. Extremely fresh and hard to stop eating them. The food is a little pricy but you forget about it enjoying the food and atmosphere. Great jod. Highly recommended!!!

    (5)

  • Angelina M.

    Just tried this place for the first time last week. The place was dead on a Friday night which was odd to me. The cocktails were great, service was stellar and the food was amazing and reasonably priced! Generous portions as well! I had their $38.00 3 course meal for dinner. It was amazing and for the price you cant beat it. I would definitely suggest this place to inquiring friends visiting Seattle.

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    it is Halibut season. and this was prepared with other seasonal delights ...peas , morels , asparagus .... and it was awesome. the Halibut was the STAR and it was cooked perfectly. I started with the crab cake. One of the best I've ever had. big big big pieces of Dungeness without much other filler

    (5)

  • Blah B.

    Delicious! We went to Blueacre last week and even though we'd looked at reviews beforehand it was still a pleasant surprise! We had the three course set menu which had wonderful choices on it. I had the gazpacho, then arctic char (like salmon). It was AMAZING! My husband had the cod which was also good, but would have been even better had it been served with some vegetables (it was a bit 'heavy' without any). We did feed this back to our very friendly and attentive server. We sat outside (a little noisy with the traffic at times, but still pleasant), as the air conditioning made the restaurant too cold for our liking inside. We look forward to going back here for another yummy meal!

    (4)

  • Izzat A.

    Very very good. Was in Seattle for work and was craving seafood so I stopped by this place after somebody at my hotel recommended it. I got the potato crusted fish and chips and they were very good. Service was a little bit slow but was very friendly. Price wasn't bad for the ambiance and quality. All in all, a very solid place.

    (4)

  • Pete S.

    Best oysters I've had in my life!!! Grabbed a seat at the bar and had a great time. Beer and oysters and a cool bartender made the night for me.

    (5)

  • Dave A.

    My second time here while traveling to Seattle. For an upscale seafood place, this delivers consistently well cooked and tasty food. Attention to detail is evident on each dish. The 3 course dinner is a good value at $38. If you don't want the typical raw bar style seafood place, this is what you want. And, as a person born and raised in Baltimore, it is nice to see a west coast seafood place use OLD BAY!!!

    (4)

  • John I.

    I was in Seattle for a day on business, and the concierge recommended a visit to Blueacre. This Chicago boy learned a little about the ocean blue--there is a season for wild salmon, and in March it was on! What a delicious dish: brown butter sauce, crisped almonds, potatoes beneath... The place ain't cheap, but the food was well worth it (especially since I wasn't paying, but I would have). And the cocktails! Because of a business school professor who delved into ethics and loved the story about "The Tragedy of the Commons," that was my cocktail of choice. I don't remember what else was in it, but there were definitely a few dashes of pure deliciousness.

    (5)

  • Amy W.

    Great. Went to several Seattle restaurants for Restaurant Week, and this was by far the best. Service was impeccable, and the room (formerly Oceanaire) had a fun aquatic tinge. Tomato bisque was thick & lovely; salmon superb; AND I had the best praline cake I've ever had. Will definitely return.

    (4)

  • Boris H.

    One of the best fish restaurants I know in Seattle. The menu changes often and is always interesting. Very good place for business dinners if everybody likes seafood. Kind of pricy.

    (4)

  • Ara F.

    This place benefits from being near a bunch of hotels and apparently some pretty lenient yelp reviewers. Was in town for a conference and we went with a group of six. Portions were Cheesecake Factory ridiculous. No one had a great meal. The seafood was fresh but poorly prepared across the board. Both my salmon and my wife's sole were covered in oil. My enormous piece of salmon was sashimi raw in the middle. I ate around it, but at least they didn't charge me. Don't believe the 4/5 star reviews. If you're a foodie, look elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Vince N.

    I believe this is the old Oceanaire.. Blueacre serves up some fresh and tasty seafood. The ambiance is slightly different but the food is fairly similar. Seafood is fresh and the wait staff is extremely friendly. I would say the razor clams and the black code steak was amaze balls. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sashimi very delicious. I would come back here every now and then for a wonderful taste of Seattle's fresh seafood.

    (3)

  • Ella Q.

    W were there celebrating our anniversary and chose their Dine Around Seattle Menu, everything is tantalizing from appetizer to dessert, they definitely pay same attention to the delicate dishes as to the regular menu. It was a great experience and we will surely be back!

    (5)

  • Anthony B.

    A solid spot downtown for fresh fish, and different kinds of turf animals as well! We dined here for the first night of restaurant week only because I had won a $50 gift certificate! I'm always nervous dining at a hotel restaurant especially a seafood one. But I was more than pleasantly surprised with every aspect of the experience. The decor here is faux grand and ultra modern. They even have a revolving door! Each spot is only big enough for one person, we found out the hard way... Our server was polite, funny, engaging, and didn't crowd us. Which was perfect for a relaxing Sunday dinner. Unsurprisingly the seafood was the highlight of the night, hot smoked salmon on a latke and ahi tombo tataki were delicious appetizers that set the expectation for the meal high. My pork loin was ever so slightly overcooked, but still fairly moist and with the sauce and blue cheese it made for some wonderfully complex bites(Also Onion rings!). The beef bourguignon has rich and delicious featuring strong flavors of red wine and herbs. Some of the veggies here were undercooked and provided too much to bite. But nothing that took away from the dish. The chocolate pecan pie was so decadent I couldn't finish but swapping desserts gave me the delightfully tart rhubarb uh tart... It was a wonderful dining experience and a great start to restaurant week! I will try Blueacre again, I think it would be a great seafood happy hour spot!

    (4)

  • Kate B.

    Absolutely delicious seafood for reasonable prices. The appetizers were delicious and very generous. For some strange reason I was craving pickled herring and I had enough to make a whole meal out of it alone. My olive-crusted halibut was out of this world. The meat was rich and flavorful and the olive crust was so flavorful. The decor makes me restaurant feel a little dated and the prices aren't cheap, but you get a very good amount of food for what you pay. This definitely isn't an instance of paying $30 per entree but only getting a few bites of food.

    (5)

  • Bryan W.

    Everything about this place was excellent. The ouster recommendations were spot on, the razor clam chowder was excellent and the miso glazed cod was simply amazing! Bravo!

    (5)

  • Minjee K.

    Had to try Dungeness crab before leaving Seattle and blueacre was recommended. Scrumptious oysters and mussels! Coming from New England I had my shares of good seafood but the mussels were definitely one of the best I've tried. Dungeness crab cake came out in a perfect portion to share between two before the main dish. Well prepared. Black cod was nice but the bar was set high by black cod dish at sushi Kappo Tamura the night before. Salmon was a little dry. Diminished capacity was recommended from the cocktail menu and didn't disappoint.

    (4)

  • Rena H.

    Loved it!! Was in Seattle for business and I asked the concierge for an oyster bar that's walking distance from the hotel. He told me about Blueacre and it was the best meal I had for my first night in Seattle. I started with the Pike Blond beer, then three oysters (don't remember the names of the oysters), beet salad and then the sea bass. I was a happy camper when I left.

    (5)

  • Chelsea J.

    Hmm. I want to go between a 3-4 here. They're definitely more than an a-okay joint but I can't quite say "yay, I'm a fan!" The restaurant decor screams hotel restaurant so right off the bat the space is pleasant and attractive yet sterile feeling. Feels very business lunch-esque and like you could be in any city in America, maybe even the world. I had the razor clam chowder which was very good. ($7/cup, $9/bowl) The only thing I didn't like about it is there was a float of truffle oil on top of the chowder. This seemed like gilding the lily, really. Unnecessary and over the top. I was tempted to spoon the truffle oil off because frankly the oil overpowered the soup and I'd rather focus on the clam and bacon flavors. Nevertheless the chowder was solid and very tasty. I loved the bread on the table which had pockets of salt inside. Yum. Dipped in the chowder the bread was extra good. I had a couple raw oysters on the half shell. I can't remember the species but both were very tasty and fresh. I would eat oysters here again. They range from $2.50-$3.50 each and come with 3 condiments. My aunt's ling cod fish and chips made with Tim's Cascade potato chips ($18) were just alright. The fish tasted good but I wasn't a fan of the breading. The breading had quite a crunch to it because of the potato chips but not a lot of flavor in my opinion. I wouldn't order the fish and chips again which is unfortunate for a seafood spot although I did like the tartar sauce. I had the Sazerac and an Old Fashioned and both were good. Service was attentive. If I came back I think I'd like to sit at the bar and have drinks and oysters. With so many other seafood spots in the immediate area I'm not sure I'll be running back to Blueacre but it is certainly a solid spot.

    (4)

  • Devon C.

    Wow! The seafood I tried here was amazing! Had the King Salmon, was prepared to perfection with sauteed asian veggies. Service was very good, and ambiance modern and classy. So glad I went...

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    I stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with some friends. I had made reservations beforehand, but the restaurant was pretty quiet, even at 12:30. The space is nicely decorated: a little corporate, but what you would expect at a nicer restaurant in the downtown area. The bar area is pretty nice, so this would be a good place to stop by for a drink and a few oysters. Since they offer brunch on the weekends, there were a lot of different menu options for both lunch and breakfast, as well as a winter menu that offered 3 courses for $20 (pretty good deal, actually). Our group ordered: BLC sandwich: this is was I ordered, and it was pretty good. Basically, this was a BLT sandwich that included a large crabcake in the middle of the sandwich. I would order this again (comes with fries). Kasu marinated black cod: good, although I am used to the black cod being a little more crispier from the broiler. Eggs Michael: this is Blueacre's version of Eggs Benedict, but with crab. My friend seemed to like this dish (comes with two poached eggs, as well as roasted potatoes). Two of my friends ordered the winter menu, and their dishes looked really good as well, especially the hot smoked king salmon app and the halibut on top of whipped potatoes main course. The portions at lunch were good, and the price was decent (slightly on the pricy side: 5 lunches and a couple of drinks for about $120). One good thing, at least on the weekends, is that they offer 10 hours of validated parking in the garage beneath the restaurant. This would be a good place to stop first (or last) if you are planning on doing some downtown shopping.

    (4)

  • Quinn D.

    Food was great! Tell me, what is the thread count of the paper towels? There so soft! All items ordered were fresh...not quite sure about the steam veggies, though-

    (4)

  • Yasue A.

    We had a great service and food. Dine around Seattle's $15 lunch is most definitely a steal.

    (5)

  • Tammie D.

    We sat in the lounge because our concierge recommended their happy hour. The ice bar was very beautiful. The happy hour menu was very limited, however. We tried the crab and shrimp tater tots and the cheese plate and they were pretty mediocre. We ended up ordering our entrees from the regular menu. The fish and chips came with a huge pile of salt & vinegar fries AND onion rings. The fish was very fresh and crispy. I would have liked some coleslaw with this, though and less fries. My friends ordered the oyster po'boy sandwich, which they said was just ok. Overall, we were impressed with the decor, but the food was just so-so. With so many other options to try in the area, we wouldn't choose this place again.

    (2)

  • Peter L.

    Blue Acre has been open for awhile so I am surprised that I haven't gotten around to a review, given the number of times I have been here. With the same team that brought you Steelhead Diner, Blue Acre focuses on sustainable seafood, which fortunately for us in Seattle, means lots of oysters, wild salmon and halibut, but also some very good takes on some surprising dishes. The pickled herring was actually quite good, and for anyone who has had matje in northern Europe, this is a very good version at half the price. If available, the fried smelts are also very good, and the oyster casbarian is a very nice rendition of the classic Rockefeller. And speaking of oysters, Blue Acre has a great selection although a bit pricey, as some of my faves were price about a dollar more than at my usual haunts, so a dozen Kusshis or shigokus will run you $42, so it helps to go to the happy hour at the bar here. As for entrees, almost everything I have had here has been very good. The black cod is one of the faves, as are the grilled salmon dishes. But two of my faves are the Dungeness crab and steak. The Dungeness crab can be prepared one of four ways, and I loved the current preparation with red chili. A whole crab is perfectly cooked with just the right amount of heat. The "Angry" version with garlic and basil is also very good. Also another sleeper on the menu was the ribeye steak. It's not always on the menu, but I was very satisfied with the cut and flavor. And at $38, it is actually quite a good deal compared to steak houses that would easily charge $10 more. As for desserts, the sundae is my favorite here. Yes, it sounds pretty plain but what you get is substantial with the warm brownies being an X factor. It's also not always on the menu, but it's the perfect way to end a meal and celebrate Americana . Overall, while it might be on the pricey side, Blue Acre delivers on quality seafood and solid service. They also have great deals on 3 course lunch and dinners, so that's an option as well. While a lot of the action is in the neighborhoods these days, Blue Acre has been a solid choice for years in downtown, just kitty corner from Pacific Place, where there is a dearth of good options. Definitely a good place for a shopping break and also for a longer lunch or dinner too!

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    My gf chose Blueacre to celebrate 4 years of bliss and, thankfully, it wasn't a bad choice. First and foremost the have FRESH FISH. Not "fresh frozen", not "flash frozen", not "previously frozen". Actual, honest to God fresh fish! One wouldn't think it would be so hard to find in Seattle, but one would be very, very wrong. I chose the clam chowdah for an app and the fish and chips for my entree. Why? Because I'm not an overly adventurous eater. I don't care for fancy-ass sauces or other such supposed food enhancers. I'm not much for spicy foods either, which contradicts my Sicilian heritage but embraces my Irish heritage. I digress... The clam chowdah was surprisingly good. Creamy, rich well stocked with potatoes and clams and just a bit of a hit of smoky flavor from the smoked bacon. Color me happy, especially after my most recent clam chowdah experiences. The fish and chips, while good, were a bit of a let-down after the chowdah. Blueacre doesn't exactly bread their fish, they cover it in crushed potato chips. Specifically, Tim's Cascade potato chips. While the fish itself was moist and delicious, the "breading" was too thick and, in my opinion, overpowered the delicate flavor of the cod. There also seemed to be a bit of a bite which also added to the overpowering of the fish. My girlfriend enjoyed her Black Cod and we both liked the ambience of Blueacre. I could see us going there again.

    (3)

  • Julie L.

    Good quality and creative menu using local, in season ingredients. Went on a Sunday night, and it was very busy. It is a large restaurant. Fish entrees are $30 which is a bit high and didn't get much of a veggie or starch. Returned next day for happy hour and it was very busy again. Has a kids menu!

    (4)

  • Ty D.

    A nice spot for lunch--Blueacre has high quality fish, and you can taste the freshness. Everything we ordered was prepared well, and the chef managed to flavor everything nicely (being from Houston, we all appreciated the well-done creole seasoning, which was as good as back home) without overwhelming the fish. It's a tough balance to get right, but Blueacre definitely pulled it off. Service was friendly, and prices were reasonable relative to the overall quality. Definitely glad I visited!

    (4)

  • Paul P.

    For the price there are much better seafood places in Seattle. The food and decour were just ok and nothing really stood out to us. The wine list was a little disappointing, the Cioppino (one of my favorites) was just ok with the broth being too spicy and the shrimp overcooked. The Salmon duo (red salmon and white salmon) were just ok as well. The fish was fresh, but the sauces did little to enhance the dish. The service was good and really there was nothing to complain about, but we left feeling a bit disappointed given how much the dinner cost vs. the experience.

    (3)

  • Michael T.

    Excellent crab cakes and salmon that's as good as I've had in any restaurant. We took my mom here for a late brunch (open at 11 on Sunday), and everything we had was very good, right down to the biscuit in the bread basket. Recommended.

    (4)

  • Steph H.

    It's a pretty fancy-looking restaurant in downtown Seattle, but they have some awesome happy hour deals (3-6pm daily): $3 draft beers and $1 oysters, huzzah! They have a bunch of other items on the happy hour menu as well, definitely worth a look. Lucky I had some friends in Seattle in the know, otherwise I may have dismissed this place as just another pricey seafood place. Their regular menu is on the pricey side but I wouldn't say it's outrageous for a nice restaurant in a city center like this. It's really beautifully decorated and the service was awesome--my friends and I definitely had a great happy hour here.

    (4)

  • Wenn C.

    Artichoke crusted halibut and the black velvet cake, or the crab cake sandwich, amaaaazing! Great 3 course lunch for $15.00 cant beat that! They also have a fantastic happy hour.

    (4)

  • Mike K.

    Hit this place up for happy hour. Great oysters at a good place. The staff was friendly and the beer was very fairly placed.

    (4)

  • Eric C.

    Awesome fresh oysters! (Stellar Bay and Eagle Rock) So juicy and big! Black cod was also very tasty. Service was great as well. Should definitely come try it out.

    (5)

  • Kathy C.

    We have been fans of Steelhead Diner since it opened. We recommend the restaurant and go to it at least a few times a year (that is quite a bit for Kirkland residents). Our friend arranged a theatre night last night starting with dinner at Blueacre and then the "Once" show at the Paramount. There were about twenty of us in two tables. We didn't sit down until about 6:15 p.m. We told our server the show was at 7:30 p.m. and then the magic began. We were quick to order our food and beverages at the same time to speed up the process. We ordered drinks and full meals. Without complaining, our server brought out our food and beverages promptly. The kitchen did an amazing job bringing out the food quickly yet providing high quality and delicious food. I had the server's favorite dish, the black cod, and it was amazing. Then he even handled our checks as separate couples. Better yet, we got in time for the show and they did start on time! Thank you to your team for making a great experience out of what could have been a disaster.

    (5)

  • Ray I.

    Typical of more upscale dining, the prices are expensive for the portion, but you get what you pay for. Quality seafood prepared with excellence by the chefs. Service was great as well. I got the swordfish steak and it was melt-in-your-mouth consistency. So good. My friend got the ahi tuna, but her dish wasn't that great. There seemed to be a ton of white rice in comparison to the fish present.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Woohoo! As good as it gets! We returned to this restaurant after a visit last month.. Service was incredible, food was out of this world , FRESH, Flavorful, and presentation impeccable. Did I say service, sorry but Stephen was our waiter and we had such a fantastic dinner based on his recommendations and outstanding service. Looking forward to find an excuse to go to Seattle again just to eat here!

    (5)

  • Justin B.

    Not too many places serve Swordfish around here so I was surprised and happy to find this on their menu. The service was very helpful and prompt as well. A bit on the pricey side, but an occasional trip isn't out of the picture.

    (4)

  • Christina T.

    We came in here because we couldn't decide what to eat and I was starving so we just went here as it was the last place we passed. We had the Watermelon + Cucumber Salad, the Heirloom Tomato Salad, the gazpacho, the clam chowder, the calamari, the swordfish, and salt + vinegar fries. The salads were both wonderful as were the soups. The calamari was good, really crunchy. The swordfish had really interesting flavors as it was on top of sauteed onions, bacon and corn. The fries looked like they were frozen, defrosted, and seasoned. Nothing special at all. The food didn't blow my mind, but it wasn't bad. Of course my favorite thing was probably the watermelon salad because I love watermelon anything. Service was good, waiter was really nice and chatted with us a while as we're new to the area. The restaurant looks nice on the inside. More of a 3.5 than a 4, but I like to round up.

    (4)

  • Charles T.

    If you're looking for seafood in Seattle, you have found home base. The environment is inviting and the food is a delight. Don't miss happy hour oysters. They are the best in town and only $1.50 each.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    3.7 stars Went here for brunch but lucked into Seattle Restaurant Week, which kicked off today (3.5 star) New England Clam and Corn Chowder black truffle oil drizzle, green onion - a slightly unconventional take on NE chowder with fresh sweet corn - interesting flavors, filling/satisfying w/o that heavy/creamy sameness of NE chowder. (4 star) Razor Clam Fritters aji amarillo aioli, fennel salad - the kicky aioli and fennel salad with finely sliced mini radishes added the perfect complement to the fritters. (3 star) Butternut Squash Pastina Risotto crispy sage, brown butter, toasted hazelnuts - loved the crispy sage, but the brown butter was the dominant note, overwhelming the butternut squash flavor, which had been my main interest in this dish. Toasted hazelnuts added a good texture contrast to the creamy risotto, which was cooked properly. FYI, pastina means "mini-pasta" - this was a mini-pearl risotto, not the standard type (tastes fine, was just expecting the latter and wish would've known). (4 star) Idaho Stream Raised Rainbow Trout "Grenobloise" picatta sauce, herb salad, pine nut gremolata - DELICIOUS! completely worth polishing off (4 star) Chocolate Pecan Pie - very dense/satisfying, with whole extra-large pecans. rum raisin ice cream is stellar, with strong rum notes. (2.8 star) Angel Food Cake apple compote, house-made cool whip - the cool whip was actually the best part, followed by the stewed apple compote. Cake itself wasn't as light/fluffy as it could have been Service was stellar, very attentive/prompt waiter and water service. Pleasant hostess. Would love to check out their happy hour or brunch -------------------------------------------------- 2010 Restaurant Week Menu (courtesy Seattle Times): LUNCH - 3 COURSES FOR $15 Appetizers New England Clam and Corn Chowder black truffle oil drizzle, green onion Organic Baby Lettuce Salad red star crimson pears, lavender infused goat cheese, candied walnuts Razor Clam Fritters aji amarillo aioli, fennel salad Entrée Butternut Squash Pastina Risotto crispy sage, brown butter, toasted hazelnuts House-Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich frankie's bbq sauce, potato salad, cole slaw Idaho Stream Raised Rainbow Trout "Grenobloise" picatta sauce, herb salad, pine nut gremolata Dessert options Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse cocoa nib and hazelnut streusel Chocolate Pecan Pie carmel sauce, rum raisin ice cream Angel Food Cake apple compote, house-made cool whip DINNER - 3 COURSES FOR $25 Appetizers Bluebird farms farro hush puppies chow chow relish, malt vinegar aioli Hot smoked salmon cheesecake beet salad, pickled red onion, horseradish cream Autumn vegetable bisque apple salad, star anise emulsion Entrée Bristol bay sockeye sweet corn & chanterelle pan stew, venetian soft polenta Roasted butternut squash pastina balsamic roasted quince, toasted hazelnut, sage brown butter Sauteed Idaho stream raised rainbow trout smoked black cod brandade, crumb topping Dessert options Warm pear tart rum rasin ice cream German's chocolate cake coconut ice cream, cocoa nib drizzle Pomegranate granita daquoise curls

    (3)

  • Mark B.

    Not only was the food overpriced for what we got (scallops) the add ons were not what one would expect for the prices we were charged. The bruchetta that came with the scallops were hard as a rock and the edges were blackened. A plate of mixed grilled veggies were over cooked. The server was great, just not a place I will go back to again.

    (2)

  • Teresa J.

    Best Thursday date night! My sweetie and I stopped in after a weeknight movie. No reservation and seated right away. Such a good choice. We both ordered from the Summer Menu prix fixe $35 for three courses! Great menu options. I started with the Jalapeno Corn Fritters, so so good! The Ancho Chile Aioli was to die for. This item could be a main course with a side salad. Nice portions. Loved it! My second course was the Ritzy Long Line Ling Cod (3 times fast) Superb lightly breaded laid on top of whipped potatoes. Best way to serve, potato and fish in every bite. And finally dessert. Panna cotta with a very beautiful berry sauce. Whew! This was a very lovely meal and well under priced for the service and quality. I've been to other restaurants with fixed prices and they didn't quite impress me like this meal. Blueacre knows how to please. I was heavily into my meal that I vaguely remember my sweeties. Smoked Salmon on Lattke, Pork (Chop?) and Chocolate Mousse. Maybe he'll share his meal thoughts.

    (5)

  • Vincent C.

    This place is great for happy hour. The flavors in the food are paired correctly, the drinks are unique and the service is phenomenal. This will be a new stop for our Friday treats. It is a little crowded and could have a bigger lounge area.

    (4)

  • Matt S.

    I asked the concierge for a place where I could get fresh fish and he enthusiastically endorsed this place, so I went for dinner. My general impression - very expensive, meh food. I started with a sidecar, which honestly was the highlight of the night. Fresh lemon juice paired with cointreau and brandy... reminded me instantly of many a night in Wisconsin. The kitchen also sent out an amuse buche (the size of a small entree) of salmon rillettes wiht chopped egg and onions, which was really delicious. I really should have stopped there (and if I had, the place would have received 5 stars). The first miss was the smelt. I love smelt. Again, in spring, smelt is a state obsession. LIke morel mushrooms, asparagus and warmer weather, smelt to me heralds the return of spring. To their credit, the smelt themselves were great - hot, crunchy and very fresh. Oddly, however, they were paired with a honey-mustard vinegrette. WTF? Fortunately, it was pooled in the bottom of the plate and I was able to avoid it. Then, on the recommendation of the waitress, I tried the braised halibut cheeks - fairly pricey at $40. When it came out, I understood the price - there was enough for a mid sized family. In retrospect, I think that they tried to trade size for quality. The fish was breaded and fried (after being braised?) and was on top of a small mountain of mashed potatoes, all swimming in an enormous lake of melted butter. Don't get me wrong, I love butter (see earlier reference to Wisconsin). But, there is nothing remotely delicious about a sea of butter surrounding a mountain of mashed potatoes with fried oily fish on top. The only bright spot on the whole dish were the seared greens on top. I'd definitely pass on this place.

    (1)

  • Candi K.

    I came here with my friend for dine around Seattle for Lunch. We need reservations and was seated promptly. We got a menu and our water but literally waited 15 minutes for our waitress. We had to hail a busser down to ask for our server. Our server took our order and brought out a small appetizer for us for taking so long. The food was really good all 3 courses.

    (3)

  • Macey W.

    Blueacre is definitely my most FAVORITE running restaurant! I always order from their Wintervention Menu, which is 3 courses for $15 (what a deal!). Their proportions are always very generous, and for only $15, I get very full and usually have to take leftovers-perfect for tomorrow's lunch! I recommend: Starter: -Hot smoked salmon (This is clearly the best deal, compared to the cheese and salad options. The pancake and sour cream create a soft, sweet sensation, and mixed with capers and crunchy onions, become a blend of opposing flavors. And of course the salmon is also divine!) Entree: -Ritzy Alaskan ling cod (This is a must! The fish is so delicate and smooth, and on top of it is a buttered crumb crust, which is so light and slightly crunchy-I just feel like I'm in heaven every time I take a bite.) -Sauteed Oregon petrale sole (Surprisingly, I didn't order the cod this time. I ordered the sole, and WOW equally as tasty. This fish is also very smooth and tender. And the sauce is amazing-a citrus picatta so tasty, I could just like the plate to finish it up.) Dessert: Spiced cider sorbet (I'm so sorbet obsessed, I order this every time. Perfectly light consistency, which is perfect after eating so much tasty food!) This meal also comes with a side of veggies, which is so tasty! I love the surprise of veggies every time I order from this menu. Sunday brunch is also a great time to come, because they serve amazing pastries. The waiters are all very friendly-the most friendly I've seen. They told us to be careful as we reached some steps and asked how our mornings had been. They are also very accommodating: we had to leave in 50 minutes, so they brought out the dishes more speedily rather than taking their time in between courses. I also love how the chef occasionally makes appearances in the dining area, and he's very nice and grateful. In a nutshell: 5 stars all around!

    (5)

  • E L.

    I realize its a seafood place, but I was overwhelmed with the smell of fish when I walked in. I guess in my head its not supposed to smell that strongly for a fresh fish restaurant. Food tasted fine. Had the ahi tuna. 50 bucks for a decent sized piece of fish (maybe 6-8 ozs), some rice, and a beer.

    (2)

  • Josie G.

    Came here on the suggestion of our Best Western bartender. Did not disappoint. Very chic downtown restaurant. We sat in a cozy booth. Menu had lots to offer. Started with a dozen oysters, one of each they offered. Thought it would be fun idea. You can really see and taste the difference as each had their own distinctive characteristics. I had the very tasty and satisfying Cioppino. Took extra bread to sop up the delish sauce! Hubby had the incredibly creamy, perfectly seared scallops. Finished with a chocolate mousse. Really yummy and rich, but could not finish it - too much bread on my part.

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    Shrimp and Crab tater tots, so incredible! The oysters on happy hour were very good, especially for that price. Robin was very helpful and friendly as well, and gave us a lot of advice as tourists to the area. Beer selection was good as well.

    (5)

  • Iris M.

    Okay, I haven't written a review in over a year; however, I thought it was necessary to write one for Blueacre since I have had some really fabulous bites there. I don't know if I should thank or curse Stacy T. because it was her recommendation that brought me to the restaurant. Unfortunately for me, it is so delicious that I think about Blueacre at least once a week and it makes me really sad when I can't go. Listen, their happy hour starts at 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Blueacre's oysters are awesome so if you love oysters, this is the place to be for happy hour. I thought I hated catfish until I came to Blueacre Seafood and tried their blackened catfish tacos. It is a perfectly balanced dish that you will crave, if eaten. They were so good I had to eat them twice in one week because I was having dreams about them and eventually nightmares because I was tormented by their deliciousness. Yes, it can get pricey for dinner, but they have a 3-course, $30 dinner option. In addition, if you dine there on a Saturday for brunch, they have a deal with a nearby garage so it is free AM parking during the month of January. Also, eating here will bring you good karma because they serve sustainably raised or responsibly caught seafood.

    (5)

  • Liz H.

    I've been to this restaurant three times total--once for lunch, and twice for (my birthday) dinners, and have been blown away every time! The gourmet tater tots for an appetizer are a must. The salad I had for lunch--smothered in crab, avocado and blue cheese--was fabulous. And I can't complain about any of the dinner selections I've tried--both mine and sampling my husband's! I recommend this place all the time. Really good.

    (4)

  • Sandy L.

    Very average seafood restuarant in Seattle. Service was slow last night but glad that finally it got picked up later. However, food was really soso. My seared scallops were well prepared but soaked with too much olive oil on the plate, the mashed potato was ok. Finance's seared tuna was overcooked although the tuna was top qualilty. Clam chowder was a huge disappointment and it shouldn't be hard to make a good one?! Honestly there are too many seafood restaurants can do much better job than Blueacre with similar price level.

    (2)

  • Carrie T.

    I went for happy hour only a couple of weeks ago. I had the diminished capacity cocktail which was yummy. $5 which is great considering how much regular price drinks are downtown. Also had the crab and shrimp tots which were tasty. It's not a "tater tot" more like a square ball? if that gives you the right image. there was enough seafood so it wasn't all flour, thank goodness! sauce was minimal, wasn't overpowering at all. I could have gone without. My gfs had the steak frites which was good and another had the mussels. All looked good and they liked it! Service was also pleasant and just right. no rushing or having to look for her later. Bummer was they didn't have the coconut almond ice cream that was on the dessert menu. oh well... It used to be Oceanaire way way way back. the decor is modern, crowd is mixed when we were there. got a good crowd going and it wasn't rowdy or too loud so we couldn't hear ourselves talk. Also wasn't so bright which would hurt my eyes after a couple of drinks. another nice thing is parking. there is street parking around the restaurant but also half off in the garage around back. hurray! certainly would go back.

    (3)

  • Peggy O.

    A rare "5" from me. it was thoroughly enjoyable. Warmly greeted by the chef's wife, we were introduced to the delicious sounding menu. Crab cakes with pieces if crab so large you had to cut them. Salad with goat cheese that melted in your mouth with loads of candied walnuts. Fish all fresh and well prepared. Bread pudding with ice cream. Wow. Service perfect. That was a 5.

    (5)

  • Claire M.

    Excellent happy hour spot! The moules frites were delicious and under ten dollars for a generous portion. Perfect spot to go after work!

    (4)

  • Junior D. King I.

    Good place with good fresh seafood The oyster selection was impressive and super fresh and tasty. Drink selection was good as was the desserts. Had the "love boat" 3-course meal with seafood gumbo, salmon, and chocolate mousse. All very good. I also tried the beat salad, also good. Not an exciting place by any means, but if you're looking for a place to go for good seafood I'd recommend this place. Sorry this review is so lame.

    (4)

  • bert s.

    Butternut squash bisque is amazing. Coho salmon special was also fantastic. Absolutely would recommend. If you don't have reservations, eat at the bar -- it's pretty cozy and not loud at all. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Wind T.

    Service was excellent - we came here as a very large group of 40 and the wait staff was friendly and took care of us. I should note that this entire meal was free and sponsored by my company....which in theory should make any meal taste better The food was blah - very unimpressed. I originally ordered the clam chowder, which the waitress said did not have bacon. It did, so I didn't try it, but can say that it looked watery, like from a can. Might have tasted fabulous though. She replaced it with a house salad which was some simple romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, mushy tomatoes and shredded carrots. Dressing was a simple balsamic that was ok. Main course was a huge disappointment. Had the Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon. It was supposed to come with port cherries and almond brown butter. $29. Salmon was quite good - cooked ok. The almonds on top were also good, but the dish itself was ridiculously greasy. I know - it's a brown butter sauce. But it looked like oil was just poured all over the plate. The cherries tasted like those bar cherries that are soaked in syrup. The worst part were the limp, bland, sauteed vegetables underneath. An assortment of peppers, carrots, celery and some other forgettable vegetables were a total disappointment. Dessert was a bittersweet chocolate mousse. Again nothing special. All in all this place is very average - at least the dishes we had. Overall was unimpressed and would not return. The oysters did look yummy though, so maybe I would go back just for those.

    (2)

  • Melissa C.

    I've come here for brunch, dinner, and happy hour a few times since I live so close. The food here isn't necessarily bad but it's not exactly good either. I have enjoyed the oysters on their happy hour menu as well as the crab on their dinner and brunch menu. They do tend to overcook their lobster and I've had better fish elsewhere. The restaurant is large and the servers are friendly but overall I think the food is overpriced even for downtown.

    (3)

  • Joe F.

    We stumbled across this place one night in Seattle before our departure on our Alaskan cruise. I loved the modern decor and the room was spacious. We decided to take a seat at the bar and see what the Emerald city had to offer us in the way of fresh,pacific oysters. I was amazed at the selection that the chef had brought us. The kumomotos and effinghans were by far my favorites. You could taste how fresh the oysters were...they tasted like they never reached a temperature below 38-degrees and the flavor of salt,melon and cucumber danced across my palate. We departed on our journey and returned 7-nights later to partake in some more of this restaurants demeanor. I highly recommend this place for anyone who considers themselves an oyster fan and for those who like friendly service,great food and the perfect cocktail.

    (4)

  • Nolan H.

    The owner of this restaurant might not know how to make a good burger, (ahem) Steelhead, but Blueacre hits all of the right notes. I attended the happy hour last week and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the selection of beer and food. Everything was very modestly priced, and the quality of product was top notch. My favorites were the Dungeness Crab Balls, and the Raw Oysters. MmmmmMMMmmmmmmmm.... The oysters were accompanied by a few different sauces, a ginger, a cocktail, and a citrus vinagrette. All of which were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be attending happy hour here again!

    (4)

  • Rich V.

    We went on a Saturday night to grab some bar food and a drink before going to a movie and allowed ourselves just over an hour. Although there were 3 bartenders all looking busy, there was only one cocktail server and she was unfortunately in the weeds. We got our drinks in about 20 minutes and had to cut our losses and leave without eating. The bar is from the original Oceanaire and looked great, but the tables are laminated plastic with stackable black chairs. The lounge area seemed disproportionately casual given the price point of the menu. We experienced poor service - maybe it was just a bad phase of the evening for them - but given the lack of decor or interesting vibe, I'm eft with no reason to go back.

    (2)

  • David B.

    Had a wonderful lunch experience, 3 course menu had great options, tasted great and was the perfect size.

    (5)

  • Caroline E.

    Apps and drinks a few nights ago were just okay, with the exception of the raw oysters which were amazingly fresh and beautifully shucked. To be fair, I may be judging the food more harshly than I should because the cocktail was a little sweet for my taste. In addition to the oysters, which the barman nailed when we asked him to select 3 different varieties based on our tastes, we tried the softshell crab. It was well cooked (tempura) and the spicy remoulade was good. The bed of finely diced veg-fruit combo was tasty but just didn't complement the crab well. I want to try dinner here to see if it's more of the same (meh) or an improvement over the appetizers. I tend to believe that a chef puts a lot of energy into apps, to entice the palate. If that's true, the entrees could be a little plain, but I hope I'm wrong.

    (3)

  • Eric M.

    It was more expensive than I was looking for, but the food was great. I like that the menu constantly changes due to what's available, I think next time we are in Seattle we may have to try this again.

    (4)

  • N-P H.

    Yuk. The cornmeal catfish had nothing but fried batter and little fish. The ranch dressing for their house salad was tasteless, and the apple tart dessert with rum raisin ice cream was a waste of calories. Nothing tasted right except the water. One star for the decent service we got. Don't waste your money here...

    (1)

  • Judy M.

    Came here for restaurant week during lunch. I don't quite know how to review this place. The food was all quality food. However, it was just...okay. Does that make sense? I ordered the clam chowder and chantrelle mushroom soup. While the mushrooms were beautiful, the soup itself looked really smooth, and white. No texture and little flavor. Friend had the clam fritters, pretty good. We both had the ling cod. I was disappoimted as I wanted the ohno, but it wasn't an option. The cod was a nice piece of fish, on mashed potatoes, which I think was infused with truffle oil. Again, nice quality ingredients, but something about the execution was sub-par, like I was eating bland, overly smooth baby food. The desserts...*^yawn^*. I have to admit its probably because I'm not a huge chocolate fan. Our choices were, German chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and apple cider sorbet. Should have tried the sorbet, but just wasn't in the mood in the cold fall. If your in the mood for fish, go to Ray's boathouse and get the sable.

    (2)

  • Heather S.

    Always delicious! Tonight was extra amazing. When I called (didn't have reservations, thinking... Wednesday night) and asked that a kids menu item be pre-made with special accommodations for my hungry kid with allergies, they didn't even wince. They reserved us fabulous table and it wasn't until I arrived that I realized they were completely full. We were seated at what ended up being the last open table in the house. Food was spectacular -- my son finished it all without a single "how many bites" comment -- and my muscles in curry sauce was AWESOME. I am forever amazed at how great Kevin and his crew are.

    (5)

  • Kevin W.

    Here's my summary for a quick read. Details follow. - Decor: 4 stars. Lots of open space, good ambiance - Wait time to be seated: 5 stars. No wait time at all (but, it wasn't a busy night either). - Service: 4 stars. Service was prompt and I got all I asked for. - Food: 4 stars. The hot food was great, perfect temperature and texture - Cost: 3 stars. Prices are high for meals, more reasonable for oysters and such I went to the Blueacre for dinner on November 14, 2012. It was a Wednesday night, and I showed up by myself around 4:30ish. I wanted to dine on a slow night and early for dinner. I selected items from their $30 meal menu. My overall impression was that some of the food was awesome, with some uninspired segments for a very high price. One thing I will say is they do not seek to impress on all cylinders. There are many areas where they could spice up their offerings to give diners a better dining experience. They say they serve only US caught sustainable seafood. I would say if you have the money, it's an OK place to eat. Keep in mind this review is based on just one dining experience.. Water - didn't taste like chemicals, but didn't come with a lemon slice either... Bread - The type of bread served is an opportunity to wow diners. They don't even try. I was served two varieties of bread, and one type reminded me of a slice of Mike's 12 seed bread that I can get in almost any grocery store in Puget Sound. It was good bread, but hey - I can get it any time I want. Came with a single slice of butter but no unique spread or dipping sauce. My rating: (10/19) Salad - My meal did not come with a salad. I think it should have. Don't ask me to choose soup or salad - at this pricepoint, offer me both. Take away 5 points from the total rating Soup - I opted for their sweet potato soup, It was rich and creamy, with a unique flavor. It was a bit overdone for me, but I won't mark them down for that. Others might find the flavors enchanting, I didn't mind that the portion size was probably the smallest cup of soup in Seattle (3-4 oz) I guess I expected to find a wider array of fish-like choices - lobster bisque or something similar would be nice (didn't have it) - after all it is a seafood diner. My rating: (21/31) Appetizer - I selected their salt and pepper prawns. I was served 6 large tail-on prawns with a zesty, tangy (and very gooey) glaze sauce arranged around a (seriously?) scoop of plain white rice. It tasted better than OK - pretty good in fact, But the presentation is incredibly uninspired. This is a high-end diner, and to serve an appetizer on a scoop of plain white rice borders on insulting, and is a completely wasted opportunity to wow me. Not only that, but, the chef should be sensitive to diabetics - that rice turns into solid sugar. Finally, the only way to get the meat out of the tail is to pick up the prawn and use your fingers - a messy proposition. If you're going to serve the prawns tail on with a gooey sauce, why not put the sauce in a cup instead? Or, serve the prawns without the tail. How about serving it up with a really great tasting slaw instead of rice (since a salad didn't come with my meal)? The texture, portion size, uniqueness, temperature and freshness of the prawns were excellent. My rating: (19/26) Main Course - I selected a 6 ounce piece of rosemary encrusted swordfish. And I must say this was by far the best part of the meal. The texture was succulent, the temperature was perfect, and the taste was wonderful. I don't give perfect scores very often, but they earned it on this one, Enough said. My rating: (31/31) Service - The server did introduce himself by name at the start of my meal, and was very friendly and attentive. My food courses were delivered quickly, and I didn't have to wait for my bill. My rating: (9/10) Cost - I think they're asking $5-7 more than what's reasonable for this meal, but that's me. My rating: (6/10) Environment/Experience - I like the layout of this diner a lot - it's inviting and Intriguing at the same time with a clean and contemporary style. There's plenty of dining space for guests, the place appears to be clean as a whistle, room temperature was great, and the ambiance is laid back. My rating: (7/10) My overall rating: (104/137) but take off 5 points for no salad...(99/137) I will come back again, with some friends, to try more of their offerings on a busier night. Hope they offer slaw by then.

    (4)

  • Alix H.

    I work nearby so this has become one of my favorite lunch time spot because they have a really great pre-fixed 3 course meal for lunch ($15) - an appetizer, main course, and dessert. The pre-fix menu changes so it doesn't become boring. The only down side is that you will most likely get a food coma after consuming all that delicious food. Also there is an oyster bar!!! WIN!

    (4)

  • Jeremy H.

    The service was very good and the oysters were so good, we had to come back the next evening. Also, the lavender infused goat cheese on the salad was an incredibly delicious surprise.

    (4)

  • The -.

    These people understand lemon! I am here right now, and ordered from the $15 prix fixe menu for the March restaurant deal.... So far, so good. Bread on point (part-Dave's seediness, part-good baguette points), with soft butter a la shaved lemon rind. Mixed greens w/ cara cara oranges n candied walnuts. Simple.effective.yum. Seared oregon petrale sole w/ capers, mashed pots, lemony butterness, and mixed veggies on the side. Not overwhelming--crisp, tender, and just right. Dishes not excruciatingly imaginitive, but they're going with what's fresh and what works here, and I appreciate. Choco-pecan pie coming for dessert.... ...and 7 minutes later here it is with the check. Good form. The pie is quite good. I can taste everything in there, and the textures are precisely as they should be. The vanilla bean whipped cream on the side, however, is delectable. All in all: tasty, efficient, and a steal during resto month. I'll probably even be back when the meal's not on sale.

    (4)

  • Nevada F.

    Although the service was a little slow on a quiet late night after a show, I had a dozen oysters selected by my server, and they were excellent. I'm happy I came here for a late night oyster craving, and would be likely to return for the same reason.

    (3)

  • Angela P.

    Not the best seafood you can get here in Seattle. The staff members are friendly and the food comes out fast. I had halibut and it was pretty delicious, but again, you could have better at Elliotts or Ivars. The whole restaurant was empty of a weekday night, which I didn't think was a good sign. It is a tad pricey but the food isn't bad.

    (3)

  • Geraldine D.

    Oh, dear. The only reason this place gets two stars is because our friend had a nice time, and because the broccoli was actually quite good. We arrived, and were seated by the chef's wife, who was very nice and made a few recommendations. After that, things went downhill. We apparently had two servers, who seemed to be at war with each other. It was incredibly awkward. They both tried to take our drink orders (but ended up getting them wrong) and then no one took our dinner order (because they thought the other one was handling it). I don't know why we couldn't simply have one server -there were only three of us dining. But the duo of them made us feel awkward and uncomfortable, and meant that we were often neglected or ignored. When the waitress brought me a drink I didn't order, I told her so and she said, "Well, just drink it or I'll cry." Um, OKAY. We were seated by the kitchen, which cast a weird blue light everywhere. The dishes were diner-style ones (white with a blue rim) - now, diners are great, but they're not what you want to be reminded of when you want a nice, elegant meal out. This place was too pricey to be using Denny's-style plates. The food was mediocre at best. My Caesar salad was barely average, my trout was under-seasoned - I stomached about half of it. Date and friend had rockfish tacos, which were supposedly okay, but not spectacular by any means. I always order dessert, but I happily skipped it just to get out of there sooner. For over $50 a person, I expected a little bit more. Will not be going back under any circumstances.

    (2)

  • Nicki D.

    We had dinner at this restaurant this week and will never go back again. Had the worst service I have ever received in over thirty years of traveling. Wait staff took forever to take our order and the only did so when flagged down by my daughter. Food was delivered by food runner and the wait staff never returned to see if everything was ok or if we needed anything. The waitstaff was a two person team and one would expect excellent service. Definitely not the case! I had to ask another server to bring my check after a very long wait. This restaurant was recommended as child friendly but this definitely was not the case as the wait was so long my granddaughter had to be taken outside. A terrible experience and others should think twice before going there

    (1)

  • Cyd G.

    We were waiting for our room at Hyatt Olive 8, just across the street. So we had to kill itme. I had researched oysters.. Blueacre has a fabulous Happy Hour. A buck an Oyster! And there's the Oyster Meister... He knows all the types they serve. Other things on the menu are great also. The potted smoked salmon... Yum. You must go to their website and click happy hour menu, really fun drink names. We went there twice on the weekend of the Sexy Liberal Show at the Paramount. I wish I could post a pic.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    I enjoyed this restaurant very much. The concierge at the Grand Hyatt recommended it. The oysters were best I have ever had. The beet salad was not the greatest. Loved the cod and the halibut.

    (4)

  • Lacey M.

    Blueacre Seafood is amazing. The chef, Kevin Davis, was so attentive to my special dietary needs. (I am allergic to dairy, eggs and gluten). We started our meal with fresh oysters, a selection presented to us by an oyster specialist. It was my first time eating raw oysters and I'm hooked. I love sushi, and raw fish so it was only time that I had oysters. I will be back for the oyster happy hour. We had an array of appetizers which were delicious. My favorite was one that included raw tuna. It was amazing. My favorite part of the meal was a piece of white salmon that the chef specially prepared for me. Not only was it the best piece of fish I've ever eaten... it was free of all the things I'm allergic too. For dessert I had a delicious strawberry sorbet, which was a nice refreshing way to end my meal. My boyfriend, who is not allergic to anything, was speechless after the pear tart. Throughout the whole meal, I felt very comfortable that the chef knew how to deal with food allergies. Which is a very important factor in deciding if I want to dine somewhere. Not only was the food some of the most spectacular food I've ever eaten, I felt safe eating there. Our server, Emily was refreshingly real and down to earth the whole time she was serving us. She was attentive and knowledgeable about the food, while making me felt like I had known her for years. I work around the corner, at a business where a lot of people ask where a good place to eat dinner or lunch at is. I will definitely be recommending Blueacre Seafood to anyone looking for a delicious Northwest Meal.

    (5)

  • Dave J.

    Food and menu options were as expected. Overall atmosphere felt like a hotel lobby and the blue glass theme didn't help. Taste of the food and portions were just ok. What was lacking was the service; our wait staff team messed up the drinks and entree orders and were not apologetic at all for their mistakes. This restaurant comes highly recommended by many hotels, in my opinion it is over hyped and should be skipped for other fine choices in Seattle.

    (1)

  • Jennifer B.

    I really wanted to like this place, they had an appealing Seattle Restaurant Week menu for lunch. I had a friend meet me there to place our order ahead of time as I was on an hour lunch limit. She placed an order for our food as well as a drink for herself. Her Bloody Mary and our first course didn't come out until 30 minutes later; a butternut squash bisque and a smoked cod appetizer. I would pass on the soup next time and second guess ordering the smoked cod again. With no exaggeration, our entrees came out another 30 minutes later; mediocre flat iron steak with fries and bland King salmon dish. My 1 hour lunch has already exceeded so we were forced to get our dessert to go. I had a chocolate pecan pie which was the highlight of the entire meal.

    (2)

  • K F.

    Looking for a perfect lunch? This is a must - 3 courses for $15! And you will be amazed! It will be hard, but save room for the dessert because the bread pudding was incredible! (as was the sorbet!)

    (5)

  • Charice G.

    Just get the chowder, don't even look at the menu, the Gould just call this place blue acre chowder, best chowder of my life. No lie. Amazing. Don't even remember what else I ordered.

    (4)

  • Cherie M.

    We had a lovely, very intimate, Valentine's day dinner. Had planned to try this restaurant because of good ratings and it did not advertise and outrageously expensive pre-fix. Most of those we checked out had a $75 pre-fix that had very few options that would have worked for me (fish or pork, no bell peppers). Anyway, we were happy to have chosen Blueacre. Our server was very attentive and made some excellent, informed recommendations. He clearly takes the quality of the food product very seriously They did in fact have a $50 pre-fix that was excellent and had 3 choices each for everything except dessert (5 choices). My husban had a trio of caviar for the appetizer and I had 6 oysters from Sandwich bay. Both were beautifully displayed and delicious. Her had tritip and root vegetables in this absolutely amazing sauce made from coffee. The sauce was so rich it was almost like chocolate. I had a very fancy steehead salmon the waiter said was better than Copper River. It was a delicious piece of fish, but under cooked for my taste. Yummy crunchy nut crust. For dessert, he had an angel food cake with pralines and a carmel syrup. He loved it. I had a simple chocolate mousse with one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had. Very nice evening. We'll be back.

    (4)

  • Sasha Soyon I.

    I came here for a work event, not expecting much. From the outside, it looks like an old man's restaurant, i.e. a place to go with your parents. I expected so-so food. Boy, was I wrong. The food here is excellent! One of my co-workers ordered the Minnesota potatoes as an appetizer. It's like a giant hashbrown, fried to a delectable crisp. It's listed as a side dish, but the plate is so big, 6 of us shared it before our entrees came. For the main dish, try the salmon; it's cooked with almonds. Or the trout - it comes with head and tail, and looks like you caught it yourself. The crispy basil and brown butter sauce, combined with orange slices on the trout is a nice combo. Another person at my table got the steak frites. I was polite and didn't try any of it until about 45 minutes after she got it. Oh, man, the meat and the fries were so amazing, even when they were cold. I ended up finishing up her fries for dessert! Overall, the food is not too experimental, just good, tasty stuff. And lots of it! The portions are American-hefty. For two people, I would recommend getting an appetizer and one entree to share. Then maybe a dessert if you still have room. But like I said, I ended my meal with a handful of fries. Really, the best steak frites I've tasted in this town.

    (4)

  • Erin B.

    Came in on a Sunday night for the Three Course Summer Dinner. The food (melon soup with balsamic, spicy salmon, and an epicly amazing raspberry sorbet for dessert) was fabulous and the price ($30) was reasonable. Service was attentive without being overbearing and the beer selection was better than expected. Knocking a star off for decor. Though clean and well-lit, Blueacre is furnished like a dot com company headquarters in the late 90's. Too much aquamarine and tacky IKEA touches throughout, though I do give props to the enormous stuffed marlin. Marlins are always a plus at any eating establishment.

    (4)

  • Sarah W.

    Everything was delicious - no complaints!

    (5)

  • Kjell S.

    I have to agree with Hoko N. and Robert B. I have definitely had better seafood. Granted - what others in my party ordered did appear to be better than what I had ordered for myself. But - I should judge based on what I ordered for the most part - no? Sure the other dishes are a factor, but for the most part, the judge weighing criteria is heavily that of what I ordered. I had a lunch special seafood pasta that , while it hinted at a chance of tastiness, was oversalted. And it took a very long time to receive our food. The waiter apollogized and said there was a computer glitch, and that it was a mere matter of physics,. (I think the physics part was a joke) but that was all. More of a joke about it than an apollogy. I dunno, service wasn't that good and the food was salty. I still enjoyed myself, but critiquing my personal experience with the restaurant deserves two stars.

    (2)

  • Sonya G.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for Blueacre yet! Over the years, I have been here at least a dozen times, more-so in recent months for its convenient location to my work/home-life. I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here. From their participation in Dine Around Seattle (and similar) events, fantastic stuff-your-face weekend brunches, cheery-with-a-quirk waitstaff, and the not infrequent check-in from the owners, I can't say a bad thing about the place. It goes without saying I find their food fantastic. My favorite? The eggs benedict on a Saturday morning. It seems to change with the season as to a tri-tip or perhaps dungeness crab accompaniment, but it always hits the spot for me.

    (5)

  • Im hungry L.

    For starters, Kevin is a great person and takes the extra effort sending the message out about eating only sustainable seafood in his restaurant, He is activily involved in outside activities to help promote our well-being and the environment,{5 stars} Well, the restaurant was big and felt fancy. The prices matched. The quality is the best you can purchase other than catching it yourself. This is were it starts to slip, no bread was offered on the table, the $30 dollar specials were great if that is what you wanted to eat. Two of our party ordered one of the the specials - a ling cod with a special coating, one was very happy the other was totally disappointed, My wife and I both had the enormous cioppino and thought it was very good - it had some macaroni in the broth that worked - but was odd, also for a seafood restaurant, they did not include any oysters in the mix. The last order was the kasu marinaded black cod - it was absolutely delicious!! The "specials" were missing the extra punch to make it an winner. I also forgot to mention that the house comp'd us fifteen oysters for us to try - this was a special treat from the kitchen prior to dinner. I guess the meals were good, but something was missing in the meal. Especially for a $350 dollar plus dinner that including two bottes of wine for five people and two desserts.

    (4)

  • Thomas B.

    We met my brother and his girlfriend in Seattle recently for a few days r&r heading out on the North Pacific with just one night to be reminded of what we love about Seattle. After a long day of travel and some minor airport delays we found ourselves checked into a downtown hotel that we really like. Cutting to the chase we sought the concierge's recommendation. He did not hesitate. He said Blueacre was the place we should go and underlining his confidence he called and made a reservation which was honored immediately upon our arrival a few short minutes walk later. Even more impressive there was an obvious line of reservations - 7:45 pm on a beautiful Thursday evening. We found local beers that spoke to us and sampled our way around them over several delicious raw oyster offerings from exotic sounding bays and oyster beds including Eld Inlet, Eagle Rock and other perfect waitstaff recommendations. And these and some crab cakes to die for were just a spectacular prep for the full menu which kept us occupied until long after 10 pm when there was much less going on in the restaurant. Two in our party raved about the King Salmon which was from Neah Bay a remote corner of the continental US that looks out over the farthest reach of Juan de Fuca Strait west of the Olympia range. A third had a delicate and delicious diver scallop offering. And I loved the Terresa salad selected with the crab meat tasting as good as it did on the beach when I was a boy not far north of here, which was exactly what I needed that night. Having said all this something has to be said for the owners, Kevin and Terresa Davis who were visible in their restaurant that night. They are restaurateurs with long and interesting c.v. s and connection to the west coast and local food and wine world with intriguing New Orleans and Aussie influences. They have a solicitous staff and a clear love the food game. Kudos Terresa and Kevin! We will be back to try Steelhead Diner and to follow with interest other Davis ventures in future I am sure.

    (4)

  • Diana C.

    I went for dinner with a friend, and the service was okay, not great, but definitely on the friendly side. The food on the other hand wasn't that great. I ordered the mixed salad as an appetizer and that was good, it was fresh and didn't have too much dressing. The entree I ordered was braised pork and wasn't impressed. I know... pork at a seafood restaurant? I should know better. My friend ordered the salmon and it looked good, but I wasn't in the mood for salmon. The rest of the menu just didn't really appeal to me, so I have to say that I'm not sure i'll be back. :-/ The dessert (angel food cake) was too sweet and not that great either. It looked like something I could put together at home for about $3. Overall I'd have to say it's okay, but not something i'd go searching for again.

    (3)

  • Jonas M.

    Oysters, oysters, oysters! Come here during the happy hour to get them for $1 a piece. My hotel concierge at the Grand Hyatt recommended this place. The champagne mignonette sauce that comes with it is awesome. If you order a dozen oysters or more, the chef will give you a variety of oysters and go through the different types with you. I also tried the smoked salmon potato skins, which was recommended by the bartender. It had capers and creme fraiche, which is quite a unique taste. Awesome seafood, cheap prices, and a lesson of the different oysters of the Pacific Northwest, there's nothing better out there.

    (5)

  • Amy M.

    After a rough start service-wise (20+ minutes for drinks, but they've since resolved the problem), Blueacre is growing into its space and finally allowing its food the platform it deserved. My firm is in the same building, so I have been down there most fridays for the last several months. Without exception, the appetizers and main dishes have been excellent. God, the salmon potato skins? Genius; they come with the same accoutrement as the caviar pie at Steelhead diner (my favorite appetizer in Seattle). When I'm going on a long run on Fridays, I think only of the 84 appetizers that I'm going to eat at this place at end of work day. I'm like a fat kid at this restaurant, it's sick. The draft selection is good, and certain beers are served at such a frigid temp that ice crystals form on the top. Love. The wine list is comprehensive, prices are decent. And, when your idiot colleague falls off her stool because she was leaning forward (apparently, her mother was more lax on table manners than mine), they are super gracious in cleaning up your broken glass.

    (5)

  • Jamie J.

    "Som'of ya'll are cray-cray" I don't know why this restaurant doesn't have better reviews... maybe slow start?! All I know is, I had a wonderful dining experience here. Service was right on point. The food was phenomenal. But I have to say, my company was wonderful as well. To start, we each got our own appetizer as well as oysters for the table. I was really happy with the delicious sauces the oysters came with - they were fresh and complimentary. I ordered a salad to start with lavender infused goat cheese. Come on! Yes, amazing. I'm a big time lover of goat cheese, so it was a nice start. One cool observation is that they stamp the date on the top of their menus. I don't know if they refresh them daily or what, but they obviously want to make it known that their menu changes a bit, which makes way for the point that they use local and seasonal foods (love that). My main dish was swordfish with browned onions and onion rings on top, with heavenly blue cheese. It was light, but had a heavy feel to it at the same time. I couldn't have been happier. Of course we had to end up with dessert as well. We ordered the german chocolate cake and the chocolate pudding, which was more like a mousse. Both were delightful. If I had to pick one, it would be the pudding, for sure. The wine also lasted the whole night - we got a nice bottle. A great all around experience here with great everything! One side note: they actually aren't uppity at all for a high end restaurant. They have a really chilled environment. Some people in suits, but some in Jeans. It's comfortable though, and great for many different occasions. One of the musts in Seattle. I like Steelhead diner, BUT I really can't pick one. The vibes are too different.

    (5)

  • Paul B.

    Met a friend here for lunch. I had the smothered chicken, which was delicious, and the portion size was easily twice what I could eat. There were plenty of non-seafood options for those not interested in seafood. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We were at the tail end of the lunch rush, and food service was still slow.

    (3)

  • Rachael G.

    Very expensive. Food was excellent. Very nice atmosphere for a special evening. Service was good. Convenient; safe location to walk to. For our last evening in Seattle we wanted seafood. Everything seemed to have really mixed reviews so we cautiously decided to give Blueacre a try. Very stylish decor and huge space that can accommodate large parties. We started with oysters which were delicious. I had the tomato salad which was sweet, flavorful and perfectly seasoned. For my entree, I chose the halibut. Again, perfectly prepared and a generous portion. My husband had only the chowder which he said was very good. Again, we went in without high expectations and were pleasantly surprised and would definitely go back only for a special evening.

    (4)

  • Dan S.

    I am in Seattle on business and went to Blueacre by myself as a treat for a long week of work and travel. I was not disappointed. Since I was dining alone at the bar, and threw myself at the mercy of the bartender and oyster bar guy. Both captured my tastes very well, and the bartender seemed to know what I would want before I even gave him hints. I had 2 beers, 6 oysters, and a restaurant week style meal (elk sausage, black and bleu rockfish(maybe) and bread pudding). I have major food sweats right now, but couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend this place. My only warning would be to bring your whole wallet. It's spendy.

    (5)

  • John E.

    I walk by Blueacre all the time on my way to work and I always think- nah, not my style. I felt like a cross between Waterfront Grill and Flying Fish. Why wife and I decided to try it out last Friday to get something light to eat and a cocktail. I was impressed with there oyster selection and was even more impressed with the preparation. No shells! Nice work Mr. Oyster Schucker dude. The barman was bragging on the soft shelled crab, so we decided to give it try. Again- very solid dish. I'd give them 5 stars, but they were a slightly lacking on service and a little expensive. I had to ask for a beer and my wife sat with an empty cocktail glass for the last 30 minutes we were there without being asked. I could have flagged someone down, but I thought restaurants made a killing on $9 cocktails? All things considered, Blueacre exceed expectations and I will return.

    (4)

  • Mrs K.

    Came here for HH before Wicked. Tried almost everything on the HH menu and the only thing I truly enjoyed were the mussels and frites. Mussels were plump and tender and the fries were just fine. However I'd skip the "tator tots" and the Potted salmon. There was not much flavor (almost dry) in the salmon spread and the tots were runny on the inside. $1 pacific oysters are a treat though. We had a dozen between myself and my date and devoured them! Disappointed in the overall HH as there are so many nearby restaurants (such Ruth Chris) that offers a competitive HH menu. Hostess and Waitress were attentive and friendly but not so sure I'd be back. Perhaps for just oysters or a full dinner.

    (3)

  • Tom L.

    I give them 4 stars mainly for the happy hour. Good drink specials and $1 oysters. The oysters were big & fresh. I did not care for the chicken legs - way too salty.

    (4)

  • Jeff B.

    AWESOME happy hour. $1 Oyster Shooters, shucked by David a super nice and talented oyster chef. He competes nationally! $2 Sessions $1.50 Raniers Looks fancy, priced divey. You've got a fan Blueacre!

    (4)

  • John K.

    Everything about our visit to Blueacre made for an excellent all-around restaurant experience. I received a call earlier in the day, confirming our reservation, and the table was ready for us when we walked in. Service was friendly and professional, but never hovering. And everyone in our group of 6 tried something different, and loved the food. The fish stew that I had was, in my opinion, the best seafood meal that I've ever experienced. Even the lighting was beautifully executed - subdued and relaxing, but still easy to read the menu with middle aged eyes. Topping it off, the prices seemed to me to be very reasonable for what they provide. Blueacre, in my opinion, is a place that gets everything right. I just wish I lived closer - but I'm recommending it to everyone I know who lives in the area.

    (5)

  • Erika P.

    Had I heard great things about this place I might have been more shocked about this place. Let's start with the basics - The name implies something seafood and something trendy. I walk into the place and am instantly underwhelmed. Everything from the cheap flooring to the mis-matched decor made me want to walk straight back out but I sucked it up and went ahead and gave it a shot. My fiance and I ordered the endive caesar salad to share as an appetizer and for our entrees he opted for the american waygu burger while I was feeling in the mood for halibut. Strike one - the salad was inedible. I'm not sure if it was an isolated incident with our salad, but there as a horrific amount of salt on it. I picked out the crutons and decided after my second glass of water in 5 minutes that I simply couldn't stand the sodium. It was as if the top came off the salt - and I am not exaggerating here. Strike two - the waygu burger came on cibatta bread. As if that's not enough, the burger was over-cooked, the pickles were rubbery, the cute little tomato garnish was wrinkled and the fries were luke warm at best. It was the saddest waygu burger I have ever seen. But all things considered, what else should we have expected.... I took a second look at the price when we walked out and it was a mere $11. I have personally never been any place where you can get a good, or even mediocre waygu burger for under $15. Makes us wonder, was it or wasn't it? Strike three - The halibut. How in the world can you f this one up?! It's halibut. Presentation gets points. I have to admit when it came out, man that thing was the most beautiful piece of halibut I've seen in awhile. One fork into it I knew there was going to be some issues. First of all, halibut... everywhere on earth I've gotten this delightful fish it's been good and buttery in taste and the fish is so delicate it flakes right off the moment you stab it. Not this sucker. When you have to use a knife to cut a piece of halibut you know that something is terribly wrong. I couldn't even eat it. Needless to say, this was a huge disappointment and if it were the last place to eat on this earth, I might just pop in and grab a glass of wine while I slowly starve to death.

    (1)

  • John E.

    We've had brunch here twice. Everything we ate has been great. We loved the fried smelt appetizer. It comes with a great curry ketchup that you want to eat on it's own. This may be my favorite spot in Downtown now.

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Went to dinner here on a Thursday night with a friend before catching a show at the 5th Ave Theater. We arrived at 6:15 pm and the place was packed (always a good sign). We had made reservations so we were seated right away however it took a little while for our server to come over and take our drink order (not that big of a deal). I started with an Heirloom Tomato salad with hand pulled mozzarella - it was AMAZING. My friend had the Caesar Salad and that was good as well thought I think mine was the standout. I went onto order the scallops for dinner and they were cooked perfectly (just done enough) and came with a nice Corn Maque Choux (think if it as a beautiful veggie braise.) My friend had the halibut which wasn't my favorite but was still tasty. For both of our dinners we were given the choice of a 5 or 8 oz portion. Overall the dinner and service were good but dishes lean toward the pricey side. For a fancier meal this is a great spot - for a more casual meal I'll head to Steelhead Diner (owned by the same folks!).

    (4)

  • Cash M.

    Two trips to this place and both times.... nothing short of amazing. I really don't care for fancy places however this place hit the spot in more places than one. First I went with French fries and they were so yummy. Salt and vinager fries and it was under 5.00 bucks. Meals are small but still really good. Anything to make the wife happy. Also a must have is desert, rhubarb with ice cream scope on top. Soooo good. We even had our kid with us and they let us get happy hour at a table vs sitting at the bar. Also 1.00 oysters for happy hour 3pm to 6pm Mon to Friday also wine is $5.00 for the house white or red. Great place for happy hour or just a nice dinner. We did have the white and red house wine at happy hour and both tasted a few shades above two buck chuck and worth the money. Also the guy working the table was very nice and went out of his way to welcome our child and stroller. That always is a major bonus when you have you're child on board.

    (5)

  • Bev F.

    Two times here. Great waitstaff and exceptional meals. Definitely a favorite in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Anthony A.

    Stopped in for Lunch/Happy Hour. Sat in the Bar area, and the food and service was great. The salmon potato skins tasted great. Also ordered a Teressa salad, nice and fresh. The wife enjoyed the Crab BLT, and I enjoyed the Cheeseburger. Everything tasted great. Wanted to try the Chocolate Pecan Pie, but we were stuffed. It was a great place to stop, thanks to the wonderful staff and chefs.

    (4)

  • M M.

    If you want to have a whole Lobster then I would totally recommend the Blueacre. Simply steamed whole Lobster in the nice upscale atmosphere make me and my guests happy every visit. I haven't tried other than Lobster so my review is limited to limited food and wine. There might be hit and miss for other entree but I can tell there's no hit and miss for Lobster :) It's 100% guarantee you will have a great time with great meal. I love their clam chowder too!! I think the price is reasonable for the food and service. Try Lobster if you haven't!!

    (4)

  • Sherwin T.

    It takes a pretty extraordinary experience to bring me out of my Yelp hibernation, so please show your thanks to Blueacre Seafood or should I say Blue(medi)acre? After walking by two employees chatting at the "host" station - in quotations because, I assume, that's what one of these two were paid to be doing - who didn't even bother to look or acknowledge us, the beau and I cozied up to the bar where the "fun" continued. Asked the bartender if they served potato vodka and he quickly identified Dry Fly. He offered me a taste and presented the bottle, which had "Washington Wheat" tattooed on front. Definitely a smooth and yummy vodka, but NOT made from potatoes. Absolutely forgivable flub, but what compounded the matter was when asking if he could "walk us through the menu", he responded with a blank stare. As a two-week old establishment, I figured employees would be climbing over one other to talk-up their fabulous food. Not here, apparently. I made it easier for him by asking what he enjoyed. He offered up just one suggestion: Crispy Alaskan Razor Clams, which we ordered along with the Jumbo Lump Louisiana Blue Crabcake and Fried Green Tomatoes. The crabcake (despite getting a tiny piece of shell in my last bite) was the star of the show - lightly dressed, but full of flavor. The razor clams, in addition to having a super cool name, were battered and deep-fried deliciousness. The downfall of the dish was the gallon of sauce they were presented on. It was easy to limit the amount of sauce on the higher pieces, but the lower pieces were drenched (and overwhelming). The BF summed-up my feelings about the sauce nicely: "a little goes a long way". As for the tomatoes...too much cornmeal crust that was like armor around the tomato slice. The two accompanying sauces (that the server didn't even bother to identify for us) weren't very complementary and one, we think, was recycled from the razor clam dish...just a tad spicier. We had three pieces (of about 10) and called it done. One thing I did like was the space - nice moments of modern color and finishes throughout mixed with warm wood finishes. The dining room felt cavernous, so don't go expecting an intimate time. However, I do see this as a good spot for large-ish groups. Also, if you haven't gone yet and are on a budget - sample Blueacre during happy hour. Our bill was $60 for three apps and two cocktails. I anticipate kinks when going to baby restaurants and good service is a great way to make me forget about the negatives. Sadly for my BAS (or should it just be BS?) experience - we got okay food with okay service. Like my buddy, Andrea H., I suggest waiting a few weeks, maybe even a month or two before getting your Blueacre on.

    (1)

  • J H.

    Stopped by today for a lunch meeting. Had the oyster loaf which was very good. Weird tasting diet soda though. Service was quick and the three of us were out in 45 minutes.

    (4)

  • Sara D.

    We've been hitting this spot up for Happy Hour on the weekdays from 3-6pm lately. The H/Hr menu is awesome, and the $1 oysters have been consistently superb! I mean that's a great deal. Try a Moscow mule on the drink menu or the crab poppers. Yum! I know that the owner and Chef Kevin Davis does an excellent job of choosing the best quality and sustainable seafood and ingredients so I always feel good about eating at his restaurants whether it is for H/Hr or for dinner I've never had a bad meal.

    (5)

  • Ulyana T.

    We did not plan on doing any official Valentine's Day celebration at a restaurant this year and thus did not have any reservations made. By roaming into one of the Italian restaurants in Capital Hill and encountering a 1hour wait line we thought to change our plans and just walk to downtown Seattle, thinking if we found a decent place to eat, we would stay, if we not, we would just go back home to have dinner. On the way there, we remembered of Blueacre Seafood, a place that we have walked by so many times after dinning at other places and always thought to come back there to eat.So this was a perfect opportunity to make our dream come true :) Of course, given that it was 6:30pm February 14th, all the seats were taken and we were offered to sit at the bar. Wow, never thought I would be as pleased to have a bar experience on a Valentine's Day!! But this one was great. David and his partner at the oyster bar were awesome. Besides serving us some delicious Sister's Point and Hama Hama big oysters, we got some education about the growth of oysters. I had a glass of wine and my husband had African Amber beer which went really well with oysters. For later we had whole fish and gumba. I feel that gumba was a bit too spicy and had more sausage than any seafood (1 shrimp and 1 mussel) which was supposed to be a SEAFOOD Gumba... For dessert we shared a bittersweet chocolate moose but it was GIGANTIC!! I am happy to say that a Valentine's Day that was supposed to be nothing out of the ordinary turned out to be one of the best VDays shared with my hubby. Great ambiance of the restaurant, pleasant staff, courteous service, and oysters made it unforgettable. We are definitely coming back for the oysters... not so much for food. A bit overpriced (almost $9 for a cup of soup and almost $30 for fish) and not as delicately served and prepared as some other places offer. Hope this was helpful. Cheers. Uly

    (4)

  • william h.

    Make sure you check the bill!!! We went for lunch on our anniversary and order food from the lunch menu. The seafood were cooked perfectly and delicious. When the bill came, I looked carefully on the bill and noticed that the waiter charged us with the dinner price on all of the food that we ordered. The waiter apologized and corrected the bill. We think that he was trying to rip us off. The bill ended up more than $20 less. We are disappointed and will not coming back!!!

    (2)

  • Anthony M.

    Fine dining... without the fine food. They try. They try hard. Everything we had there was just not good. Not bad or inedible, just in no way good. Nice atmosphere, but thats about all. Even the service was... meh. Don't go.

    (1)

  • Charlotte B.

    Most amazing seafood I've ever had. Oysters dipped in outstanding cocktail sauce, ciopinni that will make you melt, muscles steamed with coconut milk and curry, perfectly cooked moist cod over creamy mashed potatoes and flawless broccoli. There were so many more things that I wanted to try, I'm so sad there isn't one of these restaurants where I live. Go here and you will enjoy. See the menu on their website, no it's not cheap but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Keriche C.

    I came here for the first time recently with a friend who knows the restaurant well. I am shocked by the 3.5 stars this restaurant gets on Yelp! We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before moving to a table. We also ordered oysters to start. I am NOT an oyster fan and told the oyster chef that but he insisted I try the blue pool oyster so I did. I am so glad that he talked me into it. They were amazing! I could not believe how fresh and tender it was. For dinner I ordered the true cod, my companion had the swordfish and we ordered the collard greens and vegetable sautee to accompany our meals. Everything was amazing and cooked to perfection! The sauce on the swordfish was unbelievable. The cod was perfectly tender and the side dishes were fantastic. Get the collard greens. They do not dissapoint! I will be back again soon!

    (5)

  • betsy b.

    I really enjoyed my meal here. The place itself doesn't have a ton of ambiance but the food was damn good. We started with the crab cake and gumbo which my husband literally wanted to bathe in. The crab cake was also just what we'd been craving. For entrees I had the king salmon with cherries and almonds and my husband went with the scallops. I like how this place offers 2 size portions but being the fat asses we are we both went big. Mistake.....we were so full and struggled to finish our bottle of wine which is very unlike us. The service was good but our waiter was almost too informative. I had asked what the difference between the 2 salmons was and he went into a very lengthy description and even talked about salmon that wasn't on the menu. I get that he was being helpful but I don't need to be overwhelmed with crap that's not even on the menu.

    (4)

  • Koa M.

    Terrible staff, racist managers the food is supposedly "the freshest" that anyone can get. They preach that to you especially regarding any of the saltwater fish from Hawaii. I am from Hawaii and will tell you this is not the case. The only positive thing I could say about this place is they have good baked ziti which coincidently has nothing to do with seafood.

    (1)

  • Rushae P.

    So far this is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with my husband. The place was almost empty and we were seated right away. Started with a few oysters, the Dungeness crab cake, and salt and vinegar fries. Yumm....the oysters were very fresh, crab cake full of meat and cooked to perfection, and every girl should try these salt and vinegar fries. Can't wait for a repeat with my girlfriends over happy hour. And now the real reason I write...best tasting King Crab Legs that I've ever had. The waiter told the truth when he recommended them by saying that they'd be the standard by which I measured all others. So good and almost as large as my wrist. Pricey but worth every cent. Minus a star because it seems 5 stars should be reserved for ridiculously fancy and hard to get into restaurants, but honestly, take this food to any of those places and this easily gets 5 stars from me.

    (4)

  • Richard W.

    Warmly greeted - wait person, Joanna, was attentive, informative of menu and gave great recommendations. Restaurant has a description of classic cocktails which we indulged and glad we did, well mixed and presented. Fish served are on sustainable list - so Eco friendly. Cod with crusted corn meal over potatoes. Strawberry salad, walnuts, greens well balanced. Goat cheese fritters - light, tasty. Alaskan rockfish with corn and andouille sausage - an interesting combination and works well. Dessert in a $30 3 course is recommended - strawberries with raspberry sorbet and pecan pie also good. Ambiance odd restaurant warm, relaxed. This is what a wonderful restaurant experience is about - quality, professionalism, and remembering a wonderful night out.

    (5)

  • Tommy K.

    I'm a big fan of Steelhead diner and was thus quite excited to check out Blueacre. Sadly, like so many others who reviewed Blueacre, the experience was overwhelmingly mediocre. Simply put, I can't figure out any reason why I would ever go back to Blueacre when I could just as easily go to Steelhead. Why pay significantly more for food that is marginally better at best. While we were promptly seated, the service went immediately downhill. I don't need people to rush to my side at the drop of a hat but there is no excuse for taking nearly ten minutes to come and take drink orders. Once we finally got our drinks, we had been staring long enough at our menu that we knew what we wanted and were afraid of letting the waitress run off lest we wait another ten minutes to place our food order; however, after placing our food order, it took another ten or so minutes for us to get a basket of mediocre bread. I don't know what bakery they use but they need to find a better source for their bread. It's not so much that the bread was terrible and perhaps at a mid-price restaurant like Steelhead it's fine but when I come to a nicer restaurant I expect little things like the bread to be just as good as the food is supposed to be. And speaking of food ... oh wait, before I talk about the food I should also mention that midway, they switched waitresses on us. This isn't really a huge deal but, again, with higher-end restaurants I would expect them to come to our table and let us know that someone else would be taking care of us. Hell, they even do that at Denny's. I understand this is a new restaurant but that would help explain problems in the kitchen not with the simple, basic front-of-the-house issues. Ok, getting back to the food ... it was good. Heck, it was very good but there was nothing that really wowed me. I had the cod and while I certainly enjoyed every bite I could have had equally enjoyable cod for significantly less at a place like Ray's. My dining partner and I shared some fries. Those were really good but it's the same fries they have at Steelhead. Perhaps after a year or so things will look up but unless I hear things have dramatically changed, I don't think I'll be coming back.

    (2)

  • Ellison G.

    I was thrilled to find a raw bar during my visit to Seattle. I bellied up to the bar and enjoyed a sparkling wine and a dozen oysters on the half-shell. Jack. the resident oyster master, was very knowledgeable and happy to educate his clientele. I would definitely go back and try other fish on the menu - but - would start with some local oysters - wow!

    (5)

  • Will M.

    Went to BlueAcre with a friend of mine after he raved about the food here. I must say the menu is very interesting and I really love catfish so I was excited they had it. The waitress, her name was Kelly I believe was very informative. She quickly let me know that it was actually a whole catfish, bones and all that was fried. I was a little disappointed but grateful that she told me before I ordered it and even suggested a second item, the Texas Redfish which was equally as good. The portions are amazing and the side items were way too big for my own good. I love that they sell Jones Soda and when I ordered dessert she suggested the Olympic Raspberry ice cream which was phenomenal! Mark wasn't as happy though because they put candied walnuts on his dessert even though he asked them not to. Kelly apologized and they comped the desserts. I must say that she made the experience even better despite our small hiccups.

    (4)

  • Matthew T.

    I love the renovation of Blueacre and as to be expected the menu has a twist on it. Although I think that some of the items on the menu are overpriced they all come with a different taste to please your taste buds. I would defiantly check this place out for Happy Hour as I hear the have a great one. The grapefruit sorbet is to die for! Yummy

    (4)

  • Claudia A.

    I went here for Happy Hour yesterday. Got there around 4 and it was pretty empty but by the time I left it was packed (roughtly 6pm). I was just there for oysters because I had heard they had a pretty good deal. They provided 3 sauces, typical cocktail sauce with tartar, soy and a vinegarette. All were decent. Good price though, $1 a piece. I really like the drink I ordered it was a good mango mix and it wasn't too heavy on the alcohol which I liked.

    (3)

  • Al W.

    Salad wet like coleslaw. Gazpacho very good. Still waiting for entre.... 1 hr 10 min and counting. Hope its good. Entree worked out... but REALLY late. Kid's food came out after adults. Not worth coming back. Just being honest. Staff made the bill right - by not charging for the two adult entrees, but no chance I'd come here again. Too many other restaurants to try without risking another LONG wait.

    (2)

  • Michael E.

    I think this place is the new Steelhead. It's got it all, huge seafood menu, all great quality. Great place to take out of towners because you can have everything. The space is "big downtown restaurant" feel. I suggest some of those mussels with the green curry sauce. Then get what's on special, you'd love it. I'd put it #2 on best Seattle seafood after Matt's in the Market.

    (4)

  • Joelle A.

    Came here with my parents for Dine Around Seattle. The atmosphere is upscale and trendy, but it almost felt a little pretentious. We chose here in particular because the menu items sounded a little different and adventurous - like elk sausage, for one - but in the end, we weren't so impressed - for instance, I felt the salmon entree tasted fishy and the ling cod entree was cooked perfectly, but the preparation wasn't really anything special. I guess I was glad to try it, but I don't plan on going back.

    (3)

  • Megan O.

    My go-to, never disappointing, tasty cocktail, incredible seafood joint. (They know us by name...) Although it has somewhat of a non-intimate gaudy blue interior with much to be desired in the way of intimacy, it has ample seating and lovely staff. Having eaten nearly everything on the (best attempt at locally sourced) seafood-bent menu, I feel I can confidently say that Blueacre won't disappoint. Oyster shooters! A must try, and all from local waters, each with separate and distinct flavor profiles. The oysterman would happily explain everything from the effect of different environments to the genus and species of what you're shooting. I received a mini education in exciting and tasty sea life. One of my two favorite places to get drinks in town. All the beverages are well mixed, well balanced, and despite their reassuring drinkability, might give you more of a buzz than you bargained for. A truly inspired bartender. Try the Evergreen Martini. It's not cheap, but what good fish is?

    (5)

  • Rich K.

    Incredible rockfish. And I think I had an existential out-of-body experience with the Roasted Quince with dried fruit streusel and huckleberry sorbet and fool. I wrote these words down because I have no idea what they are. but...Wow.

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    We just went in for a few appetizers and drinks in the lounge. It was amazing how it resembled Oceanaire in San Diego and low and behold...it was one! We felt like being naughty so we ordered the four cheese baked ziti and the fish & chips. The ziti wasn't quite what I had envisioned. I thought it would be more like a mac and cheese dish but it's more of an Italian marinara sauce topped with the four cheese mixture. The fish & chips as well as the cocktails were quite tasty!

    (4)

  • Dan J.

    Food is amazing as is the service. Gets pretty busy around 630-7.

    (5)

  • Bill Q.

    Surprised my wife by taking her to lunch today.(She works nextdoor). I love to cook, but I also love to EAT great food and I don't mind paying allot for great food. $40 lunch and I was unimpressed. Wait staff was nice, but food was not..... I buy fresh King Crab legs @ $30 a lb.I have no problem paying $12 for 2 pieces of Otoro sushi. It is not the amount I spent that bums me out. It is about the food and realizing this is a place I will never visit again.

    (2)

  • Lor B.

    Stopped by for a light pre-movie dinner and already feel like i'm a big fan of the Blue... The Crab cake starter, Cucumber/Feta/Olive salad and freshly squeezed lemonade definitely hit the spot! The menu is fairly extensive - especially if you are an oyster lover - wine list is just as long. The service was supreme and I can't wait to go back for a full on seafood fest! If you are a lover of the Steelhead diner at Pikes - you'll find that this menu is just as creative.. Will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • David F.

    I went with 4 other coworkers on their first lunch service. We didn't get any service for the first 15 minutes we were there. One of our guys defected after 10. I wanted to give their vegetarian meatloaf a try, but it has cheese in it. I then opted for their roasted veggie salad, but it too has cheese. They were at least able to make that without cheese. After 30 minutes of waiting (and the Chef's outnumbered the service staff 4 to 1), I got my boring salad. Some giant leaves of lettuce and some scattered and somewhat overcooked veggies does not a lunch make. If it were not for the free refills of ginger ale and eating the remainder of one of my coworkers fries, I would have been hungry by 3pm and $15 lighter to show for it. The entire lunch took 1.5 hours. I realize that this is a "seafood" restaurant, but I have two thoughts about that. 1) This is Seattle. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a seafood restaurant here. You want to stand out, do something different, like 2) make Vegan friendly dishes. There is a large and growing community of Vegans in Seattle, and more of us are working downtown. I hope they make some conscious changes to their menu and speed up their service a bit. Otherwise, I'll just wait 6 months when another in a revolving door of restaurants opens in that spot.

    (2)

  • Niall K.

    Been to Blueacre a few times first time writing the review. Hit there last night for our belated wedding anniversary dinner was waiting for our table when Chef Kevin walked by and said a nice hello. Told us that he was expecting us and that there would be a small gift dropped down. Turns out the gift was half dozen oysters that didnt last long - beautifully served with 3 choices of granita, asian mix and cocktail sauce all delicious. Our server Neil was pretty entertaining - recommended a nice bottle of Pinot Gris from Oregon. We then opened up with Green Curry Mussels for myself and the wife had the Crab Cake which was basically lump crab on an amazing sauce it looked and tasted delicious. Main courses we had Surf and Turf - Filet was cooked to perfection and it was covered in crab - only complaint could have/should have had more of the special bearnaise sauce. And Mindy had the salmon on a corn bed which was dang tasty. Great dinner with good service. I would admit somebody commented on the old Oceanaire thing and I have been there when it was but this is good step up. All the food is locally procured and from sustainable farming. The flavors are always lively in the food. The oyster bar at the front of the house is a great place to park for happy hour. Would recommend it for HH and Dinner. I did brunch their once and that was just ok. I think it was more a lunch menu than a brunch menu which was a little disappointing. That said for dinner or HH I will be back!

    (4)

  • David R.

    As some noted, we were greeted by the co-owner and she also provided us with some recommendations. The ambiance is very contemporary. If you're looking for something more traditional (style and food preparation), then this is not the restaurant for you. The crab cake was very good and quite large (enough to share). The salmon was excellent. On the other hand, the service and martinis were just okay. Salads came out late while the entree came out early. The server apologized a few times during our dinner.

    (4)

  • Ben P.

    Went there for lunch on Saturday, at 1:15 PM. My advice is, don't be in any hurry if you're going to go there. A beautiful room, really tantalizing menu, completely undone by a lack of staff, or lack of interest on the part of the staff. The place was about 1/10th full. Still took a few minutes for anyone to notice we were waiting for a table. Upon sitting, took 10 minutes for anyone to come up to us, at which point we put in our entire order. Took 10-15 more minutes for our drinks to come out. After that, took 15 more minutes to, etc, etc. At the end of the meal, total time for a small 3 course lunch was 1 hour, 50 minutes. And it was still only 1/10 full. Our waiter was fun and knowledgeable, but we still had problems with the wrong entree being served, dessert coming out with no spoons (or anything else to eat it with), and other little bizarre errors. Food: Oysters were good. Appetizers were appealing and delicious (clam fritters, duck/andouille gumbo). The desserts (chocolate mousse, angel food cake) were outstanding. The main course (blackened salmon) was, well... "a bit of a misfire", I'll say politely. You're in Seattle, you have some of the best, freshest seafood in the world. The one thing you don't want to do is gunk it up with a sickly brown onion sauce and a bunch of other nonsense. The sockeye was barely noticeable after being drowned out with all of the well-intentioned but completely out of place sauces and adornments. The food was, however, good enough on average that I would try it again -- or rather, I WOULD have tried it again, but the process of actually getting a meal was so painful that, ehhh... forget it.

    (2)

  • Lauren H.

    As soon as you as you walk into this unique decor you know you are in for an experience. The hostess this evening was one of the most friendly professional people in the service industry I have ever come across. I started the meal with an amuse. I am sure this is a wonderful dish however I am not a fan of smoked salmon. Not my cup of tea. My house salad was a regular salad one would expect. Then came the crab cake. I have never had a crab cake that falls apart when touched by a fork. The lumps of crab was enormous. I wish the sauce for the crab cake was better. I love Dijon mustard but it didn't seem unique enough for this dish. And for having multiple servers,I felt my dirty dishes should have been removed quicker. Overall a great experience.

    (4)

  • Paul G.

    I have been here a few times for happy hour and they do a good job. The menu is plentiful - I think I had a fried oyster sandwich the first time around that I really enjoyed. Bartenders are always friendly as well. I probably wouldn't come here for a full out dinner but a great happy hour spot here in downtown.

    (4)

  • Cathy S.

    Everything we had was excellent. Salmon was cooked to perfection, the clam and corn chowder was super tasty, and dessert was a chevre cheesecake not to be missed! Very cool vibe and good food to back it up.

    (4)

  • Alison L.

    Went here for a dinner with a group from a conference. Delicious seafood chowder, brilliant almond encrusted salmon, amazing chocolate cake. Decor a bit too mod for my tastes, but really excellent food.

    (4)

  • Erin R.

    The food isn't that great for the price. The asparagus soup tasted like ground up asparagus with limited flavor. In fact, I could say that about the whole meal. I would not come back here again or recommend it.

    (2)

  • Kevin L.

    We just had an amazing meal here! I had the prefix with the Artisan salad, Alaskan Cod and the Rhubarb Tart. I recommend all three. The salad was light and flavorful and the Cod and Tart buttery flavored and delicious! We also ordered the side of asparagus, but when they told us they were out I was bummed. Then they brought out a complimentary side of broccoli prepared the same way! It was delicious! We'd definitely come back!

    (4)

  • Rob L.

    Biggest mussels and best oysters.

    (4)

  • M L.

    I came out here with a group of friends for a farewell party. The service was pretty good, but the restaurant was also half empty, so that might had resulted in us getting their full attention. The restaurant itself looked very nice and polished. The sandwich I ordered was huge, which justified its price. I wasn't impressed by the taste at all. I had bites of other people's seafood dishes, it was good, and would have been worth it at half the menu price. Conclusion, come here if you want to impress them without spending too much money; don't come here for the food.

    (2)

  • Anya N.

    I ordered Blueacre boxed lunches for an office lunch and they were by far the best I've had yet. The food was delicious - everyone in the office was delighted. The lunch was delivered. I definitely recommend Blueacre Seafood for boxed lunches/lunch deliveries.

    (5)

  • Anne M.

    I've wanted to try Blueacre because I'm a big fan of Steelhead Diner. We went for Happy Hour and were surprised that the room was so empty. It did fill up about 5:30 or so, but I expected more people at the 4 o'clock hour. The cocktails they offer are $5 and are as fun to ask for as they are to drink. I had the Temporary Restraining Order... a couple of times... it was delicious and the bartender wasn't cheap with the tequila. There are about 7 or 8 appetizers on the Happy Hour menu and everyone enjoyed the ones they tried. The crab & shrimp poppers were a little over cooked but the insides were good. My favorite was a new item which was salmon buffalo wings. It was friend salmon belly with a fin attached. There was buffalo sauce drizzled on the salmon and blue cheese and ranch dressing for dipping. I wouldn't have put buffalo sauce with salmon but it was really yummy. The after cocktails latte was good and strong too. If you have a large group I might call ahead to see if you could put tables together. They really had only 4 tops that I saw. I'm sure they'd be will happy to accommodate. The wait staff was quick and friendly .

    (4)

  • Jeff M.

    After a year of proscratinating, we had our first dinner at Blueacre tonight. We brought my son and his wife who were visiting us from Atlanta. We had a very nice experience at a reasonable price. Oysters- very nice selection, I had a chefs choice of six. I love oysters, and I loved these. Clams-they are currently serving a spicy version of steamed clams,, the whole family liked these. Gumbo- I had a cup of gumbo to go with the oysters, it was a bit pricey but a nice complement to the oysters. Crab Cake Appetizer- a meal in and of itself, one of the best I have had in the area. Service- While not at the level of Dahlia lounge, the service was attentive and prompt. A solid 6 on a scale of 1-10. Atmosphere- Very nice dining room but huge. Glad I am not paying the rent. Overall, a very positive experience. We will be back soon.

    (4)

  • r y.

    I hosted a client dinner here on 3/5. The service was very good. Since we had 11 people, we had several people taking care of our table. Our waitress was very helpful with the wine list, which appetizers were good for sharing and with entrees. She was very accommodative when someone asked for an item that wasn't on the menu. I had the scallops, which I enjoyed. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed their food and the evening. I would recommend.

    (4)

  • Jaiziel C.

    Been going here with my co-workers for ages since it was then Oceanaires. Decided to do Seattle Restaurant week (last night) date for my birthday with hubby. Ordered Smoked salmon salad, steak and rhubarb tart. I am so disappointed with the salad, wasn't expecting flakes of salmon (seemed like it's out of a can). Steak was a bit boring and dessert was okay. Not a best experience for my birthday dinner.

    (2)

  • Dave K.

    I went to Blueacre last night before headed to the Paramount for a show. I think the two stars says it all, meh.... Sat down at the bar and waited a few minutes longer than I would have liked to be acknowledged. There were a group of servers and bartenders at the end of the bar chatting it up. Once we were greeted, we decided on some light menu items as we both had late lunches. I had a cup of chowder and the crab/shrimp cocktail. My wife had the small scallop dish. My chowder was delivered without a spoon and the food runner that ran it, tried to give it to two other people before settling on me. Once it was in place, I noticed that there was no spoon. As I sat and waited, trying to get either the bartenders attention, or the three servers that walked by, my soup just sat and got cold. The soup was very mediocre, I think Ivar's is far better. The Shrimp/crab cocktail was fine, again, not great. The crab seemed really salty and one of the shrimp was not de-veined. Nasty! My wife's scallop dish was good, three scallops with green lentils, butternut squash and bacon, I would recommend that dish. Since we were headed to the show, we wanted our check when it was clear we were done. Again, had to wait for that. I think this place has some great potential, but they need to get a strong staff and hold on to them.

    (2)

  • Amanda V.

    Food, wine list and server was great!! We come from wine country in California where we have amazing wine, seafood and ambiance and I would be proud to recommend this location to my friends. Our server, Holly was awesome. The chef even came to our table to say hello. Fabulous!!

    (5)

  • Jason R.

    I'm very conflicted on this review and how to rate it. The food was superior (I ordered their swordfish and my friend had artichoke crusted halibut). We both agreed it was delicious -- though just as a tip, unless your food specifically mentions it comes with a side, do yourself and order a side dish. So based on the food alone, I'd give it 4 stars. The service... however... was awful. They do not have enough servers for the amount of tables and customers. We went very long without refills and the server appeared rushed. When you're paying they charge for their food -- and when you're in a high-end place like this, the service better be top notch. Food good; service bad. Simple.

    (3)

  • Sandra W.

    Went before theater and ordered the $30 dinearound menu. Selection was excellent as well as service. In spite of being a nearly full house, the service was still consistently good. I would definitely return and recommend to others.

    (4)

  • Dominic C.

    Blueacre Seafood is my all time favorite restaurant, Not only is the food super delicious, like the Angry Crab, Angry Lobster, countless weekly specials like Dungeness crab artichoke that dazzles your taste buds, the owner Kevin Davis is super cool and comes to our table to chat. Bruce the wine expert always has great suggestions for wine pairings. We absolutely love this place! Do yourself a favor and go to this restaurant its truly the best in the city!

    (5)

  • Kimberly P.

    Great place for group get together! Good food and wine. They have a very nice private room for big group. They could work on their customer service a little more!

    (4)

  • Colin D.

    I definitely have perspective on Blueacre considering I've been here so many times.. Come to think of it, I'm currently the Duke. I love this place, let me tell you why: The bar (ahem, where I spend a majority of my time) is awesome. Bartenders are friendly, quick, attentive and genuinely nice guys. Extra marks go to Ron and David for always going the extra mile. The oyster bar is one of the best in the city and has never failed to impress. The owners are just plain cool, often present and damn nice people. Dining gets high marks as well.. Servers are generally attentive (occasionally you get a dud, they never last long), friendly and hardworking. The food is amazing! This is a seafood restaurant and I'd advise sticking to that path.. Not because it's the only thing they do well, it's just that they do it so well. I've never had a piece of fish served to me that could be described as less then delicious. Salmon, cod, halibut.. It's hard to go wrong.

    (5)

  • Alan W.

    Atmosphere was just fine and the service was friendly and efficient but inattentive. The food was ok but I really didn't get what I ordered which is a little bothersome. The veg was a bit soggy and they told me it was cooked in olive oil. That was butter if I ever tasted it. I ordered the fish and chips and I said I didn't want the chips so they brought onion rings. The olive oil request should have been a hint that I am a health nut. I peel the breaded portion off the fish to get at the perfectly cooked cod (we don't get fresh cod in our fish n chips on the right coast. Short story long,...3 stars.

    (2)

  • Svetlana O.

    I am SO CONFUSED when I read good reviews for this place. I am picky at times, but I evaluate food based on the price/setting. If I go to a local burger joint, I don't expect kobi beef, you know what I mean? It does look spectacular from the inside, but my food was not good, ESPECIALLY for the price. Even if it was free, I don't think I would eat it unless I was hungry... Granted, I did order a salad and the sausage gumbo. However, if they can't even make a decent salad or soup...I don't think think I want to invest in a full entree. My soup was very salty. I read another review that mentioned this, and now I understand what they were talking about. I agree that it tasted like a canned soup. The salad was no better than what you would get a Shari's restaurant. The dressing was okay, but the produce used did not taste fresh and/or local. With so many good restaurants to chose from, for the same price....I will not be returning here. And if this place doesn't fix there food and continues to stay open...I will be scratching my head 5 years from now.

    (2)

  • Dave S.

    Went in here for dinner with my girlfriend. contrary to other reviews, we did not have a problem with the waitress who was very friendly. We started off with oysters which were good, however the food went downhill from there. We had halibut and whilst the piece of fish itself was nice, the coating was far too salty and completely overpowered the fish. We had the fried green tomatos on the side which were very bland, and a potato "hash" (I can't remember what they called it) which again was fairly bland, burnt and also did not come out until we were 3/4 of the way through the rest of the meal. to be fair the waitress brought us out a free dessert to make up for it (chocolate walnut cake) which was pretty good. The restaurant is very nicely laid out and we had high hopes walking in, but for the price of the food too much of it was too disapointing for us to recommend eating here.

    (2)

  • Su S.

    Excellent crab cake, wine selection and wait staff. German chocolate cake was really good, too!

    (4)

  • Greg P.

    Saw other yelper reviews and decided to give it a try....so glad we did! Great location in downtown Seattle. The bar area is really chill and the bartender was making some pretty cool concoctions - he stated they get a lot of regulars here. I was on a mission for Washington state wines and they did have a very nice listing by the glass. We started off with a mixed dozen of oysters - awesome sampling of various Washington and Oregon oysters! The main dining room is really nice and open - overlooking the bar area. Once seated, we ordered the Duck and Andouille Sausage Chowder which was awesome and a nice amount of spice. We also split a Windsor Salad which was very fresh and tasty with avocados, bacon and tomatoes. For our entrees we ordered the Salmon special which was wild from the area and was sautéed with almonds, cherries and rosemary - awesome! We also ordered the shrimp and clam pasta that had a spicy tomato sauce - really good as well! Would highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Lex P.

    Went here for brunch and it was great. The prices we're very good and I was introduced to raw oysters and I actually liked them!!! They even have a kids menu. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • David L.

    Back when this space was the Oceanaire and Kevin Davis was the Executive Chef, it was one of my favorite seafood spots in Seattle, whether for happy hour or for a weekend dinner indulgence. When Davis left to open Steelhead Diner, Oceanaire went downhill fast, and closed shortly thereafter. When I heard he had purchased the space and was opening Blueacre, I was excited. I've had several daytime lunches here and each time has been excellent. What I appreciate most about Davis' touch with seafood, as cliche as it is, is simplicity. Dishes aren't trying to be artworks--they are trying to be delicious, and succeeding. I think when a chef can impart that value to his staff, you end up with a restaurant that produces consistently wonderful food, and that is what Blueacre has become.

    (5)

  • Em L.

    Had lunch there today w/ a friend. Atmosphere was nice, food was good and service was great! I'm definitely coming back to have more!

    (4)

  • Brian P.

    Holy crap, was this place ever a disappointment! I'm not really sure where to start - I'll try my best to be objective about it, but my experience is largely a subjective matter. It was prom night for some local high school and was full of teens dressed up in gaudy dresses and loud tuxedos. Therefore, I can understand how on a busy Saturday night they were out of almost all of their seafood dishes. I'll let this one slide even though with a name that includes "Seafood" in it, many people would've deemed this unacceptable. Nonetheless, the waiter did his best to talk-up how great the dishes that remained available were. I'll start with the positive: the drinks were good and the server was honest and forthcoming with us. He really tried his best given the situation and seemed genuinely apologetic. Now with the negative: we ordered an asparagus appetizer which was WAY too salty. It made us thirsty for the rest of the evening and we wisely chose to stop eating it half way through. NOT recommended for people with suboptimal kidney function. I ordered the Fish and Chips as recommended by our server because it was "huge!". I've already learned many times that quantity does not equal quality but I was in the mood for seafood and feel that fish and chips is a relatively good litmus test for seafood quality at a given establishment. They were bad. Oily batter, wrong batter to fish ratio (not enough fish), no flavor to the batter, chips were the standard frozen and flash-fried kind, homemade tarter sauce was truly unimpressive. I didn't finish my entree either. Normally, if I don't finish either the appetizer or entree, this place will get one star. I am giving this place a second star for the simple fact that 1) I'm a really nice and generous guy, 2) given the sudden influx of prom-goers that night, it is reasonably feasible that they were so over extended that they miscalculated how much seafood they needed that night, and 3) as an eternal optimist, I think this place has potential with some of the dishes that I wasn't able to try that night. So, in summary, 2 stars for a terrible dining experience that was saved only by their drinks, apologetic server, and an attractive menu that I wasn't able to try. Prove me wrong, Blueacre, prove me wrong...

    (2)

  • Ryan R.

    I was excited to try this place, so I recommended it to my girlfriend as a good place to meet up after she got off work. There isn't really much to say, I'm afraid. After being sat, I waited ten minutes to get water, at which point I ordered two glasses of wine and bread. Twenty minutes later, after making eye contact w/ the waitress, the bus boy brought it all out. My girlfriend arrived about this point, very hungry, and we finished the bread...and waited...ten more minutes...ten more minutes...ok, let's go to Whole Foods. I know they're new, and maybe they are working out the kinks...but it'll be a while before I give Blueacre another try (if only because they're so close).

    (1)

  • Carly D.

    The lobster, the fish, the scallops, the clams, the exotic drinks. Whatever you get here, it's amazing. Fresh, Seattle seafood in a beautiful setting with an amazing wait staff.

    (4)

  • Becky W.

    Chef Kevin and our warm and friendly server, Emily, made this birthday brunch outing one to write about! The morning started with a complimentary platter of Smoked Salmon Pate as we all sipped our coffee and perused the menu. It was delicious and even had the power to bring the sun out on a rainy day. With the promise of a large, fresh serving of Dungeness crab topped by poached eggs, I couldn't resist the Eggs Chesapeake. It was everything she said it would be and I ate everything but the egg-drenched toast underneath (lots of bread beforehand!). The coffee continued, the sampling of other dishes (with fresh fungi, corned beef and more) and a visit from the chef. Without prompting, only by observation from our savvy server, a birthday dish fancied of maple and more in the chocolate cake, ice cream, cookie and sauce with two tall candles arrived for the special man at the table. It was a delightful meal with great company and appreciated attention - definitely a recommended seafood destination on the border of downtown.

    (5)

  • S And B D.

    Enjoyed the delicious seafood at Blueacre. Our group had the Crab, Atlantic Cod, Halibut, Smelt and Beet salad. Everything was so flavorful and mouth watering delicious. The staff couldn't have been attentive. The owner/chef greeted our table. Very lovely experience.

    (4)

  • Wilt C.

    The smoked salmon appetizer is wonderful. Our fish (halibut, salmon) was a bit dry from over cooking. Gazpacho is quite good. OK experience but seems just a bit lacking given the price point.

    (2)

  • Brad W.

    Don't know why this place is only getting 3.5 stars on average. I think this place rocks for seafood. I was pleasantly surprised, even my parents loved it and they are hard to impress with seafood. Great dishes at a reasonable price. Nicely done!

    (4)

  • Nicholas H.

    I went here a while back with my gf and had a fantastic experience. Honestly I am not a fan of the decor, it seemed a little cold to me, however they make up for it in service and food. The server we had was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and prep and was nice and attentive (not in your face attentive). I've had baked or grilled oysters before but nothing compared to the ones they have there, absolute heaven. I had the crusted halibut, which was amazing, but my gf had the Salmon with a pine flavor, it was by far the best salmon I have ever had. Cooked beautifully and just melt in your mouth delicious. This place has a definite repeat customer!

    (5)

  • SE C.

    Having just moved our office across the street from this restaurant, some co-worker friends and I decided to give this place a try. We were VERY pleased! The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, the staff was exceptional, and the happy hour menu was great. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Neil S.

    This is where Oceannaire used to be located. I find the space is way too big and it lacks intimacy. Might be good with a very large party, but for 6 or less, you might find it a bit cold and empty. I would never do date night here. The food and drinks were ok. The bar is well-designed. One nice bonus is you can park across the street at Pacific Place mall - you'll pay for it but street parking in that part of town not worth the search.

    (2)

  • Rhry B.

    Fair. Not bad...not good but fair.

    (3)

  • Andri P.

    Went there with my friends yesterday for Dining around Seattle during lunch time. The Food was really good. The service was really great. The whole entire dining experience was very satisfying. I got the salmon and it was very good. My friend's sand dabs (I think that's what it is) are also great. They gave us complimentary appetizers that are really good, unfortunately I don't know what it's called. I know it has some salmon pate on bread with eggs and capers. Anyway, highly recommend it.

    (5)

  • Barb W.

    We ate at Blueacre on the recommendation of our hotel this summer (July). We had about a 45 min wait with no reservations on a week night. The food seemed excellent, the clam chowder, the salmon with dried cherries (featured on a special seasonal menu). Service was slow, due to how busy it was. They have an oyster bar and it is a specialty. My husband had oysters and got extremely sick late that evening. In fact he was not able to attend most of the orientation for our son's school that was the purpose of our trip. At first I thought he had the flu, but he insisted it was the oysters. Sure enough, his symptoms fit oyster poisoning and did not have other flu symptoms such as fever, etc. He was sick for almost a week. The oysters tasted great, but the old adage of 'not eating oysters in months that don't have an "R' in them' rings true, I guess. Anyway, despite the great taste of the rest of the food, we will definitely not be back.

    (2)

  • Stephen T.

    A fantastic seafood experience! The oysters were outstanding and the fish was some of the freshest I've had! I would recommend this restaurant!

    (4)

  • JB L.

    I was looking for a nice seafood place to take my out of town friends and one of my local friends told me about this place. She did not tell us wrong because all I could say was OMG as we all ate and shared our dishes. Everything including the chicken blue cheese salad that I orderes was amazing. The crab cake was so big and made with huge chunks of fresh crab that one could share it if one was kind enough to do so. After the starters, dinner, drinks there was just no room for the sweet end but was told next time I need to leave room. This was a great meal and VERY reasonably priced.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    This might be my new favorite restaurant in Seattle. I went for the first time on Christmas eve for lunch after shopping and it was the best pick. Went back right after new year's. WeI sat in the bar area but had full meals. The service was stellar. They have a ridiculously cheap price fix lunch for $15. You have to try the oysters casbarian (their version of oysters rockefellar). They're amazing- and you can also order them to take home and bake in your oven (we took two orders to go). The smoked salmon pasta was the best I've had. Had the fried catfish another time- it was the lightest, most delicate fried fish ever. My babe had the gumbo and grits and raved about both. The owners took the time to stop by and chat us up. It was the complete experience, start to finish. Can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Mary W.

    Great place to meet for a drink and delicious treats for happy hour and then for dinner. I have enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends and also stopped in for appetizers during happy hour after work. Everytime the service was friendly and the food was great.

    (4)

  • Sherry P.

    We started with happy hour cocktails and appetizers, including $1 oysters. Everything was very good and you can't beat the price and atmosphere. Then we moved to our table for dinner. I had the wild salmon with grape tomatoes and it was cooked perfectly--I asked for it rare and it was nice and moist. All around, everyone was happy with their meals and would come again. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. Noise level was moderate, which is important to me when I'm trying to have a nice conversation with friends. It was a Thursday night and every table was full--that says a lot for a restaurant these days!

    (4)

  • Paul J.

    Went in for a late lunch on a Tuesday. Was not having a great week and was looking for a pick-me-up. What better than lunch and a couple of drinks to make one feel good? Restaurant was busy so I decided to just sit up at the bar. The bartender came to me immediately and chatted with me about lunch and if I needed something to drink. I started with a Negroni. I love this cocktail and if the bartender doesn't know it...they can really screw it up. It was perfect! I ordered the Muffaletta sandwich and inquired about a glass of wine. The bartender gave me a great recommendation and then....out of the goodness of his heart....told me about some wine that is a not available as a glass pour...that he just happened to have a couple of glasses of. It was PERFECT. My sandwich came, a friend showed up, I made a new friend at the bar...This day turned out to be great and all I had to do was be hungry. I give very few 5-stars, but this type of service...attention to detail, cleanliness and THE FOOD. I have no choice but to go for 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Ocean S.

    Tasty fresh dishes, well prepared, excellent presentation and very nice service in a great atmosphere. That sums up our experience at the Blue Acre. Started with a couple of Mac & Jack's to study the wide array of choices on the menu. Settled on the Medwell salad (feta, gaeta olives, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette, cucumber and roma tomato) which was super. Moved onto a cup of Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo in a dark brown roux with okra and long grain rice that was to die for. Could have eaten a bowl or more of that and went home singing the praises, but the best was yet to come. Kevin Davis, chef and owner whipped up an infused halibut with olive crust served over wilted spinach that melted in my mouth. Side order of collards was perfect. Blueacre has set a new standard for a great seafood experience. Wish I could give it 6 stars!

    (5)

  • bobbi a.

    We were there on Sept 14th and enjoyed a dinner special but I must say that an uneventful situation where I bit into a shell still attached to a steamer cracked my front tooth. I was told by our waitress and her manager they would take care of it. I have tried to reach them by email and by phone and they have refused to contact me back. I am so dissapointed and hope they take care of this without any legal intervention. So if you get this please respond as it is only your duty.

    (5)

  • M G.

    I went here for lunch last month and decided that the service has improved a lot and the food is still excellent. The lunch meal was a fairly good price as well for having seafood. So I am upping my rating to 5 stars all around.

    (5)

  • M B.

    Great drinks, great oysters, but the cooked food was barely mediocre. My black cod dish was salty and mushy, not a good combination. (Although that led me to drink several more cocktails, so maybe they were playing me). I tried my friend's dish, thinking that mine was an anomaly. Nope. His wasn't good either. It was an Italian seafood stew. Should have been all flavor but instead was bland bland bland. Go for the oysters, stay for the cocktails, and skip anything they add heat to.

    (2)

  • Matt C.

    Good seafood! A little bit on the nosiy side, but we like ti overall. Love the cioppino!

    (4)

  • Mac F.

    Dined here on Oct 17, 2010. Was expecting a good experience, taking advantage of the 3 for $25 offer. Wow, what a dissapointment. Food was OK, but atrociously slow service. We waited 20 minutes after the appetizers for the entrees and 25 minutes after the entrees for the desserts -- which we never got. We had to leave for the 7:30 curtain at the ACT. The waiter was to adjust our bill for the dessert that we did not receive, but the management was not "available" and bill was never reduced. We will not return (or try their "sister" restaurant, Steelhead Diner). Lousy customer service does not induce us to return.

    (2)

  • Jenny K.

    unimpressed with the food and service. went here before a show at the paramount theater and waited too long to order to food. we sat at the bar and after waiting 20 minutes without a glimmer of hope of seeing a server, we flagged down the bartender to order drinks. when a server finally did arrive, I got the painted hills burger, which came out well done when I asked for medium (after confirming with the server that the meat is cooked accurately and not more on the rare or well side). the burger was stacked and looked impressive but the meat was pretty flavorless. the bacon accompanying the burger, however, was some delicious crispy bacon! the fries were pretty natural tasting and were good with ketchup to give it some more flavor. with better service, I'd want to come back. but the combo of poor service, mediocre food and average-high average prices I'll take my money, time and appetite elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Blake A.

    Great selection of washington oysters. The seared tuna was well executed. The Potatoes Minneapolis are delicious.

    (4)

  • Amy K.

    went to dinner in a group at the recommendation of the Sheraton concierge. ordered the oysters casabarian, green curry mussels, artichoke crusted alaskan halibut and a very refreshing martini that was pink in color but I cant remember the name of it! (it had raspberry, mango and lemon?). Regardless, the food was quite flavorful and the style is american classic, but the seafood was very FRESH! I've not had this much seafood in one sitting but I guess this is the norm in Seattle. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Seattle!

    (4)

  • Pierre G.

    A perfect 3-for-$15 lunch: - New England Clam Chowder with Black Truffle Oil & Scallions: Perfect on a cold day Includes potatoes, bacon and corn The truffle oil adds magic - Idaho Stream-Raised Trout "Grenobloise" with Preserved Lemon Picatta, Capers and Pine Nut Gremoulata: A delicious and substantial portion - 10 inches long Perfectly cooked The sauce is white wine with capers The picatta and gremoulata add contrasting flavors Now if I could only learn to prepare this streamside... - German Chocolate Cake with Black Walnut Ice Cream & Cocoa Nib Caramel: The cake is gooey good The nib is a small pile of crunchy caramel which blends perfectly with the ice cream I am grateful to the staff of Blueacre for letting me taste: - Two Cranberry Creek Oysters from Pickering Passage: a beautiful briny fresh oyster - don't miss these if you order a dozen - Green Beans in Brown Butter: just crunchy, buttery and scrumptious I love the staff at the bar; Get in there and order this lunch.... for Tina

    (4)

  • Becky J.

    On our first night of vacation we went to this restaurant and had a great time! My cod fish was delicious and my husband had the oysters which he liked - extremely fresh. He said the scallops were just OK. If we come back to Seattle, I will definitely be back. Beautiful restaurant and great food!

    (5)

  • Joanne P.

    Went over to Blueacre Seafood with a party of 15 people - graduation dinner. We had a young server, apparently an Economics graduate at the University of Washington as well, and he was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable about the dishes and was very quick and swift in his ways. For some reason, the food took a long long while to come out. Our server gave us timely updates and apologized continuously for the long wait. The most amazing thing was that he gave us a half off the appetizers we ordered (which were a lot) just to apologize for the long wait. Their appetizers are awesome! the dungenness crab cakes were the best i've tastes, the oysters were great, the clams were great. For the main entree, i had the rainbow trout. It was perfectly cooked, but felt the main course way too small for what it was worth. My boyfriend had the lobster and it was wayyyyy amazing. I would go back there anytime, and the server made our experience extremely pleasant.

    (4)

  • Edie S.

    Love the new, cool look - white, green and blues flowing, giving the large open room a easy to take serenity. We were a group of ten seated in a private area open above but still separate. Every item we ordered was perfect from my crisp salad perfectly dressed and accented to the sublime swordfish atop a delicate couscous. Seared tuna, a crusted sole, and angry crab all were ordered and their arrival created a hush over the table as we all just took a moment to revel in the marvelous flavors.

    (5)

  • Teresa B.

    I stopped by on a whim and empty stomach. I was seated right away due to it being between lunch and dinner - which in some restaurants can be a precarious situation due to low staffing. The server came by right away. I loved the menu options for lunch - and loved the price! The bread and butter were so good. I usually don't eat it but was intrigued by the butter with...lemon? It was soooooooooo good. The meal was $14.95 and I got a huge salad to start (love the grapefruit), and then the salmon al la vodka pasta for the main. The portions were big and there was a lot of salmon. I couldn't eat much because I knew dessert was coming, and for that I got the angel food cake with caramel and pumpkin ice cream-amazing! I usually pass on dessert too but I couldn't pass up this flavor combination. The only bad part of this experience is that I forgot my leftovers on the table:( I'll be back!

    (5)

Sorry, we don't have Q&A for this restaurant.

Sorry, No Coupons available for this restaurant.

Map

Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Blueacre Seafood

Share with your social network

WE SERVE THE FOLLOWING STATES

Looky Weed - Buy Marijuana Online

Looky Weed is here to help you navigate the maze of legalized marijuana. We provide you with a complete dispensary directory.

© 2024 Restaurant Listings. All rights reserved.