Bateau

The steaks here are incredible, no doubt. But I found the tasting menu to be really really disappointing. I would NOT recommend the tasting menu. Just get steaks and sides for the best experience. If I had done so, this would have been a five star review. The hot dog tartine I genuinely disliked. Heavy and lacking anything bright. The risotto was similarly heavy and one note. The caramel on the beignets was super bitter and inedible. Overall the tasting menu really lacked flavor wise.

Great service and really enjoyed the oysters and sides. Also outstanding ribeye! Steaks cooked perfectly. Unfortunately giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the concept of ordering steaks off the board means if you have a late reservation you’re really only left with the either extremely expensive or extremely weird cuts. We got a “ranch” steak, which was absolutely terrible. I’m genuinely surprised they would serve this to people. Want a 7oz filet or 12oz New York? Better not get there after 7pm. Overall, I would return here but only with a reservation very early in the night.

Had a great dining experience. Wait staff very attentive and really knew their menu, beverages etc. Service was impeccable - attentive but not overly so. Loved the decor - big open windows, small tables, really lovely. Food was very good - started with the salad and the French onion croquettes. Both were delicious and rather large. Hubby had the off menu burger - burger was delicious but a little over powered by the carmalized onion jam. I had the rump tenderloin which was delicious. They finish off each steak with a butter and I chose the lemon/brown butter, but found the lemon a little too much for the steak. No sides come with the entrees, but we really did not need them. We treated ourselves to their dessert of the day - plum sorbet over rose ice cream with tapioca. Simply delicious. Really recommend Bateau for a lovely dinner.

Overall a good dinner at Bataeu, we’ve been dying to check it out the last few months. I was expecting a little more upscale due to the menu prices. Its pretty small inside and the tables were very close together. We were kind of squashed up against the wall and felt like we were part of the table next doors convo. I dressed up but it’s not necessary, people were dressed very casual. We had a few stellar dishes like steak tartare, mushrooms with egg was phenomenal! The burger was good but I was expecting a bit more for the price tag. The homemade donut was great but the filling was a bit off to me. They do have some great steak options on the menu, they dry age 45 days and have the cuts hanging in window.

Bateau is just a completely different kind of steakhouse. You walk in and there's this giant chalkboard with all of the cuts they are featuring for the evening. When they're gone - they're gone. There's a girl that comes around with a long stick and a big piece of chalk and just cross them out, and then you're out of luck. Guys... it was like the Hunger Games!! 😂 As we contemplated our order, anxious for our server to arrive before chalk girl came back and took away our choices! It was both nerve wracking and exhilarating. 😬 But the food was absolutely spectacular and the service spot on, despite a very, very busy Saturday night. If you find yourself in Seattle and can snag a reservation, GO!

Oh my... haven't had steak this good in a loooooong time. Everything tasted delicious, the room was pretty small and not too loud which was a perfect setting to have a nice dinner. All the waitresses were very nice and knowledgeable, and recommended us the perfect piece of meat. Waiting time was very reasonable, and their cocktails are good too!

My husband and I had a fantastic belated Valentine’s here at Bateau this past Monday. The atmosphere was very welcoming, as well as the staff, and of course the food was AMAZING, one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in a long time. We especially loved the carpaccio and the fromage ice cream from the chefs tasting menu, which pairs perfectly with the port. Special shout out to our server Ash and another employee Taylor who made out night feel extra special!

First time visiting the restaurant and i love it. Service is excellent, food is delicious and atmosphere is...if you know her other restaurants it is showing her taste (which i like). Only thing confused me is the steak selection. Too many for someone who doesn't eat steak (or meat) often and i have hard time choosing one!