Bateau

4.6

1231 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Bateau is a beef-centric, French inspired restaurant with fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. Bateau has an extensive wine selection including local and imported wines.

This season, we're thrilled to highlight all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, thoughtful service, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors in our steaks and beyond. You'll have the chance to experience an exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu, a la carte favorites, and an array of steaks on your next visit.

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Additional information

Location
1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
Phone number
(206) 900-8699
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Taylor Thornhill

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Experiences

Beef & Burgundy
$225.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 15, 2025 only
We are thrilled to bring our Beef and Burgundy event again. This has been such a special and intimate dinner and we can't wait to share it with you! We welcome you to come join us for an evening celebrating the wine and culinary traditions of Burgundy. Chef Taylor Thornhill and team will be preparing a feast featuring classic Burgundian ingredients from leeks, to dijon, oeufs, the beloved escargot, oxtail, braises, fromage, and poached pears. To accompany, Jen O'Neil will be selecting wine pairings from sparkling, to white, and red, all thoughtfully paired. It's sure to be another special evening that we can't wait to spend with you! Please do let us know if you have any dietary restrictions to accommodate.
Large Party Reservation
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For all large parties we offer a Prix Fixe menu. We serve these meals family style, which means that you share generous portions of a selection of starters, steak with sides, and dessert. It’s a beautiful way to dine, provides variety, and makes things feasible for our small kitchen. Our food is seasonally driven by ingredients from the Pacific Northwest, many of them foraged by our very own kitchen staff, and fiercely focused on sustainability and little to no waste. Our beef is 100% from the Pacific Northwest, grass-fed and grass finished, and dry aged a minimum of 21 days in house. We are happy to accommodate any special dietary needs and appreciate any advanced information you may have regarding restrictions.

A Plate of Pickled Things$8.00
Bateau Salad$13.00
chickpeas, preserved vegetables, salami cotto, red wine-dijon vinaigrette
Baby Lettuces$14.00
radish, herbs, sunflower seeds, green goddess dressing
House Charcuterie$18.00
crackers, mustard
Steak Tartare*$17.00
egg yolk, tapioca crackers
Short Rib Croquettes$14.00
piquillo pepper aioli

Sides

Frites & Aioli$8.00
Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

Butters & Extras

Butters$3.00
Bone Marrow, Preserved Lemon & Brown Butter or Anchovy
Ketchup, Aioli, Dijon Mustard

Bœuf

Our approach to preparing beef is about the whole animal. Steaks butchered in house, sold by weight & served á la carte with your choice of butter. See chalkboard for today's cuts. Please allow 40 minutes to 1 hour for steaks to be prepared

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience
5 courses prepared for the whole table, including steaks
- per person$125.00

Dessert

Boat Street Bread Pudding$12.00
rum butter, golden raisins, cream
Tallow Cake$14.00
quince poached in pine cone syrup, vanilla buttercream
Chocolate Sorbet$8.00
olive oil, sea salt

Bienvenue

We're thrilled to invite you to experience all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors. Bon appetit! Each tasting menu is $125 per guest

1st Course

Steak Tartare*
egg yolk, tapioca cracker
Reuben Mille Feuille
smoked brisket, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, rye
French Onion Croquette*
black barley, comté, garum, egg yolk, dijon mustard
Fermented Potato Chip
French onion dip, house ikura
Beef Fat Brioche
beef liver mousse, quince

2nd Course

Heirloom Tomato
crispy beef belly, mayonnaise, brioche crumbs
Baby Lettuces
toasted garlic, sherry vinegar, mint
House Charcuterie
bresaola, brisket, chestnut and cherry salami cotto

3rd Course

Chef's Selection of Grass-Fed
grass-finished dry aged steak – butchered in house, butter basted
Frites & Aioli

4th Course

Chickpeas
fermented vegetables, red wine-dijon vinaigrette
Creamed Nettles
sweet onion, nigella seeds

5th Course

Comté Ice Cream
arrope, beef fat cookie, pine nut
Boat Street Bread Pudding
golden raisin, fresh cream

What 1,231 people are saying

Bateau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Bateau offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" steaks, knowledgeable staff, and a unique menu. Guests rave about the "fabulous" service and the imaginative use of "unusual cuts of beef." While some found it pricey, the "wonderful" ambiance and "outstanding" food make it a must-visit for carnivores.

1,231 Reviews

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Brian
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I thought the service was great. Staff was very attentive and extremely friendly. First time going there and got the 5-course meal. Didn’t know what to expect but the sandwich was the best part of the meal. Some pieces of the chefs selection of steak were pretty raw which was disappointing because the glaze was very good. Not sure if I’d get the 5-course meal again as some of the menu items looked more enjoyable.
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Arely
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a birthday celebration. It was an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the service was great. It was such a cool experience to see them cross off the meat selection they have the chalkboard.
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Ttas1214
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best steak I’ve had in years. Wonderful service and attention to detail. The wine by the glass list is wanting and not a fan of the croquettes. But you come for the steak and they don’t disappoint
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DanielM
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great meal! Confident service. Always enjoy trying all the different interesting cuts of beef offered!
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Emily VIP
Dallas24 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had high hopes for Bateau, but didn’t love it. We enjoyed the sides we ordered more than the actual steak. The service was great and very helpful staff.
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Melina
Seattle3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Second time dining at Bateau and it wasn’t what i remember it being. It was nice. Food was good but the prices were very very high for what we got and the service was just meh this time. Felt kind of forgotten about. Not sure I’ll be back for a 3rd visit.
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Patrick
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service exceeded expectations! For a busy holiday we were surprised how much attention we received without feeling rushed. All food and drink recommendations were great! One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.
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Patrick
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing time! Bateau is, by far, my favorite steak restaurant in the city.
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Luna
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful staff and service. Food is excellent. Well worth the price for special occasions. Only concern is the recently implemented 22% service charge. It’s not clear if this benefits the staff but they’ve also added in a like that gratuity is not expected. Would like to see an assurance that this fee goes to taking care of staff with higher wages, good benefits, etc.
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Tal
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing, service is extraordinary! We will come back for sure.
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FAQs

Bateau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 900-8699.

Bateau is rated 4.6 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

1060 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(206) 900-8699
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is on the street and payment is required until 10pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Taylor Thornhill

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Bateau

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Beef & Burgundy

Large Party Reservation

Starters

A Plate of Pickled Things$8.00

Bateau Salad$13.00

Baby Lettuces$14.00

House Charcuterie$18.00

Steak Tartare*$17.00

Short Rib Croquettes$14.00

Sides

Frites & Aioli$8.00

Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

Butters & Extras

Butters$3.00

Ketchup, Aioli, Dijon Mustard

Bœuf

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

Dessert

Boat Street Bread Pudding$12.00

Tallow Cake$14.00

Chocolate Sorbet$8.00

Bienvenue

1st Course

Steak Tartare*

Reuben Mille Feuille

French Onion Croquette*

Fermented Potato Chip

Beef Fat Brioche

2nd Course

Heirloom Tomato

Baby Lettuces

House Charcuterie

3rd Course

Chef's Selection of Grass-Fed

Frites & Aioli

4th Course

Chickpeas

Creamed Nettles

5th Course

Comté Ice Cream

Boat Street Bread Pudding

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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