BluWater Bistro - Leschi

4.3

1368 Reviews

$30 and under

American

102 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

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2 people

Apr 17, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

We opened The 3rd BluWater Bistro location in the Leschi neighborhood on March 13, 2004. Mick McHugh handed the reigns over to us after 22 successful years of running the Leschi Lake Café. With a slight remodel we cozy'd up the place, added some fantastic rollback windows, high back booths, some flat screen TV's, and leather furniture by the fireplace. The menu reflects all the goodness that a cozy bistro should offer, including the ever famous & popular "Lake Side Café" Fish and Chips... gotta keep the neighborhood happy. Stop in for some brunch on the weekends or some late night food.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(206) 328-2233
Website
http://www.bluwaterbistro.com/loc_le.php
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer a semi-private view area that can seat up to 40 people.

Location
102 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Biscuits & Gravy Monday
Multiple dates available
The perfect winter breakfast.. shake the cold off Monday with our biscuits & gravy special $13 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Don't forget last day of crab week! Whole 2# Dungeness Meall all day
Easter Weekend Lobster Tail & Prime Rib
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
This Easter weekend celebrate at Bluwater. 6oz. lobster tail & prime rib meal only $46.00 Meal comes with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, drawn butter, lemon. Offer good anytime Friday - Sunday
Easter Brunch at Blu a Seattle Tradition
Apr 20, 2025 only
Bluwater has kept their annual Easter Brunch the same price as last year! Egg-cellant - egg increases here! Easter Brunch special Dungeness Crab Quiche, breakfast potatoes, fruit, house baked scone. Bluwater is open at 9:00 a.m. serving specials, regular breakfast menu, full bar and more. Located at Leschi marina with stunning Lake Washington views. Reserve now

What 1,368 people are saying

BluWater Bistro - Leschi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle
Great for outdoor dining
Seattle
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BluWater Bistro - Leschi offers "great food" and "amazing views" of Lake Washington, making it a "favorite" for both locals and visitors. The "friendly and attentive service" stands out, especially with staff like Shelly who "goes above and beyond." While the atmosphere is cozy and inviting, some diners suggest avoiding peak holiday events for the best experience.

1,368 Reviews

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Jason
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, quick and great service, amazing views
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Elizabeth
Seattle26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing. The food was great. We had a lovely afternoon.
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Denise
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner. We had the surf & turf. Nice atmosphere.
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Tauna
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such an amazing night. My husband and I truly enjoyed ourself. We were there to Celebrate our 10 anniversary and it just felt right! Service was THE BEST!
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Tim
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Showed up 10 min early, was told running behind. 20 min later asked again and watched someone who showed up 10 min after me get window seats while we were sat outside after the fact (3 week reservation was treated the same as walk-ins). Says it's formal wear or no entry, it wasn't at all, $230 for 2 meals and 2 drinks was seen by server 3 times in an hour. Food was fatty and cold. Table was tilted at angle because outdoor area is a coffee area not fine dining. Lived here my entire life, a coffee house shouldn't sell steak, terrible meal, terrible restaurant, terrible service, over priced. BETTER PLACES 30 SECONDS AWAY!!!
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Steven
Seattle4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Jammed into a corner where a pool table used to sit by an open door. Clear they over booked for the holiday and it made everything terrible. Ordered a themed drink that was advertised. It seemed like it was a premixed drink as my wife asked for hers to come with half the sweetener. The server said she added extra lime so it wouldn’t taste as sweet…
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Phoebe VIP
Seattle8 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were here on Valentine’s Day. They really played up a “fine dining” experience on their ad, but it was definitely just a pub with lawn chairs brought in so they could squeeze in as many people as possible (my dad was literally sitting on a patio chair that was put at our “nice” table (it was a wobbly coffee table). It was just way too packed - the table next to us could barely get out because our chairs blocked her into the corner! It was crazy. Because it was clearly overbooked, service was terribly slow. Definitely not somewhere to go for a “nice” dinner and definitely not on a day like Valentine’s Day. That is just not their thing. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall, would not recommend if you’re looking for a nicer meal. Maybe a casual brunch.
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Sheila VIP
Seattle16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
BluWater Bistro is one of my Seattle favs. Love to drop in for lunch or dinner. Comfy. Cozy. Familiar and a pleasant team all around!
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Mike
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bart, Francis and their team are outstanding. Loved the chowder soup and taco salad! Super friendly and great atmosphere. Highly recommend and will go back over and over again!
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John
Seattle11 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
BlueWater’s daily specials are an excellent value. (They make it up on cocktail prices.) Good portion sizes & high quality ingredients. Fried chicken special could have been more highly seasoned.
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FAQs

BluWater Bistro - Leschi does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. BluWater Bistro - Leschi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 328-2233.

BluWater Bistro - Leschi is rated 4.3 stars by 1368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

102 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional information

Neighborhood
Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluwaterbistro.com/loc_le.php
Phone number
(206) 328-2233
Private party facilities
We offer a semi-private view area that can seat up to 40 people.

BluWater Bistro - Leschi

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Biscuits & Gravy Monday

Easter Weekend Lobster Tail & Prime Rib

Easter Brunch at Blu a Seattle Tradition

Menu

What 1,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does BluWater Bistro - Leschi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is BluWater Bistro - Leschi restaurant rated?

Is BluWater Bistro - Leschi currently accepting reservations?

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