AQUA by El Gaucho

4.5

1923 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Named Gayot’s Top Ten Seafood Restaurants in America in 2012, AQUA by El Gaucho sparkles at the tip of Pier 70, offering Seattle’s best waterfront dining experience. In addition to fantastic views and ambiance, guests are treated to the legendary El Gaucho personalized, fine-dining service and live music nightly. Our award-winning wine list, coupled with a menu highlighting fresh wild seafood preparations, as well as 28-Day Dry-Aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Certified Angus Beef® Brand Prime steaks and custom aged Certified Angus Beef® Brand, are all prepared on an open-pit charcoal grill in the exhibition kitchen. AQUA by El Gaucho delivers a quintessential Seattle fine dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Northwest
Hours of operation
Open at 4:00 pm daily. Dinner: Nightly from 5:00pm.
Phone number
(206) 956-9171
Website
http://elgaucho.com/dine/aqua/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Wesley Hood
Private party facilities
AQUA by El Gaucho, located at the tip of Pier 70, features luxurious private dining rooms and an outdoor dining patio with an unparalleled 270-degree view of Elliott Bay, Seattle's skyline, and the Olympic Mountains. Each room features window shades and direct access to our spacious waterfront.
Private party contact
Carly Geer: (206) 956-8171

Location
2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood
Waterfront / Belltown
Cross street
Broad Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Pier 70.
Entertainment
Live piano music seven days a week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wicked Shrimp$18.00
spicy hot, grilled bread
Dungeness Crab Cakes$22.00
fresh dungeness crab, baby arugula, lemon tarragon aioli
Crispy Fried Calamari$16.00
soy mustard aioli, sweet chili sauce
Steamed Manila Clams$19.00
roasted fennel, tomatoes, bacon, lemon zest, garlic, ouzo
Tenderloin Diablo$18.00
devilishly spicy, cream, paprika, grilled bread
Salmon Tartare$18.00
cucumber, shallot, caper, lemon crème fraiche
Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$21.00
grilled over live coals and doused with golden raisin and scallion pesto
Ahi Tuna Poke$18.00
sesame, soy, lime, harissa, jalapeno, scallion, sweet soy, crispy wontons
Green Curry Mussels$16.00
lemongrass, lime leaves, shallot, cilantro, basil, grape tomatoes
Oysters$21.00
Virginica, WA; Kumamoto, WA - Shigoku, WA; Sunset Beach, WA. Selection may vary depending on availability. Available per half dozen. West indian cocktail sauce, mignonette
Seafood Bliss$79.00
dungeness crab fry legs, poached jumbo prawns, ahi poke, snow crab claws, maine lobster tail, house-made west indian cocktail sauce, tarragon aioli

Soup & Salad

Creamy Seafood Chowder$14.00
shrimp, clams, bacon, fresh seasonal fish
Spicy Crab Bisque$14.00
johnnie walker red label, cream, dungeness crab
Caesar Salad$12.00
creamy anchovy and lemon dressing, parmigiano reggiano, parmesan tuile, garlic croutons
Crab Seaweed Salad$22.00
dungeness crab, napa cabbage, sesame seaweed salad, white miso vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon, olive, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing
Seasonal Greens$12.00
radish, crouton, cucumber, grape tomato, toasted almond, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrées

Seared Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna$46.00
wasabi pea crust, napa cabbage slaw, white miso vinaigrette
Wild Alaskan King Salmon$40.00
lemon butter, caper, almond
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish$36.00
purple cabbage slaw, grilled pineapple mango relish, passionfruit butter
Grilled Chilean Seabass$57.00
rice wine oyster sauce
Plancha Seared Scallops$44.00
radish, arugula, apple, citrus ginger butter
Maine Lobster Tails$87.00
2 8oz maine lobster tails, black truffle aioli, lemon butter
Jumbo Sea of Cortez Prawns$44.00
overstuffed with dungeness crab, shrimp, basil, fontina, roasted piquillo pepper coulis
Wild Alaskan Halibut$40.00
caramelized walla walla sweet onion, Washington cherries, lemon butter
Seafood Stew$36.00
fresh fish, clams, prawns, scallop, mussels, jasmine rice, red thai curry, coconut ginger broth
Seafood Bacchanalia$142.00
designed for two. steamed lobster tail, sea scallops, grilled wild prawns, seasonal fish, red king crab leg
Barents Sea Red King Crab Legs$98.00
black truffle aioli, lemon butter
Surf and Turf$92.00
8 oz filet, 8 oz maine lobster tail, black truffle aioli, lemon butter
Oven-Crisped Chicken$32.00
goat cheese, Dijon lemon herb butter
Prime Frenched Rib Steak$68.00
18 oz dry-aged, grilled crimini mushroom
Filet Aqua$65.00
8 oz filet topped with 2 oz lobster medallion, asparagus, sauce béarnaise
Filet Mignon$52.00
8 oz, grilled crimini mushroom
Prime New York Strip$65.00
14 oz dry-aged, grilled crimini mushroom

Add Ons

Oscar Style$22.00
3 oz dungeness crab, asparagus tips, béarnaise sauce
Barents Sea King Crab Leg$49.00
black truffle aioli, lemon butter
Maine Lobster Tail$45.00
8 oz, black truffle aioli, lemon butter

Shareable Sides

Sweet Roasted Yellow Corn$11.00
chipotle lime butter
Sautéed Asparagus$14.00
lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$13.00
sweet butter, sour cream
Macaroni and Cheese$14.00
black truffle, reggiano
- Crab$24.00

What 1,923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,923 Reviews

MC
MichaelC
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views, lovely space, wonderful food and informed, friendly staff
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Mike
Chicago
174 reviews
vip
5.0
174 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Aqua and Matt's were by far our two favorites! Fantastic oysters and salad. The baked black cod was perfect! Superb service. Highly recommended.
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JanM
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loud and noisy but good food and service! Appriciated to be driven back to our hotel!
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John
San Diego
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Seattle Restaurant Week. The selected pre fixe menu was excellent. The restaurant is large, therefore very noisy.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was to die for as always. Service was far from our normal service when we dine at Aqua. It’s was my wife’s birthday and when the server approached she yelled Happy Anniversary. She barely cane to the table and we had to ask the floor manager for refills on our cocktails and other beverages. Food was Amazing
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MikeG
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Slightly upmarket , seafood plus menu. Very nice setting and atmosphere for a special occasion.
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FledgelingFoodie
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Aqua by El Gaucho for restaurant week, and was head over heels impressed! The food was excellent, the portions were generous for restaurant week, the service was superb by Carrie the waitress. Will go back for restaurant week or a special occasion in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easter brunch
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SDLP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh seafood that was really terrific! Excellent service by waitstaff .
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Momof2
New York City
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy visiting Aqua when we visit Seattle because of the stunning setting and the top notch service. We also love the live piano music that adds to the ambiance.
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2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross street
Broad Street
Neighborhood
Waterfront / Belltown
Hours of operation
Open at 4:00 pm daily. Dinner: Nightly from 5:00pm.
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Northwest
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Pier 70.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Wesley Hood
Entertainment
Live piano music seven days a week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://elgaucho.com/dine/aqua/
Phone number
(206) 956-9171
Private party facilities
AQUA by El Gaucho, located at the tip of Pier 70, features luxurious private dining rooms and an outdoor dining patio with an unparalleled 270-degree view of Elliott Bay, Seattle's skyline, and the Olympic Mountains. Each room features window shades and direct access to our spacious waterfront.
Private party contact
Carly Geer: (206) 956-8171

AQUA by El Gaucho

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Additional information

Starters

Wicked Shrimp$18.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes$22.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$16.00

Steamed Manila Clams$19.00

Tenderloin Diablo$18.00

Salmon Tartare$18.00

Pancetta Wrapped Prawns$21.00

Ahi Tuna Poke$18.00

Green Curry Mussels$16.00

Oysters$21.00

Seafood Bliss$79.00

Soup & Salad

Creamy Seafood Chowder$14.00

Spicy Crab Bisque$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Crab Seaweed Salad$22.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Seasonal Greens$12.00

Entrées

Seared Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna$46.00

Wild Alaskan King Salmon$40.00

Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish$36.00

Grilled Chilean Seabass$57.00

Plancha Seared Scallops$44.00

Maine Lobster Tails$87.00

Jumbo Sea of Cortez Prawns$44.00

Wild Alaskan Halibut$40.00

Seafood Stew$36.00

Seafood Bacchanalia$142.00

Barents Sea Red King Crab Legs$98.00

Surf and Turf$92.00

Oven-Crisped Chicken$32.00

Prime Frenched Rib Steak$68.00

Filet Aqua$65.00

Filet Mignon$52.00

Prime New York Strip$65.00

Add Ons

Oscar Style$22.00

Barents Sea King Crab Leg$49.00

Maine Lobster Tail$45.00

Shareable Sides

Sweet Roasted Yellow Corn$11.00

Sautéed Asparagus$14.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$13.00

Macaroni and Cheese$14.00

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