Seattle's Historic Waterfront Blog

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|Must See|

Has the Starship Enterprise landed on Seattle's waterfront? No, that is the new Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion taking shape and looking good now that the scaffolding has come down. It is an engineering and intricate construction marvel. While you are here, don't miss the 1,200 purple allium flowers in bloom planted by Ellie between Union street and the Pike Market!
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Seattle, WA -- May 26th
|Must See|

Has the Starship Enterprise landed on Seattles waterfront?  No, that is the new Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion taking shape and looking good now that the scaffolding has come down.  It is an engineering and intricate construction marvel.  While you are here, dont miss the 1,200 purple allium flowers in bloom planted by Ellie between Union street and the Pike Market!

|Offsite & Team-building on the Waterfront|
Check out our list of Top 10 Corporate Offsite Meeting and Team Building Activities on Seattle's New Waterfront. Bring your team together, boost morale & motivation, inspire creativity, and reward a job well done along Dzidzilalich (Alaskan Way). Sailing, rides, museums, volunteering, dining, happy hour, and whale watching are just a few items on the menu. Get the skinny at seattlewaterfront.org/10-great-corporate-team-building-and-offsite-activities-on-the-seattle-wate...
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Seattle, WA -- May 22nd
|Offsite & Team-building on the Waterfront|
Check out our list of Top 10 Corporate Offsite Meeting and Team Building Activities on Seattles New Waterfront.  Bring your team together, boost morale & motivation, inspire creativity, and reward a job well done along Dzidzilalich (Alaskan Way).  Sailing, rides, museums, volunteering, dining, happy hour, and whale watching are just a few items on the menu.  Get the skinny at https://seattlewaterfront.org/10-great-corporate-team-building-and-offsite-activities-on-the-seattle-waterfront/

|There she blows!|

Dolphins in Seattle. Is that a thing? Yes, absolutely. Well, porpoises to be exact. Our friends from Sailing Seattle (Pier 56) take locals and visitors sailing daily. They reported seeing pods of porpoises on most sails last week. May is one of the best months to go with Sailing Seattle. Their racing yachts lean over and rip along with as little as 6-8 MPH wind. If you see the wind at 10-12 MPH, then run down to Pier 56 for the next departure:-) Sunset cruises are the most popular. Reserve your spot onboard up to two weeks in advance at sailingseattle.com/

These ocean-going vessels are also available for groups and off-site corporate meetings and team-building activities.
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Seattle, WA -- May 14th
|There she blows!|

Dolphins in Seattle.  Is that a thing?  Yes, absolutely.  Well, porpoises to be exact.  Our friends from Sailing Seattle (Pier 56) take locals and visitors sailing daily.  They reported seeing pods of porpoises on most sails last week.  May is one of the best months to go with Sailing Seattle.  Their racing yachts lean over and rip along with as little as 6-8 MPH wind.  If you see the wind at 10-12 MPH, then run down to Pier 56 for the next departure:-)  Sunset cruises are the most popular. Reserve your spot onboard up to two weeks in advance at https://sailingseattle.com/  

These ocean-going vessels are also available for groups and off-site corporate meetings and team-building activities.

|Take a Ride on a New Road|

It's rare for a new, major road to open in Seattle, especially one that has never existed before. We could not resist recording the ride and pointing out some sights along the way like the Edgewater Hotel, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Anthony's Pier 66, and Seattle's Tall Ship. Going between Seattle's waterfront and Belltown has never been easier!
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Seattle, WA -- May 2nd

|New Belltown Waterfront Connection|

Today marks the day that Elliott Way opens to traffic! This means that drivers can get from Seattle's waterfront to Belltown without waiting for long cargo trains to pass. The new road comes with a wide, easily accessible sidewalk for pedestrians. Please note that while the Lenora Street connection is open again, it's stairs only for now - the elevator will reopen soon. Read all about it at
sdotblog.seattle.gov/2023/04/27/waterfront-to-belltown-connection/
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Seattle, WA -- May 1st
|New Belltown Waterfront Connection|

Today marks the day that Elliott Way opens to traffic!  This means that drivers can get from Seattles waterfront to Belltown without waiting for long cargo trains to pass.  The new road comes with a wide, easily accessible sidewalk for pedestrians.  Please note that while the Lenora Street connection is open again, its stairs only for now - the elevator will reopen soon.  Read all about it at 
https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2023/04/27/waterfront-to-belltown-connection/

|Whale of a Deal|

Almost everyone loves whales and a good deal. Clipper Vacations is offering you both in one shot! Enjoy Seattle’s only half-day whale watching tour straight from Pier 69 with an onboard naturalist to point out transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and other local sea life! Save 25% on your tour when you book by May 9th and use promo code WHALESALE23. Good for tours between May 12 and October 8. Details at www.clippervacations.com/whale-watching/
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Seattle, WA -- April 30th
|Whale of a Deal|

Almost everyone loves whales and a good deal. Clipper Vacations is offering you both in one shot!  Enjoy Seattle’s only half-day whale watching tour straight from Pier 69 with an onboard naturalist to point out transient orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, and other local sea life! Save 25% on your tour when you book by May 9th and use promo code WHALESALE23.  Good for tours between May 12 and October 8.   Details at https://www.clippervacations.com/whale-watching/

|Welcome Joy on the Waterfront!|

In case you missed it, there is a new boss in town and her name is Joy! That's right, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, the nonprofit assigned to oversee the new waterfront park, piers, and promenade, has a new leader. Following a nationwide search, Seattle's own Joy Shigaki has stepped into the role of CEO. She is in the driver's seat with a vision and long list of tasks to make the new waterfront a community meeting place and destination on par with other great waterfront cities from Sydney to Hamburg. Read more about Joy at waterfrontparkseattle.org/introducing-joy-shigaki?shwa
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Seattle, WA -- April 21st
|Welcome Joy on the Waterfront!|

In case you missed it, there is a new boss in town and her name is Joy!  Thats right, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, the nonprofit assigned to oversee the new waterfront park, piers, and promenade, has a new leader.  Following a nationwide search, Seattles own Joy Shigaki has stepped into the role of CEO.  She is in the drivers seat with a vision and long list of tasks to make the new waterfront a community meeting place and destination on par with other great waterfront cities from Sydney to Hamburg. Read more about Joy at https://waterfrontparkseattle.org/introducing-joy-shigaki?shwa

|Welcome Home!|

America's only heavy ice breaker, USCGC Polar Star, returned to port in Seattle over the Easter weekend following the vessel's 26th journey to Antarctica, which lasted nearly six months. The crew was welcomed eagerly by family members under drizzly skies. If you have not visited before, check out the USCG Museum on Seattle's waterfront at: coastguardmuseumseattle.org/
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Seattle, WA -- April 11th
|Welcome Home!|

Americas only heavy ice breaker, USCGC Polar Star, returned to port in Seattle over the Easter weekend following the vessels 26th journey to Antarctica, which lasted nearly six months.  The crew was welcomed eagerly by family members under drizzly skies. If you have not visited before, check out the USCG Museum on Seattles waterfront at: https://coastguardmuseumseattle.org/

|Sail and ski in Seattle same day?|

Yes, it's possible! Crystal Mountain just announced they will remain open through May 21st. This means that for the first month of Sailing Seattle's season from Pier 55, you can go skiing and sailing in the same day. It doesn’t get more Pacific Northwest than that. Sailing Seattle opens the weekend of April 22-23. Details at: sailingseattle.comCrystal Mountain just announced they will remain open through May 21st. Which means for the first month of our season, you can go skiing and sailing in the same day! It doesn’t get more Pacific Northwest than that.
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Seattle, WA -- April 9th
|Sail and ski in Seattle same day?|

Yes, its possible!  Crystal Mountain just announced they will remain open through May 21st. This means that for the first month of Sailing Seattles season from Pier 55, you can go skiing and sailing in the same day.  It doesn’t get more Pacific Northwest than that.  Sailing Seattle opens the weekend of April 22-23.  Details at: https://sailingseattle.com

|Coming Together|

Watch this one-of-a-kind concrete pour at the new Seattle Aquarium exhibit being built alongside the new Alaskan Way and the new waterfront Overlook Walk that will connect Pike Place Market and the waterfront seamlessly. Each project is overseen by separate entities and contractors who don't normally come together so closely. In this case, however, they have risen to the occasion and the results are stunning to see! Go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHNBsgCfWSg
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Seattle, WA -- April 6th
|Coming Together|

Watch this one-of-a-kind concrete pour at the new Seattle Aquarium exhibit being built alongside the new Alaskan Way and the new waterfront Overlook Walk that will connect Pike Place Market and the waterfront seamlessly.  Each project is overseen by separate entities and contractors who dont normally come together so closely.  In this case, however, they have risen to the occasion and the results are stunning to see!  Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHNBsgCfWSg

|Design Update: Market Connection|

Following a determined advocacy campaign by the Seattle Surfing Club, it has been decided that the new Overlook Walk connecting Pike Place Market and Seattle's waterfront will include a man-made wave machine and a skateboard ramp. Duden Rideit, the leader of the prevailing coalition said, "This will be the most epic urban wave in the world".
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Seattle, WA -- April 1st
|Design Update: Market Connection|

Following a determined advocacy campaign by the Seattle Surfing Club, it has been decided that the new Overlook Walk connecting Pike Place Market and Seattles waterfront will include a man-made wave machine and a skateboard ramp.  Duden Rideit, the leader of the prevailing coalition said, This will be the most epic urban wave in the world.

|Steam Ship Comeback|
A new City of Seattle ordinance will require all boats in Elliott Bay to be steam powered by year's end. New cable management technology will allow direct connections from Seattle Steam's factory on the waterfront to the vessels. Walter Vaper from Seattle Steam said, "Our geothermal steam comes from local volcanoes making this the lowest carbon footprint power source available today."
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Seattle, WA -- April 1st
|Steam Ship Comeback|
A new City of Seattle ordinance will require all boats in Elliott Bay to be steam powered by years end.  New cable management technology will allow direct connections from Seattle Steams factory on the waterfront to the vessels.  Walter Vaper from Seattle Steam said, Our geothermal steam comes from local volcanoes making this the lowest carbon footprint power source available today.

|Work on the Waterfront!|
Are you looking for a new challenge, an inspiring environment, career opportunity, or seasonal work? Waterfront employers currently hiring range from Argosy Cruises and Port of Seattle to Friends of Waterfront Seattle and Ivar's Restaurants! Find links to the job sites of these organizations and more under Waterfront Briefs on our home page. seattlewaterfront.org
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Seattle, WA -- March 29th
|Work on the Waterfront!|
Are you looking for a new challenge, an inspiring environment, career opportunity, or seasonal work?  Waterfront employers currently hiring range from Argosy Cruises and Port of Seattle to Friends of Waterfront Seattle and Ivars Restaurants!  Find links to the job sites of these organizations and more under Waterfront Briefs on our home page.  https://seattlewaterfront.org

|Whales in Sight!|

Whales in Seattle? Yes, that's a thing! This week, whales were spotted in Elliott Bay, and also in the new WA State Convention Center (pictured here), and also on the north exterior wall of the Edgewater Hotel on Pier 67. Keep your eyes peeled towards the water. Meteorologists are forecasting excellent conditions for walking and whale watching. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Seattle, WA -- March 17th
|Whales in Sight!|

Whales in Seattle?  Yes, thats a thing!  This week, whales were spotted in Elliott Bay, and also in the new WA State Convention Center (pictured here), and also on the north exterior wall of the Edgewater Hotel on Pier 67.  Keep your eyes peeled towards the water.  Meteorologists are forecasting excellent conditions for walking and whale watching.  Happy St. Patricks Day!

|Back on the Menu: Lunch on Pier 67|
Experience a true culinary prowess that fuses local Pacific Northwest ingredients with innovative and bold flavors to create an extraordinary dining experience. Lunch is back at the Edgewater's ever popular Six Seven Restaurant, with new menu items to please any palate. Book online at www.edgewaterhotel.com/seattle-six-seven-restaurant/
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Seattle, WA -- March 6th

|Huskies in the House|

It seems that nothing big happens in Seattle without some form of Husky leadership. The sea change underway along the city's waterfront is no exception. Read this cool article from UW on how Seattle is reimagining and creating a living urban waterfront: www.washington.edu/boundless/seattle-waterfront-renewal
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Seattle, WA -- February 28th
|Huskies in the House|

It seems that nothing big happens in Seattle without some form of Husky leadership.  The sea change underway along the citys waterfront is no exception.  Read this cool article from UW on how Seattle is reimagining and creating a living urban waterfront:  https://www.washington.edu/boundless/seattle-waterfront-renewal

|Whiskey on the Waterfront!|

Seattle's own Copperworks Distilling Co. is located on the waterfront with a popular tasting room to sample the goods. This highly acclaimed distiller is charting its continued growth with a vision that includes a new space in downtown Seattle, a tasting room and cocktail bar in Kenmore, and a major increase in its American single malt whiskey production. Book a tour and learn more about Copperworks at CopperworksDistilling.com
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Seattle, WA -- February 18th
|Whiskey on the Waterfront!|

Seattles own Copperworks Distilling Co. is located on the waterfront with a popular tasting room to sample the goods. This highly acclaimed distiller is charting its continued growth with a vision that includes a new space in downtown Seattle, a tasting room and cocktail bar in Kenmore, and a major increase in its  American single malt whiskey production.  Book a tour and learn more about Copperworks at https://CopperworksDistilling.com
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WATERFRONT DINING OPTIONS

Clam Chowder | Fine Dining | Seafood Specialists | Lunch | Breakfast | Casual Dining | Indoor Seating | Outdoor Seating | Counter Service | Private Dining & Groups | Olympic View Terraces & Patios | Kids Menus | Hot Dogs & Ice Cream | Baked Goods | Caffeine | TV Screens | Revolving | Brunch

– Clam Chowder –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

– Fine Dining –

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

– Seafood Specialists –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

– Lunch –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Breakfast –

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

Starbucks on Pier 55

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Hook & Plow at the Marriott across from Bell Harbor Marina

Cafe Opla across from Pier 66 (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

– Casual Dining –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Indoor Seating –

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Outdoor Seating –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 year-round (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Counter Service –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

Starbucks on Pier 55

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Salmon Cooker at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57

Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66 – open seasonally (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

– Private Dining & Groups –

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Diane’s Market Kitchen across from Pier 54 (menu)

Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

– Olympic View Terraces & Patios –

Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54 (menu)

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55 (menu)

Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (menu)

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Anthony’s Pier 66 – upstairs dining room (menu)

Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67 (menu)

AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Kid Menus –

Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

Great State Burger on Pier 54 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66 (menu)

– Hot Dogs & Ice Cream –

The Frankfurter on Pier 55

The Creamery Ice Cream Shop at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57

– Baked Goods –

Skalka across from Pier 54 (menu)

Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54 (menu)

Starbucks on Pier 55

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Aquarium Café at Pier 59 (Seattle Aquarium)

The Brim Coffee Shop at the Edgewater on Pier 67

– Caffeine –

Starbucks on Pier 55

Alaskan Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57 (menu)

Aquarium Café at Pier 59 (Seattle Aquarium)

Cafe Opla across from Pier 66 (menu)

The Brim Coffee Shop at the Edgewater on Pier 67

Uptown Espresso on Pier 70

– TV Screens –

The lounge at Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (menu)

The Wing Dome on Pier 56 (menu)

Pub 70 on Pier 70 (menu)

– Revolving –

Enjoy a meal served in your own private gondola with up to three other people as you rise 200 feet above Elliott Bay on the Seattle Great Wheel at Pier 57.

– Brunch –

Please see Breakfast & Lunch options above.