Great service. Many options for different beef cut. But they only have limited servings for each cut. If you want to have top of picks, you'd definitely get there when they open, as the good cuts go very fast. One thing that disappoints me was the amount of grease. We ordered a TBone to share. The beef was already perfectly marbled, it seems redundant to offer extra butter on the steak. The beets salad was soaked in oil and salty. We didn't finish it.

Fantastic food and even better service? I took my brother here for his birthday, and they gave us a little card that said happy birthday. The cuts of steak that are available change everyday. I found the list of available steaks a little overwhelming. I asked my waiter for an 8 ounce fatty steak and she picked out the perfect steak for me. We also got the croquettes, the beef fat brioche, and the aligot. Absolutely loved each of those dishes especially the aligot! Will definitely go back.

Had the most unique and memorable steak experience with my son last night at Bateau. Whole animals, grass-fed and grass-finished, are consciously raised, butchered and dry aged for no less than 21 days on site. The hand written chalk board listed a mind boggling selection of available cuts and sizes based on the limited number of animals that are butchered each day. Thank goodness our server took the time and patience to help us decipher and suggest some cuts; otherwise, it could have been somewhat daunting. After some careful consideration, we ended up ordering a Ventre (last portion of the night) and a New York. The Ventre, a steak fabricated from the belly of the cow, is rich, fatty and deeply flavoured. The New York, nice and lean with a good amount of marbling, is robust in flavour. Both cuts, butter basted and pan seared to a perfect medium rare were exceptional. The anchovy and bone marrow finishing butters elevated the meats without overpowering them. However, it was not just about the cuts of beef. The starters and sides were not only playing a supporting role but were also the stars of the night. The potato chips with wildflower honey and sesame seemed somewhat unusual but were a perfect compliment, super crispy and addictive. The Chicories, a salad with crispy shank confit, radicchio, apple, fennel, mustard seed, parmesan, apple balsamic was refreshing and masterful. The steak tartare was innovative, visually stunning and one of the best that we had ever tasted. The finely chopped beef, wonderfully seasoned along with fermented kale stems, garlic scapes and lemon juice, was served with a garnish of tapioca crackers, egg yolk and paddlefish caviar. The puffed tapioca crackers added the classic crunch but in a modern, playful way. The roasted mushrooms with toasted garlic, marjoram and soft egg was intensively flavoured. The service was attentive, personable and efficient right from the onset from our server to the supporting cast. Bateau is not your traditional chop house. It is a French food hall where the classic dishes are elevated with modern, innovative twists with sustainability in mind. Bateau is very pricey but worth every penny of your hard earned money. Highly, highly recommend.

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.

Unimpressed with the experience given the cost. Forgotten birthday card, overcooked fries, way overcooked steak, and the portions were very little for price. What I ordered? Ribeye steak medium - expected steak pink throughout with touch of red. The steak came medium well+. Dozen sweet oysters- yummy. :) Bottle of Pinot noir - chef’s kiss. The meal’s saving grace. Frites - a tad too long in the fryer. Most fries tasted like crisps. Bateau salad - too much cabbage. Ribeye with marrow butter - marrow butter delicious, steak not so much. Save your money get something cheaper or request rare temperature. The medium came over cooked. The addition of the board where waiters cross off ordered meats is a nice touch. It feels like a regular French bistro, but with prices of an upscale restaurant. I wish I’d eaten a better meal, I’m just left with aftertaste of regret.

I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and it did not disappoint! Right away your eyes go to the chalkboard menu which is equivalent to a “Steak Stock Market” where different cuts of beef are offered until they run out. Such a unique experience and I opted for the NY Strip which did not disappoint. Top that off with an amazing bottle of French wine and you have one of the best wine/steak experiences in Seattle. HIGHLY recommend for an intimate and immersive fine dining experience!

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!

The chef personally brought the steak to me with pride. I didn't realize why until I sliced into 2 inch high medium rare perfection. The outside was slightly crispy because of the sizzling anchovy butter and the inside was pink with a red center. They only serve locally raised grass FINISHED steaks here. If you don't know what "finished" means, search online to appreciate the temple to beef they have created here. Only steak purists should be allowed to eat here.

I visit Bateau every time I’m in Seattle: it’s that good. I like their unique formula: you pick the cut(s) you like (or you like to try for the first time) from the extensive list on the the chalkboard. Nice cocktails and great desserts. Sides can be a little too rich especially considering that the steaks are served with finishing butter.

Loved the vibe and helpful service when it came to navigating the extensive steak menu. Nori butter on 182 day dry aged ribeye might be genius. Only criticism is that judging from the lackluster old fashioned, I’d say the cocktails are probably worth skipping here.

Delicious food, friendly staff and great service. Reservation required. They have a wide variety of options for different steak cuts, but with limited servings. I would suggest going for an early dinner, to avoid not getting your favourite beef cut, if that’s important to you. Yes, it is expensive but it’s worth the food you get here. Only street parking available. As for food: We ordered Beef Liver Mousse for appetisers. The bread and the dips was delicious - we even got a second serving of the bread because it was really that good. For main course we had, a 9oz 126 day aged prime tip(with bone marrow butter) and a 6oz 21 day aged tres mers(with lemon and brown butter), with mashed potatoes and nettles. The Tres mers was delicious with mashed potatoes. My friend did not enjoy the prime tip as much, more of a 3.5/5 taste. Their cocktails are good and strong. We had an old fashioned and a boulevardier. Both tasted great with the steaks.

Had the chef’s tasting menu for birthday celebration. Definitely a great experience to savor the food. Each dish is unique in flavor. Allow yourself about 2 hours or more to enjoy the whole dining experience.

We have been to Bateau in the past and loved it. We chose to go there for our 1st wedding anniversary. Last night we arrived a few minutes early for our reservation. We went to the hostess station. Someone quickly came up and said “We do not seat until 5” which was absolutely fine, but she pointed towards to the door to wait outside. Again, it was fine but it was communicated a bit rudely. As we stepped outside another man came and locked the door as if we would try to enter again. The whole thing was just a bit weird and honestly didn’t feel very good. When you decide to have dinner at a great place like Bateau where you will definitely spend a good amount of money I think it would just be nice to feel like you were treated with respect. Again, no issue at all with having to wait to be seated or waiting outside it was more about how it was communicated and made us feel as patrons. I personally do have a background in higher end service and it was just a bummer to start our meal that way. The food was awesome as always and our server was very kind, but this interaction is making me consider if I would want to choose Bateau as a place to celebrate a special occasion again.

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!

Very pleasant experience. Staff listens to what type of steak you like and provide their best recommendations. All the flavors blended together, and the spot is very romantic.

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.

Unique steak experience with all cuts dry aged and only what’s available on the blackboard; once it’s crossed off, it’s gone for the day. Tried 3 different cuts which was nice. Hip cut sirloin was our favorite and Manhattan filet was also good. Oysters from the sister Bar Melusine was great and cocktail was very good. French croquettes were very unique take on french onion soup. Tartare was tasty but a bit salty. Service was very on point and attentive.

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!

Bateau is incredible. Arrived soaking-wet and 20 minutes late for our reservation, but the host graciously sat us and was so kind. Our excellent server recommended certain cuts of steak and a few dishes, and everything was beyond delicious (as were the delicate-yet-strong cocktails)! I'd walked by Bateau in the daytime and immediately added a star on Google Maps to remind myself to go there. It's an unbelievably beautiful restaurant. Super romantic, lovely decor, and cozy despite the chilly Seattle night! This is definitely where I'm going to bring friends when they visit Seattle!

Had the absolute pleasure of being served by Shelby last night. At first, we were very intimidated by the menu options and although we knew what types of steak we liked, wanted to be a bit more adventurous. Shelby was kind, personable, and made all those worries go away with an incredible explanation and recommendations of what steak we should order: he did not disappoint, and the food was fantastic. On top of being an invaluable resource when navigating the labyrinth of steaks, he was incredibly passionate about the experience that he provided. Thank you for a great meal and great service!

My boyfriend and I went here last night, and it was one of the best meal experiences we've had. The staff was all kind and our waitress was amazing at recommending wine/cocktail pairings with the courses. She was also really helpful in Steak recommendations for us. Each course was wonderful and the meat was fantastic. Towards the end our waitress told us the kitchen staff forgot to put in our steak orders, and we could still order them but it would be a 30 min wait. We didn't mind, but decided to opt out on the wait since we wanted to be home by midnight. Not only did our waitress apologize, but she comped all of our drinks, offered us each another, and waived an additional $20.00 off our meal, which was so much more than we anticipated. We'll definitely be coming back, probably March or so to see if they have a new spring menu with different drink varieties. Also the staff is very inclusive, and the atmosphere to the restaurant and bar was calming, nicely done and very individualistic.

Leisurely dining with a focus on beef. Staff was caring and knowledgeable. Starters and sides were plentiful and delicious. You will not be disappointed.