Palisade

Reviews

• HV

  Heidi Vaughn

  1 day ago
  3.0
  We had reservations for a friend's birthday for a party of 12. The wait staff of 3 seemed overwhelmed and ill prepared. Many of us did enjoy our entrees, although they had run out of a few of the more popular choices. . I went here with expectations of fine dining but left feeling I could've gotten the same service at Applebee's. I would eat here again as the food was good and the cocktails were unique and tasty, but if I were looking for an upscale dining experience, this would not be my first or even third choice.
• SS

  Steven

  4 days ago
  2.0
  The photo is the $97 seafood tower, the table next to me complained and had it returned to the kitchen. I didn't bother since it was my wife's birthday dinner and didn't make want to make a scene out of it. Was hoping for a solid seafood dinner but the food was below average. Technically I didn't get king crab leg"s" like it is stated on the menu since it was only 1/2 of a leg sticking out in the middle. Service and restaurant setting was good but don't plan on coming back again. I paid the suggested 18% tip totaling $368 for 2 adults and 3 kids.
• JI

  Joanna Iverson

  Oct 7, 2026
  1.0
  1 Star – And That’s Only for the View! What should have been a wonderful family celebration turned into one of the most disappointing dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. We made reservations for a party of 13 on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was practically empty, yet somehow they seated us at a table set for 12 and had to squeeze in an additional place setting. That should have been our first warning. The service was absolutely terrible. Getting a drink felt like we had to track someone down and practically beg for attention. With an almost empty restaurant, there was simply no excuse for how inattentive the staff was. I'll give credit where it's due—the appetizers were delicious! Unfortunately, that was where the positive dining experience ended. Most of our entrées arrived cold, steaks ordered medium-rare were practically raw, and the flavor of the steaks was so disappointing they tasted like they had been drenched in A1 sauce. For a restaurant of this caliber, the food was completely unacceptable. But what really pushed this experience from disappointing to infuriating was the manager's response. When we expressed our concerns, rather than acknowledging the poor service and food quality, the manager essentially blamed our group! Apparently, having two guests with dietary restrictions and two guests who needed to leave TWO HOURS after we were seated was the reason for their failures. Let's be clear: One guest was a child with a nut allergy who ordered plain noodles with cheese and French fries. Another guest was gluten-free and dairy-free—and ironically, probably received the best meal at the table. How either of those situations explains cold food, undercooked steaks, or nonexistent service is beyond me. And since when is TWO HOURS not enough time to serve dinner to a group with reservations, especially in a nearly empty restaurant? What makes this even more frustrating is that my sister-in-law dines here almost monthly and was equally shocked by the drastic decline in both food quality and service. We had a beautiful sunset, an incredible view, and a wonderful reason to celebrate with our family. Thankfully, the company and occasion made the evening special, because the restaurant certainly didn't. My biggest disappointment isn't even the terrible food or service—it's the complete lack of accountability from management. Mistakes happen. Bad nights happen. But blaming paying customers instead of taking responsibility is unacceptable. If a restaurant cannot deliver quality food and professional service on a quiet Wednesday evening, perhaps it should reconsider offering a full dining experience that night. Stick to burgers, fries, and bar snacks on the patio rather than charging guests for an upscale experience you clearly cannot deliver. We came expecting a memorable family celebration and left feeling like we had wasted our time and money. One star. And quite frankly, the view earned every bit of it.
• TC

  Tobias C

  Oct 5, 2026
  1.0
  Unfortunately I could not recommend this restaurant. Food was salty and presentation was sub par. It seems the views are heavily compensating for the sub par food experience. I came for a special occasion and felt like I dropped $200 for a sub par experience. Management really needs to take a look at what's going on in the kitchen and work on making things taste good and plated well. For a upscale restaurant, I think it's reasonable to hold the kitchen and restaurant to these standards.
• DD

  Defenestratus

  Oct 3, 2026
  5.0
  Higher-end seafood restaurant overlooking Elliott Bay Marina. Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch; was not too crowded. Inviting ambience with an indoor tidepool, though with few specimens like maybe an anemone and a starfish. Couldn't decide what to eat so I chose a couple of appetizers which worked out well. Can't go wrong with Belly + The Beast, Grilled Honey Chipotle Shrimp, or fried calamari. Oysters on the half-shell are almost compulsory(!) as you ooh and aah at the spectacle of dry ice smoking from the tray. Get your phone camera ready! Wine list is serviceable though they were out of our first choice. Bathrooms are splendid and well stocked. Altogether a superb setting for business, casual lunch, family get-together, reception, and the like.

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