Seattle Spotlight: Six Seven Restaurant

The Six Seven Restaurant, nestled within The Edgewater Hotel on Pier 67, is a premier dining destination in Seattle known for its spectacular waterfront location and Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine.¹

Here is a detailed look at what makes Six Seven unique, its history, customer feedback, and other requested details.

What Makes Six Seven Unique

The single most unique feature of Six Seven is its location right over the water on Pier 67. The restaurant offers:

• Breathtaking Panoramic Views: Guests enjoy unparalleled, floor-to-ceiling window views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and the stunning Seattle skyline.² Whether dining indoors or out on the deck, the scenery, especially during sunset, is frequently highlighted by patrons as an unforgettable, “romantic movie scene” experience.³

   

• A “Rock ‘n’ Roll” Heritage: Located inside The Edgewater Hotel, which famously opened for the 1962 World’s Fair, the restaurant shares the hotel’s storied rock and roll history.⁴ The hotel is known for hosting music legends like The Beatles (who famously fished from their suite window), Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam.⁵ The restaurant and lounge’s decor often subtly nods to this past, immersing guests in the Pacific Northwest ambiance with rustic wood accents and fireplaces.⁶

   

• Focus on Local Cuisine: The menu emphasizes seasonally inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine, crafted with the freshest organic and naturally raised ingredients.⁷

   

History and Location Context

Six Seven is the signature, award-winning restaurant within The Edgewater Hotel.⁸ While the hotel itself opened in 1962, the restaurant space has a history of its own. Older accounts suggest that the original restaurant in the “Edgewater Inn” was once considered mediocre.⁹ The restaurant was completely revamped and renamed Six Seven as part of a significant facelift to the entire complex, transforming it into the acclaimed dining experience it is today. The name Six Seven is a direct reference to the restaurant’s location on Pier 67.

Customer Feedback and Menu Highlights

Customer feedback consistently praises the restaurant’s exceptional atmosphere and food quality:

• Ambiance and Service: Patrons consistently give high marks for the incredible location, giving it a 9.2 for location and 9 for ambiance.¹⁰ The staff is frequently commended as “attentive and friendly,” striving to make each visit memorable.¹¹

   

• Cuisine: The restaurant offers gourmet Pacific Northwest cuisine with a strong focus on seafood.¹² Reviewers describe the food as “unbelievably good” and “scrumptious.”¹³

   

Menu Highlights Frequently Mentioned in Customer Feedback:

• Seafood Dishes: Must-try items often include the cedar plank king salmon and the clam chowder.¹⁴

   

• Appetizers: The burrata with smoked tomato jam and fresh oysters on the half-shell with yuzu granita are recommended ways to start the meal.¹⁵

   

• Other Dishes: The menu also features offerings like delectable lamb pasta and the casual yet satisfying Wagyu Sliders served in the lounge.¹⁶

   

• Beverage Program: The bar is noted for its excellent beverage selection, including an impressive wine list that highlights Washington, Oregon, and Northern California vintages, as well as seasonally rotating craft cocktails (like a smoky old fashioned) and quality mocktails.¹⁷

   

Significant Events and Special Occasions

While Six Seven may not be the site of a single famous historical event like the hotel hosting The Beatles, it is a venue for various recurring, significant occasions and special events:

• Special Holiday Dining: The restaurant is a popular spot for holiday meals, such as its special Thanksgiving offerings.¹⁸

   

• Private Events: With its stunning location, the hotel features meeting and wedding venues over the water, with Six Seven often catering to or hosting these events.¹⁹

   

• Live Music Series: Six Seven occasionally hosts live entertainment and concert series, such as the “Sound Waves” live concert series, taking advantage of its unique waterfront setting.²⁰

   

• Awards: The restaurant has won multiple awards, including:
  • Seattle Magazine – Best Restaurants
  • Readers’ Choice – Best Brunch²¹

     

  • Best of City Search – Best Waterfront Restaurant / Best Romantic / Best Group Dining / Best Lunch & Breakfast²²

     

  • Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence²³

     

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