"I have never given five stars to any dining establishment because there is always something that needs improving, however I cannot yet find anything to suggest for the BeachHouse. I've tried.
The food is fresh. I ordered the clams for an appetizer and the sauce is worth bragging about. The stuffed halibut was flavorful, fresh and rich. Green beans nice and tender, potatoes were just right.
My other half ordered the surf and turf. The steak was tender and grilled just as he ordered it and the shrimp were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
The kids love the s'mores at the table and I adore the chocolate cake. We had great service and were very well taken care of. The view of the lake was beautiful!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Having done my usual procrastination, I was extremely fortunate to find an available reservation here for Mother's Day brunch for our family of 4. There didn't appear to be a bad seat in the house-all seem to have a view out the large panoramic windows looking straight out onto Lake Washington (with patio dining outside too). The view would be fantastic during a clear day or sunset. The service was friendly and quick and the food arrived at a good temperature. The waiter kept my coffee cup filled and was attentive. Don't let the name "Bar and Grill" fool you, this place is family and kid friendly-although I would suspect it gets a bit more grown-up in the evening; there is a full bar separated from the main dining area."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, special occasion
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"We ordered 3 small plates and didn't enjoy any of them. We were disappointed and probably won't go back. The view is nice and the service was very good."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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"Even though I had reservations for 6:30, my party of 4 didn't get a table until 6:50, after I checked back in with the hostess, who told me it would be another 15 minutes. That is unacceptable for having reservations, and I complained, which got us seated earlier. Walk-ins were quoted a 30 minute wait and still got seated before us.
We placed our orders at 7:00 but our food did not arrive until 7:35. We finally managed to get the check at 8:30. As usual, the food was good, and I had no complaints there.
We were entertaining an out-of-town friend. This was not my first time at BeachHouse, but there are lots of good restaurants to choose from and based on the service, I'm not likely to take a guest here again. I was sorely disappointed."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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"This restaurant has a great view and always pleasant wait staff. We have the luxury of being able to walk to it so it has become a regular place for us to dine out."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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"I always return for the view. It is so wonderful.
We had a very nice pecan salad. We also had the Happy Hour chicken dish (forgot the name) and it was nice appearance, but a bit too bready and weak on flavor. However, nice surprise to find drinks and meals at Happy Hour prices always on Monday.
The waiters were very nice and think it was the bar tender who kindly brought my friend a nice wine sample, that we then bought. I had a great Happy Hour mixed drink.
Thanks for being in business."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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"We were a group of 10. Between the music and talking of other diners and general background noise it was difficult to for all of us to hear conversations at opposing ends of table. Our server was great, the view was beautiful (and a little blinding due to the sunny day), and my dinner (seafood kabobs) was yummy. The restaurant allowed us to bring a birthday cake into the restaurant and eat it, which was nice."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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"First time visit after being highly recommended by some friends. The food was delicious, our server took great care of us and it has a nice atmosphere. Will be back for sure."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"The service was fair but the hostess was very rude when asked to accommodate one of the guests in our party that was disabled. The food was nothing special; it was generic, had very little flavor, and cookie cutter style at best. The BeachHouse Bar and Grill is not suitable for disabled individuals. We did not have a very pleasant Easter Brunch and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"I have been to the Beach House a number of times but I can't recall its ever being so noisy even though there were only about three groups is the main area. I will need to think about returning.
Thanks for asking."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
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"Went there to try the Beachhouse Burger as I saw it was the 4th anniversary on Facebook for a $9.95 special price. Since the weather was nice, I was looking forward to a view of the lake. We were seated at a window table with a great view. The restaurant was not very busy and we were greeted warmly by our waitress who I believe was in training. We ordered a Beachhouse burger to split and a blue cheese salad with grapes and candied pecans. They split the burger for us and on the top of each bun was a little cornichon-the presentation was very nice. The salad was drenched in what was like a diluted ranch dressing. The lettuce leaves were limp and there wasn't any blue cheese to be found. We should have sent it back but we didn't."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"The chef seems partial to pesto sauces for a fair number of menu items. A little sauce variety would be a good thing to introduce to the menu. The asparagus was cooked to perfection! The food/plate presentation was lackluster at best. Kind of ho hum except for the view. Oh, and prepare to park on the street. This restaurant only has about 10 parking spaces of its own."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"What a hidden gem of a restaurant! We used to go here many years ago when it was the Foghorn and always enjoyed the ambience, view and food. It has transformed into a lively place and still offers a great view with many delicious menu options and drinks. We celebrated Easter with family and the service, food and drinks were spot on. I had the NY Steak Dip which came with options for sides and I chose the salad. So good! We are talking platters of food and very reasonably priced. My husband had the Eggs Benedict and couldn't decide on the dungeness crab, canadian bacon or florentine so they put ALL 3 on his plate. All of us enjoyed our food - perfectly prepared and presented. We will definitely be returning for their Happy Hour and dinner."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"It was busy when we arrived but got seated right away with our Open Table reservation. Server did take a while to get to us though. Food was good - nothing spectacular but tasty. Server was friendly but not very attentive. Not a big deal but she could use some lessons on how to pour wine.
Sunset was fantastic !"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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"The food was good, but nothing super-special. The service was slow to the table, then in a hurry to leave the table. No water refills. When the waiter came around to ask if we wanted another round of drinks, he disappeared after the first of 4 people responded with a no. Three other people wanted more, but he was gone before they could answer."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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"Well, I was going to call you, today. The person I was to meet had a last-minute emergency so we could not meet. I forgot to call and cancel reservation. I most humbly apologize.
And, I plan to reschedule as I love your restaurant atmosphere.
Thank you Marlene"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"It was wonderful for dinner. The flavors of the food blended together so well and everything was presented in fine fashion. I would definitely go there again!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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"I was so impressed with the noise level. It was so quiet for a bar and grill, and the place was almost full! The service was great. The atmosphere was fantastic, it was causal but not too informal. I thought the menu selection was a little small, but there was still a lot of variety. The food is the best part about this place. I got the veggie burger. It looked and tastes great. I noticed from looking around that the other menu options looked just as good, and were probably also delicious. Price is reasonable ($10-20for average dinner plate) and portions are perfect, not too small but not too generous either. The view is of course gorgeous as well; you can see the water from most of the seating."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The problem with this restaurant is the food has always been inconsistant. The tUna appetizer was excellent. The steak tasted like hamburger meat. Chocolate cake melted in your mouth. The lake view is wonderful. I'm just waiting for them to update their interior. It is so dark in there even on a sunny day."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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"We went for brunch after church last Sunday. I had seen their ad for "kid eat free" on their brunch, and with twin toddler grandchildren, we decided to give it a try. Including the two kids in high chairs, there were seven of us.
We had a nice table with a view of the water. It is certainly pretty, but there is very little activity, so it was not as entertaining for the children as we might have liked. But the adults enjoyed seeing a bald eagle soar past our window!
All the food was good and our waiter was friendly and helpful. The food took quite a while to arrive. But there was a great selection, and we will come back. Apparently this is quite the spot for families, as most tables had at least one child."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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"We had a great time! Food was wonderfule; service was slow considering there were only a handful of patrons and drinks took forever to arrive. The view is one of the best in Seattle; especially as it was clear and a great sunset was visible. We will be back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"The service was good. but some times it was a bit sluggish. We got our table right away, but once we sat down it took about 15 minutes for us to get our water. Other than that it was awesome."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"My friend and I went for lunch and my lunch was divine. She enjoyed her lunch with one exception, the salmon on her salmon BLT was overcooked. Other than that one minor item, everything was fabulous. Loved the view and location."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"My girlfriends and I really enjoyed ourselves. We will come again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Great view on the water. Food is good (not great). Interior is outdated - not sleek, chic like many of the newer restaurants. Not busy at all for lunch. The place feels a bit deserted."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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"It was our first time trying the BeachHouse since we were looking to try something different then our normal Anthony's weekend routine. While looking online we found this restaurant with helpful reviews, was able to quickly make online reservations, and even being 15 minutes earlier than planned was seated right away. The food was brought out promptly and tasted great, the portions were very generous, and the staff extremely attentive.
I look forward to our next visit and trying a few more different menu items!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
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"The food was really good. I would have liked to see a specail menu for valentines day since the message online said they would have one. The main reason I took them there was for the smore's that you cook at the table."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Our early Valentine's Day dinner on the water was perfect. A bottle of white wine, fresh and delicious salads, chocolate mousse for dessert and unexpected great coffee."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"This is the second time we have been to this restaurant. The first time we had apps in the bar and it was great. Good food, nice view, good service. This time we had a big group which was nicely accommodated. The service was fantastic. Food was very good too. It was dark so unfortunately we couldn't enjoy the view. The waitress even separated the checks."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"I thought the place was really great. Read mixed reviews and we couldn't have been more pleased after a small miscommunication with a rare vs. well done burger. The fish and appetizers were very good and the service superb. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"Very good! We had an early seating that allowed us a wonderful spot on the water. We were meeting friends we had not seen for some time and were able to enjoy an intimate visit with them. We will definitely return."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"WE had a group of 11. On open table we had to split it into 2 reservations but the restaurant was great about combining us once the rez were in the system. We had great seats. Super kid friendly on sunday. TV in the dining area if your DH needs a sunday football fix. Great food choices for kids. Big portions. I got the crab eggs benedict with potatoes. The potatoes were heavenly and the eggs benedict wasn't shabby either. All the food at the table looked delish. Would definitely go again. Only con from the meal - the coffee was very weak! We're in Seattle, c'mon!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view
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