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AQUA by El Gaucho

4.5 (1,434) $$$$ $$$$ Seafood

Description

Summary: Savor local seafood with a view.

Perched on the pier, AQUA by El Gaucho dazzles with its panoramic waterfront views and a menu highlighting local seafood. Enjoy the elegance of its floor-to-ceiling windows, which provide a stunning backdrop to a dining experience featuring dishes like Penn Cove mussels in saffron cream and steamed Dungeness crab. The atmosphere is both cavernous and corporate, appealing for business dinners. Indulge in sophisticated comfort food like crab macaroni accented with black truffle, while taking in views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. AQUA by El Gaucho provides a sophisticated dining experience, where the elegance of its floor-to-ceiling windows is matched only by the quality of its seafood. Offering a diverse menu that includes local oysters, Australian lobster tail, and Thai seafood curry, along with comforting dishes like truffle-accented crab macaroni and cheese, the restaurant caters to a variety of tastes. The dining room's spacious yet corporate ambiance makes it a prime spot for business dinners, while the bar boasts a view of the iconic Space Needle. The dessert menu features delights like the tableside Emerald City Volcano Baked Alaska, complementing an extensive wine list with Northwest and California wines.

Awards

AAA
3 Diamonds
Gayot
1 Toque
1 Toque
Best Seattle Business Dining Restaurants
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Google
Good

Location

2801 Alaskan Wy Pier 70, Seattle, WA 98121

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