“ This was a past family favorite. We decided to come back after many years to celebrate a special 80th birthday. The food was delicious and service was excellent thanks to Leon! Corkage fee was $30 per bottle. ”

“ The 12 person birthday dinner started with a phone call a few weeks earlier. I spoke with Sean, one of the managers. He was so gracious and accommodating. We had reservations for this past Saturday and Sean was there to welcome us, share a laugh and show us to our table. Our out of towers loved the view, the ambiance and of course, the company. Brian was our server and was awesome and attentive with a great sense of humor! Nash was also helping to make the experience as good as it could be. My mom passed away a few years ago but for several years, palisade was her favorite restaurant! This last visit reminded me of all the great times our family has had there! Thank you to Sean and the rest of the crew for such a lovely experience. The food was tremendous and the presentation was second to none. Palisade will definitely become a tradition once again for our family!! Thanks again!!!​ ”

“ My last review of a $$$ restaurant/steak house showed how, despite the premium prices, the fancy decorations and ambiance, the hoity toity staff and a three figure bill could fail miserably and make my NO REPEAT BUISNESS LIST, not to mention the word of mouth to friends, family and co-workers. Now on the flip-side you have a place like Palisade. Now in my 30 some years living here in the PNW I've eaten here a handful of times, and in those handful of times I can tell you that each visit was a 5 star experience for me and my guests. With regards to dinner service, It is more of a special occasion kinda place for me because, well, I can't afford to eat here on the regular. But I know when I do, it is well worth the commute and cost. First off location, for one, you get a wonderful view of Elliot Bay. With the marina and yacht club right there, not to mention the city. At night with the lights, it really adds to the atmosphere. Certainly beats dentist offices and apartment buildings 'fer sure. Adding to the atmosphere, while it was busy, patrons were not crowded, so there was no squeezing between tables, butt or crotch to the back of the head kinda place, while being seated next to another table we weren't on top of each other, hearing EVERY DETAIL TO THEIR CONVERSATIONS. Noise level was just right, the murmur of people talking talking, but not sounding like you are trying to eat and have a conversation at a Seahawks game. That last place we were at was horrible in that respect. At the Palisade, our server could speak at a normal tone and volume without having to repeat or raise her voice. So the Palisade on our last visit, pros and cons: Front door staff-Greeted with a smile and a polite professionalism. She may've loved or hated her job but we would've never known it. She was doing her job and that was to check us in and make us feel welcome and not like we're keeping her from something. Pro! Support staff-One thing I noticed, the entire staff was cognizant and polite to all patrons. For me, on my way to the head, they always gave me the right of way though I tried to stay out of theirs, all smiles, all polite. Pro! Our server-She was great though out the service, very attentive, always checking in making sure everything was good, glasses filled, bread basket full. She seemed to to be covering several tables, but she was there to make sure we were satisfied and happy. And I had no doubt had there any issue with drinks or meal, either she or management would've made it right. Fortunately there were no issues. Pro! My martini-I love a good martini, the Palisades make a good dirty martini! Even with the house Vodka. I could've drank those all night. So definitely a Pro! Food-The apps were definitely tasty! We had the Belly + The Beast as well as the Crispy Escargot. So Pro there. The only "Con", and I really shouldn't put this as a con, only because I know it's all about quality vs. quantity, I just wish there could've been more for the price, ya know? Definitely $$$ portions, but they were good regardless. Octopus was firm but not rubbery with excellent flavor, pork belly, perfect amount of glaze and the crispy escargot stuffed mushroom cap was just good. Again, wish I had more because they were so good! Timing between apps and the main was spot on. Any waiting always came with an update and apologies from our server. The mains ordered included a ribeye steak, a bone-in NY strip, Chilean seabass, Beecher's mac-n-cheese, as well as lobster risotto, potato mash and asparagus. All I can say is everything was excellent. The steaks cooked perfect medium rare, I even had the bone-marrow luge added to my NY strip. I tried my son's ribeye and you can definitely tell the difference between the cuts. Wife loved the Chilean seabass and all the sides, YUM! Needless to say, we didn't finish and had to take some of it home, actually quiet a bit, but there was room for dessert. Dessert included a chocolate cake and cheesecake. And you know what goes well with a sweet dessert? After dinner coffee. Again, nothing really to say except it was really good, and the fact that we got coffee. Last place neglected to give us coffee with our dessert though we did order it. So bottom line, Palisade is text book with regards to being a premium, fine dining establishment. It's not just the premium prices on the menu, the quality food and beverages, but you also get the premium service that goes with those prices. I honestly can't wait to go back. Might try their lunch or brunch menu sometime, Mother's day is coming up... ”

“ My wife and I have been enjoying Palisade restaurant for over 12 years and it has never ceased to exceed our expectation. We love it here. We live 3 hours away but it is worth the drive, We love the view, the ambiance, the meals and the exceptional wait staff. Aidan was terrific tonight ! ”

“ Great food, great service (Thank you. Cami), and great ambience! Wonderful view of the Seattle waterfront from across Elliott Bay. ”

“ Sunset. Monday was uncrowded. Happy Hour. Ahi Nachos - unique and tasty. Mark, our wait person, attentive and ”

“ We ate here to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday and we were greeted in a very friendly and warm manner and taken to our table with an amazing view Our waiter was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and super sweet, food was wonderful as well, seafood tower , crab dip, calamari and our entree's were delicious Thank you Palisade for making my husband's birthday a memorable one ”