McCormicks Restaurants (Multi-locations) 'The Harborside' their full-venue REMODELING is now complete! Opened Nov 22, 2011. It's bea-u-ti-ful now.. lots of upgrades! Ahem.. million dollar upgrades! Warm colors in wood, rock, and tile fill this all new bar and restaurant. The dining level booths are gorgious. Still located in the 9-story 'AGC' building at the southwest corner of Lake Union, the uber-classic Harborside still sports great happy hour - now with 11 offerings, and all priced at $5... like Dungeness crab spring rolls, Alaskan ling cod fish & chips, and Surf-n-turf sliders... with brews specials too! Happy to see the Harborside back in business! Congratuations for a well-done remodel! Happy hour everday 3-6:30 p.m. Three locations: 1103 First, 623-5500; 722 Fourth, 682-3900; and 1200 Westlake N. Seattle, WA. 206-270-9052. OUTDOOR SEATING! www.McCormickandSchmicks.com

Ivar’s Salmon House -Lk Union
One of the best happy hours in Seattle with the best outdoor deck.. it's a huge barge really! It's like a trip to Tillicum Village but without the boat ride... and a far better deal with a full bar. BooYeah! Could it get any better? Really? Yes. IN THE WINTER months -The happy hour goes all night! Their bar is called 'The Whalemaker Lounge', and like the deck, it too offers one hellova great view of downtown Seattle (twilight is best). Ivar's is located at canal side, north shore.. kinda under the I-5 freeway ship canal bridge. Take your date here and act like a big cheeze with plenty of happy food at a ok prices (they raised $ awhile back) but get cuddly with the downtown Seattle skyline.. Ahhhaaa. Happy hour deals on well drinks and wines, $4 draft beers too. Appetizers like chowder, Halibut bites, popcorn shrimp, and chips! fish caesar rocks but pricy for a happy hour.. still real good! OUTDOOR SEATING! The summer happy hour schedule (July - Sept), usual happy times are 4p - 6:30p; then 9p - close MF. 401 N.E. Northlake Way, 632-0767. www.ivars.net

Agua Verde Café -Portage Bay
Monday - Thursday only: 4 - 6 pm. Drink and appetizer specials. Outdoor Seating! NOTE: dock space mostly for canoes and kyaks.. but there is an area for (small) boats! 1303 NE Boat Street. Seattle, WA 98105 206-545-8570

Daniel’s Broiler -Lk. Union
Happy hour daily 4pm - 6:30pm. $8 Jumbo gulf prawn cocktail is the most expensive, but generous and well prepared. $3.95 Draft Beers, $7.95 Daniel’s Classic Martinis and Manhattans; All wines by the glass and all appetizers 1/2 price. Outdoor Seating! with a public dock. 809 Fairview Place North. Seattle, WA. 98109 206-621-8262

Chandler’s Crabhouse -Lk. Union
Daily: 3 - 6 pm & 9pm - close. Beer, wine, and martini specials, 1/2 off appetizers. Outdoor Seating! and public dock. 901 Fairview Avenue North. Seattle, WA. 98109 206-223-2722

BluWater Bistro -Lk. Union
Daily: 4 - 6pm and 10pm - close. All beer $2.50, house wine $4, 1/2 off appetizers. Outdoor Seating! and public dock. 1001 Fairview N. Seattle, WA. 98109 206-447-0769

Chinook’s at Salmon Bay at Fisherman’s Terminal -Ship Canal. Ballard
Monday - Friday: 4 - 6 pm. Drink and appetizer specials. Outdoor Seating! with public dock. 1900 W Nickerson Street. Seattle, WA. 98119 206-283-4665

Lake Washington - Leschi Marina

Daniel’s Broiler -Leschi
Happy hour daily: 4pm - 6:30pm only. All appetizers 1/2 price. $3.95 draft beers; $7.95 Daniel’s classic Martinis and Manhattans. 1/2 all wines (by the glass). Outdoor Seating! and public dock. 200 Lake Washington Boulevard. Seattle, WA. 98122 206-329-4191

BluWater Bistro -Leschi Daily: 4 - 6pm then 10pm – to close. All beer $2.50, house wine $4 1/2 off appetizers with a public dock. 102 Lakeside Ave. Seattle, WA. 98122 206-328-2233


Honerable mentions... and not in Seattle (hey.. you ARE on a boat!) -cruise over to Kirkland !

Beach House Bar & Grill -Kirkland
Daily: 3-6pm, and again from 9pm-close. $1 off all Draft Beer, $4 signature cocktails or wine, and appetizer specials.. and public dock with dockside service.. kool eh? yep, they will bring food out to your boat if you call in an order. Outdoor Seating (coming soon). 6023 Lake Washington Blvd. in the land of Kirkland, WA 98033 425-968-5587.

Yarrow Bay Beach Café
Daily: 4 - 7pm. $1 off Draft Beer & Wine; $2 off Martinis & Margaritas and $3.95 small plates. Public dock at Carillon Point. Outdoor Seating! 1270 Carillon Pt. Kirkland, WA. 98033 425-889-0303 Ext. 4



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A selection of 'THE BEST PLACES FOR EATS IN SEATTLE.
Tallied a few years back , but they are still faves..
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1.
El Gaucho
2501 1st Ave, Seattle, WA.
The menu is all about martinis and meat at this swanky supper club.

2.
Ototo Sushi
7 Boston St, Seattle, WA.
Red, white, black and boxy: The fresh fish shines at this unlikely neighborhood sushi joint.

3.
Daniels Broiler
10500 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA
Ya gotta like those little prime rib sands!

4.
Saltys on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA.
A big and classy Alki Beach waterfront restaurant overlooking downtown Seattle.

5.
Waterfront Seafood Grill
2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
The best deck in town.. and is accompanied by intelligent service and impressive fish.

6.
Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA.
For more than 50 years, this upscale Seattle legend has been pampering locals with inventive Northwest cuisine and flawless service. I mean flawless. Seattle Bar Fly's favorite place to impress!

7.
Six Seven
2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
The legendary Edgewater Hotel's luxurious waterfront restaurant has evolved into one of the city's most exemplary choices for seafood.

8.
Metropolitan Grill
820 Second Ave, Seattle, WA.
A second home to Seattle's power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

9.
Mortons - The Steakhouse
1511 6th Ave, Seattle, WA.
USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service, and mammoth martinis.

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Well, there ya go..   Enjoy. ;)