Recreational Boating Information for the Northwest

The Puget Sound area is arguably the best area in the country for boating and along with the great destinations come great dining. We’ve listed some popular restaurants you can visit by boat in Puget Sound, Lake Union, Lake Washington and the San Juan Islands. 
Dining by Boat
Lake Union | Lake Washington
Lake Union:  

Chandler's Crabhouse: On Lake Union at Chandlers Cove. Dock at the north tip of Chandlers Cove. Some moorage may be found on the west side of the cove. 206.223.2722

Chinooks At Fishermans Terminal: Dock located directly in front of Chinooks on the west side of terminal and about 150 feet of dock space with a 2 hour limit but it's free. Fishermans Terminal offers overnight guest moorage in the summer which is on the east side but very close to Chinooks. 206.283.4665

Daniel's Broiler On Lake Union: Located at Chandlers Cove. Dock at the north tip of Chandlers Cove. Some moorage may be found on the west side of the cove. 206.621.8262

Dukes Chowder House: On Lake Union at Chandlers Cove. Dock at the north tip of Chandlers Cove. Some moorage may be found on the west side of the cove. 206.382.9963

Ivar's Salmon House: North Lake Union on the west side of the I-5 bridge. Dock directly in front with 200+ feet of moorage space for dining. The Salmon House also has a nice outside area for dining and enjoying the view. 206.632.0767  

Joey's On Lake Union: Located at Chandlers Cove. Joey's is just to the north of the cove. Dock at the north tip of Chandlers Cove. Some moorage may be found on the west side of the cove. 206.749.5639

McCormick and Schmick's Harborside: Located southwest Lake Union, just a few docks north of Kemore Air. The dock is on the south side of the building. Dock has about 50+ feet of moorage. 206.270.9052

Rock Salt: Located on the southwest side of Lake Union. The Rock Salt is behind a private marina so it may take a litttle time to find it. There is a dock on the side which is very close to the parking lot. The dock has about 60+ feet of space.  206.284.1047


Lake Washington:

Beach Cafe At Kirkland's Carillon Point: Carrillon Point is located south of downtown Kirkland. Enter marina from the north entrance. The public guest pier is available on a first come first serve basis unless signs on the dock say otherwise. For saftey reasons, boats larger than 36' are required to use the outside of the guest pier. Beach Cafe located in plaza. 425.889.0303

bin on the lake at Kirkland's Carillon Point: bin vivant is located on the lake level of the Woodmark Hotel. Carrillon Point is located south of downtown Kirkland. Enter marina from the north entrance. The public guest pier is available on a first come first serve basis unless signs on the dock say otherwise. For saftey reasons, boats larger than 36' are required to use the outside of the guest pier. 425.803.5595

Blue Water At Leschi: Leschi is located on the west side of Lake Washington between the floating bridges. Moorage at the public wharf which is between the 2 marinas. Leschi can get rough so watch the water conditions. 206.323.2233

Daniel's Broiler At Leschi: Located just a block north of Leschi's public wharf. Leschi is located on the west side of Lake Washington between the floating bridges. Moorage at the public wharf which is between the two marinas. Leschi can get rough so watch the water conditions. 206.329.4191

Kidd Valley At Renton's Coulon Park: Coulon is located on the southend of Lake Washington next to Boeing. Kidd Valley is located in the park, right next to the marina. You can receive free moorage for a few hours. 425.277.3324 

Ivar's Seafood Bar At Renton's Coulon Park: Coulon is located on the southend of Lake Washington next to Boeing. Kidd Valley is located in the park, right next to the marina. You can receive free moorage for a few hours. 425.226.2122

Poppinjays At Carillon: A Cafe and Catering Company: A favorite place for lunch at Carillon Point! Enjoy fast and fresh "made to order" deli sandwiches and salads - delicious hot entrees and soups - and a variety of homebaked pastries and desserts. Carrillon Point is located south of downtown Kirkland. Enter marina from the north entrance. The public guest pier is available on a first come first serve basis unless signs on the dock say otherwise. For saftey reasons, boats larger than 36' are required to use the outside of the guest pier. Poppinjays located in plaza. 425.828.3048




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