Restaurants near Pier 55

Wild Ginger is a wonderful restaurant and it's proximity to Benaroya Hall is very convenient. We partook of the special pre fixe menu offered with the concert tickets we purchased. There were some snags this evening. The reservation app tried to push back my reservation by 15 minutes, I called and confirmed our original time. Our party of 4 were seated immediately, the host staff were very nice. However, after several minutes we had to flag down a staff person (turned out to be a manager) to take our drink orders. When we informed him that we were all doing the pre fixe menu he said he would get the order in right away. I think the first course came before the drinks. And because it was family style the table got one serving dish of each item. I have no problem with the family style, but for 4 people the servings should have been bigger. We did not have time to wait for another order. The food was tasty, as were the drinks. But the restaurant was overbooked (big company parties our manager/waiter told us) and understaffed. I hope the pre fixe option can be offered again, as I would like to go back, but hopefully they can do better in the future.

Such a pretty little spot, great character and view over the water. Food was delicious and service super friendly and helpful re choices. We ended sharing everything and didn’t have room for crème brûlée this time but look forward to next time.

I had the Halibut Fish and Chips. It was great, not breaded too heavy and cooked perfect. Great view of Puget Sound, though the area that I reserved for our seating was closed, and we weren't told until we got there. Not a huge deal, but I was disappointed not to be able to sit upstairs.

Great service & a lovely venue to celebrate a special holiday lunch. We had a window table with a beautiful view of Elliot Bay. Only disappointment: my Steak Frites order came with potatoes that were anything but frites - they were more like a chunky country style diner potatoes - I was so looking forward to the skinny crisp decadent fries that I’ve had there in the past. Alas. Everything else was just right with an accommodating staff & a perfectly chilled Cosmopolitan & glass of Drouhin Pinot Noir to round things out.

My husband and I have been here several times and absolutely love it! Il Bristro is a very quiet, old world feeling Italian restaurant with classic delicious food. The price is moderate given the location and service is amazing.