Bateau is a steakhouse located in Seattle, founded by chef Renee Erickson.

Bateau
The restaurant's exterior, 2022
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Restaurant information
Street address1040 E Union Street
CitySeattle
StateWashington
Coordinates47°36′47″N 122°19′7″W / 47.61306°N 122.31861°W / 47.61306; -122.31861

History

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The restaurant opened in 2015.[1] Bateau makes an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the beef it serves.[2] One such practice to minimize the restaurant's impact, whole-animal butchery,[2] means the restaurant serves cuts that other steakhouses do not typically serve.[3]

The restaurant closed temporarily during the 2021 Western North America heat wave.[4]

Reception

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The restaurant has received positive reviews from critics.[5][6] In a review for The Seattle Times, critic Providence Cicero gave the restaurant her first four-star review.[7] Cicero praised the "entire dining experience" as "smooth sailing".[7] Cicero specifically praised the quality of the service and the knowledge of the waitstaff. The review also referred to the meat as "exceptional" and highlighted the "sides and starters" as "[playing] more than just a supporting role".[7]

The restaurant was featured on Eater's list of the best new restaurants of 2016.[8] Aimee Rizzo included Spinasse in The Infatuation's 2023 overview of Seattle's 25 best restaurants.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Robinson, Kathryn (2 November 2015). "Renee Erickson's Bateau and Bar Melusine Debut This Week". Seattle Met. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, Brett (19 October 2021). "Beef Has Issues. This Seattle Steakhouse Agrees". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  3. ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (8 November 2017). "Bateau Is One of America's 38 Best Restaurants". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  4. ^ Guarente, Gabe (28 June 2021). "A Running List of June 28 Seattle Restaurant Closures During Heat Wave". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. ^ Rizzo, Aimee (26 January 2022). "Bateau - Capitol Hill - Seattle". The Infatuation. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  6. ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (8 November 2017). "Bateau Is One of America's 38 Best Restaurants". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Cicero, Providence (24 March 2016). "Elegance abounds at Renee Erickson's Bateau — and don't miss neighbor Bar Melusine". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  8. ^ Addison, Bill (21 July 2016). "The 21 Best New Restaurants in America". Eater. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  9. ^ "The Best Restaurants In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. 16 May 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
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