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Weddings at Ray’s Boathouse offer stunning waterfront views as well as an exceptional seafood menu.
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Great Seattle Restaurants That Double as Wedding Venues

Make your wedding food memorable at these eight venues

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Weddings at Ray’s Boathouse offer stunning waterfront views as well as an exceptional seafood menu.
| Sasha Reiko Photography

The first test of every marriage is the decision about where to hold the wedding. You want to find a venue that matches your shared values and aesthetic tastes while also serving great food and having enough space for all your guests. If you choose poorly, all of your friends and relatives will be talking about how bad the venue was. But no pressure!

To help, we’ve got a list here of eight restaurants in Seattle that can host your wedding event. We’re avoiding listing hotels with restaurants in them in favor of less-obvious options. Some of the smaller venues on this list may not have the space for ceremonies but would be ideal places for reception dinners; in any case you should have a detailed conversation with the manager or event staff in order to hash out details. And though we’ve highlighted these places because of a combination of food, scenic views, and whimsy, you should keep in mind that most restaurants are willing to host events or even rent out their entire space to you, so if you have a favorite place, you should call them and ask.

Our favorites include Ballard mainstay Ray’s Boathouse, which excels at salmon, fresh oysters and mussels, as well as its herb-rolled leg of lamb, and award-winning Canlis, which offers three-course dinners with highlights like wagyu and decadent chocolate fondant. On the other end of the formality spectrum there’s a shipping container behind Star Brass Works where you can get hitched before heading over for a tavern burger.

Know of a spot that should be on our radar? Send us a tip by emailing seattle@eater.com. As usual, this list is not ranked; it’s organized geographically from North to South.

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Ray's Boathouse

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Ray’s hosts weddings (including ceremonies) year-round in its private Northwest Room right next to the Boathouse and Cafe. Views off the deck overlook Shilshole Bay, and there’s an indoor space just in case the weather turns. Ray’s culinary team offers full bar and dining menus with seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. The Northwest Room also has a dance floor, built-in sound system and screen. Find out more at Ray’s official wedding page.

Westward

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Located at the north end of Lake Union, Westward has a deck with sweeping views, fire pit, and boat parking. In cooler months, guests can get cozy on the deck’s Adirondack chairs under wool blankets. Oysters and seafood with a bit of Mediterranean influence rule the day here, as well as items from other Sea Creatures restaurants and neighbors like Sea Wolf Bakers.

For a true flex, rent out the penthouse at Canlis, one of Seattle’s most iconic restaurants, for your wedding reception. This space has wraparound views of Lake Union and the Cascades, a full service bar, and a baby grand piano. The seated dinner capacity is just 80, you’ll need to book a long time in advance, and it’s e-x-p-e-n-s-i-v-e, but you already knew that, right? Check out Canlis’s events page for more details.

Dockside At Dukes

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Just between South Lake Union and Eastlake, Dockside at Dukes has waterfront views of Lake Union, with indoor and outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 325 wedding guests. Duke’s Seafood is a Seattle favorite for sustainable seafood, with seven locations in the area. For weddings, some popular Duke’s items are crab cakes, pan-seared salmon, and red wine–braised short ribs.

Cafe Campagne

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One of Seattle’s most notable French restaurants, Cafe Campagne serves all the classics, from escargot to Boeuf Bourguignon. Though it doesn’t advertise as a wedding venue, the picturesque Pike Place surroundings and classic food make it a pretty freakin’ elegant option. The downside that this isn’t a big venue — the private dining room seats about 30, and buying out the whole restaurant would only give you 55 to 60 seats. Time to trim that guest list!

Salty's on Alki Beach

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For a reception with an unmatched view of the Seattle skyline, head to Salty’s on Alki Beach. Choose from three private dining rooms, all with patios or decks, or combine all three for the Grand Skyline Ballroom experience, which accommodates up to 300 guests (or 240 seated). Some examples from the banquet menu are New York Strip, Steelhead, lobster tail, risotto, and kids options.

The Corson Building

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An intimate gem tucked in the Georgetown neighborhood, the Courson Building was once an elegant private home, now serves as a restaurant, and would make for wedding photos that will make all your old middle school bullies sick. Just sayin’. The seasonal menus here are fantastic and the staff will coordinate your event with you (including facilitating the rental of sound equipment). Do note, though, that the 80-seat-capacity space is in a covered/heated outdoor area, so it may not be ideal for weddings in the rainy season.

Shotgun Ceremonies

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We’re cheating here because this isn’t a restaurant — it’s a shipping container right behind the notable Georgetown dive Star Brass Works Lounge. But if the rest of this list makes your skin crawl and your bile rise, go another direction. They’ll do your ceremony for $350 (and throw in an Elvis impersonator for $200 more), then you and you guests can go on a bar crawl in one of Seattle’s most fun neighborhoods. A wedding’s supposed to be a party, after all.

Ray's Boathouse

Ray’s hosts weddings (including ceremonies) year-round in its private Northwest Room right next to the Boathouse and Cafe. Views off the deck overlook Shilshole Bay, and there’s an indoor space just in case the weather turns. Ray’s culinary team offers full bar and dining menus with seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. The Northwest Room also has a dance floor, built-in sound system and screen. Find out more at Ray’s official wedding page.

Westward

Located at the north end of Lake Union, Westward has a deck with sweeping views, fire pit, and boat parking. In cooler months, guests can get cozy on the deck’s Adirondack chairs under wool blankets. Oysters and seafood with a bit of Mediterranean influence rule the day here, as well as items from other Sea Creatures restaurants and neighbors like Sea Wolf Bakers.

Canlis

For a true flex, rent out the penthouse at Canlis, one of Seattle’s most iconic restaurants, for your wedding reception. This space has wraparound views of Lake Union and the Cascades, a full service bar, and a baby grand piano. The seated dinner capacity is just 80, you’ll need to book a long time in advance, and it’s e-x-p-e-n-s-i-v-e, but you already knew that, right? Check out Canlis’s events page for more details.

Dockside At Dukes

Just between South Lake Union and Eastlake, Dockside at Dukes has waterfront views of Lake Union, with indoor and outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 325 wedding guests. Duke’s Seafood is a Seattle favorite for sustainable seafood, with seven locations in the area. For weddings, some popular Duke’s items are crab cakes, pan-seared salmon, and red wine–braised short ribs.

Cafe Campagne

One of Seattle’s most notable French restaurants, Cafe Campagne serves all the classics, from escargot to Boeuf Bourguignon. Though it doesn’t advertise as a wedding venue, the picturesque Pike Place surroundings and classic food make it a pretty freakin’ elegant option. The downside that this isn’t a big venue — the private dining room seats about 30, and buying out the whole restaurant would only give you 55 to 60 seats. Time to trim that guest list!

Salty's on Alki Beach

For a reception with an unmatched view of the Seattle skyline, head to Salty’s on Alki Beach. Choose from three private dining rooms, all with patios or decks, or combine all three for the Grand Skyline Ballroom experience, which accommodates up to 300 guests (or 240 seated). Some examples from the banquet menu are New York Strip, Steelhead, lobster tail, risotto, and kids options.

The Corson Building

An intimate gem tucked in the Georgetown neighborhood, the Courson Building was once an elegant private home, now serves as a restaurant, and would make for wedding photos that will make all your old middle school bullies sick. Just sayin’. The seasonal menus here are fantastic and the staff will coordinate your event with you (including facilitating the rental of sound equipment). Do note, though, that the 80-seat-capacity space is in a covered/heated outdoor area, so it may not be ideal for weddings in the rainy season.

Shotgun Ceremonies

We’re cheating here because this isn’t a restaurant — it’s a shipping container right behind the notable Georgetown dive Star Brass Works Lounge. But if the rest of this list makes your skin crawl and your bile rise, go another direction. They’ll do your ceremony for $350 (and throw in an Elvis impersonator for $200 more), then you and you guests can go on a bar crawl in one of Seattle’s most fun neighborhoods. A wedding’s supposed to be a party, after all.

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