This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.5★ across 870 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Strong long-term review history with 870 reviews and a 4.5★ average signals reliable, consistent service.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Customers consistently praise quality food, attentive service, and a welcoming experience.
Popular spots can have longer waits during peak dining hours.
Anyone looking for a reliable dining experience with consistent quality.
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Such a nice dining experience. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous inside and the views of the water are beautiful. Appetizers: The grilled octopus is cooked perfectly. Juicy and paired very well with the harissa aoili. The entire plate was very good! The duck tacos are phenomenal! Highly recommend. I could order two plates of those and be content. Crispy shells, guac and duck! So good! Mains: The smoked lamb carbonara was creamy, Al dente, and had the perfect amount of lamb. Not to much, not to little, perfect. Lots of flavor! Heritage Farms Pork Shank was trying he clear winner in meals. Huge piece of meat surrounded by whiskey glazed sweet potatoes, insane combo! Pickled mustard seed jus... Wild. Highly recommend.
★★★★★ Aerlume is one of Seattle's premier waterfront dining experiences. Its location overlooking Elliott Bay, just steps from Pike Place Market, offers beautiful harbor views and creates the perfect setting for a memorable meal. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was clear that every dish was prepared with great care and attention to detail. From presentation to flavor, everything reflected a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. What impressed us just as much was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared that we were enjoying ourselves. They checked on us throughout the meal to make sure everything was perfect without ever feeling intrusive. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an outstanding restaurant near Pike Place Market, Aerlume delivers on every level—excellent food, outstanding service, and one of the best waterfront views in Seattle. We look forward to returning.
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We went there for a friend’s birthday, and it was wonderful. When you let them know in advance, they decorate the table with flower petals and prepare a card and dessert, which was such a nice touch. We also had a child with us, and the service was incredibly thoughtful. They had a high chair ready, offered a kids’ menu, and even brought out our child’s food first. The attention to detail was amazing. A lot of that was thanks to our server, Brad. I even joked that I should blame my husband for not leaving a bigger tip. The food was delicious, and the dessert was excellent too. It was definitely the kind of restaurant that makes you want to come back again. Oh, and lastly, the view of Puget Sound from the window was absolutely stunning. We stayed from evening into nighttime, and watching the scenery change was beautiful. Such a great restaurant.
Food was AMAZING and service was even better! We went for my husbands birthday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Brad was our server both for happy hour and when we moved to our table for our reservation time. We enjoyed multiple happy hour drinks and appetizers, followed by a beautiful dinner with the most insane view. Dining in Seattle is expensive, but this place is worth the price. We will be back.
My wife and I decided to have dinner here for the first time. It was a very good experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful, a good view of Elliott bay, and the kitchen is completely open, which I love as a chef. We shared 5 of the starters, we like to share everything when we go out to eat, and they were more appealing to us than the large plates. The dinning room is loud and was difficult to hold a conversation, but also somewhat expected when eating out in general. The cauliflower bites were out favorite. The beets were delicious, simple, well flavored. The grilled octopus was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes were surprisingly good. The steaks bites were nice and tender, the sauce was a little heavy on the cumin and was a little overpowering, but all in all it was a very good dish. We had the banana bread pudding and basque cheesecake for dessert. The banana bread pudding was delicious. The basque cheesecake, was not a huge fan of. The flavor was good, the textures were off for me. And the crust was burnt. Compote was thick, as was the cheesecake, compared to what I am use to. I would definitely go back and try more of the dishes!