Aqua by El Gaucho Restaurant Review
2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70 
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Seattle, WA 98121
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Aqua by El Gaucho Restaurant is one of our 2012
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Cuisine
Open
Dinner nightlyFeatures
- View
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Open late
- Parking available
- Casual dressy
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 Views of Elliott Bay and a standout seafood menu make Aqua by El Gaucho a Seattle favorite and a destination for visitors to the city. From the bar, the Space Needle is even within sight. Formerly the Waterfront Seafood Grill, this tony restaurant changed its name to focus on its connection to another locally-owned restaurant, the El Gaucho steakhouses. But seafood is the star here, with appetizers ranging from pancetta-wrapped prawns and spicy crab bisque sparked with a splash of Johnnie Walker Red to a selection of local oysters. Seafood entrées cover all continents and can include a 16-ounce Maine lobster tail, roasted black cod or a Thai seafood curry stew with a fragrant coconut ginger broth. Sophisticated comfort food is also available, such as crab macaroni and cheese made with black truffle essence, Parmigiano Reggiano and cream. It's perfectly acceptable to order steak too --- the kitchen knows its beef as well as its fish. For a sweet finale, we suggest the Emerald City Volcano Baked Alaska that's set alight tableside, or indulge in the dark chocolate ganache. An extensive wine list offers many notable Northwest and California selections.
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