Anthony's Homeport Seattle Waterfront

06/14/2008 Posted by CuisineEditor

Anthony's Pier 66 (Seattle, WA): Don't waste your time, money, and taste buds. I called and spoke with the hostess at about 6:00 pm for reservations. She informed me that the inside was booked but that the outside seating (quite enormous) was on a first come, first serve basis and that we would be fine if we came in. We arrived 15 minutes later, and I asked for our group of four to be put on the waiting list. She said that they were all booked up, and after I explained that I had just phoned, yadayada…. She whispered and said to me…"we're overbooked." After our delightful conversation I asked who the manager was, and to my surprise, it was the goof standing right next to the kind hostess. He said not a word and went not straight to work. I asked him his name and he said "Sean." No apologies whatsoever. No "thank you," or "please come back again." Nothing of the sort. I have eaten at Anthony's previously with friends; the food is average, and while I will pay hundreds for good food and drink, the food at Anthony's was below average for the price. Nevertheless, they do have cool televisions in the men's room playing ESPN.

01/17/2008 Posted by user2008

This is the best place so far for the Happy Hour. The service is super and the price and portions of their happy hour menu are great! I have never been dissapointed neither with service nor food at this restaurant. It also has a fantastic view! I think Anthony's and Ivar's are my favorite Happy Hour spots on the waterfront. I am very pleased with them!!!

11/14/2006 Posted by outeverynite

I have been to most all the Seafood restaurants in the area, and I am constanly disappointed by this one. I end up coming here because my Grandparent like it from out of town. The food is bland and I question the quality- It gets pricey... but I don't know what I am buying. The crowd is predominately older (Greater than 60) and the restaurant and food are just plain boring.

Pros: Great Views

Cons: Food and Value

05/12/2006 Posted by changj3

I ignored previous reviews and decided to give it a try. Our appetizer, which was $50+ was very poor. It tasted like it was pre-made and sitting out. Seafood should not be dried out. Our entrees were about average for this type of restaurant. However, if you're spending over $100 per person (wine included), give somewhere else a try.

Pros: View, Cleanliness

Cons: Food

03/28/2006 Posted by souraznhunnie

My bf and I had a $60 gift card to Anthony's. The place was very nice and upscale. The dress code is casual. We were seated promptly. Our waitress was very honest and knowlegdable. They're required to try everything on the menu. I ordered the tuna and halibut and my bf ordered some Ahi dish. The food wasn't bad, but it was overpriced for the quantity that you get. We ordered the coconut shrimp and oysters for appetizers. My bf really loved the oysters. It WAS a long wait in between meals and drinks. We were actually there for a good two hours because it would take so long, but we didn't notice because we were enjoying our time together and not in a rush. I wouldn't go back there again because the food isn't worth the price. Everything's over rated and I'd rather eat at Ivar's instead!

Pros: Knowlegdable waiters, Ambience, Bathrooms nice

Cons: Long waits, Rude manager

05/14/2005 Posted by sdk202

Dining at Pier 66 isn't just a way to replenish nutrients but it is an experience! From the moment we freely valeted the car to the rich dessert... we were overcome with an experience that we are still talking about! The fresh Halibut, Big Eye Tuna, and whole Dungeness Crab were beyond words. The presentations were eye catching as well as the well paired flavors. But I probably should mention the view... A complete downtown city scape, ferries slowing crossing the sound, and a beautiful sunset into the snow capped mountains. WOW! That's SEATTLE!

Pros: Free Valet Parking, 3 restaurants in 1, Educated staff

Cons: Wait between courses, crowded, large group

05/10/2003 Posted by srkane

Have you ever been taken out for dinner by an good-hearted elderly person who doesn't tip well? If so, you probably sneak an extra tip on the table right? Well don't do that at Anthony's. If you suspect that the person paying the bill has under-tipped, make sure you hand the acceptable amount in the hand of your server or she is likely to follow your elderly host out into the lobby and return the small tip without checking under the water glass where an additional $20 bill could be found (for marginal service). It reminded me of eating at a Denny's in the Bronx. It was the last straw. This was a year ago. The mistake has cost Anthony's a fair amount of lost business and bad press. There are so many other places to go for good seafood in Seattle. Let Anthony's be your very last choice!

Pros: TV over the urinal., Nice Christmas tree.

Cons: Bitchy waitstaff., Lazy waitstaff., Uncaring management.

12/12/2002 Posted by lefse

Fantastic seafood, but overpriced for the quantity. Wonderful view. Professional staff.

Pros: View, Food, Ambience

Cons: Value

12/06/2002 Posted by budd_e_bev

Anthony's I hear is a place that's known for it's 'GREAT' seafood. Well, my in-laws took me here and I can't say it's the best I've had. I had mussles with Mashed potatoes and that was SUPER GOOD, however the crabcakes weren't that great. They were a little 'too' brown and seemed overcooked. My husband loved the steak, and his dad loved their salmon. Sister in law said that their fetuccine with clams barely even had any clams in it. I think this place is REALLY over-priced! Meals are from $9.00+ and aren't that great, however VERY fulfilling!! A lot of well-known companies in Seattle go here from what I've heard, but if you're visiting in the area, I wouldn't recommend this spot as a place to stop at. There are better restaurants that are cheaper, however this place DOES have a good view of the water on the waterfront.

Pros: Large portions, Filling, Romantic

Cons: SUPER Expensive

11/22/2002 Posted by Megs911

I have visited the locations in Des Moines countless times. The staff is always friendly and quick to serve us. Mostly I enjoy the casual dinning in the downstairs Oyster Bar and Grill, but it is also nice once in a while to go up stairs to the finner dinning and look out at the gorgeous view. The seafood is one of the best in town, and I will keep going there as long as Anthony's is around.

Pros: sensational view, romantic, excellent staff

Cons: bit pricy, some waits