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Bateau, french for “boat,” is both a nod to our first restaurant, Boat Street Café, as well as an attempt to reimagine the American steak house around quality, sustainability and animal welfare. With the name About Bateau, which comes from the French word for "boat," we're paying homage to our first restaurant, Boat Street Café, while also attempting to reimagine the American steakhouse in the context of quality, sustainability, and animal welfare. Traditional cattle breeds, renowned for their flavor, are the centerpiece of Bateau's whole animal menu. These cattle breeds are selected and owned by Bateau and cared for by Pure Country, a Food Alliance certified ranch located in Moses Lake, Washington. All of our cows are raised in a humane manner, fed only grass, and, most importantly, finished only on pasture. Bateau's beef is dry aged for a minimum of 21 days before being butchered on site by Scott Johnson, the butcher for the restaurant. This is certainly not the quickest, easiest, or most cost-effective method of preparing beef, but we believe it is the most effective. Along with Chef Taylor Thornhill's inventive dishes, which frequently include foraged and fermented ingredients, specialty cuts are sold by the pound or by the quantity of meat available. In addition to steakhouse classics done right, such as twice-fried frites and buttery mashed potatoes, the menu includes iconic cocktails and an extensive bottle list. The service is warm and welcoming while also being refined. Many of the fixtures and furniture pieces from Boat Street Café have been repurposed in the dining room as a nod to the former location. The rough slate tables, which are now decades old, as well as the 'Jeffry' chalk drawing by artist Curtis Steiner, will be familiar to visitors. In order to express what is happening in our corner of the world and to pay homage to our beginnings at Boat Street Café, we are attempting to create something new and exciting at Bateau. Renee Erickson, the chef and proprietor

• Spaces for 30-80 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 1 Loft

With its many sophisticated spaces, Hotel Ändra is the ultimate address for any event. Escape to our urban sanctuary for a day of meetings, a tailor-made luncheon,intimate wedding or an unforgettable celebration. Events at Hotel Ändra are uniquely Seattle -our downtown setting, award winning cuisine and personal service provide a memorable experience for every attendee. Our staff works tirelessly to ensure no detail is overlooked. Catering is provided exclusively by Lola, owned by Tom Douglas, Seattle’s most celebrated chef and restaurateur. Guests will enjoy a fully customized menu featuring fresh, local selections from the Pacific Northwest mingled with international cooking techniques. Many guests choose a Greek inspired menu from Tom’s in house Lola restaurant, known for its Mediterranean zest.

• Spaces for 80 Guests

The Spring Street Center is a former farm house, Lutheran Church, center for the Hearing Impaired and is currently the home of Subud Greater Seattle, a spiritual community. The years of service and worship have created an energy that is vibrant and palpable and adds a special touch to occasions such as weddings, parties, celebrations, lectures, workshops, yoga intensives, memorials and other events.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Featuring the area’s most eco-conscious venues, Hyatt at Olive 8 is the cutting-edge destination for smart events in downtown Seattle. Impeccable event planning services, farm-to-table catering, and an ideal location in the Theater District make our venues the perfect place to meet in Seattle. Hyatt at Olive 8 is your destination for the most contemporary eco-friendly wedding venues in Seattle. With high ceilings, natural light, and elegant ballrooms and reception venues, your wedding celebration promises to be an unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 55 Guests

Local 360 is a sustainable restaurant in the heart of Belltown. Our emphasis is on local sourcing, with the majority of our ingredients falling within a 360 mile radius of Seattle.

• Spaces for 175-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

An urban event space on the west edge of Capitol Hill, Melrose Market Studios is located in a completely updated 1927 historic building, now home to the vibrant array of award-winning restaurateurs and retailers known collectively as Melrose Market. Featuring exposed brick and adjustable cafe lights, Melrose Market Studios provides a unique and on-trend backdrop for your next stylish event. Create an amazing experience for you and your guests at The Hall at Fauntleroy, an elegant events facility set in a lovely old schoolhouse dating back to the early twentieth century. The Hall at Fauntleroy, located just minutes from downtown Seattle but a world away in a calm, tree-lined neighborhood, offers two spacious and unique indoor spaces, magnificent outdoor space, an on-site catering kitchen, and other amenities to its guests. Book your event here if you want a venue that screams "city." Melrose Market Studios, housed in a completely renovated 1927 Capitol Hill building, combines warm classic with cold modern to create a unique experience. Exposed brick, large fir beams, lofty ceilings, and a polished concrete floor come together to create a textured and beautiful blank slate for your ideas to take shape on! Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony and a glistening diamond in the crown of downtown's cultural scene, brings together elegance, convenience, and accessibility. Because of its spaciousness and natural light, Benaroya Hall is a perfect venue for gatherings ranging in size from 50 to 1,200 attendees. It also offers on-site catering and event management services. The lofty Grand Lobby or the more intimate Norcliffe Founder's Room are both adaptable and acoustically superb auditoriums to accommodate your needs. Benaroya Hall is a beautiful venue for corporate meetings, seminars, holiday parties, concerts, and other events, among other things. For information on tours and reservations, please call (206) 336-6605.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We can help you plan the perfect group dining experience, whether it's a private mezzanine at Tavolata in Belltown, an intimate wine dinner in the Staple and Fancy Cellar Room in Ballard, or a full restaurant buyout at any of our venues in Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, or Sodo. For a total buyout, any of our restaurants can be reserved. From family-style multi-course dinners with wine pairings to live cooking demos for workplace team-building events or reception happy hours with passing appetizers and an oyster bar, Ethan's chefs can develop personalized menus to match your needs. On the intimate mezzanine level, up to 30 people can enjoy semi-private dining, or the entire restaurant can seat 100 guests for an epic family-style feast of fresh, Italian-influenced cuisine paired with carefully selected wines. The original Tavolàta, located in the center of Belltown, is all about the pasta. We extrude everything fresh every day, from Rigatoni to Tonnarelli, Spaghetti to Linguine. Join us at our massive communal table, grab a seat at the bar, or use our private mezzanine for your next event.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The event space is available for rent to the public and to Members, and includes a full kitchen with a buffet serving counter, commercial refrigerator and freezer and sink, stove, oven, dishwasher and commercial coffee maker. Round and rectangle tables are available for use as well as folding chairs; however dishes, glassware and linens are not provided. The Clubhouse has ample parking and is wheelchair-accessible with ramps to the building entrance and an elevator. In accordance with City of Bellevue noise ordinances, the Club and Bellevue Police enforce a 10:00 PM ending time for all music on weeknights and 11:00 PM on weekends.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The venue, which was originally constructed as a shoe repair warehouse in the early 1900s, features classic architecture, including exposed beams and rustic wooden walls, among other features. To this day, Sole Repair curates and hosts events, but the most important thing it does is create memories for its guests that will last a lifetime. Sole Repair Shop is a hidden gem in the heart of Capitol Hill that can be transformed into a blank canvas for any occasion. A hidden gem hidden behind a rustic garage door, our unique space is a blank canvas for any type of event. ​ As a one-stop shop for everything you need to put on the best event possible, Sole Repair can provide everything from in-house catering and rentals to staffing and full bar services. ​ Count on us to assist you in the preparation of your wedding, corporate event, birthday party, anniversary celebration, holiday party, or any other type of event you can think of! It is the subject that we are most enthusiastic about!

• Spaces for 150 Guests

A one-of-a-kind urban loft-inspired space that blends industrial chic with warm traditional accents and custom special event lighting.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Winery

Founded in 2008, Olalla Vineyard & Winery has been serving the local community. It is a small, family-owned winery with a strong connection to Croatian culture. Joe and Konnie Serka were the former owners and operators of the vineyard, and they took great care of it. As the vineyard grew and developed into the lovely paradise that it is today, Joe and Konnie put their souls into its development. With the help of their son Stuart and daughter Mary Ellen, the current owners hope to carry on the winemaking legacy of the past while also developing the winery into a one-of-a-kind, boutique destination vineyard and winery with a strong emphasis on agricultural tourism. A summer wedding in a vineyard is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor ceremony. Stunning photographs and memories will be created by the natural background of our vineyards and gorgeous gardens, which you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime. We have a vineyard setting that will provide for a picture-perfect environment, regardless of whether your personal style is formal and sophisticated or informal and relaxed. Outdoor marriages are only permitted during the months of June, July, August, and September, and they are limited to 100 people or less at each location. More information on how we can make your special day a dream come true may be obtained by contacting us.

• Spaces for 100-275 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Meridian Valley Country Club opened its doors for the first time on July 1, 1967. Despite the fact that there was just a temporary clubhouse and only nine of the 18 holes were available for play on that Saturday morning, those who teed it up did so again and again. Despite the fact that the fairway grass was well on its way to reaching full maturity, the theme of the day was "Take No Divots" since all shots were needed to be taken from tees. The opening day regulation had no effect on the level of competitiveness on the first day. The second nine holes, as well as the permanent clubhouse, were dedicated in May 1968 with a similar amount of hoopla. Several substantial modifications have been made to the golf course throughout the years, including irrigation, drainage, and a large number of flowering trees and plants. The course is currently open all year round and plays "dry." Meridian Valley Country Club has been a gathering place for members and guests to commemorate life's most important occasions since 1967. Whatever your occasion may be, from weddings to anniversaries and birthdays to business meetings to auctions to family gatherings and reunions, every event organized at MVCC will be handled with outstanding care and attention to detail, enabling you to relax and enjoy yourself. Meridian Valley's staff is delighted to assist you in creating the style and feel you have envisioned for your event at Meridian Valley. Everything from formal plated meals to themed buffets will be presented in a unique manner in a tastefully designed setting that the entire group will love. Please allow us to extend our best wishes to you and your guests for a very amazing and unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Our beautiful space is the perfect venue for your wedding, reception birthday, corporate event, live music, lecture, dance class, photography, and more. Beautiful 2,200 square foot open space with polished hard wood floors, wall of mirrors, 2 stages, full kitchen and bar, event lighting and sound available, two restrooms plus small bridal party lounge. Seats 79 people and up to 150 for standing events.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Fred Wildlife Refuge is one of Seattle's most inventive and customizable event spaces. Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Fred has been renovated and equipped with modern amenities to facilitate even the most technically complex events.

• Spaces for 40-3,000 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 8 Museums
• 8 Total Spaces

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry, the Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. Set amid the backdrop of the Space Needle and easily accessible from Seattle's downtown core, the Museum's colorful, sprawling exterior hints at the unusual assembly of interior spaces. MoPOP’s exciting collection of exhibitions, rich pop culture content, unparalleled technology and many unique spaces to choose from offer myriad options for a truly memorable occasion.

• Spaces for 15-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

Emerald Downs is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Washington, set between Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue in the Pacific Northwest. Beyond live racing, the property doubles as an event destination, with eleven distinct spaces that together host groups of up to 2,000 guests throughout the racing season and on non-race days. The venues range from the Emerald Room, the largest banquet space and a fit for weddings, fundraisers, meetings, and tradeshows, to a row of grandstand suites offering sweeping views of the track and Mount Rainier. The Trackside Pavilion pairs indoor and outdoor space with a bar and betting windows for an up-close view of the racing, while the fourth-floor View Room overlooks the saddling paddock and Winner's Circle. In-house catering supports every gathering with an array of menu options.

• Spaces for 56 Guests

Inspired by Trastevere, the bustling 13th district of Rome, Rione XIII explores simple Roman cooking on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Menu favorites include fried artichokes, housemade mozzarella, cacio e pepe, and wood-fired Roman street pizza.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A corporation known as Art Marble established a business in 1921 with the goal of providing high-end granite and stone to consumers in the Pacific Northwest, which was the beginning of our restaurant's history. Our restaurant, which was once known as Art Marble Co., was inspired by the period, and we wanted to maintain the building in order to remember its past. One hundred years later, we are happy to keep the original name of one of South Lake Union's oldest structures. The classics and staples of the past are still important to us as we usher in a new millennium of history in the city of Seattle. We also provide our own interpretation of the tastes in order to provide you the greatest flavors we can find. Art Marble 21 is now the top South Lake Union treatment for the Seattle Freeze, and it's easy to see why. AM21 has developed a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience for all of Seattle's urban professionals, residents, and tourists by catering to their specific needs. Featuring live music, games, pitchers of locally brewed draft beer, and great, locally produced cuisine to share with friends and neighbors, AM21 is a neighborhood gathering place. Grab a pitcher of beer or one of our unique cocktails and walk into our 3,000 sq ft gaming area for everyday free-play, which includes pub-style activities such as shuffleboard, bocce ball, and pool tables, among other things. AM21's multi-level facility caters to the needs of both locals and visitors, whether they are business or pleasure tourists. However, Mason's Loft on the second floor, which has customizable floor plans as well as private rooms and a secondary audio visual system, is ideal for any size business or personal event. While our first floor Social Hall welcomes any casual guest for happy hour, to catch the latest sports game or simply to enjoy an after-work cocktail, Mason's Loft is ideal for any size business or personal event. AM21 has established a space where people can get together to socialize, network, and enjoy delicious food, beverages, and friends! Whatever the occasion, whether it is a holiday party, a team building outing, an annual gala dinner or your wedding reception, a party planner can help you plan the perfect event. AM21 IS CAPABLE OF ACCOMODATING EVERYTHING!

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Boat

Her inaugural journey, as a member of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet, took place on June 11, 1922, and she arrived in Seattle on June 14, 1922. The Mosquito Fleet was the world's first regional ferry system, linking coastal communities around South Puget Sound in the early twentieth century. It was through steamship that people were carried between the burgeoning port cities of Seattle and Tacoma, as well as produce and cattle from farms on Vashon Island. In the years 1922 to 1938, the VIRGINIA V served as the principal line between Seattle and Tacoma, operating via the West Pass (also known as "Colvos Passage"), which ran between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. The S.S. VIRGINIA V is the final operating example of a steamer from the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet, and it is still in service today. Because of her all-wood construction and steam engine, she has been designated as a National Historic Landmark ship. To learn more about a certain issue, select it from the list below. It is possible to charter the Virginia V as a venue for a variety of events including weddings, holiday parties, business events, birthdays, anniversaries, and other small gatherings. Whether you're hosting a party dockside at our homeport on Lake Union or taking your guests on a tour of Lake Washington and Puget Sound, our historic ship is the ideal location for any event. The ship's rich history and all-wood build immediately endear it to visitors. Any celebration will be more intimate because of the size. Excursions feature breathtaking views of Seattle's skyline and neighboring districts that are likely to leave a lasting effect on those who take part in them.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

The Bacon Mansion Bed and Breakfast is located on Seattle's Capitol Hill, just two blocks from Broadway Business District and Volunteer Park. Stay in one of our eleven bed and breakfast's guestrooms, and enjoy the charm and comfort of yesterday, with all the convenience of today, close enough to most all Seattle attractions, yet far enough away in a quiet historic neighborhood.