The Harborside is the best of the McCormick and Schmick locations. The "harbor" is actually Lake Union, but there are plenty of beautiful yachts to look at while you dine. The menu is huge and... More

The Harborside is the best of the McCormick and Schmick locations. The "harbor" is actually Lake Union, but there are plenty of beautiful yachts to look at while you dine. The menu is huge and printed each day with a large selection of fresh fish items, ranging from the classic salmon and halibut to more rare monkfish and snapper. My husband really liked the prime rib he ordered there. Sides are usually limited to the usual starch and veggies, so your entrée is really the star of the show. However, the best feature of this place is their happy hour. M-F, 4-6pm. It is really close to downtown and has a huge parking lot. There are actually two bars, one upstairs, one downstairs. I recommend the one upstairs, as it has a view over the lake of the downtown lights and the bartender is a real Bostonian, accent and all. No drink specials, but the happy hour food menu is amazing. Items range from $1.99 to $4.99 and the portions are perfect. They offer things like crabcakes, veggies with hummus and a huge cheeseburger. Lots of fresh, semi-healthy options so you don't feel so guilty ordering that second beer.
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