The Verdict
Jeffry's is the 2026 rebrand of Bateau, the Capitol Hill steakhouse from Renee Erickson's Sea Creatures group, which merged the old restaurant and its adjoining Boat Bar into a single room at 1060 East Union Street. Erickson kept the in-house dry-aging program — steaks aged at least thirty days — but recast the place as a livelier night out, complete with a tableside martini cart and a French-leaning bistro menu. The Infatuation, reviewing it in 2026, rated it a solid 7.9.
What stands out, perhaps surprisingly, is the bar food rather than the beef. The burger, a sharpened sequel to Bateau's famous version, draws the loudest praise, backed by crisp frites, a tarragon-shallot green salad and Renee's kale gratin. The tableside martini runs about $22 — pure novelty, and worth it for the theater. Come for the trifecta of burger, fries and gin, and treat the steaks as the supporting act.
The Kitchen
Jeffry's is the work of chef-restaurateur Renee Erickson and her Sea Creatures group, which also runs The Walrus and the Carpenter and Mio Oh Mio. The kitchen dry-ages its own steaks for at least thirty days and frames them with French bistro classics: a wedge-style green salad, frites and aioli, kale gratin, and the much-praised Jeffry's burger dressed with comte, aioli and cornichon. A roasted half chicken and salmon offer alternatives to red meat.
The Room
The room folds the former Bateau dining room and Boat Bar into one buzzing, packed space, warm and a little theatrical thanks to the roving martini cart. It is built for a lively night out rather than a hushed steakhouse hush — happy crowds, a good soundtrack and a bar-forward energy. Expect noise at peak hours and a scene that skews celebratory.
Best for a Lively Night Out
Jeffry's is made for a date night, a birthday or a drinks-led celebration on Capitol Hill: a martini from the cart, the burger and fries, and a glass of good wine. It suits couples and small groups who want energy and theater over a formal, quiet steakhouse evening.
Not For
Not for a quiet business dinner, a calm conversation or a purist steakhouse experience — the room is loud, the mood is bar-forward, and the kitchen's strengths lean toward burgers and bistro plates rather than big-format prime cuts. Diners after a hushed, beef-first steakhouse should look elsewhere in Seattle.
Reservations
Jeffry's takes reservations through OpenTable and books up on weekends, so reserve ahead for a date night or a group; the dining room runs Wednesday to Sunday evenings. Walk-ins can try the bar. It sits at 1060 East Union Street on Capitol Hill, in the former Bateau and Boat Bar space, an easy walk from the neighborhood's bars and theaters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jeffry's the same as Bateau in Seattle?
Jeffry's is the 2026 rebrand of Bateau, the Capitol Hill steakhouse from Renee Erickson's Sea Creatures group. The restaurant merged the former Bateau dining room and its adjoining Boat Bar into one space at 1060 East Union Street, keeping the in-house dry-aging program while recasting the concept as a livelier, bar-forward night out.
Who is the chef behind Jeffry's?
Jeffry's comes from chef-restaurateur Renee Erickson and her Sea Creatures restaurant group, the team behind The Walrus and the Carpenter and Mio Oh Mio. The kitchen dry-ages its own steaks for at least thirty days and surrounds them with French bistro plates, including the burger, frites and kale gratin that anchor the menu.
What should I order at Jeffry's?
The standout is the Jeffry's burger — an evolution of Bateau's famous version, dressed with comte, aioli and cornichon — with crisp frites and a tarragon-shallot green salad. The tableside martini, mixed at your table from a roving cart, runs about $22 and is worth it for the theater. The dry-aged steaks play a supporting role.
How expensive is Jeffry's?
Jeffry's is an upper-tier Seattle night out, rated in the top price band by The Infatuation, which scored it 7.9 in 2026. The tableside martini is about $22, and dry-aged steaks sit at steakhouse prices, though a memorable evening of the burger, fries and a cocktail can keep the bill more contained than a full steak dinner.
Also in Seattle
Seattle's steak and special-occasion rooms run from classic to modern. Compare El Gaucho for old-school tableside steakhouse, Canlis for fine-dining ceremony, or Altura for an Italian tasting menu.