Bowriders Grill Places in the Best in the PNW Top Three for the Third Year in a Row

Bowriders Grill is celebrating another year of recognition in the Best in the PNW awards, placing in the Top Three for the third year in a row. And this year, we made the Top Three in two categories: Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant and Best Sandwiches.

Bowriders earned Gold for Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant and Silver for Best Sandwiches in the 2026 Best in the PNW awards.

Gold for Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant

So, what makes Bowriders a dog-friendly restaurant in Seattle?

Our outdoor patio and epic Lake Union views make it easy to bring your four-legged crew along for the fun.

Bowriders offers open-air, dockside seating with access from both land and water, creating a laid-back waterfront setting where you and your pup can enjoy the day together. The Best in the PNW listing specifically highlights Bowriders’ open-air, dockside seating as part of what makes it a great place to bring your dog.

Looking for a dog-friendly restaurant in Seattle where you can enjoy the outdoors, grab a bite, and take in the Lake Union scenery? Bowriders checks all the boxes.

Bring your dog, grab a seat on the patio, and settle in for the views. Boats, seaplanes, sunshine, and good company included.

Silver for Best Sandwiches

Our dogs aren't the only ones getting attention this year.

Bowriders also placed in the Top Three for Best Sandwiches, earning Silver in the 2026 Best in the PNW awards.

So, what makes a Bowriders sandwich worth coming back for? Fresh ingredients and homemade sauces.

We keep it simple: start with quality ingredients, add sauces made in-house, and serve it up alongside one of the best views on Lake Union.

Whether you're grabbing lunch, meeting friends for a casual bite, or stopping by during a day on the water, a Bowriders sandwich is made for waterfront dining.

Three Years in the Top Three

Bowriders has now placed in the Top Three for Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant for three consecutive years, earning Gold each year from 2023 through 2026.

And in 2026, we're adding another Top Three finish with Silver for Best Sandwiches.

We're proud of the recognition, but we're even more grateful to the Seattle community that continues to show up, bring their dogs, order their favorite sandwiches, and spend time with us on Lake Union.

So whether you're searching for a dog-friendly restaurant in Seattle, a waterfront lunch spot, or simply somewhere with a great view and good food, come see what all the fuss is about.