"Westward proves that waterfront dining isn’t just for the summer months. This Lake Union–adjacent oysters-and-brunch hotspot scored a James Beard nomination in 2014 for its design, and its Adirondack chairs are maybe some of the most famous seats in Seattle dining scene. In the colder months, the restaurant still uses its outdoor space, with a covered patio and overhead heaters, plus two fire pits and blankets for diners." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Harry Cheadle