Although this restaurant is located on the shore of Lake Union, its views are limited, which is probably why the Bluwater Bistro is more popular with locals than with tourists. However, you can watch seaplanes take off and land right in front of the restaurant. Best of all, the prices here are considerably lower than at most tourist-targeted waterfront restaurants around town. Good choices include the New York steak topped with blue cheese and, at lunch, the blackened seabass sandwich with Creole mayonnaise. You'll find this little bistro on the next pier north of Cucina! Cucina! This is also a popular watering hole for marina types who arrive by boat. A second Bluwater Bistro is near the Woodland Park Zoo at 7900 E. Green Lake Dr. N (tel. 206/524-3985).