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Mary Brainard
Mary Brainard
Director of Sales

7 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Dockside at Dukes is a venue located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. Featuring resplendent waterfront views, this maritime setting can host large celebrations and is adaptable to couples’ needs. Centrally located it combines convenience with the great service that has seen the venue lauded by Seattlites since its opening.

Facilities and Capacity

Dockside at Dukes makes use of the shining Pacific sun, offering multiple bright and airy spaces in which to celebrate. The venue has been designed with its location in mind and features floor-to-ceiling windows which provide ample natural light. Inside, modern furniture and subtle design elements create an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere. Its 2,000 square feet of space can welcome a party of over 200 guests for a night of dining and dancing. Outside, the patio space offers itself as a breathtaking venue for an outdoor ceremony. With the gentle breaking of waves as their soundtrack, couples can say “I do” against backdrop one of Seattle’s most stunning natural sights. The venue is versatile and can be set up according to the needs of those stepping down the aisle. This includes furniture which is included as standard when renting the venue. Because of its minimal decor, the space invites couples to use their imaginations when deciding on the decor for their big day.

Services Offered

The staff of Dockside at Dukes is delighted to welcome wedding parties to the venue. They offer services that make planning events easy and help set up and clean up your big day. The management team also welcomes outside vendors and can coordinate with planners to help realize your wedding dreams.

Cuisine

The venue offers delicious menus of PNW and seafood classics. This catering team focuses on using locally sourced produce with an emphasis on sustainable fishing practices. Guests can enjoy its iconic dishes which have delighted the city’s inhabitants for over four decades.



FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Marina
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Dockside at Dukes

Weddingwire
4.7/5 7 reviews
Google
4.6/5 102 reviews
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 an amazing wedding experience, the best way to showcase Seattle!

We loved having our wedding at Dockside! The servers, bartenders, and staff were amazing and made sure we always had enough food and drinks. The space (and fortunate weather) put on a great showcase of Seattle to our 81 guests who were all visiting from elsewhere. The venue is in a local iconic seafood spot right on Lake Union, which has beautiful views for those visiting. We so appreciate Katie Melvin and the coordinating team's attention to our needs, the swift responses to constant emails, and the time in making sure our big day went well. We feel so lucky to have made such special memories at a venue/restaurant we're excited to point out and come back to in future years!
A
Alison Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So happy we found Dockside at Dukes!

Dockside at Dukes was a fortuitous find! The venue is simple but lovely and has a wonderful view of the lake and hills of Seattle. We worked with Danae and Katie during the planning process and they were communicative and helpful throughout the process. Costs were explained upfront and at the first venue visit we received a “sample” cost package showing current costs for food, the various options available, and all taxes, fees, etc. We were shocked at how much more reasonable the costs were than other venues we had looked into. I have to admit, I was a little nervous that there was some catch, but everything was as expected. In fact, it was far above expectations! The serving and bar staff were just awesome! Jennah was our coordinator on the day and let me tell you, that woman was just amazing. She ran things during set up, quickly realized the “look” we were aiming for, and literally made it all happen just perfectly. I could not have done what needed to be done during set up without her and the staff. Seriously worth her weight in gold. The food was fantastic and we had many people comment on how much they enjoyed it. The night went so smoothly and my daughter and son-in-law had just the most lovely and memorable evening. I just can’t say enough good things about Dockside at Dukes and I’m so happy we found them!
Safira
Safira Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone loves the food!

Communication is great. The venue looks amazing. Danae, the event manager, made sure all of our questions answered. She was very kind. Me and my fiancé would recommend this place to anyone. Everyone loved the food and if you wanted halal food they can provide! 10/10
K
Kirstie Sent on 12/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Reception!

As a wedding and event planner, I was thrilled to work with such an experienced team at Dockside at Duke’s! It was one of their first large events after opening, and everything went off without a hitch! The food / chef experience was exceptional and planning was a breeze with Danae. Can’t wait until I get the chance to work here again!
Raina
Raina Sent on 12/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love this venue

Dockside at Dukes was great to start our wedding planning process. Danae was very helpful with information even outside of just the venue. They were responsive and flexible with tour times! Looking forward to our wedding next summer!
H
Holly Sent on 12/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue Dockside at Dukes

Dockside at Dukes is a perfect venue for a wedding on the deck and buffet reception. The view is amazing. The food was delicious and the service was top notch! It is a great location, we had many guests from all over the country and they stayed in hotels close by. We also used A Amore Events and Entertainment for the DJ and planning. I recommend highly both for a perfect night!
L
Lindsey Sent on 08/28/2023
3 out of 5 rating

Terrible responsiveness

We had our wedding at Dockside at Duke’s in 2022. There were very good and very bad parts…

Pros:
- Indoor and outdoor space: we loved having our ceremony outside and our reception inside.
- Day of staff: the staff the day of our wedding was incredible. They were prepared for everything and we appreciated them.
- Food: Wedding food isn’t something people often comment on at the wedding but we heard rave reviews from so many guests.

Cons:
- Responsiveness: we worked with Danae and Travis before our wedding to get everything lined up. It took WEEKS to get responses for basic things, even very close (~a month before) our wedding. This obviously added immense stress to an already stressful time and is the top reason I would not recommend this venue.
- Drink flexibility: something we talked to Danae about before booking was requesting specific wine/beer. When we actually decided on our bar menu, she came through with one beer that we were pretty adamant about since it’s from the brewery where we had our first date but unfortunately didn’t get the flexibility we expected.
- Decor planning: part of our contract was that we could have the Dockside team help with getting things for our event (eg special chairs) for a 20% surcharge. We requested we have the overheard string lights ($500 + surcharge) and drapery behind our sweetheart table. They forgot about the drapery until we reminded them a few weeks before and they said it was too small of an order to get delivered on its own, but they were going to find a way. They estimated a charge (including delivery) that they never adjusted nor provided an invoice/receipt for despite our asking. Given they said they couldn’t get it delivered separately but our quote included a delivery charge, I doubt we were charged accurately. Strongly suggest not going through them for any help like this.
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Dockside at Dukes frequently asked questions

Dockside at Dukes includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Dockside at Dukes includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Dockside at Dukes includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Dockside at Dukes for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Dockside at Dukes offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Dockside at Dukes offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Dockside at Dukes offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Dockside at Dukes offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Dockside at Dukes is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.4 in average response time and 4.4 in professionalism.
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