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Salute
Feb 24, 2009 by Mary from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Amazing food, great wine and service.
• There is nothing negative about this place.

“This is a great place to take a date, or a family of 4. I say that because it is a small restaurant and they do have highchairs, but the space is very small, and I don't know if I would want to take a baby there, in fear of them disturbing others. With that being said, this place has great amazing homemade food. Best Italian place in Seattle by far. Its got a romantic feel, especially on holidays. They make a special menu for every holiday too! The wait service is fantastic, and the they have a great wine list too!I highly recommend this place, and go there often.”

Metropolitan Grill
Jan 11, 2009 by Cliff from Melbourne, Aus

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Best fred flintstone steak.
• Ran out of wine.

“Yummy in my tummy!”

Metropolitan Grill
Jan 11, 2009 by Megan from Olympia

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great cuts, wonderful wine, and friendly service.
• Crowded.

“Most amazing rack of lamb ever!”

Golden Wok Restaurant
Jul 20, 2008 by Duane from Renton

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] •

• Taste is good.
• Need more mustard and seeds, and too much dough on the prawns.

“The food is out-standing!”

Alki Cafe Beach Bistro
Jul 12, 2008 by susan from everett

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Egg dish.
• The owner.

“The staff in the restaurant is fine but the owner has an attitude and it really makes for an uncomfortable experience. Unable to enjoy the food. Feeling rushed, because of one person.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Burger King
May 15, 2008 by Seatac from Seatac`

Overall Rating: 1

• There are other places to eat near by.
• Really Slow and rude.

“The food is ok. If you don't mind waiting forever. It takes about a half hour to get your burger. The people there are so slow the seem to be moving backwards. They will likely be out of fries when you make it to the front of the line. Duh! Go to another shop and don't waste your time.”

Malay Satay Hut
Apr 16, 2008 by Michele from Seattle

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great food.
• Hole in the wall.

“Great Malay. Extensive menu with plenty of options.”

Rays Boathouse Catering
Apr 16, 2008 by Michele from Seattle

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• View of Puget sound, varied menu.
• Not earth shattering food but good.

“Nice view overlooking the Puget sound. Menu offers a good range of options (i.e. Not just seafood) for the whole family. Good service. A great restaurant to take someone who is visiting the area especially if they dont have the opportunity to see the water often. It has a great view of the Puget sound.”

Cafe Besalu
Apr 16, 2008 by Michele from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Amazing croissants and pastries.
• Has a long line.

“Neighborhood coffee shop with amazing pastries. They make the best croissants in Seattle.”

Hatties Hat Restaurant
Apr 16, 2008 by Michele from Seattle

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice bar, decent food.
• Occasionally will get yahoos from other bars on Ballard Avenue.

“Strong drinks. Has a counter if you are eating alone. Great place to eat before going to the tractor tavern a few doors down.”

Sharps Roaster & Ale House
Jan 13, 2008 by Nancy from Blaine

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fun place for great food.
• Nothing comes to mind. I love the place.

“Whenever we're in Seattle for a flight, we make it a point to eat here. Interesting menu with great service and atmosphere. Lots of menu choices, and not the usual things that you seem to find everywhere else. Have told several friends about the place and they have tried it too. We all agree it's great.”

Vons Grand City Cafe
Jan 9, 2008 by dawn from san jose

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• BBQ & Martinis.
• None.

“We had a great time. The BBQ chicken was delicious. I can't wait to get home and try out my complimentary wood chips from Von's and see how close I can get. My adult children both enjoyed their meals as well. We also had a couple great martinis from the martini bar.”

Vons Grand City Cafe
Jan 2, 2008 by tim from chehalis

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, service, ambiance.
• Parking.

“We enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious and a great presentation. Our server was always there when we needed her and had a genuine smile. I went out on a limb and ordered lamb which was delicious. Their specialty ice cream was the best Ive ever had. I loved the roasted meats hanging in the smoker. Can't beat it!”

Oceanaire Seafood Room
Oct 31, 2007 by Curt from Indianapolis

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Nice decor, food is okay too.
• Bad behavior by waiter, manager insulated and unaware.

“This restaurant is a chain. I have been to the one in Indianapolis. They have spent a lot of money on the decor, and the food is good. However, the service was unforgivably bad. The waiter started hitting on my date when I stepped away for a few minutes. When I learned of it, I tried to complain to the manager, but the assistant manager would not let me talk to him. He defended the waiter by saying the waiter was Italian and I should expect that sort of behavior from an Italian. He accused me of being insensitive to other cultures. I kid you, don't go there.”

Turf Restaurant & Lounge
Oct 30, 2007 by Pam from Boise

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[2] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The food tasted ok.
• An old lady asked to buy a cigarette from us for a quarter I dont smoke!

“Scary place I have no idea why we stopped here except we were starving and the market was only 2 blocks away.”

Rascals Restaurant & Casino
Oct 21, 2007 by Becky from Snohomish

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[4]

• The best clam chowder I have ever had!
• Bad location!

“Not the best location, but a place visited by Boeing employees hungry for lunch. Menu had a good variety, so the rest of the family was pleased, too. We went there for the clam chowder and were not disappointed.”

Spencers For Steaks & Chops
Oct 9, 2007 by Robert from Miami, FL.

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Their waiter & the bread.
• 12 oz filet mignon.

“My wife & I recently passed through Seattle Airport, where we had to overnight. Spencers was recommended. We ordered 12 oz. filet mignon for both my wife & me. To tell you how poorly the quality of the meat and preparation was, would take far more then this allowable 4000 words. It was ordered medium rare, it arrived at the table, raw in the middle. The waiter asked if we would like it done "just a bit more," and we replied "yes" it returned from the kitchen as overcooked, dry shoe leather. The highlight of their meal was the bread and the excellent service. We were too tired to reject and have another steak prepared. A disaster for a premium price.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bonzai Asian Pub & Bistro
Aug 22, 2007 by Yosuke from Seattle

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Great location, but terrible sushi restaurant & bar.
• Everything.

“Bonsai Restaurant, now called Imo restaurant is a disgrace to traditional Japanese sushi and even modern Japanese cuisine restaurants. The food is terrible and not unique or traditional, the Chef is rude and inexperienced, and the environment is just trashy! It's like walking into a dirty local bar with scents of puke, urine, diarrhea, homeless people, and old beer. However, they still have a sushi bar inside. It's an embarrassment to Japanese people, Japanese food, Japanese history, and the Japanese culture.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Sharps Roaster & Ale House
Jul 27, 2007 by Mark from Seattle

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Large selection of beers and ales on tap.
• Can be a bit noisy, but it's a sports bar after all.

“I've frequented Sharps numerous times while waiting for a flight to come in, to leave, or after I've come home from a business trip. It's located very close to the airport (you could easily walk). Food is served in generous portions by courteous wait people. The food is very tasty but not "gourmet." The menu is varied for those finicky eaters who have a hard time choosing what they want to eat.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Zeenas
Jul 15, 2007 by Coyote

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Cheese blintzes.
• Service.

“I had the worst service at Zeena's! I've never felt so uncared for!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bull Pen Tavern
Jun 3, 2007 by sandie from seatac

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I felt very comfortable and welcomed.
• Nothing really at all.

“The people are nice. You can get breakfast served until 2:00. Much nicer inside than it looks on the outside. Very clean.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Etta's Seafood
Apr 2, 2007 by Barb from Arlington

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Food and service were good.
• Way too expensive for what you got.

“I took my family of 5 to dinner to today. The food was very good, as was the service. However we were all shocked at the portion sizes, especially considering the prices. An example is the Alaskan halibut. We definitely won't be going back. There are too many great restaurants that provide a great meal for much less money. The decor/ambiance was nothing special either.”

Vons Grand City Cafe
Mar 26, 2007 by Amy from Burlington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great drinks, good prices.
• The tables aren't private at all. But fun crowd.

“Fun atmosphere. Shop at pacific place, then hit Vons for a cocktail. They have the drink wheel which they spin every 1/2 hour (I think). It shows a happy hour price drink for the spin. Very fun! They have a chicken salad on a croissant w/a side salad that rocks.”

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Feb 8, 2007 by Leah from Wisconsin

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Friendly staff, good drinks, great food, neat atmosphere.
• A little expensive.

“My friend and I got into Seattle late and headed downtown to get a bite to eat. We arrived at Kells around 10 and seated ourselves in the dining section. One of the staff went back to the kitchen to find out if we could still get food and, luckily, they obliged. We started off with some bloody marys which were simple but really good. We each ordered two of their fresh oysters as an appetizer. I didn't particularly care for them even though I love oysters. But the rest of the meal was very delicious. My friend got the clam chowder soup while I got the tomato bisque. Of course we tried each others and I thought they were both a little different but very good. We shared a sausage farl and the beets with bleu cheese crumbles. It seems like fairly traditional Irish food but nothing weird. I really believe anyone could find something to eat here. I guess the only thing I would change would be the price. The meals seemed a little spendy which is why we split something. ”

13 Coins Downtown
Nov 15, 2006 by EDNA from SAN DIEGO, CA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Good food, great place.
• Very expensive.

“I really liked what I ordered but my husband ordered the fish stew and he did not like it. Very private and we loved the open kitchen. The tables have 13 coins on them. Nice place.”

Ivar's Inc
Nov 15, 2006 by EDNA from san diego, ca

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Good appetizers.
• I have nothing negative to say.

“Great appetizers. Try their clams. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Metropolitan Grill
Nov 12, 2006 by Jen from Seattle (Wedgwood)

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Only the steak.
• The service was the worst I¿ve ever had at a restaurant.

“First of all the steak was fantastic. That is where the good ends though. We had reservations at 8:30pm, but weren't seated until 9:30. We didn't get our food until 10:10 (we had a babysitter to get back to by 11:00pm so were rushed eating.) No apologies or explanations on the delay of seating and service. No letting us knows they appreciated our patience, no acknowledgment of a problem. Hostess was very rude. I overheard a server say they overbooked. Although steak was great, go to El Gaucho instead. Our sides were OK. Didn't have time for appetizers or dessert. I won't go there again, unless it is a 5:00pm reservation very early.”

Mediterranean Kitchen
Oct 24, 2006 by Margaret from Portland

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Fresh and Flavorful.
• Inconsistent service.

“Very flavorful, good, fresh food. Service is sometimes good, sometimes average. We have dinner there 5 times every year for past 3 years. Seating is kind of tight.”

Shalimar Restaurant
Sep 25, 2006 by Maria from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Ok.
• Smelly.

“ It was a fun place to eat at. I loved the music.”

Mediterranean Kitchen
Sep 15, 2006 by David from Olympia

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The Food and Service.
• Too Dark, rather crowded.

“Best meal I've had in YEARS! A total surprise. I had the shish ka bobs. There was more than enough food for the dollar. The meat was tender and tasty, the rice and sauces superb. Their soup is worth the visit (but you have to order a meal to get it). Can't wait to take my wife (I was on a business trip). I'm giving the name and address to all my friends.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Andaluca Restaurant
Jul 31, 2006 by Lonnie from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Love the ambiance and the quality of food.
• The restaurant is a bit hidden between 4th and 5th avenue on Olive Way.

“One of Seattle's Best Restaurants! My wife and I love this place and go about every six months just to enjoy the paella and the Steak. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

El Charro Inc
Jul 24, 2006 by Estela from Houston

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Side dishes.
• More diversity in Spanish music.

“The food served at El Charo is very close to authentic Mexican food; very good tasting rice & beans. The servers are very friendly & welcoming. Our server even gave us a recommendation to visit the Space Needle over the weekend ~ there was a food festival there. Food is very good for what you pay for. Great Mexican music in the background but needs a little more of the popular Nortenas & Duranguenses that are really hot in the Hispanic market. I would definitely go back & dine there when in the Seattle-Tacoma airport area.”

13 Coins Downtown
Jul 13, 2006 by Alex from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food and waiters.
• Very, very expensive.

“Very good Restaurant I enjoyed being waited on by Robert G. (If you ever go, ask for him) The food Was Absolutely great, but a little large. The Lighting was great and the seats comfy, very private. It's a open kitchen, which is great because the chefs do fire shows, very fun. So, It was great. I had a fun time with my friends and enjoyed the great food.”

Spencers For Steaks & Chops
Jun 18, 2006 by Thomas from Missoula, Montana

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Good food and Wine!
• Next to the Lounge area, kind of noisy.

“Great staff, friendly people. Good wine selection, overall satisfied, will bring all my business travelers there.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Al Boccalino
Jun 12, 2006 by Robert from Napa, CA

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[2] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Cute atmosphere, pleasant hostess.
• Food was weak.

“A food disaster. Spaghetti with clams was boring and served with uncooked garlic. And too much of it. No Italian parsley, no spicing to speak of. Worst of all it arrived lukewarm. ”

Mediterranean Kitchen
Jun 2, 2006 by Tracy from Seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Everything!! Highly recommend it.
• Too small; needs more space between tables.

“Awesome food served by wonderfully warm staff. Must try the farmer's chicken -- I never usually like wings, but these are the best ever!”

Cafe Beignet
May 2, 2006 by No from Seattle

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[2] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing
• Sad disappointment for both beignets and cafe au lait compared to New Orleans.

“If you've been to a Cafe Beignet in New Orleans, you have a high expectation of the Cafe Au Lait and Begnets. This is a sad disappointment to a great tradition. It's not even an actual cafe like you would find in New Orleans for Cafe Begnet. Instead it is wedged in between the info-booth and magic dragon Chinese food in the Seattle Center - Center House. Cafe Beignet should really do the Northwest some justice and give us the authentic Beignets and Cafe Au Laits they give the rest of the rest of the country so we can have a taste of New Orleans here. I'd rather go to Starbucks.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Vons Grand City Cafe
Apr 13, 2006 by Sally from MinneapolisTh

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food was great, corn bread was great.
• Was apparently sold out on the meal I had chosen.

“Ordered ribs which were very tender and tasty. The waitress was efficient, helpful and accommodating.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Metropolitan Grill
Feb 14, 2006 by Tom from Seattle

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Good food.
• Poor service.

“I went to meet my fiance for Valentine's Day. The service was unacceptable for a restaurant of that class. We waited about 15 minutes before a waiter came to take our order, and rarely check up on us. I ordered a Caesar salad that never came. The waiter was much more interested in the tables that had 3 people and ordered many drinks. To cap it all off, the bill was handed to my future wife and not myself. I must admit the food was exceptional, but not worth the poor service.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Tulio Ristorante
Jan 3, 2006 by amparodiaz from tacoma wa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food was good.
• Customer service, bathrooms dirty .

“I went there for new years eve. The restaurant was romantic and cozy. Service was ok but it could of been better. The restroom was really small and you have to walk away from the restaurant and into a hotel . They bathroom were dirty.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Deluxe Bar & Grill
Jul 27, 2005 by Bill from Seattle

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[7]

• All the staff except one

“Usually the service is exceptionally excellent. But they really need to get rid of the new waitress. We generally like to give a generous tip but today we were perplexed as to what to give. I'm not saying she was a bad waitress but a rude one. My dining companion asked a simple question and received a lecture. Unbelievable.

The food was fine as always and the rest of the staff gave their usual fine customer service.”

3 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Bandoleone
May 23, 2005 by Angie W . from Seattle

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

“This restaurant is no longer located on Eastlake -- it has moved to the Fremont neighborhood. Food is still great, but the ambiance has suffered from this move.”

2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Shalimar Restaurant
May 5, 2005 by Jillian P . from Woodinville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• A small and cute restaurant, with tasty food and friendly service!

“The best Indian food in Seattle! It's fairly quick, delicious, with friendly and excellent service. By far a favorite!”

Metropolitan Grill
Apr 29, 2005 by James W . from Salt Lake City

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The best steak I've ever had
• The most expensive steak I've ever had

“The filet mignon was the most succulent, most tender, 3 and a half inches thick, flavorful, steak I've ever had. Absolutley amazing. I would not recommend the peppercorn new york strip. The peppercorn sauce overpowers the flavor of the meat and takes over the entire meal. The service is impeccable. The atmosphere is very classy. Expect to spend around $100 - $150 on dinner for two.”

Etta's Seafood
Apr 29, 2005 by James W . from Salt Lake City

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Excellent food, stylish restaurant, near Pike's Market
• Slightly expensive (BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!)

“My wife and I went to Etta's for brunch on Saturday. We started with some ginger shrimp spring rolls and they were exquisite. It was unfortunate that they only served us three of them. They were amazing. Then we both ordered an eggs benedict type dish with crab served with roasted potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection; the eggs, the potatoes, the crab was excellent and the hollandaise sause was great. We ate at all of the”

Triple Door (The)
Feb 23, 2005 by Tanner M . from Poulsbo, WA

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[2] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

“On February 20th, 2005 on my first visit to The Triple Door I ordered what was called Angkor Wat Chicken. According to the menu it consisted of chicken, spicy black beans, peanuts. It came with baby bok choy and rice. The waiter described it as stir fry. It came to the table so fast I was shocked. The stir fry part of the meal consisted of chicken and almost raw but oily onion and bell pepper slices. The chicken was good but my jaw was getting tired of chewing so much raw vegetable. There was little flavor to the dish. The menu was still sitting there and in looking at it I realized that it had listed black beans and peanuts. The place was so dark it was very difficult to see anything but I certainly couldn't see any beans or peanuts. I had a small flashlight with me and examined the dish carefully. The waiter came at that moment. I asked him if I had the dish I ordered. I shone the light on it and asked him where the beans and peanuts were. He said he would get the manager and disappeared. I didn't want to see the manager. After a while the manager arrived. I turned on the flashlight and asked him where the beans and peanuts were. He asked if I could see the tiny dark specks here and there and said that that was the black beans. If you collected all those little specks you couldn't make a single bean. It turned out that the little light colored particles here and there were peanuts fragments.Again, not enough there to make a single peanut. Why not list salt on the menu. Beside all this the portion was skimpy and they charged $14.95 for it. I told the guy that I made stir fry that is way better than this on a regular basis.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Crocodile Cafe
Feb 14, 2005 by Robert S . from Newington, CT

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[6] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Historical; cool bands often
• Crowded sometimes

“If you're visiting, and you like music, you really should go at least once, and try to see a show, although it's possible to spend some time in the side restaurant or back bar without paying to see a show most nights. It's part of Seattle music history, and at this point it's probably not the coolest bar around, but it's still a pretty solid guarantee for good music-filled times.”