We had dinner there the night before valentines. Ambiance and restaurant are beautiful, food is so mid. We had the steak and salmon, both were very mid (you shouldn't NEED the sauce for a 300+ dollar meal) and the lobster pasta that oddly lacked flavor. The cheesecake was bad, but my wife entertained the PB & j desert, which was quite good. Maybe happy hour is the move here. read more

Everything is great here. People are wonderful. Food is outstanding. I don't know what else to say to make 85 words

Such a fun Friday night this weekend at Aerlume! Upon arrival, the space is so unique and has an upscale feel. We sat at the communal fire table to get happy hour and ended up staying there for our whole dining experience! The only downside of this place was the service, it wasn't bad but it just seemed like the communication was off. It took 10+ minutes for a server to realize we were sitting at the table waiting for help. We experienced the same when we were done with the meal- We had to ask multiple people for the check. (When the service fee is built in to the already pricey menu, it hurts to pay the 20% when the service isn't seamless). Besides the point, the food and drink exceeded expectations, enough for 5 stars and not 4. The happy hour Peruvian steak bites, tuna poke and beet salad were all a tasty start to our evening. We also got the HH dirty martini and manhattan which were beautiful and good value for the quality. For our main we split the grilled octopus, black cod and the carrots. The octopus was the shining star in my opinion. But that was until we ordered dessert- the pecan tart with mascarpone ice cream and orange- hinted whipped cream was something I will be thinking of for a long time. read more

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We had a wonderful day after Valentine's Day dinner at Aerlume. It was our first time dining there and we intentionally made an early (5:15) reservation to watch the sunset and it didn't disappoint. The views were outstanding! Our favorite dish was the Perivuan Steak Bites, delicious! We also enjoyed the Crispy Cauliflower. The only dish that disappointed was the Dungeness & Rock Crab Mac & Cheese as it wasn't nearly as rich or decadent as we expected. Maia was our server and she provided top-notch, excellent service all night, contributing to the specialness of the evening. read more

This is my first time back since pre pandemic and had a great time. Celebrated an early birthday dinner with family and was pleased with all the dishes and the great service. I forget her name but our server was prompt, patient, and overall a delight for our dinner. We ordered the grilled octopus (a bit chewier but still just as good as it was when I ordered it back in 2018), crab cakes had plenty of crab meat, the pork shank was super tender, buttermilk fried chicken was a huge portion and super juicy, lamb carbonara was cooked perfectly and had lamb flavor throughout, and the black cod had delicious buttery spinach and a sauce I could drink by itself. So good. I didn't have any cocktails this time, but I do remember prepandemic, they had a really good Old Fashion. Gotta go back next time and try their cocktail menu! Before I forget, we also had the toasted banana bread with candied pecans and marscapone ice cream. Do not pass it up!! Perfect balance of flavors and textures. Never thought of toasting banana bread but doing that from now on! read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Mmmm mmm mmm!!! Started off with the something cheese plate, AKA mozzarella sticks. MMMMM FIRE!!!! Soooo yummy. Mother had the octopus yummmm! I had the fried chicken. MMMMMM so delicious! So moist and fell off the bone. And THANK YOU to the lady who asked if I wanted the mole on the side. GOOD CALL. It wasn't bad, I just didn't like it! But the avocado, MAN! MMMM MMM MMM gimme more of dat! So much chicken too. Finally the chocolate cake. Mmmmmm ah yes so delish. I am FULL. Happy birthday to me! read more

Aerlume - Lamb carbanara and fried chicken - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Aerlume is honestly a place for so many occasions. Whether you're grabbing happy hour with friends who are visiting or celebrating a special event, you can't go wrong here. Great view, drinks, solid food, quick and friendly service. Would recommend! read more

We have been here several times because of the Reveler's Club great loyalty program with a $75 gift for your birthday. We really enjoy the view at this particular restaurant in their portfolio. The service is usually great and it did not disappoint this time either. The food has always been good to excellent but this time it was all five star wonderful! The bread was soft but still had a good chew. It was accompanied by a miso orange butter that was so fun. We got the beet salad because we always enjoy beets--the goat cheese was a bit firm but softened up and was spiced nicely. The green salad was nicely dressed with a light lime vinaigrette and quinoa added some texture. There was citrus in all of these dishes, but we love citrus. Then we had a halibut dish that was done perfectly. No dry fish here. It was accompanied by broccolini and pickled peppers, which we loved (so much so that we also got a side of the same). And then we also shared the pork shank. I often don't enjoy hunks of meat but the chef plated it with fried brussel sprouts with a spicy sauce that livened the dish right up. Fried vermicelli made the plate look nice and were like chips to nibble on. We ended the meal with a banana bread special (on the house for my birthday) with ice cream and caramel sauce. A great finish! What a nice way to celebrate--any day! read more

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A handful of restaurants in Seattle still abuse the generous transition law to help restaurants as we ended minimum wage on tip work. Here you get punch with a 20% pre-tax (so 34%) irrespective of the experience. They know cruise ship tourists will double tip. As a result they are closed 2 days a week, close at 9 pm and are not open for lunch. Show up at 8:30 pm and get grumbles. They have a patio in front but no one to service it, so wave your hands. The happy hour is misleading, the portions were halved. The small filet is $75 so with an appetizer, a drink, you can't walk out under $200. The view is nice but Maximilian, Matt's, Cafe Campagne or Place Pigale all four a block away have a better view and don't hit you with the Seattle surprise. Don't try to show outrage or question your mandatory generosity, they kicked me out and stole the $200 bottle of wine I could not finish. read more

The Service is exceptional to match the breathtaking view of the lake. We were personally greeted by the Chef and given a great introduction to the menu of the day. My party was pleased with each item ordered and all appetizers shared. With that being said, you can't go wrong with your choice. All meats are tender, fish is fresh, and vegetarian items are delicious. Dessert- Banana pudding is topped with Raspberry sorbet and pecans. A totally different spin from southern nana pudding but really tasty and a nice DESSERT! read more

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Went here to celebrate our anniversary here. The ambience is nice with the sea view. Good option for a date night as well. We liked the bread basket and the pickled beetroot dish. Vegetarian main options were limited, we tried the tofu and spaghetti both were ok taste wise won't classify as amazing. They should provide more vegetarian/vegan flavourful options. The cocktails were decent too. Service was very good, friendly and efficient. read more

The drinks were all excellent, including the bartenders roulette. We also ordered the bread, which was quite tasty too. It's a pricier spot for the portion sizing but probably worth it for the service and ambiance for most. The servers were very attentive and helpful. They were also super speedy! The ambiance was really lovely and cozy. We sat at the fireplace table and still had a bit of a view of the bay. If you'd like to be seated next to the window you'd probably need a reservation which we did not. We loved our fireplace spot though! Very cozy! read more

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The entire team from our server, the wine director, chef, table cleaner and manager were amazing and helped to make my birthday dinner special. Aerlume is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle because of the great food and service and the amazing views. Thank you! read more

I only came here for drinks before dinner but definitely want to come back during happy hour! We were seated right away on a Thursday around 5. Ordered a French 75 and it was very yummy! Would come back for drinks and a nice dinner. Ambiance is upscale modern and spacious inside and out. read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was on the hunt for tasty food and great food, that would allow me to relax as i enjoyed fresh seafood. This restaurant is definitely upscale, this is reflected theough the decor , customer service, menu items and plating. I really enjoyed the restaurant and the service that was provided. read more

Aerlume - Great views - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food and Service is subpar. I had a bug in my drink had to explain to management why the drink should not be on the check. The outside deck has a great view. read more

Aerlume - The view nice. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow!!! What a 5 star experience. Love our waiter Trent! He's super awesome from beginning to end. The perfect level of attentiveness and conversation. The food was superb from the appetizers to the entrees. Started with the bread and Bao's and then ended with the pork porterhouse and fried chicken. The hot sauce is amazing. Would highly recommend the asking for an additional side of the hot sauce! read more

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Really fantastic meal from start to finish... the waterfront views are phenomenal - we were in the main restaurant but could still see the water and views. Service was outstanding, apps delicious, mains delightful, dessert heavenly. It's an expensive night but very nice experience! read more

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Aerlume is truly phenomenal! We came here for a birthday celebration and we received a personalized card plus a beautifully positioned ocean view table. Everyone we engaged with was phenomenal and service was top tier. We ordered half the menu and just about every cocktail on the list! We plan to come back in a few days for the rest - I'll let the pictures do the talking but the yellowfin poke was the highlight of the night. Make sure you join their rewards program! Food 9.5/10 Drinks 11/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 read more

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This is a high-end place near Pike's Market Place with an open kitchen able to serve large groups like ours. A big bar and nice view overlooking the sound make for a nice gathering. Food was good, fresh and creatively served. read more

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My first visit to Aerlume did not disappoint in the least. A couple of us were residents of Seattle with the other three being work colleagues from other areas of the country. We were lucky enough to be seated along the back windows where we enjoyed the magnificent mountain, water and sunset view. We shared a handful of starters ranging from octopus to seasonal salads, all of which were fantastic! Everyone was very pleased with their entrees, which were primarily seafood. I ordered a filet, which was not as tender as I would have hoped so I will lean more toward seafood on my next visit as well. Our sever, Brad was also top notch and I highly recommend Aerlume whether from out of town or a seasoned local. read more

Came for a private reception evening for ~ 50 of my son's and soon to be wife's best friends. Views and ambience are first rate!! Service was first rate, waiters were prompt and great with drinks and refill of the food. Appetizer were amazing!!! Highlife recommended read more

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Ahhhh...MAZING!! Some of the best food combinations and flavor explosions I've ever experienced in my life!!

I completely understand why this restaurant is popular with the business crowd--It's the kind of place you take clients to close a deal. For the rest of us, Aerlume is the place you go to after you've saved your dollars for a few months to treat someone special to a special dinner. Took my girl here for her 50th birthday. When we arrived, I snuck the hostess a card to place on the table before we were seated (she played it perfectly.) We were seated at a corner-ish table with fabulous view of Elliott Bay and had a lovely cocktail placed in front of us before we finished perusing the menu. We ordered appetizers, mains, and dessert and every bite was simply mouth-watering. Our waiter was absolutely awesome, even offered to take our photo out on the balcony and patiently composed a memento of our evening. This place is upupupscale and everything from the service to the ambience to the meal tipped the scales at, just, WOW. read more

Service was fantastic and the food was wonderful. My wife and I came to celebrate our anniversary and they had a little card and rose petals on the table - nice touch! read more

We went to Aerlume for dinner and it was our first visit. The overall impression was great. They have a small balcony for outdoor seating with great view of the surrounding area. The interior decoration is modern with an open kitchen. We made our reservation online and was led to our seat right away. Many people there seem to be celebrating anniversary or birthday and the staff would prepare table with special flower petals and cards. We ordered bread and butter with fried cauliflower and both were good. We especially loved the bread and butter. They came with two types of bread, one has rosemary in it while the other was brioche. The herbal butter that came with the bread was very tasty too. For the main course we chose pork porterhouse and Alaska wild caught cod. The cod was really well done. It was cooked but still extremely tender. Pork porterhouse was not as good in comparison. The meat was a little too hard and the accompany garnish a little too sweat. We also ordered cocktail and they were both very good. I especially liked Lost in the Market with activated charcoal. Overall I would say this is a very nice place that I would love to visit again in another season since they change their menu every season to use whatever fresh produce available. My only complain is the noise level in the restaurant but that's not something the restaurant has control over. People there just seem to talk very loud for some reason. read more

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Aerlume was absolutely delicious! The drinks were awesome, the food was amazing, and the service was fantastic. We also had a great table with a lovely view of the water and sunset which made the experience even better. We had a larger party, and our server didn't miss a beat--gave us great recommendations and was on top of everything. The appetizers were great. The octopus and cauliflower were my personal favorites, but honestly, everything we tried was great. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and she was super excited about all the options they had for her, especially the fried chicken, which was delicious. Overall, we'd definitely go back! read more

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After a mixup with our reservation for our daughter's birthday the manager Scott did some shuffling and found us a nice window table. Our server Amber and bar server Brad were so friendly and provided excellent recommendations. I would 100% return. Scallops were amazing as was the cod and halibut. Thanks again for a wonderful night. read more

We had a company holiday event here. The front desk was alert and available to help. The serving staff was attentive and generally had good timing. The food was very well made and presented. The environment was open and lively. There is an open kitchen so there is a lot going on around. For our event, it was fine. read more

4.5 Stars Beautiful view of the waterfront/ Elliot bay through glass windows. Upscale vibes and candlelit. Food was fresh, unique, beautifully presented, and amazing. I love how some of the dishes were assembled table side. -Essential Bakery Bread and Butter ($6) : the butter was a bit filmy and strangely tart/tasteless for me but the rosemary slices and brioche were nice -Tuna Poke ($20) : Amazing, perfect with the wasabi cream and crispy thin rice wafers -Smoked Salmon Rillet ($19) : Delicious, smokey, great with the dill creme fraiche -Carrot Cake ($13) - Delicious pistachio ice cream (seemingly house made), and carrot cake was not too sweet at all with a thick layer of Cream Cheese Frosting Our gentleman helping us out (I wish I got his name) was so lively, friendly, and hilarious. lol read more

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Came for a friend date yesterday. Food was phenomenal, mocktails were complex and delicious, service was excellent, and ambiance was inviting. I also learned that they partner with local farmers/companies where possible to stay close to farm-to-table. It shows; the black cod was melt in my mouth yummy! 5-star was not a fluke. This place is the real deal. read more

Aerlume - Wild Alaskan Black Cod. Yum! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We made reservations at Aerlume for an anniversary dinner. The whole process was very easy and swift. On the day, we were given a table overlooking the lake and loved the view. For appetizers we got the pea soup, the dungeness crab salad and the monthly special smoked salmon pasta. For the main and dessert we got the grilled halibut and the carrot cake with pistachio ice cream. The pea soup and the carrot cake were our favorites! Their staff is very helpful and friendly and made sure to check-in with us after each course. We loved the whole experience of dining at Aerlume and would recommend it especially for the views! read more

Wonderful evening! Our new favorite restaurant in Seattle! Food was superb and we even got a visit from the chef! What a find!

This is now one of my favorite spots for date night or a relaxed meal with friends. The waterfront location makes for a dramatic sunset views of Puget Sound. The space has a beautiful and relaxing ambience. I recommend making advanced reservations as this is a popular spot especially in the weekends. The menu highlights the flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Aerlume partners with local farms and their menu items show it. We started with a round of pre-dinner cocktails and ordered a Vesper Martini and Negroni. We ordered the grilled Spanish octopus and essential bakery bread & butter. The octopus was tender and served with lamb sausage, green humus, and chimichurri. The brioche bread was served with a delicious cranberry fig butter and quickly disappeared in just a few bites. For our main course, we ordered the wild Alaskan black cod and Heritage Berkshire Farms pork shank. We also ordered a bottle of Tattinger to share. The cod was perfectly cooked. There was a nice hint of lemon and pepper flavors. I especially liked the texture of the crispy skin. The pork shank was fork tender and the citrus mustard jus had an amazing depth of flavor. Dessert should not be missed. I ordered the carrot cake which came with a generous scoop of pistachio ice cream. Service was simply phenomenal. Our server was very attentive and provided good recommendations. I will definitely return and maybe even bring my vendors for business me read more

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...an exceptional meal and experience! The food was outstanding and service was top notch.

Went here for my 1yr anniversary with my boyfriend, and it was amazing! The staff was so kind, food was FANTASTIC, the view was equally beautiful. Initially we had requested outside seating since the weather was going to be nice but it ended up being too bright/hot (anniversary is early July) so we asked to be switched inside and they were kind enough to accommodate that. I'd only make a suggestion to put some sort of shade for outside to protect from the heat/sun. The fact that they included a small card with a congrats and some scattered rose petals was a very nice surprise. It's really the little things that make a difference. It IS pricey (our bill came to around $300ish for the two of us) for sure and definitely special occasion only for us but it is well worth it. If you want your bill to be a bit lower, limit your drinks, lol. Our 2yr anniversary is coming up on July 9th and we've made reservations here again (not outside though!). Excited for another year with my partner and the delicious food! read more

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I was eager to try the food because it seems fresh and looks good. I got the vegan goat cheese pasta, which was good but a little salty and really not enough food for the price. The showstopper was the carrot cake and pistachio ice cream, which was some of the best I've had. All in all of recommend eating at home and going to Aerlume for dessert. read more

We came here for an early and late birthday celebration. It was amazing. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and it was the perfect portion for a meal. The meat was perfectly cooked to medium rare and melted in my mouth. The cauliflower appetizer was also perfectly cooked and had a tasty sauce accompanying it. I ordered a non alcoholic drink that tasted so refreshing. It has cucumber in it as well. Overall the ambiance too was relaxed and was perfect to hold a conversation and catch up with friends. read more

This is my 3rd or 4th happy hour since the pandemic. There is definitely way more crowded at my usual 4 pm visit to the bar. No more drink specials for HH and the food offering continues to change. It is still great. I always have the tuna tartare and change up on the meat dishes. I have had marrow, marrow fried, and steak bites. All delicious. My least favorite thing I have ordered from the menu is the blue crab wrap. Not a fan of the sauce but without it, it was a little bland. read more

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Amazing food and beautiful decor. Service excellent. I had the fillet which was delicious. I was with a large group but the servers were up to the challenge. The meal included some sort of greens and grain salad which was amazing, particularly since I can't stand grains. I'll be back when I'm in town. read more