First time visit. Walked down Phinney Ridge to get a quick bite before going to the Dana Carvey &…read moreKevin Nealon comedy event at Woodland Park Zoo. We got here right at 4:30pm happy hour. WOW, they have amazing appetizers. I had the Black Garlic Caesar's Salad, Alaskan Ling Cod and Crispy Calamari. Amazing! Appetizers this good...really. Our server, Andy was phenomenal, helpful and had great recommendations. I really enjoyed the Ling Cod - wow. I can see why that is a fav here. We are outside. It was lovely even though it was overcast. Nice view, the food was so comforting and the butter old fashioned topped it off. What a gem down here on Phinney Ridge near Woodland Park Zoo!

Five-star oysters, five-star fare, Then the playlist punched…read moreme square in the ear, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, one after the next... Like someone's 2009 gym mix escaped the depths, RockCreek, every plate was close to perfection But every song felt like a personal rejection.

Amazing! Loved the coconut crusted cod bites. Yummy…read moreBeautiful view of lake! Service was great

Where do I begin?! We had such an amazing experience at Dukes, for our last night in Seattle. We…read morewalked in with no reservations for a party of 2 & were sat at a clean table overlooking the harbor. Our incredible server Trey soon came over and helped us decide on some drinks, as we were debating between a few. The menu has so many options, it was hard to just choose one! We soon put our appetizer orders in, as well as our entrees. The calamari tasted fresh and crispy, what's not to like? The oysters I was recommended, tasted sooo fresh! The smoked salmon deviled egg was something I've never thought would work, but it tasted amazing. You can never go wrong with fish and chips, which tasted great! Our server was so sweet and was very attentive throughout the whole night. Dessert time came around and Trey recommended this Washington berry pie, we were sold! It came out deliciously warm with some ice cream on top, which was the cherry on top for our night!! Can't say enough great things about this restaurant, great staff, solid menu, we will definitely be back!!

My friend and I chose The White Swan Public House based on Yelp reviews - beautiful view, friendly…read morestaff. The view is genuinely stunning. The staff, on a busy summer evening, seemed personally offended that we were there. The host sat us at a wet table, when I asked if they could dry it, the drying process came with an attitude. I specifically noticed that the host was busy, and wanting to be overly gracious, I thanked them for returning to dry the table three times, and was ignored - no "You're welcome" or "No worries" or anything, just dry the table with an attitude and rush off. Drinks, also delivered by the host, were dropped off with an attitude at the end of the table - "Here you go," as they sat them down - not asking which one of you had this or that - just "Here you go" and then away. The server, at first also seemed a little rude, no pleasantries - just "What can I get you." No "Hello, welcome in" The server got better with time. We appreciated the character arc. The food was fine. Our appetizer arrived after our entrées, which was a choice. (It was olives. We're still not sure what they needed more time to do.) No one checked on our drinks or asked how everything was tasting, so we'll never know if they cared.

Stopped in for a meal before heading to the airport. It's off the pier and that was the draw and…read moregot seated with a nice view. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. 4/5 Seafood chowder - very good, I liked this a lot 1/5 Chicken fried chicken - one of the worst that I've had. Very dry and not enough gravy. Very bland 1/5 Fish and chips - I know it's their own take on fish and chips but the fish were just over cooked fish nuggets and not a large one piece cod - not good at all Maybe just go for drinks and no food.

If you're looking for intentional, farm-to-table dining that actually lives up to the hype, this is…read moreit. The European flair and intimate setting (only about 10-12 tables) make it feel like a well-kept secret. The quality is amazing! Everything is locally sourced and prepared with care. I had the cod, and it was truly a "melt in your mouth" experience. While it's on the pricier side, the value is there when you consider the craftsmanship and local support. The service was knowledgeable and warm; you can tell they have a lot of regulars, which speaks volumes. An amazing experience for sure!

If you're looking to impress someone with the highest caliber of Seattle gastronomy, take them…read morehere. I was blown away by the love and technique that went into every bite here. It is somewhat difficult to get a reservation, because the space here is very small and packed with tables. The one downside is that it is a little tight and can be difficult to hear. But I'll take that for the opportunity to eat here. And as long as you go in with the mindset that you might drop some serious coin on the meal, you're gonna have a phenomenal time. Because we were so close to our dining neighbors, I was actually able to ask them what they were eating since it looked so good. And that's how we ended up with some mind blowing fritters. A perfect appetizer to start the night. They have a great selection of wines that are actually reasonably priced to buy by the bottle. I'm pretty sure I saw someone taking one home that they drank a few bottles out of also, which is a first. I was impressed by the creativity of the dishes as well. I'm not one to be impressed by cabbage, or ever order it, but the charred cabbage looked enticing. The cheese on the bottom, seasoning, and dates transformed this ordinary vegetable into a star. And of course you gotta see what they're doing with the seasonal veggies. I can't seem to ever cook squash the right way, but they crafted it into the ideal consistency where it was almost meaty. That New York Strip was out of this world though... the garlic sauce that accompanied it was just enough of a flavor enhancer that it didn't take away from a steak that was cooked to the ideal temp. I'll be back for more!!

Arrived about 3:30pm and was greeted by the host and informed we were free to select a table in the…read morelounge. We grabbed a seat near the windows with a beautiful view of Union Lake. The waiter brought us water and returned shortly afterwards to take our order. PRO TIP: Try going at happy hour daily from 3-6pm for great food and drink specials. We started with fried calamari and oyster shooters as appetizers, and the Ivar's fish and chips as our main entry. I paired my meal with the local Space Dust IPA . The appetizers arrived about 10 minutes later. The calamari was delicious, meaty, crispy but not over cooked. The oyster shooters were fresh and delicious. The fish and chips arrived a few minutes later. It was truly the star of our meal. The cod was moist and clean tasting. The fries were fresh tasting. The combination of lemon, malt vinegar and tartar sauce were great condiments. The only minor disappointment was the service that was slow. Although still highly recommended for great Seattle PMW culinary experience.

the fish itself does not really measure up to Spud's Fish and Chips. It's definitely fried less…read morewell - it just doesn't have the same breading on the outside. Even the inside doesn't taste half as good - it's a little bit pully. There was supposed to be Cajun breading on the outside - but I pretty much didn't notice any difference at all - there was no extra seasoning or any extra flavor that i could taste Still - it wasn't bad. Fried fish is going to taste pretty good unless you completely screw it up - and this place certainly didn't. The portion of fish was quite good as well - as 5 decently sized fish were enough to be filling the tartar sauce was average - nothing too special. it slightly improved the fish taste but didn't add to it the same i will say the fries were really good. the fish came in on top of a massive portion of fries - and while there was no real seasoning there - these fries were pretty fantastic in terms of being perfectly soft on the inside. I really enjoyed them with the sauces

Delicious food, excellent service , highly recommended…read more Sooo good, best place in Seattle

What a lovely evening. I had been meaning to try this restaurant out but hadn't the chance till…read moretonight and I was so happy I did finally. An intimate setting with a small dining room, a chef's table and bar seating. The meal started with an amuse bouche. I the snap peas (which will be transitioned out soon so I advise you order this before it leaves the menu--tahini with mama lil peppers), half dozen oysters, homemade pea vine cavatelli, and the halibut with turmeric buerre blanc was delicate. Plates and silverware were changed out with each course and the attentive friendly service earned five stars. Sitting at the chef's table is advised if you are a foodie and want an interactive experience. I so enjoyed the conversations with the chef and the GM David. He creates all the cocktails and the wine list, he's phenomenal, and truly passionate about his craft. I couldn't choose between cocktails after dinner so he created a banana liqueur vanilla espresso martini as my after dinner cocktail. Every cocktail involves a home made ingredient and changes by the season. FYI, for the summer, this restaurant offers outdoor dining which is dog friendly. Looking forward to my next visit!

Service was stellar on a Friday night in June! Everyone was pitching in and food came out so…read morequickly. Service 10/10 Food 1000/10! WOW! The depth of flavor and uniqueness of each dish was incredible. Cocktails: I got the Carajillo Frosty. This was WAY too strong to where I could hardly taste anything but the alcohol. It sounded like a fun drink, but I was tipsy before our first dish arrived and I didn't even finish the drink. Oyster Shooters- Cool concept, not great execution. If we are adding fun things like Mezcal and Jalapeno vinegar I was thinking something magical would happen in my mouth. Instead, my tastebuds were seared and my stomach was questioning if it would keep everything down. This is a hard pass. Oysters: They go from sweetest to most briny on the menu. So we got top two sweetest, followed by two in the middle and the last two. It was fun because we were really able to tell a difference in taste this way. I found out Im a sweeter oyster gal while my husband enjoyed the brinier one. With our oysters we got a glass of the NV Azimut Cava Brut Nature-excellent with all of the oysters! We will get this glass again. Next, clams. This is a MUST GET! The broth was outstanding and a different vibe from your typical "clams in white wine broth". Next, Pork Belly. I usually love Pork Belly, and this was mentioned as a must try a lot in the reviews, so that's why we got it. But the Pork Belly is definitely Pork Belly-ing here. Super rich (normal), and the accompanying flavors were strong and also fatty. It was a little heavy for us on this night. Great option if you don't like seafood, but if you do, go for the Halibut instead. We had a couple next to us who got the Halibut and I could smell that we missed out on that dish. So I would highly recommend you get the Halibut (even though we never tried it. I can just tell it's amazing). Dessert was Spiced Chocolate Pot De Creme. Again, fantastic! I honestly wasn't expecting this to be so good but the chef hit it out of the park. Really this review is more so I can remember what I got and liked/didn't like and can order the winners again. Because we will definitely be back!

The location is beautiful and has a lot of potentially, but we were deeply disappointed with the…read moreservice and some of the staff. We went on Father's Day Sunday to celebrate my husband with our 2 year old. Right from the beginning, they told us they didn't have any high chairs or booster seats, so the whole time, we had to try to keep him seated on our laps. The server also gave us 1 menu and stated " it was their only one", which what? Really? Anyway, we decided not to make it a big deal, and made the best of it, but we were disappointed to see that the menu is very limited, and overly priced. The servers acted like they didn't want to be at work, we even observed a customer adding a last minute order when she received her check, watched the server make a face and then walk away, under her breath making eye contact with another coworker and said " Oh my God!". We were astonished to see the lack of professionalism of this establishment. They also charge for additional condiments, $4/ 1/2 oz of ketchup. Apparently there is a mandatory 22% gratuity charge with your bill, so maybe that is why the service is mediocre to poor, as they don't care about their attitude, they know they're getting a tip anyway. Beautiful views, poor service, and limited meal options.

Oysters on ice, Chartreuse in the glass, One Last Word…read moreturned into drinks that surpassed, Service was warm, the patio serene, Five stars for Fremont's best scene.

We've always wanted to try Le Coin, and happened to be in the area yesterday and were able to walk…read morein at about 8:15pm with no reservation. I loved our little table, and the entire restaurant had such a European vibe. We asked our server a lot of questions about food and drinks, and he steered us in the right direction. We had the tomato peach salad, the octopus, the New York steak, and the beef tenderloin. The steak was divine! I loved how it was accompanied by a bordelaise sauce and herb butter. The fries had crispy sage on top which was SO GOOD. Everything was seasoned well and was balanced. Both my partner and I were very satisfied with our choices. To pair with our delicious bites, I had two fabulous glasses of French red wine, and my partner loved his cocktails. We didn't know about their extensive chartreuse list, so that was a cool surprise! We're already talking about planning a trip back.