This restaurant is located within the Lodge Hotel, which itself is located within the grounds of St. Edwards State Park. Parking is free with Discovery Pass. Alternatively, there is free valet service, but it is expected that you will tip. The atmosphere surrounding the restaurant is wonderful. The historic seminary building is gorgeous and the grounds offer plenty of hiking trails and photo opportunities. A 15 minutes hike takes you to the waterfront. The restaurant service is great as well. We were seated promptly and the waitress took our order within a reasonable amount of time. The food came out after another 15 minutes wait. We ordered the pork belly and rib tips (beef). For the price, I found the food to be mediocre. The meats were over seasoned and soaking its own grease. It would have been nice to have some rice or potatoes to go along with the protein, but no, it was literally a piece of meat with one tiny vegetable leaf on top or to the side. There was very little vegetable that accompanied the main course, so we had to order a separate appetizer salad for $12. The portions for everything were really small, about half the size of other similar restaurants, but the prices were well over $30 per item. Also, there was an unexpected "culinary charge" added to the bill, which was kind of off-putting. I would like to know of these charges prior to seeing the bill. read more

I read the reviews and decided to validated it by myself. Dinner before Christmas... Love: -The old building is now new and alive again. -I enjoyed the round table for fluid table conversation. -Service was professional and to the point. Our water jar was not refill when it was empty. -Valet parking is complementary. Rooms for Improvement: -The brick pathway to the hotel/restaurant is a hazard for stiletto heels to walk on. My heels got stuck in every steps and it damaged my heels. Ladies, walk on the far left/right side to save your tiny heels from the cracks between the bricks! -Tonight's meal is above par in taste and creativity. However, It's not James Beard level kind of good tonight. Entree's: -The duck itself is cooked to perfection but the sides did not married with the main ingredients. The vegetable was so tough to chew and the chard fragrance is a bit overpowering. -The pork chop is boneless. It arrived in pink; good sign, but the taste was lacking and a bit dry and oily as the same time. Meat is dry and sides are oily. -1out of 3 desserts were undesirable. 1 dish was not baked throughout. My Sunday was excellent. All in all, I think dinner is a 2.5 to 3 stars rating and is a Needs Improvement. I am hoping it will be better when we get back to the new normal (not pandemic). At the moment, I think it is safer to do brunch than dinner here. Thank you for bringing St Edwards back to live! read more

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SO GOOD. New favorite brunch spot. Everything on their menu has been delicious. My favorite was probably the Benedict. My only gripes are that the eggs were over cooked on the edges and the kefir was too sour/watery. The ambiance is lovely. Stroll through the park on a Sunday morning and then grab some tasty food. All the servers and the hostess are kind and cheerful. read more

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Stopped by for brunch recently and really enjoyed the whole experience here. From the beautiful grounds to the complimentary valet parking, one's first impressions of the Lodge at St. Edward was great. Once inside, the dining room is spacious and gorgeous and love all of the curved booths. Our table ordered the petite wagyu bavette and fries, cavatelli and the mushroom tartine. The bavette was our favorite - perfectly cut and grilled. The cavatelli was also quite good but a little heavy, while the tartine could have used a bit more richness. The wine list was small but well-selected (loved the Cadence Cab Franc). Service was solid, and definitely take some time to explore the hotel while you are there. Definitely a nice addition for the area, and will definitely return here soon. read more

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Overall I must say I was impressed with my dinner at Cedar + Elm. Good ambiance, attentive service, and solid food. You are asked to order all of your food at once, which was no problem for us. We were seated in a cozy private booth and the waiter was efficiently attentive. We started with the Mushroom Flatbread ($18) which was a wise choice. This menu item is a MUST TRY. Of everything we ate, that dish is what I will remember tomorrow. My main entrée was the black truffle and corn ravioli ($28) which was light and delightful and the hubs has the black duck ($36) which he absolutely loved. I don't typically like duck, but I tried a bit and I had to admit it was really good. Why not 5 stars you ask? Well, service wise, I didn't feel like I was an "honored guest" like you do at really fine dining establishments, which I feel this place aspires to be. It was very good, but not top shelf. Same with the food in general. Very good but not "This is amazing! My new go-to for every celebration or fancy date night." I will be back for sure, just maybe not next week. Pros They use the proper rock ice in the old fashioned Mushroom Flatbread is a truffle masterpiece Great ambiance Efficient friendly service Cons None! read more

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Dinner on a Wednesday night for Mother in Law's 90th birthday. The food was just ok. Halibut and Shrimp fritters $16, dry, couldn't taste the seafood, it was all filler. Definitely needed the lemon dill & caper remoulade, which was a little salty. Everything spiced flatbread $18, again with the capers (putting capers on everything doesn't make it "fancy" it just makes it salty). It was fine. Chips & Dip $15 caramelized onion dip, chives, Applewood smoked salmon roe. TOOOO much roe. Very fishy tasting, overwhelmed the dip. Wagyu Bavette Steak $44, the beets on the side absolutely overwhelmed the steak, which was tough. Listen, a Bavette is just a flank. A tough but tasty cut, if it's cut right. This wasn't. Plancha seared Sea Scallops $38. Cooked perfectly. I enjoyed this dish, I thought, until the next day a co-worker asked what I ate for dinner last night and I COULD NOT REMEMBER. So it was fine. Not one dish was, "Oh, wow, that is TASTY!" The service. . .the waiter just wasn't friendly. My mother in law could not hear him, it was very obvious, she looked confused and she asked him to repeat himself, he did nothing to help her. He didn't raise his voice, or even look at her. Other people brought our food and water and cleared plates, all this guy had to do was take our order and make us feel welcome. Well, I guess he did take our order. We were asked to not provide our appetizer order until we provided our entrée orders. One couple had gotten there later than the other four. . .we wanted an appetizer to eat while we waited for them to order a drink and peruse the menu. No. I guess the chef wants all food at the same time. Ok, well then bring us all our entrees at the same time. Two dishes were substantially behind the rest brought to the table, which is ok, but not generally "done" at the sort of upscale restaurant they are pretending to be. One final note, the staff other than the waiter seemed very friendly! The hostess, the food servers, the staff at the front desk of the hotel and most especially the valet. That young man was RUNNING to help everybody and was so very friendly. He told us everybody needs to valet their car, but we had a pet in a carrier in ours so then he couldn't and he genuinely seemed to feel badly that we had to go park our own car. (It wasn't far.) Perhaps his wonderful greeting when we arrived set us up for disappointment by the waiter. Or maybe the waiter needs to take some smiling lessons from that kid. TLDR: Food just ok, service just ok. Not worth returning. read more

Cedar + Elm - The cocktail made with their own honey was very tasty! - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Great spot, great food , great ambiance! Amazing spot! It's an experience! What a historic location and great art featured throughout !

Afternoon Tea at Cedar and Elm, located in the Lodge at St.Edward State Park is divine! Food is delicious and plentiful and the teas are great. I love the atmosphere inside the restaurant. It's bright, airy, and beautiful. The perfect space for afternoon tea to celebrate a friend's birthday. There was an acoustic guitar duo performing the day we were there and they were fantastic. There were probably 8 other tables of afternoon tea patrons when we came on a Friday afternoon. Cedar & Elm only offers afternoon tea on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30-4:30pm and you have to make a reservation ahead of time on Open Table and prepay. The food was already on the table when we were seated, which was kind of nice. In addition to the sweet and savory food items, and tea, the table was also set with a gorgeous lavender and pineapple drink. Service was friendly and excellent. Everything we ate and drank was divine. I will definitely be going back for afternoon tea at Cedar & Elm. It's spendy but a delightful and worthwhile splurge. Probably the best afternoon tea experience I've had in and around Seattle. Highly recommend. If you enjoy afternoon tea, this one is not to be missed! read more

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It's ahead of the game simply by the location. St. Edwards Park. The Lodge. Beautiful. The service is great. We've been there for brunch and lunch. Surprisingly, there were a lot of open tables. I'm sure this changes during Happy Hours. The food is excellent. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food and the great ambience. read more

My husband and I got take-out from this beautiful new restaurant twice this month. If we would've gotten take-out just once, I definitely would've given them 5 stars. However, there was some inconsistency with our second order. Our first order was absolutely superb. We tried several different dishes on our first order - the octopus, the halibut, the scallops, the tomato bisque, and the crispy shaved celery salad. Everything was bursting with flavor. We were delighted. The customer service was top-notch the first time, also. The gentleman on the phone for our first order was super sweet, pleasant, and accommodating. My husband and I enjoyed every single dish for our first order, but the dish that we both enjoyed by far the most on our first order was the octopus starter. It was amazing! The texture and flavor of the octopus were perfection. Firm, but not rubbery, and easy to bite into cleanly. The orange sauce on the octopus was scrumptious! My husband and I split the octopus starter on our first take out order, since we had ordered only one of each of several dishes, since we were trying things out. We both felt like we wanted a full octopus starter, we loved it so much! So, a couple of weeks later (both orders were placed earlier this month, July 2021), we placed our second to-go order from Cedar + Elm - for 3 octopus starters only! Maybe the restaurant didn't like us ordering only the 3 octopus starters and nothing else? If so, I suppose I can kind of understand that - however, we had really loved that octopus! For our second take-out order of only the octopus starters, the texture of the octopus was quite different than it was on our first order. It was too tough, quite hard to bite into, and a tad bit rubbery. Also, the sauce was too spicy, which hadn't been an issue at all on our first order. Customer service was well above average for our second order, but lacked the warmth and finesse of the first time that we ordered from this restaurant - so we noticed a bit of inconsistency with that, too. We would definitely give this restaurant another chance, for sure. I feel like the restaurant may still be finding its footing, but the location is great, the customer service is excellent, and the food is superbly unique (with just the one exception in our second take-out order). The first octopus starter was among the best appetizers that we have ever tasted. We will probably place a more diverse take-out order the third time around, and hope for the best. We're very glad this restaurant is here. We think it is a delightful addition to the Kenmore area. With a few improvements, and greater consistency, this restaurant has the potential to be a shining star. read more

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Been wanting to try their brunch and it's seemingly always booked. I was lucky enough to snag a Mother's Day reservation well in advance. Overall our food was good. I got the eggs Benedict and I guess I'm just not a huge fan of spinach, otherwise it was decent, my wife got the French toast which was good but wasn't mind blowing or something noteworthy that I can't wait to go back for. Service was great though. We will go back and try their dinner menu and see how that goes. read more

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Last time we went to Cedar and Elm was about a year ago. It was a great experience: solid decor, great staff, amazing food and fantastic drinks. So my wife and I were excited to return this last weekend with high hopes. The atmosphere was still there and the drinks were on point, but the food had definitely dropped a few steps since our last visit. The cauliflower soup looked great on the menu. After ordering it, we waited about 20 minutes for it to arrive. The sesame-dipped focaccia was a bit odd, and the soup was lukewarm at best. I'm guessing it sat around before being served to us. For entrees, there were 6 items on the menu. Half of which were beef, the remaining were a Halibut dish, Chicken Schnitzel, and Cauliflower steaks. We had the first 2. The halibut tasted fine, but lacked really any sides. So essentially $42 for a small slice of fish. I had the Schnitzel (I don't eat beef and the Cauliflower option wasn't sold very well to us). It was huge. Tasted fine, but besides the sauce, had no other sides along with it. Again, the dishes felt reduced to the main meat...and some sauce. Where are the veggies or anything else that makes the dish? When it came to desserts, my wife was excited to try one of the 8 desserts featured on the online menu. Specifically the Buttermilk pie. The server told us they didn't currently have a dessert menu, and it essentially came down to gelato, some other non-notable dessert and an odd shiitake mushroom dessert that the server noted "half the people didn't like". So we had to scramble to find another place for dessert. Overall, our dinner was a C- grade. For paying a premium, customers expect a certain completeness to the meal experience. The drinks and atmosphere were great, but the food side stumbled. read more

I used to really like food and services at Cedar + Elm. I have been there a few times both for brunch and dinner. However, recently, their food quality has gone down massively. At the time of this review, I ordered frittata and it came out sad, wet, and not amazing like it used to be. The management should look at how to make their food constantly good. Otherwise, customers would not go back there often. read more

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Disappointing. Meh. Pros: -Pretty setting in the state park, lots of thought went into the design and restoration of this building. - great to see this space being used. It has so much potential. - staff was reactively polite. Would have like more proactive welcoming and service. If you're the type who is comfortable saying "hi! I'm here for my reservation.... How are you?" Then this is the place for you. - breakfast potatoes were seasoned and tasty. - offered dessert - offered to proactively split the bill. - sweet mannered server -quick service Cons: -The design could still use a bit more "life". Feels sterile and the empty halls/spaces can feel creepy. -No advertised delineation between breakfast/brunch menu abd booking times. - different menu prices for the same item between breakfast/brunch was weird. - plated presentation was poor /bland for such a beautiful space. (Egg skillet dropped on my plate with a few potatoes) - would have loved another champs but was never offered. - Avocado toast was bland. - parking. "Free" valet (5 steps away from drop off) Or purchase a day Discover pass ($10) or great if you have an annual pass. I'm rooting for the Lodge to be successful, it's just not there. Misses the boat in big areas- bland food, bland service, nothing stands out. This is my second time here and both times I've felt like I've had to be extra friendly just to be noticed, served and valued. There's so many other places in the area that I enjoy where as a customer, you don't have to work so hard to be served and valued. I struggled with 1 or 2 stars. I went with 2 bc I wasn't treated badly. It just feels strange to have to work so hard at a place of hospitality. read more

I thought it was pretty cool that this place was within a park - the scenery to drive here was absolutely beautiful. Now, for parking I happened to utilize the valet (they were super nice!) - don't forget to bring cash! I went during brunch/lunch time and sat on the patio, since it was a beautiful day - which was a mistake since the table I was given had absolutely no shade/umbrella over it. I happened to be the only person with no umbrella, so I cooked a bit, but that's okay. haha. The server initially was super nice - he took my order which was an Arnold palmer and their Handmade Pappardelle Pasta (with a mushroom Bolognese sauce). As I waited for my order, the patio space was in good spirit, everyone else but me was under an umbrella and were chatting away. Looking inside it wasn't too busy. In about 10 min I got my Arnold palmer. Another 30 min later I got my plate of Handmade Pappardelle Pasta. The first thing that I noticed with the pasta was that it was luke warm, so the pasta itself already clumped & blocked up to each other - I tried to spend time separating the pasta, but it just couldn't be done since it was so stuck to each other. The sauce itself wasn't too bad, it would've been nice to be able to try it with the pasta. I ended up not bothering with finishing the plate and waited to flag down a server to get my check. I waited a good 15min and the same 3 people passed by a couple of times before I was able to get someone's attention. My assumption is that when I went they were a bit short staffed, which is understandable. Personally, I wouldn't go back, but it did seem that groups get more attention at this restaurant, so it could honestly be a better experience when you go in as a group. The other tables around me seemed like they were having a good time! read more

Cedar + Elm - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Beautiful new place with beautiful food by chef Jason Wilson and team. I came for the hotel but the restaurant was too pretty to ignore. Love the bright beautiful setting, high ceilings and palm trees. It has the beautiful old school charm meet the new modern decor with palm trees. What's not to like. Outdoor seating was there too though they are not sure if dogs will be allowed yet on the patio. Or at least that's what my server tells me. Came for brunch: it was pretty mellow. I got to pick any booth I want. They are all so beautiful. I love the decor in case if I didn't say it already :) I came last weekend so they are still under a week old. The staff was a little unsure about a few things and a little slow. But I wasn't in a rush so it was a ok. Brunch: Grilled avocado toast with poached egg added. Brioche French toast and the Two fresh day creek farm eggs! The grilled avocado toast: it was good and tasty. Added eggs were not cook to order so we had to send it back. They offered to make new ones: it was great. But it took about 20 minutes for 2 poached eggs and by the time we got it, we were done eating. The brioche French toast: it was not as fluffy: on the dryer side. But love the creme fresh berries and vanilla mascarpone. Two Fresh Day Creek Farm Eggs: got it over medium with potatoes, bacon, chicken apple sausage and sautéed spinach. The potatoes! They were amazing. Chunky, almost look like a pastry. And very tasty. Also got a coffee: a little mishap with decaf/ non decaf. It was a relaxing peaceful brunch! The only down side: we got sick after our brunch here. Not sure which dish but it wasn't great. Total 4 stars experience with 3 stars food. Since I can't do 3.5 stars.. I'm rounding up to 4 for this new comer. It is still pandemic. read more

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A classy restaurant that recently opened in May with both tasty food and gorgeous aesthetics! I had anticipated the portions to be small, but they turned out to be filling. No dress code requirements, though it is a perfect location for portrait photos. ----- Chia Seed, Coconut, Lime Pudding: mint, mango, almond, basil ($10). A healthy dish that is packed with nutrients from the chia seeds. The mango was refreshingly sweet and ripe. We didn't taste much of the coconut or lime flavor, but the mint was definitely noticeable. ----- Cocoa Cascara Granola Parfait: fresh berries, fruits, vanilla yogurt ($12). I liked the granola which balanced well with the creamy yogurt and fruit. The bowl came with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries. ----- Chinese Style Congee: roasted heirloom chicken, tofu, scallions, chilis, farm egg ($16). The congee exceeded my expectations! It's not the prettiest dish, but the rice porridge was cooked well with strips of chicken mixed in. The poached egg on top had that runny egg yolk, and the toppings plus sauce that were served on the side complimented the dish. ----- Brioche French Toast: Vermont maple syrup, fresh berries, vanilla mascarpone ($15). The waitress recommended this dish in addition to the congee. My brother ordered this and liked it. ----- Beet Scarlet Detox: beet, orange, ginger ($9). A smooth, earthy hand-pressed juice, although the orange might have been a bit odd with the beet. ----- I had made a 9 AM weekday reservation over the phone and was surprised to find that we were the only customers. Staff was friendly and attentive. They even handed a postcard for us to write in which they'll send to the designated address! Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The place is located inside The Lodge at St. Edward Park. While there isn't any public parking, there is a complimentary valet service, so make sure to bring cash for tipping. read more

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Hm. Parking situation was strange. We valet parked only to see the valet park our car right next to valet park stand next to the entrance. We could have done that. Huh. Made a reservation in advance and we could dine at 9:15 am or noon. We picked the 9:15 and showed up to a beautiful but empty dining room. People didn't start tricking in until 10:30. We drove a ways to make the 9:15 time so that was a little odd. The live harp was cool. Geez. How could this beautiful avocado toast be so bland/tasteless? Zero seasoning on it. Seriously confused. Ir you want a knock-out avocado toast, go to Bellden Cafe in Bellevue or Sano Cafe on Mercer Island. Funny, it was served on these tiny plates that was the exact size of the meal. It was really awkward to cut without tipping the plate around and also awkward to pick up to take a bite bc if some should fall, it would land on the table. In contrast, my brother in law ordered a side of sausage and it came rolling around on a larger plate. Very limited menu. Service very green.. The brunch frittata was a dollar less than the breakfast one for the same description. Presentation of the food needs help. The week before, my sister went to the bar downstairs- kinda creepy vibe down there, and had to order charcuterie four times and when it came it was like a slab of salami on a plate. Because of that bad experience, after breakfast we went to the bar upstairs by the dining room. Only a couple other tables were occupied but we had to go get the waitress to ask for our bill, After we used the bathroom we told the front desk there was no TP in 2/3 stalls and their response was basically "we know, we're working on it" totally not polished in every way. I would warn everyone no matter their taste to stay clear of this place at least until the food improves. There were so many little mishaps, SO MANY that were really amateur-level stuff. It's too bad because the space upstairs is beautiful and the location is interesting. Enjoyed looking at the art and historical pictures with captions in the hallways and walking the grounds. read more

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Wife and I had a great dinner here last night Food was delicious with awesome service from our server Jessica We will be back for sure read more

This place is an absolute gem. On a cold Sunday morning, brunch here made us feel like we were on vacation near the beach. With the high ceilings and refined decor, the dining room at cedar and elm is a welcomed escape from our regular spots on the east side. The congee was delicious, and my chicken and waffles has me arguing with myself whether it deserves my #1 pick or my #2...in all of the chicken and waffles I've ever had. The green juice and sea salt maple cinnamon latte were also well executed. Overall, we're so glad we eventually checked this place out, because we'll certainly be back for more. read more

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I had an enjoyable dinner at Cedar + Elm. Everyone in my party unanimously agreed that the food and service were great. We ordered several appetizers including the Harissa-roasted Organic Carrots, Oysters, Roasted Apples with Burrata. I loved the carrots! They were tender and had so much flavor from the harissa sauce. The oysters were a bit small but tasted super fresh. The roasted apples with burrata delightfully surprised me by being more savory that I expected. I had the roasted duck as my entrée, which was delicious. I left nothing to spare. Pairing a piece of candied kumquat with each bite of duck was a compliment to the duck's richness. Lastly, overall customer service was excellent. Our food came out in a timely manner, and our server was incredibly helpful and attentive. read more

Beautiful location in historic building that is now an Inn surrounded by the beautiful St Edward's State Park. Stylishly decorated restaurant, and high quality food and drink. read more

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I decided to embark on a solo adventure on a scorching day, treating myself to some indulgence. My plan was to dine alone and envision myself strolling down a magical path, meandering through towering trees and sparkling lights. Although it was just the path leading to St. Edward Park, it felt like a whole new realm. So silly me, I made the mistake of parking in the wrong area. The ranger who checked for parking passes was a charming man who kindly directed me to the valet for Cedar and Elm. This place is but a dream. Sweetheart. Rule #1 Don't be like me... Make a Reservation. It's always a good idea to let the restaurant know why you're dining with them. This way, they can make sure your dining experience is top-notch and your guests feel extra special. It's just a small gesture of consideration that goes a long way. I highly recommend Jillian as your server, but if she's not available, don't worry. You'll still be in good hands with the other beautiful servers like Angel and Jose. However, you may miss out on experiencing Jillian's unique charm, which I was lucky enough to experience. Jillian introduced me to Cedar & Elm's menu, and I began with their Addicting Kale & Arugula salad. The chef's garden provided fresh herbs and edible flowers, which were paired with a parmesan dressing that had preserved lemon. The flavors in my mouth were a beautiful combination of tangy citrus, fresh herbs, and cheese. I paired the salad with the Quinta De Santiago Vinho Verde, which had a creamy taste with a slight effervescence and a back note of naughty pineapple. Next, I had the Handmade Ricotta Gnudi For those who are unfamiliar, Gnudi is a type of gnocchi that is more robust and has a thicker texture. It's like the thick-thighed cousin of gnocchi with a bit of attitude. This dish was full of honesty. like going over to your girlfriend's house painting a mask on your face and shoving pasta and buttery bread sticks in your mouth telling each other like it is. So, go ahead and order it but let's keep this dish between us, okay? Shhh... So here is the part where I tell you I had a stunning Scallop Dish that was not on the menu. Sorry not sorry it was mouthwatering. Take a look at that photo and just wish you were me. This dish was paired with the Domaine de Montcy 'Cabriole' Pinot Noir Blend. (Light & pleasant). But lucky you I also Devoured the Hearth Roasted Black Cod. To be continued.... read more

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My aunt came from out of town and wanted to treat us to a nice dinner, so we tried out Cedar + Elm on a Friday night! We were able to secure a reservation a couple of days before, but I definitely suggest getting one earlier to secure the time of your choice. The service was great, we got a booth that was right behind a big plant, not that great of a view, but I'm assuming that was because we went at a "fancy date night" time and we had a toddler with us . The place is amazing, it used to be a seminary, I definitely suggest getting there early and exploring the grounds. And if you have toddlers like us, there's a great playground right there where they can get their wiggles out before dinner. The food was great! We tried the pork chop, the trout and the filet mignon. They were all epic. And the toddler was great just sampling a bit off our plates and the bread service. Definitely a nice dinner/date night atmosphere and I'm sure if there are only adults in your party you'd get a way better table haha. read more

The entire staff at Cedar and Elm restaurant were all so friendly and gracious. Excellent service provided by Sophia and Kevin, their Director of Food and Beverage who took such great care of us. The brunch entrees were all so flavorful with attractive presentations. We sampled butter croissants, morning glory muffins and pan du chocolat. Decadent desserts enjoyed by everyone!! Savored the dark bold taste of coffee, fresh orange juice and wonderful champagne...this Restaurant delivers a pleasurable dining experience! I highly recommend it!!! You will love the ambiance and the live harp mellow music in the background. The grounds are so beautiful. read more

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Just not that great food, especially for the price point. The kale salad was really good, and so was the bread, but entrees weren't good

So so good! The place is beautiful and our experience was great. We had a 1PM reservation and the hostess was wonderful. The lodge and dinning is very classy. The only thing I would recommend is a higher standard for the wait staff. Clothing should be ironed, hair tied back if it's long and masks should be more neutral and not in such "distracting" prints and colors. read more

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Beautiful ambience and great service. The downfall was that we went on Father's Day and unfortunately the food was served lukewarm/cold. I think they were struggling to keep up. The Benedict's we ordered were served lukewarm. They would have been out of this world if served warm. The mushroom frittata dish was not only served cold but it was bland and the carmalized onions and cheddar that were described in the dish was non existent. It was a big disappointment. We will go again when it's not during a holiday. We would give 5 stars for ambience and service and 3 1/2 for food. read more

My mom and I went to lunch here to take advantage of Seattle Restaurant Week - which is a great way to sample restaurants on one's bucket list. The food was outstanding. Well, so was the service and the space. It was beautiful but relaxed and casual. We had the carrot soup (piping hot and delicious), the steak salad (extraordinary), the bread service (wow) and the homemade chips. And the pumpkin pie and opera cake for dessert. All elevated, nice portions. All and all a lovely experience that we intend to repeat! Thank you!!! read more

This place has great potential, but unfortunately the service level is very mediocre and the choices that you get for the menu are quite limited. It's a fantastic location, beautiful restaurant rooms, great views. But an unnecessary issue is, TIPFLATION. Guys this is not Seattle! Why add a 3% charged to your food price? Pls just add a dollar to the prices instead. It's irritating to have the bill presented to you and then see four or five dollars added for "culinary" experience I mean, I don't care how you run your restaurant. Are you gonna also charge me for yr electricity bill or washing the tablecloth!? I don't care about yr cost breakdown -- just give me the price I'm going to pay and don't nickel and dime me at the end of the meal. Very very annoying!! NOT going back! read more

We popped over to Cedar + Elm after I ran a half marathon, so this review is based upon my fuzzy post-race memories. The overall atmosphere is open, bright, and only carries a hint of "hotel cafeteria" that is likely impossible to remove completely due to the nature of the building itself. The space is comfortable and classy without being pretentious and the staff is attentive and friendly without being excessively casual for such an establishment. The big Windows and bright walls which are important for any building in a PNW forest do remove a level of intimacy and warmth that I enjoy most when dining; however I plan to come back and see if evening hours are able to provide such ambiance. I ordered two cocktails to ease muscular pain and warm myself up from the inside out and they were an absolute delight! Extra points for integrating Herbs and roots from the garden and forest!!! I want to take lessons from the bartender and set up my own home apothecary with nettleroot infused spirits and other such whimsical creations. Creative, seasonal Mocktails also provided if you are abstaining! I ordered the scramble, which arrived in the fashion of a Spanish tortilla with arugula on top. I generally find greens as a garnish to be uncreative and awkward, and this was no exception. The greens were quite fresh, however, and their bitterness was well paired with the rest of the meal, indicating intelligent forethought. I would prefer them integrated in my tortilla/scramble rather than thrown on top so that I don't look like a grazing horse while eating my eggs. That look is best reserved for salads. I'm looking forward to returning soon for dinner and an updated post! Despite not being fully present to best share my experience, C+E left a positive enough impression that I'm looking forward to my return and would recommend others give them a try when in the Kenmore/Juanita area. read more

Cedar + Elm - This is advertised as a scramble but more closely resembles a Spanish tortilla. - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

I'm giving this 5 stars although we had a take-the-order-then-disappear waitress. Overall, the service was delightful. Especially busser who brought our food to us, and then covered for our waitress when she failed to reappear. Seriously, she took our order and never returned to ask how any of our food was (we ordered 4 courses and she asked about 0). We asked our busser to flag her down twice so we could order wine with our main course. That took awhile, so we enjoyed the wine with dessert too. The food was delicious and nicely plated. We had the artichokes and fritters to start. The tuna crudo (my favorite dish) for a first course. He had the scallops with the most delicious strawberry salsa. I had the agnoletti pasta which was nice and light. For dessert, he had the brown sugar butter cake with apricots and I had the chocolate bar. Both were very tasty, and plated in a deconstructed manner. His cocktail was savory and delicious. My mojito was good, but lacked mint... which I thought was the whole point of the drink. I'm not sure what happened there. Love how they've decorated the place, and I'm thankful the building is being used in a respectful manner. read more

We have eaten at Cedar and Elm many times (even since the opening!) and the restaurant has repeatedly shown its excellence. Our experience encompasses at least 30 visits thru the years. To start, there is lots of parking available and valet service, which is great for kids and older guests. We've come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and every time service has been wonderful. The servers are professional, welcoming and experienced. During one of our visits my father accidentally dropped a wine glass. The manager himself Kevin immediately took the time to fully clean up the mess and get us a new glass of wine. The whole wait staff team was awesome during the situation and helped us right away. For food, nothing much to say, awesome as usual. Same with the bar, food is outstanding and flavorful there too. This place is fantastic and definitely is worth your visit. read more

Mom came here with a couple of girlfriends and really liked it, so she wanted to bring me, K, and dad here for lunch. It's located at the lodge, inside of St. Edwards park in Kenmore. It's a beautiful restaurant space. I do appreciate a smaller menu (easier to choose from and expectations is that the food should be executed better - in my opinion), but it was slightly lacking for me. We started off great with honey glazed Washington ribs. They were five pieces of pork ribs, cooked well and crispy with a tasty glaze. for our mains, me, k, and dad all ordered the (American wagyu) burger and mom got the grilled bavette steak salad, well done. All the burgers were ordered medium, but they came out more medium well. Which is fine, but there was something about the texture of the burger that threw me off. It was almost, mealy (?) if that's the right way to describe it. It could have been the grind on the meat or the meat mixture that was giving me that texture. I'm not sure if this kind of burger would have been better if it was well done? But I wouldn't get it again. The saving grace was the fries. They were so good! The potatoes seemed to be in some kind of light coating that kept the fries nice and crispy, crunchy and addicting. As for the steak salad, mom really enjoyed it. The steak was ordered well done (she is immunocompromised and is not supposed to eat any meats raw or uncooked egg yolks, etc), and the steak was unevenly cooked. Some of it was medium well and part of it was medium rare. As it was not busy at all in the restaurant, I expected a better care of the cook of our meals. Our server was attentive and great. They offer complimentary valet (otherwise if you self-park, you will have to pay. Unless you have a discovery pass). Due to yelp being yelp, I gave this place a 3, but it's more a 3.5. I'm willing to give this place another shot. read more

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I wanted to give a higher review so I'm going to go back for dinner and see what their meal options are all about. We went for brunch. The ambiance is amazing in their building. It was so festive in there with all their Christmas decorations and with all the windows that brought in all the natural light. I loved it! We walked around the building after breakfast so I highly recommend to do this. A lot of history to take in. Ok, let's talk about the food. The service was great and nothing to complain about. The Mimosa was very good, and the juice tasted delightful with the champagne. Spot on there! The brunch options weren't my favorite so I decide to branch out and try something completely different. I opted for the Chinese style congee, which had tofu and chicken in it. There was literally two mini pieces of chicken. The flavor was bluh but I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't impressed at all so this is why I need to go back for dinner. I've heard good things about their dinner so we shall see. My friend got the skillet scramble and she said it was good. read more

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My husband and I had brunch before checking in to the Lodge. I recommend The fried chicken sandwich. It's prepared with a boneless chicken thighs and twice fried. The bun was soft, the pickles were a great compliment to the aoli. The twice fried French fries were addicting My husband had perfectly poached eggs and delicious thick sliced bacon. The sourdough bread did not disappoint. It had a great chew and was the perfect vehicle for the yummy raspberry jam. We are looking forward to dinner tonight The Americano was aromatic and smooth. No cream needed Our server Anthony was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Brunch was a great start for our stay at The Lodge read more

First time coming here since the seminary was restored as "The Lodge." The entire experience was excellent, from food to service to ambiance. Ordered the schnitzel as main entree, but also sampled some of the other dishes. Everything was delicious, but my favorites were definitely the schnitzel and the fries. For dessert, I got the matcha crème brûlée and loved it. It had great balance of flavors and was not overwhelmingly sweet. read more

Cedar + Elm - Schnitzel and Halibut - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

The place is beautiful and nice that is close to the state park. Service is very confusing. We arrived 30 min before closing the place was nearly empty and the lady said there was an waiting list, expect to wait 10. Gave my number to waiting list after 20min it was almost 2pm I went to check. Place still empty and notice she forgot about us. We sat right away and service took so long, cocktails took long staff apologized for the delay. Cocktails were ok. Black Manhattan very watery and fir fizz not fizzy. Food came in a big portion, so maybe split a dish for two. Overall chicken and waffles were good and special crab cake eggs Benedict were like dive bar looks, messy. Good place for a picture. Would come back with friends that care about the looks and not the food. Would give a discount because they had a wedding before, so maybe the staff was overwhelmed in the kitchen?! read more

Cedar + Elm - Big portions - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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I enjoyed an amazing brunch with a girlfriend at Cedar+Elm. I love to brunch and this place did not disappoint. The experience started off great with valet parking. Always great when you get straight to your brunch vs looking for parking. I was greeted with a smile and promptly sat (I did have a reservation). I split the chicken and waffles with my girlfriend and we each had mimosas. I highly recommend. I'll be back in the spring to enjoy brunch and hike through the grounds. read more

Cedar + Elm - Malted Waffle and Buttermilk Fried Chicken & a side of Bacon - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

This was 4th time to this restaurant. First time in the months after opening our merry party of three was delighted with food service and setting. This wonderful experience kept me coming back. Second time service was so bad that it affected the tone of our conversation and made for a bad night. Third time was totally unremarkable. Tonight- valet was MIA. Restaurant 25% capacity so in that gorgeous big room kind of feel adrift. Drinks were unremarkable. They have pared back the menu to - excellent bread and butter ($8 + $3) ; one standard mixed greens salad and one glucky kale and arugula nightmare we couldn't eat; delicate black cod was perfectly prepared; ribs were unremarkable. We decided to skip dessert. If/when someone suggests Cedar and Elm, recommend you get a look at current menu and read recent reviews. read more