What happened to Daniel's Broiler on Leschi? We were there August 25th, 2023. There were four people in our party and not any of us had a quality steak, sides, or even the cocktails. The atmosphere was dull, our Saturday night dinner felt like an old folks home. Our service was just okay, I only ate 1/2 of my filet and the other three had their steaks taken away because all four of us had (expensive) steaks that were less quality than the local grocery store. I have had many meals, at Daniel's Broiler, but I'm sure we will not pay for another meal there at the Leschi location in the future. This location has lost its appeal and service. There are many choices for a fantastic steak dinner, choose wisely. Our dinner and drinks, including Daniel's policy of the mandatory "gratuity" was $700. Of course we paid and tipped directly our server but there are better places to go. read more

Wonderful ambiance, intimate but lovely high-end interior, and on point service. Bar/lunch menu has lower priced options, the staff happily split a salad and burger for my husband and I. Noticed a private room upstairs for celebrations or business events. Highly recommend . read more

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Checked the calendar and guess what???? It's the start of my birthday week! My sister called me up to make plans for a dinner and she surprised me by picking Daniels. I have never been to Daniels but of course I have heard of it and I was so excited to give their steaks a try. We all started with different cocktails. I ordered a whiskey mule and mannnnn it was good! After a long discussion we were all ready to order our food. 3 of us ended up ordering the Boneless Ribeye. The steak arrived so beautiful and perfectly cooked. I really enjoy the butter Daniels cook the steak with. It adds a nice touch of flavor! With our steak we ordered a bottle of red wine (see picture). I would 100% reccomend it was very nice. After the dinner we ordered cheesecake and the waiter was nice enough to give me a box with 2 macaroons for my birthday. Speaking of the waiter... he provided great service. Daniels this was my first experience and I really enjoyed it. You have a new customer! - Colter read more

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Went last night. Never been to this location, but the maître d' made a point of telling me it is the original location. Anyway, the service was good and Franklin was very nice and accommodating; we even took his advice on the wine and he was not wrong. The problem is, compared to the Bellevue location and Lake Union location, the food was subpar. This, in my mind comes down to the chef and the kitchen. I ordered the NY strip medium rare and my wife got the grass fed Piedmontese Filet mignon. We both got the garlic mashed potatoes. If you put the word "garlic" in the name, I expect to taste garlic. NOPE! No garlic flavor in the potatoes. As to what I'm spending the money on. My NY was cooked properly, it was not only tough, it seemed like it was cooked on a flat top. It was flavorless and super basic. My wife's grass fed filet was similarly tough and flavorless. Sad because the price plus the 20% surcharge made the cost similar to some of the more exclusive steakhouses on the eastside. The waiter felt bad because I said the meal was "so-so" he comped us some ice cream for dessert. You can tell my steak is not great when I box up more than half of it. We were just at Jak's steakhouse both in Issaquah and west Seattle in the prior two months for birthdays and anniversaries and their food was immaculate. I hope this location sorts their situation out because I also heard complaints about the food from the table to our left and behind us. read more

Picked up a quick to go order! I was super hungry and need something. Fast and light but still not too light because I was off to work shortly. I grabbed the popcorn shrimp appetizer. Well it's called Daniels Popcorn Shrimp. Really good! They were nice sized actually not popcorn size but the outside batter kind of made them look like popcorn. It was a nice portion and came with two dipping sauces! Thank you Daniels for elevating the Shrimp game! I enjoyed every bite! read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - My to go bag was Fancy! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So sad to see greed ruin this place. The goal seems to be to dupe diners into tipping 40% to on their already very over-priced menu. If you make an error and tip on top of their mandatory service charge, they will *not* fix it. We have been fans of Daniel's for 25 years but will never dine there again. They have a mandatory 20% service fee. OK, fine. I believe in fair wages. But then their POS system ALSO prompts you to leave 20%, 25% and 30%. My husband hit "no tip" but the server -- hovering over us -- told us we needed to hit 20% so the mandatory service fee would be added. When the bill came back for him to sign, it had *added* 20% tip. So, our total gratuity was 40%. We asked to have the extra 20% removed and the server said it was not possible. We have worked in the industry and it's very easy to update a check on a POS system. We believe his misled us, and then just wanted to make it harder so he would likely keep the tip -- which is what happened. Which is why if a restaurant is going to have a mandatory fee, then they should not prompt to add a hefty tip on top. It's too tempting for servers and potentially confusing for diners. It's one thing if it prompted to pay an extra 5% or 10%. Plus, if someone accidentally tips on top of the mandatory fee, the server/manager should fix it promptly without complaint. Period. The server sent us to host station to talk to a manager. The condescending team there made us feel like cheapskates. One said, "So you don't want to tip for your service tonight?" And we were like, yeah but not $60 on a $138 pre-tax tab. They said it was "not possible" to remove a tip once a transaction was complete. Again, this is not true of POS systems. They can refund the transaction and rerun the correct amount. It takes like 30 seconds. We asked to talk to a manager. We waited for 15 minutes and he/she who never showed up. It was midweek and not busy; we were obviously being blown off, so we left. We debated contacting Amex, but it didn't feel worth it over $30. We just decided to never go there again. Service here used to be great, but it has declined. Slow and indifferent on this last visit. One table was seated next to us and left when no one came to the table after 25 minutes. The server paid little attention to us until time to present the bill. Our food was OK - the popcorn shrimp app is why we go there. Steak was OK, mashed potatoes were good but a small portion. No vegetable with the main courses (that's $14 to $20 extra), nor no bread and butter with dinner anymore, either. At least, we asked our server twice and the expediter who brought out our steak and never got any. We had sticker shock at the menu prices which have jumped by nearly 100% since before Covid. We paid $200 to split their least expensive steak ($80), one app ($20) and one cocktail each ($19 ea) and paid $60 just in gratuity for marginal service. Then were made to feel like jerks. We were still hungry when we left. We had a similar experience during Covid - we got charged 20% on top of the mandatory fee. We thought it was a mistake and we let it go because we were tipping big during the pandemic anyway. I'm writing this review because we met friends at Bluwater Bistro last weekend and Daniel's Leschi came up. We were stunned to learn that all three couples had a similar experience. Shock at the new menu prices, glacial service and common story of "accidentally" getting charged 40% gratuity. One friend said he hit "no tip" but it charged him the extra 20% anyway. It took an uproar to get it removed and ruined their anniversary dinner. My other friend said she didn't realize it until later -- she didn't have her glasses and may have accidentally hit the extra 20% tip on the POS. She called the restaurant twice and was put on hold forever. She let it go but will never go back, either. I am all for fair wages, but this is ridiculous especially since servers in Seattle get $18 an hour as a base. Plus, $90 for a steak? More than $100 for a seafood entree? And 20% automatically on top of this? C'mon. These prices make Daniel's one of the most expensive restaurants in the area now. After the poor treatment we received, I will take my money elsewhere since there are so many great restaurants to support and cherish around Puget Sound area. Pity, we used to love Daniel's. read more

Stopped for brunch Sunday only to find there was no brunch only a partial dinner menu. After about 15 mins of being seated, the waiter finally stopped by to take our drink order. The food was good, all be it on the high cost side for a steak house. Service continued to be very slow and when it was all said and done, a 20% service charge was added to out bill. I am all for tipping appropriately if the service warrants it but not if service is poor. Too bad, used to be a great spot. read more

Barely adequate To-Go order. You can put a steak from Outback in a fancy gift bag, and unfortunately, it might have tasted better. Our steak was supposed to be medium. It was charred black, but at least the inside still had some pink. The potatoes tasted like they were turning sour, and the bottom of our cake slice had a big chunk missing. We had sour stomachs the rest of the night. This place is tired and needs a major refresh. Midsy meals by the lake at a premium price, read more

I came in September for my birthday and it was just lovely. I've always loved Daniel's and had been to the other locations but not this one and wanted to take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy the patio. The view is really great!! The wait staff was very attentive and we got drinks, steaks, etc and brought our 6 year old too and felt very welcome. Truly felt like a celebration! The steak was slightly overcooked (had asked for medium rare) but it was red in the middle. Will definitely come back!! read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food, Service, Ambiance, and views. An incredible experience with very special friends. The full moon over the lake made the evening views breathtaking. read more

I never gave this place too much credit, so I'm very happily surprised when I stopped in for a to-go lunch. We ordered the cheeseburger and steak sandwich. Both accompanied with french fries. Everything was packed so meticulously- the burger veggies separate from the meat and bun. Once we assembled everything, over 30min from pick-up, the food was still delicious, fresh and crunchy. I loved the dill pickles that were provided ... a wonderful experience all around. The service was great - fast and friendly. Very clean and chill atmosphere (breezy and dimly lit). Definitely going back there again for to-go lunch, at least! read more

Decided to spurge and get a take out burger at Daniel's during Covid. Still not willing to sit in a restaurant. It was a nice set up to schedule a time for pick up. They accommodated some special requests of one plain and one deconstructed. We learned that somewhere else if you get home and the burger is cold you can just reheat the meat. Well the burgers stayed nice and hot. They were prepared perfectly, as medium, and all the toppings as expected were top notch. Even the fries traveled well and were really tasty. Great bun too. I don't usually finish a whole burger if I'm also eating fries but it was so good I ate the whole thing. read more

My husband and I come here for various occasions - special occasions, date night, family date night, hunger. We have come here dressed up and dressed down and on all occasions we are treated kindly and with respect. The staff is amazing and responsive. The food is always done well, well seasoned and delicious. The atmosphere is elegant and yet laid back. We will of course be back. read more

It seems like Daniels has turned into a Ruth's Chris, or perhaps worse. Every year we go to Daniels for our birthday. Yes, our. On December 24th my father and I have the same birthday, and this is always where he wants to go. I personally have grown tired of it, and this year, I'm simply done. Did I say Ruth's Chris? I meant old country buffet. We ordered lobster Mac, Chilean bass pasta, mushrooms and I don't know ...a ton of effing food. And guess what, it was disgusting. Lobster Mac? Are you kidding me? There was zero lobster. Literally. Zero. Pieces of bacon and just...what a horrible birthday dinner. I'm over this place. I'd rather dine at jack in the box for my birthday. read more

We went to Daniel's for Thanksgiving dinner. My husband had their turkey dinner and I had steak, but with the same sides as the turkey dinner. My husband said the turkey and gravy was good and my steak was good, however, the sides were not up to par for such an expensive restaurant. The dressing/stuffing was slimy and tasted like soap, the mashed potatoes tasted like they were out of a mix. For $90 per person + $25 service charge + tip the meal was sub-par. The service was good and the view was beautiful, but the food was "meh" and for that price I want more than "meh". I doubt we will return to Daniel's. read more

What happened to this place? I visit several times a year and most trips have dinner here. Never again. The service is still very good - however the food is terrible. I can't remember the last time I needed to send back my meal. Our steaks were undercooked and we waited almost 30 minutes for them to return , all the while our sides were sitting there getting cold. I say get your act together or do us all a favor and close. read more

Old school steak restaurant is tops on my list and we've been going here since I was young! My go to steak is the large filet mignon and the Caesar salad for a starter and calamari as an appetizer is a must. They've changed up the dessert menu and we truly miss the chocolate covered strawberries injected with cognac and the drizzled berry syrup. Now our go to is the chocolate cookie with vanilla ice cream or the coconut ice cream sundae! read more

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2 stars for view Food taste was acceptable, yet not up to the level of a high end restaurant. The steak was prepared to proper temperature, yet had inconsistent tough sections of unpalatable meat. The Oscar crab was not fresh, resulting in irritable bowel 30 minutes after dining at the restaurant. My wife had the seabass and said the food was neither tasty nor fresh. She complained of upset stomach later in the day. To spend $250 for a unpleasant lunch is not worth eating at this restaurant. The Leschi location has pleasant views but that does not make up for poor food. read more

The restaurant was smaller than I thought it'd be but I didn't feel crammed at all. We sat in the middle 2 person table which can feel awkward at times due to placement but it was still spacious and felt private. There's plenty of street parking. The crab cake was pretty stacked but we were a little disappointed that the order came with only one. It also had a few shell pieces which was off-putting but the flavor was good. The caesar salad didn't have that overpowering anchovy flavor and I was happy with the salad. It was a nice cleanser between entrees. The filet mignon was large portioned and a perfectly cooked medium rare. The salmon was flaky and so delicious. The garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini it came with complimented the fish well. The vanilla bean creme brulee was to die for. It was huge and melted in your mouth. Not too sweet- the perfect dessert! My friend went to the bathroom and the server came around to re-fold her napkin- a nice touch! Service was attentive and kind. Pro-tip: check in for a free appetizer per chef's choice! We got the fried artichoke hearts and it tasted AMAZING! Light, airy, crispy, and not greasy! read more

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This is probably my favorite steak restaurant!!! The food is absolutely delicious! The service is always outstanding. They have a very nice happy hour that lets you enjoy small bites of your favorite appetizers. They also have a nice selection of exotic drinks. On Saturdays and Sundays they serve a nice brunch. Overall, I think Daniel's Broiler is a great place to dine at . We always have a great time! read more

Went last night, hadn't been in awhile, was going to sit in the bar, relax, take our time. Buy hostess Sat us in the dining room. No one else there. Had drinks, a couple of appetizers, then somr salads. Waiter brought out a basket of rollls. Harder then rock, trying to cut mine crumbs all over the place. Mentioned to him after he saw all my mess but didnt offer to bring anymore out. We decided we were done from that asked for our bill. We were chg a 20% service fee on top of our bill. No warning, nothing. We didn't even have an entree. This was very unprofessional I think thats why the hostess sat us in the dining room instead of letting us sit in the bar where we wanted to in the first place. Terrible customer service and very sneaky on their part. Wont go again. read more

Nice place overlooking the water with ample room for parking. Reservations are definitely a must. This is a pretty expensive place but portionare fairly large. Had the lobster bisque and shrimp salad. They have Rogue blue cheese here and the hubby loved it on the salad. We ordered the Delmonico, the Porterhouse, and Kurubota Pork along with a side of Brussel sprouts. The serving portions for the meat are over a pound on everything. Definitely should come here hungry. The requested you cut you steak immediately so that you could verify it was cooked to your liking. If it wasn't, they would replace it. I like that. My pork was delicious. Had a nice gravy and a tiny bone. I'm glad it just came with the mashed though I wish a vegetable could be a choice other than ordering it as a side at additional cost. The hubby's Delmonico was a perfect medium rare. At first I thought it was medium well..but they got it perfect. At a high end steak house, at that price, it should be perfect..in my opinion. The porterhouse was equally perfect and the roasted Brussel sprouts had a little heat to it that was very nice. The Coconut fudge was definitely shareable and it was an ice cold dish that was coated in fudge with toasted coconut ice cream. Epically delicious!!! The creme Brussel had a nice forward vanilla flavor. You could see the vanilla bean in the bottom of the dish. Service was excellent. You had the manager make rounds, the staff rotated between customers bringing water and checking up on you. Great experience! read more

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Yesterday my friend and I went to eat lunch at Daniel's, this is usually one of my favorite places to eat. Yesterday not so much. The restaurant was not busy at all. Besides us there was approximately 3-4 tables occupied. There was one bigger party of about 8 people and the whole time they were just concentrating on caring for that table. We got bad service, we had to ask for everything including the bread. We both ordered Spinach salads and I also ordered the sirloin teriyaki steak bits. The salad looked and tasted like they threw some spinach leaves on a plate and threw a little dressing on it. Presentation was awful. I was so disappointed, I came all the way from Maple Valley for this salad. I didn't even eat it. The appetizer steak bits were cold. We had to request the bill 3 times, then to see they take out there own gratuity was a slap in the face and made me feel, that's why they didn't care about giving us good service and food, because they were getting their tip either way. Really disappointed, won't be coming back unfortunately. read more

I feel bad writing this review as the service was amazing (I had a completely different experience compared to the diners who felt that service was lacking). We had a server in training accompanied by an experienced server, and they checked on us very often, refilling our waters and taking away our plates when we were done. We got our check quickly once we put our napkins on the table to indicate that we were ready to leave. We came in on a Saturday morning at 11:30AM. It was sunny out and it was the first time I visited the Leschi location. We parked just a block away, and walked by Meet the Moon, a brunch spot that was packed with a line out the door. (Side note: I've been to Meet the Moon and would recommend. This side note has a place in my story I promise). I made reservations through Open Table so getting a seat was not an issue, though let's just say the restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday morning which was surprising to me, considering that this place is a Seattle staple. We got our choice of any seat next to the window. The ambiance and beautiful view was the cherry on top. The reason for this 3 star review though is because the food is not out of this world. Yes the food is good, but it didn't blow me away and it's really old fashioned. If you had to guess what is on an old fashioned brunch menu, you've guessed it - make your own omelette, eggs Benedict, classic breakfast, french toast, etc. They also had lunch which was also old school - burger, steak salad, etc. I wouldn't make a special stop here, and the reason why is they just haven't grown or changed with time. Millennials are going to Meet the Moon because they want unique dishes and the non-stuffy ambiance. I'm hoping Daniel's Broiler money maker is in its dinner menu, where people still enjoy the fancy steakhouses. But man, it's tough to compete with what's out there, like Butcher's Table, and Capital Grille. I hope they do stay in business in the long run, because I'm a fan of family run businesses. Again, the 3 stars is purely for their menu and the food. They got everything else right. read more

BEWARE of PROMO FROM YELP CHECK-IN So we came here for happy hour. Our experience was great at first, they let us sit outside on a nice Seattle day and enjoy views of Lake Washington. The girlfriend asked for a sample of the house wine and it came out as the full glass (not sure if he didn't understand what we said or if he was just out of it), honestly not a big deal because it was a decent pour. I ordered the house Manhattan and it tasted like it had been watered down. Both of these were not deal breakers but could have been better (I am typically one to not complaint unless I am truly bothered by something). We planned to only order the calamari as we had dinner plans for later that night but after checking in on yelp, it indicated we had a free appetizer. I asked one of the waiters about the promotion, and he said that everything on the happy hour appetizer menu was eligible. I ordered the scallops because they sounded like a great deal thinking I would be compensated. Well when the bill came out, I was charged the full amount for the scallops. I asked the head waiter what the deal was and he explained that the promotional appetizer was the chef's selected appetizer (which turns out to be the artichoke dip). If that were the case, you should have told me that the scallops were not eligible when I ordered them. What was expected to be a $30-40 happy hour turned out to be $60. On top of this, this place automatically charges 20% gratuity so I had no option to leave a low tip for providing me false information. Luckily the food was tasty but coming to a nice steakhouse, I would have expected better from their customer service. read more

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I never leave reviews, but I felt absolutely compelled to do so after this last outing. This place is such a disappointment. It has continued to decline in service and quality. Thankfully there are way better options (food and service) in Seattle, such as the Met and Butchers Table. Literally, the only reason to go here is the view--if you are lucky. We have been back a few times and each time a few months lapse, we go back and give it another try. Well this time was the last for sure. The service was the worst I have seen in this price bracket in Seattle. I mean, I'm not expecting Canlis, but removing dirty dishes and refilling glasses should be standard. The combination of a new minimum wage coupled with a mandatory 20% gratuity (even on the patio) means you get double taxed to get horrible service and chewy, flavorless steak. read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - 20% mandatory gratuity on a $350 meal and I have to literally request to get the dishes removed after appetizers?? - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Anyone who knows Daniels knows it's not going to be an inexpensive dinner. Myself included (read:regular customer). Tonight I was excited to eat at the Bellevue Daniels. I mean, COVID has had us all home for months. Long story short, when the bill came, I noticed a 20% addition to the check. Why? Well, the manager stated it's because "Seattle" has a bunch of new taxes and since Schwartz Brothers has bakeries in Seattle, anyone dining in Bellevue should be OK with the hidden 20% addition to their bill. Excuse me? I'm buying 8 ounces of beef for $70 and you think it's necessary to spring a 20% surcharge on me when the bill arrives? 8% of that goes toward a server tip? Look, anyone that can afford a 70 dollar steak deserves to be treated with respect. Just raise the menu price and stop playing games. Pitiful. Ridiculous. Petty. I don't expects response from the owners, considering how deceitful they are with their menu pricing. I won't be back. read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had an incredible birthday celebration dinner here! Sat at one of the best tables on the deck with a view of the mountain - highly recommend in the summertime! Scallop appetizer was absolutely delicious and left us wanting more. The baked potato fixings were impressive and equally delicious. New York 12 oz. Steaks were perfectly cooked for each of us and courteously checked. Mashed potatoes were also yummy. Birthday ice cream sundae was a surprise and tasted "just like an almond joy." A real treat! read more

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Ambiance was spectacular - service was good; water glass never empty - food was just so so; flavor just bland, especially when you take consideration of the price points - glad we had gift cards from Costco to apply - but still dinner for two was $300 read more

Have never been to this steak house chain so it was fun to try it out. We had two drinks of which one we sent back as it was sour but it shouldn't have been. But they were good. I had the 12oz filet Oscar style (w/Crab) and she had the ribeye. The sides are the standards back potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The food was delicious but I also would not put it. On part with a Ruth Chris or Morton's either to be candid. The atmosphere was very nice on the water with a great view of lake Washington which made it nice and romantic. The wait staff was very attentive which was great and while they were always there they carefully would watch and only engage you at the right times. Which was most appreciated. There's nothing worse IMHO than a waiter who comes over and just interrupts the conversation when your dinning so thumbs up here! The biggest surprise was the bill. While I was expecting to pay a few hundred for dinner the check came in at $400. Needless to say that caught me off guard. So would I go back? Yeah but only on very special occasions not just a standard date night. I little too pricing high in my option. Pro tip: Go to Costco before going here they sell $100 gift cards to this place for $79.99. It will take some of the sting out of this place! read more

Came here earlier tonight for dinner and was absolutely shook at how utterly disgusting the food was. I ordered the filet mignon- and not only was it charred to the point of forming a hard crust of black in the middle of the steak, but the bearnaise sauce was awful as well. Runny, flavorless, and unlike any bearnaise sauce I've ever had. My husband and I agreed that the meat was definitely not fresh and tasted like it had been in the freezer for a minute. The tuna appetizer was literally two slices of low quality fish next to a pile of stale crackers that tasted like it had been sitting out for days. Lobster bisque was more of a lobster chowder (again- bland). Even the macarons at the end of the meal tasted cheap. Two stars because our waiter was super sweet and the manager took my steak off the bill and gave us a gift card. And gave me a huge plate of cheesy mashed potatoes I didn't ask for or eat lol. I threw the gift card away on the way out because we will never be returning to any Daniel's Broilers but still-- nice gesture. I'm just glad we had a gift card because I would've hated to pay full price for this awful meal. Do yourselves a favor and go to El Gaucho or the Met instead read more

My wife keeps complementing the food. She is not a steak lover but she kept on with flavorful steak she had. I would have to agree what a meal, enjoyable viewsof the lake made it a successful evening. Gracious hostess that met us at the door and set us at table. Thank You read more

Great view and I love this neighborhood :) the food is alright for the price. Great romantic ambiance or nice professional dinner. I had a lovely romantic dinner here a few times with my boyfriend. It's lovely. read more

One of the best steaks I've had in Seattle! I've been to other places like Capital Grill and Metropolitan but like I said in my reviews the Capital Grill didn't even get my temperature right and the Metropolitan's steak flavor was off. When we were sat, we were asked about drinks. I told our waitress I wanted the sweetest wine (because I'm a child). She recommended their ice wine (dessert wine lol) and it was delicious! It was basically juice yet it was still 14-15% ABV. Highly recommend. Then the bread was brought out. This took a few minutes which is the reason along with the wait time for everything else, I gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars. We had 3 people and was given 4-5 pieces. It definitely wasn't enough so I wish they had brought out more. The butter was seasoned with paprika I believe, and it was salted, so it went well with the bread. I had Daniel's cut of the filet mignon and when it was brought out, the waitress told us to check our temperatures as she flashed each of our steaks with the flashlight (which was awesome). The steak melted in my mouth like butter - delicious, juicy, and flavorful. I decided to go with the baked potato and even that was yummy. Before ordering, I asked what came with it and she said it came with a loaded style (bacon, sour cream, and something else I'm forgetting....) along with my side of chives if I wanted. The potato was hot and cooked very evenly. For dessert, I got the deep dish chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on top that comes with side of shot of milk. Cool concept. But nothing too special tasting about it though. They shouldn't put the ice cream on top of the cookie like that because it melted way too fast over my cookie and it became this big mess too quickly, which made me not want to finish eating it. Despite the reviews, I highly recommend this place on Lake Washington, especially coming from a picky person like me ;) read more

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Pretty average steakhouse that has multiple locations throughout the Seattle area. The Leschi location is a little far from the main interstate but it gives great views of Lake Washington and Mt Rainier on a clear day. With that said, nice views come at a price. There is a parking garage that is located below the restaurant, one driveway south of the main driveway. It's a little hard to find; however the restaurant does have valet parking for $7 just outside the restaurant. One driveway north of the restaurant is a parking lot for the marina, which offers 2 hours free parking (check the dates/times though; usually weekends are free. However in the evenings, it's not well lit so it'll be dark when you're walking back to the car). The staff is super friendly and welcoming. They will greet you and sit you down to your table. When I opened up the menu, all I thought was wow, the prices went up significantly since my last visit. Our party of 6 ordered some appetizers for the table including calamari and the fried artichoke hearts (this was free if you tell your waitress you're checking in with yelp). The artichoke hearts were okay, mostly fried and fatty served with a holindase sauce. The calamari was okay, however the portion decreased since my last visit over a year ago and the price just went up. Some of us also ordered the French onion soup and Caesar salad as starters. Personally, the onion soup was salty and not as hot as I was expecting. I had to ask the waiter for 2 refills of water. For dinner, I had the filet mignon. Note that when ordering your steak, you can pick how well you want it cooked as well as what side you want - you can get vegetables, mashed potatoes, fries, and baked potato. I had the steak fries. Overal, my fries and steak were so salty; however the steak was cooked to perfection and was flavorful. Daniel's is probably one of the better steak houses to visit in Seattle but I would recommend this for special occasions or if you're willing to shell out big bucks as it's usually $100 a head average if you take into account apps and entree. However the price increase and decrease in portion size since my last visit makes this place less appealing to dine at. Also, my dinner was so salty I think I had 8 glasses of water and then a huge water bottle of water when I came back home (and woke up in the middle of night and drank more water). Usually this is expected when I have ramen at a Japanese restaurant but I think this dinner was even saltier. My last visit to Daniel's last year I sent my steak back because it was so salty and they graciously returned it back with less sodium. I guess it didn't change since my visit October 2019. I would give the food less than 3 stars but the service and hospitality makes up for it. read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - French Onion Soup - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did I say Bloody Mary? after a lazy Sunday morning coffee, we decided to eat brunch at Daniel's Broiler in Leschi. We were all pleasantly surprised, the ambiance is upscale but relaxed, and service was impeccable, as it should be. Water, bread, and cream arrived as soon as we were seated, our waiter made us feel at ease, answering all our questions, describing each item and how its plated, and took care of us as if we were his only patrons though the restaurant was very busy. Food arrived shortly after drinks, every item was cooked to perfection and as per instructions. Lobster Club Salad, Prime Steak and Eggs, Prime Steak Ranchero. We had a great time, amazing views, comfortable settings, superb food and drinks, and magnificent service. I hardly ever give 5 stars to a business unless the whole experience was extraordinary. It was ! read more

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Every table in the house has an excellent view of Lake Washington and the Bellevue skyline. But you pay a pretty penny for that view. We were pleasantly surprised that even on a Friday evening at 7:00pm, we were able to get immediately seated without a reservation. There were several old-money types, but most of the patrons were casually attired. Unfortunately, service and food were mostly mediocre. JP started with a goat cheese, beet and pickled onion salad, which was quite good. I ordered the basic garden salad. Its ingredients were very fresh and I liked that they pre-tossed my salad. While the garlic dressing was very good, there was too much dressing and the salad was drenched. For dinner, JP ordered the 20 oz. Delmonico (a bone-in New York cut). I ordered the 24 oz. Porterhouse. I guess I couldn't resist ordering this steak, considering the steak's description on the menu: a bone-in cut from the short loin with the tenderness of the Filet Mignon and the marbling and flavor of the New York. Both steaks went for $66/each, far more than we have ever paid for a steak. We did like how an older gentleman in a jacket came around with a penlight and asked us to slice into our steak so he could inspect the meat and see that it was cooked to the right doneness. While the garlic sauce drizzled over the steak was good, I found my Porterhouse rather on the tough and dry side (not what I expected for $66). We also ordered some mushrooms as a side dish. The mushrooms were dreadful. Beside being undercooked, they tasted exactly, and I mean exactly, like the odor of a chlorinated indoor pool. After we had finished our salads and were waiting for our entreés, we were grazing on the so-so complimentary bread. But suddenly, one of the servers grabbed the bread basket, and, took the butter knife out of my hand. I asked him what he was doing. He said he was taking the bread and he was just trying to be funny. Funny might not be the word I would use. And at the end of the meal, we placed our credit card in the "check presenter" with check. Our initial server came over and made a couple cooing sounds when she saw the card, but walked off without taking the card. We waited and waited to see if the lady was going to come back. She didn't. So we asked one of the other servers if he could take our card. He finally did, but not before whining that he couldn't take our check and wanted us to wait for the other server to come back. I'm giving this Daniel's Broiler 3 stars, but could justify going with 2 stars. read more

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I've been here a couple of times now, and while the menu is not exactly my favorite... everything has gone well each time. My first visit was for dinner, but we ended up deciding to get a couple of drinks and try a few appetizers instead. We enjoyed the ahi tuna, crispy artichoke hearts, and the mini dessert sampler... but the Dungeness Crab Legs were what really won us (or just me?) over. Why? They just serve the meat, so it's super easy to enjoy the crab without having to work to get to it! The portion looks small at first because it doesn't have the rest of the crab leg, but... the hard crab legs aren't what you eat anyway, so it's probably about the same amount of crab meat. My second visit was for happy hour, so I enjoyed a glass of red wine and the bacon-wrapped scallops. The scallops were huge and very enjoyable, but I look forward to trying something else next time. Service? Service has been fantastic each time. I've definitely been impressed! Do I plan to become a regular? No way. Am I likely to visit a Daniel's Broiler location again? Yes. read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - Cool chandelier :) - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dined at a friends birthday on May 25, 2024. There were 4 of us. Our server was really good but the food not so good. We ordered appetizers and wine to begin. The filet mignon appetizer was dry and sparce. The Scallops were a little under cooked. Our steaks were very under cooked even after sent back for further cooking. Salmon was small. We spent A LOT of money on this dinner and were very disappointed. Won't be back. read more

Came on a Saturday night with reservations are were promptly seated. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Attentive throughout the meal. My favs are crab leg and crispy artichoke appetizers and an Oscar style 8oz filet mignon. Perfectly cooked steak, table side dressed baked potato and I sub broccolini for the asparagus. Add a great bottle of red wine and this is a perfect and special meal. Of all the Daniel's this location feels the most intimate and enjoyable. read more

Daniel's Broiler - Leschi - Oscar style 8oz filet with broccolini and baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington