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    Harbor Café

    4.3 (171 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Asian Fusion, Cafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HARBOR CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jody S.

    Total surprising hole in the wall - tiny restaurant in the lobby of a skyscraper. The most delightful, efficient woman taking our order! Extremely friendly and accommodating! Food was delicious! Great lunch spot during work!! No real ambiance but worth a visit!!

    Thai curry Noodle Bowl with tofu
    Mia Z.

    This place is on the first floor of this old office building. Small menu. Daily special is great! Low price in downtown for work lunch. We came here for the 2nd time today. I got Thai curry noodle and my friend got beef roast soup noodles. Sensible portion, great taste, good value. Come give it a try!

    Pan Seared Salmon
    Gi L.

    Always good service and delish food. There's usually a line for people getting take out but there's plenty of seating to dine in.

    Yellow curry
    Hannah D.

    Easily one of my favorite meals in Seattle. It's a bit hard to find the first time you go. As most people mention, it's near the WE WORK sign in the bottom floor of a building on 4th ave. Walk through the green marble lobby to the restaurant. This is not the kind of place you go to get good instagram photos of the restaurant. It's the kind of place you go when you want an excellent (and affordable) meal, in a clean location, from some of the kindest people I've ever met. I always get the yellow curry. It's shredded chicken, carrots, potatoes, and white rice with a yellow curry. No onions (thank goodness!!!!!) and a the perfect amount of spice to it! Most Asian food in Seattle uses all parts of the chicken in their dishes and here it seems to be only the breast (thank goodness!!) Its a great sized portion. The people working also deserve HUGE recognition because they're the kindest people I've met in Seattle. They will go out of their way to make sure every order is perfect and work hard to learn your name. If I had to have one complaint it's that they're only open m-f 8:30-3. I'd give anything for it to be open for dinner! Love this spot and just want more of it!!

    White fish
    Audry Y.

    I don't understand how this restaurant doesn't have higher reviews. Admittedly didn't have high expectations but the food here is INCREDIBLE! The best Thai food I've had here! The fish was piping hot and fresh, owners were friendly and the workspace was clean 10/10

    Thai Curry Noodle ($6.95)
    Jon L.

    It can be a challenge to find good cheap eats in downtown Seattle. Harbor Café is one spot I would put in this category. I was walking down 4th Avenue looking for a place to eat and came across their sandwich board on the sidewalk so I decided to venture in. If not for that board, I wouldn't have known that this place existed. It is on the same street as Potbelly and RN 74 in an older building near an investment brokerage. The restaurant is just past the elevators here. The offerings here kind of remind me of DeliNoMore except with a focus on Thai food. They offer breakfast items in the morning and for lunch they serve Thai dishes along with items like teriyaki chicken and some salads. There is also a daily special. Nothing on the menu is over $7.95. I went with the Thai curry noodle ($6.95) since it was cool outside. I paid for the meal and then took a seat across the hall in their dining area. My meal was then brought over when it was ready. I liked the dish. A comforting meal. Egg noodles were covered by a slightly spicy yellow curry sauce. The crispy noodles on top are sort of reminiscent of the ones that I had in the khao soi dish at Bai Tong. Service here is very friendly. The lady at the counter particularly who makes you feel at home. The same kind of hospitality I find back in Hawaii. I think I am being a little harsh giving a three here. This place is on the cusp of four stars, but I want to try more of the menu before giving it that distinction. If I were working in downtown Seattle, Harbor Café would be one of my regular spots for sure.

    Monday special: chicken and veggie chow mein
    Nina H.

    I've come here a handful of times now and I like this place! I'm excited to come back again and again to try their daily specials as well as their noodle soups. Now that it's rainy and cold, the noodle soups will be perfect and I know I'll crave them for lunch. I've tried the fried fish over rice and the chicken chow mein, and both were very yummy! The fish dish wasn't a huge portion, but the chow mein was a big portion. Generous pieces of chicken and noodles. It's probably better to dine in so the noodles don't get too soggy. Their set up is really convenient and quick for to-go orders and dining in. Prices are also very affordable!

    Prasanna N.

    Hidden gem! As mentioned in the location, this cafe is inside the building on 4th. Had the curry noodle soup and it was really good. The broth was perfect so were the noodles and chicken. Got it served in two minutes, so for quick Thai food in downtown this is the place. Don't expect ambience, but you can expect quick good food. Will be back here soon to try the other menu items.

    mediocre
    Maria G.

    What a mediocre place. I have been looking for a spot where I could grab a quick and satisfying meal for awhile in the Westlake area. I looked up on yelp for a lunch spot and this place showed up. From pictures, it looked promising. It was not difficult to find this place. It is located inside an office building. However, it has a sign on the outside so it is easy to spot. I invited a friend to come with me because I was so excited to try this place. They serve breakfast and lunch only. I asked for a recommendation because I did not know what would be a good dish to try on my first visit. I had the pot roast, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harbor-café-seattle-2?select=wP1iXH-opGUslJTuCD_S4A#cc2EvyiVPgFSQGQUKy_HNQ It was really mediocre. The portion is just right for one person and not enough to share with a friend. The beef was good but not thoroughly cooked. The mashed potato was okay and the three pieces of broccoli tasted like...plain broccoli. In other words, nothing too special about this special dish as it was highly recommended by the lady. I also tried the soup noodle, more like pho. Here is a picture: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harbor-café-seattle-2?select=wP1iXH-opGUslJTuCD_S4A#xSN9n4kQbbPrSm3jX7aO2A It was so bland when it was first served. I had to put the Asian sauce in my soup to make it more flavorful. I never use the Asian bottled sauce whenever I eat out at Asian restaurants. But this was my first time ever using the Asian bottled chili sauce. I was pretty disappointed since I had high hope going in. Service was good and the cashier lady was super nice. This place is meant for quick work lunch. It is pre-cooked so it serves fast. You don't have to bus your table so you can just come sit down and leave right after your meal. There is a seating area with tables and chairs. If I do some back, I will probably try its curry dishes.

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    16 years ago

    Great food. Very friendly, and warm service. Will become a regular spot for the downtown lunch options.

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    11 years ago

    My usual go to is the Crispy White Fish! Delish! But today, opted to go for the Thai Curry Noodles. Also very Delish! Love this place!

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    8 years ago

    Great, friendly service! The Thai noodle bowl was perfect for lunch and definitely warmed me up. Thank you:)

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    12 years ago

    Very friendly owner. They have been here for 10 years and rely on word of mouth. Have great daily specials.

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    12 years ago

    I'm in town for a conference. The Thai Basil Shrimp is very good. The friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced menu are nice.

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    Great place to grab lunch. Daily specials are always good. Nice people working here.

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    Food is quite decent and the staff is very nice. The location isn't great for eating in, but get take-out.

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