I came here back when it was Bateau and absolutely loved it then -- happy to say I still love it now. The steak au poivre was cooked to perfection, tender, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The fries were incredibly delicious, and the burger was honestly out-of-this-world phenomenal. The only downside was the service at the beginning. Even though we had reservations, it still took about 15 minutes for us to get seated. Once we were seated though, the experience improved significantly and the food more than made up for the slow start. Overall, definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

Jeffry's - Ambiance - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I had not been here before (even when it was Bateau) but frequented Boat Bar - RIP next door (wish we had more seafood concept restaurants like that in Seattle). The service was standout from the host to our server, everyone was extremely kind and welcoming. I love the meaning behind the restaurant and the all of the dog doodles sprinkled through the space. As a dog parent myself I thought it was a sweet sentimental touch that added to my experience. I didn't take any photos of my food but we ordered: Parker House rolls, oysters, salad, chicken pate, kale gratin, shallot tatin, and onglet. Out of these my standouts are probably the Parker House rolls and shallot tatin! The rolls speak for themselves, but I am obsessed with the shallot tatin! It's not always something you see and quite delicious. Between the fluffy pastry, caramelized shallots, and crème fraiche it was perfectly balanced and I would come back just for this and a glass of wine. We had a great meal and every dish was executed perfectly. While it does lean a bit on the pricier side for the overall experience, it's a solid choice if you're looking for a dependable, classic meal. If you prefer familiar, comforting dishes done right over highly adventurous menus, you'll likely really enjoy it here. read more

I didn't take my phone out for any photos while we ate here tonight, so you'll just have to take my word on this--I had one of the best burgers of my life at Jeffry's this evening. It was perfectly juicy, while simultaneously having perfectly charred and crispy edges...the grill flavor was amazing. The comté cheese with the acidic house made relish was such a great contrast--everything was in perfect balance together. It was perfection. Full stop. The fries with aioli were also fabulous. We didn't partake of the martini cart because the house made cocktails sounded awesome. I had the Honfleur (calvados, elderflower, and crémant) and my husband had a Sazerac. Both were quite tasty. (We make a mean martini at home ourselves anyway...). So don't overlook the cocktails! There was one I wanted to try with pastis...it sounded like the perfect warm spring/summer day beverage. Next time for sure. We made a reservation because we thought it was a small location--but wow is the inside roomy. We tend to eat early, so when we were there (5:30-ish) it was still pretty empty. The staff were friendly and we were sat right away in a nice spot. I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again. This is our new burger place. read more

We were so excited to try the reinvented restaurant from Renee Erickson--and the space did not disappoint. It's absolutely beautiful, very much in the same vein as before but with updated details like the cabinetry and accents that make it feel fresh and fun. Breck, the manager, took care of us at the start and was an absolute joy. He's fantastic at his job--genuinely cares about the customer experience, is open to feedback, and goes above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. We kicked things off with the martini cart (I'm a martini girl, so this was a highlight). It was so fun having my drink made exactly to my liking. Food-wise, we ordered the beef tartare, green salad, ribeye, frites, and Eton mess. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, and paired with the service, we'll definitely be back. The Eton mess was a standout dessert--light, balanced, and the perfect way to end the meal. Just be aware of the included 22% gratuity. That said, the one miss for us was the ribeye--which is a bit surprising for a steakhouse. This has actually been my experience the last three times I've dined here back when it was Bateau: the starters, sides, and desserts outshine the steak. Our ribeye wasn't cooked evenly and, more importantly, lacked flavor--even with added salt and the house-made steak sauce. We had a great conversation with the manager about it, and hopefully this was just a one-off. There are at least three other steakhouses in Seattle where I've had better steaks, so I'm hopeful they continue refining this. Torn between 3&4 stars here but really the only issue was the steak. read more

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By far it's one of my favorite restaurants on Capitol Hill! (Boat Bar) Despite rude staff time to time food is delicious! And that amazing interior! read more

22% service charge on top of your bill that goes direct to the restaurant. Tip is expected on top of that. $105 for a ribeye before tax and service charges makes this the most expensive ribeye steak I've seen anywhere in the world.... Even the Las Vegas strip is cheaper..to put this absurd pricing into perspective you can go to one of the nicest steakhouse in Milan Italy and it's only 80 euros for a ribeye steak. Stupidly absurd read more

Stumbled across this revamped restaurant while exploring the hill as it has great street appeal. The decor is amazing! A very elegant, mid modern classic vibe. I loved the green tiling in the bathrooms We sat at the bar for 2 hours and the bartender was fabulous! Very welcoming and had engaging conversation throughout the night. The steak was tender enough to melt in your mouth and very well seasoned. However, I was disappointed it didn't come with any sides especially given the price point. I really enjoyed the texture of the mashed potatoes, a little gummy. They were perfectly creamy and well made. Overall a good experience except for the pricing. 22% service charge added that goes solely to the restaurant. Tax and tip is expected on top of that. This service fee should definitely be baked into the menu pricing and felt like a money grab. I likely wont be back for that reason and give it 6/10 read more

Jeffry's - Tenderloin steak - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was sooo good! I've been dreaming about the salmon and mashed potatoes ever since we went back in June. The waiters were super friendly and knowledgeable about wine pairings with the main courses. The only thing that didn't make it five stars was that they close at 9 and are open for reservations until 8:45. We felt a little rushed after finding out it closed at 9. read more

Jeffry's a new way to get high! Have you ever had this experience: you don't want to swallow this bite because this bite is tasting so great right where it is?? You will experience this here. There's only a few times in life where I've taken my dessert home in a to go box so I could finish an entree. This happened here, too. The shallot tatin was so powerful (yet subtle... don't ask me how) that every bite violated Mireille Guiliano's truism, succinctly pointed out in My Paris Oyster... that each successive bite of a plate diminishes in flavor, one after the other. Not this dish. This selection is a 5 star pairing: Hama Hama oysters Jeffry's old fashioned Shallot tatin Chocolate mousse The old-fashioned went with everything. If you finish it before you're done, just order another. You'll need it for a peak experience. Better than drugs any day! Go soon! They haven't even been open a month yet, so it was a little sparse even on a Thursday night in Seattle. It won't be in a month or two. Sorry, no photos -- too taken up with eating! read more

Not worth the hype and hoped for better. We went at 5:15 pm for dinner as it was "booked" solid. Only a handful of tables. Martini was good as was the steak. The issue with 22% mandatory tip is you get indifferent service. $650 for dinner for 4 with both couples splitting a steak is ridiculous. Example $14 for two little cups of sauce. Was disappointed and won't be back. read more

TLDR: good; expensive; I miss its predecessor restaurants, but hope Jeffry's does well. Bateau was my go-to birthday dinner (the one night of the year I could drag my wife to a steakhouse without objection) and Bar Melusine/Boat Bar was my overall favorite place in Renee Erickson's empire. So I was both eager to try Jeffry's (which replaced both) and also aware that I would be a hard customer to please, since the previous places were two of my favorites. I'm pleased to report that Jeffry's is good, although very expensive and less interesting than its predecessors. I really enjoyed the whole animal ethos at Bateau. You'd show up for dinner at a civilized hour like 8:00 pm to find the ribeyes long gone, which would always lead to delicious discoveries of lesser known, weirder cuts (hello ventre!). But apparently, not enough people enjoyed that as much as I did; the menu at Jeffry's is rife with the cuts you find at every steakhouse (hello $100 ribeyes!). I got the burger, which is undoubtedly one of the best in Seattle (and, at $26, one of the more economical items on the menu). The fries (not included with the burger) were excellent, better than Bateau's and Boat Bar's. The martini cart is a new addition, and while I think it's a great idea, the execution lacked the over-the-top opulence that usually accompanies a restaurant cart hawking $20 cocktails (only two gins? no sidecar?). Ambiance is similar to the two previous restaurants, down to the split personality of the different sections. Service is fine by Seattle standards, but kind of diffident for a restaurant at this price point (nobody at the door when you come in, for example.) Overall, I liked Jeffry's and hope it does well. I just sort of miss both of the restaurants it replaces. read more

The steak was delicious and so was the chicken but it took way too long to come out. I had a reservation for 5pm (when they opened )and I was the first one there but we were the third seated...ten minutes later. All the waiters were in a hurry but there was no food for them to be in a hurry for. At the end of the day, the food was really good just service wasn't great read more

Jeffry's - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best burger I've had in recent memory!! Also had shrimp cocktail, chicken liver paté, and frites. Everything was genuinely excellent.

over hyped. seriously you charge 22% service fee that is kept by the restaurant. then one would expect further tip that you then so graciously allow wait staff to keep. f off!! read more