This place was fantastic! We had a party of 10 picky eaters and our server Eric couldn't have been more gracious. The food was excellent, his commentary was wonderful and he was extremely helpful. Great place for groups! read more

Don't let the three stars totally discourage you. First of all, service was phenomenal. At our table we enjoyed the roast chicken, a burger, tagliarini, and a special pasta dish made special for my daughter. It was all good, but not special, which the prices tended toward. Even the dessert was just good. No I don't think they were off their game. Seattle is full of more moderately priced locations where good, and even great, can be found. Seek one of those out. read more

My favorite restaurant in Seattle, I have been coming here for years and the Palace always has great food and service ! Whether my family is in town or I have a hot date, this is place to impress ! read more

I had dinner at the bar. Great service - fun bartender. The food was of good variety with creative expression and prepared perfectly. Really good dinner. Really good experience. read more

Phenomenal food (spaghetti carbonara is absolutely delicious) and just an overall cool Seattle vibe. New go to place for cocktails and dinner when in town. And great service at the bar. read more

Im usually a big fan of Thom Douglas inspired restaurants. This one not so much. The food was mediocre, and the service was way to slow for the amount of patrons that were in the restaurant. Probably not gonna go back... read more

The menu always changes, so I have something different every time I come here. The food here is never a disappointment. It use to be my favorite. However service is a disappointment. It is the only reason why I give it 4 stars. The last couple of times we went here we sat at the bar and the waitress ignored us for awhile and then gave us bitchy attitude for nothing. I do love their Triple coconut cream pie! I usually don't care for dessert or pie, but this is so yummy. read more

I've been to the Palace Kitchen many times and never had a bad meal. It's always lively and usually packed but the service has been good and the food is great. I tend to keep going back for the Palace Burger but the chicken wings are really good as are lots of the shellfish dishes, fondue, and of course the triple coconut pie which isn't always on the menu but they'll have it if you ask. read more

Oh, Palace Kitchen... This review is 3 months late but I'm compelled to write. I showed up at 9:30pm on a Friday with my date (no reservation). After waiting less than 5 minutes we were seated by the gracious host. After taking off my outer layers I felt a draft from the window so I put my scarf back on. What did I feel next but the heat being turned on over my table! Amazing! (This wasn't chance, I saw the host and server talking near the post with the heat controls) I barely remember my server, evidently he was some sort of ninja mind-reader because I never had to ask for anything; it just magically appeared at the perfect time. Also the plates disappeared without me having to move out of the way at all OR notice that I wasn't moving out of the way. Whoever you were, you're the best! And the food! It's always so good here. The crispy pig ears were crunchy and delicious. But it's that potato ravioli with creme fraiche I can't stop thinking about. So light AND rich, ephemeral flavors that somehow coalesce into hearty comfort food. Yeah, that ravioli will haunt my dreams for a long time. 3 months later my date and I still talk about it. Great job as usual, PK, I'll be back. read more

This is an awesome restaurant, and to which ever reviewer that said the goat cheese fondue is "nasty," you obviously don't like goat cheese and should not be ordering melted pots full of it. I went with 2 friends from out of town last night, and everything was wonderful. We started with the lavender goat cheese fondue-YUM, a salad with giant crouton-YUM, and a dahlia bread plate with delightfully chewy breads and a delicious high quality olive oil with balsamic vinegar and olives for dipping-YUM. We moved on to the Spring pea ravioli which was flawless, the seared albacore served on the tastiest avocado puree I have ever had, and the mushroom dumplings (which is a vegetarian entree that tastes like meat) --- YUM! We finished our meal with the creamed caramel, needless to say-- GIANT YUM. The atmosphere, food quality, and service make this restaurant fail safe. 5 stars from me Mr. Douglas! read more

YES! Once in a while I leave portland for seattle just to purchase "the GREATEST coconut dreamy creamy pie (like to buy it whole,not suppose to have sugar) TOOOO DAMN GOOD !!/ anyone says pie iisnt good,i will find u and break your legs haha read more

This place has enough reviews so I'll keep it simple: creative menu, great food, solid service. You can tell the staff is very proud of their establishment and are extremely happy to offer the experience to their guests. A lot of places this good tend to bask in their own glory and take on a snooty attitude, but Palace Kitchen has not let success go to their heads. It missed a 5th star because we called for reservations for later on a Sunday night and were told they wouldn't be necessary, but when we arrived we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. The time flew by, as we spent it at the bar, but I would have appreciated the hostess err on the side of caution and take the reservation next time. read more

I love this place. I don't usually like ravioli and don't like sweet peas but their sweet pea ravioli is absolutely delicious! They used to have the white chocolate hazelnut fondue for dessert that was so good. I like the atmosphere here too. The only downfall is not being able to make reservations for two. read more

was contacted by the corprate office and was offered an apology and a refund for the wine....i was happy to get the issue resolved...it was'nt the money....thank s tom douglas and jessica.... read more

Outstanding! I arrived in Seattle late at night very hungry. Reviews said Palace Kitchen was the place to go for late night good food. It was better than I expected. I had the smoked chicken wings and Caesar salad with enormous garlic crouton. It was soooo very good. The chicken wings were seasoned perfectly. The "enormous garlic crouton" was tasty an a perfect compliment to the salad. The Waitress was was attentive but not obtrusive. A very satisfying experience overall. read more

My wife and I chose to dine at Palace Kitchen to celebrate our wedding anniversary and liked that it's next door to Jazz Alley, where we were going to see a show. We liked the restaurant's ambiance and inerior design. Our server was knowledgable and very patient in answering all of the questions that we posed to her about the menu items. I desired a vegetarian dish, so I ordered Martha's Tagliatelle, which I thought was very tasty. My wife wanted the Whole Idaho Trout prepared in the way described in the restaurant's online menu; however, the restaurant was preparing a slightly different version of the entree last night (8/25). The server inquired with the staff, and informed my wife they would prepare the sauce that she was so looking forward to trying. When the trout arrived, the server cut the head and tail from the whole farm-raised trout and filleted it at the table. My wife enjoyed the meal very much. For dessert, we shared the peach cobbler, which included a scoop of wonderful vanilla ice cream. The cobbler was baked to order, and we learned that the ice cream was made by Palace Kitchen. The dessert was enjoyable. I'm a stickler about bathroom cleanliness, so I'm glad to report that both restrooms were clean and orderly. read more

What a great place. What outstanding service. At 10:30 PM last Saturday the manager offered a free appetizer to another guest if she could move her to another table so that my party of 10 could sit together. We did not have a reservation but were seated without delay. And the food! Amazing! Try their late night breakfast! read more

I love Palace Kitchen. We are always greeted by friendly faces. The food is solid, and the service is prompt. Its money well spent.

What a find this was.....just down from where we were staying. Open late. Service wonderful (Look out for Holly and say hi from the New Zealanders!!) Food great and tasty and the drink....WOW!!! And musn't forget the Coconut Cream pe!! We went three nights in a row, took friends and each night was just great - highly recommend a visit. Any yes Holly your San Fran suggestions were spot on :-) read more

It was packed for happy hour but I took that as a good sign and I was right! Everything was super yummy, perfect spot to stop in for a bite and a drink before catching a movie at cinerama. I will be back again and again! read more

Ate here last night after the Seahawks game. I ordered the burger with fries and it was absolutely magical! Their garlic aioli is to die for! Great service for the 12 person party we had. Will definitely be back! read more

Absolutely delicious! Took my mom here in April on a trip to Seattle and then my father recently when I move here for work. They couldn't have loved it more and they are tough critics (believe me!). The food is incredible and the service is the best I've seen! They hooked us up with a free dessert bar to go when we were too full to order anything else. Don't skip this place if you're in Seattle! read more

I've been to the Palace Kitchen twice, will NOT return again! The first time, I thought the waitress was having a bad day and gave her the benefit of the doubt. Service was slow and the food, mediocre at best. This was October 2015. I went back on April 9th, after an awesome show at Jazz Alley, for drinks and dessert. Once again, the service sucked, the wine really SUCKED, and the the food was less than mediocre. I've been to other Tom Douglas' restaurants and can say with confidence that I will never return to Palace Kitchen. What an incredibly disappointing end to what could have been a fantastic night in Seattle. Should have driven to Bellevue.... read more

Great location - right near the Westin Hotel. I've had the trout (23); the chips (happy hour) and the "Cannibal Sandwiches" (essentially tuna tartare on little pieces of bread, with a yummy anchovy/cheesy sauce on the side). At 4 bucks during happy hour for the cannibal sandwiches, and 3 dollars for a draft beer, you can't go wrong. Friendly bartenders, great service. Have them filet your fish for you - it's fun to watch. read more

As usual, Tom Douglas delivers. We ordered several appetizers, because it is usually the best way to sample a little of everything. We were glad we did. The wings were to die for. The short rib and potato salad was amazing, the olives were incredible, and our service was warm and friendly. read more

Place smells so good, makes my mouth water. Smoke sablefish was out of this world. Finally a restaurant who differs from the norm (smoked salmon). Selecting fish that is not endangered is what makes this restaurant the industry leader! read more

who is Tom Douglas? lately i've been hearing his name more and more frequently and how his restaurants are top notch. usually i try not to listen to all the hype as it rises my expectations, setting myself up for disappointment. fortunately, this is not the case with Tom Douglas. to start, a close friend and i were here one night since we had a lot of catching up to do, were very jet-lagged, and as a result, hungry, after returning from our travels to our respective motherlands. this place is open "somewhat" late, which is a huge plus for nocturnal people considering that the city of Seattle likes to go to bed so damn early. also, parking is not hard to find since it was so "late". The atmosphere and mood is also set by the appropriate dim lighting and the warm, wine-red and brown decor. The staff was also very friendly and sociable, especially when we asked how they were doing and what they personally thought was good at said restaurant. also, for what it's worth, they played an eclectic range of quality music, and i was very surprised to hear mf doom's "doomsday" playing when it came on. we ordered wood grilled chicken wings, goat cheese fondue, and burgers. everything was delicious, and the proportions were very generous. the fact that the wings were wood grilled was very apparent in its smokey flavor. they were also very tender. the goat cheese fondue was absolutely amazing, much better than i thought it would be. the cheese was very rich and flavorful, and was accompanied by apples and toasty, hot, quality bread that was pretty damn good. the burgers were not the best i have ever had, but were still good, quality burgers. the patties were very thick and juicy, and topped with local beecher's cheese. they also came with a bountiful amount of fries. we also underestimated the food, it was also difficult for us to finish everything, and this is coming from two guys who can eat A LOT. the price is what you would expect from higher-end restaurants, and for the quality and amount of food we got, the price was reasonable and not too expensive, so no complaints here. hmm i also can't really think of anything negatives. i guess the restaurant attracted a couple of interesting characters as a result of it's later-than-usual operating hours. regardless, nothing detracted from our overall good experience, and all the people were friendly and meant no harm. but perhaps still not children friendly.. at any rate, i will most definitely return and that you should check it out! read more

Fun restaurant with a group. Great cocktails, awesome goat cheese fondue. Burger and fries were exceptional. Waitstaff could be friendlier. read more

Enjoyed this restaurant many times. Each meal has proven to be a special experience. Their creative dishes, care in preparation and great service makes this a place that continues to draw us in. read more

I went here last night just before going to a Kenny G. concert at Jazz Alley. When we walked in we were greeted with a smile and were told it would be a half hour wait. They showed a very small corner of the bar that had just enough room for us while we waited to be seated. I ordered a margarita from the drink list which I didn't care for too much. I had the chicken wings. We asked before we ordered how many wings do you get and they said 3 but their full wings. I was surprised to see the wings were huge. Of course there has to be a but involved. They were huge but dry and not very flavorful. I also felt that for how big the wing was it was still mostly bone and not as much meat as you'd think. My dad had the shrimp and grits. He said he thought it was pretty good. I also tried a couple of the muscles. The sauce they had it in wasn't very flavorful but the muscles were pretty moist and still relatively tasteful. read more

Seems like a nice bar for meeting friends and having dinner and drinks. But loud; mid/older crowd. Good burgers; and my go -to for late night when staying at the Westin. Staffs friendly read more

Two words: never again. This place is so underwhelming. Had the handmade spaghetti and it had one piece of tomato, no olives, and very few mushrooms as described on the menu. The pasta itself stuck together in a large clump, and the flavor was so-so. For a 24.00 price tag, it simply is not worth it. Add 20% gratuity for a server that doesn't talk, and it all adds up to a less than satisfactory dinner. Left hungry because the portion was tiny. Texture and taste of the pasta was bad. With gorgeous handmade pasta available at Tavolata in Belltown (for the same price or less), it's shocking that Palace gets away with serving this. However, it seems par for the course after eating similarly underwhelming meals at other Tom Douglas restaurants. This place may be past its prime, and certainly over-hyped. Maybe it suffers from lack of attention to detail from management. This review is not just based on this single dining experience either. It is conveniently located and open late- which is a draw if you live in the neighborhood. It just simply is not worth the hefty price tag. read more

I have always wanted to visit Seattle, so when my fiance had to go for business, I leaped at the opportunity to join him. As we all know, the food can make or break your little weekend getaway. I came across the Tom Douglas restaurants while researching and was undecided which we would try when we arrived. The front desk at our hotel recommended Palace Kitchen - so off we went. We skipped appetizers, because we wanted to have enough room for dessert. We ordered the potato ravioli and the pesto squash soup. Delicious! Probably the best ravioli I have ever eaten, and I love pasta! For dessert, he ordered the coconut cream pie and I had the huckleberry pie. Each was extremely large and delicious, unfortunately we couldn't finish either of them. The California arbequina olive oil is a favorite of ours, as we are from California. What a great way to start off your meal. All in all, the ambiance was great, the food was even better. We had a wonderful time at Palace Kitchen and we would recommend it to locals and visitors alike. read more

randomly dropped by after the torchlight parade-- was open late. sat at the bar and received great service! we ordered a medium rare burger and unfortunately it was TOO rare for us. the bartender quickly swapped out the burgers and offered us dessert on the house! we were too full by then but w the excellent service alone, i'm a fan! i'd also like to go during lunch or dinner to try out their small plates- sounds delish! read more

I haven't eaten here in quite a few years, and I was lured back in by someone who told me that the burger and fries here were fantastic. I continue to be underwhelmed by this restaurant. It seems overpriced to me, and I just don't love the food. My burger was fine, but nothing special, and the fries were a bit on the soggy side. My friend's salmon dish was fine too. The atmosphere is nice, but a bit on the loud side. The service was excellent; our server knew just when to be attentive and when to leave us to our conversation. I find it annoying when mid-range restaurants don't have a glass of wine for under $10, and this was the case here. At our server's suggestion, I tried a glass of their wine on tap (a cab/syrah blend) and it was excellent (but it should be for $10!) This is a decent restaurant, but with so many excellent choices in Seattle, I probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Average food at fairly high prices. There is really no good reason to pay $60 per person (including wine, tax and tip) for just an average meal. There are many restaurants in Seattle where you can get a standout meal for that kind of money. I was there was a group of six and we had a variety of entrees and starters. Salads were uniformly good, mains were so-so. I had the steak, not a great cut, prepared well and tasted ok but the cut really brought it down a notch. I had made a reservation 2 weeks ahead yet I experienced amateurish treatment from the hostess as they were "confused" if my reservation was for 8 or 6:30 and they called me to confirm at 6:35 when my reservation was for 8pm. When I asked about it they claimed there was no problem just confusion on their part, kind of annoying. I would not return to Palace Kitchen unless it was for drinks or a hamburger which I heard is good. Deserts were ok, coconut cream pie is always good at TD places. read more

I have eaten at Palace Kitchen many times and for some reason never done a review. Probably because when I don't enjoy a meal I always think of doing a review, but every meal at Palace has been excellent so I just forget about the review and savor the meal. Now, however, it is time to give credit where credit is due. I am a big fan of Tom Douglas' many restaurants. Some I like more than others - and Palace would definitely be at the top of the list. Great food, atmosphere and service are the reasons why. While I have tried other menu items, my personal favorite is the Palace Burger Royale. I think Seattle has a lot of great places to get a burger and Palace is definitely one of them. I recommend that you order it with a nice big slice of Beecher's Flagship cheese. A very juicy burger and the fries that accompany it are always piping hot. If you are not a burger person I can recommend the ravioli or the flatiron steak. I'm sure everything else is really good but, like I said, I usually order the burger. In addition to the great food, the service is outstanding. Your water glass will never sit empty and the service is always attentive and friendly. read more

On 6-28-13 my wife had 20 years sobriety and we love top chef so I googled top chef restaurants and decided on Palace kitchen. We arrived at 7 pm and were seated quickly. I asked how the trout was and was told "It's been on the menu since we've opened", which didn't tell me much. I have never ordered trout so when it came as a whole trout, I didn't know what to do with it.The waitress sensing this,offered to filet it for me, I was much relieved. It was excellent, the mashed potatoes were fine. My wife ordered the salmon which was cooked perfectly. Too much sauce masked the flavor of the vegetables. When I asked about this being a "Top Chef " restaurant I was told it is not Top Chef" but "Iron Chef". Not wanting to argue I went with it. But I know I googled right for Top Chef restaurants. Overall it was a pleasant dinner, but I have got to say it was rather loud. The final bill was $90.00 & we added $20.00 for a tip for excellent service. After dinner we walked by the Dahlia & Lola's to see if we might be interested to try next time. read more