I stopped by re:public this morning to meet a couple of friends for brunch,and was surprised to see that at 10:45 AM, we were the only patrons. I hoped this wasn't a reflection of the food, and thankfully, it wasn't. Other patrons started to trickle in over the next hour. FOOD: I'm not an eggs benedict type of person, and I refuse to eat my eggs runny but I decided to go for the Crab Benedict. Re:public didn't have any crab available so they substituted Arctic Char instead. I've never had crab benedict, or artic char for that matter, but wow, it was exquisite! At one point I forgot what I was eating and thought the char tasted a bit like honey ham..and who doesn't like honey ham? I also ordered my eggs scrambled instead of poached. Instead of using the traditional english muffin, they used a thick brioch toast (I think.) Since I'm not a fan of english muffins, I was quite delighted. A couple of my friends ordered the Fried Chicken & Biscuits and they all mentioned it was very tasty. If you're a coffee drinker, the stuff is super strong here - FYI! SERVICE: Service by our waitress was A+! The bartender with the thick beard was good natured, and even laughed when he heard me mentioning that men in Seattle are letting their beards get out of control and I.DON'T.LIKE.IT. I'm glad I ventured into re:public and will definitely add this restaurant to my brunch rotation. read more

re:public - Arctic Char Benedict (eggs scrambled) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute spot in SLU - loft-like, urban-rustic feel with simple decor - front of the restaurant opens up alfresco in the summer. Bartenders make good drinks - bloodhound (greyhound + campari) was tasty. kitchen serves up upscale gastropub small plates, including scallop crudo, lorraine salad w/merguez sausage. Shrimp & grits (w/bacon) is unconventional but tasty. Restaurant layout has a number of seating options that work for a variety of occasions - bar seating, long communal high tables along the middle of the restaurant that separate the bar area from booths in the dining area, and there are small tables in front of the restaurant. Service is average and bar gets slammed in the summer. Note: website menu is a bit outdated (from summer 2011?) read more

A trendy modern place in SLU with great atmosphere and food. I thought this was going to be an average place with over priced food but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and fresh but definitely still a little over priced. A good place for company lunch or a casual date. I ordered the republican cobb after debating between the sandwiches and the cobb. I wasn't very hungry so decided to go with the cobb and it was amazing! Super fresh with a great combination of everything. The turkey confit was delicious and the soft boiled egg was a great addition to the salad. Loved every bite. The sandwiches looked amazing too and I will definitely try that next time I'm here. read more

re:public - Republican Cobb - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bottom Line - The menu selection is pretty limited, especially the happy hour menu. The food appeared to be solid enough to grant 3 stars (A-OK). My friend and I came for happy hour on Monday, January 3, 2011. We looked at the happy hour food menu and noted there were only 5 items... the prices weren't much of a discount from the appetizer section of the main menu. We therefore opted to order a couple of small plates from the regular menu as it was about 5pm and that menu was becoming available. Pork Belly ($9) - I ordered the pork belly small plate. The menu description said it was braised, but the meat was a little tough for me to believe it was braised for the adequate amount of time. The pork belly was well portioned for a small plate, and I did enjoy it overall. Marmitako : Shellfish : Tuna : Tomato-saffron broth. ($9) - My friend ordered this and he seemed to like it, especially the broth. My guess is that he would order it again. Because the menu was a bit limited (especially the happy hour menu), this will not be our first choice for happy hour - even if we were already in the area. Our bill came to $47.00 + 4.70 tax + 10.00 tip = $61.70 total for the two of us. read more

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Packed during happy hour, got seated right away though :) Hope this place will do well in SLU, as there aren't many places in the area for evening hang outs. Our food options were quite good: mixed greens salad, roasted cauliflower, and fish & chips. The salad was dressed with a lite vinaigrette, pears, and candied walnuts. Roasted veggies are a favourite of mine and these were done well! Two small fried pieces on white fish topped a portion of fries with a side of slaw. The slaw was, eh...the fish and fries were great though. Great place and will definitely return. read more

Came last Saturday night, at the host bar, sign says wait to be seated. So our party stood there for 5 minutes, no staff greeted us. One person in our party went to the bar to ask if we can get a table, once seated, the server brought cups and proceeded to fill our glasses. The water spilled all over the table not once did she stop to clean it up. That should of been a sign for us to get up and leave. We ordered wild boar bolognese, steak bites, and wings. Steak bites were so salty. Bolognese never got entered in. Wings were decent. Gave this place a try from the reviews, but never again. Maybe we came here on a bad day. read more

Short Story: The pasta rocks! Long story: Came here with a group of friends and I must say the neighborhood is hip and trendy. The prices are fairly in line. I ordered the pork dish pasta and it was awesome! The pork was juicy and tender. I would go back! read more

I've used re:public's semi-private room for business functions, and they've been easy to work with and coordinate, even when it's been last minute and for large parties. They've also been great when we've had last minute changes due to business decisions. Working with a company that understands this is phenomenal and really takes a lot of stress out of the process. The servers take care of people, even with the large crowd that has descended upon them at once. The food is hipster American bar food - think really good burgers, rich tomato soup, confit turkey sandwich with a soft boiled egg and asparagus, and happy hour that includes clams, pork belly sliders, cheese plate and of course, fries. I haven't seen/experienced the dinner menu, which isn't bar food; it changes over to fine dining. See the menu on their website. They are open for lunch and dinner during the week and offer brunch on the weekends. I haven't been to brunch yet but it's on my list. I don't drink, but I have heard accolades from all of my staff that the drinks are fabulous and in particular, the wine selection is good. Parking is tricky in all of South Lake Union so be prepared to park in a paid parking garage if you can't find one of the few street parking spaces or paid lots. The rail comes right down the street which is handy. Food: 4 Parking: 2 Ambiance: 3 Service: 5 read more

This is a solid farm to table restaurant. We came in and enjoyed a wonderful dinner of scattered small plates. The way I love to eat, just keep the food coming and enjoy. You must try the roasted cauliflower, broccolini, bread with roasted garlic, elk tartare (Excellent!) and tonight was King Salmon for the fish entree. Though all this may change tomorrow keeping with the fresh local theme. Everything was prepared and presented beautifully. My only comment was that the Chef is a little shy on seasoning. I applaud the letting the food speak for itself though at times it's ok to give it a little kick start. Service was good and non obtrusive, that isn't easy considering the untraditional service format that I chose. It's impressive to see a restaurant that when I booked the table a few hours earlier they had ample reservation openings. Only to find out they were full upon arrival. Very cool and a great testament to running a true neighborhood establishment. Keep rocking! read more

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Customer service at this restaurant has gone way down in the last few months. Today was the last straw. I ordered the mixed green salad with steak medium well. I was told I could only have my steak medium rare. I have never heard of a restaurant only cooking steak to the convenience of the chef, not the patron. For $20, I should be able to have my steak any temperature I want. Additionally, I just felt like I was imposing on the staff the whole time. That's not how I want to spend my lunch break, so I won't be going back anytime soon. There are too many other options in the area that want my patronage. read more

*They are on their A Game, service, food, drinks, rock solid! *The clams are insane *Those pork hum bows will knock your socks off too read more

Came in with a party of 7 for Sunday brunch. Service 2/5 - I got a classic brunch (eggs, toast, bacon) and specifically requested no dairy. My food came with butter on my toast(?!). I also asked to substitute my potatoes for something else. Then I get a bill with an additional charge. How about next time you tell me if the substitute comes with a charge next time? Server's syntax made it seem like it was a 1:1 substitution. What pissed me off the most was that the toast tasted like brioche. Brioche = dairy, idiots. Food 2/5 - nothing really special tbh. Just overpriced brunch food (SoCal/SF brunches as benchmark). Prime rib hash seemed popular but I tasted it and it was cold. Should've been plated in a bowl, not a large plate. Our dishes came out at different times. Chef kept messing up on my non-dairy request. Idk how that that's so hard to mess up on that. Side of bacon was COLD AND OILY AND THIN!!!! 1/10 bacon taste, 1/10 bacon price. It tasted old like as if they made it at 7am and kept it out in the cold air. You know that rubbery, Denny's quality $1 bacon? Re:public re:plicates it. DO NOT ORDER! read more

I loved this place. The food was outstanding, the service excellent. Good menus. Good selection of wine. I'd eat here again in a heartbeat

Came in and it was pretty empty. We had been walking around, going into other bars looking for a decent joint to spend some time at. Didn't expect much, but our opinions changed shortly after grabbing a stool at the bar. Bartender made the night. We had a great time talking with him, experimenting with different drinks and just hanging out. He gave us some tips on things to do locally, and after a few hours, we were off! I would def make this a regular hangout if I lived here. read more

Best bar in SLU!!! Really good service, food, and drinks. Vibe is great also. Perfect place to kick back and cool off from a long day. Super friendly bartenders :) read more

re:public - Charcuterie plate! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Chose this place for a Sunday brunch because of its central location between SLU & downtown they took reservations and we had a large party. We were greeted and sat down promptly. The waitress was sweet and brought us coffee and water before the rest of our party arrived. The coffee was good. Someone at our table asked for soy or almond milk for their coffee, and surprisingly they don't offer either. We were a bit surprised by this, but no big deal. The group of us ordered food, which took a while even though the place was over half empty. A few of us ordered the breakfast burrito and eggs benedict (avocado). To be honest, the breakfast burrito was a bit lackluster. Even covered in the sauce it didn't really have much flavor. The saving grace of breakfast was the eggs benedict. The eggs are topped on delicious and crunchy bread and had lots of flavors. I'd try this place again for dinner/happy hour, but the not likely for brunch again! read more

Background: It was 9PM and I just finished checking into my hotel. I was not really hungry but since I didn't spend any of my food budget, I decided to grab something close by to snack on! Decided on Re:Public because I wanted something lighter and it was one of the few places that had a decent menu open late with a bar. Method/Results: Arrived around 9:30PM on a weekday for dinner. There was plenty of table seating available and at the bar. Service was quick and servers were friendly. **Food** 1) Penn Cove Mussels - This dish was mediocre at best. The mussels were plump and portion size was okay, but the broth was a bit flavorless. 2) Chili-Rubbed Wild Sturgeon - This dish single handedly improved this restaurants rating. The sturgeon was cooked perfectly. It was moist, melted in your mouth with a nice crispy skin. The sauce was tasty but did not overpower the fish. **Drinks** 1) Bodhizfa IPA - This restaurant had a fully stocked bar. There was a ton of whiskey to choose from but decided on a beer instead. They have a nice selection of draft beers to choose from. Discussion: A higher end American restaurant and a great place for dinner and drinks. I would definitely come back again to check out their late night HH items if I am ever in the area again. If the sturgeon is any indication, I am sure their other entree items would be just as good. read more

re:Public is re:Ally good. The place was pretty full on a Monday night (can't imagine trying to get in on a weekend night.) Service was fairly prompt and very friendly. They don't have a cocktail list, but the bartender made a damn good specialty martini. De-lish. Amazing: grilled octopus with salsa verde and a chickpea spread. Also, the crab agnolotti with a marscapone foam (oh my...!) Good but not outstanding: the halibut. The sauce was too spicy at times to overwhelm the fish. Can't wait to come back -- especially for happy hour. Would love to try more off their 'bouche' list. Amuse me! read more

I came here for lunch and got pasta + burger. The lunch menu seems to be limited but that was understandable. The food was alright as I haven't seen anything that set it apart yet. Decoration was modern with a touch a real flower. Can't go wrong with that. I rated it five star because of the service. The manager (?) saw us sharing a burger and brought out extra dishes without us asking. The pasta was too spicy for our taste and we were willing to pay for it but the manager waived it off for us. This gesture shows a genuine interest in our experience. I will definitely come back to try other dishes. Recommended!!! read more

re:public - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a hip place out in South Lake Union. It kind of reminds me of a restaurant I would find in NYC - including the pricing! I sat near the end of the restaurant (facing the street) with some friends. The wall was opened up to the outside street. The acoustics of the restaurant are really poor though. The place was not that full, yet, I had to shout to talk to the person sitting immediately next to me. It made for a deafening dinner. The food itself was okay. I ordered the palouse chicken entree. The chicken was interesting as the outer layer was covered entirely in (sesame?) seeds. The chicken was cooked well, although the chicken itself was not so large. The lemon yogurt sauce that accompanied the chicken was interesting and tangy. The pieces of fennel with it were okay. The fries here are good! The servers were attentive about refilling water. I'm not sure if I'm in any hurry to come back though. The chicken entree was $19 + tax/tip. and the food wasn't earthshattering good enough for me to cough up $25 for dinner frequently! Also the ambiance wasn't so conducive for dinnertime conversation. read more

Food is bad, customer service is bad , whole restaurant is bad. Couldn't even give a simple good burger. Fries was dry . Ambiance was bad. Seem like a white person restaurant maybe that's why I had a bad experience. read more

Horrible customer service. Food came an hour late and cold. We didn't finish our food when they started picking up without asking what they can take from us. We waited longer for our food than the time they allowed us to eat it without basically kicking us out. Overpriced food that is not worth going anymore. read more

Came here on my first night in Seattle. We were kind of wandering around downtown and this was the first restaurant we came across that was open and seemed decent. Inside we are seated and immediately order wine. Hip hop/r&b is playing over the speakers with some good bass. String lights hang all over the ceiling and make the place feel comfortable, while the rest of the decor is modern/industrial. We get manila clams as a starter and they are good but not memorable, the sauce they're cooked in is more on the liquidy rather than creamy side. We order their recommended steak (NY strip loin), and the steamed cauliflower and shrimp linguine. I question why there is no trace of cauliflower in my plate. The shrimp is good, the pasta is chewy and brittle in a way that reminds me of tofu noodles. My bf looks at the drink menu again and sees absinthe and his eyes light up. He asks our waitress about what kind/how its served, and soon after, 2 radioactive-green drinks arrive at our table. They appear to be glowing. It almost makes me puke but it does have a nice minty aftertaste. My thoughts at the end: Kinda pricey, I do like the atmosphere, wouldn't come back here for the food, but might be worth coming for the drinks. read more

re:public - Is it toxic? - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had happy hour with some girlfriends yesterday (Friday). The food was very delicious! We ordered the wings, Kale salad, Clams, Ahi Tuna, Potato Frites, brussels sprout and Cauliflower. I was especially impressed by the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. NOM. We ended up ordering another one. Our main server wasn't the nicest but during our time there we were helped by several people and all of them were nice. It was pretty packed but it never looked like there was a wait at the door. All and all, Definitely will be coming back for more Brussel sprouts. read more

re:public - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to re:public many times in the past for happy hour with co-workers, but only recently did I come here for dinner service. re:public is a huge restaurant with a full bar, so they can always accommodate a large group. I started off with one of my favorite drinks -- a dark and stormy. They did a great job with the drink, but it was much stronger than I expected. I ordered the wild boar bolognese. The pasta is made in house and tasted like it was as well. It was simply amazing. Very delicious, hearty protein, rich sauce. I finished the entire dish and was sad that it was gone. I ended dinner with the mint chocolate chip ice cream. The ice cream is made in house as well. I don't know if it was the lighting, but the ice cream was blue, which was odd. However, it tasted great. Unlike the bolognese, the ice cream serving size was large. Overall dinner was great. The food was excellent and service was prompt. read more

Good atmosphere and the food was pretty awesome and good quality. The Brussels sprouts and clams were amazing, the fries were perfect. The burger was pretty disappointing. Just blah. read more

It was our first day in Seattle & we were searching for a brunch place and came across this gem. Delicious food, mimosas, coffee and very nice staff. I 100% will suggest this place to family & friends visiting Seattle. The prime rib hash was to die for! read more

re:public - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The miso steak bowl is honestly the best bowl Ive ever had. It changed my life and I will spend the rest of my life searching for a bowl of this caliber. It sounds corny but Im so serious. Order this medium rare and make sure you have tissues handy because you may shed tears of joy. Brav read more

re:public - Miso Steak Bowl - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just in town for a couple nights. The concierge recommended this place for dinner. It did not disappoint. Steak bites were perfect, with the right amount of spice. Spring salad also excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Came here for an overdue HH date with my sister and my cousin. I've never been here nor did I know this place existed in Amazon town haha. Food is good, i didn't think there was anything I was dying to have again. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, three pork belly bao, sweet chili chicken wings, garlic chili prawns, selection of artisan cheese and the charcuterie. I know what you're thinking, that's a lot of food and you sir, are correct haha. I think I gave up after the prawns. We were trying to order the clams too and good thing they ran out because I can't even think about how full we would have been rolling out of re:public. It's definitely a good place to hang out and have drinks. I don't ever hang around this part of town so I don't know when I'll be back but I'll keep this place in mind for future outings. read more

My search for a great happy hour on a Sunday brought me here and it delivered! The inside was clean and modern with a long bar and TV's. Sunday around 4pm was pretty quiet and the place was about a quarter full. My wife and I looked over the menu and decided to pick out 6 items and split them all. Everything we had was good and at a great price! They offer a really good variety of happy hour items and it's perfect for people with different tastes because they offer a bit of everything. If you want to keep your bill under $30 for drinks and great food this is your happy hour spot. Hit it next time your in South Lake Union! read more

re:public - Amazing HH! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came for brunch and are SO glad we did! Mimosa to start (obviously) and it was delicious...actually liked the dry champagne. Also had a house old fashioned (they make it with woodford reserve) that was amazing. I had the breakfast burrito w no egg (not a fan of eggs) and it was DELICIOUS...basically a great hash in a tortilla...life hack: order more of whatever sauce they put on top! My honey had the sausage/mushroom hash and it was also great. Super chill not crowded low key brunch...perfection! read more

re:public - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was my first time here and they were out of at least 3 different things on the menu. I asked my friend who has been here quite a bit about it and he said it was a reoccurring issue. I ended up getting the prawn and pork belly mac and cheese. The pork belly was overdone past being the point of edible. The prawns were not fresh which they tried to cover up with a lot of pepper. The actual mac and cheese was decent with beechers cheese, but it was topped with what I can only describe as a malicious amount of breadcrumbs. Don't get me wrong, I love mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs, but this was the most breadcrumbs I have ever seen on a dish in my life. Honestly, it seemed like they accidentally poured out too many breadcrumbs and sent it out anyways. There are much better restaurants in Seattle, even on their worst days. Would not return. read more

This place is really hit or miss. The drinks are pretty good, service is pretty good, the food can be pretty good. I got the bolognese pasta here and it was atrocious. Bolognese isn't supposed to be a cream sauce. Don't order it, I feel sad just thinking about it. That being said, a lot of people swear by this place so it's really not all bad. Very conveniently located for amazon folks as well and they've got a good happy hour so that's definitely something to take into account. Within the immediate area definitely one of the best options for drinks after work. read more

It's a solid solid dining and happy hour place! My fav are the turkey sandwich, mussels, truffle fries and their clam chowder. This place has something for everyone from salad to deli to steak and Frits! Happy hour here is legit, especially their moscow mules! It gets really packed on Thursday and Friday night so reservation is recommended. Walk in lunches is totally fine! read more

re:public - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great mood and atmosphere. Came in for dinner on a Friday night. It's walking distance from work, so bonus! Pork pappardelle was amazing. Bibb salad to start was pretty good too. Friends had the burger and they said it was delicious. Great SLU spot. Happy hour seems to be popular. read more

Classy place to hang out with friends for Happy Hours (they have HH until 6pm). Happy hour menu selection and prices were decent. Pork Belly Sliders ($12 for 3 sliders) were delicious. We also ordered a cheese plate and fries which were quite decent, too. Drinks seemed to be around $4-6 and servers were attentive. The location right on Westlake makes it an easy/convenient place to meet up with friends or colleagues after work. Wouldn't mind going there again. read more

I really liked the setting/location of this restaurant. It is located in the heart of South Lake Union. My friend and I came around 10 p.m. on a week night and the bar was not too happening. It wasn't too crowded at all. In fact, the tables were mostly unoccupied. We chose to sit near the window. The restaurant is pretty dimly lit so it gives off a vibe of trendy/private. It is a good place to take friends or even a significant other to grab a drink here. We ordered the apple crisp cider and they brought out a can and also a empty glass. It was plenty to drink because I couldn't finish it. The cider in itself was delicious. I think the issue I had at this restaurant was the service. I don't think they were properly staffed at the time that we went so there was only one (that I saw) managing the bar and tables. He seemed rushed. When he poured our cider, some of it spilled and got on my boots. He didn't even seem to notice and I didn't bother to tell him that he got that sticky stuff on my shoes. He also wasn't very attentive in getting us refills on the water and brining the check to us. I seriously tried to make eye contact and give him a waive but he never looked over to our table. Finally, I walked over there to ask him for the bill. Out of all the bars in Seattle, this one was kind of blah... mediocre... I don't think I'll come back. read more

I find myself really liking this place. I've been here a few different times for happy hour or group get-togethers, and they're always really accommodating! The food is pretty good too, and the place has a nice variety of drinks. Plus, when you have a good happy hour-- you get an extra star in my book!! Try the fries and the slow roasted pork belly sliders! YUM! read more

The food was amazing and the service was great. Delicious farm-to-table style meals. Huge bourbon/whiskey/scotch selection, plus taps and a fun cocktail menu. They're open late night with an awesome happy hour menu. Highly recommend read more

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