Good quick service. Tasty food. Reasonable variety. A comfy place to relax at Seattle Center. It is what you want it to be. read more

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I don't have high standards for any of the eateries inside the Armory to begin with, so I was surprised that this place was actually good! This was during a Tuesday evening around 5:30pm, and my friends and I wanted to get some food before the TWICE concert inside Climate Pledge Arena. Though inside the Armory, this place has its own bar seating, tables and even decked-out bar lights, and condiments and napkins are nearby. My server was very friendly and pretty outgoing with me when I took my order. They have breakfast and lunch menu items that I think you can get no matter the time frame. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As this is also a bar, they also have cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got their Good Burger which has bacon, white cheddar, fried onions and a medium-rare beef patty in between two brioche buns. It was quite a hefty price of ~$26 after tax, and that's also including the side of mac and cheese I got as well. This was really tasty, though! Patty was juicy and tender, cheese melted well inside the burger, and the onions and bacon were really tasty. Mac and cheese is standard but helped to fill me up. My friend also got the same burger as me but instead got hand-cut fries as a side. From his pics, they give you a ton of them so you're gonna feel real full if you finish everything! Burger wasn't that small now that I think about it. The food here actually surpassed my expectations, and I'm happy I got to try this place since I wasn't able to hit up their Capitol Hill location before it closed. read more

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Inside the Armory at the Seattle Center, this Skillet location is conveniently located near the monorail, Space Needle, PacSci, and MoPop, so it's a good place to get some food if you're in the area. They have a selection of sandwiches and burgers on the menu. Ordered a chicken sandwich and a grilled cheese. The chicken sandwich had a crispy fried chicken and kale, and a side of fries. The grilled cheese was packed with cheese: brie, american cheese, and cheddar, and the brioche bread was grilled to a golden brown perfection. Kinda pricey for the food you get, but it is the Seattle Center, so it's probably due to the location. Skillet used to have several other restaurant locations around the city, but now this one at the Seattle Center and the airport are the only two remaining locations. read more

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I tried the basic burger with poutine upgrade, and the black eyed mule. Burger was good, standard. Poutine was note poutine, more like fries with gravy (cheese was a combo of sprinkled and melted cheese, not curds). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mule cocktail was pretty good though felt a little light on the alcohol considering the price.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was okay but I would probably try one of the other restaurants next time I'm at Seattle Center. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Basic burger with side of "poutine". - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A rainy Saturday landed me in the Seattle Center Armory and the Skillet Counter around lunchtime. Ordered a blackened salmon sammy and a basic burger, both were delicious. Food was a bit expensive, but I guess it's the Seattle Center. They recently switched owners, so hopefully they keep up the good food.​​​ read more

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Went here before the Conan concert at climate pledge and was not disappointed. Wish I could've taken my leftovers with me! The man taking our orders was super energetic and funny. My wife and I ordered the Ceaser wrap with fried chicken, upgraded to mac and cheese as a side, and the jam burger with breakfast potatoes. We thoroughly enjoyed both. The fried chicken was plentiful, real chicken that was moist and perfectly crispy. The burger was cooked to order with melty cheese and delicious jam. The Mac and cheese wasn't too cheesy which is a win in my book. Since we were there in the evening it was very quiet inside with lots of open tables. Would return! read more

All the guys working here are amazing. They're nice. They're kind they bend over backwards to give you excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is hot comes out fast with a fantastic scratch margarita![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've been to the Skillet Capitol Hill location several times, but this was my first time trying the Seattle Center location (located in the Armory food center). My coworkers and I stopped by here for a quick dinner before attending a Storm Game at the nearby Climate Pledge Arena. I ordered the COBB SALAD. My companions ordered the Good Burger and the Caesar Salad. The COBB SALAD was gigantic! It had lots of fresh avocado, grilled chicken breast, creamy blue cheese, and ripe tomatoes with a wonderful honey mustard like dressing. I couldn't finish it all as it was definitely large enough to feed two people. My colleagues enjoyed the Good Burger, remarking at how amazing their bacon jam is. The Caesar salad was just as big as the Cobb salad, but had less variety of vegetables and was served on a bed of kale. Service was excellent and the cashier was very friendly. They had our food ready within 15 minutes after ordering and we had no problem finding a table to sit at. Note that water, napkins, and utensils are all self-serve. The ambiance is super casual as it's part of the food court, but Skillet has its own private section of tables and seats too as they serve alcoholic drinks which can't be taken beyond a certain point. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Cobb Salad - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Other than the price this is one of my favorite places to get a chicken sandwich. I also like the poutine fries. The chicken sandwich is cooked really well and the spiciness is really good. Love the fries. read more

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This place at the Seattle center was pretty good. I had the chicken Sammy which is a sandwich and it came with fries. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also got a Pepsi zero sugar and like most places it's cashless.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sandwich was very good I really enjoyed it and the fries were a tad heavy on the salt but they were very good. If you're coming to Seattle Center swing by and try it out. read more

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A decent restaurant in Seattle Center. Food was tasty but greasy and salty. Service was fast, and there are plenty of seats. Price is reasonable given its location. read more

Oh man!!! My grilled cheese was one of the best grilled cheese I have ever had in my entire life! Junk thing is... you order using the app even if you're at the tables, AND they do card. NO CASH! So I didn't know how to leave a tip in cash for them. It didn't really ask for a tip on the app. But this was EXPENSIVE!! I thought we was going to eat someplace cheap... SURE... but the burgers my son and husband bought seems cheap. However, adding the fries was the problem! It was like us paying $20 for a burger and fries. But their lemon water was really good. They have a condiment station you could get water and condiments for free. Otherwise, I was tired of burgers & fries. I wanted food. Like omelets, or plate lunches. There is nothing like that. Which is why I stick with the grilled cheese. It was delicious' BRING EXTRA SPENDING MONEY even if you come to eat or look around. Things are kinda pricey here. Great, it is a tourist sight, so WHY NOT charge the extra for these visitors, right?! Anywho, take a look at the menu before you order. read more

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This place is a scam. It's way overpriced, the food is entirely forgettable, and the shocking sight of a large rat is all the confirmation I need to warn everyone away. Save your money, and more importantly, protect your health. read more

Incredibly friendly front of the restaurant service! The main host was a nice gentleman with a thick New England accent (unfortunately didn't catch his name!) and he was so friendly and welcoming to us and all the other restaurant patrons! Even though all we ordered was a kale salad and some fries they hit the spot after walking around town and going up the space needle! The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and the food was made fresh in front of us (open concept kitchen!). read more

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Nope, never again. This was a low class hash slinging experience. I can't imagine using any less care in making food than this. Food, such as it is, is summarily dumped into flimsy paper dish boats. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Serve yourself coffee (cold) and water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Napkins are small and thin..you will need 20 to get through the meal. Within 90 minutes I was in a restroom and I didn't even finish the meal. Nothing good happens as a result of eating here. Be warned. Move on. read more

Waited over 30 minutes for my sandwich and it wasn't ready yet. Went to the bathroom and when I got back, dude at register said he gave my sandwich to someone else because he had been calling my name "10 minutes". Then tried to give me a completely wrong order and passing it off if it was my order. I tell him I want a refund. And he walks away and says I'll be a refund but he has to the his manager. I had my never given a receipt of anything. Then tries to tell me I should order something else. So I can wait another 30 mins? Dude behind the cash register should have caught some hands for trying to call me rude by acting the way he did. Food and service deserve zero stars and a slap over the head for trying to act up. read more

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Nashville, chicken sandwich very bland and it's substitute salad came with an extra dose of hair

It was a pretty good for a Mac and cheese. Service was good for just a stop and eat place.would go back again. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Mac n cheese - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: Attractive and delicious. Service: Top notch! Friendly and efficient. Ambiance: It's in a food court. The food court area is okay, but the area that belongs to this establishment is clean and easy to maneuver around. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Cobb Salad - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

How I heard of this place: Years ago, when Skillet was a simple, yet amazing culinary experience in a food truck. As it grew, the opportunities for brick & mortar settings exploded and the Seattle Center was lucky to have them on board. Type of cuisine: Burgers, fries. "Skillet Counter makes great food prepared with care, technique, and the best ingredients. The menu offers signature Skillet items like the burger with bacon jam, pork belly and cornmeal waffle, fried chicken sammy. We have a special menu for the kiddos with items like waffle with whipped cream and grilled pb&j. We carry spirits, draft beer, keg wine and sweets to round things out." Ambiance: Set in The Armory, Skillet Counter is among the dining options available to those visiting the food court slash performance/festival area. The middle of the room is reserved for seating, special events and performances, while the border includes a number of restaurant counter options to satisfy all taste buds. What I ordered: The Burger ($20) - bacon jam, creamy bleu cheese, arugula, brioche and a side of Poutine ($13) - fries, gravy, cheddar, parm, herbs. We also ordered a Bowl of Tomato Bisque ($9.50) and The Chub ($18.50) - bacon, brie, american cheese, one egg*, arugula, tomato, bacon jam, jalapeño aioli, sodo bun. For our kids, an additional Lil' Grilled Cheese ($9.50) - cheddar, american cheese, brioche, hand-cut fries. What I loved: The Chub breakfast sandwich become the table favorite, while The Burger - what originally brought us to love Skillet - was found to be a close second. Why I loved it: The food is always good, portions relatively small but hearty. Cost: High read more

I've emailed this location's contact information and the main contact as well as writing to them on toast (app I ordered from) and I've yet to hear back so now I'm writing a review about the disgusting food they gave us. Exactly a month ago I ordered the Lil Nuggs and Mac & cheese for my kid while playing downstairs in the children's playground, I figured I would grab us lunch there and go back to playing after we were done eating. Their website shows Dino nuggets and the Mac & cheese is breaded, not at all what we got. No Dino shaped nuggets, they were the ugly chunks that you cut off the chicken breast to throw away but instead they were given to us. So many chunks were just the fried over seasoned breading with no chicken. The Mac & cheese was bland as fuck, no salt, no seasoning, no breading and looked nothing like the photo. Even the fries were trash. We were downstairs and my kid by that point was having a meltdown because she was hungry and hated the food. We end the day early because we were both starving and overwhelmed, didn't go back upstairs to complain because my kid was crying and screaming. I emailed later that day because even my husband refused to eat the food. So if you're a parent enjoying your day playing in the children's museum and think, "oh hey let me order nuggets for my kid's lunch at Skillet.", DON'T!!! Your day will be cut short and ruined by the trash they serve you and waste your money on the food and the day pass you bought because your kid now wants to go home for food. read more

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Service is quick and friendly , food was large and delicious! Big enough to share with two people read more

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Excellent salads and burgers in the heart of the armory. The line might look long and intimidating, but it moves quickly. We really enjoyed our food which came out quickly so we could get to the game on time. read more

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Great spot for some chicken and waffles. Price is quite high and may not necessarily give you a good size chicken but it is pretty tasty. I wish there are more consider how much I paid. But the homemade tomato bisque is my pretty good. I am sure I will come back again. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very poor customer service Rude! Wouldn't suggest eating here. Also only cashless as well read more

We came here on Labor Day Sunday around 1pm. There were people, but it wasn't super packed. We ordered: * Nashville Hot chicken sandwich: Spicy, crunchy satisfying and we got it with garlic fries which are truly garlicky * kale Caesar with fried chicken - nice crispy fried chicken and some generous anchovies * kids waffle - had a touch of cornmeal and nice chew Everything was satisfying and delicious. It's pricey, but it's in Seattle center so that's to be expected. Food came out in ~5-10min so it's a convenient spot when visiting Seattle center. read more

The food seems good enough, though overpriced. can't say much about the ambiance as it's in the Armory, so, you get what you get with that. service, on the other hand. not an overly busy day, but waited nearly 30 minutes for a breakfast sandwich and other breakfast. the order queueing might be partly to blame as I'm pretty sure I saw people come after me and get food before me. I asked about my order and am pretty sure I got a "sneeze muffin." What are you going to do? read more

Update: Gave another chance. Menu has changed now too. Used to be the best fries in town. Now, clearly frozen from a package. Used to get "clucks n fries" smaller portion of chicken thighs and fries...was told "we don't have those anymore, you should have the chicken nuggets!" So I did. Processed chicken pressed in animal shapes. Clearly from a frozen bag. Its fine to change the menu, but you definitely aren't hitting your stated mission: "great food prepared with care, technique, and the best of ingredients" Over priced frozen food isn't great, isn't demonstrating care or technique and definitely isn't the best of ingredients So sad. I've been coming here since they parked the Airstream out by what is now KEXP, and this is embarrassing. You've ruined an establishment, its over. read more

We had lunch here yesterday. The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was very welcoming! I wish the prices were a little lower so we could afford to eat here more often! read more

Skillet is a popular Seattle brand that quite a few folks recommended to us. This variation, Skillet Counter, is a fast casual joint located inside the Armory at Seattle Center food court. We ate here prior to MoPop. We didn't feel welcome when we walked to the counter. It was very transactional, no interest in conversation whatsoever. Listen, I'm not asking for a neck massage, but when you're paying $70 for four burgers a smile would be nice. I think anyone with half a brain can come to the conclusion that the burgers are fine, nothing more. They'd be a lot better if the prices were scaled down. $16 for a burger with bacon jam, bleu cheese and arugula? Don't get me wrong, these ingredients are up my alley. The burger wasn't lights out like I wanted, leaving more to the imagination. One positive for us was that we ended up beating the lunch rush. Keep in mind that this food court gets incredibly busy with tourists and locals alike. Maybe check out the other options before committing to Skillet. Or maybe we ordered the wrong items? read more

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I got the Cobb Salad because I wasn't feeling that hungry. When the order arrive it was a bit hefty but delicious. I went around 1:30pm on Juneteenth and they were not that busy as the lunch rush just settled down. The environment was clean as it shared space with other food court vendors. The workers were busy but able to keep the operations flowing. This is a good spot for a quick healthy bite if you are waiting for your spot for the space needle. read more

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I ordered the Good Burger, medium patty. However I received a well well done burger and the bacon was disgustingly undercooked + soggy. It was inedible and a waste of money! read more

If you're traipsing around the Seattle Center area and are looking for a good brunch place, this is a pretty good option! I ordered the Avocado Breakfast Burrito, and it came loaded with avocado, 3 eggs, cheese and pico de gallo. It wasn't the most flavorful, but definitely filling - I didn't even need to order a side. The prices are definitely a bit steep, but that's par for the course for food in this area. read more

This place was okay for a not so quick lunch in the Armory. I was with my niece and she's a picky eater so a plain burger seemed like a good option. Ordering was fine and that's about the only time the experience was fine. Trying to find a clean table was not fine, the empty ones were filthy. Getting all of the various extras from the shelves in the middle was also not fine. Most of the things were empty. Including the ketchups and people really get aggressive with that pump and ketchup goes everywhere. Food took a while and when I asked for things from the staff that were missing in the self-help area, I had to ask multiple times just to never get it. The price doesn't really seem worth it. read more

To be honest I was slightly worried it would take forever to get our food as it was lunch time on a Saturday, but the line to order and the time that it took our food to come out was really no wait at all. The menu consisted of burgers, sandwiches and chicken and came out hot and fresh. They also had seating right next to it blocked off so I didn't have to go hunting for a table. Happy to eat here again! read more

Skillet Counter is one of many options inside the Armory, located in the middle of Seattle Center. There was no line to order so that was quick. They make the food to order so it wasn't as quick to get your order. LIL' GRILLED CHEESE - was yummy, gooey, warm and toasty. Although it is for the kids, it was big enough, with the fries, for a small adult. THE POUTINE - was large enough to be a meal by itself. THE CHUB - was pretty much a bacon and egg sandwich with lots of greens. The bacon jam made this awesome. Also coz the bread was fresh and warm. read more

Skillet Counter - Seattle Center - Poutine, Grilled Cheese and Chub - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Way overpriced but food is good great service but really expensive. Lots of options to choose from and the food is really good quality

Don't come here in the last 15-30 minutes before they close. They're apparently so understaffed that they'll ignore the line at their till until just moments before their apparently to-the-second closing time, then abruptly tip the register screen up and say they're closed. (To add insult to injury, they'll take the order of one person in front of you before they do this.) I've been a fan of Skillet since its food truck days - used to follow them around to get the poutine and their amazing fried chicken sandwich, which gets them one additional star - but I guess those days are long gone. read more

Okay so , disregard this place being a lil pricey. The food is ehhh. Just eh. Not good not bad. The staff was helpful more or less. I ordered the fried chicken breakfast burrito... but there's no way of knowing that considering the amount of chicken that's actually in that burrito is laughable. But on the bright side , the eggs inside the burrito were some of the best eggs I've ever had. The fries were okay. And the bacon is horrible in my opinion , my girlfriend liked the bacon . So it's all personal preference read more

Wife and I enjoyed sitting at the counter, enjoying a cocktail and some good grub. I got the hot Nashville chicken on a biscuit. They ended up being out of biscuits so they gave me a brioche bun. Was still very yummy. Wife got the basic burger and fries. She enjoyed it. I stole a few bites and thought it was a good burger. Would eat there again next time we're in town. read more