Great cocktails and appetizers! We visited on Sunday…read moreafternoon and service was cordial, fast and cozy environment. Good place for a date, at least on a Sunday. It took us few minutes to figure out how to get there but hopefully my pictures will help you.

DO NOT GO HERE. I say that so strongly because the service was the most terrible. It took forever…read morefor them to notice us and actually sit us down. Then, it took ages before they actually took our order and we were looking at each other in disbelief because we definitely felt ignored. And the drinks were disgusting. We were so glad we didn't bother ordering food because the menu was so limited and none of the options seemed appealing. Also the place isn't that well decorated, a lot of it seems very dated and old and not vintage or whatever vibes they were going for and the views are non existent, you can barely see the water. Never coming back here again.

I am impressed with presentation of food and the unique tastes that was prepared. The Chengdu tower…read morechicken wings were stacked so creatively and perfectly fried and spiced with thai chili, lime, fish sauce and coriander? Five spice? They were the exact portion to share and perfectly paired with the Rice lager, Rupee beer, from India. The South African Bunny Chow was hearty and delicious, a bread bowl filled with buttery chicken. Lastly the Pineapple coconut corn bread was heavenly. Topped with fresh coconut shavings was delectable. One of the best desserts Ive had. A def great cool restaurant with a wall of tchotchkes to peruse. Looking forward to my next meal here.

Nue is a restaurant concept that I like, and think is a great entrypoint for people wanting to try…read morenew international cuisines that they might not be originally interested in. Just glancing at the menu during a stroll in Cap Hill interested me and I wanted to give this place a try. Paid a visit on a Friday around 6PM and was able to get a table fairly quickly. There are parking garages in the building that Nue is located at, though I am not sure about parking validation. There should be plenty of street parking as the restaurant is located more on the outskirts of Cap Hill. I got to the restaurant via a 10 minute walk from the nearest light rail station. Service was a bit slow when went, I think after we were seated, there unfortunately were two large groups that can in afterwards. We had to flag down the service workers to place our order and get the check. As for the food, it came out after 10 minutes one at a time. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely, lots of memorabilia from various countries and even the check came out in a passport-esque binder. We got a couple of things, which I'll review down below: Carribean Pineapple Cornbread ($8): Tasty cornbread that has nice coconut flakes spread through the batter and around the cornbreads. The cornbread was moist and there is a pineapple undertone in the flavor profile. One downside was that the quantity is quite small, I think for the price, you get like 2 3x3 squares of cornbread, which I think is unfortunately not enough as an appetizer even. Chengdu Wings ($24): These wings do have a tasty flavor profile and have a fragrant aroma when you bite into them. The batter is crispy and they are pleasing to eat! Once again, I unfortunately think the suffers in terms of quantity - you maybe get like 3 wings for $24, which I personally think is a very steep price for fried chicken wings, regardless of the flavor profile. I understand that not everyone can handle very spicy flavor, and personally think that despite the name being Chengdu Wings, it serves as a good entry to Sichuanese cuisine for people given the motivation of the restaurant. Malaysian Dhal ($22): A pleasant dish that has a fragrant coconut, lime, and lemongrass flavor that represents the flavors of Malaysia well. The stew has a pleasant consistency and each bite coats your tongue with the fragrant flavors. The roti is flaky on the outside and soft on the inside - perfect for enjoying this dish. African Bunny Chow ($24): Probably the most filling dish that we have ordered at Nue - I think if you are hungry, maybe go for this one. There is a decent amount of meat in this dish, and the flavors are tasty - it feels like a slightly more toned down Dhal in terms of fragrance, but has a pleasant thicker consistency. In the end, I think Nue is better served as a Tapas-esque restaurant than a place you would visit if you are hungry. Prices vs. quantity does suffer quite a bit at Nue unfortunately, which is why I think it serves as a place to sample cuisines in a night out and then maybe visit elsewhere to complete your dinner. The food is flavorful and pleasing to the general audience, which is a good thing for people who generally aren't very adventurous in their culinary horizons. I'm not sure I would revisit, but I would definitely recommend this to people that lean more on the safer side of dining out.

Now I completely understand why there's always a line out the door for this place, even though the…read morespace inside is huge! The vibe here is incredible. The moment you walk in, it feels like you've been transported straight to a bustling Thai night market or a lively pub along the strip. The interior design and decor are so fun and detailed. Just keep in mind that it gets pretty loud and energetic inside, but in a fun, vibrant way that really adds to the experience. We ordered a little bit of everything: Tom Kha: Perfectly creamy, tangy, and hit all the right aromatic notes. Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Neck): Tender, super savory, and packed with flavor. Pad Thai & Fried Rice: Both classic comfort dishes executed exceptionally well--not dry at all and loaded with taste. Everything came out piping hot and full of authentic flavor. The wait can be a bit long during peak hours, but it's 100% worth it. Definitely a new go-to Thai spot in Seattle!

My friend recommended this place as an incredible Thai spot and I can understand why she would say…read morethat. The atmosphere is great and gives off Bangkok street food vibes especially with the fact that it stays open until 2 am. We came in at 6 pm on a Saturday and were seated within 5-10 minutes. The waiter was diligent about checking in on us despite how busy the place already was. Whilst I liked the restaurant vibes, the place where we were seated was so hot with absolutely no ventilation making it a bit uncomfortable for a Seattle summer. There are fans placed throughout the rest of the restaurants, but in the subsection where we were placed, I don't believe that was an option. Another thing that was disappointing is the menu is deceptive in saying that dishes can be made gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc, but that's actually not true. The salads, soups, curries, and Pad Thai all have fish sauce / oyster sauce in them which is not vegetarian. I ended up requesting for vegan dishes instead and I could only order noodles which made sharing with my non-vegetarian friends quite difficult. I ended up getting the Pad Mama which was delicious, but it was definitely not my first choice. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this restaurant for a vegetarian, but the options are incredible for those who eat meat and / or enjoy a good cocktail menu.

I swear I have the most jekyl and Hyde experience here…read more I'm a regular for the past 3 years, sometimes I come and the really nice waitress is there who is so knowledgeable about French wine, cider and champagne. Last time the owner himself was there talking to us and he was amazing. But sometimes I come in and there is different staff that is so mean. This time I drove all the way from Queen Anne, and the lady looked at us (we are younger) and rolled her eyes and put us in the worst seat imaginable and asked if we had reservations. Then another older couple came in after with no reservations two minutes later and she graciously escorted them to the main room. Kinda an L because we are regulars and big spenders here. I got up and left.

I don't look forward to leaving negative reviews but I felt strongly about this experience that it…read morewould be a disservice if I didn't address it. *Spoiler alert: long story/rant ahead. When I went for my first time. It was on a hot day this past June. Me and my partner thought we'd go and treat ourselves to a nice outing. Since I've always wanted to try this place due to hearing a bunch of good things from some colleagues. We set our eyes on a late lunch/ early dinner at Bottle House. Came in optimistic especially after being seated right away in their outdoor patio section. We were off to a great start, until it turned into a lot of waiting. We gave the benefit of the doubt assuming they were just busy. It wasn't until we saw a few groups that got seated after us get their order taken before us that we decided to flag someone down. Once we did, we were told to wait a few more moments because another group had to be checked on before we could get our orders taken. Surprisingly we were still in good spirits. We ordered our drinks, as well as our food so we could be set. Then afterwards our drinks came. This is where my experience spiraled down. I picked up my wine glass filled with this Bordeaux wine that I was excited to try. Pressed the rim against my lip and took my sip. It hit me like a hot flash. The temperature of this wine was warmer than warm. It also wasn't just my wine but my partners's as well. So we managed to get a servers attention, voiced our concern and asked if we could order a different drink. I decided to go with a cocktail and my partner decided to order the Chardonnay. When they dropped off our new drinks, they happened to be the wrong drinks. What had happened was they were a different tables drinks and when we flagged the same server down. they already seemed annoyed that we were gonna address a discrepancy. We eventually got the right drinks then our food. At that point we just wanted to drink our drinks and finish our food. I enjoyed the food flavor wise, but I wasn't satisfied with the amount of food for the price I paid. If it was one of the better things I ate in my life I would be happy with paying however much for the amount of food I got. Sadly that wasn't the case. White wine was chilled so it was good and I liked the Chardonnay. The old fashion wasn't akin to a typical old fashion. It was more like a boulevardier, not as whiskey forward, but more alcoholic. Not my favorite old fashion All in all this review was geared towards service, and quality of the drinks. Especially if you're supposed to be known for the variety of wines you serve. I would hope you can serve them at a decent temperature. Based off this experience alone, I wouldn't personally suggest them if someone was looking for a recommendation.

First time visit. Walked down Phinney Ridge to get a quick bite before going to the Dana Carvey &…read moreKevin Nealon comedy event at Woodland Park Zoo. We got here right at 4:30pm happy hour. WOW, they have amazing appetizers. I had the Black Garlic Caesar's Salad, Alaskan Ling Cod and Crispy Calamari. Amazing! Appetizers this good...really. Our server, Andy was phenomenal, helpful and had great recommendations. I really enjoyed the Ling Cod - wow. I can see why that is a fav here. We are outside. It was lovely even though it was overcast. Nice view, the food was so comforting and the butter old fashioned topped it off. What a gem down here on Phinney Ridge near Woodland Park Zoo!

Five-star oysters, five-star fare, Then the playlist punched…read moreme square in the ear, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, one after the next... Like someone's 2009 gym mix escaped the depths, RockCreek, every plate was close to perfection But every song felt like a personal rejection.

If you are a Seattle area resident and have not been to Wolf yet, you are missing out. If you are…read moreplanning to visit the area, book a table yesterday. Meg and her team created one of the finest dining experiences we have ever enjoyed. From her greeting to Lorenzo's attentive and knowledgable service, through the kitchen's meticulous detail to our party's dietary restrictions, this was a 5+ star rating. The ambience is charming, the food was incredibly delicious and beautifully prepared and plated. Some may consider the Wolf pricey, but if you have no qualms paying for high quality food and service, Wolf is absolutely worth the money. Personally, we have no issue paying for exceptional dining experiences. We DO however balk at paying premium prices for mediocre food. This is most definitley not in the latter category. If life finds us back in the Seattle area in the future, one of the first things we will do is book a table at The Wolf. Well done all. Thank you.

I really did have a lovely experience here. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic,…read moreBUT I do feel like I need to set expectations correctly about the "family style" description. Coming from New York City, when I hear family style I'm picturing big shareable plates for the table to be going back for seconds (maybe even THIRDS). The dishes here were quite small and very pricey, which made it hard for them to function as true family-style portions. That said, the food itself was excellent, very unique and the service was genuinely wonderful. The staff were attentive, warm, and made the whole evening feel really welcoming. I can't say enough about the staff, just SO lovely. So if you go in expecting beautifully prepared small plates rather than true family-style dining, you'll probably have a great time. Just adjust expectations on the portion sizes!

As someone who is just getting into wine, this is a great place to try a bunch of different things!…read moreThis is a self serve wine bar with over 50 wines on tap, and I love that you can buy 1 oz pours so you can sample different regions and styles of wine. The servers here are very enthusiastic and friendly and will help you on your wine journey of finding what you like! Every wine is labeled with the country of origin, the grape type, and flavors you can expect. This made it super easy to compare and contrast the different wines and taste what makes each wine unique. My favorite wines are dessert wines, and they had an amazing port and sherry. Everything they have here, you can buy a bottle of, and I loved the port so much I bought one to take home. While you're probably coming here for wine, the food is also pretty good. They have classic European wine snacks like charcuterie boards and tinned fish. My favorite however, was probably the burrata. Burrata is already one of my favorite cheeses, but the juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and peppery olive oil raised it to another level. It was like a really good caprese salad made even better by the toasted focaccia.

Fantastic place! First great Wine options (I would prefer more Dessert wines but that's just me)…read moreThe setup is nice and clean and just well designed and comfy. The service was lovely. The main person who serviced us was lovely and friendly and would chat with us about the wine. Just a lovely gentleman (Hope this doesn't sound bad but he had a lovely accent and nice to listen to) Loved his energy. The desert wine I did have was lovely and the food was tasty and good quality. Overall I majorly endorse this place! Was a relaxing and lovely space just to chill and chat in.

Have been a few times but it had been quite some time since my last visit. Three of us came on a…read moreThursday which is all day happy hour, and some solid deals on drinks and $2 off small plates - woo! Was especially interested in coming after knowing the bar manager (Sarah) has won awards in the industry. We tried: - Apricot Old fashioned $10 - great value! Strong with a hint of apricot. - Classic Martini $11 - it was Martini month when we went so martinis were featured with great prices! Definitely not my fave martini in the city but could not beat this price and it was enjoyable still. - Mezcal drink (I think it was the Sea Senora) $18, I had this and loved it. I'm a fan of mezcal and this was no exception. Great flavors. - Lamb Crepinette $17 on HH, we all enjoyed this! Not too "lamb-y" if that makes sense. - Point Judith Squid Salad - $14 on HH, I really enjoyed this salad as it reminded me of Spain/Portugal, which I'm a huge fan of. The squid was really tender and went well with the beans and olives. Super cute vibes inside and everything is really aesthetic but also great flavor/execution. I already want to go back to try more.

It's a gorgeous Seattle day and I was looking for a place to ride my bike to. Yelp said this one…read morehad bike parking so we decided to check it out. First off, it does not have bike parking. That was a little awkward (but obviously not the restaurant's fault, just an FYI). It does have giant windows, lovely staff, and $2 off plates for happy hour. I really enjoyed the lamb and the mai tai, and definitely order those again.

Best oyster bar in Seattle, excellent raw seafood bar. Spot prawn crudo and Pacific oysters are a…read morestandout. Outstanding service and staff that really know their seafood. Renee Erickson's team always does excellent with small plates. The endive salad with toasted pistachios was delightful, refreshing, and well-made. Sit at the oyster bar and order a glass of your favorite crisp white or bubbly. Always a good time, great vibes. Usually love the steak tartare but the night we went they were using some odd aioli that I didn't care for.

Came during happy hour and we ordered 36 of their $3 oysters. The men in our group also ordered…read morecocktails from the happy hour menu. The oysters were crisp and refreshing. We also tried their bread and whipped butter which was delicious and one of their hard goat cheese dishes that came with cracked and jam. The cheese was delicious but we wish we had more. Lastly, we tried their bread pudding. It looked like a slice of bread and came with a strong bourbon cream on the side. Although delicious, we wish more came with it. The waitress who waited on was lovely and was so kind to our 2 year old. The place is also just so cool! We loved the interior design and vibe of this oyster bar. We'll come back the next time we're in town.

Great food! Great service! Cool atmosphere…read more I really liked the lamb ribs. But everything was tender and uniquely seasoned.

"Disappointed -- Bring Back the Burnt Honey!" Ciudad used to…read morebe one of my absolute go-to spots, and their burnt honey was hands-down my favorite condiment on the entire menu. It had that perfect, deeply caramelized, bittersweet edge that paired incredibly well with the warm flatbread and smoky meats. I don't know why they decided to mess with a perfect formula, but replacing it with this new "vegetable honey" shit just feels completely off. The complex, intense flavor depth is totally gone, and the substitute just doesn't hold a candle to the original.