Food was great. Ambience was great. Service was great. We met the owner James, super nice guy! :) He overheard my boyfriend saying he wasn't a fan of the first beer he tried and James gave him a different one on the house without hesitation. We will come back when we are in the area. read more

The Blue Glass - Burratta cheese, Seared Ahi and cesar salad, buttermilk chicken sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a lovely little date spot! Found our way accidentally after our initial spot (Olivers Twist) wasn't serving food that night. So happy we did! Lovely ambiance inside, friendly + knowledgable staff, great food and drinks! A perfect little date spot and we will return. I had ahi tuna sandwich - was generous portions. Husband had chicken and enjoyed. The best parts were the drinks and the appetizers! Highly recommend the cucumber drink but their Manhattan was one of best I've had in Seattle area. read more

I live nearby and have passed by this spot so many times. Decided to give it a shot for brunch with friends. Maybe they are better know for drinks and dinner as brunch was average. The service was fantastic- our waiter constantly checked on us without being intrusive, was super efficient getting water glasses filled, coffee refills and getting the food out. The reasons for low rating on brunch- they do not have espresso. , only regular drip coffee or decaf drip. No fresh juices, but there is OJ. They have a sizeable breakfast menu. I got the tostadas, vegetarian and they were fine. The rest of the table got the seattle scramble with chorizo and were disappointed. One friend barely touched her food. It was bland and just unappetizing was how they described it. Not much was eaten there which was sad- but the ambience and space was lovely. I would come back and give them a shot at just drinks ( hh) or other food on the menu. They have lots of seating and a good space. The place did get filled up around lunchtime- so it could be that other items on the menu are way better. read more

This place was pretty cool, it is intimate and kind of old school looking on the inside. They have a great menu, something for everyone, a full bar, and a super friendly staff....They have gender neutral restrooms, and my only complaint is that the tables are smashed together.....As people walked by our table, they had to turn sideways to fit by.....Somtimes, you don't want an ass rubbing on your table....Just saying.....Other than that great place, with outdoor seating.....Parking can be a challenge, because they do not have a private lot read more

We ate there the week before Christmas ... it was very busy, and both the wait-staff and the kitchen were overwhelmed - and service was very slow as a result - I assume that isn't normal. The southwest corn chowder was fabulous (a special, not on the regular menu). The Moroccan lamb was tasty and interesting, with golden raisins and a mix of flavors, and Israeli-style large grain cons-cous. The veggie burger was thick and tasty - we feared it might be simulated meat, but no, it was a proper veggie burger, and quite good. Their list of specialty cocktails is interesting - I had the anejo sour, which was good, if pricey. They also had a good selection of beers (the Seapine IPA on draft was my partner's pick). All-in-all, we liked The Blue Glass - located downhill of Phinney Ridge on 65th, it's a neighborhood joint with some spizazz. It was a bit pricey ... not outrageous, but more than I would expect for that kind of restaurant. read more

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The food was excellent, I had the crab roll and it was basically solid crab not a bunch of filler. The cocktails were also great, my wife had the Mezcal Negroni and it was unique and delicious. It's a pleasant neighborhood vibe with very friendly service. Very relaxed evening and worth visiting if you are in the area. read more

The food is delicious and fresh. The truffle fries were fantastic. The service is friendly and professional. We will return! read more

We arrived Thursday about 5:15pm. Still time for Happy Hour! Peter was our Server and was extremely friendly & helpful. I had the Happy Hour Lunazul Blanco Margarita and it was perfect. My husband has to eat gluten free (GF). This is our 2nd visit and there are so many GF choices that we were actually able to share a 'real meal' that tasted delicious. Halibut & mashed sweet potatoes & squash. We will definitely return. (BTW-love the old movies they show on the tvs over the bar area.) Good Vibe with the guests and servers. read more

Awesome food and great service! I've been here for both happy hour and brunch and this place is on my faves list for both

Love the relaxed but sophisticated ambiance. Our service was personable and attentive. It was Sunday brunch so we ordered the yogurt parfait that was packed with layers of fresh ingredients each complementing each other with distinct flavors and textures from the coconut to the toasted granola to the blueberries to the orange zest. I paired mine with the maple old fashioned with a post meal bourbon on the rocks. I have my eye on the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich for the next visit. read more

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Consistently good service, nice vibe, & menu. Love their daily specials. Good happy hour. For a neighborhood restaurant, you cannot go wrong. read more

My hubby & I had the pleasure of getting to know one our new neighborhood restaurants, The Blue Glass. From the start, I was drawn into their cozy vibe by beautiful artwork, beyond friendly staff and we hadn't even eaten yet! We had the Special, a papparadelle al ragu situation, which was insane. But the out-of-this-world short ribs & parmesan-laced polenta walks in and just blew off the roof. Incredible. So glad this spot is a 5 minute walk away. We will surely do a lot more pilates and cardio because of it. read more

Blue glass is great little neighborhood restaurant that has a laid back and friendly vibe. While the vibes are laid back, the food still manages to be on par (and even better than) some of Seattle's more buttoned up restaurants. I was actually surprised to see that there was not much of a crowd during prime brunch hours(11:30ish on a Sunday). Pros: Attentive & friendly service. Our waiter was incredibly accomodating and brewed a fresh pot of coffee for me after noticing the first cup was very weak. I didn't even have to ask! Great food that is reasonably priced. Both the kimchi and dungeness crab benedict really hit the spot and the eggs were poached to perfection. It was exactly what I wanted in a brunch. Great location. This strip of Seattle is usually not super crowded and it is easier to find parking within just a few blocks of any of the restaurants Cons: There were very few, but just enough to not warrant this place as five stars (I'd actually give it 4.5 if I could). The coffee was pretty meh even after getting a freshly brewed cup and the benedict was slightly cold. However, I like my hollandaise piping hot so that may be more a personal preference! I would definitely recommend checking this spot out for brunch and I look forward to coming back to try out their dinner/cocktail menu. read more

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Excellent menu. It ain't cheap, but it's worth every penny! Most of the servers are friendly and show skill and experience. read more

Enjoyed a delightful Ahi Sandwich at The Blueglass a few evenings ago. The sesame crusted Ahi was seared perfectly and was delicious to the last bite! My friend just wanted a Manhattan, and some fries, lol. Her Manhattan was great, and the fries were crispy and served with a yummy aioli. Love the warm atmosphere inside, and the beautiful flowers they make a point of replenishing daily for their countertops. Great place to bring a date, or your friends! read more

The Blue Glass - Ahi Sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you are looking for a Ballard neighborhood eatery where the food is healthy and delicious, the drinks inventive & satisfying, and the staff actually wants to serve you, Blue Glass is the place. Plus, the ambiance is chill with lots of engaging geegaws to look at on the walls--strung lights, local artists' work, and even classic movies on two high-def televisions that play silently overhead. My beet salad was enhanced with a tender chicken breast through a special order. I love that when the chef doesn't mind accommodating customers. We're headed back tonight for another meal...blew off a more touristy place in Pike Place after stopping by yesterday and seeing the crowds. Oh yeah, there's free street parking near the Blue Glass! Lots of it! read more

This is some of the most amazing food I've ever had. The crab linguine was phenomenal, as was the scallops. The cocktails are great and at a price pint most point most people should try and entertain. I've eaten some of the most amazing food all over the world and The Blue Glass atmosphere, staff, cocktails and cuisine are some of the best I've ever had. Congratulations on a great experience gang I'll definitely be coming again. read more

The Blue Glass - The scallops are incredible - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh. My. Gawd! Lol no further if you actually like flavor!!! This food was done of the best I've EVER had!!! The service was incredible and respectful and timely. The food was quick and seriously sale of the best food flavor mixes I've ever eaten. The steak bites melted in my mouth and the brussel sprouts were cooked absolutely incredibly perfect!!! The creme brulee l'orange was the perfect mix of crunch and creamy, again with the flavors on point!! I don't care if I live an hour away, I'll come back!!! read more

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This place has great food! I came here on a Friday night with my family around 7:30 and there was no wait to be seated. I had the fried chicken sandwich, which was amazing. The chicken was wonderfully tender inside, and crispy on the outside, and the fries were nice and crispy as well. We also had the tostones, which were a little underwhelming. Other plates at the table included the risotto, which was delicious, cheesy, and creamy, and the veggie burger, which had a great flavor. I would definitely recommend this place for the food, although you could probably skip the tostones. One thing though, it's extremely noisy. We basically had to shout across the table to be heard, so that's one drawback. Great food, loud atmosphere. read more

The Blue Glass - Fried chicken sandwich-amazing! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Horrible service with terrible attitude. I haven't had bad service in a long time but thanks to this place, I now know where the worst service in Seattle is. Expensive for no reason whatsoever. Dish of the day was $42. We only ordered appetizers because the server thought it was okay to keep pressing us to order dinner when we hadn't received our appetizers yet and while we were enjoying a bottle of wine. Everything inside reminds you that it should be a cheap tavern from chairs to tables to decor. Regardless of every negative bit about this place, their service is absolutely above and beyond horrible. They definitely will win my vote in the neighborhood now that I moved here as the worst place to spend a night at. read more

I've only been in the area for a bit more than a year, and often check out places I haven't been on the spur of the moment. Each time I have been to BG, the people working there have been really nice and genuine, and the meals have been tasty and well-prepared. I'm glad they're enforcing the vaccination card requirement. read more

I went to Blue Glass for the Rockfish... the menu had turned over. Had the mussels, roasted cauliflower and Romesco, and fried sage and Brussel sprouts. Husband had the ribeye that came with some creamy sauce, crushed roasted potatoes, and cubes of butternut squash. The flavors were all great, but it is all RICH. Even the mussel broth. I could get through everything but the Brussels. I did inform the server why the plate was left full. Mouth-coating, throat-coating. It's not all just oil - the dressing/vinaigrette was VERY good flavor wise. There just needs to be some fat editing. If they want repeat visitors, it can't always be a celebration-level indulgence. read more

We live in the neighborhood and walk by The Blue Glass all the time so we finally decided to try it. We are so happy we did. All the food was delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection and the app was just as great. It's not the cheapest place but Seattle in general is not. We walked away a little under $100. Two drinks, two meals and an app feeling satisfied. Service was excellent too and we sat at the bar cause the restaurant was packed. read more

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Bit of a mixed bag here, though I'm glad to have given it a shot. The plantain appetizer didn't have a lot of flavor, though the guacamole and salsa with them were quite good. The burgers were fine. The spinach and artichoke dip was very parmesan heavy with a side of well toasted bread. read more

Had a wonderful time catching up with a friend and enjoying the Ballard gem. Don't sleep on 65th street, it's not in the "downtown" part but it's got some incredible little shops, including The Blue Glass. We were seated on the small patio they have then the windows are open which provided excellent people watching all while sipping freshly brewed coffee and catching up. We were there pretty early on a Sunday so it was relatively quiet, but perfect time to enjoy the morning sun before it got too hot. Our fantastic server was attentive without being pushy, super personable (nail polish twins with my bestie) and kept us watered and caffeinated throughout the meal. We took forever on deciding what to eat partially do to not having seen each other in so long, but mainly due to the fact that everything on the menu made our mouths water. My friend is a vegetarian and she had so many options to choose from. I ended up going with the brunch carbonara (pasta for breakfast? Count me a convert) which has perfectly cook asparagus spears, crispy and yummy pancetta bits, with a beautiful runny poached egg right on top and oh so cheesy. She got the eggs over the sun, Parmesan polenta with heaps of savory goodness and 3 eggs on top. Our whole experience was so wonderful, we never felt rushed, we needed for nothing, and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I've now got even more of an excuse to make the trek to Ballard, because I definitely want to still try their entire menu. read more

This is a super cute place! We stopped in for a drink and appetizer and were not disappointed. The service was super friendly! The bartender was very welcoming and helpful with the menu. We ordered a few drinks and the crab fitters. The fritters were perfectly fried and so tasty! A perfect app to share. This place would be great for a date night! It's really cute and not too pricey. Oh, and I'm pretty sure a coupon popped up when I check in but we didn't use it. Check it out tho, if you come here. We definitely want to come back for dinner soon! read more

Way over priced happy hour with minimal service. $9 beer was the happy hour price. The food was okay. Not worth it.

Our server was so outstanding, I want to give her a 5 star rating! She was very knowledgeable and very patient in answering all our questions. She paced the meal well. Unfortunately, only some of the food was great. The coq au vin and short ribs were delicious and well prepared. The fried chicken was wonderfully crispy and well-seasoned. Some of the food was so-so. The red sauce for the meatballs was better than the meatballs themselves, which were too heavily seasoned with smoked paprika. None of us liked the meatballs, and yet scraped the last bit of sauce from the dish. The brussel sprouts (on the menu since day 1!) were tasty but extremely sweet. The would have been a better dessert than starter. The fries were crispy and hot, but we couldn't taste the black truffle at all. The Caesar salad had nice flavor, but the salt wasn't balanced between the fried capers, croutons, cheese and dressing (overly salty). We will try it again, hoping the kitchen was having a bit of an off night. read more

TLDR: savory. Try the fries. Carrot cake! Loud atmosphere filled with chatter chatter. You can't hear the music. The whole place is basically a big bar. Menu has no pictures but is descriptive enough. Some Italian names in there that I had to Google. Dessert menu is on the wall behind the bar. Service: seat yourself, server will take your order, check brought to your table. Service is a bit slow when it comes to checking out. We waited for our check for a long time and it took even longer for the card to come back. Servers will waft desserts past you to try an entice you--a server presented the desserts from another table as he was waiting them and said that it was for "future reference". Haha. The temptation was real. Carrot Cake: oh look, a carrot cake with actual carrots in it! Citrus cream cheese frosting so very good. The cake is lightly sweetened and boy howdy is that slice a monstrosity--huuuuggge proportion. I guess it's a good thing it's not too sweet right? Less sugar and less guilt if you eat more. Come on there's carrots in there. It's healthy! *wink* Lemon Ginger Soda: not much carbonation and tasted much like sugar water. Had to squeeze the lemon slice and shove it in the drink to get a hint of lemon. Unless this was mixed incorrectly and I'm totally wrong, I wouldn't recommend this drink. Pulled Pork Sandwich: so tender and tasty! But man is it messy to eat! Like a glorified sloppy joe. I wish there was a bit more veggies in there with all that savory pork--the pickled radish added a nice tang. The spice is not that spicy at all. So you spice intolerant folk that are like me do not need to hide in fear. The bread was satisfyingly chewy. Fries are cooked and seasoned to perfection. Lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

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I cannot get enough of their brunch. I seriously came 2 weekends in a row because of how amazing it was. They have such great variety, different flavors depending on what you're looking for, and dishes that range from heavy (hello pasta!!!) to light (some eggs and toast). While I love a good brunch, I do also like the option of not having a brunch-like item if I can help it. Their brunch drinks are also wonderfully made. I'm not a huge Bloody Mary fan, but my husband is and he really likes theirs. I've taken a sip and I can see why he would - it has the right amount of spice and zing to it. I typically get a mimosa (how basic, right?) and I'm so glad they have a good balance of bubbles to orange juice. Never a big fan whenever there is too much orange juice because the drink gets too sweet for my liking. Lastly, their service is terrific. Considering the times we're in and the expanded seating they have to accommodate with outdoor tables, they are doing a great job. I've gotten my food and drinks in a timely fashion. Thanks for being top notch and offering all the brilliance you have even before COVID. read more

Delicious!! I rarely clean off my plates. I started with a good cocktail (sorry, forgot what it was). For an appetizer, I ordered the scallops. Fantastic. Forgot (sorry) what they were on top of, but it was great. For my entree I had the filet mignon which which on a potato purée of some kind and cubed sweet potatoes. The steak was perfectly cooked and had I been a vegetarian, I would have been fine just eating the garnish. It was that good!! Finally, I finished my dinner with an orange creme brûlée. Again, fantastic. Tax and tip, I spent about $85. More than I'd normally do for a mean by myself, but it was a business trip do my employer picked up half of it. I WILL go back any time I'm in Seattle. I will make it part of my budget. read more

First of all, I'm so pleased they are strictly enforcing vaccination checks. Thank you! Secondly, the food and drinks were excellent! The fire roasted chipotle sauce with cotija cheese and cilantro made the huevos rancheros just delicious. My partner loved the ham and cheese scramble. And the Bloody Mary was very good! I loved this place and glad we made the trek from our downtown hotel! Would love to go back sometime. read more

The Blue Glass - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Has a sexy, dimly lit corner diner vibe about it. Food was ok... my rockfish was overly salted and the prawn pasta was underwhelming. Service was SUPER SLOW (took 20min to even get a drink). Pretty sure the bartenders were also having to be servers. They were definitely hustling and doing their best...they just needed some more help! This would have been fine if we were inside where it was warm, playing music and had a good ambiance. Unfortunately, we didn't have reservation and had to sit in a cold shed in front of the restaurant. Will probably come back, just with a reservation next time. Cheers lads! read more

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