Delightful new find in Capitol Hill! Nicely executed dishes, cozy ambiance and excellent staff - enjoyed a lovely date night at Violet. The rack of lamb was gorgeous - handsome lamb chops did not disappoint. Scallops were luscious, fresh and seared beautifully. Great spot for date nights and special occasions! read more

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Unfortunately this wasn't the experience we wished for at this restaurant. Let's start with what was good though. Came in for my wife's birthday and definitely liked the vibe of comfy modern with some candles, clean lines and open kitchen in the corner. The menu looked very promising and fairly priced for Seattle. As for the service it was a bit off. At new restaurant my wife and I tend to order quite a lot to try all most of the items and share them. We ended up ordering 8 dishes and told them we would be sharing all of it. A couple of times during the meal they would forget to bring out sharing plates or silverware. Also, as the food came out there were some longer gaps in the dishes with inconsistent pacing. Onto the food, we had the baby spring salad, burrata, grilled octopus, seared scallops, asparagus risotto, duck breast, rack of lamb, and chocolate soup for dessert. Salad looked a bit clunky but dressing was actually delicious, could have cut down the greens a bit. Burrata, might have been my favorite thing at the restaurant was a good texture and salt was balanced. We always love grilled octopus but this one was surprisingly a bit on a chewy side and could have been better. The seared scallops was nicely cooked and the dashi foam was delicious and beautifully presented. The risotto disappointed, it lacked the creamy velvety texture you want from a risotto. The duck breast had a good amount of flavor and the carrot purée added a touch of sweetness. The lamb rack was a bit too fatty and could have been rendered down more or butchered off. The chocolate soup ingredients sounded good but conceptual it failed, the warm chocolate soup melted down the ice cream too fast and needed something to give it crunch or texture. Overall, the meal was alright I would have given this place 2.5 to 3 stars overall taking into account vibe, service and food. However, issue is that about an hour after dinner my wife and I both had some food poisoning. We shared everything so can't pinpoint which dish it was, but it all came back out, thus this 1 Star review. read more

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Had a lovely time! The owner came and spoke with us which is always a nice touch. Enjoyed the meal a lot! Get the potato purée!

We had a fantastic dinner at Violet. The tasting menu was fantastic, service was excellent, and chef Belickis was incredibly friendly. Excited to come back soon! read more

We have been wanting to try Violet for awhile now, and luckily got reservations last minute for dinner. I'm glad we decided to dine there that night. The host/server was wonderful and genuinely kind. We appreciated that the food came out pretty quickly and the main dish was served right after we finished our appetizer. It was nice not feeling left out or having to call over the server since he asked us many times if we needed anything. We ordered the Oysters (the best ever tbh), potato purée (also highly recommend), Burrata, Cod, Pork Chop, Scallop, and lastly the Creme brulee. Everything was beautifully brought out and the taste matched. We are coming back as much as we can. It's a must eat in our books! read more

Absolutely perfect from the idillic, romantic setting to the view of Chef William working his wonder in the kitchen. Unfortunately, I was in to catch up with my children's father and to share this lovely hideaway, so romance was not on my menu but the setting was ripe. My steak was prepared with precision on my medium-rare request, the wine was delightful, our service was warm and accommodating, and the crème brûlée was silky smooth. Love the orchestration of service and sensibility that transformed my Tuesday evening to a feel of a warm Friday evening, full of pleasures. Daphne read more

The food was excellent here and the owner and chef was super friendly. He came to the table to wish me a happy birthday and greeted us with shots of a liquor from his family's hometown in Italy. All of the food was prepared perfectly and super delicious! read more

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We came here at the recommendation of a co-worker of mine and it did not disappoint! We had the omakase and really appreciated that they were willing to work around some of my particular preferences. The portion sizes were the right size, especially with five courses and a rather generous amous bouche, and everything was delicious and fresh. A few of our favorite dishes were the lobster salad, black cod w/heirloom tomatoes and the lamb (I don't typically like lamb but this was amazing). We will definitely add this to our list of favorite places to dine! read more

**UPDATED 3/5** Didn't know such a nice restaurant existed at the corner of Cap Hill area! Visited here in Feb, Food was amazing, service was fantastic. Perfect occasion for any celebration, or a Friday evening night out. The appetizers (seafood) were probably one of the best ones I've ever had. Can tell that they use quality foods. + One comment though, the mashed potatoes we had was VERY SALTY. It was just a side we had so didn't really bother me, but it was extremely salty. Wondering if it was supposed to be that way. But the overall experience was still really good so giving 5 stars! read more

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All the food we ordered except for the dessert tasted good but not exceptional. Service is on the slower side Grilled Spanish Octopus, Date and Caper Puree, Cauliflower, Indian Caper Salt 4/5 - the cauliflower as well as date and caper puree were really flavorful. The octopus itself was just okay, it's slightly chewier than what I'd prefer Seared Maine Sea Scallops, Local Corn, Grape, Pomegranate 5/5 - definitely the best one out of everything we got. Scallops were cooked perfectly and flavor was on point! Joel Robuchon potato puree 4.5/5 - really good potato puree but in the end it is just really smooth mashed potatoes Moulard duck breast, carrot puree, port reduction 3.5/5 - I prefer the duck to be slightly less cooked, but otherwise the duck itself tasted good. Not a fan of the carrot puree personally, because it has a very strong raw carrot taste. Warm Chocolate Soup, Coffee Ice cream, Fresh Berries 3/5 - For something that cost $12 I would expect at least high quality melted chocolate and high quality coffee ice cream, and more berries. I was really disappointed with the chocolate. It tasted like Ghirardelli chocolate syrup instead of high quality hot fudge. The taste of chocolate syrup is overwhelming and because of that I couldn't really taste much of the coffee ice cream. Also don't get the point of pouring the warm chocolate over the ice cream. It'll just make the ice cream melt faster and it's not like there's a cool effect they're trying to achieve. Not much texture going on read more

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My partner and I had dinner here last night and we loved it! The place was airy and bright, which fit the theme of their menu well. We shared the salad, shishito peppers, and black cod - all were phenomenal! We also got a bottle of white wine, which was recommended to us, as the wine list is hand-selected and incredibly well-priced. We closed out our meal with table-side s'mores which were the highlight. The service was also amazing! We loved our waiter and his energy! Also, the owner/chef even stopped by and greeted us! Overall a fabulous night :) read more

Visited Violet this last weekend to celebrate two birthdays with a group of friends and had a wonderful evening. Our sever Carl was so kind and attentive, the bartender crafted delicious cocktails and Chef William even made a point to sit with our table for a few minutes to ensure we were enjoying everything. We shared several appetizers and the scallops and beets were our favorites. I personally had the duck which was amazing! It was my favorite out of the other entrees shared that night although the fish was a close second. Thank you for allowing us to have such a fabulous celebration of birthdays! read more

Violet - Duck with carrot purée and port reduction - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service is really good. I went for my anniversary and ordered the tasting menu and received a lot more than expected. They had a great pescetarian options for my boyfriend while I got the regular. I wish I also got the pescetarian because I tried foie gras for the first time and learned I don't like it haha. They served us complementary rosé because it was an anniversary and some snacks of marcona almonds, a proscuitto plate with green apple and crackers, bread, and sardines with bell peppers. We thought this was one of the courses but they have 5 official ones coming up right after! They timed it very well so I wasn't too full by the end for dessert. The 5 course tasting was $100 each and we sat there for three hours. It was a very calm environment as many of the other guests were also there for 3 hours. read more

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Was in town for a cruise with my wife and made reservations to Violet. The staff was great and super friendly. The food was delicious. We ordered the American omakase and the chef was willing to tailor a meal to our tastes. My wife and I don't have any restrictions so we asked the chef to surprise us. My wife loved the lobster salad. My favorite was the seared scallop with tomato consommé. We both loved the seared foie gras. The wine pairing was perfect. The ambiance was relaxed and felt like you were going to grandma's for some home cooking. Highly recommend if you're in Seattle. read more

Outstanding food. Friendly service. The tasting menu is a bargain at $100 given the high quality. We shared a wine pairing, which can sometimes be unimpressive, but were VERY good and complemented the food perfectly. At a time when many restaurant prices are exorbitant, Violet is a steal! read more

All of us (N=4) had the American omakase. Two had the caviar supplement and wine pairings. The food was very good but nothing to get excited about at the price point. I think the caviar was osetra and came on oysters. The oysters/caviar were served with a red onion granita. The granita was delicious. There was a foie dish that was conventional but well cooked and very good. A duck dish was a little bit tough and the fat inadequately rendered but the flavor was good. The dessert was disappointing. It was a dark chocolate cremeaux with berries. Unimaginative although it tasted fine. read more

I can't think of another restaurant in Seattle that I can recommend more highly. After our incredible dinner this weekend I want to tell every single person I know that they need to come to Violet and get the American Omakase 5 course tasting menu. The ambiance of the restaurant is upscale, but unpretentious and upbeat. The service was more than we could ask for and we seriously felt like royalty by the end of the night with all of the genuine hospitality shown to us by Chef Belickis. Every single dish we received was a hit at our table with special mention to the scallops and foie which had us all closing our eyes and savoring every bite. Violet should be #1 on any persons list of restaurants to visit if they appreciate incredible service and even better food. read more

Quick TLDR; Amazing upscale addition to capitol hill with a fantastic menu and service that makes you feel cared for. I'm not sure how Violet came up on my radar, but after seeing the menu I immediately booked a table. I often find myself in the position where the menu appeals to me in pieces, or maybe one or two dishes look interesting. With what I saw going into Violet my choices were plentiful and after having been there I cannot wait to go back and try what else they have to offer. Food: 9/10 I was floored with how good the food was. I have celiac and the kitchen was extremely attentive to my needs, double checking to ensure that everything I had was gluten free and also letting me know if my friends plate was gluten free as well just in case we wanted to share bites. I started off with the scallops topped with caviar, which were cooked to perfection with a light sear and a fantastic texture throughout. The caviar added that depth of umami that took it from the standard "butter conveyance" to something unique. As my main I had the roasted lamb, due to the kitchen being out of duck (which I will get next time for sure). Again, making it two for two, it was cooked to perfection. The lamb was juicy, tender and well seasoned and paired wonderfully with the greens and artichoke. My friend had the Scottish trout, which I had a bite of, and it was buttery smooth. Wrapping things up we decided to do desert. I love chocolate so the chocolate soup was the obvious choice. I think this may have been my favorite part of the meal. Fresh berries, rich melted chocolate poured over a small scoop of coffee ice cream. Absolutely amazing. The only miss of the night was the rice pudding with mango sorbet, which my friend ordered, as the rice felt under cooked and had that light crunch to it and I'm not a fan of that texture in my rice pudding. They also offer an "omakase" style tasting menu which would be interesting to try. I feel given the breadth of menu items that looked good, that this place could do a tasting very well. Service and Decor: 9/10 The service was stellar (easy 10/10), the kitchen was attentive to the various food allergies shared at my table, they kept our wine glasses full and checked in on us just enough to make me feel like I was being taken care of properly. The decor could use a little work, as the stacked wine boxes made it felt a bit like a storeroom by our table, but that is very much a your mileage may vary situations. read more

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The tasting menu is exquisite. The service is superb. The cocktails are divine. 5 plus stars. On my top 10 list of best places in the US. read more

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Came for a birthday dinner and got the omakase. I'll talk about the food first: anchovy and entree were highlights. Other dishes ranged from decent to good. Tuna wasn't bad but was a tad underwhelming. For the price I'd place the food at 4.5/5. It's good for what it is. They've made up for the average quality of the produce by having quantity in form of appetizers before the courses. I'd rather have higher quality ingredients, but I know the general crowd doesn't care. Ultimately the relatively good experience was ruined by the mind-blowingly slow service. We got in at 7:40pm, our third course arrived at 9:05. So we ate 2 courses in 1.5hrs. That's just insanity. Also it was rainy and cold that day, so cold that I had to keep both my jacket and coat on inside, and despite that I was still cold due to them keeping the ceiling fans on. Like, if standing at the restaurant's open door doesn't make me feel air that's warmer than the outside cold, there is something wrong. Anyway I digress. We left the restaurant shortly past 10pm. The gap between food service was so long that I became hungry. In the end we ubered somewhere else just so we could snack on something more without waiting another hour, and with actual heat for the cold, so that the birthday could end on a happier note instead of suffering. For context we are not heavy eaters. Between 2 people we usually share one American sized portion for a full meal. So being hungry after a multi-course meal in itself actually blew my mind. Literally never happened in my life. TLDR: the the server was sweet, the portions are fine, appetizers were generous, and the food tasted good. So for the love of god I hope they fix their pacing issues. And maybe prep some shawls if the restaurant needs to be kept at freezing temperatures, then diners who can't withstand the cold can at least not shiver to death. PS: There's nothing wrong with the potato purée but let's be honest it's not a robuchon potato purée. read more

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For my husband's birthday celebration, we decided to try our first visit to Violet. Now, we have been to the previous restaurant, but they have completely changed the name and the menu even though there are subtle hints of Chavez there. Our waiter recognized us, so it felt like we were part of the family here. We started off with scallops and the kimchi Spanish tortilla. The scallops were on a bed of pea purée and blood orange. Nice flavor and cooked to perfection. The Spanish tortilla was prepared well and the kimchi added a nice dimension to the plate. Our main entrees were the steak and the risotto. I normally don't have steaks, so this was a special treat! Cooked perfectly as I asked for medium to medium rare. My husband's risotto was flavorful as well. Great food! The reason I dropped it from a 5 star to a 4 star is the value for the pricing for each plate. We had not only the waiter, but also the bartender and the chef/owner check in with us to make certain we were having a nice experience. Nice added touch! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. Seattle look out, this new restaurant is going to be one of the hottest places on Capital Hill. It used to be Chavez, but the new owner has redone the menu and it is incredible. William is the new chef and he just cares so much about the food and people's experience. So welcoming! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Violet is by far the best restaurant I've been to in Seattle. It is far better than Canlis, a mediocre and tired institution. Please keep in mind this is a fine dining restaurant with a tasting menu. If your palate is unrefined and you're unwilling to try new things, this place may not be for you. I was shocked to read negative reviews on this place simply because someone doesn't eat foie gras and lamb. We need more restaurants like this in Seattle, so please don't ruin it. This restaurant is willing to accommodate dietary restrictions with care if only you ask. Please also note this restaurant is not appropriate for small children and toddlers. It is an intimate space and people leave their kids at home to go out for a nice adult dinner. Kids and long tasting menus don't mix. During my last visit, all it took was one family with a toddler sitting behind us to ruin the ambiance. Screaming and fine dining don't mix. Kids will be kids and toddlers like to yell, so leave them at home. The food here is amazing and was memorable. Great chef and interesting flavors. read more

Came here with the bf for Valentine's dinner on Friday night. They were offering a special 5-course tasting menu for $85, but we opted to order a la carte instead since most of the items we were interested in were on the regular menu. (Also, we were informed that the tasting menu portions were smaller than regular portions, so it didn't seem like that great of a deal) FOOD: - Lioni Burrata with La Fiorita Olive Oil, Crunch Salt and Basil ($14): this was great! It does seem a bit on the spendy side for burrata, but the quality of the ingredients were all really good. My bf isn't a pesto fan, but he DID love the basil & olive oil sauce that came with this. It was interesting and surprising that this comes with some butter lettuce cups instead of bread, but I suppose that makes this healthier and was a refreshing twist - and doesn't hurt that I'm in the middle of a low carb thing! :P - Butternut Squash soup with Maine Sea Scallop and Pepino ($9): I'm not a big creamy soup person, but this was good especially when you got a bit of the oil and the seeds in a bite. I personally felt it needed a bit of salt, but my bf was happy with it. The nice big scallop in the middle is a nice touch. - Grilled Spanish Octopus with Pimenton, Charred Leek and Potato ($13): you get a nice sized tentacle with some fingerling potatoes. The octopus was a nice balance of tenderness and chewiness, and had good flavor. The sauce itself didn't taste like much, but the octopus itself had enough flavor to go around. Would have liked the potatoes to have a bit more crisp to them, personally, for some texture contrast - Slow Roasted Rack of Lamb with Artichoke and Cured Black Olive ($28): THIS WAS FANTASTIC! Hands down my personal favorite thing of the whole night. If you are a lamb fan, you will love this. The meat is bursting with flavor, and cooked perfectly (they do not ask you how you want it cooked, so if you prefer something more well done I would bring that up). Warning, the cut is a bit fattier than most lamb chops I have in restaurants, but I loved it since it just equals extra flavor :) The artichoke is pretty good, but the olive and the sauce was really excellent. The greens were flavorful as well. - Bunshimeji Mushroom Risotto with Herb Garnish ($18): sadly, we had to send this back because it was waaayyy too salty to eat. Since every other dish was so great, we think this was a fluke and maybe it was accidentally oversalted somehow? It would have been perfect otherwise-the dish smelled amazing and the mushrooms themselves were super flavorful, and the risotto was cooked to a nice texture. The waiter was very courteous and removed it from our bill and offered us an appetizer on the house (we weren't able to get another risotto, unfortunately, since that takes 25 minutes to prepare from scratch - we were very sad we didn't get to try this!) DRINKS: - White Negroni ($12): I would say this is a lighter, sweeter take on your typical Negroni which has a bit more edge and bitterness. I enjoyed the drink, but I had wanted something a bit more spirit forward so this was a bit on the sweet side for me. - Witches Brew ($13): this was a nice balance of tartness and just a hint of sweetness. The saffron garnish didn't offer that much in terms of taste (until the end of the drink when you actually eat the saffron), but it did provide a nice aromatic experience with every sip - San Giovese ($14): I didn't like this as much drinking on its own, but with the lamb it was perfect - Tempranillo ($13): I ordered this in stead of the San Giovese based on just tasting the wine alone, but after getting our dinner and the lamb I wish I'd gotten the San Giovese instead! - *Wine Pours*: these seemed to be on the stingy side, I suspect maybe I got the end of a bottle because while my bf already got a smallish pour, mine was even smaller SERVICE: Our waiter was very nice, but he was pretty passive and seemed to be holding back from interacting with us too much. I got the impression he was trying to be extra polite and un-obtrusive, but we had to speak up several times and tell him when we wanted to order drinks, appetizers, our entree, wine..etc when it seemed like he wasn't going to take our orders, instead of the other way around. He did provide a good wine recommendation, and handled the risotto thing well. OVERALL: We had a great time here! Other than the overly-salted risotto, the food was all excellent, and I will definitely be coming back. I look forward to seeing what else they will be doing as they settle into their opening, and am excited for the summer when they'll be opening up the patio area (and hopefully have happy hours). The prices are actually pretty reasonable considering the quality of food you get, so I recommend that people give it a shot! read more

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We had an amazing dinner tonight. The appetizer was amazing. Cocktails were great.. Highly recommend this place. read more

What an amazing place! We came for dinner and we both absolutely loved everything: the atmosphere, the service and the food. The lamb was especially good and the potato purée was heavenly. Definitely a new favorite. read more

Why aren't people talking more about this restaurant?! Why?! Honestly, I've been here twice, and I. Am. SOLD. This is caliber of food that only the likes of Stowell and Hines and Douglas were capable of in the early days, before their pride sold them out to the corporate overlords, only to have them end up selling their restaurants as a result. The dishes were inventive, and fun, and absolutely beautiful. But they didn't just look good, they made sense. The interplay of ingredients made sense. The attention to details was exquisite, and you can taste the chef's passion towards the dish itself. Service was no frills and attentive. Cocktails burned nicely going down, and were perfectly chilled. The chef often ran dishes to our table himself. I can't say enough great things about this place. You owe it to yourself. Support local businesses, especially a gem like this one that's unfortunately stuck in a pile of Crapitol Hell. read more

Came her for a girls night out with some friends and we had a blast! Our waiter Carl was amazing - he made great recommendation for food and drinks / wine to pair with it. We ordered a ton of food but some highlights were the mushroom risotto (and I don't even really like mushrooms), the burrata (so creamy!), prosciutto (paired it with that creamy burrata), mashed potatoes (omg were these were so silky and delicious - def not a health food but worth every calorie), and the s'mores (it was just so fun to roast them at the table plus they use Theo's chocolate which is a fav of mine). read more

We are out of towners visiting Seattle for the weekend. Found this spot on yelp, decided to give the Omakase/tasting menu a try as our "Seattle fine dining experience". All of the five courses were amazing. The seared foie gras and the scallops in corn purée were my favorite. Cocktails were great too. Extensive wine list, with a wine pairing offered (will try it next visit). Not sure if Michelin does Seattle, but this place definitely gives off Michelin star vibes. Friendly staff, really great dining environment with an open patio set up. Will definitely come back when back in town. read more

The food was artfully prepared and plated with such care and respect for the high quality ingredients and expert preparation. It was a very special meal that was delicious on every level and, under the supervision and preparation of Chef and Owner William, flawlessly executed and presented. We had several appetizers, all spectacular. The Lamb was perfectly cooked, fork tender, and on a bed of vegetables with a jus type sauce that was at once complex in it flavor and depth and still easy to wrap the taste buds around without pretension. My companion had the chicken and, though it was a breast, which can be dry if not cared for properly, it was cooked so that it was as juicy, moist and flavorful as it could possibly be. Nicely done. We finished withe the S'mores, cooked right at our table. A sweet and whimsical finish to a very enjoyable meal. read more

The five course dinner was very disappointing from the sardines to to scoop of icecream.

We opted for the prix fixe meal. It was $95 before tax per person for five courses plus additional snacks. The meal started with arguably too many snacks including two types of olives, marcona olives, prosciutto, and bread. These were delicious but left me over stuffed at the end. First course was anchovy filets on thinly sliced pepper. These were perfectly salty and savory The second course was seared scallops with sugar snap pea puree. I wish it ended there because the sprinkled dried pork on top made this dish too salty to fully appreciate. Third course was foie gras with a vanilla, cocoa nibs syrup. I'm not a huge fan of foie gras so don't have much to say here, but will not the cacao made for a crunchy syrup which I could have done without. Fourth course was beef tenderloin and mashed potatoes. Every piece of this was cooked to perfection. Fifth dish was a wine soaked/poached (I actually don't know) pear with ice cream. This was truly phenomenal and I would come back just for this dessert. Cocktails Witches sour: this was incredibly disappointing. This cocktail lacked any flavor. Seriously, it tasted like it was colored water. 0/10 stars Paper plane: like a less sweet whiskey sour with a twist 10/10 Monte Carlo: spirit forward bourbon beverage. 10/10 Environment: Staff were attentive and very kind. Lovely atmosphere in an unassuming store front read more

One of the best (if not the very best) meals and dining experiences I have ever had. The wait staff were very friendly and engaging. The food was incredible!! We will be returning soon!!! read more

Came here on a recommendation from a local while in town for business and this place did not disappoint. Small menu, with exquisite detail to each dish, preparation, and presentation. A true dining experience, not just a meal. The octopus, burrata, and Spanish tortilla with kimchi were all great starters to share, my favorite was the octopus. Great wine selection to pair with your meal as well. I had the lamb, it was great, prepared to perfection with tremendous depth of flavor. I had the grilled pineapple with coconut sorbet for dessert and it didn't disappoint. Simple, small servings, yet so satisfying. If you're looking for monster portions of bland or greasy food, this place is not for you. read more

Violet - Lamb - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A wonderful time in Seattle in the Capitol Hill neighborhood is a gem worth reaching for. We had the best meal of Italian/Med seafood, authentic absolutely! The service was perfect and the atmosphere made me crave Greek Islands. read more

Chef William does some of the best food I've had in Seattle. It's so simple yet so incredibly flavorful and beautiful. It's really the art of the table. In such a casual space, the food really is an artwork that you won't find at any other place in Seattle for the price. Truly a neighborhood gem. read more

Love this place. A great neighborhood restaurant serving some of the best food in Seattle.

This restaurant is an absolute gem! Incredible food that calls for ten stars, we absolutely loved every bite and every minute of our time here. The atmosphere is cozy elegant, chiq with a welcoming homy vibe. Chef and owner William is incredibly friendly while impressing his customers with his brilliant recipes cooked to perfection. The staff is experienced and super attentive. Violet is a must visit! We will be back very soon. Absolutely love everything about this place. read more

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Absolutely outstanding experience. Food was delicious and unique, service was very attentive despite a small staff. Owner came to our table and chatted with us about his work and vision until the restaurant closed. Will definitely be back! Thank you William and team! read more

Hosted our daughter's engagement family dinner last week. Wow, had a great time and wonderful food. We did the tasting plus wine menu. The bill added up quickly, but worth it. read more

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