Service was good wait person was efficient and personable. The food however was awefull. We had the special which was halibut asparagus and baby baked potatoes. Veggies were good but why we ordered the special was the halibut! Ugh.... It was not only overcooked it was loaded with salt and sat in a pool of broth? And a million capers and on one plate and 3-4 other plate! This is a good reason why people are reluctant to go out for a nice meal these days! Expensive and tastes awefull!!!! Not to mention the ambience was terrible. It was so noisy in there ever other word was what? Doors were open and the street was incredibly noisy with near crashes at the intersection motorcycle gangs ripping up the streets practically all meal. Why they didn't close the doors I do not know. I couldn't wait to get out of there. It was the exact opposite of a pleasant peaceful meal and experience.... read more

Great service! We were warmly greeted and had wonderful recommendations made. The Bloody Marys were delicious and only $10 (much less than we'd pay back home). I had been wanting to try this place since I first saw it in "Singles" more than 30 years ago. read more

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Great food. Their French toast is amazing. The service was very fast and very friendly. Had a very nice patio. Smells a little of cigarette but I'm not sure how much control they have over that. Inside was very pretty and is a nice place to also chat because it is not too noisy. read more

Our server was amazing and the gluten-free options were endless. There are five people in my family and every plate was cleared. We will definitely be back. read more

Fish and chips is gluten free, but not great. They use rockfish which is a small flake and pretty flavorless. The breading is very thin if you're into that however. Would be improved with a cod, haddock, or halibut fish and chip. If you need a gf f&c ghost fish is a lot better. Fries were good but limp. Likely would not return, there's better for the money. read more

Virginia Inn - Fish and Chips - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unpopular opinion: Brunch menus with limited items make the best food! (quality over quantity). They literally have a single page brunch menu which they only serve on the weekends. Our go to items here are: - Cold Smoked Alaskan Salmon Egg Benedict - Fried chicken and biscuits (this combo surprisingly doesn't get served in enough brunch places) - French Toast (their Crème anglaise on the side is to die for!) Probably not a super popular place for brunch, but I highly recommend it. read more

Virginia Inn - Egg Benedict, French toast (with Crème anglaise) and Fried chicken + Biscuits - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped in here with some colleagues for an early lunch and was not disappointed. The burger was delicious and the fries were even better! Our server was on top of things and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering. The vibe in this place is awesome - lots of plants, very calm and chill. read more

My partner has an autoimmune condition and is doing an elimination diet to try and address it. She brought her own food here to join us and other friends for dinner (all paying customers) and the owner refused to let her eat her food without charging her a "corking fee". Really owner? Wow Avoid this place read more

Great staff, kind and helpful. Cute restaurant up a block or two from Public Market away from the crowds. My daughter had the biscuits and gravy, and she attests the gravy and biscuits tasted like they had just been prepared freshly in the back. I had the fish and chips, which was a generous portion to say the least. My 12-month granddaughter loved the flaky fish inside, too. Modest prices, as well. read more

Had an amazing, quick dinner here. We were fading after a flight from the east coast and they took great care of us and got us on our way. The shrimp and grits was excellent and had a nice kick. My wife had a halibut puttanesca special and thought it was very good. Nice spot, would definitely go back. read more

This was a cute spot. We went for brunch as a group & got right in. The waitstaff was very attentive but not overly attentive. The French toast was delicious. I asked why were the hashbrowns more in cost than the breakfast potatoes & they explained that the hasbrowns are shredded on site. They were excellent. I'm not mad at the breakfast potatoes either. I had a little situation & made a comment to my companions, not to the waitstaff & they were quick to offer to correct it. I said I was okay. They still corrected it. It felt like folks have been fussing at the staff so I'm sad about that. Overall a great spot. read more

If you work near by it's a great place for lunch. They have small tables so you can bring a laptop and still have room for your food. They do have a small selection for main entree plates but omg their soup and salad options were amazing! An app, salad or soup with a drink is more then enough. I got their lunch special and it was good for a sandwich but missing something, could have done without. It is on the pricier side but worth it. Their house chips reminded me of street vendor chips . Bomb! You have to try their chowder . Lobster in every bite! I adored the cheesecake. Super fluffy and creamy. They paired it with an amazing caramel ice cream that just put it over the top. Since moving here I have always wanted to try it and glad I finally did! I got to be served by the co-owners and they both were super sweet and so cheerful. They timed all our food perfectly! And the views if you sit outside was the cherry on top of the cake. read more

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The service was really good. The wait staff really knew the menu and followed up with our every need. I had the burger which was tasty with the fries. My partner had the mushroom pasta which was sort of bland. Drinks were also good. The restaurant is in a good location and the outdoor seating has a good view. read more

Cioppino was terrible, overpriced, seems like the mussels were picked too early and gave the soup a weird funk and aftertaste we couldn't finish it. The curry cauliflower was better. Server was nice and helpful, gave tastings of the ciders, and the restaurant was nice but noisy read more

We stopped in here to have breakfast; after walking around the first and second street for a while, we came upon this little café, and we were able to get breakfast right away, and the place is cute with a cozy welcoming. Eggs Benedict with a side of potatoes and coffee 5/5 were very delicious and perfectly cooked; the egg oozed out as you cut into it, just as I like it. read more

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Very friendly staff, food was tasty and came fast. Maybe a touch pricey, but I would come back to try again. read more

Virginia Inn - VI Cheeseburger and fries, with a cider - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing staff and service. Owner Craig came and chatted with us and our kids. Everyone was great with kids. Super gluten free. Generous kids meal portions! Took one star just because the shrimp and grits had too much butter for our taste but good nonetheless. Great cocktails (husband had an old fashioned and he's very particular but he said it was delicious and more affordable than some places). We will be back! read more

After getting locked out of our car garage, we needed a place to hang out for a little bit. My 8-year-old was so tired and having a really tough time. The restaurant was almost closed, but when I told them the situation, they said to come on in and were super accommodating. I ordered the caprese salad special and some wine and they brought my daughter out some french fries. The food was delicious! I truly appreciate them letting us come in right before closing. Our server was very nice! Just based on this short interaction, we will definitely come back for dinner next time we are up in Seattle. read more

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First time in Seattle and this was the first place we wandered into. How lucky were we? It's a classic neighborhood bar/restaurant with lots of charm. The service was top flight but the food was AMAZING! My wife and I shared through the menu with smoked salmon appetizer(fantastic), seafood chowder(awesome), beet salad(delicious) and the daily catch of grilled halibut. The halibut dish was the best ever! Perfectly cooked on top of fingerling potatoes and assorted wild mushrooms. Everything that we ate was delicious and perfectly balanced. Highly recommend and will definitely return when back in town. read more

I would have given this place a 4 or 5 except for the start we had. In short the older male server is rude. Longer version... We stood at the front of the restaurant to be seated, but since we had a dog (10 lbs and calmly in my arms) we didn't really want to go inside and just stand there. A waiter (older "gentleman") walked past a few times without acknowledging us, so we sat at a table outside that gave us a view of our vehicle. (We were on the road camping and had gear on the roof rack.) I went back inside to check in and was immediately greeted with attitude by that same server. He snidely told me about how one should first check in upon arriving. I said I understood and apologized, but said we had a dog and was hoping that it was all right that we took this table outside. He asked how many and I told him, three. He responded by telling us that normally we should be seated in a different area. I said I understood, but was hoping that we might stay at an outside table where we could see our vehicle. He listened to our explanation, then told us that we were blocking two empty tables with the way we seated, and then allowed of us to move to a cramped table around the corner that didn't really fit three. We sat there for a moment until a younger female waitress came over to take our order. She was polite, and we asked if there was anyway we might switch to a table that could better accommodate three and didn't have us roasting in the sun. She allowed us to move back to the table we started at, which we thanked her for. The rest of meal was quite nice. the entire restaurant was half empty and it was 3:15 PM read more

The Virginia Inn is a historic restaurant/bar located near Pike Place Market. For some reason, I always thought it was some kind of hotel or a dive bar, but it is actually really classy and a wonderful place to eat breakfast! They are open for indoor or outdoor dining during COVID-19. We ate inside and felt very safe. The staff are wearing masks and they block off every other table to enforce social distancing. The weekend brunch menu isn't huge, but they do have several good options. On our first visit I had the Roasted Veggie Frittata and the second time I went for the Spicy Italian Sausage Frittata. I was initially afraid to order the sausage one because it said "spicy", but it wasn't hot pepper spicy. It tasted like sausage you might find on a pizza. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy and loved it. He is usually very picky about that dish. He also really enjoyed their coffee which is Caffe Vita's Caffe Luna (dark roast blend). Our server was really nice and attentive. We received our food promptly and it was piping hot. On both of our visits we also saw Craig (one of the owners) walking around, chatting with customers and refilling coffee cups, which was really cool. I would definitely eat here again so you should check it out! read more

Loved the steak blue cheese salad! So close to pikes place and has a cute patio in the summer.

Get away from the touristy market area and go to this classic (1903) building for lunch. We were a party of seven and within a couple minutes they pushed a couple tables together and sat us. Service was excellent the place has very clean bathrooms. I started with a bowl of the salmon and clam chowder and it was creamy and delicious. The Greek salad was a crisp greens tossed with feta cheese and sliced olives and was also very refreshing on a hot day. We also had some steamed mussels and they were the tiny little very tender ones and the delightful sauce with some crostinis and that was fantastic as well. I would try the halibut sandwich and sliders next time. If I were here at night I would definitely stop in for a cocktail or craft beer or glass of wine. read more

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Food - Ordered the french toast, pretty good, I have had better, but the melted whipped cream on the side was super good with it. The salmon eggs benny was also pretty good and it came with diced potatoes. The yogurt and fruit bowl was also a great addition. I personally liked to dip the french toast in the yogurt, so good. Service - Excellent, had no problems whatsoever. Ambiance - I loved the plants and paintings they had in there. It felt very pleasant to be there. read more

My wife and I had delicious salmon and clam chowder. Wanted more but the owner's wife advised us they were swamped and changing over from brunch to dinner menu and it would be quite a long time to order anything other than chowder. We thanked her and ordered the delicious soup. We were surprised it did not automatically come with oyster crackers. I asked our waitress for oyster crackers. She brought me one small package; none for my wife. I then asked for some bread. They brought a plate with three small slices of French baguette. I thought it absolutely ridiculous when I saw the bill included a three dollar charge for the bread. "One dollar" per very small slice. Despite the delicious chowder at this restaurant, we would not return with their "nickel and dime" charges! read more

Virginia Inn - Our salmon and clam chowders with one package of oyster crackers and three small slices of bread. - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I came here last night, NYE 2024, for our 4 year wedding anniversary dinner. The atmosphere was wonderful-romantic, quiet and cozy. It was our first time eating here, and I chose it based on all of the gf options because I have celiac disease. It was super easy booking a reservation online and they were accommodating when we pushed back our reservation the day of. We ordered the pork belly and curried cauliflower as appetizers and both were absolutely incredible. The real star of the show was the ribeye which we split between us. It was served on a hot stone so we were advised to order it a little undercooked so it wouldn't be overdone from sitting on the stone. The steak was soooo tender, and the sauce that it was served with was so good we would bathe in it if we could. Our waiter was a delight, and really went the extra mile to make sure I felt safe eating and drinking by looking up whether the ginger beer was gf. We finished the night with dessert, because duh. We ordered the espresso flourless cake and the cheesecake with salted caramel gelato. The flourless cake was super rich and fudgey, and paired nicely with the tart raspberry drizzle, and the cheesecake was super creamy and well complimented by the equally creamy gelato. There were so many good options on the menu that we're already planning to come back this weekend. We would've even had breakfast here today if they were open on New Year's Day read more

I got the fried chicken and biscuits and was pleasantly surprised. Thankful the chicken was boneless. Biscuits had a little different texture than expected but good. My only complaint was my water smelled like a fish tank. read more

Popped in here to check it out after living up here for quite some time and always walked by it. Looking at the decor and the menu and I thought I found a hidden gem in the city. Unfortunately I was a bit off. The food in itself was ok. I ordered the corned beef hash which was more potatoes than anything, a cup of coffee to which after asking for a refill still only got one cup of coffee and my girlfriend had some $14 avocado toast...the corned beef and hash only came with 1 egg which takes me back to my first comment on the portions. It's breakfast... y'all can sacrifice at least 2 eggs. The corned beef itself was decent which keeps my rating at a 3 stars vs 2; just wish they included more. Nothing you can't find anywhere else and the portions coupled with the quality really gives other restaurants on first Avenue a leg up. Service was so so with the wait staff checking in on the table less than a handful of times during our meal. When stacked against others on 1st Ave I would recommend bringing a chair and getting comfy in a line somewhere else. As you walk by the outdoor seating you'll see the difference. read more

Virginia Inn - A nice hearty plate of potato's with some corned beef...And an egg - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ate here Sunday night, 4/28/2024. It was very, very good. The only thing that kept it from being five star was the ribeye steak had just a tad too much salt for my taste. My wife had fresh halibut and it was perfect. Service was excellent, the wine was fantastic (2019 Syncline Subduction Red Rhone Blend). If you're in Seattle stop in and enjoy. read more

The service at this place was terrible. From the hostess to our server. Quite rude actually. The food was mediocre at best. Drinks also terrible. The only good thing was the location. Sadly we won't be returning. So many other options and great places. read more

Food was amazing! And our server Sam absolutely killed it! Made us feel right at home! Food came quick and the fried chicken with biscuits and gravy is some of the best I've ever had! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Well I have to say I am definitely amazed with the food here. The French toast is great! I also got the salmon egg Benedict's and one of the best I've had. Stop looking and just come here for brunch!!!!! read more

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Craig (owner) and Jess were amazing! If you are looking for an intimate ambiance, good food and great drinks...this is your spot. Feels like home away from home! read more

This overcooked, shriveled up unrecognizable thing is their version of fish and chips! Dreadful. read more

Virginia Inn - This shriveled up dry thing is their version of fish and chips. You have been warned. - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So simple and friendly and a happy place. We arrived in Seattle just exhausted and we didn't have time or energy for figuring out the food scene. This looked like a safe bet. I was really pleased with it. read more

Best dinner in Seattle! Amazing fresh fish .mouth watering cioppino for me and perfect fish and chips for hubby. Chilled beer and a summery fizzy thing with a straw for me. Our waiter was delightfully quirky and attentive. Amazing old school ambiance..We were Crowdstrike in Seattle...please go and say Beth sent you! read more

I've been coming to Virginia inn regularly for their yummy drinks and TO DIE FOR fish n chips, but the service is what keeps me coming back! River is my favorite server, she is so fun and energetic and her sense of humor makes the VI feel like my second home. As a history nerd, Her extensive knowledge of the history of Virginia inn and pike place market is impressive and interesting. She's a rare one! read more

Great mussels. Good service. Comfort food. Nice wine list. Good location. Will come again. read more

It's a Seattle thing. Just a Tav in the right place at the right time for a historic experience. Foods ok. Atmosphere is sweet. But it's an old Seattle Tav. Miss two bells, but I think this is next in this category read more

It's not every day I go to a restaurant with a more than 100-year history, so there's something special right off the bat entering the Virginia Inn ... also known as the "V.I." to the regulars. If you're a fan of the soundtrack-was-way-more-successful-than-the-movie Cameron Crowe grunge-era classic "Singles," you'll recognize it as the location of Steve and Linda's lunch date. So, appropriately, we went for lunch. We started with the Smoked Salmon small plate ($9): Wild salmon, house pickles, capers, dill crème. Every part of this masterwork was delectable, whether tasting all or some of the parts mixed together ... or each eaten on its own. A great way to start a meal! For my main meal, I went for the Smoked Turkey Club ($15). It starts with artisan-cured, hickory-smoked turkey from Zoe's Meats. Then there's crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, onion, and tomato. YUM! The sourdough is fresh, and the chipotle aioli that gives it a creamy, warm finish. I subbed the chips for their Soup Du Jour, Butternut Squash, which was a bit bland ... the only disappointment of our visit to the V.I. My wife had the Halibut Sandwich ($18). It starts with a bun from locally-loved Macrina Bakery. The sandwich comes with a perfectly grilled filet of halibut, is mixed with arugula and a tasty pesto mayo (she chose the addictive, crispy house-made chips as her the side). It's a perfectly crispy, and a damn-near perfect sandwich in every way. I don't usually get dessert with lunch, but I'm glad I did! The V.I.'s moist, succulent gluten-free Carrot Cake ($7) is delicious. Yes, Virginia, there's an awesome Inn in Seattle! read more

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