okay wait i have to give credit where it's due because their version of peking duck is actually SO good. like unexpectedly one of my favorite dishes. it comes with all these different assortments so you can build it however you like, and the caramelized lemons (which sound kinda weird at first) somehow just work?? it adds this perfect sweet citrusy balance to the richness of the duck. everything together just hits super flavorful, fun to eat, and honestly a standout. 10/10 would recommend getting this if you go. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Forbidden Roast Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Full disclosure: I walked in close to closing time, so take this with the grain of salt it deserves a restaurant at the end of a long night isn't showing you its best self, and I know it. I kept it simple and ordered the shrimp fried rice. It was good,genuinely good, though it leaned a touch bland, the kind of dish that makes you wonder what it tastes like when the kitchen is firing on all cylinders earlier in the evening. Still, nothing disappointing about it. What really caught my attention was what I didn't eat. Glancing around at the other tables, the dishes coming out looked seriously promising, colorful, well-composed, the sort of plates that make you lean in for a closer look. That alone is enough to earn a return visit read more

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This place smells so good! Pleasant and attentive staff. I enjoyed the ginger fish filled, a light stir fry with ambler veggies. Started with the crispy Brussels sprouts which were savory and yummy. Loved the dipping aioli. I packed my leftovers and enjoyed them in the morning for breakfast. read more

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We ducked into Vivienne Bistro for lunch on a classic rainy Seattle day, and it turned out to be a cozy little refuge from the gray outside. The restaurant itself is bright and welcoming, which instantly lifts the mood. It's set across two stories--the main dining area on the first floor, with a second level that serves as an extension and is often used for private events. The space feels airy and comfortable, perfect for settling in for a relaxed lunch. The menu leans toward fusion Chinese cuisine, and we ordered the lamb chops and the mixed vegetable stir fry with rice as our staples. The lamb chops arrived generously coated in a rich bean sauce. For diners who sometimes find lamb a little grassy or gamey, this sauce actually works in its favor--it softens the stronger lamb flavor and makes the dish very approachable. For those who enjoy the natural taste of lamb, the sauce may come across as slightly overpowering. The mixed vegetables stir fry was a good portion and nicely garlicky with a touch of fish sauce, giving it a savory depth. It complemented the lamb chops well and balanced out the richness of the dish. Service was attentive and polite throughout, which always makes a meal more enjoyable. All in all, a pleasant lunch spot--especially when Seattle's rain calls for something warm, comforting, and flavorful. read more

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Just had a belated LNY family dinner here last Friday night. Didn't realize it was a hotel restaurant attached to the Sheraton and was a little concerned initially but it's the same Vivienne's food and experience like you have at the Mercer Island location. We will definitely be back! Service: Outstanding. Everyone that helped us from the host to the waitstaff were attentive, helpful and kind. Nudged us to grab a lucky red envelope from their money tree at the end of the meal to celebrate LNY. We won a free appetizer ticket for an upcoming meal which we will definitely be using. Atmosphere: This restaurant is lovely. A corner, wrap-around location and they did a great job adding some Asian influences without making it cheesy or overdone. It was decorated for LNY and felt very festive for our family dinner. Food: Everything was amazing and we ordered A LOT. Starters: Shrimp spring rolls, salt and pepper soft shell crab and potstickers. Everything was devoured and family members were fighting for the last dumpling. Shared Plates: Honey Walnut Prawns - very Americanized dish but some of the best we've had. Shrimp Chow Mein, Steak Fried Rice, Garlic Green Beans all very good. Mongolian Beef also a very Americanized dish but the beef was so tender and delicious. And of course, the Peking Duck was the star and still some of the best we've ever had. Love having a downtown Seattle location in addition to the OG spot in Mercer Island. Vivienne's isn't cheap but we always know we will have a lovely meal when we visit. read more

A good place for a business lunch, or lunch with friends and family. Came here with a friend and we got seated right away. Our server was super attentive. The menu has plenty of options to choose from. It is on the pricier end but has good food. We got the shrimp bowl, spicy lamb, rice, and Brussels sprouts. The shrimp bowl was a little too sweet but the shrimp was a decent sized and tasted good. The lamb was good as well, tender and flavorful but the peppers really took away from enjoying the dish fully. Brussels sprouts were amazing! read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Spicy lamb, Brussels sprouts, shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vivienne is a solid higher end Chinese restaurant with a decent menu of classic Chinese dishes, a modern sleek ambiance, and decent cocktails with some Asian influence. Duck washed old fashioned was easy to drink and slightly sweet finish. Lychee martini a little too sweet and gives impression of canned lychee vs fresh. Peking duck is definitely a must get if you're with a group. Succulent duck, crispy skin, good Bao. Twice cooked pork was decent - long slim cuts vs thick square cuts but good flavor. Mapo tofu had good texture and nice spicy kick. Honey walnut shrimp will hit the spot. A little too sweet as well but not unexpected for the dish. Service can be a bit sparse but otherwise good vibes. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Forbidden Roast Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was overall good but the price was a little high for the quality. Overall I'd say the service was solid and the location was nice inside. I think I'd come back to try some other dishes, this time I tried the lamb and rice read more

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I have been meaning to go to Vivienne's Bistro in Mercer Island ever since they opened. Instead, we go to their new second location in downtown, once occupied by Loulay (RIP, the Chef in the Hat). Vivienne is amongst the few truly high-end Chinese restaurants in the area guided by the talented hands of chef Danna Hwang. Though the space is not designed for banquet tables, its decor is worthy of celebrations and date nights. Some of the tables are very cramped together against the back wall. Definitely make a reservation and request a table NOT by the back wall. Service is capable with staff members who agreeably switched our two-person table for a bigger space. Naturally, I ordered plenty of food to justify our new large table for two. :D The Food: Forbidden Roast Duck, $85 - 4.5 Stars Though I won't order a duck every time we go to Vivienne, I felt I should check it off the to-do list. I wonder if it is named "forbidden" as a IYKYK due to the situation with the former employer of chef Hwang. In any case, it is just as good as I had it before and unique with the caramelized lemon slices. Instead of six buns, I wish they give eight. There are plenty of duck to use more than eight buns. Their nomenclature is accurate calling it a roast duck instead of Peking duck - more meat, not crispy skin. Malaysian Style BBQ Lamb Chops, $38 - 5 Stars The menu says four pieces, but we got five. Yay! The marinate is savory while each piece is meaty. The grilling is perfection - caramelized on the outside, tender and juicy inside. This is a worthy dish. Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab, $18.50 - 4.5 Stars I am starting to think every place is making a soft shell crab dish. Two crabs are cut into four segments. Their salt and pepper version is twice fried, crispy, very unhealthy, and very tasty. Naturally, we polished off the plate. Okra Eggplant, added Tofu, $20 + $5 - 4 Stars This was my token healthy-ish dish. This dish showcased they flaming wok-hei very well. A smokiness and a fried-like chew of the eggplant skin is divine. Impressively, not too much oil pooled at the bottom of the plate. That is wok-hei done right. If I want a simple meal, this dish is easily my entire meal but no carrots (which was not on the menu). A bowl of rice is $3. Overall rating is closer to 4.5 stars. Rounding up to support worthy high-end Chinese restaurants. read more

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Very friendly welcome from the hostess set the mood. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Agree with other reviewers that is it somewhat noisy, but it didn't impact our experience. The reservation system has a small bug. I received à text confirmation but seconds later received a cancellation. I did not receive a response to my text query for confirmation. But did receive a text reminder of my reservation thé day I visited. The cocktails were very good. Lavender fizz was very aromatic and the Blood Orange drink was declared "dangerous". The shishito peppers were cooked perfectly and plentiful. We ordered from the flavor debut menu. The entrees were satisfying and well seasoned. The fish and tofu dish was spicy, but predominately tofu with only a few small pieces of fish. We agreed that firm tofu may have worked better in the dish, but the flavor was good. The pork belly was similar in flavor, with plentiful pork. I was expecting it to be crispy cubes of pork belly, but it resembled sautéed bacon strips. We each opted for brown rice with our entree, but had to ask for our second bowl. The ratio of rice to entree was off; the amount of rice was really insufficient for the amount of sauce. Additionally, rice is priced separately from the meal - $3 for a relatively small portion. I'd give the food and cocktails à solid 3 or 3.5. Special mention for the to-go bags. Well constructed, insulated, with a resealable Velcro strip at the top. This rounds the overall rating up to a 4. read more

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I enjoyed a lot of the dishes we had at Vivienne's. I particularly liked the green beans we ordered, and the land and sea on the special menu. There were a few dishes where they had left in the spices, like a giant chunk of star anise, or chewy bits of orange peel in the orange chicken. I did like the brussels sprouts appetizer. The bbq buns were bland and oversteamed. This restaurant is a bit loud and hard to hear. It was almost funny when we were trying to order, and talking to the waiter to understand what the sizing was and what we wanted to order. It ended up being just right but it was not a place I'd go if I wanted to have a deep conversation! read more

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Stopped back by for some other dishes. The service was great and the ambiance was lively. The restaurant is popular on Friday's and Saturday's so make sure to make reservations. For the food, the pan fried buns were great but I think they needed a sauce to dip in. The triple pepper chicken was perfectly spicy and had crisp pieces of chicken in it. The nine flavor basil beef was very flavor and delicious. The only issue with the dish is there were a ton of bean sprouts and I would have preferred more of the beef. Both entrees went well with a side of white rice. Of course the drinks were still expertly crafted and went well with the meals. Overall, another great experience and will be back again soon to try more dishes. read more

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General tsos and green beans was very good. The pumpkin curry had a great flavor but the chicken was a little chewy in it. The potstickers were good as well. read more

Such a great experience at Vivienne's Bistro Downtown. Every dish was balanced and flavorful. The Pork Belly is always a must and the green beans fantastic with the garlic. Service was friendly and professional. Acacia was so attentive, professional, and very sweet. She did not make me feel rushed and always checked in with a smile. The space has a relaxed but polished vibe. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Crispy Pork Belly and Garlic Green Beans - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This restaurant is a very modern looking Chinese restaurant. They do not serve dim sum here. - Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab: I love soft shell crab so naturally I loved this appetizer. - Crispy Pork Belly: This was yummy. Seasoned well. - Forbidden Roast Duck: This was definitely the highlight item on the menu. I've had a lot of roast duck in my life and this was my first time eating with caramelized lemons. - Toothpick Spicy Lamb: Very flavorful and enjoyable to eat. - Nine Flavor Basil Beef: Very salty, would not recommend. - Twice Cooked Pork Belly: Do not get this, it's very salty. - Squid Ink Baked Rice: I've seen and had squid ink noodles before but this was the first time I've see and had squid ink rice. It was really good. - Pumpkin Donuts with Wild Mountain Blueberry Jam: Nice dessert to end meal. Servers were attentive and there when you need something. The menu is pretty big and portions are pretty big too. It is best to come here with a group so you can try different dishes out. read more

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Seated for one only. Nice modern Asian decor and clean inside. Waited to be seated and was immediately greeted by host. Sat in high table near window. Came here for a quick lunch, visiting from out of town. Ordered the honey walnut prawns with a side of white rice. Didn't see any lunch specials or smaller plates on the menu. Happy I ordered what I did. The prawns were huge and crispy and creamy. Loved the pairing of diced apple bits and walnuts were crunchy. It was nice and hot when delivered to the table. Wish I could try a few more entrees, menu had a great selection. TY Vivienne's Bistro! read more

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The food was certainly the highlight. A little confused by 4* plus reviews. It was certainly loud. The service was the challenge. Took since time to take drink order, and then someone else stopped by to take again. Appetizers came out fast, but so did the dinner well before we had finished apps that filled the table. Dishes were no longer hot by the time we ate. Drinks were good. Less fusion and more Chinese. The sauté fish was amazing and generous portion. The fried rice was exceptional with fresh veggies and sizable chunks of shrimp. Mongolian beef was very good as well. Food was effectively a 4. read more

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This is an upscale Chinese restaurant. The interior is clean and bright, with attentive service. It's a small detail, but the chopsticks are lovely. They have a nice selection of happy hour small plates for $10. I enjoyed the happy hour crispy Brussels Sprouts, and the Twice-Cooked pork was the best I've ever had! All the flavor I was craving, but not too heavy or greasy, like that dish can often end up. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Happy Hour Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here strictly for the roast duck, that was recommended by my brother. We dined on a Friday lunch time. No wait. Was seated immediately. The service was excellent. The whole roast duck included buns, caramelized lemon and other toppings that really elevated the dish. Woahhh...the flavors! The crispy skin and tender meat! The caramelized lemon! I was concerned that the meal would not be filling for two persons but we did request more bao buns that came with the platter and it was sufficient. Although I came with my sibling, it's a great place for celebrations or a date night. It's more upscale Asian contemporary cuisine. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Forbidden Roast Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A very upscale Chinese restaurant that I've been meaning to try for a while after China Harbor closed. This location is downtown, so its easier to get to than Mercer Island. We were able to get a table for 2 inside despite not having a reservation which was nice. It was happy hour when we came so we got the garlic string beans from that menu. We also ordered the twice-cooked pork belly and garlic truffle wontons for the mains. Paired with 2 bowls of rice, this was a good amount of food for the two of us. All the items were pretty good, but nothing was super outstanding. I loved the truffle sauce on the wontons though - so good! Service was friendly and quick, and the inside of the restaurant is also gorgeous. A good spot to take guests! read more

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Went to Vivienne's Bistro with a friend Friday evening for happy hour. It's been on my "must try" list so I was thrilled to see how the food is. Service here was great! Our server was attentive, kind and gave us great suggestions on portions. We ordered the following and provided ratings: - Kung Pao of Sea & Land 9/10 (fried jumbo praws and chicken in tangy chili sauce, add a side of white rice) - HH Brussel Sprouts 9/10 - HH Green Beans 8/10 - HH Grilled Tofu 7/10 - HH Bubbles 8/10 Will definitely come back! The entree was delicious and the vibes at Vivienne's Bistro makes for a great date night or even family meal. read more

Downtown location: The food is very good and reasonably priced. Orange chicken. Mongolian beef and broccoli chicken were all delicious. Cocktail prices were STEEP ($24 for an old fashioned ). Yikes! The service was okay however our person never came to check on us after the food was served and didn't ask us if we wanted anything more before bringing the check. She seemed unsure of herself but was friendly and efficient. The thing that knocked this to a 3 was the noise. The acoustics were so bad you could barely hear yourself think let alone talk. When this was loulay it had a much better acoustical layout. I hope they do something to improve that. read more

It's about time for downtown to have a high-end Chinese restaurant and I am glad this reincarnation at the troubled location that saw many restaurants. The duck was the high-light. It's not quite Peking duck, yet close enough. Skin crisp, meat tender, flavor rich, condiments refreshing. Soft shell crabs was generously portion and fried just right. Walnut shrimp was dripping Mayo, otherwise tasty. Surprised by the fried noodles, some thought too en dente, but that's the way I liked it. The pumpkin donut was shaped like it, but no pumpkin flavor. The blueberry jam was quite interesting. I probably won't come back, as I need "real" Chinese foods. It is quite serviceable for those seeking good foods, but not picky on traditions. read more

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This place has been on my list for awhile and I'm so glad I got to try it. Everything was pretty good. The deep fried oysters were probably my favorite thing there. The batter was extremely crispy and it paired well with the spicy mayo. Usually the batter would be soggy at other places but this one did not disappoint. The fried rice was flavorful and we got chicken in it. The chicken was juicy and chewy which was nice because dry chicken is the worst. The pan fried buns had a crispy outer layer to it and the filing inside was pretty good. No need for any sauce! Our service was okay, I wish he was more helpful with the menu or just with any questions we had. Wasn't very attentive and we felt neglected. The ambiance was very nice and everything was well spaced out and clean. I'll be back for the fried oysters tho hehe read more

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We came here to stay out of the rain and some hankering for Asian food. Lovely restaurant. The service is uneven. We ordered garlic chicken lollipops 4/5, pot stickers 4/5, salt and pepper shrimp 4/5, and a beef special 3/5. read more

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My brother and I were going to watch a play on 5th Ave and this was close by so we went in. We didn't have any reservations but it was also around 5pm so they were very kind to accommodate us without one. We ordered chef's fried rice, green beans, deep fried pork belly and chicken wings. Servings were decent size and our favorite was the pork belly! Definitely upscale vibes than Chinatown very nice interior. Heard that they have good pecking duck so would want to go back and try that! read more

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The food was really delicious. These are my favorite from what we ordered. Chef's Specialties: Forbidden Roast Duck, Braised Short Ribs & Squid Ink Black Rice to name a few. I also like the mocktails we had. They were Berry Breeze & Lychee Mojito. The place screams upscale. They are next to the Sheraton Grand Hotel. You can access it inside the hotel or through the entrance outside. Decor and ambience is sophisticated. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Service was great. Food did not disappoint. Highly recommend. read more

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Very tasty Asian food in an upscale setting. Convenient to shopping, museums, coffee shops, movies, what-have-you. We were there for an event and were served oysters, chili peppers, chicken drumsticks, spring rolls, and potstickers. Everything was delicious, spiced just right and cooked just right. Staff was ON IT - efficient and courteous. The setting was gorgeous. read more

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The service was great! The food was mostly good though the eggplant felt too soggy and my partner felt there was way too much rice with the ribeye fried rice. Ambiance was mixed because it was a very pretty space with decor but we were seated next to 2 different tables with children who were screaming and having a tantrum, and I couldn't hear myself talk or anything my partner said. This isn't necessarily something the restaurant can control and I get kids are going to have their moments, but screaming nonstop for almost 20 minutes before you pick up your child and take them outside? That's a bit much and it definitely impacted our meal. Anyway, would definitely come back for the appetizers and hope it was quieter! read more

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Dumplings were amazing, beautiful and delicious. Noodles were shown as chow mein on menu but in actuality are lo mein.. disappointing. The cocktails were amazing. I would try something else there for sure. read more

Vivienne's Bistro - Chive Dumplings (3) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful service while we visited from out of town. We ordered a nice selection of small plates to start, all wonderful. Black garlic dumplings were fire and honestly my tofu with white fish was sooooooo delicious! Wish we lived here to visit more. read more

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This place did not disappoint!!! We came because of the Yelp reviews. We decided to go with the Brussel Sprouts and the Lollipop Chicken Wings as our appetizers. The Brussel Sprouts was simply cooked and it paired well with the dipping sauce. I LOVED my walnut chicken and my husband enjoyed the crispy pork belly. We decided to order some fried rice for our entrees. WAY too much food but we decided to take out leftovers back to our hotel. We're not about to waste these delicious Asian fusion meal! read more

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After seeing the ratings and the amount of money that we spent, we expected the food to be spectacular. Grilled ribeye was tough, even though cooked medium rare. It chewed like a piece of USDA Select. Pork+shrimp wonton soup had an extreme amount of ginger in the wontons. My teenagers usually love fried rangoon, but each had one bite and never touched them again. The Kalbi short ribs were good, the best dish we ordered. Nobody at the table wanted to eat the Okra eggplant after the initial bite. We really wanted to like the food, but, unfortunately, we weren't able to. read more

Went here for our trip to Seattle and this was the first time trying Vivienne's Bistro. I will start by saying the customer service was great, and I enjoyed the alc drinks. In my honest opinion, the food tasted like an elevated & fancier Panda Express. The only dish I liked that didn't taste like it was the pork chops. Food also could've been seasoned more. Not coming back, but if you like Panda? This might be for you. read more

Came by before an ACT show, 12th night. Our reservations allowed for a note to convey to staff that we had a show and when being seated, the hostess confirmed they understood and received the note. We weren't offered the HH menu until after being seated for 10 mins and requesting it. This seemed disingenuous as it was during HH and no communication that it was exclusive to the bar area. Staff were kind and helpful overall. We tried from the HH menu; Deep fried oysters (4) Pork buns (2) Green beans Main menu; Lavender buzz -alcoholic Margarita - alcoholic Master chef noodle with chicken Mapping tofu fish Was a lovely space to have traditional Chinese dishes. Due to the space, location and rising costs of food establishments, you need to be realistic of what you are looking for in your dining experience here. It was good Chinese food in downtown Seattle. Prices reflect this :) nice option if you are downtown and want good Chinese food that's not Din Tai Fung :) read more

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Ordered the lobster rangoon. Burnt on outside frozen on the inside. I was very excited to try this place.But this was super disappointing, we didn't order any more food.We just painted and left. Waitress was nice. read more

As someone who generally avoids any restaurant attached to a hotel, I was skeptical to say the least. So incredibly we chose this place. Sat at the small bar and watched a bartender (who we later found out only had been there 3 weeks) pump out fantastic looking cocktails. Really focused on and perfected each drink as she made them. Ordered the duck fat old fashioned, but unfortunately they were out of the duck fat ingredient. Ended up with a superb rye old fashioned. not too sweet, not too hot. asked for a recommendation on food, waiter provided some, followed his lead and had a fantastic meal. Can't recall what it was, the meal was several weeks ago. But if you're staying at this hotel and want something close. Would recommend. read more

My friends and I came here on a Friday evening, there was a pretty full house but we had a reservation. Our server Isaac was attentive and sweet. Now to the entrees; the pea vines was my personal favorite, salt pepper prawns the meat was juicy and perfectly seasoned, shrimp egg roll was decent, fried rice, curry, chicken and egg plant were decent. We thoroughly enjoyed the food however wasn't crazy over the lollipop chicken, curry and fried rice. However, the other dishes were perfect. I would come here again and recommend. read more

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As good as always! The pineapple prawn is fantastic. And the service by Raven is also great!

Had the best food and most amazing waitress! Thank you Raven for making my mom's 77th Birthday special. Raven had a sparkling personality and was a great waitress We will be back every time we attend a show at the 5th Ave. read more