Great place with high quality food . We just ate by the fire pit area as we had no reservation. Great service and good food. Not cheap for sure. read more

Aerlume - Bar and fireplace - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This true gem always delivers: wonderful staff, amazing ambiance, delicious food and vast beverage selection. What makes it stand apart is attention to details, consistency and quality. We always enjoy our time at Aerlume and highly recommend it to all! read more

We have been dining at this restaurant since its opening, celebrating numerous birthdays and special occasions. Recently, we returned to celebrate my joint birthday with a friend. Our reservation was for nine, but we had a last-minute addition from Vancouver. Unfortunately, upon our arrival, we were treated suspiciously due to this extra guest, and our server, Amber, displayed a noticeable change in attitude and service. The service we received was very disappointing given the amount we spent, with significant delays in both food and drinks. After talking to the manager he didn't do anything so I won't recommend this restaurants to anyone over party of 8 and they are not able to handle. read more

Dear Aerlume, I am so sorry that tonight's dinner did not meet my idea of a wonderful dinner. We had a lovely dinner here last April. I must admit that only one of the starters/small plates was amazing. The Califlower was great, but the steak bites were left uneaten, too acidic! The wrong kind of acid. My $75 tenderloin was not even the proper cut of steak, and it was not cooked properly. I am a food critic and feel sad that this place is far down on my list of favorite places in Seattle. I hope you pick up your game and make this restaurant a truly special place, not just another chain. read more

Beautiful restaurant, with a nice view of the water! We came here to celebrate my birthday and they seated us at the best seat in the room just before sunset. There was a card already on the table when we arrived - a nice touch to the warm and inviting space. The service was wonderful and the food was everything we had hoped for. The halibut was a sizable portion, as were the side of mushrooms (criminis and other wilds). The drinks were unique and memorable, as was the dessert. The only downside to the whole evening had to do with the acoustics of the space - as it filled in it became so loud we couldn't hear each other from across the table. Parking was very convenient directly under the restaurant and was a flat rate for entering after 4 or 5pm on a weeknight. All in all it was lovely and is one of my new favorite local restaurants! Can't wait to return! read more

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I won a gift card from a drawing to visit one of the Reveler's restaurants in Seattle so my husband and I chose to visit one of the restaurants we have walked by so many times but never went in because of the prices. This place is not cheap, I won't lie. But it is absolutely delicious. Before I talk about the food, though, let me mention the view. It is one of the most beautiful views in the city, overlooking the Puget Sound with islands and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. We went on a gorgeous day and could see ferries and sailboats on their voyages which is the quintessential Seattle water view. Even though we didn't sit on the deck outside, we still had a fantastic view from inside the restaurant. It is a cozy restaurant without being pretentious. And my husband and I absolutely loved the open kitchen and being able to see the chefs in their elements. When we were led to our table, the staff had put out a lovely personalized note welcoming us to our date-night out accompanied with rose petals down the length of the table. We saw rose petals on other tables too, so I don't know if this is something they do for everyone, but it felt special. Our waiter was fantastic and attentive without coming back too often: the perfect combination! They also brought us two complimentary bites of fresh scallops with fennel, chutney, and something else that I wish I could remember. It was such a small bite but bursting with flavor. Absolutely delicious. When it came to the food we ordered, my husband and I decided to try quite a few different things. For an appetizer, we got the homemade duck tacos which were divine. They come with three tacos; the one I had was FABULOUS and my husband loved his too. He did mention the second of his taco shells was a little chewy, but I am guessing that is because it was slightly thicker as they are homemade and so have a bit of variation. For mains, we got the Smoked Lamb Carbonara and CAB Filet Mignon which was DIVINE. We also got the El Gaucho Mac & Cheese and an add-on of Seared Sea Scallops which came on what I think was a muhammara and full of flavor. I personally loved everything; it was very different and everything was truly so flavorful. I will mention that the carbonara is not your normal carbonara, so if you are expecting something authentic then this is not it. It is actually quite sweet and minty while the lamb mixed in is incredibly smokey. If you aren't wanting something sweet, then I would avoid this dish. I still quite enjoyed it, but out of everything we had it was my least favorite. Everything else was *chef's kiss* Our waiter also went above and beyond and actually applied an additional $50 off coupon that was expiring that day and we didn't even know about! So the gift card we thought would only last one dinner is actually going to last two, which is fantastic. One thing to note is Aerlume servers are paid based on commission of their sales, so additional gratuities/tips are not expected. Of course, you can leave something extra, but don't need to. I understand technically you don't need to anywhere, but most other places do expect it. That isn't true here. There is also an additional 20% service charge on all items regardless of the number in your party, so keep that in mind when budgeting out your dinner. Note that gift cards or points do not cover service charge, tax, or additional gratuity, so bring another way to pay. We will 100% be back again and are excited to try the rest of the the Revelers restaurants in Washington! read more

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This place did not disappoint! We came here to celebrate a birthday. We didn't get a seat near the window but the ambience was still great! We got the cauliflower crispy bites and octopus as starters. We loved both of them. I really liked that the cauliflower wasn't too oily. The octopus was cooked perfectly! For the mains, we got the cod and scallops. I loved the sauce that came with the scallops! The seasonal ingredients within each dish made them more special and delicious. Definitely come here to celebrate a special occasion and make a reservation in advance! read more

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Great food. Amazing staff. And the view!!! Brought out of town friends to show them "my town" and Seattle and Arelume showed off in a perfect way. Thanks. Food... the Black Cod is spectacular. One of us had the fried chicken and it is indulgent and incredible. The Spanish octopus appetizer is wonderful. It is my go to for out of town guests and has always been a 10 out of 10 no matter the weather. read more

Follow me on IG: @solo_inseattle I had the opportunity to get invited to some here with friends for a birthday celebration. We did not have reservations and they allowed us to dine in as long as we agreed to be finished by 630p for a reservation at that time. We got there at 4p when they opened so we had plenty of time. We shared that it was my friends daughter birthday and they made her a handwritten card and made sure we were all good with the service (my friend dined here prior and had a negative experience) so they kept rotating management which felt a bit much because it was mainly just our table being attended to. While I appreciate the opportunity to right a wrong the 10 minute check ins were a lot. If you go at 4p in January you'll be blinded by the sun in the dining area and there's no shades to shield you. But, eventually it starts to set and it's unmatched. I recommend get there by 445-5p to avoid that beaming light. The dining area is spacious and the food is 10/10. We ordered several things to share and our bill was around $345. This is definitely a must try place and it will not disappoint you! read more

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My wife's cousin and her husband were visiting from Taiwan and they love seafood. So I asked a friend for a recommendation and Aerlume was at the top of the list he gave me. I have been wanting to go here anyways so it was an easy decision to take them here and I can say it was worth it! Short review: we all loved the seafood, especially the wild Alaskan black cod. The crispy cauliflowers and yellowfin tuna poke were also favorites of ours. Long review: first of all, props to the reception staff for allowing us to move up our reservation an hour earlier. Anyways, upon entering we were quickly helped and seated. The dining area is nice where you can see a view of the harbor and west Seattle. The staff and servers were great people, served us quickly and answered any questions we had about the menu. We started off with the crispy cauliflower and the yellowfin tuna poke which they told us are popular orders and these two in particular had a large serving. The cauliflower was very crispy outside and soft inside, very well balanced especially with the fresh capers and sweet raisins. The tuna poke was probably the second one we enjoyed the most. A tasty combination of fresh tuna, spiced crispy rice paper, and avocado wasabi mousse. To our main courses, we shared the fish (salmon and cod) between the four of us, including the two sides Brussells sprouts and crab mac n cheese. The cod was our number one favorite of the night. It was very soft, delicious, and paired really well with the sauce. As for the salmon, I personally thought it was cooked a bit too long, which made it a bit more dry than I expected, but still very good. The Brussels sprouts were great! It did have a bit of a kick but not overwhelmingly spicy. The crab Mac n cheese was great too! I only wished there was more crab in it. Overall, it was a worth it experience and our visitors were impressed with the food and the restaurant itself. read more

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We came here for my husband's birthday and the entire night delivered. We started with happy hour, had several drinks and appetizers, then moved to our table when it was time for the reservation. The server took care of us through both parts of the evening and the service was excellent from start to finish. Dinner was outstanding, and the view is on another level. Seattle dining isn't cheap, but when the food, service, and setting all come together like this, I don't mind paying for it. Definitely coming back. read more

Enjoyed a quick HH after flower shopping at Pikes Market at Aerlume in Seattle! With beautiful views of Puget Sound, delicious food, and tasty cocktails, you won't be disappointed! We enjoyed the: Buttermilk Chicken Biscuits The Steak Bites and of course, cocktails! Staff is attentive and the ambience is relaxed yet lively. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle! read more

The Service is exceptional to match the breathtaking view of the lake. We were personally greeted by the Chef and given a great introduction to the menu of the day. My party was pleased with each item ordered and all appetizers shared. With that being said, you can't go wrong with your choice. All meats are tender, fish is fresh, and vegetarian items are delicious. Dessert- Banana pudding is topped with Raspberry sorbet and pecans. A totally different spin from southern nana pudding but really tasty and a nice DESSERT! read more

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Absolutely LOVED our experience! What a modern, classy vibe. The views and ambiance is on point whatever season. Felt upscale. Food was delicious. Servers were helpful with dietary restrictions. Will be returning well into the future! read more

Such a fun Friday night this weekend at Aerlume! Upon arrival, the space is so unique and has an upscale feel. We sat at the communal fire table to get happy hour and ended up staying there for our whole dining experience! The only downside of this place was the service, it wasn't bad but it just seemed like the communication was off. It took 10+ minutes for a server to realize we were sitting at the table waiting for help. We experienced the same when we were done with the meal- We had to ask multiple people for the check. (When the service fee is built in to the already pricey menu, it hurts to pay the 20% when the service isn't seamless). Besides the point, the food and drink exceeded expectations, enough for 5 stars and not 4. The happy hour Peruvian steak bites, tuna poke and beet salad were all a tasty start to our evening. We also got the HH dirty martini and manhattan which were beautiful and good value for the quality. For our main we split the grilled octopus, black cod and the carrots. The octopus was the shining star in my opinion. But that was until we ordered dessert- the pecan tart with mascarpone ice cream and orange- hinted whipped cream was something I will be thinking of for a long time. read more

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Service was impeccable. Multiple people attending to anything we wanted. Food was delicious. Had a table facing the water. Great night! read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Loved the ambiance and the many dishes we shared. Great service, too. However, we found the service charge/gratuity model confusing (and we certainly weren't in the mood to read the "Our Service Charge Explained" handout after cocktails and wine.) We understand the rationale (and certainly want all employees fairly compensated.) However, one sentence on the handout states: (the service charge) "puts us in a position to pay our professional servers and bartenders a 15% industry leading commission on their sales." Do you? Yet, on the bottom of the receipt after "Service Charge included", the second line is "100% is retained by Aerlume Seattle." Both documents suggest gratuities are not expected but are appreciated. Again, who wants to read this stuff while enjoying dinner to ensure we aren't schmucks and don't stiff the server. Ultimately, we added $50 to the $481 "Subtotal" and the $96.20 "Service Charge" making our grand total $688.10 (based a food and beverage before-tax base of $481.00.) I still don't know if this was fair. I appreciate the thinking behind the model but dumb it down (or clarify it more) so the post-cocktails & wine vibe isn't diminished by a service charge and gratuity discussion that involved passing around the bill and consulting our phones' calculator apps. read more

The drinks were all excellent, including the bartenders roulette. We also ordered the bread, which was quite tasty too. It's a pricier spot for the portion sizing but probably worth it for the service and ambiance for most. The servers were very attentive and helpful. They were also super speedy! The ambiance was really lovely and cozy. We sat at the fireplace table and still had a bit of a view of the bay. If you'd like to be seated next to the window you'd probably need a reservation which we did not. We loved our fireplace spot though! Very cozy! read more

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This is my first time back since pre pandemic and had a great time. Celebrated an early birthday dinner with family and was pleased with all the dishes and the great service. I forget her name but our server was prompt, patient, and overall a delight for our dinner. We ordered the grilled octopus (a bit chewier but still just as good as it was when I ordered it back in 2018), crab cakes had plenty of crab meat, the pork shank was super tender, buttermilk fried chicken was a huge portion and super juicy, lamb carbonara was cooked perfectly and had lamb flavor throughout, and the black cod had delicious buttery spinach and a sauce I could drink by itself. So good. I didn't have any cocktails this time, but I do remember prepandemic, they had a really good Old Fashion. Gotta go back next time and try their cocktail menu! Before I forget, we also had the toasted banana bread with candied pecans and marscapone ice cream. Do not pass it up!! Perfect balance of flavors and textures. Never thought of toasting banana bread but doing that from now on! read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We have been here several times because of the Reveler's Club great loyalty program with a $75 gift for your birthday. We really enjoy the view at this particular restaurant in their portfolio. The service is usually great and it did not disappoint this time either. The food has always been good to excellent but this time it was all five star wonderful! The bread was soft but still had a good chew. It was accompanied by a miso orange butter that was so fun. We got the beet salad because we always enjoy beets--the goat cheese was a bit firm but softened up and was spiced nicely. The green salad was nicely dressed with a light lime vinaigrette and quinoa added some texture. There was citrus in all of these dishes, but we love citrus. Then we had a halibut dish that was done perfectly. No dry fish here. It was accompanied by broccolini and pickled peppers, which we loved (so much so that we also got a side of the same). And then we also shared the pork shank. I often don't enjoy hunks of meat but the chef plated it with fried brussel sprouts with a spicy sauce that livened the dish right up. Fried vermicelli made the plate look nice and were like chips to nibble on. We ended the meal with a banana bread special (on the house for my birthday) with ice cream and caramel sauce. A great finish! What a nice way to celebrate--any day! read more

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Mmmm mmm mmm!!! Started off with the something cheese plate, AKA mozzarella sticks. MMMMM FIRE!!!! Soooo yummy. Mother had the octopus yummmm! I had the fried chicken. MMMMMM so delicious! So moist and fell off the bone. And THANK YOU to the lady who asked if I wanted the mole on the side. GOOD CALL. It wasn't bad, I just didn't like it! But the avocado, MAN! MMMM MMM MMM gimme more of dat! So much chicken too. Finally the chocolate cake. Mmmmmm ah yes so delish. I am FULL. Happy birthday to me! read more

Aerlume - Lamb carbanara and fried chicken - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had dinner there the night before valentines. Ambiance and restaurant are beautiful, food is so mid. We had the steak and salmon, both were very mid (you shouldn't NEED the sauce for a 300+ dollar meal) and the lobster pasta that oddly lacked flavor. The cheesecake was bad, but my wife entertained the PB & j desert, which was quite good. Maybe happy hour is the move here. read more

Everything is great here. People are wonderful. Food is outstanding. I don't know what else to say to make 85 words

A handful of restaurants in Seattle still abuse the generous transition law to help restaurants as we ended minimum wage on tip work. Here you get punch with a 20% pre-tax (so 34%) irrespective of the experience. They know cruise ship tourists will double tip. As a result they are closed 2 days a week, close at 9 pm and are not open for lunch. Show up at 8:30 pm and get grumbles. They have a patio in front but no one to service it, so wave your hands. The happy hour is misleading, the portions were halved. The small filet is $75 so with an appetizer, a drink, you can't walk out under $200. The view is nice but Maximilian, Matt's, Cafe Campagne or Place Pigale all four a block away have a better view and don't hit you with the Seattle surprise. Don't try to show outrage or question your mandatory generosity, they kicked me out and stole the $200 bottle of wine I could not finish. read more

I was on the hunt for tasty food and great food, that would allow me to relax as i enjoyed fresh seafood. This restaurant is definitely upscale, this is reflected theough the decor , customer service, menu items and plating. I really enjoyed the restaurant and the service that was provided. read more

Aerlume - Great views - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Aerlume is honestly a place for so many occasions. Whether you're grabbing happy hour with friends who are visiting or celebrating a special event, you can't go wrong here. Great view, drinks, solid food, quick and friendly service. Would recommend! read more

We had a wonderful day after Valentine's Day dinner at Aerlume. It was our first time dining there and we intentionally made an early (5:15) reservation to watch the sunset and it didn't disappoint. The views were outstanding! Our favorite dish was the Perivuan Steak Bites, delicious! We also enjoyed the Crispy Cauliflower. The only dish that disappointed was the Dungeness & Rock Crab Mac & Cheese as it wasn't nearly as rich or decadent as we expected. Maia was our server and she provided top-notch, excellent service all night, contributing to the specialness of the evening. read more

Went here to celebrate our anniversary here. The ambience is nice with the sea view. Good option for a date night as well. We liked the bread basket and the pickled beetroot dish. Vegetarian main options were limited, we tried the tofu and spaghetti both were ok taste wise won't classify as amazing. They should provide more vegetarian/vegan flavourful options. The cocktails were decent too. Service was very good, friendly and efficient. read more

Really fantastic meal from start to finish... the waterfront views are phenomenal - we were in the main restaurant but could still see the water and views. Service was outstanding, apps delicious, mains delightful, dessert heavenly. It's an expensive night but very nice experience! read more

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I only came here for drinks before dinner but definitely want to come back during happy hour! We were seated right away on a Thursday around 5. Ordered a French 75 and it was very yummy! Would come back for drinks and a nice dinner. Ambiance is upscale modern and spacious inside and out. read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food and Service is subpar. I had a bug in my drink had to explain to management why the drink should not be on the check. The outside deck has a great view. read more

Aerlume - The view nice. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came for a private reception evening for ~ 50 of my son's and soon to be wife's best friends. Views and ambience are first rate!! Service was first rate, waiters were prompt and great with drinks and refill of the food. Appetizer were amazing!!! Highlife recommended read more

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Wow!!! What a 5 star experience. Love our waiter Trent! He's super awesome from beginning to end. The perfect level of attentiveness and conversation. The food was superb from the appetizers to the entrees. Started with the bread and Bao's and then ended with the pork porterhouse and fried chicken. The hot sauce is amazing. Would highly recommend the asking for an additional side of the hot sauce! read more

Aerlume - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went to Aerlume for dinner and it was our first visit. The overall impression was great. They have a small balcony for outdoor seating with great view of the surrounding area. The interior decoration is modern with an open kitchen. We made our reservation online and was led to our seat right away. Many people there seem to be celebrating anniversary or birthday and the staff would prepare table with special flower petals and cards. We ordered bread and butter with fried cauliflower and both were good. We especially loved the bread and butter. They came with two types of bread, one has rosemary in it while the other was brioche. The herbal butter that came with the bread was very tasty too. For the main course we chose pork porterhouse and Alaska wild caught cod. The cod was really well done. It was cooked but still extremely tender. Pork porterhouse was not as good in comparison. The meat was a little too hard and the accompany garnish a little too sweat. We also ordered cocktail and they were both very good. I especially liked Lost in the Market with activated charcoal. Overall I would say this is a very nice place that I would love to visit again in another season since they change their menu every season to use whatever fresh produce available. My only complain is the noise level in the restaurant but that's not something the restaurant has control over. People there just seem to talk very loud for some reason. read more

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This is a high-end place near Pike's Market Place with an open kitchen able to serve large groups like ours. A big bar and nice view overlooking the sound make for a nice gathering. Food was good, fresh and creatively served. read more

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Aerlume is truly phenomenal! We came here for a birthday celebration and we received a personalized card plus a beautifully positioned ocean view table. Everyone we engaged with was phenomenal and service was top tier. We ordered half the menu and just about every cocktail on the list! We plan to come back in a few days for the rest - I'll let the pictures do the talking but the yellowfin poke was the highlight of the night. Make sure you join their rewards program! Food 9.5/10 Drinks 11/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 read more

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Aerlume was absolutely delicious! The drinks were awesome, the food was amazing, and the service was fantastic. We also had a great table with a lovely view of the water and sunset which made the experience even better. We had a larger party, and our server didn't miss a beat--gave us great recommendations and was on top of everything. The appetizers were great. The octopus and cauliflower were my personal favorites, but honestly, everything we tried was great. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and she was super excited about all the options they had for her, especially the fried chicken, which was delicious. Overall, we'd definitely go back! read more

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4.5 Stars Beautiful view of the waterfront/ Elliot bay through glass windows. Upscale vibes and candlelit. Food was fresh, unique, beautifully presented, and amazing. I love how some of the dishes were assembled table side. -Essential Bakery Bread and Butter ($6) : the butter was a bit filmy and strangely tart/tasteless for me but the rosemary slices and brioche were nice -Tuna Poke ($20) : Amazing, perfect with the wasabi cream and crispy thin rice wafers -Smoked Salmon Rillet ($19) : Delicious, smokey, great with the dill creme fraiche -Carrot Cake ($13) - Delicious pistachio ice cream (seemingly house made), and carrot cake was not too sweet at all with a thick layer of Cream Cheese Frosting Our gentleman helping us out (I wish I got his name) was so lively, friendly, and hilarious. lol read more

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We made reservations at Aerlume for an anniversary dinner. The whole process was very easy and swift. On the day, we were given a table overlooking the lake and loved the view. For appetizers we got the pea soup, the dungeness crab salad and the monthly special smoked salmon pasta. For the main and dessert we got the grilled halibut and the carrot cake with pistachio ice cream. The pea soup and the carrot cake were our favorites! Their staff is very helpful and friendly and made sure to check-in with us after each course. We loved the whole experience of dining at Aerlume and would recommend it especially for the views! read more

Came for a friend date yesterday. Food was phenomenal, mocktails were complex and delicious, service was excellent, and ambiance was inviting. I also learned that they partner with local farmers/companies where possible to stay close to farm-to-table. It shows; the black cod was melt in my mouth yummy! 5-star was not a fluke. This place is the real deal. read more

Aerlume - Wild Alaskan Black Cod. Yum! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington