Alder & Ash restaurant is located in the Sheraton hotel in downtown Seattle. They serve three meals a day and have a cocktail bar. We went there for dinner late on a Saturday night, making reservations through Open Table. The restaurant wasn't very crowded. I liked the decor and our attentive waiter. I ordered the fish and chips and my sister ordered an A&A burger. My food was just okay-- it lacked flavor. My sister enjoyed her burger. I don't think I would return for dinner, but I had their breakfast buffet the next morning and it was very good, although pricey. I'd definitely go back for that. They offered lots of delicious fruit like watermelon and red grapes that I enjoyed very much. Good French toast, too. read more

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Lovely atmosphere and definitely a "happening" spot, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a quiet dinner. The guac and chips were good, although the chips were very salty. We ordered Bombay Sapphire martinis with olives, but the bar made them dirty martinis, so we had to send them back and so we waited a long time to ever get our first drink. The burrata starter was okay, but probably not something I'd order again. That said, the ahi dinner was fantastic and definitely the highlight of the meal. Our server was also very pleasant and attentive throughout the evening. Overall, a good 4-star experience. read more

Sat at the bar. This place was bustling! Nice staff and bartenders but not overly friendly. Love the decor. I enjoyed a peachy crush, Kettle one cocktail and the steak fries. Tasty cocktail, steak cooked perfectly, crispy well seasoned fries and yummy dippy sauce. Saw someone get the strawberry short cake and the trio dipping appetizer that makes me want to return. read more

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I came here with friends yesterday afternoon and it was pretty good. The service was fairly quickly and the waiter was super friendly and helpful. He even suggested I split the sandwich with my friend cause it was large. However he did sort of talk us out of getting dessert and said it wasn't that good right now. It was a bit surprising to be honest. But the food was tasty and splitting the sandwich was the right call. The ricotta spread was delicious. read more

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This hotel restaurant was so perfect. The food was amazing & we had a wonderful server. We had some great recommendations. Tried the fish sandwich with tartar sauce, coleslaw without American cheese, the grilled lemon on the side was a nice touch. The Alder & Ash Burger has its own special sauce, grilled shallots & soft brioche buns. The fries on both dishes were perfectly seasoned. read more

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Alder & Ash has a great vibe and atmosphere. We had a 7:30 p.m. reservation and the place was surprisingly empty--but don't be fooled. It gets packed during conferences and before theater shows. Let's talk food. The beef and pork meatballs were the stars of the night--definitely meat-forward, not overly herbed, garlicky, or spiced, and very satisfying. The tomato sauce was just okay, but the toasted bread was perfect for soaking up the gravy. The mushroom risotto was cheesy, super hot (temperature-wise), and a decent portion. Shrimp cocktail? Meh. What truly made the evening exceptional? The service!! Isaac and Allie--who were fantastic. Rock stars. Real, fun, authentic people who genuinely seem to love making guests happy. And the cherry on top? The chef surprised me with a chocolate mousse birthday treat and personally came out to serve it. Such a thoughtful touch. Would I come back? You bet. Even if it's just to see Isaac and Allie again. read more

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This is a nice spot to grab a quick bite during happy hour. The shrimp taco was ok for me not bad but no stand out flavor etc. Now the sliders on the other hand are a hit! The flavor is amazing, the burger is nice and juicy and the french fries were perfect. Now when it came to the drinks I tried two of them and had to send them both back. The service was ok, and the ambience was a welcoming vibe, nice place to eat and chat read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for their Thanksgiving meal. They had all the classics, turkey, mashed potatoes, carrot cake. Everything tasted great and the drinks were great too. The service was excellent and the place was modern and trendy, would definitely come again for another date night! read more

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The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. There was a bar area as well as a regular dining area. Food was hit-or-miss. One thing I didn't like was that they added a 4% surcharge to the bill, where 100% goes to the restaurant. I don't mind paying 4% more. Cost is up. I get it. However, instead of just putting it in the fine print, just raise the cost of food and be transparent about it. I saw a review mentioning this in 2024, so I guess that's just how they operate and wouldn't change. * Seafood Chowder 2/5 - Not bad... if you add salt. It was very bland and we had to ask for salt from our server. Also, there were a lot of potatoes, but I didn't really taste the seafood. There were tiny pieces that seemed to have been blended in. * Shrimp Scampi Linguine 4/5 - The shrimp was juicy and tasty. The sauce was good at first, savory, citrusy, and mildly spicy, but the sourness got a bit much after a while. The smoked paprika breadcrumbs were interesting. * Horseradish Whipped Potato 2/5 - The horseradish was really overwhelming. It tasted more like horseradish than potato. * Seedless Watermelon Rita Mocktail 3/5 - The drink was refreshing and sweet. Nice strong watermelon taste. Only thing is the ice was 3/4 of the cup. read more

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I want to give 5 stars to the staff -- they were wonderful. The place itself is very nice, almost like an elegant fast-food restaurant. Unfortunately, the food just didn't meet my expectations. The burger meat didn't taste like good quality, and I could only eat about a quarter of it. Interestingly, the waiter took the plate without asking if I wanted it to go, almost as if she knew it wasn't great. The salad was also a bit overwhelming with the amount of dressing. I was really looking forward to trying this place, so it was disappointing, but I truly hope they improve because the staff and atmosphere are lovely. read more

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The seafood specialties on the main menu are definitely worth ordering. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, though it's a bit noisier than I expected--likely because many of the diners are business travelers, with most dressed in business attire. Since it's located inside the Sheraton Grand Hotel, it seems to attract a strong business crowd. read more

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Back for happy hour/dinner and it did not disappoint! The service was fantastic in the bar area and didn't have to wait on anything. The space was lively but not overly loud and the interior is well maintained and very clean. The mint julep was fantastic with mint Bourbon and left a great minty aftertaste. The Apple a Day was perfectly balanced with notes of Apple. The Alder Smoke was a great drink to end on as the bourbon and smoke was a great balance to the end of the meal. For the food, the popcorn cauliflower was the best I've had. It had a crispy light batter and paired well with the basil and chili aioli. The burger was cooked perfectly to a medium with crunchy and flavorful toppings. The burger paired well with a Caesar salad substitute instead of fries as the salad was fresh and lemony with the anchovy vinaigrette. The shrimp linguini was not too heavy and had a nice lemony aftertaste. The perfectly cooked shrimp were great (though would have liked the tails not on them for pasta) and the smoked paprika breadcrumb topping balanced the dish out. Overall another fantastic experience here and will be back again soon. read more

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While staying in the Sheraton, I was looking for a good meal and stumbled across Alder & Ash. They have a very cozy interior with ample tables, lounge area, and bar seating. I ordered the salmon crispy rice and mushroom risotto. The salmon crispy rice was delicious, very flavorful and buttery salmon topping on each piece of crispy rice. The mushroom risotto was alright, a little heavy on the mushroom vs pasta, but still had decent flavor. It was overall a good experience. read more

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Stopped by Alder & Ash and had a mixed experience overall. I ordered the Impossible Burger (basically their regular burger but with an Impossible patty). Unfortunately, the patty came out way too charred, to the point where the burnt flavor really overpowered everything else. It was a bit disappointing, especially since that was the main thing I was looking forward to. One thing they did well was the service speed. The food and drinks came out pretty quickly, which I appreciated. The drinks themselves were also quite good and probably the highlight of the visit. That said, the place is definitely on the expensive side, which makes the overcooked burger a bit harder to overlook. For the price point, I was hoping for something a little more polished. Overall: good drinks and fast service, but the food didn't quite live up to the cost this time. read more

Very impressed by this restaurant! We had a reservation for 2:45pm. The host informed us that we were able to quickly order off the lunch menu until 3pm. While we hadn't planned to do this and solely came for happy hour, I'm so glad that we ordered a lunch dish because it was DELICIOUS. We had the Fried Fish Sandwich which came with the herb & sea salt fries. The sandwich was super hearty. The fries were AMAZING and were my favorite type of fries (battered fries). They were salted perfectly, were just the right texture (not too soggy or crispy), and weren't too oily. Overall might be the best fries I've had in a long time! The $10 happy hour cocktails were yummy, specifically the Blush & Bashful and Rosemary Lemon Drop drinks. They weren't too sweet and all the flavors complemented each other well. I was surprised at how big the happy hour food portions were! I recommend getting the baby gem caesar. It was tossed with a light coating of dressing and served with shredded parmesan and a few croutons. This was also probably my favorite caesar salad I've had from a restaurant! One thing I probably wouldn't order again is the grilled chicken thigh happy hour item. The chicken was juicy but bland. The sauce on top added to the flavor, but the underseasoned chicken was hard to ignore. We were sat in the lounge area, which was open and cozy. The rest of the restaurant was very large and had a clean bathroom. The staff was very attentive. :) Definitely recommend coming to Alder & Ash for a great happy hour experience. This would be a good happy hour spot for large groups. I would love to come back to try their other menus! read more

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Burger and fries - 4 stars Salmon entree - 4 stars Sampler Trio - 5 stars Ambiance - 1 Good food and great staff but really loud inside. Could hardly hear the wait staff when talking about the menu. And instead of talking to my wife we just waitied till we were done eating. There were multiple corporate events that seemed to be going on in the bar. The bar really could use some baffles between it and the dining area. read more

Came here twice during our conference--once for lunch and again for dinner--mainly because of the convenience (it's connected to the host hotel and steps from the convention center), but also because the food delivered. For lunch, I had the clam chowder--and yes, I think I'm officially a chowder girl now. For dinner, I went with the Alder & Ash Burger and hands down, the fries were the best I've ever had--crispy, golden, perfection. I guess it was crazy good because I forgot to take pics! :( The ambiance was lovely and relaxed. Service was a bit slow at lunch, but overall it was a great spot to unwind between sessions. Solid choice if you're staying or conferencing nearby. read more

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Salmon and crispy rice was recommended by the bartender(s) and confirmed again by the food runner when she dropped it off that it's one of the favorites. And it really was really yummy! The oil & sauce drizzle gave the dish an elevated & indulgent flavor boost and we even immediately recommended it to the guy sitting next to us. I ordered the miso glazed black cod and she ordered the rigatoni. My cod was tender, moist, and paired well with the rest of the plate's flavors & textures. Her rigatoni was comforting and classic. Since we travel a bit for work, it was nice to be able to get an elevated bite thats not another fried food or basic bar bite, AND without ever leaving the building. read more

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This place used to have the best skirt steak I've ever had in my life. It really was absolutely amazing. First picture is the skirt steak from the steak frite a year ago , second picture is from today after I ate a single piece. Steak was fine but not nearly as good as old Wagyu skirt steak, portion is very small compared to last year and not the same cut of meat . Very disappointing. Please please please bring back the good skirt steak. read more

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wasn't impressed. Now I will say that we arrived at 8:30 at night and they close at 10 so my experience could be due to it being thr end of the night. Service was fine and we ate in the bar area. Both of us had the salmon. Salmon was dry and very flavorless. Very little gluten-free items on the menu . read more

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Ambiance was beautiful. Quiet, nicely furnished, perfect soft lighting. Service started off great but he never checked on us after the food came. I was hoping to ask for some Tabasco sauce and maybe some salt and pepper. My daughter loved her short ribs and said the potatoes were meh. I loved the oysters and shrimp. That was the highlight of the meal. My seafood chowder was on the bland side. Mushroom risotto was good. Wife's bolognese pappardelle was okay. I just feel like it was not worth the $300.00 price. We did have 2 drinks with our meal. read more

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Made a reservation, arrived early. They not only would accommodate us, also offered us to enjoy happy hours (Sunday afternoon) to save a few bucks. We gladly accepted. The happy hour menu is quite limited. We got drinks and a couple of appetizer-sized dishes. They were all quite good. Then we got half a dozen of raw oyster followed by a burger to split. The oysters are on the bland side. The burger, which they made medium-rare for us, was excellent. The fries were superb! The wine waiter was knowledgeable. He offered an Oregonian Pinot that was exactly how he described and exactly how I liked it. Why not 5-star? The dessert menu was kind of not attractive. Oh well. read more

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Stopped by not too far from closing time in dire need of some vegetables. There were only two other people at the bar and we were greeted with kindness and hospitality. The cauliflower and asparagus are giant portions! Easily shared between two. We had lots of leftovers for the next day! Very simple and healthy options. read more

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Visited Alder & Ash for a dinner date with two friends on a Wednesday night. Overall the experience was mediocre; It wasn't bad, but it didn't live up to the hype. The ambiance was lovely--modern yet cozy, with a great atmosphere for a date night or small gathering. However, the lighting was a bit too bright per my friends. The staff--very attentive, almost overly so, with the server seeming to have a bit of a chip on her shoulder. We felt a bit rushed, to be honest, not sure why as it was a slow Wednesday night. As for the food-- the presentation was impressive, and the menu had some unique options, but for the price point, I was expecting better. Some of the dishes we tried were the following: Salmon Caviar Tots- Absolutely delicious, highly recommend. (Pics attached) Cauliflower Dip- Delicious, which says a lot as I hate cauliflower. You couldn't even taste it. Selection of Oysters- All delicious. Penne alla Arrabiata- Beautifully plated but fell short on flavor. Bland, evoking boxed dinner vibes. Reminded me of a Lean Cuisine. Alder/Ash Burger- Delicious it's Price you may ask? Well for a party of three with 2 glasses of wine and tip. We paid 80 each. Pricey if you ask me, but hey its Seattle. Overall, it's a nice spot with potential, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I might give it another try in the future, hoping for a more consistent experience. read more

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Came here during happy hour, and I thought all the appetizers were OK. My favorite was actually the cocktail the spicy margarita. it was amazing, smoky and extremely spicy! The space is tight during happy hour on weekday nights, so expect a wait if you have a large group read more

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Came here for my birthday on Monday night. Place was incredibly loud- couldn't hear each other even though we were sitting next to one another. Food was decent, although I can't say it's worth the price. I got the steak frites and it was definitely a smaller serving than expected. Server was nice but seemed stressed. read more

Inside the Sheraton. Nice place for drinks. The bar had quite a selection. The menu itself was solid. As for any hotel bar, it is pricey. They do serve food, but can only speak about the short bar experience. read more

Had cocktails in the bar prior to dinner (Alder Wood), and while they were very expensive at $20 each, they were actually quite tasty. The dinner though was way overpriced for what it was. There were very few dishes to choose from (5 or so) so I went with the burger. It was astronomically expensive at $26 and I was asked if I wanted guacamole and bacon also; I said yes, not knowing it was $6 extra to have anything on the bare burger. The burger came and I'm not sure there even was any guacamole or bacon on it, and it was small and nothing special at all. It may be the worst meal I've ever paid $32 for. Very disappointing and not coming back. Between my wife and I it was over $200 for a very simple burger and a Cobb salad. read more

Really great Happy Hour every day 3-6. Both the drinks and food in the bar were excellent and the staff were very attentive and helpful.

This restaurant is connected to the Sheraton and has a nice decor and ambiance. The service was solid and the food above average. I ordered the Alder burger and it was good but not great. I added the bacon jam to it but that made it a bit more salty than I prefer. The fries were excellent - some of the best I have experienced! read more

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While in Seattle a must not only for the drinks but the food as well! My hubby enjoyed the chicken with mashed potatoes and brown gravy with arugula! He has requested that I teach myself to make it for him. The ambiance just so fitting for the area. Will come again for sure read more

UPDATED (Dec 2025): following my original review, below, I was contacted about coming back for a re-try. I finally managed to make that happen, this time with just my wife, and we were seated at a pleasant booth on what I took to be the back wall. I would imagine these booths, surrounded by stone wall, cut out in "U" shape, are more insulated from the clatter of sound generated in the restaurant. Unfortunately, the booth seat was really dirty when we sat down, and both my wife and I had to stand back up and clean off a considerable amount of crumbs and other debris. I ordered the house cheeseburger and my wife ordered a fish entree. Service was generally excellent. I asked for a cortado and it arrived with an apology about the lack of appropriate glassware - it came in a toddy glass. No problem, but the cortado itself was a latte, not a cortado. The burger was meh, the fries were better. My wife reported her fish was good but the sauce was too sweet for her taste. The affogato for dessert was delicious and beautifully presented. read more

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We've gone a couple of times now and love it every time. Food has been really good every time with a realistic price. We almost always order their burgers and sticky rice. The one time we got the Steak frites, it was good too. The waiters are super friendly every time. Making this place our little tradition haha read more

Located inside the Sheraton Grand, which is very convenient if you were staying there. We ate a late lunch around 1 PM. The restaurant was not that busy. We were seated very promptly. However, our server took a while to get over to us. It was not a problem because she seemed to be the only server and quite busy. The restaurant was decorated modernly and was quite comfortable. We ordered a Cobb salad and I had a burger. The food was very good no complaints. We would probably return for the convenience factor of it being in our hotel. I don't know if it would be a place. I would recommend somebody go out of their way to dine at. But it was very good. read more

Overall, I had a pretty good experience at Alder & Ash. The service was great, the drinks were really good, and the presentation of the food was honestly beautiful. Everything came out looking like a lot of thought and effort went into the plating. Portions were decent as well. Where they lost me a little was the actual taste and execution of some of the food. The fish had a pretty noticeable fishy smell and taste to it, which usually makes me question how well it was cleaned or prepared before frying. It looked great, but unfortunately the flavor didn't match the presentation. I also got the burger, which I'd still give around an 8/10 because the meat itself was delicious. But the menu said it came with pickled cucumbers, and I'm sorry, those tasted like straight-up raw cucumbers . And there were SO MANY. I swear I pulled what felt like an entire side salad worth of cucumber out of my burger just so I could actually taste the meat. Even if they were technically pickled, the amount completely overpowered everything else. The sauce on the burger was decent but had a slightly bitter taste to it, almost like there was a little too much pepper. The fries unfortunately came out cold as well, which was disappointing. That being said, the service was easily a 9/10, the drinks were great, the presentation was beautiful, and the burger meat itself was excellent. There's definitely potential here. I just think the actual flavors and a few details in the kitchen could use some improvement. Overall: great service and atmosphere, beautiful presentation, decent portions, but the food itself didn't quite live up to how good it looked. read more

Restaurant week 2025, nice selection with no diminished portions like most RW pre-fix menus. The décor is lovely and has a modern mid- century feel. My Cesar salad was perfect dressed and enormous. The bavette steak was a better choice than the chicken schnitzel with caper sauce. Desserts were graciously portioned; Cheesecake was the table favorite. read more

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Love this spot for breakfast, have been a few times. Coffee is amazing. Breakfast sandwich and biscuits & gravy are our favorites. Service has always been solid. read more

I wanted to love this place so bad - the ambiance was amazing, the service was great, the food however was kind of a let down. We ordered the salmon dip which was kind of watery for a dip, then we had their chowder was decent, next my husband ordered their burger and it was good from what he told me but my salmon dish that cost me $48 dollars was not it. I think that's where I was mostly let down because I was hoping for it to melt in my mouth etc for that price and it did not deliver. It came with mushroom rice which was not that great either. So bummed I didn't like it but seems like a good place for a happy hour as the drinks were great. I personally wouldn't come back for the food but will return for the drinks and the vibes. read more

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We first became familiar with Alder & Ash during a Yelp event last year, and decided that we needed to visit it again. We've now been twice and will definitely come again. Pros: it's centrally located, has parking just across the street (if you're arriving after 4 on a weekday, it's $7 for the night, which is literally unheard of in Seattle), has a happy hour from 4-6, has nice and comfortable digs and a friendly staff. Cons: it's a bit pricey, and if you're unlucky to be there when a private event is happening (which we were once), seating may be iffy or difficult. Don't give up! The staff will find a way to seat you (even if they seem a little harried about it). Also, the menu changes, so sometimes your favorite dish may disappear for a while before reappearing later in the year. (I'm not completely sure if this is a Con, but if you're particular, it could be.) This last time, we were downtown for another event, and decided to make Alder & Ash our go to before the event. It was a good choice. They got us seated promptly, and with 10 minutes to spare in the Happy Hour. We ordered Watermelon and Halloumi (so yummy!), Zucchili and Dill Fritters, and my girlfriend got the Goofy Footed Margarita (with watermelon; notice a theme?). She thought the margarita was a little spicy and a little sweet and really good! The previous time we were there there was a small group of us. We ordered grilled asparagus and hummus for the table, and the Orecchiette alla Norma pasta, and Avacado Toast. All was wonderful! Note that the Avacado Toast had rotated off the menu for our last visit. Also not that the Orecchiette is not currently available. Our server indicated that it may NOT rotate back on again in the future read more

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Nice place with a very pleasant ambience. I ordered a Cobb salad and French fries. The fries were really good. They had a crunchy coating on them that made them extra crispy. My salad was good. Not amazing, but a solid Cobb salad. The server was really great. I overheard him helping a customer with specific dietary needs and he was awesome. The restaurant was very accommodating. I sat at the bar and it was a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for a good place to eat, this place will meet your needs. read more