we stayed at the Palladium, which is the hotel attached to this restaurant, & they offer breakfast…read morevouchers for the chase sapphire reserve for part of their amenities- which gave us plenty of meals through shaker + spear. every morning we were so grateful to have delicious, well done breakfast to get our day started! every entrée that we had was really good, solid breakfast food that included coffee & juice. We had a mix of classic breakfast foods like omelettes, french toast and benedict- but our personal fave was the salmon benedict as well as the banana foster french toast!! I have to say, the food was pretty good- nothing super out of the ordinary, but the service is what blew us away. The wait staff was extremely professional, prompt & friendly. Our favorite server was Alexis, he made every breakfast feel like we were having one at home with a friend. The manager, hosts & servers were all amazing people who genuinely just want you to have a good meal. I really admire any restaurant that can truly make it feel like home. Thanks to Shaker + Spear for being amazing for our trip in Washington- will 100% be back!!

Nice and easy restaurant attached to a hotel. Service was rather slow this evening as there was…read moreonly one cook in the kitchen. It's nice to watch the staff cook because it tells you that the food is fresh. I have high expectations for seafood in Seattle. However, I was disappointed with the scallops as it tasted raw and cool to the touch in the center. I'm not a scallop expert but this one missed the mark - the flavors were off with the sauce (tasted earthy). Presentation and color looked good, but this didn't taste good. Also came here breakfast several times. I don't have pictures, but each time the breakfast was amazing!

Next level food. Never missed the mark. Long wait but worth it. My whole family loved it. Wish they…read morehad a location in California!

Great happy hour and the staff is amazing. Watching Elton hustle is next level. I would have…read morebelieved he owned the place based on his work ethic. Dasha was great, ask for her section. Everyone at Vons is killing it! Happy hour++

Went during happy hour, the drinks were totally reasonable and so delicious we had to order a…read moresecond round. The bread service was also a standout. Above all our server, Sassy, was the best! So funny, attentive, and friendly. We felt super taken care of and really comfortable because of her presence. Will be back not only because of the great food, but because of her! Highly recommend.

I believe The Ballard Cut seamlessly pairs culinary prestige with a warm, neighborhood atmosphere…read more My appreciation for their kitchen began a few years ago in their previous, smaller Ballard footprint, where I experienced one of my absolute favorite bites of food in the city. Remarkably, it was a side dish--a testament to how Chef Rachael treats every single component on the plate with meticulous care. When community members ask for recommendations that deliver both an exceptional meal and an outstanding beverage program, this is always the first destination I suggest. The menu beautifully balances signature cuts of steak with a thoughtful understanding that other proteins matter, offering expertly prepared chicken, fresh fish, and dedicated vegan main options. I truly believe "the bites" and "the sides" are equally treated as stars, and I always go back for the seasonal salad and crispy potatoes. The beverage program is equally legendary, offering an extraordinary opportunity to try rare whiskies from all over the world and different eras, where every single pour carries its own unique story. When I brought my partner in for his birthday, the owner asked a few questions of his whiskey interests, and customized a flight for him. It is a nicer, upscale restaurant that remarkably retains a deeply grounded community feel, and in my experience local recurring guests are remembered with genuine hospitality.

We came here for dinner. Restaurant was nearly EMPTY but got seated in a box near the back. We…read morerequested to move to a table by the window but hostess said something like the server doesn't serve there!?? we were like, what? Our server came and asked him if we could move, he went to ask the hostess for a while and came back and moved us to a nice table. What was wrong!?? Ambience is important. We got a bottle of nice champaigne. Everything was great!! One of the memorably tsaty food ever.

I read amazing reviews and we were excited to give it a try…read more The room is beautiful, looks and feels every part a French bistro. The restaurant was half full and we were seated at a lovely 2 top. Our server was efficient. We were in time for HH. We ordered smoked fish and potato croquettes, chicken quenelles, and a non-HH pan seared halibut. The croquettes were fine, but bland, the quenelles were also bland but in a good tarragon sauce. The halibut was dry and bland and served with woody asparagus and a fairly bitter sauce. Bland was a theme that came through everything, as was small portion size. HH options I can understand, but the halibut from the regular menu was also quite small. If you're coming here to drink wine in a pretty room, I guess this is your place.

I came with my husband for a personal celebration of a life event. I researched the experience I…read morewanted - intimate, chef owner led, fresh/sustainable and landed on Violet. It was just exactly what I wanted. I've seen other reviews say that the time between courses was too long, but most other places, I feel rushed. It was perfect...enough time to appreciate each course. I felt taken care of by our waiter through the night, food was perfect and having Chef come over to discuss our experience really topped it off. The ambiance was also perfect...quiet/ intimate/comfortable. Xoxo

2026 Seattle. New American…read more 5-course American Omakase Included: Battered oyster Maine Sea Scallop, Baby Carrots, Leek, Carrot Puree Local Steelhead, Brown Butter Cauliflower, Miso Grilled New York Steak, Potatoes Foresiere, Herbed Butter Chocolate mousse Overall, interesting format. "I'm a fan."

My coworker and I had some time to kill in Seattle before our flight home and were told that The…read morePink Door was a great place to check out, so we decided to give it a try for lunch. The place is definitely a little tricky to find, and the door itself isn't quite as pink as you might expect! But once we found it, we were lucky enough to get a table for two on a Saturday without much trouble. We each had a drink, and I ordered the linguine alle vongole. It had a generous amount of clams and was really delicious. The food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere was even better. I'm sure this place gets especially fun in the evenings when they have live music and entertainment, although I imagine getting a table is considerably more difficult then. Honestly, I'm glad we experienced it for lunch because it was a great way to spend some time before heading to the airport. Overall, really glad we stopped in. Great food, great service, and a really cool atmosphere. We definitely lucked out getting a table, and I'd happily come back the next time I'm in Seattle. Five stars!

A cute and speakeasy vibe - think old glamour hidden behind a pink door. Walked in without a…read morereservation and was sat at the bar fairly quickly. Service was superb - from the host station to the bartender. Food was decent but they do make a really good martini and a latte. I ordered the tuna crude and vongole - although the lasagna looked amazing. Enjoyed my meal while listening to live music. Overall - this place is a good time and you must at least try to go at least once when in the area.

FlintCreek Cattle Co is a very cute restaurant, with great service, and wonderful food. If you go…read morehere, be prepared to spend a bit more than you were planning because I guarantee you'll see something else on the menu that you're going to want to add to your order. We got some steaks to share with a side of potatoes and broccoli and the potatoes were so different than I'm used to, but in the best way possible. I hope they never change their potatoes because I will be going back just for those! Also, they have some delicious desserts that you MUST try! I recommend you make a reservation because they're usually pretty full and busy! Instagram: @madeline's_dines

Outstanding Happy Hour & Incredible Vibe! It's been a while…read moresince I had such an amazing Happy Hour experience! We booked a table in advance to catch an early bite, but the Happy Hour menu looked so good that we decided to sit at the bar instead. We ordered the Tuna Tartare, Clams, Pork Ribs, Grilled Eggplant, and Fennel Pickles from the Happy Hour menu, plus the Roasted Olives with extra Sourdough Bread from the main menu. Honestly, every single dish was delicious. The absolute highlights for me were the olives, tuna, pickles, and the sourdough!Here's a quick breakdown of what we had: Sourdough & Herb Butter: Absolute perfection. Crisp on the outside, chewy and moist on the inside. The herb butter was heavenly! Roasted Olives: The ultimate cocktail pairing. Tuna Tartare: The addition of cucumber made it taste so fresh and vibrant. Fennel Pickles: So addicting--I'm still thinking about them! Pork Ribs: Loved the Gochujang (Korean chili paste) sauce, which felt familiar and comforting. The flavor was great, though it had a slight pork aroma that might appeal more to those who enjoy a richer meat flavor. The cocktails were fantastic across the board. Now I completely understand why this place was constantly packed--unbeatable prices, top-tier food quality, and excellent service. Finding great food always sets the mood for a perfect day, and this place definitely made my day!

Lovely atmosphere and definitely a "happening" spot, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking…read morefor 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.

Alder & Ash restaurant is located in the Sheraton hotel in downtown Seattle. They serve three meals…read morea 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.

Cute little place. Patio seating was perfect on a sunny day. Great happy hour and customer service…read more YOU MUST ORDER THE CRUDO. My mouth is watering as I type this. So delicious. I will definitely be back.

Came with one of my girlfriends, I rarely come to this area so this was a nice find. I'd say this…read moreis a great spot to bring the girls for brunch or dinner, beautiful drinks - and tasty non-alcoholic bevies! We shared everything - I missed taking a pic of their green salad, and this was a good portion for us both. She took home the leftover potates! The tartare was okay - I love tartare so for someone who has a preference, this landed in the intro/standard area. The salad was big and overall pretty standard as well. The potatoes were not my vibe personally - while I like dijon/grey mustard, there was quite a bit on these. I'm also not a potato person. The BEST part was definitely the mushroom agnolotti - it reminded me of a dish i got at a capital hill restaurant, Cornelly's. The sauce was incredible and salty, the filling was delish. My only thing was that the dried mushrooms on top were a little big and dry for me, that being said, i'd still get this again! I think the aesthetic of this place was great, behind us was a table of girlfriends celebrating something, and I just think girls brunch or small bridal celebration of sorts would be so cute here.

Stopped here on our fifth anniversary for dinner, and had a great time! We were seated quickly, and…read morethe staff were super nice. We got a couple drinks and did not enjoy them, and they replaced them for no charge. We ordered the mushroom confit, the hush puppies, and the vegetarian pasta. All of which were delicious! We especially loved the pasta. The sauce was creamy and the burrata on top was delicious. It was a very nice dinner, and I would definitly go back again!

I tried Ben Paris while staying at the State Hotel, and the service was beyond terrible…read more The restaurant was nearly empty, yet after being seated and served water, I waited 20 minutes and no one ever came to take my order. I eventually had to call someone over, pay for the water, and leave. I later gave the restaurant another chance, but the food took forever to arrive and was completely cold. Nothing about the meal justified the wait or the price. I travel frequently and have rarely experienced service this poor. Slow service, cold food, and staff who seem completely unavailable. I would not return or recommend it.