I had been to Father Mulligan's bar, which is right next door before, but it was my first time coming here, and learned today that they have the same menu. The food is excellent and the space is beautiful, all the windows overlooking the property! I had the fried chicken sandwich and fries, which was great. read more

Cedar + Elm - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Underwhelming brunch. Service was good but food was decidedly 'meh'. Had high hopes for a tasty Valentine's Day brunch and left disappointed. As said the service was fine but the food - hearth roasted mushroom frittata and breakfast burrito - was decidedly bland and under seasoned. Frittata was covered with an excessive mound of arugula. While peppery, it's asking a lot of arugula to carry/cover for a bland unseasoned water bath baked egg concoction with minimal caramelized onions and flavorless mushrooms. Desperately needs some herbs, garlic or strong cheese, some crisp edges... something. A side of chicken apple sausage was just okay. Breakfast burrito was disappointing in its own ways. Tortilla was gelatinously clinging together as if it had been prepared in advance, then reheated, and covered in what was called salsa but was more akin to basic excessively mild tomato enchilada sauce. The carnitas pork was unseasoned and dry. Potatoes were soft and lacking a crisp element that would have helped immensely. The only place salt seemed to show up was in the salted maple latte and in that it was a bit heavy. Likely not stopping back anytime soon. read more

We did high tea for a bachelorette party. Such a unique experience! I definitely recommend giving it a try! Our waitress was so friendly, she really made it fun for our group! Lots of fun small bites to go with your tea! Lots of tea choices! And there was live music! She was fantastic and even came and met us during a break. The grounds here are stunning, we sat outside before tea and watched bald eagles flying around. read more

Cedar + Elm - Our beautiful table setup - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Update for my previous review. I reached out to you by email as you asked and you never replied. Not sure what was your intention. read more

Cedar + Elm - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

I am not sure what I was expecting from Cedar and Elm apart from a satisfying meal to have while I stayed at The Lodge. When I went in for dinner the restaurant was virtually dead. Which normally isn't a great sign, even for a Thursday. I was sat promptly and immediately had a waitress at my table. I felt very rushed and the odd thing was the waitress would ask me a question, but not even give me a moment to respond. I wound up getting the small gnudi for dinner. It was $24 and had 6 pieces of gnudi. I was kind of surprised that the fish didn't come with any bread, but it did taste good and came out hot. Otherwise, I didn't find a ton of things on the menu that appeared very appetizing for the price point. Skipped drinks and dessert due to feeling rushed. Ambiance was fine, it was clear and sparce. Wouldn't return. read more

Cedar + Elm - Gnudi snall - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Cedar +Elm does a good job of offering decent food in a pleasant ambiance. Yes it is pricey and the portion sizes may be in the smaller size but it is at par with what the Seattle area is offering currently on average. I enjoyed walking around and experiencing the building and the staff were quite lovely and patient. read more

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Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu takes advantage of local ingredients (Beecher's fondue, Pacific Northwest sablefish, Washington asparagus). Decadent, carefully planned around sustainability. The ambience is pleasant - spacious dining room with tall ceilings, tasteful decor and coordinated stoneware. The menu items we tried were all very rich (fondue, butter, glaze) and well prepared. The Washington flatbread was a great starter - just don't fill up on the accompanying butter. Leave room for dessert. I'd say pass on the coffee unless you simply must have it. The coffee and latte were disappointing and not on par with the rest of the meal, but the pleasant stroll in the park after dinner was a perfect finish. read more

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Lox sandwich was delicious. Morning glory muffin was perfectly moist with just the right level of crunch on the top. Came for our anniversary breakfast. I've never been before. I highly recommend it. The menu is small but food is good and several interesting coffee/latte choices. read more

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This was my second time visiting for brunch. They have tasty seasonal drinks and the menu seems to also change with the season too. Everyone liked their meal. The only disappointing part was my poached egg was over cooked but they did replace it with a perfectly runny one after we said something. The server was friendly, and informed us kindly, in her own way without directly saying it, that the chef does not make modifications to the dishes. Love the half booth tables natural light through all the windows. Very chic and comfortable. read more

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Cedar & Elm delivers an elegant setting and polished service, but the cuisine never rises above the ordinary. The dishes are competently prepared yet lack originality, depth, or memorable flavors, making the meal feel surprisingly uninspired. What ultimately stands out most is the price. For the level of creativity and execution on the plate, the menu feels significantly overpriced. Fine dining should leave a lasting impression, whether through exceptional ingredients, flawless technique, or genuine innovation. Here, it simply doesn't. A pleasant room, but not a restaurant that justifies its ambition or its bill. read more

Avoid this restaurant. The service was abominable and the food was tasteless with small portions and overpriced. The setting is beautiful but that's about the only thing I can recommend from our lunch. The service was nonexistent. Our server was nice but she disappeared for over 20 min after we were seated and we had to ask 3 different people to please take our order. The hostess finally did. We were not brought a wine list and I finally started looking through their wine cabinet. That finally got everyone's attention but all in all, It took a half hour to order our wine. The server couldn't find the wine and then poured the wine initially but never came back to refill our wine or water glasses. The food was not any better. The Dry Tonkotsu Udon with prawns was tasteless and the portion was appetizer small. Two of us had the Loco Moco which was also really poor. The sausage was rubbery and it and the egg was cold and the whole dish was devoid of flavor and the portion meager. Shocking for a $200 meal. I wrote a letter to complain. One person called to apologize and said his boss would contact me. Allesandro, the Director of Food and Beverage emailed me to apologize and since we are from out of town I asked for a refund as I dont know when we will be back in Seattle. No response. I followed up with 2 more emails. No response. I called and after I said hello and introduced myself he hung up on me! The incompetence and disrespectful behavior is shocking. Stay away! There are plenty of great restaurants in Seattle with excellent food, good service and respectful managers. read more

I was so excited to check out the Lodge and try cedar + elm. I went for brunch with a few of my friends. The food menu was great. I ordered eggs Benedict and mimosas. The food was great and the service was awesome. The ambiance was a bit more boring/ sterile than I had expected. Overall positive experience, but don't think I will make the trek to come back. read more

Cedar + Elm - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

I'll say for how delicious the food was and it came in pretty big portions it was worth the premium price at a Michelin star hotel. Not to mention service here was pretty quick and I was eating at a table with 15 people. If you're a guest here it's worth the convenience read more

Cedar + Elm - Smoked Salmon Pinwheel - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Excellent food, very friendly service and elegant, quiet ambiance. I can imagine someone playing on a baby grand, but even without that, it was a lovely place for a special dinner. read more

The service was amazing, the ambiance was good as well. Food was okay and a bit pricey. But overall nice day to enjoy a drink and a meal at the patio after a hike to the beach. read more

Cedar + Elm - Chicken sandwich. - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

This was the best fine dining experience that I've had in some time. Service was outstanding and food was delicious! Flavors were well balanced on most of the dishes. We had a large group of 8. Although this is a large space, we were still able to hear each other. We were started off with complimentary bread that had focaccia like texture and buttery garlicky topping. Served with delicious dipping oil and vinegar and also butter. Most men ordered the pork belly special and everyone loved it. Im told that the grapes and Spicy acidic sauce balanced the dish very well. Pork was crispy on the outside and the acidity of the sauce went well with the fatty bits. Most of the ladies ordered the sablefish including myself. So perfectly cooked, flaky and melts in your mouth. Not too fishy. Under the fish were some yummy little mushrooms and on top was charred cabbage. The only addition that would have made this dish more elevated for me is some crunchy topping. The cabbage crunch was not it. Disclaimer: creme brûlée snob over here! The honey creme brûlée was perfect! Apparently they use their own honey from their backyard. It had a very lovely honey flavor which is not something I ever tried in a creme brûlée. The sugar topping was perfectly thin. And the creme itself was smooth and light in texture....yess, the way it's supposed to be. The only part that didn't make sense was the pickled blueberries. Thankfully they were served separately, easy enough to omit! Second best dessert was the profiterole. I only tried a bite but wow I would definitely return for that. So many flavors and textures to uncover...nom nom! The chocolate tart looked beautiful but was soo rich, not for me! I would definitely return for more! read more

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Wow, what a hidden gem tucked away in Kenmore! Our group was easily able to make a reservation for Friday night for a party of 8 within a week. We drove up to free valet parking and stepped into the modern, beautifully decorated, intimate space that is Cedar + Elm. We were promptly seated, and while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive, ordered drinks and perused the menu. We shared a couple orders of the flatbread with the Danish butter and 'dirty dip,' which was like a balsamic vinaigrette. The bread was airy and had some sort of gooey cheese in the middle. The serving size was rather small for the price, two orders was basically enough for each person to have a couple bites, but we subsequently filled up with dinner and dessert. I appreciated the relatively small menu that was pretty much limited to one option of each protein (fish, chicken, beef, pork) and a vegetarian option. Most of us had selected our entrees when our waitress Jillian (who was absolutely lovely) came by to tell us the specials, which included a crispy pork belly that captured the intrigue of nearly all the men at our table I enjoyed the hearth-roasted sablefish with mushrooms and charred cabbage and savored every bite from beginning to end. The fish was flaky, moist, melted in the mouth, and contrasted in texture to the chew of the mushrooms. Salty, creamy, herby, citrusy - this dish had it all. My husband devoured his crispy pork belly, which, to our surprise, was accompanied by some red grapes that sat in a citrusy Asian-inspired fish sauce. Never having encountered such a pairing before, we were pleasantly surprised to find the flavors harmonizing so well together! For dessert, we had a chocolate tart with pistachio and a profiterole with ice cream (I want to say it was a brown butter or almond butter ice cream). Our friends also ordered the honey crème brûlée. We passed around our desserts so everyone could try each, but the favorite among the table was the profiterole. It was "not too sweet," but also had elements of surprise, like bits of sour mango and cherry gelée. Days after our dinner, my friends and I are still raving about our dining experience at Cedar + Elm. We were able to enjoy our meal and each other's company at leisure, without ever once feeling rushed to leave. Wonderful ambiance, very attentive, kind, and delightful service, and delicious food presented beautifully and thoughtfully. It's rare to find such a high quality dining experience without having to drive into the city, and even then, the quality of the service is often lacking. We will definitely be returning to try the restaurant's other offerings. Thank you for a memorable meal! read more

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TL;DR: Nordic-inspired dishes didn't disappoint. Top tier service. Elegant and refined dining room. Perfect date night out, business meal, or celebrating an occasion with a large group. Wow. The low rating of Cedar + Elm does not reflect the amazing experience we had for dinner here in 10/2024. The chef trained at a Nordic restaurant in Denmark. The inspiration and precision shows in the complementary but unique flavors of the well-cooked dishes. The flatbread was very rich with flavor soaked into the soft insides of the flatbread, but it was offset by the crispness of the flatbread crust. The salads were both light but very flavorful. The sablefish was cooked perfectly and paired well with the mushroom and cabbage. The mushroom Agnolotti had chewy and firm texture, and the mushroom filling was very tasty. Lastly, the seasonal crème brûlée balanced the sweetness augmented with vanilla bean with the tartness of local blueberries. The service was top notch. The water was always filled. The empty dishes were always removed including the utensils, with new settings for each course. The server was knowledgeable, personable, and punctual. I highly recommend coming here for dinner. It's well worth the $$$ ($100 for 2 apps, 2 mains, and 1 dessert; for 2 people). While the portion sizes aren't like the Cheesecake Factory, it is more than enough food that has an amazing taste, competing by great service. read more

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After exploring many restaurants during our week in Seattle, Cedar + Elm truly stood out as a gem. Hands down, it was the best quality food we had all trip -- fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. We enjoyed breakfast, brunch, and dinner here, and each meal was consistently excellent. You can really taste the difference -- much of the produce comes directly from the chef's on-site garden, which adds a level of freshness that's hard to beat. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service matched the food quality. If you're visiting the Seattle area and looking for a memorable farm-to-table experience, Cedar + Elm is a must. Overall 4.5 of 5 stars read more

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I had never been to St. Edward's park and knew even less about this restaurant. It has an old charm to it like it should be in a 1920's film. It wasn't very busy on a Sunday night and our server was rather abrupt and lacking interpersonal skills. The food and drinks were decent: 1) kale salad - 3/5. Decent, but not special. 2) beet salad - 3/5. Also not memorable. 3) fried cauliflower - 4/5. Our fave. Crunchy and yummy. 4) steelhead - 4/5. Tender and flavorful. 5) mushroom agnolotti - 4/5. Like a ravioli and it was well-cooked and flavorful. Despite the food being pretty good, I don't feel the need to go back or to recommend it to someone so it doesn't get the fourth star. read more

Beautiful dining room with elegant decor and intimate seating. Our server was so gracious and helpful and so much fun. The food was top-tier! We started with a mocktail, followed by a light and wonderful crab salad. I had the seared scallops which were cooked perfectly and my friend had the sablefish which was presented beautifully wrapped in Napa cabbage like a present. I highly recommend going here for a high-end date night or a celebratory dinner. The restaurant is located inside a historic building within a state park, so don't forget your Discover pass! read more

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Rating is 3.5 but Rounding up to 4 stars. The experience was amazing and beautiful. They had a complimentary valet right when you get there. It was nice and cool inside. They prearranged your table and set menu for high tea. As soon as the doors open, you are seated at your table where the drinks are already there. There is a menu for some tea selection. The glasses and plates were arranged beautifully. There was a selection of sweet and savory mixed in. Our favorite were the Madelines, crumpets, cookies, scones, and the bacon jam sandwich. Knocked down a star because though there were ample food, we didn't care for the one with the fish pate or mushroom tart. They were potent. The bread of the sandwiches tasted air dried. Not sure how long they've been sitting out. The food can be better. We definitely left quite a few pieces that were not of our liking behind untouched. Although the experience was wonderful, the food selection can be better. Amazing and fun servers! read more

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We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. They had been here several times beforehand and wanted to enjoy the beautiful scenery and go for a walk after our meal. Either our reservation we got seated right away for a table of 10 right next to the entrance and grand piano. We hoped for better seating with a view but understood with our big party. Food was decent and prices were comparable for brunch. Our server was so kind and accommodating. Overall, I would return for the space but not necessarily for the food, which was just average in my opinion. read more

Brunch at Cedar + Elm is fantastic. We started with Champagne because ... why not! I was torn between the French Toast and Frittata. I went savory, and I wasn't disappointed in the least. What I loved about the staff is that they figured out that we were dining (aka a slow table), and they went at our pace. The setting is so serene. Even with a toddler nearby, the acoustics in the room masked a lot of the noise. I'll be back. read more

Not many options for vegetarians. Chai was good (spicy) and Dubai chocolate mocha is really good. There is an udon noodle with veggies removing prawn and mushroom frittatas. A cozy place for staycation and brunch. We went for my birthday on Christmas day, the waiter asked if our visit for a special occasions but ended up adding the dessert in our bill and not on the house (they offered creme brûlée which was okish, top layer was really burnt). read more

The environment is beautiful. I had high tea there, and the presentation was very nice, but the food was not. The finger sandwiches were dry. We had a variety of leftovers and chose not to bring any of it home. read more

Met two friends for dinner yesterday at this newish place. Driving into the state park I was wondering: do I need my Discover Pass to park? Not to worry, follow the signs for valet parking (free, though don't forget to tip your valet). The friendly valet pointed me to the entrance to the hotel (not obvious as it's an old seminary building). I was early for our reservation so dropped into the adjacent bar where they had happy hour going on. I ordered their HH white wine, which was a tasty Côtes du Rhône white and a good deal at $8. The HH menu looked tasty but I had to wait for our reservation.... Once the first of my friends arrived, we were quickly seated for an early dinner. As we were three, we ended up in this great table that had a love seat for two facing into the dining room. We ended up ordering everything to share which the staff accommodated nicely. Starters were the filet mignon tartar, crab salad and bread; mains included the sablefish and gnudi. All were very well executed and delicious; the seafood dishes were especially good. I was driving so ended up having mocktails with dinner--the Dewberry Drought was tasty. If I had one thing to ding the restaurant on, it'd be that food came out slowly. Not that I ever want to be rushed, but this seemed really slow, especially since the restaurant was not full. However, our server was very attentive and was following up with us frequently to ensure we had what we needed; it was more that the kitchen was a little slow. All in all it was a pleasant experience and I would return. read more

Cedar + Elm - Modern meets taxonomy in the bar adjacent to the restaurant. - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Quite honestly I don't get the unpleasant reviews. Came for Mother's Day and loved the staff. Service was good. My food was delicious. The view was lovely. Nothing to complain about. It was wonderful! read more

We went to have their lunch today and the waitstaff "ABBY" wasn't attentive and didn't really provide service other than bringing us menu and our food. No checking in on us and no refilling water. On top of that, this restaurant charges 'culinary fees'. At the end of the meal, "ABBY" came around only to hand us a check without asking if we needed anything (our glasses of water were empty) and didn't ask if we wanted anything else. Pretty disappointing experience. "ABBY" - DO BETTER! read more

Beautiful space, within the stunning lodge. I loved the Christmas trees through out. Our sever was excellent for dinner. I was underwhelmed with the Wagyu and accompaniments and my friend had the scallops. I would've really liked to walk away satisfied. It all felt very meager. I was pleased with the birthday desert our server brought out. I loved the ambiance but I don't think I would return. read more

Such a beautiful restaurant, we sat outside and the weather was perfect. Only downside is your coffee gets cold pretty quick- which is only expected when you sit outdoors anywhere. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Reservations are recommended as they get pretty busy especially during the weekends. I ordered the smoked salmon sandwich and they did Not go light on the salmon! Coffee was amazing as always. Excited to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

Cedar + Elm - Smoked Salmon Sandwich - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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The lunch menu is much smaller than it used to be. I wish all the food was as good as the brussels sprouts. They were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Loved their flavor and texture. The beets were too one note and needed more seasoning. The biggest disappointment was the steak salad. The steak was cooked as ordered (med). I would guess it had no seasoning at all. It was sliced and spread over the salad, which I didn't understand as plating until I realized there was nothing else of interest on the plate. A shredded bed of romaine overly dressed with vinaigrette. You could taste nothing else. I think there may have been a couple little pieces of marinated shallot and a couple small, soft pieces of carrot. Not even the tiny sprinkle of blue cheese was enough to bring flavor. I expected something more interesting, and certainly better seasoned, for a $23 lunch steak salad. read more

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Decent brunch spot at St. Edwards, but too expensive to justify going regularly. The dining room is very nice and bright, and I appreciated getting a table by the window to look out over the grounds. I had the pork hash which had nice chunks of pork with lots of veggies, and it tasted pretty good. But the portion size is tiny for $21. My wife had the salmon frittata which came with lots of greens and a delicious potato waffle, and that seemed a better deal for $19. But with the others in our group we had a four person brunch cost over $100 with a few iced teas. Just seems overpriced for what you get. They have valet parking which I think is free for the restaurant, otherwise parking yourself is a challenge as you compete with all the park visitors. read more

Cedar + Elm - Salmon Frittata - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Someone help this restaurant. Service, not good Food, mediocre Management, doesn't know how to handle an upscale restaurant Our party of 4 will never come back. We told the manager what was happening and he went on with the evening like nothing happened. read more

First time trying cedar and elm, and absolutely love the vibe! I hadn't realized this restaurant was inside the lodge at st Edward state park until driving there. It's so beautiful as you turn into the lush green park! Parking is a little weird as you need a discover pass or to valet at the hotel, which was a little confusing at first. Valet is complimentary however, and I was glad the guys working accepted venmo for tips as I wasn't prepared. You head inside the hotel and to the right to find the restaurant. They have a cute gift shop and beautiful artwork on display to enjoy. The restaurant decor is adorable... a more upscale feel while also being cozy (love all the plants). They have a nice coffee menu. Tried their eggs Benny for brunch which came on a nice biscuit with an onion jam. Would have liked a little potato or fruit salad, and my poached eggs had water in them, my only complaints. In all, the food was delicious and we enjoyed our visit. The grounds are beautiful, I would love to come back in summer and enjoy some time on their patio, or even go for a little walk around the park after. read more

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Let's get down to business with the food 1st try : Brunch Salmon Frittata| solid dish would order again the potato waffle was crispy and the frittata itself was beautiful light and fluffy Chicken and waffle | skip, the chicken was over cooked and I didn't like the flavor combo 2nd try : Lunch Fish and Chips | Yummy love the vinegar fries, fish well cooked Chips and dip | Nothing special id skip next time Creme Brûlée | Decent, not a huge fan of honey but if you are you're gonna love it We also had some boozy coffee YUM!! Service was great the people are lovely but the second time was a little amiss but hey everyone has off days Beautiful place and beautiful scenery which will keep me coming back, let's just hope I discover more dishes as we try something else read more

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Pretty place and location, but just average food. It's really "elevated" and fresh tasting. Feels like a cute place to take the parents/family or if you're staying at the place. read more

Absolutely wonderful fabulous food highly recommend if you're in the area wonderful service. I did not explore the grounds, but they looked beautiful and free valet parking. read more

Me and my girls were there for a bachelorette party and it took 3 hours for us to get our entrees.

Came to Cedar + Elm for brunch with friends this past Saturday. I really liked the whole vibe of the restaurant; light, airy, and low-key glam with friendly and attentive staff. The brunch menu offered the standards with a twist: we ordered benedict lorraine, everything-spiced smoked salmon frittata, & roasted Berkshire pork hash. Everything was cooked perfectly. The poached eggs produced the requisite golden yolks as did the sunny side up eggs on top of the hash. The diced potatoes and squash in the hash were firm but not toothy, and the frittata had a wonderful texture. The overarching issue was that everything was incredibly bland. The hash was badly in need of salt, and according to my friend, the hollandaise was "just there". The frittata was carried by the smoked salmon and seemed to be the winner of the morning. read more

Cedar + Elm - New American Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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