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Cedar + Elm

3.5 (266 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Kristen D.

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.

Sablefish (black cod)
Audrey P.

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.

Overcooked poached egg which was promptly replaced after letting the server know.
Jenai E.

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.

Eggs Benedict
Lynzee H.

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.

Smoked Salmon Pinwheel
Kamron H.

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

Chicken sandwich.
Ankit M.

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.

Profiterole
Alex P.

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!

Hearth-roasted sablefish with mushrooms and charred cabbage
Stephanie H.

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!

Brandon U.

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.

Tylor J.

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

Seared scallops
Daria S.

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!

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Crissey Y.

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!

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Ask the Community - Cedar + Elm

How many people could you host up to for an private event? Thanks!

Is the outdoor seating covered? We are thinking of coming here but would only sit outside and there's rain lately so wanted to check if there's covered outdoor seating.

No the outdoor seating is not covered

Do they allow infants?

They provided a high chair for us and were VERY welcoming & accommodating to our small children! Would definitely recommend coming for a nice family meal.

How does Parking work for the restaurant?

From my three onsite visits, there are 3 options. You can do valet, there's also a covered parking garage (kind of dark though), for me, I just used the adjacent parking for the state park, because I have a valid annual Discovery Pass placard. For… Read more

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The Guest House - Italian sausage pizza!

The Guest House

4.3(312 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

Previous review was from 2018 and this updated one was for a brunch visit back on 9/8/24…read more Since this remains a popular north end destination, pro tip - best to have reservations. Service was notably much more welcoming, the interior & vibe remained on point. The College Friend and birthday celebrant went all out and had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries. Notable was that the sizable chicken filet was both buttermilk and pickle juice brined. I opted for the buttermilk pancakes with a blueberry peach compote and a side of Hempler bacon. The fruit compote was so delicious, the maple syrup was a bit of an afterthought. So contrary to my previous review, I did return albeit 6.5 years later. And props to them, compared to other greater Seattle spots that have shuttered, The Guest House seems to have staying power in Kenmore.

We went during what we thought was brunch time (11am on Sunday) and were surprised that...there…read moreisn't any brunch? Apparently they "stopped doing that" in September, which was unclear from their website or Yelp reviews/pics, and it wasn't just me--the table next to me asked their server the same thing. My friend and I got brunch-y drinks (mimosa, spicy Bloody Mary), and then each got one of the only two items on the menu that had eggs (shakshuka and a breakfast sandwich). While I can't comment on the shakshuka, the breakfast sandwich had thick bread that was toasted a bit too much and wrecked the roof of my mouth. The drinks were good but the sandwich + a mimosa set me back $30 before tip so I don't think I'll be coming back again--certainly not during "brunch" time!

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Lamb rib appetizer

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French fries with aioli

The Guest House - Braised beef ribs with parsnip purée.

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Braised beef ribs with parsnip purée.

Honey Bear Bakery Cafe - Score! Last two strawberry scones ($3 50 each, 7/12/25)

Honey Bear Bakery Cafe

3.3(309 reviews)
2.0 mi
$$

I was happy to have Honey Bear Bakery Cafe for some much-needed breakfast as the start of my book…read morecrawl while in the area, as Honey Bear Bakery Cafe is located in the Lake Forest shopping center, right across from Third Place Books, which is where I was heading to. But first, coffee and breakfast. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which consists of a croissant, egg, lettuce, tomato, mayo and I added bacon for an extra charge. It was solid, with the roasted/warmed up croissant and was filling. I also liked that they had Victrola coffee, which I ordered a drip of. Strong coffee = no complaints. In addition to their made-to-order food items, like the breakfast sandwich, they also have pastries in the case and a full coffee and tea menu. It's nice to have this cafe in the Lake Forest shopping center with plenty of seats around, next to many other businesses and tons of parking nearby. I dig the convenience of it all.

I've been getting coffee here daily for years and always loved it. I probably spend $400 a month at…read morethis dang place. My brother, who also lives and works in the area, tells me constantly how awful the customer service is there when you order food- to the point where he refuses to go. I'm celiac and can't eat anything over there so I hadn't ever experienced what I did today. Today we're at the bookstore together and I decided we need to make a coffee stop. My brother, Loren, orders a sandwich. He says he needs it to go. Person at the register is pleasant enough. I order a coffee separately and am quickly served. We wait a bit for the sandwich, and we finally go up to the counter after maybe ten minutes and see the same sandwich he ordered sitting in a basket. It has a ticket on it that says "Owen." Easy mistake, really. He says, "Is this maybe Loren's?" And the person behind the counter immediately snaps "it says Owen." Okay. So we wait a few more minutes. We're now 15 minutes out and several people who ordered after us are served. He steps up and say "hey, I ordered a BLTA on sourdough for Loren, I think it may have been put in under Owen, but-" and before he can finish his thought they snap back at him again "it's probably yours because this one hasn't been picked up." At this point he's like, "okay, I ordered mine to go- could I-" and the girl behind the counter slams a box on the counter and says "here's a box." And turns away. I'm annoyed, because while I understand we have inconvenienced you, who is standing here chatting with an off-duty coworker for 30 minutes, we literally did nothing to deserve the attitude. Loren scoops the sandwich out of the basket and puts it into the box and this girl has the nerve to turn around and say "dirty dishes go behind you at the service bar." Oh, so now we have to bus YOUR hand-off bar, too? No sorry, no thank you, not even the offer to box up his food or put away the freaking basket. Is it because Loren is very clearly not white? Or is it because this lady today had a bad day and took it out on someone for interrupting her mid-shift gossip about how the mall security is full of idiots who don't do their job? Go ahead and take a gamble and let me know, because I won't be back.

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Amaro Bistro - Carbonara

Amaro Bistro

4.0(552 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$$

The pizza here is delicious. I like the beer selection. The waitress in the bar is very welcoming…read moreand friendly.

So I don't think I've been to a restaurant where there's a 3.5% surcharge because the restaurant…read moredoesn't pay their staff enough? Is that the reason? I honestly don't get it, but I still tipped above 15% for the service regardless. Service was very attentive, so I do feel they deserve a reasonable tip. But if the restaurant needs the customer to help them pay for their staff with this added surcharge to the bill, then maybe it's better for the staff to find a better job. Seems strange to me. But anyways, regardless, I enjoyed the food quite a bit. I'm usually a pretty tough critique on Italian food since it's one of my favorite cuisines. So for me to say the food is good should say a lot. I got their chicken risotto and I was impressed by it. I also got an opportunity to try some of their pizza and the crust was done very well. Not a floppy pizza. They have a proper pizza oven for baking it. Very good! The restaurant atmosphere feels quite high end. Great for date night, business dinners, or a fancy family meal. The restaurant did feel a bit crowded and tight though. Especially with how busy it was. I honestly think this place has great food. I just hope the staff gets paid enough. Like, I'll tip! Just don't have me pay for what the employer should be paying them. Just have me pay them for their great service.

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Amaro Bistro - See through wine closet? Open kitchen (left side of pic!)

See through wine closet? Open kitchen (left side of pic!)

Amaro Bistro - Gorgonzola E Uve salad

Gorgonzola E Uve salad

Amaro Bistro - Wild berry crisp 5/5 with vanilla gelato

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Wild berry crisp 5/5 with vanilla gelato

urban COFFEE lounge

urban COFFEE lounge

4.3(604 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Urban Coffee lounge has been a neighborhood staple for years and years. I'm obsessed with the fact…read morethat they make their own syrups, with the exception of a few. I absolutely love their specialty drinks like honey cardamom, and a shakerato. The vibe and atmosphere is wonderful. It's usually social and low-key but never too loud. They have excellent food, matcha with option to remove sugar (not all coffee shops have this!). Generally, I feel like their staff is really great! Love the location minus the issues with parking being tricky for a quick stop, sometimes need to pay. I keep coming back here! With gas prices over six dollars and budgets getting tighter for so many the one thing that hinders me is their prices. Their baseline drinks are an average of $5.75 + tip. Quiche slice is $8 two hard boiled eggs near $4. Typical typically if I'm gonna spend almost $10 I'd rather buy a fancy drink like a bubble tea or go out for an appetizer and food. When you own your own espresso machine and Matcha at home it's hard to justify getting such expensive drinks unless there is that "I can't make this at home" appeal - housemade syrups, Boba, etc I do love that urban coffee lounge has pour over options which can be time-consuming and cold brew, which is delicious and also more time-consuming. I appreciate their presence in the neighborhood. Having lived in Seattle for so long with so much access to incredible coffee I appreciate urban coffee lounges level of expertise with coffee. It is more rare on the east side. (Zoka is great of course!) And I will keep coming back, but sparingly due to prices. (Am I the only one who feels this way? Let me know!) Thanks for being here, urban coffee lounge!

There was a long line when I arrived around 10am on a Thursday. So if you're in a hurry either take…read moreadvantage of their online ordering or plan a head. They do have a restroom, plenty of seating outside, kinda limited seating inside. They do have a wide array of offerings. I got the spinach and feta quiche with a strawberry matcha. The spinach quiche was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed that. My strawberry matcha was not too sweet (I usually ask for everything half sweet and did not this time). The staff were friendly. Prices are reasonable for this day and age. I sat outside and enjoyed the sun! It's a great place to hang out, probably not great for groups unless you sit outside. Dogs are not allowed inside, so tie them up or have a buddy watch them while you go inside. Parking is street or under an apartment complex near by. Not sure if you pay or validate inside those apartment retail parking garages because I parked along the side streets. Park Mobile is the app you use to pay for parking. I paid about $4 ish for an hour. Overall, if I'm in the area and got the time to hangout, it's a cute place to do so.

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urban COFFEE lounge - View to the left (3/17/23)

View to the left (3/17/23)

urban COFFEE lounge - Pour over coffee

Pour over coffee

urban COFFEE lounge

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Cedar + Elm - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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