Great food! Great service! Cool atmosphere. I really liked the lamb ribs. But everything was tender and uniquely seasoned. read more

First time visiting Seattle solo, and I came to Ciudad on Monday evening, a little before my flight home and the day after running the Iron Horse Half Marathon. I got fifth overall, if anybody cares, guys. Since I hadn't eaten a proper lunch and basically wanted to combine lunch and dinner into one meal, I ordered a couple of small plates. First, I got the flatbread with coal-roasted baba ganoush, citrus syrup, and eggplant molasses. The flatbread and baba ganoush came out first and were pretty decent. Nothing necessarily to write home about, but a good start to the meal. For my second plate, I ordered the lamb ribs with harissa barbecue sauce, whipped garlic, pickled red onions, and herbs. I sat outside, and when the lamb ribs came out, they were definitely different from the kind of ribs I'm used to. I normally think of traditional barbecue or baby back ribs, whereas these had more of a Mediterranean-inspired preparation. They were a little messy to eat, but the combination of the harissa barbecue sauce, whipped garlic, pickled onions, spices, and herbs made them pretty interesting. The lamb was tasty, although it didn't completely blow me away. I'd probably put the ribs themselves around a 3.5/5. Overall, though, Ciudad was a pretty good choice, especially if you like Mediterranean-inspired food and want something a little different from traditional barbecue. I'll round the overall experience up to 4/5. And yes -- ciudad means "city" in Spanish. The more you know, guys. I'd come back if I'm in the Seattle area again. 4/5 stars Last visited: August 31, 2026 read more

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"Disappointed -- Bring Back the Burnt Honey!" Ciudad used to be one of my absolute go-to spots, and their burnt honey was hands-down my favorite condiment on the entire menu. It had that perfect, deeply caramelized, bittersweet edge that paired incredibly well with the warm flatbread and smoky meats. I don't know why they decided to mess with a perfect formula, but replacing it with this new "vegetable honey" shit just feels completely off. The complex, intense flavor depth is totally gone, and the substitute just doesn't hold a candle to the original. read more

Yummy! Wow! Mouthwatering! For a place that may not look like much, the food is amazing. Everything I tried at this Mediterranean tapas place I enjoyed. Waitstaff offered great suggestions. Enjoyed the patio vibes since the weather was nice. read more

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We were meeting some friends here and really thought it was a deli type of spot where you walk up and order and get it over the counter. Then we realized,,ummm no counter, no cashier. We saw our fiends and then realized there's a door that leads to the restaurant. Awesome concept. It's a small restaurant so get your Nam on the waitlist ASAP. We had to wait a good 20mins for a table for 5ppl. A nice variety of items of Spanish tapas to enjoy and we tried to order some recommended items. All were a hit. Best to me were the potatoes, steak, octopus. Others were good as well. Love the restaurant's simple decor. The industrial feel with the huge sky light were the best part. Touches of colors on the wall, bar area and pillows were just enough. We truly enjoyed this lunch. read more

Ciudad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Phenomenal food! We tried a lot of things on the menu and really loved literally everything: the hummus and the labneh with pitas, the beets, the fried cauliflower, lamb ribs, then the hanger steak and the prawns. The flavors are so rich and complementary, you can't go wrong with any. The service was fast. The only thing is that the ambiance was average and the chairs were hard, but I can't wait to go again! read more

People are gatekeeping this place well! Such a hidden gem! Walked in on Thursday dinner time and was packed. A little disorganized once you walked in with no server to tell you where to go or how to grab a seat but the food made up for that. The flatbread is warm and fresh. Roasted carrots are perfectly cooked and sweet. The octopus was O.M.G so much flavor and cooked to perfection. Steak is juicy and packed with flavors. Pork was amazing too. I think lemon alone was enough and no need for sauces. The meats are all packed with flavor and no sauces needed. 10/10 will be back! read more

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Little spot. The kind you want to protect, hold secret, keep all to yourself yet scream at the mountain top how amazing this place is. Patio seating and inside seating. You walk through a room with glass cases of steak, octopus, guy grilling these both. And a door appears, connecting to the main room to dine in. Super small bar. Whimsical art. The food is the main attraction obviously. I started with the Pretty in Pink Sangria: white wine, strawberries, citrus, mint, just yummy! Flatbread and dips. The coal-roasted baba ganoush with citrus syrup, eggplant molasses, out of this world! As the Fried Cauliflower with tahini, pomegranate molasses, dried apricot, sesame, to die for! Octopus and hangar steak, so damn good. Great service in our server. This is a given to return when I am back in Washington, yoy should too:) read more

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My friend wanted us to go here. It's in an artsy industrial area in South Seattle. They don't take reservations so we had to wait 45 minutes for a table but we just went to the coffee house down the road. The place is very industrial and pretty small but comfortable. The drinks were good but weren't very strong. The food was incredible though. All of the dishes were amazing. I highly recommend to anyone in the Seattle area to check this out. read more

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4.4 is a fair rating. The food was very very good and high quality. The lamb riblets were absolutely insane 10/10. We got the skirt steak and the chicken. The chicken was awesome, super juicy and tender. The steak was really good, it needed a little more salt in my opinion. Only reason this is not a 5 is because it takes a long time to get your food but that's because everything is made to order. I also didn't love the sauces but that's just a personal preference. This is a one of one restaurant, you won't find anything else like it in Washington. Would definitely come back. read more

Ciudad - LAMB RIBLETS DD - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They do not take reservations so come earlier depending on the day. My friend and I went around 5:30pm on a Sunday, early dinner, but late enough that their sangria was already sold out. So I started with the black panther and my friend had the garden state. Both drinks were lovely. Good flavor. My 2nd drink was their seasonal shrub... it was mango and wow it was so good! We ordered the hummus, roasted carrots, fried halloumi, and the lamb and beef koft. It comes out pretty quick and unfortunately the tables are small so it gets hard to fit all those smaller plates on there. However... the food is just delicious. My favorite was the fried halloumi. It was so delicious. Really everything there was cooked well with great flavor. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu as it all sounded so good! read more

Walking in, it looks like a mini butcher shop and is a little disorienting. Go through the big metal door to get to the actual restaurant (it is not a sliding door like I thought btw, please pull). The restaurant space itself is quite small, the size of a big living room, but the decor is really cute, especially the mural they got on the wall. Service was nice. For food, we ordered the coal roasted baba ganoush with flatbread, fried halloumi, and 1/2 pound of chicken thigh and 1/2 pound of hanger steak. You could really taste the roasted flavor in the baba ganoush and the flatbread was delicious, very soft and well seasoned. I wish the flatbread was bigger! Fried halloumi was my fav dish. The salad it came with was incredibly flavorful. I could not get enough The chicken thigh and hanger steak I was less enthused about. The chicken thigh was good but the hanger steak was way more raw than we would've liked. It was mostly still red. They were good, don't get me wrong, but I was lots more into the small plates. This is a pricy place but the flavors I think justified it. read more

Ciudad - FLATBREAD & BABA GHANOUSH DD - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Neither my friend nor I have been here before or knew what to expect, but we came out pretty full though! This was on a Saturday evening around 5:35pm, and we were a little confused when we got inside; there was a kitchen with a bunch of the meats that they offer on their menu. You have to go in one more door deeper to see the fully packed dine-in area and bar with bright lighting and a design that looks like the inside of an auto repair shop. My friend and I waited about 10 or so minutes to finally get seated, and even then we weren't immediately sure on what to get. Stuff here is on the much pricier end but it definitely doesn't stack as much compared to an AYCE meat buffet when split in half. We decided on the following: - Flatbread and dip: our dip was the hummus with zaatar, chili pepper and olive oil. The flatbread was big enough for us to split it, and this dip was very creamy with some hits of lemon and spice. - Lamb ribs: probably the biggest winner of our meal here. Richly flavored with barbecue sauce and sitting on top of a big bed of labneh (a creamy kind of cheese) that complemented the taste, and could have also been used as dip for our flatbread. - Hanger steak: rich, juicy, medium-rare and smoky. It was so tender to chew and held in so much flavor. - Pork collar: earthy, a little spicy and pretty salty yet nicely and evenly flavored. Also tender in the right way. Server was very accommodating with us since it both our first times here, and answered our questions about some of the meats and flatbread dip choices. This is a place I literally keep passing by whenever I hit up anywhere in Georgetown but have always seen a good bunch of people come here. Now I can see why, and I loved the bold flavors this place offered us! read more

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Really artsy industrial vibe and wow the most tender and seasoned octopus! The patatas bravas was perfectly crispy and the combo with the dipping sauces was excellent. The steak was ok, got cold pretty quick. The hummus and pita bread was yummy. Not a huge seating space so expect a line because they don't take reservations. read more

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Such a hidden gem in Georgetown! All of the dishes that we tried were so good and definitely need to come again to try their other dishes

Good food with a nice ambient. Most of the food is great pairing with beer. We had almost their entire menu. I do recommend to order everything at once or ahead because there is quite a wait for any grill dishes, especially when there's a full house. The food doesn't come all at once so there is a break in between. Great place to chill with a few friends with some sipping and munching. Wouldn't be ideal for big group of 5-6+. Though, I always come back. read more

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We came here for dinner before a show and had a wonderful experience overall. The restaurant has a super cool industrial vibe with colorful wall art and a semi-open dining space that feels both casual and trendy. Every dish we tried was full of flavor -- the grilled octopus and hanger steak were perfectly cooked, and the fried sweet corn was crispy and addictive! The heirloom tomato salad was bright and refreshing, and the cocktails were well-balanced and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and efficient, even though the place was busy. The only downside is parking -- it can be pretty inconvenient around this area, so plan a little extra time to find a spot or consider rideshare. Overall, Ciudad is definitely worth a visit if you love bold flavors, creative small plates, and a fun atmosphere! read more

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The server and host were very welcoming and helped me figure out what to get as I'm vegetarian, and there were not too many vegetarian options. I got the flatbread and three dips combo. The flatbread was incredible, for the dips I got the hummus mushroom and labneh. It's a well lit and open area a bit cold on chilly days. read more

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Was in Seattle staying with friends in West Seattle and we always love to treat them to a nice meal. They recommended Ciudad and it didn't disappoint! We started with 3 dips and flatbread, beets, patatas bravas which were both excellent especially the labneh and chicken liver. We also ordered a quarter pound of chicken and hanger steak plus 1/2 lb of pork color which was delicious and my personal favorite. It was definitely a more industrial style restaurant with an interesting mural art on the wall. We had a very attentive waiter escorting us into the place and helping us making menu choices and explaining that the restaurant was Mediterranean vs Mexican like many people think it will be. read more

Almost tempted to gatekeep - w o w new favorite restaurant in Seattle. Everything is grilled to perfection, even the chicken thighs were melt in your mouth flavorful and soft. The sauces are delicious, the harissa is nicely smoky and lightly spicy. The coal-roasted baba ghanoush has insane depth of flavor. Even the salad dressing was delicious. Great cocktails, friendly service, and great vibe - can't wait to go back many times!! read more

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What an incredibly nice surprise. I saw the name and expected another Mexican restaurant. I was happily surprised at their menu, even more so when I tasted the food. This CARROTS, though!!! Dang! We tried 3 of the meats, all very good, and the jeweled cauliflower - loved it and could taste the hint of saffron. Very nice. And the service? Excellent! read more

Ciudad - The carrots! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Okay YUM! I went here with a friend for a quick happy hour and it was delightful. When I walked in, I thought I was in the wrong spot. The kitchen and meat fridge are in the front area so it kind of looks like storage or an office. Turns out it was right and the lovely restaurant was behind a big metal door. The restaurant is lovely. Custom art on the walls, colored chairs, and a huge window where you can see planes flying over the building. We just wanted a few bites, so got the carrots and halloumi. WOW! These carrots were insane. The walnuts and dates made them such a treat and don't even get me started on the sauce. The halloumi was perfect and over a lightly seasoned pile of bean sprouts and pea shoots. Delightful. Both tasted very in season and perfect to me. For drinks, I got the beet marg. Totally different from anything I have had, and absolutely delish. My friend got a pink beverage with a flower in it, gorgeous. The staff was so delightful and helpful, we loved interacting with them I truly can't wait to return! read more

I like Ciudad, really I do. There were just a few things that put me off. I liked it enough that I'll try it again and see how it fares. The entry is underwhelming, it is hard to tell that the steel plate with the name on the door really is the door to the restaurant and the host is inside that door. The staff at the outside grill told us, so now we know. The decor is nothing fancy, but that does not speak to the flavors of the food, wow! We were feeling adventurous and decided to take some home, so we ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a dessert. We ordered the Strawberry Shrub and the other non-alcoholic drink. They were both very good. We got the Flatbread And Dip with the extra 2 sauces and an extra flatbread. We had a hard time deciding which of the three sauces is our favorite, the hummus was good hummus, the labneh was very good, but for me the baba ghanoush flavor was excellent on that warm flatbread. We foolishly also got the Saffron Cauliflower, while delicately seasoned and cooked to perfection, we were starting to get full already and did not finish it either! From the grill we got the the Chicken and the Hanger Steak. The flavors and textures, especially with the addition of some chimichurri, of the chicken was heavenly. The hanger steak was rare which is too red for me, the waiter graciously took it back to get it a little closer to medium rare. (It would be nice if they asked how we would like it cooked.) The problem is that the expeditor took it back to the wrong table so they wound up having to make our meal over. Great chicken the second time around again, but still rare steak. We decided to not try again. I'll grill it at home, it won't be the same, but it'll be good! For dessert we got the Olive Oil Cake which comes with a spoonful of the same yogurt the labneh is made with, but spiced differently. I thought the combination was delicious, my wife was not overly impressed. We didn't go home hungry, just a little disappointed. But again, the good parts were good enough that I want to try them again. read more

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It is a very nice restaurant. Very relaxing and love the plane fly right on top of our heads. I love the food, but I hope they can make the octopus more smoky. read more

This grill-centric place is one of my go to places in Georgetown. Highlight are the various cuts of grilled meats from pork collar, Hangar steak, chorizo, octopus and chicken thigh. I highly recommend the pork collar, chorizo and hanger steak. An assortment of sauces are also options but my favorite is the chimichurri. Notable sides are the lamb ribs that are served over a shmear of yogurt, patatas bravas. The menu is pretty extensive so there is probably something for all tastes. The inside is not very big but when the weather is nice the outside seating is good for groups! read more

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Such a fun spot for happy hour! The cocktails are amazing and they have so many unique flavors like a Beet Margarita. The potatoes, carrots, and chicken are my absolute favorites! The service is spot on and helpful. The interior is funky with cool decor and bench and chair seating. There is also outside seating and a bar. read more

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Very cool spot, with trendy art and cocktails! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion especially with a large group for dinner. Most dishes are family style, I loved trying the steak with the fancy spreads and salts. read more

Gah d*** this place is good, it never disappoints. Ciudad is one of Georgetown's hidden gems. It is always phenomenal. It's a little pricey but in my honest opinion, it's worth it. We love that the menu is a little different every time we go. Also, when I die, please put me in a vat of the roasted beet margarita. Yummy. read more

Had the most amazing food! They offer amazing variety of dishes. Lamb, chicken, pork, beef. The beet salad was surprisingly tasty - I never would have imagined how it would taste but I highly recommend! The sesame cookies were so thin crunchy and delish! The vibe seemed so calm. Went on a busy lunch hour but had a table available enough for the guests I was wish. Came here with a group of coworkers and it was such an amazing time! Definitely will be returning with my family and try out a drink ;) read more

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Amazing and delicious food! We came at around 5pm and it was already pretty packed. Sat outside and the service was OUTSTANDING! The food selection we got was a good spread of what they serve. Would probably do without apps next time and just get there meat selection but the Fried Halloumi was delicious if I had to get an app! HIGHLY recommend if you are in the area or wanting to give them a try! read more

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Mediterranean food that is both unique and delicious. The dishes are full of fresh flavors, well-balanced spices, and high-quality ingredients. Every item we tried felt thoughtfully prepared, and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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Kisses for all the chefs and staff here. The good was amazing, our server was so thoughtful and funny, and we had such a blast eating on the patio. Definitely go all out and share a bunch of their barbecue meats and small plates- it's the way to go! And don't forget to order some sauces to pair with your proteins. Everything was delicious but I especially appreciated the octopus, green salad smothered in Feta, and saucy harissa roasted carrots. read more

Ciudad - Meat platter - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Random pick in a random place, but boy was it a good one! Sunday evening, scrolled through lists of restaurants in "areas I don't frequent" to get some new experiences, found Ciudad and decided that "lots of meat" was just what we needed! Taxi dropped us off outside an unassuming building in the middle of an industrial area. You walk straight into the kitchen! The seating areas are "in the back" so to speak. But wow what a nice ambiance! Good buzz, full but not crowded. We got seated in the room furthest back, it was a little less noisy and perfect for what we wanted (good conversational volume). Service was personal and quick. We got our drinks within minutes and the food started arriving dish by dish shortly after. We are too much! But everything was just soooo delicious! The flavor combinations a mix between Middle Eastern and South American, something I would not have blended myself but it was a really good combo. Reminded me of a nice carne asada in Argentina, but with harissa, saffron and honey! What a treat! I'll be coming back for sure! Forgot to take pictures of the food because we just dived in with every plate that landed on the table! read more

Ciudad - Menu - drinks - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had an amazing experience here! We ordered the lamb ribs, steak, and octopus etc. everything was grilled to perfection and packed with flavor. You can really tell they know what they're doing on the grill. The ambiance was super cool and added to the whole vibe. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely coming back! read more

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This was my first time at Ciudad, but definitely won't be my last. I enjoyed everything I ordered. The flavor combinations were amazing like the Saffron Cauliflower that had shallots with dried apricot and date molasses. I would have never thought to put all those ingredients together, but they worked - and worked beautifully. From the grill, we ordered the tahini marinated Chicken and the Hanger Steak. There are a variety of sauces available (1 for $3; 3 for $8): Chimichurri, Harissa, Smoked Yogurt, Burnt Honey, Black Garlic Aioli, and Mojo Rojo. We ordered the Chimichurri, Burnt Honey, and Black Garlic Aioli. I liked being able to create my own flavor combinations, but everything off the girl was cooked to perfection and laid out beautifully for my friend and I to share. The amount of food we ordered was more than enough to feed us. The only thing I struggled with was finding the entrance to Ciudad. It was slightly hidden and I thought the front door was the back entrance to another restaurant. Parking may be difficult to find because it's Georgetown, but I definitely would come back! read more

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The food here was great! The first room was deceptive; it really looked like there wasn't going to be seating, but there was right past the door. We ordered flatbread with the flight of dips (wow those were so good; two of us loved the baba ganoush most, and the other two loved the labneh), cauliflower (amazing), and peppers (the description said sweet peppers, but they were quite spicy!!). Then we added about a pound of meat total, half of steak, quarter pork collar, and quarter chorizo. The food was SO good. All of it was SO good, though the steak was a favorite of the others and I personally really liked the pork collar most. And the amount of food we ordered was basically perfect for the four of us! I also appreciate that there was some under-bridge parking very close by; parking is always a struggle when in the city area, so it's nice where it exists. read more

Unbelievable food, such unique flavors, don't miss this little gem! Also really friendly and sharp servers, and great atmosphere. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for a while so we took some friends before a show! Overall, we really enjoyed it and will definitely be back. Probably the only thing that kept me from giving it a five was overall cost, which seemed a bit high. I get it, good quality is higher in price, but just my opinion. We sat outside, literally in the street, which was kind of fun. Fortunately the weather was really nice as it made for a great experience. We ordered several drinks and foods, as everything is kind of al-a-cart or shareable. While all of the meats were delicious, probably the favorite thing of the meal was a toss up (pun intended) between the beet salad and the fried potatoes. Our waiter was friendly, helpful in the ordering, and made sure we were well taken care of! read more

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We came for a linner and it was packed. We patiently waited for a table and it stretched to 40 min. Just as we were about to hit the wall, the clouds parted and we were seated. Those grilled meats were really tasty. We added some veg and a bottle and we were off and running. Better than what I remembered! read more

A great restaurant in Georgetown - slightly pricey but good if you're looking for a healthy-ish dinner out with a strong focus on grilled food, and a mix of middle eastern and Spanish influences. The seared halloumi was delicious. Chicken and vegetables were also perfectly grilled. For the amount of food and ambiance, I'd say it's higher than expected - but it's a nice experience and fun to see the grills out front as you walk in. read more