My friend and I came for happy hour during a weekday and were able to get seats without a reservation. Our first impression was that the restaurant is beautifully set up, with lots of natural lighting and a nice variety of seating arrangements. We ordered the burger, which was flavorful and a great size, especially considering it was on the happy hour menu. We also tried the garlic knots, which came in a set of four, making them perfect for us to share. The service was great, with our waiter checking in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be back; this is a fantastic happy hour spot in Seattle! read more

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The food here was pretty decent! We got the bagel lox & ham Benedict & crab omelet. No complaints about the flavor or texture! The service and food times was great, everything came out in 10 minutes and our server was very attentive. Seating is great, plenty of space for singles and groups. read more

The way i got to know about this restaurant because i was staying with this hotel Thompson for 4 nights and my breakfast is at this restaurant. I came every morning for breakfast everyday and i am greeted by everyone. It was a open seating area which was one of the best part for me as i like to have a good view towards outside as i like to trade stocks with my calm mind and they have long glass windows with a nice fire pit on side as it was cold outside. I was on a vacation for a week my mornings are always chaos in my everyday life and i'm glad the music was soft, restaurant was quiet, calm, cozy during my stay, live kitchen was not making any noise. Service- i got served by 3 different servers on my 4 days breakfast all of them were fantastic while the one who worked on 8th jan thursday morning was the best. coffee were refilled without me asking them very professional people served with a great smile . Food- menu is short and amazing, portions are huge very well platted i wish they had waffles or pancakes on the menu at this cold seattle city. Ambience- glass windows, fir pit, some booth seating some high top with a view, spacious and very relaxed vibes which was the best part and i'm going to miss it soo much. I had a dinner plans every night so i could not see how is the dinner there but i'm sure they had a great food and service too there.. read more

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Had coffee here late the night before. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Got an early start on our way to Orcas Island and had breakfast here. We sat by a gas fireplace and had some of the best poached eggs I've ever had in a Benedict. Great easy place located in the Thompson Seattle. read more

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A solid four-star experience. The restaurant inside the hotel bar offers great food and genuinely good customer service. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, making it an easy place to unwind after a long day. The only downside was the limited champagne selection, which felt a bit lacking given the otherwise high-quality experience. Overall, a very good spot with just a little room for improvement. Would happily return. read more

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Arrived late and decided to perch on the bar for a simple dinner. Chose burger, medium, and a beer. Both were quite satisfactory, but also failed to blow my socks away. Burger and fries were good yet over-priced for its quality level. I expected a perfect patty, satisfying buns, fresh condiments, and sensational secret sauce for a total of over $40 tap. read more

Conversation - Burger medium. Quite good. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to be served by James or have a drink concocted by Julia at the bar you will not be disappointed. Besides the quality of the food and cocktails there, their service was exceptional!! They both bent over backwards to help me in a timely, friendly way and despite the fact I came in as they were closing, I was graciously served with smiles and excellent hospitality. Thanks Julia and James!! You two are the best!!! read more

We had breakfast twice at Conversation and our server, Julia, was attentive and truly delightful. Our meals were delicious. The avocado toast with a poached egg was scrumptious. Another bonus was the light background music so one could truly enjoy a conversation with the meal! read more

The crispy sunchokes are very unique & delicious. The house rolls are very flaky and dry, I'm not sure I'd get those again. The risotto was also very tasty. The ambiance is good and they have a great rooftop bar called the nest at this hotel too! Pro tip: get drinks at the nest and then come here for dinner and you'll save 15% on your food! read more

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My visit to Conversation was unplanned, and I'm so glad that it ended up happening because WOW what a great experience! Seattle traffic was doing it's thing, and my drive home was set to take two hours. How about.... no. Decided to wait out the worst of it and enjoy dinner with a few Yelp friends after an event nearby. Probably would've never visited here otherwise so I'm glad we were forced to enjoy dinner here! The vibe is on the casual side while still being swanky and a good spot for a date night. Service was kind and quick as well which is always appreciated. Enjoyed a couple of glasses of a Pinot Grigio that was delicious. We skipped any appetizers and went straight for entrees - I got the Lamb Bolognese and when I tell you this is one of the best pastas I've had in the Seattle area, I mean it! Sooo much flavor and everything was cooked to perfection. I normally am not able to clean my plate at most restaurants, but the serving size was just enough to make me a taaaad too full because I pushed myself to eat it all. It was that good. A couple of my fellow diners had the Wagyu Burger and they both sang praises for it several times. I'm delighted to have Conversation on my radar now. Would return in a heartbeat for dinner when I'm in the area again! I saw that they have brunch as well which is now on my list to indulge in eventually. read more

Conversation - Lamb Bolognese - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food, service, ambiance and hospitality are superb here! It's a calm environment where there's no shouting to converse, seating is comfortable and above all the food is pure comfort. Rose was our server, she was very attentive and made sure our glasses were never empty. Lucas has a strong knowledge of wine, informing his team of what pairs well with what you order. Cheers to him! I would recommend Conversation to anybody celebrating, for a date or just wanting to have a great time. We all need good conversation and good food. Thank you! read more

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really enjoyed my experience here. the food was amazing-- i had their crispy chicken sandwich-- and the service was excellent. everyone working was so kind and attentive. will definitely return! read more

While staying at the Thompson, I took advantage of the happy hour here. I am glad I did! It's one of the best deals in Belltown. Head on over tonight! The mussels and clams for $15 is amazing! The mussels were the largest I've had. They were fresh and tasty. Two pieces of bread were included. I washed it back with a $5 pint of local IPA. My husband loved the $15 chicken sando and local Pilsner. It doesn't come with anything but a huge side of fries for a few dollars more is a real treat. Service was perfect. It was an intimate and cozy happy hour for us. I cannot recommend it enough. The view of Pike Place was a bonus. See website for hours, menu, and more. read more

Came here with some friends for food and drinks before a show at the Moore theater. Our server was Reggie and was very personable, kind, and funny! He made the dining experience so much fun! Thanks Reggie, for the laughs :) read more

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Had the opportunity to have breakfast twice here at Conversation while staying at the Thompson Seattle. Nice ambiance with the southern corner of the restaurant near window having nice view of the Sound. Other parts of the restaurant don't necessarily have a view but the decor and vibe inside is quite nice. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Had the steel cut oats twice because they were so good. Fresh berries with a light maple syrup glaze overlying the oats provide nice but not overwhelming sweetness to the dish. My wife had the salmon Benedict and said it was delicious. Coffee was delicious. Pricing was actually not too bad for a hotel restaurant. As Thompson is a part of Hotel Collection through Amex Platinum, you receive $60 per day for breakfast and both of us together including tip (no alcohol) and we stayed well within that. Give them a try whether you're staying at Thompson or in Pike Place Market area of downtown looking for a nice place to brunch. read more

Conversation - Steel Cut Oatmeal was awesome!!! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came in on a Wednesday evening before a show at the Moore. I met up with a few friends for a quick bite. I cruised the menu beforehand and was delighted to find steak frites as an offering-my favorite! We started with the sunchokes which were wonderful. Their texture was velvety, and the accompanying aioli was fantastic. My friend ordered the fish and chips. Her fries were cold, and she received two smallish pieces of fried fish, which, for the price point was not what we were expecting. I ordered the aforementioned steak frites, medium and to my disappointment received a charred medium-well steak atop a plate of cold frites. We were in a rush to make the show, so we made do and hit the road. I wanted to be a fan, but I doubt I'll return. read more

Located inside of the Thompson hotel, we stopped in for a late breakfast. Place was pretty empty on a Friday - no lines. Service was good, the place looked chic and fancy and had low music playing in the background. Looks like more of a dinner option than breakfast. Food was decent, we ordered a couple eggs Benedict's and the waffle. read more

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Came here for brunch with the girls and had a great time! The atmosphere was beautiful -- would be a great spot for a date. The service was great and we didn't feel rushed. Everyone's food looked amazing. I got a simple breakfast of eggs and sausages a la carte and it tasted great. It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, either. $20 with coffee. They add gratuity on the bill for you so don't accidentally double-tip! read more

The Crispy Sunchokes were absolutely delicious. A must try! Service was great. Cooks were super friendly. Ate here for dinner during a work trip. Very chill. read more

Conversation - Crispy Sunchokes 10/10!!!! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The aptly named Conversation was perfect for our first night back in Seattle, a reunion dinner with friends, and the catching up bound to follow. Great drinks before jumping right into dinner. Between the table we had the King Salmon, Rigatoni Pasta, and a 14oz New York Strip Steak. read more

Conversation - New York Strip Steak with Potato and Carrots. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful dinner at Conversation tonight. I highly recommend the chop salad. And the service was excellent! Ask for Reggie!

Great bar/restaurant with a great vibe. We stopped in here to get a block or two off the busy Pike Place Market crowds and found a perfect spot. Part of the Thompson hotel, they offer brunch on the weekend and we enjoyed a nice late Sunday breakfast. Our server was quick to get our order for some mimosas, and then we ordered our breakfast. I had the two egg breakfast. I had it with bacon, breakfast potatoes and sourdough toast. It was all delicious, especially with a side of their habanero hot sauce. Can't wait to come back here. read more

Conversation - Two Egg Breakfast - B&B - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great staff, incredible food, and one of the most unique and relaxing environments in the city.

3.25 stars would be more accurate. Because the entire experience was... well... meh. The star of the show was the Braised Sirloin Pappardelle Ragu. Unlike much of what we were served, this was genuinely fresh made pasta in-house. Certainly worth the $20 price. But, unfortunately, there were more distractions that stars in this show. No Oscar nominations here. First off, I ordered from their cocktail menu a non-alcoholic drink listed among their other craft cocktails. I saw a bartender feverishly shaking and stirring and flipping her way along, and at $14 I expected some flair, some flash, or at least a garnish. What I got: A canned fruit and soda blend in a wine glass. No ice. Nothing accompanying the serving except... wait for it... THE CAN! I paid you $14 to half-empty a soda into the wrong kind of glass with nothing else added? At least throw in a cherry (the drink was cherry based with hints of evergreen and maple... so, maybe that and a rosemary spring and some ice?). Good grief. Make an effort. My wife's Riesling was at least a good one. Can't go wrong with Chateau St. Michele, though. Not a high bar. We ordered the "Warm Parker House Cheddar Rolls". They were good, not great. $6 for 4 dinner rolls you might get for free at most places. But from their open kitchen I watched the cook scoop 4 rolls from a cardboard bakery box, place them under a salamander, and then serve them on a plate. No effort. And while tasty, again, I expect more effort for my money. Or at least highlight you bought them from another vendor. Hide the magic better. My wife's salad was generous in size, but again, not in quality. Cold-cut salami and half a jarred marinated artichoke heart with a few canned olives on mixed greens from a bag. $12? Good grief. So... was the food good? It tasted fine. Was the service good? It was passable. Nothing was missed and they came by a minimal number of times to refill water and check on us. No offering of dessert, but frankly I wasn't exactly digging the vibe enough to try whatever pre-made tiramisu from a can they were about to pass off as fresh for $16. Good restaurant? Meh. $108 worth of goodness (automatic service charge "tip" included)? Not even close. read more

Conversation is a restaurant in the Thompson Hyatt. It is beautifully designed and is located on the street level. The breakfast menu has about five entrees. I ordered the avocado toast which came with a poached egg which was a nice touch and sufficiently filling. Staff were pleasant and kept my coffee cup full. It is not a cheap breakfast but if you want something upscale with good service this is a good place. read more

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You will not leave hungry! For a hotel restaurant on 2nd that is a rare find. I would rate this a 4 but we had an issue with the prices on the menu not matching our bill which was very sus but quickly fixed by the staff. The highlights: My old fashioned was fantastic and if the same bartender is on staff for happy hour I'll have a new spot to add to my list. The bean dip was tasty and plentiful to the point where I ran out of veggies. The roasted chicken was well prepared with good flavor and crispy skin. It says it serves 2, and that may be true, but I eat a lot and for $34 it was more than enough food for just me. Their menu is very gluten and celiac friendly and their staff were attentive to that fact as well. The good: My husband had the pork, pasta and soup. All were good, his only issue was the menu description. The pasta said squash and it ended up being pattypan which he isn't a fan of. It also had extra oil added which wasn't necessary. The pork and soup had great flavor especially the pork and jam combo. The sus: I didn't notice it but the bill came back higher than expected. My husband looked it over and we were charged the wrong prices for 3 of the menu items. The menu said $15 for the pork and on the bill it was $18. The staff apologized and fixed the issue which was that the prices on the menu don't match the prices in their computer system. I was told they recently updated the menu and those changes may have not made it into the system properly and that they will let the GM know so hopefully that happens. Do be diligent about checking each line item! read more

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Staff: The whole staff was friendly. We were helped by Carlo who took good care of. He was friendly, attentive, and very forth coming with how the tip system works in Seattle which I appreciated. Quality/Quantity: The food was really good. I had the Wagyu Smash Burger which was huge, juicy, flavorful, and overall a success. It had a potato paddy on the side which was like cheesy hash browns which was unique but good. My friend grabbed the salmon which he said was really good. Both of us had some type of space named beer that was on tap which was good. Value: pricey but the quality and ambiance more than made up for it. Overall: I really liked this spot. I'd be back again for sure. read more

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Shane was amazing! Such great experience loved the food and service. Mathew was so sweet. Definitely made is feel important. Thank you for such a great Seattle welcome! read more

Conversation - Oysters and scallops - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wanted to like this place - Menu looked good, I liked the vibe and food pics on their Instagram. But...ordered a burger medium rare, got something well done. Wife ordered the salmon...it was cooked but...mushy? Sorta like it hadn't been defrosted correctly and then steam cooked or something. Very strange. Service was...weird. We liked one server (slightly older woman), but there was another server, as well as the host taking orders and serving us. But not communicating with each other. So more than once we'd tell one person we wanted something, and five minutes after nothing happened, someone else would check in and we'd tell them what we told the other person. We didn't finish either of our mains. This usually prompts the staff to ask if things were OK when clearing our plates. Not here - not a word. I wanted to like the place - perhaps I'll give it another try some day. But at the moment I've filed it under "just another mediocre hotel restaurant." read more

This was the perfect place for breakfast in downtown Seattle! My friend and I were visiting the Market and got hungry. We didn't want to eat at Pike Place because it was sooo busy. Surprisingly this restaurant was so quiet and empty. I believe it is apart of a hotel, but the general public can enter through the street. Our server was the sweetest ever and took great care of us! The restaurant itself was very cozy and dimly lit - they even had couches on the seat when we sat down. I had the bagel sandwich which was delicious, with thick cut bacon. The coffee was also amazing! read more

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This 1st time eating at the restaurant left me with the impression that I'd discovered a hidden gem. The location, atmosphere, and service were to my liking. The menu, especially the deserts were the stars. Unfortunately, the menu has changed since then. read more

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Came here to celebrate my 31st birthday. Burger was a huge miss and 50% of our table ordered it-just didn't have much flavor, the presentation was deceiving. They were also charging $7 a person for slicing our small homemade cake, so it would have been an additional $91. No thank you. Highlights-cocktails, scallops, and pork belly were all tasteful and the service/ambiance was great. Would probably come again for happy hour drinks and light bites. read more

Conversation - Scallops were delicious - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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As a local in Seattle that seen this restaurant before pandemic I can assure that unfortunately the high price doesn't match the quality you are getting at this restaurant. First of all menu is very very small and extremely overpriced. Unless you just want to get burger and beer you are fine, but don't expect culinary experience like it was before. First of all my bees knees cocktail was extremely bitter, I tried it in many restaurants and I never had such a bad version of it. Ceviche that came in a cup with local tortilla chips that were so hard that was impossible to eat. We made a comment to our waiter about that but seems like he ignored it. My fish was soaking in extremely untasty sauce and so many fava beans that were half raw. I don't understand this pairing to such a nice delicate slice of fish. The only good thing was dessert. But overall for $200 dinner we were very disappointed. read more

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Was staying in the hotel and decided to give this place a try. You will not regret doing the same. The food was spectacular from the breakfast to dinner menu! The service is stellar and ambiance is just right. We had the Saturday special of bolognese and it was made to perfection, the steak and frites were delicious and the crispy pan chicken was both moist and crunchy. We also got the mussels and clams and i just wanted to drink the broth after I was done won't the seafood. I will definitely be coming back to eat there again. read more

Went here twice during my stay in Seattle. Phenomenal food and service! Will be returning in the future.

We went for Valentine's Day and I (literally) cannot remember having a less tasty dinner. We even turned down the dessert options and opted to leave to get ice cream across the street! Just say no. read more

What a Fun Place and Great Offers for this Lovely St. Patrick's Day Try the Brunch Combo in the Corner of the Menu Way Worth It! read more

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A little pricey but breakfast was so good. The waiters are so welcome and great at holding conversation. Service was excellent. I love the decor. Very industrial. read more

Conversation - Eggs Classic Benedict - B&B - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Nice atmosphere, great food and service was very good.. I would eat here again... I wanted crab Benedict... it wasn't on the menu but they said they would make it for me! read more

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Made a reservation for 8:45pm on a weekend. Not very packed and luckily found side street parking quick. Staff are exceptional. Very nice and attentive. Not very satisfied with 2 scallops for $30. They were mid at best. The ribeye steak was decent; tender at some pieces and tough at others (medium rare). The bread appetizer really saved the day - crunchy and chewy texture with lemon butter and garlic pieces. Dark and cozy environment! Perfect for date nights. Bar looked very big but empty. Wouldn't come back but great place to try out. Get the bread! read more

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