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    3.9 (206 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Eggs Benedict
    John G.

    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.

    Burger medium.  Quite good.
    Sin-Yaw W.

    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.

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    Parth S.

    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!

    Lamb Bolognese
    Lauren S.

    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.

    Halibut
    Gustav S.

    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!

    Espresso martini
    Nilou F.

    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 :)

    Steel Cut Oatmeal was awesome!!!
    Brenton B.

    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.

    Inside
    John G.

    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.

    Crispy Sunchokes 10/10!!!!
    Michaela D.

    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.

    New York Strip Steak with Potato and Carrots.
    Chan Y.

    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.

    Two Egg Breakfast - B&B
    Daniel L.

    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.

    Oysters and scallops

    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!

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Conversation

    Do they have high chairs ? We have family who will be staying at this restaurant and want us to come join them for dinner. We have two little ones and two year-old and a three month old and will need a highchair.

    Of Course Even Though 5 Star Pricing… Read more

    Is it good for kids?

    It has more of a bar kinda vibe. I wouldn’t bring kids here.

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    This was my first time at deadline and i will be coming back! As soon as we walked in, we were met…read morewith a Kenny G saxophone + bridgerton-esque playlist which I personally enjoyed nodding my head to instrumentals of my favorite songs. The front of the bar is standard tables with the back of the bar having cute seating areas. I got the gingerbread expresso martini which was really yummy! Our drinks did take a while to get to us despite sitting right at the bar but we did have a table of 7 so understood. We got our appetizers before our drinks: Brussel sprouts (SO YUMMY), oysters, and truffle fries (towered in parm!). These went down super quick. I then ordered the pork arepa for my entree and wow...not what i was expecting but will never regret! One of my favorite dishes I've had in a while that I'll keep thinking about. All the flavors worked so well together and the arepa itself was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork was sweeter due to the marinade and not salty at all which i preferred. Will 100% be back!

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    Fun specialty cocktails and beautiful space. A favorite bar of some friends my first time…read morevisiting. Stopped by before dinner near by. Always love finding a good craft cocktail bar. Staff is friendly and helpful in making decisions that suit your taste. I started with the Suede Umbrella, my friends had a Tuk Tuk Tang and Guavacita. Second round they had the Panic Button and I had the Roquette Martini. Well balanced cocktails. Extensive list.. would definitely visit again when in Belltown.

    Conversation - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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