Had dinner last weekend with three friends. I've dined here before and the food has always been excellent but this was the best visit by far. It's clear that the Chef Zac and crew are in the zone -- flavors, textures, presentation, ingredients, service -- all outstanding. While the tasting menu features seven courses, there are also delightful additional surprises along the way, from the amuse to the tasty little treat at the end. Zac loves to play with his food and on previous menus there have been a few near misses. But not this time. Perfect plate after perfect plate. The only problem? One or two of the little bowls have lips on them that make it difficult to get the last drop. The setting is unique and comfortable, the staff are gracious, fun and the right amount of attentive. Yes, it's a spendy treat but well worth it. I bet it's the best smoked carrot you'll ever have. read more

I love this place. Cook Weaver was the perfect setting for a reunion dinner with old friends from college: convenient location, easy online reservation system, adorable cottage-y ambiance, and shareable family-style plates. With zero knowledge of what "inauthentic Eurasian food" meant and what to expect, we ordered the Mediterranean mussels, beer battered nori dumplings, crab seasoning fried chicken, king oyster mushrooms, and a bottle of white wine. Everything was phenomenal. I loved how each plate thoughtfully incorporated at least one distinct Asian ingredient and created some of the most interesting flavor combinations I've ever tasted. Seriously, who knew fermented black beans would taste so damn good with mushrooms and pasta? As far as cost goes, I was pleasantly surprised by how decently priced everything was. We each paid less than $30 each for this light but high-quality meal. Service was also superb. Our party was warmly greeted, our glasses were frequently refilled, and our server even knew when not to approach our table when girl talk was deep in session. I'll be back very, very soon for more of Cook Weaver's magic and I hope everyone reading this gets a chance to experience it too! read more

We had a fabulous experience with seats at the chef's table and delicious array of exceptionally prepared courses by chef Zach. Watching him and his team prepare our meal was a special treat which combined with the attentive service led by partner Sarah and her crew made the evening memorable. This little restaurant is truly a gem in Capitol Hill. read more

We really enjoyed our evening at Cook Weaver. I was going to say "we really enjoyed our meal" but it was so much more than simply food. Be forewarned, this is not a restaurant where you choose your entree from a menu, where you get steak and your dining partner chooses fish. Nope. The only choices you make are Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian and wine pairing or not. Then you are in the hands of the chef. It was a culinary artistry experience - each course is so thoughtfully assembled that you can taste the quality, care and consideration that went into it. I think of it as being presented with a piece of art that I could appreciate with my eyes, my nose and my taste buds. If you're simply looking to fill your stomach with good tasting food, then this is probably not the place for you. If you're looking to remind yourself of what food in its very highest form can be, and to experience exceptional flavors and textures and see food in a different light beyond nourishment then this is the place for you. Sarah and her staff are warm and welcoming. Zac the chef often steps out of the kitchen to present the dishes as well. I would also recommend letting the chef present you with his vision for each course, which is to say not to ask for alterations, unless it is allergy related. I made the mistake of asking for olives to be removed from one of the courses because I typically don't prefer olives. My wife gave me a bite of the same dish as prepared by the chef with olives, and I saw olives in a new light. It is a little splurgy (I would put it in the $$$ or even $$$$ category) but this is a case where the value is there and you're getting an experience that you won't soon forget. Plus you're supporting a completely family owned local business. We're already looking forward to our next visit. read more

This place was very weird. Haven't written a review before, but been to quite a few 'higher end' restaurants in the Seattle area. This was a restaurant my friends and I spent quite a bit of money on, and were very disappointed. Some dishes were great, most were downright baffling. Would not recommend at all for the price! Nice ambiance though read more

This is why we go out to dinner. Just outstanding food, ambiance, service, and pacing (also drinks!). Chef Zac serves innovative and interesting tasting menus that never sacrifice art for flavor. He's a master with vegetables, so much so that even the meat eaters at our table had to acknowledge the deliciousness of his vegetarian options. Somehow he's also deft and respectful of proteins, perfectly cooking fish (black cod) and various wagyu and other beef elements perfectly. Every single dish on the 9 element menus was fantastic. Thank you!!! read more

What a crazy experience. The food was delicious. Ans the chef was great at his craft. My coworker and I had a great time. The artwork inside was beautiful. read more

Cook Weaver - Modern European Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was excited to see a new restaurant open up in the neighborhood, but was hoping it was better than the last one in that location. Fortunately, I was very pleased and think they will be around for awhile. I went there during happy hour--which is a good time to go because it is not so crowded. The bar is not large, but it is inviting and the bartender was very friendly. I started with beer-battered nori dumplings (nori is a form of seaweed). This was really good--the nori was in a tight ball that was tasty and the kimchi was a nice complement. In general, this may not be a place for everyone because it has some unusual combinations--but for the more adventurous, the food is really interesting. Next, I had a raw trout dish that was mixed with radishes and something else. This was very tasty, another complex but delightful mix of flavors. The dish was not large, but perfect for a wonderful little taste. After that I had the special, which was pastrami, carrots, and red cabbage. The pastrami was great--I am not sure if they prepared this in house, but it should be a regular part of the menu. Again, it matched really well with the carrots and particularly the cabbage. It also seemed to come with a sweet oil that was very nice. I had the fennel upside down cake for dessert. Again this was delicious and came with this nice touch of a freeze-dried orange. I will definitely be back again--definitely worth checking out. read more

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SUMMARY: I strongly recommend Cook Weaver to anyone who is open to trying new foods, new dishes, and new flavor pairings. You'll enjoy some dishes more than others, but you'll probably have some exceptional things. Except for the desserts, everything we ordered was "good" or better; some were the stuff of dreams, and will bring us back to indulge in them again (and again). Four of us ate at Cook Weaver, and we all want to come back again. We arrived at 6:30 on a Thursday evening and the place wasn't crowded so we would've been seated immediately even if we hadn't had a reservation. The ambiance and decor were charming and cozy. The noise level was low enough to allow conversation. My rating system: - Would I order this dish again because it's just too delicious not to? - Would I not bother to get it again? (Not that it's bad; it just doesn't rise to the level of "Must Have Again".) Beer Battered Nori Dumplings: Very tasty; could've eaten several more. I'd order these again. Sesame Golden Beets: This was 1 person's favorite. They were good, but I wouldn't order them again. Kohlrabi "Gratin": The lentils were the best part of this dish -- tangy and acidic, slightly al dente, and very delicious. I wanted more of those. The rest of the dish was nice (not exceptional). I might order this again, but only after I've tried everything else first. King Oyster Mushrooms: Divine! Everything about this dish was perfection! I'd order this again, and I'd probably prefer not to share it. All four of us said this was a favorite. Chicken Liver Mousse: I loved it, but I don't think the others liked it as much as I did. The mousse was incredibly silky, almost like it was whipped. The sweet-and-sour cabbage was not that sweet and not that sour but still good. I'd get this again. Crab Seasoning Fried Chicken: Very delicious. The light tempura-like batter was delightful. The Chinese celery was also really nice. I was bummed that there were no peanuts, though. :-( I look forward to ordering this again. Mediterranean Mussels: More please! This was my other favorite dish, and was also a fave of 2 of my tablemates. Sublime! Every element of this dish was absolute perfection: that broth! that squid ink sauce! those mussels! that bread (the better to sop up the broth and sauce with, my dear!)! that kelp butter! Next time, I want the whole thing all to myself. Brillat-Savarin Triple Cream Cheese: We ordered two desserts, and no one really liked either of them. This one just didn't work for any of us. The panna cotta had no flavor, the pineapple jam was much too tart, the pink peppercorn and basil oils didn't seem to work with the other ingredients, the cheese seemed like an afterthought and I didn't even really like it that much. The best thing was the ginger short bread, but even that had an odd taste to me (maybe they used olive oil in place of butter?). Definitely would not order this again. Gooey Caramel Cake: This dessert was a lot better than the first one, but it still wasn't a hit. The cake itself was okay but it had an odd flavor in it. The caramel and the bananas were fine. The coconut chai sauce was ok I guess, but we could taste neither coconut nor chai. The black pepper oil? Ummm, no. And there was some kind of crispy-fried chiffonade herb all over it; I don't know what it was, but it tasted very out-of-place. We wouldn't order this dessert again. Cocktails: I like sweet cocktails, so the waiter recommended the Princess Swan. It was okay, but not sweet enough for my taste. Someone got the Kingly Seat, and loved it -- and so did I! Someone got the Shrub, and she said more vinegary than she'd expected. And someone got the Sly Deceiver, which was very nice, although when he was ready for a second cocktail, he ordered something different. Service was fine: friendly, courteous, pleasant, unobtrusive, and just-often-enough. read more

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Unique flavors, excellent service! A WONDERFUL culinary evening. Go ahead and splurge on the full prix fixe menu: $75/pp and well worth it. The decor is fun, too... felt kind of like a small medieval castle. read more

My fav tasting menu in Seattle so far. Also chef is cute, and waiter is cute. I love the fusion concept and also it's not those bad and weird Asian-American-French fusion. Chef really makes these combinations work! The only con is this whole set took us 3 hours. I went with my best friend so it's fine as we always have good convs. But imaging going with ur unfamiliar friends or dates, 3 hours are too long to sit together lol. A little slow probably because it's only chef cooking and no sous chef. I understand also we took some super cute photos after my long day arguing with State Farm. read more

Came here on a whim for a date night and I was throughly satisfied with my experience. I'd highly recommend reservations as this place is small and it does get busy. The menu was smaller and simple, and the server was very attentive and warm. This "inauthentic European Asian" cuisine was interestingly captivating. There were more unusual ingredient and flavor combinations, but they had a good balance in flavor while each dish was carefully put together. I tried a few things on the menu: There was a free starter of tomatoes topped with tiny sardines 4/5. Shiitake & wakame salad : 4/5 this mushroom salad was unusual but there was a good flavor pairing as well as texture (crunch) that went into it. Although not my favorite, it was good! Sweet Chile pork belly - 5/5 this meat in this dish had great seasoning while it was topped on a red cabbage, pear, squash salad with a variety of spices. Its definitely heavy on the vietnamese influence but the favorite of my meal Lasagna - 3/5 even though this dish was paired with bok choy and a poblanos sauce, the flavors strangely paired really well! Unfortunately the portions were very lacking and the flavor didnt really stand out. Definitely not worth $20 The cocktails were amazing and overall the meal was great. Seeing that the menu rotates, I'd definitely be back to try the different offerings. This spot also doubles as a great date night location! read more

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First time at this place which was kind of hard to find, but glad we found it. The restaurant is nice and intimate. Parking is hard to find in the neighborhood, but the food is worth it. Posted pictures of some of the most memorable. Taste-wise I was blown away by the Squid Ink Housemade Noodles. Such great flavor and you c an tell the Noodles were made in-house which is a huge compliment. Visually, the most amazing dishes were the Crispy Rice and Scallops and the Feta Gnudi. So beautiful and unexpected. And the taste we pretty amazing. The menu is pretty small, but what we had was so good. They also have some great cocktails. Nothing sweet, just well-made and tasty. Eastsiders, this is definitely worth the trip. read more

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Disclaimer: I apologize for the horrible pictures. Food, drink and service made for a perfect night out. My wife heard about this place from someone very passionate about this place so we have been keeping it on the short list for a night when we were in Capitol Hill and wanted to try a new place. Last Tuesday was that night. The restaraunts's tagline is "Inauthentic Eurasian food+drink." The menu initially felt difficult to find something I would really like because it is so eclectic and I found it best to talk to the server about the ones that sounded interesting. I mean this is rule #1 about dining anyways, but I found it especially applicable here. This isn't a knock on their menu or their plate selections, it's just hard to picture what cauliflower with anchovy sauce, pistachio and mint is going to taste like so I had the server talk me through the items we were attracted to on the menu. We had four plates and shared them all: nori dumplings, carrot noodle with coconut chicken, smoked Chinese long beans, and Mediterranean mussels. All were very good but we both agreed that the mussels were our favorite. We would get all of those dishes again. They make their own ricotta cheese for the smoked Chinese long bean dish and bake their own bread. Presentations were above average. The chef is really good at playing with textures and favors. We shared the strawberry fluff for dessert and were glad because it is large enough that it is probably intended to share. Cocktails were very, very good. I would come here just for drinks. Negronis are perfect and he deviates a bit from the equal portions rule to create a very balanced profile. I also had a drink made with a dill aquavit that was very nice. My wife had a gin cocktail, possibly called Purple Swan, that she really enjoyed. The space is nice. Read about the unique history of it on their website. It's very interesting. We will be back!!!! read more

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Excellent place! Love the variety of the tasting menus - perfect portions with unique flavors/combos. The chef really goes above and beyond to please his diners. Staff and service is impeccable...great for date night! read more

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Not worth the price. Overall the experience with cook and weaver was disappointing. Originally I had made a reservation for 3 and last minute one party bailed last minute. They did end up charging me a $10 reservation fee. Not mad at it, just makes the restaurant seem hungry for the extra add ons I chose to do the large 7 course meal, along with wine pairing. The first 3 dishes that were brought out were delicious, flavorful and texturally appealing. It was when we got to the curry soup and squid ink pasta when it started to turn. The food came out more bland, the wines started to mimic the flavors of the previous wines with little attention to the flavor profiles they paired with the dishes. Having dined at several fine dining establishments and Michelin star restaurants I was expected something a bit more elevated, everything that came out was pretty standard but the bill was the same as a 2 star Michelin restaurant around $550 for two people. One thing that really dissapointed me was the staff not giving you new utensils with each dish, this is a standard at most fine dining set menu establishments. But the waiter would make a joke everytime I put my utensils on the plate, "you're gunna need those". It just doesn't make for a fine dining experience. Overall the service was friendly and comforting but the food was not at all what I expected. Not in a good way. read more

Seriously the best culinary experience of my life! Unique, delicious, and outstanding. Each dish wowed me more and more! That plus Shetty, the front end manager as well as our server, was both hilariously entertaining, attentive, and loving. Additionally, we got to chat with the talented chef about the magic he worked in the kitchen, and his vast, eclectic background experience that led to his creations. The ambiance is gorgeous, with murals all around and traditional bathhouse architecture. Keep in mind it's a fixed menu, but trust it is worth it!! read more

Went here for dinner and really enjoyed the entire meal. The food was creative and delicious, with many incorporating a variety of different asian tastes and ingredients. I was first given a small cup of free split pea onion soup, and it was the perfect start. Great sip with a ginger kick to wake up the taste buds. I first ordered the shitaki wakame salad as a nice cold starter. The Japanese-style salad was really nice and refreshing with the nutty sesame, savory slices of shitaki, light white sauce, and crispy seaweed. I really the mix of tastes and textures, and the fluffy rolled Japanese omelet on top was nice, too. Then came the beer battered nori dumplings, which were like really fun and unique fritters. The crispy crunchy airy batter was sweet but not overly so. And it was absolutely perfect with the sharp pickly kimchi sauce, which was almost like a tangy buffalo sauce. I definitely recommend getting these. For my main, I ordered the pastrami trout, which are served with the lettuce and toppings to make lettuce wraps. There was a great smokey flavor to the moist flakey meat, and the skin was thin and crisp. It went really well with the light creamy tahini sauce and taragon. The sauerkraut is good too, though combining everything together to make a wrap takes a little bit away from the wonderful fish itself. Overall, I would love to come back and try more of what they have to offer. Their creative and playful dishes are a lot of fun to try. read more

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Cost environment and excellent service. The lamb course was a stand out. Creative dishes with thoughtful plating and interesting flavors. The wine pairing was unexpected pairings but very good and an excellent value. The broccoli has exceptional texture. I thought the turnips had a great flavor combination. Currently they are only offering a tasting menu with either 5 or 7 courses. The amount of food was good. They had a good vegetarian option. I did think the squid ink plate was a little too salty and didn't have any distinct flavor to pull it into the extraordinary category. Overall great experience and I can recommend it without reservation. read more

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HOLY MOLY, best meal I have ever had! This is just a small hole in the wall place, you'd miss it walking by. I was hesitant to even do a review because it's such a hidden gem. We were visiting from Portland and sat at the bar. This place was recommended to me by a coworker and it was so phenomenal. I seriously have never had a meal that is was so tasty and pair that a lot with great cocktails and excellent customer service, win win win! Each item we shared and it was all so good, as it all came out, it got better and better. The dishes were unique and cleaver, unlike anything I have ever had. We had the nori dumplings, fried sunchokes, the fried chicken, and the oyster mushroom dish. The two items I took a photo of were the fried chicken and the oyster mushroom dish because they were OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious. The oyster mushroom came with fermented black beans (were likely fried because they were on top and tasted like capers), and it came with a buerre blanc sauce and pea spatzel. YUM! So unique. The fried chicken was so good too! It came with peanuts and picked daikon, who would have thought? It was so so good. Their homemade habanero pineapple hot sauce should be jarred and sold. I would pay big money for a vat of that. I can't wait to go back! Thank you Nile for the great experience! read more

I had dinner last night and i really enjoyed my experience at cook weaver. My friend and I walked in on a friday afternoon and they told us they offer happy hour drink menu till 7. So we got an old fashioned and a cat's tail and both were good. Food: for food we tried the oyster mushroom and braised brisket and like the food. Oyster mushroom was out of this world! The taste and flavor of mushrooms were just delicious. I was not a big fan of bean spretzel. I thought it was tasteless. The braised beef was also really good but a very heavy dish. I wish there was rice instead of corn in it. Ambience is like an old cottage. It's cosy and quaint but it smells funny, like an old and humid basement. It's cute though. Staff was really nice and attentive and we liked the service and food recommendations. This place is a bit on the higher price point, and you should be ready to spend a bit more on an entree. I liked the creativity of the dishes and the cosy ambience and recommend others to try it. read more

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The food was really good and service was great. The one thing I didn't quite enjoy was the coconut noodle, it was on a bit weird texture wise. I wish the portions were just a bit bigger and I wish there was a bit more of a variety. Some plates felt very similar to each other and there's not a lot of meat plates. read more

Serendipity landed our party of two at Cook Weaver - a place neither of us had been there before. It's a little joint tucked away in busy Capital Hill on Roy Street. The staff and chef were extremely welcoming, friendly and attentive. We got there at happy hour, my friend had the rioja wine and I had the swan cocktail (gin, soda, lemon, violette and orange zest). As we waited for our meal, the chef sent out a shot of a chilled pea soup, that teased a preview of what's to come!! We split the "small plate" of Baked eggplant that had a hint of chili paste dishes and fresh lamb sausage entree which was served on INJERA!!! and corn and cherry tomato salsa. Dessert was Gooey Caramel Cake topped with tropical banana, plated on coconut chai and drizzled with black pepper oil. Everything on the menu felt purposeful and very well put together. Every dish was distinct, presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Every bite was an explosion of flavor - taking your palate on an amazing jaunt of an experience. Everything was so so sooo good, we literally had *minutes* of silence ... it's no wonder we spent nearly 3 hours here! You can expect a cozy, casual atmosphere. The walls are covered in murals that bring to life an Alexander Pushkin poem from which the restaurant takes its name. Before we left we walked back into the kitchen to meet the chef and staff who prepared our meal. Yes,  it was THAT great!! We absolutely fell in love with this place. rating. read more

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Made a Saturday night reservation for one of my best friend's birthdays...she's a chef so finding a new spot she hasn't been to that is exceptional is not easy. But man oh man did we find it!! Cook Weaver is not that new and why more people aren't talking about it, I honestly have no idea. The ambiance is charming and warm. It's a small place, not noisy, but cozy. The service was fantastic - the chef even popped out to check in! The menu though - wow! There is nothing resembling anything typical on the menu - ingredients are familiar, dishes sound familiar but there is nothing else familiar. Pea spaetzle, anyone? Nori dumplings? Feta gnudi? Yes please! Every dish was an absolute delight, beautifully presented, balanced, flavorful....just delicious!!! We left with very full bellies and huge smiles, delighted to find a hidden gem! read more

Cook Weaver - Feta gnudi - Modern European Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The takeout dinner is an unbelievably good deal. 7 courses for 2 people for $50, and I think they threw in a couple bowls of soup for free(?!). We got the next day's lunch out of the leftovers. Really interesting flavors--way better and more interesting food than you'd get ordering a couple of $25 entrees at a typical nice Seattle sit-down restaurant. We ordered well in advance and the food was hot and ready right on time for pickup. Will definitely be going back, particularly if the menu changes occasionally. read more

We had a wonderful night trying different dishes at Cook Weaver and had a chance to chat with the chef! Ambiance: The restaurant was previously an old Russian tea house and has an interesting mural/storyline around the place. It was super cozy and intimate feeling there. I was surprised it was not super packed on a Friday night, but we made reservations just in case. Food: Everything was delightful and unique. The chef puts together different flavor combinations that you would not have thought of. There's definitely a hint of korean fusion flavor mixed in. We had the trout wrap, crab seasoned fried chicken, broccoli, nori dumplings, and king oyster mushroom pasta dish. We loved all of the dishes, it's family style. The most memorable dish was probably the trout, it tasted very smokey and savory. read more

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Booked a reservation for two with a wine pairing this weekend due to a friend's recommendation. Unfortunately the experience was rather disappointing. We noted a gluten allergy on the reservation and were told they were comfortable accommodating. The first couple courses came out and the service clearly stated the dishes that were made especially gluten free. Then came the first dessert dish, which was briefly described and dropped off at our table. The first bite I get a bite full of puff pastry, and alarm bells go off in my head. I asked the server if it was gluten free before continuing to eat, and they said "oh sorry it's not I'll bring you another one." They quickly bring out another one without the pastry... ok one mess up nbd I'll just have an upset stomach.. Then the next dish comes out which was a dessert tea and a cookie. They quickly explain the dish then walk away again before I can ask if they are sure the cookie is gluten free. I try to flag a server down and after a couple of minutes I get a servers attention... then they say "oh sorry the kitchen keeps making mistakes" and then walks away. A few minutes later they come back and just drop the check off at the table.. no offer of a replacement dish, no profuse apology, no discount on the bill... just the check (with GLUTEN ALLERGY noted on it!). If you mess up service, address the issue, don't run away from it. Very disappointing service for a place with a lot of potential. If you have a gluten allergy, you're better off staying away. read more

We eat out and travel a lot. This was easily one of the best meals of my life. We went with the 7 course chef's tasting menu. Each plate ramped up the difficulty to the point where if anything had been slightly off it could have ruined the dish, but nothing was off. Nothing. It was joyous. I cannot wait to go again. read more

Cook Weaver - Modern European Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious and creative food, unique and historic atmosphere, and a crazy good price for a 7 course tasting menu! Yes please.

It's times like this that I wish that the yelp app was able to have the ability to transmogrify the tastes and smells of our dining experience! Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious as well as being complex and inventive, and beautiful to look at as well. First though, a mention about the gorgeous Gothic Loveless building and interior (rich in history ) a lovely art Deco style Russian mural surrounds the diner in soft earth colors and cozy glow. It's a smaller space, with a casual elegance-but definitely comfortable, The servers and owners were so warm and friendly that we felt like welcomed guests. Unbeknownst to us, we arrived five minutes before happy hour was about to end at 5 o'clock, but the server was so sweet he offered to put in our orders for anything we wanted from the happy hour menu for the next five. I enjoyed a luscious, and not overly sweet cocktail with Violette, gin, soda, and studded with orange pulp, for six dollars! My fiancé ordered a hearty glass of Rioja. We took yelper's advice and tried the weird sounding but fantastic starter of deep-fried Nori, which was accompanied by tahini and kimchi - sounds weird but for some reason it worked and it was probably our favorite dish of the evening. ($6) We also thoroughly enjoyed small plates of fresh farmers cheese with crackers, radishes and a yummy garlic scape pesto for $13, followed by the most amazingly tender coconut poached chicken salad accompanied by red coleslaw with fried shallots and peanuts for $12. It was actually a rather large small plate, and definitely perfect for sharing, as are all of the small plates. Our final course, a large plate of pork sausage stuffed summer squash which was actually quite different than how it was presented on the menu. This was beautiful small round summer squash stuffed with a spicy pork sausage meatball mixture, served in a large black iron crock with heirloom tomato stew, with queso fresco, seasoned with basil leaves sesame seeds, and accompanied by the array buzz for $24. While this was quite delicious, it was actually a bit too hearty for the summer menu, (despite the addition of the delicious heirloom tomato stew) in our opinion, and would be better enjoyed in the fall and winter. Also, the large basil leaves were fragrant, but garnishes and not to be eaten. We were way too full by the time offers of dessert and coffee came, and even took home some of the coconut poached chicken salad. The desserts sounded wonderful on the menu, and we are absolutely returning to cook weaver soon! Don't miss this place! read more

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Very cute restaurant. Friendly attentive staff. Great drinks and even more delicious shared plates. Would definitely recommend for a date night or a dinner for a small group a friend's to share small plates. Each dish was so inventive we were always looking forward to what was coming next. read more

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I enjoyed the experience enough (damn good cocktails), yet I'd probably give Cook Weaver closer to a 3.5, since I probably won't be rushing back. My boyfriend made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary on a Thursday at 6:30pm. The relatively small space had some open tables, although it appeared to be over half full. We had the option to sit in the main dining area, or the windowless room off to the side... which for some reason I chose (furtherest corner from the door I suppose, since I'm a cold-blooded individual.) Decor is kind of old European and the menu is European with some Asian flare... at least that's the vibe I was getting. For drinks I went with the Princess Swan cocktail ($11) which is composed of gin, lemon, violette, soda, and orange zest served up in a coupe. The drink was the right amount of sweet and very flavorful, so naturally I had to order a second. My boyfriend went with the Silken Cord ($12) which includes silver rum, lime, campari, and apricot, served up in a coupe as well. I enjoyed his drink (it had more of a bite) but we both fancied the Princess Swan. I like my drinks pretty strong and these options did not disappoint. For food we decided to split a few veggie plates and he ordered chicken as well. Our waiter asked about food allergies/preferences so I noted that I am pescatarian and have a garlic intolerance... which narrowed down my options substantially. They offered to leave out components of certain dishes if I still wanted to try something that contained garlic, which was thoughtful. Much appreciated, thanks! I ended up eating a little garlic by choice (it was worth it, mostly) and enjoyed all the dishes I tried for the most part. Before our dishes arrived, our waiter brought by a complimentary amuse-bouche (is that what it's called?) aka small bite/sip to start off the meal. The pineapple ginger turmeric sip with a dash of basil oil was soo flavorful and absolutely delicious. I could taste all of the components and was rather sad after I finished it. Now for the Beer Battered Nori Dumplings ($8) served with kimchi and tahini sauce. Whew. Lots of flavor! The (3) fried dumplings were light and tasty. Kimchi and tahini are strong characters but somehow everything pretty much worked together. Emphasis on "pretty much." I would eat this dish again. My boyfriend the cheese-loving, quantity over quality dude wasn't a huge fan of the "seaweed taste"... more for me! The serving size for this dish is on the smaller end, so don't try to split it with too many people. On to the Carrot Jerky "Tabbouleh" ($16) braised carrot, citrus dressing, bulgur falafel. This dish was good but not amazing. The falafel were my boyfriend's and my favorite part. The carrots would have been better if they were really roasted good--I like crispy on the outside, tender on the inside veg. Again, smallish serving size for this one. Also, why is it literally double the price of the dumplings? Anyway. (Also I think there might have been some type of pesto listed on the menu in house although I can't remember the details.) Number 3, the Feta Gnudi ($16) served over saag (spinach curry sauce) and topped with sesame phyllo pastry. The online menu mentions butternut squash but for some reason I'm not remembering squash... was I that wasted off of a couple delicious craft cocktails? Ha. I enjoyed the saag and crispy phyllo topping. The gnudi wasn't bad, although a tad underwhelming. The texture wasn't amazing either. It was slightly more filling than the previous dishes and could be shared between two people, although not many more. My boyfriend wasn't a huge fan of this one. The meat eater went for the Crab Seasoning Fried Chicken ($16) served with Chinese celery? pickled daikon, and peanuts. He loved the chicken and homemade hot sauce which was dolloped on the plate. I had a small bite of the hot sauce as well (yum) and tried a slice of pickled daikon which he exclaimed tasted like cat pee. Uhh well I like funky pickled things so I actually enjoyed it. The serving size of this dish was larger than the others although it can really only serve one as a main. The timing of the cocktails and each plates arrival was well spaced. Our corner of the room was intimate although the space isn't too snobby or super quiet. I might come back again if a family member/friend was dying to go, but otherwise I'd try someplace new. On second thought, I would come back again for a couple cocktails. Heck yes! read more

My husband and i stopped by Cook Weaver because we saw it's a new business close to where we live..and heck it's got very great ratings! We were very excited to try out their Asian fusion/Modern European meals. Reservation was easy, you just need to call in ahead to make sure they aren't full (the space isn't big..so it's best to call in especially if you are planning on eating there during dinner rush hours). We called just a day before and were able to easily secure our dinner table for the next day at the time we wanted. At dinner, we tried 4 dishes: nori dumplings, split pea falafel, coconut poached chicken and brisket. We thought the split pea falafel and the brisket were really tasty. The falafel was crunch on the outside but still moist in the inside. The 3 falafels we had also went really well with the potato salad, pea puree and ham that came with them as well. The brisket was also just as excellent. We were able to pull the brisket meat apart...and it was tasty eating in combination with grains, fried egg and pickles. We thought though that the nori dumplings and the coconut poached chicken were just ok. The dumplings, while aromatic, felt like it was missing something..it just did't have any kick to the flavor (even after eating it with the sour cream). The coconut poached chicken...we didn't really taste much coconut in the meat at all...and I swear..I think the dish without the chicken (e.g. just the slaw and fried shallots itself) would have just tasted as good their own. My husband thought the dish may do a lil better if there's a lil more kick to this one..like..either citrus (like pomelo meats) or just curry infused into the coconut. Overall, a great dining experience close by our place. It was definitely a solid 4 stars in our book! Service was good and we were happy to try it! read more

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Beautiful, almost medieval, decor and unique concept. I've visited twice now. Overall worth the experience but would love to see a few tweaks to the menu. For example, the vegetable dishes cost a little too much for what they are. (They're priced the same as meat and fish.) On my last occasion I ordered the jerk carrot tabbouleh. It was beautifully spiced and flavorful but needed sauce. To my luck, the beer-battered nori dumplings--which were fabulous--came with a tahini sauce that went well with the carrots. The kohlrabi gratin stood out. Such an underrated vegetable that deserves its culinary moment. Thank you for the inventive dishes and attentive service! read more

Came here for a date night and was hoping to be blown away by the food. While the food is definitely good and interesting, I wouldn't say that it's amazing. We ordered a variety of dishes (nori dumplings, stir fried mushrooms, mussels, fried chicken and brisket) and all were pretty good. Our favorite dish was definitely the mussels with squid ink. There was a nice balance of flavors and the bread was good. The brisket was our second favorite. The beef was cooked well and it was our first time trying hominy. Overall I would come back if someone suggested it, but I would not go out of my way for it. read more

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I had been dying to try this place after the 5 star reviews, and it did not disappoint. It really is delicious, so go try it! We got reservations the week of for my birthday dinner. It was just for 2 of us (on inauguration day- boo!), and they accommodated us easily. The place was pretty slow when we arrived at 7:30 but was busy by the time our dinner ended. They are quickly growing in popularity so hurry up and get in early and definitely reserve ahead of time. The place is in a converted house/building that I found to be quite lovely and charming. The decor matches the online website pretty closely. We sat by the door which I didn't like because it's too distracting for me to focus on a conversation at dinner with the door opening and closing constantly. I would request a different table away from the door when you call to rsvp. Not too bad but if that annoys you, then just avoid it. Our service was great- our server and the bartender were both very friendly and you could tell they are enjoying their job. We had every intention of ordering snacks, small plates, large plates, and dessert but we were overly ambitious and skipped the large plates once we filled up on the smaller ones. We ordered the following: Snacks: Split pea falafel- (sans ham) I think this was my favorite dish. The rutabaga with the buttermilk dressing is outstanding. The rutabaga crunch is really one of the best things I've had in a long time. The dressing isn't overpowering- not too tangy. It's just the right amount of moisture for the falafel too. 5/5 I definitely recommend this dish. Gravlax on rye- the bread was outstanding. It has a lot of beet, so if you aren't a huge beet fan, I would skip this. It could have used a bit more salmon for my taste. It's very beautifully plated though. We didn't finish all of this, and I think it was our least favorite of the evening. 3.5/5 if you absolutely love red beets then I think you'll like this. Compared to the other dishes though, it wasn't my favorite. I can't pinpoint why other than some of the flavors competed with each other (i.e. Sometimes the mustard overpowered the salmon). Nothing bad though. Small plates: Broccoli casserole dip- this was a very tasty dip served with warm, soft bread. I think this would be a great option to share for a table of 4. The dip can get a little heavy so that's why it's better when sharing. The crust on the top was really outstanding and I loved the textural element. Lots of shallots so heads up if you plan on kissing. 4/5 Chicken salad- This was my second favorite dish. The coconut is not overpowering. In fact, it's quite delicately poached, very tender, and the cabbage adds a nice crunch. 4.5/5. - needed just a dash more salt and it would have been perfect. I would also recommend sharing this. It's a nicely balanced, beautiful dish. Please tell me it's low calorie?! Lol Dessert: Apple streusel forest- oh yummy and hella good. It wasn't like the streusel I normally think of; this was more of a wonton fried - but even better in my book! Ok, so about those apples-- they were spot on cooked perfectly. Soft with just a little crunch. You could taste how fresh they were, but they weren't too sour. The candied ginger was delicious in it too. It was really really good. I preferred mine without much of the caramel and Nutella but my date loved both. The ginger snap cookies were a hit too. 4.5/5. Ok one tip, I think it could use either a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream or ice cream- just to freshen it up a bit. Still great without it but it would be next level with the cream! Drinks- French 75, Manhattan, and one of their aperitifs. All delicious and quickly served. 5/5 4 drinks, 2 snacks, 2 small plates, and one dessert all for under $100 (pretip). That's a pretty good price in my book! Very reasonable, which is one reason why we ordered so much. This is a fun place to go try all the small dishes and just have some snacks and cocktails. I think they have happy hour too! If it's your first visit, here is my recommendation on ordering: if you for sure want a large plate, plan on 1 small plate per couple or 2 snacks per couple to share. Anything more is just too much food. So for a party of 4, 2 small plates is plenty, in my opinion, when combined with larger ones (which you can also share). ***I just want to mention, I think the chef does a beautiful job of incorporating healthy, fresh vegetables in a way than can make even non-veggie lovers excited. My date is a very picky eater (hates coconut, vinegar, mustard) and hates all vegetables but really enjoyed all the dishes served. Split peas? I know! Coconut chicken? Wow. Great job, chef! We were both impressed. Food- 5 stars overall. All very satisfying. Service- 5 stars Price- 5 stars Ambience- 5 stars We will definitely be back to try the larger plates. Can't wait. Keep it up. You guys are killing it. read more

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Place was delicious but man was it pricy! Came with some friends (five of us total) and after a couple drinks each and splitting some dishes it ended up being about $70 a person. I didn't leave full either. But I will say the food was exquisite!! So many flavors in each dish. I was surprised by the mushroom and pea noodle dish - delicious and creamy. The saag dish was also great. The combination and layers of flavor was worth the trip and bigger price tag! The server was attentive and accommodating. I also enjoyed the space. It's bigger on the inside than it looks just walking by. The wallpaper is interesting and you do feel transplanted to Eurasia! read more

Cook Weaver - Modern European Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh my oh my I traveled over here from downtown and it was well worth it I sat at the bar and the craft cocktails are absolutely outstanding who knew you can make a great cocktail by shaking it with arugula. I had the pork belly and I highly recommend it in fact if you don't try it you're silly. I did have the dumplings they were great but the pork belly was outstanding. read more

I'll admit I was super pumped to have a new restaurant opening 2.5 blocks away. We stopped in on an afternoon while the owners were working on the interior and were intrigued to hear it's an inauthentic Eurasian cuisine. I've been twice and it's great! The coconut chicken salad is wonderful with perfectly balance flavors, moist chicken, and cabbage. The skate wing was one of the most surprising and delicious dual meals I've ever had as they fried the cartilage after we'd finished. The cocktail with Aperol is delicious and they offer a great wine menu. Check it out for a beautiful meal in a really cool setting. Insiders tip: you can reserve the kitchen table! read more

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Ordered three dishes: The Crispy Fried Mushrooms, Sauteed Brassicas & the Sizzling Spot Prawns. The Mushrooms and the Brassicas (Broccolini with bacon) were on point - the tempura muchrooms included kale the a finger-licking shittake gravy for dipping. The broccolini also had a delicious sauce with bacon - the bacon pieces were a tad fatty but still very scrumptious. We were however a tad disappointed in the prawn dish. The barley was wonderful but the prawns were a tad under-cooked and lacked flavor. I was however very pleased with the temperature of all the dishes as they came our piping hot. In addition, the service was wonderful and the restaurant in a very neat old building. I would definitely go back but order a different main dish to share. read more

Cook Weaver - Crispy Fried Mushrooms - Modern European Near Me - Seattle, Washington