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Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

Came here following another Yelp Event nearby actually and decided to have a couple rounds with…read moreanother Yelper. I just had a couple rounds of beers and split a flight with my new friend. I didn't find the pours I got to be particularly memorable. I had a Circuit breaker which was probably the best. Pomegranate sour was passable as was the Citra streaker, but none of them slapped. The place was swamped with people and while I understand the setting. for the number of staff running around here, the place was dirty. I'd think they'd have a couple of the servers come thought and sweep up and clean the tables. So my impressions of Old Stove is that it's a huge restaurant/brewery that tourists can come to as it's close to Pike Place and the pier, but as a result is slammed so bad that it looks a bit worse for the wear, or at least it was on my visit on a weekday evening.

Lively Interior at Old Stove

Poblano Mac n cheese

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Outside patio

Half Shell

4.4(186 reviews)

For a oyster lover, this restaurant is amazing…read more They have daily happy hour special with $2 oysters. They're tiny but super flavorful and briney. The tapatio champagne mignotte was the perfect additional topper. The rest of the menu was also super tasty. We had the scallop agua chile, fries with the same mignotte made into a mayo, and the dirty gin martini dip. I wanted to order more dip to take home it was that good. The agua Chile was also super fresh and light and perfect for a hot summer day. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Really well decorated restaurant in a great location.

Half Shell is a lovely neighborhood seafood spot, especially if you can catch happy hour. We went…read morefor the $2 oysters, and they were delicious, fresh, simple, and exactly what you'd want from a casual Seattle-area seafood place. I do wish there were a few more topping options for the oysters, but the quality itself was great. The outdoor seating was really nice, and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. To be honest, Half Shell and Mr. Fish next door feel very similar to me in terms of service, vibe, and food quality, so I almost think of them as companion spots. Both have that relaxed, fresh-seafood feel. Would I fight the terrible parking, traffic, and pedestrian congestion just to come here? Maybe, maybe not. If someone suggested it, I'd happily say yes, it's a lovely place for a casual seafood evening. But I probably wouldn't go far out of my way for it.

Bar side with local sports

I can eat oysters all day

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Happy Hour Oysters $2 each

Shaker + Spear

4.4(1.2k reviews)

2.3 mi•Belltown

My wife and I had a great experience dining here. The food was great, we all loved the drink and…read morethe steak. recommended.

Super clean modern vibe inside, open kitchen which is really fun and really attentive service…read more Hamachi crudo is a must try! All entrees were great too. We went for a v-day weekend and it was bustling and fun.

Welcome note..

Mussels

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Grilled Tiger Prawns*

The Capital Grille

4.3(1.3k reviews)

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Oh man. Expensive yes, but everything was top notch delicious. I've gotten used to steak places…read morebeing mostly about the steak with 'good' sides but literally everything we got was worth it's own discussion. The mains were awesome, our 10oz fillets were thick and juicy with great peppercorn crust (ask, we didn't see it on the menu) and rich sauces. The sea bass was incredibly moist and flavorful to the point my no-fish son stole seconds. The lamb was arranged beautifully and cooked perfectly. We had a few not-perfect points but not big enough to detract. My son wasn't a fan of the lamb sauce, our steaks were a bit overdone for medium-rare. Still delicious. The creamed corn and augratin potatoes...omg...open a restaurant just for these. They were both creamy, impossibly flavorful, and still stand out from similar dishes you find elsewhere without straying from their core identity. Just be careful, we certainly overate and all the cream and butter/oil didn't help us on that side. I can't say much about the caviar. The ones who wanted it loved it but weren't raving. They liked the onion dip and chips over a standard cream and bread or cracker. Me...I ate a ton of the chips with onion dip only and absolutely loved it. Don't think I'd pay $40 for chips and dip but that's just more caviar for the rest of the table! Caesar was good, but hard to beat a Howie tableside. Grapefruit soda was worth it, very refreshing and strong natural grapefruit flavor. Woth a note, our server was excellent and worked with us to explain everything well, our waters were never less than half full and we're bottomless pits when it comes to water.

Visited on a Saturday night with no reservation. Was seated promptly. They were running a wagu and…read morewine menu where you get a burger and glass of wine for $35 but I opted for their regular menu. Here is my ratings: Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Cocktails:4/5 Desserts: 4/5 Overall:4.5/5 I tried the bone in NY strip, mashed potato and asparagus as sides and their margarita cocktail. Portions were huge so they are def not cutting on that front. For dessert I tried the cheesecake that was also good. Overall it was a decent steak dinner, not cheap but it's worth it. I'll go back next time I'm in town

Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

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14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

Lonely Siren

4.4(99 reviews)

2.5 mi•Downtown

Great cocktails and appetizers! We visited on Sunday…read moreafternoon and service was cordial, fast and cozy environment. Good place for a date, at least on a Sunday. It took us few minutes to figure out how to get there but hopefully my pictures will help you.

DO NOT GO HERE. I say that so strongly because the service was the most terrible. It took forever…read morefor them to notice us and actually sit us down. Then, it took ages before they actually took our order and we were looking at each other in disbelief because we definitely felt ignored. And the drinks were disgusting. We were so glad we didn't bother ordering food because the menu was so limited and none of the options seemed appealing. Also the place isn't that well decorated, a lot of it seems very dated and old and not vintage or whatever vibes they were going for and the views are non existent, you can barely see the water. Never coming back here again.

Inside of Restaurant

Steak Skewer

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House Vinho Verde and Ginja-Cola

Cutters Crabhouse

3.7(2k reviews)

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Great spot right by Pike Place Market. Everything we ordered was delicious and the seafood was…read morefresh. I felt the prices were fair. We came twice during our weekend trip, once for happy hour and another time for lunch service. Heather took great care of us during happy hour, despite being so busy! The ahi tacos and crab dip were fabulous. James was so patient and attentive which was so appreciated as we brought our elderly companions for lunch service the following day. Everybody left full and satisfied. If only we had room for dessert! We would definitely return next time we're in Seattle!

The new light rail service from the Eastside opens up a whole bunch of dining opportunities that…read morewere too inconvenient prior. Cutters is back in the playlist, and I returned for the first time in years, you can't recreate that view on the Eastside. First up, a heads up. It's a corporate restaurant, the waiter's are all schooled in the art of upselling. Just relax and let them do their routine, they are required to so don't get upset. We came in during Seattle Restaurant Week and they did a great job with their 3 course dinner. One chowder, one salad, one seafood pasta, one salmon, all of it excellently seasoned and prepared. And oh did I mention the view??

Whole Dungeness Crab with Lobster Rissotto

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Metropolitan Grill

4.2(2.3k reviews)

2.6 mi•Downtown

•$$$$

Food, Staff and ambiance all 5 star plus! Portion size was amazing too - got your $$ worth!read more

Best steak I've ever had at a restaurant. This place is expensive but you get what you pay for and…read moreI went in prepared for the price tag. The drinks were great, not overly strong, but by no means weak. I had two martinis and my husband had a whiskey and coke. Our server was so kind and checked in regularly. He seemed really knowledgeable about the food and there was no lag time. My baked potato was amazing with all the fixings- cheese, sour cream, green onions. I appreciated he mashed it up a little before serving (little things I notice). Steak was easy to cut and went down smooth. Would definitely come again!

Private Dining - Vintage Room

Met "Long Bone" Ribeye

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Private Dining - Board Room

Zig Zag Cafe

4.3(1.2k reviews)

2.5 mi•Downtown

•$$$

I've been here for happy hour multiple times. The cocktails are incredible and the happy hour menu…read moreis quite extensive (and full of tasty snacks). Don't sleep on the deviled eggs and smoked salmon croquettes! The service is also fantastic and the location is perfect!

What it really comes down to for me is expectations being set based on pricing…read more Let's say I go to a restaurant and the cost of everything is $100 (for the math, not the realism). In Seattle, I know that there's a 10% sales tax so I would be expecting to pay about $130 after tax and tip. under this system, I order my food, the subtotal is $100, I see that I'm being charged a service charge at 21% on $110 which means I'm paying $133.00 and based on the wording of the menu, my server is getting screwed because the business is keeping that money. also, it is pretty fucked up to charge 21% on the after tax amount. Service charges and tip should be on the pre-tax amount, nobody at Seattle City Hall helped the service staff to bus dishes, or to deliver my food. So now I feel like I need to add another $20 which leaves me with $20 less and a negative final experience at the restaurant. I would much rather the menu price reflect the $119.75 pre-tax, which is still $133 with tax before tip. I don't mind spending $150 on food, when I think that's what I was going to be spending. I do mind spending that when the math seems sketchy. I don't like feeling taken advantage of, which is what the policy and the wording of the policy left me feeling at the end of the night. I suggested to the owner is it to just raise your prices to reflect your fixed costs and either get rid of tipping entirely or get rid of the service charge.

Bartender mixing drinks

Burrata salad

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Pretty bottles

Von's 1000 Spirits

4.5(4k reviews)

2.5 mi•Downtown

This place is amazing! Service, food, hustle...they never make you feel like you're an…read moreinconvenience and the food was great! Best and most reasonably placed cocktails downtown for sure. We just finished my brother's memorial service and went to another bar after but I wish we would have stayed here y til bar close. Cheers to another year!

The atmosphere in here is awesome. Great service and of course the drink menu is awesome. I didn't…read moreexpect the food to be so good. The Alaskan cod tacos are probably the best fish tacos I've ever had in my life.

Decor interior

Mediterranean Vegan Sourdough Pasta

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Outdoor patio

Tavolàta Belltown

4.0(1.3k reviews)

2.2 mi•Belltown

Went to Tavolàta on a Tuesday during happy hour and was honestly impressed. We started with the…read moremeatballs as an appetizer for two, but the portions were so generous that three people could easily share them. They were super moist with a really nice char and tons of flavor. The pasta dishes are also VERY well priced for the portion sizes , they are huge. Definitely don't skip the dried chili flakes they offer at the table. The Italian Old Fashioned was delicious too. Two is definitely enough unless you're looking for a whole lot of amore hehe. You'll absolutely leave with leftovers. Service was great, and even though they had two large parties and their payment systems were down, the staff still handled everything smoothly and professionally. Overall, a really fun dinner spot in Belltown and I'd definitely come back.

Why haven't I written this review sooner? Who knows…read more While this was a pricey dinner for the two of us, it was delicious. The meatballs, olives, pasta, desert and drinks were all what you would want from a fun, modern Italian place. Staff were attentive and made the dinner. You would think it would be loud, but it's reasonable. We were here with some friends and really enjoyed the food and dinner overall! I would recommend a reservation on the busier nights as Tavolàta doesn't seat all that many people!