JOEY Kitchen continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. The food was great across the board,…read moreand the service handled a long wait about as well as anyone could. Get: Miso Roasted Mushrooms, Herb Crush Salmon, Katsu Chicken Peanut Salad Skip: Nothing we ordered The Herb Crush Salmon came with truffle beurre blanc, creamy mashed potatoes, preserved tomatoes and vegetables. It was a very good, well-rounded entrée. The Katsu Chicken Peanut Salad was another winner, with crispy chicken, julienned vegetables, peanuts and miso ginger dressing. It felt substantial enough to be a full meal rather than a salad you regret ordering when everyone else's food arrives. We shared the Miso Roasted Mushrooms, made with shallots and white wine, and those were excellent too. The Individually Baked Apple Tart was worth it, but took a while to arrive. We were asking for the check instead when it arrived. The wait was long, but the complimentary champagne and mocktails were a thoughtful touch, and the service throughout was great. Overall, another excellent meal at one of my go-to restaurants in Seattle.

Went to Joey at the U Village location since I love the food and was in the area. Walked in and…read morethey were able to move my reservation up from 5:30 to 3:30 P.M. Great first impression since this was my sister's first time at Joey, or so I thought. We get seated at the outside patio and we order water to start. The water glasses came in a very small glass and since it was hot out, we drank our cups fast. I asked our waitress if we could have a pitcher / jug / container of some sort explicitly saying we want to refill our glasses. I suppose there was a miscommunication because a different waitress brought a bottle and then 3 more glasses out. We were then charged $10 for the bottle. I really just wanted a pitcher of tap, ice cold water we could drink since our waitress was not attentive to us whatsoever. My frustrations lie with the service we were given. 3 people eating at Joey is NOT cheap. It took 20 minutes for us to order our drinks and appetizer. Our appetizer came out before our drinks. We waited another 15 minutes for our drinks after that. A different waitress brought them out so at this point we have three waitresses, have been there nearly 50 minutes in the heat, barely any water with NO ice, and still have not ordered our food. I am disappointed since it had died down and there were only 3 other tables occupied outside at this point. Our waitress finally asks for our orders and we wait another 20 minutes for our food to come out. My partner ordered a larger size steak - $7 more. When the plates were brought out my sides were paired with his steak on my plate and vice versa. We asked the waitress can you verify that the 7 oz. steak was present in front of one of us since we were paying more. She left and checked with the chef, but we had to wait even more time before we ate in case they needed to take our plates back. We eat our meal and finish with our plates cleaned, glasses empty, and all stacked with napkins on top indicating we were finished eating. Our waitress walked past multiple times without ever checking in on us. She walked by and I eventually waved my hand and asked for the check. I see the $10 bottle was charged and asked for it to be removed. Thankfully, they did. Food was good as I have eaten Joey at the Bellevue location, but for the $160 tab I am VERY dissatisfied with our service. For the time and money we spent I would have appreciated more check ins, our food plated correctly, and WAY faster service. All in all, we sat there for over an hour and half when it could've been an hour max. Also, we were served room temperature water on a hot day when other tables had ice. Hoping the managers work on service. Don't waste your hard earned time and money by visiting this location, just go to Bellevue. Never had this bad of service there ONCE.

I have dined here several times and food is delicious and consistent. The service is friendly and…read morefast. Nice quiet atmosphere. I love the crispy chicken sandwich and the fact you have several choices of sides, not just fries. Today I had green beans with a lovely flavor. My friend and I split the sandwich (a small up charge) and split a beet salad (super delicious!) Sorry I ate the salad before getting a photo.

They are nickeling and diming the bills. 50 cents extra for extra dressing so you don't have to…read moreeat a dry caeser salad. Charging to split the salad between two people when all you said was that you and your friend were going to share the salad. HH hour wine at 12 dollars/glass. 6 dollars for 6 minislices of minibread with a dab of butter. The food is good but they pad the bill and it gets a bit old.

I have no idea what took me so long to get to the Shambles, but it is quite the neighborhood gem…read more The food is so delicious; I know that they're known for their steaks, but the veg was just as tasty as the meat - the tomatoes, the beets, the artichokes, and those potatoes. Zoinks. The steak is a delight, too, though - don't get me wrong. I am a Hanger devotee, and the Shambles' version was stellar. Such great natural flavor - it hardly needed the demi/ butter, but gilding the lily never hurt anybody. Service here is friendly and helpful - if you have questions, the capable staff will steer you. My one note: skip dessert so that you can focus on the savory menu items (not that the sweets were bad, they just get outshone by the salty stuff).

This is a nice restaurant that you would expect to have a really great experience at. I really…read moreenjoyed my black cod meal as I'm not a huge fan of steak. It had a very unique blend of flavors. We had a reservation for 3 but were seated at a high top when the rest of the place was rather empty. It was right next to the entrance door and was a bit warm. The veggie side didn't really cut it for anyone at the table. The mushroom assortment was really tasty. Overall the place was good, but things were missing if you're spending money on a nice restaurant.

After 11 years of being in the neighborhood, I've finally had, The Maple experience with my sister…read morefriend. We sat in the beer garden, adorned with wooden picnic tables, umbrellas, and plenty of space for your Fido and conversation. The breakfast was outstanding! We enjoyed the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and potatoes, and my steak burrito was filled with potatoes, perfectly cooked egg and potatoes that could easily be shared. Both meals arrived with a delicious hot sauce. We left stuffed! The mimosas were larger than typical and kept me on cloud nine for a good portion of the day. My sister friend loved her Shirley Temple. I'll surely return with the family and most likely share. Absolutely delicious!

The Maple definitely has a "Seattle vibe" and it's a dim lit dark ambience bar/restaurant. Although…read morethe food was not bad but also not good...the portions were pretty small for the prices and there wasn't a dish that really stood out. Service was great though and all the servers were attentive, kind, and helpful. The presentation of the dishes was great but nothing stood out to where I would want to come back and I wouldn't recommend this place to a friend.

The next time I was here, I made sure to get here incredibly early to get the lamb neck korma pie…read more I made a reservation at 5:30 to guarantee it. Based on availability, I probably could've walked in around an hour later and been fine, but didn't want to risk it since they only make like 30 in a day. To my great surprise, the dish came out just a couple minutes after ordering. It seems like the pie is already pre-made and they just pour korma over the top before serving. The server assured me that one would be for one person, so we each got one. From the moment it's presented, this looks like nothing you've seen before. The colors of the beige korma washing over the sturdy brown pastry is just a visually striking image. What's even crazier is there's so much that's obscured by this initial plating - things that you find out as you dig into the dish. After the first layer of pastry, the dish descends into a massive layer of lamb neck meat. And when I say massive, I mean the meat is so densely packed together into this pie you're left wondering how they fit so much into what's not a big shell diameter-wise. So, how is everything? It's amazingly good, at least for the first 3/4ths of the meal. I have to start with the pie crust, or the pastry shell, which is just perfect. The way it retains its shape, refusing to break down until real pressure is applied, is ridiculous. The texture is incredibly sturdy, and the taste is phenomenal. No matter what was placed inside this crust I would still enjoy it. It's crunchy, buttery, the inside wall is flaky, and the absolute highlight here. The korma is also very good. While certainly a westernized version of the sauce, lacking any spiciness and turning way more on the sweet side, it's still got enough flavor to be a great complement to the main pie. I do think a more acidic and spicy would've help offset the fattiness of the center item, but this sauce was still delicious on its own. Lastly, the lamb neck was great. Super fatty, of course, but braised to perfection, resulting in meat that's tender and melt in your mouth. Like I mentioned, there's an insane portion of meat here. Of course, this is all great until about 2/3 to 3/4th through the pie, where you begin to really feel the effects of an insane overload of fat. I can eat a lot of food, but this really started to wear on me. Here's where I have some slight issues - I think a) the inability to counteract the fat present and b) the amount of lamb neck needs to be toned down a bit, as ironic as asking for less meat might sound. One might have the attitude that if they're paying so much, might as well give them the most meat possible - but in my opinion, the best dishes are truly about balance. And when you can't expect someone to eat a dish and feel good about it afterwards, that's not the hallmark of a great dish. This could've been avoided if the server had mentioned that one pie could be split between two people, but that's not what she recommended. This resulted both me and my companion not finishing the meal, which I absolutely hate to do, but I was left with no choice in this case. The other part is the price. Each pie cost $50 each, which is a significant amount. Additionally, there was a 22% automatic tip even for a party of two, which is just way too high. The server didn't even tell us about this automatic tip which resulted in unintentionally tipping more on the tip pad. I would not hesitate to refer to this restaurant as overpriced. Overall, it's a truly inventive dish that's one of my favorite things I've eaten in Seattle, but the price and portion complicate things slightly. 9/10

We popped in for the new breakfast service at Little Beast - offered on weekends in the…read moremorning/before noon. There is no online sample menu for LB's breakfast that I was able to track down, so from memory they are currently offering: the English Breakfast (standard size), the Full English (which is 2x the English - pics included in post for comparison), steak and eggs, a biscuit breakfast sandwich, the Scotch egg (same as the one on the dinner menu), and an assortment of smaller plates (Bubble & Squeak, English muffin with rhubarb jam, porridge with fixings, etc.). They are also serving Bloodies and a variety of N/A beverages. Overall, we liked the English options - the standard size is plenty of food for the average appetite. I did not care for how strong the warming spices were in the black sausage; the spices were the predominant flavor - I like to taste the minerally undertones of the other ingredients. That's just a personal preference though! Bubble & Squeak was very tasty - a fun vegetarian option, or a good side for the table to share.

This is a little hidden gem! The service is always great, we have always been able to get a table…read moreand parking is easy to find on the nearby streets. They have a lot of TVs playing sports, have a great beer draft list, and the food is great! Theres a patio out front as well. Highly recommend!

We came here with some friends over the summer and overall had a great time. The patio outside is…read morepretty cute and made for a nice atmosphere. The food safety rating was a little concerning since it's quite low, and there were flies in our water, but thankfully no one got sick from the food like we initially worried about. My husband and I ordered different entrées but were accidentally given each other's dishes, so we ended up eating the wrong meals--which was frustrating, especially since we had never been there before and the dishes were similar. The waiter did mention it was his first day. Appetizers were okay--nothing bad, but nothing standout either. Despite a few hiccups, I would come back again.

Amazingly efficient, Delicious and Fun experience restaurant. I went based upon other reviews…read morewhich I found to be spot-on! I ordered biscuits and gravy which I was crossing my fingers that I wouldn't regret. Delicious! I wanted to try so many things on the menu but was just in town for a day. Will have to go back when I visit the Big Attle next!

Ludi's has been in biz 90 yrs, and altho they have changed locations a few times, they still offer…read moreserious Mabuhay on a plate in DT Seattle. I had the combo silog (lumpia, pork chop, longanisa, Ilocos sausage, eggs, garlic rice and kamatis (tomatoes). I also split a side of corned beef (not pictured) w/ mija and a female rellie (they shared a combo silog). The food was a definite smash!!!!! The pork chop was tender, and went well with the homemade vinegar & garlic sauce. The long lumpia shanghai was GBD, and also went well with the sauce. The longanisa had a texture that reminded me of childhood, and the Ilocos sausage (that is less fatty), was a nice contrast. Lastly, the savory corned beef was a good way to finish the big portion of garlic rice. I def needed a nap after this meal. Regarding the ambiance, its a small, casual place that holds 50. You order at the front, and your food is brought to you quickly. There were a lot of Flip clients, but there were also a fair number of non-Flip clients. Many of the clients looked like regulars. The staff is super nice, and they play Hawaiian reggae in the background. All in all, an awesome experience in DT Seattle. There's a reason Ludi's is on Yelp's Top 100 list. I have a trip booked in Oct to SEA, and I'm glad my hotel is very close to Ludi's.

that fried chicken was the best fried chicken i've had in my life. it's unbelievable how good that…read morewas that breading was utterly magical. It was so insanely flaky and crunchy - just the absolute perfect level of each. It had such a satisfying dark brown color rather than the light brown you see on other fried chicken. You could tell this was truly fried in as much oil as possible - which you could also tell by how the breading was even slightly damp with oil and the bottom of the carton was still somewhat wet from the oil each bite of the breading was just absolute perfection the inside of the chicken was also astoundingly good - which i wasn't expecting. the first time I took a bite of the chicken meat itself - i was shocked by how well it tasted. This wasn't your boring old bland chicken you'd find somewhere else - it had fat to it - and even if the breading didn't exist I would still really enjoy eating the chicken the only thing i wish for is the breading had some spice to it - there pretty much wasn't any of that my next absolute favorite part was the buttermilk biscuits that i got as a side. These were baked so perfectly - with a tough exterior but a soft interior. The butter dipping sauce added to this was the best part of the entire meal - it was so addicting it was impossible to resist what drags this down slightly, though, is the greek fries. I didn't think these were good at all - while they were seasoned well with pepper throughout - the cheese was a) not well distributed and b) pretty infrequent. Also, the fries themselves were pretty hard to the touch but not crispy and didn't have any softness inside. The white sauce didn't taste very good either I will say the buffalo sauce that I added as a side was quite good What puts this meal over the top is the massive portion size. It did cost a good amount (24 dollars) - but 3 of that was the greek fries which I'll skip next time in favor of a side that doesn't cost extra. The pieces of fried chicken were MASSIVE - there was so much food contained in that basket. I wasn't even able to finish this entire meal. Given that you get this much fried chicken + two sides for a decent price, the value here is pretty damn good

The first time I visited the Counter, I was in a hurry but realized I needed to eat something. I…read moreordered something online at this random place within walking distance, then stopped by on my way to the light rail station at Roosevelt. I ordered a Gyro, something that would likely be decent enough anywhere you get it. My order was ready on time and it didn't take long, but the surprise is this: the food was really good! Usually I'm disappointed, but I was not disappointed. In addition to the food, the service from the owners was impeccable. They were genuinely cheerful, helpful, and appreciated me as a customer-and I could tell. I stopped in two more times, just because they had a great product and treated me well. Look at the menu, take a chance.

Bartender told us this was their last day of service and I saw a note on yelp stating they would…read morere-open in October. It's a nice space with a large bar area. We came in for HH. Glad we did as we kept saying we wanted to try this location. Didn't they any food but I hope they open again soonz

Had a nice romantic dinner here recently. The restaurant is open and friendly. They have outdoor…read moreseating for those warm spring/summer days. The staff are amazing. Very friendly and happy to make recommendations on food or wine. Since we where there for our anniversary they gave us a free glass of wine(for me) and a very lovely non-alcoholic cider for my wife. I had the Mushroom Pappardelle. Flavor was good but they used the wrong mushrooms for this dish. They Mushrooms where tough and made the dish difficult to eat.