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    Haerfest

    4.4 (79 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Paulina H.

    This place is definitely top 5 fav place for my husband!!he wouldn't stop mentioning about this place and how he missed their spaghetti!! We went around 5 pm right when they opened it was not busy, but maybe it's better to make reservations on weekends or dinner time!! We got pasta and I really love the red sauce one more than mine. Mine is pretty good too but it's just not as good as the red sauce one. The whole restaurant is sooo pretty and perfect for date night or girls night! It's a cute hidden gem in Fremont area

    a glass of Vittore Vermouth White
    Kait D.

    Haerfest is the perfect date restaurant for a quiet romantic night with delicious, authentic Italian food. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for a last minute date on a Sunday and were surprised that we were easily able to make reservations for 7pm. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived which was so surprising because it had such a cute aesthetic and the food was absolutely delicious. We were both super hungry so we skipped appetisers and went straight for the pasta and it didn't disappoint. The Tonnarelli was what both of us were eyeing and it delivered in every way, from the freshness of the tomato to the perfect consistency of the sauce. We also decided to be adventurous and try the Ricotta Gnocchi despite the fact that both of us are not huge fans of ricotta, me especially. I loved the base of the paste and the flavours were great, I think I just got bored of the dense texture of the ricotta after the first few bites. Our server was super friendly and recommended me an incredible white wine to go with dinner that really cut the acidity of the pasta. The sauces being to tangy and acidic was my boyfriend's only complaint about the food, but he was the one driving. I really loved the pasta here and can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes on the menu!

    Pork Shoulder
    Angela V.

    I had high expectations for this place as I love many of the GH restaurants. However, I was unimpressed by our meal that we had here. Service was perfect; ambience was lovely -- classy, yet not pretentious, warm and inviting. It was the food that was underwhelming. We got bread service and Waygu tartare to start. The honey butter go the bread was divine! That touch of sweetness with the butter was scrumptious! The tartare was a tad too onion-y and the chips that was served with it was soooooo salty! Almost inedible. For our mains, we got the Rigatoni and the Pork shoulder, which were nothing memorable. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly, but the flavors were just okay. The rigatoni was made with Njuda, which I felt was barely there. The pork chop was very fatty, but had good flavors and was cooked perfectly. It was served with these giant beans, which had lackluster flavors. I wish it came with some sort of salad or a nice acid touch somewhere, but it just felt a bit heavy and one-note. Overall, it was just okay. I appreciate the excellent service, though.

    Olive Oil Cake
    Maxine L.

    Was interested in their restaurant week menu, so came in for dinner. The place itself is cozy and pretty intimate. I liked their small open kitchen where you can see people plating, cooking, and prepping dessert. Service throughout the meal was kinda slow, but maybe to be expected as it seemed like there were only 5 people running the entire restaurant, kitchen included. Appetizers! Salad was light and refreshing, nothing crazy. Smoked whitefish had a nice smoky flavor, and the crostini was so crispy I could barely hear myself think while biting it haha. I really like the sauce on the broccolini, but some parts of it were very tough. Main! I had the salmon and it was so good. The skin was super crispy, the salmon itself was perfectly cooked and tender, and the squash and little side of vegetables added a good balance of sweetness and acidity to the bite. Dessert! I got the olive oil cake which was sadly on the drier side. I did enjoy the fresh whipped cream and the citrus + pistachio that was on top. Overall, some really solid food but also some small things that were a little disappointing.

    Steak and gnocchi for our mains
    Alex S.

    Incredible Flavors Marred by Deceptive Billing Practices I am honestly torn writing this review because the culinary experience was a solid five stars, but the "business" side of the evening felt incredibly predatory. The Good: Food, Drinks, and Service The meal itself was flawless. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and the cocktails were some of the most well-balanced and creative drinks we've had in a long time. Our server was attentive, professional, and truly made our dinner feel special. It's clear that the chef and the floor staff are working at the top of their game. The Bad: The "Red Stamp" Deception Everything went downhill when the check arrived. We noticed a 22% service charge had already been added to the bill. However, the restaurant had placed a large red stamp directly over the fine-print disclosure at the bottom of the receipt. This made it nearly impossible to read the details regarding where that money actually goes. Because the text was obscured, my husband understood the disclosure to mean that the 22% fee does not go to the server. Not wanting to stiff our excellent waiter, he added another 20% tip on top of the already inflated total. We ended up paying a staggering amount for a few dishes and drinks - close to 500$ for a pretty small dinner for two. Final Verdict To the management: Forced service charges are already a point of contention for many diners, but making those charges deliberately difficult to see is downright sketchy. Using a stamp to mask the wording feels like a calculated move to trick customers into double-tipping. Note to potential diners: Check your bill with a literal magnifying glass. The food is wonderful, but the billing practices are designed to take advantage of your generosity. It's a shame, because we should have been talking about the delicious meal on the way home. Instead, the only thing we could discuss was how we felt deceived. We won't be returning until this "restaurant group" decides to prioritize transparency over trickery.

    Sit at the bar for happy hour
    Jess B.

    Boyfriend lives around the corner and we've been wanting to try for forever. Went in for the late night happy hour and left even happier :) At the bar from 9-10, you can get pasta and garlic bread with a glass of wine for $25. We had the Campanelle and tonnareli - both were amazing. I usually like a white sauce but was super impressed by both! We also anticipated small portion sizes for such a good happy hour deal, but we both left very full. Not to mention the service was amazing- each thing that was put in front of us came with an explanation as well. 100% recommend and would love to come back! AMAZING date spot. Also bonus points for the picture of R

    Tiffany T.

    Repeat guest! Love to arrive by 6 for a quieter, less busy setting. The staff from the waiter, to the chef, to Ryan the GM -- always hospitable and great. We sat at the counter so we could enjoy the chefs cooking. So fascinating to see them operate a full restaurant with a small kitchen. We ordered the charred leeks (WOW amazing), mussels (I'm not typically a mussels fan but I really liked this dish), and two pasta dishes (couldn't enjoy thoroughly as we were too full by this point!). We ended the meal with the olive oil cake, which was so good. Love coming here, and bringing friends for their first time. One of my staples in Seattle. The staff makes it worth the visit!

    Agnolotti and Tonnarelli
    Sabrina P.

    My husband and I came here on a Friday for happy hour after seeing their "$25 carbs & corks" happy hour special on their door. Note- you must sit at the bar to partake in happy hour from 5-6 and 9-10 PM daily! We both got the white sangria as our wine, and then I had the agnolotti (stuffed pasta with ricotta cheese and caramelized onions) with leeks and snap peas, while my husband got the tonnarelli with beef bolognese. Both were delicious- I loved the fresh veggies on the agnolotti and am a sucker for ricotta cheese! Every pasta for this happy hour special came with a thick slab of garlic bread that was easy to bite into and dip into the pasta sauce. Our server/bartender was attentive and helped give great recommendations on what to order, and ultimately the great service, clean aesthetic, and location near the 62 bus route will definitely have us coming back for more happy hours!

    Tiramisu
    Satya K.

    We had dinner at Haerfest last night, and feel sad for missing out for 2 years of delicious possibility. It's going on our rotation of restaurants. It's a pretty little place, perfect for anything after work happy hour, a friends meet up and with comfortably low date lighting too. First, the service is excellent - everyone clearly believes in the vision and enthusiastically supports it. The host was friendly and knowledgeable and changed our lives with the recommendation of the Pears, a salad from the appetizer menu. Adorably, he says he asks the chef to prepare one for his mom's visits. And now we know why - it's addictive. It's fresh, crunchy with celery and almonds with a light hit of mouthwatering vinegar. Finally, a salad where celery works - who knew. I'd like it daily please. The charred carrots were amazing, like they were actually charred, because you know you have to be brave to go beyond a deep brown and stop before burnt. The cumin in the Dukkha spice was so warm with the honey. The cocktails were delicious, and as a bonus interesting without trying too hard. The tonnerelli is spectacular (made in house, goes without saying). Such a flex to get pasta that small done perfectly, the bouncy chew of the perfectly al dente. The really notable thing about that beef bolognese that it's very cooked down, so it's just (ha "just") an umami bomb, the beef, parm and tomato oozing into each other and you wishing it'd never end. We shared a plate, we agreed that next time we each get our own - and it's a generous serving, which is exactly what you want with that dish. The beef had a very lovely smoky flavor with a rich pan reduction that the server noted includes ginger, so not just a basic red wine reduction, and very nicely roasted fingerling potatoes (which for my taste could have used a salt bath, but I like salty potatoes). We soldiered on through to a lovely tawny port and the tiramisu, which was a dense custardy situation with surprising tiny sprinkle of sea salt.

    Chocolate moose cake served as part of Valentines Day Prix Fixe menu.
    Brad O.

    I made reservations here for Valentines Day on or about Jan. 15 and the earliest we could get was a table at 8:30, which is not a problem for me. I don't mind eating later. We walked in the door at 8:32 and there were two couples in front of us also waiting to be seated. I don't know if they had reservations or not. The ambiance is modern with the counter and kitchen viewable right when you walk in. It took about 5 minutes for the hostess to get us seated. We had specifically booked a TABLE and they seated us at the counter after seating the other two couples at tables in front of us. They didn't seem to acknowledge this at all. The server then proceeded to spill water on the counter in front of me while he was seating us, and he didn't clean it up. I was feeling annoyed! The Valentines Day menu was Prix Fixe for $98 per person. I don't recall seeing the Prix Fixe menu on their website when I booked in Jan., but that's ok, I am not picky food wise. We ordered a bottle of wine to split as a couple and one of each dish on the Prix Fixe menu. The drink menu was a bit limited, especially on the wine side. The appetizer course featured all four dishes on the menu. Three of the four dishes were brought out to us almost immediately. I figured they'd bring the fourth (crab) soon thereafter. We finished the three dishes they brought us and the server asked us which was our favorite. I had to ask for the crab, otherwise they never would've brought it. My favorite, BTW, was the Beef Tartare. By the time we finished the crab and they brought the pastas, I was a glass of wine in and felt more relaxed. Service was more consistent after this and both pastas were great! My girlfriend is pickier about pasta, especially making sure it is cooked al dente, and both dishes were perfecto! We were already feeling full at this point! The scallops and waygu came next. Both were rich in taste and helped round out our paletes for the night. Finally, dessert - the chocolate mousse cake came in the shape of a heart for Valentines Day. It was amazing!! It had strawberries in it and it tasted exactly like a good piece of chocolate out of a Valentines Day chocolate heart. Yum!! I have a huge sweet tooth and was impressed by this dessert! My girlfriend likes savory flavors more and enjoyed the olive oil cake for herself. We weren't feeling ready to go home yet, so we ordered another drink. I ordered the AE Martini. I don't order martinis too often, but this one is the best I can ever remember having! Not too bitter, not too briney, and the stuffed olives with blue cheese were great too! I would recommend this martini! Overall, the food was great! I would recommend and return to Haerfest, and I'm optimistic that I could receive 5 star service on a night that is not as busy as Valentines Day. I look forward to trying the regular menu and updating my review when I get the chance to return!

    Orecchiette pasta
    Serena S.

    My partner and I were looking forward to treating ourselves to a fancy dinner to celebrate a special occasion, but we left Haerfest feeling disappointed. We had mixed opinions about the dishes we ordered, and many of the portion sizes were much smaller than we were expecting, especially given the prices. For appetizers, we got the Brussels sprouts and the charred carrots. The Brussels sprouts were pretty good, and came in a decently sized portion. But the carrots weren't anything special, and moreover, the portion size was laughably small. We were surprised to pay $17 for what was probably a grand total of 2 (artfully splayed out) carrots. For the main course, we got the orecchiette pasta and the fried chicken. The pasta had a good al dente texture, and came with a tasty sauce and sausage meat. The portion size for the pasta was uncharacteristically normal compared to everything else we ordered. Meanwhile, the portion of fried chicken we got (for $42 nonetheless!) was tiny, and the chicken itself was shockingly bland - like, it truly had zero flavor! The thick, mayonnaise-y, lemon-y sauce that it came with was good, and it was possible to salvage the chicken by dunking it in the sauce, but we would have normally expected the chicken to carry at least some flavor on its own. We were fully intending to splurge on a nice meal that day, but we couldn't help feeling that the meal wasn't a very good value for what it cost and what we got. We'd give our experience at Haerfest a 2 out of 5.

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    Taylor B.

    They really pushed the bottled water but the tap water was great. Italian fried chicken was off the hook.

    Porchetta - Amazing tender pork belly w/ crispy pork skin
    Eric F.

    My wife and I recently enjoyed our 26-year wedding anniversary at Haerfest, and we couldn't be happier. The food and service were amazing. My wife is from the Philippines, and we were both very impressed with the Porchetta. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, and the crispy pork skin was a perfect complement to the tender pork belly. We also highly recommend the charred leeks as an appetizer. It was so good we almost wanted to get an extra order, but it was all just the right portion of food.

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    Attentive service, warm atmosphere, and DELICIOUS dishes. Beef tartare was to die for.

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    If you're looking for intentional, farm-to-table dining that actually lives up to the hype, this is…read moreit. The European flair and intimate setting (only about 10-12 tables) make it feel like a well-kept secret. The quality is amazing! Everything is locally sourced and prepared with care. I had the cod, and it was truly a "melt in your mouth" experience. While it's on the pricier side, the value is there when you consider the craftsmanship and local support. The service was knowledgeable and warm; you can tell they have a lot of regulars, which speaks volumes. An amazing experience for sure!

    If you're looking to impress someone with the highest caliber of Seattle gastronomy, take them…read morehere. I was blown away by the love and technique that went into every bite here. It is somewhat difficult to get a reservation, because the space here is very small and packed with tables. The one downside is that it is a little tight and can be difficult to hear. But I'll take that for the opportunity to eat here. And as long as you go in with the mindset that you might drop some serious coin on the meal, you're gonna have a phenomenal time. Because we were so close to our dining neighbors, I was actually able to ask them what they were eating since it looked so good. And that's how we ended up with some mind blowing fritters. A perfect appetizer to start the night. They have a great selection of wines that are actually reasonably priced to buy by the bottle. I'm pretty sure I saw someone taking one home that they drank a few bottles out of also, which is a first. I was impressed by the creativity of the dishes as well. I'm not one to be impressed by cabbage, or ever order it, but the charred cabbage looked enticing. The cheese on the bottom, seasoning, and dates transformed this ordinary vegetable into a star. And of course you gotta see what they're doing with the seasonal veggies. I can't seem to ever cook squash the right way, but they crafted it into the ideal consistency where it was almost meaty. That New York Strip was out of this world though... the garlic sauce that accompanied it was just enough of a flavor enhancer that it didn't take away from a steak that was cooked to the ideal temp. I'll be back for more!!

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    Inside the restaurant..
    Black cod
    Black cod
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    Ivar's Salmon House

    Ivar's Salmon House

    3.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Arrived about 3:30pm and was greeted by the host and informed we were free to select a table in the…read morelounge. We grabbed a seat near the windows with a beautiful view of Union Lake. The waiter brought us water and returned shortly afterwards to take our order. PRO TIP: Try going at happy hour daily from 3-6pm for great food and drink specials. We started with fried calamari and oyster shooters as appetizers, and the Ivar's fish and chips as our main entry. I paired my meal with the local Space Dust IPA . The appetizers arrived about 10 minutes later. The calamari was delicious, meaty, crispy but not over cooked. The oyster shooters were fresh and delicious. The fish and chips arrived a few minutes later. It was truly the star of our meal. The cod was moist and clean tasting. The fries were fresh tasting. The combination of lemon, malt vinegar and tartar sauce were great condiments. The only minor disappointment was the service that was slow. Although still highly recommended for great Seattle PMW culinary experience.

    Consistency is key. They aren't Consistent at this location. I couldn't convince my crew to join…read morefor father's day after the Easter fiasco. I still went. Got seated almost immediately in a way better spot than last time. That's positive. Service wasnt as good by a large margin. Food quality was down. Snow crab legs were dried out. I had to fight the usual suspects for crab again Some loudmouth lady from renton im guessing almost set me off into a verbal altercation. I wasn't aware you take EBT. That clientele usually is absent from places like this. Maybe her crooked wig made her testy. Who knows. Anyways im not paying premium prices for mediocre service and have to also suffer the wrath of hoodrats. Over it. Refund me please. I waited 30 minutes to find a manager to no avail. Could be amazing. Needs work. Thats all. I'd be remiss if I didnt mention the very professional young black lady at the kiosk upfront. She was polite and helpful while the other girls were gossiping and looking at their phones. Just saying. Thats all.

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    Native endiginous people's canoe and part of the decor
    Native endiginous people's canoe and part of the decor
    Ivar's Salmon House
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    Westward

    Westward

    3.5
    (901 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    So amazingly good!!! We visited on one of those Seattle days that starts out rainy but the clouds…read morebreak, and the sun came out just at the right time. We were seated outside and had gorgeous views of the lake, downtown Seattle and all the sailors in Lake Union. We've visited in the past, and I recall the margarita being a highlight, so it was a MUST! It's on tap, and packs a powerful punch. This is 100% one-drink-buzz-girl approved. For apps, we started with the Marinated Geoduck. This was quite the trial of new foods for us. I had hoped for ceviche and our server convinced us to give this a try. It was deliciously marinated, served in fairly large pieces that fit nicely on a Ritz. I was proud of us for trying it - Yay us! Hubs and I shared the Seared Halibut. OMG - so buttery, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth. It was served on a bed of tartar, along with roasted green onion (?)(I think). We started off by inquiring about the rhubarb cobbler, which was highly recommended. It did not disappoint. So tangy, so tasty, simply superb! You don't often see rhubarb on a menu. This was better than expected! Great meal, fabulous evening!

    The location is beautiful and has a lot of potentially, but we were deeply disappointed with the…read moreservice and some of the staff. We went on Father's Day Sunday to celebrate my husband with our 2 year old. Right from the beginning, they told us they didn't have any high chairs or booster seats, so the whole time, we had to try to keep him seated on our laps. The server also gave us 1 menu and stated " it was their only one", which what? Really? Anyway, we decided not to make it a big deal, and made the best of it, but we were disappointed to see that the menu is very limited, and overly priced. The servers acted like they didn't want to be at work, we even observed a customer adding a last minute order when she received her check, watched the server make a face and then walk away, under her breath making eye contact with another coworker and said " Oh my God!". We were astonished to see the lack of professionalism of this establishment. They also charge for additional condiments, $4/ 1/2 oz of ketchup. Apparently there is a mandatory 22% gratuity charge with your bill, so maybe that is why the service is mediocre to poor, as they don't care about their attitude, they know they're getting a tip anyway. Beautiful views, poor service, and limited meal options.

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    Westward
    Smoked Halibut Rillettes
    Smoked Halibut Rillettes
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    Duke's Seafood Greenlake

    Duke's Seafood Greenlake

    3.8
    (590 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    starting off, i was pleasantly surprised by the portion of sourdough bread given prior to the meal…read more- as I wasn't expecting that the bread wasn't anything special - but i did like the outside; found it to be pretty crispy. also, i liked the fact that they gave you butter as a dip, although it wasn't easy to spread it on the sourdough as it was just one big block i thought the main part of this dish, the salmon sliders, were quite good, however this came in three separate 'sliders', each with a base of rosemary bread, a sliced tomato, and a portion of salmon, topped with pesto the actual salmon itself was ok - personally i thought it was a bit stringy and chewy, but otherwise not bad. being brushed with oil certainly helped with the taste however, the other aspects of the slider were fantastic normally, i don't like tomatoes, but it fit really well with this dish. the flavor was there but not overpowering i also quite liked the pesto as a condiment - there was a solid amount on there - and it added a nutty texture that was good the best part of these sliders, however, was the rosemary bread. this was exquisitely good - it was crispy, herby, buttery, and served as an incredible base for the sandwich as a whole. i absolutely loved every bite of this the other thing that was a great touch was placing the sliders on the bottom of the bread rather than the 'more fluffy' side. this ensured that the bread wouldn't get soggy from the tomato/salmon and had it retain its crunchiness to the maximum three sliders was also a pretty good portion size another thing i enjoyed was the salad. a lot of places think that lots of dressing, often oil, is necessary to make a good salad, but this place managed to deliver something that tasted really good and had nice flavor with the use of little to no dressing. i'm impressed at the end of my meal, i got a carrot cake from the dessert menu this was decently sized, and the cream cheese frosting on this had a wonderful flavor i didn't taste the carrot as much in the inside of the cake, but i could tell it was still baked well, and the frosting added a great touch i would say its more of a cupcake than a cake, however i came during happy hour, so for the price of about $14, the sourdough bread + the salmon sliders were a pretty good value i can't say the same for the carrot cake - as while it was good - about 9 dollars is a little too expensive for that

    Good experience. We got sat immediately with unlimited options outdoor, indoor and at bar. The…read morehostess and waiter were both super friendly, helpful and attentive. The Louie was really fresh and the blacked salmon salad was good, but HEAVILY dressed, so I would make sure you're aware when ordering. The Sauvignon blanc was perfect. Overall, fresh and fun experience right in Greenlake area.

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    Bar Greenlake
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