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! read more

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What went well: - service - ambiance Not so well: - food at price point In short, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves for dinner last night, but I struggled to wrap my head around the price points... $47 for halibut and "greens". The halibut size was smaller than average, and the greens consisting of two small artichoke halves and a single branch of collards. Similarly, we paid $23 for a seared tombo and were given four thin slices of meat. I feel slightly robbed paying about $80 and leaving quite hungry. The food was good, but by no means would I argue this is worth going out of your way for. read more

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. read more

Haerfest - Steak and gnocchi for our mains - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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 read more

Haerfest - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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Haerfest delivered one of those dining experiences that reminds you why going out to eat can still feel special. The open kitchen concept immediately sets the tone -- it's fun watching the team in action and adds an energy to the space without making it feel chaotic. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly, striking that perfect balance of being present without interrupting the flow of the evening. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, and the portion sizes were just right -- satisfying without being overly heavy. You can tell there's real intention behind the menu. Whether you're planning a date night or meeting up with a group, this place absolutely holds up. It feels elevated but still comfortable. Highly recommend -- we'll definitely be back. read more

Honestly the most underrated neighborhood gem. We've been maybe 5 times and the food, service, etc is always excellent. I had halibut tonight I'm gonna be thinking about for weeks. Do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Haerfest - Agnolotti and Tonnarelli - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Expensive, literally took forever for each course to come out. Each dish was bad in its own way. Pasta was waaaay too al dente, potatoes unseasoned, ran out of eggplant so subbed our chicken with more carrots...and literally kimchi mid italian feast. Server was kind but seriously one of the worst restaurant I've been to in at least the past 4 years. 22% service charge on top of it all. It can't be great if the best part is the bread. read more

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! read more

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*** 4.5 stars *** Nice, new modern spot with friendly staff. We came on a Sunday night and it was totally empty - I really hope it's just an off night for them because it's a great spot! Also, they carded us at the bar, something that always puts me in a good mood lol. The menu seems to change frequently, but we had a tuna crudo to start and the TONNARELLI (beef bolognese, sage, parmesan) and a roasted chicken for our mains. Everything was good but the pasta was a real stand-out. A bit on the pricey side, but it's a nice restaurant. read more

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

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. read more

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What a beautiful gem!! This was our second time eating at the restaurant and it did not disappoint. The apps were amazing, the cocktails were just out of this world. Our pasta main for good but not as good as the appetisers. The staff there is amazing and attentive. All in all happy with the restaurant. They have other restaurants too, autumn being the other one. We have been there too and had a fantastic time there too. Highly recommend both the restaurants. read more

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

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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. read more

Haerfest - Porchetta - Amazing tender pork belly w/ crispy pork skin - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

HEADS UP: this place charges a 4% surcharge to your bill that isn not considered tip or gratuity. This grinds my gears, but I'm writing this review without that nuisance pain in mind. Eat at your discretion. *sigh* Although the aforementioned fact is still annoying and sticking with me as I write this review, this place served a delicious meal. Probably one of the better Italian restaurants I had here in Seattle. The portions are generous, and everything was so delectable and presented with such grace. I ordered the Cavatelli that came with pork jowl, and it did not disappoint. The amount of cheese was inviting, but not overpowering, and the saltiness of the pork cut through the sweetness very well. The portions were also really filling, and I felt content and satisfied and just craving more, despite being full. For the quality of food you get here, I would come back again, maybe for special date nights or something fancy. But that 4% charge was an unwelcome surprise to say the least. But based on food alone, wow, that was damn good. read more

Haerfest - Campanelle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best Italian experience I've had in Seattle in a very long time. Utterly delicious and excellent service.

General Harvest does it again. Haerfest is the restaurant of my dreams. As an avid lover of Vendemmia, we were ecstatic to hear about the opening of Haerfest. We attended both the friends and family opening and a few months after the opening. Both times were fantastic. Very friendly servers, scrumptious food, and great cocktails and wine list. We don't live as close anymore, but I look forward to the day we return. read more

Great place! Saw this on social media and saw the good reviews so made a reservation for a birthday. Fantastic service! We went on a Wednesday night, so a not too many guests there but ended up being perfect because the servers, manager, and bartender were so attentive. The food was delicious and fresh. The four of us all got different cocktails, and all of them were so yummy! They brought out 3 of the plates, and the 4th plate was maybe 2-3 minutes behind. The staff apologized to us and brought us free bread (which was so sweet because it was not an issue any of us even cared about). Such attentiveness and hospitality; very refreshing. The service made the prices worth it. A lovely dinner ! read more

Haerfest - Halibut En Papillote - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Don't get the gnocchi. $31 for 10 small gnocchi in a watery green sauce. That and one beer came to $57. That doesn't factor in the cost of going to another restaurant after to sate your hunger. The service is great, but you can do a lot better for a lot less. read more

the food here was fine but honestly felt like it was nothing to write home about. i wanted to like it here but it was too expensive to be worth it read more

I visited Haerfest for the first time this week and was truly blown away. It's in unassuming location on Stone, but it's beautifully appointed inside. I love the art they've chosen. While the food is definitely Italian with a seafood focus, they're all about sourcing delicious local and season ingredients. Their Prime NY Steak is not to be missed. The potato gratin that comes with it is this laminated, crispy perfection -- no idea how they do it but I want to eat it forever. They also knock it out of the park with all things pasta and bread. The waitstaff were great and we had the good fortune of hearing from Chef Brian himself too. Do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

Haefest catered our nearly 30 people Halloween Party and it was absolutely fabulous. The food was incredible, and the service as professional as it gets. Our guests asked us who the caterer was so many times that we finally just said we would email everyone Haefest's info. Cannot recommend this restaurant group enough. read more

Second visit here. Took 12 mins once we sat down before a server greeted us which seemed strange. She apologized but didn't say what was going on. They really need window coverings in the main dining area. Had a 6:30 reservation and a lot of the dining room was wearing sunglasses being blinded by the afternoon sun. The food however, was great. Only thing that was just ok was the crudo. Pasta was outstanding. I will say I don't think the entrees are a good value. The pasta is for sure. They advertise the entrees as being shareable but they really aren't if you want a decent amount of protein. The salmon entree I think is $53 and was not enough for 2 people. Order your own protein if aren't filling up on pasta. read more

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Ambiance 5/5 - classy joint Service 5/5- excellent Food 3/5 - we were a party of four celebrating my 36th wedding anniversary. For appetizers, we ordered snap peas (crispy and delicious) and grilled asparagus (delicious but portion was too little). For entrees, I ordered the crab pasta (hardly had any crab and it was quite tasteless), hubby had the copper river salmon which he liked (but the same order at Anthony's in Edmonds the night before tasted much better), sister had Campanelle pasta (morel mushrooms, peas, pea vine, mint - so delicious!, the best of all our meals), brother in law had cavatelli pasta (pork jowl, chili green garlic, tomato) and it tasted just ok. I was surprised that I had to ask for Parmesan cheese for my crab pasta. In fact, none of us were offered it, unlike most Italian restaurants do. The pastas were perfectly cooked but generally, I was less enthusiastic about the flavors (with the exception of the campanelle). For dessert, we ordered tiramisu (good but portion was small) and chocolate mousse cake (very good). We also ordered wine and it was good. Generally, it was an unimpressive meal. read more

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Yessss just yes. I love everything about this highly hyped new restaurant in Seattle. Came in time for happy hour and got a taste of both hh and regular dinner menu. Every bite and drink was incredibly thoughtful and I am already thinking about when to come back next! From the hh menu, got the order of carrots, campanelle, and steak tartare. The campanelle was probably the favorite as it was such unique flavoring that isn't often found. I've never had charred mint in a pasta dish but it just worked. The pasta was wonderfully cooked and I could have probably eaten two bowls to myself. The steak tartare was beautifully tender and minced with fresh chives - carrots weren't an afterthought and so delicious in every bite. The steak... if you are hesitating due to the price tag, you need to get it if anything for the gratin potatoes. It's not potatoes gratin you're thinking of which is almost always a foul mush but also undercooked? These are at another level. More potato Mille-Feuille but whatever they're calling it they're delicious even if a little salty. Lastly, don't skimp on desserts because I think these are one of the most creamy and delicious tiramisu I've had in a while. Yum yum. Overall the vibes and decor are darling with amazing service. Yes they tack on the 4% surcharge that's not to the staff but by the end of the meal you'll be so delighted you'll happily pay the 4% and the standard tipping etiquette. I had one cocktail (Negroni) and glass of wine but the Negroni was probably one of the finest I've had in a while as well. Delicious food AND drinks??? Amazing. In the sea of many restaurants in Seattle, Haerfesf is super duper and you should check it out asap. read more

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The food was all amazing! Large portions and very shareable. Very cute inside and a great vibe. However they charged us a 23% gratuity (for a table of 3) that we didn't know about until we got our very expensive bill. The service was good but nothing out of this world- when restaurants tip themselves at all, let alone 23%, it leaves a bad taste. Likely wouldn't go back because of that. Entrees were normally priced but bread service was $16 and our one dessert we all shared was also $16. All delicious but definitely overpriced read more

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A wonderful restaurant that seems to be way less popular than it deserves! We had an amazing anniversary dinner here. The staff was so kind and the food was fantastic. I had the half chicken which was cooked to perfection, my wife had the Orecchiette, and we shared the charred carrots. Overall I couldn't recommend it enough. read more

My friend surprised me for my birthday by taking me here and we both had a great experience overall. We were seated at the bar area but didn't mind at all since we got a view of the chefs preparing the food. We ordered the bread, seared tuna, steak, mushroom pasta, and the basil cooler. The seared tuna was yummy, with a bright and herbaceous citrus sauce. The pasta was also good but the flavor didn't surprise us. Pretty straightforward cream and cheese sauce with a bit of corn and mushrooms. Everything was delicious but the star of the show was definitely the potato gratin that accompanied the steak. The texture was amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly though the sauce was a bit on the salty side. Basil cooler was also good but not memorable. The four dishes we ordered were plenty for two people. We were stuffed! We had great service while we were here and our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Also loved the atmosphere and aesthetic of the restaurant. Great spot for date night or a nice dinner with friends. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I came here for a Timeleft dinner and had an amazing time. Service was great, and the inside is small and cozy with an exposed kitchen. The real star of the show was the food. There genuinely wasn't a dish I tried that I didn't like. The carrots and eggplant were my favorite appetizers, and the gnocchi is a must (especially if you're vegetarian). We ended the meal with tiramisu and cake (the tiramisu being my fave). I definitely would love to come back! read more

The food here is very mediocre and overpriced. We paid $40+ for "italian fried chicken" that wasn't seasoned well and was overcooked. Even Ezels or KFC tastes better than this. We also had some pasta which was cooked to perfection (al dente) but was overly salty. And on top of food being overpriced, they charge an additional 22% for "service". I don't know why it is customer's responsibility and not employer's to pay their staff a living wage. In fairness, they do advertise charging 22% for service. But if the food is this mediocre then it hurts to pay additional 22% for bad food. Do not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

Great new addition to the general harvest family. We had a great dinner with great drinks on a Saturday night. The pasta was a bit salty, but other than that, highly recommend this new spot in Fremont. read more

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The restaurant was nice and spacious, the food was delicious also! Our server Megan B. Was so welcoming and attentive, we were celebrating my husbands birthday and she made our experience even more special! She made a delicious mocktail to celebrate his birthday and it was so sweet! Would recommend and will be back! Megan told us about their happy hour times and deals and we will be back for that as well! read more

Haerfest - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ate in their back room, which was very cool and private. Had the tasting menu and each dish was a star. The appetizers were flavorful, the pasta course was terrific, and the halibut was cooked perfectly. The drinks were really good. read more

Very nice ambiance, food was great and the portions were super big. Service was okay. read more

Haerfest - Tonnarelli - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington