literally one of the worst meals I've ever had. COLD APPETIZER. Was looking forward to this meal for two months. Cold, BITTER, under seasoned main entree. I've never preferred to eating at a McDonald's before in my life. Let front of house know, chef came out and said immediately "oh is it about temperature" and YES temp, flavor, seasoning, everything. The fact that he already knew bad product was being put out was utterly embarrassing. This meal cost very little for them to make and it was noticed, that we were taken advantage of. At the end of service, we were tipping with cash, we were enjoying our wine and the server came to our table to ask us if we were leaving them a tip. This has been one of the most trashy experiences I've ever had in my life. If you want warm seasoned good food for a reasonable actual practical and not a SCAM of a price....cook in you're OWN KITCHEN AT HOME. read more

First off, I'm not vegan or vegetarian. I ate a snack before coming here so I wouldn't be hungry after a "5 course vegan meal." But let me tell you, this place completely changed the way I see vegan food. Every course was so carefully curated and unique. The chef came out and gave a mindfulness thank you speech before dinner started, letting us know where our food was coming from and what we were about to enjoy, which was really nice to hear. The wine pairings with each course was perfect - I purchased a bottle of the Riesling to take home with me! You need reservations, so don't plan on just stopping by. Highly, highly recommend to bring your vegan friends here! read more

Yikes. $350 plus post tip (and drink pairing that tacked on another $50). Food was sub par, at best. Went for our 15 year wedding Anniversary ready to splurge on a fancy meal. Ambiance was nice when you first walk in- you could tell people were genuinely excited to be there and try this "fancy" vegan food..as the night went on, you could also feel the excitement wane-- in my opinion due to underwhelming flavor and very slow service. My wife and I kept saying, "it was OK, but hopefully the next course will be better?" Sadly, each course they brought out seemed to be worse and I saw nearly full plates of food being cleared off multiple tables with each dish. The food was not gross, but it certainly was not good-- for $350 plus! Lacked flavor, and went overkill on tomatoes. The dessert sucked (apple "pie")-- some sort of shitty "crust" and pretty sure canned apples. If you have an endless amount of money and don't mind flushing it down the toilet, join them for their scam of a meal. If you don't want to feel immediately ripped off when you leave this place, it's a hard avoid. I've been vegetarian for 20 plus years and have had more flavorful food many many times (including the night before at a Thai restaurant that charged a quarter of the price). The couple next to us seemed to enjoy the meal as they were raving about it for whatever that's worth. Simply NOT WORTH THE PRICE TAG-- not an exaggerated review in any way. Just eh... read more

It was a great experience!! We went to a dinner date at this place. Before the dinner starts, they give a briefing about the food source and dishes in the day's menu.. The food was awesome. I was not aware vegan food can taste so amazing. read more

Wow. Mind and mouth explosion! Don't let the tacky rainbow website lead you astray. This restaurant is classy and refined but also has a friendly approachable atmosphere. The food was AMAZING and service was great too. ... We seemed to show up at the same time as everyone else so there was a line out the door when we got there which was a little confusing for a place we had reservations for. I quickly realized it's because they only have one service a night and by that, I literally mean everyone in the whole restaurant is served each course at the same time. At first I thought it was a little unusual but honestly, it seemed to work out just fine. I didn't feel rushed at all and I never felt like I needed the next course sooner. The food itself was sooooooo delicious. The first 3 courses were very light and I was almost worried about weather I'd feel full at the end of the meal, but course 4 was hearty and by the end of the 5th course I felt perfectly full and happy. Each dish was so different and pushed the boundaries of what I thought vegan food could be. I still don't know how the asparagus cream bisque was so creamy without any dairy and how the layered chocolate cake was so rich without any eggs or butter. The flavors were so well balanced too. I'd highly suggest getting the non-alcoholic pairings with your meal as well. It sounds kind weird having an "elixir" with each course, but man do they know their pairings. I feel like the drinks really completed the dishes. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful, the price is right, and Mission Statement is golden. This restaurant really embodies what they stand for. I left this place feeling really great not only because my happy belly, but also because I know that I've supported a passionate group of people that love what they do and really care for the community and the environment. Next time I'm hear I'm going to try and snag a seat at the bar. I'd love to watch the preparation of each course! read more

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Amazing. Every time we go I'm more and more impressed. Mostly by the smiles everyone has, maybe that stinging nettle soup has a magic potion in it? I'm not ruling it out. Learned about lobster mushrooms here and changed my life. Thanks for being great at what you do, witchcraft. I mean making food. read more

Where do I start, this is an experience like no other. The ingenuity, the quality, the care, the gratitude, it's everything. I made the reservation about a week before we got to Seattle, and unfortunately, we weren't really prepared for the night we had. We weren't in the best dress attire, and we had eaten about 3 hours before, yet and still we pushed through because we knew something special was taking place. Like every other establishment in the city, they had great distance and precautions when it came to Covid protocols. They had some nice snacks on the table, dry roasted seeds and the ambiance was great. More importantly, they were okay with our 4 year old son tagging along for what would probably be an adult only type of night with your spouse/significant other/double date etc. The chef came out and greeted us all, not only that, he gave an in-depth breakdown of what we were having, how it was prepared, where it came from, and how it all came together on the plates that were soon to be in front of us. It was a true 5-course meal. I cant remember everything, but I do remember a lovely salad with chili & cornbread combo, I remember a homemade tamale with cashew ricotta and mushroom filling, with a chocolate mole sauce, massaged kale and some other vegetable, and I remember a crazy good key lime cheesecake with elderberry on the side. Unfortunately I can't remember the other two dishes, but everything was top notch A1. The wine was perfectly paired, and my son enjoyed his off menu fresh ravioli the chef made for him on the spot...incredible! I can't say enough about the gratitude for our food aspect, they did an amazing job of making that the theme and letting us really take our appreciation to another level. Finally, I left my card and they called me back to come get it but also offered to mail it back since they knew I was from out of town. So it's safe to say the customer service was right on par with the food. This is a MUST EXPERIENCE. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

Took a few friends here on a Sunday evening. They had a single seating that night. We really enjoyed this place. The dishes were creative and tasty, making great use of farmed/foraged vegetables. We got the non-alcoholic wine-pairing and it was a great value ($18 for like 4-5 drinks? Extremely reasonable). Ditto the meal itself, which only cost around $55/person for five courses. Only downside is that the speech to introduce the meal was very long (over 10 minutes) and did not provide much more useful info than what is in the menu. read more

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Very fresh and flavorful vegan 5 source tasting dishes with great wine pairings. We're very appreciative of the chef taking the time to go over the sources of the ingredients and their unique profiles. read more

Reservation only, all vegan dining experience with seating Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm and Sundays at 6:30pm. Plan for the dinner to last about two hours. While I loved the ambiance, service and the mission of the restaurant, the food and portions were somewhat underwhelming. That may be due to the time of year (February) and dearth of fresh produce, but it's hard to justify a $150+ bill for two adults after tax and tip sans alcohol. I really wanted to love this place and would still recommend to others, but I likely won't return unless someone else is footing the bill! read more

Was really looking forward to this and was disappointed. It would be worth it at half the price (~$50), perhaps--as is, I was pretty surprised at the price point and the very favorable reviews. We didn't really like anything we were served, though our favorite was probably the salad. Most courses seemed to rely on cashew cheese to simply fill you up. read more

Took a friend there for her birthday. All vegetarian, which I am not, but was pleasantly surprised at how amazing everything was! Will definetly want to go back. read more

This place is so quaint and has an admirable focus on procuring ingredients from local farmers, foragers, etc. I believe each night, there's just one seating at 7PM for the chef's menu, a 5-course offering with dessert included. The choice your group gets is whether you want wine pairings, non-alcoholic pairings, or a la carte drinks. My table went for wine pairings and didn't regret it at $35 for 5 glasses. The food is beautifully-presented, and I can honestly say it's one of a kind in terms of taste, presentation, quality of ingredients, etc. for a vegan spot in Seattle. This restaurant rotates their menu offering every 3 weeks. One thing to note is that $67 for the 5 courses might seem expensive to some but I would say it's very reasonable for what you're getting. Just note that the price range does get into what many would consider a special occasion evening; however the vibe is a little more casual and homey (if you're looking for a place to get dressed up). Would definitely recommend trying this spot if you're looking for great vegan food! I've heard the only comparable offering is Tilth's vegan tasting menu, and theirs is apparently a lot heavier but also really good! read more

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For me, personally, this was a three star experience. I don't mind vegan food and I eat way more vegetarian meals than I do with those in meat in them. That being said, this just didn't do it for me. Once you are finished with the tasting menu, plus drinks and tip it comes out to $200 per couple. That is pretty steep for kale, melons and zucchinis (exaggeration here, I know). First course was cauliflower soup with lime leaf foam along with a melon salad. The soup was amazing and prob the best dish of the night. The salad was a bunch of random veggies/melon thrown together. While the melon had great taste, the arrugula, small spattering of mama lil's dressing and other veggies just didn't vibe together. Second course was a massaged kale salad with oyster mushrooms. The mushrooms were good but the kale was hardly massaged and it wasn't any better than something you can get at Evergreens for $8. Fourth course was a zucchini "lasagna" with cashew cheese. The zuchini noodles were sparse and the cashew cheese was really under seasoned. However, the sous vide fennel was fantastic and the turmeric sauce along with it was great. Dessert was fine. A pear cake that was kind of bland but not terrible. Overall the food was fine but I wasn't wowed and I kinda expect to be for $100 a head. Furthermore, some of the dishes just seemed like after thoughts of putting a lot of veggies on a plate - no real thoughtfulness of what goes with what. Look, I get what they are trying to do here and if you are a vegan, this place is a gold mine. I thought their dedication to locally sourced and small farms is admirable. Their mission to provide a true vegan experience is cool. If you are vegan and reading this, it could be a 4 star review so please, my personal tastes and diet shouldn't be the reason why this place doesn't get a favorable review. That being said, the meal surprisingly lacked carbs or bread which woulda been nice, I think. I would probably only return with my vegan friends :) read more

Went to Seattle for vacation and I knew I had to come here and it was the best experience of my entire trip (eating wise). The food was delicious beyond words and the staff there was so amazing and kind. I loved the speech the chef (who was very nice and passionate about his food) gave before they started the courses and it was nice to know where the ingredients came from and that they came from local farmers. I can't even begin to describe how delicious the food was to me. It was very unique and and each dish felt like a wonderful gift to eat. My favorite dish was the ravioli- it was incredible, especially the pistachio mousse filling inside. I will definitely come back to Seattle just to go to this place again some day in the future. :) read more

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Super excited to try this vegan spot and loved the idea of a prix fixe menu. Vegan food is labor intensive so the price made sense. First 2/3 courses were lovely bit the main course Tamale was a gut bomb and the service was pretty awful, soooo slow and not dedicated to a specific part of the restaurant so no flow as to who got their food when . Also some of the non alcoholic elixir portion were a large ice cube with slightly more than an ounce or 2 of liquid, while the wine pours were somewhat normal for a pairing Bottom line way over priced too few servers to correctly serve a set one service meal time, sadly cannot recommend read more

I wish I could come here more often. LOVE this place! Even though they have a set menu (4 course?) if you call in advance, they do accommodate dietary restrictions. Make sure to reserve your seats. The wine pairings and the non-alcoholic drink parings do add something extra special if you can splurge :) I appreciate the food and earth consciousness that this restaurant puts into action. I feel good spending my money here! read more

Came here with my fiancé for his birthday dinner, and we are both so happy we had the chance to experience Harvest Beat! Unfortunately I don't remember the head chef's name for the night, but he did a quick introduction: briefed the guests on a bit of history to the restaurant, the courses we'd be indulging in, and the ingredients that made up the lovely dishes. I could feel the passion that he has for the food and especially sharing it with us. It was awesome! The staff is so sweet and friendly, the food was "holy crap amazing", and I have to say that the beverage pairings (wine and non-alcoholic) were brilliant. Harvest Beat is most definitely worth visiting. You won't regret it. So glad that this place exists! We will definitely be coming back again very soon read more

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Cute smoothie/salad/bowl/dessert place, all vegan. Go to place for healthy and light meals, but the grain bowls are surprisingly substantial. I got the peanut butter smoothie and it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like many of those end up being. read more

This place blew me away! I had no idea what to expect going to a vegan restaurant, but I love tasting menus so I thought it might be interesting. It was a 5 course meal that started with an introduction and description of every dish. This part reminded me a lot of Herbfarm in Woodenville. Every course tasted incredible! I didn't miss having meat at all. They serve good sized portions as well so you'll get full! I didn't get the wine pairing to go with it, but maybe next time I'll try it. They change their menu every few months so I'd love to try what they come up with next! read more

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Amazing food and really nice seating area. It is a prix fixe menu and each one was very thoughtful and delicious. My husband and I are not vegan, rather vegetarian, but we love trying all foods and were really happy with what was chosen on this night. We chose the non-alcoholic drink menu and it was so amazing! Just as thoughtful if not more than the alcohol pairings. I will say, it's an experience along with the food. The chef was a little long winded but it was somewhat interesting and informational. I'm glad he is passionate about his craft but I would have preferred half the speech and been able to enjoy our meals a bit more swiftly. All in all a wonderful experience. read more

Amazing vegan dinner -- 5 courses for a reasonable $56. Didn't miss the meat at all! The chefs were able to get so much savoriness out of their local/foraged/seasonal plant based ingredients. Greens picked fresh that morning, fiddlehead ferns from the mountains, huckleberries that they froze while still in season. The first course, a salad, even had a fennel/pepita combo that tasted like bacon?! Great complex flavors. Courses were fairly light until the 4th course -- a mung bean crepe filled with rich cashew cheese. Menu changes every 3 weeks to hit microseasons of ingredients, so check out their website for the latest. Stinging nettles have bloomed and are now out of season, but the arugula pesto they substituted was so good too! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing! Definitely a special ovation place considering the price but I have nothing but great things to say about them. The process they have is phenomenal not only for the freshness of the food but for the planet, the workers, and the timeliness of everyone. They only serve food for everyone at a specific timeline where everyone starts at the same time who has reservations. The chefs then serve everyone at the same time the same 5 course meal which makes it easier for them but also means the food is fresher and they waist less ingredients. This is also a great place to come back to considering that they change their menu very often (about every two weeks). The chefs will answer any questions you have and you can watch them create it right in front of you. If you want an amazing vegan farm to table dinner and you don't mind spending the money for it, I highly recommend this one. (If price is more important than farm to table than I recommend plumb bistros weekend brunch for great vegan options). read more

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Regardless of if you are vegan or not (in which I am not), Harvest Beat is just the perfect special occasion restaurant! The food is delicious, the environment is intimate, and all the employees are super nice and friendly. Overall it's just a great restaurant to try creative dishes that will take you by surprise again and again by the fact that they are all vegan. Note that they only do one seating a night, and they serve a 5-course meal for roughly $70. They also offer wine pairing and non-alcoholic beverage pairing. Their menu changes every 3 weeks. Food: I would categorize Harvest Beat as New American - there are some very creative dishes that if you don't really like going out of your comfort zone, it may not be the restaurant for you. I've been to several New American restaurants in the Seattle area (Art of the Table, Manolin, Cook Weaver, etc.) and Harvest Beat doesn't fall any short of them in regards to flavor and creativity despite it being fully vegan. Their dishes are still packed with flavor, creaminess, and umami that you may think you can only get from non-vegan dishes. I would say out of the dishes I've had, one dish had too strong of a lemongrass flavor and the dessert was quite lackluster, but each dish always makes for a great conversation. Service: This was honestly my favorite experience of Harvest Beat! The atmosphere is cozy, friendly, and everyone is always smiling and making jokes. They are very attentive as well. All in all, it makes for just such a warm environment. If you are looking for a special restaurant for a special occasion, this restaurant is the place. But only if you come with an open mind because you won't be getting very classic, traditional dishes here. read more

I came here for dinner last week and though the food was good, I wasn't impressed and at $55 per person (food only), I'd hope to be at least a little impressed. I will give it to the chefs for creative inspiration and being 100% vegan, but there were things on the menu that just didn't "work" and were executed poorly for the price and what I believe the restaurant is going for. I think the main execution problem here lies in that there is one seating, serving all 55+ ppl at once. This makes the food seem a little catering-style-esque; we sat at the bar and watched as all the food was "cooked" and plated. There were courses that we wished were warmer and "crispier" (aka - right out of the pan). Course 1&2 (plated together): Fava bean hummus and a baby mixed green salad. This was my favorite dish of the night. Fava bean hummus and cracker were really good and obviously labor intensive. The salad was also really good with lots of toppings and interesting flavors and textures (i.e. Carmelized fennel, Rainier cherries, sea asparagus). Course 3: Cashew curry "paneer" with rhubarb habanero chutney and grilled fiddlehead ferns. The cashew curry paneer was awesome, however the rhubarb habanero chutney was really tart, no habanero flavor in sight, and really distracting from the curry flavors in the paneer. The grilled fiddleheads added a nice crunch but I couldn't get past the overpowering and distracting chutney. Course 4: Turkish pepper gnocchi with mushrooms (morels and procinis), arugula, and onion blossoms. This was the most disappointing dish of he night. The gnocchi were kind of mushy, not warm and the arugula was overpoweringly bitter, which was exemplified further by the spicy, oniony blossoms. I ate the gnocchi and mushrooms and didn't finish the arugula. Course 5: Orange blossom lemon torte with cocoa crumble crust and strawberries, candies sunflower seeds and huckleberry sauce. It was just ok. The base is cashew based and was kind of gritty and off-putting. The flavor was good but very mild (bordering on bland). I wonder if these traits just go hand in hand with being vegan? The best part was the crust, candied sunflower seeds and huckleberry sauce. Overall, I'm not sure I'd recommend this restaurant to a friend. We went wanting to try something new. It was something new and I appreciate what I think the restaurant is going for l, but I think it could be done better, and especially given the price point. read more

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Overpriced and underwhelming. For years I wanted to try this restaurant and trusted the reviews, but left so disappointed. Service and ambiance were average, but the food was so bland and dishes unmemorable that the only thing I remember eating was a pile of dry leafy greens with a scant amount of dressing, which was just olive oil. read more

The menu was eclectic, but I think, as a vegetarian, it could've been better, in terms of taste.

A very interesting dining experience! The wine pairings were great and the food was fantastic. My favorite was the third course: "Roasted "lobster" mushroom celeriac ravioli". They started dinner with a speech and an explanation of the five course menu and served wine and cider before the courses. Definitely recommend to any person looking for a good vegan restaurant in Seattle. read more

Harvest Beat - 5th Course - Vegetarian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A truly incredible culinary experience. It's amazing how far vegan cheeses, in particular, have come in the past 10 years, and I honestly wouldn't have known these dishes were vegan if you hadn't told me. They were complex, balanced, and inventive, as well as being plain old delicious. I love that they offer a non-alcoholic beverage pairing option, and it was delightful and surprising (pomegranate-thyme!). Service was friendly and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Be sure and read the website before you visit if you're not familiar with the format (prix fixe, set menu, single seating). read more

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Definitely like this place. It is more of an expensive end (you will probably spend $240ish for dinner of 2) but I can see how much care the owner put into foods. They will explain each menu before the dinner and apparently they never re-use the same menu. Strongly supported by local farmers and they apparently have some team who would hunt for new types of mushroom to be used. I would recommend this place for a special occasion! I am not a strict vegetarian nor vegan but really enjoyed all the foods! read more

A couple of gripes I had with this place: 1. Pacing - This was the most frustrating aspect of this restaurant. Even though your reservation is at 6:30pm, do not expect to be eating until 7pm. First, you have to wait until almost everyone who has the same reservation time are seated and settled in (undoubtedly not everyone will be there on time so expect to just wait). 20 minutes after we were seated, the chef gathered everyone into the lobby/kitchen area and proceeded to give a very long spiel about the night's menu to finally kick off the meal. The intent is to break bread together as a restaurant/family and appreciate and understand where the food came from. While I appreciate the novelty and the thoughtfulness, I also don't want to spend 40 minutes sipping on half a flute of elixir (more on that later) before I get to take my first bite of food (we were there 10 minutes before our reservation). We finally got started but you find out quickly that each course is served concurrently at all tables. What this means is that you are at the mercy of the slowest eater that night (good luck). Expect to be getting just one course every 30 minutes. There were just so much waiting around! And since each course for the entire restaurant was prepared together and served together, food was always served lukewarm - a big minus. 2. Taste - The food themselves actually tasted quite nice (despite them being lukewarm). I enjoyed every single course except for the pumpkin seed cheese lasagna which had a gritty/mealy texture and dryness that I really did not like. The tomatoes sauce accompaniment was very bland as well. Besides that, everything else was quite delicious minus a few negligible kinks. The chef's use of vegetables was very innovative and the flavors were balanced. I opted for the non-alcoholic elixir pairing as well but these were a big disappointment. Fruit juice herbal concoctions sound exciting and have a lot of potential but here, not only do you only get a very small amount per glass, they all tasted bland and the flavors were definitely nothing to rave about. TLDR: While the idea is innovative and the food was quite good (except the bland and gritty textured 4th course entree), the overall execution is definitely lacking. The pacing was incredibly slow and frustrating, food was served lukewarm, and the elixirs were super disappointing. At more than $100 per person, I would definitely expect better. read more

I miss Sutra, $35-40 for a solid meal. Instead, we have Harvest Beat, $100 for the same meal. Neither Harvest Beat nor Sutra are/were particularly exceptional, just very good. To any vegan/vegetarians that appreciate haute cuisine, save your money and buy some good ingredients. You should not have much trouble cooking these recipes on your own. read more

A mediocre, very expensive meal (for the quality). We went here to celebrate my boyfriend on his birthday. I was expecting a more refined atmosphere for the price, but I can look past that for great food. The problem though, the food wasn't great at all. Let's start with the presentation. My salad was smashed on my plate while everyone around me had decently plated cylinders of salad. Whatever. If it tasted good, not sure I would care. The greens used were so bitter you couldn't taste any of the other ingredients; they should have been 10% of the salad not all of it. The soup was great though. Creamy tasting for not having cream and quote impressive. There was a cashew cheese biscuit that was pretty good, too. However, mine wasn't cooked through and was raw in the middle. There were two courses to follow before dessert. Unfortunately, they both tasted the same. All umami from mushrooms, no acid at all. Completely boring and bland. Not balanced in the least. A sprinkle of herbs would've elevated it a bit but it really needed acid of some sort. Onward to dessert, my favorite course. The dish was a take on an apple crisp. It was granola inside a baked apple and could have been really good, but the apple was barely cooked. It had an ice cream on it that was ok but had crystallized (freezer burn?). The caramel sauce was too thin to pick up on the silverware so should have just been left off entirely. Anyway, the whole dish fell flat for me. We got the non-alcoholic drink pairing for $21 which was also disappointing. It was juice and 3-4 oz. each pour (maybe). The flavors were neither unique nor interesting. Next time I'll go for Tropicana. $235 later we were finally out of there and on to the next part of our evening. This restaurant gets great reviews so maybe it was an off night or an off menu (it changes every three weeks), but we were thoroughly disappointed with our experience. read more

Everything was perfect! Amazing food, service, and overall experience! Really appreciated that each course had both an alcoholic or non-alcoholic option. read more

We are not vegetarian and absolutely loved Harvest Beet! The menu, the ambiance, and the pairings were all spot on! The serving sizes were generous and full of flavor. The overall vibe was just the break we needed away from the kid for a special night out! read more

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Harvest Beat offers a sit down 5 course meal with (or without) wine and non-alcoholic pairings. As somebody who mostly leads a vegetarian lifestyle, I am always on the lookout for restaurants serving good options. Harvest Beat certainly does that. Their publicized use of fresh local ingredients in creative ways got my attention. As is to be expected, $67 for dinner and wine pairing at $34 (non-alcoholic Pairing $21) is not easy on the wallet. So I wanted to be blown away by the food. I was not. Sure the food was very good...at least the December 2018 menu was (dessert was very so-so)...just not lip smackingly delicious. Portions are small but I did not leave the restaurant feeling hungry. Wine pairings were average. That said, their menu does change regularly. So I will likely keep an eye and visit again. read more

Harvest Beat is not dining at its usual, this is a full experience! I now understand why 7 pm was the only time slot available when booking my reservation (which isn't necessary, but recommended): They start the intimate dining experience at the same time for their entire family of diners, to last a full two hours. A special dining model! At the beat of the gong after everyone is seated, Head Chef Joe details each of the 5 courses the entire restaurant (yes, the entire restaurant) is about to be served. And so it begins! We sat at the bar so we could chat with Joe and Matt, the only two occupying the kitchen to prepare all of the dishes, course after course. We learned just how much passion goes into the menu, every three weeks! After that time period, a new menu is created to use in-season ingredients from local farmers. SO much creativity and thought goes into each dish. From the onion sage corn bisque (topped with POPCORN?! Perfection in a cup) to the thyme grilled lobster mushrooms, with my personal favorite: the masa crusted joe parker peppers filled with cashew cheese - holy crisp and flavorful wowness!! Ending the night with an avocado key lime pie (interesting dessert choice and really refreshing!!). With each course, a drink pairing is served by the owners - your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic. There is probably something to be said about being seated at the bar, where you can be a spectator of all that goes into each dish and appreciate the fine details that they put into prepping things, so my recommendation would be to head straight to the kitchen and seat yourself there for a full show! For diners who have an open palate and curious taste buds, Harvest Beat is more than satisfying. There were many new-to-me ingredients such as fennel flowers, dragons tongue beans, and elderberries, that it felt in part like a food-test experiment... and I was loving every minute! All plant-based, locally sourced, fresh elements in a restaurant that has a hint of romanticism! But don't let that deter you from coming in some shorts and a t-shirt - this place doesn't discriminate. If you're not vegan... even better! A nice testament to how gourmet is possible with veggies and fruits. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday, and it did not disappoint. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but was looking forward to trying this spot. My husband who is a big meat eater was NOT looking forward to trying this restaurant. We were both, however, pleased with the meal and plan to come back! It was evident that the courses were carefully planned and that each ingredient was purposefully selected. My husband and I are not fans of "imitation" foods that try to be something they're not. The food here, though, was effortless and inventive at the same time. The flavors were unique, yet familiar. We had the wine pairing which was also delightful! I think the meal changes every three weeks or so. The space is intimate and has a great vibe. Perfect for a special occasion. read more

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For a fancy 'experience' meal in Seattle, this is as good as it gets. Farm and forage, straight to the table. Expertly, artistically prepared and served. Yes the food is vegan but anyone who loves creative local food will love this. The fall menu was amazing. Highlights were the soup and biscuits and the lasagna, and the cinnamon ice cream. One additional nice touch; the wine pairings for each course were perfect. This is an area where many vegetarian restaurants fall short, but HB nailed the wines for this meal. Highly recommended. Going back for sure. read more

There should be a 6-star rating for this place! Harvest Beat gets all my stars. What a feast! They had me at "pre-set 5-course meal" but when I read the reviews the bar was set pretty high. Wow did they deliver! The staff was friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming. The flavor profiles, presentation, and quality of the food totally blew me away. There's one seating a night, everyone eats the same meal, and though I didn't see anyone actually do it, I'm sure we were all tempted to lick our plates clean. My sister and I had dinner here last night. We were in a good time from the second we sipped on the Rhubarb Tumeric Ginger Sparking Exilir. Kudos to the person that put together such a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. So good! I wish I could buy it to-go it was that good. Everything was that good. The 1st and 2nd course were plated together. I could listen to the chef talk about food for hours. It was really cool to hear stories about the food, the farmers, and the foragers that worked together to source all the local ingredients. Preserved lemon fennel bisque topped with Urfa Bieber dusted sunchoke chips (that were to-die-for) alongside a wild foraged oxeye daisy wood sorrel minors lettuce, easter radish salad, in a creamy black lemon (never knew that was a thing) hemp seed dressing topped with turmeric fried chickpeas. TAKE MY MONEY! 1st and 2nd course blew us away. So good! 3rd-course was a miso leek fondue polenta on a todka sauce with marinated ginger tamari cilantro maitake mushrooms wild foraged pickled ramps and finished with a wild ramp oil and wild wood sorrel. My inner food geek died and went to heaven. 4th-course roaster garlic stinging nettle (didn't know they were edible they tasted amazing!) toasted pumpkin seed cheese risotto on a kaffir lime asparagus sauce with lemongrass roasted rainbow carrots and fingerling potatoes finished with confit black poplar mushrooms and fried nettles. At this point, I wanted to hug the chef. 5th-course Meyer lemon custard on top of a lavender shortbread with a berry aquafaba whip. An outstanding way to end the feast. Anyone who ever says vegan food is boring clearly hasn't ever been to Harvest Beat. I have zero criticisms for this place. The staff was friendly. The restaurant is clean. We sat upstairs to be closer to the open kitchen where the action was. I wish there was a 6-star rating because this place was that good. read more