Had a really great dining experience here. Bobby was an excellent server. Really enjoyed the view and the foie gras risotto, cauliflower appetizer, and two nicely balanced desserts. read more

My partner and I have been here at least four times now. We are vegetarians so we were originally worried about the small menu. We were delighted to find that even the limited vegetarian food is incredible -- we have decided to make it our special occasion spot that we visit several times a year! The mushroom risotto is phenomenal, the pre-dinner shot of "soup" is always divine, and the atmosphere is small and intimate. I cannot recommend it highly enough! read more

Absolutely delicious, diverse food delivered by an empathetic, welcoming chef and staff. The highlight of our Seattle trip. Will definitely return! read more

Disappointing experience today (Saturday, 2/18/23). I have never been to Iconiq and my girlfriend and I were excited to try it. I woke up with a head cold this morning so I called the restaurant as soon as I could in the morning to leave a voicemail to let them know. And I followed through with a cancellation via Resy so the table would be free. I specifically mentioned in the voicemail that I would rebook as soon as I was better. I understood when booking that the restaurant "may" charge a $25/person fee for a cancellation within 24 hours. And I also understand the vagaries of the restaurant industry and empathize regarding flaky customers. However, given the detailed voicemail I left, it seems rather shortsighted to charge me this fee when I did the right thing by not bringing sickness into the restaurant, thereby alienating a potential new customer, when I have no past history of flaking on them. Leaves a bad taste and offers no motivation to make a first visit when I am no longer sick. read more

This is our go to restaurant when we are hungry for something delicious and different. Toshi always surprises us with unusual ingredients that pair French and Japanese cuisine perfectly. His seasonally changing menu mirrors upscale Japanese Kaiseki and other delicate dishes you think you can eat only in Japan but you can at Iconiq. read more

This restaurant is amazing. Every dish impressed me. I used to come here when it was a French restaurant several years ago but this combination of French with Japanese is unreal. I sat at the bar and had and amazing view and the sake and wine selection were picked with care. This is a neighborhood spot but worth traveling to from all neighborhoods. read more

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Iconiq has novel ambiance and attentive staff. Our waitress was extremely considerate towards our allergy and the chef personally greeted us. The dishes are smart, well thought-out, and worth tasting. We nearly ordered the entire menu and you should do the same. It is truly worth experiencing. read more

This excellent experience is worth going out of your way if you don't live in the Mt. Baker neighborhood. The food is fresh and inventive. Every bite delicious. We had the cauliflower appetizer designed with 3 different cauliflower preparations...cauliflower foam? Delicious. We also had the scallops which were gorgeous and perfectly cooked with squash and fennel prepared delightfully. The mushroom spelt risotto had depth of flavor and a perfect snap to the spelt kernels. Service was personal and attentive. We have waited for this restaurant to reopen as the chef was called back to his home county unexpectedly. Well, the wait was worth it. Can't wait to return and try other dishes. It's our new best place. Enjoy. read more

Excellent experience overall. Probably top 5 restaurants in Seattle right now. The food was innovative, seasonal, and a nice blend of Japan, Seattle, and France. The open kitchen offers transparency and the Chef has pride in his cooking. Will definitely be back as the menu changes with the seasons. read more

GF and I went there for my b-day. Would definitely recommend it. Cute little neighborhood gem. An unusual fusion of French and Japanese cooking. Chef/owners are Japanese but this is definitely not Asian food. Five main courses on the menu on a seasonal rotation. We decided to share three main courses, instead of having an appetizer. The scallops were perfectly cooked but in my opinion, scallops can only be so good. The Iberico Pluma pork dish was the best thing we had (especially the polenta bed) and the Lamb Shabu Shabu was very good as well. Not everyone's cup of tea but we really liked it. If you're looking for steak or chicken breasts, this place is probably not for you. It was just adventurous enough without taking me too far out of my comfort zone. Beautiful creations and beautiful plating. Had the cheesecake and panna cotta deserts and both were very good. Wine list is short and heavy on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Could use more variety. Chef was very involved and came to the table a couple of times to discuss the dishes, which was a nice touch. Server was nice but offered no description of the dishes - just dropped them off and left. Place was more than half empty and judging by some of the other reviews, that's not unusual. It's a risky venture to open a restaurant that doesn't fall into a familiar category in a neighborhood setting without a lot of walk-by traffic. I hope they make it because this type of restaurant is a rare gem. read more

Four of us had dinner in Iconiq last Friday. It was a wonderful experience. It's a place worth going a long way out of your way for: A sophisticated cuisine A very interesting menu Everything executed perfectly Warm friendly service. A vista to die for read more

I had a wonderful meal here. I tried maybe half of the current menu, and everything was delicious. I have a soft spot for miso, so the miso clam chowder really hit the spot for me as a starter. The salmon crepe was also very good. The fish of the day was one of the highlights of the meal, it was delicate, fresh and extremely tasty, as were the accompanying rice and vegetables. There's a large selection of wines and sake by the glass to choose from, and a good selection at a reasonable bottle price (especially for a restaurant of this caliber). They were very well selected in terms of both variety and quality. Overall, I think the food is elegant, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting, the staff was wonderful and overall it matches well with many of the great meals of my life read more

Really incredibly creative and delicious food! The foie gras risotto is exceptional. That's off the menu for the summer but apparently is coming back in the fall. In the meantime, I'm a fan of the asparagus soup (also seasonal) and the Iberico pork. Toshi also serves an amuse bouche which tonight was a fabulous garlic and almond combination. If you come at sunset, ask for a window table so you can see the sun set over the Olympics. A great Seattle experience! read more

Perfect place for hanging out with friends. Get the window seat if possible, the view is great. The serving is a bit slow, but I guess it lets u enjoy the leisure time. Me and my friend ordered the foie gras risotto and pea risotto, both delicious. Seasoning are all great, surprises me a lot. read more

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The view is amazing and the service was phenomenal, however, the menu we had was not good. We ate from the spring transition menu in late February and it was disappointing, to say the least. The octopus was good to mediocre. The clam chowder was not good. It was cute and quarkie to make you shuck your own clams, but the soup itself was really not good. The venison was ok, but the croquet they had with it was soggy. The risotto was very mediocre. I have had much better risotto. The baguette was not good either, which is disappointing since it is a French/Japanese fusion restaurant. Overall the food was severely mediocre and disappointing especially considering the price paid. Go someplace else. At the end of dinner I was wishing we had just gone to Dick's. read more

Strange evening so hard to judge what a 'usual' Tuesday evening might be like. A celebrity restaurant reviewer was filming a segment for TV show so I suppose there was an unusual stress on the staff. Regardless, our party of 4 was on time for a 6:00pm reservation and did not get served the main course until after 7:40pm. At 7:15pm I asked when we were going to be served, at least our soups and got no answer. Perhaps we should have left then. The food was fine, rather small portions for the price. The bill was bungled on the first try and had to be rerun. The manager apologized for the error. We expressed disappointment with the time it took to be served and the unapologetic tone from our waiter. The manager came to the defense of her staff, the waiter cussed us out and walked off in a huff. We won't be back. read more

I love clam chowder soup, but I have never had it made fresh for me Now after eating it here I know I don't want it any other way! Excellent service, fresh food & the cheesecake with raspberry sorbet was to die for Excellent end to a delicious meal! The atmosphere was cozy & the view of the water & lights of the Seattle skyline are breathtaking. I highly recommend this restaurant if your ever in Seattle read more

I have a new favorite restaurant in Seattle. A tiny spot, way off the beaten path; a true gem. The food is billed as Japanese-French fusion. This translates to amazing presentation, exquisite sauces and fresh flavors with clear Japanese roots. The waiter was nice, full of information about the food and ingredients, and just great fun to talk to. The chef sent out an amouse bouche of a celery root and yozu oil puree that was stellar. The deconstructed clam chowder was delightful with bacon and potatoes in each night of fresh clams. The endive salad was just sharp enough to be perfectly balanced. Ibirico ham and a scallop and squash dish were sublime. Matcha creme brulee was a perfect finish. They were highlighting a rose sake which jumped with strawberry and almond notes. overall one of the best places I have taken my husband for his birthday. We both have some dietary restrictions and they were accommodated seamlessly. Please discover this amazing place! Also the chef came and spoke with us. He is so nice and so very knowledgeable! read more

Summary - over hyped and it under performed. We had a 6pm Sat reservation, walked in and checked in - the place was about at 25% capacity. The VERY FIRST thing the host tells us that we had to be done with our table at 8pm. It was a real WTF moment - I mean I understand business is business, but the way it was handled was absurd. We sat down, and ordered. The food was average to ok - the cod smelled a bit fishy, the corn risotto was well done, and the grilled squash was super good, we wrapped it up by 715pm and the place was about 40% at capacity, Had the food been super excellent, I would return inspite of the GTFO of the table in 2 hours moment, but the reality is the place is above average and not remarkable. read more

We enjoyed what truly was one of the finest meals we've had in Seattle in a long time just a few weeks ago. We are vegetarians, and while the menu doesn't have many veggie options, those listed were out of this world delicious. The spelt risotto with wild mushrooms was masterfully flavored and textured. We couldn't believe how richly the mushrooms infused the entire dish. Each bite brought smiles to our faces. We also shared a crisp, delicate endive salad and the cauliflower, cauliflower, cauliflower appetizer that included cauliflower foam, cauliflower slices, and the most deeply flavored cauliflower taste we could have imagined. Service was impeccable, the chefs were kind and came to talk with us about their food and their place, and the space at Iconiq is warm in its gentle austereness. Plus, the space has a lovely view of the city. Really, you've got to give this place a try. Immediately. And if you're meat or fish eaters, we venture you'll find far more to delight your senses. Over and over and over. read more

Iconiq is one of those special places that you always have to see what is on their menu. We walk by this place all the time and are always fighting the urge to not just grab some of their incredible food to go every time we pass by it. Their chef is outstanding with his creativity and understanding of both Japanese and French cuisine. This fusion is not to be missed! Thank you Toshi for all that you offer and do for your customers! You are our favorite date night spot!!! read more

Great restaurant with a twist on Japanese and French food. Menu is somewhat limited but it is better to do a few things really well than lots of mediocre choices. Great place for a special night on the town. Be sure to get a table by the windows for the great view. read more

Awesome restaurant - took a business colleague here from out of town and was amazed by the view, ambiance and of course the food. I hadn't really considered this neighborhood for fine dining before and will definitely be coming back. I've referred this restaurant to many people over the past several weeks. If you get a chance request the 'bar seats' near the back of the restaurant - there's only a few seats there so it's super private and offers a great view of the city. Make a reservation - I believe they get some larger groups requesting tables but the restaurant isn't huge which helps maintain the intimate atmosphere. Really well done! read more

What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and if you don't live in the neighborhood, it is worth the drive. The dishes are beautifully presented and full of delightful flavors. It has a very nice decor, killer view and very attentive staff. We had the winter salad, caramelized sea scallops, kinki in tomato soy broth and the berry soup with vanilla ice cream for desert. All were great. This a place to go for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Had a yummy dinner here with friends. Service was friendly and attentive. View is gorgeous. Food was good. Menu is limited. I enjoyed the scallops but craved a little more with them. I'll be back to see where this endeavor goes! read more

Spontaneous dinner turned into a very pleasant night at Iconiq for my husband and I. We were greeted with a delicious pea soup and our waiter talked us through the unfamiliar menu and made us feel very comfortable and confident in our orders. Everything we ate was delicious, even the beef tongue which my husband was dying to try. We finished with the berry soup which was a refreshing desert. Our waiter even brought over a sweet sake to pair with the berry soup that was perfect. Definitely would go back! read more

An amazing experience at this new restaurant! Austin was our server and he was very attentive and informative with the menu. The food was delicious, beautiful, and innovative. We will definitely come back many times! read more

Really amazing service with an unique concept! The infusion of classic French technique with the innovative use of traditionally Japanese ingredients is symphonically delicious! I could tell our servers really cared about making a memorable experience for our party and kindly and knowledgably explained the menu items we asked about. The beef cheek was tender, savory, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly and seasoned to really bring our their best flavor. Chase and Dani made excellent drink and starter suggestions. This is definitely a place I recommend! read more

This is like upscale Fusion in the best way!Price is worth the most inventive food Seattle can still be surprised with. Tied for best view above Seattle. read more

Have eaten there twice and am very impressed. We are long-time residents and it is one of our very favorites. Not cheap, but given Seattle prices, they are fair for the quality. read more

Fabulous dining experience! I wasn't sure what to expect, but my husband is always on the look out for something interesting and wanted to try Iconiq. What a great find! We were a group of 4 and we had a variety of entrees, each one beautifully presented, and delicious. The recommended sake with scallops was excellent and the service was exactly what I like - available but not hovering. As we were finishing up our meal and were enjoying the beautiful ever-changing view, Chef Kawai came out to say hello and to see how everything was. His passion was so evident when he shared the many things he takes into consideration when planning and preparing a meal -seasonal ingredients, the art involved with the presentation, the time, the flavor, the colors...he is a true master. Tomatoes and cantaloupe for dessert? Who would have thought this could be a good thing? He suggested we try it and Wow, it was amazing. And not just delicious and fresh, but it tasted like summer and red and flavor! We will be recommending this dining experience to everyone we know and will be heading back regularly ourselves. read more

We came here for dinner Among the three of us,we shared the baguette with olive oil, Japanese clam chowder, seared scallops with ratatouille and braised beef cheeks with corn. We also got the complimentary corn soup which was sweet and cool on a summer night We felt the Japanese clam chowder was the most special dish- made with small Manila clams, served in a cream broth seasoned with white miso. The scallops and beef cheeks were good, but honestly, were pretty standards for any good restaurant. The ratatouille side was seasoned with wasabi which we found a bit odd but still acceptable. Overall, a nice dining experience. For all of above, we paid $95 including tax and tips. read more

Adorable place in Mt. Baker! We had the corn miso risotto and caramelized scallops, which had great flavor.

Food was great and the view of the city even better! Lots of diversity on the menu, good beer selection, excellent service and a visit from the owner afterward. Would come again! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with excellent service and delicious food. The view is also amazing. Great spot for a date night or to impress your parents visiting from out of town. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

I would have put 3 stars for the food (just ok,but way too heavy) but given the price and the hype, 2 stars is fairer. I am French and love Japanese cuisine, and I was very excited by the fusion of both, which usually provide amazing results. We went there for my husband s birthday diner 4 months ago, and what a disappointment. Beyond the fancy presentation and decor, the food presents zero interest. Forget about light foams, subtlety, smartly assembled flavors. Most dishes are super heavy, way too rich, impossible to finish. Surprisingly lacking of innovation too, like for instance, the cauliflower dish. I really wanted to like this place, but definitely won't come back. read more

Visited on 17 August while in Seattle visiting from New Zealand. The food here is truly special: I-want-more flavors, perfect blending, wonderful presentation and expert preparation. We even loved the no frills bare essentials of the environment. The food is beautiful and uncomplicated and the environment is nice and uncomplicated. The service could not have been any worse that it was. We were served by a man and a woman, but there was no telling who was in charge. The gentleman does not get any negative ratings from us...other than he was pushy, and it became increasingly clear that we were to leave because he had something to get on to. The woman was deplorable in every way. She was sour, rude and unpleasant. She was also without training and had to be asked for everything one would expect - for example the table to be wiped between courses if needed. I'm a Seattle native and know that this wonderful city is loaded with amazing restaurants and very talented chefs. Iconiq has the very talented chef(s), but it is being underserved by the front staff and it therefore falls well short of the top tier of Seattle eateries. We'll visit again when we are home next year, and if the gentleman is serving we'll hope for better. However, if we see Ms Sour we'll politely move on to Altura. read more

Came here with high expectations and unfortunately, the food didn't really seem good. We basically tried almost everything on the menu amongst the five of us and the only good thing on the menu was the salmon crepe. Everything else was underwhelming in flavor and conception. The morel risotto was basic and the rice was underdone. The beef cheeks were also surprisingly basic and (I know this is mean but it's true) reminded me of the beef choice of an airline meal. Also, beef cheeks are a cheap cut of meat so it better be amazing for $30 which it definitely was not. The vegetable tartine was bland and strangely goopy. The service was attentive but the waiter kept putting his hands and finger uncomfortably close to the food while explaining the dishes. lLess than 1/2 inch close. The waiter also over explained the food which also probably added to the underwhelming feelings about the food. Sorry but the food here is very 'meh', and unsustainably overpriced. I really wish I could say better things but I went to eat good food and I got airplane meal beef and goopy plain veggies. read more

Whoops! On 1/19 we made a reservation for our celebratory 54th wedding anniversary dinner at Iconiq. After driving from another neighborhood to arrive for our 5 PM reservation on 1/23, we find a sign on the door stating the restaurant is closed for maintenance. I appreciate that maintenance is necessary and desirable, but why give a reservation for a time the maintenance is to be done? And if they decided later, after the reservation was made, why not send a reservation cancellation noticed? I hope the restaurant is now in good shape for future diners. Whether we will be one of those remains to be seen. Iconiq's loss was La Medusa's gain. read more

We had a reservation but they refused us the tables by the Windows by telling us those were reserved so we couldn't sit there. The entire time we ordered and ate, not one party was sat at these "reserved" tables. The rissoto was weird and sticky. My Husband ordered the pomegranate soda which was brought to him in a tiny champagne glass and they said it was because it was his birthday. In the end, all that did was short him on his drink. I give 2 stars for the bread with high quality oil and the view that we could see from afar. read more