Four of us had dinner a week ago. As ever, the food was epic. The service & hospitality again, matching the food. We had a chilled corn soup. Wow, I could bathe in that soup. We shared five dishes off both the starter and main menu. I would highly suggest a visit to this place. read more

iconiq - Menu & freinds - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A Hidden Gem in Seattle!! Tucked away in Mount Baker Iconiq has some of the best views of the city. Along with these great views, the food at Iconiq was both unique and delectable. The flavors of the dishes really complimented each other and for an unmatched dining experience, you have to pair the food with either a wine or a sake! The service, overall, was impeccable. Everyone was attentive and made sure that we were well taken care of. A reservation in the main dining is a must if you want a stellar view paired with great food!! read more

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It's been a while since I've written a review but I couldn't hold back after eating at iconiq last night! This is one of our favorite restaurants in Seattle and we feel so lucky to have it located just up the street from us, even if it has become more of a special-occasion-type spot for us. The ambiance is great with an awesome view of downtown Seattle and the mountains if it's clear out. It's a small, intimate restaurant and the chef is very present to make recommendations regarding what to order, wine pairings, etc. And the FOOD! There is truly nothing I've eaten here that I haven't loved. Every piece of meat is cooked to tender perfection and all of the flavors are perfectly paired. We typically get a couple different dishes and split between us which allows us to try a little bit of everything. If you're looking for a fancy dinner with unique, perfectly crafted dishes, excellent customer service, look no further. It is definitely worth a stop in! read more

I have no words; this restaurant blew me away! The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the truffle flavors of the dish were amazing. The tempura black cod was so flaky and the interesting combination of the risotto and ponzu sauce was unexpectedly so delicious. View was beautiful and service was great. I CANNOT wait to come back again one day. read more

iconiq - tuna tartare - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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July Le Menu d'Été CHILLED YELLOW CORN SOUP: Corn soup was sweet and creamy, a refreshing starter; miso croutons added some nice extra kicks; tempura squash blossom was not too oily and paired well with the savory tomato gazpacho sorbet FRESH SCALLOPS: Scallop pieces were fresh and tender; sushi rice just the right amount of acidity blended surprisingly well with the pungent flavor of anchovies and spices from the tapenade; ratatouille was on point. Overall a delightful summer dish! NEAH BAY PETRALE SOLE MEUNIÈRE: Beignets were nicely fried with pillowy and crispy crusts but escargot fillings were rather dry and did not take on much of the herb-garlic flavor, although they did have that palate-pleasing delicately chewy consistency; fingerling potatoes were also dry; Petrale sole was nicely seared but tasted bland SAIKYO-YAKI FOIE GRAS RISOTTO: Pleasant aroma by the Maillard reaction of foie gras; foie gras itself was ultra-soft and had an intense burst of umami; risotto was velvety and creamy; sauce Bordelaise helped balancing out the greasiness of the foie gras TROPICAL FRUIT PARFAIT: An overall minty, sour and very refreshing dessert with little hint of spiciness, a nice creative touch by the chef :) read more

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Unlike my other yelp reviews, I had to sit and think about the experience at the restaurant. The service is superb. He sat us at a table and of course the tables with the view were taken. Shortly after two tables by the view left, the server offered us the corner booth table with the view. He was very attentive and had a very kind approach to our needs. We ended up staying over 2 hours and probably past closing time as we were the last party at the restaurant, not once there were any passive nor aggressive gestures of rushing us to leave. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite intimate. About 6 tables and a corner bar for seating. So now the food: We had Tuna Tartare, I expect tartar to be little more minced than diced. It had a twist of a fresh strawberry with the tartar. I do not like any type of sweet in my food such as raisen with cous cous or pineapple on pizza, but in this case, the strawberry was not overpowering, but yet it gave a nice little refreshing afterward taste. Tempura Neah Bay Black Cod Risotto - I think it sounded amazing and it tasted good as well. The tempura in my head would have some crisp texture with softer bite inside. Black Cod tempura batter was little bit disappointing as my expectation was little different. Risotto was excellent, but should have never exceeded the main black cod on top as far as the taste goes. It does go well when you eat the cod and risotto together. I tried eating separately and tried eating together. Also, black cod being a wonderful fatty meat, I would have never fried it as the cod meat is delicious as itself without a layer of frying batter. Last, Ribeye with Italian Summer Truffle - Ribeye was cooked raw just like French would have it. They do not ask how you want the meat done, they want you to taste the meat. The ribeye sat on the hashed brown potato cake, just like John Howie. It was cooked perfectly and beautiful presentation. John Howie was terrible, but I think I was hoping for something more creative and eclectic as I hoped it was Japanese French. It could have been scalloped gratinee potatoes or something that is eccentric. Now, the most amazing part about the dish was the sauce. The sauce is actually the most difficult to make as it should be a beautiful support for any dish and it was. The sauce was not overpowering, and it sat on the side for you as a support to bring out the best of the meat taste and the fresh vegetables. Also, perfect sauce portion. One thing I did appreciate was that this restaurant does not use salt as the main ingredient and it stages the food resource as a main focus. So I can taste the meat, potatoes, vegetables and if I needed to dip a sauce on the side to enhance the taste, it was there. I think I give four stars because the chef has something special going, but something is holding back from exceeding that one and only feel. Anyhow, I will definitely come back again - very good restaurant overall. read more

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What a great gem tucked away at Mount Baker! 4.5 stars. A brand new restaurant that has been opened for 3 months or so. Its chef clearly put lots of time and effort in the cuisine and place itself. I started off with the bread ($4). The bread crust is crispy and the bread itself is soft. Makes a great appetizer. The Rosé (Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Rose) tastes bubbly and just as how you would expect rosé to be. I tried Iberico ($32, shabu shabu iberico: mustard sauce, couscous, oven-dried tomatoes) and that was amazing! A very creative dish that is delicious and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. The $11 chocolate trio (duo?) is a little bland and I was not a fan of the jelly cover. I thought it was sugar topping (like creme brulee) but it was not. The chocolate itself is airy and fluffy, taste like chocolate mousse. Just to my personal liking, I am not a huge fan of mousse. And from the presentation, it is clearly a duo. And is it a trio? The berry soup ($10) looked so good from other Yelpers' photos so my friend and I had to order it. I thought the berry soup is absolutely yummy and delicious. My friend tasted alcohol from the soup and I thought it was a joke. We did, however, get confirmation from the server that red wine was indeed mixed in the soup. Small restaurant that seats perhaps no more than 30 to 40 people. So you are recommended to call for a reservation ahead of time. Clean single stall bathroom that is creatively decorated. Paper towels available. The menu is limited so make sure you check it out before your visit. Expect to pay around $50 - $70/person after taxes and tips. Street parking, however, is plenty. This is what happens when you open a new restaurant at an unusual location. We chatted with the chef as he stopped by our table. He said many customers have already talked about not used to traveling to a restaurant that is located at Mount Baker. He chose this location because of the view and the rather unexpected location. Overall I had a wonderful dining experience here. I wish this restaurant great success in the future. read more

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I had been wanting to come and my friend bought me a birthday dinner here. we arrived early and it was completely empty. we opted to sit at the counter and chat with the owners. good choice. it helped make the evening. risotto and scallops were our selections for the night. we had to avoid short ribs, because of the soy in the marinade, which made me a little sad. the entrees were beautifully done and were perfect to share. these were from the spring menu and we'll look forward to what comes out in the summer. read more

My sister lives in Tokyo, so when I visit, interesting to try the western restaurants with Japanese ingredients over there, never would have thought I would see that kind of restaurant in Seattle, so finally tried it out. The food was great, pretty innovated, though the service can be better. Iconiq has a interesting layout, with some seating in the front, a long bar looking at the kitchen and more tables in the back with windows look at Seattle. The views are great for the summer nights. When I came in, it was pretty empty, though it took a long time for me to get seated. There was only one waitress, along with the two chefs, but with the amount of guest, it shouldn't take that long, but everything was delayed, from the ordering to getting the check. The service it self was good, but just very slow. I had the Japanese clam chowder and the Muscovy duck. I enjoyed both dishes, they were well executed and was pretty to look at. You can see that attention to detail and skill of the chef in the two dishes. There is only a limited wine menu, didn't see any other type of alcohol, but the wine they had were pretty good. read more

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Superb food, lovely atmosphere. Excellent accommodating service. The chef is an absolute gem. This restaurant never disappoints. The wine list is expertly chosen. The desserts are imaginative and extraordinarily satisfying. I highly recommend this under the radar Bistro. read more

Cute little place in Mt Baker. There is nothing around in the area but this place is certainly a gem for the locals I'm sure. The decor is simple and clean but the view is what you go for!! Try to sit as close to the windows as you can. For food, we started with two glasses of cremant, just great. Then, we had the cauliflower trio and the crispy octopus. The octopus was our least favorite of all for the night. There was nothing special about it: the octopus lacked flavor and was missing the beautiful sweetness you normally would find in well treated octopus. It was served with some lack-luster, under seasoned potatoes. Nothing to write home about overall. The cauliflower trio on the other hand was a delight. Mainly because of the touch of Yuzu in the cauliflower foam. It was delicate and tangy! For mains, my husband had the chowder soup (he wasn't very hungry). It was good - beautifully displayed and had lots of bites of bacon and daikon (instead of potato). I had the foie gras risotto and couldn't be more happy. It was creamy and decadent. Beautiful playing too. The best parts of the night were definitely the cauliflower trio and the risotto. The worst were the octopus and the host/bus person. He seemed to be a young, uninformed new hire. Very unaware, awkward, and clearly didn't know what he was doing! Little bit of work to do with the service staff based on this but otherwise, a lovely visit. read more

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Let's start with saying, I was disappointed that I didn't get to try everything -- you'll need to make reservations for dining. This is your ideal date night/splurge type of restaurant with the right ambiance, view, and food. Great for food adventures, but not great if you're seeking to get filled on a budget. Service: attentive, polite, and straightforward; provided enough time to look over the menu before taking my order. The head chef/owner is also opened to compliments and critiques as he's the one serving you. Food: Hits all the right palates, yet the flavour profiles are so light. I highly recommend getting a glass of (white) wine to go with everything 'cause I cheated and took sips to reset my tastebuds to experience the orgasmic first-bite sensation all over again. 0) Soy Onion Gratin Soup - Surprising starter from the chef, delicious umami packed shot that has a slight cheesiness from the foam. 1) Iberico Pluma w/ Mascarpone Polenta - slightly on the sweeter side from the strawberry yuzu sauce. I was skeptical of the sauce, but it surprisingly balanced the acidity from the cabbage+asparagus along with the umami from the iberico (a delicious pork version of steak) and polenta (tasted very similar to corn bread, but smoother cake texture) . I enjoyed that everything tasted well separately, and even better combined. If I had to describe the dish, I'd say it's a lovely summer rendition of a typical American Thanksgiving meal. 2) Painted Hills Prime Beef Filet Mignon - this is the one to get slapped with buttery umami goodness. It's easy to appreciate great protein, but the veggies and mashed potatoes were astounding. Not a fan of mushrooms, but the maitake mushrooms had the right amount of shroomy umami, but also a surprisingly pleasant crispiness to them. Don't get me started on the mashed potatoes... I'd have been happy with just the filet mignon and the mashed potatoes, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't pleased with the additional fattiness from foie gras. To top it off, the sauce bordelaise blended well with the protein and butteriness without stealing the spotlight (like how steak sauce generally steals the addition from the lingering acidity -- not this case). 3) Berry Soup & Blancmange - I thoroughly enjoyed the "uh-oh" moments in this dessert as well as the raspberry sorbet with yuzu tang. When trying the red wine foam, I thought "uh-oh" the musky wine taste would follow, possibly ruining the dessert -- it didn't. Same with the blancmange; I tasted yogurt and thought that musky Greek yogurt taste is going to follow -- bamboozled. Overall, a fantastic and fun experience. Note: Menu may be subject to change depending on the ingredients and season! read more

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Came here first time on a Friday night double date with my husband and our friends. This is a very cute and relaxing atmosphere. The beautiful views of Seattle are amazing from their windows. Service was great and we enjoyed the foods we had. A couple of the items were a bit on the salty end with the ponzu sauce for me, vegetables in the grilled lamb loin and the Salade De Cesar. Soy sauce ice cream was more like salted caramel. We will plan to come back for more seasonal variations here. read more

Great experience. The service and food were really great. The only let down was that we didn't get a seat in the inner part of the restaurant that boasted a great view of the Seattle sky line. The chef was so friendly and hospitable. He personally spoke to us and explained certain techniques and was genuine in wanting to know how our experience was. that was awesome. We enjoyed every item we had there. The salmon confirm was great and just melted in your mouth. The steak was outstanding too. The flavors were very balanced and I love the Japanese flavor influences. I also really loved the dessert. It was a berry pot de creme type dessert that was not too sweet but hit the spot. Since their menu rotates, I'm eager to go back and try something different. read more

this restaurant locates on a hill and overlooks Seattle. The view is pretty nice at night if you sit by the window. The service is alright. Our waiter clearly forgot about our order but he is very quick at thinking so he was like 'ohh yea you guys definitely have the scallops coming' which was kind of funny. I would recommend Yuzi sparkling water if you don't like sweet drinks. In terms of food, the quality is pretty good! Four of us ordered a total of six entrees. I really liked the pork belly and scallops pasta! The dessert is kinda interesting. I personally don't like lavender ice cream. But the yogurt at bottom tastes pretty good! A little overpriced for the amount of food served. Overall a good restaurant that worth trying! Good place for a date! read more

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Must go in a group to try all the wonderful flavors they offer. It's pleasing to the eyes and your taste buds. Their mushroom soup starter was divine. We pretty much ordered more than half of the menu and we were impressed with all of the dishes. We will go back! read more

iconiq - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went on a Wednesday night (yes we like to eat off-cycle). Definitely French in style with heavy influence from Japanese cuisine. (It's not Japanese cuisine with French influence if anyone was wondering.) Really, really great food. And what I mean by that, sometimes, you are looking for a great dish that doesn't try to do too much and is executed to perfection. You can identify and savor all the ingredients that composed the dish and aren't sitting there wondering what this or that is on the plate. Often times, chefs try to do TOO MUCH. And I'm looking down at a dish and saying, what's in this again. That is NOT this restaurant. I won't go into specifics of what we ordered, since it seems the dishes change frequently based on the season. (They also have monthly food events that they host. This month it's sake tastings with an accompanying 5 course menu.) My friend was actually tempted to sign-up to come back the following night for that, just to provide reference of the quality of the experience. But just know, the quality of the food and the execution is top notch on all the 4 dishes we ordered (we ate family style). Their wine list (sake, wine, beer) looked extensive. We opted for a couple Japanese craft beers and were pleasantly surprised. The second thing I look for in a great restaurant (other than food of course) is atmosphere. While it was a slow night, we never felt rushed or unattended to. Dishes were spaced and paced appropriately. Honestly, it could be romantic (what a view!) or just a hang out with a good friend. The simplicity of the interior lends itself to the unpretentious vibe. When I come to a restaurant like Iconiq, it gives me hope for the Seattle food scene. A high-quality neighborhood spot that can also be a destination spot. Hoping more restaurants like this continue to open and thrive. read more

Sometimes you encounter a meal that is so mind-blowingly good you just have to shout it from the mountain tops. This is one of those times. The food encapsulates the idea that you eat with your eyes first as the platings were stunning and the flavors were thoughtfully archetected with subtlety and balance. See photos for descriptions. Josh was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and especially so for only having served there for 5 days. The dining room is minimal and intimate with an open kitchen which boasts a view rivaled by any high dollar restaurant in the city. Iconiq is an experience that should not be missed! read more

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Updating: 12/31/18 We're here for New Years Eve!!! Yayyyyyy! Chef Toshi is back!!! Many pictures to follow this time around. This evening is a prix fixe menu. Please see the menu picture and food pictures for this one of a kind meal. read more

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Ordered take out for quarantine, it was 28 per person for a 3 course and the menu changes depending on what they have. The salad was nothing out of the blue, pretty standard with vinaigrette dressing. The bourguignon had a homey, comfort food vibe + was very filling. The blancmange was soft, very light, which is nice since the main is pretty heavy. The pickup is also very safe since they bring it outside for you. Overall it was pretty good, but nothing super overwhelmingly good, prob due to the fact that its takeout. read more

iconiq - Beef bourguignon, arugula + watermelon salad, blancmange w/wine berries - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was fascinated! I didn't expect the dishes would be SOOOOO good! Iconiq is now my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Chef and Owner Toshi made sure that we could get seated in the dining room since we called to ask the day before. Although I told him it was okay for us to remain in the front room since the restaurant was full that night, Toshi-San insisted to change tables for us after we enjoyed our Starters. We ordered soy-onion gratin soup and crispy Spanish octopus for starters. The onion soup was so creamy and cheesy, it was literally the best onion soup I have ever had. I do not like onion soup before but this made me started to enjoy it, amazing! The octopus was my favorite dish of the night. It was so crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. We were so amazed by the taste, it actually tasted like crab! Sadly the portion was a bit small, I wanted more! Toshi-San told us this dish took more than 3 hours to marinate and prepare, such delicate work! For the Mains, we ordered saikyo-yaki foie gras risotto and salmon confit. The salmon tasted good, the sauce was a special one. But it was relatively ordinary and I will try another main dish next time. The foie gras risotto was SUPERB! My husband cannot stop praising it afterwards and said he missed it EVERY day. The Foie gras melted in our mouths, the risotto was creamy. We enjoyed the savory dishes a lot more than the dessert chocolate crème brulee, but I wish to try another dessert next time. It is an excellent value for the price. We would definitely visit again and again! Thank you Toshi-San! read more

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TLDR: An interesting Japanese French fusion with pretty good cook, but the seasoning is not balanced (some dishes are a bit too salty and sour). I can see their potential ------ Pro: 1. Good creativity on the dish styles, and the size of the dish is good enough to make me feel full easily; 2. The crispy octopus is cooked perfectly. The surface is super crispy and thin while the inside keeps tenderly chewy; 3. The Truffle Risotto is well cooked. The rice was cooked just right and the creamy seasoning didn't even bother its "crispy" taste. The amount of truffle is also great, and it looks super clean and cool in the black plate. ------ Cons: 1. Some food is unexpectedly salty and sour. For example, the sourness in Cauliflower Trio was too strong that it broke the freshness brought by yuzu; and the pickles aside the crispy octopus was too salty... 2. The fish tastes like nothing. And the broth is a bit too sour that it's even harder to taste the fish and the matsutake. 3. The dessert has strong yogurt taste that I don't think it's a good ending of a meal... I'd prefer yuzu flavor instead. read more

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I really want to like this place and would give it 3.5 stars. I'm usually not a big fan of fusion, but Japanese influenced French cuisine intrigues me given I've had very good experience of such in France. Didn't expect it'd be comparable but think it's worth a try. The ambience is nice, intimate and modern. The lighting is a bit dimmer than I'd like but doesn't bother me too much, it helps to get a better look of the nice view out the window. Wine by the glass is limited with only 2 options - one red, one white. Ordered the red, it is very good. The menu puzzles me a bit with lots of risotto dishes, I thought it's a French restaurant? Maybe risotto is one of chef's favorite? so thought I'd give it a try. The risotto was good but didn't blow me away. I had foie gras risotto, foie gras was nicely cooked, creamy and smooth, but having it on risotto was way too rich...in hindsight I shouldn't have ordered it thinking through. Service was good, slow but understandable as they seem understaffed like most places now. Overall the food is good, flavor is on point, but not sure if it's at the level that justifies the price point. read more

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Great takeaway 3 for $28 which included Citric soy chicken thighs with canalized onions, morels in mascarpone cream sauce, arugula salad and tofu cheesecake with that bing cherry sauce. The only thing that could've made it better was an extra side of that sauce! read more

iconiq - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had a reservation at 5:45 pm on the window side table. The chef was our server & waiter. Cool guy. Couldn't quiet hear him all the time with the mask on. The food here is superior. We had: 1. The Mizuna Nicose Salad 2. Salmon Confit 3. Neah Bay Petrale Sole Meuniere The salad was excellent. Well dressed. The poached egg seemed odd at first, but worked. I especially liked the olive tapenade. The salmon confit was delicious. I almost thought he sous vided the salmon. It was so tender! The cabbage underneath was next level. I'm a huge asparagus fan so that was fantastic as well. The real knockout punch was the sauce of the Sole main dish. It was divine! The forbidden rice and fried almonds went well together. The sole reminded me of a Chicken Cordon Bleu without the cheese and ham. How this man gets a white fish to taste so delicious without relying on the flavors of fat is beyond me. I highly recommend this place. Just make a reservation. We had to make one a week in advance on their website. Lastly, come at 7 pm of you can. He opens the curtains for the view then. read more

iconiq - Sole - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Iconiq is such a hidden gem. We made the best decision ever to dine at Iconiq to celebrate our engagement back in August. Thank you, Chef Kawai, for sharing with us your beautiful creation of the sweet tomato and cantaloupe dessert. After all these months I am still savoring. It was the most amazing dessert ever. You are incredible. We are lucky to have you in this neighborhood and we are absolutely amazed by your journey all the way from Osaka to the Pacific Northwest. We are really thankful for your love of food and dedication to creating memorable experiences for the community. Aside from how amazing your food is, we are so impressed by how well and seamlessly the kitchen operates, and how you keep everything so beautifully organized. You clearly take great care of your staff members and deeply care about them. We will visit you often and are super excited to see your business grow and prosper! read more

iconiq - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I would give 4.5/5. Food is good but not amazing. Almost too ordinary for the price, but don't get me wrong food tastes good. Overall the experience is good. Make sure to reserve for a good table with a view. read more

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Very much worth trying. Classic French with a slight Japanese twist. Request the windows table for view of Seattle in advance recommended.

Perfectly mediocre. Atmosphere: small space with beautiful views of downtown if you're lucky enough to snag a table by the window. Food: I had the yellow dish seen below which included perfectly cooked scallops and a very overwhelming, overbearing sauce. In fact, there was so much sauce that I couldn't help but eat a large spoonful with each bite. Honestly probably a plating issue not a quality issue. Our baguette appetizer was underwhelming. And the tuna tartar was delicious but served with forks instead of a spoon? Service: very friendly staff but very slow service. In fact, we sat unattended for literally 25 minutes before someone noticed we hadn't been served. This is saying something considering there's seats for no more than 30 guests. Tl;dr I would return to try this place again, but I'm not in a rush to return read more

iconiq - Scallops - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This may be our favorite restaurant in the Seattle area. Amazing service, great food, great nuanced wine pairings. Overall great experience and a great find. Simply great. read more

I dined here a few years ago for my anniversary with my girlfriend. We reserved a table a few weeks in advance for a window seat. After arriving and sitting down, we were asked to move from the window seat to another table for another party. At this point my partner and I should have just left. This left a poor taste for us and literally ruined our night. Food was mediocre and staff was not helpful at all. Staff did not do anything to remedy the situation and did not care that we had to move from our seats after sitting down and starting to order our meals. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It was literally the worst dining experience of my life. I warn all my friends and family not to come here. Shame on you. read more

Very cute, fusion restaurant, I took my family here for a birthday dinner. It was very intimate and surprisingly not crowded at all for a Saturday night. We started off with the grilled baby octopus and Japanese clam chowder appetizers. I highly recommend the Japanese clam chowder, it was SO good and unique. The baby octopus..meh it was good but you can definitely get it elsewhere too. There were 5 of us so we each ordered something different so we can try it all. We basically ordered all the options because there were only five anyway. I absolutely loved the Saiko-yaki foie gras risotto, it's very flavorful. Maybe that's one critique, just some more main dish options? Also get the Hoji-cha creme brulee! I liked that they veered away from stereotypical matcha flavored desserts that you find literally everywhere. For the dining experience, I think it was reasonably priced. We got apps, main dish, dessert and sake for ~$350 total for 5 ppl. I definitely want to come back during sunset, the restaurant is situated on top of a hill so the views would be amazing. We came when it was dark, but you can see some skyline. read more

Everything is delicious. From the beers to the wines, appetizers to their cheese plate. Add the gorgeous view from the dining room and the overall quality to value, and I think Iconiq will soon be a Seattle icon. Speaking of which, we ate at Canlis the very next night and honestly did not eat better than at Iconiq even at 2x the cost. Well done Iconiq. We will be back. Sadly, so will everyone else. read more

iconiq - Beautiful view for a special occasion. - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here for date night and we loved it. The ambiance of the restaurant wasn't the most impressive, however, but the food and sake made up for it. We started with the cauliflower gratin which was really nice. Then had the iberico and the kinmedai. Unfortunately they didn't have the kinmedai so they substituted it with black cod, and it was very good. The fish had a nicely crisped skin, and the meat was so tender. It went so well with the broth and rice. We were both very happy with the food and I would definitely go back to try the foie gras risotto! The view in the back is so lovely, I would recommend trying to get one of the tables by the windows. read more

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With how much they are charging and the high-end ingredients, I'd expect better service on par with other fine dining restaurants. The server did not check in on our table to take our drink order, food order, or dessert order. We needed to hail them down to let them know we are ready. Obviously no recommendations or any intro to the menu what so ever. One of the two servers did not explain what the dishes are when she put it down and directly walks away as we asked out loud what this is. In any other good fine dining restaurant, servers let you know what the dish is and what all the things are on the dish. In terms of food, the foie gras risotto was really good. The truffle risotto, scallops, fillet mignon were decent. Nothing's wildly amazing. Baguette is dry and stale, and does not resemble baguette with soft crust. The drink recommended by the server was really good. It's Dassai 45 Nigori. Overall will not come back again. read more

Thoughtful and impeccable attention to detail are the best words to describe iconiq. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Austin and promptly seated at a window seat with a great view. Austin was very knowledgeable and honest about all the menu items and his recommendations. We had the Salmon Crepe, Nicoise Salad, Scallops, Beef Cheek and the berry soup dessert. The salmon crepe was absolutely amazing, I considered ordering a second one for a savory dessert. Plating was beautiful, food was well balanced and perfectly(not overly) seasoned. The berry soup dessert is perfect, bright, beautiful, fresh and not overly sweet (Thanks, Chef). Oh yeah and prior to our meal with had the amuse boushe a warm beet, onion soup very yummy! What I really loved about this place is the attention to detail from specifically the service, the napkins, the cute chairs, how the servers checked the silverware and plates before each reset. Everything was so thoughtful, including the cute candle that they brought us because we were celebrating our anniversary. Perks: Free parking View of the Seattle from a different perspective A few blocks from East Portal Park (great view of Lake Washington) Additional bar seating Perfect for date night or special occasion read more

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One of the best places in town! Get in their while you can, they have one of the best chef in the city. So humble and challenges your palate in ways you can only know by trying. You can truly taste the passion in each dish that he and one other cook prepare in the open kitchen like a conductors at a symphony. Listen to them on the wine, they are pairing the dishes and are making it all unforgettable! Oh and one of the best secret views in the city! read more

iconiq - Oyster Risotto with a Chateau Guthrie Red Blend - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Iconiq won my heart. My foodie adventures in Seattle have been lackluster for the past couple months but Iconiq brought back this city's food scene for me. Our server was incredibly friendly and the service was excellent. For a fine dining resto, Iconiq still has some work to do in terms of their decor; but fairly certain they are quite aware of this and I expect small renovations to continue taking place the next few months. The amuse-bouche was a subtle potato soup served in an exquisite small glass with a potato crisp for contrast. Dense and flavourful, it certainly got our appetite going for the meal. We then had the Japanese miso clam chowder. I personally loved the addition of cream to your usual light miso, but the boyfriend felt otherwise. We did both agree the clams were on point, though, and this was a nice fusion twist to your average clam chowder - especially with seaweed butter on the bread it came with! (Where can I buy some of that?!) For the mains, we got the foie gras risotto and braised beef cheek with red wine reduction. Our server informed us that the foie gras was marinaded for 2 weeks in miso, and it was just phenomenal. The cheese and vinegar added to the risotto was a bit overpowering, but it made for an overall delightful dish. The beef cheek was incredibly tender and the potato purée complimented the protein perfectly. We finished off our meal with a matcha parfait. The sesame sugar cane combined with green tea cake and green tea ice cream left us a treat for not just our stomach but also our eyes. Watch out Seattle restaurants, Iconiq is out to get all the foodies. ...can I also add that the Riesling on their menu is fantastic? (Berries Impulse 2014, I asked) read more

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We had a wonderful dinner while watching the sunset from our window table. The food is a fantastic mashup of French and Japanese cuisines. Our server Bobby was very friendly and professional. Two thumbs up! read more

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I love this restaurant! I have visited many times. And the menu changes every time so that I can enjoy it every time. The flavors are all delicious! All the dishes are definitely delicious. The wine selection is good, and the service is excellent. It's good for special occasions, and if you're hungry and want some good food, I highly recommend this restaurant! read more