pad see ew, green curry, (both with soft tofu) and grilled vegetables!!! and the ginger lychee…read morefrench 75! the drink menu is fantastic. took mom here after having come here a couple times with my gorls (K's bday dinner, K's graduation lunch, and a couple other times)

Literally THE BEST Thai place I have ever eaten in. Food was absolutely amazing. So flavorful!!!…read moreThe vibe is also amazing, it feels like you are in Thailand hehe Staff takes care of you nicely as well! I will be back for sure next time I am in town!

I was waiting for the bar next-door to open because I forgot my cell phone there. I stumbled into…read moreKalabaw by accident.. I was just window shopping on what type of Thai food they had. I walked in and decided to give them a shot. Try something easy ..I got the wonton soup with egg noodles.. the broth was umami and garlicky, and warmed up my soul. The wontons were nice and tender, flavored with shrimp and pork. It was like a warm hug. Hit the spot! Second, I ordered the crispy spicy fish. It was an extraordinary presentation even my Chef friend was delighted to see the culinary expertise of the Chef. And it was also very reasonably priced. The service was excellent. They were very welcoming. The decor of the restaurant is super upscale. It looks like a fancy club. This would be a great place to bring a first date. Overall I was super impressed and very happy that I stumbled into this delicious restaurant. 10/10

We walked over from Pike Place Market and were warmly greeted and seated by Chef Supanot, who…read moreimmediately made us feel welcome. He offered great menu suggestions and shared the story behind the restaurant--his brother designed the space, and he built it with the help of friends, which made the experience feel even more special. The menu is Thai-forward with a few standout dishes from other Asian cuisines mixed in thoughtfully. The décor is gorgeous--an elevated, glamorous tribute to the water buffalo that feels bold yet refined. We ordered the Miang Kham, Crying Tiger, and Mango Salad. I always order Miang Kham when I see it since it's such a rare find, and this one was excellent. The Crying Tiger was tasty but came out more well done than the medium-rare we ordered. That said, we still finished it because the dipping sauce was fantastic and the purple-and-white sticky rice was delicious. The Mango Salad was beautifully prepared with shredded mango that had just the right crunch and tartness. Generous portions served. Even during a busy late afternoon, the chef handled guests with ease and a big smile, serving beautifully executed dishes and cocktails. Very impressive. We'll definitely be bringing friends here next time we're in Seattle. Tip: They do true Thai spice levels here--proceed with caution."

Large order for my large family on a Saturday afternoon. Food service was fast. Sandwiches were…read moreawesome!!! Skip the fries. Not a lot of space to sit, but it is quick and delicous.

I don't know what is up with the curry sauce, but it tasted neither like curry nor sauce. It was…read moremore sour than anything else. I feel like I wasted 16 dollars on something I ended up throwing out. Fries were also lukewarm to cold and had most likely been sitting for an extended period of time. Made me really concerned about if the food has been held at food-safe temperatures.

Good spot that opens late even during holidays. Service is nice and fast. The food is good can't go…read morefully wrong. The meat sticks felt a bit more dry and dense from other similar places.

This spot was a life-saver on a Christmas Eve late evening, as we landed late and needed a snack…read more It was not bus at all so we got our food fairly quick! We got a takeout. The restaurant pretty clean and felt welcoming inside. Overall, the food was pretty good. I really like their hummus, actually. I noticed that they don't give you any spicy sauce (probably unless you ask).

Excellent & freshly made to order deli sandwiches! The owner is always friendly and welcoming! The…read morestore is bright and clean and offer lots of selection!

Excellent neighborhood deli! Cute little spot on the corner, usually quiet with hushed music…read moreplaying. They have seating available inside and outside. Expect longer wait times during the lunch rush on a weekday, but it's worth it! You can also call ahead to place an order, then pick it up - which has become my preferred method. I always get the Reuben with cheddar and my other half, the Jeff Special. They are always generous with the deli meat on them. I usually eat half and save the rest for later. Besides sandwiches, they also have a variety of other lunch sides, snacks, refrigerated drinks, household items, etc. It's very convenient if you just need a couple things and don't want to drive over to a full grocery store. I believe it's a family owned place --everyone there is kind and helpful. They have a punch card system - buy X number of sandwiches and get the next one free!

It had been a few years since we last visited El Gaucho-Seattle! The restaurant is now in a new…read morelocation in the Union Stables building. This is a vintage brick building facing Elliot Bay on Western Ave. a few blocks from El Gaucho's former space. Gone is that funky blue facade and El Gaucho sign. The new space is amazing with high ceilings, an energetic bar area, an open visible kitchen, a large primary dining area, and several private dining spots. From the valet and front of the house to the waiters, El Gaucho provided a welcoming environment! There was only one valet personnel working this Friday night so we had to wait a bit before he returned from the parking area to take our key. Once inside, we were seated immediately. Our server, Sarah and colleagues, were very personable and welcoming, and provided us with exceptional service which made our experience great! El Gaucho sets a romantic mood with its dimly lit interior, white table cloths, tailored waiters, and pianist playing in the background. We started our dinner with glasses on sauvignon blanc and blood orange old fashioned, and a dozen local oysters which were delicious! Next up were our entrees. My wife chose a couple of appetizers, the Wicked Shrimp (which had a nice spicy sauce) and the Diver Sea Scallops which included pommes puree, picatta topping, and lemon beurre blanc. Both of these dishes were excellently prepared and tasted great! Before arriving, I had already decided I was going to try the Canadian Lobster Tail (for those who have followed my reviews are aware, we are pescatarians). At El Gaucho there are several opportunities to enjoy a tableside presentation (caesar salad, flaming sword, Steak Diane, Chateaubriand, baked potato, and a couple desserts). So, the 18 oz Lobster Tail (accompanied with drawn butter and lemon) and baked potato were excellent prepared and presented tableside! We didn't do dessert on this occasion but definitely will on our next visit. We were presented with an after dinner ensemble of grapes, pears, and crackers. I must say the execution in the kitchen for our dinner was excellent as each entree was seasoned appropriately and not overcooked. Kudos to Executive Chef Joe and his team!! The only disappointment is that those wonderful views of Elliot Bay are no longer viewable from inside the new location but that's okay because the food, service, and inside ambiance are first rate.

Just saw my last review was not at the new location and over 8 years old. So, time for an update…read moreas we've been to the new location for a wine dinner, a few cocktail classes followed by a sharing a dinner in the bar. The new location is just north of the Pike Market and Cloudburst Brewery on Western Ave where parking can be challenging. The great news is El Gaucho has valet parking so I drive up to door and let them handle that problem. The interior of course is low-light so get ready if it's late afternoon before sunset for you to go blind from bright light to darkness which is one of the things that makes El Gaucho special. We like to go to special events at El Gaucho where valet is complementary then follow the event with a meal. We have found that ordering the Chateubriand 20oz and share to be the best value and have never been disappointed as always perfectly cooked. The cocktails are top quality and service is impecible. Another plus is you can join their Revelers Club and get points, invites to special events and redeem points toward meal cost.

Cafe Artisan serves fantastic banh mis! The bread was super crispy and not too thick and the…read moregrilled pork was juicy and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed their house sauce, I feel like most banh mi shops just put mayo on their banh mi but Cafe Artisan's house sauce includes garlic and some other spices that I thought added a lot of flavor to the overall sandwich. My two recent banh mis were in SF (Saigon, L&G) and this is quite a bit better than both of them; I actually enjoyed eating this sandwich beyond its nutritional value. Overall, the banh mi is quite cheap for downtown Seattle food ($12), portions are large (especially the meat), and it's quite tasty - highly recommend! The cafe is pretty quiet and most people seem to do takeout. The staff are super nice and friendly. There are other sandwiches aside from banh mis here, might try them next time (and will update this review if I do). 4.6/5

Delicious sandwiches. Loved the Bahn Mi and the hot pressed sandwiches. Fresh, delicious. Super…read moresweet, friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Never disappoints, we've been coming here for our anniversary for about 8 years now - Feb 9th is…read morenational pizza day! Always on time, friendly service and daaaaaank ass za! thanks for giving us reasons to keep coming back! We usually take out buuuut the ambiance is lovely if you're looking to sit.

Rocco's Pizza in Seattle made my birthday unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. The manager's…read morecomplete lack of professionalism and courtesy was staggering. Upon arrival after 9:00 pm on a Tuesday, we asked to set in one of the booth but they said no because of their strict policy for the booth the used x 3 or more people. Meanwhile, all 4 booth were empty. The kind waitress then offered to move us to the bar booth if something opened up, we kindly agreed and simple went on with our night at different table. While on the table my friend picked up 3 small little flowers from the base and said happy birthday to me, and I put the little flowers on my hair, then I told the waitress I hope you don't mind, my friend gave this little flowers from the table it is my birthday, to which the waitress replied happy birthday, I have no problem with that!. Then comes the manager, and tells me sarcastically, that is a cute flower but it is not yours to take, you should have asked permission anyways, I told him with a smile, but is my birthday and it a tiny flower may I keep it? He stated no, because other costumers will come in and there are no flowers in the table. I told him to replace it with another from another table and he said No give it back now please. It is not yours to take!!! Me, already feeling unwelcome and missed treated, yet still stayed but couldn't even finish my pizza because of how upset I was. I told my friend I wanted to leave. After closing the tab, I walked upfront and waited for my friend. Upon walking outside, the managers comes after us screaming "hey give me back the flower" you took it, at this point I was still walking ahead on my friend and I can hear the manager yelling "she stole it" give it back now, she is a thief, you come here to steal is that it? I repeatedly, told him I didn't take it and even open my purse and told him to come search it, but he stormed back in while insulting and yelling to me IN PUBLIC! - I was deeply humiliated in front of absolute strangers. I didn't see my friend taking the flower either, and if he did, he never gave it to me otherwise, I would have throw it at his face. The luck of hospitality, professionalism, and simply compassion and dignity from this person is Absolutely Unacceptable. I was treated with far more respect and the Four Seasons (and they did give me flowers), than this ridiculous place. It is a shame that the owner would allow someone like this to be the front of the business. And I feel deeply sorry for their employees to have to endure this person as I saw on their eyes the embarrassment they felt. I deserve nothing else but an apology for the way I was treated. I too work in hospitality, I know what is like to provide costumer service providing healthcare and never in my wildest days would I ever treat anyone with such disrespect and unprofessionalism. I recommend this person to be replace or re train. Otherwise it will only affect the business.

It's become a dumping ground for the homeless, vagabonds and dodgy people in general…read more It's just not safe to shop there since 2021 and it's only getting worse and worse. The owners changed 2 years ago and the prices have jumped up as well. I've had enough after two close calls with the dregs of humanity. Don't go after dark, the weekend or heck at all. Seattle voting habits of the left are showing their consequences. Ruining business, neighbourhoods and society. Another casualty here.

The photos do not represent what the store really looks like. Lots of empty shelves. Be cautious as…read moreyou approach the store as you have to go past several street people in front of the entrance. Stick to a Safeway or other major chain grocery store even if you have to go several miles out of your way to do so.

Not gluten free. Online it is advertised as such but again the food is made on the same grills as…read moregluten food. This is not suitable for celiac. The attendant at the store was friendly and directed us to the prepackaged section of gluten free food and tried giving us recommendations in town for gluten free. We settled on some snacks and water.

Great little deli conveniently located steps from the Grand Hyatt. Was impressed with the variety…read moreof Japanese sake. The guy behind the counter quickly and expertly made me a delicious hot roast beef panini paired with a split of prosecco. Highly recommend!