Bacco's Café - Seattle…read more Darrin ordered the corned beef hash, and WOW -- this was one of those dishes you're nervous to order because it can go so wrong... but this one went very right. The corned beef was incredibly flavorful and tender, served with perfectly cooked eggs, thick grilled onions, and delicious potatoes. Even the sourdough toast was perfectly golden and tasty. Every bite was on point. I had the brioche French toast, and it was just right -- sweet but not overly sweet -- topped with honey and maple butter. I can tell it's a favorite because I saw several plates heading to other tables while we were there. Apologies for the photos -- we completely forgot to take them before diving in! That should tell you how good it looked. We were seated around the corner in the downstairs area. I would have preferred the cute, cozy upstairs space, but we didn't want to wait -- and it was still comfortable. Like many Seattle spots, the tables are a little close together, but totally manageable. Service was great -- Adrian was on par and took good care of us. Would I go again? Absolutely. Next time I'll just request upstairs seating.

Went on a food tour with a chef and he recommended this place. We had passed a few days in a row…read moreand there is always a small line out front. The day we tried it there was the same line. I thought we'd have to wait a while but a guy came out and took us from the end of the line and sat us. I guess they had some spots open up and we were seated. There seems to be 3 areas to sit, outside, inside by a bar and and a second inside place. Menu looked great. Plenty of options. From Yelp it looked like omelets were the way to go. The chef said they did dunngeoness crab well so I ordered it. I learned, I don't like dunngeoness crab however, the omelet portion was good, the side salad tasty and the biscuit was just amazing!! My partner loved their omelet, chose the potatoes and also, thought the biscuit was outstanding. They also raved over a pineapple flavored juice they ordered. I would definitely return to get more of those biscuits and to choose a different omelet. Service was fast. ambience inside is okay. If we had had time I'd imagine it would be nice to sit outdoors or the other indoor area.

I've been to Goldfinch Tavern over 5-6 times in the past few years for every meal. This was…read moreprobably the best dinner I've had in awhile. Service: 3/5. Our main server was not the best tbh. Disappeared for part of the time, no warmth/emotion and almost seemed unhappy to be there. Would have hoped for a bit more at such a nice restaurant. Conversely, the busser was lovely and made up for some of what she was lacking. Atmosphere: The restaurant is going through a remodel is half of the space is walled off. Makes the dining room a bit darker than usual but it was full and lively for a Monday evening. Food: Starters: We ordered a couple of starters to share and individual entrees for a table of 4. Prosciutto and Burrata was standard, although the cured meat was difficult to separate and serve cleanly. Penn Cove Mussels were delicious, tried to sop up all that remaining broth with bread service. Entrees: All looked good and were finished by all of us - I ordered the special with Scallops and it was outstanding, my plate was completely clean as I finished all of it. Dessert: All of us ordered ice cream. The Chai Masala was outstanding, Pistachio was average. Overall a great meal, with some opportunity for the main waitstaff but otherwise the view, ambience and food were excellent.

Visited the restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle today. Our server Sarah was kind and…read moreattentive, but it was clear she had no power to actually fix issues. We ordered drinks, wings, burgers, and fries. The wings were overly salty, the fries were extremely salty, and the burgers were sloppy compared to our first visit. Last time the burgers had a nice charcoal flavor and felt properly cooked. This time they felt rushed and messy. After spending $170+ we decided to mention it to the manager. Unfortunately the response was disappointing. Alex, the manager, simply said he would "let the kitchen know." No effort to address the situation, no curiosity, no service recovery. It felt like I was filing a report instead of giving feedback as a customer. For a place charging Four Seasons prices, you expect Four Seasons hospitality. Sarah did what she could, but management completely missed the moment. Between the food inconsistency, the weak response from management, and the odd layout of the space, I won't be returning. Overpriced and poorly handled.

Wow! I love their steak and Old Fashioned! Highly recommend!…read moreGood portions and excellent service and quality!

The Carlile Room was close to our downtown hotel so we decided to eat there on a Friday night. What…read morea treat. The decor is mid-century hipster and the menu has many delicious choices. It is named after the singer Brandi Carlile, not to be confused with Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of the Go-Go's. I had the flat iron steak and fries. It came with a peppercorn cream sauce that was fantastic. The steak was cooked medium rare, as I requested, and was quite tasty dipped in the sauce. My sister ordered the beef short ribs and an apricot caprese. The short ribs came with asparagus, a chayote puree, and was topped with a spring onion chermoula, which she removed because it was too spicy. The apricot caprese consisted of whipped mozzarella, mint, sprouts, and pistachios with crostini. It was a big hit. They also have an extensive drink menu and my sister had a Zazzou mocktail made with pineapple juice and hibiscus. She enjoyed it. Both of our meals were served fairly quickly and our waitress was attentive. I highly recommend the Carlile Room for a scrumptious dinner in downtown Seattle.

This place is truly something to brag about!!…read more Food: Excellent restaurant experience. Everything we ordered was delicious, flavorful, and superb! Service: We were greeted immediately, drinks were served quickly, and the food was ready to impress our taste buds. Ambiance: warm, modern, and inviting--making the dining experience even better. The best part was that it was only a few steps from our room at Hotel 1000. Fully satisfied with the food, service, and overall experience.

The food was fantastic!! I finally got my fish and chips the way they were supposed to be, fresh…read moreand delicious! Prawns and Brussels were perfect, spot on!! My wife had the Crab Louie and loved it!! It was perfect!! It was a very good vibe there and it was a pleasant experience! They would have been 5 stars for sure if the service wasn't so slow. Our server was very pleasant, however, she wasn't very attentive and it wasn't very busy at all! We would ask for something then she would forget what we even asked for and would take forever to bring anything to the table. We were surprised since everything was so spot on at this place! I do recommend this restaurant for sure!! Food was fabulous...just be make sure your server takes care of you.

My friend and I came for happy hour during a weekday and were able to get seats without a…read morereservation. Our first impression was that the restaurant is beautifully set up, with lots of natural lighting and a nice variety of seating arrangements. We ordered the burger, which was flavorful and a great size, especially considering it was on the happy hour menu. We also tried the garlic knots, which came in a set of four, making them perfect for us to share. The service was great, with our waiter checking in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be back; this is a fantastic happy hour spot in Seattle!

The food here was pretty decent! We got the bagel lox & ham Benedict & crab omelet. No complaints…read moreabout the flavor or texture! The service and food times was great, everything came out in 10 minutes and our server was very attentive. Seating is great, plenty of space for singles and groups.

We stayed at the Lotte Hotel Seattle and stopped by Charlotte for a couple of drinks. After…read moreenjoying the atmosphere, we decided to make a dinner reservation--and we're so glad we did. This has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in Seattle. We had the trap-raised ribeye and the halibut, and both dishes were absolutely exceptional. The service was phenomenal from start to finish, and the wine selection was excellent, with plenty of great options to pair with dinner. Charlotte consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience, and we definitely look forward to coming back on our next trip to Seattle.

A friend and I decided to check out Happy Hour at Charlotte on our way back from seeing the latest…read moreWA Women Painters exhibit (don't miss it) at Columbia Center. Arrival was a bit confusing: there's no host station at the entrance. We finally flagged down a waiter, who told us to seat ourselves. We did just that, then waited quite a while to be acknowledged. Feeling decadent, we both ordered the Truffle Fries, which sounded just delectable. They arrived before any table settings did, meaning we had to flag down our server again just to get plates, cutlery, and napkins. Sigh. Service was lackadaisical - and the lounge wasn't crowded. We later discovered a gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all orders. Not noticing this until after we'd already paid meant that our server, Michael, was paid a 40% tip. The "Truffle Fries" were a letdown: not hand-cut, as you'd expect from an establishment like Charlotte, but ordinary frozen french fries with a dusting of parmesan on top. So not worth the calories...we ate about a quarter of them. On our way out, our server thanked us by our first names - a bit disarming, and a little too casual for our taste, especially as women dining without men at the table. Yes, the ambience is chic and the views panoramic. But everything else fell flat.

Definitely a nice spot with a good look at the sunset of your there at the right time with a window…read moretable. Staff were solid and very helpful with the menu. I got the confit pork shank which was one of the best meals I've had all year. The meat fell off the bone and the pear and chili oil made it explode in your mouth. 10/10 could not recommend more. We also got a charcuterie app which wasn't your typical board. The meats were good especially the sausage and mustard. Getting there can be a little confusing. It's in the second floor of the building across from the market. I didn't see any signs and had to call for some help haha. Just up the stairs across from the pig.

Not the best dinner spot for a vegetarian. I was disappointed that there's only one vegetarian…read moreoption, with the vague title of "vegetarian entrée" on the menu. It turned out to be a sample platter of the sides from the other entrees, plus 2 falafel with hummus. I'm not sure why the menu doesn't just say that. The falafel were so crispy I had difficulty cutting them with a knife, and the insides were so dry. The hummus was probably fine but had some sort of tomato or red pepper topping that overcomplicated it. My favorite was the potato gnocchi with brussel sprout sample. I would have preferred that as the entire entree. That said, the beet salad was delicious. And the pistachio gelato with sea salt chocolate chip cookie really saved the meal for me. The service at dinner for a larger group was very attentive and accommodating. Overall, this seems like a nicer restaurant option in the Market but I wish there were more options available on the menu for vegetarians.

The parking was an absolute bear but the vibe of the place was very cool and our server Kevin was…read more absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond repeatedly even on a very busy night. For drinks my husband got a south paw- which wasn't even on the menu but Kevin said no problem! Kevin also helped me decide on the spring fever and I loved it; I've never had rhubarb in a drink before and really liked it and loved the cardamom notes. The south paw was a perfect pick for something bourbon forward. Apps: We couldn't decide between the beef carpaccio and the prawn &pomelo appetizer but finally settled on the P&P but Kevin surprised us by bringing both and so glad he did. They were both amazing and so very different. Loved the unique flavors of the P&P and the carpaccio was def the best carpaccio I've ever had. Rich and smooth. So perfectly done. For mains we got the king salmon and the halibut special. We couldn't decide which was better! The halibut was delicious with micro greens and a unique sauce. There was a bonus fish on top which seemed a little extraneous imo but I still enjoyed it. The salmon was also perfectly done with greens and corn and a tasty gastrique sauce. Somehow we had room for dessert and got the sticky chocolate tart. I think Kevin was concerned we picked the weakest choice so he threw a tasting of Licor 43 to complement our dessert gratis! I hadn't even heard of Licor 43 and it was incredible. It went perfectly with our dessert and as a meal ended. Wish we lived in Seattle bc we would be going to salt harvest all the time. Hope Kevin is still there when we come visit again!

Went here for a work dinner and really enjoyed the food and vibes. Pretty expensive for the amount…read moreof food you get so i probably wouldn't go there if I was paying lol. Great flavor and cod was cooked perfectly and very crispy yet flaky. Also its ontop of a hotel which is interesting but adds to the overall ambiance which! Service was also exceptional.