We always enjoy 1900 5th at the Westin. It's a lobby bar so they let us sit in the lobby with our…read moredog but still have food and drinks. The server always remembers us even though we only stay here twice a year. He's great. It's usually pretty lively on the weekend and food comes quick as do drinks. I had a vesper martini and it went well with the vibes.

HOTEL LOUNGING (4.75 stars)…read more - FOOD/DRINKS: good - PRICES: The Westin isn't cheap, neither is their restaurant - SERVICE: Good - AMBIANCE: Nice and on the higher end. Comfy couch area and bar area This is the restaurant bar/lounge/restaurant inside the Westin so do expect hotel prices. Being a guest at the Westin, I received a $20 voucher to used at the restaurants/eateries inside the Westin - just charge to your room! Here, this will only get you a drink or a small appetizer. My voucher was used towards a cocktail and then I ordered food. :: 1900 ORIGINALS :: Hidden Passion Novo Fogo Cachaça, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Citrus, Bubbles - I haven't had a really good and smooth cocktail in awhile and this one was the one. It was refreshing, smooth, lightly fruity. Great nightcap. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :: MAIN FARE :: CHICKEN WINGS - Crispy bone-in wings, fried to perfection. Choice of: Curry, Chipotle Garlic Parmesan, or Maple Bourbon. Served with celery and carrots, side of ranch or blue cheese dressing. I had plain chicken wings with ranch on the side. I asked how many wings and was told 8 regular chicken wings but in reality there were 10 and they were extra small chicken wings (the kind I like). The crispy seasoned skin was yummy. Of course, chicken wings pairs well with veggie sticks. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :: SERVICE :: It was pretty good but I felt the bar tenders were too consumed talking to one or two customers that they forget there are other ones. Regardless of pricing, I am a fan of Hotel bar/lounge/restaurants. Different vibe and I like it. Mostly business people or travelers but I feel comfortable at them. Especially when I don't like big crowds or being in crowds at all. Until the next review...

Radiator Whiskey was awesome! First of all, we were able to grab seats at the bar instantly--a…read moreshocker considering it was after 6 PM. And then we were seated at a table within five minutes. What a pleasant surprise! We were celebrating a big anniversary, so we settled in for a leisurely meal with a "we're-glad-we're-walking-home" amount of alchohol (Heh.) We had the Radiator Barrel Picks flight for $33 (Angel's Envy, Russell's Reserve, Maker's Mark Select Volume 3), and it rocked our world. We also really enjoyed the Local flight for $20 (Westland Single Malt, OOLA Bourbon, Woodinville Rye). I had the current Barrel Aged Cocktail, which was... fine. Not mind-blowing. MUCH better was hubby's Triad (Four Roses Single Barrel, Los Vecinos, Ciociaro Amaro, black pepper tincture, lemon bitters, Szechuan spritz). It was unlike anything either of us had ever had--in the best possible way. Complex, weird, and absolutely delicious. Alas, we were already ridiculously full from feasting our way through Seattle all day, but our waiter was awesome and happily let us split everything. We had the Steak & Potatoes (seared coulotte, roasted duck-fat potatoes, rapini salad, pickled onion), and those potatoes were legitimately one of the best things we ate on the entire trip. Somehow crispy and rich on the outside but astonishingly light and fluffy inside. We also shared the Fried Bread Pudding with bourbon caramel and whipped cream, because apparently there is always room for fried bread pudding. The restaurant itself is cozy, quirky, and masculine in a really fun way, and the staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and never made us feel rushed. If we lived in Seattle, this would absolutely be our "we have something to celebrate" place.

This place is suspiciously highly rated, making me question the legitimacy of the reviews here…read more My experience was less than stellar and here is a list of observations of which each one would have been enough to deter me from coming back. In no particular order. It's a greasy spoon .... so unclean the tables are sticky. Enough said. I could not confirm that it was real Woodford Reserve Bourbon in my custom Manhattan, and by the insta-headaches it gave me, it certainly wasn't. Serving well-whiskey under brand label is illegal and the Washington State Liquor Board wouldn't take kindly if I reported it on my phone before even paying the bill the next time. Radiator Whiskey with a entire wall full of Whiskey bottles is playing with fire and just crossed the line with me. I will be back to check up on that. The pulled pork sandwich was ok, but minimalist dry with just a sprinkle of coleslaw and red onions. So was the side salad, dry, with the dressing being 'barely there.' Barely there was also the AC on this night of a heatwave. With closed windows. I was sweaty and couldn't wait to get out into fresh air of the same temperature while sticking to my table. As for the vibe, they play alternative punk rock, maybe a bit too loud for good conversation. All I can say here is each to their own, but the place just wasn't for me.

Had a few drinks and two dozen oysters while staying at the attached Kimpton Palladian hotel. The…read moredrinks were great, oysters, local and sweet, decor and vibes, impeccable. Additional shout out to Huntley for being a great knowledgeable bartender who also made a great mocktail, and just being an all around lovely personl

We very much enjoyed a couple happy hour drinks and noshes at this attractive bar in the Palladium…read moreKimpton. Both bartenders were genuinely friendly and helpful and the drinks and eats were both good and reasonably priced. We'll be back.

Stopped here on our fifth anniversary for dinner, and had a great time! We were seated quickly, and…read morethe staff were super nice. We got a couple drinks and did not enjoy them, and they replaced them for no charge. We ordered the mushroom confit, the hush puppies, and the vegetarian pasta. All of which were delicious! We especially loved the pasta. The sauce was creamy and the burrata on top was delicious. It was a very nice dinner, and I would definitly go back again!

I tried Ben Paris while staying at the State Hotel, and the service was beyond terrible…read more The restaurant was nearly empty, yet after being seated and served water, I waited 20 minutes and no one ever came to take my order. I eventually had to call someone over, pay for the water, and leave. I later gave the restaurant another chance, but the food took forever to arrive and was completely cold. Nothing about the meal justified the wait or the price. I travel frequently and have rarely experienced service this poor. Slow service, cold food, and staff who seem completely unavailable. I would not return or recommend it.

The food and service from our server was excellent!!…read more The one star is due to the bartender (maybe security guard???) making a snarky, and quite frankly, unnecessary announcement to my family / our table. Upon arrival, we were informed that last call for food and drinks from the bar was in 5 minutes, which we were okay with (and yes, felt bad for being a last minute drop in table). After our drinks and food were brought out, we were told by our server that security would be closing the doors soon but we were welcome to stay and hang out for a bit. We did have to remind him that we ordered dessert, and he brought it out right away. HOWEVER, a few minutes later the bartender came over and said "Hey guys, we closed a few minutes ago, so we will need to wrap it up and get you guys out of here. Okay?". Uhm, no, not okay. As a former server, I felt that he was EXTREMELY rude and was delivered his announcement in a snarky tone. 1. If it's not your table, communicate with the server before you talk to their table, regardless of what it's about. 2. We hadn't even gotten our check yet, so maybe bring that over before you say anything about us leaving. 3. ALWAYS treat your customers with respect, regardless of the time, regardless of operating hours; ESPECIALLY when they are paying as much as this place charges for food and drinks. (Yes, it is a nicer restaurant, but that is beside the point).

From my nephew Wyatt,…read more the service was amazing . the food was perfect not over cooked and not undercooked. the tables were clean. the drinks are amazing and refreshing. the bathrooms are clean and shiny. everyone was kind. and I truly enjoyed the service. I definitely recommend it to you. 10 stars!

Final stop on last night's GNO and arguably one of the best places in Seattle to end a night…read more The Nest is sexy. There's really no other way I want to describe it. The rooftop views are some of the best in the city, especially once Seattle starts lighting up, and the atmosphere is ultimately what you show up and stay for. Drinks are definitely pricey at $20+, but I appreciate that the snacks remain closer to happy hour pricing. We ordered the shishito peppers and hummus plate for around $11-$12 each, which felt surprisingly reasonable considering the setting. Staff was suuuuper nice! And after striking out on espresso martinis at our previous stop, we finally got our redemption here. The Nest's espresso martini ranks somewhere mid-tier for me compared to others around the city, but at that point we were just happy to have one in hand. You're definitely paying a premium for cocktails, but the food pricing helps balance things out and that view makes a pretty convincing argument for staying for another round. Come for a drink. Stay because Seattle looks really good from up here.

This was my second time at The Nest, and I really came back with an open mind to give it another…read morechance. The first time, we had a reservation and were charged a $50 table fee, so this time we went without a reservation and thankfully avoided that fee. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just aren't really my favorite. The snack food wasn't anything that stood out to me, and I gave the espresso martinis another try this time around, but they still weren't my favorite. That said, you really can't beat the views! The rooftop atmosphere is gorgeous, and the staff has always been incredibly sweet and welcoming both times I've visited. It's just not my personal favorite rooftop in Seattle when it comes to the overall food and drink experience.

Woof. I feel horrible writing this review, but my friends and I had the worst experience at Queen…read moreCity this weekend. I want to preface this by saying the staff was very kind, but the restaurant was very understaffed. We waited about 20 minutes for 2 glasses of wine, and an hour and half for our food, that arrive cold, somehow over and undercooked? We ordered a garlic shrimp dish that arrived as small cocktail shrimp in a bowl of butter, and the market fish was about 6oz of fish on a plate of sauce for $37. Maybe an off night for them, but as someone who frequented Queen City when Linda was the owner it makes me so sad to have this type of an experience. I truly hope the new owners take the steps to make this the special place we all knew and loved.

We are SO lucky to have Queen City back again! One of our all-time favorite places - we've been…read morecoming here for 35 years. Anyone and everyone who ever loved it before, come back because it's like coming home... but better! The food is delicious - we love the sauteed calamari appetizer and clams & mussels on the happy hour menu, we love the carbonara and lamb burger and steak frites and spinach salad and ceasar salad - honestly, ALL of it. And Trevor not only makes us laugh with his wry wit, but also makes the perfect gin martini! He truly goes out of his way all around - even makes a point of remembering repeat customers by making little notes in his book. We feel very welcome every time we walk in the door. Let's keep this local gem glistening for a long time to come!

It was close to the hotel. Went in and not impressed at first. No menu other than qr code…read more Waitress was good. Party of 6 and she was very attentive. Food came out quick and was very tasty. I had crab melt and fries and im so happy woth my selection.

Amazing Rueben sandwiches and bar games. Would recommend going with some friends! Great vibe and…read morestaff