Hands down one of my favorite places in Seattle. JP and I were craving a burger and hadn't been to the Palace Kitchen in awhile so it was a done deal. He ordered the parsnip soup to start and I had the beet salad....soup was okay but I LOVED the salad. We split the burger (added white cheddar because no cheese should be orange) and bacon on the side for the boy. The burger was fabulous as always. Fries weren't super crispy, but that may have been a good thing because then I didn't eat too many. We finished with the bartlett pear sorbet which had an odd texture...it just wasn't doing it for me. So yes, my review is mixed so why the 4 stars you may ask...because even the slight misses at the Palace Kitchen are still better than a lot of other places for the money and the service was incredible, as always! read more

We went there for my bachelorette 3 years ago and never been back! Everything was too salty and not up to par.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better restaurant in Seattle. Consistently fresh, inventive courses served by true professionals who's serving skill is sublime - a gentle breeze. Do not miss the olive poppers, the goat cheese fondue or the rabbit. Oh, and why did they get rid of one of their best desserts, the churros? read more

Goat cheese fondue, all you can eat pistachios, and consistent, friendly bartenders. A standard.

I really liked The Palace Kitchen. The food was absolutely exquisite and the feel of the place was dark and cozy. I can say it's almost perfect. I wanted to LOVE it but our server was definitely off his game. Our menu: Crispy Pig Ear-What?!? Yes, it was delicious! The sauce that came with it was smoky with a bit of spice. I only wish we had some spicy vinegar with it then it would've been a home run! Rotisserie Chicken-OMG! The skin was salty and perfectly crisp while the meat was amazingly tender and juicy. I loved the grilled pear, the sauteed kale and mash potatoes it was served with! Palace Burger-pretty good, juicy and HUGE! Coconut Pie---THIS WAS THE BEST PART OF OUR EXPERIENCE! You MUST get this dessert. I could've and would've eaten the entire thing if the BFF woudl've let me. So, there was so much to LOVE about this place but instead I left just really liking it. I suppose if our server didn't appear to not only hate his job but also paying customers so much our LIKE would've become a LOVE for The Palace Kitchen. read more

I went here with a work colleague b/c our meetings had run past 9:30pm and we were too late to try one of the big seafood restaurants near the water b/c they close at 10pm. Seattle people need their sleep I guess. So we found this place after asking a few other places what might still be open. It is dark inside like a bar with dark bricks and wood work. I had the Palace burger royale. A play on royal with cheese dialogue in Pulp Fiction, perhaps? It was really well done and tastey. The french fries were perfectly done. With that I had the Odin ruby and Diamond knot ales which were great. The service was very nice and professional. Not too expensive either. I'd go again for sure. read more

The Palace Kitchen burger used to be number one on my burger list, it has only recently been replaced by the secret Lazlo/Foreign Cinema burger. PK burger really is a triumph though. I mean the Lazlo burger is like in Zoolander when Hansel pulls his underwear out of his pants during the walk off, it is a freak burger. It's like fairies made that burger out of magic. Palace is still one of my favorite places though, consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, late hours and usually good service. Also this restaurant houses my favorite painting of all time, make sure you check it out. read more

They say you can discover a lot about a city by it's architecture. And while that statement may hold water, (so says the architect from a former life) I truly believe that the way to understand a city's true colors is to immerse yourself into it's dining culture and eat your way through it! In doing research about Seattle's culinary scene, one name kept popping up again and again: Tom Douglas. He's a multiple James Beard Award Winner as well as an Iron Chef Winner and Restauranteur of the Year, (he's got nine underneath his belt, and they're pretty vast in range of dining level and service). Now, I'm not Celebrity Chef Starf*#ker, but it peaks my interest when I see the success of a regional entrepreneur and to be honest, his restaurants all looked imaginative and captivating... (Tibetan Dumpling House anyone? anyone?) So the first restaurant we picked in the Douglas empire was Palace Kitchen. I don't know why, maybe it was the rave online about their Palace Burger Royale or the Goat Cheese Lavender Fondue; there was something really attractive about the melange of menu items that exuded gourmet as well as comfort, (the latter which, has become a key decision maker in dining selection and...alas, a dying breed). As you enter, you are immediately enveloped in a romantic rustic interior, an ode to it's original architectural structure with it burnt red brick walls, high wood beam ceilings and an gigantic three sided bar. The rustic quality that preserved it's previous iterations is a theme that kept popping up during our travels in the Pacific Northwest, and it is one that I am passionately fond of. In the midst of stark, jail-like restaurant interiors, (in slit-my-wrists gray colored walls that have no ability to insulate any sound whatsoever) it is a relief and instant comfort to be immersed in a warmness that opens your psyche for the feeding the senses... We started the evening with the House Sangria- a murky fuchsia colored concoction that surprisingly, tasted flavorful with a combination of tart fruitiness and wine tannins. On this occasion, it was delicious and actually unique with a stronger citrus component that was sweeter rather than tart, and had less of a cider flavor, an appealing attribute when one is trying to avoid the curly fruit adornments ever present in a mixologist's arsenal. For appetizers, we had the Goat Cheese and Lavender Fondue-it sounded so exotic, and yet the thrill of ordering it was that it could go horribly wrong! (like Laura Ashley threw up in your mouth or something)...It was super cool- really just a hint of the lavender and mostly a creamy liquid-like goat cheese fondue that you could cover generously onto the bread and apples, which were presented unpretentiously in their natural form. It was refreshing in it's airy solidity (not too heavy as an app, but still substantial without much guilt).. Palace Kitchen serves a Homemade Tagliatelle with Caramelized Beacon Hill Flowering Broccoli , Garlic, Anchovy, Pancetta and Mama Lil's Hot Peppers with Shaved Parmesan on top. Dry Pasta dishes are one of my all time favorite, and we have her a well executed dish; the Olive oil mixed with the anchovies gives it a nutty flavor, (rather than fishy) while the hot peppers give the pasta the right amount of heat. The crisp Broccoli goes so well with the chewy pasta and with eat bite, the combination is instant oral gratification. The Palace Burger Royale - half pound of Handground Chuck with thick juicy cuts of Bacon with Beecher's Cheddar (you MUST visit Beecher's if you're in Seattle-it's dairy heaven) on an Onion Bun from Dahlia Bakery (another Tom Douglas venue). I found the Burger to be well juicy and flavorful, a quintessential mouthwatering sandwich with the Bacon and Cheddar complimenting the flavor profile. The bread was delicious, if not a little big, giving the Burger a larger than life perception. As gourmet as get all without being overly complicated, it stands up well against all the over hyped Burgers proliferating F&B venues across the country catching up to the American Comfort Food revival trend. Fries cooked to perfection and served with Mayonnaise as well as Ketchup...enough said, you had me at Mayo... Getting full is such a drag, but there was no negotiation, we had to get dessert! And the dessert on our radar: The Triple Coconut Cream Pie-it had received rave reviews, fluffy, creamy Coconut Creme filling with White Chocolate Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut flakes on top. It has forever ruined any other creme pie for me, I even loved the crust, which is usually the low point in most pie dishes for me-this was crumbly and light without any heaviness that usually weighs down the filling. Thoroughly satisfied, we discovered some dishes that blew us away and more importantly, enjoy the culture of Seattle and it's ability to set the right mood for culinary consumption!!! We will be back, and next time, we're ordering dessert first!!! read more

After wandering around downtown looking for a place to snack at 10PM on a Monday night, we stumbled upon Palace Kitchen. We ended up eating a much bigger snack than we anticipated. We got a cute little table next to the window...which would've been perfect for people watching if there were people walking around at 10PM. - Grilled Chicken Wings - 5 stars - Absolutely delicious and full of flavor, even the meat inside the wings were infused with flavor. The wings were a hearty size. The coriander cream sauce that came with it was also very good. - Mussels - 5 stars....The mussels were huge! So plump and juicy. Turns out they got it from Taylors Seafood over at Pike Place Market and they said they were unusually large this year. The broth was a perfect blend of basil, wine, and lemon. Perfect for dipping a crusty bread. - Tomato Soup - 4 stars...Very solid tomato soup. It wasn't as memorable as the other two dishes, but it was a notch above your normal tomato soup. Great service...good sized portions and delicious food. This was the only Tom Douglas restaurant that we tried. We would definitely come back just for the chicken wings. read more

This place is a solid 4 stars. Came here with a party of 8 on a Monday night and they managed to get us in in about 30 minutes. The service was prompt and friendly and, who knew?, Monday is half price wine day. We had a collection of small plates including clams, gnocchi, beet salad, squash blossoms, and wings -- as well as a five cheese sampler. For dessert we did the coconut cream pie and a chocolate flan. The food, overall, was very good and the wines were definitely the right price. As an aside, the four adults sat at one table and our four kids were at a table a good way from us, but the staff made this go off without a hitch. Would definitely come bak. read more

I ordered the burger here and while it wasn't mind-blowingly good (as I believe a $15 burger should be), it was quite tasty and had delicious fries along with it. But beyond the good food, our server, Emily, was super attentive and helpful. Loved the classy, old-school vibe of this place and definitely will return. read more

I enjoy the food at Palace Kitchen. Pros -Great Menu with unexpected options -Great seasoning and taste -Great temperatures on prepared meats -Good drink selections Cons -Noisy -Crowded -So-so service (The wait for drink refills can be a bit long. Also, I don't like struggling to catch a servers attention.) I'll definitely go back to the Palace Kitchen to enjoy the food. read more

First time in on New Year's Eve. We did not have a reservation but they were still able to sit five of us immediately. Started with some appetizers - Lavender and goat cheese fondue (reg menu) and the seared lamb belly with roasted garlic soubise, tokyo turnips, baby carrot and ginger compressed pear (special New Year's menu). The lavender was able to brilliantly tone down the harshness, usually accompanied by goat cheese. The lamb belly simply melted in my mouth. Every bite was delightful. For the entrees - Three of us got the $20 hamburger. What surprised me here was the typical tomato and onion that comes on the side of any burger, you get anywhere, was pickled. That was a nice surprise for me. It really brought all of the flavors together. The bun also deserves an honorable mention. Baked at their Dahlia bakery, this bun was soft and had terrific flavor. My two other companions got the organic rotisserie chicken with port orford cranberry chutney served with greens and mashed yukon potatoes (reg menu) and braised short ribs with buttered celeriac, faro gnocchi, king oyster mushroom, pomegranate and cress (New Years Eve menu). All of the desserts sounded amazing but we had to skip due to the fact that was were so full from such a wonderful meal. Our staff was attentive and knowledgeable (we ordered several glasses of wine to pair with the meal) and made our evening start off with a bang. I am excited to go back to try other offerings off the menu and I was pleasantly surprised at my experience due to the fact that I have had lesser experiences at other Tom Douglas establishments. Great date spot or to celebrate an occasion. I will be back. read more

I have mixed feelings about this T.D. restaurant. Atmosphere. Stellar. Warm, inviting, and really pleasant. Equally perfect for a small group or an intimate dinner. Service. Our server was helpful, with a nice dose of humor, and seemed to take our feedback seriously. Food. Eh. This is where I'm torn. I chose a vegetarian plate with mushrooms, leeks, and rice noodles. It arrived on a large plate and looked ridiculously small. I was a pretty letdown -- and hungry! My companions all ordered meat plates, which arrived with plenty of protein to fill you up. Everyone shared a little bit of their meat so I wouldn't feel hungry at the end of the meal. I'm not vegetarian, but I definitely feel vegetarians get shafted at Palace Kitchen. As for the meat dishes, here was the feedback from my companions: -The pork chop was flavorful, but dry. -The fish was bland, but well-cooked. -The burger was great all-around. -The half chicken was more than enough to feed a single person and had great flavor. Overall, I'm hesitant to say I would give it a second try. I wasn't overly impressed with this Tom Douglas creation. read more

We always get the Burger Royale with all the fixings. Burgers are made with freshly ground top sirloin and they taste it. You can ask them to be cooked to your liking. We feel it's the best burger in Seattle. Drinks are a little pricey but strong. Service is always friendly and good. The only disappointment is they don't take reservations so unless you get there before 5:00 pm chances are you'll have to wait for a table. read more

My boyfriend and I chose the Palace Kitchen when searching for a special restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. There seemed to be a lot of buzz about this chef and his food, and it seemed right up our alley - fresh, seasonal, local cuisine. At first, the place lived up to our expectations. The service was excellent, and the wait staff was excited to explain the daily menu. We were pleased that the staff could identify the source of most of their produce (although we were a little perplexed as to why they would feature watermelon if it was grown in California. Last I checked, CA is not within 100 miles of WA). After an appetizer of goat cheese fondue, we settled in for what we thought would be an excellent meal. My boyfriend was excited about the pig, and I was stoked to see an entire entree dedicated to summer vegetables. Unfortunately, the entrees left us disappointed. My boyfriend described his pig as "good," but certainly not outstanding. The summer vegetable dish, quite frankly, offended me. I was so excited for this dish. There is nothing better than biting into a fresh, local, in-season piece of produce. To have a carrot that tastes like nothing but carrot, a bright red strawberry sweetened only by the sun, to savor what a summer squash tastes like at its peak, to have produce bursting with flavor with next to no added ingredients or tricks, that's got to be the best dining experience I can imagine, and what I expect from a place that prides itself on seasonal menus. What I got instead was a plate of charred vegetables and crouton. Every time I think about it I get more disappointed. The zucchini was charred! What?? Have you ever tashed a summer squash in the summer? It's heavenly. Why on earth would you drizzle it in bacon fat (that's what it tasted like anyway) and burn it to a crisp? I want to taste my food - especially if you supposedly took the time and care to grow it in your own garden and feature it by itself as an entree. Instead, I tasted the grill. I couldn't even taste the fresh basil leaves on top. How can fresh basil not stand out? I couldn't even finish becasue the more I ate the more burnt everything tasted. It was the exact opposite of what I come to expect from a seasonal vegetable dish. Very disappointing. The meal partially redeemed itself with dessert. The cobbler was excellent. I purposely chose a dessert with berries in it, since I assumed they could at least conjure up some sweet berries. We really wanted to like this place, but it fell short. Eating in Seattle made us appreciate living and eating in California that much more. read more

After reading some negative comments about the service, I was tentative. But I had read enough praise about the food to suppress my worry. My hesitation melted away as soon as we entered the room. From hostess to bartender to server, we were met with smiles, enthusiasm, and recommendations. The drinks were wonderful. I had the grapefruit gimlet and my hubby tried the salt and pepper martini. It was like the bartender read his mind when she offered habanero-stuffed olives for his tini. I would order either one on a future visit. We then ordered the mussels, and the goat cheese and lavender fondue. None of these ingredients are typically things that we get excited about, but the dishes were unreal. My only regret was not having more bread to mop up the abundant mussel juices. After savoring the starters, we moved on to a burger (him) and flat iron steak (me), both of which I highly recommend. The mashed potatoes and greens that accompanied my steak were the perfect complement. We were absolutely stuffed, and ready to ask for the check when our server brought us a slice of the coconut cream pie. Oh.My.Gosh. We found room for this amazing treat, and I think I dreamed about it that night. I'm already plotting to find an occasion to go back... read more

I recently went here for the first time for happy hour before seeing a movie at Cinerama. I follow a vegan diet, and am accustomed to having few (if any) choices on a happy hour menu but am always willing to give it a try anyway. The only item on the happy hour menu that didn't have meat on it (other than a salad that had truffles on it -- gross!) was cheese fries, minus the cheese. I mentioned to the bartender that I don't eat cheese, and asked whether I could order the cheese fries without the cheese. I should pause here to say that I am not the type of person that expects people to bend over backwards to accommodate my dietary choices, I usually make do - with a simple request as this one and when it states "no substitutions" on a menu I also comply with that. I was brought an order of plain fries and they were actually pretty tasty. However, when the bill came I had been charged full price rather than the happy hour price. Unfortunately the bartender did the "drop and run", so I couldn't risk missing the movie to ask about the charges. I do have a pet peeve that so many places are happy to remove ingredients and not adjust your price whatsoever, but if you want to add anything to a menu item they always charge you. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it? I also wasn't too impressed with the service - it was really hard to place an order, much less ask any questions. Not what I'd expect from a Tom Douglas restaurant. read more

Ordered the Oysters. VERY SMALL, the size of DIMES. No one should ever serve oysters that small when Ivars is down the street. $16 Ordered the Goat Cheese Fondue. VERY SMALL. Less than half a cup of cheese for two people??? Are you kidding me? Why are the portions so small here? $9 Ordered the Cod. I have cooked better myself. Why do people rate this place so high. I will not be coming back. Better places on Cap Hill and Bainbridge. $20? read more

Reviewing their happy hour. The selection of food is limited and the drinks were nothing special. We ordered the meat balls and the cauliflower. They were both OK, nothing special. I had to return my sangria. The drink was incredibly sweet, I could barely taste wine. The bartender was pleasant about the return, admitted he has had the compliant before. read more

I don't know what happened....this place has been my favorite place. All Tom Douglas restaurants are great....but last time we went to have dinner wasn't great. We ordered chicken and pork dish....they were both about $30 each, but they don't worth that much at all. My chicken had a strig of hair in it, too. My all time favorite dish, Plin was great, and also kids pasta was really good, but the rest was very disappointing. Plus, we ordered cocktails. Moscow mule. $15 each! At the end, the bill came. It was about $140. Then came back $190 after they added 20%. The waiter didn't even say anything about it so we got confused. At the end, there wasn't a place to write "tip" so we just signed. Honestly, if they add 20% automatically, they need to do a better job cooking a great meal. It was very disappointing dinner and then they force you to pay 20%. We won't go back. Too bad. read more

Ahhh the Palace Kitchen...my other favorite place in Seattle. The food the drinks the atmosphere...it's all top notch. We sat at the bar (the best place to sit in my opinion) let those other people just kill time there while they wait for their tables (this place only takes reservations for 6 or more) but if you can find a seat just sit down and eat and drink. Proscuttio and Sardines to start. The proscuttio was delicious and simple served with figs and mustard, perfect. Sardines aren't always my thing, to oily and strong usually, but these were just right. A nice simple green salad with lemon and garlic oil, perfect palate cleanser. Then onto a wonderful steak served with jojos fried in duck fat. Does it get any better? We also had the plin, pork filled fresh pasta nuggets cooked with a stick of butter. All good. The drinks and wine were perfect as always. It's loud, fun and busy. Just the way a late night restaurant should be. read more

The food was very delicious. It had the right amount of seasoning and portions so that you weren't to full if you decided to eat the entire entree. I brought my 9 month old and they were very accommodating. Noise-wise it was totally fine for her. The con to that was that it is pretty dim in the restaurant so it was a little hard to see. My husband is a Celiac, so it was great to see that they were also very conscious of that fact and knew what that meant to make sure that things were gluten free. read more

Came here after another bar was closing. The ambiance is warm and friendly. We ordered chicken wings and margaritas. They were delicious and perfect for a night out with friends over conversations. =) read more

This was my first trip to Seattle since childhood and I must admit I was impressed with the cuisine at this restaurant. I give extra points for the fondue (yum!) and the buffalo wings which had an awesome combination of two spicy sauces. They did have a fancy drink menu (not for people who bitch about prices on fufu drinks) and the Kobe beef burger was, pretty much, to-die-for. Full on appetizers and big burger, my belly still made room for fries. The true test to good food testing. read more

Review for happy hour only: Palace Kitchen has my all time favorite happy hour. They have $3 beers, $3 sangria and $4 delicious cocktails made with delicious house made tonic water. The ever changing seasonal offerings of food for about $5 are always high quality and delicious. Very friendly and professional staff! read more

This place has hit the bullseye going on 20 years now. Tonight's surprise delight was Liver Pâté S'mores. Totally outrageous! And bonus: Walking inside a Tom Douglas restaurant always ensures you get the sweetest, best-trained staff in town. read more

Always a good meal. Never bad and occasionally great. This is one of those places I just love. it serves real food (aka dinner) until 1am and you can be sure your food was not reheated and you will actually enjoy it. I have been here several times over the years and while it does not wow like Bouchon, it certainly is always consistently good. I have never walked away feeling cheated, pissed off or sick. They just make good food and that is a hell of a lot better than street meat. Let me break it down a bit. Update: I returned for dinner last night with Marta and we shared these dishes: Appetizer: I was starving when we arrived so the first thing that caught my eye was the 5 cheeze appetizer. It was nice and the portions of cheese were decent, but they need something better than a few crackers. Also we ran out of bread and our bartender did not bring more even though we were obviously in need of more. She also forgot my refill of beer with dinner, and she lost some points here given it was not very busy. You need to constantly be aware of people waiting for things. 2 star service on that count. Dinner: The Trout. This dish was as lovely as I remember. As a challenge I asked the server to debone it for us. She did a fair job but she missed some pretty large sections. I think a bit more practice. One thing i would recommed that is in every cooking technique book is to fold the fish back so that it looks like a fish. Next time I think I will ask the kitchen to do it but the flavor was really nice. Over all I still recommend this. Sunday night conclusion: The food was good, the service was shaky. I dont know the servers name but compared to my previous visits, it was not great. She still got a good tip but I feel she got more than she earned. I will write it off as a bad night but next time I will knock a star off. Dinner Friday night. Roasted Chicken with Mash Potatoes and a sweet rhubarb compote on top of it. The chicken was moist and the rhubarb had a sweet contrast to it that I was unsure of but ended up liking. They did a good job deboning most of it so it was easy to eat without over running the plate with bones. The mashed potatoes were a bit too creamy for me but I quibble. They were also underseasoned. I think compared to Crow, they dont quite do it as well but its still a lovely dish. Things from the past: The pan roasted trout. It has been some time since I ate this but I recall that I loved it. My date did not like that it had a head which I thought was silly and they offered to fillet it but I was not down for that. Time to know what you eat! It was delicious. Never mind that silly girl. Overall I find that the palace is a great place to eat when you have missed the dinner menu or you just want good comfort food late. The food is not cheap, but neither is it unduly expensive. And they have salted pistachios at the bar so i certainly ate into their profits there much to the dismay of my lips which split from the salt as I gorged myself. Alas I am going to declare that yes, I Peter Denny, love the palace kitchen. The later the better I think. 12 midnight is perfect for me. The staff is pleasant and courteous and the service is good. The hell with the hot dog line, get me some real food! PS I have yet to try the burger but I will! read more

The Palace Kitchen was a royal disappointment. It was one of the scarce restaurants that were serving food after midnight and we didn't have much choice. Upon entering the decor is welcoming. The dim lights are perfect for late night dining and seemed to have more nightlife than anything else in downtown. We were prompted seated but the hostess tried to seat us in-between a rowdy party so we asked to sit at a different table. When we were settled, I looked over the menu and my eyes immediately landed on the muscles in saffron sauce and I figured I would get that with a side order of the Dahlia Bread (served with balsamic and olive oil). The bf settled on the burger. When our waiter came the first thing out of his mouth was: "Just want to let you know that we're out of mussels tonight". Damnit. Nothing else caught my attention so I just settled with sharing the burger with the bf and nibbling on the bread. The bread itself was good but the olive oil they served was definitely not fresh. You know that weird flavor that EVOO gets when it sits on the shelf too long - yeah that. At that time of night you cater to drunkards who think everything tastes delicious but I hate when people serve old EVOO, especially when I pay for it! I have to say the burger was pretty great. The fries were very tasty and although I didn't indulge, their cocktails menu look quite intriguing. I'm not sure I'd be back but if you're in the area and need a late night bite, the burger should satiate your palette. read more

My favorite Tom Douglas restaurant, and for good reason. My sweetie and I are night owls, and this is one of the few restaurants open late enough to satisfy our midnight cravings. When we do get those cravings, Palace Kitchen always delivers. The food is always so good-- if you haven't yet, you need to try the Washington chicken. I'm primarily a steak sort of girl, but this tender, wood grilled chicken with kale and mashed potatoes is all sorts of amazing, so much that I don't even miss my standard medium-rare. When I DO order the steak, however, it is done to perfection. Speaking of perfection, the service staff here are top notch. Even when we waltz in at 12:55AM, we are still greeted with a warm smile and prompt seating (side note: we've never had to wait for seating, ever, regardless of how busy the place looked). I once had trouble picking between steak or pasta, and our waitress suggested that I get steak with a side of pasta (such brilliance!), which the chef seemed to make up on the fly. Needless to say it became one of my favorites. Of course, with a menu that changes daily, it's hard to pick favorites. And of course, any place that lets you end a meal with a huge slice of Dahlia Bakery's famed coconut cream pie gets an A+ in my book. Godly food at reasonable prices, impeccable service, great atmosphere, welcoming hours... what more could you ask for? read more

The Palace Kitchen is seriously yum -- just about everything was perfect. It's crowded, but not too crowded, the service is friendly, the drinks are well-mixed, and the food is simple and delicious. No pretentious tiny portions either; this place is the real deal. I'd go back again and again. The only disappointment was the dessert; they need to get a new dessert chef. read more

This was the only food place i worked at (and i worked at many in Seattle) where i ate the customer's leftovers when no one was looking. ah, that's not true. i ate it even when people were looking. most notably, the customer. right in front of them, after asking, 'you done with this?' picked it up without a reply and just started eating. god, i miss working in restaurants. seriously, it's good food. if you can get the trout. get the dahlia coconut cream pie. if you hang out till 2, drinking the night away, local legend says that you'll be trapped in the huge mural on the wall, locked in a party, forever and ever. read more

The waitress may have been tired when we got here but the service was the worst I've ever gotten. She wasn't mean. Just really bad. The asparagus with marrow butter was delicious. Everything else was good. read more

Came here for dinner with friends and ordered family style. Awesome friendly bar tender - great Moscow mules in copper mugs! Dirty martinis come with blue cheese stuffed olives that they were out of when my friend ordered, so the bartender hand stuffed them for him (also good to note in case you don't like blue cheese as my other friend asked for hers without) No reservations for less than 6 but a quick 10 minutes wait for 4 people on Friday night at 7. Apps - the homemade ravioli are divine! The broccoli cheese fritters were just okay. Entrees - the salmon was delicious, cooked to perfection. The pasta dish (I think there's only one) was just as delectable as the ravioli with a uniquely light flavor. The hangar steak (med rare) and mashed are a little heavy for all the food we ordered but I enjoyed every tender morsel of steak and creamy spoonful of potatoes. The burger (med. rare) with cheddar was juicy and beautifully balanced with the bun. Highly recommend! read more

This place is a little slice of New York in Belltown. First of all, it's open (and serving food) until 1am. B) The menu is awesome. I had a hard time deciding what to get. You know a place is quality when the waitress recommends the burger over all the other fancy and delicious sounding stuff on the menu (3 out of 5 of which incorporate bacon in some way). III. The burger was one of the best I've had in Seattle. Bleu cheese, LOTS of bacon, and grilled onions were perfect. read more

The best asset The Palace Kitchen has is the atmosphere. It feels like you're in a dark and cozy mountain lodge. The next best thing is the food. It's a mixture of fancy and rustic. The service is also good, but that's expected since they must make a fortune in tips. Good stuff, but of course, it's pricey. read more

Palace Kitchen - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Eating at the Palace Kitchen is like staring in to the face of God..(stolen from Will Farrel). Well, almost-if you like that kind of thing. The food is good-anything they do with Lamb will blow your hair back. The service was a little slow, but they were slammed. As everyone else says, the location is central to a lot of Seattle goodness. Their wine selection is very well thought out. Kick off a night of fun here. Their blue cheese desert was amazing. Here is a link about that Blue Cheese Panna Cotta topped with bacon- http://www.aldenteblog.com/2009/05/the-best-bacon-dessert-ever.html read more

We met a Belltown local friend, who we'll call Belle, at The Palace Kitchen for dinner, satisfying Squirrel's desire to return, after having cocktails there earlier in the year. Even approaching the area of the restaurant, we could tell we were in for a treat, with the smell of smoking bacon on the air. The bartender helped Squirrel recreate the summer cocktail he had, even though it wasn't featured in the winter. We waited at the busy bar area to be seated, which occurred relatively quickly for a busy restaurant. Our table was by the huge front windows, giving us a great view of the street and the Needle. We started with the lavender goat cheese fondue. It was served with chunks of Dahlia-made bread, brushed with olive oil and grilled, and fresh Washington apple. With the bread, this little treat would snap your eyes back in your head, really allowing the flavors of the fondue to shine. It was good with the apple as well, though the fondue had to compete with the flavor of the apple. I followed the appetizer with the bibb lettuce salad with toasted hazelnuts and Beecher's flagship cheese. The salad was simple, flavorful, and wonderfully refreshing with its tangy vinaigrette dressing with fresh snipped herbs. We had the tuna, Beef bavette with preserved smoked tomato, and New York beef loin. The tuna was medallions seared, and presented with slightly pink centers, and topped with a red pepper tapenade. The beef dishes were served with rail beans and greens, in a jus. The bavette was sliced flank-steak style, and topped with the smoked tomato preserve. The loin was prepared medium rare, and topped with a red wine and herb laced butter. The entrees were all wonderful, though next time if I opt for beef, I'll go with the bavette over the loin, which was a little tough. I also really want to try the toasted spaetzle gratin entree. Dessert was a nice cap to the meal. Squirrel opted for the chocolate potato cake, and I had the coconut creme pie. Belle showed great will power, and finished with a cup of coffee. The exotic sounding chocolate potato cake was actually a dense chocolate cake prepared with mashed potatoes as a moistening agent. It was a fantastic cake, more chocolate than sugar, and was paired with a vanilla malted shot, and a peanut butter chocolate truffle. The coconut creme pie was classic, with a dense, custardy coconut filling topped with a light cloud of whipped cream, and smothered with toasted coconut. While the name of the restaurant evokes images of velvet and gold rococo, the dining room is actually more a wood joinery cachebox filled with a warm golden glow. The food is the indulgence here, and it's a great space to break bread with friends. I would say the noise level is not quite hushed enough for an intimate or romantic dinner; however, the private dining rooms may offer a better venue for those special occasions. We definitely have to go back later in the year to see what is new on the menu, as some of the dishes are seasonal offerings. read more

Late night dinner. Happy hour menu was pretty appetizing. Refreshing sangrias $6 and $5 drafts! Wings were on point! Little hipster music and laid back. Loved it! read more

Palace Kitchen - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went for the $15 Royale Burger. Probably would've been better if they had put the melted cheddar on it in lieu of the crumbled blue cheese (which I despise)...but seeing that it was after watching a horrid NFL game, I decided to just munch... Ehhh, not worth $15 bucks...and 1 small TV in the bar...really small read more