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    Red Cow

    3.9 (387 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Megan B.

    Wow wow wow wow!!! If I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat, everything was absolutely phenomenal. From the food, to the service to the outdoor / indoor atmosphere it was amazing across the board and nothing fell short. Their happy hour was 10/10 and I highly recommend going then so you can try more things on the menu and share with friends because you need to order basically everything since it's that delicious. My must orders though are the bread & butter, the steak tartare and the salad. All in all if you are visiting or even a local the red cow is a must visit

    Filet mignon, New York strip
    Joseph M.

    $11 for bread and butter. Steaks were good, service was great, drinks were yummy. Prices are outlandish, ambiance is terrible. I've eaten in diners that felt way better than this at a fraction of the cost.

    Mussels
    Céline A.

    Just an update, that I reached out to the restaurant as asked by the managers comment below my review. He did not want to know more about my experience, but rather wanted to ensure I "understood" the difference in the HH and Entree size. I did, so I learned that my 13 mussels entree was not a fluke. Save your money and spend it on Oysters for the same price elsewhere.

    Steak Brochette - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    I went here for happy hour to get some meat dishes, as the name of the restaurant suggests (Red Cow). For dinner they are mostly known for steak frites at a premium (starting at $50+) so we decided to get something similar from the happy hour menu - steak brochette, as well as the steak tartare. The steak brochette was requested medium rare though it was more like medium well, but the meat is still juicy and nicely seasoned. It comes with fries that are decent as well as the horseradish cream that was not too strong, so you can use liberally. The steak tartare was okay - the pickles were way too strong and I've had better. Service is good as they refill water regularly and food came out decently quick. We were able to thoroughly enjoy the meal in around 30 minutes, and we didn't rush at all.

    New York strip

    Oh red cow. My partner and I visited once before about a year ago to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful experience. We came again excited for another wonderful meal but were unfortunately met with long wait times, bad service and poorly cooked meat. We had a reservation for 7pm arrived and were seated promptly. Our server came over, without introducing himself, gave us a moment to peruse the menu before returning to take our orders without much interaction, in a way that felt somewhat rude. We brushed it off thinking that may be his serving style but quickly realized as he interacted with the table seated next to us, after us, that we simply received the short end of the stick, as he offered them suggestions on wine and had a much more pleasant demeanor. Appetizers came quickly and were delish, frisée and beets! However the steaks did not come for about 45 minutes and when they did arrived were incorrect. We ordered a strip and ribeye and received a filet and strip along with some broccolini. While they did correct the order on the spot, and comped the missing ribeye, it was overall unfortunate and all the steaks we received, ordered medium rare, came rare. Our server? No where to be seen after taking our order the first time! Our incorrect and corrected steaks were brought out by another worker. My wine glass sat empty for 30 minutes before our server returned after not seeing our table for 45+ minutes to ask if I would like another, no. Boxes please! The table next to us also waited an hour for their steaks, our server did continue to visit and interact with them throughout the night, explaining a private event was the reason for such a delay. Overall sad to have experienced such an evening at red cow and hoping no one else has a similar experience moving forward, however we will be finding a new neighborhood steak destination.

    Orange Julius
    Ravi S.

    tl:dr My problem with the experience was not so much that the food was mediocre but the price that I ended up paying was so significant for that mediocre food. If I wanted to eat mediocre food, there are any number of restaurants in Seattle that I can go to knowing full well what to expect for the money I'd pay. Edit: It's been a day now, and this may seem silly, but I'm still a little grumpy about the fact that I was given ANCHOVY BUTTTER, with no warning, simply labeled as "seasonal butter". What??!! Who does that?! And if this speaks to my perceived lack of a refined palate, so be it. Chunks of anchovies! Came to Red Cow for a special event, and unfortunately, did not feel like it was worth it for the money spent. The good: our server, a gentleman with a groomed beard, was attentive and helpful, the filet mignon and herb compound butter was delicious, the beef tartare was excellent, we had noted the special event on our reservation and it was mentioned by the server and there was a cute note. The bad: the tables are close together but also quite wide between the diners at the same table, making an intimate conversation feel unaccessible. Our rib eye, the most expensive steak on the menu, had far more fat than is enjoyable or edible. The bread and butter came with a butter that was blended with of all things anchovy, which gave a heavy funk and we ultimately asked for just plain butter on the side. The so so: the fries and dipping sauce were fine. The garlic aioli that came with the fries was honestly underwhelming. I'm sorry to say that I genuinely prefer the garlic aioli that comes from PNW fast food chain Burgerville. Outside of the beef tartar (amazing), and the filet mignon none of the items should've been more than 30 or so dollars .

    Lobster bisque was yum
    Hucky K.

    Pros: good quality food, nice ambiance, professional staff, easy street parking, located in a nice cute neighborhood Cons: parts of the meat in steak frites were hard to chew, my knife didn't cut it well. Duck confit was too salty. Went there for the first time during SRW fall 2022, I may go back again to try other stuff on the menu

    Jason G.

    This is a really great place to get tasty food and a wonderful dining experience at a reasonable price. The burger is really good but the best dishes are the seasonal ones that the chef comes up with.

    Happy hour and it's not raining!!!
    Rich T.

    This is our new favorite local hangout now that Luc's is closed. The service is great and they have both outdoor seating and a nice bar and indoor area. This is a clossic French Bistro and it is a great value during Happy Hour. Our typical happy time consists of getting the salad vert which is terrific, large and fresh, then an order of the steak tartare which is nicely seasoned and pretty authentic judging by the time we were in Lyon, the birthplace of that dish apparently. For the winter, their Duck Confit is terrific as is their Coq Au Vin. The staff is also great, we've gotten to know a few of them and they are friendly and helpful particularly when selecting the right wine to go with dinner or picking the right cut of beef for your main course. The bar is also great with a good selection, we particular like their version of the French 75 and their various specials are ones to try. Their big specialty is their steaks of course and they have some unusual cuts that your should try. The coulotte is a nice treat and great recommendation. This is flavorful and comes with some great frites (really a gigantic pile!). Finally, since it is part of the Ethan Stowell family, make sure to sign up for the ESR (their rewards program). They also have a deal with In-Kind where you can prepay to get a discount. This is perfect for those of us who are up at the Red Cow early and often. Overall a nice family place in the hear of Madrona :-)

    Salad Lyonnaise
    Emily C.

    Food: 2.5/5. The "Potato Leek Bisque" was the highlight. The veggies that came with the "Filet Mignon" were too hard and the "Salad Lyonnaise" was super salty. The preset menu was too overpriced, totaling $256 (including 22% service charge). Service: Booked Valentine's Day on Google/SevenRooms. Arrived to find a surprise set menu. Asked to order from the regular menu but the waiter said "No this is the menu for tonight". We told him we would come back another day because we wanted to order from the regular menu. He called his manager over. We faced a threat of a cancellation fee ($95 per person) from the manager who claimed we were informed of the preset menu when making the reservation on their website. I booked through Google/SevenRooms, and there was no mention of the preset menu. Included pictures as proof and even tried booking again for later that night to check if Google/SevenRooms mentioned the preset menu. No mention of a preset menu in any of the confirmation or reminder emails from Google/SevenRooms either. We decided to stay to avoid paying the fee. They ran out of the "Egg Mimosa", an item on the first course menu. How are you gonna have a preset menu but run out of one of the items?? and two hours into opening?? The couple sitting next to us shared our disappointment and confusion about the preset menu. They left. The next couple that replaced their table was confused and disappointed about menu limitations and dish availability of the Egg Mimosa as well. Waiter was nice, but the manager wasn't. He was happy to be getting "free money" (as he said) when the couple sitting next to us dipped though!

    Jessica N.

    A pretty happy, happy hour. Cocktails well balanced - I got the ranch water which was a nice refreshing drink on a summer night. Enjoyable peaceful patio. Happy hour burger was hearty, filling and tasty. I got mine medium, maybe should have done medium rare. Frites we're crispy and yummy. Green salad fresh, light but good! Next time I'll Have to try the steak

    Steak Tartare ($18), Mussels ($30), Burger ($23)

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    Wonderful ambiance. The food exceeded our expectations. Excellent service. Highland recommend the Red Cow.

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    22% service charge for dining in! Where else are you going to dine when u go to a restaurant, Insane! Not that great for the trouble

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