Craving steak frites and hoping we could find something to fill the void that Sambar/Le Gourmand and Cremant before that left behind ... we decided to give Red Cow a try despite mixed reviews. Looks like the mixed reviews were right on as there were definitely hits and misses during our quick visit and meal at their bar. 4 stars for the service -- professional and courteous without being obnoxious. 3.5 stars for the salads. The kale was fine -- but not memorable. The frisée and lardon was solid -- nice proportion of lardon to frisée to crouton. The poached egg was perfectly cooked and oozed beautifully over my salad. The salt and pepper over the salad was perfect and gave just enough flavor to the dish. 2.5 stars for the steak -- although we asked for medium well (leaning a tad bit toward well) we ended up with medium rare and that was inconsistent throughout our steak. The sauces were fine...but came in small cups that came across as chintzy. The frites would probably deserve a 3.5 -- definitely crisp but a bit under-flavored for my liking. Maybe they thought the sauces would compensate ... oh, but did I mention that there wasn't much sauce to speak of?! So caveat emptor ... options are hit and miss just like others on Yelp have shared. It's fine and my belly is full -- but I'm walking away feeling unsatisfied. Worse yet...not really looking to give this spot another chance. When oh when will worthy steak frites grace Seattle's food world again?! Heavy sigh and "pouring one out" in the memory of Sambar/Cremant -- we miss you and think of you fondly!! read more

Red Cow - Frisée and lardon salad - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious food but incredibly salty. It would still be outstanding without the loads of salt on everything, which left us parched and scrambling for water in the middle of the night. Never understood why a great restaurant leans on salt so much. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to go to Red Cow for some time and took the opportunity this weekend. The service was excellent. I think our waitress was very attentive and always came by to ask us how we were. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions for all courses. We started with the salad Vert as an appetizer, shared the special 16 oz filet mignon with asparagus as a side dish. we really enjoyed the food we ordered! Prices quite high but I'd love to come back to revisit. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Tasty steaks, also a good happy hour. My only criticism is if you want to be a bistro and serve true streak frites, then you need to serve skinny frites. The real deal and not normal America Fries. Swap out the style of fries for a better taste and better meal. read more

Great food and great service. Came here for my birthday dinner and could not be happier with the result. The steak was cooked to perfection and the frites were just right. I just wish I could have kept eating that meal when it was over! The staff even brought me a complimentary birthday sorbet! Really made for a memorable night. read more

Wow, this is a nice find! We tried their Seattle Restaurant Week tasting menu, and were blown away. The food was great, but the service was even better. We sat in front of the bar, and the bartender kept us amazed on his skills on the continuous slick movements of making 2 drinks at the same time, one with each hand. Watching the bartending art, many appetizers was brought to us, we've tried the squash soup, the corquet, patte plate, bone marrow, and pickled beets. Among which, we liked the soup the most, it was very smooth, clean tasting yet very flavorful. Then we had the hanger steaks and frites, the pan fried chicken, both are delicious. The ice cream puff was elevated with chocolate crunch bits, very nicely done. My husband likes the mouse, which was one of the more condensed version I've tried. The previous reviewers are right, the drink was good. The bartender's cocktail for the night was a Gin with a robust citrus flavor, yet very well balanced. I'm going to try their French Connection and Manhattan the next time I come back. It was just a very good experience overall, service staffs were friendly and helpful, food and drinks were on point, and the whole restaurant had a good lively vibe. We really enjoyed our evening, and will be back soon! read more

This was not the best experience at Red Cow. Our first server was very nice and attentive but left after serving our drinks. Our second waiter totally ignored us till I asked him if he was our new waiter. He really did not seem to be into being our server. The chicken liver mouse was fabulous! And then we waited and waited for our main course. We finally asked what was going on and were told it takes 40 minutes to prepare the pork chop that one of us ordered. This was not stated on the menu nor explained to us when it was ordered. Finally our main courses were delivered and by another server (our third)...He at least had a personality and seemed interested in providing good service! The pork chop and venison were enjoyed, but the steak had to much gristle and fat. Sorry, there are too many great place in Seattle to have a great steak and excellent service. Unfortunately, the Red Cow did not deliver during this visit! read more

We have had several meals at Red Cow during Covid 19. All very good. The last time we were able to eat at their outdoor dining area. Superb. Service was top notch as was the food. We love the perfectly cooked burgers and the best fries in town. They kiss them with brown butter and rosemary. So so good. Their cocktail are always spot on perfect. read more

Great location, food, drinks and service. Nice ambiance and decoration. I highly recommend it.

I was thinking to spend a good money for a dinner during quarantine and support local business. I have never tried this restaurant and welling to put up to $150 for a good Friday dinner; however, maybe they are just not used to get food to go ... I pre order the special dinner set, ( seems like chief special usually runout if you don't preorder days ahead) , I got steak and whole roasted chicken, 2 dinner meals. After I received the delivery, actually early, I was disappointed with the packaging. The way they packaged the food really make the take out food don't look good. Also, they packed the sides with condiments together in the same box with the food, ex. the small mayonnaise pack, was direct dumps in with the appetizer box ... why not placed on top outside the box? That made me feel uncomfortable that the pack touched the food. In the chicken container, there is a unrecognized plastic object that I couldn't figure out what it is... is it a trash？ The steak was ok, but I wish they didn't cut it up for me... I wanted to heat it up a bit, so I ordered a bit more rare then we usually preferred, but since it was cut, after a quick high heated up the steak got cooked at all cut edges. The baguette was in a paper bag, with portion sticks out, not fully covered, through the journey of the delivery .... anyway, worried me with all these take out package technic. We just been extra careful during this time. However with this delivery we weren't at our comfort level while eating the food. Maybe, after reopen for regular dine in we will give it a try again. read more

Red Cow - All small packages of dressing, condiments direct in the food. The plastic object was in the container besides chicken - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

How far this restaurant has fallen. From the sullen hostess to the hostile waitress and ending in an underwhelming meal ... what happened to Red Cow? My family dined here on a Saturday night. Here are the greatest hits: 1/The icy hostess was annoyed that we checked in and seemed very put out that she had to show us to our table. 2/We sat around for 20 minutes while both waitresses actively avoided waiting on us. That's cool. 3/Finally a waitress made her way over to us, spitting contempt when my dad asked about the ingredients in a drink. (My dad: what's this item? Waitress: it's a spice. My dad: any description? Waitress, snarling: well I don't know what to tell you. It's a spice.) 4/Our uninspired cocktails took another 20 minutes to arrive. If you're going to wait that long for a drink, you hope that the mezcal drink you order tastes better than cheap mezcal mixed with Gatorade. Sadly that wasn't the case. 5/Our food was fine. The burger was good, even. But the steaks were forgettable, which is unfortunate when they cost $40 a pop. The mussels floated around in a milky, flavorless broth. At least the French fries were tasty. 6/our angry waitress did manage to get us the check in under 20 minutes. And we had the honor of paying several hundred dollars for the whole experience. We used to love to go here. The food was always wonderful. The service good enough. And the atmosphere spot on. Never again, sadly. read more

Nicole is a fabulous bartender and host!. The food was amazing, I especially liked the beef tartare

I had high expectations, given that Red Cow is Ethan Stowell's restaurant. Dusty candles on the table. Asparagus floating in oil. The oil theme continued with scallops that, by the way, came without a side dish, which was unexpected, given the high price of that dish. Well, at least someone on the Keto diet will appreciate it (minus oil). read more

Red Cow was a contender for us to get this Fall's Seattle Restaurant Week (for takeout). Looking at their menu, though, I noticed they have additional special takeout meals, that appeared a much better value than SRW! Since my bf was interested in the burger on their SRW menu anyway, we went for the "Burger Basket for 2," which included two 1/2 lb. burgers, fries w/ aioli, green salad, a beet and lentil side, Macrina baguette, and chocolate chip cookies. All for $55!!! We did not regret our last minute change in plans. The burgers were enormous -- I only ate half last night. Delicious potato bun, perfectly cooked medium patty, plenty juicy. And I ADORED those fries. Nice and salty, which is my preference, and an incredible herby hint -- I think rosemary. We got soooo many fries, there's no way we could have eaten them all in one night! I think they'll crisp up in our air fryer for at least 2 more meals. I enjoyed the lentils a lot, not personally a big beet fan so I unsurprisingly that part was just meh. The side salad with tangy vinaigrette was the perfect foil to the richer components of the meal. The baguette was gilding the lily so we saved it for the next day. The only low point for me were the cookies. They were quite dry. I ate a cookie I'd made at home that happened to be much better... So in sum, try Red Cow's takeout packages! Get the burger and fries (I'm sure their steak is excellent as well) but skip dessert, and you'll be happy!!! read more

Love Red Cow! Lovely outdoor seating during this time of Covid and warm weather. Tony always see to it that customers have what they need.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. His favorite meal is steak frites, so how could I not take him to a steak frites restaurant!? We ordered some cheese as a starter. It was very good. Then for dinner he got the coulette and frites and I got the burger. The cut of meat he got was a little chewier than he typically likes but be said it was very good. I think the bun for the burger is a little too big and the patty is a little too thick, however it was perfectly cooked and very tasty! For dessert we got creme brulee! I would definitely come back and would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I tried to place a takeout order for dinner. Their online interface only accepts online orders for "dinners for two". I called and they verified they only accept takeout based on what's in their online portal. It's odd to turn down an order on a rainy night when the restaurant was not busy (I walked by to get food from another place), but I guess they are not interested in takeout business from those dining alone. read more

I like the location, it's in my neighborhood and the food is solidly good (but so are SO many other places in Seattle.) The problem here is the Ethan Stowell snooty attitude that pervades all of his restaurants and trickles down to the staff. Unfortunately, at this location the manager Ross is defensive and downright rude when a customer points out an issue large or small. If this was a one time incident then I would chalk it up to a bad night or whatever, but this has happened on numerous occasions. Too bad. I will hesitate to return any time soon or recommend this local restaurant to friends. read more

Underwhelming dining experience. The food was rather greasy and served with a side of oily crostini and/or fries. Our server was particularly patronizing and in our face -- he could certainly use more training in customer service, or even an anger management course. There was one (unisex) bathroom, and it was not in the best state of hygiene at the time of our visit. read more

My girlfriend and I had the Burger Basket for Two two Niman Ranch 8oz burgers, gruyere, applewood bacon, tomato, chili aioli, potato bun, frites The take out order was very well packed, very ample amount of fries which were crunchy and loved because so often places send ya home with soggy fries. Not here. Overall a wonderful meal, we can't wait to try more of the menu. Thanks so much, cheers! -Daniel J. read more

Wow, words can't describe the experience we had at this place. Such a wonderful vibe, delicious food and outstanding desserts. Our server Emile provided the best customer service we ever experienced in a WA restaurant. 100 stars. read more

Red Cow - French Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Barely scratches the surface of 2.5. Not sure what all the hype is about, so I'll keep it short in effort to minimize complaining. Ordered the hangar steak medium rare. Super chewy, almost like eating a piece of beef gum, not medium rare at all. Boring, bland, not much flavor, no crust, and kind of gamey. Horseradish cream? There wasn't even a subtle sting. More just like whatever cream sauce. A steak shouldn't require an accompaniment to enhance its flavor. I realize hanger is the toughest cut of steak, but come on now. I took the rest home, cut it up, seasoned it, then made a steak omelet the next morning. Much better. Brussels sprouts were pretty good, enjoyed those the most. Service and ambiance are great! Maybe it was an off day? Thankfully there was a Molly Moon's a hop, skip, and jump away across the street at the washateria (yay!). I'll be back sometime. Hopefully it'll be better. read more

I think Ethan Stowell is fast becoming my favorite local celebrity Chef. I am a picky eater. There, I said it. But I can always find something I will eat, and love, at Ethan Stowell restaurants. Red Cow was no exception. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday. We both like steak, and while I can't afford the likes of John Howie or the Met, I thought he deserved a delicious dinner. We both ordered the steak frites, mine the Hanger($21) and for him the boneless Ribeye($36). Which was basically just a gigantic piece of tasty meat on a plate. The steaks were both delicious, and all steaks come with a sauce. I got the Bearnaise and he had the compound butter, like usual I think the compound butter is the real winner, but I did enjoy the Bearnaise. The fries were delicious, and I also loved the mayo on the side. The French are right, frites+ mayo= Heaven. Make sure and get a little of the steak sauce on the fries to make them even more tasty. While none of the appetizers looked appealing to us(heavy on house-made Charcuterie and seafood), we did enjoy our side of Brussel Sprouts. The sprouts could have been cooked a bit longer for my liking, a bit too crunchy, but the flavors with the bacon and grilled onions was delicious. We both ordered some of the house cocktails, which were good, and reasonably priced, but overall much too sweet. They didn't have St Germaine for the drink my boyfriend ordered though, so the bartender concocted something similar for him, and his drink price was waived for the hassle. While we definitely enjoyed our food, there were a few things to note: It is really quite loud in here. It was packed when we arrived at 630 on a Sunday night, and very, very loud. I think that is fairly common of Ethan Stowell places, but it made an intimate conversation a bit hard. As the place emptied out I was surprised at how quiet it was. Our server was fine, very knowledgeable and kind. My complaint being the kind of service the table next to us(3 feet away) got compared to us. He was very friendly with them, having long conversations, and even bringing them free drinks and desserts. It just bothered me. I personally think since everyone is paying customers, they all deserve the same treatment. I will definitely be back though. The food was delicious. read more

Awesome addition to Madrona! I had NYE dinner in the bar and loved the simple concept. Steak frites and steak frites done mighty well. I happen to love this kind of menu because you know that they do one thing well, instead of those catalogue menus of so much diversity that it's hard to choose and you don't know what the real specialty is. I had the filet mignon and it was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The last time I paid a hefty price for a steak it was at Canlis and this was better. Much better. Melt in your mouth better. The fries and aoli were also perfection. The service was wonderful and the staff went all out for NYE, dressing up in tuxedos, 3-piece suits, and glittery gowns. Yum yum. I'll be back. read more

Foie gras alert! Ok, so if you're not into meat you probably won't be too interested in the menu at Red Cow. Not to say there aren't items you could order and enjoy- there are some options. But they are few and far between and not the focus. We had a reservation for 8:45 which was the only decent time slot I could get for a Friday night reserving 3 weeks in advance. This is a popular spot! Their waiting area is extremely tiny and you are in the way virtually anywhere you are standing or sitting while waiting to be seated. When we sat down and settled we were given an amuse-bouche- chicken liver terrine- which was melt in your mouth delicious. We had the foie gras (3 thick pieces of torchon), lamb tongue, bacon salad. We shared the coulotte steak frites and the roasted half chicken. We agreed that the steak was okay which was a little disappointing. Maybe one of the other cuts is better. The roasted chicken was divine! We loved this dish. For dessert we shared the chocolate mousse. Our server was funny and charming. The restaurant is lively and vibrant (see: loud). It's not the best place for intimate conversation but it is a fun place to have dinner with friends or family. I would love to return but would probably not order a steak which is a bit disappointing for a steak restaurant. read more

Lovely place. Great food and great atmosphere. We ordered the mussels and they were light and delicious. The steak was quite rare, but that seems to be the way it leans read more

My wife and I ate there last night. We've always been really happy with Ethan Stowell restaurants, so I was pretty eager to try Red Cow. For the second night, they sure seemed to be running a tight ship. They got us seated within a few minutes of our reservation time. I ordered the ribeye and guess what? It came out rare. It pains me to go out for steak since most places really have no concept of what a rare steak is. I didn't see them cook it, but it tasted to me like it was basted in a pan with butter and thyme. It was excellent. My wife had the cheeseburger and it was fantastic. We also had the steak tartar and pate de campagne. The pate was wonderful. It was seasoned well and the meat wasn't dry, like most pates. The tartar was fine, but it wasn't memorable, if you catch my drift. Nothing wrong with it; I just won't remember it six months from now, whereas I'm already dreaming about recreating the pate at home. The service was impeccable for the second day. I have a faint idea of what it takes to get a restaurant up and running and it just seemed to me like there weren't any kinks to be ironed out. read more

I had the pleasure of eating at Red Cow and it was great. They have 4 different steaks: flat iron, ny strip, filet mignon and a rib eye. They also have chicken, fish, a pork chop and mussels. They have lots of great looking starters including steak tartare, oysters, charchuterie, and marrow bones. The have my favorite salad (frisee with bacon and a poached egg) as well as lots of yummie sides including brussels sprouts, lentils and cabbage. I had the burger with beechers cheese, bacon and onions. It was delicious! I also had the brussels sprouts with bacon the can in a cute little cast iron dish and also were great. I cant wait to go back to try the frisee salad and a steak! Great addition to Madrona. read more

Red Cow. It almost hurts me to write this. As an admitted lover of all things Ethan Stowell, I have a couple of bones to pick with the cow! I am going to tell you that I love the location, the design, the restaurant overall, as all of the ES empire, is very well thought out and executed. I will tell you that I love the hostess, who is very friendly and welcoming, (and not too bad to look at either). I will tell you that I love the drinks, and I love the charcuterie platter, (although I vehemently disagree with a pork rillette that is presented more like a pre-cooked duck confit, (with a layer of fat over the actual rillette). It was definitely not bad, in fact it was really good, outside the fat layer. I will tell you that the salads were fantastic as always. I will tell you that the quality of beef was high. Really good. But I must balance that with the following. I am a beef aficionado....not some weekend griller who thinks they know a nice cut...but I really know what makes beef amazing. As much as it pains me to say it, my $70 12oz. Mishima Ranch Wagyu New York Strip was just underwhelming for what it cost. It just didn't reach to the expectation of the price. I have been fortunate enough to have Japanese A5, and all types of Wagyu but this one fell flat for me. The $44 Filet was also, GOOD, but it was $35 good, not $44 good. And now for the surprise of the night, (insert drum roll please), the 12oz. Coulotte was RIDICULOUS. By far the best beef of the night!!! And at only $27 it was also by far the steal of the night! Here comes the weird part. I am an avid diner at all of the ES restaurants. I have become friendly with several of the employees of said restaurants. I am a guy who likes to go out of his way to treat the staff with respect because I like the relationship. I like to have a good time and I look at great service as a very important part of that experience. Our server, (name unknown as he didn't bother to introduce himself), was professional. He did exactly what he was hired to do. He took our orders and brought the items we had ordered in a professional manner. The issue is, since I do go out of my way to relate to the people who are providing this service, I just am hoping for the tiniest bit of response. ANYTHING...a smile, a chuckle, a nod, a wink...THROW ME A FREAKING BONE!! I feel like I know what one of the Wayans brothers would feel like doing a show at the annual KKK revival meeting. It was just really flat and honestly took some shine off the evening. Is this some weird affliction I have? Maybe...but your job as a server isn't just to take orders and bring things to the table, its to RELATE with the customer. I am not talking schmalzy ass kissing...I am talking be friendly and maybe talk to me like you are happy to be there and happy to have me there. Hell, you can even tell me how shitty of a day you are having, I can identify with that and I will still appreciate the fact that you RELATED to me. I am spending several hundred dollars in the establishment that you work in. You stand to make a very significant tip as I am very appreciative of the service industry. I hate to admit it...this guys lack of relating cost him cash. He still got more of a tip than the rest of my party thought he should get, but it cost him 50 percent. That wasn't to be punitive, I just feel that there is a "standard" tip, and then there is the "relatable" tip. If you do the slightest bit of relating and any sort of schmoozing, or just plain old being nice, you will get a bigger tip from me, every single time. ANYWAYS, sorry about the rant. The place is good, but avoid the unreasonably high priced cuts and stick with the winners. read more

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With every encounter, I become even more gaga over Ethan Stowell. Red Cow just easily became my favorite one so far, and I can imagine anything surpassing the delicious meal we had last night. As of last weekend, the bf is now the fiancé and the parents wanted to do something nice for us and treated us to dinner at the place of our choosing from afar (thanks fam!). Naturally, based on my love of Ethan Stowell, I selected Red Cow. And well, being from Chicago, we have a natural affinity for red meat. We went a little over the top, which allowed us to try a fantastic array of the delightful selections at the cow that I will now salivate over while I remember just how damn delicious they all were. We started with charcuterie, specifically the foie gras, lamb terrine, and chicken liver mousse, which also came with yummy pickled veg. Of course we had to get cocktails to start off our celebration right - I went with the Currant Affair, he went with the Black Manhattan. This was a fabulous preview, the charcuterie was luscious, my drink was bubbly, what more could a girl want? The answer: more meat. For dinner, I had the filet, medium rare, which was a little closer to medium, but damn was it good! The horseradish cream was just the right accompaniment. The bf (or should call him simply the f?), had the strip with herb butter and ate the whole damn thing, so it must've been at least as good as mine. What he was most impressed with the fries, which were just the right amount of crispy and paired with garlic aioli, which I'm a sucker for. We also had the haricot verts, which we ate like fries and thoroughly enjoyed. We ordered a bottle of wine based solely on the name - Spellbinder - which went well with everything. Because we had already gone so over the top, we had to order dessert too. I had the profiteroles, which were basically little, wondrously delicious ice cream sandwiches. The bf had something creamy and full of hazelnuts, which I couldn't try because I'm cursed with an allergy. Jerk. All in all, we had a lovely time and ate some of the best food we'll probably eat for a long, long time. Thanks family! Sorry we went [a little bit] overboard! It was totally worth it. read more

As my tastes become more refined, I've grown to dislike the feeling I get after eating a big steak so I usually refrain, particularly if there's a nice fish on the menu. The same cannot be said for burgers as I've really started to critique them with the utmost of scrutiny, analyzing everything from the bun to the tomatoes. That said, I knew what I was getting into when reserving a table at Red Cow last week. I knew going in that the food was going to be good and that the burger would rival Quinn's (up to this point, the best burger in Seattle). What I didn't realize was that the ambiance was going to be relaxing, the service impeccable and the overall experience a complete joy. We started with the Pâté de Campagne and Foie Gras, followed by the Beef Tartar - all of which whet the pallet perfectly for what was next to come. The Wagyu beef was incredible - soft, tender, the fat caramelized to perfection - exactly what you'd expect in a $80 steak. Not to be outdone, we also ordered, and split, the burger - juicy, moist, the bun and accoutrements combined to near perfection. Let me just say that for any meat lover in Seattle, this is THE PLACE to go. I can't recall the last time I gave a 5 star review but the Red Cow is absolutely deserving. read more

The first two times we came here, this place BLEW our minds. It was crazy delicious, generous portions, and excellent service. The service has stayed consistent, yay! But unfortunately, on our latest visit, we noticed a big decline in food quality and quantity. On our latest visit, we ordered the bone marrow -- yum -- but this time, it was lacking in the actual amount provided. Many of the pieces were nearly empty and it was an overall disappointment. Then for our entrees, we ordered the wagyu (as we had previously) and asked for no salt on the fries and no seasoning on the steak. It's wagyu, it doesn't need seasoning, it's meant to be enjoyed in it's purity. :) Unfortunately, they didn't get our request and the food came out over-seasoned and with about 1/4 of the amount of fries they used to give you. Guys, fries are cheap, don't you be cheap too and give people so much less! Especially at these price points. For $60, I expect much better quality and quantity. For $60, I can go to El Gaucho or the Met Grill and get a damn delicious steak. For $20, I can go to Le Pichet and get a much better steak and frites. Will we be going back? Eh, probably not. There are plenty of french bistros or steakhouses to fill our cravings. It's really quite a disappointment because we really loved this place. Oh well. read more

I dropped in on my way home from work and found the room inviting and full of friends and neighbors. The service was top notch and the food at every table looked perfect! Burger, Oysters, Steaks...brilliant and affordable wine list. The bartender was attentive and had a great sense of humor. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day and had such an amazing time. Our server, Cameron, was so personable and fun... didn't miss a beat. We had perfect service, the food was fantastic... The oysters were SO fresh, steak and chicken were both fantastic, and he brought me wine that I absolutely loved and he doesn't even know me. Then found out the place had only been open for 8 or 9 days. I've been to restaurants that recently open and I've never had such a perfect experience. Will absolutely be going back. We sat in the restaurant but the bar looks amazing as well. Small space overall so perfect for any nights out. Intimate but fun. read more

While it takes a bit of effort to get to Madrona, Ethan Stowell makes sure that you don't regret your decision of venturing outside of the usual Capitol Hill or Belltown destinations. The classic interior of crisp white walls complimented by black booths and slate tables give Red Cow a feeling of a proper French brasserie. The bartenders here are pros. Everything I tried, and I tried a few, were spot-on. I didn't shy away from the wine list, either, there are some great choices. The menu is composed of essentially two things: meat and cheese. This creates a relatively simple decision for what to pick from the menu, but the difficult choice is how much you should get. After the first few bites one of three things will happen: 1) you regret you didn't order enough and fall into an unrecoverable depression, 2) you will order much, much more, or 3) mass pandemonium breaks loose and it's every person for themselves. The charcuterie is an absolute must when you come to Red Cow. I haven't had the bone marrow, but I've heard it's unreal. Since their specialty is steak frites, I felt obliged to order some. I went with the coulotte - normally I don't get any sauce with my steak, but I gave tier red wine reduction a shot, it was not a mistake. Come prepared to spend $50-60 on dinner. read more

We have loved every Ethan Stowell restaurant we have tried, so we were stoked to try Red Cow, which is close to home for us. We went shortly after opening for an 8pm reservation. The restaurant itself is small and plain but the tables are comfortable. It's noisy inside and I think adding some décor could make the ambience and experience a little more pleasant. Upon sitting down we ordered drinks, a beer for my husband and a French 75 for me. His came after 5 minutes, but mine took 25 minutes to come out! When our appetizers came out we asked the expo if mine had been forgotten and he sent our server over a few minutes later. He seemed annoyed and said they were calling in a 2nd bartender. When I finally did get the drink, it had way too much citrus and I was unhappy to pay $9 for a mediocre drink that took 25 minutes to make. Now to the food, which is the really special part of Red Cow. For appetizers we ordered the Mushroom Tartine and the Beef Tartar. Both were delicious but the tartar really stood out! I loved the addition of the pickle to the tartar and I could seriously eat it forever. For dinner we ordered the Roasted Half Chicken and the Boneless Ribeye. Both were amazing! I have never tasted chicken so good. It was moist and well-seasoned and so savory. The steak was delicious and cooked perfectly. And we loved the fried and aioli. We ordered the chocolate mousse for dessert. It was good but did not live up to the entrees and appetizers. I hope the bar gets some help and the service improves, but the food is stellar so we will definitely be back to Red Cow. read more

I was really surprised that the temperature of the steak was off ...twice...first, my Medium Rare steak came in as Medium....almost well done. The waiter argued with me telling me that because the steak is Sous Vid it will Look different so even if it is pale pink, I am wrong and should enjoy it as it is and anything I ask the kitchen to do will be the same....beyond that it was chewy and not well seasoned. I sent it back - something I never do, and what came out was a steak that was blue...and cold. I took it home. It was not edible. On the plus side, the bone marrow was properly prepared and the wine was good. But even though the ambiance is nice, I will never eat there again. Charging $47 for a poorly done steak when you can get great steak at JAKS, the MET, DANIELS, and the MELROSE grill and others...why would I pay $47 for a sub par steak??? UPDATE:: As an update, I think it is fair to note that I called the Ethan Stowel restaurant chain the morning after to register my dissatisfaction and the person I dealt with took a personal interest in resolving my complaint. She narrowed down the time I was there, which table I was at and both who the waiter and who the chef was. She indicated that both would receive some feedback and training. As she noted, this is a small neighborhood restaurant. I appreciated her efforts to make amends on behalf of the restaurant. read more

We were able to snag a reservation, so we didn't care that it was for 5pm. We were among the first tables this evening, and they are definitely running a tight ship. From what we could see, about 1/3 of the tables were seated at 5pm and then tables were staggered in 30 minute intervals after that. It was definitely full, but we didn't get a sense that things were frantic for just having opened a few days ago. For apps, we got oysters and the potato leek soup. The creme fraiche on the soup wasn't necessary, but it was still above average. The freshly grated horseradish for the oysters was a nice touch, and I certainly preferred that to the mignonette. We both ordered steaks: his the strip and mine the boneless ribeye. Both were outstanding. This is a steak joint, and they are doing steaks really well. The portions were huge, and in the future we'd likely split one and order additional apps. The "frites" part of the steak frites were ok. Nothing to write home about, but they were hot when served. We also ordered some brussels sprouts, and they were underwhelming. The menu says they are roasted, but ours were steamed and sitting in a puddle of liquid. The bacon wasn't crisped, and the entire dish was forgettable. We topped our meal off with the profiteroles, and they were fine. The pastry was good, and the gelato had something that provided a little surprise crunch, which was nice. It wasn't necessarily a deeply inspired dessert, but it did the job. For what it is, it's really quite good. We wouldn't come here regularly, and we'd probably order differently to suit our tastes, but it's a great start for a new restaurant! read more

We loved Red Cow! Ate too much, yum French everything. My favorite Moules Frites, mussels in white wine and thyme accompanied with fries. My second favorite was the Salt Cod in a mason jar with watercress on toast. We also enjoyed the roasted Marrow Bones and the juicy Beecher's Cheddar Bacon Burger. Our neighbors had the roasted chicken with Brussel sprouts, which we'll try next time or a steak with Bearnaise or frisee salad with poached duck egg. Ethan Stowell hits the mark with this intimate French neighborhood bistro. The restaurant is cozy yet sleek with zinc tables, bare walls and an open kitchen. We personally enjoyed the bar area as well as the entertainment value of watching the kitchen. The restaurant opened this week, yet the staff was fast and attentive as if they'd been open longer. We are Stowell fans, yet this isn't his typical pasta joint, instead délicieux French fare. Can't wait to return. read more

Having gone to how to cook a wolf, I wanted to try another Ethan Stowell restaurant so I did some research and found that red cow had more of a French focus. Also my family enjoys their meat so the fact that the menu was basically steak I booked reservations right away. We started with the chicken liver mousse which was a little watery than I expected. I had tried the chicken liver mousse at how to cook a wolf and expected the same thick consistency but overall it had good flavor. For entree, I got the beef short rib which was delicious. The parsnips were sweetened with some sort of sauce and had delicious texture. It came with a horseradish sauce which accompanied the beef short rib which basically tasted like beef brisket. The meat just fell apart in the best way possible. I would definitely order this again My mom got the hangar steak and my little brother ordered the coulotte steak. They both enjoyed their entrees as well. For dessert, we got the coffee pastries which were a great finish to the meal. I really enjoyed the whole experience. read more