Honestly, I am not even sure how to start this review.... I hate doing harsh reviews yet, I am sorry, this place needs it. To give some details, we came in on a Monday Morning for brunch. the place only had 1 or 2 other tables at the time. Took a bit to get noticed that we wanted a table, then the waitress did her best to be kind and say pick any table. Quickly we ordered drinks and food. As we all were starving. While waiting, we noticed how nasty the placemats were on the table. Dried Food in them and who knows what else from others. Then while the waitress was bringing out food for the other table, we watched her cough with her hand, wipe her nose or face and then grab the food and deliver it. It was just one thing after another that we watched unhealthy actions on how things were cleaned or handled. We still ate the food, yet then we all were very sorry for that mistake. The food was just tasteless and nasty. After everything we had seen and the food we got, one of my group even committed saying do not be surprised if we get sick later. The price was high and we expected that due to being connected to a Hotel. Yet for the service, cleanliness, and quality of food... Wasn't even worth a dime. Overall... My advice if you are reading this... STAY FAR AWAY! read more

Came in on a weekend, Sat t the bar and I was instantly greeted by the bartender. She was very nice and even though it was a little busy she handled my drink order well. She offered me a new a new cocktail I've never had called a tequila honeybee, tasted great, thanks TLDR GREAT a little pricey but that's ok you get what you pay for. read more

Food was delicious! We started with the Crispy Brussels Sprout as an appetizer - they were crisp on the outside, had just enough salt, and were nice and tender on the inside. They were a little bit greasy, but still really good! They sauce they give you to dip them in was lacking in flavor, but we didn't even need it. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna - the tuna was cooked perfectly, it was tender and the seared portion was just the slightest bit flaky. The Yuzu sauce under the tuna was delicious, creamy, flavorful but not overpowering, and the side salad, with Napa cabbage, pickled red onion, sesame dressing and black sesame seeds paired perfectly. A bite with salad and tuna together swiped thru the Yuzu sauce was perfect. The portion was very small, I could have eaten 2 of them, but it tasted great. My dining companion ordered the 'pick 2' lunch special with 1/2 a BLT and a small Chinese Chicken Salad - 1/2 of her meal was the same size as my whole meal. She said the BLT was awesome, thick sliced bacon and plenty of lettuce and tomato. Salad was good too, though she was so full, she couldn't finish. Our server was very attentive and nice, was there when we needed her, but didn't hover and made polite conversation. Overall, I would come back, but I would take care to plan for inconsistent portion sizing and order according to my appetite. read more

First time to Seattle, and this is attached to where I was staying. Phenomenal!! The food, the drinks and the atmosphere were fantastic, but it was our server and bartender who really made the place shine! They're friendly, knowledgeable and have great opinions if you are ever undecided on what to eat and/or drink. read more

It seems that they have a few things they need to work out since they are so new. They have happy hour until 6 which is good but the pretzel bites on the happy hour menu which is $6 but you only get three tiny pretzel bites making each one $2. This is ridiculous. The steamed buns (hum bao) equate to $4.50 for each small bun. That probably equates to an 300% markup! The rest of the food was pretty good. The nori fries were the super star of the evening. The burger and the spareribs were pretty good. The salmon needed a better cook which should have been less cook time but ultimately was okay. The cauliflower was a miss with so much seasoning and a bit spicy with all of the curry seasoning. I am hoping they work out some of these areas that had room for improvement. read more

Pleasant hotel and atmosphere in the restaurant. The pho we think had MSG and far too many noodles ( where's the broth), we ordered calamari,it arrived greasy and a bit over cooked in my opinion. Pork belly and kale Caesar's were enjoyed. They had a nice take on the sundae! Healthy options on the menu, just need to zero in a bit and I would rate higher. read more

The wife and I always go out in the Renton area after work on Friday. Came across this place on Yelp and we were not disappointed! My wife has allergies and the custom cooked a chicken breast paired with a salad. I had the Wagu bacon burger... AWESOME! One of the best if not THE best burger I have ever had! Wine selection by the glass could be better... but that is certainly not a deciding factor for us. I will say. For not being very busy at all, service was extremely slow... since I attribute to the custom order for my wife, but still seemed awfully long. Staff was friendly and our server certainly was in the right profession, perfect personality! Yelp had this at two $$... That is wrong as being in a hotel, it's definitely a bit over what you can get elsewhere... but worth it. read more

Food was good! I came with my business partners and tried their food and they also had some delicious dishes. The service was even better. I ordered a Wagu burger and was tasty, juicy, and fulfilling. I highly recommended trying this restaurant if you're in the area. read more

Rendition - New American Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Not a fan. Service was not good, and the food was basic. We spent $50 here on Christmas not to mention adding a $20 tip simply because my husband couldn't help but leave it. The service was saddening. I don't know if the server was not feeling well or just didn't want to be there but man. She made us feel guilty for showing up. I am Asian and I don't feel like anything here had an Asian fusion or twist to it. Spicy honey wings tasted like fried wings topped with honey. The gnocchi Mac and cheese we ordered from the kids menu was not edible. We all took a single bite and left it on the table. We didn't ask for anything new, but the server made us feel like we didn't belong already I felt it wasn't necessary. We left it on the table. The tacos were boring. All in all, not worth the money. read more

We stayed at Hotel InterUrban ... very cool and hip boutique hotel. So we had brunch a couple of at the Waterleaf restaurant. I recommend the grilled Chicken sandwich & the egg brisket. Awesome food! Plus the Service was amazing... Anya was so kind and attentive to details. I certainly recommend it read more

I can only attest to breakfast here. Standard fare at a slightly higher hotel price. It was convenient and the restaurant was open and inviting. Eggs cooked perfectly. Potatoes were fine. Plated quite nicely. read more

I came to meet a friend for dinner. The resturant was pretty busy, for it being so new and for the building looking unfinished. I ordered the south of the border burger which was AMAZING and tasted super fresh compared to most place around. The crab cake was great and I would put the sriracha caper remoulade on anything, it was THAT good. Service was exceptional!! Even though the bar was busy Sherrod was personable with us and the other guests. He was polite, knowledgeable and very friendly. By far some of the best service I have ever received. We will absolutely 110% be returning!! read more

Oh my! I've only given one other service a 2 star rating so, this says much about the place, food and service. Where do I start? Well the 2 stars will be for the place and nothing else. Done. Wagyu burger beef was ok nothing to come back for, then my kids had the chicken pesto, "meh, not good at all - the chicken was dry and the pesto was watery and bland! My hubby had the fish and chips and he liked it....maybe give it another chance, next year or so, maybe. The service needs a ton of improvement! Our waiter kept forgetting who ordered what from food to drinks to dessert...wow, that was bad! There's a lot of room for improvement! Literally no pictures to boast about...sorry fellow yelpers, I'm no help at all. read more

Great food and great service. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and are looking for a bite to eat. I highly recommend the beef short ribs. Enjoy! read more

We've been excitedly awaiting the The Hotel Interurban grand opening along with their Waterleaf Restaurant. We stopped in after a walk along the nearby Green River Trail and had a great dinner of the crab cakes with apple cole slaw, seared ahi tuna and the prawn salad. Followed by a dessert of the vanilla bean cream brûlée and warm chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely amazing!! They also have an impressive drink list featuring many local offerings. We'll definitely be back. read more

Rendition - Extraordinary crab cake appetizer. Outstanding with its crisp breading encasing the amazing fresh tender crab. - New American Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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Make sure to say hi to Mark. You MUST true the French fries! I promise you will want more. Best Waygu burger and solid Prices. Give them a shot and they will make you happy. read more

We love the Seattle Times Restaurant Week and were delighted to discover that 2 more restaurants in South King County were participating this year. For the uninitiated, during Restaurant Week you can get a 3 course dinner for $33/person. If the place is open for lunch you can get a 2 course meal for $18/person. The Waterleaf is located inside the new Hotel Interurban in Tukwila. The restaurant looks great, all shiny and new. The Restaurant Week menu contains 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts. My wife ordered the Crispy Tofu Agedashi, Truffled Gnocchi 'Mac & Cheese', and Fall Harvest Sundae. I ordered Shrimp & Artichoke Dip, Northwest Cioppino, and Chocolate Pot De Creme. We both enjoyed the appetizers, although the Shrimp & Artichoke Dip was too spicy for my wife. After we finished our appetizers our server informed us that they were out of cioppino. You would think the kitchen should have given that information to the waitstaff prior to us ordering. At any rate, our server brought back the menu and I reluctantly ordered the Glazed Berkshire Pork Cheeks. At this point I would like to point out that the main reason we chose this restaurant is because cioppino was on the menu so I was predisposed to not like anything moving forward. My wife's gnocchi was pretty good (I had the leftovers for lunch). Other than bacon, I'm not a huge pork fan and my entree did nothing to change my opinion. 2 small pork cheeks sitting uninspiringly on a bed of cheesy grits with mustard greens and Wenatchee apples. It would have been nice given their screwup if I had been given a choice off of their regular menu. I didn't try my wife's dessert but she liked it. I also liked my dessert although it was a bit too sweet for me. So I suppose you could say this was a mixed bag topped off with a huge disappointment. Looking at the regular menu the prices seem a bit high for Tukwila. I guess with the hotel guests they have something of a captive audience. As for us, we are unlikely to return as there are so many better options in the South King County area. read more

I came across this through yelp. I really recommend the calamari and crab cakes. Normally I am fussy that nothing else will disrupt the crab. This had a few other ingredients like picked onion relish. This was so mild it worked yeah. The calamari was crazy good. Go get rt he appetizers. The oriental chicken salad was yawn okay. The street tacos were store bought tortillas and over cooked beef. Stay with the apps. Christine was our server she was fantastic. Very friendly. read more

Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant! We had their Red Chicken Curry, Short Rib dish and a delicious apple pie dessert. The Red Chicken Curry was very flavorful, however the chicken was over cooked and dry. Our server was super nice and she was working hard as they were short staffed (someone had quit that day). They allow doggos on their outdoor patio so we'll definitely be back! read more

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Rendition offers outside dining which was a plus. The patio was nice. Even though it abuts the parking lot, it is well screened. The service was friendly, helpful and prompt. They offer two different size pours of wine which is great. We had the fish and chips and the veggie burger. Both were excellent. This was a solid place and I would go there again if I was in the area read more

New restaurant inside Hotel Interurban. The menu is innovative and presentation is pleasing to the eyes. Hats off to Sean, the Executive Chef. read more

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Pricey but expected since it's a hotel. I got the burger from the dinner menu and it was So yummy! Good job chef! Customer service was awesome our waitress was ok but this other guy that was in the bar was so nice to everyone. It made us felt welcomed. (I think he was the manager) will we eat there again? Sure, but with an infant we would go for lunch. read more

Tried having a breakfast here, but service-wise the place is not functioning. Waited for over 20 minutes to put my order, but nobody ever showed up to take it. read more

Found this place via Yelp's recommendation for cocktail after watching movie at the nearby AMC theatre in southcenter. We arrived 3 minutes pass 6 and were told Happy Hours is over! Seeing the disappointment from us, the waitress let us order from the Happy Hour menu if we order NOW! Being this is our first visit, we ordered per her recommendation- the crispy Brussels sprouts and the artichoke shrimp dip. My sister and I enjoyed our time together as well as the food served! Both appetizers and cocktails were tasty and good. I gave this restaurant 4 stars because the chef could try to add less salt and filtered out the grease on the Brussels sprout dish and also I had to hunt our nice waitress down for our bill! read more

This multicultural restaurant gives you plenty of options for what type of food you like, the food I thought was very well cooked and especially the waiters were on top of everything we needed. I've been to dozens of places to eat around Seattle and this is definitely my favorite. Honestly It's hard to say one bad thing about this restaurant read more

Ha d a great experience coming in here. Molly was fantastic and made great suggestions. Short ribs were amazing and dessert was even better!!!! read more

Sparse modern, nearly industrial feeling to the dining area. The easy American style dishes were very good, but the more complex dishes and drinks were very poor. The chef needs to taste the food BEFORE they serve it to customers. The entrée that I was served is no longer on the menu, but it was a Asian style black cod dish. The broth tasted like rotten dishwater. I sent it back and got the fish and chips. They were really great. The duck fat fries were really good as well. We both chose one of the signature drinks and the balance of the mix was way off. It was really bitter and too acidic. I think that if it had been mixed correctly, it would have been good, but the bartender did not taste it before serving it. Our server and the manager of the restaurant were apologetic and treated us above and beyond the pale to attempt to make up for the discrepancies. My advice: it's a casual dining place that is trying to be upscale and the pricing is too high because it's a hotel and they have a "captive audience". If you go there order simple American cuisine. I hope they improve and it seems like they are trying really hard to get better. The menu changes since my wife and I were there indicate that they are trying to play to their strengths and that is a good thing. I do not recommend this restaurant for two reasons: pricing and inconsistent food quality. There are twenty other restaurants in the area that consistently do better. read more

Short ribs here were basically a McRib on a plate or microwave Salisbury steak dinner. Services was pretty bad as well. The restaurant was pretty open at first, us in a group of 2 that grew to 5 and a larger party of about 15 and everything was slow. Currently at our table without a stop by a server for about an hour. We had high hopes for a trendy spot in the south end but may as well go to Joey's or Bahama Breeze. read more

Excellent food!!! The menu has great variety of food and also tasty appetizers that go with wide selection of wines. My favorites are seared ahi tuna, crab cakes, pork ribs, and wagyu beef burger. read more

I have no reason to give this place less than 5 stars. The wait time was 0, the water & waitress were fabulous & the food was delicious. Our waiter was Valentino, who was delightful & had the most calming voice i had ever heard. He was polite & did the best thing anyone could ever do. He asked questions, meaning, if he did not know an answer, he went & found out! Round of applause for you my friend. One of m pet peeves is when an employee does not know & they just give an awkward look like, " Oh i'm not sure"- insert nervous laugh. I ask a lot of about the menu because I am curious & he did not seem to mind at all. I was very appreciative about how attentive & accommodating he was. The food was delicious & we ordered the following: The Cowboy Chicken sandwich, St. Helen's Beef patty Melt & the Wagyu Bacon Burger. You get a choice between the fried or a side salad. I saw the side salad on a friends plate but I love me some french fries. I myself got the patty melt & sub the cheese for pepper jack & I have no regrets! The bread was Rye & rather large. If it were up to me, I would have subbed it for a regular bun. The bun to meat ratio was a bit off but the flavors were delicioso! We would come back here. Also, for those drink lovers, the boyfriend said that they over pour so he is already excited to come back! Still no changes. Great tasting food & great service! read more

Very nice modern atmosphere, yet comfortable and inviting. We were greeted by several friendly staff, all helpful and engaging. We tried three items off of the "bites" portion of the menu: popcorn chicken popcorn, shrimp artichoke dip and crab cakes. All three were very flavorful and seasoned well with a hint of spice. We would order them all again, but we will try other items when we return, since the whole menu looks so good! Our drinks were also very good, the wine menu is thoughtful, although they are missing a still rose by the glass. Tv viewing was easy with 6 well placed TVs to watch the Seahawks game. A welcome addition for south of Seattle people! read more

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My husband and I went to Happy Hour which was conveniently located in our lobby after a long day of sightseeing. We loved everything that we tried which were the buffalo wings, tacos, Nori fries, Oaxaca drink, Naughty Nellie brew, and creme brûlée. Christine, our server made some great suggestions and was super friendly. Can't wait to go back tomorrow and try more of the menu items. read more

This place is great! Rochelle is a great bartender and so fun to chat with. She makes great drinks! The chefs clearly know what they are doing. They combine great flavors together to make a great menu. At first, I thought the span of the dishes with no central focus would be a challenge but everything I've had so far has been great. I would come back for sure. read more

Decent place. The staff was nice professional and timely. I had a black kale salad and ordered the extra salmon for 5$. The food came out quickly which was good. Here's why I gave this place 2 stars. The extra smoked salmon was just 7 pieces of meat about the size of a half piece of a stick of gum. The bowl was huge but shallow so it looked like a lot of food but a couple of scoops with my fork there wasn't much. This would of been fine if the salad would of been 10-15$ but for $25, you got to be joking. I should of went some where else. Great staff and facilities though. read more

The food is amazing! We had the cod fish and chips and the prawn laski..YUM. The service however, RIDICULOUS! Our server John was supposed to split our check but had a glitch in the system so was only able to charge one of us which was fine we requested a new copy of the receipt to reflect the newest charge to one card and he got very annoyed with us. Not to mention the entire time we were there he bad mouthed management, saying they wouldn't give him Thanksgiving off and they gave him an ultimatum. He told everyone at the bar that he would leave but he loves the staff and wants to bring them with him.. I am a restaurant manager myself and would be mortified to hear that my employees are bad mouthing management to guests while on the clock! Not good. read more

Amazing creative delicious food. Compliments to Chef Sean for pushing the limits on both Asian and Western cuisine.

Overpriced and underwhelming flavor. I had portobello fries the texture and crispiness was good but lacked seasoning. Then tried dim sum which was not to my taste. So I had ahí tuna instead. Again really good texture and cooked to perfection but lacked seasoning. Service was excellent! read more

love this place! It has the best short rib I have even tried . The food never disappoints and I clean my plate in less than 5 mins. The ambiance is prefect. I love the painting at the lobby. read more

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I'm pleased to say that my husband and I have found a new date night restaurant to go to. This place is fabulous, from the friendly greetings at the door to the delicious food, excellent wine list, superb meal followed by espresso and dessert. My highest compliments to the chef. We will be back!! read more

The food was absolutely outstanding. This coming from a restaurant foodie and long time restaurant employee. Chris was our server and he was absolutely top notch and provided the best service I've had anywhere in a very long time. read more