For my last review of the year and my 1,000th:), I wanted to go back to one of my favorite meals of the year in November. Restaurant Christine takes over a spot that used to be Brie and Bordeaux, Eva, and most recently, a Himalayan spot. It bills itself as seasonal NW comfort food, and it certainly lived up to it! Started off with some oysters which hit the spot, before moving on to some hearty entrees. While the seafood pasta was good and certainly lived up to its reputation, the hanger steak and veal marsala were even better. Both of the meat dishes had killer sauces, and the quality of the protein was definitely good. Don't skip dessert - the chocolate cake was very decadent, but our favorite was a panna cotta with a fig compote - so good! Our server did a great job taking care of us, and the only minor pet peeve would be I wish that they would have a few more Euro wines on the menu. Overall, one of my favorite meals in 2022, and hope to visit again soon in 2023! read more

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Wow. We were 4 show going guests dining early before the show. First, the service is so pro, and it shows. Grace under stress and friendly. We had the focacia, rabbit, steak, ravioli, and fresh pasta. Everything was spectacular. Prepared perfectly, served beautifully, and that bread is to die for. The ambience feel is happy and light. Highly recommend. read more

Such a great surprise! Went out for a girls dinner. We all loved our meals, glad we made reservations because it was packed! I will go back again read more

Amazing food and service! Everything tastes so good, especially the dessert - Perhaps the best cannoli in Seattle! They were kinda short in staffs when we went (only one Chef and one server) so food came a bit slowly - But I was surprised how they managed to control the quality of food so well given the amount of food the Chef had to serve for different tables of customers. read more

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I went to Restaurant Christine today with my daughter for a birthday lunch. It's a white-tablecloth restaurant, but my young daughter was totally welcome there. We sat near the window and the neighborhood view was great for people watching. I got the brisket sandwich - SO GOOD and tender and juicy, with the perfect condiments. My daughter got breaded chicken and French fries in a customized plate that they made for her. She is a picky eater, and she loved her food too. We also got the pistachio cannoli with a candle in it for dessert (comped for my birthday!). It was decadent and delicious. On top of all that, prices were very good, and service was amazing! Our server Cody was awesome and so kind and friendly to both me and my daughter. I'm so glad we chose this restaurant. Wish we had tried it sooner, but glad that we live walking distance, because we will be back! I know the menu is seasonal, but we could order the exact same thing next time and be totally happy. Dont' pass up trying the brisket sandwich. I don't write a lot of reviews on yelp, but they were so nice to us that I felt that I had to write this review. (No one asked me to do that). Thank you Cody and Restaurant Christine! read more

I hate to write a negative review about any one or place, but this needs to be said. We visited on my birthday, which was noted with the reservation. Firstly, no mention or acknowledgement upon arrival... not a huge deal. But, secondly, when we ordered a $65 bottle of wine, which was brown-ish when poured and tasted of raisins/prune juice, would not be replaced or taken back. Our server was put in the embarrassing position, after consulting the owner, of telling us that we would have to accept it regardless and offered to decant. Shocked, but trying to be accepting of the situation (though we've never had to do this before), we watched as she decanted and large chunks of sediment clung to the whole spout of the decanter. We tried to give it a moment to improve, but it was just plain awful and unacceptable to drink. And, we had to 'eat' the $65 even after mentioning that this was my birthday dinner. There was no adjustment to the bill whatsoever. $200 +$30 we won't get back. Later that evening, I searched for the correct protocol regarding rejecting a corked bottle of wine, and the very first thing mentioned was the color. If it's brownish, it's off. Second, was the prune or vinegar taste... and no matter what, the distributor or winery takes the bottles that are returned back, so the business does NOT have to incur any charge, period. So, this needs to be a lesson to any who dine here and purchase a bottle of wine... you are paying for it, literally. Lastly, we had purchased a bottle from a wine shop recently and it was off. A friend who is a wine expert, pointed out that if there is discoloration from wine that has gone up into the cork (not just at the very bottom) it is also bad as the cork is porous and air gets in... something I'll look at from now on. I brought it in 3 days later and it was taken back immediately with no issue and I was told that the winery would take any bottles back, proving my point from restaurant. Lots of lessons learned. We will not be back. read more

Exceptional food, very nice place in a beautiful location - saw pride of ownership, great service AND prices were very fair - hoping to go back soon... read more

This is an attractive restaurant with an open kitchen. The chef owner is very friendly and helpful. I love the seasonal menu selections - very fresh and interesting salads, pastas, seafood, and sandwiches. Excellent! read more

Our new favourite lunch spot right in Tangletown. Relaxed dining where the food and service shines. Inspired seasonal dishes such as the chicken milanese with a lemony endive salad, for a good value for a white table cloth restaurant. The restaurant interior is super low key -- not toney at all. But we're fine with that. It's our secret neighborhood spot. read more

Great ambiance for a neighborhood restaurant. A perfect find for a summer evening! The best item was the special appetizer scallop crudo. The sauce with the fresh scallops was one of the best combinations I've ever tasted and the nuts added a pop of flavor. Would have ordered this as a full meal! read more

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Went for lunch. We had a very tasty salad & the pasta special of the day which we both enjoyed. It's not easy to find a place that we want to return to but this is such a place read more

Food is fresh but really, really salty to the extent that its difficult to eat. We ordered the salmon (the portion size is small), sauce and side dishes too salty. We also got the Zoe burger, way way too salty. Both of us with two different dishes, so the over salting is not just a dish specific thing read more

Restaurant Christine - Salmon with rice and charred broccoli - Comfort Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food made with care. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in my lifetime. read more

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We go here for a fancy date night or to celebrate birthdays and we LOVE it. The food is always incredible, the menu changes seasonally and we haven't had anything we didn't like. Everyone that works there is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu (they provide excellent recommendations if you need them!). Gracious and warm service with amazing local food at a peaceful neighbor spot. It's a combination that's shockingly hard to come by for such a food-focused city. Christine does it right. Skip some of the newer trendy spots in Greenlake/Wallingford/Fremont (or really anywhere else in the city) and come here instead!! read more

Delightful new little bistro tucked away in tangletown. I had the halibut cheek sandwich with salad instead of fries. Absolutely amazing. Finding a good sit down lunch spot is hard enough right now, much less one with a fresh menu, tight to focus on quality over quantity. A few brief chats with the owner got me excited for a constantly rotating menu of lovingly chosen favorites. Can't wait for tomato season! I was too hungry to pause for a picture of lunch but I couldn't help myself and indulged in a rich, fudgy flourless chocolate truffle cake and a small glass of port. I think I've found a new favo read more

Restaurant Christine - Flourless chocolate cake, 10 year port. - Comfort Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food and awesome staff! Atmosphere was quirky and cool! Would go eat there all the time if I lived closer! read more

Came here while visiting Seattle on vacation and had a wonderful lunch. Great food!! Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. They were very accommodating to kids as well, which we appreciated. read more

Simple and short . This is a local restaurant with simple yet flavorful home cooked menu. Just delicious

Restaurant Christine has fantastic service and amazing food. Every dish that we ordered was incredibly executed. In retrospect, I'm surprised we were able to get seats on a Saturday night, but it was not overly crowded. Everything was so well thought out. read more

Picked up dinner from Christine. It was delicious! Ordered the Halibut (cooked perfect), Half Hen (delicious and delicious stuffing), and the ravioli (so good and I don't like ravioli). Truffle fries were delicious. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Inside looked very inviting. Looking forward to eat in person sometime in the future. read more

This is now my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The service is great. The food is very good. I had liver and it was the best I ever had.

I stopped in for lunch while wandering the neighboring Greenwood in search of achiote paste. I ordered the shrimp Po Boy and fries. The brioche bun was toasted just right and the fries were near 12 step program dangerous! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and crunchy on the outside. Their lunch and dinner menus consist of many such scrumptious selections and I insist you give them a shot. They have just opened and are building their clientele. All items available for pick up for a quick dinner at home as well! They are located in Tangletown. read more

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We went for a late lunch, the restaurant was empty except for three or four staff. We ordered just two burgers with bacon as an add-on for $36 before tips and tax. The waiter told us that they had the best burgers in town. It turned out the burgers were okay, the patties were small almost tiny compared to the standard sized bun, the bacon was overly greasy, topped with a single pickle and the flavor was simple. What disappointed us was the portion and quality of the fries that came with the meal and how the waiter handled the situation. Half of the already small portion of fries were small broken segments, roughly less than half inch long, leftovers or dregs of whatever fries from earlier in the day. I pointed this out to the waiter and he tried to gaslight me by saying that had we ordered the burgers off the dinner menu which were an extra $3 per meal, then we would have received more fries. I reiterated to him that my displeasure was less about the paltry quantity but mostly about the quality of the broken bits of leftover fries. I don't know if he understood but he did ultimately offer to bring us extra fries. We waited for about 15 minutes, by then my husband completed his meal and as I chewed on the last bite of my burger, the waiter who had spent that time chatting with his coworkers reappeared empty handed. He said that there were only more small bits and pieces of the same dregs and that they would need to "shuck more potatoes" in order to make more fries, and rambled about some excuse about how they just got rid of staff and were shorthanded. The mere fact that he waited until we were done eating to tell us that he was not going to bother following through informed us of the type of establishment they were running. My husband paid the bill and rightfully did not leave a tip. Our water cups were never filled during service, no condiments were ever offered. Bottom line is that we were not tended to so zero service deserves nothing extra. Tips should never be automatic. I think this place is probably loved and patronized by locals who don't have more choices. For us, we will keep looking for a better meal with service elsewhere. read more

i had never been here ..we wanted a nice ambiance and tasty food.. it was not busy.. people havent discovered this place.. i had the best brisket sandwich i can remember.. prices are better than average in seattle and the food is delicious.come and support restaurant Christine. read more

The menu intrigued me with its game meats and fried frog shanks on the menu, but it was really the hospitality and warmth of chef Adam and server Cody that blew me away. There is nothing like building a community and really getting to know the people who are part of it, so for both of them to take the time to get to know us and share their food with us was the most heartwarming feeling. It's not just about the food, which is very good, but being part of a family where you're welcomed in the home of the restaurant. Truffle fries with aoili - look at that freshly fried crispy exterior with fluffy interior, plenty of truffle flavor and just the right portion. Piping hot - i had this as an appetizer and have no regrets! Venison steak - with fingerling potatoes and parsnip puree; yes!!! They know how to cook venison - slightly sweet and tender. On special right now. Don't miss it! Mushroom risotto- 4 types of mushrooms, lots of cheese, white wine, and toothsome risotto; can I have this every week??? So good!!! PROTIP: they change the menu to match the seasons and chef is always working with his suppliers for what is best for the season. Throws in a few more exotic things to give diners a taste of something different. Frog shanks and calf liver anyone? I'm coming back for that 3 hour elk gnocchi bolognese read more

This restaurant keeps getting better each time. On a Saturday it was a packed house! Great for couples and families. The chef and staff here really cares about everyone's dining experience . Seafood pasta is an absolute must. Please make it a mainstay on the menu! Overall, I recommend Restaurant Christine for those who want a nice ambience and great food. I've been coming here since their soft opening and it makes me so happy to see more and more people dining here :) read more

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here last weekend! The salads were creative and the hangar steak was amazing. Nice atmosphere and staff as well. read more

Total gem hidden in Wallingford/Tanglerown. Sea Bass cheek sandwich was delicious, flavorful as was the risotto and pistachio canolli. Just sad that I started a diet and this is 11 blocks from my house. read more

Food was SO GOOD. The staff was very friendly and seems like a nice environment generally.

Our family celebrated my birthday at Christine's for my birthday last Friday night. without exception all eight of us enjoyed our meals and time together. The food is excellent and we all enjoyed ourselves. The waitress was very attentive and all our needs were met and we will be back. Doug R. read more

Went there for Valentine Day. A new restaurant, understaff but those that were working were nice. Our waitress was waiting on us, other tables, busting tables and helping managing the plates. Don't go hungry! Our reservations was at 6pm and didn't leave until 8:45pm. We ordered our drinks and apps and waited over an hour for our meal. At this point I ask the waitress why so long and she explained that this was the first time they had so many people and that they are short staff. I only wished that she had communicated at the beginning and we would have been more understanding. Our dinner was really good. I really liked the red velvet cake. It was very moist! I ask our waitress to ask the chef how is the cake so moist. She told me he said "made with love" Do try them out and be patience. read more

Restaurant Christine - Comfort Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic tasting food in a cute little neighborhood. Made my awesome afternoon even better - highly recommend.

There was one person working lunch who was the owner, server, and chef. Really nice guy. Apparently when it gets busy during dinner he has a team. Really reasonably priced, tasty food, fast service. Overall a great experience! Would definitely recommend. I ordered the BLT and another member of the party ordered the brisket sandwich - we split 50/50. read more

I came here for lunch with a friend and really enjoyed our dining experience. The menu was very seasonal and the food expertly prepared. The dining room felt cozy and the service was friendly and unpretentious. I will definitely come back with my kids since I learned that they will cater to kids and customize their regular menu items for them. If you're thinking about trying this restaurant, think no more. This place is a neighborhood gem! read more

Highly recommend this cosy hidden gem that serves tasty dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients. We love the salads with the sea bass cheeks, shrimp po boy, flourless chocolate truffle cake, and panna cotta. It's clear that the owner creates & serves these dishes with passion & joy, while channeling his grandmother, Christine's love for delighting others with delicious food. read more

Restaurant Christine - Seafood Louie salad (seasonal dish) - Comfort Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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amazing restaurant, food, and service I recommend this restaurant for everybody good service and good food

Six friends enjoyed an exquisite lunch at this chef-owned gem on Tuesday 7/27/22. Two of us had the beautiful plum salad with shrimp, one the BBQ sandwich with Grandma's Brisket, the guest of honor enjoyed the halibut cheeks, and two of us swooned over the extraordinary toasted BLT. Imagine a top-shelf BLT. Wild boar bacon, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce, and a truffle-aioli smear. We enjoyed mind-blowing mango-topped panna cotta for dessert. This space had a fine chef-owner bistro once before, called Eva, which closed in 2014. Happily, Christine's is here to fill that bill, and more. read more

Really savory pasta dishes. The bread is out of this world. The Parmesan chicken sandwich is something you will rarely find anywhere else and you can tell that these guys care about their food. Go for lunch and get the Parmesan chicken sandwich with extra marinara sauce and the truffle aioli for your fries. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've had most things in the menu but the menu changes periodically so a great place to be a regular! Stellar wine menu with a ton of selections and the service is always great and the food is the best! read more

Restaurant Christine is a quintessential neighborhood gem! We don't live in the area but were nearby for a show and booked a table for four. The space is cozy and inviting, and the food was truly amazing. They were so accommodating of our tight timeline as well. We also appreciated their very large wine list - both by the bottle and by the glass! I hope the locals continue to support and rally around this wonderful spot! read more