My SO and I came here for Valentine's Day, so it was packed and I'm definitely going to cut our waiter slack. We weren't here to rush anyway, and our waiter was very friendly and thorough! For food, we shared several plates, so here they are listed with my recommendations... - Kohlrabi salad (5/5! Spicy, but delicious!!) - Tuna tartare (4.5/5, I'm a sucker for fish and fruit combos.. this one had Asian pear!) - Crab toast (4.5/5.. although this was my boyfriend's favorite alongside the Kohlrabi) - Pull apart bread with crab dip (5/5!! Reminded me of Maryland crab dip ) - Rockfish (4.5/5, delicious crab mashed potatoes and great sauce on the rockfish) - Seafood chowder (4/5, this was good but just know that it's very thin and not a typical thick "clam chowder." The flavor was great, but I think I just had a thick chowder in my mind. No fault of theirs!) - And for dessert... you've got to get the donuts!!! 10/5 rating for that one haha read more

Came here after a show. Was a little apprehensive because there was only a few people there. We yelped the place and saw that it was only rated as an average of 3.5. But thought we'd give it a try. Glad we stopped by. Everything was delicious. Oysters were very small but delicious nonetheless. For happy hour we dropped $275 for four people. Six drinks, 64 shuckers, poutine, fries, baked ricotta and an expensive little crab Scottish egg (that was yummy but not $16 worth). I'll come back next time! read more

Rider is amazing! Everything from the decor, to the service, to the food, was perfect. We ate breakfast here both mornings in Seattle and it was hands down the best breakfast we've ever had. House cured thick sliced bacon, thick sliced sourdough that rivaled anything in San Francisco, and perfectly cooked eggs. You won't be sorry you tried Rider! read more

Mediocre food, 20% service charge!! Chowder salad was too spicy, I couldn't taste the food at all. Veggie soup was avarage. We paid $100 for 2 soups and 2 salad and tap water :). Not worth it at all!! read more

Dry aged steak was so good and clam salmon crab chowder and the crab toast so yummy and they were so nice to my doggy while we were there I highly recommend read more

We went here to kill time prior to a movie for a snack and drink. This was our second visit with the first one being just for drinks after a failed movie outing and trying to find a place to watch a UW Husky game - Note, they do not have the Pac-12 Network channel so you will not find a Husky game here. On our second visit, they were out of our preferred Seapine beer so that was a bummer right out of the gate but, understandable- tough to keep great beer in stock no matter who you are. Our "snack" order was the Burrata, White Anchovy toast and the blistered Shishido peppers. Sorry to say the peppers were soggy, limp, lifeless and over cooked most likely in a unattended deep fryer and not blistered in a hot pan as described. When the peppers arrive and they are an drab olive green you know the result is going to be sad. The dish was adorned with crispy Kale chips which probably shared the hot oil bath with the peppers. Had to send this back and hate to think that people that order this are going away with the thought that this is how one of the best seasonal peppers is supposed to be prepared. They should be a bright deep green with blisters from being pan seared and crisp to the tooth and flavorful. Not so in this case for sure. The toast was also not without its flaws. The concept seemed well intended however, when the toast or stale bread is soooooooo tough you need a chain saw to cut through or chew it, something is amiss. That said, the Burrata was fresh and the white anchovy was flavorful but the bread and the gum gashing rock hard crust also made this dish less than it could have been. It's hard not to like a place that has the aroma of wood fired cooking but for these two dishes it was a double thumbs down. read more

We stopped in for lunch & a cocktail while Christmas shopping. The service was really slow & unorganized...waited 20 minutes for a glass of wine & cocktail...We just wanted to leave...however, ordered fish n chips, which is one large piece of greasy battered fish...$ 22. awful! $63. for lunch, a big waste of time and money. The reason I'm taking my time to write this review is in hope the owner/manager take this review and our experience serious and focus on improving the quality of their service and food. read more

The burger is vastly overpriced for the quality, though it's a pretty big patty. I don't think the bacon really improved the experience, but the French fries were excellent. I had the cocktail of the day I forgot the name of but, it was very tasty, and the happy hour discount was appreciated. read more

My husband and I enjoy coming to Rider on date nights. They have a good tasting menu that is reasonably priced. Recently I took my husband here for a lunch celebrating his 40th birthday and they did a wonderful job of making our experience delightful. They sat us in a romantic spot while also offering other seating options. I could tell they paid attention to my reservation notes. The food and drinks were excellent and they surprised us with donuts at the end. I was really pleased at how they made the special occasion feel special. read more

If you are looking to make a diner outing into an event, Rider is a great option. I recently went here with two other couples I had not seen for a while and it turned out to be the perfect setting. We did the family style option for the table, ending up with some great dishes we all could sample. It was a nice, relaxed, upscale experience. My only critique would be that it was a bit pricey. read more

They just opened not too long ago. They have ways to go in terms of getting their food to equate to the prices they're charging. Service is more challenged than the food. Beware: they have mandatory 20% tip added to your bill. As an avid restaurant goer, I'm fine with that but the service I received was far from deserving the 20%. I'll go again and see if they're improving though. Restaurants need time to work out it's kinks but that honeymoon period is running out fast. read more

The food is good. $20 burger with fries and homemade bacon was fulfilling. Hard not to with 1/2 pound of beef. I just thinknit's overpriced. read more

Just came into town needed a place to eat on a Sunday night after 9 and they were open :) Had their khorobi salad was outstanding ! Then the artichoke crab pasta was delicious. My husband had the rock fish and hazelnut cauliflower which was also delicious. As a foody I just love new twist on food. Yes it was a little pricey but for the area it was expected. Yes I would eat there again for a especial occasion! read more

We went for happy hour--cocktails were excellent (try the Moscow mule!) but service was slow (hence the 4 stars).

I was super excited to try this restaurant and finally got a chance to stop in for lunch. The space itself is really cool and I expect it wasn't very busy since it's so new. Opting for a lighter lunch, I had the steamed clams which were really salty and had a lot of sand it them still. My friend had the pork sandwich which he was was really good. Someone next to us had the burger which looked amazing but not sure how it tasted. There are some other things I'd come back to try so hopefully I'll like it better the second time around. read more

Welcome addition to the pre-theater dining scene. I hope they work out some of their service glitches as the food was really quite good. I had a delicious pasta and awesome cocktails. They will need to speed up service though if they want to be reliable for a pre-theater dinner. read more

Great happy hour spot, food and drinks are terrific. Can't say I've ever praised cauliflower before but theirs is amazing!

My server was amazing her name was Allison; she was amazing, catered to my Birthday, and helped me find new local things to do. She's professional, charming, and aesthetically pleasing to talk to. Will come back 10/10 read more

Get it together, people. We arrived 6:30pm on a Tuesday. Not too busy. Still, our lousy drinks did not arrive until after 7pm. The red bearded bartender is a train wreck. We watched the ice melt into our drinks as they sat in their mixing glasses for ~15 minutes, while he horsed around with the servers. He then tried to do some sort of trick and broke a seltzer bottle, spraying tiny shards of glass all over the bar set up and entire array of drink garnishes. Uh, no thanks... We'll not have another. Food menu is strange and unappealing. We do like the decor and the way the place is set up. And our server was a doll. We'll give it a few months and try back later to see if things improve. read more

Of course they auto-gratuity 20%. Welcome to Seattle. Stay home if you can't deal with this. It is clearly advertised on the menu online and in person. Anyway. Friday night, 7pm, place is packed, and we had drinks in our hands at the bar within four minutes of walking in. We added more to the auto gratuity. Thanks for opening up a great new place. read more

Beautiful interior and restaurant ambiance. Our waiter Austin was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu and had great recommendations. Overall, food was tasty but the speed of delivery could use much improvement. Total dining time for a party of 5 at 5pm took 2.5 hours. Luckily we weren't in any rush read more

Giving this place 1 star because there isn't a feature. Our hotel staff was ranting and raving about this place so we figured let's check it out...bad move! The food was tasteless and that's pretty much that. The service was very laid back, almost felt like neglect. When you can't get chicken right that's an issue. Total disappointment, will not go back! read more

I really love the food, drinks and atmosphere here. It's nice to stop by after a long day at work to grab a quick drink. Unfortunately the staff can be rude. I was in on Wednesday and after I came back from the restroom at 11:32pm my friends informed me the staff were kicking us out and had turn on all the lights. I understand not being at a place of service after hours and think it is really rude when people do stay past but they are open until midnight and for the staff to say "yes we are kicking you out" is inappropriate. :( read more

Came here for happy hour. We got cocktails and multiple apps. Everything came out quickly and prices were reasonable. Everything tasted great and there was a wonderful variety! read more

Really glad I walked into this spot on a whim. Very good food that focuses on what the PNW does well. Menu isn't cheap, but portions are solid and flavors are fantastic, so I never felt like the price was a mismatch with what I got. Staff was super friendly, attentive and genuinely concerned with the quality of the food and your experience. Wine and beer recommendations were spot on. read more

Wow, what a disappointment. From extremely slow service to crowded in tables to under cooked beets and inedible entrees this place ensured we won't be back. There are too many fantastic restaurants in Seattle to waste time here. read more

Gorgeous place and well put together. I was underwhelmed with the staff. The service lacked warmth and personality. I was disappointed when I saw they include 20% service charge (gratitude). This makes for a lazy bartender ; there's no need to dazzle guests or go the extra mile if you're already receiving auto- gratuity. The drinks are over priced for what it is $16 for a basic goose martini. Many better places downtown. read more

Meh. Food was very good and happy hour menu prices were great. Service, however, from hostess to servers, left a lot to be desired. All three of our party experienced staff attitudes as supercilious and a bit as if they were thinking, "Don't ask stupid questions". For example, we asked our server, "How is the Rosé, is it dry?" Her answer, "They're always dry," was both supremely ignorant and rudely dismissive. Rider needs to work on their front-of-house game. read more

Wonderful cocktails, fresh and delicious food, great service! As for the poor service reviews, any brand new restaurant is bound to have a learning curve. As a regular in the neighborhood, I have watched them grow and adapt. They are now continuously busy and deliver consistent service. The bartenders are hilarious and skilled at their craft. The food is high end without being ostentatious and the happy hour is extremely well priced. read more

My husband and I came here with a group of friends. Since we arrived early we sat i the bar for a cocktail and appetizer. The tuna tartare was delicious and the craft cocktails were nice too. From there the experience went downhill as we entered the main restaurant. Crowded tables, seated near the open flame oven just diminished the atmosphere. The wait staff was in my opinion just horrible. Never greeted, never briefed on the menu and just overall a lackluster experience from food to service to ambiance. Seems like they only want to cater to the theater crowd that runs in out of here. I might visit the bar again but not anytime soon. read more

DO NOT GO FOR GROUP HAPPY HOURS. I'll keep this short- I was asked to show my ID 3 times in 2 hours while at happy hour with a group of co-workers... I believe it was the manager who dismissed the waiter once she realized we were a larger group and each time she came back would ask IDs of everyone.. again. I didn't get younger while sipping on my wine... Then she refused to split the bill after we had all ordered - and disclosed this AFTER we ordered, not before. When asked if we could pay at the bar, she said no and warned the bartender not to let us. Never have I been to a bar that made it hard for me to give them money. What a horrible experience and I can find the same overpriced drinks within walking distance. Similar to other reviewers, it's like they don't want you to patronize their establishment. read more

Great pre-theater stop for cocktails or happy hour. We were celebrating so our party chose to have dinner family style which was so delicious and unique.... oysters as an app and then a tomahawk steak with crab mashed taters, pull apart rolls, and roasted cauliflower for our meal. The chef treated us to a salad that was a beautifully presented root veggie creation. Very friendly and helpful waitstaff that didn't rush us to order but checked in on our timeline for getting to the 5th Ave for the show. It's a rare event for us to have dinner in Seattle and this spot was perfect for a unique treat. read more

This restaurant desperately needs an identity. It's not that the food was bad (although all dishes lacked salt and the correct seasonings), it just lacked direction. The steak tartare had so much Aleppo pepper on the lavash, that it was overpowering the meat. Why? The meat itself had virtually no flavor until we asked for salt. The entrées were confusing in terms of flavor combinations, so we avoided them. The other apps and sides each had ingredients that were just...off. What is this restaurant trying to be? I love the space, but the restaurant was empty on a very busy Seattle Pride Weekend, which should've been a dead giveaway. read more

Came in last Saturday with my girlfriends and YUM! Had the fries, rolls and chorizo (sp?) clams for appies! (Delicious and I don't even care for clams, they had me at chorizo.) We all tried something different for our main course, I had the steak. It was very good. I tried my friends rock fish, and I do not care for fish, it was delicious! Our waiter Chris W. was spot on with his suggestions and service! Great dining experience! Cheers! read more

Rider - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing Sunday brunch! The crispy chicken scallion crepes were inventive and delicious. The warm ricotta dip with eclectic selection of chips was heavenly. And the Bloody Mary you ask? Where else do you get a king crab in your Bloody Mary? Great atmosphere and attentive service. read more

Rider - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We enjoyed such a wonderful dinner here tonight! The wait staff was incredibly attentive and professional. I've heard others complain about a wait....like seriously?? If you are in a hurry go to MacDonald's! The food was exceptional, like an art! You could taste every note! Things together I had never experienced! It was not just a dinner it was a culinary artistic experience! You must check out this restaurant! The only complaint I have tonight is that I feel like a fat a.......! So delicious! I'll be bringing family back here! read more

Honestly, I don't mind paying for expensive food.. if it's worth it. BUT this place is super expensive and food was not good at all. Their "hot chocolate" was the size of a shot and wasn't good at all plus it was 5 bucks. The people were nice but didn't come by and ask if we needed anything. read more

We were visiting Seattle July 3rd and came to Rider for dinner for our first night. By far the best dinner we had the entire week we were here. The staff was so knowledgeable with the food and so attentive to us. The food was amazing!! Highly recommended if you are visiting Seattle read more

Rider - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service was great, & my drink, "Cheaper Than Therapy" was even better. The red headed bartender Kraig made my night - thanks for the tropical escape in the middle of the Christmas season. It's exciting to see a creative, quality new place open up downtown- this is exactly what downtown needs! Can't wait to see how this place continues to grow & evolve! read more

Had an absolutely fantastic meal at Rider. Food was perfectly prepared and service was spot on. A great addition to downtown Seattle.