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    The Carlile Room

    4.0 (565 reviews)
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    THE CARLILE ROOM ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Ashlee H.

    We came here to have something to eat and to hang out while our teen daughter was at a show. I will say the place is cute, the decor, the big windows, all of that was great. The menu was very small. I'm a pretty picky eater I will say that, and they didn't really have anything for calling it American food etc.. They also didn't have ranch or BBQ for dipping just a heads up. It'd be a cute place to have some drinks but maybe go elsewhere for food. The food also wasn't great. We both had burgers and friends and we weren't impressed.

    Flat Iron Steak & Fries

    We stopped in at The Carlile Room for a pre-show dinner before catching a musical nearby, and while the evening had its bright spots, it left us feeling a little mixed overall. The restaurant has a genuinely great vibe -- the space feels lively and polished, exactly what you'd want for a night out on the town -- and the prices are fair for what you're getting. It checked a lot of the right boxes on paper. The food was mostly a success. The focaccia was wonderful, and the Caesar salad was exactly what you want from a classic -- crisp, well-dressed, and satisfying. The Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp, though, was a bit of a letdown; we expected bold, punchy heat and instead got something surprisingly muted. The mains were largely excellent: the Chicken Schnitzel and Umbrian Pork Sausage & Beef Ragu were both standouts, the Flat Iron Steak & Fries and New York Strip were very good -- though the Strip came out undercooked relative to how it was ordered, which was a small but noticeable miss. The Maafe rounded things out nicely. We finished with the Strawberry Milk Tart for dessert, which was the highlight of the meal -- truly excellent, and a lovely touch that it came out complimentary in honor of my wife's birthday. Where things fell short was the service. Our server was friendly and warm, but the pacing was noticeably slow -- not ideal when you have a curtain time to make. It added a layer of stress to what should have been a relaxed, celebratory evening. Finally, the odor of the baked cheese dish that came out of the kitchen multiple times was really pungent and unpleasant. Given the combination of service hiccups and a few small culinary misses amid otherwise good food, we're not sure we'd rush back. There are plenty of other spots in Seattle that hit the same notes with a bit more consistency.

    Crusted Salmon and greens were so flavorfull!
    Paul S.

    I'm a bit perplexed on how to write this review. On one hand, I like so many things about the Carlile Room but then on the other hand the experience was tarnished by other things. Allow me to explain as best I can... The host at here should also be the trainer of the staff because his fondness of the restaurant and his knowledge of the menu was outstanding. We came after Jerry Seinfeld did his standup across the street. The host knew who we were even though he'd never met us. Very impressive. What he missed is we were there for a special occasion (anniversary) and even though that was in the reservation, we were placed in the middle of the restaurant. The entire time we were there, none of the cozy booths by the windows were utilized. We weren't really sure who our server was when she came by to bring us water. She never took the time to introduce herself or provide any feedback to set up our experience. The special Seinfeld menu was never handed to us but because we saw it in the window, we asked for it. We ended up ordering off the normal menu. We ordered the bread because we were starving. It came with balsamic and olive oil but not quite enough. It was delicious. The server disappeared for a very long time. The host walked around and refilled water and he was very engaging. We asked him for more balsamic, which was delivered quickly thereafter. He added they make the bread there fresh. I wanted to take some home--so good! The food arrived with no pomp or circumstance, yet that server didn't know who belonged to what plate--seems like something that would be known at this price point. They really have no system for this? The crusted salmon I had was absolutely incredible. I ate it so slowly because it was so delicious. How did they make those greens taste so good? It all worked together quite well. My other half had a pasta dish that was also quite delicious. Our experience reminded us why it's worth coming over the lake to Seattle because the Eastside doesn't have any American food restaurants that are worth visiting, other than Von's and Russell's. That said, I would've expected more of an experience from this establishment. Anniversary wasn't acknowledged, the server had absolutely no personality--she was pleasant but just no flare at all. If she worked at a diner, I would've given her a decent tip, but she works at a quality restaurant, so her mediocre performance gained her a mediocre tip. I don't know why we all put up with these lousy dining experiences in the greater Seattle area. Perhaps we're all too passive and just let it slide? Perhaps they aren't aware and nobody gives them feedback? No restaurant at this price point would survive in the Bay Area with this malaise-approach to service. This attitude, as if they're doing us a favor because they exist, is simply unacceptable. Ok, back to The Carlile Room... I've already recommended it to 4 other people because of the food and location. Hopefully, the lame service we received was an anomaly. I will return but for now the 4-stars given are for the kitchen because the food was do darn good!

    Peach toast
    Barbara K.

    Hadn't been here for a few years, but Experience Hendrix was at the Paramount! I had a good "Hendrix" dirty martini, and husband had Stoup Robust Porter, which he liked. We started with the Fritto Misto, which was scallops and calamari, with pickled celery and jimmy nardello peppers, whatever they are. Almost all were delicious, the last one really hot! We were so excited I forgot to take a picture! Then Heirloom Tomato Salad, with a mysterious pistachio butter that was so good! Wanted to lick the plate! Peach Toast had amazing flavors, would have been better if it was actually toast, as the bread got soggy. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in.

    Chicken Schnitzel
    Adrian G.

    The food was very good. Service was ok. It got really busy and a large group was sat in the section I was in so the server got really busy. Overall it's a nice restaurant with a nice atmosphere.

    Beets
    Sean C.

    I really wanted to like this restaurant - I had seen the mixed reviews but had a soft spot for the food and drinks. Sadly, I wish that I would have followed my fellow Yelpers, but alas, I thought I knew better. Overall, the best word to describe my drinks is "fine." I told that to the server and his reply was "sometimes fine is all you need." I should have let that lead my experience and left after that, but I didn't. First, it was pretty busy since there was a show that evening across the street. While I was seated quickly, the service suffered through most of the experience. I'm not sure if they were short staffed or just unprepared for the rush of people, but it was apparent everyone was running around. I'd like to offer a shoutout to the food runner from that evening, on multiple occasions I saw him presenting people their bills and handling payment. For me specifically, he took one of my orders as he was next to me with another customer. Moving on to the food and drink...the beets were quite good, nothing all that special, but a nice portion of a classic. If I were to go back, that would be the only thing that I would get. The brussels sprouts were quite salty, but were quite bland beyond that. As for both drinks, neither were good, honestly, but I don't remember their names to warn you, dear reader. Sadly, I wanted more with such a cute ambiance, I'm hopeful it was an off night, but I'm not sure I'll be back to find out.

    The Carlile Room

    A very nice experience. The Schnitzel was cooked just right. The Pot o Creme dessert finished off the meal well. Was able to part just a block away. Service was very good: from the time I walked in the door to the time I finished my meal.

    Paris F.

    Super wonderful service and I loved the interaction with service staff including management. We needed to have a quick bite before the show at paramount started and everywhere else had long lines. We were seated quickly and kindly. I think my only problem is the price and the quality of food. I ordered the ceaser salad and added chicken fried on it. 30 dollars. But the chicken was papersize thin.... I just don't think I will be back for food but maybe post show for drinks.

    French 75

    Service was excellent. Ambience was really nice and the food was really good. We ordered wings and fondue with the cheese for apps. Our group had the eggplant fusilli, baby back ribs, and the steak all enjoyed the meals. Highly recommend the coconut cake for dessert.

    Smaly K.

    We came here for a friend's birthday before going out for the night. We ordered drinks and a bunch of appetizers to share. But I was pretty hungry, so I ordered a steak for myself, which was pretty good. Everything was really good. We all enjoyed it, and nothing was left on the table.

    Let's get happy!
    Michelle R.

    The good part? Everything!! It was all fantastic. The bad part? I forgot to take pics of the food - it was too good to pause before devouring! (Which is actually a good thing!) We started off with a pimento cheese ball on happy hour. You just don't find pimento often in the PNW. The pimento cheese ball was served over honey and pepper jelly with saltines. You got a good cheese to saltine ratio, but I could have used a few more saltines. It had a nice pickled veggie accompaniment- which was very tangy, very tasty!! Hubs and I shared the Hangar Steak - substituting veggies for fries. Our server highly recommended the hanger steak (our 2nd choice was the schnitzel). He kept commenting on the deep red cut of meat. The chef offered us a side Caesar salad as the veggie substitution before we were served - we appreciated it. And let me tell you.... the Caesar dressing was amazing. Nice crisp croutons, fresh romaine, I would definitely recommend and I would order again. The highlight of the event was the Hangar Steak!! We ordered it medium rare, it was deep red, well prepared and so delicious. Definitely recommend the Hangar Steak!! I want to go back right now and order it again. Highly recommend!!

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    Yuri Y.

    What here before the show for wicked the musical since the theater is right across the street, and service was so incredible - they have themed decorations up and the servers were so sweet! I would recommend the baked Cheese appetizer and the burger, with the pair and cheese was so sweet and savory while the burger was one of my favorites i've had. it was even better than the famous au cheval!! Would come back again!

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    The location is central and the views were incredible. The food and staff were very good. I will go back soon.

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    Ask the Community - The Carlile Room

    Can you see the space needle from this restaurant?

    No.

    Is there a private room for large parties able to accommodate at least 30 people?

    I didn't see any private rooms when I was there, but with just a large party, it's always good to call in advance.

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