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    4.3 (86 reviews)

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    Seafood Espresso Martini
    Michaela D.

    Came here for the experience, thinking it would be cute and fun, but was wowed by the food and service. The staff was attentive, informative, and even offered to take our picture for the fun occasion. I was hoping for some good food with the price, but it exceeded expectations. We got an opening pastry, that day was a flaky pastry based on strawberry shortcake. Then we got a choice of first course. I had the Pumpkin Space Pancakes which were sweet and delicious. My husband got the World's Fair Waffles with pears and vanilla cream, which he loved. Then we got a choice of our main course and we both made the correct choice for our tastes. I picked the Pork Belly Benedict, it was super rich and delicious, even with my usual distaste for eggs. My husband went for the steak, which was beautifully cooked. Finally, we got the signature dessert which was good, but the showstopper was the special effects.

    Sea-espresso
    Elizabeth W.

    If I could give the Loupe Lounge 10 out of 5 stars I would in a heartbeat. Jonny and Micheal, you both made my spouse's birthday absolutely divine, thank you for your dedicated and personalized professional service. So where to start! The reservation only dining experience at the Loupe Lounge can be placed online and in advanced. Admission to the space needle is required, so when all is said and done, this isn't a cheap dinner date by far - but how often do you get the chance to sample a tasting style menu atop one of America's architectural icons? Upon arriving we were guided to the elevators, little to no wait was needed, but caution, you will need to share the elevator with GA ticket holders, the space may be squeeze for a moment or two. The lounge itself is a partitioned off space with a half wall and the level itself is open to the public. There was some crowd noise but it was never off-putting during the experience for us, just don't expect quiet and quaint at this location. The prix fixe meal come with 3 cocktails each. Each is exciting and over the top, the waitstaff/manager were super helpful describing the flavor profiles of each. I think our favorite by the end of the service was the sea-espresso. Now onto the food! We chose the elevated and sea and butcher's tower menus. For the sea menu, the oysters were not available at the time of service due to health/safety concerns. A substitute of tempura fried calamari was served instead and it was simply divine - I didn't miss the oysters. From the sea tower I believe my favorite selection was the crab cake. Generous lumps of crab paired well with sweet apple gel and pops of truffle. I'll be dreaming of them for some time. While the elevated at sea tower was impressive, the butcher's tower excelled. My spouse inhaled each course and I'm happy to say I got to at least sample the Wagyu, BLT, croquettes and pork belly. The star of this tower for me was surprisingly the BLT. These sandwich squares were elevated by marinated and juicy tomato slices, paired with bacon smoked with a nutty aroma. The portion sizes are generous enough to leave you very full - during our service we were served a truffle assortment for desert and the staff graciously provided us with to-go boxes so we could enjoy them later. Thank you to the staff and chefs at the Loupe Lounge, paired with perfect weather and a sunset, this is one dining experience we will not soon forget!

    Aja W.

    What a cool experience! Dinner at the top of the Space Needle while it's rotating. I get motion sickness and thought since it rotates slowly, I'd be okay but warning...I did get a bit queasy at one point. Nothing some water and a trip to the restroom didn't fix. It was also nice to get dressed up for dinner. You arrive and we paid for valet. There is a special line you get in to go upstairs. You have time to spend on the observation deck prior to dinner. When sat, you are fully attended to. Drinks and the view were superb. Then the courses. Such great displays and tasty! You can choose between 3 options I believe. We got the seafood one. It also included desert and your tip. Everything is prepaid which is awesome. No fuss. This might not be an ongoing treat as it is pricey but we definitely enjoyed this opportunity.

    Caviar
    Qingyi Y.

    About the Reservation | A Restaurant You Literally Have to "Snag Tickets" For This Seattle trip was planned in a rush. My husband said this restaurant was impossible to book -- he was refreshing the website every hour hoping someone would cancel. Finally, we got a spot -- $200 per person, which sounds pricey but is actually totally worth it: Includes: Space Needle admission + VIP skip-the-line access A full three-course tower-style dinner (super filling!) + two cocktails. Each person gets two different small appetizers. Since we ordered different towers, we ended up with four unique starters in total. For the main course: The Butcher has three dishes, The Oceanic has two -- that's five entrées altogether. We ended with a shared chocolate dessert (menu in the last photo). Just the Space Needle ticket + skip-the-line pass alone costs almost $100, so the price is actually pretty reasonable. Reservations are prepaid, so after dining you can just leave -- no checkout needed. Tower Menu | Choose One per Person * The Oceanic - Seafood-based tower that changes seasonally. * The Omnivore - Cured meats & cheese as the centerpiece -- like a leveled-up charcuterie board. * The Space Gardener - Vegetarian tower with a rotating seasonal menu. * The Butcher - Meat lovers' choice with lamb, pork, beef, and more. The tiered presentation is stunning -- it feels like a dining ritual. Cocktail Experience | Half Science, Half Magic Show The real star here isn't the food -- it's the cocktails. Each drink is a sensory performance -- full of visual effects, aromas, and interactive moments. Yuzu Drop was the most unforgettable. When the server poured the smoky liquid onto the floor, I was stunned -- suddenly the entire floor was enveloped in white mist, like a liquid nitrogen special effect swirling around our feet. Beehive Blastoff was another fascinating one. The drinking ritual was hilariously complex: 1 Take a sip of the cocktail 2 Smell the flower 3 Take another sip 4 Bite into the Sichuan buzz button flower -- it gives a mild numbing sensation 5 Finish with the last sip To be honest, the flavor didn't change much -- but the whole ritual was just too fun.

    Bindy D.

    Great food. Great atmosphere. Excellent cocktails. 360 views of Seattle!. Only open in non summer months.

    Supernova Spritz
    Regina M.

    The Loupe Lounge is like a merry-go-round of the Seattle skyline.From the moment you step off the elevator, you are transported. From the cocktails to the views to the towers, the Loupe Lounge showcases the best of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We tried the Elevated at Sea, Butcher's Tower, and Omnivore's tower. The small plates are packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. All of the towers were balanced in offerings and came out at the perfect pace. Each course was paired with an included cocktail. Many of the drinks featured smoke and foam that emulated the clouds we were dining next to! Their mocktail selection was also impressive. The presentation of everything we consumed there was unmatched. The service is outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff who make sure you feel welcome and well taken care of throughout your visit. Many of them have been working at the Space Needle for decades. There were many times that they offered pictures and even anticipated the best backdrops for them! The group shot below was taken by them. From Caviar potato chips, VIP treatment, the best views of Seattle to artistic drinks served in octopus shaped glasses, you're definitely getting what you paid for at the Loupe Lounge.

    Smoke salmon Benedict
    Euni B.

    Reserved a brunch slot for the Loupe on top of the space needle! Online rez was simple and quick and you prepay for the experience in advanced which comes with the meal and observation deck walk around. Definitely worth it for the food alone. I was pleasantly surprised with the dishes. 3 course meal with juice, tea, coffee, and or cocktail. The service was amazing and the waitress we had was very friendly. The food came out quick and she even offered to take pictures of us with the views of the city and landscape. Wasn't sure about how I would feel about the mixture of truffles and fruit but the honey made it very pleasant to the palate. The dessert was an experience by itself but I was extremely full after all the food to enjoy all the dessert. Overall the food and experience was amazing!!! There aren't many tables so it was fairly quiet without loud conversations and annoying patrons. Would like to experience the dinner another visit.

    Hazy ipa $12
    Tony H.

    If you're already at the top of the space needle and want to kick back and watch the revolving level got around it's totally worth it to grab a drink or something to eat and soak in the views. We came during the week so we didn't have to wait to be served, we just grabbed a beer which was reasonably priced and before we knew it the 45 minutes they said it takes for the floor to do a complete revelation flew by.

    Ultima M.

    Reservation are needed This opportunity allows you to take in all the sights with no rush you can sit and enjoy a nice drink and and enjoy the moment

    Indiana L.

    My best friend and I came here for dinner and it exceeded our expectations. The instructions on what to do when we first arrived were clear. The only downside I would have to say from the experience was when we walked in and the host was taking us to our table, a bartender thought we were trespassing and tried to stop us until he saw the host with us. That made us feel like he stereotyped us. The rest of the staff treated us with respect and made the experience much more enjoyable, especially our waiter. She was fantastic. We tried The Oceanic and The Space Gardner menu and it was very tasty. My favorite was The Oceanic that brought the caviar tasting and dugenes crab roll. To drink, I tried the Tip Top Yuzu Drop and Appletini and they were both delicious. I did enjoy the Tip Too Yuzu Drop more and the glass it comes in reminded me of an Octopus. I absolutely loved how we were able to enjoy the view for as long as we wanted to, as we did not feel rushed. We also got a bit of a show how some of the drink, food and dessert came out. The views you get of the city here is spectacular. I also loved how everything is paid for before arriving so you're thoroughly focusing on enjoying the experience from the moment you arrive. After dinner, you can definitely explore the space needle. It is a bit of a splurge to come, but in my opinion it's totally worth it.

    Enjoying my pinot grigio
    Anne J.

    I celebrated my birthday here last Dec and I will say I love it and I really enjoyed it. Our server is very nice and took care of us the whoIe time. I enjoyed everything, the view, the food ( elevated at sea). Highly recommend THE LOUPE LOUNGE .

    Hot Smoked Wild King Salmon with Honey Glaze
    April G.

    We were recommended by a friend to go to The Loupe Lounge for special occasions and boy, it did not disappoint! My fiancé and I celebrated his birthday by eating dinner in front of the revolving windows of the restaurant. I made pre-paid reservations about a month before on Tock, specifying in the comments that we were celebrating his birthday. We were able to head up to the observation deck as VIPs earlier than our reservation time to catch the 5:02 pm sunset, which I highly recommend if you anticipate a clear, sunny day like the day we went. Afterwards, we were able to make our way downstairs to be seated. Our pre-chosen meals were 'Butcher's Tower' for him and 'Elevated at Sea' for me, which were multi-course menus which all tasted delicious and consisted of ingredients that we have never, and rarely, ever eat. Unfortunately, the oysters that were supposed to be on the menu were not shipped to the restaurant in time so the chef substituted the oysters for calamari, which had the most airy, light breading we have ever tasted - my fiancé said this calamari was one of the best he's ever had. We absolutely did not mind the substitution! The meat, including the Wagyu, imported straight from Japan was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The cocktails pairings we got to choose were very thoughtful, and purposefully designed well as a local homage to Seattle. The drinks not only tasted well balanced, but smelled delicious. During the dessert course, The Loupe Lounge put some mini birthday decorations on top just to make the experience feel a bit more personalized for my fiancé. Our waitress, Cara, was excellent. She was very prompt, and really knowledge about their drink offerings and even gave my fiancé a little trivia question regarding the apples the restaurant uses for their cocktails. We never asked Cara for anything because she was quick to remove plates and cups appropriately, refilled our water cups, etc. Aside from Cara, the elevator operator Gus, was really funny and gave us tips regarding where to stand in the elevator when the waves of other people came into the elevator to get up to and down from the observation deck. The dinner experience was very expensive yet fun, exciting, and delicious! We recommended this dining experience to our family and friends. When we have another milestone celebration, we wouldn't hesitate to reserve dinner here again.

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    Great service; loved our waiter. Incredible view. Elevated cuisine; would return for an anniversary dinner.

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