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    4.4 (50 reviews)
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    Grilled strip loin
    Elizabeth L.

    My husband and I could not be more delighted with our August wedding at the Rainier Club. The Club provided a timeless, elegant setting with beautifully appointed spaces for cocktail hour and our wedding festivities, each room featuring curated art from the Club's collection. The Heritage Room is a stunning dining room with tall-ceilinged grandeur, wonderful natural lighting and gorgeous chandeliers. Kristan Sanchez and the Rainier Club staff were thoughtful, professional, going above and beyond for our wedding guests. We enjoyed our wedding meals and staff was very accommodating of our party's dietary requests, including a lovely house cocktail and surprise reception snacks for the occasion. Food was delicious and beautifully plated. Pricing is reasonable, highly recommend for weddings and large event parties.

    Niya Z.

    For over 130 years, The Rainier Club has been dedicated to building and celebrating relationships in the social and historic heart of Seattle. Rainier Club is a private social club in a  historic building and we attend an auction event as volunteer in it. inside the building the decoration is of timeless elegance. I think this place is perfect for events like wedding because its lounges and restaurant services. On its website, it is home to one of the largest private collections of works by Edward S. Curtis, famed photographer, ethnographer, and Rainier Club member from 1903-1921.

    A dining space
    Jacques I.

    Absolutely beautiful space with a history. I've been a few times to The Rainier Club, and every time I step in, I just fall in love. With a city that continues to grow in an increasingly automated world, it's so refreshing to have historic buildings, such as The Rainier Club keep to its charm, despite the skyscrapers surrounding it. The first time I visited The Rainier Club was for a friend's wedding, as his family are club members. The ceremony took place on the second floor of the building in an open room with giant windows that looked out to the street. And the reception took place in another room nearby where there was a dance floor, live band and a balcony that looked out to the city. It was truly one of the most beautiful ceremonies I've ever been to, and the food served was outstanding. Again, The Rainier Club is a space that keeps to its tradition, and in large part, that's why I love it here. As soon as you walk in you see details dating back to the early 1900's, with vintage furniture in each room, carefully crafted and thought out for every space here. They even have a rotating art gallery that one of the members donates. After touring the space and learning more about the club, I am impressed by how much TLC goes into making members feel appreciated and special. They have a lot of amenities here, including their own secret bar in the building, a wine room with plaques, indicating the members' collection, complimentary meals, use of meeting spaces, etc...It's truly, a gem in Seattle that speaks volumes, even years after.

    Adam M.

    Well, let me first explain what this place is. It is a private social club. Members pay a lifetime enrollment fee, and follow up with monthly dues. What they get in exchange is to be part of the SEATTLE ELITE. Of course, this is after they are reviewed and deemed acceptable to the standards of membership. Fortunately to the prospective applicant, we now live in times where sexism and racism are socially unacceptable. "At the beginning, the bylaws of the Club were exclusionary in that only men were admitted as members. There was also a tacit exclusion of foreign-born US citizens..." (from club website) Anyways, I imagine if you want to become a member, all you have to do is dress nice and carry a big checkbook. It also helps to have a member sponsor you. So, I ate the best meal of my life here the other night---more on that later-- still it should be said that other than drinking scotch and pissing in the fanciest men's room west of St. Louis, this place is largely seen and experienced as a dining club. Political figureheads from abroad are practically required to at least attend brunch here with the mayor if they are stopping through, and the food delights all. Key to my satisfaction was the kitchen's choice of local and artisan foods. They also do a great deal of their own food preparation, by which I mean salting and curing meats, canning preserves and chutneys, and of course, desserts from scratch. And what if some extra food is prepared, and would go to waste? They give it to the women's shelter across the alley. It has been said that Seattle's homeless don't go hungry, and now i am getting the picture. I've never eaten in the rainier club dining room, or in the lounge. No, I was led to a table with my father and his wife, accompanied by my girlfriend, through the dining room into the kitchen. Here we sat at a table set especially for us (they offer this 10 nights a month to members). The Chef's Table! i would describe this setting and all the fabulousness that it involved, but it would ruin it for you. highlight: a tour of the charcuterie, walk-in fridge. speaking of highlight, the kitchen was VERY brightly lit. not sure what i think of that. This meal cost over $150 a head after booze, tax and gratuity. We were treated like royalty, with a 9 course meal preceded by cocktails and paired with wines throughout. here's a synopsis: AMUSE Truffled Fregola sarda "porridge" Rabbit confit, truffles, poultry jus. OK, this was an eggshell with a hole in the top refilled with these items. It was good. paired with champagne. 1. Thai lobster consomme "a la press" with citrus tapioca and coconut 2. Hudson valley foie gras, savory cocoa nib waffle, bing- cherry cipolline onion composture, cooked grape must. very good, large serving of foie gras, paired with a very good Sauterne. 3. Pan roasted Dorade with butter glazed potatoes, hedgehog mushrooms, cabbage, bacon, Razor clams, creamy fumet and paddlefish caviar. Dorade is not to be confused with Dorado, aka mahi mahi. Its a lesser-known fish from the mediterannean, fairly light in texture and a little oily and sweet. the best part of this dish was the caviar. Conversely, the razor clams were disappointing. 4. Spritzy verjus soda, salted melon lollipop, coconut emulsion, smoked paprika. this was I think a palatte cleanser. 5. Porcini Dusted Kobe flatiron of beef, sauteed mustard greens, cinnamon cap mushrooms, quinoa corn fritters, tarragon jus. this was I think the best plate of food I've ever had. 6. Artisan cheese 7. Praline Chocolate silk, kumquats, huckleberry sherbet, striped dark chocolate terrine, pistachio brulee, pine nut tart, parmesan ice cream omg 8. Dark chocolate bites, almond macaroons, salted caramels

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    Norris B.

    I recently attended the Jazz Night at the Rainier Club. They bring in the best talent and offered an incredible dinner. The featured artist was internationally renowned guitarist Brian Nova. Brian has played with other musical artists like Steve Miller, Herb Ellis and Joe Pass. Be sure to check out Brian's gig schedule at www.briannova.com. Chef Bill Morris is a phenom and is quite the culinary master and artist. If you ever get a chance to enjoy yet another incredible evening out at the Rainier Club, be sure to hang out in the kitchen with Chef Morris and his monthly Chef's Table. It is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Should you become a member? Absolutely yes! Pax. B

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    Love this place! A lot of memories here with the staff and members, since 2005. Can't wait to visit the club again soon.

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