Icon Grill

Won't go again

by DPappe at Citysearch

Attended a dinner with friends to celebrate a birthday for someone we don't get to see often. I had the Blue cheese Medallions. They were so tough that I only ate one bite. I should have sent them back but the waiter was nowhere to be found. My wife had the Potato wrapped Halibut. It was cold when served and the potato was under cooked. One of the worst meals ever. Thank goodness for good company and weak drinks.

12/5/2011 Update: the manager Nick Musser called me to find out more information. I am impressed that he really seemed to care. He not only listened and offered no excuses he also offered to make good on our experience. He made me an offer that I felt was sincere and i agreed to except. To bad all service provider don't show how important their customer are. Thanks Nick

Funky yet Intimate Atmosphere

by elizabet1231 at Citysearch

4 of us dined here Friday night. Had 8:30 reservation which wasn't necessary as missed the dinner crowd but seated promptly. Was celebrating two 10 year anniversaries and said so when called, hoping that would've gotten a better table, but was seated next to the plates/silverware/cheese grater area so wait staff in and out. Not bad as our table was still cozy. Our waiter, Taylor, was awesome! We told him it was a night out with no kids and would be there awhile... and we were, over three hours!

Started with drinks, ordered nothing special (two wines, one beer, one cocktail). Appetizer was a fall special of walnut fried brie with chutney relish. Delish! They were a bit stingy on the accompanying bread crisps (only 5) so used the bread basket. Was a lovely treat.

Entrees - they have a wide menu ranging in price from $13.95 to $34.95. Each of us picked a few options and had the waiter help narrow it down. I liked that he was honest with his responses and offered up a better selection. My date wanted the stuffed chicken with mushroom special but Taylor suggested the goat cheese stuffed instead as the portion was larger and better flavor. So we ordered seared sea scallops with lemon butter (a fall special), goat cheese stuffed chicken, Texas fried steak and Mediterranean grilled shrimp. All were good with no leftovers. The portions definitely aren't large so you don't leave feel overly stuffed yet still satisfied.

Dessert - normally would skip but being a special night got two for the table, Texas Fudge Cake and crème brule. The fudge cake is seven layers and comes with a glass pitcher of cold milk. Pretty cool presentation but the cake itself was just okay. The Costco one is better! Crème brule came with little cookies (store bought) and three apples slices. Would've enjoyed more fruit and better cookies/pastry but the crème brule has a nice smooth flavor, not too sweet. While the desserts were good wouldn't order again and considered them over hyped.

So the tally $203. This being a special night out ordered appetizers and dessert which normally don't. The staff was wonderful and we had a lovely, lovely evening. Would return for special occasion but given the price probably not an every month kind of place.

Drinks - $39.80

Appetizer - $10.95

Entrees - $84.80

Dessert - $19.50

Tax & Tip - $47.51

Great Place!

by mikefran03 at Citysearch

My wife and I ate at the Icon this past Saturday, May 2nd. We were staying at a hotel across the street and after returning from the baseball game around 9:30pm, we were soaked (getting to the car) and famished. Sorry, garlic fries with 20,000 other people don't cut it so we wanted something solid but not too heavy. Well, at that hour, the hotel did not have any good options. We noticed the Icon on the way back from the game, so we thought we'd give it a try.

I must say that we were very pleased with everything. The ambiance, the food and Alfonso, our server was great. He could see that my wife wasn't feeling well and suggested some comfort foods that would be more agreeable for her. He was very personable, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Knowing this was our first time there, he took great care of us and that in itself was a comfort.

She settled on the Fettuccine and I on the Flat Iron Steak. We were both very pleased with our entrees - good flavors and well prepared. However, I have to tell you that I was blown away by the Cajun sauce that accompanied the fett. Our waiter raved about it, but warned not to dump it all on the pasta at once - good advice, as it is nice and sweet up front but has a wicked back-heat that shows up after about 10 seconds! I swiped it and used it liberally on my steak. It combined very nicely with the Roquefort sauce and the natural juices of the meat. We also liked the fact that the accompaniment sauces for both dishes came on the side.

Thank you again for a great experience. We look forward to our next trip to Seattle and another chance to enjoy the Icon.

• Pros: Comfort food, comfort service

Love, love, love!

by urbantwentysomething at Citysearch

After a long day of shopping downtown my husband and I stepped in for Happy Hour then decided to stay for dinner. The best take on comfort foods I've ever had! I couldn't stop eating!! Should have ordered the mac 'n cheese, we saw every table order it and throughly enjoy it. Would definitely go back!

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Dust on all the trinkets

Special place to enjoy a meal during the holiday season!

by portobelloB at Citysearch

I took my niece and nephew for lunch here after spending the day in the city. This place is really beautifully decorated for the holidays! They have Santa Claus visiting during their lunch hour for pictures. I love their holiday wreath salad which comes served in a shape of a wreath. A great dessert that will wow anyone is their hot chocolate fudge sundae. It is a huge dessert and easily can feed 3 people. The dessert has 3 large scoops of vanilla ice cream surrounded by large cookie wafers. A cookie wafer shaped as a cone is filled with hot chocolate sauce. The server will drizzle your sundae with the cone of hot chocolate sauce and then sprinkle a generous serving of mini m&ms, nuts, and bits of chocolate chip cookie, and then top it with a dollop of whipped cream. It's quite a display for children but I was impressed myself. If you are going to indulge I would highly recommend this dessert. It is one of my favorite places to go during the holidays.

• Pros: Ambience, service, closed to downtown stores, parking,
• Cons: Music system was having problems. It was having static and skipping during our meal.