Mayflower Park

02/03/09

going downhill, try out some of its newer competition.

by mike206 at Citysearch

Oliver's is completely over-rated for many reasons. With its age and the increasing competition it is not the same it used to be. The only thing it has going for it is the free happy hour snacks. The food is terrible unless Andaluca happens to be open while you are there you can order off of that menu (pretty good, but overpriced). The specialty drinks are extremely outdated and I have seen other customers complain about them becasuse they are gross and the classics are made incorrectly. The bartenders are very inexperienced as I don't believe any of them have any prior experience judging from their technique and product knowledge. They claim to make the best martini in Seattle, when a martini is more than just overly shaken gin or vodka served in a big warm glass. One of the bartenders I believe his name was Patrick is extremely annoying and irritating, when I met him it was the last time I will go. Go to Zig Zag or one of the many other bars that cares obout your business.

• Pros: good happy hour
• Cons: bartenders, drinks

11/26/08

Great hotel with a great bar.

by starlets at Citysearch

I live locally but when I want a quick getaway in the city, my husband and I stay here. I love the cozy feeling of the hotel and the bar.

03/04/08

Best martinis in town

by whynoteatout at Citysearch

By far, the bartenders here are some of the best mixers in Seattle. They also make good conversation and never let you sit for long without a drink. The wait staff is very experienced and everyone seems to work well together. But the martini's are OUTSTANDING! If you like watered down mixed drinks, you might have to ask for guidance. But if you like a martini the way it's supposed to be made, this is your place. The paradigm shift is the best drink downtown. Great happy hour after work and again, not enough good can be said about the bartenders!

• Pros: Martinis, the bartenders
• Cons: some of the bar food is bad, but the andaluca menu is close, so do that instead!

02/19/08

Classy place to grab a leisurely bite.

by seattlenativeconcierge at Citysearch

Was in a hurry and decided to grab lunch there with my partner. Oliver's is a beautiful, leisurely atmosphere with great bartenders. Highly recommend the Blueberry Tea. The food service was slow but the manager personally apologized without word one form me or my party. A+ for cocktails and class. . . I love it when your server knows what you want before you do. When the food arrived, it was a fresh and tasty assortment from Salumi - you know the place - and for the short wait, the manager even comp-ed our meal. I will be a patron of Oliver's forever.

• Pros: Food is good and the service feels like you're a movie star
• Cons: See review

01/30/08

Charming updated older hotel with class

by traveler22frequent at Citysearch

I've stayed here for bussiness trips many times nice hotel, great service convinently located and a good deal. You always have a great view and valet parking. I will be staying again and reccomend it to others. Very friendly staff love the old feel of the hotel but has the updates to make it charming.

• Pros: valet parking
• Cons: on a busy corner