FareStart Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 443-1233
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Seventh Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-2pm , Thu 6pm- 9pm
Editorial Review for FareStart Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This dramatic, airy cafe is actually a training ground for out-of-work and displaced persons seeking a window into paid positions of the restaurant industry. Seattle chefs dream up exciting, complex menus, show up with all the ingredients, and get the students slicing and dicing every Thursday night. Farestart is also open for lunch during the week, featuring a variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads and basic entree options.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThursday night's prix fixe is under $30, not including drinks.
Where to SitSnag a seat at the communal table for conversation, or grab a table near the display kitchen to watch students in action.
CateringA wide range of services are available, from sit-down dinners to sandwich platters, both in-house and on location. Call for details.
Private RoomsThe mezzanine is available for lunch meetings, sit-down dinners, cocktail parties and more.
Know Before You GoCall in advance to find out who is the guest chef. Thursday nights are reservation only.
User Reviews for FareStart Restaurant
05/13/2008 Posted by Leoj1
I had a great lunch here, a bowl of soup and a hefty sandwich for $10 plus tip. Good service during the lunch rush and a nice space. The only downside was being asked to wait five minutes for the upstairs section to open (this was just after 12 noon). After 10 min. I asked how much longer it would take and was seated at the communal counter downstairs. I went here because it sounded like a good cause but will go back because it's really good value.
Pros: Very good, cheap lunch
Cons: Waiting to be seated
03/17/2008 Posted by 2ndsaab9000
I really like the food here and the Wait Staff are usually nice. I am writing this in response to the Elitist attitude the Chef (?) took with my Friend last Fri. She ordered the Apple Fritter dessert which came w/one scoop of ice cream and 3 fritters. She got half way through it and we asked the Server for another scoop of ice cream. She nodded and walked away. About 5 minutes later a guy in a white Chef's coat came up to our table and infomed my friend that they would not give her another scoop of ice cream because they make this dessert w/one scoop and that is that. When she asked why she could not just get a scoop of ice cream, he said "that is not how we roll here, and I do not think you want to buy a side order of 2 scopps for $3.50." Basically, he just refused to give her more ice cream, no matter what. Excuse me, but what ever happened to "the customer is always right", and since when does a "Chef" come out on the floor to refuse a Customer's request? We would have gladly paid for the scoop if they would have brought it. I considered this an insult and very unprofessional. I have enjoyed the food here, but honestly, there are plenty of other restaurants in the area that treat their guests with respect and would not hesitate to provide something as simple as a single scoop of ice cream! I would NOT reccomend Farestart if you want good service along with your food.
Pros: good fries-unsalted
Cons: snooty attitude
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