The Hunt Club at the Sorrento
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 343-6156
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- 9th Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-10am, 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for The Hunt Club at the Sorrento – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
Beautiful mahogany pillars draped with silk curtains falling into deep folds give this hotel-based institution a rich, quiet elegance not found in most of Seattle's dining establishments. Voices--even from the staff--are quiet and pleasant; if there's a party happening, chances are it's a private affair, not a happy hour.
The Food
The seasonal menu combines classic hotel fare with a few surprising accents. A basil-accented crab cake is delicately crisp, full of sweetly pungent crab flavor. Drizzled with plenty of truffle oil, a bowl of creamy mushroom soup is generous enough to provide a filling lunch. Grilled steak swims in a rich demi-glace swirled with Bourbon; mashed potatoes taste like soft sour cream and onion potato chips. Sample the honeybee's success with a honey-rosemary ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe hotel offers many special packages, some of which include meal certificates.
Where to SitThe mahogany-paneled Fireside lounge--complete with downy loveseats and a grand piano--is an ideal setting for a pre-dinner drink or a post-dinner dessert. The outdoor patio, serving a lighter menu, is open during summer months.
The ExtrasAfternoon tea occurs in the lounge every afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. The traditional tea service includes pastries, sandwiches and tea.
User Reviews for The Hunt Club at the Sorrento
01/07/2008 Posted by rgeorgettehall
I first went to the Hunt Club in college 15 years ago. It was one of my first dates with my husband. We have returned many times for special occasions in our lives as it is the most romantic spot in Seattle. We consider it a special place just for the two of us, so we always go alone. It is our little secret. There isn't a better place to enjoy an after dinner drink than sitting on the plush seats in the bar area. The food is creative and beautifully presented. I always feel happy and pampered when I leave.
01/07/2008 Posted by lhwalker
I think that the Sorrento is a jewel in Seattle - one of the most iconic locations in the city. The staff in the Hunt Club is friendly, unpretentionious, but attentive without being overly so. I have never had a bad experience there. The food is very good, and I love the chips they serve in the bar - made in-house, and a nice change from your standard "mixed nuts." I'd recommend the hotel time and again.
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