(206) 527-5247
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle,
WA
98105
47.6641
-122.3144
Neighborhoods: Northeast Seattle, University District, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Cedars Restaurant On Brooklyn
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The split menu (Mediterranean/Indian) has the tastiest options from both worlds, offered up in a softly lit dinning room. Falafel is spiced with enough fervor to make anyone welcome the cooling power of the yogurt-based tzatziki sauce they're smothered in, while the curries and vindaloos have more body than an entire line of Vegas show girls. Despite delivering pragmatically fast service--waitstaff rarely leave water glasses empty for more than three sips--the lobby is often crowded with college kids.
10/17/09
No tips for the server
by cm1234
Mr. Malik please show some compassion for your employees who work so hard for you and take care of your customers. When customers leave they want to show their appreciation for the great waiter or waiterss. However, if your policy does not let them keep the tip then they can not be rightly rewarded. Please please let them keep the tips.
- Pros: Good food and old name
- Cons: No tip for the servers
10/12/09
Great Food well worth the wait best Indian fare in Seattle
by ultron
Hands down best Indian food in Seattle is Cedars on Brooklyn Restaurant. It is crowded ('cause we love it), but the servers don't smash into you either. Long wait times are made easier by understanding that there is no reservation service at all. If you phone in you are just telling them what time you will start to wait, NOT reserving a table. My Darling Spidey and I made great conversation with others on numerous occasions while waiting in line outside, sometimes in the rain. I am not a big fan of waiting for service but understand it is easier to sit a couple or threesome faster than parties of 6 or more. We like the saag alu and the naan you can make a meal of by itself. As for the tip we leave $3.00 total, whether it's just us or a party or 12. The Owner keeps the tips because he pays the servers much more than minimum wage. It's a great place to go when there are carnivores and vegetarians both in your group. They don't cross contaminate with utensils on meat/veggies so you can rest assured you will have a true vegetarian meal.
- Pros: Excellent Food great for carnivores and vegetarians as well!
- Cons: limited parking, not for big parties
09/21/09
FYI: The Owner Keeps their Tips
by pakiannie
It is fairly well known in Seattle that the owner of Cedars on Brooklyn keeps the tips left by customers for himself. Staff is not permitted to discuss this policy nor are they allowed to accept cash on the side. So pay your bill and leave no tip at all. If you liked your service let the server know by saying "thanks."
Go a step further and show your disapproval of this type of practice by informing the owner the reason you've left no gratuity. And be sure to continue spreading the word.
I would probably eat here more often however I am in disagreement with restaurant owner's practice of withholding tips for himself.
- Pros: decent food
- Cons: restaurant management
The Details on Cedars Restaurant On Brooklyn
When to Go:
Beat the dinner rush, which will be steady until closing, by getting there early--before 6pm.
Know Before You Go:
Things tend to run on the mild side, so ordering one star above your usual preference is a good idea.
What to Drink:
The chai, a sweetened and spiced tea drink that comes either iced or hot, is bottomless.
Parking:
Don't park in the lot attached directly to the restaurant (it's for Walgreen customers only), but there's designated free parking is in the Safeway parking lot across the street.
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