Ponti Seafood Grill
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 284-3000
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Nickerson Street
- Specialties:
- Happy Hour
- Best of Citysearch:
- Regional Cuisine 2007, Group Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-close
Message from Ponti Seafood Grill
A Spectacular Fusion of Northwest Bounty & European Techniques.
- Private Dining
- Outdoor Waterfront Dining
- Happy Hour
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Editorial Review for Ponti Seafood Grill – by Don Rauf
The Scene
Secluded in lush surroundings, this is a perfect spot for a peaceful, refined meal. Whether eating alfresco on the balcony or inside in a quiet corner, diners enjoy both intimacy and unique views of the canal and the Fremont drawbridge.
The Food
Top-quality seafood is expected at such an established restaurant; what's surprising is that the menu veers toward robust Asian flavors. The signature Thai penne curry is a knockout, with scallops and crab in a spicy blend of tomato-ginger chutney and coconut milk. For those in a sushi mood, the ahi tuna is just kissed by the grill and accompanied by soy sake and wasabi aioli. Asian accents also distinguish the black cod with its red-curry sauce and the halibut glazed with orange miso. For a simple start, pass on the salads and go with the large, plump scallops in lemon butter.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAccording to the menu, seafood is prepared rare to medium, but some can appear on the raw side, so specify how you like your fish cooked. Speak up about your spice tolerance as well--curries are a few degrees hotter than you might expect.
Save MoneyFrom 4pm to 6:30pm and 9pm to close, $5 happy hour items include calamari, tempura prawns, and select wines.
User Reviews for Ponti Seafood Grill
05/08/2008 Posted by johncleaver
This is a classic seafood restaurant in Seattle. It's been here as long as I can remember. Every time we go we get the salmon, halibut and various appetizers off their menu. Always fresh. It's a super fun place - usually quite busy. The bar is usually packed but the restaurant is totally seperate. The outside patio over looking the water is one of the best dining seats in Seattle...fun place! Great food.
05/03/2008 Posted by TandL1
Two words: No Value. I should have listened to my instincts and heeded the warnings from some of the bad reviews this place received. We waited almost an hour for our food and got sat in a corner with no view (which defeats the purpose of coming here in the first place). Even if the service would have been quick and the view spectacular, however, I still would have rated this place a 1 simply because the food tasted so poorly--or rather, had hardly any taste at all. It reminded me if bland English food. I expected much more for the price, and now I know why this place was available even though I made my reservations only a few hours before my Saturday evening meal while Canlis is booked weeks in advance. I told my wife I could think of at least five restaurants that serve better tasting food for $8. I won't make the mistake of coming here again.
Pros: decent location
Cons: very bland food, slow service
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