Restaurant Zoe
Seattle, WA 98121-2207
Phone: (206) 256-2060
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Blanchard Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Message from Restaurant Zoe
Seattle's Urban Bistro located in the heart of Belltown
- Private parties Welcomed
- Catering Available
- Sundays - No Corkage Fees
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Editorial Review for Restaurant Zoe – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
High ceilings help the small space feel less crowded, but tables are slightly cramped; happily, the crowd is too busy smiling and eating to get too loud. The casual feel is dressed up slightly with white cloths and heavy tableware, but it's clear that food, not fancy decor, is the focus. Servers are supremely dedicated and informed, offering personalized suggestions with every course.
The Food
The menu changes often to accommodate what's freshest. A starter to share is the ricotta-stuffed raviolo; rich and herby, it feeds six people nicely. The seared scallops are an ideal version of this simple dish: smoky bacon, peppery watercress and sweet, perfectly cooked meat. Braised veal cheeks are lean and tender, a textural complement to crisp pea vines and chewy spaetzle. Of the desserts, the tiny fried apple pies topped with creamy house-made ice cream are the hit.
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Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking is hit-or-miss. Pay lots abound in Belltown and there's a drop-off point out front at Second and Blanchard.
When to GoMultigenerational families dine before 7pm; the crowd gets steadily more homogenous--and single--as the evening wears on.
What to DrinkBefore diving into the elegant wine list, sample the specialty cocktails. Built around fresh juices spiked with sage and mint, all offer sophisticated, unusual flavor combinations.
User Reviews for Restaurant Zoe
03/28/2008 Posted by REOL
I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of hospitality shown last evening when I asked friends to join me for a cocktail and an appetizer. We were obviously taking up a "valuable" table, as the waiter and expo asked numerous times if we were finished with dishes and glasses still half full. After 3 or 4 times, we finally gulped down the rest and quickly paid our bill - obviously, the warmth was lacking. Although the food and wine were excellent, I would ask them to reconsider the word "hospitality".
02/29/2008 Posted by mjmcgean
My boyfriend and I stopped in recently on a Sunday evening for a bite and of course it was packed. They promptly offered us a couple of seats in the bar area overlooking the restaurant. It was great taking in the atmosphere from there, and really was much more romantic than a standard table. The seared foie gras could not be better...even compared to some of the best establishments in Manhattan. Service impeccable. We'll be back soon.
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