Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 633-3538
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar – by Anna Roth
The Scene
Eva manages what most neighborhood restaurants aspire to be: A spot for dressed-down locals to come and enjoy an elegant, affordable meal. Dried grape vines snake along the ceiling with twinkling Christmas lights while the dark wooden furniture and wine bar lend a rustic feel. The staff is warm and unobtrusive; the meal pace is lazy, inviting lingering over appetizers, dessert or glasses of wine from their first-rate wine list.
The Food
Best described as Mediterranean-influenced, the menu changes seasonally and is separated into "Firsts" and "Seconds." The Cabrales (Spanish blue cheese) flan is the "Firsts" champ, a creamy, complex mouthful; "Aunt Voula's Taramasalata" is more toothsome than the pulverized Greek variety. The "Seconds" change frequently, but the oh-so-tender sherry-braised rabbit with chorizo bread pudding is a must-order if it's there. Desserts, made by local celeb pastry chef Dana Bickford, are uniformly stellar and imaginative.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThere's a lengthy--and eminently affordable--wine list of by-the-glass, half- and whole bottles; also worth a spin is the Eva Classic cocktail, made with Pacific Echo Brut champagne, Mextaxa 5-star and bitters.
Know Before You GoReservations aren't usually necessary on weeknights; on weekends, might want to make one to be on the safe side.
User Reviews for Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
05/04/2008 Posted by kh76
I have dined here several times and enjoyed it every time. The service and food are always good. The wine list is interesting and well priced.
Pros: Food, Wine, Service
Cons: Parking can be hard to find
03/16/2008 Posted by lucca29
What a lovely place to dine. They've nailed down the ambiance factor, clean and modern yet with a slight country flair. The people were lovely. The wine selection was well rounded. I'm giving it four stars because I longed for something more on the menu. My ribeye was superb and my husbnad raved about his pork loin, but I really wanted something hearty and comforting. It could have been the rainy evening but my three small potatoes and array of steamed veggies didn't allow me to sink in and savor my meat. I didn't entirely get lost in my meal. I was happy, but I longed for more. Maybe I should;'ve tried the hair and chorizo...? Either way, it was a very overall good experience.
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