Casuelita's
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 770-0155
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Western Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10am
Editorial Review for Casuelita's – by Silja J.A. Talvi
The Scene
This two-story bar and restaurant is a winner. Warm, orange tropical tones and artful decorations open up the otherwise small space, which may initially feel cramped if you're used to bigger bar settings. Casuelita's sets out to make customers feel at home, and the ethnically diverse, professionally-attired patrons love lingering for that reason.
The Draw
Downstairs, patrons either sit at the bar, window seats or at round, glass covered wicker tables. Food here is exotic, hearty and designed to go along with rum drinks, which range from the clean, unadulterated taste of the Pineapple Rum Spritzer to the rich combo of the Bushwhacker, which consists of dark and coconut rum mixed with chocolate liquer, Kahlua, Bailey's and nutmeg. Even lighter appetites will want to try out appetizers like the decadent deep-fried pepper potato cakes.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyCome in Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm for happy hour offering half-price drinks and appetizers.
ParkingHead down Vine or Cedar for free parking after 6pm.
User Reviews for Casuelita's
07/25/2008 Posted by Bleazzy2425
I have been to Casuelitas 9 times. The food is what keeps me coming back. In every single experience there the exact same thing happens. We walk in, wait about ten minutes while getting completley ignored. Ask 1-4 employees if there is any tables available to which they all reply with a look of confusion and say they'll check. Finally get sat, then continue to be ignored while server after server walks by us. About 20 minutes after that we get water and a promise to be right back. 20 minutes after that the server comes back to take our drink orders, 15 minutes after that our drinks arrive at which time we franticly order our food. Aaaand roughly 45-60 minutes after THAT our food arrives. And please, whatever you do, dont expect a re-fill for your water. When the food finally does arrive it is absolutely spectacular. Literally some of the best I have ever had. But for the love of god can i please just get a little service! I am VERY low maintenace when it comes to being served a drink or food but this place is just absurd. Bottom line, food great, service horrible.
Pros: food
Cons: service
04/20/2008 Posted by riden05
The food here is amazing! In response to other reviews, the food is worth any bad service that you might receive (although I have been there at lease a dozen times and never had a poor service experience). Plan ahead with a reservation (Someone commented that they called on Friday for a 7pm reservation that night??! Really? Not sure what restaurants they go to, but this is a cool spot that is getting more and more attention, not sure how you can be disgruntled about not getting in). If you have to wait, oh well, chill out, relax and enjoy some rum. Also, the ribs are a must have. They are unbelievable!
Pros: Hidden spot, Food, Happy Hour
Cons: None
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