Islander Pacific Rim Cuisine
(206) 344-8088
96 Union St
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6078
-122.3394
Neighborhoods: Pike Place Market, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Islander Pacific Rim Cuisine
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The Scene
It's a lovely, multileveled space complete with grass-roof sections: Don't think of the San Juans when you think of this Islander. Comfortable booths and wide spaces provide privacy in the main room, while the snug, dark lounge is perfect for an after-work gathering. Servers are casual and knowledgeable.
The Food
Eat dessert first: The lush chocolate mousse and lightly creamy coconut cake are two of life's biggest pleasures. Appetizers like the feather-light pot stickers and multi-textured volcano roll have generous portions and provide charming companions to the lengthy list of themed cocktails. Made with fresh juices and available in take-home tiki cups, the list is both kitschy and top-quality. Main dishes are lackluster, with the exception of substantial and chewy hula noodles and the perfectly grilled ahi tuna.
User Reviews
Jessie87
January 29, 2009
While on atrip with my college club, my group and I, having had to get back to Pike Place from China Town, stumbled upon The Islander, and decided to try it.. Inside we were met promptly by the lone waiter who sat us at a large table. Upon looking at the menu we were all in awe! Not a bad item to be seen. We all ordered, not caring much about the price, because it was late and a rather cold seattle night. Once we got our food we all kind of stopped in awe. What incredible food we all had! The steak that I had was the best that I have ever had at any restaurant, this including some very nice steak houses! A girl in our group ordered a rice pudding, but because the chef had thrown away the topper we got a desert on the house. Because our waiter was so good with us, we all tipped him quite handsomely, and he walked away with over $100 in tip. I highly reccomend this restaurant to anyone, and everyone, and am planning on going back again!
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Seattlechic88
August 22, 2008
I work right by The Islander and brought my parents there after work for a nice dinner. The food was alright, but to be honest quite over priced. The bill came and every item on the bill was more expensive than what the menu said. We mentioned it to the waitress and she told us that we were wrong. We hadto go back through the menu and show her the price. After realizing she was wrong, she replied that nobody has ever noticed that they were being charged more. She still charged us more money for ordering shrimp lo mein even though there was no mention in the menu that this would cost more. I scribbled out my signature on the original receipt and she ensured me that this transaction would be canceled. After taking so long to get my final bill back, we left. To my suprise, I look at my statement and they charged me twice and I ended up spending $100 for a $40 dollar bill. This was even after I crossed out the entire receipt. I don't even know how they processed it without a signature. I wanted to take my parents out to a nice dinner and it ended up being a horrible evening.
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deutschblond
July 12, 2008
i went there the other night and had the WORST service i have ever had in a restaurant! First, one of the waitresses, Evelyn, sneered and glared at us when we came. Then she was saying mean things about myself and my friends at the bar when we were seated just across the way and could hear everything she was saying. Our server seemed like it was a burden to wait on our table. Then they charged us a 20% gratuity when we asked for separate checks. I know that having a set tip for a group is customary but it should be 18% at the most. But I would haven't tipped anything if it were just me (and I usually tip 20%) because i was treated so incredibly poorly!
read full reviewThe Details on Islander Pacific Rim Cuisine
When to Go:
It's close to Benaroya Hall--if you're trying to make curtain, let the staff know. It also hosts special events: a live DJ Friday-Saturday nights, and live Hawaiian music on Wednesdays.
The Extras:
Two private rooms are available: one seats 12 and has a lovely outside view; the other hosts up to 40 guests.
Parking:
Islander is on the north side of Union; a pay lot with reasonable evening rates is on the south side.
Happy Hour:
Enjoy happy hour Monday-Friday from 5pm-7pm with $3.00-$5.00 pupu's and drink specials.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Live Music, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, View Dining
