SAMBAR
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 781-4883
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Message from SAMBAR
Cocktail Bar at Le Gourmand
- Happy Hour with a French Flair
- Small Plates
- Fabulous Setting
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Editorial Review for SAMBAR – by Paul Fontana
The Scene
Next door to Le Gourmand, Sambar forsakes the rusticity of its parent in favor of a suave space-age den. White and light-gray walls paired with soft lighting bathe the uncluttered room in cool luminescence. Elegant, modern furniture may be the most striking feature, but refinements like letter-pressed menus and individual cloth towels in the bathroom lend touches of class.
The Draw
As charming as the atmosphere is, it's the cocktails that draw repeat visitors. Mixology buffs who've endured too many poorly mixed Manhattans or blank stares upon ordering a French 75 have reason to rejoice. It's not just the classics that are rendered exquisitely: Imaginative originals like the Barbapapa (Hanger One Lime Vodka, Cointreau and lime juice with rhubarb sorbet) should be sampled. A small appetizer menu ranges from dainty salads to more robust croque monsieur or frites, but all are perfect for sharing. The cheese selection is highly recommended.
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User Reviews for SAMBAR
11/29/2007 Posted by marcelini
i wait to get a service for more than half on hour , i was really upset, i went other day and the service was much better
10/17/2007 Posted by outspoken
In response to Mandg's input; First and foremost let me say my husband and I were dedicated weekly patrons for over 3 years and I still think this is the best bar in the city for drinks and atmosphere. Service was always exceptional until about 1 1/2 years ago when Ester moved to the restaurant Le Gourmand . I was also there that night because it was my surprise party that was so loud. This was my favorite bar and most of the guests there have been on and off for many years. The bill was NOT suppose to be split 9 ways but the last couple who arrived needed to leave right away because she was pregnant (not drinking alcohol) and suddenly felt like she was sick. The waitress who is notorious for bad service, had been fantastic the entire evening until then and completely flipped. A simple "it is not our policy to split checks on large parties" would have been sufficient, but instead she went inside, made up checks for everyone and basically threw us out. The bartender was horrified and told me to return to talk to him directly on another night. Everyone tipped the bartender the 25% of the entire bill that would have gone to the waitress. The 2nd large party that was waiting was seated as she was pulling chairs and lifting them over our heads and when one of them commented that she like the waitress earrings, she pulled them out of her ear and threw them on the table in front of her. Overall this waitress is generally bad tempered and the other one is beautiful with an air of "I'm too good to be serving you", but wil in her own time. The owners are secure that if they loose dedicated clientel there is always enough money in this city that someone else will take their place. We are now back at Cafe Lago in Montlake, where the food and drinks are amazing, and the service is always friendly!
Pros: Atmosphere, Drinks, Food and Bartenders
Cons: Service, Available Seating
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