Moxie
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 283-6614
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Mercer Street and Republican Street
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-12am (bar open until 2am)
Editorial Review for Moxie – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
Exposed brick, dim lights, white linens, firm wooden seats and floor-to-ceiling windows along bustling Lower Queen Anne: it's no surprise that trendy young business folk have claimed the restaurant as their own. Hip servers handle fancy cocktails, a lengthy wine list and a complex list of specials with aplomb.
The Food
A pan-fried shrimp cake is the standout of the classics-with-a-twist appetizer list, combining a crisp exterior with a refreshingly delicate interior. Sweet potato fries accompany a handful of entrees, and the chipotle molasses butter on the NY strip makes an excellent dipping sauce for them. Mac-n-cheese is dressed up with chevre and mushrooms; its creamy earthiness is rich without ever being too much so. More chevre is on the dessert list in the form of a shortbread-crusted cheesecake, the perfect not-too-sweet end to a meal.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBe sure to check the schedule for both Key Arena and McCaw Hall if you're in the mood for a quiet evening---Moxie is located directly between the two.
ParkingHourly parking is available from numerous nearby pay lots, but on event nights can as much as triple the standard $5 evening rates. Weeknights, free street parking isn't hard to find within a block or two.
User Reviews for Moxie
05/16/2008 Posted by wondrousworld
On a lark, my husband and I decided to give Moxie a try, and were very pleasantly surprised! The restaurant is a space that's never had good luck. And frankly, it didn't LOOK awesome from the outside. But what a find. The bar and front restaurant space is light-filled and convivial, while the darker interior restaurant space is quiet and intimate. All brick and painted concrete, with black chairs and plump pillows. The food is also a surprise. Contemporary with a twist. For example, the calamari is fresh sauteed with greek olives and sundried tomatoes - a delicious combination. The calves' liver (not what we usually order) turned out to be quite a pleaser: pate-like with seared brown edges and a nice carmelized onion & spinach topping. My husband had an artichoke and bean gratin which is very much like a french cassoulet. Rich brown sauce and NOT gooey cheesy. The wine list is spare but offer very good choices with reasonable prices. If I was nit picky, I would say that Moxie SHOULD have the "moxie" to venture away from the traditional dishes that dozens of restaurants offer: paparadelle, seared scallops, steak frites, all the usuals. But fortunately, the chef is creative enough with some of the side dishes and starters that makes Moxie stand out. In a neighborhood full of outstanding restaurants, Moxie manages to be a gem. Not an easy task!
Pros: Great calamari & calves liver
Cons: Service a little slow
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03/24/2008 Posted by SeattleBubbles
In my opinion, there are three joints on lower Queen Anne worthy of my hard-earned dime. One is always packed with 20 somethings on the hunt for their next conquest, one serves great cocktails but the menu leaves me wanting more, and then there is Moxie. A nice spot to sit, enjoy a well made cocktail and enjoy thoughtful small plates. The mini-lamb burgers are tasty although I'm not a big fan of feta, the oyster shooter-fab, and the eggs benedict at brunch is pretty darn tasty though a little too precious. If you are looking for a nice-romantic place to sip a drink without all the craziness check out Moxie.
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