Red Fin
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 441-4340
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Bar 2007, Hotel Dining 2006, Hotel Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Daily: 6am-10:30am, 11am-2:30pm, 4pm-1am
Editorial Review for Red Fin – by Bethany Jean Clement
The Scene
What's black, white and red all over? No joke: ebony wood trim, giant glowing red lantern fixtures and geometric cutouts in white upholstered barstools bring slick and Zen together here. A small, appealing sushi bar and a lounge with an illuminated table center the room, while booths offer privacy. If service isn't flawless, it's forgivably friendly.
The Food
Brought to you by the ownership of Belltown's popular Wasabi Bistro, the modern-Asian menu here offers creative sushi rolls (the signature one: pineapple, shrimp, crab, jalapeno, and goat cheese) and more. Small plates include light, greaseless fried oysters with just-oniony-enough slaw and earthy, delicious shitake mushroom dumplings with a pretty nest of pickled beet. Better be hungry if you order a large plate; a nicely grilled bulgogi-marinated ribeye is massive, its sauce sweet and tangy, while a big bowl of udon offers tons of seafood, springy noodles and a rich, reduced broth.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodThe restrooms are located through the modern-posh Hotel Max lobby, past the reception desk and then way back around to the left.
Where to SitRequest a booth when you make your reservation for a secluded feel.
What to DrinkThere's a full roster of specialty cocktails and sake.
Happy HourDeeply discounted sushi and entrees and $3 wells and sake (daily 4pm-6pm, 10pm-1am).
User Reviews for Red Fin
04/08/2008 Posted by traveler747
Staying near convention center, and not a lot of higher end places for a sushi bar type dinner without taking a cab. Tried Red Fin, and was concerned that it was a fusion type place with different cuisines. Was thinking of cabbing it to places that were recommended for pure sushi type experience, but since I was dining alone, I preferred something within walking distance. Red Fin had a great atmosphere with a mix of out-of-towners and locals. Sushi bar was full, so had a table for two in bar area. Sushi bar lighting was too bright anyway. Had the Sashimi dinner with miso + rice for $28, and it was as large and fresh as I have had anywhere. Sushi dinner was $25. I was looking for an Omakase type dinner, but with all things considered, and location taking an important role in the decision, this was great. Beer and sake prices were very reasonable as well. Highly recommended due to location, ambience, and fresh fish. Favorite sushi places are Sushi Sasabune in Honolulu and Los Angeles. Different owners and LA cheaper by 20%, but excellent Omakase at both.
12/17/2007 Posted by sryuuza
If you are in Seattle or even passing by and are even remotely hungry for something Asian, check this place out. I usually dine here for lunch and sometimes dinner and was kind of skeptical about breakfast, but they do that right as well. Anytime I have ever dined at Red Fin it has been extremely tasty offering unique flavors for all their dishes from the dozens of Bento Box combinations to the full service Sushi Bar.
Pros: Service, Price Value, Promt Service
Cons: None yet and lets keep it that way!
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