22 Doors
(206) 324-6406
405 15th Ave E
Seattle,
WA
98112
47.6222
-122.3127
Neighborhoods: Broadway, Capitol Hill
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The Scene
With a bar fashioned out of 22 mahogany doors from the historic Camlin Hotel and railings from the Seattle Opera House, this bistro preserves local art-deco history while maintaining a trendy vibe. Hipsters vie for the nifty blue vinyl bar stools and tip back classic cocktails, including sours, fizzes and flips. You'll even find a few families spreading out in the spacious booths.
The Food
You can judge a restaurant by its crab cakes, and the meaty appetizer here reflects the quality to come. The entree list is short but mighty. Rib chops, uniquely seasoned with anchovy butter, cut easily from the bone. Pork loin arrives teetering on a goat cheese-potato cake. The chef prides himself on fish as well, from salmon, served with poached egg and caviar, to the catch of the day (this night, a thick, seared tuna). Others might opt for the burger, featuring naturally raised Angus.
User Reviews
Anonymous
June 20, 2008
wonderful breakfast and brunch items, super friendly staff, full bar for great brunch cocktails, outdoor seating also available during nice weather or when have a big crowd, inside is small and quaint.
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kittyvennes
March 25, 2008
I popped into 22 doors last night to have a cocktail and grab a bit to eat. The drink was great, but the food was terribly disappointing. I got the grilled cheese and butternut squash soup appetizer. The sandwich was fine, but the soup was horrifying. It had the consistance of water and tasted like undercook potatos. It would take a lot to convince me that it had any squash in it at all!
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brak
January 31, 2008
People seem to like this place for drinks, and I have been once at night and had an alright experience. However, I highly recommend you give the brunch a miss. Firstly, the decor is all over the map and doesn't present well in daylight. I've been twice, the first time they over cooked the eggs in my eggs benedict (hard as a rock, I'd asked for them runny) when they brought me a new plate, this time the eggs were barely cooked, the whites were transparent in parts, yuck! How about somewhere in between? It's an egg, who can't cook an egg? We tried again last weekend and my husband was told what he wanted wasn't available, so he ordered pancakes, but with regular butter, not the orange butter they use. They came with the orange butter. Try again. They come back with another stack, regular butter this time, but no syrup. He had to get up from the table to find a waitperson to ask for the syrup. They bring it, but it turns out to be honey. Hunt for waitperson again. We're told they are out of syrup and that's what the kitchen came up with. They're across the street from a QFC, send someone over! Gaaack. No wonder people wait for 40 minutes to get into Coastal Kitchen rather then go to 22 Doors where there's no wait. Next time I'll do the same.
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Look Good:
Desserts are highlighted by the not overly sweet chocolate torte and the creamy panna cotta with soaked figs.
Know Before You Go:
If you enjoy dining al fresco, don't miss the heated outdoor patio. If apres-ski is more your style, go for drinks in the fireside lounge area.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates, Eclectic & International, New American
