Vios Cafe & Market Place
(206) 329-3236
903 19th Ave E
Seattle,
WA
98112
47.6271
-122.3075
Neighborhoods: Stevens, Capitol Hill
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The Scene
Cool green and warm red-colored walls strike the perfect middle note between the north Capitol Hill café's kid-friendly attitude and grown-up ambience. Couples gravitate towards quieter bistro tables by the front windows; parents and their kids gather at long, communal wooden tables located mere steps from a generous stocked and maintained kids play area.
The Food
Lunchtime hours draw worker bees and toddler-toting moms with creative self-serve salads and sandwiches incorporating the expected Greek ingredients (pungent marinated veggies, snow-white feta, spicy lamb fillings), but dinners are a more elaborate affair. Unwind with a glass of house wine and rich mezze, such as the trio of classic spreads and pita wedges or elegant offerings like grilled bread topped with ricotta, figs, and delicate shreds of fresh mint. The friendly, accommodating wait staff wisely recommends the chef's more adventurous dishes, such as grilled prawns with watermelon and avocado.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 03, 2009
The basic Greek standbys get a leg up here. And don't miss out on the wonderful salads. Be adventurous. I had a great summer salad with squash and other goodies, then returned later to find they also had a fall version. And in the good weather it is fun to sit outside and watch the passersby.
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kalinaa
January 02, 2009
We like this place for lunch and today we drove across town to eat there for dinner. Were truly disappointed. The dish we had (their Greek platter for two) was definitely not worth the $36 bucks. We like meat, but each of the 3 meat pieces on the platter disappointed. The single lamb skewer was not even really cooked. It was like lamb sashimi. Seriously! The fennel braised pork shoulder was nothing spectacular - a bit too fatty plus served cold!!! It's obvious that they don't have a cook there for dinner - to save money the cooks cook during lunch and they just store food in containers cooked earlier that day or the previous day and warm it in a microwave, and don't even do a good job warming it up. It's been two hours since I ate there, and I still feel the cold grease from the pork on the roof of my mouth. If you want real Greek food for dinner, don't spend your money there. They're good for lunch, but for a $50 dinner, you can find something better than container stored food.
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December 22, 2008
A cozy, authentic Greek cafe, Vios serves some of the most delicious tzatziki and pita bread I've ever had. The sandwiches on rustic baguettes are also especially good. Save room for dessert because you don't want to miss out on the Gelato ala Bottega in various seasonal flavors.
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What to Drink:
If the tart Greek wines don't suit your palate, ask to see the domestic wine rack and select from a reasonably-priced selection of North American wines ($10 corkage fee applies).
The Extras:
Prix-fee, family-style meals are also offered---just ask your server for what the chef has ready that night.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining
