Qube
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 770-5888
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Stewart Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Signature Drinks 2007, Downtown Restaurant 2007, Fine Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Mon 4pm-10pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 4pm-12am, Sat 11:30-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Qube – by Anna Roth
The Scene
This modern space makes the most of its industrial elements--steel supporting beams are painted traffic-cone orange and support a minimalist wine rack, while one wall is brilliant neon green. A long, elevated, back-lit communal table dominates the dining room and seats singles and couples; larger groups occupy the sleek black tables in the rest of the dining room. Servers are well-versed in the complicated menu and explain everything, sometimes to a fault.
The Food
The menu offers variations on a single theme: Diner can choose between three-course veggie, surf or turf "sets" that highlight three versions of three different ingredients. Sometimes this conceit is phenomenal, as with the foie gras course in the "ruby" (meat) set--a trio of silky foie gras crème brulee, perfectly seared portion and a smooth terrine--though most of the time one or more of the dishes in the sets fall short.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe menu also offers more traditional Asian-inspired starters and entrees, like grilled tiger prawns with red curry and roasted duck breast with honey and pomegranate.
What to DrinkThe cocktails are innovative and gorgeously presented, often garnished with edible orchids. Many make use of herb-infused liquor (like clove gin) or Asian alcohol varieties. There's also a long wine and sake list.
User Reviews for Qube
05/01/2008 Posted by ElmerHiggins
....Another place to avoid if you have food allergies, as you will NOT be accomodated. Qube's chef is downright hostile to people with food allergies. He came out to discuss the menu with my allergic friend. Based on the chef's description, she ordered the Kobe Beef. The chef told her it was unavailable, though another person in our party ordered and received it, as did a few nearby diners. The chef was very clear that he not only refused to prepare something especially for my friend, he'd make sure she couldn't eat anything at all while she was in his little empire. I have seen very few places as dismissive of the needs of its customers.
Cons: ULTRA-CRAPPY SERVICE
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
04/16/2008 Posted by Faredoneright
This restaurant has "this and that" reviews, true. Our time there was memorable. On a complex scientific scale they'd be down right GREAT (for you laymen). Was I overwhelmed? Yes. Felt comfortable by the owner and wait staff, yes! The owner sat us at our table, explained the menu, gave us no boundaries and assured us we'd be in go hands with Andrew. Our evening was beyond memorable.. The food: Outstanding flavors, unsurpassable presentation, delivered and presented with such grace. Explained to the tee (because I had no idea what was what). Flawless! A new Generation of food is what we were introduced to. The service: First off; being seated by the owner is a privilege; don't take this lightly. Followed by his highly trained staff, there knowledge of their food and spirits (overwhelming to me), is the extra push. Their food is designed to please your mouth and their staff conveys is perfectly. Our experience: We celebrated our thirtieth anniversary here and loved every moment of it. We'll be back for our thirty first without a doubt. Erin Case
Pros: Rewarding food, service
Cons: Parking
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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