Steelhead Diner
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 625-0129
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- First Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-11pm
Editorial Review for Steelhead Diner – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
Warm colors, big windows, comfortable booths and a whole lot of hand-tied flies create a modernly idiosyncratic Seattle spot that feels spacious and welcoming. The kitchen bustles with a multitude of staff, most all of whom are entirely professional-but so many people leads to occasional timing mishaps and miscommunications.
The Food
Mixing Louisiana roots with Pike Place Market ingredients results in a long list of delicious options. From pepery fried hominy to an all-crab crab cake, the starters and sides are profoundly fresh and highly decadent. More formal entrees change with the seasons, like the tender spring lamb with asparagus. Year round, there are plenty of local brand-name stars, from Beecher's cheese to Theo chocolate to Uli's sausage. End the meal with a rich slab of chocolate pecan pie with bourbon cream. -
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoOnly a few tables have a view of Elliot Bay; they're near the bar, in the northwest corner. The non-view booths offer more privacy.
Where to SitSingle diners are encouraged to eat at the chef's counter---it offers the constant entertainment of a busy kitchen. A small patio offers choice seating during the warmer months.
What to DrinkA long list of specialty cocktails includes a mix of perfectly-made classics as well as house concoctions like the Grand Coulee, featuring truffled vodka.
Fun FactChef Kevin Davis and General Manager Terresa Davis are strong supporters of the Hood Canal Steelhead Project, working to bring wild salmon back to a number of regional streams.
User Reviews for Steelhead Diner
11/18/2008 Posted by robin81
Everything I have eaten here is supurb. I would describe it as Diner food with an upscale flair. (The fried chicken sandwich is sooo good!) although this is not the healthiest of restaurants, at least its diner food that is perfectly prepared!, not at all greasy and disgusting. SErvice is usually great, however, certain members of the waitstaff could use a reminder on politeness. The chef is friendly, as are the bartenders. Service was a little slow, but it gets quite busy at lunchtime, so I dont hold it against them too much. Mostly it was the hostess who left room for improvement. Location is right near the Pike Place Market, very convenient .
Pros: high quality food, location
Cons: parking, service (some), busy at lunch
09/15/2008 Posted by bryantfoodie
I was excited to go to this place, but they are not sure what they want to be. Upscale diner is one thing, but with the upscale must come good service. So when they tried to deliver the sides after we had finished the main course and the snarky waiter said "Either you are going to eat it or I will" - and then the owner tried to defend the waiter's behavior! This was just too ridiculous. For the price, I'd rather go to Etta's for seafood or any of a number of other Pike Place establishments. There was one appropriately apologetic member of the wait staff and the mains were good (just not great). With so many choices in Seattle, I'd wait a couple of years to see if this place changes into something worth trying out.
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