Steelhead Diner
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 625-0129
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- First Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm
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
03/31/2008 Posted by sillykitty25
I think I may have walked past the steelhead a million times and didn't realize what it was - if you haven't been this is a gorgeous restaurant (diner in the front and fine dining in the back/side) on the inside with really amazing service. Our waiter was just attentive enough not to be annoying, water glass full, wine recommendations perfect, and we loved all of our menu choices. Naughty but delicious - deep fried Beecher cheese curds! Also recommend: the creme brulee infused with lavendar and then the mousse (with a homemade marshmallow) Went there for 30 for 30 most recently and while some restaurants are snooty about 30/30 - this place was very friendly and excited for new diners to come in and see what they are all about. I would definitely recommend this for visitors to Seattle as well - great atmosphere and cool views from the private dining room.
Pros: Food, service, and ambiance
Cons: None!
03/02/2008 Posted by rosec123
We made reservations on a Saturday night and were seated over 30 minutes late. By the time we got our bread we had been there an hour. Not entirely thrilled by the menu- we ordered the salmon (interesting, but not delicious) and the lamb (pretty good). If our server hadn't been so gracious in comping our appitizers, it would have been a bust of an evening. Thought it was ok, but definitely no "wow" factor.
Pros: Nice ambiance, good location, awesome that they use Pike Place Market ingredients
Cons: Food is just ok (I'm a snob!), really long wait- even with reservation
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