Cactus Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 933-6000
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Cactus Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
This Alki Beach neighborhood spot draws in everyone from families socializing over sangria to boisterous parties of folks fresh out of college. On weekend nights, it's likely that hordes of customers will be waiting to be seated, but a little patience will be rewarded with a meal that seldom disappoints.
The Food
The menu offers everything from classic fajitas to sweet Yucatan carnitas. Skip the breaded blue corn calimari in favor of a serving of the kicky house guacamole and a mushroom and fire-roasted quesadilla starter, perfect for sharing. Those with spice phobias should head straight for the mild butternut squash enchiladas, while those with large appetites should order the house specialty fajitas, which come loaded with extras like grilled vegetables, sour cream and warm tortillas. Finish the meal with bananas dulce, a warm, melting mix of seared bananas, rum sauce and coconut ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPortions are generous: Both "big plates" and tapas provide ample opportunity for sharing and tasting.
Where to SitSnag a seat outdoor in the summer months for a nice breeze coming from Alki Beach across the street; in winter request a table by the indoor fireplace.
User Reviews for Cactus Restaurant
12/18/2007 Posted by rossdale45
Ok, The drinks are great, the view is unbeatable, and the service is friendly and fun. But, the food is pretty average. I had the Blue tamale and infact arrived on our plate-Green, not blue.(curious.) The banana leaf made the polenta green and hard to chew. The wild boar(in the tamale) was quite tasty, however. You know, we'll have to go back in the summer and try it again especially for drinks and gossip. Fun spot.
Pros: view, drinks, view, drinks
Cons: Food could be better, meat market atmosphere
08/02/2007 Posted by hanayun1
My boyfriend and I frequent Cactus for their affordable happy hour appetizers and for the best mojitos in town! The portions are huge so bring your appetite and a couple of friends :o)
Pros: delicious mojitos
Cons: inconsistent service
