(206) 903-5291
1300 1st Ave
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6069
-122.3381
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Taste
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Spare, modern and spacious, the single room is framed with oversized windows looking out over First Avenue-it makes for great people-watching, but doesn't offer much privacy for a romantic evening. Locally made glass votives add a touch of warmth to the sleek tables. The staff is welcoming and helpful, but details are not their strong point: Menu substitutions might not be mentioned until after the food has arrived, and there are more timing problems than there should be. – – The Food – With a strong focus on local sources, the menu emphasizes fresh…
11/09/09
Dismissive Staff, Not Worth Long Wait
by fjaril
My 13-year-old daughter and I ordered the noodles with cheese and the mini burger. 45 minutes later the couple who arrived after us were served an order they had changed twice. When I got my 2-inch burger I realized "mini" stood for "miniscule." I asked for ketchup and the waitress laughed and went to take the order of a table of 6 other patrons. The fries were soggy anyway, and noodles and cheese were DRIPPING in a good quarter cup of grease. We left frustrated, dismissed, and still hungry.
- Cons: waited 45 minutes to be served
02/15/09
HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! Pathetically small portions...
by ElliottJ
We went to Taste to celebrate Valentine's Day. What a joke. The food was less than stellar...way to little for your buck. The portions were laughable. We were ignored by our waiter the entire evening and were never once asked how the meal was or how we were doing. We did not get the paired wine tasting with our meal which seemed to be the only way the restaurant staff would pay any attention to you. After scanning the room and other tables it was obvious that the only tables that got good service were the one's who chose to add on the $30/person wine tasting to an already $50/person joke of a meal. Will never recommend to anyone. This place is awful; service is HORRIBLE!!! And to top it off, we weren't even acknowledged when we left or thanked for coming in. DO NOT go to this restaurant!!!
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: Service, portions, food selections
02/09/09
Not cheap, but really yummy!
by spitinsoup
I love this place...I find the service to be warm and friendly and the food is reliably good. I particularly like the desserts - they make a carmel corn that is unbelievable and the cookie place is worthy of Santa. The cocktails are also good. For a best prices and deals, go during happy hour.
The Details on Taste
Parking:
The entrance to the museum's garage is on Union, between First and Second avenues. Look for the SAM elevator signs; they're on the north side of the garage. There's no validation, but it's the most convenient option.
Happy Hour:
Offering discounted bar bites, cocktails and draft beers (Tue-Sun 3pm-6pm).
What to Drink:
Drinks keep with the local theme, offering exclusively Northwest wines and beers. Cocktails include the signature "Hammering Man," made with Portland's Aviation gin, fresh lime juice, tonic and bitters.
The Extras:
A kids menu is served all day, offering items like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and organic hot dogs.
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