Taste
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(206) 903-5291
1300 1st Ave
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6069
-122.3381
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
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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 seasonal ingredients, and during dinner service, most dishes are available in both large and small portions. Thanks to plenty of experimentation, th menu has a mix of delights-beet ravioli-and disappointments, like lamb overwhelmed by chorizo and olives. Desserts are as seasonally-focused as the rest of the menu, but expect well-prepared, decadent treats like peanut crème brulee with a Theo chocolate terrine and pink peppercorn caramel sauce.
Hits: Desserts are worthy of a special trip, blending seasonal ingredients with unexpected spices.
Misses: Small portions, which are suggested for family-style service, arrive on the same oversized plates as full potions, so tables get overcrowded to the point of absurdity.
User Reviews
ElliottJ
February 15, 2009
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!!!
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spitinsoup
February 09, 2009
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.
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strong35
November 02, 2007
My kids and I ate there on a recent First Thursday. The waitstaff was slow to approach and slower in the service. The kids' "mini hamburgers and fries" meal was a joke. The patty was literally the size of a silver dollar. Despite the fact that the menu says hamburgers (plural), it came with only one of these doll-sized sandwiches. I asked the waiter if there should be more than one and he said, "Oh, the menu is misleading, because it only comes with one." I am not sure what age they think they are serving this to, but a toddler could eat three of these burgers. On the upside, my son said it tasted very good (and the rosemary fries were divine), so I decided we'd better order another round of this mini burger. Somewhere along the line, the order never got placed. Finally, I asked for the bill and asked to have the second burger wrapped up to pick up later, as my son was still hungry (tiny portions!). Granted this is not a "kids" restaurant, but if you have a kids menu, you ARE trying to cater to families. My kids are seasoned in nice restaurants and we avoid fast food places. They are not noisy or messy and they use very nice manners. We were expecting normal food portions and normal, respectful service, as we are respectful patrons. I have loads of patience at restaurants, as I used to wait tables. However my patience was used up at TASTE. The service overall was horrible and slow and the portions miniscule. I will never eat there again, even if they have some of the best rosemary fries in town.
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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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
