Marcela's Cookery
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 223-0042
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun 11am-2pm
User Reviews for Marcela's Cookery
07/06/2008 Posted by jazzoid
Marcela's Cookery - New Orleans food in Seattle - a place you should visit. My wife and I had dinner there this weekend, and the food is excellent, authentic New Orleans Cuisine, in a casual, brick walled, artsy atmosphere. Anthony, the owner, is charming and gracious making you feel that you are, in fact, in a little piece of New Orleans. We had delicious, rich Red Sapper and a spicy Crab au Gratin. Their bread pudding is hard to resist. I even tried fried alligator for the first time - I really liked this local treat. I truly had trouble deciding which of the many dishes to order, so I'll have to be back soon. The music is Zydeco, Cajun, funky and fun,and not too loud. The prices are reasonable as well. With all th taste - alike restaurants in Seattle,this one is different and delicious.
Pros: New orleans atmosphere and authentic cooking
Cons: limited bar selection
06/24/2008 Posted by cooknengr
Went there last night, dissapointment and expensive too. Food portion was way too small. Gumbo: blend, no holly rolly trinity, rice was partially cooked, no sausage/andouille...need at least some cajun spice, file was a nice touch..NO OKRA! Alligator tail : Fried too long in cookng oil which in not fresh anymore, instead of golden brown, were dark brown with some burnt bits, tasteless, need at least salt and pepper. Salad: nothing to write home about. Veal Tchoupitouse : soggy crust was falling off the meat, Hollandaise Sauce was no way close to emulsion like it's supposed to be. Waiter was excelent in explaining the menu, kitchen crew needs basic deep fry training . However, they were open to comments and suggestions, and I hope food quality will improve, good luck. Oh, no bread or rolls either.
Pros: Parking
Cons: expensive, food quality,
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