Pink Door
(206) 443-3241
1919 Post Aly
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.61
-122.3423
Neighborhoods: Pike Place Market, Downtown
Reviews & Ratings for Pink Door
65 reviews
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Amazing food and atmosphere
by WABrian
February 10, 2008
This restaurant was amazing. The food was all very good. Four of us came in on a Saturday night and were able to be seated withing about 5 minutes. They offered tasty drinks, quick service and great food. The Tenderloin of Wild Boar was very tasty. The only thing I would recommend is to make a reservation, at least a week in advance if you want to be guaranteed a seat.
If you are looking for a unique, restaurant in Seattle, this is a must try.
Service is everything.
by MohammedS
June 27, 2009
We tried the Pink Door in downtown Seattle for lunch for the first time in about a year.
We were promptly seated no problem. After being seated we waited 10+ minutes before anyone came to our table. Tables that were seated after us had already been attended to and even ordered.
After a long wait the server came by. We ordered a simple bottle of sparkling water. 10 minutes later it had still not appeared.
Not the level of service you would expect when your paying for non a cheap lunch. We left and headed over to Matt's.
- Pros: Pros: Didn't stay long enough to know
- Cons: Con's: Service was aweful
Excellent Everything!
by BuckysMom
June 18, 2009
I just received a call to confirm our reservation this evening from the exceptionally helpful Sarah - which reminded me that I have been meaning to write a review for months! On a day like today - you simply need to be outside and celebrating on the porch at the Pink Door is one of the best places to be (and you CAN make a reservation for outdoor service). A few months back when we had the first nice weather I had a friend visit from CA. I knew we wanted to be outside, but completely forgot that she was vegan. As always The Pink Door was perfect! Peter Kingsley and the chef offered and prepared delicious vegan, wheat-free options in addtion to their always yummy menu selections. If you haven't yet discovered The Pink Door - you must. It will soon be one of your favorite spots in Seattle!
- Pros: Great Location, Amazing Staff and Delicious Food
- Cons: Others know - so remember to make a reservation
Not what i remembered
by roule
January 24, 2009
I had many fond memories of the excellent Italian menu and intimate atmosphere. Sadly we discovered that neither applied last night. Walking in without a reservation, the hostess was surprised that we would be happy with a small table near the center of the restaurant. Now we know why -- it felt as though we were dining in the middle of the interstate as people constantly rushed in and out, brushing against us and the table repeatedly, the bread basket nearly taking a tumble more than once. The atmosphere would be vastly improved with sound deadening and a better layout.
As we commonly do when dining out, we brought a bottle of our own favorite wine. But we were told that the uncorking fee would be an outrageous $20. This fee exceeds the wholesale price of many bottles on the Pink Door's wine list, extensive and well-selected though it may be. Extremely poor management decision!
The menu has some unique items, but none particularly innovative or prepared in ways that would justify the prices. We were intrigued by one of the appetizers on the menu, but sadly our waitress forgot to bring it. The lasagna was good, but hardly befitting the price. The risotto was poor - far too much oil and very oversalted. At the price charged, we would have expected a vegetable or a dinner salad, but none were included with the dinners. The most delicious thing on the table, believe it or not, was the bread. The only thing that could have made the bread more perfect would be its delivery directly from the oven.
The service, except for the forgotten appetizer, was acceptable. The poor waitress seemed apologetic about the ridiculous uncorking policy, however, her one mistake seemed to have put her out of rhythm and on edge the rest of the evening.
There were simply too many fundamental problems to give the Pink Door a better rating. I sincerely hope that the management makes the changes needed to ameliorate the disappointments.
- Pros: unique, great locale, has potential for excellence
- Cons: loud, overpriced, ridiculous uncorking fee, tight accomodations
Yummy, Stimulating and Affordable!
by kiannpepper
December 04, 2008
Wowzah! So yum I had to write! Can't believe the doofus who complained about the leaves! I LOVED the leaves on the floor, and the sassy idiosyncratic decor here: there's obviously a free spirit in charge. I was at the Pink Door twice in the past month, and both times had the most divine food, accompanied one night with a hella tight band of 3 guys playing retro mod music and the next time with pretty strippers taking it all (not quite) off! The new old chef chef has put a wonderful new gloss on the already delicious menu at our standby for a fabulous night out, The Pink! Oh my stars, the succulent fish we ate! A wild mushroom pasta with a touch of cream was like, well, I never wanted it to end. Have you tasted that Bagna Cauda appetizer, fresh veggies you dip in this yummy warm sauce? My mouth waters just thinking about it! What about those absolutely pristine oysters on the half with the iced pink peppercorn vinagrette? My all time favorite is their Bolognaise sauce, just like a trip to Italy on a plate. They now also have a fixed price 4 course menu that, even though I didn't try it, looks like a great deal, especially with a group. The place is sparkle-y, bubbling with romance and gaiety. Lots of fancy cocktails traveling by, and desserts to wallow in like a magic pumpkin cheesecake that turned my man into a swooning prince! The wait-staff, although busy bees, are always darling and helpful. And they are all just as interesting-looking as the place, very individual artsy types. Hey, you sad people who think you need it all to be predictable, LIVE a little on the warm side, and check out this grand dame of Seattle fun (they just celebrated 27 years! How many places in Seattle can say that?), our still favorite place to get cozy or meet a group.
- Pros: Super fun and thrilling!
- Cons: It's busy, and lots of noise, not for grumpy types
not worth the time
by look2000
November 06, 2008
Not only was the waitstaff rude but the food was over price. I had the mushroom pasta and it was like a salt lick. I don't know how the pink door has made it this long in business. Don't have the whole fish it is inconsistent and old tasting. Which is amazing they are in the market. And don't even look at the plates the food is served on there is a reason the lights are low. And I guess that if there are leaves on the floor then no one knows the floor is dirty. They should close and open something better and a better value in that place.
- Pros: you can throw your trash on the floor
- Cons: you can get treated badly by kids in high school
Extremely Disappointed!!!
by letdowninseattle
September 07, 2008
I am a world traveler and never in my life have I been treated with such lack of respect. It was my Bachelorette Party and we were out to have a good time. From the moment we walked in we were treated horribly. The hostess was extremely rude. The waiter was slow with service, and had a bad attitude. At one point my friend asked for more water and he said "You have some in your glass but I will get you more if you want." At the end of the meal I was so disappointed that I asked for the manager (something I never do) and she did not even seem the slightest bit concerned about our poor experience. All we wanted was an apology, something we never got. I was so extremely upset I even spoke to the owner of the restaurant. She blamed me for letting their poor service and attitude ruin my night. I have never been so angry and disappointed in a restaurant in my entire life. And to top it all of the food is not even worth the price you pay for it. Do yourself a favor and eat at the many other restaurants in Seattle that have better food, a better attitude, and much much better service!
- Pros: None
- Cons: Poor Service, Bad Attitude, Mediocre Food
This place is da spot, son! by Jamie R. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 29, 2008
The Pink Door has without a doubt the best lasagna in town. This dish ain't yo cookie cutter Stouffer's brand lasgna, cuz. It combines the comfort of Mama's cookin' and the sophistication of gourmet cuisine. One bite will send you into a meditative state reminiscent of a journey to the highest peak of the Cinque Terre in the high hills of the Italian countryside. Live music gives this restaurant a real jazzy vibe. Sit outside on a nice night and enjoy a beautiful view of the Space Needle and the Puget Sound.
Wonderful!!!
by thebadmona
January 21, 2008
I was in Seattle on business and a mixed goup of 8 of us decided toget some dinner. I had seen the "pink door" - yes, it's really pink - on our way to dinner a previous night and thought that it was some type of club that catered to men and was not sure I wanted to go. Once I got past the pink door, the experience was fabulous! the receptionist, was aloor but not rude but everyone else was just as friendly as they could be. Of course we went in with the idea that we were going to have a great time and so did. THe beet salad was exquisite and the lagasna was good. The portions were correctly sized (not so large you were wondering how to eat it all). The waiter that we had was very friendly with all of our group, as were all of the other patrons. I would *definately* go back!
- Pros: Shows, service, and atmostphere
- Cons: In an alley, has an actual pink door, parking is probably an issue (we walked).
