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Wild Ginger

1401 Third Ave
Seattle, WA 98101-2105
Phone: (206) 623-4450
Inconsistent Service & Food, But Great Location
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/14/2007 Posted by spankmehard

Wild Ginger has a great location for the arts and performances crowd. The 5th Ave Theater, Benaroya Hall, and Triple Door are just a short walk away. The restaurant environment is huge (for Seattle): private rooms, two floors, a couple bars, and a large lounge. The lights are dim and the environment has a slight splash of class. Service, unfortunately, has been a gamble and my last waiter was inattentive, unfriendly, and made “give me” gestures with his hands when asking for our used plates. The food selection has also been a gamble, but most of the time I’ve been satisfied. The Laksa Soup is great and has a Thai curry like flavor. Most of the lamb entrees are tasty. The service says that the plates are meant to be shared, but keep in mind the portions are roughly half the size of what you’d expect at a typical Chinese restaurant. The cocktails have been strong and well mixed. This place is made for large groups. However, if you want to have a special dinner here, make reservations far in advance. This placed gets packed and noisy fast on Friday and Saturday nights.

Pros: Large Group Dining

Cons: Downtown Parking, Inconsistent Service

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Editor's Review

Seattle's fusion mascot sustains its loyal following with a commitment to consistently tasty and beautifully presented Pan-Asian cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Want a little privacy? Take your date upstairs: A small, candlelit lounge with big, cozy wicker chairs awaits.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thur 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sat 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-12am
  • Sun 4pm-11pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Cuisines

  • Asian
  • Korean
  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Diners Club

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Romantic Dining
  • Late Night Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Business Dining
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Group Dining
  • People Watching
  • Theater District Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Bar Scene
  • Family Style
  • Celeb Hangout

Recognition for Wild Ginger

2005 Audience Winner - Pan Asian Food
2004 Audience Winner - Pan Asian Food

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