10/04/09

Great neighborhood spot

by jtflynn

Menu is interesting and the food well-prepared at this Broadway spot. Great people-watching from the tables by the windows, or the outdoor tables when the weather holds. The place closes pretty early though, making it a poor option for after-movie dining.

• Pros: Interesting menu
• Cons: Closes early

08/24/09

Disappointed...

by Whitman2002

My husband and I recently decided to try out a new breakfast spot for our anniversary. We arrived at Table 219 to have brunch last Saturday. We were seated fairly quickly by a grumpy waitress who didn’t say more than a couple of words to us. To say she was “unpleasant” would be an understatement. We both ordered off the menu and sat on the outdoor patio. Our food arrived and we couldn’t have been more disappointed. My husband ordered a fried egg, bacon and French Toast. It seemed like a great deal for all the food you get. The egg was tiny with two small pieces of burnt bacon with what looked like fried sourdough bread (French toast). It was not appealing. I ordered the Greek Omelet which sounded great from the description in the menu. It consisted of underdone / slimy eggs mixed with feta cheese. The “Greek” veggies was a tomato sauce with a few Kalamata olives and capers thrown in. It was cold and tasted like eggs drenched in cold salsa. It was disgusting. I would never go there again. Not sure where all the good ratings are coming from.

• Pros: No Wait, Outdoor & Indoor Seating
• Cons: Service, Food Quality, and Portion Size

04/06/09

Example: great place for good bread

by greybeagle

4 of us went on Sunday for brunch. I was impressed by the choices on the menu, very creative and the combination of ingredients sound excellent (e.g. charizo + monchego or brie/apple/avocado omelets) The execution, however, wasn't as great as expected. We all thought our omelets were a bit too blend/dry, and the egg Benedict was just so-so. the yam fries were excellent, but everything else we ordered were just all right, 3-4 stars decent to good, but not 5-star "wow". would go back, but wouldn't consider in the same league as Cafe Besalu or 611 Supreme

• Pros: creative ideas, pleasant atomosphere, nice waiting staff
• Cons: food isn't as great as they sound/look

01/18/09

very tasty food! smallish portions

by sherylmarks2003

2 of us went for brunch on a saturday at noon, no wait which was great. service was attentive and we loitered for 2 hours after we finished without any type of complaint from the staff.

food was very good, their eggs benedict was fabulous and i'm not usually a fan of eggs. the sauce is a tangy tomato based sauce and the potato pancake as a base is such a clever touch. delicious. the french toast was also excellent, really nice flavors and definitely something special.

i will say that i thought the portions were a little small and the dishes come with no sides. ie, french toast was 3 pieces of bread and toppings. eggs benedict had 2 small pieces of bread and a wedge of fruit. i'm a small gal and i was satisfied but not overly full. i'm pretty sure my husband would have been hungry after one of those dishes and would've needed a side.

• Pros: great food
• Cons: smallish portions

Response from this business

62139– April 14, 2009 at 09:07:48 PDT

HI Sherleymark2003 - thank you so much for your gracious review. We truly appreciate it. Thanks for mentioning the food. Locally sourced and cooked with only the freshest ingredients, we traditionally get rave reviews and appreciate the feedback. We do have dishes with larger portions for the same price - please ask your server for guidance to that end the next time you visit us.

Thanks again - Sincerely, Gary and Stacey: Owners - Table 219 and Geraldine's

11/09/08

Worst Service I've ever seen

by kennyj

We had read good reviews of this restaurant for Sunday brunch, so we were excited to give it a try. After we were seated, a server brought us water. Then we waited, and waited, and waited. Not a single employee would make eye contact with us as we sat there and sat there, and sat there. As we sat there for almost 15 minutes without even getting menus, other people were seated, brought drinks, and ordered. In such a small place like this, it was just amazing - it was like we weren't there. Finally we just gave up and left. I don't support restaurants that have no respect for their customers.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Horrible service

Response from this business

62139– April 14, 2009 at 09:11:16 PDT

Hi Kenny - we must say we are shocked and unsettled about hearing about such an experience. Sunday is the only day of the week both of us - Gary and Stacey - are not in the restaurants. This is something we addressed with our staff immediately after reading your review. As the owners, we are in the restaurants on a daily basis and have never encountered a table that has not been addressed or attended to. We apologize for the experience and hope we can make it up to you.

Sincerely - Stacey and Gary - Owners, Table 219 and Geraldine's

09/21/08

The BEST bacon and French toast you'll ever eat... EVER!!!

by TapGirls

We can't afford to eat out much, but when we feel like splurging, we share the French toast with a side of bacon which is positively amazing! The bacon is thick-cut, not too smokey or fatty and cooked just right... not whimpy and not too crispy. The French toast is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, plus the toppings are always fresh. Our favorite is the vanilla poached pears and the mixed berries are also great, but nothing good can come from the lemony bananas so just skip those. The service is fast and friendly and we always feel right at home, but no dishes to clean up! So, even if you're not a meat eater, the menu is small but varied enough to accommodate even the pickiest eater, and the price is right on! Just GO!

Response from this business

62139– April 14, 2009 at 09:17:57 PDT

Hi tapgirls - thank you so much for your great review. We truly appreciate it! Thanks for mentioning the value of our restaurant - it's one of the thing we pride ourselves on: top quality at great prices. Thanks again for noticing.

Sincerley - Stacey and Gary - Owners, Table 219 and Geraldine's

08/22/08

A reason to get up early after a late night on the Hill....

by GDollaBillsYall

Cozy, fun brunch with wait staff that treats you like an old friend. Very welcoming atmosphere that's warm, friendly, and inviting. Instead of being treated like "you're lucky to be here" you actually feel like everyone is "happy to see you". Beyond the fab service, the food is AMAZING - orignal dishes with the best quality ingredients. I'm still dreaming about my egg and bacon sandwich with arugala....mmmmmm.

• Pros: Service, Menu, Ingredients, Ambience, Design

08/21/08

Best brunch ever!

by mats

We go here almost every weekend. The service is great and the food is delicious! Big bonus- they have breakfast and lunch available on their weekend brunch menu. The bread salad is amazing, as well as the chicken skewers and lamb burger w/ sweet potato fries. The french toast was some of the best I have had. They use high quality ingredients in everything they make and it truly makes a difference. This place is a gem on Broadway, I won't go anywhere else!

03/09/08

Awesome breakfast!

by The_Big_Ragu

My wife and read about El Greco in Seattle Magazine and we've been making a point to try all the top-rated breakfast spots. I ordered the garlic sausage frittata and my wife ordered the french toast of the day (a specialty at El Greco). My frittata was made with egg whites (because I am allergic to egg yolks) and I was happy that I didn't have to order it with Egg Beaters. My fritatta, while not traditional, was great. It was coated in a light cheese (can't remember the type but it wasn't the typical Jack or Cheddar) and it had slices of this garlic-chicken sausage that is probably a local product (maybe Isernio's?). The toast was made from an Italian rustic bread (I think) and it too was awesome.

My wife had the french toast which was served with a blueberry compote(?) and creme' fresh butter, unbelievable! Definitely the best french toast I've ever had, possibly the best breakfast I've ever had and I eat out A LOT. The french toast was slightly crispy on the edges with just the pefect texture in the middle. My wife also ordered the bacon which, I was told, was cut at the restaurant so it was slightly thick and very flavorful.

The waitress was attentive and quick and she seemed to know most of the other patrons.

We will definitely be back.

• Pros: food, creativity, service
• Cons: parking

11/29/07

Fabulous Brunch!

by csmk

It's tradition for my coworkers and I to come up to El Greco on Fridays when they are open early for brunch (They are also open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday). I look forward to this day all week. The brunch here is amazing! My favorites are the el greco benedict, a unique spin on the traditional benedict, and the avocado & pepper jack omelette. You can always expect a new & delicious dish, as Stacey (one of the owners) promotes new specials weekly. And don't forget to come here for dinners Tuesday night for the 1/2 price bottles of wine!