10/23/09

best restaurant in the Galaxy

by carmanah

We had the most delicious dinner, the salmon was cooked perfectly, the service was outstanding, and of course, the Luner Orbiter was just how I remembered when the space needle opened 62 when I was 7. Maybe the space needle is dear to my heart, and the needle was designed by a brilliant Mr. John Graham. I have eaten and spent alot of money in many fine restaurants in my time. and the space needle is at the top. I cant understand why anyone would complain because thy didn't get butter and salt on their asparagus. I can jolly well put my own salt and butter on asparagus.

• Pros: the most comfortable seating and of coarse the view!
• Cons: nooonnne!

04/16/09

Space Needle-Dining--pass

by pepwagner

I sent 2 lobster tails back! The worse I ever had.

The waiter started out to be the best, then when the lobster was sent back twice with a very lame excuse from him, he never came around again.

The prices were so unreasonalbe!

Major tourist trap!

• Pros: Wine is great
• Cons: Food very poor quality with a high price

05/23/08

Not everything that shines is gold

by elruso79

We were staying over night is Seattle, awaiting a cruise. Went to have dinner at the space needle restaurant. Seating was prompt and the view was AMAZING. The Caesar salad ($9) was probably one of the best I had yet. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir. The waiter had no clue about the differences between the various bottles. The wine he suggested was tasteless, fizzy and low quality ($46). We ordered the filet mignon ($51) and the kobe sirloin ($49). The food was delivered to the table by the kitchen, and they had no idea which was which. We called our waiter and he said which was which. Well, he was wrong again...in the end, we figured out by tasting it. The food presentation was very simple, the asparagus did not have any salt or butter on them, the potatoes did not complement the meat at all, the sauce's taste left much to be desired and they pepper crusted the wrong stake (should have been the kobe sirloin, not the filet...the menu said one thing, but the waiter insisted on the other). We did not order dessert.

In the end, we spent $216 (including tip) for an average and lack luster meal.

If you want to visit the space needle, go to the observation deck, but skip the restaurant. Unless you want crappy service, tasteless food and you have utterly disregard for your wallet.

• Pros: Amazing view you cannot get anywhere else in the city
• Cons: The restaurant, service, food, wine, price

03/04/08

This sleek, retro-futurist form has become the all-purpose icon for Seattle.

by Contributor

The Background
The story goes that a Seattle businessman was musing about possible centerpieces for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair when he penciled the needle shape onto a coffeehouse placemat. Forty years later, no one is living in "Jetsons"-type sky houses, but every day, tourists line up at the Space Needle to see what it could be like.

The Appeal
The observation deck may not have the best view in Seattle, but on a sunny day, the 360-degree panorama is stunning. Head directly to the outside railings, where maps mounted around the rim will tell you which mountain and skyscraper is which. But the best source of information is your glass-elevator guide on the 43-second trip to the top: The Space Needle hires out-of-work actors and comedians who dare you to stump them with any question about the city.

Photo by Chris Daniel

11/19/06

Can't go to seattle without going to the space needle

by kee22

The space needle is a must stop for tourist or anyone that is new to the area. The view is spectacular. It is kind of expensive to go up an elevator. However, the experience is worth it. Also, there are some rides nearby that are fun for kids.

• Pros: Memorable experience, good for tourists
• Cons: expensive

10/05/06

Paying for the view!

by shinidapooh

This spining restaurant is a very nice spot for out of town tourists. I, for one, is the tourist that visited the space needle like everybody else. The food cannot compare with those popular restaurant; but it still costs more than those fancy restaurant because of it's location and attraction. It is a nice restaurant to impress your date or to bring a out of town friends to. But it is certainly not a good restaurant to visit for gourmet dining. Our entrees were just ok, the braised beef with chocolate sauces and the Seafood Mixed Grill we were not very speical. But it is done nicely, not over cooked nor under. The food was a big greasy than it supposed to be. I don't understand why does it need so much oil to cook seafood. My risotto cake was practically covered in oil. It is lack of the wow factor, however. My waitress wasn't very attentive, we have to waive to get her attention. Overall, it's a tour spot, you are there for the view not the food.

• Pros: View
• Cons: pricy, lack of service

11/15/05

One of Seattle best kept secrets

by seattlejoe

Sunday Brunch at the needle is an inspiring event that we share with all guests who come to the Emerald City. A full course breakfast, delightfully served by considerate staff who anticipate your wishes.

• Pros: Great scenery, Fantastic Food

04/28/03

great

by jkhouse

the space needle is absolutely wonderful. :) I would recommend everyone going to see this, even if you have seen it before

03/24/03

Get your bearings

by optic747

If you've never been to Seattle this may be a good place to start to get an idea of how the city is laid out etc. The monorail ride from downtown was a fun way to get to/from the Space Needle. The tacky giftshop makes the attraction seem very commercial.

• Pros: Nice view
• Cons: Expensive

01/13/03

What a view!

by gundiebear

Spectacular view! Can see most of Seattle from up here. Long line during the day, but gets less crowded at night.

• Pros: Great view!!!