0/8 Seafood Grill

07/15/2008 Posted by mhbdk

I have been to 0/8 twice recently and loved it both times. I took a couple work colleagues visiting from out of town for dinner on a Friday night. I had the crab bisque and the trout. The bisque is to die for and the trout was cooked perfectly. The portion sizes were very generous and filling, too. We enjoyed an exceptional bottle of Pinot Noir recommended by the wine guy who was incredibly helpful. The salmon my collegues had was also perfectly cooked -- moist in the center but not raw. My next visit was on the patio during happy hour with my husband, where we enjoyed the sunshine with a bottle of champagne and shared the caprese risotto -- what amazing flavors! Both times, our servers were attentive and gracious. We'll be back!

Pros: Flavors, Service, Value

Cons: A little hard to find

06/09/2008 Posted by StaciNL

My fiance and I had our first visit to the 0/8 Seafood Grill (Twisted Cork) and were thoroughly pleased. We have never had wine flights before and for our first time, we definitely weren't disappointed. The waiter presented everything very well and knew his wines. And on top of that, the wines were excellent. However, we went in the middle of happy hour (around 5pm) and by the end of happy hour the place was near full and we ended up seeing our waiter less. While he was very attentive at the beginning of our meal we had a long wait for the check at the end of our meal. We decided not to get dessert because of that. We both thought our meals were delicious. I had the Ahi Tuna and my fiance had the Seared Duck. He was impressed that they actually knew how to cook a "medium rare." We were both still talking about the food after we had left. Great place for a romantic date for two or even a large group of people (they have nice large semi-circle booths for groups). The feel of the place is a almost a casual classy. It is fun to dress up for but you can get away with semi-casual too. There's also live music Thursday- Saturday nights. We loved it and look forward to going back.

Pros: Wine, Food

Cons: Service

05/24/2008 Posted by jticoulat

Wow! How can you resist the combination this "outfit" has to offer! From being greeted personally at the front door to the friendly, conscientious service provided the entire evening made this one of my most remarkable evenings. Roy was our server and he attended to our desires but did not smother us so we could enjoy the ambiance of the warm surroundings. The food we ordered, one being the best crab cakes I have ever had, was fabulous and the best in a long time. The wine selection was unbelivable. I checked out both the glass pours and bottles. Thanks to the wine guy, MA as I heard him called, made it easy to pair our entree' selections with the perfect bottle of wine (or two!). I will be back!

Pros: Everything!!

Cons: Maybe next time!

05/08/2008 Posted by smrwind

I noticed the 3 for $30 special in Seattle magazine and decided to give 08 seafood a try. Upon entering It was very much like all of the new restaurants in Bellevue, dark wood, dim lighting, sort of that old money - country club look. We were seated quickly, the waiter introduced himself and said this would be our new favorite restaurant (yeah, right). The wine list was extensive and the average price per glass was upwards of $20 (yes, thats per glass). I just dont need or appreciate wine at those prices. I opted for a $11 (cheap) glass of chilean wine, which was pretty good. I had salmon and husband had the ahi. The salmon was a little too undercooked (and I prefer salmon on the rare side) a bit mushy in the middle and a little too fishy tasting. The ahi was nicely prepared, lightly seared and a generous amont. The sides were very minimal. Salads were also very minimal. All in all its just not my "favorite" type of restaurant. Im just not a fan of big money, small food, served with a side of slight attitude type of restaurant.

Pros: close to Bellevue square

Cons: parking, similar to all the other restaurants in the area

03/29/2008 Posted by cbhrisrown

We went to 0/8 after hearing Chef Dan talk about it on his radio show. The food was superb and the service was warm and experienced. We ordered bloody mary's that were spectacular, the food on the buffet was an amazing array for only $38, others were charging of $50 for the similar deal. Our kids were treated like adults, very important to us... We have been there a couple of times now and have always been treated well, with exceptionsal food and wine, will definitely be back!!!

Pros: Chef Dan's Radio Show, Food, Service

Cons: Parking

03/27/2008 Posted by busterluke

We ate here for the first time for Easter Brunch, so I can not speak of the everyday menu. The brunch was very limited 2 salads, deli plate ( meat was cut too thick making it very chewy and not appetizing), Ravioli, pasta salad, lox/smoked salmon dish, cooked salmon, potatoes, bacon, eggs with salmon, carving station, au gratin potatoes. No made to order omelets, waffles, pancakes, blintzes, sausage, regular eggs (we know salmon is good but enough is enough) do I have to go on. The food was over cooked in the warmers (eg. raviolis were hard). The service was awful our waiter seemed to be annoyed with everyone. Our coffee was never refilled and we ordered second rounds of mimosas which didn't show up until we were done.

Pros: None

Cons: Substandard Food and Extremely Bad Service

09/22/2007 Posted by josquin

Given the price, you'd expect 0/8 Seafood Grill to deliver a great dining experience. For us, unfortunately, it was not to be. We had 8pm reservations for a Friday night, and the bar and restaurant were just over half full. The first thing that strikes you when you enter 0/8 is that it's LOUD. Not just "busy restaurant" loud, but "wall of sound" loud. L-O-U-D! A few positives about 0/8 first. The menu has a nice selection of items, a bit more modern and creative than those at, say, Seastar. Also, 0/8 has a wine bar, with a good selection of wines by the glass and by the "taste." You can create a flight of 2oz. "tastes," a great way to try a number of different wines. Now, the not-so-good. The service we experienced was bad, especially for a $100/person dinner. The dinner was not paced well, with long waits before we saw the waiter for the first time, and nearly 30 minutes spent waiting for him to bring a check. Other times, the courses flew out of the kitchen and we barely had time to finish a course before more food came out. The wines took forever to show up and, as a result, they couldn't be paired with their intended food courses. We ordered one of their 7 "stock" flights of wines, but when they arrived, the waiter read to us what they were from the wine list. They brought me the wrong entree, then left my wife's to get cold while I waited for a replacement. When my replacement tuna arrived, it was the wrong tuna dish. The waitstaff didn't offer a word of apology about these these problems. The food itself was good, but uneven. Crab cakes were seasoned well, but served lukewarm. Tuna poke was just OK, but the flavors hadn't had time to blend. Gazpacho was fresh, but oily. The crab bisque, on the other hand, was delicious--rich and hot. Ahi tuna with sticky rice was tasty and cooked deliciously rare. We may go back, someday, to give 0/8 another chance. For $100/person, though, we've had far better dining experiences in the area.

Pros: Great selection of wines by the glass, some tasty food

Cons: Extremely loud, poor service, food not worth the price

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09/05/2007 Posted by davehh1975

The food is fantastic but the service is lousy. My wife and I have been there for breakfast and lunch. Great salmon and the waffles are made perfect. One gripe with the place is that the service is very slow. The third time we went, we waited 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged us and the restaurant wasn't even close to full. People who sat down after us got served before we did. There only seemed to be one surly waiter. It was the first time we ever walked out of a restaurant. When we left we told the person in front that they needed more waiters. Her reply was, "Sorry." We haven't been back since.

Pros: good salmon, waffles

Cons: bad service

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06/16/2007 Posted by mamasaurus

We had a fantastic dinner at 0/8. Every morsel was top quality, well prepared and delicious. Attentive service and an attractive room added to the atmosphere...that is, until the band started in the bar. The restaurant isn't separated from the bar, and though we were seated some distance across the room, our conversations became shouting matches with hands cupped around ears in attempt to hear friends inches away. Those across the table were marooned permanently - no way could we hear them anymore. The band played classic rock and drew hoardes of people to the dance floor for an enthusiastic rendition of the White-Man's Overbite. We laughed that we felt like we were at the cocktail lounge at the Holiday Inn. Please, 0/8, move the dance floor to another venue and let the food be the floor show!

Pros: Exceptional Food

Cons: The band's too loud, and we're not that old!

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06/13/2007 Posted by hellotodavid

We have been to o/8 five or six times since it first opened. The food has always been impeccable. They have a few menu items, like the sashimi scallops and tuna poke, that I have cravings for. Quality of product they serve is as good as any I ever had. I like the restaurant's ambience and the live music, though it can get noisy close to the band if your trying to have a quiet conversation. The majority of their staff is excellent, though I have had a negative experience with one waiter similar to another reviewer. Probably still working out the kinks. I know that seared tuna has become an overused menu item, but I had it last time we went and it was the best I have ever had. My friend had Halibut with Risotto which were matched perfectly prepared even more perfectly. The wine that was suggested was delicious and reasonably priced. Dinner and wine can definitely get expensive but doesn't necessarily have to

Pros: The food is impeccable, booths are very comfortable, great for groups

Cons: Dining room seating too close to the band can be noisy

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