Quinn's
Seattle, WA 98122-3818
Phone: (206) 325-7711
05/03/2008 Posted by mesembrianthemum
We (about 10+) went to Quinn's for my boyfriend's brother's birthday several months ago. We were promptly seated upstairs, in our own little area at a large, long wooden table. Our server was so amazing! He was prompt, he was patient (I always take forever to order), and he was so funny and sociable. I ordered a daiquiri made from an original, almost 100 year old recipe, and was absolutely floored! It was the best cocktail I'd ever had, and have had since. I finally stopped at about 3-4 drinks, while I could still walk in a fairly straight line, though I really wanted more. I tried the duck and duck rillette (one dish), which didn't suit my own taste, but when a friend asked what it was and saw that I didn't want it, he gobbled it down with gusto, saying it was the best rillette he'd ever had. I did however love the soft boiled egg, sea salt, and boccarones (white, spanish anchovies marinated in vinegar. My favorite!) dish, as well as the assorted cheeses and fruit mostarda. My boyfriend, who is not a foodie and always says he's not hungry, loved the fries, which I think at the time were seasoned with herbs and truffle salt. I had ordered a plate myself, knowing he would want some, and turned back from a conversation with a friend to find my plate empty, my man licking his fingers and asking for more. His brother loved the Wagyu burger and split another order of fries with us. Last Saturday I went back to Quinn's with a friend. They no longer serve that beauty of a daiquiri, but we had the same waiter (who remembered us), and he suggested a mojito, the Cuban, which was equally good. My friend dined on the meatball sliders, which I tried and thought were heavenly. I had a white bean soup, made with preserved lemons and a thin parsley pesto drizzled on top. I do not like parsley, but this soup was divine. I'm going back tonight. Caution: It's very popular and always packed, so unless you don't mind an hour wait, go after 9pm.
Pros: Delicious food, amazing cocktails, awesome service, kitchen closes at 1.30am.
Cons: They don't take reservations. It's always packed, so go late (9pm or later)
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