Joule
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 632-1913
12/20/2007 Posted by bistecca
We were excited to try this new neighborhood restaurant, but were sadly disappointed. The service, food and atmosphere all fell short. The hostess/waitress was indifferent at best... no warmth or welcoming attitude, very cold and impersonal. We sat at our table for 15 minutes before anyone came to even take a beverage order. There was no information offered about the menu, e.g. specials or recommendations (and there are some unique things on the menu that would benefit from an explanation). The short ribs were dry, tough and full of gristle, definitely not tender and falling off the bone. Everything is ala carte, so side dishes need to be ordered to complete the meal. On the positive side, the whole fried fish was excellent... moist and cooked well. The gnocci side dish was unique and tasty. The fried buns served in lieu of bread are delicious. The atmosphere is cute, although better ventilation is needed... heavy, oily smoke smell permeated the restaurant in spite of the fans, and we walked out with our clothing smelling of fried fish. There's potential here, however with so many good restaurants within walking distance, these guys need to make some quality improvements quickly to retain and attract customers.
Pros: Unique menu
Cons: Poor service, poor ventilation, inconsistent food
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