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July 17, 2008 at 3:41 pm #587521
JoBParticipantWe have a couple of serious foodies visiting this weekend.. their daughter is an up and coming chef in portland.
we are foodies.. tried Budah Ruska last night and really enjoyed it… and have eaten at Cafe Rustica and enjoyed that… but don’t follow the cutting edge.
Are there any hot chefs lurking in West Seattle? We haven’t eaten much north of the junction.
and someone said there was a new place in Burien?
if not West seattle.. any reccomendations?
I would love some new ideas. hubby is a tried and true sort:)
July 17, 2008 at 3:56 pm #631658
RainyDay1235MemberMaybe give the brand new Spring Hill a try?
July 17, 2008 at 3:57 pm #631659
CharlestownerMemberTry Springhill — on California Ave across from the Post Office – it’s great!
The food there is as good as any of the fine dining places downtown. I believe the chef/owner used to work at the Dahlia Lounge?
July 17, 2008 at 4:04 pm #631660
kathyMemberOut of West Seattle, here are a couple of restaurants I enjoy – Chinook’s at Fisherman’s Terminal – south end of the Ballard Bridge. I’ve always been happy with their food – breakfast, lunch, dinner – and it’s an interesting setting. The other that I’ve gone to a few times is the Icon Grill on 5th Avenue downtown. Unusual decor and the food might be interesting to your guest.
July 17, 2008 at 4:07 pm #631661
JoBParticipantthe review looks interesting. have you tried it?
July 17, 2008 at 4:08 pm #631662
JanSParticipantyes, if nothing else, go to Springhill for the “Chocolate”..yummmmmmmmmmmmm
July 17, 2008 at 4:11 pm #631663
JoBParticipantJuly 17, 2008 at 4:16 pm #631664
elgregoMemberHow to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne is excellent. I don’t know anything in West Seattle that I like quite as much for satisfying my snobby palate.
July 17, 2008 at 4:30 pm #631665
rs261MemberLocally, Beato is my favorite….
For something completely different
I recommend Impromtu Wine Bar, gluten free cooking…we need more chefs who cater to the gluten free ways. Its a small place, about 25 seats
I’ll edit and add 2 more fav’s
Volterra
5411 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-5100
and Veil
555 Aloha St # 100
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 216-0600
I think I have the V’s covered now
Impromptu
Wine Bar Cafe
a Cafe West fine dining restaruant
4235 E. Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
ph. 206.860.1569
July 17, 2008 at 5:07 pm #631666
RSMemberI second the recommendation for How to Cook a Wolf if they want cutting edge. Or Scott Staples’ places Zoe in Belltown or the much-hyped Quinn’s in Capital Hill. Crush in the CD is also supposed to be good and I personally really like Stumbling Goat in Phinney.
I love West Seattle, but I tend to venture farther a field for really snobby food. :)
July 17, 2008 at 5:32 pm #631667
TrickParticipantRS, I’d have to agree with you.
Crush is always pretty good,
and I really enjoyed “Txori” (Belltown)
same owners as my fav place “Harvest Vine” in Madison park.
July 17, 2008 at 5:34 pm #631668
JoBParticipanti am having a great time looking these place up… and i think i am going to have an even better time checking them out:)
July 17, 2008 at 6:25 pm #631669
kestrickerMemberI would recommend Spring Hill also. I have been twice and really impressed with food so far.
July 17, 2008 at 7:13 pm #631670
MichellMemberI second the rec for Volterra in Ballard. YUM…
And if your guests need breakfast/lunch Monday -Thursday I have heard skillet is fabulous… http://www.skilletstreetfood.com/
July 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm #631671
mellaw6565MemberMashiko’s – again it wins the Best of Seattle almost every year. If your friend tries some of the kitchen items she will be amazed!
July 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm #631672
westwoodmomMemberIf they are into real TexMex, Austin style, try the Austin Cantina in Ballard on 24th. (across from the whole that used to be QFC)
July 17, 2008 at 7:31 pm #631673
RSMemberNoooo!!! Don’t tell any more people about Skillet!! :) Last time I tried to go at 1pm they were sold out of food. The time before that I went at 12:30 and the line was 20 people deep.
July 17, 2008 at 8:48 pm #631674
beachdrivegirlParticipantrs261 we must have the same food tastes. I second the recommendation(s) for Beato and Volterra. Blackbird Bistro is nice, too. And of course La Rustica is my favorite.
July 17, 2008 at 9:05 pm #631675
flowerpetalMemberCan someone tell me the correct pronunciation for Beato? I was told it is bee-ahh-tow. But I have heard more than once people say bee-tow. Thanks.
July 17, 2008 at 9:11 pm #631676
villagegreenMemberflowerpetal – I think it’s actually pronounced Bay-ahh-toe.
July 17, 2008 at 9:15 pm #631677
charlabobParticipantBay-ah-toe –that’s what they say on their web site, and I think they get the largest number of votes.
I second and third the Stumbling Goat. Sometimes the service is slow, but that’s because they’re painstaking about explaining the food and drink and, generally, behaving as hosts.
Still haven’t made it to Spring Hill because they’re silly a** hours don’t coincide with our silly a** eating habits. How a place can go from closed to full in 2 minutes is beyond me :-)
But I will get there and I will like it and they will close. Just like clock work. (All of you fans of SH, can just bribe me to stay away ..)
I cannot bring myself to think about liking How to Cook a Wolf — it sounds too much like one of those incredibly hip and then incredibly gone NYC restaurants.
July 17, 2008 at 9:17 pm #631678
villagegreenMemberTavolata in Belltown is also amazing if you want Italian and don’t want to drive all the way to Ballard.
Also will second the props for Crush and Quinn’s. Quinn’s is the best upscale pub food I’ve ever had and all in a great bustling city atmosphere. The wild boar sloppy joe and crispy sage leaves is crazy good. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
July 17, 2008 at 9:57 pm #631679
cjboffoliParticipantSerious foodies are going to be seriously disappointed with Beato. And I wouldn’t go to How to Cook a Wolf unless you’re willing to stand around on the sidewalk for 90 minutes waiting for a table.
The multi-course chef’s tasting menu at Lampreia (downtown on 1st) is one of the best kept culinary secrets in Seattle. Bruce and Sarah Naftaly’s Le Gourmand in Ballard is another that is at the top of the list.
July 17, 2008 at 10:04 pm #631680
ZenguyParticipantHow did a new WS restaurant slip by me? Guess I will have to check out Spring Hill, it is even mentioned on CitySearch. I tried Shadowland the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit, not sure how cutting edge it is but the scallops looked awesome. Ama Ama is also good and has a fun atmosphere. I also like Crow on Lower Queen Anne.
July 17, 2008 at 10:53 pm #631681
RainyDay1235MemberIt’s escaping me, what’s the name of the very small restaurant (I swear it was on Lower Queen Anne) where the Chef serves pre-fixed courses, along with selecting the wine pairing etc. All you do is show up. I thought it was “How to Cook a Wolf”, but…..
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