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August 8, 2009 at 12:32 am #591830
TacomachineMemberI’d love to get everyone’s opinion on what’s the best restaurant in West Seattle. Price not being a consideration, only food, atmosphere and service. Thanks!
August 8, 2009 at 1:00 am #674170
dhgParticipantTop of my list is Spring Hill. Best Thai in town is Buddha Ruksa. Rustica has a very nice Italian menu. Jacks is OK, Cactus is OK w/ a killer view and nice staff. Otherwise, I’m off to Burien: Tin Room, Baffi
August 8, 2009 at 4:15 am #674171
datamuseParticipantI’m going to have to try Spring Hill at some point.
My personal favorite is Ephesus, though it helps if you love garlic (I do).
Buddha Ruksa doesn’t do it spicy enough for me.
August 8, 2009 at 4:27 am #674172
QueMemberOur family has lots of favorites depending on what we want to eat…. top of the list is…
– Elliott Bay BrewPub (super family friendly, and very yummy beer and food) We are also big fans of
-Mashiko’s who are undergoing an exciting change to only sustainably fished sushi, a unique choice amongst sushi places.
-Circa is fabulous too, I have never had anything I didn’t love there.
August 8, 2009 at 5:06 am #674173
EmmyJaneParticipantI think the best restaurant in West Seattle is La Rustica.
But the ones that I frequent the most are Elliot Bay and Matador (num num num!) They both consistently have good food (and they’re within walking distance.)
August 8, 2009 at 4:10 pm #674174
JenVMemberJak’s.
August 8, 2009 at 4:14 pm #674175
wilsonParticipantI agree with dhg, La Rustica is very good, but my fave is Bistro Baffi (wish they were still on Alki) I need to try Spring Hill, I always forget about it…blah look to the bldg…all I see is the fish place w/ a few signs in their window :)
August 8, 2009 at 5:14 pm #674176
bunnypugMemberI love these threads!
Thanks for the heads up on Baffi and the Tin Room, I will check them out.
I think my overall WS fave is probably Buddha Ruksa. Also like Spring Hill and have been falling more deeply in love with Elliott Bay Brewpub.
So slight varriation on the post, Since we have a lot of the same restaurants on the list, what is everyone’s favorite dish at their favorite spot?
For me its Ahi Tacos @ Elliott Bay Brewpub
Crispy garlic prawns @ Buddha Ruksa
and Prawns & grits @ Spring Hill.
August 8, 2009 at 5:20 pm #674177
datamuseParticipantAt Ephesus it’s the ezme appetizer. Good enough to eat with a spoon! (Not that I’ve ever done that…nossir…)
At Jak’s I usually go for filet mignon. Last time husband and I were there I had a wine called Sinner’s Punch, it was delicious.
August 8, 2009 at 7:03 pm #674178
beachdrivegirlParticipantThe skewers at Jaks and I truly like everything at la rustica!
August 8, 2009 at 7:08 pm #674179
JoBParticipantEzme at Epheus… it just doesn’t get better than that.
August 8, 2009 at 8:09 pm #674180
RubyRed1MemberRustica and Jak’s
August 8, 2009 at 8:23 pm #674181
Bru KlynMemberYum Jaks’!!!Buddha Ruksa rules…Eats for brunch and the reubens!!!!
August 8, 2009 at 8:38 pm #674182
rockhillsMemberJak’s and Maharaja
August 8, 2009 at 10:26 pm #674183
c@lbobMemberMy vote is for Fresh Bistro in the Mural building on 42nd, across from Jefferson Square. I haven’t gotten all the way through the menu, yet, but some of my favorites follow.
For dinner: the fennel crusted halibut and the pan roasted pork were memorable meals. We always get the sweet potato crab cakes for an appetizer.
For brunch: the Hawaiian sweet bread French toast with linguisa was yummy, also the frittata with sage sausage.
From the bar: try an Aviation gin martini!
Fresh Bistro is run by the folks from Herban Feast, the catering outfit that used to be on Califonia near Admiral.
August 9, 2009 at 2:22 am #674184
KimberleyParticipantI have a soft spot for Kokoras Greek Grill.
August 9, 2009 at 4:08 am #674185
SueParticipantAnother vote for Fresh Bistro – I am eating there way more than my wallet would like, but my tummy always thanks me. :)
August 9, 2009 at 5:00 am #674186
Cali101MemberLa Rustica is our favorite place to take out of town guests; great atmosphere and always yummy. LOVE lee’s asian, crispy peppered tofu! Spring Hill is exquisite. I love west seattle restaurants. Oh, and husky deli has good sandwiches and yummy soup!
August 10, 2009 at 4:51 pm #674187
ricoMemberUnfortunately I am posting this after the news that it just closed, but Phonecia is a huge step above most of the restaurants in West Seattle, though I have not tried the newer high quality places like Spring Hill and Fresh Bistro.
To those who put Elliot Bay Brewery on the list, were you joking? This is the worst place I have ever been. I have given it the old three try theory and each time it was worse than the one before. The last time they served my buddy and I an oyster appetizer that arrived with a very pungent clear odor of bad oysters. We both bravely tried one and stopped quickly, and each of us ended up puking later that night. We were sitting in a very visible spot, the wait staff and manager both clearly noticed we barely touched the oysters and had no interest in finding out why because they knew why, the smell was wafting all around them. Brutal meal. Yes I know I am supposed to have spoken to management prior to posting this, but the fact they clearly did not care causes me to not feel inclined to speak with them.
August 10, 2009 at 6:04 pm #674188
SueParticipantRico, if the meal was that bad, why didn’t you say something to them rather than expect them to see that you didn’t eat it and ask you about it?
August 10, 2009 at 6:23 pm #674189
ricoMemberI did not say anything because they had the gall to actually serve a clearly bad bowl of oysters that made people sick, overcooked burgers are one thing, bad oysters ridiculous and harmful. Any restaurant willing to do this, when it is obvious to the manager (and the kitchen of course) what it is they brought out from the kitchen, does not deserve my efforts at solving their problems. I am a fan of just not coming back, just my style. However, either I have high standards or others have real low standards because the place keeps pretty busy anyways, just not getting my business back ever.
And I will restate the fact that this was my third time there, earlier meals did not make me sick, but massively overcooked burgers (blackened if you will) show a lame effort. I prefer a “dome burger” in Pioneer Square for $5, which is not to say that dome burger is special just that they do a better job of cooking than EBB in my experience.
August 10, 2009 at 6:25 pm #674190
FullTiltParticipantI had high hopes for Bistro Baffi, and I have to say they were dashed. I went there with my in laws a few weeks back, and everything about the place was meh. The service was horrible. Not the kind where you get ignored, that would of been better. This was the pushy kind of service from a waitress that demanded that we go for the most expensive things on their menu. I thought she was going to pout after the fourth time I told her I did not want the special app of the day. The she kept pushing $11 a glass wine, even though it didn’t go remotely with the food we had ordered.
Oh the food. I got the Maialle Al`Agro Dolce, which is pork chops grilled with a honey balsamic reduction, and a side of Penne Bolognese. The pork was so over cooked and flavorless. How can you make a honey balsamic reduction and manage to get no flavor? The pasta sauce was overly sweet, and the pasta itself was cooked to mush. Our entire party had food that was just under par. Nothing was inedible, just blah.
The only upside was that the waitress ended her shift in the middle of the meal, and we had a few moments in peace.
The Tin Room down the street is a much better choice. Never had anything but great food there. The staff is friendly, and I do believe they make the best cocktails in the county.
August 10, 2009 at 6:42 pm #674191
swimcatMemberRico, you are displaying the classic Seattle passive-agressive attitude that drives people crazy. I’m pretty shy but almost never hesitate to speak up when faced with a situation like that.
On topic, I used to think EBB was super over-rated as well. The first several times I ate there I thought the menu was boring and the food not that great (years ago). But now I LOVE it. I enjoy the food, the staff, the menu… I don’t know what happened but I’m glad I gave it another try as it’s our ‘go-to’ restaurant when we’re indecisive.
For other WS favorites, I am again in love with Kokoras, and will always enjoy Lee’s.
August 10, 2009 at 7:02 pm #674192
CMPParticipantI’m also a fan of Kokora’s, JaK’s, EBB, the taco truck #2 in WC on 15th, and I also really love the food at Mission. I don’t think Mission ever gets enough credit so here’s my two cents. I just wish they were open for brunch since Blackbird closed and adopt their old menu…I’d eat there every weekend if that were the case!
August 10, 2009 at 7:06 pm #674193
bfranklin4206Membersince when does seattle carry a passive-agressive stereotypical attitude? M is describing all colors of a yuppy “im better then you” attitude because you like to open your mouth more. Yet you will write a short paragraph just to try and put someone down.(Rico)
i vote jaks
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