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the reviews are back and forth on this place, but I decided to give it a shot either way. I am happy I did. Lets get something out of the way - the food here is good. I didn't have any of the... More
the reviews are back and forth on this place, but I decided to give it a shot either way. I am happy I did. Lets get something out of the way - the food here is good. I didn't have any of the problems that some of the other people reported with things being poorly prepared or less then fresh. My food came out really fresh and was well prepared.
I agree that the cream based pasta dishes are probably more rich then most people are used to, I am Italian and the cream sauce was stronger then usual, but not negativley so. These dishes are prepared with rich taste and quality in mind, not being healthy. The easy solution is to order something that isn't cream based, they have such a huge menu you can find just about anything on it - and healthier dishes are included.
The main issue here is the price, and most people are right, most dishes are priced higher then they maybe should be, but not by much in my opinion. The plates are pretty large, which compensates a bit for the high price, I would say. Also, if you are driving, the location has an abundance of free parking (much of it right across the street in the Seattle Times lot), which saves you some cash.
The last stand out is the service and ambiance. From the chefs to the waiters, everyone is really nice, attentive and engaging without being overly so. The location is huge, super clean and well decorated. It's a really nice place and is really large, which explains the prices (in addition to the good food).
If you dont mind paying a little extra for great service, good food and a sweet location - this is the place to go. Suggest you come with a group or a date you are trying to impress, if you are going to spend this kind of cash for location and service - might as well bring some friends :-)
Pros: Good Food, Good Service, Great Ambiance, Free Parking!
Cons: Pricey, Cream based dishes are really rich
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I picked out 13 Coins during a Google search for "Late Night Dining" and decided to give it a try. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, and I was seated in a spacious booth. They waited on me... More
I picked out 13 Coins during a Google search for "Late Night Dining" and decided to give it a try. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, and I was seated in a spacious booth. They waited on me immediately, and gave me an interesting snack combo of somewhat stale French bread and a mixture of olives, celery, carrots, pickles, tomatoes and salami slices. Not complaining though. The menu looked interesting, with a wide variety of stuff, but the prices were REALLY high, especially for a casual diner.
With such high prices I expected the food to be amazing, and sadly, it wasn't. My girlfriend ordered the salmon pasta dish, and what arrived was a basically generic piece of salmon with some fairly bland noodles, and the entire thing was DRENCHED in buttery sauce. This was unfortunate, since she doesn't like buttery things, but the truth was, it was too buttery even for my tastes. For a nearly $30.00 entre, it was really underwhelming.
My own dish was the Crab Louie, and while it wasn't bad, there was nothing exciting about it either. It was served on a bed of lettuce with a few stray olives and pickled artichoke hearts, all of which tasted old. It also had two hard boiled egg halves, which were undercooked, overexposed to air, gelatinous, and totally nasty. I've had better hardboiled eggs in the salad bar at a fast food restaurant! The entre was a solid 4 out of 10, and it cost $25!
We only ate about half our food before asking for the check, and the entire meal cost over $70.00 including tip! And we didn't drink any alcohol, and I had water. I expect food of this quality to cost around $10-12 per entre, so the prices are just ridiculous. I definitely won't be going back.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, good pre-dinner snacks
Cons: terribly overpriced, food didn't seem fresh
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I went to 13 Coins early on a Saturday evening (before 6 pm) and was seated right away. We sat at the counter so we could watch them cook. We ordered the Calamari for an appetizer and it was... More
I went to 13 Coins early on a Saturday evening (before 6 pm) and was seated right away. We sat at the counter so we could watch them cook. We ordered the Calamari for an appetizer and it was WONDERFUL! They did not overcook it as most resteraunts like to do and the dipping sauce was perfect! For entrees I had the Steak David - Filet mignon topped with fresh crab and served with Hollandaise sauce on the plate. I could have had just the filet and been just as happy. The Filet was cooked perfectly and it practically melted away from the knife. It came with pasta which I don't eat. But I'm sure if I had asked for a substitute it would not have been an issue. Also ordered by my party was Veal Parmagiana and another steak. Everyone raved about thier food! Desert was Creme Brulee and I couldn't have asked for better. They fired the top so that there was a nice thick shell. No soft spots which always leaves me a little disappointed.
The highlight was being able to watch the kitchen staff cooking. We were seated near the Head chef and he was entertaining and didn't seem to mind answering our silly questions about what they were doing. He cracked a few jokes and the whole staff seemed to be having a great time working, which really goes a long way in the overall dining experience.
I will definately go back... and soon!
Pros: Entertaining, GREAT FOOD, family friendly
Cons: Can be spendy depending on what you order. But always worth it.
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Went here at 2 am hoping to get some simple diner food. Was unpleasantly suprised with a full price dinner menu, ended up getting a $17 burger because there were no other choices.
Went here at 2 am hoping to get some simple diner food. Was unpleasantly suprised with a full price dinner menu, ended up getting a $17 burger because there were no other choices.
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We visited the 13 Coins, Downtown, on 11-15-07. We had read a number of the reviews, so we were not surprised at anything. We arrived for an early dinner (4 PM), and as we expected, the hostess... More
We visited the 13 Coins, Downtown, on 11-15-07. We had read a number of the reviews, so we were not surprised at anything. We arrived for an early dinner (4 PM), and as we expected, the hostess tried to seat us at the counter. Noting that the place was virtually empty, we asked for a booth and were seated at the only one without a window and with such a dark lighting that it took us nearly 5 minutes for our eyes to adjust enough to see our menus (yeah, exaggerating just a bit). We ordered couple of pasta dishes, both of which lacked much quality for the price -- thin sauce, bit overcooked, too salty. Also, my coffee was lukewarm, which I really hate. Wait staff was adequately attentive. It is classy looking place, for a diner, but with the price, I would not recommend the restaurant except for one visit ... just to verify what others say.
Pros: Classy diner decor
Cons: Somewhat flip attitude, parking, the PRICE
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Came in on a Saturday at 6:30 pm...realized that the wait would be long so we took the bar option (full service menu). We waited over an hour and 15 minutes for our meals to arrive! And when they... More
Came in on a Saturday at 6:30 pm...realized that the wait would be long so we took the bar option (full service menu). We waited over an hour and 15 minutes for our meals to arrive! And when they did....one was totally wrong! When we asked to have it fixed, the server said she would and did....the same time we got the check we got my guest's corrected meal request!!! No apology, nothing taken off the bill....not going to be back!!!
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13 Coins is supposed to be a Seattle institution. Frankly, that's really sad.
Granted, the cummerbund and bow tie wearing wait staff look kitschy and the 6 foot tall leather booths make you feel... More
13 Coins is supposed to be a Seattle institution. Frankly, that's really sad.
Granted, the cummerbund and bow tie wearing wait staff look kitschy and the 6 foot tall leather booths make you feel like you're eating with Joe Pesci in Goodfellas. However, the service also reminds me of violent, paranoid hit men and the food is less than great.
Finally, be sure to skip rent before paying the bill because 13 Coins has the most expensive, mediocre food around. Plus, you get to share your personal space with drunk high school students. Joy.
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We arrived at 11pm on a Tuesday night (2 of us) and had to wait 15 minutes before we got seated. We found this quit unusual considering we saw several booths open and plenty of counter space. After... More
We arrived at 11pm on a Tuesday night (2 of us) and had to wait 15 minutes before we got seated. We found this quit unusual considering we saw several booths open and plenty of counter space. After the wait we where to our amazement, seated at the counter instead of the booth we requested. Asking about this we where told that the booths that where available where for 4 people only. (we where the only ones waiting)
After being placed at the counter we noticed the cooks where very dirty, in fact the entire kitchen was a mess. Dirty towels laying on cutting boards, cooks using dirty knives to cut food. Garbage everywhere. Needless to say we decided not to eat there and left.
I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone!!
You would have a better time at Denny?s
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If you want cheap, greasy and fast...go to Dicks, BurgerKing or McDonalds.
13 Coins is well worth the money at 2am or later/earlier.
Expect to be treated as you are. If you are loud, drunk,... More
If you want cheap, greasy and fast...go to Dicks, BurgerKing or McDonalds.
13 Coins is well worth the money at 2am or later/earlier.
Expect to be treated as you are. If you are loud, drunk, obnoxios, expect to be treated with a long wait, slow service or maybe never seated, in hopes you will leave.
On the other hand, if you appreciate good food, are willing to let the chef have the time to prepare your food, and know that dining costs more than Dicks, you will be in for a treat.
Pros: great food, good service, ambience
Cons: not for children.....which is actally a pro
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I so much enjoyed sitting at the "bar" and watching the chefs prepare my meal. The crab was excellent and highly recommended. A little expensive, but very taste satifying. ... More
I so much enjoyed sitting at the "bar" and watching the chefs prepare my meal. The crab was excellent and highly recommended. A little expensive, but very taste satifying. Parking...Hmmm???
Pros: service
Cons: EXPENSIVE
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