I have been frequenting Lampreia for several years and it is absolutely the best restaurant I have ever dined at. That includes the best of establishments in Seattle, the Napa Valley and other metropolitan areas in CA, to name a few. Scott, owner and chef, is truly an ?artist? with food and is incredibly passionate. His creativity flourishes in the manner in which he pairs flavors to create a dining experience like no other! And, if you are wondering, there is a difference between ?dining? and ?eating out?. From my experiences, the average Washingtonian requires inexpensive food, a lot of it and no preference regarding the quality of the service to rate a restaurant as excellent. If that is you then Lampreia is not your type of establishment. If you relish a true quality dining experience then it is the restaurant of choice. The wait staff at Lampreia is truly knowledgeable, respectful and professional. As referenced in an earlier post they ?watch you? so they can ensure that they provide the appropriate service at the exact moment during your entire visit. They are not trying to make anyone uncomfortable. They absolutely provide a European service experience, which, is lost on most local residents. To those of you that recently say you had a bad experience at Lampreia. Shame on you for submitting 5 posts!!! That is obviously indicative of your sophistication or lack there of. I can see how that would carry over to your behavior in public at the restaurant that evening. People like you are usually not worth the trouble you cause those in the service industry. So, to others, if you are looking for a wonderful restaurant with exquisite food take the chance and visit my favorite Seattle restaurant!
Pros: You won't find flavors, aromas and tastes like this anywhere! The prices are worth it.
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