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I'm surprised to see some of the criticism that people are proffering for Cactus. I went there for the first time this past weekend, and all things considered, had a fantastic experience. The wait...
I'm surprised to see some of the criticism that people are proffering for Cactus. I went there for the first time this past weekend, and all things considered, had a fantastic experience. The wait was admittedly pretty bad -- but it was a Saturday night at 7pm, and the Attic next door served as an excellent waiting lobby.
I was very pleased to see the breadth and variety offered on the menu. There are a lot of Latin influences, but given the Native American and Spanish-themed dishes, this is not just some "Mexican restaurant." The food is creative in both taste and presentation, the wait staff was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is boisterous and exciting.
Oh yeah, and this place has far and away THE best nachos I've ever had in a restaurant.
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Phuket
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517 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 284-3700
If you're looking for some good Thai food in Queen Anne, chances are you will end up at the over-hyped Tup Tim Thai, or maybe even the overpriced Racha. That would be a mistake, because Phuket is...
If you're looking for some good Thai food in Queen Anne, chances are you will end up at the over-hyped Tup Tim Thai, or maybe even the overpriced Racha. That would be a mistake, because Phuket is the best of the three Thai outposts on lower Queen Anne. This sleeper of a restaurant serves up some tasty Pad Thai, along with some really good Pad See Ew. Given that the service is always pleasant and the prices reasonable, this should be your stop if you're looking for a quick Thai fix in lower Queen Anne.
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I love ice cream. A lot. Just polished off 3/4 a quart, to be perfectly honest. So take my glowing recommendation of Cold Stone with a grain of salt.
But that's just it...you can take your...
I love ice cream. A lot. Just polished off 3/4 a quart, to be perfectly honest. So take my glowing recommendation of Cold Stone with a grain of salt.
But that's just it...you can take your Cold Stone with whatever you like. Basically, someone had the brilliant idea to take the whole Mongolian, make it however you like it theme, and apply it to ice cream. You won't find any Cookies 'n Cream or Rocky Road here...but that's the beauty. You can create your own concoction. (I would suggest coffee with brownie.) On top of it all, their ice cream is always smooth, soft, and creamy too. (Never too frozen or hard.) Finally, the people that work in there are almost always overly friendly, making a trip to Cold Stone sure to put a smile on your face.
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Sure this place has the three B's: bar, billiards AND bowling. Don't get me wrong, I think it's always good to know a place in town that has one or two of those things. The fact that this place...
Sure this place has the three B's: bar, billiards AND bowling. Don't get me wrong, I think it's always good to know a place in town that has one or two of those things. The fact that this place has all three is great. But they also have shufflepuck -- along with some french fries that are absolutely incredible after six beers -- which together helps to make this place an adult Disneyland.
(I wish I could comment on the service, but I frankly don't remember. I'm sure it was great though.)
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For some reason, it is very difficult for me to write more than a couple sentences about a Mexican food restaurant. Unless it's something like Rosa's Mexicana, I feel like there is very little to...
For some reason, it is very difficult for me to write more than a couple sentences about a Mexican food restaurant. Unless it's something like Rosa's Mexicana, I feel like there is very little to distinguish one from the other. Except here, I will say, the food was really very good. For those Mexican food purists out there, they have plenty of authentic items on the menu. The prices were good, as was the service. We ended up getting sat in a sort of back room, which was less than ideal. But it was a Friday night, and I left Mama's happy to know there is at least one place I can get some really good Mexican food, regardless of what I order.
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Veil
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Restaurants
555 Aloha Street
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 216-0600
The first thing that will jump out at you with this place is definitely the decor. With the pink lighting and long, white veils hanging from the ceiling, this place screams South Beach more than...
The first thing that will jump out at you with this place is definitely the decor. With the pink lighting and long, white veils hanging from the ceiling, this place screams South Beach more than Seattle. Normally, that would kind of annoy me. In this case though, they consistently pull off the chic theme: dramatic food presentation, beautiful wait staff, and elegant bathrooms.
I am surprised to see that some people have actually questioned the food. The chef certainly gets creative, but I thought he pulled it off very well. My girlfriend had the venison (surprisingly difficult to find here in Seattle), and I had the seared ahi topped with a poached egg. Unorthodox, but like I said, well done. Someone else referred to the wine list as eclectic. Again, I appreciate consistency, so I like that they were creative in this area. That being said, I wasn't a big fan of the wines they offered.
What I am a fan of, however, was the peanut butter ice cream. Believe me, I was skeptical when I first heard about this concoction too. But all I can say is that the PB ice cream was absolutely amazing. You really need to try it for yourself to know what I'm talking about. The fact that this dessert is topped off with a Nutter Butter further demonstrates the attention to detail that makes this restaurant worth the steep cost.
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I've only had one in my life -- at a UW football game -- but it was definitely amazing. I immodestly think of myself as somewhat of a cookie connoisseur as well, so these five stars don't come...
I've only had one in my life -- at a UW football game -- but it was definitely amazing. I immodestly think of myself as somewhat of a cookie connoisseur as well, so these five stars don't come easily. The chocolate was sweet and milky, and the dough was nice and soft. OK, that was a bit of a creepy description. But maybe that's fitting, given that the name of the place will conjure up unflattering images for anyone who has ever lived on a farm. Suffice to say that their cookies are really good, and that you won't be able to save the other half for later.
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I like this concept of mall food, although it seems to conjure up images of pit stops like Panda Express or Auntie Anne's (or whatever that pretzel place is called). At any rate, "Mexico" is...
I like this concept of mall food, although it seems to conjure up images of pit stops like Panda Express or Auntie Anne's (or whatever that pretzel place is called). At any rate, "Mexico" is anything but. I have admittedly only been there once, but I thought the food was great. (I had the fajitas.) Sure it is "Americanized," but they also have some authentic Mexican dishes too.
The two things that do seem slightly random are the name (Mexico Cantina gets no stars for creativity) and the layout. Just my two cents.
Overall, I think if you're in Pacific Place and would like to get some Mexican food, this is a good spot. The food is great, and the service is even better.
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If you're looking for a good burrito, there is a paucity of quick places that will be able to satisfy that hunger here in Seattle. Taco Del Mar is good, but that's about as far as I would go. I...
If you're looking for a good burrito, there is a paucity of quick places that will be able to satisfy that hunger here in Seattle. Taco Del Mar is good, but that's about as far as I would go. I like that the Queen Anne location is always clean, and the people there are indeed friendly. But given that it is still "nearly fast" food, I think people will be disappointed if they go out of their expecting anything more than a decent burrito.
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Volterra
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Restaurants
5411 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98107
(425) 336-1679
It doesn't look like too many people disagree here on the quality of the food offered at Volterra. I too thought it was very well done, and feel that if you are going to go, you should plan on...
It doesn't look like too many people disagree here on the quality of the food offered at Volterra. I too thought it was very well done, and feel that if you are going to go, you should plan on ordering a fair amount of food. Everything from the antipasti to the dessert was very well done. There seem to be some complaints here about the service, but I thought it was just fine. Our food came quickly and our waiter was helpful without being a pest. Overall, I think it's worth a visit if you are considering Italian food.
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