Red Fin (CLOSED)

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I love this place and visit them as often as I can. I like Sashimi without the rice and can leave full with a couple of martinis for less than 50. Price Service and Satisfaction is the Blue Fin. What a treat! more

Both the size and the decor of this hip downtown restaurant/bar encourage you to relax into the warm, welcoming atmosphere. I visited for happy hour and didn't stay for dinner. The happy hour bites, however were excellent and probably a good indication of the overall taste and quality of the food. The sushi was fresh, delicious and creatively rendered. The sliced steak appetizer was tender and perfectly cooked, and the tempura veggies were tasty, crispy and not at all greasy. I highly recommend this cozy spot for happy hour and can't wait to try it for dinner as well - perhaps this summer when they'll offer al fresco dining! Pros: Happy hour, sushi, decor & warm, friendly ambiance Cons: Limited number of bar tables (get their early!) more

I have been to Red Fin multiple times and plan on returning! The menu is a bit on the pricey side but fear not! You don't have to splurge to enjoy their fare, they offer daily happy hour that will fit any budget with both drink and sushi specials. Aside from the food, the customer service is beyond amazing. This place has a swanky feel without the snobby attitude. Pros: Food, Customer Service, Atmosphere, Happy Hour Cons: a bit pricey more

I went to Red Fin for the first time the other day during happy hour. Walking in, I noticed it was what I thought it would be, cozy, relaxing place where people were conversing with friends and having a few drinks to forget the days worries. The actual bar area is kind of small, but people were very friendly and moved aside if they saw you needed to reach the bartender. The service was on top of everything! Reloading our orders and making sure no one was with out food. Oh, and did I mention it was my first REAL sushi experience? My husband and I loved it all, and I think he ended up eating a whole plate of tuna rolls to himself! Overall, a great meeting place for friends, wonderful restaurant to visit for you first time sushi eaters and it happens to be located at the Hotel Max, which if you ask politely, might give you a tour of some of their rooms. Pros: Cozy, friendly, downtown more

When I walked into Red Fin, my first thoughts were ""Wow, this is a super cute bar"". But then having to struggle my way through the crowds to get to my friend, I soon became annoyed. I felt like the entire time I was there I was stepping on people's toes, bumping into people, and that no matter what I did I seemed to be jostling into someone or them jostling into me. When anyone at our table moved, so did the entire table along with our beers & sakes!\r \r I did think the food was sooo yummy and tried various appetizers which all seemed scrumptious. However, later on I got an upset stomache from something I ate.\r \r The staff seemed very nice, and I liked the bathrooms which have portraits of some people, although we were trying to figure out who they were. \r \r Although like i said the food was good, I am not sure if I would go back again... Pros: The amazing asian food, decor Cons: too crowded, not enough room, constantly being jostled more

This swanky bar/restraurant attached to the equally remarkable Hotel Max is a great place to get together with friends located in downtown seattle. They have an amazing happy hour which includes a variety of beer, wine, sake, etc and some asian small bites as well. Happy hour might be the best time to eat here if you are on a budget as the dinners can be pricey, but food is good so it might be worth the $. The beer list often seems to include some unusual beers which is a bonus. This place can be pretty crowded though so it might a good place to go with a small group or if you are lucky enough to go in the summer to sit outside and people watch. I love the decorations on the bathroom doors. Pros: large asian menu, happy hour, summer patio seating Cons: no parking lot, small, can get crowded more

I travel a lot with my job and am always trying sushi in various places. I tried Red Fin after reading a few reviews here and It was the right decision. I started with the shitake mushroom dumplings which were wonderful; the sauce was awesome. I tried the chef's choice sushi tray and was impressed by the variety that was provided. Usually if you do this, you just get some tuna and mackeral and maybe a shrimp. This tray had a dozen different types of seafood, and it all just melted in your mouth. It was outstanding. I also had my usual order of uni which was also incredibly fresh. I will definitely go back. Oh, and the sake it great as well. Try the Red Fin sampler. Pros: Amazingly fresh sushi; great appetizers; good service Cons: It is expensive, be prepared more

I've been going to Red Fin now for half a year, mostly in the winter. Now that summer is upon us however, i find I can't even sit in the bar or restaurant for more than 10 minutes without starting to perspire. I love the place, the food is great, presentation unbelievable, the entire staff is so friendly and helpful, but seriously, turn up the A/C, it's like dining in a boiler room on hot days. more

Staying near convention center, and not a lot of higher end places for a sushi bar type dinner without taking a cab. Tried Red Fin, and was concerned that it was a fusion type place with different cuisines. Was thinking of cabbing it to places that were recommended for pure sushi type experience, but since I was dining alone, I preferred something within walking distance. Red Fin had a great atmosphere with a mix of out-of-towners and locals. Sushi bar was full, so had a table for two in bar area. Sushi bar lighting was too bright anyway. Had the Sashimi dinner with miso + rice for $28, and it was as large and fresh as I have had anywhere. Sushi dinner was $25. I was looking for an Omakase type dinner, but with all things considered, and location taking an important role in the decision, this was great. Beer and sake prices were very reasonable as well. Highly recommended due to location, ambience, and fresh fish. Favorite sushi places are Sushi Sasabune in Honolulu and Los Angeles. Different owners and LA cheaper by 20%, but excellent Omakase at both. more

If you are in Seattle or even passing by and are even remotely hungry for something Asian, check this place out. I usually dine here for lunch and sometimes dinner and was kind of skeptical about breakfast, but they do that right as well. Anytime I have ever dined at Red Fin it has been extremely tasty offering unique flavors for all their dishes from the dozens of Bento Box combinations to the full service Sushi Bar. Pros: Service, Price Value, Promt Service Cons: None yet and lets keep it that way! more

The service was great, the decor was nice....but overall the food wasn't too great and got kinda pricey. For.. more

The service was great, the decor was nice....but overall the food wasn't too great and got kinda pricey. For 4 girls, we spent about $18/ person. S... more

The service was great, the decor was nice....but overall the food wasn't too great and got kinda pricey. For 4 girls, we spent about $18/ person. S... more

Not only was I pleasantly surprised with the high level of service and quality of the ajoining Hotel Max - it has been a pleasure eating many a meal at Red Fin during my stay (a plus for returning to this hotel for future trips to Seattle).\r \r The menu is interesting, the quality and presentation EXCELLENT!. Try it - you will not be disappointed. The staff are fantastic and will help guide you through your choices. They are warm and helpful - and all seem to enjoy and take pride in this gem of a spot. The space is small but never seems uncomfortably crowded - the furniture is comfy. Aside from amazing sushi try the crab soup - wow! They also offer brunch on the weekends.\r \r On top of it all the prices are very reasonable given the quality you receive.\r \r Bravo! Pros: Service, Quality and Value more

My recent Urban Eats dinner at Red Fin was good, but none of the flavors really blew my mind. My dining partner really liked the spicy tuna poke starter--a little too much onion for me, but I realize not everyone shares my onion issues. For my own starter, I went with the goat cheese and wonton chips and found it to be an interesting, tasty combo. I didn't care for the accompanying marinated apple dice as the flavor just seemed off. My teriyaki steak was tender, but pretty basic...double thumbs-up on the wasabi potatoes and tempura onion rings, though. My dining partner's phad thai was, like the steak, very basic in that it was...pad thai. With scallops and shrimp. Desserts were something of a weak link--the consistency of the Thai tea creme brulee just wasn't quite right, and the cheesecake reportedly too strongly-flavored. Of note, Red Fin serves mammoth portions of food--go there hungry! I had to take home some of my steak and potatoes as a leftover, and I couldn't finish the enormous quantity of creme brulee. No complaints on the service, but no raves either. Our server was prompt but not especially warm--he got the job done and that was it. Pros: Huge portions, well-prepared and presented food Cons: Weak desserts, flavors not compelling more

When people ask me my favorite restaurant in Seattle, I always find myself saying Red Fin. The menu has so many options. Red Fin is a place I can go for a special occation with multi courses or for a quick bite and a drink. I have dinned there too many times to count. Everything from the sushi bar is incredible. I think I have tried everything on the menu and love it all. Among my favorites are the 5 spice duck and the shimp pad thai. For lunch I enjoy the chicken sandwich, or a bento box. The service is friendly and relaxed. The atmosphere decor is ""hip, downtown"" and spacious. I love the fact I get great quality and well prepared food at a price I can dine frequently. I highly recommend Red Fin as a place to dine frequently. Pros: Great menu, friendly service Cons: not exceptional 4 star service more

I went to the Red fin for the first time on Saturday and my girlfriend and I loved it! The atmosphere was romantic and fun, the executive chef came around to each table personally to describe the specials, and they have a great wine selection. The sushi was some of the best I've had in town (The Red fin roll was awesome - love the jalepeno touch) and the scallops small plate was VERY good. Service was excellent all the way around, and we were too full for desert. The only thing I might add would be a couple of lighter desserts to the menu, but we wouldn't have had room anyway, so no points deducted. You can also charge to the room if you're staying at the Hotel Max - we were and it was the perfect combo. Special thanks to the exec. chef for his time and descriptions - this guy is REALLY into food and it shows. Pros: location, ambience, service, food Cons: heavy dessert menu more

Been to Red Fin a couple times now - doing both the happy hour thing as well as the all-out dinner. Since I've been to some of the other restaurants mentioned by other reviewers, I just don't understand what they're talking about. The happy hour there is quite the deal with the same quality food. During dinner, my sashimi was simply fantastic and the portion huge! And unlike some of those other sushi places, the rest of the menu might even exceed the sushi. We had a special with Sichuan peppercorn-grilled beef medallions in a Chinese rice wine(shaowshang?)-thyme sauce kinda like a demiglaze. It had fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms, bacon and gorgonzola. Some sweet and sour balsamic onion jam topping, too. Just amazing! One of the best things I have eaten this year. And they actually have the wine list to back up this kind of food (that seemed more French-Chinese; most of their menu at dinner seems more French-Italian fused with Japanese, Chinese and Thai, a little Vietnamese and some Korean, too). Service was overall very good - not too formal but very nice and got the job done. Matched the atmosphere: more hip upscale casual than anything. I could pick them apart for a few details here and there, but it's not trying to be Rover's or Mistral (my favorites when I want to sit up very straight in my chair) and you're not paying for that, either. I will be back many times as long as they keep it up. more

Red Fin has great atmosphere and located in Hotel Max which is one of the most posh and trendy hotel in Seattle. Its sister restaurant Wasabi Bistro has been serving great Japanese cuisine for years and frankly I had a lot of expectation for Red Fin. First time visiting Red Fin was for a friends' birthday. The service was slow and the food portion is stingy, pricy, and average tasting. I thought it may be a one time glitch so I went with a couple of close friends again couple of weeks later hoping to give it another try. Again the food was disappointing and with so many Japanese restaurants to choose from in Seattle I'm surprise to this day they are still in business!! Perhaps I should give them one last try to see if they have gotten better. For the same price point (spendy), I would rather go to Wann or Umi Sake House. Pros: Decor, Service Cons: Price, food more