Seattle's Best Steak 2008

Hidden on a Pike Place side street, this cozy gem serves bistro favorites made from fresh, local ingredients.

Reviews:

• “Treasure at the Market”
• “Dissapointing from all these Great Reveiws”
• “Excellent Food, Outstandingly honest service”
• “Good Food, Bad Attitudes”
• “Superbly Pleasant Dinner”

Tips: Try the Brown Bag Experience with red wine, where the server pours an anonomous glass and you have to guess the varietal and region (don’t worry—you get to keep the glass even with a wrong answer).

94 Stewart Restaurant or email 94 Stewart Restaurant

Swanky Issaquah bistro touts osso bucco, lamb, scallops, and special cheesecake.

Reviews:

• “Great Food/Atmosphere/Service”
• “Excellent Food, Great Wines, Friendly Service”
• “response to eatinlady”
• “great place to go in Issaquah”
• “It’s a shame…”

Tips: Other highlights include an open-air deck, wine events, and specialty martinis.

The Iris Grill or email The Iris Grill

USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis.

Reviews:

• “Morton’s fails miserably at keeping resv’s They ask for 15 min but relay on 30 min or better to market DRINKS!”
• “UPDATE YOUR DECOR! Ambiance needs help!”
• “Very disappointed "
• “excellent steak, unique & romantic ambience”
• “good steak”

Tips: Rare means rare: If you don’t want a cool, red center, move to medium.

Morton’s – The Steakhouse or email Morton’s – The Steakhouse

A high-end steakhouse on the top floor of a Bellevue highrise attracts tourists and locals.

Reviews:

• “For a special night we will go elsewhere”
• “your best bet at a steakhouse in the emerald city”
• “Way too expensive for the experience”
• “Best piano bar! Best piano man!”
• “still the best for steak”

Tips: The popular daily happy hour (4pm-6:30pm) offers half-price appetizers and wine, along with discounted draft beer. Arrive early to snag a seat with a view.

Daniel’s Broiler

A second home to Seattle’s power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

Reviews:

• “Excellent! Excellent!”
• “Don’t be impressed. (you’ll be sorry and you’ll pay for it!!)”
• “Go to the bar and get the steak appetizers and skip the dining room”
• “OUTSTANDING FOOD- ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST STEAKHOUSES”
• “Average as usual. "

Tips: Make use of the $7 valet every night after 5pm. For weekday lunches, validation is available for garages at Second and Cherry and the alley west of Second at Marion.

Metropolitan Grill

Sophisticated American chain serves up corn-fed USDA prime cuts and New Orleans-style appetizers and sides.

Reviews:

• “Absolutely Wonderful!”
• “A step above the rest”
• “Nothing Special”
• “Over rated”
• “Expensive a la carte… and NOT worth the wait”

Tips: It’s not on the menu, but consider ordering your steak “Oscar style,” which means it’s topped with asparagus, crab cakes and bearnaise sauce.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

This Argentinean steakhouse takes its beef—and its tabletop dancing—very seriously.

Reviews:

• “a wonderful experience”
• “Perfect dining experience!”
• “Beware the trolls”
• “Our new favorite Steakhouse!”
• “Great Restaurant! Now one of our Faves!”

Tips: The Moore Theater is just across the street.

Buenos Aires Grill

The menu is all about martinis and meat at this ritzy supper club.

Reviews:

• “Special, fancy night out – full of ambience”
• “What a treat you are in for!”
• “Incredible, just incredible!”
• “Unforgettable experience”
• “Overrated, overpriced, forked way to much money OVER!!!”

Tips: The sommelier loves to collect wine, no matter how available it is. Selections low in quantity but high in quality may not make the wine list, so be sure to ask what’s not listed.

El Gaucho

A regionally inspired menu and an emphasis on fresh at this classy restaurant in the heart of the theater district.

Reviews:

• “great customer service”
• “GREAT place for drinks and dinner!”
• “Overpriced, Unpredictable Food, Nice Place”
• “Great Food”
• ""Every bite was nothing short of breathtaking.""

Tips: The location is perfect for dining before a night at either ACT or Fifth Avenue Theater.

Union Square Grill

Victorian elegance and a regional menu bring an elegant spark to hotel dining.

Reviews:

• “Incredibly Romantic”
• “Excellent Ambiance, Customer Servicer”
• “Lunch is not recommended here, ever.”
• “quiet business dinner where you can actually talk or a romantic dinner.”
• “Old-world Charm”

Tips: The hotel offers many special packages, some of which include meal certificates.

The Hunt Club at the Sorrento

Old Seattle-style upscale saloon pulsing with tourists and locals lured by oysters and a ritzy atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Excellent service and the best steak I’ve had in ages”
• “Don’t use the valet parking, but otherwise good food and service.”
• “Everyone should go!!”
• “Worst service I’ve ever experienced”
• “mediocre food for a high price”

Tips: Bustle pervades lunch and dinner rushes—avoid the busy bar and grab one of the cunningly designed private booths.

Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House

Great steaks, friendly service and reasonable prices keep the locals coming back.

Reviews:

• “Overpriced Denny’s for yuppies”
• “Seeing and hearing will dispell any myths”
• “OK food, really spotty service”
• “Exceeded Expectations!”
• “Best neighborhood steakhouse”

Tips: No reservations are taken. Expect a wait on weekend nights.

Jak’s Grill

The Capital Grille will grill up a capital dry-aged steak along with freshly caught seafood from the Pacific’s bounty.

Reviews:

• “Great Food”
• “Where do you get the best steak in Seattle?”

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

A home run away from the stadiums, this classic pub is a perfect joint for cheering on the team.

Reviews:

• “What happened?”
• “Really lousy food!”
• “Cheers to the Hawks!”
• “Best Prime Rib Sandwich!”
• “fantastic”

Tips: Parking gets a little hairy during game days. Park near the water and take the Waterfront Streetcar.

F.X. McRory’s

Casual French cafe on Capitol Hill overflows with bargain-lovers and Francophiles all hours of the day (and night).

Reviews:

• “Bad, snooty, bitchy server”
• “Good food”
• “My Favorite Place, Morning, Noon and Night.”
• “Bad service "
• “Steak Frite dégueulasse”

Tips: Wines by the glass are terrific bargains—-reasonable pours of good French wines are as little as $3.50 each.

Cafe Presse

Sister restaurant to the perennially popular Crow offers upscale comfort food to the top of Queen Anne.

Reviews:

• “Fun to sit at bar, a bit overpriced”
• “I Heart Steak Frites”
• “Flavorful food, wonderful decor and an inviting atmosphere”
• “Save your money – try some place else!”
• “food not worth the money”

Tips: Reservations aren’t taken, but there’s plenty of room at the long bar if you don’t manage to score a table.

Betty Restaurant and Bar

Tips: The company has an in-house floral design team, and can also provide event needs decorations, valet service, etc.

Schwartz Brothers Catering

This historic building in Renton built in 1901 now is a steakhouse offering prime cuts and reasonable prices.

Reviews:

• “Great Steakhouse!”
• “My favorite steak restaurant.”
• “Renton Family Owned Gem”
• “Interesting history + wonderful food!”
• “Great 1930’s Steak House”

Tips: Limited Reservations are available for parties of 6-15 guests, Sunday through Thursday. Make sure to call the restaurant and inquire as to whether reservation space is available.

Melrose Grill or email Melrose Grill

Traditional American mini-chain serves comfort food in a retro atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful Decor, Attentive Waitstaff, Terrible Food”
• “Started off good— now we won’t be back”
• “Never Return”
• “I’ll think twice before going back.”
• “Finally, a proper steakhouse in the Convention district!!!!”

Tips: Daily happy hour offers $3 bar snacks.

Daily Grill

Savor surf-and-turf favorites with a romantic Lake Union view.

Reviews:

• “Worst restaurant in Seattle”
• “Had a good time entertaining my guests Longest Happy Hour I know of”
• “Extremely poor service at the bar”
• “How is this place still open?”
• “holy shi..”

Tips: The bar stays open until 1am most evenings. Check out their lively bar scene and private party options.

Rock Salt Steaks & Seafood

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