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13 Coins Restaurant

125 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
  • (206) 682-2513
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  • Kristin K.

    Cool lounge esp when Gabby is working. The tuna appetizer was delicious. Healthy with quite a bit of flavor and great price. This is a fun place to go that is open 24 hours a day. Little expensive on most dishes but it is one of a few places open 24 hours.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Yes, I'm addicted. 13 Coins won us over several years ago on Christmas Night of all days of the year! We've been coming back for breakfast, lunch and dinner ever since. I also love it late at night when I get a hankerin' for something...something I can't get in the frig'. My favorites are the veal and chicken parmesan. I'm also a huge fan of their monstrous omelets for breakfast. One of the best things about 13C is the cool loungy atmosphere. This is the place you come if you're with a beautiful lady and want to snuggle up in a secluded booth or for the first date and need some ice breaker by sitting at the bar watching the cooks do their voodoo. I love the fact that the entire place is dimly lit and not lit up like a cafeteria. Oh 13 Coins how we love you!

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    The decor is beautiful, the high-backed booths are gorgeous, the availability of the place is top-notch. That said, the drinks aren't very memorable and the food is by far overpriced for the quality. If I'm going for the late-night convenience, I'd just go to one of the other open-late establishments. While the menu at 13 coins offers a wide variety of meals, I'd prefer it if they limited the scope and had a better turn-over of ingredients. I don't want to spend as much as I spend there for glorified Sysco fare. Sure, you as a late night muncher have to set your expectations properly when you're ordering meat or seafood at 2am, but why offer them if you can't deliver? To end on a good point, the service has always been great, so if you don't like the expected sass at the other late-night joints (which I don't particularly mind...) your servers will treat you nicely, and the other patrons are well-behaved for being sozzled. I really *want* to like 13 Coins, perhaps it's that I'm only there anytime between 11pm and 4am, but that's what I have to judge it on.

    (2)

  • Pamela Joy B.

    After a couple beers at a bar, my friends and I were super hungry. Not wanting to go to the usual 24 hour cafe or travel to I-district, we ended up at 13 Coins, since none of us had eaten there. We wanted to drink a little more but their drink menu was a tad pricey for us considering our cheap tab from earlier. Quite possibly the best late night meal I've had in a long time, or even ever. The eggs benedict were perfect. The hashbrowns ON POINT. Cozy atmosphere, good service, great food. I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Alyssa G.

    The service is the only thing saving this review from only 1 star. My family and I played tourists in Seattle one recent weekend, and chose 13 Coins Restaurant for dinner based on their mildly positive Yelp reviews, fairly large selection of menu items, and the photos here on Yelp (dad is a fan of large portions, and I of all day breakfast- clearly offered here by the pics). It sounds promising, right? So why the 2 Star Review? The food was pretty bad, and took at least 50 minutes from order to arrival. My parents ordered the French Onion soup to start, and couldn't finish it because it was more like salt soup, with onions thrown in. Everything is over-priced. Upwards of $10 for a salad or appetizers? $20+ for pasta? C'mon! Like I said, the service was nice. The food on the other hand... Not so much.

    (2)

  • Jenny L.

    We came here for brunch. Just be sure your group arrives on time , because they won't seat you until everyone is there. I loved how the booths are so private. This morning we shared the Crab Eggs Benedict, Beef Ravioli with meatballs, Chicken Fried Steak and Ukranian Joe. The Crab Eggs Benedict and Beef Ravioli were my favs, not stingy at all on the Crab or beef filling on the ravioli. The Chicken Fried steak was really flat, not much chicken and the gravy could have been creamier. Our server came around a lot to check on us but enough to give us space.

    (3)

  • Lorraine S.

    As a Seattle native, I would love to give this restaurant a five-star rating. I have many fond memories of 13 Coins! But they're clearly coasting. The food is overpriced. Sorry, but it really is ridiculously high priced, for your basic, high-cholesterol, high-calorie menu. The wait is incredibly long for your entrees. Some of the wait staff (almost all male) are very kind and welcoming, some are downright rude. I hate the way I have to go ask someone to help me open the door so that I can get my elderly mother's wheelchair through the double-door entry. And I absolutely LOATHE the only wheelchair-accessible bathroom. You have to walk past the kitchen, into the bowels of the restaurant, and into a dingy, dirty little room. For shame, 13 coins! You can't have even one bathroom that a wheelchair user can use without trouble?

    (3)

  • Val M.

    If you ever arrive at Seatac Airport too early for your flight and are looking to kill some time....OR if you are sooo hungry you can't wait to get to your final destination after arriving at the airport, make sure you stop by 13 coins. This lounge/eatery is open 24 hours a day and has a nice cozy feel...for some reason it reminds me of a restaurant that I would see in a mobster flick. Anyway...they have $3 mimosas and they are huge! My friends and I were able to extend my visit for as long as possible before the inevitable time came for me to catch my flight. We sat on the comfy couch in the bar and relaxed, the service was great, and we didn't feel any pressure to order food. I will remember this place next I am arriving/departing from Seatac.

    (4)

  • mark c.

    Ever since I read a description of them in a history book in elementary school, I've been kind of obsessed with Hangtown Frys. I am lucky to live in the San Francisco Bay area and near one of the best at the Tadich Grill.. that's kind of the gold standard, but I'm pretty forgiving when it comes to this dish. Nonetheless, its surprising how rare they are, so I can't resist ordering one whenever I see it on the menu. So on a recent trip to Seatlle, I was wandering around the Pike Place market after picking up pastries and jam from the ethereal Le Panier (that's for another review) and was happily surprised when I saw Hangtown Fry on the menu board at The Athenian Inn. The Athenian is a place I would generally avoid--a tourist-trappy place with a lot of "character" and a nice view--but like I said, I couldn't resist, so I went in and ordered. It was really beyond awful: imagine a singed, soggy omelette with leftover breaded oysters that had turned and rancid bacon. After forcing down two bites, I tried to get the taste out of my mouth with swigs of the cafeteria-grade coffee. I was pretty pissed at myself for ignoring my instincts and going in there, but mostly I was disappointed at not getting at least an edible version of a favorite dish. To eradicate the memory, I was determined to find a better one before I left Seattle. So I went to yelp and came up empty except for 13 Coins. The reviews on 13 Coins were average, but I decided to give it a shot for breakfast the next morning. The place is a throwback to those clubby Italian-American restaurants of the 60's and is kind of intimidating with its dim lighting and dark leather booths, but I settled into one of the gigantic captain's chairs in front of the grill and ordered my fry. Since it was breakfast I subbed hashed browns for the spaghetti. I was encouraged as I saw them competently assembling the other breakfasts. I watched the cook empty a huge mound of grated potatoes onto one end of the grill to transform magically into hashed browns. They made my fry and put it into the overhead broiler to brown. I was getting excited. It was wonderful. The oysters were big, fresh and juicy; the bacon thick and in balance; the eggs set just perfectly. The fry at Tadich is thinner, crispier, and more like a frittata, but 13 Coins definitely delivered an excellent version. More importantly, they provided salvation from the earlier horrible experience and I left Seattle happy. (They did charge me a couple of extra bucks to sub the hashed browns, but those were really good too, so it was cool.)

    (4)

  • Henry K.

    We had dinner there at two different occasions. In each case the second course was served prior to the first one being finished which, for what is supposed to be a superior restaurant, cannot be excused. This is a simple timing problem between server and kitchen staff , in any case, there are many other restaurants in town.

    (2)

  • Kila K.

    I think the food here is mediocre, it's also a bit pricey. It is nice that it's open 24 hours as I occasionally dine late at night. But, if you are planning a night out, I would consider places.

    (2)

  • Michael D.

    Quite simply, the eggs benedict were just very well done. The eggs were perfectly poached so that when I cut into them, the yolk ran out and combined with the other ingredients perfectly. The Hollandaise was obviously fresh; nice and creamy though not overly heavy which is impressive. Then there was the crab. They didn't mess with it; just picked it and left it alone to shine the way Dungeness crab does. If you've never had the succulent, sweet Dungeness crab, you are absolutely missing out. One of my favorite things in Seattle. And all of this sat on top of an English muffin that was cooked so perfectly that it was easy to cut through yet still added a little textural crunch. deckonfood.com/?p=2672

    (4)

  • Shirley R.

    Been coming here off and on for 25 years. Last time, a couple of years ago, said I would give it one more try. That "try" was last week. Stopped in for lunch. Food was mediocre, but prices were even higher, and it's always been expensive. What remains is how truly dirty this restaurant is. The grill especially. Stainless steel pans with fingerprints and food stuck to them, and the area over the grill that looks like copper is coated in grease. It might look good at night, but a daytime view might have your stomach churning. It's sad, it could be a great restaurant once again with management and owners who care.

    (1)

  • Jesse J.

    I love 13 coins and on Christmas Day there aren't too many nice places to eat dinner. So my Dad and I headed over for dinner and were very full and happy when we left. I had the half rack of lamb which came with broccoli and some pasta with Parmesan cheese. The lamb was cooked perfectly medium rare and had a mint jelly sauce which was very fresh and tasty. After the meal I ordered the Zabaglioni which I had never had before. It's a sweet wine sabayon and actually was very light and sweet so I didn't have that I shouldn't have ate that feeling when we left. The meal was great and the service was spot on like I have always had at 13 coins. This is a great place to eat and with a 24/7 schedule it makes it that much more appealing.

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    Mediocre at best, but ambiance and the booths are interesting. Breakfast food is my ultimate food. I can't think of any meal more perfect. So for morning meal enthusiast, how does the house of 13 schillings stack up? To it's credit, the service was prime, never did I have to repeat myself nor did I feel like the server wasn't fulfilling what I expected of her. She was nice and knowledgable. The setting/ambiance of the restaurant is really nice. The booths are comfortable and the "13 coins" embedded into the table are a nice, be it obvious, touch. Where it falls short is the booth size, comfortable for two to dine but a group is standing room only. I do worry for Mister Fat Guy fitting in here. Another area it falls short is the food. While by no means disgusting, for the price there are other restaurants you can hit for better tasting food. I ordered the "Spicy" Italian Sausage Omelet. The sausage was savory but the "Spice" was pretty sub par, perhaps some cayenne pepper would have given it a much needed kick, the hash browns were soggy and honestly I've had better hash browns at a Denny's at 3AM. In closing, give it a shot if you're hungry at 3AM. but if you're eating breakfast rather than raver dinner, go elsewhere. The price isn't very nice and the food could use some work... and why oh why is the bathroom so damn cold?

    (2)

  • Food E.

    Brought my friend here for lunch today...we had pasta carbonara and the Italian sausage..i love the carbonara...and then my friend got a complimentary dessert since its her birthday..she got cheese cake and I got creme brûlée..such a nice ending *giggles*.great food, great dessert, great service. Will be coming back to try other new stuffs

    (4)

  • Honey R.

    The place is fun - you gotta go there at least once in your life! Sit at the bar or in the lounge (for happy hour). Good for late night, and here's what to eat: Calamari steak French onion soup Seared sausage Don't eat: Gorgonzola cheesecake Meatball sliders The fries are in between - huge, but not amazing. All in all the food is not the best, a bit overpriced, but you pay for the groovy experience. I'd go there to have fun, get stuffed, lean back and enjoy a conversation. The service is usually very good!

    (4)

  • Matthew M.

    I did not think that 13 Coins was terrible but not quite what I was hoping for last night. I had the cherry mojito which was very tasty at the happy hour price. I also ordered the Philly which to me, was nothing resembling a Philly. Not only that but it was not filling. I think 13 Coins could be a good spot if you are just looking to go have a few drinks, but I am not quite sure I would go after the bigger dinner options. Maybe the steaks and pasta are really filling and worth the high dollar amount but I doubt I will come back and see for myself. Happy Yelping...

    (3)

  • Ryan S.

    As many others have noted, it's overpriced, but it's charms are too numerous to let that be a dealbreaker. It's a diner...or is it a lounge? A smoke-filled mafia den? An old-Vegas relic? Whatever it is, I love it. They're batting about .500 on the quality of the dishes, but the portions are large, the service is better than decent, and the ambiance is exquisite.

    (4)

  • DeAnne E.

    We sat close to the cooking area and it was hot and loud. I really smelled like food after we left. I was really surprised how expensive the menu was. What lured me in was the 24-hour service. I guess it's good for late night dining when you're all dressed up after a party or clubbing. However, if you just want to eat at a diner that's 24 hours and you don't care how you look, then you're better off at at 24-hour Denny's or IHOP.

    (2)

  • Calvin M.

    The food is decent. But damn it's expensive. A lunch will cost $13. A soda is $2.75. So with tax and tips, it'll be almost $20. Between the four of us, we ordered an Asian salad, Reuben, cheese burger, and Monte Cristo sandwich. They were all good, but not worth $13. Oh, and a Singapore Sling was $8.50. Yah, I probably won't be eating there again.

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    Atmosphere is lovely. Private booths. Good lighting. Clean. Dark woods. Big band and standards playing. Light on hipsters and hippies. Yet accommodating to everyone. And open 24 hours!!! Service is great! Attentive and friendly staff. cool seats at the kitchen bar for those wanting to see their meal preparation in action. Food is awesome! Best bloody mary in Seattle. Hands down. Best French onion soup. Food is classic and rich and not much for the vegetarian. A little pricey but HUGE portions. Love it here. Will always be my favorite, comfy, reliable fall back spot to grab a good drink and meal anytime of the day.

    (4)

  • Sydney L.

    Just had a surprise birthday in the banquet room and it was great! The food was amazing and the servers were very friendly and helpful. We had a pre-ordered menu and everything came out timely and hot. The lemon bars we asked the baker to make were a hit and the table and decorations looked beautiful. We also requested the projector screen so we could play a slideshow and when they did not have the correct projector cord they had someone go out and buy it. Great service and overall experience! We will be returning and hosting many more events there!

    (5)

  • Shannon W.

    Delicious! 24 hour diner that feels like a dinner club.

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Crave Steak, French onion soup and escargot at 3:30 in the morning? Do you want to feel like a 1950's Las Vegas Mobster? Well if you said yes to any of these then you should check out 13 coins...and no it's not a Chinese restaurant. It's open 24 hours..Well I think they might be closed at 5am til 6am to do a total clean up. Full menu of breakfast items to Steak dinners, chef specials and a pub grub then went gourmet. This ain't no Denney's. It has great food, comes with hot bread and a vegetable and cold cut plate awhile you wait and has a old school slick italian gangster feel with dark stained tables and classy leather chairs. It might be late but that's no excuses for unprofessional wait staff. The waiter kept the feel that your at an exclusive "social" club. My dining companion Joy S. and I decided to go for French Onion soup and Escargot after wining a twist competition at Jack Rabbit Slims. The French onion soup was great and according to their menu is what they are known for. French onion is my favorite soup and this is by far the best I've had. The caramelized onions, the broth, the gooey cheese on-top of the nicely toasted crouton that sopped up the soup just nicely. The Escargot was good. It had a shrimp and clam taste that rested in a pool of oil and cheese. Put those snails on a piece of bread and mmm..good and perhaps the best Escargot that I have had. So any time of the day and hankering some upscale food with reason prices...head over to 13 coins and forget the Big Kahuna Burger joint.

    (4)

  • LisaLisa F.

    What has happened to this iconic place? We dined at the SeaTac location. I took my GF from Toronto there before catching her flight this past Sunday and to be honest, I was embarassed! We were left there for over 10 minutes before the server greeted us and she never brought over the antipasto plate. She acted like a robot with no personality. We ordered the Escargot as an appetizer and it came with 3 cups of sauteed mushrooms drenched over the top..not the classic herb-garlic butter that I remember them preparing for years. When I asked zombie-robot chick about it she said "we have ALWAYS served it like this" UH..no you have not! I had ordered the chicken marsala (mushrooms) NOT knowing the new preparation on the escargot and LO and BEHOLD, I was on mushroom overload by the time my dinner came. Not once did I complain as I hate to do that having been a server for 13 years. We had a different server come over at one point (who was WAY more attentive than robot-zombie chick) who cleared our plates, packed up our food and then said "soandso will bring your check"....10 minutes later...NO server (although we could see her walking around)...so I asked the hostess we needed our check...she rudely said "oh, your server will bring that over"...well DUH...the other guy said that too! Finally another 5+ minutes goes by and here comes zombie-robot chick with one check (not separated like we asked when ordering). So that took ANOTHER 5 minutes. I was pissed. When you spend $85.00 on lunch, you want not only good food, but great service. It will be a very long time before I go back.

    (1)

  • Nick V.

    Not so bad... It's 3AM, and my colleague and I are off work. Dealing with douchebags and drunken idiots all night, we are tired - exhausted actually, and starving. You can only do so many cream cheese hotdogs in Belltown.. Options? 5 Point Cafe: packed Mecca Cafe on Queen Anne: packed Hurricane......meh. 13 Coins! I will rate the food: 3 stars Service: 5 stars -It was slightly annoying when the host informed us that it would be a 15 minute wait, when no one walked past us leaving, and in turn it was a 5 minute wait. Bad time management/estimation. We almost left! Of course we were happy to be seated earlier, but ...you get the idea. Overall: 4 stars Ordered: French Onion Soup Hash browns Club Sandwich: comes with bow-tie pesto pasta Complimentary: bread/butter, green olives, few carrot sticks, celery, and salami. Total: $30.00 Not so bad. The portions are quite large though. The club wasn't all that. The hasbrowns were bland French Onion Soup: AMAZING. My fellow Yelp friend Mydao H. come here in 2/09 and her review states that it was cold and salty. Hmmm..I'm sure they rotate chefs... The crowd? Drunken idiots. This was one of my father's favorite places in the 1970's - he has fond memories of a night out of drinking then coming here at 2AM for steak and lobster....I looked at their prices for the same item: $98.00. Um, no thanks. I'm not a cheap ass, but I'd question the quality of a $100/per person meal at 3AM. Nice to have as an option though. I'll let you know when I receive my black AMEX card. Although I'm kind of excited to bring my father back here, now that he's in Seattle again, so he can tell me what this place used to look like...I LOVE 70's designs! I'm crazy, but I'd take orange carpet, brown cabinets, and maybe even avocado green appliances...although it might just make me single for the rest of my life. Ha

    (4)

  • Mydao H.

    Two words. Monte Cristo!

    (4)

  • Kenya C.

    BADASS STEAK JOINT ~Open 24 Hours A Day~ This place reminds me of home. As a former Chicago girl, I grew up around these fabulous dark, 1950s/60s dinosaur steak joints that my grandpa favored. I always thought he was such a badass, taking me and my family out for a swanky steak dinner. In the dim light, I'd admire the way he knocked back 8 Captain and Cokes with his steak dinner as he barked orders at the waiter like a Camel-no-filter-fire-breathing dragon. Ah yes, I love the dark "MAD MEN" 60s gothic decor and I LOVE that this place is open 24 hours. Unfortunately, they have done a bit of remodeling in here, but the overall charm is preserved. And thank god the tall-backed brown leather booths are still the same. Except for the tragic loss of the coin-embedded old tables (replaced by a more generic cherry table wtf were they thinking???) this place remains the King of late night dinner in Seattle! The private booths are so welcome when you want a discreet, drunken dinner. And the crowd is always a fun mix of just about every sort of person from club kids to old timer drunks. The staff is consistently wonderful. They never keep you waiting and are always polite whether you are there at 8pm or 3 am. In fact, the staff is SO wonderful, it's a little "Twilight Zone." Definitely part of the charm. The menu can be a bit hit or miss. Hits: You can't go wrong with the Philly sandwich or any of the pasta dishes. If you are not on a budget, have steak of course!!! Keep in mind, the food is as "retro" as the decor. Heavy, salty, delicious comfort food that is nearly extinct in ultra-healthy and ultra-hip Seattle. For breakfast I get the Eggs Benedict. The Canadian Bacon is always delish and they NEVER screw up the eggs. Just be sure to get the hollandaise on the side as sometimes they can pour too much on. Miss: Avoid things like the bay shrimp cocktail. A little too 60s even for me. The salads aren't spectacular either. Needless to say, don't bring your vegetarian friends here, they'll just bitch and whine and ruin your meal. Although there are a lot of joints like this in Chicago, this is the only place like this in Seattle. Sadly, these types of places are a dying breed.

    (4)

  • joan k.

    This will be my 3rd time having dinner at the 13 Coins. (First time was Great, 2nd time was Good, 3rd time "Forget It". First of all, it took 10 mins for someone to wait on me, (mind you) I was seated at the snack bar. The puny antipasto that was offered looked like the leftovers from some other table (only a few sticks of carrots, and celery, 2 olives etc. The bread was cold. I ordered the Filet Mignon (Petite) for $35.99? which came with pasta only. The waiter was not attentive at all. So this being my third time there ... and the LAST !

    (2)

  • karla n.

    I used to love this place. It use to be totally worth the price. Well my last visit not so much. Its changed quite a bit. The cooks were leaning up against things not really cooking. My waiter never asked how I was and didn't refill any drinks. I ordered before my husband as he was having a hard time figuring out what he wanted. He informed the waiter of this. Never did the waiter help him with references. After my food arrived he never asked him if he wanted anything. So, I sat there eating alone which was awkward. I am very disappointed. I have been going here since I was a child. Its lost its touch and its not worth the price.

    (1)

  • Jon D.

    Hotdamn I love 13 Coins! Made my return here last night at around 1 in the morning after at least an 8 year absence. So happy to see that nothing's changed. 13 Coins is still the most badass all-night-eats joint in town. This place is just cool - straight up cool. I think that my favorite thing about 13 Coins is just how good their service is. All of the servers that I have ever encountered here have all been exceptional. No matter if you're ordering the eggs benedict, the top sirloin, or just a plate o' french fries, the staff here all give the 5-star treatment. Super friendly - even at 3 in the morning! 13 Coins, you rock. Thanks for making this goofy suburban white dude feel straight up gangsta. ;-)

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    The food here is overpriced for what you get, in my opinion. The bread they started us off with was really dry, and the antipasti plate is skimpy - celery and carrot sticks, two dill pickles and a couple slices of salami. It came with our entrees so that was fine, but I wouldn't pay for it on its own. The cocktails are right around $10 each, expensive for Seattle, however my ruby red cosmopolitan was very good. The sesame seared ahi appetizer was surprisingly good, with the tuna seared just right. The accompanying "coleslaw" however was just a mound of shredded cabbage, as far as I could tell. The pepper steak dijon was okay, cooked to medium as requested and the sauce was good but not amazing. The side of pasta was unimpressive. I had the half spaghetti/half ravioli with meatballs and a side of garlic bread. The meatballs were fantastic, moist and full of basil. The red sauce was rich and tasty too, although the ravioli were not the best I've had. The server had forgotten the garlic bread, but it worked out alright because he rushed it out, and I had hot crispy bread to sop up my sauce. The service was fine, not too slow, and no missteps except for the late arrival of the garlic bread. The bill for two with 5 cocktails came out to $170 with tip, so yikes! If I had know we would end up spending that much, I would have suggested Anthony's.

    (3)

  • Paul K.

    3.5 stars I don't eat crappy diner food so was skeptical when Henry, my new drinking buddy, suggested we hoof it here after closing Zig Zag, but 13 Coins violated several laws of food service physics. My subjectivity may have been compromised, it must be noted, as I was jet-lagged, hammered and had consumed my previous meal some 17 hours previously. Violation #1 The bigger the menu, the more diverse the offerings, the worse the food. Violation #2 Open 24 hrs = Good eating only if less than 20 seats--preferably stools--and if the place has been has been there forever, or is a hot dog truck. Violation #3 Waiters and cooks can not exist in the same space. If not separated by a physical barrier, they will annihilate each other in a burst of gamma-profanity. I had the "Hangtown Fry"--a bacon and oyster frittata with onions and peppers--quite frickin' awesome. It was a tad expensive, $20 with an unsweetened iced tea, but they refilled twice without my asking. The decor was straight out of a Connery-era James Bond villain's lair--we sat at the counter in swiveling, cocoon-backed black leatherette power-stools across from the controlled chaos and flames of the open kitchen as two cooks and a waiter danced the Mamoushka.

    (4)

  • Cruz O.

    Swanky as hell on the inside. I ordered the Linguine with Pesto, and you could tell the pesto was homemade. Fresh tomatoes on the side to mix in, and it was delicious. My girlfriend's burger was solid, and we shared a crab and artichoke dip that would have been excellent if the thing wasn't stuffed to the brim with artichokes, half of which had that unchewable quality you can get with artichokes. Sometimes I'm just getting dip for the dip, not the fillings. Unless it's crab. In which case I want the crab. Which there wasn't enough of. But the server had great tableside manner, great late night atmosphere, and my pasta was sweet. If it wasn't 24 hours, it would linger around 3, or 3 1/2.

    (4)

  • Taylor B.

    Zillions of reviews for this well-known restaurant, so who will care about mine? In any case...this is a place which can be very satisfying if you know what to order and what to avoid. Now I KNOW that such a statement is not something which one would say about a really good restaurant, where everything offered should be up to snuff, but the Coins "is what it is" and I'm way past the point where I can stomach 24-hour crap-holes like The Hurricaine or Beth's or the frat-boy cum-gang banger poser scene at Dick's Drive In. Free advice: DON'T order pasta dishes...they don't work and are nearly always overcooked. DON'T order the egg dishes...the hash browns are not even as good as the pasta here, and are often either under- or over cooked. DO order mixed drinks. They have top-notch bartenders, also a decent and fairly-priced wine list. DO order a steak, if that is your "meat" so to speak. Tell them how you want it cooked and it will come out that way. DO order things from the special sheet or special of the day...those dishes are always fresh and better than most of the regular menu items. DO ask for less or no sauce on entrees and sides of vegetables...they will taste better. DO order dessert but try the more interesting selections such as the Zabaglione (sp?), a hot and runny marsala-flavored "pudding" made to order with egg yolks. And here is a major "do"...DO order a salad, either an entree or as a starter. That is the one area where they excell and never miss. And DO appreciate the fact that they are indeed there, 7/24/365. I've been going there since I was a Freshman at the U of W (1972) and I would also say that the food they've been dishing out during the past two or so years is the best they have ever done. A "P.S" about seating: If you are still into the "show" aspect of the scene, and are entertained by line cooks hollering for no other reason than the fact that they can, ask for the Chef's counter. If you want some peace and quiet, ask for the Pantry counter...a world of difference.

    (4)

  • Jon R.

    So after some intense karaoke sessions we decided to get a late night snack. The options were limited and the cab driver suggested this place. The staff was not that friendly but the food was good. We had the lamb chop dinner. The chops were amazing.

    (4)

  • William C.

    Bacon in gravy was undercooked and too salty. Hash browns were bland. Food took too long and whole exp was pretentiously over priced. $50 for two breakfasts. Coffee was good, but it IS Seattle after all.

    (1)

  • chris d.

    How have I never been here before? I had a pretty set expectation of this place just from how various friends described it. It's not that they described it inaccurately, it's just that my imagination filled in the details with some sense of post-apocalyptic waste land. I knew to expect a 70's style decor and food that was okay and prices that were a little on the high end. What I didn't expect was "Fucking RAD 70's Vegas Lounge" style decor, great service, and pretty decent food in excessive portions. I walked in and started looking around for the ghost of Dean Martin to be singing on a stage somewhere. The booths offer good privacy and isolate noise very well. They're really tall leather, or leather-like seat backs that extend almost to the ceiling. I could go into the good service, the great hashbrowns, and all that, but walking into the place was honestly enough to sell me on it.

    (4)

  • Richard U.

    Not your typical 24 hour joint. Imagine if an Italian steak-house and a greasy spoon dive mated and had a baby. The offspring of that union would be 13 Coins. That being said, the menu is not reflective of most 24 joints which tend to highlight breakfast items. Here you can get such fare as surf and turf, crab legs, chicken parm etc. and a really good french onion soup! They also do have your standard breakfast fare along with omelette's and frittatas but I appreciate the variety at 3:30 am. If you sit up at the counter, you can exchange some witty banter with your chef as they prepare your meal. The crowd on a weekend late night (after bars close) can be a bit lively as you can imagine. The service has always been pretty good whenver I have gone despite the unruly crowd. They also boast free parking across the street which is another plus..

    (3)

  • Paul C.

    It doesn't get any more regal than this. Its impossible to go wrong with a late night restaurant that gives you free pickles and salami. All the servers wear tuxedos, and the ambiance is a mix between a 1970's porno/James Bond movie. I would never go here before 1:30am, but this is the spot to be for late night fine dining in Seattle. If you are venturing to the "Coins" I recommend not coming here unless you have a BAC% of 0.20. Anything under a .20 and you will not be able to fully appreciate the unique charms of the "Coins". Some will argue "The Hurricane" is better for late night and I couldn't disagree more. The place is common and vulgar. If you dine at 13 Coins will you be acting regally and make yourself seem destined to wear a crown. Get the Denver Omelet. It's fantastic.

    (5)

  • Michael I.

    Unique atmosphere that's both romantic and nostalgic. Extensive menu, including breakfast any time of the day. Love the counter seating, though the booths are cozy for a nice dinner with that special someone.

    (4)

  • Maryann M.

    My fiancé and I came here for our one year anniversary and we will never be going back. On our way there we called in because we got lost and asked for the address and the girl got very pissy and hung up on us. But we didn't let that ruin our night. We eventually found it and when we got there they were very rude and the table was dirty. The food was not bad but not good. We were so disappointed. I do not recommend coming here.

    (1)

  • Joel W.

    The service was adequate the food was absolutely terrible. The portions were small and the quality was at best poor. I've been going here for thirty years. This is not the the Thirteen Coins I remember . They would be much better off charging more and at the same time giving more and better food. They are now serving junk. And not much of it.

    (1)

  • Karen L.

    The decor and the ambiance of this place is great--it feels pretty upscale, though it probably attracts the drunken crowd since this place is open 24 hours. The prices are pretty high for the food they serve. They serve breakfast foods though they also serve entrees like pasta and steak. However, the food here was just okay and definitely not worth the price tag. I ordered the carbonara which was around 20 bucks, and it didn't even taste up to Cheesecake Factory standards. The service was great, though I wouldn't necessarily eat here when I'm looking for fine dining.

    (3)

  • Leeds M.

    We went as a group of 8. The waiter told us that there were no split checks, but multiple card for the same check is fine. At the end of the meal we asked for a pen, and he angrily snatched the check from the table and told us he would just split the check. Pros: open all night, decent food. Cons: waiter was a little snot

    (2)

  • Josh P.

    This place is THE place. Perfect for new year's eve or other events during the holidays. It is quiet and classy. Sit at the the bar and watch the show at the grill. Order "The Believer" you'll be glad you did.

    (5)

  • Yee V.

    13 coins... more like 13 dollar coins!! Just because it's off Denny Way doesn't make it like Denny's Restaurant. None the less, I give them a passing grade. I didn't know what to expect once I rolled up on Boren. The area is pretty dead for a Sunday afternoon, but I suppose much of downtown Seattle is. The area is quiet and there's a lot of parking, both on the street and with 13 Coin's parking lot (which is across the street from the restaurant). We walk in and it's pretty dark inside. The lighting is low and dim. Gives somewhat of a western feel. YEEE HAWW, let's get to grubbin. The special is pork ribs for the day, but we're here for breakfast actually! I choose the spicy sauage omelet and my spouse goes for the egg benedict. We sat in front of the chef's at the bar and watched them cook it right up. A few people walked in at the same time we did, so we waited a little while, but not too long. It was nice to see how my food is cooked for once. I don't always get this experience, so I enjoyed it. The food was decently presented and I immediately dove into the plate. It's was good and I enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had, but the serving was proportional and filling. The egg benedict was good as well. The waitress was nice and the entire meal was good. I noticed a few of the other customer's plates and everything looked like it would be delicious as well! 13 Coins is opened 24 hours. I would think this would be a nice spot to stop at after a late night in Belltown. The pricing is a bit high, so it may not be suitable for everyone. Next time I'd like to try some pasta or maybe a steak!

    (3)

  • Julie D.

    Super happy they now have the lunch portion of "the believer!!" One of my favorite spots at any hour of the day :) 4 Stars because the good old relish trays seem to be smaller and not available at lunch anymore...

    (4)

  • Sara H.

    Hey! It's open 24 hours and doesn't smell like a cigarette butt. Plus I am a fan of white christmas lights so hey.... The food? Overpriced and for a place that is open all the time, I see why a bowl of pesto and pasta at a food cost of about 3$ will run you a menu price of like 18, however, they have a savory cheesecake that is served with a house made cracker bread and let me tell you....it was pretty dang delicious. Also the fried ravioli app was pretty tasty. I felt handsome sitting at a seat that ran clear to the ceiling and was covered in leather and with dark wood all around. Thanks!

    (3)

  • Anne O.

    Cool atmosphere. I went here at 1am on a Saturday night with a friend and some strangers. Reasonable food. Worthwhile for late night food, but there are better options midday.

    (3)

  • Eugenio V.

    Try to sit at the bar on the right side as you enter, possibly when the place is packed. It is like being at the movies, with a lot of action with the cooks and the chiefs. Food is pricey but good. The appetizer they bring with some Italian salame is great.

    (4)

  • Anthony D.

    Been coming here forever. The last 5 visits have been terrible. To much turn over, wait staff, managers. Tonight has made me decide to not come back. Waited way to long at the door to be seated, only to be bypassed for someone else to get seated. Way to many cooks, not enough wait staff. Food was mediocre. Policy change, you have to ask for bread and antipasto. Jason M the waiter, worthless. He was rude, and seemed put off that you wanted to order something. I think 13 coins has been concentrating on expansion as opposed to current locations and customers.

    (1)

  • Mary R.

    We rolled in post bachelorette on a recommendation from our cab driver and we are so happy we did. Our server Sierra was wonderful- treated us like human beings instead of the haggard 3am disaster piles we truly were. The food was great, the service exceptional. We will absolutely try to get back next time we are in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Camille C.

    *sigh 13 Coins you have my heart [= My boyfriend & I went here after the Big Sean concert on 11/17/2011. The concert got done at around 11:15pm so needless to say, not many choices for places to eat. Love the fact that 13 Coins is open 24 hours! This time I ordered the Smoke Salmon Eggs Benedict. I finished everything on my plate! So yummy! Our waiter was excellent!! Can't wait to go here again for dinner!

    (5)

  • Megan C.

    This has been my favorite restaurant for years! I love the atmosphere and the high-back booths; it's very intimate and perfect for date nights or the bigger booths are awesome for large groups. This is the best 24-hour restaurant and I love the variety in the menu. The staff is also great and consistently friendly and accommodating. It's also nice to go to a nice Seattle restaurant and never have to fight parking!

    (5)

  • Joana R.

    So I came here with 4 more ppl and two kids around 8:45pm. As soon as we walked in the usher was a lil iffy about us being there. Like I admit we weren't super dress up but we didn't look like were broke or anything. So while were waiting one of the waiter said "oh fun" like sarcastically. When we got seated, we got the same waiter and it was kinda annoying because he kept acting rude and giving annoying comment towards me and my companions. He kept rushing us to order and he took at the champagne glass and just assumed the we werent gonna afford to pay for wines. Our food took about 45min to arrive. I ordered the chicken/pesto linguine. It was the worst one I had. The noodles were over cooked, the chicken was dry and salty and the garlic bread didnt taste anything. Pretty horrible for a fancy resto. Never coming back again. Over all bad food and bad service!

    (1)

  • Jane A.

    24HRS VARIETY (3.25 stars) I was craving crab early in the AM and had to settle. - FOOD, decent - PRICES, decent - SERVICE, really nice staff - AMBIANCE, not a whole in the wall diner Looking for a savory breakfast after flying directly in early AM. Came here and sat at the counter with their fancy spin chairs that looks like thrones. Immediately ordered and shortly after served. HEFFER STATUS. DUNGENESS CRAB OMELETTE ($20.99) - Dungeness crab sauteéd with green onions, mushrooms, and cheddar. Also comes with toast and hashbrowns. The meal was very filling, I ate maybe 1/4 of my omelette and called it quicks for a to-go box. it was very filling and of course they used real crab. It tasted so good. Will I be back? Perhaps. Until the next review.

    (3)

  • The B T.

    I've been coming to this place for years, recently the quality service and employees have changed for the worst. I came in late 11pm ish after flying in from LA. I walked in there was not a single host or hostess at the front door area. After a 10 minute wait a guy possibly the manager appeared and began seating the line of 12 to 15 waiting guests. Once I was seated at the bar the waiter took my order after another 15 minutes no big deal sometimes employees get busy and I get that. I ordered a signature plate "The Believer" and a glass of wine. I was never offered the traditional meat and veggie plate and bread before my meal which kinda made me feel like I was not at the 13th Coin. Once I was quickly served (5 minutes) my meal was cold to slightly warm. Overall something is not right poor management, new ownership or just shitty employees. Please management bring back the old standard which was great food, awesome service and high standard employees.

    (1)

  • Paul V.

    Cool atmosphere. Like an italian restaurant in Chicago. It's apparently been around for ages. The service was good, food was hot but took a while, and the prices were decent. I a little on the pricey side, but not sure the portion size or the taste. The eggs benedict was fabulous. There are many menu options, so you will definitely have choices. Free parking across street!

    (4)

  • Lance B.

    It was a long day at work, girlfriend calls and says let's meet up at 13 Coins. I say sounds like a plan. I get there 15 minutes before her and her dad arrive. I am asked how many, I say there will be 3. The other two will be here soon and I would like to be seated. I was thinking I had some work stuff to quickly go over as I had my laptop with me. Was TOLD by the hostess I had to wait in the waiting area. I thought, that's odd, there not busy. It was almost 8pm. I thought about talking to the manager, then I thought, screw this, I will drop a hundred bucks somewhere that is not rude. Ended up at the Chess Cake Factory. Have generally been treated well at the Coins, but this has got me soured and I'm not sure I will ever go back.

    (1)

  • Connie E.

    Finally discovered this place and wished we had started coming here long ago! The service was absolutely fabulous!! Ditto for the food. We'll be back!!

    (5)

  • Matthew M.

    I've been a fan of 13 coins since 1981. They are more expensive, granted, but they definitely are in a different class than Denny's reconstituted hash browns. The 13 Coins is NOT a Denny's, not even close. You cannot get a steak and lobster at three o'clock in the morning anywhere else in the Seattle area BUT 13 Coins, or one of 130 other entrées, side dishes, salads, sandwiches or desserts. My favorites: (1) Tenderloin Steak (12-ounce). (2) Lobster tail (Austrailian Rock) (3) Sausage and Mushroom Fettuccine (4) Spaghetti Carbonara (5) Veal Parmigiana (6) Chicken Parmigiana (7) The bread (8) The Cheesecake! The best time to go is between 7:00 p.m. and midnight, when the "A" players are on the line, but other times are fine, too, depending on your schedule. When you sit at the counter you have no fear of being asked to leave when you are done because you're not tying up one of the few booths. I really have nothing bad to say about the 13 Coins, except don't expect too much free parking around the perimeter unless you come during one of the off-times. Last time I was here they validated parking in the lot across the street on Boren Avenue.

    (4)

  • Michael R.

    This place is probably the nicest place that is open 24 hours in Seattle. The staff here has been good every time that I have come here. They are always nice and very personable, especially in the late night hours. It is the best quality food you can get during the late night hours in Seattle. I'm not always looking for good quality food at those hours, but when I am this place is the place to go. I love going there for late night desserts like the creme brulee or the fried ice cream.

    (4)

  • George T.

    Get comfy in this time-warp of a supper club. Best during late night. Most reasonable if you take advantage of the decent happy hour deals. Highlights: The zucchini sticks, which are more like zucchini logs, and the decadent gorgonzola cheesecake.

    (3)

  • Adrienne R.

    I love 13 Coins. I really do. I know today is Thanksgiving Day and things are crazy. I even know that I have been pretty spoiled by the level of service provided in Seattle. Today was just bizarre and not so great. We had to ask for bread. It took way too long to get refills of wine. We weren't offered ground pepper on our soup or salads. Other tables got the standard service I expect at 13 Coins. I was disappointed. This is not what I was so looking forward to when we made holiday plans for 13 Coins. Furthermore... I was really actually grossed out when the woman sitting next to us announced to her server that she had her DEAD RELATIVE'S ASHES ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO HER IN A BAG. I'm sorry, but WHAT THE HELL US GOING ON HERE THAT MANAGEMENT WASN'T NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY? PEOPLE EAT ON THIS COUNTER!! I'm thinking it might be a while before I return to 13 Coins. At least as long as it takes for that counter to get a good bleaching.

    (1)

  • Joop V.

    I actually haven't been to 13 Coins for almost 2 years! Finally, I had a chance to go there for a dinner with a another friend this week. We mainly chose this place because it has overall great selection of everything from breakfast to burgers to pasta...to drinks etc. We ordered: soda (refill!), seafood fritata (maybe $15?), 2 sides of appetizers of fried zucchini and fried ravioli (~$7-8 each appetizer) and an orange cake ($6). Overall, all their dishes had huge, generous portion...that it'd be surprising if anyone finish a given dish. Taste-wise, however, this place a disappointment. My friend barely finished 1/4 of the fritata....the taste just wasn't great...and with an overwhelming portion....it just made it sickening to look at the humongous amount of food in front of you. The dough that they used to deep fry the zucchini was way too thick that it didn't cook all the way through and still remained its raw doughy form when biting through it. The fried ravioli was ok...but I mean..it's just hard to mess up on that. The frosting on the orange cake was wayyy too thick and too sweet. The color of the frosting was a bit too solid light orange for me that it just wasn't appetizing looking. Service though was quite good. We had a more senior gentleman who was very polite and very attentive in serving us at our booth. We never had an empty glass of soda refill because he made sure we always had whatever we needed (drinks, food or even dessert). Even after we finished all our food, our waiter didn't mind that we stayed chatting for along time after that from 6:30-9pm (this place is open 24 hours!). Overall a big, good place to catch up with friends..because there's always space and it's open all time of the day. However, if you are hoping for a solid place for food...maybe better looking elsewhere!

    (3)

  • Amy M.

    When I was in high school 13 Coins was our hang out. It was a great place for late night dining. They didn't really tolerate loud high school kids very well and often got horrible service but I always went back for the food. Up till about five years ago I was a regular at 13 coins, my husband and I went in for a meal and found out they changed owners. We noticed the food tasted different and not in a good way. Needless to say we haven't been back in about five years. I figure if I'm going to pay $20 plus dollars a plate I want to know every time I go there it's going to taste the same and I leave there satisfied. A few weeks ago we thought we would give it another shot and it tasted just like the old 13 Coins I love and remember. My favorite is the Chicken Parmesan half white half red sauce, fried ice cream (which is to die for), calamari strips and eggs benedict. I haven't tired much more then that. What can I say I love what I love and I stick with it. My faith has been restored in 13 Coins and I can't wait to go back.

    (3)

  • Lakshmi K.

    Poor service. They got us seated in a place which did not have windows even though there were plenty of window spots open. We kindly asked the lady to get us a window booth and she did not oblige. Another gentleman who works there got us window seats and apologized for the lady's behavior. Extremely over-priced for moderate tasting food. I've had better food. An extra star for the considerate guy otherwise it is definitely a 1 star.

    (2)

  • Cheryl E.

    This is a Seattle icon and late night go-to establishment. I have watched as 13 Coins has evolved over a small portion of their long history. Luckily, they do not leave their roots and it is always a great experience. I have to say I love passing the personal booths as you walk in. Each booth has it's own personal vignette of people dining...this is I believe the charm of 13 Coins - all kinds of diners eating all kinds of very foundational, classic diner food. I love the French onion soup - it has just the right salty to onion to bread to cheese balance. The omelets are famous - huge portions expertly prepared. I have friends who come only for the Crab Louie or pasta. If you are visiting give it a try, it is a wonderful Seattle institution. I continue to dine here for the ambiance, consistency and people.

    (5)

  • Mandolin G.

    I have been going to 13 Coins for about 14 years. The food was amazing and has gone downhill over the years. My friend and I have been going here as a Valentine's Day tradition and everything was great last night until the food came. Her french onion soup was barely warm and my chicken piccata was a decent size but, under cooked. Yes it is busy on Valentine's Day which is fine, the food however is not worth the price and not only this, I sat down and realized that I needed to pull my chair forward. When I lifted the chair to scoot it forward, the seat cushion also lifted and then pinned my finger between the cushion and the chair frame causing an immediate blood blister, extreme pain, a trip to the emergency room where we spent the rest of the holiday freezing our butts off and with me in almost a constant state of an anxiety attack due to stress and pain. The reason I am giving two stars is because the manager was actually very nice and helpful. He also didn't charge us for our dinner because I was injured. I didn't even get the chance to mention that it was under cooked and that the quality of food has been going downhill at a pretty steady pace.

    (2)

  • Mg L.

    The food is soso.. Higher price, bad quality. Only good thing is they open 24/7.............not recommend this place. Denny's like the same thing.

    (1)

  • Jeff F.

    This place has been phenomenal every time I've visited. Their breakfast food is fantastic and their dinner entrees are equally delicious. My favorite dish on the menu is the Crab Eggs Benedict. If you get the chance, sit at the bar with a view of the chef. Great entertainment and toasty warm in the winter!

    (5)

  • Z H.

    I am sure 13 Coins is generally pretty nice, but we had the worst time trying to eat here. It took us nearly an hour to order successfully- our friendly, cheerful waitress would cheerfully run off any time we asked a question or wanted to sample a wine or anything, and it took us several tries to get her to take our orders, and then it took almost another hour before our food finally arrived. When it did, it was delicious (I recommend the cobb salad), but perhaps we were just really hungry from the wait.

    (3)

  • E.B. G.

    I walked away super aggravated and really bummed. The food is worth at least 4 stars. I took it down 2 stars for the aggravation I experienced. The service was sub-par, and service means a lot to me. Everyone was friendly enough, our server (I believe his name was Alex) was even funny at first. But then it just got really cheesy and over the top. He strikes me as one of those guys that if you laugh at one joke he amps the next one up to get a bigger laugh. Cute, but not that cute. He messed up our order a couple of times, then forgot about our table completely. We sat with our drinks empty for almost half an hour. He passed by at least a dozen times and mentioned that he'd be "right back" with the drink. I only ate half of my meal because I was parched and I'm one of those snobs that prefer to have a drink WITH my meal, not after it. When he finally returned with my drink we asked for our check... then waited another half an hour for him to bring us the wrong check. Twice. He brought the wrong freaking check twice. Bottom line: Food is good. Don't expect much from the service. Completely avoid this place if you are not a patient person.

    (2)

  • MR K.

    Okay, I have been hearing about this place for years now especially on 103.7 The Mountain. I have probably been by it a million times and did not stop in until yesterday. I guess this is yet another example of me being my own worst enemy! This place is FANTASTIC! Its somehow managed to capture the old school dinner feeling and yet kick up to high end dinning. I did not venture to the back area where the T.V. was so, I wont speak on it. I was too busy tripping over the seats and booths in the front half near the grill. There are a lot of people who refuse to sit at the bar or near the grill. Whats up with that? Its one of the best seats in the house and you can talk to you cook, see what hes doing, its great. The seats at the bar make you feel like you are a super villain! All you need is to be stroking a cat or something as you spin around in these high back leather chairs. The booths are equally as comfortable but somehow manage to be cut off from everyone else because they are so deep. Its like you have your own world when you sit in them. The food...this place defines comfort food. The fact that they are there 24/7 only adds to this place being truly a hidden gem. I started with the calamari...of course and ended with the chicken scalapini. The calamari was good but, not as much so as the Capital Grille down on 4th...sorry. However, the scallapini was amazing and the only thing I can say is more chicken next time! I simply could not find much to dislike about this place and would HIGHLY recommend it just for the seating alone!

    (5)

  • RB K.

    I have visited this fine establisment serval times while up in the Pacific Notrhwest, the food is generally of good quality and the amibance is one of a kind. The 24/7 is a plus for those late night or early riser sessions. I have had both breakfast and dinner items here and I would say that breakfast or happy hour is the way to go. While the service is solid for the prices they are charging, the service had better be solid! I would also recommend the daily specials. On my most recent visit, everyone in our dinner party was very happy with their food, I made the mistake of ordering the half spaghetti half ravioli plate, the pasta and ravioli we luke warm, at $15 for a plate of pasta, it should arrive hot. I will visit this one of a kind place again but I will make sure it is during happy hour and I will not be ordering pasta again.

    (3)

  • Laura B.

    I have to point out a few things regarding some of these reviews... 1) 13 Coins DID have a distinct "sag" in quality... as noted by The Stranger article on the wall as you walk into the entryway (between outside and inside, effectively)... and they worked daggum hard to bring things back up. 2) ASK QUESTIONS. See, if you are wanting seafood, maybe a 24/7 place isn't it? I can't really say... I asked questions. I found out that the minestrone we shared was all made from scratch, broth never prefab there... quite important when you're like me and MSG makes you utterly sick to the point of taking that booth up on its offer to let you scooch yourself down in a fetal position for 24 hours or so... The first time I went, we'd been to The Saint for Happy hour, to El Corazon for ... um... the Air Sex Championship... and well, everyone else hit the Hurricane. I was actually gonna go to Habesha, but they closed the kitchen early. This place saved us from the Hurricane and its crowd of drunk, smelly, loud, drunk, loud, smelly, drunk people and decidedly awful food (hey, if even the bread is nearly inedible, it's not worth my dime--Subway isn't that far away, after all, and their bread is edible. That first time, I was with a dear vegetarian friend of mine. I LOVE the spinach-gorgonzola ravioli. I've had it since. So have friends. All swooned. I've had the duck. Not as amazing but GOOD. I've had the gorgonzola cheesecake (bits of it): savory, too much for 1 person to eat at one time, so I see it as a great appetizer/finisher in lieu of a cheese plate. Did i mention NUMI teas? They just bring me the whole assortment and even if I use more than 1 bag, they don't charge extra and bring as much H2O as I need. What else? Oh, Hmm, 6? times later, the ravioli is (price and taste matching up) the most frequent meal (loved by ALL even carnivores, BUT if the cheese on top isn't fully melted, have them shove it under the heat lamp--it MUST be melted. Period.... The seafood alfredo was really well done and likewise... so rich it was easy to share. Some came home. It survived a gentle reheating, too. This is my absolute go-to spot when I'm near it, especially as I'm never sure what's open. The prices are high, yep, for much of the food, but who's getting crab/lobster at 3am? That's more a catering thing for me anyway. In any case, hot ravioli, superbly cozy booths, sweet people (SO sweet), managers that care... I'm pretty sure some of the 1 star reviews are--even if recent--not reflective. I've been so many times and NEVER had anything bad. The duck was the only kind of "regular" thing, and the other person LOVED it (it was juicy, tender, prepped right... but the sauce was too mild for me--I want intense berry flavor; theirs was gentle and savory--overall the cost was the reason it's only "ok" to me--expensive stuff and they use local goods as much as possible--what isn't from scratch is from local companies like cucina fresca making a couple special pasta items for them). Anyway, my tired feet, aching back, usually did-too-much-today self always retreat here when I'm stuck in the emptiness that is downtown or Capitol Hill or Lake Union after hours. I have been only writing reviews that I think are needed. This... yeah. They deserve a chance. If you don't like it, SEND IT BACK already. Get something else. They won't be offended if they messed something up/it's too tough or whatnot. They want to make you happy. Both late night managers are active in the prep of foods--they are hands on managers. I appreciate that a LOT. Our most frequent waiter, too, is just awesome, even though he seems kind of shy and is quite "proper" for Seattle. :) PS write comments ... they have paid attention to EVERYTHING I've said... and it's been better (when ordering the same thing) each time. That's a good sign, hmm?

    (5)

  • George B.

    You must at least try this place. If you're not in it for the dinner, at least have a snack and a martini at the bar. Nice staff, dark atmosphere and food is decent. Drinks are very strong which is a personal requirement. The fact I've been there about 10+ times and have not seen children running around and screaming is a plus. TRY THE EGGS BENEDICT, SO GOOD

    (3)

  • Brittany K.

    Our server Chris was awesome. He made wonderful suggestions as to the top meals and some personal favorites. All meals of which were amazing. Great food, great atmosphere. A bit pricey, but I would definitley go again!

    (4)

  • Rylee O.

    I've eaten breakfast, lunch, dinner, and done late night snacking in various areas of the restaurant and bar, and never once have I walked out saying "That service was outstanding." Or "I'll be dreaming of that food for weeks." From most parts of the restaurant - you can see your food being cooked, but they don't serve the freshest ingredients. I always imagine that there is some lowly cook who hasn't made it to the big time (cooking in front of the guests) in the back opening industrial cans of vegetable and meat products. The service is really hit or miss. I think it really depends on what time you are there. I suppose I would be grouchy too if I was serving drunk folks at 3 a.m. But this is the career they have chosen - so they should probably make the most of it. All in all it is a Seattle institution, but anything open twenty-four hours a day is bound to be just average. Which is is exactly how I would describe 13 Coins.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    My husband and I were going out to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Someone had recommended Daniel's Broiler at Leschi Point. What a mistake! It was extremely noisy and the waitress spilled water and ice all over our table and didn't say a word or wipe it up. We left promptly and decided to go to a restaurant we had went to when we were first dating --- 13 coins. I am so glad we did! Our waiter (Bob) was extremely friendly and accomodating, even making sure that the wine glasses my husband had etched as a surprise for me came out w/our dinner. The food was fabulous (calamari appetizer and filet mignons for dinner, and they even comp'd us dessert due to our special occasion). It was so nice and warm sitting by the counter. We had a special evening, thanks to 13 coins!

    (5)

  • Seng S.

    I come here just for the clams. You can't go wrong with the clams and plus 13 Coins open 24 hours. Great food after a night out. I came here with a small group of friends the waiter was cool. Did i mention the clams are good? :-)

    (4)

  • David S.

    We were looking for a late night eatery after seeing the sights at night. The curb appeal was eh... Got inside and each booth was tall and very private, the waitstaff were all very welcoming. The menu options were extensive. Our server was perky for 1030 pm and was very knowledge on their fare and beer offerings. Are party ordered 2 burgers, 2 specials(beef Chili) & fried ravioli. The smoked cheddar on the burger was savory. The Chili specials were good as was the ravioli. All in all a good late night dine

    (4)

  • Tiffany W.

    Some of my favorite items: Pan Fried Yearling Oysters Bucket of Clams "13" Coins Famous Farmer Fries B.A.T. (Bacon Avocado Turkey Sandwich) "13 Coins" Reuben Sandwich Joe's Special Steak David Breast of Chicken Parmigiana "The Believer" Fried Ice Cream (to die for) Few things I enjoy most about this restaurant is the vibe. It's always got a bit of a olden feel. But ever since the remodel, there's more of a mood to the room. It's darker. Especially if sitting in one of their booths. Every cozy, and intimate. I also enjoy the chef's counter, where you're able to see the cooks work their magic. Especially, if its peak time. What a rush! I absolutely love their all-american food!! It's absolutely comfort food!!! It's always such a guilt-full treat when eating here. But every time I start, I just don't want to stop! Yumm! Another asset about this restaurant is that they don't put up too much crap from the guests. They know when to cut you off if you're having a drink too much. They know how to give it to you when you're crossing the line. This is something you don't see everyday at other restaurants. I enjoy this b/c when a guest is being an ass, they are going to be told to either cut it out or get the f-out. Which is quite the scene! But most importantly, they get rid of the obnoxious people disrupting the meal of many more of their guests. I always feel bad for the staff during the weekends when all the clubs/ lounges/ bars close. They always have to babysit and don't think they're going to let you step all over them. They fight back! I definitely give them props for working with a crowd like that!!

    (4)

  • James J.

    Union waitstaff that usually doesn't care. Big, overpriced portions with little flavor. this place used to be reliable for a sandwich and onion soup, but it is the pits now. perhaps a cross between school/corporate food and cheap catering

    (2)

  • M C.

    Everyone needs a good 24 hour joint up their sleeves in time of need, this is mine! It's like family, always open! (even on major holidays) Service = a bit slow, cooks are entertaining Ambiance = Way nicer then your typical Denny's Food = Go with crustaceans (claims, pan friend oysters) Price = $$$$ for what you get Crowd = depending on time Personal Favorite = 24 hours, good one to have when needed Worst = they don't know how to hold back the butter Meal for two = 90 Final Say = You'll find me there on the holidays, or 4 am.Only!

    (4)

  • Marika A.

    I haven't been to @13Coins in #Seattle for 8 yrs or so. It was pleasant to find our that things are staying comfortably same there! We had family brunch and food was so good that our plates were completely empty by the time the waiter came with the check. Chicken liver sauté - yummmm, it's the best. If you like to watch you food prepared - sit at the bar. Otherwise there are comfortable leather trimmed booths for more cozier dining. They are always open till very late for those who like to get some food or dessert after late concert or a movie. And there is a plenty of free parking.

    (4)

  • Christy C.

    I've been here dozens of times, and it's by far my favorite restaurant. All of their dishes are wonderful! My favorite is the chicken marsala, it's devine. We like to come here for special occasions. The food is good and the booths are private.

    (5)

  • Derek B.

    For the last 10 years that my wife and I have been together, she has tried to get me to go to 13 Coins. She had fond memories of the place, and their kind waitstaff. I heard it was a little pricey, but worth the extra um...coin. Well, my mother-in-law just moved back to Seattle, and we ended up there looking for a bite and perhaps some nostalgia for my newly transplanted family member. The food ended up being pretty bland. My pan fried trout was borderline dry, yet lacked the crispy skin that makes pan fried fish tasty. No sauce or accompaniments to the fish, just mushy spaghettini. A hard bite to swallow at $30. My Mom had extremely tasteless fettuccine alfredo, and my wife had the chicken parmesan. I found the chicken parmesan to be mushy and tasteless (there's that word again.) Also, for some reason, the chicken parmesan was covered in chicken gravy, instead of marinara. The wife ordered dessert, and her piece of pie came brick hard and cold from the walk in. When notified of this, our waiter apologized and gave us our bill. No offer of a different piece of pie or offer of another dessert. The antipasto plate is low quality and uninspired, the drinks weak, and the bread served cold. $130 for 3 people's lackluster dinner and drink is atrocious. My Mother-in-law even dismissed this place as "not being the restaurant she remembered." Strong recommendation to avoid wasting your money here.

    (1)

  • Patrick M.

    Every time I walk into 13 Coins I half expect to see the ghost of Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin, smoking and enjoying a giant steak. To me it feels like a 60's Hollywood movie-star hangout kind of vibe. You owe it to yourself to sit at the Chef's counter and watch the action as the food is prepared. Why hole yourself up in a booth when there's a great live cooking show right in front of you? As soon as you sit down, your server will bring you a complimentary antipasto tray with salami, veggies, and various pickled items, along with a basket of bread. It's a nice touch and part of the old-school charm of 13 Coins. Not everything on the menu can be trusted. I recommend sticking to breakfast (try the Eggs Benedict) or one of their many steaks. The Steak David is extremely decadent, topped with crab meat and hollandaise. The 16 oz Top Sirloin is huge and actually a pretty good value. A cup of French onion soup is always a tasty addition, with a golden brown and delicious topping of cheese. Tip: Most dishes come with a big side of pasta, which isn't that great. Ask your server what other side options they have and you'll find them to be very accommodating. Much of the food here is more expensive than you'd expect it to be, but when you're hungry and everything else is closed, it sure beats Denny's. Seattle's 24-hour dining scene is pretty limited, and 13 Coins is about the best you can do.

    (3)

  • Dave M.

    I would like to second Alyson's review as I was one of the well dressed, well behaved members of our party of 6! When I mentioned that fact that it was odd for a bar to stop serving before 1:15 I got a snide "how long have you been in Seattle" response from the bar tender. Ummm, let me think..... 10 years beyotch! I got an idea 13, when you operate in a city with a ridiculously early last call, don't make it any more ridiculous than it already is! It just makes you look ridiculous!

    (1)

  • Jack N.

    Very unusual kind of place. I have been here many times. Great martini's and steaks. Desserts are good too.

    (3)

  • Jaime G.

    There is something charming about anachronistic places like 13 Coins. It reminds me of mafia-owned joints back in New York City that are open all night and have everything you can think of on the menu (but none of it especially good). I heard about it a long time before I went there. Two friends who love good food said they wanted to take me, not because the food was so good but more that it was one of those Seattle experiences (like going to get a bag of Dick's for the first time). Actually, the feeling I get from going into 13 Coins is reminiscent of what it is like to go into The Dresden Room in Los Angeles, or perhaps like the old Chasens, with a bit less of the charm. The place is definitely old school. The decor and menus are stuck in time. I've eaten there two or three times. I didn't get sick. The food was about what I expected. It is not the kind of place that is trying to impress anyone. It concerns me that their menu options are as diverse as they are as they don't seem to have nearly the amount of customer turnover as it would require to keep all of those things fresh and in stock. A menu that broad reeks of pre-fab, frozen food restaurant supplies and kitchen shortcuts. Seattle sometimes seems like a place that rolls up the sidewalks at 10pm so it is great that there is a place that has everything and is open all night. Part of me feels good about supporting 13 Coins principally because it is a dinosaur and restaurants with that much character should be kept open if for no other reason that so we can see how far we've come since the cuisine of the 1970's. But that's not really the best reason that you should want to go into a restaurant. All things considered, you should try it once. Go in without expectations.

    (3)

  • Denice R.

    Looks like I'm one of the few who enjoys 13 coins! WOW, well all I can say is that I've been coming here infrequently for late-late-night dining for over 20 years and I've always been happy with my meal and my service. I almost always get a pasta dish and can't remember a time I've been disappointed with it. I love the cozy and private high-back booths. Given the options for late-late night dining, I can't imagine going anyplace else if I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • Sarah K.

    I had the most expensive, terrible breakfast here... granted it was 3 am but I was plastered and starving and my standards were not very high. The antipasto platter was the shittiest thing I have seen in awhile. My advice get a hotdog off the street or go to Dicks so much better and so much cheaper!

    (2)

  • Brian G.

    I came in with a couple of friends tonight and had a wonderful time. The service is great (thanks Dave!), the food was delicious and served on stylish plates, and the atmosphere in the lounge was perfect, including the subtle Christmas lights. What made this experience perfect was the fact that we weren't chased out of the lounge after last call and the closing of the bar itself. I'm sure we would have been asked to more eventually but we left before the 2:00am deadline. It was such a surprise that we were able to finish at our own rate and not be hassled. Thank you Dave(again!).

    (5)

  • Bec J.

    Fresh, colorful greens on my salad! AND it was served with a chilled fork! The chicken was cooked perfectly! Next time I am in Seattle, I will eat here!

    (5)

  • Angelina L.

    We couldn't decide if it was early or late after our night out and the sun was rising, but we did know one thing... We were hungry!!! 13 Coins is open 24 hours and they have food of all sorts (from breakfast to dinner), so all of us could probably find something to eat. A table of 5 fit comfortably in one of their booths and the service was fast. In fact the waiter had to come back one time to get our order, since some of us hadn't quite decided yet. Our food arrived shortly after we ordered. The food itself, well was a little pricey and mediocre, but at that time in the morning or night, ok we're back to is it early or late, pretty much anything would do!!! The environment itself reminds me of a place set back in the 70s with the large booths and decor. It is a Seattle icon and one of the well known places to go after a long night that has turned into an early morning.

    (3)

  • Louise M.

    13 Coins, I was sooo rooting for you. How could you be so awful? The appetizer basket had veggies in it that were so old, they would have bounced if they had hit the floor. The bread we were served was old, stale. Overcooked eggs with salty Hollandaise - smoked salmon that was unrecognizable. Chicken Buttermilk salad with avocados... the avocados were inedible (they were not ripe). They deserve 0 stars for their food, and are getting one star for their service. At least the service was good. I used to love this place. What happened in the last 5 years? Yuck! It was almost comically bad. I thought that someone was playing a joke on us. But no, it was all around tragically terrible.

    (1)

  • Akvile H.

    I had no idea that this place did late night until this past weekend! Amazing! The venue is really nice, the staff are friendly and dressed sharp, the food is good, however the prices could be a little lower. I would go here again since I enjoyed the food and drinks, perhaps next time for happy hour (since I hear it is good). My whole group and I got breakfast foods and everyone liked what they got. We sat in a huge and comfy booth (which I recommend you do as well), however, the bar area looked cool too.

    (4)

  • Darrin Q.

    Very much doubt you can find a better place that is open 24 hours a day. Very solid food, great drinks and a old school atmosphere. Highly recommend eating here, any time you're in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Nio S.

    Thank god for this place, especially when its late at night and you want good food. Don't get me wrong, this place is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for and everything here is really good. The atmosphere of this place reminds me of those fancy 1920's restaurants where mobsters go out to hang out or discuss business. Just to warn the people of great size, preferably waist 40 and beyond...the access into the booths and bar chairs are quite slim so going in and out to sit down can be a challenge for the bigger crowd. Over all I thought this place delivered decent quality food and excellent service.

    (3)

  • Alex T.

    24 hours, free parking in downtown. I personally think this is one of the coolest restaurants I've ever been to, the seating arrangement is fun, comfortable, and a bit strange. Just walking in here and sitting down is an experience in itself. Our waitress was quick and attentive, nothing special though. Their food is a decent 3 stars, considering the price. My sister put it this way, it's like a high-end Denny's, but a GOOD one at that! My sister had her chicken steak, hashbrowns and eggs, which were just super solidly made. Definitely comfort food. I had the linguine pesto, which was great at first, but nothing really to rave about at the end of the day. We also had the french onion soup which was layered with TONNNSS of cheese. Delicious! Was it the best food I've ever had? No. Was it one of the most unique places I've been to? Yes! Since it's 24 hours, I'll probably be back.

    (3)

  • Helen K.

    I had an awful experience here last night. I ordered a $35 rib eye med rare and it was dry, rubbery and awful. Our server Preston said that he would take it off the tab, but instead they discounted it by 15%. I think it had to do with his manager all I know is that I've been here many times and I will NOT be returning. I love Preston, but the fact that my steak tasted like crap and the fact that I was told that it would be taken care of, and it wasn't makes me very upset. I usually get the steak and eggs or the believer and it's always good but this experience ruined it for me.

    (1)

  • Rochelle L.

    It's really hit or miss with this diner. Yeah, it's really busy if you come in at 2-3am, but if you happen to come in before that time, orders should be pretty correct and put out in a timely fashion. But if you come in at bar rush hours don't expect to get anything you ordered right. I do have a gripe about take out service... I did order before bar rush and it was a to-go order, and when I got home, half of my order was missing or wrong. And it's not like you can really check the order because they tape the boxes shut, and unless you wanna go home and have cold food, just leave it alone. But, it sucks to put your faith into the hands of someone that doesn't give two craps if you got your whole food order or not and probably threw everything in a box hastily and carelessly without checking to see if it was all there before closing it all up for pick up. Really sucks. Other than that, it's good when you want some "fine diner" in the middle of the night and you're present to let them know if there was something wrong with your food so they can help right then.

    (3)

  • Nerick M.

    I remember the first time I came here was for an interview a couple of years ago. I walked into the dimly lit restaurant and was expecting something just a little different. It's basically a darker Denny's-type with slightly better food and tall, hidden booths. I thought this place was just "OK" for what they advertised as "24-hour fine dining". I guess the best thing I do like about this place is that it is 24 hours, something that's kind of hard to find in the city of Seattle (as far as I know). Hey, maybe I do want to grab some "breakfast" at 3:00am with some friends after leaving downtown. The food is alright. I guess I was expecting that part to be a little better. I've tried the sandwiches and the breakfasts there. I have to say that the breakfasts are pretty filling with their generous portions. I guess they should get like half a star for their originality, like their high-backed chairs facing the kitchen area where you can watch the chefs prepare your meal. In any event, give it a try. If you're getting the munchies late at night, at least you know one place that's open in the city where you can chill and get down on some tasty food.

    (3)

  • Shannon S.

    This past weekend I had the honor of eating at 13 Coins Restaurant in Seattle...TWICE. When we walked up the hill and turned the corner the first thing I said I hope this is not another Denny's. Meaning I wanted somethig a bit more nice. To my surpise it was fabulious on the inside.... and.the food is to die for. I went back twice for the blackened Chicken. It's a special they have on Saturdays so be sure to go then :). I just wish they could deliver all the way to Houston, Texas. :) Anyway.... they make The Space Needle food taste like ... well lets just say for your moneys worth... 13 Coins is worth every penny....NOT The Space Needle.....TRUST me.. and the service is GREAT at 13 coins. If I ever end up in Seattle again 13 Coins is the first place I'm eating at .. AGAIN :).

    (5)

  • Debby N.

    This was just an ok experience for my family. It was our daughter's 40th birthday, so we wanted it to be nice for her. Unfortunately, her salad was brought to her with the dressing on it when she asked for the dressing on the side. Then for her dinner they brought the entirely wrong meal. So while we were all eating, she had to sit and wait for over 15 minutes while we all ate. My dinner was ok, but the fries were hard and uncooked, same with my husband. Also the coleslaw was just cut up cabbage on the plate, so I don't think they should call it coleslaw. The booth was fun and private for talking. The waitress was mediocre and had to be asked for things like coffee etc...So all in all it wasn't much of a special dinner for our daughter. They did compensate her with a free cheesecake for her trouble.

    (3)

  • Soumit S.

    Fancier and Overpriced Denny's with shittier food quality. The Escargo was complete tasteless, I felt like chewing on a soft rubber (having tried originals in France, the taste in 13 coins were just mortifying). The eggs benedict is just below average quality with above average price. I felt that the eggs were too hard boiled/well done for my taste. The hashbrowns was large in quantity although nothing specially different from any shady place. Will never go back.

    (2)

  • Thomas V.

    How can you hate a place that let's you eat even though your basically blacked out?! :) Now granted...if you are trying to have a peaceful date night or a solid B- dinner and 13 coins disappoints...shame on you :) have a drink. Anyways this place always blows a hole in my wallet or stomach :) sometimes both. I order at 2:00am+ Spaghetti Carbonera I think its $18 ish...however then I end up buying food for my friends as I'm done eating because I just want to get the hell home and pass out. 13 Coins is truly a staple of Seattle. But...if you do not like the high prices and having to hike it up Denny...you can visit 13 Coins ugly sister at 5 Point Cafe:)

    (5)

  • Pam M.

    Was there for Restaurant Week. Had the Coconut Prawns, Chicken Parmesan, and cheesecake. So So Good. They were out of the dip they normally have, but those prawns were so good they stand on their own. The cream sauce really makes the The whole chicken dish. The cheesecake was good. Our waiter was excellent though busy.

    (5)

  • J K.

    It's a great late night place to eat. Private tables. Nice staff. The food is above average. When it's 3 am, you're starving and you don't want a greasy spoon (Beth's, Hurricane) then this is the place for you.

    (3)

  • Jencen R.

    Went here for prom dinner and my entire group was disappointed. We all split appetizers with our dates, split a salad and got simple pasta entrées with 2 drinks and the bill was around $100! We all wish we had gone somewhere better, even at Daniels or Joeys we could have spent the same and gotten steak and potatoes and been so much more satisfied. I am not sure about the breakfast, and I had no idea that they are open 24 hours but for your prom dinner, you want a place that is perfect, and especially a place where the waited can properly ring in the orders. He rung the 16 of us up together and split it pretty evenly but some couples got more than others and it wasn't fair to those who split to pay for the couples who got their own plates.

    (2)

  • Lisa C.

    So I was all hyped to go here after hearing about it on The Splendid Table, apparently it's the secret fun place people go. I'll admit the place has a fun, dark, secret-y kinda feel. The place is full of big dark booths, and the bar is so dark you can't even see the floor. It's a bonus that it's open for 24 hours. The cocktails are good, but really pricey. I had a french 75 that gave me a great buzz. The food was not so great, I ordered the scallops and they were rubbery in a really strange sauce that had an overly fishy/metallic taste to them. I also wasn't a huge fan of the pile of plain noodles that accompanied all the dishes. Mitchell had a completely non-memorable pasta dish. It just seemed too expensive for the completely blase food fair. Maybe I'll have to try the breaskfast/brunch menu, to be fair The Splendid Table did say the best food there was the hash browns.

    (2)

  • Mona N.

    Edit: apparently it's 13 Coins, not Thirteen Coins - whatever. So I checked out the other reviews and to all the haters, I wonder if you're the types who go to Costco expecting Masa level sashimi. Get something called common. frickin. sense. _______________________ Help, they're going to make me fat. The breakfasts are bomb and they have the best. hash browns EVER. Love love LOVE this joint and especially the staff: Zack, Jason, Chuck, especially Debra (and a few others whose names I forgot). That is all.

    (5)

  • Alan R.

    It's worth a trip to 13 Coins for the atmosphere and the service. Both are some of the best that I've come across in my time in Seattle. The food is pretty good, and the only thing that holds this place back from getting a full five stars. The atmosphere is very lounge like, and the last time I went in there was a jazz duo playing. It was a lousy cold night, but a seat next to the fireplace, a good drink and great music made it a really good experience.

    (4)

  • Pasha N.

    This weekend I ate at both the downtown Seattle location and the Sea-Tac location. At the downtown location, my sister had the audacity to declare this place the next "Cracklas" (see my review for Atlas Foods, R.I.P.) I, however, cannot bring myself to make such a declaration, unfortunately. Don't get me wrong: - The hours are great (24-7, 365, no joke, all 365 days) - Breakfast served ALL DAY (Both times I had the Bacon & Eggs) - The wait staff was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. - Sea-Tac's location is RIGHT NEXT to the airport entrance! - Environment was great. The booths are ginormous! You walk in and feel like you should be about 200lbs heavier, with an unhappy/unfaithful wife at home, making 6-figures, and smoking a genuine cuban cigar while sipping some kind of expensive whiskey. The Sea-Tac's location, the bacon was a little on the burned side, as were the hashbrowns. (To their credit, however, the hasbrowns are not greasy at all, which is just a preference of mine) I'm willing to go with the "that was just a fluke" theory for the Sea-Tac place. And maybe not being over the memories that Cracklas brought is haunting me. I think the best thing to do is to keep making a point to go to either one when I'm in town just to see if it will erase Cracklas out of my head. We were wondering how we'd incorporate the word "Crack" into this restaurant's name. But that may take some time and more visits as well....I'm definitely going to be going back again.

    (4)

  • Nancy S.

    Went here for breakfast this weekend! Yay for crab Benedict it was great! Cozy vintage booths with friendly servers. Everything our party ordered was good, including joe's special. Am absolutely going back the next time we are in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    I went with a small group of friends and sat in a booth, which has very high walls. The ambient lighting is soft. The place seems too classy for shorts and a T-shirt, but probably not enough to require very formal wear. There is a complimentary appetizer dish of random finger foods (cherry tomatoes, etc). There is a minimum food purchase of $6 (?) per person! Sharing a dish will add an additional $2! As I already ate when I arrived, I got myself a manly Mangotini. Surprisingly, they did not skimp on the alcohol like many other restaurants would do. The glass was not wiped down apparently, as my fingers stuck to the mango-ness on the stem. There is a bar with happy hour, and there are live bands on certain days. They are open 24 hours a day, and yes they serve breakfast items all day. If you are looking to satisfy your steak and eggs needs, you might be better served at Denny's, where it would seem the quality is roughly the same (how can eggs be cooked differently?), but the price difference is much more noticeable.

    (3)

  • Jacob H.

    After a long day of going to a game and drinking with my friends we picked this place to enjoy some good food and a bloody mary. The menu was great, almost too many choices to choose from but once the choices were made happy win the food. Everything was great and will go back in the future I just wish the service was sharper, more than once we had to sit there waiting for our drinks or a server to talk to. All in all worth going back.

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    Came here on a Saturday night at 11:30ish for some grub after going to the Key Arena for comedy show. I've been here before in the dining room area and have always had good, attentive and friendly service. Tonight was not the case. In fact, it was quite the opposite! Maybe it was cause we sat in the lounge area. What a bad decision that was... honestly, we should have waited that 15 minutes to sit in the dining room. Now I know. So we sat ourselves in the lounge. It was super dark and there was live music, not horrible. So we wait... and wait... and wait... We finally get some dinner menus and order our drinks. The drinks came out quick, but the water stayed on the bar for a good 10-15 minutes. WTH! It should be the FIRST thing you serve customers. The server said it'd be right out, but she passed it a few times and didn't even care to bring them. I usually wouldn't be this PO'd about not getting water... but I was super dehydrated! C'mon now! Anywho, we finally get our water and she took our order. **NOTE** The prices have definitely increased over the years, I'm not sure their food quality is worth the sticker shock. It was also happy hour at the time. So then we wait.... and wait... and wait..,., This lounge is seriously understaffed... it was ONE waitress for a good 10 parties or so. It took RIDICULOUSLY long to get ANYTHING. Need to get her attention? Good luck on that.... So we finally get our food. Monte Cristo, I didn't try it. A frittata, was super bland. Farmers omelette, also super bland. My HH meatball sliders on cibatta was very good though. Worthy of the two stars I gave. The boys needed condiments for their super bland food.. but while waiting, the food just got cold. Eventually I was able to flag down a manager (I think) and got the boys their stuff. The food already sucked at that point. We also ordered two beers, which they forgot. I had to remind them 3 times. Oh! And the waitress didn't even know what beers were on tap, because she didn't know what "being on tap" meant! So frustrating. So after the 4th inquiry on our beers... the manager decided it was funny to bring the two beers to the table and go "BAM!". Sorry, I'm not impressed by your magical skills to get beers to appear 20 minutes later. Also, if you tell me the beers are being poured as we speak.. make sure I can't see the bar as it is clear no one was pouring anything. We finally finish and are able to leave at 1:30am. Pretty freaking ridiculous. Not worth the $115 bill. I won't be back. Also, another note for the manager (or whoever he was)... if you do choose to smoke, mask it with cologne or something! I don't appreciate you leaning into me while I eat and stinkin' of cigarettes.

    (2)

  • Julie M.

    Unbeatable atmosphere--dark and warm. The high-back counter seats give you a perfect view of the cooks, who seem unfazed by the occasional bursts of flame that roar past them. The staff is thoroughly professional. They seem genuinely glad to see you (unlike most places where they're obviously thinking "Do I have to wait on another one?"). Great selection, from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. I tried the steaks, sandwiches, desserts and have no complaints. Above all, the French onion soup is the best on this planet. I've been to both locations and find no difference. Don't worry about the time, it's open 24 hours.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    French onion had way too much cheese. Had the veal. A little too acidic. Pasta was overcooked.

    (2)

  • Matthew M.

    It's like eating in Pat Cashmans hair. I mean that in the most endearing way possible. Pat Cashman is a local celebrity that use to do this skit on Almost Live, I don't recall the entire skit I just remember he was schmarmy as all get out and his hair must have had about 3 quarts of motor oil in it. Imagine if you will Vegas being channeled through a car dealer, your kinda cool uncle and you have pat cashman and 13 coins. I love cheesecake. I ordered my cheesecake. My cheesecake had pineapples in it, with strawberries on top. All of the food is like this. EXTREME in a 1950's Dean Martin over the top weird but good sorta way. Remember those crazy cookbooks your grandmother had laying around that called for pinapples in everything. Like mmm pinapple, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Maybe its just me but Iam pretty sure 13 coins is cooking from those books. 13 coins is in the wrong place and the wrong time. It belongs back in the 50's, in Vegas. It would have been a place that the classy dames and dukes hung out after a long night of listening to sinatra and gambling. Maybe next time I wear a tux, get in a fist fight with a manager, stumble drunk with my singer friend and dance in the rain I will go to 13 coins to top off my night, proper.

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  • Carletta M.

    Had lunch here last week and the service was not good at all.. also my omelette had a piece of wax paper in from the cheese... i pulled this out as the host was walking by and he played it off. Unacceptable! I actually had stomach issues the whole day after that... not good at all! I've been ehre plenty of times and haven't had any issues as they have great happy hour specials at night :).. after this experience it really ruined it for me.

    (2)

  • Aaron E.

    Personally, I feel like all these people complaining about how bad the food is and how expensive it is and how there are better late night eating options are crazy. 13 Coins food is medicore and is overpriced for what you get, but please tell me where else I might stuff my face with pretty darn tasty Eggs Benedict at 3 am?? Where else can I get (quite tasty) Fried Ravioli after hitting up the bars all night? $55 for two appetizers, a cup of soup and a Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict ain't cheap, but what are your other options? Hurricane? Eeeewwww. Denny's??? I'll pass. Fast Food? Maybe if I had a few more drinks. When it comes down to it the servers are all way entertaining and Breakfast food is consistently good. Notice I said Breafast food is consistently good. Non-breakfast food is not so tasty. I've had some really bad tasting pastas, steaks and salads here and the prices are pretty intense for what you get! But my personal favorite is definitely the Eggs Benedict. The Hollandaise sauce is creamy and slightly tangy and citrusy. So buttery as well! And Fried Ravioli? Interesting..... crispy, cheesy, gooey goodness! Beyond these items though everything is pretty hit or miss. The salads are always bland, soggy and overdressed. The steaks come pretty chewy and the seafood doesn't seem especially fresh. Overall, the menu seems pretty outdated but there are a few winners on the menu. Breakfast! Seriously, go for breakfast items. It may not be the best establishment to go to during "normal" eating hours, but after a night of drinking and clubbing this place hits the spot... and I really can't think of anywhere else to eat that's remotely decent at 3 am so feel free to give this place a try!

    (3)

  • Je G.

    While I have great late night memories of 13 Coins circa 9 years ago, I was disappointed by the breakfast I had there with friends recently. Our snooty server should have tipped us off to the mediocre experience that lay ahead, but we were hopeful. When my husband asked the server if the grapefruit or oj was fresh, his response was bordering on disgust as he said, "No, man, it's from a can". I suppose the servers there don't appreciate questions about the menu items...how rude of us! I asked for an eggs florentine without the egg, which i've done at many places and it's never been a problem- should it be that much trouble to NOT cook an egg and put it on the plate?????? When my food arrived, the egg was there on the plate drowning underneath the overly oily and far too salty/lemony hollandaise sauce, sitting atop the sopping wet not at all crispy english muffin. As most people do, I adore the vintage over the top decor of 13 Coins, but the food has gone downhill and the service has most definitely followed. If you're in the market for something tasty and sassy, I would suggest Glo's Diner or Peso's for a yummy breakfast in a fun atmosphere...sorry, 13 Coins- your service isn't worth a dime.

    (1)

  • Michael L.

    Usually eat here when my friend gets into town late night from a business trip. The food is always good. The wait staff is always attentive. I just feel like the place is missing something to give it 4 stars. Their trout special is GREAT! Ate the Halibut special last time I went there with my friend. The special was amazing...except the serving size. For some reason I received twice the amount of fish my friend did. When we pointed it out to the waiter he never addressed the issue.

    (3)

  • Nikolai N.

    Never had a bad experience here! Ever been in the mood for a great steak or sandwich at 3 am? I sure have and 13 Coins is the place to go for that! Awesome food, awesome vibe, awesome service. It is a tad expensive but it is totally worth it!

    (5)

  • Lilly T.

    I came here for a late dinner at around 1030 or 11p with a small group. The atmosphere was dark and really old-fashioned. We were brought back to the 1930's with the music, decor, and cushion seating! A fun and new experience. The food wasn't that great, but decently priced. My friends ordered off of the 'breakfast' menu and I got the French Dip ($10). The bread was a bit dry, but the fries were good! I also tried a chocolate cake on their special dessert menu and it was perfectly moist! $5 for cake + $2 a la mode. Not too bad! It is one of those places that you just have to try. Setting and mood are worth a trip though if you like that kind of era! It is also open 24-hours, which can be convenient. They have a parking lot so parking isn't a big issue!

    (3)

  • Jenny A.

    Unique, fun atmosphere with semi-private booths. Food was overprcied for diner fare and service was slow. Would only return if I had no other options for the evening.

    (2)

  • S M.

    We first went to 13 Coins years ago for breakfast. We sat at the counter and watched them cooking our food right in front of us. It was fun and the wild salmon was delicious. Since then, more than once my husband had mentioned that we should go back. Last week we were trying to find a place for dinner and 13 Coins came up for its free parking, which is rare in downtown Seattle. This time it was a party of six including 2 kids. Sitting at the counter was no longer an option. They seated us at the large dining room in the back. It was more formal than your typical diner. We were wondering what kind of food would be listed on the menu--would it still be the diner food we remembered? Would it still be affordable? The menu is a mix of diner food and fine dinning dishes. We ordered a few appetizers, salad, pasta, and some breakfast food. The steamed claims with pesto were so good that I wanted to drink the sauce from the bowl. My friend's son, who originally said he was not hungry, finished the entire plate of pasta without sharing. I would recommend going there for either some late night fare (open 24 hours) or before 3 PM for brunch (a different menu to take advantage of.) And, sitting at the counter if you can-- it is more fun that way.

    (4)

  • Naurry K.

    High-class IHOP with a full bar. 'Nuff said.

    (3)

  • Brian C.

    Love this place for the late night visit!! 13 Coins is just nostalgic Seattle food for me. I have had a number of dishes from Steak to breakfast and haven't been disappointed once. Spectacular service!!

    (4)

  • S Y.

    I went here with my buddy at 3 AM. Got the chicken fried steak and eggs and it was delicious. The country gravy had bacon pieces in it and my hash browns was crispy, greasy, and just right. My friend got the mexi scramble and he enjoyed it. The prices are a bit high for breakfast food ($14 for each) but it is open 24 hours and there aren't many other choices in S. Lake Union after bar close. The service was great and the drunk crowd was friendly. Sitting at the counter in high back leather swivel chairs made me feel like a villain in a Bond movie or Capt. Picard. I will be back.

    (4)

  • J. L.

    Disclaimer: I came to 13 coins for a snack with some friends so I can't comment on the restaurant as a whole. I'm giving it 3 stars because I didn't get a super strong impression either way. What I do remember is that the dessert was good, but that the food was only so-so. The calamari was not what we expected, and we didn't get a warning that it wasn't the deep-fried kind. The dishes were also slightly on the pricey side. On the other hand, the service was friendly and the ambiance was very cute. And I like that it stays open pretty late.

    (3)

  • Linda K.

    Being coming to 13 Coins since the late 70s and I still come here so they must be doing something right. A big part of their success is that they are open 24 hours, the food is pretty good and the drinks are well poured. They have up and down turns. Some really bad food was served while they where filing for chapter 11 back in the 80s. I took a break from them for awhile and went back tonight for late night food and drink. Drink was great but they changed the recipe for spinach salad. Not as good as it used to be but just ok now.

    (4)

  • Alicia M.

    I came to 13 Coins w/ my bf a few weeks ago. It was our anniversary and we wanted to start the day with breakfast, but we are late risers and didn't get around to the whole breakfast thing until noon. haha. So we thought of 13 Coins because they serve everything all day long! and we've been wanting to try it for a while. The atmosphere was quite nice. We got a high-back booth to ourselves and it was very cozy. Service was great. I got the eggs benedict and my bf got the seafood melt. He liked it, but it wasn't really my thing. My eggs benedict were not very impressive, especially for the price. Our 'breakfast' ended up being $60 (2 entrees & a bloody mary). Definitely not stoked about that. I don't think the quality was worth the price, but they do have to charge a premium for 24hr dining! I may return to 13 Coins if I am barhopping in the area and crave some late night food, but I don't think I would necessarily plan on coming here. It is a place to check out though if you don't mind the price. Oh, and the bus-boy was fabulous. He's definitely not one of my friends or anything..... ; )

    (3)

  • Nancy T.

    13 Coins: 1) over-priced diner food 2) nice decor...a lot nicer than your ordinary diner 3) ummm...i 'think' you're open 24 hours?! 4) the place to dine post clubbin'...so we were told 5) was my grilled cheese sandwich really $20?! 6) oh hell! i guess when ur drunk and it's 3am...it doesn't really matter, right?

    (2)

  • Jac J.

    I love Food, I love good food and this place is pretty gosh darn good! I had the delicious Veggie Omelet with Egg whites. And an I say my mouth is watering while I type this review. No, I did not stumble in here after one of my late night endeavors but had a lovely brunch with a dear friend. I would definitely recommend this place to those special occasioners out there. I recommend it to them because it can be a little pricey for a routine breakfast. There is only two recommendation, I would make : Lower your price and use less oil otherwise must try to place if you ever come to Seattle, its part of Seattle's food legacy. Must Try: Veggie Omelet.

    (4)

  • Michelle d.

    First time I went here, my boyfriend and I were dressed very nice, it was about 2am and busy. We also sat at the lavish seats at the counter. We were about to order an item, and as we were mentioning it, the waiter mentioned that it was not very good that night, and gave us some lovely helpful suggestions for what was good that evening! and... let me tell you. Our food was absolutely amazing! If you have any question based off the negative comments on the food quality on yelp. JUST ASK THE WAITER. They are wonderful with suggestions, and they don't JUST recommend the most expensive thing on the list. Also, even though it was 2am, they staffed for it. We got our meal quite promptly! 2nd time we went. It was early afternoon, we were dressed... um.. not so nice (Him in black car-harts and a hoodie, and me in t-shirt/yoga pants haha!). Although I was concerned our service would not be as excellent, I was proven wrong. We still got treated like KINGS! After that, we were hooked. We always expect amazing service, and receive it every.single.time. We tip our waiters very well for their amazing service. Yes, the place is pricey for most. But, if you can afford it, you NEED to eat here, or at LEAST try it!

    (5)

  • Joeboy A.

    4AM, drunk,tired...and hungry...WHY THIS PLACE... As walking up to this spot...i was feeling fancy...and fancy is wat i got...i know i could have gone to somewhere different, but i wanted something out of the norm..the food was great, and the SERVICE was excellent..specially at 4AM IN THE MORNING..i figure they would be tired, stressed...and all that other stuff that comes into play that early in the morning...but the staff was great...and plus our group ( 3ppl ) was the only ones in there...i think they had there drunk rush already...but all in all...good food, and great service(too me) clean atmosphere...i ordered the BELIEVER, and i must say...to die for, the chicken was breaded perfectly, the pasta was perfect..and the sauce was unbelievable, but i believed.....the breakfast looks good, i didnt want to go that route because i figure i could of gone to 5 spot for the same thing...kinda.. but all in all, great spot if ya got the money to spend for late night eats...ill check it out around the 2ISH time frame and see how crazy it gets...and a lil less drunk...

    (4)

  • Jonn D.

    The Best "Fried Ice Cream" anywhere! and you can get it 24hrs a day. Now that's what I'm talking about!

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    I had been wanting to go here for years but its location is sort of out of the way and I never remember it when we're trying to think of a place for dinner. The other night we happened to be driving home to Queen Anne from Capitol Hill around 10pm looking for a restaurant that would still be open, and we decided to finally try 13 Coins. The outside looked a little sketchy to me, but once we got inside I was totally blown away! The decor is a 60's/70's posh lounge number, with brown leather tall back booths and tall swivel chairs at the bar. It was moody and dark, with flattering lighting and a nice marble bathroom. The waiters were all wearing bow ties, and you get an old fashioned relish tray with your bread when you sit down. It was part Mad Men, part Twin Peaks, and part The Shining. It's fairly expensive but you get a lot of food and I felt like the quality was good and it was definitely worth it, especially for the atmosphere. It made me want to put on an evening gown and drink a bunch of highballs, make an important business decision, seduce a spy, then make another important business decision. I wish I could have seen it in its heyday , it absolutely oozes with suggestions that all kinds of scandalous happenings went on here :)

    (5)

  • Becky W.

    A great way to end 2011. We were seated in the bar area and I am so glad we did. The atmosphere was perfect to start our night off. I had the seafood saute. It was very good and their pasta was awesome. I wish we had more time to hear the musicians that were setting up but we were just starting our night out and had to move to the next place.

    (4)

  • Amanda R.

    I moved from Seattle years ago. But every time I'm in town, I have to go there. It's amazing that the staff is so loyal - people have worked there for 20+ years! I love seeing the familiar faces and their service is amazing. The fried ice cream is a weakness for me.... and the french onion soup. But I highly recommend the hamburger... and breakfast is really good. GOD, I miss having it around the corner. Can you PLEASE open a location in Los Angeles???

    (5)

  • Janu V.

    First I would like to say the service is great. Our server was very attentive and thoughtful and we had a good experience up until the food arrived mostly based on the decor of the restaurant and the smile of our server. However the food was so terrible and so damn expensive when it arrived that I will NEVER go back to this place in a million years. I don't know how else to put it. We split the steak and lobster entree and a piece of apple pie and the bill was 94 dollars. Had you of seen the size and flavor of our lobster tail and fillet you would immediately understand that it was far from worth it on any front. I could have gone to the Palace Kitchen if they were still open and had one of the best steaks of my life for half the price. I guess that is the key word, IF they were still open. I think we can all agree that 13 coins is only afloat because they have no late night competition. I can only hope that some restaurateur reads this and decides to fill the gap in Seattle's culinary heart. Until then, I can get better food at Denny's and end up spending a hundred bucks less.

    (1)

  • Lonny C.

    Drinks and appetizers for happy hour then the amazing shrimp louis salad for dinner. Tami in the lounge is a great server. I especially love the fried calamari. Went into the restaurant and Randall served us and he was great too! Will be back as usual

    (5)

  • Jeff G.

    I got back here a few days ago for breakfast and had a pretty mediocre experience. The waiter was a complete goofball who didn't seem to know what he was doing, and in fact he disappeared halfway through our meal. He asked if I wanted hash browns with my Hungarian Joes Special which I said yes to. But he made no mention that it was an additional 5 bucks(the menu is very hard to decipher as far as sides are concerned). The substitute waiter brought my Joes which had no sour cream or mushrooms and when I commented that it didn't seem like the right thing he argued with me. But about 2 minutes later I heard the short order chef agruing with him. He apparently had grabbed my plate before the chef had put everything on it so he brought a second plate of Joes with the proper additions. But it ddn't matter much, it was bland. The Chicken Fried steak we ordered had a gritty gravy with a tinny flavor. If Sinatra had been eating there he'd have gone back and punched someone in the snnozz.

    (2)

  • Kunney T.

    How poetic - Seattle's fancier Dennys... near Denny way. Target audience - the tired, the semi-poor, the huddled masses yearning to eat grease. Also, the hustlers, bustlers, boosters, and h*s. Oh yeah, the drunks, too. Optimal Seating - Sit at the bar (they have comfy high backed swivel chairs) and watch the cook cook... or watch your neighbors get woken up by the servers with a gentle touch and a "hey, don't pass out, your food's here." TIP* - Show the waiters your best swiveling Dr. Evil impression (ONE BILLION DOLLARS) on the high back chairs and if you do it right, you get extra fries. No joke.

    (3)

  • Jodi D.

    I'm from Kentucky and I've visited restaurants all over Seattle. 13 Coins is, simply put, incredible. I always ask my boyfriend to take me there when I arrive because I have fallen in love with the food, portions, drinks, and atmosphere. It's the absolute perfect combination of southern comfort (which I will always need as a southern-bred woman, ha) and upscale classiness without overdoing it. The waiters/waitresses are ALWAYS, always friendly, and the food...wow. Need I say more? Just wow. The booths are great, they're big and the ceilings are incredibly high with these quirky, fascinating light fixtures. Plus, you can sit at the bar in a big, leather swivel chair and watch your food being cooked, if you prefer. It's so cool! Very swanky place without all the boring swank. If that makes sense. ;)

    (5)

  • Allison G.

    I love this place. The decor is great--reminds me of a 70's upscale tiki theme. Sounds kitchy, but it's very cool. I have always received excellent service here and everything I have tried on the menu has been great. I would agree with the other reviewers that this is not inexpensive fare; but I will pay the money not to have to sit at a standard diner with the riff raff and screaming children and lackluster food. This is like an "upscale diner" with good food, great ambiance and attentive service. I will go back again and again.

    (5)

  • RowerRob C.

    Been there 3 times... all 3 times after bar close... like around 2:30 am. Food is decent (for that time, and the state of my numbed taste bud).

    (4)

  • Ryan C.

    i'd like to give a 4 but the prices are... urrrm... NOOOOO! came in for brunch at 10ish because i was hungry. place isn't that hard to find using google maps, had to juggle between shifting gears and looking at directions, other than that it's pretty easy. parking was designated. i was surprised! i almost drove away because of no parking but after i saw the "free parking" sign, i was delighted! it's a medium business at 10ish in the morning. i was reluctant to go in at first because from the outside, 13 coins looks like a swanky restaurant. i went in anyways because i was hungry (was wearing shorts, tees, and sandals)! had to wait like 3 minutes before somebody seated me.. kind of long because there weren't many customers + i feel akward standing at the counter. i was ushered into as counter seat. i like the interior with the back chairs (everyone seems to think so) and i think this place is pretty cool hangout place! to the food, i got the LITTLE JOE'S SPECIAL, it was Chopped sirloin, fresh spinach, onions, eggs and parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of toast. umm umm, cracked pepper on top made it super good. i was surprised this tasted super good because i'm not a big fan of american breakfast because of its greasiness.. it was $8.95 so i thought the price was fair for the amount of food. i had a small OJ that was $2.95 (WTH dude, i can get a carton for that price) and it was not refillable. it's off the hook expensive. a side of bacon (5 strips maybe?) was HEAVENLY. it was sweet and salty, i guess it's maple bacon, anyways they were GOOD! i'm stuffed at the end of the meal and it's time for the check... $18.54 for brunch.. wow.. this is one place to eat expensive breakfast. i'm torn whether to come back or not because the prices of the entree really spook the living daylight out of me. try a steak = lobster combo for $63?? u get the idea right?

    (3)

  • K D.

    The hubby and I were feeling hungry around 11:30pm last night and did what any supposed "in-the-know" Seattleite would do and headed to 13 Coins. I'd heard good reviews so I was intrigued. 13 Coins is located in a rather odd, almost industrial part of Seattle. It's not the easiest place to find. The outside of the establishment looks like a late 60's stuccoed office building. Not terribly appealing. The inside reminded me of the steakhouse my grandparent's owned in San Diego for almost 30 years. All wood paneling and immitation leather. You'd expect to see Sinatra at the bar with his ubiquitous glass of scotch. With a little renovation (new veneer, leather, and flooring) it could really be a great space. One thing I really love is the booths and the setup of the tables. At least in the area I was in, all the tables are tucked off into corners so it's actually quiet enough to hold a converation without having to strain to hear! Unfortuately, this is practically an anomaly in restaurants nowadays. The Menu is extensive. They have a wide selection of steaks (of course!), poultry, and seafoods as well as pasta. It took the hubby and I quite a while to take it all in! Eventually, he settled on a small mixed green salad with bleu cheese and linguine in clam sauce. I ordered the same salad and went for the large 13oz Filet Mignon because my husband wanted half! I prefer my steaks rare, but the hubby likes medium (and, apparently to ruin a fine cut of meat), so we split the difference and agreed on medium rare. The salads were average. The greens were crisp and obviously fresh, but the dressing was incredibly bland and the bleu cheese sprinkled on top was dry and flavorless and it only went downhill from there. After trimming all the gristle and a rather large vein (the thing was nearly the size of a garden hose!) from my 13oz filet, I now had an 8oz filet that I paid an extra $10.00 for. And it was also cooked medium, much to the hubby's delight. My husband's pasta was overcooked, the clams were like little wads of rubber, and the pepper cream sauce tasted like it came from a can. Now, I really wouldn't have been that disapponted if the bill hadn't come to $77.00, not including the tip!!! I've had better meals at friggin' Claim Jumper! After all the good reviews I was shocked at the lack of quality. As I ate, I considered that I my expectations could've been a bit high, but honestly, I can't see where anyone with functioning tastebuds could call this "good" food. It was "average" at best. And that's being generous. If people think this is good food, what are they eating at home for god's sake???

    (1)

  • Robin A.

    You know, this place was know for fabulous food. So good that you didn't mind paying the high prices. Went here for breakfast and had the crab eggs benedict - OMG by far the worst I had ever had in my life. Eggs were overcooked and the sauce has way too much lemon. When I got my food, it looked like it had been just slapped together. One of my sisters ordered the crab eggs benedict as well and was not thrilled about the quality. The waiter was a complete dork. Wouldn't check on us - we had to go get our own coffee refills. What a joke. So sad that this used to be such a great place to go. It has really gone down hill.

    (1)

  • Joy S.

    I came here with my parents because they remembered it being amazing back in the day, and I also have a morbid curiosity to try places that have been bashed to the limit on Yelp (*cough*JaiThai*cough*). I've been here only once for French onion soup (which had this amazing cheesy crust), and needed to expand my experimentation to judge further. What I ordered: Escargot for an appetizer. I was so pleased. I think there were about 8 or so in this little dish sitting in a hot, buttery bath. The little snails were tender and juicy, and the leftover butter sauce was great to mop up with our free bread. Then I ordered calamari steak over pasta. I got a HUGE portion of squid, tender and juicy with a light crust, over an o.k. bed of spaghetti (pasta isn't my favorite, so I'm not the best judge on it). My mum had calf's liver, which was better than even her homemade version of it. The liver was so smooth and smothered with sauteed onions, which, if I had ordered the dish, could have been a little less crunchy, but my mum loves them that way. My dad ordered veal parmesan, which was pretty good, but nothing amazing. I wish veggies came as a side with our meals. Pasta bores me and makes me feel bloated. My mum substituted her pasta for a few red potatos, but it's not the same as getting broccoli or mushrooms or whatever. Our server was attentive and not over-the-top (I feel so akward whenever a server overcompensates with friendliness) at first. Towards the end of our meal, he just kind of faded away, and I had to flag down the manager to get our check. We waited a long time for it, and my mum fell asleep next to her wine! She can't drink like she used to. The bill was HUGE, though! Almost embarrassingly so. I mean, I got lucky ordering great entrees (nobody has reviewed these yet, as far as I've seen), but if I was footing the bill, I would have expected more out of the pasta and my dad's veal. Maybe I'm just cheap. That calamari steak was the SH*T though, man! So, no horror stories here. Try the squid and snails. *joy

    (4)

  • L M.

    Had EGGS BENEDICT - SMOKED SALMON and a Bombay Saphire martini for dinner on Monday evening. Eggs benny was great and martinis were on special. Will go again on Monday for sure!

    (4)

  • Prema J.

    This place is an option for an X-mas dinner if you are young and family-less like we were last X-mas. So we went just to say we did and because it sounded like the strangest thing we could do on X-mas. So the food was below par, freaking way way too much money, and the decor had a strange smoking lounge men's club kind of feel. But to be honest we didn't care one bit. It turned out to just a place for us to go and stare into each other eye's in the dim lighting, pretend we were Dr.Evil in the bar chairs, and spend our money for no good reason on X-mas like good consumers should. We had a blast that night but let me warn you in the same breath- the food is not worth your money on any normal day. Go because it is one of the only places open not because you want to eat good food.

    (3)

  • yin y.

    I've tried 13coins at different locations. I always preferred the one near SeaTac because there's one server that's super nice and provides the excellent service (not sure if she's still there). Back in the day before the beef didn't make me want to barf I would order steaks or crab omelet, and bucket of claims. The price has gone up a few times since then. This place is now way over priced. Besides the bucket of claims, this place isn't worth the drive.

    (3)

  • Cute Couple Critiques H.

    We love 13 coins --- though is it can be on the pricey side, but there are several reasonably priced cheaper options on the menu. There are 2 main reasons to go here: the breakfast omelet combos (served all day) and the Cobb Salad (both are decently priced, too). The omelets come with a HUGE portion of fresh hash-browns and there buttered toast is some of the best ever. The cobb salad is HUGE and very filling --- it is easily one of the best cobb salad's in the city. The atmosphere is fun too because you feel like you are in a railway car booth with the fun seats ----- but not in a cramped railway car kind of way. The drawback we have is there is one server we seem to always have who inevitability messes something up. Once he mixed up our order with the other table and because it was an omelet order we didn't know it until we started eating. Another time our check was messed up. Another time we never got the coffee we ordered. But beyond this one server, we recommend it. When the parents come into town this is a place we'd take them!

    (4)

  • Diana L.

    The 13 Coins was once a great lady, you can tell that it was a total hipster hang out in the '70's. My G-ma likes to tell me how she used to go there after seeing the Symphony with her boyfriend (her married boyfriend, ah-hem). A swinging '70's gem it was. Today, it's just a broken down old spinster. The booths haven't changed, the food has only recently changed A TINY BIT. But you know, it still has it merits. It's open all night and serves things like Escargot - I have drunkenly eaten a lot of snails here. They actually give you a little relish tray complete with salami slices, green onion, baby corn, carrots, and pickles when you sit down. They do have some great lunch specials - I believe you can get Corn Beef and Cabbage on Wednesday - and the French Onion Soup, while being a little too salty, is really covered in cheese and satisfies on it's own. The booths are high and private, makes me wonder what sort of thing went down in those back in the day. Perfect place to pop a quick bump I would think. Did I say that? Oops. So in summation: totally haggard, but still good for a kick, a decent meal in the middle of the night and some free salami.

    (3)

  • patricia r.

    I am so glad that the good ole 13 Coins is still around. Been going there since I was a kiddie and always then and still have a great time. Plus they are one the very few places that stay open 24 hours. Everything that I have eaten or drank was great. Was a place that we started off going with a bunch of friends around the holidays.

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    One of my absolute favorite restaurants! Great food & plentiful! Try to sit at the counter for a great show.

    (5)

  • Angela Y.

    This place used to be much better. The food was better, the service was friendlier. I just don't know what happened to this place. The butter balls were cute. The complimentary bread and pickles were a nice touch. I love their Bucket of Clam. The pesto sauce is superb. Their pastas are decent. The steaks were good. It is just average now. Nothing special or over the top to justify the steep prices. The last time I was here, I almost walked out of the restaurant. We could not find our waiter. The other staff was unhelpful of our dilemma. We finally got up to find him busy talking to other patrons.

    (2)

  • Kris G.

    chicken fried steak. enemy of the thighs, but much beloved by the taste buds, i had turned a blind stomach toward this savory treat for far too long. three dehydrated and hungry girls set out for brunch following a late night method man and redman concert, and after i spied this item on the menu, i would look no further. it arrived crispy and hot, smothered in a luscious bacon gravy, perched beside my over-medium eggs and crunchy hashbrowns. while eating it more than once a year might or might not require a triple bypass, the rich breakfast treat was exactly the calorie-laden start to my day that i needed. one of my girlfriends got the italian sausage omelet, filled to the brim with chunks of yummy, fennell-filled italian sausage, peppers and onions, and bubbly cheese; and the other stuck with a traditional scrambled eggs and bacon. i had bites of both and they were excellent. they rounded out the meal by splitting a waffle with ice cream on top, and i finished up with the mixed berry parfait. and yes, we ate EVERYTHING. after the cook sent out the food, we heard him mutter from behind the counter, "now THOSE are customers." 13 coins is almost impossible to find, and isn't much to look at from the outside. but inside, it's is all dark wood and leather, high-backed booths and counter stools that look more like thrones, and the food is tasty and affordable. our server was funny and impressed by our eating prowess, and told us the story of how the restaurant got its name: there's an old peruvian tale about a boy who was in love with the chief's daughter and wanted her hand in marriage. all he had to offer was 13 coins, but he loved her so much that the chief decided it was enough. and just like the chief who gave the poor peruvian boy a chance, you too should look past a shabby exterior and see the mouthwatering goodness that lies within.

    (4)

  • Lydia K.

    13 Coins is a place to experience once in your life. Then you can cross it off your list and move on. The place is creepy--everything seems grimy, sticky, and dark. The weird high-backed barstools at the counter and the ultra tall walls between the booths make me think that this would be a good place to hatch some great con scheme with a group of like-minded grifters. A scheme that would ultimately fail. The food is too expensive, too blah. Everything here--from the decor to the waitstaff to the menu--seems dated and stale. I've only ever been to 13 coins at night and I'd be fearful of seeing what this place would look like in full daylight. Some things are best kept in an obscuring, dank, amber glow. When you finally stumble out of this place, you'll want to go home and shower immediately--all the oil and ick in the place saturates your pores, your clothes and your hair. Thinking about it makes my skin crawl.

    (1)

  • Bob W.

    Nothing special. Had breakfast, lots of oil used in the cooking of everything, we know because you get to view the cooking of the meals! If it is late night, a good alternative to Denny's but a person can do better for meals during regular daytime hours.

    (2)

  • Claud D.

    pros - it was OPEN. Why does everything close so early? - their cooks were really friendly - Fire Show made my face warm - funny waitstaff - bread and pickles! hahahah - i loved the really high-backed chairs at the bar - entertaining cons - warm beer! What?! in a place as cold as Seattle? - they forgot my hamburger meat on the grill because they were too busy putting on a show. - it was a little pricey.

    (3)

  • Diana N.

    The food is alright, at least this place is open 24 hours. I gave this joint plenty of tries, and the offerings here you can get just about anywhere else for a lesser price. Like eggs and hash browns, pasta dishes, etc. I do like the plush leather booth seats and the dim lighting, but you can't fool me for taste! If you want late night eating at a stylish venue, then this place is for you. Don't expect too much on food though, there is a bunch of variety on the menu but the food gets lost in translation.

    (3)

  • Haruna K.

    It was one of our honeymoon night. We decided to go since it was 24 hours and very close to our hotel and moreover we had read a good review about this restaurant on some magazine or something. As far as my husband remembers, it said "one of the top 5 restaurants (it probably meant one of the top 5 24 hour open restaurants) in the United States." BUT, NO WAY!!! Everything was so disgusting. A Bowl of French onion soup: small, more than half the cup was a huge chunk of plastic-like highly-processed industrial cheese. The rest was overcooked and very salty and had little bit of onion. Spaghetti Bolognese (with meat sauce): the pasta was way overcooked. The source was watery and tasted like a canned sauce. There was almost no meat. (I could choose either meat sauce or meat ball so I chose meat sauce but what I got was something in between.) My husband ordered some other pasta as well. But after a couple of bites he refused to eat and we got refund for that pasta. According to him, who is Italian, the pasta was way overcooked and was completely tasteless while the source was way too salty and burnt, and he really couldn't stand the taste and spit it out. I ate my food anyway because the senior waiter was nice and polite and I didn't want to make him feel too bad because what had happened was not his fault and he had to apologize us anyway. But now I kind of regretted that I ate it. MAYBE this restaurant used to be a nice one. But not anymore. I really don't recommend this place even for late at night. The quality is too bad to be called a "restaurant." If you pay the same amount, get a room service from your hotel!

    (1)

  • Sheila Y.

    As most of you are well aware I detest writing bad reviews, but I find it my civic duty to warn people of this place. Granted the two time I have "dined" at this "establishment" it has been well past 3 in the morning. The veggie plate is disgusting and whenever I feel tempted I just channel my first experience where I almost gagged. I was with a native SF-can and he saw the oyster omelet and told me I had to have it. Too bad it was from 13 Coins and not an actual restaurant. I have since had this same Omelet at legitimate places in Portland and SF and can say that this first experience was disastrous. I could go on and on but I will leave it at: Proceed with Caution!

    (2)

  • Dave P.

    This place is a Seattle institution. Ive been going here for years. I love the complimentary appetizer and pre-meal bread/butter. My fav is the Chicken Parmesean made with white instead of red sauce. It is truly perfection.

    (4)

  • Jimmy R.

    Great for a big breakfast but I seems way too expensive for dinner. Service was good though the restaurant was nearly empty on the Tuesday morning we were there. Seems like a really hard place to find if someone doesn't point it out to you.

    (3)

  • Laura K.

    Like most people, I am not known to be here before 2 am and I have never been in their bar until now. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that not only did they have a happy hour but a nightly drink special. I was lucky enough to be there on a Monday when the drink special is $5 martinis and I don't mean well liquor. Stoli, Kettle 1, Tanqueray, Bombay, yeah, I couldn't believe it either. These were doubles of course and just $5. Now moving beyond the cheap booze the bar has a cozy atmosphere with a gas fireplace and club chairs. There are 3 tvs for the sports fan but not overwhelming. I had a good time and the food isn't bad if you know what to order. I have never been disappointed with the Joe's special.

    (3)

  • Eclipse T.

    We were brought here by a friend after arriving in Seattle late one night for a weekend trip. We were happy to hear there was a late-night place with a big menu, and we were hungry. Boy, were we disappointed. Caesar salad: chopped iceberg greens from a bag with too much of some kind of creamy dressing. Seafood and cheddar melt: some small bits of crab and tiny shrimps swimming in a vast ocean of nuked cheese goo. Spaghetti carbonara: unidentifiable brown sludge smothering cheapass overcooked pasta, liberally seasoned with Baco-s. Waiter: obsequious to a severely annoying point, could not shut up, and would not leave us alone. Shiny brown nose. Bill: $80, just for two of us. The only good thing about my meal here was the chocolate mousse dessert, and that's hard to fuck up, so no points for that. Eat here if you have no taste buds, want to feel important, or are otherwise out of late-night options. Seattle, can't you do better than this?

    (1)

  • Rusty S.

    If heaven is a 24 hour restaurant it would be the 13 Coins. FRENCH ONION SOUP!

    (5)

  • Ry J.

    Great food prepared correctly, right in front of you. I've never worn more than a t-shirt and have had no problems fitting in. I get the Steak David or the Veal Picatta. If the calamari is fresh, get some; you won't regret it. The website is complete and utter crap. It's flash and PDFs with background music.

    (5)

  • Alice R.

    I haven't been here in years! Sadly, I should have left my memories of this place where they were. Darn, now the rose-colored glasses have been ripped off and I'm really sad about it. Open 24hours and free antipasto plate was a really good thing back in college when you were broke and up all night. However, it is what is - a seattle institution.

    (2)

  • Richard B.

    I've been going to 13 Coins (downtown Seattle location) for two decades and it is still one of my favorite 24hr restaurants in the Seattle, WA area. Next time you need late night food [and money is no concern], hit this place up.

    (4)

  • Jill B.

    You are out on a great date, just finished watching a play and you decide to go for a late dinner. What better choice can you make than 13 Coins. It's an old school, eclectic restaurant that has been around Seattle for years. I went there 20 years ago and I go back. Sit at table where the lighting is subtle and ripe for romance, or even at the bustling "bar" and get served a wonderful caesar salad or something else of your choice. Don't forget the wine!! Scrumptious!!!

    (5)

  • Y L.

    I give four stars instead of five because my review is not fully representative of the full panoply of items on 13 Coins's menu. In an effort to be healthy, I ordered the veggie omelet the first time I came here, and have been ordering each and every time since. I know I should try other stuff (like these humongous hoagie-style hamburgers I see them grilling), but it's always the veggie omelet. One day, I thought to myself, "Why is their omelet so much better than everyone else's?" I mean you see all of the ingredients: broccoli, spinach, zucchini, tomato, onion, bell peppers, covered by egg. I took a more focused nibble and realized what the difference was -- they add some sort of liquor, like cognac or something. It really does give an otherwise ordinary omelette an irresistible edge to it. And the hashbrowns are nicely done, crusty and kinda greasy on one side, but nicely cooked through everywhere else. And yes, it is overpriced, but I can't find another place where I can find an elegantly cooked omelet splashed with cognac.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    24-hour joints always excel at one thing-- Breakfast food-- and 13 coins is no different. This locale served myself and my parterns-in-crime (in scrubs) well after a night shift. Though they had run out of my first-choice quiche (evidently there is a breakfast rush here that dissipates around 8:45am), my waffle came with fresh fruit on the side and an enormous amount of whipped cream and berries on top. I made it smile in the photo uploaded to Yelp, to reflect my opinion of the waffle. Service was labile-- why a small wait for a booth when there were 4 open already? And, one of our party ordered Irish Coffee, the other a Mimosa-- yet 2 Irish coffees came out. However, our waiter was friendly, the food was fresh and filling, and the booths were comfortably (and evidently designed for giants). The location is easily accessible, once you realize that the giant sign is pointing to the (free) parking lot off of Denny, not the actual restaurant. Maybe I was simply too bleary-eyed to see the front entrance at first, but I got a little turned around trying to find my way in. The bathrooms were clean, with a couch in the Ladies' room. I'm sure I'll find my way back here, but I'm not in any hurry with so many better places around. Bottom line-- 5 stars for food and convenience, 3 stars for service and being a bit pricy.

    (3)

  • lilly s.

    Great breakfast, perfect hash browns. We love this place, kinda old Seattle feel to it. Tall booths, great waitstaff. Always open. There used to be a lot of restaurants like this in Seattle but not so much any more. A great neighborhood place with good food and old Seattle charm.

    (5)

  • Anastasia B.

    I know the reviews are pretty mixed when it comes to 13 Coins. I myself LOVE this place. Everytime I go here,I think...this time I am going to order something different. I rarely do, no matter what time of day, whether it's 3:00 am or 3:00 pm. I always order the Eggs Benedict either with crab or without. They serve this nice complimentary anti pasta tray with assorted crudite' and bread and butter. It really makes my day to get this...don't ask why?? I HAVE to sit at the counter and watch the cooks in action or it's just not the same. I just love those huge high backed seats! I always feel like I am in the fanciest restaurant in the 60's. This place has not changed since it's opening day according to my husband a Seattle native. I have tried other dishes here and they have been very good, but it's always the the Benedict for me.

    (5)

  • Leslie B.

    For starters if your looking for good food before you fly out of sea-tac airport, then you gotta go here. Its a bit pricey for most items, but if you carefully scan through the menu you can find some cheaper options. The food is good and the portions are generous. My only complaint is that is took 45 minutes to get an order of french dip and a clubhouse sandwich. One of the chefs making the clubhouse was very slow and it was part my fault since I didn't tell the waiter my husband needed to make a flight.....which he did make. The atmosphere is dark, the booths are extreme high back, almost to the ceiling, and if you sit at the bar you can watch the chef's make the food.

    (3)

  • Daniel C.

    It's cool that it's open all night long. But it's a very mysterious place. The booths are very strange. me, my cousin and some of her friends were in the back of the place so I felt like I was a VIP. The food looked good. I only had Chocolate mousse which was pretty good. I also had a Shirley Temple better known as a kiddy cocktail.The service was a little on the slow side but otherwise it was a pretty nice place.

    (3)

  • John R.

    The first time we ate at 13 coins, it was around midnight and this place is open 24 hours. We sat up at the counter, with the high back chairs. Kind of makes you feel like you are in a booth, even though you are at a counter. Watching the chefs cook up all the food was entertaining. Both of us enjoyed the food we had. I had the eggs benedict and my girlfriend had the chicken fried steak. We have been back there probably 3 or 4 times just for the breakfast and the ambiance at the counter seats. It is worth a go if you are hungry at 1 AM.

    (3)

  • jamie d.

    I love 13 Coins. I've been here about 5 times in the last few months, usually at 2am after I get off my shift, and the service is always great and the food is always good as well. I love the ambience especially the seats at the counter and the cozy booths. Last night I arrived with a friend at around midnight and it was packed. It was Saturday and popping. waited about 20 min in the bar which was crowded with a lot of couples as well. When we finally sat at our table we were greeted promptly and the service was very quick and we never waited long for food or drinks or ever had to track down our server. It was kinda loud because of all the action at the counter but we didn't mind. I was with a friend from Israel and he seemed to love it. We had the prime rib special which was pretty good. wished it was a little hotter but good other than that. my friend had the fettuchini alfredo and loved it! He wants to come back sooner than later. Good job 13 coins!

    (4)

  • tarah p.

    Love to go to 13 Coins and sit at the bar and watch the guys cook. I'm a little sad that they dropped the corn beef and cabbage off their menu though. They did some remodeling and menu changing and the place looks nice. They even built a little outdoor seating area. This is a good place to go and share a meal with someone as their portions tend to be on the bigger side...

    (3)

  • MyBabyLove R.

    13 Coins should be part of the Myers Briggs test. You can definitely tell volumes about someone based on their reaction to this place. I used to come here with my dad for lunch when I was a kid during the summers when I'd "help him at work". As a kid I just loved being with dad and having a burger and fries there. The other place we went to was the Two Bells. At that time, nearly everyone who came to eat in these places wore ties and looked sharp. Since the 70's the standards for this place have really gone down hill, however the culture of this town has changed even more since J.P. Patches and Stan Borreson ruled the Northwest. Local nostalgia aside, I can help sum this all up for you-- 13 coins is a great place to go to at 1am by yourself (don't bring a date unless they're drunk), and have eggs benedict or something while you wait for the effect of the coffee to kick in. This place isn't overrated. I've never heard anyone say the food in this place is great. It's just a haggard 24/7 joint where you can go sober up after your date has dumped you and/or if you're too lazy to cook for yourself. To make your experience pleasant, pretend you're a mobster with a lot of patience laundering some of your money through the manager. Nod your head up and down and wrinkle your lip and brow like Deniro in Goodfellas, finish your meal, wipe your mouth with the linen napkin, and go on your way to a nice little sleep...with the fishes!!!

    (2)

  • Kidron C.

    While looking for a place around the area to relieve ourselves, we found 13 Coins. We were hungry, too, so after dropping off a few pounds, decided to stay a while and have lunch. The host was nicely dressed in a suit, friendly, courteous, and showed us promptly to our table which was in a comfy and cozy booth with full-backs to the ceiling that made it private. The menu and selection looked nice, but some items seemed way over priced. Do they fly their food in from France or something? Jeez. Our waiter, I'm pretty sure, was a robot. This proto-type apparently has no ability to make facial movements, just a blank stare. Wonder when the next upgrade will come out. Anyway, the food we ate was decent. $12 for a Club Sandwhich though? My favorite Club Sandwich at the Cottage Cafe in Cle Elum far surpasses this one, and its about $5 less. The bathrooms were pretty spiffy, though.

    (3)

  • Deborah S.

    I had friends who raved about 13 coins and I was always curious. We were dragged in by them after a concert and over all all the answer is meh. The menu is enticing, its all old school foods and american foods like I enjoy. I like the idea of a restaraunt that still serves Liver and Onions. So what did I order ? and old school zabaglione . The custard arrived in a glass served so elegently, and the custard was... broken. Bascially a lumpy lumpy custard in a glass. Very disappointing. And what did i pay for this lumpy custard ? $8. At least the coffee was plentiful and fairly fresh. Perhaps I'll give them another try, but my instinct is to just give them a pass.

    (1)

  • Loe B.

    This place is apparently open 24 hrs 365 days a year..i give them props for that. It's kinda disguised as an fine dining restaurant when really it should be called a diner. The food is over-priced and not good..I'd make my way over to Dicks after a night out rather then come here again.

    (2)

  • Kelli J.

    Due to work schedules etc. I was unabe to join my family in Boston for Thanksgiving, I knew 13 Coins was a no reservation restaurant so we decided to go. The place was packed, however we only waited 10 minutes, it was great, and despite being swamped everyone was so unbelieveably pleasent. Our server was really on it too, even stoping to pour our wine when needed. I opted for the traditional turkey dinner, and my friend had a filet, both were very good. It is on the pricey side, however I understand how this might be necessary to run and staff a place that's open 24-7, everyday of the year. I always check menus on-line first, if availabe, so there was no suprise. I have to say it was worth it, it was a great experience. I feel it's unfair to compare 13 Coins to a "fine dining" restaurant, it's a 24 hour restaurant, that serves a myriad of different fares anytime of day, the privacy seating is just an added bonus. The place has been there for 40 years so, approach it with a flare for nostalgia. P.S I have had lobster there at midnight and it was delightful.

    (4)

  • cat b.

    I hate, hate, hated this place. My parents used to go here about 20 years ago--and they remembered it very differently. When we tried it (all together), they were pretty embarrassed--it was that bad. I couldn't believe how dingy and nasty it was. The best part? It's a huge ashtray. The food was terrible, too. I can't imagine anyone wanting to eat here. Ever.

    (1)

  • Julia Z.

    13 coins? More like 130 coins, as in quarters, as in over $40 per person!! Yup, I hate this place. Sucked in late one night by the fact that they were still open, we waited in a longish line and finally got a table. The staff was OK, a little slow once in a while, but the food was simply outrageous. The chicken parm was a smallish portion. The chicken itself was dry and tasteless. The sauce could have come from a Ragu jar. The chicken fettucini with zucchini was ridiculously overpriced; the chicken was (consistently) dry and the sauce was like glue. Our appetizer wasn't much better and should have warned us off. In short, if I'm THAT hungry in the middle of the night, I'm way more likely to feel like I get a good value at Jack in the Box, McDonald's or at a 24-hour grocery store's deli. 13 Coins sucked.

    (1)

  • Michael H.

    13 Coins offers a stellar experience matched with a menu that can more than satisfy any craving you may have. from the modest plate of French fries to the $30 top sirloin salad 13 Coins offers a respite from the ubiquitous fast food solution to your late night craving. I ordered the Philly Steak sandwich with a tasty beer and was thou roughly pleased. Great food for the price with friendly yet snarky service. The wait staff were exceptional in their recommendations and overall service. I would definitely place the 13 Coins on my list of places to return to in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Joshua M.

    Ever heard of the term "overrated?" That term was created for this restaurant. I have been here twice and both times the food was barely edible, and a complete rip off for the price. The first was a couple of years back. My visiting mother from San Diego had actually heard about the place and wanted to try it. So we came and waited quite some time for a booth (this was before the anti-smoking laws, so dining in the bar wasn't an option for me). The ambiance of the place is interesting for sure, I will give it that. But the "famous" chicken parmigian was awful. And this is considered their best dish. Not learning our lessons we find ourselves back their last night because it was late, and not much in Seattle save the Denny's chain is open 24 hours. We sat in the bar this time, and the service was fine. But the club sandwich and salad we shared weren't even of Denny's caliber, and the prices were outrageous. Simply put, this is a place to be avoided.

    (1)

  • Loree P.

    I don't know what's up, maybe a change in management? But I was really disappointed the last time I went to 13 Coins. Portion size and food quality have gone downhill in the last couple of years, while prices have gone up. And the cocktails -- order a mixed drink and it's a total crapshoot on whether it's watery and flavorless or an undrinkably heavy pour. Better than Denny's or IHOP, but no longer what I'd call fine dining.

    (2)

  • Dyna S.

    Outstanding food and service! Had the Saturday special chicken dish....to die for! This is a awesome 24 hour restaurant.

    (5)

  • Riona M.

    It's been years since we went to the 13 Coins, but it was exactly what we needed last night. We sat in a two-top booth looking out at the bar, which looks as if it should be propped up by Dino and Frank. Maybe Roger Sterling. I love the 40s/50s look of the place so much it makes me nostalgic for smoking in restaurants. We each had steak, and himself had French onion soup. The steak was good, tasty, nicely looked. The sides were delicious: simple spinach with a ton of garlic (sorry, co-workers), thick fries piled like Jenga pieces, and (my favorite) sauteed mushrooms. The waitress was wonderful. As we hummed and hawed over a couple of different wines, she brought us a little of each to try. The 13 Coins is NOT cheap. Steak entrees are $30+. Also, for such a traditional steakhouse, you'd think they'd have mashed potatoes, but no (steaks come with a side of pasta which the waitress was kind enough to whisk away for me). I'm not even sure it's good value. But it's dark and comfortable and stylish in its own way and fun, and I'm definitely not leaving it seven years till the next time.

    (4)

  • Not H.

    nothing too memorable. nuthin special unfortunately tried it once and won't again. was visiting Seatlle and didn't know where else to go...had previously heard good things of this place. the food was just alright. the style inside? ...just not my steez yo!

    (2)

  • Waymon W.

    On my way back home, I needed to grab a bite to eat. And this place caught my eye on my drive back. As soon as i walked in i was sort of taken back by the decor and atmosphere. There are these large, plush swivel chairs that line the counter. The menu was fairly decent and it was nice to see the staff prepare the food in front of you. The waitress was fairly attentive and it wasn't terribly expensive. For a 24 hour restaurant. this place is pretty impressive given the stigma these sort of places have. I'd definitely go again.

    (3)

  • Zach P.

    Eggs Benedict at 1:30am. Not bad. I think the best thing about this place is the relish tray you get when you are seated.

    (3)

  • Adriann A.

    Open 24hrs 365 days a year. That got my attention. Was very excited to find a classy joint with the hours I keep. Seems like most of Seattle shuts down at 10pm for food service. We went in for a non-thanksgiving thanksgiving dinner with he plan to splurge. My BF and I both decided to go with the NY steak & scampi... The steak was fantastic, the shrimp a big disappointment. I asked the server if the shrimp was served butterflied- the best way to get scampi, was told yes and it came out over cooked, bland, and un-butterflied. On the plate with it was some over cooked spaghetti topped with butter and some more bland spice, and not vegetables in sight. I will go back for steak, and likely to try some breakfast or lunch food, but I'll avoid the high price combos & seafood.

    (3)

  • Cuppy T.

    I would rather eat vomit laced with razor blades whilst being beaten by rusty, blunt objects than to eat at 13 Coins again. The end.

    (1)

  • Christina F.

    When I was 16, I dined and dashed from here, and they have definitely gotten there money back from me since than, Yes service can be spotty (for some reason the male staff is almost always nicer than the female staff) , yes they will mess up your food if you ask for somehing different, yes its expensive and can have a cracky vibe late at night. BUT where else can you go get crab and cheese on an english muffin at 4am. Nowhere thats where. Also they have a full bar. I love this place. Oh and the little antipasto platter is cool. Though the bread is usually hard.

    (5)

  • Allie S.

    I like this place, I have had some average food at times but the atmosphere is fun and different and I have had the best pan fried trout and hash browns and french toast here. Yum!

    (4)

  • Logan B.

    Coming home from work late one night I stopped in for dinner since nothing else was open. The exterior and signage makes the place look like a cheap Denny's, the interior is tacky 70s. The burger would have been fine were it served at a Steak n' Shake, the fries and tasted like a baked potato and were cut waaay too thick. If I'm going to pay $15 for a burger I'd rather go the Metropolitan Grill and get Kobe Beef.

    (2)

  • M G.

    I've been to 13 coins 3 times, all after hours when the only restaurant still open in dt Seattle is this place. The 1st time I had a good experience with a nice, friendly waiter - making the cost of the meal ok (with gas prices these days who wants to drive out of town?). But the last 2 times I had the same waiter (an Asian guy who makes you feel like you're just a waste of his time for even showing up in his area) - who basically made a helluva good night turn crappy. The 1st time we had him for our waiter, we thought it was a fluke as he was training some poor soul and acted as if the guy could do no right. The 2nd time (just this Saturday) that we had the misfortune of having him again, it was just him - and his attitude STINKS! I had friends from out of town, and that just put a bad taste in their mouth, and they hadn't even eaten yet. He'd cut us off when we talked, quickly drop stuff at the table and run off before even seeing if we had what we needed, was so quick to take orders that he got one of my friends orders wrong and never came back (after plunking it down and running) until the mgr came by 1/3 of her way into the meal to ask how we were doing (he took it off the bill, which was nice). It's as if this guy got shafted at another place he worked and now just really hates his life having to serve people, even people who try to be nice. I will not return to 13 Coins to be mistreated like that. We weren't obnoxious, we weren't rude. He's the type of guy you want to yell at but also don't want him to go back in the kitchen and spit in your food before serving you. He also closely looked at our receipts (the tip portion, no doubt) while we were still sitting there. And yeah, $6.50 per person charge just to sit there?! wtf?! I'm done with this place, I'll pay that in gas to get out of Seattle to go somewhere else that has a 24 hr restaurant! Oh - the food? Who cares about the food when the service REEKS!

    (1)

  • Michael B.

    Food is overpriced for its quality. Late night food options are limited in Seattle, but trust me, you can do better than 13 Coins.

    (1)

  • Michele S.

    The bar is comfortable, the hostesses and waitstaff so welcoming. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad is divine, the kind of salad you moan in delight with every bite. Our waiter - Eric was personable and attentive. Great time!

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    I love this place because 1) the food is always good and fresh, 2) it's open 24 hours, and 3) the staff are wonderful. The only negative is that even at 2am there is usually an hour wait time. That's ok - it's worth the wait! Try the veal parm - it's to die for.

    (5)

  • Rhondalei G.

    1:00 AM on Christmas Day - this was the only restaurant we could think of that was open. I have eaten here in the past, but this was the worst experience. We just needed something to munch on, but instead drove all the way out to leave with diarrhea instead. Not to mention, the blood on our bread and on the basket and the overdone sausage in our coagulated fettuccini. Blech! I can only give 1 star for the nice host who managed to get us another basket of bread, but after seeing blood on the first one, why would I want another one? The only thing good about the meal there was the salami in the antipasto. Next time, we'll just try to find something to eat at 7-11.

    (1)

  • Meghan M.

    I recently went here ( as in today ) and filled out the comment card ONLY complaining about the at the door service, which I gave a three, which should have had a one. The one thing I hate most about going to new places is standing like an ass waiting to figure out what to do when you walk in... sit? or wait? then if there is a wait sign (which there was) you sit there and get excited everytime someone who looks like they work there walk by. Today after about ten no eye contact walk bys I was ready to go. But I was hungry.... and someone came. The booths are soooo cool. And the chairs at the bar rock. The food is SO overpriced. I having alittle chuckle with myself while looking at a menu which assumed they could charge you $30 for a steak then just 15 lines below offer to give you two different pastas on one plate. Sorry if others find this classy.... its just a personal taste thing I guess. Worth going to if your hungry. But order something worht under $20 on the menu, I know its hard, but save your wallet.

    (3)

  • brad b.

    Best chicken fried steak ever. The hash browns are also totally unique. Heaven when smothered in over easy eggs, sausage gravy and washed down with some icy cold beers.

    (5)

  • D G.

    One of my fave places to visit after a night out and about in Seattle. I have only been a few times but it's always been great! After a long night of drinking the veal parm hits the spot!

    (4)

  • Paul S.

    Stay away from 13 coins. Far, far away. Is there a zero stars? The food was terrible (my $21 fish was greasy, and the accompanying noodles devoid of flavour). The prices are 80% higher than they should be. For $3 less, I had some delicious salmon that melted off my fork the night before (at the Cheesecake Factory, of all places). The ambience alluded to in other reviews did nothing for me, and the service was on the slow side. The other folks in my party were equally displeased with their meals.

    (1)

  • Maria J.

    This use to be the spot for my girlfriends and I back in 1999-2000 during the late hours. The food back then was good. Over time it's gone downhill. The Minestrone soup is very watery and has no flavor anymore. I'd say the only consistent taste is the platter of pickled veggies that's been sitting at the table, and also the sourdough bread and butter. If you are cheap or on a cheap date, stick with the pickled veggies and sourdough bread. Why not, it's free and so is the tap water. Keep it comin.

    (3)

  • F C.

    The NY steak my bf ordered was worlds better than my pasta with expired zucchini. It's a nice place to go to if you are near the airport and want a good meal, a dark place, and maybe some live music.

    (3)

  • Maria L.

    To order anything other than breakfast at 13 Coins is just contributory negligence. My favorite breakfast item at 13 Coins is the vegetable omelette (packed with broccoli, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers). That omelette + perfectly fried up hashbrowns that are crusty and glistening on the outside and cooked through everywhere else + exceptionally crispy yet not overdone bacon + a side of toast with slivers of butter and jam on the side + a super spicey bloody mary = pure joy.

    (3)

  • JD B.

    I've been meaning to check out this Seattle icon for the last 20+ years but didn't find myself in that part of town hungry until recently. We sat at the counter which is even better than being in the audience of an Emeril Live show. My companion had their veal piccatta which was nicely done. I had a NY steak also perfectly done to a medium rare. What I don't "get" is the standard side of spaghetti tossed with oil and garlic. No baked potato? And who the hell eats mashed potatoes with steak? Anyway, it was good. Had the zabaglione for dessert; watched the chef skillfully create this to order in a copper pot and watched as he poured it totally lumpfree into a parfait glass before us. Aside from the theater aspect of it all it was the tastiest example of the dessert I've ever had. It's a little spendier than I'd want to go for on a regular basis but if there's nothing good at the movies I'd go back for the show in the kitchen.

    (4)

  • k k.

    love the fried oysters...love them every time. but the prices are very expensive! it is not a casual "lets go out to dinner" type of place because of the high prices. majority of the pasta/fettucini dishes are around $20 or more. i cannot fathom this. the service is efficient but not as quick as i would like...friendly staff who is very detail oriented when explaining the menu and answering questions. they are also very organized which is good for a restaurant establishment. i will likely return in the future...but will have to save up some $$ before i dine again.

    (3)

  • Jamie H.

    these guys have an interesting niche. its open 24X7, and i used to eat at the one near the airport when i flew in and out of seatac at weird hours...and it was consistently good. its part "neighborhood diner," part "waffle house," and part "nice restaurant." Its worth trying this place especially if you get hungry when other places are closed. the service is always good, i don't go in here too often, but its always an option in my mind... give it a try for a casual breakfast/lunch/dinner.

    (4)

  • tom t.

    This is a 24hr restaurant and I am rating/reviewing on that scale. It's a great place for midnight cravings or 2nd shift replenishing. Is it the best food that you've eaten? Probably not. But, it is most likely the best food that you've had after midnight rolled around.

    (5)

  • Pru i.

    Pricey, but great food, good atmosphere and good jazz band. You have option of sitting in lounge, at bar/countertop or table/booth in dinning area.

    (4)

  • Angela K.

    Yes the food is average and the pricing is way too high, but I use to love to sit in those high booths and smoke cigarettes and drink coffee for hours. You can't deny the importance of the 24 restaurant.

    (3)

  • Robert L.

    so where to eat at 2am after a flight in from SF? 13 coins of course. open 24 hours so this is the spot where the bar-closers trek to. decent food to soak up all the alcohol even though WE werent drunk but if we were, this is where we would go. huge portions of diner-type food.

    (4)

  • tristen l.

    although i agree that it is over priced and the food isn't anything too special i will give it credit for other reasons. the history of 13 coins is pretty interesting. for a long time this was considered one of the major drug dens of seattle and if you've been you can see why. you feel very secluded in your private booth and can see why people did there business here. not that i have any stories for you but you can use your imagination on what went on here. it's few and far between to find any buildings with history in seattle so i think it is definitely a place to check out. i also think its nice to have a place downtown that stays open all night. if you're going at midnight you're probably not using your best judgment anyways. i think one way or another you'll figure out a way to spend all of your pocket money. below is a chart of how the yelp rating system works. i think everyone should know how tough it is to be a five star company. 95% and up = 5 stars 85% - 94.9% = 4 and a half stars 75% - 84.9% = 4 stars 65% - 74.9% = 3 and a half stars anything less, useless example: 20-5 stars 5-4 stars 3-2 stars 4-1 stars 124 `/, 150 = .826 (4 star)

    (4)

  • Robyn H.

    Huge menu to choose from and open 24 hours a day for those times when you just don't want the night to end. The down side of the 24-hour option is that is usually pretty crowded during those late hours. But stick around, those other folks can be fairly entertaining as they stumble around waiting for a table. Hell, you can even join 'em.

    (4)

  • Sheila P.

    Me and a buddy just ate here yesterday early evening about 5 O'clock. The service was excellent right off the bat. We had our bread and antipasto platter, but some of the vegetables were... not up to par with what one might expect. The carrots were bad looking, as though they had been sitting out for a while. I didn't eat any, and probably wouldn't have even if they had been fresh, but still I would've liked good ones to look at. The French onion soup was really good; Everything I love about the soup was done perfectly; The soup, the bread, and the cheese on top. The hanger frittata was bad, though. It was the oyster and bell pepper one, and it came with pasta (spaghetti with a little parm and parsley). The pasta and frittata weren't complimented by any type of sauce, so it was a very dry eating experience. I would've felt very ripped off had I been the one to pick up the bill. Luckily though, it was my friend's turn. The food did not meet my expectations.

    (2)

  • Eugene O.

    I've been coming to 13 coins for almost 7 years, and I've recently decided that I'm going to stop going. I've really wanted to love this place, as it's one of the few spots that offer decent food 24 hours. But you know what? The service has just gone drastically downhill. Some things never change about this place (and that's usually a good thing) - the dark decor, the open kitchen and high rising flames out of the pans, the food. But the one thing that should change is the service. The last time I went over the Summer, our waiter failed to refill our beverages for about 15 minutes. On top of that, his "I don't give a squat about my job attitude" handed his butt to him, as he forgot what we ordered and had to come back and ask.

    (2)

  • Kevin L.

    WOW, I didn't think it was that bad? I flew up from California and spent two and a half days in the data center next door "sorry I am a dork". The first night I ended up getting locked out of the building for three hours because of a foul up with my badge. I was pissed and hungry so I decided to get some food at the 13 Coins only because it was 10 feet away. Right off I liked the way the place looked. I am a sucker for nostalgia. The only way it could have been MORE 1960's is if it was full of cigarette smoke and drunk red faced businessmen. I liked the high back booths and the dim lights. For dinner I opted to sit at the bar in front of the grill. "I like watching cooks work". I ordered a steak and a bottle of wine. The steak was really good and so was the wine. I even chatted a bit with the cooks and wait staff. I worked all night and came back for breakfast "I didn't feel like driving anywhere after working all night". The breakfast was excellent and came with real bacon with real meat on it! Not the fatty crap you usually get with bacon and eggs. The coffee was good and topped off frequently. The first Lunch was a little disappointing only because I was seated alone in the side dining room. My sandwich was good but I would have liked to be up where all the people were. Lunch the second day was back at the grill area and the burger was great. Yeah, yeah, yeah I ate four meals there over two days but I hate driving through down town Seattle. One way streets are badass! Over all I thought the place was fine. I don't know that I would go out of my way to eat there again but if I ever get sent back for business I would defiantly look them up. This is what I had to eat at the 13 Coins. Dinner NEW YORK STEAK Superb flavor and texture, crowned with a sauteed mushroom and onion rings, served with our herb sauce 9oz. Breakfast BACON & EGGS* Two eggs and six slices of our special bacon or three slices of canadian bacon, with hashbrowns Lunch "13 COINS" REUBEN SANDWICH Market House corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing grilled on thick rye Lunch CHEESEBURGER "13 COINS"* Half pound of premium ground chuck served on toasted french bread with fries

    (4)

  • Anca S.

    Not that this place is lacking for negative reviews, but here goes anyway. I went to this place with someone I met at a party on Valentine's Day, on my 3rd night after moving here. Maybe this place is the reason I think of Seattle as having a lot of overpriced crap. Why was my expensive sole with pasta so flavorless? Why was my chocolate mousse dessert so uninspiring? This place is supposed to be an upscale version of Denny's. I think I'll just go to Denny's next time.

    (2)

  • Winston N.

    I definately have mixed feelings about this place. I reallly love the atmosphere here especially if you are just with one other person at the bar. You get to watch the chefs cook in front of you its fun and it just feels cozy in here. The food however is not so great. I keep going back to place and I can never really find anything on the menu that i really like. Normally I'd rate this place 2 stars, but for some strange reason I keep coming back to place. Its open very late, and its just relaxing place to eat. Also they give you complimentary bread and a vegetable/cured meat plate (which happens to be the favorite part of my meal).

    (3)

  • Beth Ann H.

    "Hmm, where can I get lobster at 4 A.M.?" 13 Coins, that's where. Yes, it's 24 hours, but that doesn't mean yr drunk ass can roll in here after the bars close and scarf something greasy so you don't just dry heave in 2 hours (that would be the Hurricane yr looking for). It's actually classy. It's meant for that. So yes, it can be a bit pricey, but worth EVERY penny. Yr paying for high quality food, service, & surroundings. The food is delicious (crab linquine- woot woot!), the staff is courteous and helpful (they wear tuxes, which make ya feel pretty fancy-pants), & I really enjoy going there. It's a nice little late nite retreat.

    (4)

  • Alex E.

    I've visted here each time I've visited Seattle-once at the one downtown, and all the other times at the one near the airport. The musicians are a little hokey, but the service was good and the food tasty and plentiful. I love the pasta dishes-like seafood fettuccine. Leave the omelets and eggs benedict alone! I prefer the lamb or non grilled chicken options.

    (4)

  • ian l.

    Seattle has a sad late night scene. But 13 coins is ok. I have never got sick or found hair in my food. I will never go to a restaurant that does either of those to me. I really think it would be good as a TV show like Cheers.

    (2)

  • Joolie T.

    besides the fact that it's open all night, nothing else stands out here anymore. i strictly only come here if my friends have a sugar-daddy or two in tow. =) the antipasto platter is a joke!

    (3)

  • Jeffrey S.

    In an industrial part of Seattle, tough to find but once you've visited you will certainly be back. It was recently renovated but retains its 1960's feel. Sit at the bar with high-back chairs or choose a quiet booth. The food is not cheap, but it is good. Open 24 hours and has great breakfast. One of my favorites.

    (5)

  • Kristin S.

    I told my friends that this seemed like somewhere you'd bring a prostitute. Now it's not like I have experience and KNOW where you should bring a prostitute but this SEEMS like somewhere you'd bring one, if you were into that kind of thing. Perhaps this is too harsh, but this place has a seriously sketchy vibe about that. Oh yeah, the food is sub-par, the bread comes with this weird side dish of pickles that are smothered in salami AND everything is horribly overpriced. :( Did I mention that it was 3 AM and we actually had to WAIT (despite the fact that it looked like a good half the restaraunt was empty). Plus it was freezing- that's a personal pet peeve.

    (1)

  • Joyce L.

    Not sure what to make of this place...was super intrigued at the notion of a 24-hour upscale diner, but left a little unfazed. I dug the high-back leather chairs and booths; food was decent (I had the chicken marsala - was a little heavy on the marsala, but the pasta it came with was simple and delicious!); kind of pricey. There seemed to be some trouble brewing amongst the cooks - made for an interesting scene. Overall, cool place, but I'm not dying to go back...

    (3)

  • Nikolous F.

    If you eat here when not plastered and starving at 3 AM, then you're a nutcase. This place is meant for drunken, late night, "I didn't hook up so I want some food," grazing. Depending on how drunk you are, the place can take on a David Lynch-like environment with a bizarre assortment of folks from all walks of life and in various stages of intoxication from both legal and not so legal sources. I admit that the food is less than stellar but again, you're drunk and it's 3 AM. You'd eat roadkill and Cheetos at this point. I recommend sticking with the omelet family of late night dining options. It's hard to screw up an egg. So, if you were drinking until the barback pulled the glass from your frantic lips at last call, and Dick's is closed and the sausage street vendors (What is up with the cream cheese on those anyway?) have packed up for the night, go to 13 coins. It beats cannibalism or that wicked hangover you'll have when you come to if you don't eat. Plus, the people watching is a can't miss.

    (4)

  • Ben M.

    I've been going to "the coins" since I was about ten years old and though there has been a significant decline in food quality; you can still get what you're looking for: good food in a fun and faux classy atmosphere at 2:00 am. And the crab eggs Benedict is hard to beat after a night of boozing.

    (4)

  • Ass Man Z.

    This place has been around forever...it's a VERY nice diner. The food is good and everything is available 24 hours...they have the largest walk-in cooler in Seattle. Where else are you gonna get steak and lobster at 4am?

    (3)

  • Sam B.

    I have eaten here a few times since 1970. My last visit in July '08 was not a good experience. Everyone in our party of 6 agreed we would not return. We all ordered different dishes and all of us were most disappointed. I ordered halibut and they served me something else. I am sorry I did not insist they take it back. All of the food was very rich and heavy - loads of butter to mask inferior preparation and seasoning. Everything was overpriced. The thought of the experience brings to mind two words, "Barf Sucker!"

    (1)

  • John A.

    Great breakfast at a good price. The eggs Benedict were on point and the hash browns and coffee were exceptional. It's a pretty interesting vibe here, the brown padded pleather booths that go from floor to ceiling and the high back bar stools (also upholstered in the same) make for a pretty nice throwback experience. Hopefully it never changes cause the decor is an awesome throwback to a rocking rec room from another time.

    (4)

  • Sarah F.

    SO absurd. "Let's pay $100 to eat steak and lobster at 3am because there's no other f'ing 24-hour places in the City of Seattle". I remember shelling out $20 for a cheeseburger and coke at 3am just b/c I was starving as hell and literally there is no other 24 hour diner in all of Seattle proper. Minnie's closed, no Denny's around (the one on Aurora at Westlake closed, did it not?). Anyway, it's lame and greasy as hell and overpriced as hell, too. Plus you wait for an hour at 3am to get a table since all the drunks are hungry. The first time I saw this place, I just couldn't understand why there were waiters in tuxedos running around at 3am. So strange.

    (1)

  • Andrew B.

    I'll just back up everything else that has been said, THIS PLACE SUCKS ASS!! Have dined here about 4 or 5 times, three of those times I wanted to walk out. One time in particular I came in at about 2:30AM with some broad I just met at the bar. The place is pretty much empty but the sloppy ass host at the desk still tells me I gotta wait for "I don't know, 10-20 minutes dude." Tells my date and I that we can wait in the bar area, but soon as we walk in there the bartender throws a fit and tells us to get out of the bar "We're CLOSED!!" We finally get a booth table. One reason I wanted a booth is because every time I sit at the counter I gotta listen to the slack ass cooks talk shit and bicker and bitch to the kitchen supervisor, and frankly if I'm about to drop $60 on a meal I want to be entertained and get top-notch service, fuck, I'll go to Beth's Cafe if I want to listen to that shit and might get better food. We order breakfast. As we're waiting about ten gang-bangers show up and sit down at the counter and we then procede to listen to the waiter explain to them that they have to spend at least $10 a piece to be in the restaurant. Whole ordeal lasts about a half an hour with the gang-bangers storming out of the restaurant yelling swear words and telling off the restaurant staff, which must of distracted the cook because our breakfast was cold and the hollandaise sauce was like curdled or something. Bullshit, and that's just one of my three bad experiences at this shit-hole wanna-be nice restaurant.

    (1)

  • Billy P.

    cold prime rib, flavorless fettechini pollo... service not bad, atmosphere nothing special. does not smell like urine.

    (2)

  • Nick D.

    This place is moderately good at best. First of all I think it's overpriced for the food and service quality. People pay $20 for an appetizer to be able to tell their friends they ate at 13 Coins. It's all about the name I think. Other than that, this place is average, devoid of anything that sets it apart from the rest of the pack, except for their unusually high prices.

    (2)

  • jenny w.

    This is one of my fav places to eat in Seattle. It is the only restaurant open 365 days a year 24 hours a day. This place has the best creme brule in town. It is not cheap but sit at the counter and watch the chef's in action. Want some privacy swing your chairs around, you are now alone. The booths are large and can fit a good crowd. There is sometimes a wait, but go to the bar for a stiff one. I love the feel of this swanky joint.

    (5)

  • Laural B.

    bah, why would anyone go here ever? call me weird, but I don't actually go to 24-hour restaurants when most normal restaurants are closed. I go to most joints like that b/c I want breakfast at 3 in the afternoon. Otherwise what's the point? Who really wants expensive italian-style crap at 5am?

    (2)

  • Steve S.

    this place is open late, sure. but its nasty, expensive italian food makes it pretty unappealing. i mean, unless you are in to such things. sure, maybe you feel like you're in the sopranos, but not if you've ever been to the east coast..

    (2)

  • Edwyn A.

    13 coins is very Seattle - its like stepping back in time and going to a restaurant in the1970s... don't expect fufu dishes but classic american dishes... and super huge omlettes and hash browns. The service reminiscent of a diner. Its busy here after the bars have closed and its great for people watching or meeting new people.

    (4)

  • Franklin D.

    Thirteen Coins is all about the 24 hr dealo. Other than that its just a normal but fairly expensive restaurant with a dimly lit interior. Granted it is way above the usual diner or Denny's but there is something about being out at 4am ordering steak that is wrong. Maybe breakfast is better, I'll try that next time.

    (4)

  • S S.

    I love the atmosphere of 13 coins. Like Zarah said, because it's open 24 hrs, you can go anytime you want. I guess it's considered as a diner, but it's not cheap. It's a good date spot, though. Usually, you can find parking fine. However, I think the whole places allows smoking (if I'm not mistaken).

    (5)

  • Olivia S.

    I paid $35 for two plates of food that I could have easily gotten at Denny's for half the price - and they would have thrown in some toast. I wouldn't go back.

    (2)

  • Lindsay G.

    13 Coins is my haven. I go there, sit at the counter facing the kitchen, and watch them cook my favorite item on the menu, "A Red Believer." The dimly lit dining room is great for intimate conversation, or a night out with friends. Not extremely expensive, but nice enough. The new management that bought the resteraunt a few years ago is a little bit on the sleaze-side, but the food has remained fabulous, and their cooking show seen from the view at the bar is spectacular.

    (4)

  • Zarah M.

    The best filet mignon I've ever had. This place is open 24 hours a day and the food is top notch. If you feel like dining after a night out on the town, this is a nice place to go. I'd recommend it to anyone. Photos soon!

    (5)

  • Richard Y.

    excessive prices, shitty food, terrible service. anyone who likes this place is, in the words of the rapper Consequence, "Caught Up in the Hype".

    (1)

  • megan d.

    the have to have the best egg's benedict and hash browns in town. i also really love the anti-pasta platter you get just for comming in. something about the tall leather chairs and dark oak tables make me feel like im in a mafia movie. i love 13 coins.

    (5)

  • Laura P.

    I would give this 3 and a half stars if I could give half stars. This is a nice late night dining location. They have a large menu with lots of options though it is a little pricey for what it is. They have a full bar and actually a seperate loungy bar area in the back. A nice place for post-bar cup of coffee and some grub. Request a booth if you want to talk - they feel kind of godfather -esque and are cushy. If you do sit at the bar, it can get very loud so just know it will be harder to talk but there is usually less of a wait for the bar area. Also open 24 hours though I have never gone during the day. Oh and if you are a fan of grilled cheese like I am, you can get one there even though its not on the menu - just ask. I've had one almost every time I've gone. Nice bonus is there is plenty of free parking at night.

    (3)

  • Eric M.

    I guess I sound like a pompous jerk when I say this, but it's the answer to one of my profile questions, so allow me to opine: Like Seattle drivers (you know the ones....the ones sitting in the HOV lane going 58 with cars whizzing by on the right, the ones that stop in the middle of the block on Stewart Street during rush hour to let a pedestrian cross, the ones who sit at stop signs for 3 hours waiting for the other guy to go), the dissers of 13 Coins don't see the big picture. Do people not see that this place is purposefully anachronistic? It is a preserved (and recently renovated) '50's style upscale diner. Anyone ever look at a menu from even the finest restaurants back then (see some via google)? It was basically just lipstick-on-a-pig diner food, with the occasional French flourish thrown in. Pre-Alice Waters 1972, the US was pretty much a culinary wasteland. But who doesn't like nostalgia? And this place has it in spades. The huge chairs along the kitchen bar (with individual lighting), the foul mouthed chefs, the totally old school food. As long as you go in knowing what this place is trying to be, you'll really like it. Only thing that is needed is some mob guys in a corner booth with martinis and cigars. Relax, people who think this is trying to be a fine dining establishment, you're taking the fun out if it.

    (4)

  • Gael B.

    The best Eggs Benedict ever!

    (4)

  • Alyson L.

    Who the hell calls last call before 1:15 AM? 13 Coins, that's who. Also, when a party of 6 very nicely dressed, mostly sober, courteous people (one of them the owner of his own successful restaurant) gently question the bartender about said policy, feel free not to be total asshats, Bouncer Guys. Though it is great that this place has been around so long, the service has declined steadily, and will probably continue to do so. This place deserves to close.

    (1)

  • Chris H.

    13 Coins has been a staple of Seattle dining for as long as I can remember. One of the few 24 hour dining establishments that doesn't have pictures of their food on the menu, 13 Coins has good food at slightly higher prices. You pay for convenience I suppose. The whole place has a Rat Pack vibe, and is great for a late night meal or a nice sit down coffee early in the morning.

    (4)

  • Me H.

    I have to say it, the WORST meal I've had in a long time. I can still taste the bad crab and burnt cheese from that night. UGH BLAH GAG GROSS!!! The roommate and I came here for dinner one night, I'd always gone to the one by the airport and have never had issues there but I've only ever ordered breakfast there as well. We walk in and our seated right away, nice no wait than it all went down hill from there. We are sitting there for a good 10 minutes before anyone checks on us and we finally get water but nothing else. Shortly after this plate of nibbles arrives and our drink orders are taken. We both go for ice teas and ask if we could start with an appetizer, and our server acted like we were putting her out by trying to give her this order. We had decided to start with the seafood stuffed mushrooms, I couldn't even eat one it was that bad, the mushrooms weren't cooked all the way but yet the cheese had this nasty burnt taste and smell coming from it. I mistakenly tried a second one from the middle to see if it was cooked more but nope it wasn't, GAG! For my dinner I went with the linguine alla grancio basically the linguine with Dungeness crab, garlic, parmesan in a cream sauce. I tasted it and as I was brining it up to my mouth something didn't smell right but I stuffed it in anyways, sometimes my hands and brain don't work together well (it's how I ended up at the ER in October) anyways it was bad, very bad. I drink both my water and tea to get the nastiness out of my mouth and ask for refills; apparently they ran out of tea which meant they couldn't fill my water glass either?!?! WTF?!?! I didn't eat any more, was never asked if there was something wrong, I tried to say something but was cut off each time. And the kicker was when the tea was finally made she filled my roommates glass for and at that point ran out and didn't have any more for me, I had to flag someone else down to get some water. Service was horrible, food was worse than horrible I will never ever go back ever to this 13 Coins not even if my life depended on it. BARF! BARF! BARF!

    (1)

  • Krisha D.

    I was taken here for my 16th birthday in a very sweet gesture from my mom. So, obviously it's been a while but it doesn't look like it's gotten much better. Both of the entrees were mediocre and my mom was disappointed as she had gone here dozens of times in her youth of partying. I was most upset, besides the lack of vegetarian options that the bread was cold and that they REFUSED to warm it up. Awesome, I love scraping ice cold butter on cold hard bread. Overpriced, overindulgent, antiquated. Suck it, 13 Coins.

    (2)

  • Otto R.

    Its just OKAY. Its not the worst thing ever, sure the prices suck ass, but its open 24 hours, sure there are other places better, but this was the closest. So for convenience sakes, this gets 3 stars. Plus it allowed us to get some much needed coffee to, before we had the big drive home.

    (3)

  • Agnus R.

    WAAYYY too expensive for the food/service they give.

    (1)

  • Belle G.

    Food is ...OK...def not worth the price. The hostesses are nice, but the waitstaff have been consistently terrible. I'm not sure if it's because they're open 24 hours and by the time 3 am rolls around they've probably had enough bullshit pass through, but If life is that miserable you should probably quit. I have been 3 times, twice at night and once during the day. Both night services were horrible. The first time, the man waiting on us acted as if we had woken him up and asked him to make us dinner. Life couldn't of been more miserable for him at that point. It was 3 am, we tried to understand the drunk rush was probably no fun. The 2nd time, the lady serving us was rude and sharp and probably the least helpful being in the restaurant. Even after, all that she messed up on our bill and even when i waited the extra half hour for her to acknowledge us, I eventually just trecked up front to see if someone else could take care of my bill. Of course, they couldn't so, i had to wait another 20 min for her to come over and even then she mumbled some bullshit about the bill and came back with the exact same bill. At that point, I was more tired than anything and didn't want to deal with the overcharge. I don't recommend this place at night, maybe if you're eating at the lounge, but def not the restaurant part. You're better off grabbing a bite at Hurricane Cafe and dealing with the transients than sitting in a overpriced, sub-par facility with shit service.

    (1)

  • Andy W.

    13 Coins may be known for their late hours, but I had brunch here with a friend and was quite pleased never-the-less. Traditional American diner food, cooked well, nice atmosphere, and not terribly pricey makes for a winning combination in my book!

    (4)

  • Marina C.

    I came here after arriving on a late-night flight and I was very happy that this restaurant is close to the airport and open 24 hours a day. It's much better than Denny's, to put things into perspective. The service wasn't stellar, but at a 24 hour joint I don't expect much. The food was pretty fancy, and was above average quality.

    (4)

  • J J.

    The service was one of the best I have experienced.. I like the booths. But the food is pricey and just not good. They do give you a lot of it though. If I have to come back, I'd stick with salad, onion soup or something that's hard to mess up.

    (3)

  • Fernando V.

    Oh shnaps! Before I even get into it please know that you should wear a pair of pants that have an elastic waist. If not that have pants that have some spandex in them as they will stretch out after eating the massive plates these cats put on your table. The food is great AND really heavy. Check your diet at the door fatty.

    (5)

  • Ron S.

    My wife and I went to the 13 coins because we heard so much about their Cobb Salad. We were not disappointed. We asked to split it, which was a good decision. We also had the Bay Shrimp cocktail. It had a nice snap to it. The featured Ziifandel was very nice and the service was excellent.

    (4)

  • kathleen a.

    great bacon cheddar cheese burger, and great strawberry mojitos! so glad we checked this out great late night eats

    (4)

  • Hanah Y.

    So i came to 13 coins on friday nite for a late night date w/ my boyfriend. Service was friendly. I like the decor. makes me feel like im in some sort of mensclub or something haha. large oversized chairs on the counter and the booths are arranged so strangely. you can't see to ur left or right but you can see ppl coming in front or behind u haha (depending which side of the table you're sitting at) I ordered the steak and prawns and chose filet mignon. I asked for medium but got medium rare almost rare. but it's ok, i like rare steaks n all. but was sorta disapointed in not getting what i ordered. what if i was someone who didn't want that much red? the bread basket and sides are so random, i have no idea why you would eat bread butter and random pickled veggies. but regardless. something to munch on while we waited my prawns were delicious. wish they put more than one mushroom on my steak tho. i mean im paying 40something for the damn thing. lol my boyfriend he got the steak, eggs and hashbrown plate. the hashbrowns are pretty darn good. the steak was yummy but didn't compare to my fillet mignon! so bottom line. good place to go to have a nice expensive dinner at whatever time you please since they're open 24 hours a day. but im not so sure if id make the trip again to visit this place. the bill was 66 bux and we left a 16 dollar tip making it total to 82 dollars for two people to eat. and we didn't get dessert or drinks. sorta pricey. but it was date nite. i wanted to try the place. i wasn't disappointed. food was good and i like our server. just some things don't match up. it reminds me of a sharis, but with better food quality and triple the price tag. lol

    (3)

  • brian b.

    I felt pretty ripped off here, the food here was pretty subpar considering its like a 4 star resturant, though the interior was nice and the upside is there is free wifi. The food was pretty mediocre considering the high premium price your paying for it and the portions is fairly small

    (1)

  • Caron S.

    We landed in Seattle starving after a late night flight. We asked at the hotel where we could get something to eat and they told us about a 24 hour diner not too far away. It turned out to be 13 Coins. Kitsch and cool at the same time. One can image the Rat-pack walking in for a steak or little Continental cuisine and a martini. They also had really beautiful wines by the glass. Authentically retro. A dinosaur preserved to perfection. Go after midnight or last call.

    (4)

  • Caroline T.

    I went here for the novelty of it. Despite the bad reviews, I did. DO NOT BE ME. I regret it. Overpriced food always makes things taste bad. Now imagine already bad food being over priced. Bad bickering service. To everything on the menu he said "Oh yeah one of my favorites." I ate the bad food, trying to kill time. I bought shoes for the same price as the food. Tasteless junk. I would pay that much money NOT to eat there again. But every restaurant has its niche, its demographic. If you are in the demographic that says "I ignore helpful warnings on Yelp, enjoy sadomasochism and had all my tastebuds burned off and put my colostomy bag behind my lips" this could be the place for you. My even mention the ambience? Of course there is none.

    (1)

  • Trevor M.

    This place was awesome just for the set up and atmosphere. Very cool little spot and the food was good.

    (5)

  • Sam H.

    A resturant that is this quality this late at night??? This was a new place for me. Apparently there are places to go eat otehr than the regular old diners after hours for some "recovery food and drinks" If it's past the bar times and your with friends who just want to decompress with a little recovery before taking to bed.. I highly recommend this place. The food quality at that time of night is pretty much top notch. If I remember I tried their eggs benedict or something in that order that was on the fancier side... possibly with crabs??? I have to say the combination of being tired and having my alcohol dehydrogenase levels saturated may have cut my memory a little short. The seats in itself is nice and cozy and the service is almost that of a pretty decent hotel restaurant (with the class of one too). The place is pretty pricey... although it being different dose justify the cost. Interestingly I also believe 13 coins and Cats have some symbolic meaning... but which I can't not recall. Either way this place is a change from my norm and quite enjoyable.

    (3)

  • Jo M.

    The good: a place open when bars close with 70's styling and old charm. If you get there right before 2am you can get that last drink in from their bar. The food is decent, and I love the decor! Clean bathrooms! The bad: Way over priced, the service is bearly ok, dusty dusty light fixtures, when bringing the lat enight bar crowd in they tend to be rude. I do go here a lot cause I know what I am getting. To expensive though for me to go alot.

    (3)

  • Kevin M.

    I loved the food and the cooks and waiters were very friendly and gave great service. It's a bit pricey though.

    (4)

  • Patricia O.

    NO STARS-if I could..... GROSS AND EXPENSIVE. If you go with someone who doesn't want to eat, that person still has to pay $6.95. when we looked at the waiter in shock because my friend had to pay for not eating.. the waiter rudely said, "HEY MAN, THATS HOW ITS BEEN IN HERE SINCE 1965, $6.95 pays for the free bread, appetizer, and parking." needless to say, my friend just waited in the car while the rest of the group left. WE ALL SHOULD HAVE LEFT. Don't waste you money eating here. AND NOTE: if your 300 pounds you might just be able to squeeze your way out of the booth. The tables are small.

    (1)

  • Monique F.

    The food was mediocre .. I'm in a Electric wheelchair they stuck with all the way in the back in like the banquet room our waiter kept forgetting to check on us.. had to wait 15 minutes just to get a refill.. It wasn't even like it was a busy night there was only a few other people there !!

    (1)

  • Esperanza D.

    You won't be disappointed... This place is fantastic for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. Good service and great ambience. Take a look to those old coins embedded in the tables. One of my favs for brunch or breakfast is the Monte Cristo. What can I say? I'm a fruit lover and French toast fan, so this dish puts all together very well. The burger while tasty could have been juicier and was a little overcooked.

    (4)

  • donut h.

    Yes, I'll admit it. I'm a fan. Not because of the food, though you have to order very carefully and not expect much - especially for the price. The service has actually been fairly good, mostly because when I go to 13 Coins I want to take a LOT of time just savoring the experience. I don't want to be rushed. I maybe go once a year. I don't recommend bringing anyone from out of town to try to impress them. So how can I give 4 stars? Because this place reminds me of the places my grandparents and older relatives would drag us to when we were younger. The food was exactly that - bland, overpriced, unusual old-world selections - and they LOVED it. They really thought we were in for a "treat". I'm really glad they don't change it up though. Yes, the incredibly bland pasta with everything is a drag. The portions are HUGE which is a burden if it's bad. The calamari is great. The filet mignon is perfectly cooked. I just keep my expectations low and occasionally some things on the menu are pleasant surprises. We share an appetizer, a main course, dessert, decaf coffee... We sit there for aver an hour and watch all the cute old folks escorted by their grandkids on special holidays, just like we used to do.

    (4)

  • Valerie W.

    Mediocre at best. What I gathered from this establishment is that the staff is great, the interior is a cool old school lounge vibe with cute outdoor patio area. Dark and cozy as well especially in their Night Owl Lounge. However, for the price the food and flavor is seriously lacking. It's nice this place is one of the few open 24/7. Coming in starved around 11:30pm on Sunday I was happy to see it was still happy hour. $4 wells and some apps to start sounded good. Fried zucchini for $3.99. I'd pass. The zucchini was so large you needed fork $& knife to eat. It had a nice crunch but lacked any sort of flavor. Chipotle ranch dipping sauce was so watered down it did nothing to enhance the taste. Chinese BBQ pork $6.99 on HH. It was fine for what it was and pretty standard. Craving some greens I opted for a side salad. $6.99 for some pre-tossed in dressing greens with a couple raw mushrooms and tomatoes strewn on top. Again I ordered ranch which was a seemingly awful mistake as it was so watery it gave the salad no flavor. Finally, the onion soup. Just order that. It was kinda over salted but at least it had tons of flavor, gooey cheese and onions. All in all around $40 for some bland food and HH items. Was pretty disappointed that the decor and nice staff didn't match the food we ordered. The menu is HUGE so perhaps giving another try with something else. Pasta, steaks, sandwiches, breakfast, they had it all.

    (3)

  • Marzuq H.

    Pros: - One of few 24 hour places in the area - Classy lounge feel Cons: - Few electric ports - Somewhat difficult to work in relative to a typical coffee shop, given that it doubles as a restaurant Best fit: early morning work, dinner with a large group of friends/bar in the evening

    (3)

  • Panda L.

    This place is awesome. Food is really good and descent quality. And it is 24 hrs. Love the leather seats and lightings...remind me of those god father films. If you like quality western cusines after late night party or woke up 3 am and no where to go. This is the place u can enjoy ur taste and body.

    (4)

  • J P.

    When I travel out-of-town on business, I usually try to eat somewhere local (not a national franchise). I have had many good experiences and a few unfortunate ones, as well. I was in Seattle on business not too long ago and was looking for a place for dinner, preferably close to the hotel (in the Downtown/Queen Anne area). I did what any other road warrior would do first - I checked online. I had been at 13 Coins many years earlier (the SeaTac location) and saw that the downtown location was only a few blocks away. An easy walk! Of course, I also read the reviews. Many people swear by this place, others say it is overpriced, and some do not like it at all. But I decided to give it a try and see for myself. It was a weeknight around 7:30 PM. The restaurant was not particularly busy and there were many booths and tables open. When I went to the hostess to get seated and said "table for one", she immediately directed me to the counter. I asked if I could have one of the empty tables instead. She mumbled something I could not quite make out, but it sounded like "this is all that is available right now". I told her I was not in a hurry and could wait for a table. There were several empty ones and it seemed like there were enough wait staff to handle the room. Then I heard her say "we only seat single parties at the counter". What?? To be fair, the counter seats are these comically large designs with wrap-around wings on either side so you have some degree of privacy from your "neighbor". But I find counter service to be less than relaxing - maybe that is just me. At the counter, you end up staring at the back of the bar or get dragged into an adjacent conversation. I just wanted someplace I could have a quiet dinner, read the paper, and relax. But 13 Coins apparently has a policy that prohibits diners from sitting at a table or booth if there are by themselves. I thanked the hostess and told her I would go somewhere else for dinner. I turned around and walked out. That did not bother her in the least and she did not try to change my mind by offering a table instead of a counter seat. I am sure this policy stems from the fact that someone at 13 Coins figures tables with 2 or more spend more money and tip the wait staff more. That may be, but when there are tables and booths that are empty on a Tuesday night, when there are available wait staff to serve those tables, and when there are no reservations or large parties for that evening, the policy seems to make little sense. I have traveled across the US and internationally and have been fortunate enough to dine at a variety of restaurants - from 5-star to local dives. But in none of these have I ever been denied a seating preference. I have gladly waited a short while in some cases, but I was never told "you can only eat here (counter)." This 13 Coin policy is not really discriminatory, because it apparently applies to all single diners. But in this economy, turning a customer away because of a silly policy is simply not good business. As a result, whenever I am in Seattle, I will not spend my money at 13 Coins and urge other single business travelers to do the same. There are many other good choices out there and many other restaurants that seem to be perfectly fine with having a customer sit at a table by themselves.

    (1)

  • Dan D.

    Always enjoy going to the coins. The food and service is always top notch. I usually stop by during weeknight evenings, Gabrielle and Eric are awesome! There are food options for whatever your budget, and breakfast anytime - day or night.

    (5)

  • Paul V.

    13 Coins appears to be a late night staple of sorts here in Seattle, and while I certainly appreciated the breadth of their menu even at 0300 on a Sunday morning, I found the food lacking as is so often the case with such a varied menu. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? You won't hear me complain about a thing if I'm able to get professional service and an upscale atmosphere in the wee hours of the morning, and that's exactly what you get at 13 Coins. While my group was (surprisingly if we're being honest) sober, a large percentage of those seated were very much not, and kudos to the staff for handling everything so very well. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I get it - you feel as though you can charge a premium because you've got a decent atmosphere and there aren't many other options at such an hour, but $14.99 for an omelette and a slab of hash browns? No. Sure, this was a large portion, but as you'll see, the quality was relatively low and it's not as though these are premium ingredients. My dish was barely worth double digits, and certainly not worth what I paid. No Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Here's what it would have taken for me to recreate this dish: 1. Cook up maybe four eggs in a pan - wait until they're pretty thoroughly cooked 2. Chop up some mediocre sausage and add far too little "hot" cheese that isn't in any fashion hot or spicy. Put it on top of the eggs and flip it into something that kinda sorta resembles an appropriate omelette. 3. Add a relatively flavorless (but very well cooked I must say) slab of hash browns into the mix. 4. Serve. Not only could I very easily replicate this dish myself, but I could do it quite a bit better than what I was presented with here at 13 Coins. The flavor was poor, the presentation was poor, and especially considering the price the overall experience strictly with regard to the food was poor. Single Star Granted on account of it being edible. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Again, the menu here at 13 Coins is impressive, and the service is stellar even at hours when it shouldn't be, but all this comes into play at the expense of the food quality, and with that being the case I'd look elsewhere unless it's between midnight and 0500 on a weekend. No Star Granted.

    (2)

  • Vero S.

    Really enjoyed today's dinner with friends. Took French onion soup and linguini with crab. Would be great if there were more crab meat in the meal. But everything was tasty. Special thanks to Brandie, our server! We felt relaxed and very welcomed. The service was very professional.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Love the ambiance and layout of this authentic diner - high-backed, swivel leather chairs line the bar. Has a retro, 20s feel. True, expansive diner menu - tons of breakfast offerings, diner sandwiches, blue plate specials. Staff is professional and nice. A bit out of the way in SLU, but worth stopping by if you're in the area. Menu is a bit over-priced as noted by Toni D, so this isn't your standard dive like 5 Points.

    (3)

  • Jason F.

    Well, this is a longstanding iconic restaurant, well known for being open 24 hours. Be warned that they do not seat any group without everyone being there in person, right in front. The food is better than Denny's (Do they still have those?). It's a terrific place to eat, after 11pm, good luck finding anything better.

    (3)

  • Katy H.

    A 3 solid star average and over 500 reviews says it all. This restaurant is just ok. Pros: -Breakfast served all day -Huge restaurant so it's good for large groups or people dining alone -There's a bar so you can sit there, in a booth, or at the lunch counter -Food comes out quick -Food is cheap Cons: -Super bummed that when I sat down the server wiped our table with a rag whose smell never left the booth. The entire time I ate I could smell a wet, dirty rag smell. Of course it dissipated over time and wasn't too powerful after the 'cleaning solution' evaporated but it still lingered a little and left me feeling regretful that I came here to eat. -Sticky surfaces. This restaurant is in need of a facelift and it shows. The counters and the seats are old and don't get a deep cleaning like they ought to. Overall I am not deterred from coming back. You can't beat the price and 13 Coins is a total Seattle staple. Having first visited the Seatac location however, I just have a hard time loving this spot. It has all the makings of an insanely rad restaurant but it's just a little worn and tired. Some people love the worn feeling but I think here it's losing its charm and starting to become seriously uncool.

    (3)

  • Lucas P.

    So we had apps Deviled eggs, Pita with Hummus and Ahi tuna. Not bad but the server was a bit bizarre (reason for the 3 stars). He seemed hyper and dysfunctional. Smh.

    (3)

  • Umesh T.

    The Latte was the best I've had during my visit here, to this beautiful city of Seattle. Be forewarned that I veer towards milder coffees, and tend to add sugar or splenda. But this one was really smooth and one of the few where I didn't find the need to add any sweetener at all. Unfortunately, the main dish, the crab Benedict did not measure up. The poached eggs did not have runny yolks, but rather like soft boiled eggs. The side of hash browns were really good though, as was the hollandaise sauce which was light and not too thick (more towards my liking) and unctuous. I might come back for the latte, but I'll take my breakfast/brunch money elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Todd A.

    Been there 4 times. Service is good and food is decent. $31 combination crab Louis was overpriced given the shrimp was baby shrimp and the lettuce was iceberg.

    (3)

  • Joey L.

    My roommate and I stopped here last month for a late brunch. I have been a faithful patron of this establishment since 2010. Over the last two years I have seen a marked decline in the quality of the food. Both of us were disappointed with our menu selections. She had the Joe's special and there was nothing really "special" about. I ordered the french toast and bacon. The french toast was tasteless and the bacon arrived dried out like someone had set it under a hot lamp for two days. When we mentioned the bacon to our server he asked if we wanted a new order. I was reluctant to order any more food considering what had been brought to us so far. Also, they mentioned the kitchen ran out of eggs. Seriously? A 24 hour restaurant runs out eggs in the middle of the day? Further more, I agree with some of the others comments that the restaurant needs a facelift; it's looking a bit dated and tired.

    (1)

  • Jeanette T.

    What a great place to go to after a show at Paramount, wish we knew about it when we came down last year. I give this place 4.5 stars. For a 24 - hour restaurant, it felt like we were going into a very exclusive high end steak restaurant! The seats at the bar had very high backs. Each table was it's own booth, also with high backs making the experience very enjoyable. The food was good as well. Our table had ordered a mixture of choices from pasta, French onion soup, sandwiches and omelette - at 12 am! I personally had the B.A.T - bacon, avocado and turkey sandwich. They did not hold back on the turkey. Could have used a little more avocado, but only because I love them. All in all a great experience and I'd totally come back late night and if I were in the area. Had to wait a bit for a table, but that's ok! Ohio and they were playing pop songs from the 90's, so our whole table enjoyed that as we were reminiscing and trying to remmeber the artist/groups.

    (4)

  • Bobby V.

    Amazing service wonderful atmosphere .. Had lunch with a friend and it was a great experience .. Their cocktails were strong and delicious . This picture says it all . If you've got time to kill this place is making def must see and do . How do I add photos ???

    (5)

  • Emily K.

    Well, we stopped by late evening the service was super fast and super friendly. One of the chefs and my boo even sang part of a song together lol. We split the crab bene and it was awesome! Came with hash browns that were crispy on the outside, mushy on the inside, and nice and buttery! The bene itself was good. Needed just a touch more salt and the hollandaise was a touch dry. But! The English muffin was neatly toasted! Still chewy just the way I like it! Overall, food was good. Service was great!

    (4)

  • Jackie Hien P.

    Came here for drinks during happy hour and staff was friendly. Beer selection is pretty good and their hours are convenient. Really close to the Amazon campus. Would recommend if Brave Horse is super packed as usual.

    (3)

  • Kelly S.

    On a rec from the rental car attendant, I roll into this place looking for a decent breakfast after a 6a flight from CA. What I got was a melange of deliciousness. The calamari was freshly cut steak (no rings or little octopi), and had a light, crunchy batter. The french onion soup had tons of cheese, and was not searingly hot. Very flavorful and not overpowering. I got the Crab Benedict. Fresh lump crab, light hollandaise. Crispy english muffin. The Monte Cristo was the highlight. Light, fluffy, but full of cheese and meat. No bricks for this place. Staff is helpful, funny, and even the chefs at the open-air kitchen/bar were chatting with us re: music, the town, local places to check/out, avoid. Ambience is altogether different. Smaller area, but large, high-backed studded leather chairs at the bar, same motif for the booths. HUGE menu with lots of options for all meals. Open 24/7. Only four stars since I have yet to try lunch and dinner. Would be shocked if lunch or dinner was any less awesome. Will be coming back.

    (4)

  • Madison G.

    It's funny how the first 3 reviews I read on here are about a rude and b*tchy hostess. I'm not sure if it's the same woman, but she acts like she's doing you a favor by having to seat you and extremely annoyed when asking if you want to start off with water. I came in around 11:15 pm, so I'm not sure if it was the end of her night and she was just absolutely tired and ready to go home or what. But it was my boyfriend and I, there were only about 5 different tables seated, and it was calm. Not sure why she was so rude and annoyed. But whatevvvvs.. The food has definitely changed since my last few visits. The macaroni and prosciutto that is on the special for Monday's was extremely salty and the bread they gave us to start off with was hard as a rock. The portion was a really good amount and I had tons left over, but it was a huge plate of salt. Our server was pleasant and checked on us frequently, but I assume that's because we knew each other from middle school. Previously service has been a hit and miss. Sometimes they check on you constantly and other times you don't see them unless they're taking your order and dropping off your food. Being that this is a 24 hour restaurant, it would help if they improved their service. The service one receives at 4:00 pm should be the same received at 11:30 pm. There should not be a lack in service just because it's late at night.

    (2)

  • D T.

    I've been coming here for years! I love the ambiance. The lighting and decor is nice and the high back booths gives you privacy while you eat. The bar has live music (at least on Saturday nights) and they are always open!! Service is professional. The food is good, you can watch them prepare a lot of it. I only wish they would mix up the menu or add specials like some farm to table selections.

    (5)

  • Joshua R.

    13 coins is the one business in south lake union that has stuck around as Amazon has taken over the area. A dimly lit lounge type atmosphere, they have good "Diner" type food menu and cheap drinks. I work at Amazon and this can be a good easy spot to come and grab drinks/a quick bite (maybe even have a meeting). I can't speak to the late night scene, but they are open 24 hours if you are looking for a bite.

    (4)

  • Inness P.

    I've been to the restaurant and to the lounge now, and I love both! This is not a place that I go for nuanced, gourmet food - rather, this is the best place for late night diner comfort food in one of the coolest atmospheres in Seattle. I feel like a member of the Rat Pack when I eat here - it's all dark leather, low lighting, glossy wood. It is a great place to embrace the 1950s/60s vibe, enjoy live jazz, and forget about calories. Most recently, I enjoyed baked brie and jam, calamari, fried zucchini, and the crab/shrimp melt. It was all a gooey, greasy delight. The crab/shrimp melt is a bit overwhelmed with cream and cheese, but the zucchini was surprisingly lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. The calamari was calamari. The baked brie was good but not divine. Still, I loved it all. It helped that I was mildly sauced - this is a GREAT place to come for drunk food, and it's not full of hipsters! It is, rather, half-full of judgy middle-aged types who are disappointed to find a batch of Millenials ruining their classy jazz time. Sorry, Olds.

    (5)

  • Catherine M.

    This place was fantastic. It's open 24 hours, serves good food, and has friendly and competent staff. We found it our first day here in Seattle. Looking for something within walking distance that could do lunch/dinner in the late afternoon led to a google result for 13 Coins. Inside it really looks like a gentlemen's club. Big leather seats, secluded booths, heavy furniture, and dim lighting. Walking in with 3 kids initially felt a little odd. However, the staff were welcoming and quickly produced a kids menu and some Shirley Temples. The food is pretty basic - steak, pasta, and burgers - but very well prepared. The one hiccup (which didn't ruin anything but was unexpected) was that the side for the steaks was spaghetti. No vegetables! That said, the steak was perfect. Our first visit we tried two different cuts, one medium Pepper Steak Dijon (New York strip with cracked black pepper crust and peppercorn sauce) and one medium rare New York Steak (served with herb sauce and mushroom and onion topping). Both were cooked properly. Oh and get a side of the farmers fries! Totally worth it. The older kids went with burgers. One cheeseburger on French bread and one smoked cheddar burger on a Kaiser roll. Both were well constructed, failing to disassemble as they were being eaten. The bread rolls were a nice change. So often burger buns are fragile and fall apart leaving you struggling to hold onto the contents. These did not. The youngest actually chose from the kids menu this time - chicken strips with chips. Breast meat lightly coated in batter with tasty fries made her very happy. Our second visit I switched to pasta - the fettuccine Venetia. Seafood, mushrooms, and alla burro dolce. Very very tasty. Rich but not overly so and the seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. We also tried dessert this time. The fried ice cream was coated in a light batter that perfectly offset the local vanilla gelato. Cinnamon and hazelnuts completed the dish but did not overpower it. I went for the chocolate mousse with a hint of orange. While the mousse was rich and velvety, the orange hint could have been a bit stronger. Overall, a great place to dine. Atmosphere is pleasant and unhurried and the food is good. There's also free parking in the lot across the road.

    (4)

  • Kathy A.

    Ok so pros: Awesome ambiance. This place has such a cool vibe when you walk in. I love all of the booths and the bar style seating. They also have free parking which is rare nowadays in Seattle. Now onto the meal. The spinach salad is pretty good plus quite a large portion for just a starter salad. The pan fried oysters were also pretty good. The oysters were nice and big and fried well. They came with some french fries too. The cole slaw was not very good; however. The entrees while massive were all bland and not very good. Our table had many different seafood options and were disappointed by all of them. The chicken parm was mediocre at best. Also for the ridiculous prices this is an even bigger let down. Maybe they should just stick with breakfast items. Desserts were better thankfully. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both rich and delicious. The cheesecake was nice and fluffy in texture and not your typical dense chunk of cake. Now a comment about service. I haven't encountered that disgruntled of a waiter in quite some time. He would make comments under his breath. Also, while I appreciate you desire to refill my coke there is no need to wave your hand at me while I am mid-sip for me to hand you the glass.

    (2)

  • Liane L.

    Although this is probably one of the nicest 24 hour restaurants in the Seattle area, they lack in service and quality of food. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the hostess with a rude glare. No hello... Nothing! I asked her if anyone in my party had arrived and she responded, "take a look around the restaurant yourself." As nobody was there yet, I asked her for a table for four. She said unless my entire party was present, she was unable to seat me. Sure, this is understandable... For a really busy restaurant. But here? The place was practically empty. Eh, the food was alright. The prices vary: salads range from $13-$28, sandwiches from $13-19, and entrees from $20-39. I've tried the french toast, reuben and the "believer." The french toast has been the best dish I've tried at 13 coins - it has a flavorful hint of vanilla! It also came with bacon, which was absolutely awful. It was fried to a complete crisp! The reuben is also pretty good, but they only have the corned beef filling on rare occasions. The "believer" is a parmesan crusted chicken on a bed of spaghetti in a cream sauce. In my opinion, the cream sauce was overwhelmingly rich. My advice if you're looking for a late night snack? Save your money and go to Dick's Drive-In instead.

    (2)

  • Kristy K.

    We were in town for a work trip for my husband. He and his buddy were thrilled to be able to take me to 13 Coins. It's an interesting place. We sat up at the bar, which I recommend, so that you can see all of the action. We had a pasta dish and a burger..and an ice cream shake. When I think about the food I've eaten at 3 am, this ranks amongst the some the best. Would I go there for dinner, probably not.

    (4)

  • Kari G.

    3 words: Breakfast all day!! The ambiance, for a breakfast-all-day "diner" sort of place, was definitely upscale in a Humphrey Bogart rich-mohogany kind of way. You'll get a leather booth all for yourself(s) where you can sugar your coffee or discuss "gangsta business" in absolute privacy and solitude. I was also impressed with the expediency of our server who rushed over with coffees, orange juices, and to take orders. This comes in most handy when you're hung over and clutching your head in agony... which is really only curable with a bunch of carbs in the form of bread and a veggie omelet. They even added cheese at my request... because why order healthy when you can get fat off cheese?! Was impressed with the freshness of the vegetables. Based on some of the other reviews here, I was definitely a little concerned about food quality. Finally, I appreciated their little spice rack of jellies. There were standard Schmuckers flavors of jellies and then one little column of honey. I've never seen that before and I am definitely into bread and honey... Who isn't? Anyhoo, I was pleased and a little fatter by the time I left :)

    (4)

  • CaseyJames H.

    Loved it! Great for some after-party food or evening dinner location. Loved the food selection variety, and the staff was super. It was like an upscale Denny's! The prices were reasonable, & I always had a different entree during my visit (3 visits while I was there) I will definitely return on my next visit to Seattle!

    (5)

  • Jenny H.

    I am really surprised at all the low ratings. My mom and I decided to eat here after a play got over at the Paramount theatre. It was around 11:30 and was just a quick 5 minute drive which was really convenient. They had a parking lot across the street with parking spaces dedicated to the restaurant guests. The place was more on the quiet side with maybe 10 people at the most in the restaurant. The staff was awesome and kept up with us and made sure that our water was filled and our food was to our liking. We sat in the long Chef's table and watched the cooks make the orders which is fun to watch! The menu has a lot of good choices and they are open 24/7. The meals are a little on the pricier side, but the quality was worth it! I ordered the turkey club, and it came out tasting really fresh. The bread was a nice toasted color and the fries were seasoned just the right amount! My mom ordered the Reuben sandwich, and I wish I ordered that. The Reuben was super juicy and flavorful. We also ordered dessert afterward. I got the flourless chocolate cake, which was amazing!!! Definitely couldn't eat the whole thing because it was super rich. My mom ordered the creme brûlée, and it was a great consistency and had a nice vanilla flavor. Overall, the service, food, and atmosphere was great! Definitely worth the price and the menu can cater to any eater with a lot of versatile items to choose from! I will be coming back to try more great food items soon!

    (4)

  • Sasha L.

    13 coins has a cool personality. My coworker and I were looking for a decent breakfast place. We walked from our hotel downtown (which I don't recommend! Trying to get across traffic was a disaster!). When we came in I was very surprised by the decor, it didn't look like a breakfast place, very large brown booths and retro matching stools against a bar. Our waitress was prompt. We ordered coffee and had a cool view of the patio. I like the old story behind the name, it's about a guy who fell in love with this girl and the father didn't want to marry her off to him because he was poor. The boy only had 13 coins but was madly in love with her and promised to take good care of her. The father was touched and they ended up getting married. I got the chicken fried steak with eggs because I felt like my cholesterol wasn't high enough. It was delicious! My health conscious coworker ordered the spinach and sausage omlette with egg whites. It looked good at first. As she kept eating it, it became very greasy. The oil was visible, it caused her to lose her appetite. So if you come here, I recommend not ordering that. It looks like this place is happenin' at nighttime. I wish were were in town longer I would have loved to see what that was all about.

    (4)

  • Dennis B.

    My wife and i went to 13 coins to meet friends for dinner. We arrived early. The stench upon entering was overwhelming and unappetizing. We sat at the bar for one drink but it was dark and smelly/musty in there too. Anyway- we ended up sitting outside as at least we were in some fresh air. Time passed this place years ago.

    (2)

  • Melody P.

    I came here with friends after Chilly Hilly for post ride meal. I never knew there's a very touching story behind this "13 Coins" until my friend, Amy read the story out loud from the menu! There's private parking spots next to the restaurant. It was full. Therefore, I parked across street. It's not bad! The decor is dark with leather, not sure which generation I can refer to. But, the leather booth is very comfy! Friendly greeting from the server and very quick service to feed 5 hungry cyclists who just finished 33-mile hilly ride from Bainbridge Island. I ordered their eggs Benedict. Portion was very generous. Hm, I wasn't sure if the egg benedict sauce was supposed to be sour. It's not how I remembered! Also, the sauce was warm. My harsh brown had good presentation. However, it's crispy and brown on the top but it's a bit raw on the bottom. I did enjoy my hot water with honey and lemon. Hope to try something else soon in the future!

    (3)

  • Eric J.

    Samuel, The manager on duty tonight was a jerk. My family and I had a great time, then shift change happened. Our new waiter was nice. The food came. My lobster was rotten. I mean "stunk up our whole booth" rotten. Our waiter came and took it away. He missed the stinky piece that was on an hors d'oeuvre plate that needed removal as well. A new lobster was on it's way. My family finished their dinner, I finished mine and finally the waiter came back to say that after talking with his manager, they pulled all of the lobster. The manager offered a desert. I told Samuel that I was served a stinky, rotten piece of lobster and waited my entire meal for a new one, and then was told that no more lobster was on the menu and all that was offered was a desert. The end of the story was that I paid for everything but the lobster tail because the manager was too much of an ass to realize that at least my dinner was shot the minute I smelled the rotten lobster. I don't go out often and it's just bizarre to me that we ended up paying for everything but the lobster and had to deal with his snarky attitude about the whole thing. You'd think that after paying $178.00 for a dinner for 3 that you'd leave happy and not just ticked off and unwilling to spend another dime at a place I grew up eating for nice occasions. I own a business and would never allow that to happen to one of my customers. I wanted to edit this to include the date and time in case someone gets sick from the lobster. It honestly was so stinky rotten smelling that they pulled it off the menu. We ate there tonight, 6/5/15 around 9:00 PM and finished around 10:30 or so.

    (1)

  • Amy Y.

    Second time here and first time writing a review. Last time was after a half marathon and this time was after a hilly 33-mile bike ride. Definitely a good place to find some food to pack back on those carbs and proteins. I had the 13 Coins French Toast with Bacon and it was quite good. I'd give it 3 stars. The bread was nice a thick, the bacon was crispy. However, I do prefer my French Toast more cinnamon flavored and overlay this was just ok. Nothing out of this world. So why the 4 Star review?... My boyfriend considers their Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs to be the second best out of all of them he's ever had and he's quite a fan of Chicken Fried Steak - his favorite brunch food of all time. I also got to try my friend's The Believer and both the pasta, the sauce and the chicken parmesan were delicious. I think I just need to order my own Chicken Fried Steak or The Believer next time.

    (4)

  • Brad H.

    13 Coins may give you a weird vibe when you enter. It is dark, has a greasy odor (Thanks to the greasy food of course) and large leather seats. Once you get settled in though, you are welcomed with friendly service and hospitality. The food selection is smaller, focusing more on breakfast foods, but there is a variety for all. I had the "Believer" speciality and substituted the pasta for hash browns. The meal was fantastic. You are served two large sized chicken patties that are covered in a house sauce and cheese. On the side is a good sized order of freshly made hash browns. The meal looks small at first glance, but once you taste the quality and preparation of the meal, you see what a decent value it is, even at $20.00. All in all, 13 Coins is a nice local restaurant that receives its many awards for best food for a reason!

    (5)

  • Nate S.

    Classic Seattle restaurant. Been open 24 hr since 1967 or something like that. Cool decor and size able menu selection. Love the staff here. Live music in lounge every Fri and Sat nights from 9:30pm til 1:30am. Try the buttermilk fried chicken salad. Da bomb!! Gabrielle (in the lounge) is my absolute favorite server here. Always smiling and laughing but super attentive to food quality and customer needs even when it's slammed!

    (5)

  • Kristi K.

    This is where you go after a night out on the town to sober up or make your friends sober up! The setting is actually one of a kind. The food is edible. All together it's just simply, the place to go. It's not horrible but it's not the greatest. It's just where you go after hours! I'll be back... We always go back. Lol

    (3)

  • Frank B.

    13 Coins still rates as the best 24hr food joint in Seattle... I'm mean who can compete with a place that serves quality food and drink? The mini Veggie & salami plate is a must, and it's free! Now I'm a veal person and it's either veal piccata or veal parm. Breakfast food is always good but the all American meal the cheese burger is a winner winner. So that's my update so deal with it! Always stick with winning dish and you won't go wrong!

    (5)

  • jessica strattard r.

    Service was good - food not so much. I had spaghetti which tasted like Ragu over over-cooked pasta. Escargot app was OK. Cocktail menu looked fun. Maybe the breakfast is better.

    (2)

  • Pete S.

    Good food and a cool style to the place. If you go, sit at the bar and watch the food being prepared; the seats are right out of the late 60's. You expect the cast of threes company to walk in at any moment.

    (4)

  • Jerry T.

    Music and a meal I have been here a handful of times, after the club, late night projects and super early flights. The food has always been consistent and there seems to have live music each time I am there. They must know I was going to be in those night. My morning/late night staple is the eggs benedict, 13 Coins is just the right amount of cheesy and eggy. I think the difference is the aged canadian bacon.

    (4)

  • Sumi A.

    3.5 stars. I remember taking a post high school trip to seattle with one of my dear friends back in the 90's. Our mission was to check out UW, see some snow, and have some type of fun adventure in the PNW. We flew in late and arrived at our Wyndam hotel, and 18 year old me thought I was really livin' the hi life. A country girl in the city... who could ask for more? We were hungry and stopped in at the only open place we could find. 13 coins. 18 year old me really liked the food, and was impressed that a 24 hour establishment took the time to give a real restaurant feel (no generic Denny's theme here), and actually put out some quality food. I remember going to 13 coins at least twice on our short trip, and then the restaurant evaporated from my mind until recently. My husband and I just relocated to a new condo in the city, and unbeknownst to me, the same 13 coins restaurant was just a block and a half away. I stumbled upon it accidentally, and was flooded with fond memories of my first trip to Seattle. We decided to go back for nostalgia sake, and my expectations were pretty low, as 18 year old me didn't have a care in the world when it came to food, and preferred things dipped in ranch or hot sauce. Upon entering, I felt a vague familiarity creep over me. I sat down and touched the menu and reminisced over the 20 years that had passed since stepping foot into that restaurant. The darkness of the room was the same.. and the comfortable vibe was still there... the leather chairs and old world feel hadn't been lost at all! The menu was a little different, but the variety was great. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, and my husband got the calamari steak. We enjoyed cocktails and chatter with the bartender, and the food came out very quickly and the portions were gigantic!! Usually that's a red flag, as big portions typically indicate a lazily prepared meal. Not so much in this case. The calamari was tender and delicious, draped with a lemon and white wine sauce that absorbed slowly into the delicate batter surrounding the meat. The side of pasta was a perfect match, and bite after bite was delicious! The spaghetti carbonara was seasoned well, and large generous slices of sausage emerged from the creamy sauce as I wound my noodles up the fork. This is a naturally heavy dish, and I could barely finish half the plate... but it made for some great leftovers the following day. Having visited this place 20 years apart, I feel that this could easily be my go-to spot for late night dining. It's clean, well staffed, and puts out a product that late night owls would be happy to eat. I'm actually really excited to live so close to this place, and will definitely be back with my late night appetite!

    (3)

  • Jake R.

    I've only been to the lounge so far but it was a great experience. I come here to listen to my friend sing in the lounge on Saturdays. The atmosphere here is pretty swanky but chill too, if that's possible. I like how the room is dim and the seating is cozy. I like to sit in the back to get the best view and have the most comfortable seating. I have only ordered off of the HH menu so I haven't gotten the full experience but what I have tried I have enjoyed and the prices were pretty fair too. The fried zucchini slices with chipotle ranch dipping sauce are my favorite so far, they are delicious and a must try! I have also tried the meatballs, pretty good and the calamari, which was ok. My buddy always gets the teriyaki tidbits, tenderloin pieces sauteed in sesame teriyaki sauce and he loves them. I would like to try the full menu sometime but I usually get here pretty late and I've always eaten by then but I'm sure at some point I will and I'll update my review then.

    (4)

  • Carter B.

    In a former life, I lived in the Seattle area for several years and still visit on occasion. Years ago I was introduced to the original 13 Coins and have enjoyed dining there ever since. Yesterday was my first visit during daylight hours and I had a late lunch-early dinner at about 3:30 PM. There was only one other person at the counter and only one or two tables occupied. Service was quick and I ordered an omelet. It was huge and its size was matched by the big load of hash browns. Service was quick and I enjoyed my meal. My Manhattan was made just right as usual. If you really want the whole 13 Coins experience, you should plan to eat there at night. The place is crowded and a seat at the counter gives you the sideshow of the cooks hard at work. I have always enjoyed a steak and my wife often ordered the calamari steak; it's great, too. I assume they still bring a little antipasto plate at dinnertime which obviates the need for a salad. In summary, it's a Seattle tradition that seems to have kept its quality up through the years. The drinks are good and the food is, too, from my experience, but I seldom stray far from my usuals.

    (4)

  • Treysea T.

    Great place to take a group with mixed dining tastes. Cool retro décor, love the big tufted booth and bar seats. Love that they will split plates. Love that the waiters are pleasant and attentive without hovering. Lots of cool choices of dishes at all hours. Love the 24 hour food happiness and late night people watching. However, I was bummed to order soup that came out cold (with melted cheese on top!!). Had to send that back - no bueno. I'll be back!

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    this place is awesome........ if ur hammered! not so awesome sober. : ) . I had the crab beny and i wouldnt come back for it. especially for $25.

    (2)

  • Minda W.

    This place has slow service and mediocre food, but what do you expect for a place that's open 24 hours. We got seated by a hostess with some attitude and didn't get acknowledged for like 10 minutes after being seated. After she finally paid attention to us, our server was actually really nice though. Also we had a table near the door to the kitchen, which for some reason smelled like a YMCA locker room? Anyway, the food was acceptable, not great, but they do give you a ton of fries/hash brown/potato products. I wouldn't come here again though, this place is crappy and expensive.

    (2)

  • Amanda W.

    Mediocre, inconsistent, and overpriced. Sometimes, the Crab Eggs Benedict is good. Other times, you find large pieces of eggshell in your eggs and the Hollandaise tastes like it was made last year. It depends on who is cooking when you order. The only saving grace is the cheesecake. It is heavenly, but every thing else is not worth the money or the calories.

    (2)

  • LaLana O.

    Took the boyfriend for our anniversary. Staff was super courteous (thanks Eric for putting up with my silliness). The food was fabulous!!! Definately would recommend this place to everyone.

    (5)

  • Noong M.

    Frittata's are the best here and the hang town fry ain't to far behind! Also try the clams and or the bbq pork plate!

    (4)

  • David M.

    Will not return. Servers, bartenders, and managers need to learn about the law and liability of serving extremely intoxicated people. My girlfriend and I came in around 11 on a Friday night for a late dinner after going to a comedy club. We sat in a booth at the lounge and ordered wine and the Steak David. There was a relaxing lounge act performing. Near the band was an 8-top or so, where one of the males was loud and clearly very drunk, calling a lot of attention to himself. We spoke with the server and a bartender. They acknowledged he was very drunk, and said, "We only served him one drink." We explained to them that you can't serve obviously intoxicated customers. Just after we spoke to them, the drunk got up, bumped into a chair, knocked it over, and fell spread-eagle on the floor. A server and manager went over to speak to him, but inexplicably allowed him to stay! I figured they didn't want to lose the business of the rest of the people at the table. He continued being loud, and we spoke again to the server and bartender. We told them they were putting themselves at great risk of liability by allowing him to stay. They replied that there was nothing they could do. We tried to ignore them, and after a long time our food arrived. We were a few bites in when the drunken lout again began calling attention to himself with obnoxious behavior. We immediately demanded our food to be boxed up to go. I paid for the bill, despite not having finished half our drinks. As we were leaving, we made comments to the drunk and the table about the inappropriateness of their behavior. An argument ensued, during which the drunk groped my girlfriend's breast! Needless to say, I was very angry, but my girlfriend dragged me out before things could escalate even worse. I wanted the police to be called, but my girlfriend just wanted to get out of there after being assaulted. In over 20 years of going to bars and restaurants, this was one of the three worst displays I've seen of servers and management not taking adequate responsibility in handling drunk people. You simply cannot serve people who are seriously intoxicated and out of control. I hope 13 Coins learns their lesson before something more serious happens that causes them to lose their liquor license.

    (1)

  • Madison W.

    I usually love this place, very good food, but last night my dad went out for his birthday dinner and ordered chicken fried steak with eggs and he is SICK. Food poisoning sick. And it really sucks because it was his birthday and we were supposed to do fun stuff but he's just throwing up everywhere and his guts are torn up.

    (2)

  • Ana S.

    I was told about this place from a friend . First opinion walking in was this looked amazing. The interior was Rich and expressive. The smell of the place was what first killed it, the tables where wiped down with nasty old rags that look like they haven't been washed for a few days. The menu looked extremely expensive for this place . I ordered some ravioli and meatballs. My plate looked some what appetizing,very good portion of food, but the smell yuk!!! Smelled like expired meat and the pasta was soggy . Never will be coming back . Extremely disappointed

    (1)

  • Sheri F.

    I've been going to 13 Coins for 14 years. The prices were recently jacked up. However, you can still get breakfast for $10 and lunch for $15. The food is good, and they are open 24 hours. They will serve you breakfast any time of the day, which is awesome. The veal parmigiana is fabulous, as well as their eggs benedict, Monte Cristo, and Steak Sinatra. I love their 13 Coins Farmer Fries, which are these huge steak fries with this yummy seasoning and dipping sauce. The presentation is stacking them like a log cabin which just delights me. Portions are just right - not small, not too much. It gives off the mafia vibe in the ambiance category - floor to ceiling leather booths, dark bar with jazz music, waiters in black ties, huge black & white photos on the walls - and I love it for that reason. They have huge bar stools at the kitchen counter where you can watch the chefs do their magic. It can get noisy in the bar and open areas, but if you get seated in one of the booths, the noise is really blocked out. This place is great for a date, for a special celebration, eating breakfast before a redeye flight, partying after a concert, grabbing lunch during work - whatever. It's that kind of place. I would definitely say it is not kid friendly because of the menu and the fact that most people go here for an adult time out away from the screaming children. I've had fantastic experiences with the staff, and I've had experiences where the staff was just all right. I went there recently with the BF and didn't have the greatest experience due to the waitress. However, I won't hold that one experience against them. She didn't bring us the antipasto dish that everyone receives when dining there, she didn't check on us, didn't refill our drinks and just generally sucked. Lots of free parking on the street, in their uber small lot and across the street as well in designated spots. Food: 4 stars Service: 3.5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Parking: 4 stars

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    Umm...thanks but no thanks. Came in for the post-2am dining experience and left completely underwhelmed. One star for the ambiance and another for the fact that they are open 24 hours. At first glance the restaurant looks pretty fancy with their black leather upholstered seats, marble in the bathrooms, and nice dim lighting. The meal that ensued was far from my expectations, which were already low. As part of a group of 12 we were able to be seated right away at 2am on a Saturday night. Our waitress, who was dressed like she just got came back from the club, gave us some time to look at the excessively large menu while she served us waters. We ordered in a fairly timely manner, but it took about 25 minutes to get our food and 3 people ended up getting something different than what they ordered! I shared the club sandwich with somebody and although it was a decent portion size, it was nothing worth writing home about. The bread was pretty soggy because of the excessive amount of mayo, the sandwich was skimpy on the bacon, and there was wayyyy too much lettuce. If I wanted a salad I would've ordered one! At $13 I wasn't impressed. Other people's dishes looked just as mediocre. I would only recommend 13 coins to somebody that missed the 1:30am curtain call at Dicks and the 3am closing of Rancho Bravo or any street meat stand. By all means venture elsewhere during normal eating hours.

    (2)

  • Mandy T.

    This is my first time here and it was for my birthday so I was hoping it was going to be something amazing. And it was absolutely was! I enjoyed the wonderful service (he was very cute) but he was also very aware of when we ran out of water/bread. He suggested us very yummy appetizers and although I really wanted to try the bucket of clams, they ran out. But it's okay! Because we tried the calamari and it was very delicious! I ordered the Parmesan chicken pasta I believe and it was amazing. Huge portion. The chicken was prepared with just the right crisp and flavor. I fell in love with the ambiance of the place and it was gorgeous with all the lights and my company tied the knot to how amazing 13 coins was to me. Overall, food was delicious. Service was great. I enjoyed everything!

    (3)

  • Ashley B.

    Really impressed with this restaurant!! Super cute vibe and it was a huge variety of food music was also all over the spectrum so it was great for all age groups! Enjoyed the buttermilk chicken salad!

    (4)

  • L M.

    Food is good; not out of this world. But the winning points for me were the ambiance and late hours. When we went around 2am and the place was packed. I love their armchairs and booths. It's so much cleaner and the food is so much better than any other place that is open 24 hrs a day. We had their chicken and fries.

    (4)

  • Angela A.

    I'd give this joint 0 stars if I could. This review is based on service, ambience and food. I don't mind waiting at a restaurant...if it's worth the wait. This place is NOT. You are better off going to Beth's or getting a hot dog at the 711 up the street, I kid you not. Do not go here. I came here late night on Valentines day around 1am. We waited for about 45 minutes (that's fine...) when we were seated, we sat in the bar. Fine, right? WRONG! There was some sort of like, weird one woman band singing...."singing" *eyeroll* so loud that I couldn't even have a conversation. It was TERRIBLE. It was DEPRESSING. Our waitress was very strange too. She just sat us down and left us for a good 10 minutes to seep in that awful performance. Ugh... Anyway, she was very strange in the way she handled our orders and it seemed as though she wasn't fully present or aware. Now, onto my meal. I could've made this omlette at my house. It was just eggs, and cheddar cheese for 14 dollars. That would've been worth it...had the food not tasted below average. Ugh...gross. The whole place smells/reeks of cigarette smoke. At least it did that night anyway. Bottom line: Don't come here. Ever.

    (1)

  • Tiffany L.

    Amazing! The interior of the place is very nice. The boots are very private and the seats are very comfortable. The table has a lot of space as well. I had "The Believer" and my boyfriend had the half and half (spaghetti/ravioli). Both were good, but I have to say mine was delicious! The chicken parmigiana was so savory! It melted in my mouth like butter. I did half white half red sauce. Pricing isn't bad at all. As much as Olive Garden I would say but way better quality. The only thing was our waiter didn't seem to hear my boyfriend when he tried asking him some questions and kept walking away fast. Overall good experience. Oh yeah the creme brûlée was wonderful as well!

    (4)

  • Brittney M.

    I'm always hesitant to rate an establishment 3 stars, because I can usually convince myself they don't deserve such harsh criticism. ...but THIS place easily earned only 1 start from me. I walked in today (my birthday, no less) and read the sign in the lobby that said 'please wait to be seated.' And I did wait. For TWENTY MINUTES. Six different employees walked past me. None of them said a word to me. Then I seated myself. And waited. For another ten minutes. Finally a rather friendly waiter asked if he could get me anything, and I told him the situation. He apologized and asked to take my order, and I ordered the biscuits and gravy (which I have to admit was delicious). They offered me a free birthday dessert, which I politely declined since I was full. But when I asked if they could take off the entrée instead (which was $3 LESS than their most expensive dessert), I was told no because 'they don't do that here.' ...No recompense for 30 minutes of being ignored? I don't think so.

    (1)

  • Alexandra M.

    I have the most hilarious experiences here, probably because I come here at the most ungodly hours. I come here when it's 3:30a.m. and I want gourmet food instead of Denny's. Keep in mind that "gourmet" food from a 24-hour restaurant is NOT AT ALL the gourmet you would expect. I once had a waiter who looked like a vampire (literally SO pale). He was extremely awkward with us. For instance, we asked where we can find the eggs benedict on the menu; he just said "in the eggs section" and stared at us. Wouldn't it have been more helpful to point directly at the item on the menu? We sat in the bar area in front of the kitchen, and the chefs cook right in front of us. The chefs, who were obviously directly in front of us, kept giving my friend and I weird looks. This may be because we were two young, sober Asian girls in a sea of drunk men and their "playmates." We get it, but please don't stare so much that we feel awkward eating. I went there again yesterday, and had an even more interesting experience. This time my friend and I sat at the booth. I thought this would give us a lot more privacy, but I was wrong. Sure, people didn't stand in front of us and stare, but there was a group of people sitting opposite us (in the bar area) shouting about selling crack. UM WHAT?! Maybe that happens all the time at 13 Coins because all the wait staff and chefs acted like it was nothing. This woman kept talking about "selling rocks" and using the N word. They were talking so loud that I could barely hear myself. I'm giving 13 Coins three stars for the most interesting late-night dining experiences ever.

    (3)

  • Heather C.

    9 of us decided to go get a late night bite in downtown Seattle on a Saturday night. It took the hostess about 15-20 minutes to seat us. Once we sat down our waiter came and from the start he was completely rude! I actually called him out and said, "excuse me we are not drunk please watch how you speak with us!." I understand it was late at night but he is the one who chooses to work the graveyard shift. If he can not handle dealing with people then he is in the wrong field. I asked him what his name was and he said, "DREW" very rude. We had horrible service the whole time we were there. Our food was fine, no complaints. All of us were completly shocked with his behavior. When we asked for our bill we said, "could you PLEASE separate the bill for all of us?" He was not happy at all!!! When I was going to pay the waiter, he was no were to be found so I went to the front and told the manager my situation he did apologize and took my payment. This was my experience and the only reason I went here was because it was open late night. I would never go here during the day nor go back again after this experience.

    (1)

  • Wingnut W.

    Perfect for everything and all meals of the day! Very very good service too! This place is one of Seattle's little treasures its a bit on the spendy side but once you sample the food you will quickly figure out its well worth it!

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    Great time for our engagement dinner. Kinda pricy for pasta but pretty good. Waiter was really nice and didn't bother us.

    (3)

  • Cynthia L.

    Sometimes, I just want to have a $14 quality omelette, in the middle of the night, while listening to live music, in lighting reminiscent of the dark side of the moon. These times are now, but over the years, 13 Coins has changed significantly in feel (for me.) Post-clubbing, we would cram as many of us in a tall booth as possible, and get the eye-roll from the waitperson when we would ask for more bread and antipasti on never-ending repeat. The table would be littered with clutch purses and drinks. That was a long time ago. So in the past five years, I have now considered it an all-hour breakfast place. Their omelettes are really good, as are their bennies. Crab meat makes everyteeng betta. Their hashbrowns when on, are dream-like, but when they're off...well, you should just go to Beth's Cafe for your late-night potato needs. Additionally, they do a squid steak covered in hollandaise. I remember liking this, just not the price ($23.99 currently.) I consider hollandaise its own food group, I put that schtuff on everything. Recently, I had the Eggs Florentine Benedict, while my guy ordered a steak (he added King Crab legs so I could eat them--although..I'm not a huge fan of King Crab. Snow Crab and Dungeness is what I like.) I heard that they make really good waffles, if you're into those. But they are not available all the time. (Takes a long time for that waffle iron to heat up, I guess.) The surprise of [the] night was the live music that played. A Spokane band played and we enjoyed it so much, we bought the CD. Quite an ethereal set of pipes, she had. And the accompanying gentleman had a smooth voice. Good service and nostalgia for oldsters like me. It'll probably be another year before I make it down, but you never know.

    (4)

  • Shereen A.

    I came here because someone else suggested it at 3:30am and I was hungry...so I followed. This place looks like a scene out of an Austin Power's movie. You expect Dr. Evil to spin around in these chairs while petting a kitty. (rant) The menu is HUGE. It's like a freaking novel. That's a good indication a restaurant doesn't make anything very well. Seriously. The smaller the menu, the better the food is. Menus like this do not help those (like me) who suck at deciding what they want to eat. I finally settled on the "13 Coins" Reuben sandwich. After getting our food about 40 minutes later, I wish they had just forgotten about it. The food here is not good, bland, AND it's expensive. It's unfortunate to have to pay $14 for a sandwich I disliked. No one really liked their food except for 2/14 people in our group. I don't care what time of the day you operate until. If you say you make "good food" it should be every dang minute you're open. Late night crowds have tastebuds too, you know! My three year old niece can make better food in her plastic kitchen. (rant/) Anyways, save yourself sadness and eat somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Gabrielle M.

    Great old school atmosphere! Nice and large menu, I little bit of everything for everyone! In the lounge they offer happy hour from 4-6 daily and 10-last call. Great desert menu also. I really love the apple pie with ice cream on top!! Also the buttermilk chicken salad is bomb! :) Open late night an never closes!

    (5)

  • Ray I.

    We went there around 11pm and it happened to be during the time they were doing some major cleaning in the kitchen or something that made the restaurant have no stove power. Thus, we were only able to order food that doesn't need to be cooked. My friend got a club Sammie and I got the seared ahi tuna. My tuna was pretty good and fresh. Almost Tasted like I was eating meat. Got the cheesecake and I didn't like it at all. The underlying amaretto flavor threw it off and gave it some weird florally note. I wouldn't come here during regular hours, but this is definitely one of the top contenders for late night eating since nothing else except gross Denny's or IHOP is open.

    (3)

  • Megan N.

    Absolutely horrible. Take it from a Seattle native. This is a joke. So after we have waited for 1 hour and 45 minutes we waited another hour and 30 for for half frozen French fries. The heating is a whole other issue. Please do not get me started. IT IS 60 degree in here. That is not normal. All we ask is for some communication. Please don't say that our food is 5 min away and then have us away another 45 minutes longer. Just. Communicate.

    (1)

  • Chelsea N.

    Open 24 hours which was a huge find. Very cool atmosphere and a lot of choices on the menu and kid-friendly

    (5)

  • Victoria H.

    The food is good quality and it is open 24 hours without feeling like a Denny's. I love the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    Looking for a place to eat late at night in Seattle? No problem. The portions are large but so is the price tag. Also, they make a pretty decent Old-fashioned drink there.

    (4)

  • Kimmy C.

    I don't know why this place has horrible reviews mixed with good ones. I certainly thought it was pretty good. We were seated on the row in front of the open kitchen in these awesome comfy chairs. It was a lot of fun watching them cook. We had a great server who was friendly and helped us choose from the large menu. I don't know but at 10pm at night, I was starving! We ordered the fried zucchini, fried ravioli, hamburger and monte cristo. We definitely order way more that what we could handle. Took our food home and put it in the toaster oven and still tasted good. On a Friday night at 10pm there's fun music! It seems as thought this place draws an older crowd. Or maybe we are becoming the older crowd. Either way, still a good place to eat and the music is great. Definitely coming back here again!

    (4)

  • Joe T.

    Very interesting decor, although everything else was a little disappointing. I heard a lot about the restaurant from a native of Seattle, but the food was decent (on the expensive side) and the service was terribly slow. Might be an interesting place to grab drinks, but I would not come back to eat.

    (2)

  • Bonnie C.

    We love the atmosphere of 13 Coins! Its fun to sit in the oversized bar chairs and watch the chefs prepare the food and work fast. This time we brought our son and went early so it wasn't as busy as it is for the late night crowd. I had the Calamari and it was so good- I wanted more. The burger was good too. I think the prices have increased since the last time I was here though. For the 3 of us it was $100 for 3 sandwiches, calamari and 3 glasses of wine. It's really a greasy spoon dive restaurant with funky oversized leather booths and chairs. I thought it was a bit expensive for the food however I just love coming to 13 Coins.

    (4)

  • Rob R.

    Went in to eat some late lunch and ordered a burger medium which came out done. Taste was ok but due to the grill used tasted bit burned. Instead of bun they used french bread which is not how i like my burger. Atmosphere ia ok, bit not excellent, staff typical american friendly. Price is decent but not cheap

    (2)

  • dale d.

    Came to Seattle on business. My Boss took me to this place. We wanted a booth, but the place was already crowded at 5 pm. So we settled for a seat at the bar where you can watch them cook the food. This was AWESOME!!!!! The Head Chef was amazing to watch as he multitasks and directs his staff in a very positive quick paced & hot environment. He obviously has the love and respect of his crew as most of them hugged him before beginning their shift. The Chef also engages the patrons sitting at the bar with a great sense of humor. You will sit their mesmerized watching the humorous banter going on while wondering how these guys keep from lighting themselves on fire with all the flames shooting up over the cast iron skillets. These guys are worth the price alone. I had the Jumbo Prawn Shrimp Scampi. I cannot describe the spicy garlic butter sauce that covered the large portions of shrimp, but to say I could have ate myself to death that evening. Although, my toothbrush packed its things and left the very next morning. Next time I'm up in Seattle, I will go for the Rubin Sandwich.

    (4)

  • Gina K.

    I've been here a few times over the past 5 years but this last time was the first late at night. Hubs and I went in to have dessert after a concert. We ended up having a second dinner and dessert! Our food was really good! The service was fair. It was really busy. Since I'm living the gluten free life I was thrilled to know they make their hollandaise by hand instead of a mix. In fact, they say they make everything by hand. So I was able to have eggs benedict sans the English Muffin (I just had them put my eggs and stuff ontop of the hashbrowns). I was in heaven! I love Eggs Benedict! Hubby had a club and fries and they did the job. We did have our dessert - we split a hot fudge sundae. It had been so long since I'd had one and it really hit the spot. They have a parking lot (actually 2) which is always nice in Seattle! This could become our after concert/late night event spot!

    (4)

  • Estella P.

    It is still one of my favorite 24 hour/late nite spots for late night eats. Food is always good and portions are large. I've had (not all in one sitting) the chicken fried steak, french toast, crab eggs benedict, fried oysters, prawn cocktail, steak and eggs, crab and shrimp melt, and fettuccine venitia. All were pretty good. Although it is a bit pricey. My favorite place to sit is at the counter because the chairs are huge and comfortable and you can watch the cooks in action. It's dinner and a show all in one. Sometimes you get to listen to the cooks and wait persons funny conversations. I've never had bad service here. It's a great place to have a drink and dinner and linger for awhile. 21/30

    (4)

  • Greg L.

    I have been a customer here since I was a teenager - 30+ years. The food is always good, but recently, the service leaves a great deal to be desired. I took my son here after the NBA game this PM to celebrate his last day of the school year - he loves 13 Coins. Our waiter never asked us how we were doing, if we needed anything and then rings us up, and drops off the bill with a quick thank you while rushing by our table. No graciousness or gratitude for our business; this used to be a 13 Coins value. Well, both the locations have seen a decline in service and that is a real shame. We won't be returning anytime soon, sadly.

    (2)

  • Kerem K.

    I was there with 2 good friends, one visiting from out of town, to grab a late night bite. It was my suggestion to go to 13 coins as I've been a good customer for over 10 years and never had a bad experience before and their food is great. This review is not about the food though. It was a busy night, we put our name on the waiting list, waited for about 20 minutes to get seated, which is typical for a Saturday night. It all went downhill after we got seated, however. For another 20 minutes, we were not greeted by any server and our orders were not taken. We patiently waited but it seemed every other table was getting the server's attention but us. It may be understandable given how busy they were. When it became unbearably long, I tried to get the server's attention: "excuse me, we have been waiting for almost 20 minutes and nobody got our order, can somebody take our orders please?". He said (according to the hostess his name was Caleb but I may be wrong) he will be with us shortly. When he came back to our table though, he said: "ok if you guys are gonna be disrespectful, I will ask you to leave". Totally unexpected. We said if he is going to be disrespectful to his customers like that, we want to leave anyways and we did. I understand it's a stressful job and things can get overwhelming but if you're in the service industry (and I have many amazing friends who are in the industry and all doing amazing jobs), remember that "customer is always right". Caleb (or whatever his name was), we were not disrespectful and was just asking to place our orders after waiting for 40 minutes (20 before being seated and 20 after) and naturally a little impatient. You may be annoyed and/or overwhelmed but if you are going to be disrespectful and not show any empathy for your customers, maybe you should be the one to leave, not the customers. You could have at least said "sorry guys, I know you have been waiting and it's a very busy night. I'll try to be with you as soon as I can". Not "if you're gonna be disrespectful, I'll ask you to leave"

    (1)

  • Sora S.

    First time I ate here was in early December. I had just landed from a short flight so I was kind of hungry after exploring around Seattle my first night so my host took me here. I ordered coffee and they recommended the creme brûlée so I got that. They arrived with a complimentary starter with I think cheese, veggies, salami, etc with ranch. The mushroom and zucchini tasted really fresh and pretty good, loveee mushrooms. The coffee was alright. The creme brûlée was really good, it was my first time trying it actually. I really wished they had more strawberries though! I really adored the interior of this place. It's also 24/7 so that's the best part. Whenever I'm in Seattle again I will visit, mainly for the deserts, the atmosphere and the nice interior. Also, I would probably do business meetings here or small business gatherings, or just come in with a group of friends here, the booths are really nice and spacious.

    (5)

  • Corey T.

    Apparently a staple of Seatle and we enjoyed our dining experience there. Took a few pictures and the waitress was just lovely. The food was simple as we were there for breakfast and scarfed the food down before a long day of exploration. With Denny's down the street...i hope people realize that it's places like this one that make seattle what it is, in my opinion....you can get Denny's anywhere...you can't get 13 Coins and I didn't need to clean my food from the grease...sooooo don't take my word for it, but I definitely liked this place. Like Jenny mentioned, I'm also suprised that the ratings are low. I can't get give it 4 stars because that's not what the disciption of four stars. 3 stars is because it is definitely A-OK! A good place to eat and parking to boot. See for yourself.

    (3)

  • Diane S.

    I should start by saying this review is not based on the food served at 13 Coins, if it was I would probably give it 3 or so stars based on many years of frequenting 13 Coins. This review is based on our experience last Tuesday night (10/07/14). I was with two friends, one from out of town. We were told they couldn't seat us, even though probably half the tables were empty....really!? OK, we'll have a drink and wait for a booth (the counter was completely empty, but we were not offered that as an option). After waiting in the bar for several minutes the bartender came over and asked for the ID of my out of town guest, she only had her driver's license (from another country) which they wouldn't accept, she didn't have her passport with her because of her fear of losing it. Anyway, while we were sitting there deciding if we should wait in the lobby or go somewhere else the "manager" came to the table and told us they couldn't seat us because of a "staffing" issue. Which at this point seemed absurd considering how few customers were there. I told her never mind we will leave and go somewhere else and then she became very rude (not that she was anything but before) and said "Good because I was going to ask you to leave anyway".....really! Why? We hadn't even ordered anything to drink and would have waited in the lobby if we had decided to stay and wait for a table. To make matters even worse as we left she was making comments to us in a very loud, almost yelling, voice saying very sarcastically - "Thanks for stopping by, be sure to come again.." and a couple other comments I didn't hear. I have never in my life been treated so rudely or unprofessionally by any restaurant staff in my life. I have been a customer of 13 Coins since the 1960's and have recommended it to dozens of friends and clients.....I won't be doing that anymore. Perhaps they have a "staffing" issue because they are losing good staff at the same rate they are losing customers.

    (1)

  • Lily L.

    Great place for breakfast as they're opened as early as 5 AM! You can smell breakfast the moment you open the door and it's never too busy that early in the morning. Portions are huge so if you're not a big eater, sharing is the next best option. French onion soup is a must-have because the bread atop is finely made, the cheese is non-stop, and it's not too greasy. Try the frittatas, soup, or scramble. I don't really like to eat egg in the morning, but their scramble brought me memories of home. LOVE the decor of high-backed leather spinning chairs or booths. Even when you're nearly falling asleep in your food, the service is friendly and professional.

    (3)

  • Brian B.

    This is the fanciest Denny's you'll ever go to. I say that with amazing love and respect for this Seattle institution. They have a very diverse menu, breakfast all day, and are open 24 hours, which is why the Denny's reference, but everything after that set's it apart. Always the nicest staff, haven't had a bad waiter in the half dozen times I've been there. My girlfriend and I like sitting in the captains chairs at the bar. She usually get's the Monti Cristo sandwich, which is a turkey and ham sandwich in between two pieces of french toast. It's amazing. Doesn't come with a side though. The chicken parm is their specialty, and well worth it's ability to ruin any sort of diet you're on. The lunch portion is probably all that one should eat in a sitting, but sadly, it's only available for lunch. Split it or take half home if you're having it for dinner. I've had a smattering of other dishes. Their frittatas are good and one of the cheaper things on the menu. The Joe's special is my favorite. Their breakfasts are well done as well. It's a great late night spot and a perfect pre-movie or show meal. It's a little outside of downtown so getting seated quickly isn't usually an issue, even on busy nights. We went there on New Years and was able to get a table quickly, although it was only the two of us. Anyways, don't let people rag on this place. It's a Seattle institution and has earned it's place on that list. GIve it a try.

    (4)

  • Ryan W.

    13 Coins is a Seattle "Late Night Dining Staple." They menu is ginormous and offers something for everyone. The portions are huge and sitting at the bar is sweet as you watch the cooks effortlessly throw ingredients together before serving. The prices are a little higher than your average "diner" but then again, these aren't your run of the mill dishes you find at a Dennys. I love their breakfast menu - you can't go wrong with their fritattas or scrambles. Their Rueben is also very delicious with huge savory chunks of corned beef.

    (4)

  • Tuan V.

    Great that it's open late, but the food is sort of pricy for what it is. Maybe my friends and I, being college students, could really care less about how healthy the ingredients are, but IHop and cheaper diners offer way better value. Food connoisseurs don't seek upscale restaurants with marvelous food at 3am in the morning. If you want good food, save the money, and spend it during the day. Otherwise, if you are trying to get full, go to IHop. The sofa / chair was really fancy, though. But, again, what kind of nightcrawler finds that important in a food joint?

    (3)

  • Ramon P.

    The first time I was here six years ago my order was wrong, and the waiter made it right by giving me what I had actually ordered. So I didn't complain. Last time I was here, however, I was given the wrong pasta. The one I was served had zucchinis. I don't even like zucchini, so I didn't eat it. After mentioning to the waiter that he got my order wrong, he just apologized and brought me the check. I was still charged for a meal I didn't order. I was so pissed, I wanted to cancel the transaction with my bank, but instead I decided not to come here anymore and not to recommend this place to anyone. If you are looking for a place that is open 24 hours, try Lost Lake Cafe on Capitol Hill. Service is better and they serve you the food you actually ask for. I give them three stars because from all the times I have come here this has been the only bad experience. But again, I wouldn't come here anymore neither I recommend this place.

    (3)

  • Sam L.

    I've been a fan of these guys for a very long time. I mostly go here late nights. I love the deep booths and the complimentary appetizer plate. I even like the seating at the counter with the covered seats adding to your privacy while sitting at the counter. It's a dark cozy atmosphere because this place is full of night people. I love it. This is the kind of place that other restaurant people come to because they get treated well and they're just itching to tip someone really well for outstanding service. They have a nice large menu that's not too large if you know what I mean. I've had several of the pasta dishes, some of the breakfast dishes and appetizers. I enjoyed them all as well as the attentive service you usually get here. I might start with a shrimp cocktail, followed with the pasta with clam sauce or order one of the omelets. There were actually times in my life when if you were looking for me you'd find me here savoring a good meal. They've always treated me well here whether I was solo or with other people. There may be a short wait at times but that;s to be expected. The only downside I can think of is that they may be a little pricey for some but for me it's more than worth it.

    (4)

  • Connie W.

    Love love love the pesto clams! No better clams in Seattle, hands down. I go to 13 coin's once a month and sit at the counter and have pesto clams. Recently I lost my spouse to cancer, he and I had our first date at 13 coin's, and once a month there after we came back. We used to have Thomas wait on us, he was our favorite through the years. He knew that we came for Cesear saled, Pesto clams, and Creme Brule. I have tried other things, chicken parm is great, the t bone is melt in your mouth great, seafood pasta is off the chart's too! But I always go back for the pesto clams. Very rich, very filling. You have to dip the French bread in the pesto, take the clam and dip in butter, put the clam on the pesto dipped bread and you have the most amazing flavors dancing in your mouth! Nothing like it around. It is tough going in without my baby, but it's the place where it all started. And so now I make a point to go there once a month...

    (5)

  • Joanna M.

    It's a classic place. Have eaten breaky here every time we visit Seattle! One of the few places open 24/7 if u dont want typical Dennys.

    (4)

  • Paul D.

    Food was very good. I had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits are hand made and delicious with a crunch. The bacon gravy is unique and flavorful. Service was excellent, very quick.

    (4)

  • Anondah M.

    We went there for breakfast. We liked the foods we had, and the booth seating. The service was good, but I felt "Nice to see you" greeting was kindda corny.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey S.

    Best 24 hr. Seattle standard.

    (3)

  • Max K.

    I'm in Seattle every few weeks on business. And as SWA has literally hourly flights between 6 AM and 9 PM, I often take the last flight of the day, landing me at SEA around 10:30, and Downtown by 11:30 PM. While Seattle has a massive foodie scene, there is not much open after 11 PM for decent eats (unlike Portland which has stupendous late night eats...check out Little Bird). So, I often find myself sauntering into 13 Coins bleary eyed and wanting food. For those who know me, I become a complete zombie nay blithering idiot when my blood sugar gets too low. Something about glycogen stores and how my brain is wired. I like 13 Coins for a few reasons. Firstly, I come from the East Coast. And for those of you who have spent any time in the NY Metro area know about the reliable greek diners that are everywhere. Those diners are open 24/7, have solid, stick-to-your ribs food served by plump grannies dressed in black and white, and are a great value to night owls, travelers, and drunks (all of which I have been at some point). 13 Coins is like this.... yet with an oddly old school Pacific Northwest Club Lounge flair. Super high-back booths. Crushed Velvet seating. Decent service. Giant portions. Average food, but a great selection. Avoid the fresh fish dishes...ironically (but the clams are great). They seem to like to take a beautiful slab of fresh halibut, coat it in stale egg batter and deep fry it until it can be used to split wood. Otherwise all other dishes are quite good. Try the pasta dishes, the fried chicken, and of course the super consistent egg dishes with biscuits and gravy.

    (3)

  • Charlene I.

    13 Coins - How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... 1. Open 24 hours! 2. In a quiet area away from the loud hustle and bustle of the city 3. Private parking lot + street parking available 4. Food is delicious and generously portioned 5. Wait staff are always friendly and attentive 6. The atmosphere and decor are inviting! Booths are tall and private and the bar area is super chill...even the bar chairs are comfy lol They also helped my Husband throw a suprise birthday dinner for me in their private room..so I gotta give them props for that =) Hit this place up if you haven't already!

    (5)

  • Annette L.

    This is my go to place when it's "too late to be out in a club but just too dang early to go home". I love sitting in the bar and on a couple of weekend nights I've been lucky enough to see some wonderful singers and bands. The drinks are great and the FRENCH ONION SOUP wow. I simply love it. The price point is not for the faint of heart but where it kicks you in your wallet it makes up for in atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Erica C.

    Love this place! Whenever your starving and want a really good meal at 2 am in the morning, this is the place to go! They have a lot of options on their menu from breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and small bites... pretty much anything you want is probably in the menu!!!. Service could be better, but overall it's good. I always go for 'The Believer'... Which is the chicken Parmesan with pasta and white sauce. It's the best thing in their menu, in my opinion. The breakfast items are always a good choice if you can't decide. I personally love their eggs Benedict. All in all, Wish they had more restaurants though!

    (5)

  • Connie S.

    Lately, I've been taking my dates and one galfriend to 13 Coins by Seattle Times, for drinks and hang out Late Night hours. It's probably the only upscale 24 hours restaurant with a nice lounge. On Weekend nights there's Jazz and Blues in their Lounge. They have free parking in the evening too. It seems the last times I've been there during the weekends, the Clubbing crowds rolls in After 1am. So it's still popular for anyone who likes to get a steak dinner late at night and sit in front of the cooks since it's an Open Kitchen. Or you can sit in a comfortable private booth with high backs. The french dip and fries, and desserts are very good. I haven't tried their breakfast yet, since I always come for Happy Hour. I highly recommend 13 Coins for Date Night!

    (4)

  • Brent K.

    This is the only game in town when it comes for late night dinning. I so glad the food is good. We had the ceser salad, Super good, Pesto pasta, side frys, And fried ice cream. All of the dishes were very good. Super friendly staff ! I will definitely will come back here.

    (5)

  • Traci J.

    Came here for a late dinner with a pal. Immediately seated at the counter, which is definitely the place to be for a wanna be chef. They've upped the quality of the relish tray, bread and butter since I last visited. Everyone's always raving about the chicken parm, which just seems odd to me with that white sauce. When it came time to order, and I explained that I just wanted a dabble of red sauce, they didn't even blink, and didn't make me feel like I was being a pain in the ass. The waiter even brought me a ramekin of the white sauce. I gotta say it was good with a couple swipes through the white alfredo-like sauce, though I wonder if it's kind of nauseating if you had all white. Great bargain with the Passport card, otherwise $19.99 for a chicken entree seems a bit much. But for the unruly customer coming out of the bar (and the line cooks rushing to the rescue), it was a delightful dinner. Way to go Jorge! P.S. small parking lot on the side, and loads of free parking in the lot across the street.

    (4)

  • April Y.

    It is an american dinner. What makes this place special is the people. I was seated right by the bar and I can see how my food was prepared. I love it.My 3 eggs omelets are made by 3 REAL eggs. The cook make the best eggs benedict in town! The waitress know her customers by their names.She was helping a lady who has visual impairment. I like her approach, attentive but not threatening. She help and call a taxi for the lady to take her home after she has finished her meal. I've learned the story of 3 coins stands a symbolize unyielding love, care and concern. I see it over here today.

    (3)

  • Yu X.

    Worst service ever. Food is soso. Taking advantage of the Seattle location. The young non-American waiter's attitude is so rude. He pointed us and said "done?done?done?"

    (1)

  • Jill E.

    I'm giving this three stars but I'm not sure that I'm not being charitable. We haven't been there for years, just not where we usually go to eat but picked some friends up at the airport and they had limited time and it's right across the street and Louis wanted steak because they'd been at a retreat that served fish and veggies all week. The booths are really nice, padded leather with a hook right outside each one to hang jackets and coats so you're not sitting on a wadded up piece of apparel all through dinner. We told the hostess that we were on a time constraint and she said she'd let our server know so she could speed things up. I'd hate to see how long we would have waited had my husband not said that to the hostess. As it was, I think the server finally showed up about 15 minutes later, took our drink orders and vanished again. Others got their ice tea, took an additional 10 minutes for me to get my wine. Am guessing they needed to go stomp on the grapes or something. So we ordered and Louis ordered a steak. Can you believe in this entire restaurant there are no baked potatoes? You get garlic mashed or fries and that's it. With prime rib and steak on the menu you'd think they'd have a real honest to goodness potato that you could put butter and sour cream on. My husband got prime rib since it was on special and I had scallops. Sad mistake. I thought they'd be nice big sea scallops since it didn't say on the menu and I didn't ask and as it turned out the dish was rubbery bay scallops in an insipid broth with some mushrooms. My cousin had salmon and since she's from California and they only get Atlantic salmon, she thought it was wonderful. We thought the meal was over priced for what we got and we remembered why we try to go some place else near the airport.

    (3)

  • Toni D.

    24 hour restaurant. Expensive, average price for a meal is around $20ish. Food is just OK. They started us off with bread/butter and tray with olives and carrots. The french onion soup is awesome. The only reason I would go back is because it's open late night. Or if I have a craving for French Onion soup.

    (3)

  • Marshall D.

    This is a great 24hr option for anyone in the Downtown area. We live just a few blocks away and enjoy having such a special diner nearby. There are tons of options on the menu that can't accommodate large party. The Monte Cristo is great and just last night I gave the meatloaf sandwich a whirl and pretty satisfied.

    (4)

  • Jessica B.

    This place reminds me of a casino. I can still almost smell the cigar smoke clinging to the leather upholstery. The dim lighting and dated art doesn't help either. Despite the off-putting ambiance, we chose to sit in a booth in the main restaurant (not the lounge). The service was excellent so I had high hopes for the pricey food! I ordered the pasta verdura and it was SO BAD. Bad veggies, oily pasta (not in a good way), bland. A $19 entree should be better, I would say this was worth $4. They dont have many vegetarian options. With so many places opening in South Lake Union, I think they'll be hard pressed to generate non late-night business.

    (2)

  • Al C.

    This place sucks. Crappy food, very overpriced and bad service. 30+ minutes to get our food, forgotten items, and spilled coffee on my phone.

    (1)

  • Tan Lo S.

    I remember going here when I was really young and thinking "hot damn, this place is pricey." Now that I'm older, of course, the prices are not that bad haha. I came here for a chill happy hour to check it out since I haven't been here in years. I love elegantly designed the decor is and how the settings are so romantic and chill. My friend and I were seated in the bar area where there were nice decor and dim lights. We sat and was immediately given water to start. Their happy hour is small, but they also have late night eats too. We ordered the calamari with lemon aoili, the brie cheese with crackers and bread, the salmon sliders, and deviled eggs. The brie and bread was good, but I didn't see a point of the crackers and bread since the brie was inside a bread already, with jam on top. Perhaps it's my lack of experience, but I was really confused. The bread it was inside was flaky and soft like a croissant. Very tasty. The calamari wasn't bad, it wasn't the best. But it was delicious with the aoili. the aoili was made to perfection and definitely complimented the calamari. The calamari was a bit soft and not as crispy. The deviled eggs were okay. They tasted homemade most definitely, but it lacked salt and I thought the yolk was just okay. The salmon slider was probably the best with the delicious pesto sauce. The bread it was on was rather dry so I didn't like it all that much. But the pesto paired with the pesto was perfect. It was rich and tasty! Overall, the service was fabulous and I think they have good food. Very fast and nice!

    (4)

  • Jonathan E.

    I was pleased to find this gem in a search for late-night restaurants. It frequently comes up in internet searches as one of the best 5 late night dining establishments in the country. This seems to be unique in Seattle where many things tend to close down far earlier in the evening than in cities such as NYC, LA or Chicago. The restaurant is in a good location--you can see the Space Needle from here and it is right next to the Pan Pacific Hotel making it an outstanding place to grab a bite late at night or for brunch. I sampled the smoked salmon (and also the crab) eggs Benedict which I took "to-go" for eating at the hotel. I was pleased with both and with the generous portion of accompanying hash browns. The real treat was dining here around 1am when seemingly nothing else in the city was open. The burger and the shrimp scampi were both very tasty. I definitely would recommened this restaurant for any late night outings. I would also suggest sitting along the counter area where you can watch the chefs prepare your food. Pros: Open late, menu variety, good food Cons: A little bit of a walk if you arent staying in a nearby hotel, somewhat pricy considering the type of cuisine

    (3)

  • Ruben H.

    This is a pretty cool place with a nice old time feel. Great old school music plays throughout and not too loud. I wasn't a huge fan of the quality, though their prices and portions were pretty good for Seattle. I'll probably try them once more to see if I caught their cooks on a bad morning.

    (3)

  • Jackie T.

    Large menu should have been a sign that they can't be great at everything. For such a notable bar in Seattle I was expecting incredible food. But this isn't a gastropub. Went for the bruschetta which was good, but expensive. Tasty drinks!

    (2)

  • Kira T.

    Initial take on this place is 2 stars. May scope out other rooms at other hours, and change my ranking, but here's the take after one visit.... Okay, so we have lived in Seattle an extra specially long time and have never been to 13 Coins. Today, we ventured in. To those friends who have been encouraging/steering us to try it out, thanks! Yes, it does seem like there is some coolness here. Alas, we didn't totally find it today. Parking: in a lot adjacent to the front door. Free. WTF?!??!?!??! Are we in Heaven!?!?! Ambiance: we walked past the room with the high-backed bar stools (which looked SexyCoolFun) and into the bar proper, which is far less atmospheric. The vibe back there is 1980s Rotary Club, and not in an entirely good way. Blasting on the speakers was intermittently good 1980s stuff that included way too much Michael Jackson and not nearly enough Prince. My husband's pint of Stella was served in a chalice, but was not entirely fresh. My G&T was fine, if a bit sweet. We ordered from the app menu - fries and a meatball sampler. The fries were ridiculous. We paid $6.99 and got an insultingly small portion. It was frankly gobsmacking in its in-your-face rip-off value. The meatballs were okay. On the menu they are described as being 'lavished' or 'smothered' or 'buried' in marinara sauce, and indeed, there is marinara a'plenty. There is also CHEESE. Oooey-gooey cheese. I love cheese, but if I didn't, I would have been surprised. The balls themselves are large. There are three of them for $6.99. They are not quite tasty or special enough to justify this price. So in a nutshell - next time, if there is one, I will go very LATE at night, order something FANCY, and sit in the front room. Otherwise, not going back.

    (2)

  • Samantha G.

    Yay for another 24 hour restaurant in Seattle! I came here with friends for a late night meal. We sat at the counter, which was cool because it allows us to watch them prepare your food and you can converse with the cooks. Since this was my first time here, I did not know what to order and asked one of the cooks what he recommended. He told me to go with the pesto pasta so I had to order that. It was interesting to watch him cook my meal because it reminded me on how the cooks at Cherry Street's pasta bar (at Seattle University) prepared their pasta. For those who are not familiar with CS's pasta bar, they toss in a serving of prepared noodles from a zip lock bag onto a heated skillet and toss in other ingredients. My pasta tasted hella good (mind you I had drinks prior) but it tasted fine when I ate the leftovers the next day. Now other two friends split the steak while one ordered the eggs benedict and the other had the country fried steak. They didn't like the steak so they had me try a bite of it. That had to be the grossest steak I've ever tasted! It tasted burnt and very bland. Good thing the pasta took the taste out of my mouth though. Basing off of my experience and reading other reviews, I would only eat here late at night and stick with the pasta for now.

    (3)

  • Sarah A.

    Our friends were staying at a hotel in downtown Seattle recently, so we met up with them on Friday night for dinner at 13 Coins. My husband had been wanting to go here for quite a while, ever since his brother told him about the restaurant's amazing Spaghetti Carbonara, which my husband searches for on menus around the world. 13 Coins is very randomly located off Denny Way, tucked in next to the Seattle Times building. I think my former job there is the only reason I know about it, but our friends have actually been going there for years. I think it's one of the only places left in Seattle for decent 24-hour dining. We arrived around 7:30 and were seated right away in a giant leather high-backed booth. Our server arrived right away to take our drink orders and deliver a yummy appetizer dish filled with salami and veggies, as well as a fresh bread and butter basket. I tried not to eat too much bread because I wanted to save myself for my meal... the portions I glimpsed at other tables we passed looked absolutely giant! We started with Crispy Calamari with lemon garlic aioli for $11.99. My husband of course got the Spaghettini Carbonara with Italian Cascioppo sausage, Canadian bacon, and onions in a creamy fennel sauce, with Parmesan cheese for $19.99. I ordered a 10 oz cut of slow roasted Prime Rib, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli with au jus for $29.99. Everything was amazing but I honestly didn't eat more than a quarter of my meal... it was absolutely giant and most of it is sitting in a doggie bag in the refrigerator. My husband liked his dish although it was much different than typical Spaghetti Carbonara because of the sausage. 13 Coins is a little pricey, but very delicious and the portions are huge so I think we'd definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • G W.

    The food here is well prepared. The service is lacking. My family has been eating here since they first opened in 1967. It was always a treat. Now the service is slow, chaotic,and awkward. They've added booths to the Seattle location, an obvious effort to increase seating and revenue. The effect is that the waiters cannot keep up with business. Makes it hard for customers to get in and out of the tables. The food is good, but not worth the price and service hassle.

    (2)

  • Mei W.

    Friendly, attentive service. Large portions. Plenty of parking in the lot across from the restaurant. Plenty of seating available inside. The Eggs Benedict was good. The frittata was bland- with all the ingredients it had, you'd expect it to have more flavor. With so many other great options in Seattle, I don't think I'd be returning.

    (3)

  • Bobether H.

    From the outside looking in we thought we were underdressed for this swanky establishment, but we went in anyway and it was fine. Northwest causal, love it! At first we were put off by the prices, but soon realized there was something for almost all budgets. They served an antipasto tray and bread to start. He ordered a burger, I ordered the beef cheddar avocado sandwich. We were both very pleased. The fries were my favorite. The atmosphere was wonderful and seating is delightfully private at each table. It was a great recommendation by the good doctor and I look forward to going back.

    (4)

  • Terrell E.

    Attention: I have never been to this restaurant before 9pm. This is a 24-Hour restaurant so I use it as a late night/after hours haunt. Definitely the place to so if you are craving Penn Cove mussels and hashbrowns at 2AM. This place has a warm and intoxicating ambiance. All the seating choices are awesome, either a large, engrossing leathery booth or high-back stools at the bar. The stools are great because they wrap around you a studded-leather hotdog bun - makes me want to spin abound and look at people fiendishly while stroking a white cat. Legend has it that in the 90's (and before) when journalism was a prized, and respected, commodity; the newsmen and women of Seattle would flock here at night and fill the booths with local celebrity. I always have liked the service I've received. Every once in a while you'll get a very personable server, and that is always nice. The manager comes around and checks on guests from time to time which gives that sense of old timey class. As a nice surprise, a few months ago I went in with a buddy to drink scotch and have a nice conversation...when we went into the bar/lounge ("Night Owl Lounge" or something) there was a band set up - I guess they do that weekly (Fridays?). I've heard music there twice and both times it was really nice and laid back; a Stevie Knicks type lady (requested "Leather and Lace" - to which she obliged) and a Soft Hawaiian (mostly acoustic) set that did a fantastic version of "Hotel California". Of course the food is good, some pastas but mostely grilled food. It's the sort of place that makes you want red meat and scotch (or a oaky red wine) - and just be a little gluttonous/lustful and politically incorrect. I bet this place took a big hit when Seattle banned smoking and waitresses started demandin respect in their workplace. This place is not a 5 because isn't unique or even inventive - just a good fashion mainstay of yesteryear. Most of the food is good, some things just slightly better than OK, but nothing life altering. But if you want to relax and melt a bit - 13 Coins, my friend.

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    Never been there before and well, we won't be back. Not that it was "bad" but it must be the most over-priced, under-flavored food we've ever eaten. I got the $14.00 cheeseburger and he got the $15.00 philly cheesesteak sandwich. My burger was literally ground beef cooked in a pan/grill. It had ZERO flavor. How is that possible? McD's had more zest and that's no compliment to McD's since I hadn't been there in years. His cheesesteak was bland too and lacking of true Philly style cooking of oozing and gooey cheese with thinly sliced meat. The service was good and the decor was classy like "fine dining" but you can't walk like a duck, quack like a duck and tell me you're a swan. For the amt they charge, I'd rather go to Palisade or some place with better food.

    (2)

  • Pin Y.

    food was disgusting uncooked! manager was rude didn't care and just walked away I am definitely not impress with his actions

    (1)

  • Michael I.

    I have eaten at the airport location many times in the last 10 years, this last weekend was the first time for this location. The location seems a little smaller and a little more of a dive than the airport location. Nonetheless, the atmosphere, the energy, the food and service are all good. No matter which location the French Onion soup is killer, and surprisingly the hummus was good too. Can't go wrong with a stand by like 13 Coins in either location. The airport location has live music in the bar, which is a nice touch.

    (4)

  • Victoria C.

    Thanks to Yelp we were able to find a 24 hour restaurant that wasn't too far from us. I guess there aren't very many 24 hour restaurants (or at least not that we knew of) cause it was very hard to find. 13 Coins was the first thing that popped up so we decided to go there. We found the place pretty easily and there was lots of free parking! Typically you'd expect a 24 hour dining place to be like very casual and cheap... but wow we were in for a surprise. We looked over the menu outside first and noticed the pricing on it... ranging from like $20 to $30 for an entreé. We were like woahhh what? Then we took a glimpse of the inside and realized it was a fine dining restaurant. Very surprising but we didn't care.. we were starving and didn't want to go on a search for another restaurant. The first thing I noticed was how cool & chic the atmosphere was. It was dim and dark on the inside but I liked it. And the tall booths were something I had never seen before! Everything on the menu sounded good and although I was tempted to try their benedicts, I settled for a French onion soup, something smaller since it was already so late. My fiancé got a club house sandwich. My French onion soup was the best I've ever had! It was made to perfection. Even my fiancé liked it and he never really drinks soup. I nibbled on his club sandwich which was pretty good but you can't really go wrong with a club sandwich. My fiancé's friends seemed to like their meals too since they pretty much ate the whole thing. Portions are not small here!! Even though my fiancé was full he was still tempted to try their desserts especially since the 3 layered chocolate cake was right in front of us. I still had room for dessert since I just had a bowl of soup... then again I always had room for dessert! We decided to get the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. The waiter warned us it would take like 10 to 15 min but we were willing to wait. The cookie was freshly baked right out of the oven and came in this little cookie pan plopped with vanilla ice cream. The cookie was warm and oozing with chocolate chips on the inside. It was delish and a perfect way to end the night! Although it is a little pricy, it's totally worth it!

    (5)

  • Shaman D.

    24 hour/Late Night Service Nestled between the Seattle Times and Amazon buildings, this spot has breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. However, I keep coming here after hours. The lounge/bar is open late so you can order snacks, drinks, or just dessert. They also have a TV so you can catch the latest scores or news blurbs.

    (4)

  • Julia W.

    My sisters & I used to come to 13 coins all the time for their clams in pesto. They were never too busy & the prices weren't too bad. They raised the double bucket of clams about a year or so ago and we've definitely cut back on that. 13 Coins has tried to re-do their happy hour but it doesn't seem to be as good of deals as other nearby places. I do like that they offer free parking in the "downtown" area when most places don't. It is a little tucked away as well off Denny Way so no view.

    (3)

  • Nazanin R.

    Holy crap, how did I not know about this place? Where else can you go at 3am and have veal marsala, chicken fried steak or escargot in a classy joint? This is my new go-to late night place.

    (5)

  • Kristine H.

    There's a dearth of 24 hour restaurants in our fair city that don't fall into the chain restaurant category. No offense to Beth's or the Hurricane but sometimes one wants healthier fare in the wee hours of the morning. But wait, don't skip this place if also crave greasy fare. There's plenty of hash browns and crisp bacon that can be found here along with the salads and seafood. What I like about 13 Coins is they offer a wide variety all day long and if you weren't aware, come hungry! The portions are huge and at their prices, you'll want to savour each bite. We've been coming here off and on for nearly five years now. Before living in Seattle, There was a period in the middle where the quality seemed to dip so we stopped coming. But thanks to a few out of town guests arriving late and wanting breakfast, they are back on our rotation for places to go. Sit at the bar to watch the cooks in their open kitchen or cloister yourself away in one of the booths. Either way the seats are comfortable and the food solid. I've always enjoyed our wait staff save the one waiter who actually lectured me on not liking their zabaglione. In my defense though, he neglected to tell me it was served warm and I've only ever had it in gelato form. But I haven't seen him there in a while so it's a moot point. Free parking and the availability of lobster and a rare filet mignon at three in the morning to sate a protein craving? And they have a full bar? Yeah, it gets four stars.

    (4)

  • Wendi F.

    Oh 13 Coins, before my gluten intolerance issue.. I loved you and your pastas, but since you, nor your servers really have any concept of what is safe for gluten free individual to eat, I suffered the wrath from hasbrowns that shared a grill with something else... as did my egg substitute scramble. I trusted my server, and that was a huge mistake. My dining companion seemed to fare better off than me. He liked his meatballs, whereas I reeled back in horror to what my entree was doing to my stomach. So, fair warning, if you are gluten intolerant or much worse by hitting the Celiac Disease portion of gluten issues, I don't recommend making the gamble on your food safety.

    (2)

  • Kevin P.

    Craving clams!? Then come down to 13 Coins and order Buckets and Buckets of Clams! I've always loved this place for their clams cooked in pesto sauce. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for your bread. SOOO good! The portion sizes are big here, so my date and I shared the Half Spaghetti, Half Beef Ravioli. Unfortunately, I can't say many good things about it. Somewhat bland and the sauce was watery.

    (3)

  • Minh D.

    This place is amazing for a 24 hour restaurant. It's not your typical diner with the rude waitress and one cook working in the back. It's a big upgrade from the usual. The place looks upscale from the outside but it's casual fare here. The decor is dark and the booths have a private setting to them. The servers are dressed in fancy black and white. Like diners, there's a large selection of breakfast here. But they also have dinner entrees, steaks, and seafood dishes. There's no late night menu here, everything is served at all hours. I've been here twice and the food is excellent. The portions are large and filling. The service is fast, friendly and welcoming. I wish there were something like this in So. Cal with all the late night eating I do.

    (4)

  • Clayton J.

    At one point in life this was my favorite restaurant. The food was hot, fresh and plentiful. As the years have gone on and ownership changed this place has lost its charm and flare that made then one of the best restaurants in the US. I ordered sausage and eggs and asked my sausage be well done. The last couple times I had this, the sausage was not done. The pork was pink and chewy and probably not safe to eat. I like a little crust on my sausage and at a minimum a snap to it. For me, that solidifies its completeness. The hash browns that were once thick, golden brown, yet warn and tender at the center have been replaced by a much smaller portion, and not as well cooked. Also gone is the anti-pasta tray appetizer, with bread to keep you cool while you wait for your custom made meal. Today, my meal was undercooked again and after the initial wait for the meal, I waited for what seamed like another 10 minutes for them to completely cook the sausage, In the interim, my eggs and hash browns got cold yielding a meal not worth the time, money or effort. God bless the people of 13 Coins, I'm sure they have crunched numbers, read reports and planned out something impressive on paper, but they need to return to their roots, because this legendary 5 star establishment has been reduced to an inconsistent average overpriced eatery.

    (2)

  • Doug T.

    Great food any time of the day 24/7. pricey but great.

    (4)

  • Lindsay M.

    I have alwsys loved the food here, but I can't always afford a huge expense when I go. I miss a lot of the old timers that worked here. They have all mostly retired. I was pregnant years back and one of the waiters, who is asian, one night rubbed me the wrong way. I entered the restaurant and workers greet you with "Welcome back" or what not, because I was having a rough time and coming there often. I came in and he was like "you're back" but it didn't seem happy. He seemed to engage with others that were eating there when he was serving me. I will give him credit for I didn't have enough on me to cover my bill and he accepted it. I don't know if that was the same night. It doesn't matter what background he was, but I forgot his name.

    (2)

  • james V.

    I've never had a better 24-hour, 7days/week restaurant. I really enjoy the convenience of "any time" but without having to compromise the food quality and the ambiance. The restaurant is close to the SeaTac airport. It's a great place to have a meal with someone that you pick up at the airport. There is a variety of dishes. Calamari appetizer is great. French onion soup is worth a try. This restaurant is a little more expensive but it's worth it. There is a bar on the other side of the restaurant. You can drink a order the same food.

    (4)

  • Randy C.

    Love 13 Coins for alot of reasons! There are not alot of places to eat on the north side of Denny near REI and the fact that they are open 24 hours makes it even better! Fantastic selection, if you want it, they serve it! Great servers, and you get an olive tray to start. The prices are a tad higher than average but I feel the quality of the food justifies it. Saeed and Troy's service make it worth the trip everytime!

    (5)

  • Clover A.

    Wow, this place looks so different sober. I haven't been in years, but in my previous existence on another astral plane, I spent many a drunken night eating, trying to get served well after 3am, pinching the waiter's ass and doing all kinds of other mischevious things. I'm sure I ate too, but that was beside the point. This time, it was brunch with the family and since it was my dad's birthday, we actually made reservations for our party of 6. SUPRISE SURPRISE- we had to wait over 30 min to be seated, with no one else waiting. They had miscalcluated I believe and set up a table in the bar area, and my 5 year old is tall but still might not pass for 21. After 10 minutes of rushing around ignoring us and not telling us there would be a wait, the manager (?) still didn't admit to this, instead blaming a party who should have left 45 minutes ago. 15 minutes later, checking in again with us, they proceeded to complain again to us about this party-way to take responsibility. The food was good, nothing that I'd rave about but solidly good. The prices, however, are quite high. 6 of us for breakfast with 2 cocktails was $150. The food at night, if I remember correctly, is even worse. But I stil would have given 3 stars... but then nothing comped for the extremely long wait WITH reservations? Fail.

    (2)

  • Celeste T.

    Nothing better, especially late late at night. I generally get one of the appetizers or one of the egg dishes - the chocolate, cheese and wine appetizer (while only available before last call) - is all of my favorites, in one reasonably inexpensive plate. The fresh veggie and salami plate that comes as a snack before you order is always a pleasant surprise, after most places give you bread. I love the seats - even the bar seats have a private feel, which is amusing and comforting when you're feeling slightly haggard and just want a nice, non-fast food meal either post-drunk or pre-hangover (or both, of course!) Service has always been reasonably swift and super-polite. I definitely need to go here more often, because I live (I mean work) just down the block, but for some reason I forget about it during the daylight...

    (4)

  • Christopher T.

    This place, or rather its reputation, confuses the heck out of me. "Hangover food!" "Great late night stop!" One of America's Top 5 late-night restaurants according to the Food Network! Those endorsements seem to describe a no-frills 24-hour diner. But this place has frills - lots of frills. It's dimly lit, even on a Sunday afternoon with the windows open. Everything is dark wood, leather, and brass. Giant, semi-secluded leather booths. The seats along the bar are like leather bucket seats from an '85 Trans Am. Being from the Midwest, I was struck immediately by how much this restaurant seemed to be from back home than something born in Seattle. Still, the decor is nice even if it was a bit of a shock at first. The next point of confusion: the prices. 13 Coins is not cheap. (Somehow this makes the name a little ironic.) They have a few less expensive options (breakfast food mostly), but salads and sandwiches range from $12-25 (with accompanying side dishes). Again, those aren't the kind of prices I expect from "hangover food" or a place I wanna head to for biscuits and gravy in the middle of the night. Aside from recommendations from friends, my primary reason for visiting 13 Coins was for the Monte Cristo. That sandwich is surprisingly hard to find in Seattle, especially for a city that seems pretty excited about sandwiches in general. I'm happy to report that the Monte Cristo at 13 Coins was reasonably priced AND delicious. They serve theirs with strawberry jam, which is fine, but I prefer mine with syrup. (Don't worry, I got syrup on the side.) I also got a side of fries, which were $7 (I didnt notice the price until I had already ordered). They were HUGE and not very fry-like. They would be better labeled as "potato logs" or "big potato logs" or "logs of potato." Sorry, "log" is the only term I think is applicable here. Maybe just "sliced up potato that we cooked." A friend splurged and ordered the ribeye steak (for about $40) but was disappointed with the less-than-generous cut of meat. I didn't get a report on the taste. Now that I've been to 13 Coins I know what to expect. I do think I'll go back, because that Monte Cristo hit the spot. However, this place wasn't the amazing greasy spoon I had expected. So everyone, please adjust your descriptions and recommendations accordingly and save unsuspecting customers like myself some confusion. Thanks!

    (3)

  • Peter G.

    Ok me and my gf came here after a night out. I kid you not, 4 groups of people were seated before us. We were only 2 but groups or 3 and 4 were seated before us. A couple hand been waiting for over an hoir for a table. That is BS!! THE HOSTESS NEEDS TO DO A BETTER JOB OF SEATING PEOPLE!

    (1)

  • John C.

    From out of town.. Enjoyed My experience. Good Food, Friendly Staff, Nice atmosphere.. What more could I ask for?

    (4)

  • Nicholas G.

    13 Coins never disappoints. The service is excellent, food is fresh, and prepared with extra love. I adore Eggs Benedict and theirs is one of the best I have ever had. The Monticristo is amazing as well. Great drinks, fast service, and the decor make this place top notch. They have great music playing and amazing decor as well.

    (5)

  • Mayor M.

    This is a place that seems to go in waves. It will be good for a while, then gradually drop in quality until you don't want to eat there, and then start making it's way back to respectability. We are on a down-swing right now. For my last experience here (and last for a while), I ordered biscuits and gravy. At $12.99, I would expect the best biscuits I had ever tasted, or perhaps something with magical healing properties. I received neither. When my meal came, the biscuits looked so dilapidated, that I started poking at them and wondering if they were left over from someone else's plate. There was not much sausage in the gravy, but what was there was gristle. And I never did take the time to figure out what the hard object was in my biscuit. In the end, most of my meal found its way to my napkin. The service here is very good, and you feel like you're in a quality restaurant until the food comes and slaps you in the face. I would also note that at $11 for a cocktail, I found myself sobering up very quickly. While in the past, the classic cocktails were made very well, they were never anything I couldn't make myself, and I find the price laughable. See you in a couple years, 13 Coins...

    (2)

  • Jana C.

    24 hours.... that's rollin' my style! I can't help that I love this place.. think we came here like at 0200 or 0300 in the morning... bustling! Great breakfast, large menu, divey, smoky,"taboo-ey", kind of forbidden kind of dark dungeony feel... and it was actually fun! Portions are great and one is going to get really filled! Relatively close to downtown, near the Whole Foods Market built a few years ago....convenient for the late night owl, and don't even ask me why I am thinking about this particular place at this particular moment. Brain does some funky things.... must have a mind of its own (ok.. bit lame of a joke). PS For trivia's sake, there also used to be a 13 Coins restaurant in one of my favorite cities: Portland, OR.... went toward the bye-bye direction decades ago...shame, 'tis.

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  • Priya R.

    Not a good experience ..i've had better eggs benedict and pasta. Service was very good

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  • Charles A.

    As one of the worlds foremost sauce experts, I feel compelled to state the broth from the 13 coins steamed clams is the bread-dippin' truth. Don't understand why anyone would give this establishment a sub-four star rating...

    (4)

  • Rebekah G.

    13 Coins is a Pacific Northwest Institution so it made sense to stop in for a late breakfast/early lunch with the kids on a recent Sunday (9/15/13). I use to eat breakfast at this spot (and late dinners at the Seatac location) many years ago so I knew the food would be good and the ambiance just as expected (very pleasant) in that old Frank Sinatra type of way. However, on this particular day the service was extra slow. The Manager must of suspected something because he walked us out and asked me about the service. I told him the food was good but the wait was too long based on my previous experience. The Manager James told me that the next time I come to 13 Coins the meal is on the house. That made me feel better about the whole experience. I will be back!!!

    (4)

  • Leonard H.

    Always a favorite anytime day or night. These guys did a great Thanksgiving dinner

    (4)

  • Leonard B.

    I have been coming to 13 Coins since the early 70's. Over the years there have been subtle changes but the service was always great. The portions were large and the drinks strong. I guess in keeping with what is the norm today the portions have gotten somewhat smaller. (not a bad thing) The Waitperson was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.My only gripe would be that it took a while to get water and coffee refills. Cocktail turnaround time was perfect.. I was saddened to see the old lounge is now much larger and has live music. This used to be a very crowded bar where people would sit drink and talk for some time before or after dinner. It seems to have lost the old lounge feel. I miss what it was but it still is a great place to dine.

    (4)

  • Leonardo R.

    I'm going to give this place a 4 stars for being 24 hours and giving us the option or real food instead of just hot dogs and pizza for an after night of bar hopping. After a night of drinking and kind of dancing hehe we got hungry and we were trying to find a decent place to eat,like i said no hot dogs or pizza(belltown) so while walking and talking to strange people on the street my friend finally in her drunkness says i know lets go to 13 coins,after a little while of figuring it out where this place was we headed there :) i was surprised with this place,i really like the decor,booths and chairs were made for like kings or something they were nice and high. we seated really quick and ordered right away,their menu didn't seem that big,but it was somehow decent,burgers,omelets,fries etc etc the service was good and efficient, the food was good too just what i expected :) fresh !!! the three of us were really pleased with our food(although i was surprise the girls i was with ate all) 24 hours parking lot good food good prices oh and 24 hours for all of us vampires ipb

    (4)

  • Cindy T.

    *Food network voted 13 Coins one of the Top Five Best 24-hour restaurants! We had a party of ten and we walked in without a reservation around 7pm on a Thursday and was seated immediately. The interior of this place is cozy, dim and very comfortable. Loved the huge, tall chairs at the bar. Complimentary baguette style bread is served with a plate of salami, olives, celery, carrots and pepperonis. Great start! My bf had a breakfast omelette which he devoured. I went with a fried oysters which included fries and salad. They were fresh and portions were generous. Service was a bit laggy, but we were a huge party.

    (4)

  • Bec P.

    I was really impressed by this place. For being a 24/7 joint, it's well, excellent. We walked from our hotel and among us, we had the cables, Mac/cheese, veal scallopini, French onion soup. It was all very good but the soup was among the best I've had. Great service and lots of seating.

    (4)

  • Joseph C.

    The food here is AMAZING, hands down, the best diner I've ever been to. I ordered the "Joe's Special" and with the blends of spinach leaves, eggs, mushrooms, and Italian sausages and much MUCH cheese, was perfection. The customer service here is terrific, pleasing and accommodating. The bench seats are huge making you feel royal to them, and you get to watch the cooks prepare your food right in front of your eyes. The other seats are like lounge type feel with a little bit of intimacy. Being in the midst of downtown Seattle, and down the street from Capitol Hill/Broadway, there is great diversity of consumers.

    (5)

  • Andrew C.

    I've eaten lunch at 13 Coins three times. The first two times (dining alone), the server asked that I be seated in an empty, un-staffed barroom rather than the normal dining room. A bartender was sent in from time to time to take my order. I felt as though I was being deliberately segregated from the other guests and it made me feel very uncomfortable. But, being close to where I work, I decided to give the place a final try for a working lunch with a co-worker from out of town. Again, as I entered, the server attempted to place me in the empty barroom. Instead, I insisted that we be seated in the normal dining room "like everyone else." The lunch itself was uneventful, but when it came time to pay the bill, OUR SERVER LOST MY CREDIT CARD. After fumbling around the bar for 15 minutes, the server and manager claimed not to have found it. Since they lost my method of payment I, again, had to insist that I not pay our tab and report the card lost to the bank. I'm a friendly, polite person. I was raised in the midwest in a lower-middle class family. I've worked service jobs and know to treat servers and wait-staff with patients, kindness and, above all, respect. I want to make it clear that I was not being a troublesome restaurant guest, making unreasonable demands, sending food back for arbitrary reasons that got what was coming to him. I'm just a nice dude trying to have a decent lunch. The service and reception I received was offensive, disrespectful and inept. I've encouraged all of my coworkers to avoid 13 Coins and advise Yelpers to do the same.

    (1)

  • Silvia H.

    I have had only positive experiences at Thirteen Coins - always with good memories; Until last Friday night. Around 11:00 PM I arrived with a group of friends and we were shown to the large table near the back of the restaurant. I was in the mood for spaghetti and meat sauce and having not ordered that dish at 13 I was unsure of its quality. I asked our waiter if he had tasted and liked the dish, and he told me that it was a top 2 on the menu for him - so naturally I was sold! The food took about a half hour to come out after ordering, and I began eating the noodles and sauce - but wait, where was the meat??? Yes, my meat sauce was meatless and I was devastated. All that time and excitement build up only to be served over cooked spaghetti and a sweet meatless tomatoe sauce, I was boarderline heart broken. Obviously I will be back, being that 13 is 24 hours and I enjoy my 2 AM meals - but rest-assured the Spaghetti and Meat sauce will not be an option again.

    (2)

  • Susan A.

    I'm not sure what's going on @ the Coins, but when we got the late nite munchies, it was a challenge to get fed. The pan fried oyster starter was really good and well prepared , but the burger came overdone - twice. The 3rd time was a charm though after we ordered it rare. I just don't think a med. rare burger should be that hard to crank out. The Waterbrook rose' was excellent! I love sitting in the seats at the counter!

    (3)

  • Erin S.

    I came here several times for breakfast a few years ago, and when I decided to do a quick weekend trip to Seattle, I was constantly thinking about this place and their fantastic breakfast burritos. Our group of five got there and all of us were drooling with anticipation, but unfortunately, all of us were disappointed in some way. The service was good. I remember the sever from several years ago, good then, and good now, but his overly helpful personality annoyed the majority of our group. As for the food, I don't know what happened, but the portions shrank significantly. They didn't offer the fab breakfast burrito that was stuffed full of veggies and bacon. I understand that they want to spruce/vary the menu, but keep the signature meals. Two friends were a little hungover, so they wanted some mega carbs and ordered the biscuits and gravy. When their order arrived, they were saddened and one even made a remark of "Is this a joke?" The biscuits were almost nonexistent (a little larger than a silver dollar) and I believe they think their gravy is gold, because what they "drizzled" on the biscuits barely covered half. I don't know about most people, but I love lots of gravy with my biscuits. The decor is cool. I love the huge, high booths and the counter chairs that make me feel like a little kid. I have great memories here from several years ago, but after how much it has changed, I don't know if we'll visit the next time around.

    (3)

  • Kay Y.

    Not good + Overpriced = I won't be back Waiters are very nice, though. Too bad they have to serve such bad tasting food. Had the dungeness crab cocktail and French onion soup... I've had better elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Lily S.

    Hmmm.....I'd probably come to 13 Coins for late nite eats, but as a place to just have dinner and hang out? Probably not. After a night of stilting and dancing at an event, we wanted some chow, so we wound up at 13 Coins, which is a Seattle staple...turns out. I'd never been, but had heard fairly good things about it, so I was curious to try it out...as were my 3 dining mates. Pesto pasta, pancakes, omelettes, a LOG of hashbrowns, lobster slippers (really? SLIPPERS?), and lots of bread later, we rolled out of there fairly pleased with ourselves. Prices were what we expected from an old school restaurant that has captain's chairs (so cool!) along their eating bar, giant giant booths, and a rat pack-y feel to its atmosphere. Not bad for a place that stays open 24 hours, methinks.

    (3)

  • Clinton B.

    Don't pass on the Crab Eggs Benedict. If your company offers you a passport card make sure to bring it with you. Open 24 Hours!

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  • AG C.

    We celebrated our daughter's 16th brithday at this Seattle icon. We were seated without a wait in a booth, at our request, and had the funniest and most personable waiter. Our kids thought it was really cool and my husband and I have great memories of some late night dinners here. The food was good and huge portions. our youngest is a picky eater and the kitchen was able to accomodate her request. The best was the cheesecake dessert.

    (5)

  • W. C.

    I came here for brunch this morning and was seated right away by the manager. That is where it all went downhill. It took a server close to 10 minutes to bring water and then another 10 minutes for coffee and orange juice by the server assigned to take my order. Luckily I ordered my meal at the same time I ordered coffee and orange juice as it took close to 20 minutes to get my meal. During this time, a couple was seated right beside me and were waited on by the same server in a prompt manner. What made matters worse was they got their meal right after mine was received. The restaurant was not busy at all and there were many open seats PLUS the server was no where to be found and never checked on me. When he finally made an appearance, he would be walking from the back kitchen holding a coffee drink. There are several problems with this restaurant: (1) timing to prepare the meals and take orders - this place is SLOW!!! (2) Expensive meals drowning in oil and (3) substandard service and servers. If you are in the area and looking for a pleasant dining experience, do NOT stop here - continue driving up to Queen Anne and stop in at the 5 Spot or Ruby's OR go in the other direction to Cap Hill and stop in at The Coastal Kitchen. However, if you want a HORRIBLE dining experience, stop by this location right off of Boren Ave.

    (1)

  • Adrienne R.

    My husband and I went to 13 Coins for Seattle Restaurant Week. We had some stipulations in our choice: free parking with a relatively short drive and easy bus trip from works. It also had to have the lunch for Seattle Restaurant Week. The decor is neat. The regular menu looked really good. We had $15 3-course lunch. The appetizers we choose were the bruschetta and the 13 Coins fries with dipping sauce. The bruschetta was possibly the best bruschetta I've ever had. One appetizer came out before the other, which the server apologized for. We selected the chicken parmigiana and the half Benedict for our entrees. The chicken parmigiana was good, although the chicken was a little too crispy and the dish was a little too cheesy for me. The half Benedict was very good, but there was not enough of the very tasty sauce. While we'd like to visit again, we don't think it is in the cards. The service is a little slow and the price (sans restaurant week) is a little high.

    (3)

  • Lisa J.

    Ruined Sunday morning. We went in just before 10:00 am and were told it would be 10 - 15 minutes to be seated. I got a little concerned when many more people came in and they were told the same timeframe. We were seated after 20 minutes and ordered our food. We left after waiting 40 additional minutes, so after an hour we still didn't have food (longest 10 to 15 minutes I've ever experienced). They obviously didn't have enough staff, all they had to do was tell us it would be over an hour and we could have made an informed decision. Instead they lied to everyone and kept saying the wait would be 10 to 15 minutes.

    (1)

  • Karen H.

    Ick! Ick! Ick! Have tried this place once before and it was okay. However, today, it was disgusting and the service was terrible. The smell around my table was that of someone who had gotten sick and they didn't clean up well afterwards. Made me want to gag! Coffee was bitter and my toast came out 10 minutes after my over-easy eggs were brought to the table. My waiter spent more time talking to a young woman at another table than attending to my toast and coffee cup. I was not a happy camper!

    (1)

  • Amanda K.

    Talk about breakfast love! I came here for a later lunch after church with my family friends, parents, and grandparents. I had never been here before, but my parents came here for lunch in the past. I wasn't sure what to expect, being a first time customer. I looked at their good sized menu, not too big, not too small, and saw immediately some favorites of mine. Because it was the weekend, there were specials. They are open 24 hours a day, it's rare to find restaurants like that these days... Anyway, we had a pretty big group, so we took a while to decide on food. At the same time, I was able to make my decision fairly quickly. My dad decided on the clubhouse sandwich, while my grandparents chose crab eggs benedict and cobb salad. My mother ordered eggs benedict (their most popular dish), and as for me, I went with the mixed berry Belgium waffle. The food took a while to come, which was expected because we had so many people in our group. We weren't give bread, most likely because we were eating breakfasty items. So, it was okay with me and the rest of the group. Also, I wasn't very hungry in the first place. Our grub came after about 15-20, which was pretty impressive actually. The portions were kinda hilariously large. The server came with 'split' salads, but they were still HUGE! I didn't know how a person could manage to finish one by them self. Shockingly, one of the girls were able to almost finish a cobb salad with the help of her husband. Wow! My Belgium waffle wasn't *too big*, so I was thankful for that. It was served with a side of bacon, 4-5 strips I believe! I gave the bacon to my mother though because I dislike bacon. I dug into my waffle, and the first bite was pure heaven. Seriously! The waffle itself was not too dense or filling. The batter was perfectly seasoned, and pretty mild. The texture was crisp on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Also, it wasn't scorching hot, so I wasn't able to burn my little mouth. The berry topping was a little sweet, but the waffle was able to balance the sweetness. It was, The berries were raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and marion berry There was a crown of whipped cream on top as well. Supposedly hazelnut whipped cream, but I got no flavor of that whatsoever. That made it absolutely over the top! I took two bites out of my mother's eggs benedict. It was served on French bread, with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. I really liked the French bread twist. The Canadian bacon was a little bland for me. Hollandaise was cheesy, and I don't really like eating cheese sauce. The French bread was cooked to perfection though, with a nice crunch on the outside. The hash browns that came with the eggs benedict weren't seasoned enough at all, SIGH. They were really crispy though! I'd come back for their dessert and other breakfast items!

    (5)

  • George M.

    The service was horrendous! The food was bland and not what I expected. We got a a ham and cheese omelet and it came with 3 slivers of ham for $13? Our kids got the spaghetti and it was so bad they isn't even eat it(it's their favorite meal too!) we actually were so disappointed we left without touching our food. And for that pleasant experience...$60! Never again!!!

    (1)

  • Kristin B.

    I've been to 13 Coins many many times and every time I am impressed. Some people roll their eyes at the mere mention of 13 Coins because they say it's "overrated" but I disagree. This restaurant deserves all the praise it gets. My husband and I came here for breakfast Sunday morning before the Hawks game and had some yummy cocktails and a very filling meal. The server (Chris) was beyond fabulous and took really good care of us. We got our drinks and food very quickly and got to take our time enjoying our gigantic, comfy booth, getting pumped for the game. I was a tad disappointed that the lounge wasn't open yet at 9 am on a Sunday because it is a really cool bar to hang out in. It's dark and welcoming and exactly the place you want to enjoy a bloody mary in. I highly recommend 13 Coins and always will!

    (4)

  • Chanele B.

    13 Coins is unlike anywhere else I've been in Seattle. Honestly, it seems as if 13 Coins is caught in a time-space warp and got magically transported from Las Vegas - off-Strip. The clientele is so delightfully strange and the decor so oddly 1970s that if it weren't for a smoking ban, I would expect to hear slot machines in the background noise. There is probably not a better place for people watching, and we always leave wondering where these people are during the rest of the day. (I've seen them walk out the door, so it is not a magical place that traps in the oddness.) The strangeness of 13 Coins & its atmosphere earn an extra star. That said, the food is more in the 3-star category. It is not bad. It is not the best food you are going to get in the city, particularly for the price, but where else can you get chicken marsala at 3am? Not many places. The menu is as diverse and strange as the place itself. There is a full bar (sit in there on weekend nights for extra diversity), and the drinks are not underpoured, which surprised me a little. There is nothing else anywhere I've lived like 13 Coins, and that is a shame. Then again, it really does seem one-of-a-kind.

    (4)

  • Andrew A.

    Good atmosphere and tall booths give a personal and private experience. Great food all day and all night. Perfect for the late night couple and early morning breakfast run.

    (4)

  • Henry S.

    24/7 restaurant in SLU. Appreciate it being open but thought the prices were a bit expensive for the portion size and the quality of the food

    (3)

  • Cale C.

    This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Not only are they open 24 hours but they play excellent music! I just got back and am still thinking about how delicious the food was, h ow spectacular the atmosphere was, and when I can go back! The service is top notch and everyone was very polite. The manager even stopped by our table and asked us how we were doing! The decor of the restaurant makes you feel like you are in a giants house! Seriously, it's amazing how BIG everything is (even the food portions!). The booths are all separated by GIANT seats that go up to the roof giving you total privacy! Yeah, you pretty much feel like royalty here! Absolutely a must have place to dine at in Seattle. Excellent for dating and they even have live music sometimes! Live music! Go there and you will not regret it!

    (5)

  • Gordon N.

    13 Coins is a place I've gone to a number of times. I like that you can sit in secluded booths and even the chairs at the counter can be intimate. I've had mixed experiences here. Sometimes the food is excellent and sometimes it seems that not much care has gone into its preparation. I've had a number of steaks here and have enjoyed them very much. Today, however, was an example of the variation. It was father's day so it was a bit busier than normal but we were able to be seated at counter chairs right away. That it was Father's day may have accounted for the variance as well. My friend ordered the Greek omelet that she said was very good. I'd never had eggs benedict and so I thought I'd give it (them?) a try. Being at the counter I was seated directly across from where they were preparing the eggs benedict. My first indication of what I should expect was watching the eggs being batch poached and then left to sit in plates until an order was put in. In addition, the hollandaise sauce was sitting in a metal pan on a counter with nothing keeping it warm. I observed an order being put together and then being left on the counter for a very long time. If it had been my order, I would have asked for a new preparation. Luckily for me, it went to an unlucky lady sitting a little further down the counter from me. I did observe that she didn't finish her plate. Perhaps she was just too full. Anyway, mine was prepped from the waiting plate of poached eggs and unheated pan of hollandaise sauce. I was happy that my friend's meal had arrived so my order was delivered right away. Let me start with the best part. The eggs, while being cold, were soft. I was worried that the eggs would be hard, as they had sat in the plate for some time. I was totally underwhelmed by my first bite. The bacon was dry. The hollandaise sauce had a nice flavor but was cold. The muffin was ok. Potato hash browns were served as well but since they weren't cooked enough they should have been called "potato hash whites". I did talk to someone who was supposed to be the manager and told him of my experience. He did thank me but made no offer to make things right. I think the best advice I can give at this point is to order something that cannot be made ahead of time. My feeling is that each dish should be made to order but perhaps that's not how things are done at the 13 Coins.

    (2)

  • Nancy C.

    Went here during the 3 for $25. Hubby wanted dinner and I just wanted their French Onion Soup (it's the best in town!). He ordered the cesear salad (excellent), clam linguine (but got the crab instead - "Would you like to keep that or should we take it back?" - keep of course, does he look like a fool.......) and the creme brulee. All of his favorite food and they were all fantastic. Definitely was a hit. All this for $38! Love that they are open 24 hours - they've actually lightened up the place - I prefer it dark (like the one by the airport).

    (4)

  • Kevin M.

    Mediocre food at absolutely OUTRAGEOUS PRICES. Super nice waiter, drops off a plate of nice COLD food to me. Really nice atmosphere, was like going to some diner, ordering the blue plate special with a fancy name, and having it flung down on the table in a mess. And no, they weren't busy. Will never do it again.

    (2)

  • Michelle B.

    This place is mediocre at best. The only great thing about this restaurant is that its open 24 hours. I have eaten here numerous times and have yet to be blown away by the food. I mean there isnt one dish that i really like that keeps me coming back for more. This place is over priced. Im not a cheapo, but for what you pay, you would expect that the food wouldn't be so bland. One thing that sticks out in my mind the most though, was the Chicken Fried Steak. I read rave reviews and things saying that "the gravy was to die for." I had high hopes, but the dish was completely flavorless. And the gravy.. I felt like i was eating sludge. Uhh yeah... The best thing i have eaten here though is "The believer" which is Chicken Parmigiana w/ pasta and instead of marinara, they use white sauce. They probobly think they are being different so i guess thats why they put the 20 dollar price tag on it, but its really not THAT special. I will give it to them though. The deep fried ice cream is freakin DELISH! It has a white hazelnut(i think) cream all over two huge scoops of fried vanilla ice cream. Mmmm! Aztecas fried ice cream can't even compare! My last visit here a couple weeks ago was very disappointing. Came in and they said that they were doing maintenance in the kitchen, and the only thing available was the cold food (salad) WTF! Might as well close down shop! sheesh. I don't hate this place. But when its 2am and i dont want nasty fast food or want to sit inside of dennys/sherrys, this is my go to spot! And i love the whole 1950s late night feel to it.

    (3)

  • Patti C.

    Best Chicken Parmigiana EVER. I dream about 'The Believer' - in fact - I can taste it now. And the salad and desert - love, love, love this place. When you go here - ask for Saeed for your server. He is one of the best!

    (4)

  • Monica L.

    I'm surprised this place averaged only 4 stars. Personally, I give it 5 stars because the place is greeaaat every-time I go here! 13 Coins is one of the ONLY 24-hour restaurants around the area. (aside from the usual Denny's or Shari's blehh) They offer a exquisite menu, wonderful food! I luv the breakfast foods and alcoholic drinks!! Price actually equals to quality of food they serve. You actually get for what you pay for. Service is splendid too! It's classy and the perfect atmosphere for a date-night!!! ;)

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    Very awesome place to eat in Seattle. The interior design of the booths and chairs was awesome. Something you gotta see for yourself. I had the eggs Benedict and they were so good. Probably the best eggs Benedict I've ever had! I definitely would go eat there again. Plus it's open 24 hours so that's a heart spot if your looking for some late night eats in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Mr. Robot O.

    13 Coins, you are a unique dining establishment... nay, experience. At anytime between 1:30am and about 6, all of your promises of delicious food and fine dining come true for me. For most other hours, you're more of a 2.7 - 3.4 star restaurant. But, on those late-night occasions, when I'm sitting in one of your deep booths, trying not to fall asleep on my plate of pasta, eggs benedict, steak, or Sausage Joe (yes!) I think to myself that the only reason I went out tonight and drank all that alcohol, was so I could end up here, at 13 Coins.

    (4)

  • Andy B.

    I have heard great things about this place and was excited to finally get a chance to eat at the famous 13 coins. However, I have never been so dissapointed by a restaurant. They were participating in Seattle restaurant week and I thought it would be a great chance to try them out. (Which is one of the points of restaurant week, giving people a chance to try new places) When my wife and I walked in, we were told they could find a place to squeeze us in since we didn't have reservations (at 1:00 in the afternoon with an almost empty restaurant.) We were put in a side by side booth with a view of the grill, but I wish we hadn't been able to see and hear the cooks and waiters. They complained about the customers the entire time we were there. When the chef screwed up an order by putting in an ingredient that had been requested to be left out, the waiter asked about food allergies so that the chef could just pick out the offending item instead of remaking it as requested. I'm glad I hadn't made any changes to my food. Now as far as the menu, they ran out of one of the restaurant week appetizers, and when I mentioned I didn't like the other options, I wasn't offered any kind of substitution. So my 3 course meal just went to 2. The entree I ordered (smoked macaroni and prosciutto) tasted very good, but I got an extremely small portion. Even as a lunch portion, it was small. Dessert was terrible. I ordered the 13 coins cheesecake and wish I hadn't. I couldn't even finish ot was so bad. The crust was soggy due to what I am assuming was canned pineapple. And the creamcheese in the cake had deteriorated to a mushy consistency. I have had much better cheescake from the freezer section of the grocery store. The server we had was not very friendly. He commented that my entree plate was very clean ( of course it was, it was only 10 bites) and then acted shocked that I had left dessert on my plate. I may not be the skinniest guy, but I am not the fattest either and this comment seemed like a"you're fat, why didn't you eat your dessert?" My wife enjoyed her food a bit more, other than her iced tea that came from a machine and not freshly brewed, so they get one star for her food. Also free parking in downtown Seattle gets them one more star. But I can honestly say that I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    (2)

  • Faye A.

    My hubby and I dine at 13 Coins every now and then. I like how this restaurant is open 24 hours. This place has a fun, cozy, intimate atmosphere and their private booths are big and comfortable. The price is a bit expensive but the quality of the food is very good. Our favorite dish is the double bucket clams in pesto sauce. We tried other dishes like the omelets, calamari, steak and sandwiches but we just can't get enough of the clams. We will keep coming back as long as they don't get stingy or raise the price up for the clams. :)

    (4)

  • Robert G.

    I would gladly give this place 4 stars but it's too expensive. It's plentiful yet regular food, it's a Seattle institution, it has weird decor that can't be pegged, it features long hours, and it provides ok service. However, the per item charge is high, most likely to pay the rent or a "location location location" premium on this centrally placed locale between Denny Hill/Capitol Hill and the Space Needle. Because of the price/quality ratio, I'd be hard pressed to go back.

    (3)

  • D M.

    Two stars for the awesome seating otherwise completely mediocre. I wanted to like this place so I went twice for breakfast, but it's a completely cynically in its marketing to tourists and lousy food and service. The waiter brought two of the three meals and told the third member of the party , "we never make waffles" and we stared at our plates for five minutes waiting for the undercooked waffle to come out. It wasn't just the lame, inattentive waiter though, that wouldn't have been a big deal, it's that they have all these AAA awards and BS and think they can get by on that and awful food. Eggs, and meat were nearly flavorless but quite expensive, the first meal featured canned corn and cold, dry hashbrowns. I would definitely go to IHOP or Denneys before going back here.

    (2)

  • Dee B.

    I ate here yesterday on a trip to Seattle. My friend and I shared: - Smoked Cheddar Burger with fries - Deep friend portabella mushrooms with chipotle ranch and pesto dipping sauce. The food was good. Not great. Definitely good. We enjoyed a late lunch (2:30 PM) so it was quiet. Despite being quite, the service was a bit odd (our server would run by our table and half yell "I'll be back in a minute.") and extremely chatty. Since we were in Seattle planning an event, we were hoping to hide in one of those big booths and talk business. Instead, we had to converse with our server every 3 minutes about anything and everything.

    (3)

  • Susan W.

    The ambiance is fun with tall swivel chairs at the long counter and high back booths. The staff is friendly. The oatmeal is the best I have ever had. It wasn't mushy. You could taste the nutty flavor of the oats. The steak and egg combo comes with hash browns and toast. A large meal to say the least. The food is a little pricey...seven for the oatmeal and twenty for the steak and eggs. Parking is convenient even at lunch time in the lot across the street. A worthwhile experience.

    (4)

  • Jason T.

    Ive been here a few times and my experience overall was good. Always had good service and inside the restaurant its very nice and I like the vibe. The booths and bar chairs are very comfortable and the food menu is great because of all the varieties from breakfast, seafood and steaks. The food itself tastes good I've had the Smoked Salmon Benedict, Clams, Pastas and Steaks. The prices are reasonable but the reason I gave this place 4 stars is mainly because its open 24 hours which is convenient if your craving food that will satisfy you on the late night tip or very early mornings.

    (4)

  • Melanie G.

    Now sadly zero stars. This used to be my fav. restaurant on earth. My family and I have been going here for years but the last three times I have gone, the food that was basic was ridiculously bad. They couldn't cook my bacon after sending it back THREE times! I ordered "fettucine Alfredo with extra garlic" and they served me pasta with literally Completely uncooked garlic! When I tried to send it back and ask for something else, the manager Actually said I ordered extra garlic so that's my fault, I couldn't have something else and if I didn't pay for it THEY WERE GOING TO CALL THE POLICE! I AM VERY KIND AND WAS VERY NICE and that's how I was treated! What a shame. ... ill never go back :(

    (1)

  • Will E.

    Due to my favorite Seattle takeout place being closed for not only Thanksgiving, which is totally understandable, but also Black Friday! Disappointed and dismayed I sat in the parking lot scouring Yelp! to see what could possibly be open that would be quick and easy. That search ended some minutes later and so I took to the phone. 'What's open, that is quick & easy?' My guy replied, "13 Coins" to which I asked, 'Am I going to pay 130 coins??' He assured me it wouldn't be too expensive so I Yelp!ed it and headed over. Initially I drove by it. It is set on the first floor of what seemed to be a luxury apartment building but eventually the blue dot on my iphone map led me to the door. My initial reaction was 'Wow! He lied!!' The ambiance was set to a romantic dusk, the staff was well dressed and because it was so dark appeared to be neat, but all I could hear with every step was the ringing of a cash register. I took a seat at the counter; not to be confused with the bar. I immediately grabbed the menu and to my surprise the prices weren't outrageous. A little more relaxed and content with the fact I could watch my food being made I ordered a seafood omelette. My server was pleasant and brought out a petrie dish with olives, peppers and some sort of sliced meat and bread. I scarfed down the bread and guzzled the water, played a few games of Words With Friends and before I knew it my order was up. The Seafood Omelette came with Hash-browns and Toast but they may have thought I asked to hold the flavor!? Salt, pepper, something! My server offered cracked pepper and I'm sure he began to cramp as he cranked, I doused the hash-browns with hot sauce and dug in. The omelette was okay, at best! Each bite delivered a different flavor. The first was salty, the second was as if my scallop was frozen, the third was a blazing hot scallop and the last bite was chock full of garlic, which had been nonexistent throughout the meal and caused me to forget it was an ingredient in the dish. I requested the bill and must admit I have become a little spoiled; there was tax added to the bill. This wasn't overly alarming but I quickly began to appreciate my southern local. After my hunger subsided and thought about my meal it became clear I just had a $20 omelette that was filled with frozen scallops and canned baby shrimp. The audible I called was not Peyton-esque by any means and though 13 Coins is a 24 hour eatery I would have been better off hitting the other all night breakfast spot that overwhelms you with their portion size. Despite my review 13 Coins isn't bad they just don't meet the standard to which they're dressed and their dress appears to be what you are paying for.

    (2)

  • Erica Z.

    We went in a group of 14 for my friend's birthday. This place is old, if your parents are from Seattle they probably ate here in their 20s. I'm told it's a great place for hangovers. The food was alright. We were allowed to sit early, probably because there was a reservation. I have no experience with showing up here, or doing it in a small group. The atmosphere is nice. When you order a steak, you get pasta with it which makes the $40 price tag worth it. Their portion sizes are HUGE by the way! Would I go out of my way to eat here? No, not really. No huge complaints, but no huge huge praises either.

    (3)

  • Logan L.

    Other than the 3+ hours total we spent there (waiting in the bar for a table and then ordering, eating)..... It was good, we had a great time and the staff was great. I just couldn't believe we spent 3+ hours - busy Saturday, killed the night.

    (4)

  • Alexandra P.

    I've been coming to 13 Coins for quite some time now, and I have yet to have a bad experience here. Love the booths, its nice because you don't have to look and see whos sitting in the booth next to you, it sets the scene for a more romantic, or intimate meal, which is nice because you get to focus on the person/people you are with rather than being distracted by other things. The lounge is awesome, always playing great music! The chairs are super comfy, it feels like you are just melting into them. Happy hour is great, nice selection of foods and drinks. The fruit, wine, and cheese plate is absolutely delicious! The staff is knowledgable, fun, and friendly. I always have a good experience with them, its nice to have employees who enjoy their work and want to see happy customers. I also love (and appreciate) the fact that it is open 24 hours. There have been many nights where I thought I was going to pass out if I didn't eat anything because I had just left a hot, sweaty show over at El Corazon right down the street, and 13 Coins still opens its arms to me! Love it there!

    (4)

  • Cholo W.

    I haven't been to 13 Coins in an awful long time but on Christmas Night 2012 my ex-wife and her family along with our boy and my Girlfriend all went for an amazing dinner, or so we thought. The service was terrible! The wait busboys kept dropping and breaking stuff along with not even paying any attention to sum tables leaving stuff on them way after the costumers had left. The waiter kept forgetting things like breads, waters and some of our drinks. The food when it finally came after an hour wait was cold. Now I'm never one to complain about the food or how hot it may or may not be but I had them take my plate 'Ukrainian Joe' back twice and when I got the newly cooked third plate it was just bland to say the least. Not sure what is going on there but man they need to fix something and maybe have some staff meeting. I probably won't be back there for another very long while

    (1)

  • Jakobian Warrentine P.

    Just went here for the first time last night and all I've got to say is WOW. My friends have been telling me to go here for years and I finally did last night. A lot of my friends are regulars here, and told me about the "secret" menu. The item that had been recommended to me the most was a creative piece called a "Bungled Onion". WOWZERS!!! It was I N C R E D I B L E!! Overall had a great experience. Do yourself a favor and get a bungled onion!!!!

    (4)

  • Jen K.

    What can I say? Being a Seattle native, this is just one of those places that you have got to visit - and even better for a late-night dinner or nighcap (or breakfast) after you've been out dancing into the wee hours. Large traditional American and Italian-esque menu, breakfast and dinner served at all hours. Classy, intimate "old school" upscale environment. I love going here on my birthday, or "just because". The Tenderloin and Pepper Steak Dijon are delicious, and the Fettucini Alla Burro Dolce is to die for. Wonderful Crab Louis and Caesar salads, full bar, etc...

    (5)

  • Kathleen L.

    I've been to 13coins about three times now and every time I hope that my visit will out-do the last. Sadly, this hasn't happened. My first visit, I ordered their fish and chips, soup of the day and a drink. All of which added up to a $30 + tip bill. The fish was okay, the fries were cold (as if they had been sitting in the bin for a while) and about the only thing that saved that lunch was the soup and the crunchy piece of bread that came with it. My second visit, was an order for breakfast. I can't recall if it was french toast or a waffle... obviously neither was memorable enough to recall. And my latest visit was for the country fried steak and eggs. I was missing my toast, my eggs were cold and the country fried steak was no where near as crunchy as a fried steak should be. Soggy would actually be a better word at the moment. The gravy was good but not anything to rave about. Hash browns were crunchy on top, soggy on the bottom. And for some reason there was an orange slice underneath my country fried steak.. Which threw off the flavor some. I didn't get my toast and I was charged 3.95 for a "Large" apple juice that really looked like a tall cup of coffee at starbucks. I work right next door to 13 coin, and I made it a point to walk over there at precisely the right time so that I could enjoy my food piping hot. Even arriving on time for pickup of my to go food didn't work out. You would think that the third time would be a charm.. Not so much. 1 star for being close to my work and saving me when I needed something to eat. And another one star for mediocrity, and that is already charity in itself.

    (2)

  • Angela Y.

    Ambiance was nice, quiet. I can only give 3 stars though b/c the food was mediocre. My friends had the prime rib and some kind of seafood pasta -- both delish, but I ordered an appetizer dish (some kind of mushroom thing with dungeness crab?) and it was soooooooooooooo salty. Omg. Taste was okay but I barely could eat it b/c of the salt factor. I would probably come back and try some of their other offerings though. Wasn't a great experience for me, but wasn't a bad one either.

    (3)

  • Jay H.

    Let me start with saying that I'm a huge fan of the 13 Coins by the airport. With that said this location doesn't match up in any terms. The last time I was here was by far the worst I've experienced. It wasn't any busier than you might expect for the time of day we were there but the service was exceptionally slow when it came to coming by our table for the initial greeting, subsequent drink order and eventually our food order. We were never offered refills of our beverages or asked if we wanted another for the drinks that applied to. Even after asking for more coffee I never received any. The food wasn't prepared quite right. It was definitely good but it wasn't great like I've come to expect from a 13 Coins. If the other late night options had been opened (they were closed for some odd reason) we wouldn't have come here that night and we would have been better off for it. I'll likely come back here when faced with similar circumstances but it will be with much distress and much lower expectations.

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    Always a place I go to when I'm in Seattle. Great food, especially for late night dining. I like sitting at the counter and watching the cooks do their thing. Plus they have a late night discount for "industry" folks.

    (4)

  • Bamf A.

    DO NOT BE FOOLED! This late night "gourmet" option is a sad, sad joke.. French onion soup was honestly disgusting. Cheese melted & burnt down to a plastic on top of some of the worst I've ever had. I attempted some bites but it was pretty much inedible. The minestrone was better.. but really boring. Huge chunks of tomatoes & celery but just thin, bland tomato soup. The ravioli was okay but fried too long & the marinara sauce had obviously been sitting & reducing into this really thick tomato based mush. But that was the best part of the meal. That and the little basket of goodies that they give you when you sit down to look over the menu, I enjoyed this. The fifty dollar bottle of pinot grigio we ordered was cheap wine.. I've had waaaay better thirty dollar bottles at many other restaurants. I got a starter caesar which was okay.. the dressing was really lemony and i didn't really taste any cheesiness or anchovy to it at all. It was ridiculously big. It was okay, I definitely didn't eat more than a third of it though. Then the entrees.. The veal piccata was just sad. It was literally gray. I added spinach to it, and they overcooked the spinach so much I just picked around it. The veal was unseasoned and just lost in this disgusting heap of noodles and mushrooms drowning in a GRAY piccata sauce, that tasted a little bit like lemons. But this was the only factor that allowed it to be considered a piccata sauce. My boyfriends steak was supposed to be medium rare but somehow they managed to cook it medium in some parts, medium well in others, medium rare in one corner, and well done randomly through it. I honestly did not think such a range of temperatures in one steak could be done. But 13 Coins proved me wrong. The "demi glace" they put on the side of the steak is literally just an au jous. It was okay but there was nothing demi about it. Also it came with noodles on the side.. I've never met anybody that would prefer spaghetti noodles to some type of potato with their steak. I will not ever expose myself to this torture again.

    (1)

  • Michael M.

    This used to be one of my favorite places for a meal when you just can't figure out where to eat -- unfortunately I doubt I will ever be back. I went for dinner with 3 friends and had quite possibly the worst service I have ever had any restaurant in Seattle. Now keep in mind -- the entrees start at $20, burgers are $12-14 -- this place is an over priced Denny's -- only Denny's normally have great service! Our waiter was non-existent -- refilled drinks once -- we were so desperate to get out of the restaurant after out almost 2 hour dinner in a NON full restaurant that one friend didn't realize until she had left that our waiter took away her 1/2 burger to box up to go and neglected to bring back her food. This restaurant has really taken a step back from the first time I visited almost 2 years ago -- food was marginal, service abysmal -- you can't tout being one of the oldest establishments in Seattle without providing what your customers expect -- cause you don't have cheap enough prices to not care about your customer service.

    (2)

  • Amy M.

    I was given a $10 off coupon so I decided one night when I didn't feel like cooking to go have myself a meal. I was alone so I sat at the bar and watched the cooks make all of the dishes. It was pretty entertaining watching them work! When I sat down it took a bit longer than I would prefer for a waiter to acknowledge that I was there but once they did they were very attentive and friendly. I decided to try the Chicken Parmesan with cream cheese sauce. Not being a huge spaghetti fan I was hoping to sub mashed potatoes instead but apparently they had run out for the evening so when the waiter suggested hash browns or fries I went with fries. I love fries so I was ok with it but I suppose veggies may have been a better sub. Oh well, I liked it. The chicken parm was pretty tasty. That was the 1st time I have had it with a white sauce and I have to say they went well together. The chicken was nice and the sauce was done well, had a nice flavor to it. I had a few drinks with my meal and let me say the bartender wasn't stingy with the booze! I also tried the cheesecake. The flavor was nice enough but I generally prefer a thicker type of cheesecake. I really like the seating in here. The leather high backed seats and booths that seem more private. Seems to make it more cozy than your average restaurant. All in all 13 coins is definitely worth trying. Decent food even if it is a little pricey.

    (4)

  • Shelly S.

    Family had Cobb salad, Mexican egg thingy, kiddos French toast, and chicken parm. Disappointed chicken parm was only white sauce and no marinara, but still good. Mexican egg thingy (name escapes me) was declared "best breakfast I've ever had" even though we were there for lunch! Salad and french toast were good, too.

    (4)

  • Karm S.

    Great space and friendly staff but the food leaves much to be desired. It's one of those menus that sounds great but hardly lives up to its expectations. I tried the crab cakes and have tried a few of their sandwiches and have now consistently concluded that "i can make it better". Not fun going out for a meal when you can make it better in your own kitchen.

    (2)

  • Yoyo G.

    The only highlight was the autumn leaves drink. Joe's special was horrible. Paid $16 plus spending another $5 for hash browns. Definitely not a $21 quality meal. Go somewhere else if you are looking for better food for the price.

    (1)

  • Luca T.

    First of all this place is not cheap at all... if you eat here an omelette, you can pay probably including tips, less than $20, but if decide to order a steak, well... it's gonna be very expensive, even more than any other restaurant in downtown. Secondly the omelette is delicious, but the steak barely acceptable. The service in my experience has been impeccable

    (3)

  • Norris B.

    I've dined at both local 13's and I prefer the Seattle location. This place is the legacy location for the Ward family. The Joe's Special, Eggs Benedict or Florentine and the Eggs and Rasher of Bacon are legendary. I prefer to sit at the counter and enjoy sitting as close to the chefs as possible (north part of the counter). You can feel the excitement of the culinary team preparing your meal! The waitresses and waiters are some of the best in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Omar G.

    If you told me that 13 Coins has been serving the exact same menu since 1967, I'd believe you. It feels like the cooks and wait-staff have been going through the same motions for decades, just counting the minutes till quitting time. The food is uninspired, boring and flat. It's greasy and bland; tired and unsatisfying. The environment is soul-stripping - feeling more like a dark and musty wood-paneled moose lodge than a restaurant. It feels as sad as an estate sale when someone has passed away. The French Onion Soup is way too salty, the omelettes should be half the price, the hash browns are a tasteless, greasy mess and I swear the "orange juice" is Sunny Delight. When my wife's order was screwed up (she specifically told the waiter that she was vegan and asked for no eggs on her benedict, which he didn't write down of course), our server just told her to take it off the plate and use a spoon to put the Hollandaise back on the english muffin! Hey, if it was a cheap dive-y tongue-in-cheek kinda diner, it would be great...you could take punky photos in the retro 70's decor. BUT IT'S NOT!!! It's a "serious" restaurant and you'll realize this when you get the check. Hold on to your 7-foot high brown leather seat cause it'll be a doozy. And don't expect any sympathy from the waiter...he just wants you to pay the bill and leave a tip cause his shift's over in 10 minutes.

    (1)

  • Stephen A.

    Ah, the coins.been coming here all hours, for decades.it must be said, I am a true fan of this Seattle icon. I have a framed menu from years ago, I went so frequently. The staff is made up of seasoned pros. The atmosphere is classic late- night cool. The food. Ah, the food. Depends on what you like,really. For me, French onion soup, a nice Caesar salad, a coins cut filet, a large lobster tail and virgin bloody Mary's. I've taken family, many friends and two wives here, my second former spouse loves the place. No trip to Seattle is complete for her without a meal at her favourite restaurant in town. If you have not been, try it. It s pricey, but a fine meal in a fine restaurant usually is...

    (5)

  • Earl F.

    My favorite all-time restaurant. First visit for me was 1967. Open 24 hours a day. Two locations: Boren Avenue in Seattle and on International Boulevard across from SeaTac Airport. Both locations deliver identically awesome food and atmosphere. The steaks are wonderful as are the pasta dishes. Breakfast is served all day, everyday. The veal marinara is delicious. My favorite dishes include the 13 Coins cheeseburger and the French Onion soup is other-worldly. Salads are great especially with their creamy Italian dressing. Come hungry because the portions are huge. If you enjoy watching professional chefs in action, sit at the counter. You'll be amazed the whole time.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    I have been here twice, had the same pasta dish both times and will probably go back next time I am in Seattle. This place has such a quirky interior - it's like a lodge but fancier. Sit at the counter in one of the high back bar stools and you can watch them cook dinner. It's like a free floor show! Great food, Great service.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Had not been to this classic Seattle restaurant for years. Thought it would be a great spot for my son's 22 nd birthday. Not so much. I think if we fit in a booth, we would have enjoyed ourselves much more. We had a 630 reservation on Dec 30, a Sunday. We were a party of six so had to sit at a table for eight in a banquet room with two large groups. One was fine but the other was loud, blowing kazoos and with a fussy baby. Our poor waiter had all three tables here plus others in the dining room. He was run ragged and gave us poor service. Unfortunaltely we still had to pay 18% tip. Rip off. No gluten free food...only noodles or fries( no thanks) with a $40 steak! How about polenta or mashed or baked potatoes? No ambience in the big room either and it was freezing by the window. The food was ok but nothing special. Sad.

    (2)

  • Charisma Y.

    I rarely come here during regular hours, and by regular, I mean anytime before 1 am. But every time I do come here, the food is always good and portions are large. It's not anything fancy, but if you're looking for a *really* late night place to eat, choose this place. It's a must-try. Don't forget to order dessert.

    (4)

  • Louie P.

    Went here for lunch with a co-worker and the décor and wait staff were excellent! I wish I could say the same for the food. I had a Denver Omelet. Ham was diced extremely small and it was very greasy. Hashbrowns were requested "crispy" and cooked well. Toast burnt and for $15! My co-worker had a Monte Cristo which he said was "ok". I wish the food was better because the staff was great and the décor very cool. But overpriced greasy food not my thing. Guess the only other redeeming value is it's open 24hrs BUT so is 5 Point Café with MUCH better food.

    (2)

  • Ammar T.

    Good food and great service!

    (4)

  • Jan H.

    I like to go here for a happy hour bite when I have to work late, but last Friday I had the worst service ever. There was one server for the entire bar, which was busy. He spent so much time serving the every petty need of one table, that he ignored me completely. After taking my drink and food order, I waited 15 minutes for a gin and tonic. Then had to ask 10 minutes later where my food was, none of which even had to be cooked. I had ordered a salad and shrimp cocktail. When it arrived the salad had if course been sitting drowning in dressing for about 20 minutes. Then my bill was wrong: he had not charged me happy hour prices but full price. Luckily he fixed it, but either tis guy was new, totally incompetent or having the worst night of his life. Not sure when I will return.

    (1)

  • Emily A.

    my memories of a '00-era shady crack den off denny have finally been shelved. in their place, the 2013 version of this 24-hour diner. food is better, although there are *so many* options it's almost overwhelming to even order. service is great. parking easy and free. drunk people at 2am aren't as annoying here as they get other places. maybe it's not fair to give the joint credit for that, but i'm going to. good late-night option! grab a bar-front chair if you can.

    (4)

  • Tanya J.

    With the limited options Seattle has for great 24 hour eats, this place is the best of them in my opinion. The menu is large with almost too many options, if there's such a thing. The service is quick and fantastic. The portions are ginormous, you will definitely have left-overs. Though the crowd can get interesting (that late night thing) the place is very clean and has a nice polished environment. The food is tasty, I might have just had one of the best spinach omelettes tonight of all time. Finally a place which can do hashbrowns well, too! The menu can be a little pricy but you get what you pay for in a quality experience. 13 coins is simply put, a classic diner for late night eats. You can't go wrong here!

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    The atmosphere is very elegent and looks like it came out of the 1920s. However, the food is super greasy and therefore not good for those watching their diet. My mother-in-law rented out a private room here for my husband and my rehersal dinner party. The service and food were both good.

    (3)

  • Colin F.

    Great place! Food is good, service is good, ambience is good. They're open 24 hours, so this could easily be a go to place any time of day. A little on the pricier side but still reasonable. You get what you pay for here.

    (4)

  • Alison P.

    Holy yummy hangover food. We were visiting a friend up here and had ourselves a wild night on the town. Definitely felt it the next day and was dying for some carb-licious hangover grub. Enter: Biscuits and gravy. Not as much gravy as I would have liked, but it was definitely one of the best I've had. Hashbrowns were amazing as well. Got my eggs scrambled...not a fan of how they prepare them (every so slightly undercooked) My boyfriend got the chicken fried steak, that also had the gravy on top. Freakin delish. Overall, very satisfied. Also, totally dig the ambiance. Someone earlier said it reminded them of a casino, and it totally does. Tall, private booths with super dark wood and brown leather seats...but retro. Like 60's or 70's. Love it.

    (4)

  • Crystal W.

    My friends and just got into town and were looking for a fun place to go and hang out and grab a quick bite and I am glad we stumbled upon 13 coins. Food was great, service was excellent and it was a great place to just chill out and hang with friends. I highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Susan W.

    First time visiting. Could be a 4 if confirmed with second visit. Hostess tried to seat us at the counter without asking where we preferred to sit. (we wanted a booth) Then first booth given was a weird side by side booth. Second booth was perfect. Love the high backs to the chairs! Had a view of the patio so we didn't feel like we were in a dark cave. We were inspired to go by the Seattle Times Restaurant Week 3 for $25 promotion. Hubby & I both had the Caesar Salads. I had the Veal Picata & was a little disappointed. The meat was a little tough & had way too much sauce on it. If I'm going to eat a cute little baby cow shouldn't it taste like buttah'? Hubby had the clam linguine & I was jealous. Lots of clams & a perfect portion size. We both got the cheesecake to go & again a little disappointed. I wish I would have had the creme brulee instead. Our server Todd was Fantastic! A real pro!

    (3)

  • Jeremy M.

    The food was a solid 2-2 1/2, but their manager (I'm assuming) is a negative 5 start! Let's start with seating arrangements. We were sat at the bar in front of the cooks which I didn't care all too much for even though there were open booths. The soda I was given was flat, but still I drank it. We started with a bucket of their pesto clams abysmal! How is this their "SIGNATURE" dish?! WTF are these people thinking?! I found many empty clams that were FILLED with sand (here's where the fun begins) and I sent the dish back. Our server brought that to their manager's(Angela) attention and this was their conversation: Server Joe: Customer asked to have the clams replaced because there was sand in it. Manager Angela: Well does the customer know where clams come from?! I over heard all of that and wanted to give her a piece of my mind, but I held myself back. They replaced it. Still tasted like shit. Then the most funniest thing happened I thought at least, one of the servers gave a table the wrong dish and that customer sent it back and told the manager and the manager shouted "OH SHIT"! hahahahaha everyone paused and looked at her and then she corrected herself and said "OH SHOOT". I had some decent breakfast tasting like sandwich which was ok, not enjoyable but ok. All in all, this place sucks! Stick with 4th ave Denny's or Chinatown for the price you'll be paying! The drive may be a little further away, but for the money you're going to pay you will be EXTREMELY disappointed.

    (1)

  • Sam A.

    I do not understand the low rating - we came here christmas morning for brakfast and it was amazing! great atmosphere, nice clean place, great food, huge portions, and reasonable prices. The service was great - I would deff find myself in this place ALOT if I lived in Seattle

    (5)

  • Kristin W.

    Pretty decent food for a diner. Love the appearnce on the restaurant. Cool, tall booths that can accomidate a big party. Eggs benedict fairly tasty.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    Its been years since I've been here We came in at noon on a Friday. It was oddly busier than I thought it would be. We sat at very strange booth. Seats only on one side and facing the service counter and open kitchen. I ordered the Monte Cristo which was OK but the plate looked like it was missing something. It was a square plate with 4 corners. Two corners had the triangle shaped Monte Cristo and one with strawberry jam. That left one empty corner and that's how I got it. It looked like someone took one of the pieces of the Monte Cristo. I added a photo of this masterpiece. I'll stick to Charlie's for my Monte Cristo. Thanks.

    (2)

  • Jeff H.

    My absolute favorite place to eat when intoxicated!! Something about sitting at the bar and watching the cooks prepare my meal is made better by a factor of ten after drowning in a river of exotic booze prior to dining. Food always delivers and the menu is so large and diverse, that even the pickiest eater can find something to help them sober up. Expect a crowd late night on the weekends, but your patience will be rewarded with an excellent meal of huge proportions!

    (3)

  • JC D.

    I came here on a super late, late night. I felt like I was meeting a mobster for an arms deal when I first saw this place. The atmosphere was cold not welcoming at all. Not really crazy about this place, but I do have to say the food was great. Had a breakfast omelette and it could have been the beer talking, but BURP, it was good...and sleepy time.

    (4)

  • Kari R.

    Based on so many positive reviews I'm starting to think the LOUNGE is the problem area with this place. I've never even sat in the dining room. Both times I went I was going to see some of the live jazz they have (great! The singer in one, Rachel, has a surprisingly incredible voice). The food is an overpriced Denny's that just happens to serve lobster. The service doesn't make any sense. Visit #1: Busy. Every table, almost every bar stool taken. One waitress. Excellent service. Visit #2: Slow. I'm one of 4 people in the entire joint. One waitress. Crap service from a different waitress who would rather talk with coworkers. I'm cool with people talking with coworkers. We all do and there's nothing wrong with that. But I should not have to wait 1/2 hour for you to take my order from my closed menu. The bartender was a nice gal.

    (2)

  • Becca C.

    I've only been here at 2:30am after the group has left the clubs. It's filled with drunk, loud people trying to eat off their eventual hangovers. Lots of water does it! Anyway, I love the decor; the private booths; with all those drunks, I bet some interesting stuff happens in them. The food is pretty decent; I never feel like I've eaten a crapload of grease (I usually get omelettes). This last time I did the crab eggs bennedict; pretty good, I like their hash browns, but there wasn't enough crabmeat IMHO. Also, I'm always on the prowl for good hollandaise sauce, and theirs was average, at best. All in all, good company, slightly buzzed, and decent food make for a good night out. Oh yeah, the wait was like 30min, which I didn't like, but it was the drunk-rush!

    (3)

  • Raven K.

    Love this place. 1. Open 24 hours 2. Super easy parking-both lot and street 3. LOVE the decor and especially the privacy of the booths. When Im at 13 Coins there's usually reason and typically I want to eat and not hear a ton of noise clanging in my alcohol soaked/tired/hungover brains. 4. Giant menu with everything you could think of. Try the Eggs Benedict, you'll like. 5. Great starting point to take out-of-towners for lunch because of the proximity to downtown (you can park in that area for 10 hours and just walk/bus where you want to go!) 6. Friendly and fast wait staff.

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    Mostly I like this place because it brings back memories of late night dining in Seattle when I used to live in the area. The food and atmosphere are both better than a Denny's or IHop, for sure, and this place has certain old school class. The execution on the food is just fine, but nothing outrageiously delicious ... and maybe not even worth the prices they're charging.

    (3)

  • Alisa B.

    God I love this place! The decor is still straight out of the 60's! Anyways apart from my terrible taste in decor... This place really does hit the spot late night style. The servers are always so freaking nice, there's one latino server that I seriously want to take home with me and be my own personal confidence booster. "Ladies, ladies, ladies what CAN i do for you TOnight?!" Freaking adorable! The food is good and always hits the spot, and yeah there will always always ALWAYS be leftovers. HOWEVER! I had the Believer the last time and yes "I believe" i was going to have a coronary before the dish was through, yes "I believe" i've never seen more cream sauce in my life, yes "I believe" it was deepfried and smothered in cheese... it was barely ok : ( sad. and it's a little on the pricey side for late night munchies but it's worth the trip if you go for the clams... The clams get their own section in this review they're so freaking good! If you like pesto and butter order the clams and ask for at least two or three more hunks of bread to sup up that goodness that my mouth is already starting to water for. Best time to go is LATE night... like 4am. The patrons are pretty varied that time, most are people like me (night owls and restaurant workers) the other people are a mix between amateur hour alcoholic youngsters trying to eat away that drunk feeling, a few "professional" ladies, hungry bartenders and servers not to mention cooks and other restaurant cronies, and always at least one or two business men who stick out like sore thumbs in the throngs of us ne'er do wells. Go, eat, enjoy.

    (4)

  • Sarah R.

    Eh. Nothing to write home about. I've now eaten about 5 different things off the menu and I wouldn't order any of them again. My hubby never enjoys his food either. To be honest... this is just a late night/classier alternative to Denny's.. But the food isn't any better than Denny's. Just a lot more expensive! I certainly wouldn't be going here at regular dining hours when I had other choices. I am not going to say I'll never return because I probably will. After being out and drinking.. it's nice to have some grub and unwind. The atmosphere feels very old fashioned.. lots of leather and dark lighting. I would recommend eating in the bar area rather than the dining room. The service tends to be better in there. Also, they have live music in the bar.

    (2)

  • Irene W.

    Some random local who was a self-proclaimed Anthony Bordain highly recommended this place. Walked blocks to get here. Decor was cool. French onion soup was delicious. Broccoli and cauliflower with cheese was decent, but wasn't phenomenal. Service was great.

    (3)

  • Jens J.

    Has it really been nearly three months since I last wrote a Yelp review? In any event, 13 Coins is an icon, a paean to the 60's since I don't think it has ever been remodeled. Love their leather-lined booths --- they have lots of privacy. But that privacy does make you have to squeeeeze sideways to get in and out....difficult to do after too much holiday eating. But I digress. Came here for an off-hour breakfast on a weekday. It was uncrowded and service was attentive. I had typical breakfast food: eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast. My meal was fine, except maybe the hash browns were rather mooshy on the inside. JP had a seafood omelet was that was deemed delicious. Somewhat spendy, but not outrageous.

    (4)

  • Majorie S.

    Very nice to see 13 coins regain some of it's former quality. Especially with the food and cleaned up decor. Our party sat in the bar. I would like to have given them 5 stars, but the service wasn't up to the Ol' 13 level. There were 3 other tables occupied by couples. 2 cocktail waitresses were working the bar. After we received our dinner, no one came by to see how we were doing or to even refill water glasses or ask if we wanted another cocktail. The servers were polite, but very unattentive. After we ate, we had to wave down a not-busy server for another drink. It was a little unfortunate, as 13 Coins has always shined in customer service. By the way, the Chicken Parmesan was excellent and worth ordering again.

    (3)

  • Jen P.

    I really want to like this place. I really dig the vibe, and the concept and the fact it's open 24 hours. I love the high back chairs at the bar. I don't mind dropping some cash on food - as long as it's GOOD. I've been there twice and I can't say I've been blown away either time. I've gone the sandwich route... and a entree route (I thought I was making a healthy choice, only to be disappointed when it came out rich and heavy and loaded with fat) and they've both been "decent".....but when I'm paying upwards of $15-$20 for a dish, it needs to be better than just "decent". It's too bad. I seem like it could be perfect for a late night date. And I'd like to try the steak... but those are closer to $40...and if you can't wow me with a sandwich or chicken entree, I'm not sure I can trust you with my red meat.

    (3)

  • Casey F.

    13 Coins is a little slice of breakfast heaven in the city known as Seattle. When we finally recovered from our 23 hours of travel from Boston and bachelorette shenanigans, we wanted breakfast. Badly. But it was 12 PM on a Friday.... where to go? The kind concierge at our Marriott directed us to 13 Coins. And my god, THANK YOU!! It was DELICIOUS. Yes, the prices are higher than a diner. But the quality of the food (ok, well the bacon, which is a food group all on its own), was excellent, not to mention the thick cloth napkins and very private booths. In Baw-ston, this meal would have cost 3 times what it did here (~$42 for all three of us), and I felt like I was royalty! Or at least sitting in the nice steak house equivalent of a 24 hour restaurant. When I go back to Seattle (and you know I will be), I'll certainly make it a point to stop here. Maybe twice, so I can try out what looked like a delicious lunch menu. Thank you, 13 coins, for saving our hung over breakfast-craving asses.

    (4)

  • Jeff H.

    I went to 13 Coins on Friday evening (06/24/11) around 11:30 PM with a small group of friends (8) after attending a performance at McCaw Hall. We were seated quickly and the resturant didn't seem very buzy. They certainly weren't "in the weeds" with customers. While we were seated quickly and the waiter did a great job of taking and filling drink orders quickly and getting our food orders promptly the positive impression ended there. The food orders took a long time to come out of the kitchen and most of the dishes were just so/so, not great. The "special" beef pot pie was awful.

    (2)

  • Stef M.

    Open 24 hours. 7 days a week. Every day of the year. (Yes, even on holidays.) What other places can say that? Hmm, Denny's, 5-point, etc. Mostly greasy spoons, certainly not places where you can get STEAK AND LOBSTER at 3am. Nice! I had the Dungeness crab Eggs Benedict, which was ok. I would probably get something different next time (the pan-fried oysters looked good) but really, where else are you going to find all the crazy stuff on their menu like steaks and seafood and SNAILS that's open 24 hours? I probably wouldn't choose to come here during the day for breakfast/lunch/dinner, but it's awesome to have around when it's the middle of the night and you want some food! They serve a weird little platter of pickled vegetables and sliced meat, and a bread basket when you sit down. SO WEIRD! But good. Definitely an interesting place that uniquely Seattle. The place has a total 1960's vibe about it with dark leather chairs and whatnot. Definitely a place to check out at least once - I was prepared for either a) it totally sucking or b) it being completely awesome, based on the Yelp reviews. I gave it a try and I'm glad I went, so there!

    (3)

  • James C.

    Ah, the 13 Coins. I've been coming here for years and finally getting around to Yelping it. I was introduced to this place by my parents who would bring me home a slice of their 7 layer chocolate cake whenever they visited. As an adult, my dad and I would find a way to sneak in when we were close to Seattle. He's gone now but the 13 Coins lives on! After an epic night of celebration, we chose the 13 Coins for breakfast and recovery. I went with the classic Eggs Benedict and extra crispy hash browns. An excellent choice. My GF had the Monte Cristo and it was pretty darn good too. It was done a bit differently than most in that it was more like a French Toast sandwich instead of being totally egg dipped. I've eaten many other items including omelettes, pastas, and salads. Great portions and great flavor. The decor is probably all original and very dated. So much so that it's pretty cool. I recommend a counter seat for a ringside view of the action. Every time I come here, I smile and think of Dad.

    (4)

  • Brandon S.

    I've said this before in other reviews, but the key to a good chicken parm is tenderizing. If the chicken isn't pounded down before being breaded, it's not going to be good. We sat at the bar in those humongous, super comfortable swivel chairs with an eye on the guys making our dinner. As soon as my wife said the words chicken parm, the cook whipped out a piece of chicken and gave it a nice tenderizing with his fist. I knew it was a good choice right then and there. Then they serve the chicken parm with a super rich alfredo sauce that takes it to a whole other level of decadence. It's absolutely delicious, just don't expect subtlety. It hits you over the head with it's parm-y goodness. And it's gigantic and easily made two meals. I ordered a Filet Mignon topped with Dungeness crab and it was also perfectly cooked and delicious. Overall it was a solid, old-school - albeit expensive - meal in an old-school setting. If you come here expecting hip food filled with subtlety, you are in the wrong spot. Come here for decadent comfort food served 24 hours a day.

    (4)

  • Amy I.

    I'm always on the hunt for the next Brinner place (breakfast for dinner) and 13 is one of my favorite spots especially since it's 24 hours. It's dark, clean and inviting. if you're counter side and listen well you can catch up on all the great stories the chefs spin while they flambe things to your hearts content. Anything with fire = good. I like to come here during "the dark parade", that in-between time just before the bars let out and four am but I've been known to pop in whenever. The waits are usually not too long at this time but can be hectic around the holidays or Friday nights but for the most part you can get a good seat and some great conversation in with no problem. They even have a large-party room and a separate lounge area that has live music on occasion. Kinda cool if you ask me. What I love: I can show up after a long night of studying in sweatpants with bedhead and and still get served like I'm a queen. Plus the waiters know just how much conversation needs to be said and when the hard drinks need to be poured. They're on it with the drink refills and their dishes are hearty yet divine. You can usually feed two on one entree and the chefs don't flinch at the word "substitution" like most other places. Sure, it costs a bit more than some places but you don't have to be Oprah rich to get good hearty comfort food (I discovered this place as a poor art student mind you...) So yeah, when you feel like going out for a nice date or just want to get away with some friends and have some comfort food and good service, hop in to 13.

    (5)

  • Veruca S.

    After a night out dancing and tipping a few back, this is a great final stop to wind down and get some late night breakfast. They are open 24 hours and have both counter seating and booths. Both require a check in at the front podium. The counter is not the typical counter as the seats have unusually high "wrap around" style backs so you feel like you're in your own little personal dining booth. I personally like the counter because I can see them in action at the well revealed grill, making the omelets, hash browns, bacon, etc... At 13 Coins, no telling what or who you will encounter. The crowd is eclectic..because no matter your style etc...we all get hungry...and at 2am...this is the place to go. Their menu is pretty large for a 24 hour spot. As far as "fine dining" label they give themselves....well...not so sure about that claim. I suppose they could legitimately claim "2am fine dining" :) ... Generally, I'm there for breakfast. Their ham cuts are not too salty and ingredients are fresh. Their hash browns are really quite good too. The service is generally friendly and casual and the cooks are "cut ups"...I'm guilty of eavesdropping on a few of their conversations. One thing to note...they do not put up with unruly attitudes or behavior. Excessive complaining can result in being banned from the restaurant as the Persian Princess of our group found out. lol! FINAL VERDICT: I like it here. It is part of my late night staple spot when I'm hungry. I've only had a couple bad times with food coming out wrong and they quickly fixed it and comped my meal. Customer service is good. Food quality is good. It is a touch pricey...but at 2am, I'm not one to quibble over 2.00.....

    (3)

  • Eric H.

    Ate here twice, and ordered the crabcakes, and the turkey club both times. This place has great food, and the fact that it is open 24 hours is superb. Stop here if you go to the great Northwest.

    (4)

  • Kate K.

    My sister and I were rolling around Seattle trying to find a late-night place to eat after a night of sight seeing. We went to all the usual digs which were completely filled up and parking was awful, so I google mapped the closest 24hour restaurant and this was what showed up. When they say "24hour fine dining," they mean it. You start with a plate of meats, breads, cheeses and olives (which is $10 or something if you don't buy an entree, but free if you do) Then you order off the menu that has stuffed chicken, filet mignon, etc. I had the filet, medium rare and it was amazing and cooked perfectly. My favorite part about this place was that the walls of the booths go alllll the way up to the ceiling, so privacy is almost guaranteed. All in all it was a good experience and I would definitely head back if I can save up some money because 24 hour fine dining comes with regular hour fine dining prices. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    It seems like I visit 13 Coins once every couple years. It's usually long enough between visits for me to forget why I don't go here very often. It always seems like a good idea at the time and I have fond memories of the giant leather booths. Oddly enough I can never remember the food. Most recently, my drunken friend convinced me that we should "live forever" and stay up all night until dawn! Since there is little to do after 2 am in Seattle, a trip here seemed like a good idea. I ordered the French Dip. For what ever reason (A rat fell in the fryer?) they couldn't make French Fries so I had to substitute hash browns instead. The sandwich was cold and on a soggy roll. I'm guessing it sat under the heat lamp too long. The hash browns were okay but not exactly what I was looking for to go with a French Dip. The Au Jus was hot at least. After a soda and tip and it came to over $20 for one of the least expensive items on the menu. Not exactly what we had in mind for late night grub. On the plus side it is 24 hours and if you're willing to spend more then 13 coins you can get a decent steak or pasta. If your just looking for middle of the night chow, skip 13 Coins and head over to the Hurricane instead. Just as good at a fraction of the price.

    (2)

  • Heather D.

    Huge Portions!!!!! We could have easily shared a plate. We had the turkey club sandwich and the cobb salad. The food was decent. The weird 70s interior was oppressive. It's novel, but so dark and dreary. A dreariness you can enjoy 24hrs a day...

    (3)

  • Brian K.

    Had a meeting at Amazon down the street and arrived early, so decided to grab breakfast before heading over. At 7:30am it was extremely slow (I was the only customer there) and I waited about 3 minutes for someone to actually sit me (staff must have all been in the back). I had a cappuccino and an omelet. Both were extremely average. Nothing to write home about. The décor is pretty cool, with a lot of nice touches throughout. Service, food, and value are all average - so Yelpers got it right - 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Ryan D.

    This place is overpriced and just plain not good. Every time I get wasted and decide I want to stay up all night I always convince my friends to come here, and I regret it every time. Hurts my wallet, hurts my stomach, hurts my self-esteem. +1 star for being open 24 hours, but I haven't had a late-night meal that wasn't better than this place. I'd rather go to denny's.

    (2)

  • Edwin H.

    This place rocks for a late night meal. Quality food that's hard to find in the middle of the night. Maybe most of the complaints about it are from hipster whiners :/ Nothing will always be perfect FYI (anywhere).

    (4)

  • Eric K.

    13 Coins is going to barely squeak by with three stars from me. If it weren't for it being open 24 hours and the nonthreatening people who frequent it late at night (judging on my one visit) it would have two stars. I'm still cringing thinking about the fact that I paid $14 (without tax or tip) for a burger that should have been $10 at most. I mean it was a decent high class (not in a prostitute kind of way) burger. But $14? No way. I'd happily fork over $13 for the amazing burger at Quinn's but I can't really get behind 13 Coins' version especially when it comes at an even higher price. And on top of that the food took quite a while to come out. The service was friendly and prompt it just took a really, really long time to get our food. Long enough for all of us to realize we should probably be sleeping instead of eating at a restaurant at 3 am. And how can you not have pancakes and french toast on a 24 hour menu? I mean is that just too low class for them? I have a hard time eating anything other than breakfast late at night. And if you can't have a ton of egg you are pretty much going to be out of luck at 13 Coins. But it is open late. And I could recommend a group of female friends to check it out with a clear conscious. I definitely couldn't do that with Hurricane unless I warned them about the usual crowd gathered out front of that establishment late at night. I'll probably be back on some night when I'm dressed up and in the mood for a Belltown type crowd late-night dining experience. Oh and by the way, saying a burger is made with "premium" chuck doesn't change that fact that it's made with, well, chuck!

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :Open 24 hours

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Late Night
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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