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Georgian Restaurant

411 University Street, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 621-7889
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  • Missy G.

    Food was good, soup memorable. Very nice place. Recommend!

    (5)

  • Viki H.

    We went to The Georgian for Seattle Restaurant Week. The presentation of the food was lovely, the selections we chose were good, but the service was incredibly slow and disorganized. The restaurant was not full, so we were surprised by the long waits for everything. We sat for 10 to 15 minutes before anyone even took a drink order which then took 10+ minutes or more before part of the order arrived. We had to remind them about our wine selection. We are relatively new to the area and love trying different restaurants. There are too many good restaurants for us to repeat an average experience.

    (3)

  • Tim C.

    My wife and I came here for lunch during Seattle Restaurant Week, and we were only mildly impressed. Here's why. Starters: -Shrimp Louie - Not bad, probably better if you order the dressing on the side. -Caesar Salad - Nothing impressive here. Mains: -Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich - I enjoyed this dish, and would say it was the highlight of the meal. Nice and tender meat, excellent bread, and very flavorful. The chips were forgettable - definitely too salty, and a bit on the oily side as well. -My wife got a tilapia dish, which she liked. Dessert: -Key Lime Meringue - The meringue was nearly inedible - it was so chewy and impossible to sink your teeth in to without fear of something falling out. And all my teeth are real. The rest of the dessert was good, though. Too bad the meringue was pretty much half of the dessert - it was huge. -Tiramisu with Eclair - The tiramisu was tasty, but the eclair was a bit chocolate-heavy for my liking. The service was decent, nothing amazing, but they got the job done. There was, unfortunately, a lot of loud banging due to construction, but I suppose that was out of their control. I can't say it didn't affect the meal, though. Bottom line, I wouldn't have paid full price for the meal, but for restaurant week, it wasn't a bad deal.

    (3)

  • Jenny M.

    Probably my worst breakfast experience ever. The only reason I'm not doing one star is because I can't speak for their dinner/lunch/tea, which seems to take most of their focus. It took forty minutes to get our food after we ordered. Totally ridiculous. It wasn't busy. The staff was walking around pretending they had things to do (straightening out flatware, refilling water pitchers, etc.) and all were avoiding eye contact with us as we looked around, desperate, forlorn, hungry. It was so weird. We just wanted to make sure our order hadn't been forgotten, but no one seemed to hear our pleas for help when they were dashing past our table. Then when the food DID come, it was gross. Well, the corned beef hash was delicious, but my mom's eggs were congealed and filmy on top like they'd been sitting under a heating lamp for an hour. My smoked salmon came with a HONEY-WHEAT bagel instead of something more savory. We sent the eggs and the bagel back, and the replacements were acceptable, but everyone was just so nonchalant about the whole deal. Not even a remote air of concern. Not what you expect when you're staying at a five-star hotel. If I had wanted to try this place for dinner or tea before, I definitely don't want to anymore. [Side note: Their continental breakfast is just sweet stuff... Pastries, yogurt, and cereal. A couple types of fruit. That's it. FOR $22! Where's the cheese? Hard boiled eggs? Sliced ham?]

    (2)

  • Danielle M.

    I had a large group and our reservation at the place accross the street was canceled so we walked in here. It only took them a few moments to shuffle their other reservations around and get us seated. The breakfast buffet looked great, but as soon as we sat down they closed it. Noon on sunday...remember that! They did have some great menu options and everyone was happy. Including our gluten intolerant folks! They also had a great drink list and the ambiance is spectacular here. I cant wait to come back and try that breakfast buffet!

    (5)

  • Jeanny M.

    Here for Dine Around dinner. The venue has very high ceilings which makes it seem much larger. It's a fancy "three dollar sign" place but you will see people wearing whatever they want since the restaurant is located inside the Fairmont Hotel. We were quickly seated, provided menus, and water and planned our orders. After doing so, an amuse bouche of salmon, quail egg, and caviar was brought out. At the same time there was a butter sampler (why has this not been in my life earlier) plus a couple slices of bread and some spicy tortilla chip-like spears. The butter sampler was the bomb. Plain, herbed, shallot, and balsamic. The balsamic was amazing. I want to make it myself now! I had a lot of fun mixing the butters and eating it with everything. We also each had a Manhattan which was nice and boozy. The soups came out shortly afterwards (Roasted Parsnip and Apple Bisque with Honey Spiced Caviar). It was tasty, warm, and comforting. The caviar was a bit tasteless and kind of reminded me of tiny boba. But it wasn't a bad start. Then we waited for the entree. Like, really waited. We had plenty to talk about but after a while, it was like: Um, what's going on? What really put a fire in my annoyance was seeing two tables seated after us, receiving their entrees first (they also received their desserts earlier too). But I figured my chicken (Roasted Organic Free Range Chicken Wrapped in Apple Smoked Bacon, Tarragon and Dijon Whipped Potato, Fennel Gratin) was taking a while since scallops (Seared Scallops with Melty Leeks, Seared Yukon Potato, Truffle Bacon Butter sauce) don't take that long to prepare. When the entrees finally came out (with acknowledgement of the long wait) it was beautifully plated, it must have taken a long time to put together. Unfortunately the quantity was tiny. The chicken was 3 medaillons; chicken does not come in medaillon form. The medaillons were tiny, about the size of a silver dollar. On the other hand, the scallops were downright huge, also three in number. The accompanying sides were tasty. I just wish I had more chicken. Due to the long wait (we were hoping to shop after dinner), our hunger/annoyance, and the portion size, we shoveled the food and began the wait for dessert. After much fidgeting, the hostess came over to clear our entree plates which was cool...the plates had been sitting empty in front of us for some time and that does not really lend a good meal experience especially in a place this high caliber. We asked for the check (even before dessert arrived) and received it quickly and payment taken right away. The sorbet sampler was refreshing while the chocolate (Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise, Orange-Scented Perfume) was rich and heavy. There is a nice little presentation of pouring the orange sauce over the chocolate until it melted through and made a small bowl. We were out of there in 2hrs, which is typical of a dining promotion meal, but I do believe we would have stayed there closer to 2.5hrs if we hadn't asked for the check early/made fidgety anxious movements. It was a nice enough time and we were still able to get some shopping in, though.

    (3)

  • Suie C.

    SRW round 2. This is more of a 4.5 star review, but I tend to only give 5 stars after more than once experience at a restaurant. The Georgian is a beautiful space with an old school glamour kind of feel. It felt good to be there. Not overly pretentious, but just beautiful and classic. For appetizer, we had the sugar spice pumpkin soup while was DELICIOUS! Fantastic flavor, creamy, and smooth. It was brought out to us in a personal container and spooned into our bowls so you know it was super fresh. For the entree, my bf and I both went with the scallops in truffle bacon butter sauce. The aroma of the dish was fantastic. It came w/ 2 diver scallops over potato, but was actually quite filling. The sauce and preparation was amazing For dessert, he got the beignets I had the apple cranberry tartine. Both were okay, nothing really too special. The beignets were more doughy than fluffy, but the accompanying sauce and sorbet went well. My tartine was kind of like eating an apple pie as it came with a side of icecream/sorbet. For SRW you can also choose to do a wine pairing for an xtra $15 which I chose to do. You get 2 glasses of wine, one to pair w/ your app, the other w/ your entree. They weren't stingy about the wine and I have to say, the wine pairings complimented the meal perfectly. Each bite tasted even better after each sip of wine and vice versa. Service was pleasant as expected, not snooty, nor overbearing. Total was $77 for 2 srw plus one wine pairing before tip. My bf and I both left this meal full and satisfied. With the SRW meal, you get the 3 courses, plus the bread w/ four types of butter (balsamic vinegar, basil, saffron, and regular), plus a amuse bouche, and then these chocoalte pieces to dip in honey and roll around in white chocolate AFTER our dessert. Great value for SRW and def somewhere I'd like to come back to even @ full price :-)

    (4)

  • Diana C.

    Quiet, refined, elegant dining awaits you at The Georgian in the Fairmont Hotel. We weren't particularly dressed up for this dinner but they still treated us very well. I was surprised at how spacious and beautiful the space was. We were seated promptly and had a great dinner with delicious foods. We ordered some sparkling water and wine which came out promptly. The wine paired with the food quite well, and the ambiance definitely made for a romantic mood. I thoroughly enjoyed my food, and despite feeling like I could eat a bit more, about a half hour after dinner was finished, we were both very content without any cravings for more. Just an FYI, even if you order off the regular menu they don't cover any validations for parking during restaurant week!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Quiet, refined Old World elegance. Slightly reminiscent of the Drake in Chicago. Excellent service, staff was very pleasant. - Roasted Parsnip and Apple Bisque with Honey Spiced Caviar - delicious, probably one of my fav winter soups. Not too heavy. Roasted Baby Beet salad with Pecan Shortbread - starter-portioned, neatly presented. Great to pair with heavier entrees. The pecan shortbread is less of shortbread, but rather a chewy, sweet crostini - went well with the beets. Seared Scallops with Leeks, Seared Yukon Potato, Truffle Bacon sauce - these scallops were among the best I've had anywhere. Colossal, beautifully seared. Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise, Orange-Scented Perfume - exquisite, this was a staff recommendation and well-warranted. Look forward to returning for high tea, perfect setting.

    (4)

  • Lei L.

    My lady friend had a great idea to have high-tea with the ladies and we actually all agreed so we found ourselves at the Georgian Tea Room at the Fairmont Olympic one Sunday morning. We dressed for the occasion and had our Sunday's best outfit- still casual but with a twist of flair. If you show up in tennis shoes, you'll probably feel out of place. The room and furniture looks a little dated but the chandeliers will always be breathtaking. They took our coats to check and sat us in a round table with enough room for all 6 of us ladies. The Georgian Tea comes with two options, one for $39 and you get one choice of tea flavor and for $49 you can get an alcoholic beverage (mimosa etc) as well as tea. We all settled for the $39 option and each lady chose a different flavor so we can all taste the different flavored tea. It also comes with assorted pastries and tea sandwiches. For the tea option, I chose the 1907 tea but also tried some of my friend's tea. The Jasmine and the Cherry tea smelled beautiful and tasted delicately fragrant and sweet. The 1907 was a bolder tea option but still very delicious. Each girl shared a tier platter of assorted pastries and sandwiches. Personally I would have liked to have more sandwich options than dessert. Seems you just need a little bit more savory sandwiches before you get to the sweet stuff. But everything was delicious. There was a baby shower at the other side of the room while we were there but they kept their event really quiet but still social. There was laughter but you don't really notice it . I really appreciated that they were aware they didn't have the room to themselves. I only gave this place a 4/5 stars because we had to get our server's attn to refill our hot waters and teas etc. Seems we were a bit neglected but at the same time our conversations weren't interrupted every 15 minutes. She checked on us a couple of times but we were there for over 2 hours so after awhile the lack of service was noticeable. If you and your group tend to carry loud conversations, this place reminds you to be a proper lady. Talking above the normal volume will definitely put you in the spot. Don't bring your group here if they tend to get loud. Nobody will complain I'm sure, but other guests will secretly get annoyed with you. It was delightful and relaxing. We had a lovely time and I will definitely come again for sure but only for special occasions or a novelty place I will bring a friend/family visiting from out of town. The bill came to about $50 with tax and tip but really for tea and sweets, it is on the pricey end. The experience I had with my girlfriends and the memory of our conversations and time together is, however, priceless.

    (4)

  • Dana R.

    I'm a fan of the food, not the ambiance ... i like more relaxed settings in which killer food is served; this one is a bit too stuffy for me. For that reason, it's not on my list of "go to" places for any type of meal. But, I did recently have a lovely business lunch here, where I thoroughly enjoyed the french onion soup. It has the twist of a little boy blue cheese crouton along with french triple cream cheese -- sounds odd, but think about it ... beef broth, caramelized onions, bread and a rich french cheese with a mild blue cheese crouton ... it's very good. I also had the micro-kale (actually it was many kinds of micro-greens, including the evil beet greens) salad with delicata squash and spiced pecans ... light, yet filling and very flavorful with diverse textural components. Very nicely presented on the plate (reminded me of a much smaller version of the "serpent salad" at the now defunct 1 Michelin starred Ubuntu vegetarian restaurant in Napa.)

    (4)

  • Paul L.

    Microsoft Prime 2011-2012 The perfect start to a regal night! Ambiance: 4 Food: 5 Value: 4 Located in the Fairmont hotel, two blocks away from the Seattle Symphony, this was a fantastic choice for starting a classy night out. We visited twice, for Casablanca and the Wizard of Oz. The setting was exceptionally classy: a wide open room with a beautiful chandelier. On Saturday, there was even live Jazz. The food and service were equally great. Dinner comes with a daily chef pallet cleanser. The main dishes were very good. We had lobster, scallops, and lamb. All were served in the French style (think rich and buttery). The lobster and the scallops were best. The Lobster in addition to being rich had some savory bacon to cut it. The scallops had some roasted potatoes. At the end, they even brought out some chocolates. Basically, everything was awesome. At 2:1, even the bill was pretty good.

    (5)

  • Annie T.

    Came here for SRW lunch and was OK impressed. The food was kind of stale and cold as I remembered it to be and there were flies buzzing around the dining area that was super annoying. The decor inside the restaurant was really pretty however, so the ambience was nice. SRW isn't really a good reflection of what the restaurant is usually like but I'm not impressed to the point I'll come back to pay full price.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    With its high ceilings, chandeliers, and huge potted plants, the Georgian provides a grand atmosphere for a nice meal. Service was efficient and the homemade corned beef hash that I had for breakfast was very tasty. Prices are not cheap but relatively reasonable compared to breakfasts at other high end hotels. Next time I'll have to come back for high tea. Eloise and Fancy Nancy would love it.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    Went for Dine Around Seattle and it was very fun. Really cool place, some may call it stuffy but I liked the formalness. The crab cake in my bisque was probably the best i've ever had. The bisque itself was very different and light on the palate. My friends and I had steaks and an out of this world chocolate ganache desert. The steaks came over cooked though and we had to send them back, waitstaff was attentive and friendly.

    (4)

  • Priscilla L.

    Came to Georgian for Seattle Restaurant Week. I ordered Louisiana Prawn salad and Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich and for dessert the key lime meringue. The food was really good, especially the salad. The portion of the salad was really big so when I got to my Entree, I was pretty full but managed to scarf down half of the sandwich. The service is what is costing them the 3 starts. I understand I am not paying the $$$ as i should for this place since it is Restaurant Week but the service should not be shorten. Everyone time (other than when our food was brought out) we had to wait and then waive down someone to help us (probably a total of 5 times... for waters, checks, pepper... etc). I've been to the Georgian before and have been a regular paying customer and the service was great. Bottom line is that I was really disappointed in the service... if their staff should choose not to give their 100% on restaurant week, they shouldn't participate next year. Sad to say, I am very less likely to return due to the way I was serviced during my last visit. P.S. maybe they should have offered me fresh ground pepper :p

    (3)

  • Alison V.

    A friend and I decided to come here for tea. They suggest you make reservations, so I did, though we were one of like 4 tables actually occupied at noon on a weekday. The tea was everything you'd expect. Great tea, nice food, and feeling all prim and proper for a while. If you're not used to over the top service, prepare yourself for here. The wait staff makes sure that your dining experience is amazing. Coat check, pulling out the chair, placing napkin in your lap - all the formalities that I try not to giggle at are here! The tea was great. I had the peppermint one and it was delightful. The tower of food included 2 scones, 4 finger sandwiches, and 4 desserts for each person. For $35+tax per person, this is a great way to spend an afternoon when you feel like a bit of a splurge and being treated like royalty.

    (5)

  • Joel R.

    The Georgian occupies an impressive space in the dining room of the Olympic Hotel. The ceiling must be four stories high, and the decor really evokes a European fine dining aesthetic. All of this is beautiful, although it makes the restaurant seem pretty desolate when it's not filled to capacity. I happened to come here on one of these non-capacity nights, and while our dining experience was objectively okay, for the money and the expectations, I could understand why people aren't coming here. Everything was dated, from the way the servers were dressed, to the cocktails, to plating and the taste of the food itself. For example: a salad consisting of a wedge of iceberg lettuce with blue cheese, served on rectangular glass. The dream of the nineties is apparently alive in Seattle. I don't mean to snark too much, because the food wasn't bad, but it was not memorable. I could say the same for the service, keeping up appearances, but not delivering. For any restaurant, this would be merely okay. However, for a fine dining establishment like this one, the Georgian comes up short.

    (2)

  • Christopher H.

    I came here for Dine Around Seattle. I ordered the crab bisque as my first course. The soup portion was slightly under-seasoned, but once I added some pepper, it was really good. The crab cake in the center was absolutely amazing. I wish they had just given me three of those. As my main course, I ordered the filet of angus beef. This wasn't really inspiring. I felt that it was slightly under-seasoned, but still tasty. I ended up focusing on my date's scallops (yeah, I'm that kind of guy), which were possibly the best I've ever had. For dessert, I had some strawberry/pistachio concoction. I cannot remember the details about it since I was three glasses of Cab Sav in by this time. It was fantastic, though. The service was top notch. I joked around with the waiters and they rolled with me, but got back to business when they needed to. The ambiance was also great and I hear they are about to undergo a remodel to make it even better. I'd definitely go back, but I'm going to stick to what I think they are best at: the seafood

    (4)

  • Kiera S.

    I went here for my anniversary and couldn't have been more pleased! The decor is beautiful-- not trendy, and feels very formal with the big chandeliers and tall ceilings. It's worth dressing up for, though not required. A lot of Seattleites don't dress up for nice places, but this is a spot where you might actually feel under-dressed! Have some fun; put on a dress! The service was wonderful. Servers were informed about the menu, attentive and helpful, but not overbearing/annoying. I had the Young Spinach Salad with truffled quail egg, bacon lardons, and white balsamic to start... and the Butter Poached Lobster with black truffle & celeriac gnocchi with pecorino for my main course. I'd recommend both! Perfect spot for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Anastasia C.

    This is in a very fancy hotel and It was nice to just to walk through and read a little history before heading to the restaurant. This place is super elegant and loved the jazz duo playing in the corner...they even took a request! Food is great...not much to choose from though. Great service and staff!

    (4)

  • Griffin E.

    Took my girlfriend here on her birthday and had a great time. The restaurant is located in the Fairmont hotel in Seattle - already a swanky, classy venue reminiscent of something from the early 1920's. We were running late and made a call to the restaurant to let them know we couldn't make our initial reservation time. The hostess was understanding and was able to hold our table for an additional 30 minutes. It's situated in this large room with very high ceilings with really fancy decorations. I kept telling my girlfriend it's like dining in some Titanic era upper class establishment. At first it's a bit uneasy because you feel on edge and since we're not exactly used to that sort of thing - but it's intimate enough that we just got lost amongst our own conversations after awhile. There are two things that kept this from being a five-star review. The first being a mix-up regarding foursquare. The foursquare checkin alluded to a complimentary appetizer but our server said they would not honor that because the foursquare had yet to update the information for several months. Regardless - it seems as if it's advertised somewhere, an establishment that prides itself on customer service should take the initiative (sort of like Nordstrom and their "we'll take back any returns" policy). The second issue was the fact our meal was fairly lengthy due to some mixups in the kitchen (so we were told). Our server apologized and I believe we had the restaurant manager come by with apologies as well - we very much appreciated that. Food wise, it's excellent! Morel mushrooms, beet salads, beef tenderloin and the seattle surf turf entree offerings were all prepared with great care and presentation. It is pricey but you should expect that before coming here. I really enjoyed that each dish of my girlfriend's 5-course meal had distinct flavors, each new dish was like a new taste adventure. At the end of the meal they gave us two complimentary mini-cupcakes with 'Happy Birthday!' spelled out in a chocolate syrup on this little serving plate - a very nice and thoughtful touch. While we probably won't be regulars (in fact, I know we won't be regulars) - we did have a wonderful time and would recommend this place for other couples! Oh - please be wary of attire. It says that jacket is not required for guys but many of the patrons had them on, or at least blazers.

    (4)

  • Adah M.

    This review is for the high tea. First off, the Georgian Room is gorgeous with butter colored walls, high ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and an especial thumbs-up for comfortable seating. However, the food and tea leave a lot to be desired. The tea quickly gets lukewarm and then cool. I wish they had a way to keep it warmer--tea cozies?? The tiny sandwiches were not tasty, and the bread was stale. They're trying to be too fancy, when simpler, fresher fare would taste so much better. And since when is a small round of cheese, the size of a dime, topped with a beet meringue a sandwich?? The desserts were mostly cloying--too sweet, and once again, trying to be too special. The food was definitely not made to order, and the quality sub-par. Not sure I'd go back again or recommend this tea to anyone.

    (2)

  • Kevin C.

    *This is a review for Seattle Restaurant Week. However, the service and the ambience should be taken into account even if it isn't restaurant week.* It saddens me that I am giving a restaurant of this caliber three stars. Please read below. *Service, Environment, and everything other than Food. Let me start off by saying, I was not thoroughly impressed by my dining experience. I will try my best to describe what went wrong here. First off, when you go to a restaurant with this history and of this caliber, you go there, expecting a great dining experience. When I first got there to check in for my reservation, I was not greeted. The hostess, was on the phone, did not acknowledge me, and I stood around for a good 5-10 minutes, and a member of the wait staff ended up checking me in. Then, FINALLY the hostess who was standing there the whole time, asks if I can be helped, this really set the tone for my time here as "The person on the phone is more important than the person standing in front of me, ready to spend money". She was very rude, and not friendly. It seemed like it was a burden to her to be seating people. Regardless of whether it is restaurant week or not, when I come to a restaurant of this type, I expect the actions of the host or hostess to be something along the lines of. "Welcome to [restaurant], thank you for trusting us with your dining experience, and we will make sure you have a great time." How you are greeted really sets the tone on the first impressions of a restaurant. Everything builds up from this single event. Eventually things got better, the wait-staff is very nice, they are very polite, and very accommodating. However, I still expect them to serve us our correct food, three people is not hard to keep track of, and they swapped our appetizers, and our desserts. However, besides that mix-up, they have a great attention to detail. The Wait-staff is great. Then, we come to the end. I have been to many other restaurants, some that charge half the dollar amount per entrée on their regular menus', and they are able to get this right: Have my car waiting for me when I leave the restaurant. This is my open comment to the wait-staff: It is not hard to make a phone call down to the valet booth, to have them bring up my car, especially when I am handing you a valet stub for you to validate. You could at least ask if I would like my car brought up and waiting for me. But no, instead you have me wait 10 minutes standing outside for a valet to bring up my car, very displeasing. My comments may seem harsh, but you have to keep in mind that this is a "five star" restaurant, and on their regular menu, charges ~$50 per entrée. Being an old old hotel, and an old old room. It has huge ceilings. It's also very loud, you can hear other people talking, because there is a lot of sound echo, and other people are loud. Also, I would have expected some live music to be playing, perhaps a stringed instrument, or a piano. Food: First course: Mesclun Green Salad: Your typical garden green salad, with a nice vinaigrette dressing, VERY tasty, and so so so delicious. If salads were this good everywhere, I would be eating salads way more often. Sliced dried tomatoes were delicious, and I usually don't like salads like this. Olympic Caesar Salad: eh, get the Mesclun Green Salad Sugarpie Pumpin Bisque: THIS is delicious. The way they serve it is nice too. They bring out a dish with a truffle and a dumpling inside, and the spoon the soup from a small stainless steel bowl, served right in front of you. The bisque is seasoned very well, creamy without being overpowering. Get the bisque, or the mesclun green salad. Second course: Seared Scallops: Ok, these scallops were done to perfection; they were seasoned so nicely, and seared perfectly. They had an almost melt in your mouth lightness, and I stopped and smiled after trying this. They went really well with the potato garnish. Organic Free Range Chicken: I found the chicken to be dry, but tasteful. The red wine risotto was very nice. Garnished with mushrooms, and a grilled baby onion. Butternut Squash Something: It was really nice, don't remember much as the scallops overshadowed this. GET THE SCALLOPS, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Dessert: All the desserts suck. Game over. Ruined my meal. Conclusion: So there you have it. Honestly though, I would not come back here for their full menu based on their service alone. I rank this restaurant along the lines of Dahlia Lounge and Palisade. I've had much better experiences and so much better food there. I really hate to write a review like this, but the truth has to be said. It's the small things and the fine details when it comes to a restaurant like this. Get it right from the very beginning, and my dining experience will be a great one. Start off rocky, and I'm going to pick out everything that went wrong, because the hostess pissed me off. Guess which instance happened here? 5001 char limit, sorry

    (3)

  • Seajay P.

    Divine dining. Absolutely fantastic! What an amazingly lovely experience. This is such a gorgeous restuarant. The food was stellar and the service was wonderful. Too bad Seattlites don't know how to step it up and dress up for fine dining. Such a shame that people can't put forth an effort to keep up with elegance of this beautiful space. I would love to try lunch here. The room must be stellar in the sunlight. Beet salad was delicious. Filet was perfect. Strawberry pistachio dessert was almost too pretty to eat. The presentation was immaculate. I savoured every bite. Bravo!

    (4)

  • Brianne D.

    Seriously amazing!! I would do just about anything for the recipe for the beet salad. It has been torturing me. I need a repeat.

    (5)

  • Jonathan B.

    Some friends and I decided to check out the Georgian for restaurant week ("RW"). I figured it would be nice, but it was fancier than I had expected. The wait staff is very attentive. Excellent service. Most of us opted for the one of the RW specials with the additional wine pairing. The pours were a little smaller than I would have liked but it was a discount option. I chose the seared scallops with melted leeks, seared Yukon potato, and truffle bacon butter sauce. They paired a Chardonnay with it, which I'm not usually a fab of buttery chardonnay but it worked very well. The dessert was to die for, some kind of flourless chocolate tort thing with ganache and this orange infused caramel sauce poured on top. MMMmmm. Very rich. Definitely a great dining experience. Probably best for an intimate setting. We had a group of 6, and it is a little spendy. Since I'm not Bill Gates and wasn't footing everybody's bill, they didn't seem too ecstatic about running multiple credit cards but they did. I would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Ray I.

    Exceptional. Got the 3 course meal with the soufflé for dessert. That shit was divine! Top-notch service and accommodating to substitutions on entrees.

    (4)

  • Norm G.

    Judging by the other reviews here, it seems this is a place to come to for dinner, and not breakfast. I do so wish we were rich enough to afford a "smart phone," so we could have been apprised of this fact while we were on vacation in lovely Seattle. Well, we came in here for breakfast, and we were all bowled over by the lovely great room. This definitely set up our palates for a simply superlative repast. We were all having a slight case of "decide-a-phobia," so we settled on the breakfast buffet. Big mistake. There was very little variety, for one thing. The potatoes were burnt. Worst of all, there were quite a few drospophilia buzzing around the fruit bowls. You remember, those silly little fruit flies that are used to study genetics in high school biology. Granted, they are probably organic, or fairly close to it, and they are certainly not as bad as cockroaches; nonetheless, it is not appetizing to see these little bugs buzzing about in such a classy looking dining room. The worst part of all, our bill came to $85 (before calculating the tip), and that is shocking for such uninspired food. The service was okay; no complaints there. Unfortunately, it was not so stellar as to make up for the lackluster gastronomic experience. I would be willing to try this place for dinner, since other reviewers have endorsed it as a pleasant experience. However, it would need to be someone else's treat!

    (1)

  • Connie C.

    This review is just about the afternoon tea. For a friend's birthday, we were trying to find a place to have a girls afternoon tea to celebrate. Queen Mary was the other place we considered, but ended up going with The Georgian for the following reasons: - Price: Queen Mary is cheaper looking at the menu ($31 vs. $39 at the Georgian) BUT at The Georgian, you're allowed to share, not at Queen Mary. The 4 of us shared 2 afternoon tea orders and it was enough food. - Setting: Queen Mary is a bit too over-the-top for what we were going for, The Georgian's atmosphere and setting was much more suitable (classy, like an old-school ballroom). Food wise, the two teas we ordered were both good. The scones were tasty, there were 5 different types of little sandwiches, and 4-5 different types of desserts. Service was great. They came and refilled the tea pots after our first pours, so there was enough tea in the 2 teapots for all of us to have 3rds. Since they knew we were there to celebrate a bday, they brought out chocolate covered strawberries on a plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate, and a candle. It was a nice touch.

    (4)

  • Rebecca S.

    Why didn't I know about the Georgian sooner? My mom and I went here today for lunch with a buy one entree, get one free coupon, and seriously, that is a great deal. We were seated immediately and the hostess pulled out our chairs for us and put the napkins onto our laps. A server brought us water with lemon and another server came over to tell us the soup special. We both ordered the lunch express, which came with a turkey sandwich, grilled tomato salad, cold pea soup, and blueberry buckle. As we were waiting, we were given crisp crackers and goat cheese dip. By the time we finished that, our meals arrived and they were huge! The tomato salad was amazing, and the sandwich was also delicious, but the pea soup didn't do anything for me. I also really enjoyed my blueberry buckle although the container looked like a baby food container. After our plates were taken away, we were given the check and Fran's salted caramels. After the coupon, tip, and tax, our meals were just under $10 each! I probably wouldn't go here for full price for lunch, but I will be back with another coupon - so much delicious food, great service and close to my office!

    (4)

  • Max N.

    The review is for brunch. We might go for dinner in the future. The ambience is 4 star. Definitely not 5 star. I can't believe that this is one of the best ambience you can have in Seattle. The food is, maybe a 2 star. For a $50 brunch, it might even be a 1. The did lots of the cakes too sweet. Service is good tho. I've had much better brunch but I'm still looking for a decent branch place in Seattle.

    (3)

  • Yen D.

    Restaurant week, you rock!! My lunch bill, only $16!! Went here for lunch. I had their Olympic caesar salad with bay shrimp (mini shrimp) and my friend had the heirloom tomato wallpaper with balsamic vinegar and basil olive oil and sea salt. I liked the tomato wallpaper better because it had good flavor. My shrimp salad was decent, but not excellent since I've had similar salads in the past. For the entree, I had the campanelle pasta with chicken that had a baked roll of parmesan on top with mozzerella. It was seasoned very well. My friend really liked his salmon burger. It was huge!! The garlic fries were too limpy tho. I LOVE the banana foster creme brulee. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramelized banana piece and a piece of cinnamony cake on top of the creme brulee. Soooo awesome!! Definitely gonna come back for afternoon tea!!

    (4)

  • L D.

    OMG this place was where I had the best meal of my life. Our friend bought a voucher for 3 prix fix dinners at some website. They start off this this fresh spring salad that had dehydrated tomatoes that tasted like it was fried. It was rare change from the typical salad. The dressing was a reduced basalmic vinegar. My taste buds were never so excited. They also threw in a complementary smoke salmon as an appetizer. Very tasty. The main entree was this scallop & potatoes with leaks. The scallops were cooked just right. Crisp Potatoes, Melted Young Leeks, Housemade Bacon Butter Sauce. I can feel my arteries clogging up. The butter sauce was exquisite. And finally dessert arrives in this wonderful presentation. Black & White Chocolate Soufflé. It was to die for. You have to try it for yourself. The decore & ambience of the place makes you feel so special. Our waiter was extremely nice & attentive. Their chandeliers are giantic. Each seat felt so big & grand. The windows are enormous & it lets in plently of light during the day.

    (5)

  • Shekinah S.

    Even though I could never actually afford to eat at The Georgian (or stay at The Fairmont), I've been treated to a meal here on three occasions. First time was Georgian Tea with my work group a few years ago. We were all impressed with the huge and truly grand dining room. I think it could use a little bit of an update (the hotel opened in the 1920s and I don't think it's changed much), but it works. We were one of only a few tables at lunch, which was nice as we didn't have to talk loudly or wait long for anything, but it did seem a bit of a shame. Tea starts with individually selecting a fancy loose leaf tea. Then the food is brought out on a 3 tiered tray. We ordered two trays for four people. At first the little tidbits didn't look like enough, but we left surprisingly full. The three courses are: scones (more soft like a biscuit) served with jam and real clotted cream, cute little sandwiches, and also cute little deserts. The food was quite good, and as I said, the amount is deceptively satisfying. Table service was great. Overall, Tea at the Georgian is like being transported back to 19th century England. $35 and limited afternoon hours, reservations are a good idea. More recently I had lunch at The Georgian this summer. I want to begin by saying that the service was impeccable. Everyone was prompt, friendly, funny yet professional, and accommodating to our requests. You just don't get service like that much these days. I had a pasta dish with chicken, one woman had the "express lunch", and the third member of our party had a wasabi tuna (or halibut?) dish that she requested sans carbs. My pasta was not mind blowing but it was very good and I had enough for leftovers. The fish was enjoyed as well. We all marvelled at the express lunch: soup, salad, sandwich, and dessert each on their own little plate, all fit cunningly together on a larger plate. She said everything was quite tasty (I tried the chocolate dessert and can verify that!), the portions were substantial, and the presentation is great. If I have lunch here again I'd probably go for that, I think it's around $15. Lunch was topped off with salted caramels. OMG they were delicious!! I don't know where they get them, but wow, they were more than a nice touch. This fall I helped out with a fundraiser luncheon that took place in The Fairmont's Spanish Ballroom. Though we ate in the Ballroom, the food was prepared by the same kitchen and the waitstaff was from the hotel restaurant, so I think it's fair to include it in this review. Lunch consisted of a pasta dish, beverage of choice, rich chocolaty dessert, champagne toast, and those fabulous salted caramels. Vegetarian and other special requests were heeded promptly and without issue. Everything was handled smoothly for the group of about 300. I was very impressed with the service and would definitely suggest The Fairmont for hosting events. Prior to the event we met with the hotel manager and it was clear they do this sort of thing all the time. He was organized, well prepared, knowledgeable, and also nice. The event was a success and The Fairmont gets alot of credit for this! Due to an extended state of unemployment, I probably won't be back at The Georgian anytime soon, but if you've got cash to spare and would like to enjoy a leisurely and fine meal in a historic hotel, I do recommend The Georgian. If you live in Seattle you should probably come here at least once to see a glimpse into a bygone era of the city's history.

    (4)

  • DD C.

    Romantic setting and ambiance!!! Excellent foods, no complaints except for the price(but the beautiful dining room makes up for the price they charge) Had the oysters, scallops and the exceptional souffle, Excellent!!!!

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    The most overpriced breakfast ever! Value for the dollar is 1-star, but the beautiful room earned it an extra star. We had to wait 20+ minutes for a table although there were several empty tables. Then our server, Hugo, appeared at our table and stared at us wordlessly. Is that how it's done in a high-class restaurant? Your waiter just stares at you until you finally break down and say something yourself because you're so uncomfortable? Yikes. Oatmeal was outrageously expensive at $14 and wasn't as good as the Trader Joes brand I make myself. The food was just above room temperature and the sausage was mealy and mostly tasteless. Breakfast at McDonalds is better and I hate McDonalds.

    (2)

  • Jeff H.

    One of the few hotel restaurants that I would describe as romantic. Food was out of this world, and service was friendly and swift. I was stunned to realize after checking my watch that dinner took almost 2.5hrs for my girlfriend and I. This is one of the few times that I haven't been bothered by a long meal, as the staff was wonderful, the music was softly playing, and the booth was a comfy as a bed. We'll be back for sure!!

    (4)

  • serenity t.

    The 2 stars reflects the great ambiance and service negated by the finding of a piece of plastic in our pancakes! 1.) Ambiance-- beautiful hotel and dining room with the grand feel of high ceilings and luxury decor. 4-stars, i've been to fancier, but this is up there. 2.) Service-- our waiter was attentive and very nice. 3.) Food-- the omelet we ordered was delicious and cooked well. One of the pieces of pancakes had a hard piece of white plastic about the size of a thumb nail! This totally ruined our otherwise lovely brunch experience. 4.) Price-- ~$20 for omelet and ~$16 for pancakes. 5.) Parking-- options are valet, garage (they only validate for dinner), or street. I spoke to the manager about the plastic in the pancake, so hopefully they will improve quality control. It's really not an acceptable finding at any restaurant, especially not one of supposedly high caliber.

    (2)

  • Corey B.

    Everything was excellent except for the scones. Macadamia nuts detracted from the taste and texture.

    (4)

  • Norris B.

    What a splendid place. I once played in a trio at the G. Our group had dinner there prior to our gig. The food was remarkable, the waitstaff attentive and the ambiance was pleasant. This isn't a typical hotel restaurant. It's a rare gem that just happens to be located in a gorgeous hotel.

    (4)

  • SR H.

    Came here for Restaurant Week. Such a nice surprise, entering into it was like entering into another era. Very fancy schmancy. Food was delicious and artistic. We got the red wine risotto with a delightful cheese curl, squash soup with maple foam which was amaaazing and a spinach salad that looked like a work of art. The deconstructed banana cream pie was also delicious and full of amazing flavors. Serving staff were super friendly and welcoming, even though we clearly looked somewhat out of place in this ballroom of sophistication. Quite an experience.

    (4)

  • Daren D.

    Oooo, man! Such elegance. Such style. Such design. Such architecture. What BEA-U-TI-FUL "Fairmont entrance". It's truly wonderful going into a place like this which I don't frequent. And I think you can appreciate it better/more when it is visited on the rare/special occasion... I just happened to decide that I wanted to check it out, and figured since work was slow, why not. This is sort of combining 2-in-1 reviews. The lady hostess who greets you at the main entry was pleasant and nice. Showed me to the table in the back corner next to the large private room. Formal gesture 1) slid table out and in for you. Formal gesture 2) laid napkin on lap (although kind of with insufficient grace). The waiter, who totally reminded me of the butler Geoffrey from Fresh Prince(!), was friendly, as were the gals who came by. The white waitress was sweet and briefly thorough over the menu and what the center spread setup was (cont. brkfst). After a speedy perusing session of the menu, I caught the french toast (see pic). Interestingly good... ummm, I felt a glancing feeling of bloatedness, and even after my banana bread, managed to feel alright with a water flush. I think i enjoy those 2 in their native separate states (apple fritter donut and french toast) alot better... ...the next day... So, I wanted to come back and try what I actually thought about getting instead of the french toast... the Oatmeal (i know, oatmeal?! here?! why not just instant?!). I felt like it and it even comes (as one might expect) with other great side additions (see pic): some fancy cream, syrup, brown sugar, 2 dried fruit varieties, walnuts(?), and the oatmeal. Mix 'er up (see other pic) ---- Mmmmm! I love a tasty bowl of oatmeal. Great food and presentation. Pleasant service. Excellent location and building. The "well-equipped" restrooms are just outside in the lobby to the sides. (i like the National Geographic card that comes with the bill. it touches on the Fairmont Hotel's ongoing commitment to responsible tourism. FSC symbol.)

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    This review is for breakfast-only. Excellent food, awesome service, great daily juices and wonderful service. My only request is "upgrade the coffee" given this fantastic location. I look forward to my next Seattle trip and tring the dinner menu!

    (4)

  • T S.

    What a beautiful setting for an afternoon tea! The Georgian restaurant is one of the most elaborately furnished and wonderfully detailed interiors in which I've ever dined. The afternoon tea service for my sister and I was just lovely. I don't eat fish or seafood so I asked if my sandwiches could be substituted as needed and they were very accommodating. I would return in a heartbeat if I'm visiting this area again.

    (5)

  • Dennis D.

    Very fancy, quite spendy, but worth the occasion. Come dressed, and expect multiple courses as this is dining.

    (4)

  • Monique L.

    One of my all time favorites. The Georgian Room offers unbeatable serene and romantic ambiance. It's classy. The food is excellent. The waiters are always polite, attentive, well-timed. I always love it here. A place where a marriage proposal would be done right.

    (5)

  • Jyoti H.

    My sister and I came here for the holiday tea. We had come here about 2 or 3 years ago and we love it, so we figured we'd try again. FAIL. I am really not sure what happened - but everything from the service to the quality of the food was a major DOWNGRADE from our last visit. For example, instead of lemon curd, they served orange marmalade. Why? Ugh. Gross. I felt a restaurant of this "scale" should have attentive waiters and a host/hostess upon entry. We waited about 5 minutes until someone came up to us at the front to seat us. And forget the food service. Took forever, and really just was not worth the quality. I am so sad. On the bright side, the glass of champagne I ordered was delicious, but when is it not?

    (1)

  • Dub N.

    It's great. Attention to the quality of food was there. Nice big open atmosphere you can see from pics, I could see every table. It's a nice fancy place, but not a rip off.

    (5)

  • Kari V.

    We came to get a later breakfast here on NYE. I was very excited because we had been to New Orleans and had breakfast at the fairmont and it was one of the best breakfast I had. Well to our surprise this fairmont restaurant only had a continental breakfast buffet. We decided to still have breakfast and ordered a la cart. My boyfriend ordered the apple French toast. Which looked and smelled great. I order the corn beef hash. My breakfast was very good. The service was great until...My boyfriend who has a nut allergy kept saying I have a tingle in my tongue. Then his tongue started to go numb and if he continued to eat his throat would of closed up. He picked at his food and spread it around the plate to not be rude. He is the type of person to never complain special at nicer places. I asked the server if there was nuts, he didn't ask the chef and just said no. I said ok but he had a but allergy and thinks their is nuts in his food. Server said no nuts at all. Well my boyfriend spent the next 2 hours chugging water to try to make sure he got ride of anything and the reaction didn't get worse. I would of appreciated if the server checked with the chef or maybe put detail in the menu. I think it's safe to assume that people with allergies know of something is in their food they shouldn't eat. Everything was good, greeted and sat right away, all staff was attention just that small hick up that was a big issue for me since we were visiting Seattle and our of our area in case something did happen.

    (3)

  • Lauren T.

    Just went here for Seattle Restaurant Week and had an amazing experience. The restaurant has a majestic feel to it and the people who served us were friendly, kind and respectful. The food was delicious and there ceasar salad was one of the best I've ever had. It was a deconstructed salad with a layer of cheese on the bottom which, as a cheese lover, made it heavenly. The chicken entree was just the right size, wonderfully made and very filling. The chocolate and sorbet dessert was delicious and had a nice array of flavors in it. As a nice way to finish off the night, our valet parking was validated so we only had to pay a couple dollars for tip. Definitely better than trying to find street parking or paying for a spot in a parking garage.

    (5)

  • Chelsea J.

    Wonderful food, gracious service, pleasant live background music, beautiful chandeliers. And that black and white souffle! My parents and I went here for an early Father's Day dinner. We had the three course meal for $49 per person. A great aspect about the Georgian is they validate your valet parking. The dress code is casual but I would feel most comfortable in slacks and a nice shirt rather than jeans. The three course meal comes with choice of Cesar salad or green salad with goat cheese. Entree is your choice of ravioli or pork tenderloin, and the dessert is the amazing black and white chocolate souffle with a chocolate dipped strawberry on the side. To start the server brought each of us out a delicate little gem of a morel mushroom stuffed with cheese and dipped in almond pieces. Who knew mushrooms could taste so heavenly? Not me! A very nice extra touch to the elegant meal. The menu changes according to what is in season. The pork tenderloin was very filling and flavorful. Served with asparagus and garlic butter whipped potatoes, the portion size is perfect to fill you without being stuffed. The big star for me was the souffle which warmed my insides. The caramel-y cream sauce that was drizzled inside the just-out-of-the-oven souffle tipped the dessert over the edge from being great to excellent. Overall wonderful experience, very friendly service and a beautiful, intimate setting.

    (5)

  • NJ S.

    Who knew Seattle have this restaurant with all the old world charm, impeccable service, and excellent food! My husband and I dined here for the SRW2013. We made reservations, arrived a little early, but they were able to accommodate us right away. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the magnificent crystal chandelier in the dead center. Food: - amuse-bouche: Lobster salad topped with pecorino froth = cheese froth exploded with flavours! - 1st: Foie gras pâté with white truffles, honey-parmesan toast, espresso gelée dots = this terrine was very savoury and rich, the best foie gras terrine I have tasted - 2nd: Smoked-duck consommé, with cripsy tempura morel & parmesan froth = the soup was perfectly clear. The 2 waiters synchronized pouring the broth into our bowl right in front of us which was magical in itself! - 3rd: Pepper-crusted New York steak cooked medium rare, roasted garlic polenta, wild young arugula, asparagus and red wine reduction = The steak was cooked to perfection as I ordered, the polenta was flavorful and creamy, and the red wine reduction was heaven - dessert 1: Chocolate Hazelnut pâté with hand poured orange-scented perfume sauce = my husband ordered this one. The waiter poured the sauce in the dead center of the chocolate pate, and as soon as it his the chocolate, it melted a center hole of the dessert which was also very magical! - dessert 2: A Quartet! Pistachio gelato, honey crème fraîche, passion fruit gelée, and pistachio-raspberry VELVET CAKE!! HEAVEN!!! = Velvet cake of pistachio and raspberry enough said! Service: Very attentive servers. Each food was brought out in a synchronized fashion as they placed both of our plates in front of us at the same time. The server carefully explains to us the food, the ingredients, and how it was cooked. Our wine was carefully decanted, and they always fill up our glasses. 5-stars for service!

    (5)

  • Lawrence L.

    Usually I'd stay away from fancy hotel restaurants given the selection elsewhere, but at the insistence for a nice place before symphony night at Benaroya, and the discovery that this place supports the Passport Unlimited discount, we checked out The Georgian at the Fairmont and I regret ever doubting this choice at the beginning! Because we were on the clock and that I had made resevations on OpenTable for 6:30, the Maitre D' phoned me personally expressing some concern around the timeline and she made sure that there would be a table ready for us prior to the appointed time and instructed our waiter that we would need to rush out as 8:00 approached. Another great feature was the free valet parking for diners that allowed us to keep the car at the hotel while we enjoyed the concert a block away. But really this should be about the food, and the food was excellent. Even the flavoured butters, arranged like little coloured kit-kat bars for the bread were an appreciated novel detail. The carrot-mousse-english-pea-soup muse-bouche was a little bit strange weird but I couldn't help but admire the presentation of this modern offering in the midst of a victorian ballroom underneath such huge chandeliers. Everyone in our party loved the entrees that we ordered. Had we had more time we probably would have went for the 3 course specials but we were all pleased with our selections. I had the seared scallops, nice and large and cooked to perfection, dressed with a generous helping of truffles on a bed of thin slices of baked potato. The jazz music in the backdrop was not too loud to impeded conversation but complemented the atmosphere. The waiter was very friendly and not at all pretentious. These touches all sum up to a very pleasant and casual meal.

    (5)

  • Crystal H.

    Everything was great, except desserts. I had sorbet with macaroons and souffle. Macaroons are not tasty as I think. So did the souffle. Otherwise, food, service and atmosphere were good.

    (4)

  • Beth B.

    I'm a connoisseur of high tea. It's my favorite meal and I wish more places would serve it. This would be the place to go for high tea if you have money to burn ($39 for full tea service) and are interested in a more formal high tea. There's even a dress code ("smart casual"). So, it's a little more expensive than some high teas and a little more formal than others in the area, but the food is delicious and that more formal atmosphere is fitting for high tea. They have the traditional cucumber and salmon sandwiches as well as seasonal varieties (shrimp salad and roast beef when I went there). The scones and mini pastries are delicious and all made on site. Though their tea selection is somewhat limited they do have a tea blend specially made for them (the Fairmont hotel chain) by The Metropolitan Tea company which is amazing.

    (3)

  • Teresa P.

    I had high tea at The Georgian and while I have no major complaints with my experience I have to admit to being slightly disappointed. The decor is beautiful, the service and food is good (though I did have to ask for milk to have with my tea) but... for the price... I've had better.

    (3)

  • Cynthia L.

    From beginning to end a great dining experience. Logistically- Valet is validated so it basically comes with the meal- which is a big plus compared to other places that will add it to your bill. Another plus is that the dining room is very low on ambient noise and so you can hear people in your party without hearing everyone else. Not a huge fan of the seating, I felt the tables were pretty high for the chairs to be so low, but I also sat in some sort of couch, so that may be why? Service was really great as well. They definitely time the plates very nicely. Food wise- The food is spot on! Anything with truffle is grade A for me. The morels and gnocchi as a starter was very tasty. I think the tempura batter on the morels could use some work, but the gnocchi and fava beans made up for it. Also had the seared scallops with leeks, bacon and truffle, and all those worked really well together. Sometimes restaurants will go overboard with bacon, but it was very subtle. The black and white souffle was too sweet for me, I'm more of a fruit dessert person over chocolate, so if you love chocolate and have a serious sweet tooth it would be your best bet. They also brought additional little sweets that were fruit jellies of some sort which I really liked. Cost wise- I went for the 3 course meal for $25 for Restaurant Week. Otherwise the same meal would have cost I believe $50? They also offer a 7 course tasting menu (without wine) for $90 (you can get it with wine for more).

    (4)

  • Sheila L.

    Absolutely beautiful! Came here for a wedding and it was stunning. The hotel itself was nice and the Georgian was amazing and the articulate details around the windows and tear-drop chandeliers inside was wonderful. The happy couple didn't need much to decorate within the restaurant at all and the food was fantastic. One of the best chicken breast I've ever tasted and topped with really smooth mashed potatoes. Mmmm makes me want some right now! Haha.. I would definitely want to go back on a regular time.. Maybe for a anniversary. ;)

    (5)

  • Catherine C.

    My husband and I dined during Seattle Restuarant Week on Thursday. Wow is an understatement! It was our first time dining at the Georgian and it will not be our last! We were treated like royalty! The service, ambiance and food were top notch! Romantic too! A gem of a place! Thank you to the staff (kitchen and front room) for your lovely, professional service.

    (4)

  • Mark A.

    I wasn't blown away by the food. I had the bone in rib-eye which was a little sweet. My wife had the lobster which she says was good. The service was very good but for the price of dinner and the food being just ok, I didn't leave there wanting more. I think I'll stick to El Gaucho and Canlis.

    (3)

  • Vivi Y.

    I love their semi-buffets in special festivals/occasions! Their selection of seafood are fresh and delicious, their smoke food such as salmon, scallops and other stuff were amazing. Love their cheese too! Main course were just normal a la carte food, some were pretty amazing. The one at Mother's Day last year was pretty good. Their desserts are great! Two chocolate fountains, dark and white. Some of the cakes were amazing, their ganache was so good as well. Some are just pretty heavy for a buffet, though. Still, best place to celebrate in, e.g. for Mother's Day! I would definitely bring my mother in again.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    Delightful! Delightful! Delightful! My family and I stayed in the Fairmont and had a large and lovely suite and our brunch at The Georgian was fabulous (food-wise)! While the service left a lot to be desired, the food was incredible and totally made up for the lack of attention our waiter gave us. But in his defense, there were only two waiters for the entire room filled with patrons, while the hostess and host wandered around aimlessly. I ordered an egg white omelette with a bit of cheese and then had my choice of fabulous fresh fruits from the buffet! They had juicy strawberries, fresh sweet mango slices, plump blueberries and tangy raspberries, as well as your standard honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, oranges, apples, etc. My sister ordered the buttermilk pancakes with huckleberries and those were excellent! They had an outer crunch and they were perfectly made! My mom loved the eggs benedict and my dad enjoyed the assortment of items from the buffet. The food was wonderful, the setting was lovely and I would definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Morgan N.

    I think no matter how much money you spend here, you'll feel like a welcomed guest. We went during restaurant week and loved it. On top of your regular meal, you get extras along the way. The bread sticks came with 4 flavors of butter. They had us try a pumpkin bisque. They set your bowl in front of you with only a piece of gnocchi inside. Then they bring a giant silver tureen out with soup and ladle the soup into your bowl in front of you. Dessert was amazing. I had a sorbet and they brought us chocolate to dip in honey and white chocolate afterwords. They have their own bee hives on the Fairmont rooftops They take their jobs pretty seriously, but aren't stuffy about it. I couldn't help crack a smile when a waiter filled my water glass and an ice cube from the pitcher made it into my glass. He scowled at himself and shook his head. Hey, I like ice! With one flight of wine, the dinner was still almost $100, but it was a great night. I certainly can't afford to go any other time of the year, though :)

    (4)

  • InternationalTraveler ..

    Another good experience here. Great food. So So tasty. Wonderful atmosphere. Just relax and enjoy. Great presentation. Had breakfast and dinner here both were delish and so well presented. Staff very courteous. Place is so gorgeous. Had a Brown cow which lived up to my dreams

    (4)

  • A. W.

    This review is for the tea service only. Their dinner service is in my personal experience very good. 1. My husband made a reservation for the Saturday tea service through our American Express platinum concierge several days before our visit. 2. On the morning of the date I called to confirm the reservation and to also confirm our preference for a table with chairs (no sofas). 3. We arrived 10 minutes early, stood by the entrance while 3 staff members who were there didn't even acknowledge us for several minutes. 4. When we were eventually acknowledged, the first word that came out of the staff was whether we were someone else, full name of the other party divulged to us, even worse being asked if you are asomeone else. 5. They didn't even look at our reservation and proceeded to sit us at a table with a sofa. When I let the hostess know that our reservation especified a table with chairs, she looked in a panic and shoved us at the next table she saw, which by the way was sandwiched inbetween two other tables in an otherwise empty restaurant. 6. We have been to the Georgian several times for dinner and were nothing but very pleased with the service, not this time, the whole staff looked like they didn't know what they were doing, were cold, and unatentive. 7. One of the waiters brought the tea sandwich tower for the other table by dragging it down near the floor, so low that it touched the bottom of another table's tablecloth, gross. 8. After having a 100 dollar tea service, we were informed that they do not validate parking for tea service, quite cheap if you ask me. 9. This was a special occassion for us which was noted in the reservation, however, since the staff didn't even look at our reservation this fact was never acknowledged, as it had been during our other visits which took place on special dates like birthdays and anniversaries Very dissapointing experience to say the least. We were well dressed, however, some of the patrons were wearing shorts and flip flops. I would definitely not recommend going to the Georgian for tea, not sure if this had something to do with the fact that it was the Saturday before mother's day. Wearing a dress, boucle jacket, and heels, I felt extremely overdressed. I thought that the Georgian has a dress code, or at least no flip flops allowed.

    (2)

  • Orlene C.

    I love this place, but I have to admit that I would not come back for brunch. The atmosphere and service is top notch at any time of day. The servers are extremely attentive and professional without being overly friendly. We asked for milk for our coffee, after being given milk, the server came back concerned that the milk looked like skim milk, so insisted on bringing us another container of milk without us even complaining. It is better to come here for dinner instead of brunch because the food is better and valet parking is free in the evening. We ordered a couple omelets and the French toast. The first omelet was supposed to have mozzarella but I definitely did not see or taste any mozzarella maybe they forgot it. Therefore, when we ordered a second omelet, we made sure to request extra cheese. We requested the onions in the omelet to be sautéed well and they turned out delicious. However, it was hard to taste the ingredients in the omelet because there was way too much egg versus other ingredients in the omelet. It is amusing how stingy a top notch restaurant can be with their ingredients. I would give dinner 5 stars and brunch 3 stars.

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    In a nutshell: Food: 4 stars Service: 4.5 stars P/C: 4.5 stars You know, I don't exactly have an aversion to hotel restaurants but whenever I go to a new city, I'd like to explore restaurants that are purely supported by the local interests and not shielded by the big hotel chain name. Alas, some of the restaurants that are pretty well known ARE within hotels, but I really did not think that I'd dine at the Georgian, which was at the Fairmont that I stayed at. I had a pretty tight lunch schedule - less than 45 minutes and happened to be back at the hotel to pick something up. So, ever so conveniently, I peeked in to see if I could grab a cup of soup or something. Well, luckily, there was an empty table and I snuck right in there. What was so awesome about this restaurant was that they have this "express lunch menu" for $15 - consists of a salad, a soup, a sandwich and a dessert - and they all come out at the same time. So, I did order a glass of citrusy sauvignon blanc to wake me up a little bit while I waited 5 minutes to get the lunch platter. The salad - while simple was tangy and delicious, the avocado soup was cold yet creamy and just a little sweet. The club sandwich (there brought out four of them but I could only eat one) - was really decent and cleanly executed. The banana creme brullee was also good. Think this is a good deal? I think so. After a full tummy and being slightly happier (toldya I had that wine...), I left the restaurant wanting to come back (sadly that was the last night in Seattle). The Fairmont really came up with a great concept for their lunch programs. Thank you!

    (4)

  • Patricia Y.

    Hands down, best breakfast/brunch spot in Seattle! Why pay $15 for a crummy, greasy breakfast at Beth's when you can pay a little more (or the same) to get an AMAZING breakfast experience? Their breakfast entrees range from about $15~25, I would say. Honestly, not much more than what you would pay at any regular breakfast joint. I've eaten here at least 5 times and never leave disappointed. Think it's expensive? Trust me, it's worth it! Their menu doesn't change. I always opt for the a la carte instead of the buffet. The apple fritter is delicious if you're craving something sweet. For savory, I loooove the corned beef hash! The Victorian decor adds to the dining experience, along with the amazing service and complimentary paper. Brunch has never been so relaxing! Make reservations on OpenTable to get points (although it's not necessary for brunch). Also, they offer breakfast everyday, unlike many restaurants that only have it on weekends. Only downside of this place -- parking can be a pain. They don't validate parking if you're eating here.

    (5)

  • Anthony C.

    Went during Restaurant Week. Staff was very attentive and service was what you expect for a high end restaurant. I was not a big fan of the deconstructed Caesar salad - looked pretty with a stack of slice of cheese, romaine leaf, etc, but meager and favors did not meld. Beet salad was colorful with three different colored beets, but they were the size of radishes and did not taste like much. The seared scallops were flavorful but a little overcooked and rubbery. Pumpkin risotto was nothing special. Chocolate dessert with orange sauce was great for the first bite or so, then became just too overpowering and sweet. The apple dessert was pretty unmemorable. Should have gone with the sorbet sampler. Overall, nice setting and service, but food does not hit on all cylinders. I probably will not be rushing back.

    (3)

  • Laura P.

    We are fans of Shuckers, also in the same hotel and ended up here because Shuckers is closed annually for a few weeks every January. I have no qualms about using coupons for dining (unless I were on a first date but that's far from our situation). I had remembered that The Georgian was in the Entertainment book but couldn't recall if it was the card or a coupon for lunch. We asked the staff a couple of times whether they honored the card at lunch because we only had the card on us. They assured us that we were ok with our card. We had a great meal (fresh mahi mahi with shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy drizzled with sesame oil for hubby, the express lunch- turkey BLT, curried cauliflower soup with diced pears, caprese salad and a chocolate domed dessert- for me, a side of artfully presented potato wedge fries for the baby. Don't flame me, she had some other healthy things from home, too!) Unfortunately, after our meal we learned that they didn't honor the card. Bummed that we were given a bit of misinformation, I asked politely to speak to the manager. They remedied the situation by giving us a discount as a courtesy, plus a card for a future discount for our next visit to Shuckers. Now we can use our BOGO at Shuckers plus their card next visit. Yay! I can't speak highly enough of the staff. They treated us really well despite the fact that we rolled in with jeans on and were the only patrons under 40 there. Our server doted on our daughter and even brought out at the end of the meal chocolate covered strawberries on a plate with "Happy Birthday" written on it in chocolate. Baby girl devoured the chocolate strawberry. It was quite a sight. We've been there before and also had stellar service, so this is just how the staff is trained. While the food is on the pricey side, the entrees are delicious and totally worth it with the Entertainment card/ coupons. For the record, they didn't treat us like crap for using the card. Breakfast is also a treat here (alas, no card or coupons for breakfast or high tea).

    (5)

  • Quynh T.

    Super yummy.... Lovely atmosphere that was mellow and romantically lit. The waitstaff was amazing and attentive and really precise. There was a point where l left to use the restroom and when I got back, I found my napkin refolded over my armrest (I know, how uncouth of me to put it haphazardly on my chair). The whole meal was decadent, all from the four flavored butters, to the consomme, ravioli, and down to the ice cream. All throughly satisfying. The wine selection is pretty extensive (and delicious). Overall great place to take somebody (or be taken) for special occasions.

    (5)

  • J C.

    I give 3 stars because overall the experience was disappointing, but it was a nice ambience. The thing that irked me about the service was that I wanted to order a glass of wine, and was told that the sommelier would offer some suggestions, but he didn't come over to our table for a long time until I reminded our waiter. We were dressed nicely, but we are a young asian couple, so I don't know if they were holding something against us. Anyway, about the food...I was excited to have the foie gras, which is my favorite thing to eat. The foie gras itself was small but good, but I did not like the piece of sugary brioche that accompanied it, the whole dish was way too sweet. I had a halibut dish that was unfortunately way too salty, but the portion size was decent. My husband had the steak, which had a great smoky flavor. Overall, the food is probably not worth it for the price you are paying, but if you want a fancy ambience, then it might be worth a visit.

    (3)

  • Daryl A.

    Came here to take advantage of their Restaurant Week 3 course lunch menu ($15). Have to say, I was really impressed. The place is gorgeous inside. Very fancy. The service is very good, although it's not the spot to go if you're in a hurry. They're catered more to the leisurely lunchers. I started off with an heirloom tomato bisque, moved on to their burger for my entree, and finished it off with a bananas foster creme brulee. All that for $15! The soup was very good, the burger was good, but not really a standout. The creme brulee was also good, but didn't blow me away. For the value and experience, 5 stars. Had I paid full price I might have thought differently. Oh yeah, and they had a dedicated lemonade menu. There were six different kinds of gourmet (and creative) lemonade varieties. I remember orange-ginger, strawberry basil, passionfruit mango, white peach, watermelon something, and something else with mint. Six bucks a glass, but it was fun.

    (5)

  • Megan D.

    My friend and I decided we wanted to try something different while on a recent trip to Seattle. This place is first of all STUNNING! It is rather fancy compared to our usual style of restaurants, but it isn't uncomfortable at all! We had the set menu and went with the mussels for the main course. Everything was to die for! Our waiter, Tony, was extremely lovely and even suggested a few places for us to check out afterward. I strongly recommend trying this out! The 3 course meal with wine was only $49. Don't think about it. Just do it!

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    Stuffy, hoity toity, a bit stiff. These things only describe the perceived atmosphere at The Georgian. Suit and ties are not required, but I'm glad I suited up for the event. But all the "fine dining" suffocation becomes an afterthought the moment the food starts arriving. 1) Classic Caesar Salad with Poached Organic Free Range Egg Black Pepper Crouton 2) Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Peach Crispy Corn Polenta 3) Black & White Chocolate Soufflé. All amazing. All worth it. Part of the food craze seems to have been this anti-establishment movement that tries to take fine French dining, and turning it on its head. The food creations are amazing, there's no denying it. But fine French dining is fine French dining for a reason. The Georgian is a bold reminder and champion of that. And they won't let you forget.

    (4)

  • Chris E.

    The Georgian room does not dissappoint. After all these years it still knows how to kick out a special occasion meal. This place charges top dollar but you get one of the most elegant dining experiances in the city with excellent cuisine in return.

    (4)

  • Rosey J.

    The Georgian is the type of place you could probably only afford to come once or twice a year at most. The best time to come is when they participate in the three course menu promotion. The service is nothing less than superb. The ambiance is something of a southern country plantation, high ceilings with palm trees and great detail on the ceilings and molding. The food is spectacular and my favorite dessert is the chocolate souffle.

    (5)

  • emily r.

    The room is absolutely gorgeous. Sweeping, grand, stunning, magnificent, etc. I walked in and immediately wished my parents were with me because my mom would just *gasp* at the sight of it. The ceilings must be like 40ft? Impressive. The service was totally old school in a way I l-o-v-e. Someone pulls your chair out, puts your napkin in your lap, takes your coat away and doesn't bring a coat check ticket because they just remember who is who. You want for nothing. They've got your back, and then some. Food preparation was immaculate, but everything was over-the-top rich. Granted we were there for dinner, and I'm sure the lunch menu has some lighter fare. Plus nobody put a gun to my head and made me order the truffle-bacon-butter scallops. However, the room is so massive, if there aren't a lot of tables, it can feel... awkward. I felt like Alice, shrinking very small and the room just got bigger and bigger. And quieter. On the flip side, a massive room makes for easy conversation with your dinner mates whether it's full or not. So there's that. Will probably check it out for high tea since everyone says it's the bomb. But dinner might be relegated to cold cold nights when I'm in need of over-the-top cuisine in place of retail therapy. Wine list is extensive and expensive. Some digging will unearth a gem or two under $75.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    I went here with some girlfriends for the afternoon tea (Georgian Tea). This place may seem a bit pretentious but it is something everyone should experience at least once. First off, the Georgian is absolutely stunning -- my friends and I were in awe of the room itself. We were all seated and ordered the Georgian tea. This came with a pot of tea of our choice and a three-tier stand full of deliciousness; scones served with devonshire cream (delish!) and strawberry preserves, 4 different finger sandwiches (the chicken, bacon and potato salad was my fav) and assorted sweets. The service was impeccable. I can't remember our server's name but he was outstanding and catered to all our needs. Yes it is pricey but so totally worth it. I hope to make Georgian tea an annual event with my girlfriends.

    (5)

  • Tom E.

    Attention to detail. Starting with an 'amuse-bouche' with tantalizing flavors, the meal was a work of art, the scallops were perfect, the service was great, the ambience unforgettable.

    (5)

  • V F.

    This was one of the worst meals I've ever had in a restaurant of this caliber. It was virtual institutional food. Our salads were wilted and overdressed. Our pasta dish was garlicky, the chicken over done and lacked much else in the way of flavor. We paid 6.50 for a cappuccino and 4.00 for a coffee. Was it for the lopsided heavy silver coffee pot we were given? This is expensive. Their famous bananas foster was just ok and the chocolate on the plate was an unattractive streak that did little to enhance the dessert. Will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Francesca S.

    Not too many dining experiences I have had that leave me speechless when I walk out the door. My boyfriend and I went here on our anniversary and I fell in love. The decor is gorgeous, there was live music and it was the most romantic experience I have had in Seattle. First off they give you cheese type twills with a variets of butters (saffron, basil, balsamic and original). The saffron and basil were my favorites. We ordered two appetizers, one was two types of oysters and the other was HUGE prawns. The prawns came out on the huge block of ice, I love the horseradish dipping sauce. The oysters came as 3 raw on top of a bed of ahi tuna tartare, then another three fried on a bed of tuna tartar. My first time ever having raw oysters and it will not be my last. These also came on top of smaller blocks of ice. The presentations were unlike anything I've ever experienced. I felt like I was dining on an episode of Iron Chef. For entrees he got the lamb (which is encrusted with herbs they grow on their rooftop!) on a quinoa salad, I got chicken encrusted with chorizo with a red wine and chantarelle risotto. We are HUGE lovers of lamb and it's to date the best lamb we have ever had in Seattle. My chicken was very moist and the saltiness of the chorizo gave a wonderful flavor combination. I'm in love with the risotto! Then the desserts of all desserts we got the black and white souffle....It was my first time having souffle, so I cannot compare to any others, but few times in my life have I gigled when I took a bite of dessert because it was that amazing. I hope this will now become our permanent anniversary location!

    (5)

  • Krista U.

    I had such high hopes for The Georgian. When my group arrived for Afternoon Tea we were very impressed by how beautiful the room was! It felt as though you could get lost in time... just eating all afternoon long. But the reason why Im giving The Georgian 1 star instead of 4 or 5 that I was expecting to give, was because the service really sucked... and so did the value. First of all, our server although nice, was not very attentive. We found ourselves constantly looking around to see if she could help us! So our tea would get cold because the hot water was not refilled and when she finally came around to refill our tea pots the one time, I nearly got burned! The metal container for the hot water touched my hand when she was pouring the water into my friend's tea pot and really scared me! I'm glad I did not choose the champagne option for afternoon tea or else I would have been really slow to retract my hand! Our creamer was never refilled, there was a moldy berry in my mixed berry appetizer (I got a new one after that, but still...so gross) and our regular water was only refilled once. Also, the other servers that were helping us just did not seem to want to help us at all. I can understand that a job in the service industry can really suck some times (it's the Retail Monster's twin sister), but when you work for a place that has a reputation to uphold, I would expect more. Also, since the room was pretty much empty, it should not have been so hard to get some help. As for the price: $40 for one tower (of sandwiches, sweets and scones) and a tiny pot of tea was not worth it. It may have been more worth it if the plates were refilled like at The Connaught (in London)... I do have to admit that the food was delicious, though! Also, our server gave me 4 extra cupcakes to take home and a plate with chocolate covered strawberries because it was my birthday. That was nice of her. I'm still so sad that The Georgian was a huge let down and I regret that my review is less than glowing. I have been waiting more than a month to celebrate my birthday here and just felt so dissatisfied when I left!

    (1)

  • Amy B.

    We went here after purchasing a generous gift certificate from an auction. First, the ambiance and atmosphere of the place was a throw back to a bygone era. Though very elegant, we never felt like it was too stuffy or overly formal. The mix of patrons ranging from families, to couples on dates, to older couples in groups helped make the space feel welcoming. The waitstaff was very professional and not overly intrusive. But considering that we were there on a Friday evening with empty tables, they could have been a bit more attentive--it took a while between water glass refillings, and despite our empty drink glasses, I had to ask a waiter when we were ready to order wine. The food itself was rich and elegantly prepared. We started with the walla walla onion tart--nothing special about the tart, but the bacon jam it came with was amazing. Hubby had the tuna sashmi, which was generous and came with two crispy nuggets filled with ooey mango deliciousness and a ginger sorbet. From there, I had the roasted beet salad and he had the crab bisque. The bisque was a nice balance between the briny seafood and the richness of the heirloom tomato based broth. Table side service of the soup made the presentation memorable. The beets were gorgeous, but the avaunt guard presentation made it a bit difficult to eat. The beets were so sweet already and presented on a hard sesame cake-like bed with little drops of what tasted like marshmallow. It was way too sweet (and as my husband noted, tasted like beets on a Cliff bar). For the main course, I had the scallops, which were generous and delicious. Great balance between savory potato, creamy leeks and sweet scallop. His filet was huge and swimming in a bath of creamy potatoes, carrots and parsnips. We couldn't finish the portions and the waiter kindly asked if we wanted to pack it (which was a nice touch since we were worried it would be uncouth to ask for that). We finished with the mint chocolate souffle--though we were stuffed by this point, it was a pretty dish and worthy of a few bites. We packed that to go as well. Overall, great for a special occasion--food was delicious, though not overly exciting.

    (4)

  • Amol P.

    Went here to try the dine around seattle menu and could not have been more pleased with the service and quality of food. The dining room is quite formal, you better dress up for this experience !! The complimentary bread service was quite creative with four different choices for butter (basil, balsamic, sweet, caramelized onion?) with lavash and freshly baked bread. I have special recognition for restaurants that go that extra mile in attention to detail. For the appetizer course we had the compressed beet salad and dungeness crab bisque with tarragon infused crab cake. The bisque was surprisingly tasty - definitely not your "run of the mill" crab bisque. The salad course was artfully presented although I would have preferred some more vinaigrette. For the entree portions we had the wild scallops with pea risotto and truffle bacon butter and the gargenelli pasta with morel mushrooms and parsnip puree. The truffle dish was spectacular and had the right textures and the subtle flavor of the bacon truffle butter elevated it to a divine culinary pedigree. The pasta dish was heavy but I liked the earthiness of the morels. I did not care much for the fried mushroom since it was dense and rich. Dessert was the perfect end to the evening meal. We both had the Strawberry Pistachio Cremeux, Thousand Flower Honey. The honey comes in a tube like thing which is quite a fun play on the presentation and lets the customer participate in the experience. I think the chef is classically french trained and it shows in his execution and creativity.

    (4)

  • Jael M.

    I have to do a better job posting timely reviews here on Yelp..so there, that's one of my New Year's resolutions.. Let's start with the Georgian. My boyfriend and I are supposed to do the Picasso dinner at The Georgian but I got a call from them that they are undergoing some major kitchen renovations (all of a sudden) so we just decided to try what's on their a la carte menu, instead. I thought my Olympian Caesar salad was a good start. unlike the traditional tossed Caesar, it was a wedge of hearts of Romaine with the rest of the salad entourage interestingly stacked on each other. Points for innovation, I say.. G's lobster (oops, dungeness crab, I meant) bisque was, well, bisquely. The lumps of crab were a tad salty for me but it went kinda well with the rest of the stuff in his bowl. The way it was presented to him, was very kingly:) My mahi mahi was perfectly steamed. The Asian flavor attempt was not that bad; it was however a little flat. They could have introduced some other textures to the meal and oh, do not use freshly grated ginger that much as it destroys the otherwise delicate meal.. G's scallops were perfect; the potatoes where the scallops sat are flavorful but not overbearing. the melted young leeks are perfectly done as well. The flavor and cooking approach is distinctly Northwest. We had Devil's food cake and banana foster brulee for dessert. The cake, at first, tasted like a giant mint patty to me. After three bites, you would notice the difference. The mint cream breaks up the chocolatiness of it all. Smart. The banana foster's brulee is genius. perfect brulee, and perfectly ripe bananas. It's really 2 desserts in one. The place has a very lofty ambiance; very put together and beautiful--I think of it as perhaps how a room in Buckingham palace would somewhat look like.. The servers very cordial and attentive. The drinks are good--almost forgot about that. On friday nights, apparently, somebody plays the piano, I'm glad the piano man was there otherwise, it may be a little too quiet for me. Great place for dinner and great food!

    (4)

  • H H.

    We went here for a special dinner and were really underwhelmed. I think they are just a little ambitious. The food was okay, but they seemed understaffed and it was hard to get our waiter's attention. Dinner was $250 for two (with wine) and I just expected a little bit more attention for that kind of dining experience. The room is gorgeous.

    (2)

  • Tina W.

    I love how bright and spacious this place is! It sure feels nice to have natural sunlight on the table. Also, it is great how the tables are not pressed up against one another, you can carry on a conversation without being overheard by the next table. The service is excellent. I enjoyed the high tea here, but the tea selection is pitiful.

    (3)

  • Elle H.

    Dined here for lunch during Seattle Restaurant Week and was truly impressed with the menu selection and the amazingly unique combination of flavors. Chicken Sate with the chanterelle mushrooms was quite delectable! Overall a very enjoyable meal and experience :-)

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    Seattle Restaurant Week!!! Gosh, I love eating and for the last day I decided to try "The Georgian." We went in a group of 9 and we were placed into the private room. I normally don't like going to dinner with such a large group in a private room because I normally get poor service. Unfortunately this was the case. We arrived at 8PM and left at 10:30PM. At first it was fine. The water was filled, the food was order and came in a timely matter. Everything seemed fine. Until the last hour when we were no longer served. After our main dish came, they just stop coming. Stop coming to serve water or cleaning off our dishes. We just sat there waiting. When they finally came, we got our dessert and waited again. Until we had to go ask for our checks. That was when things got fun...... 9 People Total. Each person is $32.45 ------- 4 is on 1 check= $129 3 is on separate checks = 32.45 each 2 is cash Our waiter couldn't handled the math that after 15 minutes after leaving us, he comes back and says us to help him with the math. Arg! We just want to go home. It was almost 11PM and we were getting edgy. OK, on to the food section. The food was surprising good. The Caesar salad that came was amazing. It came with a fried egg yolk. How do you even fry an egg yolk. My main dish was scallops and potato. Pretty tasty. The texture was a bit undercooked, but still pretty good. Dessert was simply amazing. I had some kind of chocolate suphlay(I know it's spelled wrong). We were satisfied with the amount as food as well. The atmosphere is simply amazing. If you never been to the Olympic Hotel I suggest you take a walk in there. This place is like stepping into the 1920s. They simply don't make it like they use to. I can only imagine the history that went on in that building. Will I go back? Definitely. I kinda know the service is almost always bad when I'm stuck in a private room with a waiter that is also tending his other tops. So I know if I'm placed at the main seating area I will most definitely get great service.

    (3)

  • Stephanie K.

    our server totally forgot about us, we had to wave at another server for ordering food and water. and then the other server didn't look so happy, and was like "your server will be here in a sec". we even had to wave at the manager to check out cause our server was never around us. she was too busy serving the big high tea party across from us. the food was very good, though. i love it. the decoration was classy. even though you can totally tell that the fabric of the sofa seats have been kinda old etc, but over all the vibe and the restaurant is pretty elegant. i think this restaurant only has a bit of service problem, if they fix that, this place could be 4.5!

    (3)

  • Kimberly P.

    The Georgian room is amazingly beautiful with high ceiling and their architecture is elegant! I think is one of the most romantic restaurant in Seattle. Food and services is excellent! I love there scallop dish!

    (4)

  • Amy E.

    The Georgian is beautiful. It is designed elegantly and simply. The large chandeliers are very impressive. Tables are placed such that you have privacy and a good view of the space. The staff was very humble, attentive, kind and maybe slightly intimidated. They had a very careful attitude about them. Not sure if that makes sense. A young lady filled my glass with water and asked me about my day. I asked her the same in return. She seemed caught off guard. I sense that she didn't get that much here. I have to admit, at times I felt uncomfortable because of the pretentiousness of the place. This is something they have no control over and comes with the nature of the environment. Seems like a lot of wealthy people dine here. I saw a lady dressed like Queen Elizabeth with her fufu hat. It would have been cute if she hadn't glared at me. I would like to presume the riches go here for the familiarity of the atmosphere and not the food. The food is what you expect from the "hotel food". It looks impressive but taste mediocre. Don't expect an orgasm in your mouth. I tried the pork belly/scallop dish. The pork belly wasn't as tender and flavorful as it could be, and the scallop was extremely salty. The saltiness was not from heavy handed seasoning. It was from the scallop being a previous frozen products. The burger was somewhat hard to eat. The fries were great, but the burger was not so much. They used this sweet sauce that I didn't really enjoy. The meat also didn't have much flavor and had a dry texture. Although the presentation of the dishes were nice. If I could erase the ridiculous pretentiousness about this place and improve the food, this would be an amazing place. I may return to try the breakfast and the high tea. I am guessing that breakfast would be the better experience at the Georgian.

    (3)

  • Kate L.

    This is a well overdue review. My husband and I came here about 3 years ago when we first started dating and were in Seattle. I still remember how beautiful the atmosphere was with the piano in the room and though the room was open, there was enough spacing between tables to make you feel like you have your own privacy. Service was impeccable. Food was superb. We're due for another visit. Now to find a babysitter...

    (5)

  • Emily K.

    Yikes! I contemplated whether or not I should share this story but here it goes. This review is mostly about my experience and service revolving around two very different servers during afternoon tea.. So I chose to hold my annual birthday tea party at the Georgian because the reviews seemed great and the venue was beautiful. Our initial server was a lady, Jasmine. She seemed witty at first, then I had told her we were ready to order and she had made the table feel awkward right away with an strange pause and stare. Ordered our teas and everything was okay, until we were served our berries. We started to eat and maybe 3 berries in I watch a bug crawl out of my glass, down to my saucer, and it kind of just hangs out between the plates. Now, I've been to all sorts of eateries having just travelled through Asia so I'm not one to complain or cause a scene over a bug in some fruit but for $50 for tea on my birthday I was expecting a little more. So I calmly and discretely let my server know as soon as I saw her. She, without a single word, takes the berries and plates away and comes back with just a plate.... Am I wrong for expecting some words of something? An apology? Anything? To top it off she didn't even bring a new glass of berries... Maybe I was expecting too much but regardless the service was not at all what I was expecting. Negative stars for that experience and service. The Georgian redeemed themselves when a new server took over after all the awkwardness, Raju! He was the best! Funny, kind, fast, informative, non-judgemental. He even asked if we were celebrating something and brought out a birthday dessert after they had been closed for lunch for 30 minutes :) he's great! Kudos Raju!! Overall, I wouldn't recommend this location for tea. Ever. To anyone. There are other places nearby where there's a wider selection of tea, a larger variety of finger foods, and an overall greater atmosphere for afternoon tea. If you do go, ask for Raju! That man is as welcoming as they come. Also, if you read through all of this.. Nice! Hope it helped lol

    (2)

  • Andrea W.

    Tea service for me, my sister, and my husband = Perfect! It was gorgeous and the food was amazing. Lunch for my mom, step dad and borhter = Apparently amazing. Two of them had the salmon burger and one the regular burger and both were highly praised. The ambiance is fancy, but it was perfect for a special occasion. The service was wonderful. Loved it.

    (5)

  • Traci J.

    Restaurant Week - 360 turnaround from our experience last fall. We had a very gracious and proper server to start off our lunch. It almost made us feel like royalty. Both of us ordered the Wasabi chicken salad, braised pork/beef sandwich with cheddar and pickled onions on a fresh baked seeded roll, chocolate tart with a lemon cream. Somehow the $15 lunch turns into $24 out the door with iced tea. The Georgian has a nice little bread board to start you off; the wasabi chicken salad was heaped in a bowl, with a tasty sesame/5-spice dressing. The sandwich was on a nicely toasted roll, heaped with meat, and topped with pickled onions and melted cheese. Couldn't quite decide if it was a knife and fork thing, or a pick it up sandwich. Tried and latter and enjoyed almost ever bite of it. The tart was more like a flourless torte and was beautifully plated.

    (5)

  • Yuting C.

    Tried on restaurant week. Food is ok. Place is fancy but not that fancy. Lemon pie delicious!

    (3)

  • Ninette C.

    This was a solid Seattle Restaurant Week lunch. My girlfriend and I came on a Sunday for lunch. We have both been to the Fairmont Olympic before but it's always beautiful. It's very old-world and classy. I'm not 100% sold on the decor in The Georgian though. It's nice but it still feels like its missing something...I think its the shape or something. Harsh angles and corners...I feel like it should have nice ceiling or less corners. That or it should channel a little more Versailles like the rest of the hotel. Anyways, I'm nit picking but it was something I noticed the whole time. Our food was great. For the appetizer, we both had the shrimp louie salad which was yummy. I have 2 suggestions though: I wonder what other options they have for dressing or if they could change the formula a bit. It tasted nice but it didn't look appetizing once it mixed with the veggies because it made everything look matte brown and un-fresh. Also, you're The Georgian. Put more normal shrimp and not shrimpies in there please! They also brought some bread, crisps and olive tapenande (sp?). Everything besides the bread was way too salty. My halibut entree was delicious. I hadn't really been feeling halibut lately but this renewed my faith in the fish. It went great with the arugula and was a generous portion. I also tried my friend's tofu medallions. The broth and rice cake were excellent. The tofu was supposed to taste teriyaki, which I normally don't like but I liked this one. Oddly, her portion was much smaller than mine. For dessert, we both got the tiramisu. Now I don't even like tiramisu but I picked it because none of the desserts really appealed to me. The reason I don't like it is because I don't like the idea of cake soaked in liquid. Luckily, this wasn't really tiramisu. It was more like a mousse that tasted like tiramisu which was perfect for me! It also came with a delicious rich chocolate eclair. Service here was good but slow. I can't believe this meal took us 2 hours especially considering how few tables there were. We were so glad we went on a Sunday instead of during the workday. There were a few tweaks that could be made, but all in all, I would definitely come back here for brunch, tea or a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Chi N.

    I've been eyeing this place for a while, I took the opportunity this week for Restaurant week to take a visit here for lunch. The pan seared halibut was tender and flavorful, I loved the Caesar salad and the little appetizer bread and olive paste. Absolutely delicious! But what really won my heart was the dessert! Marionberry tiramisu and mini chocolate eclair were so amazing~! I'd love to do the afternoon tea here sometime.

    (5)

  • Ruben H.

    Absolutely awesome experience; everything about this place was 5 stars. The ambiance obviously sets it apart from most restaurants due to the history of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The menu was diverse and yes very pricey, though worth every penny. Our service was also very good. We ordered the Giant Prawn Cocktail on an ice block which was great. I ordered the Rack of Lamb which ended up being one of the best entrees I've ever had in Seattle. My Fiancee ordered the Scallops which were also very good and a large serving. Total for 3 was around $275 but well worth it for the experience and quality. We will be back soon!!

    (5)

  • Maple C.

    I made a reservation here for my husband's birthday, and it was such a wonderful experience I'm glad I chose this place. Right when we drove into the valet area and I stepped out of the car, I had a good feeling about how the dinner was going to go. The attendant directed us to The Georgian when we mentioned our dinner plans, so we didn't end up walking into the hotel wandering around like lost souls trying to find the restaurant. I love that as you walk up these grand stairs to the restaurant, there are musicians playing classical music. The restaurant itself is also just so beautiful! High ceilings with tall windows, classic wall moldings... it all lends itself to the most wonderful ambiance!!! I was also impressed with the food presentation and how it was served. Order the crab bisque and you'll see what I mean. Not only was it absolutely delicious, it included different crab preparations (for example tiny crab cakes and the meat from the leg), and when they serve it, the crab is centered in your plate, and they pour the bisque around the crab... it was all just so mesmerizing when they did it, but it could have been just me. haha. The presentation of both the prawn cocktail and strawberry shortcake was also very unique! :) As expected, the service was impeccable. Our server was nice and friendly as well as very attentive. I also noticed that they will even bring you a pillow for your back if that makes you feel more comfortable in your chair! Note: As others have mentioned before, valet parking is included as part of your meal. When we pulled up at the Fairmont, we just said we had dinner reservations at The Georgian and that was that. :) Definitely one of the most memorable dinner experiences I've had in a while. I would highly recommend it for a special occasion or when you feel like you just want to dress up for dinner. Enjoy! :)

    (5)

  • Yeelin T.

    I've been thinking about trying this place after seeing the beautiful pictures of the hotel and the dining room, so this was our first stop at this year's restaurant week! The place lived up to the pictures. It reminded me of the Empress hotel in Victoria - grand, historical, Victorian, and luxurious. $15 for lunch is a screaming deal for a place like this. For starters, we had the squash bisque and the corn chowder. Both soups were tasty, though the bisque was a tad too sweet since they had put maple foam on an already sweet soup. For entrees, we each got the mushroom risotto and the fried chicken. My fried chicken was a bit disappointing. There were two pieces, both of which were moist and had reasonable batter, but they came out cold. Luckily, the fried chicken came with a side of potato salad in a jar(!) which totally saved the entree for me. For dessert, we ordered the carrot cake and the banana cream. The cake was rich in fall flavors which I loved, and my husband's chocolate cream was dark and rich. We were reasonably happy with this place. Don't worry about the portions, they were reasonably large for lunch (and $15!).

    (3)

  • Victoria A.

    We were looking for somewhere upscale with delicious food and a prix fix menu and stumbled across The Georgian. First the food, really tasty food. Started with hot and cold oysters, beautifully presented and melt in your mouth good. Then foie gras. Then a crab bisque which was buttery and rich. Then I ordered the salmon, which was very dry. Bf had lamb and it was very good. Then the dessert was souffle which was fancy and delicious. I will say if you're looking for somewhere modern and young this is NOT the place to go. I'm pretty sure at 32 we were by far the youngest people in this place. It felt like sitting in a grandmother's very large dining room. If you like that sort of place with excellent service and unique and tasty food, the Georgian is perfect for you!!

    (4)

  • Rebecca L.

    great, fantastic, wonderful i kept on repeating these words after each bite as every dish was great, fantastic, wonderful. Though we originally came here for dining out seattle, $30 for dinner deal, we opted to eat off the menu. we ordered the spinach salad with quail egg and pruisuitto over a dark honey with black truffle shavings. poached lobster with gnocchi, english peas the rack of lamb with morels, spinach and risotto. chocolate souffle though all the dishes were great, the rack of lamb, was by far, the best dish we had that night. you know when you eat something, it's delicious, but then you eat something that's causes you to have an out of body experience and it makes everything else taste mediocre? well, that's what this lamb dish does. it made the lobster (and i friggin LOVE lobster) taste, meh. it's like being in heaven. once you come back to earth, it's not as great as you remembered it to be. luckily, we had the souffle to make our fall less painful as we melted into the soft, pillowy, flufliness of the souffle. Our server was on point and she even entertained my request for a kitchen tour! (EEEEK!!! hello chocolate room!) i can't wait to go back! pro tip: you get free parking for the rest of the night! so we'll be coming here pre-symphony, pre- drinks at purple, w, etc. pps. they make their chocolates in house. ask for an extra truffle to go.

    (5)

  • Gene D.

    Due to a parade in downtown Seattle, we did not make our 11:45AM time. Brunch menu items were not offered when we finally got there at 12:30PM, and we moved forward with lunch without asking about it, as we were the ones who were late. Other than the tempura lobster roll, nothing really struck me as special. But then, I favor the dinner program. Perhaps a more inspired, clear direction and theme is needed. The asian influence of selections is all there, but it isn't. Confused. If serving wasabe and soy sauce, bring side bowl with food - the bread plate wasn't cool for me to use. Also, some of the beverage glassware does not match glamour of room. The Georgian is still spectacular and I will never tire of it, though. I will still be back!

    (4)

  • Sandy L.

    This is my first SRW experience on dinner. I feel The Georgian was a good pick cos we were there before and the food was great!! Here is SRW rating: Food:3/5: Presentation was nice but not as very declicated. Portion was still huge considering the special pricing. However, i didn't like my caesar salad (mainly it was a whole stick of romaine leaves, not convenient to dinners), the chicken entree was bland and dry while the rice on the side had too intense sauce. Dessert was fine. I would say you will be very satisfied if you know exactly what to order on the SRW menu. My perference would be: tomato soup + scallop + cholocate dessert. Ambiance: still very nice, i just miss the live music... Service: Very attentive from start to finish and I believe there was somewhat because we came in as a big group. Price: 3/5, Yes, you can't beat $28 for 3 course dinner in an up-scale restaurant. But we still end up paying $100 for dinner ( 2 SRW dinners + 1 wine pairing + tips & tax). Yes it is still alot cheaper than full price menu. However, if you consider you will get bigger portion for each course, full selection of menu, great taste for everything + most importantly this is the type of restaurant you mostly go 2-3 times a year....yeah...I definitely don't mind paying more for the wonderful experience rather than going home thinking there was so much left to desire.... Parking: 5/5, either validated or valet parking. So easy.... Bottom line: go back for full price menu. I swear no more SRW....

    (3)

  • P H.

    Review based on Seattle weeks lunch: creamy corn soup, fried chicken, chocolate mousse Taste: average nothing stood out, fried chicken was kinda cold and hard... Presentation: average the soup and dessert looked nice but they served potato salad in a jar making it feel like it is premade and fridged for a long time Service: average waiters were very professional but took awhile before coming to you. Place was about half full but it took 30 min for the bill to arrive after finishing. Environment: exceeds expectations high ceilings, large windows, huge chandelier, warm paint, classy silverware. More than what I expected Price: average would be too high if it wasn't for Seattle week. They are normally prices at 30 - 40$ for this meal.

    (3)

  • Ken L.

    Before heading to this restaurant for my final leg of Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW), I crossed my fingers hoping that this will not be like the disappointing Artisanal Brasserie visit and thankfully it was the opposite! Upon arrival into the U shaped driveway to the front of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, we were greeted by the valet person who opened the door for us into the hotel. I am thankful that this valet ticket is validated since it would normally cost about $22+ based on how long you stay there (to be capped at $36 beyond 6 hours). If you come early enough, I recommend that you take advantage of the free valet and visit the neighboring shops near the hotel after you eat. The restaurant is located on the upper level as you take the escalator to the top. As we walk in, we found that the restaurant is just as nice as the rest of the hotel with soaring ceilings, large grass plants and gargantuan chandeliers. The server greeted us and placed a black folded napkin on our laps to start us off. Now, the food... Surprise complimentary item: Ravioli. This is not what you would expect as the server came around each table with a spoon with a drop of tomato, pesto, olive oil and some goat cheese and called it Ravioli. Took it in with a lick and wondered what this really was good for except for dipping bread if they gave me a much much larger amount of this. I overheard the neighboring party ask why this is called Ravioli since it really isn't a Ravioli but I wasn't close enough to hear the answer. Bread and Butter: Next they placed a dish that has 4 different colored butters that were in the shape of mini Andes mints. Four colors are there, standard yellow for regular butter, light greenish for sage, beige tan brown for saffron and darker brown for balsamic. Very interesting as they are soft and spreads easily over the fresh bread with crispy edges. The different butters had just a very slight hint of the flavors that is subtle and creamy. Appetizer: Organic Mixed Green Salad. These fresh mixed greens boasts a small hint of goat cheese, 2 thinly sliced tomatoes that is made crisp (how do they do that?), topped with a truffle white balsamic vinaigrette, beautifully arranged in the center of a long rectangular plate. Excellent taste with just enough differences that keep it interesting throughout. Classic Caesar Salad. Your usual Romaine Lettuce BUT with hand shaved cheese, a black pepper crouton and an out of this world tempura organic free range egg. At first, I asked myself what in heck is this fried anomaly that looks like a hush puppy doing on my Caesar? As I punctured through the crisp golden sphere and discovered that it was filled with a warm yellow yolk! This is an unusual spin on a Caesar that really rocked. Just awesome. Entree: Seared Scallops. Three scallops placed on sliced crisp potatoes, melted baby black leeks and truffle bacon butter sauce. The scallops were seared ideally and melts in your mouth. Best I had in a LONG time. Dessert: Chocolate Explosion. Decedent chocolate bar that is very rich and is topped with pop rocks and a mango passion sorbet. I may have made a mistake ordering this as I am not a real chocolate fan. The dish was a bit sweet for me but I am sure that a choco-lover would be fine with this. Black and White Chocolate Souffle'. This dessert was made to perfection as the souffle' was light and is drizzled with a vanilla sauce (imagine vanilla ice cream melted into a sauce) that isn't too sweet and lightly crusted with black and white chocolate. The texture when you eat is slightly spongy and has a bit of a bread pudding feel to it. Delish. Great service, attention to detail, elegant ambiance, along with the professional execution of their three course meal deserves all five stars in my book.

    (5)

  • Margaret S.

    Ok... First of all, I love the staff here. My family and I come here often enough and I just have to say that the atmosphere and service is top notch. They really try to make you feel as comfortable as possible. I am a big fan of the 3 and 5 course offerings. They give a good variety and allow you to enjoy whats in season. My favorite dish I've had so far are the scallops. Just cooked so well and it was served with a creamy leek side which I adore. I most recently tried the black cod with the squid ink risotto which was quite different but delicious. I will say that when we came in last week, my mothers steak was not up to par by any means. Very overcooked and not like our usual experience with the dish. Im sure they will make up for it next time.

    (5)

  • Andy G.

    Everything was really lovely, but the hostess could stand some improvement - took some doing to be seated for lunch about 7 minutes until 12 noon when the restaurant officially starts serving lunch. I'm not used to being told "no" in a luxury hotel like that. The only response that should be given is "certainly sir, right this way". I was there with clients and everything was great - the presentation was phenomenal, my scallops were beyond fantastic. Truly, I've had "huge diver scallops" a million times but these I will definitely remember. The bed of wilted greens and potatoes/mushrooms the scallops arrived on were just as good as the scallops themselves. My guests' meals looked equally wonderful. The only criticism is the tomato soup... it had foam on top. Foam was an unfortunate product of the late nineties and really... I cant believe any chef would use it again. It's unattractive and not tasty, and is so dated.

    (4)

  • Jackie T.

    We came here for a celebratory dinner and left feeling full and happy. Unlike other fine dining establishments in Seattle, here your coat and tie are appreciated! Leave your jeans at home. Order a glass of wine. Enjoy the 3-piece jazz band. Have a conversation with your dining partner. Service was attentive and quick. The meal exceeded expectations. Generous portions! The filet was cooked to perfection and the sides were heavenly. Save room for the black and white souffle! You will not regret it.

    (5)

  • Vanessa H.

    Lets be clear I have no problem paying as much as I need to for a good time, but this is unbelievable! This review is for afternoon tea. Not high tea folks, high tea is dinner. To be fair the tea was very very good. The food as equally lovely! However everything else was disappointing to say the least, I feel I just got hoodwinked out of quite a bit of money. First thing was our waiter could hardly speak English, this might be ok for the local pho place but not at a hotel of this caliber. Not only that but we did not feel welcome or pampered at all, something I expect. He did not check on us at all and after returning from the bathroom my napkin was not folded or was i helped with my chair. Then valet was 18 dollars? Ok insult to injury! Give me a break we were your guests. I have never never had to pay for valet! 150$ later and very angry! Suggestions take some tips from the ritz or canalis on how to treat your guests and do some remodeling the bathrooms are embarrassing.

    (1)

  • noell b.

    Tea at the Georgian room had been on my list for a long time. My husband me and my good friend (also a new mom) there as a belated mother's day gift. I love Fairmont hotels, and my favorite tea experience of all time is tea at the Fairmont Empress. I have to say, though, while the food was pretty good (especially the champagne jello with fresh berries), it left something to be desired. The service was average, and the room seemed a little run down. I'm not sure if it is just the difference between Vancouver BC/Victoria, and Seattle, but it seemed more like a novelty and the other guests were there for parties (two baby showers and a bridal shower while we were there), and the nature of sharing space with that kind of party really effected the experience. It wasn't bad, but I've had better.

    (2)

  • Sin-Yaw W.

    The problem is, the dishes are a bit too rich. We opened with pork belly and foie gras for appetizers. The foie gras was rich and tasty almost good enough for dessert. I had the 3-course with wine pairing ($69). Caesar salad has a slack of Parmesan cheese underneath the romaine. Quite interestingly done. The chicken is wrapped with bacon like meat. Tender and juicy. The risotto on the side is a bit weird. Of course we got the suffle. It is chocolate and a baked a bit more than usual, but I like it that way. The Macaroon is a bit disappointing as if put in the fridge a bit too long. The basil sorbet is also on the strange side. Overall, excellent services, excellent foods, and very classy decor. Surprise, it is actually not that expensive. Yes, I am a big fan.

    (4)

  • Sara M.

    We dined here (back in 2008) just before seeing Jerry Seinfeld. We used our Entertainment book coupon and it was some of the best money spent! It has a warm, european charm to in with dark mohogany throughout but still very much upscale. I still remember they had a gulf prawn special that was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Even after all these years, I yearn to return. It's a must go!

    (5)

  • Annie C.

    I can't believe this place doesn't have all 5 star ratings. I've been to the Georgian twice now. The first time we had lunch in the restaurant to check it out as a possible small wedding dinner venue. Lunch was delicious - the menu was varied and there were extra small treats like the wonderful bread plate. I had the crab and salmon melt which the waiter was honest about - a bit heavy - but worth it since it was delicious. The portions were generous for the quality of food and I left full and happy. We returned for my brother & sister-in-law's wedding dinner with 10 people in the private room. It was by far the most reasonably priced private dining at a fine-dining restaurant in Seattle. On top of the great price, the ambiance was elegant and it saved us having to decorate the room. The service was impeccable - they made sure that we had a fantastic evening and we couldn't have chosen a better place. The food was extraordinary - with every course that came out we were more and more impressed. We are still talking about that amazing crab bisque, scallops, steak, pork belly, and oysters. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I hope that more Seattleites try it! Since it's in a hotel I think it doesn't get as much attention as if it was a standalone restaurant - but it should!

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    We drove to Seattle to experience afternoon tea at The Georgian which is located in the Fairmont Hotel. The setting was elegant, decor beautiful and the place settings gave us high hopes of a really special time. We should have left when they first brought out the tea sandwiches, savories and scones. The expectation was that they were all made in house but from the look of it, they had spent some time in the freezer somewhere. Starting at the top, the scones were a bit oily, more like a biscuit. The jam and Devonshire cream were fine. My tea sandwiches had a noticeable fish smell, while there was salmon and a shrimp based choice there, the smell was a bit much. Finally, the "Sweets" plate was just so disappointing. You could see a better selection, superior workmanship and tastier variety at Wholefoods. The Passion Fruit Macaroon Pop was just inedible, so sweet that it had no real flavor at all. The tea was actually very good and they did bring us an additional pot although in the beginning we were told that they would only refill with hot water. The service was marginal. That is based on not that they didn't do things like refill water etc but rather they had no problem interrupting our conversation to refill the water! When going for an experience, we were really not interested in chit chat with the waitstaff. There seemed to be no level of training there for such an establishment. The setting, as I stated, looked beautiful. The experience was marred by the fact that they also were serving lunch in the same space. There was a table with young girls having tea and they were very quiet and behaved, no issues there. However, three women came in with strollers and babies that, well, acted like babies so the crying was a bit of a damper on the mood. All this for $39 plus tax and gratuity....a bit over $100. I would skip this and spend your afternoon someplace really great in Seattle, maybe someplace that has a real pastry chef on staff and cares about quality.

    (1)

  • Tim G.

    What a magnificent setting for afternoon tea. The tea, scones, sandwiches, and savories were very good, but not outstanding. I was unhappy that one small pot of tea is all you get--at $39 a person, tea seconds, or a larger pot, should be standard. The selection of teas is limited.

    (4)

  • Candi K.

    Came here with my coworkers for lunch. Had reservations and was promptly seated. The food was very good. I got the Caesar salad and a Burger (took home over half). We all got a specialty lemonade and was really good (has the passion fruit & mango one) . It's pretty pricey place though. The service was slow. Really slow. We would be finished and the empty plates were Just sitting for at least 10 mins between each course.

    (3)

  • Kyoni R.

    This was by far the most work I ever did for an event. I had 18 people for SRW. I had to sign a 5 page contract. But it came up all 5 stars. Food was marvelous, Company was great, and ambiance was splendid. Service was top notch to the tee. The smiles on my guests faces was the highlight of the night for me.

    (4)

  • Robyn S.

    WOW! WOW! ...and WOW! This place is gorgeous!! We came here before a show at the 5th Avenue Theater. I read the yelp reviews and noticed that a lot of people love coming here during Restaurant Week (which I have already decided - I will too!) but I didn't know exactly what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with our entire experience. As everyone pointed out - this is one classy joint! The decor makes you think you're in a fancy ballroom from the early 1900's - except for the fact that a Seattle Metro bus drives by every 10 min :) We started off with 2 cocktails - Manhattans. They were done right. We were brought an amuse bouche - a deconstructed baked potato. Basically it tasted like sour cream ice cream with bacon bits...I didn't care for it, but my boyfriend loved it. They also brought out 4 flavored butters and crackers. Yum! For our appetizer - we ordered their version of a caprese salad..it was beautifully plated. For dinner, we both ordered the $49 three-course menu. My bf got a caesar salad, (t was a long strip of cheese, topped with a half romaine head then topped with a crouton as big as the lettuce head!! It looked amazing!) and steak with mashed potatoes. I got the tomato soup with a chilled prawn and lemon foam...meh - I didn't care for it....but my entree - scallops with truffle butter and fingerling potatoes....OHMYGOSH! To die for. There were real shaved truffles scattered about on my plate. Best scallop dish ever. EVER! The dessert that was brought out was a limencello martini - basically sorbet and huckleberries floating in limoncello topped with a churro. Sounds weird, but was good! Service was great, food was amazing and ambiance was top notch. I cannot wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Ashraf M.

    Fantastic food with spectacular service and great presentation in a beautiful room.

    (5)

  • Julian G.

    Went here for lunch with a group. It was surprisingly affordable. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals, me included. The services was outstanding as was the decor. I rarely judge restaurants on little things but if im going to a 'high end' place i expect nothing but perfection. So if anyone from The Georgian is reading this PLEASE don't force your wait staff to wear those cheap tacky name badges. These sorts of things are reserved for Denny's and IHop's. Not fine dining... Honestly those badges stick out in my brain just as much as the food does.. Which is real bad.

    (4)

  • Melissa C.

    Just went there for Dine Around Seattle... The atmosphere was very romantic and the service was pretty good, but the food was really just okay... The crab bisque was very salty; as for entree, my boyfriend ordered the steak which was overcooked and my scallops tasted frozen and chemically processed. The wine pairing was pretty good value considering we got 2 glasses for $15 extra. Even the desserts are just okay, which was quite disappointing since this place is know for their chocolates and high tea. Oh one more thing: despite on open table it says parking at the hotel is validated when you dine at Georgian, it doesn't apply for dine around so we had to pay for parking... Definitely not worth $30 per head, let alone at least $30 per entree!

    (2)

  • Jun W.

    FANCY! If you don't have table manners, please excuse yourself and make a reservation after that's been taken care of. The food is good; the service is exceptional; the atmosphere.. a lil too classy for me for my day and age, but you really get what you pay for.

    (5)

  • Tom B.

    The Georgian was our choice for my wife and my anniversary this year. Its inside of the the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle which is one of the older fancier hotels. The Georgian is less of a separate establishment in the hotel and is really The Georgian Room. Don't let this discourage as it is all together a fancy and romantic experience, with really amazing food and service. I got the pork belly appetizer which was amazing. Just the right amount of browning with excellent flavor. For the main course I got the rib eye cut finished with red wine demiglaze and peppercorn crust. It was cooked exactly how I asked, though it was a but more fatty than I would have preferred. Along with it was seasone carrots and bone marrow which really fit well with the meal and was quite good. Finally for desert I got a lemon lime cake with all kinds of goodness on the plate. It was as a very unique presentation and the contrasting flavors of the lemon and the lime were oh so beautiful. The service was super professional and excellent. We had plenty of time to ourselves and they always seemed to know just when to come and provide service. The Georgian was quite an amazing experience, with quite the price tag. The only reason it gets four stars is that the cut of meat was not quite as good as I have had at other places in the same league as The Georgian. Would definitely go back, just would probably get the NY strip next time. Highly recommend for a fancy and/or romantic dinner.

    (4)

  • Lynne O.

    The menu selection, even on more limited dine out options, is varied and appeals to a broad spectrum of taste. The food and presentation are memorable. Very creative and delicious foods prepared fresh. No worry about additives or chemicals in their food. The wait staff is excellent in all ways, attentive and observant; they never hover. This is one of my gold standard restaurants, by which I evaluate all other restaurants. I love eating here.

    (5)

  • Sunny H.

    They do not validate parking for lunch or afternoon tea. Only dinner. I wasn't all that impressed with the afternoon tea. It's nice but it didn't blow my mind. Especially for $50 per person. It was worth a try but will most likely will not return. Service was great. I just didn't think the food nor the tea was all that impressive.

    (3)

  • R M.

    We have dined here several times. They never fail to disappoint. As expensive as it is, we always leave feeling we got value for our dollar. As far total experience, this is mostly likely the best restaurant in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Nina H.

    I came here today with a coworker for Seattle Restaurant Week lunch and it was AMAZING! It's tucked away inside the Fairmont Hotel and it's really elegant, the decor is simply beautiful and very classy. The restaurant itself doesn't really feel like a typical restaurant because there's a lot of light and it's pretty spread out and well, you're inside a hotel. Usually, hotel restaurants aren't the best, but The Georgian is pretty top notch. Their SRW menu was really good and I had a tough time choosing between the halibut and the tofu medallions, but saw the arugula on the halibut so went with that instead. I also got the seafood louie salad which was a huge portion actually even if it didn't look like it. They are also super generous with the fresh shrimp which was very tasty! The food was beautiful and really extraordinary, their halibut tasted divine too. My coworker also got the soup of the day which was the split pea soup and a Caesar salad. She enjoyed the soup and told me to write about how good it was. :) I also really enjoyed the starter bread, it was unique and a variety of chips, bread and I'm not sure what else it was. The service was so perfect that it almost made me uncomfortable because I got there for the early lunch around 11:30 and it was super empty. The servers were so polite and very attentive. I also found out that the back dining room can fit up to 14 people which might be a great option for a private dinner too. I'll have to keep that in mind for work parties. All in all, I would definitely come back to try their afternoon tea or dinner because prices are reasonable for downtown Seattle and the quality of food they prepare. I also loved that they had a unique menu with the different health-conscious options for vegans, diabetics, etc. That was super thoughtful.

    (5)

  • Darlene L.

    I went with some girlfriends for a birthday dinner during restaurant week, so granted it was much cheaper than usual, but I'm definitely hoping to go back. We had the three course deal, and all three courses were fantastic. They have the best raspberry sorbet I'd ever had. The seared scallops were very good. The best part was that we were all given complimentary amuse bouches, which were smoked salmon and goat cheese (I think it was goat cheese), and we were also all given complimentary jellies and chocolates at the end. Couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and amazing dinner.

    (5)

  • Traci M.

    We came to the Georgian for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The service from every single person on staff was impeccable and accommodating. We had the prawn cocktail, which was very good and a fun presentation (served in a giant ice block!). We also had the veal and lamb, which were very generous portions and tasted phenomenal. I can't wait to come back to the Georgian for our next special occasion!

    (5)

  • Farah K.

    Came here for lunch on a Sunday with a friend. Very charming decor. Everything was presented very well. They give you a variety of complimentary bread and cheese chips to start. Service is a bit slow, but I think it's nice that they don't rush you. I got the halibut which was amazing. For dessert, I got a lime sorbet which was more fancy than I expected. It had merengue and a sweet crispy cracker in it. So delicious!

    (4)

  • Brigid T.

    I recently came to the Georgian for a birthday party and was amazed by the grandeur of the dining room right away. Tall ceilings, white table clothes, elegant chandeliers, impeccably dressed wait staff. From first looks, a show stopper. We sat in a private room, which sat 12 people very comfortably and gave some privacy from the main dining room. Our server Tony was professional and polite and always there for questions on the menu or drink selections. Before the starters, they offered us bread service, which came with four different homemade butters and homemade hot bread. Some of the butters included a basil butter and a balsamic butter. They were delicious on the hot bread. For my starter I ordered the crab bisque, which was presented in a soup bowl with some dungeness crab and two small crab cakes, which a server then poured the hot soup over, right in front of me. The soup was a light orange in color and a creamy texture. Unfortunately, the soup was a little bland; it just needed a little more seasoning. For my entree I ordered the rack of lamb, cooked medium-rare. The lamb had a stone mustard crust and was cooked perfectly, but my cut of lamb was a little fatty and had too much cartilage for my taste. The sides were a mashed potato and pea puree. The pea puree tasted like green grass and the mashed potato was again lacking seasoning. The rack also game with some blanched greens, which were delicious and some nice roasted beef, which was one of my favorite things on the plate. I was expecting a little more, considering the price, but there were some reasonable priced 3-course and 5-course pre fixed menus, which I would recommend to order and had a wine pairing option as well. The 3-course started at $55 and the 5-course started at $72, I believe. Also, if you dine at The Georgian, for dinner only, they validate parking for their garage and valet parking service. Overall the service was great and The Georgian had an amazing atmosphere, but the food I felt was lack-luster and didn't reflect the price. Next time, I'll have to try the pre-fix and give it another try.

    (3)

  • Carnissa L.

    I've been coming here for afternoon tea for years. Great service, food and tea selection. Its hard not to fall in love with this place when you're surrounded by such gorgeous decor - especially the chandeliers. Overall, the experience is great!

    (5)

  • Nora H.

    This review is for tea service only I want to give this place a higher ranking because it's amazing. But then I add the detractors up and it takes stars away. So let's get to the list Pros: - amazing atmosphere. Beautiful art-deco dining room that radiates elegance. - the Waiters were all polite, very nice, and answered all questions we had. - the food. Amazing. Some a little experimental and not normal things you'd find on a tea menu, but delicious none the less. - we came for a birthday and we were given chocolate covered strawberries to share. A nice surprise for us (but not so much the birthday girl who hates strawberries. Gave us all a good laugh though) Cons: - WAAAAAAYYYYYY overpriced. And that's my gripe with Tea at the Georgian. You're not paying for the tea service, you're paying for the atmosphere. And if you're rolling in money or it's a special occasion, than this place is great. If you are a casual afternoon tea seeker like my friends and I, this place costs too much. I'm glad we went for a birthday, but we won't be back unless we have a realllllyyyy good reason. - Portion size- while the food was delicious, this is the only place I've left tea feeling hungry. That coupled with the price made me grumpy. Go if: you have cash to spare or you're looking to impress a date. Otherwise go to the Queen Mary over in the U District or La Romanza in West Seattle

    (3)

  • Kat L.

    After two years of waking past their window, I have finally found myself inside thanks to Restaurant Week. We didn't have a lunch reservation but were able to get a table for two right away. I was shocked at how "fancy" getting seated was. I.e. they placed the napkin on my lap for me! The lure of this place is the ambiance. It's an adorable Victorian decor (think Downton Abbey). RW tends to bring out the worst quality food in restaurants -- but I was happy with my $15 lunch. I am very intrigued to come back to try their real menu. The only negative thing I have to say is the confusion of finding the place when coming in from the Fremont front desk. We had to walk around to find where we were going. The "business directory" is not the place to go -- so don't waste yoru time there.

    (4)

  • Kenya C.

    A girlfriend and I went for Afternoon Tea. Although the aspects of the service received and certain components of the food served were less than perfect, the positives outweigh the negatives due to the history and beauty of the Georgian. The real star of the show is of course, the absolutely gorgeous room. I loved the classically elegant interior and beautiful architecture, and we were both delighted upon our arrival. However, there was an almost immediate disconnect with the lackluster attitude of the disinterested and unfriendly hostess. We were shown to a tiny table along the side of the room. I found this a bit strange since we had a reservation for tea, and other ladies having tea seated at larger tables in the center of the room. After I mentioned to our server that we had booked tea, she went off to check our reservation. She came back and said there had been some confusion with our reservation, and she came back many minutes later to move us to another table. This was a little off-putting, since there were only 3 other sets of people in the room, and it was nearing the end of tea service time (we had a 2pm reservation). After some more waiting, our waiter came over to get our orders and begin tea service. Our experience improved after this, since he was much more attentive and polite than the first two ladies who had been helping us. Great staff changes everything, and while I wasn't overwhelmed by the hostess, the waiter's cheerful attitude and expertise had us smiling in no time. I'm so sorry I don't remember his name, because he deserves praise. The tea was lovely, but I did feel that some of the food choices could have been better quality (the desserts and scones were nice, it was really the finger sandwiches that seemed a bit unappetizing. They didn't seem that fresh). In spite of the little "off" things I mentioned, we still had a really nice time. There's no where else in Seattle that you can sit in a lovely room and have quality time with your girlfriends in this way.

    (4)

  • Sarah A.

    Last month my co-workers and I took advantage of a long lunch and walked up to The Georgian, just a few blocks from our office, for a Seattle Restaurant Week treat. The Georgian, located inside the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, is a AAA 4 Diamond restaurant featuring French-inspired Northwest cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Gavin Stephenson... Fancy! Lunch was 3 courses for $15. We started off with delicious, soft bread infused with sun dried tomatoes -- this stuff was absolutely amazing! Then I had the Butter Lettuce with Pickled Radish and Speck Ham Crisp. It was really yummy, I think because of the goat cheese on top, but I wasn't a huge fan of the twisty bread thingy, which I thought tasted kind of stale. I was pretty hungry that day, so I immediately gravitated toward the burger, and was not disappointed. I've come to learn that Beecher's cheese makes everything better, and in case you're wondering what duck fries are (because I was), they are thick, hand cut fries cooked in duck fat. They were delicious. And the burger... oh em gee. It's right up there with some of the best burgers I've ever had in my life, and I would go back any time and pay full price for a repeat. Dessert was a tough choice, but I went with the chocolate and caramel dish (mainly because I'm not really a fan of pumpkin. I wasn't disappointed! Some people would probably think this dessert is too rich, but I've had quite a sweet tooth these days, and I loved it! And then I rolled myself back down the street to the office. Seriously, I was absolutely stuffed! Even though the portions weren't huge, the richness of all the courses totally filled me up and I left fat and happy.

    (4)

  • Steve M.

    This was an experience that I will never forget. As high end as you can get. I think every one should at least try this place once in their life. It was the most fabulous meal I have EVER had! I had the 7 course meal. The wines and course matched perfectly. The service was stellar! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Rrr V.

    Host/ess: 4.4 Wait person: 4.1 Food; Taste, Presentation: 4.4 Property: Ambiance, Style, Decor: 4.6 Seattle dining in its most elegant setting.

    (4)

  • Yang X.

    I'm not the best one to evaluate this restaurant because I just had a breakfast buffet there, not lunch or dinner. The buffet was too much overpriced probably because it was in the 5-star hotel.

    (2)

  • Charlene L.

    Walk into this place and feel like you're Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman.. but only after her makeover! You feel like a million bucks when coming here! And here's why.... The ambiance itself is beautiful... no you will not get a modern, chic, trendy feel when you enter into the Fairmont Hotel. But what you will get is a sense of elegance, class, and luxury instead. The Georgian continues this theme, and is accented by the floor to ceiling windows that create natural light to shine bright on their gorgeous floral arrangements and pristine room. Although an elegant restaurant, this place makes you feel like you've walked into a (HUGE) living of your British great grandmother's place that might be strategically placed near a botanical garden.. it's warm, welcoming, ready for you to enjoy your meal and/or tea on these plush sofas/chairs that create a Victorian atmosphere! The Experience, you ask??! I've been here on several accounts for breakfast and lunch. Most recently, I threw a baby shower here.. what that really means is, I made a reservation for a group of ladies to enjoy breakfast here. The mother-to-be wanted to keep her shower simple, with no fussiness of elaborate games, activities etc... as a result, we thought a simple but classy breakfast at The Georgian would be suitable. Upon arrival, I was escorted into a private room for our party. Although I did not request it and not an additional charge, it was a perfect place to enjoy the exclusive moment, making it feel even more special than it was. The servers came often to check on us, and we never felt ignored. On to the important part.. does the food live up to the image? Absolutely! For this occurrence we focused on the breakfast buffet. At $26 per person, you are able to indulge on the most delicious treats! Though not a huge variety, you are presented with quality! -Eggs: Yes there's the traditional scrambled eggs, that are light, fluffy and moist. But, let's focus on the crustless quiche... my golly, it's like I was eating pure butter!! It was heavenly! There had to be some cream making it almost like a custard with more density to it! Perfectly seasoned, and chunks of melted cheese... wow, I'm hungry now! -Potatoes: Sure, all breakfast places serve potatoes.. but these potatoes were again, seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. No overcooked, mushy taters, here.. and don't even think about the under cooked ones, because they won't be in sight. These tasted roasted then baked for a crispy coating on the outside then might have been drenched in butter to create that smooth, silky texture. How can potatoes taste this good?! -Bacon/Sausage: Although both were awesome, I'm more of a bacon person. No, I do not want to try oily bacon that limps when you pick it up. No, I do not want to feel like I have to blot my bacon due to the grease that drips down, and No, I do not want to eat dry, thin-sliced bacon because the chef cannot create this crispiness on thick slices. Well Yelpers, say NO, no more! Because you won't have any of these issues here! The bacon was thick sliced, crispy, and meaty all at the same time! YUM! Oink Oink, get in my belly! -Pastries/fruits/desserts: Looking at the spread, made my non-existent diabetes go up a few notches! Ooey gooey sweet glazes over carb goodness? Count me in! A variety to suit all palettes.. from simple things like croissants to sticky pecan buns! The fruit was fresh and constantly refilled making it always cold! After all, who can resist some cool, refreshing watermelon?! Oh, and the individual mini desserts like creme bruleed bananas foster pudding, fruit parfaits, etc.. well let's just hope you wore your stretchy pants :) All the rest: I appreciated minor touches to make it stand out. For example, there was an actual honey comb 2 feet wide by 8 inches.. almost looked like a wooden plank. This was strategically angled and placed about a foot above an empty glass jaw so as the fresh honey drips you can add this into your hot bowl of steel cut oats, or tea! Not only was this beautiful, but it was delicious! Another cute thing I noticed.. the milk for the cereal were bottled in glass soda bottles.. imagine coca cola bottles (minus the curve)... you can pick out your preferred milk based on bottle cap colors.. red for 2%, orange for skim milk! So Cool! For $26 breakfast buffet, The Georgian is making luxury affordable. The quality of food amazed me for a buffet, and the elegant touches along the way made me feel like I was whisked away to a fairy castle. This is a great place to really enjoy your breakfast versus just fueling up your body.. come here, especially when you have a special occasion as it's a great way to showcase the importance of it :)

    (4)

  • Stacy T.

    Yum. It's rare when you go to a restaurant and every item you order is a winner! Well, that happened when I went to lunch with my mom here. We shared the crab cake atop an avocado puree. It was accompanied by half an avocado and some grapefruit slices. I don't think I've had a better pairing with a crab cake! The crab cake is the same (I believe) as the one at Shuckers downstairs, which is to say it doesn't disappoint! In fact, it's my 2nd favorite crab cake in the city! At this point, our server brought out a wood plank with bread (delicious roasted red pepper, I think), olive tapenade, house made potato chips, and house made parmesan cheese crisps. FYI - they also serve those cheese crisps as a complimentary bar snack over at Shuckers! We went with 2 entrees. The scallops and pork belly came with red wine risotto. Everything was tasty, but I felt each element was better separately than in a coherent meal. My mom didn't care for the pork belly as it was seasoned with Chinese five spice. I've definitely had better pork belly, but don't get me wrong - I ate it all. The 2nd entree was the steelhead with crispy skin atop potato salad. They sure do know how to cook a mean fish dish here. Both menu items came with their tomato jam, which is so good! I could eat their tomato jam on bread for lunch every day! Portions are a bit on the smaller side, but the quality is so good it's more than fine! And with the Passport Unlimited card, it can't be beat! We've already made plans to go back for Afternoon Tea!

    (5)

  • Gisselle L.

    Came here for Restaurant Week. Note that they do not validate parking if you are ordering from the Restaurant Week menu which I think is absurd seeing that you are still paying for food from this restaurant but I digress. I would rate this place 3.75 (partially because of the parking situation) I had the Roasted Sugar Pie Pumpkin Soup- Brussels Sprouts, Maple Bacon which was really good and really hot so I took my time eating eat. My husband got the Smoked Wild Salmon Rillettes- Crème Fraiche, Cornichons, Rye Snap which he really enjoyed (ask for additional bread for this dish as the snaps weren't enough and my husband thought it tasted better on the bread). We both got the 72 Hour Braised Beef Short Rib- Fresh Horseradish, Whipped Potato, Seasonal Root Vegetables for the entree which was simply delicious. For dessert we both got the Dark Chocolate Ganache- Fernet Branca, Marcona-Almond which came with mint ice cream and was really rich to the point that I couldn't finish it all (in hindsight we should have each ordered something different for dessert). We got the wine pairings for the first two courses which were really good and definitely worth it and also the service throughout the dinner was great. Overall I would come back here and hope that they validate my parking

    (4)

  • Chu N.

    The Georgian has been degraded in terms of service and food quality over years. The server used to scrap away the residue on the table when changing dish, but I didn't get this nowadays. The black angus beef burger was terrible. The patty was hard and seemed pre-frozen at very low temperature. There was no juice from the beef patty at all. I didn't feel like I was dining at the Georgian at all. background: lunch time during $15 restaurant week. Service and food compared to previous restaurant week occurrences.

    (3)

  • Stef M.

    Afternoon tea here is really fun. I've been a few times, but recently stopped by for a small bridal shower in their private room. Our server was perfect, the tea is great (wish they had a larger selection of black teas, though) and the food was excellent. Fresh scones with dried cranberries, clotted cream and raspberry jam, finger sandwiches (I loved the shrimp one) and a selection of tiny desserts. I'll definitely be back :)

    (5)

  • Aaron B.

    One of the best restaurants in Seattle -- this place is phenomenal!!! I've been here for both lunch and dinner and every single course was outstanding. The most memorable have been the desserts, which is unusual for me. I would highly recommend the churro with the Colombian chocolate. The food is also excellent, make sure you order novel dishes as the chefs really do awesome things. For example the trout features the taste of celery, but uses the leaves to avoid the crunchy consistency. Of course everything is prepared perfectly and presented very well. The service is very professional and goes along with the high prices. If you are looking for a nice meal out, this place is totally worth traveling to!

    (5)

  • Katherine L.

    Me and my friend went here primary for drinks... A lot of drinks. Their service was nothing less than excellent and they were all so friendly! I would go here if you're looking for great service. The food and drinks we had were alright, not bad but just normal...

    (4)

  • Melissa L.

    i heart the georgian. it is pricey, so something i only come to on a special occasion, but they've never disappointed me. my recent excursion was to celebrate my 1 year anniversary with the hubs. a couple of tips - you can usually find last minute reservations on a saturday night when you're looking to go out on a whim and valet parking is comped with your dinner (dinner only, not lunch). we did the tasting menu and since i'm pregnant, they were so great at accommodating they very un-fun needs of a pregnant lady (nothing raw, nothing under cooked, foie and pate are iffy (SAD!!!)). our server was great about making alternative suggestions and checking in to make sure they would be to my liking. everything was SO good, from start to finish and the presentations were all outstanding. i got to try short ribs, pork belly, scallops, the crab bisque, black cod with squid ink risotto, i was completely stuffed by the end of it. i've come for SRW as well and sometimes the portions can be a little disappointing, but they do a really good job of treating SRW as it should be treated. i've also come for tea time which was soooo much fun and quite the experience. while the food isn't as great as dinner, i'd recommend trying it at least once just to be able to cross off tea time from your bucket list.

    (5)

  • Jamie K.

    I've been here twice now for afternoon tea. I'm comparing this to teas I've had at other Fairmonts as well as high tea in other hotels and tea rooms. I was less than impressed my first time at the Georgian several years ago and my second visit, today, has sealed the deal. The food: the pistachio and apricot scones were odd and very strongly flavored. There's no way you could make use of the jam and cream provided, since they clashed. The sandwiches were OK, I was disappointed in the honeyed baked brie, which was more of a dry creme puff with a small chuck of brie instead of cream. No discernable honey flavor. The lemon poppy muffin was super dry and inedible, even with the strange syringe containing two drips of a raspberry sauce. The macaroon shell cracked to bits and the inside was tough and chewy, not delicate like macaroons usually are. The tea: yeah, they brought both of us the wrong tea. See below for why we didn't bother saying anything. The service: the Georgian is either understaffed, or poorly staffed. There wasn't a table ready for us, even though we had a reservation. When the server came to take our order she kind of zoned out and did this weird pause thing. We were both looking at her like her battery had run out and i was about to ask if she was ok when she started up again to take our order. Our table was the only one that didn't have milk, which we noticed after our tea came. Since we had nothing, I asked for cream (don't start, I prefer cream), but was told that I would be brought milk as it would go better with the tea I had ordered. Um... Okay... Not what I asked for, but maybe they don't have cream? No clue. She was going to bring me milk whether I liked it or not. She didn't bring me milk. She went to the kitchen, came back out, visited some other tables, back to the kitchen, made the rounds again. I still haven't had more than a sip because: no milk. She came back to the table to feel our pots and ask how we were doing on hot water. We're fine on hot water, because we haven't started drinking tea because: no milk. Tower with treats came out. "And I be right back with that milk." By now I've finished my water (which was never refilled during the rest of our tea). Milk arrives. We ask about my mom's prosecco, since she got the boozy tea. I finally drink my tea (this is now noticeably not the right tea, but it's taken an hour to get to this, so whatever) It's a small pot so by the time we get to the sweets I need more hot water. We ask for hot water; this is a tea room, this is not an unreasonable request. Hot water is apparently tasked out to another server and arrives 20 minutes later. The atmosphere: what could once pass for classic in the lobby and terrace now looks dingy, dark, and below the Fairmont brand's standard. The Georgian itself is gorgeous and bright and a delight to be in, but you have to get through grandpa's study to get to it. Off putting. It's a little stuffy, not many people look like they're having fun in there. Sorry Fairmont, tea fail.

    (2)

  • Opal D.

    Came to The Georgian for afternoon tea this past weekend. Everything tasted wonderful and service was spectacular. A great way to spend an afternoon with a couple friends.

    (5)

  • Kim W.

    Excellent food. Great for leisurely lunch. However, service is slow and impersonal. Four of us went for lunch, and the service was so slow that one in our party had to leave before his food came.

    (3)

  • Nathan H.

    I am a little late writing this review but, I wanted to make sure I mentioned it. We came during August for the special 5 course honey extraction menu. First course was a root salad with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Second Course was Honey Rubbed Pork Belly with a savory waffle and truffle butter. Third Course was Honey Cured and Smoke Salmon. Fourth Course was a Cheese plate with creamed honey, and some other items I can't recall. And I can't remember what the dessert was other than delicious...some sort of fruit, honey ice cream mixture. As always, the staff was on point. Won, our waiter was charming and efficient, always there when needed but never invasive. I have been coming here for a few years now and I have always enjoyed the experience and can highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • Cameron H.

    I have had the pleasure of eating here several times. Every time they have surprised me with excellent table service and obviously fantastic food. The master servers are all you could expect from professionals. They are kind, fast, informative and have lots of options at their disposal to make your meal PERFECT! My favorite dining experience here was for brunch. I ate the buffet. All of it. It was limited in options, but i rather enjoy 6 choices of amazing dishes over 30 crappy ones. A mountain of french pastries and delicacies, fresh honey comb, quiche to die for. The space used to be UW seattle years ago so it has the vaulted ceiling, all wood, old school feel to the restaurant. I will always recommend the georgian and hope to return soon!

    (5)

  • Joann U.

    Ate here for Seattle Restaurant Week. I highly suggest making a reservation, the restaurant area isn't too big and it can get full. I totally felt like royalty eating here (or even just being at the Fairmont makes you feel special). Our waiter was very attentive to us. Because it's Restaurant Week, lunch was only $15 (entree + dessert). Appetizers: Crab Cake (so good, lots of crab in the cake) and Creamy Clam Chowder Entree: Adult Grilled Cheese (fancy looking, although i expected more than 2 pieces. Hubby really wanted grilled cheese because it's grilled cheese day) and Salmon Steelhead with English Pea Risotto (so good and the salmon was cooked to perfection!) Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie. I really want to try their afternoon tea next. There was a special party that came through and got to be in their private room. Everyone was dressed up super fancy with long dresses and what not

    (5)

  • Alyssa A.

    I went here with a friend for Restaurant Week and I was very impressed by the decor. It's the perfect place to go for an afternoon tea. The food itself was disappointing, considering how much it regularly costs. The portions were meager, and the taste was good, but not spectacular. I had a taste of my friend's dessert which was so sweet that neither of us could finish it! I forgot what it was, but it had ice cream, bananas, and too much sugar.

    (3)

  • Nadia K.

    While planning my Seattle itinerary, I stumbled upon an article from a couple years back naming The Fairmont Olympic Hotel as one of the best hotels for Afternoon Tea. Built on what was originally the site of the first campus of the University of Washington, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is one of the Seattle's most celebrated historic landmarks and a premier luxury hotel home to the award-winning restaurant, The Georgian - an elegant AAA 4 Diamond restaurant featuring French-inspired Northwest cuisine and Afternoon Tea. As a big fan of tea, I was sold and just had to figure how to get my friends on board. But being such awesome friends, they were up for anything; including their very first Afternoon Tea. Lucky for them, it will most likely be the grandest and most elegant they experience as The Georgian is a splendid setting with high ceilings, large Palladian windows and spectacular chandeliers. The Georgian offers two tea menus: the Traditional Georgian Tea ($39 per person) and the Olympic Tea ($49 per person) which is the Georgian Tea plus your choice of a glass of Prosecco, Mimosa or Kir Royale. We were feeling super fancy so we opted for a glass of the French cocktail with our tea. As we sipped on the bubbly, we took in the scents of some of the loose leafed tea offerings. The cherry rose, a vibrant green tea, was delightful, but as a fan of black tea, I selected the 1907 Blend - a luxury black tea with hints of oak cask and a dusting of delicate citrus created in celebration of the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Centennial Anniversary. Our savories (Smoked Salmon Roulade, English Pea Macaron with Minted Goat Cheese Filling, Truffle Deviled Quail Egg, and Tarragon Crab Salad), house made blueberry lemon scones, and desserts (Chocolate Coconut Cube, Lime Sugared Churro, and Fruit Tart Cherry Rose Tea Shot) were presented beautifully on tiered trays. My favorite savories were the quail egg and crab salad. I could have easily eaten more. The delicious scones were perfect in texture. The sweets were all delightful, but I favored the perfectly bite sized lime sugared churro. While the tea exceeded all my expectations, I was so happy that my friends had the best time as well. They loved the fancy experience and I was delighted to introduce them to it. Afternoon Tea at The Georgian is available Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm and Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling The Georgian directly at (206) 621-7889. The attire for The Georgian is smart casual, but a jacket is not required. A children's tea menu is also available upon request. Menu items are subject to change as they reflect the latest seasonal ingredients.

    (5)

  • Jo L.

    This place is gorgeous, with fantastic service and delicious food. We came here to celebrate my mother's birthday while she was in town, and we had the high tea. The menu's set, but you do get a choice of tea from a pretty decent range. After we made our selections they came out pretty quickly. Also, they have actual sugar lumps. So awesome! I'm a huge fan of cute and fancy little food things, and everything we ate was delightful. The scones had a lovely texture and came out still warm, and everyone had their own little pots of jam and cream. Yum! The sandwiches were delightful, and I really liked the choux pastry thing with the cream cheese inside. There wasn't any egg salad or cucumber finger sandwich to be seen, but that was fine, as the smoked salmon was delicious, and the shrimp was really well done. The top tier was a bunch of little sweets, and I loved the little poppyseed cake with the raspberry injectible. So fun! Too bad my syringe went straight through the cake and oozed raspberry sauce all over my plate, but it was still good. The mint macaron had a lovely texture, with a really delicate, thin shell and then a slightly chewy inside. The cheesecake and chocolate pop was nice too, but a bit too rich for my liking. The staff were gracious, polite and informative. There's a lot of little things on the high tea plate, and they took the time to go through and tell us what each thing was, and noted where there were things that some of the party might have been allergic to. Our waters and our teas were refilled regularly, and even the teapots were topped up with hot water during our meal so we could have hot tea throughout our stay. The place is quite fancy, and definitely one worth dressing up a little for to make it a special occasion. We left feeling full from all the tasty little treats, and would definitely consider coming again when we have something else to celebrate!

    (5)

  • Addie R.

    Atmosphere: 5 The Georgian is beautiful, the dining room is just so exquisite and the soaring ceilings and decor make you feel special. The tables are spaced well apart so you get privacy from other tables. It's really breathtaking when you walk in, one of the prettiest dining rooms in Seattle. Definitely make a reservation, as it does fill up for lunch. Food: 2 I had the king salmon burger with garlic fries and a chicken chop salad. Although I really wanted to like it, I wasn't a big fan. The salmon burger, I expected it to be a fillet, but it was a patty - which I didn't want. And the lettuce was shredded iceberg, which has and always will scream 'cheap' to me. Apart from that, I thought the burger was pretty dry overall, and I didn't finish it because I got tired of struggling with it. The fries were thin and cold and not crispy because they had gone cold. Rarely do I not finish fries but I didn't with these. The chop salad, I had a few bites, but I left it mostly uneaten, which again, is rare for me, but it was awkward to eat and didn't look very appetizing. Maybe I got an off dish? But I was severely unimpressed. Service: 5 The waiter was so friendly and truly, excellent, fast service. All the little touches are appreciated. They have an afternoon tea service, which I will definitely plan on. But I was so unimpressed with the food, I will likely not be back for a lunchtime meal.

    (4)

  • Denise L.

    Always heard positive things about the food but superb things about the service. Finally had a chance to try it out during Dine Around Seattle and it did not disappoint. Everyone has to try this place at least once. The Georgian is within the Fairmont Hotel: a grand historic building with beautiful architecture. The interior is dripping with chandeliers. The entire feel of the hotel is rustic and warm. The restaurant has high ceilings with chandeliers and big, soft curtains, and the room is very elegant and open. We were seated at a spacious booth immediately at our reservation time. The tables were spread out nicely where it felt like a private dining experience (hate restaurants that are too cozy with tables). Our waiter was very kind and no one that we encountered seemed one bit pretentious. We received a couple complimentary snacks including fresh bread and tortilla chips with four different kinds of butter and salted caramels at the end of our dinner. For the Dine Around Seattle deal we got the following: Appetizer: 1. Mountain Morel Mushroom Consomme with duck confit, duck egg and black truffle - Light broth. Love the feeling of breaking the goopy yolk of an egg. 2. Hamachi Crudo - Probably my favorite dish of the night. The duck crackling added an extra crunch. Packed with flavor and the fish was fresh and tender. Entree: 1. Smoked Black Cod - Lightly smoked and juicy. 2. Filet of Angus Beef - Cooked more on the rare side, but the meat was super tender. Paired well with mashed potatoes of course! Dessert: 1. Chocolate Hazelnut Verrine - Presentation was perfection. It was creamy but not too rich. 2. Yuzu Lavender Cheesecake - It looked too pretty to eat! If you like lavender, this would be a dish you would enjoy (the floral flavor was pretty strong). Overall, the food was phenomenal. Presentation, flavor, texture -- everything came together well. I want to reemphasize how much service rocks here. Plates cleared ASAP, crumbs cleaned off, staff constantly checking in to see how we're doing but not in a way that it was annoying, and waters were consistently filled. I recommend this to anyone looking for a spot for a special occasion. I also need to try their Afternoon Tea!

    (5)

  • Latifa S.

    Pretty pretty place for that high tea! Pinkies up, ladies and gents! I've been to a few too many get togethers here. Be it girls day, a spa day, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers and everything in between, this place deliver!! Atmosphere- stunning room with rich decor and high ceiling. It's all so very off white and classy. You can come as dressy as you want with big hats and dresses to tshirts and jeans. Not sure what the dress code is but I've seen people in all different kinds of outfits. Food - I have yet to dine in here for lunch and dinner. But I do love the food/pastry/ snacks from high tea! You get all kinds of tasty treats like cucumber sammiches ( my favvv), scones, chicken Waldorf salad, tarts, puffs, cakes!! So many little bites of many things! For a taster like me, this was perfect. All I want is to go into a place and get a bite of everything they offer! Two bites If I like it! Well three if I love it. And I had more than one bite of things here :) Oh and you always have the option to make your afternoon tea bubbly! Extra $10 gets you some bubbles!! And I have never denied that option!! And if a spa visit downstair is part of your plan for the day, they'll call the spa for you incase if you're running late. To sip, swirl, tasty and swoon with your girls over pretty things? You can sign me up any day and twice on Sunday's!

    (4)

  • Jessalyn C.

    Went for Dine around Seattle, so this review is purely off of that menu. Appetizer: French onion soup It was overly sweet. The cheese was a bit on the chunkier side. The broth didn't taste too bad, just sweet. I think it needed more salt to balance it out. Entree: some kind of chicken (I forgot name) The chicken was dry and was a small portion. The pita bread was burnt, so I didn't eat it. The rice was rice and went well with the chicken. Dessert: I don't even remember the name lol I remember it tasting like white/honey wine (it had some wine in it), it tasted good for awhile but then overpowered everything. It was like a wine sorbet over a lot of fruit. When I got to the fruit I expected a refreshing taste, but I got more wine. The balance needed some work. Also, there was a poppy cake, which tasted fine. Experience was okay. I think if I go back, it'd be for the afternoon tea than the food.

    (3)

  • Jennifer F.

    My first time visiting Georgian for lunch! The restaurant felt very elegant, and I loved the high ceiling, chandeliers, and lighting! I wouldn't say that the staff is over-the-top friendly, but they were extremely courteous and timely, and the service was well-paced. I tried their Dine Around Seattle option, and had the clam chowder, buttered chicken, and the chocolate caramel tart. Presentation was on point! The plating of my friend's salad was even fancier than my soup. Everything tasted yummy, but my absolute favorite was the chicken! It was the most tender, moist, and melt-in-your-mouth chicken I've ever had!.. why couldn't there have been more??! I could not rave more about that chicken. Wasn't a fan of the naan though.. thought it was a little too dry and tough. Although I filled up on the three courses, the portions definitely did not allow for leftovers, so it might not be enough food for some people. Another friend mentioned that their regular menu is better than their Dine Around Seattle menu, so I'm tempted to come back!

    (4)

  • Megan Y.

    Pretty sure I stepped into an episode of Gossip Girl when I walked into The Georgian...how fitting, too, because I was with my best friend. Seriously, this place has Upper East Side all over it. I kept looking up (the ceilings are very high) to admire the crown molding and crystal chandeliers. Atmosphere aside, this place has quality food...like top-notch, fit-for-a-queen, quality food. It's that kind of place where you're googling words from the menu (discreetly so you don't reveal your lack of culinary knowledge and inability to remember anything from your high school French class) because you have no idea what they are. We were there for Seattle Restaurant Week, so our options were limited, but even so it was all delicious. Tip: this may be the only or one of a few restaurants that still offer the 3 course lunch for only $15 (this is an absolute STEAL for The Georgian). 2 out of the 3 offered starters are salads. I had the spinach salad and my friend had the butter lettuce. I'm pretty sure I only got about 20 spinach leaves in total, but the presentation was so nice (see picture), I didn't even notice. I now know how to get away with offering less for more money...just present everything in cool, different shapes and people will be all over it. We both got the rainbow trout for the main course. The actual piece of fish was probably 3 inches by 3 inches, but it was so delicious WHO CARES. Ah, and to emphasize the whole presentation-is-everything-point, we were all over the whipped potatoes because they were shaped into what looked like a bread stick. By this point, I was ranking this place in the top 5 lunches of my life. Dessert was no exception to this fine dining experience. My friend went with the hazelnut pumpkin ice cream and it came with this delicious cake (but it wasn't listed on the menu, so I have no idea what it was, sorry). I got the seasonal selection of sorbet which was lime and blackberry. It was probably the best sorbet I've had -- not too sour or sweet. I only deducted one star for the service. The servers barely talked to us, and only seemed to have the purpose of bringing out the food. I was a bit disappointed (but also completely enraptured by the food, so it's all good).

    (4)

  • Elle K.

    I went to the Georgian for the first time about half a year ago. I have a thing for cute presentation of the diah, and so I am always up for afternoon tea. By far, this is the best place to go for the afternoon tea in seattle. I prefer the georgian over the famous Fairmont hotel, Victoria, BC. Contrary to the afternoon tea at victoria, the georgian's atmosphere is very calm and elegant. Tea foods were delicious and service was great. Our server heard us talking about anniversary pIans, and brought out a complimentary chocolate truffles at the end of our afternoon tea session. Recently, I went back to georgian for the Seattle restaurant week. They were one of the very few places that offered three-course lunch for $15. Knowing the regular price of georgian, I was bit skeptical at first, but foods were excellent, and service was, once again, outstanding. Georgian is one of the most elegant and pretty restaurant in seattle, and I would highly recommend their afternoon tea or dining for special occasions like girl-friends' birthdays, bachelorette parties, etc. They also have a huge room that can be reserved for private dining experience.

    (5)

  • Glenda J.

    Reservations for lunch. Seated promptly. Ordered the 3 course meal for $18. 5 stars for presentation. Clam chowder: excellent. Good balance of potatoes and clams. Tomato basil chicken pasta: wasn't sure about this. The base was a light cheese sauce. A few pieces of finely chopped basil on top and a few chunks of chicken. Small chunks of tomato. Pumpkin cheesecake: I ordered this to go so I missed out on the visual experience. The cheesecake was creamy and delicious. The pumpkin flavor was subtle but still came through. I was surprisingly full with their complimentary bread. Service was outstanding. The quality of their ingredients was evident and good value at that. Ambiance: gorgeous dining room in the Fairmont hotel. Bright room with high ceilings. Just a beautiful setting to enjoy a French NW inspired meal.

    (3)

  • Amanda N.

    First time here and it was a pleasant experience. Got seated right away. Did the dine around Seattle menu to get a taste of what the food was like. The food was good but not very hot. The waitress we got was ok, but the dining room manager of the day was great. He went around and asked patrons how everything was. He took time to talk & have a conversation with us and that made the experience better pics on Instagram @amanda.n_

    (3)

  • Alyanna C.

    Came here with a TravelZoo voucher - $178 for 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts for four people. Since it was my sister's birthday, I thought it'd be a lovely place to go before Super Bowl Sunday. I don't think I've ever been somewhere where every dish we had tasted so good. Flavor journey of the year! First let me note the bad about the place - despite making reservations and being seated promptly, it took us an HOUR to order food. Literally. I kept checking the watch and would try to call out to our waiter, but he'd rush to the next table. When he did come, he only took our drink order and went off - my family can only have so much dinner conversation before we are legitimately hungry. I don't normally complain about service, but I thought it was odd that a place as nice as this was taking a long time to take our orders even when our menus were down. Thankfully the manager seemed to notice we were being neglected and prompted to take our orders himself. So one star off for the beginning, but after the manager came to take our order all was well. One thing to note about this place - the ambience. It's a gorgeous restaurant with well-dressed waiters. You not only eat here with your mouth, but with your eyes, as presentation is everything. For example - any dish that was cold was served on a block of ice (or little blocks of ice). Even the pre-meal munchies were beautiful - we were each given a sample of a tiny vanilla ice cream sandwich that used "bacon" to sandwich the ice cream. Also served on a small block of ice. We were given a cups of cheese crisps and warm bread served with different types of butter - balsamic vinegar, pesto, sun-dried tomato, and regular were among them. Here's what we ordered: - Prawn Cocktail: Aside from the giant block of ice it came with, this was actually really good. The prawns were juicy and nicely cut for sharing. It came with a horse radish sauce and cocktail sauce for dipping. Mmmm... - Hot/Cold Oysters: This included 3 raw oysters and 3 tempura fried oysters. Both were good and light! Each oyster was served with ahi tuna - in the case of the cold oysters, the ahi tuna was in the shell, under the actual oyster! So good, I'd recommend this appetizer. Main: - Pan Seared Scallops: I had this - scallops were perfectly cooked and the potatoes were so delicious! Who knew potato cakes could be even tastier! Each bite was a burst of flavors. Though my dish looks small in the photos, it was actually very filling. - Surf n Turf: Our voucher limited the entrees to be up to $38, but my dad was willing to pay the difference. His potatoes were also super tasty and the lobster tail was perfect - not too chewy. The steak was also easy to cut. - Filet Mignon: Amazingly cooked and juicy. My sister had this and was pleased with the moisture in their medium well and the garlic mashed potatoes weren't just plain - they were heavenly. - Pastrami Spiced Salmon: The presentation is excellent on this dish, since they take the salmon skin and turn it into a crispy fritter/cracker thing. Salmon was delicious, but this is the PNW... so what do you expect? Dessert: - Chocolate Souffle and 12th Man Souffle I like how despite how fancy the place was, they made a 12th Man souffle - an orange zest souffle with a side of Beast Mode's favorite skittles and a green macaroon. As you can see from the picture, the presentation was lovely with 12 powdered on top. We also shared a chocolate souffle, and let me tell you... if you come here, the souffles are worth the 20 min wait. So happy I ordered the 12th Man Souffle given the results of SB49 (-sniffle-).. but hopefully it comes back next year. ;) - Chocolate Samples Similar to John Howie, occasionally the kitchen has things for guests to try. During dessert we were given a pine cone that had fragment pieces of chocolate sticking out. Such lovely decoration, and the chocolate was amazing - milk and dark chocolate, but there was white chocolate with sesame seeds. So good. Also, If you're a non-alcoholic drinker, definitely recommend the Desert Springs! Lovely balance of cucumber and ginger that complimented my dinner. Overall, awesome restaurant and I think even at regular price without a voucher, what you pay for is what you get as far a quality and flavors. At first the portions seemed to be small, but the food was quite filling and well balanced. Thanks Georgian for the awesome meal! It was a rocky start, but the flavors coming out of the kitchen made up for the initial slow service.

    (4)

  • Marcy S.

    An appreciation for fine architecture and elegant ambiance only add to a wonderful dining experience at the Georgian. There for a special birthday celebration, it was everything I expected and more. My husband had arranged a gift at my place setting the day before our arrival was treated in a manner befitting old friends reuniting. Lacking the pretentious service of a Canlis, Michael (our server) was informative, respectful and deeply attentive. It was quite literally a perfect service in my opinion. The salmon carpaccio with sriracha amuse bouche started the dining off with just the right sense of adventure and old school appreciation. The deconstructed Caesar was delightful from the brioche crouton to the wedge of amazing cheese at the bottom. Loved! Even the bread with compound butter was amazing. And the Duck fries with truffle aioli - please just eat them. So good! The main course was a fillet of beef with oxtail reduction, whipped potatoes and baby carrots. The crust on the beef was perfection, as was the medium rare temperature. Just delightful. And a portion that was healthy enough to share. Eschewing dessert - I was stuffed - despite the offer of TWO soufflés, I was nonetheless delighted with a surprise "Happy Birthday" plate of chocolate covered strawberries and salted caramels. It was perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. For a remarkably special experience with some amazing food, it's well worth it. Put on a jacket and make an evening of it!

    (5)

  • Stacey P.

    I have been here twice, once for high tea, and once for breakfast. The Georgian sits in the opulent Fairmont hotel. The hotel offers valet parking. The restaurant will not validate the valet parking, as some will, so if you use the convenience of the valet parking - and considering where it is in Seattle it is convenient - you will be paying more than what you would if you parked at one of the parking garages a block or so away and walked. The hotel is gorgeous, and though it has changed hands several times it is still well maintained. The Georgian has an immense feel - huge vaulted ceilings, giant chandeliers, large columns all in an elegant style makes it feel grand, but in reality it is not a very large space at all. Their placement of tables and usage of the space makes it feel much larger than what it is in reality. The servers here are top notch. Seriously, these people are wonderful. They are quick, attentive, and quick to smile and laugh. They are some of the most relaxed people for a fine dining experience, but able to maintain the attitude that you would expect. For breakfast there was a slight miscommunication, which resulted in them thinking that my group wanted high tea when it was not in the time frame of high tea. I thought we had fixed it, and everything was taken care of when we arrived, but we discovered after our breakfast was finished that they had done everything they could to accommodate our perceived request for high tea an hour earlier than what they served it. Who does that? Only the best! When I visited here for high tea, the service was fantastic. Our tea pots were refilled, they regularly checked in on our party, and were quite delightful. When I went here for high tea I delighted in the food tower with the exception of the little sandwiches. My party and I all had the same experience that the little sandwiches were dry, and hard to swallow. The other items on the savory level were adequate. The sweet level and the scones were fantastic. They were amazing delicious. Overall I was very impressed with high tea at the Georgian. Breakfast at the Georgian was great as well. I should have gone with my instinct and not ordered the buffet, as my party did not do that and I envied their meals. The breakfast entrees were very appetizing looking, large portions, and my party was pleased with their selections. The buffet is a great option if you have a hefty appetite, but I felt for the price of the buffet that it wasn't really worth it. My fault for not looking at the buffet before selecting it, but eggs benedict, silver dollar pancakes, oatmeal, cereal, scrambled eggs, a variety of fruit, and potatoes in hot plates was a bit underwhelming for the price. I remember my friend's huge French toast slices that smelled of apples, but the buffet was largely forgettable. My recommendation, go for high tea if you love tea. It will fill you up despite the small portions of everything. Go for breakfast, but only order from the buffet if you look at it first and are pleased with the selection. Otherwise, that French toast really looked delicious and is on my list for next time!

    (4)

  • Stephen M.

    One of the best upscale breakfast spots on the West Coast. The service is exceptional and leaves nothing to be desired. The menu is extensive, though most patrons prefer the hot and cold buffet that occupies the center of the room. Coffee is fresh (and skim milk placed on the table upon demand), and the orange juice tastes as if it was just squeezed minuted before being poured. Healthy and decadent options abound on the menu, catering to the full spectrum of tastes and diets. And of course everything can be adjusted to one's particular pallate. Don't forget to look at the bottom of the breakfast menu and order baked-on-premises muffins and banana bread. Well done all around. Will def return.

    (5)

  • Victor B.

    Great service. So great, it almost made me a little uncomfortable. The seating was very private and the restaurant overall was very quiet. It's a very nice place to go for a low-key date and relax. The food was good and very well executed, but lacked a bit of imagination. Cant say there was anything very memorable about it. In and of itself, it's not the selling point of this restaurant, but a perfectly fine complement to the ambiance. However, the assortment of breads and butters was pretty fantastic. I'm a sucker for a good bread service. They also provided an amuse-bouche completely unexpectedly mid-service, which was pretty tasty and a very nice touch that you almost never see at other restaurants.

    (4)

  • Joy H.

    I have been to my share of afternoon tea and wanted to come here for my birthday after hearing so much about it. We were running late for our reservations which was no problem for them. When we arrived there actually was hardly anyone in there anyways. For $38 per person, you get tea (of course) and a 3-tiered sweets and savories platter. I got an herbal tea and my husband got the 1907 (black tea which was tastier). The platter came with 2 pistachio & apricot scones with raspberry jam and Devonshire cream, 3 open-faced sandwiches (chicken salad, salmon, and a curry?), and 3 desserts (mint macaron, cheesecake pop, and pudding?). Sorry, my memory is failing me - but even though the treats were really tiny, they actually were filling enough for us surprisingly. The service was great and the atmosphere was elegant as well. There was a lady across from us who just wanted tea and not a full afternoon tea and they were nice enough to accommodate her and just brought a couple of the sandwiches for her to nibble on with her tea. The only downside is the price (pretty pricey for what you get) and no free parking. Ah well, Happy birthday to me!

    (4)

  • Monica B.

    A friend and I popped in today for a celebratory lunch. In general, I would say that this is not my style. While I love great food, I tend to be a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal and sitting at a picnic table suits me fine. That being said, I do work downtown and occasionally eat at places that are a bit fancier than I prefer. Don't get me wrong...the space is beautiful - high ceilings, beautiful flower arrangements, white table cloths, comfortable couches, and more. The dress code is "smart casual" which cramps my carefree NW patchwork style. If I'm serious about lunch plans downtown, I make reservations. When I made a reservation here, I received a stern warning about cancellations and the corresponding monetary penalty. Yikes! Suffice to say that I didn't need a reservation but was still happy to get my Open Table points for doing so. The restaurant wasn't very busy at 12pm, which I appreciated. We were seated quickly and offered our choice of water. We were welcomed with a plate of bread, tapinade, parmesan crisps, and housemade potato chips. Yum! I had the seared scallops with crisp pork belly. This was a perfect bite! The pork belly was on the bottom and had beautiful color but was not overcooked. It was tender and pleasant. The sautéed kale was the perfect texture. The tomato jam had a refreshing bit of sweetness. All of that combined with a perfectly cooked scallop and I was in love! I rarely order scallops because they are often not done to my liking. This was as close to perfect as I've had in years. The risotto had a bit more red wine than I like - the alcohol was far to present but the morels helped to taper it a bit. The pecorino crisp was playful and well...I'm a sucker for cheese. Plating was gorgeous! The plating of the Alaskan king salmon and crab melt was equally impressive. The bread was uncrusted and filled with layers of goodness. It was a light, but flavorful sandwich. The crab and avocado salad was excellent! I felt like I could eat tons of it! The black truffle sweet potato fries were good. However, had I not read the menu, I wouldn't have known there was black truffle in it. The portions may look small for some of the dishes but they're rich and so worth the price. I like that the menu has options ranging from $11 to $24 for entrees. Also, if you get a Chinook Book, you can get a coupon for 2 for 1 express lunches. The staff members were nice. Our server only checked on us once despite the fact that the restaurant wasn't very full and that was after half our meal was eaten. The chocolates we got with our check were fantastic! I thought, meh, candy. I bit into it and the filling was smooth and chocolaty. The last bite was the best because there was a bit of liquor in mine that tasted like espresso. Even though it was small, it was perfect to top off a nice meal.

    (4)

  • Timothy H.

    Outstanding restaurant and service we celebrate our anniversary here every year - restaurant will validate parking from valet

    (5)

  • Debbie G.

    We celebrated my parents 50th anniversary in their private dining room, La Petite. It can seat up to 12, very comfortable for 10. When I made reservations the hostess said that the restaurant could only seat 8. She did not mention the private dining room. It's a good thing I checked the website or we would have missed out on an excellent dinner and experience. The restaurant is elegant. You almost feel like you are walking into Downton Abbey. The cuisine is French inspired. The food was excellent and the portions are perfect. We loved the housemade truffles served at the end. The service was top notch. You had something before you knew you needed it. I did not tell the restaurant we were celebrating my parents anniversary. The staff took it upon themselves to ask the chef to decorate their dessert plate with a message. Which they loved. Thanks for a lovely evening.

    (5)

  • Elina K.

    A great place if you enjoy sharing your food with BUGS and horrible service. Specifically, horrible service by a lady named JASMINE! Sorry to call you out girl but I was so surprised and disappointed at how awkward you were towards our party and sucky you were at pouring our tea (got all over the tablecloth and my napkin) Anyways, long story short: came here for a birthday party, found a bug in the birthday girl's "fresh" fruit and after she super politely and quietly informed her of the bug....literally without a single word Jasmine takes the berries and plate away and gets her a new one. Seriously? Not even a sorry or new fruit for finding a critter crawl out of a 4 star restaurant? Even a freaking McDonald's would at least offer a refund or a simple apology. To top it off, after our WTF silent faces towards each other jasmine unprofessionally had another server take over our party and THANK GOD. Raju you are my favorite man in the world. He immediately brought up our spirits and partially restored some of my faith in the Georgian's amazing yelp reviews. To wrap it all up, if you're coming here for tea: don't! Over priced, average snacks, okay tea, and unpredictable service. But if you do make sure to look through your fruit for nasties and ask for my man raju.

    (1)

  • Clayton B.

    This was my first time dining at The Georgian, and I must say I was very impressed. Sophisticated and upscale ambiance. Wonderful and attentive staff. It was slow for midweek lunch so I can't attest to wait times for dinner. But the lunch service was very quick without sacrificing quality. I had the Steelhead Salmon and it was to die for. The crispy skin on the salmon and perfectly cooked risotto shows the attention and care taken in the kitchen. I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Shreya P.

    The ambiance is grand and elegant with high ceiling chandeliers. The waiters in white gloves and 'silver' silverware make you feel royal indeed. Their restaurant week menu was representative of their true menu which offered a great sampling. I had the Hamachi crudo (something like yellowtail sashimi), salmon and apple tart. The food was amazing. The hamachi had the right soy and wasabi flavorings. The salmon pastrami glaze was just the right amount of sweet and spice mix. I like hot desserts so I wasn't too fond of their only cold dessert options but the apple tartini was alright. The manager came by and told us stories about Bill Gates' and Steve Balmer's visits to the restaurant after finding out where my friends and I worked which added a great personal touch. I highly recommend a visit.

    (5)

  • Caroline R.

    the Geogrean is the most luxurious, opulent place for dining in all of Seattle. With ceilings soaring high ceilings, the clang and clamor of fine china, and the echoed hush of conversation (softened by the amphitheater like quality of the room) the crisp linen, the impeccable and sadly un-modern service...it is very very easy to forget that you are not a extra in a keria knightly flick (in particular atonement fits the bill...heh) Yes the snobby rich folk can make one just a tad uneasy if you can't remember which fork goes where...but chances are they are probably loosing their 401 k's in the recession anyway, so eat that cumber sandwich with you fingers and take facebook pictures without shame! The high tea service is particularly grand to do with a friend on a lazy afternoon. The tea sandwiches and crumpets actually taste delicious and are really quite filling. The tea itself is actually a side note to the mountain of delicacies you receive. You can order a glass of champagne for a extra 10 dollars, but I am not entirely sure is worth it, but the atmosphere and giddy mood you feel sitting there hints otherwise. This is a place of decadence, a reprieve from the everyday world.

    (5)

  • seattlelinnea F.

    Just re-discovered the Georgian Room Express lunch - what a deal! Four "courses" for $15, all served on a delightful little platter. Ceasar salad, club sandwich, and even a dark-chocolate mousse dessert. Everything was the epitome of perfection. My husband had the salmon burger, which is simply the best I've ever tasted. The fries were seasoned with this crazy-good spice mixture - we also had a petite salad as part of the deal. The only drawback was the minor problems with service... we had to ask twice for my mango lemonade (BTW, the fruffy non-alcoholic lemonades are to die for, particularly when pregnant on a hot summer day), and the ketchup was slow in coming for the fries. The manager, however, rectified the situation and it was smooth sailing after he took over. Positively a sublime way of spending a lunch!

    (5)

  • barbara k.

    This was my first dinner here (and lunch was 25 years ago). We were the guests of friends before a show, and arrived late, so really needed to be economical with our time - not really the way to enjoy this restaurant. But we did! Our waiter gently reminded us when we were taking too long to decide, which was helpful. It was early in the evening, and the room was not very full, but we got really excellent service from everyone. I had asparagus truffle salad with goat cheese - really good. Others had the beet salad and loved it. My main course was the scallops with bacon truffle butter, and they were to die for! Served on braised leeks and potatoes, and FIVE scallops! I had eaten a piece of their yummy bread, thinking I'd only get 2 scallops, so I was really full, and we didn't have time for dessert. We were all so engrossed in our delicious food that we didn't talk much about it, but everyone loved theirs. One was salmon, one venison, and one hamachi. There aren't many restaurants that get everything right, and The Georgian did. I really want to go back and savor the quiet (but with live trio music), beautiful room, and have more of that delicious food! I guess Restaurant Week will be one way to do that.

    (5)

  • Nina N.

    So the Georgian at the Fairmont hotel is a restaurant where you go for special occassions, and feel classy when you dine here. --- open the doors for the queen!!!! ------ I have heard such amazing reviews from my older sister, and brother in law about this place, and how they go every year for their anniversary. So I thought to myself.... maybe I should really take the plunge and dish out the dough to dine here. The prices are of course a little steep for a restaurant in a hotel, but the food speaks for itself. and my mouth is salivating as I am writing this review --- wipes saliva from the corners of my mouth ---- let's see what stuck out in my mind, the arugula salad with jumbo prawns. Oh my goodness gracious it was so light, and tasty. They somehow pressed the prawns so paper thin it looks like prosciutto, and tastes like lobster :) dish delish for my entree was the scallops, and I kid you not it was to die for, ginormous scallops on a yukon potatoes, and drizzled with heaven. For dessert, white and chocolate souffle..................................... I hate desserts, and I mean hate!! I don't care for them, don't crave for them, and pretty much am happy I don't desire them.. but their souffle would make any sodium induced lover a convert!!!! yes yes yes!!!! so good I wished I had some more creme anglaise. :) This may be one of my new favorite restaurants, and I will be dining here again.. as long as my wallet says it is ok I will be doing it sooner than later.

    (5)

  • Holly W.

    Great food. Best soufflé in town. The service is very good. Romantic atmosphere. They have some unique dishes that are always quite tasty. You can't really go wrong here.

    (5)

  • Aaron E.

    Although I've been to The Georgian for many, many meals (and loved every single one of them!), this review is actually based on the bar in the lobby right by The Georgian (which I can't seem to find...) After watching the Macy's Parade yesterday we came to the hotel to see all of the trees (go see them!!). We wanted to take a little break, so we decided to drop in here for some drinks. They didn't look at us too strangely when we wanted some shots at 11:30 am... Their drinks are all mixed very well. They have good recommendations for all sorts of beverage and the bartender will be creative and make "something festive" like we requested (it ended up being a ski lift with Peppermint Schnapps... yumm!). The ambiance is perfect! Nice and warm, inviting and sophisticated. Service is also amazing. No complaints on my part.

    (5)

  • Sarah M.

    First of all, the Fairmont Hotel is absolutely gorgeous. I love the old antique feel of the lobby. The Georgian was little too fancy shamncy for my taste but the service and the food was awesome. The staff waits on you hand and foot which is nice compared to other restaurants in Seattle where they do the absolute minimum for you to get in and out the door. The 3 for $15 lunch menu for restaurant week was great. I had the tomato caprese like appetizer which was a very fancy quasi-caprese salad. I had the salmon burger for lunch with garlic fries. The burger was little fishy for me but the fries made up for it :) The dessert was beautiful. It looked like a thick chocolate mousse served with a coconut sorbet. All and all it was a great experience.

    (4)

  • John K.

    When I think of Georgian, I think of Iron Chef and NYC high society (in a good way). The food you get is superb and the presentation is beautiful (think Iron Chef). The decor is old school high soaring ceiling, chandelier, etc. This is a pretty formal place with proper silverware for each course - but it's not a place where you have to wear a suit and tie to enter; although it's not a flip-flop/shorts type of place either. Check out a photo of the restaurant and you'll get the idea: fairmont.com/seattle/Gue… Hot tip: You can get validated parking from the restaurant. The service is excellent and personal, as it should be for this type of setting and the price you pay. It's the type of place that I'd go celebrate a special occasion.

    (5)

  • James K.

    This pricey meal was actually quite innovative and had flavors I had never experienced together before. It's 4 stars to be delicious, but I give the fifth for creativity.

    (5)

  • Rick K.

    First, I do end up eating out quite a bit and not infrequently at nice places. That said, this place was substantially below the level I would expect from the setting and the price. I ordered the five course meal. It was very, very slow to come out. After over two and a half hours, still waiting on the entree, our server came over and apologized for the delay, citing a technical problem in the kitchen. Since I wasn't busy eating, I took the opportunity to email the restaurant from my table. The manager saw my email and came over. (In the meantime, my salmon entree (what else; it's Seattle), had arrived. Dry and bland.) I informed him of this delay, which was up to 2:45, to which he replied they suggested a minimum three hours for the five course meal, which contradicts the server's explanation about a "technical problem," and implying I had not yet waited long enough! The server did knock 25% off the bill, but I would say the manager was unrepentant. The service itself was fair to good, the food was certainly nothing special, the setting was old-style good, the management was poor. I would not go back. I think there are better options available and I would personally go out of my way to discourage someone from dining here.

    (1)

  • Sunny L.

    I came here for restaurant week and the food was so DELICIOUS! The seared scallops were my favorite. Cooked perfectly and complimented nicely by the potatoes and the sauce. YUM! I had the tuna tartar for appetizer and that was delicious as well. Again, complimented perfectly by sauces and looked beautiful on the plate. I had a cassata for dessert and it was like mix between ice cream and sorbet. Really good and not too sweet. It also came with a tiny little bite-size blueberry souffle...also good. Nothing disappointing about this place. The decor was also extremely elegant and the service was top notch. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Steven L.

    Stop the debate....this place is quite good! I was here last night and used a Groupon Coupon to get a good deal. We had the 3 course meal with the seafood tower appetizer to start. Bread and flavored butters was great...we asked for 2nds Crab Bisque was heavenly My scallops were some of the best I have ever had... Dessert, the Souflee was great....with liquid custard. Service - top notch. Nice quiet atmosphere. And it was a deal too!!! I would come here again in a minute.

    (5)

  • Jason L.

    I'll break this down for the sake of accuracy. 5/5 for the staff. The hostess, server and busser were all very polite and friendly. I don't expect more. 5/5 for the hotel. A beautiful building. I love the classic and, antique and most likely authentic style of the 1920's. 5/5 for the beverage. In this case, 3 glasses of fresh squeezed Orange juice. 1/5 for my breakfast. They open at 6:30am and I was the first person to dine there this morning. I looked over the menu for a bit and nothing really caught my attention so I went for the pan seared steak, described as coming with seared eggs and white cheddar hashbrowns. The steak was so ridiculously tough that I contemplated it as a daily morning exercise routine for those trying to stay in shape. Flavourless and topped with what looked like perhaps a stewed tomato from an unfinished dish the night before. The hashbrowns were like any shredded hashbrowns you might expect to get from Denny's, IHoP or any greasy spoon except that they might have actually been edible had they been ordered at one of those restaurants. The slap in the face was plastic shredded "cheese" which resembled the hashbrowns with a distinctly off-white color that might match dingy baseboards in an apartment that hasn't been repainted in at least 10 years. No flavor and no texture other than that of maybe plastic. The eggs could have been cooked in the microwave if not for the fact that the folks were at least still runny. Being described as pan seared was most definitely a false claim. When I go to a restaurant to eat I expect the food to be edible. In this case it was not and that's why I'm giving it 3/5. My meal was a little over $35 with tip for the dish and two glasses of Orange juice, thankfully my employer was covering the cost as appreciation for working during an official snow closure.

    (3)

  • Tiffany L.

    Definitely a fancy place. Visited Seattle for the first time and made reservations here after reading several reviews. My party ordered the New York & Lobster, Salmon, and Filet Migon. All three dishes were remarkable. The filet was the best I've ever tasted and my partner said her honey-glazed salmon was the BEST. Service was great. We had several waiters who were all very friendly. I would come here again in a heartbeat.. once I recover from the bill. Haha!

    (5)

  • natalie n.

    So the only reason why I ate here was because I had a coupon -- but I was fairly glad that I did. I would give it a 3.5 stars from my initial impression, though with a little bit of reservation as I'd like to go back and try more. When we were there they had some type of "festival of trees" menu for ~$37 as far as I can remember (and I think $55 with wine pairing). I don't know if that's their normal price but that's a pretty good deal to me! My only complaint is that I would have preferred to have seen a few more options to choose from. I can't speak much for their regular menu other than that a) it's a lot more expensive and b) just reading it made my mouth water with basic but still luxurious offerings of butter poached lobster and dungeness crab bisque. We did order some additional appetizers -- the seafood appetizer, which came on an impressive (but presumably hollow) block of ice and a decent amount of goodies from the sea, and the morel mushroom tempura with Camembert cheese. The appetizer with the set menu was just a choice between two salads. For the appetizers, I felt they did a good job though I think there was a slight feeling of trying a little bit too hard. They did a Grey Goose foam on top of the row kusshi oysters which I didn't really feel added much (or maybe my palette is just not the molecular gastronomy savvy). The mushrooms came with a vial of mushroom... uh... essence, which they described could be downed as a shooter or as a sauce, but in any case to me had too mild of a flavor. With greater success in terms of innovation, there were some pieces of dehydrated asparagus and tomatoes with my mesclun greens, which I had never seen before and thought was very interesting visually and texturally. For entrees I had the morel mushroom ravioli and some tastes of the steak, which were both pretty tasty. And for dessert, we all had the souffle (the only choice we were given) -- I'm no souffle expert, but I thought it was nice and airy. The service was excellent. Seeing as to how this was the Fairmont and that the restaurant was rather empty on a weeknight, it definitely lived up to my expectations. I'm excited to see what sort of more affordable pre fixe menus they offer throughout the year. I'm also curious what their regular offerings are like, but alas, that will have to wait until there's a bit more change in my wallet.

    (4)

  • Rick H.

    I have probably visited this restaurant four or five times, and every single time, I have been impressed. Decor wise, this is probably the finest dining room in Seattle available to the public. Service is spot on, and the wait staff is all very personable as well as professional. Food is always excellent and prepared to your satisfaction. Incredible attention to detail on presentation as well.

    (5)

  • Reza E.

    We had lunch and high tea here. The service was bad and the food was mediocre...pompous and pretentious with no real substance. Such a shame since the space is beautiful.

    (2)

  • Linda L.

    1-hour pre-theater meal is best deal in town, less expensive than one piece of steak. good for us but not the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Paul M.

    The Georgian just oozes class. It didn't feel like Seattle on the inside, but it kind of transforms into this magical upscale fairy tale or movie-like atmosphere. Came here for the first time last night on Seattle's Restaurant Week. This turned out to be a great idea. Since I'm a foodie, I'm going to give an overview of the courses - nevermind the great service, ambiance and value. 1) Complimentary chilled asparagus soup with bacon bits on top in a shooter form. It was delicious, although I have taken many shots before and my mind was just not prepared to savor it before swallowing it, but it was actually really nice, very rich but a great little starter with some crunchy bits of bacon on top 1.5) two types of bread with 4 types of butter, the presentation of this I appreciated. There were 4 pads of butter shaped like mini Hersheys bars placed on a rectangular plate, asymmetrically. It was really unique 2) Appetizer - complimentary with Four Square check-in! Sweet, we got these tempura mushroom truffles with a mini pot of gnocchi & fava beans with melted cheese on top. Really rich, but delicious! 3) Salads - Caesar salad with a big (thin) slice of their specialty Parmesan and homemade crouton. Also, got the mixed greens with white truffle viniagrette. The coolest part of this was the zucchini chip and tomato chip. They were cut razor thin and then baked(?) and were surprisingly big in flavor for being so thin. They seemed to be flavored with simply salt & pepper but were a really cool garnish. Along with the really thin strip (think like a chopstick) of goat cheese on the dish. The cheese was really tangy but fresh and delicious tasting even in such skinny proportions. 4) Scallops - cooked to perfection with leeks that were like a really creamy mild onion. So good! 5) Black and White Chocolate Suffle - it was amazing. Served really hot and prepared by our waitress by pouring in the warm vanilla cream sauce 5.5) mini after dessert candies - 3 little like really gourmet homemade Starbursts and one mini really light almond cookies This was an amazing meal and I highly recommend coming here for a special occasion. I've heard they do a really good brunch here as well and will hope to try that sometime soon!

    (5)

  • Jerry W.

    The Georgian is a grandiose restaurant with huge vaulted ceilings. It is a throwback to the old days. You can practically picture those old royalty wigs on other diners. Tables are well spread out and most if not all are large booths. Exceptional service, very attentive and knowledgeable. The only complaint I have about the place is that the portion sizes are way too large. Yes you get more for your money, but in many cases the large size interferes with the taste and texture. The steak was a little chewy in the middle, the fish was a little dry on the edges. The huge portion sizes also diminished the ability to truly enjoy the food, and the desserts to follow. Even though I am giving a five star review, I have had better. But, I can see why they are a Mobile Travel Guide four star restaurant and honestly it was a great place just not the best.

    (5)

  • Chad C.

    You want to feel like your eating dinner on the set of a Federico Fellini film? Come here.

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    The salmon and soufflé were incredible. Would definitely come back. Pricey but the food was great

    (5)

  • Jill S.

    I haven't been to The Georgian in a long time. In fact, it's been so long, I still think of the place as The Four Seasons. My first experience was lunch following my nuptials at the courthouse. The fond memory of that lunch has lasted longer than that marriage. The second time I went was for brunch, and that too, was spectacular. I had occasion to go recently for a lunch meeting where we all enjoyed the "express" lunch: a wonderful club sandwich, arugula salad, cup of soup and dessert! What a treat! The food was amazing--artfully prepared and delicious. The service was top-notch. It is a little hard to justify $17 for valet parking, when your lunch only costs $15--but if you work downtown and can walk, it's a great deal!

    (5)

  • Diana V.

    We went on a Saturday afternoon with friends for tea as a belated birthday celebration. The room is lovely and very spacious, especially by comparison to other tea places in Seattle, which tend to be small and overly stuffed with seatings and décor. The tea has two options, regular or with an additional glass of Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wine, Mimosa or Kir Royale. We opted for the regular. Both come with one of ten types of tea. I chose the Kea Lani Orange Pineapple which was alright. We got a martini glass filled with perfectly ripe mixed berries to start. Next was a three-tier curate stand for two with scones, finger sandwiches and mini desserts. They also bring small glass containers of orange marmalade and clotted cream. The scones were delicious and I would have been happy to just order those, as I have a small appetite. The rest of the food was good, but not outstanding, but I must admit to having filled up on the scones. The price you pay is high but rather to be expected for a decent tea in a ritzy hotel. It is best saved for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    This place is super fancy. Dress up, if you have a jacket you should wear one. The food was great. They start you with four different kinds of butter. The bread is made in the shape of a twig with leaves. The presentation of the food is very artistic and the portions are perfect. I had the rack of lamb, the lamb was tender and cooked to perfection. The service was very professional and attentive. Come if you are celebrating a special occasion or during the Dine Around.

    (5)

  • Josh H.

    If you need to feel like the queen for a day, then go have tea at The Georgian. The tea service was really great, and the food was unique and delicious. The service was also practically perfect. It was like they were mind readers or something. I don't think this is a spot to become a "regular" at, but for special occasions, or if you're just in the need for something a little fancy, this place does it well.

    (4)

  • Denise E.

    I just love the "old school" appeal this place has. They might be the only place in Seattle that offers this kind experience. I don't think they "require" a jacket and tie anymore, but they are traditional fine dining. I love the new, trendy "up-and-coming" places; but how cool is it to pretend its prom again? Get all done up and go out on the town. People won't eye-rape you too bad if you do it here, because its the only place in Seattle that's not "come as you are." I have had a few drinks tonight and am feeling sentimental, but I grew up having brunch here every weekend and miss the feeling of getting dressed up to go out to a nice meal. I know that this is something I can relive at the Georgian. One of my fond, more recent memories of the Georgian is when I was unable to enjoy my evening because I had a headache. I asked the server if they had anything for my head. I am now aware that it is illegal or against most restaurant policy to distribute meds; but they not only brought it out, they delivered it on a silver platter! I love it! Just a classy place. If you want to impress someone (old), bring them here! You can't go wrong.

    (5)

  • Samantha W.

    This review would normally warrant two stars from me but I'm adding an extra one just for the sheer visual of this restaurant. It's lovely with the muted lighting, the high windows covered with shears and the sumptuous antique chandeliers. Oh, and the piano player in the lounge area; he actually did a great rendition of everything, down to John Barry. My friend brought me here and also paid for everything so I feel a bit ungrateful for bitching about some things; perhaps someone employed by the Fairmont will read this and make room to improve upon it. First I ordered a glass of the Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine and it was good. It was only $10 dollars a glass vs. the Moet and Chandon (which I eventually had) at $18. We started off with the Seafood appetizer and I specifically asked that we not have the smoked salmon as my friend and I are not fans of it. It did come out with smoked salmon but it was okay because the salmon strip itself was at the bottom of the plate (a dish of crab set atop it....weird presentation but whatever) but the fresh crab legs were WRAPPED in smoked salmon. It completely ruined the flavour of the crab, made it taste.....too....salmoney (?) yuck. Now, for those of you who do like smoked salmon, you'll love it. Enough said. I ordered the Lobster. WHY, DEAR GAWD, WHY can't I find a decent piece of lobster any longer? Why must it always be rubbery and overcooked like this one was? For $50 dollars a plate, I wanted it to melt in my mouth like velvet. The crab lasagne sitting next to it was actually pretty tasty but it wasn't warm at all. The thing I didn't care for was the pesto artichoke hearts in the center. Again, my thought is that seafood should not have to compete with strong flavours...pesto is an example of such. Not with Lobster. Not with crab, mmmkkaay? I wasn't thrilled, so there. Kelli, our server was great as well as the cocktail server and the Host. I just was....expecting a really phenomenal meal and it just wasn't anything at all special. Too bad because I would love to make this a home away from home but I think I'd rather go to The Women's University Club. Now THAT'S some good eating.

    (3)

  • Mike G.

    hadn't been there for 15 years, for some reason. went there last thursday. had a wonderful time. great food, excellent service. good bar. looking forward to our next visit. hopefully, before the year is out. joseph was outstanding.

    (5)

  • Erikaaaa W.

    Okay, this review is strictly for afternoon tea at the Georgian; i haven't had any other meals there. If you want to feel like royalty, do it up. I went there for regular tea and was a little disappointed by the sandwich selections (the crab / grapefruit combo was bomb, but the salmon, blue cheese, and everything else was nothing special). The black teas i've tried there have been great. For best results, go to the Holiday tea (starts in mid-November) but keep in mind that it's like twice as much as their regular tea. I made the mistake of not checking on that, and wondering why they were being so generous with the replenishing of my tiny sandwiches. Good thing i ate a shitload of them. Wrap your mind around this: a slice of Camembert, wrapped in a thin piece of ham, with a sliver of truffle on top. HOLY SMOKES!

    (4)

  • Kandi K.

    Breakfast at the Georgian is a MUST any time I am staying at the Fairmont. Most of the time I order the smoked salmon benedict and a mocha. The smoked salmon is top-notch; not at all fishy like lox (which I rarely eat because lox is so disgusting). If I am in a rush, I might just do the breakfast buffet spread. The fruit is always perfect and ripe...the pastries are divine...and the yorgurt/fruit/granola parfaits are to die for. Many of my work associates stay at the Fairmont and it is unanimous that they would kill for the granola. I am going to be there again in 2 weeks, and I can't wait. This time I am going to try their tea service. Usually I have lunch meetings, but for this trip I made sure I could fit tea-time into my afternoon.

    (5)

  • Shannon W.

    I cannot get the taste of the scones I had at the Georgian out of my head for the past week; I'm usually not a scone type of girl, but with their jam and butter, I was in absolute heaven! The lemon tarts and the other sandwiches and desserts were fresh and didn't seem like they were sitting around (which seems to be the case when I go out for tea). Along with being in a soothing and not stiff atmosphere, the staff was very attentive and helpful when choosing our tea for the afternoon. Because of my wonderful afternoon, The Georgian is a great place to catch up with family and friends.

    (5)

  • Rebecca T.

    If you have ever experienced a great souffle then you know how hard they are to find.....well look no further! This is your place! My husband and I did splurge for an entire dinner here but we were kindly welcomed to join the Georgian with a reservation just for dessert. The atmosphere is incredible romantic and private with a wonderful ambiance that includes live entertainment provided by a grand piano in the lobby. We enjoyed the souffle of the day (Red Velvet) and chocolate as we just couldn't pick one. Both were amazing and everything you dream about when you think of a great souffle.

    (5)

  • Sophia L.

    I love this place. I went once during Restaurant Week years ago and I remembered being in such awe of the service and the food. Memory is fuzzy, but I remember the scallop dish with leeks and bacon sauce and the black and white souffles. And a really strong cocktail (Which might explain the fuzzy memory. I'm pretty good about remembering amazing meals). I went tonight and I'm happy to say that I am still in awe as I was back then. We had the Living Social voucher and we both got the three course meal. It came with a choice of a mesclun green salad with shaved parmesan or a Caesar, and both were well balanced and delicious. I had the morel mushroom ravioli, which came with an arugula salad and aged Gouda. Fiancé had the filet of beef, which had the smoothest potato puree I've ever seen, and was topped with a bit of stewed oxtail meat. Both were amazing! The dessert was a banana creme brulee. We also got cocktails - I had a Brandy Alexander, which was perfect. What was really great about the whole thing was that we were trying to figure out how much we had left on the voucher (It was for $150) and the server appeared after our creme brulee and said "Well you got $5 left, so what do you want?" We were slightly dumbfounded at how attentive they were (Especially to us! We aren't regulars, we were the ones who come in with coupons!). I honestly don't know why it took us so long to return - the service is amazing, the food is always stellar, and the atmosphere is beautiful. This place is definitely in line with Canlis as our go-to restaurant for a nice night out. We hope to be back! (And hopefully won't wait three years again!). P.S. Semi-related, but I just remembered I went to afternoon tea here a few years ago, and it was a great experience (With equally great food). Good thing to do for an afternoon out with the ladies!

    (5)

  • Honora W.

    (note: review exclusive to high tea) I really hate to give anyone one star, but after holiday high tea . . . sorry - they forced my hand. They tacked on an extra $20 because it's "holiday" high tea. Although I'd checked the website and easily found the original $35 cost listed, I never found anything referencing the extra holiday surcharge, making for an unpleasant surprise for me and my guests, all of whom had also checked the website. Post-holiday, hard to tell - perhaps they did have something on the site about the higher cost. I just find it hard to believe that three hard-core, full-time computer geeks all missed it. Anyhow, even at $35, I would've been disappointed but accepting (I went in planning to spend that). The sandwiches were not very flavorful - they "read well" on the menu, but the actual content is insipid. The scones were equally mediocre. It took an amazingly long time to even get water (granted, they were busy . . . but at these prices, staff appropriately). And while I love certain venues in the Fairmont (the Garden Room is unique and lovely for drinks, albeit a bit pricey), I'm not very enamoured of the Georgian Room. It's all very sterile. Frankly, the $25 tea at the Queen Mary beat this one hands-down . . . includes a lovely sorbet trio to start and much tastier savories and sweets. YMMV and all that . . .

    (1)

  • Jennifer B.

    Overpriced. Dry and tasteless steak followed nice (but ho hum) starters. Mediocre winelist. Beautiful formal dining room, but it was empty the night we were there and felt deserted. Service was pretty acceptable. Go to Canlis or Campagne if you're going to spend this much money and have a really amazing meal.

    (2)

  • May N.

    The best way to eat at the Georgian Room is to have someone else pay for it. It's very expensive and not for someone who will wonder why they're paying $20 for an appetizer. But if you want to know why you have to pay top dollar for the food here, it's because it is exquisite, delicious, and amazing. The menu offers environmentally friendly or sustainable food items in novel combinations of extraordinary flavor. What you pay for is what you get in this place and that includes the great food, the beautiful decor and ambience (there was live jazz the night I went), and the very professional and friendly wait-staff. The perfect place to go with the in-laws, an anniversary, or just to pamper you and a special someone with a great, enjoyable meal. Did I mention that it is expensive?

    (5)

  • TM H.

    Fantastic food, attentive & charming staff-- the service was great, we will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Tialen K.

    I have since been back to the georgian many times since my 1st review. Their Filet is cooked to perfection, and at lunch time, they have an incredible crab sandwitch. The wait staff is always excellent, overall a great place to dine.

    (5)

  • Audrey L.

    Afternoon tea review I really thought this would be a fancier or snootier place. Oh wait, it was that douche checking in and bragging to his buddy that this is the only hotel he stays at when he's in town. The Fairmont is a shabby, historic hotel with nice middle class employees. The Georgian and other dining areas are inside it. I loved my view of the construction that pretty much covered 2-3 sides of the hotel. Shame. Also couldn't sneak into The Garden as it was closed for an event. I also expected it have a harpist, a dress code, and be slightly filled. There were a handful of tables: fellow tourists in those (not fellow) ugly North Face zipups, some older family that gave off the good ole' boys vibe, and a young man trying to impress his girlfriend with an overpriced lunch. The Georgian Tea itself: $35. We got one incorrectly placed three tier tray with for each of us: one double decker crab sandwich, one mini smoked salmon and cucumber open face sandwich, one mini bleu cheese eclair with balsamic glaze, one mini tomato quiche, two small but tall dried fruit and pistachio scones, one raspberry macaron with Earl Grey ganache and a chocolate disk, one oblong lemon tartlet with a raspberry, one raspberry almond orange petit four, and one very hard nougat dipped in white chocolate. The crab wasn't crabby. Its bread was pumpernickel and soft. The cucumber was alright. They gave us a few flakes of the housemade smoked salmon. The mini eclair I couldn't finish as the cheese and glaze were too overwhelming. Very nice sticky balasmic glaze though. I was surprised it was so daring compared to everything else. The quiche was as expected. The scones were quite good - not very good. They were great without the strawberry preserves and cream as well. The cream I still couldn't figure out. Was it full fat whipped cream? Was it whipped clotted cream? Was it a looser version of clotted cream? I felt the pistachios were too big for a delicate scone. I would prefer just some plump currants or raisins or even plain. Good microwaved under a wet towel the next day. The tartlet was sweet but very good. I want to almost say the shell was those pre-made ones from the store or it was very, very good. They were freshly assembled and very buttery. The raspberry was so sweet. Gotta love Washington fruit. The macaron was very subtle. At first I took a bite of my tea partner's as I was saving mine for the next day. The ganache's sweetness almost overpowered the Earl Grey (my favorite). However, today I have eaten the leftover one, and it is just right. Either way it was good with the tea and I thought the Earl Grey pairing perfect. The petit four was very old fashioned in a good way. Someone should tell pastry chefs across that world that our modern tastes can do without this sweet on the menu from now on. The nougat was very good. Same flavors as the scone? However, it was very, very hard. I picture some fine lady with dentures taking this at tea. It is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I am in the dental field. Please eat this with caution. In the end I boxed up one scone, macaron, and nougat. Managed to down 2+ cups of tea. I chose the 1907 blend. It was basically a light, black tea. They didn't have any basic black teas on the menu although I'm sure I could have asked. This one was an anniversary special I believe. My valentine had the other light, black tea. I forgot what it was called but the menu said floral notes. I like how the tea was loose and came with a strainer and cute strainer holder. Yay for sugar lumps and sugar tongs as well. The china could have been finer. It was white with very little flourishes. I guess this is what a $35 experience is like in Seattle. The previous reviews made it seem like a splurge. I searched Yelp for an afternoon tea, and I guess this is the best. Oh, well. P.S. Very nice valet cashier who gave us a map, directions on the light rail, and offered the hotel's car to pick us up even though we had just checked out of the W right across the street.

    (3)

  • Amanda S.

    Went last night for Restaurant Week and I couldn't believe the place wasn't packed. The food was absolutely phenomenal, we left feeling totally stuffed and satisfied, but the truly amazing thing was the service. Sometimes at white-tablecloth, silver-service type restaurants I feel like the wait staff is so technically on point that it actually makes me feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. At The Georgian they've mastered something fairly difficult; offering impeccable service, but at the same time making you feel completely welcome and at ease.

    (5)

  • Joey T.

    Nice and fancy place to have lunch. If you have the money to spend than this is the place for you. The 3 course lunch I had was surpisly prepared well, except the onion soup. Maybe it's just me but didn't like the mix of seasoning and greens they had in the soup. At certain point I would taste something really bitter, also didn't even get a hint of onion flavor. Overall experience was good, but a little too pricy for me.

    (3)

  • kevin z.

    simply the entire experience was languidly elegant, beautifully done.

    (5)

  • Diane P.

    I went to The Georgian for Rest Week and was blown away with this place. I felt like I was walking into a different world... so sophisticated, formal, and luxurious! The service was on point. Food was creative, delicious, and presentation was A+! I would love to go back for dinner some time, though it would need to be a special occassion as this place is pricey, but oh so worth it! A MUST to experience!

    (5)

  • Michael N.

    Just had lunch at the Georgian. Had anticipated dining in the grand room for some time now -- but must say I was rather disappointed. The room at lunch time was pretty sparse of dining customers. A couple of expense account business folks and one or two visitors to Seattle dotted the large - and quite magnificent - room. My partner and I were greeted immediately at the door and were seated at one of their booths that give you a sweeping view of the room. Unfortunately our service went downhill from there. After we were given menus and mentioned that we were not yet ready for any pre-lunch drinks the server disappeared in back for an inordinate amount of time. After we did place our lunch order the wait for our food began. While we waited we decided on a glass of wine to have with our lunch. The only problem was our server was once again MIA. We caught the eye of another person working the floor and requested our drink. Several minutes later our server came out clearly riled that we would have asked another person for our wine. The point is we would have asked our server first hand if she ever came back to check on us. The food finally arrived - the kitchen was extremely slow for the amount of people dining - and was definitely not up to par for the type of room and especially for the prices they charge. The burger and fries/onion rings were ok. Ordered medium rare, the burger came pretty close to being too rare in the middle. The onion rings a little doughy. And the dill pickle on the plate was hot -- which meant to me that the order had been sitting under heat lamps in the back while our server was I don't know where. The other dish, chicken stuffed with a pea puree on top of some mashed potatoes didn't deliver as hoped. The chicken held very little flavor and the mashed potatoes were mixed with coarse ground mustard which overpowered the entire dish. At the end of the meal the strongest flavor that remained was salt. Not a good thing. I would recommend that you check out the Georgian to view the grand room and envision the glory that it once was - and then head downstairs to Shucker's - Fairmont's other restaurant. There you should find better food, better prices and better service.

    (2)

  • Connie S.

    The Georgian Room in the historical Fairmont Hotel should be reserved for that special occassion. I really like the atmoshere of this classic restaurant. The service is excellent and professional, since they only take a few reservations per time spot. During different nights, I tried the 3 course meal using my Living Social vouchers on several nights Normally it costs $59 plus Tax and Tip. Also during Restaurant Week this year in 2011, they were only charging $28, plus Tax and Tip. They start you out with bread and 4 types of butter and this great crackers. There was crab bisque soup, Angus Beef, and the Free range chicken. The scallops I didn't care for as much as the tender beef. On Fridays and Saturdays, there's live jazz music playing in the background. But it wasn't loud, so you still can carry a conversation at your table and the place has high ceilings, so it was quieter than most downtown restaurants. Free Validated parking when you dine here too. At this hotel you can book other events in the Spanish Ballroom or in the other area with the large windows and plants, that the Georgian used to be located. I've always loved hanging out in the Terrace Bar and lobby too since it takes you back in time.

    (5)

  • Corrie S.

    I would have given this place 1-2 stars, but my dining partner (my Grandma) would have probably given it 5 stars, so we'll split the difference. I'm a well-travelled and well-fed individual. My Grandma dearly loves Sizzler. The dining room was spectacular on first glance. I was reminded of Le Cinq (a multi-michelin starred restaurant in The Four Seasons in Paris), but on closer inspection I noticed how run down it was. We came for lunch, hoping that they were serving afternoon tea. We were given lunch menus and nothing was mentioned about other options, so I thought we were out of luck (maybe it's served later in the afternoon, or only Fri., Sat., Sun...?). There seemed to be only one waitress and two helpers, but I think there were about 10 full tables, so a bit much for her to handle. Each time she left our table, she was gone a long time. We decided on lunch and when she finally came back to take our order, we gave it. As we passed the menus to her, I said, "Just out of curiosity, when do you serve afternoon tea?" She replied that it was served everyday during lunch. Quickly discussing it with my Grandma, we decided to have a look at that menu. The waitress seemed put out by that, but was fine and actually quite friendly the rest of the time. So, I stuck with my lunch menu items and my Grandma went with the tea. My starter of macaroni and cheese croquettes could have been fantastic if they had been made with a sharper cheese, and if they'd been seasoned properly. They were very bland. My seared scallops with bamboo rice and panang sauce were fine, nothing to fault, really. My Grandma's tea items looked nice, but I'm sure didn't taste fantastic. I often host afternoon teas on my own and had just hosted one for my Grandma for Mother's Day a few days earlier. She kept saying, "This isn't as good as what you made." I doubt she was trying to flatter me. I can cook. I didn't like how I could hear the phone ringing at the restaurant reception desk ALL the way across the room all throughout lunch. Personally, I wouldn't come back. My Grandma, on the other hand was thoroughly impressed with the experience. I couldn't recommend it to an educated foodie, but I could recommend it to most people for a special occasion. The prices weren't outrageous and the ambiance and food would impress most people.

    (3)

  • Koizumi Y.

    The Georgian is an ornate, graceful place to take a meal. For me, it's more about the experience of luxury than food - because I've ordered off menu most of the time I've been there. The staff and service are impeccable, the menu is elegant and pricey, and the environment transports one back to days of grandeur and pomp. Exceptional wine list. Do it at least once.

    (5)

  • angie t.

    Lovely, romantic. Great food, staff exceptional.

    (4)

  • Jane T.

    Elegant, beautifully served, delicious food in a formal setting. Expensive but a definite must for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    4.5 stars, but not quite 5. It's such a relief to eat at a restaurant that has a ceiling, carpets, table linens and drapes to muffle all the sound of dining and diners. The terrible trend in restaurant design featuring open ductwork and hard sound-bouncing surfaces has got to stop. This place is old-school class, but their menu is a bit adventurous. I ended up dining here twice during Restaurant Week and had their Prix Fixe lunch ($15 for 3 courses - about 1/2 the usual price). Service was exceptionally good, food, for the most part, outstanding. The complimentary bread sticks with some kind of savory/creamy dip was amazing and made me want to overindulge, though I knew I had 3 courses coming. The onion soup was not your usual cheese helmet, but beautifully served in a longish oval bowl with high quality swiss melted on crisp french bread and the soup itself very flavorful and not too salty. The chicken pasta dish was extra rich with little puddles of butter collecting along the bottom - a little skimpy on the chicken, though. Chocolate cake dessert was a lovely sight with pretty decorative touches, but the cake itself tasted like stale, thin brownies. More of a treat for the eyes than the mouth, apparently. Other folks at the table raved over the Wasabi Shrimp salad and the bananas foster. On my second outing, I fared better with a different dessert, some kind of pistachio ganache or something that was moist and satisfying. Don't bother with the Mac & Cheese Poppers w/ smoked ketchup - interesting idea, just nothing to write home about. And their chopped salad had too many sweet dried confections in it, which I ended up shoving to the side as they kept cloggin up my molars with their gooiness. Still, overall, my dining experience was top notch because I didn't have to shout across the table to my companion and was treated handsomely, like a special, honored guest by all of the staff. Treat yourself to a Georgian lunch - you'll be glad you did.

    (4)

  • Neelima D.

    I went here for breakfast (thinking that it would be brunch). Please note that at one time this place had a brunch that was 'to die for.' I'm not sure why, but they no longer offer it. I wish that when I had called to make reservations for 'brunch' the attendant would have informed me that there is no such thing instead of making me a reservation for their continental breakfast. There's a big difference. In any case, it was the nicest buffet breakfast I had been to. The granola here was the best I have ever had in my life. The dining room is awe-inspiring. The staff was really nice. I don't recommend breakfast here unless you are staying at the hotel (The Fairmont). Otherwise, I think you could have a better sit down breakfast elsewhere. Their actual breakfast menu was mediocre (considering the price). I think breakfast for two came out to $40.

    (4)

  • Shyam H.

    I was sort of dragged here for dinner (during the 30 dine around seattle week) and the food was a pleasent surprise. The service was probably on the 'a-little-bit-too-much' side, but that's a minor detail and most normal people would consider it a good thing. I hear that I will soon be asked to go there again :-) This time, it doesn't have to be forceful.

    (4)

  • Corrine C.

    We came as a party of 7, wanting to use our Living Social vouchers. Called ahead and made reservations as recommended by the vouchers. Complimentary valet parking was included but I don't believe anyone used it as we were all able to find street parking in front. The restaurant is beautiful- high ceilings, chandeliers, candles... My young son joined our "fancy" dinner party and we felt he was made very welcome by all the staff- they even have a kid's menu. The adults had the 3 course dinner. The delicious amuse bouche from the chef was a smoked salmon mouse with caviar. Mesclun salad followed - wonderful tomato chips on it. My entree was the scallops. Cooked perfectly and the right amount. They were very gracious to substitute my leeks for asparagus. For dessert, we had the black and white souffle with creme anglais. We stayed for about 4 hours and never felt rushed out. It was lovely catching up with our friends and relaxing. Looking forward to our next visit!

    (5)

  • Amikam R.

    The Georgian is the restaurant at the Fairmont Olympic hotel. It's large and spacious and the tables are well separated leading to peaceful quiet. The menu is intriguing, there's a seven-course menu. The wine list is large. We came on a Wednesday night and chose the three course menu. The portions were substantially larger than what I had at a pretentious "French" restaurant the week before. The salad was gorgeous and also tasty. The salmon "brick" was nice, although the dough was a little scorched. (I asked for it to be cooked through which possibly caused the scorching). The dessert was exquisite both in looks and taste. There were nice amuse-bouches and a lovely plate of bonbons with the check. The service was unobtrusive and the people knowledgeable. The prices (except for the three course menu) may seem high but it's worth it for the quiet ambiance, the superb food and the excellent service.

    (4)

  • Bryan J.

    We have loved eating breakfast here while staying at The Olympic. Taking a cheery and delicious start to one's day in the bright, spacious and luxurious surroundings of The Georgian casts a European and metropolitan feel to the energetic and artistic but workaday feel that is downtown Seattle. As the sun sets behind the western buildings, The Georgian's windows darken and its interior begins to sparkle, grow smaller and more intimate. Just once we _had_ to eat dinner here. We lingered for almost two hours over a romantic three courses while the nearby ivories tickled our senses. When it came time for dessert we indulged as if this classical atmosphere needed a flight of baroque fantasy. Shorthly thereafter our waiter appeared with small saucer on which sat two small chocolates brushed with a glamorous streak of glaze inflused with, we were told, real gold, and offered for our pleasure, as it were, with the flourish for which service here is known. Our bill for two was pushing $150, so we thought this a gracious thanks for our patronage. When we signed the final bill, though, we found the two small "gifts" of chocolate were $8 each. "So that's how things work here," we realized. The Georgian, as most people know it, is truly a place to make memories over a luxurious dinner on a special occasion. As The Olympic is Seattle's only five star hotel, you might even be able to do a little celebrity watching, too. At dinner prices, however, we have made more memories over The Georgian's breakfasts, finding this a comparitively more affordable way to add classiness to our downtown Seattle experiences.

    (5)

  • J.A. K.

    We dine out - a lot. Much more often than average, and at a lot of expensive restaurants (our annual budget for dining out reaches into the five figures). We live in the San Francisco Bay Area, where places like what the Georgian cost are virtually around every corner. But we have seldom encountered such erratic, poorly paced serving and even more erratic food, as we did at the Georgian. Especially since we ate a number of excellent restaurants in Seattle, including Crush, Spinasse, and Olivar. Good: - The herbed lavash strips in the breadbasket. Amazing, like the most addictive potato chips in the world - Crab bisque: very rich, full of crab butter. Delicious. - Veal loin chop. Despite the 'Porterhouse' menu listing, the tenderloin came separate. Nonetheless, the quality was outstanding. Too bad the sides sucked, of which more below. - The quality and size of the filet. Tragically it was undermined by a ham-handed treatment, again detailed below. Bad - really, really bad: - Timing on the 8-course pre fixe was so bad we were flabbergasted. First four courses were rushed out so fast I could barely finish one before another was plopped on the table. But then there was a wait. A. Long. Wait. At least half an hour, maybe more, when nothing happened. No apologies, no explanation. At a restaurant like this, such poor pacing is unforgivable. - The amuse-bouches were overdone in concept and execution. The 'palate refresher' was anything but. An overly large serving of achingly dessert-sweet granite, with a high-alcohol vodka foam, is in no way suitable as an enhancement to anyone's palate, unless you're a regular at TGIF. - Black truffle fries with veal were ordinary, and the mushrooms had such a super-rich butter sauce, DH had to scrape it away to eat them. We eat a fair amount of rich food, so this was way over the top. - My filet was amazing, thick and Prime quality, perfectly cooked. But the oxtail gravy was so overpowering, coating the entire outside, that it was all you could taste. It was delicious, but two very fine flavors were competing, and the milder filet lost badly. What a waste of a magnificent 5" thick filet, one of the finest hunks of steak I've had cross my plate in a long, long time. - The peas with the filet, listed as 'local, farm fresh', were nothing of the sort. You could even tell by their appearance. They were starchy, hard, and absolutely terrible. Peas are not in season, and these weren't even worthy of being made into soup. - Cheese course. It wouldn't have been bad, except that the waiter couldn't tell me what one of the cheeses was! That is such a monumental gaffe, words fail me. - Dessert was god-awful. Possibly the worst dessert we have had in decades. Sickeningly sweet, and the coffee was like dishwater. The Georgian is a classic example of marvelous old-time surroundings undermined by uneven execution and impaired creativity. When I rave about the food at Boulevard or Andre's Bouchee or Meritage, it's because these are kitchens where inspiration isn't forced. They know that creativity needs a light hand and a critical eye, because even good quality ingredients and technical skill don't guarantee a gustatory pleasure. We'd have been better off dining at Lola's, or Olivar. Heck, we'd have been better off with a frozen pizza.

    (1)

  • Richy M.

    Best dining experience I have ever had. GF and I had the crab bisque and a interesting tomato dish to start. She then got the lobster and I the veal tenderloin. The veal was beyond amazing. But even more than the food the service was perfect and the room is gorgeous.

    (5)

  • Faith H.

    I have given the Georgian Room (now renamed The Georgian) 5 stars but I must add that the 5 stars is based on the dinner menu, definitely not the lunch. The last three times I dined here for lunch the service was mediocre and the meal was not at all rave-worthy. Now dinner was another story - hey, it could've been another restaurant there was such a contrast. After 6pm the Georgian is romantic & intimate. The perfect place for a first date...or a wedding anniversary. The staff are attentive and offer helpful suggestions on wine selection or choosing from the delectable dishes they offer. The last time I dined here the experience was intoxicating, and no, it wasn't just because of the excessive amount of wine I consumed - or was it.

    (5)

  • Susan K.

    OMG. The somalier there is a true conossier of wines. In addition, the staff are examples of what a professional waiter should be like. We had their tasting menu w/ wine pairings. There was a crab soup that was to die for. The gnocchi in white truffle butter was the best gnocchi I've ever had.. and I do order it most places that it is offered.

    (5)

  • Ass Man Z.

    Posh. Fabulous food and unmatched service. A special event place like no other in the city.

    (5)

  • Rassamee H.

    Our Seattle tea meet up group had reservations for high tea at the Sorrento hotel but when we arrived we discovered that they only serve high tea during the holidays. We ended up going to the Fairmont for afternoon tea at the Georgian. I had not had tea since living in Bellingham and being in close proximity to Victoria, B.C. The Georgian tea was quite lovely. It comes with four finger sandwiches (teeny little things), four small pastry sweet type things, and amazing scones with devonshire cream and raspberry preserves. Our group ordered the 1908 tea, jasmine tea, and the orange pineapple tea and everyone seemed happy. I have to say that the best part of the tea service was the devonshire cream, which was dee-lish. Our server, Kevin, was very accommodating and even brought us extra scones and finger sandwiches upon request. We did pay him back with tulip bulbs, though. Actually that wasn't me but a fellow tea groupie. This was definitely fun for a special occasion and worth the price.

    (4)

  • chib y.

    It was by far the worst service I experienced at a good rated restaurant. We ordered wine paring, but wine didn't come to our table until we almost finished the first dish. We tried to get sommelier's (looked like one) attention, but this person walked right by us, completely ignored us. We were later told, he was the new manager Andy H. The other waiter brought us wine after we asked for, but he had no knowledge about the wine, and filled the glasses 95% full. (he at least tried to be nice) The dishes were unimpressive. We tried to enjoy our dinner, but the service was so bad. At the end of the dinner, we confirmed the worst service at a hotel dining. When we checked in, we were asked if we would like to check our coats. They put our jackets on a chair next to the reception. I thought they will hang the jackets soon. We found our jackets on the same chair as they left two hours ago, no one around. We started laughing and left the restaurant. We believe that the bad service was by poor management by the new manager. That's the only reason I can think of why the others posted good reviews.

    (1)

  • Edward C.

    The gilded chandelier, the baroque decor, the tinkling piano, and the wine steward pouring my sauvignon blanc all conspired to confirm my suspicion that I was a sans-culotte who had unwittingly found himself inside the "grand dame" Fairmont Hotel. If not for the 2 for $25 prix fixe menu available Sunday through Thursday at the Georgian until the end of April, I, a proletarian student of medicine, would not have found myself dining with the capitalists and the haut bourgeoisie. The service was impeccable-here you would find understated solicitude from an bygone era, exemplified by my wine steward, an older gentleman who poured my half-bottle of modest libation with the same precision and care as a bottle of Petrus. There was no unctuous displays of false obsequies to perturb my intimate little dinner, and after 15 minutes, even I felt like I belonged, despite my initial doubts. From the prix fixe menu, I started with the rhubarb consomm with lobster meat, and for the coup de grce I had the pork loin with black truffles. The pork loin was especially spectacular. My girlfriend had the seared scallops, and they were so tender and flavorful. At the end of the night, our bill, including wine, was less than $100, which is well worth the money for this other-worldly experience. Had Karl Marx tried this 2 for $25 special, he would never have envisioned communism.

    (5)

  • Bernice C.

    My boyfriend and I had the unfortunate experience of dining at The Georgian the night before Thanksgiving. Instead of spending Thanksgiving day with friends and family, the day was spent vomiting from 3 am to 5 pm. This not only ruined our Thanksgiving plans, but also the next 4 days as we tried to recover. It took 5 calls to various managers before I heard a response to my complaint. Needless to say, I will never dine at The Georgian again.

    (1)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 11:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch, Dinner
    Parking : Valet
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Paid
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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