4. Restaurants

Lecosho

89 University St, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 623-2101
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  • Porter S.

    My boyfriend took me here as a surprise for my birthday on Saturday. The service was fantastic as they obviously wrote down all the information he gave them. Very nice waiter. However, I was highly disappointed with the steak I ordered. It was a New York cut and cost $30.00. It was so tough to cut through that I asked for a steak knife. I was told the knife already given to me was the steak knife, but was given another one. It still would not cut through the steak. Once I was able to cut through and took my first bite, I was shocked by the lack of flavor. It was bland and tough and the only reason I didn't complain was that I felt bad because they were so nice to me and my boyfriend. He ordered the special and again, no flavor. It was a piece of cod with a potato crust. Completely bland and boring. However, their peppercorn cheesecake was fantastic and their lemon brussel sprouts were delicious! Loved their butter and the tapenade served with the bread! However, based on their two main dishes being so bland, I would be hesitant to eat there again. The prices are too high for bland main course dishes.

    (3)

  • Loralee V.

    My second visit here; and again, Lecōsho did not disappoint! I had to start with their mouthwatering mussels with tasty bread for dipping and the rich olives & Marcona almonds. The atmosphere at Lecōsho is truly a study in contrasts: Casual yet elegant, rustic and romantic ambience with high ceilings, dark woods and comfortable banquettes. Their cocktails are always delicious and the servers always attentive and knowledgeable. For dinner, we shared some bites. The wild boar (shank) was actually not wild but delectable nonetheless. I had to try the boar not only because it sounded cool, but because I have a Great Dane at home... Though bred for wild boar hunting, my Dane is more efficient at holding the cushions in place on the couch! Sadly, the Rainbow trout was far too salty to eat and the accompanying beet salad tasty yet served with too much vinegar dressing. Despite the over seasoned fish, the dessert more than made up for the deficiency. A bittersweet chocolate torte with whipped cream tasted like a luscious chocolate mousse! -- Pure delight!

    (4)

  • RONALD W.

    Had the Lecosho Porchetta for dinner tonight. Super large portion size and mighty tasty. Not sure that you really need to stuff pork belly with pork tenderloin as each is wonderful in its own right, but still just a great dish. Excellent service.

    (4)

  • Maria N.

    I love my drinks and happy hours, and Lecosho was right there as we got off the Ferris wheel and into downtown Seattle. For a happy hour, I was expecting a bit more across the board - from prices to drink selections to food options. Everything was ok, but nothing to write home about and nothing that would make me want to come back. My advice: do not settle and look for something with a bit more of a happy hour personality. The options in this part of town are endless.

    (3)

  • Gene B.

    A picture or statue of a big, fat pig in front of an eating establishment usually bodes good things. At Lecosho it bodes great things. I went their on a Monday for Happy Hour with a group of friends around 4:30 and it was all ready pretty packed! Also, most of the tables were reserved, so you might want to get a reservation in, especially if you're planning to go around 6:30 or later. We tried to make a major dent in their Happy Hour menu and everything was great! I have to say, that their $4 red wine was very, very nice. Loved the sardine tartine, kinda of a crostini with fresh, delicious sardines and a hint of garlic from the aioli. Not overly done, the simple, pure flavors of the sardines came right through. Also had the Clams piri piri, steamed in chili-beer broth, delicious! I could of eaten a couple orders of those. The rillettes turned out to be almost a terrine of salt pork and was so good. The spaetzle was probably the best I've had outside of Germany; perfect texture and lovingly cloaked in brown butter and cheese. While all the portions on the Happy Hour Menu were ample, we shared them, the house-made sausage on a bed of lentils was down right generous! The service was great. Very accommodating considering how busy it was. You got the sense that the staff was very happy and excited to be working there. I'd like to try dinner there next. This could quite easily be a 5-star place!

    (4)

  • Helen K.

    I come here for the late night happy hour, which is usually where I can make it after getting off. This is a local industry hang out. People that work in restaurants come here to eat, talk shit about a lot of you yelpers and drown our sorrows. The painted hills burger is my favorite burger in Sea town because it's simple, the bun is great, the bacon is thick cut, and the beef is the focal point. Spaetzle is to die for, tossed in browned butter and I think pecorino or some thing like that. I don't even care too much for pastas I basically get the same thing over and over. The lentils, sausage and egg is good, perfectly cooked egg. Steak salad is good. Basically the happy hour is much better than half the other crap you can get anywhere else. You actually are getting quality.

    (5)

  • Enna C.

    Do NOT order the grilled octopus here! I got severely burnt octopus, that even with the lack of lighting at this restaurant, I could tell my food was burnt due to the coloring and the smell of burnt food. They remade the dish (because no one wants to increase risks of getting cancer from consuming food severely burnt), but then the octopus just tasted rubbery instead. Extremely disappointed in the food. The service was also meh, on a slow night too.

    (2)

  • Jodi S.

    The grilled octopus and salsa barava didn't seem to belong together on the same plate. The octopus was amazing, the little charred edges added a delightful texture and flavor to the meat The salsa brava was very acidic. On first bite I noticed distinct tomato flavor, then the heartburn caused by the green chilis. I would say skip the salsa and just put a few more octopus legs on the plate and serve them stand alone. For the main course I got the ribeye steak - rare! Sadly it was more along the lines of medium rare, but it was still very tasty. The bed of arugula salad was a nice palette cleanser between bites. The nice glass of pino nior also helped. :D Was a nice "welcome back" to the steak world after a long absence. Oh! I got a bit of my date's pork and it was really divine! Super tender and flavorful. To finish the evening off I had dessert, of course! I got the torte with the boysenberry drizzle and the vanilla bean whipped cream. I think I am remembering right! Anyway, the whipped cream was totally awesome - I can't wait to try making that myself some time. And, well, how can you go wrong with berries?? Yum! The torte was... odd. It had hints of herbs, perhaps rosemary? It wasn't very sweet, which was fine because with the berries and whipped cream it didn't need to be. What was odd to me was the texture. It reminded me very much of polenta. In fact, that is what I thought of every time I took a bite. Even the texture! Meh, it was still delicious and I devoured the entire thing in a matter of minutes.

    (4)

  • Stephanie K.

    I'd give 2.5 if I could. Something's not right if you go to dinner expecting to be wowed by a great meat dish, and wind up enjoying a salad the most. I mean, this place represents itself with a pig. That ought to be their specialty, right? Anyway, my pork chop was fine--good, even. It just wasn't GOOD. I was expecting to be wowed, and instead, I was underwhelmed. It was overshadowed by the house salad, which had a tasty vinaigrette and perfectly-done soft-boiled eggs. It was just simple, fresh ingredients all expertly combined. My husband ordered the steak, which was perhaps not the best choice here, but still. Don't put something on the menu unless you can do it well, you know? His steak was extremely tough. A big disappointment. The service was decent (friendly, though also slow/flighty) and the ambiance/decor were great (love the open kitchen. Also, it smells amazing in here). Prices were much higher than the quality of the food warranted. I don't mind paying for good food, but I hate feeling overcharged when the food doesn't meet expectations. We really wanted to like this place. We'll give it another go sometime--I'd come back for the house salad and top-notch wines--but our dinner here was subpar.

    (2)

  • carrie L. B.

    A giant, Homer Simpson-sized dollop of drool is forming at the side of my mouth just thinking about the delicious short ribs at Lecosho. Mmmm... short ribs... Oh, sorry, I'm back. Lecosho is rich and exciting with warm lighting, dark wood and leather, and tufted velvet. Every comfortable seat has an intriguing view of either the back of the restaurant where the kitchen is working it's meat-tastic voodoo or out the window onto the Harbor Steps. But all that was eclipsed by the incredible food: the duck confit, the octopus, the duck-drenched potatoes, the brussels sprouts and especially the ribs. Oh no, I feel another rib reverie coming on...

    (5)

  • Eric O.

    I heard nothing but good things about this place, so I was very excited to eat here. --By the end of my meal, I was so frustrated with my experience I wanted to run out of the place and never return. The waitress was the most BORING, IMPOLITE, INATTENTIVE person I have ever met. I had to wait more than 15 minutes after I was finished eating to get my check, and there was no more than ten people seated at the restaurant besides myself and my date. She was to busy folding silverware and chatting with her coworkers. My girlfriend tried to start simple conversation with her by comment on her jewelry, she only looked at her... smiled and then walked off. I know everyone has bad days, but this was overkill. -- I would love to remember the employees name, but its not coming to mind. Tall, thin, white female with sandy blonde hair; working the mid afternoon shift. --Overall, the food was really good giving this place a one star. Only one star because after my experience with the waitress I would rate -5 stars if given the chance. Great food.. HORRIBLE customer service.

    (1)

  • Chris H.

    This is a very, VERY good meal in a sea of $$$ and $$$$ chain restaurants. I was solo and ate at the bar on a Thursday night. The bartender was super, friendly, knowledgeable and recommended either the sausage or octopus to begin and either the chop or chicken for main. I chose the octopus/pork chop. The octopus was tender and had a slight spice. It was very good but could've been better with some sort of citrus. The chop was so moist and delish. It came with a lovely salsa verde, creamy potatoes, some beans, and crispy thick bits of pancetta. For dessert I had a nice coffee and a soft chocolate tort. Pro: food, service, non-chain/$$ (in a neighborhood of chain steakhouses) Moderate: ambiance, priced right

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    We stopped in to Lecosho for lunch on a Monday just after the noon time rush. It was a bit lazy and a little slow. It happened to be during a restaurant week and so I tried the 3 for $15 lunch. I thought it was all in all a bit boring but could be better if I had tried different selections or came at a different hour.

    (3)

  • Chira V.

    house salad? YES! everything was so right about this salad, down to the soft boiled egg. lamb with gnocchi? YES PLEASE! one. i rarely order lamb but this is the best lamb i have ever tasted outside of new zealand. and two, if i could i would eat all the gnocchi's until i passed out into a carb coma. lucky for me, they only dole out two on a plate. flourless chocolate torte? DOUBLE YES! delectable and fluffiest flourless torte that has hit these tastebuds. 5 stars, triple yum and service was great too.

    (5)

  • Kathleen R.

    Delicious food, very nice wait staff. My ONLY complaint is that I ordered a BOWL of fish stew, and got a CUP of fish stew in a HUGE bowl. What I had was delicious, but insufficient. NOTE I am an average weight (135lbs) woman, and I'm not a big eater. I mentioned it to the waitress but she seemed offended, and didn't even offer some French bread or a salad or anything to fill the emptiness in my tummy! It's the first time ever, that I've left a restaurant hungry. :( My husband loved his steak sandwich, tho, and was satisfied.

    (3)

  • Kate B.

    I really, really wanted to think this place was stellar. The name is Chinook slang for pig, there is a pig on all of the signage... What could be wrong? I love all parts swine! But sadly it was just so-so and I am not sure I will hurry back to give them another try. First of all, I did visit Lecosho during Seattle Restaurant Week. I have found that I don't always get the best a place has to offer when it is so busy and the menu is so limited. My dining partner and I met early so we could sit at the bar and have a cocktail. The space is pretty amazing - a lofty-type spot right on the Harbor Steps with a great view. Our drinks were absolutely above-par and they were very cool about letting us sit and enjoy them even though our table was ready early. Nice. Not so nice was our service once we were seated. The waitress was absolutely by-the-books and barely that. She didn't even say hello and read the nightly specials from a notebook she had to pull out of her back pocket. Hmmm...Then I asked for my salad dressing on the side and it came out covered in a boatload of dressing. Our friendly waitress all but accused me of lying but then finally got me a new salad. Oh, but this time it had no dressing! She did walk by with it 3 minutes later but she could have mentioned that when she dropped it of, right? Whatever. The pork rillettes, however, were very tasty. Sadly that was the only pig I got as none of the available entrees had any oink. The chicken and pasta we did get, though, were actually pretty good. The chicken was moist, the pasta had a ton of flavor - we were happy with those selections. I had my hopes up that dessert would save the day but, boo hoo, it did not. The semolina cake was rubbery and had almost no flavor and the maple pot de creme was just ok. It was compared to pudding cups we had eaten in elementary school. Not exactly a rave review. Small, small portions and just really underwhelming. And no chocolate anywhere on any of the choices? For shame, for shame! I might give Lecosho another shot but it won't be for a long, long time and definitely not during SRW. This piggy did not squeal all the way home.

    (3)

  • gail f.

    Nice location, good food ,fair prices. Had the beet salad, pork belly wrapped pork tenderloin (a little over cooked), and sausage with lentils with egg (only half an egg, I Can't imagine why we didn't get the whole egg). Waitress was pretty worthless but everyone was nice.

    (3)

  • Adriana K.

    My new return to wonderful pork after a 14 year absence was appropriately solidified by visiting Lecosho. Having passed by with its large windows looking out into the Sound with sexy lighting and open layout, their happy hour looked enticing. A glass of wine after work was complemented by an adventurous spirit, so I tried the grilled sardine tartine, shared the Columbia City Bakery Baguette, and Rillettes - a first for me. The Rillettes was extremely rich - and the sardines were I believe canned, but tasted good. My friends got a house salad, and I wished I would have, and one absolutely loved the short ribs. Service was iffy, but busy - I would go back for happy hour to see how the menu changes with the seasons.

    (4)

  • LisaLisa F.

    I have been wanting to try this place for months. Finally made the effort to get here. I love the ambiance of Lecosho being on the Harbor Steps. We ordered the following Appetizers: Cheese plate - three miniature slices of cheese. wow. all were good, but it seemed chintzy Homemade Sausage and Lentils - fantastic! However, I got one slice amongst our party of five, a bit disappointing Salad: Bibb split between two of us. very good, but also chintzy on the nuts and cheese for the price Dinner: two people split the Rabbit Cavitalli (it was amazing!), Scallop dinner (she refused to share) and two Duck Cassoulet dinners (So decadent!) Then the entire table shared the homemade Chantrelle Mushroom Gnocchi. This was very good, but lacking in flavor and swimming in Leeks. eeks. Dessert was uneventful. The Lemon Pinenut Tart was BORING and tasted like plain Gelatin with nuts thrown in. It needed tang to it. Service: The server was inattentive most of the time, I think she did not like having a table with kids. We actually got more personality and better service from the wonderful hostess (owner??) who was pregnant. I loved her! the server was slow and inattentive. I still left 25% on the tab, that is how I roll. The place was loud. It was hard to converse with the person on the other side of the table.

    (4)

  • LC M.

    Good, but a little challenging for business lunches as the restaurant is fairly loud--but part of the reason for that is because every table fills up at lunch. Been there twice in the last couple of weeks, execution is good, though I'd be more interested in a few more non-sandwich dishes. Soups are really great. Reservations are easily made on UrbanSpoon.

    (4)

  • Kira I.

    Oh. My. Pork belly. Yeah I am still spinning on the succulent flavors and palette-pleasing seasonings that rotated on our table all night. I came here with the ONE AND ONLY Katy for a new experience. It's located on the Harbor Steps (BONUS you get to walk it off before and after your meal!) Too bad we had only just stepped in when we realized the sensory overload had made us famished! We were greeted and seated and immediately glazed over the menu. They offered the Dine Around Seattle deal but we were far more adventurous than the set menu. Muahaha. Family style sharing is where it's at. We started with grilled octopus (a new flavor for me!) which was pleasantly swimming among a tasty salsa and chickpeas. Chewy, light, and full of flavor, octopus is one of my new favorites. The lamb came out tender and juicy just as expected. But the real winner of the night was the inspiring pork belly. Just the right tender, moist, and ripe finish that left us not even wanting to venture to dessert. It was a great experience and the "life-changing" Malbec really lived up to the hype our server promised. I'll definitely be craving me some more delectable dishes from here, perhaps I'll be by for their pig-a-licious happy hour.

    (5)

  • MJ A.

    Yay for the German influence. Good late night place for relaxed drinks.

    (5)

  • Iris M.

    Lecosho has some delicious small plates for happy hour (3-6 daily). Unfortunately, you have to sit in the bar area for happy hour and the tall chairs were a little uncomfortable to sit in, but the food and service were excellent. We started off with: Steamed Clams Piri-Piri: Cooked nicely. The chile-beer broth was a little bitter. ($6) Spaetzle: I loved this spaetzle. The fresh herbs really added a nice flavor to them. ($5) Rillettes: Nice flavor and comes with a bread basket, mustard, and pickled radishes. ($6) Yum! I usually don't love rillettes because they are stringy, but this loaf was nice and smooth. The bread was pretty standard. It tastes very similar to most baguettes you get at French Bistros in the area. It a little hard on the outside, but soft in the middle. After gobbling down the happy hour plates, we decided to get additional small plates from the dinner menu (available after 5 pm). Grilled Octopus: This was the best cooked octopus I've ever had! Really nice char, but wasn't rubbery at all. The salsa brava was very tart and overwhelming for my husband, but I thought it added a nice sour flavor to the dish. The chickpeas are yummy. This was my favorite dish! ($9) Catalan-Style Fish Soup: Finfish, shrimp, clams, mussels in a saffron-sofrito broth with almonds and breadcrumbs. Really great comfort food. The almonds gave it a nice toasty, nutty-flavor, which I've never had in a soup before. My only complaint is that the shrimp didn't taste fresh more frozen so I could have lived without it, but I would definitely order this dish again. ($10) Overall, I was very impressed about the great service here. There were only three people serving for the whole restaurant when we arrived and they were very friendly and worked efficiently.

    (4)

  • Krista J.

    I went here for lunch on a weekday. There are many places in the downtown core that have an ok lunch, but none I have run across that I thought were great. Until now. The menu is a perfect size. Enough choices, but not too much. Also every single thing on the menu looked really good. I had a hard time deciding. The prices are perfectly in line for lunch and the portion size was just right. It was a warm day so we sat outside which is nice since it is on the Harbor Steps it is away from the street a bit and has more of a courtyard feel. The atmosphere inside is good too. It was a great lunch and I will go back.

    (4)

  • Tom E.

    Convenient location, nice décor, interesting menu with a few items I had to look up (gremolata, farro...) I had the pork porchetta, and the pork belly was a little challenging as a texture to eat, but I sampled the duck salad that was amazing - a beautifully balanced and colorful dish. Haddock, chicken, and cavatelli were also liked by those who had them at our table. The territorial view was surprisingly pleasant for its location and the service was good.

    (4)

  • Larry W.

    Near perfect on a beautiful, sunny slice of heaven, summer's evening. Food is excellent, great drinks, lovely scenery, and fabulous setting. What more could you ask for?

    (5)

  • Tracy L.

    Food was good, not great, and large price for small amount.

    (2)

  • Emily M.

    Went here for Valentine's Day last night, and I have to say it was the perfect choice! We were seated right away for our reservation. The restaurant was full but not uncomfortably packed. The food was excellent. Really nice, light flavors that didn't make us feel totally stuffed. The mussels were really meaty - some of the largest I have ever seen! The coppa starter was absolutely delicious. A perfectly balanced dish. If I could recommend one thing, it would be that. The wild boar ragu was a very good portion, and very generous with the meat. My boyfriend had the special bouillabaisse which was chock full of seafood and really packed the flavor. Amazing end to the meal with the pots de creme balanced with a pink peppercorn shortbread. All and all - good service, great menu and very reasonably priced. We had a very special night!

    (5)

  • Anna D.

    I came here for Seattle Restaurant Week. It's a neat space. I really liked the location and while parking is not provided, it was relatively straightforward. The food was good. I had the sweet potato soup, pork chop and cheese dessert. They were all delicious. My husband had the clams and gnocchi and said they were also very good. It's a nice place and I would go back.

    (4)

  • Jordan H.

    Super tasty food. Excellent service. And the bathrooms are incredibly accessible for folks in wheelchairs. I am post op and in a wheelchair for just a week and I have been blown away by the poor access of most places. Lecosho is killing it in the ADA department at least as far as wheelchair access goes. Well done.

    (5)

  • James F.

    4.5 stars. I've been wanting to come here for a couple months - the write ups of this place have been pretty great. Came for happy hour, and we had the pork rilletes, spaetzle, sardine tartine, and brandade, and then the petit sirloin steak to top it off. The spaetzle was great filler food for $5 and very tasty, but by favorites were the tartine (i like sardines) and the steak, which was very well done. An interesting space, and the atmosphere is good for happy hour after work or a nice meal. Half a star off because the prices are a little high to fill up for happy hour. I'm looking forward to coming here again and trying the dinner menu.

    (4)

  • Cindy Z.

    Delicious food and exceptional service. We weren't too hungry, but we had the wedge salad and the porchetta, and yummy! The salad was yummy, just enough bacon bits and dressing. The porchetta was really tasty and the giant beans were a great accompaniment. We were so happy with the food that we ordered the chocolate tart and it hit the spot. Not too sweet, not to bitter,,,juuuuust right. Our server, Simona, was super sweet and gave us recommendations for other restaurants to try.

    (5)

  • Tom H.

    Great food. Tiny portions.

    (3)

  • Lor B.

    Came back for a lunch mtg - had the namesake dish again - Lechosho Porchetta - in a sandwich this time - AWESOME. Crispy and Juicy - simply Delish! Beet salad is oh-so-good as well. I'm sure i'll be back for HH as I hear it's all the rave...

    (4)

  • Patrick S.

    This review is for their lunch menu (which is different). After reading Kira I. and Katy H.'s reviews, how could I not check it out, seeing as i work RIGHT NEXT to it. So I convinced some co-workers to go with me and we trudged down the steps to see this place. I think the first thought I had when I sat down was... wow, these water glasses are REALLY SMALL. I'm not sure why we couldnt get normal sized water glasses since I saw people drinking out of them at the bar, but since they provided us our own water bottles to refill them with, I couldn't really complain. Second, it took maybe 10-15 minutes before a waiter showed, and only after we flagged down someone that looked like the manager and inform them politely. Almost all of us ordered the burger, and one person ordered the turkey mole. It took about 30 minutes for us to get our food. Taking a look at the size of the kitchen vs the number of patrons, it was kind of understandable, though not desirable. That being said, my burger was almost perfect. It was cooked exactly the way i requested (medium rare), which is.. rare. Even at Sullivans, when I order their burger medium rare, i almost always get medium. But with 4 of us ordering medium rare burgers and having them all come out medium rare was pretty impressive to me. That, and the combination of the pickled onions + pickles + GORGONZOLA was perfect. So why almost perfect? It was 1/3lb. Even with their soup (which was just meh), I was still kinda hungry. Make it a 1/2 lb burger, and it would be perfect. And for $12, I don't think it's too much of a stretch. Also, realize this place opens at 11am to 3pm for lunch. We get there at 12, and our order is in about 12:30. When we got our burgers, one of us had a burger that used 2 bottom buns instead of a top and a bottom part. And the person that ordered the turkey mole burger had it put on some other bread since they apparently RAN OUT of buns. It kinda ruined the turkey mole burger for him as a whole, since it was too soggy to hold, but he said the mole was still good. I'm not sure I'd come back for lunch unless it was work related, but their happy hour menu definitely sounds appealing.

    (4)

  • Tpot N.

    Whst with the name (chinook for pig apparently) and the logo and a few porky items on the menu, I really hoped that I would be in hog heaven dining here last night. We ended up squealing all the way home but not out of pleasure. A very rude waiter helped put us out. We ordered a beer and he put the can and glass on the table and walked away. Really? You couldn't even pour the beer? It's not like this is some low rent tavern. We ordered 2 beers, 2 wines, 2 entrees and 2 apps and the bill was $111+. That would be okay if the food wasn't so uninspired. The octopus was tough and it's flavor masked by a too vinegary and too sweet bbq sauce. Duck confit on a dry slice of potato that added nothing to the dish. The pork chop on polenta was okay but nothing special.

    (2)

  • Kristy W.

    Everything you'd expect from the former owner of Matt's in the Market. I was once misunderstood as saying I'm going to "mass" in the market. The food, drink and experience is so good that for me, it is church. So sure, I used to attend mass in the market but now church has moved to Harbor Steps.

    (5)

  • Linda P.

    Don't bother unless you order the pork chop! Service was poor and so was the atmosphere and we went on a Saturday night.

    (1)

  • Jay P.

    Not going to go in to too much gushing detail - read other reviews here for that. I will say several things that may reinforce the other reviews - or maybe just give you some more info to work with when heading here - which I suggest that you do. Some suggestions: 1 - Make a reservation 2 - Come prepared to spend some serious money on wine - if you don't you are missing a big part of the experience. This food deserves something Italian with some bottle age on it. This is available on the menu and ask for help if you don't know the selections there. Matt has clearly put some effort into getting the right wines in to the place - even if there list is not exhaustive. 3 - Don't miss out on the mackerel! 3 - The duck confit is amazing. 4 - The service is very casual, and the staff is very hip and friendly. Don't expect stiff formal service here. Yes, there is a lot of pork and such on the menu. Just give in and enjoy...

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    I was looking forward to trying Lecosho because of Matt Janke's previous spot (Matt's in the Market). Plus I liked the idea of a place that specializes in pig. So it was with a lot of anticipation that I stepped through the door last night. OK, so the guy in the front decided to answer the phone and have a brief conversation instead of asking the caller to hold and greeting us. At that point we were just happy to be in out of the cold. I'll ignore that. I was there for their famous porchetta, which at least one review has said is their signature dish. This is where the disappointment set in. It was overcooked and dry. Cutting through the outer part of the pork belly was like trying to slice through a belt. It was also underseasoned, and Lecosho is the kind of place that does not entrust its diners with salt and pepper. Not that it could have saved this dish. True, I could have sent it back, but my wife's dish had arrived and I knew it would be 20 minutes to cook the dish again. My question - why was it sent out to begin with? So much for high hopes. There are simply too many other restaurants out there for me to be able to give a place like this a second chance after an experience such as this. I do wish them well.

    (2)

  • Jackson R.

    I could write a discourse on the many special bites I had at Lecosho, but I will just tell you about one. Sardine tartine. Cured fish on rustic bread that will rearrange your tastebuds like a mob boss rearranging a stoolie's kneecaps. Go get it and wash it down with Carpano Antica vermouth. A bloated pig is their mascot, which is always a sure sign of quality charcuterie. Lecosho happens to be waging an agon* against complacent palates and dull tastebuds, so walk not in their path, unless of course you're ready for some rearranging. (*thanks, AC)

    (5)

  • Sy S.

    Lecosho is great and unique with both drinks and food, which is kinda hard to find in Seattle. Both times I've visited I ordered the drink specials (I think $5) and was so pleased I stated, "I wouldn't be that mad if this drink was $10" (I get very annoyed with $10 cocktails because they're rarely ever worth it). My favorite dish is the espresso short ribs. Last time I was there, we ended up ordering 2 more plates of it! I also love this place because it doesn't "feel too Seattle-y." (Can you tell I'm annoyed by the Seattle restaurant scene lately?) The ambiance is chic and clean (not pretentiously trendy), and the bartenders and wait staff are nice (...not pretentiously trendy).

    (5)

  • K S.

    Great location. Nice atmosphere. Excellent menu. It's hard to go wrong here.

    (4)

  • Jaswant A. S.

    So after 6 hours of drinking and having an overall good time our group was down to a handful and we still wanted to get some food. I looked up Yelp to see if ANYTHING serving food was open and Lecosho seemed to be the most worthwhile food destination. And Yelp did not disappoint - this place made a perfect place to finish our bar-hopping night. We got here just about midnight and were invited to sit at any table we wanted by a bartender with an Eastern European sounding accent. I ordered the espresso rubbed beef short ribs with pickled beets. As a group we ordered a bunch of different dishes so we could all try a variety of things. We also had a cheese plate that went great with the bread they offered. I'm usually not a fan of lentils but the lentils here were very flavorful and I ended up having an entire bowl of that. Our waiter was very accomodating and kept our drinks flowing and food coming. All of us agreed this was a good place to come to and that the food was fabulous. I definitely will be back next time I'm in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Terri L.

    AH-MA-ZING. Luckily we had a reservation. The restaurant was buzzing and lively on a Friday evening, and everyone was having a great time. We were seated promptly and had time to soak in our surroundings. Service was great; our server was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. THE Matt Janke actually served us our dishes, which was so great to see. Everything we ate was delicious and flavorful. We started with the bread, the house-made pork sausage, and grilled octopus. The sausage was so good and had wonderful flavor. The octopus....oh the octopus. It was tender and perfectly seasoned, sitting on a bed of chickpeas dressed with a spicy salsa. YUM. We kept swapping plates because neither of us could get enough. For our main courses, I ordered the pork chop and my friend had the special of the evening: grilled lamb chops. My chop was a perfect medium-rare and had an amazing crust on the outside. The polenta was soft and buttery, and the beets gave the plate an added punch of flavor and color. The lamb chops also had a great crust on the outside - tender and not gamey at all. So good. We were persuaded to order a side of brussels sprouts and were not disappointed. It added the right amount of veggie to our meat-filled meal. After all this food, we had absolutely no room for dessert. However, I got a glimpse of some desserts that the table over had ordered, and they looked delectable. I would love the come back for happy hour.

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    FYI Lecōsho's location can be a bit hard to find -- it's just down the Harbor Steps on the left across from Tully's. I was impressed by the nice ambience, flavorful food, and good service. We started off with several appetizers, all of which were at least "good" (the short ribs, octopus, sausage, rillette were all exceptional). Our main courses were enjoyable as well -- I chose the pork chop, which was probably one of the best chops I have ever had (recommended by my server). I also saw that the house-made pasta dish was well cooked and flavorful -- great job on the pasta. Their wine list was reasonably priced, with very few bottles over $100, and complemented the food well. For dessert I enjoyed a coffee and the flourless chocolate cake. Their pastry chef is impressive, as that was the best cake of this type I can remember. The chocolate gelato was pretty unremarkable, but the lemon-basil and pistachio gelati were both great as well. If I'm downtown and want to go to an unpretentious, yet nice restaurant for some great food I would definitely recommend Lecōsho. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

    (4)

  • Cameron B.

    Barely days after they swept up the construction dust and opened their doors for business, Lecosho has already impressed the hell out of me. I went there for a happy hour on a Thursday evening and easily got a table, but I imagine this won't last long, so get there soon! For drinks, I started off with a nice sauvignon blanc, and progressed to the cabernet later. The sauv was crisp, and the cabernet was big. Food wise, I got the aqvavit cured pork belly rillette, an Italian sausage on top of a bed of lentils with a soft boiled? egg on the side. We also tried the Gorgonzola cheese with dried fruits, and the pork spare ribs. I couldn't find anything to criticize about the food if I wanted to - everything was tremendous. Next time I visit, I want to try some items on the dinner entree menu and some concatenations from their full bar! Go...Soon!

    (5)

  • joe b.

    Tasty charcuterie.

    (4)

  • Amber W.

    This is one of those places where you'll stare at the menu for a half-hour trying to choose between your favorites. Then the waitress comes over and tells you they are both excellent, no really, they are both very very good. After some deliberation and with the help of the lovely bartender, I selected the grilled octopus and NY strip. The octopus was truly wonderful - with little bits of char and sitting on a large bed of chickpeas. A tomato-based sauce had not a little bit of spice to it, a pleasant kick to match the octopus' grill flavor. It was tender and very tasty. The steak was pretty much a steak - cooked perfectly and covered in rocket and tiny tomatoes. Certainly tasty, but nothing to write ... about. The wait staff were friendly and the bartender helpfully suggested yet more restaurants to try in the area. A very pleasant meal.

    (4)

  • Alexis X.

    We stumbled across this place while looking for a happy hour. Lecosho has a good happy hour appetizer menu. The short ribs, salad with a "slightly more cooked than soft boiled egg," were my favorite. Their in-house made sausage was also very good. My least favorite was a lentil dish. Wine and some beers are priced to make you happy during happy hour. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and efficient. One of these days, I'll be back for dinner.

    (4)

  • Danielle F.

    I was very excited to go to Lecosho for the first time. I've only heard amazing things about it minus the review from Mariana O. to whom I suggest staying up in Lynnwood and perhaps grabbing dinner at Black Angus instead of Lecosho. Our server Andrew was very knowledgeable and made our experience even more enjoyable. We started with mussels with chorizo ( my favorite starter), short ribs and duck confit all were delicious. For entrees my friend and I shared the Porchette with beans. I'd never had this dish before. It was very tasty and seemed to have a hint of a unique spice perhaps five spice? We also had the cavatelli with mushrooms which was delicious. Andrew described this pasta as being similar to a bolt ( as in nuts and bolts) which it was. It was a dense chewy pasta and the sauce and mushrooms suited it very well. To finish our meal we had the maple pot de creme with walnut brittle. It was amazing! All and all a lovely meal in a lovely atmosphere. They have a great open kitchen where you can watch all the magic happen. I will be going back to try the rest of the menu soon!

    (5)

  • Cookin B.

    I'm feeling that this place gets too many good reviews, perhaps because it caters mostly to tourists. One thing I believe, any restaurant should do amazingly well is their happy hour menu. Their pork belly terrine was compacted molded meat, absolutely overcooked and too mushy. So how many times did that get ran through the robocoupe. As well the fat cap was way to thick and if its going to be that thick season it. I understand the concept of spreading it on the bread but there needs to be some renovation on that pate recipe. Their sausage and lentil dish was just OK. the sausage is more of a Boudin Blanc style, light in flavor and the lentils were a little dry. The olive relish, was just OK too. Columbia City Bakery does make a nice chewy baguette bread. Now the big disappointment is their happy hour burger. The bartender recommends a med-rare which is fine when its cooked right but this burger was more of a light sear with a rare internal temp. The meat slightly oxidized and not 100% fresh. More like 85% fresh. Look heres the deal. This place doesn't seem that welcoming to the 1 in the morning guest. You got a cook off in the corner who looks to be pissed at work, a straight faced bartender and an over priced burger with no fries. It doesn't seem like a place where a Seattle local should go. and yes some of us out passed midnight in downtown are living in Seattle. As well, who wants to be the a-hole that returns his burger at 1am because its under cooked. Just cook it right buddy. I'm paying for your wage. Sorry to inconvenience your hours of operation. As well, bartender. If you hear your patrons talking about food and cuisine prior to ordering (cuz you all got ears like hawks), make sure it comes out top notch. Testing my pallete and tatse just gets you yelp reviews like this. Regardless if your known for pork, if you cant do the basics right or even amazing, you wont see this late night patron in for normal dining hours. What a joke, 11 dollar burger and no fries. Ohhhhh, its got painted hills beef. Next time its the hotdog stand outside the showbox.

    (2)

  • Samit C.

    My review mirrors NEARLY exactly what Curtis Ching says with the exception of one thing: It wasn't a squid salad; it was octopus. It was char-grilled in a way that suya is in places like West Africa. I've never had octopus prepared that way before and thought it was splendid. Additionally, the FNBLT that Curtis calls out as amazing is exactly that. It has bacon, lettuce, roasted tomatoes, soft boiled egg, and bacon aioli on a toasted potato bread. And everything was done perfectly. Craving it now, but I don't live anywhere near the Harbour Steps in Seattle, unfortunately. We also had the house-made sausage on a perfectly cooked bed of lentils, spring greens, and a soft-boiled egg. I'm a fan. Would not hesitate to go back. It was all complimented by Dale's Pale Ale (in a can), which went down just fine with our meals.

    (4)

  • R. C.

    You know a place is going to be good when the salad blows your mind. Absolutely wonderful food, service and ambiance. This is the place that made "new American" cuisine make sense to us. Everything here is really earthy but extremely sophisticated, light but very filling and features a lot of unique combinations (particularly in the sauces) but done in subtle ways. If you are looking for BIG BANG BOOM this might not be the place for you; but if you want thoughtful, tasty and really satisfying food, this place is one of the best in the city. We are now regulars. Dinner is great, but if you can make it in the afternoons/early evenings and sit on the patio for lunch/snacks, its wonderful.

    (4)

  • Linda Z.

    Nice place...a bit dark - so a good place if you are having a bad hair day and are on a date. Menu is separated into small plates, salads, and large plates. Steamed mussels were nice but definitely had a heavy chorizo influence. Also tried the grilled octopus on chickpea puree as well as the pan-seared halibut. The halibut was moist and tender with a crust from a pan searing and served over an avocado puree and pea vines....would definitely order that again. Not so sure about the octopus which was a bit overcooked. Afterwards we tried a gluten-free tort with raspberries...unfortunately, we could definitely tell it was gluten-free. I think that was a special - maybe not on the regular menu. But, I still appreciate that they at least offered a gluten-free dessert on the menu - something other than flourless chocolate cake or ice cream which are the usual GF options. The location is scenic and the atmosphere fun, watching the traffic on the stairs down to the waterfront and the "wheel" right outside the window. Our server was great. Overall, not a bad place. I would definitely go back especially if I was on my way to the Symphony - which is a short block and a half away.

    (3)

  • Michael E.

    Tucked into Harborsteps, this place is serving up delicious Italian. And the happy hour sort of extends into the dining room. We ordered off all the menus, happy hour, dinner, cocktails. The food was simply amazing. I think most notable was the pasta dishes, so thin and delicate, exactly what I love about great Italian food. Service was a bit slow and the main area of the restaurant wasn't that busy when we started but was packed when we left. I think the service is still getting into the groove. Ugh, but that thin delicious ravioli, to die for...

    (4)

  • Kathleen C.

    Chris (my husband) and I were recently invited to have dinner with some new friends at this new restaurant on the "Harbor Steps." Finding the location, let alone any real scoop on this restaurant, was initially challenging-- I was intrigued by the mystery of it all. The only obvious ticket was the "Matt" factor, but I am still so junior to the food scene in Seattle to even know what that's all about (other than eating at Matt's in the Market once and really liking it). The restaurant's location is sort of removed from the main thoroughfare and bustle, which makes it unique in an area championed by the varsity chain of Pike's matriarchs. We started with cocktails and wine-- the wine graciously selected by our server, and perfectly suited to our taste. Chris had an "old fashioned," and he was far from disappointed in his old stand-by. Our table shared the pate and almond appetizer-- one word: YUM. There wasn't a speck left over to speak of. I later had the chicken dish, which was wonderfully enhanced by generous touches of pork, and my husband had the chop with polenta. I'm still upset with him that he didn't share much-- by the time I asked for a second taste, he had inhaled his plate. For dessert, our table shared the flour-less chocolate cake, which was rich and a perfect end to a perfect pot belly. What will I do different when I return to Lecosho? Order more food, wear looser fitting pants, and jump quicker on the draw of my fork. Read the whole blog entry: katpublicity.blogspot.co…

    (5)

  • A K.

    This place is great. Went up to Seattle for the weekend for the Hawks game - and we wanted to go somewhere delicious, but not "OMG TOURIST" as we're from Portland. Decided on this place for #1 the pig sketch on the website and #2 Yelp reviews (obviously). SO TRUE about the reservation thing though - we got there early (6:30pm) and when we walked in the first thing the host says "Hi, reservations?" and we said no, and he goes, "Oh ummm...well, we're packed with reservations, but there are seats in the bar....?" Which was no problem. Except....95% of the "reserved" seats were never filled in the two hours we were there. Who knows what that's about. But the service was great in the bar. My boyfriend and I started with the rilettes which was SO RICH and delicious, and probably should have been served with a little more bread. And I'm not sure the yellow mustard was a great complement to it, but was still nice. For an entree, we shared the buffalo steak, which is phenomenal. The bleu-cheese butter was....jdkaslf;jkal;djfkas. Awesome. The portions were small, which we didn't expect. But, usually portions are so big, we like to share - so we were still bordering on hungry when we left. We had wine, which was good. Our friends got the wedge salad and lamb, and that was great when we tried it. They also go the ice cream trio dessert.....and the ice cream was amazing, but the pink peppercorn cookies really kicked it up a notch. They were very pleased. Anyway, great experience. Loved that it was a little out of the way on 1st.

    (4)

  • Anna Y.

    HEAVENLY food. We ordered the sausage, pork belly, and sardine. Each dish was flawlessly executed and beautifully presented. Growing up on flavorful and deliciously cooked Chinese food, I usually don't find any dishes I eat at restaurants especially memorable. THIS PLACE IS AN EXCEPTION. Every bite hit the spot! What's more, we went during happy hours and the price was incredible. The ambience was classy, and the bartender was very friendly too. Lecosho, I will come back to you again and again!

    (5)

  • Bryan J.

    I went to Lecosho last nite for a birthday party and have to say this place is one of my new favorites! Its nice and cozy darkly lit and the staff is amazing. Great wine list and the happy hour is out of this world. I had the rilletes which is amazing! I would also recommend trying the drink the French 77 now I am not big on the french but I will say this drink is fantastic! Go to Lecosho asap!!!

    (4)

  • Sandra R.

    Love, this Restaurant. This restaurant was recommended to us by an employee of another restaurant that had a very long wait. We were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful food and the great service. We did not feel rushed at all and enjoyed the very calm setting. The house made ravioli was fantastic. It was unlike any ravioli I had ever had. It was surrounded by corn in a mild but flavorful white sauce. Just delish! The creme brulee was the best we had ever had. It was carmel goodness that left the most wonderful taste in your mouth. Everyone in my group loved their meals and enjoyed the ambience. The staff were very nice and we never had to ask for anything. I high recommend this to anyone wanting a good meal in Seattle. Don't get caught up in the trendy restaurants that offer very little tasteful dishes. This place is a win, win! Would go back in a second.

    (4)

  • Steven F.

    Showed up on a Sunday evening to meet up with my friends for dinner. HH was going, I apologize I didn't see the menu but we had a salad with egg, crunching bread. Simple but really tasty. I was forced to eat the egg and I was glad I did. Also had sardines on bread. I'm not much of a sardine type but that was coo. Dinner. I had the mackerel in red sauce. Sorry I'm a bad reviewer, I forgot the name. That sauce was good, it added a nice kick. Another dish was the tenderloin. that was a juicy piece with crispy skin. The beans it came with were good. The last dish was a pasta plate. Sorry but this was just ok. Kinda bland. I did not drink so I will not comment on it. But the staff was polite, friendly, and on top of it. I would go back to try happy hour for sure.

    (4)

  • Sara P.

    Lecosho is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle right now. My man and I have gone in twice in the past couple months for a late-night meal, and both times we have been blown away by the food, the atmosphere and the service. Tonight we shared the house salad and pork rillet for a starter; the salad was bright and crisp, with the soft-boiled egg adding a rich creamy texture. The rillet was just lovely paired with a house-made mustard and pickled heirloom radish. Yum! Our entree came from the stellar late-night happy hour menu; espresso rubbed short-ribs and house-made spaetzle. Holy cow were they good together! The meat was rich and perfectly prepared, and the spaetzle were light, crunchy, and dredged in herbed parmesan. Our waitress was attentive and friendly and the whole experience was just awesome. We will definitely come back again and again.

    (5)

  • Cassidy S.

    If I could eat here once a week, I'd be a happy camper. As it is, we were only visiting the city so I must wait until my next Seattle trip to eat here again. The food was absolutely superb. We started with the octopus plate- I'm not a big octopus fan, but this was cooked to perfection and seasoned wonderfully. My friend had the porchetta and gave it rave reviews. I opted for the special, which was a blue mouth bass. It was cooked just right and paired with lovely fiddleheads and beets. We also had a side of the farro which was divine. All in all, we ended up stuffed to the gills and had to hike back up the hill to our hotel. Waitress was very helpful and courteous, as well.

    (5)

  • Jen D.

    It had been awhile since my last visit and came in for some catching up with a friend. Our meal & service was spot on! Andrew (I think was our server's name) balanced our mood for catching up with guiding us with lovely personality and favorite menu items. Everything was delicious but the chicken was hands down the best chicken I've EVER had. I'd go back weekly for that dish! Thanks for the great night.

    (5)

  • Davin A.

    That's a very enthusiastic 3 stars, closer to 3.5. I thought the food was excellent here. I had the Duck special for the night and the portiion was perfect and everything tasted delicious. Absolutely loved everything about it. My wife had the Halibut, which I tasted and enjoyed just as much as she did. I would definitely recommend this place and go back again next time I'm visiting Seattle. My one minor complaint was the slow service, but it might have felt particularly slow because my wife and I were in a hurry. Give this place a try!

    (3)

  • Josh D.

    I went twice in one week, for dinner and for lunch, to ensure that I experienced all that I possibly could from Lecosho and was pleased with both visits. The first visit was for a Valentine's Day dinner to which I showed up early, but found a seat at the bar and took advantage of the happy hour pricing on wine and nibbles, namely olives and almonds before being seated for the formal dinner. While sorely disappointed that they were out of the pork terrines, the appetizer of the grilled octopus with the salsa brava and chickpeas was tasty, the smoky flavor of the meaty octopus contrasting nicely with the piquant notes of the salsa. The octopus was perfectly cooked, as well, none of that overly chewy octopus your mother warned you about. Not content with just one appetizer, we also grabbed the short rib appetizer and again were pleased with the dish. Not the fall apart, overly stringy short rib that has been braising for hours on end, but a soft and perfect texture, soft enough to cut with a spoon but all melt in your mouth perfect. The contrast with the beet slices was a nice touch as well. The entrees were perfectly prepared, she getting the braised chop and me getting the lamp porterhouse. Both were tasty, tender and well seasoned. My only suggestion with the pork was that perhaps a bit of acid or even a hint of maple, could have elevated the dish that was a well prepared piece of meat. Coming back for lunch with friends allowed me to tackle the porchetta, which I was aching to try. The sandwich option was perfect--the pork loin and belly combined into the perfect combination of salty/fatty/crispy/delicious. The outer layer had a perfect carmelization that added the perfect texture to the meat that the sandwich couldn't have been better--even if you added the house pickled onions and pickles. I can't wait to see what joy awaits on my next trip.

    (4)

  • Casey B.

    Best meal we had in Seattle while passing through on our road trip. Duck salad was to die for-- I still have dreams about it. My husband had the porchetta and was very pleased. We loved the meal so much we ordered dessert-- we never order dessert-- and the custard didn't disappoint. All around great meal, and service was stellar too.

    (5)

  • Matthew V.

    After running past Lecosho for the last few months a friend and I decided to try their happy hour, and now I wonder why we waited so long. The food and service were great. We had the spaetzle, house-salted brandade, beef short ribs and grilled house-made sausage. And while all the dishes were great, the beef short ribs were amazing.

    (4)

  • Tabitha C.

    Good stuff lovely patio & great quality food

    (4)

  • Cherie M.

    Great location on Harbor Steps and very nice setting for intimate dining. The service was excellent. My companion had the cavatelli, which she said was to die for. I had the house salad with an excellent house vinegarette. It was nicely combined with the soft boiled egg on top. I had the grilled pork chop and agree with Lil E. that flavor was quite good. My cut was rather fatty, however, which made for cutting the slightly rare meat a little challenging. I also enjoyed the pureed potato/parsnip, but would have liked more of the beets on top. We share the trio of gelati and pink peppercorn cookie. The gelato was light and very tasty and the cookie was a nice contrast with unique savory flavors.

    (4)

  • Erica G.

    Dined here twice in the last week. Last Saturday for dinner and today for lunch. Dinner was a glass of Pinot, the pork rillettes starter, and a special of mackerel with olives and bok choy. I'm not much of a bread eater so I asked our server if she could suggest an alternative accompaniment to the rillettes; hooray of hoorays, the kitchen provided me with a helping of "30 hour roasted tomatoes", along with the pickled veg plated with the rillettes. Super delicious and super appreciated. The pork fat melts in your mouth like porky butter. The mackerel was a delicious salty bomb of deliciousness. Boyfriend had the New York steak with Gorgonzola butter, but wasn't thrilled, in part because he's not a huge fan of the New York cut to begin with. I tasted it and thought the Gorgonzola butter outshone the steak, but was tasty nonetheless. Lunch today was a starter of butter lettuce salad with a caramelized onion dressing (awesome!) and a main of their seafood soup. The broth is loaded with saffron (I heart when you can see the threads) and shellfish, but was a tad undersalted for my tastes; still pretty enjoyable. Got one of their poached pears with mascarpone and pistachio brittle and had a minor foodie-gasm. Will definitely be going back for dinner again, mainly to try the porchetta. Also, they have a giant pencil drawing of a pig (their logo) in the restaurant that is kind of the coolest thing ever.

    (4)

  • M S.

    I love this place for lunch. A nice room, good service (but can be a little slow-- not an hour and back to work place), and the food is excellent. The best tuna melt in town. You'll really enjoy this place.

    (4)

  • Juan V.

    Great food all around. I recommend the grilled octopus for starters. As for entrees, we ordered the scallops and the pork chops. All dishes were well cooked, nicely seasoned and simply delicious. Their wine list has some great options to choose from.

    (4)

  • susan b.

    Had an amazing dinner at Lecosho last night. Everything was as I would expect from the creator of Matt;s in the Market, my former favorite restaurant in Seattle. I had the pleasure of tasting a variety of appetizers including the duck confit, the house made sausage, the octopus (seriously the greatest thing I had all night long) and the bibb lettuce wedge. First of all, who would have thought to make a bibb lettuce wedge salad and WHY didn't someone think of it before now? Dinner consisted of the perfectly prepared lamb chops as well as a sampling of the pork chop from my friend. Both amazing - and I don't usually order pork chops from restaurants since they are usually dry - these were anything but. Great wine selection too. I put my selection in Matt's hands and he did not dissapoint. Not only will I eat there again - I am taking a larger group back TONIGHT! We are on per diems and we can eat like kings here as everything is reasonably priced.

    (5)

  • Todd E.

    Had a fantastic dinner at Lecosho last night with my wife and our sons, 5 and 3.5 years old. Server Andrew was perfectly attentive and fantastic with our boys, the kitchen readily accommodated our couple of unusual requests, and all our appetizers, entrees and dessert were well-prepared and presented. We were even toured through the kitchen, including the walk-in refrigerator, and saw all inventory perfectly stored and labeled, and all shelves and work surfaces clean and organized even though the restaurant was in the middle of a very busy dinner rush. Kudos to the professional leaders and staff of Lecosho.

    (5)

  • Tim B.

    Pretty good place with good atmosphere. Food was fantastic! Servers seemed a little uptight however. If you go here, the rabbit pasta is fantastic.

    (4)

  • Rcc D.

    On a recent visit to Seattle, after sampling several eateries I was pleasantly surprised to find the culinary barometer forever expanding upwards and out ward. There seems to be a subtle confidence amongst chefs and entrepreneurs alike... a little nod and a professional wink creating a domino affect... an unsaid kinsman ship. It was a cold and rainy Saturday night and with my companion had obtained a reservation at Lecosho located close to the Pike market which I would describe as an American bistro. As we entered the warm dimly lit room we could feel the thaw on our faces and craved to warm our insides with the delicious aromas swirling around us. We were seated next to the kitchen which looked like a beacon in a dark sea in comparison to the lighting in the room. It reminded me of Opaque restaurant in San Francisco in which all dining takes place in the dark, in which ones senses are meant to run free and overwhelm the usual masticatory experience. We were handed the menus and tried to navigate our choices with our solitary candle...centre table. We started with roasted octopus and crispy chic peas, the octopus was cooked pefectly with a little char on the outside and a tender chew on the inside. The chickpeas were the perfect foil with a touch of raspberry gastric. The other appetizer was house made sausage with lentil du puy which are green lentils from France which appear to be al dent when cooked through, and a soft boiled egg (which seems to be the trend in Seattle restaurants). The sausage was a cross between a british banger and a boudin Blanc which had the perfect balance of seasonings and a crisp skin made from lambs intestines. All in all a well balanced dish complemented by the gooey soft boiled egg. For the main dishes my companion Butternut squash risotto with maitaki mushrooms which was above par. I on the other hand ordered the duck two ways...Confit and grilled breast accompanied by endive apple salad and parsnip puree. The confit was average due to the fact the skin side was face down in the delicious parsnip puree which rendered the skin rubbery. The breast which should have been cooked medium rare, but unfortunately was impatiently interrupted 90 seconds too early which resulted in a rare, sinewy and hard to chew with my incisors piece of flesh. I felt like channeling my inner cave man in order to avoid discreetly shoving the undigested semi-chewed piles off to the edge of the plate. The stewed farrow that we ordered for the table was a good choice which we both enjoyed. The service was a bit snooty, aloof and slightly unatentive but had no problem in deleating the mad duck from our check. We took our desert cravings else where which turned out to be ginger martinis at the four seasons bar which could not be faulted after a few adjustments... the third one for each of us was spectacular as was our vernacular.

    (3)

  • Anton Z.

    Went for Seattle restaurant week but didn't have anything from the prefixed menu. Grilled octopus salad was tasty, and their dark and stormy cocktail was a great addition. Helpful staff in picking wine and the food was great. We'll be taking folks there when they visit!

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    Braised pork, steak, sausage!!!!! The food was great and the server was awesome! They have a great happy hour too!

    (4)

  • Allan L.

    According to the hard hitting food journalism that is the Seattle Stranger, Lecosho means 'pork' in Chinook. And if one were to visit the Lecosho website, one would find an artistic rendering of what 'pork' used to look like when it was a breathing, animated, and perhaps, feeling, being. Now I know that many people much smarter than me argue that we live in a more understanding, greener, and compassionate world when it comes to how we eat. I am thinking, in particular about movements that take into account the historical and contemporary struggles over conservation, environmentalism, and ethical treatment of animals. And I am all for getting a bumper sticker that says 'no war for oil', purchasing a Nalgene bottle, or avoiding hygienic practices such as washing my hands or in between the crevices of my body in order to lessen the impact of gray water in our lovely earth, but when it comes to eating pork, all those moral or ethical considerations can act like a tree and take a split (am I saying this right?)! I have yet to be awarded my degree in 'zoologicalism', but I am willing to bet my other several degrees (one is definitely in 'creationism') that eating 'pork' is not only what separates us from all other species on earth, but has destined us, as humans, to be the rulers of this planet (still working on the numbers on this hypothesis; forthcoming 12/12/2012). My argument so far: for all those people who say there's something wrong with me for loving to eat 'pork', I say: if you don't love eating 'pork', there's something wrong with you! But I know what you're saying, "stay on topic, Allan!" My apologies for the tangential 'rants', you are absolutely right. It's just that I just started reading this book for college by this dead lady who wrote in the 1700s named Ayn Rand and it's got me all worked up. Everything she writes is DEFINITELY true and a good idea (everything she writes is definitely not true or a good idea)! But I do agree that it is my individual right and destiny as a heroic being to enjoy 'pork' and all the different forms that 'pork' can arrive in. Which bring us (patient ones!) to happy hour at Lecosho. After a rough start [e.g.; the host(ess) (are gender neutral occupation titles still cool?) ignored us for about five minutes, despite the restaurant being about 20% filled and the clear absence of anyone waiting in line] we were seated close to the bar. The milieu was typical for mid-scale yet casual/hip restaurants in the Seattle area: large glass windows, dark classic wood furniture/tables, candle-lighting scattered throughout. All-in-all clearly a comfortable and tasteful design aesthetic for those who've been to other newer Seattle restaurants. The crowd, at the time, consisted of a few mid-30 year old professionals who worked downtown day-jobs and were clearly bummed that 'Frazier' still remained canceled (yet they enjoyed the fact that they could still catch episodes in syndication once in a while). Still, the crowd, like me, wanted to chill out and eat meat. The waiters/bartenders were extremely warm, cordial, and quick. They went ahead and patiently explained the menu items to us, even going into some surface detail of certain ingredients and preparation. We ended up ordering the Pork rillette (great texture of meat pate that just melts, served w/ pickled carrots); Spaetzle (a really light pasta tossed in melted brown butter, kinda like a really healthy mac n' cheese); spare ribs w/ beets (melt in your mouth meat that tastes like it should: MEAT) and the Gorgonzola/fruit cheese spread (served with crackers that seemed in itself a work of art). What really stood out, however, were the sausage w/ green lentils (and a soft boiled egg), a steal for under 8 dollars. Once the supreme court upholds its decision to allow me to marry sausage (yes, the complete food category), I will get down on one knee for Lecosho's dish. In fact, I think the lentils in this dish just ordered a year long subscription to Bridal Magazine, and the soft-boiled egg will do the catering and email his nephew who djs with an ipad. In any case, the food is SOLID at this place, and the drink specials are great as well. I tried the cocktail special of the night: a daiquiri. Although it didn't quite compare with my fave (the Chili's ultimate strawberry lemonade daiquiri) it was still enjoyable. In other news: the beer special is served in a smaller glass, which is great, because it makes my hands and other body appendages look larger (hello ladies, perspective!). They also have wine specials for all those who believe in being part of the ruling class. As you can tell from the above, I am excited about this new restaurant, and eagerly look forward to spreading the gospel of 'pork' to other regions of this city and this beautiful and surprising world we live in.

    (4)

  • K D.

    Went on Friday, July 22 and had an amazing evening. We were first wedged in a tiny table cheek to cheek with other diners while a rowdy party of 20 raged across the way. Without asking the server moved us to a quiet table in the back corner. We enjoyed great wine, a sausage appetizer - I had the halibut; beau had the chops. The ambiance is nice and the service was fantastic. Spent some money there but it was a nice treat and well worth it.

    (5)

  • Richard U.

    Lecosho means 'pig' in the Chinook language. No doubt I would try this place out sooner or later! First off the location is pretty spectacular. Its located midway down the Harbor Steps in downtown Seattle off 1st and University. A really nice corner view of the sound and the interesting architecture of the Harbor Steps park itself. The interior is trendy but cozy. The bar is set apart from the kitchen/prep area which is open and in plain site. I went with the seafood soup which is pretty special. Nice subtle fragrant broth with local clams, mussells and fish fillets. My entree was an easy choice. Pork belly is like catnip to my people so naturally I went with the Porchetta! The version here has strip of pork belly (skin on) rubbed with herbs and wrapped around a small pork loin. This sits atop a cassoulet-like bean stew. Nice, filling and porky. I would say this place is moderately priced as my bill about $35 with tip. They have a happy hour which looks quite varied and affordable that I will try next time. I am sure I will be back!

    (4)

  • Michelle G.

    I liked the location and ambiance of the restaurant but the service and food are so-so. I've had better and more creative meals for less money. I also don't know why they advertise as an American style restaurant since they clearly draw from French cuisine.

    (3)

  • Anthony P.

    Lecosho is delicious, homey food with a smart approach, and you don't have to break the bank for a meal here. Sophisticated cocktails here too. I do think they need to come up with some lighter, "brighter" entrees to balance out their warming, savory, meaty strengths. I had a side of braised greens the other night that is one of the tastiest, healthiest things I have eaten all year. Also, I love the space.

    (4)

  • Damon D.

    I went here last night and had a great dinner, I had ordered the half of chicken. It was delicious, it was full of flavor and cooked just perfect with a side of lentils. I also ordered the baguette and sausage appetizers the bread was a bit tough but still good with a olive spread and the sausage was a little under seasoned, The drinks from the bar were original and good as well. I will definitely be back again. Why not 5 stars? The service was a little on the slow side but very friendly.

    (4)

  • Mike B.

    Ehh...def didn't live up to the hype. Overall, it was ok. The grilled octopus app was weirdly sweet and way over sauced. Porchetta dinner was just ok. Fish soup was not really soup and was far too rich for that style of soup. The mussel app was fine, nice mussels. Probably the best thing I had all night. The gelato was passable, sort of icey though. The semolina 'cake' is more pudding and it was bland. It's not bad but we have too many solid restaurants for me to to probably ever go back for dinner. drinks and apps I would do.

    (3)

  • sarah d.

    It was a Saturday night. Stomachs were rumbling. Tables were full. Then it came to me: Lecosho. It was new and relatively unheard of. The odds were in our favor. I called. Sure enough, they had a table for us. Seated in a cozy nook at the far end of the space, we perused a menu abundant in local meats, plentiful seafood and half a dozen tempting sides. In a nod to old school but with a twist, a bibb wedge was topped with crisp pancetta, drizzled with silky toasted onion ranch and garnished with roasted romas like gleaming rubies sidled up to a pyramid of green. My daughter went gaga for potatoes fried in duck fat while my husband set his sights squarely on ribeye steak, seared to juicy perfection. I opted for comfort in the form of roast chicken with creamed farro and braised greens. A thoughtful wine selection seamlessly played off the menu. The bibb salad was an enlivened juxtaposition of tangy, salty, creamy goodness with rich sweet caramelized tomato, a generous smattering of toothsome bits of cured pork and buttery lettuce enrobed in velvety dressing. A side of five thick, crisp brown potato slices nested in a petite oblong dish were promptly bogarted by my potato-fiend offspring until intervention afforded a relatively reasonable distribution. She now requests goose fat with every meal. I did not argue when presented with my husband's Oregon ribeye, plump and proud with two round pats of smoky bleu butter and a touch of coarse sea salt. The last time a steak of its caliber passed my lips was last fall in Paris, at acclaimed, time-honored bistro, Allard. My husband said little as he enthusiastically made headway on the Mad Hatcher farms roast chicken. Our daughter dreamily devoured bites of steak, chicken, farro, greens and potatoes, giving the place her wholehearted stamp of approval. At halftime, we swapped plates and compared notes. The chicken was a revelation, all chickeny flavor intact and rivaling the steak in its masterful preparation. Creamed farro channeled risotto with its satisfying chew and flavor infused grains. Braised greens were given the royal treatment, studded with flecks of house cured pancetta. Thoughtful service mirrored the meal with its lack of pretention and attention to detail. For dessert, we shared three dainty scoops of brightly flavored gelato sandwiched between two brown butter shortbread cookies with a hint of pink peppercorn in a sublimely refreshing finale. My optimistic husband took this outpouring of admiration at face value and promptly booked a table at Lecosho for my upcoming birthday. Despite our flawless introduction, I was skeptical. Could the restaurant live up to its initial allure or would it prove a one-hit wonder? On the big night, I dolled up and crossed my fingers. We kicked off the celebration with housemade duck liver mousse, smooth and velvety save for a smattering of tart sweet dried bing cherries and flakes of crunchy sea salt. The mousse was addictive, like savory candy for grown ups. Birthday or no, I summoned the willpower to not lick clean the dainty ceramic dish in which it was served. Next, we shared steamed mussels in a briny broth laced with the flavors of sweet fennel fronds and smoky spears of spicy chorizo. In an ode to our first visit, we revisited the bibb salad, ribeye steak and roast chicken. Each dish lived up to if not rivaled its prior incarnation. Wait staff graciously presented the birthday cake my husband had special ordered from my favorite bakery. I felt like a queen. We anticipated good food but were rewarded with perfection. Round two proved Lecosho not only gets it right but they do so night after night in flawless succession. Go-go to Lecosho. Your belly will thank you.

    (5)

  • Dee L.

    wow were theses yelper right! The short ribs sure melted in my mouth. They were excellent. Salad with soft boiled egg was great too. And also the free wine tasters our server allowed us to try. Great happy hour to try several small plates. Loved them all! Besides some had too much quinoa..bean ect. great place, beautiful location! Little spendy by the time we walked out ;)

    (4)

  • Jason M.

    I stopped by here for a late lunch after visiting the Seattle Art Museum. It was mostly empty, which was a disappointment - the food was fantastic. My fellow companions called dibs on the turkey mole sandwiched, so I had the Albacore Tuna sandwich. It was delectable, and the service was fantastic. I'll definitely return here for dinner the next time I'm downtown.

    (4)

  • Dave B.

    It was all very good. We had the rabbit pasta and the gnocchi which were both excellent. We split the sausage appetizer which was great. While everything was really very good there was nothing that absolutely blew us away. Its a great place to go though if you are going to be downtown and want a nice place for dinner. There were couples there as well as it groups and it seemed to work great. The staff was super friendly as well.

    (4)

  • Jeannette C.

    I definitely recommend Lecosho. 7 of us dined here, and we may have collectively sampled everything on the menu. Service was excellent (indulgent even) and so knowledgeable. The worst taste we had was good, and the best taste was nearly sublime. Portions are comparably large for a New American/multi-course place. -Price: They were doing Dine Around Seattle - 3 courses for $30. 3 of us did that, 4 of us ordered 2 to 3 courses a la carte. Total for 7 people for dinner with 4 cocktails and 2 bottles of wine was about $330. *Amazingly reasonable for the quality.* -Wine List: Not vast but not tiny, and very smart--they have the pairing you want with your dinner, old world or new. -Starters: A savory goat cheese cake is impressive, though I wish it had been served warm. Friends love the duck confit and house made sausage, but are unmoved by the rillette. -Mains: Lamb cooked perfectly. Cassoulet very good, though bread crumb topping is a misplaced finish. Duck good. Pork-stuffed pork belly delicious decadence. My brined pork chop is slightly overcooked, which would have been OK if it had been brined longer or better, but it was not tender enough - its perfect garnish make this forgivable. -Dessert: Only two of us had room, but the small selection looked tasty. -Garnishes/Sides: Inventive and perfect complements. Try it. P.S. I think the name is an almost phonetic spelling of the French words for "the pig": "le cochon"

    (4)

  • Mei-I F.

    Cool little swanky danky urban joint on the Steps. I had a first here where the best thing we ate was dessert - an outstanding maple creme with a crunchy maple sugar coating. Wow that was amazing. Bartender even gave us a complimentary shot of Bourbon for a nice little pairing. The food was delicious too. Had the porchetta which is a bit different than your standard pork belly dish, but it was still very good. Very meaty, earthy and flavorful although I would have liked a little more crispy skin. You can't go wrong with the rilette a.k.a meat butter and brandade a.k.a. fish butter. I like protein butters. This place definitely has more visits to come!

    (4)

  • Sarah O.

    The staff was friendly... the owner/chef was on the floor delivering food, setting tables, greeting people. We had the octopus to start and it was terrific. As was the evening's special (pork tenderloin cooked to perfection). I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • M E.

    One of our new favorite places. My dining companion had the pork belly. Phenomenal dish. I had the mackerel with polenta. Mackerel was amazing - the polenta was good but not as phenomenal as the pork belly and mackerel. We also shared the bibb lettuce salad (yum!) and the sausage appetizer (also yum!). Drinks were great, service excellent. Ambience: great date night place - soft lighting, dark, cozy, good views. All-in-all, a winner. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Toby N.

    Recommendation from the concierge at the Hyatt. Bistro feel, and down at the steps. I over heard the bartender at the Hyatt saying it was good so I ventured on the 2 recommendations. Started with the Grilled octopus, like someone said the charred tips were very tasty, there is a salsa brava on it and that was not too over powering. I went on the recommendation of the waiter for the and he suggested the Lecosho porchetta and the spatzel for a side. The suggestion is to pour the pork au jus over the spatzel, but I preferred to lightly dip. The only thing is there was a bit too much cinnamon or nutmeg in the au jus, could not figure it out and forgot to ask. Next time I would like to go in a group and order more starting plates and split the pork, although good a little too rich me. Good thing I walked back to the hotel.

    (3)

  • Ian S.

    Seriously, porketa sandwich. Holy moly. And the soft shell crab blt, amazing! Loves it.

    (5)

  • Esther Y.

    Vegetarians, beware! You might as well look away now because this is a place for pork lovers! Our server was extremely knowledgable of the menu and the ingredients. I appreciate when they recommend their favorite dishes ad wine paring. I started with the Zoey salad. This was a salad of great textures and spicy flavors! Arugula was topped with goat cheese, thin-sliced spicy ham, and beets. My entree was the porchetta. It was described as a pork chop wrapped with pork belly. The pork belly was charred well and crispy. The meat inside was a tiny bit dry but the jus did the trick in moistening it. He started with the mussels. The chorizo was mixed in with the mussels and made the broth flavorful. Bread is a must to soak up the yummy broth. His entree was the ribeye steak. The steak was a bit undercooked in the center, but there was a good sear on the outside. The onions are large, whole onions and very sweet. We shared the poached pear. It was very sweet and accompanied by pistachio brittle (pure sugar) ... great way to end a meal.

    (4)

  • MiChin L.

    Terrific drinks, mediocre and way overpriced food. That's pretty much all there is to day about that.

    (3)

  • Mariana O.

    Disgusting food, all three appetizers looked like they have been kept in the fridge for weeks. My friend ordered the sirloin steak and it tasted like boiled meat with a big piece of melted butter on top. We couldn't finish our food and left the place with a very bad taste in our mouths.

    (1)

  • Jilli V.

    When my husband's and my favorite Japanese restaurant, Koji Osakaya at Harbor Steps closed for business, we were pretty bummed to lose such a great sushi bar where we shared many great memorable meals together, with family and friends. Fall 2010, enter Lecosho, a new restaurant serving "Northwesty-regional food, selected seasonally." Situated at Harbor Steps' Post Alley, the outdoor chalkboard with the pig is inviting enough for the daily passerby or those strolling through Post Alley to take notice. A signed taped to the window read, "Lunch Menu Begins October 12, 2010", which is what brings me to composing this review. The interior of the restaurant is dark yet still airy with an inviting feel. The wall of windows on one side remain part of the Harbor Steps building, and the interior buildout was done by the same builders of Sitka & Spruce, which was apparent from all the beautiful wood work throughout. I came in just before Noon to try the new lunch menu which just started service this week. There were a few casual groups, professionals, older families and couples dining for lunch. I sat at the bar which I consider a perfect spot for lunch meetings or for dining solo, in which I was doing both. The bartender was extremely friendly and pleasant to speak with. Once business picks up, this restaurant will fill up fast as there are not a lot of tabletops to accommodate larger groups. There is however a lot of bar seating which is great for the casual diner. I do want to come back here with with my husband and friends just to sit against the tufted booths. The Lunch Menu: I like an easy, simple and enticing lunch menu, where there are a few items listed, but you want everything. Lecosho's lunch menu did just that and featured many of my general lunchtime favorites including soups, salads, sandwiches and a few entrees. I ordered the 'fnblt', a fun menu item to say which also tasted fngood! The fnblt is bacon (an ample amount of it), lettuce, roasted tomatoes, a soft boiled egg and bacon aioli on toasted, buttery potato bread. It was fn-delicious. I love bacon. The amount of bacon in this sandwich was acceptable, unlike other blts at other restaurants where blt's are served with only two lonely strips of bacon burried underneath a pile of lettuce. This bacon was special, made in house and had just the right texture, thickness, crunch and flavor to win me over. The entire sandwich put together at first bite was a warm, crunchy, buttery, salty mouthful that reminded me of a delicious sandwich I once ate while traveling in Amsterdam. I was young, high and anything warm and greasy satisfied my hunger. Well I wasn't high this time, am older with a more refined palate and was simply hungry for a really good sandwich. My fnblt came with a cup of the soup of the day: cauliflower and carrot soup, which was simple and deliciously comforting. I love everything about a good soup in the fall - the colors, ingredients, texture, temperature, aroma and taste. This cauliflower carrot soup has inspired me to make my own soup using the croc-pot at home and seasonal veggies. This is a great lunchtime spot if you're in the downtown area and in need of some comfort food. I can't wait to come back another time to try the dinner menu. Pork lovers, this spot is for you!

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    Love the food every time we go there. Any and all pork dishes are fantastic and the romanesca alone is worth the trip. But last night the service really sucked, we got stuck in a horrible corner seat, and it was wicked loud! Bummer.

    (3)

  • Mo M.

    Great food and friendly staff. A friend and I showed up just before the late-night happy hour, and were told that we could have a drink and wait for the happy hour menu to take effect - we did, and it was considerably less expensive than the main menu, yet still delicious.

    (4)

  • K F.

    Mrs. Mary Francis, you would be proud! My friends and I was served a delicious meal. We enjoyed every last bite till our plates were taken away empty. There is a great vibe, good energy, attentive service and best of all, flavorful food. I'd eat here again!

    (4)

  • angela y.

    came here for happy hour after hearing it was matt's new restaurant. what i had: (it's hard pronouncing some of this stuff) 1. rillettes - my favorite dish that we tried. kinda like a pate...i think it's pork belly soaked in duck fat? sure is fatty but tasty. 2. spaetzle - hm...small little pasta....cooked with brown butter + cheese. really good. 3. steak - no good. tastes just like....a piece of cow. no flavor. 4. lentils + sausage - ooh, the lentils were good! the sausage...just ok. 5. short ribs - i'm not a fan of braised meat, but i could tell it was fall-apart tender. the atmosphere felt super laid back and comfortable. we went on a wednesday night at 10:30pm so it wasn't crowded at all - and our food arrived really quickly. i want to go back for dinner sometime just to try the porchette!

    (4)

  • blanca g.

    Great location. I was super excited about the grilled octopus salad. I love octopus! Our server recommended it and went on and on about how it was steamed then grilled to create the perfect texture and the build up was just so thrilling...until the dish came. The octopus was flabby and tasteless. The bed of cici beans that it was served on was exquisite, but that's not really the point. The fish and pork were good. Cocktail menu was fun. Heard the happy hour was great.

    (3)

  • Guy h.

    I was a veteran of Matt's in the Market from way back. On a recent trip to Seattle, I heard he'd opened an new place, so I was eager to try it out. I even checked in around noon, just to make sure I could find it, and I chatted to Matt, who remembered me, and said he had made a point to say hi when he saw I had reserved for that evening. When I went that night I was offered--by the prickiest host named Brent--the worst seat in the house. He must have expecting Bono and his entourage, as there were many empty tables. When I explained myself, I suddenly got a very good table, but there were no apologies, just a cold stare. If this is the face of Lecosho on Saturday night (a Sat. night, I repeat, not full), then, well, I can't go back on a Saturday night. On the other hand, I had a great server, one Andrew, who helped me navigate the menu on a hot summer night, and I had a terrific meal: the home-made sausage, the fish soup, and a delicious chocolate cake for dessert. I'm writing this because my entry was seriously spoiled by Brent's attitude. A really good restaurant, perhaps for Seattle a really great one, wasdamaged by someone who doesn't know how to be polite.

    (4)

  • Jodi S.

    Soooo yummy! Nice ambiance...right on the Harbor Steps. We went there for Restaurant week, and did a bit of a tasting. Homemade sausage - delish. The go-to dish is the spatzel without a doubt. The appetizer size is nearly enough for an entire entree on its own.

    (4)

  • Sharone N.

    We drove in from Portland during the snow storm and literally slid into this amazing place...The atmosphere was sleek and simple, service was wonderful(thanks Iris!!) and the food was unbelievably balanced. We had the seafood soup, beet salad, pulled turkey mole, and wild mushroom on crostini...ALL flavor profiles were appropriate and literally danced in our mouths...I am completely impressed and humbled.

    (5)

  • Kemi A.

    I tried this bar out last night and loved the decor and ambiance! We sat at the bar and to be honest, the service wasn't super friendly but the drinks made up for it. I loved that they had rose wine on the menu as a lot of bars in Seattle don't. We didn't eat so I can't speak for the food.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth V.

    With happy hour at deals on order at tall tables by bar at doorway,but its too crowded for long times. Dining tables areas over at views yet its all windows add rustic mood on designs the Indian's name. In fresh made dishes by recipes were all delicious spatlze or, for bigger beans too. To try additional purchases on tableware petite to separate this areas off larger reserved.

    (4)

  • A. B.

    oddly & unexpectedly, given the rave reviews here & our expectations based on Matt's in the Market, our experience was average. everything we had - house greens salad, house made sausage with apples/cabbage, braised greens with gnocchi...was just AOK Service was friendly and attentive, including the personal attention by Matt himself.

    (3)

  • Johannes B.

    I think this place has the best salads that I have ever eaten. There is a great deal of care taken in the preparation of the food. I have only gotten good service. I was once disappointed in this simply awful sour mix "Moscow Mule" that the bartender was serving during happy hour. Everything else has been exceptional.

    (5)

  • Brenda C.

    Wonderful meal, great drinks and super nice staff, would definitely recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Dave N.

    WOW! Thought this is really good on Friday so we took friends there Sunday night. The waitress remembered me..kinda nice. We had a lovely evening catching up and the waitress just seemed to know when there was going to be a pause and she was there. We had the grilled octopus on chick peas, wow it was great. We also had the duck confit leg, a great appetizer. Then it was dinner time, one mackerel one pork chop and two bison hanger steaks. The kitchen was busy, and when they took the bone in pork chop out it fell off the Bone great sign ,except it fell on the floor. They came out and said they slowed down the other meals and re-fired hers so they would come out together, said they were sorry and were going to comp desert, then refilled my wife's glass without asking and comped that. So the food was awesome, the pork was thick and cooked perfectly, the bison was marvelous and the mackerel was good. Desert was equally awesome, a chocolate flour less cake that was the smoothest I have ever tasted. This chef and his staff get a 5+ It makes me want to sell my condo in west Seattle and move to harbor steps so I can walk to dinner. Four adults, three apps, four entrees, multiple glasses of wine about 200 bucks. Everyone eat here!!!!!

    (5)

  • Carrie B.

    Five-star happy hour. Great rosé on the $4 menu, but what made the place was the world's nicest waiter. We were marooned in a corner because I had a child along, and he couldn't have been kinder. No problem that we were ordering just a snack and moving along - he even brought my daughter extra nuts gratis. I can't recommend this place enough.

    (5)

  • Diane C.

    Was really looking forward to coming here for Valentine's dinner, as I lovelovelove Matt's in the Market. Service was excellent; very friendly, attentive, but not overbearing. The only disappointment was that the catalan style fish soup was bland and its missing salt was found in our main dishes, which I found to be too salty (house brined pork chop and mad hatter chicken). The house made sausage was perfect, neither under or over-salted. Had the poached pear for dessert, which we loved. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. I would come back and give them another shot.

    (4)

  • Julia L.

    Lecosho seems to be one of the new hot restaurants in Seattle and for the most part it lived up to it's promise. This restaurant has everything going for it, it's cool, refined yet unpretentious. However, as I sampled the food, there was definitely a huge range of sensations from orgasmic to pedestrian. I got there for happy hour (it is a really great happy hour overall) on a Friday evening and ordered their happy hour cocktail. Cynar in a margarita sounds fucking disgusting, but it was actually really delicious. The short rib was melt in your mouth, completely amazing, close your eyes in pleasure good. The rillette was good, but if a crew of this caliber fucked up a rillette I would be shocked and dismayed. However, there really weren't steps taken to make this rillette stand out from any other you can get anywhere else. There was nothing wrong with the salad, the egg was perfectly soft-boiled, but again, it was not anything special. But as Jason Sheehan had promised, the lentils were totally awesome. I'm definitely going to try Lecosho a couple more times before really making up my mind, certainly I'll have to have dinner there as well. I would say that Lecosho is definitely worth going to at least once, but I'm not yet sure if it's a place worth going back to...could be though.

    (4)

  • Becky B.

    This was my second time at Lecosho..both during happy hour. Love, love, love the happy hour menu!!! Great prices for great food. The waitstaff was attentive and nice on both occasions. Had a lovely cocktail of gin with something and something else in unfortunately they were so good I had one too many and can't recall the ingredients. Whoops. Anyways....i have one negative comment, which in my boyfriends mind is quite huge. He ordered the infamous porchetta very excitedly. All other porchettas dishes I have had consist of a lovely, crisp, crunchy exterior. Unfortunately this did not have that. In face the entire pork belly that encased the pork loin was undercooked and jellified (if that's a word). I took a bite in my attempt to prove my boyfriend wrong (since I was already loving this place) and had to quickly swallow it. Not good. Imagine eating an inch thick piece of bacon that has been quickly poached. Not pleasant. Anyways, I will probably come back for the happy hour but sadly not for the porchetta.

    (4)

  • Eric H.

    Tried Lecosho for lunch today and loved the food. Great atmosphere, bustling at lunch. Had the fnblt, which was fantastic. Had to ding a star for service, though. Another table seated and ordered after us, but got their food before us, and it took an absurd amount of time to clear our table and get the check. But the BLT was worth it.

    (4)

  • David V.

    Different, imaginative high quality food in a very pleasant setting; we will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Pamela B.

    I like Lecosho a lot but a word of warning: The pork belly is not for the faint of stomach. Our server raved about it so three people of our table of six ordered it, and all three agreed it is WAY too rich. My husband who will eat anything felt kind of sick later that night. Everything else we tried was great!

    (4)

  • Daranee O.

    Ordered three different entrees and loved every one. Grilled mackeral with puttanesca sauce, sable fish with cous sous and stuffed pork belly pork loin. This place does strong flavors well.

    (4)

  • Trista R.

    I loved the curry cauliflower soup. Their French 75 is quite nice too.

    (4)

  • Jeff L.

    Solid menu and drinks. There were a few service hiccups but overall it was attentive. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the mushroom pasta drew raves from my wife. We tried two of the three desserts and both were excellent. The wines by the glass were very good but small pours for the price.

    (4)

  • Christine K.

    When we were told that Matt of former Matt's in the Market had open a new restaurant, we could not wait to try it. Only a week old, you would never know it, it was running beautifully. The staff and food of coarse was amazing! Matt does not disappoint. We decide to do a dinner of small plates. May I suggest the pork rillettes, they're delicious, the duck confit is so f-ing good I can't even tell you, salty, slighty sweet goodness with the yukon gold potato... yummy. The short ribs were melt in your mouth goodness too, with a perfect pairing of pickled beets. Prices are great, next time we are going to try the entrees, and they're supposed to have and amazing early and late happy hour. It's our new favorite spot. Thanks Matt!

    (5)

  • Eric W.

    I went with a fairly large group of people and it took over an hour to get entrees (they did drinks then apps before taking entree orders). We started out with $8 octopus and $12 cheese plate apps. They were good, but quite small portions. I was debating whether to order trout or $29 king Alaskan salmon and the waitress suggested the salmon to be large and the better choice. It turned out to be small and undercooked with a not so good flavor. Finally, I had an amazing chocolate torte. I'd say the food was okay to great depending on what you got, but not enough to justify the cost. I had to cook more food when I got home.

    (2)

  • Amy H.

    when anthony bourdain was asked about which food he obsessed, he recalled a time when he was given the choice of forsaking pork or acknowledging mortality and decrepitude with a lifetime of heart medication. we all know which side of the argument he came down on, so how appropriate for seattle's newest gastropub to be named after the chinook word for piggy. happy hour was about to end in ten minutes as i ran downhill four blocks in four-inch heels to the depths of harbor steps. i burst through the doors with mere minutes to spare and quickly proceeded to order two of everything on the happy hour menu, from spiced olives and marcona almonds to housemade sausage with spaetzle to the special cocktail of the day, the moscow mule. as my cocktail thursday guests tricked in (ever the fashionably late), a veritable small plates feast awaited them. like the stills of a time-lapse camera, the food slowly disappeared, but the night was young and we ordered a round of bartenders choice. the waitress returned with a martinez, a truth-telling serum of gin, antico, fernet, and maraschino. this ancestor of the martini had me glowing within mere sips, and might have been the turning point for my own growing obsession with gin.

    (3)

  • T F.

    i have been consistently pleased with lecosho. the service is always excellent, the servers are knowledgeable and make solid recommendations for wine pairings, the menu varies seasonally, and the quality is good - often great. the only downside is that it's a little spendy; not recommended for your hungry boyfriend who can't tell the difference between arugula and artichoke. portions vary, but usually on the small side. the room has a dark, candlelit decor with tall, drafty glass walls. might be good for a date, but it gets loud at night, more so from conversation swell than from the background music, which always feels like one of the cooks' iPods on shuffle. today was some johnny cash with my tuna melt and pickled raisins with cheese. not bad, lecosho, not bad.

    (4)

  • Paul L.

    Oh how I wish our evening had ended differently. I'm an easy going diner who completely understands 'off nights' as I've worked in the industry. Our evening started out quite nice. Apps were amazingly delecious but by the time the waiter placed our order w/ the kitchen the chefs had all gone on break. No one to be seen in the open kitchen for about 20+ minutes......then we waited...and waited.. Finally the kitchen staff all arrived and seemed to be rushing to get orders out (all the while one of the cooks chewing a HUGE piece of food in between his check and jaw bone, chewing and chewing and chewing.). Our meals finally arrived and and the waiter disappeared until it was time to collect the plates, never once asking how our meals were. Pappardelle pasta completely under cooked....and not al dente, several pieces were stuck together in a big wad. Ribeye steak served w/ FROZEN smoky blue butter. When we shared our realitively minor misfortunes w/ the waiter he simply took our plates away with no acknowledgement, no appologies. When we left the restaurant we were left to feel like it was our fault for not enjoying the entire meal or for even complaining. Would love to give it a second chance but that's probably not going to happen anytime soon since both the kitchen and service staff were off. Instead, I'll share my experiece w/ the many many friends who love to dine out..."Don't expect much!"

    (2)

  • Alex K.

    Disappointed but it was ok. We had dinner here on a busy Saturday night. I have been a big fan of Matt's food in the past so was disappointed. The food was pretty bland - hotel/tourist type flavors was how I'd describe it. The Porchetta was underflavored, though the beans were good. The Hanger Steak was bland and tough (even for what it was supposed to be). The Sausage appetizer was good - best part of the meal. Feels like a pre-theatre or symphony kind of place vs a good dining experience. Service was attentive and helpful, but overall seemed just a little slow on delivery of the actual food/drinks. I'm hopeful that the food will get better and i'd be willing to try happy hour but unlikely to have dinner here again for quite a while... Prices seem fairly in line with Seattle high-end these days.

    (3)

  • Jill C.

    If a restaurant experience was just about the food, I'd give it more stars, but I've now been here once for lunch and once for dinner, and I have to say it's too bad the service is so spotty or this would be one of my go-to places. My lunch took an hour and 20 minutes from sitting down at the table to paying the check. Had an incredible burger, which put all the good stuff where it should be, served with a tasty yet simple fresh salad which had a dressing with the perfect acidity to cut through all the burger's fatty, savory goodness. So, even though I work for myself and can take a long lunch sometimes, most times my clients can't, so business lunches are out here. Had dinner last night. Not in a hurry at all, and I have no problem with lingering and relaxing. But when it takes 15 minutes just to get the check, and another 5 to bring it back, that's not the part of the restaurant experience where I want to spend my time. Other parts of the meal were not quite as slow, but still bad enough for the couple next to us to sit down 10 minutes after and still leave before we even got our check. So yes, it was partly our server, but given my previous lunch experience, I didn't have much patience for that action. We also, like a previous reviewer, didn't get any bread although it looked like the tables around us were enjoying theirs. The food was good. We shared the chicken and the bison hangar steak. If the bison is available, you should jump on the chance! Even better than the burger in terms of overall satisfaction, I would have licked the sauce off the plate if I could have (my kingdom for a piece of bread!). Perfectly done, set off with perfectly-dressed greens underneath, it's the kind of food you would make if you wanted to eat healthy and still feel beyond satisfied - but you can't, and that's why you go to restaurants, right? The chicken was more on the ok side, with potatoes and parsnips, I think. The perfect meal for a comfort-food lover looking for a fix. Overall, the food is worth going for, I wish you all better luck than I've had on the service side.

    (3)

  • Danelle E.

    The service and ambiance were spectacular. The octopus appetizer and catfish salad were delicious, although the catfish was just a tad too salty. We both had the lamb porterhouse, and we were disappointed. The flavors were great, but both of the cuts had a lot of bone and were fatty. To get to any of the meat was a full time job. After working around both the fat and bone, the actual edible meat was definitely not worth $32 a pop. In my opinion, these cuts of meat should not have been served.

    (3)

  • zee s.

    It's gotten better. Food's fine, and during happy hour, the value is good. I do love the space.

    (3)

  • Michael F.

    I am tempted to give this much talked about place 2 stars. How is it possible for me to be so far from the praise I have heard and read about Lecosho? My entree (ribeye steak) is probably the 2nd most expensive item on the menu. Ordered medium rare it came so well done it could serve as shoe leather. Furthermore, I can't believe this was a ribeye. It was about 1/4" thick. Like no other ribeye in this part of the world. The coating of blue cheese was far too powerful. As our plates were cleared, I pointed out to the waitress I was leaving much of it on my plate. It was not cooked to my specifications and I couldn't chew it. Her remedy was to scold me for not telling her sooner and she would have returned it. This was impossible to do unless I got up from our table tucked way in the back where I could not see the room and hunted her down. From serving the meal to its conclusion I never saw her again. Her remedy was to bring one dessert to share as she brought the full bill. Funny that she brought dessert as when we were ordering we declined the Dine Around option and told her we didn't eat desserts. The house salad is a poorly conceived pile of greens with a whole soft boiled egg in the middle. I could tell you about the discussion at the bar with the executive chef (not Matt J.) and his lack of knowledge about one of the more interesting items on his menu. But why? You get the point. We did not have a good meal. We did not feel properly served. Why three stars and not two? My companions entree was worth three stars and delicious olives in the martinis.

    (3)

  • B S.

    Service was really slow even though there weren't many people dining. Waitress had attitude and gave me 3/4 of a glades of soda, which was really weird. Food was just ok. The flavors just weren't bright enough. Overall overrated.

    (2)

  • Jenifer M.

    One of the best new places in Seattle in ages.

    (5)

  • Mips P.

    Pig fat. That's really all you need to know about Lecosho. Some people love pig fat. I don't. I probably had no business being there in the first place....

    (2)

  • John G.

    Stopped in for appetizers and a couple of drinks with friends. Great snacks and the bartender prided himself on his mixology skills. It was a Friday night about 8pm. It was packed. Next time, I will make reservations and try the dinner menu.

    (5)

  • John N.

    Horrible service!!! 15 minutes to get a drink. Dinner took 1:45 minutes. Waitress was mostly absent and didn't say a word when she dropped off the check. My wife had the duck and it was good. I had pork and it was so fatty I only ate a few bites. We noticed everyone else got bread with their meal, but we didn't. Won't step foot in that place again.

    (1)

  • ham a.

    a very sexy room! had an incredible dinner, the porchetta was flavorful and the white beans melted in your mouth. drappier by the glass, no need to say any further

    (5)

  • Bubba J.

    The food and ambiance were excellent. I had the best pork chop I have ever had in my life--moist, tender and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Mari Z.

    The best chocolate torte in town!

    (4)

  • John R.

    Had lunch with some friends for the first time at this location. We were quickly seated at the time of our reservation, and quickly greater by the server. Our drink orders were taken quickly, and arrived along with the outline of the daily specials. (Note: Server did not highlight the cost of the specials). We ordered three different sandwiches from the standard menu. 2/3 were served as ordered, however the hamburger was not cooked as ordered (undercooked). The plate was quickly removed by our server, and the side salad was brought back in a separate bowl so the guest could continue to dine. Overall, a fairly good recovery. The pork sandwich was excellent , as was the soup du jour. Overall, I'd recommend this central spot for lunch.

    (4)

  • Nina T.

    A lot of restaurants are one-time experiences for me, but Lecosho is one that I keep returning to. The food is really delicious, and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. Pork chop is #1. It's delicious and perfectly cooked. Sausage & lentils also very good and always on the menu. I love how the veggie sides are only $6. Cauliflower bagna cauda is my favorite -- just fishy/garlicky enough to give it a nice kick. Reservations recommended, it's often busy. The place can also get pretty loud. They do participate in some of the prix fixe dining programs, but my experiences have always been much better when ordering from the regular menu.

    (5)

  • Alexa T.

    Five stars based on food experience + price. We went for happy hour and got the house-made sausage and cheese board from the happy hour menu, and then from the regular menu the grilled octopus, charred rainbow carrots, braised greens, and Brussels sprouts. Everything was good! Good small plate size to share with 4 also. The Brussels sprouts were a little spicier than expected, and the house-made sausage was predictable though good. The standouts were the squid ink vinaigrette on the frise on the octopus dish and the Brussels sprouts were very nicely done. Conclusion: I'd go back.

    (5)

  • Paul J.

    Awesome dinner with a good view of the Ferris wheel , the Olympics and the sunsets Pork chop was quite good as were the appetizers Try the pickled veggies Hand made cocktails excellent I enjoyed a Sazerac

    (5)

  • Al F.

    My wife and I dined here on November 28, 2014 while visiting from Southern California. We both really enjoyed the food and our service was excellent. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly and the owner greeted us at our table. I ordered the Arctic char that was served over corn kernels with bits of homemade sausage. For dessert we had a cream Brulé like dish that was fabulous.

    (5)

  • Misty A.

    Service was pleasant. Very well made cocktail, ordered a vespar. Charcuterie plate was perfect, the flavoring of the meats spot on. Cannot go wrong with the pork chop! I'm from the Midwest! Finally split dessert -rich. Atmosphere was nice, enjoyed watching the cooks prepare the plates with precision with the open kitchen.

    (4)

  • Ross B.

    Excellent service. Never had to ask for a refill, order taken quickly and correctly. Food was spot on, uncomplicated and tasty. We had the sardines on toast, house-made sausage with lentils and corn ravioli, sardines being my personal favorite. Cocktails were strong but balanced. I would visit again.

    (4)

  • Katy H.

    Time sure flies! I remember when I first came to Lecōsho I was impressed. And I came back. But after a while I got busy trying new places and it wasn't until recently that I had the chance to come back and give it another go. And shame on me for waiting so long! I remember loving this restaurant always, but it absolutely hit the nail on the head for me yet again a few weeks ago. I started out my day celebrating the wedding of my close friend. In fact, she and I had spent the entire day (a Saturday) at a spa pampering ourselves. Hungry and relaxed and almost on a high from the massages and the manicures and the steam rooms, we just wanted a place to quietly sit and eat a great day-before-the-wedding meal. Nothing too heavy, nothing that would make us feel weighed down or icky. So we found ourselves by the Market and decided on Lecosho. It was Saturday early evening and we were thrilled that without any wait at all, they had a seat for us. Now don't get me wrong, they were packed! Even the patio outside was full. But as luck would have it, a great, tucked away little table at the back near the windows was open. So there, under a gorgeous chandelier with views of the steps and great people watching, we hung out in the quietest place in the restaurant. Absolutely perfect for two people who just needed a calm evening. I let the bride to be pick the food and we shared 4 small plates together. Everything came out as it was ready, it was perfectly cooked, and the rosé we selected paired well with the weather, the food and the mood. I don't know how stressed my other friends have been the day before they got married but this particular friend and I had the most relaxing, fun conversation over the best dinner anyone could have imagined. I need to come back again, and not for another celebration or big day, but to make every time I eat here feel as special as it was that day.

    (5)

  • Amy X.

    Awesome value happy hours - generous portions of very tasty, gourmet food. $3 tap beers, $5 for a pretty large cocktail special, or wine. The $5 brown butter & pecorino Romano spaetzle is so good, I could have had the whole good-sized bowl to myself for a filling $5. But then I wouldn't have gotten to try the beef short ribs - 2 pretty large, amazingly tender chunks of beef (a steal at $9) or the $7 (also surprisingly large) housemade fennel sausage accompanied by some of the most flavorful lentils I've had. Very nice setting and view too. Definitely a nice date place... Even if it's at the bar for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Yannick L.

    Great food and great service.We had an excellent moment with family. Wine was very good too Run and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Byron E.

    Two words. Pork. Chop. That's all you need to know. Perfectly cooked. Perfectly presented. The flavor was amazing, mushrooms and brussel sprouts added just the right taste and texture. On top of the meal, the ambiance and staff were great.

    (5)

  • Samantha M.

    My family and I went to Lecosho for dinner and while they were mostly unimpressed, I was very disappointed in the food. Extremely salty, confused flavors, and priced way too high for the quality. I couldn't finish the dinner salad I ordered because the vinaigrette was drastically unequal in its distribution of oil to vinegar. The vegetable side dishes were also so salty that they needed to be eaten with non-salted foods to balance out the flavor. Ugh. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick. The ambiance was also awful if you want to actually speak to anyone at your table. My family and I were yelling at one another, which may be a good level of sound if you are going to Lecosho strictly for drinks but definitely not a desirable volume for dinner. The service was great. We were immediately greeted when we walked in the door by a friendly bartender. Our waitress was pleasant, cheerful, and was extremely helpful in navigating the menu and explaining the finer details of the cocktails we wanted. The pacing of the meal was also great- not so fast that we felt rushed but not so slow that we were ever out of drinks or found ourselves twiddling our thumb. I wish I could've transferred some food from another establishment to this environment and with this staff.

    (2)

  • michelle o.

    So, as an industry person, it pains me, but doesn't surprise me to write this: on my third visit to Lecosho for happy hour, me, my dog, and my pal got refused service. We were told the dog had to be outside the fence, though in two previous visits (on the same day, at almost the very same time, by the very same server and bartender who went to great lengths previously to tell us about how they were part of our "family") have not required that. I dunno if it's summer and tourists, or just mindless drone shit, but we went elsewhere (fado. ugh). And spent $100. Before tip. So, good work guys. Hope the tourists and sailors treated you well. xoxo, girl with puggle and friend. that you have sat before.

    (2)

  • Lana O.

    I am writing an update because since returning from my trip to Seattle and filling out an expense report I saw that Lecosho overcharged me by $10. I have the receipt that shows my total + tip, but I was charged $10 over what I left including tip. I don't know if this was a deliberate action by my server or an honest mistake (i hope!_, but either way, no bueno. I don't normally keep my receipts, I was travelling for business this time. But I would make sure to keep yours if you are eating here.

    (1)

  • Sondra W.

    Stellar dining in an intimate (read: tightly packed but really nice dim lighting) setting. Service: We had dinner there last night before a show at Benaroya. We had a time limit and I am gluten free. The server did a great job explaining the options, including an item that would take too long to cook given our time crunch. We were out in plenty of time and never felt rushed. Food: Outstanding! We started with the grilled octopus, I'd come back for that alone. Nice and smoky, great texture (not rubbery), a really fresh salsa, and generous friese salad. My fella had the pork chop, and I had the steelhead. Both were extremely flavorful and well grilled. The pork chop was better as an overall dish, with lovely marinated mushrooms. But the steelhead was no slacker - the skin was crispy, the quinoa and cabbage side was flavorful. Incredibly good for a fish dish. We will definitely be back. Well done Lecosho!

    (4)

  • Kristin W.

    AMAZING Happy Hour. I asked my fellow Yelpers for HH suggestions and someone mentioned Lecōsho. I read some reviews and I was sold. I was meeting a friend here and arrived a little early. It was a little after 3p, so not many people were there. No wait :) I was torn between a glass of red wine and cider. The server suggested the cider (local WA cider) and it was light and refreshing. I'm glad he made the decision for me :) When my friend arrived, we ordered. She got the cheese board. She enjoyed it. I got the house-made sausage. It came with lentils and a soft boiled egg. The sausage was delicious. Juicy and flavorful. Perfect with the lentils. I also got the Manila clams. It was pretty good. I don't know how to explain the broth. Kind of tangy? I love clams. Used the bread to soak up the broth. Yum. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive staff (but not overly attentive). Nice, simple decor. Restaurant feels big and open. Nice open kitchen in the back. Nice view (I think. I was facing in and focused on the kitchen and bar, so I kind of forget the details). Happy hour prices were great. I will definitely be back. It's close to my office and right near my bus home! Uh yes please!!!

    (5)

  • Kimberly B.

    Love the happy hour although it can get pretty busy and ends at 6. Come early and enjoy the great food and drink. I really enjoyed the cheese plate on happy hour.

    (4)

  • Cathleen F.

    Excellent Service, I think our waiters name was Lum? We sat outside as it was a beautiful day here in Seattle. Our waiter made a few suggestions, I decided on the Pork Chop with potatoes with a vegetable topping. It was the best pork chop I've ever had, seriously with the bone in, was thick and juicy, full of flavor!!! My mouth is watering as I write this! Couldn't stop with just dinner and ordered the sorbet! Again amazing!

    (5)

  • Melissa Z.

    AMAZING!! So glad we decided on going here. We went because not only did their regular menu sound delicious, but they are apart of Seattle restaurant week and it was a heck of a deal. We ended up sitting at the bar due to no tables available, but it worked out great! We had some super cocktails and the bartender was awesome! We had the pork belly app and the pork chop entree! Can't even describe how delicious this meal was! GO. NOW. You will not be disappointed. Great service, food and ambiance!

    (5)

  • C P.

    Just amazing. I ordered the chicken and every bite was tendy, juicy, and flavorful. My SIL ordered the truffle gnocchi and mm mm mm!!!

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    I like fine dining and all but I do not feel this place offers a good value. I came for the birthday party and had the pan seared scallops with wild rice, arugula and apple in a brown butter sauce. The food was good but not amazing and ultimately, I got. 3 measly scallops for $27. They weren't even the big juicy ones I get at some other restaurants. The service is good and the location is awesome of course but next time, I think I'll stick to happy hour.

    (3)

  • Richard T.

    Not my cup of tea!! I am not a fan of "fine dining meals" cuz you never get what you pay for. It is just overpriced meals for small portions and not enough to get me full for my meal. I really don't care about how pretty the presentation or the incredible quality just give me enough food to fill me up is all I care about. For $70 my gf and I were both still hungry after we had our meals and not worth it. I won't be returning. I had the house salad and the Barcade. The house salad didn't have much dressing at all and was very plain tasting. I would have been happier getting a salad from McD's. The Barcade was a cup of mashed potatoes and cod mixed together. The dish was not served hot and was lukewarm. It was mostly flavorless and the small slices of bread provided was burnt. WTH!! Plus I had to wait an extra 10 minutes before I got my meal after everyone at our table had gotten theirs. I was glad the server was nice enough to comp me a drink and was grateful for the nice gesture. My gf had ordered the scallops and was served only three pieces. She commented that they were served a little too raw and was not cooked enough. The only things I enjoyed were the nice view and great service throughout our time there. Otherwise everything else was a bust. Definitely only a one time experience here for me.

    (2)

  • T D.

    We dined at Lecosho recently after a downtown event. Our experience was mixed. We arrived at 9:45pm, late for our 9:30 reservation. However, the kitchen advertised as serving the regular dinner menu until 10pm, followed by the late night menu. The hostess regretfully informed us that the kitchen had closed down the dinner menu early. This was unfortunate, as we specifically chose Lecosho based on the closing time and location. We decided to stay and dine from the late night menu, as finding an alternative that was close by and open wasn't desirable. Note we had no complaints about the menu for late dining, it's just far more limited than the full dinner menu which we had expected. Unfortunately, after we were seated, the service was sorely lacking. We ordered appetizers and wine almost immediately, but no food (nor bread) arrived until about 10:25pm. The wine had arrived sooner. Our waiter was missing in action. When we reminded another server passing by our table, perhaps the manager, that we hadn't received any food, she went to the kitchen and almost immediately brought us the appetizers and bread. The remainder of the meal followed in reasonable time. There were no apologies or explanations offered for the long delay. However, the food was excellent when it finally arrived, as was the wine. Perhaps this was just an off-night, as I have eaten here recently with better service, though earlier in the evening.

    (2)

  • Mary C.

    I wasn't looking to give five stars, but they deserve it!! Have been looking for that "experience" in Seattle for three days and finally found it!! Found this place on a recommendation from a server at another restaurant!! Enjoyed the last hour of happy hour. The spaetzle and short rib were heavenly!! The drinks were by far the best I've had in this beautiful city. The bartender has a passion for his work and you can taste it. He made us this fabulous hot apple brandy spiced lemon toddy that I will forever remember. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name (maybe Tommy). I'm going back today in hopes he is working so I can enjoy one more of those lovely soul warming creations!!

    (5)

  • Karen L.

    Surprisingly very good. My BF and I were wandering the streets, deciding on where to eat, and on a whim, we picked this place. I had the lamb ragu and he had the porchetta (pork belly wrapped pork tenderloin). The porchetta was good, and the meat was tender, although not super flavorful. My lamb ragu, though, was amazing. It was so delicious. It was very flavorful, and the lamb was very tender. I would come back just to order it again.

    (4)

  • Katherine M.

    This an amazing place! The food was delicious ... I really have no words how to explain how good it was.

    (5)

  • Maggie W.

    Wow!! This food here is absolutely fantastic. I ordered the Pork Chop which came with creamy pureed parsnips, roasted seasonal squash (it looked like butternut and acorn), oyster mushrooms and pancetta. Holy moly, it was delicious. I came here with my dad and he ordered the oysters and the scallops, which were also fantastic. Our server was also super nice. The overall service was a tiny bit slow but that should be expected on a Saturday night at 7pm. The building is a really cool location near the water, lots of windows and nice views. Overall great experience! Definitely going to come back here again!

    (5)

  • Jason T.

    We arrived at the restaurant on the spur of the moment without a reservation. They were able to find us the one remaining table near the bar which was perfectly suitable. What happened from there was an excellent dining experience which was all brought together by the terrifically knowledgeable and expertly skilled bartender, Tommy. He recommended our food, drinks and desert which were all delicious. The Pork Chop was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the parsnips and salsa verde. Simply delicious. We took a chance with the star of anise gelato but it was delightful tasting and decadently smooth. Despite how delicious the gelato was, the Pot de Creme was out of this world! A definite must try! We followed that up with a wonderful hot buttered rum cocktail that was fabulous. All together it was a wonderful dining experience!

    (5)

  • Sharmaine Q.

    Wow, this restaurant is rock star. Why? Because there service is good, the atmosphere is comfortable. Uncle and I tried this awesome restaurant we saw the review in yelp, and all the yelp commenters are correct what they review. We enjoy it, but one thing I don't like the food we ordered the spaetzle is kinda salty a little bit. We just tried the happy hour menu and it's cool. 3) highly recommended.

    (5)

  • John H.

    My colleagues and I were searching around Pike's Place Market for a good seafood place late at night. Many of the places we walked by closed at 8pm which was a disappointment. We stumbled across Lecosho as we walked down a set of stairs by the water. It happened to be restaurant week so we all were excited that for $30 we received a 3 course meal. The food and service was amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The market fish Monday night was cod which was unbelievably paired well with the sides. The waiter and owner were exceptionally superb from service to their personal skills. It is definitely worth a second trip back!

    (5)

  • Linda C.

    Nice decor, good service but underwhelming food. I used to do a lot of fine dining with my girlfriends but not so much lately as it is very hard to find a great restaurant that is worth my money spent. Sadly and reluctantly, I have to say it applies to the restaurant I tried last night - Lecosho! Lecosho does have a good selection of wine and I tried the prosecco rose which tastes great. However, the main course I chose was the pan seared scallops were undercooked and lacking the texture ): I have heard from my gf that it tasted differently than the previous visit so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt with 3 stars! With so many new restaurants that I have yet to try, I don't think I will be back for their dinner but maybe HH if I am around town!

    (3)

  • Telaina M.

    I sat at the bar on a lovely spring day in March after my flight in. Surprise! It's deal week in Seattle. Yum. I selected the salad, seared fish, and the creme item. I loved every single bite... I was close to just walking to Etta's which I still highly recommend but this place does have a view, and a postwar workout.

    (5)

  • Jacki R.

    I'm not usually a five stars kind of person but I love their burger on the late night menu. It is seriously the best burger in Seattle. They cook it medium rare by default, serve it with Beecher's Flagship cheddar (good choice) and have a nice spicy aioli sauce. The side salad, it comes with, is pretty amazing too. It has mixed greens with a mustard vinaigrette, which I would like to one day replicate. Their burger is so delicious I feel like a complete carnivore mowing it down. The negative here is that they only serve it on their late night menu. But if you can wait for dinner after 10 it is definitely worth it.

    (5)

  • Pam H.

    Just stopped in for a quick happy hour drink while wondering Seattle's street. The bartender was great and the happy hour cocktail of the day was a nice lime-gin soda mixture. While the HH menu looked interesting, the choices were a bit heavy for my tastes at the time so decided to pass on the food. I would definitely check it out again.

    (4)

  • Jeff H.

    Have to say I was very satisfied with my visit here. Stopped in with the better half for a quick beverage after doing some shopping. Their happy hour is really solid, with lots of food/drink options at very reasonable prices. We sat outside, ordered the daily drink special and had prompt service. Drink was vodka based with lots of fresh juices and extremely refreshing. Had dinner plans for later in the evening so didn't sample any of the food, but I will for sure the next time I come back as there were several things that sounded appetizing. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the market, head down a block or two and grab a table at Lecōsho.

    (4)

  • R U.

    Strictly in service. Just left because I'm a party of one and the male bearded server/host couldn't find a spot for me. He suggested the bar, where purses were in chairs and a solitary seat was tightly crammed between 2 bulky men. There were some spots on the floor that could have worked, and he wasn't interested in trying and gave me a general "too bad for you" attitude. That's a shame. Normally I can't be bothered to write a review, either, unless it's monumentally crappy treatment of one human from one that perceives itself as an elevated species. In the time it took me to tap this out, tables cleared and spots became available. That means that someone could have said, "Hey, buddy, just a few minutes and we will take care of you." Lecosho: we are better than you and want you to know it.

    (1)

  • wendy w.

    It took a long time for the waiter to check in .. he wouldn't have actually but I got his attention and let him know the wine was not something I was enjoying. He replaced it, and when my chicken with mashed potatoes and a side of sauteed greens came, he did ask me later how it was. It was good. The sauteed greens had slivers of gsrlic, and more than a hint of heat from chili pepper flakes. I think adding some lemon juice to it would improve the dish. The chicken was moist & flavorful. Nicely done.

    (4)

  • Chris V.

    The word I think of when describing my experience here last night is perfect. The sausage on lentils was amazing and in fact they were the best lentils I've ever had. The spatzle was also very good.The pork belly was done to perfection and the rainbow cauliflower in a tasty juice was amazing. The juices from the cauliflower made for perfect dipping sauce for the bread. If you haven't been to Lecosho for Happy Hour, I would definitely go.

    (5)

  • Richard M.

    The good: Service was excellent, good ambiance, IPA beer on tap was awesome, sides were good especially the corn The bad: Would recommend the restaurant just not the pork belly dish as it was tough and overcooked

    (4)

  • Opal D.

    My beau was unimpressed with the options on the menu and they had run out of their "special" that evening, but we both enjoyed what we ordered. I loved the octopus appetizer and the scallops. Overall we had a great meal here and I would absolutely come back!

    (4)

  • Lil B.

    Porky goodness! Had a nice Friday night dinner with my love here. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was fabulous and the food was mouth-watering goodness. Our server helped pick some of the best wine we've tasted. Kudos for that!! For starters we had the house-made sausage that tasted incredible. As well as the house salad and baguette. Loved the olive spread with the bread. For my entree I ordered the pork chop... it was so tender and so juicy and seasoned perfectly. I love salt and the chop didn't disappoint. It was pretty perfect. All in all, we loved the experience. Our service was great and the food was fantastic.

    (5)

  • Linda R.

    We've been here once for Happy Hour and once for New Year's Eve, and each experience was 100%, to-the-detail, exactly what I wanted it to be. Food fantastic, decor comfortable, great drinks and wine, etc etc, but what I was most excited about both times was the staff. The bartenders, hosts and waitstaff all went out of their way to make our time there wonderful. For HH, the sausage, ribs and spaetzle were all incredible even after they sat for 20 minutes waiting for a delinquent (but eventually charmingly apologetic) spouse. For dinner, the lamb porterhouse was a bit fatty and unfortunately I've been spoiled for octopus at Cafe Juanita (that sounds pretentious - keep in mind I've only been there once and it was enough to set a ridiculously high octopus bar), but the scallops were divine and the special (oxtail ravioli in a housemade brodo) was such that I had to restrain myself from diving over the table at my friend's plate. Truly wonderful - I will be back again and again.

    (5)

  • Ronald H.

    This place is great! I wandered in here sometime just after 11 PM accompanied by some coworkers with whom I have been traveling. We were turned down for dining service at the first couple places we passed as we walked in search for some late night grinds close to Hotel Monaco... Lecosho, when we took seats at the bar we were promptly greeted with warm spirits and libations. The kitchen was open, and though there is obviously a pork theme here, we all decided on the painted hills burger (I added bacon, I do this often but I was informed Lecosho is the word for pig in a Native American tounge)... the entire plate was gourmet! From the fixings to the condiments, this was a special burger, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine and refreshing conversation with the bar staff. Thank you Lecosho! I will be in again. I highly recommend to any readers of this review.

    (4)

  • Greg C.

    Lecosho has honored their pig namesake by serving savory pork dishes in a variety of ways, but their seafood and versions of New American creations make them a standout on the Harbor Steps. Their restaurant mantra is to make "food we like"; chances are, you will too.

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    Had the charcuterie plate and house sausage with lentils to start. King salmon and rabbit ragu as entrees. All were excellent except the salmon was severely overcooked. Rest of dish was excellent (great sauce). Service was good. Salmon was comped but did ruin my appetite.

    (3)

  • Chris S.

    I've only been here once but the time that I did, it was spectacular. If I'm going to dig out the cash for a fine diner and drinks, then this is the type of place that I think of first. I think that I had the pork chop, and I say that because I had a hard time leaving - and ultimately details of the night are hazy. What I do remember is that the service, drinks and food were top notch.

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    Very nice restaurant near the waterfront. Menu was concise but had plenty to offer and seemed to change time to time if I had to guess. Had the heirloom and burrata salad app that was really good and fresh Had porchetta main dish which had very nice flavor though the pork belly wrap was too tough. Service was outstanding and I would go back just for that.

    (4)

  • Maria N.

    I had a feeling this was my kind of restaurant, if only because their logo is a big, fat pig (hey, I'm Filipina, we're a pork-loving people!). We came here for Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW), which is a great opportunity to try out fine dining places without the fine dining price tag. Walking into Lecosho, I was struck by the cozy and intimate atmosphere. Candles on sleek dark tables, comfy upholstered benches, and view of the Harbor Steps fountains outside. I love open kitchens, but be advised that it does make the restaurant rather noisy--especially as it's a rather small venue. Between the four of us, we ordered the cauliflower bisque with truffle oil, steamed manila clams, and house salad with soft boiled egg, cornichon and baguette crisps as appetizers. I loved my clams! Cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious and not oversalted as is the case with a lot of other places. I tried a taste of the bisque, which was surprisingly flavorful and smooth without being too rich. I was told the salad was just okay, but that soft-boiled egg looked perfect. I couldn't come to Lecosho and NOT eat pork, so I ordered the grilled carlton pork chop with spaetzle, juniper-braised cabbage and apple. Probably the best pork chop I've ever had in a restaurant! It was so unbelievably juicy and flavorful--they must brine that bad boy for ages. I was so, so impressed. These people really know how to cook a pig. I can't wait to come back after SRW and check out their porchetta. The spaetzle had a nice crispy exterior and the cabbage and apples were a perfect match with the chop. I tried a bite of the ricotta gnocchi w/ chanterelle mushrooms and leeks. I usually don't go for gnocchi at a restaurant, but it was soft and fluffy. We finished off the meal with vanilla ice pudding w/ a fruit compote and strawberry sorbet with pink peppercorn shortbread. Yum for both. As it is located downtown, parking can be a pain. I'd recommend doing a late dinner (8 pm) since street parking is free at that time. On a weekday night we didn't have any trouble finding a spot on 1st Ave.

    (5)

  • Monserrat J.

    I had read about this place on Urban Spoon and I was not disappointed. I had the catalan-style fish soup, which was exquisite and my guest had some great pork dish that tasted like fancy chicharron- it was delicious but definitely not low fat. The octopus appetizer was okay, but it did NOT wow me. The waiter was AWESOME! The ambiance was superb... and I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Geraldine D.

    I've only been there for happy hour, but I was impressed. Staff was friendly, even for two people just popping in for a quick bite. We were seated quickly and they were incredibly attentive. We ordered spaetzle - tiny little dumplings with pecorino and brown butter - delicious! - and a simple salad. I was amazed by how large the portions on the happy hour menu. The spaetzle was a generous helping, and the salad was pretty darn sizable. You could easily put together a meal from two or three small plates for about $12. I will most certainly be back.

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    The "FNBLT" that I ordered basically melted in my mouth. It was so good that I wish I was there for dinner instead so I could spend more time trying more items on the menu. Lunch was just a teaser for more. If you are pork lover then you must go try this place ASAP. I will be back. It's off the beaten path just steps down from 1st Ave. Oh and they had the 20 year Pappy so it bumps this place up a bit more for me.

    (4)

  • Jeff K.

    Continuing the Thanksgiving weekend indulgence, we checked out Lecosho for date night, and it was full-on elevated comfort food awesomeness, just perfectly rustic and unctuous and earthily herbaceous for a classically cool and drizzly Seattle night. Atmosphere was just right as well - they were about 2/3 full but the vibe was quiet, cozy, and subdued. Combined with an engaging and attentive server and a line happy to chat while they worked the small and well-placed open kitchen, it again made for a super comfy evening with a great meal. Food: - House-made sausage was a perfectly crisp casing that snapped to reveal an earthy porky yummy interior, brimming with sage, thyme, fennel (less than a classic Italian sausage), and a mushroomy backbone that wasn't mushrooms or truffle but just rounded out the profile. Served with nicely toothsome lentils. - Smoked catfish salad was a true standout. The intensely smokey bits of fish were cleverly cut like lardons, and brought that same ideal pork belly layering of skin, fat, and flesh. This combined with the simple and fresh frisee, green apple, and bracingly tart (in a good way) dressing was inventive and delicious. Not at all "just another tart green apple salad". - Lamb porterhouse was a welcome char-blessed foil for the previous day's turkey, well-seasoned and draped with a marvelous Riesling-based caramelized shallot chutney that again packed a great Germanic comforty whallop of sweet, acidic, and meaty. Greens were great, potato mash was the only somewhat bland and so-so bite we had all meal. Note - they serve the lamb quite rare (and it's thick), so if that's not for you let them know. - Pine nut lemon tart. We rarely have dessert, but hey it's already ridiculous Thanksgiving weekend so we shared this, and glad we did. Still firm and plumped pine nuts run throughout this mostly savory and citrus, slightly sweet honeyed tart. They brought a just dessert-y enough finish while continuing the foresty yumminess of the whole meal with light, resiny autumn pine mulled with light honey, fragrant lemon, and a buttery crust. We have close friends (who we usually agree with) that tried Lecosho when they first opened and were not impressed. We definitely recommend them, and everyone, to give it another shot. We'll be back.

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    Yummy happy hour! Love the sardines!

    (4)

  • Ro R.

    Being Filipino, and pork being a major food group while growing up, I would like to dub myself as somewhat of a pork connoisseur. So believe me when I say Lechsho is knows how cook pig. I had the porchetta, which is slab of pork belly (aka the best cut of meat ever) underneath a bed of white beans. Had the first bite and I was in love. Paired up with a glass of wine and I was set. Next time I visit Seattle, I'll definitely make it a point to check out Lecosho.

    (5)

  • Terry C.

    First, the prices are definitely not moderate. The basic meals don't include anything. Even bread is an extra charge, let alone salad or vegetables. My well drink was $7 which is hardly moderate price. The menu has about 8 items to chose from. Sue ordered the special which was supposed to be noodles with clams, scallops and artichoke hearts. It turned out to be noodles with a couple of clams and scallops but no sign of the artichoke hearts. I ordered the signature dish which contained a lot of Pig fat. I was surprised that the white beans were at least palatable. The service was excellent! The atmosphere was ok. Parking was a real challenge. This is just not my style of place.

    (2)

  • Margaret S.

    Came here for dinner with reservations. I was more impressed with the service than the food, as a result of a bizarre incident. We were seated right in front of the kitchen, closer to the back of the restaurant. While we were at the table waiting for our food, some random, unknown person off the street came by our table and asked me whether he could stand next to me. Before I could even figure out what was going on, the hostess was at our table like a lightening asking whether everything was OK. When I gave the hostess a silent look of "I don't know this strange man" she gracefully and gently escorted the person out of the restaurant. Good to see that the restaurant hostess is completely aware and on her game! On to the food. The appetizers were lovely. We had the grilled octopus ($12), the house salad ($7) and the bread ($3). The only complaint about the appetizer is that the portions are pretty small. (Note, we just moved from Japan where we are used to small portions, but even we felt that the portions were pretty small). For the main meal, I had the roast chicken ($20) which was plump and juicy (had even enough to take home!) My son had the rabbit pappardelle ($22), which was superb. My husband's pork chop ($22) was pretty good as well. We skipped dessert. Our total bill, including a glass of wine, was $112 (not including tax). As to the ambiance, we really enjoyed having the table next to the kitchen and watching the action. My husband's only complaint is that it was too dark in the restaurant (waiters were even using flashlights to look for bottles of wines) and difficult to read the menu. Although we enjoyed it, not sure if we would make a point of returning to this restaurant given a number of other Seattle restaurants with similar price points that we want to visit.

    (3)

  • check p.

    Very nice room for a late night happy hour (we were there around 11:30, and it was quite busy, but not too noisy... and not too fussy). We had a beer and a drink (a cocktail with a "scary" name, the number two, and cointreau and Lillet, my wife's favorite apperitif) that was really tasty and very strong. The highlight was a boneless short rib, that was succulent, still nice and fatty, with a powerful reduction- one of the best short ribs I've ever had. but it did need a piece of bread or polenta, or something to wipe up the sauce. Not inexpensive, but certainly better at that time of the night than many other options....

    (4)

  • Meg M.

    We were pleasantly surprised by accidentally running into Lecosho on a sunny Sunday evening. They were not too busy but it made for a great light dinner and drinks. Our food was brought out as it was made so everything was hot and delicious. We had a few of the snacks off the happy hour menu, a salad with a yummy mustard vinegrette, the spatzel, and the housemade sausage with lentils. All were individually tasty in their own way. To top it off we were talked into the bittersweet chocolate cake and it was heavenly. Overall, for the price at happy hour we were very satisfied by this cute little find. Finally, I would recommend against sitting on the patio -it's not the most scenic view....but inside the restaurant is cute and has great ambiance. We will definitely be back soon and look forward to tasting their dinner menu!

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    Finally, finally got the chance to dine here! A dinner date with a girlfriend gave me the perfect opportunity to try a restaurant I have heard such great things about. First of all I was so surprised by how bright the dining room is with the 2 walls of windows. For some reason I was expecting a small, dark restaurant tucked in the side of The Harbor Steps but that was definitely not the case. We hit Seattle Restaurant Week timing so we took part in the special menu and ordered 6 different items so we could share all of them. Our meal consisted of: Cauliflower soup with truffle oil Manila clams Grilled pork chop with spaetzle, braised cabbage with apple Ricotta gnocchi with leeks, chantrelles and pecorino romano Rice pudding with some sort of berry sauce Pumpkin gelato with a shortbread cookie The soup, pork chop and gnocchi were the standouts of the night. The soup was so creamy and smooth and a perfect way to start the meal. The truffle oil wasn't overpowering but added that hint of earthiness that made the soup more comforting. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and had a nice grill "crust" from the grilling with and with the delicious spaetzle and cabbage/apple topping it was a good mix of flavors. The gnocchi were little pillows of goodness. Rich with the ricotta and pecorino flavors but not too heavy. Everything was quite good. The only area of improvement were the desserts. I am a huge dessert fan and these just didn't do it for me. The gelato had great pumpkin flavor but was kind of heavy and icy, not smooth and creamy. The rice pudding was ok just not as good as the rest of the meal. Overall a great experience with good food and good service.

    (4)

  • Travis D.

    Had a lovely dinner here prior to a show at the SHOBOX and it was restaurant week. I got a warm beet salad ( which I didn't know if I would care for ) and it was surprisingly very good. I choose the hanger steak for my main and it was unreal! The steak was so damn good, I had to eat it so slow so I could enjoy every mouth watering bite! The dessert was a cobbler which was ok. However the meal was excellent overall. The place is a little pricey and I think some of the food maybe not all of it is worth it. This is though one of the best meals I've had.

    (4)

  • Sonya G.

    "When you inevitably write your Yelp review," my boyfriend mocked at dinner, "make sure you say how AWWWEESOMMMEEE my drink was!" Apparent sarcasm aside, he had an Old Fashioned that quite nearly knocked his socks off. How the citrus flavor made its way in without a muddled orange texture in the drink, we'll never know... but seriously, he wouldn't shut up about how good it was. Sadly, I was not allowed to try it :( Getting down to business, my drink and the drinks of our dates (all specials off the drink menu) were quite tasty. The grilled octopus appetizer was unexpected and downright amazing; quite likely the best part of dinner. My scallops were cooked very well, and the corn medley and potato mash that accompanied tied it all together. There was an unidentified grilled leafy green though, that I really couldn't figure out and tasted bland. The other entrees had at our table (gnocchi and pork) were solid 4-star dishes. Sitting outside, as we were, came off as a bit of an afterthought to the restaurant, and the attention we received seemed less stellar than inside. Our waitress didn't bother to split the bill quite as we asked, but it was close enough to fair that it didn't warrant the effort to complain.

    (4)

  • Tricia R.

    While Seattle Met describes Lecosho as a "porkophile's paradise", check out Surly Gourmand for a more expletive tribute on how good this restaurant is. At any rate, their logo - a plump pig in a field - is all the expectation setting one needs. Thumbs up --Great location, specially for a pre-concert meal. Benaroya Hall is a short 2 blocks west. There are a lot of reasonably priced parking lots a block east of Harbor Steps. Or go a half a block further for public parking under the viaduct (3 hr limit gives you plenty of time and if you sync it right with meter end times, about $5 can cover you for a long dinner & concert). --I really liked my drink, something refreshing with gin that wasn't sweet - exactly what I was craving. Had...well...more than one let's just say. My husband's beer was great as well. Too bad we forgot the name. --Wonderful appetizer selection. My faves: pork belly terrine (not the best looking thing but the taste! oh my!) and the grilled sardines. --Semi-open kitchen concept. Always a plus for me when I get to see cooks in action. --Solid awesome food. My husband had the mad hatcher chicken which was super tasty. I had the housemade cavatelli with mushrooms & zucchini. When I ordered I was thinking maybe I'd miss not having meat but not the case. So yummy. --A++ on service, both bar and dinner. Thumbs down --They didn't have much of a cheese selection. In fact only 3, all of which we've had before. We ended up ordering a couple of ounces. Good quality but I hoping to try at least one new variety.

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Lecosho is my current restaurant crush. so sexy. finally, a dark and sexy bar downtown where a girl can drink some bourbon in peace. no TV's. no out of town businessmen looking for their catch of the night. no gold diggers waiting for the businessmen. the boyfriend and I stopped by after a seafoodfest at elliotts last night. had some bourbon and a poached pear dessert. man, what a panty-dropping combo. the poached pear came with pistachio brittle and mascarpone on the inside. the perfect not-too-sweet dessert. the bartender was sweet and charming. the atmosphere was somehow calming and serene even though it was packed. and refreshingly devoid of pretension. and the best part. i can roll down the hill from my apartment to get here. i usually wait until i've been to a place a few times before writing a review but i've been thinking about lecosho all day and just had to write something.

    (5)

  • Shanley R.

    The food was amazing. It was comfortable and I loved the mood lighting. It was a great place to relax and catch up with friends.

    (4)

  • Aubrey A.

    sardine tartine was pretty good. grilled sausage with lentil was even better. like their happy hour prices as well. good atmosphere, friendly server. will be back for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Jean K.

    This review is for lunch. A great deal for the quality of food. The seafood soup is a great portion. The octopus salad is fabulous. But when I tried the tuna sandwich (and I'm not a fan of tuna sandwiches) I fell in love. Happy hour is fine, who doesn't like spaetzle, but the salt cod crostini were bleah. Sit close to the back where they plate.

    (4)

  • Amanda N.

    the half baked chicken wasn't bad. Kind of pricey though

    (3)

  • Emily B.

    The food was so good. We ordered from the small plates and everything was perfectly cooked. The restaurant itself was a little dark and loud but the food was worth it.

    (5)

  • G H.

    3.5 Came for Dine Around Seattle, so it was understandably packed and they appeared to be understaffed. But it took an hour for our food to come out, which is pretty unacceptable. We had the pork chop and the steelhead. They were good, not great. The pork and fish were cooked perfectly, but the flavors were just kind of bland salty. The glasses of wine we had were excellent, and the gelato and maple creme desserts were delicious. Service was fine, nothing notable there. I probably won't be back - there are too many fantastic restaurants in Seattle to spend a night at one that is just "fine" on all accounts.

    (3)

  • Jessica K.

    So good! Food was delicious and our server, Tommy, was described by my boyfriend as a "mystical foodie" lol. He knew EVERYTHING and was so much fun to talk to him. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Christiana L.

    Great happy hour. Sardine, Short Ribs, and Sausage were fantastic.

    (4)

  • Melissa S.

    Had the burger- much better than your average burger. Served with a salad rather than fries so you're not left feeling overfull, but thoroughly satisfied. Had the almond pie for dessert, which was similar to pecan pie, and heavenly.

    (5)

  • Andy F.

    Lecōsho Le-smokes-oh! Le-pokes-oh! Le-jokes-oh! The point of that little batsh*t exercise was to demonstrate how I think the "ō" in Lecōsho is supposed to be pronounced. Our tongue is not blessed with many fun accent marks, is it?! It's a shame. Our tongue isn't blessed with many well-made negronis, either (also a shame), so we are fortunate to have Lecōsho. The awesome bartenders (there was a man bartender and a woman bartender) were really awesome because they both smiled and/or winked at me many times. They took their time and made perfect drinks. It was great. I wanted to learn another interesting language, and fortunately I happen to know a cultural attaché from Sweden. She invited me to join her for a drink, and in the spirit of international relations I accepted. It was my first time at Lecōsho and I was really impressed by the service and the easy comfortable vibe at the bar. It was around 4PM I think, so it wasn't terribly busy. I can't vouch for the food because I didn't get to try any. But I did see some beautiful looking charcuterie on its way to other diners. I should have ordered some! I needed to learn how to say a couple of key phrases in Swedish, so I asked my cultural attaché friend to translate these onto a coaster: "Vet du vem jag är?" = Do you know who I am? and "Ta mig direkt till London, jag har diplomatisk immunitet." = Take me directly to London, I have diplomatic immunity." Look at how closely the words resemble one another in the second statement! It makes me feel like learning Swedish would be pretty easy. But I figure those two statements are pretty much all I need to know. When you say "immunitet" be sure to really finesse the last syllable. Spoken properly, it sounds like "immunitiyet." In cultural exchange for the Swedish lesson, I got off of my bar stool and did a little spin move in this cool long Armani Collezioni jacket that I was wearing over my French v-neck tshirt with the hand distressed burn marks. I guess it was a fun little dance. I kind of wiggled and spun around and shook my arms at the shoulders. It went on for four or five seconds. I told my friend that I wanted to look Harry Potter-ish after a wizard fight, because the jacket was kind of long and if you are capable of abstract fashion interpretation (like me) you can draw a pretty straight line between the long unstructured jacket and school robes at Hogwarts. I should have taken a selfie for you, but I forgot. Sorry! If you're bored right now, search YouTube for a music video for the song "Flytta på dej," it's a really catchy Swedish song that's pretty hot at the moment. If you aren't bored, feel free to continue reading my reviews.

    (5)

  • Anne C.

    Stopped here for dinner as we explored the city one night. They were very accommodating seating us as a family of four and the crowd seemed a bit swankier than we were! Server was nice although service was very slow - but we were in no rush. We weren't that hungry so split the house salad and the yellow watermelon salad special. Also had the grilled octopus appetizer which was unusual and very good. For entrees we had the salmon which was fantastic and the cavatelli. Finished it all.

    (4)

  • Kristian L.

    Came here for happy hour. This place is kind of tuck away but nice. There's outside seating but it's not in the sun. I didn't eat here but I got their Portuguese punch, which was the special cocktail of the day and it was light, crisp, and refreshing.

    (4)

  • Theresa C.

    This is a wonderful place. We ordered the following: oysters, grilled octopus, pork chops and crab salad. Everything was wonderful, but the grilled octopus was our favorite. Service was wonderful, ambiance was great, and the final bill was absolutely reasonable. The next time we are in Seattle, we will definitely return.

    (4)

  • Jackie F.

    I wish I had more positive things to say as on paper, the restaurant and menu seem tremendous. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the expectations. Nothing was really "bad" about dinner, but nothing was really good either. Cute place in a nice location. However, hostess barely acknowledged our presence when we arrived. Sat us without saying a word. Waitress was nice and helpful with wine menu, but it was a pretty small selection anyway and nothing blew me away. My date had the filet which was cooked well and mushrooms on side were interesting. But it was nothing memorable. My salmon I would actually rather forget. It was bland and unexciting. It was edible, but for the hype and price, I wanted more. Best thing we had, the side of colored cauliflower. But that's not enough to keep me wanting more... Too many places in Seattle to go back.

    (3)

  • Joe O.

    We were looking for a nice mellow place to welcome a new employee and couldn't be happier with the recommendation to Lecōsho. I had the tuna melt with soup (a delicious, creamy tomato/basil) and while you can't screw up soup and a salad too bad, this place was phenomenal. If it were closer to where I lived, I'd be here weekly! I would definitely recommend this place for client lunches, a pre-concert cocktail, or just a good nice, mellow spot for some good food.

    (4)

  • John V.

    Went here to celebrate my mothers birthday before going to the symphony. Very well done meal. Chops were perfectly cooked. Salads were awesome. Best of all was the ambiance. The view over the bay was beautiful. Highly recommend this place. Just awesome.

    (4)

  • Jacki G.

    The service was great and the food even better. Would go back for sure

    (5)

  • Kristi R.

    Took my sweetie here last night as a surprise for our date day. We had a table tucked away in the corner which was super private and I gave Lori the window seat to enjoy the view. We opted for sharing small plates and were not disappointed. We had the asparagus with a perfectly poached duck egg (Yum!), crab and grapefruit salad, octopus dish, and their sausage and lentil dish. Everything was wonderfully prepared and our waiter, Lum, totally made the experience.

    (5)

  • Barry O.

    Stopped by on NFC championship weekend. It was wet and we had no reservation but the hostess kindly squeezed us into a packed restaurant. All 4 of us had the lamb shank and loved it. Great cocktails and the barman even made some off the cuff when we told him what we liked. I look forward to going back.

    (5)

  • Robert F.

    This place is great. We had show tickets for 5th Avenue Theater, and all restaurants closer to the theater were already reserved. Luckily this ended up being a blessing in disguise because Lecosho was outstanding. Great food, good drink menu and a really nice atmosphere. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Veronica R.

    The bartenders are phenomenal. We stopped in here after moving into Harbor Steps. Had a charcuterie and cheese plate and it was fantastic (some may think this is hard to screw up but I've seen it happen!). Great cocktails, minimal beer selection but that's minor! Will definitely frequent and not just because it's staggering distance home.

    (4)

  • Lisa B.

    I came during restaurant week with a friends, and was very pleased with the service we got. They had to seat us late (we had made reservations) but there was room at the bar for us to wait and have a drink. They actually gave us the drinks free for waiting... and they were nice (and strong) cocktails! The food was fine, but I didn't think it was very inventive (at least not the restaurant week menu). We loved the pork belly appetizer and the pork chop was good. Roast chicken was fine. Chocolate cake was a little on the salty side. Service was very good throughout.

    (4)

  • Laura M.

    Carrie Lynn was an amazing server! Great food, fair prices and a great happy hour. Nice wine selection and tasty beers. My second visit but certainly won't be my last!

    (5)

  • Brian W.

    Took a friend there with a few other folks for a birthday. It was quite enjoyable. The drinks were good and the food was good. The server was very nice and prompt. I will go back soon with my wife who has never been there. I love the location right off the harbor steps.

    (4)

  • B J.

    Great place Great service Delicious food. Except I didn't like the chef using the towel to wipe my plate after I see him using it to wipe his hands. Wiping the prep area. Cleaning a bottom of the jar. Etc. reasonable price. 2 of us dining with 4 glasses wine. 2 appies and 2 dinners came to $111! Good for what you get.

    (4)

  • Tom C.

    Looking for late night food after a night of partying? Ah Lecosho, thank you. That pork belly sandwich was ridiculously tasty. For not being that crowded at midnight, I thought service could be a bit better. But overall, I'd go back.

    (4)

  • Alanna M.

    We came for lunch during RW and had house made Cavatelli with roasted wild mushrooms & creme fresh, pork loin with stone fruit mustardo, cauliflower bisque with truffle oil, house salad with cornichon mustard vinaigrette & chocolate hazelnut gelato. The best part of the whole meal was the gelato. It wasn't bad. It wasn't great. It was just OK. Actually pork was a little on the dry side. It's in a nice location though.... right on Harbor Steps.

    (3)

  • Inna B.

    Are you interested in grabbing some interesting/great food in a fantastic space/downtown location? Try Lecōsho! I've only dined there once (so far), but really enjoyed my experience. Service was fantastic and the kitchen made the restaurant smell GREAT. I was feeling a little adventurous, so I had the terrine they had on special. I believe it had scallops and shrimp. It was... interesting. My first terrine experience, actually. The waiter did a great job explaining what it was, and I really enjoyed the salad that came with the terrine. I don't expect to want to try seafood terrine again in the future (it's just not for me), but I'm very much interested in returning to Lecōsho to try something else new and/or interesting.

    (5)

  • Vik B.

    Totally pathetic entrees. I tried a few and totally gross it was. The desserts were good but wats the point when the appetizers and Main course are so bad. I wanted to leave when I tasted the pathetic main course. They need to shut this place down

    (1)

  • Michael M.

    Fin Rivers cider. Blistered shishito peppers and painted hills burger. Unbelievable. Fantastic ever time I come here. Late night service until 1:00am.

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    I first visited Lecosho after reading an article in the Stranger on the best tuna melts in town, and I was definitely not disappointed. Toasted potato bread with solid chunks of tuna, Mama Lil's pickles and some sharp gruyere cheese made for a very tasty combo and the best tuna melt I have had. Lecosho also has a great late night menu and full bar, and the grilled housemade sausage and short ribs were both excellent. I need to come here one night for a proper dinner as everything else has been very good. It's a really great spot right on the Harbor Steps!

    (5)

  • Van Anh T.

    Came here for dinner and it was delicious! The portion sizes were just right--no left overs. The only thing I'll say about this place though is that they really go for the mood lighting and the ambience. Essentially, it was super dark inside the restaurant and I could barely see the group of people that I came to eat with. I guess it doesn't really matter if you're eating and it does help to focus more on the food, but it would have been nice to see a bit more of what I was eating. When I came, I tried to the cheese plate, the pear salad, the spaetzle, and the mushroom ravioli. All very good.

    (4)

  • J G.

    Tasty fresh quality ingredient meal. The bread and olive tampanade is really good, as is the shrimp and corn appetizer. I had their version of carbonara, it was good, and definitely a healthier version, but didn't "wow" like the original. Good coffee, the olive oil cake was mellow. Nice decor in the restaurant, and a good sized patio. Prices are average for a downtown restaurant. Great waitress :)

    (4)

  • Rachel W.

    As two out of towners, we saw an ad for this place, yelped them, thought they sounded good, and so we made a reservation. Turns out we didn't really need one since we were eating at 9:30 and most tables were finishing up when we arrived. Our server was great. The kind of service where you didn't really notice she was around that much but she took care of everything we needed. My wine was good and my bf's drinks were to his liking. The baguette and tapenade were very good. Charcuterie was fairly good but I wasn't a big fan of the sausage pate. Would have liked more veggies. My main course, the halibut, was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked, juicy, flavorful, and the peas/pea shoots/cauliflower were the perfect accompaniment. I wish we had been staying another night and I would have had it for dinner the next night too. My bf had the boar papperdelle which I wouldn't have liked but he loved it. Ambiance/music/bathrooms/temperature were all fine, so it's a 4 star review. Have the halibut!

    (4)

  • Andrea K.

    Had the porchetta sandwich+soup of the day was tomato; I hate tomato soup, but oh wow their tomato soup changed my mind. Would take a bath in it. Would do an at home bathtub birth in it. So good. Also had the lentils, equally as good. I'll be daydreaming about that soup over here in LA till my next time over there.

    (5)

  • Natalia G.

    My husband and I go out to dinner with other couple at least once in a couple of weeks, finding new places is always fun. Bistro like Lecosho was a hit on Friday night, place was packed and it is always a good thing. Food was delicious anything from grilled squid salad, lamb shank, albacore tuna, new york strip to flowerless chocolate cake. My only critique would be the floor - it is coated with very slippery surface so hills of the boots or shoes slide from under your feet when you getting up from the table. The couple next to us had the same issue, the gal almost went down on the floor trying to get up to go to ladies room. Rubber soles would be much safer.

    (4)

  • Chelsea F.

    Great spot for dinner. Great drinks and food. The only slight negative is that you get a lot of starch with your entree. I had the porchetta which was delicious but came with way too many black eyed peas.

    (4)

  • M F.

    My family and I LOVE Lecosho! The food is great, the service is super and if possible, you should sit in the bar area and have Tommy as your server. He is so passionate about what he does, knows everything on the menu backwards and forwards and also has so many creative and delicious drink suggestions and combos that you feel like you've just been waited on by the chef, sommelier and owner all wrapped up in one guy! Great atmosphere and child friendly too....and only one criticism - eating outside is wonderful but inside, the hood vents don't work very well and you can leave smelling like food.

    (5)

  • Mitch N.

    When you see a big fat pig as the logo for this establishment, where the name is slang for "pig" in the Chinook language, you hope for some sweet porky goodness. Sadly the menu is not focused on that, more so it's PacNW cuisine. Not a bad thing, just deflated my hopes of some amazing pork cheeks or secreto... We stopped by this rather dimly lit establishment, and were seated pretty quickly. After that, things went south. Service was slow between ordering and receiving our food to getting the check. My dish the wild boar ragu was extremely salty. Where I ate half of it, and took in my weekly salt intake and I called it quits. Perhaps this was an off night? I won't be back for a while, but I'm hopeful the reviews will show improvements.

    (2)

  • Renata O.

    The space is pristine, the stuff is gracious, the ingredients are fresh. The menu is appealing, but not all that enjoyable. I went once. I won't go back.

    (3)

  • Melissa F.

    Excellent food and really friendly service! I've been hankering to try Lecosho for the longest time! We came out to the Seattle Art Museum for the MIRROR exhibit unveiling (awesome), and decided to grab a bite to eat. Because, you know, queues 30-people deep for food trucks just didn't seem that fun. Lucky for me I turned around and found myself at Harbor Steps looking at a Lecosho sign. We checked out the menu.. eek, prices a little steep. Wait! It's Restaurant Week! SCORE! To quench my inner lush, I had a Blood and Sand, which was excellent. It tasted like a liquid version of a bourbon cherry. It may taste super yummy, but the drink definitely packed a punch. For eats, we started with the charcuterie and cauliflower bisque for appetizer. Yum and yummer!!! The lamb sausage was really strongly but elegantly spiced and flavorful. The cauliflower bisque sounds suspect, but it was seriously one of the most awesome things ever. It had just a little drizzle of truffle oil on top which sealed the deal. Very subtle but rich flavor and was the perfect thing I never knew I needed. Next up was the wild boar ragu and the Quinault Steelhead Salmon. And I've found my favorite salmon. I don't think I'd ever had Steelhead, but I'm a huge fan of it now! Skin was left on a charred just right with a nice salt and pepper crust. Meat was cooked to perfection and was soft and flaky and not dry at all. The boar meat was juicy and tasty; the only complaint was that there wasn't enough of it! On to dessert! I had the cheese and lavender honey dish, while my handsome companion had the flourless chocolate torte. Cheese and lavender hit the spot perfectly with a subtle and sweet finish to my meal. The flourless torte tasted better than most chocolate or flour-anything I've ever had. Soft and gooey in the middle and not overly sweet. Just perfect. Definitely worth a try. Prices still feel a bit steep, especially for the smaller portions, but if you're craving really good food, I mean REALLY good flavored food, definitely come to Lechosho. Try to resist licking the plate, though. :)

    (4)

  • Tom D.

    One of the best meals I've ever experienced. Started with a cocktail and the charcuterie platter which was sublime. Then heirloom tomato salad and then filet mignon and a semi sweet chocolate torte and coffee for dessert. Absolutely wonderful. And service was perfect!!! Kudos!!

    (5)

  • Caitlyn R.

    Best late night food ever and wonderful staff. No complaints. Just a full, happy tummy.

    (4)

  • Frank S.

    Found this place on Yelp and it was awesome. Sat outside on a great night, servers were all really good and the food too. I had half chicken that was pretty standard to me and my wife had the highly recommend pork chop. It was good. Drinks are a must and they have good selection of both drinks and beers. Good location and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Dante M.

    Such a fan of this place. Whether it be for a happy hour, lunch break from the office, or really any other time I have an excuse to visit Lecosho! I've never been disappointed with any dish that I've had here, and I've gone plenty of times. Service is usually pretty prompt and dining room has a good feel to it. Some of my favorites include the porchetta, pork belly, grilled cheese and tomato soup (during lunch), and their burger as well. Highly recommended! Stop reading and go, NOW.

    (5)

  • Clover A.

    Restaurant Week was the reason for coming in, initially, although my dear friend (the beautiful and gastro-genius Hannah L) also loves it dearly so it'd been on my bookmarks for longer than it should. So, I did it. We went as a group, the folks near my review likely went with me. I thought the food I had was good, sometimes great. I had House-made mortadella, which was probably good, but not really something I'm into so I'd give that a pass next time. Followed that with the Carlton Farms pork loin which, as the logo implies, their wheelhouse. It was awesome. Flavors were subtle, meat was fall apart tender, I liked it much. I would say that was a 5 star dish. Especially for one on the RW menu. The dessert, the Pink peppercorn shortbread cookies, were good but, I think maybe one cookie, or two small ones so it seemed a bit small compared to my other RW experiences. The service was attentive as they could be given our large randomly arriving group and they did split it nicely when the bill came, which I super appreciated. But this is one of those things where I don't feel right giving 3 stars but for me, it wasn't a huge win. And actually, when I started writing this, I had four but I just can't find that last star, no matter how hard I try so we're back to three. I'd say that if someone wants to go there, and you're indifferent, go. If you really want something memorable, I'd say skip it for another place. That's how Clover decides on things: peer pressure vs. selfishness. This time, it's a toss up.

    (3)

  • Chari A.

    Excellent. Had a partying seven and a wide variety from the menu. Got here early and was treated very well food is excellent. Would highly recommend. Great for foodies.

    (5)

  • Nourisha W.

    Great food, great prices for happy hour and great location. I head down here after work some days because it's so close to the office and if I could, I would totally order everything (and I do mean EVERYTHING) on the happy hour menu. It's definitely nice to go with friends so you can order it all and not look like a big ole pig. But once you start eating, you won't care how you look. Your mouth will just be in a blissful state of contentment. The house wine is also a fine complement to the happy hour menu. I am such a huge fan of the sardines that i would not mind having them everyday for the rest of my life. Do yourself a favor and add Lecosho to your happy hour list.

    (5)

  • Amne N.

    Hands down best scallops I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! On date night I enjoyed a perfect meal Not to mention their wine selection includes Maison Bleu Viognier 2010. Now that I have recently moved from Seattle to SoCal, Lecosho has been on my mind. So good it will possibly be the next stop for my next birthday party!

    (5)

  • Shauna J.

    My husband and I frequent this place for the late night menu. They are open late and have a solid wine list. The bartenders all know what they're doing which is reason for the 5 stars. There's also REALLY good people watching late night! Definitely visit this place if you're in need of a full stomach and some late night libations.

    (5)

  • Lily L.

    My first experience was during Dine Around Seattle this month. Not hard to find, the restaurant is located just below the Harbor Steps Apartments. Not a big restaurant, it is best to reserve seating if you want to eat here. This restaurant is intimate and good for small groups or dates. Comfortable and cozy as it is in the evening, I imagine it would be just as nice in the summer with its outdoor seating and closeness to the waterfront. I was taken surprise by the charcuterie plate they offered because it was not what I was hoping, so I was a little disappointed by this. My take on charcuterie is a plate of cured meats with either some small toasted crostini or a jam of some sort with mini pickles. Their take was two cooked sausages atop a red, slightly spicy sauce with sliced mushrooms. On the off side, both the chicken and steelhead were prepared very well in taste, tenderness, and presentation. All entrees were at perfect portion sizes enough to fill me up, but not too much that I had to pack it up. Staff was professional and attentive. I will be coming here again perhaps during lunch to try their menu again.

    (4)

  • Kat L.

    I have come here for their late night menu. They are one of the few places that have a kitchen open late (till 1 am on the weekend!). The atmosphere is very dark, almost too dark. At one point I had to use my phone to read the menu. Luckily the food is so delicious it makes up for it. My friend and I came after a ballet night and had drank a lot of wine, so we went through lots of water here, which they kept refilled without us having to ask. I ordered the sardine toast. If you are a sardine fan like myself, this will be one of the most amazing things ever! I also ordered the spaetzle. I was a little disappointed. I grew up eating spaetzle and love it to soak up sauce. Their spaetzle cooked with brown butter and a little fried so it'sa bit crispy. It was good, but not what I expect when I eat spaetzle. My friend got a burger I think. After both getting stuffed our late night bill combined was under $30. Can't beat that!

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    We stopped here while traveling over a holiday weekend and were pleasantly surprised with our food. They specialize in pork dishes. My husband had the pork chop and loved it, it was cooked perfectly and very juicy and tender. I had the squid small plate and curry local mussels. Both were incredible. Our waiter was both knowledgeable and super friendly. I highly recommend this great dining experience.

    (5)

  • Luke N.

    The atmosphere was unbelievable. Though we waited a while to be approached by our waitress. You can definitely tell that the chefs and bartenders put a lot of care and work into their menus. Everything tasted superb!!!

    (4)

  • Eric S.

    I was very disappointed with the summer pig roast they just had. They advertised it as $5 a plate but that was for the raw bar, the BBQ was $10. The pork was pale gray, rubbery and bland. Not worth the time or money. This was a big let down.

    (1)

  • Pixel C.

    The service here is always *super* nice, please tip your bartender and waitstaff well. As a baller on a budget I am reviewing their happy hour. Daytime happy hour has lots of wine and food options. Treat yourselfl sometime. Nighttime happy hour has only food options. Not much of a fan of this, so for my late night happy hour cravings when I'm in the area I hit up McCormick's instead.

    (4)

  • Carly C.

    Ohhh I loved this place and definitely will be returning as soon as possible. I came here on New Year's Eve and it was great. They had put up balloons which gave the NYE vibe and had additional specials (but didn't make you order from a set menu, something that irks me) and everything we got was awesome! Appetizers: Grilled Beet Salad was so good, I would have been happy if my entire meal consisted of it. The beets were cooked to perfection so they basically melted in your mouth and then exploded with great earthy flavor. Grilled Octopus was very tender and very fresh! Comes with potatoes which is interesting, but good. Dinner: Lamb Shank served in tomato broth (chickpeas, olive, braised greens) and was the size of a small child. "One of the best lamb shanks I've had" the BF said. I took it bite, it was pretty delish. Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta (homemade) SO GOOD. They serve the ragu in very hearty portions with loads of ground boar and salty cheese to complete the favor profile- which makes me drool just thinking about it. Pasta definitely took this dish from an A to an A+++ Staff was great too, cool location, not bad on prices for the quality of this meal. I will be back soon!

    (4)

  • Aaron M.

    So we're staying at Harbor Steps, and we arrived here late last night. Got settled into our room right around midnight. All four of us were quite hungry so I turned to yelp with the word search "late night". I was pleased to see that there were several places open still serving food and quite happy when I spotted one of them from the balcony of our suite, directly below us, there she was... Lecosho! Had an hour before they closed, so we rushed down there to grab a seat. I'll have to say, the folks there were very accommodating. Seating us very quickly and attentive to our needs. Their late night menu is quite impressive, I went with the Spring Lamb Ragu & Pappardelle. What a treat that was, the herbs were fresh and the noodles tasted home made... The lamb (cliche) melts in your mouth and the addition of pine nuts adds a pleasant mix of texture! Also ordered at our table, was the Porchetta sandwich and the short ribs. Both looked amazing. The only thing that somewhat disappointed me, was the Old Fashioned that I ordered, not the worst, definitely not the best. Highly recommended their black currant cider! Overall, Lecosho delivered and I am glad we got started on the right foot for our trip!

    (4)

  • Jessica A.

    I ordered the Dungeness Crab Salad and it was so good it even caught the guy's eye sitting at the table next to me! Haha. He asked if i'd recommended it and of course I did. I like that the kitchen is open, atmosphere is upscale and my waitress was pretty. Haha. I would come back. Dungeons Crab Salad was 14.00. My boyfriend had the Seafood Chowder & the house salad. Though that may seem boring, Lecosho added little twists to both the chowder and salad which made it unique.

    (4)

  • Jennie P.

    Food is always perfect, great quality, service is always amazing. The bar manager Rick is great, extremely informative and always takes good care of my friends and me. If you ever want a glass of wine and apps this is the best place to go

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    Crab salad and creamy mushroom soup. Super pleasant mid-scale lunch place, maybe not an everyday price level, but good for the level of craft involved.

    (4)

  • Leslie J.

    I chose Lecosho for a Friday night dinner without doing much research (although the few reviews I looked at did look promising). To me, everything about my experience was OK- OK service, OK food, OK menu. I did think the location and views were quite nice, especially if you are from out of town. The bank of windows keeps everything bright and offers good views of the waterfront. The open kitchen is also fun to watch. The pricing seemed slightly better than other downtown restaurants, which was nice. I can't speak to the drinks, as I didn't have any cocktails or wine (perhaps that is where I went wrong!). We ordered a kale/black rice dish to start, off of the sides menu. We asked for it to be brought out as as starter, which they did, but they served it without the kale. I.e. it was just black rice. Apparently it was a new dish, and the cook forgot to add the kale. Their solution to this was not to remake the dish, but rather to serve us a side of steamed kale as well. It tasted good, but it just seemed like the better guest experience would be to just remake the dish as it was intended to be made. For dinner, I had a pork chop with asparagus, pancetta and whipped potatoes and my husband had a lemon ricotta cavatelli pasta dish. The pork was OK (undercooked for my liking, eventhough I had asked for well done; although I can't really fault the restaurant for my taste in overdone meat!). The asparagus/pancetta topping was very good, as were the whipped potatoes. My meal was lukewarm because it was awaiting my husband's pasta to be done (perils of an open kitchen + a seat right in front of it...). I didn't taste my husband's pasta, but he said it was good (and very hot!)... It looked too oily for my liking, but the composition of ingredients sounded good. All that being said, there were quite a few people in the bar and restaurant so perhaps I just had an slightly off experience.

    (3)

  • Neil W.

    We stopped in here with a group for a Sunday night Happy Hour. They have a great location and very contemporary space. My wife loved the HH Red wine. She said it was very good for the price. I did not hear any complaints about drinks. We ordered the sardine tartine and the spatzle. The sardine was very good. There were two pieces of grilled olive bread with two sardine halves on each slice with an aioli under the fish; think upscale tuna sandwich. The spatzle was very basic. It was tasty and perfectly seasoned, but it was just fried spatzle with pecorino. It seemed to be missing something. Our servers were prompt and very nice. I will continue to recommend this place for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.

    (4)

  • Yoichi N.

    They have a pretty amazing menu comprising of meat/seafood. Awesome if you are staying downtown or close to Pike Place Market.

    (5)

  • Thai D.

    I've been here for lunch twice. The first time was a regular lunch outing, in which I found my sandwich pretty tasty and the salad delicious. We had a lovely time and had great service. The second time I went was during restaurant week, where it took a very long time to get served, and lunch got stretched from what was to be a 45-60 minute outing to a 2-hour affair. The service was good, it just took so long for everything to get served (also, we had the three courses, but still). The dishes during restaurant week ranged from decent to potentially great but missing a quality. All in all, Lecosho has some good food, nice decor, and some interesting dishes. I'd definitely come back another time when it isn't restaurant week.

    (3)

  • Chuck G.

    Horrible service. First hour in Seattle, wandered in here at around 9:30 pm, the hostess gave a disgusted look to the server, the server gave a disgusted look to two busboys, and I think one of the busboys ended up seating us. We got nothing but curt responses from our server about any question we asked, any recommendation about beers to try... this actually was a pretty common theme in Seattle but it was worst at this place. Finally when the bill comes, we have a party of 6 and two of us pay in cash, so we ask to have the cash taken off the bill and the rest split between the cards. Seems simple enough, I'll let those who work in the restaurant industry decide for themselves. Instead our waiter splits the TOTAL between the four cards, conveniently (the first polite thing from him all night) he tells us not to tip because the mandatory (for parties of 6+) tip is included. How nice of him. We remind him of the cash that we gave him and, how nice of him, he manages to find the cash somewhere and fixes everything on the bill. It would have been easy to miss if not for the horrible service to begin with, thanks Lecoshhhh... I am surprised to see this place with four stars, maybe we caught them on an off night, but rarely do I get that upset about poor service (it's now been over a week since I was there).

    (1)

  • Diane D.

    Great food. Wonderful wine served during happy hour. Server was friendly and made good recommendations. Good VIB inside and patio is very popular. Braised greens were amazing!

    (5)

  • David E.

    What an excellent find. I had a vey good salmon that was very tasty and well prepared. Ambience was nice and people were friendly.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey S.

    Disappointing meal. I give this place points for creativity and effort. They had things on the menu I had rarely/never seen before. The tastes just weren't there. Got the pork belly appetizer. It was good, but when is a pork belly just "good"? It's usually the most delicious thing ever. The entree was the rabbit pasta, which sounded like it would be awesome. It wasn't. Think minced mystery meet in pasta. My dining companion got the lamb shank. I didn't try it, but her reviews were similar. Maybe they should focus less on interesting and more on tasty?

    (2)

  • Andy D.

    I don't think I ever gave a male bartender a 100% tip, but Lecosho's bartender got it, what a great guy bartender, he inundated us with drinks and food ideas, made changes in the menu for us, and came up with his own concoctions. Lecosho has an eclectic menu, and an exciting staff, this guy was a gem, from medical student to bartender, he chose the right path and found his niche. All the other Yelp survey's are spot on, Lecosho rocks! Great staff, great food, great wine, I wish they were in Miami!

    (5)

  • Dionne D.

    Best filet mignon I've had in a VERY long time. The greens were a great compliment to the meal, not too tough and not over done either. Loved that I could see the chef and sous-chef creating their magic right in front of me. Was also a delight to watch the server inspect my plate before they brought it me. Service was also amazing. Our server was extremely attentive and patient in explaining to our group of 6 the varying details of the menu.

    (5)

  • Philip S.

    Been to Lecosho at least 10 times and its only dipped in quality once. I'd say that's pretty darn consistent. But, Lecosho is better the consistent, its really really good in the food AND cocktail categories. In the category of food, believe it or not, they have one of the best parpadelle's in the city- second only to Branzino's. They have an excellent octopus appetizer that changes in presentation and ingredients based on the season. Fish is really consistent at Lecosho as well. The bartender, formerly of Coterie Room, is a really good mixologist and makes amazing versions of their drink specials as well as anything else you can think of. Lecosho is definitely one of our top restaurants in Seattle right now.

    (4)

  • Jeff H.

    Celebrated New Year's Eve with my wife - the food, staff and atmosphere far exceeded expectations. The staff celebrated the New Year with champagne for all. The pan seared scallops in the andouille sauce was spectacularly divine. Almond pie for dessert capped it off.

    (5)

  • Amber P.

    I cannot say enough good things about my first experience here. Call with hostess to make reservation = proficient, polite, helpful, honest Greeting at the door = genuine, warm, welcoming Waiting for table at bar with bartender = genuine interest shown, very friendly Server at table = knowledgable, accommodating, timely Fare = mussels were outstanding! cheese plate was outstanding! Excellent experience! Definitely returning!

    (5)

  • Melody P.

    I came here the first time with my friends and tried their "Dine around Seattle" menu. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the view from the window as well as the modern decor and the open kitchen feel. I ordered a drink, Jack Rose. I was pretty good, a bit sweet but not sweet and a bit sour but not too sour. Just have the good balance right there. I was really hungry when I arrived. Therefore, I shared an appetizer off the regular menu with my friend. The Rillettes is like pate, but with roasted pork and lard. It was served with bread and mustard though I am really not a big fan of lard. Here are what I picked from the Dina Around Seattle Menu: Lamb Sausage-Stuffed Grape Leaves, Tzatziki, Pickled Cucumbers Grilled Quail, Corona Beans, BBQ Harissa, Arugula Salad Sorbet with Pink Peppercorn Shortbread My favorite is actually the sorbet (mango). And, I really liked what my friend ordered, it's Sauteed Manchego-Filled Dates, Sea Salt, Paprika. The sweet and salt combination just got me! I'd come back and try their regular menu for sure!

    (4)

  • Dominic T.

    Duck confi risotto.....just do it and forget about the consequences. Great staff, not the passive aggressive Seattle typical crew. Small beer list but the food was great. You need to stop here if visiting.

    (5)

  • Alyson M.

    The most satisfying meal I've had in a while. You must try the pork tenderloin! I don't even like pork that much but it was so goooood. The potatoes and greens it came with were great too. The perfectly balanced meal. You must try it. The service was also excellent with Byron. I will certainly be back.

    (5)

  • Kyle K.

    Pigs are the king of beasts. Smart, acute sensory organs and great at consuming dead hookers. Lecosho, however, is the king maker. What they do with pig and pig parts is bordering on heresy, albeit delicious heresy. Cocktails: excellent. Fancy fancy for the yuppie crowd and certainly priced accordingly Food: I tried the porchetta, octopus, some form of vegetable and whatever else my sister/mom had. OH SWEET LORD. Little pig angels burst out of the meat and implored me to eat it so that it may die an honorable death. That was a new experience. The octopus was on point, cooked perfectly so as to avoid the telltale rubbery texture you can when you don't want it (typically when ordering sashimi or what have you). The minus star is simply because the pricing is a little ridiculous for what you get but if I can somehow get a fat promotion soon I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Dana R.

    Since last year, I've had lunch and, most recently, dinner here. Both times, the was just okay (with the exception of the pan fried homemade spaetzle, which is outstanding) ... as with the sandwich I had last year, this year's (lecosho porchetta) also arrived on bread that quickly became soggy ... they really need to address the excess moisture of the sandwich fillings (the slaw in the porchetta), because eating the sandwiches necessarily becomes an unpleasant fork and knife experience. The dinner was great fun catching up with friends we hadn't seen in awhile. The service started out poor and went down from there, despite a couple of freebies thrown in because our friend is a friend of Matt's. The food was good but not good enough in my estimation overcome the repeated prolonged absences of our server as well as his ineptness with our wine service. As he was walking away from our table for the fourth or fifth time, I actually had to ask him to please come back to take our orders ... I still don't understand why he hadn't asked to take our order as we were all clearly finished looking at the menu ... One of the freebies was a thinly sliced lamb appetizer with an herb chimichurri-type sauce ... which was wonderfully cooked and flavorful. The cauliflower with bagna cauda was good ... a little too pickled for my taste. The brussels sprouts dish was bland and too oily for me to eat (no one ate it). My cavatelli was undercooked, as were the fava beans ... which made the dish too green in taste for my liking. Our friends enjoyed their entrees. My husband's was okay. I really wish my experiences at this restaurant were as good as others ... I will say that the bartender was very friendly and attentive (we arrived very early for our dinner and had a drink at the bar first).

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    BEST. BURGER. EVER. Stop looking at everything else on the menu. In fact, don't even look at the menu. Just order the damn burger. Quit debating. GET THE BURGER.

    (5)

  • Henry L.

    The former owner of Matt's in the Market (Matt) opened up this place. Unfortunately our timing was off because it opened after I moved out from the Harbor Steps. Had this place been open while I was living there, I think I would have easily been here 5 times a week. I've always liked this space - back when it was Koji Osakaya. But the new decor is excellent. It's moody and relaxed and awesome. I need to come here for a meal, but alas I've only been there for happy hour. That's not to say that happy hour was bad. In fact, it was most excellent. That's why I want to try a dinner here. The drinks were plenty strong and well made. The specials change frequently, so YMMV. But of the ones I've had ... drool.

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I went here after reading the Yelp reviews about the amazing grilled octopus and was hugely disappointed. The flavors of the accompaniments (roasted veggies?) were nice, but the octopus... not so much. First, based on the size it was either a baby octopus or a severely malnutritioned one. Second the texture was all wrong. It was mushy and almost could have been confused with the chickpea puree it was served on. This was my first time having grilled octopus in the U.S. and I must say it does not hold a candle to the way grilled octopus is prepared and tastes in Portugal. I also ordered the steamed mussels, which fared much better. The preparation was unique: in a broth with their homemade sausage. It gave the broth a bit of a tomato-ey flavor though the sausage flavor wasn't overpowering. The mussels were plump and juicy and the portion was generous for $12. Sat at the bar and the bartender was just the right balance of attentive while not being overbearing. 4 stars for service!

    (3)

  • Melody T.

    I wanted so badly to like this place. I had seen it on yelp and it reminded me of a yummy hipster restaurant that I would find in the mission district of sf. Trendy and cool, yet laid back rustic and romantic. Atmosphere check, food not so much. Gnocchi was okay. Brussel sprouts were shredded -that was a first, tasted meh. Sausage okay. Veal tongue wasn't tasty enough to put aside the fact that it was veal tongue. Panna cotta was whatever with the blood oranges. Disappointed. :(

    (2)

  • Emily L.

    I've come here twice now, once at 9 pm and yesterday at 7 pm, and something is always OFF with Lecosho! The food is passable, but all the other things add up to a poor experience. The first late dinner, the servers were extremely intrusive, probably because we were one of two tables. Four people were constantly hovering over us, picking up plates and serving from both sides, even over the restaurant median! The rabbit ragu and pappardelle dish was ok... nothing that great. Yesterday, I wanted to bring my parents to try "New American" or pacific NW cuisine, and gave Lecosho another shot. Even standing OUTSIDE of the restaurant, I could smell and see a lot of smoke in the entire establishment (there's an open kitchen). It was too late to get a reservation elsewhere, but the hostess just seemed confused when I asked about where we could be seated to avoid inhaling whatever they had burnt in the kitchen. We ended up bearing a chilly wind outside. The best part of the house salad was the soft-boiled egg, otherwise flavorless. My halibut was good, but my BF ordered the same thing and the plating and cooking of both were wildly inconsistent. My dad got a duck special, and the duck breast came with a thick layer of raw, unrendered fat beneath the quickly charred skin. Service was fine. Overall though, for $25-30 for an entree, there's much much better elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Aaron H.

    Nice lunch spot if you want a place to sit down and have the restaurant vibe. Prices are definitely great for lunch at this caliber of restaurant ($11-$15 for a meal) with my favorite dishes so far being the FNBLT (think really awesome BLT) and the Seafood Bouillabaisse. They have a rotating special during the week also. I have not had the opportunity to eat dinner there, but I assume it is just as good. A couple other notes - they appear to have some nice rotating local beers on draft and service has always been spot on. If you want to escape the daily lunchtime herding of hungry eaters check out this spot hidden about halfway down the harbor steps.

    (4)

  • Spencer W.

    I came during lunch and during the time of dine around Seattle at which I come to fins that they are packed with people and almost over their capacity limit it seemed. I was not seated for awhile because I was waiting for a friend but was able to find a table in reasonable amount of time when it comes to a over crowded place. The hostess Stephanie remembered my name and I was impressed by her customer service skills and made me feel special and wanted there as a person not as paying food machine. Chad was our waiter and he was polite kind enough with answering question about the lunch menu. We did not receive refills of water on a timely manner but can be excused when so busy! I was very pleased with food! Flavors were rich and distinguished. Each course was their own character with aromas and manner of make. You will be seeing me here again and recommending this restaurant to my friends and acquaintances.

    (4)

  • Jon L.

    Visited Lecōsho for an end of the year happy hour last week. It is located in downtown Seattle at Harbor Steps near Seattle Art Museum. They have two happy hours daily. One is daily from 3 to 6 pm and a late night happy hour that runs till 1 am. Start times for the late night happy hour vary by day. Happy hour menu is practically identical, though the afternoon happy hour has drink specials. There is nice ambiance here. Very relaxed. The restaurant is dimly lit creating a moody aura to the space. It has the feel of an ideal date spot. Lecōsho is the Chinook name for pig and there are a few dishes on the happy hour menu of the swine variety. But not overwhelmingly so. Items like steak, clams, short ribs and a cheese sampler are also on the list. I decided to give the grilled sardine tartine ($6) and grilled house-made sausage a try. They have a $5 cocktail special, which was a daiquiri on the day that I visited that I also pulled the trigger on. I have not had a daiquiri before, but I was half expecting one of those frozen drinks. Turns out it is a refreshing concoction of rum and lime juice. Given the food fare, I think maybe a martini would be a more appropriate cocktail but it tasted nice nevertheless. The sardines topped pieces of Columbia City Bakery olive bread and an aioli was spread throughout. The olive bread was crisp and tasty. I didn't have a good experience with the bread from CC previously, but this has me thinking about giving them another try. The sardines are wonderfully fishy. This tartine is really ideal happy hour fare and right sized so that you can try something else on the menu in addition. The house-made sausage is a hearty dish. It comes with lentils and a soft boiled egg on the side. This is a more substantial dish than the tartine. The sausage is nicely grilled. Egg, lentils and sausage seems like an unusual combo, but it works well. I enjoyed the happy hour at Lecōsho. The food is a little pricier than other happy hours around town, but I like the ambiance and the dishes I tried here were very good.

    (4)

  • M Y.

    Lecosho makes the best tuna melt sandwich. It's only $12 and comes with salad. Their service hasn't been consistently great, though.

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    I'm probably the only one among my friends who has not been blown away by the food at Lecosho, especially after having been here a few times during my last year in the city, once for Dine Around Seattle, and several times outside of that. My main qualm is that the majority of their dishes tend to be over-seasoned in some fashion: their house salad had way too much vinaigrette, making it too sour; their pomegranate sorbetto with pepper shortbread, while good, was a bit too sweet and floral tasting; and their pork chop, while also good, was too salty to continue eating straight. And while not over-seasoned, and full of great flavor, the duck confit I had once was not as the name would suggest, and more chewy than melt-in-your-mouth tender. One thing that I do like these folks for though, is their amazing polenta cakes - I've been tempted to come here to order just that! I also remember service being a tad lackluster at times: not bad, exactly, but occasionally a bit pretentious and haughty. Considering I was the only one who ever really picked up on that though, one could fault me for reading too much into things.

    (3)

  • Patrick S.

    Anytime I hit a restaurant for my first night in town and then proceed to eat my lunch there the next day and then go back for dinner the next night I say that alone justifies a five star rating. Staff is professional, portions are fair, view from the right table is great, food is consistently tasty. What more could a frequent business traveler ask for???? Ahhh yes, if perhaps they could have one of their team do my expense reports the three meal series would be perfect.

    (5)

  • Alli B.

    Had dinner and drinks here with friends on Friday and it was better than the first time I went. Great service, amazing food! I had their special for the evening which was a tagliatelle with trout belly. If you get there before 6:00 they let you order off of the Happy Hour menu even if you're seated at your table for the evening. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Kayla O.

    Tried Lecosho last night on a whim, and what an excellent whim it was!!! After a long day of hiking around downtown, shopping at the market and going on the Seattle Ferris Wheel, Lecosho was the cherry on top of a great evening. Lecosho is a wonderful place focused NW cuisine with a French flair. We had the heirloom tomato salad and the house charcuterie plate to start. Both were amazing. (I should take a moment to mention that our waiter/the bartender provided some of the best service I have ever experienced, helping us with great recommendations on food and drinks.) For dinner I had the Mad Hatcher Rabbit Ragu, it was fantastic, just a tiny bit to much salt, but once I mixed it up a bit that was fine. The pasta was fresh, the veggies were cooked to perfection and the rabbit was so moist it was just falling apart. MMMMMM GOODNESS....... Devon had the pork chop wrapped in pork belly with lentils. TO DIE FOR, so delicious, so flavorful, so... just... YUMMY!!! We finished off with 2 glasses of 10yr old port and a slice of cardamom olive oil cake with almond gelato and pan seared cherries. (If I go into to much detail about how wonderful this was there is a risk that I am going to run there right now, so I'll just say, TRY IT!!!!) Overall this is one of my favorite restaurant experiences to date. Our waiter made the night so fantastic and the food really was out of this world!

    (5)

  • Joe F.

    Stopped into Lecosho's Happy Hour after the Saturday matinee show of the Seattle Men's Chorus. The four of us sat in the bar and were immediately greeted by a warm helpful server. I wish I remembered his name because he was a great help to us in selecting items from an interesting and tasty appetizer menu. With the four of us and the smaller sized portions we tried just about everything on the Happy Hour menu. My favorite was the beef short ribs, they melted in my mouth. Seriously, from the assorted cheeses to the sausage and lentils and charcuterie plate (that serving size was the lightest) was fresh and delightful. The house red, a sangiovese, was quite drinkable. The baguette from Columbia Bakery really made me a fan of this place as our server kept filling the plate with more bread as we needed it. The olive tapenade was delightful as well. As we left at 7:00 or so the place was filling up with evening diners many looking the the menu in the front window before coming in suggesting that Licosho's is going to be a great success!

    (4)

  • Michelle D.

    Ok service and food. The bartender wasn't open to making anything that wasn't on the menu. The food was ok, but overall it just wasn't fun and we didn't feel that welcome.

    (3)

  • Levi S.

    We came in for late night happy hour 3/13/15. Ordered a drink, an appetizer and a few entree's. We got our water's and the beer I ordered and that was pretty much the end of it. After about 45 minutes of waiting my wife asked a waiter/busser? (Caucasian guy in maybe his 30's) if he knew how much longer it would take to make the spaetzle and burger's because we had a babysitter at home. His answer," It takes awhile to cook the food, we are not a fast food restaurant, also we stopped taking orders at 1am" ( it was 1:15am when we asked about the order) like he was doing us a favor. I informed him that it's been close to an hour when our order was taken which my wife corrected me, she stated the time we arrived, time the orders were placed and the time it was currently (45 mins total after placing the order) . She is also a server so she pays attention to such details. The place was not too busy but it seemed like the young ladies sitting next to us were the main focus of all the male employee's. The server, busser and bartender were all males so we practically got zero service. We asked if we cancel the spaetzle, would it speed up the burger's he said he would check but it seemed like a huge hassle for him to do this. When he came back he informed us that the spaetzle was being cooked with no explanation or apology for the long wait asked with an attitude if we wanted it or not. No, we just wanted our check so we could leave. With a disgusted look on his face he said he would take care of all our drinks that included two waters and a $3 beer. Big thanks but no, here's $5, keep the change and don't expect us ever to come back to this place. In all, I would never come back or recommend this place to anybody. Sadly this place lacks the employees or training that could make this place five stars. If I could, zero stars would be giving to this place. This is my first post because I usually just use yelp to help find new places, check menu's and reviews but this experience was the worst experience I've ever had in any restaurant, ever!

    (1)

  • Josie S.

    I will have to start this review by saying I love, love, love this place! My boyfriend and I have been here twice now, and have had great experiences both times, though our second visit was truly memorable. We started with the green salad, which has a soft boiled egg on top (my absolute fave thing in the world!), and the local mussels. Seriously, the biggest mussels I've ever seen. They were delish, served with chorizo and onions in a tomatoey broth. For our main dishes, my boyfriend had a steak with rapini, cauliflower purée, and bone marrow butter slathered on top (OMG!), and I had the surgeon with carmelized leeks, fingerling potatoes, and chorizo, all in a savory broth. The flavors were amazing! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, the chorizo salty and smoky, and the potatoes (cooked in duck fat) were so much more than I ever thought they could be - all bathing in the most delicious broth. We shared the maple pot de creme for dessert - not too sweet, smooth creamy texture. The restaurant boasts a unique cocktail menu which is always tempting, though we stuck to glasss of champagne and a bottle of wine. The meal in its entirety is in my top 10 of all time. To wrap this all up, great food and atmosphere, service is also stellar...just expect to spend a little on you meal (around $200 for two). Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    Had a nice, quiet dinner for two last night. The starters heirloom tomatoes and roasted carrots were light, well-seasoned and not heavy-handed. For entrees, we both had the halibut. The fish was perfectly cooked, but the chef did amazing things with the quinoa, tomato, and spinach accomoaniment. Amazingly complex flavor for a light dish. So good we both practically licked our plates. Great wines by the glass with interesting selections. Also, while not cheap, not in the stratosphere of pricing that one finds so often in Seattle. I'm going back!

    (4)

  • Kelly L.

    Great food, awful service. We walked in last night in a great mood ready to have a lovely 3 to 4 course meal. We were promptly seated by a hostess with a sour look on her face and who did not say one word. Even after saying thank you to her, she did not reply. We figured the waitress would be much better so we put that behind us and waited to meet our waitress. Unfortunately our waitress (Sarah) was only a bit better. I would describe her as indifferent. We were friendly and polite but it didn't make any difference. After thanking her several times for water, wine, ect, we did not get a single "your welcome". Her attitude continued throughout the meal but thankfully the food was great. The four of us ordered seven appetizers, four entrees and two desserts in addition to beer and wine. Every single item was outstanding. It was fresh and flavorful. I would love to go back tonight but I just can't do it based on the bad attitudes we encountered last night. If I could review service and food separately, food would get 5 stars and service would get 1 star. Whoever is doing the hiring needs to find some friendly faces.

    (3)

  • Mike H.

    On our recent trip Lecosho, provided our best meal in Seattle. Rick, the bartender, is a treasure. He alone is worth passing up other establishments. If the bar is not your target, Lecosho is a solid 3 stars. The food is good, service is good and the location is beautiful. As always worth searching out is four stars and 3 stars it worth the time and money if you're in the area. Rick is worth the trouble to search out. I found him interesting and Lisa wasn't bored, that is a difficult line to walk. Mike

    (4)

  • Farz D.

    This place will keep me alive. I just moved within elevator distance of Lecosho and couldn't be more pleased with my first, of soon to be many, visits. I'm not sure how this happened but we ending up ordering off of three menus! The 3 for $30 dine around seattle menu, the happy hour menu and the regular menu...I guess four if you count the beer? The bar looked a lot like my office desk..paper everywhere. Anyway, on to the food. 3-for-30 Menu: 1) The cauliflower bisque and truffle oil. DELICIOUS. I'm just glad I was with someone who is good with sharing. So good. 2) Roasted half-chicken with greens and lentils. A good amount of chicken, tender, crispy skin and flavorful 3) Gelato with peppercorn (I think that's what it was) shortbread. Good, not great. Large serving though. Regular Menu: 1) Grilled octopus. Okay, this might sound crazy. The octopus was fine..But, I woulda paid $$$$ for a bucket of the tomatos in the salad. I have no idea what they did to them. Amaaazing. Happy Hour Menu: 1) Charcuterie plate. Standard fair but will say the pork rillettes were the highlight. Beer: Fremont IPA. Only one IPA on tap :( Final comments? I would humbly suggest that you put this into the 'must visit soon' category of your Seattle restaurant spreadsheet. It's the ideal place to pop into after work or in early evening to plan your late night. That reminds me..the only menu I haven't sampled is the late night menu and I hear they have an amazing burger. [spot reserved for burger review] -Farz

    (4)

  • Liana R.

    Dear Lecosho, I would love to have given you 5 stars, but your pasta at Restaurant Week was really lacking. I would have loved to have given you 4 stars, but the meal took so long to get to us that the workday lunch became a 2-hour affair. I would love to have given you 3.75 stars but that option doesn't exist in the World of Yelp. Your wine was great, your service was fantastic, my lunch-mates were top-notch and your atmosphere was casual and conducive to good conversation with new friends. Also...you had Manchego cheese for dessert, which was deliciously delectable, especially when paired with the fruit (plum?) compote. Also, the cauliflower soup (made with vegetarian stock) was superb. I would love to come back and give it another go though because my meal definitely has a lot of potential!!! See you soon, xxo, Liana

    (3)

  • Bryan M.

    I could write a long review lauding Lecosho's service, drinks, etc. But instead I will tell you I had the most amazing piece of pork belly that I have ever consumed. It was arguably the best piece of meat I've ever eaten. Ever. For that alone, they have earned my 5th star.

    (5)

  • Matias B.

    Wrong about the 2:$$ actually is 3: $$$ very pricey, very small dishes. No that sophisticated. $22 for a 4oz. Of pasta... Yes 4oz.

    (2)

  • Hannah L.

    Solo lunch at the bar, glass of light lovely Pinot, plateful of devastatingly savory lentils, caraway-beer sausage, two halves of saffron-yellow-yolked eggs, and vinaigrette-laced greens. My new favorite place. If you don't believe me, some statistics: Three: the number of Fridays over the last month I've been able to have lunch downtown. Three: the number of Fridays over the last month I've had lunch at Lecosho. Three: the number of times I will have eaten Mike Easton's culinary spell-casting witchery from Thursday-Sunday this week. Lucky number....

    (5)

  • Laura B.

    This place just feels so comfortable, like my own living room. The staff are super friendly and sweet. The dining room has big windows so lots of light, perfect downtown lunch spot. And the food is just delicious. I've liked this place since it opened. I had a memorable late lunch here right after it opened when the dining room was basically empty except me and my date. It was super sweet. And they did this amazing stuffed pear dessert thing that blew my mind. But I hadn't been here for a little while because I'm saving up my shekels for a rainy day. So I swung by for lunch after realizing, late in the game, that March is Dine Around month. Their menu looked good and at $15 what's there to lose? I don't regret it for a second. It was an all around perfect lunch--fantastic food, service and location. The beet salad was super tasty, the best salad I've had in a long time. The mortadella was good but somewhat different texture than I expected. The crispy pork belly sandwich was delicious--it's hard to go wrong with good ingredients like pork belly but this was a cut above my expectation. The chicken sandwich was also tasty but I was too busy chomping down on my pork belly to care. And the salted caramel gelato was a perfect cap to a lovely lunch. I don't know if they take reservations for lunch but it's something to consider. I arrived just after 12 for lunch and the dining room was less than half full but it quickly got super busy.

    (5)

  • Tanis G.

    I came here while on a 4 day mini vacation to Seattle. We were staying a few blocks away at The Inn at the Market and wanted to have a glass of wine and small dinner. We had already stopped at Fonte for a glass of wine and a cheese/charcuterie plate (which was great) and were looking for a couple main courses to possibly share. Dinner was okay, but nothing to write home about. The gnocchi was tasty, but seemed to lack something. I cant even remember all of the details about this dish because it was pretty forgettable. The brussel sprouts were shredded (which I found odd) and had a unique, awkward flavor to them..... and it wasn't necessarily unique in a good way. Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite foods when done properly, but these I didn't even want 2nds of. My husband and friend split the veal tongue special. They were both looking forward to it being amazing... but they seemed pretty underwhelmed by it and didn't even finish it (and my husband NEVER lets quality food go uneaten). The dessert was good, I ordered the chocolate torte with freshly made whipped cream; and it was definitely the best thing I had there. But.... I had already had two glasses of wine; so at that point it could have been anything sweet and I would have enjoyed it. So take that for what its worth. Overall, I would say Lecosho is more of a drink and dessert place, not really great for a full meal. I was pretty disappointed.

    (2)

  • Kristy W.

    Very interesting food; next time I'll try sitting inside - the outdoor ambiance does not match the upscale quality/price of the food. On the charcuterie plate I had my first experience with pate and enjoyed it!

    (4)

  • Tony E.

    My favorite Seattle restaurant Food: Top notch especially for pork fans Drink: Nothing fancy but full bar aims to please Ambiance: Close to the water (though no true water views) and very intimate I can't say enough about this place. Delicious. Classy. Trendy without being pretentious. Just the way I dig my restaurants.

    (5)

  • Rachel H.

    Wonderful, low key holiday lunch at Lecosho last week, with my husband. First off, they completely accommodated our 6 year old, despite not having a kids menu, with fantastic handmade spatzle for $5 (which I later saw on their happy-hour menu.) Kudos for that! My guy got the cajun snapper sandwich, which was beyond a sandwich really and could even be a split if you have a smaller appetite, with great and innovative flavors, freshly pickled onions and cucumbers and a nicely herbed green salad. Simple, but really tasty and a pretty good value for a complete meal at $13. I had a lush version of veggie mac and cheese with the delicata squash and chard creamed (literally cream in there, btw!) farro. (I found a version of this recipe on Food and Wine online attributed to another chef, otherwise I'd have to say this was one of the more unique dishes I've had in recent memory, with comforting flavors!) Patient wait staff even took the time to explain what pecorino was when I asked if the faro had cheese (missed reading it on the menu.) I had to giggle when the waitress slowly explained that pecorino tasted a lot "like parmesan" without even a hint of irony, assuming the worst. (Note: While its doesn't host a true waterfront view, Lecosho has excellent food and is right by Pike Market in the Harbor Steps, with easy access to Pike Market and good, but somewhat obstructed, views over into nearby Puget Sound. Lunch served M-Sat.)

    (4)

  • Srta L.

    I'll actually give it 3.8 Ambiance: very nice but loud place to talk. Hard to have a conversation Food: Great but portions are quiet small Service: Great Price: $$$$$$$ for the portion size. Great flavor, though.

    (4)

  • Jason B.

    Went here for a late dinner on a Tuesday. Nice setting and a cool location. Staff was friendly. Mixed drink was well made. Got the 3 course dine around Seattle menu and 2 out of the 3 items were pretty tasty. So why only 2 stars? The fish was a mess. It was full of bones and I'm not sure how they cooked it but the texture was almost like mashed potato. The bar tender actually took $10 off when he saw the bones without me even asking or complaining. Leaving that many bones in a fillet loses you at least 2 stars in my book. It wasn't busy at all so I view that as straight up laziness by the staff. I wouldn't go back.

    (2)

  • J-nine D.

    After a long day of walking and shopping, we saw these beautiful steps that had a view of the water from the top. We decided to walk down to the middle and found this nice little restaurant bar and decided to stop in for happy hour. We ordered the cured meat platter and the roasted almonds and olives. Everything was really great and the bartender was really nice. I must say that I liked the ambiance of the place and the restrooms were CLEAN! I loved the sink in the bathroom because it was old timey. The bartender helped my bf find a new whiskey and let him try it for free b/c it wasn't quite a full shot and she was so busy and alone that she forgot to bring it to us. I don't hold it against her because she was genuinely apologetic and very helpful to begin with. I'd come back here again but maybe for dinner next time!

    (4)

  • Eric L.

    Nice upscale winebar/bar/restaurant. Good mussels, the sardine pasta special was surprisngly good. The eggplant was subpar. Basically, some good, some bad, inconsistent execution across the menu. 3 stars for food, but overall a great experience and a beautiful space. I'd go back, but not because the food is particularly amazing.

    (3)

  • C P.

    I've now been to Lecosho (I can't make my computer do the line over the o) twice - once for lunch and once for dinner, and both experiences were fantastic. The food is well prepared, the wait staff very attentive, the prices reasonable and the atmosphere busy but not overwhelming - you get the feeling that it is hoping without having any trouble hearing the person across from you. I cannot say enough about the food - it is delicious. I've had four items off the menu and several appetizers and all of them were wonderful. The English pea soup was divine, the beet salad made me want more, the mussels were excellent, and that was just starters. Of the two meals I've had at Lecosho, both were fantastic and when I tried my dining partners' food, theirs were just as tasty. The location is nice, the hostess, wait staff, kitchen staff and bar tenders were all lovely, happy to explain things and patient. When you wanted them, they were there. When you didn't want them, they were attentive enough to know it. On both visits, I saw kitchen staff come out and chat up tables - where do they do that? Briefly, Lecosho is a wonderful spot in a great location. I would recommend it to anyone.

    (4)

  • EG F.

    Was fortunate to have time to try lecosho during restaurant week (10/2013). We had the lunch menu- so it was 3 course for $15. I tried the smoked salmon salad, egg carbonara pasta and pepper shortbread cookies which were all good, but I think my hubby's selections were better, he had the butternut squash soup, the fnblt and a very interesting cheese dessert.

    (4)

  • Orjan B.

    Sunday night dinner with the family after a ball game. Seated outdoor we had Salmon and Halibut. Both dishes were very good! Very fresh and well presented. Service was very good. The only little disapointment was the lack of a kid's menu. Luckily, our daughter is not afraid of trying different things so the sausage worked out fine. Strongly recommend the place!

    (4)

  • Elle G.

    I came here for a team lunch meeting. My office is around Pike Place Market and I never really venture out on a regular basis so I was surprised to find that restaurants existed around the Harbor Steps. Lecosho is cute. I like the wood furniture, large windows, and especially love the open kitchen. I ordered the fnblt which is bacon, a soft boiled egg, arugula, tomatoes, and aioli on potato bread. You can get soup or salad with your lunch order and I opted for the salad. The whole meal was fantastic and the sandwich was especially filling. Since the food was so tasty I am making it a goal to make a dinner date with Lecosho very soon.

    (4)

  • Hae A.

    I went for late night happy hour and the menu was drastically reduced from the usual happy hour menu. I was disappointed but still ordered the petite sirloin steak, the sausage and sardines. The steak was tasty, moist and juicy. The sausage was a little bit bland and didn't have a chew. I wouldn't order it again. Sardines were okay. The drink I ordered was tasty. I don't really like alcohol too much and asked for something tropical and tasty and I got it. I would definitely come back for drinks and if they had their full happy hour menu, I would try more food.

    (4)

  • Stacy T.

    Lecosho gets 2 only because the food is actually really good. For service and general class, they'd get a zero in my book. My best friend Jenn and I headed to Lecosho for Happy Hour. She was super stoked to take me here as she'd been really digging their HH. We ordered the Steamed Clams Piri-Piri, the Rillettes, and Spaetzle to start off with. All three were great. The Clams and the Rillettes came with little half loaves (4 slices each) of Columbia City french bread. It was awesome for dipping in the Piri-Piri broth and for spreading the Rillettes on. We were in love with the Piri-Piri broth, so we asked the server for some more bread to sop up the leftover broth. At some point, the server came over and asked me if I wanted another glass of wine. Jenn was half way through her margarita, but before she could put in an order for another drink, the server had already turned around and left. And while that wouldn't have been so bad, she never came back. Matt, the owner, came over to say that he'd be bringing our bread out and the short ribs we'd also ordered. As he was leaving, he took away the bowl of piri-piri broth without asking. He was quick too, leaving us no time to call for him to get our beloved broth back! So he returned with the bread (another half loaf of 4 slices) followed by the short ribs, but no piri-piri broth to be found. We were disheartened as that was the only reason we'd ordered the bread in the first place. Jenn offered to pay, and at this point we just wanted to get the heck out. She signed the check quickly, but I noticed that they'd actually charged us $3 for the bread! Since it had come with 2 of the dishes we ordered, we'd figured asking for a bit more bread wouldn't cost us. And if it was going to cost something, perhaps the server should have let us know that in advance. Seemed kind of sneaky to me. So bad service, not-so-upfront charge for the bread. Neither of us will be going back here anytime soon. Which is too bad, since the food was good.

    (2)

  • Kerrie C.

    Came here for dinner before a concert. The mussels were to DIE for. Had to keep my mom from picking up the bowl and drinking from it!! The service was great!!! Every dish was had was incredible and hot when served!!! I'll be back again!!! The pork belly was also a highlight!!!

    (5)

  • Cathy M.

    Dark, candlelit, and classy. Reservations are probably needed but we made them on open table about 2 hours beforehand. The wait for our food was a little too long (nearing 50 minutes) and I felt like other tables were being served before us but it was worth the wait. I had the house-made cavatelli and it was amazing. The mushrooms were slightly crunchy and thin. It makes me want to cook with mushrooms more. The pasta was perfect. The sauce wasn't too creamy. I'm looking forward to the happy hour here!

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    Ordered: grilled house-made sausage, duck confit salad, olives and marcona almonds, and porchetta with a pint of local pils for me and water for her. She said, "Wow I would have never thought to put salt on a sausage." This from a confirmed salt-a-holic; confirmed by her large collection of exotic salts from around the world and her recent salting of her chocolate cake at another restaurant. Everything was absolutely delicious, surprising and intense flavors and "just one more bite" many times over. Finished with a glass of rye sazerac which was quite tasty and threw me for a loop, even after a filling meal! The walk back to the hotel was a hoot...

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    A nice, dark spot for a romantic dinner. With excellent, unobtrusive waitstaff who have a great understanding - and love - of the menu. I was wary when my husband brought me here and quickly won over by the apps, ambiance and my glass of 15 year Redbreast. Bottom line: a reasonably priced, romantic spot for food nerds in love - with rustic cooking. Takes roasted meat to a higher plain. Big on local, in-season ingredients. Dinner for two with cocktails, apps and dinner was just under $80 sans tip. The fish soup - Catalan style, was excellent. A sofrito based broth with a hint of saffron, rounded out with almond. The seafood gracing the broth was succulent, truly. I don't use "succulent" often. Moist prawns with a hint of woodsy grill to them, plump mussels and scallops, choice bits of fish. We're totally uncouth in cleaning the bowl with the accompanying bread and will continue to be until they remove that soup from the menu. So - we're spazzy for the soup, let's just be plain here. But other appetizers are equally delicous: the rillettes are rich with just the right bit of sass to the homemade pickles that accompany. Fabulous octopus. Simple salads composed of perfect ratios of ingredients. And did I mention the soup? The main dishes are smart. When you get roast chicken and it makes you rethink the gorgeousness that a well executed bird can contain, you know you're eating something transcendent. The pork belly is super rich. I'll admit, after the soup, I needed something more acidic to cut the flavor than the cassoulet style beans that accompanied - but, you'll probably tell me, "then don't binge on the soup so much!" (and you'd be right). The buffalo rib eye we had on one visit was a poem of simplicity - stripped down to essential elements, the veg and potato accompanying bringing out the flavors of the meat. Highly recommended to discerning carnivores.

    (5)

  • Dee W.

    I haven't been down to the Harbor Steps in YEARS but Lecosho was worth it. The atmosphere was nice--- great place for dinner with friends but could also be romantic. Almost too dark. I was joking that this was the type of place my parents would need their pen light to read the menu. The clam & mussel appetizer was divine and I loved the chocolate flourless torte. The roasted chicken was good: nice, hot and tender but I'm afraid that was probably why my husbands pork loin was lukewarm. It was cooked through but we're guessing it sat while the chicken was finishing. The service was sub-par. He wasn't unpleasant but unattentive. Perhaps that's their style? Having to flag your server down for your second drink and no check back after food has been delivered? Eh.

    (4)

  • Steffen W.

    So one if my favorite places is Matt's in the Market and the chef here is supposedly from Matt's so what can I say. The food is amazing (sorry Matt's, I'm still loyal to you)

    (4)

  • Rebecca S.

    New favorite downtown lunch spot alert! I went here for lunch a few weeks ago and ordered the tuna melt with a side of pear radish soup. The tuna melt perfect - it was crispy and I loved the spicy mustard. The soup was creamier than I expected though, and I probably would choose the salad next time. I thought the portion size was perfect, and the service was friendly and whenever we needed anything, the waitress was right there. I'll definitely be back and recommending Lecōsho!

    (5)

  • Naurry K.

    An army of 7 descended upon Lecosho like the beachhead at Normandy so many decades before; charging through the menu with ardent fervor fueled by the winter cold and snow on Thanksgiving eve. Unfortunately, some of the intrepid diners were ensnared by the pork stuffed with pork at the top of the menu and could never escape its siren song. I ventured with great difficulty to evaluate all the options while trying to resist the call of the pork belly. My crisp gin martini did not help. Ultimately settling on several starter plates and a side, I accomplished the most challenging part of the evening; the rest was all down hill lubricated by libations. The restaurant is wonderfully done: the dark wood furnishings, an open layout maximizing the relatively small space while maintaining privacy between tables. The kitchen is well within view of most patrons and is something I find quaint. It projects a genuine quality about the establishment saying, "We care about our work, we want you to see our craft." I have to admit I was mildly envious of the bar patrons as I have an affinity to eating and socializing in this part of the restaurant. My order was decadently sinful and beyond delicious. Duck confit was... I'm afraid I must've blacked out from pleasure because I remember taking the first bite and then everything else is a blank. I plan on returning to Lecosho very soon and perch at the bar for a drink and a bite.

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    Portuguese red wine from the Douro Valley and grilled octopus to start. This took me back to the boat lined banks of Oporto. Only if I could have heard the mournful, yet sweet sounds of Fado in the distance. The main course surely would have brought all the yearned relief of lost love to any sad-eyed Fado crooner; beef tenderloin covered in a bone marrow butter sauce... longing meets fate. If you are a fan of dessert, their selection will not disappoint. Unfortunately, my taste buds were overspent on all of the riches found in marrow, butter and tinge of medium rare blood. Had it not been for the entree, their bittersweet chocolate flourless torte was singing to me. Its song was tempting and turning away from such a perfect ending was not without sorrow. Flourless, please remain. We shall meet again one day soon. I'll be back to Seattle in September.

    (5)

  • Darrell P.

    Terrific food with a country French feel, great location, friendly and knowledgable staff. Highly recommended for weekend lunch, especially the fish chowder.

    (4)

  • Paul L.

    Hail to the magical animal, Lecosho does the pig right. Ambience: 4 Food: 5 Value: 4 Happy hour (3-6 daily) is the time to go, where glasses of wine and locale beers are served at $4. However, the highlight is definitely the food. With excellent execution, the chef ensures that the swine did not die in vain. Our pork sausage, with lentil and egg was fantastic. The pork belly spread was buttery smooth. The anchovy on bread with olive oil was fireworks in my mouth (not everything is non-kosher). Will be trying the steak and the seasonal salad next time, oh yes, there will be a next time. The open kitchen let you know that they mean quality and the overlook into the sound is classy and cool. All in all, this is a top choice in Seattle.... And like all top places, this one is hidden away. To access, you need to go down Harbor Steps (across from the SAM), it's in the middle tier.

    (5)

  • Daren D.

    Hmmm, nice dark, deep, clean and rustic-y colors. One small detail I liked was the Art Nouveau style table bases (not just the plain smooth embedded or flat weight disc/legs). The bar had what appeared to be a cool, chill, retro-70's style design with strong vertical lines and circular themed borderline-gaudy clock. The lady greeted me warmly. Service was ok to decent from the gentleman, Johannes. There was 1 work group in the back and a solo-flyer at the bar when I went. Hungry, I went to try 2 things: the roasted beets salad (nice beet slices) and burger, medium, please... Both had great flavor and together hit the spot I was hankering for. One thing for the burger, the cheese was a bit too thick on the meat, so I'd spread it out a bit with the knife before biting into. I'd like to try a few other things, too, sometime. **11/6 Edit: My burger came with soup of the day, which was some kind of lentil soup with a perhaps-too-small drizzle of some kind of vinegar/sauce/liquid. Hearty, subtle, healthy, but a smidge lacking in the flavor department for me... maybe it's because I'm not a seasoned lentil-soup-eater; not sure.

    (4)

  • Jen B.

    I had the special which was a blackened cod w lemon cous cous paired w/ Pinot noir, then I tried the Rioja, which I thought was much nicer than the pinot. We shared the grilled octopus w chickpeas (Mmmm!), which was cooked perfectly and a baguette w/ butter & olive tapenade. My friend had the Lecosho porchetta (pork belly w pork, drizzled in pork), but said the belly was a little dry...but still delicious, and paired w/ the cote du rhone. For dessert we had the 3 sorbets- chocolate, Ginger & pomegranate in between 2 shortbread cookies. Delicious. Our server was very attentive without being annoying & knew her shi* whenever we asked about pairings & suggestions. When your server is confident in their food suggestions, you know your on to something. Also loved the lighting & atmosphere, dark & lively at the same time.

    (5)

  • Arry Y.

    Luckily ran into this place and remembered that I had wanted to check it out. It's in the old Koji Osikaya location by Harbor Steps and the Pike Place Market. The owner is from Matts at the Market - another fabulous restaurant. Had some delicious cocktails made by Matt himself. Also enjoyed the pork rilettes and their beef short ribs. This is one of my favorite new places in town I've found. Mmm!!!

    (4)

  • Nick C.

    Of four days and nights splurging above and beyond my per diem, I would have to say the best meal item of my entire trip was hear at Lecosho. Alongside excellent service and ambiance, was the most stellar dish I consumed in Seattle. The octopus appetizer highlighted my culinary exploration of Seattle's dining scene. To accompany our Manhattans and cosmopolitans, our group ordered up appetizer dishes from house made sausage to main entrees as the catalan-style fish soup and the house-brined pork chop. It was my starter, the grilled octopus, however, that I wish I could eat night in and night out. It was perfectly grilled and tender, not chewy, octopus amongst chickpeas and salsa brava (a spicy tomato based sauce). Obviously this dish was Mediterranean-inspired and the chickpeas and spicy sauce was a perfect accompaniment for the perfectly charred octopus. Damn, if only octopus dishes like this were available in Denver.

    (5)

  • Shy A.

    This is just getting ridiculous....I now have a love hate relationship with Lecosho. I came by the other night to celebrate my b-day (I celebrate all month long, btw) and we were hit with the whole reservation "thing" I talked about in my previous review. No biggie, there was a high top table at the bar that was open. I gushed to my friend from out of town how wonderful the food was and was determined to have them try it out for themselves. We sat at the bar.....and waited.....I watched as more patrons came in, being seated in the dining area...getting water...getting their order taken...getting their appetizers delivered....all as we sat there with no water....no server to take our order and with hunger pangs in our tummies from watching all the other patrons that arrived after us dive into their apps.... UGGGG...Lecosho....How I looked at your beautiful face, your delicious menu and wanted to fall in love...but, alas you have let me down for a second time. I gave our server an additional five minutes after the 20 minutes of waiting previously and with 2 minutes to spare he finally came....and took our order... The service didn't become superb after this but was just fair. The food came out...and as expected was absolutely delicious. We had the lamb special and the pork chop. Gracious. We also ordered the mussels and rillette as our apps. With each savory bite I took, I almost forgot about the negligence we had just experienced. Their food is just amazing! But, our experience tonight was just unacceptable. And the tables that were supposed to be "reserved" were NEVER filled--even as we waited through our entire ordeal to get our meal (3 hours total!) I won't be coming back to Lecosho anytime soon...

    (2)

  • Allison B.

    Had been meaning to check this place out, so came here the other night for Dine Around Seattle. Broke away from my generally vegetarian diet (oops) but wanted to see what this place had to offer. My friend and I split everything we ordered. Appetizers: lamb sausage stuffed grape leaves (good) and the sauteed manchego filled dates (the best thing i ate that night). Entrees: the pork chop (great flavor though somewhat overdone) and the grilled quail (tiny! but very tasty sauce). And dessert: flourless chocolate torte (the 2nd best thing I ate) and the semolina custard cake (also yummy). The food was very good overall with flavor pairings that complemented one another wonderfully. I'm not convinced their regular dinner menu is quite worth the value for size of plate; it seems the lunch and happy hour menus are the way to go. Lastly, why 3 and not 4 stars? Service. I was less than impressed. It took over 10 mins for us to be approached just for water. Then after we ordered our wine (which came quickly), it seems our server forgot us and we had to flag him down again after another 15 mins to order. Then he forgot which desserts we wanted (no biggie, but...), and our table water was often empty. Finally, we asked to spit the bill, but our checks weren't equal. Weird. So my friend left the tip to even it out. Problem solved, but one that shouldn't have been an issue to begin with.

    (3)

  • Jennifer C.

    Earlier this week a couple of the girls and I checked out Lecosho--the first time for all of us--and its Dine Around Seattle promotion. In my experience Dine Around Seattle was a success for this Harbor Steps restaurant as based on our promo experience, I'd definitely return! I selected cauliflower bisque as my starter and found it rich and velvety with hints of garlic and truffle. Although I'm generally not a cod fan, I sampled my friend's salt cod brandade on crostini and we agreed that it wasn't overly "fishy". And frankly, I'm a sucker for anything involving a caper berry. We actually sprung for the $3 bread service, with delicious Columbia City Bakery baguette accompanied by a pretty tiny pat of butter and a generous cup of tangy olive tapenade. Throughout the meal we were impressed by the kitchen timing, as our plates not only arrived with no extreme waits, they were also piping hot. I opted for roasted Mad Hatcher chicken which was delightfully moist but might have benefited from more crisp to the skin. It's a delicate balance, I know. I loved the pop from the farro of the chicken's nest. I was sorry that I'd allowed the pork chop's "salsa verde" to throw me...I had avoided it as I just wasn't in the mood for Latin flavors that night, but the salsa turned out to be fresh, verdant parsley puree that paired wonderfully with the juicy chop. Equally good was the cavatelli, though per my usual when dining out on pasta, I found it just a touch saltier than I might have preferred. Whereas I'm not sure any of the entrees rocketed to my all-time favorites list, they were all carefully prepared and most enjoyable. While catching a viaduct-obstructed view of a most gorgeous pink sunset, we tucked in the dessert course. Mango sorbet was appropriately mangoey, vanilla rice pudding appropriately creamy. The clear star of the show (and in my opinion, of the whole meal) however, was the Bittersweet Chocolate Flourless Torte. The crackly top gave way to a dense, soft pudding-like "cake" that was simply incredible. My only hope is that the dish is on the regular menu as it alone makes Lecosho worth a revisit.

    (4)

  • Jim R.

    Small portions of tasty pig in a brightly lit, vibrant spot just a block or two up from the water.

    (4)

  • Glenn C.

    I had been here twice before, but it was my wife's first visit before a extended absence from Seattle. We started by sharing the prawn starter, which was delicious. We each chose the pork chop (she asked for one modification because of allergies). Her challenges were handled without problem, and the substitution hardly changed the dish. Out only negation was thinking the chop was a bit undercooked. Wine paired well and was fairly priced. Desserts were also excellent and the staff was very helpful. Me wife declared this was her new go to restaurant.

    (5)

  • Kristen L.

    get the warm beet salad!

    (4)

  • Kate W.

    Really everything about this restaurant was disappointing from the food to the service. It was my first night in Seattle and I had heard wonders about the food scene, I yelped and saw good reviews so figured it would be a good nearby dinner. Not so. The cheese plate to start was atrocious. I could have easily cobbled together a better one from the grocery. (You know it's bad when your eating just the bread and butter instead). Then I went for the gnocchi, it was small, greasy, and not very flavorful. Our waitress also didn't seem to care that we barely touched the cheese and ate more bread than any dish. Bad service, bad food, and no intriguing dishes.

    (1)

  • Tom B.

    Lecosho is in many ways great, but still seems to have a few loose ends to snip. I don't hesitate to recommend it, but some things about the visit might feel a bit scattered. First and in brief, the good: It's a great space. The Harbor Steps are an interesting urban location, coming into their own right away in terms of public space, and over the years filling in more and more with good businesses. The food here is great. The atmosphere is great, and the bar takes its work seriously, delivering on all fronts. Second, the bad: Front of the house staff seem to be in their own little world more than they should. They're charming, they're well-informed, they execute well. But we waited for ten minutes while the host wandered from empty table to empty table, trying to figure out where to put us, then cleared a table we didn't want without asking us first whether we wanted it. The waiter knew the menu well, but babbled a lot, seemed out of sorts and clumsy whenever he had to put anything down on the table, and fumbled a basic question about the tap list. I would actually not mind having him as my server again, not at all, but it sure did seem like an off night and I could see how that sort of thing could start to get in the way if you wanted to just have a nice quiet conversation with your tablemates. At a diner, this kind of stuff is charming, but this is fine dining, priced appropriately, so rough edges have to be smoothed. The other rough edge--it's noisy. Hard wood tables, big walls of glass, shiny concrete floor. Lots of acoustic amplification. Even not quite full, it's loud. This can be just a nice urban hustle and bustle, but we ended up next to some loudmouth expense account types, and overhearing every word of their conversation didn't add much. Not the restaurant's fault that they were there, but more sound-damping could mitigate the problem, and that is on the house to fix. So why is this place still four stars? Well, some of those bads are double-edged swords, particularly the walls of glass. They let in lots of light and lots of view. The spaciness of the staff might turn into something closer to charming when they're on their game--they're clearly old hands from the industry. And some of the bads were just incidental draggy bits that wouldn't have meant anything by themselves. So, the good, and in long this time: The bar list is very thoughtfully presented. Great wine list. Great champagne list. Solid, if brief, selection of local tap handles. The cocktail list is creative and shows personality, though the execution appeared a bit spotty for some tastes. The dessert wine list is beautifully diverse (ask me sometime about my inordinate affection for the somewhat-elusive delights of vin santo, if you have ten or fifteen minutes). Most importantly, the food. The food is great. The anchovy salad was a perfect mix of crunchy and bitter greens with soft and flavorful fish. The scallops showed intense flavor and a beautiful array of sides, including a few bites' worth of a rich cream sauce. The porchetta was a great amalgamation of pork belly and pork tenderloin. The desserts were beautiful, though perhaps a notch shy of being truly spectacular. The bread pudding had a great mix of starchy and sweet flavors, with some really lovely whipped cream on top. The whipped cream also showed up with the chocolate torte, which was creamy, sweet, delicious, and virtually impossible to tear my mouth away from. There's a lot of competition in town for your dining attention at this level. It's easy to imagine visiting Lecosho again, and I would especially love to catch it by day. It's also easy to imagine it coming into its own as a real world-beater by eliminating some of the little quirks and rough edges.

    (4)

  • Andrew T.

    On the casual, almost passing recommendation of a coworker, this was a lunch stop on the first day of another Seattle project. "Get the pork belly." Well, OK. Delicious - nice crispy, salty chewy pork, on a deliciously toasted ciabatta roll with nice crisp cabbage and a day-glo orange spicy aoli that made the sandwich. Really amazing. It came with soup or salad, and my soup was a rabbit and white bean soup, with some wilted greens thrown in for good measure. Also delicious. Coworkers got tuna melts and salads, and both were very happy with their selections as well. And apparently, Lecosho has Virgil's cola (I asked if they have Virgil's root beer, and the answer was "not right now") which gives them some extra points from me for fancy soft drinks. There's several other good looking items on their menu, and by reports, happy hour has good specials. I smell a return visit if my travel schedule works out.

    (4)

  • Kathleen M.

    Met my partners in dine, Hannah L. and Nick H., at Lecosho for Seattle's Restaurant Week last October. We talked, laughed, drank and devoured. I've returned to Lecosho since our memorable October meal and they continually practice fine dining andnever cease to amaze me. If it's one the menu, be sure to try the cauliflower soup with truffle oil. It's light, thoughtful and packed with flavor. I can't stay away from the pork chop, spaetzle, red cabbage with apple entree. It will satisfy your palette as the flavor combinations dance across your tongue. As for desserts, I bathed myself in their vanilla rice pudding with huckleberries. Simple flavors that satisfied my screaming sweet tooth. Run your buns to Lecosho and treat yourself to an evening of pork and fantastic apps, side dishes and desserts. You'll thank yourself.

    (5)

  • Stephen H.

    Inoffensive but unremarkable. The much-ballyhooed house-made sausage was tender but not particularly flavorful.

    (3)

  • Muhammad H.

    Good food. Good vibes. The house made sausage was good but it's definitely not a small plate. The barkeep did warn me about that. The pappardelle with braised rabbit ragu was delicious. Good selection of wine. Nice cocktails. Very friendly staff.

    (4)

  • Jonas B.

    We've been here once, and if you're looking for good meat, this is not a bad choice. I went for fish, and although it was cooked pretty well, I must admit that the less healthy-looking pork and beef offerings seemed like the best choices. The beer selection is good, and the wine list looked reasonable although our friends brought a bottle (yes they do BYOB for a fee), so I did not sample the wine offerings. Our friends were really happy with their food, me and the wifey were quite happy. Prices were high-ish but not outrageous. The décor and atmosphere could be improved but not bringing the place down. Pretty solid four stars.

    (4)

  • Cassandra A.

    I am in love with this place. The small plates, drinks, and desserts are all amazing. I had the privilege of coming here with some friends and trying just about everything on the menu between the six of us. I don't think you could go wrong with anything honestly but some foods that stand out are the beet salad & grilled octopus. The roast chicken and pork chop were both amazing to. Staff is very knowledgeable about the food and menu and will work hard to make sure you are pleased. As far as drinks go, I recommend the Manhattan.

    (5)

  • Luca T.

    I'm giving this place 3 stars only for the originality and creativity.. Well at least they tried.... Food was cooked to much, combination of flavors completely wrong, service very slooooow and the restaurant was almost empty. I little pricey for what they offer. Not a good experience at all. Atmosphere pretty simple although too dark

    (3)

  • Corinne S.

    We just had a fabulous dinner at Lecosho - it was a perfect fall meal. Quail with cherry sauce, pork chops with cabbage, beet salad with charred frisée and bucatta. Fresh, flavourful and perfectly prepared. Excellent Chateau-neuf-de-pape, and stupendous dessert. Creamy maple pots-de-creme with peppery shortbread. And excellent, enthusiastic service. An excellent meal, much appreciated!

    (5)

  • Nikki H.

    Just had supper here during "happy hour". It was excellent! Other than a few people at the bar we were the only ones there, so it was nice and quiet for our one year old and the service was outstanding! Off of the VERY limited happy hour menu we ordered the spaetzle, house sausage, and beef short ribs. We ate every bite and loved it all. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Absolutely fell in love with this place. I was visiting Seattle and wanted a late night meal after a few drinks. The bartender recommended the bacon burger, and boy! was it tasty! I was super pleased with our dishes! Can't wait to be back in Seattle to try other dishes.

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    Lecosho had been lurking on my to-do list for a year or so before I finally had an excuse to try it. Now I'm wondering what the heck took me so long! I have not a single complaint about the entire meal - start to finish, it was a fantastic dinner for a reasonable price given the quality. We started off with a beet and chickpea salad, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. The dressing was phenomenal and the crumbles of fresh feta cheese brought it all together. YUM! I probably could have just had this for dinner and died a happy woman, but the feast continued. The special of the night was the big winner, in my opinion: braised beef short ribs on a bed of creamy polenta. The meat was so tender and juicy that it practically melted in your mouth. The rich, ever-so-slightly gritty polenta was a perfect complement. My boyfriend had the pork chop, which didn't disappoint (but is not my favorite cut of meat - pork chops, even perfectly cooked, always seem a bit dry to me). Another dining companion tried the braised rabbit with cavatelli pasta and demolished it before I could ask for a taste. Eveyrone else at our table had the short ribs and polished their plates. Dessert was another strong point. They don't have the menu on their website, but I remember we had some sort of blood orange pudding and a delicious chocolate torte. The wine list was a manageable length and yet seemed like it would have something for just about anyone. The service was excellent and I loved the live guitar music that started up around 8pm. I would be interested in coming back sometime for their happy hour, which based on the menu looks upscale but delicious. I'll definitely put Lecosho on my list of places for a casual but elegant night out, great for meeting up with friends and family.

    (5)

  • Anne S.

    I really hate giving these guys a 2 star rating. Have been going here since November of 2012 at least once a week. 6 months ago I would give them a 5 star. Its in walking distance and was always a sure bet. However the last few times we have been here, has been disappointing. We know its expensive, but the food and experience was always worth it. The service has declined severely. We are constantly sending back the "wrong" order. For the price, not a good deal. On our last visit, and I mean LAST, we entered what seemed like a night club because the "club" music was blasting loud. I like my music loud but this was ridiculous. I had to ask, the ever so distantl waiter, to turn it down so we could have a conversation. Its presented as a classy place, I am spending a lot of money for that experience. Might never go back. We will spend our money where they want it.

    (2)

  • Christina L.

    Don't waste your time! My husband and I took our family to this establishment after reading some decent reviews and it was a HUGE mistake. It took 10 minutes to be greeted by our server, 25 minutes until we placed our order only to have our server come back and say she lost our order. Took 2 hours total to eat which meant we had to cancel our next engagement. The food was actually good in fact I would give 4 stars just on food alone but WOW couldn't believe the poor service. There are so many other great eats in Seattle. Our experience must have been an off night when compared to other reviews however if you don't want to risk getting poor service I would eat elsewhere!

    (1)

  • Jody C.

    A group of seven of us went to Locosho last weekend for our October dining club dinner. Bottom line, we enjoyed our tiem and the food, but wouldn't be rushing back to try more. It was exactly what this 3-star rating says "a-ok." I do love the open kitchen... it's a lot of fun watching the chef's make the meals from scratch, and you can tell that they have passion for what they're doing and that they're picky about their food (I watched a chef taste a dish multiple times and add seasoning each time...). Overall the ambience is pretty cool, and they are able to seat large groups in the long end-to-end table style. Our only gripes were, only one person at our table wanted bread. They didn't tell us that they charged for bread and they brought us 4-loafs! The 4th one came while the first 3 were still sitting there. Later we found out that they charge per loaf, so we were pretty frustrated, as they threw most of it away. Also - the bread itself wasn't great. Cold and "normal." We love great bread... this was just basic bread. From everything we tried, we recommend the scallops (warning that they are fairly small though, not the nice large ones... but a very tasty dish), and the pork. The flavors and seasonings in all of the dishes was very good. No one was dissapointed with their order. Ok, one more gripe - our waitress was very slow and hard to track down. We had to track her down more than once to ask if we could please order, or if we could have more water, or if she would bring our bill. Lastly, the accoustics in the place make it very hard to hear people who are sitting even just across from you. Our group said "what?" probably 50 times in one dinner... couldn't hear a thing. I'd say try it - but don't have HUGE expectations.

    (3)

  • natalie n.

    Delicious food, strong drinks, though smaller portions than your average American restaurant. Sharing the grilled (baby) octopus appetizer between three people yields a tentacle each and our other appetizer was gobbled up about as fast. The porchetta and pork chops were yummy (though you should expect as much for a restaurant with a pig logo, right?). Vanilla rice pudding was a sweet way to end the meal. Service was also all right. The main thing left to be desired was ambiance. Being put in the back of the restaurant on a warm summer day, I found it really stuffy. There was one point where some pretty foul smells erupted from nearby (maybe that was my boyfriend from eating beans, but I think it was the kitchen taking out the trash?). I was definitely envious of the people dining outdoors!

    (4)

  • Brad G.

    This place is no joke! The small kitchen produces simply great food. The house made sausage, over sauteed lentils and braised kale. Is UH-amazing. I'm coming back.

    (5)

  • Lucia S.

    Incredible restaurant! Hands down, one of the best places to eat in Seattle. Delicious plates- succulent food exploding in flavor. The pork loin was outstanding. The meat melts in your mouth with every bite, and was complimented beautifully by the mashed potatoes and roasted almonds. Fantastic, classic Nor-Cal decoration. Perfect for an early evening dinner. Reservation not necessary, but encouraged.

    (5)

  • Robby G.

    This place was amazing. Good service, good food, good portions especially. Would go again. Everyone should try this place visiting.

    (5)

  • Alison S.

    My group of five visitors (myself included) really enjoyed our dinner here the other night. Great location near the water on the Harbor Steps. Every dish we had was very good. Split the grilled octopus, brussel sprouts, and beet salad for an appetizer. Not big portions, but this was enough for 5 adults to have a good size bite of each. Octopus stood out as being the best--I believe they said it was both grilled and roasted--quite tasty! Brussel sprouts were a little spicy, which turned off some of our group, but I enjoyed them. Beet salad was satisfactory, consisted of a lot more frisee than beets--I've had better. However, the scallop entree might be the best scallops I've ever had. And I've had a LOT of scallops. Perfectly seared, served very hot (I really dislike lukewarm scallops!), served with chorizo and a light sauce that I could neither read on the menu nor really see on my plate (too dark :). My only complaint is that it was a small portion--even just 1 more scallop would make that entree perfect! Our group split a chocolate torte, apple/almond (I think) crisp, peppercorn shortbread, and an oh-my-god-this-is-delicious rice pudding with pear compote. We experienced excellent service as well. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond (bringing us extra shortbread, asking if I wanted honey with my tea and informing me of the steeping time for my tea, etc). Only downsides to the restaurant, IMO, were the darkness (we really had a hard time reading the menus--and we ranged in ages from 28-65), and the loudness--difficult to talk, and the restaurant wasn't even crowded. Solve those two issues, and I'd give it 5 stars!

    (4)

  • Curtis C.

    I came here to end my Seattle life (moving to SF) with my ever adventurous foodie coworker Samit and i thought i had tried all the best food Seattle had to offer. He recommended this place. Wow. We started off with the squid salad. Not bad for a salad, but again, not the most amazing ive ever had. Thats the last dish that will disappoint me here. I next had their BLT. WOW. Best BLT i have ever had. Period. This BLT had a egg that was still cooked medium with the perfect soft center core. The bacon was perfect. Best e-v-e-r. Samit got the sausage dish and it was made perfectly with the lentils that were cooked perfectly. Service was good and location was perfect in the heart of downtown. When i come back to the Emerald City, i will be sure to hit Lecosho again.

    (4)

  • Judith F.

    Because this place is in my neighborhood, I eat here quite often, mostly at lunch. The portions are large. Tables fairly close together which increases the noise level. Invariably I eat the pork chop (a specialty) and the octopus salad. The latter is grilled, then often served with bits of orange, salad and a spicy sauce around the edges. Friends have ordered pasta which looked very rich; the Cuban sandwich (very messy, not worth the bother in my opinion), mussel soup (very small portion). The 3 course meals during restaurant weeks are a very good value. Otherwise I would say that a meal there is a bit pricey when you are said and done. Wine list is average-plus. Service is fine in general, though it could be tightened up just a tad.

    (3)

  • Jennifer C.

    I really wanted to love this place. I brought a few colleagues from out of town in last night and was hoping to wow them. I left feeling a little underwhelmed. The first thing that happened:we checked in for our reservation 15 mins early and felt like we were forgotten about until we went back up after our original check in time. Our waitress was friendly and attentive without being over bearing. However, the food was soooo slow coming out of the kitchen! I ordered the cauliflower soup which was delicious but lukewarm at best. The muscles were great and cooked perfectly! I will give this place another chance, hoping that the delay in food service and food temperature had something to do with it being Dine Around Seattle...maybe they were just busy?

    (3)

  • Asher B.

    Great space, nice view of the Harbor Steps and some tasty food. A great little romantic happy hour gem too. As noted lunch is fairly sandwich heavy and can be a bit loud but it is still quite tasty and reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit!

    (4)

  • Matthew A.

    Some friends and I had dinner here before going out for the night. Everything on the table was excellent. The mussels app, my pork, my date's risotto, the chorizo, and a good wine list. Really a fan, go here and eat.

    (5)

  • Alec C.

    Great service and food. Laura our waitress was extremely helpful and patient with our large group! She had excellent suggestions and made our experience a great one! I got The burger, and loved it. Little rare, but she told me that was how it was cooked. Very enjoyable! Everyone else loved their food too! Come in after 10pm for their late night menu!

    (5)

  • Violet J.

    We walked in this restaurant and it made us change our lunch plans. We were on our way to get some chowder and instead stayed for the tomato farrow soup and the burger. Tommy was a knowledgable server who answered all of our questions. He even changed our minds about what to enjoy for lunch. We told him that we were looking for the best burger in Seattle after having ordered the Turkey with Oregonzola...he told us "we have one of the best burgers..." We trusted him and the chef's MR temperature on the burger, cheddar cheese and lovely lovely flavor...Ding, dong, dang--that was one of the best burgers ever, ever....Painted Hills beef is now my favorite. The soup was thick and so maybe not as hot as I would have liked it, however, it was full of tangy zest and hearty consistency so it was a winner, especially for Q. We drank a glass of Pinot Grigio which was woodsy and honey and worked well. Come and eat this burger because it really was one of the Best we have ever had.

    (4)

  • Charles S.

    Pleasant lunch for meat eaters. Unfortunately my wife and sister in law are not, so not the best choice I made for them My pork belly sandwich was excellent - got my fat requirement for the month! Good cucumber soup. Good beer on draft.

    (4)

  • Trina J.

    The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable and the location is great. While walking the area, I took the many steps in The Harbor and stumbled across this place. I opted to sit outdoors even at 9p because it was still light out and I thought it would be a great way to enjoy the great weather and fresh air. Upon entering, I did not see a hostess in sight so I glanced around to catch someone's attention to get the lay of the land. Once I was seated with a menu, I was able to quickly identify my meal - the house green salad and halibut. I also selected a glass of rose (a Washington wine) with my meal. The food was phenomenal. I LOVED it. My bill was a different story. I received it and in reviewing it I noticed I was charged for an extra drink. After the bill was delivered, my server was MIA. I ended up getting up, walking inside and getting it adjusted. When I received the new bill hand delivered by my server, I was surprised that an apology was not given. Thus, the reason I deducted a star. It's a great place but please check your bill! The halibut, salad and drink was $47 before gratuity.

    (4)

  • Clint W.

    We had dinner before seeing the symphony at Benaroya and thank goodness we were a bit early. The staff was super friendly and we liked her a lot. She did not talk me out of the pork chop, which is always a great thing. It's super moist, flavorful and consistently done well. The NY steak was solid, but sort of paled in comparison. We grabbed the last bottle of Guardian and had a phenomenal time. We didn't get a chance to try dessert but Lecosho has to be on list to do more than just once a year.

    (5)

  • Julie N.

    This was a perfect meal before we went to see Wicked. Not too heavy, not too pricey. This restaurant was tucked away nearby Pike Place Market - they have a nice outdoor seating area. We were seated by the windows and from there, you can see some parts of the water, the wheel and i99. We got a small plate of grilled octopus to try. I decided to try the pork chops after reading ravishing reviews about them and they lived up to it! It was simply delicious!! The bf got the duck risotto but said he like the pork chops more. So.... get the pork chops if you're here!!

    (5)

  • Linda P.

    A bit disturbing .... Saw the chef tasting a lentil dish in the kitchen .... Added salt then proceeded to place the saliva laden spoon back into the sauté Pan... Stirred .... and tasted it again.... Crap ... I ordered the lentils with the sausage.... My friend n I noticed him do this gesture a couple times....

    (1)

  • Toni W.

    First night in Seattle starting off our honeymoon. After traveling all day we decided to stop in for a late dinner. Best random choice ever. Service was great. We ordered everything recommended to us and were not disappointed. The grilled octopus was amazing. I had the halibut and my husband had the lamb ragu - we couldn't stop raving about it. Ended with mint chocolate chip gelato and almond pie. Thank you!!!

    (5)

  • Teaira L.

    Birthday deserves the "best burger in downtown". +2 For the food +1/-1 For the atmosphere - natural light comes in from most of the sides, but a little dim. It would be perfect on a sunny day. The decor is very simple, dark wood +1 For the music - I always pay attention to the music playing in the background, great selection +1 For the service Appetizers: None Main entree: Painted Hills Burger with Bacon Beverages: Just agua, had to go back to work The ciabatta bread was soft enough to easily take a bite, but with enough pockets to support the weighty goodness of the patty. The patty was not overly-handled with a noticeable fat to meat ratio, the juiciness was overwhelming in the best way possible. The onions and pickles on the side brought all the flavors together: the creaminess of the cheese, the tartness of the onions/pickles, the earthy bun, the warmth seasoning of the beef patty. I was a tad miffed there were no fries, a salad or soup as a side. However, HOWEVER, I can see why. Fries would simply be too heavy. The evenly coated salad with toasted pepitas was the fresh break I needed in between bites. Each time I had a bite of my salad and then the burger, it was like I was experiencing the burger all over again.

    (4)

  • Anna Z.

    I am thoroughly impressed with just how perfect their pork chop is. It's a MUST! Came here for Seattle Restaurant Week but I seriously regret not eating here prior to this week. I had the charcuterie, pork chop, and polenta cake with berries. Each dish was awesome. The house salad looked really good, too. I'm a sucker for anything with a soft cooked egg, but I couldn't pass up house-cured meats. The charcuterie came with 2 baguette crisps, 4 pieces of meat sprinkled with some egg, and this delicious spiral pickled veggie. I love cured meat, so I thought it was great. The saltiness of the meat was balanced very well with the pickled veggie. But man, the pork chop stole my heart. They cook it "just past medium rare" which is PERFECTION. The pork chop was so tender and juicy. The pickled veggies with pancetta and potatoes were also very tasty. I also had a bite of the roasted chicken, which was also delicious as well. As for dessert, I opted for the polenta cake after seeing other people order it. I definitely did not regret it. My friends thought the maple pot de creme was great. I had a bite and it was just a little too sweet for me. Oh, if this is your first time coming here, Google Maps might make you drive down Post Alley, which I don't think is possible... Or at least not to my knowledge. I ended up parking at Pike Place and walked quite a bit. So when you come and try the pork chop for yourself, park around 1st ave and University! I am most definitely coming back for lunch because I need the porchetta sandwich in my life.

    (5)

  • Jorge F.

    Loved this place, I feel like anything I order will be good. Had the porkchetta, it was the right amount of crispy, meaty, and fatty. The sauce on top only enhanced the whole plate. For the appetizer I had the house made sausage which was just awesome. I believe it was on top of lentils which I usually am not a fan of, but I wanted to eat more. Now the marcona almond pie was a better version of a pecan pie, can't even describe it. Just felt right. Although I want to try new places I totally want to come back and try some more dishes. Sat at the bar and both servers were very attentive.

    (5)

  • Helena N.

    Ok I gave this place a 3 but I'm gonna have to give each thing here different ratings since it was such a mixed experience. Friends and I came here for SRW. Had reservations for 7:30 and were promptly seated. Service: 2 stars. They took FOREVER. Although everyone was really nice they took a pretty long time between each course and took us awhile to get someone's attention. My friends mad hatch chicken came out and was still red and bloody, they took it back w/ no hesitation and quickly got it back out. Don't know if they apologized. Food: 4 stars for the porkchop on SRW menu. Most of us ordered this and it was a gigantic portion. I finished it :) it was cooked to the perfect temp and juicy. Would have liked some more sauce to dip the pork chop in but it wasn't dry at all! Pancetta and potatoes in the dish were delish! Our "charcuterie" plate was ridiculously stupid. 1 star for this. They must have ran out of ingredients since I read another persons review and we did NOT get this. We had a tiny bit of arugula, and 4 thin slices of "meat" that tasted like high end jerky. Some thick slices of tomato and balsamic vinegar. This is NOT charcuterie. It was like a pathetic salad. We didn't get the pickled veggies or mustard sauce that was listed on their menu. Dessert: 2 stars. Low ratings BC they ran out of the maple pot dessert that we all wanted. So I opted for the lemon cake with berries and cream. Cake was dry but it wasn't bad. I tasted the maple pot cream dessert and it was tasty but definitely sweet. All in all, it was an average experience. Didn't blow my socks off or anything but I wouldn't cross it off my list. It was a nice space/ambience and pork chop was good. Maybe I'll give it another chance next time w/ HH or something..

    (3)

  • Sabrina A.

    Birthday dinner! Yum! My husband came here for dinner with his bachelor party. So when he suggested it again, I was curious? Somehow I had imagined some kind of giant, party-like place, but Lecosho was nothing of the sort. The staff was really friendly, attentive, fun, and provided wonderful service throughout. It was even fun to joke about our California's drought and how we had traveled just to have: the water and SHOWERS. Our server was a pleasure. The ambiance is simple and upscale. Everything seemed impeccably clean. Views of the ocean made the dinner even better at sunset. It does get busy though, so be prepared for a chatty environment rather than a calm one where you can hear easily. All the food was fantastic, really fresh, flavorful, and tasty. All of the presentations were quite nice as well, visually stunning really. What most sticks out in my mind were the scallops. They were so buttery and fresh. *mmmmm, melty goodness* Overall, it was a great place to have a romantic dinner or celebration.

    (5)

  • Glenda J.

    Stumbled onto my place by accident. I'm happy about this find. Sat at the bar. Awesome beef ribs. Flavorful and good size happy hour portion. Peppers portion were good sized too. Roasted to perfection. Wine pour average but good wine. I usually don't expect much from happy hour wines because you simply don't know how long the bottle has been sitting around. Service good. No TVs here so that gives you an idea of the ambiance. Can be noisy when there is a large group but it is a small restaurant. Will definitely be back to try their other eats! Maybe will try around sunset to get a view of the waterfront.

    (4)

  • Felisa D.

    I've been here enough times now to say daaaamn. I love this place. Their sandwiches are always delicious. Their soups are ridiculously amazing. Their menu changes a bit seasonally. Every time something new comes on the menu, I have to try it. I'm amazed and impressed by their ability to match flavors and textures to make amazing well-balanced sandwiches. The tuna melt isn't gloopy with mayo. It has generous chunks of tuna and isn't overpowered with cheese. It's certainly not the tuna melt you grew up making at home but it's a very good interpretation of it. The fnblt (their spin on a BLT) is my usual order. The bacon is sliced thick. The soft-boiled egg adds a great creaminess to the sandwich and the arugula adds a welcome green peppery flavor. The lecosho porchetta was a little bit on the heavier side than what I'd want for lunch but it was quite delicious. I also love their take on a burger -- they have the salty, tangy, peppery thing pat down. All these sandwiches come on bread that isn't just a vehicle (ciabatta or potato bread) for fillings. The bread they come on compliment the thoughtfully put-together flavors quite well. This is one of my favorite "I'm going to have a sit down lunch in the middle of a work day!" places. Service is always extremely pleasant albeit on the slow side. Overall, a place I'd recommend to anyone.

    (5)

  • Skip T.

    What a wonderful way to start our honeymoon! The food was excellent and the service was even better. Portion sizes were perfect. My wife and I shared the squid to start, had the lamb ragu and the halibut for entrees and had just enough room for dessert. Lum made us feel very welcome and was great to talk with. It's been a long time since we've had such good service.

    (5)

  • Kim L.

    I came here for Dine Around Seattle. Dine Around Seattle has increased their prices this year to $18 for lunch and $33 for dinner. The restaurant was packed due to the Dine Around Seattle event. I had made reservations prior and informed the host, but he didn't even check for my reservation?! Luckily, there was space for us or else I would have been annoyed if my effort was for nothing. Anyways, Lecosho was voted one of Seattle's 10 best new restaurants of 2010. The menu online looked good, so I wanted to come here to check it out. I got the house green salad for an appetizer, Lanroc Farms Pork Chop as the entree, and Bittersweet Chocolate Torte for dessert. My date got the charcuterie, Roasted Mad Hatcher half chicken, and mint gelato. The green salad was good, there was a light vinaigrette dressing with half of a soft boiled egg and baguette crisps. We split our entrees so that we could try both the pork chop and chicken. The pork chop was pretty good-not dry, but with the side items that came along with the pork chop (pancetta, mushrooms, raddichio, brussel sprouts) that was a bit too salty for my tastes. It might have been from the pancetta that made the side so salty. For the chicken, it was really good-well seasoned. The bittersweet chocolate torte was good, but it was pretty sweet-I barely finished half because it was so sweet. The mint gelato was nice and refreshing. Overall, the food was really good. Service was a bit slow between orders, but it is Dine Around Seattle month, so what do you expect for a super busy restaurant. I will definitely come back here again! I want to try the pork belly and the painted hills filet mignon that I saw was on their regular menu.

    (4)

  • Jane P.

    My husband and I have stayed in Seattle for a couple of weeks now and this is by far the best dinner spot we've eaten at in Seattle! We shared two dishes: the half chicken dish and the pork chop (cooked medium) dish. Every bite was so flavorful and both the chicken and pork chop were juicy and seasoned very well. Aside from the meats, all the sides that came with it were delicious. I made a reservation through OpenTable and the hostess was ready for us when we arrived, giving us both an inside and outside seating option. We chose outside since the weather was great and the patio area was cozy. The customer service was fantastic, too, from the hostess to the waitress to the guy that brought out our food. Overall, the food was high quality and made with much TLC. Throw in great customer service and...boom! What more can a person ask for? :) It's also in a great location. It's near the museum and the waterfront and a few blocks away from Pike Place.

    (5)

  • Yvonne D.

    We've been here for both happy hour and lunch and it's great! Just a few steps below First Ave (the steps between the Harley Davidson store and Von's) lies Lecosho. +house-made sausage over lentils with a soft boiled egg +(it was a daily special) pasta with clams Service is great whether you sit at a table or at the bar. The staff is friendly and helpful. They don't rush you at all even when it's packed in there. Guess it's not only my secret getaway from the busy downtown area.

    (4)

  • T. K.

    The burgers were absolutely delicious! It was large and tasted great! The medium rare patty was perfectly cooked. The spaetzle, short ribs, and clams were tasty as well. The service was friendly and the food was reasonably priced. Also it was the only place we found open at midnight for dinner food.

    (5)

  • Joe H.

    Great location - although a bit harder to find. Good food. I ordered Lecosho Porchetta sandwich and it was quite good. Bacon and Porkbelly in one dish. I guess you really can't make this bad but the bread was nice and crispy and side salad was solid. Service - was just okay. Nothing special. It might have just been the server we got though. It was fast and prompt but not super friendly or anything like that. But we didn't mind as we were just there for a business lunch. We sat outside and as we were wrapping up the lunch, there was live music performance starting. The singer was very good. It wasn't liver performance offered by Lecosho but there was some event going on in the area. The reason I mention this is that these kind of things really add to the atmosphere of the place. Although located in a busy and hectic place like Downtown Seattle, this area has a bit different to offer. They take AMEX.

    (4)

  • Rick K.

    Went to this restaurant during Seattle Restaurant Week. For appetizers, we had Potato/Onion Soup and House Green Salad. Soup was very good and Salad was extremely fresh and refreshing. For dinner, we ordered Pork Chops and Columbia River Steelhead. Pork chops was excellent; it very tender and juicy. Fish was perfectly done and very flavorful. Finally, for desserts we ordered House-Made Gelato and Maple Pot De Creme. Our waiter recommended these. Gelato was one of the best I have ever had; it was close or as good as Gelato I had in Italy. Maple Pot De Creme was the BEST. It is supposed to be similar to Crème brûlée but it was far far better than that. I would highly recommend the desserts; I will be going back just for that.

    (4)

  • Paul V.

    Lecosho is fantastic in just about every way. The location along the Harbor Steps gives you a fantastic view of the water, the food is phenomenal, the drinks are great, and the service is timely and friendly. Came here on a Saturday evening as the sun was setting, which if you can time it out, I highly recommend doing so since the windows face west and allow you to watch the sunset while imbibing tasty drinks and eating excellent food. If you can't time it out, you still get a pretty good view of the Sound, so don't sweat it too hard. The menu is pretty good in that you can go the small plate route and sample lots of different flavors, or instead you can order a larger full meal. Me, being the eclectic person that I am, opted to go the small plate route. I liked all of them to varying degrees. Here's the list from favorite to least favorite: Steamed Mussels- You should get this unless you have an allergy to shellfish. Buttery and smooth perfection. Charcuterie- A solid assortment of meats, cheeses, and pickled veggies. The waiter explained in detail what each item was, but I can't specifically remember the names of things. I do remember the prosciutto being particularly good. Prawns- 3 big ol' prawns. Tasty, but at the end of the day a little pricey for 3 prawns and some filler. Grilled Octopus- This was good, but I think I liked the chickpeas more than the actual octopus. I ordered a Sazerac and it was well done. It was a healthy sized cocktail for something that is normally not supposed to have that much volume. I'm not a sazerac purist, but this is definitely one of the better bargains for sazeracs around town simply because it's the same price ($10) for double the booze and stays true to the intended taste. Service was good. The waiter was amicable and friendly. I'm usually not too inquisitive or talkative about the menu, but our waiter managed to be engaging about it and ensure that we were getting the right stuff to suit our mood. All in all, a very good experience. I highly recommend checking it out.

    (5)

  • Band E.

    Really like this place. Great, professional service; sophisticated, very tasty food. Had several small plates. Octopus could have used a squeeze of lemon. The mussels were absolutely awesome. The only reason for only 4 stars was a raw slice of onion that we had on the last bite. It stuck with us for hours after. Still, a really nice find. Will be back.

    (4)

  • Dean L.

    Wife and I each had the New York steak on a bed of kale, with sunchoke on the side ($30). The steaks were cooked fine, medium, but quite gristly, both. It didn't help that the place had no steak knives. The vinegar-tinged kale and roasted choke were good, but the plate lacked crisp or crunch. Also, the waitress looked at my wife like she was nuts to ask for salt and pepper. We ordered the potato gnocchi with shrooms, Brussels sprouts leaves, in white sauce ($22) for the kid. It was delicious, if slightly over-salted (by the kitchen). We split a slice of almond pie for dessert. It was tasty, but unspectacular. It would have been better had they been able to make espresso to complement it. What European-influenced restaurant can't provide a doppio to enhance the sweetness of the evening?

    (3)

  • Brian H.

    this little restaurant is in the corner the Harbor View that's right off of 1st and university street. they have an interesting question for happy hour and the prices are decent to boot. I'll be returning here for sure. The service is pretty good also. Very friendly! Also they have a late night happy hour!

    (4)

  • Nancy T.

    Our poor experience started with the blond at the door with The Attitude. Not one table was occupied in the main dining area but she still had to consult her iPad (which was in the back room, of course) to see if she could possibly seat us because "we have reservations tonight". Somehow I don't think they were all going to rush in during the next few minutes. After seating us in the dining room we were informed that happy hour was only available in the bar, where they had just seated the last two people in line after us. Sigh. I could put up with poor service if the food was good, but the abalone was rubbery and the toast under the crab bruschetta was burned. We won't be back. P.s. By the time we left an hour later the restaurant was still only 1/3 full. Now I know why.

    (2)

  • Jim O.

    We came for Friday night happy hour drinks and apps. Our bartender/server was very knowledgeable and attentive and knew the menu inside and out. The food was great (excellent sausage) and the beers cold. Good choice.

    (5)

  • Paul B.

    Great service and delicious food. Enjoyed everything I order! Check this spot out recommend if in town by the pier.

    (5)

  • Zack X.

    Ordered their Painted Beef Burger, tasty. Good vibes, courteous service, comfy couches.

    (5)

  • Kay P.

    Great staff, great food. We had the pork tenderloin entree and the tuna melt sandwich for lunch. Highly recommend both. If you need your daily bacon, have it on the Tina melt as recommended by our waitress. They also have a fine, diverse wine by the glass. The Rousanne- Viognier complimented the sandwich. With the wine and a lemonade total bill for two was $46. Money well spent.

    (5)

  • Nathaniel F.

    Very tasty food. I had the grilled octopus and crab crostini. But served at a glacial pace. I estimate I spent 1:15 total waiting for my appetizer and main dish combined and was only in a party of four

    (3)

  • Diana C.

    I wanted to like this place but it wasn't as awesome as I thought it would be. The food was pretty good, portions were a little small but the service, ah, the service! Generally it's not a big deal, but for a place like this, it's not a small deal! The views of the sound are pretty cool, the open kitchen lends something to the atmosphere, and the service at the bar was good. Dinner service was not as good as it could be. We didn't have water, the steak came out cold, and we had to flag our server down a couple times. *sigh* maybe i'll have to try again on another night. The food certainly warrants a return visit.

    (3)

  • Dave W.

    The Apple salad was good but uninspiring; service and atmosphere are very good and the shaded sun deck made for a nice lunch location. everyone at the table enjoyed the lunch and experience

    (4)

  • Alyssa B.

    Visited on a Thursday evening after a long day of travel from the East Coast. My boyfriend and I did our research to find the perfect happy hour and ended up choosing Lecosho. As most people probably know there are a TON of happy hour options downtown, so narrowing down and choosing this was quite the production! We arrived around 4pm and there were probably 5-6 other parties in the restaurant/on the patio. The host sat us outside per our request, and I absolutely loved the atmosphere. The lights surrounding the patio were a cute touch. We got some water and our menus and excitedly started choosing which delicious drinks and bites we would share. Then we waited. About 5 minutes later, a waitress checked on the large table of men behind us, we got excited. Alas, no. It was not our time. 10 minutes later, the same girl waited on two young ladies who were seated a bit after us. We must be next! Nope. 15 minutes later, when we still hadn't been approached by a waitress we got up and left. On both occasions when she checked on the other tables, she walked right by us. We expected an 'I'll be right with you', or at the VERY least an acknowledgement that she saw us. I have never left a restaurant after being seated before, but this was totally unacceptable. Bummer :-(

    (1)

  • Kent L.

    Went to Lecosho as a nicely reviewed place open later than most restaurants - the food was good but not as good as reviewed - we had the octopus appetizer and pork and salmon entrees with cauliflower on the side. Appetizer was too salty - the treatment on the sauce was too heavy handed so it masked the flavor of the ingredients. Salmon was nice - not overdone and the skin was perfectly crispy. Pork was also lovely in the finish - juicy and fresh... But again found the garnish and accompanying potatoes and vegetables uninspiring. Cauliflower had the same heavy handed treatment with a salty sauce. Seems like the clientele are upper crusty - overall very dark and clubby atmosphere with a slight view of the Ferris wheel out the window. Service was a tad slow given the place was not very full. All-in-all seemed to have all the elements for success but the sum of its parts is rather mediocre.

    (3)

  • Denise M.

    Did happy hour and was very underwhelmed. (The service was excellent however.). Ordered House Salad: egg was the best part. Too much dressing and very tart - a LOT of vinegar. For me it was inedible. Husband likes vinegar so it was ok for him. Cheese Plate: 3 boring and fairly bland cheeses. Different textures but otherwise insufficient contrast. Best part were the drunken raisins. Charcuterie: texture of pate? Was like raw meatloaf and stringy like that. The spicey one was ok, the other very bland. Best part of this was the mustard and vegetables - not many but they were good. Cornichon were good - hard to ruin a pickle. Wines: generous pour and drinkable, decent value. The whole happy hour was $70 for 2. (4 glasses of wine). Didn't leave all that happy. While nothing was awful, nothing was really good either. Except the server, who was quick and gave fair warning about Happy Hour closing deadlines.

    (3)

  • Jade L.

    Seattle Restaurant Week Review! I had previously visited Lecōsho for lunch and was not super impressed by their tuna sandwich. Sadly, this kept me from coming to Lecōsho for a year. I went for a friend's birthday during restaurant week. I started with Pork Belly, which had a sweet glaze to it. It was perfect with the grilled baby onions. I think I got lucky with my portion of pork belly because I got one that was not too fatty, whereas some of my friends got a much fattier portion. I guess that's the risk you run when you order pork belly. For my entree, I got the pork chop (normally $24 on their regular menu), which blew my mind. I'm generally not a fan of pork, but this was amazing. So juicy and tender, the pork chop was seasoned perfectly and was accompanied by a salsa verde. In my opinion the "salsa verde" is more like a chimichurri sauce that paired really well with the pork. There was also a bed of parsnip puree (which has a consistency similar to mashed potato, but less dry) with bits of bacon and squash in it. Such a perfect mix of salty and a little sweet. Amazing. For dessert, I got the pumpkin cake, which is like a muffin. I was impressed that it was so moist, without being sticky or mushy, like cakey muffin can be. Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience at Lecōsho. I can't completely discount that tuna sandwich, but I thoroughly enjoyed my Seattle Restaurant Week experience at Lecōsho.

    (4)

  • Najin K.

    Went here for Seattle restaurant week or else it would have been a bit out of my price range but every dish was beautifully set up and the meat seriously melted in your mouth. It was crazy. The pork belly and the pork chops were the best I've ever had and I'm not much of a dessert person at restaurants but damn, this place got me good. Also they let you sample wine before getting it which I don't know if that's common but it was nice that they offered.

    (5)

  • Ann m.

    The duck is the best I've ever had. Service is great. Very cool atmosphere, nice people. Great late night. Some of the best food in Seattle hands down.

    (5)

  • Jamie S.

    If I could make this a house and live here, I would. Wonderful folks and the most flavorful Seafood Stew, cooked to tender perfection. This is a pearl!

    (5)

  • Andrew P.

    Lunch was busy and for good reason. Excellent new american fare with great service. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Noriko A.

    Unfortunately my experience here wasn't as enjoyable as my fellow yelper friends. I thought the dishes we got were just OK. We had the home made sausage with lentils, sardine appetizer that came with burnt pieces of bread and octopus salad. My favorite thing was a soft boiled egg that accompanied the sausage dish. Over all every dish was good but nothing special. They seem to cater to the tourists in the area.

    (3)

  • Stephanie R.

    Incredible. Unbelievable. Amazing. Perfection. I could literally go on and on with a number of thesaurus-based words that adequately and accurately describe this restaurant. In town on business, my colleagues and I were on the hunt for great seafood in Pike's Marketplace. After visiting the numerous tourist attractions, we started to walk around the downtown area, and caught site of a board pointing down to Lecosho. We descended the beautiful staircase with lit fountains, and at the bottom were greeted with this quiet, and intimate restaurant. Luckily for us, we're in Seattle during my favorite time of any major city: Restaurant Week. As a part of Restaurant week, Lecosho was offering a 3-course meal for $30, extremely reasonable considering the experience, portion size, and overall taste of our meals. I started with the Green Salad- hard boiled egg, light salad, and two crostini-croutons. Excellent. Here's where it gets good: For my main course, I had the Market Fish. Tonight featured Cod, on a bed of saffron rice and surrounded with a fire roasted pepper sauce. It was exquisite. The combination of all the flavors together made for an absolutely delicious meal. If it weren't such a classy place, I would have licked my plate, because it was just that good. I finished it off with a house-made pistachio gelato. It had so many whole pistachios in it, that I'm pretty sure that gelato would have retailed at $30 alone based on consumer report nut prices. And last but not least, the service was fantastic. Our waiter was extremely nice and personable. I asked for his honest opinion on what to order, and he gave it to me- and thank goodness he did, because the fish (again) was out of control good. It was also refreshing to hear how highly he spoke of the owner, who happened to be doing just as much his employees. The owner had been the one to sit us, and also checked in on our table midway through our meals. The waiter gave us the lowdown on the owner, and although I'm not going to recount his personal life story, it was definitely heartening to hear and see how dedicated his employees are to him and his business. As I now finish my chapter-length review, I am going to end with this: my recommendation cannot come any higher than this restaurant. It is simply superb.

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    One of my favorites. Affordably priced, wait isn't ever bad. Food is always great. Delicious sauces, and interesting mix of flavors. Even the veggies that comes with the main dish is good. Pork belly, veal are well cooked. Mussels come with a great broth. Servers are knowledgeable. It doesn't reflect "cheapness" like a lot of places in this price range do. A pasta will have plenty of veal, lobster etc with it instead of having 90 percent pasta as cheaper filler. They don't cut the meats thin, nothing tastes like it came from a microwave. They don't have a huge menu, they do a few things great instead of a bunch of things poorly. They tell you the source of food. No screaming little kids, not a family restaurant. Nice big windows and ambiance. Great place to take a date.

    (5)

  • Alice H.

    I've eaten here 3 times now, everything I've had has been amazing. Good service, tasty food, and great wine selection!

    (5)

  • Kris R.

    This is the place I send all my out of town friends to when they ask. Good vibes for any scene, a quick biz lunch, happy hour, formal dinner or cocktails and casual hang. Table seating for any situation. Bartenders are talented and knowledgeable but not snooty. Service incredible. I CRAVE any of their pasta. But honestly, anything on the menu is a win.

    (5)

  • David S.

    I've been here several times on account of proximity to my house. The food here is great and the happy hour prices can't be beat. There are some amazing dishes here for pretty cheap - Short rib, cheese plate, olives, salad etc. The se The reason this place gets 3 stars instead of the 4 the food deserves is because of the service. Their happy hour runs until about 6 but if you arrive anytime after 5:30 you can pretty much forget it. It is not uncommon to stand around for over 20 minutes and be told that you will probably not get a seat before the happy hour ends. This would make sense if the majority of the dining area wasn't empty. If you can get there early enough, it makes sense to check it out.

    (3)

  • Rob F.

    Brilliant thought put into the dishes. They understand protein and savory perfectly. The servers are well trained, polite, engaging and solid - they know the dishes inside out. My only tiny drawback is the affinity for mushrooms ... Too much.

    (4)

  • Ken B.

    Found this place just walking by with a friend. I got soup and some pork and it was really good.

    (5)

  • Dalsten D.

    We really enjoyed lunch. Started with the Charcuterie. I had the Lecosho Porchetta and he had Zoe's Turkey & Cambozola. We split everything since we seem to always want what the other is having. That way we get the best of the best. In our opinion anyway.

    (4)

  • Diane S.

    If you want to have a romantice meal, with amazing food and wine go to Lecōsho. The wine and food is super rich and the service is so nice and accommodating. I always love going her for a treat.

    (5)

  • Ken L.

    On a Sunday afternoon, my love and I looked up our list of "to eat" places. Lecōsho's Happy Hour menu online whetted our appetites and encouraged us to make the drive over to downtown Seattle. Lecōsho is located up the Harbor Steps, hidden away from street view. The modern interior had clean feel with plenty of natural light flowing into the large windows. We chose a window seat and ordered immediately: Sardine Tartines- Sardines placed on Columbia City Bakery Bread. The sardine lightly seasoned by a thin buttery spread between the crunchy toasted bread. This is the way I like my open-faced treat prepared. Manila Clams - at this point, they're on a roll. The clam meat cooked just right and the flavorful sauce worked well for dipping my bread slices. Spätzle- normally I am not a fan of this German noodle but this pan fried side dish came across as a hybrid of gnocchi (medium soft) and mac n cheese. I mainly ordered this to supplement the short rib and they complement each other well. Piedmontese Beef Short Rib - remarkably tender, juicy and delicious. It was topped with sliced red beets that honestly could have been left out; I wouldn't have noticed! A tall glass of light Pilsner with all of the above made for an exceptional meal at Linner time (meal between Lunch and Dinner).

    (5)

  • Anne R.

    Amazing service and food! We went to happy hour and I told the bartender as I asked about sugar added that I am on a special diet. From then on everyone there automatically accomodated me and left off sugar or other foods I am not eating from everything I ordered. Everything was delicious!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm

Specialities

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

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