4. Restaurants

Palace Kitchen

2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121
  • (206) 448-2001
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  • Darth V.

    Tommy, Tommy, Tommy! What happened to the quality control, man? I get that this is the least glamorous of your restaurants, but that's no reason to slack off. I mean hell, those Tuscan Raiders started slacking off after they kidnapped me mum, and what happened to them? Dead, that's what! Anyhow, the Lady Vader and I made our way here for a real dinner following the disaster that was Shiro's (see other review for that), figuring we'd get something substantial and knock yet another item off our Foodie 100 checklist, the goat cheese lavender fondue. Seating was prompt. The decor doesn't appear to have changed in a decade. Lady Vader was immensely amused by the presence of Chicken Boo (she even managed to pose a shocked expression at it). Things sorta went downhill from there. For one, our server didn't appear to care whether we ordered, didn't order, or started Force Throwing all the tables throughout the restaurant. But hey, it's a weekend night and she's stuck working, I'll cut her some slack. Or else cut her open with the iLightsaber, whichever mood strikes. Plus, she was Eastern European, and you know what they say about Eastern Europeans, right? Right? No, seriously, tell me, cause I have no frickin' clue. What? I was busy enslaving a galaxy far, far away. I failed Earth sociology, OK? Don't you judge me! At some point, we do finally get to order. Some sort of cocktail who's name escapes me, the royale burger, the Foodie 100 lavender fondue, and a "giant" salad for Lady Vader. First comes the drink-which-can't-be-remembered (I think it had something to do with a cherry) and the fondue. The drink was so bitter that we sent it back. No quality control. What a waste of alcohol. There are 3 things you never waste in this world: Alcohol, use of a Twi'Lek when you're on the clock, and, well, you know. Right? Right? OK, seriously, you're frickin' useless here. What DO you know? I don't have to know, I'm a Jedi! The fondue comes out in a tiny bowl over a sterno burner w/ bread. Problem is, half the bread they gave us was burnt. Not bruschetta'd. Just burnt. Black as my helmet burnt. Black as Palpatine's cold black heart burnt. No quality control. Somebody back in the kitchen just doesn't care. Gordon Ramsay would have had your ass if he had seen that. The fondue itself I didn't much care for at first, but it sort of grew on me as it wore on. Goat cheese just isn't what comes to mind when I think fondue. The lavender seemed to mostly make the cheese taste bitter, somehow. I think towards the end, we got to a more balanced mixture. Again, lack of quality control. I had this dish before and remember it fondly, but I'm thinking I was mistaken. Entrees: I must say, that IS a tasty burger [/samuelljackson]. Not as tasty as a Kahuna Burger, but tasty. Lady Vader's "giant" salad was indeed giant...if Rick Moranis shrank you along with the kids first. It was largely unremarkable. All in all, not the greatest meal I've had recently (though much better than Shiro's). I'm going to generously give it a 3 based on previous experiences I had here (which were probably 4's), though if this had been my first time here, it'd probably have been a 2 and a never return, sadly. Get that quality control back under....you know, control, Tom! 3 Deathstars.

    (3)

  • John S.

    I was in the area so I wandered in to check this place out.. I heard that I had to try a Tom Douglas restaurant while in Seattle and this one was not too far away. The menu changes regularly, so if you see something you like, you should probably get it now... The fall cocktails were pretty creative... I had the Tippecanoe which is a really great whiskey-based cocktail... and the Grapefruit Gimlet... The autumn seater and the french kiss are also some popular choices too.. I had the "plin" a piedmontese style ravioli which was filled with roast pork and chard... It was soft, and fresh.. just right with a cream sauce. I wanted to try the wood grilled chicken wings or the goat cheese lavender fondue I keep hearing about, but was already stuffed :( Overall, I think it's a great place to hang out... a rotating menu of creative dishes and classic cocktails.. a respectable wine list.. relaxing ambiance...

    (4)

  • Jorge H.

    Really good food and friendly service.

    (4)

  • Sherryl K.

    Great place for dinner with friends, great service! Cod was yummy, tagliatelle was so so. I find it annoying they charge for the bread.

    (4)

  • Anthony A.

    I have been kind of sick lately and haven't been really eating anything...so I am not sure if my judgment is skewed due to this, but I believe The Palace has the best burger I have ever tasted(being from Texas I am ashamed to admit this). We didn't have to wait at all to get a seat, and the people we're really nice. The menu wasn't very extensive, but had been printed that day so I assume they rotate whats available constantly. Anyways, back to the burger, first off they give you an option on cheese. This was not some processed block cheese crap, it was real cheese with wonderful taste. I chose the cheddar which was rather sharp with an interesting consistency. The burger itself had a distinctive flavor and went well with the cheese. All the veggies one might expect to receive were on the side of the plate, but atypical varieties were presented( e.g.Green Tomatoes). Everything was served on a very tasty bun which appeared to be made from scratch with the rest of the meal. It came with a mountain of fries which I barely even touched due to the size of the enormous burger. I really liked the atmosphere of the place as well. Being an out of towner, the clientèle did not appear to be other "outsiders" like me, but they were not the dirty hippie one would imagine seeing while in Seattle.Needless to say, if I ever drag the wife up to Seattle with me, I will take her to this place.

    (5)

  • Paul F.

    We really enjoyed our meal at the Palace Kitchen before catching a movie. A few comments. It's fairly casual and there's a large bar in the center of the restaurant. The tables surround this bar and the open(ish) kitchen is in the back, directly across from the entrance. The decor is heavy on wood with some large paintings across the south wall. It's not really trendy and the crowd was slightly older than I expected. The volume at Palace Kitchen is fairly high and the tables are fairly close together. So we both had to speak up, and heard much of neighbor's conversation. Luckily it was pretty interesting! Portions were very large, we absolutely didn't need our appetizer. Neither of us completely finished our dishes, the grilled chicken and tagliatelle. Of course the quality was great and we enjoyed our meal here.

    (4)

  • Kumiko M.

    My friends and I decided to go here after the restaurant we planned to go eat at had an hour long wait (on a weekday!). There was a short 10 minute wait for a table, and we sat at the bar first. Their cocktails are really tasty (you know the kind where it's so well made that you can't taste the alcohol? yeah, that kind) and I wanted to try each drink. But I didn't because I didn't want to be seen as an alcoholic. Each of us ate the Royale Burger because we heard that is the best burger in Seattle. I'll say it was really tasty and had quality ingredients. They even put green tomatoes on the side, which I have never seen before in Seattle. But I think that Lunchbox Lab has a tastier burger than this one, although it is made of a different meat. So for beef burgers, this is the best I've had so far! I plan on visiting soon... for more cocktails and for the triple coconut pie!! I make it every year for my birthday, so it seems fitting to try it for once at the restaurant. :)

    (5)

  • G N.

    As a party of five, we first tried Lola for dinner on a Tuesday night without reservations and surprisingly there were no tables available for at least an hour, but the maitre d' offered to see if there were tables available at any of the other nearby Tom Douglas joints, and called ahead for a table for us at Palace Kitchen. So we walked over and found a lively, jovial pub-like atmosphere that was actually more to my liking on my first night out in Seattle, than the more sedate atmosphere at Lola (which we went back to for breakfast the following morning, and that sedateness was perfect for the morning). I was definitely ready to start things off with a cocktail, so I had the cherry blossom, which was quite refreshing. For dinner I had their grilled american kobe hanger steak which came perfectly cooked medium, beautifully seasoned, and oh, sooo melt-in-your-mouth tender! It sat on a bed of delicious wilted greens and creamy yukon mashed potatoes, and were topped with a generous blanket of sauteed king trumpet mushrooms. Wow. I see now why Tom Douglas rules Seattle.

    (5)

  • Jena E.

    My million and a halfth 4-star review, but I just can't bump you up to 5, Palace Kitchen. Tom Douglas notwithstanding. Thank you for the pistachios though. I've come here on a weekend early afternoon, and I've come here for Friday night Happy Hour. On a weekend it was chill, loungey, with the wood stove and open kitchen blazing as usual. At Happy Hour I enjoyed a couple of the cheese-based selections including a classy fondue. Thanks for the fine service and the tiny index card explaining the origins of my cheese. The cocktails were extremely weak, though. My Rosemary's Baby was like a rosemary Capri Sun. I appreciate you for who you are. Please don't change yourself on account of me. You are pretty successful anyway.

    (4)

  • Tracy H.

    We met friends here for dinner and drinks and it was an amazing night. The bar was crowded but fine while we waited for a table. I had the hanger steak which was out of this world. Perfectly cooked, simple and amazing. Tried the chicken with cranberry sauce which was delicious and juicy as well. For desert we went with the lemon tart which was super sweet and lemony, it's a good thing we shared it because it was intense, but good. Only cons were drinks were a little pricey and we waited close to an hour for our food. But with yummy blackberry cider and friendly service it didn't seem too long. Overall with 6 drinks, 2 entrees and a dessert we paid a little over $100. Fun place and would def go again.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    went here with a couple of friends on Halloween after our Underworld tour. Decor-cozy, busy, but not to the point where you can't hear the conversation among your own table. service-was so-so. the server didn't really have any good recommendations on the wine list in terms of pairing with the cheese selection. So I went with the safe bet and ordered a Pinot since I was in WA. Complimentary olives-can't go wrong with olives in olive oil and bread :) Huge bar-ordered a pinot to go with my cheese plater. Pinot went well with the cheeses. The cheese selection was ok, I've had better in the bay area. 1.mt . townsend cirrus- too mild. 2. quillisascut traditional curado-loved the texture. 3. trailhead-the fav among the group. 4. hannah bridge-went well with the almonds 5. cave man blue-I don't like anything resembling blue cheese. I LOVED the sliced pear, toasted almonds, and the olives. Ravioli-nothing fancy to the naked eye, but a burst full of flavor in your mouth! It was an overall good experience except for the drunkard that partied too hard on halloween. She was falling all over the place right outside the window. Missing one star because I've just had better, but this is definitely a good chill place for casual wine & dine.

    (3)

  • Ryan D.

    I'm always in Belltown on Thursday nights so I come here pretty often. Specifically for the Olde Thyme Lemonade: $4 at happy hour! They're so delicious, it's like drinking a beautiful summer day. They no longer do food for happy hour (at least not the late one), but I never cared for their food anyway. And the sangria, while cheap ($3), is to be avoided. Lastly, if you ever catch their "Invigorating Tonics" on happy hour, GET ONE. One of the best gin & tonics in the city.

    (4)

  • Barney B.

    This place was the one thing that didn't depress the hell out of me during a trip to Seattle. I swear, if I didn't eat here, I might have ended the evening poking out my eyes with a #2 pencil. I wanted a sampling and just ordered a bunch of small plates. The brat blew me away, as did the service and the open kitchen the only gotcha is that this place is not for the claustrophobic. I sat at the bar nearest the TV and it was like a raunchy game of restaurant twister to get past the other patrons in the bar to head off for the evening.

    (5)

  • Delilah R.

    It's hard for me to give Palace Kitchen less than 5 stars, mostly because they are so damn fabulous each and every time I've been . No exceptions and no complaints. The servers are intuitive and generous with recommendations which are always on point and satisfying if you choose to go with something new! I can whole heartily suggest the trout...which the server will fillet for you at your request. The flat iron steak is delicious as well. I've had the late night breakfast and have a new love for mushrooms in my omelette's! Although I'm not a huge sweets fan, I am so game for a glass of one of their dessert wines. They are full and go great with some pear sorbet ice cream. If you choose to go light and opt for a salad, be warned that you will maybe finish half. The prices are not cheap but not too expensive and definitely worth the quality and portions. Come in, enjoy the ambiance and quirky decor. With swanky walls and an oddly placed rooster in the room you can dine with a smile knowing you are in a comfortable environment that doesn't take itself too seriously.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    I'm still a HUGE fan of the Palace. The atmosphere was a little different because there wasn't as many people on a Monday night as a Saturday, but the food and drink is still top notch. Now, when will Tom Douglas open up a great place like this in Denver?

    (4)

  • Thigh C.

    I brought my gf here and I think this place is just ok. They have a complimentary bread with olives, olive oil and balsamic dip - which we both liked. We ordered: - Felsina Berardenga 2006 wine - Excellent. - Oregon country flat iron steak - My gf didn't like it because of the blue cheese. I tried it myself and yup, I agree - the blue cheese is overpowering. They should have put it on the side. I thought it tasted like those food you eat on wedding receptions- mashed potato on the side etc. (except this one has a blue cheese). Regular tasting. - Whole idaho trout - it's just ok... I sometimes cook trout by broiling it and it tasted the same. Nothing to rave about. - Coconut dessert - very good. Prices are kind a over the top. Quantity is good. But the taste vs. the price - I thought it's not worth it. Ambience... hmmm... it's dark. I don't think I'm going back.

    (3)

  • Richard S.

    Was a bit disappointed with the food tonight. Had heard much about this particular chef, and didn't really think anything stood out. Was expecting more.

    (3)

  • Rob C.

    good late night spot for eats. day boat halibut, sweetbreads, roast pork ravioli. good, no particularly craving after. serious pie is where it's at for me.

    (3)

  • Karen E.

    We had a great time sitting at the bar on a Tuesday evening. Basically, it was still early - 9:30 pm - and we thought we should have a cocktail somewhere other than the hotel bar. The Palace Kitchen was down the street, and it had a great vibe about it. I ordered a glass of Washington red wine recommended by the bartender, and looked at the menu even though I wasn't hungry, just wanted a snack. I ended up ordering the goat cheese fondue which was tangy, but delicious. I also ordered the pork belly which was crispy with the right amount of sauce. And finally, to cure my savory craving, I asked for some french fries which were homemade, crispy, and salty good. I would highly recommend hanging out here, and would love to try more items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Noll K.

    The wood-fired mussels are "Rich Beeotch" and served up in a Staub mussel pot nonetheless! I couldn't finish it - not too much; but too rich - this would be perfect for two to split. Had the titanic romaine salad before this & washed it down with lots of kolsch. This place is a mecca for good reason...

    (4)

  • Chester V.

    Cons: A little too dark, and parking is difficult. Pros: The cheese plate is awesome, the chicken order is moist and cooked perfectly, and the sweet jam that came with the cheese was amazing. Found this place using Yelp and boy was it a great find. It was just a block away from our hotel in downtown Seattle. The service was wonderful and the food great. I had the roasted chicken with mash potatoes and garlic blooms. The chicken was cooked just right and the mash potatoes was creamy filling taste. Definitely a great choice.

    (5)

  • Tony E.

    BAMM! So it's like 10p on a Saturday night and I realized that dinner had passed me by. Not such as common of an occurence as you may think. Seeing as we were new to Seattle, we had heard many raves about Tom Douglas, etc etc. So without further adieu, we grabbed a cab and traveled to 5th and Lenora. Walking into the Kitchen is a treat. A wide-open bar with the back kitchen exposed giving few to monstrous flames and petite desserts. The bar was probably my favorite part of the entire experience. It seemed as though everyone was enjoying themselves, including us, and you could strike up a conversation with just about anyone there. It was a chique spot but definitely suitable for families (the restaurant, not the bar, don't want those kids back at AA) even at 10p on a weekend. The food was pretty good. Not stellar given the hype of Mr. Douglas, but it was fine. The prices weren't terrible, but I don't think I'll really go back. I couldn't find a signature dish (maybe I didn't look hard enough) and there was not one item on the menu that made me drool. Now, you might catch me back again at the bar, that was cool. Alas, it's time to go visit some more T.Douglas hotspots to rank this one accurately. But for now, this is it. In case you were wondering, here are a few highlight dishes we had: Cayenne spiked crispy pigs ear: Wasn't what we were expecting. We had pigs ear before, but this was incredibly salty, not crisp, and overall was kind of awkward. Oregon country flat iron steak: Actually enjoyed this. Wouldn't call home about it, but it was fine. No complaints.

    (3)

  • Alexander S.

    Their goat cheese fondue with lavender is to murder for. I also think this place provides some of the best rotisserie chicken I've ever had. Maybe it's the way it's cooked or maybe it's the plum jam that comes on the side, but it is juicy and just amazing. I'd say it's nearly as good as beer can chicken. The only thing is that the place does get crowded, but that's to be expected from a restaurant that's good. It's maybe three blocks out of Downtown Seattle (maybe it's still considered Downtown?), so there's nothing of interest nearby. You'll also want to try to avoid sitting near the front of the restaurant when the sun is going down because, for some reason, the sun pinpoints all of its light directly through the windows of this one restaurant and makes patrons blind. There's a cinema around the corner and of the three times I've been here, there have always been two to three police cars there. Not sure what that's about, but it certainly does add a sense of uncomfortableness when I'm eating. Anyway, delicious food at a medium-to-upscale price range (chicken is $23 and fondue is $11).

    (4)

  • Kendrick R.

    This was the only food place i worked at (and i worked at many in Seattle) where i ate the customer's leftovers when no one was looking. ah, that's not true. i ate it even when people were looking. most notably, the customer. right in front of them, after asking, 'you done with this?' picked it up without a reply and just started eating. god, i miss working in restaurants. seriously, it's good food. if you can get the trout. get the dahlia coconut cream pie. if you hang out till 2, drinking the night away, local legend says that you'll be trapped in the huge mural on the wall, locked in a party, forever and ever.

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    I went with a girlfriend for happy hour and got a couple drinks and some small plates. We ordered the fried pig ears (yum!), garlic sausage (yum!), and chicken wings (good but there were only two entire wings so it would have been hard to share with more than two people). It was okay, but not great. It's close to work, so I may be back, but for now, I think I'll continue to find new places that might be better.

    (3)

  • Katie C.

    I'll keep it as brief as I can but overall: The food was excellent. All around. Burger was perfectly cooked, goat cheese fondue was to die for, bread was amazing, and all other dishes I sampled were great as well. Great drink menu with many specialty and delicious cocktails. What really put me over the top to a "five star" rating was the service. I booked a reservation well in advance for a large party for my sister's bachelorette party. They were incredibly accommodating from the beginning regarding food allergies I notified them about beforehand at the table. My sister [the bachelorette] has a severe nut allergy, not only did they ask who it was with the nut allergy right away when we were seated, they server assured us to just make sure we order from him and he will make sure everything is good and no cross contamination. I'm so used to people just "poo-pooing" off her allergy, and so is she, when she's the type that is DEATHLY allergic to nuts. Not only did they take it very seriously but they made an effort to show us they were conscious of it and would make all efforts to make sure it was accommodated. The server also happily split up the check for us for a large party with I know can be a pain, but asked us and had no problem doing so. They were also very attentitive to our table even when it was busy, and we were never waiting to place more drink order We also ordered a cake from the Dahlia Bakery, that they delivered to the restaurant and Palace Kitchen brought out for us and sliced. It was incredibly easy and the cake deserves its own incredible review! edit: This was actually in August, but Yelp reminded me I had never finished the review so still decided to post it now :)

    (5)

  • Vivi C.

    Really great food and service!!! definitely go again!

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    Solid. Review based on one experience. -Wood grilled chicken wings - awesome seasoning and taste -whole trout - tasted great and de-boned perfectly at the table -pan roasted salmon - great taste as well

    (5)

  • Enrique B.

    Highly disappointed; I ordered hot wings and idk wth it was. They weren't even done. Horrid experience. How dare you call yourself a Kitchen palace? I was robbed of $14.00 I was hoping for hot wings and got a lack-luster version of some over-sized still pink in the middle habanero nonsense. I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone, at least the hot wings. Utterly disgusted. Unfortunately its one of the few bars whose kitchen is still open at 1 am. Just dont order the hot wings whatever you do, you'll be sorry.

    (1)

  • Michael D.

    All Tom Douglas restaurants come with a lot of hype--sadly, this one did not make the cut for me. My friend and I shared the following items: "plin" a piedmontese style ravioli - My friend was really impressed by the texture of the ravioli and how it was folded. Time was put into them but not flavor. A little salt goes a long ways... enormous garlic crouton and romaine lettuce - The redeeming portion of this dish was the pretty tasty crouton. It was a little unwieldy but it tasted good, and that's all that matters. Aside from that it was pretty unspecial goat cheese and lavender fondue - Probably the highlight of the meal and from what I remember, it was a fairly large portion. Maybe I had a lesser appreciation for our entrees because I got a little too full off this rich and creamy dish. barbeque short ribs with cheesy grits and collard greens - Decent barbeque but a little too fatty for my liking. The cheesy grits and collard greens were nice. I enjoy the contrast the greens provided. Service wasn't anything special. Our waitress was kinda in a rush all the time...I feel like her priorities were with the larger groups or the bigger spenders. It's all just okay and kinda expensive. I go out to eat refined dishes, not things I could make in a couple tries.

    (3)

  • Tiffany C.

    randomly dropped by after the torchlight parade-- was open late. sat at the bar and received great service! we ordered a medium rare burger and unfortunately it was TOO rare for us. the bartender quickly swapped out the burgers and offered us dessert on the house! we were too full by then but w the excellent service alone, i'm a fan! i'd also like to go during lunch or dinner to try out their small plates- sounds delish!

    (4)

  • AJ J.

    This place is great except for the magic show that went on when thr food was brought to us. Everyone at the table decided to order the burger and of course being the indivisualistic person I am I decided to go for the "mixed Grill: pork". Man this is where the show began... The description that was painted into my immagination along with the price was GLORIOUS!!! The illusion that was painted was this: a huge sizzling cast iron plate, filled if not, stacked, with meats on top of meats on top of more meat dripling with oil and deliciousness... The actual meal: One piece of sausage, a nibble of pork butt, and a two inch slice ofa pork medallion... Yes the illusion or delusion of grandeur!!! Damn I was so unsatisfied with the meal and to make things work I couldve paid half the price and been part of the status quo and stuck with a no fail burger... So unless you like magic or tricks...pass on this But service was great...

    (3)

  • Brian W.

    First time I've been to the Palace in years. We went there for a drink before heading over to the Seattle Cinerama to watch a movie. Shoot... We even made it there during HH so drinks were cheap. As expected in all Tom Douglas restaurants the service was quick and friendly... Had a very local attitude which I don't really remember before. The seating at the bar was a bit cramped but the windows were all open and there was a very nice breeze... So we got over the cramped seating quickly.

    (3)

  • Jenny Y.

    Having frequented Cuoco and Ting Momo a few times and being unimpressed for the price, I have been perplexed by all the hubbub around Tom Douglas. Palace Kitchen gave me a bit of a glimpse as just why he is praised so much. Service and Atmosphere: Absolutely met expectations for a nice restaurant. It has a pub-like feel and definitely casual, but still clean and nice. The seats were comfortable, the server attentive, but not too much so. Food was quick, but also expertly executed. Food: My boyfriend and I started off with the mussels appetizer, he had the burger and I had the pig platter for the entree. The mussels were absolutely the best part of the meal. They were steamed to the perfect tenderness in a delicious broth. After finishing the mussels, the grilled bread made for perfect dipping. My boyfriend's burger was definitely good and cooked to medium rare. The aioli it was served with was perfectly balanced. I question the portion sizes of the burger and fries given the relative portion sizes of everything else, but I won't complain too much. The fries were decent, but cut a bit too thick to be a perfect crispy (almost shoe string) fry, but too thin to be a more substantial fry. My pig platter had its ups and downs. The pigs ear was made into cracklings, which is not the way I usually eat pigs ear but very delicious. The bacon... was questionable. I can see what they were trying to do and it was done well, but it was half an inch thick and just a huge block of fat. I'd say that 90% of the fat was warmed but not rendered at all. I'm usually not scared of fat, but eating just a chunk of fat is disgusting. The pigs cheek was braised to a perfect texture - to slice-ability but not total disintegration. But I was a bit curious as to why it was served dry with no sauce, where's the sauce it was braised in?? Finally, the last two components of the dish really confused me - watermelon, corn, and green beans. I got the impression that balance and taste of the dish was sacrificed to push the 'Southern' theme. Individually, the watermelon and creamed corn was absolutely delicious. The green beans were OK, it was slightly undercooked but still somehow not as crispy as I usually make them. Taste wise, it was sweet upon sweet. Why not a grapefruit salsa? Or even tomatillo? The entire dish was really just too much salt and sweet and fat, it missed that more bright and fresh component. Overall, I enjoyed the pig ears, but I left the bacon and half the cheek unfinished. Final Thoughts: I'd definitely recommend a try. The prices aren't too outrage for what you get (unlike Cuoco or Ting Momo) and the execution on everything we got was pretty great. While I do question some of the design of the dishes, it doesn't change the fact that the food was pretty damn tasty and an overall very good experience. Will I go again? Probably not, there is just so much more to be tried in Seattle.

    (3)

  • Jon S.

    Best service and best food I've had in a while. Get the Plin Raviloli and the trout, share them and get a taste of heaven.

    (5)

  • Jim A.

    This is my fourth or fifth time at Palace Kitchen and I think I'm finally over it. While the food is good, it's really nothing spectacular and I've always had something annoy me each time I'm there. In our most recent trip (last night), I got the biscuits & gravy with a side of smoked ham and my partner got the yukon gold ravioli. Both were very good. However, I had to wait over 45 minutes for my meal because they "made the biscuits to order". Really? 45 minutes to make a biscuit? Wow. To top it off, when the food finally did come they had a "mishap" with the ham and I had to wait an additional 5 minutes for that. Our server, while friendly, wasn't on top of her game and the whole evening was dragged out needlessly. In addition to the slow service, why is this place always cold in winter? I'm always the guy who's hot any other time. I have the AC on in my car when it's 60 degrees outside. I had a long sleeve shirt and a sweater on and I was still cold. The same thing happened last year when I had to put on my heavy winter coat to finish my meal. Seriously Tom, you can't afford a little heat action? I'm over you.

    (3)

  • Sandra K.

    One of the best meals I have ever had. Ever. Probably the first time in my life I've ever sat down in front of a plate of food and had 0 things to criticize or complain about. Everything was cooked perfectly, the flavors were simple but extraordinary and though I wish my portion was a little larger (purely out of greed), it was actually quite the perfect amount of food too. Left feeling absolutely content. Not overly full, not hungry, not broke, not wishing there was anything more expect a Palace Kitchen back at home in LA. My friend ordered some kind of Sunday supper meal and though it didn't seem as amazing as my meal, it was a great deal nonetheless. Next time I'm in town, you're my first stop.

    (4)

  • Crystal R.

    Palace Kitchen. I am a fan. I love the casual fine dining vibe. The spot is big and loud, yet welcoming. It was super busy, but our server extraordinaire never let us feel forgotten. Between us we had: Fresh arugula salad with garlic dressing and pine nuts - clean and tasty. Clams, incredible sauce which outshone the seafood. Veggie tasting platter, loved it. The quinoa pile was tangy and perfect. Mushroom broth was so good it was drinkable. The rest on the plate was a bit forgettable, I can eat raw carrots at home. Rockfish, light cooked perfectly. Coconut creme pie, fluffy delicious and not too sweet. Loved the marriage of white chocolate shavings with the coconut. Such an unlikely and perfect pairing. Creme Caramel, just so good. THE GRILLED BREAD. I don't care who you are - you will love this bread. Just make sure to order multiples. The bread tastes like steak. Must be lathered in steak fat, which is everyone's favorite food. This is a solid spot, and I would return in a heartbeat.

    (4)

  • Tabor K.

    A little expensive but their food is great and they were very helpful and knowledgeable when I explained that I could not have any gluten.

    (4)

  • Vanessa M.

    Everything about this restaurant was wonderful!

    (5)

  • K C.

    Love the wood fired grill in this restaurant! The menu is consistent, with awesome courses that will fit anyone's tastes for a casual dinner. Great bar and always great service. Not sure if Tom Douglas owns this place, but it still draws me back every time we are in Seattle on business!

    (5)

  • Tracy V.

    Came here for dinner last Tuesday evening, and the place was packed! 30 minute wait for a table, so we decided to have dinner at the bar. The bartender was very nice and attentive, even with the amount of people that she had to attend to. I ordered the pork chop ($23) and my boyfriend ordered the cheese burger ($15). I thought it was a bit pricey, but when our food came out, it proved to be a fairly large portion. My pork chop was very flavorful, a bit on the salty side, but still good. I had a bite of the burger and thought it was delicious! The service was great, even with a full house. We'll definitely be back to try the other menu items.

    (4)

  • Eric K.

    I am quickly realizing I don't like Tom Douglas restaurants. First of all because they are not as good as everyone thinks they are but have the attitude as if they were. We came here after Yelp Prom and had a variety of stuff. We started with the goat cheese and lavender fondue. It was actually pretty good but the cheese only lasted about half way into the plate. Booo hiss! Then we had the ravioli appetizer. This was probably the highlight for me. The sauce was great and although we ordered the small plate it was actually a reasonable portion. And then the burger. Talk about what should be a $7 burger. My dad uses better meat to make the burgers he barbecues at home. The burger was also lacking bacon and the lettuce, onion, etc. didn't make it memorable. Boo for a burger that costs twice what it should. For drinks I just had water but tried my friend's dark and stormy. It was horrible. On top of that our group got a lot of attitude. They couldn't be bothered to bring chairs to an empty table so we could seat more people but were happy to yell at us when we did. And all of the staff we interacted with besides our server just generally sucked. Luckily our server was very nice and capable or this would have been a one star review. The interior of Palace Kitchen is cool but I don't see many reasons to come here.

    (2)

  • Janis H.

    The drinks here are great-- flavorful and strong. The food was quite good but I found it to be over-salted in some areas. I looooove salt, so they must be using waaaay too much. Yes, on the coconut cream pie, it was delightfully yummy. Service was top-notch but could have been somewhat faster. I would definitely go here again-- it would be an excellent place to warm up a night out with HH.

    (4)

  • Corey G.

    Ok, this is a quick yelp on the bar area, and the "vibe" I got. We were early for our showing of the new Bond movie at Cinerama, and wanted to kill a little time libationally via a joint near to the theater. The Palace Kitchen seemed appropriate (so did not have a reservation and did not order any food). This place was packed on a Sunday night (looks like you need reservations here). We went to the bar, which is centrally located. Unfortunately, most of the bar tables were taken, so we took some spots on the tiny table/counter which surrounds the bar. Our bartender noticed us quick, and we received drinks efficiently (vodka and cran for the girl, and two neat Glenfidditches for me and the bro). As we drank we peered over shoulders and saw that the bar-sitting crowd got to snack on bowls of pistachio nuts--yum, and darn--we were on the outside looking in! So, I did a James Bond impression and tried to drink my whisky like a man (and not cringe like a girly man), and we split the scene. It did feel a bit on the yuppie/hipster-tip in here, but this may be me being a big baby because I had no pistachio nuts! no pistachio nuts

    (3)

  • Erik A.

    I have never ordered a pork chop at a restaurant before. Maybe i should have done so more in the past, or maybe my life was waiting for the perfect one. Maybe i had been scared by the paper thin over cooked sad little pork chops of my childhood, the kind of pork chop that makes even a carnivore like me feel sorry for the animal. The kind of pork chop that if placed before a bright light faintly glows, and will have the consistency of a potato chip due to it's thin and brittle nature. This pork chop was like eating bacon, a one inch thick slab of bacon full of porky joy and goodness. It was on a bed of mustard greens, and i want to say a tomato sauce-like gravy, with two patties of what looked like fried cheese, and what tasted amazing. This is one of those places where you just go with what is on the menu and be amazed by how tasty it is. We had fried razor clams (swoon...),lavender goat cheese fondu, my celestial pork chop, 4 drinks, and two desserts. While their main course menu is a bit small, it changes all the time, and their drink menu more than makes up for it, so many different tasty alcohol choices here, it really is quite amazing. I know most of my writings have a bit of a snarky side to them, but it is hard to be like that with this place. They are open LATE and have a nice happy and loud atmosphere that makes you not freak out if you talk a bit loud or accidentally clink a plate down or what not. The serving staff is super motivated and smart, we were taken care of very well by a Woman who actually seemed invested in the place where she was working and always seemed to be there right when we needed something. The food came out way faster than expected and piping hot. I honestly can't think up a single negative thing to say and at the end of the night it would have been almost sad making to leave but for the midnight movie at the Egyptian on the schedule. There is parking right across the street so really, what more do you need?

    (5)

  • Jasmine L.

    The burger and fries here are very good - not the best burger I've ever had but certainly a quality burger. However, I'm giving this place 4 stars because of the absolutely phenomenal coconut cream pie with white chocolate shavings! This coconut cream pie blew my mind and exploded my taste buds - I was in heaven and if I had the time, would hop on a plane to Seattle simply for a slice of this pie, no joke. I can't really describe how each layer tasted but if you are a coconut fan, like myself, then you must go to Palace Kitchen and order yourself a slice (or three). The pie crust was light, crispy and flaky - and the coconut custard and meringue topping were just screaming with fresh coconut shreds and then the white chocolate shavings melt perfectly in your mouth and really help to create what is a heaven-sent divine dessert experience. My mouth is watering just writing this review and if you go there, please order an extra slice in my honor and then eat it! You might be full trying to eat a second slice, but you'll be happy you did.

    (4)

  • Lauren V.

    Went for dessert and got the white chocolate peanut butter fondue. Was really good, especially the marshmallow that went with it. The service was also really good, I like a waiter that smiles at me :) The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that is was a little too dark for me. Walking by I almost thought the place was closed!

    (4)

  • Tasha N.

    You really get your moneys worth when you come here. I loved the service, the portions, and of course how amazing the food is. My boyfriend & I each got the palace burger. Yo. Best burger I have had in a while. When I eat steak, I really like my meat so rare that its still mooing... not literally but you know what I mean. Anywho, the burger here is cooked medium rare so I was pretty excited. The burger meat was really pink and sooo good~*~*. & the fries were crispy nom-ness. OH. I almost forgot. We got the mussels as an appetizer. To my surprise, the mussels were SO FAT & juicy. oh, & there was chorizo in the mussel juice. Definitely coming back. Didn't get to try the coconut pie yet no doubt I will soon.

    (4)

  • Nina N.

    My most favorite tom douglas restaurant. The smoky smell just makes me happy. I came here to dine with one of my gf's and we decided to share a bunch of app's and some chicken from the smoker. I had to. it was not too bad, but the one item that stuck out in my mind were these croquettes! damn they were good, and the service was phenomenal. The one recommendation is, could their dining hours be a little bit later?!!!!! I always want to come here at night, but they are always closed :(

    (4)

  • Eric K.

    Note: Review is strictly for their burger Food: The Palace Burger Incredibly Juicy (Medium Rare and they cook it right), the bun works well to soak up the juices, the minimal veggies adds a little crunch but doesn't dilute the flavor of the meat. My only small gripe would be that I should have asked for Beecher's cheese instead of their Swiss (kinda salty with the Swiss). The mound of fries on the side are delicious and you're most likely going to be full right after it. Add some bacon if pigs are your thing. The bill came out to about $20 (including tax and tip) which is kinda steep for a burger but I think it's worth splurging a bit on. Service: Excellent, attentive but not too attentive. If I'm ever in Seattle, I'm going to get a burger here. Best Burger that I've tried in Seattle to date! If anyone is from Boston, the Palace Burger can more than hold it's own against JM Curley Burger (Best Burger in Boston IMO)

    (5)

  • Alan W.

    The food here is exceptional. The flavors are spot on and the servers are attentive but not overbearing. The atmosphere is romantic though a bit loud for whispering sweet nothings into your sweetie's ear. Everything I ate was good, but be ready for a heavy meal, they don't hold back on the oil, butter, and cream. The ravioli is good, but could use a bit less oil, and the short ribs taste incredible but you get so little, I'd pass next time. Standouts are the goat cheese lavender fondue and the coconut cream pie, truly to die for!

    (4)

  • Gene B.

    I went to The Palace Kitchen shortly after it opened way back when and have been an ardent fan ever since. It's a lot more laid back than Dahlia Lounge, Lola and Etta's Seafood and I love the horseshoe shaped bar and open kitchen. I also love the goat cheese fondue and anything with pork is well worth trying. As with most of Tom Douglas' restaurants the appetizers are generally done more creatively and more attentively and ordering a bunch of these is probably going to be a great evening of food. Now, with the recent addition of the Happy Hour menu that's even easier, and cheaper, to do!

    (4)

  • Jenn W.

    I'm really glad the desk clerk at the Westin recommended The Palace Kitchen to us for dinner. We got into Seattle after a day of driving at 8 pm on a Sunday night and we were tired and hungry. We wanted to find someplace good, but close, for dinner. This place fit the bill perfectly! Our server wasn't super friendly and she seemed kind of rushed. I don't need someone to sit next to me and hold my hand while I order, but I also don't want to be made to feel as if I'm inconveniencing the server by asking a question. We ordered the goat cheese and lavender fondue to start and it was really delicious. It came with apples and this amazing grilled bread and was the perfect size for two to share. I ordered the Meet Your Maker prix fixe menu, which was a tasting portion of 3 dishes, each paired with a 2 oz taster of wine. For only $25 I thought this was a pretty good deal! Now, I'll be honest here, my memory of the ingredients of each dish is failing me, but I do remember thinking each dish was really tasty and I was happy with my selection. The first dish was king clam with shaved cucumber, the second dish was steak, and the third was duck. These are tasting portions so you're not going to get full on them and (I think) you'll need to order an appetizer and/or dessert to go along with it (you still won't be stuffed, but who really likes that feeling?). My husband ordered the bone-in Oregon pork chop that was topped with cherries and came with a couple of onion rings and creamed spinach. He was very happy with his meal. I feel like spinach should never be served as a side except in some kind of nightmare childhood dinner scenario, but I thought this spinach was pretty good (I'm just glad it wasn't my side!). For dessert, we split the strawberry rhubarb crostada with pistachios and vanilla ice cream. Delish! The only issue I had with my dinner, and I think it's kind of a big one, was the pacing of my prix fixe menu. I realize my clam dish is supposed to be the starter of my 3 course tasting menu, but we ordered a separate appetizer. So there I was, faced with the choice of eating my clam dish while watching my husband attack the fondue I badly wanted to try, or eat the fondue and let my clam dish sit and get backed up on my dinner, or switch off bites which doesn't do either dish any favors (which is what I ended up doing). Then my dishes kept coming out and my 3rd and final dish was almost finished before my husband's entree even came out. I tried to wait for his food, but then mine just started getting cold. So, in the end, I was done with my dinner and got to sit and watch my husband eat his. Annoying. Overall, I think this is probably more like 3.5 stars. If you can get past the service, the food won't disappoint!

    (4)

  • Brian A.

    One of the best Hamburgers I have ever had. I had their palace burger with blue cheese and bacon. Their house garlic aioli could have used more kick it was completely overwhelmed by the blue cheese. They need to greatly expand their draft beer selection, They were all local beers but there are only 6 or 7 of them. Cool restaurant, friendly staff. I like the open kitchen, nothing to hide. This place will make my Seattle list.

    (4)

  • Jennifer E.

    I'd really give this more like a 3.5, but I'm going to round up, since the service was that good. The hostess, from the beginning was super sweet. My iphone was losing battery quick - I had just gotten into town, and had been using it to navigate my journey into the city. I asked for a seat next to a plug, and she searched high and low for one, to no avail. She offered to charge it in the back for me, and then told my waiter to remind me before I left (no worries there, I wouldn't have known where to go without it). The waiter was very friendly and helpful, suggesting various items, including the cocktails and burger I had. I started with the bocquerones, which were pretty tasty, if a little small on the size. The cocktail, a mix of house made ginger beer and rum(?), with a little citrus, was fantastic. The burger, recommended by by my waiter as one of the best in Seattle, was delish. This, though, is the downfall: the fries. Shoestring fries should be crispy, and well seasoned. These were neither. I was going to bring the review down to three stars because this was such a let down. The waiter brought me out a second set of fries, fresh from the fryer, which were also soggy with oil. Need to make sure that temp is all the way up - those fries were quite the disappointment. Overall, I would recommend the palace kitchen, but with the caveat to avoid the fries.

    (4)

  • Suz L.

    Love my friend Dan but he is very particular about his food so we usually go with where he can eat. Palace Kitchen is awesome and well worth checking out if you're in the mood for really good unpretentious food.

    (4)

  • Corinne W.

    Review for happy hour only: Palace Kitchen has my all time favorite happy hour. They have $3 beers, $3 sangria and $4 delicious cocktails made with delicious house made tonic water. The ever changing seasonal offerings of food for about $5 are always high quality and delicious. Very friendly and professional staff!

    (5)

  • Jason T.

    If you absolutely hate gin like I do, try the Basil Gin Fizz. Very Very Very Good. Open late, good drinks, good food, good desserts. A little pricey.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    Emily and Craig are amazing. They were both fun, witty and informative. Best customer service I've had in a long time.

    (5)

  • Josh C.

    I wasn't expecting amazing and, well, I didn't get it. OK service, pretty good food, bill was a bit high but the restaurant itself has a nice layout. Had the cod appetizer which was different but good, dad had the tuna which was really good, and I had the burger. I like a rare burger (and the server and menu warned me) but the middle of this one was totally uncooked... not pink but raw. I trusted them and ate it and it was good but another minute or two on the grill would have been nice. This is my second Tom Douglas place... Serious Pie knocked my socks off but this one was miss-able.

    (3)

  • Sarah F.

    My boyfriend and I chose the Palace Kitchen when searching for a special restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. There seemed to be a lot of buzz about this chef and his food, and it seemed right up our alley - fresh, seasonal, local cuisine. At first, the place lived up to our expectations. The service was excellent, and the wait staff was excited to explain the daily menu. We were pleased that the staff could identify the source of most of their produce (although we were a little perplexed as to why they would feature watermelon if it was grown in California. Last I checked, CA is not within 100 miles of WA). After an appetizer of goat cheese fondue, we settled in for what we thought would be an excellent meal. My boyfriend was excited about the pig, and I was stoked to see an entire entree dedicated to summer vegetables. Unfortunately, the entrees left us disappointed. My boyfriend described his pig as "good," but certainly not outstanding. The summer vegetable dish, quite frankly, offended me. I was so excited for this dish. There is nothing better than biting into a fresh, local, in-season piece of produce. To have a carrot that tastes like nothing but carrot, a bright red strawberry sweetened only by the sun, to savor what a summer squash tastes like at its peak, to have produce bursting with flavor with next to no added ingredients or tricks, that's got to be the best dining experience I can imagine, and what I expect from a place that prides itself on seasonal menus. What I got instead was a plate of charred vegetables and crouton. Every time I think about it I get more disappointed. The zucchini was charred! What?? Have you ever tashed a summer squash in the summer? It's heavenly. Why on earth would you drizzle it in bacon fat (that's what it tasted like anyway) and burn it to a crisp? I want to taste my food - especially if you supposedly took the time and care to grow it in your own garden and feature it by itself as an entree. Instead, I tasted the grill. I couldn't even taste the fresh basil leaves on top. How can fresh basil not stand out? I couldn't even finish becasue the more I ate the more burnt everything tasted. It was the exact opposite of what I come to expect from a seasonal vegetable dish. Very disappointing. The meal partially redeemed itself with dessert. The cobbler was excellent. I purposely chose a dessert with berries in it, since I assumed they could at least conjure up some sweet berries. We really wanted to like this place, but it fell short. Eating in Seattle made us appreciate living and eating in California that much more.

    (3)

  • Bertrand R.

    The waitress may have been tired when we got here but the service was the worst I've ever gotten. She wasn't mean. Just really bad. The asparagus with marrow butter was delicious. Everything else was good.

    (1)

  • Gordon N.

    Again the Bartender was not very friendly, the Hostess was very condescending when we asked for a table in the dining room she said "I only have one 4- top left, Are you going to order food? Of course we wanted food, otherwise we would have stayed in the bar. Attitude matters, be gracious. Thank God our blond saucy server was fun, unpretentious and saved the evening. Chicken Wings still the bomb, but the Grits were the worst under-seasoned porridge glop I have ever had, and the sauce didn't help, nor the pig ears. Pig tail ok, Olympia oysters great, but even the famous Coconut Cream Pie had a tough crust tonight, like it sat in the Walk-in since Friday... love the Palace Kitchen, was an off night? Will be back for those insanely good wings

    (2)

  • Peter D.

    Always a good meal. Never bad and occasionally great. This is one of those places I just love. it serves real food (aka dinner) until 1am and you can be sure your food was not reheated and you will actually enjoy it. I have been here several times over the years and while it does not wow like Bouchon, it certainly is always consistently good. I have never walked away feeling cheated, pissed off or sick. They just make good food and that is a hell of a lot better than street meat. Let me break it down a bit. Update: I returned for dinner last night with Marta and we shared these dishes: Appetizer: I was starving when we arrived so the first thing that caught my eye was the 5 cheeze appetizer. It was nice and the portions of cheese were decent, but they need something better than a few crackers. Also we ran out of bread and our bartender did not bring more even though we were obviously in need of more. She also forgot my refill of beer with dinner, and she lost some points here given it was not very busy. You need to constantly be aware of people waiting for things. 2 star service on that count. Dinner: The Trout. This dish was as lovely as I remember. As a challenge I asked the server to debone it for us. She did a fair job but she missed some pretty large sections. I think a bit more practice. One thing i would recommed that is in every cooking technique book is to fold the fish back so that it looks like a fish. Next time I think I will ask the kitchen to do it but the flavor was really nice. Over all I still recommend this. Sunday night conclusion: The food was good, the service was shaky. I dont know the servers name but compared to my previous visits, it was not great. She still got a good tip but I feel she got more than she earned. I will write it off as a bad night but next time I will knock a star off. Dinner Friday night. Roasted Chicken with Mash Potatoes and a sweet rhubarb compote on top of it. The chicken was moist and the rhubarb had a sweet contrast to it that I was unsure of but ended up liking. They did a good job deboning most of it so it was easy to eat without over running the plate with bones. The mashed potatoes were a bit too creamy for me but I quibble. They were also underseasoned. I think compared to Crow, they dont quite do it as well but its still a lovely dish. Things from the past: The pan roasted trout. It has been some time since I ate this but I recall that I loved it. My date did not like that it had a head which I thought was silly and they offered to fillet it but I was not down for that. Time to know what you eat! It was delicious. Never mind that silly girl. Overall I find that the palace is a great place to eat when you have missed the dinner menu or you just want good comfort food late. The food is not cheap, but neither is it unduly expensive. And they have salted pistachios at the bar so i certainly ate into their profits there much to the dismay of my lips which split from the salt as I gorged myself. Alas I am going to declare that yes, I Peter Denny, love the palace kitchen. The later the better I think. 12 midnight is perfect for me. The staff is pleasant and courteous and the service is good. The hell with the hot dog line, get me some real food! PS I have yet to try the burger but I will!

    (4)

  • Johnna E.

    I've been here 4 or 5 times (late night) and every visit was always good. I love the openess of the room and the split bar, but you can also hide in a corner and get some privacy, too. If sitting at the bar, you can peek in at the kitchen in the back. Always interesting. Service was always attentive (even when it was quite busy). Can't say alot about the drink selection, only because I never really ordered anything but maybe a glass of wine here one or two times. And as for food, I really liked the "plin." Can't go wrong with anything containing roast pork can you? And of course, save some room for coconut cream pie. I don't know if they still have it on the menu anymore, but the whole dungeness crab was great. Yeah, yeah, it was messy, but I love Dungeness...I might punch a baby for one right now.

    (4)

  • David A R.

    Quite good food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly server. A little pricey.

    (3)

  • Jessica N.

    A strange neon lit exterior hides a dim, romantic interior. At this restaurant, they seem to have really interesting appetizers and considerably more tame entrees. The clams with fennel are really delicious but I'd skip the scallops, because the "orange and avocado" they are served with really means "two scallops on top of some bland guacamole". Besides the scallops, the portions are pretty big (especially for dessert) I had the rotisserie chicken, and it was very filling. The pork blade steak was also very good. Now, on to dessert. In a bold move, I'm going to thumbs down the beloved coconut creme pie. I didn't enjoy it, shredded coconut in my throat is just always a no. Maybe it's not this particular iteration of the pie, but the pie in general. Why can't someone make a pie that tastes like coconut with no shredded coconut? Also, the buttermilk ice cream tastes like lemon, and I wasn't such a fan; should have tried the nectarine cake. We had a little problem with our server, Brendan Frasier, ignoring us because we were stuck in the corner. Also, a note to the patrons: if you're coming to a nice restaurant to pitch a big fit about something or other and are going to argue with one another when everyone else is out spending their hard earned cash trying to get the romance on, don't be surprised when my face is over your shoulder telling you to please shut the hell up.

    (4)

  • Ayub M.

    My wife and I went on a Saturday night and boy was it busy. We waited about 30 minutes, but ended up settling for the bar and were glad we did. We had a couple drinks and the beef tartare to start. The tartare was great, it was fresh and had all the right complimentary parts to go along. After looking at the menu I wish I ate Pork, I would have gobbled up some Pig Ears or those Ravioli, but was perfectly happy with our choice. Then came our entrees, we both got burgers. I got mine medium rare, she got medium. Mine ended up being a little on the medium side which was disappointing, but it didn't ruin it for me. I was a huge fan of the sharp cheddar I chose, my wife on the other hand wasn't. If your anticipating cheese like Kraft, I wouldn't get it, I mean it's not even yellow! I loved it though. The burger was good, not great. After about 6 more drinks we headed to our hotel, I would say I was happy with the portions and experience. When I come back to Seattle I will definitely have to try another one of Tom Douglas's restaurants.

    (4)

  • Terri L.

    Went for dinner on a Friday night around 8pm. The place was bustling and there was a wait for a table, so we decided to get a drink or two at the bar. I had the Dark and Stormy, which was delicious and gingery. We ordered the clams as an appetizer; they were very tasty and a pretty big portion for just two people. The bread and olive oil was a great starter, since we had to wait a bit for our dinners to arrive. My boyfriend had the steak, which was cooked perfectly medium-rare. I had the trout. I was warned that the size of the fish was substantial, but I love fish, so I opted for it anyways. Our server offered to fillet the fish for me, which was nice, but I handled it myself. Everything was seasoned beautifully and our meal was very satisfying. So satisfying that we had no room for dessert! A tragedy, I know. Next time I'll make sure to save room for some coconut cream pie. Not sure if our server was having an off night, but it seemed as though she was less than thrilled to be serving us. It was just a strange feeling while we were there. Side note: We sat next to the kitchen area which was great for watching the chefs at work, but I ended smelling like food and firewood all night. All in all, a wonderful experience at the Palace.

    (4)

  • David T.

    Great wood-smoked rotisserie chicken. Since the menu changes daily, let's just say that everything looked good.

    (4)

  • D J.

    This was our second dinner here in Seattle, and our second mistake in dinner choice. SMH. This place might be good for drinks/atmosphere, but not for the food. Won't be back, although I doubt we'll be back to Seattle in general. Lol.

    (2)

  • Maree B.

    OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. They practically bent over backwards to make sure we felt at home. We roll in with our enormus double stoller complete with 14 shopping bags, our one year old baby girl (who's birthday we were celebrating) and her very active 2 1/2 year old brother. They gave us the choice of a table by the window or a booth in the back. We took the booth....easier to corral the kids in a booth. They took the massive stroller and put it out of the way for us. We LOVED everything we ordered....I could have seriously drank the incredible broth that the calms were steamed in. My husband loved his burger, our son LOVED the clams, I loved the whole experience! Just go there if you are considering it. The food is fresh and cool and yummy....and the staff in amazing. Poo Poo on the 2 and 3 star reviews! TD is the MAN!

    (4)

  • Devi S.

    I went here with my boyfriend after seeing Black Swan. Tables were scarce (we came by around 11 in the evening),but we were able to grab a small table that was between a booth and a large table. I had noticed that everyone had a bread basket. Maybe I was just being impatient, but I started to wonder as to why we didn't get one within the 5-10 minutes since we sat down. I walked over to the guy cutting a loaf of bread asking if I could have some brought to our table (okay,that was really vague of me). The guy didn't reply. Nothing. One minute later we get bread. :) The boyfriend ordered a cheeseburger and I settled for a salad. My boyfriend told me the cheeseburger was okay. I think the salad was kinda tasty,but I hope they would serve more vegetarian and at least ONE vegan dish. I think the boyfriend and I are better off making our own burgers at home.

    (2)

  • Sarah D.

    I wanted to like this place so very badly, but boy was I underwhelmed, disappointed and now I have indigestion. I have no idea what the buzz is about. I went with the hubby and two friends and between all of us got 4 appetizers, 4 entrees and all the of the dessert options. Nothing was outstanding with the exception of the Coconut Cream Pie. Most of the dishes were just strange tasting (lingering after taste, odd texture, ingredients that definitely didn't seem like they belonged together, etc.). Also, the wine list was shockingly boring. Truthfully, I think I would, no I know I would have preferred a taco from the taco truck. This is my first Tom Douglas experience and I am just so sad. The sunny side is we had a very nice, attentive server. However, the food (especially for the price) just isn't worth it.

    (2)

  • Richard S.

    We went here with some friends after Tommy Douglas' other restaurant Serious Pie had a 2 hr wait for a party of 5. Fortunately we were able to get a table here pretty quickly. I had a truffle ravioli dish that I can't seem to find on the online menu, and my wife had the halibut. Both were awesome. This is definitely a place to visit if you are in town. We also had the coconut cream pie. It was soooo good, but something 2 people should split.

    (4)

  • S M.

    Nice ambiance. Huge painting on main wall is pretty fun to look at and find all the small details hidden in it. Food is good the palace burger is what i normally get add Cheddar cheese and you wont be disappointed and you get huge portion of fries to go along with it. For appetizers I go for the lavender fondue its fun and sharable and tasty I especially love the grilled buttery bread they serve it with. They switch the menu around every now and then which is nice since I love there food and love coming in to try new things that I know will be good.

    (4)

  • Matt H.

    This place is a good, solid restaurant that serves out of the ordinary food with an American bistro twist. I've been here a couple times now and my second time was better than my first. I had the fried oysters which were very good. The only thing that bothered me was they put a heaping mound of parsley on top, otherwise they were very tasty. My flat iron steak was good but they pre-cut it into strips which is a big No-No for me. The beers are cold, the atmosphere is vibrant and the waiting staff is very attentive. I'll go back for my third time soon.

    (4)

  • Kyoni R.

    Our late night yelp prom group congregated here to end the night. They tried to accommodate all of us in one section but we ended up in patches all over the restaurant. A large majority of us just waited till the parties around the main table left. We ordered foods that consist of. Bread with a lavender goat cheese dip. vegetarian patty with vegetables. Tuna tare tare and a few ordered burgers. The rest just drank like fishes. Lively conversation all around. Seeing and meeting new yelpers for the end of the party. Service was attentive as they provided us with filled water glasses and more liquor. Checks were all separate and no hassles. A great way to end a glorious night. Lucky for their late hours.

    (3)

  • Laura N.

    My fiance and I had a fabulous dinner at Palace Kitchen. Everything was cooked perfectly - we had the rotisserie chicken and the Palace Burger. Both were delicious and came with great sides (mashed potatoes and greens, and delicious french fries.) We had a cocktail to start, and then on to a Hilliard's Blonde Ale (my favorite of Hilliard's). Good cocktail menu and great beers on both tap and bottled/ canned. Tom Douglas does a good job of having all local brews. Really great service as well. Had a great table by the window (not much of a view, but that's all right...) Definitely a place I'd like to try for HH and sit at the bar. I'll be back - hopefully soon. One piece of advice - come early. We got there right when they opened at Saturday at 5, and got a table right away. When we left an hour later, there was already a 45 minute wait for 2 people. They take reservations for larger parties.

    (5)

  • Morgan L.

    This was my first experience at a Tom Douglas restaurant. Reading so much about him and seeing him on Food Network- I really started to admire the guy. Some might call it a "food crush". After meals at home with my boyfriend filling in TD's shoes with his "Rub with Love" I was seriously STOKED to go here. My dad and I sat at the bar. First of all the pistachios are a fantastic idea! We must of ate four cups of them. I love love love this. I sampled the wine on tap (yes! wine ON tap- never even heard of this before) I wasn't too into the taste, so I ended up getting a glass of Chardonnay. For dinner we decided to split some apps. We ordered the mussels, wings and goat cheese & lavender fondue. All three are a must when you come here! fire roasted puget sound black mussels~young garlic, chorizo, watercress aioli $15: These are amazing! They were so fresh and plump. If you like clams/mussels- trust me, Tom Douglas has set a whole new bar for these bivalves. AND they serve the mussels in a real MUSSELS POT which I was *thrilled* because I have wanted to buy one for a very long time. wood grilled chicken wings~coriander cream $10: I love wings, and I must say these are solid. They tasted so tender and juicy. The coriander cream had a gentle kick to it that added a surprising flavor. I will be dreaming about these wings for a long time... sigh. We only part to meet again! goat cheese and lavender fondue~wood grilled bread, cameo apples $11: This app was good, if you enjoy cheese-you'll enjoy this... The bread is grilled (swoon!) and seasoned perfectly. Some of the best bread I have ever had! Everything we had was so well executed. I am truly impressed. Great menu options and the bartender was super cool. This is one of my new favorite restaurants and officially added to my "please please pllllllease" list for my boyfriend. MY compliments to the chef!

    (5)

  • Andrew W.

    This place never disappoints. My favorite there is the pork chop hands down. I love the pig ears that come with it too! It was crispy and delicious. The salmon is great as well. The service is consistent and attentive. You know you're in good hands as soon as they greet you! Another thing is that they sort of have an open kitchen. This can be entertaining. They get really busy on the weekends so call ahead!

    (4)

  • Kevin C.

    It's Tom Douglas. So you go in knowing you're going to get good food. The one thing that really stood out to me was the beef marrow appetizer. It was so rich and delicious. But it leaked out everywhere on my plate and i didnt get much. It would be nice if they placed the bone on top of the bread so the bread would soak up everything. Coconut cream pie was also delicious. One point of complaint was the chairs, the tables have a round base, and you cant scoot in very far. that as a bit annoying.

    (4)

  • John L.

    Service is good. Food is over priced and ridiculously overpriced if you want to add something. A small side of grilled chicken to the salad added $8 to the bill. Just not worth it

    (2)

  • Duke K.

    Wild local coho with watermelon radish- damn good. Everything was delicious at Palace. The atmosphere was impressively conducive to wide range of scenarios- dates, groups, girls' night, and even a group with young children (us). Staff was welcoming and accommodating.

    (4)

  • Rebekah G.

    This is one of Tom Douglas's creations. I absolutely love this restaurant. Great atmosphere, ambiance, and the drinks are A+++. I had the chicken wings (appetizer), bread, and shrimp. I was really there for the drinks. Hand crafted and refreshing. My fave is the Palace Mojito and Blue Berry Lemonade w/a splash of Grey Goose. For those of you planning on catching music at the Jazz Alley, I recommend waiting at the Palace Kitchen (which is right in front of Jazz Alley) and enjoy a drink until the doors open.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    Fabulous. This was the first place me and my family went on our trip out to WA/OR/NorCal. What an amazing experience for our first stop in Seattle. Leslie was our waitress. It's very dark in here, but if you ask for a flashlight to look at your menu, they'll give it to you. In fact, Leslie pretty much gave us anything we asked for. We were there with my 83-year old grandfather, and she was very patient with him, she took all the time needed to answer all of our questions about the menu, and even about Seattle, even gave us a map to use. When my grandpa asked where the restroom was, she even walked him over to it. I have never seen such mind blowing service. The food is extraordinary as well. Fresh, flavorful, creative and well-presented. I had an avocodo/egg/corn hash with mushrooms, (don't remember the exact name) and Olive poppers as an appetizer.

    (5)

  • Franz L.

    I have such an affection for this place, I'm not sure my gerbil sized brain can come up with the appropriate words to describe the magic that goes on inside this palace of deliciousness....I've probably had at least 100 meals at this mecca of true American greatness, my brother had his wedding rehearsal dinner here for christ sake.... It's starts with when you approach the building, the flashing palace kitchen on the corner is almost like a scene out of a movie, it's that spectacular. When I walk into the restaurant, I feel like I've been transported to another land, the decor and atmosphere are perfect, this place has a real city feel almost New York like. You can show up in a suit or in shorts and a tee and you just feel so comfortable, this really sets the pace for the magical food items you're about to consume. I don't know if they beat their wait staff into submission, but they are ALL super friendly and professional. You can interact with anyone of them almost as if they were your sibling. They never get pushy with you, always let you take your time . Special requests? if you need to see a person doing a hand stand on a unicycle while interrogating a squirrel in the bath room for undisclosed reasons, the staff would probably accommodate your request, yes.... they're that nice. So the first words out of your mouth when coming here for the first time is: GOAT CHEESE FONDUE! Goat cheese with lavender, melted? Yeah... I'm an in the closet Swiss nationalist and the first time I saw this.... I was like what??? not possible, leave me alone. I've scored a date with a chicky because she liked the fact I had consumed this fondue before, that is one epic menu item. They serve it with this slightly charred home made euro-like bread along with apples.... yes, apples and melted cheese, Tom D is a mad genius. I almost believe they could get away with this being their only menu item. Other apps on the menu... good, in the past they've had a bratwurst with a pretzel that could have invaded and taken over all of Germany on it's own. But if you go here and don't order the Goat Cheese Fondue, God will put negative points on your score card and you might as well just go back to eating at your favorite establishments like Denny's and PF Changs. But let's skip to the real reason one would go here, THE PALACE BURGER. This thing comes out on this medieval times looking fish platter with ketchup and this horse radish aioli that just really is spectacular. I've circled the globe eating burgers and this burger still holds the top podium for all time greatness, why? Let's start with the bun... they have some crack infused briosche bun that just really ties the whole thing together, toasted on the inside and butt soft on the out. The bun also acts as a super sponge and when combined with your burger or using it to wipe up refugee food particles left over on your plate, this bun hits the ball over the fences every single time. But it's not just about the bun, the nucleus is the beef. Ground chuck Snake River farms fresh. It's so fresh, it's almost like they air-dropped the cattle straight into the grinder and then onto the grill. YOU CANNOT ORDER THIS BURGER MEDIUM OR WELL DONE, if that's how you think meat should be served, go over to Mc Donalds or down to Sizzler and enjoy the rest of your miserable life. The meat is so pure, I've ordered the burger "rare" several times just to really get the dead cattle taste in my mouth. But do yourself a favor and order it medium rare. And if the burger does come out for some reason a little more cooked than medium rare, don't hesitate on sending it back. Yes I never send food back it's a cardinal sin, but this is the one meal that I hold an exception to the rule, it deserves perfection every time. I've read quite a few complaints from people saying the bun was soaked with grease and or is really greasy. I don't taste grease, I taste to juicy moist meat making love to the bun. The meat is truly perfection, I don't know what else to say, all the haters out there are high.... Combined with the fundamentals of burger construction, the ingredient that comes next is the cheese, what's with this place and cheese? Skip the cheddar, swiss, or any other bogus choices you have and demand beecher's cheese. Beecher's on this burger is mind blowing. I don't know how they cut the cheese in back, but it comes out in these strange melted clumps of goo and just really claims it's stake atop the beef. During perfect celestial alignment, you may find clumps cliff hanging off the side of the meat, be great and grab a french fry like a shovel, scoop it up and throw the whole thing into your mouth. Don't forget the bacon, premium strips of pig laid out like beach bodies in the sun. French fries here = excellance I don't know what else to say, if you don't like the burger here, go drive over to 5 girls and have fun, just don't talk to me please. Tom Douglas and Staff, YOU ROCK!

    (5)

  • Sameer S.

    Palace Kitchen is yet another of Tom Douglas' rock-out successes in Seattle. It has great ambience, service, drinks, and food. We usually order the chicken wing with the coriander sauce appetizer, and try not to get a burger every time because then we'd never have space in our stomachs to try anything else. The wine selection is great, and the servers very knowledgeable about what they have available, which always warms my heart at a restaurant. Try to find a tabletop that's not in the expansion area - they somehow haven't worked out the lighting in that corner yet, it's either too dim or too bright.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    mhmmm....my mouth salivates whenever I think about the food I had here. My boyfriend took me to Palace Kitchen for our anniversary dinner. We'd never been before and made sure to look up some recommendations on Yelp... Our waiter was awesome and recommended that I start out with the French Kiss cocktail while by boyfriend ordered the Dark & Stormy. Both drinks were super delicious. Not too sweet...strong and delicious; a great way to wind down the evening. We started out with the goat cheese and lavender fondue. All I can say is WOW. Usually, cheese fondues are very one note and I get tired of them really quickly. But Tom Douglas' pairing of the tangy goat cheese and the floral lavender make for a perfect duo in your mouth. We ate the entire plate (I think our waiter had jokingly mentioned, "Well, clearly you guys didn't like it.") and probably could have had more... For our main courses, he ordered the palace burger royale and I ordered the whole idaho trout. Yelpers had been raving about this burger, and when it came out, we weren't disappointed. First off...it was HUGE plate of food. But what really stood out, was the tenderness and juiciness of the burger. I'm pretty sure he had burger juice running down his hands (in a good way). My trout was just as delightful! Best trout I've ever had at a restaurant. It was perfectly seasoned, and the grill gave the fish a nice crust. My waiter filleted the fish in front of me, which I thought was a fun. And I didn't think so, but the fried almonds gave the flaky fish a nice crunchy contrast. We were thoroughly stuffed by the end of our entrees but just had to order dessert, so we decided to share the mascarpone cheesecake. I was surprised that I didn't care for the graham cracker topping, but the cheesecake was creamy and rich. When the caramel seemed to get too sweet, you were able to take another bite filled with the tart of the huckleberries, and vice versa. A perfect way to end our dinner. This is a really cute spot, and as with the other TD restaurants, it's always fun to be able to look into the kitchen as they prepare your food. I'd love to go back again!

    (4)

  • Ryan W.

    I was in from out-of-town visiting Amazon and this place was awesome!! Amazon, not so much. Great beer selection (try the Port on draft). The food was incredible for a bar and they have pistachios on the table for snacking. GOOD spot for a first date with the nice beer selection, solid food and low lighting. LOVE this place, open one up in Dallas PLEASE!! Thanks for the meal.

    (5)

  • Doreen D.

    Just ok. Big portions of food. Flavors good. Nothing spectacular. Good neighborhood place that I can see coming back to for things you know. Like the pistachios on the bar. Beer selection was pretty good but served in a cold glass. Not good unless you are drinking shitty beer like bud, miller or coors. Nice people at the bar. Average.

    (3)

  • Michelle O.

    I would have given this restaurant a 5-star review last year. But I just went back in January 2010 and found that they no longer carry the Potato Fritters! These were the most amazing menu items (and it seems that everyone agreed because they were the appetizer you saw on everyone's tables). In talking with my waiter I learned that they took them off the menu because it was a laborious menu item to create. While I understand the rationale, I find it sad and it makes me not want to return until they find a way to get this menu item back! It was a staple and also one of the most talked-about on Yelp!

    (3)

  • Sarah M.

    Next stop on our Tom Douglas tour...Palace Kitchen! I've got to say - I liked this place better than Serious Pie. While I can't REALLY compare them since one is pizza and the other is...well, not, as a restaurant OVERALL, I'd definitely come here first. And before Etta's. And maybe even before Brave Horse Tavern. While I like the layout of some of the other restaurants better, the food here was much better. Like I said, the feel here is different. The servers are artsier, hippier, and older to start. Just an observation based on the day I went. We came here on a Wednesday around 5 pm for an early dinner. It was pretty quiet but lots of work groups seemed to migrate over here after work. My husband had the mussels to start. He loved them and said they were some of the best he's had. While I didn't try them, I did steal a piece of his bread and it was incredible. I don't like to waste calories on bread but I would sacrifice them any day on this stuff. I had the pork chop with creamed spinach and Mike had the burger. His fries were AWESOME. I read that they weren't good from some reviews but this was a good batch. A little squishy yet crunchy in the right places, salty, but not over the top. Thin, cooked well, awesome. While I don't order pork out often, I was impressed. The cherries were odd on it but tasty and to be honest, I'm not sure what else was on there...it looked like a fern. I didn't eat that part. The spinach was good, too. A little overly suffocated in cream but that's what makes it taste good, right? This place is pricier than some of the other places...About $55 for 2 entrees and an appetizer. I wonder how their happy hour is...

    (4)

  • Grace L.

    The Palace Kitchen was a royal disappointment. It was one of the scarce restaurants that were serving food after midnight and we didn't have much choice. Upon entering the decor is welcoming. The dim lights are perfect for late night dining and seemed to have more nightlife than anything else in downtown. We were prompted seated but the hostess tried to seat us in-between a rowdy party so we asked to sit at a different table. When we were settled, I looked over the menu and my eyes immediately landed on the muscles in saffron sauce and I figured I would get that with a side order of the Dahlia Bread (served with balsamic and olive oil). The bf settled on the burger. When our waiter came the first thing out of his mouth was: "Just want to let you know that we're out of mussels tonight". Damnit. Nothing else caught my attention so I just settled with sharing the burger with the bf and nibbling on the bread. The bread itself was good but the olive oil they served was definitely not fresh. You know that weird flavor that EVOO gets when it sits on the shelf too long - yeah that. At that time of night you cater to drunkards who think everything tastes delicious but I hate when people serve old EVOO, especially when I pay for it! I have to say the burger was pretty great. The fries were very tasty and although I didn't indulge, their cocktails menu look quite intriguing. I'm not sure I'd be back but if you're in the area and need a late night bite, the burger should satiate your palette.

    (2)

  • Steve C.

    The good/great: Bloody Mary, Grilled Trout, Coconut Cream Pie, Warmed Greens, a Brussels Spout dish. Service was serviceable. The Bad: The Old Fashion with Rye was watery (since when does this drink get shaken??) and not interesting but for the cherry. The bar had dirty bar stink which I found to be shocking, it smelled like a dive bar. The bar helper refilled the Bloody Mary service bottle from a 1 gal old dressing bottle but left the massive drips on the outside of the bottle which for sure messed up the bottom of the frig, a very sloppy practice which tells me that training is not getting done. The table had a bad wobble which again speaks to lack of attention and probably slacking management. The happy hour drink menu seemed phoned in, like no one wanted to bother with it. My evaluation is that the kitchen is solid but still under seasons everything which is annoying. The bar was either having a bad day or it has slipped..a lot. Service was way off from my last two visits. The probable conclusion is that this place has developed management issues, use caution.

    (4)

  • Aly M.

    Boo for not being able to make a reservation for our party of 2, but at least we were still able to get a table immediately on a Friday night for dinner. The vibe in the place is interesting because it's a little hipster, and then a little not so much . . . we were definitely in the latter category. It is quite noisy, which makes it hard to talk, so this is not an ideal date place. We did like our friendly server who was good at explaining the food to us (sometimes too good--I am not a pork person and hearing him describe trotter to my husband . . . yuck). We started with the green beans appetizer and the bread. The bread is unlimited, but it still felt a little weird to pay for bread at a restaurant, even if it was only $2. It was good bread, but you had a problem--you don't want to fill up on it, but you did have to pay for it. The green beans were good, but the egg didn't add that much to them. For our main courses, I got the burger and my husband got the pork plate. My burger was good, and I liked the fries--skinny and crunchy, although some were overcooked. The burger was huge but had a good flavor. Maybe not the best I've had, but still yummy. I made sure to save some of my meal for leftovers because there was so much. For the pork plate, the veggies were not good. They seriously tasted like dirt. The potatoes were amazing, but the pork not so much. The seasoning was so-so, as was the cooking of it. We were too stuffed for dessert and nothing looked "gotta have" so we wrapped up the evening. One side note--the bathroom for the women was interesting. Definitely check it out if you get the chance and enjoy seeing what fancy-ish places do for bathrooms! Especially the bigger room in the bathroom. Good food, but nothing that we have to rave about. I would probably go elsewhere just because it was so noisy and I prefer it to be quieter for eating and a date night.

    (3)

  • Diana L.

    Habanero margarita- habanero infused tequila margarita. The type of sssizzlin sssubtle ssspice that just sssits in your throat. Yummm... Chanterelle hash- had everything I like to eat all in one plate. Potatoes, corn, avocado, and egg over easy. Muah! Enormous garlic crouton with romaine lettuce- crunch, crunch, and more crunch. All dressed with parmesan creamy dressing. Perfect bite for those hardwired to satiate their crunchy sensation. Cheesy fries- fries topped with cheddar and laid over a thin bed of what I think was steak juice. Service was really friendly and the late night happy hour at 11PM was reasonably priced.

    (5)

  • Nicole W.

    rating: 3.5/4 Couldn't leave Seattle without trying a Tom Douglas joint. We feasted on the following: goat cheese and lavender fondue w/wood grilled bread, palace olive poppers,summer vegetables,washington flat iron steak,tagliatelle w/braised leg of lamb,warm roasted beets,smoked salmon chowder,peach-wild huckleberry crisp and the dahlia triple coconut cream pie. My personal favs were the fondue & coconut cream pie.

    (4)

  • Tara G.

    One of the best dinners I've had! The service is great and the food is delicious. I enjoyed the unique menu items that you can't find at other restaurants. I had the pan fried chickpea cakes. They were amazing! They have a great specialty cocktail list too. If we are in Seattle again, we will be back here!

    (5)

  • HOWIE B.

    I go to Palace Kitchen nearly every time I visit Seattle. It's a little pricey but the quality is good. Unfortunately, on my last visit (on a busy Saturday night), several of my group's entrees were lukewarm at best, and my side dish (kale, mashed potatoes) was cold. They apologized and didn't charge for one of the entrees, which was nice and earned them 4 instead of 3 stars ;) I still like Palace Kitchen but will only go there during non-peak hours, where the odds of getting a hot entree are better.

    (4)

  • David X.

    I ordered the burger here and while it wasn't mind-blowingly good (as I believe a $15 burger should be), it was quite tasty and had delicious fries along with it. But beyond the good food, our server, Emily, was super attentive and helpful. Loved the classy, old-school vibe of this place and definitely will return.

    (4)

  • Saori T.

    This place earns 2 stars because I liked my dinner, but the rest of my party were not entirely happy with theirs. I came in for the Emerald City Comic Con with my family. We were invited guests and it was the first time we've been to Seattle, and a fan of my father in law suggested this restaurant because of his affiliation with it. Here is why Palace Kitchen earns 2 stars. 1) It was freezing cold. I'm sorry. It is 30 degrees outside. It shouldn't feel that way inside the restaurant. My family and I were wearing our coats we were so cold. We were warmer in the entrance because of the space heater in the wall. 2) The food took forever to get to us. Other people who came in after us got our dishes before we did and the food didn't come out hot either. I will never eat at this restaurant again. I thought for a multi-star restaurant we'd get better treatment.

    (2)

  • Claudine V.

    My bf and I were visiting some friends in Seattle and I had made reservations for dinner at this place. I have read so many comments about this place so we had to try this... and I'm super glad we did. The food was excellent. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees to share , we were so FULL. I will still have to try Tom Douglas' other restaurants because my stomach was blown away by this place. I am hoping Serious Pie is good too.

    (4)

  • J K.

    Wonderful food and awesome service. The fire roasted clams are a must have!

    (5)

  • Gloria G.

    After going on 3 dates with Palace so far, I have to say Tom Douglas is impressing this lady. And I'm not talking about the shiny large colorful mosaic cock, ahem, I mean rooster in the window...I'm not that shallow :) You see, I have this infatuation with the mussels. The mussels at Palace are plentiful, plump, fresh, local, and evenly cooked. I was not a mussel girl before, but Tom...yeah you clever man, you have converted me. The trout and the pecan pie did me in as well. I absolutely detest traveling into the downtown area but to satisfy these rare lusting moments I will navigate through traffic plagued by constant roadside construction, one way streets, and confusing 5 way intersections. As far as personality goes, Palace has a sophisticated vibe that is unpretentious and manages to deliver unique and flavorful dishes with attentive service. Unfortunately, like any relationship, Palace has some flaws. Although a wide variety of spirits are served, some of the cocktails taste flat. Sorry Tom, I have tasted better versions of the Moscow Mule. While I have ordered other dishes from the revolving seasonal menu and regular menu, my loyalty continues solely for the mussels and trout. Looking forward to my next late night rendezvous. On weekends, I recommend making a reservation or you will wait a an hour or two. To be continued..

    (4)

  • Shy A.

    I really liked The Palace Kitchen. The food was absolutely exquisite and the feel of the place was dark and cozy. I can say it's almost perfect. I wanted to LOVE it but our server was definitely off his game. Our menu: Crispy Pig Ear-What?!? Yes, it was delicious! The sauce that came with it was smoky with a bit of spice. I only wish we had some spicy vinegar with it then it would've been a home run! Rotisserie Chicken-OMG! The skin was salty and perfectly crisp while the meat was amazingly tender and juicy. I loved the grilled pear, the sauteed kale and mash potatoes it was served with! Palace Burger-pretty good, juicy and HUGE! Coconut Pie---THIS WAS THE BEST PART OF OUR EXPERIENCE! You MUST get this dessert. I could've and would've eaten the entire thing if the BFF woudl've let me. So, there was so much to LOVE about this place but instead I left just really liking it. I suppose if our server didn't appear to not only hate his job but also paying customers so much our LIKE would've become a LOVE for The Palace Kitchen.

    (4)

  • Kevin P.

    Delightful meal and great service. Started with a surprisingly delicious appetizer - Alabama blue grits, poached egg, mushrooms, and crisply-fried pig ears. I'm a southern boy, but I had never tasted pig ears. They made the grade. Enjoyable. Oink! Arctic char, crispy from pan searing, with parsnip purée, and organic carrots. Great combination. Tasty. Fresh. Chocolate peanut butter mousse/bar was rich. I could only eat half of it but enjoyed every bite. Add Palace to your list.

    (4)

  • Henry S.

    Went for an office party, haven't been there recently but a great space to grab a drink and a tasty bite.

    (4)

  • Neil W.

    Still not a huge fan. We stopped in for desert, OK the Coconut Cream Pie is one of the best deserts in the city. The place is always a little cold to me. I just don't get that warm feeling I get from TD's other places. They always give me a bit too cool for school attitude. I had the Butterscotch Pudding because who doesn't like Scotch and Butter? It was a disappointment. No real Scotch or Butter flavor other that the crumbles on top. It had an overwhelming citrus flavor.

    (2)

  • Gary W.

    This review is based on "Where to go at midnight when you need something sweet and a coffee". That said, on a evening out I get a thirst for a great cup of coffee and something sweet. I have two choices in mind and "Palace Kitchen" is one of those choices. I know there's a more dinner menu here and a full bar. You'll ask why I come? Well, it's because it's one of the best and I don't skimp on getting myself the best. For some reason, and I'll not delve into the specifics, there's nothing on the menu that just jumps out at me as being the best in Seattle; except they have the best coconut cream pie in Seattle. You'll always impress if you take your date to only the best and let me say topping out the night having a coffee and coconut pie can really impress if you've got a sweet tooth and caffine addiction.

    (4)

  • Stephanie B.

    Yes, Tom, I am back. Again. You can't escape me... or perhaps in this city, it is I that can't escape your food... ANYHOW, PK is my favorite spot for Happy Hour. Why? DEALS MY FRIENDS. You can get a plate of 3 of their RIDICULOUS wings for $4 along with $3-$6 cocktails (my winter favorite was their hot cider with bourbon) and on some nights, you might be able to get a special fondue - For $3 I got a ramekin filled with the most RIDICULOUSLY delicious fondutta that I have ever had, it was sprinkled with a bit of pancetta and came with a mini mountain of Dahlia grilled bread. FOR THREE DOLLARS. I was like, when I am dead, bring me here for Happy Hour Weekend at Bernie's style. I don't even know what that means because even thinking about that fondutta makes me loopy. Okay, now to my list of goodies I have enjoyed on the menu: Olive poppers: Tasty but they are salty. But they are olives, duhr. I enjoyed them but then I also enjoy the salt. Blood Orange margarita: DIG IT. Tasty and friggidy fresh. I would order this as often as possible while blood oranges are still in season. Chicken wings: GET THESE. Even if you aren't a fan of chicken on the bone (which I admit I am typically not a fan) I will still eat these. Why? The wings are so full of wood goody flavor from cooking so long, they are just too good to pass up. I also dig the coriander cream it comes with. The Burger: Good, solid burger. I still say that Quinn's is my favorite burger in this city but man, this burger was indeed pretty delightful. The biscuit with mushroom gravy: This isn't on the menu at the moment but man, is it good! Perfectly buttery biscuit, roasted brussel sprouts and I decided to have them add the ham to the plate too which made it all the more hearty and filling. The winter sangria: Not my fave. It was alright and you could smell the cinnamon in it but eh, the blood orange margarita is still my favorite although I WISH they had the cider and bourbon drink on the menu always. SO GOOD! The chocolate mousse cake: Yummy desserts come easy for these folks and this one didn't disappoint. My only sad part about dessert last time I was there was they were out of the pineapple upside down cake cocktail - no fresh pineapple juice - which made me super bummed. I told our pleasant and funny waiter that he totally broke my heart! I wanted more booze! So he uh, gave us our mousse cake for gratis. Hells yea. I have yet to have a bad experience at a TD joint and I don't think it's possible. *knocks on wood*

    (5)

  • Mason R.

    One of the most amazing burgers I've ever enjoyed. The wings as well. Truly an amazing dining experience.

    (4)

  • Lorrie M.

    I felt a little mislead since Yelp told me this was a great, late night DESSERT spot when really it was just a well rated food place. I would come back here to try the food since it's so well rated and open late (which is great!) ... but for now the 3 stars stay. I did have the much mentioned coconut cream pie, which was ... okay. The whipped cream was ... good? I guess, and the pie was a bit nonexistent. The service was a good and they have a healthy selection of draft beer (which is always important!) but overall since we were harassed coming into this joint, I wasn't super impressed. Their dessert selection is actually quite small for what it is so I really think someone should label this correctly as NOT a dessert place but just a yummy food late night spot.

    (3)

  • Jennifer O.

    I was really excited to go to this place, but it turned out to just be alright. I have eaten at Lola's and teatro zinzanni which were both really good, so I had high expectations for this place. We got there right when they opened and had to wait for about 30 minutes. They weren't that busy, but maybe they weren't totally prepared. I got chicken with sweet potatoes and it was good, but not great. My BF got short ribs, and they were also just ok. I would say if you are going to go to a Tom Douglas restaurant, maybe try a different one.

    (4)

  • Gail L.

    Palace Kitchen has the absolute worst Happy Hour in Seattle. Given all of the amazing nearby alternatives (Blue Acre, Sea Star, RN74, Ruth's Chris, Purple Cafe, & on & on), it's unreasonably arrogant for Palace Kitchen to charge me $60 for a burger & 2 small glasses of mediocre wine at 5 pm, during Happy Hour. The Happy Hour bill for my friend & I was $120.00 for only 2 burgers & 2 small glasses of unremarkable wine each. Tom Douglas is good, but If you want great food & value at a downtown Seattle Happy Hour, don't go near Palace Kitchen,

    (2)

  • Sam K.

    What sold me was the pistachios at the bar. I am easy ...after a few martinis. The pork special is what sounded interesting since it was recommended. I love pork ... but this pork was just ok imo because the portions were meh. I know ... quality over quantity, but ... it is PORK! I hate to say this but the tomato salad was more memorable then the pork dish. Anyhow, I will have to dine again to be sure, lol

    (3)

  • Scott L.

    I loved this place! Their goat cheese fondue was excellent, the beers - oh if you're in town get the Schooner. It's so good. Very very hoppy. My date loved the vegetarian options, and I got the burger. Tip - do not get the morels on the burger with blue cheese. Can't taste 'em. The burger was overdone, which kinda ruined the experience for me. That, and we were sat next to a window on a cold, breezy night.

    (3)

  • Dominic B.

    Crispy Pig Ear! Oh yeah! You have to try this appetizer! It's so full of greasy, porky, salty goodness! And the Carolina BBQ mustard dipping sauce is just awesome!!!! I came here for a late night meal on my visit to Seattle over President's Day weekend. The vibe in here is loungy, comfortable, inviting.... It's like going to a nice bar, but also being able to see the kitchen staff at work, preparing wonderful meals. To start, I had the Pig Ear... then I followed with Garlic Crouton and Romaine lettuce salad. The crouton was indeed HUGE and full of garlic-y, buttery flavor. The lettuce was crisp and the parmesan dressing was just right - not too much. I then followed with the "plin" - ravioli stuffed with roast pork and chard. So tender.... so full of flavor. The portion was easily sharable or even an entree for some people. I followed that with wood roasted meatballs. These were just plain ridiculous... 3 medium sized meatballs topped with provolone and served on a bed of spinach and salsa verde. Someone slap me!!! How could I eat dessert???? But I did. And it was BOMB! I had the chocolate potato cake. OMG! YUM! A very moist, delicious chocolate cake served with banana brownie ice cream and a RIDICULOUS peanut butter truffle. I died. I went to heaven. I saw Tom Douglas. I thanked him. This was such a satisfying meal! I can see why it's so popular. The food is fresh, balanced, and flavorful. The menu offers soooo many choices for the average eater, the foodie, and the after drink crowd. You really can't go wrong here. Delicious!!!!!!!! Iced Tea Rating: 3 stars. Lots of refills, but a weak, flavored tea.

    (4)

  • Alan M.

    They say you can discover a lot about a city by it's architecture. And while that statement may hold water, (so says the architect from a former life) I truly believe that the way to understand a city's true colors is to immerse yourself into it's dining culture and eat your way through it! In doing research about Seattle's culinary scene, one name kept popping up again and again: Tom Douglas. He's a multiple James Beard Award Winner as well as an Iron Chef Winner and Restauranteur of the Year, (he's got nine underneath his belt, and they're pretty vast in range of dining level and service). Now, I'm not Celebrity Chef Starf*#ker, but it peaks my interest when I see the success of a regional entrepreneur and to be honest, his restaurants all looked imaginative and captivating... (Tibetan Dumpling House anyone? anyone?) So the first restaurant we picked in the Douglas empire was Palace Kitchen. I don't know why, maybe it was the rave online about their Palace Burger Royale or the Goat Cheese Lavender Fondue; there was something really attractive about the melange of menu items that exuded gourmet as well as comfort, (the latter which, has become a key decision maker in dining selection and...alas, a dying breed). As you enter, you are immediately enveloped in a romantic rustic interior, an ode to it's original architectural structure with it burnt red brick walls, high wood beam ceilings and an gigantic three sided bar. The rustic quality that preserved it's previous iterations is a theme that kept popping up during our travels in the Pacific Northwest, and it is one that I am passionately fond of. In the midst of stark, jail-like restaurant interiors, (in slit-my-wrists gray colored walls that have no ability to insulate any sound whatsoever) it is a relief and instant comfort to be immersed in a warmness that opens your psyche for the feeding the senses... We started the evening with the House Sangria- a murky fuchsia colored concoction that surprisingly, tasted flavorful with a combination of tart fruitiness and wine tannins. On this occasion, it was delicious and actually unique with a stronger citrus component that was sweeter rather than tart, and had less of a cider flavor, an appealing attribute when one is trying to avoid the curly fruit adornments ever present in a mixologist's arsenal. For appetizers, we had the Goat Cheese and Lavender Fondue-it sounded so exotic, and yet the thrill of ordering it was that it could go horribly wrong! (like Laura Ashley threw up in your mouth or something)...It was super cool- really just a hint of the lavender and mostly a creamy liquid-like goat cheese fondue that you could cover generously onto the bread and apples, which were presented unpretentiously in their natural form. It was refreshing in it's airy solidity (not too heavy as an app, but still substantial without much guilt).. Palace Kitchen serves a Homemade Tagliatelle with Caramelized Beacon Hill Flowering Broccoli , Garlic, Anchovy, Pancetta and Mama Lil's Hot Peppers with Shaved Parmesan on top. Dry Pasta dishes are one of my all time favorite, and we have her a well executed dish; the Olive oil mixed with the anchovies gives it a nutty flavor, (rather than fishy) while the hot peppers give the pasta the right amount of heat. The crisp Broccoli goes so well with the chewy pasta and with eat bite, the combination is instant oral gratification. The Palace Burger Royale - half pound of Handground Chuck with thick juicy cuts of Bacon with Beecher's Cheddar (you MUST visit Beecher's if you're in Seattle-it's dairy heaven) on an Onion Bun from Dahlia Bakery (another Tom Douglas venue). I found the Burger to be well juicy and flavorful, a quintessential mouthwatering sandwich with the Bacon and Cheddar complimenting the flavor profile. The bread was delicious, if not a little big, giving the Burger a larger than life perception. As gourmet as get all without being overly complicated, it stands up well against all the over hyped Burgers proliferating F&B venues across the country catching up to the American Comfort Food revival trend. Fries cooked to perfection and served with Mayonnaise as well as Ketchup...enough said, you had me at Mayo... Getting full is such a drag, but there was no negotiation, we had to get dessert! And the dessert on our radar: The Triple Coconut Cream Pie-it had received rave reviews, fluffy, creamy Coconut Creme filling with White Chocolate Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut flakes on top. It has forever ruined any other creme pie for me, I even loved the crust, which is usually the low point in most pie dishes for me-this was crumbly and light without any heaviness that usually weighs down the filling. Thoroughly satisfied, we discovered some dishes that blew us away and more importantly, enjoy the culture of Seattle and it's ability to set the right mood for culinary consumption!!! We will be back, and next time, we're ordering dessert first!!!

    (4)

  • Robert C.

    I really like PK, torn between 4 and 5 stars. I have had the burger several times, ususally getting it to go.It has been consistently good. We have dined in 2x, once a year ago for SRW, had the burger and a roasted cod dish that was excellent. Most recently my wife daughter and I went kinda late after the wife and I checked into the Warwick. (My daughter lives on pill hill, lucky her.) We had the olives (yummy), the smoked chicken wings (awesome), the wife and I had the burger with the beechers cheddar. Ordered it medium, it came well (very well) done. Our server (whose name eludes me but was very good) promptly replaced it with a med rare/med one that was spot on, the fries rock, and we got more fresh hot fries with the second burger (woohoo) The aioli is tasty and I like the pickled tomato. The kid is vegetarian, and had a roasted squash dish that was remarkable, just fantastic. We will continue visiting PK when the opportuniy arises.

    (4)

  • Remington M.

    This place is Gold. See I'm the type of guy who will give you a good tip as long as you keep the beer and water coming but stay th fuck out of my face when I'm eating. I don't care how hot a waitress you are I don't want to small talk while I'm stuffing my face with a 40 dollar trout and they get that here, not to mention you don't have to wait a long time for food so there isn't that long awkward moment where the convo gets stale because we're all wondering WTF is my food but don't want tobe an ass while seriously considering doing so for the sake of the collective. Oh and the burgers kick ass too.

    (4)

  • Melissa R.

    I recently went here for the first time for happy hour before seeing a movie at Cinerama. I follow a vegan diet, and am accustomed to having few (if any) choices on a happy hour menu but am always willing to give it a try anyway. The only item on the happy hour menu that didn't have meat on it (other than a salad that had truffles on it -- gross!) was cheese fries, minus the cheese. I mentioned to the bartender that I don't eat cheese, and asked whether I could order the cheese fries without the cheese. I should pause here to say that I am not the type of person that expects people to bend over backwards to accommodate my dietary choices, I usually make do - with a simple request as this one and when it states "no substitutions" on a menu I also comply with that. I was brought an order of plain fries and they were actually pretty tasty. However, when the bill came I had been charged full price rather than the happy hour price. Unfortunately the bartender did the "drop and run", so I couldn't risk missing the movie to ask about the charges. I do have a pet peeve that so many places are happy to remove ingredients and not adjust your price whatsoever, but if you want to add anything to a menu item they always charge you. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it? I also wasn't too impressed with the service - it was really hard to place an order, much less ask any questions. Not what I'd expect from a Tom Douglas restaurant.

    (2)

  • Marc W.

    I went here with a work colleague b/c our meetings had run past 9:30pm and we were too late to try one of the big seafood restaurants near the water b/c they close at 10pm. Seattle people need their sleep I guess. So we found this place after asking a few other places what might still be open. It is dark inside like a bar with dark bricks and wood work. I had the Palace burger royale. A play on royal with cheese dialogue in Pulp Fiction, perhaps? It was really well done and tastey. The french fries were perfectly done. With that I had the Odin ruby and Diamond knot ales which were great. The service was very nice and professional. Not too expensive either. I'd go again for sure.

    (4)

  • Tom C.

    I heard this was a place that had a great burger, expensive, but a good gourmet burger and had to try it - so I did. The burger is definitely good, but I dont think it's worth it twice. The rest of the menu is not necessarily anything that really speaks to me, so its probably not a place I would return to for that expensive of a burger.

    (3)

  • Beau S.

    I have eaten here a few times now and I have been very happy with the food and drinks. I highly recommend the Fondue as a starter and the Royale burger is extremely good. if this is your first Tom Douglas restaurant you have to get the Coconut Cream pie as a desert but, I had the Rhubarb crisp this last time and it was unreal and perfect. The service is always good also! The only thing I don't like is that they don't take reservations so get there early or late.

    (4)

  • Jen B.

    I had the baby lettuce salad & halibut, my friends had the flat iron steak, a palace burger, and the trout. Honestly, we all just shut the hell up and ate. It was SO good. Nothing was bad or even kind of halfway bad. Even my salad was so good I could've rubbed it all over my, well.. never mind. The waitress recommended a drink which I hated- the cherry blossom, but then didn't charge me (why I keep trying cherry drinks, I don't know), but ended up getting a french kiss and sharing a dark & stormy (mmmm). I also liked sitting next to the window- it's a perfect view for ppl watching, especially when it's the weekend and people are out wandering. The atmosphere is nice and warm..darkly lit with simple white candles...perfect.

    (5)

  • Camron M.

    I have a hunch that if I actually came here for dinner, I would rate it five stars. What happened instead, is we went to The Coterie Room. Horrible mistake. We killed time here before a show at Jazz Alley and liked our waiter/bartender and drinks so much that we decided to return after the show. When we returned, our waiter/bartender remembered our drinks (I know, I'm easily impressed). We ordered dessert, too, which was spectacular (huckleberry tart). We will return. This time to order dinner!

    (4)

  • Dan K.

    I love Palace Kitchen. We are always greeted by friendly faces. The food is solid, and the service is prompt. Its money well spent.

    (5)

  • Faith Y.

    This was quite a delicious start to my foray into Seattle Restaurant Week 2010. To my knowledge, almost all the Tom Douglas restaurants are participating. And do you know what happens when 3 friends order off the SRW menu? That's right, I got to taste 3 appetizers, 3 entrees AND 3 desserts all in one go. Now that's genius. Their menu online isn't the most updated, they let you choose ANY of the desserts on their menu as your 3rd course! Sweet! (literally) The standouts were the flat iron steak, the black & tan Irish stout cake and the cherry blossom cocktail. Steak was seared perfectly and a gorgeous blushing red in the middle with soft mashed potatoes and asparagus. And the dessert came with a shot of the Irish stout, like woah. I downed it before digging into the fluffy chocolate cake with choco ganache drizzled on top and savoring the sharp black/tan ice-cream on the side. But before all that, I started off the night with a lovely cherry blossom cocktail that was just the right mix of sweet and alchy with a brandied cherry at the bottom of the glass. Very Sex and the City (ok, I've never seen that show but I imagine this is what they'd drink.) The rest of the dishes were pretty good but nothing too memorable. As a starter, I had the pork & dungeness crab sausage and didn't taste the crab at all but smashed peas were tasty. Spring onion soup was a lot lighter than French onion and at least they used Beecher's cheese on the arugula salad. Really dim lighting, short but just attentive enough service and hello, one of the ladies bathroom stalls has a full-length mirror and curtains. Why? Who knows! Seriously check out some of the participating restaurants during these 2 weeks, I probably saved $15 getting 3 full-sized courses for $25. Mmmm On another random note, my dad used to own Nara Grill across the street over 7 years ago. It makes me a sad panda to see how run down it's become ...

    (4)

  • Kim N.

    I have a friend who said this was her regular grub and watering hole for years. We came in for drinks after walking for hours in the drizzle of downtown. Sitting at the bar, I had remembered from my coworker that they do a lot of their cocktail produce/infusions/what not in house and was excited to try some. It was pretty packed but we managed to find two seats at the end near the kitchen. After perusing the menu, and hanging out for an hour or so we got: - cherry blossom vodka, lemon, muscato d'asti, brandied cherry - dark & stormy spicy ginger ale, goslings rum - hibiscus no-jito hibiscus syrup, lime, mint, sprite, club soda If we didnt have dinner plans elsewhere I could see tying one on here and just snacking the whole night. Unfortunately we never had the chance to go back and try the food, but by this point I'd tried most of Tom Douglas' places already. The bonus? Tom Douglas himself made an appearance at the bar. He's a large dude, vking-esque in stature. I guess with the number of his restaurants I hit in such a short time, I was on a groupie like tour of his culinary prowess. Next time I come back for the food, and also hit Serious Pie to boot.

    (4)

  • Flora R.

    This is long and far over due. I went quite some time back and I wish I could actually rate the food but unfortunately I was never offered more than just appetizers.. Where do I start? We were seated and shortly after our server did come by as ask us for drinks. My boyfriend ordered and I was waiting for my girlfriend to come so we could maybe share a bottle. By the time my bf's drink had arrived, my gf was here and we had had time to decide against a bottle. Our server dropped off the drink asked me if I decided and walked away... Didn't acknowledge out other guest. She came back asked if we wanted apps. Before she slipped away i asked her to take a drink order for my friend, since it seems like she still didn't notice the third person AND also asked for a new drink for the bf. Our apps came.. We ordered mussels and some wagyu beef app. I wasn't eating land animals at the time, so I have no idea how that was, but kudos on the mussels. We never saw our server again. Totally MIA. The SA came by cleaned off our plates. We waited....and waited....then the SA came by again and we kindly asked for a dessert menu...just to look, you know, starring at the dinner menu for the last hour without being able to order anything from it..a little sad. Now you might ask, why didn't we find someone to help us? Catching up and chatting and just hanging out. Time flies. And to be honest, I don't think I should have to find someone to come check up on us after we've received and eaten our apps, and our table has been cleared. She finally came, dropped off our check and that was it. We paid, we left. I'm astounded that we were never offered entrees, drinks, ANYTHING. I guess no happy endings for us palace kitchen.

    (2)

  • Talin S.

    Went to this restaurant a year ago when visiting Seattle with friends. it was SO good that we recently talked about it. So I had to come on yelp and give it my 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Melissa F.

    I totally didn't get it when I walked in. Yeah, it looke dlike a nice place but it didn't look amazing by any means. But here I am, solo traveller, walking up the the bar at happy hour and I take a seat. The service was SO friendly and just let me do my own thing. Not insistent, not pushy- just laz and let me enjoy myself solo. Struck up conversation only when it was comfortable and let me be for the most part. Had some items off the happy hour menu and the food was pretty good. Didn't try the main menu but I'm sure I would have been happy with that too. I liked the open-ish kitchen space. The bar lets you snack on pistachios and while the liqour is extensive the draght beer and wine list is small. The bartender Eric made me a going away shot and was super lovely. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. Thanks for a final meal, Palace Kitchen.

    (4)

  • Midnight B.

    My biggest problem here was that I couldn't continue eating. I reached the point where I literally could not eat another bite. My husband and I choose to have their curry specials which was to die for. Perfect blend of spices, along with a spicy kick. the sweet potato curry was spicy and perfect to every last bite. we also had the chicken curry which was a tomato butter cream base, served with naan. Oh MY! This is a series of restaurants by Tom Douglas who apparently is this amazing chef that has restaurants all over Seattle. Try all of them!

    (5)

  • Veronica S.

    Only went here for desserts. I think the desserts are around a 3.5. Was excited to try their famous Triple Coconut Cream Pie...although it was good, I felt like it was just tons of cream with coconut..I didn't see the pie or crust anywhere (was there even any?) Also got the chocolate mousse dessert. definitely yummy but nothing out of the ordinary. I definitely want to come here again and try the food. In terms of service and ambiance, this place is good and seems like a good spot for friend outings, a date, or even a good place to just grab drinks at their gorgeous bar :)

    (3)

  • Brian G.

    Came here while visiting Seattle on business, lured by the high Yelp reviews and proximity to The Westin. Despite the restaurant being packed, they were able to seat me quickly at the bar and had my order into the kitchen within minutes. The steak was a little small for the price (maybe 9-10 oz., being generous) but very tasty, and the coconut pie really is as good as the other reviews rave about. Staff was friendly and prompt, prices were fair for food of this quality. Ambiance was a little noisy and quite dark, but the decor and views to the open kitchen were a plus. Well worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Monet J.

    Stopped in for cocktails and dessert. Left very happy. Sat in the bar area and was immediately recognized and presented with menus. Date had a basic gin and coke, I had the cucumber jalapeno margarita. His drink was good, my margarita lacked the spice I was expecting but the cucumber element made it very refreshing. As for dessert, we ordered the coconut cream pie and the apricot brown betty. both were so good it almost inspired me to do the happy food hump dance but, as i was not in my own house, i kept it classy and just smiled. Kind of proud of that restraint. We'll definitely come back again for dessert again. I'll update the review later for dinner.

    (5)

  • Teresa J.

    Palace Kitchen used to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle, but I've fallen out of love. The decor and ambiance are still great, and the service is still good, but I've had bad food the last two times I dined there. Woe is me! Just last weekend we went for happy hour and dinner. We sat at the bar. Our cocktails and the goat cheese fondue appetizer were dandy. We ordered the farro entree to split for our meal and there was a long black hair in it! Thank goodness it was sticking out of the food and trailing off the plate because I probably woulda puked if I'd bitten into it. There was also a smaller hair in it, which we might have just pulled out and overlooked, if we hadn't then spotted the long one. We sent the farro back, of course, and they comped us on the bill, which they should have, but guess what? Our second try for the entree got us a dish that was way too salty. And I like salt. It would have been really freakin' good, if not for that. Previously, I was in Seattle over Memorial Day, and I had dinner at Palace Kitchen then, too. I don't remember exactly what I had--whatever was vegetarian--because it also was way too salty. I mean, I felt like my face was going to collapse. Two strikes and they're out. It's time for me to move on and find a new fave in Seattle for dinner and drinks. Palace Kitchen, I wish you the best.

    (2)

  • Andrew L.

    Indulgence! If there was a one word review option, this would be it. It's always a pleasure to find a restaurant which fulfills the definition of that word, and Tom Douglas puts his best plate forward, for this bistro style affair. What did we have? Appetizer: Palace Olive Poppers & Seared Scallops. Entrée: Pan Roasted Black Cod (Hers) & Palace Burger Royale (Mine) Dessert: Little Ice Cream Sandwiches & Gateau Basque. The appetizer did exactly what it was supposed to; it wet our mouths with the expectation of good food. The Olive poppers were little bites of olive perfection, lightly battered olives, which are nicely stuffed; we promptly disregarded our manners, and just stabbed our forks into them. The seared scallops, which totaled three, wasn't amazing in terms of seafood, but it was tasty, and worth getting if you want some well prepped scallops; but I'm going to mix it up the next time I'm back here. The Entrée... I had the burger, which was cooked medium rare by default. It was a darn good burger, with lots of fries, options in cheese and bacon, and by the time you put everything on it, my best advice is to open wide, it's a tall burger. It's 8 ounces of fun for your taste buds, the beef they use also tasted different, and in a very good way, leaner and more flavorful; and there isn't any reason to not enjoy it. Hers was the Black Cod; I only had a small bite, but it tasted pretty darn good; she ate it quickly, and explained how much she enjoyed it, so I'm going to let that be its own explanation. I did notice that they gave her a large chuck of pork belly, which worked with the fish (to my surprise). Dessert! This time, I didn't fail, and this is where indulgence takes center stage. Little Ice Cream Sandwiches were chocolate chip cookies with a nice scoop of creamy ice creamy goodness. I think that it complemented our second dessert, the Gateau Basque, which had nicely spiced apple flavors, caramel and ginger flavors, which worked great with the ice cream. These two worked out great! All in all, it was a great dinner, and in terms of great restaurants, I like places where I can just simply go, have a great meal, and not have it get in the way of great conversations. Go here, take a girl or guy, take a group, take kids, take adults, take adults who are kids, just go, it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Edouard M.

    It's pretty damning when the best compliment you can make about a restaurant is that it's close to your hotel. Sadly, that's true of this place: It's close to the Westin. I guess that counts for something. Otherwise, the food is bland and pricy (fyi I had the raviolis and the cod: not bad, just bland). On the plus side, they have a nice choice of local beers, and the waitress was very nice.

    (2)

  • Shannon K.

    I've now been to Palace Kitchen twice. The first time was just okay, and the second time...well, let's just say I won't be going back. Let me start by saying that this was my birthday and I was meeting a friend for drinks and a snack after work. My friend arrived first, presents in hand, and asked if we could have a small table so we wouldn't take up the bar opening presents. The manager was incredibly rude to her and told her absolutely not, even though there were only two other people in the whole place. When I arrived a few minutes later, the same manager was taking up the whole entrance talking with some people he apparently knew and wouldn't even pay enough attention to me to move so I could step inside. I had to say "excuse me" several times to even get past him. When my friend informed me we couldn't have a table, the manager was within earshot and decided to then offer us a table with a serious attitude. He made sure we knew we couldn't have any happy hour items if we were at a table, which was fine. Then, he proceeded to seat us, ignore us for nearly 20 minutes before taking our drink order, and was then rude the rest of the time we were there. I will NEVER go back here. If that's the way the manager is going to treat me on my birthday when all he has is an empty restaurant to deal with, then they don't deserve my business. Unless you want to be treated like crap, go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • drea m.

    Great atmosphere, drinks were delicious, as was the food. Best part was the service, our server went above and beyond!

    (4)

  • Alrick F.

    I am a big fan of Palace Kitchen and my coworkers always raved about it. I come here probably every 3-6 months even though their menus have not changed much since 3 years ago. Everything is delicious! I've tried most things on the Appetizer and Entrees list. The thing that people never dislike is the roasted half chicken. It is a really large portion size and very tender and well seasoned. My favorite appetizer is the veal ravioli with chard but I remember that the first time I had it, the appetizer size was so large I thought it was an entree. However, this time I got the appetizer size and it was small (and much smaller than last time). It is still filling because it is all carbs and protein, but I would've liked more. The bad thing is that they don't take reservations and it gets pretty busy around 7pm even on weekdays so try to get there early or late (8:30pm and beyond)

    (5)

  • Dave N.

    We stopped here after dinner because I've been craving some back home Kansas City Bouevard Wheat beer!! Palace Kitchen has a great atmosphere, everyone was very welcoming and the plate of beet salad was really good!

    (5)

  • Nancy Q.

    I found out the secret ingredient. OIL! I do not know how but the entire was oily. I got burgers, fries, and root beer soda. Okay so the soda was not oily, but the buns were covered in oil making it difficult to eat and nasty. Of the course were oily, so that i understand. But I expected better from Tom Douglas; his other restaurant Lola, but was surely let down. I was really excited to eat here too, it was only a block from the hotel; which would of made it a great go to place, but the food lacked too much to want to come back. They have nice service. OVERLY salty fries. Plain burgers, nothing 'wow' just oily. Palace Kitchen & Serious Pie use too much salt in their food for my liking. NOT to chef there are other seasonings to use than salt.

    (3)

  • Nique F.

    Over-rated. Not a place I'd recommend among the plethora of amazing restaurants in Seattle. The menu was just so-so, nothing too creative, kind of your typical Northwest menu. I went with a party of 6 and somehow we each ended up owing $50, with just 1 entree each and a shared bottle of wine. We were perplexed because the food wasn't that great. Left a bad taste in our mouth. I must say, the service was pretty good, though not very personable staff because they are too busy to really spend too much time at any one table. But, everything came out on time and our wine and water glasses were always filled. I just didn't like the whole attitude of the place...like the customers were an inconvenience, just getting in the way. I was stoked to try out one of Tom Douglas' places, but I think I should trust my gut and go to Serious Pie next time.

    (2)

  • Manny F.

    Rediscovered this spot again, forgot it was a great late night spot for food. It used to be the local walk from Westin, walk from the Hyatt makes it refreshing if its not raining too hard. The fish was great, appetizers were right too.

    (4)

  • Luca T.

    Just like all the other Douglas restaurants that I tried (except Lola) this place is overrated and the food is terrible! The pork sausage tasted burned and I could barely taste the sausage... practically, I paid for a burned soup with soft crostini. Then the hamburger and the french fries were served cold and was the worst hamburger I have never tried so far in Seattle. I'm giving 2 stars only for the service that was OK otherwise for this place 1 star would already be too much.

    (2)

  • Brooke K.

    Went here after reviewing the Yelp reviews. The service is amazing but the food is lackluster. We had the Pork and chard ravioli, kobe beef, lavender and goat cheese fondue and the goat cheese olives for our dinner. The beef had good flavor but none of it was great and the ravioli was watery. For dessert I had the chocolate pudding which was amazing and my husband had the coconut pie which tasted like crisco. All around, if you love good flavors, this place is a flop. I know they hype around his restaurants but I feel like they rely on the hype and name and aren't using quality chefs to execute.

    (2)

  • Jeanny M.

    The place is really really dark, but we were seated quickly for a Sunday dinner whereas the other TD locations had waits. We ordered the salmon, halibut, and hangar steak. They started us off with some bread and tasty oil dippy stuffs with olives. The steak was quite tender, but the green bean casserole was rather salty. The two entrees' portions of fish seemed really small. The halibut was resting in a thin broth on a plate along with some squash (they gave my hub a large soup spoon for it, I guess, why not put it in a soup bowl?)..but I'm turned off by that kind of runny watery stuff, even if it may have flavor. His food was pretty good though. Our third, with the salmon, had the smallest portion. It LOOKED cute, sitting on a bed of grits (yum), but cute also means it was very smaaaaall. I was watching him to see if he'd say anything, but he didn't..however he ate kind of slow (we were all talking a lot though). In the end he said it tasted good..but I would have had a real hard time if I ordered one of those fish dishes! Afterwards, we ordered some chocolate cake and the famous coconut cream pie. I don't even like coconut all that much, but it was good, nothing at all to freak out over. However, I was in LOVE with the chocolate-fig cake. I WILL freak out over the chocolate cake. It was sooooo awesome. Would eat again. Right. Now. I visited the large restroom which was pretty well furnished and clean, both classy and a little sexy (dim lighting, curtain, large mirror) at the same time. In sum, I'll mark off yet another Tom Douglas restaurant, but this one wasn't my favorite. But if I DO go back, I'll order what the table next to us did....they shared a cheese plate and each ordered the burger (the burgers looked awesome). I think that's the way to do it.

    (4)

  • L W.

    The food at this restaurant is really good. Let me put that out there. I will never be eating there again. And, I do not plan on eating at any of the other restaurants in the group nor do I plan on recommending any of them to any of my friends. The reason for this is not that the service was bad, it was in fact good. Our server, Emily, was really nice and knowledgeable about the food. My issue with the restaurant occurred when I saw members of the staff, including my waitress eating with their fingers behind the kitchen line. I also saw a cook pick something out of his mouth with his fingernail and continue to cook. When I asked the woman who greeted us at the door to see a manager she informed me that she was, in fact, the manager. When I asked if she knew that her staff eats in plain view of the customers, she told me that they were eating dinner and that was the only place that they had to eat. She then explained to me that they were having family meal and started to patronize me with the description of what a "family meal" is when I then stopped her and explained that I have quite a bit of experience in restaurant kitchens. She then told me that everyone complies with the code by washing their hands, but since I never saw any hand washing, I cannot verify it. I can only verify what I saw. And so, I have no reason to patronize the establishment and can only hope that I do not get any viruses or diseases from the absolutely disgusting behavior that I witnessed here.

    (2)

  • Evelyn F.

    Came in for happy hour on a Tuesday at 5. Had the place nearly to ourselves, then by 6:30 it was packed. Off the HH menu, ranked most favorite to least, we had the chicken wings, bibb salad and brussel sprouts, and the cheese fries. The wings and salad were awesome, the brussels were good but I think they'd be better if they were crispier, and there really should be more cheese on those fries. Our drinks, the house wines, sangria and bloody mary were all a good deal and tasted fine. We split the palace burger and it was alright, not as good as we were hoping. The service was very attentive and I'd love to come back and try more entrees out. A great place I would come back to relax post-work or pre-funk a flick at the nearby Cinerama.

    (4)

  • Nakia K.

    Such delicious food! I (along with everyone else I dined with) ordered the Palace Burger Royale and it was amazing. I thought the service was great as well. The interior of the restaurant was a little dark - so keep that in mind if you wear glasses to read like I do. I would definitely visit again. I'd like to try the other items on the menu but the burger was so good, I would probably have a hard time straying from it.

    (5)

  • Lauren A.

    I am so glad that I stopped here while in town, it turned out to be one of the best meals I enjoyed in Seattle. Despite its foreboding sign out front, Palace Kitchen is a slightly upscale joint that offers unique dishes and cocktails with a sophisticated wine list. The beet salad was different from any other I'd had before, quickly surpassing others in the first bite. Other highlights include the seasonal jalapeño cucumber margarita, the cheese plate, the king salmon and the dado fiore martini. Although I was a bit skeptical at first, I felt as though I had seen most of these dishes at various restaurants throughout Orange County, I was convinced of its worth after a closer look; don't be fooled, this place is unlike any other. Palace Kitchen is a great place to spend an evening with good company over a long, leisurely meal.

    (5)

  • Geoff H.

    Had a great meal here but when we returned our son wasn't allowed to buy drinks with a uk driving licence as ID!!!! He can hire a car in America with this but it's not good enough for the palace kitchen?! Shame because our first visit was good. Won't be going back now.

    (2)

  • Nick S.

    The Snoqualmie Haystack Hefeweizen on draught was great. As for the steak dinner, the meat was cooked as ordered along with the rest of the dish. I don't have many complains, JUST COMPLIMENTS. The downside is the dish overall was designed for the standard Seattle date night girly male that can't cut his own steak (the flat iron was cut up, seriously?). When using the steak dish as a guide, it seems you DO NOT get a good balance of flavor (good, different) and proportion (small) to price ratio. Apparently, the desserts and burger are supposed to be delicious. Add on the Snoqualmie beer and you may have something. Regardless, I don't know if that is enough to make me go back.

    (3)

  • Bamf A.

    It's really hard to decide between three and four stars for the Palace Kitchen. It's definitely really good. My server was very friendly, and seemed totally capable of discussing the menus & was informed on details, which I always like to see. The decor is weird, very dark and open but relaxing & warm feeling. They don't have a great wine selection, but there is a full bar. The lavender goat cheese fondue is pretty good. Lavender is so rarely used in restaurants and this dish, though I did enjoy it, showed me why. It's an odd flavor, and though it definitely didn't overpower the tangy goat cheese, it was just a bit off. I felt like the more I ate it the more I didn't like it. Not to say that in the end I didn't like it, it was pretty good, just didn't excite me as much as goat cheese tends to. And the french bread that came with it was like, charred & I wasn't too into that. I could see the flavor effect they were going for, but it didn't really resinate correctly with me. Their house infused balsamic olive oil was okay, but I didn't really get a balsamic flavor from it at all. And I thought it definitely needed some garlic. The bread that came with it was two loaves, one your basic french bread, and the other was a pecan flax seed bread. I thought it was pretty good, and flax seeds are really good for you. But to be honest, I don't go out to eat to have what might be the best thing for me. And the taste of flax was really prevalent. I do love pecans though, so I managed to make some kind of dent in it. I had a starter caesar too, which is a half portion of their regular caesar, and it was still a good size and very good. It was one of the best caesars I've ever eaten. It was on a quarter head of romaine. It was aesthetically pleasing but I am not the biggest fan of partially whole heads of romaine. It is kind of hard to eat because it doesn't cut easily with a fork & it's awkward to use a knife on a salad, in my opinion. It came with two little lemon wedges, which were not necessary for the salad, since the dressing was perfectly lemon-y. They advertised this 'giant crouton' which I liked the idea of, but not the execution because it was very tough and hard to bite through. I think if you're going to do a giant crouton that's more than one bites worth, you need it to be soft so it's not difficult and messy for the customer to eat. For dinner I ordered the trout, which was brought to me with the head & skeleton still attached, which I thought was really cool. It was lined on the inside with some thyme and lemon and the skin was charred. The server offered to filet it for me by tableside, and it was served with mashed potatoes and a mix of sauteed vegetables. The vegetables were under seasoned for sure, and the potatoes were good, but definitely could have used a little more butter & salt. I was overall happy with my entree, but not blown away at all. My boyfriend ordered the hanger steak, which is an odd choice for the sole steak on the menu. It's a chewy cut and that definitely wasn't eliminated here. The steak I would never order now, having tried it. I really wanted to try the white chocolate coconut creme pie, because reviews lead me to believe it's pretty satisfying. But unfortunately, I was waaay too full to consider such a thing. I'll have to go back and see if this pie could bump my three star review to four.

    (3)

  • Lily S.

    It's not everyday I give 5 stars, so you guys better take this one and relish it. Salmon - excellent Burger - excellent (no, I did not eat both) Dark & stormy - excellent Service - excellent Being able to watch the flurry of activity in the kitchen - excellent Thanks again, Palace Kitchen. You saved my appetite last nite.

    (5)

  • Kim C.

    What an amazing meal! The food was impeccable. We got the cheese plate (5 phenomenal choices) and the prosciutto to start. I had the rotisserie chicken and it was incredible. The chicken was moist; the greens were perfectly seasoned and the mashed potatoes were like butter. Everyone was wild about their meals and we could not have a conversation because after each bite you had to say "this is so good." A few of my friends ordered dessert and raved about them too. The staff was incredibly friendly and kept coming over and checking on us. The kitchen is open and in the middle of the restaurant so we made sure to let the chef and his staff know how amazing the meal was. A laid back atmosphere with the most fantastic food. The bill was not that expensive considering we had two appetizers, a couple of drinks each and a few desserts. What a star in the Seattle dining scene

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    Absolutely everything was superb. Not even sure what to recommend, because I loved it all. Not only the best late night eatery, but easily one of the best options at any time.

    (5)

  • Ajay R.

    Had dinner here on out last night in Seattle and it was decent enough. The cocktails were great and the ambiance was good. We had the cauliflower soup and the roasted squash which were surprisingly good. Then we had the applewood smoked chicken which I did not particularly like, but that might just be me and my dislike for applewood smoked anything.

    (3)

  • Laura B.

    Best burger in the city, hands down. Olive poppers are also incredibly tasty. Wings are OK (very different from what you would expect) and lavender fondue is pretty good. They serve food incredibly late, so I love having my husband swing by this place for takeout on his way home after the restaurant he works at closes.

    (4)

  • Philip T.

    Went for late night dining 2 Saturdays ago. Got right in, great wait-person her suggestions were right on. Will go back.

    (4)

  • Nick H.

    I came here with a friend for a quick bite before catching a movie at Cinerama across the street. We rolled in on a weeknight shortly after opening and had no problem getting a spot at the bar. The fancy-pants happy hour appetizers weren't calling out to me (although the goat cheese fondue was tempting) so I ordered their burger. It was pretty badass. I asked for some blue cheese on it and it came with a huge mound! It was juicy, tender and tangy. It was quite filling too--I barely finished it. On the side it comes with an enormous mound of fries. Like, seriously more than could reasonably be considered healthy. Next time I will ask them not to super-size it. The service was fast and friendly--and the bar staff made sure we were adequately liquored up.

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    There are so many things working well together about this place. I would expect bias in both directions out of myself when walking in here--maybe judge it more harshly due to all the hype Tom Douglas' career has generated, or maybe judge it more charitably due to all the hype Tom Douglas' career has generated. It could go either way, really. I'd like to think I walked in distracted enough to be impartial. First of all, the location pleases me for reasons that have nothing to do with eating or drinking here. I go to Jazz Alley fairly regularly, and, sorry, Dimitrious, but there's no point eating there with the prices and quality being what they are. So, to have dinner and a show working together, you rely on the Palace. That makes it almost indispensable. And any place under the Monorail is alright by me. Add to it the immediacy of the Cinerama and this place is so handy because it connects so well with other stuff that's fun to do. That doesn't by itself make it better than comparable places, but it does give my enthusiasm a little boost. First of all, there's nothing fussy about the place. You walk in, and it's nicely appointed, but you can feel equally at home in a tie or in flip-flops (within reason). No tablecoths, comfortable and understated furniture. Just the right amount of formality for sure. Walk back to the loo and there's a huge stack of applewood sticks ready to stoke the grill. Which actually forces me to change the first of all. The first of all is not the unfussiness. First of all, from outside the place, 15 feet away in any direction, you smell that tart smoky applewood burning. You're in the mood for food at that point. Even if you're not hungry. The front staff are kind of an offbeat bunch, in an amusing and fun way. Our waitress warmly said "thank you" after everything we ordered. Never seen that before. The menu's very sharply laid out--cheese plate on the appetizer side and transposed to the dessert menu later. Nice variety of appetizers from all the food groups. We had the hanger steak (beautifully seared and seasoned), the $14 burger (spectacular fries, didn't get a bite), the fondue (sweet, creamy, beautiftul rustic presentation), and the whole idaho trout (plated on a small steel skillet, eye lookin atcha, perfectly seasoned with tarragon, lemon, and olive oil. And applewood smoke. So fun to pick apart. Truly a champion dish, though one at first glance we all said we could just as easily make at home). We started with the mussels. Great mussels--no tossers, and richly seasoned with onions and chorizo. Hudson Public, for one, has stolen this recipe to wondrous effect. Imitation and flattery and all that. And chorizo. Mmmm. The wine list is well-considered also; lots of west coast delights both prominent and obscure, from all price points. Also a good spread of imported bottles. Each couple paid about $70 for all this goodness and joy, with the wine. Honestly, if it had cost as much as some places charge for this amount of effort, I'd cut a star and not plan on heading back so soon. But everything was executed just the way I like to see it executed, and they were gentle with the credit card. I'll not only be back, I'll add it to the regular rotation.

    (4)

  • Nelson Y.

    I love their appetizer/happy hour specials, especially when they had their "spam"-centered menu. AMAZING. Cool ambiance, never had dinner here but will soon.

    (4)

  • Christine Z.

    I have a strong love for Tom Douglas! He is an amazing chef, IMO! With that being said, I enjoy any opportunity I get to indulge in his great food! The BF took me to Palace Kitchen to kick off my birthday (read: birthWEEK, maybe even birthMONTH) celebrations. We were both very excited to check out TD's Palace Kitchen, which won him Best New Restaurant (in '96) by the James Beard Foundation. We went on a Sunday evening, without reservations. We didn't have any problems being sat - we were offered a nice intimate booth. I ordered a Jalisco Holiday to sip on while we studied the menu. The cocktail was DELISH - tequila, pomegranate, ginger and lime! I love when cocktails are handcrafted to near-perfection, which this one was *sigh We decided to share grilled chicken wings and walnut bread with oil & vinegar. The walnut bread had such a delightful crunch and the oil and vinegar were fruity! Yum! The grilled chicken wings were amazing! The order came with the three largest wings I have ever seen! And, boy were they juicy! The coriander sauce and "Bleu Cheese" sauce, both made in-house, were flavorful and complimented the wings very nicely! We had to roll up our sleeves for these wings; our fingers were covered in sauce - thankfully, we were given warm, wet towels before having to ask. As for entrees, the BF chose the Burger Royale and I chose the rotisserie chicken. The burger came out with the biggest heaping pile of matchstick fries! The fries were crispy and perfectly salted. The BF said the 1/2lb burger was cooked med-rare (perfect!) and was real juicy, but because it was so juicy, the bun became too soggy! The rotisserie chicken (1/2 a chicken, my GAWD it was huge) was so juicy and very flavorful. The sour cream and butter mashed potatoes were good, as were the braised greens. But, unfortunately, neither of our entrees blew our minds, as we had anticipated. I really wanted to try the much talked about coconut cream pie, but I was stuffed after all that food (I ended up getting my chicken boxed up) So, I did the next best thing - I ordered a slice to go! Let me tell you - the coconut cream pie is the ISH! OMG - it was light and oh so heavenly! It was a great way to cap off a TD dinner! The service at Palace Kitchen was fabulous. I loved the intimate, dimly lit booth the BF and I canoodled in. I loved the cocktail I sipped on. I loved the grilled chicken wings. I loved the coconut cream pie. I just didn't love my entree (and neither did the BF). But believe me - I still love Tom Douglas!

    (4)

  • Tiffany S.

    After reading some negative comments about the service, I was tentative. But I had read enough praise about the food to suppress my worry. My hesitation melted away as soon as we entered the room. From hostess to bartender to server, we were met with smiles, enthusiasm, and recommendations. The drinks were wonderful. I had the grapefruit gimlet and my hubby tried the salt and pepper martini. It was like the bartender read his mind when she offered habanero-stuffed olives for his tini. I would order either one on a future visit. We then ordered the mussels, and the goat cheese and lavender fondue. None of these ingredients are typically things that we get excited about, but the dishes were unreal. My only regret was not having more bread to mop up the abundant mussel juices. After savoring the starters, we moved on to a burger (him) and flat iron steak (me), both of which I highly recommend. The mashed potatoes and greens that accompanied my steak were the perfect complement. We were absolutely stuffed, and ready to ask for the check when our server brought us a slice of the coconut cream pie. Oh.My.Gosh. We found room for this amazing treat, and I think I dreamed about it that night. I'm already plotting to find an occasion to go back...

    (4)

  • Lisa P.

    Dressed up on a Friday night, my best friends and I decided to dine at Palace Kitchen. The place: Rustic and with dimmed lighting, this restaurant is perfect for a quiet night of great food with your friends! If you fancy a drink, there is also the bar. The food: Goat Cheese and Lavender Fondue: Amazing. It came with cubed pieces of bread that's from their own bakery. It had a nice crunchy crust and soft center, drizzled over with olive oil. The apples were very sweet and refreshing. The flavor of the goat cheese was mild and did not overpower the palate. You can even taste the hint of lavender! If you love cheese, you have to try this! Wood Grilled Chicken Wings: The smokey flavor of the chicken was to die for! My friends and I were addicted to the sauces that come along with the chicken. We even asked for extra to dip our fries in. My advice: DO IT. Palace Burger Royale: The burger came with a LOT of fries. You even get to choose a selection of Breecher's cheese to go with your burger! "Plin": "A Piedmontese style ravioli filled with roast pork and chard." I did not taste much of the roast pork since it cannot be seen by the naked eye. I'm pretty sure there was some pork the ravioli. This was a light dish even when I ordered the full serving. Nicely seasoned, though I couldn't help but reached for the pepper grinder. Upside Down Pineapple Cake: The cake was warm with just the right amount of sweetness. This also came with a scoop of pink peppercorn ice cream on top of a shortbread cookie. Since we are an adventurous bunch, we had to try it. Best decision ever! It was definitely unique and refreshing. The blend of sweet and spicy was perfect. The service: Our waitress was very nice and answered all of our questions (we had a lot). Also, she gave us wonderful suggestions and had great knowledge about the food they serve, which was enlightening. At the end of the night, my best friends and I had a wonderful dinner at Palace Kitchen. I can't wait to come back and try more items on their menu!

    (4)

  • Hannah L.

    I am in the cult. For a few years now I've been wary of the accolade avalanche tumbling onto Tom Douglas and his Seattle empire. Why? If the tourists go, I won't. Yet my resolve is easily swayed. All I needed to see was the Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese Panna Cotta on the menu, complete with a tiny shortbread biscuit, plate laced with whey caramel, crumbled cheese all around. And bacon....All I needed to be told was the following: "The bacon is *whispered aside* fucking good. It's fried in Mexican cola. Pure sugar. I'd eat it out of a movie theater popcorn bucket." Me too. Me too.... So, that. And the perfectly lemony vinaigrette drizzled over Washington lettuces, studded with creamy sheep's milk cheese and pine nuts. And the fries dipped in bright lemon aioli. And the mussels, plump, fresh, and juicy, bathed in a citrusy broth, spiked with rosemary. And the coconut cream pie, pillowy and creamy and covered with slivered toasted almond and coconut. Not to mention the evening sun, the warm breeze coming in the wide-open windows, my lovely man, smiling at my enjoyment, across the table. I barely noticed the tourists at the next table open and peruse their map. Barely....

    (4)

  • Catfish F.

    Food was so bland I didn't even know I had any in my mouth! I had the burger and it was absolutely tasteless! I shared the Cesar salad with a family member and it was a hunk of romaine with some blah dressing! It was also expensive for what we got. The only reason I'm giving a two stars is good service/friendly people!

    (2)

  • Ricardo F.

    This was a great place, unfortunately I wasn't feeling all that well, so didn't have nearly as an enjoyable time as I could have. The service was great and I would love to give this place another try.

    (5)

  • Philip S.

    Oh Palace Kitchen I want to love you, I really do but, you're just to pretentious for me. It's true you're so popular that you think you don't need to treat me with respect. I wish I was kidding because I do like the food at Palace but, everytime we've been there the bar staff has had a "to good for you" attitude. Service has been spotty at best and on a few occasions food took nearly 45 minutes. Now its true Palace is one of the most popular spots in Seattle and the most popular of the Tom Douglas restaurants but, that doesn't mean that the staff should forget what made them so successful. If you are interested in checking out this seattle institution be prepared for it to be busy just about every night of the week and on weekends to be packed. If you like sitting at the bar, good luck finding a seat. Typically you have to scope out folks that might be leaving and then jump on the seats before the 3 other people waiting grab them.

    (3)

  • Wennie H.

    I came in about a week ago for dessert. We started the evening off with goat cheese and lavender fondue, which now I know I am not a big fan of. Then my friend ordered a burger, which came with a small mountain of fries (the fries were oh so good). I ended up ordering three deserts; coconut cream pie, irish stout cake with ice cream, and little moon pies with a side of chocolate and banana ice cream. The irish stout cake was far too dense for my liking and the stout that came with it not for me, the ice cream tasted like beer which worked well with the cake. The coconut cream pie, personally I don't get the hype. I mean it's alright but it's nothing special. The best thing was the little moon pies (there were 3 and filled with this marshmallow filling) that came with banana ice cream. I could eat that stuff forever.

    (3)

  • Dylan T.

    Stopped in late night for some cheese and tea. The selection was good and the service was great. I'd like to come here next time for an actual dinner, but not a bad spot for an après Canlis snack/drink. Some strange and rowdy people stumbled in, but they took care of it. Too bad I didn't even notice!

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    Three words: coconut creme pie! It is absolutely delicious & worth the trip alone! Our waiter was fantastic & made our experience enjoyable! We were happy with the food but nothing compares to that pie!

    (4)

  • Wally H.

    The good: was open late. If you just blew into town and and you're hungry, this is an option. Close to Jazz Alley. Great service. The bottom line: if the food was was as good as the service I would give 5 stars,...can't eat the service. The food was tasteless with small portions for the cost ($125 for four people)!! If you're going to charge a bunch of money for the food it's mandatory that it tastes good! Should have gone to Denny's! Won't be back. One star for the wonderful server.

    (1)

  • Christina M.

    It's been a while since I've been there, so bear with me. What stands out for me & always will, is their coconut cream pie topped with real whipped cream & loads of white chocolate shavings. Deeee-lish!! When I return to Seattle & stop at Palisade Restaurant, I always fit in some time to stop at the Palace Kitchen for their coconut cream pie! I do remember that the rest of the food was very tasty, but the only dish that really stands out is the coconut cream pie. :D Can I impress that upon you any further?!?! It can be a bit noisy as the square bar is pretty much the center of the restaurant. The lighting is dim creating a relaxed ambiance. It's quite trendy.

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    I called the restaurant around 3:30pm, before the dinner rush, to make a reservation for the following night and talked to three different people. All three were very rude and passed me around from person to person until I finally decided it wasn't even worth it. That was my first impression of this restaurant, and I really wish I had a better one.

    (2)

  • Terrance Y.

    Came here after another bar was closing. The ambiance is warm and friendly. We ordered chicken wings and margaritas. They were delicious and perfect for a night out with friends over conversations. =)

    (4)

  • Keri B.

    I don't know you, Tom Douglas, but I like you. My friend Paul brought us to your restaurant post Baconopolis last summer. I didn't think I could eat. any. more. Then we discovered the salmon and the trout. yummy! We also discovered the wine list - and that was a happy thing. Finally, I knew I just. could. not. eat. more...... and a poof of heaven in the form of coconut cream pie appeared on the table with some rhubarb ice cream. Amazing. Rolling out of the restaurant and back toward our hotel, I briefly contemplated a move to Seattle.....

    (4)

  • Darren M.

    Excellent bar, great lighting, good snacks.

    (4)

  • Fran W.

    Had dinner here to try out the Tom Douglas restaurants for the first time. The burger - barely seasoned - I add to add salt to my burger twice to make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries were pretty good. The wood grill chicken wings - good flavor on the outside but clearly not marinated (or marinated enough) as the meat was quite plain under the skin. The sauce helped. I like the biscuit I got at Dahlia bakery but this restaurant experience was mediocre.

    (2)

  • Al M.

    Great ambience and the food was good. Ordered the cod which was served on a white sauce base with spinach. Perfectly cooked. The others on the table ordered the rotisserie chicken and the pork - both of which were good. Overall great place if your in the neighborhood but I wouldn't drive here just for the palace

    (4)

  • David W.

    The burger was great to split. I loved the duck confit fennel hash. Really special... The goat cheese lavender fondue was also delicious. The cream pie was overrated and too expensive.

    (4)

  • Cara Y.

    Fantastic ambiance. Like a cross between an opium den, a Western brothel, and a supper club. Fabulous bar, knowledgeable mixologists that can shake up delicious nouveau cocktails, as well as solid standards. My favorite special touch at The Palace Kitchen is the bottomless pistachios served at the counter. I love the idea of taking the classic salty bar nut and ratcheting up the class on it a bit. I also love their daily-changing "Late Night Breakfast" menu option (served from 10pm to close), which has featured trout hash and egg in a hole with smashed fried potatoes. Our last supper: Wood grilled pacific octopus with sherried potatoes and green sauce ($10). Although they were separated when plated, the sherried potatoes stole some of the delicate flavors of the grilled octopus when paired together. Apple and endive salad with shaved fennel. Dressed with raw lemon juice and olive oil, made the plate abrasive and completely unpalatable. Roasted parsnip soup with bacon, frisee and chive ($7). The overwhelmingly smoky flavor of this dish was distracting and unappetizing. Conceptually, it sounded delicious, but didn't deliver. Sautéed alaskan halibut with green lentils, newaukum valley mustard greens, and almond ($28). Unremarkable, aside from the price. Creme caramel with hot buttered rum. Warm and comforting combination that turned out to be the highlight of our meal. Overall service ranged from friendly and attentive (hostess and bar staff) to aloof and uninterested (table service). I think our disappointment was compounded by the fact that several years ago, we had a wonderful dinner at The Palace Kitchen (as well as having fantastic meals at Dahlia and Etta's - also part of the Tom Douglas juggernaut). Maybe they were just having an off night - I'd give them another try at some point, but not until I've knocked some other picks off of my "must try while in Seattle" dining list.

    (3)

  • A B H.

    Yum. Polite staff (though I think our waitress may have had a wicked buzz) and tasty food. I had the BBQ short ribs with collard greens and potato salad. The sauce was zippy, the collards were sweet and the potato salad was potato salad. Hubby had the burger. And he said it was very good.

    (5)

  • Jeremy M.

    I waited over a year to try this place again thinking maybe things will get better, but I was proven wrong! My chicken was still raw when cut to the center, ribeye seasoning was not very consistent and very veiny, albacore was over cooked and I didn't enjoy the meal at all! Definately my last time there.

    (1)

  • Leonard T.

    Always our first stop when staying in Seattle. Didn't disappoint. My wife and I shared an appetizer. She had a roasted lamp shank for the entree, and I had the roasted cod. Both dishes were excellent and perfectly cooked. Our waitress Emily was very attentive and fun. We finished the evening with the coconut cream pie. We always like that there are the usual favorites on the menu, but also new ones made with seasonal ingredients.

    (5)

  • Hing P.

    I just went there for a friends birthday tonight and it was REALLY good! I walked in and I was nicely welcomed but my party was already waiting for me so I pointed to my friends and they let me pass. About a minute after sitting down, I was quickly given water and asked if I wanted anything else to drink. The waitress was nice and seemed to be very knowledgeable about the menu, which was helpful. However my friend, who's birthday it was, was also knowledgeable since he'd been here several times before. We had the clams in an apple butter sauce which was excellent and string crispy fries that were very lightly salted but still savory! We also had the Ox tail for our second appetizer which pretty much tasted like stewed beef but nicely placed with a cheesy creamy buttery puff. You could still tell that there was some fat, but not a whole lot. But that fat did help to add flavor! After about a 45 minute wait for dinner (more to follow on this later), I had the flat iron steak which was very nicely cooked. It was tender and juicy, but not overwhelmingly juicy that tends to dominate the plate. It was nicely served with a side of light mashed potatoes that were buttered just enough and also with green spinach that help to offset the meatiness of the dish. My friends had the Idaho Trout that was presented beautifully and had the right touch of lemon/salt combination. You could also tell how fresh it was before it was cut up. Another friend had the pork rack which was so tender but still chewy enough that the flavors were able to stay on your tongue long enough until you craved for the next bite! Upon receiving our check, what appeared to be the manager came over and sincerely apologized for the delay in our meal, especially on our friends birthday. To correct their mistake they graciously comped all of our entrees. To be honest, I wasn't expected that kind of service, but then when she said she was going to do that, I thought she would only do one. But this was (in my opinion) above and beyond. Even if we hadn't gotten our meals comped, I still would not have mind paying the prices because it was really that good!!! And the dish sizes were not stingy!!! The atmosphere when I first walked in was dark, but you quickly grow accustomed to it because the the dinning gives off that intimate feeling, yet you still have personal space, which is nice. I definitely recommend this place for happy hour, dinner or late nights!

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    We went here for happy hour while on vacation in Seattle. I was a little skeptical about the lavender fondue, but it was amazing! Delightfully cheesy with a hint of floral... on top of rye bread... yum! Overall we had a great happy hour/dinner here and I would visit again if return to Seattle in the future.

    (4)

  • Jessica H.

    This place is incredible!! The food, drinks, atmosphere are all awesome! It's a little on the pricy side so I would recommend hitting this place up during a happy hour to try out some of the appetizers and beverages. I can't wait until I go back!

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    It's solid, it serves food late. In an ideal world, this would be standard procedure. As is, the general adequacy and the hours make it a remarkable thing and I have to accord it higher respect than I otherwise would. To reiterate, with slightly more detail, I'll get a nice buzz from a decent tasting cocktail (off a small and not terribly interesting menu) there, and I'll have some pleasant, mildly creative food to enjoy it with. No surprises, nothing spectacular - just fine. Fine enough, I'll drink there again, no doubt. So that's my take away from the place after being there a couple of times. My more (or less, depending) helpful information is that the menu is really pretty large. If you're looking for a substantial snack/meal you will find it here. If you're looking for small plates, shareable, finger food type stuff while chatting over cocktails, this isn't really it. The goat cheese-lavender fondue is the only thing the bartender suggested when I proffered that concept in question form, and it was fine. Cheesy and lavendery. Fully adequate. No surprises. I'm glad I wasn't eating it alone because it was warm, heavyish, and big. ASK about the size of what you're ordering. Some things are unexpectedly small (or large). Make sure you're getting what you think you are or you'll be unhappy with no one but yourself to blame. e.g. the BLT is deconstructed. My party did not care - and the bartender warned us anyway - but I can see some fussy types getting their little boy panties in a wad because they didn't get a man sandwich. Atmospherically, it's just like the food. It's dark, warm in color and ambiance, big, spacious, and in some way thick or heavy - reminiscent almost of a pub (a very nice one, granted); lots of people and activity with an open kitchen and wrap around bar. The staff is friendly and down to earth. Largely, opposite of another nearby, also favored (despite my brief description here), kitchen: the chilly, sterile Mistral.

    (4)

  • Betty H.

    Amazing food. We had the summer vegetable dish - SO flavorful despite being only vegetables; the grilled trout - a huge fish that was SO GOOD, and the tagliatelle pasta with lamb...which looks small, but is actually quite filling, with huge chunks of lamb and delicious fresh pasta. and Please. Order. The. Coconut. Cream. Pie. It will kill you. In a good way.

    (5)

  • Kathleen F.

    If I lived in Seattle I would be here all the time. We came here for a family dinner and the food was so fresh and flavored amazingly. Since we had a family dinner we had a special menu but some of my favorites off of it were the perfectly seasoned, fresh, and ripe tomatoes on the tomato salad. I also loved the fresh salmon which was cooked amazingly to perfection. Desserts were great too, I tried a berry tarte which was melt in your mouth delicious. OK now i'm craving those tomatoes again. But it seems like this place uses lots of fresh local ingredients and combine them into these amazing flavor combo dishes. I will most definitely be back for more!

    (5)

  • Aubrey C.

    I'm not sure who Tom Douglas is, but I hear he's big in the Northwest. I'm from California so I happily just trotted along to Palace Kitchen one recent night while up here on a visit. I have to say that the food is 5-star quality, but there were a few hiccups that knocked the overall review down to 4 stars. First off, the salmon chowder I ordered arrived without salmon and it was somewhat confusing. My friend and I thought we may have missed the salmon and I was looking for it at the bottom of the bowl. Our server later appeared with another bowl (with salmon) and apologized. Not a big deal, but all in all, probably better to not make these kinds of mistakes, considering it was a salmon chowder -- the main ingredient -- and shouldn't leave the kitchen as just.. potato soup/broth with no fish. The soup was decent, but a better appetizer is the goat cheese-lavender fondue. Goat cheese with a hit of lavender = win. The main course took awhile getting to us -- nearly half an hour, and on a night where the restaurant was only 80% full with no lines. The food itself was very good. My friend ordered halibut, which was extremely tender -- definitely hard to do. I ordered a pasta dish which had duck. Very tasty as well. Just the right seasoning and everything. As I said, the food, if left to its own devices, would be 5 stars, but there were too many hiccups in the evening. Dessert was the only food item that wasn't 5-star quality. I ordered the coconut cream pie since other Yelp'ers called that out. It was a good pie, but didn't blow me away. Not too sweet, but a tad too many coconut shavings meant that it was just all a glob of coconut cream atop a too-overlooked crust. In any event, Palace Kitchen is good enough, even on a presumably bad night when salmon chowder is served without salmon, to garner 4 stars in my book.

    (4)

  • Marilyn V.

    Finally got to try this place out, TD I'm addicted to your restaurants! This place was pretty busy on a Friday night, but we were seated after 20 minutes and a visit to the bar. Ambiance is great for an intimate dinner or even a small group for dinner. Wait service was very attentive. I had the lamb tagliatelle, which was pretty good. I love pasta, but this wouldn't be the first place I'd think of to get my pasta fix, I've had better. They had other items on the menu that may be worth a second visit, but I think this place was too hyped up for me so I expected a lot more from the food. (Then again, Serious Pie was our first choice that evening, until we found out the wait was 45 min!) I also had the triple coconut cream pie, which was pretty good, but not something I'd get again. All in all, a great visit to yet another great TD restaurant, I'm willing to come back to see what else you have to offer.

    (3)

  • E H.

    First of all it's this the place where I had the first date with my husband so that is a plus! Now about the food I need to say their food is pretty good and fresh made almost in front of your eyes (it depends where are you sitting) their cocktails are also made with real and fresh fruits that makes the difference. I can't tell it's a place of every day eating because it can turn expensive but for a special occasion or enjoying a drink after a long week of work it's a really good place and worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Patrick L.

    What a disappointment. Ate here awhile back for a friend's bday dinner because they are open late. We had a party of 12 people, with each person ordering different items from the menu, so we had quite a variety of entrees and appetizers on the table. I can say that none of us were at all impressed, in fact most of us agreed we wouldn't bother returning. The service was ok, not great and not terrible, just average. Cocktails were also average. Food was below average, as nothing tasted nearly as good as it sounded on the menu, and many items didn't even look that great presentation-wise.

    (2)

  • Marc U.

    4.5 stars. Good food, outstanding service Pretty good dinner tonight - we ordered a lot of appetizers, I thought the Penn Cove Oysters with citrus & harissa were unbelivable - clean pure tastes of salt and sweet and acid. For entree, the best was the gnocchi which seemed kind of polenta cake style, but with a lightness you don't normally have in the traditional dish. For dessert, the coconut cream pie was really damn good - I can see why everyone says how they love it. Next time we come I will getting a burger, as they looked very nice when they plates passed by our table.

    (4)

  • Janny W.

    I had a great time here tonight--part of it had to do with meeting with old friends again and part of it had to do with our food & super awesome waitress. I didn't catch her name though, sadly, but my friends and I came for Seattle Restaurant Week and we all left full and super happy. I ordered the Spring Onion Soup, Steak with mashed potatoes & Chinese greens and the White Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondue with apples and banana financiers. The soup was creamy and delicious, the steak was cooked perfectly and the dessert was great, but I couldn't eat much of it (my friends' Earl Grey Creme Caramels looked so good). Our waitress noticed that I had so much of the fondue left and thought it was a waste so she suggested that we put some in coffee. It sounded like a great idea, so she brought over a cup of coffee (which I think was free) and she was right, it tasted really great in the coffee! Again, it was an awesome night with friends and I'm so thankful they didn't make us wait since we had a last-minute 2-person cancellation. Thank you Palace Kitchen!

    (5)

  • Stephan J.

    Another Tom Douglas gem. I like to bring out of town guests here for a quintescential Seattle dining experience. We had perhaps one of the best servers I have ever encountered (Raven) this past Saturday evening. The food was delicious...we started with the goat cheese and lavender fondue. They also had 1st of the season halibut on the menu, which was quite lovely also. Finally a trip to Palace Kitchen wouldn't be complete without the cocunut cream pie! My fellow diners also raved about the burger, which looked amazing too!

    (4)

  • Susan A.

    Yum! Good drinks, fun apps and an AMAZING coconut cream pie!

    (4)

  • Nicholas C.

    Fresh local ingredients, superb professional staff, open kitchen and perfect execution. I have been here twice and the Palace Kitchen is one of the best examples of gourmet pacific northwest fare. Happy hour is a bit tough and most of the time very crowded. Reservations are a must and ask for a table near the kitchen to watch the show if you are a foodie. They have half bottles of beautiful wines so it is easy to have a white with your apps and a red with dinner (or vice versa). Order the oysters.

    (4)

  • Tim B.

    We met a Belltown local friend, who we'll call Belle, at The Palace Kitchen for dinner, satisfying Squirrel's desire to return, after having cocktails there earlier in the year. Even approaching the area of the restaurant, we could tell we were in for a treat, with the smell of smoking bacon on the air. The bartender helped Squirrel recreate the summer cocktail he had, even though it wasn't featured in the winter. We waited at the busy bar area to be seated, which occurred relatively quickly for a busy restaurant. Our table was by the huge front windows, giving us a great view of the street and the Needle. We started with the lavender goat cheese fondue. It was served with chunks of Dahlia-made bread, brushed with olive oil and grilled, and fresh Washington apple. With the bread, this little treat would snap your eyes back in your head, really allowing the flavors of the fondue to shine. It was good with the apple as well, though the fondue had to compete with the flavor of the apple. I followed the appetizer with the bibb lettuce salad with toasted hazelnuts and Beecher's flagship cheese. The salad was simple, flavorful, and wonderfully refreshing with its tangy vinaigrette dressing with fresh snipped herbs. We had the tuna, Beef bavette with preserved smoked tomato, and New York beef loin. The tuna was medallions seared, and presented with slightly pink centers, and topped with a red pepper tapenade. The beef dishes were served with rail beans and greens, in a jus. The bavette was sliced flank-steak style, and topped with the smoked tomato preserve. The loin was prepared medium rare, and topped with a red wine and herb laced butter. The entrees were all wonderful, though next time if I opt for beef, I'll go with the bavette over the loin, which was a little tough. I also really want to try the toasted spaetzle gratin entree. Dessert was a nice cap to the meal. Squirrel opted for the chocolate potato cake, and I had the coconut creme pie. Belle showed great will power, and finished with a cup of coffee. The exotic sounding chocolate potato cake was actually a dense chocolate cake prepared with mashed potatoes as a moistening agent. It was a fantastic cake, more chocolate than sugar, and was paired with a vanilla malted shot, and a peanut butter chocolate truffle. The coconut creme pie was classic, with a dense, custardy coconut filling topped with a light cloud of whipped cream, and smothered with toasted coconut. While the name of the restaurant evokes images of velvet and gold rococo, the dining room is actually more a wood joinery cachebox filled with a warm golden glow. The food is the indulgence here, and it's a great space to break bread with friends. I would say the noise level is not quite hushed enough for an intimate or romantic dinner; however, the private dining rooms may offer a better venue for those special occasions. We definitely have to go back later in the year to see what is new on the menu, as some of the dishes are seasonal offerings.

    (5)

  • Susan S.

    What a great place. What outstanding service. At 10:30 PM last Saturday the manager offered a free appetizer to another guest if she could move her to another table so that my party of 10 could sit together. We did not have a reservation but were seated without delay. And the food! Amazing! Try their late night breakfast!

    (5)

  • Victor M.

    You really need this burger in your life. It's an in-house grind that comes cooked mid-rare by default, and is usually accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and onions. I recommend going all out, and adding bacon and raw jalapenos. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best burger in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Amy K.

    Hands down one of my favorite places in Seattle. JP and I were craving a burger and hadn't been to the Palace Kitchen in awhile so it was a done deal. He ordered the parsnip soup to start and I had the beet salad....soup was okay but I LOVED the salad. We split the burger (added white cheddar because no cheese should be orange) and bacon on the side for the boy. The burger was fabulous as always. Fries weren't super crispy, but that may have been a good thing because then I didn't eat too many. We finished with the bartlett pear sorbet which had an odd texture...it just wasn't doing it for me. So yes, my review is mixed so why the 4 stars you may ask...because even the slight misses at the Palace Kitchen are still better than a lot of other places for the money and the service was incredible, as always!

    (4)

  • Linda C.

    I've got mixed feelings about this one...so let me just start off by saying that I wish their Urban Eats menu was more...robust I guess...the atmosphere is very nice - reminds me of some of the busier eateries back home. Great noise level - comfortable but not LOUD, and had a great buzz to it, especially on a late weeknight. Seemed like the crowd was mostly young working professionals, so there was not that much skeeviness (I like.)... On to the food... Hot Smoked Mackarel - Interesting, as I've never ever seen mackarel done like this, especially for an appetizer. It was okay, but IMO lacked any sort of "smoked" flavor... Parsnip Soup w/ Bacon - Sorely disappointed with this. Super bland and the bacon bits were so small that it did not contribute at all to the soup. Perhaps more generous pieces of bacon would have saved the blandness.... :( Atlantic Char-Grilled Salmon w/ Mash - Highlight of the night. Very well done salmon, just right. Soft and tender and the spices were also just right - not too bland or salty. Yum! Pork Loin w/ Sweet Potato and Collard Greens - In general, this was good. I loved the sweet potato mash, but felt the collard greens were not cooked enough. I could still feel the sandpaper-ish rough texture of the collard greens on my tongue. It wasn't bad but I just think a little more cooking would have made it better... Chocolate Pudding w/ Biscotti - Lackluster, at best. True, the pudding was creamy and decent in taste. Really though, this was not a dessert that I'd pay regular, or even half price for. I hate to say it but it tasted a little bit like instant pudding :( Bartlett Pear Sorbet - Better, but a bit too sweet and made me want to drink more water. Combined with the texture and true-to-life taste of the sorbet, I'd say it was much better than the Chocolate pudding, but still...sorbet is sorbet, unless its of an interesting flavor or is just extraordinary. A good palate cleanser though, if that's what you're looking for... Overall, only two of the six dishes that I sampled stood out to me, and I am sorry to say that based on the high ratings this place got, I was a bit disappointed with the food in general. The menu looked promising, but it just did not deliver. Perhaps it can be attributed to the fact that Urban Eats was going on, but I don't really think thats what affected it... I would say my general rating here would be a very high two-point-something, but I'll give the the benefit of the doubt and rate it a 3. I wouldn't be opposed to trying it again, but for this time, I was a little disappointed, given the quality vs cost ratio...

    (3)

  • DIANA D.

    Late night drinking.... and dining... After our 6th meal of the day (while on vacation...) we decided to head to Palace Kitchen for drinks and dessert. The place was practically empty, so we sat at the bar and got served by a less than enthusiastic bartender that couldn't make any drink suggestions and surprised us with an awful drink! The drinks were pretty much like that all night.... the only highlight of the evening was the famous Tom Douglas Triple Coconut Cream Pie. It was heaven I tell you.... so delicately made and so utterly delicious!! Also, there was a cock (male rooster) in the window. So we all took one next to it and then proceeded to post the pictures on Facebook with the title... "Went to Seattle and saw a cock" :) Those are the only two reasons why I gave this place a 2 star. Otherwise.... it would have been a 1 star establishment. Keep in mind I didn't try any of the food.

    (2)

  • Mailani W.

    I think it's fair to say that most of us in Seattle have come to hold Tom D's restaurants to a higher standard. The food definitely didn't land as memorable, although the ambiance is nice and the bar is probably the best seat in the house. The menu is NW American fare with Tom D's eccentric touches while incorporating local farms and specialty foods like Beecher's cheese being featured. Enjoyed my apple wood smoked ham with a devilish side of apricot butter, but was disappointed by the stingy portion of two pog sized biscuits on the side. C'mooon!?!! The sweet corn chowder isn't really a chowder, and more on the soup-y side. It's good, has quite a peppery kick to it. Helped a friend who ordered a burger to their heaping pile of salty, addicting fries and still had quite a bit left. Post meal, after calculating the general price, location, menu selection service math it lands a solid average. Nothing to gush about at the water cooler at work, but also nothing major to gripe about. Oh, and if you go on Friday or Saturday expect to pay for parking nearby in a lot. It's very unlikely to find a parking spot on the street during prime time hours.

    (3)

  • Audrey L.

    Review for Triple Coconut Pie Stopped by, got seated, then the waiter kindly packed up the pie for takeout. I felt bad making him set the table, but he wasn't a dick about it. There was a flaky but flavorless if not overbaked crust, with a schmear of custard and lots of untoasted coconut mixed in, and at least two inches of whipped cream. The latter was misleading. Toasted coconut on top. The general texture was toothy as I had to chew layers of coconut. I liked how the coconut meat wasn't sweetened and wasn't all toasted. However, I would have preferred there to be more custard and for it to be coconut flavored. If it was, I didn't taste it. For a small, but tall slice of whipped cream, it was overpriced at $8. The restaurant is also in a kind of scary area under the monorail with nothing else open around it. Not sure if Seattle has Marie Callender's, but I would seriously save my money for their yearly sale on pies instead.

    (3)

  • Arnnie S.

    What else is left to say about Palace Kitchen that hasn't been said. I fell in love with their Triple Coconut Cream Pie. I'm not going to say much about this place, but to go there. It's a good place to go to at night and after a jazz show in Jazz Alley! I went here as a surprise or a last minute detour with my ex, who took me there for my birthday. It's one of the best nights we had. A great place to go on a date. It's somewhat loud, but I like the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    It's 10:00 at night, we're toursists, we're hungry, we go on Yelp, and we end up at this place, mainly because it was open late and got pretty good reviews. There was no wait, we were seated right away. It was also a Wednesday, so that's probably why. Being in the northwest, I wanted to get a white wine from the area. The waitress suggested one, I ordered it, I was happy. The bread came with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip. It was absoultely the best olive oil I have ever tried. My friend even asked the waitress what kind it was. Sadly, I forgot the name. We even asked for seconds on the bread. I ordered the trout at the recommendation of the waitress. It came with a side of mashed potatoes and crispy sauteed green beans, cooked just right. My trout was a bit dauting, as it came whole, complete with a head and a tail. The waitress must have seen my face because she offered to filet it for me, which she did. It was very fresh and very good. Trout has more of a stronger fish flavor than halibut and I knew that going in, so I was completely happy. I ate that whole damn fish. And I loved that my green beans made a snapping noise with every bite. One friend ordered the halibut and it was also very good. Another friend ordered the pork chops, which melted in my mouth. We didn't have any room for dessert, which is odd for us, but we were completely full, stuffed, satisfied, and happy.

    (5)

  • Angelina L.

    Ah, The Palace Kitchen.... Numerous visits here, just for food, food before going to see a show at Jazz Alley or a movie at the Cinerama or a late night eat after a long night of drinking and/or going out. Considering this is a Tom Douglas restaurant, how can you go wrong??? It was a group of 5 of us after the memorial. We all got different things and shared so we could have a taste of different plates. Each plate I tried was amazingly good. They included (I believe): martha's telme cheese and potato ravioli - with cherry tomatoes and walla walla onion palace burger royale - wood grilled oregon country beef with nearly traditional accompaniments and fries steak & eggs - grilled flank steak, butter poached eggs and fried potatoes washington chicken - bing cherries and cocoa salt (I think) and one other that I don't remember exactly what it was, but considering the amount of drinks we all had that night, I'm surprised I remember what I do.... For desserts we shared the dahlia triple coconut cream pie (white chocolate, toasted coconut) and some kind of chocolate pudding pie... YUM! Definitely hit the spot!!!! Service was amazing, even for 12:00 to 12:30pm (had to be around that time because we didn't get home around 2:30am). The atmosphere is wonderful. Will return time and time again...

    (4)

  • J K.

    The best asset The Palace Kitchen has is the atmosphere. It feels like you're in a dark and cozy mountain lodge. The next best thing is the food. It's a mixture of fancy and rustic. The service is also good, but that's expected since they must make a fortune in tips. Good stuff, but of course, it's pricey.

    (4)

  • Bianca T.

    We loved PK. ProIlly more a 4.5 rating than a 4. Picture it: Saturday night, approximately 6:30, just me and my man. Diners were all abuzz and we were immediately taken to a table. We didn't really want to sit in the room with the large party of 12-14, so we opted to try our chances at the bar. The bartender wasn't really willing (able?) to concoct me a drink outside of their menu, so I opted for the Blood Orange Margarita. It was excellent! Seeing that the other peeps at the bar were settled in for dinner and not going to leave any time soon, we decided to put our name in for another table. We got seated about 10 minutes later in the back booth area. I was looking forward to 2 things: the fondue and the burger. Upon reviewing the menu I saw that they had so much more that I wanted to try, but kept true to my goal. (The late-night-only palaquiles looks DELISH). Our server was upbeat and pleasant. She brought us more drinks right away, and another server brought us the bread and oil/vinegar/olive mixture. Yum-o. I just love EXCELLENT bread and tasty oil (California Arbequena Olive Oil is high on my list). To start we had the fondue and my man had the romaine salad. That fondue was just a DREAM. Bread was perfectly toasted with a little bit of char. The cheese was so smooth and earthy, with just a HINT of the lavender. OMG, so good. The salad with its GINORMOUS crouton was refreshing with its parmesan dressing. Reminded me of a caesar salad, but no icky-anchovies in sight. Then THE burger arrived; my man got the Porchetta special, which was a super tender piece of pork over a bed of yummy grits, greens, and topped with some sort of relish. Really very, very excellent. Back to my burger. I opted for the sharp cheddar cheese and bacon toppings. The bacon was 3 pieces of super smokey goodness! Oh man. So good. The burger itself was uber juicy and meaty. On the side there was a mayo/ailoi dressing that was truly yummy. And the accompanying fries were top-notch. My favorite burger in Seattle is made by JaK's Grill, but the PK burger is a CLOSE second. To end the meal - our guts were bursting, but we had to try something - we opted for the Chocolate Potato Cake. It was a wedge of chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache, a little peanut butter truffle and a small cup of malted vanilla shake. The cake was moist, but nothing mind-blowing. It really needed that ganache topping to give it some oomph. The truffle and milkshake, however, were truly great. I'm not a fan of peanut butter, but their truffle made me look twice. Overall we had a great experience at PK and will absolutely be back, ready to try some of the other deliciousness that was on the menu. I can't wait.

    (4)

  • John W.

    I wanted to make dinner reservations for three people but was told that was not necessary. Tonight the restaurant was pretty full (7p) and my two friends from out of town were seated when I arrived. The waitress was kinda edgy, but efficient. Food was very good; I had the pork chop. It was delicious except there was about a 1/3 inch thick strip of fat on it (which could have been trimmed off before serving). I remembered my previous dinner when I ordered the trout, which was tasty, although it was not fileted. This is perhaps my least fave of the Tom Douglas restaurants (prefer Dahlia Lounge and Lola, the best) Do try the cocoanut creme cake for dessert - yum!

    (3)

  • Maria T.

    My husband an I were in Seattle for a couple days, laying over on our way home from Canada (which, by the way I highly recommend taking a train from Vancouver BC to Seattle for only $35!) We were doing the touristy thing and checking out the Space Needle. On our way there, we passed by The Palace Kitchen. It was a Thursday night and it was PACKED! We had been looking for a nice place to have dinner, so I kept it in the back of my mind. On our way to/from the Space Needle, we passed by a Sports Bar, a Pizzeria, and Mexican restaurant; none of which had very many patrons so we decided to go back to the The Palace. My parents always said if a place is packed, they must be doing something right... either that or there is a lot of hype about a place. But this was a risk we were willing to take. When we finally make it back to the The Palace, there was about a 30 minute wait... Not a problem since we wanted to have a couple drinks anyways. Here's my only gripe: we make our way to the bar, and try to find a place to order a drink only to find that everyone at the bar is eating dinner! I hate when this happens... It's one thing if it's a big bar with a lot of tables, but it's another thing if it's just a bar. In this case, it was just a bar and there were more plates on it that glasses. So we stand behind the eaters and a bartender makes sure that a server makes their way around to us so we can get our drinks. A couple stools open up, and we take a seat and wait for our table. 20 minutes later, our table was ready! To our surprise they had a great Urban Eats menu special that night; I believe it runs Sun-Thurs through the whole month of October. For $30 you get a 3 course meal. First Course: Options included a couple different types of salad or soup. The hubby got the regular house salad which was pretty standard, and I got the parsnip puree soup, which was creamy and delicious! Second Course: Options included Salmon, Pork, and a Burger. We had seen others with the burger, which was huge and looked delicious... but I had to go with the pork, and the hubby went with the salmon. They were both delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly, moist and not dry at all. It was served with spinach and sweet potatoes, which were delicious as well. The salmon was really good too. It had some bread crumbs on top that my husband didn't care for, but the salmon itself was delicious. Third course: Options included Chocolate Pudding, Coconut Cream Pie... and there was another option that I can't remember. I had seen other guests with a giant piece of Coconut Cream Pie, and I knew I had to get it. It was AMAZING! The cream was light and delicious, the Coconut cream was rich and flavorful.... My mouth is starting to water just thinking about it. I was so stuffed by the time dessert came around, I only managed to have a couple bites. Thinking back about it now, I should have taken it to go.... Oh well. My husband got the pudding, and it was pretty standard; not too rich, but creamy and yummy. All in all we were very satisfied with our meal. And for $30, how could you pass that up? The Salmon dish alone was priced on the regular menu for $25! So it was definitely a great deal. If you're in the area and you're looking for a great deal, this is it. Service Note: Service was great! Servers were very attentive, water was refilled regularly, alcoholic drinks were strong and not watered down. They definitely have a great staff working there.

    (4)

  • Matt J.

    The burgers are just too salty. Who puts a ton of salt on a burger?

    (2)

  • Cat L.

    My first night in downtown Seattle was spent hopelessly wandering up and down 5th Avenue in search of a Cheesecake Factory, which was the only nearby restaurant that wasn't a diner and open late, when suddenly I was spanked by serendipity and the bf suggested we dine in what appeared to be a dimly-lit bar with well-dressed patrons inside, which could only mean one thing: PRICEYYY. Considering that I was down-dressed in sweats, a track jacket, and Chucks, I was a bit hesitant about walking in, but what the hell, it was midnight, Cheesecake Factory was about 5 blocks in the wrong direction, the doors were wide open, and the most inviting aromas were emanating from inside. Expecting to be accosted with disapproving stares, I walked in behind the bf and attempted to blend in with the dark walls. It worked! Or more like no one seemed to care what I was wearing as I quickly learned this place was a casual/borderline dressy joint! Woo! The menu was simple, with only a handful of hearty entree items to choose from, including the Washington chicken and the whole trout, which we ordered. This place is much more than a late-night bar and the food certainly boasts respect as such. The chicken was a huge half-slab of roasted chicken accompanied by a sweet spicy salad of nectarines and spicy peppers. The whole trout the bf ordered was also tasty, bathed in olive oil, rosemary, and lemon and filleted for us at the table. Both meals came with sweet green beans and roasted baby potatoes. More than enough food for two, but so delicious we thought we'd push our luck and try their "World Famous" creme caramel. Because, um, it's WORLD FAMOUS? Smoother and creamier than any flan/creme brulee I'd ever tasted...it has now become the standard upon which I shall base all subsequent custard desserts! Service was excellent, our waitress was personable and honest, and the atmosphere a bit rowdy and playful by the bar and romantic at the candle-lit tables. A great place for meeting up with friends or for a first date, I would say. Our entire meal and dining experience was "perfection," as Chandler would say. =)

    (5)

  • Rachael F.

    Great burger. Olive poppers are full of bite!

    (4)

  • Robyn P.

    Palace Kitchen is my favorite Tom Douglas restaurant and my favorite restaurant in all of Seattle. it's not just the great food, it's the attentive staff, the creative cocktails, the lighting, the intimate booths, and just the overall feel of the place. whenever my bf and I eat here, we order the same thing and split it (to save room for dessert and booze, of course): lavender-scented goat cheese fondue for starters, then the gorgeously presented Palace burger, followed by whatever dessert strikes our fancy, and some tasty cocktails to finish it all off. It's a guaranteed good time to sit back, savor our yummy meal, order a few rounds, and take in PK's great vibe and atmosphere. My other favorites on the menu are the Washington chicken, olive poppers, chicken wings w/ coriander cream, and the amazing late night breakfast, which never, ever disappoints, especially when Beecher's cheese makes an appearance somewhere on the plate. I love you, Palace Kitchen! You are the stuff my hedonistic dreams are made of!

    (5)

  • krisztina g.

    I was here last week with a friend. We came in around 1030pm for a nice dinner, both really hungry.. We ordered the goat cheese fondu to start. Man that was good.. it was so smooth and creamy and cheesy and yummmmy. It came with bread and apples and it was a great combination.. sadly i hear they change the menu a lot so i'm not sure you will be able to try it! Next was our entrees.. I had the Martha's ricotta and spring onion ravioli which i was excited about. However.. it didn't have a lot of flavour.. it had a bunch of greens on top and these beans (they were green).. those were good.. but for $22 i don't think its worth it. Thank god i wasn't paying!! I can't remember what my friend ordered, i just know it was vegetarian (:p) Next was dessert. He ordered the cherry pie with basil ice cream and i ordered the ah what what it called.. it looked like flan.. was some kind of pudding and though it seemed to be a small amount it was so rich that all i needed was half. The waitress thought i didn't like it because i didn't finish it! however i like my dessert in moderation. Also included in this review- The service was really good however.... my friend who i came with knew like a bunch of the people working so I don't know what the service would be if we didn't know them. Overall the meal was ok- I think for a student going here would be a bit pricey.. our meal was $93 for 2 entrees, one app, 2 drinks, 2 desserts (i guess we did order a lot though!) Try it out.. the atmosphere was great and this may sound funky but if your self conscious the lighting is great for it ;)

    (3)

  • Nita M.

    Palace Kitchen has the best nice vegetarian food I've had in Seattle. Generally, nicer restaurants always feature a pasta as their vegetarian entree option, and as much as I do like truffled or creamy or stuffed pasta's, it gets repetitive quickly. Palace Kitchen has TWO vegetarian entree options, one of which is an awesome not-pasta dish. I had: - Arugula Salad: So very very good. The arugula & other herbs are refreshing, and the serving size is decent (not meal sized, but bigger than most app salads). All the components complement each other really well, with the nutty-ness of the toasted hazelnuts balancing out the spiciness of the arugula and the cheese mellowing out the grainy mustard dressing. I very happily could order 2 of these & make a meal of it. - Goat Cheese Dumplings: Absolutely amazing. One of the most delicious "fancy" dishes I've had seen becoming a vegetarian and I will definitely come back to Palace Kitchen specifically to eat it. The dumplings are almost like a thick savory cake, with a large dollop of creamy mild goat cheese in the middle. They are buttered and grilled on the outside & soft and moist on the inside, with an incredible consistency that perfectly absorbs the delicious broth ladled on the bottom of the dish. The broth itself is amazing, full of multiple indistinguishable flavors that work perfectly together. The plate is served with 2 dumplings, on top of a small mound of sauteed vegetables. A really unique delicious dish. -Dessert: Nothing to write home about. The triple cream coconut pie is light & tasty, but not particularly mind blowing. The rhubarb pie was yummy, but again, nothing unique. I definitely will skip dessert next time and order another appetizer. - The free olive oil & balsamic vinegar served with bread at the beginning of the meal is fantastic. Their olive oil is high quality & fruity fresh.

    (5)

  • Jason F.

    The best in bistro dining. Once a year, my wife, sister, and her husband make a trip from the bay area to Seattle, for a weekend party. Though we only stay two nights, the formula is fixed every year with Palace Kitchen first, then Elliot's New Year's Oyster Bash the second night. The ritual requires building an appetite by fasting, exercising, and arriving late (the kitchen is open until 1am. The bar selection is outstanding, atmosphere is great, and the staff is exceedingly nice. On our last visit, the waiter recommended the crispy pig ear which was fantastic, and a sausage appetizer dish which was in a completely different category from any other sausage.

    (5)

  • Angela S.

    I had an amazing dinner here! The service was okay- the place was pretty packed and there's only enough room for one person in the aisle at a time. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar they use is amazing, wish I could've taken some home with me. We started with the potato fritters which were pricey ($10 for 4 little balls), but they were AMAZING. Especially the onion dip on the side- my bf doesn't even like onions, but he liked the dip. I had the burger (amazing), but the dijon mayonnaise? was kinda gross and watery. My boyfriend had the trout, which the server expertly filleted. It was pretty amazing how quickly she did it. Only bummer was that they don't allow outside drinks so we had to secretly drink our Starbucks ): It was kinda pricey, but dinners were (for the most part) large and well worth it.

    (5)

  • Kat T.

    Open late and it was very accommodating. My friend and I decided to grab a quick bite to fulfill our hunger requests for warm food. And it did more than just fulfill. Braised Beef Cheek with Toasted Maltagliati Pasta over Arugula. That was our first bite of anything. Amazing Beef Cheek. It was ever so tender topped off with these crispy noodles. Best tasting beef ever. Please PLEASE order this when you go. It's on the appetizer menu. We also recommend that you order the Wood Grilled Chicken Wings. It comes with three huge chicken wings displayed very nicely, almost like a crown over Coriander cream sauce. It had a slight spiciness to it, almost had a Mexican taste to it but, not. It was heavenly... with a kick! For our entree (we shared so we could have space to order two appetizers) we ordered the Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut. It was just slightly overdone being that the fillet could have been a bit more tender. The top of the fish was fried in a way where it gave it a sort of crispy texture. However, I think it was a little bit too crispy causing the fish to dry out somewhat. The flavoring was still good and the sacues around the fish were delightful. We were too full for dessert... plus it was past our bedtime and we didn't want to have food coma and never wake up. So, we called it a night there.

    (4)

  • Robert H.

    Dinner for one at the bar was just fine. I enjoyed the applewood rotisserie chicken entree, and a fine local beer of the dark variety. The service was attentive and friendly, the decor was warm and trendy, and the crowd was lively without being overwhelming.

    (4)

  • Paul M.

    Goat cheese fondue, all you can eat pistachios, and consistent, friendly bartenders. A standard.

    (4)

  • Carla P.

    My bf raves about Palace Kitchen, so I decided to give it a try. Tom Douglas, this restaurant needs to redeem itself for me. The appetizer was ravioli with roast pork and chard. This was very good. I love hanger steaks, so I thought I would try Palace Kitchen's version. I ordered my steak medium-rare as usual. The steak came out charred on the outside. It totally took away the flavor of steak. All I could taste was the charred outside. The green bean casserole that came with it was good with fresh mushrooms. My bf had the Idaho trout that he really enjoyed. We'll have to return and try it again. The waitress did take my steak off of our bill.

    (3)

  • Troy M.

    The food is great! Another grand slam by Tom Douglas!

    (5)

  • Marcos R.

    It's hard to get past the Palace Kitchen Burger Royale as I believe it's the best classic burger in Seattle, a MUST. But you've also gotta try the clams, plin ravioli, roasted chicken and the cod. A fun and communal bar with a great wine by the glass selection our and serious cocktails. The late night breakfast is always perfect to soak up the nights libations.

    (4)

  • Marie S.

    Went here last night for happy hour. Was able to snag seats at the bar, but is small. We ordered chicken wings, fried cod, fries with cheese, and the goat cheese fondue (not on happy hr menu). My friend does not eat meat from the bone, so the staff was kind of enough to literally take the meat off the chicken wings for her! It was great! The chicken was spicy and yummy. The cod pieces were bland, so I probably would not order again. The fondue was great, came with a ton to toasted buttery bread cube pieces and sliced fresh apples. YUM! Except i am not big into goat cheese! But it was def something i recommend if you do. The fries were pretty good and huge for happy hour. We could not finish them. The bartender was great and constantly checked up on us. I def. will be back for happy hour. :)

    (4)

  • Nicole F.

    Always admired the people sitting at the tables in the window as we drove by this restaurant many nights while going to events downtown. We finally decided to go there on a Thursday night, at the last minute...boy, were we surprised to find out there was a 45 minute wait for those with no reservations and no room at the bar. We put our name in, walked down to Lola's for a drink, and just after we ordered our drinks, the buzzer for our table at Palace Kitchen went off. So much for the 45 minute wait! I told our server at Lola's that we just got buzzed and she said, "no problem, our manager will call over there and let them know you're coming, but will be a couple of minutes late." What service! I wasn't sure that I 100% believed them, but sure enough, by the time we finished our drinks and walked back over to Palace Kitchen, our table was still waiting. Must happen a lot! Food was good, loved the atmosphere, definitely worth the price--take the plunge and splurge on this place--between the service and the food, you're in for a wonderful time.

    (4)

  • zachary b.

    this is normally the kind of place that id only go to under extreme circumstances, like if i was trying to get laid. im just not the type of person that can justify spending 30 dollars on a single entree. however, when i was taken here during a job interview i gladly enjoyed every single bite of this overpriced but delicious fare. the atmosphere is really dark and intimate, very open and good for groups having an upscale evening. also this seems to be among the few places that are open late to serving food. we went at around 9pm and the dining room was busy but not overbearing. the highlight however is the menu, which is fantastic. very high emphasis put on presentation and eclecticism. the goat cheese fondue was really a winner and my guests (now my bosses) were raving of it before we even got there. for the most part, it lived up to the hype. they got steaks (35 bucks) which from my perspective looked finely broiled and well attended to. i got a venison dinner (26 bucks, my trying to be modest!) which was amazing. the meat literally melted in my mouth, i barely had to chew it was so tender. maybe you do get what you pay for? the only downsize is the portions. if im going to spend this kind of money id want to leave bloated. i wouldnt describe this food as very filling, as the portions are small in that upscale sort of way, but it was definitely satiating. there also appeared to be a more modest menu consisting of more upscaled american food (burgers, pizza, etc) which was more reasonably priced (12-18 bucks) but since i didnt try any of it, i cant comment on its quality. based on the higher ticket items i can only assume that it is top notch too. anyways, if youre willing to spend the money, this is a good place to drop it. you will leave satisfied, if not a bit hungry.

    (4)

  • Doug M.

    Haven't had dinner and just off the plane at 10pm, we're so glad we're not stuck with Denny's. Food from a real kitchen, served til 1am. How nice is that? We were told a 20 min wait, but the table was ready as soon as we sat down at the bar. Food was great, service was outstanding given the place was packed.

    (4)

  • Andrew P.

    The last reviewer needs to get a clue. I have eaten at the Palace Kitchen 4 times and thoroughly enjoyed each meal. From the cool and hip ambiance, to the incredible burger and chops, the restaurant has something for everyone. In fact, my friends joke that my addiction to the restaurant may be more difficult to break than an addiction to heroine ( not mine). If you want to impress a date, chill with some friends or drown out the chatter of your visiting parents, the Palace Kitchen is the spot.

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    Delicious! The chicken wings were the best I have ever had, the duck confit was great, and my husband loved the tartare, but the caesar was overdressed and bland, and the huge crouton was greasy. Overall, a fun place with an upbeat atmosphere, good service, and fun food!

    (4)

  • E K.

    After hearing such great reviews on their burgers, I had to try it for myself. I gotta say it was the saltiest burger I've ever had. The ambiance was great but was highly disappointed in their burger.

    (3)

  • B. A.

    I've been there twice, and had the burger both times. Yes, it is $16 but it's the best burger I've ever had. It is large, and cooked perfectly with great flavor. Medium-Rare is actually has some rare pinkness to it. There are 3 choices of cheeses, including blue cheese. A way to digest the $16 price is to think how much you'd pay for a steak somewhere else. This plate is more enjoyable than a $39 steak. The generous portion of fries are amazing - shoestring style & crispy. It was great late dining after a long day at work and they were also kid-friendly when I brought my family for my second visit. Casual attire is OK here.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    I haven't eaten here in quite a few years, and I was lured back in by someone who told me that the burger and fries here were fantastic. I continue to be underwhelmed by this restaurant. It seems overpriced to me, and I just don't love the food. My burger was fine, but nothing special, and the fries were a bit on the soggy side. My friend's salmon dish was fine too. The atmosphere is nice, but a bit on the loud side. The service was excellent; our server knew just when to be attentive and when to leave us to our conversation. I find it annoying when mid-range restaurants don't have a glass of wine for under $10, and this was the case here. At our server's suggestion, I tried a glass of their wine on tap (a cab/syrah blend) and it was excellent (but it should be for $10!) This is a decent restaurant, but with so many excellent choices in Seattle, I probably won't be returning anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Jason S.

    not nearly as creative as tom douglas' dahlia lounge, but perhaps it's a safer bet. my friends and i started with a cheese plate which was quite nice. i had heard things about their burger, so i ordered this. i would rate their burger tied for second (tied with Jak's Grill and far behind Red Mill) as far as seattle best burgers are concerned. my friends both got the handmade butternut squash ravioli. this dish did not make much sense to me. butternut squash is a pretty mild flavor. whatever you are going to put with it should complement it, not overpower it. their decision to add duck confit to the dish made the squash completely irrelevant. it wasn't terrible, but if you are getting this dish because you like butternut squash, i would move on to something different. having gone on the cheap for my entree, i decided to splurge with two desserts. i had heard stories about the coconut cream pie, so i got one of those. it was pretty good, but maybe not worth all of the hype. the real winner was the the creme caramel. this was awesome! it is right up there with Tango's diablo and Purple's sea salt caramels as the best desserts in seattle. the service was extremely friendly and made the experience very enjoyable. i expect to go back again.

    (4)

  • Avalon Z.

    this was by far the worst of the tom douglas restaurant experiences i have had, and i haven't had a good one yet. i went there for a late night bite with my partner after getting off of my work shift at brasa down the street. she had the late night pancake plate, and i had a burger with bleu cheese. for a place so popular, i can't believe just how badly they messed up our two plates. the service was slow, 10 minutes to be spoken to at the table, another 10 for drinks and a solid 20 minutes after that for a burger with fries and pancakes to show up. when they did arrive, my rare burger was medium at best, the fries had burned edges or were overdone throughout, and the burger was without bleu cheese. my partner's pancake plate featured over-hard eggs, after she asked for over-easy, and pancakes that had the mouth feel of a frisbee. worst of all, my 13 dollar burger came with ketchup. please, do yourself a favor and avoid tom douglas and the palace kitchen at all costs.

    (1)

  • Krissi P.

    Two words - Cherry Blossom. The way to my heart is frou frou girly drinks, and this one came in the necessary martini glass, with a brandied cherry at the bottom. Heaven

    (4)

  • uyen n.

    The menu always changes, so I have something different every time I come here. The food here is never a disappointment. It use to be my favorite. However service is a disappointment. It is the only reason why I give it 4 stars. The last couple of times we went here we sat at the bar and the waitress ignored us for awhile and then gave us bitchy attitude for nothing. I do love their Triple coconut cream pie! I usually don't care for dessert or pie, but this is so yummy.

    (4)

  • CK Dexter H.

    These are to Seattle as is The Jazz Kitchen to Disneyland.

    (1)

  • Ass Man Z.

    I had the cabra tempura with gaeng panaeng and the puffed parrot penis on a bed of red pepper radiatori served with an Eau-de-vie de Framboise reduction...another Tom Douglas masterpiece!

    (2)

  • j m.

    I heart this beautimous restaurant so much! Perfectly lit, a pleasing treat to the eyes, service is sublime and chill tunes all combine, relaxing you and tempting you to stay and enjoy! We had the wood grilled chicken wings for an appetizer and they were PERFECT. Huge wings smoked beautifully, delicious and moist, with a really tasty corainder sauce. I had the whole Idaho trout and my husband had the palace burger royale. We were both pleased with our entree choices, my husband was swooning heavily over the burger. I had a taste and it was easy to understand why! We shared the triple coconut cream pie for dessert and I have to tell you---- it's worth a trip to Seattle JUST to eat this one delectable, outstanding dessert! It was AWESOME. The crust is buttery and crispy and chewy all at the same time owed in part to the flakes of coconut spread throughout, and the cream..... oh lawdy the cream..... thick, custardy, sweet and filled with coconut too. I was completely enthralled. Then there is the gigantic topping of whipped cream sprinkled with toasted coconut AND white chocolate shavings. Oh sweet Mary, Joseph and Jesus... you all came together and blessed me this evening for realz.

    (5)

  • nate C.

    nice, relaxed, decent value. i had duck totaloni and for an entree i had lamb chops with lamb sausage all of which was good. the prices are very reasonable, although i checked the website the night he was on iron chef and it seemed to be cheaper. he may have jacked up the prices after the show, which is fairly lame in my opinion. also in seattle every bar has different beers, and they are all local, and ones i have never heard of. the bartender was very busy when we first got in, but that did not stop him from insuring that we got a beer that both my girlfriend and i really liked. unfortunately, they do not take reservations for parties under 6. we got there at 11pm and there was a 20 minute wait. i would hate to try and get a table at 8:30

    (4)

  • J J.

    GREAT burget and fries. Good happy hour menu and it is conveniently located across cinerama.

    (4)

  • Shane O.

    This place is GREAT! We went for dinner and the food was fantastic! For my entree, I had the corn cakes with different toppings, this was to die for, full of flavor! My husband had the chicken and green beans, also very good. Even though there was a short wait to get in, the service was amazing and the ambiance/decor was perfect for dinner! I highly recommend this place :-)

    (5)

  • Maeve C.

    I found myself downtown the other friday evening, with a few drinks in me in need of a good dinner, and after trekking up to Purple to find the wait at 9pm is still wayyy to long, we headed over the the Tom Douglas District and settled on Palace Kitchen. I'd been here once before for some late night snacks - gooey fattening cheesey things that were delicious, but made you feel guilty. So, this time, they told us it'd be about 20 mintes, I think it was more like 8, we were seated in the front room - there are several distinct but visually connected dining areas all well decorated (except for the faux stone textured ceramic tile floors, which are no doubt sensible, but I think a questionable choice) - our server was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! We had 2 salads - the caesar (which isn't called a caesar) and the apple cheddar edive one. They were quite large, but yummy enough that you didn't want to stop eating until every last bit was cleaned off your plate. And then for our entrees I had the paparadelle with mushrooms and truffle oil - it was really good, except one of the mushrooms had a woody seemingly unhydrated stem on it - it was too tough to chew, but this is a very small complaint, and my boyfriend had the venison which he absolutely loved. Overall, it was a delightlful meal!

    (5)

  • Dave B.

    The Palace Kitchen seemed like a pretty solid place for it's price point. I went there with some friends from Tacoma who said it was their favorite restaurant in Seattle. I wouldn't go quite that far, but I can see why someone would dig it. We had some sort of fondue-ish appetizer (ordered before I arrived so I'm not sure exactly what it was) which was pretty tasty. We also ordered some chicken wings, which were good, but perhaps the wrong choice at a place like this (I think it was about $8 for 3 wings, and I've had much better wings from wing joints where a whole basket is $4). But the entrees brought things back up. I had a sliced duck breast on top of asparagus and gnocchi. It was all delicous. A couple of friends got some of the $12 burgers. They said they were really good, but I still have a problem with a $12 burger. The last person had a pasta dish, which she said was great, but ended up leaving quite a bit of it and diving into my friend's fries (which were pretty impressive fries, to be fair). We didn't have dessert, but we saw a lot of desserts at tables around us, and had my stomach had any room left in it, I would have defintitely tried one, as they looked great. The atmosphere was nice as well. Our waiter was really friendly, and even split up the check 5 ways and let us all pay seperately (which I usually try to avoid, but that seemed to be the consensus at the table). Overall, if you're looking for some tasty food at a hip place in the middle price range, I don't think you can go wrong at the Palace Kitchen. I believe they're also open pretty late and do some sort of "breakfast at night" thing.

    (4)

  • Trevin C.

    Love the laid back atmosphere. Have one of the better burgers in town, albeit a bit overpriced. Love how they come served on a multi-level platter.

    (4)

  • Greta D.

    oh hai~~~i just got so hungry thinking about the goat cheese lavendar fondu. it's been a year since i have devoured you, and i cannot wait until next friday for the annual dinner. along with oysters, oustanding wine menu, outstanding everything.

    (4)

  • Simon L.

    i went here for work and it was okay. their portions were pretty hardy, but i was pretty annoyed w/ the waitress cause she kept asking if we wanted more drinks when we weren't even close to done w/ our current drink. mind you, she did this multiple times with multiple people, which got kind of old. -1 for that!

    (3)

  • Anthony G.

    I'm new to Seattle and Palace Kitchen is one of my new favorite restaurants!

    (5)

  • Todd P.

    I've been to The Palace Kitchen twice. The first time it was okay and I thought I got the wrong thing. The second time was lame lame lame. I could have cooked better food myself. The deserts are good. I think Tom Douglas is 90% businessman and 10% chef. His restaurants look nice and present a great image, but the food sucks.

    (2)

  • John S.

    Had a great dinner here before going to an art showing in the area. I've had drinks at the Palace but this was my first time eating and the food definitely lived up to all the hype. The space is noisy but it's a fun atmosphere and the service was GREAT! We started with the fondue and mussel apps - both were pretty damn good! The fondue is way rich and we made the mistake of getting some additional cheese from their kick-ass selection to add to the pain (that's pain in a good way, the kind that feels so good). For dinner I had the halibut that was really good but may have been slightly overcooked (I'm so damn HM!) and my vegetarian date (vegetarian status is fucking questionable as she ate half of my damn halibut! WTF?!) had some kind of vegetable stew (I think?) that I tried and was actually really tasty. The cocktails at the Palace are strong - we needed a good walk (or stumble) to the gallery to pull our shit together before hobnobbin' with the artsy crowd.

    (4)

  • WilJim T.

    Im usually a big fan of Thom Douglas inspired restaurants. This one not so much. The food was mediocre, and the service was way to slow for the amount of patrons that were in the restaurant. Probably not gonna go back...

    (2)

  • Eric K.

    one of my favs

    (5)

  • Amy P.

    I have eaten at Palace Kitchen many times and for some reason never done a review. Probably because when I don't enjoy a meal I always think of doing a review, but every meal at Palace has been excellent so I just forget about the review and savor the meal. Now, however, it is time to give credit where credit is due. I am a big fan of Tom Douglas' many restaurants. Some I like more than others - and Palace would definitely be at the top of the list. Great food, atmosphere and service are the reasons why. While I have tried other menu items, my personal favorite is the Palace Burger Royale. I think Seattle has a lot of great places to get a burger and Palace is definitely one of them. I recommend that you order it with a nice big slice of Beecher's Flagship cheese. A very juicy burger and the fries that accompany it are always piping hot. If you are not a burger person I can recommend the ravioli or the flatiron steak. I'm sure everything else is really good but, like I said, I usually order the burger. In addition to the great food, the service is outstanding. Your water glass will never sit empty and the service is always attentive and friendly.

    (4)

  • Alfonso L.

    One of Tom Douglas's restaurants in Seattle ---bustling environment., cozy, inviting decor. Food just outstanding. I was able to taste a few things at a group dinner: amazing olive poppers (amazing too b/c I don't usually like olives), escabeche fresh and tangy, a spiced duck posole that was hearty and tasty (with cilantro sour cream). And those were the appetizers! Entrees thrilled: I had a spiced blackened cod served atop celery root ravioli with fennel. Stupendous, perfectly prepared cod, really well executed dish. I got to try a rich, succulent Washington chicken (not like the stuff we get back in CA). Others raved about the burger, the strip steak, and the Alaskan halibut served with Israeli couscous. Our one shared dessert was the pineapple confit served with toffee ice cream and ginger sugar crystals. Two bottles of Chinook (Yakima Valley) easily complemented the meal: just the edge between dry and slightly sweet. Service? We landed a table for 8 easily, and were well-tended to by our very tall, handsome server with the chrome top. Wonderful experience overall. We also noticed a late night "hangtown fry" (fried eggs with oysters) for the after midnight crowd. When in Seattle, this place is a find.

    (5)

  • ian l.

    if you haven't been you are missing out!

    (5)

  • Sara m.

    I have always wanted to visit Seattle, so when my fiance had to go for business, I leaped at the opportunity to join him. As we all know, the food can make or break your little weekend getaway. I came across the Tom Douglas restaurants while researching and was undecided which we would try when we arrived. The front desk at our hotel recommended Palace Kitchen - so off we went. We skipped appetizers, because we wanted to have enough room for dessert. We ordered the potato ravioli and the pesto squash soup. Delicious! Probably the best ravioli I have ever eaten, and I love pasta! For dessert, he ordered the coconut cream pie and I had the huckleberry pie. Each was extremely large and delicious, unfortunately we couldn't finish either of them. The California arbequina olive oil is a favorite of ours, as we are from California. What a great way to start off your meal. All in all, the ambiance was great, the food was even better. We had a wonderful time at Palace Kitchen and we would recommend it to locals and visitors alike.

    (5)

  • Adam L.

    Average food at fairly high prices. There is really no good reason to pay $60 per person (including wine, tax and tip) for just an average meal. There are many restaurants in Seattle where you can get a standout meal for that kind of money. I was there was a group of six and we had a variety of entrees and starters. Salads were uniformly good, mains were so-so. I had the steak, not a great cut, prepared well and tasted ok but the cut really brought it down a notch. I had made a reservation 2 weeks ahead yet I experienced amateurish treatment from the hostess as they were "confused" if my reservation was for 8 or 6:30 and they called me to confirm at 6:35 when my reservation was for 8pm. When I asked about it they claimed there was no problem just confusion on their part, kind of annoying. I would not return to Palace Kitchen unless it was for drinks or a hamburger which I heard is good. Deserts were ok, coconut cream pie is always good at TD places.

    (2)

  • MM R.

    I love the whole look and feel of The Palace Kitchen. One of Tom Douglas' local eateries which opened post-Dahlia Lounge. No reservations so you may have to wait but it's a fun one. Food is a sure fire.

    (5)

  • Loriann P.

    This was the first time I have ever had coho king salmon- I loved it! Great restaurant. Appetizers were outstanding. Loved the goat cheese fondue (very mild) corn on the cob and ravioli. Generous portions. With a party of 6 we got in quickly. Service was so great we returned 2 nights later. Don't forget to try the coconut cream pie- it's unbelievably good!

    (5)

  • Mad M.

    Most places close by 10 and it was 1015 when we started looking around for a bite with the kid around 4th and 5th ave. Been driving by this place for ages but always seemed packed. had some free tables so we took the plunge. Pricey food but fits with the atmosphere. Burger cooked right and delicious. The pork rib appetizer could be a meal in itself. decent drink selection.

    (4)

  • Angela P.

    GREAT happy hour. Coming from Chicago, where happy hour was illegal until very recently, I was woo'ed by Palace Kitchen's happy hour. From 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., there is a menu of drinks and eats for only $6. We scored an awesome window seat, which was perfect on the breezy afternoon and ideal for people watching. The ambiance is trendy and inviting, our server was attentive and friendly. The Rosemary Lavender Lemon Drop is my kind of cocktail. I also tried PK's white sangria, which was fantastic. The Goat Cheese Lavender Fondue did not disappoint and was a nice appetizer to absorb our happy hour cocktails. It wasn't as floral as I expected, but I think the goat cheese may have covered up the flavor of the lavender. I was only a tourist in this beautiful city, but I would recommend Palace Kitchen to both locals and tourists. It's a pretty spot for a date or to kick off your evening with that happy hour.

    (5)

  • Nicole O.

    Came here for dinner with friends and ordered family style. Awesome friendly bar tender - great Moscow mules in copper mugs! Dirty martinis come with blue cheese stuffed olives that they were out of when my friend ordered, so the bartender hand stuffed them for him (also good to note in case you don't like blue cheese as my other friend asked for hers without) No reservations for less than 6 but a quick 10 minutes wait for 4 people on Friday night at 7. Apps - the homemade ravioli are divine! The broccoli cheese fritters were just okay. Entrees - the salmon was delicious, cooked to perfection. The pasta dish (I think there's only one) was just as delectable as the ravioli with a uniquely light flavor. The hangar steak (med rare) and mashed are a little heavy for all the food we ordered but I enjoyed every tender morsel of steak and creamy spoonful of potatoes. The burger (med. rare) with cheddar was juicy and beautifully balanced with the bun. Highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Jess C.

    Palace Kitchen is yet another Tom Douglas establishment which I tried to like. After several visits I've decided there is no way I'll ever like Palace Kitchen. I've tried so many of their (by-glass) wines, cocktails, appetizers and entrees and nothing is great, and most things are not good. I've had so many of their cocktails and wines (both premium and happy hour) and everything is disappointing. If you must, stick with a traditional Old Fashioned even if you're here for happy hour. I hear their burger is their saving grace, but unfortunately they're only open for dinner / happy hour / late night will be back for that some time soon.

    (2)

  • Brian E.

    Easily one of the best restaurants in the city. The ambiance is absolutely warming as you walk into the small vestibule connecting the Seattle street to the dimly lit dining room filled with the intoxicating scent of wood fire. If you let your eyes wander a bit, you'll notice a fully stocked bar, bowls of fresh oranges, lemons and limes, ready to be freshly squeezed into one of their expertly crafted cocktails, a bar top fully stocked with big bowls of endless pistachios, and a fully exposed kitchen. They have a small but great local selection of craft beers in bottle and on draft. If you're looking for a great appetizer, try their amazing mussels or wings. Anything off their wood fired grill is mouthwatering; from the burgers to the salmon. Please do yourself a favor and try the Palace Kitchen as soon as you can. Or, as late as you can, they are open beyond midnight!

    (5)

  • Margaret R.

    #NAME?

    (3)

  • Tony Y.

    Palace kitchen is my favorite Tom Douglas restaurant. It is the perfect blend of high quality food and fancy dishes and a laid back relaxed atmosphere. The fried corn appetizers is one the best preparation of corn I've ever had. You can't go wrong with the burger and mountain of shoe string French fries, but if you're feeling a little more adventurous you won't regret it. They only take reservations for groups of 6 or more but usually the wait isn't too bad.

    (5)

  • Carol C.

    After a full day of travel and sightseeing, dinner here hit the spot. Great food and comfortable ambiance. Two appetizers and a Spicy Apricot Margarita made for a very satisfying meal. The mussels with fennel & sausage were perfect but the chilled squash soup with smoked salmon really hit the spot on a hot summer day :) A fellow diner ordered the enormous crouton and green salad. This dish had been on the menu from his visits early when Palace Kitchen first opened and it was as good as he remembered. He generously let me taste his fresh ravioli. I don't remember if the filling was pork or boar, but it was delicious!

    (5)

  • Jill M.

    We had excellent drinks, a lavender rosemary lemon drop, which was subtle and tasty, rather than drinking a bar of lavender soap and a spin-off on an old-fashioned. Drinks get five stars. Their signature ravioli dish was really good. But our mains were disappointing. The trout was way too salty, and the vegetable pasta dish was too smoky, lemony and salty all at the same time. It should have been a light dish, but it was the opposite. The blueberry cobbler was good for dessert. The ambience and service was good.

    (3)

  • Friend of D.

    Went here on Labor Day for dinner and could not have asked for a better meal! Food was fantastic. Got the goat cheese fondue, pork ravioli, and hanger steak. All were 5 stars. Our server was awesome--very friendly and not snooty. Wish we had this place in Michigan!

    (5)

  • Chen-Chen J.

    Dining at Palace Kitchen was like watching a Coens brothers film. I go in with high expectations because of the critical acclaim. By the end, I'm stuck thinking, "I just don't get it ... maybe it's me ..." Overall, would give a 3.5 rating. The highlights: Ambiance and service. It actually is a wonderful date spot because the restaurant feels cozy and intimate. I absolutely love how the kitchen is open. Service was fantastic, and everyone made you feel comfortable, attended to, and welcome. Now on to the food. I ordered the salmon pate appetizer and was a bit confused as it wasn't your traditional pate. First, no bread. Ok, I see cucumber slices. I must eat the pate on the cucumber....?? Each ingredient in the pate by itself was delicious, but together, I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not. There were some bits with concentrated salt, which together with the strong salmon flavor made the bite overwhelmingly salty. But then, there were some bites with the candied cashews that were great. I waffled between "Oh, yea... I think I like this flavor combo" and "No. Doesn't work," so I settled on interesting. I concluded that perhaps my palate is just not sophisticated enough for this dish?? Then I had the enormous garlic crouton aka. play on Caesar salad. The bread itself was really delicious, and I liked the parmesan dressing. But again, confused as to the unnecessary deconstruction. I love whole romaine lettuce leaves, but largely because then you can grill it. The lettuce was not grilled; disappointing but not a deal breaker. The "crouton" was a bit too soaked in oil for my taste (it sat in a puddle of olive oil) and there was a strong herbal flavor (rosemary?). I realized I just paid $13 to cut up five pieces of romaine lettuce and a giant piece of bread to make my own Caesar salad. Sigh ... My boyfriend ordered the rotisserie chicken, which was for the most part juicy and tender. I appreciated that the skin was crispy. The best part was definitely the mashed potatoes and the greens. Creamy and cooked to perfection with the semi-sweet sauce. So overall, I left Palace Kitchen underwhelmed but also unsure whether my lack of appreciation is because the food itself was underwhelming or because honestly, I am just not classy enough to enjoy Tom Douglas's "fine dining." Oh well.

    (3)

  • Alexandra C.

    So glad this place was open after midnight. My boyfriend and I met here after I went to the Seattle Block party and his plane landed. We shared the chicken wings appetizer and it was one of the best chicken wings I've ever had. He ordered a burger and fries, and both were great. At first the amount of fries seemed overwhelming, but there was none left. The waitress was more than pleasant so late at night, the restaurant was clean and the rest of the staff was friendly. Very comfortable and classy, so don't bring your kids.

    (5)

  • Lori B.

    Little expansive for what you get. They also give you discount on your birthday. I don't think I will try it again.

    (3)

  • Annel U.

    Late night dinner. Happy hour menu was pretty appetizing. Refreshing sangrias $6 and $5 drafts! Wings were on point! Little hipster music and laid back. Loved it!

    (4)

  • Kris U.

    Although this place is clearly a trendy and popular spot, as we could only get bar seating late on a Monday night, it was hit-and-miss for us: - the sound mussels with garlic sausage and a fennel/ouzo broth was fabulous! Although listed as an appetizer and priced modestly (considering the price point here), it is generous enough to be your dinner. - the olive poppers were just okay, but nothing special when considering the $12 spend. - the goat cheese and lavender fondue had a smooth consistency but the flavor was bland. The best thing about this appetizer is it comes with a nice portion of their crusty (although overly charred) bread and fruit, including berries and apples. - the salmon was "maybe the best I've ever had!" exclaimed my dinner companion. I'll have to take her experienced-foodie word for it, since sadly I'm allergic to salmon. - the cocktails were uninspiring (especially when compared to the several other Belltown cocktail bars we visited, and their comparable concoctions). The lavender rosemary lemon drop was sugary, with no hint of lavender or rosemary. The cynara (bourbon cocktail) packed a flavor punch that turned into a weird after taste.

    (3)

  • Jennifer S.

    I stopped in for dinner with a friend and we shared several dishes to get to try many different things. First off, this place was bustling and I now know why...the food is inventive and great! We tried the goat cheese and lavender fondue with the dahlia bakery bread, the ravioli, the caramelized cauliflower, the marinated beets and the halibut. Wow - so flavorful and lick your plate clean good. Great service too!

    (4)

  • Ozzie L.

    So I've been here a few times and like most of my experiences with Tom Douglas restaurants I wasn't impressed. But last night I became a fan. It was late on a Wednesday night and me and my buddy were looking for some late night bites that was within walking distance, so we came here. We ordered: Olive oil, balsamic and bread - was good, olives in the balsamic and EVOO. Bread was fresh and a nice start. Chicken Wings- YES! Smoked then grilled with a sort of creme fresche sauce that was delicious. Different from your typical wings so take that into accord. You get 3 full wings which is more like 6 at your local Buffalo wild wings. :) I liked them. Frito Pie- Ya, I'd pass on this. Its a bad take on home made nachos, the fritos were house made and flavorless. Not a fan. Ice cream- all in house made. We opted for the vanilla bean and cookies and cream. The vanilla was just perfect, silky smooth and full of flavor. The cookies and cream, ehh not so much. Really didn't have the X factor. Get the vanilla. Pear Cobbler thing- Not bad, think of apple pie meets pear cobbler. Not very sweet but was nice especially with the vanilla ice cream. Pretty good. Chai torte- phenomenol! Light chocolate with a carmel and toffee texture. They top it with a home made whipped cream. This thing freaking rocked!!!!! This is a must and especially if your a chocolate fan!!!

    (4)

  • Bree O.

    The previous Yelp reviews lured us in however the food was extremely underwhelming. Our server was pretty good and attentive however the menu was very limited for what was described as "$$" it's much closer to "$$$" with very limited "reasonable" options. They had a good beer selection and an impressive wine list but we were definitely underwhelmed by the food. Not to mention, each item was served room temp.. Idk maybe this place is good for some but considering we came just after 5 when they opened so it's not like the kitchen was backed up or the dining room was busy.

    (2)

  • Krista T.

    Management = 2 stars Service = 4 stars Food = 3 stars There's nothing worse than when you try to give a restaurant business and the Manager apparently finds herself too busy to return an e-mail, or call back. I inquired about reserving the dining room for a large party. I had a question and the hostess said I would need to speak with the Manager. Sue, the Manager never responded to my e-mail, and never returned my phone call. I ultimately still held the large dinner at Palace Kitchen anyway, but the lack of attention from management left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess when you manage a Tom Douglas restaurant your priority isn't customer service since you probably assume people will continue to eat there anyway. Duly noted, Sue. Thank goodness our server made up for Sue's IDGAF attitude. She was very attentive, had a great sense of humor, and was prompt with our orders. I tried the infamous lavender fondue, which had a slight hint of lavender, not overpowering at all. It was decent, but not sure why all the hype. I tried the pan seared cod - the fish was cooked perfectly, but came in a very small portion. The leek chowder underneath the cod was 90% fennel and watered down, which was disappointing. After spending $27 on the entree, I was still hungry after dinner. FAIL. I will say, the hanger steak my friend ordered looked DIVINE. Should I ever decide to give Palace Kitchen another try (a big IF), I would order the hanger steak. Palace Kitchen is beloved by many, but I just can't jump on that bandwagon just yet.

    (2)

  • Tiffany L.

    First time here for a birthday. Ordered the butter poached prawns as an appetizer. The prawns are so delicious! Although I do wish there were more than three prawns for $19! Then I got the Idaho trout. Amazing service and the atmosphere is very Seattle city-like. I will definitely be coming back! Maybe for just a drink in the bar with a friend.

    (5)

  • Nichole A.

    The staff here was great and very nice. That was the best part of our evening. The food was....whatever. That was the most accurate description we could come up with. It was pretty bland. We had the beet salad, goat cheese fondue, and the salmon entree. The atmosphere was also just ok. Did like the large open windows by where we sat but the rest of the place was nothing spectacular.

    (3)

  • Katherine C.

    We went to Palace Kitchen for dinner after a late flight into Seattle and were delighted with fantastic, well-crafted cocktails and beautiful, nicely-presented food. The bar manager talked cocktails with us for much of our visit and made us some really tasty off-menu drinks after we had worked through much of the regular menu. We ate...so many things. The standouts were the mussels, the ravioli and the beets. The lavender fondue was the only really uninteresting dish that we ordered, though a quick survey of yelp suggests that I'm in the minority in feeling this way. We had a vegetable side dish that was shockingly good, though I can't remember exactly what it was- grilled asparagus, maybe? We continued ordering food until the table was covered in plates (no fault of our server, who cleared as much as she was able) and then ordered a few more items. Service was outstanding, though our interest in cocktails may have gotten us a little extra attention. The ambiance was exactly what I want for late night drinks- comfortable seats, dark and moody and a view of the street. This is going to be a regular spot for me when I visit Seattle.

    (5)

  • Vanessa K.

    It was about 11pm after arriving in Seattle and we were hungry. We didn't want to steer far from where we were staying. It was difficult to find a place open at that time with a full kitchen. We ordered a bunch of small places and shared. The prices were high, but it was a nice sit down establishment, so it was expected. It was all very good. We ordered the brussel sprouts with bacon. Yum! The pork ravioli. Soooo yum! We ordered the larger portion, and it was amazing. They were bit size pockets of flavor. Not too creamy or rich. Chicken wings - good but there were only 3 pieces. Mussels - fresh and the broth was amazing. We kept dipping our bread into it. It soaked up all the juice. Off menu, cheese fries! Oh man!!!! Side of gravy and gooey cheese melted all over the fries.

    (4)

  • May C.

    We arrived at Palace Kitchen at 7pm on a Wednesday. The original wait time to get seated was 40 minutes for a party of 5, but luckily, the host noticed that our party was made of 2 younger kids, so he inquired if we were interested in squeezing into a square table for 4 by the corner window...we were delighted! This restaurant is one of our f eaten at in Seattle. Kitchen Palace earned my 5 stars for it's food, attentive service staff and ambiance. We ordered 3 entrees: Burger Royale , Tagliarini, and the Whole Idaho Trout. Each entree had portions large enough to share amongst 2 medium appetite individuals. All the dishes were perfectly seasoned, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. For dessert, we opted for the coconut pie...and yes it was as amazing as everyone says. So remember to save room! Our waitress was very helpful and gave us suggestions on their most popular entrées. She also clued us in on the large portion sizes and refilled our delicious Dahlia's Bakery bread and water periodically. For convenience, there were coat hooks throughout the dining area. A bonus due to the frequent rain fall here. Although, we came as a family, the lighting in the restaurant would

    (5)

  • Mathew N.

    The "Plin" a Piedmontese Style Ravioli was mentioned on a survey of the best food in Seattle. In fact, it was listed as the very best dish in all of Seattle. The waiter simultaneously downplayed and confirmed the ranking saying it was the only dish on the menu that he hadn't gotten tired of in all his time working at the restaurant. At first, I didn't see it on the menu but I ordered the full order from the appetizer menu. It was quite good. Creamy but not too creamy and just the right mix of soft and crispy. My friends ordered chicken and found it kind of ordinary. The decor is nice and parking was easy to find on the street. Service was friendly and attentive.

    (4)

  • Wen W.

    Ah yes... I didn't even know this place existed. Then again, I still don't even know half of this city. Of course, I know who Tom Douglas is. That famous dude chef, yeah? I had dinner there once. The restaurant environment is mixed. You have family. You have business people. You have dates. The waiter acknowledged us right away and helped with our orders. With the recommendation, I ordered pork chop. When my dinner was served, I was definitely impressed with the generous portion and taste. Yummmm! You know, I will come back here when I have a chance. Check out this place if you can. It seems like it is always crowded almost every night. That should show you or give you a hint about how good this restaurant is.

    (5)

  • Rafael G.

    Awesome atmosphere. The flank steak was really tender and the mashed potatoes were the perfect sidekick. We also ordered the royal burger, unbelievable tender beef. The lettu was mediocre so i had to leave out the greens. Desert, omg the coconut pie. Absolutely unbelievable. Recommend this to the fullest.

    (5)

  • Michael Y.

    I had a burger that was delicious! The mural on the wall is also very cool! On my first visit I was solo and sat at a small table near the front of the restaurant. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. I like it so much I brought my wife and daughter back a couple of days later. My wife also loved her meal. My daughter wasn't a fan of her kids meal but that was because she prefers kid food not gourmet food. This is a great place to go with adults or older children, probably not the best place to go with young kids less than 10 or so, but it was very yummy! Prices are on the high side but it is Seattle so not surprising. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Kelvin B.

    Had dinner with and I highly recommend this place.I had one of the best red wines I ever tasted in my life. Had the flank steak which was delicious. The server I had was probably the nicest and happiest person in the food services industry. Overall, this was a remarkable experience.

    (4)

  • Avneet S.

    Was in Seattle for research and we all decided to go here for dinner based on our moderator's recommendation. Definitely did not disappoint! First of all, if you've read any of my previous reviews, you know I"m a fan of finer/trendier dining options that do vegetarian food really well. ' The pasta dishes were creamy and indulgent without being too heavy, and the beet/gorgonzola appetizer was fresh and flavorful. The dessert the waiter suggested, the coconut cream pie, was like no cream pie I've ever had - it was light and airy, with a coconutty crust and a really delicate flavor. The ambiance was really cozy, with a lot of heavy wood and candle light/dim lighting. It was a bit of a maze though, as there were several different "pockets" of seating, broken up by the bar, kitchen, and wine room. The acoustics also made it really loud - not in a "you can hear every conversation" way, but in a sort of constant wall of sound way. Overall, would definitely visit the restaurant again the next time I'm in the area, but maybe try to find a quieter corner. ANYway. Delicious!

    (4)

  • Jeremy F.

    Food was just ok not great. Had the trout - lots of bones. Skin was flavorful. Service was good. A bit pricey ($31) for what I got. Came with side of mash potatoes and sautéed greens - both very oily and lacking flavor.

    (2)

  • Sandy C.

    Food was amazing and the bartender was awesome. Was visiting Seattle for a job interview and came here for dinner per recommendation. Checked yelp, great reviews, decided to give a try. I sat at the bar where the bartender greeted me and displayed his knowledge and expertise about the food as he helped me choose from all of their delicious items. I decided on the salmon that was served with greens including pea leaves. It was light and flavorful, perfection. Simply perfection!

    (5)

  • B R.

    Worst chicken dinner I have ever had bar none. The chicken was under done, the coals must have been too old. When I cut into it the chicken moved. I sent it back for some more pain. It didn't help it was rubbery and tasteless. The two ladies next to me said the wings were rubbery and tactless also just covered with hot spices. No taste like eating a raw hockey puck. I have never sent back a chicken dinner ever ever! The floor manager said they have never had a complaint on their chicken dinner. I don't believe that's possible or reasonable! They comped the meal and asked me if I wanted something else but I chose to leave feeling hungry and totally disappointed! No quality control and no checking of coal temperature is my guess. Too bad they missed the opportunity to provide me with a meal! Worst meal in Seattle in the past year! I would be happy to meet with the chef and have us share a whole chicken I doubt the two of us would want to finish it if it was prepared in the same manner. 1/5 stars.

    (1)

  • Wendy W.

    This was actually referred to us by a local. The ambiance was great, so was the service. However, when it comes to food, maybe we're not accustomed to the local flairs. The only thing that was memorable to me was the squid. This is what we ordered: Grilled and chilled Rhode Island Squid - pretty good. Crispy fried spiced pig tails - extremely salty. Palace burger royal - was ok. Rotisserie chicken - was bland and alittle dry. Pistachio flan - pretty good. Maybe go back for a drink.

    (2)

  • Joe B.

    It amazes me that it has taken us this long to visit Palace Kitchen. We don't get downtown often but we decided to spend the weekend after all of the holiday fuss was completed and that included a trip to Palace Kitchen. We arrived shortly after they opened and got a seat at the front window. Our server was very (very!) friendly and bubbly. A little over the top but it beats the alternative. For cocktails The Wife had a Pomegranate Margarita and I ordered a Rosemary's Baby. Both drinks were excellent and I thought very well balanced. We ordered bread service and a Grilled Matsutaki appetizer. The bread offered 2 slices each of a nut bread, rye and potato. It comes with a dish of arbequina olive oil, balsamic and 2 picholine olives. The oil just didn't taste right to me, like it was rancid, but that didn't matter because the bread was best eaten plain in my opinion. I especially enjoyed the rye. The matsutaki was a very small portion of grilled mushroom with a big dollop of fig paste and an andouille jus. It didn't knock me off my feet but it was tasty. For entrees The Wife ordered the delicata squash, with handmade tagliarini, sage~mint pesto, Russian kale, brown butter, hazelnut, pecorino sardo, We were both surprised at the huge size of the portion after seeing how small the matsutaki was. She loved how the brown butter gave the squash a pumpkin seed flavor. I, the meat lover of the couple, ordered the Flat Iron Steak served with a blue cheese/charred leak butter, smashed Yukon Gold taters and some type of green. The steak was really very amazing with great flavor and tenderness and who can say no to smashed potatoes? Not this guy. Washed this all down with a very nice syrah from the south of France and you had a wonderful meal. Against better judgement we split a Bread Pudding with Pistachio Ice Cream, drizzled with caramel sauce. The caramel really didn't bring anything to the party here and the bread pudding was crunchier than I care for (I like the middle of the pan brownie too) but the ice cream was very delicious. We dropped some serious coinage here so we won't be back very soon but I expect we will be back.

    (4)

  • Gilad B.

    Great anytime. We went here for a large group dinner and had a wonderful night. We enjoyed everything, love the cream pie of course, and had great drinks. Also, the side room was a fun place for a large group.

    (4)

  • Karen O.

    I've been coming here for years. It's sad that they don't take reservations, but I don't blame them because they are always super busy! We started with the Goat cheese fondue, and it was divine. I didn't really taste the lavender that was supposed to be there, but perhaps my palate was too overwhelmed by CHEEEEESE. Delish. We also got the brussel sprouts and the house bread. How could bread be such an exciting part of the meal? When it is perfectly spongey, warm, and comes with the most flavorable dipping olive oil I have ever tasted. The only entree I have ever gotten is the Burger!!! Why mess with perfection? Thick bacon and Beecher's cheddar cheese adorn this masterpiece that can only be eaten medium-rare. Service is outstanding, wine was awesome.

    (5)

  • Kari C.

    This place was recommended by our Seattle area friends, for dinner, before a concert. There weren't many patrons when we showed up, but the place filled up quickly. Waitress was friendly with a hint of attitude. Which matched up perfectly with the funky menu descriptions and the old skool M.C. Hammer era music. DH and I started off sharing a Perfect Pear cocktail (clear creek pear brandy, cointreau, and lime with a sugared rim). It was delicious and quite strong. I had been seriously overeating during my entire trip already, so I decided to get something light, like the warm beet salad. It was truly scrumptious. The beets were perfectly cooked, nice and tender, and the yogurt sauce provided some tartness. I think the other sauce was pistachio based, but I can't remember. One of our friends got the same thing. It was one of her favorites. She was leaving room for coconut cream pie! I thought I could have some of DH's dish, but he was loathe to share. His dish was a pork-fest: pig ears, smoked bacon, and pork loin. It came with blue grits and chanterelles. Very rich dish with a very rich sauce. It didn't have any off-beat flavors. Our other friend was not worried about over-eating. He got the Palace Burger Royale, which is 1/2 pound of chuck with a pile of delicious, crispy fries. We finished our meal with lots of dessert. I had to get my own slice of Dahlia Bakery coconut cream pie because our friend was NOT about to share any of hers! Which is just as well, since it was amazing. And I don't usually get coconut cream pie. This one is covered with a thick layer of white chocolate slivers and toasted coconut. The filling is packed with coconut flavor, however, not too sweet. The topping provided nice balance. The crust was crunchy. Yes, it's $9, but it is a massive slice of pie. I can't remember what the other dessert was, but it wasn't what we expected. A tiny cake with a side of ice cream. Just get the pie! ;) Our friends picked up the tab, so I can't really comment on the price. A good place with a fun, quirky vibe and solid food.

    (4)

  • Cyndi J.

    We chose this location for my husband's birthday dinner, based on the recommendation of a friend. Our server was awesome. He paced our meal just right so we had the right amount of food, wine, and conversation throughout the evening. I had the halibut. It was delicately cooked a served with a nice light sauce and crisp vegetables. My husband had the big rib-eye, and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We also had dessert, with a candle and a rousing round of "happy birthday."

    (5)

  • Kevin G.

    This is the most disappointing TD restaurant. Food was not good. We had The romaine salad , the dressing lacked flavor. The baked olive "poppers" were gross. The burger was meh. Avoid this place it needs some serious attention. The service was Great.

    (1)

  • Anjana A.

    The ambiance, and the candle lit trendy atmosphere of the Palace Kitchen is fun. It has some innovative items on the menu but they tend to be pretty expensive. I have been here 3-4 times and found the food to be innovative but the flavors average. The food is also a little too salty for my palette. I think this is a problem with most Tom Douglas' establishments as I've been to 4-5 of them and encountered the same problem everywhere. The food always tastes the best the first time as you're still discovering new menu items but as you become a repeat visitor you start seeing how they could improve upon some of their flavors. I've tried their Palace Burger Royale - average for the price, the Rotisserie Chicken - decent but nothing life-changing, Goat cheese and lavender fondue - ok, and a few other appetizers that I cannot recall. The service is good but the servers always seem a little upset if you don't order a lot, even if it's late night. Overall I would give this place 3 stars, as I think the flavor fusion is fun but gets old pretty quick!

    (3)

  • Charlene L.

    Dessert Review Only! Two words: Craving Sweets! - this describes my friend and I on a Friday night.. looking for a party.. for our taste buds! :) We later found out that it was pi day (3.14) which explains why some places were super packed. After driving around all over the city, we decided on taking a step inside to Palace Kitchen. Coconut Cream Pie- OMG this is heavenly.. You literally feel like you're taking a bite out of a cloud.. a white, fluffy, creamy, sweet cloud! Not a ton of crusts, but great texture, as it's not just a typical pudding pie. Crisp crust (not dry), with a fluffy cloud of lightly sweet and sinfully delicious coconut cream, topped with toasted coconut and shaved white chocolate to add some more texture. Chocolate Hazelnut Torte- A perfect balance of a rich chocolate flavor with a bit of nutty depth to this dense torte topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Not as sweet as pure chocolate, but a perfect combo adding just enough flavor with the hazelnut. I'm a fan of both of these sweet treats as they both hit the spot.. My method for enjoying was 3 coconut cream pie bites to 1 chocolate hazelnut torte bite! :) Definitely not something I'd get on the regular especially for $10 for EACH dessert! Would for sure bump up a star if the prices were decreased as the portions are a bit smaller. Torte is the size of my palm... so really maybe a little smaller than your palm. Although I enjoyed the sizes since I don't eat a ton of sweets, just a bit steep to get at $10/serving.. but then again Tommy Douglas is a fan of the overpricing :)

    (3)

  • Elle K.

    I was craving cheese fondue, and my fiance recalled having an amazing fondue at the Palace kitchen before. This was my first visit, but I had expectations, knowing its one of the tom douglas's restaurants From the outside, the signs are very "in your face" bright. Its red and blue neon sign, and you can't really miss it. The inside, however, had more warm atmosphere with candles, chandliere, and wooden floors/tables. We orderes the goat cheese lavender fondue, wood grilled chicken wings, and their burger royale. Simply put, I did not enjoy the chicken wings at all. The menu described it as wood grilled chicken wings served with coriander cream. So we expected more natural flavors that can be enhanced with cilantro herb. However, the wings were cooked too much, had unappetizing burnts on them, and tasted like salty buffalo wings. We did not finish this dish. The goat cheese lavendar fondue was lovely though. The price - 12$- was reasonable as well. It came with mini fondue pot that kept it warm through the dinner, breads, and apple slices. The cheese was foamy and creamy at the same time and it melted in my mouth. The burger was good as well, but I wasn't WOWed. (They used buns from dahlia bakery, and they were good). My favorite burgers are still from the 8oz. and local360. They have quite large menu (variaties to choose from) , reasonable price, and good atmosphere. Foods were good in general, but there was some definite miss-chicken wings.

    (3)

  • Liang D.

    A little bit on the pricey side but great food and it's Tom Douglas! I was in a large party and we had great service but I do recommend making a reservation. Our food came out all at once and promptly although I had ordered a bit later. I ordered the squid panzanella salad & the cauliflower gratin. GET THE SQUID SALAD! The mixture of flavors in this salad is killer: refreshing (herbs), creamy (pesto), rustic & crunchy (bread), smoky (cumin) & spicy. I loooooooved it and after finishing the cauliflower, I was very full. And of course no TD meal is complete without the coconut cream pie! YUM!

    (4)

  • Hanna C.

    Came here for a night cap with my BF because it was near our hotel (hotel 5) and it was just perfect. I had an Irish coffee type drink that had cream floated on top, very taste. We also had the starwberry, rhubarb basque cake. I would highly recommend it

    (5)

  • Karen L.

    I've wanted to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. My BF and I decided to order a bunch of appetizers, so we got the caramelized cauliflower, the "plin" (ravioli with pork), chicken wings, and the sweet potato and buffalo mozzarella salad. Everything was delicious, and I especially enjoyed the plin. Simple yet very flavorful and delicious. The cauliflower itself was just ok, but the sauce and everything else that came with the dish was really good. The chicken wings had a nice kick to them. And the salad was surprisingly very tasty. For dessert, we had the coconut cream pie, and of course, it was good. Definitely a great place to splurge on a delicious meal!

    (4)

  • Jay L.

    A Seattle icon the Palace Kitchen is one of Tom Douglas famous restaurants. Don't be shy and try the whole trout. It's head on but it's good. The wait staff will debone for you. You can even ask for it to happen away from the table. But don't miss out!

    (4)

  • Melissa C.

    Been back a couple times since my first visit. Most recently, though, popped by here with my better half late on a Friday night on Easter weekend without reservations and were seated right away. He got the burger and fries and was thrilled. I stole some fries - equally thrilled. Got the Caesar salad and the giant crouton; it was quite good - creamy, tangy, crunchy. Also got the weird potato nachos. I didn't love them, but you win some, lose some. Drinks were strong and tasty and the server was a delight.

    (4)

  • Corrin C.

    This. Is. My. Favorite. Restaurant. Four words for you: lavender goat cheese fondue. To die for! Also the roast chicken is amazing.

    (5)

  • Jenn P.

    This restaurant is a Seattle staple. The fresh ingredients and their marriage in the kitchen has been my favorite meal during my three week stay. Fabulous goat cheese fondue and ravioli appetizers.

    (5)

  • Kane C.

    Good food, good service, new experiences and creative dishes. Nothing to really complain about. We came in after all other places were packed and we had a hungry kid on our hands. Despite being tourists with a kid, this place took care of us and didn't make us feel bad for cramping their style. I wouldn't say it's a kid friendly place given the atmosphere but they really did try to accommodate. We also accidentally ordered stuff that had nuts or was too spicy, again, not kid friendly. Some places highlight nuts & spiciness so customers make fewer mistakes, but given the dim lit, gastro pub atmosphere, this place really isn't aiming for that crowd. Service was good, friendly, thoughtful and informative. Definitely good place to hang out or have a date. Food was creative and gave us new experiences. Portions are on the small/medium side, to further entice you to try more/everything. I think that qualifies as a gastro pub. We ordered mostly appetizers and just one entrée. Paté was good, creamy, rich and flavorful. Spare ribs were crispy and smokey. Pork collar was balanced, deeply flavored, juicy and had wonderful texture. Mussels were fat, sweet and plentiful. Nothing to complain about. Deserves a few goes.

    (5)

  • Kristen D.

    One star is for the painting... Tom Douglas this is a big disappointment! The squid was not fresh and fishy... Yuck! The pig tails underdeveloped and lacked creativity to a dish that should be very creative! Cauliflower was the best thing we are but still not cohesive. The drinks were also poorly executed but bar staff was nice... Service just mediocre. Thanks for nothing Tom.

    (1)

  • Stacy L.

    The cheese fondue and berries was delicious. Also ordered the marinated beet salad which had a good mix of flavors but the leafy green they used added a weirdness to the dish. We order their mussels and it was NOT our cup of tea. Not sure if it's a Seattle thing to add meat/sausage to mussels (as we're from CA and this was the first time it was served this way and noticed other restaurants in the area that added chorizo to it) but it was not enjoyable. Too salty and overpowered the mussels.

    (3)

  • Paula B.

    This place is amazing! Ordered 8 appetizers and two desserts didn't regret any of my decisions in the slightest. Also, Leslie was our server, she was amazing! Thank you!!!

    (5)

  • Assal M.

    I had heard A LOT about palace kitchen and I must say I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, the servers were a very inviting, and the food was a delight. We ordered a few dishes to share: caramelized cauliflower, palace burger royale, whole idaho trout, and the tamworth prosciutto I thought the cauliflower and proscuitto dish very absolutely fantastic. The right amount of acidity! The burger was good and so was the trout after we took out its 1000 bones :)

    (4)

  • Guillaume G.

    $17 Scotch and they cannot spell the name... Not sure how that makes me feel about their attention to detail elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Gabrielle M.

    Palace Kitchen is so awesome. From their weekly changing menu (I always find something great) To their staff always friendly and attentive. I usually come here after work and grab a bite to eat before bed time. Past few times I've gone. I've ordered the palace kitchen burger. Yummy. So delightful :) Also like to order the romaine salad with Giant crouton, it really is GIANT lol. I love coming here and recommending it to people who are visiting Seattle. They also offer industry discount, I work in the industry so that's awesome. :). I wish I could remember my severs name. I'll update it next time. :) .....Update: Emily is amazing and so sweet! She always remembers us even tho we come in super sporadically. We love her!!! Definitely love coming here and seeing her smiling face!

    (5)

  • Jeffrey S.

    My wife and I recently had a date night and went to Palace Kichen. We got there at 530 and were seated immediately. We happened to be there during restaurant week and they had a fantastic deal where you got an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $30. So that was amazing. We were not rushed at all through the entirety of our meal. The atmosphere was also enjoyable. Good music, nice lighting and a friendly staff. I got the avocado toast for an appetizer and it was delicious. My wife got the grilled asparagus and enjoyed it also. We both got the Palace Royal burger and it was unbelievably good. Worth every penny. Cooked to perfection. With our restaurant week deal we also got dessert. She got the peanut butter bar. It was smooth and rich, a lot like peanut butter fudge. I got the coconut cream pie and I received a giant piece of pie that was delicious. Overall I give it five stars for quality food, great service and a very pleasant atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Brian E.

    A friend and I went to the Place Kitchen while visiting Seattle. We were seated very quickly. Our server was very sweet, attentive, informative and polite. She was happy to make menu suggestions when requested. I ordered the crispy pork rib. We had no complaints about this place.

    (4)

  • wesley w.

    When we arrived, there was a 40 minute wait, but the host noticed that there was a group leaving on a table for 4 and we had 5. He asked if we wanted the smaller table and be seated right away...of course!!!! He was very observant. The waitress was very nice and knowledgeable. She helped us navigate the menu for our kids 9, 11, 13. The food was fantastic. The meat in the Palace Burger Royale was very juicy and the house made pickles were perfectly sour. It complimented the burger and did not overpower the meat flavor. Overall the burger was fantastic. Handmade Tagliarini was like something I never had before. The grilled trout is seasoned well and not salty. Awesome! Don't forget the triple cream pie!

    (5)

  • Susanne L.

    Awesomeness in every bite of everything we ordered! Wood Grill items are the best... Can't go wrong. Loud. Open air options. Dark. Slow but worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Breanne T.

    Awesome! Great atmosphere, food, and service. We came here for a late night dinner while staying downtown Seattle. Our waitress was excellent, my glass was never empty and even though she had a large table she was very attentive to get smaller groups. We both got their burger, probably one of the best we had both ever had. Definitely try to make it here before you leave Seattle!

    (5)

  • Camille C.

    Holy crap this was delicious. My fiance and I had two vegetarian plates -a stuffed Japanese pumpkin with bread pudding and goat cheese and a bunch of other delicious stuff. And some type of home made pasta dish. The pumpkin dish was AMAZING. Sat at the bar and got excellent service, a nice wine and two really great house made sangrias. We ran in here by chance before a class and had a limited 45 minute period to be in and out and they brought the food out quickly. Everything about the place was great, but it was expensive (our bill was about $90), so it should be!

    (4)

  • Julie R.

    This is by far my favorite restaurant in seattle. I've eaten here for the last ten years and have need been disappointed. The food is amazingly innovative and I love that they use fresh produce from their own farm in many dishes. They change the menu constantly but also keep the most popular items available. You can never go wrong with the chicken, always perfectly cooked to juicy yumminess from the applewood fire. If you are craving fish the whole Idaho trout is to die for! Even though I am a big carnivore, I sometimes get crazy and order a vegetarian entree just because I know I will be completely wowed. I also have to give the highest compliment to the amazing service I have gotten every time I've been here. You can tell that they only hire the best of the best and treat the staff extremely well, it shows in how they are all happy to be at work. Try this place, get out of your comfort zone and order something you normally wouldn't. You won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Yang X.

    The bar was amazing with a variety of wine and beer, but the food... Well maybe I should not go there for a dinner but it was hard for me to pick up my meals from the menu. Again, good place as a bar.

    (3)

  • Jason G.

    Probably the best burger of my life. Also the fries are great too. Got the prawn appetizer. Was disappointed that we only got 3 prawns for $19. The bathrooms weren't the best I've seen for a somewhat upscale place.

    (4)

  • Treena C.

    Trendy-which means over priced. Drinks were good. Salad is the not cut up kind, so if you like that, this is your place. Server was quirky- bordering on rude. I get the cool small menu idea but this menu is too small with mediocre choices.

    (3)

  • Stef M.

    Still one of my favorite Seattle restaurants after all these years. Great for late-night noshing, they usually have a late-night breakfast available after 10 and recently have starting doing late-night curry, which I have yet to try but sounds amazing. The focus here is definitely the applewood-fired grill. The burger comes out smoky with a little bit of char: try it with blue cheese and bacon. If you're lucky, it will come with pickled green tomatoes (otherwise it will just be a pickle spear) and it ALWAYS comes with the best French fries in town. I think the reason I get this so often is only about 50% because of how delicious the burger is; the other 50% is how great the fries are, which is made even better by dipping them into the aioli and ketchup served on the side. Great cocktails, too - there's always sangria, which is spicy and delicious. The Moscow mule is served in a copper mug (AS IT SHOULD BE.) Dark and stormy is another one that just feels right in this shadowy, sexy space. Other must-try items on the menu: lavender goat cheese fondue with their deliciously-charred Dahlia bakery bread and sliced apples. The burger, obviously (go medium-rare, and get it with blue cheese and bacon. You will not be sorry.) Any kind of clams or mussels served with, again, the most delicious bread on earth top sop up the sauce. Cheese plate. Chicken wings. Anything with Prosser farm veggies. Oh yeah, almost forgot: HAPPY HOUR!! Cheap drinks and blue cheese fries. OH YES. (Only at the bar)

    (5)

  • Dalsten D.

    We got in late from a long flight. This place recommended by receptionist and I'm glad we took the suggestion. It was close to the hotel and what we ordered was great. The chicken wings are definitely what I would suggest. Good kick to them and they are not greasy and a horrible mess. Service was quick, efficient, and friendly.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    Wow. Good looking place, the people, the staff, the food. It's beauty all around. The mussels were killer. I will be back.

    (5)

  • Tyler W.

    Fantastic experience. Went here for a birthday dinner. Not used to such fancy plating and luxurious dishes, but the waiter was amazing and everything was explained in deliciously simple terms. We had several plates of appetizers, nothing was too large and it was perfect for grazing. We felt accommodated and special, and would go back again. Great service, great menu, great time.

    (5)

  • Nicole R.

    I am a big fan of the Palace Kitchen. It is around the corner from the Westin, which makes it an easy place to get a drink. The awesome drink selection and bar staff made the wait for a table on a Monday night not seem too long. We had the matsutake mushroom appetizer, and it was delicious. Tender pieces of mushroom with bites of green, quince jam and italian sausage. Wow! Next came the lamb korma. The sause was so good, we had to order more naan to scoop it all up! And finally the whole Idaho trout. Our waitress deboned the fish for us in grand form. There where a few bones left, but the fish was fantastic. I cannot wait to come back!

    (5)

  • Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: Tom. Douglas. Who hasn't heard of a Tom Douglas restaurant in Seattle? In fact, it was the first of his establishments at which I had the pleasure of dining in my early days of living in Seattle. Type of cuisine: New American, where comfort food meets fine dining. Ambiance: Dim-lit interiors with natural light dipping in through the floor-to-ceiling windows facing 5th Avenue, the red glow of lighting emanating throughout. Amber-tinted bulbs, hustle and bustle of servers wrestling the clamor of patrons conversing, eating, enjoying. Pleasant, romantic vibe in an otherwise busy setting. What I ordered: Wishing to partake of happy hour just minutes before it was set to end, I selected three of the four food items off of the Happy Hour Menu. Grilled Beef Meatballs ($5) served over a red sauce with crumbled feta and chopped fresh parsley, Romaine Salad ($5): intact inner leaves of Romaine drenched in dressing and sprinkled with Parmesan, served with a "shrunken enormous crouton", and Roasted Cauliflower "Parmesan" ($5) heaped with burnt breadcrumbs. Dining with seven others, including my husband, for a friends birthday and as a part of Seattle Restaurant Week, my husband opted to sample the prix fixe menu (3 courses for $30). To start, the Cream of Mushroom Soup with lobster mushroom relish and shaved matsutake, followed by the Palace Burger Royale, a 1/2-pound of handground Oregon country natural chuck served on a Dahlia Bakery onion bun with toppings on the side, and a generous helping of fries, and topped off with the Pear & Hazelnut Tart with citrus cream and five spice caramel. What I loved: Salad with enormous crouton. Fries. Warm Brownie Sundae (ordered by another in our party) with honey roasted peanuts, smoked white chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, toffee and river salt. Why I loved it: Great for larger parties, fun to see Tom, himself, and a romantic dining experience for all...even parties of eight. Cost: Average to high ($18 - $32 per dinner entree)

    (3)

  • Marcia F.

    I go here with friends who love it ( for the vegetarian items) but it's usually too noisy to have a group conversation. On a recent visit the waitress seemed annoyed that we didn't order more. Long waits. Unprofessional wait staff makes for a very uncomfortable time. Seattle is big on that. It's OK for a happy hour drink if you just want to experience the ambiance or meet for a first date before going on to some other place where you can hear each other. Nice assortment of interesting cocktails. In general, I find it over-rated.

    (3)

  • Jamie Z.

    The steak is even a little cold. Service is so so. I'll never come again.

    (1)

  • Kimberly T.

    Now this review is from my own picky eater point of view. I really wish they had a kids menu or something. I am not a super picky eater, but this place was way too much for me. I found one item on their menu that A. I knew what all the ingredients were, and B. I would actually eat. That would be the burger (no bun as I have a gluten allergy). The burger was decent, the fries were okay. Not $20 worth. My boyfriend and I shared a piece of cheese before the meal. It was pretty good. It was served with apple, roasted almond, and some fruit that tasted like Christmas. On the bright side, the drinks are strong :-) Overall I'm sure this place is wonderful if you have an expanded palette, or are more willing to try new things. The wait staff were wonderful, and the atmosphere was very nice.

    (3)

  • Nattalie W.

    Fantastic food in an upscale locale that avoids pretentiousness by having a warm and welcoming staff and a fun, inviting atmosphere. We participated in the Seattle Restaurant Week and tried the 3 course menu structured to give us the best of experiences.... And they delivered. From the personally designed cocktail from my new favorite bartender Joe to the delicious albacore tuna cooked to perfection, we left the table full and highly satisfied.

    (5)

  • Naomi B.

    I'm looking forward to returning so that I can try more of their menu. Pros: Not sure if this was a fluke, but we managed to grab a table around 8 on a Friday night with no wait. Staff (everyone we interacted with) were genuinely nice and helpful. The French Kiss is an amazing cocktail. I would have ordered it in a big gulp cup if they had offered. Really loved the decor and vibe. Low lighting, open and inviting bar, sexy, relaxed and great for dates and nights out with friends. The burger is worth every penny. Huge portion of fries and the burger is cooked to match your order, exactly. The rotisserie chicken was very moist, crispy skin, full of flavor and very comforting. Cons/suggestions: I liked the fondue appetizer but I wouldn't order it again. It was too large for 2 people and even though it was delicious we were tired of eating it after a while.

    (3)

  • Chelsea J.

    I'm a fan of Palace Kitchen. They have great cocktails and I love the triple coconut cream pie. (At $9/slice one should expect greatness.) I think their food is on the expensive side but they have some tasty dishes. Palace Kitchen is a solid classic Seattle joint for both locals and tourists. I suggest visiting late night for drinks, food, and/or dessert.

    (4)

  • Reba H.

    My husband and I recently ate at Palace kitchen on a late night hunger strike. And were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The customer service is comparable to the treatment that a royal family would receive from loyal subjects in the royal court. My husband and I were offered the white glove treatment. The music on a Saturday night is better than the music they play at the clubs and Belltown. So to the most important part of this review - the food. I enjoyed the lavender goat cheese fondue and my husband had the pork chop, both dishes were phenomenal. Out of this world. I recommend anybody reading this review to give it a shot palace kitchen is a 10.

    (5)

  • Nicole G.

    Super cute from the outside, and even cozier within, the Palace Kitchen was a great place to grab a drink and recover from work/our flight up from SD. After a few well deserved cocktails, and the BEST table bread ever, the food arrived. Hog collar, kalbi ribs, and a burger to boot -- obvs we were in vacation mode -- we chowed. The meat heavy meal was well prepared and smelled divine but unfortunately, both dishes were over salted to within an inch of their life. Not sure which part of the pig the hog collar actually came from,but I was expecting a pork chop and received...well? Something rather tough and smokey. Like brick hard and zero percent tender. Guess I've been spoiled with pork belly, but this was just too tough for me. Everything else was good, and our server attentive, but not sure I'll be back. Felt like I was crawling though a desert of thirst when I got home, and woke up twice during the night for more agua.

    (3)

  • Rose B.

    I've been here twice- once for a private event and once for dinner. Both times I found the food to be quite good but it's definitely not your average person's ideal menu. There are a lot of French influences on the menu which leads to patés, cooked things I usually find raw (or raw foods I usually eat cooked). The drinks are okay. Our cocktails were not very well mixed tonight which caused a very uneven drinking experience. Their wine selection is great though. Service was really good and despite walking in on a Friday evening we got seated right away. They do reservations for groups of 6+ but you have to call to make those.

    (3)

  • Keith B.

    Happy hour review only -- let me be clear, everything here is good, but Tom Douglas must not be a fan of happy hour. The HH menu sucks (very limited) the drinks are overpriced ... just like Tanaka San. I'll come back for the burger but I'll find other options to scratch my happy hour itch (Barolo).

    (2)

  • Maya S.

    LOVE this place! One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. It has such a great ambiance (warm, lively and inviting). Great drinks. I've never had a bad meal here, ever. Absolutely love the goat cheese fondue. They also had the most incredible vegetarian dish one time that I still dream about. The only issue I have with this place is that they don't take reservations. That must not be too big of an issue because I still go .

    (5)

  • Jeremy A.

    I travel for business and very often to Seattle so I asked my local friends for a good late night spot to grab food after a day of travelling. The Frito Pie was EXCELLENT! My first cocktail was pretty decent as well, but the gal behind the bar was worse than indifferent. She never came back after fetching my order until it was time for the check and then when I noticed she didn't charge me for one of my drinks I pointed it out. Her response was "can you just give me a minute, please?" then proceeded to shame me because the drink was too inexpensive for her to care about the oversight. Basically a "just sign your check and get out of my face" response. Wow. I will likely go back to the PK but will DEFINITELY steer clear of Anna. If you read this Anna, seriously get out of the service industry. If you can't smile or at least act like you care then you're definitely in the wrong biz.

    (2)

  • Edgar C.

    Don't let the three stars totally discourage you. First of all, service was phenomenal. At our table we enjoyed the roast chicken, a burger, tagliarini, and a special pasta dish made special for my daughter. It was all good, but not special, which the prices tended toward. Even the dessert was just good. No I don't think they were off their game. Seattle is full of more moderately priced locations where good, and even great, can be found. Seek one of those out.

    (3)

  • Nick E.

    I just walk in and had to walk out after looking at the updated menu. $19.50 for a burger that was $12 two years ago is absolutely ridiculous. Should've invested in their food instead of he stock market... It's really sad because they have good food, just not that good.

    (2)

  • Lindsey P.

    It's great that Palace Kitchen is open late, sure. The food is mediocre, at best, but for late night eats, it has been a workable option in the past. Tonight, the bar was terrible. My sister specifically mentioned that she wasn't interested in any of the vodka cocktails on the menu, and asked if the bartender could make her something different. He was happy to oblige, and brought her back... the unappetizing vodka drink that was listed on the menu! I ordered a margarita, and it was a terribly undrinkable, over-sweetened mess. I know these are one percenter problems, but I'm on vacation, and I like delicious cocktails. Palace Kitchen fails to deliver.

    (2)

  • Laleh H.

    Had lunch there with a friend today and it was not only really good, but the atmosphere was nice and quiet and it was also affordable! I'll be going back.

    (5)

  • Limuel G.

    What a great find and an even better close to my Seattle trip. I was determined to find a good burger here and luckily Palace Kitchen accomplished that goal. Along with the 5 star service brought 5 star food and good times. The dinning experience here is really dark and intimate, with tables lit by candlelight. Our server was very properly mannered, he described the menu and specials thoroughly, and always made sure we were attended with our needs. For staters we had Warm Beets salad - Spearmint, haloumi, almonds, muscat vinaigrette. The salad was excellent and I never had anything like it. A good mix of bitters, salt and sweet. Wood Grilled Chicken Wings in Coriander cream was also a win, you gotta love delicious chicken wings. Palace Burger Royale - 1/2 pound of handground chuck, dahlia bakery onion bun, fries. I ordered a medium rare burger and added bacon and blue cheese. Our burger came out cut down the middle since our server knew that I was splitting my order. So you could tell this burger came out and was cooked perfectly with all the juices rubbings down the burger. I loved every bite and wish I had a whole burger to myself. Definitely recommend this place to anyone that's looking for a great burger and excellent service. I would definitely come back to try the other entrees.

    (5)

  • Alicia B.

    Had a criminal reach in an try and steal our phone from our table which left us distraught. We couldn't eat or meal. Cody the manager comped our entire meal. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    Great bar - great bar tenders. Love eating the pistachio's. Always go for the steak, one time it was a bit tough, but usually very consistent. Great spot to grab a quick high end meal at the bar and head home.

    (4)

  • Paris F.

    I give 5 stars to the burger and burger only. Other food is prob mediocre. The thing I do like about the palace kitchen is continuously changing menu. It's hit or a miss, but the burger is one of the best I ever had.

    (3)

  • Sunny P.

    This place was fantastic! We had a party of 10 picky eaters and our server Eric couldn't have been more gracious. The food was excellent, his commentary was wonderful and he was extremely helpful. Great place for groups!

    (5)

  • David R.

    I was stoked that Yelp highlighted PK as available for a late dinner. I remembered it vaguely from when I lived in Seattle over a decade ago -- Tom Douglas yada yada yada. Unfortunately, after a meal there, I remembered that I do NOT like PK. Pros: open LATE -- and w kitchen still cranking until 1 AM. good looking exterior. very attractive interior. brilliant menu -- very fun read -- both the food and the drinks. Cons: indifferent service that might have reflected annoyance with a guest arriving at 11:45 pm on a Monday. food that is over-salted and a pale simulacrum of the vibrant menu descriptions. coconut cream pie that people feel compelled to rave about but is just OK -- feels very Emperor Has No Clothes to me. drinks similarly sad -- maybe the Monday night team is just weak.

    (2)

  • Andrew K.

    Awesome vibe, GREAT service, delicious menu options. Beet salad and salmon were clutch. GO!

    (5)

  • Sara F.

    Service: 5 stars. Impeccable. A gentleman with a beard took great care of us - chatty, gave us time to catch up and peruse, had good recommendations. Wine: 3 stars. They don't have a Riesling and the cheapest glass is $9. Boo. Atmosphere: 4 stars. Dark and mysterious. Menu: 2 stars. Most items not my cup of tea. Food: 3 stars. The burger was good but a little bit of a letdown based on Yelp pictures I viewed beforehand.. the fries were good though. Other meals have smaller portions than expected for the steep pricing - see pics. Average: 3.4 stars. This is a *good* restaurant, but I would not go out of my way to come back. (..ducks from the Tom Douglas groupies)

    (3)

  • Amy S.

    Where the fish is so fresh, it still has worms! My friend brought me here over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate getting to see each other again. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in recent memory. My friend ordered the halibut. She took a bite of it, and upon cutting into the fish to take her second bite, a worm exited the fish and crawled around. It was very much alive! We asked our server how it was possible that a live worm was in the food. She seemed annoyed instead of apologetic and said she'd ask the cook. She returned and said that halibut is a bottom feeder and sometimes has parasites. Again, she seemed annoyed that we were concerned about it. We repeated that we didn't understand how the worm was still ALIVE. And which point she said, "Well, I guess I'll get management." Strangely, management took a similar tone with us. She told us that the restaurant's fish is so fresh that its worms were still alive and that the restaurant cooked the fish to just the right amount, which the worm happened to survive. However, she told us not to worry, as she wouldn't charge us for the halibut (Gee, thank you?). We asked, if it made more sense that the fish was NOT cooked the right amount since the worm was clearly still alive? However, she insisted that all the managers had looked at the fish and determined that the halibut was properly cooked. At this point, we were all very frustrated and told the restaurant we were just going to leave. Instead of looking saddened that she had disappointed customers, she seemed relieved that we were leaving. My understanding from this experience is that the management of this restaurant knows that its halibut may contain parasites and is fine with not cooking the fish sufficiently to kill them. This is really concerning, and you should think twice before eating here. FYI - THIS WOULD BE ZERO STARS IF POSSIBLE!!

    (1)

  • Serena S.

    Went here on a Saturday night with a date and the service, food, and ambiance were all wonderful. We got there at 6pm and already it was pretty busy. Had 2 drinks at the bar then moved to a table. My date and I shared the ravioli and nachos, which reminded me more of tapas-potatoes, cheese, and bacon. Had the coconut cream pie for dessert since it was pie day (3.1415). All were delicious. I never felt like the servers came by too much. The noise level could have been a little lower but based on it being a Saturday night, it was still easy to hear my date. Being very new to Seattle, I loved watching the monorail pass by. Will definitely return to this one!

    (5)

  • Dana S.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town and we were so excited to go out to a nice dinner. We saw good yelp reviews for this restaurant so we thought we'd give it a try... Boy what a big disappointment. The chicken wings were completely salty. And the cauliflower gratin had great flavor but the smallest portion ever. Overall complete waste of money. Go somewhere else people.

    (2)

  • Jamye G.

    Kalamata olive poppers. Simple but delicious bread and olive oil appetizer. Hanger steak on point. Chicken on point. Informative and helpful service, but not annoying. Open late. 1/2 price wine bottles on Mondays.

    (5)

  • Chelsea H.

    I'm sorry it took me so long to try this place! Everything was delicious! We tried a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts! My entree of polenta crepes were so good. Really different but I would order it again for sure. Ambience is good - I could see this being a good happy hour, group dinner or date night place.

    (4)

  • Candace S.

    Reviewing their happy hour. The selection of food is limited and the drinks were nothing special. We ordered the meat balls and the cauliflower. They were both OK, nothing special. I had to return my sangria. The drink was incredibly sweet, I could barely taste wine. The bartender was pleasant about the return, admitted he has had the compliant before.

    (3)

  • Mike W.

    We came here late in the evening after a show, and we were pleasantly surprised with the very friendly service (not typical at that hour in that part of town). The food and drinks were great, and it was a great atmosphere in which to conclude a fun night in Belltown . We'll be back to check out a full dinner sometime.

    (5)

  • Lori W.

    We walked by this place on the way home to our hotel in the early evening and decided to come back the next day because it looked like it was so lively. We sat at the bar and Tyson served us. He was awesome! He had great knowledge about the food and had great recommendations. The bloody Mary, Moscow mules and burgers were over-the-top!

    (5)

  • Jolene R.

    Always a great date place! No reservations so be prepared to wait outside as lobby is non-existent. Cheese platter is great, always a changing menu, but always great from Tom Douglas.

    (4)

  • Cora L.

    I really wanted to be impressed by this restaurant, but I wasn't. The service and décor were amazing but the food was lacking... severely. Because I was with a large group, I was able to try more dishes than usual. Unfortunately, I was disappointed more often than not. 5* dish: -- sweet bread with snails and egg This dish was fantastic because you could really taste the sweetness of the bread with a hint of salt, and the earthy richness of the snails. 4* dish: -- turnip chowder I happen to love the taste of bacon, and this turnip chowder tastes a lot like bacon. I could also not taste any turnips, but I enjoyed it anyway. I thought it was good, but not great. 3* dishes: -- palace burger royale -- dry rubbed pork chop & smoked garlic link The first few bites of the burger were perfect, and tasty! On the other hand, the second half of the burger was dry and inedible. Whoever cooked the burger did not do so evenly, and half of the fries were grossly over-salted while the other half were fine. The dry rubbed pork chop was bland, and made the smoked garlic link taste great in comparison. The smoked garlic link wasn't anything special. The only saving grace for the dry rubbed pork chop dish was the handful of perfectly-cooked and deliciously-seasoned Brussels sprouts. 2* dishes: -- wood grilled chicken wings -- "plin" a piedmontese style Both were bland and absolutely boring. I'm willing to take into consideration that maybe I happened to go on an off-day, or perhaps they were trying a new menu. Our party felt underwhelmed by the meal we were served, and I think there is plenty of room for improvement here.

    (3)

  • Andy D.

    This place is pretty good. I just wanted a burger and ended up here. It was cool to see the whole kitchen from the bar. Looked very professional. My burger was great but the fries were burnt, so only 4 stars. The service was good though.

    (4)

  • Dwayne C.

    Came here at around 12am after a few drinks, so maybe I didn't get the "proper" Palace Kitchen experience as I have heard this place is pretty good from a few people. I ordered the Frito pie which is available after 11pm I think, however, I was very disappointed to learn the Frito pie is not a pie at all, rather it is just nachos. The service seemed pretty slow comparatively to other places in the area that I have seen busier. The place was pretty busy for 12am in the morning, so maybe they were just understaffed or the kitchen was busy. Another friend I was with had the lamb shoulder and I tried some, it was not that great either. It was a mush of lamb with pasta, but it didn't taste fresh nor properly prepared which considering the prices, was disappointing. It was not all what he was expecting, he was expecting to get actual pieces of lamb, not fatty pasta. I will give this place another shot during its normal dinner hours and not the hours where they serve drunken patrons and see if the food quality is better. Until then, this place gets 3 stars. It was not bad, but it was not that great either.

    (3)

  • Debra L.

    Tom Douglas used to be a name in Seattle cuisine but continually disappoints as of late, most recently with my visit to the Palace. Stopped in for a late lunch after visiting the Cinerama. The restaurant was half empty but they sat our party of 5 in the back of the restaurant by the kitchen, which felt like it was on the face of the sun. It was 75 degrees out so we were sweating after 2 min. The waitress then informed us that her service "was going to be slow." How great of a welcome. Decided not to order a lot of food and rather have two appetizers and a round of drinks and get the heck out. After getting our appetizers the restaurant was still half empty. Hmm, why we were put back in Siberia I still am baffled. Before we were even done with our food a series of servers/staff tried to take them away -- like they couldn't get us out the door fast enough. Between all of us we spend a lot of $$ personally and professionally in Seattle dining and Tom Douglas will no longer get our business. Plenty of other business to support.

    (1)

  • Just Y.

    My latest visit, after a brief hiatus, was to celebrate an event. Everything I've enjoyed about this place was waiting; great ambiance, great and attentive service, & for the most part, great food. But I'm downing a star due to some disappointing dishes. The Plin ravioli was a great appetizer choice and had lots of guest forks attacking, but the mozzarella with 6 pestos was all over the place in conflicting favors (sweet strawberry pesto and the salty ham pesto, both scattered with almonds and next to mint pesto and something else watery green) and although ok on their own, not enjoyable when mixed (they overlapped, no choice). The seared summer squash was perfectly cooked and super fresh, but the polenta crepes included corn kernels that tasted canned, and way too much soft sheep cheese all over it. Hopefully just an off couple of menu selection, but will have me waiting for the next season update before I try again.

    (4)

  • Stasj T.

    Looking for a dinner spot and forgot this was bookmarked on yelp. The wait wasn't bad for a Saturday night (less than15 minutes for two) and they served us water while we waited. We were seated in a booth, and although the ambiance was nice, it could stand to be a little brighter to read the menu. Appetizer: butter roasted sweet meat pumpkin. No meat here, just amazing pumpkin with maple glaze, spicy pecans, and red streak greens. Wish they had it as a side. Entrée: rotisserie chicken with tuscan kale, dandelion, hazelnuts, apples, and mashed potatoes. Don't let the nuts and apples fool you, the complimented everything very well. Dessert: apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. A warm and cold rendezvous that is a great way to close the meal. I had a 50% rating for Tom Douglas' restaurants, this one bumps it up. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Mariana T.

    Found this place on yelp while visiting Seattle and oh man do they know what they are doing! The services was amazing the food was an experience!!!!!! Completely recommend it try the goat cheese lavender fondu life changer!

    (5)

  • Turi F.

    The burger and beet salad were delicious. Great service. Nice decor. Yum!

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Excellent meal here tonight. Plenty of bar seating. Had the whole trout and it was expertly cooked and deboned. Brussels shouldn't be missed either.

    (4)

  • Erica C.

    Love!!! Came here late at night a few weeks ago with my boyfriend during happy hour and everything about it was great! The atmosphere was nice and comforting, Staff were super friendly and accommodating. We sat by the bar, and our bartender was really great. The drinks we ordered were super tasty. He did a great job. We ordered a couple things from the happy hour menu, and a few from the regular menu. We had the oysters, and the sweet breads. One word, YUMMY!. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Every bite got better and better. My boyfriend ordered their burger and when i got a bite of it, i was in awe. It was so juicy and tasty, I wanted one! hehe. Their fries were awesome too! We will definitely have to come back and try other items that they have to offer. Everything pretty much sounded great and we really enjoyed our experience as well.

    (5)

  • John H.

    Wow what a cool place to dine. We were a large group and had the chance to try many of the appetizers. We had Puget sound black mussels roasted in the fire, goat cheese and lavender fondue, and best of all, "plin" a piedmontese style ravioli. This was a dish which could have been my entrée. However, for my entrée I had the troll caught Washington coast king salmon which was out of this world. Sashimi grade salmon with a green garlic vinaigrette. Jennifer our waitperson guided us though the menu with great service. There was never a lull in the dining. Coupled with a good wine list (half off bottles of wine on Mondays!) we happily finished with a coconut cream pie. Thanks again to both Liz and Jennifer for a great dining experience. We will be back!

    (4)

  • Charisma Y.

    Everything here is made to perfection-- from their cocktails to appetizers to entrees to desserts. Came here with a group of hungry women and left stuffed and happy. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. Be sure to try something new every time. You might just find your new favorite dish.

    (5)

  • Hillary H.

    I really enjoyed my (vegetarian) dinner here, although I ate at the bar. I had the bibb salad and the squash pasta. Both were beautifully prepared, perfectly seasoned, and really tasty. I had a cocktail during happy hour which was really unique and a beer - both were good and the service was perfect. I really enjoyed meal here and will definitely go back when I'm in town. I definitely would recommend!

    (5)

  • Joshua B.

    One of my go-to spots before taking in a movie at the Cinerama. Can usually get a space at the bar and get good service from there. The open kitchen is huge, and I particularly enjoy the burger (which is huge). Given how long they've been open and judging by the crowds that are there every time I go, I'm pretty sure they're continuing on their long legacy of good food and service.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    My daughter and I were starving after a long flight. This was the only place open at 11:00pm. What a fabulous place and delicious food!! Service was excellent as well! We had the squid appetizer(the squid was cooked to perfection) grilled cauliflower and of course the goat cheese fondue that was bowl licking delicious! To top it off we had the highly recommended coconut cream pie! This was the best coconut cream pie I've ever had...Tom Douglas thank you for not killing the flavor of the coconut with tons of sugar and vanilla!!

    (5)

  • Inna B.

    I'm kind of in love with Palace Kitchen's steak and service. Why? I love how comfortable they are with me asking for specific things. I occasionally like to leave the decisions up to the chef or ask for things like no butter/salt on my steak, and some places have a hard time accepting requests like that. I haven't had any disappointing or awkward moments here. My visits are never exactly inexpensive because the steak is one of the more expensive menu items (if not the most expensive food item), but... each visit has been kind of perfect. Really, really happy with Palace Kitchen. Hope my next visit is also great!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    Good place! Nice service people! Too many people here!! But the steak and soup were salty!

    (4)

  • Jeanne F.

    Every time we travel to Seattle, we stop here, look at the menu and go eat somewhere else. The entree's just never sounded appealing as I'm not much of a burger for dinner gal. I told my hubby that this trip we would go. We went twice! Both times, we made a meal out of appetizers. Top of the list were the wings (yes, they are very salty) and the ravioli. Making me hungry just thinking about the ravioli....

    (4)

  • Katy H.

    Absolutely amazing experience. The food is sourced locally and exquisitely prepared even if the menu is not vast. Rose was our server and in the year and a half I have been in the US it was the best service I have ever received. Funny polite quick and overall delightful. Perfect place for dining with an old friend and their lavender creme brûlée was to die for! Thank you thank you thank you!

    (5)

  • Winnie L.

    Palace Kitchen is a Tom Douglas restaurant, if that matters to anybody here! We ordered off the dessert menu and it was yummy. I'm sure all their dessert items are just as good. Service was good and it was a chill environment to sit back and eat slowly. I don't know if I would return for their dinner menu items though.

    (3)

  • S W.

    To say we had a great experience would be an understatement. Eric and the rest of the staff provided excellent service, every bite of food was delish, and the atmosphere is fun. Eric recommended dishes and described them in a way that you knew exactly what you were getting. I had "spring on a plate"...amazing and light pasta dish where they let me add the pork sausage. Try the beets, roasted cauliflower, strawberry rhubarb sorbet, and definitely save room for the coconut cream pie. You will not be disappointed! I rolled out of there and will definitely be back! Well done, Palace Kitchen, well done!! Thanks for taking great care of us Eric!

    (5)

  • Clint W.

    i finally returned to palace kitchen and have completely changed my mind. i dont even remember who i came here with before. it's been that long. when i peeked at the menu, there were tons of things that i wanted to try and i don't remember the inside being that open and inviting. since i was early, the staff and i did some chatting and they were super friendly and engaging. we had some clams as an opener and i could not decide on the burger or the chicken. staff helped me make up my mind and i thought the chicken was great. i did have a bit of envy for the burgers at the table. they looked good. all in all, i need to come back and try other things.

    (4)

  • Tim S.

    3.5 stars After spending a day out in Bonney Lake, we decided to check this place out for some dinner. It was on my list of places to try out and I was feeling like a burger. Both my wife and I got the burger. I got mine with Beechers cheese and bacon. My wife got hers with bacon. She ordered a strawberry lemonade iced tea and I had a Coke. We got a slice of coconut cream pie for dessert. Here is how things shook out............ Burger- The burger was great. It was cooked perfectly medium, the bacon was large and thick and the Beechers cheese was out of this freaking world. That was some of the best cheese I have tasted. The only knock on the burger was the bun. It started to disintegrate and it was messy as hell to eat. It was definitely in my top 10 burgers I have had. If it had a better bun, it would be top 5. My wife didn't enjoy hers as much. She only ate like half of it and gave me the rest to clean up ;-). This burger also comes with a small army of fries. The fries were real tasty but they kind of got cold fast and hardened up. We mowed through as many as we could but still left a pile of them sitting there. They sure do give you a lot of them. Coconut Cream Pie- This slice was really good. It did not have much crust on it though. It was a tad odd. The flavor though was top notch. Tons and tons of toasted coconut and cream. $9 for a slice of pie though is REAL STEEP. Strawberry Lemonade- Very delicious but not $6.00 delicious. Coke- $2.00 or $3.00 with free refills. Fair enough and Coke is the best. Total for dinner after tip, and parking across the street came out to $71.00. That is way too much for 2 burgers, 2 drinks and a slice of pie. Everything was good but not $71.00 good. I always want to try to see if a burger can taste better than Peter Lugers....I'm still looking ;-). The Palace Burger is a good/great one but not worth the price IMO. One other thing....its open window seating so it can get a little chilly. I had to run across the street to get a jacket for my wife. I saw other people putting on their jackets too while eating.....if you get cold easily, bring a jacket....just an fyi. One last thing.........I do have to say that the service was AWESOME! The hostess was nice and friendly and promptly came outside to get us when our table was ready. Our waiter was super chill and on top of everything. He impressed the hell out of me too. At the end of our meal, I pushed my plate forward a little and knocked on the table while looking at my wife to signify that I was done/tapping out. He was standing nearby and I didn't even see him looking at me and he goes "You tapping out?" He knew the signal for tapping out when you are full. I guarantee 99% of servers out there would not have made that comment/known what I was doing. He picked up on that and I give him mad props. He was awesome and made the meal enjoyable.

    (3)

  • Heather F.

    This review is for dessert only. But after searching specifically for a sweet treat and reading numerous positive reviews, I expected so much more. I ordered a slice of coconut cream pie to go, and $9 later I was slightly regretting that investment. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't anywhere near epic either. Maybe it's better for dinner or drinks, but since it's listed for dessert first, I thought it would be much more satisfying.

    (2)

  • A. C.

    Tom Douglas...What happened to us? Or, more importantly, what happened to our coconut cream pie? I thought we had something... We stopped at The Palace for a piece of our fav pie in the city, and were seriously disappointed. Truthfully, we have enjoyed many delicious slices of your coconut cream pie through the years, at The Palace and elsewhere . The last time we went to The Palace to get it (instead of going to The Dahlia Bakery), we were unpleasantly surprised by the poor quality of the pie. But hey, we don't live in a perfect world, so we just chalked it up to someone having an off day. But for it to happen again! Two times in a row! Worse, the pie was not just sub-par this time, it was bad. Three words...soggy, flavorless and soggy. I was very sad that I hadn't just kept my $10 I paid for the slice and went to a grocery store. I think this love affair is over, I think the days of stellar triple coconut cream pie are gone forever...good for my waistline, bad for my soul.

    (2)

  • Chris D.

    merlot "on-tap" ! I had the freshest pasta with morels and peas and even parts of a fern that were amazing. short walk from the Westin

    (5)

  • Katrina L.

    Went here before a shot at the Jazz Alley. Love the whole Idaho trout dish! I think that it's the best deal on the menu! My husband had their burger and he still talks about how good it was. The drink that I had was good (I forgot what it was) and my husband liked his old-fashioned

    (5)

  • Rob H.

    Walked in to find a packed house. Luckily someone was getting up from the bar so the 2 of us ate there. Our bartender a "tall guy", was not very attentive but got the job done. In fact, I asked if this was his first day as he had to write down our drink order, oh well he got it right. We ordered the pork and rotisserie chicken. Both meals were cooked perfectly. The pork was cooked to medium rare which it should be and it was awesome. So my brief review is this place is really good and the only reason I did not give it 5 was the bartender but all in all a must stop when in downtown Seattle.

    (4)

  • Vi N.

    Palace Kitchen's burger and amazing and perfect french fries keep me coming back again and again and again. I can't stop myself! Ask for some au jus to drizzle over your fries when you go, it takes the fries to another ridiculous level! The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is really on it and friendly. I go often for happy hour and have been several times for dinner, nothing has disappointed during any visits. The only thing I think could be improved are the dessert offerings, it's important for a sweet tooth like me!

    (4)

  • Bernard L.

    I came here simply because of the fact that it was one of the few places that were open late. I'm sure glad I did. The food was good and the service was impeccable. Our server constantly checked up on us to make sure everything was going alright. I ordered the Washington steak and it came out perfectly medium rare like I asked. Their cod was also cooked to perfection. The best part of having dinner here was the music. They played a lot of old school soul and funk. When Gladys Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia" started playing, I knew right away that IT WAS ON.

    (4)

  • Trang L.

    So I thought Palace Kitchen was just okay. My brother and I came here late at night during our trip to Seattle because he was craving for a burger. We yelped this place and it was opened late and it had good ratings. My brother ordered the burger and he said it was good but not the best. As for I.. I ordered just an appetizer which were the meatballs. They were pretty okay.. nothing special unfortunately. I had asked our server if it was possible to just get a side of some kind of salad but they didn't offer a small side salad of any kind.. I was disappointed.. so I also ended up ordering a large salad.. I needed my greens! The salad was good but over dressed. Our server was amazing though. He was nice and you can tell he was just a good server. I'm giving this place 3 1/2 stars because the service was good, but the food was just pretty okay.

    (3)

  • Jonathan And Kat L.

    I like Palace Kitchen, don't get me wrong, but why is it we always get stuck with some incredibly weird server? They need to rethink their late-night staff as well as the wine prices.. a simple glass is rather steep and suggestions are generally off the mark here. It'd be great if they ever sent someone normal over to our table. I see normal sane servers that always seem to be out of our waiting zone/grasp?! Switch up the menu and add a few veggie options, sheesh.

    (3)

  • Diane S.

    I love the happy hour here! Yummy bloody marys and blue cheese fries. Hello!!! and if you go here for dinner I recommend the mussels. They are deliouse.

    (5)

  • Rae S.

    Walked in on a Saturday night around 6ish and got seated straight away. Not too loud, either the crowd or the music. First time here with a friend, we decided to just split a whole series of appetizers as a way off getting to try a lot of things and get a feel for the menu. All the seasonal mushroom features rocked. The duck came with a nice bit piece of yummy, crispy skin and we had the good manners to share it. As with other Tom Douglas restaurants, I completely appreciate being able to ask lots of questions about ingredients and to get dishes with things on the side or without to accommodate food sensitivities.

    (4)

  • Shane B.

    Extraordinary food. Most dishes I've had here blew me away. My only gripe is the lighting is too dark. I practically feel I have to stumble between tables.

    (5)

  • Ashley B.

    2012 Review #243: After landing in Seattle we finally had a chance to eat. every single well reviewed restaurant nearby was a Tom Douglas restaurant. After looking at the menu, we decided on Palace Kitchen. We were seated right away and got an old fashioned and a salt and pepper martini. The martini was mine- Absolut Pepar (sic), olive and a salted rim. I was expecting it to taste like a salt and pepper potato chip but it actually tasted like a potato. The type of russet potato that kind of tastes like dirt. In a good way. The olive was secretly blue cheese-filled and a bit soft, unfortunately. We ate the goat cheese lavender fondue. Very nice- better with the apple than the bread. For mains I got the burger with Beecher's cheese, and hubby got the summertime pig plate. I got so full on the fondue that I was able to eat just a few bites of the very delicious burger and very good fries. My husband's pig plate was sublime: crispy strips of pig's ear, braised cheek with creamed corn and watermelon, and seared bacon with green beans. He found the cheek/corn/watermelon combination too sweet but I found it refreshing. Our waiter was a bit scattered; walked by a lot without stopping, wait times were too long in general. We ended up ordering beer drafts but he didn't ask what size we wanted and brought the bigger ones, which we couldn't finish. I wish we could have tried the pie here, but the portions are generous and it just couldn't happen. Maybe next time.

    (4)

  • Ashley R.

    As a vegetarian, I am frustrated by chef's attempts to simply sub meat for another protein and call is a vegetarian entree. The Palace Kitchen is a veggie lovers dream in that its' chefs allow the vegetables to do their own delicious work--i.e. with the delectable cabbage rolls I had (stuffed with oats and topped with mushrooms, micro greens, and goat cheese, and finished with a light creamy tomato/red wine based sauce. I had a fantastic meal. The coconut cream pie was the icing on the...well...pie?

    (5)

  • Ruth B.

    The food was very delicious. It had the right amount of seasoning and portions so that you weren't to full if you decided to eat the entire entree. I brought my 9 month old and they were very accommodating. Noise-wise it was totally fine for her. The con to that was that it is pretty dim in the restaurant so it was a little hard to see. My husband is a Celiac, so it was great to see that they were also very conscious of that fact and knew what that meant to make sure that things were gluten free.

    (4)

  • Phil C.

    Pretty damn good burger that I've had five times now. Adding the bacon to it is usually a tasty combo, but one of those times it was so greasy that it dripped/overflowed onto my plate. The cod is also great, but like most things on the menu, overpriced. If you're feeling a cocktail, I'm a fan of the Kicking Arnold Palmer, which includes iced tea to wake you up a bit. Great atmosphere for a date night, especially after catching a film at Cinerama.

    (4)

  • Stev E.

    Palace Kitchen has a mature, sophisticated atmosphere in which to hang out or get late-night food. This is particularly interesting for those of us with abnormal work schedules who would like a high quality late-night meal. The burger is exceptional and a close second (in my book of burgers) behind Quinn's in Capitol Hill. My first year in Seattle I was a regular for the above reasons. I decided to stop going over the following two years due to the slow and astonishingly inattentive service. This was disappointing because Sandy seems like an interesting character, and one would expect better service from someone who has so much experience in the industry. I recently decided to give them another shot. The service is improved: My order is taken in an appropriate amount of time (rather than not at all), candles are actually lit (so I can see what I'm eating), and I'm even greeted and thanked at the beginning and end of my experience. Thus, I've added a star to my original review and will continue to do so in the future as my experience becomes consistently good at Palace Kitchen.

    (3)

  • C b.

    Bar was full , restaurant (located in and looks like a bar) was half empty. We were their for drinks but couldn't sit at a table without ordering dinner. We said we'd get an appetizer and buy drinks so we could catch up (family was in town) and the bald bearded host said "sorry, you have to order dinners or I have to keep the restaurant order open for people who want to eat". Really, half full and four guys there to drink and have an appetizer and turned away!!! Closest bar after jazz alley show, don't bother unless you just want dinner.

    (1)

  • Renee B.

    The hotel I was staying at was a few blocks away from Palace Kitchen and thank goodness for that because my friend and I were so grateful to find a place that was still open after 11 PM to have a delicious and filling meal. First meal I had there was an appetizer- the crispy pig tails and the cauliflower and parsnip soup. The pig tails were bigger than I expected and it's the kind of thing to eat if you're not shy about eating food with your hands instead of using utensils. The soup had a great little spicy kick to it, which I think was due to the paprika oil in there- I dunno, it was great. The following visit my friend and I decided to split a burger there which was a very smart thing to do because that burger was HUGE and perfectly medium rare in the middle, and a heap of french fries. The service is excellent- the wait staff were eager to answer any questions and very fast with refills. I never had to wait too long to catch the attention of the servers. There's also a very nice ambiance to the place, not too loud in there and not too dark either. It's the perfect place for a late night dinner.

    (5)

  • Marian W.

    I came here on a weekday and didn't have to wait to be seated. Service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the hamburger and king salmon and both were delicious. The burger was one of the best burgers I've tasted and the salmon was cooked to perfection (super moist and not dry at all!). I'll have to come back again to try more of their food (and cocktails). Palace Kitchen is on the more expensive end though, but it's a great place for a date.

    (5)

  • Shekinah S.

    3.5 Stars I've been to Palace Kitchen twice and I doubt I'll be back. It's not bad but it's not great. First time was several years ago with my (then boyfriend, now) ex. The first impression wasn't that positive as they wouldn't seat me until he arrived. Then we were seated in kind of a weird table in the back corner. I also thought it was very dark in the restaurant. We had the clam appetizer (then $14, now $16). My notes say they were "good" and we got "more than expected", but I also noted there was sand in some of them. Ooops. I got the (organic, free range) rotisserie chicken (different than what is on the current menu), and my ex got sweet potato ravioli (also no longer on the menu). The chicken was AMAZING. It was one of those moments that made me wonder what I've been eating most of my life that passes as chicken. It was moist, tender, plump, and with slightly crunchy skin. The (not very friendly) waiter was also accommodating to my pickiness and the dish was served sans mushroom relish. My ex thought his ravioli were just OK, and that the portion was small. Overall, mixed results on the food front. Then I returned to Palace Kitchen in Feb with my (then date, now) boyfriend. This time our server was funny and personable and added to how much we enjoyed the experience. We started with the roast pork and chard ravioli appetizer ($20). It was the best part of the meal! Delicious!! I went with the rotisserie chicken again ($23) and my BF had a steak ($28ish). I think the chicken may have a pomegranate dressing? It was good but not as great as the previous time. My BF liked his steak, but mentioned more than once that it wasn't as good as the sashimi we had at Umi the night before. A better overall experience, but again, the food is a little mixed (and pricey). Palace Kitchen's menu is pretty small. More appetizers than main courses. There are usually 4 - 5 entrees plus 3 grill items available. I haven't done dessert here but there are approximately 2000 pictures of coconut cream pie posted on Yelp, so that is probably a good bet.

    (3)

  • Josh S.

    Seems like a nice bar for meeting friends and having dinner and drinks. But loud; mid/older crowd. Good burgers; and my go -to for late night when staying at the Westin. Staffs friendly

    (4)

  • Emma F.

    Food is delicious, probably the best of the Tom Douglas chain. I had the roast chicken and it was amazing. I also had the fondue which was equally impressive. If you are visiting Seattle and only have time for one of Tom Douglas' restaurants, this is the one to try.

    (5)

  • Thilo W.

    This place is a solid 4 stars. Came here with a party of 8 on a Monday night and they managed to get us in in about 30 minutes. The service was prompt and friendly and, who knew?, Monday is half price wine day. We had a collection of small plates including clams, gnocchi, beet salad, squash blossoms, and wings -- as well as a five cheese sampler. For dessert we did the coconut cream pie and a chocolate flan. The food, overall, was very good and the wines were definitely the right price. As an aside, the four adults sat at one table and our four kids were at a table a good way from us, but the staff made this go off without a hitch. Would definitely come bak.

    (4)

  • Ta F.

    Very good service, very nice atmosphere. The food is also quite good. It's particularly pleasant as a refuge on a winter evening, with nice booths, good drinks, and a pleasant hum of a full dining room.

    (4)

  • Ashley E.

    I came here to catch up with some friends, we ordered the stone fruit and cheese plate to start, which was great as a sharing plate. For my entree I ordered the mussels, the both was alright, it wasn't one that I wanted to lick out of the bowl at the end but they do give you a substantial number of mussels so it was quite filling. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their entrees as well, the prawns looked really good. Our server was great and took care of us, even though we were kind of all over the place.

    (4)

  • Beth A.

    I enjoy the food at Palace Kitchen. Pros -Great Menu with unexpected options -Great seasoning and taste -Great temperatures on prepared meats -Good drink selections Cons -Noisy -Crowded -So-so service (The wait for drink refills can be a bit long. Also, I don't like struggling to catch a servers attention.) I'll definitely go back to the Palace Kitchen to enjoy the food.

    (4)

  • Chelsea S.

    One of the best Tom Douglas restaurants I have tried yet. I came here with my family while they were in town visiting and we all absolutely loved the food. The wait was not horrible for not having a reservation and once seated we had very good table service and the ambiance was great for a good dinner with the family. Two members of my group tried their lamb pasta and both raved about how good that was. My mom and I actually split their pork tenderloin with a side of green beans that was not on their menu but that they were able to do for us on the side. It was plenty of food and delicious. We split a large slice of the coconut cream pie to finish of the meal.

    (5)

  • Stephanie K.

    I usually don't bother reviewing places that already have hundreds of reviews. But I am such of a fan of this spot that I just have to chime in. A few highlights: smoked paprika potatoes, roasted beet salad, and sweet potato cakes. I'd happily eat a bucket of any of these. Not a fan of the fennel-infused vodka, but that's just personal taste. Love to eat fennel, turns out I don't like to drink it. I do like good local beer, though, and am always a fan of the list here. I should note that my husband can't get enough of the Dark & Stormy. There are precisely two ways I enjoy coconut: Lamingtons at the Australian Pie Company in Burien, and the Dahlia coconut cream pie. I like the decor here, and have found the service to be pleasant each time (occasionally a bit chatty and overattentive for my preference, but maybe that's just me). We've had a couple minor errors with dishes, but they've been taken care of in a timely and friendly manner. My dad would give this place five stars. He insists on visiting here each time he's in town. And I'm always more than happy to visit, myself.

    (4)

  • Kassi Z.

    Just finished a delicious meal here! We had the goat cheese fondue and the cheese platter and both were amazing! Extremely fresh. For a nice fruity drink I would recommend the blood orange lemonade! For dessert- definitely go with the coconut cream pie! By far the best one I've ever had extremely light and airy and very creamy. To top it all off, the service was great.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Palace Kitchen completed the Tom Douglas trifecta for me along with Lola and Dahlia (saving Serious Pie, Etta's for a future trip). Craft cocktails are well-made - Dark & Stormy features house-made ginger puree (serious kick), Rosemary's Baby (gin/grapefruit/rosemary infusion) was very refreshing. Would want to try Cherry Blossom (gin/lime juice/cherry/float of sparkling). Penn Cove fire-roasted clams - SO good. Rogers Pilsner & apple base is like no other clam preparation I've ever had. Served with a cone of delicate frites. Cayenne-spiked crispy pig ear - had expected bold flavor w/a kick but was surprisingly underwhelmed, finding the pig ear rather bland. Honeycrisp apple sauce is the true hero of this dish. Dim-lit atmosphere in rich red tones makes for a great wintry spot. As with Seattle restos' unanimous, magnanimous belief in happy hr, Palace Kitchen is no exception, hosting Monday-Friday 4:30 to 6pm Sunday-Thursday 11pm-1am. Reservations accepted for parties of 6+.

    (4)

  • James Z.

    I have a traveler's rule: Don't go to the same place twice... unless it's really, really damn good. Well, Palace Kitchen is one of those select few worth visiting multiple times in a short span of travel time. My first night in Seattle was a rough one after flight delays and inclement weather in my departure and arrival cities... and of course, I was starving! My friend did a quick search and saw that Palace Kitchen was open til 1 on a weeknight. "HURRAH!" we cheered. We moseyed on down around 11 PM and luck should have it... THEY HAVE A LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR. "HURRAH!" once again... We sit at the bar on a late Wednesday night expecting typical bar food (greasy, small bites, heavy) and what we got was smorgasbord of good quality, delicious, hearty (but not rich) food. My friend and I ordered grilled chicken wings (which were quite big pieces on a bed of bleu cheese and buffalo sauce), fresh local greens tossed in a lovely walnut dressing with apple slices and feta, and palace fries with bleu cheese. Here is the stunner: ALL $4... especially incredible since the portions are sizable! I ordered the palace sangria ($4) and that too was worth every penny and then some! The happy ending?: the Dahlia TRIPLE cream coconut PIE!! I was already full, but somehow managed to practically scarf this thing down with my friend within minutes. Talk about A HAPPY ENDING. The coconut shavings and the smooth pie cream was hauntingly delicious. The service was good and the ambiance was relaxed. Okay... so I went again last night. I came in for some late night munchies yet again. We ordered the goat cheese and lavender fondue with sliced apples and wood fired grilled bread. This makes me want to get back home and start grilling bread! The goat cheese and lavender fondue was one of those unexpected combinations that worked brilliantly. My friend ordered a carrot cake with cream cheese ice cream and she happily ate every bite --- almost to the point of forgetting to offer me a try. Mhmm! That good, huh? Palace Kitchen --- I wholeheartedly approve! P.S. I like the moving text of the neon sign outside.

    (5)

  • Christopher S.

    So, this was the last of the Tom D. restaurants in Seattle on my list to try. Not sure why I waited so long, but I did. I wish I hadn't. Every aspect of the dining experience was really quite amazing from when we were greeted walking into the restaurant to happily signing off on the check. We ordered three items total: 1st - House bread and olive oil w/ balsamic vinegar. Really good. 2nd - Cougar Gold cheese (apple, almonds, cracker and candied orange rind was all included). Tom D you got a bonus 1 star for having Cougar Gold on the menu. This cements his status as a man of only the finest taste in food today. 3rd - Washington Beef Hangar steak prepared AMAZINGLY (garnished with blue cheese and some sort of chili's and other delicious morsels - had a really nice kick). Outside of the steak I recently experienced at Mistral Kitchen this was the most well prepared cut of beef I've had in years. It was accompanied by bok choy and Chinese broccoli w/ yukon gold potatoes each prepared in their own similarly amazing ways. A perfect blend of flavors. 4th - Dessert, the real reason I wanted to dine here was for the coconut cream pie, but I couldn't do it. I couldn't wash away the memory of flavors from the dinner with the pie. I can't wait to go back and try the Burger Royale!!!!!

    (5)

  • rick d.

    Ordered the Oysters. VERY SMALL, the size of DIMES. No one should ever serve oysters that small when Ivars is down the street. $16 Ordered the Goat Cheese Fondue. VERY SMALL. Less than half a cup of cheese for two people??? Are you kidding me? Why are the portions so small here? $9 Ordered the Cod. I have cooked better myself. Why do people rate this place so high. I will not be coming back. Better places on Cap Hill and Bainbridge. $20?

    (4)

  • Carrie B.

    Stopped here for the happy hour on a Monday afternoon. They offered half price botles of wine, so we tried a nice Malbec. I don't remember what it was called. We also tried the happy hour portion of meatballs, which were moist and covered in creamy tomato sauce. The food seemed a bit on the pricy side but is probably a good place for a nice group dinner.

    (3)

  • Kelly J.

    Food magic AND best Moscow Mules in town.

    (5)

  • Elise G.

    Great food, vibe, and company. At night, this place feels like a secret with the dim lighting and funky music. The service was awesome. Very personable and smooth. Our friends took us here after a baseball game and not only was the experience memorable, but the food was amazing.

    (5)

  • Jessica J.

    Amazing food, the late night happy hour is amazeballs, and the bar snacks are pistachios. I love everything about Palace Kitchen, it is my favorite in the T.D. Group by far. Loooooooooooooooooove.

    (5)

  • Das M.

    This was a place we all wanted to try and glad that we did. It am be very crowded there so a reservation is a must. Their polenta crepe was delicious as well as all of the small sides. Drinks were okay and the service for a Saturday was very slow.

    (3)

  • Molly M.

    Cozy booths and warm lighting make Palace Kitchen an easy place to spend hours with friends. Each item was cooked well and service was inviting.

    (3)

  • Jason R.

    I was just going to say "chicken wings and fish heads," but this place deserves a bit more. Another person at our table upon delivery of the wings: "Did they give us a whole chicken?" This place serves *real* chicken, chicken with flavor and texture and meat. It's serious stuff. The oysters, I'm told, are exquisite. I tried one and kinda liked it, so they must be amazing. I'm one of those weirdos who just doesn't get oysters. The fish heads? Oh, we ordered a whole trout. It looked at us. It was so fresh that I thought it blinked. The menu changes to stay fresh, so you shouldn't blink or you'll miss good food. And remember to make a reservation.

    (5)

  • Ruben H.

    This place was very impressive, we went with a couple after watching Oz at the Cinerama. This place is really nice and low lit inside, menu is impressive and dated due to them changing it often. I was pleased with the appetizers and steak entrees we ordered. This will be our place to eat when going to the Cinerama for sure.

    (5)

  • Kristy C.

    Went here last night because the wait was too long at Dahlia Lounge, and dammit (!) it was Delicious! Let me start with the cheese... I had the goat cheese, lavender fondue with toasted bread and apples. It was a great fall appetizer, warm and bubbly! I immediately made plans to bring seven other friends there on seven different nights to have this little treat again. We also had the steak and the beef tartar, both A-MAZ-ING. The steak had a rustic feel to it, reminded me of eating at a campfire. The beef tartar was great, and it was great to hear how many of the components on our dishes were from Tom's farm. Sort of made us feel like friends of the family that were getting the super secret deluxe ingredients. Though I'd like to think that was exclusive to us because we were just that awesome, I bet others also get that quality treatment. This place is a bit romantic too, so watch out! Dimly lit room, good music, and cheese - what else do you need : )

    (5)

  • Marc S.

    Love palace but it doesn't blow my mind like some other tom Douglas restaurants do. Three stars automatically for the coconut cream pie. No joke. I mean it. One of the best desserts in my life. Some of the food is memorable here but still the menu could use some expansion in main course selection. Very rich cuisine across the board and the hodge podge interior could use a little facelift after all these years. Have and would go back.

    (4)

  • Angie M.

    Great food, drinks and ambiance. It felt like we were on vacation dining in Europe.The restaurant was busy so we sat off to the side. The staff never forgot to check on us and the service was impeccable.

    (5)

  • Ken K.

    The food was good. I had the Hangar Steak and that was quite tasty. For dessert I had the creme caramel and I got to taste the blackberry cobbler. Both were tasty. My only real complaint is that dinner took over two hours. Now, I didn't mind since I was with my team, and I love hanging out with my team, but it should have come out faster.

    (3)

  • Jessica L.

    My boyfriend & I just moved to Seattle from Chicago (partially because of Palace Kitchen? I don't know...) & immediately hit up our favorite spot...ohmahgawdddd I am in love all over again. Seriously, best restaurant I've ever been to. I've been twice & these are the two best meals I've ever had. My group got: burgers, rotisserie chicken, & steak & they were all incredible. They even take burgers to a whole new level. Also: Our waiter Tuan was seriously the coolest guy ever. Amazing food & amazing service, can't beat it.

    (5)

  • Elle Y.

    My girlfriend and I live locally but decided to have a little "staycation" this weekend complete with hotel and everything. Palace Kitchen was a couple blocks from where we were staying, and we were craving burgers. It was one of the first restaurants that popped up on Yelp, and I have had other Tom Douglas experiences before, so we chose to stop by and see if we could get in for dinner. The restaurant was busy, and my first impression wasn't the greatest. When we walked in, we greeted the greeter to which she relied, "I'll be right with you." She didn't even say hi. Seconds later, however, another very friendly employee greeted us and sat us immediately. Emily was our server, and she was phenomenal. When we ordered, we mentioned that we were going to split the Enormous Crouton and Romaine Salad and the burger. Emily made not and when our food arrived, the salad was on two plates and the burger was already cut in half. The food was extraordinary. The crouton on the salad was so yummy, and the meat in the burger was so tender it melted in our mouths. The drinks were also yummy! Overall, we both agreed that Emily provided us with the best service we've had in a restaurant in a very longtime. She was funny, made great recommendations and was very attentive... And the food! The food was delicious. So delicious that my girlfriend and I are at odds as to if Palace Kitchen has the best burger in Seattle. I guess we'll just have to go back and try it again :)

    (5)

  • jazzy l.

    I was craving a Cesar Salad at 830pm after eating at Emmett's around 5pm so we did a search on Yelp of the closest restaurants near by and found this place. Apparently this is a Tom Douglas establishment. (He's a restauranteur in Seattle) It happened to be SEATTLE's restaurant week (lucky us!). It was $28 for an argula/beet salad, lingcod with pea shoots and pasta, and a choice of dessert ( we got the coconut cream pie). My Cesar was tasty but the crouton was super big. It was difficult to cut. Parmesan dressing was so-so. Service was good. It was a bit dark in the restaurant (bar in the center of the restaurant).

    (4)

  • Kelsey T.

    Went here for happy hour on a Friday and it was great! Happy hour starts at 4:30pm but gets crowded quickly, so watch out. Most everything on their happy hour menu is under $5, a great value compared to their regular prices. We got a giant plate of blue cheese covered french fries for $4. Delicious!

    (4)

  • Bob G.

    The Palace Kitchen was one of those places I expected to find in Seattle, sorta quirky, laid back and really good food! I had the trout which was excellent! The appetizers ranged from salt and pepper pig ears and sausage.... all of which were good. I would say the the menu was the sort that you might want to ask questions or else you might be disappointed, but that's not always a bad thing. My friend ordered a BLT expecting a sandwich and it certainly wasn't. As with most of Seattle, they had a great selection of beers. I wish we had such passion for brews in California.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    So went for a late night snack/drink with some friends. Had a glass of bourbon and a bottle of red wine. I couldn't decide between the burger or the steak and eggs. Went with the burger. Added bacon, cheddar cheese, and an over easy egg. Probably the one of if not the best burger I've had in Seattle. Comes with fries, an aioli sauce and ketchup on the side. Prices were pretty steep, but the burger was worth every penny. I wish I was hungrier so I could have tried more things on the menu.

    (4)

  • Suzanne M.

    Went just this past weekend...same great service. Lots of updates to the menu. Still have the olive poppers! But still have the trout! I guess I'm going to have to try it one day and see why it sticks around. A lot of the smaller plates were more expensive than other offerings, but seemed far more ambitious. Hubs got the ravioli from the entrees section, it was pretty petite but delicious. I had the farro and beet greens, also from entrees--fabulous!!! We were able to walk in and get a table at 8:30 on a gorgeous Saturday--love it when they can open the front windows. Cheese portions were generous and choices very unique. Visitors had burgers and nearly passed out from delight. Their fries are amazing--and the aiolo/mayo stuff is awesome!!! The burgers are almost too much to finish on your own...most people I know can't do it.

    (5)

  • E L.

    Eating at the Palace Kitchen is like staring in to the face of God..(stolen from Will Farrel). Well, almost-if you like that kind of thing. The food is good-anything they do with Lamb will blow your hair back. The service was a little slow, but they were slammed. As everyone else says, the location is central to a lot of Seattle goodness. Their wine selection is very well thought out. Kick off a night of fun here. Their blue cheese desert was amazing. Here is a link about that Blue Cheese Panna Cotta topped with bacon- aldenteblog.com/2009/05/…

    (4)

  • Why T.

    wow i had only been to Palace Kitchen for happy hour and dessert till last night... and JUST with happy hour and their dessert alone i would have given them 4 stars... their french fries are amazing. SO good. my friends and i have been there JUST for their french fries. it's that good. they only have one burger. I thought that it was a bit lame at first that they only had one type of a burger, but it makes sense... they've MASTERED their one burger. wow.. you can choose from 3 different cheeses (swiss, white cheddar, and blue cheese) and you can add bacon. i HIGHLY recommend the bacon. very thick, very chewy, and come on, who doesn't like bacon on their burger?? oh oh oh! and they have mouth watering olive oil to dip the dahlia bakery bread. YUM this is a MUST-GO. And when you do, please promise me to eat the burger in one piece, dont be a sissy and cut it in half, or quarters... or eat it with a knife and fork. MAN UP. it's a burger

    (5)

  • Bernadette E.

    came in late on a friday night with 11... yes 11 of my family members... who by the way had just gotten off a plane and were needless to say pretty hungry! despite the gal at the front being a little flustered when we told her how big our party was, she was immediately at ease when we told her we were happy to split up! our hungry party of 12 split up into 2 tables and our glasses were quickly filled with water and our tables graced with the yummy bread accompanied by the oil and vinegar... SO GOOD! : ) refills of both food and beverage soon followed without us even having to ask! at first glance the menu looked a bit on the pricey side to the fam, but once orders were placed and food arrived, the price became an after thought. 12 hungry people + yummy food = 12 satisfied people our server was patient and terrific and made my family's first experience at a local restaurant a great one and my recommendation a success!

    (4)

  • Kamie K.

    We were only in town for 4 nights, and we ate at the Palace Kitchen for dinner twice. A friend who lives locally recommended it. Both nights we started with the goat cheese/lavendar fondue, and as I'm typing this I'm craving more of it! We also tried the buffalo wings, which are AMAZING - a million miles away from the typical orange/vinegar nightmare that one might expect. The blueberry corncake/shortcake dessert treat was perfect. And the atmposhere is dark and sultry, and the staff is attentive. Perfect for a date night.

    (4)

  • Ansley S.

    I don't get it. Everything was just ok. And for the price, you can find much, much better ambience. Although the place was packed, it was too noisy, no music, just bustling waitstaff and people talking over each other. Not the kind of place that makes you want to linger over a nice dinner. Food was unimpressive. Ravioli was cold. The highlight was certainly the coconut cream pie. But all the other reviewers could tell you that.

    (2)

  • Serena M.

    Throughout my weekend trip to Seattle I would have to say this is my favorite restaurant. Just as a forewarning, this place doesn't open until 5pm or 4:45pm at the earliest. We went there thinking we can grab lunch but it turns out this place is a dinner only type of place. The service here is friendly and great, our waitress was on top of things. I didn't have to flag her down or ask for anything, a definite plus. We started of with the penn cove mussels roasted with chorizo ($14.00). This in itself was a wonderful dish and not to mention there was a ton of mussels in the bowl. The chorizo gave this dish a nice latin spice that complemented the seafood. One thing I must note on this dish is that several of the mussels were still closed, meaning they weren't cooked. I should have told our waitress but I figured with so many on the dish anyway a few mussels tossed aside wouldn't make much of a difference. I ordered the free-range rotisserie chicken, with roasted brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and kumquat with coco salt on the side ($19.00). It was tender, juicy and packed with flavor without being overly salty. Also this place is constantly changing their menu. Went we arrived at 4:45pm they were still printing out the menus. Its rare that I like anything, but I would definitely suggest giving this place a try.

    (5)

  • Haven S.

    This was almost a 4+ star review, except for one glaring error. I visited with my grandma, sister, and cousin for a belated Mother's Day dinner. Starters: Bread was crusty and nice, and the olive oil/balsamic seemed to be of very good quality - deep floral notes. Maybe I wasn't dipping deep enough into the balsamic, but I felt that an element of salt was missing. We ordered the olive poppers, asparagus with bone marrow butter, and lavender/goat cheese fondue to share. The poppers could have been more crisp, but they had a great flavor balance between the olives and cream cheese. The asparagus was quite tasty. It came with a confusing bread crumb topping - on the side. This was my introduction to bone marrow as a condiment. There was more than enough for the asparagus, and the leftovers went quite nicely with the toasted bread cubes from the fondue. I think I'm a fan. I am not, however, a fan of goat cheese or lavender, so one obligatory "I'm not a chicken" bite was enough. Entrees: Me - Painted Hills bavette steak with mashed yukons and kale. I had never heard of this particular cut. It was beautifully cooked in the medium-medium rare range exactly as I asked. Tender, flavorful, delicious. I am extremely picky when it comes to mashed potatoes, and these were among the best I've had. Perfectly buttery, with a couple of unsmashed chunks for texture. I don't always love kale, but it was very well prepared and I finished every last bit. Grandma - Whole Idaho trout, same sides as me. Very tasty. The skin was nice and crisp. This is exactly how I would want a whole fish. They also filleted it tableside. I personally would have left it whole so I could pick at its face (classy), but Grandma opted to have it taken apart. They did leave plenty of bones, but we're not picky about such things. Sister - Lamb chops with grits and something else (don't recall). I don't like lamb, but she seemed to enjoy it. Two double cut chops left enough for her to fill up and go to town on the bone, then take one home for a very lucky boyfriend. Cousin - Goat cheese dumplings. I'm beginning to suspect that some entrees were chosen for their safe-from-my-fork properties. She also got a bowl of lentil soup that looked interesting, but I didn't try either one. Desserts: Reason for visit/high point/low point. Grandma loves coconut cream pie, and theirs is somewhat famous. I had tried it before and knew it would be great. It was even better than I remembered, and I'm not usually a pie person. That was one of five desserts ordered for the table. Earl Grey creme caramel - well made, tasty, but not a standout among the others. Rhubarb crostata - totally delicious. Warm, buttery, tender crust - a la mode. Banana-fudge ice cream. I thought we were pretty well covered for dessert without this, but the cousin has a sweet tooth and had to have it. It did have a nice real banana flavor. Chocolate peanut butter pudding - thick, almost ganache-like pudding on the bottom, mousse-like layer in the middle, chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings on top. Very good. Unfortunately, the first bowl of this that we got came with an extra topping - a dime sized shard of ceramic from the inside of the bowl. I was the lucky recipient. I thought it was some sort of caramel chip. Fortunately I didn't try to chew it for long. We told the waiter, and as I was handing the chip to him, I dropped it in my sister's espresso, so we just gave him both. He replaced them, and confirmed that it was, in fact, a chip from the bowl, and that he did find it in the bottom of the espresso. No apology, just a confirmation of what we had told him, as if he had not believed it until he saw it himself. I expected to see, at the very least, that dessert removed from the bill. It was not. Honestly, if I had swallowed it, it could have torn up my insides like a Jagged Metal Krusty-O. My sister is a cook, and she said that someone in a kitchen she used to work in was fired for something very similar (in a last straw situation), and that the entire guest check was comped. That's one extreme, but I couldn't believe the complete lack of response for that kind of hazard. This is not a hair. A hair is gross, but it won't kill you. Wiping $9 off of our bill could have prevented the decision to knock the tip down to 10%. Some might say that it's unfair to the waiter, because he (presumably) was not the one the chipped the bowl, but some wouldn't have left there without demanding to speak to a manager, or would have left the tip off completely. I would have felt like a jerk leaving zero tip on a $235 ticket, but I felt that once we brought this issue to the waiter's attention, it was his job to make it right, and he failed to do so. I can't say that I don't recommend this place, because it's pretty unlikely that you will also get a very inedible garnish, but their response to that situation was unacceptable.

    (2)

  • Lisa S.

    "Kitchen- Cocktails" We went to Seattle in 2005 and stayed at the Westin down the street from the Palace Kitchen. We asked the bell hop where we could get dinner at 11pm. He became very animated and said." Oh just go right down the street and look for the sign that flashes 'Kitchen, Cocktails, Kitchen, Cocktails" I don't remember the details except everything we had was so good, we went back for dinner the night before we left. The flavor from the wood burning grill has yet to be replicated in any place I have eaten that claims to have that as a feature. I do know the Corn on the cob with the spices was so delicious we ordered it as an appetizer and then again for desert. I dream of that flashing sign....

    (5)

  • Rene A.

    Good menu choices and selection on drinks.

    (4)

  • Dis H.

    A friend who is quite the resturaunt critic recommended this place to me as a good date night destination. We took a cab down as it is located central to the hustle of downtown Seattle so I thought it would be a good move to avoid the hassle of parking, plus drinks were in mind. Pulling up, the first thing I noticed was how busy the place was; the large bar area was chalk full, as well as the surrounding tables with patrons enjoying drinks and small bites. We were a bit dissapointed as we would have liked to sit near the the large windows at the front, but to my memory the don't take reservations, so we had to make due with what seating was left. We were led to some nice more intimate booths at the back near the kitchen. Dark, candle lit, quite romantic setting, however still very loud and crowded. The menu was creative & exotic I thought, but also featured what was fresh and in season to the NW. It has been a few months since we were there, so I can't remember exactly what all we ordered, but I believe we sampled a few appetizers and shared an entree. 80% of it was amazing; the two things that really stood out were the lavender-cheese fondue with this fabulous crusty bread, and the flat iron steak w/ pickled green garlic was amazing! I definitely look forward to our next visit!

    (4)

  • grace g.

    Found this place through Yelp. The service was great and food was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Renee G.

    I take it that this Tom Douglas fellow is somewhat of a local celebrity chef? Sort of like our Ken Oringer or Todd English? (Sorry, that was obnoxious...I wouldn't go to New York and be like, so...this Mario Batali fellow...) Anyway. It was almost midnight, I'd just gotten in from Boston and I was starving. The hotel concierge recommended I try Palace Kitchen due to the fact that it was right down the street and open. Sold. They seated me at a small table by the window and when I opened the menu I was positively delighted to see the hand crafted American cheese selection. Nothing does it for me like a good cheese plate. I ordered all five, and the waitress asked whether I wanted the accoutrements to skew sweet or savory, which I thought was nice. I went with savory, and it was presented with olives, almonds, apple slices, and what looked and tasted like very buttery homemade Wheat Thins. Needless to say, it was delicious, as was whatever local IPA I ordered to accompany it. And while it wasn't a dish that would leave me qualified to comment on the cooking, somebody at Palace Kitchen is an excellent curator of cheese.

    (3)

  • Jen F.

    It's 11:30pm on Sunday night in downtown Seattle. After a long drive and a brief appearance at our pre-conference mixer we wanted ... scratch that, we NEEDED something to eat. Something gooood to eat. But NOTHING seemed to be open. We wandered past closed and closing bars, getting more and more desperate for sustenance. I spotted someone in a kitchen uniform locking up a darkened bar - and dared to ask where he recommended a bite nearby. He sent us to the Palace Kitchen. As we approached the glowing neon sign was reassuring. We were getting closer to food! It was not what I expected from the outside. The hostess quickly greeted us and made room for our party of five. We sat and pored over the chi-chi menu. This wasn't the comfort food we had in mind, but we were willing to give it a try anyways. Now, all we need is our waitress. Anyone? Anyone?! I struggled to make contact with the waitress for the adjacent table, but she wasn't looking our way. So we waited. And waited some more. Finally our orders were taken, with a definite tone of impatience. Drinks and bread arrived very quickly, accompanied by a side of attitude. Food was right behind. (Thankfully delivered by the friendly, smiling hostess NOT our snarky and sullen waitress.) Warm and crusty bread was excellently complemented by an olive and balsamic vinegar dipping sauce. Three huge plates with our shared appetizers took up the remaining space at our table. One enormous bowl of steamed clams with tomatoes. A large platter of ribs served over grilled peaches. Crispy chicken "wings" with coriander sour cream. Oh, yummmm... The clams were tender and sweet. The tomatoes added good flavor and acidity. The broth was excellent with our extra bread. The crispy chicken didn't look like much, but darn it was good! a little spicy, and very moist. And the ribs, those ribs! Thinly sliced, with little bone, the meat melted in my mouth. The grilled peaches were sweet and firm, with a touch of honey. Over all, the food was a solid 4 or 5 stars. But the service really knocked down our experience at the Palace Kitchen. Hopefully our server was just having a bad night!

    (3)

  • Chucky b.

    Had a good evening after getting horrible service at Serious Pie (actually no service). The waiter was quick and friendly. Food was excellent. 2-15-2011.

    (5)

  • Jean Louise P.

    we hadn't been here in years, like 6-7. so on a sunday night after paul simon at the showbox, we hadn't eaten dinner and were stumped on the possibility of getting food service at 11pm. until we remembered this place! food was amazing, they were on the restaurant week so that was a pleasant surprise. marinated artichoke was unbelievable as was the tagliatelle. dahlia creme caramel was one of the best desserts i've ever had- the flavor and texture was the definition of perfect. thank you Palace Kitchen for being open, staying open late, and having amazing food!

    (5)

  • Dena P.

    Even though I went to Palace Kitchen on a full stomach, I still ate some of the pistachios they had at the bar. I've been to Palace Kitchen on two other occasions and did eat their food late night. I think this place is a great place to eat if you are looking for a happy hour or late night eats. It is a bit pricey, but that's Seattle for ya. I think the staff is great and the location is perfect too. I'm looking forward to going back and trying this place out again.

    (3)

  • Seattle B.

    Ahhh the Palace Kitchen...my other favorite place in Seattle. The food the drinks the atmosphere...it's all top notch. We sat at the bar (the best place to sit in my opinion) let those other people just kill time there while they wait for their tables (this place only takes reservations for 6 or more) but if you can find a seat just sit down and eat and drink. Proscuttio and Sardines to start. The proscuttio was delicious and simple served with figs and mustard, perfect. Sardines aren't always my thing, to oily and strong usually, but these were just right. A nice simple green salad with lemon and garlic oil, perfect palate cleanser. Then onto a wonderful steak served with jojos fried in duck fat. Does it get any better? We also had the plin, pork filled fresh pasta nuggets cooked with a stick of butter. All good. The drinks and wine were perfect as always. It's loud, fun and busy. Just the way a late night restaurant should be.

    (5)

  • Melissa H.

    The Palace Kitchen burger used to be number one on my burger list, it has only recently been replaced by the secret Lazlo/Foreign Cinema burger. PK burger really is a triumph though. I mean the Lazlo burger is like in Zoolander when Hansel pulls his underwear out of his pants during the walk off, it is a freak burger. It's like fairies made that burger out of magic. Palace is still one of my favorite places though, consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, late hours and usually good service. Also this restaurant houses my favorite painting of all time, make sure you check it out.

    (5)

  • Patrick K.

    A real gem. The ox tail is prepared in a slow roasted braise of 2 1/2 hours and is to die for. Order a bottle of wine and the staff will serve it in a carafe. Service is outstanding, food is fresh and vibrant. They bake their own bread next door and feature a wood burning grill. We will be back!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    Great selection of local beer and quality wine. Buzzing crowd, seems popular as an afterwork meeting spot. You can't reserve a table unless you are a party of six or more, nevertheless we only had a short wait at the bar before being seated. Back of the restaurant is dark and bustling with the open kitchen taking centre stage as the crew prepare meals. The front is brighter but has less atomsphere. We started with the Goat cheese & lavender fondue which was delicious along with the olive poppers which were, erm, unusual but tasty. The burger seems to be the signature dish but we plumped for the roasted pork ravioli which was pretty good. I would eat here again, good place for a group outing. Look out for the 4 foot high ceramic chicken!

    (3)

  • Robyn H.

    Looking for late night dining after seeing the last movie at the Cinerama? The Palace is the place to saunter over to. Tasty appetizers, bodacious burgers, more wine choices than you have time for and yes, the awesome coconut pie for dessert. The Palace is the most relaxed of the Tom Douglas Trio (plus one) of restaurants and the least expensive (although it still costs more than the popcorn at the theater.) Lots of twenty and thirty-somethings hang out at the U-shaped bar and snack on the peanuts while the slightly older crowd disappears by 10:30 pm to hurry home to the kids. While you're waiting for the food to arrive, amuse yourself and challange your friends by finding the visual jokes in the wall-length mural on the right side of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Kenya C.

    I've eaten at The Palace a handful of times and I'm torn- the food is great, the atmosphere not so much. My issue with eating here is that it's just not fun, relaxing, sexy or anything else a higher end restaurant should be (in my opinion.) The way the room is made, it's ALWAYS loud and always feels crowded. And not in a fun way either, I don't usually hear music. I also don't think it attracts a very interesting crowd. Usually, a pretty stiff, boring crowd (more yuppie than hip.) I'd say if you are over 40, this is a good date spot for you. If you are in your 30s, definitely go somewhere else. I'd rather go on a date at Tango or even Betty. On to the food. Everything I've eaten here has always been excellent. For a starter I like to get the goat cheese and lavender fondue with grilled bread and apples. For dinner I normally get whatever chicken dish is being served as it's always prepared to perfection. After a glance at the new seasonal menu, I'm tempted to stop in for the pumpkin cheddar bread pudding, which looks amazing. The cocktails are pretty smashing here. Desserts are also stellar. So how do I rate this place? I so hate the loud and crowded feeling of this restaurant, but the food is consistently flawless. I'm going to have to take 2 points away for atmosphere and give the overall experience a 3.

    (3)

  • Wesh W.

    The coconut cream pie is unbelievable. it requires nothing. It cannot be improved upon. With a cup of coffee, a slice of this pie immediately transports the diner to Nirvana. I call this dessert "The Pie of Forgetfulness," because it will make you forget all other pies. At friggin' $9/slice, it damned well better!

    (5)

  • Laurel B.

    It's open late, and the burger was decent, as was the tomato salad with watermelon, mint, and feta. And the wine list was terrific: all very Pacific Northwest. But the king salmon was awful (not fresh), and I'd say that generally, given other late-night options, it was a disappointment.

    (2)

  • aditya s.

    This is my home away from home. I always feel special here, and I love the food, the drinks, the environment, and the staff. The open kitchen is beautiful, and anything that comes off of their applewood burning grill is amazing. In Seattle I think Tom Douglas makes the best Salmon in town. I ran into him one evening and I found myself speachless.. almost like confronting my guru... I was awestruck. he is my food god. Check my profile, last meal: here at Palace Kitchen. I have had so many good times here its insane. Its wonderful if you're visiting Seattle to sit at the bar and watch the monorail fly past. What a perfect place!!! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who works for Tom. Seriously. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Paul G.

    I really like this place - i think its great that change doesnt happen often here. They have a lot of classics on the menu and there is no reason to do away with them. Go for the chicken wings, burger, and coconut cream piece. A lot of the food here seems to be like "grown up" junk food - no shame in eating it.

    (4)

  • Lenore N.

    Delicious corn chowder...a clear broth, so flavorful. Divine.

    (4)

  • Tony B.

    What a fantastic restaurant! From what I have heard Tom Douglas is quite the man about town in the restaurant world of Seattle...We dined with our family and their friends and was it ever worth trying to find a parking spot! The food was sensational and spot on...We ordered some Penn Cove oysters and they were amazing...serve with a spiced ice! My wife had the halibut, which was butter soft, while I had the whole trout...The trout was grilled perfectly...My brother opted for the classic burger served medium rare and it was a hit as well.... The service was great, the drinks were well done ( I got the perfect gin & tonic ) and the night was a success because of this killer meal!

    (5)

  • Sherry C.

    My first experience with the Tom Douglas restaurants was here... chicken, sea salt, cherries. It was amazing. Fresh, local and the perfect combination of favors.

    (4)

  • kami k.

    The Palace Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Tom Douglas is a genius and his restaurants never disappoint!! I would recommend ordering the apple wood grilled chicken, it comes with the most amazing mashed potatoes. Order a cocktail and wait at the super cool bar for your table it's small but you can usually squeeze in somewhere. If you love cocktails, try the pink drink or order the sour cherry fizz with vodka- DELISH. The wine list is excellent as well. Another fun fact about this place, they do not accept reservations! I love it...for people like me who live in the moment and can't get into any decent restaurants on a Friday night because they're all booked can just waltz in and get on the list. I usually eat later, like around 9, and have never had to wait longer than 20min for a table. GO and ENJOY!!!

    (5)

  • Gail A.

    The Palace Kitchen is what I wish all restaurants were like - darn good food with warm, friendly and very professional staff. This is the place I take out of town visitors, but also where I go after for work drinks and appetizers. I celebrate special occasions with friends, or when my refrigerator is empty. Any excuse to go is good for me. I am slightly obsessed with the Olive Poppers - olives wrapped in cheddar dough and baked until it has a yummy golden crust. They are served with the perfect herbed sour cream dipping sauce. It took me a few months to order the Washington chicken from the Apple Wood Grill (one of the few items that is always on the menu), but after salivating over the smell of the chickens slowly roasting behind the bar, I finally went for it. It was fantastic - every bite was savored. Hands down the best chicken I have ever had. For smaller appetites, you can order the chicken wings off the appetizer menu; I found myself practically licking the plate so as to not waste any of the coriander sauce. A few of my other favorites: Goat cheese and lavender fondue, the cheese plate (try all five!), the burger royale, and the pistacio nuts at the bar. I also appreciate the reasonably priced wine list - everything on it is good, but won't empty your wallet.

    (5)

  • Jennilee B.

    I know I'm going to get a lot of BOOS and WTFs for this review, and I must admit it must've been what I ordered, because I'm never disappointed with any of Tom Douglas's restaurants. The appetizers were fine- the goat cheese and lavender fondue was good as well as the brandade with fried bread. I must've been totally carbed out by the time our entrees came because I couldn't take in more than 1 croquette, okay maybe it was 2. Couldn't tell, the sangria was getting to me, THAT on top of the fact that the croquettes were hard as rocks, (aren't croquettes supposed to be slightly crunchy but soft?) We didn't stay for dessert, but I was very very tempted to order the triple coconut creme pie- I heard it's heaven. I might try this place out again, definitely maybe.

    (3)

  • David W.

    The pork was f-ing unbelievable. Very reasonably priced meal. Great open atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Jasmine R.

    I always go here at random, but always have a good time when I do. The last time I went here the food, drinks, and company (r.i.p.) was memorable. I love an extra dry martini more than a person should, and when it's done right, well, I'm smiling like there's no tomorrow. The food was very fulfilling, and our waiter was sassy and sharp (just the way I like it). Palace makes me happy....

    (4)

  • Thadd L.

    Nerves were pretty much on fire when I was here... I was in town for the weekend to meet the parents of my lovely GF for the first time. I was barely prepared as I on;y managed to suck down 4 drinks before we got to the house but I think I did ok. I was in a bit of delusion while on the way to the restaurant as I was doing my best to make sure I was at the height of comedy for her older brother who was eating with us... As an older brother myself, I know that we are a hard bunch to impress... I mean... our job is to make sure that no one lays a finger on our sisters and here is a dude that is likely laying WAY more than a hand on her and you have to shake that hand? Damn. tough one! Anyway, this restaurant was great. The food was all tasty... except the onion soup that was made with vegetable stock? What the hell?! Melissa, my GF, is right. The burger slays MCs like they are going out of style... however they don't get whimsical like the secret burger at Lazalo. I love burgers... maybe I can have on for lunch tomorrow? Damn, I am a pig.

    (4)

  • Damien H.

    I went here on a first date. The date was horrible, so hopefully that isn't coloring my view of the place. I had the a Applewood chicken which was blah, pretty flavorless. Everything else was fabulous though. The dining room was fun to be sitting in, with a great view of passers by. A vibrant bar, and the service...amazing. Our server was so great that it made my date uncomfortable! Love it.

    (4)

  • Hodi P.

    The Palace Kitchen was overall a wonderful dining experience. I would highly recommend anything cooked in the applewood oven. The chicken was so juicy and tender it practically fell off of the bone. If you're a KEXP member you can start you meal with a complimentary goat cheese fondue appetizer. The staff was attentive and nice and made sure that we knew how much time we had to get out the door to make our show at the Paramount. Delicious! As with most Tom Douglas joints they only take reservations for groups of 6+.

    (4)

  • Maria C.

    I've got two words that make the Palace Kitchen worth dining in. Olive. Poppers. That's it. The roasted chicken was very good and I could have eaten a gallon of the mashed potatoes. Parts of the duck were ok, but most of it was rare, and not the good kind of melt in your mouth rare, but the tough kind of rare that makes you chew each bite about a hundred times while letting your end of the conversation lag. At least I could wash it down with a drink composed of raspberry and vanilla Stoli and cranberry and pineapple juices. Sweet! But not too sweet. The chocolate dessert thingie was over the top gooey and rich, but I ate it all so I could write a fair review. We sat in the window and looked out over the empty Sunday night streets, enjoying our friendly server and an ambience that just screams "Seattle" for some reason I couldn't quite put my finger on. The place is dim and woody. Maybe that's it. Just me and my sister, enjoying a night away from our kids, trying really hard not to revert to childhood ourselves when we realized there are only 5 deep fried bits of olive goodness in an olive popper appetizer. She cut the last one in half and we beamed at each other in pride over not descending into tantrums over who would get the last one (I'm oldest, it should have been me).

    (4)

  • Alisa B.

    Oh Palace, you have never let me down. Regardless of how my days going or the mood I'm in, when I walk in your door all that melts away and all I can think of is one fabulous word... food. My BF and I revisited Palace for the umpteenth time this last weekend (it has become a haunt since I work nearby) and were not disapointed. The service was not quite as top notch as usual, server seemed a touch out of it but certainly had no problem getting our orders right so no major complaints. It was, as usual loud, so i had to lean close to my man to hear his comments bout the next table overs meal. We had the abalone mushroom and leek bread pudding which was tasty but i couldn't find the advertised hedgehog mushrooms though I could taste them, the seared rare albacore tuna which was served with beets which I ADORED (and I hate beets!), and the wood grilled beef tongue which was reallly good but sadly the wood grilling totally removed the unique flavor that is tongue and simply left it with a sort of short rib flavor... still dam good. The presentations were simple overall and clean and oh that bread they brought to my table made me smile : ) I really do like this place as being a go to restaurant when your hungry for comfort food, nice comfort food that is, without being over the top expensive or ostentacious in any way.

    (4)

  • Aram M.

    I've been at the Palace a few times now, always trying something new. Food is good and the service is always great. Last time I ordered a lamb steak. What upset me a little bit is the fact that meat comes pre-roasted. How do I know that? The waitress told me. I asked for a rare steak and she said it will take 30 minutes longer to cook. I, of course, asked how come rare takes longer than medium rare? She said that they have to thaw meet for rear and for medium rare it is pre-roasted and they just warming up a little bit. That kind of sucked to find out how they cook meat there. I guess it is not bad for the value (around $25). I think because of the volume they have to do it this way. Wine per bottle is usually $20+ more than you buy in store. I guess it is a charge for convenience. Makes sense. I would recommend this place but can't say it is best in town. Hence, 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Mike T.

    They were out of all but one of their special "Oktoberfest" beers... this saddened me. But the waiter was nice about it. Service was quick and friendly (even at 11:30 at nite). Food was well priced and very tasty. My sis had the burger and fries and I the late-nite breakfast (eggs, biscuts and sausage gravey). Not sure about the drink prices, as the bill came after two pints and a huckleberry margarita. They serve dinner till 1AM, good for me since I don't get out of work till 11PM. Seemed like a good place for drinks too, large u-shaped bar area.

    (4)

  • Alison W.

    Tom Douglas never disappoints! I went here for dinner tonight (for my first anniversary!) and everything was perfect--food, drinks, and service alike. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jub N.

    Best chicken dish I ever had in the US. I don't like chicken that much in general, but this is fabulous. The skin was crispy. The meat was super tender. The kumquat and the vegetable on the side enhanced the flavor of the chicken. The cheese fondue appetizer was also great.

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    I've only been to Seattle a couple of times, but this last time I decided to check out the Palace Kitchen because it was so close to my Hotel. The food was great and the service was definitely right on the ball. The goat cheese fondue warmed me up after being caught with a sleeveless shirt in some cold and rainy weather. The burger was pretty awesome and I'm not one for burgers, apparently next time I need to get the pie for dessert. All in all I loved the great food, prompt service and being kept warm while sleeveless in Seattle.

    (4)

  • jack g.

    I had forgotten how great this place is until I went a few nights ago after seeing a movie at the Cinerama. The layout is fabulous. The huge bar in the center with the open kitchen behind.... perfect. The service is always exceptional and the food is amazing. The next out of town guest I have, I will defintely take them here.

    (5)

  • Laura P.

    This is one of the best places around for late-night food. Their cheese selection is always a winner, and try the olive poppers sometime! They serve breakfast till late and an amazing burger! Aside from the food the look of the place is great, a beautiful bar in front of a fully exposed industrial kitchen full of jump-suit wearing cooks. When I try to go to dinner before a movie, I never make the movie, so I love going to Cinerama across the street and then heading to Palace late.

    (4)

  • Lisa B.

    Someone once told me this was their favorite restaurant. Well that's all I needed to hear to get my you know what down there. I think they may have been the worst restaurant experience I have ever had, besides my food poisoning experience. I went with a large group so I was able to try a little bit of a lot. Nothing on the menu looked good and needless to say, I didn't like what I ordered or anything else I tried. Won't be going back. You can't convice me people!

    (1)

  • Heather C.

    Perfect spot for a pre-movie drink or bite...the Goat Cheese Lavender Fondue is amazing. We dream of it.

    (4)

  • Emily Y.

    Went here for the seattle restaurant week. Had a really good meal. All the food was thoughtfully prepared and tasted great. I will definitely eat here again.

    (4)

  • A Q.

    5 stars for happy hour based on one visit. Have never been for dinner or late-night. We sat at the bar at the seats closest to the kitchen. Very much enjoyed watching the cooks do their thing, and seeing high volumes of food (as it comes in) turned into the small plates we were eating. Somewhat offbeat but tasty beer selection. AR really, really enjoyed the Hale's Cream Ale. We ordered one of three of the four small plates (skipping the pork belly). I'm hardly a foodie and don't get out much, but thought they were great. Unlike most small plates, which annoy me by being not much food for $7-$8, these were just right at $3-$4. After sharing three small plates, we weren't up for a full dinner, but got dessert. The maple ice cream was great, and i didn't mind paying $6-$7 for it after getting good deals all evening. Bartenders' service was prompt, efficient, with a touch of friendly. It was nice to feel the place get busier around us. I was impressed at how private each booth seemed. Haven't been to many Seattle happy hours, but the "Best happy hour in Seattle" claim works for me.

    (5)

  • chris m.

    High recomend - some of the best food I've had to seattle - I will continue to go back and work my way through their menu!

    (5)

  • Matt Z.

    A little pricey, but worth it! The place has a great feel to it, especially with it's location in the heart of Seattle. The food was excellent - drinks are OK. I recommend the hamburger with blue cheese and bacon. It will be the best burger you've ever tasted!

    (5)

  • Erika S.

    I like Tom Douglas restaurants - I love his cookbooks. Hadn't been back to the Palace in awhile and we had a wonderful dinner there this week. They have wine on tap which I thought was super cool and a nice wine list. Meal was tasty. Only thing lacking was dessert I thought - maybe too minimalist for me!

    (4)

  • Tyrone D.

    I had an exceptional dinner! Totally recommend the rotisserie chicken for a main course!

    (5)

  • Shirley Y.

    In my books, the food at Palace Kitchen is better than Etta's, but not as good as Dahlia's. The menu is fairly small, service is slow, but the saving grace of Palace are their late hours.

    (3)

  • Clare S.

    My favorite restaurant in Seattle. Fun bar and the best food. Roasted chickens, trout and burgers are hard to beat. They dont take reservations so plan ahead for a wait on busy nights.

    (5)

  • Tracy T.

    This place was fantastic! Not to mention the great service. The fondue was yummy and enough to feed 4 people. We arrived without a reservation on Valentine's Day, went to the bar and had a drink, and 25 minutes later we were seated. Everyone in my party that got food was very impressed. All food had been cooked over a food grill and it was tasty. This is the second time I have been here and I enjoyed it just as much. Had a romantic and dim lighting ambiance. Loved it! Thank you Palace Kitchen.

    (4)

  • Carla S.

    Went there our first night in Seattle. Food was amazing, Eric and the kids tried and liked the pig ear appetizer (I couldn't get past what it was). Kept back one star simply because we don't like restaurants being that dark -- food was 5 stars, but the dark interior was distracting ... personal preference there.

    (4)

  • joe v.

    I have always seen "Idaho Trout" on menus and rolled past it like it wasn't even there. One, Idaho doesn't excite me......two, I've caught many trout and it's not that hard. To a simple palate, it wasn't anything that ever stuck out.......until I had it here. Order it, you won't be disappointed, not to mention having the lovely lady fillet it at the table........The flavors were perfect! You'd think maybe a glass of white? Nope, cool night........thought I'd go with elderflower and gin (makeshift lychee martini, great recommendation) I'm going back!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    The most impressive thing was that I could have a conversation with my friend without raising voices or saying "what?" all the time despite the fact that we went on a busy evening and the bar was crowded. Not a fan of the no reservation policy. Also (here's where they lost the star) my friend got a peanut, toffee, chocolate bar. It was a small chunk of a chocolate bar with some peanuts and toffee smashed on top. Lame. Here's my food ratings: Bread (4*) with Baslmic (4*) and Olive Oil (3*) Hendrick's Martini: 3.5* (not cold enough) Beefeater Martini: 4* Wine (I forgot what kind): 5* Rotisserie Chicken Wings: 5* Squash Fritters: 4* (too sweet) celery ravioli and beef shank: 5* Burger: 4* Peanut Toffee Chocolate Bar: 1* Best Creme Carmel Ever :-): 5*

    (4)

  • Chet F.

    What a delightful treat. There was not one aspect of the entire menu that I was not completely thrilled about. Starting with the Provista(sp) olive oil served with the Dahlia bakery house loaf all the way through the meal and into the fine local brews and sweet Dahlia bakery treats. We both had cravings for a stellar burger and heard Palace kitchen does it well. I can say neither of us were disappointed. Local grown beef (from Oregon) cooked perfectly with a slight char on the outside and a warm med rare pinkness is the center. My personal choice was toppings of bleu cheese, bacon and heirloom tomatoes. The shoestring fries on the side had a great crispness to them that would please any fry connoisseur. My wife being the dessert addict she is, we had to have a piece of coconut cream pie (served with a couple slices of peach), and boy am I glad we did. The pie had both of us floating out of our seats! Was truly pleased with our entire experience. The staff was attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable. Cheers to Tom Douglas and your hard working teams! Much thanks.

    (4)

  • Cameron M.

    Tommy Douglas knows how to make a restaurant. Went here for drinks and happy hour one late night. Food was super duper tasty, and they make some good drinks. Staff is very polite as well. Would tell everyone to go and try this place at least once!!

    (5)

  • Haley B.

    Great black cod, but the Ahi appetizer was whatever. The atmosphere could use some work too. But, overall it was a good experience.

    (3)

  • Leslie A.

    This was my first trip to Seattle since childhood and I must admit I was impressed with the cuisine at this restaurant. I give extra points for the fondue (yum!) and the buffalo wings which had an awesome combination of two spicy sauces. They did have a fancy drink menu (not for people who bitch about prices on fufu drinks) and the Kobe beef burger was, pretty much, to-die-for. Full on appetizers and big burger, my belly still made room for fries. The true test to good food testing.

    (4)

  • Felipe L.

    Great place, packed with very good ambient and good service. Food was very good quality, protein quality was great and presented things with a lot of quality. Price was very good too. Must try.

    (5)

  • Ross Andrew T.

    Terrific atmosphere, fantastic wine list, excellent food. Our meal started off with a bottle of wine followed by bread served with high end olive oil and vinegar. My enormous garlic crouton and romaine lettuce salad was terrific and set the mood for the trout that I ordered afterwards. The waitress was great too. She recommended the wine and filleted the fish for me table-side (I've never been good at that). Will definitely return again.

    (4)

  • DeVona L.

    My favorite place. Literally, I walk from home to eat there food and drinks fine drinks. They have always given me the best service and a joke or two. I just made myself hungry writing this review. Go, be treated well. They also don' have a high turnover of staff, which says a lot.

    (5)

  • Kyle L.

    Of the Tom Douglas mini-empire, I think this is the best of the bunch I have been to. Still meaning to try that pizza place... I recommend going early with a buddy and sitting at the bar. They have a never ending bowl of pistachio nuts, and a pretty decent beer selection. I have the burger on numerous occasions, and as far as I have seen, it is the best burger in Seattle. Also recommended is the cheese plate and lentil soup. I'm pretty sure there is something for everyone on their menu, though.

    (4)

  • Hans G.

    I might love this place if I was a carnivore, but there's hardly a thing for me to eat as a pescetarian. Still, good cheese, desserts, and service.

    (3)

  • Rose S.

    I love their shirley temple, made with house-made grenadine! Sooo good. Also sooo good: plin. Little tiny pork filled ravioli type things in a buttery sauce. Incredibly tasty and satisfying. All the Tom Douglas restaurants have amazing food, but thanks to the friendly servers here, Palace Kitchen is my favorite!

    (5)

  • A B.

    Other than undercooking my burger, which was nevertheless awesome, Palace Kitchen would seem to do no wrong. Wait staff is busy, so sometimes a bit slow, but you never feel ignored. It's clear that they are happy to work here and I don't blame them. Eating at the bar is a treat because you can watch the busy kitchen. Don't forget the coconut cream pie.

    (4)

  • Erin V.

    An open kitchen with chefs in mechanic-style overalls. An eclectic mix of clientele (pink mohawk chick at the bar, crepe-soled retired couple near the window, guys in suits, tourists, and Sex-In-The-City chicks - all having a good time). A great menu with an interesting mix of creative fusion and comfort food. What more could one ask? Our server was busy but friendly and competent, and I had a second drink in hand before I had sucked the ice cubes dry on my first. Though others have complained about the pricing of Palace Kitchen, I found it to be on par for other restaurants of the same sort, and, if you're in the mood for drinks and snacks, it is pretty reasonable. The appetizers here are really special. The grilled sea scallops with peaches and a hint of truffle butter were sent straight from heaven. The plin (tiny home made pasta filled with pork and chard) were spectacular - I could have eaten a swimming pool full of them. The mussels were fresh, daintily seasoned, and lovely. The only clunkers were the olive poppers - benign, deep-fried tidbits better suited to a national chain featuring whimsical tchotchkes on the walls and servers with "flair". Don't miss the coconut cream pie - it is far lighter than it appears, and is a great update of a cozy classic.

    (4)

  • Jav V.

    Super good food. The chicken is amazing. The goat cheese fondue is too. Don't let the gigantic crouton lure you in though. It's not that great.

    (4)

  • Hannah A.

    My husband and I love this place. The food is always excellent and we ate there last night. The wait staff is always really available and the menu changes often enough that I can count on finding something new to try every time we go.

    (4)

  • Monica C.

    We went here after a long flight from Philadelphia. The place was quick and the food was great. Tasted fresh and local. The ravioli was tremendous.

    (4)

  • Mark T.

    Great place for a bite particularly late night. The plim and coconut cream pie were two big highlights

    (4)

  • Jacqueline E.

    The food is pretty amazing but the prices are just way too much. I mean 14 dollar burger? What was it a whole f'ing cow?

    (3)

  • Dest S.

    I've never been here for dinner, but it's one of my favorite places to go for some late night dessert. The coconut cream pie is fab and the butterscotch pudding with beignets is bomb.de .lic.ious. It's a classy place, good for a date.

    (4)

  • Andrew C.

    The Palace Kitchen has great gourmet food made from ingredients produced by local sources. The White Salad was fantastic, with shredded apples and cheddar cheese. The Palace Burger Royale was also tasty, with green tomatoes which give it a tangy bite and firm texture. The fries that it comes with were a little greasy though. The highlight for me - the banana bread pudding with chocolate chips. It was baked and served in a hot bowl, finished with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. The bread on the top layer was crispy and the banana just melts in your mouth - highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Alexis A.

    I'm gonna chalk this up to me and old Tom Douglas don't have the same palate. Boring, bland and disappointing. I was excited to go see this huge beautiful bar I've read about in several place to find a small, ugly, ushaped bar. The lighting was dismal and there just wasn't anything exciting - it was just a bar - not beautiful wood carving, shaped copper, dancing neekid ladies - just a dimly light bar. Ordered a cocktail and some deviled eggs. I'd been jonesin for these eggs since I read their menu two days ago. BORING. Over dilled, no salt and the pancetta was just little balls the size of dippin dots - which gave the illusion of texture without adding any taste to the dish. So disappointing I only ate 1/2 the dish leaving one and 1/2 eggs behind. Still hungry I ordered some blue cheese and something else. Oh jeez, I can't even remember what else it was - that was how memorable this meal was. Dang, seriously I can't remember.

    (1)

  • Tara B.

    Ehh. Went last night, and the service was just ok, he was nice, and paced the meal nicely, but drinks were empty for a while, new ones were slow in being both offered, and delivered. We also sat for quite a while,after our first round of drinks came, ready to order apps, with no attention, while the couple next to us, whom was seated after us, got their apps.

    (3)

  • Michael N.

    The best of the Tom Douglas restaurants. I think I've eaten here more than any other restaurant in Seattle. The burger is pretty good, but I also like the goat cheese fondue -- both of which have been on the menu forever. I always come in when Copper River salmon is in season and usually chase things down with his pretty damn good coconut cream pie. The best feature of this place is that it's open until 2 AM nightly so if you want late night in Seattle and don't want Chinese food, this is the best place to go.

    (4)

  • Greg A.

    Home of the best burger in Seattle, probably the best one that you're ever going to have. It's a couple blocks behind the Westin and is set as a late night eatery. Excellent food, good beer list, great place to check out.

    (4)

  • Bailey B.

    Had the pleasure of going to Palace Kitchen for the first time last night. We shared the pork cheeks appetizer with creamy grits and morel mushrooms. For dinner, my date got the trout and we watched in amazement as the waiter fileted it for us at the table (highly recommended you let them do it FOR you, rather than struggling yourself). He seemed to really enjoy the dish. I opted for routisserie chicken with rhubard marmalade (primarily for the rhubarb component). As far as that goes, I wasn't blown away, but I think it's hard to mess up routisserie chicken. It was good, but I'm not sure routisserie chicken can be great. We each got a dessert, me the chocolate ovaltine panna cotta and my date the coconut cream pie. The panna cota was very interesting and quite tasty, but he won the dessert game. Everyone raves about the coconut cream pie for a reason. It is the perfect level of sweetness, and the white chocolate is a great addition. Overall, it was a lovely experience. I'll be heading back for a 2nd trip to try the burger!

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Really, this is 4.5 stars. I'm DEFINITELY a fan, but it's just shy of the best ever. Long story short = you should eat here! I wasn't sure whether we would hit up Palace Kitchen while in Seattle. Actually, I wasn't sure we'd visit any of TD's places, as I'd heard he was focusing mostly these days on expanding his empire rather than the quality of each location. However, we decided to pop in for a light dinner, and WOW am I glad we did. No reservation on a Sunday night, we only ended up waiting about 15 minutes for a table for two. I love that they have some extra seating in the bar area that aren't bar seats (they're little stools and side bar areas), AND that they have plentiful pistachios for you to nosh while you wait. The cocktails were good, too! We were seated at a booth, which was lovely. I didn't find the restaurant too noisy, but did love the atmosphere and open kitchen. We decided to having a sharing dinner, so we got the cheese plate, the beet salad, and the carrot ravioli to share. There were 5 cheeses, but somehow we got 6! Bonus cheese!! They were all fantastically delicious, and were portioned amply. The beet salad blew my mind. Not only did they split it onto two plates for us, but the portion we each got individually was what we were expecting to be sharing! The flavors were inventive, and outstanding. My mouth is watering right now just remembering... The carrot ravioli wasn't exactly what we were expecting - if memory serves, we GOT ravioli with a bit of carrot filling, we were actually expecting orange pasta - carrot pasta. We wanted more carrot flavor - it seemed more like a component to the dish rather than the main element. However, it was indeed delicious, and we again received two separate dishes with plenty of food on each. Our server was super friendly and pleasant, but I swear to god she took bong rips before going to work. Either that, or someone doing a documentary on hippie dippy folks should find her stat. Super super sweet, and a good server, but weeeeeeird. I was glad we ended up here, and my boyfriend said to me that if we had the opportunity this was the kind of place he'd want to come back to multiple times to try different menu items. Always a sign of a good place!

    (4)

  • Alyssa K.

    I came here several times over the course of business trip, because the food, service and atmosphere was excellent and there was so much on the menu I wanted to try. Everything I ordered was delicious, but the pork salad was over the top yummy. Happy hour is a terrific value, get to the bar early-ish to get a seat at the bar. The coconut cream pie was all it's cracked up to be. But the Pig salad is over the top - check out my photos. :) from the menu: pig salad~roasted shoulder, belly fat vinaigrette, crispy pig ears, lomo, blood sausage, capers

    (4)

  • Arianna N.

    I love this place! Amazing burger and fries! The Moscow mule is delicious and so refreshing!! The wait staff has always been very friendly and super accommodating. My friend has ordered the curry and it was really good! The naan they served with it was so good I want more! This is my new go to for a late night bite n drink. Oh! And they have the best pecan pie ever!!! The crust is one of the best crusts I've ever had!! I wish I could make a crust that good.

    (4)

  • Rachel F.

    One of my favorites. I especially love the Lavender and Goat Cheese Fondue, and the cheese plates are always an interesting variety.

    (4)

  • Michimi S.

    Food: The appetizer servings run a bit small but it's high quality food. Each plate was a work of art. The Rotisserie Chicken is bomb, it was so juicy, fatty and flavorful it reminded me of roasted duck. The texture of the Potato Soup was nothing I have experience before. I loved it. The Foie Gras made my boyfriend discover a new found love. The way he savored it made me a little uneasy. The Fritters are basically falafel, which is not what I was expecting. I wasn't too happy about that, but then again I don't know what I was expecting. The Tagliatelle is impressive for an all veggie pasta. Service: Service was great, they take the time to switch out all your plates and whatnot. Everything was as expected, not too much to say. Ambience: Instagram whores beware: darkness of the rooms make taking pictures impossible. BUT it sets a great mood for socializing, which is what you really want. Unfortunately the place can get really noisy so you do have to yell a little bit to talk to your dinner mates. It's casual and lively.

    (5)

  • The Gizmo G.

    There must be a shortage of salt in Seattle. $23 bucks for a crepe with zero flavor. On a positive note, there wasn't a line...

    (2)

  • Matt H.

    Rose was our server and she really treated us exceptionally well. She knew very intimate details on the menu and made accurate and pin pointed intuitive suggestions that turned into an amazing experience. A real gem. Farm to table veggies and a rotating seasonal menu.

    (4)

  • Sin-Yaw W.

    Why didn't I come here before! Oh, because someone told me it has the best burger and, although I love burgers, I have a very strict quota on how many I can eat. This place opens at 4:30pm and the first wave of customers are for the happy hours. The bar will be quickly filled with people drinking and eating cheeses, supposed to be their "hand crafted" ones. We arrived at 5:10pm and proceeded to the dinner area. We ordered steam clams, chicken wings, olive popper, roasted beets, and salmon. The dessert ended with chocolate ice cream and apple sorbet. Every one of them was delicious. The waitress gave us warm wet towels after chicken wings. Drinks and water were quickly filled. Dishes cleared away quickly. And they split the entree, Salmon, for us. It was a pleasant and fulfilling. The clams must be the high-light of the evening. They were fat and juicy and aromatic and done just right. In fact, everything was done just right.

    (5)

  • Liza Faye T.

    Coconut Cream Pie. Tangerine Float. Was the perfect birthday treat!! :)

    (4)

  • Ivan Z.

    Food is flavorless, oversalted, and overpriced. It tastes like something I'd expect Lufthansa to serve to coach passengers at 30,000 feet between Seattle and Frankfurt. (Looking at you, spring lamb shoulder with fresh pasta). The purportedly famous burger is no different from any other burger available in any other major US population center. I could have closed my eyes and convinced myself I was eating it in a Detroit sports bar. Decent service. Nice atmosphere. But this Palace Kitchen is spendy. The food at Belltown Pub puts this to shame for less money.

    (2)

  • Pam U.

    I love this place. Not because it's Tom Douglas or the fact it was featured in Top Chef: Seattle, OR they have pistachios at the bar...okay maybe for the pistachios...but really can you really only eat just one? Their menu is great it's always changing one of the things I love about this place. But I'm a happy hour kind of gal, my favorite HH item? FRIED PIG EAR. Before you click next on this review, if you have never tried pig ear then I recommend this. Pig ears have a texture that if its not cooked or fried all the way it can get chewy, greasy and you feel like you were eating a rubber tire. Palace Kitchen does an amazing job of removing all of that, plus for under $10 bucks, the plate can easily feed two people. The ears are thin enough that its like eating thin cut fries (well, almost), they come out hot seasoned with I believe its either agave or honey (but not too sticky), and served with a lime wedge. So addicting I hope and pray to the food gods these stay on the menu.

    (5)

  • Patricia Q.

    Palace Kitchen has a special place in my heart. I went here for dinner with my brother during a short visit to Seattle and it was the perfect Seattle dining experience. For any San Franciscans reading this, Palace Kitchen had the same kind of vibe as Nopa, minus somewhat slow service. We sat at the bar, and had some drinks. It was two weeks ago, but I am still craving the moscow mules they serve here. They're delicious and they are served in copper mugs. Love it. The food was solid. We shared a burger and a fish dish (that I've forgotten much about). Our server/the bartender was very attentive and friendly. If I ever make it back to Emerald city, I'd love to come back to Palace Kitchen.

    (5)

  • Christina P.

    SERIOUSLY THE BEST FRIES!!!! I don't know what they do with them but I couldn't believe how tasty they were. The rotisserie chicken is also a good pick. I wasn't expecting the chicken to be so great but it was juicy and had great flavor!

    (5)

  • Danielle M.

    I poped in here on accident to have a drink and an appitizer and was pleasantly suprised! Id been here years ago and dont know why I waited so long to come back. It had a super cool atmosphere(see my photo) and friendly staff. I had a time limit and they got my beet salad out in minutes! Outstanding:-) It was delicious, and Im excited about coming in for a full meal soon...

    (5)

  • jason d.

    I've always liked going to Palace Kitchen, but I broke my Palace Kitchen rule tonight. I had a free GC so I went wild with take out so we could all eat at my house. My rule is. Palace is a great place to have cocktails/wine but you can only order the burger or lavender/goat cheese fondue for food. Other than that, the food is crap. The staff is always fantastic and I love the dimly lit atmosphere. But don't be fooled by what sounds good on the menu. You will be disappointed unless it's the burger or fondue. The food I got tonight was a disaster. Should have got 5 burgers and 5 fondue. Will always come back though for the staff, atmosphere and cocktails.

    (3)

  • Shane L.

    I really enjoyed the atmosphere at the Palace Kitchen. The music was well-selected to create a feeling of classy energy. The candlelit tables may seem dark to some, but at 8:00, candles were exactly what I was in the mood for. I was impressed with the service, and the wait time was non-existent on this late Tuesday evening. My waitress seemed relaxed and professional - not rushed and stressed out. High marks for service. I visited Yelp before my dinner, and had settled on the rotisserie chicken as my entree because of the high marks from reviewers. I was presented with a leg/thigh and breast over mashed potatoes and greens, garnished with a cranberry preserve. The chicken looked great. My first word of advice is to eat the greens while they are hot. Although they were perfectly cooked, the amount if enjoyment you will get from them is inversely proportional to the time you let them sit on your plate, with total lack of enjoyment occurring in about 15 minutes. I was surprised at the somewhat runny texture of the mashed potatoes. They were served with some au jus, but it was not mixed into the potatoes. I prefer mashed potatoes with a dense texture and creamy flavor. Since it is not hard to create mashed potatoes that suit my preference, I am convinced that they created this mess on purpose. The taste was okay, but i give credit to the au jus for the flavor. The chicken was nothing to write home (or Yelp) about, but I'll give it a go anyway. I should point out that rotisserie chicken is a crap shoot in general because it must be prepared hours ahead of time. This means that unlike a nice steak, you are certain to get something that has been hanging around the kitchen. The good news is that your food comes out lightning quick. The bad news is that your mileage may vary. The flavor of the chicken left something to be desired. Typically I rely on the skin for flavor with rotisserie chicken, but the skin was very difficult to tear into pieces that complimented my bites of meat - so i gave up. I was therefore left with the flavor of the marinade, which did not compliment the chicken well. I tried to work in the cranberry preserves, but found it too sweet. Finally, i settled on eating the bites of chicken with a bit of mashed potatoes an au jus on them, which was tasty - again thanks to the au jus. In addition, the breast was perfectly cooked at the large end, but quite dry at the other end. The leg/thigh portion was juicy enough, but i found it difficult to separate the meat from the bone. If my review were just about the chicken, this place would get two stars. However, the COCONUT CREAM PIE was amazing. In fact, it was the best coconut cream pie I have ever tasted. Particularly, this pie excelled where most coconut cream pie fails - the crust. If you are a over of coconut cream pie, you know what I'm talking about. You usually get a film on your tongue from the crappy afterthought crust. But I went right for a huge bite of crust, and was amazed to find no horrible film on my tongue or aftertaste. The coconut cream was light and fluffy feeling, but substantial enough to make you feel like you had enough by the time the pie was gone. Five stars for the coconut cream pie. I'll try this place again to give them a chance to redeem themselves with a meal that can be cooked to order. Either that or I'll just stop by for more pie.

    (3)

  • Philip T.

    We checked into our hotel late and were meeting a friend so this was the closest place open for dinner at 11:30pm on a Saturday night. I was surprised how packed it was. I wondered if people were just starting/ending their evening here or was this THE evening for them? Doesn't matter when the food and drinks are as good as they are. Most cocktails went for around $10 and they had special autumn cocktails including twists on sangria and gin & tonics. I also liked their selection of local area beers, none of which I was familiar with but the couple I had were very good at $6 a piece. The entrees ranged from $20-$30 but we opted for 3 appetizers to share instead. First thing we ordered was the pate which was terrific. Very livery flavor than even the usual pate and the pickles, dried fruit and mustard accompanied it really well. It would've helped to have more than just 6 slices of small bread for a fair amount of pate but just ask the waitress for more. Based on a lot of reviews like Ring K's, I went with the "fire roasted puget sound mussels" which were excellent as she said. They came out in a big pot filled with onion, white wine, lemon, chorizo and seasoning. The sauce was good but not the "I am going to soak up every last bit of it" but the mussels themselves were big and really juicy. Last but not least was the "plin", a piedmontese style ravioli filled with roast pork and chard. It was done in a cream sauce and the roast pork made them juicier than your average ravioli. I probably ate 2/3's of this dish and would've been fine just having this as an entree. Palace Kitchen is suitable for everyone from the single diner at the bar to dates and larger groups. The place is dimly lit and has a cool old city vibe to it. I would definitely come here again for a "regular time" dinner or late night.

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    This place is of the hook!!! The food is great and the vibe was just as good. Sat at the bar by myself and it was cool. Would have been even better if I was here with my wife or the boys. Check this place out if your in town. I'm from Los Angeles for business. Thanks bartender for recommending the steak.

    (5)

  • Cindy R.

    We keep it simple when we eat here-- come in early, always sit at bar, get a burger and/or chicken wings and coconut pie. Those are always excellent and hit the spot. Bar service is very competent. Rest of food on the menu is usually good but this is my go-to when I crave a burger and dessert.

    (4)

  • chelsea c.

    Our server was awesome - so helpful and laid back. And the food was amazing! Start with the mussels :)

    (4)

  • Mia P.

    I went hear with my family for dinner and we all left so incredibly happy :) the food was out of this world the lavender goat cheese fondue was my favorite appetizer. I had the summer squash and my mom had the corn crepe thing and it was incredible and so fresh. They totally know what they are doing with their flavors! Our waiter was really nice and helpful too.

    (5)

  • Donna T.

    The Palace Kitchen will be my go to resturant when ever I go to Seattle! The FOOD was FABLOUS! We had an assortment of Appetizers...Fried Pig Tails.....Yummy! Green Beans with Tomatoes,Mozzarella & Basil Mayo , Sliced Apple & Croutons with this creamy,smooth Cheese Fondu Dip! And these delectable small stuffed pasta with a dreamy sauce...so good! For my entree I ordered Whole Trout cooked on a Wood Plank.....it came with Purple Grits and Sautéed Baby Greens...the Sever de-boned the Trout @ the table....she had Mad Skills.....it was so Tasty....moist,seasoned to perfection! My other dinner mates had Steak,Lamb & Pasta Dish,A Huge Hamburger & Fries and Cornmeal Crepes......for Dessert we had a piece of Coconut Cream Pie,Lavender Blueberry Creme Brûlée & Raspberry Sherbet.....The Desserts were as Delicious as the other FOOD...O.K so I'm salivating just think about this Food Lovers Paradise! Not only do I love to eat,I'm also a Excellent Home Cook...it's hard to find a restaurant that I can enjoy.......Owners of The Palace Kitchen...what about a location in the Bay Area...I'll be a Fateful Customer! Oh yeah...Had a Refreshing Ginger Cocktail in a Little Brass Mug too! The Wine Drinkers in our group said it was excellent!

    (5)

  • Cassandra D.

    We had the happy accident of stumbling in here after a long day your Mt. Rainier National Park. We couldn't make up our minds so we ordered four starters. The cheese plate, olive poppers, padron peppers and black mussels. Cheese plate was spot on. Great variety, perfect mix of mild to strong accented with almond and strawberries. The poppers were just okay, nothing special. The peppers were so good, I wish I had ordered them twice. The black mussels were ridiculous!!! I must have said "those were soooooo good" about ten times after eating them. I am not a big seafood eater but those blew me away. We were in from out of town, but if I lived there I'd be eating there weekly just to eat those mussels. Our server was awesome and loved the unexpected music vibe. All in all a great experience.

    (5)

  • Jillian R.

    Can't speak to their food but service was awful. The first time I went there I had been at a bar with friends beforehand, we were ravenous and eager to try the Palace Kitchen out but the hostess was incredibly rude. We were asking some questions about the food and drink menu and she said that she wouldn't serve us drinks - no letting us sit down, not answering questions, nothing. She remained her rude and we ended up leaving after 15 minutes when nobody came to our table to check in. The next time I went there we got in on another busy night... And none of the waitstaff came to our table for 20 minutes. Again, I left. No food at a restaurant is worth such terrible service and a busy night doesn't excuse that.

    (1)

  • Allison G.

    Yummy food and great service. And they are open til 1:00am!

    (4)

  • Curtis S.

    Meh. Kinda one sided. Came for a drink after work. Cool environment and pretty bar. Got a double Moscow mule. Didn't tell me that they used top shelf. 22 dollar Moscow mule. I left mad and tipsy. Moral of the story, be specific with your drinks here.

    (2)

  • Stacey K.

    I love Palace. It was my first restaurant experience in Seattle - the night before the job interview that got me here seven years ago - and it will be the last one. IF I ever leave. It's comfortable and casual but also great for a special occasion. I bring everyone who visits me here because it's just so Seattle: creative food, great service, no attitude. I usually hang out at the bar. The bartenders are awesome and you can check out the action in the kitchen. Be adventurous with the menu, you won't be disappointed. The goat cheese fondue is special, the burger just rocks, and the coconut cream pie...(sigh) The kitchen is open until 1:00 AM, serving the full menu, best place in town for a late night nosh.

    (5)

  • Joop V.

    I've been to Place Kitchen 3-4 times. It's always popular with the crowd. We were there on a Thursday night around 8:30pm and it took a long while for them to cook our food. However, our waitress was very helpful. She was not only apologetic about food taking a bit long but also helped part the fish for us! We ordered a glass of wine, some soda, Grilled Trout and a Burger and were also treated to their Olive Bread as we waited for our food. The food was good but nothing out of ordinary. However, the ambiance was great! It was full of people and actually gave us a good energy just to be in the middle of their customer crowd (in a good way). If anyone in your group went on Savor Seattle food tour recently, you can get 10-15% discounts by showing the discount card that they handed out at the end of the tour, too. Two of us were on Savor Seattle's food tour recently but forgot to show our card to them for the discount...what a bummer... when you realize you could have saved more :)

    (4)

  • Amanda L.

    I had dinner here last night, I really liked the atmosphere, it might be a little dark for some, but it was just warm and cozy for me. I sat at the bar because I was dining solo, the service was fine. I had the rotisserie chicken, it was SO SO good! I've never had a rotisserie chicken that was "fall off the bone" tender, until this. It had great flavor, nice crispy skin, and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. I'm not sure what kind of greens it was served with, but they were very tasty as well and cooked nicely. The sauce over everything was borderline too salty, but if you got a nice balanced bite of chicken and greens with it , it was perfect. I ended up befriending a gal sitting next to me and we split a piece of the coconut cream pie. It was nice and fluffy without being too sweet with nice big pieces of toasted coconut on top.

    (4)

  • Morgan D.

    My boyfriend and I are late night eaters when we travel, so the Palace Kitchen was just the spot. Fabulous dishes with prices to match. We almost ordered one of everything off the menu because the offering sounded so yummy. The ambience is an enjoyment all of its own. With an open kitchen and intricate lighting the setting for any occasion is endless. A must try if you are in Seattle. I will never forget this food! Great for a late night snack Drinks with friends Romantic dinner

    (4)

  • Amy E.

    Came here to celebrate a belated birthday. Servers were very attentive. We waited about an hour for our food, which was longer than usual. There was a mixup with our order so all our entrees were on the house. The food was ok though, but I appreciate that they made things right especially since it was out first time there. There will never be a second time to make a first impression.

    (4)

  • Marisa B.

    This isn't a review about the food or a particular dining experience, although both are always great when I visit Palace Kitchen. Instead I want to share an awesome thing that they did for me in the hopes that it will promote more folks to patronize these great restaurants and support the awesome people who own and run them. My story: I had been given a Tom Douglas gift card and couldn't wait to use it to enjoy some of my favorite eats at Palace Kitchen. Unfortunately my bag was stolen with the gift card inside. I didn't think there was anything I could do so I sadly resigned myself to missing out. A friend of mine knew this was just one event in a string of bad luck I'd had recently, so unbeknownst to me he contacted Tom Douglas' customer service. He told them my story and one day I got a surprise note in the mail: "Your friend told us about the incident. We hope this cheers you up!" They had replaced my gift card!! I was speechless. I am so grateful for this act of kindness that made a tough year just a little bit brighter. Great food and customer service that goes above and beyond what is required, it doesn't get any better. Hopefully they have reps who read these reviews so I can say a huge THANK YOU!

    (5)

  • Tim M.

    It was packed for happy hour but I took that as a good sign and I was right! Everything was super yummy, perfect spot to stop in for a bite and a drink before catching a movie at cinerama. I will be back again and again!

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Wow. Amazing dinner in the private room. The trout, the ravioli, the fresh tomatoes, and the homemade pasta were all to die for. Perfect place to celebrate my parents 60th anniversary!

    (5)

  • Liz S.

    Yes, the coconut cream pie is the best part so you MUST save room, or just go for the pie. It's like a perfectly sweetened cloud... really. The goat cheese fondue with toasted bread cubes and apple is also delicious. It's the perfect size to split with one other person as an appetizer. Being a pescetarian, my options were a bit limited concerning the main dish, and I ended up going with the parsnip and meyer lemon fritters served with brown butter braised fennel, goat cheese, chanterelles, almonds, and paprika chili sauce (based on our waitress's recommendation compared to the tagliarini pasta dish). I liked the fritters themselves and the goat cheese as well as the almonds were a nice touch. I would have liked more goat cheese and almonds to bring some more tang and crunch to balance the sweet fritters though, and the fennel was just a tad overpowering. It was a good dish overall, but I probably would try something else next time. Our waitress was helpful and we did not have to wait for a table (for 2) at 6 pm on a Sunday. Looking forward to getting more of that pie soon!

    (4)

  • Diana L.

    Great service and great desserts! We were only there for desserts after having dinner a little bit before and we noticed the prices are quite high. Also, the environment was a dash too dark. The bathrooms also quite gross. Nonetheless, it's all about ye equality of the food and less so about the environment. The free matchboxes at the door are also great for anything.

    (4)

  • Rene C.

    A long work day=Early dinner. I was hungry but barely inspired and kept waffling on where to have dinner. Would it be another burger? I told myself that my next burger in Seattle would be at Quinns. But did I really want to walk all the over the Capitol Hill for a burger? Screw that, Palace Kitchen was just a couple of blocks from hotel (and downhill at that). I walked in right in the nick of time and found plenty seating at the bar. Literally within a few minutes after sitting down the bar was packed, count my lucky stars! I glanced over the menu, but come on now we all know what I was going to order! Burger, rare and fries. I also asked for cheese, and Palace Kitchen doesn't mess around. How about a nice helping of Beecher's extra sharp white cheddar? Hells to YES! Just a few short minutes later my burger arrived. Cooked perfectly and came along with a slice of crunchy lettuce and pickles. I'm normally not a pickle guy, but for whatever reason I topped my burger with them and I am so glad I did. Each and every bite had me moaning up a storm, I did everything possible to refrain from finishing the burger and allowed myself to only eat half. What in the Hell was I thinking? The fries get lots of love from other reviewers, but for me they fell little flat. Not bad mind you, just only that I have had better (check out Cafe Presse). Overall I was impressed with my meal and drink and would happily make a return visit again soon.

    (4)

  • Amit D.

    I like to go to this place only when I'm not hungry. They serve very less food for the price we pay.. They have good drinks, food is awesome but very very very limited options.. They barely have 25-30 dishes with half of them are salad dishes.. I tried chicken wings and it was awesome...

    (3)

  • John L.

    Very happy with this find. Looked for a late night burger after the Seahawks impressive routing of the 49s. The Royale burger is really good. One of the better ones I've had. Got it with the Beacher's cheese. Good flavors with great bread and I loved the dijon dip the fries came with . The chicken wings with coriander sauce were different, interesting, but very good. The hangar steak was also quite good. Will probably be back again in the future. Not usually a fan of coconut but tried the triple coconut cream pie on the recommendations of the many yelpers and was not disappointed. Was a bit disappointed with my first Tom Douglas restaurant but this one was great.

    (5)

  • Kyle H.

    Great choice! This was a great evening. We took my boyfriend's parents to dinner before a show at the paramount. They're not overly adventurous so this seemed to be a great mix of trendy but with some classics. It did not disappoint - wine and steaks were had by half the table as well as the pork loin and stuffed pumpkin - everything was great! The only downside was that it was quite loud - so conversation was a bit tough! We'll be back though!

    (5)

  • B. C.

    Enjoyed on a recent visit to Seattle. Will definitely return if in Seattle again. The plin ravioli was recommended by our waitress, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The burger was awesome, and my husband raved about the moist rotisserie chicken. The coconut cream pie was yummy. The atmosphere was pleasant - music was not so loud that we had a hard time conversing. Our waitress was experienced and friendly. Overall, was a wonderful experience.

    (5)

  • TennisBum P.

    I came to Seattle to play tourist. My restaurants were already picked. Unfortunately, a two hour delay in a flight made me miss my dinner selection for my first night. I mentioned needing a place to eat to the hotel clerk, and he recommended Palace Kitchen - it was open late. I did not remember this was a Douglas place but figured it out when I stepped inside. They had a nice selection of beers on tap. I went with a kolsch from Hale brewery. It was excellent. For appetizer, I had mussels which were large and tender in a fish broth with aromatics. Lots of cilantro was tossed on top along with little slices of a red pepper (I would have liked more of these) and some crème fraiche (flavored with something). My initial thought was the added richness of the crème fraiche would take away from the savory dish, but it worked if you don't mind the richness. They served it with a very toasty piece of French bread which I used to soak up as much of the broth as I could. Excellent. The main course was salmon. Nicely seasoned, the salmon was grilled and placed on a bed of sautéed vegetables. The vegetables were fine. The salmon was transcendent. Best piece of salmon I've ever had. The service was excellent. My own tastes are not nearly as expansive as Tom's use of ingredients so I'm never sure if I'm going to enjoy one of his restaurant's dishes as much as others might, but tonight I loved every bite. My preference for more red peppers aside, not a single fault during my visit. A well earned 5-stars.

    (5)

  • Artboy L.

    Amazing Food! I love this place, it's my favorite Tom Douglas restaurant. The lavender goat cheese fondue with apples and grilled rustic bread is jus plain perfection. Last time I had the heirloom tomato salad...kinda blacked out and didn't pay attention to the people I was with until I was done eating the beautiful stained glass-like colored tomatoes and herbs on my plate! Highly recommend The Palace Kitchen, the decor is comfortable and low-key, staff is highly knowledgeable about wine selections and food combinations.

    (5)

  • Sam B.

    The coconut cream pie was absolutely delicious! Had the roasted cauliflower soup which was not bad. Felt it was expensive for what you get, but thought the food was good.

    (4)

  • Paul Q.

    I couldn't give a detailed review for my first time at this place since my friends and I only had 30-40min tops to stay at the place and we just had their appetizers. I got the beet salad.. It was good but not that great. I like the dressing which added the right amount of sweetness. Good thing we ordered their famous coconut cream pie.. I just had to taste if it was worth all the hype and good reviews.. And it definitely was! I was so silky and smooth! The dessert redeemed my almost feeling of disappointment for the place. The ambiance was fancy but i found the place too dark. I would go back and try an entree next time and see if I could give it a better review. In my opinion, too expensive for just an okay quality food.

    (3)

  • Scott W.

    A

    (4)

  • George H.

    Yum!

    (4)

  • Hai Yen N.

    This was on my list of restaurants to try for years but newer restaurant openings and Tom Douglas' neverending quest to conquer all of Seattle dimmed my interest until I forgot about it altogether. On a late spring night, some friends and I were looking to eat well and there were only so many places still open at midnight so off to Palace Kitchen we went. Needless to say, my expectations were surpassed in every way. The cocktails were unique and so delicious! I had the Cherry Blossom that tasted like a spring day distilled into a glass, it was delicate and potent at the same time. We shared a variety of dishes: roasted mussels in a broth flavored with chili, fish sauce, and lime; warm fingerlings and radish over an artichoke puree; butter poached morels served alongside a pea crepe and harissa; rotisserie chicken served with an orange-rhubarb compote; and the chicken fried steak. Two people said the rotisserie chicken and the chicken fried steak were the best they've ever had, respectively. We all died over the mussels; juicy, plump and that spicy, aromatic broth! We wanted to bathe in it (not really). This was our favorite dish. Even after we ate all the mussels and the two servings of grilled bread used for mopping up the sauce, we continued to sneak spoonfuls of the stuff between bites of other dishes. It was simply sensational. The morels were pungent and buttery and I loved the spicy kick from the harissa. The radish and fingerlings was probably the weakest dish but even so, it was still good. It served as a smooth, more bland palate cleanser in a way. It was a rich, sumptuous meal bright with flavors and we left sleepy with contentment.

    (4)

  • Robin W.

    I have tried this place three times now and the food is just ok. The atmosphere is pretty cool so for a drink it's fine but I will not spend money on their food again.

    (3)

  • Diane V.

    This was the first place we hit after checking into the Westin which is right down the block. Great location! The atmosphere is very comfy and mellow.. what you would expect from a palace hang out. We had several small plates and I was very impressed with each! Very tasty and different than my culinary experiences in San Francisco. Loved it all! I look forward to going back when in Seattle again.

    (5)

  • Corey P.

    Everything we had was absolutely fantastic. Super fresh produce raised on the owner's farm in Prosser, that includes the cheese, homemade pickles for the burger and I'm guessing some of the meat. We had the goat cheese fondu to start, fabulous. I had the burger from a recommendation and my husband had the salmon. Both were top 3 ever for us. Cocktails were also top notch and our server was also great. All of this at midnight on a Tuesday. Can't recommend this place enough!

    (5)

  • Stan L.

    this is one of the better tom douglas restaurants.. i prefer this place over lola and dahlia lounge.. my ling cod was pretty damn good.. and i'll probably come back to eat the trout.. although the menu is not exactly extensive.. there are enough appetizers selections that can keep the most finicky eaters happy.. of note.. the chilled octopus appetizer is damn good.. although i wish the pieces of octopus were a bit larger

    (4)

  • Melissa W.

    Our group ventured over to Palace Kitchen strictly for dessert. There were four of us, and we got the washington rhubarb brown betty, chocolate trifle, dahlia triple coconut cream pie and the mango sorbet. Collectively, these were - in a word - divine! The brown betty was warm and luscious and the melting ice cream added into the experience was perfect. The chocolate trifle is every peanut butter and/or chocolate lover's dream - so creamy and smooth! You almost can't eat it all by yourself because it's so rich! The coconut cream pie is the best I've ever tasted anywhere, and the mango sorbet, while nothing incredibly exciting, was definitely refreshing if nothing else. I'd love to come back for happy hour or dinner. The rest of the menu looked intriguing!

    (4)

  • La D.

    First time to PK and loved it. So refreshing to see unique menu items with flavor to match. Everything was seasonal and excellent. Will go back again to try what we did not this time!

    (5)

  • Jay H.

    Went for the $15 Royale Burger. Probably would've been better if they had put the melted cheddar on it in lieu of the crumbled blue cheese (which I despise)...but seeing that it was after watching a horrid NFL game, I decided to just munch... Ehhh, not worth $15 bucks...and 1 small TV in the bar...really small

    (3)

  • Olga K.

    Tom Douglas has great food and atmosphere and this one doesn't disappoint!

    (5)

  • Seattle C.

    My least favorite Tom Douglas restaurant. I thought the menu was odd, not many enticing dinner entrees, and food served was a bit disappointing. I would not return as his other restaurants are so much better than this one!

    (2)

  • c p.

    This is place is so amazing! My boyfriend and I were up in Seattle for our one year anniversary. He proposed on the Bainbridge Island Ferry! After that magical moment, we decided to dine at The Palace Kitchen. And it just kept the romantic fervor going! The room had nice mood lighting, the food was amazing (oh the fondue!) and the staff was super nice and attentive! I was so impressed, I left a 30% tip. This place is amazing and definitely somewhere I want to go again when I'm in Seattle next.

    (5)

  • Claudia R.

    Came in Saturday night around 8 and of course there was a 45 minute wait. I was hungry but understood that - hey it was Saturday night at 8! We walked around for a little bit but there was not too much on the street to stroll around to so we hung out in the tiny area by the door. That part kinda sucked, but oh well! We were seated almost 45 minutes later on the dot. We started sitting then the hostess came over and said - hey can you guys do me a favor and sit at this other table? We were fine that. It wasn't a big deal. That super nice hostess says - please pick out a couple of appetizers on me. She totally didn't have to do that so that was really nice. I had the goat cheese & lavender fondue. SWEET JESUS. It was amazing. Served with bread and apples it was delicious. Along with that, I had a blood orange margarita (yum) and arugula salad. Bf had the burger and LOVED it. We also got a piece of the meyer lemon shaker pie. It was delicious and had a dollop of rosemary marscapone that was so good! This meal was definitely worth the wait. Delicious food and drink along with great service. I would love to come back the next time I'm in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Kay N.

    This place doesn't take reservations for party 5 and less. We came in on a Saturday night and there was a 45 minute wait. Westlake is a few minutes away so you can go shopping for a bit while you wait. They use a tablet at the host stand, so they will text you when your table is ready. I thought that was pretty neat. The text indicates that they will hold your table for 10 mins. The bf and I got the goat cheese lavender fondue with bread and apple slices for an appetizer. I thought it was delish (I love cheese!). The goat cheese wasn't overpowering and it was just a hint of lavender. I got the pan roasted cod and the bf got the pork loin dish. The fish was pretty moist and the combination of mushrooms, orange zest, and celery puree that came along with the made it really flavorful. The bf liked his dish, but there wasn't anything too memorable about it. For dessert we got the pineapple upside cake, because the peppercorn ice cream that went with it seemed interesting. Overall, we liked the dish very much. The combination of those two different flavors went together really well. The service was great, the server was attentive and friendly. We would recommend this place to others.

    (4)

  • Kara D.

    Had an amazing dinner last night with a girlfriend while sitting at the bar (okay, along with a few cocktails). We shared sweetbreads (very surprisingly yummy...note to restaurant..you should mention on the menu that they are in a batter...), shaved brussel sprouts (I would probably skip this next time, as it was just so - so), oysters (some of best I've had), grilled flat iron (amazing!!! I woke up craving it). It offers great people and kitchen watching as well!

    (5)

  • Fidel M.

    This was my first venture into the food scene in Seattle. I was pleasantly surprised with Palace Kitchen. The layout has an open kitchen where you can see everything being prepared. I dined solo with out a reservation on a Sunday night. I was seated at the bar in a prompt manner. The bartender also served as the waiter. He tended to my needs as well as the other patrons wanting drinks. The restaurant is dimly lit, but it lends itself to a cozy atmosphere. The flare ups from the wood burning grill also adds to a nice touch in the place. I had the tagliolini made with English peas, leeks and pistachios. It was excellent! I finished with the Raspberry Caramel Crème. It was to die for! The creamy custard topped with a chocolate shortbread, fresh raspberries and drizzled with caramel! Yum! This was definitely a food win in my book!

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    I'm obsessed! Flat Iron Steak, may the odds be forever in your favor! I ordered the flat iron steak (with blue cheese and pomegranate) late night (and to go!). When I arrived about 12 minutes later, the steak was ready for me! I also added an arugula salad at the very last minute, and the waitress was very accommodating! The steak was cooked to ABSOLUTE perfection, and it was completely genius to pair it with a bed of mixed greens and pomegranate. The arugula salad was flavorful and had nice texture variation. Overall, 5-star experience, but I didn't dine in so I'm not sure of the dining experience!

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    My second visit back to Palace Kitchen months later fared much better than my first. Showing up for their late night happy hour with a friend (since they were one of the only places open that late with a reasonable menu), and faced with a somewhat limited HH menu, we went ahead and ordered their trout and steak from the apple grill. The look on my face was priceless when the trout actually came out. Given the price tag, I was expecting a steak or fillet, so being faced with eating a whole fish past midnight was hard to swallow (ha ha). The trout was tender, moist, and fairly well done though, as was the steak - the mashed potato sides and string beans that came with the steak were far less impressive though. Raising my score up a star for finding some tastier and better-valued menu items!

    (3)

  • Andrew B.

    Classic awesome Seattle establishment. Service is excellent. Bartenders are the best. Food is to die for. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    OHMYGOSH! I had the best burger of my life here tonight. Thick slice of Beecher's cheese, delicious salty beef, perfect bun, the thickest slice of tomato I've ever seen, and bacon, onions and lettuce. And the fries that accompanied the burger were out of this world! Great service, atmosphere and price. And did I mention the satisfying homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert? Wow, what a fabulous meal!

    (5)

  • Irwan N.

    First, it was a fun place, nice decor. Very pleasant & friendly staff. Very kid-friendly. Now, let's talk about the food, what's our favorites: Grilled Chicken Wings - we love the curry-like sauce with tangy coriander cream. Another one is fire roasted puget sound clams. Don't miss the potted pork rillettes, should eat it with the Dahlia Bread. As for the entree, I like the washington beef hanger steak. Don't quite like their grilled korubuta pork tenderloin, I think it was so-so. One last thing, don't miss the Idaho Whole Trout...it's delish and flavorful.

    (4)

  • Ring K.

    After wandering around downtown looking for a place to snack at 10PM on a Monday night, we stumbled upon Palace Kitchen. We ended up eating a much bigger snack than we anticipated. We got a cute little table next to the window...which would've been perfect for people watching if there were people walking around at 10PM. - Grilled Chicken Wings - 5 stars - Absolutely delicious and full of flavor, even the meat inside the wings were infused with flavor. The wings were a hearty size. The coriander cream sauce that came with it was also very good. - Mussels - 5 stars....The mussels were huge! So plump and juicy. Turns out they got it from Taylors Seafood over at Pike Place Market and they said they were unusually large this year. The broth was a perfect blend of basil, wine, and lemon. Perfect for dipping a crusty bread. - Tomato Soup - 4 stars...Very solid tomato soup. It wasn't as memorable as the other two dishes, but it was a notch above your normal tomato soup. Great service...good sized portions and delicious food. This was the only Tom Douglas restaurant that we tried. We would definitely come back just for the chicken wings.

    (5)

  • Rob H.

    Sat at the bar for a couple of drinks and watched the cheerful and friendly bartenders do their thing. The place smelled wonderful. Had the coconut cream pie - very good, not too sweet. Can't comment on the food, but it looke and smelled great.

    (5)

  • Angela T.

    Maybe my expectations were too high. I'd just experienced Tom Douglas's Lola the night before, and that's a pretty hard act to follow, even for Tom himself. Then again, there's really no excuse for Mr. Douglas's shockingly boring Palace Kitchen menu. We started at the bar--bowls of shelled pistachios, yum! A nod to the highbrow. Goodbye, ugly peanuts. Nothing on the cocktail menu looked like a must, so I just went with the girlist drink listed: The Pink Drink. One sip and I'd wish I'd hair on my chest and ordered something manly. Ladies, I don't care how sweet you are--this drink will beat you. You know not cotton candy sweetness until you've pursed your lips to this martini glass--augh! Ick! Bleh. Our table was ready fairly quickly. Whew, because I was hungry. I skimmed the menu, sulked because it looked dull, and went with one of the server's recommendations: Washington Chicken in sweet and sour rhubarb sauce, served with grilled Yakima Asparagus and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes. The half chicken portion was huge; I should have shared. The sauce was good, not great, but fine, and the sides were also well prepared. I was glad to have tried the Yakima Asparagus--the looks of them at Pike's Place Market were making me droop on the spot, but really nothing on my dinner plate made me want to call home and rave; that's what Lola's is for, I guess. My recommendation for foodies on a city tour--just skip this place, really.

    (3)

  • Melanie C.

    I'm sorry, but I really dug it... It's a great gastropub! Very gastro actually, with refreshing, interesting combos that we rarely see in SF. (Their big menu changes daily...) Totally chilled atmosphere with a good-vibey staff and a completely open kitchen with smiley cooks.. I also went early during happy hour, and it was a good mix of downtown workers, girlie girls, conference goers (sadly me), older couples, young beer drinkers... And what a deal. $1 sweet chili chix wings, $2 blue cheese fries, $3 mussels, $4 cocktails/beer. I loved the real menu combos: that white salad - pink lady apples, endive, frisee, fennel, hazelnuts, and st gorge cheddar-like cheese. Seared duck w/ tangy goat cheese gnocchi, local asparagus, and truffles wow. Homemade ricotta ravioli w/ pureed fennel/onion, spring onions and toasted pinenuts. Next time I want the salt cod tortelloni w/ artichokes and capers... Can't speak about late night crowds or massive checks... I thought it was perfect, totally delicious and great people-watching.

    (5)

  • Cami G.

    DONUTS! Ever try theirs? They are great. Paired with some Baily's and I'm good to go. I was once carded at this place and because I was stupid at the time, I didn't have my ID on me. The bartender still let me sit at the bar with my friend and drink out of her glass. I felt special. The menu isn't that big and the portions are small compared to the asking price, but it's good stuff. I like how you can see right in the kitchen and the lighting in the restaurant is perfect. It's all about the details!

    (4)

  • Jammypac B.

    You'd be hard pressed to find a better restaurant in Seattle. Consistently fresh, inventive courses served by true professionals who's serving skill is sublime - a gentle breeze. Do not miss the olive poppers, the goat cheese fondue or the rabbit. Oh, and why did they get rid of one of their best desserts, the churros?

    (5)

  • Karen R.

    why is this place SO badly lit?! while i understand that it creates the mood of the restaurant, but it's bad when i can barely... ok, the husband and i couldn't at all, read the print on the menu! we then asked to be moved to the bar where there was more light. the wait staff were nice and didn't seem to have a problem at all when we suggested so. one of the two stars is for them. the bar is alright i suppose. not the best nor most friendly bartenders we've seen (read: snooty). he took our order with no smile, made our drinks and served... with no smile. what a winning personality to be right behind the bar.. ok, maybe it was an off night but i'm sorry, with a job like that, and first impressions count, you can't afford it. the food was ok i suppose. we had all appetizers and i was impressed by NON of them! i understand the burger is a winning order but it just wasn't a burger night for us... can't say i'll return any time soon unless someone else insists... it's walking distance from home but so are a lot of other better restaurants and bars.

    (2)

  • Sandra S.

    Happy Hour Only review: Went to the Palace yesterday as second choice after Barolo being out-of-my-mind crowded. Maybe I was just sorely disappointed at not being at the aforementioned brilliant HH, but Palace disappointed me. First of all, there were no seats at the actual bar, but they've somehow gussied up the railings around the bar to accomodate additional seating. It's uncomfortable and weird and barely enough room to set your drink down, let alone share an appetizer plate! Oh, and did I mention the snoot factor we encountered once we walked in? Not helpful, not cheerful. I don't like the feeling when there are waitstaff and hostesses clearly not busy, but act like you are somehow inconveniencing them. Seriously - am I somehow sullying your establishment by being here? So, immediate strikes for that. The bartender was amicable and helpful, and I very much appreciated him! We tried the cardomom sangria, which was delish and potent for a happy hour special. Food-wise, we tried the Harissa spiced tuna, and the pulled pork sandwiches. I have to say, that the tuna, although beautifully presented and very inexpensive reminded me of something... reminded me that my dad used to put a lot of hot sauce in his tuna salad! It tasted like the tuna fish sandwiches my dad used to make. I can't say that I would order again, but definitely an original flavor and presentation. The pork sandwiches were good, but were very rich and didn't need the accompanying mayo... at least in my opinion. :) I guess I never felt comfortable sitting at the little railing... so we finished our food and drinks quickly and escaped the bar cage! I happen to love other Tom D. establishments, but I have a sour taste for Palace Kitchen, and I don't think it's just the crazy spicy tuna.

    (2)

  • Amy L.

    I wasn't totally impressed with The Palace Kitchen, especially for it being a Tom Douglas Restaurant. The food quality just wasn't right for me. It may have been the the food was just too froo froo for me...if you are into funky twists on food this could be your place.

    (3)

  • Sarah P.

    After realizing we still wanted to eat dinner at 11:30pm on a Sunday night as we strolled through downtown, we came across Palace Kitchen. The food was delicious! Their pasta was homemade and very light. The lamb in the dish was delicious! My husband's burger and fries were amazing also. They grind their own beef and make their own hamburger buns. Well worth it and so happy they were open late!

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    The Palace Kitchen disappointed me in every respect except service. Well, that's not entirely true: the White Palace salad, a combination of hazelnuts, pink lady apples, and cheddar cheese, was quite tasty. And the steamed Dungeness crab appetizer was tasty, though steamed rather longer than necessary. After appetizers, however, it was downhill. The space is nothing special; it's a typical cavernous space, noisy and virtually undivided. The bar in the center makes navigation difficult, especially when the place is as crowded as it was on the Thursday night I ate there. The wait was about forty minutes: long for a Thursday night at a place that doesn't take reservations, but not unbearably so. During that time, we sat at the extremely crowded bar. The beer selection was all right, but barely adequate by local standards: about six taps, with no truly great options. After the decent if uncomplicated appetizers came the main course. My braised rabbit was okay: a bit chewier than I would have thought, for a braised dish, and not particularly excitingly seasoned. They must have run out of kholrabi, as my portion was served with carrots, also minimally seasoned. It wasn't bad, just not exceptional or exciting. My dining companion's applewood-grilled rib steak, however, was disappointing: extremely fatty, rare rather than medium-rare, and just not all that great. She complained, and the server graciously took it off our check. Desserts were fairly tasty, though also short of exceptional: the chocolate mousse cake with Meyer lemon wasn't bad; the lavender Panna Cotta was also okay, but neither was particularly memorable. If the steak hadn't been taken off of our check, it would have come out to $60 per person with tip, but with no wine. I'm willing to write off the steak as a fluke, the product of bad luck and a very busy kitchen, but even so I wouldn't plan on returning: the atmosphere is poor, the food is bland, and there are better options in that price range.

    (1)

  • Lesa W.

    If you want classic food with a twist - a delicious twist this is the place for you. From hearty, meaty chicken wings, tater tots with blue cheese and my allstar favorite: goat cheese fondue with toasted/seared bread - the cheese has just a hint of lavender and could possibly be one of the best appetizers in Seattle. This place is not to be missed.

    (4)

  • D.R. W.

    We ate there 2 nights ago and were overwhelmed by how wonderful the food was! Our new favorite! Oh, yeah, the service was great too. Thanks for the world class food.

    (5)

  • Gary L.

    I love coming here, but I can't say I love the place. That probably doesn't make sense. I've never had a bad time at the Palace Kitchen, but I can't claim I've ever had a great time either. The place is lively, friendly and wonderful late in the evening or on a weekend when you want to kick back a bit but still be around people. If I lived in Seattle, it would probably become a regular hangout. Since I'm here visiting, it's a place I stop at if I'm in the area, but don't necessarily drive to get here.

    (3)

  • Basia T.

    Kitchen stays open until 1am, which is definitely a plus! The scallops (appetizer) were a bit overcooked and chewy (tasted a bit blackened) and the hanger steak a bit too rare, but the fries were delicious, clams tasty, the cocktails well made, and service good. A good late night find.

    (3)

  • Rob P.

    First meal in Seattle, and a great first impression. Appetizer: Tuna Tartar type thing. Tastey Entree: Chicken with mashed potatoes. Sounds boring but was delicious Dessert: Coconut cream pie. I'd recommend this place. And it was open late on a Sunday.

    (4)

  • Kate C.

    I think this is my favorite of all the Tom Douglas restaurants. Its the most innovative & interesting. We've been going here for nearly 11 years and its become our stand by when we can't decide where to eat. I'd love to say I try everything on their menu but its hard to break away from their lavender goat cheese fondue. A lot of the staff has been working there for 8-10 years and the hostesses are always friendly. It is a bummer they don't take reservations, but its never a bad thing to wait at the bar for a delish cocktail.

    (5)

  • Jay G.

    One of my favorite places in Seattle, consistently good food and service - competes on best scratch margaritas with the Deluxe on Broadway, but has far better food.

    (5)

  • Monica N.

    This restaurant tells me, I'm home. Definitely my favorite TD place, with Brunch at Lola coming in second. I truly love Palace, it's not a place I feel uncomfortable in Tom's and sweats, and I don't feel uncomfortable in a dress and heels. I love that the bar nuts are pistachios. I love that I can grab a little pack of matches on my way out. I love the olives and the Dahlia House Loaf - my favorite bread! The food is always consistently fantastic, and the french fries. OMG the fries. Definitely the kind of fries I covet. They are almost like a crispy, non-greasy version of the greasy fries that Dick's serves up. Not that I don't like Dick's fries, but that's a different review entirely. Palace fries and the burger is by far the best burger and fries ever. I also love the whole trout and the rotisserie chicken - amazing. I try to save room for the Creme Caramel, or the amazing fruit crisps, but I rarely do. Service is always fantastic, and if you go early or late enough, there isn't much of a wait for a table. I have become a true TD fan, it's like he can do no wrong. No wonder he's a Seattle Icon!!! I wish they took rezzys, but ah well. I will go anyways and eat the pistachios in the bar until our table is ready!

    (5)

  • M S.

    I love this place. I don't usually like ravioli and don't like sweet peas but their sweet pea ravioli is absolutely delicious! They used to have the white chocolate hazelnut fondue for dessert that was so good. I like the atmosphere here too. The only downfall is not being able to make reservations for two.

    (5)

  • kelli s.

    let me start by saying that I've been going to the palace for years now,and have never been disappointed.having said that,just one tiny ball that they drop,that I forget about until my next visit.they serve witty,imaginative,well thought ,beautifully presented dishes,and then hand you this shitty,flimsy steak knife to cut with.WHY?? I know this seems silly to bitch about ,but it drives me crazy.all the rest of their flatware is fine,good heft,nice feel,comfortable.but when I order a forty dollar steak,I think I deserve better than a dollar store/Shari's knife.please fix this.it's making my head hurt.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    my boyfriend and I were passing through Seattle on our way home to Canada and wanted to grab a bite to eat, it was Sunday night and everything looked closed or had 40 minute waits and we randomly walked into The Palace Kitchen off the street. We were both in a crappy mood and the restaurant was packed but they were able to sit us at the bar. When we first looked at the menu we were a bit confused, but the bartender really made our night. She answered some questions about the food and her service was so good it made a crappy night turn into a great one! we each ordered the BLT which had a modern twist, it was delicious with the pork belly. We were pleasantly surprised with the chicken wings they were real legit chicken wings! The presentation of everything was beautiful, the place was really cool inside and the service was great. We loved the hot towels they brought us after the wings, and how they always made sure we had refills of our pop and bread for us to snack on. Considering the high quality of the food and service we also thought the price was great, it only came to $34 for the two of us.

    (5)

  • Eeeeestar T.

    For a late dinner, you can definitely do worse! I went with my best friend and we ordered WAY too much food, but I'm so glad we did because it was all amazing! Most memorable were the fondue (who knew lavender could actually be DELICIOUS?), the trout (served whole, with lots of lemon slices), and, of course, the coconut cream pie (thick and creamy, with toasty coconut flakes). I get a craving for all of the above like every other day.

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    The food was very good, but not amazing. There is plenty of eye candy in the staff though. These seem to specialize in tall blonde guys. No complaints here. Anyways, back to the food. The vegetable were amazing, but the fish could have been cooked better. Just wasn't as great as the vegetable. The staff was very attentive and interactive making it a great dining experience. The patrons were a little unusual for this place though. I sat at the bar with a friend and had dinner. Three different parties sat down beside us to have drinks and 2 out of 3 times, who ever was sitting next to me kept leaning on me. Very odd!

    (4)

  • kyle t.

    what made this meal was the crispy pigs ear app, man crunchy chewey so good, didn't even need the dipping sauce which was also yummy. trout main and pork loin with spetzel were also on point. good mixed drinks and brews to boot.

    (4)

  • andy t.

    She's the hottest waitress I've seen in months and she works here. She wears cargo pants and librarian-like spectacles, and her name is reminiscent of an Edgar Allan Poe story.....Oh, and the food rocks. I think Palace Kitchen, more so than any other restaurant in Seattle, captures the sophisticated, yet casual vibe.

    (5)

  • Vanessa F.

    Always a fantastic meal. I want to order every single appetizer every time we go. The last time we went we did. With four people it was a great idea. And the cherry drink....so yum....non-alcoholic but still great and I asked our waiter if he could throw a little whiskey in it......even better!

    (5)

  • Kimberley D.

    January review - My boyfriend had heard the burgers were great, so we headed down to check it out. Unfortunately, he wasn't that impressed. I was disappointed in the vegetarian option... I say option because there was literally only one, so if you're vegan/vegetarian this probably isn't a good choice. The cheese/olive plate was tasty... many of the cheese options were produced locally. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good and the service was prompt. Atmosphere is typical Belltown upscale, which I don't mind now and then but wouldn't enjoy on a regular basis. If I'm going to pay that much for a meal, I'd rather do it somewhere else. September review - Okay, so I went back and gave it another shot and the experience was better the second time, so I'm upping it from 2* to 3*. It probably helped that our waiter was great the second time... I remember the service being a bit terse the first time I visited. I think they added another vegetarian option because I don't remember the pepper ravioli being available the first time around. Alas, it was only okay. The standout items were the goat cheese fondue and a flan-like dessert which was extremely tasty.

    (3)

  • Holly T.

    Megan B gave me a great list of Seattle restaurants to try, and this one got our attention since it was open late and we didn't get into town until about 11pm. It was a truly fantastic meal, and we had very attentive service. We started with some Penn Cove mussels, fire-roasted and served with green garlic and lemon aoli. Although the sauce was a little sweet, these were some of the best mussels I had ever had. The complimentary bread at the table was served with some very nice arbequina EVOO from California. Next up we tried some of their "plin" (piedmont-style ravioli filled with roast pork and swiss chard), and a salad made from beef tongue, sugar snap peas, and mint. Both dishes were excellent and paired nicely with our bottle of Myrto vigneti delle dolomiti bianca. Finally, our entrees were some locally raised ribeye and a duck breast served with black truffle and asparagus. These were paired with a nice bottle of Mith, a cab-syrah blend from the Balboa Winery in Washington. Definitely the best "late night" meal I have eaten in recent memory; this is definitely the type of place I'd love to take home with me. My main complaint from that evening is that it was really loud; but being a late night spot, it's not surprising. The layout of the restaurant was interesting, with an open kitchen and central bar area, with tables around the edges, and low lighting. I must say I preferred our seats the first night we went, which were over by the windows in a more secluded area. We liked it so much the first time that we went back a few nights later, but that time we were closer to the bar and it was nowhere near as enjoyable. We had a few more interesting Washington wines the second time we came back (McCrea sirocco blanc and Cadence bel canto), but the food was not quite as good as that first night. Anyway, as long as you don't mind the noise, I think this is a great place to come for dinner, and it's definitely worth the short walk from downtown.

    (4)

  • Leslie M.

    Palace Kitchen is a friend 's favorite restaurant so we chose it for his birthday. We started out a 10 top and ended up a 12. The server was less than thrilled to add two chairs.Probably would have prudent on the part of the manager to turn down our reservation because it was clear we were not welcome. Our table was in a small room with two smaller tables and it was not a good mix.I would have thought "Birthday" would have been a good hint .I will say our server and busser did a good job keeping water glasses filled and delivering orders.And the gazpacho and olive poppers were delicious but the experience became a negative when the manager told us we need to "turn it down" ( actually twice)because we were bothering other diners. I could hear the guests behind me clearly throughout their meal but didn't complain.However, these guests had their check comped !It was great that our server told us this as well. What started out well became a very uncomfortable experience. There are plenty of restaurants offering great food - but I prefer to go where everyone feels welcome.And this morning as co-workers were discussing their weekend our experience came up and unfortunately we still felt negative about th evening.I honestly think if the manager had checked in on us once we were all seated it would have been better.Greta meals can be found throughout Seattle but it's staff and atmosphere that make you want come back.It's easy to forgive a bad meal as an off day but not a feeling that one is being reprimanded and unwelcome.

    (2)

  • Ranier D.

    Went here on a whim while in Seattle for the holidays as it was one of the restaurants within walking distance of our hotel. It was a little busy during dinnertime when we entered so my gal and I pulled up to the bar for drinks. Halfway into our drinks, the hostess grabbed us and ushered us to our table. We ordered the apple and goat cheese fondue as an appetizer which was F'n delicious. Our entrees and dessert were also delicious, but for the life of me, I cannot remember what the hell we ordered. I know it was delicious and as good as the appetizer. For some reason the appetizer sticks in my mind.

    (5)

  • Scottie H.

    A great time. Nothing particularly stands out, but a good solid restaurant for good drink, food and comfort. They don't take reservations, so we waited at the bar for about twenty minutes, and I was surprised and pleased that the bartender came out to us with menus, and then came out to us again to take the order - it was a crush of people so there is no way I would have made it to the bar. Nice touch. Then we got a great table by the window that was relatively quiet. It felt like a good place to be on a rainy night, which is good considering the rainfall in Seattle. Our waitress was really nice, attentive, and funny. The other reviewers aren't kidding about the good service. The food was very nice, and interesting. I had two starters - I recommend that as the main dishes are not that varied, and huge - and loved both the apple / hazelnut / cheese salad and the Sardines. Yes, sardines. In lemon. Lovely. My husband had the scallops which he loved.

    (4)

  • Sara L.

    This is an awesome restaurant, and to which ever reviewer that said the goat cheese fondue is "nasty," you obviously don't like goat cheese and should not be ordering melted pots full of it. I went with 2 friends from out of town last night, and everything was wonderful. We started with the lavender goat cheese fondue-YUM, a salad with giant crouton-YUM, and a dahlia bread plate with delightfully chewy breads and a delicious high quality olive oil with balsamic vinegar and olives for dipping-YUM. We moved on to the Spring pea ravioli which was flawless, the seared albacore served on the tastiest avocado puree I have ever had, and the mushroom dumplings (which is a vegetarian entree that tastes like meat) --- YUM! We finished our meal with the creamed caramel, needless to say-- GIANT YUM. The atmosphere, food quality, and service make this restaurant fail safe. 5 stars from me Mr. Douglas!

    (5)

  • Rebecca K.

    I like The Palace Kitchen's drinks more than their food. Their burger is pretty dandy, but I usually get the cheese fondue. The chicken wings are large and messy, but they're tasty nonetheless. Overall, it's not a bad place to go if you want to get drinks and some light fare with some friends.

    (3)

  • wayne l.

    i had the rutabaga soup which was good. the main course chicken was also good. however, the crab cakes were phonemonal and were probably the best crab cakes i've ever had. the cakes were laced inside with chunks of crab meat... yum indeed. service was also very attentive. nothing more or less than i would expect from a restaurant.

    (4)

  • judy n.

    one of the early tom douglas restaurants; i've been meaning to go here for a while once i'd realized it was the same restaurant that my brother took me to about 10 years ago, when he used to live here & i came to visit him to tell him our parents were divorcing. too much information? oh well. unfortunately, i did not take notes of what we had, this time because a friend from out of town was with us & i was more interested in catching up. also, there was a large table of loud europeans at the table right next to us & we were totally distracted by trying to figure out if they were danish or swedish or dutch or what. turns out, they were dutch which was awesome for me because i finally got to turn to scott & ask him "what are they saying?" (see, he always does that to me when ANY asian person is speaking a foreign language which burns me. the only foreign language i understand is spanish.) uh, this is supposed to be about the food, huh? um, i had venison & it was slightly undercooked. that's all i really remember. in general, i was not overly impressed. our server was really nice, but the food just seemed okay. it's kind of pricey for fairly mundane food. i'm willing to give it another go, if only to try to recreate how good it was the very first time i went (& told my brother our parents were breaking up. heh).

    (3)

  • Brad A.

    Inconsistant food for our group, some things were great, others so-so. Still a fun lively place.

    (3)

  • Rick L.

    ((I've heard that this guy's restaurants (Tom Douglas) are supposed to be extraordinary, so I went and dined on each of his restaurants within three nights, and by the third night I decided my boyfriend had spent too much for too little.)) I ordered a burger, since this place seemed a little more laid back, and I actually really enjoyed it, even if real 'chefs' like this guy, don't really know how to give a burger the kick it needs. It tasted panfried, instead of cooked on a grill [though I'm sure it was], and the fries were just dreadful. My boyfriend had a chicken burger/sandwich thing, and it was kind of dry and altogether disappointing. The service was nice, and the place was richly decorated [at these prices, it's easy to see how he could]..

    (2)

  • kate q.

    Palace kitchen, your goat cheese fondue melts my heart! Good fries and pretty decent atmosphere. Oh, and the olive poppers are from Heaven. Why only 4 stars? There seems to be something a little corporate and hectic in the Palace's aura.

    (4)

  • Dave N.

    You know, I really was not that impressed by the food at this place. The decor, ambiance, and appeal of the Palace Kitchen is indisputable. But the food? Meh. One of us had the burger (mediocre, especially given the price), and the other an entree that we're having a hard time even recalling. Just... almost... blah. Not inedible by any means, but one should expect better. I've had a lot better in the bay area. I seem to remember that the food at the *old* Cyclops Cafe was markedly better and a whole lot cheaper.

    (2)

  • Elanie-May I.

    It was my foodie companion's turn to pick the place & since Matt's in the Market was booked once again for another private party [Please see my "Maximilien In The Market" review for specifics ( yelp.com/user_details?us… ).], she picked The Palace Kitchen. With that said, I've got two words for y'all. Tom. Douglas. Really, that's all that needs to be said. (I do so heart me a lil' Tom Douglas.) I could end the review right now & feel like I've done right by the world... errr, Yelp... however, for those of you who have yet to dine at one of his restaurants... well, this is for you. {Speaking of, as I entered the restaurant, imagine my surprise when he was there chatting it up w/ a couple of folks on the corner. I was running late so I chose not to cut in. [This time, Tom. This time. (Consider yourself warned.)]} Anyway, on to the food, shall we? *pause* Yes... yes, we shall. Appetizer: We shared five olive poppers which are basically an olive in dough served w/ a side of sour cream. Pretty good. My only suggestion would be there was just a lil' bit less dough since, in my humble opinion, the olive got a bit lost. Salad: I had the romaine lettuce w/ a light, yet flavorful Parmesan dressing & a gigantic crunchy garlic crouton that was a lil' smaller than the size of my clenched fist. [By the way, I don't know about the rest of y'all but I find that I judge a restaurant on their Caesar salad. With that said, the salad exceeded my expectations. (Caesar Cardini would be proud.)] Entree: I was craving seafood so I went with the grilled Idaho trout w/ lemon & Marcona almond [Cooked perfectly. Delicious. (Really. No foolin'.)] which comes w/ mashed potatoes & string beans. The string beans were just a lil' bit overcooked to my liking. {Oh yeah... before I forget... the trout's served whole. They'll ask you if you would like them to fillet it. In the immortal words of Nike... 'Just do it.' Own your lack of filleting prowess by letting the professionals do it. After all, they make it look so easy. [Thanks, Sue! (She did a wonderful job as well as being a great conversationalist.)] Not only that, but if you have them do it, it still looks like the whole trout you ordered sans skeleton. (Trust me when I tell ya... if I had chosen to "Just do it." myself, it would be a hot mess. *pause* And, yeah... it still would have bones.) Dessert: Even after all of the food mentioned thus far [I also had a few bites of my foodie companion's dishes. (Unfortunately, I've exceeded the maximum amount of characters for this here review but, trust me when I tell you, her food was also yummy.)], I was stuffed but I thought to myself, 'Self... I have to. Have to. For everyone on Yelp. I must.' I fought... nay, slogged through the pain... [Oh, who am I kidding? There was no being stuffed or slogging and/or pain involved. I had already planned ahead for dessert (Duh.), resulting in saving enough of my salad & entree to have an entire meal of leftovers.] & ordered the coconut cream pie w/ toasted coconut. Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah... do you like coconut cream pie? Well, if you do, you will not be disappointed in the slightest. Scrumptious. The toasted coconut is an especially nice touch. Truth be told, unless you have an allergy to coconut, cream, and/or pie, order it... you won't be sorry. Lastly, but certainly not leastly, the service was great (e.g. keeping glasses filled, order-taking, timeliness of our courses, checking back, etc.). Everyone was incredibly attentive & friendly. [Sidebar: A lil' bit about me... I can be... oh, how to say it?... ummm... fixated at times. And, by 'at times,' I mean, 'a lot of the time.' The reason why I mention this is because our server looked so familiar to me. I found myself in my head as opposed to enjoying the conversation, trying to remember where I knew her from. When she returned to take our order, I blurted out, 'I know you. Where do I know you from? Where have you worked in the past? Dance, monkey, dance.' Well, after the initial shock & forced dancing wore off, she was willing to let me drill her regarding her past job history. It turned out that I had frequented a former establishment that Renee had worked at. [She stuck in my mind for a reason, people. (She's good. Damn good.)] Not only that, but her customer service, both in & outside of the restaurant. *pause* What did you say... 'outside of the restaurant?' That simply cannot be, Elanie-May, on accountah they do not have outside dining.' Well, lemme tell ya... in my bloated stupor, I had inadvertently left my leftovers on the table. As my foodie companion & I walked towards my car, Renee ran (Oh, and did I mention... at the time of this writing, she's also with child?!) after us to bring me my forgotten leftovers. Thank you again, Renee... you're the best. [And, by the way, if you're still thinking of baby names... how about... oh, I don't know... Tom Douglas? (I'm just sayin'.)]

    (4)

  • Maus Y.

    Another Tom Douglas joint... Great place for drinks and late night dining. The crowd is also a good range- suits down to hippies. I've been there a few times and usually stick with a few small plates (wings, scallops, mussels) than an entree . I've heard good things about their burger and tried it last time. The patty was cooked medium-rare and very tasty, but a bit over-presented with a fancy bun.

    (4)

  • Zohal T.

    Went on a Saturday night around 10pm. Very dim and packed place. Great service. I told them I had 20 minutes to eat and they definitely served me well. Saw wood grilled beef tongue on their appetizer menu and had to try it because I had never seen or eaten that before. It was delicious. For dessert, I ordered the dahlia triple coconut cream pie and OMG I wanted the entire cake.

    (5)

  • jill b.

    I tend to land here most often when I'm in Seattle. First time was amazing and had oysters on the half shell and a burger...Burgers are great. Wine list is decent but haven't been impressed with my cocktails however nobody rivals 820 in PDX. 2nd time, the food was great and despite a fickle and argumentative cohort, I still enjoyed it. This recent visit was a happy occasion and just enjoyed the atmosphere and staff. I had halibut which I wasn't bowled over by but the corn on the cob was fabulous. I will continue to return!

    (3)

  • John C.

    Definitely loved this place but it's a bit pricey for what you get. I guess you pay for the atmosphere as well. The people here were dressy and looked upper class. I definitely would go back since it didn't have any small children at the time I went. When your paying a good amount for your food and drinks you should expect the place to be classy and not drowned with noisy children (leave them at home with a babysitter). The food was great but I gotta try the burger next time. Apparently its a popular item there.

    (4)

  • Zach E.

    The positives: They serve food late. My first evening in town when I was visiting for a job interview, my plane got me in at 10 PM on a Sunday. By the time I got around to looking for food and walked down to Lenora, it was around midnight, but they were still serving food. There are probably some other ones. Uh. The hamburger is pretty good, which it should be for $12. Good fries. Oh, and the bread really is quite good. I'm a huge fan, and the balsamic and olive oil dip complements it well. The negatives: Boring, mediocre food. Last time I went, the cheese plate had the tiniest little bits of cheese on it; worse, one of them was massively overripe, filling my nose with ammonia for a couple minutes after I tried it. There's not much excuse for this at a restaurant. Iffy service. Lousy value. Out the door for $75 after tip, with a hamburger, appetizer, and cheese plate. Unpleasant $10 glass of chardonnay and a pale ale were all we had to drink. For these prices, why eat here when places like Lark are around?

    (2)

  • R M.

    I even eat the condiments here.

    (5)

  • Karl H.

    My cousins from Holland (Zoetermeer, NL) were amazed that we american's would spend $13.00 on a burger. I basically had to apologize for the glutony that is the U.S and for President Bush all at once. Oh, and for tanking the global economy. What's funny is that my cousin pointed out that it certainly doesn't help that we charge $13.00 for a burger. With that being said we did end up spending a pretty penny on 4 great entree's, dessert, 2 bottles of wine and a few a cocktails. But, it was worth every penny. It was good food, with great service and a pretty cool venue to boot. Oh, and we had our celebrity citing with Tom D himself walking around and chatting up the tables. Too bad it was wasted on a couple of Dutch yahoo's that were constantly converting USD to EUR and letting their American cousin know how cheep everything is for them. I even think that my cousin said this must be what Canada is like for you american's. I said it used to be...

    (3)

  • P M.

    We took a trip from SoCal to Seattle a couple weekends ago and were disappointed with the food at first. We were even taken to Dicks because locals said it was better than In N Out. It turned out to be like a commercial where a restaurant shows small dry pre-made burgers as their lousy competitors. After that epic fail we were recommended by another local of Tom Douglas and his restaurants such as Serious Pie, Lola, and Palace Kitchen. After reading reviews on yelp we decided on Palace Kitchen because we wanted a piece of steak or meat to replace our bad after taste from Dicks. It was half a block from our hotel and it was one of the best meals we've ever had. Started with crab cakes, then hanger steak, royale burger, then the milk chocolate creme caramel. The burger was the best I've ever had. I was sad as it began to get closer to finishing it. The desert was so good that we ordered one to-go even after paying for our bill and ate it as soon as we got in our hotel room. The service was very friendly and the place was comfortable. During my stay in Seattle I did not think I'd ever come back but now I think I do.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    I don't really have anything to complain about: * We found street parking right outside the door. * We lucked into two seats at the bar while waiting for our table. * We had the kickass lavender goat cheese fondue with our cocktails. * We split the burger -- said to be one of the best (or THE best?) burgers in Seattle. It was plennnnnnnty tasty but the fries?!!? OH MY GOSH THE FRIES! * We split the cheese plate -- the boyfriend popped his cheese plate cherry right there in front of everyone! * We split the coconut cream pie -- given the amount of rich creaminess going on there (and considering I'd just plowed through fondue, french fries and cheese), even *I*, the QUEEN of all things coconut, couldn't get through half a piece. All in all, I can't think of a single reason to go four stars instead of five! Go Palace Kitchen, go!

    (5)

  • John M.

    This great place continues to be a family favorite! When my daughter has a couple days to visit from the east coast...it's always the same...let's go to the palace. Tom Douglas has a relatively simple menu, but the food is alway great!

    (4)

  • Robert -.

    The Pan Seared Mackerel Fillet starter was like: ka-kow! The Martha's Handcut Fettucini was like: Ka-Kow!! The Dahlia Triple Coconut Cream Pie was like: KA-KOW!!! 3 for 30 deal, baby! Eat it! Final note on the subject: I haven't eaten pig in about 15 years but after the waiter had to pardon his French just to describe the Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese Panna Cotta and after watch her go through damn near epileptic seizures over each bite... I had to try it. It was good- bacon for dessert- whowuddathunkit?

    (4)

  • Christine T.

    Enjoyed a late friday eve meal at the bar... she shoots she score's! Highly recommend the trout, and the giant garlic crouton salad arrived on a perfectly chilled plate (yes- those of us who care about such things notice.) Speaking of chilled, the highlight may have been the melon soup.. Nice Tini's and decent wine list...Nice selection of local red's. What I really wanted- not on the menu the beautiful mosiac rooster looming larger than life in the window.

    (4)

  • Larena H.

    Dear Tom, I love you and your restaurants like Lindsay Lohan loves her lawyers. My quality of life just wouldn't be the same without you in it. On my first (and only ... so far) visit to Palace Kitchen, I have to say I was disappointed. We were promptly seated next to that giant chicken. For those of us teens in the 90s who still watched cartoons, this amused me immensely. Oh my gosh! It's a giant chicken!!!! Put a bandanna and a cowboy hat on that thing, and nobody will notice it's a giant chicken. I took a photo sitting next to that chicken with a look of complete and utter shock at the presence of this giant chicken (this is an Animaniacs reference for those of you who have no clue what I am talking about). I don't know if the chicken already had a name, but I named him Chicken Boo. We ordered the lavender goat cheese fondue. It grew on me as we ate it and once we mixed it. Then it spit at me. No, really. The tealight candle was a bit off base, and seemed to bring an uneven burn to the fondue pot. I tried to fix the tea light, but it just wouldn't fit properly due to some imperfection in the bottom portion. It bubbled and spit some cheese at me several times. Fortunately I was wearing a leather jacket covering my arms, so there was no harm done. Some of the bread dippers were charred too. I ordered a cherry blossom to drink. I had to send it back. It was completely unpalatable. I ordered the salad with the crab (I can't seem to find the name of it on your menu online). That thing was minuscule. Considering this was my second attempt to get a proper dinner that night, I was disappointed at the size. My s/o just laughed at me when that thing came out, and I couldn't help but laugh too. He knew how hungry I was and how hard I had tried to get some decent food that night. It had sort of become an epic joke of the night. Don't get me wrong, the salad was incredibly tasty, but I just wish there was more of it. One of my former bosses from Texas had the best response for when this sort of thing happened. He would say "That's the baby, but where is the daddy?!" Of course this is only funny if you read that with a thick Southern accent playing in your mind. All in all, I still left the palace feeling hungry. Our waitress was friendly and she did take the drink off the bill. It always pains me to send a drink back when I just can't drink it. It feels like alcohol abuse to me to waste good alcohol!

    (3)

  • Roslynn M.

    Last night I had the burger and fries. The burger was juicy and hot. Really hot. I almost had to let it cool a bit. It was really delicious and flavorful.

    (4)

  • Matt S.

    I just got home from a pretty awesome dinner at this place. Upon arriving, we were informed it would be a 45 minute wait for our party of 5. While waiting at the bar, the unbelievably friendly hostess came over every 5-10 minutes with a status update on our tables, and was as helpful as could be. Drinks were solid, and when we finally made it to our table, the food was good too. The 'mini carnivore' sandwiches were basically beef tartare on crustini, and were pretty good. Duck confit appetizer was also recommended. My dinner of grilled trout was well cooked, though could have probably been better seasoned. The restaurant, however, was wonderfully decorated. The scene is great, not pretentious at all, and for it being so pack was a very reasonable noise level. I would definitely recommend it, and next time I hope I get to try their late-night breakfast...

    (4)

  • Dave K.

    I don't really give out 5 stars, but Palace is close. I think it is the best of Tom D's places. Servers are great, they know their stuff. No question goes un-answered. My favorite is to ask, "what's good?". They will never lead you astray. The food is always good. I have never eaten something that I did not like. Last night I had a pork dish that was perfectly smokey with creamy grits and brussel sprouts. Yum! My wife always gets the plin, which is great but overpriced. We still order it. They often have an arugula salad on the menu, the arugula is from a local lady who grows it on Beacon Hill. It is the best, spiciest arugula you will ever taste. If arugula is on the menu, find out if it is from the lady on the hill, you won't be sorry. Sit at the bar, Leah will take great care of you. Totally worth it!

    (4)

  • Stacy T.

    **Let me preface this by saying the 2 stars are a result of poor service** So it's a week later, and my boyfriend and I wanted another late night meal, this time after many drinks at the Pike Pub and Brewery. This time, we both decided on the steak & eggs and shared a bowl of Spring Onion soup. So first, the soup was stellar. It was like a french onion soup, but much lighter and without the bread on top. If it's ever on the menu, I'd highly recommend it. Now, the steak and eggs were once again amazing. The steak was medium rare as it should be and the eggs were perfect. This time, the potatoes though were more liked fried potato cakes. At first glance, I was a little skeptical, but one bite changed my opinion very quickly. They were soft in the middle, mashed with some chunks, but the outside was crunchy. The best part was that the outside crust tasted like HAM!! I don't know how, but it did. They tasted just as good, if not better, the next day! So the food was great, but my experience was greatly compromised by the waitstaff. At one point, my boyfriend and I had stopped working on our food. The 3 servers on staff were sitting at the front of the restaurant near the door just chatting with each other. I kept looking over in their direction and not once, did our server glance our way. This was such a turn off to our evening. I know we hadn't eaten too much of our entrees, but just a quick look in our direction would have made it obvious we were no longer eating. Ugh. So unfortunately, this drops my rating for this visit to 2 stars. I'd give the food 4 stars!

    (2)

  • Denice M.

    From the moment I first walked by, I felt the large chicken in the window beckoning to me--"come in, take us for a spin." This was the only restaurant of the Tom Douglas dynasty of which I had not been. Then finally, eureka! A work sponsored dinner! Yippee! The chicken awaits! The table ordered several appetizers, including the chicken wings, ravioli, lavender fondue, and tuna pate. By far, the best part of the whole evening was the chicken wing (sorry, little chicken-in-the-window friend). Not your typical wing, but rather just wood fired grilled--no sauce, no battter--it ain't needed. Superb! Tablemates raved about the ravioli as well. Tuna pate was ok. I then had the Whole Oregon Trout, substituting spinach for kale. Yum! The waitress also filleted my fish for me at the table--quick as a whip. I tried to get her to feed me too, but I guess that was a little weird. Nice preparation, nice taste, not too heavy. Others had the burger--allegedly the best burger in town. They were not disappointed. The creamy pasta with Berkshire bacon looked heavenly. Then dessert--the hazlenut pudding is fantastic, and of course, the coconut cream pie (you can get mini ones at Dahlia Bakery so you don't feel so badly about calories). Quite a treat!

    (4)

  • Lanny K.

    Dear Tom Douglas, I heart you. I heart everything about you. I love that, in a city that shuts down between 8 and 10 on weekends, you're open for dinner at 11:30. We walked in here and were seated in a nice table with the nicest server I've had in this frosty city in years. We intended to split four or five appetizers and a burger and she was ready with menu opinions that were not one time condescending or pushy. We drank our drinks and the food came out - now, i'm expecting a few plates, but they actually split our apps for us. It was great. EVEN THE BURGER! THEY CUT IT IN HALF! IT WAS AWESOME! Bleu Cheese burger FTW. Tom Douglas, you classy bastard. I love you. I'm gonna go buy some of your rubs now, i'm just so into it.

    (5)

  • Anna G.

    My husband and I went here for our 2 year anniversary. It was a Monday night so we were seated quickly. Our table however was very randomly placed between a booth and a round table (you'd have to see it). We felt a random and like we were intruding on the people next to us. We were by a window though! The food was good. I had a pork dish w/ grits! I liked the grits the best! haha! My husband had the burger because we heard it was good. It was. I didn't eat too much of it because it was medium rare and I'm pregnant. The fries were my fave! Perfect skinny crispiness. 3 stars because the food should be AMAZING for the price. We almost didn't get dessert because we already spent more than what we thought we would...but we did and it was worth it. Blackberry Cobbler. I loved the crust so much. I want it right now actually.

    (3)

  • Sarah D Z.

    Great place for dinner. The ambiance is candle-lit, complete with beautiful chandeliers and dark, rich red walls. The food is stellar as well. You get a lot of bang for your buck if you order the burger, which is enormous, and the seemingly endless mound of fries. I myself enjoyed the chicken breast with mashes potatoes and legumes, which was outstanding. To top thing off, the coconut pie was to die for.

    (5)

  • Casey A.

    That was a tasty burger. GF really liked the beet salad, chicken, and her cocktail. My fries were a-ight, nothing special, but the burger w/ blue cheese was damn good. Atmosphere is cool, place was hoppin but we got a table without too long of a wait, staff was friendly, beer was cold...good stuff. A little pricey, but good.

    (4)

  • Tony B.

    Great food! Went to Seattle for a 4 day weekend and stayed downtown. Ended up eating at Palace Kitchen 2 of the 4 nights we were in Seattle. The food was fantastic. The burger is a must try. Get's a little crowded so I suggest you go early or make plans. Would definitely make this a repeat hang out if I lived in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Thu T.

    our friend say we had to try one of the local chef's restaurant. I ordered the kobe appetizer.. small 5 pieces but every bite was ooo soo goood! My friend order the burger.. HUGH w/ string fries. I love them string fries...They have their usually beer selection and the waitress was nice enough to squeeze us into the very very small bar area to eat because there was a 30 min wait for dining. 30 min is long after traveling 4 hrs and finding yourself starving..

    (4)

  • Tonya N.

    Ok whats the deal... bummmer! another Tom Douglas restaurant that just isnt what i expect. My fave of his would be Lola's hands down. Went here for steak and their burger. Have heard rave reviews for years and was not overly impressed. The Good: Very nice restaurant layout, great corner location, nice dark ambiance. Service was good, not great. Just good. The A -OK: Steak was tender but cold, mash potatoes nothing special... The burger was extremely heavy, high quality juicy meat but after 2 bites, its just meat and more meat. Not really a balance of flavors. The fries were nothing memorable. The reason to go: Coconut cream pie! Man this dessert just doesnt get old. It was good 5 years ago and its still blows me a way now. I wish i had the receipe... DElish.

    (3)

  • Shelby W.

    I went here last night just before going to a Kenny G. concert at Jazz Alley. When we walked in we were greeted with a smile and were told it would be a half hour wait. They showed a very small corner of the bar that had just enough room for us while we waited to be seated. I ordered a margarita from the drink list which I didn't care for too much. I had the chicken wings. We asked before we ordered how many wings do you get and they said 3 but their full wings. I was surprised to see the wings were huge. Of course there has to be a but involved. They were huge but dry and not very flavorful. I also felt that for how big the wing was it was still mostly bone and not as much meat as you'd think. My dad had the shrimp and grits. He said he thought it was pretty good. I also tried a couple of the muscles. The sauce they had it in wasn't very flavorful but the muscles were pretty moist and still relatively tasteful.

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    Had the salmon, served on mashed potatoes swimming in what looked like clarified butter. Topped with a mixture of Manila clams and capers, the flavor was pleasantly unique, but perhaps not $27 worth of unique. The meal was tasty, but the value proposition was off. I don't know if I'd come back as there are so many other places in Seattle to get amazing salmon for a more reasonable price. Service was good

    (3)

  • Yiling W.

    A little expensive, but definitely tasty. Worth considering a return to for the regular menu or another 30 for 30/Dine Around Seattle option. They need to add one of those heavy curtains around the entrance to keep the draft out on chilly nights.

    (3)

  • Tori H.

    good food good drinks loud on busy nights good sangria

    (4)

  • Mason M.

    I had the worst experience the first time I went here. They microwaved my scallops. They MICROWAVED my scallops. But you know what, they redeemed themselves by comping our meal, giving us a $100 gift card and by making excellent food on our next visit. I was really happy with their customer service. And I love their goat cheese fondue. Like I would slit my wrists if they stopped making it. Would it be a cry for help? Probably.

    (4)

  • Garret A.

    Absolutely love this place. My personal favorite TOM D. joint. The atmosphere is awesome with open kitchen and horseshoe bar. They squeeze screw drivers and grey hounds from fresh citrus right on the bar. It so cool to see 3 complete oranges sliced into halves and pressed the old fashioned way on top of ice and vodka. YUM! Free fresh pistachios on the bar at all times is a nice touch. "Mixed Nuts at a bar? Ewww... " your thinking? NO! You get your own bowl of fresh pistachios when you sit down, and a cup to discard shells in, then they are thrown away the moment you get up and they put out news ones. All the food is awesome, and the dishes are extremely thoughtful, however I recommend the Hangar Steak or my personal favorite the PALACE BURGER. Made from Fillet and served with Blue Cheese cooked medium rare, my personal favorite burger in the city, that I have to order almost every time I come here. And I don't EVER order burgers. My last meal there started off with 2 bottled of Pinot $66.00 from the line list and a selection of five cheeses from the formage board, followed up with an AWESOME "white salad" which had apples/endives/walnuts and finished up with the burger. Awwww.. bliss. Not the cheapest meal at 150.00, but it doesn't feel weird paying a 150.00 tab with a 2 burgers on it. Its that good!! Try it.. One more awesome thing about this place, is that after 11pm you can come in an order a late night breakfast. They change it about once a week, but going into this place at 1230 after some boozing and having a chantrell mushroom omellette over roasted red potatos is just sick!! Finally.. Ask for waiter DAVID P. if you got there. The man is a food service savant, who will entertain you and feed you to your hearts delight. Thanks TD, for awesome and unique Seattle restaurants.

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    This was the 3rd Tom Douglas restaurant that I had. Good stuff obviously, but in a town that is increasing it's population of sensational gastro-stops, Palace Kitchen seems to be riding solely on the name of it's maker rather than it's culinary craft. Douglas' work is simply put, very good. However "very good" in this blooming food town is simply not good enough. The wood grilled chicken wings were certainly tasty but as inspiring and innovative as Britney Spears' new album. The spiced duck breast was again tasty, but was nothing that would warrant a 2nd visit. Flirting with excellence is a prerequisite for the best Seattle restaurants. Palace Kitchen must be flirting with something (because lots of people seem to like it), but it's definitely not excellence.

    (2)

  • Eric S.

    Basically there is no way to go wrong at any of Tom Douglas's restaurants. The Palace Kitchen is fantastic. We had an event held here, and it is just a perfect location. Cool brick interior, insanely good food, and incredible service. Check it out if your downtown shopping, or hanging out.

    (5)

  • Wayne C.

    had the lamb shank. damn it was good. was going to try friends' ravioli and arctic char, but the lamb left me with no room for anything else, but they said they were also fantastic, so i'll have to take their word for it.

    (4)

  • Jeff W.

    Consistently very good. Arguably one of the best spots for burgers in Belltown, the cheese fondue is to die for. OVerall a great place for a quick meal at all hours and a good place for some cocktails, definitely try the cadillac margarita.

    (4)

  • Jen M.

    Such an amazing menu. Chicken wings are bomb diggity. Also: fried cheese olives. Holy cow. Oh and pistacho bar nuts. Pretty much the perfect place.

    (5)

  • Jenn B.

    Really nice restaurant! It was more expensive than we thought it was going to be for the two dollar signs rating (it's about $10-15 for an appetizer and $20-30 per plate for entrees, so it's hard to get out of there without spending at least $40 per person after factoring in drinks and dessert), but we were very satisfied with the food all the same. We had the squash blossoms to start - really unique combination of flavors, and totally delicious. For entrees, my husband had the cheeseburger and I had the carrot ravioli. So good! It came topped with leeks, sweet peas, and pistachios. My only criticism is that the olive oil dressing was a little over-done, borderline greasy, but I was able to tilt my plate and sort of collect the excess away from the bits I wanted to eat. We decided to have the coconut cream pie for dessert, since we'd read a good review about it, but it didn't really hold up. The pie was just sweet on sweet in flavor, which I'm sure some people like but it wasn't very refined. I wouldn't order it again.

    (4)

  • Libby C.

    Great drinks, delicious appetizers and friendly service. Why the 3-stars? I couldn't eat my entree it was so salty. It was one of only two vegetarian entrees and it was simply terrible. I had a friend take a bite to make sure I wasn't crazy. It was so bad I actually sent it back. I never send anything back but when you're paying $25 for an entree you want to eat it! I do have to say the staff handles it wonderfully and took it off of my tab. We paid over $200 for great drinks, appetizers ONE delicious entree and one dessert. I doubt I'll be back.

    (3)

  • Rachel L.

    I have mixed feelings about this T.D. restaurant. Atmosphere. Stellar. Warm, inviting, and really pleasant. Equally perfect for a small group or an intimate dinner. Service. Our server was helpful, with a nice dose of humor, and seemed to take our feedback seriously. Food. Eh. This is where I'm torn. I chose a vegetarian plate with mushrooms, leeks, and rice noodles. It arrived on a large plate and looked ridiculously small. I was a pretty letdown -- and hungry! My companions all ordered meat plates, which arrived with plenty of protein to fill you up. Everyone shared a little bit of their meat so I wouldn't feel hungry at the end of the meal. I'm not vegetarian, but I definitely feel vegetarians get shafted at Palace Kitchen. As for the meat dishes, here was the feedback from my companions: -The pork chop was flavorful, but dry. -The fish was bland, but well-cooked. -The burger was great all-around. -The half chicken was more than enough to feed a single person and had great flavor. Overall, I'm hesitant to say I would give it a second try. I wasn't overly impressed with this Tom Douglas creation.

    (3)

  • Poulina K.

    You can never go wrong with most Tom Douglas establishments in the Emerald City and Palace Kitchen has been around for a long time. I don't understand how I haven't reviewed it before... After visiting a showing at an art gallery, our small group wanted dinner and cocktails and Palace kitchen was just a few blocks away - done. We easily grabbed a table without reservations. The space felt warm and smelled amazing. It managed to be upscale without becoming old and stuffy. Service was wonderful, it felt like a neighborhood restaurant you visit every weekend. Cocktails and meals can be adjusted to any dietary or finicky whim, without making you feel like a pain in the rear. Now on to the menu. We wanted to taste a bunch of small plates and most of them were a win: - Black Mussels: Locally sources, gently steamed in a rich tomato cream broth with fennel and spices. Served with crusty grilled bread. This is a full meal, folks. - Wood grilled chicken wings: I am not sure what kind of magic juice these pieces are marinated in, but damn - it's delicious! Coriander cream brings a nice balance to the flavor packed wings. - Local Cheese Sampler ( 5 varieties): Cheeses were tasty and offered a nice array from creamy to pungent, however accompaniments left something to be desired. - Broccoli Soup: It would be more appropriate to call it a broccoli pure. I found the texture to be too thick, and once it started cooling down, I kept finding chunks of cheese. Flavor was good, but I won't be ordering this dish again. - Pan fried Berkshire pork schnitzel: A nice juicy cutlet with some pleasantly surprising additions of escargot and wine poached egg. All in all a very pleasant meal and great drinks.

    (4)

  • Peter M.

    One of the best pasta dishes of my life... and I'm 52. Ate at the bar. Great service. Good wine. I will return.

    (5)

  • Ace T.

    The food is amazing here and they have late night full menu :) also nice Ambiance great music nice bar staff very attentive and friendly :)

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    If you haven't been to Palace -- GO! If you have then GO AGAIN. The menu, wine/beer/cocktail selection is fantastic and the service is always friendly. My highlights: The Best Burger in Seattle, Lavender & goat cheese fondue, late-nite curry.

    (5)

  • Nate S.

    Ive eaten here more times then i can count. This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. From the flamed blackened chicken, to the curry corner, to the best burger ive ever had, to the best cake i have ever tasted. Ive eaten everywhere in Seattle, i tour a lot, and always stop here after a concert. Their Ginger Beer is the best in town. I love the dark, peaceful setting. This is by far the best place in Seattle to dine. Seattle is honestly blessed with this place. Its located perfectly, and has unique perfect hours for late night dinning. This place deserves 10 Stars.

    (5)

  • Jim C.

    This was by far the best mean of our vacation.... I know rotisserie chicken sound bland, but this was anything but bland.... Service was Awesome, Food was Awesome, and the coconut pie was to die for.....

    (5)

  • W B.

    Another one of Tom Douglas's fine establishments and the food doesn't disappoint. We arrived before a show at Jazz Alley. They don't take reservations unless you have a party of six or more, but 6:3m on a week night still had plenty of space for our party of three. I don't know what it is about some restaurants, but this one suffers from having the lights so low it's impossible to read the menu without hauling out your cell phone and turning on the flashlight. Damn it was dark inside. We had appetizers, mussels, buffalo mozzarella, blackened chicken wings and bread. The pecan bread was delicious! I could have sucked on the chicken wings the rest of the evening they were oh so tasty and the mussels were yummy. The mozzarella was fine, but I'll likely order something else next tiime, it was nothing special. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Vicki L.

    Really happy with the private room for our group of 10. No extra fee. Great service, good food, nice vibe.

    (4)

  • Bill H.

    I have been a long-term customer of the Palace Kitchen (I have probably eaten there at least 20 times over the past 10 years), but I think the whole Tom Douglas chain is getting a little long in the tooth. We ordered bread, ravoli, brussel sprouts, and beets. Everything was swimming in oil, at least the bread you had the option of dipping it in the oil. First, they brought out the ravioli, which was really our entree first without the bread. Had to ask for the bread. Then half way thought the ravioli they brought out the vegable dishes also. I should have told them the order, but I thought it was obvious. The brussel sprouts were the best, but the beets were covered in oil and cheese. I had nightmares that night of an obese Tom Douglas giving me an IV of olive oil and telling me my death would be painless, but euphoric. The thrill is gone is baby.

    (3)

  • scott m.

    I heard the locals go here, and now I know why... Good vibe, nice bar, AWESOME FOOD!!! The guys in the kitchen definitely know what they are doing! I had the mussels, and I must say they were the best I ever had! I also had the palace burger. Cooked exactly the way I asked medium rare, perfect! We also had the fondue, and buffalo mozzarella salad, which were also great. Almost forgot desert, we had the lavender creme brûlée with a shortbread cookie, so good! Our server, Jennifer was great. She is very nice, and wasn't overbearing. Overall, I must say being in the food business myself, The Palace Kitchen know what they are doing. Great job guys!

    (5)

  • Doctor S.

    Pros: dark, romantic atmosphere open late Cons: waaay overpriced small portion sizes it's a Tom Douglas restaurant... Ok, I've only been here once, but as they say, it's the 1st impression that's the most important. It should also say something that I won't be going back here again. The food was average. Perhaps maybe a bit better than average. But taken as a whole, when you factor in the price, it definitely becomes below average. I mean, come on, would I pay this much for so little food? I guess I just don't have that much disposable income. Or want to say that I sent Tom Douglas' grandchildren to Harvard. To say that Tom Douglas 'sold himself out' would be an understatement. Is he trying to be like Wolfgang Puck or Martha Stewart or what?

    (2)

  • shelley l.

    Service is excellent, location great pretty inside. Chicken great, chicken wings fab. I have 1 word for the trout I had SALT SALT SALT could not eat it.

    (2)

  • Nuri K.

    Though it was a welcome respite from the pouring rain one late night in August (summer in Seattle, my ass), Palace Kitchen felt like it was missing something, a feeling that reverberated in a surprisingly large number of places we sampled in Seattle. I find something unpleasant in the decor and ambience that I can't pinpoint, other than the fact that it was quite dim and they were trying too hard to recreate a chic, rustic-yet-modern steakhouse atmosphere. Service was adequate, but a bit cold. The olive poppers were fun, but nothing special, and smaller than anything I could have imagined. Two things that are worthy of mentioning are the great cucumber cocktail we had (cucumbers muddled with sugar, then shaken with vodka, lemon and simple syrup and ice), which was impossibly refreshing and quite possibly among the top five summer cocktails; and my entree of corn cakes with corn custard, served atop a salad of heirloom pearl tomatoes and wilted greens. The custard was especially breathtaking, combining a silky gelatinous texture with a slightly sweet, fully savory, altogether golden mouthfeel, and the silkiness played perfectly against the pan-fried corn cakes, which were drier and, well, cake-ier. Unfortunately, as I am extremely late in reviewing my visit, they no longer carry the item on their menu. As there are so many great restaurants available in Seattle, I don't imagine myself revisiting Palace Kitchen. But I'm glad I went, if only for the amazing corn cakes, and a couple hours of prolonged driness from that damned Seattle rain.

    (3)

  • Aaron D.

    Besides having the BEST blood orange margarita that I have ever had, I nnever have anything on teh menu I dont LOVE! The staf is genearrlyvery nice, helpful and always, yes, always on top of it. LOVE it!

    (5)

  • John B.

    I had the goat cheese and lavender fondue w/ grilled bread and fresh apples - yowza!!!!! I then need something a little lighter for the entree - I went with the Parmesan dressing salad over romaine and one huge crouton (and their famous rotisserie chicken over it). A definite hit - would highly recommend!! Will definitely go again when I am in town"

    (4)

  • Kelsey F.

    If an all-American sort bar and grill got it on with Tom Douglas, this would be their love-child. The food: your "all-American", almost bar-esque fare with a decidedly local twist. You can find your hot wings, but they'll be grilled. You can find your poppers, but they will be kalamata olives instead of jalapenos. You can find your burger, but it'll be local, organic beef from Oregon. You can find your chicken, but it'll pretty much rock your world in ways your world has never been rocked. The menu is printed daily and changed often to reflect the season and what's locally fresh. The chicken with kumquats that someone mentioned was changed to chicken with cranberries, with that same coco salt, brussel sprouts, and yukon mashed potatoes. Perhaps a wee bit better than with the kumquats. (Also, do yourself a favor and order the crab cakes for starters.) The drinks: creative and tasty. In the most recent trip, I had the pleasure of drinking a satsuma margarita. Yum. The atmosphere: the tables are lit by candles, the decor is eclectic, and the kitchen is open, surrounded by a U-shaped bar, so it's going to be more than a little noisy. If you're looking for soft, romantic conversation, I'd suggest another place. If you're looking to people watch and enjoy the controlled chaos, you will love this place. The service: Amazing. Non-intrusive without forgetting you all together. We had to ask for water, but our glasses never went below the half-way mark without a young man coming by and refilling them for us. Everyone's friendly. When we ordered dessert (a warm chocolate truffle dessert with a pinot noir ice cream and a pear and huckleberry tart with ginger biscuit and lemon verbana ice cream), we discovered that one of the two was not available at that moment. The server comped the replacement dessert (caramel apple sorbet), which was very sweet and not necessary. For the record, if you see the chocolate truffle tart and pinot noir ice cream on the menu, you need to try it. Amazing. They supposedly open at 5pm, but you can be seated at about 4:45pm. Go early to assure a seat will happen. Our secret - order two appetizers, one entree to split with the person you're with (if you tell them you're splitting it, they will divide it into equal portions on separate plates for you in advance), and then get two desserts. One is NOT enough.

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    My wife and I chose to dine at Palace Kitchen to celebrate our wedding anniversary and liked that it's next door to Jazz Alley, where we were going to see a show. We liked the restaurant's ambiance and inerior design. Our server was knowledgable and very patient in answering all of the questions that we posed to her about the menu items. I desired a vegetarian dish, so I ordered Martha's Tagliatelle, which I thought was very tasty. My wife wanted the Whole Idaho Trout prepared in the way described in the restaurant's online menu; however, the restaurant was preparing a slightly different version of the entree last night (8/25). The server inquired with the staff, and informed my wife they would prepare the sauce that she was so looking forward to trying. When the trout arrived, the server cut the head and tail from the whole farm-raised trout and filleted it at the table. My wife enjoyed the meal very much. For dessert, we shared the peach cobbler, which included a scoop of wonderful vanilla ice cream. The cobbler was baked to order, and we learned that the ice cream was made by Palace Kitchen. The dessert was enjoyable. I'm a stickler about bathroom cleanliness, so I'm glad to report that both restrooms were clean and orderly.

    (4)

  • laura f.

    of all he places out of seattle that we chose to have a great meal at... i'm so glad it was this one. we came in looking like... lord knows what after the a's/mariner's game on sat night. we were seated immediately at a table in the window. we had: clams in white wine with bacon goats cheese and lavender fondue red wine beer out.standing. if they had just kept bring those two items over and over again i probably would've exploded. the fondue was AMAZING. the slices of apple really brought out the lavender and the bread made for an excellent way to sop up some leftover clam broth. definitely a memorable meal - and if we are ever back in seattle i'm sure we will stop in again.

    (5)

  • Peter K.

    First class in every way. Had the chicken wings. I almost cried, they were so good. "Where have you been all my life?" Served in about 5 minutes after my order went in; screamingly hot and perfect. My saliva glands water now just thinking of them. After ripping them to shreds like a caveman, I started looking for a handy wipe. Instantly some fellow appeared, like a magic genie, with a hot hand towel. Giant tip reflected my uber- satisfaction with the Kitchen. Hats off.

    (5)

  • D C.

    Looking on Yelp for restaurants close to my hotel, I quickly settled on the Palace Kitchen. The reviews all looked good, so I figured I didn't have anything to lose. And I didn't lose anything. But the meal was okay, nothing to write home about. I didn't see how it could be a five-star place. The staff was good, attentive without being overbearing. I ordered a cocktail which was nothing fantastic, but which wasn't bad either. I noticed that several reviewers called out the Palace Burger. I wasn't walking in thinking that I'd order it, but the rest of the menu just wasn't calling out to me. I wasn't in a steak mood, the lone pair of salads looked rather pedestrian. The whole menu, with the exception of the cheese selection, looked rather pedestrian. I probably should've ordered the cheese and tried to talk them into finding a vegetable to give me with it, but the burger had been talked up enough that I thought it was a worthwhile choice. They say that they serve the burger medium rare, which is my preferred doneness. But when I got it, it was definitely on the well-done side of medium. The fries were far overcooked, definitely closer to burnt than to merely crispy. If this is really what constitutes the best burger in Seattle, you guys are really missing out.

    (3)

  • Bryan C.

    I had burger and fries. Awesome. I know it sounds simple, but once you try it you will see there is nothing simple about it. It is a very sophisticated burger and fries, but not pretentious. Trust me meat eater, you're gonna like it.

    (4)

  • John W.

    Tom Douglas has a plethora of great restaurants here in the Seattle area, and this is no exception. The service was very attentive, and they have quite the wine list. In addition, one of the dishes we ordered was trout with toasted hazelnuts. It reminded me of going camping, fishing and grilling the fish over an open fire- just in a nice restaurant. As any good chef knows, fresh and local is the key, and this place conforms to that great standard.

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    Thank you yelpers! I can always rely on yelp reviews when vacationing in Seattle. Ok....now to the review. Palace Kitchen....great service....HANDS DOWN! Our waiter was friendly and bubbly! It makes the dinner more exciting and enjoyable! Sure people have reviewed about the waiters making cheesy comments, but it's ok. It just shows that they are enthusiastic and have personality. What's wrong with that? We had the Penn Cove Mussels Roasted in Fire.....WOW! A meal in itself. There must have been at least 30+ mussels on the plate! The spanish chorizo adds a nice spicy kick to the wonderful flavor! A large appetizer that barely left room for the main course. Washington Chicken.....again SUPERB! The waiter told us it was soaked 24 hours in a brine, rotisseried, and the grilled over their apple wood grill. TENDER, JUICY, and DAMN GOOD! I had potato croquettes with buffalo mozzarella. Covered with pine nuts..mmm. I nearly licked the bowl. A definate compliment to the chef. I didn't feel like eating meat...so this was my compromise. The dessert. Can't forget the dessert. Had the Washington Peach Pie with peach sorbet....made from hand....from scratch...as the waiter stated..."with love." SUPER GOOD! This place is classy/hip. A nicely dim atmosphere with some gourmet snazz to it. It's moderately pricy, but doesn't hurt the wallet that bad. The service and the flavor is worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Dexter G.

    Food was delicious! Granted it was restaurant week and the wait was long but we were able to find a spot at the bar until we were seated. Friendly wait staff gave great dessert recommendations. The timing between each course was perfect. The price for 3 courses was very reasonable. I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Je B.

    Very dissapointed by my group's (14 people) experience last night. We occupied 1 table by the bar last night, and were told we would not sit there because ALL tables in the whole restaurant were reserved for people who were dining, and not for people just having drinks. The restaurant was practically empty, it was 10 pm day before Christmas Eve. Unbelievable.

    (1)

  • Agnes A.

    My boyfriend and I walked in hoping that this might be the restaurant that will actually have some exquisite food that I had been longing to find in Seattle but that did not happen or maybe it was just not the right night for us there. When we first arrived I did like the atmostphere, the bar setting and the lighting which was dark and very cozy. We also met other people there, and we started out with crispy pig ear, it sounded horrible at first but it really wasn't that bad except for the sauce, they need to come up with a better sauce that compliment this appetizer something that is not too creamy or too rich. I ordered lamb shank which was on the special menu it was really good but the side dish again did not compliment the lamb, it was too rich, too creamy and it tasted very strong, just too many things going on at ounce in my mouth when I first tasted it, this could've been an outstanding dish too. The lamb already has a strong after taste to begin with, why would they serve it with a side dish that also has a strong flavor? My boyfriend ordered the burger, he asked for it to be cooked medium but he ended up getting rear, the french fries were soggy and it looked like it had been sitting on the counter far too long that or someone else left over. I was not satisfied with the food, the menu looked exquisite too bad the execution and the taste wasn't.

    (2)

  • cat b.

    In order of fabulousness: 1) Creme caramel: Best I've ever had. My new favorite--it's superior to the coconut cream pie, exactly as our waitress claimed. 2) French fries: Heavenly, I could have eaten buckets of them. Outshined my burger. 3) Crab cakes: Dahlia still serves my favorite version, but these were served with a lovely green sauce that tasted like jalapeno pesto. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table, and tried the crabcakes. My husband doesn't even LIKE crab cakes, but he loved these. They were chock full o' crab and fried crunchy on the outside. I keep dreaming about the green sauce that came on the side...I need to know what's in it, because it's amazing. Usually, I'm picky about sauces and I prefer to taste my food rather than have it drowning in any sauce. This was different. I could have bathed in that damn sauce. It genuinely made the crab cakes better. I considered licking the plate. We had watched the kitchen crank out tons of burgers--and I'd heard their burgers are the best, so we went with it. I ordered mine medium rare, per their recommendation, and my husband ordered his medium. Mine was pretty pink throughout--I like it that way anyway--but my husband's was overdone--no pink at all. He regretted his decision. Honestly, I ignored my burger for the most part, because I fell in love with the fries. Amazing. Imagine if the fries at Dick's went upscale and were crunchier, and not greasy at all. Really, really good. I like Dick's fries too, but they make me feel like I have to huddle over them like a hyena and just start snarfing. The Palace fries are civilized but GOOD. I even ate a few with a fork. I finished half of my food (all the fries I could stuff down my gullet) and we ordered dessert. I'm a devotee of the coconut cream pie, but I've had a LOT of it lately (you don't want to know) and I felt like I had to try the World Famous Creme Caramel. My mom and most Japanese women are aficionados of creme caramel (AKA "purin", which is supposed to sound like "pudding", I think?). I grew up having it for dessert, trying to make it (total pain in the ass, just making the caramel, even). When it arrived, it looked normal enough. And then I took a bite. It was like eating silk. The texture was ethereal--creamy, smooth, not heavy, but rich and gorgeous. The caramel sauce was sweet but not too sweet. Huckleberries were served on the side, but like my burger, they kind of got dissed--I was too busy raving over the main attraction. We will definitely return...I have to make a meal out of the fries and the creme caramel. Like all Tom Douglas' restaurants, the service was impeccable yet friendly.

    (4)

  • Jen B.

    I was really looking forward to eating here but was utterly disappointed. My first Tom Douglas restaurant experience was Serious Pie a few years back and I loved it and was excited to check out more of his places. Palace Kitchen is very open and inviting and has a huge bar in the middle. Overall, I was impressed with the decor. The food, however, was a different story. To be fair, we came here late night so the menu was limited. We had the crispy pig ears which were so greasy and heavily salted that I couldn't bring myself to eat them. We also had the burger which was decent but not what I would expect from a Tom Douglas restaurant. I'll give this place another chance next time I'm in town, since judging by the reviews it seems that it deserves another shot.

    (2)

  • Taylor L.

    I'm pretty sure that The Palace Kitchen will be catering in my heaven. After watching the pre-Broadway showing of Catch Me If You Can (watch it if you get the chance, it was FABULOUS), my family and I headed over to The Palace Kitchen to get some after hours tasties. The atmosphere in The Palace Kitchen was very chill and inviting with nice decor and moody lighting. Being in there made me feel like one of the cool kids. However, it wasn't until I saw the menu that I got really excited. Everything on it just sounded so creatively delicious. All of the culinary concepts were unique and fun. Well, not surprisingly everything that I tried was utterly scrumptious, and I cannot wait until I'm back in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Gina T.

    Apple turnip ravioli with a light creamy sauce greens and hazelnuts... need I say much more, no... but I will. Share that with a frutti sangria and you have a rich taste of creative indulgence without feeling too guilty. This is one of those dishes I went out on an edge ordering but upon first bite it all made sense. Tom Douglas knows what he's doing using fresh seasonal fare in a rustic original way. You can tell this dish pays close attention to flavors combos and textures with the creamy sauce and bite from the hazelnuts. I was pondering over the happy hour menu and can tell you I will be trying this place again for that menu alone.

    (4)

  • Karen P.

    OMG. We ate here on our last night in Seattle, and I feel terrible that I haven't written a review until now, two weeks later. This place was fabulous! The locovores in the group really appreciated the fantastic selection of local, and semi-local vegetables and meats. But, honestly, even if it wasn't local it would still be a delicious meal. We started off with cocktails (very generous pours!) and the little olive h'ors doeuvres that were a nice surprise of flavor. Then, on to the beet and arugula salad. I am a sucker for beet salads, but this one was one of the best I've ever had. The beets were perfectly prepared, and the salad was dressed with a light balsamic dressing. Just enough to give it a tiny kick, without overpowering the palate. On recommendation from our host, we pretty much ordered the hamburger to a person, except for one outlier who got the chicken. If I'd thought that the Metropolitan Grill's hamburger was in the top 10, this one was in the top 3. Sourced from a local beef farm, the meat was tender and very flavorful. Served with local cheese, and more of the delicious local vegetables for the dressing, it was an amazing meal. The french fries were good too. I understand from my chicken-eating friend that it was some of the best chicken she'd had outside her grandmother's house. Tender and juicy. For dessert, the table split one of their choice selections: the three layer chocolate cake. Of course, the menu will change as do the seasons and selections available, but I would trust them to make whatever they have on hand taste fabulous. I will certainly be going here again on my next trip to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Jeremy K.

    Palace Kitchen is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Seattle. I was there for the first time last week, and I can't believe that I'd never heard of it before. The service is very good, the drink menu is fairly extensive (with local beers, quite a few wines, and a small collection of great-tasting house drinks that you won't find anywhere else), and the food...well...I could eat there every night! I went with a group of people from work. A couple of them were raving about the burgers, so we all ordered burgers. Seriously--one of the best burgers I have ever had. There was nothing particularly special about it, but it was perfectly executed and tasted great. Be sure to get it with cheddar (Beecher's Flagship, a fantastic local cheese in Seattle) and bacon. The burger was medium-rare, as the menu specifies, and the outside was slightly and perfectly charred. Evidently, the buns come from a local bakery under the same ownership as the restaurant, and even that was excellent. The fries were quite tasty, too, and I had to stop myself from eating all of them in order to leave room for dessert. Dessert...wow! I had the caramel la creme, a very rich, chocolatey cheesecake-like (but not cheesecake) dessert drizzled with caramel and garnished with what looked to be caramelized cocoa crispy clusters (they were delicious, whatever they were). Again, this is one of the best dishes I have ever had. Fair warning, however...it's VERY rich, so drink plenty of water with it. Speaking of water...my glass was never empty, nor was anyone else's. Our server was very attentive and polite and showed up only moments after someone finished a drink to see if another was desired. One slight disadvantage, and this is by no means the fault of the restaurant...the wait to get in for dinner can be pretty long, so be sure to make a reservation or be prepared to wait outside. Also, common with downtown restaurants, it is a little cramped inside, but there is still plenty of room between tables, and we had no trouble conversing amongst ourselves despite all of the surrounding tables being occupied.

    (5)

  • John O.

    Went late on a Wednesday night. Menu was sparse and seemed expensive. My companion had rotisserie chicken that was good, but some sort of greens buried under the mashed potatoes were not edible (she said it was everything she could do to chew and swallow it). I had a cheeseburger that was a fine everyday cheeseburger ... for $20.

    (2)

  • Tonya H.

    I honestly think this is one of my favorite places to have a drink in Seattle. Located next to the movie theater, I can get a tasty cocktail and the same bartender has been there when I go in late night. Everything is absolutely perfect, from the hostess on through; this is a magical experience and I have not even tried the seductive looking dishes that pass me by yet. I love the atmosphere and I will be back for the savory, mouth-watering menu next time. Wow!

    (5)

  • Clive P.

    One of our friends raves about this place yet somehow we'd never been. Date night after the new baby and it was time to check out this Tom Douglas establishment. The service was spot on, timely, not overbearing and very friendly. The wine was on tap, and it was solid, not great but for what we paid, it was okay. The food blew my hair back, I had the trout from Idaho. It was whole grilled so I had the whole damn trout in front of me, it was enough food for 3 people, seriously. It was incredibly delicious. It was from Idaho, apparently they've got great trout there.

    (4)

  • Bethany D.

    I have heard great things about the Seattle restaurant scene and I was anxious to see if the buzz was true. My husband and I were having a difficult time deciding, but thanks to some research on Yelp, we landed here. It was really convenient because it was literally right down the street from the Westin, where we were staying. The palace has a nice homey feel to it, with warm colors on the walls. There is an open kitchen as well, with an applewood grill, which you can smell as soon as you walk in. We got there and the wait was about 20 minutes. We decided to grab a drink at the bar. There was a very large specialty cocktail menu along with about 7 all local craft beers on tap. I ordered the cilantro lime margarita and my husband ordered a local beer. The margarita was very tasty with a nice spicy kick from the cilantro. The bartender was super friendly and we ended up in a lengthy discussion about the local beers that they had on tap. He graciously offered us some samples of his favorites and gave us the lowdown on some of the breweries around the area. The hostess came and got us less than 15 minutes from when we arrived. The menu was very focused with a few appetizer selections, some salads and a few entrees. I always like a focused menu because it usually means the restaurant is most likely sticking with local, in-season ingredients. We decided to share the mussels for a starter. They were mussels from puget sound with this amazing flavorful broth and a garlic aioli. Those puppies were delish!!! The best part was soaking up the amazing broth with the fresh bread they provided with the mussels. I was in heaven. We ordered an inexpensive Spanish wine that paired nicely with the mussels. We both decided on the palace burger royal with white cheddar cheese. The burger was really tasty and the flavors from the applewood grill came through in the burger. The fries weren't great, they were too overdone for my liking, but seriously, that was my only complaint for the entire meal. The service and entire staff were completely low-key, friendly and conversational. I can't wait to go back to Seattle again and I will for sure be stopping by the Palace Kitchen!!

    (4)

  • Angela S.

    My boyfriend and I went for dinner and it was amazing. The bread with oil and vinegar was delicious--that's possibly the best balsamic vinegar I've ever had. We had the fondue appetizer, which was very rich, but also very delicious (though I could have done with a bit less of the lavender flavor). My boyfriend also had the scallops, which he said were amazing. I had the apple and turnip ravioli, which was delicious (though my onions were not really as caramelized as they were supposed to be... They were a bit on the bitter side, actually). Overall the dish was still good, though. If I remember correctly, my boyfriend had the halibut, which he polished off in less than five minutes, tops. (When I looked down, he'd only taken a bite or two; when I looked up again, his plate was clean.) The chocolate torte dessert thing that we got was also very rich/moist/amazing. The service was great--prompt, despite the busy restaurant, and also very attentive. When we went through two orders of bread, our server preemptively got us extra bread to go with our fondue appetizer. Yay. Overall, a bit spendy, but very fun and delicious. I'll be back, one of these days. :)

    (4)

  • John M.

    Excellent Pork Chop. Juiciest one ever. Drinks are strong and well sized. The pistachios are really a nice touch at the bar too. Very satisfying meal. Desert (carrot cake) was good, but not excellent.

    (5)

  • Gina C.

    I give this place 3.5 stars. I really wanted to love this place because of all the good reviews and recommendations, but I came out with mixed feelings. First off, the place is pretty dim - so dim that you can barely see your food or what you're eating. We were seated promptly, but they tried to get us out of there promptly, too. My friends and I were still working on our fries, and the waitress came and tried to take the plate away twice!! The food was good, but a bit pricey. Here's what we got: - Roasted Chicken ($23?) - very juicy and tender, but I didn't care much for the mashed potatoes on the side. - Hamburger with Natural Cheddar Cheese, medium rare ($14) - It was quite a big slab of both cheese and beef, and it was a chore to get it into my mouth. Overall it was way salty - I guess the cheese is inherently salty, but the ground beef was overly-marinated. The fries on the side were good with the aioli and ketchup. Trout ($26?) - served with the entire slab of fish. It looked like she had trouble eating it because the bones were still in. She couldn't finish hers. I'll come back here again next time I'm in Seattle to give it a second try...

    (3)

  • Mike T.

    Having grown up in Seattle, I've heard so much about the Tom Douglas empire, but as a poor twenty something, it was never in my budget to make it out to one if his fine establishments. Now as poor thirty something, I can justify a night out with the Mrs to celebrate the holidays albeit happy hour. $3 beers and sangria with clams and Mr. Douglas's hot wings were a perfect prelude to our dinner. The clams were absolutely wonderful. The big chunks of apple smoked ham, leeks, sliced apples, and broth to sop up with you house made bread was delightful. I could have eaten 3 orders of the clams and called it good.

    (4)

  • Kat T.

    I heart Tom Douglas. You hear me you white scruffy devil? I heart you! Inauguration Day: Jan 20, 2009 We set off early this morning to find food, TV and brotherly love in our Obama loving city. We poked our heads in and asked if it was a private party. Tom was up front as the hostess informed us that they were at capacity and only had a few reserved seats left. We started chatting and asking for other suggestions nearby. Tom got on his iphone and called Lola to see if they had any seats. They had seating but nothing in view of a TV and Tom knew we were there to view history. They made room for us right then and there! Obama breakfast $15 - Mmmm good! cheddar scrambled eggs maple sausage roasted potatoes buttermilk biscuit monkey bread coffee o.j. Service was impeccable for such a busy event. A 5 star way to start a 5 star day!

    (5)

  • Rosanne P.

    Thank you Yelpers for not disappointing me and my boyfriend! While vacationing in Seattle we looked up "late night dining" on Yelp and at the top of the list was the Palace Kitchen. We took your advice and ordered the goat cheese fondue, the palace burger, and the triple coconut cream pie. The fondue came with the best bread ever, the burger is how a gourmet burger should be with high quality ground beef and cheese with garlic mayo, and the coconut cream pie had the best whipped cream we ever tasted. Everything was amazing! And on top of the great food, we also got wonderful service. My boyfriend said, "Tom Douglas is my new favorite chef in the entire world!" Next on our itinerary, before we head to the airport tomorrow, is to have breakfast at Tom's other restaurant, Lola. We are excited!

    (5)

  • David E.

    we were excited to try another Tom Douglas place out, my daughter has told me about this one. We were going to a concert and thought we would try happy hour here, I read a lot of reviews and the website that made it sound very good. It was not bad, but not what I expected and the service was not very good. We were sitting at the bar which was not that busy but the bartender just was not that friendly or prompt, it seemed like she did not like serving customers directly. Maybe just a bad day for her. The happy hour food was okay, not as good as I expected. The bologna sandwhiches were not the Rubens the website was listing, the breadsticks were a let down, but the disco fries were very good. I am sure we will try them out again, but his time we left to go to another after the first drink.

    (2)

  • Becky R.

    This place has excellent, no, they have friggin mouthgasming food! I went for a small gathering of friend's for a b-day party and we started at the bar. The drinks were nice, fairly priced for a posh place like the Palance Kitchen. tomdouglas.com/palace/in… Appetizer - Cameo apple and melty emmenthaler gratin w/ semolina flat bread. We all found ourselves drueling and wanting more. To friggin die for. ($8) Dinners ordered: Vegetarian Ravioli with a cream sauce (this looked light but was filling - mmmm good) ($20) Sautéed alaskan halibut fillet with spring onion broth, arugula, and salsa verde served with asparagus and yukon gold mashed potatoes. YUMMY! ($27) Palace Burger Royale - they are very well known for their huge, amazing burgers served with some seriously good fries. (And yes, they are huge and amazing) ($13) Roasted chicken served with asparagus and yukon gold mashed potatoes. Juicy! ($21) For dessert, I had an apple crisp of some sort, yummy! ($8) The service was a tad relaxed but excellent when attended to. The place was jam packed - reservations highly recommended on weekend evenings, for any size group. Make sure you give yourself a good 2 hours to spend here in order to feel less rushed. I'll return to this place! Good times, good friends.

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    Their drink menu is larger than their dinner menu! :) My, oh, my!! Such choices... I spent a smashing evening here the other night! The chocolate layer cake with the red wine ice cream and dates was interesting... very unique!

    (4)

  • Jon R.

    It's the first night of our trip to Seattle. We were staying downtown and had checked into our Hotel at 10pm on a Tuesday. I asked the person at the front desk if there were any good local spots we could go for dinner and she basically didn't know of anything that was open. I figured there HAD to be something in a major city worth eating after 10pm on a week night. I asked her where everyone hung out and she pointed to an area on the tourist map. "But they're really just bars". I figured we'd wing it and figure it out. We didn't exactly have anything better to do anyway and I love to explore. We jumped into a cab and lucked out. The cab driver says "Oh I know just the place". Yatzee! She drops us off at The Palace Kitchen and I instantly knew she had steered us in the right direction. The decor has that hip independent restaurant vibe. And it was pretty much packed with hipster looking locals with more streaming in non stop. Sold. The service was excellent and everyone was really friendly. I had the handmade Fettuccine, the GF had the Onion Soup and the Chicken Wings. Both meals were awesome! If you're looking for good food late at night in Seattle this place is your new best friend.

    (4)

  • Raymond T.

    As a tourist and first time visit to Seattle back in January of 2009, I wanted to dine at a local gem. Luckily for me there was The Palace Kitchen two blocks away from my hotel. What attracted me to the restaurant was the bright neon sign attached to the side of a brick building. I thought the restaurant was going to serve diner type of food, but as soon as my fiance and I stepped in, we realized it was more than just some local diner. The ambiance was classy for the oldies, yet hip and trendy to the younger generations. The restaurant was dimly lit, and it fused the old world structure of the building with new world amenities. For some odd reason I chose fish over beef that night. I usually go for steak or hamburgers over fish so this was just a shot in the dark. And boom I hit my target! My trout was delicious! The trout was perfectly prepared and cooked just the way I liked it, The charred crunchy outer layer complimenting the tender juices from the inside, made each bit into the fish heaven. My fiance had the Burger Royale and it too was delicious. Judging by the dishes we ordered I wouldn't be surprised if their whole menu was just as good as the trout or the Burger Royale. I always like to try local beers so for drinks, we had the Rogers Pilsner and the Cabin Fever. The beers were good, easily forgettable but not bad at all. We had about two pints each, which was more than enough to fill up my bladder and have me visiting the well maintained and impressive restroom. Clean, visually pleasing and lack of any foul smells, the restroom was above average. The food. The decor. The architecture. The attentive staff. The overall ambiance earns this restaurant 5 stars in my book.

    (5)

  • Darren W.

    Staying in downtown Seattle for over a week and trying several of the local restaurants, this became my preferred. Great food, staff and ambiance.

    (5)

  • Rachel M.

    Three words: goat cheese fondue. Quick, attentive waitstaff. Received a nice wine recommendation. The bread is super delicious. They gave me free birthday cake. Great! :)

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    I've been to PK twice in the past year and it's been fairly consistent. No reservations for less than 6. If you want in on the weekend, go off hours, or be prepared to wait, or forget about it. Fun, dark atmosphere and great service. A limited menu of cool stuff. -Goat cheese fondue appetizer: 5 stars yum! -Caesar-ish salad: you cut it yourself and it's good - 4 stars -Roast chicken entree with fig and chard: 4 stars -Pork and chard ravioli - 4 stars -Fig/struedel dessert with honey ice cream - tasty, would be 4 stars, but for $8 I expect more than a thimble-full of ice cream! So 3 stars. One thing I noticed is that PK uses some of the same items over and over in multiple dishes. I'm not a big mushroom fan, but probably 8 dishes featured them. Chard was in more dishes than I'd expect. Maybe they do this because it is in season, but if you're a picky eater this could potentially cause a problem. Overall a very good meal indeed. Prices are about what you'd expect. With one drink apiece my wife and I came in at $68 before tip, including appetizer. I'm not sure what the other diners are referencing as far as it being expensive, unless they're hitting the wine hard, which is fine. Not sure how you'd get to $100 per person otherwise. The toothpicks aren't minty. I'm not sure why anyone would bother making a non-mint toothpick. But that's just me.

    (4)

  • Ndamukong S.

    Favorite "bar" in the city. Love that it is central and U-shaped. The bar top, service, free pistachios, beer/liquor variety are all on point. This is a Tommy D spot. Not to say that alone makes the food here a given, but it is.

    (5)

  • Hilary L.

    Dear Palace Kitchen, Thank you for making gourmet Faux Spam appetizers! Thank you again for the deeeelish blood orange margarita.! And a MILLION "THANK YOUS" that I am shouting at your face for having Sue be my bartender!!! Sue is the best and makes my Palace Kitchen Dining experience the bomb! Sincerely, Your Faithful Eater

    (5)

  • Neon W.

    First off, hat's off to amazing service. I went here for late night snacks and lot's of great wine. They have an extremely cozy bar with friendly bartenders, amazing ambiance and good music. There are complimentary pistachios, olives and bread, all which are perfect to pair with wine.

    (4)

  • Katie A.

    A perfectly 'fine' spot for late night dining for when you're in downtown. I'd probably come here often if I lived or went out in the area surrounding the restaurant.. but truth be told, I just feel like there's better late night dining out there-- whether it's up the hill or down in the 'Llard. We stopped in at around 10pm for a bite. We were seated almost immediately, which I was surprised by, only because it was Saturday night.. and well, the place was hoppin'! I had a glass of Vinho Verde and he had the sangria. My wine was fine, and his sangria was actually quite good. Not as sweet as they usually are.. more wine than sweet, which I found to be refreshing. We ordered the deviled eggs with watercress, the enormous crouton with romaine (caesar), and the ceviche. The ceviche had a really, nice fresh flavor. Hints of mint, paired with cilantro and mango- served with avocado, cherry tomato halves, and white toasts. The deviled eggs were good as well, mildly flavored and topped with bacon. The least favorite (of mine) was the salad. A little heavy handed on the dressing, and it could have used a bit more pepper. Service was prompt, the prices were standard, and our food was out on the table about 5 minutes after ordering. The two things I would have liked to see were: a dessert menu. I'm a big fan of Mr. D's desserts and I would have liked to have been asked if we were interested in any before we were brought the bill. The second thing-- I couldn't help but feel a bit rushed. I believe we were in and out in about 25 minutes. Give it up for efficiency...? I'd definitely come back again for dinner or apps. I'll probably go the entree route next time, as the burger and the chicken looked particularly good. Not bad, it just didn't blow my skirt off... Huh?

    (3)

  • Alexis X.

    Cool eclectic ambiance with funky colored glass chandeliers and old world artsy mural painting. I've been there for dinner and for drinks and dessert. The food and service is good. The staff are friendly and the bartenders are attentive. I loved the coconut creme pie and the cilantro margarita was the bomb!

    (3)

  • Tim G.

    I like sitting at the bar and getting small snacks here. I've eaten dinner here and it didn't disappoint. I just really like their bar....

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    Hands down, my favorite burger in Seattle. I've never ordered anything else here and probably never will.

    (5)

  • J Todd S.

    Love Palace Kitchen. Everything is always great. The place is comfortable, noise level is just right. Usually meet friends here after work, but it's really great for a late night dinner. I've never had a bad dish or experience here.

    (5)

  • Anton Z.

    Tasty, comfortable food. Went on a beautiful Seattle day and got to sit by the open window and enjoy the breeze. Their burger is fantastic, and came with whole morels that were so good I almost fell over. The veggie sampler was also great (my partner loved the leek dumpling soup), and the sangria did not leave us with any regrets. This was a great dinner and great service, and we'll be coming back to for sure!

    (4)

  • David L.

    In any city, it's always a challenge to find a restaurant that is open late and has good food. It's past 11:30pm on a Monday night and the kitchen is still open. I just finished having a good burger. The staff was good. Since it's open late, the food came out freshly cooked in a reasonable amount of time.

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    Palace Kitchen for Sunday supper is a new Seattle staple for me. On this Sunday the choice was a salad with blue cheese dressing that was light, not overpowering the fresh crisp romaine. The main course was a perfectly cooked and seasoned meatloaf complimented by elegantly salted and creamy mashed potatoes along with broccoli graten with a delicious crispy topping. The house cabernet was a perfect wine. The meal culminated with coconut cream pie. Shared with my friend we both agreed the pie was awesome. Generously doused in coconut and creamy while light. The service was lovely. Attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere of long velvet drapes, high ceilings, and chandeliers make the Palace elegant but inviting. I particularly liked the open kitchen view which shows no shame. A lovely Sunday night.

    (5)

  • Andrew C.

    This place is a little slice of New York in Belltown. First of all, it's open (and serving food) until 1am. B) The menu is awesome. I had a hard time deciding what to get. You know a place is quality when the waitress recommends the burger over all the other fancy and delicious sounding stuff on the menu (3 out of 5 of which incorporate bacon in some way). III. The burger was one of the best I've had in Seattle. Bleu cheese, LOTS of bacon, and grilled onions were perfect.

    (5)

  • Todd P.

    Had the mussels and the parsnip ravioli. Both were good. I was not disappointed, but not overcome with the need for a return trip. Menu is small as it changes daily based on fresh ingredients.

    (3)

  • Lara M.

    Came here for a late night dinner after going to the theater. A nice place with a good vibe. Plus there was not much open at that time of the night. The service was good. Food was way over priced for what you get. Fifteen dollars for 5 bite size pieces of cheese. To be fair it was Very good cheese. Would have love to have tried the pork belly on the menu. Will try that next time

    (3)

  • Veronica S.

    A group of girl friends and I had dinner here on Saturday. I went in expecting a solid 4-Yelp-star experience but felt let down. The atmosphere was lively but a bit discombobulated. I saw quite a few patrons dressed up, but the place feels pretty casual to me. The tables were crowded together. Our neighboring table's waitperson kept bumping into my chair throughout the evening. We ordered a good mix of entrees around our table: halibut, burger, saffron pasta, risotto cakes, etc. They were all tasty but nobody said "wow." For dessert, we had the beignet & butterscotch pudding, chocolate fudge cake, and of course, the requisite coconut cream pie. Again, they were all good but none of us gushed. Our waitperson had a lovely smile and was very polite, but didn't deliver anything above and beyond. I thought her low key approach was fine because the girls and I were all wrapped up in conversations. Then came time to pay the bill. Someone in our party did the math for splitting the check. She tallied up each person's share and indicated the corresponding credit card on the back of the check, which thoroughly confused our waitperson for some reason. For a good part of the dinner hours, there was a pile of dirty glasses parked on the bar, some empty and some still half full, all in plain view. I thought that was in poor taste. The bartenders were all very busy, of course, so I don't understand why the wait staff kept leaving dirty glasses there.

    (3)

  • S. N.

    Went there for my birthday tonight... nice ambiance but the rent and decorations are definitely included in the price of the food. The service was okay, our waiter was not the friendliest person. We asked about several of the dishes and the waiter seemed annoyed to have to explain about the food. Isn't that your job? I ordered the Palace Burger Royale and my buddy ordered the steak in addition to the meat balls as an appetizer. Did I mention that the menu is quite short... maybe eight entrees are offered for dinner. The meatballs came out quickly which were pretty decent but $10 for three small meatballs with some pureed spinach and Parmesan cheese? C'mon Tom D... you're kinda ripping us off on that one. The main entrees came out 50 minutes later after ordering... which was pretty ridiculous due to the fact that this was a Tuesday night and the table next to ours who came in maybe 15 mins after us got their food first. My burger was so salty! I don't know if the chef spilled his salt container into the bowl while making the burger but holy salt bomb! I don't recommend ordering the burger unless you're a dairy cow needing a salt lick. My friend's steak was apparently fine but for $25 ... I'd expect a little more "wow". Like I said... you're definitely paying for the building's rent and decorations. Overall impression... Leave this place for the tourists!

    (2)

  • Alissa K.

    The Palace Kitchen is seriously yum -- just about everything was perfect. It's crowded, but not too crowded, the service is friendly, the drinks are well-mixed, and the food is simple and delicious. No pretentious tiny portions either; this place is the real deal. I'd go back again and again. The only disappointment was the dessert; they need to get a new dessert chef.

    (5)

  • Eric M.

    The Palace Kitchen..in my opinion the best of Tom Douglas's (Seattle's answer to Emeril, minus the annoying faux Cajun/NYC accent) restaurants. The vibe is understated historical/urban chic....the lights are turned low, it's pretty loud, lots of pretty people. What I like about TD's places, especially this one, is that there's very little pretentiousness. A lot of people get bummed because they think when they go here, they're going to have a Jean Georges or Chez Panisse type of experience, but that's not the goal here. What Palace does is serve reasonably simple, VERY tasty, locally or regionally sourced food. The mussels are crazy good, the burger is the best in Seattle, the steak is great, and the last time we went in, had a killer trio of gazpachos in tiny cups (watermelon/avocado, celery/hot pepper, tomato/basil). If you've ever seen Tom, he looks distinguished, but slightly rumpled.....comfortable. Like this place.

    (4)

  • Jordan J.

    Pork loin wasn't that great. Sammy is a good bartender. Ask him for the pomegranate giblet. Really good!

    (3)

  • Jay D.

    Expect to wait for a table at this place. My wife and I arrived at 9:30pm on a Friday and still had to wait for 20 minutes. Don't worry, however. It was well worth the wait. We ordered the duck crepes, mussels and rotisserie chicken. Everything was absolutely excellent! Perhaps the best rotisserie chicken I ever had. Great ambiance, with high ceilings and a beautiful wall painting. Excellent service to boot. GO here!

    (5)

  • Travis G.

    Overall: Food was a 7. Service was a 10. I would go back. Went here last Friday for a six person dinner. We had a goat cheese fondue waiting for us at the table when we sat down; it turns out that they felt bad for making us wait about three minutes for our table, so it was on the house. It was delicious and I'm glad we got to try it. We got a tomato salad, some fire roasted clams, and "plin" which is a stuffed pasta as appetizers. The clams were the best of the three. For our entrées we got... I don't remember what else besides the steak and eggs, but I remember being pleased with everything. They had a great wine menu, and a reasonable selection of draft beers for a restaurant of this type. They also carried several varieties of absinthe, which we faithfully tried at the end of our meal in case we weren't drunk enough. it turns out that we were, but oh well.

    (4)

  • Jessica R.

    This might be the best meal I have ever had. I had a great local stout from the tap to start. Then I had the goat cheese fondue, which was amazing! For my meal, I had the pumpkin and cheddar bread pudding, which what the bartender recommended. It was the best combination of flavors I have experienced. It was served with greens cooked with purple onions and had a chopped sauce on top which maybe was apples. There was also a sprikle of some time of cheese which tasted like blu cheese but it was blue. It was incredibly filling though. It would have been perfect to share with some along with something else. The atmospere was also perfect. I ate there by myself why visiting town. I sat at the bar and could watch the bartenders, chefs, and patrons in action! The place was busy, so many people were waiting for a table. The atmosphere was a little dark and not particularly romantic, but was perfectly eclectic for my tastes.

    (5)

  • Angela N.

    My favorite Tom Douglas restaurant, and for good reason. My sweetie and I are night owls, and this is one of the few restaurants open late enough to satisfy our midnight cravings. When we do get those cravings, Palace Kitchen always delivers. The food is always so good-- if you haven't yet, you need to try the Washington chicken. I'm primarily a steak sort of girl, but this tender, wood grilled chicken with kale and mashed potatoes is all sorts of amazing, so much that I don't even miss my standard medium-rare. When I DO order the steak, however, it is done to perfection. Speaking of perfection, the service staff here are top notch. Even when we waltz in at 12:55AM, we are still greeted with a warm smile and prompt seating (side note: we've never had to wait for seating, ever, regardless of how busy the place looked). I once had trouble picking between steak or pasta, and our waitress suggested that I get steak with a side of pasta (such brilliance!), which the chef seemed to make up on the fly. Needless to say it became one of my favorites. Of course, with a menu that changes daily, it's hard to pick favorites. And of course, any place that lets you end a meal with a huge slice of Dahlia Bakery's famed coconut cream pie gets an A+ in my book. Godly food at reasonable prices, impeccable service, great atmosphere, welcoming hours... what more could you ask for?

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    A great place for iconic "Seattle Food." Started tonight with the chicken wings, dahlia bakery bread, and the selection of five local cheeses. The coriander lime margarita was fantastic. We followed up with the mixed grill pig, handmade tagliatelle, and smoked salmon chowder. The coconut cream pie and vanilla terra cotta for dessert were yummy, especially the rose sauce on the terra cotta. And, on a warm summer evening with the windows open to the street and the Seafair Parade about to kick-off, it was the perfect place.

    (5)

  • Val T.

    Palace Kitchen is a great spot. Go with their burger. a) its cheap(er than other things on the menu b)I can't resist their fries and c) burger itself is well, amazing and It's honestly one of the best burgers I've had in Seattle. (sorry red robin, I don't mean to break your heart) But their appetizers??!? Best part of the menu I think. Try their chicken wings!! and eat like a savage. and also their ravioli and ceviche is wonderful. The staff is great, too. I came here for a birthday dinner once and My friend and I kept going in and out of the large windows instead of going all the way around and using the door. (ooops) He was really nice about telling us to NOT do that (like fucking five year olds) and to PLEASE use the door as an exit instead of the windows. I thought thats what they were there for! I didn't feel like too big of an idiot after being told to stop going through the windows, so.. Thanks Palace Kitchen waiter for not making me feel like an asshole. Not to mention...serving damn goooood food until 1am? Who would have thought that Palace Kitchen's tacky nean sign flashing cocktails could lead to such great things?

    (4)

  • JP P.

    Great food Great Atmosphere. I really liked their steak and hamburger. Try em if you can.

    (4)

  • Allison H.

    I went back! Tagliatelle with lamb shank, ricotta and lemon zest. Yummy! Great service too.

    (4)

  • Grant P.

    Palace Kitchen, along with Serious Pie, is my favorite Tom Douglas restaurant. It is unique in that it can serve as both a casual eating spot and, if the occasion calls for it, a more of a formal meeting space. Usually, I have stuck ordering the trusty Palace burger because it is a solid choice and it was voted one of the best burgers in the US by GQ a few years ago. However, I still feel that the best way to experience The Palace is to order 4 to 5 of their appetizers. The majority of them are very different and will give you many different flavors. A few of my favorites are the goat cheese and lavender fondue, the bowl of muscles, and the plin.

    (5)

  • Paul T.

    We ate here because it was close to our hotel, and came with a good recommendation from a local cousin. An odd recommendation that turned out to be quite prescient "Everything is much better than you'd expect". Set in an old brick building on a street of mixed architecture, and the monorail, it is a fairly large place, in two rooms, and quite pleasant, if loud. But, when we walked in, for dinner, the smell that hit us was somewhere between waffles and pulled pork. I like both, but it's not a smell I found inspiring and when we got our menus, I found the listings so uninspiring I let my partner do the choosing. And, as counseled, the food was much better than I'd expected. We had several small plates, with wine. I'd classify it all as glorified pub grub which I don't think would be what the restaurant intended. It's not a pub, it's a restaurant. Some of it was a bit salty--but nothing quite so much so as we experienced at "Peso's", which was a bar. While I enjoyed the experience, I'd rather go off and try my luck with something new on my next visit. Still, if you're staying near by, or passing while starving, stop in, you'll find everything is much better than you expect.

    (3)

  • gretchen m.

    Tom, Tom Tom, this is really a poor showing. Now I've been to all of your other restaurants and this just doesn't hold up. Not doing you proud. We were shocked at the poor quality of the food (and a little pricey for that ). We decided to go there and make a meal of the appetizers. We had the salad with huge crouton, (whatever) its a boring, caesar salad, no zest. The crab cake - very fishy tasting, the pork ravioli - this was passable and good sized portion for an appetizer, and the awful chicken wings (dry, weird coriander cream just not good). On top of that really poor meal it was ungodly loud in there. Perhaps this is just a place to go to the bar (the cocktails were nice). My husband just couldn't eat the meal. I ate what I could and we went to another restaurant. ugh. not going back there.

    (2)

  • Chris K.

    I am not writing this review or rating it 5 stars for any reason than their burger and their fondue. Both of which I think are great and they are all that i ever get there. I dont know about the other food but it sure looks pretty good. I would also say that Palace Kitchen is a great place to go on a weeknight when you are looking for a place that will have people in it (but not too packed). In addition, they serve late so you can walk in at 11pm and still get a great meal (including the late night breakfast option which rotates every few weeks). Definitely worth checking out.

    (5)

  • Caitlin P.

    Hit up PK during Restaurant Week and was not disappointed! I anticipated smaller portions to accompany the 3 for $25 menu but I rolled out of there. I ordered the smoked black cod - smooth and buttery with a delicious dill sauce. Then the grilled lamb sirloin - perfectly cooked. The garlic sausage side was a little salty for my taste but not enough to deter me from eating the whole damn thing. And feta bread pudding??? Yes please. For dessert my table of 5 ordered the lot to share. We loved that Tom Douglas let you pick anything off the regular dessert menu as part of your $25 meal. I was skeptical of the jalapeno marshmallow that accompanied the Mexican chocolate cake but my skepticism diminished once I swirled a bite of the dark chocolate cinnamony cake through the vanilla ice cream and into the melted marshmallow. Perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The classic, the triple coconut cream pie, was of course a hit and the apple-cranberry cobbler was the perfect "welcome to autumn" way to end the meal. We also sampled the fall sangria (more spicy, less fruity than regular sangria) and the rosemary's baby cocktail. Lovely.

    (5)

  • Walter E.

    OVERRATED! Go for the bar drinks, not the food. I just don't get this place's appeal, I've been 3 times for food and have been disappointed each time except for the free pistachios at the bar. The bar is really cool with great martinis, a good beer selection and a good wine selection. People rave about the plin, I was not a fan but maybe I just don't like plin... The cheddar fritters were so-so. The slow roasted pork had way too many flavors/spices, I couldn't taste the pork. The lamb sausage was also really really rich. I guess if you like your foods natural flavors masked by lots of spices you'll enjoy The Palace Kitchen, I didn't. Pros: Great ambiance, friendly fun waitstaff. Awesome bar. Cons: Too many flavors infused into the food. UPDATE: Okay, I gave this place another chance and had a decent meal. I liked the plin! Maybe last time I was there on a bad plin day? I still think the food could improve more but the bar itself is worth going in for and my friend's liked their meals.

    (3)

  • Mlo D.

    This is a review for the happy hour. I am not a downtown person. I don't like parking. I don't like traffic. But at 4:45 pm on a Wednesday I found parking right across the street from this place. Since it was metered parking that would go out of effect at 6pm, I was already in a good mood and prepared to try a new place. I had a friend in from out of town staying at the Westin. The hotel bar was stuffy looking and we decided to go on the hunt for exciting cocktails else where. We headed to the Palace Kitchen. The tumblers were only $4 and the beer only $3. Certainly a good happy hour sign. Then we looked further down the menu to find yummy drinks: the Huckleberry Hound, some drink named after Arnold Palmer, and some Basil drink. Certainly delicious! The place is beautiful and with those happy hour prices we got to sit in a fancy bar without the headache of downtown.

    (3)

  • Shannon D.

    I had been to Palace Kitchen a few times when it first opened, and haven't been back since this past weekend. We went on a Saturday night after a movie, and although we didn't have reservations, we were seated within about 20 minutes. We were thrilled to be seated so quickly but the problem was that it was super crowded and uncomfortable in the bar area while people were waiting for their table. The drinks are good but here is not a lot to chose from for beer on tap. My husband had the burger and I had the mackeral. He asked for medium well and it was the pinkest "medium well" I've ever seen. Other than that he said it was quite tasty, but not $16 dollars tasty. The mackeral didn't taste like much, and there were bones and some scales in the mix that turned me off to the dish. The fish was on a bed of white beans, chorizo, and greens--which was delicious! All in all Palace Kitchen is lovely inside, the service is good, and the food is generally good. I've been to a few other Tom Douglas places and been wow-ed by the food, so maybe my expectations were a little high? Plus the prices were definitely high for what you get.

    (3)

  • Gael B.

    Got a couple drinks and a few appetizers. Food is okay but not enough to share.

    (3)

  • Kerri J.

    This is a great place in Seattle. My husband and I have eaten here a few times and it never disappoints. For New Years 2008 we went to Tom Douglas' party at the Palace Ballroom (the food and service was fantastic, I highly recommend this for a New Year's night out) and had drinks at the Palace Kitchen first; and Tom Douglas himself walks in and starts cleaning the kitchen floors - hands on chefs! Love it. He is very approachable and down to earth and was happy to chat with us at his New Year's party. Maybe a nice celebrity chef makes the food taste better, but I think I'd like it all the same even if I didn't have a chef crush on Tom Douglas.

    (4)

  • Laura H.

    Went there late last week with a friend whose flight that was supposed to arrive at 7:15 didn't touch down until 11:35. Ouch! But he still wanted a nice meal so we went to the Palace Kitchen. Success! We shared the tuna tartare (with a glass of not quite ice cold vodka) and it was delish. He had the pork cheeks which he loved and I had the pork and chard raviolis, which I loved. We went back last night because we were again in need of someplace that served late-ish. Ambiance not quite so nice. Loud-ish music and plain loud customers. But food still good. We'll be going back, I suspect!

    (4)

  • non o.

    I love love this place. Tom Douglas makes everything yummy! This place is no exception. I love their ravioli.... ah, I can eat them all day. Chicken wings are also delicious. Their burgers are not greasy, and of course really good. I feel special to go there late night and have really good meals. Both Palace kitchen and Dahlia lounge are my favorite.

    (5)

  • Andrea N.

    I need to come here more often! I always have delicious food and awesome service. Even if it is a late night take out Burger Royale (best in Seattle)! The food here is full of flavor and always seasoned perfectly. We were greeted immediately and offered bar seating strategy to get the next open chairs while we waited 45 minutes for our table. The wine (excellent local wine list) came out immediately from the bar tender who found us perched at the back bar rails. Thank you for providing me pistachios to crack while we sipped wine awaiting our table. We ordered two beautiful salads that could not be improved. The beet salad and the arugula truffle and apple salads are a must. The seasonal halibut was pricy but worth every bite. The fish was moist, flavorful, and paired with spring veggies and sweet pea vines. The service was over the top. Tom Douglas nailed this one.....He would have been better off opening up 5 more Palace Kitchens than all his other restaurants which in my opinion are all downhill in comparison. Stick with what works. LOVE PALACE KITCHEN. I also love the fact that I would come back for many items on the menu and not just one hit dish.

    (5)

  • John L.

    So after reading that the Palace Kitchen had one of the ten best burgers in Seattle I gave it a try. First the place is nice a bit trendy but nice good local feel. The staff was very nice and did there jobs well. Now the burger, it was pretty good but one of the ten best well maybe if the burger's in Seattle suck. The patty was good all be it over cooked they said it would med rare and it was med well. The bun was to much for the burger to doughy almost a little stale and needed to be toasted more to liven it up some. The fries were very good. Overall not bad but when you say one of the "ten best" it should have been better.

    (3)

  • Hugo C.

    Fun space, but the food is just lacking. And yuck the lavender fondue is just nasty, do not waste your money. I prefer other joints in the Tom Douglas constellation.

    (3)

  • Joel G.

    Superb oysters. Very attentive staff. Excellent bread. Nice fondue. Decor is okay, but kinda like it can't make up its mind if is industrial or elegant. Slightly pricier than I like.

    (3)

  • jessica c.

    went here for dinner of a wednesday night right after work and was surprised at how packed it was. it's a smaller place, so i imagine it gets even more crowded on the weekends. overall the service was great and the food was as well. "plin" a piedmontese style ravioli - these little ravioli's were soooo good! but they're so small that you can't but want another and another. crispy pig ear - only had a tiny piece, but it comes out in small thin strips, so it's not like a whole ear comes out to the table. goat cheese and lavender fondue - i've never had lavendar in food before, but i was so impressed. this stuff was delicious. rotisserie chicken - good and it was a lot of food, more than i expected. usually at fancier restaurants i'm used to the meat portions being smaller, but you get half a rotisserie chicken. dahlia carmel creme - i would say this is right up there (if not better) than the coconut creme pie. chocolate pudding on top of cake - loved the salted pretzel crunch this is topped with.

    (4)

  • Juan M.

    Late night booze and food! Hooray! We were in search of a snack shack somewhere downtown, yet again. I had just picked up my better half from the airport and wanted to try someplace different. We seem to be running into nothing but highly mediocre food in belltown and we thought we would stretch our wings as we had the car in town that night. We always go to Wild Ginger, Boka, McCormicks, blah blah blah. We love them, but we always go there. It was a Sunday night and I think BTown was closed, Didn't look like many lights were on or people about. I had made a right onto 5th and saw the Palace lights on - and it was pretty full! I said "Let's try it out! I haven't been there in 5 or 6 years!" Why I don't know. It is probably my favorite TD restaurant. I am not a huge fan of chains - there are a few I like quite a bit, but TD's places aren't usually on the list. I was even a little disappointed at Teatro Zinzanni last time I went. =( (Not in the Show! that was great!) We split a burger and 2 appetizers. The burger was out of this world, cooked perfectly and heaping with blue cheese! Did I mention I love cheese? Well, we had the home made tater tots and blue cheese dip as well! Yum, yum, yum! We also had a pork pate - which wasn't at all what I expected, but it reminded me of the chorizo that my grandmother used to make from scratch! It was great ! ! on a nice rustic bread - again just like nana's amazing - not much like pate - but it was really good! Years ago, when I was last there, my mom and sisters were fighting over the coconut cream pie. Not a big fan of the CNut, I passed, but I hear it is the best ever. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5, is because we sat at the Bar. I know, I know - we always always sit at the bar, and some guy next to us ordered a whole fish. I thought it was low tide at the bar. Ack. We scooted over as time and space allowed. The guy loved every bit o that fish! It was gone in no time - good on ya mate - take it outside! lol They should make that a ToGo only item ! We had a great time and it was a nicely lit, comfortable good meal with a nice bartender-ess that was friendly and attentive! We will be back!

    (4)

  • Janet Y.

    Not much for ambiance, but the food was amazing. I had a most amazing black cod with white bean ragout and pickled oranges, so amazing that I would go back for it if I found myself in Seattle again. Hubby had the hamburger with fries. Dessert was homemade pear and cider sorbet, which was so tasty and unique that we ordered two.

    (4)

  • Allison A.

    The best service in Seattle! Seated immediately, attentive, friendly, and water glass was never empty. Also, a cocktail to write home about (the pear/lime martini). The fish tartar appetizer was a bit bland, but I really enjoyed my dinner, excellent flavors (the pork tenderloin with chorizo was very tasty, even the next day with leftovers). The coconut creme pie was as excellent as everyone says -- even people who don't like creme pies would like this, I think. Prices were reasonable ($8 drink, $21 dinner). Overall, a great addition to downtown!

    (4)

  • Mei-I F.

    PK, you are great for late night dining but during the day - no go. There are better places to eat. Ended up here late last weekend and it was boring. Anyway, thanks for being open until 2am every night and serving decent boring food for my second dinners of chicken wings and coconut cream pie.

    (3)

  • Munya S.

    As a frequenter of TD's restaurant empire, I finally checked out Palace Kitchen during a 3-generation family dinner there over the holidays. The food is on par with Douglas' other restaurants (think Dahlia Lounge) but the atmosphere is not quite as nice. It's awfully loud and we were a little surprised when we were seated right by the front door in the middle of the room despite having made a reservation. The space itself is beautiful (really high ceilings, chandeliers, dim lighting, etc.) and the crowd is a lot younger than Tom's other joints. Dishes to try: appetizer- beluga lentils w/grapefruit and albacore- delish, shortrib and grits- oh so creamy; main course- autumn vegetables w/ apple-potato latkes, squash, and chanterelle mushrooms- chanterelles, enough said; sides- northwest cheese sampler- crowd pleaser, dessert- lemon buttermilk ice cream was ok, but I wish I had the guts and stomach space to try the bananas "foie"ster- next time! Service was top-notch as usual for Douglas' restaurants- I'll be back with a younger crowd!

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    Okay- so this is going to sound weird, we LOVED the ambiance and the service but we thought the food was meh. Booze- they were okay but nothing special. I hated the Sandia Fresca b/c I didn't taste the watermelon AT ALL. It was a boring drink. They redeemed themselves on drinks with the Sidecar which I loved. The Hubby liked the Islander Pale Ale okay. Food- We ordered the curried eggplant croquettes which was okay. They were cooked very well but the curry didn't come through. We liked the pork roast ravioli. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. My husband ordered the Burger Royale which was meh. Nothing special, it was slightly over cooked but we thought it was pricey for something so blah. I got the Tagliatelle which was okay but I don't give it two thumbs up when you need to season it with salt and pepper. The pasta was cooked just right but it lacked flavor. I like bold flavors and I felt that they were very conservative with the flavors. Bartender and Server- They were great! We didn't feel ignored the bartender at all which was refreshing for such a cool place and the server was very attentive. We weren't wowed but will visit again to see if perhaps we ordered wrong.

    (4)

  • Marty K.

    Not so happy hour. We went to the Palace Kitchen because I heard that it was good and really wanted to try it. We like the other T.D. restaurants in the area. We got there at about 4:30PM for happy hour, there was nobody at the bar and we sat there. In short, the bartender was so rude to us that we left before ordering. So we went to the Icon Grill and had a delightful happy hour with very friendly staff. Reading another post from Philip S. several days ago gives a similar message. I think the Palace Kitchen needs some staff adjustments.

    (1)

  • Mina W.

    Festive atmosphere, unique menu, superior service... what's not to love about Palace Kitchen? I have been there with my husband for romantic dinners, with family for a spontaneous meals (we have two kids), and with groups for late night appetizers and have never been disappointed. One of the best restaurants in Seattle! I must insist that you try the olive poppers.

    (5)

  • Tiffeny K.

    I enjoyed a wonderful meal with exceptional service here last year on a weekend leisure trip to Seattle. As one reviewer mentioned, I was super impressed with how attentive the bartender was during my 'wait for a table' phase of the evening in spite of it being slammed busy. I had a fondue to end all fondues that evening in addition to several other delicious items. I was incredibly excited to return last weekend during my weekend getaway. Imagine my disappointment when I stopped in for a quick evening cocktail to be greeted by one of the surliest hostesses in Washington. From her terse greeting, followed by a curt gesticulation toward the bar finalized by her statement, "...well if you can FIND anywhere to sit, feel free," it was one disappointment after another. She even rolled her eyes at me & my companion on our way out, (note that we stopped in to the Palace post dining at another fine dining establishment and were dressed well. This rules out "looking inappropriate" as a possible explanation for her inappropriate behavior). As a result, I did not make reservations for dinner for the following night. Furthermore, I will never return here as there are far too many wonderful, exciting restaurants to choose from that actually want my business and care about my recommendations to friends, clients & Yelpers. Yes, I'm THAT serious about customer service on every level and expect more from an establishement of this caliber.

    (1)

  • Sarah S.

    I love, LOVE Tom Douglas' places!!! Try the chicken wings. 'nuff said.

    (4)

  • douglas h.

    Lunch / Dinner Lots of hype, food was so-so.

    (2)

  • Kelly B.

    Oh, this place is very good. The perfect sorta joint to take visiting friends and family, or simply locals who don't know how awesome the happy hour is. My husband and I were slightly disappointed with the selection of entrees in comparison to the the outrageously delicious looking apps. We weren't feeling the cedar plank thing, and nothing else really knocked our socks off so we ordered the steak. While terrific - it would have been nice to try something different. Maybe we were just being picky. We'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Jon B.

    Great vibe. Great atmosphere. Classy, yet casual. I've never had any food here that I didn't like. The service has always been good. We had put our name on a waiting list at another restaurant but stopped in here and, since they could seat us immediately, decided to eat here. They ended up buying our appetizer for us to say thanks for choosing them. Another Tom Douglas winner.

    (5)

  • Eastlaker B.

    Five stars for me based on how were were never disappointed each time we go.... Washington Chicken was a hit amongst our friends, and my flatiron steak was delicious. For a group of five adults and an infant, I find the service to be accommodating. Infant seat was provided and no problem in asking for hot water for the baby formula. I can see why it was rated not good for children because the atmosphere was quietly with dimly lit lights - and depends on where you sit, it was a challenge to read the menu because it's so dark. Wait, come to think of it, they can surely serve their desserts in a bit more generous portion. But, how I do love this place. It's a must stop, especially if you're a late diner.

    (5)

  • Suzi P.

    I'd never tried a Tom Douglas restaurant that wasn't Dahlia Lounge or Serious Pie until recently, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Palace Kitchen. For starters, the name of the place implies Asian cuisine, but the menu is more American than say Dahlia. The number one high point of this place is what brought me inside in the first place: they're open late, so after 10pm or even midnight, you can still get high quality food in a nice place here. We stopped by shortly after 10pm and ordered wine with three appetizers: the "cannibal" beef tartare sandwiches, albacore tuna spread, and duck confit fennel hash, but it was truly difficult to choose from the vast selection of appetizers (would've been more of a challenge to throw entrees in there!). Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and based on the quality and quantity of our appetizers, I have no doubt that everything on Palace Kitchen's menu won't disappoint. Palace Kitchen is located on fifth avenue, so it's slightly removed from the block of Tom Douglas restaurants to the west. In comparison to intimate privacy of Dahlia, Palace is more like the other Douglas places in that there are large windows you can be seated next to. The interior contains low lighting at night, and the décor is very tasteful. The wait service is also speedy and friendly, as you'd expect from a Douglas joint. In summary, Palace is slightly more open and casual than Dahlia, but it's still fine dining and on the pricey side (expect at least $10 per appetizer, $20 for entrees), and the menu seems more expanded than Dahlia.

    (4)

  • Eugene C.

    I have been here on a couple of occasions, with 2 different experiences. On the first, I was with a group of people and sat at a table. I had some sort of braised wagyu beef with wilted greens (don't recall the exact name of the dish). This dish was terrific. The beef was fork tender and succulent. On another occasion, I dined alone at the bar and had the burger (supposed to be one of the best burgers in Seattle). The burger was good, not great (the meat itself was lacking flavor). It was quite filling though. The atmosphere is upscale, but bustling (may not be ideal for an intimate, formal dinner). Servers are pleasant. Waits can be long.

    (4)

  • Cara L.

    We were on vacation in Seattle and were in the mood for a burger. The concierge recommended Palace Kitchen. The burger was absolutely amazing. The fries were yummy too. We loved it so much we went a second time before flying home.

    (5)

  • flitter k.

    Very, very tasty and the wait staff is top notch. I haven't had anything bad here yet. My only complaint about the place, is that it is a bit dark and subsequently difficult to see the food perfectly. (It's so beautifully arranged I wanted to see it better, but it tasted amazing.)

    (4)

  • Tiffany B.

    This was my first time here, heard all the rave about Tom Douglas restaurants.. and had to go! The fondue appetizer was delish..creamy goodness with the apples. I had the halibut, was good-but a bit on the salty side. The coconut cream pie....to die for! Also the chocolate pudding.....the best I've ever tasted! Our waiter was very friendly... the atmosphere- perfect!I will definately be back!

    (5)

  • Johnny C.

    Don't be fooled by the cheesy neon lighted sign on the exterior. This place exudes old school grandpa type coolness. Bonus points must be given for the massive "u" shaped bar that is the focal point of the restaurant's interior. It's enough to make any bachelor guy drool. Too bad I didn't take advantage of bar and order a cocktail. Note to self for my next visit. My snobby wine side failed me since the pinot I ordered was barely memorable. On the other hand, the food was as Rachael Ray would describe, "Yum-o." We started with the cheese. For texture we went with a firm St. Jorge and a soft Bonne Bouche (or as the French would translate, "good mouth"). Both were "tres bon". In keeping with the bar feeling of the restaurant, I began to crave bar type food. I ordered the Palace Burger Royale. It was properly cooked to a medium doneness as I had requested. The fries that accompanied the burger was also well cooked. The fries ranked in between the perfect McDonald fries and the fresh potato flavor and not fully crunchy texture of In & Out fries. I was so full when I left this place, I didn't eat for two whole days! Just kidding. Maybe one whole day afterward :P

    (3)

  • S V.

    Where to begin. I have been here numerous times and I'm never disappointed. The food is great their coconut cream pie is AWESOME. I take friends here when they come from out of town as I think everyone should dine here once. I will always love this place as I had dinner here the night I got engaged, which did not happen in the restaurant but afterwards so I'm always going to be a fan.

    (5)

  • Simpson W.

    This is a great late nite spot if you're looking for something good to eat. The food is pretty consistent with the exception for a time or two when I went there. But for the most part it's spot on! The decor is warm and usially dark and intimate. So it's a great place to go on a date and grab something to eat after or before any event. I do warn you however that it's a bit noisey so if you can get over that factor you're good! The menu is seasonal and rotates alot but they do keep certain items that are big sellers on the menu such as their chicken wing appetizer which is awesome in my books! And the salad with the giant crouton! But make sure you save room for dessert cuz their famous coconut cream pie is amazing!

    (4)

  • Derek W.

    This is a great place to go with friends or on a date. Not super romantic; just a cool relaxed atmosphere with great food and awesome service. From the free bread and olive oil to the fondue appetizer and finishing with the Burger Royal, everything was excellent. They had Georgetown Brewery's beer on tap as well. It would be a great place to get a quick bite or drink before heading to a show at the Cinerama (just around the corner).

    (5)

  • Hazel Grace D.

    I had gone out drinking with friends and was desperately seeking a late-night bite when I found this place on a visit to Seattle over the summer. The food was fantastic - and no, not just b/c I was drunk ;) The service was solid and the venue was very nice. I love that they are open late, have a great menu and use quality ingredients. I will be coming back for more and bringing my friends.

    (5)

  • Kim D.

    I've read about Tom Douglas in Details and the legendary twist he is able to put on donuts at the Dahlia Kitchen. So after getting in to Seattle from Los Angeles, I was looking for something good. It was a bit late and for this to be open that late, makes Seattle fortunate. I've always had bland mediocre food when I come to the Seattle area and this was a nice change. We had amazing tater tots with some blue cheese type sauce. And then the burger that I got half of was good, seemingly cooked spot on. The only downfall would be the pate dish I tried, which didn't seem to resemble anything close to I knew of what pate should be. The service at the bar was good too. A nice place and a subtle observation is that if any place dares to have an open kitchen, you will be expect them that they know what they are doing with their menu. And I would agree.

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    This is one of my favorite spots to eat in Seattle. I frequent their late night HH often and love the burger, cheese fries and they have amazingly unique wings. The service is about average but with food like they have its never really mattered much to me.

    (5)

  • Matt J.

    Excellent food, good service. Had the quail with morels and ramps. Cooked perfectly over a wood fire. The Dahlia bread with olive oil and vinegar (endless for $2) was amazingly good also. Will be back soon.

    (5)

  • Dan G.

    My favorite restaurant in the Tom Douglas chain. I used to take women here for first dates a lot. There is a big bar in the center of the restaurant with tables surrounding it and an open kitchen behind. That design gives an open, bustling feel to the place. The food is great, understanding that great in the Tom Douglas universe also means paying $25 for a piece of fish. Also, be sure and check out the big chicken/rooster/bird/something statue thing that they have. This restaurant serves later than a lot of others, so if you're looking for a decent meal after 9 I would definitely recommend this one.

    (4)

  • Sheila Y.

    After driving around last night....heart broken that Sitka was closed for Easter!!!....we ended up at a TD outpost on 5th... but good ol Palace Kitchen is doing it up good post 10 in Seattle...we ordered the big crouton Caesar, grilled chicken wings, smoked clams, and the Palace Burger... The only big disappointment was the Burger....sorry folks there is stuff in this fair city that crushes, even kills this meat sandwich. I kept it medium rare, although i should have stuck with my rare request...it was dry...the bun too big...condiments weak...just not good....but the fries were tasty! Also, the Cardamom Sangria was "interesting," and their beer on tap is unique (heavy on the dark brews). Lastly, I introduced the crew to the famous Coconut Cream Pie....its a TD classic and worth every creamy, buttery, delicious bite.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :4:30 pm - 1:00pm
  • Mon : 4:30 pm - 1:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner, Late Night
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Music : Background
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Palace Kitchen

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