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Sazerac

1101 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 624-7755
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  • Kiana F.

    I remember a great happy hour, good drinks, and good food. In my mind, there's not much else you can ask for. I met a couple of friends here, and we had a solid meal. I left with a happy stomach!

    (4)

  • Brenda A.

    I sat in the bar, and it's a very busy, fun atmosphere. I like its location in the hotel Monaco. The bathroom is a pain to find, be prepared to see most of the hotel to find it. I had the Sazerac cocktail, much like an old fashioned, and it was great. I ordered another banana like cocktail, and it didn't taste much like banana, and I didn't get banana chips like the menu said I would. I ordered gumbo and cornbread, both delicious. I tried my date's scallop and it was cooked to perfection. The bartenders were super friendly. Will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Sazerac is a solid, consistent performer. It's a hotel restaurant, and hotel restaurants often fit this description. The food is consistently good, they're not likely to be swamped, and the prices are a little high- but not quite high enough to make you go somewhere else. It's hard as hell to review places like these with honesty, but I think they deserve your respect. You don't bring your dates here, you don't try to impress people here, this is where you go when you want a solid meal with no hassles, no loud music, no screaming babies, no waiting for a table, no snobbery, etc. Just a really good steak and eggs with a biscuit. This is a place I go for me. The decor and the feel is very "Seattle 90's". You can laugh at that right now- but I've got a sneaking suspicion that Sazerac is still going to be that same restaurant in 20 years, and their consistency and professionalism should cause that "sameness" to be reconsidered as something endearing and respectable. This is a mature restaurant, it knows who it is, and it doesn't need to tell you that this is a Napa valley English cucumber or whatever. It's a "cucumber" and it'll be good because this is Sazerac and it knows what it is doing. They have a GREAT, long, Happy Hour, and a great brunch menu. I've not been in for lunch or dinner for scheduling reasons, but I'm sure they're consistent as well. None of these menu items are going to make you read the description and say "WOW", because this isn't that kind of "can you tell me about the life of this chicken" glamour cuisine. This is about quality. So you'll order "just" the steak and eggs, or a pizza and be impressed at their quality. Things I like: Never made me a bad drink. Never screwed up my ticket. Can reliably char the outside of a steak and leave it pink inside. Makes their pizza in a super hot wood-fired pizza oven. Keeps it real - low ego, no nonsense, no themes. Turns the damned music down. Watching tourists plan their day full of boring stuff.

    (4)

  • J B.

    I love this restaurant and am a HUGE fan. We've visited this restaurant on several occasions, once for dinner and the second visit was during lunch. The food and service is consistently above par; yes I'm a huge fan. This restaurant is consistent of others associated with Kimpton Hotels.

    (4)

  • Ashley M.

    I came here one time for happy hour and then another for lunch. Happy Hour was great. Good drinks and the vibe inside is very nice. As for lunch the food is OK. Not the best but not bad either. I got the Rotiserrie Chicken Salad. Pretty good.

    (3)

  • Kay N.

    Kinda overpriced with their menu. I got a burger which was okay however it came with different type of pickles which I enjoyed! I love pickles! Fries were okay, some were soggy. Anyways I think the flat bread pizzas are worth your money. Pretty flavorful and love the crust! 11-12 dollars. I do love the layout and decor of the restaurant, it felt open and the ceiling ornaments are awesome looking. If you're looking for the bathroom, it's in the adjacent Hotel Monaco.

    (3)

  • D D.

    Not the greatest food, and given that this is a restaurant, I'm giving it two stars. I ate the catfish and my wife ordered a salad, neither of which hit the spot - and we were hungry! The wait staff was friendly though and kept checking up on us. The service was fast and the atmosphere nice. Not a restaurant I would visit again.

    (2)

  • Ezra B.

    I ate at Sazerac with a group of 13 people for dinner (I was staying at the hotel across the street). The menu looked pretty good, and for the most part, the food was decent. The atmosphere of the restaurant was probably the best part! I ordered the Cast Iron Corn Bread as an appetizer, which was EXCELLENT -- very tasty and moist -- and for $4, well worth it. As the main course, I had the Brick Fired White Pizza (Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Garlic, Chile Flakes, Parsley) for a reasonable $12. The pizza was decent, but not special or memorable. The crust was crisp, but there wasn't much actual "stuff" on top, so it was more crispy dough than pizza. My wife asked about the gluten-free menu, which the waiter said will have plenty of options for her. However, the menu only contained items that were already on the regular menu. Though she was able to find a few things, we were a little disappointed with the options. Overall, the service was pretty good, the atmosphere was excellent, and the food was good enough for the price.

    (4)

  • Jennifer N.

    Well, to start off, the service was awesome. The hostess was great, we had to call cause we were running late for our reservation, and by the time we got there we were in an insane hurry AND they had a wait for non reservation people, and they got us a table immediately. Our waiter was also great and quick and got us our food fast as requested. The food though. It was just OK. Corn bread: Awesome - best thing I ate all night Meat Plate: 2 good salamis and one just ok meat, not sure what it was Bread with 1 cheese plate: Decent Pork Ribs: Tasty, but a very small portion. 3 ribs!!! For $18!!! Cheese Gritz: Terrible. Worst gritz I've ever had in my life. Burger: Just OK Fries: Bad, too thin, too crispy So, a mix on the food, some good some bad. Overall, OK experience, but nothing that great.

    (3)

  • Jade L.

    I came here for lunch and wasn't impressed. I ordered the skillet corn bread to start. The corn bread itself was dry and tasteless, and the only redeeming factors was the maple butter and that the corn bread came in a cute mini skillet. For my entree, I ordered the Draper Valley free range chicken. Good to see that they're using free range chicken, but it was dry and unexciting. I did like the side of brick oven veggies and mushrooms. Good service and the waitstaff was attentive. I don't think I will come back if I can help it though.

    (2)

  • Crystal P.

    First I'd like to say I looked at a lot of the reviews before choosing this resturant and from that expected a lot better. What' s all the hype over the fried truffles?? Tasteless balls of potato. The service was mediocre the server we had was quite flip and couldn't get our bills right (2 couples). The steak and trout were great but again what was called a hush puppy was atrocious. A hard over fried ball with way too much spice for the adverage diner. Won't be returning here and could'nt recommend it.

    (2)

  • John G.

    I had another great experience at Sazerac today. When we arrived I was told that we would not be able to get a table for 30 minutes or so, because a large party from a wedding had just descended on the restaurant. We had a drink and waited, and it was well worth the wait. The service was warm and professional, and the food was superb. Thank you to the staff for making our wait comfortable and even enjoyable. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Jeanny M.

    We were here for a quiet weeknight meal with visiting friends. My friend's favorite drink is a sazerac, so what better place eh? A few calls in advance to the venue confirmed what menu they were serving and whether a wait was needed (it was practically empty, but then again, it's a large space underneath a hotel). Anyhow, we were seated in a quiet corner near the kitchen, in view of their ceiling mirror so you could see food prep and I LOVED that. The service was eh. The guy had a cool indifference to us as customers, but he clearly knew food and drink, so it was a tie. When my friend and I each ordered a sazerac, he countered by asking us if we liked rye whiskey. We were confused and said, "Yeah...??" And he explained that he wanted to make sure we did because he didn't want us to change our minds when the drinks arrived and want to return them. Apparently this happens enough where this questioning is necessary. Normally, I probably would have just left, but we were with our friends, so we stayed and assured him we liked whiskey. But I wasn't happy. Whatever. The dudes ordered some brew and I don't remember what they were, but they selected some local drafts to down. Moving on, we ordered a couple shared appetizers, the stuffed dates, which was yummy and their crispy 'truffles' (potato and cheese balls), just ok. The entrees were a burger+egg, a couple fish dishes, and a large gumbo. The food was tasty, my burger was missing the egg (which was a special request) and it took a while for the server to return to ask how everything was. I asked about the egg and he immediately apologized for it and I assured him it was ok (and it really was). However, some time passes and a fried egg is brought out for me which was nice, but by then I had maybe 3 bites of burger left. I appreciate the gesture and the egg was not on the receipt at the end of the night. In the end, it was an OK evening. Good food, alright drinks, great company. But I don't think I'll be coming back for dinner, perhaps happy hour and maybe if my friend comes back and really wants a sazerac from specifically Sazerac.

    (3)

  • Amy K.

    Really good food. Happy hour has some nice options and the prices are decent. Drinks are good too. Tends to get super busy and the wait staff isn't always on the ball, but what can you expect when everyone wants inexpensive good eats and drinks?! :)

    (3)

  • Clover A.

    Went for Happy Hour (SURPRISE, right?) with a few other Yelpers and while the company was charming and worth repeating, I found the service to be random, the food to be -while delicious- nothing that amazing and the drink specials to be just okay. The bacon wrapped dates were pretty damn good, I'll admit. I might go back for those alone but the rest of it, well, it's 'A-OK' but 'I'm (not) A Fan'. It's certainly not 'As Good As it Gets'

    (3)

  • Monica B.

    I work a few blocks from Sazerac and it's a 'go to' place for many of my colleagues. Consequently, I often go there for a going away happy hour, business lunch, or gathering of 5 or more people. In general, their food is overpriced for lunch but the same dishes during happy hour are sometimes an adequate value. As an example, my favorite andouille pizza is $12 for lunch but $9 at happy hour. I still believe $9 is not appropriate for what you get. The 'snacks, tapas, and bites' are almost never worth the money because the portions are small and the prices are high. Many of my colleagues rave about the gumbo, which, from my perspective, is okay, but not great. I tried the BBQ pork sandwich ($12.50) once and have never had it again. It was okay, but again, for the prices they charge, I would expect to have my socks knocked off. I can get a mediocre BBQ sandwich off a food truck since none of them are very good either. The happy hour drinks are okay. They do have a non-alcoholic ginger drink that I love! That's probably my favorite thing there. The servers are hot and cold. I've had a couple of very good ones over the years but not many. I was there a few weeks ago for a going away lunch in the 'private' room on the north side of the restaurant. There were about 15 of us there. Here's why I dislike the mandatory 18% gratuity - your level of service is often not worth 18%. Our server did a good job of taking orders and bringing food. He did a terrible job of drinks - he gave people drinks they didn't order and forgot a few completely. After we got all our food (which, he didn't bring out), we didn't see him again. As a matter of fact, while my polite colleagues waited patiently for refills of their glasses of water, iced tea, and decaf for the guest of honor, I promptly stormed outside the private room to look for our server. I did not find him. EVER. I did find other servers and explained that most of our drinks needed to be topped off. The server got 18% for providing us service that was worth 9%, at best. My order that day was Dover Sole "Veronique." I loved the almonds, grapes and citrus. I don't eat potatoes so I was provided with a fabulous assortment of grilled veggies instead. That was amazing and completely stole the show! The mushrooms (2 different kinds) had a wonderful texture to them. My fish was overcooked and mushy. Had I not been with such a large group, I would have sent it back. For $16, it was completely unacceptable. Mediocre, at best. Sazerac, I wished I loved more things about you seeing as I visit you so often for business reasons.

    (3)

  • Thomas M.

    Came back here expecting to get their ribs again, but they were nowhere on the menu. Very disappointed. Expected the Moscow Mule to be served in copper cups like it was last time and was disappointed again. Prefer the lamb sausage to the andouille.

    (2)

  • Roger A.

    We stayed at the Monaco hotel attached to this restaurant and the ambiance drew us inside and we had both wine and pizza. Yum! Very good happy hour specials and tasty, tasty, tasty. They screed up our check but quickly rectified mistake when we pointed it out.

    (4)

  • Raynne O.

    Good quality and a pleasant surprise. Only downside is the wine glasses came dirty but otherwise good service. Had sampler menu and a soup and catfish. Yum yum yum! One of the best roast chicken I have eaten in a long time.

    (5)

  • Paula P.

    This restaurant is housed within the Hotel Monaco in Seattle. Let me preface this next comment with the fact that I used to work in restaurants, and it is always a bit annoying to have a customer come in, say, minutes before closing. I did come to eat right at the cusp of when lunch was over, and if I were told as such that would have been absolutely fine except my server unfortunately asked the restaurant manager, across the room, "Isn't lunch over?" So, make me feel bad that it was 2:30p on the dot and not want to go ask someone that in a more gentle, less in-my-face way, or even better, to just tell me lunch seating was over, please order from the bar menu. Much less passive-aggressive and much more professional. Sheesh. I will say that even given the rude-ish arrival my food came out very quickly and it was very good, nicely presented and all ingredients were very fresh. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger medium rare, and it did come to me medium rare, a pleasant surprise since most restaurants assume you mean medium. I would come here again because the food was great, but maybe I'll time my arrival more in the middle of the lunch or dinner time window. :)

    (3)

  • Ozzie L.

    Service today was just non existent, waited so long for drinks that we forgot we even ordered them. Waitress never asked if we wanted another cocktail or even took the bread plates. Food was OK at best. Had the ribs, nothing special, grits were under seasoned and fairly oily from the cheese, not impressed. Plates sat around and had to ask someone to remove them. Sorry sazerac but you failed today

    (2)

  • joe o.

    The gumbo was good, and service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Aaron E.

    I feel odd giving only 3 stars to Sazerac. It is, after all, a place I frequent pretty often for happy hour. In fact, if I'm ever in the general downtown area and am in need of cheapish food and beverage, I automatically think of Sazerac seeing as they have a relatively extensive happy hour menu that lasts until 8 pm. The food selection of their happy hour menu is pretty extensive. Ranging from sliders and fries to pizza to charcuterie, they have something for almost everyone. Their drink menu also has a nice selection which includes very reasonably priced beer, wine, and well drinks and slightly discounted cocktails. So why only 3 stars? Very few things have been exceptional. Their pizzas are delicious and I really like their mini grilled cheese. Oh, and you can't go wrong with their charcuterie or cheese plate. However, some of their other items taste.... different. Their sliders are consistently juicy but they seem to have an off taste. Their fries are enjoyable but their sweet potato fries taste.... off. Also, I didn't like a single one of the dipping sauces in the trio that comes with their fries. The last vodka tonic I had also tasted really funky. I can't really describe the taste, but it tasted weird. Sazerac has a really solid selection for happy hour and you really can't beat the prices or the fact that their happy hour lasts so long. Expect food that's pretty good (but not amazing) and you'll leave a happy customer.

    (3)

  • Kelsie V.

    Had a company Christmas party/dinner here. Everything was great. Although wait for our actual entrees was soooooo long. Hard to measure since we kept ordering bottles and bottles of wine and champagne. Thanks boss. By the time the food arrived, I had this little 5 oz. beautiful steak and I could've eaten 12 more ounces. High end, nice place to treat yourself.

    (3)

  • J S.

    Ate here with a family member after receiving a coupon upon checkin to the Monaco Hotel. Arrived shortly before 8 pm and asked to eat off the Happy Hour menu (posted from 4pm to 8pm). We were told that the bartender had already made "last call" so we could not order from that menu. We protested but to no avail. So the manager seated us in the restaurant and we ordered. Since it was late we decided to split a salad and pizza. The salad came promptly but the waitress told us it had chervil cheese on top. When we called it to her attention she said she had made an error and that it was mixed into the dressing. After some time she came to the table and said that she had put in the pizza order but "it hadn't printed" but the chef would make it right away. When it finally came it did not have a lot of toppings but tasted good. By the way- the restaurant was nearly empty so it wasn't as if they were rushed. After paying our bill we called over the manager to discuss our entire evening's experience. First he disclaimed any responsibility for our poor experience. Then he tap danced around the issues especially the late food order. (Which he admitted he was aware of). He still could have saved the poor situation with a sincere acknowledgement of the issues and an equally sincere apology. Needles to say this restaurant did not receive anymore business from us during the remainder of our stay.

    (1)

  • Mark M.

    Very good choice for vegetarians. Plenty of delicious options. Good service and good atmosphere too.

    (5)

  • Ponarett X.

    I have finally gone back to do happy hour again. They changed the pricing; all items are not $2 anymore. I didn't think that would be sustainable anyway. The food prices are still pretty good. Unless you want beer or wine, their drinks specials really aren't that great. The food is still good. Although I wish I had read my previous review because I would have ordered the dates again and not the little burgers. The crispy "truffles" were exactly how I remembered them - fluffy and cheesy and crispy! The field mushrooms were delicious; they were buttery and garlicky. AND the leftover bits that were at the bottom of the skillet were perfect to sop up with bread or, in my case, pizza crust. Yes, that's how I roll.

    (4)

  • Michael R.

    It is pricey but good. Not best service but still very good. I don't think they do anything better than anyone else in Seattle but everything they do, they do well. For a place named after a drink you would think that they would really excel at cocktails. Again, the cocktails are done well, but nothing that blows you away.

    (3)

  • Anna T.

    Great breakfast/brunch spot! The cheese omelette was amazing, with goat cheese! Also try their sizzling scrambles. The service was great, very friendly and quick.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    This place truly is a hit or miss with service. Sometimes, I'll get a great host/hostess who is willing to accommodate and sometimes not. It's more often not. I never know what to expect when trying to make reservations for happy hour. I work across the street and my team and I often go there after work for get togethers and we've been able to reserve a happy hour slot many times. I went in today to check about holding the back table for a larger group and was told reservations were not allowed for happy hours. I don't know if the manager thought I was bluffing but I've done it many times in the past since I'm across the street and that is a convenient spot for work meetings. I'm guessing that it has more to do with who you get when you walk in. If you happen to come in on a day where a flexible host/hostess is working, you might luck out. As for the service, it's also a hit or miss as well. I've had great servers who offered split checks and checked back frequently and in the same token, ones who look like they are so over the job. Anyway, the restaurant should talk to staff about a consistent policy regarding the HH reservations. My friend has also been able to reserve the back table in the past for a happy hour birthday dinner. 2 stars for subpar service. Food is decently priced for HH but it's definitely not what it used to be. I go back occasionally for the menu variety but the prices are no longer one of the best happy hours. I would say List, Ume, and Barolo are the best ones in town.

    (2)

  • Kristin K.

    I ate here last night with my aunt and uncle. It was very good. I really liked the pork cheeks which were very tender. The dish included mashed parsnips, Shishito peppers, and a differen mushroom than I am used to. For dessert I had Baileys and chocolate ice cream. Yumm.

    (5)

  • Grace C.

    We were staying in Hotel Monaco for a few days, and were too lazy to go outside of the hotel for food. Overall, the restaurant was always really clean and the waiters and waitresses were always REALLY polite and REALLY nice. No issues with their service at ALL. Also, when my bf and I went their by ourselves, they didn't treat us snobbily (not a real word), or looked down at us, so that's always a plus in our books. For the most part, food was pretty okay. It was filling, it was hot off the grill/oven/stove, and it was pretty tasty. Only big issue was the prices being kind of high. My small plate of gnocchi (and it was SMALL), was 13 bucks.... So, my suggestion would be to go for the big plates, and take home whatever you don't finish. Pretty pricey. The menu was also pretty small. For every meal period, they would change the menu completely. I can understand why the menu would be small, especially considering their location, and the chef's specialties. Still, it was a bit hard to choose anything when considering how hungry we were, or how much we would attempt to budget our food costs in an area that we were just visiting for the first time. So, for the most part, service was great, restaurant was comfy, nice atmosphere, food was pretty good, prices were a bit high, but somewhat reasonable.

    (4)

  • Emily S.

    My friends and I were lucky enough to dine at Sazerac a few times because we were staying at the Kimpton Hotel. The hotel gave us breakfast tickets to use at the restaurant. Lucky for us, we were able to combine tickets if we missed breakfast one day! Service here is usually slow, the first time we came here we all got the continental breakfast ($11) which came with croissant, jam, and butter along with juice, coffee, or tea. The croissant was pretty big when it came out, and it was good flakey and buttery without even needing any more butter or jam added to it. The second time I came here and ordered their Two Eggs Any Style breakfast ($13) . This came out in a huge plate with a ton of food on it. In addition to that, I also ordered a very well made B-52 which came with Kahlua, Bailey's, Grand Marnier, and coffee. ($8). Out of everything that was ordered in our group, the B-52 came out super last. :/ So... the food here is good, but expect to be here awhile because the service is slow.. like molasses.

    (4)

  • Eodney B.

    I have always been a huge fan of Sazerac and hotel Monaco... The Bloody Mary bar has been a great way to start a day in the city whether the plan was shopping or a Seahawks game. We were very disappointed to walk in today and hear that the Bloody Mary bar has been discontinued... Is management aware that Yelp had this place rated as the #1 Bloody Mary bar down town? The food is good enough to keep me coming back but I have to question the decision to abandon the Bloody Mary bar. Bring it back and this place is an easy 5 star review.

    (3)

  • ira g.

    Sazerac is amazing!... We went there on a saturday night. it was a spontaneous dinner, no reservation were made. There were 5 adults and two kids that night. We went to several places prior to Sazerac as we were walking in downtown, McCormicks, Wild Ginger, Purple, none of them were available immediately for walk in and we had to wait close to 1 hour. So, the last resort was Sazerac. They immediately say - YES we have table available for you. They took us to their private party room that can fit 10 people! It was in a quiet place, where the kids can roam around without us worrying if they are going somewhere or bothering somebody. The FOOD, yes! the food was AMAZING!! apart from their amazing service, We ordered Crispy truffle, Cast iron bread (melt in your mouth), and Sweet potato fries which were excellent. Entree we ordered: Pan seared Scallops, Cider-Chile Glazed "St. Louis Style" Pork Ribs, Grilled Harris Ranch Coulotte Steak, Sopressata brick pizza and Crispy Idaho Catfish - All of them were great! Our favorite that night though was the Seared Scallops - although all of them were just so great! I don't think we ever get to dessert, we were just so full with the food!.. it was just an amazing food with excellent service experience.

    (5)

  • Hans W.

    I was impressed by my first visit to Sazerac! Our waiter was very friendly and funny and he helped us put together a tasty meal of lamb shoulder, butternut squash and the sampler of cured hams. I wasn't blown away by the squash but the lamb and cured meats were quite good!

    (5)

  • Chelsea J.

    I had a wonderful Christmas celebration dinner with 5 friends at Sazerac on Friday night. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience because I had been here for lunch before and wasn't impressed. I thought the prices were high and food just okay. But this time everything was fantastic! We had the bacon wrapped dates, wrapped anchovies, salted and seasoned almonds for appetizers, catfish, scallops, hanger steak, burger with fontina, pork ribs, and Sopressata pizza (Salami, Crimini Mushrooms) and grits. Everything I tasted was absolutely delicious. The scallops were tender, the pork ribs finger-licking good, pizza thin crusted and flavorful. I was happy I settled on the catfish because it was truly very good. Spicy breaded coating, tender, meaty fish on top of garlic mashed potatoes and veggies. One of my friends and I shared the burger and the small plate of catfish and it was more than enough food. The only thing I was disappointed by was the burger. It was just okay and the server left off our bacon on the burger. By the time she came back to check on us it was too late to ask to have the bacon added. Oh well, it was still a delicious meal. Another note: the restaurant was so busy! I know the staff was frazzled and had a lot to do. Favorite dishes I sampled were the bacon wrapped dates (as many other Yelpers mentioned) the salami pizza, and above all, the catfish. I look forward to coming back for dinner and trying out their happy hour. as well. Thanks for a special evening, Sazerac!

    (4)

  • JoAnna L.

    My cousin and I stopped by the bar here since she was staying at the Hotel Monaco just next door. We found a 2-seater and sat down, our server came by pretty quickly, but we still were looking over the drink menu, so she went to get us waters. By the time she came back, we had both decided on Manny's, my cousin had never had it and she liked that it was local. We caught up quite a bit as we drank our beers and our server checked on us every so often. We stayed maybe 45 minutes since we had reservations at Purple that night. The restaurant and bar here were pretty busy for a Wednesday night, but we were looked after pretty well. Our check came out fast after we had asked for it and I'm sure if my cousin is back again, we'll stop in for another Manny's.

    (4)

  • Bo L.

    Nice Cafe / restaurant / bar attached to the hotel next door. Cool atmosphere, and enthusiastic staff. it is a safe stop for food or drinks. mostly not too busy.

    (4)

  • Eunice M.

    Best happy hour in downtown seattle! HH menu: sazeracrestaurant.com/fi… If you like brie cheese, i'd recommend: warm oozing st. andre which is baked brie cheese that comes with grilled bread. Two I liked are FLORENTINE (ricotta, spinach, roasted garlic and bechamel) and ANDOUILLE (sausage, onions and etc) wood-fired pizzas -- they are delicious!

    (5)

  • NellieBly W.

    Had a great steak here.There were four in our party all ordering different dishes and we all liked them. The service was also excellent. I will definitely come again.

    (5)

  • Randi B.

    Had dinner here our last night in Seattle. The decor is really pretty, dark and spacious with awesome fabric chandeliers. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, we never waited for anything, he was totally on top of it. Upon being seated we were immediately served bread, some french white bread and these delicious little buttery corn bread bites. Those things were awesome! For dinner, my niece ordered a Tomato Garlic Soup and a Four Cheese Pizza. BF got an Apple & Mizuna Salad and Chanetrelle & Bacon Pizza. I ordered the tasting menu, which was four courses paired with four wines. My first course was Crispy Truffles, little fried balls of goodness. Yukon potatoes, cheese & truffle oil served with a creamy dipping sauce. We all enjoyed those very much. My second course was Wood Roasted Gulf Prawns in a fantastic garlic oil with slices of chorizo and bits of garlic throughout. These were awesome! Plump, perfectly cooked shrimp. This would be a great main course if it was mixed with some pasta. Third course was Ricotta Gnocchi served in an amazingly sweet corn puree, with baby tomatoes, arugula and lots of Pecorino cheese. This dish had a really good flavor and texture, my only gripe is it was served almost cold. I would have really enjoyed this hot. For dessert I chose the Banana's Foster Triffle, with large slices of caramelized bananas. This dish was awesome! My niece & BF both enjoyed their food...I tried theirs as well, and I liked her Four Cheese Pizza the best. All the cheeses melted together were phenomenal. The wine pairings served with my courses were perfect, and I enjoyed two of them very much, the Pinot Grigio by Benvolio and the Pinot Noir by Wine by Joe...I will be purchasing bottles of those in the near future! The prices were pretty good, the most expensive thing being my tasting menu for $50, but for all I got it, was worth it. The other items ordered were less than $15. This was a great place to have dinner and I highly recommend you try it!

    (4)

  • Steph B.

    Awful service....our server was rude, got our food orders wrong and didn't offer to fix the mistake.....we didn't get our complete meal together we got it in parts.... Will not be going back and will not be recommending this restaurant or hotel to any family or friends.

    (1)

  • Jacki C.

    Numnumnumnum! I love Sazerac! Delicious catfish, bacon-wrapped dates (looks like they took them off the menu though), chicken liver mousse! Haven't had a bad meal here yet. Sometimes they do a prix fixe dinner that is actually enough for two people with smallish appetites to share (we had leftovers, actually). I hope they keep the bacon-wrapped dates on the menu though - they're amazing!

    (5)

  • Jennifer F.

    This place is classy, has nice decor and the hostess was very sweet. However, I placed a to-go order and waited 30 minutes for a chicken salad, which was very unpleasant.

    (1)

  • Lisa D.

    This was our last stop on a "Tipsy Toddle" through downtown Seattle before hopping the bus home. I have to say, I really loved this place and will be coming back to see if it is a five star! We sat at a little two seater table along the bar, and I was impressed by how comfortable and cozy the little table was, even though we were located on the aisle. The happy hour drinks were good although I think I erred in getting lemon drops - I probably should have picked something more adventurous. A look at the happy hour menu had me regretting that I'd eaten earlier. We did have the dirty rice croquettes, which were absolutely delicious and made me wonder why I'd never thought of deep fried dirty rice balls before. Shame on me! The banana pudding we had for dessert was also great, although I think next time I'll treat myself to chicken liver mousse for dessert, and die happy.

    (4)

  • JC D.

    Wanted to grab a bite before heading to the library for a study sesh and stopped here. Chilaquiles, and there was Mexicans in the kitchen, I asked, turned out to be Mexicant's. Asked to add a little spice to the sauce, they suggested a couple bottles of Tabasco. I was even offered Tapatio the table over got! Found a thin grey hair right off the bat. I let it go. I was almost done when I found a thick black hair under my eggs. Fuhhhhh! I didn't want to get comped, so I didn't say anything, I did eat most of it. Chilaquiles were soggy, green sauce was not bad if a white dude was making it, but I expect more from a Mexican kitchen. Mexican coffee was good and the server was friendly.

    (2)

  • Lil' Piggy G.

    Actually, I'd prefer to give this eatery 3.5 stars. The menu is very creative, but there's hits & misses. I had the brick oven trout with pickled lemon rind. The trout was ok, but with the lemon rind it was good. Friend had the catfish and raved about it. Wife had the watermellon salad and it was good.....not great. Mushrooms for appetizers...again good not great. We also had some truffle thingy for an appetizer. I wasn't sure what a truffle was before eating this dish and after eating it I'm still not sure what it is. Martini good (Put a martini in front of me quickly with good service and I'll give you at least 3 stars even if you serve me cold cow dung.) Desert was hazelnut panna cota. Fantastic! This restaurant's ambience is unusual and comfortble with its plush furniture and weird, massive hanging ceiling decorations. Service was excellent. The menu is interesting and one of a kind. I'd recommend giving this restaurant a try.

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    Did not eat here as I just popped in for a late night cocktail after a performance at Benaroya Hall and with the decreased bus service after 10PM, I had some time to kill. The bartender made me the best Maker's Mark Manhattan I have ever had. I asked him about which vermouth and which bitters he used and they are exactly what I use at home, but for some reason it tasted so much better than when I shake up my own. Will definitely have to pop back in here for drinks again.

    (5)

  • Courtney K.

    Bottom Line: Good food but there are better options around for Seattle faire. In a Few Words: Food - Good but not super Seattle-ish (kind lacking seafood) Drinks - Full bar. Bottoms up! Service - A little slow Atmosphere - Hip vibe, comfy seating, patio seating available too. The Details: Located in Kimpton's Hotel Monaco I was hoping for more. But ,I had been fully advised per my Yelp research that this was a 3.5 stars place and better, although more expensive, options were available within several blocks. I was too lazy to do any more walking on my Saturday night so I took the elevator ride down from my room to check out Sazerac. I entered through the hotel but couldn't find the hostess stand. Turns out, it was opposite corner of the restaurant kind of hidden behind a large pillar I asked the hostess for a comfy booth but instead she showed me to a couch with a coffee table. Wanting dinner, I pointed to a booth in the back and asked for that. She was happy to comply. Tucked away in the corner of the restaurant, I think my waiter was surprised to see me there. I guess I snuck in on him. He was very friendly but despite my bionic hearing I most definitely had a hard time hearing him at times. Maybe he was just a mumbler. I ordered the four course tasting menu with which he wasn't very familiar and seemed a bit confused but we made it work. I started out with five oysters. Two were blah and the other three were very meaty. I liked the presentation on rock salt and seeds. Next I had a spicy cup of gumbo with Andouille sausage. It was tasty. Oh boy, I was already getting full when my cheese grits and three short-ribs arrived. The grits were ok, my father's are most certainly better. The meat of the short ribs literally fell off of the bone and the St. Louis style glaze was tasty. If you're keeping count, that is only three courses and I still had one more coming to me - dessert. I love dessert but was soooooo full so I asked for it to go. I chose ooey gooey chocolate cake but probably should have gotten the coconut panna cotta. The chocolate cake was good but too rich for me. It was served with fresh strawberries and blackberries that helped cut the richness. In the end, this dinner with tax and tip (no drinks) cost me about $50. On one hand, it seems a little pricey for what I got. On the other hand, had I gone to another nearby restaurant like Shuckers I would have spent much more but also had more Seattle-ish food options, I think.

    (3)

  • Helen H.

    I didn't really want to go here at first because I didn't consult yelp beforehand for this place. (Yes, I have to yelp everything before I go somewhere!) The only reason why we came here was because this place is part of the hotel we stayed at. When we arrived we were seated right by the door. In my opinion that is probably the worst place to sit. Good thing my friend knew about the happy hour there because there was no indication of it and we had to ask for the separate happy hour menu. We ordered the: Rustic Sweet Potatoes, Crispy "Truffles", and the Grilled Housemade Andouille Sausage. I liked the Crispy "Truffles" the most. My friend really like the Rustic Sweet Potatoes, even though I thought some of them seemed a little burnt. The place also gave us a bread basket that contained cornbread, which was different but I didn't really like it. Overall it is a good place for happy hour, especially since it is four hours long: Monday-Saturday, 4-8 p.m.

    (4)

  • Rachel A.

    Sazerac is within walking distance of many downtown hotels, so it's a good place to hang out if you're in from out of town and want a relaxing environment. My family and I came in here for pre-dinner drinks and snacks, and were directed to a very comfy couch past the bar. The staff was lovely, and I really enjoyed the Spire Cider they had. The boyfriend was also a fan of the Mac & Jack's darker ale. I think the drinks (their drink menu is massive) and the staff was the best part of Sazerac. We were all unimpressed with the food, for the most part. We got the charcuterie sampler platter ($15) and I thought that the meat was equal to if not less than the quality of something I'd buy at the supermarket. Also, I wish they'd described their olive dish ($5) on the menu as being different from your general mediterranean olive in oil. They were dry and kind of sweet and almost looked like grapes. None of us had eaten olives like them before and nobody seemed to like them very much. At least there were a lot of them? I do have to say though that, while a little pricey, their kumamoto oysters were very fresh and tasty! So, overall, a very good place for drink on a cozy couch and a taste of some good oysters!

    (3)

  • Jeff F.

    There was nothing fundamentally wrong here... the prices for what you get is a little out of wack for the food. The wife had a few appys for a meal and the appys were quite small... so she was left a little hungry... I had the stuffed dates for an appy, and the burger which was good (shared out a lot of fries and quite a few bites of my burger to keep her happy) but again... not stellar (nothing really to complain about though). I had a drink (the special one of the day) which was ok... but not great. In the end when the bill showed up... we were over $100. The next night we went to the Brooklyn Seafood, Steak, and Oyster bar... and it was around $140... AND DEFINITELY worth that. So... for $40 more... just go to a better restaurant I guess.

    (2)

  • Candy B.

    The bartender was so cool to my boyfriend and I. Visiting from Los Angeles, we stopped in for a drink one afternoon, and she could not have been more knowledgeable and friendly. We sampled some absinthe and purchased from the happy hour menu. Besides the wild lighting fixtures, its a cool place to pop into!

    (5)

  • Megan H.

    Wait staff was a bit spacy, but he was nice and prompt. Food was excellent. Did a good job making our special occasion feel special.

    (5)

  • Wes B.

    Happy Hour Monday - Saturday, 4-8 p.m. Eats and Drinks from $3+

    (4)

  • Jen P.

    I've been to this restaurant a number of times and so didn't hesitate when a friend suggested this for our NYE dinner. But oh man- what a mistake. Everything about this meal was a disaster- from the poor service to the lack of appetizers options to the wait. Then the entrees came. Three of four of us ordered the steak. I had the pork cheeks. Everyone's food was underdone for how it was ordered and arrived cold. The pork cheeks were so salty it was inedible. The service was horrible- and it wasn't that busy. We requested an ice bucket for our prosecco and didn't get it until 40 minutes after we finished the bottle. Overall: Appetizers-3 of 5 Beverages- 2 of 5 (would have been more if the waiter had ever showed up to refill our drinks) Entrees- 1 of 5. Disappointing.

    (2)

  • Greyson S.

    My partner and I were leaving on a Bolt Bus to Van and had to stop somewhere downtown to get lunch. This is practically always a problem if we want to try somewhere new because I'm gluten-free (and have some issues with textures) so we never know if some place is going to have something that I can eat. We decided to stop into Sazerac. Or rather, we tried to stop into Sazerac. They hold weird hours that involve breaks between serving times where they switch over the menus (I'm guessing?), so we were told to come back later. Luckily for them, everyone else was closed that morning, so we did. And we're pretty glad for it, as their food was pretty tasty. My partner was thrilled with their devilled eggs and cured meat plate, and I had their pulled pork sans breadstuffs which was pretty tasty. It looks like a great place to go for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Corianne B.

    The organic beet salad was so amazing! Beets, pistachios and goat cheese = amazing combo. I was a big fan of this place. Attached to one of my favorite hotels (Kimpton Hotels are just MONEY, all the time - LOVE Hotel Monaco!), we wandered downstairs to kill some time with the bar menu. We weren't disappointed by the quality and taste of the food at all, and the bartenders and hostesses were amazing. So friendly and attentive. We loved it so much, we came back for late night happy hour with our friends and tried more of the happy hour menu.

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    We visited Sazerac last night for the first time. Finding that is was mostly empty on a Saturday night should have been an indicator that it's not the place to be. Lighting was too bright and the music was terrible. Apparently they were pumping in VH1 hits from the 80's. No one should ever have to endure Jefferson Starship during their dinner. We started with the dates and deviled eggs. Dates were ok. $7 for 3 dates seems a bit excessive. Eggs were very bland. Next up was dinner. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything memorable either. My wife asked for bread for her soup twice. It never came. I asked for mustard it also never came. My friends pint glass sat there empty. The waiter never asked if he wanted anything else. Then the bill shows up. $114 for 3 people eating small plates. And 18% gratuity was added. WTF. When I inquired about that I was told it was a clerical error. If there was a zero star rating that's how I'd rank this place. I felt the need to keep apologizing to my friends the rest of the evening as I was the one that suggested we go here.

    (1)

  • Henry V.

    Loved the extensive and varied selection of small plates. We tried eight of them and enjoyed them all. Generous happy hour time starting at 4 until 8 pm.

    (4)

  • Xavi R.

    sat at the bar. loved smelling the wood burning. bartenders were super nice i mean like really nice!

    (5)

  • Michael U.

    I had the triple item extravaganza (I don't remember what they called it) consisting of shitake soup, chicken salad, and the ooey gooey chocolate cake. What I appreciate about the salad is the dressing is lightly applied, and the greens are an interesting mix. I give it an A-. The soup was a little too room temperature for my taste. The ooey gooey chocolate cake was spot on, of course (and miles better than the cookie option). Also, the service was fantastic. I did snack on other people's sweet potato fries which might be the best I've had. As a tip: ask for some sauce. They gave us a cream based dip for the fries, but I can't remember the name. I haven't tried it, but I hear the pulled pork is the best menu item. Looking forward to coming back for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    I had to rack my brain a bit to recall this one, but I believe I dropped in here about a year ago with fellow Yelpers Becca L and Sara S for a happy hour, with what I recall being a somewhat extensive menu. We ended up sharing bacon-filled dates, sliders, sweet potato fries, and a pizza, along with a margarita for myself. While the sliders were tasty and the dates weren't bad, the pizza was just okay, and the sweet potato fries were pretty subpar. The margarita was pretty good though, and a fairly strong drink at that too. And, unfortunately, that's all I had in my notes. It probably isn't saying much that I can't really remember much more about this place (I usually remember minor details about any restaurant I've been to within the last few years, so...). At least the company was good - this, I remember still!

    (3)

  • Chad F.

    Great place to take a date but I think we hit an off night. Both our dishes were extremely salty. The vegetables with the rotisserie chicken (part of the pre fix meal) we not even edible due to saltiness.

    (3)

  • HK J.

    Had happy hour here on the patio on a lovely Saturday afternoon with the sun shining. The restaurant very visually pleasing as well so we will probably be back to have dinner sometime. The cocktails were nice and modern - up to date with what's popular. I had the Sazerac and I think my husband had a Shotgun Wedding? The fries were to die for. I liked the dipping sauces. The olives were amazing little jewels that melt in your mouth. The salads were fabulous, even the simple baby greens salad rocked, there were hidden bits of basil in it. I had sliders that weren't absolutely my favorite but they were still very good. My husband had pulled pork sliders which were very good as well. All in all the service and food were enough to make me want to go back and take friends with us.

    (4)

  • KT E.

    I come here a lot because I work by it. Everything is decent - from the prices to the food. I have never had worse oysters though so that is my only complaint here. Just don't order oysters but everything else is .. decent.

    (3)

  • Molly G.

    Fabulous dinner! Steak tartare, mushroome, hanger steak and roasted beet salad. Margarita and Vespar drinks were killer. Excellent service!

    (5)

  • Opal D.

    Interior is warm. I always enjoy happy hour here. It's nothing to write home about, but consistently good. I recommend the stuffed dates. I also had Christmas brunch here this year and found the service and food to all be tasty. I'm not terribly fond of the "Bloody Mary Bar" idea, but they are willing to make your Bloody Mary for you if you specify that you don't want to make it yourself. The bathroom is also really far away (inside the Hotel Monaco, down stairs) and when you're a few drinks deep, kind of a pain in the butt to get to...

    (4)

  • Samantha G.

    Happy Hour from 4-8 pm? I hella dig! Their selection is perfect for sharing with a bud or few. My friend and I split the following: Rustic Sweet Potato Fries ($5) This fries were cut thickly and were filling. I forgot what sauces came with it besides the ketchup but these were so good. Florentine wood-fired pizza ($8) My friend insisted on ordering this particular pizza because she said that bechamel cheese was like "BUTTAH". She was so right, I fell in love with this cheese and how well it went with the rest of the pizza. I like the variety offered during their HH and would recommend it to others to give it a try.

    (4)

  • Dave P.

    This dinner was the most disappointing that I had during my trip to Seattle. I tried it on a Sunday night and there was a fair group at the bar but only a couple of tables filled on the restaurant side. But I stood at the hostess station for close to 5 minutes before the bar tender noticed me and started to seat me. My beer came and was slopped all over the glass. I ordered the crispy truffles which had been well reviewed and a bowl of gumbo. Was there supposed to be truffle in my truffle? I thought that's what the menu said. My gumbo was not hot but the only flavor was the heat. Just one dimension, nothing subtle. My waiter ignored me. Didn't know what kind of ice cream for dessert so I ordered their version of chocolate lava cake, alá mode but alas, no ice cream came. And my coffee, no hotter than my soup. Don't waste your money.

    (1)

  • Shannon H.

    Met a friend and the hubby for a drink and app's after work. The menu was a little pricey but the food was delicious. The seating was a bit cramped, although the furniture was pretty comfy. We definitely needed more table space for just the 3 of us, our drinks and a few plates had our table maxed out. It was very busy and loud, seemed to be a popular joint for other HH-goers. I'd come back for a drink again.

    (3)

  • MommyWarbucks and TheLeftoverKid o.

    Slowest service ever! Our party of 6 was one of 3 tables and after arriving at 11:30, they didn't take our food order until noon (even though we were ready to order and starving). We didn't get any food until 12:39-- over an hour after sitting down! And it was not hot. My chiliquilles had sat so long they were luke warm and soggy...

    (2)

  • check p.

    Could we have a better happy hour (with a teenager) than at ivar's? Yes!!! Sazerac, which is attached to Hotel Monaco, is cool, busy, and delicious, plus their happy hour is from 4-8pm, and they gave us a table for three (a teen). She was the only one there, but no problem. The well Gin and Tonic was just fine, as was the draft local. The highlights were the plates, all way bigger than you would normally get at happy hour: a Caesar with a whole, home-cured anchovy a bubbling iron skillet of mushrooms a beautiful composed dish of at least 8 cured anchovies over thinly sliced cucumbers and a salsa-like chou chou tasty thin cut fries in a tall milkshake container (not crispy though) with three dipping sauces personal, thin-thin pizzas a giant artichoke spread with foccacia (almost like a mac and cheese, without the mack) a goat cheese-stuffed, and bacon wrapped date (my favorite) Only regret is that we didn't come here the first night in town! Service was efficient and friendly.

    (5)

  • Tina P.

    Great happy hour spot! I arrived yesterday around 6 pm and found plently of open seating at the bar. Plus, they open up the dining area for happy hour as well when the bar fills up. The menu has plenty of items to chose from whether you want a salad, pizza, seafood, or meat and cheeses. The only down side is the slow service. We ordered meat and cheese along with a variety of other items. You would think it only takes a minute to throw a block of cheese and a few slices of meat on a platter, right? Wrong! Our salad and pizza arrived before the meat and cheese. Otherwise no complaints for price and variety!

    (3)

  • Rich S.

    Upscale New Orleans style appetizers and meals. Not the place for a good ol' oyster po'boy; but their carrot and parmesan grits are delicious. A great selection of drinks, including alcoholic coffee drinks, at the full bar. Not a place I might go to on a regular basis, but when out of town friends are in downtown, i might just go back to try the gumbo.

    (3)

  • Starkey S.

    Fries were sitting around forever....... Were hard and lacked flavor. The half chicken was alright. Wouldn't go back.

    (2)

  • Shep G.

    Wonderful place with amazing food choices, they have some great deals too....So make sure you either ask about them or visit the web site...we had great food here with a large group and it was all good and the prices were all low based on finger food sizes...

    (4)

  • Jessica N.

    This is a fun place with a wonderful happy hour and good food. I was impressed with the restaurant's assistant manager Christopher Givens who made us feel so welcome on Friday night with no reservation. The happy hour includes food as well. The BBQ sliders with Gruyere cheese are mouth-watering, although I think they could be served on a nicer type of bread. The white anchovy and cucumber salad had great flavor and was very fresh. If you're in Seattle, I highly recommend you drop by!

    (4)

  • Rosie R.

    Last night's dinner at Sazerac was like the first date with a guy you end up marrying. You walk in with lowered expectations and your guard raised because all your recent experiences were promising, but just didn't quite measure up. He is well-dressed (but so was the last d.b. you went out with). Sazerac is a lovely restaurant to eat in: giant pulled- toffee looking chandeliers, cozy velvet booths. But I've been fooled by fancy fixtures before. But then you get to the small talk, and you start to like what you hear. "You love watching 30 Rock and Cash Cab too? AND you love to go fishing?" "Fingerling potatoes and prosciutto with garlic aioli and cilantro?! Sounds amazing!" And the small plates we started with had me twitterpated like finding out he is a good kisser. By the end of the date/meal, you inappropriately wonder what your kids would look like, or whether you could convince your family to eat Thanksgiving here instead of at your aunt's house. THE SMALL PLATES: - $3 bowl of Spanish peanuts ended up being the perfect take-home snack - The Manchego with lobster mushrooms was just rich enough to be decadent without ruining my appetite. - The prosciutto and fingerlings were so good, I secretly hoped my dining companion would forget it was at my end of the table. - We also ordered a demi tasse of the "rooster, crawfish and sausage gumbo" which was also fabulous, especially because I could get just a taste. THE ENTREES: - First of all, you can order these in half portions, which allowed us to try all the small plates! - The Idaho crusted catfish over mashed potatoes was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. - The Kobe flank steak was succulent, flavorful, and perfectly medium rare (as ordered), while the cauliflower gratin that accompanied it had pine nuts which gave it an unexpected pop of flavor that I enjoyed. THE DESSERT: - [Insert spectacular sex metaphor here] Sazerac and I are in the early stages yet, but I have a REALLY good feeling about this one.

    (5)

  • Tarah M.

    Sazerac had me at "here's to your health," which saluted me as I scoped their website for their happy hour offerings and times. Any place that cheers to my health will gladly get my second look..this as well as their generous timeframe for some cheap eats and delicious drinks. At places that usually cuts off happy hour folks by 6p or, if lucky, at 7p, I was ecstatic to find a long enough HH to help liquor us up just in time for our show we had scheduled later that night. Perfectly located several blocks away from the 5th Ave Theatre, we enjoyed dinner with about 10 in our party. I must note how pleasantly easy it was locating a table to seat all of us on a busy Friday evening. I also must note how easygoing and friendly the staff is here. From the host to the waiters, everyone had on a smile and even some humor as we enjoyed my love's birthday celebration. And the ambiance and decor was lovely! Swirling light-thingies hanging from the ceiling, dark woods, plushy chairs..all contributed to a warm, comfy atmosphere. Okay, now for the food which was simply scrumptious! My favs were: Truffle fries --} A.MA .ZINGG!! Truffle-anything scores high in my book! Sweet potato fries --} Not to be outshined by the truffle fries...soo good! Florentine / White Cheese pizzas --} Delicious, fresh, and gooey in all the right places. Grilled asparagus --} how could you go wrong with bleu cheese and walnuts? He had the Andouille pizza which he scarfed up in a snap and I heard rav reviews from our party who sampled the cured meat smorgasboard. Finally, with $3-5 glasses of wine and beer, this place just made us happier and happier. Will certainly be back!

    (4)

  • Mellissa N.

    Love the Happy Hour here! It's from 4-8pm Mon-Sat..how convenient. I hate how most happy hours end at 6pm when most people are just getting out of work. The food & drinks are just fabulous. The wood-fired pizzas are delicious. So are the fries, pulled pork sandwiches, crispy truffles, and artichoke dip. My friends love their Manhattan. Their watermelon white sangria (housemade) is so refreshing! It's always busy here! I only got turned away once on a Friday night.

    (4)

  • Naurry K.

    This place eff'ing rocks!!! Decor beautiful, design wonderful, all reminiscent of some faux-opulent themed restaurant buried within the mega-complex of a Vegas resort. Our waiter "Jacque" was an honest to goodness Frenchman with an accent so thick I barely deciphered, "Sah-ree, we arrr ou' of ze gumbo." I enjoyed the lack of attention, service, professionalism and menu options. I was particularly delighted by the over-inflated bill.

    (1)

  • Jacquie P.

    Ohhhh let's say 3.5. The value here at happy hour is spectacular, especially for downtown where you can be hard pressed to find a glass of wine for less than $5 - $7. They had an amazing cab on their hh menu for $3 that I would really recommend trying - I'm not ashamed to admit I ordered more than a few of these over the course of the night. Keep in mind they don't take reservations for happy hour. I called up and made reservations thinking we were set and then when I arrived was told "Oh, actually we don't take happy hour reservations." Ok...no one told me that on the phone! Whatever, I was there early enough (5:00 exactly) that I was able to find one of the last available tables in the bar - which is enormous, btw. I think the fact that it's so centrally located makes it the go-to spot for a lot of workers downtown. Gets very busy. We ordered the sweet potato fries (really yummy but of the soft, steak fry variety versus the crispy) with three dipping sauces, the olives, and the hamburger sliders topped with onion and gruyere. Everything was tasty and like I said above, very reasonably priced. I never thought I'd complain about this, but service was a bit too attentive - our conversation was consistently interrupted, even when all we had on our table were two glasses of wine. "Yep, we're still doing fine!" If I end up back here I think I would arrive a little later - their HH goes until 8:00 anyway - and maybe try the pizzas, which looked fabulous!

    (3)

  • Angela S.

    4 stars for happy hour; 3 stars otherwise. It's a nice place--great decor, etc. The servers were friendly but a little confused/oblivious (a soup that was meant for an employee was nearly delivered to a patron; our appetizers arrived well after our entrees). The happy hour wine was fairly cheap and quite tasty. The pizzas were really good (we had the white one and the tomato/basil one). We had a good time, but I probably wouldn't go except if I was already in the area and wanted a happy hour place. In that case, though, definitely!

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    The most important thing about this restaurant is something I discovered this sunday: the blood mary bar. We had a quick breakfast and bloody mary before the superbowl this sunday at Sazerac. They have a bar set up with all of the necessary accoutrements; pickled beans, cauliflower, olives, fresh celery stocks, worsteshire, etc. Because I'm superbly dubious of my own bartending skills (which apparently was true for my two companions), I happily accepted when the bartender told us she could make the blood marys if we wanted, and then we could help ourselves to the toppings bar. DONE. The drinks were pretty good, and I was enamored of having several celery stocks. We also ordered from the breakfast menu. The food was fresh, hot, delicious and to the table within 5-10 minutes. No complaints there. Last, the bartender also let us pick the channel for the flat screen above the bar. Yes!

    (4)

  • Glenn D.

    A friend from Phoenix came to visit us in Seattle the other day and we needed somewhere to grab a quick bite before she drove home. Yelp pointed me in the direction of a killer happy hour here at Sazerac so I figured it would work well. The place is pretty fancy and has a nice street-level view to people watch. We sat at a strange little table by the window that had two chairs and two tuffets. The waiter came right over and was quite friendly. I ordered a Mac & Jacks to drink and then got some sweet potato fries and the pulled pork sandwiches. Everything came almost instantly. The fries were thick-cut and very hot, so no hidden cold spots. They came with three dipping sauces - a cucumber based one, a ketchup, and a spicy one. Each was rather good but I preferred the cucumber one. As far as the pork sliders go, they were excellent. Warm, flavorful, and the meat wasn't very fatty. They were each a decent size and between the two of them, plenty enough for a meal. Everything tasted very good. Three people, two alcoholic drinks, one pizza, two orders of sliders, and fries came out to about $30. Not bad if you ask me. That's what makes a good happy hour so I can't complain. I'd probably go back here. My only gripe is that their Happy Hour menu is limited - focusing too much on meat & cheese plates.

    (4)

  • pete h.

    This review is for their HH when runs from 4pm through 8pm Mon-Sat. No where in DT Seattle is there a place that has HH past 6:30PM as far as I know. This place is a steal for HH, the pizzas for $6 dollars are to die for, and lets not forget about the handcut sweet potato fries for $3 dollars. Huge beers for $3 dollars and specialty cocktails start at $6 dollars! Oh yeah, the BBQ pork sliders, 2 for $4 dollars are awesome as well. It gets quite packed in the bar but it's well worth the wait. Read my lips "This is as best as it gets for HH in DT Seattle"

    (5)

  • Mike m.

    We were a large party with out of town guests and thought to try this restaurant. The service was pleasant but forgetful. Could not remember who ordered what. Wrong food and drink orders came out a few times. Drinks were fine but I have had way better mojito's elsewhere. Food was OK to very average. The extra orders of fries were exceptionally salty which the server acknowledged with a shrug of his shoulders. Cold food merited the same nonchalant response. A simple replacement would have been appreciated. Salmon season is now in Seattle but none on the menu. I don't know if my experience was different than others. Did they just have a bad night? Who knows. Overall I am not sure I would be back. There are many other places with the same price where the service and food are better.

    (3)

  • J B.

    Happy hour runs 4pm to 8pm and has lots to choose from. The bar food selections are one-off and well prepared. If you're not sure you like Sweet Potato fries, you are now. They're amazing and come in a huge tumbler so plenty to go around. And the only good Cesar salad is a wet Cesar Salad and the full-leaf Sazerac Cesar is great - with anchovy! They also have a great list of specialty drinks and, of course, fresh draft beers. The layout is good for two or to bring a group. We sat at the long and winding bar and found the bar service to be fast, fun, and friendly. The bar space also includes spaces for small groups to sit at tables.

    (4)

  • Cameron L.

    Went with a party and we didnt even order that much and by the time the bill came it was well over $150. None of us were full and the food was okay but that not amazing. We ordered some cheese with bread, fried rice balls, some sweet potato fries, 2 salads along with various drinks. I cant really recommend anything because I didnt love anything here... The place did look gorgeous though.

    (3)

  • Eugene C.

    Tempted to give this place a 2 star, but feeling nice so giving it a 3. Why? Why, you ask? Since you asked so nicely, I will tell you. The prices are great, really great for what you can get in downtown. I can imagine on most nice it would be a pretty decent place. It just so happened the one night I decided to go, the chicken wings we ordered came out cold. That's pretty gross. I understand that Sazerac probably doesn't make their own wings, instead goes the route of buying frozen ones and heating them up. That's cool. I understand that most places just sell packaged goods. However, when my friend is paying for these packaged goods to be served to us, I would hope they would take the time to make sure it had the facade of being "homemade". That's my gripes about it. But, if they have their cooking on point on the night you, I'm sure you'll have a great time. They're drinks are pretty cheap, and their food is pretty cheap as well.

    (3)

  • Jim D.

    Great happy hour food, I've never eaten here for dinner though. The decor is nice, though a bit generic. We just drank beer, but the drink menu seemed really nice. If you're downtown, and want to go somewhere for drinks/snacks that isn't the Chee$eCake/PFChangs, etc.... head here! You wont be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Carly L.

    Um, yes please. This place has a HH that is going ON! Different tiers of food from 2-5 bucks. I would suggest the "truffles", which are balls of fried potato, truffle cheese, and a truffle sauce. Nom Nom Nom Nom delish. We ordered a few pizzas, some stuffed dates, the grilled cheese, the sliders... and two glasses of red each. With tip, my total was a whopping $25. Our server Shayla was definitely on it, and I will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Leah W.

    This was my first time at Sazerac, and boy do I wish I had gone earlier. I always heard about the place being great but crowded. I'm not sure if because of the heat people were looking for other places but we got in right away. Happy hour goes until 8 pm so it was perfect as we weren't meeting until 5:30 or 6, which is when most happy hours end. Location was great too, right in the heart of downtown. Parking bites but easy to get to if you bus or just get parking at pacific place and walk there. The food was fantastic! We ordered the crispy truffles, florentine pizza and little sourdough grilled cheese. Every dish was delectable (I always wanted to say that but seriously..yummy.) Needless to say they didn't last long, nom nom nom. We also order the watermelon white sangrias which were really tasty, a little tart but still very good. The service was fantastic which I was a little hesitant about considering the waitress asked us what we wanted to drink when we had barely sat down. I thought she might be one of those hoverers but she was great. Coming by just when needed and checking on us, also making sure we knew our order wasn't forgotten (the grilled cheese took awhile, surprising but okay since we had other food to eat). All in all a great experience, I would definitely go here again.

    (4)

  • Victoria C.

    I came here for the second time and was very disappointed in the food. I don't know if it was an off night or the chef was a sub or what, but damn. I got the bacon wrapped dates again. This time, the bacon was charred/burnt to black. It didn't even taste like bacon. I should have sent them back, but we got there late and our friends were about done. Likewise, the pizza was cold and just plain bland. Finally, we also ordered the cheese potato truffles. It tasted like potatoes. That's it. No truffle oil nor cheese. Man, what a disappointment after over-hyping the place to my BF. I will probably come here again just cause the HH is so late and also on Saturdays, but I won't expect the best anymore.

    (2)

  • Gee M.

    Sazerac is a pretty good restaurant located inside the lovely Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle. I really only went here for breakfast because I was staying at the hotel, but nevertheless, the restaurant was pretty good (as was the hotel!). I had the scrambled egg whites with tomatoes and basil pretty much every morning, so obviously they were pretty good. I had a flat bread pizza one night that was just ok, it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't that special either. If you're staying at the Hotel Monaco, Sazerac is definitely a good place to go for breakfast, but there are much better restaurants in downtown Seattle and elsewhere in Seattle for dinner. If you're not staying at the hotel, I wouldn't exactly recommend this place because of the wide range of dining options there are in the city.

    (3)

  • Tina C.

    This place is nothing special. The Caesar salad was good only because it comes with a yummy piece of white anchovie filet. I had the hamburger and it was kinda dry considering I asked for it to be cooked Medium. They don't have any good sauce for the burger except mayo, mustard and ketchup. The sweet pickles were good though. The fresh cut fries would have been good if it was crispy. Mine arrived soggy. The only memorable thing I ate was the homemade cinnamon ice cream. That was super good.

    (2)

  • Henry T.

    Good happy hour, though waited to get seated for quite a while with plenty of open tables around. I can't really remember what the names of each dish were, but I'll do my best to describe them. Bacon wrapped dates were nicely prepared. A little sticky, but I guess I should expect that with dates. The fresh oysters were good - the cucumber sauce had a good flavor. I liked this dish, though my friend said his oysters were warm. Grilled cheese - might be my favorite item of the night. Nicely prepared grilled cheese with a tomato dipping sauce. Pulled pork - a typical pulled pork sandwich - you get two sliders in an order Stuffed peppers - tastes exactly how'd you expect. cream cheese or something similar stuffed into sweet peppers with a sauce poured over it. Potato with truffles - decent, but not memorable. deep-fried potato balls with hints of truffles in it. Good pours on drinks. The food was about 3.5 stars as nothing really blew me away, but it was all tasty. Service was good, and I'll check it out again, but show up a little earlier (was there at about 5pm).

    (3)

  • Shekinah S.

    3.5 Stars Never even knew this place was here until a friend suggested we meet at Sazerac for happy hour back in June. Sazerwhat? I had to look it up. Hmm, I've walked by here countless times and never knew there was a restaurant/bar hiding in the hotel. We sat outside which was lovely at the time (assuming the patio isn't open during the winter). I was pleased to discover that the HH menu is cheapness galore!!! You can really fill up for just a few bucks here. I got a pizza, which was surprisingly good. My friend said she loves and adores the truffle fries. I was confused when they turned out to be round and tasted cheesy. Not my thing, but I'm sure 99% of the population would like them. Service was OK, but I never expect much during HH. In July I met my BF at Sazerac before a Mariners game. We shared a pizza and the shoestring fries, and each enjoyed a Mac & Jack. The pizza was just as good as I remembered. The fries were disappointing. Skinny fries gotta be crispy, but these were a soggy, limp mess. The 3 sauces helped, but I'd probably skip the fries in the future (or try the sweet potato ones). I'd like to come back here for dinner sometime. One word of caution: I totally got lost going to the bathroom on my first trip. You have to go into the hotel and head down the stairs, then go down a hallway, like past a little gym and stuff. Nice big fancy bathroom, but really a labyrinth to get there!

    (3)

  • DC B.

    I was staying at the hotel (Monaco) and wandered into the restaurant (Sazerac). What a great space! The staff made me feel welcome and like a regular. The service was spot on. The food was creative and delicious. My wife and I ended up enjoying four meals with them during our stay. Every item we would order again on future visits. If you are in downtown Seattle, you must put Sazerac on your bucket list.

    (5)

  • erica r.

    I've only been here once, and it was for a work lunch. I was kind of dreading it b/c I'd checked the menu ahead of time and it didn't look vegan-friendly. I was pleasantly surprised, though, when I asked the server about options and she suggested just having the chef come up with something. That situation usually leads to a plate of grilled or sauteed veggies, which can be great or can be very bland and unsatisfying. But at Sazerac, I was pleasantly surprised that the chef made me a flatbread with veggies and some sort of delicious pesto-like sauce! It was really yummy and I had enough left over to take home. Everyone I was with ordered some prixe-fixe special that included an appetizer, an entree (burgers mostly -- giant burgers) and dessert for only $20 or $30 or so. It was a lot of food for a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Josh E.

    My fiancée and I had the four course dinner menu and overall it was pretty good. The grits were a bit cheesy and the portion was very large the scallops were a bit burned on one side however the dish overall worked pretty well. The beet salad was quite delicious. The beef tartare starter was a bit spicier than I thought and I didn't know why there was an egg on top of it since it didn't add whole lot to the flavor. It had a very light flavor but they could've maybe been seasoned it differently. The staff were very professional and I thought our waiter was very courteous. I wouldn't mind going back again to try the other items on the menu.

    (3)

  • Jane A.

    I CHANGED IT TO A 3. Enjoy the Happy Hour eats here. The pizza's are SO good and for only $5 dollars. I've been here for a work business social gathering and tried alot of the foods on the menu. Yummy. I came here one time on a lunch-date. I had the culled pork sandwhich with a watermelon salad on the side. Liked the culled pork sandwhich, alot. The watermelon salad was interesting. My dates was not bitter but mine was bitter. We must have had different batches of greens and the greens mixed with the watermelon kind of didnt go well together. I prefer them separate. But I will see myself going here for their Happy Hour goodies.

    (3)

  • Vanessa M.

    From the decor and staff attire I would have expected this place to expect it's patrons to be dressier but it doesn't. Casual is fine with them. Great Happy hour deals is a correct statement. The "Special Grind" hamburgers are medium rare and absolutely delicious. This is a profound statement from someone who always chooses medium well. I was so looking forward to the mini sourdough grilled cheeses but unfortunately something ruined it. It was a bitter aftertaste, almost as if it had been grilled in dark beer, which completely ruins the flavor the sourdough has. I love sourdough and this was just an awful disappointment. The ricotta and spinach gnocchi were perfect. Not out of this world but nothing to complain about at all. As for the cherry bread pudding ...it wasn't all that I had imagined...it was dry on the outsides, like panettone and even the moist part didn't compare to most bread puddings. My friend had the chocolate dessert and she was in absolute heaven..FYI it is extremely rich! Summary: The food is hit or miss. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Decor is fantastic. Great for a date or perfect for a Prom Dinner. It's average food, average prices with above average ambience. Don't get me wrong, it's worth a visit, but again it's hit or miss.

    (2)

  • Nathan B.

    I have always enjoyed Sazerac, if purely for their happy hour that goes until 8:00 PM and the convenient location. However, last night at a late happy hour, I was blown away. We walked through the door with a group of 9, expecting to make do with random seatings and a split group. However, after a 10 minute wait, they got a couple tables put together and sat us, apologizing for the wait. The service was as good as always and our drink orders came quickly. When they brought out the food, they also brought 2 orders of truffle fries with 3 dipping sauces on the house (the Tabasco aioli was great). I also ate the burger sliders, which were quite tasty. Overall, a very good experience and a reminder of why I love this downtown establishment.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    This was my first meal at Sazerac in years, and I was very pleased with just about everything. My wife and I are vegetarians, and there was a decent amount for us to choose from on the menu. My wife had told me that their cheese plate was the best in town, and I believe she may be correct. The 3 cheeses were served with wonderful grilled bread, crisp sliced pear, and a wonderful fruit compote that contained berries. The other notable dish were the grits with roasted carrots and spring vegetables. It was a very unusual but wonderfully tasty concoction. The service was very good, the waitress was delightful, and the room was casual, warm and very tastefully decorated. Finally, it was very reasonably priced for the quality and amount of food served. We can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Rhonda H.

    The pork cheeks were wonderful - and the roasted beets were delicious. Great service too. the place was clean, well lit, and i was comfortable dining there alone. Will definitely return with friends !

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Sazerac no longer boasts the happy hour with $2 food- alas, they got wise (or busy) and have staggered the prices of items from between $2 and $6 bucks. I think for $2, you can get spiced nuts, and for $6 you can get wings. Still a good deal but not as awe-inspiring as it used to be. I do, however, appreciate that they have clever marketing gimmicks such as the free lunches to promote their new boxed lunch program.

    (3)

  • Pete M.

    Went for HH and boy was it cheap. The HH starts at 4pm if you want to get your drink on early! $2 fries. We chose the sweet potato. Hand cut and fried. Not bad overall but room for improvement. They come with 3 dipping sauces (1 is ketchup) that are pretty good. Lots of fries for $2. $4 sliders. You get 2 little ones that hit the spot but the bread was a little dry. Liked the garlic sauce and onion on there though. $3 beers on tap. The Mac and Jack's porter was delish. For the price, this place is definitely recommended. It's a big place too. Attached to a hotel. There's a pretty big selection for HH food too and I'm sure there are items that are done well.

    (3)

  • Chris P.

    I am catching up on my reviews today. I went to Sazerac a couple of weeks ago. The food was ok but nothing really great about it. The atmosphere was nice and the service was also pretty good, I guess it was just the food that did not really wow me for the price. I can cook better steak then they can:-).

    (2)

  • Kat F.

    It's a happy hour that has deals on drinks AND food? Really good deals? AND it goes until 8? Seriously?? I headed here, expecting to figure out the attached strings. Except for there WERE no strings! It really was as good as everyone would have you believe! I had the mini grilled cheese ($4) which wasn't very mini at all and came with a delicious tomato coulis for dipping. I also had the $2 caesar salad, which was entire hearts of romain smothered in delicious dressing. Yeah you have to cut them up yourself but for $2 who gives a crap? My dining companion had the $4 mini burgers and the $2 fries. Actually I should say that "we" had the $2 fries - when they arrived at the table with 3 dipping sauces, one of which was garlic aoli, I started eating them and couldn't stop. The pizzas looked really good and at $5 I almost ordered one even though I was satisfied after my food. CHEAP deals on wine and beer as well. Add convenient location into the mix and I'm sold for life. Never change Sazerac!!

    (5)

  • Yena H.

    LOVED IT! Where else can you get cheap and great happy hour from 4 - 8PM, Monday through Saturday? Great ambiance, pretty interior decor - it's a perfect place to go to with your friends/co-workers after work! Some of my favorites from the happy hour menu are Crispy "Truffles" and White pizza. Will be coming back again and again!

    (4)

  • Brent L.

    I went here once with some friends. Nice atmosphere, and the seating was arranged in a very unique way. You sit low to the ground or on a couch close to the table. I enjoyed the food and drink. However, in my opinion it was way to expensive for what I received, and the food didn't taste 5 star, yet the prices were.

    (3)

  • reese h.

    In-frickin'-sane HH. $6 Cosmos, Lemon Drops, Special Cocktail of the day! $2, $3, $4-5 Yummy food specials! Packed as hell...4-8pm...

    (4)

  • Kelly D.

    One of the best untapped happy hours in Seattle! It's in a funky location (at the bottom of Hotel Monaco on 4th and Spring) but you can eat/drink cheese platters ($10), truffled potato croquettes ($3) beer and wine ($3 per glass/bottle) to your little heart's content and spend practically nothing! Best part is Happy Hour is really hours and they are 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday-Saturday. Who does that besides Contour??

    (4)

  • Katie A.

    $2- 10" pizzas. $2 skinny fries. $2 sliders. Yes, this is a GD cheap a** happy hour if I've ever seen one. With $3 beers and $3-5 glasses of wine you and your friends can eat and drink, and eat, and leave only a few dollars (quite literally) poorer. Though extremely inexpensive, the food was just sub-par. I don't know what I expect for $2, but I wouldn't have minded if the food would have been slightly more expensive and a little better. I had the caesar salad (again $2) and some of the fries. While it's not the best food I've ever had in my life (God help me if it was), it was fine and definitely worth all two hundred pennies. Our server Justin, could not have been more accomedating and helpful. For two and half hours, he smiled and nodded, rushed and raced and answered any and all questions we had about the food and the drinks. This man deserves an award. I will definitely be back for dinner here sometime; I'm sure it's tasty. But for HH, I'll probably stick with Barolo. A bit more expensive, but the food is much better. Definitely "a MUST try at least once" for anyone who calls themselves a king or queen of Happy Hour.

    (3)

  • Julian H.

    Sazerac is still a good choice for lunch for business or for pleasure. The service is great, very professional, the lunch prices are on par with most sit-down places downtown, and the atmosphere is pleasant. The food is not mind-blowing (hence four stars instead of five), but it's consistently good. I had the seafood gumbo and it was very tasty. I also hear the happy hour is one of the best in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Julie S.

    Sazerac is way cool! It's got a hip ambiance with interesting lighting structures and furniture. I went here with some friends from work for happy hour and had a great time, with cheap and yummy food and drinks. Our waitress was attentive and friendly even though we were just chilling in the lounge area. They have a decent gluten-free menu. I was slightly upset when I ordered a burger(bunless) and fries (claimed to be GF) but the waitress came back after I ordered and informed me that "today" the french fries were not GF...not sure why that happened. I'm glad they were aware enough to mention it!

    (4)

  • John H.

    Ok WOW! I love this place! I've been here twice now, once for drinks and the second time, technically room service at the Hotel Monaco. The bar has a really cool, hip vibe with an eclectic atmosphere. Which, with a name like Sazerac, I suppose that's to be expected! Sazerac means: cocktail made with rye or bourbon, bitters, Pernod, and sugar, stirred or shaken with ice, strained and served with a twist of lemon rind. For me, anything with bourbon automatically has my attention! But I digress.... My meal from room service was AMAZING!! If all hotels had Room Service like this, I'd ditch my mortgage in a second! (speaking as a Realtor, that's saying a lot!) I ordered a cup of the "Rooster, Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo" with the "Cider Chile Glazed St. Louis Style Ribs" which came with cheddar baked grits. A shot of Makers Mark 46 to wash it all down and you end up with about as perfect a meal as you could want! The Gumbo had just the right amount of kick with perfectly cooked meats and fantastic texture. The ribs....OMG THE RIBS!!! Fall off the bone tender ribs with an amazing chili glaze. Had I been eating these in the bar and not the privacy of my room, I probably wouldn't have taken the grits and swished em' around in the extra glaze... But I wasn't in the bar and boy was that a nice combo!!! I can certainly mark gluttony off the list of 7 deadly sins after this meal. AND being a Makers Mark ambassador, it was sure nice to find someplace that served 46. And having it all whisked to your room faster than Dominos? Sublime!

    (5)

  • Thomas B.

    Ordered beer pint glass was not even close to full, was not happy hour even though it was 4:10. I suppose no happy hour on Sunday's or something so for $5.50 I got well under a pint of beer and was given a bill minutes after ordering. I take that as a sign I'm not welcome to stay past that beer, even though I was trying to watch the baseball game on TV. Was offered no menu. And was only offered another beer after pulling out my credit card to pay for the first. There was max 4 people in the whole place and I was treated like I was not there. From other reviews it seems if it's HH it's good and if it's not avoid like the plague.

    (1)

  • Katie T.

    The happy hour was great! Decent priced drinks and food. Wine for 3$ and pizza for 6$. The bad part was the service. Maybe it was just the waiter we had, but he was slow and rude.

    (3)

  • Alli D.

    Their happy hour is *money*! As in "money in the bank" because it's so stinking cheap. Things we had, all just 2 bucks apiece, and that arrived at our table within minutes of ordering: 1. Mini grilled cheese (which appeared to be full-sized) that came with a yummy tomato dipping sauce. 2. Pulled pork sliders 3. Various pizzas 4. Regular and Sweet potato fries with 3--count them--3 dipping sauces 5. Bacon-wrapped dates 6. Oysters a'plenty And, of course, $3 pints. A word to the wise: show up early, because it gets packed fast. The first member of our party to get there waited for an hour, then was finally given the private side room because they felt so bad about the wait. (Or, more probably, they just heard Alli D. was coming and wanted to impress her.) Bathrooms are nice, but down one big flight of stairs. Not my favorite, especially with The Boot slowing me down. The server was great, too, and spent a good amount of time chatting with us regarding dating advice, his philosophy on happy hour, etc. All in all I felt very enlightened after our 4 hour stay. But man, those $2 menu items sure add up after that amount of time!

    (4)

  • Brandi B.

    They serve food here? Huh. This is the place on the street level of Hotel Monaco, and at twelve years old it actually feels a little dated. And apparently it has a happy hour with cheap, fairly good food (if previous reviews are believed.) And yeah, we saw several couples with loaded tables, but frankly, it's rare for us to eat before 9pm. We're here for the booze. I've been to Sazerac three or four times in the last year, but it was the first time that still makes me a little nostalgic... late June, hot as hell. In Seattle with the mister and an associate on business (me on fun.) I spent the afternoon looking for wedding shoes, and scored big, but walked several hours on the way to success, and was pooped. Fell into Sazerac for a solo cocktail to toast my good fortune and found the best Pimm's cup ever (granted, I was really tired, and really wanted a drink, and glowing in shoe success, and btw is there a better summer drink? but whatever.) The three of us came back that night and had an okay experience... I ordered a sazerac, and the pernod was a little heavy handed. Mister got a beer ('natch) and was just fine. Friend ordered a Pimm's cup, and for some reason they brought him straight Pimm's... he was too embarrassed to point out the error. Was there again this weekend (for the booze, remember?) Had a Kentucky sidecar (basically a sidecar with bourbon instead of cognac) and the bartender remade it after muffing the first try (his choice, I never even got the first one.) I like a bartender with a sense of humility. All in all, a great place to stop in for one or two, not really a place to plant with friends for a long night.

    (4)

  • Natalie W.

    Crazy good happy hour!! What a lucky Yelp find! Sazerac filled up pretty quick for happy hour right after we got there at 4pm before a Mariner's game. We loaded up on cheap fries, pizza, sliders, and food galore- the menu is all prices the same in groups so it is easy to want to try a lot. There was food and drink specials. I was impressed by their bottled beer and beer on tap selection. Our server wasn't present most of our hh- but we were able to flag here down for beers when we really needed it. Fyi's~ * The happy hour is in the whole restaurant * The grilled cheese was the only item that didn't get a huge thumbs up

    (4)

  • Matthew D.

    I've been for happy hour many an occasions. The food has always been good and the service was friendly and efficient. As a result, I have recommended this restaurant to many people staying downtown. Tonight, we decided to try Sazerac on a Saturday night. What a huge mistake. We walked in from the rain and waited at the maitre d stand for a few minutes. The place was dead and no employees appeared to be working, except in the kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Finally, a bartender asked if we wanted to eat. If we were just there to drink, wouldn't we sit at the bar? Yes mam, we have reservations. She sat us and graced us with menus. We waited several minutes while a variety of workers cleared tent cards and condiments off the tables. Several more minutes went by. We both craned our necks around for several minutes, the international sign that we needed something. Finally, my better half walked back to the bar to ask if we needed to order at the bar. She said she would send someone right over. A few minutes later, one did show up. She had been in charge of sugar removal. We caught her eye a couple times, then she turned away, to let us know it was not her responsibility. When she did acknowledge us, she said there had been some confusion. I couldn't have agreed more, although I suspect she wasn't referring to the fact that we should have gone to Earth & Ocean. She asked if we were ready to order. That was 40 minutes from the time we opened sazerac's front door. I will gloss over a few details. The food was fine. They are another restaurant that feels like not writing down your order will make you feel more confident that you will get what you ordered. It doesn't. She had the manager bring out the correct dishes. They did offer free dessert. No need since the lesson they taught me was valuable enough. When it starts out bad, better won't be good enough. Cut your loss and move on. Eat here for happy hour. That is the only happy time during their week.

    (1)

  • K M.

    I tried a happy hour here and really enjoyed it! The prices are really good and HH goes until 8pm. My group of three sat at the bar in the back of restaurant (where all the food is prepared) and we got a couple of free samples. We all ordered one of the HH pizzas and they were HUGE - definitely way too much for just one person and only $6! I guess my only complaint would be that the bathrooms for the restaurant are in the Hotel Monaco - not Sazerac - and they aren't convenient. I think that's fairly common for restaurants that service a hotel, but annoying when you're drinking lots of HH beer :) Not a big deal, I would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Krista S.

    I really enjoy Sazerac's happy hour! In fact, I'm going again tomorrow! It's a great place to meet up with friends, enjoy a glass of wine (I'm a fan of the $3 Chardonnay) and share some delicious nibbles! My favorites are the bacon-wrapped dates (bacon-wrapped anything, really - but these are a step up!) and the sweet potato fries (oh, ok, also the regular fries - yummy sauces too!).... but really, can't go wrong with pretty much anything. ...except the mini grilled cheese. I was really in the mood for grilled cheese when I ordered it and they definitely would have been better off just sticking a kraft single between some wonder bread. That was not a good sandwich. It can be hard to find a seat sometimes, and you may have to yell over the noise, but all in all I keep coming back for more!

    (4)

  • Alisa B.

    I will have to go back another time for just the food... but here goes a rather odd review... So i went here on my way home the other day and wanted to love this place because of the multitude of good reviews, proximity to my home, and wonderful happy hour hours... I was sorely disapointed. The happy hour drinks were grosse plain and simple, the blue curacua laced margarita i had was pretty much grosse and equivalent to that you would find in a crappy karaoke bar in some po-dunk town. Ick! The croquettes were said to be 'truffle" croquettes (yes it is in quotes in the menu) and I want to say that these croquettes (though tasty) have never seen a truffle. They may have waved a truffle over them or simply walked one through the kitchen at one point but it was too subtle for any normal human taste buds to discern. Our service you ask? AWFUL! the waitress we had asked us questions then immediately looked away to the table next door without really listening, i honestly felt bad even talking to her or asking her for the check. Sazerac's only saving grace were their regular cocktails, they were an average $10 and though not worth that kind of money they were still quite tasty. The happy hour pizza's i saw being paraded to other tables as well looked awesome but we'll see next time. i will go back just to try more food but here's my recomendation, go durring happy hour and order a regular drink and the happy food.

    (3)

  • Anna L.

    Can't really comment much here as I only had breakfast which was comprised of just oatmeal and toast. Pretty hard to mess that one up.

    (3)

  • erik h.

    Dinner on Thursday night the service was so-so, there were a lot of empty tables but everything took twice as long as it should have. The food selections sounded great but as we found out looks were deceiving. Starting with the bread, who can screw up bread and butter? Sazerac. The attempt at bread was dry, and flavorless. A saltine is more palatable. Mac n' cheese, who can screw that up? They did. It was dry, flavorless (which is hard to do with pork sausage). The burger? nope. Again, overcooked, with greasy fries and a really dry bun.The only reason it wasn't a complete failure was the atmosphere. The interior design was very cool. The food? Not so much. Won't be eating here again.

    (1)

  • Becky W.

    and the 'mambo' drink is a must. tabasco? who knew! great sipper - tingly on the lips!

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    I've been to Sazerac many times and continue to return based upon the quality of the food, not the service. I've always gone there for business lunches, yet Sazerac's service doesn't seem to emphasize speed; the servers are friendly enough, but don't ever seem overly concerned about the timeliness of the experience. I could go on, but I'll spare you. That being said, the food is excellent, as is the ambiance. I would describe the restaurant's design as somewhat whimsical modern with curving lines and bright colors, though that is probably better experienced than described so you'll have to see for yourself. As for the food, the pizzas are all great. I've had several of the daily specialty pizzas which have all been good; the White Pie Pizza is also good. I also really enjoyed the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. One last suggestion, if you order a sandwich, ask to substitute the sweet potato fries for the accompanying side - they are awesome!

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  • Kari F.

    Worst service ever! In 75 minutes 1 beer....

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  • David P.

    there are a lot of reviews in here about $2 pizzas and sliders. did their prices go up? i went there for happy hour just the other day. the menu basically consists of $4 sliders (two per order) and $5 pizza (smallish thin crust). what you get is pretty good for the price but if you're looking for this type of happy hour, i'd recommend checking out palomino. similar prices and everything is just a bit better all around.

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  • Michael N.

    Another fine place in Seattle for Happy Hour. Depending on the night the bar/restaurant can fill up quickly with folks just getting off work or getting ready for an event downtown. Stop by for some great deals on their drinks. The bar menu is fine but for food there are better happy hours to be had. The atmosphere is lively and the service is attentive. If you find yourself in the heart of downtown and looking for a comfortable and fun place to share a drink with a friend - you can't go too wrong by finding an available booth at Sazerac.

    (3)

  • Nourisha W.

    Happy hour on Saturday? Sign me up! The drinks are priced just right and can we say yay for $2 entrees that are actual food and not just a bite of food! The atmosphere was great and I loved the decor. Only thing to complain about was the super slow service of our waitress who mentioned they didn't expect to get that much traffic for happy hour. She apologized, so I won't hold it against her. I loved, loved this place. Even if they make changes to happy hour I'll still be back.

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    Sazerac is a great looking restaurant downtown, very convenient to the hotels. It has a very modern look with red booths, solid wooden tables, and odd chandeliers. There is seating outside, though it was too cold when I was there, and a great bar as well. It was extremely busy when I went. I had fried chicken livers with a chiffonade of radicchio and fennel and a sweet onion marmalade to start. For my main course I had buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens. The portions were enormous. I could even finish half of the main course. I had to laugh when the waiter asked me if I would like to see the dessert list. I'd have liked to take the rest with me since the food was so delicious, but I was in a hotel with no refrigerator. I highly recommend the food here, and as the place seems to be very popular I also recommend getting a reservation. Service was a little slow, but friendly. The service staff is very attractive, and mostly male.

    (4)

  • Mari Z.

    Try the Equinox: cayenne pepper and chocolate - a perfect combination!

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  • Beebe G.

    when i was a seattle commuter (from chicago), i practically lived in the hotel monaco, and sazerac was my kitchen away from home. i lived on their gumbo - it's very good and hearty. their pizza's are left to be desired but has potential - crust is good but the sauce needs to make it closer to the edge and i would include a little more of the fillings. the french fries are the kind of size i really like but it's sooo soggy with grease - make them them crispy for god's sake! they have great meal and bevvie deals during their happy hour between 5pm to 8pm.

    (3)

  • Alix H.

    I enjoyed the roasted chicken with the gnocchi and wine pairing. The wait staff was very efficient and professional. In my tipsy stuper, I knocked my glass of wine all over the table and felt very dumb. The waitress got me another glass on the house to satiate my thirst. Yaye!

    (4)

  • M T.

    This place has one of the BEST Happy Hours! The food is delicious, and the drinks are just as nom (^_^)v Um, Bacon wrapped Dates. Need I say more? GO!

    (5)

  • Nanette V.

    I'm half and half about this place. Likes: The inviting ambiance- I love how the lighting fixtures are unique and that the paint colors are very comforting. And although the private room has built in 'crooked' wine holders that make you think you have vertigo - it's a very nice separate area (cozy..REAL cozy, but beautiful). The restaurant serving staff- The staff is very accomodating! And that applies to every visit I had with Sazerac. Once I had a party of 15 and although 20 people came, they didn't at all hesitate to bring more plates, utensils, chairs, etc. Actually, they brought it before we asked, even with a smile! The sous chef came in to greet us with two different complimentary appetizers for all. I forget what she brought, but I just remember that it wasn't on the menu and it was really good! And we didn't even reserve the private dining room because there's a charge for that room - however, they set the table there just for our party without any extra charge. LOVED THAT! Another time we had a party for 25 during Sunday brunch, and we had amazing service! The food came promptly and the dishes were very very delicious! Food - I think this will be half like, half dislike. I get the crab cakes there everytime that I go. And although it's not the BEST crabcakes, it's still good. If you're craving, it'll do, y'kno? The game hen was okay. Very flavorful, but at the same time - gimmee more than just roasted vegetables. Actually, give me more than just spinach since that was all that was paired with the hen. However, the catfish I had was really appetizing and so was the gumbo. Oh! And I liked my brunch there. The french toast was perfect and so were my eggs. Dislikes: Again, half and half with the food. Menu - there's not much of a selection. I think they could be a little more creative with the menu. And sometimes it seems as if they produced their own version of Emeril's Creole Seasoning; some of their dishes taste the same. I know I said that the staff was incredible... the serving staff, that it. The hostess however is a different story. Almost everytime I go, there's always a delay to seat me when clearly they're not doing much, only clicking away and writing something down. *shrugging shoulders* Just seat me! I already see my party/guest! Overall... I think I'll give it 3 3/4 stars, a little closer to 4. Because it's not that bad of a place, but it's good. Knowing that they've done an excellent job with the large groups that I brought in will make me visit again.

    (4)

  • Kim C.

    the happy hour here is kinda amazing! the food was delish! and the prices are just right! i went here twice on my last visit to seattle. i highly recommend the simplicity pizza and the white pizza. and the grilled cheese was soooo good- totes hit the spot. my hands down favorite were the sweet potato fries. sooo good!

    (4)

  • kerry g.

    uh-maaazing happy hour!! 4-8pm. highly recommended. wifi is supposedly free but pain to set up. long sign up process that broke at end of process. so no wifi for me, but still worth going! i'm here for the second nite!

    (5)

  • larry h.

    Downtown Seattle, good eating. Breakfast here is very, very good with home made banana bread (and I don't even like banana bread) that they give you with each breakfast. I really like the Eggs From Hell which is a nice way to get your stomach off to the right track in the AM. For dinner usually very busy. I like the half size meals so you don't need to eat too much to have some good cooking. Waitstaff has always been attentive and responsive.

    (4)

  • Tony L.

    I happened to stay at the Hotel Monaco and was pleased with the overall service and bar food selection. The chicken livers and clams were excellent. The food was served timely and the bartender was very attentive. It was a slow night, though (Monday night). Highly recommended and I shall return.

    (4)

  • Fern D.

    We visited Seattle a couple of weeks ago and stayed at the hotel where Sazerac is located. We dined here for lunch and dinner on a few occasions, and each time, we had nothing but great, friendy customer service and really good food! It was a pleasant surprise since typically, in my opinion, most hotel restaurants aren't that great. I'm sure the next time we're in Seattle, we'll definitely eat here again.

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  • Kirk M.

    For the second year in a row, we took our family to Sazerac for Thanksgiving dinner. Even though the flavors were good, I was disappointed in the value and selection for the price ($38/person, no discount for children 12 and under). Last year the food was good, but the service was very lacking. The bus boy gave us more attention than our waitress. This year, we arrived for a 5:45pm seating, and found many of the serving trays needing to be refilled. There were two salad options, and a single vegetable option (brussel sprouts), three starches (mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, stuffing) and three meats (prime rib, turkey and ham). The person in front of me got the last of the pear salad, and the other salad was almost gone as well. There were no full slices of turkey or prime rib, just bits and pieces. The brussel sprouts were, for the most part, undercooked, hard, and inedible. I happen to like brussel sprouts but with no other choices, the rest of our party didn't have any other choices for a green vegetable. With better attention to refilling the serving trays, better attention to the preparation and cooking times, and two or three more options for green vegetables, the Sazerac buffet could have been ten times better. The dessert showed the most variety and selection, and was enjoyed by all. The pumpkin cheesecake was the fan favorite. All in all, we won't be coming back to Sazerac any time soon since it's seem to have gone down in quality and service over the last few years.

    (2)

  • Joseph C.

    I like it, love it, want some more of it! Happy hour is a good deal, so is using a restaurant.com certificate for non happy hour times. Great food, and really really good desert (I love the gooey chocolate).

    (4)

  • Jude O.

    A few years ago, Sazerac rocked. Lately, however, the food has declined and the service is worse. I hosted a business lunch with about eight people there two weeks ago. It was 1:30 or so and well after the rush. We were there to spend money, but the speed of the service made it hard! The drinks came after about 15 minutes, the apps dragged, and the entrees later. I'd forgive all of this if we'd been there at the height of the rush. The place was dead, though. Drinks ordered at the same time came at different times and the food arrived sporadically. As for the food, the charcuterie plate was excellent, the clams were good. The sandwiches were okay. The catfish was fine, but it's nearly impossible to screw up catfish. Overall, mediocre at any price...and the price as Sazerac is high! With so much truly excellent food downtown, I'd head elsewhere (Salumi's!!).

    (2)

  • Bren L.

    Want some yummy southern food in Seattle? This is the place to go. Drink a mojito at the bar and then make your way to the dining room where GUMBO and Shrimp cake is a must. Your should also order the fried cat fish or the catch of the day. it is absolutely the yummiest. as if that isnt enough, try the cookie dish dessert or panna cotta. yum. oh, please make sure you share all this food because afterall, wouldnt want you to have a heart attack, would we? :)

    (5)

  • Mags L.

    I came here for 25 for $25, but I didn't like it very much. The food was bland, not special. Better service and better food can be had elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Kim C.

    I was here on a business breakfast and the service was horrible. There were three waiters for about three, maybe four, tables. It took about 20 minutes just to order our food. The menu is rather limited and how do you have every single flavored syrup except vanilla? Yet I had vanilla in my bowl of fresh fruit that took about another 20 minutes to receive. The business dinner I had here wasn't bad. The service was tremendously better, not to mention a cute waiter with a beautiful smile helps. The menu is still rather limited and given some of the great eateries in Seattle, would prefer to go elsewhere if given the opportunity.

    (2)

  • judy n.

    while the service was pleasant, i wouldn't call it speedy. i'm thinking this was more an issue of understaffing in the kitchen rather than any fault of the waitstaff. still, the service here was way better than at steelhead... the food was fine but nothing special & rather expensive for a merely pedestrian meal.

    (3)

  • Heather B.

    I have only been here for a few work lunches and a happy hour here or there, but everytime the food has been AMAZING. I love the sweet potato fries and their white pizza is fantastic. This would be a great warm and cozy place to go on a drizzly cloudy seattle day!

    (5)

  • Tim B.

    great atmosphere and a great happy hour

    (4)

  • Sonali R.

    To tell you the truth, I can't remember what I had. We were a table of 4 on a Wednesday night and after ordering a $50 bottle of wine, we waited for about 20 minutes before our server (we weren't quite sure who our server was since we had 2 different people taking our wine order at this point) realized that we hadn't received our wine and no one bothered to take our main course orders. The situation was admittedly remedied once someone realized our atrocious wait and the staff was extremely gracious and eager to ameliorate the experience-they gave us our meal and wine for free!

    (2)

  • Jen K.

    To enjoy the last of the beautiful weather for awhile, Brad and I decided it would be fun to eat alfresco, so we tried Sazerac in downtown Seattle. The food was excellent. We started with sweet potato french fries, and then I had homemade ricotta dumplings (very gnocchi-like) with fava beans and arugula in a very light balsamic vinegar tomato sauce. Brad had their signature dish, pan-fried catfish with lemon mashed potatoes. We both really enjoyed our meals, the price was right, but the service left much to be desired. Despite having at least five different people helping us, it took 20 minutes to get the bill after EVERYTHING was cleared off the table (seriously, even our water glasses were gone. The only thing left was the tablecloth). But, if you're not in a rush, it's a good choice.

    (3)

  • Richy M.

    Would almost lean towards five stars for the Happy Hour alone but I am going to stick with 4 for the overall. The food was very good. My gf and I tried 6 different items(Spicy fried catfish was the best) on the menu and enjoyed them all. The wine flights are a nice less expensive way to sample different wines. The restaurant is very loud and busy but the service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Linda N.

    the food was alright, service was alright. however, our waitress brought us ice water and there was a fly in one of the glasses. one of my friends had a dirty napkin that looked like it had been used to clean up car oil. another friend had a fork that had dried up crusty food still on it. needless to say we were a bit disappointed in our meal and got a 20% discount and the manager kissing our asses as we left the place. oh and don't get the bowl of gumbo if you're hungry because all you get is maybe a small cup in a huge plate if you're lucky.

    (2)

  • Derrick D.

    Great bargain HH(s). Ordered the BBQ pork and grilled cheese sliders, local oysters on the half shell, crispy truffles, red rock feta stuffed peppers, and grilled dates en brochette. The BBQ pork sliders were a little dry, while the grill cheese sliders were decent. The oysters were disappointing! Considering they were 'local' oysters, they arrived warm and tasted 3 days old. They should really consider serving them on ice, rather than rock salt...but that's just me. The crispy truffles were unimpressive and boring. Luckily the stuffed peppers were delicious. The grilled dates were tasty; although anything wrapped in bacon is bound to be good. Overall, a solid place for HH in downtown Seattle. Just make sure you get there early!

    (3)

  • Laural B.

    I haven't been here in years, so someone stop me if I'm too out of date. Anyway, I'm from Louisiana, and I never expect much from so-called Southern or Cajun restaurants, but what this place lacked in authenticity it made up for in flavor. Try the Bananas Foster for the real deal dessert.

    (4)

  • Mark H.

    This was an outstanding Happy Hour spot as the 3-types of sliders available (Beef, Chicken and Pork) were all $2 and very good. The drinks were all very potent and half off (about $5 each) and the service was very fast and friendly. I highly recommend this place with only a minor reservation and that is the fact that it can be crowded and if so, you may have to wait however, the Happy Hour lasts until 8PM.

    (4)

  • Trance A.

    OK, I'm feeling that I need to write an update, seeing as how I've been to Sazerac about 4x since my horrid experience there. Each of the 4 times have been just "fine". They are great about seating you quickly, and dealing with your coat & bag (you can even stash them in their backroom for safekeeping). Happy hour drinks and food are good and affordable. Service is decent, and lunch food is also decent. Really, I'd still go elsewhere, but might be the best deal in the immediate area.

    (3)

  • Tom B.

    A big corporate place in a big corporate hotel--a big corporate place, to be clear, that's trying to differentiate itself with some splashes of individualism, and doing so in a hotel that's trying to do the same. Let's start with the over-designed bellboys logo on the outer wall above Spring Street. Trying a little too hard. You park your car, though, and, boy, the people are so nice all the way from the sidewalk through the lobby and to your table. So you feel kinda bad for making fun, even if it was only in your head--they're good people workin' for a livin'. So let's forget about the sign. Let's start, instead, with the massive light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. There are half a dozen of them, at least. They look like heaps of electrified bacon from some crazy hippopotamic interplanetary superhogs. They're 15' tall if they're an inch, and they seriously look like gigantic bacon teepees dangling from the ceiling. Or Chihuly salumi. Take your pick. Honestly, though, from eye level down, the place is beautifully done and completely unsilly. Attractive chairs, stools, and even sofas, along with nice sturdy railings that give the place some shape and definition. The service is nice. Cheerful, efficient people eager to help. Ironically, this article appeared in the New York Times today: travel.nytimes.com/2011/… , and Frank Bruni's experience asking where his clams were from mirrored a similar exchange last night at Sazerac. We offhandedly asked, out of pure idle curiosity, where the oysters were from, and ignited a furious rally by not one but two servers to ascertain that they were, in fact, harvested from Nootka Sound. Delightful little bivalves they were, too. The meat board was alright, probably fairly priced at $14. There were quite a few upscaled pub delights coursing around the dining room--sweet potato fries, bacon-wrapped dates, a few other pleasantries. All good stuff, though not necessarily a trip to the moon on gossamer wings. Overall, it's a very welcoming atmosphere, maybe even a bit chic. I don't tend to hit this part of downtown for snacks and drinks very often, but this place is a good find and certainly one I would revisit.

    (4)

  • Gregg M.

    It stands to good reason that if the name of your place is Sazerac, then you probably should be able to make your namesake drink. Sazerac has an appealing appearance and seems to do a solid happy hour trade. The girlfriend and I arrived just after happy hour ended. We had already eaten, so we were just there for drinks. Always on the lookout for a good sazerac, I went with their signature drink, the Official Sazerac. Unfortunately, it was without a doubt the worst tasting sazerac I've ever let pass across my lips! According to the list of ingredients on the cocktail menu, they attempted to remain faithful to Antoine Peychaud's original recipe. However, it was poorly executed and the drink tasted way off. Either too little rye or too much Peychaud's Bitters and definitely no absinthe notes. It was awful...especially for $12! It seems almost like a sin to leave a drink practically untouched, but my palate (and liver) couldn't stand the thought of having another sip of it! We paid for our drinks and left. In fairness to Sazerac, we only came there for drinks so I'm not giving it a 1-star. Service was satisfactory. It may be a fine place for food and most other drinks. That said, if I'm looking for a quality cocktail in Downtown Seattle, skip Sazerac and try RN74, Zig Zag Café, or Rob Roy...you'll be glad you did.

    (2)

  • Heidi P.

    ****HAPPY HOUR REVIEW**** Sazerac has the best happy hour times, going til 8 at night, which is unlike most others that typically end at 6. We went on a Saturday night, for a pre-funk and quick bite to eat before going out to a club for my birthday. Get the wood fired pizza, fried chicken livers, and bacon wrapped dates with balsamic reduction. One of the few places in Seattle to find fancy fried chicken livers, and these do not disappoint. The drinks came out fast and were strong and tasty. The atmosphere is open, plush and swanky. The Happy Hour/Bar area is not like sitting at a restaurant, but more informal, but still high end; like eating in your rich friend's living room. Although I've never eaten here for a dinner, this is one of the best happy hours I've ever experienced. GO GO GO!!!

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    Came here on NYE for a last lunch of the year with a group of co-workers. I regret having come here for a variety of reasons. Service - beyond slow. The restaurant was quite dead - so the slow and quasi-friendly service was unacceptable. Food - nothing special. Between 8 of us, no one had any kind of wow meal. The soup of the day was French Onion - which came out lukewarm and a small pathetic crostini on top. It was NOTHING like I was expecting. I asked the server to warm up the soups and she consulted the manager, who said make sure they come out "boiling hot." The soup came back...and eh, it was warmer, but still a very very lame soup. Price - Too high for the quality of food. Yes, happy hour is supposedly much better here...but absolutely not a place I'll return to (anytime of day). Also, the server overcharged me! My husband I split a burger and a BOWL of the soup. SHE opted to bring out two CUPS of soup (which I assumed was a nice gesture on her part to make it easier for sharing). But then on my bill...I was charged for two CUPS of soup. Granted, it was only $1 more..but still. I DID NOT order two cups of soup...I ordered 1 bowl. This is just a bad business process and an even worse customer experience. (Potentially not even legal!) Was very disappointed with my experience, as were my co-workers. A lunch that should have been an hour was well over 90 minutes purely b/c of slow service.

    (1)

  • Mary Cecilia M.

    I hate being so negative about a restaurant's efforts but I found the service, food and interior of Sazerac very wanting. The truffle balls were fine. The beet salad was much too sweet. And the cheese plate was fine but for the chutney which I didn't enjoy at all. I can't recommend this restaurant with an honest heart. Seattle has much better to offer.

    (2)

  • DeAnne E.

    Our server provided excellent customer service but I expected more from the food. I came here for HH with some co-workers. The bar area was full but the hostess said that we could have HH in the dining area since they didn't have reservations at that time. She was really friendly. We decided to share our food which consisted of Sopressata and Andouille pizza, crispy truffles, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and grilled cheese sandwiches. If I had to like something then it would be the crispy truffles and cheeseburgers. They have a great HH menu on paper but for some reason I didn't leave the restaurant fully satisfied.

    (2)

  • Katie K.

    Great happy hour food at a fair price. I had a great cosmo (though my lemon drop was a little sloppy and dry). Each happy hour plate was delicious - the potato truffles, the leek & artichoke dip (huge) and especially the beets and goat cheese.

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    We had three visits: happy hour, breakfast buffet and dinner over our Christmas vacation when we were staying at the Hotel Monaco. Happy Hour: service was slow but cocktails were quick and quite good. I attribute service slowness to being the day before Christmas Eve and being on a skeleton crew. Pork Sliders got raves from the folks who had them. Breakfast Buffet: This was very, very good. Service team was again a bit slow on taking away plates and refreshing drinks. I had that moment where you are looking around for help and see three manager types behind the bar talking to each other. Dinner: This was lovely. Our waitress was excellent despite the full house. The oysters on the half shell were well shucked -- no shell bits here. Lamb sausage and homemade andouillie sausages were very good. Environment is nice and the way it is walled off from the restaurant, you can forget you are in a hotel restaurant.

    (4)

  • Chi N.

    2 of us came in for Happy Hour. This place always gets real crowded, especially Friday evening. We were delighted to find a lot of food items on the HH menu bc we were hungry! Drinks were strong, I ordered a margarita, which came in a short glass but tasted like it had generous amount of alcohol in it. We received very good service from our waiter, who unfortunately I didn't get his name. But he was very attentive and helpful in describing some of the food items we ordered. One of which was an item called "Hickory Smoked Chicken Wing with white BBQ sauce," which the waiter said its like ranch with hint of smoked bbq smell. This white bbq sauce was exactly that when we got the order. I never had "white bbq sauce" before but it tasted pretty good. We also had Andouille sausage pizza which was also good. I love wood fired pizza! We sat by the counter by the ovens so we got to see how they made it. Pretty cool, but I don't recommend this seating area during summer because it got really hot.

    (4)

  • Krista W.

    Ate here with a friend for happy hour and had great food and great service. Our servers were all smiles and the attention we received was balanced with our conversation. What we ate: sweet potato fries with three dipping sauces, beet salad, apple salad, and caesar salad. I had a delicious ginger mocktail, too.

    (5)

  • Kris L.

    Wow, I made a bad choice last night. Wanted something in easy walking distance... That was the only perk of this place. What a waste of a beautiful interior... So much unrealized potential. Place probably had 30 seated guests when we arrived at 8. Service was lousy... Waited over 10 minutes for a glass of wine and a cocktail. Waitress didn't care about us at all... Never came back to check on our meal, never asked if we wanted to start with an appetizer, to add a salad, or anything to our entree. Never even offered a second glass of wine. Food was not horrible, but the small plate of halibut for over $20 was literally 2 bites.... Had to ask for bread, no plate for discarded clam shells, no offer of water... I could go on and on... What a waste.

    (2)

  • Lorena D.

    We came to Sazerac unexpectedly on a Saturday night and were seated without a wait. The atmosphere was warm and cozy and the service was excellent--friendly and helpful and attentive without feeling rushed. We started with the Medjool Dates en Brochette, the cornbread, and the seasonal soup, which had squash and sunchoke. All of these were excellent. I think if I drowned in that soup, I'd die happy. For entrees, I had the catfish and my boyfriend had the cider-chile glazed pork ribs. Both of these were very good. Even the grits were tasty, and I'm seldom impressed with grits served here in the northwest. The cocktails looked tempting, but they also have a nice wine list, so we allowed our server to recommend wines to accompany our meals, and he gave us excellent suggestions. Sadly, we were too full to try dessert, so we'll have to return soon.

    (5)

  • Travis P.

    We went to as a party of six, four adults, one two year old and one infant. It was a Sunday about six o'clock and it was slow. Two other tables with maybe half a dozen patrons at the bar. It took us a couple minutes to find a hostess to seat us. The aesthetics are a little odd with what I felt we're conflicting colors and design with overly bright lighting. The waiter brought us water and our first round of drinks fairly quickly but not our toddlers milk. He then left us to hang for about 15 minutes while he chatted with the manager near the kitchen counter. We tried to flag him down and eventually my buddy went over and asked him to take our order. After about another five to ten minutes my wife walked over to the bar for the still absent milk, requested twice now, and another rounds of drinks for the three drinking adults. The bartender was accommodating and apologized and came back to check on us and to inform us the second round was on the house. The waiter finally arrived with our food and then bailed for another 15 minutes. Two of had good meals, two did not. I ordered the halibut which was excellent, but my wife's pizza was not and she ate maybe one slice. My buddies pizza was good but his wife's meal was also not eaten. We did order the truffle coquettes which were enjoyed by the group but overall the food was not worth coming back. If three of four plates are so-so then I feel the rest of the menu must be similar. To pay we had to fla

    (2)

  • Deborah J.

    This one is definitely in my top five for best happy hours in Seattle. My favorite part...it goes until 7PM! Everything is so delicious: Crispy Truffles, Pulled pork, Simplicity pizza, the mushrooms....just to name a few of the must have options I order. Helpful waitstaff, and the food is always quick! I just can't get enough of this place. I have only been here for Happy hour and special events and its always a great dining experience. My only complaint, is that the restrooms are located a skip, jump and a hop away--out the restaurant, down some stairs and through a hallway. I guess this isn't so bad--burns some calories I just inhaled.

    (5)

  • Hannah L.

    I might be one of the handful of Seattleites who hasn't been to happy hour at Sazerac. After lunch yesterday, I plan to remedy that little oversight.... Yep, it's a hotel restaurant. I've written about those before: they exist in this unique zone of, on the one hand, needing to be accessible to visitors who have vastly less adventurous tastes than locals and, on the other, needing to lure in the same locals who already have a plethora of downtown options with more adventurous menus. Many hotel restaurants are great at the first, and struggle at the second. Not Sazerac. Although the menu isn't incredibly adventurous, there were a few things presented that are utterly reliable culinary enticers. Hello, my lovely beef tartare with your little bright yellow quail egg on top! I adore your little juicy bursts of caper, the slight acidity of the dressing, the crunch of a toasted bread crisp as it ferries tender plump tiny ribbons of ground steak into my delighted mouth....Mmm. This is a simple dish, and the simplest ones are most difficult to do well. Utter success. There's a nice mix of salads, sandwiches, tapas, pizzas, and other entrees, plus a beautiful wood-fired oven and a massive open kitchen at the rear. And I just loved the environment. Maybe I'm tired of the cool, urban Scandavian/Asian design that so permeates Seattle. Maybe it's that I adore all things red. Maybe I love a variety of seating options in the same space. But Sazerac felt perfectly warm and welcoming and just happy inside, between the brick walls, the couches and tall barstools and short barstools, the lounge area and the standard booths, and the big windows to take in as much light as possible from outside. I sense there will be a return....

    (4)

  • Sarah A.

    Before we went to a show at the 5th Avenue Theatre last Thursday night we grabbed dinner at Sazerac because it's right around the corner. My husband and sister hadn't been there before but it's one of my favorites because the food is delicious and the happy hour menu is available in both the bar and the restaurant daily from 4pm to 8pm. It's also usually relatively easy to get a table without much of a wait. My sister arrived early and got us a table by the window so we could people watch and chat while we waited for my husband to arrive. Our waitress was incredibly nice and accomodating about the fact that our party kept arriving at different times. My husband found the menu to be a little "fancy" for his taste and instead of ordering small bites from the happy hour menu he decided on the Special Grind Burger with cheddar and crispy bacon, cabernet onions, housemade pickles, and hand-cut fries for $16. My sister and I opted to share a few things from the happy hour menu... Deviled Eggs with smoked ham and jalapeno: $4, Crispy "Truffles" with yukon potato, truffle cheese and truffle aioli: $7, and Little Cheese Burgers "Deluxe" with cheddar, lettuce,tomato and garlic aioli: $5. I really liked sharing the small plates because it left just enough room for dessert... Watermelon blackberry house-churned sorbet - $6 and Ooey gooey chocolate cake with pouring cream - $8. We really went all out with drinks, food and dessert so we ended up spending about $75 before tip for three people. Not the cheapest happy hour in the city but the food is so delicious, happy hour goes late, and you never have to wait for a table, which keeps Sazerac pretty high up on my list of favorite Seattle happy hour locations. Yum.

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    I came here for happy hour the other night. I believe it's from 4-8pm - which is awesome, as many places don't really have happy hour that late in the evening. This place is in Hotel Monaco in Downtown Seattle. You know what means... parking on the streets, so be prepared to circle for a bit! It's pretty big though, and the first word that came to my mind when I went in was "swanky". We went on a Wed night around 7:30. It was definitely crowded and loud. The happy hour selection is decent, everything under $10. Their flatbreads are 10'' thin-crust pizzas for $8-10, which were pretty good. We also had the truffle balls. Deep fried deliciousness, but pretty potato-y, if you ask me. The sweet potato fries were alright... wish they were a little more crispy. Also had the sliders and pulled pork sandwiches. Each order comes with two (they're small slider portions). The burger sliders were pretty mediocre and pedestrian. The pulled pork sandwiches, while good, were nothing I would crave to have again. Lastly, the drinks looked pretty expensive, $8+. A few selections of draft beer for $4.50 though. In all, I'll probably be back at Sazerac, just because it's got a decent happy hour later than other places. However, I wouldn't jump at such a chance when there are probably many other places to choose from. While swanky, it certainly leaves me looking for more... something with more substance, perhaps haha. And it certainly doesn't beat Palomino's all-night happy hour, in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Karen D.

    A co-worker and I tried Sazerac on the spur of the moment, in the middle of attempting to skip eating lunch and take a brisk healthy walk downtown. But what can I say, I was hungry! And it turned out the splurge was worth it. I had heard a lot about how great Sazerac's happy hour is, but didn't know what to expect for lunch. I am happy to report that it was pleasing on most every level. The service was fantastic, the best. I wish I remembered our server's name, because he was awesome. My friend and I decided to each get a cup of the soup of the day, a cream-of-cauliflower type of thing, and then split a beet and goat cheese salad and a fish sandwich of the day, which was something with snapper. The soup was not as healthy as it initially sounded, but it sure was delicious. Very creamy, flavorful, and drizzled with some type of oil...I'm not sure if it was the ubiquitous truffle oil or not, but it added a needed contrast to the richness of the soup...odd as that may sound since it was oil. The beet and goat cheese salad came with some type of peppery sprout...I can't remember if it was arugula or watercress... but the salad was tasty, and also huge...my friend and I, who both love all the ingredients in the salad, couldn't finish it. You just can't eat that many beets, good as they are. I was definitely glad I had not ordered my own...it's an item to share, for sure. The sandwich was lovely. I was psyched that the fish was grilled and not fried, and that it came with the surprise of raw shaved fennel, which I absolutely adore and which helped jazz up the snapper, which can sometimes be boring. Would definitely order the sandwich again. Can't wait to come back and try their happy hour sometime!

    (4)

  • Sarah H.

    Conveniently located inside my hotel, decided to give their breakfast a shot. Ordered a custom omelette with egg whites, veggies, and mozzarella cheese. Out comes this big ol' omelette. I take a bite and it's FILLED with cheese. 4 cheeses to be exact, including fromage blanc (my absolute leaste favorite cheese - makes me want to throw up every time I taste it!). After one bite, I knew I couldn't handle any more of this omelette, and being that I am partially lactose intolerant, 1 type of cheese is 100x better than 4. Asked my waiter, who was a sweetheart, if I can get something else. He apologizes profusely, and sends it back to get me what I had originally ordered. Then comes back to explain that he is new and messed up when he entered the my order into the computer. Out comes my real omelette. But wait, no egg whites. Sigh.. there goes my plan of being semi-healthy. I didn't want to go through having to flag the waiter down again, asking for my correct order, and waiting all over again. I just sucked it up and ate half the omelette. It was okay. Potatoes were cold and flavorless, and I just couldn't bring myself to finishing the meal. The best part of it all was definitely the pomegranate lemonade, and the toast with butter and strawberry jam. I could have filled myself off that alone.

    (3)

  • Sheryl C.

    another overpriced lackluster restaurant where they carry the pepper mill under their armpits. Why can't they make another trip? It is a health violation! chicken salad was okay but wouldn't cross the street to go there again.

    (2)

  • Alan W.

    Food is so-so, atmosphere is pretty good, prices are a bit high, portions are underwhelming. Andouille sausage - not much food there beet salad - girl's tend to like it sweet potato fries w/ cheese sauce, tartar sauce and ketchup - YUM! Sangria - terrible! If you want to impress a girl by taking her somewhere hip and a bit overpriced for happy hour, this may be your place. If you want quality food, I'd go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Came for happy hour (hours are awesome, until 8pm each day!). Food was great, but the service was horrible. I think they were terribly understaffed that evening. There was no space left in the bar area, so the hostess sat us at the "chef's table", which is the bar area in front of where all the chefs are working. They were extremely busy, and ti was stressful watching them at work, too! Our waitress came by once to take our order, and that was it. We looked around the restaurant for her when we were ready to leave, I made eye contact, and that's how we got her attention that we wanted our check. Other folks brought us our food. We watched as food was prepared, and put out, ready to be taken to tables. There were some dishes that literally sat on the counter for 15 minutes + before being brought to the tables who ordered it. Besides the lack of service, and what seemed like a very chaotic evening for them, the food was all pretty good! We had the andoille sausage pizza, pulled pork sliders (just ok), and artichoke and leek dip (pretty good). The sweet potato fries we ordered were good also (steak-fries, not dinky skinny fries), but we got it so much later after everything else we ordered, that we barely got to eat any of it since we were already full off of the other food.

    (3)

  • Jill W.

    Boyfriend took me here last weekend for my birthday. We had the tasting menu, for me was the shrimp and grits, the crispy potato truffles and the ooey-gooey cake (Hey, it WAS my birthday). He had the chicken liver mousse and the catfish, with the coconut-lime panna cotta for dessert. All in all, this was a great meal. It is not often that I might recommend grits, but the texture and taste of these was amazing and complex and delicious. He did not like the taste of the panna cotta, but our server immediately offered to bring him something else. The service was outstanding, even with a slight glitch in that our reservation (on a busy Friday night) wasn't properly communicated to the hostess, which she handled well and seated us immediately. I also had the gossamer cocktail, which I enjoyed, although it is really the kind of thing you really only need one of. This was a great night out and I have already recommended it to friends visiting the area. Good people watching in the bar! I might like to come back soon for happy hour.

    (5)

  • Erik K.

    My wife and I had brunch here and enjoyed our meal for the most part. She had the grilled cheese and a Ginger Splash (non-alcoholic drink). The grilled cheese was tasty, but nothing amazing. The Ginger Splash on the other hand was great, although a little overly sweet. I had the shrimp and avocado omelette and Tahoe Tea (also non-alcoholic). The omelette was definitely the highlight of the meal. My wife and I felt it was one of the best omelettes we had tasted in recent memory. The Tahoe Tea was interesting (serrano-honey), but I probably wouldn't order it again. The ambiance of the restaurant isn't bad although it seems more suited for dinner. We felt that the menu was a little too pricey in some areas and laughable in others ($6 for a cup of tea?).

    (3)

  • Joyce J.

    I took out-of-town friends here because they claim to have the "best happy hour in Seattle." If the length of happy hour is the criterion for determining the best, then the claim may potentially be true as this place has happy hour from 4pm -8pm. The happy hour menu items are not exact cheap. The raw oysters are sold individually and the wood fired pizza are about $10. I did think their wood fired pizzas were very nicely done. Each one gets divided into six slices. So if you come here with a few people and split the bill (recommending multiples of three) it may not be too pricey. The chicken wings were also quite nicely done, but you only get three wings per order (hence the multiples of three recommendation). Overall, I thought the happy hour menu had quite a few things that were above average (namely the pizza and the wings). I would skip the pulled pork slider (two per order) as that was very plain.

    (4)

  • Suzy C.

    I love this place. It has great atmosphere, warm, friendly (it's always busy) I love the roaring fire at the chefs counter. Everything I've eaten there has been fantastic. I love: The Shrimp/caper/ sausage appetizer. The ribs The little lite pizzas The salads

    (5)

  • Dan T.

    Outstanding gumbo with just enough kick to liven it up the way it should be, yet without so much kick that it annoys those sad souls like me who lack the esophageal and stomach fortification to be able to handle it! I arrived at 5:30 on a busy Saturday evening and their cassoulet of duck leg and pork shoulder wasn't ready yet. I wasn't terribly happy with that, but understanding. I instead asked for the waitress' suggestions and was told the chef believes anything on the charcuterie menu is among their best offerings, and that for her it was a toss up between the shrimp and grits, the scallops, and the big eye tuna. I figured I often get fantastic seafood all over Seattle, so I opted for the comparatively rare shrimp and grits--a southern charm so very rarely duplicated to any value outside the South. The grits were flawless--as good as most of them I've had in the South, and surely the singularly best grits dish I have had anywhere else in the country. They were a perfect consistency of gritty porridge, the right balance of cheese, a reasonable number of shrimp, bacon bits, and just the right amount of southern-ish "kick". Fantastic food. Wonderfully relaxing southern blues-induced environment. Highly attentive and helpful service. Slightly overpriced for the portion sizes, but worthwhile nonetheless. I have a new regular spot for my monthly trips to Seattle. Among the top 10 restaurants downtown.

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    Always go for happy hour here - and settle for nothing more! Prices are not bad - averaging about $4 per dish but can get a little higher with the meats. Great list of American-style appetizers, veg dishes, meats and cheeses. i had the baked sweet potato fries with sea salt that came in a large silver cup and i inhaled them all. A MUST HAVE!! Along with that came my Artisan salad with a simple lemon vinaigrette. Healthy good! I was very impressed with the bar staff service! Super friendly, got us our drinks and dishes quickly and gave us a great send off as we left. This place will defiantly hit the spot for great American style fare!

    (4)

  • Laura N.

    Wow -- how easy it is to forget the fabulous happy hour culture of Seattle and Portland... Mmmm... oohhh... awwhhh... drool, drool... *snaps into reality* This one, as they say on this side, is cheap as chips! Pizza for $2? Sliders for $2? Seriously, that's like £1.15. And from someone who commonly (cough, every day, cough) pays £2.35 for a small latte, this is stunning. I nearly ordered three more solely for ROI purposes! Please, please, please enjoy this and every other fabulous happy hour while you can! It's from 4-8 and you should stay and indulge the entire time. Do it for me. You're paying half of what I pay for my daily coffee on pizza and a burger. No, not individually, but together. One bill. Pizza, people, pizza. Seriously. Epic.

    (4)

  • Becca C.

    The scene here is happenin' for sure! It was the middle of the week, 7pmish and was totally packed. I think this is one of those restaurants you will always need a reservation if you need a table. I sat at the bar and noshed on a caesar salad. The appetizers all sound delcious, but totally fried. I didn't go too crazy and ordered a vodka cran. The drink was really watered down, and despite sitting right at the bar, they were understaffed. (Either that, or I felt a bit ignored.) All in all, an alright experience.

    (3)

  • Russell S.

    I want to first start with our experience was during a very busy early evening dinner rush with so many people, like us, going to the Paul McCartney concert on July 19, a Friday night. I understand a restaurant getting slammed, I've worked in the business in the past, so I know what it's like for the wheel's to come off like that. However, we are pretty easy going and understanding as restaurant customers, so it really takes a lot for me to actually sit down and spend the time to review a restaurant. I just couldn't let this one slip by. My first, single greatest complaint is the service. It took a full 15 minutes (when I started timing) before any wait staff came to our table to welcome us and ask if we would like a drink to start and bring us water (it was a pretty warm and humid day). Take care of us right off the top, and we're cool with a longer wait for dinner. So the tone was set pretty much from the start. The drink took another 10 minutes to arrive. Our server told us that an ingredient needed to searched for down in storage. I thought maybe my wife had ordered some exotically rare drink, but not so, it was a Vespers martini, a cocktail on their specialty drink menu. You'd think the bar would have been better stocked on such a crazy Friday night. But, hey s##t happens, only added to the first delay getting the drinks, only made the waiting that much more frustrating. The dinner was so-so. I had the Pan Seared Scallops, my wife had Crispy Idaho Catfish. The scallops were tasty, and actually quite good with the clams and chorizo, kind of a bouillabaisse thing going on, just with fewer ingredients. I got the smaller $20 portion. My only complaint there is that I had to ask for bread, as the sauce was tasty, but need to be mopped up with some crunchy bread. My salad was the Wild Arugula & Asparagus Salad was too tart, someone was a little heavy handed with the vinegar/lemon. My wife's catfish was over-fried, VERY dark brown and too-crunchy crust. She got the smaller $18 plate. She was not as pleased with her entree as I was. Her salad was the Artisan Lettuces. A bit to milky with the Basil Vinaigrette dressing. Plus she said there was too much mint, which wasn't mentioned in the list of ingredients. She likes mint, but too much is just too much, pretty much overpowered all the other ingredients. Additionally, regarding the service, our waitress seemed to be rushed whenever she checked in on us, which wasn't often. I don't even recall if she asked us how our food was, kind of a standard question to ask at some point. She did have bigger tables to tend to, and I don't need to have a hovering wait staff, but being nearly ignored (or should is say feeling ignored), does not make for a pleasant dining experience. The McCartney show rush aside, the food wasn't spectacular for the $130 plus tip price tag (2 drinks, 2 salads, 2 entrees, no desert). At any rate, because I have worked in the industry, I still tipped 20%, probably should have made it 15%, but I didn't. We expected more, and were disappointed that Sazerac couldn't deliver. We will not be going back, and we don't recommend it. But others obviously have had better experiences. So if you decide to go, maybe you will have a better time than we did. I hope that you do. Paul McCartney rocked it! And former Nirvana members! Iconic, historic, and even emotional. Great show. One for the ages.

    (2)

  • Nikol Z.

    5 stars!! the service, the food, the bartenders, the cocktails. Everything was outstanding! We started out stay at the Hotel Monaco by having drinks and apps at the bar. They made me a personalized pizza that had no garlic and lots of mushrooms, the meat on it was so juicy. We loved every bite. We had the sazerac of course and a dirty martini - both was so tasty. The next visit we had breakfast I had the diablo scramble and ryan had the egg whites with tomatos. Really tasty. The only downfall was the price of the bloody mary bar, for the amount of vodka and for the options I think they could make it cheaper.

    (5)

  • Jingwen Y.

    Nom nom nom. That would be me munching on their pizza. Their happy hour makes me really happy. Decent pricing and lasts until 8. Service was friendly and helpful. I love their atmosphere. I would've given them five stars if they didn't serve me a margarita on the rocks. It's just not the same!

    (4)

  • Alexandra W.

    Our food was great! We went on a Monday night to celebrate our anniversary with some friends, their restaurant choice. Actually my husband and I were so jet-lagged that we arrived an hour early and they still sat us...haha! They saved our table (and highchair) for us when we returned at the actual time, very nice! We are dairy-free and they were very accommodating. Our friend was gluten-free AND dairy-free and they were great! (They have a gluten-free menu, just FYI.) I had the mushroom and deviled eggs appetizers. They were both fantastic! And I had the scallop/chorizo/tomato dish...which was way spicier than anticipated. I wish it was a little less spicy because it was overpowering the other flavors, but I still really enjoyed it! My son (and I) loved the sweet potato fries from their bar menu too, mmmm! I recommend it, the service was top-notch!

    (4)

  • Travis M.

    Sazerac is my go to suggestion when people are asking for a new restaurant in Seattle. It amazes me how few people have heard of it. Funky decor, friendly service, never seems to be as busy as surrounding restaurants (I'm looking at you Purple). Must trys are the truffle cheese potato ball things, bacon wrapped dates, and the catfish. I hate catfish. Theirs is delicious. Also, they've got a great happy hour and wine prices are pretty reasonable for Seattle.

    (4)

  • Cynthia W.

    The food was great. However it shouldn't take an hour and 15 minutes for grilled cheese and tomato soup. Lots of waiting for food and just to get the check.

    (2)

  • Bernard G.

    Went for Happy Hour. Was expecting more from all the reviews that I've read and my friends who have went. The drink (Sazerac) was good and strong, food was very average. Maybe I ordered the wrong things but even my GF mentioned that some of the items that she really enjoyed was not on the menu anymore. I probably went during an off-season so I'll give them another go in a few months. There was also some very obnoxious sports fans at the same time we were there. Guess what gents, I don't think Sazerac is a sports bar. If you are looking to catch the game, might want to go to a place with 10+ tv screens.

    (3)

  • Jonel S.

    Was with a large party and we had a terrific time. Sazerac is a very warm and welcoming environment - very comfortable. Our server was fun and attentive and jumped into the spirit of our celebration. We had a mixed group in terms of age and gender but everyone had a good time. We approached the menu family style and ordered lots of dishes for the table to share. I had no idea the restaurant was associated with a hotel until later in the evening. Normally hotel restaurants are not tops on my list but I loved my experience here and will be back again.

    (4)

  • Conrad C.

    Sazerac is a decent option if you are trapped downtown for business, and their happy hour has generous hours. It is fairly spacious and there is a private dining room for special events. It is not, however, worth the trip unless you're looking for a place in the area. Few of the dishes really stand out. The dates were obscenely stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon. The cheese and bacon really overpowered the dates, and not in a good way. Wifey and I also shared two other appetizers. The chicken liver "mousse" was mousse in no way, shape or form. I'm not really sure how to describe it, other than that it appeared to be a fried chunk of liver. The beer tartare was actually quite good and had a nice array of spices in it (although it was not spicy). It was probably the star of the dinner. As for entrees, there was a grilled mahi mahi special for Wifey and I got the small portion of the fried catfish. My small portion was probably just as big as her normal one, and neither was particularly impressive. The catfish was good, don't get me wrong, but the jalapeno-lime butter sauce sort of took over the dish after a while. The mahi mahi was relatively bland. They were out of the apple-rum-raisin crumble (dagger!!!) so we opted for the chocolate cake, which was more like a molten chocolate cake and was pretty good.

    (2)

  • Edward L.

    Very good food and service and environment. The corn bread was a very good appetizer I ordered the ribs for dinner. It was 28 dollars for 6 ribs - pretty expensive but very good. I opted to get the mashed potatoes instead of the grits and I would highly recommend it. Do NOT get ginger ale - it's very gingery and is like eating pure ginger

    (4)

  • Dania P.

    We came here for happy hour after getting terrible service at Elliots. Their happy hour goes until 7! Woo hoo! The service was fab, we got to sit out on their little patio and the food was DELICIOUS! Things you must try: The mushrooms in sherry in garlic-best thing we got! Order a little bread to sop up the extra sauce after you finish the mushrooms-you won't be sad. Grilled Cheese bites with tomato sauce-you can't really go wrong with grilled cheese bites. 3(4?) Cheese Pizza-SOOOO good and vegetarian! Love this spot-will be coming back!

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    Meh. It has good food and service, but I found it to be below Seattle standards and give it 2 stars for that reason. I found some of the food to be rather bland.

    (2)

  • Meagan D.

    A happy hour with food almost as good as Purple (and in some cases, better). Amazing flatbreads; I am partial to the andouille sausage. They also have fabulous bacon-wrapped dates (are you sensing a pattern?), and good HH drink specials; I'm partial to the pinot grigio.

    (5)

  • Felipe H.

    I went here for the first time with my two buds on a monday so it wasnt really busy which is always great. We went for the Happy Hour and decided to sit outside in the patio, because the day was beautiful. Everything from our seats, the food, and drinks was outstanding. our waitress Brene provided world class service with a smile stayed one step ahead of us the entire evening. I highly recommend this place for a casual bite everything we had was great especially the Martini's. I will definitely be sending my hotel guests there and i will return sometime in the near future.

    (5)

  • Ella V.

    I love this place because Pam, Tony G's mom, bought me a drink here for my birthday. It was a Flaming Spanish Coffee.. and it was tasty. We went here after my birthday and I really liked the decor. Sometime we should go back for food.

    (4)

  • Randy W.

    we had a bowl of gumbo and some clams. the clams were good, but the gumbo was my favorite. it was a little spicy, so beware if you at sensitive to that.

    (4)

  • Ricky S.

    Dropped in for a quick happy hour before dinner at the Capitol Grille down the street. The space is really cool and the HH deals were nice! $3 for pints of beer and $4 for a large order of sweet potato fries with 3 different dipping sauces (if you count ketchup as a sauce). NICE! The bartenders were cool and friendly and the atmosphere was very modern/classy working professional-ish. Great place to drop in for a drink or snack. Have yet to try dinner...

    (4)

  • Matt R.

    I used to really like the Sazerac Happy Hour, but I recently had the audacity of bringing several friends to Sazerac and it created a really unpleasant experience. When we asked for the bill, we were curtly told by the waitstaff that they do not split bills. I have never understood why establishments place barriers for bringing MORE people to their restaurants, but that aside, of all the bars I have visited which do not split bills, I have never had more difficulty than with Sazerac. People who left our party early paid their portion of the bill yet two of those orders did not actually get removed from the bill. Then there was an inconsistency on how the mandatory 18% gratuity was applied because some people cashed-out and others paid based on the items they ordered. In summary - good food, weak drinks, poor service.

    (1)

  • Tiffany M.

    Went for happy hour and was expecting to have special pricing on the food items. However, most prices were only reduced by 50 cents to $1. Not much of a discount. But I had the best Vodka Mule Cup. In fact I liked it so much I had two. At $14 a pop that $28 went down real fast. Appetizers: beef tartare was very good; the wild arugula and Asparagus salad was very good, the piquant pizza was not so good. Happy hour service was quick. However on our last day in Seattle (we were staying at the Monaco) we stopped in for breakfast and had extremely slow service. Much more family/tourist oriented. My husband had the shrimp omelet with avocado that he said was very good. I had an egg skillet dish with house made sausage that was okay, but not great.

    (3)

  • Dave F.

    Sometimes, all I want is good oatmeal for breakfast. But, I am picky. It must be steel cut, really good quality oats, else it gets a lousy review. Starbucks oats are non-edible. Sazarac has excellent oats, great coffee and wonderful orange juice which is a healthy and yummy combo to brave the Seattle cold.

    (4)

  • Joanna D.

    Had happy hour with my girlfriends before heading off to the SAM Remix! The food and drinks were excellent. Our timing was perfect because we found a booth right away. The service was great too!

    (5)

  • Taylor O.

    Sazerac for Thanksgiving was well done with a well crafted menu and thematic drinks. Taylor Shellfish oysters keep me happy too. Lately though I've taken to their lunch menu chowing down on an amazing but fairly pricey for lunch pork cheek as well as their darn well executed burger with all sorts of tasty accoutrements including fantastic pickles and wonderful bacon. Waiting for some happy hour excuses for more of a taste...

    (5)

  • Erin R.

    How have we not been here before?!? Great location to 5th Avenue Theatre (pre-show dinner). I love the open space and the natural light pours into this restaurant. We loved the dirty rice fritters, the crispy "truffles" (fried potato goodness), and the grits. The happy hour menu looks great... we will be back.

    (4)

  • Chris L.

    Sazerac is fun. Working nearby, this is a usual pick for lunches with friends or colleagues or vendors, and the happy hour sucks a lot of us in with a frequency. In fact, the only reason they don't get the 5th star is that their food quality - lunch and dinner - seems to have slipped of late. Breakfasts here are odd - you get the standard stuff you'd expect for a restaurant attached to a hotel, but also an egg dish with red beans and andouille sausage or pain perdu smothered in bananas foster. Their wackier entrees are great, though, and there's always seating. Lunches are brisk and tasty. Rotisserie chicken related things are usually good (although the chicken has been on the dry side last few times I've had it, so I don't know what's going on there), sandwiches are tasty, and the apps are well done and great to share around the table. Dinners are good too, although there are occasional execution errors (cooking food to a requested degree of doneness seems to be the Achilles' heel). The reason to come, really, is happy hour. The HH list has a lot of good wine and food at fairly low prices, and the cocktails never fail to please. It's comforting to know that on those nights when you give up on producing any kind of real food to feed yourself, and especially on those nights when you've given up before leaving the downtown area, these guys have your back.

    (4)

  • David B.

    Somewhat pricy, precious lunch place, but good. They know how to cook catfish, I'll give them that. And my companion raved over the scallops: best ever, she said. I don't even like scallops but I tried a bite, and yep, it was good.

    (5)

  • Christopher H.

    I have a tendency to procrastinate, which usually is OK except when you're supposed to arrange dinner for 6 people on a Friday night in downtown Seattle. If you wait until that Friday to make the reservation your choices are going to be a bit limited. With that in mind I fired up Open Table and chose the first restaurant that had seating available for 6 that looked decent - that place wound up being Sazerac. We were seated promptly upon arrival and were greeted by a very friendly waiter. He gave us the Tolstoy-level overview of the menu, highlighting nearly everything. He was rather patient with us as we hemmed and hawed over drink selection. (Well - everyone else did. I'm in a place named Sazerac - I was going to have a sazerac. (And, if you're interested, they can make a pretty good sazerac.)) After we were done ordering cocktails we all decided to go for the four part tasting men with the "wine flight". Keep in mind - that's wine flight, and wine pairing. The three wines for dinner were delivered in one shot, on a good sized serving board. With 6 of us at the table, and all of us ordering the tasting menu, this made it very difficult to arrange all the wines and make sure we all had room for them. What also made the arrangement disappointing was that two of the wines were whites (well, one rose and one white). In the interest of space and temperature the wines should have been served in succession with the courses. The pours were also very small. I understand that it was only $10, but I'd much rather have paid $15-$20 for larger pours. In fact, we all wound up ordering a full glass with the main course when it arrived. The food was very much hit and miss. The apple & mizuna salad with the brie croquette was great. The fritters were just OK. The scallops were overcooked - really, really overcooked. The ribs were dynamite. The desserts were all outstanding. In the end I left having had a great experience due to the company, but a rather unsatisfied feeling from the restaurant itself. I think the place has potential. My advice: Either get rid of the tasting menu or do it as a real tasting menu. Serving the wines all together is just silly. And offer a decent sized pour. Focus on the quality of the dishes. Scallops are among the simplest things to cook. Don't cook them completely on the stove - send them out slightly underdone and carryover will take them the rest of the way.

    (3)

  • Jen B.

    Prices: Grrreat! You can eat everything off of the HH menu and still have money left over! Believe me..Look into my eyes... Drinks: I've had both beer and wine.. Food: My favorite part! I really have gotten everything off the HH menu and was not disappointed. Once. That never happens! The place is always busy because of their happy hour and you'll see why. Until 8? Helllo? Cannot be beat.

    (5)

  • Michael N.

    I love this place! Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly, the bartenders are top-notch. If you want breakfast, lunch, or dinner they have cozy tables appropriate for all situations. What I love most is their bar lounge has comfortable couches.

    (5)

  • Clint D.

    Their pizzas with their in-house Andouille sausage is amazing.

    (5)

  • Jenn O.

    Love the happy hour. My favorite in town. I've been a few times and have tried just about everything on the HH menu and have to say the wood fired dates wrapped in bacon with the balsamic reduction are amazing. I told the waitress I call them "orgasm bombs" and the name should be changed. The beer is decently priced for downtown and the wood fired pizzas are yummy. Sweet potato fries are a must. I love being able to sit outside in the summer time. Some of the plates are a little small but so indulgent. At some point I will definitely go in for dinner to try the prix fixe menu. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Boby M.

    I come to Seattle often for work and stay at the Monaco, I eat here at least once during my trip, more for the sake of convenience I guess.Considering that this place is called Sazerac I find the Sazeracs here to be very average. The Andouille Sausage pizza is great, as well as the burger. The menu could use a refresher though.

    (3)

  • Samantha W.

    I went to Sazerac a month or two ago for an aids benefit thingy. It was during happy hour, which, I must say, was fantastic. I had the Marguerite pizza and fries and my friend had the beef tartar and pork sliders. The tartar was great, for what it was (we didn't know that tartar is raw meat) and it tasted even better when we cooked the left overs for tacos. The fries were fries so nothing special there. The pork sliders were juicy and seasoned perfectly, the pizza was amazing!!! All in all, i would go again for happy hour :)

    (4)

  • Karen D.

    A great place to meet with friends. We went there on a Friday night after work for happy hour, it is so nice to just valet and not worry about parking! Host was gracious, we had a party of 7 and the bar was full but he had this nice private room off to the side where we could go. It was perfect. Our waiter Ben was awesome, even though we were all over the place with our ordering. He was so good you would have thought we were his only table, very attentive and seemed to always be there when you needed something. We tried so many things on the happy hour menu and all of them were great. Happy hour goes until 8, what a great bonus. Would highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Erin F.

    I checked out their HH on a Tuesday night around six. First of all, parking is terrible but we all know this is true downtown. Their HH is from 4-8pm and includes a pretty big menu but their wine by the glass menu was pretty blah. Cocktail menu looked pretty extensive, though, and Seattle DOES love its cocktail bars, doesn't it?? I had the Truffle Balls and a few oysters. They were serving Virginica and some other type that the bartender wasn't too sure about, accompanied by the normal shallot vinegar and a subpar cocktail sauce.... Buuut I adore horseradish so its probably more my fault than theirs. As for the truffle balls, I'm a sucker for truffles and they were pretty awesome. Yukon gold mashed potatoes surrounding a truffle cheese bit, then fried with love. With truffle aioli to boot! I love finding the elusive later running HH, so I very well may be back, but it wasn't a stand-out experience.

    (4)

  • Gretchen F.

    Happy hour was tempting in the stylish restaurant attached to the Hotel Monaco. The prices seemed right and the descriptions of food was appealing. My girlfriend and I were there in need of a cocktail with 3 kids between us under 7 years old. They accomodated us with a booth near the bar and we ordered a large selection of appetizers from cheese pizza to the delicious bacon wrapped goat cheese dates. Where it went wrong was on the level of service. We had to chase down the server every time we needed something whether it was napkins or a new drink. ( Moms with kids always need extra napkins and a drink refill!! ) The quality of the food was mostly average ( except for those dates ). The oysters we ordered were explained as medium to large and ended up being the very smallest oysters I have ever seen. ( I eat a lot of oysters too ). Overall I was disappointed and will choose another place in the future.

    (2)

  • Cynthia L.

    Yummy eggs Benedict with a spicy twist served on cornbread cake, delicious!

    (4)

  • Collin Z.

    The food was good but the service was horrible. The manager spent most of his time playing with his phone. The servers did not interact with guests more then they had too (taking the order and brining the check). My recommendation, go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Sarah M.

    I went to Sazerac for happy hour on a Thursday night. It wasn't too crowded, and I found a table for a group of 6 right away. It took awhile for a waitress to stop by to take our orders. She had this rude stance about her, and even the way she talked, but I just ignored it. I ordered one of their $5 pizzas and stuffed peppers. When I got the stuffed peppers, I was surprised that they were just 4 round, mini peppers stuffed with what it tasted like feta cheese. It wasn't horrible, but it definitely wasn't what I expected. I also tried their sweet potato fries, which were good! thickly sliced, slightly crunchy on the outside, but tender as you bite in. I like most sweet potato fries anyway, but these were delicious. Overall, the food is ok, their drinks are good, and they have an awesome ambiance. It was a good place to meet and catch up with my girl friends.

    (4)

  • Cynthia L.

    Great happy hour location. Beware, it's going to be crowded, so get here early! I recently had dinner here. I got the gnocchi, and my friends got the steak. The steak looked way better than the gnocchi. Frankly, the gnocchi was probably 1 star. But the service was really great.

    (4)

  • Alanna M.

    Their pizzas are awesome (I'm very picky about the consistency of pizza dough). Try a funky pizza of the day. I really like their catfish w/citrus whipped potatoes, but it can be an expensive lunch. Southern style dishes kicked up a notch (stealing Emeril's line). Their sample breads are fantastic. I particularly care for the cornbread.

    (4)

  • Eric M.

    My god. Their breakfast was insanely delicious. It made up for the fact that it took forever to get our food. The OJ was better than anything I've tasted, but the only ding they get was for the slow service.

    (4)

  • Lily S.

    Who knew that a restaurant in a frickin hotel could pack such a fabulous happy hour? WHO KNEW? I sure didn't. Til last nite. I think the total for (just me, mind you) 3 glasses of wine and 2 appetizers was something ridiculous like $25. I don't even know b/c all of us were so amazed at how much we had consumed for how little we had to pony up. You definitely have to get there early if you want a spot, though - which is the one downfall. I think this is our new happy hour spot, so move over BCBG clad bitches...me and my posse will be taking over!

    (4)

  • Angela C.

    I have been here, mostly for HH and I really enjoy the food and the experience. The one time that I did come here for dinner was for a birthday, and I remembered that I LOVED my scallops with farro - and this is considering that I am not a big fan of scallops (I got the dish for the farro). For HH, I love their fries and the pizza. Pizza during HH is only $8 and it is enough for one person to be full. It is definitely shareable (about the size of an eight inch plate) but then just order some more snacks in addition to the pizza. Plus, their happy hour wines are decent, considering it's $4.

    (4)

  • Carol W.

    Not a great place to go with a large group, they don't split checks. I went last week with a work group for happy hour and had to leave early so asked if I could have the pizza and two drinks added on to a separate bill so that I could leave and they said no. (I am not sure if it was just our server or a restaurant-wide policy, I'm think it was a restaurant policy). I didn't have any cash so ran down to a nearby ATM and got some cash, but I've never been anywhere that won't split up a check. It really disappointed me. I think there are better choices in downtown that I'll go to instead next time. And lesson learned, always have cash back up!

    (2)

  • Mindy S.

    Wednesday night, night before Thanksgiving, 8pm, didn't know what was going to be open in downtown Seattle, so we found Sazerac on Yelp. We were greeted by the friendly manager who explained a bit about the restaurant and food to us, since we had never dined there before. The manager was great, but once our waitress entered the picture - our experience was basically similar to one of the highest-end restaurants in Chicago. She had a warm and friendly demeanour. She explained everything we asked about in excruciating detail (this is NOT a bad thing - you want to know what you are eating, and she excelled at selling the dishes to us), and she was patient as it took us a while to decide. She had excellent wine and drink recommendations, and my BF thought their Sazerac drink was perfect. Sazerac had just started their Gluten-Free menu - that day - and the options were plentiful. They took their regular dishes and modified them to be GF, rather than just sticking a few "GF Options" on the menu. I really felt like the effort that went into the food and dining options was top notch. We shared the crispy truffles, pan-seared scallops, and the Grilled Idaho catfish - and we were not disappointed one bit. The sauces and flavorings were sensational. The catfish had a jalapeno-butter sauce that was just spicy enough to send that dish over the top. The scallops & mushrooms were nicely paired as well. Highly recommend checking out Sazerac!

    (4)

  • Daren D.

    Nice place. Definitely feel a bit uppidy going here but not so much intimidating. Nice presentation. Compared to my last visit in the back corner (slightly quieter and dimmer), we were further front and center where it was a bit more louder and brighter. My "Good Ol' Grilled Cheese" was satisfying and good. The greens were, um, -ok. I LOVE the bread and corn bread (keep 'em coming, woot!). The menu seemed smaller; just lunch? Hmm, I read on here sweet potato fries? How come I didn't see those??

    (4)

  • Kate N.

    Ambiance was nice, service was prompt, food was pretty good. Not my new favorite hang out but it was a fun drop in happy hour. All $2 Local Oysters on the Half Shell- One Oyster... not bad just.. one oyster Presentation was nice Organic Lettuces: happy to report that it was not drenched in dressing Rustic Sweet Potatoes: Delicious dipped in ketchup! Nice small portion too Penfold Shiraz Cab $4: Was very good!! Benvolio Pinot Grigio $5: Was, okay

    (3)

  • Sara C.

    Happy hour is lively and warm and welcoming. I also had breakfast there and ate a few dinners. It was always enough food to fill me up and all of it was delicious.

    (4)

  • Cayley C.

    I've never given 1 star. We went for happy hour Thursday. My friends and I split the check 3 ways. 2 of us got 2 glasses of wine so we told our third friend not to leave a tip, we would do it because we got extra wine. Well that friend was charged a 20% tip even though she wrote zero on her receipt. That was done in addition to the 20% tip (for the entire bill) we already left. Extremely shaddy and deceitful acts such as this get you 1 star. Karma.

    (1)

  • Ian W.

    Amazing food. Extremely professional staff. An elegant evening all around.

    (4)

  • Ben F.

    had lunch at this place once. It was very good! I would go back again!

    (4)

  • William H.

    Went here to meet a couple friends to catchup. Place was the perfect spot. Layout: We sat in the bar area which there was no wait when we got there although we did show up before the 5pm rush. The place quickly packed up. The seats we had at our table were small square cushioned seats, not good for a long visit but comfortable enough for an hour or so. Atmosphere was great, a lot of different people coming and going made for some good people watching. Wasn't too loud but loud enough to drown out the background music. Perfect for being able to talk without yelling at each other. Great open bar feel with lots of natural light. Service: Our server was fast and always came by to see how we were doing right as our drinks got low. It was pretty busy so we definitely ordered another round before we finished our drinks since it took a bit to get the next drink. Food: We were just ordering appetizers and went with the Sweet potato fries which were good but nothing to write home about. Cheeseburger sliders which came with 2 instead of 3 like most places but were very good and last but not least the Crispy Truffle balls, they were so good I had to get another order and not share. Price: For Happy Hour the prices are very reasonable, great selection and most items were in the $5-$7 range (apps) I'll definitely be coming back here when I'm in the area. One of the best Happy Hours I've found so far in the downtown area.

    (5)

  • Paul B.

    The best thing going for this place is the until 8pm happy hour. Sazerac also reminds me of a Vegas casino (the classy ones). Other than that, what's the point? Food is too typical.

    (3)

  • Mark O.

    The Sazerac is top shelf! And I have had the real thing numerous times in Nawlin's.

    (5)

  • John E.

    I'm giving sazerac 4 stars for dinner and 1 star for breakfast. Dinner- great cocktails and happy hour. Nice work. Breakfast-I didn't enjoy the bloody Mary bar. A place like this should make there own mix. This stuff came out of the can. Eggs were cooked well, but the quality was just ok. Would not go back for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Temple O.

    My friends and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night. For the poshness of this restaurant, it left a lot wanting. I ordered the seared scallops, and was asked by our waiter if I wanted to get the larger order... Small has 3 scallops and large has 6. I love scallops and thought I could take extra home if I couldn't finish. When my dinner arrived, I had 4 scallops. I asked about it and our waiter said it depends upon the size but he would ask the chef about it. He never came back with any information nor the balance of our order. The scallops weren't seared correctly, they were chewy. The sauce was bland and tomatoey like they dumped it out of the can. Not impressed. My friends grits dinner was tasty, but again, the veggies were chewy, rubbery.... The best part was the chocolate dessert, couldn't complain about that. The interiors of the restaurant were well done in scale and layout, but 'purple? Mauve purple? Ugh... Not impressed. Chandeliers looked dusty.

    (3)

  • Jeff E.

    Okay kids, listen closely... You have to hit Sazerac's during happy hour. That's 4 to 8 Monday through Saturday. Do yourself a favor and order the sweet potato fries and the white pizza. We were both blown away at the the taste of these dishes (lest, I point out the low prices). This is a quality establishment whose goal is putting out top-notch food and they don't miss a beat. My g.f. says the Kunde Cab. is delicious. Enjoy Sazerac's!

    (5)

  • Sonya G.

    Best well gin and tonic I've ever had, hands down. I felt like I definitely should have paid more than the $5 I did. My coworkers and I had an assortment of the appetizers offered and all that I sampled were scrumptious. Of particular note, the andouille pizza and tasty sauces that came with our rustic sweet potatoes. Sazerac also wins points for their long-lasting happy hour, 4-8, Monday through Saturday. None of that 3-5 crap. Sit in the back and watch the food get prepared through the giant mirror!

    (4)

  • Malka G.

    Just went there for brunch, awesome creole eggs Benedict. Lovely atmosphere, good service, prices were reasonable for what we ate. Fresh squeezed orange juice. I went with my daughter and we both loved it. The best hollandaise and lots of it, smooth and creamy with a hint of spice. Yummy, we will return.

    (5)

  • Samantha J.

    The menu is small, but I still had trouble choosing what to order. We decided on bacon wrapped dates, ribs and the rotisserie chicken. Everything was excellent. The dessert menu was not tempting enough to get us to indulge. This place is ginormous compared to most Seattle restaurants, and would be great for groups. We returned the next morning to try brunch before the Seahawks game. The food was pretty good. My husband thought the biscuits and gravy were bland, however I thought they let the mild sausage stand on it's own without adding tons of salt and spices. The strawberry jam was excellent, so make sure you put it on something! My omelette was not bad, although the mushrooms overwhelmed the rest of the dish. I had hoped that the ham and gruyere would have stood out more in the flavor profile. The service was quite slow due to a very slow bartender and an overwhelmed kitchen. My wait for an americano was excruciating, but our waiter, Joe, was wonderful and did what he could to keep us happy. I would return for dinner or brunch making sure that I had plenty of time for the latter.

    (4)

  • Ninja S.

    Pretty much the ideal appetizer on earth is found here. Stuffed baked thick bacon wrapped dates. Dayam. The interior of this place looks like a warring nations of interior decorators strategic map; lots of clashing design over every surface of the floor, walls, and ceiling. Also their cocktail menu is completely delightful. Everything is exotic and yet with oddly familiar flavor tones. This is a spot for a highly cool rendezvous to nibble and playfully verbally fence with intimates.

    (4)

  • Kimberly D.

    This meal almost ruined our NYE. It took quite a while for a server to ask us for our drink orders. I expect that NYE, except the restaurant was not that busy. It then took almost 20 minutes to get 1 bottle of Prosecco and 2 vodka drinks. The waiter said he'd be back with an ice bucket for the Prosecco. Here is what happened then: 1. We ordered starters from server #1. 2 of the appetizers did not arrive. 2. We waited almost 30 minutes for server #1 to return--he did not. We gave our dinner order to server #2. 3. Our dinner arrived-disaster. The pork cheeks were so salty they were inedible. The remaining diners ordered steak--it was not cooked as requested and was ice cold upon arrival. 4. When server #1 finally returned and saw our faces, he asked if everything was okay (this was the end of the dinner and NO ONE had checked on us the entire time we were eating). He also brought the ice bucket for the Prosecco. My dinner companion mentioned how salty the pork cheeks were and they were removed from the bill (not the intention. We were waiting to pay when server #1 returned with another check minus the pork cheeks). 5. The manager came over--again after we were done. My dining companion gave her an out when she said she heard there was a problem. The manager didn't take the out and my dining companion told her what was wrong with our meal but by then it was too late. The manager became defensive rather than listening. I've had meals (good and bad) all over the world. This restaurant and dining experience rates in my top 3 worst worldwide. I've had better food and service from street vendors in Mexico. I would never recommend this restaurant and will steer everyone I know away from it.

    (1)

  • Henry L.

    Came here before a concert at the Paramount. Not exactly ideal since it's about 5 blocks away. But Sazerac has the late happy hour from 4-8. Sazerac and the Green Room are the only places with such a late happy hour and I think the food is better here. Drafts for $3. Sliders are $4 for a pair. Had the Special Grind Hamburgers which weren't bad. The meat was decent, but still needed more sauce. Fortunately since I also ordered the Rustic Sweet Potatoes, it came with 3 dipping sauces. Threw on some extra garlic aioli and it made the burger pop a bit more. I usually love my sweet potatoes, but these were just kind of so so. I guess I should have paid more attention to the "Rustic" name. These were basically large chunks of sweet potato fried. And really, anything fried is at least somewhat delicious. Not really blown away by Sazerac. But for the budget conscious who can't make it to another bar by 6, Sazerac is killer. Since it's a few blocks away from the shopping district, there's a better chance that you'll be able to get free parking.

    (4)

  • John M.

    Happy hour on the weekend. Apple Ginger martini was not a happy hour price but first rate. The lemon drop was happy hour price and a sad miss - at $6 this is the only bar that couldn't deliver a simple lemon drop martini tasting of fresh lemon, sugar crystals on the rim, and an ice cold presentation. Andouille sausage was great, salad was awesome, but both at prices I would hardly call happy hour. My view - go here if nearby or if you like some of there very creative menu items. Well worth it. But I give them a C for Happy Hour for pricing, and three stars for lack of "holy cow these prices are great!" compared to other fine dining choices nearby.

    (3)

  • Gina C.

    The bar at the W doesn't have a TV. And their happy hour ends at 7pm. Desperate to watch the 4th quarter of one of the best NBA Finals games, we ran across the street to Sazerac, and found exactly what we were looking for. The place is designed and laid out nicely. The bar is big, and there are low-tables w/ ottomans on casters for a casual vibe. The TV is kind of small and they mute it, so it's not the greatest for watching a game. The food selection on a sunday night was limited, but prices were so good. We got 2 pizzas for $8 each, and they were DELICIOUS. They're baked fresh in a wood-fire oven and just..sooooo good. The beers on tap came out ice cold, and our waitress was super nice and cute! Good find!

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    2nd time we've had this waiter, & 2nd time he's hit a home run! (Now, if I could just remember his name). NYE weekend. Two couples including veganish tastebuds & wheat intolerance. The waiter able to coach us accurately on menu details. Results were 4 excellent meals. Cajun leanings of menu are a hit & complex cocktails were spot on...again. Proximity to hotel (Monaco)brings big variety of tastes and menu does accommodate.

    (4)

  • Alison V.

    I'm still not overly impressed with this place, but I managed to slide in here before 5:30 and snagged a table no problem. Service was still slow, but not necessarily inattentive. The wine pours were tiny and the hamburger sliders weren't as dry this time. It's good for a cheap place, but don't expect to be wowed.

    (3)

  • Lisa N.

    No more $2 fries or pizzas or sliders for happy hour, but still pretty stinkin' good prices! I recommend the gruyere cheeseburger sliders. $4 for 2 and they'll leave you wishing you put in 3 orders! But please don't because then you'd get too full to try anything else. Crispy truffles are deep fried mashed potato goodness and the fries are hand cut and wonderful, although one of the three "dipping sauces" is plain ol' ketchup. I love me some ketchup with my fries, but doesn't calling it a "dipping sauce" make you feel like you kind of got jipped? The white pizza has a surprising kick thanks to the red pepper flakes-- don't be fooled by its tame appearance! It's a subtle heat if you're expecting it, but I certainly was not. Best part: happy hour is a whopping four hours long! Four hours! That's 1/6 of a day! I'm sold.

    (4)

  • Wade F.

    Went here for a happy hour after work on a weekday. I like the ambiance of the place, and it was a pleasant experience. It was pretty busy, but we ended up getting a table (for about 12 people). The staff was good, and food was reasonable. Drinks got a little expensive, but that's pretty much how the area goes. It was a good place to stop in and sit down with co-workers.

    (4)

  • Chani B.

    Before I went to see Guys and Dolls, I stopped here to eat with my gal. I had the catfish with a spicey sauce and mashed potatoes. My friend had the beet salad ( I hate beets,she loved it) and the soup of the day. I enjoyed the cheesy potato appetizer. The restaurant is attached to the hotel and really my only complaint is that the restrooms are downstairs. Nice atmosphere and actually kid friendly. A nice place to go if you're seeing a show at the 5th Avenue theater. Ive heard that the happy hour is really good,however,I was more of a fan of the dinner menu.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    I'm used to having superb meals at the restaurants next to Kimpton Hotels. During a recent stay at Hotel Monaco in dowtown Seattle I had a few meals at Sazerac and was somewhat disappointed. The menu is cleverly written but lacking...especially for breakfast. If you hapen to get two different chefs you will get different looking meals. We got the Eggs in Hell on two different days and had two different dishes. It was strange. There really is no kid freindly breakfast. You'd better want a sandwicj for lunch because that is really all they offer. There really isn't anything I'd reccommend other than the decor and atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Page T.

    Pulled pork sandwich with woefully small serving of pork, only 1/4 cup if that. Sweet potato fries were awesome. But geez. Where's the meat on the star attraction?

    (3)

  • Diana E.

    Been here for happy hour many, many times. Today during my break from jury duty, though, I explored their lunch offerings. I started with the goat-cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and drizzled with balsamic. Delightful! I love the savory/sweet combo! My main course was grilled cheese with tomato relish and organic greens...and I can't think of any better sourdough grilled cheese I've ever had that was more perfectly cooked. Crispy, golden, ooey-gooey goodness! I would get this again in a heartbeat. Combine the tasty lunch with top-notch service and decor, and you've got a fantastic midday break.

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    After asking Yelpers, this was the place I chose for Happy Hour for a long overdue reunion with a close friend. We're pretty loud, exuberant people and I think our friendliness towards the hostess, server, and chef was reciprocated 100% and contributed to these five stars. I have to admit, I was wary of going to 3.5 star place because when choosing from reviews, I usually like going for 4 stars and above but then... We walked in at 5:30 and got seated at the comfy stools at the chef's table and the chef greeted us. "Do you like dates?" Resounding yes from my friend, mediocre response from me. "Do you like bacon?" YES! And as we were still deciding on drinks, a plate of dates stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon appeared in front of us. And you know what? They were the BEST DATES EVER to kick off the best girl date ever. Gary the Chef, you had me at cheese and bacon. We ordered a mixed drink and wine (drink was appropriately strong; wine was yummy for $4) and ordered the pulled pork sliders: the chef overheard us talking about them, confirmed with us that we wanted them, and had them in front of us in-I kid you not-less than thirty seconds. The buns and cheese were all right but Sazerac can certainly do pulled pork correctly, despite it's trendy, polished appearance. Next up? A fava bean salad with truffle cheese and ham: who would have thought to put cilantro into a salad not as a garnish but as part of the greens? It turned out to be absolutely delicious and after that, I just decided to trust the chef. So much so that I let my friend order the chicken liver mousse. We were sitting there, sipping our drinks, having a bona fide debate over the chicken liver mousse versus the chicken wings with white BBQ sauce (Mikey the chef said he'd only ever seen it done in Alabama) when Gary the chef overheard us and said he'd make us chicken liver mousse and then throw in a mini-order of chicken wings for us, on him. The mousse came with some chunky dried fruit chutney, which we were supposed to pile onto thinly sliced pieces of butter toasted bread. CHICKEN LIVER NEVER TASTED SO GOOD. And the chicken wing? First of all, it was huge: not the puny part-of-a-wing you'd get at a sports bar. And the sauce was so good that I was glad I could still smell it on my fingers three hours later. Oh, and then--in the chef's words--he "hooked it up with dessert": a scoop of banana ice cream with raspberries on top for each of us. Super nice people all around. Sitting at the chef's table was undoubtedly the best decision we made all night (we could've sat at the bar). The food was all happy hour sized so it allowed us to try LOTS of things and get fully satisfied (and not i-feel-like-i'm-going-to-hurl-and-can't-move full). This review IS only for happy hour, though: great drinks and great food but I can't guarantee you'd get the same value for your money having normal dinner here. And I can't guarantee you'll get as many smiles shot your way if you don't sit at the chef's table. In any case, I'm visiting again and again for more happy hours! (and not just because the food was free)

    (5)

  • Kristina T.

    I was in Seattle for a week for work and my boss recommended this place. I went with a co-worker for happy hour on a Wednesday. We were seated at the sou chef counter which was really cool because we got to watch them making all our food. We ordered the sweet potato fries, Caesar salad, Florentine pizza, pork sliders and garlic clams. My favorite were the pizza and clams. Service was really great, the food came out quick and hot. We both ate and had a cocktail for about $50 including tip. This will be one of my regular stops whenever I'm in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Ian B.

    The normal Sazerac crowds really weren't here after 9 pm on St. Paddy's day. I have to admit that I kind of liked that. I got my normal fire oven pizza and got a couple of Guinnesses as well. This place is starting to grow on me...especially on days when it's easier to find a seat.

    (3)

  • Colleen L.

    A decent happy hour and great proximity as a meeting place pre/post events @ Benaroya/SPL, etc.

    (3)

  • Alison K.

    Best happy hour on 4th ave. Strong Lemon drops and good selection of happy hour booze. Wide variety of apps, most under $5. Come before 5, this place gets busy. You must try the crispy truffles. To die for!!

    (4)

  • Wesley T.

    I am going to keep this short. Piss poor effort and they stole 4$ from me. 1. Bartender forgot to put in our pizza order and then had the guts to lie to my face and say the kitchen dropped it. We were completely done with our meals when we got it, it did not get comped. 2. The bartender we had did not know how to smile. The only thing he had going for him was consistency, consistently depressed. 3. My bill for happy hour was $39.50 I tipped $6.00 which I thought was quite generous on that poor service. I wrote a total of $45.50 My bank statment says $49.50, apparently he wanted a $10.00 tip. It does not merrit a drive back into Seattle but it deserves a yelp review and maybe a phone call. Don't go here.

    (1)

  • Just Y.

    (2.5 Stars) Forever ago I was here more times than I care to admit for breakfast/brunch. It was a bit pricey, but the food was pretty good and after you finished with the complementary sweet breads and rolls, the main dish itself was of good size and you left full. I see those days have long gone. At 10am, I counted four floor employees, and 3 tables. We literally stood waiting to be seated for close to 5 minutes. Once sat, we again found ourselves wondering if any server was going to stop by. When we did get waited on, I must say that he was pleasant and accommodating and we didn't have any issues. But gone are the days of the basket of bread, and the menu has certainly shrunk. Just the menu options, the prices have certainly stayed up there. I thought at least my bowl of latte would be the same - but after waiting and waiting for it, instead was delivered a standard mug - half the size it used to be, but at the same $5.50. Then our food arrived. Dinkiest plate of Eggs Benedict I've ever seen. I'm not sure what was Creole about them, but the Béarnaise was not well constructed and dumping it all on top of cornbread was a gamble that didn't pay off.

    (2)

  • Jeremy M.

    After such a great experience we had during their happy hour, we decided we had to come back and try their dinner. Personally I think their happy hour is better than their dinner besides the fact that happy hour is a fraction of the cost of the dinner. The service was great, parking was front row right next to the location, but with every pro there are the cons. The Mariners lost 5-4 after they traded away Jarrod Washburn, the menu listed the steak as a sirloin but I think it was a flank that was wayyyyyyyyyy too salty, and the beef tartare was not what I expected. I would most definately come back for their happy hour but probably not again for their dinner.

    (3)

  • Tupelo W.

    We stayed at the Hotel Monaco for several days and had multiple breakfasts and dinners here. All of our servers were very friendly and attentive. One waiter brought us fresh toast, because he "didn't like the way ours looked." Between two adults and two kids each picked our favorite meal: Crispy Idaho Catfish (subtle jalapeño kick), Dover Sole, grapefruit and scrambled eggs. They have an extensive kid's menu. Had to laugh about someone's comment about 80's music track when Duran Duran's "Girls on Film" came on. Other than that, the music was fine.

    (4)

  • William S.

    Yummy happy hour!

    (4)

  • Yiling W.

    yum! This swanky place is worth the money on a fancy night out. Get the cheezy potatoey appetizer thing, and my dinnermates told me my dessert of the brick of chocolate won the contest. The beet salad I got was good, yet healthy (good or bad, you decide). The scallops entree (pan-seared weathervane scallops) I ordered was acceptable, but the large scallops were a little overdone for my taste, making them somewhat meaty and fibrous rather than melt-in-your-mouth quality. I generally like pesto, but did not feel the pesto sauce added much to the scallops. As far as I can tell, the cheese and desserts were particularly tailored for the New Year's Eve rush (2008) and I can't find the exact same thing on the menu now. The cheese appetizer was based on this item: Yukon potato and aged cheddar croquettes. This is what you should not pass up when ordering. Service was superb without being obtrusive, and our night-of reservations somehow got us the separate corner room for 6-ish people. Spent $36 on entree, salad, dessert, and a bottle of champagne among 5 people.

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    I was staying at the Hotel Monaco and it was a rainy, cold day. Thought I'd have a nice meal at the Sazerac. It was Easter Sunday, fine, but I didn't wish to spend $40 on the buffet. It really annoys me when a restaurant wont let you order off the menu. Spending $15-20 on a buffet is one thing, but $40!?!?

    (1)

  • Yons H.

    We came here twice in one night. Around 7pm for Happy Hour, then back later for dessert (we stayed at a hotel across the street). First, HH was awesome, as expected from Yelp reviews. Cheap wine, cheap beer and great selection of eats. We filled up and counteracted our workout with pizza, chicken wings, sweet potato fries with 3 dips tho 1 "dip" was ketchup, caesar salad (to get our veggies), and BBQ pork sliders, all priced between $3-$9. Contrary to some people's comments and the waitress' recommendation, I felt the sliders were sub-par and more greasy than necessary. My favorite was between the pizza and the chicken wings. Later, back for dessert. Had the chocolate terrine, on recommendation from the waiter. It was a great recommendation. Dense, solid chocolate with hazelnut anglaise... Dreamy! We sat and enjoyed our expensive teas ($5 each) and the wonderful ambiance. Servers were friendly and attentive both visits. It's a great spot. Would love to be back for a full meal on our next trip back to Seattle.

    (4)

  • King C.

    I came here for happy hour last week. Pretty good. I ordered the meat pizza, and my friend got the steak tartar. Both were yummy, but a bit salty. Overall, a good deal for the price!

    (4)

  • Jason L.

    Located on the ground floor of the Hotel Monaco is Sazerac . . . Now, seeing as how I visit Seattle occasionally (at best, once ever three years or so), it was something of a surprise to see a restaurant named for New Orleans' favorite cocktail -- but delving further, the surprise shouldn't have been all that surprising given Chef Jan Birnbaum's involvement in the restaurant. Like many other reviews here, I cannot comment upon their regular dinning menu. Happy Hour, on the other hand, saved our hungry kids from a potentially serious starvation crisis! Who can argue with $2 appetizers during happy hour? Even better, who can argue with seriously delicious $2 appetizers during happy hour??? (See sazeracrestaurant.com/Sa… for the menu.) AND, most importantly, they do Sazeracs well -- if not right. (Pernod? P-u-u-u-l-e-e-e-e-e-z-e!) In spite of that, however, they were delicious! So were the apps. As usual, "great for kids" often depends upon the kids, rather than the restaurant -- but my kids loved it!

    (4)

  • Cameron B.

    Just based on happy hour, Sazerac was pretty solid with their drinks and food. Like everyone else who's written a review recently on them, I found out through the Seattle Times. Conveniently, my office is located a short walk away, so a few co-workers and I wandered over there at 5 for a few drinks. We ended up sitting in the dining room because of the increased demand from the Seattle Times writeup. I stuck with just ordering Manhattans all evening, which were made well. The fries were very good and went well with the pulled pork sliders that I ordered. The service was a little slow, but was understandable after their writeup. I would definitely come back in a week or two when the hype has died down to venture out with their different signature drinks and food.

    (4)

  • Mark K.

    Keep in mind this review is for the Happy Hour only: The food was excellent and surprisingly inexpensive. The place is bustling with energy and they have a great drink menu. The Happy hour goes on till 20:00 so no need to rush and get your order in. I'll definitely be going back!

    (4)

  • Nicola L.

    Finally we made it to Sazerac! Our brunch was delicious: we had the beef hash with poached eggs and the Carolina style pulled pork sandwich (with the coleslaw on the sandwich). Everything tasted great but what really made the difference was the attention to detail and the hospitable warmth of Angela, the manager, and the knowledgeable guidance and promptness of Jessi, our server. They made us feel very special! What a great Sunday! Thank you!

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    Good place for a quick business lunch, great happy hour. Good vibe overall.

    (3)

  • Vaishali B.

    I'll only be referring to the happy hour in this review. Great prices for food and a lot of unique drinks. I had a drink with creme de violette which was yummy--tasted like a flower. My friends had the cocktail of the day which was a better deal but still not a subpar drink. We got a grilled cheese sandwich with a really fresh tasting tomato coulis. I really loved the ambiance of the place. The red cushioned stools and the couches provided a comfortable environment and the restaurant portion had these amazing chandeliers made of blown glass. I definitely want to come back and try more of their food options since they all seemed delicious but I wasn't that hungry at the time.

    (4)

  • Nina N.

    So it seems to be the place to be for new found foodies, and I don't understand why? the food is bleah, parking is horrible and the service sucks. oh the ambiance of the restaurant seemed like a knock off burlesque show

    (2)

  • Florence C.

    My favorite meal of the day? Why, happy hour of course! And at Sazerac, it is served until 8! My first thoughts when sitting down: Wow! I'm really tall! All the bar furniture was short so I felt like a giant! Food: We had the Sopressata pizza (I think), house made spiced nuts, and yam fries for four people. We usually order WAY more, and everything on the menu looked absolutely delicious, but we had actually just come from eating and were grabbing some drinks. I like thin crust "specialty" pizzas, and theirs was pretty darn good! It had some meat...and some cheese...and some veggies I believe...sorry, I devoured my slice before I got a good look at it! As for the fries and nuts, you can't go wrong with those. Prices: Awesome! Personal sized pizza is $5, drinks start at $3 for beer and wine, and the menu prices range from $2 to about $6! Service: Can't complain. Didn't make us wait too long, checked back on us, attentitive & friendly. With all the above in mind, I can't stop thinking of the day I go back, and this time, I will be sure to go hungry!

    (5)

  • Andy O.

    Great happy hour and really reasonable prices. We got there around 6pm, there was plenty of room and we were seated immediately. The happy hour specials are good and really cheap. Salad, potato truffles, wrapped dates, mini hamburgers and pizza offered a broad selection of flavors. I wasn't a huge fan of the salami pizza but everything else was great. Cheap drinks too. We were in and out in 30 minutes and had a good meal for $26. Great for a quick dinner before a show or talk in downtown Seattle.

    (4)

  • Y T.

    I went here for a friend's birthday dinner, and they were very accommodating to our relatively large group (11). We were seated at a nice long rectangular table which seated us perfectly, so we were able to all engage in conversation w/o feeling awkwardly far apart. The decor and ambiance is very nice here--very rustic yet fancy feel and they had the cutest little piggy napkin holders. The food itself was pretty good--just stay away from the pizzas. They were forgettable and if you're going to eat here, then skip it and go for Sazerac's other unique selections. They had stuff like a duck gumbo, lamb and other interesting entrees. I got the catfish which was alright, but I was really eyeing my friend's Charcuterie platter--basically a cutting board filled with exotic hams/cold meats, baby pickles, olives, crusty bread and whole grain mustard spread. It was more than enough for him, and it was a steal in my opinion. I think it was only about $14 compared my catfish which was so-so and about 6 or 7 dollars more expensive. The service was alright. Our server wasn't the most articulate or informative. I think one of our friends asked her what was in the Spaghetti Bolegnese and she basically answered "meat and cheese" -__-...

    (3)

  • Aaron B.

    Happy Hour from 4-8pm? How can you miss that? I rolled in at 5:40 (little late) and the place was packed. Only reason why they didn't get 5 stars is because we didn't get seated until after 6. But once we were seated, all was well. Split sweet potato fries, a pizza, and cheese platter with my date. Definitely got my fill of food, my date has a small appetite :). Also had 2 beers with the dinner and the bill was under $30. Pretty good for an downtown restaurant. The atmosphere was good. Music was pretty quiet and everyone seemed to be in good conversation. Fun place to be for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Greg D.

    Very interesting food, reminded us of modern cajun. In fact they call it southern inspired American cuisine and just "damn good food". Seriously, that's what the menu says, and it's true. Had the Virgina ham wrapped halibut stuffed with lemons and served with white beans and corn bread. Corn bread was so delicious as well that we had to get more. An odd thing is that the fish plate had the aroma of some type of spice that you can smell in an authentic Mexican taqueria. But this is upscale food. They have an open fire brick oven and appear to be baking their own bread. Totally unexpected find across the street from the Executive hotel. Here's a cool video of Julia Child introducing Chef Jan Birbaum; pbs.org/juliachild/meet/…

    (5)

  • Louise P.

    Ok, so where to start.... The "Wood Roasted Prawns" were not even prawns. They were previously frozen shrimp. And there were six of them to go along with the overcooked sausage that together were fighting up a stream of congealed grease. Or maybe the gumbo.... a watery, thin broth with a scoop of Uncle Ben's in the middle. And again with the overcooked sausage. I suppose I was a little nauseous because of the couple canoodleing in the corner. I mean, the restaurant is attached to a hotel..... use it!! The server was really nice, thus I gave it two stars. All in all, I left here full, but dissatisfied, and never to return.

    (2)

  • Phoenix mi m.

    I've been here 3 times and enjoyed every visit. Last Friday we said farewell to a colleague and came here for happy hour. I highly recommend the "Crispy Truffles" - YUMMM!!!! everything else was good too =)

    (4)

  • Kyla C.

    Went here for the first time with some girlfriends for happy hour. We had to wait probably 20 minutes for a table in the bar but I kind of expected that from reading the other yelp reviews. They have a pretty good size bar too so it shows you how popular this place is for happy hour. The prices were pretty good and the menu had some good choices. We got the bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese (yum!), the sliders (also yum), the special pizza with chicken and peppers (meh) and the sweet potato fries (my favorite!) We also got the hazelnut something for dessert, (basically flan) which was tasty. Overall the food was good, the atmosphere was loud because the place was packed and our waitress was attentive and nice. Didn't get a chance to look at their regular menu but I would definitely come back for happy hour!

    (4)

  • J H.

    Best gumbo in town. I am from the south and miss true gumbo. These folks do it right!

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    This place is advertised as some sort of southern place. When I went here with my dad and sister for my birthday, the waiter called it southern also. Well, needless to say, I went there because I wanted southern food. It was OK. The dishes did not seem all that appealing and it didn't seem all that southern or cajun at all. I got mac and cheese due to lack of options and it was decent. My dad got chicken which he said was good and my sister got pizza (???) she seemed to think it was ok. The overall vibe is pretty lame. I don't know what it is about the place. It's too mid 90's modern. There seemed to be a lot of purple and red decor. Not that it matters, but just a comment. I would probably be willing to overlook this if the food wasn't so mediocre.

    (2)

  • Steve W.

    This is a very noisy place with minimal service and ho-hum food. Vegetarians stay away.

    (2)

  • Shari d.

    I came here, not by choice, but by necessity. A few months ago when the snow hit downtown Seattle my company put me up at Hotel Monaco for the night. Two co-workers and myself ended up with a a green light from our regional manager to eat at the restaurant and charge the bill to the room. We didn't go crazy but we did order more than we normally would have and even tried a few things that we wouldn't normally try if we had to pay for it ourselves. -Grilled Dates en Brochette: Way TOO sweet...it had a good taste but the balsamic reduction was over reduced creating a molasses flavor that overpowered everything else. -Painted Hills Beef Tartare - not what I expected at all. I am used to beef tartare in its sliced form not the ground form. it just felt like eating an under seasoned raw hamburger patty. -Baked Penn Cove Mussels Persillade - These were top notch, cooked perfectly and they gave us what seemed to be two orders worth. -Sweet Potato Fries - There were delicious, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Served with 3 dipping sauces...this was worth the cheap price. All in all...a solid 3 for right now. My dining companions seemed to like some of the other dishes they ordered in addition to the feast mentioned above so I bumped Sazerac up from what was a 2 to a 3. I would come back and try their food again...it would be even better if it snowed again and I got everything for free!

    (3)

  • Joshua M.

    Being attached to Hotel Monaco we stopped in this place to have a happy hour snack, and enjoyed hanging out here. I only wish I had sat closer to the rear with the wood fire going, that's definitely a cozy smell. Service was good, and the food wasn't bad either.

    (4)

  • Sam P.

    Former upscale restaurant turns into ultra-cheap happy hour with stiff drinks to get peoples' minds off the recession. That's pretty much all you need to know. Want details? The pizzas are way bigger and better than they should be for $2. Tutta Bella, you're starting to become obsolete. The sliders are totally worth the admission and filling. The only thing that was not very good was the wine, which was only $3, but smelled suspiciously like Charles Shaw (3 Buck Chuck) and seemed watered down. Next time I''m getting a beer.

    (4)

  • Active R.

    Awesome place !! Great Food.. and I would definitely visit again.

    (4)

  • Aubrey G.

    Horrible customer service. Waited about 15min before our server even acknowledged us. Food came out with no plates or silverware. Had to have someone track down our server for the bill. Then got someone else's bill. Might have been just a bad server or an off night. One good thing was the cheese stuffed dates appetizer, but I probably won't be back.

    (2)

  • Kaleb R.

    First off, i wanna say i am absolutely not a 'snobby' person but i just did not have a great experience here. Half hour wait to get in the bar. Understandable being happy hour. Once seated took 15min until someone acknowledged us. Watched 3 different servers walk by multiple times before someone stopped. Our table is just weird, its about 4ft long so my date and i are really far apart. Tapas came quickly, probably premade. Had to waive down staff to get silverware and napkins. Finally took 20 min AFTER our last beer was finished before we got the attention of the busser to get our bill. When we got our tab it was the wrong one! Plus side? Drinks are cheap but don't expect another visit.

    (1)

  • Bernadette E.

    they put the HAPPY in happy hour *thoughts as i look at the menu...* umm... hello?!?! sopressata pizza? yes please sliders? that too caesar salad? YUM! a nice glass of red wine? um yeah over here... each item i want is $5 and under?!?! WWWWHHHHHAAAAATTTTTTT?!?!?! love this!! can you feel my HAPPINESS people??? be here... mon-sat... 4-8... you won't be disappointed

    (5)

  • Anne B.

    I can't say anything about a regular meal here, but happy hour? Outrageously inexpensive. I'm talking about personal-sized pizzas, pairs of sliders, and other nibbles (try the divine, gooey, bacon-wrapped, goat-cheese-stuffed dates, drizzled in balsamic glaze!) for $2. And long-lasting: 4-8 p.m. That, my friends, is unheard-of at downtown establishments. I'd skip a few of the items (namely, the greens with vinaigrette and the fries). The pizza was no Tutta Bella, but to me, it was completely acceptable for that price. The cocktails were affordable and tasty -- nothing mind-blowing, but decently well-mixed and living up to their descriptions. I found the service a bit spotty (but, despite that, the food came out quickly), and the crowd was a bit older than I'd like, but I'd still go back again when I'm hoping to spend in the neighborhood of $10 on an outing.

    (3)

  • noell b.

    after the symphony, we wandered over to sazerac, a restaurant downtown that boasts local foods from the famous pike place market. it was almost deserted, and we had a large, soft, velvety couch all to ourselves in the corner near a window. 1. the ambiance was great. 2. the cocktails were fantastic--my husband ordered a sazerac (it's hard to find a good one!) one of the best he's had. and i ordered the picnic--a champagne cocktail with muddled watermelon--it tasted, like it's namesake suggests, like a summer picnic. 3. we ordered off the late menu--a little limited (a little disappointed because all the stuff on the bar menu looked so yummy): the Caesar salad was fantastic, the pizza was ok (i would say not as good as tutta bella or via tribunali). the "ooey gooey chocolate cake" was to DIE for. it comes with a pitcher of cream and fresh seasonal fruit. the fruit was amazing, and the cake was fantastic.

    (3)

  • Jennifer B.

    The atmosphere was really cool so I had high hopes. The service wasn't very attentive and even when our server came around to our table, we weren't offered another drink despite my empty glass. The appetizer we ordered was good but small and overpriced--$7 for 3 very small dates stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon. The entrees were presented nicely but were overcooked. The drinks lacked complexity and just tasted like straight up booze (around $12/drink). This place has potential but is definitely lacking in quality.

    (2)

  • Margaux j.

    Quick...the first word that comes to mind when thinking of brunch... oh yeah "eggs". Okay the second word that comes to you when hearing "brunch"... okay mimosas... okay the third word that comes to you.... what is that you say "pancakes"? Ah yeah, well on Christmas Day they ran out of them. How you ask, being that you can go into almost any kitchen and scrape up the ingredients to make pancakes could a hotel restaurant run out?...Our question exactly. But not only pancakes, they ran out of another brunch staple... "french toast". Especially surprising since they were serving eggs...with TOAST, hmmm the two ingredients that make french toast. Christmas brunch in a nutshell..the food was okay, although we didn't all get what we wanted and a vegetarian accidentally ate meat. The service quite honestly sucked. The drinks were great, especially the bloody mary. The company I was with made up for the whole fiasco. And unlike being with family, there were no "fist-to-cuffs", or passed out uncles, weeping aunts, nor screaming children. yippiee for the holidays!

    (2)

  • Rita F.

    I have to say, I'm impressed with the way they handled our drunken butts at this place. Despite the fact that my group and I had probably had one too many at happy hour, the server and bartender were amazingly polite and well-mannered. I kept trying different cocktails, which ultimately did what cocktails are supposed to do. However, the drinks were decent but not my favorite in the downtown area. I believe I had sweet potato fries which were pretty good but again, not the highlight of the evening. The food is meh but the service is really what keeps me coming back. Regardless of how busy this place gets, they always manage to find time to check up on all of their tables and make sure that everyone is taken care of. This is a major rarity so it earned them some well deserved kudos.

    (3)

  • Joey M.

    Yeah...Sazerac is awesome. 4 hour happy hour is great by itself. Then you factor in great small plates with large servings and great prices with drink specials as well...win. Sweet potato fries are great.

    (5)

  • Dave G.

    I was staying at the Executive Hotel across the street from here, and one night my wife and I decided to stop in and check this place out. We were looking for just a few beers before bed, but ended up realizing that this place has really good food! I recommend the pizza - the ingredients are so fresh and the flavor is excellent. The food is a little pricey for the portions they serve, but it is worth it. Service is great too.

    (4)

  • Craig R.

    This is only based on service. Stopped in early on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We thought about doing an open table reservation (next open spot was 15 min) but saw that the restaurant was mostly empty so just decided to step in without. There was no one at the door so we waited awkwardly for about five minutes for someone to acknowledge us. The host finally came over to us but instead of seating us answered a ringing phone. He talked on the phone for five minutes completely ignoring us. By this time there are two couples waiting in line behind us. The host gets off the phone and asks us what the name on our reservation is. I told him we don't have a reservation and he says it will be a thirty minute wait! We've already been waiting ten minutes! There are empty tables everywhere bro! I could have "made a reservation" when we first walked in and then could have been seated? I have no patience for this kind of jerk off behavior and will never return.

    (1)

  • Alex B.

    Maybe it's snobbish to say that our wait staff was too attentive, but really it just seemed like they wanted us out faster. It was 19 degrees outside, so I tried a "cinnamon toast martini" (vodka + soy milk + crusted spices an sugars) thinking that the flavor would conjure up the feeling of sitting by a warm hearth. The result was decidedly meh, but I give em an A for having the huevos to put a milk cocktail on the menu. I think the place suffers from an identity crisis. Pizza oven in the french quarter with fruity bar drinks? Hmm....

    (3)

  • lisa a.

    Great place for a dinner party. We sat in our own private area, to the side of the kitchen near the big open fire pizza oven. Nice, dark and swanky decor. I ordered a dozen or so of the mini plates for all to share, and everything was delicious,fresh, interesting, and well prepared. I recommend the sinfully delicious dates wrapped in bacon. My daughter regretted not hogging the mini plate all to herself they were so good. We all enjoyed thin crust pizzas, prawns with spicy sausage, broccolini with red pepper topping, apple and jicama cole slaw, beet and pistachio salad ... We topped it all off with good wine, and a couple shared desserts, including a platter of homemade cookies, that we had been able to smell cooking. Kudos to the staff who were attentive, attractive, and quick to serve.

    (5)

  • Eeeeestar T.

    The only thing I expected from this place was good gumbo, because it calls itself a Cajun/Creole place, so it should AT LEAST have good gumbo, right? No. It was more like a bland beef gravy with mushy, tasteless chunks of crawfish and too much bell pepper. Yuck...I didn't need to try anything else!

    (2)

  • Andrew P.

    Great service and even better food. Easily the beast ribs I have ever had and the grits were amazing as well. Definitely recommend the meat and cheese platter to start with. Plenty of food and a great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Chari Q.

    Love this place but they don,t serve dinner on Sundays nor do they have the baked mussels any longer :-(

    (4)

  • Oliver P.

    So, this review is a combination of "normal dining" and then "happy hour". I have had lunch and dinner a few times...never anything special. Food has always been very average as has the service. But, their happy hour is absolutely amazing! Went before a show at The 5th with a friend and we were completely full and each had a stella...the bill, $22!!!! Plus, I happen to think the happy hour food was very good, nice selection...and everything is $2!!! All in all...I would only really come for happy hour as everything else is average to sub-par.

    (3)

  • Carmel P.

    I'm rating Sazerac just because I want to give a shout out to one of my favorite desserts in town: The Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cake with Pouring Cream. It's a hot molten chocolate cake baked in it's own little pot. Pouring in chilled cream and hearing the sizzling Sssssss, smelling the chocolate, taking a spoon of the warm cake--a total sensory experience! I've eaten here for both the Dine Around Seattle (back when it was "25 for $25") and for regular dinner and was unimpressed by the service and most of the food. 5 stars for the dessert, 3 stars for everything else--so I guess that's a 4?

    (4)

  • Michelle J.

    We've been to Sazerac numerous times over the years and our most recent visit was this past weekend. We had an 8:00 reservation on Saturday. Although the restuarant was busy when we arrived, we were immediately seated and given water and bread. We placed our drink order a couple of minutes later but it took 15-20 minutes before our drinks arrived. This was a little perplexing as we could have walked to the bar ourselves and got much quicker service. We then placed our dinner order: demi tasse of soup and a plate of sausage for appetizers and a large size of ribs and small size of scallops for entrees. I had asked the waiter about the difference between the small and large size scallop entree. 3 scallops for the small portion; 6 scallops for the large. I went with the small as 3 sea scallops are plenty for me. The demi tasse of soup is a perfect portion and price. The sausage was good as well. My husband's rib dish was plentiful but I was disappointed with the scallops. It wasn't the 3 scallops that were disappointing but the advertised side dish of farro. I'm a HUGE fan of farro and loved that Sazerac was serving Emmer Farro from Bluebird Grain Farms. I had about a tablespoon of farro (possibly less) on my plate. So disappointing!! I don't know why they chose to be so skimpy with the side. The small plate of 3 scallops was still $17. Our service was just okay. Our waiter was a bit cold and aloof. Had we not had a coupon from restaurant.com I would have been even more disappointed with our experience. The food was pretty damn good, however. The place was pretty dead by 9:30.

    (3)

  • MJ R.

    Sazerac is much more than just Happy Hour! Sunday evening quieter than a typical after work crowd provides wonderful dinner experience. Fresh halibut with seasonal vegetable mix with a hint of dill and fresh lemon was just perfect. my companion enjoyed a quail egg pizza that was a delight. Dinner at Sazerac is a treat, thank you to Eric and Harold.

    (5)

  • Emily T.

    My friends and I went here for dinner the other night, as part of the "Dine around Seattle" (aka 30 for 30) deal. To be honest, there are lots of other participating restaurants I am more looking forward to, but my certain friend is really particular and since I'll eat almost anything (within reason... some reason) I agreed to come to Sazerac. The atmosphere was fine, nothing really special, you can kinda tell it's a hotel restaurant, you know? Not that there's anything wrong with that, just not the ambiance I usually prefer. The service was sort of weird, I don't really know what to say about it. Everyone was... nice, pleasant, but... something was awkward. And I felt like all our waiters ( I swear we had like 3 different ones throughout the course of the evening) were 18 years old. The food though! It was good. We loved the mushroom soup and complimentary basket o' cornbread (so tasty that we went ghetto and asked for a bread basket refill). I had a pork chop with sweet potato puree for my entree, to be honest I could care less about pork chops, but I really adore sweet potatoes! And/or yams! It was a very filling course, I enjoyed it for what it was, but I've definitely had more adventurous dinners. Dessert was a "basket of sweet thangs" (which, yeah, I ordered because of the amusing name, it's just how I roll when I have no other basis upon which to make a decision) and it was just alright. It wasn't even a basket! It was just a square-shaped plate! I take issue with this. The "thangs" turned out to be a couple dense brownie squares and some dried-out cookies. My friend's lychee-apple sorbet was way cooler. We also got the wine flight for an extra $15 each, the chenin blanc with first course was lovely, the syrah with my main course was good but unexciting, and the gewurtztraminer with dessert was way too sweet for my liking (but obviously I downed it anyway). Anyway: Sazerac. There you have it. Fun for a dining promo, but it hasn't morphed into one of my go-to dinner spots. Kinda the same way I felt about my syrah. Not really thrilling, but pretty good nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Molly O.

    I was surprisingly underwhelmed by this Kimpton restaurant. Usually I am blown away by their food, but this time, meh. While their cornbread was fantastic and I had one of the greatest bottles of wine I've ever had, the ribs were just a little, boring. The patio was nice and our waiter definitely knew his wine. I'd like to give it another try and hope that I just had one bad night.

    (2)

  • Amy B.

    Oh, I really liked Sazeracs! I thought the interior was lovely, the drinks delicious, the Happy Hour selections delectable, and the dessert, oh my... order the molten chocolate souffle (ack I don't remember what it was called) because it isTHE most delicious thing I've ever tasted!! I dream of it. I really, truly, madly and deeply, love this dessert. In fact, I will remember it always as being a piece of heaven.

    (4)

  • Grayson G.

    Good food. Nice place to go. I have no complaints at all. It is in a good location for business purposes and it is relatively fast and cheap for the area. I would reccomend it. I got the basic pizza and my friend got the BBQ sandwhich. Everything was good.

    (4)

  • Jeni Y.

    I ordered take-out from here, since it was next to the W Hotel where I stayed. It took a long time to get my order of a margharita pizza and a side of sauteed mushrooms. I was sitting at the bar, and perhaps they were hoping that I'd end up buying some drinks. nice try. I was pretty disappointed with the $7 mushrooms. I think I fit the entire dish in one mouthful, except I followed with an entire glass of water because it was so darn salty. The mozzarella on my pizza tastes like it came from Dominos. I expected more for my $10 serving. I'm from New York, buddy. You can't fool me here. I need to do a better job venturing out for food than putting up with nearby options. Sazerac, you kind of blow.

    (2)

  • Robyn P.

    I've worked in this part of downtown for over a year and just discovered the best HH in my 'hood. Service, quality of food, menu choices, drink specials, and atmosphere - all great. And it runs from 4 to 8?! Yep, four scrumptious hours! I came here last night with six co-workers. We were graciously seated at a table outside the confines of HH (ie, the bar), and our waitress was awesome from start to finish. As soon as I ordered my drink and some food, I got up to use the restroom. I was gone for maybe 6 minutes tops. When I came back, my andouille pizza, sliders, and sweet potato fries were already at the table. Before my drink even got there. Seemed a little suspicious at first, but everything was piping hot, and delicious to boot. As the night worn on, the carousing and feasting continued. We sampled a good portion of the HH menu: - fried chicken livers w/ piquillo peppers and herb aioli (tasty, crispy, not too livery) - fried yukon gold potato "truffles" (good truffle flavor, with a $2 price tag) - bacon-wrapped, goat cheese-stuffed dates (my favorite thing on the menu) - baked feta in red pepper sauce (good kick, came with crisp flatbread; my second favorite thing) - oysters (didn't taste these; were tiny, and I heard not all that great) Not to mention about a zillion drinks, some not at HH prices. The bill came to under $170, which included tax and gratuity. Not bad for seven hungry and very thirsty people. I recommend coming here early to beat the rush. By the time we left just before 7, the place was packed, and there was a crowd of people waiting to be seated. For happy hour. Word's out apparently.

    (4)

  • Jim M.

    We came here for a nice birthday dinner before going to Shrek the Musical at the 5th Avenue. We made reservations, which turned out not to be necessary since they weren't busy. We were seated right away, and water and bread was brought to our table in a jiffy. I oredered the steak tartare w/quail egg which was very good and Marie got the chicken livers which also were great. We asked our waiter who was friendly and attentive his favorite meals---"scallops". Marie chose the scallops and I ordered the flat iron steak. The scallops turned out to be as good as promised. The steak was cooked correctly but not wonderful. My steak came with braised greens which were just sort of a congealed green glob. By the end of the meal I wished that I'd chosen the scallops which were very, very good--though Marie didn't like her vegetables either. Overall, I'd come back for the steak tartare and a different entree.

    (3)

  • New C.

    Swung by here on a Sunday night - the place was basically empty. I had a decent old fashioned and my wife had the saskatoon which was interesing - rich and warm - sort of like a smokey Manhattan. Like I said, interesting, but I don't know if it's a repeater. We had the dirty croquettes (yummy), with a blah parsley aioli - the color was more interesting than the taste. We also had the crispy truffles. These potato balls were cooked perfectly and had a wonderful, rich truffle flavor. Service was attentive. It was good - I think it might be better on a night with a more full menu.

    (3)

  • Mei-I F.

    5 stars for happy hour! HH from 4-8pm (8pm!) with a great menu. I am now obsessed with the crispy "truffles". Obsessed. Deep fried potato croquettes with truffled cheese and truffled aioli. Holy f*ckballs, I love all things truffle and these were so good that I just had to swear. And they are only $2! My husband had a very tasty pizza that was a whopping $5!!! I can't wait to try the other things on the menu. Love HH!!

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    Excellent food at this fusion style restaurant. The bread pudding dessert is to die for and the wine selection is awesome. Sadly, the service at this restaurant is only so so. This is a shame because the food is so good, but the staff, at least during my visit, really didn't seem to care about me.

    (3)

  • Christina D.

    Came here for happy hour on a Monday night. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and lemon drop martinis. The pulled pork sliders and sweet potato fries were good so were the lemon drop martinis, sweet and strong, just the way I like 'em.

    (3)

  • Mandy C.

    This place has kick ass happy hour. Do you like happy hour? Can you get your booty downtown in the early evening? If so, get to Sazerac. I've liked all the food I've tried off their menu every time I've gone with friends and we liked how cheap the good eats were. They have sliders, salad, pizza, fries, etc...! I think beers were maybe $3 for a pint of whatever they have on draft. I can't attest to their regular menu though. I, myself, like the savvy happy hour menu that gets you full on not a lot of cash.

    (4)

  • Alex S.

    Disappointing lunch. First we were seated in some invisible zone. Waited and waited for some attention and finally told some random person we were ready to order. Friendly waiter came by and took app order. Then we received no bread and no water. Then the hushpuppies came out leaden and burned. Sent them back and another order came out the same. Looked at them, looked at the waiter, and he said, "Maybe the oil is old." I tried to reduce the badness of the second order and said "I think the oil is too hot." He said, "I think the oil is old." Send back the second set of burned dough balls and the order was taken off the check. The "warmed molasses" that is the sauce for the hushpuppies is just that. Warm molasses. A really odd condiment for hushpuppies (or maybe not... maybe that's what is typically served with hushpuppies but I didn't like it). Grilled chicken sandwich was a double order of chicken breast with standard sides of lettuce, tomato etc with a pesto-y mayo. $12.50. Dry and tasteless chicken. Pulled pork sandwich was good at $11.50. Waiter gladly subbed in sweet potato fries (mmm, good) for the watermelon salad. But I just know I got a spit sandwich after sending the hushpuppies back twice.

    (2)

  • M R.

    My sweet potato fries with three dipping sauces were a damn good bargain for $2. My happy hour drink ($3!) was good, not even weak or watered down, the bartender was friendly and attentive and he even carded me which secretly made me feel pretty good. My party stayed for quite a while though and I was getting the impression that our waitress wanted us out.

    (4)

  • Ray Z.

    Sazerac is one of the places I like to go to have drinks and a pleasant meal with friends. The drinks are not particulary strong, but that's fine with me. As for the food, I'm familiar with how the restaurant positions itself and also know the menu, so my expectations are always met. Faves are the roasted clams/mussels (depending on season), the pear and fennel salad, the gumbo, the pork ribs, and the burger. Brunch is nice too, especially if you go before Seattle wakes up. Happy Hour can be loud, and don't expect for it to be particularly cheap if you're hungry. Pal Carl used to go there to "pick up hot librarians". I know that people don't particularly care for the service at Sazerac. I've been there many times and generally it's been fine. Except for the one time that Shameless Pal Joe tried to pick up the waiter. But you'll have to buy me a drink to hear more...

    (4)

  • Steve V.

    I work near this place and have had many business lunch and dinners here and found the food pretty good. I and a coworker have been coming here for months for Happy Hour and it's one of the best we've encountered. It's one of the few that last past 6p and usually don't have a problem getting a seat. The Happy Hour menu should be able to accommodate most folks' palate.

    (4)

  • Jared W.

    Good but not exceptional Cajun food. The sweet potato wedge fries were particularly nicely done. A good place to get classic cocktails (besides the signature sazerac). Check out the vacuum tubes above the bar.

    (4)

  • Amanda C.

    Delicious dinner, great service. Ordering both specials tonight was the way to go. The halibut chowder was delicious. Also enjoyed the chicken pesto pizza. It wasn't mind blowing, but very good. Would've liked to save room for the Butterscotch Bread Pudding, but that will have to be next time. I ate too much of the pre-meal bread (cornbread and foccacia).

    (3)

  • Timothy T.

    Sazerac has the perfect blend of urban flare and great wine. The restaurant bears the name of a New Orleans cocktail. The food is New Orleans inspired. Go during Happy Hour, and you'll have an unforgettable experience.

    (5)

  • Christa H.

    Late happy hour goes until 8pm, food is yummy and drinks are delicious! This place has great atmosphere and outdoor seating in the summer.

    (4)

  • adar r.

    I know this may sound like a broken record along with all these other reviews, but this place has one of the best happy hours that I've been too. great prices, great food and drink selection (just check out the menu!), good atmosphere. Our service was also pretty good. It was super busy when we were in there, but I didn't feel like it was hard to get a hold of our server when we wanted to order more drinks or food. Get there early though if you want to snag a seat!

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    My husband made our reservation and they asked if we have any dietary needs. He mentioned that I eat Gluten Free. When we checked in, the host knew and when our server arrived she already new the status as well. It was wonderful to not have to keep explaining. And the staff and chef understand gluten free, so I had confidence in ordering. For dessert we actually had the cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped dates - odd dessert but when Gluten Free it's a great option if you don't want just ice cream. We had a nice port with it and found it perfect!

    (5)

  • Bernie P.

    Yea yea their happy hour... But they also have a great dinner and an amazing brunch. The weekend bloody Mary bar is so much fun!!

    (5)

  • Hillary M.

    We went for Sunday brunch before a 5th Ave show and had the best twist on Eggs Benedict I've ever had. They start with a cornbread 'cake' as the base and top the eggs with an herbed hollandaise sauce that is incredible. Service is almost always eager and attentive (and if you like dogs, be sure and walk thru the lobby to see who's visiting the Hotel Monaco next door.)

    (4)

  • Smorga M.

    Don't let the fact that this place is attached to a hotel stop you from trying it. This place is great! Definitely get the cornbread with maple butter. Do get the soup of the day. I got the sweet pepper and garlic soup which was amazing. The Caesar salad is good but not great. The roasted chicken is fantastic with vegetables. Very fair prices and good service.

    (4)

  • Gavin P.

    This is a great place if you are in a relationship and over 40 years old. Or if you enjoy being a classy drunk sports fan. Not really my scene. Customers aside, the service is very top notch 5 star rating. The menu is absolutely fantastic, full of light and delicious food that is hard to find elsewhere in Seattle. I especially enjoyed the goat cheese pizza and mushroom appetizer. However, the plates are expensive and small and they don't really fill you up. Overall: Go for happy hour with some co-workers but don't expect to get a date here, and don't go on a date here! ...unless you're past your prime.

    (3)

  • Matt K.

    We had a very good lunch and experience here. The space is pretty cool in terms of aesthetics. Open kitchen, interesting architectural details. The bar is nice and big with a large and comfy looking separate seating area. Probably a good place for happy hour or drinks. We ordered the half chicken with carrots and potatoes, and the sweet corn ravioli. Both dishes were very good. And Francis, our server, was efficient and friendly.

    (4)

  • Allison W.

    Quick service for happy hour. Menu looks tasty but the shisito peppers were undercooked and underseasoned. The margherita pizza was bland and had a soggy crust. I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Melissa U.

    I came in alone to kill some time. It was happy hour and I sat in the bar area. The place was pretty busy with suits meeting up for happy hour. I ordered the Southern Escape, which is Mezcal with grapefruit, lime, and Habanero syrup on a salt-rimmed glass. Unfortunately, this wasn't part of the happy hour since it's a specialty cocktail. The drink was really good! It had a nice smokiness to it. My only issue is that it was served in a martini glass. In my opinion, the only cocktails that should be served in a martini glass are martinis and cosmos. I think it would've been better in a regular glass with one big ice block. I ordered the Crispy Truffles, which I was really excited for. They were good, but not what I expected. The description said it was a potato ball with truffle cheese and a truffle aoili dipping sauce. Indeed it was a potato ball - similar to Porto's if you've had theirs, but minus the meat. The cheese didn't really taste truffle-ly and the dipping sauce just tasted like dijon mustard. I heard other items on the menu are really good like their white pizza and chocolate cake. Next time perhaps.

    (3)

  • Krista T.

    Reviews here seem to be hit or miss, and that theme deemed true at the large group monthly brunch that I attend. I ordered the Diablo cast iron scramble which consisted of chorizo, sauce piquant, cotija cheese, cilantro, and crema. The description sounds mouthwatering, doesn't it? When it came to execution, it was anything but. When the dish was served, it looked wonderful, but the chorizo was cold and hard, and the potatoes were barely warm. This dish had all the ingredients of being incredible, so it was very disappointing. Even the coffee seemed "off" at Sazerac. You'd think a $4 cup of coffee would live up to it's price, but it doesn't. My friend tried the florentine scramble and really liked it. To give credit where it's due, all portions served were rather large, so you'll get your money's worth (assuming your plate is served hot and you enjoy the meal.) There's no free validated parking at Sazerac, you just get a $3 discount, meaning that parking will cost you $9 total (with discount). I might give it a try again, but not anytime soon. Mandatory positive: The strawberry jam served with the toast is super duper good!

    (2)

  • Lynda R.

    I just left here after having lunch. We all had burgers. Meal was good and service was attentive. I also stopped in twice this week for a night cap glass of wine. It's a real asset to the hotel. I wouldn't hesitate to come back!

    (5)

  • Alan F.

    A very upscale-feeling bar in the Hotel Monaco; attractive red and tan décor, with windows on the street on two sides. I stopped in only for their namesake drink, which I very seldom encounter outside of New Orleans. A bit pricey at $12 regular, or $14 barrel-aged; quite a satisfactory rendition of this classic.

    (4)

  • Addie R.

    I came here for a business lunch, which seems to be the majority of the crowd. I made the mistake of not making a reservation, and the whole place was pretty booked. I got a two person table near the bar, which was fine, but it's a busy corridor where the waitresses are walking all the time. I will be sure to make a reservation if I go again. I had a chicken and kale blue cheese salad, which was good (I'm still not a fan of blue cheese though), and the portion size was large. I had enough to put in a to-go box. Not sure if that is a business lunch faux pas, but I really liked the salad and wanted to finish it later! I think price correlated to portion size so no issue there. Overall enjoyable experience but I'd make a reservation to get a better table in the future.

    (4)

  • Stacie K.

    Incredible breakfast! We had the biscuits and gravy as well as the pain perdu. In the pan perdu I could taste orange zest, honey and maple syrup. I believe it also has a little rum in it. It was excellent! Very good texture and taste on the biscuits and gravy as well. If I had one complaint would be that a regular cup of drip is five dollars. It was good coffee though! Friendly service too.

    (5)

  • Zak S.

    Came here for lunch while on vacation and it was FANTASTIC. We sat at the bar and I'm sadly can't remember the bartenders name, because she was very nice and helpful (short blonde hair, taller woman). I obviously got a sazerac while bulliet rye and it was very tasty. Started with the Baby kale and romaine Caesar salad which was very, very good. Just the right amount of blend of both which gave it great flavor and crunch. Followed by an asparagus pizza which was so good I want some right now and a BLT which was also great and ended with some coffee and their house made cheesecake ice cream and pineapple pomegranate sorbet, both of which were tasty. Overall a great spot for food and cocktails. I would highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Megan M.

    Solid place for drinks appies or dinner. There menu changes periodically and I was bummed they didn't have their bacon wrapped dates theist time but the did have shishito peppers. I try to order these anytime I see them or buy them as they need to become more popular. With just sporadic heat (most are not spicy) they are a great side. I had the sweet potato dumplings (read gnocchi) which were tasty, not chewy. Flatbreads are a safe bet as is burger. The berry crumble for dessert was a bit disappointing- most crumble but it was thick and dry and not a few berries, not bubbly or anything. If you like whiskey or old fashioneds try the Sazerac.

    (3)

  • Von A.

    Walking in and towards my table I noticed many patrons ordering the Crispy Truffle Balls as their appetizer. I personally thought the concept of this dish was good - but it still left me searching for more of that earthy truffle note. Its essentially a fried mashed potato ball with a cheese like filling - but the potato really masked a lot of the flavor. My table also ordered the Deviled Eggs - which was probably one of the best deviled eggs i've eaten in a while - sorry grandma! It definitely had a kick to it that was not too spicy, just though that 3 halves for $5.00 was overpriced - who ate the other half of my egg? The Coffee Rubbed Bavette steak was subperb. Good coffee notes, with a spice kick. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was paired well with the corn and chantrelle mushroom medley that it sat on top of.

    (4)

  • Adam B. J.

    We had a late lunch at Sazerac. Our service was good, but I thought the food was overpriced. Two of us had the grilled cheese. It was good. I had the gumbo which wasn't bad, and one of us had the soup of the day, which was tomato basil. My wife had a pizza. It couldn't have been anymore bland. With the nice wood fired oven, the pizza wasn't done. the crust was far from crisp.

    (3)

  • Gentle V.

    The Sazerac does magic happy hour time in one of the most simple and convenient ways possible! Plus, happy hours on Saturdays that don't end until 8 pm are a definite bonus in my book! (HH times on Mon -Sat, from 4 pm -8 pm). We came here to pre-funk before a friend's bachelorette festivities, and it was a good idea! Located within Hotel Monaco (by the Seattle Central Library), the restaurant has wide open spaces and a welcoming atmosphere. Parking can be a little difficult depending on the time of day (either garage or limited street parking), but it's worth a try. Customer service has always been friendly and the wait staff pleasant. The menu has changed over time and can be somewhat limited, but it's overall tasty eats. Generally, Happy Hour costs are as follows: *(Small tapas plates: $5) --Crispy Truffles: Yukon potato fried balls with a truffle dipping sauce. YUM! --Garlic Sherry Mushrooms: Not bad! I love mushrooms, so it was a win-win situation. *(Brick oven pizzas: $10) --Slow roasted tomato & mozzarella with arugala: Crispy pizza dough with nice, clean flavors that traditionally go well together. *(Cocktails: $12-$15) Though there are definitely other HHs with a wider selection of food items, The Sazerac is comforting in it's consistently straight foward dishes.

    (4)

  • Amber O.

    I recently booked Sazerac for a company dinner. One of the best private dining experiences i've had in Seattle. We had a very conversational and helpful waiter Charles who went above and beyond to make sure we always had drinks and food. The food is beyond incredible, the sauteed mushrooms (they taste like steak!) and truffle balls were an excellent starter choices. I had the pork and grits, one of my new favorite dishes! I will definitely book this location for my next company dinner! Thank you Sazerac!

    (5)

  • Mia C.

    Oh my good mushroom heaven. Just for a good backstory -- we ordered the truffle balls, a white pizza, and a fondue with dipping vegetables. Those truffle balls were good, but really it was the sauce that did me in. We ended up dipping everything in it. The pizza, the vegetables, and I even dumped it into the cheese fondue. Before you say "What, that sounds disgusting," the fondue was more of just creamy cheese spread than an actual melty cheese pot. So while it was okay, it was different than what i expected. -1 for the m.i.a waitress (she kept walking by us without seeing if we wanted anything -- and we did) -1 for the less than great "fondue" +1 for the amazing truffle sauce Overall, go. Even if just for the truffle sauce.

    (4)

  • Regina D.

    This place has a pretty great happy hour menu. I took two girlfriends out here before we saw a movie and with the small plates we were able to split a great amount of food without overeating or breaking our budget. I'm a person who definitely cares about the ambiance of where she dines, as I feel it truly impacts your experience and is equally as important as the food in some cases. Sazerac is warmly decorated, a little kitchy but in the right way. We were there earlier in the evening (and during the summer it doesn't get dark here until 10pm anyway) so it was pretty light inside, but I could imagine sitting by the bar at night with the mood lighting from the fabric-draped lamps making for a very enjoyable evening. Also, this place is attached to the Hotel Monaco. I don't know what it is about hotel bars and restaurants, but they always put me in a good mood (probably because they make me feel like I'm on vacation, if only for a moment). The bathroom is through the door into the hotel lobby and down the stairs. I don't know why but I enjoyed walking through the hotel instead of using a bathroom inside the restaurant itself. Now onto the food: Sweet potato fries with three kinds of dipping sauces - can't go wrong. The caesar salad was surprisingly one of my favorite dishes that we opted for. The truffle balls were good and so was the small pizza we ordered. I have to say though, some of their house cocktails were just not up to par - hence the four stars instead of five. However, the well drinks were great and were the cheaper option anyway! I had a very nice old fashioned and will just stick with those next time I dine here.

    (4)

  • Mimi P.

    Came here around 930 Saturday night (last night)... And the server Dee, hardly checked up on us.. Forgot all the items we asked for.. Food was okay. Ordered the burger, crispy truffles and the Caesar salad....burger was cooked great.. Wish we had cheese.. Fries were way too salty.. But she never came back to check.. When she did, we asked for items she forgot to bring us and asked for another side sauce which she never. the truffle balls didn't come out as hot as I wanted.. And the salad.. Nothing special about it..will not return unless I have to use those $5 vouchers I got from the hotel..

    (2)

  • Ren G.

    Description of Sazerac in one sentence: You want this food. After trying it out myself, I am genuinely very surprised to find that Sazerac is not in the 4.5 star range. It has all the elements of excellent dining--incredible food, great variety, beautiful scenery, nice location, and one heck of a happy hour. Of course, after reviewing Yelp, you will know that you cannot possibly go to Sazerac without ordering the crispy truffles, and they will not disappoint. I insisted that my boyfriend and I each order one because I was not about to share, and I'm really glad we did because those things were annihilated. The crispy truffles were absolutely delicious! Gentle on the palette, but interesting, with a perfect texture served with a tartar-style sauce that really offsets the gentle flavors of the truffles, potatoes, and truffle cheese. That said, if you do decide to go to Sazerac, GO SOON! For the next three months, you can experience the best ravioli you will ever taste and it doesn't even have meat in it. You read that right. Best ever, vegetarian friendly. Any good foodie knows that spinach pasta can be a tasty way to up the game on a simple pasta dish, but Sazerac has taken this to the next level by subbing that spinach for basil. The pasta is literally a basil pasta, and it is to die for. The cheese filling is obviously of an excellent quality, but what makes this dish perfect is that the simple red sauce covering the ravioli is smooth with cold sliced cherry tomatoes instead of big weird boogery chunks of cooked tomato. You know what I mean--those big chunks of cooked tomato that are supposed to give a sauce body but instead just give it gooey bits. Sazerac's chef has come up with a genius solution to this in the form of uncooked cherry tomatoes that perfectly complement the gentle basil flavor and smooth tomato sauce. TLDR: I would not have thought twice about paying $40 for this dish in a Michelin Starred restaurant. At Sazerac, it is available to you for a mere $16. You want this ravioli. In addition to the ravioli and crispy truffles, we also tried the soup of the day, spicy carrot and pepper, and banana pecan bread pudding with buttermilk sorbet for dessert. The soup was delicious with an excellent texture. I personally love carrot soup and find that it is vastly underutilized in culinary circles and overshadowed by it's tomato and broccoli based cousins. My only suggestion for improvement on this dish is taking it just a little bit easier on what I think was cayenne. It was just a little bit too hot. The flavor was excellent, but the spice was just a pinch too strong. The banana pecan bread pudding had a gorgeous texture, but my boyfriend was not a fan. I'd describe this as having a very similar texture to mochi cake, if you've ever had it. It's a little bit slimy but in a pleasant way. Definitely has it's own vibe, but it's one of the only bread puddings I've ever had and really loved. The pecan and banana are a great twist on a classic dessert that really took it to the next level. The buttermilk sorbet was ever-so-slightly too sour, but I loved the texture of the sorbet against the bread pudding. It added so much more to the dish than ice cream could've, and the imaginative genius that went into this dish is obvious when you try it. The chef at Sazerac is magnificent, and the staff were also excellently knowledgeable about the menu. My boyfriend and I were absolutely thrilled with our experience, and will definitely, definitely be back. I recommend you join us.

    (5)

  • Samantha S.

    I was recently in Seattle on a business trip and decided to stop here for dinner with my coworkers, since it was just across the street from our hotel. First of all, the restaurant is really stylish! I loved the warmth of the large light fixtures and the cozy booths by the bar. We went during happy hour, and they have some great specials. We ordered a couple of drinks and decided to start with an order of truffles - per the recommendation of our lovely server. The truffles came out quickly, and they were so delicious! They're these yummy, melt-in-your-mouth little potato balls with a delicious zesty dipping sauce. Yum! I would definitely order these again. For the main course, the three of us all ordered the pork cheek entree. When it came out, it honestly didn't look like very much food - but we were all feeling quite full about halfway through the meal! The pork cheek was so tender and fell apart when cut into. It's served atop grits with a hearty gravy dished over the pork and grits. This meal was so delicious! To top it all off, there was a guitar player nearby playing and singing popular songs with his own twist. He chatted with us and took a couple of requests as well. Service was fast and friendly, food was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Lainie M.

    Great restaurant! We had a table full of delicious entrees and appetizers and local wines and beer. What a neat, old place!

    (5)

  • LaDonna L.

    I cannot tell you how many times I have walked by this place. There is something about it that just does not draw me in. A couple of friends suggested this place so I walked up the steep hill from 3rd to 4th to grab a seat last night before the after 5 crowd trampled the place. With this place being connected to Hotel Monaco, I assumed that it was goig to be more on the fancy side. I entered and the host was very nice and found me a seat in the bar for me and my two colleagues. They only had a huge area with a couch and some seats for us but I was fine with it. I can spread out. The waitress asked me my drink order and after receiving it, quickly walked away. I have to admit that she was supper busy but a little "I will be back with your drink" would go a long way. I literally told her I wanted a Sazerac and she was gone! My friends got there and took a little time to order but she was patient for a few minutes and walked off before I could finish giving her my food order. Ok, I am not that hungry. The Sazerac was very good and strong. That drink will put hair on your chest. I ordered the shishito peppers and fries wih the three dippings sauces. The fries were ok. Nothing I would get again but the peppers were pretty good as long as you mopped the salt in the bowl with them. Each dish was $5 so nothing to complain about. The drinks are not cheap. My drink was $12 and it was happy hour. I saw some drinks for $18 as well. Well drinks run you about $6 for happy hour so come with a little change in your pocket. Overall, Sazerac is actually a cool place. I don't know if it will be a go to spot but it will definitely be a place that I might go for a chill night with my husband.

    (4)

  • Cece E.

    Service was excellent and the drinks were awesome but the food didn't exactly blow me away. Since this was just a block from our hotel, we decided to try Sazerac's Happy Hour. This is a good option since most of the items from the full menu were available. The pate was the best of the dishes we ordered. Our server happily gave us more bread to finish off the mousse which was smooth and silky. It was so delicious that I was scraping the bottom of the pot and wished for more. I also enjoyed the extremely fresh Pacific oysters. The Forestierre pizza was the next best dish but it wasn't anything you could not have gotten at other establishments. The sweet potato fries were just OK. They started out great but were limp and soggy the longer they sat and steamed in their paper cone. My least favorite dishes were the skillet cornbread and the boudin balls. The cornbread was dry and crumbly. The boudin balls were pleasingly crunchy but the filling contained more rice than meat. Specialty cocktails were yummy but at $11-$14 each, they were a bit pricey so we limited ourselves to 2 each. My favorite was the Pear-Ody with house infused pear brandy. They also had wines by the glass at $4-$7 while well drinks were between $6-$9. I wish I had known about their truffle balls before our visit. Great space, friendly server, I just wish more of the food lived up to the slick presentation and atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Ana B.

    We came by for happy hour- so this review is based on that experience. A perk is that their happy hour goes from 4-8. Unfortunately The drinks were just average- well priced because we had made it just in time. We ordered a couple food items to try, and we were quite disappointed, everything lacked flavor, and quality. I enjoyed that everything came out nice and hot, but the taste was just downhill. There are much better restaurants to eat at downtown.

    (2)

  • Brendan T.

    Great halibut, pork cheeks and wine selection! Mushroom app was blah, kids pasta and pizza were hits. Friendly service and cozy decor with an open kitchen.

    (4)

  • April G.

    I had been here before and they were great super bend-over-backwards for you attitude. However; this year I lost my dad and for Thanksgiving we needed to do something different because tradition was killing us. We made reservations here in hopes of the meal being good enough to lighten our moods. We arrived and it started well. The waitress was pleasant. Then, I requested that the main course the turkey plate have a substitute. I really wanted to have my dads favorite sides and to be honest I was fine ordering additional sides if needed. My mom and brother ordered the 5 course menu and had choices. I tried to order the turkey dinner with substitutes and was shut down. The waitress did ask the chef and I was declined. Which I think is ridiculous. Although I have no food allergies what if I did? I made reservations this was not asked. So I would be forced to have a plate of food I couldn't eat just to get turkey. I was a tad underwhelmed at this point and I wish this would've been disclosed at the time of reservations. I settled upon chicken which was okay. But it wasn't turkey and I didn't get offered the choice of dessert so when everyone else was eating dessert I sat there. It was not the best thanksgiving. To be honest it left a bad taste in my mouth and I won't be back for anything.

    (2)

  • Bonnie W.

    We were staying at the hotel and this looked like a happening place for drinks - so much so we ended up on low cushions rather than real chairs. The staff was on us, pushing their expensive drinks and truffle balls. We were desparate for food and drink so tried the mashed potato balls and expensive wine and went elsewhere for dinner. Breakfast was another story. Delightful breakfast once we got it, soooo slooww with few diners, it was embarassing even to the hostess. It's a pretty place, but has it's drawbacks.

    (3)

  • Joan L.

    I needed a brunch place for 16 family members including a dog ! and small children so it needed to be outdoors (for the dog) and in downtown Seattle. After some research I found Sazerac. Although we had a bit of miscommunication at the outset while making reservations (partly my fault for making assumptions) the staff headed up by the Saturday General Manager, Scott, created an absolutely flawless experience for all. The food was terrific, our head waiter, Greg, was gracious, competent and accommodating. The outdoor patio was perfect for our event. Because of the staff's willingness to create an atmosphere (completely rearranging the original set-up) that was perfect for this group, we had a most enjoyable experience. Thank you for creating a cherished event that will be remembered by family members gathered from Portland, Denver, Lynden, Los Altos and various locations in British Columbia. You are the BEST!!!

    (5)

  • Timothy L.

    I ate here for breakfast and had the Eggs in Hell. Wow! What an incredible, creative Cajun/creole fusion dish. I will be back for this one.

    (4)

  • Omar S.

    A large, welcoming space next to the Hotel Monaco (entrances both from the street and the hotel). There's plenty of bar seating (both at a proper bar, and another area next to the roaring pizza oven). Happy Hour is 4 hours long and has a decent selection of cocktails and beers (limited wine selection). On multiple visits, staff were friendly, and it felt like good value. I also tried their namesake Sazerac cocktail, and it was up to par with the best I've had in New Orleans. The food menu (at the bar) is a little unusual, heavy on salads and similar that may result from the hotel location, but aren't what I'd usually order with my cocktail. I did try their pizza (very good), and the gumbo (very decent, better than I expected for one of the harder-to-make soups), and a spicy shrimp dish (also very good). Kimpton Hotels have a reputation for co-locating a great specialty restaurant with an elaborate bar at most of their hotels-- they were early to the "hotel bar as a destination" movement, and may have even started the trend. Sazerac keeps up that reputation, and is worth a stop even if you're not staying at the Monaco. Go for happy hour.

    (5)

  • Ryan L.

    I went for brunch, and didn't really do anything cajun, but the steak and eggs were quite good, and other dishes looked good as well. Service was friendly and efficient, although it was a very cold morning and it wasn't yet busy enough for that to be too difficult. Would definitely recommend. The hanging glass decorations were also quite interesting.

    (4)

  • Alyssa B.

    After a not-so-happy experience elsewhere, my boyfriend and I ended up here after checking them out quickly online. Boy am I glad the other place didn't work out! We sat at the bar and were very quickly welcomed by a friendly bartender. He gave us menus and did a good job describing our options, as we had a couple things in mind and it was also happy hour. I ended up drinking more than my share of sauv. blanc and my boyfriend tried the Sazerac and the moved on to some local beer options. The bartender was very attentive and ensured we never had an empty glass. For food, we ended up going with the cheese plate (on the dinner menu) to start our adventure. The brie-esque cheese that was on there was to-die-for. We also really enjoyed the chutney that was served with it. Next was the crispy truffles, what can I say that hasn't been said already?! EAT THEM! After that we had the deviled eggs which were out of this world. The filling was the smoothest, creamiest I've ever had, and the crispy ham was the perfect salty-crispy topper. Last, we had the grilled andouille sausage, which was also fantastic. I appreciate a good house made meat, and this did not disappoint. The mustard was HOT, and the two types of pickles it was served with were perfect. Overall, we had a fantastic experience, and I'd recommend this place to anyone. I'd love to try more from their dinner menu as well!

    (5)

  • Ali D.

    I came here for a celebratory birthday happy hour and what a great choice that was! A superb happy hour experience made possible by delicious drinks, outstanding service and a tasty, extensive happy hour menu. If only I could remember our server's name because she may go down as one of the best servers I've ever had! When told it was my birthday, she not only recommended the oh so celebratory French 75 to indulge in but she offered me a birthday cake shot on the house. She also went the extra mile with my family and boyfriend who all asked for her recommendations for the perfect cocktail and she not only offered her opinion but went as far as to customize cocktails based off of their taste. We started with an order of goat cheese stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates. And then, before we knew it, one order turned into two. They were THAT good. Other happy hour food we ordered was also mighty delicious: BBQ pulled pork sliders and guanciale pizza. To top it off, our amazing server offered a complimentary birthday dessert: bread pudding. How special this happy hour ended up being and I cannot wait to return to Sazerac for another momentous occasion!

    (4)

  • Kamran R.

    I walked into the place , and was a little iffy about what it would be like. For whatever reason, I thought it would end up being a stereotypical hotel restaurant based on the appearance and lighting of the place. However, I was completely wrong. The service was 5 stars, the food was 4.5 stars. My girlfriend and I came here to celebrate our second anniversary. We shared a cheese platter, a half chicken , wood fired pizza, and a side of fries. All of the good was cooked to perfection. The chicken was juicy and not greasy , the cheese platter came with variety and plenty of bread, the fries were golden and came with a few different sauces , and the white pizza was fresh and smoky. To too it all off, the staff treated us with white-glove service , despite not being a fine-dining establishment. That sort of service goes a long way, and it says a lot about the business. There aren't too many restaurants I try out , simply because trying new restaurants often leave me dissatisfied. However , this place hit the spot, and I would certainly recommend it to both tourists and locals. 4.5 stars on food 5 stars on service 4 stars on ambience

    (4)

  • Christopher B.

    Good restaurant. The limited Sunday menu was disappointing for a group since we had ten people with different tastes but the food and service was good, regardless.

    (4)

  • Graham K.

    We ate here one night and had a few drinks at the bar another night. Food was good though I have zero idea what the fuss is about the crispy truffles. I thought they were quite plain. Kind of long john silver seafood shoppe hush puppy-ish.. Past that - the roasted beets and the butternut squash were both excellent. We followed that up with the three ham tasting as it seemed unique, it was, and very enjoyable. Great service.

    (4)

  • Britni B.

    We came with a large group on 4-12-15, about 25 people, and had the BEST service from our waitress Annie. She was awesome taking individual tabs, keeping our drinks filled and serving all of us. She even snagged us an extra table to put gifts on for our event. She went above and beyond and had a smile the entire time! The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect for us. Great work tonight Annie!! Thank you for taking such great care of all of us tonight!

    (5)

  • Elle L.

    Delicious cocktails and happy hour selection! Perfect place to go after work. YUM!!

    (4)

  • Sarah R.

    One of my favorite Happy Hours in Seattle! (and believe me, I've been to plenty) They have great food and drink specials, nice atmosphere and good service. Get's pretty packed on a Friday evening for HH so get there early if you can. By about 4:45, all of the tables and couch seating in the bar were full. It's nice in the summer because they have HH on the patio which is directly on the sidewalk. Perfect for people watching.

    (4)

  • Jennifer R.

    I have yet to have a bad experience at Sazerac. I live down to street and visit quite often only to be more surprised by each new item I order. Breakfast/Brunch - one of the best in Seattle. I've had the biscuits and gravy as well as the Chilaquiles. Both are phenomenal (however, I vote you try the Chilaquiles first;) Lunch/Happy Hour- First of all, longest happy hour ever. Secondly, the lemon chicken BLT on the HH menu is to DIE for. EVERY veggie they have the HH and dinner menu are sure to please. I recommend you MUST try the cauliflower gratin, bok choy, beets, and shishito peppers. Pizza's are always good however their White Pizza is my personal favorite (also dinner.) Also, their kale caesar is light and perfect. Dinner - You don't expect to get such adventurous and delightful meals at a restaurant attached to a hotel (though it IS a Kimpton property so that means something) HOWEVER, this restaurant's dinner will meet whatever expectations you have. The catfish IS NOT what you'd expect - SO much better. the breading combined with the lemon whipped potatoes will likely change your life for the better. Also, the steak with the verde is a combination obviously from whatever Deity you worship. *** I've heard that the lamb shoulder and the scallops are even better though I have no personally tasted them myself. Go. You're in for a treat.

    (5)

  • Scott W.

    Overpriced!!! I mean $5 for a cop of coffee! $7.00 for a bagel and cream cheese. Even Starbucks is cheaper.

    (1)

  • Traci J.

    Why tinker with a good thing? The Lemon Chicken Baguette is now a Chicken BLT sandwich. No more cheese, no chewy, rustic baguette, no avocado mayonnaise. Now it's on a different roll, a bit like a coarse, pretzel roll that was toasted on the cut surface, but stone cold the rest of the way. First we tried to eat it without the top half of the roll, but holding onto the lettuce as a "top" was just too slippery. I don't think any of us ate more than 1/3 of the roll and ended up just eating the chicken and bacon with a knife a fork. A bit disappointing today. Maybe they'll bring back the baguette for 2015... The fries used to be fresh-cut like Dick's, and a little limp, but they've improved to either a double-fried potato, or a frozen shoestring (better in my book).

    (3)

  • Casey V.

    Went there for happy hour and stayed forever! Met up with friends who live in Seattle on my first visit to the city. The happy hour bar area is huge! Great for meeting up with friends. The happy hour prices and deals are also great! Beer for about $5 cocktails for $6-$8. The food is awesome too! Had the fondue, peach toast, truffle balls and white pizza. All were wonder! The fondue was so good especially when you dip the pizza crust in it. Our waitress Danielle was so great. She was nice and very attentive. She was also very accommodating when we asked to be moved to a table to have dinner. She not only gave us a table they gave us a nice private room. As sad as we were to say goodbye to Danielle our new waitress Candice was just as great. All the staff there was wonderful. Even the food runners were nice. My friend asked about a certain spice on the pizza and he even brought her some to go because she told him she couldn't find it anywhere. The dinner entrees were also great! I can't say enough great thing about this place. Whether you want a few drinks and apps or a nice dinner this is the place to eat! Next time I visit I will definitely go back!

    (5)

  • Clarkitty C.

    Went here for breakfast. Server was very inattentive. Waited twenty minutes just to get our breakfast condiments. Pricing here is particularly unreasonable given the quality and portions. Will never ever come back here. Decor is also not very appealing. Meh.

    (1)

  • Courtney D.

    I have been here for happy hour a few times and they have great prices and options. What my review is really about is the awesome brunch they have. I was downtown and decided to try sazerac for brunch as I liked their happy hour but I love their brunch. They had a make your own mimosa and Bloody Mary bars! The mimosa bar had 5 different kinda of juices and fruits to garnish your drinks with. The Bloody Mary bar had full strips of bacon, pickle, olives and different kinda of hot sauces. The drinks run about $11 each which is pricey but sometimes you got to splurge! All of the brunch food I tried was delicious as well! Definitely will be back for brunch on many other occasions!

    (4)

  • Richard B.

    Had dinner here last night. It was absolutely tremendous. We shared the ham sampling and the roasted chicken. Both were great. Save room for dessert as they are both excellent. The service was superb and every one we encountered was delightful including the chef. I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner and plan to try both their breakfast and lunch before we leave town.

    (5)

  • Wenn C.

    My order: mango arnold palmer (YUMM) crispy truffle balls (YUMMMMM) grilled hangar steak (OMG YUMMMMM) Steak was really seasoned to perfection and cooked just right. I dont think I left one bite on my plate. The service is always awesome here, it is one of my favorite places to take people.

    (4)

  • Kari G.

    This place is a-ok! I definitely try to bring nighttime business to this part of town in a show of local support, and I really wanted to enjoy this place, but the food was, in my opinion, on the forgettable side. On the upside, the drinks were great and the ambiance was warm and welcoming (see review below). I'll give it another shot at some point because perhaps it was just an off night, but for today, I'm thinkin' 3.5 stars will do! The food The food here was so so and there were inconsistent attempts to add new twists on old favorites. To start, we ordered several appetizers. The deviled eggs were nothing special and had some spices or flavorings added in that didn't really work for me. The dish generally taste unbalanced and unusual in an undesirable way (The bacony stuff adorning the egg wasn't even that much of a saving grace -- It was generally thin and dry and a bit flavorless). The corn bread was delicious and a highlight, however it was super dry and crumbly. There was some buttery goodness placed to the side to offset this, but without the butter, the dish would really have been too dry. It kind of reminded me of a leftover christmas cookie, but without being stale. The bread was definitely a table favorite and quickly was gobbled up. The olives were just olives and aren't really my thing so much, but I still pop a few. They were not really notable other than that the portion was large and presented in a deep bowl (If you were sitting at a four person table, you had to reach your hand blindly into the bowl and hope for the best). Apparently, I didn't get the memo: The pizzas there are supposedly superb and everyone in my party ordered and happily consumed a pizza except me. I ordered shrimp and grits because I've been to the South many times in my life and have really come to love shrimp and grits. However, I was a bit disappointed when the grits came and they weren't the usual consistency of grits. They were a weird grit-paste (literally, goop!) completely drowning in and overpowered by the flavor of what tasted to be chili oil and something that was described as citrus in the menu, but tasted acidic to level extremos. There was no respite from the acid or the heat so you basically got mouthful after mouthful of overdone paste. I couldn't finish the dish. The saving grace was that at least there were 5 shrimp. The drinks The drinks are great. No complaints here. I deviated from my usual moscow mule and ordered the Vindication which is Vodka, cucumber and champagne vinegar in a nice balance. The service The service was very quick an attentive. Again, no complaints here. The ambiance The menu design and restaurant design all look great (even if a little dated), and the ambiance is very warm and friendly. There weren't many other diners around, though, which made the place feel a little abandoned and sad. The bar had butts in the seats, though!

    (3)

  • Dan L.

    The selection of tapas style plates during happy hour were great. It is a nice change from the ordinary. The specialty cocktails were okay too.

    (3)

  • Colleen M.

    Wasn't impressed. Wasn't super hungry and went on the recommendation of the concierge at my hotel (Renaissance). Figuring I'd get some decent Happy Hour specials I gave this a shot. It cost me $50 (inc tip) and all I got was 4 oysters (which were just ok), two mixed drinks (diet coke and disaronno) and Chocolate cake (which was the best thing I got). I know it's a major city but come on, I work in DC and cm have better Happy Hours there. Wouldn't recommend! Overpriced!

    (2)

  • Avi S.

    Came here for brunch.. Great/good: - ambience - food taste and options - Friendliness of staff - restaurant cleanliness and facilities The thing that makes me give a low rating is the service itself. We explained we wanted a BLTA but are vegetarian so wanted no bacon and asked if we could sourdough bread. Waiter said not a problem. When the food came out it had bacon, wrong bread and was cold. Asked them to fix it and came back out with a lame Sandwhich which was cold again and had no avocado. Just tomato and lettuce with cheese. I probably won't give this another try just for the fairly large mistake. Sadly wish I would want too.

    (2)

  • Dario S.

    I brought my mom to Seattle for the first time. I have been to Seattle many times and wanted something close to our hotel. We went to Sazerac. Service and food were both excellent. My mom has severe dietary restrictions and I am allergic to shellfish. Between our server and the chef they were extremely accommodating with my mom and made something tailored just for her. I had the tasting menu thinking they would be tasting portions. They were actually full portions. Too much food. It was all good so the choice was hard. Eat every dish completely and risk not having appetite left for one of the dishes or leave them all unfinished. I had the "truffle" hush puppies kind of thing. The mushroom burrata was so good I didn't want to leave any but had to. The steak was delicious. Right temp I ordered (medium rear) and perfectly seasoned. And the dessert. By the end I couldn't breath. Had to force myself to stop eating. Can't recommend it enough. Considerate attentive service and delicious well planned dishes.

    (5)

  • S S.

    We celebrated our 5th anniversary here and their service was exceptional. They were very careful to help us with allergies and were kind enough to give us dessert and a card for our occasion. The food was very good and they were overall very nice. We really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Ross C.

    I'm a foodie. I have been eating at this place for over 15 years with the turnover of 3 chefs. It is always spectacular. Eat here !!! But hurry, it will be closing for a few months as they remodel.

    (5)

  • Da K.

    Used to really like this place. However anyone that suddenly thinks a Caesar Salad is made with kale deserves one star. FAIL.

    (1)

  • Dennis M.

    Went for happy hour. It's definitely a fried carb fest. Food was just ok. I know a lot of folks love this place but wasn't worth the trip to us

    (2)

  • Margo J.

    Was staying at the Hotel Monaco for a few days and decided to have breakfast here. We had a certificate from the hotel. Breakfast is expensive and a black coffee is over $4 which was nothing special. I got the eggs in hell and it did not have much flavor. We also came for happy hour and the burger was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    Service is excellent. I started with some deviled eggs. Average at best. Appearance of the dish was appetizing. I also had a burger (they grind the meat in house). It was accompanied with house made pickles that were pretty delicious. The red onion was pickled as well. I didn't care too much for that. I like my onions crisp. Happy Hour menu is good. For being in the middle of downtown the prices are modest.

    (5)

  • Andrea J.

    I like the food here.i like the wine. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. I stay at the Monaco twice a year and the place is as dependable as the sunrise. If u want good value for money with a few frills and no fuss. It's a go too and yes that probably means I'm past my prime per the last reviewer. . ...hmmppff.

    (4)

  • Rachel P.

    Sis and I stopped for dinner/ HH the other day. Seat yourself and we lucked out with a nice table. Service was great. Food and drinks came quickly. The pizza was good, salad was a bit heavy on the dressing for my taste. Drinks were good. The olives bowl $4 was worth it- yummy. For dessert we had the medjul date with goat cheese and bacon- with balsamic - IT WAS AMAZING! Not sure when I'll be back but I'll be dreaming of that dessert for quite some time.

    (4)

  • Janine G.

    Maybe it was what I chose, but seemed only marginally better than airline food. When you only finish half your meal and decline the doggy bag, that should signal something.

    (1)

  • Bunneh L.

    I'm in LOVE with Sazerac's new happy hour! Amazing $2 appetizers include thin crust cheese pizza, chicken sliders, anchovies with pickled veggies, and the roasted butternut squash, which came with an absolutely delectable goat cheese vinaigrette. The perfect blend of tangy richness all in one dressing! The one thing I'd steer clear of is their green salad with lemon vinaigrette--it was gross! The $5 cosmos aren't exactly a bargain compared to their food menu, but it's still better than the $8 charged at most places. The service was stellar, despite the crowd, which impressed our rowdy party of five. Our server always seemed to materialize when we needed her, and she did it with a great smile and perky attitude. All of our food and drinks came with surprising speed. To guarantee good seats, I highly recommend getting there before 4:30. It'll be well worth it.

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    This is a marvelous happy hour stop. HH prices are not restricted to the bar area and the floor can easily accommodate a large group of 10. A large range of small plates for only 2-3 dollars is an absolute steal. Great draft beer selection as well. A personal highlight was the twin burger sliders. There were several kinds, but the beef grinders were of particular note. Even better than the kobe beef sliders at the now closed, Union Square Grill. It gets very crowded during happy hour so a short wait is likely.

    (4)

  • Aimee B.

    Yep those truffle balls were yummy. I got the prawns and grits- super yum. Drinks were strong and tasty. Guy got the pork cheek which was really tenders good. It was a nice atmosphere and very close to the Seattle symphony. I give it 4 stars bc though the foods was good and service was good, it didn't blow my socks off. Still, its worth trying

    (4)

  • Kat L.

    I am such a big fan of Sazerac! They have an AMAZING food happy hour! Everything I have ordered has been delicious. I am a big fan of their steak tare tare and potato truffles. They also make killer bloody Mary's along with a decent wine selection. Be warned, it gets BUSY during happy hour -- so sometimes it's hard to find a seat at the bar. When it's super packed they are usually fine offering you happy hour in the normal restaurant. Service has always been good -- nothing to complain about

    (5)

  • Talia E.

    Came here for a happy hour celebration with some coworkers one day and yep, it gets 5 stars. (I've also come back since then, so this review is a mixture of the two experiences.) 1) We were a group of about 10 people. We came early, around 4pm, and the bar was already basically filled. They were kind enough to put together some tables in the regular dining area for us AND honor the happy hour menu outside of the bar (which many places do not). 2) The happy hour menu is great, especially if you're looking for something a little more exciting than your standard nachos, chicken tenders, etc. Plates are well-portioned, and the food is clean and well-made. To be more specific: I went through a "beet phase" earlier this year and so one of the first things I ordered was the beet salad ($8.50). Large portion, great flavor... lots of beets in there lol. Texture-wise, I think it could have had a little more greens in there (to make it overall a little more crunchy) but it was very well designed overall. My favorite thing on the menu is the Sopressata pizza ($9) -- great flavor, classic hand-tossed crust, nom nom nom, etc. The Medjool dates ($7) is a great appetizer -- three large dates with bacon and balsamic drizzle. This plate definitely gets my "food party in my mouth" award. Anyway, no surprise that the service was pretty solid, great ambiance, etc. And with a happy hour that goes til 8pm, I'll definitely be back. So, kudos to you, my dear Sazerac. I'm glad we took the leap of faith and left our pub-going defaults to venture to the classier world of your 5-star awesomeness. P.S. I would suggest leaving work early (if you have one of those cool jobs that lets you do that) if you have a large group.

    (5)

  • David O.

    We ate breakfast here this morning. My wife ordered the oatmeal. We got my son a kid's portion of french toast, and I went with the Eggs in Hell, a dish made with eggs sunny side up, andouille sausage, and red beans. The breakfast menu at Sazerac is quite limited. They may be stellar for lunch and dinner, but if you're looking for breakfast here, you are seriously limited in your choices. I enjoyed my eggs, but I don't quite think I'd come back for just that. My wife said the oatmeal kind of sucked. Then again, I never order oatmeal because in my opinion, oatmeal *ALWAYS* sucks! My son ate a few bites of his french toast, but that's definitely not a huge compliment as he's typically a total french toast head. All in all, you'll get breakfast here... You may just not like it all that much.

    (3)

  • Sally S.

    Try the grits. I was extremely impressed. The service is unobtrusively polite and the wine selection is decent. The chef was nice enough to bring me the grits recipe! How often do you get decent grits west of the Mississippi and north of the Mason-Dixon Line? You do here. Don't be put off by the cheesy signage outside. The food is legit.

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    Had Christmas brunch here today! Let's start with the service - 4 stars! Our greeter and waiter were very good. Sazerac wasn't very busy in the morning... but waiter was checking on us very often and was refilling my coffee just as I finish my cups. Food- 3 stars! The menu selection was great for brunch. They have a good selection on the regular items and cast iron items. We had the ham and mushroom omelet and bisque cast iron. I enjoyed the home fries... very crispy! The berry jam also added a nice touch to the breakfast. Overall a very good Christmas brunch experience! The decor is also very Christmassy... perfect for family gathering during the holidays!

    (3)

  • Kirsten A.

    Went for breakfast. This place was woefully understaffed. Took them 45 minutes to come by and even ask for our order. Then the food took another 30 minutes to come. All the while they did not came by only once to refill our water and coffee. Unacceptable. The food when it finally came was meh. Pretty bland.

    (1)

  • Katie R.

    After going to Sazerac a couple of time for happy hour, I took my family here for a birthday dinner. It was a very disappointing experience that keeps on giving! First, it took at least 20 minutes to get drink orders taken care of, and 45 minutes for the first course for the set menu to come out. There were only 5 people in our party, and the appetizers were small bites. They brought my mother-in-law's truffles to the table and then took them away for some reason. They also forgot my first course and had to fire it and send it out after everyone got their food. The next course came out quicker but was hardly anything to write home about. The soup was served in a very small cup; the marinated mushrooms and quinoa came with the biggest glob of unseasoned mozzarella - very unappetizing. A huge plate of arugula with quinoa is not exactly gourmet, nor does it taste good. The next course was equally disappointing: cold steak, over cooked fritters, catfish that was way too spicy.... The dessert course seemed to go over well, except that they had run out of chocolate cake - which was part of the set menu - and my husband ended up having a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The worst part about this dinner is 4 out of 5 members of the party have stomach bug symptoms today. Was the crappy food worth the diarrhea? I would say, come for drinks then move on! Don't come here for dinner. You will be disappointed.

    (1)

  • Andrew K.

    Irony: reading a Sazerac Yelp review talking about a crowd for 40 year-olds in long-term relationships that are classy drunks... on my third cocktail, watching the NCAA tourney. Stay classy, Seattle. I've been hitting up Sazerac for 8 years now. Nothing says "hangover cure" like their Eggs in Hell breakfast. You had me at grease and a Bloody Mary. I really haven't found another good breakfast place like Sazerac within walking range of IDC/Library, so it's home unless I want to hoof it to the market (see: 40 year old). Does it cater to an older crowd? Sure. It's a HOTEL BAR. If you want to drink with 19-23 year olds, head on down to the Frontier Room. You can drink out of the well spout all night. You want a nice bar, call drinks, edible happy hour food and a pleasant bartender? If you're near the Library, Sazerac works. It's not going to knock your socks off, you won't get blown away with Canon's 27 pages of bourbon... but it works.

    (4)

  • Gregory C.

    Stopped in here a couple of Monday's ago to have a drink with a friend and watch the Stanley Cup Finals before heading to dinner at another restaurant. I had a house red wine, and because I wasn't feeling too well, a glass of water, as we sat at a table in the bar area. Let me tell you, I nursed that wine and chugged that water. And the attentive wait staff made sure my water glass stayed full. No questions or pressure to have another drink. Kudos to them.

    (3)

  • Austin S.

    Chef and his team do a fantastic job whenever I visit!!! I highly suggest the Grilled Bavette Steak, it is in this magical pepper bacon/pistachio sauce with scarlet runners, all topped with homemade Salsa Verde. The bok choy is a simple yet delicious appetizer as well, my fav!

    (5)

  • Sean F.

    I'm not in the mood to write a review regarding the food and hoped to add this as a tip. The food and service was acceptable. The $25.00 corkage fee seems steep when comparing to other establishments with entree pricing from 18-30 in the greater downtown, capitol hill area of Seattle.

    (3)

  • Dan W.

    Super slow service from drinks to food. Boring and bland food varying from undercooked to overcooked around the table with little in between and everything is smothered in more butter than should be consumed by any one individual in a month! Even their version of the namesake cocktail is lackluster....

    (1)

  • Nicole T.

    Had the White Pizza two nights in a row (mozzarella, goat cheese, garlic, chili flakes) - first night it was PERFECT! Tonight it was overly cheesy and the crust was not as crisp. Tonight I also had sweet potato fries with 3 dipping sauces. Don't waste your $5! Fries were limp and soggy - dipping sauces were ketchup, Tabasco aioli and a remolaude. To me ketchup doesn't count and the other two were terrible.

    (2)

  • Tony C.

    Love this lil taste of NOLA in the northwest. I stopped in for breakfast and watched from the bar as they prepared for lunch, which was a lot of fun. The menu is really simple for breakfast with a couple egg things and sweet french toast with pecans. I went for the omelette, which I had stuffed with roasted tomatoes, sautéed onions, and house-made andouille sausage. No matter what you do, try the andouille!!! It's really special. The omelette was the best I've had in a while, light, fluffy, and delicious. It also came with a super fluffy croissant that was made fresh the day-of and some homemade preserves. Service was great - attentive but not annoying and the environment was cozy for groups, couples, and solo diners. I highly recommend this place as a great stop for someone staying at any of the hotels in the area. I'm staying at the W and it's across the street.

    (4)

  • Nancy t.

    Wow. Sad. I have been here in the past and each time I am underwhelmed but so much time passes in between that I forget. I won't be back I noticed they only have about 10 ingredients that seem to show up throughout the menu. They just change them up a bit. That's ok if they make them work They didn't. And keep in mind I was starving. Shoe leather might have been ok. I had a shrimp appetizer It featured some sliced almonds and chili-like seasoning. It was not great and was barely ok. A 5 on a scale to 10. I had a "black kale" Cesar. Less than barely ok. 4 on a scale to 10. I had their steak. It was fine. Maybe 6 on a scale to 10. The best thing I had was the butter beans. An 8. But nothing was great. Nothing cohesive. Not worth the $70 or so I spent. I will not forget next time.

    (2)

  • Matt C.

    Good happy hour menu, but on the expensive side compared to other Seattle options nearby. Breakfast is good but the service has been quite slow on two separate occasions, make sure you're not in a hurry.

    (3)

  • Marc R.

    Kimpton restaurants always have great breakfasts and Sazerac is no exception. The Eggs in Hell was very tasty especially the red beans. Also the sage sausage patty was a treat.

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    I eat here often, breakfast is easily the best meal, although the burgers aren't bad. Staff is always fast and courteous. Great food... Especially breakfast.

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    Came here for happy hour during the week and was not disappointed. I normally drink beer but went with a few cocktails for the heck of it. The Ravenna was an awesome drink and would recommend it to folks that like whiskey. It's hard to screw up shishito peppers, and they really hit the spot. The pulled pork sandwich was tasty but the sauce was lacking. What really stood out at Sazerac was the service. I got the pulled pork sandwich in less than five minutes after placing the order, during the happy hour rush. Other appetizers came out equally fast for other folks. The bartenders were able to balance light conversation with their drink preparations. The inside had a modern feel to it while still feeling cozy. Not bad for a place connected to a hotel.

    (4)

  • Anuj S.

    Really "meh" first experience at Sazerac. The restaurant and service were fine, but the food really failed to impress. Actually, I had this mushroom appetizer, which was quite flavorful and maybe that's the reason I upped my review from 2 to 3 stars for Sazerac. The gravy was the good stuff. However, the Cesar Salad was just so completely bland... quite disappointing. The restaurant was trying a little too hard to be trendy. Everyone I was with had a salad and each of them was based on one of the new trendy "super" food type of ingredients. My Cesar had kale... another was quinoa... and the last one was red beet. Trying a bit too hard was the thought that came to my mind.

    (3)

  • Erin V.

    This is my go-to place for happy hour. It's perfect for business meetings, family, friends, anything. Their happy hour menu is awesome, every single thing on it is delicious. Just wanted to give some Yelp props to this place - they deserve it!

    (5)

  • Chelsea S.

    Came here with a large group for happy hour and had a really great time. Their dining room is large enough to accommodate a group of our size (around 12) and they offer happy hour until 8 pm which is really pretty late in Seattle. Drink prices are pretty good with most beers and wines being less than $5. They refilled our waters quite frequently without having to ask. We ordered a lot of food and all of the food was quite delicious. For our group we got several orders of their fries and sweet potato fries. I loved the sweet potato fries. They call them "rustic" and they are indeed offering large wedges along with thin and crispy ones. They both come with a trio of dipping sauces which are quite good and fun. We also ordered the brie cheese served with toast and that was finished quick. We ordered a few plates of the cheeseburger sliders and pulled pork sliders and there were no complaints. The pizzas going by looked great too! I would definitely come back with a group of friends or on a date. Located in the heart of downtown it is a good meeting place, great food and drinks, and nice ambiance.

    (5)

  • Lindsay S.

    I went to Sazerac on Sunday morning for brunch, mostly out of convenience, and my boyfriend's love of southern cooking. The place is pretty big, and was fairly full for a Sunday at 930am. As a whole, I was not impressed by the meal, the service, or the price, and with all of the other great brunches in Seattle, I don't plan on going back. We ordered tea (it was cold and I had to be brought another one), the vegetarian scramble (spinach, mushrooms, cheese, potatoes), and the yogurt parfait. The scramble was also lukewarm, and had very little taste. The parfait was mostly yogurt and granola, with only 2 strawberries and blackberries. All together, the meal was around $40. I thought this was quite expensive for what we got. If there's no other option, Sazerac is fine. Otherwise, I would suggest picking up food in Pike's Place or something around the area instead.

    (3)

  • R. C.

    Because the food and service were really good, I'll try to be kind about what didn't work for us: the dated decor (folks, please re-upholster your booths!), the cheesy lounge/folk/pop singer and the general sense that you're kind of in a hotel lobby. But we went on a Sunday night, so more than likely the vibe is less touristy on other days/nights. I think we expected something a bit more upscale in terms of look and vibe. But what does matter is the food and service. Again, the food is really, really good--pretty much everything we tried. Drinks were good and the waiter was super cool.

    (3)

  • Katy H.

    HAve come back a few more times since my first review and while I adore this spot, I still feel like it's just OK as opposed to incredible. Now let's be fair though, as far as nearby options go - especially late at night - Sazerac doesn't have much competition. You're a few blocks from other spots and if you're staying at the Kimpton upstairs, this is the perfect place to grab a drink or a bite while you're in town. The space is large, the food is tasty and the drinks are solid. Are there better places in Seattle? Perhaps... But Sazerac is lovely and definitely has its space here in Seattle. Make sure to come for the HH as it's a great deal.

    (3)

  • Shirley B.

    I took my bf to this restaurant for his birthday. We were able to get a booth in the HH area and ordered from the regular and HH menu. We loved: -the crispy truffles. they are like round potato croquettes. delish! -oysters on the half shell! a great deal for $2 a pop! -housemade garlic-rosemary lamb sausage with lentils We didn't love: -hand-cut russet french fries because they were very greasy I would add the drinks we loved but I cannot remember the names of them. Overall it was a great experience! We stayed at the Hotel Monaco next door and they gave us two drink vouchers in the Northwest Package. It was awesome and we would definitely go again.

    (5)

  • Daniel P.

    Went here on a date with my Wife and was actually not expecting much from the previous reviews, but we were actually very delighted and don't regret Coming here. Parking is very convenient on the street and as we walked in we immediately noticed the high ceilings with the beautiful chandeliers. The high ceiling gives this place a very spacious and comfortable place. You don't see these high ceilings that often. I started off with the spicy sausage soup With lentils garbanzo beans and kale. The soup was hot when brought over and very tasty. It was in the spicy side. Both my wife and I loved it. I also got the cornbread which was great but a bit too oily for my taste. My wife got the mushroom appetizer that she absolutely loved. The ginger splash drink is extremely Good. Sparking soda, pineapple juice, ginger and mint leaves. Definitely have to try! I got the grind burger which I can say was one great burger. The bacon was a perfect crisp. The burger is ground in house and is super fresh tasting. The bun is nice and fluffy toasty. The fries were great. My wife got the spicy sausage pizza, with onion marmalade, mushrooms and goat cheese. The crust is to die for. The crust is light and easy to chew. The toppings are full of flavor. Overall we absolutely loves the service and food. The waiter did forget the bacon on the burger but gave us free refills on the drinks so that still merits a 5 star in my opinion, I understand because it was the Saturday before Christmas and they were super busy. We highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Leslie J.

    I love sazerac. It's a hop, skip and jump away from my office. My coworkers and I go there all the time to get the pulled pork sandwiches. Delish!!

    (5)

  • Charlie R.

    My co-workers and I went here a few weeks ago for a team lunch. The place feels upscale, but the menu has decent prices. My co-workers ordered the three course lunch, which included an appetizer, a meal, and the chocolate cake dessert. Looked and smelled fantastic. Although cheaper as a combo than individually ordered, the servings still looked very generous. I ordered the burger, which was a handmade beef patty with bleu cheese and fried onions, with a side of fries. Simply delicious! One thing of note. I was unprepared for the level of dress the other patrons were wearing and it seemed that some were unprepared for an unkempt group in jeans and t-shirts too. I recommend at least a button up shirt unless you enjoy being stared at when you walk in to a place.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm
  • Mon : 7:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

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

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