3 words: Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. and some more words: service is always great and every dish I have tried at the Cheesecake Factory were great! They are always so busy - I'm always here when the wait time is more than 15 mins. But once you get seated, situated and had that first bite from your dish... You'll see why a lot of people come here!!
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Chrissie S.
So, this is the 3rd time I've eaten at this specific Cheesecake Factory & it has been wonderful every time. There is really nothing on the menu that you could go wrong with. I am partial to the pastas & a yummy slice of cheesecake to end my meal with. The service is friendly & as others have said, on busy or event nights, you should expect a little wait. I will continue to go here for sure :)
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Alfred L.
Didn't hate it nor were we impressed... Bad planning on our part because of huge Pax gaming convention this weekend as our dinner outing was at the same timing when a mass exodus of gaming people filtered out to all the nearby restaurants resulting in many places like CCF to be at capacity. We waited for about 40mins+. Definitely plan ahead to find out if any major events are occuring!!! Worth the extra effort if travelling with baby and toddlers cause you never know when their tolerance will snap before parents go into salvage mode for the remaining evening. Note sure if all locations are setup the same as marble floor felt greasy to walk on, even though my wife an I with baby in tote wore rubber soled shoes,u almost slipped walking towards back of restaurant. Not a reassuring thought considering the added responsibility of a baby in hand!!! Shortly being seated, patrons that walked by mumble the same thought to only confirm our uneasy feeling. Definitely a safety concern for EVERYONE working there and eating there. Waiter was attentive with him taking our order within minutes however, missed the standard bread basket they promptly give you while waiting for the main dishes arrive. I always look forward to this so, was disappointed they neglected this part. Could haveme asked it although, by the time we noticed several other tables receiving the status quo treatment our food arrived. Literally, the dishes are severed on big dishes to make you feel like you're getting a big portion. Can you imagine if it was four adults with a 2-course meal each and drinks and water plus CCF's standard tableware arrangement... Chaos for space!!! JMHO though. As for the food... was not bad as we ordered Bang - Bang Chicken and Shrimp & Chicken Lettuce Wrap tacos. Even my baby daughter liked her Farfalle bowtie pasta in Alfredo sauce; portion was big for cost to what she ate before I attempted to eat some to avoid wasting food. Such a shame to see restaurants to this day overdue their portions especially for baby/toddlers that can be finicky with food or just testing out new foods groups. Either way, it was messy watching her eat it yet, a bonus in my view that she ate it all and that CCF had such to offer.
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Carla R.
I have to say I am not a fan of Cheesecake Factory . I went in here this evening to get a slice of cheesecake for someone . The people in there were very nice and it was clean in there from what I saw. I really cannot comment on food or service beyond that . I would absolutely go try it if you have never been or if you are a Cheesecake Factory fan because this one seems nicer than some that I have been to.
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Jess M.
I've been to this Cheesecake Factory a handful of times and appreciate it as a place with enough variety to take a large party and to get a decent meal for a good price. While the prices could be considered high, you get about two meals for a regular (i.e. non-light) portion. Food: Again, great on variety. I brought my extended family, which comprised of three adults, 2 kids (ages 8 & 10) and two babies. Everyone was able to find something to eat and in a decent amount of time (sometimes it takes an extra minute to peruse the enormous menu). Service: The staff was very accommodating to a large party that didn't necessarily purchase a lot (i.e. kids don't eat that much). I was sure to tip the standard "baby" tip (20% for cleaning up after the little ones). We also visited on national cheesecake day, which got us 50% of all of our cheesecakes!
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Caitlin H.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS IF YOU ARE CELIAC OR HAVE TO EAT GLUTEN FREE! My boyfriend wanted to take me to the cheesecake factory when we visited Seattle for our anniversary weekend because a) he knows cheesecake is one of my weaknesses and b) we found out they had a gluten free cheesecake (yes, only one but fair enough). After waiting over an hour to get in, I asked them about their gluten free menu. The dish I ordered actually sounded really good so my boyfriend decided to order it as well. Twenty minutes later, we were informed that the order did not go through because they were out of chicken. The only option left for me was gluten free pasta. I should have known when it was hard to tell it was gluten free but in all honesty, I'm so used to some of those pastas now that I really cannot tell the difference especially if you get a good corn-quinoa-rice mix. Next time I will be sure to ask to see the packaging because I was out of commission following that meal. I know it was not the cheesecake (which was actually quite good) because I tried the remaining bit on Monday night as a test to see what had made me sick. It was definitely the pasta.
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Rachael R.
The worst Cheesecake Factory I've ever been to. The food is subpar and the manager did nothing to accommodate for the poor service and food quality.
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Marisa G.
I suppose I should start by saying that the service, food and the cheesecake really should be rated separately. To start with dessert, the cheesecake is delicious. There is a huge selection of varying sizes and sweetness, and I almost always go for the tuxedo cheesecake. A little pricy, but worth it. Solid 4 stars I'd say. Next, the food is pretty much average. There is an overwhelming number of choices, though I usually get some form of pasta. Every dish I've ordered there (plus the bites stolen from friend's plates) have all been tasty, but not mind blowingly so. Honestly, it's just what you would expect from a chain restaurant that specializes in dessert. Pricy, and not entirely worth it. 3 stars. The service is generally polite, yet slow. Considering how busy they get, I can't really blame them (expect at least 30 minute waits, depending on when you go). The atmosphere and decor is rather tacky for my taste (I refuse to make and "cheesy" puns), even for downtown. Again, 3 stars. So where does the 1 star rating come from? I've got 2 words for you: Food poisoning. Long story short, it was my boyfriend's first time here, so I told him to arrive hungry so he would have room for dessert. I know he didn't eat much during the day besides some snack food at his house, and he felt fine when he met my friend and I at the restaurant. When we got our menus, he then preceded to make fun of the "Pasta with Meat Sauce." Just what kind of pasta was it? More importantly, what kind of mystery meat? There was no description. He ordered it simply to tempt fate, and sure enough it was simply spaghetti with ground beef in marinara sauce. He claimed it was tasty, but got full about half way through. That was a first for him. Then we ordered cheesecake because, well, cheesecake. By the time we left, he started to mention the stomachaches, and at least he managed to make it home before the mystery meat sauce decided to make its way back up again. It's a shame that was his first and last time there for dinner. At least he still talks about wanting to return sometime for cheesecake.
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David O.
I always love the Cheesecake Factory. I would've thought that this place, though, would be the last place I'd visit when exploring a new city. Exploring a new city with a 4-year old, however, puts a completely different perspective on things, and I was just looking for a place that would be so absolutely loud that the little monster could have a tantrum and I would utterly and completely ignore him while sipping on my well-mannered Martini. See, kid? My Martini is better mannered than you are! Well, I found my solace at the Cheesecake Factory. Even though the wait was 30 minutes to get a table, that gave me the opportunity to grab a couple of martinis. For lunch, I went with the Buffalo Blasts and a blue cheese and pear flatbread. All in all, it was a perfect dining experience and I didn't need to stress incessantly about my kid acting like a brat. You known what they say, right? If you thought the Terrible Twos were bad, wait until you experience the F***ed up Fours!
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Mamata P.
We are regular customers at cheese cake factory and it has been our best dining place until yesterday. We had been to this place to celebrate a friend's birthday last night. One of my friends had ordered Mediterranean flatbread sandwich (vegetarian). Since this dish is usually served with beef, she had explicitly asked them to serve it with vegetarian tikki instead, which the waitress said is possible. However to our surprise they served it with beef. Unfortunately all of us tasted it. Not having tasted beef before we took a while to realize the blunder they made. The waitress apologized and we ordered 2 vegetarian quesadilla without chicken instead. And boy, it was served with chicken and my friend had quite some of it before he realized this.The manager came to us and apologized for it, which is a nice thing to do. But I wish they had been more careful at least the second time because now 2 of my friends have pledged not to go there again. Since they are hard core vegetarians they were feeling very bad for having had beef and chicken just because of the restaurant s carelessness.
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Matthew R.
Got some good tai lettuce wraps, beef kabobs and buffalo wings. The food was pretty good. It took a little bit to get our food but they kept our drinks full and bathrooms clean. The mango key lime and lemon raspberry cheesecakes were very good.
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Kylie R.
Once you walk in you're immediately greeted by the hostess, which was very welcoming! Our waiter, Jesus, was very friendly and attentive, like how a waiter should be. Great service! We ordered the lunch sized fettuccine alfredo. It was absolutely delicious and worth the price. Glad I ordered the lunch portion of the pasta because it was enough to fill me up! If you want a lunch special, make sure to get there and order before 5pm.
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Monica B.
I went to The Cheesecake Factory today to pick up a cheesecake for a birthday dessert. The man at the counter was very informative and helpful in picking out the right cheesecake and giving me instructions. My review of 2 stars is due to the service he offered later. He took my order, accepted payment, and asked me to kindly step aside so he could serve the other customer in line. I thought that was a good idea. After he served the only other customer in line, he fiddled around a little bit then called in my order. What! When he asked me to step aside, I moved away from the counter and checked in on Yelp. I didn't realize he didn't call in my order. What really burns me is I tipped him 20% on a $21.00 cheesecake. The customer behind me, exact change and no tip. There is no justice in the world.
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Jason P.
Usually a trip to the Cheesecake Factory will earn a 4 star visit, but during my trip to Seattle definitely didn't leave me with a 4 star experience. I walked in and asked if I could sit at the bar. I sat down and wasn't greeted for a decent 5-10 minutes. I picked up my own menu and started browsing they overly expansive menu. I went with their cajun pasta and called it a day. I was asked if I wanted bread, I said yes of course. What they didn't tell me is that it cost extra. Not that I minded because I wasn't paying, but if you are going to up sell you absolutely need to tell your customers so they aren't blind-sided when they are handed the bill. Big no-no. The entree came out promptly after the bread came out. The pasta was cooked nicely and had an over-abundance of chicken and shrimp. That is a great thing. All the veggies in the dish were delicious and was very satisfied with the dinner. I waited for what seemed like a good 10-15 as my plate was pushed up to the edge of the bar. I guess I expected the bartender to ask me if I was finished, but not until I put cash on the tab in the glass did he come over. He was far too concerned with watching TV than actually checking up. Overall when the food is prepared well and tastes as good as it is, it can overshadow the shoddy customer service.
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Daren D.
I forgot they have such awesome bread! I prefer the dark bread over the sourdough so perhaps one can make a preference? Perched up at the bar prior to Marc's UYBC for some nibbles - as in some chicken samosas, the bread and a M&J's. In other news, I was watching the bartender make some sort of spiked shake with crushed mini pretzels. Interesting.
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Elyn Z.
I would agree with some other yelpers that this is more of a 3.5 than a 4. Sometimes, you just need a rather simple dining experience and The Cheesecake Factory works for that. If you go in with limited expectations then you will probably be satisfied. If you try to be a healthy eater, then you need to be careful as so many dishes are absolutely packed with sodium and fat. If asked, they will provide a listing for the nutritional breakdown for all entrees , sides, and desserts. Be prepared to be shocked. I have generally found that the salmon entrees with vegetable side will be the most healthy choices. And, the salmon is good. Not great but good.
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Katinka R.
I brought my daughter and her friend here for lunch during their spring break. The Seattle Center Armory was holding their annual Whirligig bounce house festival. After bouncing a bit, we took the monorail over to Westlake mall and walked a couple of blocks to the Cheesecake Factory. We were seated almost immediately. Our waiter was awesome with the girls, funny and charming. They have awesome lunch deals... and the portions are still crazy-big. I had the soup and salad. The girls had sliders and chicken strips. Everyone was happy and full. The bill was under $40 with a tip and a piece of cheesecake to take home to Dad.
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Brendan C.
For a Cheesecake Factory, this one isn't bad. The restaurant has issues with long lines and waits, but its not a bad wait. A couple times they messed up our order but politely fixed it, not bad! There's not much else to say if you're a regular of Cheesecake Factory - large menus, vibrant decor, lots of people. Variety, easy eats, cheap eats to expensive entrees, cheesecake is the only place that can get away with a huge menu. This Seattle location is across the street from a regal theater - not a bad dinner/movie place.
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Jennifer N.
Yummy yummy! Mmmm I do love Cheesecake Factory, but I never actually go because it is impossible not to get the cheesecake and 1 slice has all the calories I want to eat in a day! But it was my husband's birthday, so we went anyways. We started with the fried mac and cheese balls - OMG good. We actually eat these everywhere, and Cheesecake Factor has, by far, the best fried mac and cheese balls. For my entree I had the crusted chicken romano. I love the chicken, the pasta is OK. I usually just eat the chicken part which is really good. I wish they would serve it with more sauce though as the sauce is only on the pasta. My husband had the burger with fried mac and cheese on it. He loves it lol. It's such a ridiculous idea but hey, it works. For desert I had the red velvet cheesecake - SO GOOD! I just finished eating it actually lol. I would highly recommend. My husband had the reeces peanut butter cheesecake - he loved it as well. Service was good, but it bothered me that they "ran out of bread baskets" so we didn't get bread until halfway through our meal when I saw him give bread to a table sitting across from us that sat down after us. But they were a table of 6, and we were a table of 2, so they got the bread. LAME! Still good though. We will go back for other birthdays. Be warned they do not give you free cheesecake on your birthday.
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Nicole C.
My boyfriend and I went there for a date and we were extremely disappointed. The waitress helped everyone in her section before us. The table beside us sat down after us and had their drink & food order taken before we had even received water! The waitress was extremely demeaning. We got the vibe that she though we were stupid young teenagers. We are actually both in our 20s and very well off. We went just for the dessert and we were so upset and offended we didn't order any. Very rarely do we not leave a tip but unfortunately this was one of those occasions and we will never go back to this location.
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Maria G.
Ive only been here once and I liked it! Its a good restaurant and I love cheesecake! The food isnt cheap but the portion is huge! I barely eat half of my plate and even so -- I can barely finish the cheesecake afterwards! They have a variety of cheesecake selections! The restaurant is rather really spacious, compared with other major restaurants in Seattle! I think they only take 5pm reservations for groups so no reservations for two people.
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Jenny T.
Yummy! Good food, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a great time here!
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Mike V.
After seeing a matinee at the Paramount, we stopped in for some cheesecake. The wait seemed to be around 30 minutes. I spotted an open table in the bar and grabbed it. After about 7-8 minutes,a waiter came over and dropped off menus. Then came back a few minutes later to get a drink order. We ordered drinks and the cheesecake and fudge cake at that point. The cakes were incredible but the waiter was just horrible. Rude, unfriendly, and seemed bothered. Kinda ruined the whole experience.
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Erin J.
Long wait but great food and our server was awesome! Caitlyn rocks! Tai chicken lettuce wraps are amazing and the avocado egg roll sounds weird but is sooooo good. The cheese cake is amazing too. They do not take reservations but the take out line is shorter if you are in a hurry.
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Alexandra G.
Went here for a day out with the husband. Service was so quick even with the place packed and the avocado egg rolls were so tasty. The atmosphere was pleasant.
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Eric J.
Does not validate parking. Overrun with tourists.
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Manolito Daniel M.
What I submitted to the website via comments: "My partner and I went to cheesecake factory for the 1st time yesterday. Our experience in just over ten minutes: Upon entering we were quickly taken to a booth toward the rear of the restaurant. On the way we were lead up a long narrow walkway where a congregation of employees, mostly management, stood in a cluster and blocked the way, we literally had to squeeze by them. No one even bothered to try moving. After being seated we perused the menu. Overwhelming at best, the menu was much too long, had advertisements on each page, was dirty, too many options frankly and yes, that's a bad thing. One couldn't tell what you specialized in aside from cheesecake. While reading our novel, our server presented us with water glasses, really just extremely battered plastic mugs. I noticed the rim was dirty so I used my napkin to wipe it and was left with smudges of large brown and distinct lipstick red. Now, appetite on the brink of ruined, I would need a new glass and napkin, even before finishing the menu! Bad dishwasher? Why didn't the server notice before serving me with it? He took so long to come back (who could blame him considering the size of the menu) I couldn't get a replacement. The lights began to adjust, I assume for lunch to dinner transition, and over the course of 20 seconds got much brighter then darker and darker and darker... darker than we'd started. By the time the bar erupted in cheers for the football game being broadcast in there we were pretty much done. We decided to leave. We never even got to the last pages of our menu. UPDATE 2/15/14 I received a call from corporate as well as a $20 gift card to try them again, at least the desserts if we chose. I am still concerned with cleanliness but will certainly consider trying the dessert case sometime.
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Henry K.
Went here to celebrate a special anniversary. We got our seat in less then few minutes and things seemed going good. But then things went a bit downhill from here. Ordered an alcoholic drink to celebrate but told me they ran out. (Didn't know they ran out as I assume a big chain like this would have plenty) Didn't mind so skipped the drink and ordered our meals. After waiting about 30 minutes server tells me that he forgot to put our order in, and told us to wait a bit longer. Got a free soup while waiting, which was nice. Finally our meal came out, but now filling our empty stomach with free bread and the soup we weren't that hungry and ended up takin majority of the meals to go. One more thing... Got our check, paid but realized the server short changed me. Glad I checked and notified the server who gave me the correct change afterward. The whole dinner night here wasn't what I expected but in the beginning the server told me he was new and was very apologetic to us throughout, which I understood but still....
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Atta F.
We visit Cheesecake Factory on a weekly basis with the family. Either this location or south center location. Most of the lunch staff remembers us now so we have become the family with 4 orders of shrimp scampi with 2 the sauce on the side, Chinese chicken salad, 4 mango smoothies, etc. we love it here! One of the best chain American restaurants out there.
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Vincent N.
This is the third time that I've been to the Cheesecake factory. First off I really do enjoy the cheesecake here because it's a much higher quality than what you can get in Vancouver, B.C. So I always make a point to drop by and grab a slice. This time I had the red velvet cheesecake, and everything was extremely balanced, with the exception of the white chocolate being quite sweet (as it was to be expected). I had the shrimp angel hair pasta. The marina sauce was fresh, tangy, with some citrus, but not overpowering. The pasta is a solid 4 stars and has a nice texture, but don't expect it to be gourmet Italian, but definitely a cut above any family restaurant. The pasta was a solid 3.5 stars. Our server was nice and attentive, and always had a great smile on her face. Overall all the staff were great. Would I return. You betcha.
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Krista E.
Ate here while I was in town for Emerald City Comic Con, and YUM! Their Buffalo Wing Burger was amazing, as was the Reece's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake. Would visit again, for sure, despite the wait!
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Tina L.
Oh Cheesecake factory how I love thee. First time at the downtown Seattle location, but its awesome as usual. We had sunday brunch. I had the baja chicken hash, yummmm. The BF had the breakfast enchilda, tortilla something like that, can;t remember as i was mowing down on my brunch. And then of course had to have cheesecake. On my quest to eat all cheesecakes offered, todays treat was caramel turtle cheesecake. It was cheesecake heaven. Our waiter was great, super friendly and attentive. Totally worth driving 2 and a half hours in the rain
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Shirley C.
This is a great place for casual Smerican food. There's a large selection to suit everyone and even have gluten free and sugar free options. It's a popular place so best time to go is around 5:30, early but since the portions are large you'll have a chance to walk around downtown and check out the excellent shopping. I had the seared ahi tuna tataki salad and it was excellent! The boys had pulled pork sandwiches and a love beef burger. Everything came quickly and it was still hot. We finished off with a sugar free cheesecake with strawberries and the boys had the key lime one. Both were great just a little skimpy on the strawberries though. Other than that the service was great. I do have one or two observations to share and that is the wait staff should never put their fingers into the actual dishes while putting them on the table!! That and sleeves need to be rolled up so it doesn't brush up against the food and the floors need to be mopped more often as they are a lawsuit in the making...greasy stone floors...! Just a heads up if management is reviewing!!
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Maria Y.
I had never been to the Cheesecake Factory before this year's Sakuracon (last April.) But I had wanted to try it, and after a day at the con several of us wanted a drink and a nicer meal than Subway, so we crossed the street to CF. It was quite crowded (both with what I assume is the "normal" Friday evening crowd, and congoers) but we managed to snag a table at the bar right away. The menu is huge. Exhaustingly huge, when you're indecisive like I am. I eventually ordered the Chicken Bellagio because someone at the next table over had it and it looked amazing. And it was really good. Drinks were good too. I enjoyed the experience. We actually tried to come back the next night too, but the wait was incredibly long for the restaurant section, and we waited for a bar table to open up for a while but people would always rush in and ninja the tables, so we gave up. I really want to try the Macaroni and Cheese Burger, I have to admit... I love burgers, and I love mac and cheese, so why not put it ON a burger? It could be good or really gross, but I want to try it... Even though we didn't get dinner here that night, I did come back later in the evening for a piece of cheesecake... I was actually kind of disappointed by the cheesecake itself. I had a chocolate raspberry piece, and while it was good, it wasn't amazing. I thought the texture was weird. I actually prefer the cheesecake from QFC... which is also more reasonably priced.
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Michael R.
Yes, this place is a chain but my experience at this particular Cheesecake Factory has been good. They have good service and the food here is pretty good for a chain restaurant. I love cheesecake and you can go here to get that craving taken care of with a big variety to choose from.
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Yumi K.
The food was good, the service was EXCELLENT... may I recommend a waitress, named "Stephanie"? I think thats her name. despite my picky-ness, she served me VERY well. Thank you :-)
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Leslie W.
We were at a conference at the Convention Center across the street and stopped in for lunch. We showed up right at the peak of lunch hour and the front was pretty full of people waiting for tables, so we were fully expecting that lunch was going to take us a while. The hostess informed us that there was open seating in the bar area if we saw any open tables. There were quite a few, so we picked one and sat down. Within a few minutes, all of the 7 tables that were empty in the bar area when we sat down were full, meaning our waiter would be slammed. Nonetheless, our service was exceptional. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. He kept our iced teas nice and full and we didn't have to wait long to order, and our food came out in quickly as well. We were so satisfied that we returned the next day, and received equally exceptional service. Our iced teas NEVER got less than half full. On the third day, we didn't sit in the bar area, and our service wasn't as amazing, but definitely not bad by any means. I think maybe we just got spoiled by our first two expereinces. Now let's talk about the food. On all 3 days, we got different food items and we were not disappointed with any of them. Definitely "comfort food" aka probably not very healthy but oh so yummy.
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Opal D.
Mediocre food, absurdly large portions, in a stale atmosphere. I like to pick up cheesecake to-go, but prefer not to eat there.
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Trang N.
As I thought, giving one star is not fair, the food is great, I love the environment, BUT the waiter named JV or whatever is one of the rudest person ever, it seems like he doesn't love his work at all. One time we have a party of 3, and shared 4 lunch dishes together, when we done order he said "that is a lot of food for 3 of you!" Rude omg, I mean we order what we want, not any of his business. I love the restaurant but I just hate that waiter
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Karen L.
I LOVE Cheesecake Factory. I am not a fan of chain restaurants, but Cheesecake Factory is an exception. We sort of have a love affair. Their pastas are delicious (as they should be--do you know how much calories one pasta entree packs??). And their cheesecakes are oh-so-heavenly. I've had the bistro shrimp pasta here--perfection. I've also had the tiramisu and Oreo cheesecakes. I'm not a big fan of Oreos in general, but the tiramisu was absolutely heavenly cheesecake goodness. And the service at every Cheesecake Factory I've been to has always been great! They've definitely got it all down!
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Douglas K.
I know it is a chain restaurant, but this is my favorite chain-type dinner spot. We always do backwards day when we go here and get our cheesecake first then split appetizers and a meal. The servers are always great and never give us any hassle about splitting a dinner. It is great for us because their portions are so large and when you ask them to split it, it come out on two plates that are more than enough for two.
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Becky G.
My husband and I try to stick with locally owned, non- chain restaurants. However, my mother was visiting, and she really enjoys The Cheesecake Factory, so we took her. For a restaurant that offers so, so many things on their menu you would think that the food would be mediocre. It is surprising very tasty. My mother order the crab cake sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese....mac and cheese is so deliciously gooey and cheesy! My husband ordered the macaroni and cheese burger, which he thoroughly enjoyed. And, I ordered the chicken salad sandwich.....huge! And, very delicious with almonds and capers. Of course while at The Cheesecake Factory, you need to order cheesecake! Raspberry lemon cheesecake...delicious. Chocolate mousse cheesecake....not too rich, velvety smooth! Dutch apple crumble cheesecake....devoured. Definitely good for a chain restaurant. Waitress was very attentive and friendly.
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Felisa D.
Came here about a year ago. I hope I'm not being unfair in just writing this now but honestly after that experience, I was left with no desire to come back here at all. I came here with a pretty big party for a birthday... And I was very unimpressed to say the least. The "most popular" dish (the Chicken Madeira which I ordered) was mediocre at best and the staff was not that great (understatement). Our waiter clearly didn't like serving large groups. He basically scolded the birthday boy for moving around to mingle with this guests. He had no carefulness in the way he served us and just plopped our dishes hurriedly in front of us. Not only was he brisk when dealing with us, he was also never around to check up on us. AND he had the nerve to explicitly state that he knew what he was doing and that he was a great waiter... Really? It wasn't until the end of the night that I found out that the tip was a flat fee for larger parties which, I think, explains the demeanor of our wait staff towards us... It was overall a very disappointing experience.
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Daniel E.
The Cheesecake Factory is just as it sounds. They are mass-produced and staffed. It is ok and the wait-staff may be excellent. But you do feel like you're in a giant machine. Don't go here for a special occasion. Kids work well here (in fact, we took our first child here on her first night out from the hospital).
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Brian D.
Never been to one of these before and when our friends suggested meeting there my wife said "oh god, please"! Well, she ended up saying that her meal was one of the best pasta dishes she'd ever had. I had the carbonara and a caesar salad which were both pretty much perfect. We all split a massive, $7.95 piece of caramel, chocolate nut cheesecake with whipped cream which was so good, I had to overeat! I can only imagine what it takes to pull off the menu in this place based on the size and the seating. They know how to do it! High regards for this restaurant.
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Karen D.
This is the favorite lunch location of most of my co-workers for birthday lunches, so, I eat here about 4 times per year, at least. In the past, I thought it was just "ok". I've tried many of the menu items, and I thought they were average at best. But things seem to have changed recently at Cheesecake Factory. We went there for a birthday lunch a couple of weeks ago, and it was much better than in times past. Why? Well, for one thing, I noticed that they updated their plating to a more modern style. The food really looks more appetizing, and well, the old saying "you eat with your eyes first". I was especially jealous of my co-workers who ordered the salmon entree, because the plates were downright beautiful. Same thing with the Asian chicken salad, it was very dramatic-looking, lovely. I ordered my old stand-by, which is the personal pizza and salad lunch, and it was delicious. Though I will say that I wish they still put grated beets and grated carrots into their salads; they have stopped doing that; and it was a unique touch that I always enjoyed. But the balsamic dressing was delcious, as was my caprese-style pizza. We all ordered cheesecake slices for dessert and tasted each others' choices...I thought the 30-year anniversary signature Hersheys one that I ordered was just meh. However the key lime and the tiramisu versions that I tasted were fab. I would definitely order the tiramisu cheesecake in the future, and I'm picky about tiramisu. Service was also right-on, even better than it's usual "good". I'm sure we'll be back soon, celebrating someone else's birthday, and I'm actually looking forward to it now!
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JoAnn A.
I've been to this place only a few times, but I've never really had a terrible experience every time I've gone. The last time I came here I was just picking up cheesecake but it was mighty tasty. I like that the Cheesecake Factory offers so many different options of food for your taste buds. I don't go to this location a lot because I don't live in the area really. The wait can be a little bit long, which can be a turn off, but it's not a bad place to go to once you're seated I think.
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Matthew B.
I only come here when there's an event. It's hard for me to come up with a positive for Cheesecake Factory. Nutrition: Consistently worst dishes in the country (most over 1,500 calories each.) Service: We came for a birthday dinner, and were bringing a group. They STILL will not take a reservation. One person even arrived 1.5 hours early to ensure we were first on the list... we still had an hour wait for a table. Quality of food: This can best be described as "meh." They have so many options, yet they don't exceed your expectations in any of them. Even the cheesecake is simply a slice of lard and sugar. There are many, many better options through the city.
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Kimberly P.
When will American restaurants realize that more doesn't necessarily mean better? The copious amount of food I received was a bit off-putting, I mean who needs that much food at one sitting? My tostado salad was okay, the sangria was watery and the floors were dirty. Why not 1 star only then? Well, the flour-less Lady Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake was good, I mean really good. My suggestion? Don't eat a meal here, grab some cheesecake to go!
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Shandiin G.
Ohhhhh Cheesecake Factory!!!! So This particular location is the downtown Seattle one! For me its a love/hate relationship. Love as in I love cheesecakes and hate as in every time I go to this place there is a long LONG wait! I happened to go there one a Tuesday evening and again I had to wait about 20 minuets to get my table by the door and it was quite the chilly evening!! The service I got there this evening was sorta 50/50. Some people were friendly and some were just wishy washy and I didn't like that. My biggest beef with this Cheesecake Factory is that the floors are always slippery. I thought it was the shoes I ware but its a different pair of shoes every time???? what the hay? One of these days I'm gonna hit the deck on my quest for some cheesecake! Now as for the food. I love the food. I order the same things every time I'm there (I'm boring like that sometimes) this time me and my friend said that we were going to go outside the box and order something different. It was pretty good. I had the chicken and sundried tomatoes. I will have to say that the quality of food is always pretty good. Don't get me started with the cheesecake... particularly the Red Velvet! Oh my lab that this is so good and so worth the money! So basically I dig Cheesecake Factory. there are just a few things about it that I wish would change. I'm just glad the food is good!!!
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Savitri N.
I rarely go here for the cheesecakes. My visit is mainly triggered by my cravings for: 1. THE COMPLIMENTARY BROWN BREAD. Oh my. The sweet brown bread and the butter make a good start! I always have to resist myself from eating too much of it. 2. MISO SALMON OVER RICE. The salmon's texture is perfect, but I'm more impressed with the sauce. Can I just say for the record that the sauce is soooo heavenly-creamy-groovy? I can't find a perfect adjective to describe the taste, so my attempt to hyphenate these words ain't enough to justify my experience. Y'all need to go and taste it for yourself. And of course, being Asian, the fact that the miso salmon comes with RICE completes it all! 3. CAJUN JAMBALAYA PASTA. This is an interesting marriage between Italian and Southern flavors. The peppery spicy cajun sauce is very distinctive and rich. I usually can't take a lot of spicy food, but the spiciness level is balanced. Been to Cheesecake Factory a few times, and never once have I gotten an inattentive service. I'm definitely a fan!
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Romero M.
The oreo cheesecake is to die for! A lot of sinfully delicious food and the service is really great. Pretty much everything is monstrously large so anything makes a good split.
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Amber A.
We waited in line outside for 40 minutes. The front desk was friendly and the wait staff was very nice. The food was okay but the price of the food was spendy for what it was!
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Hong N.
I must admit that I love the Cheesecake Factory's food, but unfortunately my waistline doesn't. Thankfully, we do not live too close to one so our visits occur during our visits to Seattle. When it comes to eating out, I am very much a creature of habit. If i like a particular dish, that is what I will order every time I go there. I am very reluctant with changing up my entree choices. However, at Cheesecake Factory, I have several go to dishes! For appetizers, we usually do the Thai lettuce wrap or the Tex-Mex Eggrolls. The Thai lettuce wrap is sooooo good as well as quite healthy. The chicken is grilled and everything else is fresh (bean sprout, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and rice noodles). You get to put together your own wrap and then choose to dip it in one of three sauces included: Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew. All three sauces have their own unique, yet tasty flavor so I usually dip one wrap in each sauce. The Tex-Mex eggrolls on the other hand, is not so healthy, but still super good. They do have a kick to it, but not what I would consider spicy. As far as entrees, I love the Steak Diane! It comes with mash potatoes, but we usually add a side of veggies to it. The steak strips are always cooked to our liking and very tender. The mushroom wine sauce is rich, but not overwhelming. I have also had the Grilled Salmon which was nice and flaky and well seasoned. I must admit I am not a big dessert person, but when I do get dessert, the Fresh Strawberry Shortcake is my best friend! I have also tried their Carrot Cake, but found the icing to be too sweet for my liking, although the cake itself was quite good. My husband is a huge cheesecake fan and every cheesecake he has tried, he has loved! Pricing is fair, particularly since you get quite the allotment of food for what you pay for, not to mention, VERY GOOD food! My husband and I tend to share an appetizer and entree when we go. The wait staff has always been very attentive, but the only downfall is they don't take reservations which is inconvenient when you try to go with a group or trying to reserve for a special occasion.
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Steven S.
I never have a problem with this establishment. Always fast and nice people people. I sat at the bar for the first time at this Downtown spot and they were working fast and with a purpose. The bartender was even nicer when she found out I was military. Great place!
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Nichole A.
I've been a fan of the Cheesecake Factory since it opened even though it always seems to be busy. Even though it is busy, I have yet to get poor service. I like that they have a pretty large menu so that I choose different things each time if I want to. My meal is always great, and of course, they have amazing cheesecakes!
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Leonard H.
I have been a longtime fan of the Cheesecake Factory and I think they always do a pretty good job. Most recent visit was after a night of "Cats" at the nearby Paramount Theatre and the restaurant ambience naturally seemed to carry on the after show excitement level. The shrimp/steak Diane was delicious and the filet mignon was decent. The service was prompt and attentive as expected.
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Liz O.
Could it be that I've finally found an item at TCF that I like?! Yes it's true!!! The Steak Diane & Chicken Madeira Combo is FTW! Came here at the tail end of a very busy convention weekend, with TCF being located directly across from the convention's main entrance, so naturally the restaurant maintained a lonnnng line full of gamer geeks getting their meals on. I walked in alone, true loner style, and sat myself at the bar. At this point I'm hesitant to even be at TCF because of former experiences, but convenience did a number on me. It wasn't a minute later when I was greeted by the bartender & handed a menu. So far, so good. As always, I tried something new, since the three various items I'd had at other TCF locations before were pretty weak in flavor. Their (soft & warm) bread held me over until the meal arrived, which was surprisingly quick given their busyness. It was seriously like fireworks going off when I had a bite off the Steak Diane. I was so ridiculously relieved to finally be eating a meal from TCF that is actually REALLY appetizing! All the hype about this restaurant didn't make sense to me before, but now I'm okay coming here because this combo rocked it and I will order it from here on out! Steak Diane were pieces of steak in a warm glaze/gravy with mushrooms - a ton of flavor! Mashed potatoes in the center, and then the Chicken Madeira on the other end. Chicken covered in cheese and asparagus. HUGE portions, I ate half and saved the other half for later. Then I decided to splurge on my weekend vacation and try a slice of cheesecake to go. I didn't realize how EXPENSIVE their cheesecake is though (-1 star). As delicious as it was (banana cheesecake, YUM!), and the little touches (like banana slices), it is still not worth $7! But all in all, everything tasted great and I got what I needed, when I needed it from the servers :)
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Sarah A.
Anticipating a long wait for a table for dinner I called today to try to make a reservation for a larger group of us. Was rudely informed that they don't take reservations and was promptly hung up on. Super annoying considering that one in our group is 38 weeks pregnant and we will be with small children. We'll still give it a try, and hopefully the wait won't be long, but seriously? Customers should be allowed to make reservations.
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Kelly J.
Okay, this is the first time I sat at the bar. WOW I'm sold. I had always had a good experience here with the service and food except the long dreadful wait. But at the bar, no wait, same menu, friendly funny chatty bartender, why not?
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Chris O.
Boy, what were we thinking showing up with a party of six to eat dinner here on a Friday night?! I think the wait was around 1-1.5 hours, but it went by relatively quick. Aside from the wait, another thing that will prolong your meal is trying to decide what you order. Cheesecake Factory's menu has a pretty good variety and I think I went through it 3x before I decided, and I finally landed on the farmhouse cheeseburger. What made this burger a little different from the rest was that it included a fried egg and grill pork belly ON TOP of the burger patty. Talk about calorie overload, but oh so good! But, there's always a 'but", the sweet potato fries suck. Out of every single sweet potato fries I've eaten anywhere, these were the worst in terms of taste.
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Sterling H.
We arrived there and in the party were six people and one three-month baby. We were told there was going to be a 30 minute wait and it turned out to be a lot longer than that, more like 60 minutes. I was given a pager like always before. We stood outside because there was no room inside to stand, at one point my niece had to take the baby inside because it was getting extremely cold outside. At about 35-40 minutes, I walked in and asked where we were in the process and I was told that the pager had gone off and my name had been called. First of all not everyone can fit who is waiting in the restaurant, that is simple not possible. Second, there was a significant amount of people outside waiting. Third, at not one time did the pager ever flash so right off the bat we have an issue with a defunct pager and a process of getting people fairly in to a table not working. When I complained I was told that someone phone called me. That would have entailed someone asking for my phone number from the get go and that did not happen. Nor did anyone walk outside to ask people or call out any names. What makes me mad? Defunct pager? Or one of your staff outright lying or having to stand outside with a three month old baby. Here is my suggestion: 1. Have a process if you do not have a customer come up within 1 minute of having their pager go off, call out their name inside and outside. 2. Take a cell phone number if the above fails. 3. Test your pagers once a month to make sure they are still working. This has left a very bad taste in our mouth and probably will not be back again. Having said that your food was awesome and the waiter was outstanding.
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Rachel G.
Yeah. I went there. I happened to have a gift card and thought if nothing else I could get boozed up and sugared out. The problem was, I was actually hungry. Their menu is 21 pages long, makes absolutely no sense AND has advertisements in it. What the ??? The problem with this place is that there are literally way to may options. And I always think that when there's so much to choose from, they can't possibly do any one thing well. Also, all of their entree salads have meat on them. They don't have one salad option without meat, which I thought was pretty bizarre. Alas, you can order any salad without the meat but don't you think that is just crazy? Whatever, it is what it is and next time I will just stick with the booze and desserts. Also, the vibe is really weird in there. That is all I have to say about that.
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Joy B.
I'd never been to a Cheesecake Factory before this visit. I was very unimpressed! The atmosphere was so weird -- like they're trying to be fancy, but has to decorate with cheap stuff. Our server was great! Our food was meh. Way overpriced for the quality! My husband's burger was really inconsistently cooked with parts super pink and parts really charred. My chicken burger was HUGE! But bland and had way to much breaking. The fries were tasty. We tried a key line cheesecake that was pretty sweet, but not bad. Overall, not worth the visit and definitely not worth what we paid!
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Deena G.
Knowing ahead that I was throwing my baby shower at the establishment and having an hour advanced notice, no action was taken. I understand that a table for 20 people is a lot, but not making Any effort on their behalf to have us seated in a timely manor is ridiculous. I called at 2pm to give them a heads up. I was told to come early and talk to the manager, but it shouldn't be a problem. I went in about 240/245 expecting the party to show about 315 (half an hour). They told me it would take about twenty minutes, but to let them know when half of the party showed up. By 315 we had about 8people. I was told the tables weren't ready. 325 rolled around and I started just opening my baby gifts right there in the entry way. We weren't even offered a drink service. I am seven months pregnant and they were about to make a lot of money off of us. Finally we were seated at 335. Almost a WHOLE FREAKING HOUR and they Were Not busy. I was so embarrassed that part of my family couldn't even eat with us, but had to Stand in the waiting area for a half hour. The food was good and came out in a timely fashion. The bill was kept organized with the exception of my guests being charged for their aps, which i requested be put on my bill about 3 times. So, yeah. Avoid Sundays for large parties. And stick to the bar when possible. Great food, good drinks and nice wait staff. Front of house needs to get their S together though to make it a better experience.
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Susie S.
As a Canadian, I am slightly ashamed to announce that I learned of the existence of this restaurant franchise from the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. I am, however, very glad I investigated. Around 8 on a Saturday, we had to wait for around 30 minutes. Once we got inside, we were taken care of right away, and once we ordered dinner it arrived about 5 minutes after our drinks! That is what I call premium service (unfortunately I can't remember our waiter's name). It is an absolute waste to come eat here and not get cheesecake, but obviously it's very filling. I'd recommend sharing a factory dinner (it's basically a 1.5 dinner - one side with 2 half entrees) with someone and then get your own slice of cheesecake - it ends up being about the same as having a whole meal. I had the Dutch Apple Streusel Cheesecake. Delicious, but whatever you choose will probably be amazing.
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Leonardo R.
I've been to 3 cheesecakes but i'll just go ahead and review this one since is the last one i visited,there's no reservations so if you're lucky you won;t have to wait 4 minutes like i did i was mentally prepared for it so no biggie,sat down i already knew what to order,Grilled Shrimp bacon sandwich oh yea, the service is always great and quick,the decor is all the same in all the CCFs fake stucco,giving you a warmth sensation. its definitely one of my fave restaurants ipb
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Thomas J.
The serving sizes were large, couldn't finish the whole meal. Food was good. The service was excellent. Great place for a date or meeting. The atmosphere is very nice and creative. Can't wait to go back.
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Krystal A.
We came to the cheese cake factory as our final dinner before deployment. My one friend ordered the filet mignon. It was very tender, lightly spiced and very juicy. As a side, she had the mashed potatoes, which had a good layered taste. Also, the rockin' rocky road shake tasted good and the liquor was strong. One and she was done. My other friend had the salmon with Diana steak. The potatoes were tender and fluffy and presented a lot of flavor. The sauce was a little bit strong on the steak, but overall the steak was good and tender. The salmon on the other hand was a little dry and had too much cream sauce. Less tasty than expected. The buffalo blasts, when they arrived on the table were not at all what we were expecting. They looked like a piece of fried chicken, but on first bite, we realized they were a sort of buffalo chicken pastry. As for the flavor, it was excellent. It was like Emeril's "bam"! It took buffalo chicken to a new level. Get some for appetizers and then get some to go. I ordered the Mac and cheese burger. I can't say the burger was great nor bad for when I bit into the burger, it left me in a state of confusion. The favors didn't pop, but blended together. All of us had different opinions on trying it, so this may be something you need to judge for yourself. The fries were awesome. As a side note, when it comes to the service, it's either good or it's not. It's the cheese cake factory: you love it and then you hate yourself later.
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Sharon S.
Service is simply wonderful, friendly, and consistent. Definitely, tip-worthy. However, do keep in mind that this is coming from a first timer... From what I remember, the place was simply marvelous. Clean, not overcrowded, spacious, and seating was no struggle. While being seated and selecting your order, they provide water & complimentary bread. With a calm setting and wide variety of music playing in the background as well. Lighting was set just right, not too dark, nor too bright. Moving on to the food, the proportions are big for a reasonable price. Went with my family of 6 and each entree ranged from $12-$20 My sister and I split the Shrimp with Angel hair, and took a good box of the remaining home. Leftovers itself, was still amazing :) Red Velvet Cheesecake was amazing. And I'm not much of a cheesecake fan, but wow. Definitely worth the slice. However, from the setting of the place, I recommend if you don't enjoy being in the position of feeling underdressed, don't walk in with a hoodie and sweat pants like I did. Haha.
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Arjayne E.
I definitely fell in love with the white chocolate caramel macadamia nut cheese cake. A little pricey for dinner but great service and ambiance!
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Kittiya P.
I love Cheesecake factory. I always get their cajun pasta, but substitute the pasta with angel hair. No matter how full I feel, I always make sure I get at least 5 bites of cheesecake before leaving the place. Oh, and I always ask for extra whipped cream. DELICIOUS. Their carrot cake is great too. Last time I was there, though, I never got my bread. I don't know why. The table next to mine got their's. I love their wheat bread, so I was a little annoyed by that. I would definitely give them 5 stars if they take reservations. It sucks having to wait forever for a table when you go for dinner as a big group. Plus, their waiting area is not that big.
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Jenn P.
My husband and I kind of have a "Cheesecake Factory tradition" every time we come to Seattle for PAX (a summer gaming convention). This year we kept up with it! For purposes of weekend dining, especially when there's a big event going on, we decided to eat early so there wouldn't be a huge wait. Lucky we did because it was a 30-minute wait when we went in at only 5:15! Not really surprising so we were prepared for that. Our waiter was fantastic, especially since it was pretty busy there. Very friendly, and apparently he had tried to go to the very convention we were at but was stuck working, so he was a kindred spirit of sorts, ha. Very knowledgeable about the menu and even warned me one of the drinks I ordered ran SUPER sweet. I appreciated that since that could have been disastrous if I didn't like sweet things! The food itself this time around was good. The portions were just right for me coming in there very hungry, and both my husband and I left super full from delicious menu choices! We even ordered some cheesecake to go to have some fabulous dessert to snack on later on that night. Another great experience yet again, and we'll be returning next year!
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Akshay S.
Well its a cheesecake factory! The cheesecakes are hands down winner. Their complimentary wheat bread is one of its kind. I am not a big fan of their food, I have observed their mexican food is better than any other entree offerings. Chicken enchiladas are my favorite. Appetizers are good! Crispy crab bites, chicken samosas, tex-mex egg rolls top my favorite list.
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Chelsea J.
One of the big pluses about the Cheesecake Factory is its dependability. It also has good food and the cheesecakes and other delectables are delicious! You always know what to expect and the food tastes the same whether you are at the Seattle restaurant or one anywhere in the country. As others have mentioned, the wait is a pain. There is always a wait to eat here, especially on a weekend night. They have a huge menu so you are likely to find something even the pickiest eater would enjoy, including kids. I love their cheesecakes. Although a bit spendy and maybe not as unique as an independent bakery's creations, the cheesecake tastes darn good and is a great way to cap off an afternoon of shopping at Westlake or Pacific Place.
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Jered L.
Do not waste your time with the Skinnylicious menu! If you have weight issues you should steer clear from the factory. Everything else on the menu is spectacular. Enjoy!
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Shierly M.
I think I have always been a big fan of the factory. For a long time, I went with the Shrimp and Angel Hair pasta because it was always fresh and light. Today, I tried out the Cajun Jambalaya pasta and shared the Chocolate Mousse cheesecake. Definitely coming back for the cheesecake (as always!) though I wished the Jambalaya would have been spicier and more savory. The pasta definitely did not feel like it connected with the sauce as well as it could have. Nonetheless, I will always be back in the Cheesecake Factory! Always a good pick when you have no idea what you want to eat! Best for lunch, as portions are more manageable and it is cheaper!
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Yuen Tung P.
Came here on Sunday 7/3 and the place was PACKED, since there was a Lion convention thing here too. Either way, the wait was about a hour, and we told the host that there would be 4 instead of 5, but they still sat us in a 6-people-table. The server/waitress Carlee was on break, so this other dude was taking over for now. Usually they'll come and ask us for drinks, and then come back and ask us what we want, but he came back after like 3 minutes wanting to know if we were ready to order. Uh no. I ask for lemon for my water, didn't get it. And after we finish our initial serving of bread, we ask for more because we love the brown wheat bread. Again, they forgot, and I had to ask them a second time for both the bread and the lemon. We ordered, it came. Calamari was good. I order the Chargrilled Steak as I've previously ordered the many times I go to cheesecake factory. Last time I went, I had ordered medium, and they told me since they grilled the steak, medium steak usually turns out to be like a medium well steak. So they suggested me to do Medium Rare since that usually turns out to be medium. So this time I order medium rare because of my past experiences. It was fine until I got to the last part of my steak. It was RED, and seem more like is undercook than anything. I don't like meat as red as that. That isn't the way it was suppose to be. I complain, and Carlee looked at me like, "what you want me to do about it?" Is your restaurant, is YOUR job, what are YOU suppose to do for your customers, huh?" Manager came and offer to reheat this TINY LITTLE PIECE, I said no thanks, because I KNOW if they reheat it, is going to be WELL DONE. They were like, we do it by temperature. I don't care how you do it, all I care about is the condition of my meat. and this girl Carlee keeps trying to rush us off. My friend was still poking at her food, and she comes and go, can i box it for you? We're not even done yet. Same thing happened to my other friend. Oh and throughout the ENTIRE dinner, they only came and fill our water ONCE, and thats AFTER I ask them to come fill our water. We didn't leave them tips. It was the worst experience I had at Cheesecake factory, EVER.
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Ninette C.
I have been here a few times. Most recently, my boyfriend and I came here for a weekday lunch. There was still a bit of a wait which set us back which sucked considering I was on my lunch hour break. I ordered the fettucini e with sundried cream sauce and mushrooms instead of chicken. My boyfriend has the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a corn, pepper mix thing. It was kind of our faults for being dumb. We both said we wanted lighter meals and ordered that. Seriously though, my pasta was so so oily. I barely touched it. I ate it again for dinner that night and that lunch portion was the only thing I ate all day (sans a few celery and apple slices back at the office later). My boyfriend said his meatloaf was kind of weird too. I should give this place 2 stars based off of this experience, but every once in a while, the Cheesecake Factory hits the spot. I've had good fried mac and cheese bits, Eveleyn's pasta and strawberry cheesecake here. This location isn't as bad as Bellevue in terms of oil, but still, if you want a light meal, don't go to the Cheesecake Factory!
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Vicky L.
I have already written about a Cheesecake Factory but this one is in downtown, so yeah. This particular Cheesecake Factory always make me feel like I am on a date. Or if not on a date, then I feel like I am squinting. Why? Because of the lighting. It's always a bit too dim unless you're there when it's day time. I went here with my sister recently and we were seated at the corner, face to face, next to a couple planning their wedding...it was hard to enjoy the meal with a straight face. And Beyonce's "If I Was A Boy" was also playing in the background. It's an odd song to hear at a restaurant. So, if you want to trick someone into going on a date or feel like the "hanging out" is a date then this is the place to go. Besides that, the food and the service here have yet to disappoint me. I l-o-v-e their mash potatoes. It can't be beaten.
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Aleksandar T.
Good food, waiters perhaps to intrusive.
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Sarah L.
As my coworkers and I stuffed our faces at lunch today, my boss mentioned that the Cheesecake Factory had two of the top five fattiest entrees among restaurants across the country. I'm fairly certain mine was one of them. ;) And don't even get me started on the dessert! The Cheesecake Factory actually has really good comfort food. Many different options for different tastes, so there's a little something for everyone. It's a chain restaurant, so it's just like all the other CFs across the country, and it's almost always busy. The portions are HUGE, so it's guaranteed that you'll never leave hungry. I used to order a chicken appetizer as a meal and would still be stuffed. A-okay is my vote. Nothing super special, but everyone will walk out satiated, that's for sure.
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George C.
Nothing special going on here but also not bad either. The menu is 15 pages long. It's out of control! This place has something for everyone but maybe that's why they can't really master one dish either. The portions are HUGE so come hungry. I ordered the cheese quesadilla, a Boston salad, corn cakes and a slice of turtle cheescake. Everything was decent. Our server was on point. She knew what she was doing and made sure we were happy with everything. The service and cheesecake were the best things about our experience. Is it worth a long wait? Probably not. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at The Cheesecake Factory. It's worth eating here once just to say you did.
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Ayona D.
My daughter and I were downtown shopping when we decided to hop in for dinner before heading home. My last Cheesecake venture was back in Cincy so I was curious if the seattle store would compare nicely. Very clean and cozy. Had the same ambient feeling as the rest of the store but the constant traffic, foot and vehicle, that we watched out the windows seem to take something from the experience. The food was excellent but our waiter, while accommodating, took too long to see to our needs even though the place was far from full. This is about as much energy I want to give to an review about a chain restaurant.
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Shekinah S.
So I find The Cheesecake Factory somewhat amusing. The decor is just plain ridiculous. I fail to see the connection between towering ceilings, huge pillars, vaguely Greco-Roman paintings and overpriced American comfort food at a chain restaurant. It kinda reminds me of Vegas.The menu is also ridiculous. Literally a spiral bound book, though if you took out all the ads it would be half the size. The portions -- also laughably massive. If you don't leave here with leftovers you've got a problem. The menu is schizophrenic as well, featuring items from all over the world. I'm sorry, but you just can't do pizza and tacos and pad thai and seafood right all in one place. That being said, I've never had anything terrible at CCF. Not memorable -- except the grease and huge portions -- but nothing I hated. The service and the wait can vary. I've had OK/good service, and also slow, annoying servers. I've been seated as soon as I walked in, but other times seen a crowd waiting outside. The Cheesecake Factory is huge and always busy, so it's a gamble if you will be waiting for a table or not. Your server will probably be working too many tables, but it doesn't really matter since this is one of those places where you get served by like ten different people over the course of the meal. I'd never suggest eating here, but once every year or two I end up at CCF with a work group or something like that and it's OK with me. I think this place could satisfy kids and picky or unadventurous eaters. I don't understand why tourists would go here though since you can find CCF anywhere. I've never tried the cheesecake because I think cheesecake is gross.
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Michelle H.
I love Cheesecake Factory! The red velvet cheesecake is awesome!!!
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Lacey G.
I know it's the"McDonalds" of restaurants , but really, I can't believe how awful the service is and the greeters. I feel like Walmart is more inviting. I would recommend subway across the street.
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Art C.
Awful awful awful. Service horrible, food mediocre. I should've known better.
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Katelyn C.
Recieved a chicken lettuce wraps with raw (pink, partially frozen) chicken. It took me a few bites to realize. I showed them and they took it away.... and subsequently they acted like it was a huge favor to not charge me for the dish. I was very disappointed in their service.
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Steve P.
The Cheesecake Factory's specialty is in its name- the cheesecake. The chain has a lot going for it. It has a huge menu (maybe too huge for the decision-impaired) and a wide variety of foods. The waiters and waitresses I have found to be very pleasant, engaging and willing to answer questions. The portions are gigantic, so there is plenty to take home. The inside is crazy and ostentatious, like something you would see in Vegas. If you look at the calories, you may have a heart attack without even taking a bite. Cheesecake Factory is a great splurge- its not particularly cheap on the wallet or the diet. The menu is packed with ads, which is either slightly annoying or an amusement depending on your type of person. The quality of the food is good. They do a number of dishes well, but not outstandingly. Their strength is the variety of cheesecakes they provide, and the patience and attentiveness of the wait staff.
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Liz M.
Probably more of a 3.5 but I like The Cheesecake Factory for certain things, so I'm rounding up. First, it's a chain with all the good and bad that that signifies. Is there better food available? Of course. Better cheesecake? Yes, that too. Nicer restaurants at the same price point? Indeed. Are the portions so big as to be absurd? Definitely. But, if you are willing to accept The Cheesecake Factory for what it is, you can have a nice meal here. I came with a friend for lunch, as their lunch menu prices are pretty reasonable, especially for downtown. The menu is ridiculously large. I usually only read a page or two of it and make my choice from there, or I'd spend the entire lunch hour just flipping back and forth. I chose a flatbread pizza which was all right (although not well-cut so I ended up having to try to saw it apart with a table knife) and a 'cup' of clam chowder that would be considered a pot's worth anywhere else. The soup was tasty, as were my friend's crabcake bites. She also ordered a beet and goat cheese salad which was good. We got the usual complimentary bread basket which is nice for fending off starvation pains while you wait, although the wait was not long. Service was on top of things, although the restaurant is so big that they 'lost' my friend who had arrived before me and it took a few minutes before we figured out which table she was at. Despite its large size, the place gets full quickly, especially around dinner and I don't think they take reservations, or at least they only take them by phone, day of. However, it wasn't busy when we were there and the noise level was perfectly manageable. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here or wait more than a few minutes for a table, but for a reliable, tasty, not overly expensive meal, it will always make my list.
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Daniel H.
Food was EXCELLENT. I had the Navajo, simple, delicious. My wife had the Pasta DaVinci and it was outstanding. My daughter said her steak was the best she's ever had. With cheesecake all around (there is no better cheesecake, anywhere), the bill was a bit steep, but for one of the best meals I've had at a restaurant lately and excellent service on a busy evening, overall really wonderful.
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Kayla H.
I don't know what is not to love about this place. If you can't decide as a family where you want to go for dinner, or what you are in the mood for, this is the place I go because they have EVERYTHING!! Or server was a nice guy, and he was really attentive to our needs which was nice. And of course because we came here I had to take a piece of my favorite GODIVA CHEESECAKE because it is simply to die for (especially with a glass of red wine!)
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Christopher M.
Always a fan. They made me a blended drink that is actually from Red Robin for me and didnt overcharge.
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Michael K.
I know a lot of people have a problem with the inevitable waits at the Cheesecake Factory, but I confess that I enjoy the food enough to really not mind so much. Also, while it is sort of lame that they don't take reservations, depending on who you deal with, and at least in my experience how friendly you are, they will make exceptions. Now the biggest difficulty in eating here is somehow making it through the short story that is the menu without your stomach leading and armed rebellion against your teasing. For the sake of being as annoyingly elaborate as said menu, I will briefly describe EVERYTHING that I have tried here. Feel free to stop reading at this point, if you haven't already :-) Appetizers (as if you need them with the portions of the main courses and the inevitable cheesecake to follow) - Avocado Egg Rolls - I really like how light and flaky these are, and the avocado was delicious and perfectly ripe. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side but wasn't really necessary to begin with due to all the flavors involved. Also, anything with sundried tomato wins in my book. Fried Calamari - Satisfactory: Nothing special but good. Firecracker Salmon Rolls - These are decent although I would recommend trying them at C.I. Shenanigans if you want a really amazing experience. Like the calamari, they are decent and yummy. Viet Shrimp Summer Rolls - Very good if you're looking to avoid the fatty, fried selections. Would be better with whole shrimp instead of the baby shrimp meat, but still had a good flavor. Main events: Spicy Cashew Chicken - My absolute favorite; An enormous bowl filled with enough chicken, rice and delicious cashews to easily feed two people (or me). The sauce has a very good kick and the onions are always crunchy and delicious (havent had soggy ones as of yet). I now ask them to add broccoli to the dish, which I've only been charged extra for one of three times. Chicken and Biscuits - Homestyle comfort food. The biscuits tasted like butter with a side of flour (which is a good thing). The mashed potatos were almost certainly not made in house but they were still ok. The chicken was a touch on the dry side so I asked for extra gravy to apply generously. All in all it was ok. Wouldn't reorder but no real complaints. Mahi Mahi Mediterranean - Croikey! Second favorite: The mahi was delicious, flaky, and perfectly prepared, although I feel like this may have been due to the odd hours we visited on this particular occasion. I get the feeling on a busy night, this one could get messed up pretty easily. The artichoke was delightful too, not tough at all, and for some reason the mashed potatos tasted totally different and more homemade with this dish. I am too hungry to continue - on to the cheesecake: Red Velvet - Makes me want to curl up in a ball and watch Disney movies. Not sure if that gets the point across that its' AWESOME. Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Truffle (etc. I can't remember it had a ridic name) - Four Nom's out of Five. It's like slamming your face into a pillow case full of candy and cheesecake. Don't get dinner if you're going to have this one. Tiramisu - 1/2: The first time it was unbelievably great, the second time it tasted like French Silk Pie... Which is good but not what it should have tasted like. Not sure what happened there. I think the one thing that disappoints me about the Cheesecake Factory is the identity crisis that it seems to be going through on a regular basis. The lighting and dress of the staff suggests an expensive 4/5 star place, and yet the menu is that of an upscale Friday's. Much like turkey pastrami and turkey bologna, it simply needs to learn how to be itself.
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Roma M.
I make it a point to visit as many Cheesecake Factory locations as I can, this visit wasn't by choice, since I really don't understand why anyone would come here when they live somewhere like Seattle. Seattle is famous for great, independent restaurants. We unfortunately had nowhere else to go on Christmas Eve. Of course, it was insanely busy, but which Cheesecake Factory isn't? (Even on a normal weeknight.) We had two different servers for the night. Confusing and inefficient as hell. Our server took forever with our order, and kept trying to upsell us. I had to request even the most basic things as ketchup for my fries. I thought ketchup and fries were like bread and butter. I've never had a server at CF not ask if we wanted extra bread. I usually don't touch the bread at restaurants, but CF has fantastic bread. I usually accept extra and here I had to ask for it, when they usually bring a new batch anyway. Then within 3 minutes of receiving the next batch, another staff member grabbed the basket(still full) without asking us if we were done with it. Despite the server constantly trying to upsell, he wasn't terrible. I think the management needs to just reassess their entire approach to customer service instead of herding in wallets like cattle.
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Alison V.
So this is obviously a chain. However, it's one of my favorite chain restaurants to go to. The service I receive here is usually pretty great. To start, I love the bread I get while waiting. They never seem to mind bringing me a second basket which is good since sometimes the wait can be quite long. The menu is expansive and I can always find something I'm in the mood for. Usually the real problem is limiting my options. However, the pasta da vinci is one of my favorites. Also, the cheesecake options are great and perfect for someone like me who isn't a big fan of "plain" cheesecake. So what makes this Cheesecake Factory different? A few things. First, the wait. You're almost always in for a long wait during any sort of peak time. Luckily there are some interesting characters on the sidewalk out in front usually which can provide entertainment should you require. Second, the service. I've been here on numerous occasions and almost always had a server who was extremely attentive each time. The one time a friend and I ended up waiting what seemed too long for our meal, a manager overheard us talking about how long it had been and gave us each a free slice of cheesecake without us even complaining. Lastly, the location. It's a good place downtown and when you have a group of out-of-towners who want food they're familiar with or they're chain restaurant type folks this is a pretty good place to go.
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Gary K.
The cheesecake and the service were good. The food was mediocre and overpriced. With all that money they're pulling in on overpriced food you'd think they would splurge on some water glasses which for some strange reason comes in a beer mug that's seen better days.
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Fernando G.
the assembly lines continues ... and with it, the style of service. not sure if i could say good things about the feel of quality customer services regards this particular outlet. what i do know is that the dynamics of service is so monotone and unpolished that i may one day just order my food to go. food is amazing tho ... as is the cheese and as are their drinks. enough said!
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Jasmine T.
I want to live here... not near here, but here! The interior is beautiful and we got to sit in a huge booth. We got a seat pretty quickly, but we had to wait for our server forever... it must a been a busy night. He did bring water and bread eventually. I love it when restaurants have warm bread. The breads were wonderfully soft. Since we had gorged on seafood earlier, I was only here for cheesecake. Each of us got a different cheesecake, so I got to sample a few. I ordered the Red Velvet Cheesecake... when the heck am I ever gonna see that kind again? My fiance got the Dulce de Leche one, one friend got the Tiramisu one and another got the peanut butter one. The Red Velvet one was a layer of cake, a layer of cheesecake, another layer of cake, another layer of cheesecake and a thick layer of icing. This was good... Everything just worked so well together! The cake was the right colour and moist. The icing was different from the cheesecake. I made a huge mistake of reading the Nutritional List... eeps, I will have to do serious diet penance for this one. Dulce de Leche was awesome! The cheesecake is how I always imagined perfect cheesecake to be with a hint of caramel. The whip cream with nuts makes it even better. I could only eat half. My fiance could only eat half. There was no way I was wasting this, so I scooped it into the takeaway container and brought it back to our hotel. I even got some forks. I should have set my alarm so I could eat it in the middle of the night.
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Adelina W.
I was really surprised by the food here. I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory and have been avoiding it in my travels to the states. I ordered a chicken burger and it was delicious. It was piled so hight I had difficulties eating it. The fries were SO good. There was the perfect crunch to potato ratio and it was well seasoned. My dining companion had a burger and that was really good as well. Their house salad is just average. Service was average. We were there just after the lunch crowd and it was difficult to get the attention of our server. I think we tried to get the attention of our server for at least 10 minutes before someone noticed and directed him our way. Portions are huge and I couldn't finish it. I was so stuffed and couldn't order any dessert. Next time I'm in the city, I'm so there to try their cheesecake!
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Gigi K.
'Nuff said. Its busy a lot because of the location to the convention center. I would recommend that you make reservations for any meal if there is a convention. Prices are high in comparison to other nearby options
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K D.
I've been to The Cheesecake Factory's other locations and thoroughly enjoyed my experience, however this Pike Street in Seattle location was not one of those times. I ordered one of my go-to dishes - Shrimp with Angel Hair - and I was sorely disappointed. The service was fine, our waitress friendly but the food was just not up to par. The shrimp was flavorful and juicy with yummy spices but the angel hair pasta was over cooked. It was mush and it kept sticking to my teeth. I took about 2 small bites before I decided it was just not worth it to even reorder. When the waitress came back to take our plates and saw that mine was completely full, she didn't even bother to ask why. I thought that was a little rude because then I wasn't even given a chance to give feedback. Besides the waitress being nice, it was a not a pleasant experience.
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John G.
One of the better of the chain I have ever visited. Nice ultra-modern design. Entered for lunch and was seated promptly. Was visiting Seattle attending a convention and this location is only one block from the convention center. We both ordered salads. I had the cobb while my colleague had the vegetable. My salad was very good. Crisp and tasty with generous sprinkled blue cheese. Yum. Recommended for all to check out.
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Dana D.
I hate to admit it, but I do like this place. I'm not a fan of franchise restaurants, or large menus BUT, the food is great and reasonably priced.
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Jen G.
We Love this place!!!! We came in for lunch, and returned that night for dessert for dinner!!! The staff are amazing - the food was amazing - we loved it!! Have the MEATLOAF - omg - to die for
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Heather L.
Loved there new skinnylicious menu. The lettuce wrap tacos are amazing and the flatbread with pears, pecans, cheese and rucola was to die for. Waiters are very busy and not always attentive, but the place is pretty packed.
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Sharon T.
I work downtown and love it for lunch or dinner. Always good food and a really large menu with lots of variety. HUGE portions - great for leftovers or share a dinner. My favorite is the "homemade" meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes ... yummm! I've always had good service - friendly, attentive, and they know their menu (which is quite a feat since it's so large). And of course ... the cheesecake is fabulous. Again ... so many choices. I always think I'll have dessert, but seldom have room for it after the big dinner. So it's my go-to place downtown for dessert after an event. The ambiance with their lighting is especially lovely in the evenings.
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J. A.
We had a very good time, great service, fantastic food, not too loud, fast serve, prices not too high, everything was good. The service lady was happy and bubbly and went way beyond expectations. We had a service dog with us and she brought a bowl of water for her. A small amount of leftovers were discarded by mistake (we had asked for a bag), so they cooked the whole dish again and gave us an entire second entree serving to take home! The Seattle store is a neat place. Lavishly decorated. Could not have been better. The cheesecake fulfilled our expectations. It was our first visit to this restaurant. Oh, they do not take reservations, despite what it says on Yelp's profile. We got there at 5 pm on a Monday and did not have to wait long. Later on, there were a lot of people waiting.
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Inger L.
Went for my husband's birthday (our daughter's favorite restaurant). Bread was super. Waiter was great; loved the French accent! Chicken and sun-dried tomato pasta dish was OK. Others in the group liked their food; bang-bang chicken/shrimp and barbecue hamburger. Atmosphere is nice and it is clean, which really matters to me. Watch the floor if you are in heels.....the tile is slick!
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Christine R.
This is a review for the bar area only. Drink service is quick and efficient and since we ordered their namesake, they did it justice!!! My girlfriends and I ordered the Oreo Cheesecake, vanilla bean cheesecake and their red velvet cheesecake. They were so delicious- although my favorite Cheesecake hales from Juniors Cheesecake from NYC- and thank goodness they now deliver!! I'm only giving it 3 starts because, at times it did seem they had forgotten us, and again- we were sitting in the bar- it seemed our waitress wanted to shoo us away and get it set up for other dinners. Overall cheesecake was good- not mouth watering, tonguetasmic tasting- but if you're in the area worth trying- not sure the long waits would warrant a visit here, but def worth a visit.
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Sonya L.
The Cheesecake Factory is overrated, in my opinion. I'm really not a huge fan of this place. I guess I don't see the point in waiting at least 30 minutes (usually much longer) for huge portions of overpriced, mediocre food. True, the menu is filled with page after page of food options (even the pickiest person on earth could find something here), but everything I've ever eaten here has been just disappointing. I'd rather they have less items that tasted better. I had the crab cake sandwich last time, which was okay but very dry. Tarter sauce was supposed to accompany the sandwich, but the cup on the side of my plate instead contained honey mustard, which I never had the opportunity to swap for the appropriate sauce. I ate the sandwich sauceless, which is likely why I found it to be so dry. The fries were fairly good (with the addition of plenty of salt), but that's about it. The price of around $14 seemed a bit high to me, but that's probably because I was so disappointed. The cheesecake here is fine. I've never been disappointed, though I haven't eaten it very many times. I do like that they have lots of choices of cheesecake, although that makes it harder to choose which to eat! Overall, I don't ever come here unless someone else suggests it or my group of friends is going here. It's just not a place I seek out.
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Maxi G.
My husband and I ate at the Cheesecake Factory for the first time last night and while the staff was very nice the food was only ok. I had the salmon special, which came in a wine sauce and had some veggies and mashed potatoes on the side. It tasted better than my husband's fried shrimp platter, which seemed to be the processed shrimp that you find in the frozen food isle. Both entrees were around $20. One thing that really bothered us both, was that the silverware is placed directly on the table, instead of on a napkin or plate that keeps it off the dirty table surface. While tables are wiped down between customer use, don't fool yourself, there is no disinfecting going on with that process. The cheesecake was delicious.
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Polly C.
Had the avocado egg roll (fried) - there were about 5-6 pieces...lots of avocado and the sundried tomatoes. Great combination of flavors! Great appie! Again, had to get the jalapeno pasta - smaller portion and felt that this time's order was spicier compared to last time. Really full after and didn't have time for dessert. Must try different cheesecakes next time!
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Isabel A.
MISO SALMON. enough said. get it.
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J C.
I ordered two cheese cakes to go. The cashier was rude and unfriendly. She forgot to put forks in my bag, (not even ask me if I need one.) I returned to the store and asked for forks. She handed me spoons. I said I need forks instead of spoons. She said " I don't have a fork" in a bitchy way. It seems like she is not happy working there and treated customers badly. It was her on Friday night as well when I ordered caked. Both experiences were TERRIBLE!!!!!.. I saw the name on the receipt.. Her name is Mandy J.... I was so disappointed about her service!!!!!
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Bryan C.
Prices are a bit high for the quality of the food. Is it pretty darn good? Yes it is. Is it GREAT? I wouldn't say so. A lot of times the pasta sauces are not that great (especially the Jambalaya, it would be very oily, or the red sauce pastas would be "under-sauced" if you know what I mean). Deserts are good though. Cheesecakes are INCREDIBLY RICH!!! The chocolate cake is nice too. The 3-star rating should be a 3.5-3.75 star rating if that was an option; lost stars due to pasta quality and prices (basically their prices indicate they think their food is better than it really is).
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Ross M.
The entree I ordered (Caramel Chicken) was the smallest I have ever received at Cheesecake. The bread was not fresh. My major complaint is that the wait staff and bartenders are not friendly. Customers are an intrusion on their visiting time with each other: talking about the Super Bowl, shopping, etc. Even their manager was spending her time chatting with the waiters - who were all watching and betting on the Super Bowl. I'm sorry I was wasting their time. Next time I won't tip 20%!
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Heather J.
This seems to be a favorite of many people visiting downtown Seattle and often ends up being our stop off before or after and event. The menu is huge, making it hard to decide what to eat, but usually something can be found for everyone. Many people come just for the cheesecake, but the food is decent as well. It can be very crowded and service often takes longer than expected, so be forewarned if you are in a rush. I almost always end up spending more than I intend to, but I do appreciate the free bread with dinner. I'm a huge fan of sourdough and the brown bread is delicious as well which is slightly sweet. I much enjoyed my white bean hummus, but would have appreciated knowing in advance that the flatbread had parmesan on it. Grilled artichokes were tasty as well, but there is another local place whose I enjoy more. My friends Asian style tacos looked pretty tasty as well. While I don't ever actively seek this place out I don't mind eating here when others suggest it. I appreciate that it has later hours than some of the other places in the neighborhood.
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Angel E.
Avocado Eggrolls..with Tamarind dipping sauce. OMG Its the best thing on earth. I don't even care that there are a million calories in them. Ill eat the the entire plate if someone does not wrestle one away from me. There just THAT good. The menu is huge as are the portions. If you have even an average appetite plan to share or take a lot home with you. If you are there during the dinner hours and are shocked by prices on what you know you wont be able to finish, you can ask for a lunch portion which is slightly smaller and less expensive. I know its the Cheesecake Factory and I do love cheesecake but I almost never get a slice. Its so expensive ($8.00+) and in my opinion the food is whats good here not the cheesecake. They do have a ton of choices to choose from but im a classic cheesecake person and their classic is not dense enough for me. Its not a NY cheesecake its softer and almost jelly like. Lots of vegetarian items to choose from. Always a plus in my book :)
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Ashley P.
My daughter and I just got back from this location. She had alfredo and I got a few of the small plates. Ahi tuna tartar, chicken samosas, and crispy crab cake. With a drink and 2 desserts it came out to 54$. It was worth it. The menu is ridiculously large and it took me about 15 min to actually read through it all. It was loud and super crowded due to comicon but our server was attentive and the rest of the staff was very friendly. Going back soon.
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Lena L.
A chain restaurant, so expect the usual chain type food quality. The dessert is what its famous for. The inside of the building was great, very beautiful.Excellent lighting for an evening romantic dinner. My date and I had a great time hanging out and the server was a nice guy who suggested a few more places for us to venture to. As every other place in Seattle serves, the Cheescake in Seattle also serves sourdough bread, but thank goodness for the brown pumperknickel bread that is sweeter. I love buttering my dinner bread, so this is important to me. The bread for a 3 out of 10 for me. I have to mention that the crab and artichoke dip was nasty. it tasty bland, overly cream cheesy, and i needed to add quite a bit of pepper to continue eating it. The one very cool thing was the building and location. it must cost a mimllion to lease out that property in the middle of downtown Seattle.
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Chad Y.
Ok, Cheesecake Factory often get's rave reviews from people for their cheesecake. Don't get me wrong..it is definitely good (just don't look at the calorie content)! That being said, I don't like to frequent places that has long waits and won't take reservations. Also, their menu is huge! We are talking BIG! They have a few good menu items such as the deep fried macaroni and fish tacos. Other than that the menu lacks creativity and flavors. It also has HUGE portions, so plan to take some home or have a huge appetite! The service is usually good and is it's one saving grace for me. The servers generally know the menu's well and can help you when you don't know what to get. Also, they are pretty attentive and notice when things are lacking. I think it is a decent place to check out, but personally I'd rather stop by someplace else (preferably with less than an hour wait)!
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Susan W.
Brought husband here today for his first visit, my third. Service was excellent. Restaurant beautiful! I had the fish tacos. Delicious. Hubby had the grilled shrimp club sandwich, also delicious. We each had a beer and got a piece of their pumpkin pecan cheesecake to go. Total bill was $50. A great deal for the good amount of food served in a nice atmosphere. Will go to the Southcenter location next to see how they compare.
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Lilly A.
I rolled into the cheesecake factory yesterday with my boyfriend. I have never been to one before, but I have heard such a huge variety of reactions, good and bad. The wait for our table was not too bad, and our server was very nice! But man, the menu is just pages upon pages upon pages.... can't you condense this? Maybe focus on less? It was a tad overwhelming... by the time I hit the 21st page, I think I forgot everything from the previous pages. I ended up ordering the garlic pasta with shrimp (which may I add, ended up being 4 pieces of shrimp for 4 dollars more.... which I think is ridiculous), which was alright... but there was nothing special about it. Was the experience truly worth it for a plate of pasta that must be over 1,500 calories? I'm not quite sure, however, my boyfriend has gotten a good kick out of devouring his burger and then telling everyone how he ate over 1,300 calories in one meal. Also, what seems to be a theme: one of the hostesses dropped a plate on the ground and then picked it up and put it back in with the stack of plates in the cabinet, which I thought was strange......ly gross.
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Kyla C.
So I've been to Palomino a million times and since we were going downtown for a movie, we decided to mix it up and go to the Cheesecake Factory instead...weird choice for me but cheesecake is one of my weaknesses I must admit. I haven't been here in years and was disappointed to find their thousand page menu still in rotation. Who needs every menu item they could ever think of?? It's just overwhelming and not necessary. And the portions are gigantic!! Thanks for contributing to America's obesity problem Cheesecake Factory! The food is nothing to rave about. My husband and I split some appetizers and salad (salad was good, corn cakes were smothered in way too much sauce!) The cheesecake is still in the fridge because we were full from splitting 3 things but I'm sure it will be delish. Overall, go here for the cheesecake, eat in the bar (unless you like waiting in line for 30+ minutes for a table, ridiculous!!), don't expect much from the food and try not to look up, the atmosphere is just weird and doesn't make sense. I think I've had my fill of this place for the next decade or so!
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J K.
I had a couple good experiences here when it first opened, then I had a few bad experiences recently -- and I'm not one of those biased people who hates chains. The food is terrible. I'm sorry to say that. I don't want to be mean. But it is. The menu looks good, the food looks good, but the food does not taste good.
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Helen N.
I went with a few friends on a Saturday afternoon and they were decently packed and well staffed. We didn't make any reservations and we only had to wait a little while for a booth. The service was pretty good, appropriately timed the a waitress came for drink orders and then for our food order. Although there was one awkward moment when Parmesan was shredded into my water. The food was nothing to brag about. I had a medium factory burger and it took me a few second to realize it was mine when it came to the table. It was pretty red and medium rare at best (perfect after two minutes of microwave at home) and my friends noticed it too. Eat the fries were like McDonald fries; eat it hot and now. I shared a slice of the tiramisu cheesecake, that at least was good. Overal, I can't complain, there was cheesecake involved.
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Cristelle J.
Red Velvet Cheesecake = love After watching another riveting episode of true life the roommates and I headed downtown to get dinner at the cheesecake factory. Now I guess I should of expected the type of food being served here since it is a chain, and a chain that makes it's employees wear khaki pants and white t-shirts (uhm were not in the Hamptons people!). We ordered the blue cheese pear pizza, crab cakes, onion rings and a plethora of cheesecake. The cheesecakes were delicious especially the red velvet as for the entrees they were banal. nothing too exciting nothing above what i expected.
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S. Alicia S.
It is my personal belief that the most significant meals are those that transpire on the first day of the year. It sets the stage for the year ahead. So I decided to go health conscientious at a mass-market food chain. The Cheesecake Factory - Seattle on New Years Day was packed. And it seemed that a lot of people had the same mindset. The waitress told me the Salads, Weight Management and Pasta menu items seemed to be top sellers of the afternoon. I went for a simple vegetarian meal for dinner with Coke Zero. The Incredible Eggplant Sandwich came with sweet potato fries. And instead of getting a small house salad, the side dish of snow peas sounded really good. That side of snow peas was the best idea ever. It came sauteed in sesame oil with julienne carrots and zucchini. Dinner as a whole looked and tasted so fresh and luxuriant. I was shocked happy. And I was too full to even think about cheesecake. But it was the first day of the year spent at the Cheesecake Factory. So I got a slice of Banana Cream Cheesecake to-go for a late dessert at home. Utterly divine.
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Michelle W.
Excellent downtown foodie delight, right next to the theater, so enjoy both. Tall ceilings, glass everywhere, just a lot of fun for not too much money. Loved the pizza between the three of us and a scrumptious cheesecake each to enjoy. Ambience was amazing. Just a beautiful restaurant.
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Lor B.
Yes. I'm dining at a chain. and I actually like it. ALOT. I've dined here just a few days ago - but was also here last month. It was consistently good. Here's what we found best: Salisbury steak (tastes better than it sounds on the menu), meatloaf (good if you are craving this, bistro shrimp pasta -(light and a nice twist with the battered shrimp), ask to keep the cream light. the best part of the experience was the kid's menu -- my son goes to town with the bow tie pasta in alfredo sauce - there are other options to choose as well - but he loves this. (they come in big servings, so you'll have enough for lunch the next day). Cheesecake in my opinion was too sweet (we had the snickers). the place is packed and full of groups. It makes sense when you have a book of a menu! I'll be sure to update when I find more dishes that are noteworthy. Service was swift and drinks are big. I don't know how any one can NOT bring a home a doggie bag here?? I'm a fan. a closet-one. but a fan nonetheless :)
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Sarah D.
Blech. This is corporate schlock food at it's best. There was way too much food and none of it had much flavor at all. Funny enough, we were thinking the same thing as a previous reviewer, that the menu was like a place on Kitchen Nightmares. I think Gordon Ramsey has a good take on this - less on the menu and do it really well. Service was ok and cheesecake itself was ok (cheesecake is like pizza and sex, even when not that good, it's still good). The price was also pretty steep for the quality. They could make way less food and have better ingredients and the prices would still cover their costs.
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Glenn C.
Same menu as the rest of the chain. Was surprised the seafood is not local. Dishes were less spicy than the same chain in LA, DC or Cincinnati. My wife had the white bean chili soup which she had before. This had lots of rice and little taste; totally different than previous occasions. I had the Chicken Madiera which was right on but the potatoes were definitely lacking in flavor; again different than other locations. Caesar salad was OK at best; again disappointing since we expected it to be like the rest of the chain.
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Bleu Media Group L.
Too crowded for me, so I just ordered takeout. I like the one in Tukwila better.
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Alice C.
While I went with a group of tourists who gagged at the thought of eating sashimi and really good sushi, there is a reason for the kind of mild disgust that awashed over me upon entering. The interior made me think of a mall food court- cheesy, half assed with weird lighting and some neon. Staff was nice and friendly enough (I mean, come on. Anyone doing customer service-food relations at the Cheesecake Factory probably isnt going to be the happiest, right?), the fact that I saw the same waitress (not mine) adjust food with her bare hands on her way to several tables made me sick. I work in the food/service industry... I know how much crap comes into contact with your hands... Viewing this made me swear to never come again. Portions are huge, food is mediocre, and the cheesecake made me wish I was on my way to the Big Apple to get some of the real stuff (the stuff that two teenagers and a grown man couldnt put a dent in).
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Debbie H.
Took my daughter in law here for her birthday (at her request). She had the Louisiana Chicken Pasta while I opted for the Chicken Marsalla and my son went for the Herb Encrusted Salmon, Shrimp & Mashed Potato. Everything was delicious but the portions were huge (we took half of each meal home) and I really couldn't believe the calorie counts. Wow!!!! It was good - just not 100% sure it was THAT good. While my son went for the apple crisp and ice cream, the girls had cheesecake. I really wanted the Pumpkin one I saw on my menu but when I ordered it, I was told it was not yet available. My second choice was the Vanilla Bean and I have to say that I wasn't overly impressed with it. Ash's white chocolate raspberry truffle WAS good.
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Sean K.
What do I have to do to not have the waiter say "that's a lot of food, you sure you want that?" Seriously... everything at cheesecake is a lot of food! I had a beet salad, and a burrito. It's a lot of food. I get it. The beet salad is tiny, but what can I do about the burrito? PS, I finished it all. Loved when he said "you going to have some desert", and I said no. He responds by saying "I didn't think so". Hey, save me the commentary, and just me dinner. Thanks!
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Dee D.
While I normally get Evelyn's Pasta - I decided to try something new: the Louisiana Chicken Pasta. It had strips of parmesan crusted chicken (which was very crispy!) served with mushrooms, peppers and onions in a "spicy New Orleans sauce". While I can't quite put my finger on what constitutes a spicy New Orleans sauce, I know cajun plays a big part of it. I love the Cheesecake Factory pastas because they are never drowning in sauce. It is a bit of a pet peeve of mine when I go to restaurants and my pasta resembles soup. I also loved the bowtie pasta used partially because it held the flavour of the sauce and veggies well but also because it's really cute.
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Tallon C.
You don't go for the food, it's the cheesecake you go for. They have the absolute best cheesecake ever I swear. This particular Cheesecake Factory is usually packed with people though. The food is good, but for the prices I guess could be better. I am in it for the cheesecake.
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Carolina R.
every time i come, it gets worse. experience one: server doesnt bring bread, we had to ask for it she takes it after we tell her we were still eating it food took long and she didnt say why.. it wasnt that packed drinks were horrible, too light for the price cheesecake was good food was mediocre, and very very dry experience two: server brings bread but not water after we asked for it only brings half of us water forgets half the order and half of that half wasnt even written down my beverage came out half filled, like actually with all the ice and liquid in this cup it only got to half the cup itself. food comes out an hour after we order cheesecake comes out half hour after we asked for it took twenty minutes to get the tab, another 25 to get our card back. and the food was worse than before, i got the same plate. taste is not consistent here. which is a shame because you would expect it, for the size and location, to be better at this. the bellevue location is by far the best cheesecake factory i have been to
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John L.
I had the factory burger it is a simple burger with grilled onions cheddar cheese and tomato. How you serve a burger with cheese and not melt the cheese is just wrong and how about toast the roll while you are at it so it is a cold roll a cold tomato and a cold piece of cheese and a soon to be cold burger and another thing I hate the service by committee I don't want one person to take my order another to bring my drink the none English speaking busboy brings my food and my waiter coming by later with "is everything ok" I am thinking who the hell are you? I am over this place and the chain thing in general later.
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Bushra R.
i am a huge fan of cheesecake factory, whenever I get a chance to eat out this is my place to go. There is always something for everyone. The only problem I cam across at their other locations was the service quality. However, the other day my friend and I went to this particular location and was blown away by our waiter's service. This made my Cheesecake Factory experience even better! :)
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Joshua B.
Besides the long wait to be seated I love the huge variety of choices on the menu. Great food especially the avocado eggrolls.
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Eunice K.
I don't know what to say about this place. I've had good and bad experiences with it. But the good experience was because my boyfriend went to high school with our waiter, so she was really nice to us. This was probably awhile ago, actually, it was I think March when I went. I was hanging out with my friend and her two other friends. They're really picky eaters so we decided on the cheesecake factory. My God. I was incredibly pissed that night. We waited 15 minutes for a table, not too bad. We were sat down, then another group of people sat down next to us about 5 minutes later? We had the same waitress, but for some reason she gave the group next to us their water first and took their order first. I flipped one when this happened. Shouldn't it be first come first serve? When we finally received our waters, I asked for a straw. It never came. The service was horrible. I'm not too sure whether to say it was because we were young looking (we were all 21, but we often get mistaken for 16-18) Or whether the quality of customer service has gone down. The only redeeming factor is my mom loves the cheesecake here. I will never ever come back here again. Except to get my mom some cheesecake to go whenever she craves it. Hahahahahaha
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Jerome B.
I don't care that the cheesecake factory is a franchise, their food and service at the downtown seatle location was perfect. I had my 20th birthday there, and I had invited about 45 people to come to dinner at the factory. I was really stressed about it, but the people at the cheesecake factory were really helpful in trying to make my night a great one. Although I told them about 45 people, only about 35 people managed to show up, so they were happily able to accomodate the number of people that I had. Their service was excellent. THe food there was great too. I LOVE their pasta and cheesecake... yum! I would greatly recommend this place.
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Aaron E.
I really think Cheesecake Factory has something on the menu for everyone (it is, after all, 2309289304 pages long). Sure, the food isn't great, but it's not necessarily bad, either. The wait can be long, but you can usually find an open spot at the bar, or the table right by the bar. For a while two of my friends came here pretty frequently. We were in love with the Avocado Egg Rolls and the Navajo Sandwich. We would split the Egg Rolls, each order a sandwich, each have a coke and split a piece of cheesecake (the total, divided by 3 with a tip was $17 or so... very reasonable IMO). The Egg Rolls are some of the better Avocado Egg Rolls. They're tasty, fatty and delicious. The dipping sauce is sweet and the strands of fried air (white, tiny noodle looking things) that come in a mound as a garnish are tasty. Haha. Yes, we ate the fried air. The Navajo Sandwich is what I order 99.5% of the time I come here. It's a generous piece of fry bread filled with grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, lettuce and a slather of a mayonnaise type sauce. Sure, I've had better sandwiches before, but it's always comforting and I know exactly what to expect. I've had other dishes like the pastas, burgers and fish and chips and have to say the only thing I really recommend would be the Fish and Chips... the batter they use fries quite nicely and they're crispy on the outside and hot on the inside. The fries are also winners. But really, everyone comes here for the cheesecake, right? Right! They have every flavor possible and I think it'd be really hard for someone not to find something to their liking. Personally, I'm a big fan of their white chocolate, raspberry cheesecake which is tangy from the berries, sweet, but not too sweet and a light, fluffy texture. If you're looking for convenience, decent service and lots of options, Cheesecake Factory is a place for you. The portions are huge and are reasonably priced and if you leave hungry, well, there's something wrong with you!
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Ema C.
The Cheesecake Factory was able to make the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich with no cheese/dairy and it was still tasty! Granted, I've never had a slice of cheesecake here but their mushroom sandwich and french fries are YUMMY! With my lactose intolerance, I find it awesome that I can eat here because they were still able to make a delicious sandwich dairy-free! :) If you're over 21 and it's packed as hell, you can get a seat in the bar area and still order food there. Just make sure it's for a party of 2 at the most.
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Tierra D.
We went to the Cheesecake Factory last weekend. I had the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and it's probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant and since we got back home all I can think about is this pasta! I can't wait to go back! The Key Lime cheesecake is to die for. Now if they'd just put a Cheesecake Factory down in Olympia I'd be all set!
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Manuela A.
this place is really fun to go too, i came here on my 21st birthday with my mom and sister and have a margarita :) the staff is always friendly and food is delicious, try one of their skinny salads, it's really yummy :)
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Elizabeth B.
In general, I would give Cheesecake Factory about 3 stars, but this location has disappointed me one too many times to deserve any more than 1 star. My biggest pet peeve is that they can't seem to grasp the basic concept of bringing the appetizer BEFORE the entree. I usually get between 0-2 minutes to eat my salad before trying to squeeze the next plate onto the table. Complaints have been met with a unconvincing "sorry," a blank stare, and my favorite, "You told me you wanted them at the same time" (when I hadn't even been asked). Next time I was at the Bellevue location, I actually asked if the CF policy had changed to bringing apps and entrees at the same time, and was met with a horrified, "That should never happen." But sure enough, yesterday, in Seattle, I had only a minute to eat a salad before the pasta came. To be fair, I think the server forgot to put in my order, since everyone else in my party got their appetizers some minutes earlier and I had to ask him where my salad was. No matter how good a meal is (and CF's are usually decent, if not great), when you're made to race through an appetizer to keep your entree from getting cold, it's never a good meal experience. The servers at CF are normally very friendly and helpful, but yesterday we had a very rude waiter. He aggressively pushed us to order more food for every course, acted like he'd been slapped when my friend chose "no dressing" on her side salad, and then argued with me for several minutes about my friend's raw apple crisp. She didn't want to make a fuss about the fact that her dessert had huge globs of runny, uncooked dough in it, and so I finally decided to let it go, but I've never had a waiter be so unhelpful and combative. My friend's husband had a nice philosophy for tipping him, though: For bad service, never stiff a waiter on the tip; they'll just think you're a jerk. Instead, give them a really small tip; then they'll now it was because THEY were a jerk.
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Brian G.
Had a bit of an unfortunate instance with service when I was in here a few months back, don't need to go into details, it was a mistake, it happens. What's important is what came after. After complaining, I was personally contacted by Lucas, the manager, and he apologized, gave some context to what happened, and furthered his apology with a gift card to be used at any cheesecake factory. He was very friendly and professional, and after we talked, I ended up feeling a little bad for complaining in the first place, since the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. The food is pretty great! Not the most brilliant cuisine ever, but hey, it's huge portions, reasonably priced, and has a nice, varied menu. Breakfast is awesome here, too.
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JP P.
Huge portion. hard to finish a plate. And what's the deal with cheesecake? Maybe it's me I'm just not a big fan of it. Wait is always long... too long for a decent plate of meal but I like the atmosphere... won't hurt to visit once a while.
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Jando S.
Chain ridden, fat driven establishments like these were the reason why I avoided the Portland location for the longest time, but it wasn't until someone lured me into the Seattle location that I decided to sell my soul to the cheesecake devil. The big restaurant is spacious and full of a wait staff who are cringing to serve you. My first impression was how amazed I was over the eclectic menu that had a little bit of everything from Italian specialties to Spanish tapas to phad thai. Clearly they're looking to appease just about everyone and I've been most pleased with their Sunday Brunch and Hungarian Beef Goulash. Prices are about as spendy as a Caribbean resort. I could've purchased a new furniture set for the living room for our group with the high price tags per meal item. At least the $10 quesadillas taste good. The highlights are always the dessert as it is their main specialty. Clearly the West Coast version of Junior's Cheesecake has the upper hand as the vanilla bean cheesecake was one of the best I've had! It was creamy, had an amazing texture, was extremely fresh and probably would've killed me if I had another order.
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Lanny K.
Um... APPARENTLY it's now the LAW to provide patrons with a nutritional guide. WHAT THE HELL?! I do NOT want to know that my more-than generous helping of mediocre pasta is 3400 calories. I just DON'T. NOR Am I interested in the fun fact of how many calories is in that slice of cheesecake I am now NOT going to get (by the way, it was 1400) If I'd eaten all my food and cheesecake, I would have had a five THOUSAND calorie dinner. That's fucking gross. I'm never eating here again. It was fine to indulge when I was oblivious and could pretend it was all calorie free. There's nothing left. The food isn't worth it. I really hate chain restaurants, but I stopped in for convenience. Forgive me food gods, I have sinned. P.S. I saw Derek Jeter here once last summer. He is a megadouche. So... there you go.
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Charlotte S.
Normally I don't have an issue at cheesecakes factory however today my mother and I waited a longer then average amount of time for our drinks. Our food was also late out due to being taken to the wrong table. There was a shift change in the middle of our meal at which time we discovered that our original waitor hadn't notified our new waitress of a to-go order we had placed so it never got started. When she retook the order she told is we couldn't have onion rings which the original waiter neglected to tell us and when I finally got home across town and my boyfriend open his container we discovered someone else's order. Which was also not very tasty. I'm very disappointed in today's experience and probably wont be back for awhile.
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Mary M.
I love The Cheesecake Factory but just not on a crowded Saturday night. Wait was about 30 minutes since we forgot to make reservations. Server was awesome. Loved the buffalo blast but our cajun jambalaya pasta didn't taste like the the past 5 times I've had it. It was just lacking sauce, spice and maybe too much pasta or water in the pasta? We informed the server and he brought out more sauce which turned it from bad to eatable. The cheesecake is always amazing so we shared a slice of that. So I would recommend coming during the non peak hour where the cooks are not rushed and can put some TLC in your food.
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Stephen J.
I was here on Sunday for lunch and I had one of the best meals of my life. I ate the grilled salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli along with whole wheat and french bread. It was fantastic. I washed it down with a drink, I forget the name, from the cocktail menu. Every was excellent. It was crowded so I sat in the lounge. It was my fourth time eating here and I have had no complaints. It can get crowded so be patient. While waiting they will give you a pager that goes off when your table is ready. The prices can get high and the cocktails are overpriced, but very good. I don't drink very often, usually only once or twice a year, but I was pleased with the drink I had. Oh and the waiters are very nice and friendly.
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A ..
Okay I can't even believe I'm reviewing this but it was a pretty funny night. Went here with a bunch of friends before going to see Cloverfield across the street. The giant try-everything group appetizer was good as were the drinks, except the mint julep only because my tongue doesn't like Whiskey...yet. We should have stopped there. But no, we all ordered food and out of the five of us two of our meals were completely inedible. Mine was a freakin salt lick and it was just chicken pasta, one of the easiest things in the world. eww. Anyways so the food sucked and made us all feel sick but we stumbled to the theater and the sign at the box office pretty much read: Due to the nature of this movie's blair witch-esque filming techniques, If you are sensitive to motion sickness, pregnant, old, blahblah do not see this movie. Basically if you've eaten too much bad food and washed it down with tons of cheesecake for the love of god do not see this movie. Of course we accepted the challenge and OH GOD. I wanted to explode like that girl in the contamination tent. Point being: Cheesecake factory as bad as Cloverfield. Do not combine due to risk of explosive stomach.
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Kim S.
OVERPRICED. Food was not worth it for a 45 minute wait and then receiving our food with ingredients we specifically asked to omit. The service was average. The only thing they have going for them is the cheesecake. The atmosphere is like you're in a Vegas hotel.
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Maribel C.
One of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. The food is terribly disgusting. The dishes are gargantous and the bill, not worth it. Not even a cheesecake can save them.
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ira g.
I always loved their Shrimp Bistro Pasta and Chicken Madeira. In fact, i just had dinner there and it was a great dinner. Me and my family loved the atmosphere and service. This is a regular dining stop for us.
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Zarah M.
Gorgeous restaurant, huge selection. I enjoy their pizzas and cobb salads. The cheesecakes - DIVINE. I also like their apple dumpling with sides of vanilla icecream. This place is beautiful and the servers very , very nice. Large portions! Photos soon!
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Ria D.
Cheescake factory is always busy. Seems like you always have to wait to be seated unless you come at a lucky time. The food is alright but I like their cheesecake :)
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Mindy H.
I came here for my birthday. I went on a weekday, so it was a lot less crowded than usual. If you're going to go on a day that's often busy, I don't see why you're going to complain about waiting long unless it's your first time there and you didn't know. You chose to go there, and I'm betting you knew it would be a long wait. Boo hoo. The service was friendly and quick. Our first server went on break, and the replacement was horrid. She didn't smile and she was snappy, but the other two servers we encountered and our original were just awesome. There was one specific dude who was just freakishly funny. The food came fast. Selection is nuts, but I feel like everything in each category is about the same just altered slightly. The only thing that bothers me is that their Cheesecake menu doesn't list prices of each cake slice, only a range at the very end. I hate cheesecake,but I quite liked theirs. Now, for a nutrition freak like me, I about died when I saw the nutritional menu. Most of my friends and I only finished about half the plates though. And when you're eating out, what do you really expect? The cheesecake is the real thing you have to worry about in terms of nutritional value. Those slices are huge. And they are so, so bad for you. I shared one and I still felt so guilty. Price was average for the size and considering that it is dinner and you are eating out. The interior works for both casual and dressy. You could go in there with jeans and a tee shirt or in a dress (like we all did) and you'd still fit right in. And since it was my birthday, they gave me a little sundae. It was absolutely delicious. And they sang a song. It was embarrassing, but the waiter that I absolutely adore? He made me laugh so hard during the song with his unique personality, it was worth it. The waitress also gladly gave us separate checks, and remembered what all nine of us each ordered. I don't know if she wrote it on her pad or not, but if she didn't, maaaaaan what is she doing waiting tables with that kind of memory? I can pretty much say that when I get a legit job again, I will be coming here more often than just a couple times a year. Oh, and the leftovers taste delicious. Just .. don't get the four cheese pasta if you're expecting to take it home and eat it the next day. My best friend did, and she slept over. She microwaved it to eat and the cheese was just ... a disgusting clump.
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Christopher H.
I don't know what else I can add to 100+ reviews and the fact that the place is, after all, a Cheesecake Factory. Just like every other one in the world, they feature a huge menu of slightly above mediocre food served in gigantic portions. Their cheesecake is very good, but that of course assumes you still have room for dessert when you're done with dinner.
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Matt R.
Plus 5 stars for awesome cheesecake. Expensive? Yes. Regardless of cost, I dare you to not find a good flavor on their extensive cheesecake menu. If you can't find one, we have to talk. Minus one star for the wait. Their dinners and meals aren't that good. Definitely not worth an hour-plus wait. Eat somewhere else and get a slice of cheesecake to go. Minus yet another star for their menu. I'm a fan of variety, but their menu is overkill. You've got fish tacos, pasta, salad, steak, Thai, and burgers all duking it out on the same menu. And those few foods I listed are just the tip of the iceberg. I always doubt myself after I order. "Did I do the right thing? That other meal a couple pages after what I got sounded pretty good also." Seriously, their menu is like an excessively long (and bad) short story with no satisfying ending in sight.
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Tony Y.
I went here a couple times several years ago and had good experiences. We went here with a group of friends last night. Of course it was very busy on a Saturdays night, with tons of people waiting in the lobby and outside but I was impressed on how fast they got us a table, the last coulpe times I went it was the same way. They tell us 35-50 minutes, and we get seated in 10 minutes. I hear stories that it can take an hour plus, I guess I was just lucky. The food is great, I always get the Lousiana chicken pasta, very tasty and filling, my lady got beef ribs. They were decent and way overpriced. We split a white chocolate cheesecake and it was pretty good. Service is prompt and friendly. We will probably be back sometime, but its kind of pricey for the type of food you get. Atmosphere is great though. Good for a group of friends or family.
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Vicki K.
Even on an early Monday evening, the wait was LENGTHY. Everytime a new group came in - regardless of the size - the hostess chirped "about fifteen minutes", which must be standard protocol here. We waited at least thirty minutes. The food is predictably good and remarkably quick given how busy they are. Our server, "Daniel" was speedy and accomodating. The avocado egg rolls are a stand-out and, in general, all the portions ginormous. My best advice: Get the yummy appetizers but split entres with another person if you cannot take your leftovers with you. (theater tickets prevented taking anything with us) Sure, it's a chain but if you're going to go to one - and feel like spending 80 bucks on lunch - this is the one to go to.
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Joshua S.
While convenient if you are at the convention center it is probably the least imaginative option for eating out. Beer selection could be a lot better. The food is good and the service is good like you would expect from any Cheesecake Factory. If you are looking for something familiar then this is the place to be.
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H C.
One of the better chains for sure. The menu is huge and there is something for everyone, but because of this the wait is sometimes really long. Get the Farmhouse burger - it's to die for. The strawberry lemonade is also really yummy!
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James S.
Loved the building and the enviroment.. It felt like a vegas restaurant, a short wait followed by a descent meal.. Meatloaf was ok but the 3 slices made me feel like it was worth it..
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Peter P.
I'm a huge fan of cheese cake not so much the cheese cake factory! I mean it's just like claim jumper and spaghetti factory. It's like this, after a hour your food arrives and what do you get? Huge portions of average food.. Just like red robin.
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Kat F.
In theory, I really hate the cheesecake factory. Chain restaurants with giant menus generally underwhelm and when I was dragged here, on the verge of kicking and screaming, I didn't expect to have much of a time to remember. To be fair to my initial opinion, there are still a dozen places that I'd rather eat on a given day. But to be fair to CF (I'm a libra, it's all about the fairness with us) I haven't had a bad meal here. The portions are HUGE. Now, I generally eat my own weight in food each day, but at CF I eat until I am full and then usually have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I'm a fan of the Evelyn's Favorite Pasta (eggplant and sundried tomatoes, among other things) and the fried mac n cheese appetizer (cheesier than the Icon Grill version.) The cheesecake itself is never a bad idea, but I prefer to split a piece because even a half is enough to make me worry about a diabetic coma. The waiters here are fine. Some are nice, helpful, professional; others are nowhere to be found and seemingly reluctant to answer questions about the menu. Whatever, it's what I expect from a chain.
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Dan B.
I've never been so glad to see The Cheesecake Factory before. Lost. Hungry. And in desperate need of food and somewhere to sit. The problem was we didn't know where to go and were afraid of trying some random place. At the same time, we didn't want to settle for some fast food place. So we compromised. The lunch was so so. The Pasta Da Vinci was bland and needed more sauce. The Cuban sandwich suffered because of inferior mustard and funky fast food pickles. It's too bad since the rest of the sandwich was pretty tasty and came with addicting McDonald's type fries. Thank goodness for the fresh strawberry cheesecake. It made this luncheon worthwhile: sweet strawberries, light cheesecake with hints of vanilla, nice graham cracker crust, and airy whipped cream. The Mondavi Cab was also a good find: medium body and good nose. Next time, I'm only ordering desserts and drinks.
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Tiffany W.
Just your standard Cheesecake Factory establishment. My only advice to this place is: GO EASY ON THE BUTTER. I'm always gulping down water by the end of my meal because the food is so freaking oily and salty!
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J C.
The Cheesecake Factory is a different story every time I try it someplace new. Here, it's not that great. In Denver, it's fantastic. In Kansas City, it's amazing... maybe it's just me. The location of this one BLOWS, too, if you're not gonna walk to it.
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Brad F.
The cheesecake is the best outside of New York City. And if you ever go to New York City, do yourself a huge favor and go to Junior's near Times Square. I like the food here too, but it is SO overpriced for the quality. I am not impressed with the service there, and the waits are really, really long. This is obviously not the restaurant's fault, but be aware of it before you go. Your best bet is to get some cheesecake to go from the counter at the front of the restaurant.
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Michelangelo S.
Mom's Bday was a Smashing Success! SITREP A wonderful place to host mom's birthday celebration last night! SETUP We got the outside patio which was great since the boys were rambunctious and loud, but we did not feel self-conscience at all. THE MENU The bread came out in ongoing ample qualities and the sourdough and the black bread were both delicious smother in butter. My spicy Louisiana Parmesan crusted-covered chicken on pasta was delectable, even the leftovers that I had left for tonight. I couldn't finish it because the bowl of clam chowder was fantastic (and I ate all of IT, sopping up every bit with the aforementioned delicious breads!). Mom had a great Tuna-Fish sandwich that was grilled and included a lot of delicious veggies. Everyone elses' pasta and meat dishes were great, including the boy's corn dogs apparently. DESSERT The wait staff & serves came out with a large piece of cheesecake all aflame with some candles and sang my Mammasita "Happy Birthday". And then there was some more cheesecakes and Brownies with Ice cream for us to chow down on! Loved it all THE LOWDOWN A fantastic birthday celebration for my mom!
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Jacqueline C.
Worst Cheesecake Factory experience I've ever had. I mean overall I know that people travel all around to eat here but it has honest gone down. We waited 1 hour, understandable since it's the weekend. Upon being seated down the server greeted us right away. We were ready to order as soon as we were seated since we were hungry. Already a bit upset with the wait, it got a lot worst. The bread took about 20 minutes to get to our table, as it is "cooking" stated the server. We ordered a steak and chicken combo and pasta. They were both extremely salty and tasted really bad. The pasta was dry, and over salted. The steak was not even cooked properly, and every bite seemed like it had more salt than the last. We thought by adding some gravy to it, it'll make things better but it make it worst. We told the server the situation but instead of acting upon it all he knew how to say was "sorry". He did not offer the items to be remade or anything. Feeling upset at that point, we got up, paid the bill and left. Now being that a few hours have passed since our horrible, salty meal.. I'm feeling gross and sick. I don't think he brought this up to the attention of management. Such a big chain should be able to cook proper food and provide better customer service. Maybe the chef was having a bad day or dropped the whole container of salt in but I'm definitely never coming back to this location or any other Cheesecake Factory locations. I do not want to die before I turn 20.
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S N.
Went out to eat here on valentine's day and I must say: best service of my life. I'm so sad I didn't get the waiter's name, he was the nicest person ever. He's hilariously funny, a little sarcastic, yet he always keeps a straight face. If you've had him, you know who i'm talking about. Anyways he was always attentive with asking what we needed: replaced the soda when it was looking flat (so nice right!) got us extra fries and noticed how much I loved the wheat bread that he gave me an entire loaf to take home at the end of the night saying "it's really the little things that will make our days. have a happy valentine's day!" To say I was happy would be an understatement, this was flawless service. hands down the best service and food yet. Please give him our thanks, it definitely made our night.
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Colin S.
Stopped in after work with a friend the other night. I ordered a crown royal and coke from the bar. The coke was super flat. So I asked if they wouldn't mind making me another one. Again, super flat. Ugh. Anyway, ordered a burger and it took us ages to get our food. It wasn't even busy so we didn't understand why it took so long. Our waiter was nice but not super attentive. Don't really think I'll be back.
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Craig L.
Not fine dining but going in, you know what to expect. Big portions, good service, a little pricey. High end of the chain restaurants. We had a garden salad with bleu cheese dressing - it was ok. Had an order of buffalo wings that were better than ok. Wife had the pork chop, green beans, and sweet potato fries. I had bang-bang chicken and shrimp which looked great and tasted good. Big piece of towering chocolate cake for dessert - the best part. Though on the way home (with lots of leftovers), wife said her meal wasn't served hot and I admitted mine wasn't either. Restaurant wasn't crowded nor was our server's section full so not sure why our meals came out luke warm. With an appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert it was certainly in the $31-$60 price range.
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Nash S.
Not a huge fan of the Cheesecake Factory but it is a lot better than the Applebee's, Olive Garden and TGIF kind of chains. Wait time isn't too long. Service is a hit or miss. I like their huge portions and variety of cheesecakes.
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Elyse M.
I hate the cheesecake, it's too sweet. That being said, on the list of places that treat me right, this is at the top. They are so good to me at the end of a long day. The service is extraordinary. The food is genuinely good. Get the fried mac & cheese. You really have no idea what you are missing. I love this location. FIVE STAR SERVICE. Five to my bartender who is always so nice. I'm not a tourist. I'm not after dessert. If you find yourself tired at the end of a long day, let them be good to you too.
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Stacy J.
I came into this location to order food to go to the movie theater. I was directed by the nice host to visit the dessert bar to make an order. The wait wasn't long to get to the front. I went there for the Tex Mex egg rolls as they are to die for but when I ordered them they were out. I hate when a large restaurant runs out of things...makes me feel like they aren't doing their inventory often enough. The cashier then suggested the Avocado Egg rolls...ok...but then she told me those were also sold out. I ended up ordering a chicken quesadilla, fire cracker shrimp, and a piece of raspberry truffle cheesecake with no whipped cream. The order came up pretty quickly but when I got to the theater to eat... the cheesecake was smothered in whipped cream. It's annoying. I know they're busy...but they need to more put together...especially on a Friday night.
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Samantha L.
The prices are high, the service is great - sweet, and attentive, the food is solid - but oh boy are those prices high for what you are getting. We were here for my husband's work dinner, which is the only reason why I even remembered that this place was here. Regardless, it should be noted that the mojitos are delicious. I ordered Bang Bang Chicken (sans Shrimp) and my husband ordered their Mushroom Burger. Everything was good, my dish was delicious, but my husband's burger was like eating a salt-lick. An over-done salt-lick. We'll only be back if other people request it - there are just an incredible number of local mom and pops nearby that I would definitely prioritize over this place. But if you're looking for Americana with a touch of ethnic flair, then this is definitely your place to be.
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Crystal S.
Jambalaya pasta is good. I really like their free honey wheat loaf. You can also buy them in the store!!!
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Joanie D.
Omg a whole novel full of different kind of food and then there is the cheese cake just saying its all soooooo yummy but be prepare for a very long wait for dinner line was about 45 min
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Emily D.
I've been to several CF locations, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and somewhere in Southern California. In my opinion, the food is overpriced, incredibly unhealthy for you, generic, and simply not THAT great. The cheesecake is all incredibly rich and sweet, I couldn't even finish one slice that I split with my boyfriend. What I really don't get about this place is that it's pretending to be some upscale, fancy restaurant. Faux-fancy decor, high prices, tourist-central location, but there's ads in the menu, you get butter in little wrapped packages with your bread, and the food is just slightly above average. If I'm paying $16-$20 for an entree, I shouldn't have to unwrap my damn butter. Come on. The thing is, there are tons of great restaurants near the Seattle CF location. For the same price range, you can get much better food that represents PNW fare, and support a local business. Why oh why would you go here to feel sick and bloated afterwards AND be out $30+ for a standard drink, entree, dessert combo? Do yourself a favor and go to any of these other awesome restaurants in downtown Seattle: Blue Acre, Le Pichet, Dahlia Lounge, Sitka & Spruce, Steelhead Diner, Etta's, etc.
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Marje B.
Im usually not a fan of big chain restaurants but Cheesecake factory is my guilty pleasure. 1. We dont have it in Canada so when I come to Seattle I often drop by 2. The portions are Enormous and price is decent 3. Cheesecake heaven. 4. Lots of options to choose from (for some this can be a negative, the menu is a novel). 5. Good place to go with a big group. Once you finally get seated, most of the time there will be a wait during lunch and dinner rush, service is alway fantastic. Located in downtown Seattle on Pike north of Pikes Market. You're served yummy warm bread before you can even say "What should I drink" my fave is the brown one. My go to meals: bang bang chicken and shrimp yummy coconut thai style dish, Santa Fe salad when I'm wanting something "lighter" this is my go to but don't be fooled its big and you never finish it! If Im really hungry Lemon herb roasted chicken. Lots of the appys are also delightful. Most of the time I never have room for dessert but you dont go to a place called Cheesecake factory and not have cheesecake! My faves are: red velvet, Godiva chocolate, dulce de leche.. Yummy but I haven't meet a cheesecake I haven't like here.
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Alisha W.
This place is outrageous. I recognize that I came here on a really busy night (Sunday night of PAX weekend), but there was a 15 person line for the to-go cheesecake line and a handful of people behind the counter cranking out orders. They were clearly hard working and really trying to go fast. BUT, the guy taking orders, was also the same guy taking payments, and bagging the cheesecake orders as they came up, and delivering the cake to the 10 more people waiting for their order. What's up with that?? Talk about bottleneck! I really appreciate their efforts, but I ended up waiting 30 minutes just for two slices (that were waiting on the counter for 10 minutes). Redeeming factor to justify 3 star rating: Cheesecake was delicious - I had lemon raspberry and kahlua and both were MONEY. But questionable whether they were worth it for the long unpleasant and crowded wait
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Bobby L.
Food so generic I think it came from a microwave. We had 2 buffalo wings10 in an order 2 pizzas very small, crab won tons, 4 pieces of Cheesecake. 128 dollars. Food bland and thoughtless. You can do better than this place keep looking. You can get better wings and pizza from domino's. The crab wontons were ok but the sauce tasted like a vinaigrette and it didn't really go together. Generic generic generic Cheesecake was very good, everyone loved it but 7 dollar a slice it should be...
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Amy K.
Great service, convenient location (for the convention center), and great service. We received our food pretty fast- we were in and out within an hour. The chile relleno burger is insane! I had to eat it open faced or I would make a fool of myself. 4 stars because the bloody mary didn't taste like it had any alcohol whatsoever.
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Nancy S.
I had dinner there one evening. The food and service was great. They served the best bleu cheese salad dressing I have ever had. Would definitely eat there again and whole heartedly recommend it.
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Grindy S.
Large portions, wide selection, friendly staff. You can't go wrong here. Even the light lunch options will get you good-sized portions.
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Franklin D.
I was at the bar here, no dining in this review. The beers were served in an efficient manner, the televisions at the bar had the proper ratio of sports channels to news channels, and staff was great. Next time, food.
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Daniel M.
I've been eating a CF for years, and this was the first time I had a negative experience. I ordered a lunch portion of the orange chicken for takeout, and it did not live up to the CF standards. My first piece of chicken was actually just a crusty little ball of batter. Sure fooled me. Next the entire dish was drenched in oil. I'm used to a little on their snap peas, but my dish was swimming. Maybe it was a bad day or the "B Team" was working.
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Steven C.
This is a great place to go out and eat! Our server was great and continually checked up with us and cracked lots of jokes throughout the entire meal. I really enjoy the selection and variety of their menu. And the caramel apple streusel cheesecake was the best part!
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Lianna K.
I ordered take out. Two stars because it was reasonably quick for how many people were waiting. But I received the wrong salad AND sandwich (paid extra for Caesar).
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Diane S.
You now cheese cake factory good if you have a large group of friend who all can't decided what to eat. But this isn't my first choice to pick if I am just going out with one or two other people I always struggle because there are not many great vegetarian options. Other than the veggie burgers you can pick a salad, which most have chick or bacon in it. So you have to ask it with no meat, which they forget to take out every time I go there. Also, they are a little slow to get all the food out. I know with large groups its hard to time these things But at a place like this I expect them to have a better system. And they is always a huge wait for any group of any size on the weekend. Whats nice is the freed bread (especially the brown bread). Always nice to snack on before dinner. I dunno I hope there are better place for large groups, but good if your in a group of indecisive eaters,
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Danielle M.
We went here after a movie and it was fantastic! They had a large menu selection and the service was quite fast even though the place was very crouded. THey also had a nice wine list! The food was very tasty and they served large portions...
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Eric F.
Came here for dinner with family and friends and this chain is pretty consistent no matter what city you're in. Or so it seems to me. It was a rainy gloomy Seattle day and I wanted comfort food and got the meatloaf and potatoes with gravy and it did a great job of warming me up and filling me up. Service was great as usually is but like any cheesecake location u have to be patient cuz it can take awhile to get a table. Good thing they have pagers.
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Orlene C.
I have come here quite a lot recently with my mother. She is very health conscious thus loves to come to Cheesecake factory with their SkinnyLicious health menu and always orders the Tuscan chicken (Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Capers, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Served Over Fresh Vegetables and Farr). I always order Chicken Bellagio (Crispy Coated Chicken Breast over Basil Pasta and Parmesan Cream Sauce Topped with Prosciutto and Arugula Salad) which is not as healthy, but such a wonderful dish! After having a peak at the calories in their nutrition fact menu, I was a bit hesitant with my order in my last visit, but felt much better when the waiter informed me that it was his favorite dish as well! Who can resist a dish filled with such wonderful different flavors that are melt in the mouth delicious when combined. It is a very large dish, so you can easily eat only half and save the rest for great leftovers! Their white and wheat bread are both addictingly tasty that I can get full just from their bread! It is really hard to save room for their cheesecakes! My favorites so far are the key lime, both peanut butter versions (still deciding btw Adam's & Reese's), and the OREO cheesecake.
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Bree M.
This place seriously has everything on the menu it was hard to choose what I wanted. That might bother some people but I really like a variety to choose from. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He was always filling our waters and keep our bread basket full. I got the chicken katsu with brown rice and grilled veggies. It was absolutely delicious. My girlfriends got the macaroni cheeseburger which looked a bit messy for me but tasty. My sister ordered the four cheese pasta she enjoyed and that was really yummy when I tasted it. The food was overall really great! Unfortunately we were going to a concert after so we couldn't bring our leftovers. Also was too full for cheesecake I'll have to try that next time.
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Yvonne D.
The Cheesecake Factory always provides solid foods. I usually say when a menu is too long it shows that the restaurant is a jack of all traits and masters of none. This is kind of the case with Cheesecake Factory but because it's a chain store, everything is always a decent quality. Why is it a 4-star? The staff is great even when the restaurant is packed (and it often is since it's so close to the convention center). There is a GREAT happy hour menu and the drinks are strong. (Also, these days it seems like pina coladas are hard to find so this is my go-to guilty pleasure spot.) Note: lunch portions are the way to go - it's still a huge portion and you will be full! Some of my favorite dishes include: + Chinese Chicken Salad + Avocado Eggrolls + Guacamole Made-To-Order + Buffalo Wings + Cajun Jambalaya Pasta + Meatloaf (not sure it it's still on the menu but it use to be one of my favs)
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Samantha L.
Daniel & Chaily the bartendere are awesome. I came in, they acknowledged me and served my drink before I even sat down.
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Katherine L.
As a restaurant with regular dinner food, I would give this place 3 stars. For the cheesecake menu and variety, 4 stars. My friend and I came here after dropping my little sister off at SEATAC and before we had our epic drive back to Vancouver. It was already 9:30pm and we had never really been around downtown seattle so we weren't sure where to eat. Many places were already closed as well. I had been to Cheesecake Factory years ago and remembered liking it, and so we came again. It's also open til 11pm which was a perk. First thing. Service was pretty good, our waiter was very nice, humorous, and on top of everything. I like the old school decor and lighting, although it was largely a family atmosphere it could easily be turned into a romantic atmosphere. For example, newly dating couple sitting right next to us, romantic, cute, he shakes the ketchup, the cap flies off and hits our tables, he's hugely embarrassed and red as we laugh. The girl is laughing but reassuring. Come on, that's pretty cute, romantic, first date material. Second thing, the menu is HUGE. It took us a while to finally decide on what we wanted to eat as we were reading the novella. I like that there's a large selection of food to eat, but at the same time it was overwhelming. Third thing, YES! Dessert menu, also large, but we knew that if we ate anything, we were definitely getting some cheesecake. As tiramisu is my favourite cake, I got the tiramisu cheesecake, my friend got the pineapple cheesecake. Although we were disastrously full from our entrees and the waiter joked around and asked us if we needed boxes, we finished our delicious cheesecakes and walked out of that restaurant like a couple of pregnant ladies!
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Yingsu H.
The servers were really nice but the pasta da Vinci I ordered had too much sause... but other pasta is good
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Laura N.
Worst service I have ever received. It took forever for someone to seat is in an empty restaurant. Our server disappeared for the majority of our stay so I had to get up and find to go boxes at the cheesecake counter. Also asked for a side of ranch that never made it. Drinks were never checked and stayed empty for the entire second half of the evening. AVOID this shithole.
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Yulong T.
Heads up before you come here: It's a REALLY busy place, so make sure you're willing to wait at least an hour to be seated. The lighting and colors inside are incredibly relaxing. It's a really nice place to take a date or go to celebrate a friend's birthday. The waiters are all really nice and INCREDIBLY friendly. They make sure you feel very welcome and will do whatever it takes to satisfy you. The food was very good as well. I had a Chicken Bellagio, and everything about the dish was amazing! I couldn't actually finish it, as it was too much for me but it was nice sitting in there chatting with my friends.
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Bec P.
I wanted to hate it..but it's standard decent food round the country. I was about to fly out and was staying at the Grand Hyatt so many choices, I did not have. This is at the end of the block from the hyatt and it was open at 10a on Sunday. Believe it or not, they have a pretty decent sunday brunch selection. I got a spinach/tomato/bacon egg benedict. It came with potatoes and wasn't bad. Just right portions and cooked well. My friend got the pancake breakfast and she was impressed with the quality of the pancakes--not from just mix/water--and was a crispy golden brown with a bit of crunch on the edges. I was out the door for about $15 (no booze for me that day) and it was just what i needed before a 4hr flight.
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Rose K.
Let me tell you about the best service I've had IN MY LIFE. How good was it? I went in April and I STILL remember her name. Lauren was the hit of night when we went to go to the cheesecake factory in Seattle. We normally go each time we go for our convention and it's so conveniently located right next to the convention centre, that we always end up going. The food is always pretty good, but oh man, they've won me over forever just for going back just for that service, I can't even explain it. Loren was so funny, kind, and talked to us like we were people, not just a stiff robotic server that we normally get. Got the Pasta Da Vinci, so good. Ended with a HUGE slice of some kinda peanut butter cup cheesecake and that was even better, and I don't even like cheesecake. Will be back next time I'm in the Seattle area.
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Nikki F.
Great service! The restaurant was packed but the noise level was mild on comparison and we received our food and drinks incredibly fast! The jambalaya was large enough to split between myself and a friend. The dish had lots of spice and flavor with a mild hotness. I'd say its pretty good!
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Taylor W.
Amazing service! We've gone there multiple times after work. My friend had called earlier in the evening, she had left her card at home and wanted to know if there was any possible way they could take her card number with her drivers license. They said yes, which surprised us. When the time came to pay for our meals, she gave them said card number and was informed that they couldn't accept that. However, the manager said since she had been misinformed he would pay for her meal! Love seeing customer service at its finest. We will definitely be spending a lot of time here!
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Annie M.
I know they're always busy and at least 1/2 hour to an hour wait on the weekend. We're waited for 45 mins and got seated. The service was horrible!! We were waiting over 20 mins for our server to order and almost 30 mins for food. I expected the food quality and taste should be standardized. Thai chicken pasta - it's so soaky. Spicy chicken penne - the penne so hard and dry. Kid meal (mini burger) - Tasted gamey and parched!! Weird!! Tiramisu cheesecake - just ok!! Taste the same.
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My N.
Food; good. Not great, just good. Service; Outstanding. But having to send back two (2) knives. Both dirty. Makes me wonder what else is unsanitary.
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Sebastian L.
Very good, the food was delicious and the price are good,
(4)
Star F.
Asked the waitress if they had anything with capers and was not disappointed with the recommended Chicken Piccata. Large dishes, be prepared to not be able to finish.
(4)
Linda J.
Went there for dinner the other night. Lovely service and great waiter. Our food came fast and was delicious, will definitely be coming back soon!
(5)
Joop V.
The last time I ate at Cheesecake Factory 2 years ago, so I was pleasantly surprised that this chain restaurant offers a VERY large menu selection (asian fusion, American, pasta/italian, etc). They allso offers skinnylicious" menu where calories are not as high (less than 600 kcal a dish or so). Our waiter was Russell, a very cute looking young guy! He was really nice and friendly and provided us great wait service. My friend and I ordered firecracker salmon, shrimp angel hair pasta (WARNING: humongously large portion), french country salad (mixed green, goat cheese, beets, vinaigrette) and shared a slice of Tiramisu cheesecake. The total came to $52 w/o tip, so it was really reasonable... I would recommend Cheesecake Factory as a place to go if people in your group want to eat different types of food. The only downside to this restaurant (and probably a big one) is the wait time. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, so one person in your group has to come in early to check in and get the wait alarm machine thingy so that you can be on their wait list. During peak dining time, the wait can be greater than 1 hr...ugh...sometimes this kind of wait is not worth it, especially for eating at a chain restaurant...
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Fares A.
My group of coworkers chose to do this for lunch. I've been to this chain in another city and really enjoyed it. Similar to other locations the food was great and the service was excellent.
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Erica C.
The downtown Cheesecake Factory is always packed! I definitely recommend making reservations just so that you can go straight inside without having to wait. The atmosphere is a little bit crazy at times because it was get so busy and the waiting area around the lobby is pretty small. Service is pretty good for how busy and chaotic they get. This is great if you have a group of people with you, or just celebrating it with you or a significant other. The food is great! I like their pasta menu, but they also have a ton of different things to choose from. And of course, the cheesecake... you can never go wrong! You HAVE to have one if you are eating there... I mean... its the CHEESECAKE FACTORY. They have a ton of flavors, whether is be seasonal or the classic cheesecake! This is one of my go-to's when I don't have a clue of where to eat! Can't go wrong!
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Mark M.
Menu is huge. You'll spend 30min just looking through it. I've been a bunch of times and the food is good. I haven't found a dish that I love (yet), there's just too much to go through. Well priced for what you get. Great for families. I haven't found a dish that I love (yet). The cheesecake is awesome though (as expected). Service has always been great.
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Jay H.
Not a big fan of large chain restaurants, I'm rarkey impressed by the service and sense of entitlement from staff. But I'll was close to our hotel. I am happy to say I was pleasantly surprised during this visit. Kyle our server was very attentive and really hustled to take care of his customers. I had the chicken and shrimp gumbo, good balance of spice and heat. It really warmed the body after a day of urban exploration in on a typical rainy day in February in Seattle. Given the chance again, I would look for something a more mom and popish and little more farm to table fresh.
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Paul S.
This place gets 4 stars because of chad. Its the chad. Chad is the man. He is the best waiter ever. Look, you know what you're getting when you come to the cheesecake factory. But its waiters like chad that make it awesome. I am coming back because of the Chad.
(4)
Erica K.
My favorite place to eat downtown! They have everything you could imagine to eat and it all tastes fantastic! I also great customer service!
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Piglet Y.
I wouldn't say that Cheesecake factory offers the best cheese cake I ever had, The cheese cake are generally good, I actually like its' environment and overall setup more and will show it to my mom when I go back again this labour's day ;)
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Kimberlie L.
This review is based solely on the cheesecakes. ***I have never tried the food here.*** So this is my go-to place for cheesecake. I am not a huge cake or cheescake person, but invite me to cheescake factory and we will have a date! I absolutely love it here because the cheesecakes aren't overly sweet and its just so.. Cheesy and delicious. Must tries- key lime, Godiva chocolate (for the chocolate lover)... and the more decorated ones such as chocolate chip cookie dough and Oreo.
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Kenneth N.
Though I go to Seattle at least half-dozen times a year, i try to pop by at least once, more for the atmosphere & marvel at how popular it still is, judging from the insane lineups. The secret instead of waiting for close to an hour, is to ask to sit in the bar/lounge---it's a lot faster & frankly, my time's precious lol.
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Christopher Z.
Pros: - Pretty much the same as any other Cheesecake Factory. Nothing really stood out. - Decent quantity of food for the price paid. - Great cheesecakes. Really can't find anything that rivals these. - Lunch isn't busy so come then. Even on Fridays since they have a lot of seating area. However, dinner is very crowded. - Huge menu selection. Their menu is at least 20 some pages. It can be a bit overwhelming for a new customer but having the many options is great. Cons: - Quantity over quality. It's a bit too much food per entree (even for a big eater like me) but I would prefer a slightly better quality dish than a ton of mashed potatoes and steamed veggies for instance.
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Corinne M.
The star rating is mostly on the cheesecake itself. I love love love their cheesecake. I live closer to the Southcenter location, so we don't frequent this one often, and usually when we do, they are way too busy to seat us. Apparently they are not too keen on people "sitting down" to eat just cheesecake. I know that our server works hard all night for good tips, but we will be in and out, and I should not have to eat my cheesecake outside with my 8 year old son. Regardless, you could tell that the server was not too happy to take a small order, yet he still treated us very good, so kudo's to him. I'd also like to note, that I don't like soda, and neither do my kids, so when we order water with out meals, or desserts, please do not assume that we are ordering water to be cheap, and that it does not mean that we are cheep tippers, impress me, and I'll take good care of the tip. Everyone who I dealt with personally tonight was really nice, however, there was this one guy, who really set off a a bad vibe. In a mocking tone, he was talking poorly about another customer, talking about how they wanted their food right now, he was negative, and drama filled, I go out to get away from all of that, so please keep your bad mood to yourself, it just made me feel uncomfortable, and put me in a bad mood, yeah I think that I'll pass on that, hoping for a better visit next time.
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Jason H.
I mean, My God. So good: we jay stopped in for desert and the servings are so big it is hard not to be impressed (and I'm a guy!!). I had the chocolate fudge cake...took three days to take that bad boy down. Between is, there was a strawberry, a red velvet and a chocolate cake. All delicious. If you are downtown (or anywhere with a Cheesecake Factory) stop in for some desert...it's hard to imagine you won't smile a little bit!!
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Jonathan S.
Very clean although if you love good food then you will love the cheesecake factory the only problem was that we had a 45 minute wait but still the food made up for it and I do recommend the Alfredo
(5)
Laura F.
This is what customer service should be like everywhere... My husband and I got these AMAZING fried Macaroni and Cheese appetizer that we get every time I highly recommend, then of course they bring the delicious bread out. So I have to stop eating or I won't eat the Lemon crusted salmon and steak I ordered. I ate all the steak it was pretty good but I didn't care for the salmon at all, I took one bite and that was it. Our waitress asks if she can take my plate I tell her oh yes please. She sees I didn't touch my salmon and asked if I didn't like it, I told her I didn't care for it but it was okay. She asks if I got enough food, if she could get me anything else. I tell her oh no... It's okay, I'm fine, I'm stuffed trust me! No worries. She goes on her way, next thing I know the manager is at the table apologizing for the salmon, I told her oh no it's fine, I tried something new I didn't care for it, it's okay I'm full. I wasn't complaining about my meal what so ever but they were clearly concerned. I told her I was totally fine not to worry. Next thing I know My husband is paying the bill, and they took $10 off my $20 plate!!! My husband and I were shocked. My husband says you never complained about the food. Let's just say our waitress got a big tip tonight we put the $10 back on top of her tip. This is customer service at its finest, they were trying to right something that we felt wasn't even wrong in our eyes!! AMAZING JOB Cheese Cake Factory!!!
(5)
Vicki K.
We were here on July 4th,2014, Rami was our waiter and he is fabulous! Wonderful sense of humor, great recommendations! Try the J W Pink Lemonade(alcohol ). Tasty! I had the southwest chicken sandwich, loved it and my hubby had the chowder and fish and chips. He said the chowder was better than the chowder at the Bell Street Diner. When we go back to Seattle, we will be back!
(5)
Alison M.
I love Cheesecake Factory. The food is always good - you get A LOT for the price you pay - and servers are usually pretty good. I have a Cheesecake Factory in my back yard in Virginia beach and have eaten there dozens if times but while in Seattle for business I found this place was one block up from my hotel and I was too tired and hungry to explore so I went with an old faithful that I knew would be great. Walked right in - sat in the bar area as I was by myself. My server was VERY polite, attentive and friendly. Much better service than I'm used to getting at the bar anywhere. This time I tried the fried corn tamale cakes. YUM! Amazing. They're sweet but with a little spice. Topped with sour cream and some mustard sauce with a really yummy sweet sauce on the sides. I ate them like they were going to run away. Mmmmmm. New fav. I was so full I didn't get my peppermint cheesecake and caramel macchiato. Oh well, theres always next time! Great food, close to my hotel and lots of fun shopping, and great service. This location has my vote!
(5)
Michelle M.
Two words: Buffalo Blasts! Best stuff ever! I also had the pasta with chicken and sun dried tomatoes. It was so good. I even had enough go take home for dinner later. They have huge portions (I had almost a gallon of strawberry lemonade!) and excellent service. The only drawback is that the closest one to my house is forty minutes away. Also, you would think the food would not be that good since their menu is so huge (only slightly smaller than 'War and Peace'!), but it is delicious! I definitely will go back, though and also highly recommend it.
(4)
Dusan S.
Reading these reviews I'm starting to think I was extremely lucky coming here. It was not busy at all and we got seated right away. We got bread and butter, and I particularly liked one of the breads. OK, the menu is kinda huge. It's like a freakin' book. I wasn't hungry so I skipped right to the cheesecake and that helped. My friend ordered some sort of Vietnamese tacos, and I had a bite. They were very good. I got the raspberry truffle cheesecake and she had the Lemoncello cake. Mine was heavenly. And huge. Sure it's kinda pricey but it's like two slices in one. The Lemoncello cake which I also had a bite of was good but not excellent. I decided to get a slice of the peanut butter cheesecake to go (not the Reese's but the other kind). It too was just pure amazing. Our server was helpful and friendly, although maybe a tad too friendly. This was all on a weekday in the middle of the day, so I think we were lucky enough to avoid all the craziness I hear about. That being said, I'm sure I'll be back but I'm gonna make sure it's not rush hour :)
(4)
Anne M.
Came here tonight for me and my fiances anniversary. Food was fine, service sucked. Our server was pretty rude (Brian I think his name was?) totally disinterested in anything that was going on, rolled his eyes at us a few times...boo to poor service.
(2)
Kristina L.
My family LOVES the Cheesecake Factory. Needless to say, whenever they are in town, guess where we go? I'm not a huge fan of this place, but it's not horrible, I would in fact call in alright. Since I've been there so many times I've tried lots of dishes, I will say I dislike more than I like, but here are some suggestions. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are very good. It's bib lettuce served with grilled chicken, noodles, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber and three sauces, spicy peanut, cilantro and another one that's kinda like teriyaki (but not really). They are messy though, be sure to ask for a moist towel when you're finished. BBW Ranch Chicken Salad - Entirely TOO BIG, but good. It actually reminds me of a southwest salad because of the ingredients but--don't let it scare you, its served with a BBQ ranch. I wasn't sure about this at first, but the server recommended it, and I'm a fan now. Baja Chicken Tacos - this portion size isn't as enormous as other dishes. It's served with three tacos on corn tortillas. Not the most authentic in terms of mexican but I do enjoy them on occasion. Grilled Chicken Medallions - The chicken has a balsamic glaze and it's pretty tasty. The chicken has been dry a few times. This portion is king-sized as well. Other than that, their strawberry lemonade is pretty good. I had the Godiva cheesecake and between my bf and I, we had maybe three bites--in their defence, we aren't desert people and it was way too rich, like cheesecake is! The chocolate coconut, dulce de leche and white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecakes are good. They serve bread with dinner - an oatwheat and sourdough. Service can be lacking at times. Most of the time there's a long wait, once we were told to wait 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 1.5 hours (several people who came in after us were sat before us, both small and large parties). I eventually spoke with the manager and a table magically appeared to us, but no apology, most places at least give you a free dessert, or something, but not here. I felt incredibly neglected.
(2)
alfred i.
My favorite Cheesecake Factory. And I never had run for desert!
(5)
Shannon E.
Ok, this place is overrated. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because obviously, it's well known for it's million delicious flavors of cheesecake. The food is insanely mediocre for how large the portions are and how expansive the menu is. The only thing I've ever liked when I came here were the avocado egg rolls, and the cheesecake. Their food doesn't stand out at all. I have to say the wait is horrendous. No matter if you have a reservation or not. The only credit I'll give them for this is because it's in the heart of downtown Seattle. When in Seattle, pass this up. If your going to be touristing this city especially, don't go eat at a chain restaurant that you can eat no matter where you're at. Try some of Seattle's other prized restaurants.
(2)
Stas G.
About as commercial as it gets and every savory dish is loaded with sodium but it is consistently delicious, very reasonably priced, serves large portions, and compared to the rest of Seattle it is open late. Fills you up and never lets you down!
(4)
Binks P.
I have no beef with the cheesecake. It's good. And on Wednesdays, it's only $1.50! Totally a great deal. The food, however, is crap. (I've been dragged to Cheesecake Factories on both U.S. coasts, and my stomach is full of rocks for a full day afterwards.) It's all really bland, to say nothing of the fact that it's overpriced. I can't cook worth beans, but I've made a better pasta and marinara sauce out of a can than what I've had at the Cheesecake Factory. Also, it's always really crowded, and every time a friend drags me there (hey, I do things I hate for my friends), it's always been at least a 20 minute wait. The mixed drinks are not very strong (as well as overpriced), so the wine, beer, and straight liquor are the safest bets. Go for the $1.50 cheesecake on Wednesdays. The cheesecake menu is phenomenal. Nothing else is. * * * There's better, cheaper food at a ton of restaurants within walking distance! * * *
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Evan A.
Yes I know its a chain but when I made a simple suggestion on the Green Chili Cheeseburger they took me serious and sent me out a gift card! I will always be loyal to Cheesecake! The food is amazing and you never ger bored!
(5)
Hugo C.
I'm addicted to their strawberry lemonade. I'm sure it rots my teeth, but I just can't get enough of it. Of course I always have to wait forever to get a table here, but the strawberry lemonade makes it all worthwhile. As for the food, the Baja Chicken Tacos just really do it for me. Minus one star for the inevitable cheesecake pushing at the end of the meal--I know that's your name, C.F., but why so pushy?
(4)
Michael B.
Food was good, dessert was excellent. Seems to often get overcrowded
(4)
Yang Y.
Almost zero walking distance if you stay in Sheraton Seattle. Spectacular ambiance compared a few other CCF I have been to, good service, reasonable priced menu(including skinny menu). The cheesecake really makes you happy! You will get every penny of your money well spent.
(5)
Tom Y.
mmm, cheeeesecake. Beyond just the namesake foods here, Cheesecake Factories are a smorgasbord of everything. Really, you can find literally dozens of entrees, from salads and sandwiches to seafood and wraps. If you haven't been to one of these before, at least go once just to look at the sheer selection. Depending on when you go and if you have a reservation, waits can be anywhere from zero seconds to 30 minutes. It's to be expected though, as this location especially, is in the heart of downtown. Don't cry about the wait if you didn't plan ahead enough to reserve a place. I will say that sometimes, you'll indeed get bumped on your reservation, but I haven't had that happen yet personally. The food is usually of very high quality, though how it's put together may leave something to be desired. AKA, the ingredients are great and fresh, but the combination of ingredients that make an entree isn't always great. However, the portions are generous, so you'll never end up leaving hungry. Rounding out the meal with cheesecake is always a good idea. It used to be that they had just a few flavors, but now they have many more choices, including apparently low carb cheesecake (if you're going for a cheesecake for crying out loud, don't worry about 100 extra calories :)). It's a great place to go for groups, whether it's for a special occasion, or you just happened to be hungry and walking by. The mood inside is always festive, and because of the sheer amount of staff they have on hand, you're always guaranteed fast service. Average food, good quality, and a great location.
(4)
Mike B.
This review is based solely on the cheesecake. I've eaten at one in Boise; been to one, been to them all. It's higher on the scale than Applebees I guess, but playing in the same league. I love cheesecake. I love key lime pie even more. They have a key lime pie cheesecake I've been meaning to try. Only after waiting in the cheesecake line for 25-30 minutes did I get a slice. It was ok. Nothing fancy or spectacular. Now, I wouldn't turn away a free slice, but you won't find me standing in line for another one. On a side note, Seattle has so many places with tons more character and food within the same walking distance. Why are so many people going to this big-box store version of a restaurant?! If you're stuck in on the Eastside, sure. But Seattle?
(2)
Don M.
This place is great. U must have the deepfried macoroni balls. The jumbolia is very good and so is the caramel chicken. Well let's be honest it was all good food I was impressed. But I ain't cheap lol. So bring your wallet with ur appetite. And save room for desert cuz that is the best part
(4)
Carey T.
Im a creature of habit. When I find something that is delicious, thats what I go back for. At Cheesecake factory, I always order the scampi & the casear salad. Its dynamite! The food is always on point, but the service can be hit and miss depending on who you get. The last two times I visited, we had great service one time and less then stellar the other time. Of course, the time it was not good was a busy Friday night. However, it was a special occasion for us, so that made our visit and the chunk of change I plunked down to take my niece and another friend out less than worth it.
(3)
Tiffany M.
Ok i love this place! The Good: The potstickers and cream cheese wontons are amazing The banana cream cheesecake is almost as good as moms! The portion are completely sharable! The pizzas are even yummy! The Bad: They remove amazing items off thier menu too often. I loved the pesto chicken pasta dish!! ate it all the time. but they removed it. Then i ate the maple-glazed pork something or other(i dont eat pork much but this was good!!) and they removed that as well. There was a few dishes that my BF loved that have since gone too :( The prices are high, mostly on drinks, if you are wanting water you are good, but if you feel like a mudslide you are paying thru the nose. you could make a dozen mudslides for what they charge for just one :)
(4)
Frazier Y.
The best place to grab food, very convienent, and there is everything around the area. You can watch a movie down the street, there are a couple of bars too.
(4)
Katie H.
I don't want to like the cheesecake factory, but I do. The wait can be loooong so snag a table in the bar if you can. Portions are HUGE so be prepared for lots of leftovers, or spilt an entree with your dining companion. I love their ceasar salad. It's slathered in dressing and is very garlicy, plus the portion is about the size of my head. The pizzas are really good and the spinach dip is also really tasty. I've actually never had anything there that I didn't like, except for some kind of ginormous deep fried chicken things I had once at a location in Florida. The cheesecake is good, and packs a 2,000 calories punch, so again share with multiple friends or be prepared to run a marathon to burn off the calories. Drink prices are on the high side, but the bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. Plus it's one of the few places I can order a strawberry pina colado (their are really good) with no fear of ridicule.
(4)
Michelle K.
I love this place. Everything i've tried has been good and big portioned at a reasonable price. Some of my favorites are the chicken maderia, habachi steak, and the luau salad. Of course you can't come here and not try a chreesecake. Absolutely the best red velvet cheesecake ever!!!!! Only downfall I would say is good luck if you ever get a table on the weekends at the Bellevue location. Sometimes it is over an hour wait. We hardly ever go there, we always go to the downtown Seattle location.
(4)
Klaus J.
Not as nice decoration as the Cheesecake Factory in Chicago, but still very nice experience to visit. Their portions are huge and very tasty. It was a busy Sunday when we went there for lunch, but service was still fast. Very good experience overall.
(5)
Jennilee B.
It's 9pm and when my girlfriends and I are upset, annoyed, and itching to get "it" out of our system, we head here. Apparently I was all of the above, plus I was hungry- still. We just came from Palace Kitchen, skipped dessert there, and decided that TCF was the surefire, no disappointment place to go. No disappointments here- even after we stayed til 11pm talking our heads off. Our server was so nice and super sweet- and I am going to stress and put a major emphasis on SO NICE/SUPER SWEET. She refilled our coffees even before it got to the halfway point including the cream. (I had about 10 cups) And when I was gabbing away and barely touched my cheesecake/brownie/german chocolate cake with whipped cream confection she asked me "Do you like it or I can get you something else?" [Other servers take super offense if you don't eat the food as if they made it themselves!] Anyhow, I don't know if I'd order the "cavity on the plate cake" again though (on the menu its called Chris' Outrageous Chocolate Cake). I should've ordered my regular Fresh Banana Creme Cheesecake- If you like Banana Creme Pie, you're going to love it- bananas, cheesecake, whipped cream YUM!
(5)
Drew G.
Agreeing with some and disagreeing with some is how i view this place. The service is super slow and food takes forever to get there. the food is really good though, but would be better with sweet potato fries. MMM... sweet potato fries....
(2)
Amanda P.
I wish I could give 0 stars! But alas 1 is what they get. Last Sunday the fam and I went for brunch to use a gift card given to us for Christmas, and received the absolute worst service I've ever received at any restaurant before. Brunch is not busy, so why such bad customer service? It's pretty bad when all the servers are standing in a circle in the middle of the restaurant making jokes. Others were in the corner gossiping loudly behind us or texting on their phones. Our server Lauren was pretty horrible, she didn't come to check on us once. I had to make eye contact with her to get her to come and give us our check. She received no tip, and we will not be going back again!
(1)
Brian M.
Holy crap! The lunch portions are so big...how can any normal human being eat a dinner portion. I had the pasta carbonara and it was excellent. So nothing bad to say about this chain.
(4)
Janell W.
the service was okay... and nothing to write home about. I did like the atmosphere...
(3)
Yue Z.
The food here r pretty good. I order grilled salmon with mashed potato and French fries on the side. Salmon was ...ummm...just taste like a salmon. Nothing impressive . But the two side dishes are really good. Although I was super filled up, I just can't stoping eating. One good thing about this restaurant is, orders r super huge! I hate those fancy place serve huge plate with little tiny food. However, their beverages r not as good as their food, lemonade r super super super super sweat( super 100 times) . Coffee is sucks too. The last but not the least, have lunch in 40 dollars with just 2 people is little expensive.
(4)
Ian M.
Want to know a nice and simple way to ruin a weekend with food poisoning? 1. Eat Phad Thai at the Cheesecake Factory on a Friday around 6pm with some family and friends for a late lunch/early dinner. Take left over Phad Thai home. 2. Have a nice Friday night hanging out watching movies with friends, eat left over Phad Thai, thus making Cheesecake Factory Phad Thai the only thing that you've eaten for the day. 3. Go to bed. 4. Wake up at 1:45am and proceed to expel mostly undigested Phad Thai from most of your major orifices, at high velocities. For 4 hours. In the shower. 5. Wearily realize you've been watching the same Mung Bean Sprouts swirl around the shower drain for 15 minutes in the dazzling rays of the new dawn and that the pain, while not gone, is more a numb post-prolapse kind of pain rather than a para-prolapse kind. 6. Sleep as long as possible to give your body enough time to recover from the spice and acid burns it received on its various soft tissues/membranes. 7. Feel your ass pucker every time you see/hear the name Cheesecake Factory. The End.
(1)
Melissa H.
Consistently good food, beautiful surroundings, huge selection, good hours. This is your late night hangout so you don't have to hit up Denny's (well, unless it's 3am or something). Great service. Greasy, overpriced, crowded, loud. Not to mention this location has zero parking. You have to teleport here.
(3)
Camille K.
I threw all the money I saved by not having to cover my own air and hotel expenses into food, drinks and girlie things ALL for ME! Hence, my visit to The Cheesecake Factory. I love the Mai Tai at The Cheesecake Factory (Sorry, William at Tango. The Cheesecake Factory makes their Mai Tai a little sweeter and smoother.). Desserts are delicious too!
(3)
Shu Z.
I've been coming here for lunch quite a bit lately as its just across the street from where I work. The food is tasty enough, but they seem really unhealthy and are a little pricey too. Some of the staff here are really friendly, and service in general is good.
(3)
Nicole K.
I think their strategy here is to give you so much bad food that you think that you are getting a good deal (a super-size me restaurant). The problem is: no matter how much bad food you eat, it still tastes like doo and thus it is not money well spent. I have been forced to come to this place a couple of times (family). The salads are blah, the veggie choices are few (they used to have a decent veggie burger, but no more), and the cheesecake is nothing write home about. I won't bother remarking on the atmosphere, as it is a chain restaurant.
(1)
Lis M.
I have nothing against chains that get it right, but the Cheesecake Factory is overhyped and underwhelming. I have eaten at the Cheesecake Factory twice now in two different cities and can not say I am impressed. Experience #1 I say overhyped, because the only other time I tried to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, was back seven or eight years ago when I lived in Sandy Eggo, and work told us they were treating us to Cheesecake Factory. And then....we arrived at the infamous Two Hour Lunch. And waited to be seated. And waited. And waited. And walked across the parking to the Costco, made a round of the free samples, came back, and waited some more. Woot. The boss had promised us and he'd obviously felt like we'd invested all that time in waiting, we might as well wait til we were seated. Which we were eventually, in the time that it takes solar systems to form and life to evolve and species to go extinct. I don't remember what I had except that it was boring and pasta-y and we'd taken so long getting to lunch that we didn't even have time for cheesecake. Every time I'd go by a Cheesecake Factory, I'd always see a pile of people spilling out the doors, ALSO obviously waiting, and I'd want to yell at them, "Flee, flee, while you still have years left in you!" Experience #2 (Last night, Seattle) - My boyfriend and I are kicking around downtown Seattle, looking for a place to eat. We happen to walk by the Cheesecake Factory, and miracle of miracles, there's not a line. Holy shit. I tell The Boy that I still have yet to experience the cheesecake of the factory, and he says he once went years ago (and relates a similar story) and he hasn't had it either. So we relent, and see if they can seat us. And they totally can. (Cheesecake Factory Tip: Go on a Tuesday at 8.30 apparently.) So we get seated, and the terminally perky waitress drops our menus down for us. I get a Flying Gorilla (a banana-chocolate drink, which is actually pretty good, and about the one part of the meal I enjoyed) and settle down to peruse the menu. My boyfriend makes the observation that the menu is HUGE, and he always gets nervous when he sees the menus of hugeness because half the time it means that all the appetisers and some of the other dishes are frozen in ginormous fridges in the back, because there's no way they can cook all of these on notice. This prognostication proves to be likely true, as my overly salty and processed Tex Mex egg rolls attest. It's hard to say about my mushroom soup, but it is very peppery to the point where the mushroom flavours are overwhelmed. I've even had awesome mushroom soup at a chain before and this wasn't it. The Boy gets some pasta dish which he describes as "Very meh." Oh, and I STILL don't know how the cheesecake was because we decided to cut our losses and pay the cheque instead of waiting for the dessert. The service was okay, although the waitress seemed to have perfected the "Wait til their mouths are full and then ask how it is" technique. A tiny bit slow too. The food was a big meh, and at the prices, not so great. The ambience feels kinda pretentious. And I can't believe that people wait in line to eat here. There's nothing I ate that wowed me enough to say, "Well, I'd come back to get THAT." It's like, you pay for the restaurant experience and end up with bar food--and if I wanted bar food, Six Arms is conveniently a few blocks up Pike. EDITED TO ADD: The Boy and I have since tried the Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake. We got a white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake to go, and brought it home. It was expensiveish but very delicious. Our guests also enjoyed it. So in that respect, I will say Cheesecake to Go: 4 stars. (It still takes a while to wait for the cheesecake-to-go, and sometimes it is frozen rockhard, which means if you needed it for an event, you should plan a few hours for thawing.) I remain staunch on the actual restaurant experience though. The non-cheesecake food is mediocre, and the restaurant is overhyped. That remains at a solid 2 stars.
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Kelsey F.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants, though I do like cheesecake... Okay - their cheesecake isn't bad. Not at all. And their food, the one time I had a meal, wasn't bad either. The reason to go? Their appetizers. When I go these days, I don't order a meal, I order a few appetizers to split with my dining partner. In particular: -Ahi carpaccio - surprisingly cool and fresh tasting, and while people are wary of the raw in chain restaurants like this (understandably so), I've never gotten sick from this. Never. (Did I just tempt the food-borne illness gods? Damn.) -Fire-roasted fresh artichoke - the dining partner had never had fresh artichoke (horror!), so having something like this was the perfect introduction. Artichokes, btw, are completely underrated. The third item we usually order rotates based on our mood. If we've been drinking a bit, it's going to be fried. (Wonder why fried food tastes so good post-alcohol.) If we haven't, it'll be something light. The thing is, I don't think people realize that there's really more to this place than meets the eye. So, 3.8 stars. Might as well bump it on up, eh?
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Katie S.
Ive been here a handful of times over the years. Each time I'm left pretty unimpressed with the food and prices. I am however a sucker for their fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce. But I am a cheese addict so thats explains that. Also their caramel cheesecake was to die for. Generally the servers are very nice and attentive. Those are all the compliments I can dig up for this place. The time I ordered a turkey burger the thing came dripping with grease for some reason and I got a huge stomach ache...wont be getting that again. Cons: The wait time can be a lot ridiculous and sometimes the bar is too crowded for everyone who's waiting. Advertisements in the menu just leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth and seems rather tacky to me. I'm paying money to eat here why are you shoving ADS in my face? Cant I sit down to dinner and relax and not be bombed by ads like I am most of the day? Clueless servers. The server had no clue what the prices on drinks were and had to ring over another server who was IFFY on the prices as well. Sad. Drink cost a TON here. $10 cosmo...yikes. Maybe ill grab drink else where. Bottom line, over priced for stuff thats not really worth it at all.
(3)
Courtney M.
One of the most magnificent Cheesecake Factories I have ever been in, but then again, aren't they all like that? Great food, the service was so-so, but they were very busy. Loved the downtown Seattle location. And the good memories ...
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Anita K.
Contrary to the name of the place - the cheesecake is really nothing to write home about. I found that there really wasn't too much selection when it came to gluten free options on the menu - which was disappointing because I know so many people nowadays are finding out that they suffer from a gluten intolerance. Nonetheless they managed to whip something up in the kitchen that was "gluten free".... needless to say my friend was very sick that night, because there was some kind of contamination in the food!
(2)
Johnny D.
Food is so-so..actually I can't remember. But the waitress was very kute and kind. So is this review biased...well... I have never been to Hooters, but if you have - try to rate the restaurant once, then again without the girls - and compare your results.
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Sasha R.
So... let me paint a little picture for you... 5 hours on a bus from Vancouver, BC, then seeing my lover off the to the train back to PDX, registering for a conference, and checking in to a hotel, all in a city I didn't really know. Enter the Cheesecake Factory, which I have never really been a big fan of, HOWEVER it was directly between my hotel and the one my conference was at, so I figured what the heck. I was dining alone, so I got a seat at the bar and that's where the fun began. I ordered a seared tuna salad, a glass of wine that my server recommended that was excellent and completely enjoyed being able to eat my meal all before most of the parties that I walked in with had been seated. I don't think I'll stop eating at the smaller, more funky places I tend to frequent, but I def. like having this one in my back pocket for just in case moments like this one.
(3)
Joyce D.
Would be 4 stars if they didn't give us this mess up the seating So much to choose from... it took me a good half hour to choose from all the goodies. Decided to be adventurous with a Japanese eggplant, bleu cheese pizza with artichokes (i loooveee artichokes!). The boyfriend had steak with wasabi mashed potatoes.... mashed potatoes and wasabi? weird combo...just weird... blech. blech. BLECH. steak tasted like teriyaki and asparagus was fried perfectly. i guess they were trying some asian fusion with the wasabi/mashed potatoes, and trying to tempura-ify the asparagus (normally you don't get asparagus in your vegetable tempura at a japanese restaurant). they succeeded in some aspects, failed in others (i.e. mashed potatoes). blech. Drink menu is adorable!!! AND you can't taste any alcohol, just how I like it!! Although we had to wait 25 minutes, we were promptly seated after 25 and there was some sort of confusion but we ended up getting a great window seat with a good view of the downtown streets outside. Bread was warm, soft, and tasty... hrmm just toasted perhaps? butter was soft but slightly cool and easily spreadable. I love the people in Seattle, everyone is so nice! Even in downtown! The waiter was friendly and attentive, never had a problem about lack of water or ... anything... and asked us multiple times if everything was all right. The only qualm with him though was that when I couldn't finish my pizza, he smushed it into this tiny box and when I opened it later, it looked like someone had like, sat on it. Oh well... what can you do?
(3)
Joseph G.
Food is good. Service has always been slow and orders inaccurate with the need to ask for things multiple times before receiving them. I'm done with the Pike St. restaurant! If you crave The Cheesecake Factory, I suggest another location.
(2)
Daisy B.
Ick. Why do I do this to myself? Tacky grandiose faux decor. Zombie-like reception from a bluetooth-eared host at a desk. Spiral bound glossy menus with advertisements. Cocktail list with no prices. Server clueless about the cocktail prices. Over-the-top portions. Cheeseburger - dried out with no flavor and meat shaped to fit the French roll it's on. The Convention Center core of Seattle is in bad need of a pub to go to after a show at the Paramount or a movie. However, Rufus Wainright at the Paramount was fabulous.
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Merri D.
My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday last night. We arrived at around 5:45ish and were told we would be seated in about 30 minutes. We watched the clock and were seated exactly half hour after we were told we would be. We ordered our drinks, I have my usual Tropical Smoothie and he had The Flying Gorilla. Both were very tasty, in fact boyfriend had a second one. We ordered the Ahi Tartare for our appetizer and it was gone within 15 seconds of being on our table. It was so tasty and refreshing. I ordered the grilled pork chops with mash potatoes and he ordered the pasta jambalaya. He finished a little over half and I finished half of mine. Mind you I do this because I want leftovers when I go home and room for cheesecake. The menu is a bit over whelming for a first timer, but I suggest going to the website and looking at the menu on line to help decide if it takes you awhile normally to pick what you would want to order. My mashed potatoes were delicious! I normally just love creamy, but these had some chunks and were so good! My pork chop was cooked to perfection and I can't wait to eat it for lunch. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. I always enjoy going to the cheesecake factory with him because of the large portions they give. He has a huge appetite and its always satisfied when we dine here. As for the cheesecake there was a little mix up because I had brought a card with me that offers a free slice with a certain amount you spend. I showed our server when we first sat and she said no problem, but my boyfriend read the small print a little further and they do not do the cards on Saturdays. I told our server when it was time to order our cheesecake and she apologized and talked to the manager and was able to get me a slice for free, which worked out nicely since my boyfriend didn't want one of his own. I let it slip that she could mention its my birthday if that would help getting me a free slice and she came back with my cheesecake with a damn candle it it and a couple of cute servers and sand to me. I loved it, but of course still acted like it was embarrassing ha ha. I would return again for a great meal because until I have a bad experience at this fine establishment I'm always going to come back for more. BY THE WAY THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS SO STOP PICKING YES PEOPLE! lol
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Sean M.
I never really liked the Cheesecake Factory till I tried their guacamole. Its AMAZING. You can have it as hot as you want and if you tell them you like it HOT they really bump up the temperature. I'm giving this place three stars for that alone and one more star because of the nice drink selection. The reasons I don't like it: 1. Its ALWAYS super busy and filled with tourists. The wait on a weekend for a table is usually over an hour and I wont even wait that long for a free meal. (Free drinks, yes. Free Food, no). 2. The menu is way too big. You can tell its too big because they have to insert advertisements into the menu to make sure your paying attention. 3. The staff is either way to friendly or they want nothing to do with you. All I want is for them to check on my once in a while and bring me what I ask for. Does it always have to be the opposite extremes? 4. Were is the factory? Were is all the smoke and pipes and stuff? I see the cheesecake for for god sake, if your going to call your self a factory have some cool gears turning at least.
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Betsey S.
I hate the Cheesecake Factory. Why do people wait hours to eat here? Why, when there are so many fabulous, unique, quality restaurants in the neighborhood? The prices are way too high, the portions are ridiculous (I know most Americans probably adore this aspect of the Cheesecake Factory, but to me it's just gross), it's louder than Qwest Field during a Raiders game, and the service is spotty at best. Do not get me started on the decor. The place needs a hit from a huge spray can of Sconce-B-Gone. On top of all that, I got food poisoning from a salad here, but hey, it WAS a truly large salad, containing probably two full heads of romaine, so maybe I shouldn't complain since I received so much food for my money and agony.
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Brandon M.
Went on a Saturday Night Entertaining some friends. Place was packed but was able to get a drink @ the bar...An hour wait for a table but it was Saturday Night downtown, so you kinda know what's up before you go in. Ran into my Brother in law and his girlfriend, Random...The food was OK, a lot of different options...They should stick to a certain type of food. too many options can be bad. The drinks are costly so be prepared...Big portions. NO parking which sucks but i know it's downtown so it goes without saying. Lots of different cheesecakes, you gotta get a slice. it goes without saying...Good place (Chain) to eat in DT seattle...Centrally located to the movies and the video game place...
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Michelle E.
I know it's a chain, I know the food is a bit overpriced and kind of meh, but this place rocks my world. (I LOVE the huge menu.) We get there right when they open on Sunday's at 11am and head straight to the bar. Never a wait at all! And if you sit at the bar (on Sundays), Tyson is a rock star. Anyone reviewed the new Southcenter one yet?
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MamaRed P.
the place- clean, high ceiling with warm dim lighting, tables can be put together to accommodate big party. can be very loud if you sit way back toward the kitchen. the food- hit or miss. my favorite are, Thai lettuce wrap, avocado egg roll, corn fritter, and the pasta devinci. most of the high end menu items are not that tasty. the portions are huge. the service- so so.
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Angie Q.
I love the prime location as well as the atmosphere and decor. My first time here I ordered crab cakes (my favorite). The breading was hard and appeared to be over-cooked. The crab filling made it appear the restaurant was being stingy and didn't want to include too much crab, and instead piled on the extras. These were the worst crab cakes I've ever had! Cheesecakes are okay... I do really like the regular one with strawberries on top. My second time visiting, I ordered a salmon filet with asparagus and mashed potatoes. They were surprisingly good (I didn't have high expectations and my friend really wanted to go).
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Gavin N.
This Cheesecake Factory has consistently better service than the Bellevue location. Food quality remains about the same, nothing to scream about, but you do get good quality food and large portions of it. The atmosphere is elegant, relaxing, yet casual and fun at the same time. The only thing that typically sucks at any cheesecake factory is no reservations for any size party (read my review at Bellevue for a party of 25) and therefore frustrating long waits during peak dining times. Anyway, of the 4-5 times I've been to this Cheesecake, the most recent was this weekend for my friend's 24th birthday. We had a group of 12 people (including my friend's father who flew in for the weekend all the way from Guam). Our total bill was a little over $200 on drinks and 1 cheesecake alone. Our servers/hosts/bartenders were very friendly/quick. So why 2 stars? Well at the start of the night the Busboy wasn't too friendly, we ignored it. Later in the night he dropped a cheesecake that would've ended up in my friend's lap if she had not caught it, he threw her a towel w/no apologies or anything. As we left the establishment the same busboy through the window decided to give the finger to two girls (including my girlfriend) in our party and mouth the words "F*ck you" to our entire party. What was a fun night for all of us quickly became very ugly. We spoke with the manager, who was very professional and understanding about the whole thing. The General Manager called us regarding the incident the next day (and claimed it was the busboy's last night), he asked what he could do to rectify the situation. We asked not to be charged (we could've asked for a whole lot more), which he did (hence the two stars rather than one). The management did the best they could, but it will still be awhile before any of us can see ourselves back at Cheesecake Factory (at least in Seattle) after such an incident. ~G
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yin y.
Everything seem so much better back in the day.. maybe I was young, stupid and didn't know better. Anyways... came here yesterday with a bunch of friends. We ordered avocado appetizer, two expensive shrimp pasta, chicken pasta, and a cheesecake. Our bill total to $96 (w/tip). The food was ok but with this price I always expect it would be better. We didn't have to wait since one of our friends saved us a table. The waiter was ok. She did her part and refilled our water and drinks. But I am with DJY on the advertisement menu, they should give the customer discounts! I guess that's just hopeful thinking.
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Paul F.
Dude, just say no.
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Mary H.
Maybe it's because we went there on a Sunday, but our group didn't have to wait more than a minute for seating. Food was good, but there was enough of it left over to feed each person for another whole day.
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John D.
I've never understood the attraction of the Cheesecake Factory. The wait is far too long, the food is overpriced, and there's far too much of it. Perhaps it makes more sense out wherever it started.
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A B.
Seriously, why would anyone eat someplace that features advertisements in it's menu? What's next, ads in the dessert. Skip the wait, food and 2500 calorie entrees and go to a local place.
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Darin P.
While I can't say I've eaten everything on the menu, the items I have tried don't match the "bland" descriptions a few Yelpers use. I find myself gravitating to the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and am always happy with my selection. The Cajun Jambalaya is good (granted, I've had better elsewhere), and there are some good salad options. This isn't the best food in town, but I like it for several reason. 1. I've found a menu item that I like that I can eat whenever I'm in a town with a CF. 2. I think the decor and ambiance is fun... though a bit noisy. 3. There is enough selection so that almost everyone can find something they like. I find it humorous that some complain about too large of portions. A suggestion - 4 people, 2 or 3 entrees served family style, and a couple pieces of cheesecake for desert if you are so inclined. Personally I've never been inclined to over-indulge on food I did't like, but I do usually eat my entire entree... but I blame myself, not the restaurant. The lines can be crazy, but I don't bother trying to go during the rush. Lunch - 11:30. Dinner - 4:30 or late and you are fine.
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Chani B.
I know I know its a chain restaurant. Don't let the name fool you. Their menu could feed a small country. Kudos for the fried mac and cheese. I just need to know if we can knight the person who invented such pleasure? Can they be exempt from paying taxes or something,because this appetizer is sooooo good! I also like the orange chicken. Ok enough about me and my needs as a person. The low down This place is almost ALWAYS packed. Ive found that if you have a child in a stroller,people will let you sit down ( so cool). There's not that much seating,although you think there would b/c its across from the convention center,so all those folks will be there,too. The wait time seems the same no matter what day and time you go. They do not take reservations. Park at Pacific Place if you want a better rate as far as parking. Good luck finding street parking. The portion sizes are big ( umm is that why my butt is so big?) So bring a few friends and share. The cheesecake is good. My fav is the carrot cake,but Ive yet to have something I dislike here. The waitstaff is friendly and competent.
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Me H.
I always get over whelmed when I come here. And when I leave I always feel over stuffed. The menu is HUGE and not in a good way, way too many items to pick from and the portions are bigger than the menu. Even their lunch portions are HUGE. And the wait, Holy Mother of Baby Jesus the wait is crazy, I was here this past Monday for lunch, arrived at 1:30 pm and still had a long wait, and I hate waiting especially when I'm hungry. Anyways the service was excellent, my diet coke never went empty which was good considering how salty my food was. And one time I was here I got carded but my dining companion who was eleven years younger than me didn't get carded, the server said I looked young but he didn't. For that comment alone I could give them five stars but I won't now if they offered half portions on all their food all the time I might consider.
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Tony G.
I had a below average plate of spaghetti here. I know I should of had a steak or burger or something else, but we were supposed to go to Bucca de Beppos but a friend decided she wanted to go here instead. Big mistake...though I think she was somewhat happy with her meal. I had the spaghetti bolognese, which is a meat sauce...that tasted like a big pile of nothing. Very bland. Not only that, they served penne instead of spaghetti noodles. I have nothing against against penne mind you, but with a meat sauce? Too much food. It is hard to believe that I can get so full from below average food, but somehow I managed. I guess it is the Italian in me. I finished a little more than half the plate and couldnt not finish the leftovers. I dont see myself going there again, but if I do I will try something else and modify this review. Until then..... Rock!
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Nori V.
All I got to say about this HIGH priced and sinful restaurant is... THE "FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE" BALLS ARE YUMMY!!!!!!
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JonandVal H.
Deep Fried Mac&Cheese = Obsession!!
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Kal B.
were still full from lunch so just grabbed a couple of appies.. corn cakes which are to die for.. topped with salsa, guac and sour cream.. they are simply amazing.. we also had some crab wontons that are made with cream cheese mixed with the crab. to top it off we had a limited edition cheesecake.. the turtle caramel cheesecake for dessert.. it was pretty amazing! my sis went to bellevue 2 days later and said the waitress said they discontinued it.. let's say that she was pretty disappointed! but perhaps it was only at that other location. expect a wait especially after 7 on a fri or sat.. but we got in around 6ish and only waited about 20.
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Brittany F.
I love this CF. The one in Bellevue SUCKS!! A little tip since it is always crowded. Sit in the bar. There are tables there not just stools and you don't have to wait you just walk right in a sit down. I almost always sit at the bar. The bartender Mary is fantastic. She knows everybody. When she sees me she almost automatically starts making my Mai Tai. The menu is overwhelming but I have only had to return something twice. Once for peas when i said no thank you and the other for a not warm pizza. Other than that no complaints.
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Jason T.
Seattle best value and all around place! All the portions are huge and the wide variety is overwhelming! The veggie casedillas are great and their pasta is good as well. My favorite drink there is the Georgia peach. It actually looks like apeach! and tastes awesome!
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Quinn R.
bleh... I dont like this place. menu longer than most novels....dark atmosphere to prevent you from seeing the aweful looking dishes being delivered around you and tourist central in Seattle. take me away from this factory.
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Amanda S.
This would be a grest place to take your parents when they visit, but other than that there is nothing original or impressive about this place - including the mediocre cheesecake. The menu has lots of variety, but so much that they aren't really that good a making any one thing specific thing, and it's all really generic.
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Koizumi Y.
It'd be easy to nosebleed and give this less than five stars for being a chain without white linen and china. After all, I've only been here once or twice, and solely given its proximity to the Convention Centre when I've been in town for a conference. It is large, vibrant, friendly -- and with a menu almost too extensive given the plethora of good choices one could make. I mean, really.... avocado egg rolls, Thai lettuce wraps, my very own bowl of Edamame . Am I the only one sliding off the chair here? Yum. There is a decent wine and cocktail offering, and the entrees were actually delicious, though heavy on the portion side. And then there's cheesecake. I'm not an ardent fan, but one cannot go here and skip the chance to lick the rim of another patrons crust. Besides, the selections are positively evil. Chocolate Oreo, tiramisu, Kahlua cocoa, Snickers???? Thank goodness I went with four other colleagues. They graciously escorted me out the door stretcher style. Leave the attitude at home and live a little.
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Aaron B.
Been to one, been to them all. Had the Weight Watchers light oriental chx salad yesterday. Decided on it after looking at how many calories are in the meal offerings at Cheesecake Factory. Word to the wise: if you eat here, don't look at the calorie menu. If you are watching your weight, CHOOSE wisely.
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Tod B.
I think that three stars about says it for The Cheesecake Factory. I think that they suffer from what I call "The Claim Jumper Syndrome" - portions that are too big and prices that are too high. The menu is very extensive so everyone should be able to find something. The food is good, but with so many great places to eat downtown I don't think that I would make it a regular haunt. There is usually a wait for a table when I have been in there. The place is very attractive, the staff very friendly, and of course, the cheesecakes are amazing. They could do with a kids dessert menu, please, because the adult sized ones are just too big for kids.
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vanessa c.
I HATE THIS PLACE! The first time was a novelty because of the HUGE menu but, why have 100+ things that you do mediocre when you can have a selective menu you do well? Kids Love this place and that is the only reason I have returned. Service is lacking and sometimes your server will switch in the middle of your dining and if it's before you get you food you are in for a very unpleasant experience! If you LOVE cheesecake, order some to go and get out while you can!
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Sione P.
Cheesecake Factory. Meh. I don't understand the draw. It's ALWAYS busy! I'm not just talking about this location, either. The one at Bellevue Square gets ridiculous! Now, the menu at Cheesecake is very (and I mean VERY!!) extensive. That being said, I don't think anything on the menu is excellent. I've been here many times (never of my choosing, haha) and have ordered a lot of different things. Nothing was bad, per se, but nothing has really wowed me. Everything is pretty good, but I think they dabble too much to really have everything be spectacular. And everything is pretty expensive for being what I would consider "pretty good". Service is decent once you manage to get a table, but decent service and pretty good food just don't seem enough to me to justify the price you pay. Especially not when Seattle is blessed with so many different dining options.
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Richard C.
Ugh, I know, Cheesecake Factory - but, it was our only big work get-together of the trip, and most people didn't want to stray far from the Convention Center or hotel, so we made reservations for 12 at the Factory. I really don't want to go in depth about this visit, because I really didn't enjoy it - in fact, half of our party didn't, the other half did - guess I'm being 0.5 points unfair in my score - I won't lose sleep over it! I really didn't know what I wanted to drink, so I randomly chose a mint julep - my experience at other Factory's has been good when it comes to their drinks - they are usually very consistent. The julep arrived, and it was darn good - so good that other colleagues decided that's what they would have next round - and that's when things started to go downhill. The Factory describes their juleps as Makers Mark, fresh mint and a hint of peach brandy - spot on with that first one. When the next round came in, it was basically straight bourbon with a mint leaf in the bottom which you couldn't taste. After quick mixing, it was bourbon and mint, but didn't have that sweet kick of the peach brandy. We told our server, and he took the drinks away, brought them back (yes, the same ones), with what tasted like 3 tablespoons of sugar added. Again, we called him over, by which time my colleagues had given up on the idea of waiting until the barman repeated his good first drink, and ordered other things. I kept going, and on the 3rd attempt, they got something close, although still a few miles away from what I was looking for. Then came the food. One of our table had their food brought out, and the rest of us stared at him for the next 10 minutes. Our waiter then realized that he was the only one eating, and went off to find out what happened to the rest of the food - it arrived shortly afterwards. My medium-rare filet was cooked medium well, my colleagues medium petit filet was cooked medium rare, and another colleagues medium-well filet had been butterflied - I know a lot of places will do this when cooking filets above medium, but the waiter should also explain this. By this point, we were so tired and frustrated with the Factory, that we just had our badly cooked steaks and left. I don't suppose I can talk about the Factory without bitching about portion size. Now, I'm not blaming their sizes on the obesity of America - I blame obese people for that - just because it's on a plate DOES NOT mean it should all be eaten. That aside, do we really need that much on a plate? I understand one side, where you can take 3/4 of your food home in a take-out box and feed the next small country you might be visiting, but this doesn't work with all food, and most people don't do that anyway. As soon as I see so much on a plate, I start feeling full, it's like staring at Mount Everest and even though you know you're only going to base camp to have a whiskey, you just feel so daunted by what's towering above you. OK, bitch over - I've been to consistently good, 4-star Cheesecake Factory's - this was very poor in comparison.
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NANCY H.
Okay, it's a chain restaurant. Yet, at this particular location in Seattle, I found beats Bellevue's quality and consistency. I have never had a bad meal here. When you like it big and dreamy, this is the place to go. Dreamy desserts and entree's and appetizers. I absolutely loved the deep fried mac n cheese, tamale cake, tex mex egg rolls, shrimp scampi, luau salad, and the cheesecakes are enormous servings of heaven. Basically, they have more of everything, and everything is more. Go here if you want to get nice and fat and feel good doing it. Good For: cheesecake, fried mac n cheese, chicken piccata, luau salad, corn cakes, chicken madeira, shrimp scampi, girls night out
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Casper C.
I'm Not very impressed with this Cheesecake factory... not the place itself, the employees. I got a douche bag waiter who leaned against our table and took forever. It was my friends birthday and Im all for paying for cheesecake if at least he would have brought his snotty crew would have come out and sung with me ( socially awkard) At least 4 of them stopped by the table to glare at us. Im embarressed to have brought her there, Think Ill take the trip to Bellvue next time. oh and dont get avacado egg rolls unless you REALLLY like avacado. Cheesecake was amazing still. I bought 2 so I could sing happy birthday to her. later. Ps. This isnt the first time Ive gone there and was seriously shunned.
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Jeniffer L.
Im sad to say that this highly talked about and over rated restaurant did not tickle my fancy.......The food was super tardy to get to our table and when it did finally get there it was cold and not even worth the wait. when i confronted the manager he assured me that it would be taken care of by complimenting our drinks.... LMFAO what a real douche he was and i will probably never eat there again......
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Jennifer R.
Until last week, the last time we dined here was over 2 years ago. It was a struggle getting into the main doors as the entrance/waiting area was swarming with little children, their parents, students, and business men and women. Groups of people were scattered in the waiting area and spilling onto the sidewalks holding their vibrating-buzzer-thingies that told them their table was ready. Honestly, it was a tad bit chaotic for me. It was loud and teenagers were on their cell phones talking as if no one could hear their "oh My Gawd ... like, nu uh ... you are like my most favorite best friend EVER..." conversations. After a 25+ minute wait, we were finally seated with our over-whelming sized menu. I heard they changed the menu every 6-months to a year keeping the popular items and changing the not-so popular ones. Thank goodness the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps were still around as that's what I wanted and indeed ordered. Portions were large. I was quite pleased with my dish. The waitress constantly refilled our waters, which is always a plus. My friends weren't too pleased with their pasta and chicken dishes. Although monstrous in portions, flavors were mediocre for the price. Oh, and did I mention that there was no toilet paper in the bathroom stalls. So while I should have been enjoying the rest of my lunch conversation, I instead was concentrating on how to hold in all the water I had consumed. My overall dining experience was so-so. My dish was just as expected but everything else was not up to par.
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Joe B.
I am not one for chains, but we decided to check this place out..... It is located in the heart of downtown... Nice place... very clean... crowded.. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table of two.. We didn't have a reservation.. As for the food, the portions are pretty big.. I had a Cesar salad, and the wife had a combo lunch with a sandwich and salad.. The service was solid... Overall it was pretty good.. We didn't try any of the specialty drinks because it was a little early in the afternoon.. We would go back..
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Sam S.
I've been to other Cheesecake Factory locations before and always had a relatively good time despite almost ubiquitous long waits. This one took the metaphoric cake, in terms of awfulness, though. A friend from California flew up for a conference and to visit his sister, and she wanted to eat here (her brother was paying for her). We waited for a long time, stepping outside and shrugging at the vagrant with the cardboard sign that read, "Honk if you masturbate." When I didn't laugh, the young man hopped up and down like a monkey and asked me, Didn't I think it was funny? I told him, Yes, if I am still in the 5th grade. But I digress. We were finally seated after 45+ minutes, and the hostess said our waiter would be with us shortly. A waiter did show up, but he said, "Hi, your waiter is on his dinner break. Can I get you something to drink?" What? If he's on his break, why don't YOU be our waiter? I know every waiter has their own section of the restaurant, but why send us a person that won't stay with our table? It gets better. We never see that guy again. A different person, this time a woman, brings us our drinks after quite a while and we give her our order. Keep count here, this is important. So far I count two waiters. We're having fun talking, us three patrons, as we haven't seen each other for a while, but it is slowly dawning on us that we haven't seen anyone come to our table for quite a while. After another long wait, maybe half an hour, a man dressed like a manager-type walks up and says, "I'm sorry, your food will be out in just a few minutes, we--" and he gets cut off by yet another man (besides bussers and the hostess, this is the fourth person to visit our table) who brings us our food. My food was fine, but my friend's was lukewarm, and his sister's fries were mushy. The closest we can guess is that our food was ready, placed to the side, and forgotten for a while, then needed to be quickly reheated before they brought it out. Else why all the shenanigans about three different waiters and a manager coming out? Why wouldn't the manager know that the food was right behind him? I wish I could remember his exact words, because they were what made us think it was fishy in the first place. Maybe we were just unlucky. But maybe they should also not forget our food, and maybe we should have the same waiter for the whole dining experience. Those things might help.
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Dare O.
The menu is varied but very hit & miss. When you do find what you love on the menu, the experience is golden.
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Heather W.
Highly overrated, particularly the cheesecake. The menu is ten thousand pages, and everything is at least a thousand calories (though they have a few salads on the lighter menu which aren't...too bad they taste terrible). The tastiest thing on their menu IMHO is the "side salad". How bizarre. There are plenty other great restaurants in the area...I'll pass on this one.
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ruby p.
food was awesome and so was the service... ordered chicken mandera n veggie burger.. was awesome food was served fast .. waiter was nyc.. DESSERT was so so.. thought it should be better. :( carrot was awful too sweet.. apple crisp was 4/5 yummy.. ! didnt get the cheesecake so cant commt on dat.. interior was beautiful. welcoming atmosphere.. was really bz on friday. . but overall a really good experience..
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J.Nichole S.
So, we all know the Cheese is about grandeur... National presence, giant entryways and dining rooms, ridiculous-huge menus, obscenely large portions {complete with six figure caloric values} -- But the biggest thing about The Seattle Cheesecake Factory is Jon. Although he is slim and handsome, Jon is larger than life. An adorable, hilarious, super-helpful and effective bar tender, Jon MAKES what would otherwise be a corporate conglomerate of neatly tailored managers wandering the floor with secret-service style earpieces and brightly appointed sorority girls with perfect hair, teeth and skin. There is no happy hour, there is nothing on the menu under $8.95 and there is no parking-- But I gladly sip my Stella and eat my overpriced only moderately delicious appetizers at the Cheesecake bar on a regular basis. *** Whatever you do Cheesecake Factory Seattle-- hang on to Jon!
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Dena P.
I love to hate the Cheesecake Factory. For one, it was very close to where I used to live so I went there quite often. Two, the portions are huge and I usually eat the leftovers for days. Three, the Bellini is delicious and I forget that I get a brain freeze every time I drink them! And Four, after you eat dinner there is no way you can fit a piece of cheesecake in your mouth. I really do like the food at the Cheesecake Factory. I think they should make smaller portions and have cheaper prices for those smaller portions. That would really make people who are watching what they eat happy! I do love their cheesecake. I love the decor; I always feel like I'm in Las Vegas in the Venetian hotel. Great place to go; Seattle and/or Bellevue.
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Todd B.
Used to be good and reliable. I mean it's a chain so you sort of know what you are getting when you go there. This location seems to have lost it's will to live. The servers are dull and don't seem to care about anything. They also look like they've been on the same shift for a week and in the same clothes! The place smells a little bit as well and the interior is starting to look dated. The food used to be reliably "OK", but now it's just blah. Save your money on a better meal somewhere else, go for drinks (which are ok) or cheesecake.
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Michael E.
Really, I'm reviewing this? Well I went there. You know what's 4-stars (other than the cheesecake)? The iced tea (have you had our iced tea before? They'll ask. Yes, I've been going to TCF's since I was 12 I think.
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Daisy R.
My only problem with the Cheesecake Factory is the service. You just don't know what kind of service gonna get-just make sure you double check with the waitstaff when you order your food/drinks...too many times they've gotten my order wrong or mixed up because they didn't write it down to begin with. The food though is pretty good, especially the avocado eggroll appetizer and their chicken madeira! If the place is packed, try looking for a spot in the bar area-if you're lucky you don't have to wait so long.
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Annie W.
Went there with 6 friends. Being a group of 7, I did not understand why they sat us at a relatively small table. It wasn't too small but it was cramped. We didn't want to make a fuss about it so lunch goes on. We ordered our drinks while the tables beside us were empty, and sadly we didn't get our drinks until after the tables beside us got their drinks. The food was decent, good portions and decently priced, but the service was sub-par. Our desserts were delayed as well (it was being baked). Despite the terrible service and your run of the mill food, we did not bother to complain; we just wanted to pay and be on our way. The waitress gave us 1 bill so we asked her to separate the bill us. She came back with 7 bills each with an 18% tip on it. We asked her what that was for and she said that a party of 7 and up automatically has 18% tip on the bill. We were never aware of such rule and they hostess never mentioned anything of that sort. We asked the waitress to get her manager as this was not acceptable. I can take shitty service and mediocre food, but if I have to tip 18% of my bill for it, then thats a different story. After we complained to him about our experience, the manager waived the 18% tip off our bills and also 2 of the most expensive dishes too (thats why I did not give them a 1/5 star rating). O yes, and parking is hard to find and if you find a parking spot, its expensive.
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Reena M.
3 stars because the food sucks, despite the large menu. But the cheesecake is great, especially the Dulce de Leche one. I'll probably go next time just for the cheesecake.
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Susie C.
You know, I wasn't a big fan...it is way too over rated. The food was average, the service was average. The cheesecake was good, so maybe if I go there again Ill just get some dessert to go. I just think they over did it in that place.
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Joolie T.
ummmm YUM. hello? large selection of drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and the best.... CHEESECAKE!!! but people think it's just a cheesecake place, well.. you're wrong. this is a great place to bring all your friends for a hearty or festive meal. b/c there's something for everyone. i love the presentation of their meals. my fav. sandwich is their Shrimp Po-Boy. and their pasta... OMG so delicious. LOUISIANA CHICKEN PASTA!!!!! Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets Served Over Pasta Tossed with Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions in a Spicy New Orleans Style Sauce. holy moly. and the Thai lettuce wraps are cool to eat w/ friends. Orange Chicken is really good, too. it's not all greasy/oily. makes you feel like you're eating healthy. serious! it's braised, not deep fried like most orange chicken. it's an American twist on the chinese classic, but it's just right for my palette. they generously top all their cheesecakes w/ mounds of whipped cream. and it's the good kind, not the Reddi Whip from Safeway, ya'll. unfortunately, you can feel yourself gaining weight as you take every bite of the dessert. haha. but it's soooooo good. try the White Chocolate Raspberry truffle, Banana, and Tiramisu cheesecake!
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Naoko S.
this one,,, i don't like it. i feel like i'm in a big mall. the space had a potential to be gorgeous and it didn't happen, and the crime of this "could have been," is huge. however, i gave this place two stars. i went there at the end of lunch so no wait - 1star cheaper - 1star there is no way i'd go there at night. not this one.
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Milaflor E.
The boy & I had our eyes on anything w/avocado so I had the Navajo sandwich (grilled chicken & avocado) and he had the Grilled Chicken Avocado club. Didn't get to taste his but he was very pleased w/it. Looked tasty. Mine was pretty good...I love fry bread and all the ingredients went so well w/it. We couldn't leave w/o trying out a cheesecake so we opted for one of their daily specials and supposedly our waiter's favorite. I wish I remembered the name because it was oh-so delicious! I do remember it being chocolaty and rich. Mmmmm...yummm. Great fun restaurant w/good tasty food and the service was excellent! OH! and i forgot to mention that we ordered the fried macNcheese balls for an appetizer. Sounds weird, huh? So we were a bit hesitant at first but our waiter assured us that they were delicious. And he was absolutely right! They're small breaded balls filled w/very creamy macNcheese. They were so tasty and rich, esp. w/the marinara sauce it comes with. You need to try 'em!
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Tannya B.
Okay it's a chain but I STILL haven't had any cheesecake better than the cheesecake factory dessert soooooooooooooo I would give it a 5 star for their dessert but a 3 on their service. They are a bit slow, servers look stressed out, and last time I went there was something in my food. 97% of the time I go just to buy some cheesecake slices. Lemon raspberry is my favorite!!!! I've tried at least half of them. This is the less richest and it melts in your mouth.
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Jasmine M.
Great location. Huge ass portions. Damn tasty adult libations. And the service has improved considerably over the years. I use to cringe when someone suggested going there because when it first opened the service was horrible. The host staff would stand in their circlular pod and chat each up, while turning away from the door so as not to see incoming customers. Once seated it could take up to 10 minutes before someone came to the table. But the last two times I've been there have been really a joy, and a surprise. I'm in love with the Navajo sandwich. I mean HELLO! Grilled chicken, and avocado folded inside Indian frybread (something I haven't had since moving to Seattle over 9 years ago). Tried the Lemon Sunburst bevvie and it was so refresing and citrusy that we prompty bought a bottle of citrus Stoli to attempt duplication at home.
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Jeff L.
If you have been to one of them you have been to all of them. The atmosphere is generic but the cheesecake is amazing.
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C G.
The wait for the food was good. The waiter really nice and attentive. But the food was some what good except it was not hot enough. I would go there again in the future.
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sheila g.
A very busy place with a very long menu. We have had friendly pleasant wait-staff and surly couldn't care less ones. The food is ok and the portions adequate. Very noisy.
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Rozzie M.
Four of us headed down for dinner at about 7:15ish on a Sunday evening. We were told about 15-20 minute wait which seemed surprising with the amount of people standing around that it would not be longer. About half an hour later, we are still standing around when 3 women approximately in their 50's walk in, put their name on the list, get a buzzer then sweet talk the hostess and boom, go sit at a table that was just vacated. I have no idea what they said to the hostess, but that was not cool at all. We were just about to say screw it after waiting so long and then seeing that, and about 4 minutes later we were seated. Once we were seated, all was well. Everyone was happy with the foods, drinks and apps. The crab won tons were a hit at our table. Nice server, evil hostess.
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Bernadette E.
hey kids!! a few things you may wanna know about this place: - if you get here after 11:30am on the weekend and after 6pm just about every night expect to wait... a LONG time - big parties=long wait - for having such a "romantic" type of atmosphere it can be AWFULLY loud in here!! - you gotta love menus with advertisements in them... NICE!!! then there's always this stuff: - the cheesecake is delightful!! - try the chicken and biscuits... i think that's what it's called :) - the inside decor is so fancy... love the marble!! - did i mention how delightful the cheesecake is?!?!? if you've never been give it a try... you might like it ;) toodles!!!
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Lisa N.
I've been here a few times, but my most recent visit was a little disappointing. We came in a large group (around 30 people!) with a reservation and they didn't seem all too ready for us. I understand that it's a pretty big party to accommodate, but they were a little unorganized about it. Our server completely skipped over two people on our end of the table when taking drink/appetizer orders (myself included!) and then almost skipped us again when taking orders later on-- we actually had to get his attention before he walked away! When he came by to refill water glasses, my neighbours on either side of me received water and I was ignored. Later, a raspberry lemonade was ordered and never delivered to our table. Also, we specifically asked for an entree to be split (which I KNOW that they do, as they've done it for me before) and it came to our table all together on one plate with no side plate to even divide it ourselves. Overall, not the best experience, but I suppose our large group was partially to blame.
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Aaron M.
I am not a huge fan of the Cheescake Factory. It is like Claim Jumper, huge portions of average food. The wait is always insane so one time when taking a relitive out for a birthday party I called ahead and made a reservation. I showed up with everyone at the reservation time and over an hour and a half later we were seated. In fact they seated people ahead of us who had no "reservation." After all this and several complaints from me they didn't even comp anything. Nothing. It was awful all the guy wants is a "nice" dinner on his birthday with his family and he is shit on.
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Navtej Kohli K.
The food is good, but my waitress was possibly the most horrible girl on the face of the earth.
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Rebecca O.
We were extremely disappointed with our Cheesecake factory visit today. Yes the food was okay, but the service was horrible. We hardly ever saw our waitress, and even the man who I think was the manager walked around looking bored and annoyed. Big shocker that the rest of his staff did the same. How about stopping at an occasional table and checking in on people Mr. Manager eh? The final straw was the ladies room was completely out of toilet paper. I mentioned this to a waitress and then walked back into the bathroom where I noticed the hostess in the bathroom. I mentioned to her none of the stalls had tp and she said, "I'd grab some more but I'm on break." Nice, real nice. Turns out the tp was in a cabinet outside of the bathroom, would it have been so hard to walk 10 steps to grab a few rolls to put in there? So not impressed. Will not be returning.
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Ass Man Z.
Big, silly, mediocre chain restaurant...so, why do I like it? I don't know...probably the same reason I found myself at a Chili's in Bellevue...it's just so ridiculous, it's actually kinda fun...like Old Country Buffet, or Chuck E. Cheese. Marilyn Manson ate here when he was in town a few years ago...and that just makes me laugh.
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Paulina C.
i like cheesecake factory. no i hate it. i like it. oh no, i hate it. i can't make up my mind. sometimes it's good and other times it's blehhhh..... i've had a few good parties here, but the last time i was here....i was too busy admiring the three girls who sat across from me to really pay attention to my meal...... miss vain constantly flipped her hair and kept checking herself out in the mirror. after she was done making love to her mirror, she asked one of the other girls to take a picture of her, like FIVE times! and then another THREE of her drink, and a few more shots with her holding her drink. then she wanted to take a picture with the girl sitting next to her, okay TWO shots, then one with them both holding their drinks. the third girl didn't have a drink so she felt left out and decided to order herself a drink. then she handed her camera to one of the girls sitting across from her and asked her to take a picture of her and her drink. okay she wasn't half as bad as the other two, but my god! why the hell do you need ten million shots of yourself, you and your drinkie, at cheesecake factory? oh and you thought it stopped there? no, they took pictures each time the dishes came, and then one picture of all the dishes. same goes for dessert! HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!!! it's a shame they are not celebrities, especially miss vain. she would totally enjoy the attention of the paparazzi! if i needed the money, i would've walked over.... "you like me take picture for you? velly cheap! only 20 dollas, unlimited shots for 5 minutes".
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Yana K.
I like coming here, the only thing is the wait which can be a b**ch during the evening rush hour as well as on weekends. However, everything is good that's on the menu and the staff is excellent, making sure that your dining experience is an A+. I ate here both in the dining room as well as the bar, and I must say that their drinks are really strong and the bar tenders are quick as well as easy on the eyes. Great place to hang out or bring your whole crew.
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S C.
4 stars only for their Chinese chicken salad. I don't remember liking anything else either stuff I've ordered or my friends have orderd (except for the cheese cakes, of course!!) I'd go for early or really late lunch to avoid waiting- not worth more than 10-15 minute wait. If I'm really really craving the salad, I might give them 20 minutes.
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Rick L.
Ok, I know this is a chain - but trust me - this cheesecake factory is different! I've been to a few of these, all over the country but this one is the best by far that I've ever been to. The chefs are friendly, and the waitstaff is the best (I've even had a friend who worked here once) - and the burgers are too big to eat in one sitting. Don't forget to get a slice or two to take home to eat the next day, you'll regret it otherwise.
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Kristin S.
The good kind of chain:) Don't skip the cheesecake! I love the portion size- yay America!
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Robyn H.
Kiss your diet goodbye and say hello to that extra 20 pounds! This place will have you loosening your belt as you walk through the door. Huge portions and make sure you take a friend to share dessert or else you may be waddling down Pike St when you're done.
Stopped by to pick up dessert on a Sunday evening around 9:30PM. The place was insanely busy. I was really shocked to see that people were waiting for tables and that there was a huge line at the dessert counter. The dessert counter seemed to be responsible for filling to go orders as well and someone had just ordered a massive one. It was about ten minutes before we could order a slice of cake and 15 minutes before the slice was taken from the counter and put in a to go container. The cake slice (chocolate fudge) was massive and cost $8.50. I split it with my husband and we couldn't finish it. It was still good the next day. If you plan to go you should probably call ahead to find out how busy they are or you could end up hungry and waiting for awhile.
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Song K.
Believe me! I am not a fan of chain restaurants but.... I have to give it 5 stars because of how consistent it has been as well as variety. I believe they have found a magic way to keep things consistent which is a rare thing in life. This place is busy for a reason and for many years too. I have been here several times recently and I'm starting to develop a habit of when to go, where to sit, and what I want. I want a menu! I have been eating different things on each visit since the variety of foods have been amazing so far. It's almost as vast as their types of cheesecake! The happy hour is a great deal here btw, so keep that in mind! Many people know this so you would have to fight the after work crowd if you want to catch it at the bar. The place is pretty well staffed with many workers walking fast back and forth, delivering foods, cleaning up, getting drinks, etc. It's a pretty well oiled machine with lots of experience throughout the years ushering in hundreds of people per day, I'm sure. Keep it up Cheesecake Factory!
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Alyssa K.
I was in town for a convention and had to get here a day earlier than the rest of my crew. Rather than order a $30 meal from room service I'm sure would be dry and overcooked, I decided to walk straight over after my seminars and have a drink and wait for some take out. I went up to the take out counter and of course it took me several minutes to decide what I wanted because the Cheesecake Factory menu is enormous. If you're a "BigBang Theory" fan you now have sympathy for Penny. I decided what I wanted and told the friendly takeout guy and he was more than happy to help me, and gave me crap for not ordering cheesecake in a light way. I told him I would wait at the bar for the 20 minutes and if they could bring it to me over there, that would be awesome. I went over to the bar and asked for the wine list. True to restaurant style, there are fewer by the glass than bottle. No big deal but I'm just a pain because I prefer French and Italian wines and California wines are much more mainstream in America. Nonetheless-had a glass of Chardonnay and had some good chitchat with the bartender about the area and the spots to see. What was mildly annoying is that the lady sitting next to me sat down and ordered food and it was brought out almost instantly, so I had to go check and see where mine was. Turns out mine was done but nobody brought it to the bar like I asked. No big deal-I had closed the bar check and went up and grabbed it and was good to go. Food was hot, delicious and I had more than enough for two meals since they have a ton of food in each portion. This location seems to have friendly staff which I appreciate, and while it may be chain food, it doesn't disappoint.
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Pearl B.
Visited while in Seattle and it was delicious and worth the 40 min wait(peak dinner hour6:30pm). I had been to other Cheesecake factories but the service from our waiter was by far the best ever. Our table had the Jambalaya Shrimp and chicken , Spaghetti and Meatballs , Parmesan crusted chicken , everyone enjoyed. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Simran A.
Went here with some friends after strolling downtown. Great cheesecake. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Amazing chicken fettucini! The bread is the best part!
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Cammie L.
Not all dishes taste good The service is good but it means you have to tip them more
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Victoria O.
Facebook friends gave me all manner of s*** for eating at "chain restaurants" during my boyfriend's APA national conference. But we don't have a Cheesecake Factory in Santa Barbara (insufficient population density) and the Brentwood location closed ages ago. Sherman Oaks is okay but parking a hassle. And I love the low-carb cheesecake. It's lighter than the regular and I can't tell that they use Splenda rather than sugar. Also it's fast and easy, both draws for a lunch between conference sessions. They have a new under 600 calorie menu with many options, all of which look terrific. I had a vegetable salad with a terrific pomegranate dressing. It was fresh and excellent except for the beets, half of which were so undercooked I felt like I was biting into a carrot. The service is always good and for a chain, I think CF is great, particularly with this new "Skinnylicious" menu. It's not fine dining but it's more than adequate. I thought boyfriend's Chinese chicken salad one of the better ones I've had. The chicken was tender and the dressing a perfect blend of sweet and tangy.
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Simone T.
Best happy hour in the city. Hands down! Had the chicken sliders, SW egg rolls and the potstickers; all were phenomenal. Price was very reasonable for what we got. Drinks were great priced as well. I will be back next time I'm in the city.
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Laura T.
Good service, good food. I don't tend to gravitate toward chain restaurants but this one was within walking distance from our hotel so we decided to give it a shot. Our server was friendly and attentive. I had the combo with the Steak Diane and Shrimp Scampi. It wasn't traditional but it was still delicious. My favorite were the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps that we had as an appetizer. The portions were big so we didn't try the cheesecake. I would definitely go back.
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Pauloes B.
So I couldn't make it out w/ my coworkers for National Cheesecake Day this year, but I was still able to enjoy my delectable strawberry cake thanks to my amazing coworker, who while everyone else was sitting down waiting for their cheesecake slices to come to the table, was standing in a long line at the front of the restaurant so that my cheesecake would be on a separate to-go check (so that a tip wouldn't be added to the total and so that I wouldn't feel responsible to pay her back for a tip-- she was trying to keep the cost of the cheesecake as low as possible). And delivered it to my desk while I was out for lunch. I was so surprised to see it on my desk and am in the middle of eating it right now. It's f-cking lit . She's f-cking lit . And I love cheesecake
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Tiffany Valentine W.
I love the variety of the Cheesecake Factory's entree and dessert menus. This place has basically everything you could ever ask for, and it's all pretty tasty. I've tried the chicken burger with avocado, steak and mashed potatoes, Mac and cheeseburger, cookie dough cheesecake, red velvet cake, chocolate milkshake and more. Everything I've ever tried here has been delicious. The only downside is it's quite commercialized, and usually the lines are huge, and the meals are a bit pricey for the quality of the food. Everything is a bit basic (nothing that artistic or unique). You need reservations for a large party on weekends, otherwise you may have to wait close to an hour to be seated.
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Eugene L.
Despite the name, the Cheesecake Factory has a lot of food choices besides cheesecake. In fact, the menu is huge, with a selection of foods ranging from American to Tex-Mex to Italian to Chinese to Japanese to Mediterranean. The menu appears doubly huge because every other page is an ad (for non-sequiturs like clothing and jewelry). For a large party the wide ranging menu makes it easy for everyone to find something they like. It's easy to fill up on the meal without leaving room for cheesecake, so take note! Some of the appetizers alone would pass for entrees at other restaurants. As required by local law, this Cheesecake Factory provides calorie information about every dish on their menu, which can be terrifying to the uninitiated. Don't worry; the portions are very large so the high counts are often covering multiple meals' worth of food on a plate. That said, this ain't health food. And the large numbers aren't limited to the "calories" column; prices are above average. My favorite dish here (in fact one of my favorite dishes ever) is the chicken marsala. It's a heaping portion of bow tie pasta with tenderized chicken breast, mushrooms, and an unusually sweet, dark marsala sauce. An order will provide you with 1.5 to 2 meals worth of food. I like it so much that I'm always the first one in our friend group to suggest a trip to the 'factory. The Da Vinci chicken is pretty much the same dish, but with less for your money and less deliciousness. Don't go for that sucker's bet. The miso salmon is also really good. It's served in a bed of white rice, surrounded by snap peas, then smothered in a creamy white sauce that makes you want to lick your plate clean. Despite the salmon and white rice this dish is not healthy. And because healthiness tends to be inversely proportional to tastiness, this dish is mighty tasty! The chicken potstickers are a great appetizer and a staple of mine when I'm not planning on having dessert, or planning on overeating. :) I've been with people who order some kind of salad as an appetizer and end up with a bucket of greens the size of their head, so heads up, so to speak. Also, what are you doing ordering a salad at the Cheesecake Factory? Wait times on weekend evenings are geological. You can skip the line by finding bar seating, which is first come first serve. Note they serve the entire menu at the bar!
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Kayla W.
I am always pleasantly suprised by the cheese cake factory. It's expensive but they give you big portions. I got an appetizer of nachos and it looked like a big meal for a group of people. Seating is fairly quick even if they are super busy. Waiters are quick to the point. I'm always going to come back.
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Trent M.
Life is full of uncertainties but you can always count on The Cheesecake Factory. Also, I enjoy the pre-meal bread. Yum
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Kellen C.
Came here for digestif everyone had cheesecake, so obvious, and I had the Caramel Royal Macchiato which is a big hot drink. Food was good, Service was excellent sat outside no issues there. Usually this place is busy but on a Monday night we walked right in. #SEATTLE
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Gustavo M.
I had avoided this place for a long time. Not this location, but any Cheesecake Factory. Last time I went, a few years ago, I remember thinking that the food was SO incredibly unhealthy that each visit was probably deducting a week of my life... Yet, I flaked out last night. After going to the movies, I was feeling the munchies, and I thought, "why not? Dessert at CF can't be that bad!" But it was. Lemme first make a note about the service. Everyone, from the host at the door, to the guys behind the dessert displays, to our waitress, were extremely nice and efficient. This review is negative, but it's not about them. It's not their fault they work for this food franchise. Back to the food. All I had was the Godiva Brownie Sundae, and a cup of coffee. The sundae description made it sound delicious. I'm not snobbish enough to pass on Godiva chocolate (even though a lot of folks consider it too commercial and too sweet). I don't care much for vanilla ice cream, but it's passable when complemented by other flavors (as in a sundae). And while brownies aren't my favorite dessert, a chocolate overload is just what I was in the mood for. A few minutes after placing my order, the brownie arrived. As I saw our waitress approach with it, I thought the sundae looked good--even if the ice cream scoops were topped by the awful fluff of whipped cream. I forgot to request to skip it. Oh, well! Without further delay, I proceeded to grab a fork, and dig into the brownie slice closest to me. First off, I was shocked to notice how hard it was (that's what she said!). I thought, "that's a thick brownie!". And I was right--partially. The dough was thick, but it was also very cold. It seemed as it had just been removed from a freezer. While not be best dough, it would've been incredibly better had it been warmed up. The vanilla ice cream tasted like Dairy Queen. While I enjoy DQ as much as the next guy on a hot summer day, I expect a little higher quality when specifically going out for ice cream. The Godiva name was justified via 2 squares of milk chocolate, unfortunately, also cold. Chocolate, in my humble opinion, is better at room temperature, when it's perfectly solid, but you can easily melt it in your mouth. Not when frozen to the point that you have to bite like you do with stale crackers. The best part of the sundae was the caramel. Unfortunately, the plate had about 1 tablespoon of it, which added insult to injury. Overall, an awful experience. I now truly have no reason to ever go back to CF. And now, you've been warned. Enter at your own risk.
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Tara A.
I have eaten at a cheesecake factories before and this was the worst experience. We wait over 2 hours for a table to celebrate. Friends birthday. We had two toddlers in tow who waited well enough. We got to our table and the got us drinks quick enough. Then we order food ...and waited ....and waited....and waited. The table of two next of us had dinner and desert by the time our dinners arrived! When we received our food there was two entrees missing. The waiter explained they were finishing cooking them and would be right out. Turned out he forgot to put them in with our order and the manager was out to our table a few times. It took another 20minutes to get the last meal out to our table. At this point we had some cranky, tired, out of control toddlers who had to be taken outside. We were comped a few slices of cheese cake and the late meals taken off the menu.
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Selina G.
Food is good, consistent. Customer service great. Prices are a bit high for the portion size. I feel as though the portions have been reduced over the years and the prices have gone up? Not sure! But will be back :) great for family dining
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Hannah H.
When my boyfriend first told me that he wanted to have dinner here my response was "I don't want to eat dessert for dinner! who eats cheesecake for dinner!?!?!" Clearly my life was not complete before the discovery of cheesecake factory lol. I Love this place - totally worth the two hour drive from Vancouver for us! I've also been to the one in Bellevue, a few in Portland, and the one in Caesars at Las Vegas. I definitely have to commend this chain for consistency - it doesn't matter which location I am in I can always expect the same deliciousnesssss. Here is my list of favourites: 1. Beets with Goat Cheese Salad - this is a small little long plate green apple, beets, arugula, pecans 2. Ahi Tartare - tiny serving but presentation is on point! 3. Stuffed Mushrooms - these little guys are amazing! It's like a medley of cheese baked inside the mushrooms in an herbs and wine sauce 4. Crispy Crab Wontons - these are so delish, i think it's imitation crab inside these deep fried wontons, the sauce is like a vinegar/fish sauce 5. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are classified under appetizers but it's actually a full meal for me. It can be kind of messy so if you don't want to get your hands dirty and do some work then probably not a good choice for you. The chicken is soo good it's marinated in sauce and sprinkled peanuts on top - this dish comes with cucumbers, cabbage, diced carrots, bean sprouts and some noodles. There are three dipping sauces to choose from which is awesome if you're a diverse sauce person haha 6. Fish and Chips - the fish is never dark brown which I love because it tells me how old the oil is that they're deep frying in. Generous servings for sure - a little on the salty side but no regrets 7. Chicken Marsala - love this one, chicken is tender, a little heavy on the sauce for me but overall super tasty. 8. Bang Bang chicken and shrimp - love this asian dish, again a little on the salty side but lots of flavour 9. White Chicken Chili - good for cooler days - not too much rice which my boyfriend appreciates (he hates rice). We tried the Vietnamese Summer Rolls once - omg TERRIBLE. I might be biased because I grew up eating home made vietnamese salad rolls but these are gross - I don't know if it's because it has mushrooms in it or if it's just the combination of stuff inside..... Now for my favourite cheesecakes: 1. 30 year anniversary cake - if you like tuxedo, or chocolate, or just plain heaven in your mouth this is the one!!!!! 2. Oreo Dream Extreme - it's got real oreos in it.....embedded in the cheesecake.... enough said! 3. Craig's Crazy Carrot - I'm a carrot cake enthusiast so this one really hits the spot for me, it also doesn't contain raisins/cranberries which is a plus for me I feel like these just ruin the carrot cake haha 4. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle - this one is definitely on the sweeter side for me (obviously they're all super rich and sweet) but I think it's the white chocolate that makes this one even sweeter. Still delicious but I'm more of a chocolate person than fruit. Also love the dinner rolls they bring out before your meal - I always have to remind myself not to get full off of these. There's the regular white bread and then there's this magical "chocolate" bread. Would recommend everyone trying this if you're in DT Seattle - you will be hooked! Just don't read the nutritional information otherwise you won't be able to eat anything here hahah
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Yvonne L.
Normally Cheesecake Factory has excellent food and service. This time food quality was awful. I ordered a Pear Endive salad. It had no pears and and the lettuce was wilted. My raspberry lemonade was too sweet. My husband ordered a Cobb salad. He received a chopped salad that looked like it had been prepared hours ago. The lettuce was wilted, it had no crunch at the lettuce looked almost grey. On a positive note we told our server we were in a hurry and she was able to get our food out too us quickly.
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Suryaprakash V.
Had the eggplant parmesan. It was mouth-slurpingly delicious! Couldn't eat the entire dish. Had to box some of it. Amazed by the variety of food they have. Will surely go there again!
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Sara T.
Not much to say other than I LOVE their cheesecake. The location is kind of a pain in the butt, but I'm not from the area either so maybe it's just me.
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Ati B.
I know that this place is the Red Robin of upper-class dining but it really is consistent. The menu is daunting but that just means there is something for everyone. My meal did come out cool- not hot. I just feel that if I'm paying $20 for a plate of food, it should be steaming. I told my server (Julia G. was awesome!) and before she walked away with the plate the manager was at our table. They comped my dish and a beer. There were lots of apologies which was perfect. I am very interested in coming back for their happy hour. There are a ton of options for $5 and increasing to no more than $6.95. Well done Cheesecake Factory!
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Heather K.
Meh, this is a refined Denny's. Ultimately, the food was pretty good (not amazing). Prices were $14-$20 during lunch but the portions were HUGE. You can order anything you're in the mood for (asian, mexican, italian, burgers, etc). Cheesecake was also pretty good with some amazing selections.
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Rachel S.
Okay, the cheesecake IS delicious. My friend pre-ordered a cake for her birthday. We went in and ordered it, she paid, they said it'd be ready the next day and to come in and just give them our name... Next day rolls around and I go to pick it up. The guy tells me that they have it, and he has a receipt that says it's paid for...but won't give me the cake, because I have no proof of purchase....what?! If that's your protocol, please let everyone know ahead of time! The manager came over and we got the cake, but it was just a hassle and didn't have to be. We were late for our dinner reservation, so thanks for that. The dude at the cheesecake counter was an ass, when he didn't have to be. Guess I'm learning that customer service means something different here in Seattle. My tip, if you're pre ordering a cake...keep the receipt on you!
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Mike B.
Honestly maybe the busiest place I have ever seen. Wow lineups over an hour but the food never disappoints.
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Sara B.
I think this is one of the few chains the MR and I go to. Why? B/c it is stable...the same across the country. Short on time and such, hit up this place and it will be exactly what you expected.
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Andrew W.
Is what it is. They work fast, get you anything you need or want and do it with a smile. Very dependable when you are short on time or options.
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Jakie S.
There were 18 of us from work, and the restaurant was very accommodating to us. I had the salmon salad, dirty Tito martini, and all was delicious! I'd recommend the place.
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Rashawnda H.
I LOVE this location in downtown. The chef is magnificent and puts love into every dish. The servers are professional on every level. When it's busy depending on how many is in your group. Mines is two the longest you have to wait is 15-20mins.
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Christopher S.
Are you looking to get your entire Recommended Daily Allowance of calories in one sitting? Is your blood pressure or cholesterol dangerously low? Are you trying to speed up the progression towards type-2 diabetes? Well sheesh, do I have the place for you! It's entirely possible (and I am not exaggerating here) to consume upwards of 5,000 calories in a single meal at the Cheesecake Factory without even feeling like you're taking part in a competitive eating event. On a diet? Want to avoid Saturated Fats? You might want to try a kale salad from Whole Foods... as many of the Cheesecake Factory's entrees have upwards of 100g of saturated fat, which is around TEN TIMES the recommended daily value. It's nothing if not impressive - I'm simply amazed at how much fat (I mean flavor?) CF can pack into their dishes. Let me put this in perspective for you... a healthy, active, adult male needs between 2,200 and 3,000 calories a day to maintain weight. This means that I (a healthy, active adult male who exercises) could conceivably eat at the Diabetes (I mean Cheesecake) Factory once every two days in between CrossFit workouts and consume enough calories (and WAY too much sugar and fat) to stay at his weight. The food isn't great but it isn't bad, either. The pasta is usually overcooked and dry (too long under a heat lamp makes the noodles hard again, chef CF) and everything is fried and stuffed with cheese. Now this isn't a bad thing, but if I'm going to shoot the moon on my caloric, fat and sugar intake, I'm going to do it somewhere where the food is absolutely TO DIE FOR. Why waste a heart attack on mediocre food? I will say their cheesecake is REALLY, EXTREMELY tasty. At 1500+ calories a slice, you'll be paying the price. But if good cheesecake is wrong, I don't want to be right. For someone with a crazy metabolism like me who can eat Phelpsian amounts of food (entire pizzas, pints of ice cream) without putting on an ounce, this place is fine. There are just so many other fun and reasonably priced restaurants downtown (if you need the familiarity of a chain, just go to Ruth's Chris)... I don't know why you'd go to this one.
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Jason J.
not much else to say other then is the cheesecake factory. this a factory they push you in and push you out as quickly as they can.
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Mark S.
5 stars for staff, 4 stars for food, 3 stars for price. Short wait for a Sunday dinner around 5:30pm. We had the Grilled Rib Eye steak, it was done to perfection and a salad. The bad part is that I was so full after the steak I didn't have room for any cheese cake. Looking at the selections on the way in and out, you could not go wrong with any of their deserts. Oh well maybe next time I wont be a pig and save room for desert.
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Dori C.
I wish I could give more stars, since this was my birthday dinner gift. I would have left if I judged the whole restaurant by the greeter. I am a new Grand-mother, so I was very happy to take my 1mo old grand daughter out for the first time. We told the very smug greeter we had a party of four. She was trying to look over the counter to see what we were carrying and asked if we had a baby. Yes...okay? Rolled her eyes and informed us that we had a party of five and that the wait would be two hours...long pause and cold stare..."Do you want to wait?" Me: Yes (mimicking her cold stare). She handed me an electronic buzzer or pager? That was fine but her attitude wasn't. She obviously does not like her job or customers. The sitting area was packed. There were people waiting outside. We sat at the tables outside, which I'm assuming are for outside diners but has turned into an outside waiting area? It's not an attractive area to say the least. homeless people begging in front of the restaurant with trash laying around them, loud traffic everywhere, and customers who obviously look impatient. My daughter went in to use the bathroom and came out to inform us that there were several bussed tables but they weren't calling on anyone.Two ladies walked passed us and commented with disgust the same thing my daughter had just told me. I was hoping the wait would be worth it. Our name was called after an hour of waiting. Our host was running a marathon to our table as we followed. He was there and then he wasn't...no pleasantries and a rushed smile. He wasn't rude or anything...just very rushed. I got the feeling of being cattle herded. Our server was really nice. I wish I got her name. She was very pleasant, and yet there was still the sense that it was busy and the staff was stressed out. The food: I ordered the jambalaya Cajun shrimp and chicken. It was delicious...tender chicken and shrimp over spinach mixed with regular fettuccine pasta. Our server checked on us appropriately and seemed to be more relaxed. She brought me out a birthday desert and the staff sang "Happy Birthday" with some customers chiming in. Our server really made my experience pleasant for the moment. I would categorize my experience a bummer due to: The greeter The noise and wait experience outside The hustle hustle get these customers in and out experience Would I visit again? Probably not. It's not my favorite place. The Cheesecake Factory in San Diego, CA is better. This location was kind of a disappointment. I think the staff can do more by adding some better customer service skills.
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Ashleigh M.
Do I even need to explain??? Pasta, cheesecake...it's all perfect! Could I love this place anymore? Im aaaaaalways satisfied!!
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Kelsey L.
Ahhhh the Cheesecake Factory in downtown Seattle is the most breathtaking restaurant I have ever eaten at! The beautiful chandeliers and gorgeous paintings give me the urge to go to Greece or somewhere European-like. Although, since this is a downtown restaurant, often times this setting can be very intense/packed by events and tourists which means you have to wait standing up to be seated, and sometimes you may have to wait up to an hour depending on how busy they are and what day you choose to go on. When I came here for dinner I came at a very hectic time since there was an event just ending across the street at the Washington State Convention Center. The wait took about 45 minutes, and we had to stand and wait since all the seats were taken. There were a lot of pushy and impatient people that night since so many people were also waiting to be seated so that they could eat. The service from our waiter was absolutely awesome! He was very enthusiastic and put a positive spin on our very hectic surrounding. For the food, I ordered the Miso Salmon for$19.95, which is an average price when eating at the Cheesecake Factory. My order comes with fresh marinated miso salmon served with snow peas, white rice and a delicious sweet miso sauce. The salmon was super delicate and tender, it melted right in my mouth! The miso sauce gave the salmon a sweet soft hint to it and the snow peas and white rice were a great combination with the taste of this particular salmon. I would have to say I indulged myself with the flavors of the salmon and Id go back anytime and order the same thing. I overall give this particular Cheesecake Factory a 3 out of 5 because their service definitely adds some classiness to this busy restaurant yet their wait time and hectic surrounding was a little too much for me and is not the place I would go if I wanted to relax and enjoy my meal.
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Peggy R.
My son and I came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - well-decorated and a nice atmosphere. Service was friendly -- we were greeted by a super sweet hostess and our waiter was amazing. That's where the goodness ended and mediocrity ensued. I started out with an appetizer of spring rolls. They arrived and were rubbery on the outside with very little flavor. The dipping sauce was okay, but didn't make up for the cold mess that was those rolls. I also ordered a turkey burger that was yummy, but too small for the price. My son ordered a Mac & Cheese burger; but he didn't like it at all. He ended up giving it to a homeless guy. He ate two bites of it and said it made him feel sick. We may come back for dessert, but I think regular food is not going to happen.
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Tl W.
I love cheesecake and what better place to get the best cheesecake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I've now been here several times just for a decent place to enjoy a dessert with a friend of mine and is totally worth it every time. The cheesecake came quickly and was delicious! we both had the white chocolate blueberry cheesecake and it was amazing as always! I will definitely be back when in downtown and in the mood for dessert again. I highly do recommended this place.
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Shannon L.
Shout out to Taylor for being one of the best waiters ever, and indulging our indecision and silly questions. Also, as a vegetarian, I love the variety of options. The warm asparagus and egg salad is my go to favorite. And their free bread is an excellent addition. :)
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James M.
Delicious! Clearly the center of the Cheesecake Universe! We walked in after 9:20 pm to order to go, and the Cheesecake Factory was slammed. SRO inside and outside the entrance. The employees did an amazing job, and it was interesting to watch them taking care of business amid the milling chaos of the crowded lobby. By 10 we were back in our suite (we're staying at the Camlin, two blocks away) with our two Boston House Salads (they call it an "Appetizer Salad," but it is huge, with Boston Lettuce (where I grew up, we called it Butter or Bibb Lettuce -- love the sweet flavor and tender texture) topped with bacon, egg, blue cheese and ranch dressing / $8.95), Crispy Crab Bites (little crab-cake balls with ... mayonnaise? / $6.95 for six small balls) and Fried Macaroni & Cheese (crispy crumb coated macaroni and cheese balls on a to-die-for creamy marinara sauce / $9.95 for four big balls). And let me say, the Cheesecake Factory has the best to go packaging in the known world, using bags designed to allow large containers to lie flat. Everything stays put. I love that attention to detail! A solid Four-Star meal, and an additional Star for the hard work of the exceptional Cheesecake Factory Staff!
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Alex T.
The Sunday wait during brunch is ridiculous! They don't take reservations. Good thing the food is plentiful and delicious. I ordered the Santa fe salad with extra dressing making my meal 2000 delicious calories. Goodbye sexy pants. I'm a huge fan if their rye bread. Service is OK. I always hope I'll get jb but he hasn't been around lately. It's the new Sunday zoo...Seriously.
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Irving W.
In a nutshell: really good food for a touristy restaurant. The hot wings were spicy and savory. The pizza had a crisp crust and fresh ingredients for toppings. The Greek salad was authentic (no lettuce). Even the bread they brought was soft and fresh. The cheesecake was off the chart decadent. They had at least 20 different ones to choose from. I splurged and shared the Oreo one with me son and it was delicious.
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Rocket H.
Way too salty for me. I have been here twice and both times the food was too salty. To be honest their food isn't mine kind of food anyway. However I know a lot of people like heavy food. And large sugary desserts.
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Shawn G.
Very polite people. Professional waiter. Food was very good ate so much i felt like i was going to explode. I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, it was cooked very well. Had some cheesecake after the meal of course to top it all off. I left stuffed and satisfied.
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Beth H.
Visited on a very busy Saturday night. Had to wait about an hour for a 2-top, as they do not take reservations. Thankfully, the weather was perfect. Portions were huge, the dining area was massive, as were the cheesecake slices. Packed up two slices to go since we were so stuffed from dinner. I loved the Carlton salad but with any fresh ingredients there is a chance for stowaways. I found a dead fly in among the veggies, covered in dressing. The manager promptly visited, apologized and comp'ed my salad. The waiter was very attentive and efficient. Very loud and a lot of birthday parties going on around us.
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Megan R.
I like the cheesecake factory. Do I love it? No. But I like it and I have no complaints about this place. The bee/friend and I usually stop in here, before a concert @ the paramount. We grab a few appetizers and drinks. I really like their strawberry martini. It's sweet, but not too sweet and strong but not too strong. A perfect balance between the two :) Plus, what's not to like here?? They have a HUGE menu!! I'm sure everyone, can find at least one thing, they will like here. The have small bites, then appetizers, salads, burgers, steaks, pastas, seafood and dessert and moooore I'm sure. We usually stick to small bites and appetizers b/c those are usually plenty, if you get two or three. Today we were in Bellevue, looking to watch the end of the USA vs Belgium game. So we parked at Bell-Square and there was Cheesecake so we walked right in and took a seat at the bar. We were greeted right away and got our drinks started. Usually, food takes a minute (on our part) but we were pretty hungry so we ordered the boston salad and miso salmon. We have ordered both these items in the past, and have been pleased. Today the salad was a little light on the dressing, so it either needed more dressing or salt BUT the lettuce is soooo good!! So fresh and so green! I love that in a salad. BUUUUUT the best part, was definitely the miso salmon. It just melts in your mouth and the sauce, compliments it just perfectly. I would definitely recommend ordering this! Soooo why do people not like this place? I don't know, it is a chain, servers are just servers, with not much personality and the food is just basic. BUT hey, they get the job done, in a good way! I've never had bad service here, the food is good! I don't have HIGH expectations but for the most part, I always leave satisfied here annnd don't even get me started on that cheesecake. I am not one to order dessert but 9 out of 10 times, I will order strawberry cheesecake here and it is just amazing. Today was that one time, that I didn't but normally I would. Soooo if you want to come somewhere with a HUGE menu, amazing dessert and good service, then I would recommend coming here. I've never had a bad experience here and will continue coming in the future :) :)
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The J.
Great Service. Fantastic food. I ordered the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta because of other reviews here on yelp abs it did not disappoint! Very good portion and great flavor. My wife who isn't s fan of spicy things jokingly called it one of the best dishes I've ordered! She was jealous. Not to spicy, very rich flavor. Topped it off with raspberry lemon cheese cake, great choice.
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Julia C.
Typical American restaurant for the most part. The cheesecake? Pretty delicious. So i'd recommend heading over for dessert after you grabbed a better dinner elsewhere.
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William P.
Only complaint is there are way too many choices. Not a bad problem to have. This was my first time here, not what I expected. Very nice decor, the food was great. We sat by the window and people watched. Our waiter was Brad K. He was fantastic, treated us like family, the good family way:-) This is the first time I've seen Shepard's Pie on the menu. The lunch portion was huge. I was told the regular serving is much bigger! I can't imagine! Also had the caramel pecan turtle cheese cake. Best cheese cake I've ever had. I will definitely be back!
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Ari B.
My husband dine here and there.. the server was ok. He gave us what we wanted. But we barely saw him and my husband's rice mold was hard as a rock - stale. But that's a kitchen issue. Every employee that walked passed us was not happy it was on their face including the female manager as she stomped back and forth passed us. Except the hostess staff they were extremely nice and warm and welcoming.. cudos to the bartender who made my Georgian Peach.. saved the entire dinner.. it made up for the burned club. Over salted fries that was enedible and rose my blood pressure later that night which brings me here writing this review... this cheese cake is ok. Wished had a better experience. It's one of the few chain restaurants my husband and I can stand to eat at/in..
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Geoff L.
Service was lack-luster at best. To start, our appetizer was served lukewarm, and was very bland. I ordered the 4 cheese pasta with chicken, and in turn got a dish that tasted like a TV dinner. Absolutely no flavor in the chicken. I will not be back.
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David E.
I know that Seattle does not like chain restaurants, but there are some good things about some of them and Cheesecake Factory deserves a write up for their happy Hour alone. We went there the other day after being disappointed with a Happy Hour I was looking forward to. The Happy Hour menu here is great, everything was good and portions were amazing. Add that to the great cocktails and I will be back chain or no chain. Did I mention the bartender was excellent?
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Archana B.
Great ambience!! Better than other outlets I've been to. Loved the cheesecake of course. Very inspiring vegetarian burger with a brown rice patty - but not as tasty as we expected. The flatbread was good but I've had better for the price. The wait for our seat was also very acceptable - 15min, but the waiting area could've been better.
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Renard L.
Worst cheesecake Factory ever, after my meal and my chocolate cheesecake 10 to 20 minutes later I was throwing up everywhere. I have not thrown up in 10yrs. My wife said it was probably food poisoning or a very old cheesecake. Don't waste your $ only if you want to get sick.
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Laura F.
We had the best experience today. Leanna S was our server and she was absolutely incredible!! All of our meals were perfect and we did not have a want for anything at all. She really took care of us and I would love to come back and have her wait on us again and again!!
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Joan S.
Tonight I went with my friend Cindy to the cheesecake factory at 5 PM the hostess sat us In a booth . The waitress her name was Sarah she had only been serving people for two weeks and she was as sharp as tack! She was extremely friendly not pushy followed up with us to were three times what we had our dinner She explained the food offered us bread and butter and was a complete joy I had the barbecue salad with fried chicken and my friend had the pizza and both were delicious I would go back in a second. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal at the cheesecake factory Joan
We visited the Cheesecake Factory on a very busy day. There was a big football game happening that day (Seahawks won) and so we knew anywhere we went would be a wait. We were told it would be 40 mins, it ended up being just around 30mins. We have been to a Cheesecake Factory (Las Vegas in Caesar's Palace) before so we knew what to expect. Our eyes beat out our stomachs so we ordered an appetizer, breaded (and fried) zucchini, avocado and portabella mushroom. It came with 2 dipping sauces, mayo/chipotle and a ranch sauce. The flavor of the veggies was ok, but a little greasy. If you follow me you will know we are vegetarian and one of my pet peeves is that we usually have to order a boring salad, veggie burger or pasta with tomato sauce. Although our choices were in those line the flavor combinations were not boring. I ordered the Santa Fe Salad with Portabella Mushroom (grilled) instead of Chicken. The salad came out cool and crisp but the mushrooms nicely grilled and warm The size of this salad was HUGE! Very tasty!! I could not finish the entire thing and even shared some with my partner. My partnered ordered the Evelyn Everything Pasta. I had a few bites and we both found it delicious! I cannot remember the name of the pasta shape, but they looked like trumpets or even flowers... We did not order desserts although tempted... our eyes had caught up with our stomachs. Our order came to $40... it was a great deal!
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Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: The first time I learned of the Cheesecake Factory was from my sister, Mojgan, years ago. It became my go-to spot in Seattle when the Cheesecake Factory first opened downtown, because of the plethora of options and variety of foods available for large parties with differing tastes. Type of cuisine: A typical chain establishment, with a variety of options including pizzas, salads, burgers, and pastas in flavors inspired by Mexico, Italy, North America, etc. Ambiance: Usually a large establishment, with high ceilings, this downtown Seattle restaurant is no different. Booths and chair-table seating (in the bar as well) can be found in dark wood with glass ornamentation throughout the venue. Music plays in the background, sometimes loudly, as the hustle and bustle of restaurant spaces can be heard and felt. Patrons are not shy to speak to their dining companions aloud, but rarely do conversation topics make it to the neighboring tables. What I ordered: On this trip, four of us dined at the restaurant and shared three dishes, in addition to the free bread and butter served to us upon seating. The two, large appetizers we selected were the hot spinach and cheese dip, made with spinach, artichoke hearts, shallots, garlic and a mixture of cheeses, served bubbly hot with tortilla chips and salsa. The Factory nachos, crisp tortilla chips covered with melted cheeses, guacamole, sour cream and salsa with spicy chicken. For something a little healthier, yet large enough to serve four, we enjoyed the barbeque ranch chicken salad served with avocado, tomato, grilled corn, black beans, cucumber and romaine all tossed with barbeque ranch dressing and topped with crispy fried onion strings for crunch. What I loved: I loved the sourdough bread, the hot, very cheesy spinach dip and the flavorful salad. The crispy onion strings added texture and taste, as they were prepared with thin red onion slices. Why I loved it: The portions are huge and the food consistently good. You know what you are going to get at the Cheesecake Factory, where everything tastes the same from Seattle, to Las Vegas, from Orange County to Bellevue. Cost: Average to high ($9-$20 per entree)
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Brad D.
I still like this place! I took my family here on December 20th before Santa pictures, and once again, my family of six had a great time! Very friendly staff, great menu choices, especially for folks with special dietary needs. Treats for the kids without breaking the bank. Getting there at opening (11 a.m. I believe) was helpful. You're not going to wait for a table and you can free up the rest of your day for shopping downtown.
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Michael C.
This location was fast and efficient. The food is all spot on for Cheesecake factory. My server was super helpful and the food came out fast.
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Annette L.
The wait can be a bit much on the weekend but the location is great for downtown activities. Get something to share and your money will go further and your waistline will thank you. Great service, great atmosphere every time.
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Jasmine C.
I love the variety of the Cheesecake Factory's entree and dessert menus. Favorite dish so far is the salmon with mash potatoes(: I recommend this place to dine in. Service was ok.
The service was great. Our server (Maria H) was VERY attentive and helpful. I can say that I typically always have a good experience when visiting CF locations. Iced tea 2.95 Mac & Jack African Amber 7.25 Chicken and mushroom lettuce wrap 5.95 Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp 17.95 (excellent dish, my fave) $34.10 + tax
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Amber A.
I am disappointed our visit today. J loved her burger but I found bacon in both my VEGGIE BURGER and garden salad. They comped a dessert, which was nice. They were super busy so everything took a very long time. 2.5 hrs total, wait time to get a table was under 10mins though. Not worth it to us to go back, sorry guys.
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Ruth T.
We saw the Cheesecake Factory outside our hotel window and decided to give it a go. Our dinner experience was epic! We started with the Chinese chicken salad. It was huge, most important, it was incredible. The dressing was so tasty. For pupus, we had the potato tots and crispy crab bites. The potato tots were a surprise, filled with a cheesy cream and bacon filling. The crab bites are real crab:). For our entree, we shared the chicken piccata. OMG it was really good! I love chicken piccata and this one was done to perfection. The chicken was moist and tender. The sauce was so tasty with the capers and lemon. Hats off to the chef and our server, Leelee who provided the best service and atmosphere. We had an amazing experience and will definitely return!
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Jean W.
I go to Seattle for everything unhealthy! American food being notoriously packed with ingredients not even legal in Canada, it sure makes for some tasty (and bloating) day trip! Thanks to American Pop Culture, I have heard of the Cheesecake factory. Coming down to Seattle, I wanted one thing only: Cheesecake! Holy Selection! My friends and I may or may not have been already bloating and stuffed from meandering around Pike Place Market, but we still had room for cheesecake! (There's ALWAYS Room for Cheesecake!) Restaurant Deserts = Yay!
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Lauren D.
Convenient but very chain restaurant feeling. Their food is decent but I would highly recommend looking for menu items that require fresh ingredients.
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David C.
So a random individual gave me a compliment that was actually an insult telling me my grammar sucked and that I should go back to elementary school and that my review was confusing. Here is my response to his insult. If people can't comprehend words even if they are misspelt maybe they need to go back to their fundamental writing skills to learn how to read and write kid language perhaps. Try this then Mr. Charles B. Okay, you go get a pasta meal you could slip and potentially fall from with from all the oil in it. (Is that clear in thought?) If you put your white linen handkerchief on the floor and mere brush it on the ground there before picking it up you will end up throwing it away from all the dirt it suddenly attracted from glancing on the ground. (Is that clear in thought?) If you lean against a wooden pillar next to where you're eating you run the risk of smelling like sugar and alcohol from the residue overwhelming left on your clothes. (Is that clear in thought?) Why would you recommend someone to a place like that? If I need to further provide clarification about my concerns here please let me know and I can break it down even more for you since I guess you need metaphorical references to comprehend the my issues looking at your own reviews you have posted.
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Michael H.
This location did not disappoint. On a Friday night, we walked in and were seated immediately with no wait. Our waiter was friendly and vigilant in refilling our drinks and bread supply. The atmosphere and food were the expected Cheesecake Factory quality. I would visit this restaurant again should we return to the Downtown Seattle area on vacation.
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Bridget C.
This is one of the better locations we've been to, as they seem exceptionally skilled at handling heavy traffic due to their location straight across from the convention center. We wandered in and hoped for the best, as it was the busiest day of Comicon and the place was absolutely packed. We got a buzzer but somehow managed to slip in at the bar. We were able to order from the full menu and even though it was slammed our food came out hot and in decent time. And even though the wait staff were swamped they were still friendly and good natured, this location is always a pleasure to go to and the food is always good.
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Devin T.
I'll have you all know that The Cheesecake Factory will always serve great dishes and a big portion of food. That is always guaranteed...however, customer service to me plays a big role in how I write my reviews. That is why I gave the Pike St. Cheesecake Factory a two start out of five. I've eaten here two times and of those two times we were always rushed out. They would check up on us every so often and asked us if we wanted a box when we seriously just got our food! I'm paying $20-$40 for this meal, let me enjoy my time. Bottom line: Poor customer service.
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Bruce F.
We were in Seattle with the two older grandkids Christmas looking and shopping when we decided to stop in for dessert. Last year we took them for dinner and initially our Granddaughter protested thinking the food would be too fancy (lovely looking restaurant) but as we left after a great meal - she agreed it was fun and tasty. Today we just had dessert - each a different flavor of cheesecake and enjoyed tasting all of them. I did not enjoy the corner table but overall we had a great time - and yes it is on the expensive side but - the ambiance and great service makes it worth it.
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Wendy L.
Service was very friendly and attentive! Came here last night with a friend. My four cheese pasta was good, but not a standout dish. Also ordered a whisky smash which was delicious albeit a tad sweet (no complains from me though, I love a sweet cocktail). All in all, would suggest this place for a date as it does have that ambiance.
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Jakob M.
I've always left here satisfied with the price, portions, and palatability. It's always hoppin, and every time I've gone, there's been a wait of usually 20 minutes or more. There's not a lot to do that's within range of their buzzer thing while you're waiting other than the bar, although that's usually busy too. The atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing and the staff is really friendly. Ironically enough, while I'm a huge fan of cheesecake, I'm not too keen on this restaurant chain's recipe.
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Mike L.
Love this place... Try the chicken and biscuits, it doesn't disappoint!
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D.J. Y.
I wanted to be the 60th person to Yelp Ye Olde Cheesecake Factory, TA-DA!!! Personally, I like this place, while I don't like the prices or the fact I have to pay for parking. The environment, if you come early, is nice enough, much better than the Bellevue location in my opinion. The menu cracks me up, it so extensive that they have ads in it! By the way, if your menu is getting advertising supplements shouldn't your prices reflect that?? Just say'n.... The faux decor kinda makes me feel all gooey inside, I mean, I have to pay for parking and drive all the way into Downtown Seattle, heck, I'd better get some kind of eye candy to make the trip worth while. Food-wise, it's always been solid, nothing amazing, I tend to stay away from the "burgers" but my Pops has had a few and he enjoys them here. My personal favs are the pasta dishes and I had a French dip recently. It wasn't as good as my mom's, but really who could live up to that!! ;-) Service has always been attentive, but again, we ALWAYS go early on the weekends, for brunch/lunch, so I can't speak to the other horror stories I've read here on Yelp. It's Downtown, you pay for parking, did I mention that? And you'll have a nice slice of cheesecake to take home.....well, for a price....
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Boop B.
Came here for lunch with a group of friends around 2PM. The place looked jammed, and we were told it would be about 5 minutes. 2 minutes later, we were seated with the waitress asking us what to drink. Drinks came immediately, and she proceeded to ask us if we were ready. Orders for 4 people took about 15 minutes, with each other coming one at a time in 1 ~ 2 minute intervals. Before that, bread came nice and warm. I expected the atmosphere to not be as nice as this, seeing that we were just a bunch of teenagers anyway... But they served us well and were attentive with refills. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It was alright. The spiciness is only because of the Tabasco sauce in the sandwich... Nothing more. The meat wasn't crispy. It was soft and a bit dry. Overall, an okay burger for $12. The service was excellent. Love the atmosphere, but we had a booth behind the kitchen which was kind of loud. A few plates broke in the back, and there were just a lot of fuss. But being that we focused in our own conversations, it was alright.
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bernard f.
Typical corporate chain mentality on display here. Ordered a Manhattan rocks, comes with *waaaay* too much vermouth, bartender tries to convince me that I don't know how my favorite drink is made. Right, after ten years of ordering this, he thinks he is the first one to get it right? If I am overpaying (and you definitely are here) I expect to at least get adequate service. The extra star is because they do their edemame well.
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Logan V.
Uninspired American food, long wait times but a generally nice atmosphere. Watch out for 9:30pm, when they turn the lights down low (extra romance?). Great for groups, because they are built to handle it. The extra star comes from the de-freaking-licious cheesecake. My favorite is Lemon Raspberry Cream, which is light (for cheesecake!) and has a tart raspberry sauce that is delicious with the cheesecake. I'm not a chocoholic, but their Blueberry White Chocolate cake is very good, as well.
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Amanda W.
Able to get a party of 4 with no reservations in 5 minutes on a Friday night at 6pm, unheard of. I always have a great time at the cheesecake factory. I had the pizza margarita and my hubby had the pad Thai pasta. Both of our meals were very good. The cheesecake is always good and the waiter was always refilling our water glass. Was this the best food I had, nope. However, it is good for big groups and the prices vary so even your frugal friends can find something here.
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Evan D.
Gigantic menu but the food was blah. Under our table was lots of food from the previous customers. Serving staff were eccentric. No prices on the menu for mixed drinks.
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Kristin C.
Overall I am a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. I just HATE this location. Its always busy, and they don't take reservations. So you can't get in on a Saturday night, cuz its like a 2 hour wait. For anyone who has read my previous reviews, I hate waiting for food. Well, for anything really. The food is good though. I am not a fan of how huge the menu is though. There are just way too many choices. For a first timer, a menu this size is just daunting. And I have always thought that less is more. At least that's what Food Network tells me. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich. It is huge, greasy, and delicious! When first looking at the menu you would think they are expensive, but based off the amount of food you get, its actually really cheap. I would definitely not suggest going for desserts and drinks though, that can get a bit pricey. I love their cheesecake too. My boyfriend and I can never decide on a piece to share though, so we just order 2 pieces and take home left overs. Its like 3 desserts in 1. Luckily, we both love the chicken sandwich, so we can share that, which justifies ordering cheesecake.
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Lindsay P.
Cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory: ALWAYS GOOD Appetizers from the Cheesecake factory: AMAZING- really recommend the avacado egg rolls and the crab and cream cheese wontons. SOOO GOOD. Dinners from the Cheesecake factory: not worth your time. Their menu is MASSIVE so if you have a hard time making up your mind you are going to spend at least an hour perusing the menu. I went here with my husband and Mother and law and it was a disaster because she can't eat anything; she's not eating meat, can't have sesame oil, can't have anything with small bits when digested... and can't have soy. So you mean she can't eat anything? Pretty much. The servers don't know what is in the dishes so they have a hard time directing you; she ended up getting a salad where the dressing had sesame oil in it, as well as edamame (which is soy beans, if you weren't aware) on it. She had to send it back and didn't realize the dressing was sesame until it came back without the edamame. Usually when I come here my husband and I share two or three appetizers and get a piece of cheesecake each to take home- the cheesecake usually lasts for at least two or three days. Bill when we have appetizers and chesecake- about $50 if we don't drink. I haven't been here since I've turned 21 and been able to get a drink so I don't know if they have a good happy hour or not. Bill when we have dinner and cheesecake to take home? Nearly $100, even without soda. Great place to drop in for the appetizers and cheesecake to take home, but you're going to wait at LEAST 30 min if not more, so make sure you're not on a time limit. Great thing is too, if you don't want to sit around and wait, and all you want is cheesecake, you can order it in their front bakery to go, without a wait for a table.
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Stella Y.
For being rude on the phone when I was asking about reservations. Okay, you don't take reservations. But you don't have to be nasty about it.
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Vince N.
"Long lines for much of the same" Cheesecake factories are always the same, always consistent, always busy, always looking like a Vegas buffet. The food is a step above your average chain restaurant. The menu offers and endless array of food. If you are not sure of where to eat,you are downtown, afraid to try something different and unique and need a bite for a decent price this place is not a bad choice.
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Janelle B.
I don't like chain restaurants. They are impersonal and rarely special. Everything has that mass-produced feel to it. And, in the heart of Seattle, surrounded by so many unique local flavors, it seems to especially be a travesty to waste your limited stomach space and dining hours on such a generic choice. With that said, however, the Cheesecake Factory actually isn't so bad, as chain restaurants go. If you must dine at such a place, better Cheesecake Factory than, say, a place like Olive Garden. Cheesecake Factory is one of the few restaurants that gets pasta right. Almost without fail, whenever I order a pasta dish from any other restaurant, they find a way to mess it up. But I've ordered pasta at Cheesecake Factory several times, and it is always delicious and flavorful. This alone justifies the venture into generic chain-dom. I like their lunch menu. Cheesecake Factory dinners are huge, I never finish them. So, the smaller lunch portions are perfect (and usually still too large to be finished), and they are also much more affordable. The server was inattentive. He forgot my water, spilled food on someone else, and messed up our bill. But, what are the chances you'll get the same server as me? Not that great. Don't let it dissuade you. Just...you're in Seattle...there are so many other, better choices nearby! Why go for the safe and familiar, with so many better options waiting to be sampled? (of course, this begs the question - why did *I* choose the 'safe and familiar' when I could have gone somewhere more local? Well, because that's the location my friends chose to meet up. 'Nuff said.)
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Nancy C.
I promised the little one cheesecake - so after our show, I got 3 pieces to go - it took about 10 minutes to get it and it was $23! The cheesecake was just ok - I'm sure I could have bought a whole one somewhere that was fantastic for less than that. Actualy, Trader Joe's has a pretty good one for less than $10. I've always found their food to be overpriced and not so good. The only thing I actually like is the Chinese Chicken Salad which isn't to bad.
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Nikki I.
Great location! Great food! Great experience! The fried macaroni and cheese was amazing. This chain really needs to reconsider their lighting scheme...too dark!
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Ferdmeister V.
This place never disappoints me, always a sure thing when you eat here. The food is great no matter which one you go to. Within walking distance from the hotels in downtown so not a bad walk after a large dinner.
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Banana M.
I love cheesecake and where better to get the best cheese cake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I have been 2 different Cheesecake factory and both times were great! There was a bit of a wait for a table, but the good food and dessert was totally worth the wait. I got the Ahi tuna and my boyfriend got a pasta dish. The food came quickly and was delicious! When dessert came, we got the peanut butter cheesecake and it was amazing! Definitely want to come back here when I get a chance! Highly recommended.
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l b.
Wow! Very surprised that a chain restaurant had such unique and delicious food! We went on weekday evening so there was no wait. The ambiance is a bit more upscale than I'm used to, yet I was still comfortable. The server was attentive, not annoying, and helpful. The food presentation was aesthetically pleasing. We started with 2 appetizers which were plenty to fill us both up. I've had better Crab Wontons so I recommend against them here. The Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes should not be missed! These are to die for. They are not traditional Southern style as I expected and thank God seeing as how I don't even like corn bread. They were sweet and garnished with a avocado, sour cream and a distinctive green salsa. Being that my date had eyes bigger than his stomach we had an entree still to come despite our full bellies. I wasn't even considering eating any of it because I was uncomfortably full at this point, but after trying one bite I couldn't not eat a few more bites. It was a spaghetti pasta with a light white wine sauce with shrimp and peas. Overall, a great restaurant if you're okay with the big and glamorous atmosphere.
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Lala L.
Stopped by on a Saturday night around five (I'm usually not this stupid) with my husband and two cousins, nine and four to celebrate the four year old's birthday. After a wait of 45 minutes, along with one meltdown, we were seated. Our waitress was a gem, she was super friendly, and went the extra mile to give the four year old some extra attention. It was really nice to see that they've added a kid's menu, as this is definitely a family restaurant. As most know, the portions are big and tend to be salty, so be sure to have tons of water on hand, and don't try to take it all down in one sitting. We ordered pizza and chicken tenders for the kids, the caramel chicken for my husband, and I had the pear and blue cheese pizzette. The thing about The Cheesecake Factory is that they rock at doing a thousand different dishes at a mediocre level. So I can say the adults full but not so satisfied. We also ordered a slice of fudge cake that the staff delivered with a candle while singing happy birthday.The four year old FLIPPED out and love that. Tips: The pizzette's are an EXCELLENT value at a little under $5 and are more than filling as a dinner portion. Great place to take loud toddlers and kids as the overall noise level with drown out any foolishness that may be going on at your table.
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Jennifer L.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: My second visit to the Cheesecake Factory because one of my friends had convinced me that I probably went on a bad day. It was really busy today -- long waiting line. Waited 20 (or so) minutes to get seated. Not that big of a deal. :) I didn't get a chance to order because the server assumed my friend ordered for me when in fact he ordered a bunch just for himself. I wasn't too terribly hungry, so I only ordered the tiramisu (hopefully this time it would be better). Guess what? I'm having diarrhea right now. :( =============================== I humbly entered the tall-ceiling restaurant last Sunday with two peers. It was my first visit to the o'famous Cheesecake Factory. We approached the counter where the host wrote one of our names on the board. "It'll be around 10 minutes," he said, then looked away. We walked ourselves to the waiting area and waited. I looked around. We're the only people waiting! Oh! I see empty tables there and there and there and there! No idea. Five minutes past. Ten minutes past. Fifteen minutes past. Huh? We went to the counter and discovered the host was gone! "Have you guys been helped," said a lady behind us. "No. We've been waiting for almost twenty minutes and the host said it would only be ten. Now, he's no where to be found," one of my friends said. The lady checked the board and told us it would be another ten minutes. We waited...another fifteen minutes. "Chris!" a man cried. I've waited so long that I've forgotten my friend's name. Well, even he couldn't remember his own name when it was called. Luckily, we remember just in time before the host made us wait another 30 minutes. We were seated in one of the empty tables that I spotted earlier. :) Our server took our order, brought us our drinks and food, asked how we were doing, gave us the bill and a togo box. YaDaDa! Nothing interesting there. Our food took a while. It was only lukewarm when it finally came out. My friends ordered a pizza and I ordered the Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. The pizza looked cold and the cheese was not melty like when it comes out of a pizza box. My pasta looked dry. Not very appetizing and surely continued to ruin my experience. For that place to be called Cheesecake Factory, I really expected more to their cheesecakes and not just more whipped cream. The cheesecake I ordered was somewhat bland AND grainy. The tiramisu made one of my friends sick. I had a bite and tasted alcohol! I couldn't taste any of the goodness and yumminess that you should get from a tiramisu. All I tasted was alcohol. Great first impression. :(
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Jerry L.
Ok.. Class..Repeat after me. "I will not go to The Cheesecake Factory!" Yes. I went to The Cheesecake Factory for a going away party. The place was full of tourists and people who just don't know any better. The place was big, crowded and reminded me of a place in Vegas with the faux art. I ordered the Herb Crusted Salmon and boy.. was it herbie. Herbie to a point that I couldn't taste the salmon. The food was mediocre and pricey ($19.95). The service was good and that was the only good thing about this place. Ok.. Class is dismissed.
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Angela N.
SURPRISE, their fish + chips are actually pretty delicious! Would order it again. I also really like their country garden something-or-the-other salad; super fresh veggies all cut into tiny chopped-salad sizes. Service, while not particularly memorable, is always polite and prompt and willing to give me infinite minutes for reading their novel of a menu. Speaking of which, I actually LIKE that their menu is gigantic -- the Cheesecake Factory is not supposed to be some magical fine dining experience, it's comfort food at reasonable prices. Nothing screams comfort louder than a menu that offers you just about everything your little heart desires. For the longest time I was a devout fan of the classic + fresh strawberries, but I was recently persuaded to try the raspberry lemon... love. Lovelovelove. Even my adamantly-against-all-forms-of-cheese sisters love the raspberry lemon cheesecake, WOAH. My new favorite cheesecake. Things I recommend you avoid: -the mini corndogs (I've no excuses): I've had better storebought-frozen-then-nuked versions. Somehow these tasted a little... sour... ???? Happy thoughts happy thoughts happy thoughts. -their fruit daiquiris (strawberry and mango, particularly): This is neither fruit nor daiquiri. You deserve better. -french toast napolean (brunch item): Sort of tastes like a cross between a bad birthday cake and box-mix pancakes (lots of strawberries though). -broccoli cheddar soup: Powdery texture and mehhhh flavor. List to be updated as my wreck of a "ooh that sounds good" train continues chugging through the menu.
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Rudy W.
great place in downtown Seattle. not sure why Cheesecake always attract many patron. the food is not all that great and their prices is not all that cheap either. the decor is nice.
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Alli D.
Oh ick. First of all, don't get me started on how my friend, who was entertaining a first-time-Seattle-visitor-from-England, decided to take him HERE. I mean, really, there wasn't a more original option to choose? And don't get me started about the uncomfortably awkward server, who would unnerve you by repeating everything you said, and being waayyy too formal for a glorified Red Robin. And I can't even talk about the novel-slash-menu, filled with enticing-sounding dishes, but when you looked at the nutrition information you didn't even want to order a salad. Three days later, I'm still finding it difficult to form words due to the oil slick made in my mouth by the pasta I had. This is maybe the first time ever when I had three days worth of leftovers but haven't wanted to revisit the experience. And don't ask about the over-packaging they do when you have a doggie bag or order cheesecake to go. Huge containers, plus a plastic back to carry i home in? Not necessary. With all this stuff I can't talk about, there's not much I can say about the Cheesecake Factory. Err...the bathroom was nice?
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Akvile H.
I enjoy an occasional trip to the Cheesecake Factory because I have a huuuuge sweet tooth! Not only is Cheesecake one of my favorite treats, but they also have AMAZING tiramisu..my oh my! It's oOh soO good! The place is usually always packed, so try to avoid it weekend evenings but the food is good, servers have always been friendly, and the prices are alright, but a bit on the more expensive side. For a huge chain restaurant, it's really good and I haven't had anything bad off of the menu, but yet again, their menu is massive, it's like a book, full of advertisements, lol, so I can say that the small fraction of food I have tried, it has been good. I recommend it if you haven't been before or want to try some amazing desserts! Try and save some room after dinner for them or share with a friend! Good portion sizes.
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Sea A.
Caesar is great, and HUGE. firecracker salmon (appetizer) was fantastic and authentic. It came with an amazing sauce and a pile of red cabbage that just soaked it up. But I'm writing this because of the Hibachi Steak. C'mon! Nothing is that good. I can't even describe how good it was. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The asparagus tempura was awesome and the wasabi mashed potatoes were really creamy. I just can't say enough good things about our meal. Crazy good.
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Eric C.
Impossibly large menu with too many options. I rarely complain about having options, but it's always tough making a decision on what to eat because of the menu's expansive menu. Everything they make is decent, but I have yet to try something that made me want to come back for any particular reason. It's never been my first option when choosing a place to eat. A warning for light eaters... The portions are enormous. Oh and if you thought that dark and flavourful bread had chocolate in it, you were mistaken. It's made with molasses. Trust me, I asked.
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Shasta L.
I legitimately like The Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain. I order the same things every time, and while that might seem really boring...OK, it is really boring, but whatever. It's not like I go here for extraordinary cuisine or something. The menu is HUGE. They have burgers, pastas, steaks, fish, salads, pizzas, not to mention over two dozen kinds of cheesecakes. This is a place you can take the pickiest eaters to because they will be able to find something they want from the vast menu. This particular location can have over a 2-hour wait for a table, so I avoid it at all costs on the weekend. The service isn't memorable, in a good or bad way, but I'm only here for the crab wontons, crusted chicken romano, and Kahlua cheesecake every few months.
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Walla Walla M.
Just what our family needed after an exhausting day site seeing in Seattle. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. Perfect for my kids. All our meals were delish. My husband had some jambalaya dish that was to die for. Very good. We even visited the Cheesecake Factory a second time on our visit and once again had great food and service.
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Sarah M.
I'm not sure why but I keep receiving gift cards to come to this place. From friends, from family...everyone seems to think that I love this place when reality, it's really...meh. They've got one of the hugest menus I've ever seen in my life! It looks like a freaking novel! I've had some random things there before...thai pasta with chicken, some kind of stew or goulash, among a few other things. It's nothing to write home about...it's a chain restaurant that produces ridiculous quantities of food...what do you expect? It's edible though and usually pretty accomodating for large parties. If you are a cheesecake fan, I'd go there just for cheesecake. Or take the cheesecake home and box it up. One way or another, with the gigantic portions, there's no way you'll be able to consume a meal and cheesecake.
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Meng W.
I don't know why this restaurant only got a 3-star. Their food quality and service are excellent, and price is quite reasonable.
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Victoria T.
I can not be bothered to wait for a table at The Cheesecake Factory. I do not like the cheesecake. It's not my thing. I do, however, like the garlic noodles. I will order them from the take out counter. That's it. That mob of suburbanites in the city to party down at the chain restaurant before heading over to the AMC theater is just too much for me to handle.
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Sarah B.
Oh no a chain! Well yes, indeed, you are correct. But they are actually quite good for what they are. And this is coming from someone who really doesn't care for cheesecake. We came over as a group during PAX, which meant a wait of course but seriously, a 15 minute wait during a conference and at peak hours was not bad. Our server was perky and polite. But the menu, it's as insane as everyone as commented! Truly it's a task to make sense of it or to find something you would like. Then you need to be concerned about sizes. Since everything here is based on the scale that you are a 10 ft giant with a super fast metabolism. Yeah.... right..... And then you have that whole menu of cheesecake. Thankfully I can just skip that since it invokes nausea. The food however does not. Ordering the smaller sizes and appetizers was the way to go. Plenty to share and not too many leftovers. Overall, a good experience when you are stuck downtown. But expect tourists and waits.
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Vincent V.
This restaurant has a very dark mood lighting. Which would be great if I was a guy trying to get a hand job under the dining table and get away with it. I was on a first date with a deaf guy who was also blind in one eye. Can you imagine that for a second, trying to use sign language in the dark with someone who's basically Helen Keller!? But that's not why i'm giving this place 3 stars. The food was okay. The waitress acted like Kate Middleton. The creepy trailer park couple sitting across from us kept staring. Children throwing straws. Teenagers being retarded and using words like "YOLO," a cramped 2 seater table with no arm or leg room for someone my size at 6'2'' and the general lack of swiftness. Perhaps if it's taking 65 minutes to serve and dismiss each table you should hire more kitchen staff and wait staff. Just an observation. After the check I grabbed my coat and ran out like I was trying to escape a burning building, almost forgetting about the guy I came with. I would go here again with a reservation, knowing what I wanted to order in advance, sitting in a booth not a table, and perhaps with someone who can speak loudly. The Godiva cheesecake was nice at least.
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Michael M.
Wow...two meals here in two days...wanted to give them another chance. What a disaster. Wretched service both times, management was ineffectual...food was cold. Don't get me wrong, I love The Cheesecake Factory, have been to 7-8 locations all over the country traveling and have sponsored several business meals at various locations. Based on my experience here, I doubt I'll go to any other of their locations again. It was that bad. Epic Fail. [Addendum: Guests during the Seattle Marathon weekend really, really wanted to go to TCF...I set my teeth and smiled...I swear, I must be on a poster in the breakroom to "Give this man and his party the wrong food and terrible service until he refuses to return."]
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k e.
Who doesn't love the Cheesecake Factory? Well, beside the wait. The miso salmon is the best!
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T.L. T.
Nice appetizer selection, but it's not great tasting. For a chain restaurant it's ok in the entree dept. Buy a cookbook, you'll do better and your stomach will too. Don't bother with the salmon, it's farmed which means no taste and gross texture. Ugh! The food doesn't really live up to description on the menu. Stick with the cheesecake, that's what the creative genius' in the kitchen should have done. On a high note, the servers are wonderful, and very attentive.
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K A.
After a week of decadent eating, my boyfriend and I decided to stop at the downtown Cheesecake Factory for a casual meal. We got seating near the big windows, with great natural light and perfect for people watching downtown. Our waiter, Jed, was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fast. This CCF was clean, fast and friendly, so I would definitely visit again. The scariest part was the nutritional guide they left on our table with the menus. Some on the calorie counts can really ruin your meal!! Needless to say, we didn't order any actual cheesecake.
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Joshua H.
"Jim Beam on the Rocks w/ a splash of water and a Cobb Salad with no bleu cheese please" *smile I love this place... I can read a book, eat a great tossed salad, drink my Jim Beam and be at peace... the food is great, or at least the salads are; I tend to stick to what I like. AND it's entertaining listening to the staff put up with the convention people... I felt horrible the day it was a convention for Baptist Women's something another... the whole place filled with middle aged ladies and big hats. Or the Animation Conventions... I've lived in Seattle my whole life and it's pretty diverse here, but some of the kids coming out of those conventions... do their parents know they wear that? Cheesecake Factory I show you some love... & "no, I won't be having a cheesecake, but thank you"
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Carol B.
Our first venture in to this "iconic" restaurant. The place itself is very ornate and well maintained. The first thing you see is the huge cheesecake display...who cares about eating real food at that point! But, we did have lunch. My son enjoyed the herb-crusted salmon with asparagus and said it was very tasty. His only complaint was that, here we are in the Pacific NW, heart of the best salmon in the world and this place serves what appears to be Atlantic salmon. Not nearly as much flavor as our terrific Pacific salmon choices. I enjoyed a "skinny menu" meal, the Mexican Chicken/tortilla salad, sans sour cream. It was huge and at only 590 calories, was both delicious (loved the guacamole sauce) and filling. Consequently, we had no room for cheesecake, but the table next to us was enjoying several flavors. We heard everything from "too sweet" to OMG... The price was reasonable for the area, though $33 for two lunches could be considered excessive to some.
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Claudia M.
What can be said about cheesecake factory that hasn't been said yet? Great place, great food, most of the times excellent service, cakes and cheesecakes to die for, and gooood drinks! Love the place! Recommendations? For appetizer get the avocado rolls, dessert? the black out cake if you are a chocolate lover, drink? mojito!, breakfast? carne asada, the orange chicken and the three cheese pasta are excellent, don't order ribs 'cause they're not good.
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Peter P.
I'm a huge fan of cheese cake not so much the cheese cake factory! I mean it's just like claim jumper and spaghetti factory. It's like this, after a hour your food arrives and what do you get? Huge portions of average food.. Just like red robin.
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Carolina R.
every time i come, it gets worse. experience one: server doesnt bring bread, we had to ask for it she takes it after we tell her we were still eating it food took long and she didnt say why.. it wasnt that packed drinks were horrible, too light for the price cheesecake was good food was mediocre, and very very dry experience two: server brings bread but not water after we asked for it only brings half of us water forgets half the order and half of that half wasnt even written down my beverage came out half filled, like actually with all the ice and liquid in this cup it only got to half the cup itself. food comes out an hour after we order cheesecake comes out half hour after we asked for it took twenty minutes to get the tab, another 25 to get our card back. and the food was worse than before, i got the same plate. taste is not consistent here. which is a shame because you would expect it, for the size and location, to be better at this. the bellevue location is by far the best cheesecake factory i have been to
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Alison V.
So this is obviously a chain. However, it's one of my favorite chain restaurants to go to. The service I receive here is usually pretty great. To start, I love the bread I get while waiting. They never seem to mind bringing me a second basket which is good since sometimes the wait can be quite long. The menu is expansive and I can always find something I'm in the mood for. Usually the real problem is limiting my options. However, the pasta da vinci is one of my favorites. Also, the cheesecake options are great and perfect for someone like me who isn't a big fan of "plain" cheesecake. So what makes this Cheesecake Factory different? A few things. First, the wait. You're almost always in for a long wait during any sort of peak time. Luckily there are some interesting characters on the sidewalk out in front usually which can provide entertainment should you require. Second, the service. I've been here on numerous occasions and almost always had a server who was extremely attentive each time. The one time a friend and I ended up waiting what seemed too long for our meal, a manager overheard us talking about how long it had been and gave us each a free slice of cheesecake without us even complaining. Lastly, the location. It's a good place downtown and when you have a group of out-of-towners who want food they're familiar with or they're chain restaurant type folks this is a pretty good place to go.
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Gary K.
The cheesecake and the service were good. The food was mediocre and overpriced. With all that money they're pulling in on overpriced food you'd think they would splurge on some water glasses which for some strange reason comes in a beer mug that's seen better days.
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Fernando G.
the assembly lines continues ... and with it, the style of service. not sure if i could say good things about the feel of quality customer services regards this particular outlet. what i do know is that the dynamics of service is so monotone and unpolished that i may one day just order my food to go. food is amazing tho ... as is the cheese and as are their drinks. enough said!
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Steven S.
I never have a problem with this establishment. Always fast and nice people people. I sat at the bar for the first time at this Downtown spot and they were working fast and with a purpose. The bartender was even nicer when she found out I was military. Great place!
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Jasmine T.
I want to live here... not near here, but here! The interior is beautiful and we got to sit in a huge booth. We got a seat pretty quickly, but we had to wait for our server forever... it must a been a busy night. He did bring water and bread eventually. I love it when restaurants have warm bread. The breads were wonderfully soft. Since we had gorged on seafood earlier, I was only here for cheesecake. Each of us got a different cheesecake, so I got to sample a few. I ordered the Red Velvet Cheesecake... when the heck am I ever gonna see that kind again? My fiance got the Dulce de Leche one, one friend got the Tiramisu one and another got the peanut butter one. The Red Velvet one was a layer of cake, a layer of cheesecake, another layer of cake, another layer of cheesecake and a thick layer of icing. This was good... Everything just worked so well together! The cake was the right colour and moist. The icing was different from the cheesecake. I made a huge mistake of reading the Nutritional List... eeps, I will have to do serious diet penance for this one. Dulce de Leche was awesome! The cheesecake is how I always imagined perfect cheesecake to be with a hint of caramel. The whip cream with nuts makes it even better. I could only eat half. My fiance could only eat half. There was no way I was wasting this, so I scooped it into the takeaway container and brought it back to our hotel. I even got some forks. I should have set my alarm so I could eat it in the middle of the night.
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Adelina W.
I was really surprised by the food here. I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory and have been avoiding it in my travels to the states. I ordered a chicken burger and it was delicious. It was piled so hight I had difficulties eating it. The fries were SO good. There was the perfect crunch to potato ratio and it was well seasoned. My dining companion had a burger and that was really good as well. Their house salad is just average. Service was average. We were there just after the lunch crowd and it was difficult to get the attention of our server. I think we tried to get the attention of our server for at least 10 minutes before someone noticed and directed him our way. Portions are huge and I couldn't finish it. I was so stuffed and couldn't order any dessert. Next time I'm in the city, I'm so there to try their cheesecake!
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Gigi K.
'Nuff said. Its busy a lot because of the location to the convention center. I would recommend that you make reservations for any meal if there is a convention. Prices are high in comparison to other nearby options
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K D.
I've been to The Cheesecake Factory's other locations and thoroughly enjoyed my experience, however this Pike Street in Seattle location was not one of those times. I ordered one of my go-to dishes - Shrimp with Angel Hair - and I was sorely disappointed. The service was fine, our waitress friendly but the food was just not up to par. The shrimp was flavorful and juicy with yummy spices but the angel hair pasta was over cooked. It was mush and it kept sticking to my teeth. I took about 2 small bites before I decided it was just not worth it to even reorder. When the waitress came back to take our plates and saw that mine was completely full, she didn't even bother to ask why. I thought that was a little rude because then I wasn't even given a chance to give feedback. Besides the waitress being nice, it was a not a pleasant experience.
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Mike L.
Love this place... Try the chicken and biscuits, it doesn't disappoint!
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D.J. Y.
I wanted to be the 60th person to Yelp Ye Olde Cheesecake Factory, TA-DA!!! Personally, I like this place, while I don't like the prices or the fact I have to pay for parking. The environment, if you come early, is nice enough, much better than the Bellevue location in my opinion. The menu cracks me up, it so extensive that they have ads in it! By the way, if your menu is getting advertising supplements shouldn't your prices reflect that?? Just say'n.... The faux decor kinda makes me feel all gooey inside, I mean, I have to pay for parking and drive all the way into Downtown Seattle, heck, I'd better get some kind of eye candy to make the trip worth while. Food-wise, it's always been solid, nothing amazing, I tend to stay away from the "burgers" but my Pops has had a few and he enjoys them here. My personal favs are the pasta dishes and I had a French dip recently. It wasn't as good as my mom's, but really who could live up to that!! ;-) Service has always been attentive, but again, we ALWAYS go early on the weekends, for brunch/lunch, so I can't speak to the other horror stories I've read here on Yelp. It's Downtown, you pay for parking, did I mention that? And you'll have a nice slice of cheesecake to take home.....well, for a price....
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Boop B.
Came here for lunch with a group of friends around 2PM. The place looked jammed, and we were told it would be about 5 minutes. 2 minutes later, we were seated with the waitress asking us what to drink. Drinks came immediately, and she proceeded to ask us if we were ready. Orders for 4 people took about 15 minutes, with each other coming one at a time in 1 ~ 2 minute intervals. Before that, bread came nice and warm. I expected the atmosphere to not be as nice as this, seeing that we were just a bunch of teenagers anyway... But they served us well and were attentive with refills. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It was alright. The spiciness is only because of the Tabasco sauce in the sandwich... Nothing more. The meat wasn't crispy. It was soft and a bit dry. Overall, an okay burger for $12. The service was excellent. Love the atmosphere, but we had a booth behind the kitchen which was kind of loud. A few plates broke in the back, and there were just a lot of fuss. But being that we focused in our own conversations, it was alright.
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bernard f.
Typical corporate chain mentality on display here. Ordered a Manhattan rocks, comes with *waaaay* too much vermouth, bartender tries to convince me that I don't know how my favorite drink is made. Right, after ten years of ordering this, he thinks he is the first one to get it right? If I am overpaying (and you definitely are here) I expect to at least get adequate service. The extra star is because they do their edemame well.
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Logan V.
Uninspired American food, long wait times but a generally nice atmosphere. Watch out for 9:30pm, when they turn the lights down low (extra romance?). Great for groups, because they are built to handle it. The extra star comes from the de-freaking-licious cheesecake. My favorite is Lemon Raspberry Cream, which is light (for cheesecake!) and has a tart raspberry sauce that is delicious with the cheesecake. I'm not a chocoholic, but their Blueberry White Chocolate cake is very good, as well.
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Amanda W.
Able to get a party of 4 with no reservations in 5 minutes on a Friday night at 6pm, unheard of. I always have a great time at the cheesecake factory. I had the pizza margarita and my hubby had the pad Thai pasta. Both of our meals were very good. The cheesecake is always good and the waiter was always refilling our water glass. Was this the best food I had, nope. However, it is good for big groups and the prices vary so even your frugal friends can find something here.
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Evan D.
Gigantic menu but the food was blah. Under our table was lots of food from the previous customers. Serving staff were eccentric. No prices on the menu for mixed drinks.
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Kristin C.
Overall I am a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. I just HATE this location. Its always busy, and they don't take reservations. So you can't get in on a Saturday night, cuz its like a 2 hour wait. For anyone who has read my previous reviews, I hate waiting for food. Well, for anything really. The food is good though. I am not a fan of how huge the menu is though. There are just way too many choices. For a first timer, a menu this size is just daunting. And I have always thought that less is more. At least that's what Food Network tells me. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich. It is huge, greasy, and delicious! When first looking at the menu you would think they are expensive, but based off the amount of food you get, its actually really cheap. I would definitely not suggest going for desserts and drinks though, that can get a bit pricey. I love their cheesecake too. My boyfriend and I can never decide on a piece to share though, so we just order 2 pieces and take home left overs. Its like 3 desserts in 1. Luckily, we both love the chicken sandwich, so we can share that, which justifies ordering cheesecake.
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Banana M.
I love cheesecake and where better to get the best cheese cake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I have been 2 different Cheesecake factory and both times were great! There was a bit of a wait for a table, but the good food and dessert was totally worth the wait. I got the Ahi tuna and my boyfriend got a pasta dish. The food came quickly and was delicious! When dessert came, we got the peanut butter cheesecake and it was amazing! Definitely want to come back here when I get a chance! Highly recommended.
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Manuela A.
this place is really fun to go too, i came here on my 21st birthday with my mom and sister and have a margarita :) the staff is always friendly and food is delicious, try one of their skinny salads, it's really yummy :)
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Jerome B.
I don't care that the cheesecake factory is a franchise, their food and service at the downtown seatle location was perfect. I had my 20th birthday there, and I had invited about 45 people to come to dinner at the factory. I was really stressed about it, but the people at the cheesecake factory were really helpful in trying to make my night a great one. Although I told them about 45 people, only about 35 people managed to show up, so they were happily able to accomodate the number of people that I had. Their service was excellent. THe food there was great too. I LOVE their pasta and cheesecake... yum! I would greatly recommend this place.
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Lindsay P.
Cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory: ALWAYS GOOD Appetizers from the Cheesecake factory: AMAZING- really recommend the avacado egg rolls and the crab and cream cheese wontons. SOOO GOOD. Dinners from the Cheesecake factory: not worth your time. Their menu is MASSIVE so if you have a hard time making up your mind you are going to spend at least an hour perusing the menu. I went here with my husband and Mother and law and it was a disaster because she can't eat anything; she's not eating meat, can't have sesame oil, can't have anything with small bits when digested... and can't have soy. So you mean she can't eat anything? Pretty much. The servers don't know what is in the dishes so they have a hard time directing you; she ended up getting a salad where the dressing had sesame oil in it, as well as edamame (which is soy beans, if you weren't aware) on it. She had to send it back and didn't realize the dressing was sesame until it came back without the edamame. Usually when I come here my husband and I share two or three appetizers and get a piece of cheesecake each to take home- the cheesecake usually lasts for at least two or three days. Bill when we have appetizers and chesecake- about $50 if we don't drink. I haven't been here since I've turned 21 and been able to get a drink so I don't know if they have a good happy hour or not. Bill when we have dinner and cheesecake to take home? Nearly $100, even without soda. Great place to drop in for the appetizers and cheesecake to take home, but you're going to wait at LEAST 30 min if not more, so make sure you're not on a time limit. Great thing is too, if you don't want to sit around and wait, and all you want is cheesecake, you can order it in their front bakery to go, without a wait for a table.
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Stella Y.
For being rude on the phone when I was asking about reservations. Okay, you don't take reservations. But you don't have to be nasty about it.
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Vince N.
"Long lines for much of the same" Cheesecake factories are always the same, always consistent, always busy, always looking like a Vegas buffet. The food is a step above your average chain restaurant. The menu offers and endless array of food. If you are not sure of where to eat,you are downtown, afraid to try something different and unique and need a bite for a decent price this place is not a bad choice.
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Janelle B.
I don't like chain restaurants. They are impersonal and rarely special. Everything has that mass-produced feel to it. And, in the heart of Seattle, surrounded by so many unique local flavors, it seems to especially be a travesty to waste your limited stomach space and dining hours on such a generic choice. With that said, however, the Cheesecake Factory actually isn't so bad, as chain restaurants go. If you must dine at such a place, better Cheesecake Factory than, say, a place like Olive Garden. Cheesecake Factory is one of the few restaurants that gets pasta right. Almost without fail, whenever I order a pasta dish from any other restaurant, they find a way to mess it up. But I've ordered pasta at Cheesecake Factory several times, and it is always delicious and flavorful. This alone justifies the venture into generic chain-dom. I like their lunch menu. Cheesecake Factory dinners are huge, I never finish them. So, the smaller lunch portions are perfect (and usually still too large to be finished), and they are also much more affordable. The server was inattentive. He forgot my water, spilled food on someone else, and messed up our bill. But, what are the chances you'll get the same server as me? Not that great. Don't let it dissuade you. Just...you're in Seattle...there are so many other, better choices nearby! Why go for the safe and familiar, with so many better options waiting to be sampled? (of course, this begs the question - why did *I* choose the 'safe and familiar' when I could have gone somewhere more local? Well, because that's the location my friends chose to meet up. 'Nuff said.)
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Nancy C.
I promised the little one cheesecake - so after our show, I got 3 pieces to go - it took about 10 minutes to get it and it was $23! The cheesecake was just ok - I'm sure I could have bought a whole one somewhere that was fantastic for less than that. Actualy, Trader Joe's has a pretty good one for less than $10. I've always found their food to be overpriced and not so good. The only thing I actually like is the Chinese Chicken Salad which isn't to bad.
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Nikki I.
Great location! Great food! Great experience! The fried macaroni and cheese was amazing. This chain really needs to reconsider their lighting scheme...too dark!
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Ferdmeister V.
This place never disappoints me, always a sure thing when you eat here. The food is great no matter which one you go to. Within walking distance from the hotels in downtown so not a bad walk after a large dinner.
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S C.
4 stars only for their Chinese chicken salad. I don't remember liking anything else either stuff I've ordered or my friends have orderd (except for the cheese cakes, of course!!) I'd go for early or really late lunch to avoid waiting- not worth more than 10-15 minute wait. If I'm really really craving the salad, I might give them 20 minutes.
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Rick L.
Ok, I know this is a chain - but trust me - this cheesecake factory is different! I've been to a few of these, all over the country but this one is the best by far that I've ever been to. The chefs are friendly, and the waitstaff is the best (I've even had a friend who worked here once) - and the burgers are too big to eat in one sitting. Don't forget to get a slice or two to take home to eat the next day, you'll regret it otherwise.
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l b.
Wow! Very surprised that a chain restaurant had such unique and delicious food! We went on weekday evening so there was no wait. The ambiance is a bit more upscale than I'm used to, yet I was still comfortable. The server was attentive, not annoying, and helpful. The food presentation was aesthetically pleasing. We started with 2 appetizers which were plenty to fill us both up. I've had better Crab Wontons so I recommend against them here. The Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes should not be missed! These are to die for. They are not traditional Southern style as I expected and thank God seeing as how I don't even like corn bread. They were sweet and garnished with a avocado, sour cream and a distinctive green salsa. Being that my date had eyes bigger than his stomach we had an entree still to come despite our full bellies. I wasn't even considering eating any of it because I was uncomfortably full at this point, but after trying one bite I couldn't not eat a few more bites. It was a spaghetti pasta with a light white wine sauce with shrimp and peas. Overall, a great restaurant if you're okay with the big and glamorous atmosphere.
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Lala L.
Stopped by on a Saturday night around five (I'm usually not this stupid) with my husband and two cousins, nine and four to celebrate the four year old's birthday. After a wait of 45 minutes, along with one meltdown, we were seated. Our waitress was a gem, she was super friendly, and went the extra mile to give the four year old some extra attention. It was really nice to see that they've added a kid's menu, as this is definitely a family restaurant. As most know, the portions are big and tend to be salty, so be sure to have tons of water on hand, and don't try to take it all down in one sitting. We ordered pizza and chicken tenders for the kids, the caramel chicken for my husband, and I had the pear and blue cheese pizzette. The thing about The Cheesecake Factory is that they rock at doing a thousand different dishes at a mediocre level. So I can say the adults full but not so satisfied. We also ordered a slice of fudge cake that the staff delivered with a candle while singing happy birthday.The four year old FLIPPED out and love that. Tips: The pizzette's are an EXCELLENT value at a little under $5 and are more than filling as a dinner portion. Great place to take loud toddlers and kids as the overall noise level with drown out any foolishness that may be going on at your table.
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Jennifer L.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: My second visit to the Cheesecake Factory because one of my friends had convinced me that I probably went on a bad day. It was really busy today -- long waiting line. Waited 20 (or so) minutes to get seated. Not that big of a deal. :) I didn't get a chance to order because the server assumed my friend ordered for me when in fact he ordered a bunch just for himself. I wasn't too terribly hungry, so I only ordered the tiramisu (hopefully this time it would be better). Guess what? I'm having diarrhea right now. :( =============================== I humbly entered the tall-ceiling restaurant last Sunday with two peers. It was my first visit to the o'famous Cheesecake Factory. We approached the counter where the host wrote one of our names on the board. "It'll be around 10 minutes," he said, then looked away. We walked ourselves to the waiting area and waited. I looked around. We're the only people waiting! Oh! I see empty tables there and there and there and there! No idea. Five minutes past. Ten minutes past. Fifteen minutes past. Huh? We went to the counter and discovered the host was gone! "Have you guys been helped," said a lady behind us. "No. We've been waiting for almost twenty minutes and the host said it would only be ten. Now, he's no where to be found," one of my friends said. The lady checked the board and told us it would be another ten minutes. We waited...another fifteen minutes. "Chris!" a man cried. I've waited so long that I've forgotten my friend's name. Well, even he couldn't remember his own name when it was called. Luckily, we remember just in time before the host made us wait another 30 minutes. We were seated in one of the empty tables that I spotted earlier. :) Our server took our order, brought us our drinks and food, asked how we were doing, gave us the bill and a togo box. YaDaDa! Nothing interesting there. Our food took a while. It was only lukewarm when it finally came out. My friends ordered a pizza and I ordered the Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. The pizza looked cold and the cheese was not melty like when it comes out of a pizza box. My pasta looked dry. Not very appetizing and surely continued to ruin my experience. For that place to be called Cheesecake Factory, I really expected more to their cheesecakes and not just more whipped cream. The cheesecake I ordered was somewhat bland AND grainy. The tiramisu made one of my friends sick. I had a bite and tasted alcohol! I couldn't taste any of the goodness and yumminess that you should get from a tiramisu. All I tasted was alcohol. Great first impression. :(
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Jerry L.
Ok.. Class..Repeat after me. "I will not go to The Cheesecake Factory!" Yes. I went to The Cheesecake Factory for a going away party. The place was full of tourists and people who just don't know any better. The place was big, crowded and reminded me of a place in Vegas with the faux art. I ordered the Herb Crusted Salmon and boy.. was it herbie. Herbie to a point that I couldn't taste the salmon. The food was mediocre and pricey ($19.95). The service was good and that was the only good thing about this place. Ok.. Class is dismissed.
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Angela N.
SURPRISE, their fish + chips are actually pretty delicious! Would order it again. I also really like their country garden something-or-the-other salad; super fresh veggies all cut into tiny chopped-salad sizes. Service, while not particularly memorable, is always polite and prompt and willing to give me infinite minutes for reading their novel of a menu. Speaking of which, I actually LIKE that their menu is gigantic -- the Cheesecake Factory is not supposed to be some magical fine dining experience, it's comfort food at reasonable prices. Nothing screams comfort louder than a menu that offers you just about everything your little heart desires. For the longest time I was a devout fan of the classic + fresh strawberries, but I was recently persuaded to try the raspberry lemon... love. Lovelovelove. Even my adamantly-against-all-forms-of-cheese sisters love the raspberry lemon cheesecake, WOAH. My new favorite cheesecake. Things I recommend you avoid: -the mini corndogs (I've no excuses): I've had better storebought-frozen-then-nuked versions. Somehow these tasted a little... sour... ???? Happy thoughts happy thoughts happy thoughts. -their fruit daiquiris (strawberry and mango, particularly): This is neither fruit nor daiquiri. You deserve better. -french toast napolean (brunch item): Sort of tastes like a cross between a bad birthday cake and box-mix pancakes (lots of strawberries though). -broccoli cheddar soup: Powdery texture and mehhhh flavor. List to be updated as my wreck of a "ooh that sounds good" train continues chugging through the menu.
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Rudy W.
great place in downtown Seattle. not sure why Cheesecake always attract many patron. the food is not all that great and their prices is not all that cheap either. the decor is nice.
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Alli D.
Oh ick. First of all, don't get me started on how my friend, who was entertaining a first-time-Seattle-visitor-from-England, decided to take him HERE. I mean, really, there wasn't a more original option to choose? And don't get me started about the uncomfortably awkward server, who would unnerve you by repeating everything you said, and being waayyy too formal for a glorified Red Robin. And I can't even talk about the novel-slash-menu, filled with enticing-sounding dishes, but when you looked at the nutrition information you didn't even want to order a salad. Three days later, I'm still finding it difficult to form words due to the oil slick made in my mouth by the pasta I had. This is maybe the first time ever when I had three days worth of leftovers but haven't wanted to revisit the experience. And don't ask about the over-packaging they do when you have a doggie bag or order cheesecake to go. Huge containers, plus a plastic back to carry i home in? Not necessary. With all this stuff I can't talk about, there's not much I can say about the Cheesecake Factory. Err...the bathroom was nice?
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Akvile H.
I enjoy an occasional trip to the Cheesecake Factory because I have a huuuuge sweet tooth! Not only is Cheesecake one of my favorite treats, but they also have AMAZING tiramisu..my oh my! It's oOh soO good! The place is usually always packed, so try to avoid it weekend evenings but the food is good, servers have always been friendly, and the prices are alright, but a bit on the more expensive side. For a huge chain restaurant, it's really good and I haven't had anything bad off of the menu, but yet again, their menu is massive, it's like a book, full of advertisements, lol, so I can say that the small fraction of food I have tried, it has been good. I recommend it if you haven't been before or want to try some amazing desserts! Try and save some room after dinner for them or share with a friend! Good portion sizes.
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Sea A.
Caesar is great, and HUGE. firecracker salmon (appetizer) was fantastic and authentic. It came with an amazing sauce and a pile of red cabbage that just soaked it up. But I'm writing this because of the Hibachi Steak. C'mon! Nothing is that good. I can't even describe how good it was. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The asparagus tempura was awesome and the wasabi mashed potatoes were really creamy. I just can't say enough good things about our meal. Crazy good.
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Eric C.
Impossibly large menu with too many options. I rarely complain about having options, but it's always tough making a decision on what to eat because of the menu's expansive menu. Everything they make is decent, but I have yet to try something that made me want to come back for any particular reason. It's never been my first option when choosing a place to eat. A warning for light eaters... The portions are enormous. Oh and if you thought that dark and flavourful bread had chocolate in it, you were mistaken. It's made with molasses. Trust me, I asked.
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Shasta L.
I legitimately like The Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain. I order the same things every time, and while that might seem really boring...OK, it is really boring, but whatever. It's not like I go here for extraordinary cuisine or something. The menu is HUGE. They have burgers, pastas, steaks, fish, salads, pizzas, not to mention over two dozen kinds of cheesecakes. This is a place you can take the pickiest eaters to because they will be able to find something they want from the vast menu. This particular location can have over a 2-hour wait for a table, so I avoid it at all costs on the weekend. The service isn't memorable, in a good or bad way, but I'm only here for the crab wontons, crusted chicken romano, and Kahlua cheesecake every few months.
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Walla Walla M.
Just what our family needed after an exhausting day site seeing in Seattle. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. Perfect for my kids. All our meals were delish. My husband had some jambalaya dish that was to die for. Very good. We even visited the Cheesecake Factory a second time on our visit and once again had great food and service.
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Sarah M.
I'm not sure why but I keep receiving gift cards to come to this place. From friends, from family...everyone seems to think that I love this place when reality, it's really...meh. They've got one of the hugest menus I've ever seen in my life! It looks like a freaking novel! I've had some random things there before...thai pasta with chicken, some kind of stew or goulash, among a few other things. It's nothing to write home about...it's a chain restaurant that produces ridiculous quantities of food...what do you expect? It's edible though and usually pretty accomodating for large parties. If you are a cheesecake fan, I'd go there just for cheesecake. Or take the cheesecake home and box it up. One way or another, with the gigantic portions, there's no way you'll be able to consume a meal and cheesecake.
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Meng W.
I don't know why this restaurant only got a 3-star. Their food quality and service are excellent, and price is quite reasonable.
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Victoria T.
I can not be bothered to wait for a table at The Cheesecake Factory. I do not like the cheesecake. It's not my thing. I do, however, like the garlic noodles. I will order them from the take out counter. That's it. That mob of suburbanites in the city to party down at the chain restaurant before heading over to the AMC theater is just too much for me to handle.
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Sarah B.
Oh no a chain! Well yes, indeed, you are correct. But they are actually quite good for what they are. And this is coming from someone who really doesn't care for cheesecake. We came over as a group during PAX, which meant a wait of course but seriously, a 15 minute wait during a conference and at peak hours was not bad. Our server was perky and polite. But the menu, it's as insane as everyone as commented! Truly it's a task to make sense of it or to find something you would like. Then you need to be concerned about sizes. Since everything here is based on the scale that you are a 10 ft giant with a super fast metabolism. Yeah.... right..... And then you have that whole menu of cheesecake. Thankfully I can just skip that since it invokes nausea. The food however does not. Ordering the smaller sizes and appetizers was the way to go. Plenty to share and not too many leftovers. Overall, a good experience when you are stuck downtown. But expect tourists and waits.
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Kristin S.
The good kind of chain:) Don't skip the cheesecake! I love the portion size- yay America!
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Robyn H.
Kiss your diet goodbye and say hello to that extra 20 pounds! This place will have you loosening your belt as you walk through the door. Huge portions and make sure you take a friend to share dessert or else you may be waddling down Pike St when you're done.
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Vincent V.
This restaurant has a very dark mood lighting. Which would be great if I was a guy trying to get a hand job under the dining table and get away with it. I was on a first date with a deaf guy who was also blind in one eye. Can you imagine that for a second, trying to use sign language in the dark with someone who's basically Helen Keller!? But that's not why i'm giving this place 3 stars. The food was okay. The waitress acted like Kate Middleton. The creepy trailer park couple sitting across from us kept staring. Children throwing straws. Teenagers being retarded and using words like "YOLO," a cramped 2 seater table with no arm or leg room for someone my size at 6'2'' and the general lack of swiftness. Perhaps if it's taking 65 minutes to serve and dismiss each table you should hire more kitchen staff and wait staff. Just an observation. After the check I grabbed my coat and ran out like I was trying to escape a burning building, almost forgetting about the guy I came with. I would go here again with a reservation, knowing what I wanted to order in advance, sitting in a booth not a table, and perhaps with someone who can speak loudly. The Godiva cheesecake was nice at least.
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Michael M.
Wow...two meals here in two days...wanted to give them another chance. What a disaster. Wretched service both times, management was ineffectual...food was cold. Don't get me wrong, I love The Cheesecake Factory, have been to 7-8 locations all over the country traveling and have sponsored several business meals at various locations. Based on my experience here, I doubt I'll go to any other of their locations again. It was that bad. Epic Fail. [Addendum: Guests during the Seattle Marathon weekend really, really wanted to go to TCF...I set my teeth and smiled...I swear, I must be on a poster in the breakroom to "Give this man and his party the wrong food and terrible service until he refuses to return."]
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k e.
Who doesn't love the Cheesecake Factory? Well, beside the wait. The miso salmon is the best!
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T.L. T.
Nice appetizer selection, but it's not great tasting. For a chain restaurant it's ok in the entree dept. Buy a cookbook, you'll do better and your stomach will too. Don't bother with the salmon, it's farmed which means no taste and gross texture. Ugh! The food doesn't really live up to description on the menu. Stick with the cheesecake, that's what the creative genius' in the kitchen should have done. On a high note, the servers are wonderful, and very attentive.
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K A.
After a week of decadent eating, my boyfriend and I decided to stop at the downtown Cheesecake Factory for a casual meal. We got seating near the big windows, with great natural light and perfect for people watching downtown. Our waiter, Jed, was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fast. This CCF was clean, fast and friendly, so I would definitely visit again. The scariest part was the nutritional guide they left on our table with the menus. Some on the calorie counts can really ruin your meal!! Needless to say, we didn't order any actual cheesecake.
(3)
Joshua H.
"Jim Beam on the Rocks w/ a splash of water and a Cobb Salad with no bleu cheese please" *smile I love this place... I can read a book, eat a great tossed salad, drink my Jim Beam and be at peace... the food is great, or at least the salads are; I tend to stick to what I like. AND it's entertaining listening to the staff put up with the convention people... I felt horrible the day it was a convention for Baptist Women's something another... the whole place filled with middle aged ladies and big hats. Or the Animation Conventions... I've lived in Seattle my whole life and it's pretty diverse here, but some of the kids coming out of those conventions... do their parents know they wear that? Cheesecake Factory I show you some love... & "no, I won't be having a cheesecake, but thank you"
(5)
Carol B.
Our first venture in to this "iconic" restaurant. The place itself is very ornate and well maintained. The first thing you see is the huge cheesecake display...who cares about eating real food at that point! But, we did have lunch. My son enjoyed the herb-crusted salmon with asparagus and said it was very tasty. His only complaint was that, here we are in the Pacific NW, heart of the best salmon in the world and this place serves what appears to be Atlantic salmon. Not nearly as much flavor as our terrific Pacific salmon choices. I enjoyed a "skinny menu" meal, the Mexican Chicken/tortilla salad, sans sour cream. It was huge and at only 590 calories, was both delicious (loved the guacamole sauce) and filling. Consequently, we had no room for cheesecake, but the table next to us was enjoying several flavors. We heard everything from "too sweet" to OMG... The price was reasonable for the area, though $33 for two lunches could be considered excessive to some.
(3)
Claudia M.
What can be said about cheesecake factory that hasn't been said yet? Great place, great food, most of the times excellent service, cakes and cheesecakes to die for, and gooood drinks! Love the place! Recommendations? For appetizer get the avocado rolls, dessert? the black out cake if you are a chocolate lover, drink? mojito!, breakfast? carne asada, the orange chicken and the three cheese pasta are excellent, don't order ribs 'cause they're not good.
(5)
Joshua B.
Besides the long wait to be seated I love the huge variety of choices on the menu. Great food especially the avocado eggrolls.
(4)
Ema C.
The Cheesecake Factory was able to make the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich with no cheese/dairy and it was still tasty! Granted, I've never had a slice of cheesecake here but their mushroom sandwich and french fries are YUMMY! With my lactose intolerance, I find it awesome that I can eat here because they were still able to make a delicious sandwich dairy-free! :) If you're over 21 and it's packed as hell, you can get a seat in the bar area and still order food there. Just make sure it's for a party of 2 at the most.
(5)
Tierra D.
We went to the Cheesecake Factory last weekend. I had the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and it's probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant and since we got back home all I can think about is this pasta! I can't wait to go back! The Key Lime cheesecake is to die for. Now if they'd just put a Cheesecake Factory down in Olympia I'd be all set!
(5)
Eunice K.
I don't know what to say about this place. I've had good and bad experiences with it. But the good experience was because my boyfriend went to high school with our waiter, so she was really nice to us. This was probably awhile ago, actually, it was I think March when I went. I was hanging out with my friend and her two other friends. They're really picky eaters so we decided on the cheesecake factory. My God. I was incredibly pissed that night. We waited 15 minutes for a table, not too bad. We were sat down, then another group of people sat down next to us about 5 minutes later? We had the same waitress, but for some reason she gave the group next to us their water first and took their order first. I flipped one when this happened. Shouldn't it be first come first serve? When we finally received our waters, I asked for a straw. It never came. The service was horrible. I'm not too sure whether to say it was because we were young looking (we were all 21, but we often get mistaken for 16-18) Or whether the quality of customer service has gone down. The only redeeming factor is my mom loves the cheesecake here. I will never ever come back here again. Except to get my mom some cheesecake to go whenever she craves it. Hahahahahaha
(2)
Aaron E.
I really think Cheesecake Factory has something on the menu for everyone (it is, after all, 2309289304 pages long). Sure, the food isn't great, but it's not necessarily bad, either. The wait can be long, but you can usually find an open spot at the bar, or the table right by the bar. For a while two of my friends came here pretty frequently. We were in love with the Avocado Egg Rolls and the Navajo Sandwich. We would split the Egg Rolls, each order a sandwich, each have a coke and split a piece of cheesecake (the total, divided by 3 with a tip was $17 or so... very reasonable IMO). The Egg Rolls are some of the better Avocado Egg Rolls. They're tasty, fatty and delicious. The dipping sauce is sweet and the strands of fried air (white, tiny noodle looking things) that come in a mound as a garnish are tasty. Haha. Yes, we ate the fried air. The Navajo Sandwich is what I order 99.5% of the time I come here. It's a generous piece of fry bread filled with grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, lettuce and a slather of a mayonnaise type sauce. Sure, I've had better sandwiches before, but it's always comforting and I know exactly what to expect. I've had other dishes like the pastas, burgers and fish and chips and have to say the only thing I really recommend would be the Fish and Chips... the batter they use fries quite nicely and they're crispy on the outside and hot on the inside. The fries are also winners. But really, everyone comes here for the cheesecake, right? Right! They have every flavor possible and I think it'd be really hard for someone not to find something to their liking. Personally, I'm a big fan of their white chocolate, raspberry cheesecake which is tangy from the berries, sweet, but not too sweet and a light, fluffy texture. If you're looking for convenience, decent service and lots of options, Cheesecake Factory is a place for you. The portions are huge and are reasonably priced and if you leave hungry, well, there's something wrong with you!
(3)
Elizabeth B.
In general, I would give Cheesecake Factory about 3 stars, but this location has disappointed me one too many times to deserve any more than 1 star. My biggest pet peeve is that they can't seem to grasp the basic concept of bringing the appetizer BEFORE the entree. I usually get between 0-2 minutes to eat my salad before trying to squeeze the next plate onto the table. Complaints have been met with a unconvincing "sorry," a blank stare, and my favorite, "You told me you wanted them at the same time" (when I hadn't even been asked). Next time I was at the Bellevue location, I actually asked if the CF policy had changed to bringing apps and entrees at the same time, and was met with a horrified, "That should never happen." But sure enough, yesterday, in Seattle, I had only a minute to eat a salad before the pasta came. To be fair, I think the server forgot to put in my order, since everyone else in my party got their appetizers some minutes earlier and I had to ask him where my salad was. No matter how good a meal is (and CF's are usually decent, if not great), when you're made to race through an appetizer to keep your entree from getting cold, it's never a good meal experience. The servers at CF are normally very friendly and helpful, but yesterday we had a very rude waiter. He aggressively pushed us to order more food for every course, acted like he'd been slapped when my friend chose "no dressing" on her side salad, and then argued with me for several minutes about my friend's raw apple crisp. She didn't want to make a fuss about the fact that her dessert had huge globs of runny, uncooked dough in it, and so I finally decided to let it go, but I've never had a waiter be so unhelpful and combative. My friend's husband had a nice philosophy for tipping him, though: For bad service, never stiff a waiter on the tip; they'll just think you're a jerk. Instead, give them a really small tip; then they'll now it was because THEY were a jerk.
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Brian G.
Had a bit of an unfortunate instance with service when I was in here a few months back, don't need to go into details, it was a mistake, it happens. What's important is what came after. After complaining, I was personally contacted by Lucas, the manager, and he apologized, gave some context to what happened, and furthered his apology with a gift card to be used at any cheesecake factory. He was very friendly and professional, and after we talked, I ended up feeling a little bad for complaining in the first place, since the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. The food is pretty great! Not the most brilliant cuisine ever, but hey, it's huge portions, reasonably priced, and has a nice, varied menu. Breakfast is awesome here, too.
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JP P.
Huge portion. hard to finish a plate. And what's the deal with cheesecake? Maybe it's me I'm just not a big fan of it. Wait is always long... too long for a decent plate of meal but I like the atmosphere... won't hurt to visit once a while.
(3)
Jando S.
Chain ridden, fat driven establishments like these were the reason why I avoided the Portland location for the longest time, but it wasn't until someone lured me into the Seattle location that I decided to sell my soul to the cheesecake devil. The big restaurant is spacious and full of a wait staff who are cringing to serve you. My first impression was how amazed I was over the eclectic menu that had a little bit of everything from Italian specialties to Spanish tapas to phad thai. Clearly they're looking to appease just about everyone and I've been most pleased with their Sunday Brunch and Hungarian Beef Goulash. Prices are about as spendy as a Caribbean resort. I could've purchased a new furniture set for the living room for our group with the high price tags per meal item. At least the $10 quesadillas taste good. The highlights are always the dessert as it is their main specialty. Clearly the West Coast version of Junior's Cheesecake has the upper hand as the vanilla bean cheesecake was one of the best I've had! It was creamy, had an amazing texture, was extremely fresh and probably would've killed me if I had another order.
(3)
Lanny K.
Um... APPARENTLY it's now the LAW to provide patrons with a nutritional guide. WHAT THE HELL?! I do NOT want to know that my more-than generous helping of mediocre pasta is 3400 calories. I just DON'T. NOR Am I interested in the fun fact of how many calories is in that slice of cheesecake I am now NOT going to get (by the way, it was 1400) If I'd eaten all my food and cheesecake, I would have had a five THOUSAND calorie dinner. That's fucking gross. I'm never eating here again. It was fine to indulge when I was oblivious and could pretend it was all calorie free. There's nothing left. The food isn't worth it. I really hate chain restaurants, but I stopped in for convenience. Forgive me food gods, I have sinned. P.S. I saw Derek Jeter here once last summer. He is a megadouche. So... there you go.
(2)
Charlotte S.
Normally I don't have an issue at cheesecakes factory however today my mother and I waited a longer then average amount of time for our drinks. Our food was also late out due to being taken to the wrong table. There was a shift change in the middle of our meal at which time we discovered that our original waitor hadn't notified our new waitress of a to-go order we had placed so it never got started. When she retook the order she told is we couldn't have onion rings which the original waiter neglected to tell us and when I finally got home across town and my boyfriend open his container we discovered someone else's order. Which was also not very tasty. I'm very disappointed in today's experience and probably wont be back for awhile.
(2)
Mary M.
I love The Cheesecake Factory but just not on a crowded Saturday night. Wait was about 30 minutes since we forgot to make reservations. Server was awesome. Loved the buffalo blast but our cajun jambalaya pasta didn't taste like the the past 5 times I've had it. It was just lacking sauce, spice and maybe too much pasta or water in the pasta? We informed the server and he brought out more sauce which turned it from bad to eatable. The cheesecake is always amazing so we shared a slice of that. So I would recommend coming during the non peak hour where the cooks are not rushed and can put some TLC in your food.
(2)
Stephen J.
I was here on Sunday for lunch and I had one of the best meals of my life. I ate the grilled salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli along with whole wheat and french bread. It was fantastic. I washed it down with a drink, I forget the name, from the cocktail menu. Every was excellent. It was crowded so I sat in the lounge. It was my fourth time eating here and I have had no complaints. It can get crowded so be patient. While waiting they will give you a pager that goes off when your table is ready. The prices can get high and the cocktails are overpriced, but very good. I don't drink very often, usually only once or twice a year, but I was pleased with the drink I had. Oh and the waiters are very nice and friendly.
(4)
A ..
Okay I can't even believe I'm reviewing this but it was a pretty funny night. Went here with a bunch of friends before going to see Cloverfield across the street. The giant try-everything group appetizer was good as were the drinks, except the mint julep only because my tongue doesn't like Whiskey...yet. We should have stopped there. But no, we all ordered food and out of the five of us two of our meals were completely inedible. Mine was a freakin salt lick and it was just chicken pasta, one of the easiest things in the world. eww. Anyways so the food sucked and made us all feel sick but we stumbled to the theater and the sign at the box office pretty much read: Due to the nature of this movie's blair witch-esque filming techniques, If you are sensitive to motion sickness, pregnant, old, blahblah do not see this movie. Basically if you've eaten too much bad food and washed it down with tons of cheesecake for the love of god do not see this movie. Of course we accepted the challenge and OH GOD. I wanted to explode like that girl in the contamination tent. Point being: Cheesecake factory as bad as Cloverfield. Do not combine due to risk of explosive stomach.
(2)
Hugo C.
I'm addicted to their strawberry lemonade. I'm sure it rots my teeth, but I just can't get enough of it. Of course I always have to wait forever to get a table here, but the strawberry lemonade makes it all worthwhile. As for the food, the Baja Chicken Tacos just really do it for me. Minus one star for the inevitable cheesecake pushing at the end of the meal--I know that's your name, C.F., but why so pushy?
(4)
Michael B.
Food was good, dessert was excellent. Seems to often get overcrowded
(4)
Yang Y.
Almost zero walking distance if you stay in Sheraton Seattle. Spectacular ambiance compared a few other CCF I have been to, good service, reasonable priced menu(including skinny menu). The cheesecake really makes you happy! You will get every penny of your money well spent.
(5)
Mindy H.
I came here for my birthday. I went on a weekday, so it was a lot less crowded than usual. If you're going to go on a day that's often busy, I don't see why you're going to complain about waiting long unless it's your first time there and you didn't know. You chose to go there, and I'm betting you knew it would be a long wait. Boo hoo. The service was friendly and quick. Our first server went on break, and the replacement was horrid. She didn't smile and she was snappy, but the other two servers we encountered and our original were just awesome. There was one specific dude who was just freakishly funny. The food came fast. Selection is nuts, but I feel like everything in each category is about the same just altered slightly. The only thing that bothers me is that their Cheesecake menu doesn't list prices of each cake slice, only a range at the very end. I hate cheesecake,but I quite liked theirs. Now, for a nutrition freak like me, I about died when I saw the nutritional menu. Most of my friends and I only finished about half the plates though. And when you're eating out, what do you really expect? The cheesecake is the real thing you have to worry about in terms of nutritional value. Those slices are huge. And they are so, so bad for you. I shared one and I still felt so guilty. Price was average for the size and considering that it is dinner and you are eating out. The interior works for both casual and dressy. You could go in there with jeans and a tee shirt or in a dress (like we all did) and you'd still fit right in. And since it was my birthday, they gave me a little sundae. It was absolutely delicious. And they sang a song. It was embarrassing, but the waiter that I absolutely adore? He made me laugh so hard during the song with his unique personality, it was worth it. The waitress also gladly gave us separate checks, and remembered what all nine of us each ordered. I don't know if she wrote it on her pad or not, but if she didn't, maaaaaan what is she doing waiting tables with that kind of memory? I can pretty much say that when I get a legit job again, I will be coming here more often than just a couple times a year. Oh, and the leftovers taste delicious. Just .. don't get the four cheese pasta if you're expecting to take it home and eat it the next day. My best friend did, and she slept over. She microwaved it to eat and the cheese was just ... a disgusting clump.
(4)
Christopher H.
I don't know what else I can add to 100+ reviews and the fact that the place is, after all, a Cheesecake Factory. Just like every other one in the world, they feature a huge menu of slightly above mediocre food served in gigantic portions. Their cheesecake is very good, but that of course assumes you still have room for dessert when you're done with dinner.
(3)
Matt R.
Plus 5 stars for awesome cheesecake. Expensive? Yes. Regardless of cost, I dare you to not find a good flavor on their extensive cheesecake menu. If you can't find one, we have to talk. Minus one star for the wait. Their dinners and meals aren't that good. Definitely not worth an hour-plus wait. Eat somewhere else and get a slice of cheesecake to go. Minus yet another star for their menu. I'm a fan of variety, but their menu is overkill. You've got fish tacos, pasta, salad, steak, Thai, and burgers all duking it out on the same menu. And those few foods I listed are just the tip of the iceberg. I always doubt myself after I order. "Did I do the right thing? That other meal a couple pages after what I got sounded pretty good also." Seriously, their menu is like an excessively long (and bad) short story with no satisfying ending in sight.
(3)
Tony Y.
I went here a couple times several years ago and had good experiences. We went here with a group of friends last night. Of course it was very busy on a Saturdays night, with tons of people waiting in the lobby and outside but I was impressed on how fast they got us a table, the last coulpe times I went it was the same way. They tell us 35-50 minutes, and we get seated in 10 minutes. I hear stories that it can take an hour plus, I guess I was just lucky. The food is great, I always get the Lousiana chicken pasta, very tasty and filling, my lady got beef ribs. They were decent and way overpriced. We split a white chocolate cheesecake and it was pretty good. Service is prompt and friendly. We will probably be back sometime, but its kind of pricey for the type of food you get. Atmosphere is great though. Good for a group of friends or family.
(3)
Vicki K.
Even on an early Monday evening, the wait was LENGTHY. Everytime a new group came in - regardless of the size - the hostess chirped "about fifteen minutes", which must be standard protocol here. We waited at least thirty minutes. The food is predictably good and remarkably quick given how busy they are. Our server, "Daniel" was speedy and accomodating. The avocado egg rolls are a stand-out and, in general, all the portions ginormous. My best advice: Get the yummy appetizers but split entres with another person if you cannot take your leftovers with you. (theater tickets prevented taking anything with us) Sure, it's a chain but if you're going to go to one - and feel like spending 80 bucks on lunch - this is the one to go to.
(4)
Joshua S.
While convenient if you are at the convention center it is probably the least imaginative option for eating out. Beer selection could be a lot better. The food is good and the service is good like you would expect from any Cheesecake Factory. If you are looking for something familiar then this is the place to be.
(3)
H C.
One of the better chains for sure. The menu is huge and there is something for everyone, but because of this the wait is sometimes really long. Get the Farmhouse burger - it's to die for. The strawberry lemonade is also really yummy!
(4)
James S.
Loved the building and the enviroment.. It felt like a vegas restaurant, a short wait followed by a descent meal.. Meatloaf was ok but the 3 slices made me feel like it was worth it..
(4)
Yue Z.
The food here r pretty good. I order grilled salmon with mashed potato and French fries on the side. Salmon was ...ummm...just taste like a salmon. Nothing impressive . But the two side dishes are really good. Although I was super filled up, I just can't stoping eating. One good thing about this restaurant is, orders r super huge! I hate those fancy place serve huge plate with little tiny food. However, their beverages r not as good as their food, lemonade r super super super super sweat( super 100 times) . Coffee is sucks too. The last but not the least, have lunch in 40 dollars with just 2 people is little expensive.
(4)
Kat F.
In theory, I really hate the cheesecake factory. Chain restaurants with giant menus generally underwhelm and when I was dragged here, on the verge of kicking and screaming, I didn't expect to have much of a time to remember. To be fair to my initial opinion, there are still a dozen places that I'd rather eat on a given day. But to be fair to CF (I'm a libra, it's all about the fairness with us) I haven't had a bad meal here. The portions are HUGE. Now, I generally eat my own weight in food each day, but at CF I eat until I am full and then usually have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I'm a fan of the Evelyn's Favorite Pasta (eggplant and sundried tomatoes, among other things) and the fried mac n cheese appetizer (cheesier than the Icon Grill version.) The cheesecake itself is never a bad idea, but I prefer to split a piece because even a half is enough to make me worry about a diabetic coma. The waiters here are fine. Some are nice, helpful, professional; others are nowhere to be found and seemingly reluctant to answer questions about the menu. Whatever, it's what I expect from a chain.
(3)
Dan B.
I've never been so glad to see The Cheesecake Factory before. Lost. Hungry. And in desperate need of food and somewhere to sit. The problem was we didn't know where to go and were afraid of trying some random place. At the same time, we didn't want to settle for some fast food place. So we compromised. The lunch was so so. The Pasta Da Vinci was bland and needed more sauce. The Cuban sandwich suffered because of inferior mustard and funky fast food pickles. It's too bad since the rest of the sandwich was pretty tasty and came with addicting McDonald's type fries. Thank goodness for the fresh strawberry cheesecake. It made this luncheon worthwhile: sweet strawberries, light cheesecake with hints of vanilla, nice graham cracker crust, and airy whipped cream. The Mondavi Cab was also a good find: medium body and good nose. Next time, I'm only ordering desserts and drinks.
(2)
Tiffany W.
Just your standard Cheesecake Factory establishment. My only advice to this place is: GO EASY ON THE BUTTER. I'm always gulping down water by the end of my meal because the food is so freaking oily and salty!
(4)
J C.
The Cheesecake Factory is a different story every time I try it someplace new. Here, it's not that great. In Denver, it's fantastic. In Kansas City, it's amazing... maybe it's just me. The location of this one BLOWS, too, if you're not gonna walk to it.
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Brad F.
The cheesecake is the best outside of New York City. And if you ever go to New York City, do yourself a huge favor and go to Junior's near Times Square. I like the food here too, but it is SO overpriced for the quality. I am not impressed with the service there, and the waits are really, really long. This is obviously not the restaurant's fault, but be aware of it before you go. Your best bet is to get some cheesecake to go from the counter at the front of the restaurant.
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Dusan S.
Reading these reviews I'm starting to think I was extremely lucky coming here. It was not busy at all and we got seated right away. We got bread and butter, and I particularly liked one of the breads. OK, the menu is kinda huge. It's like a freakin' book. I wasn't hungry so I skipped right to the cheesecake and that helped. My friend ordered some sort of Vietnamese tacos, and I had a bite. They were very good. I got the raspberry truffle cheesecake and she had the Lemoncello cake. Mine was heavenly. And huge. Sure it's kinda pricey but it's like two slices in one. The Lemoncello cake which I also had a bite of was good but not excellent. I decided to get a slice of the peanut butter cheesecake to go (not the Reese's but the other kind). It too was just pure amazing. Our server was helpful and friendly, although maybe a tad too friendly. This was all on a weekday in the middle of the day, so I think we were lucky enough to avoid all the craziness I hear about. That being said, I'm sure I'll be back but I'm gonna make sure it's not rush hour :)
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Anne M.
Came here tonight for me and my fiances anniversary. Food was fine, service sucked. Our server was pretty rude (Brian I think his name was?) totally disinterested in anything that was going on, rolled his eyes at us a few times...boo to poor service.
(2)
Kristina L.
My family LOVES the Cheesecake Factory. Needless to say, whenever they are in town, guess where we go? I'm not a huge fan of this place, but it's not horrible, I would in fact call in alright. Since I've been there so many times I've tried lots of dishes, I will say I dislike more than I like, but here are some suggestions. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are very good. It's bib lettuce served with grilled chicken, noodles, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber and three sauces, spicy peanut, cilantro and another one that's kinda like teriyaki (but not really). They are messy though, be sure to ask for a moist towel when you're finished. BBW Ranch Chicken Salad - Entirely TOO BIG, but good. It actually reminds me of a southwest salad because of the ingredients but--don't let it scare you, its served with a BBQ ranch. I wasn't sure about this at first, but the server recommended it, and I'm a fan now. Baja Chicken Tacos - this portion size isn't as enormous as other dishes. It's served with three tacos on corn tortillas. Not the most authentic in terms of mexican but I do enjoy them on occasion. Grilled Chicken Medallions - The chicken has a balsamic glaze and it's pretty tasty. The chicken has been dry a few times. This portion is king-sized as well. Other than that, their strawberry lemonade is pretty good. I had the Godiva cheesecake and between my bf and I, we had maybe three bites--in their defence, we aren't desert people and it was way too rich, like cheesecake is! The chocolate coconut, dulce de leche and white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecakes are good. They serve bread with dinner - an oatwheat and sourdough. Service can be lacking at times. Most of the time there's a long wait, once we were told to wait 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 1.5 hours (several people who came in after us were sat before us, both small and large parties). I eventually spoke with the manager and a table magically appeared to us, but no apology, most places at least give you a free dessert, or something, but not here. I felt incredibly neglected.
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alfred i.
My favorite Cheesecake Factory. And I never had run for desert!
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Shannon E.
Ok, this place is overrated. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because obviously, it's well known for it's million delicious flavors of cheesecake. The food is insanely mediocre for how large the portions are and how expansive the menu is. The only thing I've ever liked when I came here were the avocado egg rolls, and the cheesecake. Their food doesn't stand out at all. I have to say the wait is horrendous. No matter if you have a reservation or not. The only credit I'll give them for this is because it's in the heart of downtown Seattle. When in Seattle, pass this up. If your going to be touristing this city especially, don't go eat at a chain restaurant that you can eat no matter where you're at. Try some of Seattle's other prized restaurants.
(2)
Stas G.
About as commercial as it gets and every savory dish is loaded with sodium but it is consistently delicious, very reasonably priced, serves large portions, and compared to the rest of Seattle it is open late. Fills you up and never lets you down!
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Binks P.
I have no beef with the cheesecake. It's good. And on Wednesdays, it's only $1.50! Totally a great deal. The food, however, is crap. (I've been dragged to Cheesecake Factories on both U.S. coasts, and my stomach is full of rocks for a full day afterwards.) It's all really bland, to say nothing of the fact that it's overpriced. I can't cook worth beans, but I've made a better pasta and marinara sauce out of a can than what I've had at the Cheesecake Factory. Also, it's always really crowded, and every time a friend drags me there (hey, I do things I hate for my friends), it's always been at least a 20 minute wait. The mixed drinks are not very strong (as well as overpriced), so the wine, beer, and straight liquor are the safest bets. Go for the $1.50 cheesecake on Wednesdays. The cheesecake menu is phenomenal. Nothing else is. * * * There's better, cheaper food at a ton of restaurants within walking distance! * * *
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Evan A.
Yes I know its a chain but when I made a simple suggestion on the Green Chili Cheeseburger they took me serious and sent me out a gift card! I will always be loyal to Cheesecake! The food is amazing and you never ger bored!
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Daisy B.
Ick. Why do I do this to myself? Tacky grandiose faux decor. Zombie-like reception from a bluetooth-eared host at a desk. Spiral bound glossy menus with advertisements. Cocktail list with no prices. Server clueless about the cocktail prices. Over-the-top portions. Cheeseburger - dried out with no flavor and meat shaped to fit the French roll it's on. The Convention Center core of Seattle is in bad need of a pub to go to after a show at the Paramount or a movie. However, Rufus Wainright at the Paramount was fabulous.
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Tom Y.
mmm, cheeeesecake. Beyond just the namesake foods here, Cheesecake Factories are a smorgasbord of everything. Really, you can find literally dozens of entrees, from salads and sandwiches to seafood and wraps. If you haven't been to one of these before, at least go once just to look at the sheer selection. Depending on when you go and if you have a reservation, waits can be anywhere from zero seconds to 30 minutes. It's to be expected though, as this location especially, is in the heart of downtown. Don't cry about the wait if you didn't plan ahead enough to reserve a place. I will say that sometimes, you'll indeed get bumped on your reservation, but I haven't had that happen yet personally. The food is usually of very high quality, though how it's put together may leave something to be desired. AKA, the ingredients are great and fresh, but the combination of ingredients that make an entree isn't always great. However, the portions are generous, so you'll never end up leaving hungry. Rounding out the meal with cheesecake is always a good idea. It used to be that they had just a few flavors, but now they have many more choices, including apparently low carb cheesecake (if you're going for a cheesecake for crying out loud, don't worry about 100 extra calories :)). It's a great place to go for groups, whether it's for a special occasion, or you just happened to be hungry and walking by. The mood inside is always festive, and because of the sheer amount of staff they have on hand, you're always guaranteed fast service. Average food, good quality, and a great location.
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Mike B.
This review is based solely on the cheesecake. I've eaten at one in Boise; been to one, been to them all. It's higher on the scale than Applebees I guess, but playing in the same league. I love cheesecake. I love key lime pie even more. They have a key lime pie cheesecake I've been meaning to try. Only after waiting in the cheesecake line for 25-30 minutes did I get a slice. It was ok. Nothing fancy or spectacular. Now, I wouldn't turn away a free slice, but you won't find me standing in line for another one. On a side note, Seattle has so many places with tons more character and food within the same walking distance. Why are so many people going to this big-box store version of a restaurant?! If you're stuck in on the Eastside, sure. But Seattle?
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Don M.
This place is great. U must have the deepfried macoroni balls. The jumbolia is very good and so is the caramel chicken. Well let's be honest it was all good food I was impressed. But I ain't cheap lol. So bring your wallet with ur appetite. And save room for desert cuz that is the best part
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Carey T.
Im a creature of habit. When I find something that is delicious, thats what I go back for. At Cheesecake factory, I always order the scampi & the casear salad. Its dynamite! The food is always on point, but the service can be hit and miss depending on who you get. The last two times I visited, we had great service one time and less then stellar the other time. Of course, the time it was not good was a busy Friday night. However, it was a special occasion for us, so that made our visit and the chunk of change I plunked down to take my niece and another friend out less than worth it.
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Tiffany M.
Ok i love this place! The Good: The potstickers and cream cheese wontons are amazing The banana cream cheesecake is almost as good as moms! The portion are completely sharable! The pizzas are even yummy! The Bad: They remove amazing items off thier menu too often. I loved the pesto chicken pasta dish!! ate it all the time. but they removed it. Then i ate the maple-glazed pork something or other(i dont eat pork much but this was good!!) and they removed that as well. There was a few dishes that my BF loved that have since gone too :( The prices are high, mostly on drinks, if you are wanting water you are good, but if you feel like a mudslide you are paying thru the nose. you could make a dozen mudslides for what they charge for just one :)
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Frazier Y.
The best place to grab food, very convienent, and there is everything around the area. You can watch a movie down the street, there are a couple of bars too.
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Katie H.
I don't want to like the cheesecake factory, but I do. The wait can be loooong so snag a table in the bar if you can. Portions are HUGE so be prepared for lots of leftovers, or spilt an entree with your dining companion. I love their ceasar salad. It's slathered in dressing and is very garlicy, plus the portion is about the size of my head. The pizzas are really good and the spinach dip is also really tasty. I've actually never had anything there that I didn't like, except for some kind of ginormous deep fried chicken things I had once at a location in Florida. The cheesecake is good, and packs a 2,000 calories punch, so again share with multiple friends or be prepared to run a marathon to burn off the calories. Drink prices are on the high side, but the bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. Plus it's one of the few places I can order a strawberry pina colado (their are really good) with no fear of ridicule.
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Michelle K.
I love this place. Everything i've tried has been good and big portioned at a reasonable price. Some of my favorites are the chicken maderia, habachi steak, and the luau salad. Of course you can't come here and not try a chreesecake. Absolutely the best red velvet cheesecake ever!!!!! Only downfall I would say is good luck if you ever get a table on the weekends at the Bellevue location. Sometimes it is over an hour wait. We hardly ever go there, we always go to the downtown Seattle location.
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Jennilee B.
It's 9pm and when my girlfriends and I are upset, annoyed, and itching to get "it" out of our system, we head here. Apparently I was all of the above, plus I was hungry- still. We just came from Palace Kitchen, skipped dessert there, and decided that TCF was the surefire, no disappointment place to go. No disappointments here- even after we stayed til 11pm talking our heads off. Our server was so nice and super sweet- and I am going to stress and put a major emphasis on SO NICE/SUPER SWEET. She refilled our coffees even before it got to the halfway point including the cream. (I had about 10 cups) And when I was gabbing away and barely touched my cheesecake/brownie/german chocolate cake with whipped cream confection she asked me "Do you like it or I can get you something else?" [Other servers take super offense if you don't eat the food as if they made it themselves!] Anyhow, I don't know if I'd order the "cavity on the plate cake" again though (on the menu its called Chris' Outrageous Chocolate Cake). I should've ordered my regular Fresh Banana Creme Cheesecake- If you like Banana Creme Pie, you're going to love it- bananas, cheesecake, whipped cream YUM!
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Drew G.
Agreeing with some and disagreeing with some is how i view this place. The service is super slow and food takes forever to get there. the food is really good though, but would be better with sweet potato fries. MMM... sweet potato fries....
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Amanda P.
I wish I could give 0 stars! But alas 1 is what they get. Last Sunday the fam and I went for brunch to use a gift card given to us for Christmas, and received the absolute worst service I've ever received at any restaurant before. Brunch is not busy, so why such bad customer service? It's pretty bad when all the servers are standing in a circle in the middle of the restaurant making jokes. Others were in the corner gossiping loudly behind us or texting on their phones. Our server Lauren was pretty horrible, she didn't come to check on us once. I had to make eye contact with her to get her to come and give us our check. She received no tip, and we will not be going back again!
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Brian M.
Holy crap! The lunch portions are so big...how can any normal human being eat a dinner portion. I had the pasta carbonara and it was excellent. So nothing bad to say about this chain.
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Janell W.
the service was okay... and nothing to write home about. I did like the atmosphere...
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Klaus J.
Not as nice decoration as the Cheesecake Factory in Chicago, but still very nice experience to visit. Their portions are huge and very tasty. It was a busy Sunday when we went there for lunch, but service was still fast. Very good experience overall.
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Ian M.
Want to know a nice and simple way to ruin a weekend with food poisoning? 1. Eat Phad Thai at the Cheesecake Factory on a Friday around 6pm with some family and friends for a late lunch/early dinner. Take left over Phad Thai home. 2. Have a nice Friday night hanging out watching movies with friends, eat left over Phad Thai, thus making Cheesecake Factory Phad Thai the only thing that you've eaten for the day. 3. Go to bed. 4. Wake up at 1:45am and proceed to expel mostly undigested Phad Thai from most of your major orifices, at high velocities. For 4 hours. In the shower. 5. Wearily realize you've been watching the same Mung Bean Sprouts swirl around the shower drain for 15 minutes in the dazzling rays of the new dawn and that the pain, while not gone, is more a numb post-prolapse kind of pain rather than a para-prolapse kind. 6. Sleep as long as possible to give your body enough time to recover from the spice and acid burns it received on its various soft tissues/membranes. 7. Feel your ass pucker every time you see/hear the name Cheesecake Factory. The End.
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Melissa H.
Consistently good food, beautiful surroundings, huge selection, good hours. This is your late night hangout so you don't have to hit up Denny's (well, unless it's 3am or something). Great service. Greasy, overpriced, crowded, loud. Not to mention this location has zero parking. You have to teleport here.
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Camille K.
I threw all the money I saved by not having to cover my own air and hotel expenses into food, drinks and girlie things ALL for ME! Hence, my visit to The Cheesecake Factory. I love the Mai Tai at The Cheesecake Factory (Sorry, William at Tango. The Cheesecake Factory makes their Mai Tai a little sweeter and smoother.). Desserts are delicious too!
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Shu Z.
I've been coming here for lunch quite a bit lately as its just across the street from where I work. The food is tasty enough, but they seem really unhealthy and are a little pricey too. Some of the staff here are really friendly, and service in general is good.
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Nicole K.
I think their strategy here is to give you so much bad food that you think that you are getting a good deal (a super-size me restaurant). The problem is: no matter how much bad food you eat, it still tastes like doo and thus it is not money well spent. I have been forced to come to this place a couple of times (family). The salads are blah, the veggie choices are few (they used to have a decent veggie burger, but no more), and the cheesecake is nothing write home about. I won't bother remarking on the atmosphere, as it is a chain restaurant.
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Lis M.
I have nothing against chains that get it right, but the Cheesecake Factory is overhyped and underwhelming. I have eaten at the Cheesecake Factory twice now in two different cities and can not say I am impressed. Experience #1 I say overhyped, because the only other time I tried to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, was back seven or eight years ago when I lived in Sandy Eggo, and work told us they were treating us to Cheesecake Factory. And then....we arrived at the infamous Two Hour Lunch. And waited to be seated. And waited. And waited. And walked across the parking to the Costco, made a round of the free samples, came back, and waited some more. Woot. The boss had promised us and he'd obviously felt like we'd invested all that time in waiting, we might as well wait til we were seated. Which we were eventually, in the time that it takes solar systems to form and life to evolve and species to go extinct. I don't remember what I had except that it was boring and pasta-y and we'd taken so long getting to lunch that we didn't even have time for cheesecake. Every time I'd go by a Cheesecake Factory, I'd always see a pile of people spilling out the doors, ALSO obviously waiting, and I'd want to yell at them, "Flee, flee, while you still have years left in you!" Experience #2 (Last night, Seattle) - My boyfriend and I are kicking around downtown Seattle, looking for a place to eat. We happen to walk by the Cheesecake Factory, and miracle of miracles, there's not a line. Holy shit. I tell The Boy that I still have yet to experience the cheesecake of the factory, and he says he once went years ago (and relates a similar story) and he hasn't had it either. So we relent, and see if they can seat us. And they totally can. (Cheesecake Factory Tip: Go on a Tuesday at 8.30 apparently.) So we get seated, and the terminally perky waitress drops our menus down for us. I get a Flying Gorilla (a banana-chocolate drink, which is actually pretty good, and about the one part of the meal I enjoyed) and settle down to peruse the menu. My boyfriend makes the observation that the menu is HUGE, and he always gets nervous when he sees the menus of hugeness because half the time it means that all the appetisers and some of the other dishes are frozen in ginormous fridges in the back, because there's no way they can cook all of these on notice. This prognostication proves to be likely true, as my overly salty and processed Tex Mex egg rolls attest. It's hard to say about my mushroom soup, but it is very peppery to the point where the mushroom flavours are overwhelmed. I've even had awesome mushroom soup at a chain before and this wasn't it. The Boy gets some pasta dish which he describes as "Very meh." Oh, and I STILL don't know how the cheesecake was because we decided to cut our losses and pay the cheque instead of waiting for the dessert. The service was okay, although the waitress seemed to have perfected the "Wait til their mouths are full and then ask how it is" technique. A tiny bit slow too. The food was a big meh, and at the prices, not so great. The ambience feels kinda pretentious. And I can't believe that people wait in line to eat here. There's nothing I ate that wowed me enough to say, "Well, I'd come back to get THAT." It's like, you pay for the restaurant experience and end up with bar food--and if I wanted bar food, Six Arms is conveniently a few blocks up Pike. EDITED TO ADD: The Boy and I have since tried the Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake. We got a white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake to go, and brought it home. It was expensiveish but very delicious. Our guests also enjoyed it. So in that respect, I will say Cheesecake to Go: 4 stars. (It still takes a while to wait for the cheesecake-to-go, and sometimes it is frozen rockhard, which means if you needed it for an event, you should plan a few hours for thawing.) I remain staunch on the actual restaurant experience though. The non-cheesecake food is mediocre, and the restaurant is overhyped. That remains at a solid 2 stars.
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Kelsey F.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants, though I do like cheesecake... Okay - their cheesecake isn't bad. Not at all. And their food, the one time I had a meal, wasn't bad either. The reason to go? Their appetizers. When I go these days, I don't order a meal, I order a few appetizers to split with my dining partner. In particular: -Ahi carpaccio - surprisingly cool and fresh tasting, and while people are wary of the raw in chain restaurants like this (understandably so), I've never gotten sick from this. Never. (Did I just tempt the food-borne illness gods? Damn.) -Fire-roasted fresh artichoke - the dining partner had never had fresh artichoke (horror!), so having something like this was the perfect introduction. Artichokes, btw, are completely underrated. The third item we usually order rotates based on our mood. If we've been drinking a bit, it's going to be fried. (Wonder why fried food tastes so good post-alcohol.) If we haven't, it'll be something light. The thing is, I don't think people realize that there's really more to this place than meets the eye. So, 3.8 stars. Might as well bump it on up, eh?
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Katie S.
Ive been here a handful of times over the years. Each time I'm left pretty unimpressed with the food and prices. I am however a sucker for their fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce. But I am a cheese addict so thats explains that. Also their caramel cheesecake was to die for. Generally the servers are very nice and attentive. Those are all the compliments I can dig up for this place. The time I ordered a turkey burger the thing came dripping with grease for some reason and I got a huge stomach ache...wont be getting that again. Cons: The wait time can be a lot ridiculous and sometimes the bar is too crowded for everyone who's waiting. Advertisements in the menu just leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth and seems rather tacky to me. I'm paying money to eat here why are you shoving ADS in my face? Cant I sit down to dinner and relax and not be bombed by ads like I am most of the day? Clueless servers. The server had no clue what the prices on drinks were and had to ring over another server who was IFFY on the prices as well. Sad. Drink cost a TON here. $10 cosmo...yikes. Maybe ill grab drink else where. Bottom line, over priced for stuff thats not really worth it at all.
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Courtney M.
One of the most magnificent Cheesecake Factories I have ever been in, but then again, aren't they all like that? Great food, the service was so-so, but they were very busy. Loved the downtown Seattle location. And the good memories ...
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Anita K.
Contrary to the name of the place - the cheesecake is really nothing to write home about. I found that there really wasn't too much selection when it came to gluten free options on the menu - which was disappointing because I know so many people nowadays are finding out that they suffer from a gluten intolerance. Nonetheless they managed to whip something up in the kitchen that was "gluten free".... needless to say my friend was very sick that night, because there was some kind of contamination in the food!
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Johnny D.
Food is so-so..actually I can't remember. But the waitress was very kute and kind. So is this review biased...well... I have never been to Hooters, but if you have - try to rate the restaurant once, then again without the girls - and compare your results.
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Sasha R.
So... let me paint a little picture for you... 5 hours on a bus from Vancouver, BC, then seeing my lover off the to the train back to PDX, registering for a conference, and checking in to a hotel, all in a city I didn't really know. Enter the Cheesecake Factory, which I have never really been a big fan of, HOWEVER it was directly between my hotel and the one my conference was at, so I figured what the heck. I was dining alone, so I got a seat at the bar and that's where the fun began. I ordered a seared tuna salad, a glass of wine that my server recommended that was excellent and completely enjoyed being able to eat my meal all before most of the parties that I walked in with had been seated. I don't think I'll stop eating at the smaller, more funky places I tend to frequent, but I def. like having this one in my back pocket for just in case moments like this one.
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Joyce D.
Would be 4 stars if they didn't give us this mess up the seating So much to choose from... it took me a good half hour to choose from all the goodies. Decided to be adventurous with a Japanese eggplant, bleu cheese pizza with artichokes (i loooveee artichokes!). The boyfriend had steak with wasabi mashed potatoes.... mashed potatoes and wasabi? weird combo...just weird... blech. blech. BLECH. steak tasted like teriyaki and asparagus was fried perfectly. i guess they were trying some asian fusion with the wasabi/mashed potatoes, and trying to tempura-ify the asparagus (normally you don't get asparagus in your vegetable tempura at a japanese restaurant). they succeeded in some aspects, failed in others (i.e. mashed potatoes). blech. Drink menu is adorable!!! AND you can't taste any alcohol, just how I like it!! Although we had to wait 25 minutes, we were promptly seated after 25 and there was some sort of confusion but we ended up getting a great window seat with a good view of the downtown streets outside. Bread was warm, soft, and tasty... hrmm just toasted perhaps? butter was soft but slightly cool and easily spreadable. I love the people in Seattle, everyone is so nice! Even in downtown! The waiter was friendly and attentive, never had a problem about lack of water or ... anything... and asked us multiple times if everything was all right. The only qualm with him though was that when I couldn't finish my pizza, he smushed it into this tiny box and when I opened it later, it looked like someone had like, sat on it. Oh well... what can you do?
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Joseph G.
Food is good. Service has always been slow and orders inaccurate with the need to ask for things multiple times before receiving them. I'm done with the Pike St. restaurant! If you crave The Cheesecake Factory, I suggest another location.
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Merri D.
My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday last night. We arrived at around 5:45ish and were told we would be seated in about 30 minutes. We watched the clock and were seated exactly half hour after we were told we would be. We ordered our drinks, I have my usual Tropical Smoothie and he had The Flying Gorilla. Both were very tasty, in fact boyfriend had a second one. We ordered the Ahi Tartare for our appetizer and it was gone within 15 seconds of being on our table. It was so tasty and refreshing. I ordered the grilled pork chops with mash potatoes and he ordered the pasta jambalaya. He finished a little over half and I finished half of mine. Mind you I do this because I want leftovers when I go home and room for cheesecake. The menu is a bit over whelming for a first timer, but I suggest going to the website and looking at the menu on line to help decide if it takes you awhile normally to pick what you would want to order. My mashed potatoes were delicious! I normally just love creamy, but these had some chunks and were so good! My pork chop was cooked to perfection and I can't wait to eat it for lunch. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. I always enjoy going to the cheesecake factory with him because of the large portions they give. He has a huge appetite and its always satisfied when we dine here. As for the cheesecake there was a little mix up because I had brought a card with me that offers a free slice with a certain amount you spend. I showed our server when we first sat and she said no problem, but my boyfriend read the small print a little further and they do not do the cards on Saturdays. I told our server when it was time to order our cheesecake and she apologized and talked to the manager and was able to get me a slice for free, which worked out nicely since my boyfriend didn't want one of his own. I let it slip that she could mention its my birthday if that would help getting me a free slice and she came back with my cheesecake with a damn candle it it and a couple of cute servers and sand to me. I loved it, but of course still acted like it was embarrassing ha ha. I would return again for a great meal because until I have a bad experience at this fine establishment I'm always going to come back for more. BY THE WAY THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS SO STOP PICKING YES PEOPLE! lol
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Sean M.
I never really liked the Cheesecake Factory till I tried their guacamole. Its AMAZING. You can have it as hot as you want and if you tell them you like it HOT they really bump up the temperature. I'm giving this place three stars for that alone and one more star because of the nice drink selection. The reasons I don't like it: 1. Its ALWAYS super busy and filled with tourists. The wait on a weekend for a table is usually over an hour and I wont even wait that long for a free meal. (Free drinks, yes. Free Food, no). 2. The menu is way too big. You can tell its too big because they have to insert advertisements into the menu to make sure your paying attention. 3. The staff is either way to friendly or they want nothing to do with you. All I want is for them to check on my once in a while and bring me what I ask for. Does it always have to be the opposite extremes? 4. Were is the factory? Were is all the smoke and pipes and stuff? I see the cheesecake for for god sake, if your going to call your self a factory have some cool gears turning at least.
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Betsey S.
I hate the Cheesecake Factory. Why do people wait hours to eat here? Why, when there are so many fabulous, unique, quality restaurants in the neighborhood? The prices are way too high, the portions are ridiculous (I know most Americans probably adore this aspect of the Cheesecake Factory, but to me it's just gross), it's louder than Qwest Field during a Raiders game, and the service is spotty at best. Do not get me started on the decor. The place needs a hit from a huge spray can of Sconce-B-Gone. On top of all that, I got food poisoning from a salad here, but hey, it WAS a truly large salad, containing probably two full heads of romaine, so maybe I shouldn't complain since I received so much food for my money and agony.
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Brandon M.
Went on a Saturday Night Entertaining some friends. Place was packed but was able to get a drink @ the bar...An hour wait for a table but it was Saturday Night downtown, so you kinda know what's up before you go in. Ran into my Brother in law and his girlfriend, Random...The food was OK, a lot of different options...They should stick to a certain type of food. too many options can be bad. The drinks are costly so be prepared...Big portions. NO parking which sucks but i know it's downtown so it goes without saying. Lots of different cheesecakes, you gotta get a slice. it goes without saying...Good place (Chain) to eat in DT seattle...Centrally located to the movies and the video game place...
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Michelle E.
I know it's a chain, I know the food is a bit overpriced and kind of meh, but this place rocks my world. (I LOVE the huge menu.) We get there right when they open on Sunday's at 11am and head straight to the bar. Never a wait at all! And if you sit at the bar (on Sundays), Tyson is a rock star. Anyone reviewed the new Southcenter one yet?
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MamaRed P.
the place- clean, high ceiling with warm dim lighting, tables can be put together to accommodate big party. can be very loud if you sit way back toward the kitchen. the food- hit or miss. my favorite are, Thai lettuce wrap, avocado egg roll, corn fritter, and the pasta devinci. most of the high end menu items are not that tasty. the portions are huge. the service- so so.
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Angie Q.
I love the prime location as well as the atmosphere and decor. My first time here I ordered crab cakes (my favorite). The breading was hard and appeared to be over-cooked. The crab filling made it appear the restaurant was being stingy and didn't want to include too much crab, and instead piled on the extras. These were the worst crab cakes I've ever had! Cheesecakes are okay... I do really like the regular one with strawberries on top. My second time visiting, I ordered a salmon filet with asparagus and mashed potatoes. They were surprisingly good (I didn't have high expectations and my friend really wanted to go).
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Gavin N.
This Cheesecake Factory has consistently better service than the Bellevue location. Food quality remains about the same, nothing to scream about, but you do get good quality food and large portions of it. The atmosphere is elegant, relaxing, yet casual and fun at the same time. The only thing that typically sucks at any cheesecake factory is no reservations for any size party (read my review at Bellevue for a party of 25) and therefore frustrating long waits during peak dining times. Anyway, of the 4-5 times I've been to this Cheesecake, the most recent was this weekend for my friend's 24th birthday. We had a group of 12 people (including my friend's father who flew in for the weekend all the way from Guam). Our total bill was a little over $200 on drinks and 1 cheesecake alone. Our servers/hosts/bartenders were very friendly/quick. So why 2 stars? Well at the start of the night the Busboy wasn't too friendly, we ignored it. Later in the night he dropped a cheesecake that would've ended up in my friend's lap if she had not caught it, he threw her a towel w/no apologies or anything. As we left the establishment the same busboy through the window decided to give the finger to two girls (including my girlfriend) in our party and mouth the words "F*ck you" to our entire party. What was a fun night for all of us quickly became very ugly. We spoke with the manager, who was very professional and understanding about the whole thing. The General Manager called us regarding the incident the next day (and claimed it was the busboy's last night), he asked what he could do to rectify the situation. We asked not to be charged (we could've asked for a whole lot more), which he did (hence the two stars rather than one). The management did the best they could, but it will still be awhile before any of us can see ourselves back at Cheesecake Factory (at least in Seattle) after such an incident. ~G
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yin y.
Everything seem so much better back in the day.. maybe I was young, stupid and didn't know better. Anyways... came here yesterday with a bunch of friends. We ordered avocado appetizer, two expensive shrimp pasta, chicken pasta, and a cheesecake. Our bill total to $96 (w/tip). The food was ok but with this price I always expect it would be better. We didn't have to wait since one of our friends saved us a table. The waiter was ok. She did her part and refilled our water and drinks. But I am with DJY on the advertisement menu, they should give the customer discounts! I guess that's just hopeful thinking.
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Paul F.
Dude, just say no.
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Mary H.
Maybe it's because we went there on a Sunday, but our group didn't have to wait more than a minute for seating. Food was good, but there was enough of it left over to feed each person for another whole day.
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John D.
I've never understood the attraction of the Cheesecake Factory. The wait is far too long, the food is overpriced, and there's far too much of it. Perhaps it makes more sense out wherever it started.
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A B.
Seriously, why would anyone eat someplace that features advertisements in it's menu? What's next, ads in the dessert. Skip the wait, food and 2500 calorie entrees and go to a local place.
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Darin P.
While I can't say I've eaten everything on the menu, the items I have tried don't match the "bland" descriptions a few Yelpers use. I find myself gravitating to the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and am always happy with my selection. The Cajun Jambalaya is good (granted, I've had better elsewhere), and there are some good salad options. This isn't the best food in town, but I like it for several reason. 1. I've found a menu item that I like that I can eat whenever I'm in a town with a CF. 2. I think the decor and ambiance is fun... though a bit noisy. 3. There is enough selection so that almost everyone can find something they like. I find it humorous that some complain about too large of portions. A suggestion - 4 people, 2 or 3 entrees served family style, and a couple pieces of cheesecake for desert if you are so inclined. Personally I've never been inclined to over-indulge on food I did't like, but I do usually eat my entire entree... but I blame myself, not the restaurant. The lines can be crazy, but I don't bother trying to go during the rush. Lunch - 11:30. Dinner - 4:30 or late and you are fine.
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Chani B.
I know I know its a chain restaurant. Don't let the name fool you. Their menu could feed a small country. Kudos for the fried mac and cheese. I just need to know if we can knight the person who invented such pleasure? Can they be exempt from paying taxes or something,because this appetizer is sooooo good! I also like the orange chicken. Ok enough about me and my needs as a person. The low down This place is almost ALWAYS packed. Ive found that if you have a child in a stroller,people will let you sit down ( so cool). There's not that much seating,although you think there would b/c its across from the convention center,so all those folks will be there,too. The wait time seems the same no matter what day and time you go. They do not take reservations. Park at Pacific Place if you want a better rate as far as parking. Good luck finding street parking. The portion sizes are big ( umm is that why my butt is so big?) So bring a few friends and share. The cheesecake is good. My fav is the carrot cake,but Ive yet to have something I dislike here. The waitstaff is friendly and competent.
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Me H.
I always get over whelmed when I come here. And when I leave I always feel over stuffed. The menu is HUGE and not in a good way, way too many items to pick from and the portions are bigger than the menu. Even their lunch portions are HUGE. And the wait, Holy Mother of Baby Jesus the wait is crazy, I was here this past Monday for lunch, arrived at 1:30 pm and still had a long wait, and I hate waiting especially when I'm hungry. Anyways the service was excellent, my diet coke never went empty which was good considering how salty my food was. And one time I was here I got carded but my dining companion who was eleven years younger than me didn't get carded, the server said I looked young but he didn't. For that comment alone I could give them five stars but I won't now if they offered half portions on all their food all the time I might consider.
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Tony G.
I had a below average plate of spaghetti here. I know I should of had a steak or burger or something else, but we were supposed to go to Bucca de Beppos but a friend decided she wanted to go here instead. Big mistake...though I think she was somewhat happy with her meal. I had the spaghetti bolognese, which is a meat sauce...that tasted like a big pile of nothing. Very bland. Not only that, they served penne instead of spaghetti noodles. I have nothing against against penne mind you, but with a meat sauce? Too much food. It is hard to believe that I can get so full from below average food, but somehow I managed. I guess it is the Italian in me. I finished a little more than half the plate and couldnt not finish the leftovers. I dont see myself going there again, but if I do I will try something else and modify this review. Until then..... Rock!
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Nori V.
All I got to say about this HIGH priced and sinful restaurant is... THE "FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE" BALLS ARE YUMMY!!!!!!
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JonandVal H.
Deep Fried Mac&Cheese = Obsession!!
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Kal B.
were still full from lunch so just grabbed a couple of appies.. corn cakes which are to die for.. topped with salsa, guac and sour cream.. they are simply amazing.. we also had some crab wontons that are made with cream cheese mixed with the crab. to top it off we had a limited edition cheesecake.. the turtle caramel cheesecake for dessert.. it was pretty amazing! my sis went to bellevue 2 days later and said the waitress said they discontinued it.. let's say that she was pretty disappointed! but perhaps it was only at that other location. expect a wait especially after 7 on a fri or sat.. but we got in around 6ish and only waited about 20.
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Brittany F.
I love this CF. The one in Bellevue SUCKS!! A little tip since it is always crowded. Sit in the bar. There are tables there not just stools and you don't have to wait you just walk right in a sit down. I almost always sit at the bar. The bartender Mary is fantastic. She knows everybody. When she sees me she almost automatically starts making my Mai Tai. The menu is overwhelming but I have only had to return something twice. Once for peas when i said no thank you and the other for a not warm pizza. Other than that no complaints.
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Jason T.
Seattle best value and all around place! All the portions are huge and the wide variety is overwhelming! The veggie casedillas are great and their pasta is good as well. My favorite drink there is the Georgia peach. It actually looks like apeach! and tastes awesome!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Jacklyn-Kate C.
3 words: Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. and some more words: service is always great and every dish I have tried at the Cheesecake Factory were great! They are always so busy - I'm always here when the wait time is more than 15 mins. But once you get seated, situated and had that first bite from your dish... You'll see why a lot of people come here!!
(4)Chrissie S.
So, this is the 3rd time I've eaten at this specific Cheesecake Factory & it has been wonderful every time. There is really nothing on the menu that you could go wrong with. I am partial to the pastas & a yummy slice of cheesecake to end my meal with. The service is friendly & as others have said, on busy or event nights, you should expect a little wait. I will continue to go here for sure :)
(5)Alfred L.
Didn't hate it nor were we impressed... Bad planning on our part because of huge Pax gaming convention this weekend as our dinner outing was at the same timing when a mass exodus of gaming people filtered out to all the nearby restaurants resulting in many places like CCF to be at capacity. We waited for about 40mins+. Definitely plan ahead to find out if any major events are occuring!!! Worth the extra effort if travelling with baby and toddlers cause you never know when their tolerance will snap before parents go into salvage mode for the remaining evening. Note sure if all locations are setup the same as marble floor felt greasy to walk on, even though my wife an I with baby in tote wore rubber soled shoes,u almost slipped walking towards back of restaurant. Not a reassuring thought considering the added responsibility of a baby in hand!!! Shortly being seated, patrons that walked by mumble the same thought to only confirm our uneasy feeling. Definitely a safety concern for EVERYONE working there and eating there. Waiter was attentive with him taking our order within minutes however, missed the standard bread basket they promptly give you while waiting for the main dishes arrive. I always look forward to this so, was disappointed they neglected this part. Could haveme asked it although, by the time we noticed several other tables receiving the status quo treatment our food arrived. Literally, the dishes are severed on big dishes to make you feel like you're getting a big portion. Can you imagine if it was four adults with a 2-course meal each and drinks and water plus CCF's standard tableware arrangement... Chaos for space!!! JMHO though. As for the food... was not bad as we ordered Bang - Bang Chicken and Shrimp & Chicken Lettuce Wrap tacos. Even my baby daughter liked her Farfalle bowtie pasta in Alfredo sauce; portion was big for cost to what she ate before I attempted to eat some to avoid wasting food. Such a shame to see restaurants to this day overdue their portions especially for baby/toddlers that can be finicky with food or just testing out new foods groups. Either way, it was messy watching her eat it yet, a bonus in my view that she ate it all and that CCF had such to offer.
(3)Carla R.
I have to say I am not a fan of Cheesecake Factory . I went in here this evening to get a slice of cheesecake for someone . The people in there were very nice and it was clean in there from what I saw. I really cannot comment on food or service beyond that . I would absolutely go try it if you have never been or if you are a Cheesecake Factory fan because this one seems nicer than some that I have been to.
(4)Jess M.
I've been to this Cheesecake Factory a handful of times and appreciate it as a place with enough variety to take a large party and to get a decent meal for a good price. While the prices could be considered high, you get about two meals for a regular (i.e. non-light) portion. Food: Again, great on variety. I brought my extended family, which comprised of three adults, 2 kids (ages 8 & 10) and two babies. Everyone was able to find something to eat and in a decent amount of time (sometimes it takes an extra minute to peruse the enormous menu). Service: The staff was very accommodating to a large party that didn't necessarily purchase a lot (i.e. kids don't eat that much). I was sure to tip the standard "baby" tip (20% for cleaning up after the little ones). We also visited on national cheesecake day, which got us 50% of all of our cheesecakes!
(3)Caitlin H.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS IF YOU ARE CELIAC OR HAVE TO EAT GLUTEN FREE! My boyfriend wanted to take me to the cheesecake factory when we visited Seattle for our anniversary weekend because a) he knows cheesecake is one of my weaknesses and b) we found out they had a gluten free cheesecake (yes, only one but fair enough). After waiting over an hour to get in, I asked them about their gluten free menu. The dish I ordered actually sounded really good so my boyfriend decided to order it as well. Twenty minutes later, we were informed that the order did not go through because they were out of chicken. The only option left for me was gluten free pasta. I should have known when it was hard to tell it was gluten free but in all honesty, I'm so used to some of those pastas now that I really cannot tell the difference especially if you get a good corn-quinoa-rice mix. Next time I will be sure to ask to see the packaging because I was out of commission following that meal. I know it was not the cheesecake (which was actually quite good) because I tried the remaining bit on Monday night as a test to see what had made me sick. It was definitely the pasta.
(1)Rachael R.
The worst Cheesecake Factory I've ever been to. The food is subpar and the manager did nothing to accommodate for the poor service and food quality.
(1)Marisa G.
I suppose I should start by saying that the service, food and the cheesecake really should be rated separately. To start with dessert, the cheesecake is delicious. There is a huge selection of varying sizes and sweetness, and I almost always go for the tuxedo cheesecake. A little pricy, but worth it. Solid 4 stars I'd say. Next, the food is pretty much average. There is an overwhelming number of choices, though I usually get some form of pasta. Every dish I've ordered there (plus the bites stolen from friend's plates) have all been tasty, but not mind blowingly so. Honestly, it's just what you would expect from a chain restaurant that specializes in dessert. Pricy, and not entirely worth it. 3 stars. The service is generally polite, yet slow. Considering how busy they get, I can't really blame them (expect at least 30 minute waits, depending on when you go). The atmosphere and decor is rather tacky for my taste (I refuse to make and "cheesy" puns), even for downtown. Again, 3 stars. So where does the 1 star rating come from? I've got 2 words for you: Food poisoning. Long story short, it was my boyfriend's first time here, so I told him to arrive hungry so he would have room for dessert. I know he didn't eat much during the day besides some snack food at his house, and he felt fine when he met my friend and I at the restaurant. When we got our menus, he then preceded to make fun of the "Pasta with Meat Sauce." Just what kind of pasta was it? More importantly, what kind of mystery meat? There was no description. He ordered it simply to tempt fate, and sure enough it was simply spaghetti with ground beef in marinara sauce. He claimed it was tasty, but got full about half way through. That was a first for him. Then we ordered cheesecake because, well, cheesecake. By the time we left, he started to mention the stomachaches, and at least he managed to make it home before the mystery meat sauce decided to make its way back up again. It's a shame that was his first and last time there for dinner. At least he still talks about wanting to return sometime for cheesecake.
(1)David O.
I always love the Cheesecake Factory. I would've thought that this place, though, would be the last place I'd visit when exploring a new city. Exploring a new city with a 4-year old, however, puts a completely different perspective on things, and I was just looking for a place that would be so absolutely loud that the little monster could have a tantrum and I would utterly and completely ignore him while sipping on my well-mannered Martini. See, kid? My Martini is better mannered than you are! Well, I found my solace at the Cheesecake Factory. Even though the wait was 30 minutes to get a table, that gave me the opportunity to grab a couple of martinis. For lunch, I went with the Buffalo Blasts and a blue cheese and pear flatbread. All in all, it was a perfect dining experience and I didn't need to stress incessantly about my kid acting like a brat. You known what they say, right? If you thought the Terrible Twos were bad, wait until you experience the F***ed up Fours!
(4)Mamata P.
We are regular customers at cheese cake factory and it has been our best dining place until yesterday. We had been to this place to celebrate a friend's birthday last night. One of my friends had ordered Mediterranean flatbread sandwich (vegetarian). Since this dish is usually served with beef, she had explicitly asked them to serve it with vegetarian tikki instead, which the waitress said is possible. However to our surprise they served it with beef. Unfortunately all of us tasted it. Not having tasted beef before we took a while to realize the blunder they made. The waitress apologized and we ordered 2 vegetarian quesadilla without chicken instead. And boy, it was served with chicken and my friend had quite some of it before he realized this.The manager came to us and apologized for it, which is a nice thing to do. But I wish they had been more careful at least the second time because now 2 of my friends have pledged not to go there again. Since they are hard core vegetarians they were feeling very bad for having had beef and chicken just because of the restaurant s carelessness.
(3)Theo A.
A hidden treasure in downtown seattle, not very easy to discover, and notice in that area of downtown. Ambiance is very impressive, sophisticated, very spacious inside, and an ideal meeting place for socializing with friends/family, getting some restaurant meals, and extremely decadent, full of flavor dessert items, especially unique cheesecakes such as white chocolate raspberry. Desserts in Cheesecake Factory is worth that price, even if expensive. This Cheesecake Factory location must be very original compared to other locations of that same company, and feels like an independent business for visually stimulating, very unique ambiance inside, even if technically part of that chain store company. It would be nice if there was wireless internet. Then again, not every place is able to offer internet, more of a place to completely enjoy eating, having dessert, and socializing with friends/family/acquaintances. There is already enough café bars with free wireless internet with seattle.
(4)Pui S.
It's cheesy but in the best possible way! :) I can't pick just one thing to talk about it, I love them all. Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom
(5)Matthew R.
Got some good tai lettuce wraps, beef kabobs and buffalo wings. The food was pretty good. It took a little bit to get our food but they kept our drinks full and bathrooms clean. The mango key lime and lemon raspberry cheesecakes were very good.
(4)Kylie R.
Once you walk in you're immediately greeted by the hostess, which was very welcoming! Our waiter, Jesus, was very friendly and attentive, like how a waiter should be. Great service! We ordered the lunch sized fettuccine alfredo. It was absolutely delicious and worth the price. Glad I ordered the lunch portion of the pasta because it was enough to fill me up! If you want a lunch special, make sure to get there and order before 5pm.
(4)Monica B.
I went to The Cheesecake Factory today to pick up a cheesecake for a birthday dessert. The man at the counter was very informative and helpful in picking out the right cheesecake and giving me instructions. My review of 2 stars is due to the service he offered later. He took my order, accepted payment, and asked me to kindly step aside so he could serve the other customer in line. I thought that was a good idea. After he served the only other customer in line, he fiddled around a little bit then called in my order. What! When he asked me to step aside, I moved away from the counter and checked in on Yelp. I didn't realize he didn't call in my order. What really burns me is I tipped him 20% on a $21.00 cheesecake. The customer behind me, exact change and no tip. There is no justice in the world.
(2)Jason P.
Usually a trip to the Cheesecake Factory will earn a 4 star visit, but during my trip to Seattle definitely didn't leave me with a 4 star experience. I walked in and asked if I could sit at the bar. I sat down and wasn't greeted for a decent 5-10 minutes. I picked up my own menu and started browsing they overly expansive menu. I went with their cajun pasta and called it a day. I was asked if I wanted bread, I said yes of course. What they didn't tell me is that it cost extra. Not that I minded because I wasn't paying, but if you are going to up sell you absolutely need to tell your customers so they aren't blind-sided when they are handed the bill. Big no-no. The entree came out promptly after the bread came out. The pasta was cooked nicely and had an over-abundance of chicken and shrimp. That is a great thing. All the veggies in the dish were delicious and was very satisfied with the dinner. I waited for what seemed like a good 10-15 as my plate was pushed up to the edge of the bar. I guess I expected the bartender to ask me if I was finished, but not until I put cash on the tab in the glass did he come over. He was far too concerned with watching TV than actually checking up. Overall when the food is prepared well and tastes as good as it is, it can overshadow the shoddy customer service.
(3)Daren D.
I forgot they have such awesome bread! I prefer the dark bread over the sourdough so perhaps one can make a preference? Perched up at the bar prior to Marc's UYBC for some nibbles - as in some chicken samosas, the bread and a M&J's. In other news, I was watching the bartender make some sort of spiked shake with crushed mini pretzels. Interesting.
(4)Elyn Z.
I would agree with some other yelpers that this is more of a 3.5 than a 4. Sometimes, you just need a rather simple dining experience and The Cheesecake Factory works for that. If you go in with limited expectations then you will probably be satisfied. If you try to be a healthy eater, then you need to be careful as so many dishes are absolutely packed with sodium and fat. If asked, they will provide a listing for the nutritional breakdown for all entrees , sides, and desserts. Be prepared to be shocked. I have generally found that the salmon entrees with vegetable side will be the most healthy choices. And, the salmon is good. Not great but good.
(4)Katinka R.
I brought my daughter and her friend here for lunch during their spring break. The Seattle Center Armory was holding their annual Whirligig bounce house festival. After bouncing a bit, we took the monorail over to Westlake mall and walked a couple of blocks to the Cheesecake Factory. We were seated almost immediately. Our waiter was awesome with the girls, funny and charming. They have awesome lunch deals... and the portions are still crazy-big. I had the soup and salad. The girls had sliders and chicken strips. Everyone was happy and full. The bill was under $40 with a tip and a piece of cheesecake to take home to Dad.
(4)Brendan C.
For a Cheesecake Factory, this one isn't bad. The restaurant has issues with long lines and waits, but its not a bad wait. A couple times they messed up our order but politely fixed it, not bad! There's not much else to say if you're a regular of Cheesecake Factory - large menus, vibrant decor, lots of people. Variety, easy eats, cheap eats to expensive entrees, cheesecake is the only place that can get away with a huge menu. This Seattle location is across the street from a regal theater - not a bad dinner/movie place.
(4)Jennifer N.
Yummy yummy! Mmmm I do love Cheesecake Factory, but I never actually go because it is impossible not to get the cheesecake and 1 slice has all the calories I want to eat in a day! But it was my husband's birthday, so we went anyways. We started with the fried mac and cheese balls - OMG good. We actually eat these everywhere, and Cheesecake Factor has, by far, the best fried mac and cheese balls. For my entree I had the crusted chicken romano. I love the chicken, the pasta is OK. I usually just eat the chicken part which is really good. I wish they would serve it with more sauce though as the sauce is only on the pasta. My husband had the burger with fried mac and cheese on it. He loves it lol. It's such a ridiculous idea but hey, it works. For desert I had the red velvet cheesecake - SO GOOD! I just finished eating it actually lol. I would highly recommend. My husband had the reeces peanut butter cheesecake - he loved it as well. Service was good, but it bothered me that they "ran out of bread baskets" so we didn't get bread until halfway through our meal when I saw him give bread to a table sitting across from us that sat down after us. But they were a table of 6, and we were a table of 2, so they got the bread. LAME! Still good though. We will go back for other birthdays. Be warned they do not give you free cheesecake on your birthday.
(4)Nicole C.
My boyfriend and I went there for a date and we were extremely disappointed. The waitress helped everyone in her section before us. The table beside us sat down after us and had their drink & food order taken before we had even received water! The waitress was extremely demeaning. We got the vibe that she though we were stupid young teenagers. We are actually both in our 20s and very well off. We went just for the dessert and we were so upset and offended we didn't order any. Very rarely do we not leave a tip but unfortunately this was one of those occasions and we will never go back to this location.
(1)Maria G.
Ive only been here once and I liked it! Its a good restaurant and I love cheesecake! The food isnt cheap but the portion is huge! I barely eat half of my plate and even so -- I can barely finish the cheesecake afterwards! They have a variety of cheesecake selections! The restaurant is rather really spacious, compared with other major restaurants in Seattle! I think they only take 5pm reservations for groups so no reservations for two people.
(4)Jenny T.
Yummy! Good food, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a great time here!
(5)Mike V.
After seeing a matinee at the Paramount, we stopped in for some cheesecake. The wait seemed to be around 30 minutes. I spotted an open table in the bar and grabbed it. After about 7-8 minutes,a waiter came over and dropped off menus. Then came back a few minutes later to get a drink order. We ordered drinks and the cheesecake and fudge cake at that point. The cakes were incredible but the waiter was just horrible. Rude, unfriendly, and seemed bothered. Kinda ruined the whole experience.
(2)Erin J.
Long wait but great food and our server was awesome! Caitlyn rocks! Tai chicken lettuce wraps are amazing and the avocado egg roll sounds weird but is sooooo good. The cheese cake is amazing too. They do not take reservations but the take out line is shorter if you are in a hurry.
(5)Alexandra G.
Went here for a day out with the husband. Service was so quick even with the place packed and the avocado egg rolls were so tasty. The atmosphere was pleasant.
(3)Eric J.
Does not validate parking. Overrun with tourists.
(1)Manolito Daniel M.
What I submitted to the website via comments: "My partner and I went to cheesecake factory for the 1st time yesterday. Our experience in just over ten minutes: Upon entering we were quickly taken to a booth toward the rear of the restaurant. On the way we were lead up a long narrow walkway where a congregation of employees, mostly management, stood in a cluster and blocked the way, we literally had to squeeze by them. No one even bothered to try moving. After being seated we perused the menu. Overwhelming at best, the menu was much too long, had advertisements on each page, was dirty, too many options frankly and yes, that's a bad thing. One couldn't tell what you specialized in aside from cheesecake. While reading our novel, our server presented us with water glasses, really just extremely battered plastic mugs. I noticed the rim was dirty so I used my napkin to wipe it and was left with smudges of large brown and distinct lipstick red. Now, appetite on the brink of ruined, I would need a new glass and napkin, even before finishing the menu! Bad dishwasher? Why didn't the server notice before serving me with it? He took so long to come back (who could blame him considering the size of the menu) I couldn't get a replacement. The lights began to adjust, I assume for lunch to dinner transition, and over the course of 20 seconds got much brighter then darker and darker and darker... darker than we'd started. By the time the bar erupted in cheers for the football game being broadcast in there we were pretty much done. We decided to leave. We never even got to the last pages of our menu. UPDATE 2/15/14 I received a call from corporate as well as a $20 gift card to try them again, at least the desserts if we chose. I am still concerned with cleanliness but will certainly consider trying the dessert case sometime.
(1)Henry K.
Went here to celebrate a special anniversary. We got our seat in less then few minutes and things seemed going good. But then things went a bit downhill from here. Ordered an alcoholic drink to celebrate but told me they ran out. (Didn't know they ran out as I assume a big chain like this would have plenty) Didn't mind so skipped the drink and ordered our meals. After waiting about 30 minutes server tells me that he forgot to put our order in, and told us to wait a bit longer. Got a free soup while waiting, which was nice. Finally our meal came out, but now filling our empty stomach with free bread and the soup we weren't that hungry and ended up takin majority of the meals to go. One more thing... Got our check, paid but realized the server short changed me. Glad I checked and notified the server who gave me the correct change afterward. The whole dinner night here wasn't what I expected but in the beginning the server told me he was new and was very apologetic to us throughout, which I understood but still....
(2)Atta F.
We visit Cheesecake Factory on a weekly basis with the family. Either this location or south center location. Most of the lunch staff remembers us now so we have become the family with 4 orders of shrimp scampi with 2 the sauce on the side, Chinese chicken salad, 4 mango smoothies, etc. we love it here! One of the best chain American restaurants out there.
(5)Vincent N.
This is the third time that I've been to the Cheesecake factory. First off I really do enjoy the cheesecake here because it's a much higher quality than what you can get in Vancouver, B.C. So I always make a point to drop by and grab a slice. This time I had the red velvet cheesecake, and everything was extremely balanced, with the exception of the white chocolate being quite sweet (as it was to be expected). I had the shrimp angel hair pasta. The marina sauce was fresh, tangy, with some citrus, but not overpowering. The pasta is a solid 4 stars and has a nice texture, but don't expect it to be gourmet Italian, but definitely a cut above any family restaurant. The pasta was a solid 3.5 stars. Our server was nice and attentive, and always had a great smile on her face. Overall all the staff were great. Would I return. You betcha.
(4)Krista E.
Ate here while I was in town for Emerald City Comic Con, and YUM! Their Buffalo Wing Burger was amazing, as was the Reece's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake. Would visit again, for sure, despite the wait!
(4)Tina L.
Oh Cheesecake factory how I love thee. First time at the downtown Seattle location, but its awesome as usual. We had sunday brunch. I had the baja chicken hash, yummmm. The BF had the breakfast enchilda, tortilla something like that, can;t remember as i was mowing down on my brunch. And then of course had to have cheesecake. On my quest to eat all cheesecakes offered, todays treat was caramel turtle cheesecake. It was cheesecake heaven. Our waiter was great, super friendly and attentive. Totally worth driving 2 and a half hours in the rain
(4)Shirley C.
This is a great place for casual Smerican food. There's a large selection to suit everyone and even have gluten free and sugar free options. It's a popular place so best time to go is around 5:30, early but since the portions are large you'll have a chance to walk around downtown and check out the excellent shopping. I had the seared ahi tuna tataki salad and it was excellent! The boys had pulled pork sandwiches and a love beef burger. Everything came quickly and it was still hot. We finished off with a sugar free cheesecake with strawberries and the boys had the key lime one. Both were great just a little skimpy on the strawberries though. Other than that the service was great. I do have one or two observations to share and that is the wait staff should never put their fingers into the actual dishes while putting them on the table!! That and sleeves need to be rolled up so it doesn't brush up against the food and the floors need to be mopped more often as they are a lawsuit in the making...greasy stone floors...! Just a heads up if management is reviewing!!
(4)Maria Y.
I had never been to the Cheesecake Factory before this year's Sakuracon (last April.) But I had wanted to try it, and after a day at the con several of us wanted a drink and a nicer meal than Subway, so we crossed the street to CF. It was quite crowded (both with what I assume is the "normal" Friday evening crowd, and congoers) but we managed to snag a table at the bar right away. The menu is huge. Exhaustingly huge, when you're indecisive like I am. I eventually ordered the Chicken Bellagio because someone at the next table over had it and it looked amazing. And it was really good. Drinks were good too. I enjoyed the experience. We actually tried to come back the next night too, but the wait was incredibly long for the restaurant section, and we waited for a bar table to open up for a while but people would always rush in and ninja the tables, so we gave up. I really want to try the Macaroni and Cheese Burger, I have to admit... I love burgers, and I love mac and cheese, so why not put it ON a burger? It could be good or really gross, but I want to try it... Even though we didn't get dinner here that night, I did come back later in the evening for a piece of cheesecake... I was actually kind of disappointed by the cheesecake itself. I had a chocolate raspberry piece, and while it was good, it wasn't amazing. I thought the texture was weird. I actually prefer the cheesecake from QFC... which is also more reasonably priced.
(4)Michael R.
Yes, this place is a chain but my experience at this particular Cheesecake Factory has been good. They have good service and the food here is pretty good for a chain restaurant. I love cheesecake and you can go here to get that craving taken care of with a big variety to choose from.
(3)Yumi K.
The food was good, the service was EXCELLENT... may I recommend a waitress, named "Stephanie"? I think thats her name. despite my picky-ness, she served me VERY well. Thank you :-)
(5)Leslie W.
We were at a conference at the Convention Center across the street and stopped in for lunch. We showed up right at the peak of lunch hour and the front was pretty full of people waiting for tables, so we were fully expecting that lunch was going to take us a while. The hostess informed us that there was open seating in the bar area if we saw any open tables. There were quite a few, so we picked one and sat down. Within a few minutes, all of the 7 tables that were empty in the bar area when we sat down were full, meaning our waiter would be slammed. Nonetheless, our service was exceptional. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. He kept our iced teas nice and full and we didn't have to wait long to order, and our food came out in quickly as well. We were so satisfied that we returned the next day, and received equally exceptional service. Our iced teas NEVER got less than half full. On the third day, we didn't sit in the bar area, and our service wasn't as amazing, but definitely not bad by any means. I think maybe we just got spoiled by our first two expereinces. Now let's talk about the food. On all 3 days, we got different food items and we were not disappointed with any of them. Definitely "comfort food" aka probably not very healthy but oh so yummy.
(5)Opal D.
Mediocre food, absurdly large portions, in a stale atmosphere. I like to pick up cheesecake to-go, but prefer not to eat there.
(2)Trang N.
As I thought, giving one star is not fair, the food is great, I love the environment, BUT the waiter named JV or whatever is one of the rudest person ever, it seems like he doesn't love his work at all. One time we have a party of 3, and shared 4 lunch dishes together, when we done order he said "that is a lot of food for 3 of you!" Rude omg, I mean we order what we want, not any of his business. I love the restaurant but I just hate that waiter
(3)Karen L.
I LOVE Cheesecake Factory. I am not a fan of chain restaurants, but Cheesecake Factory is an exception. We sort of have a love affair. Their pastas are delicious (as they should be--do you know how much calories one pasta entree packs??). And their cheesecakes are oh-so-heavenly. I've had the bistro shrimp pasta here--perfection. I've also had the tiramisu and Oreo cheesecakes. I'm not a big fan of Oreos in general, but the tiramisu was absolutely heavenly cheesecake goodness. And the service at every Cheesecake Factory I've been to has always been great! They've definitely got it all down!
(5)Douglas K.
I know it is a chain restaurant, but this is my favorite chain-type dinner spot. We always do backwards day when we go here and get our cheesecake first then split appetizers and a meal. The servers are always great and never give us any hassle about splitting a dinner. It is great for us because their portions are so large and when you ask them to split it, it come out on two plates that are more than enough for two.
(5)Becky G.
My husband and I try to stick with locally owned, non- chain restaurants. However, my mother was visiting, and she really enjoys The Cheesecake Factory, so we took her. For a restaurant that offers so, so many things on their menu you would think that the food would be mediocre. It is surprising very tasty. My mother order the crab cake sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese....mac and cheese is so deliciously gooey and cheesy! My husband ordered the macaroni and cheese burger, which he thoroughly enjoyed. And, I ordered the chicken salad sandwich.....huge! And, very delicious with almonds and capers. Of course while at The Cheesecake Factory, you need to order cheesecake! Raspberry lemon cheesecake...delicious. Chocolate mousse cheesecake....not too rich, velvety smooth! Dutch apple crumble cheesecake....devoured. Definitely good for a chain restaurant. Waitress was very attentive and friendly.
(4)Felisa D.
Came here about a year ago. I hope I'm not being unfair in just writing this now but honestly after that experience, I was left with no desire to come back here at all. I came here with a pretty big party for a birthday... And I was very unimpressed to say the least. The "most popular" dish (the Chicken Madeira which I ordered) was mediocre at best and the staff was not that great (understatement). Our waiter clearly didn't like serving large groups. He basically scolded the birthday boy for moving around to mingle with this guests. He had no carefulness in the way he served us and just plopped our dishes hurriedly in front of us. Not only was he brisk when dealing with us, he was also never around to check up on us. AND he had the nerve to explicitly state that he knew what he was doing and that he was a great waiter... Really? It wasn't until the end of the night that I found out that the tip was a flat fee for larger parties which, I think, explains the demeanor of our wait staff towards us... It was overall a very disappointing experience.
(1)Daniel E.
The Cheesecake Factory is just as it sounds. They are mass-produced and staffed. It is ok and the wait-staff may be excellent. But you do feel like you're in a giant machine. Don't go here for a special occasion. Kids work well here (in fact, we took our first child here on her first night out from the hospital).
(3)Brian D.
Never been to one of these before and when our friends suggested meeting there my wife said "oh god, please"! Well, she ended up saying that her meal was one of the best pasta dishes she'd ever had. I had the carbonara and a caesar salad which were both pretty much perfect. We all split a massive, $7.95 piece of caramel, chocolate nut cheesecake with whipped cream which was so good, I had to overeat! I can only imagine what it takes to pull off the menu in this place based on the size and the seating. They know how to do it! High regards for this restaurant.
(4)Karen D.
This is the favorite lunch location of most of my co-workers for birthday lunches, so, I eat here about 4 times per year, at least. In the past, I thought it was just "ok". I've tried many of the menu items, and I thought they were average at best. But things seem to have changed recently at Cheesecake Factory. We went there for a birthday lunch a couple of weeks ago, and it was much better than in times past. Why? Well, for one thing, I noticed that they updated their plating to a more modern style. The food really looks more appetizing, and well, the old saying "you eat with your eyes first". I was especially jealous of my co-workers who ordered the salmon entree, because the plates were downright beautiful. Same thing with the Asian chicken salad, it was very dramatic-looking, lovely. I ordered my old stand-by, which is the personal pizza and salad lunch, and it was delicious. Though I will say that I wish they still put grated beets and grated carrots into their salads; they have stopped doing that; and it was a unique touch that I always enjoyed. But the balsamic dressing was delcious, as was my caprese-style pizza. We all ordered cheesecake slices for dessert and tasted each others' choices...I thought the 30-year anniversary signature Hersheys one that I ordered was just meh. However the key lime and the tiramisu versions that I tasted were fab. I would definitely order the tiramisu cheesecake in the future, and I'm picky about tiramisu. Service was also right-on, even better than it's usual "good". I'm sure we'll be back soon, celebrating someone else's birthday, and I'm actually looking forward to it now!
(4)JoAnn A.
I've been to this place only a few times, but I've never really had a terrible experience every time I've gone. The last time I came here I was just picking up cheesecake but it was mighty tasty. I like that the Cheesecake Factory offers so many different options of food for your taste buds. I don't go to this location a lot because I don't live in the area really. The wait can be a little bit long, which can be a turn off, but it's not a bad place to go to once you're seated I think.
(3)Matthew B.
I only come here when there's an event. It's hard for me to come up with a positive for Cheesecake Factory. Nutrition: Consistently worst dishes in the country (most over 1,500 calories each.) Service: We came for a birthday dinner, and were bringing a group. They STILL will not take a reservation. One person even arrived 1.5 hours early to ensure we were first on the list... we still had an hour wait for a table. Quality of food: This can best be described as "meh." They have so many options, yet they don't exceed your expectations in any of them. Even the cheesecake is simply a slice of lard and sugar. There are many, many better options through the city.
(1)Kimberly P.
When will American restaurants realize that more doesn't necessarily mean better? The copious amount of food I received was a bit off-putting, I mean who needs that much food at one sitting? My tostado salad was okay, the sangria was watery and the floors were dirty. Why not 1 star only then? Well, the flour-less Lady Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake was good, I mean really good. My suggestion? Don't eat a meal here, grab some cheesecake to go!
(2)Shandiin G.
Ohhhhh Cheesecake Factory!!!! So This particular location is the downtown Seattle one! For me its a love/hate relationship. Love as in I love cheesecakes and hate as in every time I go to this place there is a long LONG wait! I happened to go there one a Tuesday evening and again I had to wait about 20 minuets to get my table by the door and it was quite the chilly evening!! The service I got there this evening was sorta 50/50. Some people were friendly and some were just wishy washy and I didn't like that. My biggest beef with this Cheesecake Factory is that the floors are always slippery. I thought it was the shoes I ware but its a different pair of shoes every time???? what the hay? One of these days I'm gonna hit the deck on my quest for some cheesecake! Now as for the food. I love the food. I order the same things every time I'm there (I'm boring like that sometimes) this time me and my friend said that we were going to go outside the box and order something different. It was pretty good. I had the chicken and sundried tomatoes. I will have to say that the quality of food is always pretty good. Don't get me started with the cheesecake... particularly the Red Velvet! Oh my lab that this is so good and so worth the money! So basically I dig Cheesecake Factory. there are just a few things about it that I wish would change. I'm just glad the food is good!!!
(3)Savitri N.
I rarely go here for the cheesecakes. My visit is mainly triggered by my cravings for: 1. THE COMPLIMENTARY BROWN BREAD. Oh my. The sweet brown bread and the butter make a good start! I always have to resist myself from eating too much of it. 2. MISO SALMON OVER RICE. The salmon's texture is perfect, but I'm more impressed with the sauce. Can I just say for the record that the sauce is soooo heavenly-creamy-groovy? I can't find a perfect adjective to describe the taste, so my attempt to hyphenate these words ain't enough to justify my experience. Y'all need to go and taste it for yourself. And of course, being Asian, the fact that the miso salmon comes with RICE completes it all! 3. CAJUN JAMBALAYA PASTA. This is an interesting marriage between Italian and Southern flavors. The peppery spicy cajun sauce is very distinctive and rich. I usually can't take a lot of spicy food, but the spiciness level is balanced. Been to Cheesecake Factory a few times, and never once have I gotten an inattentive service. I'm definitely a fan!
(5)Romero M.
The oreo cheesecake is to die for! A lot of sinfully delicious food and the service is really great. Pretty much everything is monstrously large so anything makes a good split.
(5)Amber A.
We waited in line outside for 40 minutes. The front desk was friendly and the wait staff was very nice. The food was okay but the price of the food was spendy for what it was!
(4)Hong N.
I must admit that I love the Cheesecake Factory's food, but unfortunately my waistline doesn't. Thankfully, we do not live too close to one so our visits occur during our visits to Seattle. When it comes to eating out, I am very much a creature of habit. If i like a particular dish, that is what I will order every time I go there. I am very reluctant with changing up my entree choices. However, at Cheesecake Factory, I have several go to dishes! For appetizers, we usually do the Thai lettuce wrap or the Tex-Mex Eggrolls. The Thai lettuce wrap is sooooo good as well as quite healthy. The chicken is grilled and everything else is fresh (bean sprout, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and rice noodles). You get to put together your own wrap and then choose to dip it in one of three sauces included: Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew. All three sauces have their own unique, yet tasty flavor so I usually dip one wrap in each sauce. The Tex-Mex eggrolls on the other hand, is not so healthy, but still super good. They do have a kick to it, but not what I would consider spicy. As far as entrees, I love the Steak Diane! It comes with mash potatoes, but we usually add a side of veggies to it. The steak strips are always cooked to our liking and very tender. The mushroom wine sauce is rich, but not overwhelming. I have also had the Grilled Salmon which was nice and flaky and well seasoned. I must admit I am not a big dessert person, but when I do get dessert, the Fresh Strawberry Shortcake is my best friend! I have also tried their Carrot Cake, but found the icing to be too sweet for my liking, although the cake itself was quite good. My husband is a huge cheesecake fan and every cheesecake he has tried, he has loved! Pricing is fair, particularly since you get quite the allotment of food for what you pay for, not to mention, VERY GOOD food! My husband and I tend to share an appetizer and entree when we go. The wait staff has always been very attentive, but the only downfall is they don't take reservations which is inconvenient when you try to go with a group or trying to reserve for a special occasion.
(4)Steven S.
I never have a problem with this establishment. Always fast and nice people people. I sat at the bar for the first time at this Downtown spot and they were working fast and with a purpose. The bartender was even nicer when she found out I was military. Great place!
(5)Nichole A.
I've been a fan of the Cheesecake Factory since it opened even though it always seems to be busy. Even though it is busy, I have yet to get poor service. I like that they have a pretty large menu so that I choose different things each time if I want to. My meal is always great, and of course, they have amazing cheesecakes!
(4)Leonard H.
I have been a longtime fan of the Cheesecake Factory and I think they always do a pretty good job. Most recent visit was after a night of "Cats" at the nearby Paramount Theatre and the restaurant ambience naturally seemed to carry on the after show excitement level. The shrimp/steak Diane was delicious and the filet mignon was decent. The service was prompt and attentive as expected.
(4)Liz O.
Could it be that I've finally found an item at TCF that I like?! Yes it's true!!! The Steak Diane & Chicken Madeira Combo is FTW! Came here at the tail end of a very busy convention weekend, with TCF being located directly across from the convention's main entrance, so naturally the restaurant maintained a lonnnng line full of gamer geeks getting their meals on. I walked in alone, true loner style, and sat myself at the bar. At this point I'm hesitant to even be at TCF because of former experiences, but convenience did a number on me. It wasn't a minute later when I was greeted by the bartender & handed a menu. So far, so good. As always, I tried something new, since the three various items I'd had at other TCF locations before were pretty weak in flavor. Their (soft & warm) bread held me over until the meal arrived, which was surprisingly quick given their busyness. It was seriously like fireworks going off when I had a bite off the Steak Diane. I was so ridiculously relieved to finally be eating a meal from TCF that is actually REALLY appetizing! All the hype about this restaurant didn't make sense to me before, but now I'm okay coming here because this combo rocked it and I will order it from here on out! Steak Diane were pieces of steak in a warm glaze/gravy with mushrooms - a ton of flavor! Mashed potatoes in the center, and then the Chicken Madeira on the other end. Chicken covered in cheese and asparagus. HUGE portions, I ate half and saved the other half for later. Then I decided to splurge on my weekend vacation and try a slice of cheesecake to go. I didn't realize how EXPENSIVE their cheesecake is though (-1 star). As delicious as it was (banana cheesecake, YUM!), and the little touches (like banana slices), it is still not worth $7! But all in all, everything tasted great and I got what I needed, when I needed it from the servers :)
(4)Sarah A.
Anticipating a long wait for a table for dinner I called today to try to make a reservation for a larger group of us. Was rudely informed that they don't take reservations and was promptly hung up on. Super annoying considering that one in our group is 38 weeks pregnant and we will be with small children. We'll still give it a try, and hopefully the wait won't be long, but seriously? Customers should be allowed to make reservations.
(1)Kelly J.
Okay, this is the first time I sat at the bar. WOW I'm sold. I had always had a good experience here with the service and food except the long dreadful wait. But at the bar, no wait, same menu, friendly funny chatty bartender, why not?
(4)Chris O.
Boy, what were we thinking showing up with a party of six to eat dinner here on a Friday night?! I think the wait was around 1-1.5 hours, but it went by relatively quick. Aside from the wait, another thing that will prolong your meal is trying to decide what you order. Cheesecake Factory's menu has a pretty good variety and I think I went through it 3x before I decided, and I finally landed on the farmhouse cheeseburger. What made this burger a little different from the rest was that it included a fried egg and grill pork belly ON TOP of the burger patty. Talk about calorie overload, but oh so good! But, there's always a 'but", the sweet potato fries suck. Out of every single sweet potato fries I've eaten anywhere, these were the worst in terms of taste.
(3)Sterling H.
We arrived there and in the party were six people and one three-month baby. We were told there was going to be a 30 minute wait and it turned out to be a lot longer than that, more like 60 minutes. I was given a pager like always before. We stood outside because there was no room inside to stand, at one point my niece had to take the baby inside because it was getting extremely cold outside. At about 35-40 minutes, I walked in and asked where we were in the process and I was told that the pager had gone off and my name had been called. First of all not everyone can fit who is waiting in the restaurant, that is simple not possible. Second, there was a significant amount of people outside waiting. Third, at not one time did the pager ever flash so right off the bat we have an issue with a defunct pager and a process of getting people fairly in to a table not working. When I complained I was told that someone phone called me. That would have entailed someone asking for my phone number from the get go and that did not happen. Nor did anyone walk outside to ask people or call out any names. What makes me mad? Defunct pager? Or one of your staff outright lying or having to stand outside with a three month old baby. Here is my suggestion: 1. Have a process if you do not have a customer come up within 1 minute of having their pager go off, call out their name inside and outside. 2. Take a cell phone number if the above fails. 3. Test your pagers once a month to make sure they are still working. This has left a very bad taste in our mouth and probably will not be back again. Having said that your food was awesome and the waiter was outstanding.
(1)Rachel G.
Yeah. I went there. I happened to have a gift card and thought if nothing else I could get boozed up and sugared out. The problem was, I was actually hungry. Their menu is 21 pages long, makes absolutely no sense AND has advertisements in it. What the ??? The problem with this place is that there are literally way to may options. And I always think that when there's so much to choose from, they can't possibly do any one thing well. Also, all of their entree salads have meat on them. They don't have one salad option without meat, which I thought was pretty bizarre. Alas, you can order any salad without the meat but don't you think that is just crazy? Whatever, it is what it is and next time I will just stick with the booze and desserts. Also, the vibe is really weird in there. That is all I have to say about that.
(3)Joy B.
I'd never been to a Cheesecake Factory before this visit. I was very unimpressed! The atmosphere was so weird -- like they're trying to be fancy, but has to decorate with cheap stuff. Our server was great! Our food was meh. Way overpriced for the quality! My husband's burger was really inconsistently cooked with parts super pink and parts really charred. My chicken burger was HUGE! But bland and had way to much breaking. The fries were tasty. We tried a key line cheesecake that was pretty sweet, but not bad. Overall, not worth the visit and definitely not worth what we paid!
(2)Deena G.
Knowing ahead that I was throwing my baby shower at the establishment and having an hour advanced notice, no action was taken. I understand that a table for 20 people is a lot, but not making Any effort on their behalf to have us seated in a timely manor is ridiculous. I called at 2pm to give them a heads up. I was told to come early and talk to the manager, but it shouldn't be a problem. I went in about 240/245 expecting the party to show about 315 (half an hour). They told me it would take about twenty minutes, but to let them know when half of the party showed up. By 315 we had about 8people. I was told the tables weren't ready. 325 rolled around and I started just opening my baby gifts right there in the entry way. We weren't even offered a drink service. I am seven months pregnant and they were about to make a lot of money off of us. Finally we were seated at 335. Almost a WHOLE FREAKING HOUR and they Were Not busy. I was so embarrassed that part of my family couldn't even eat with us, but had to Stand in the waiting area for a half hour. The food was good and came out in a timely fashion. The bill was kept organized with the exception of my guests being charged for their aps, which i requested be put on my bill about 3 times. So, yeah. Avoid Sundays for large parties. And stick to the bar when possible. Great food, good drinks and nice wait staff. Front of house needs to get their S together though to make it a better experience.
(3)Susie S.
As a Canadian, I am slightly ashamed to announce that I learned of the existence of this restaurant franchise from the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. I am, however, very glad I investigated. Around 8 on a Saturday, we had to wait for around 30 minutes. Once we got inside, we were taken care of right away, and once we ordered dinner it arrived about 5 minutes after our drinks! That is what I call premium service (unfortunately I can't remember our waiter's name). It is an absolute waste to come eat here and not get cheesecake, but obviously it's very filling. I'd recommend sharing a factory dinner (it's basically a 1.5 dinner - one side with 2 half entrees) with someone and then get your own slice of cheesecake - it ends up being about the same as having a whole meal. I had the Dutch Apple Streusel Cheesecake. Delicious, but whatever you choose will probably be amazing.
(5)Leonardo R.
I've been to 3 cheesecakes but i'll just go ahead and review this one since is the last one i visited,there's no reservations so if you're lucky you won;t have to wait 4 minutes like i did i was mentally prepared for it so no biggie,sat down i already knew what to order,Grilled Shrimp bacon sandwich oh yea, the service is always great and quick,the decor is all the same in all the CCFs fake stucco,giving you a warmth sensation. its definitely one of my fave restaurants ipb
(4)Thomas J.
The serving sizes were large, couldn't finish the whole meal. Food was good. The service was excellent. Great place for a date or meeting. The atmosphere is very nice and creative. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Krystal A.
We came to the cheese cake factory as our final dinner before deployment. My one friend ordered the filet mignon. It was very tender, lightly spiced and very juicy. As a side, she had the mashed potatoes, which had a good layered taste. Also, the rockin' rocky road shake tasted good and the liquor was strong. One and she was done. My other friend had the salmon with Diana steak. The potatoes were tender and fluffy and presented a lot of flavor. The sauce was a little bit strong on the steak, but overall the steak was good and tender. The salmon on the other hand was a little dry and had too much cream sauce. Less tasty than expected. The buffalo blasts, when they arrived on the table were not at all what we were expecting. They looked like a piece of fried chicken, but on first bite, we realized they were a sort of buffalo chicken pastry. As for the flavor, it was excellent. It was like Emeril's "bam"! It took buffalo chicken to a new level. Get some for appetizers and then get some to go. I ordered the Mac and cheese burger. I can't say the burger was great nor bad for when I bit into the burger, it left me in a state of confusion. The favors didn't pop, but blended together. All of us had different opinions on trying it, so this may be something you need to judge for yourself. The fries were awesome. As a side note, when it comes to the service, it's either good or it's not. It's the cheese cake factory: you love it and then you hate yourself later.
(4)Sharon S.
Service is simply wonderful, friendly, and consistent. Definitely, tip-worthy. However, do keep in mind that this is coming from a first timer... From what I remember, the place was simply marvelous. Clean, not overcrowded, spacious, and seating was no struggle. While being seated and selecting your order, they provide water & complimentary bread. With a calm setting and wide variety of music playing in the background as well. Lighting was set just right, not too dark, nor too bright. Moving on to the food, the proportions are big for a reasonable price. Went with my family of 6 and each entree ranged from $12-$20 My sister and I split the Shrimp with Angel hair, and took a good box of the remaining home. Leftovers itself, was still amazing :) Red Velvet Cheesecake was amazing. And I'm not much of a cheesecake fan, but wow. Definitely worth the slice. However, from the setting of the place, I recommend if you don't enjoy being in the position of feeling underdressed, don't walk in with a hoodie and sweat pants like I did. Haha.
(5)Arjayne E.
I definitely fell in love with the white chocolate caramel macadamia nut cheese cake. A little pricey for dinner but great service and ambiance!
(4)Kittiya P.
I love Cheesecake factory. I always get their cajun pasta, but substitute the pasta with angel hair. No matter how full I feel, I always make sure I get at least 5 bites of cheesecake before leaving the place. Oh, and I always ask for extra whipped cream. DELICIOUS. Their carrot cake is great too. Last time I was there, though, I never got my bread. I don't know why. The table next to mine got their's. I love their wheat bread, so I was a little annoyed by that. I would definitely give them 5 stars if they take reservations. It sucks having to wait forever for a table when you go for dinner as a big group. Plus, their waiting area is not that big.
(4)Jenn P.
My husband and I kind of have a "Cheesecake Factory tradition" every time we come to Seattle for PAX (a summer gaming convention). This year we kept up with it! For purposes of weekend dining, especially when there's a big event going on, we decided to eat early so there wouldn't be a huge wait. Lucky we did because it was a 30-minute wait when we went in at only 5:15! Not really surprising so we were prepared for that. Our waiter was fantastic, especially since it was pretty busy there. Very friendly, and apparently he had tried to go to the very convention we were at but was stuck working, so he was a kindred spirit of sorts, ha. Very knowledgeable about the menu and even warned me one of the drinks I ordered ran SUPER sweet. I appreciated that since that could have been disastrous if I didn't like sweet things! The food itself this time around was good. The portions were just right for me coming in there very hungry, and both my husband and I left super full from delicious menu choices! We even ordered some cheesecake to go to have some fabulous dessert to snack on later on that night. Another great experience yet again, and we'll be returning next year!
(4)Akshay S.
Well its a cheesecake factory! The cheesecakes are hands down winner. Their complimentary wheat bread is one of its kind. I am not a big fan of their food, I have observed their mexican food is better than any other entree offerings. Chicken enchiladas are my favorite. Appetizers are good! Crispy crab bites, chicken samosas, tex-mex egg rolls top my favorite list.
(4)Chelsea J.
One of the big pluses about the Cheesecake Factory is its dependability. It also has good food and the cheesecakes and other delectables are delicious! You always know what to expect and the food tastes the same whether you are at the Seattle restaurant or one anywhere in the country. As others have mentioned, the wait is a pain. There is always a wait to eat here, especially on a weekend night. They have a huge menu so you are likely to find something even the pickiest eater would enjoy, including kids. I love their cheesecakes. Although a bit spendy and maybe not as unique as an independent bakery's creations, the cheesecake tastes darn good and is a great way to cap off an afternoon of shopping at Westlake or Pacific Place.
(4)Jered L.
Do not waste your time with the Skinnylicious menu! If you have weight issues you should steer clear from the factory. Everything else on the menu is spectacular. Enjoy!
(4)Shierly M.
I think I have always been a big fan of the factory. For a long time, I went with the Shrimp and Angel Hair pasta because it was always fresh and light. Today, I tried out the Cajun Jambalaya pasta and shared the Chocolate Mousse cheesecake. Definitely coming back for the cheesecake (as always!) though I wished the Jambalaya would have been spicier and more savory. The pasta definitely did not feel like it connected with the sauce as well as it could have. Nonetheless, I will always be back in the Cheesecake Factory! Always a good pick when you have no idea what you want to eat! Best for lunch, as portions are more manageable and it is cheaper!
(4)Yuen Tung P.
Came here on Sunday 7/3 and the place was PACKED, since there was a Lion convention thing here too. Either way, the wait was about a hour, and we told the host that there would be 4 instead of 5, but they still sat us in a 6-people-table. The server/waitress Carlee was on break, so this other dude was taking over for now. Usually they'll come and ask us for drinks, and then come back and ask us what we want, but he came back after like 3 minutes wanting to know if we were ready to order. Uh no. I ask for lemon for my water, didn't get it. And after we finish our initial serving of bread, we ask for more because we love the brown wheat bread. Again, they forgot, and I had to ask them a second time for both the bread and the lemon. We ordered, it came. Calamari was good. I order the Chargrilled Steak as I've previously ordered the many times I go to cheesecake factory. Last time I went, I had ordered medium, and they told me since they grilled the steak, medium steak usually turns out to be like a medium well steak. So they suggested me to do Medium Rare since that usually turns out to be medium. So this time I order medium rare because of my past experiences. It was fine until I got to the last part of my steak. It was RED, and seem more like is undercook than anything. I don't like meat as red as that. That isn't the way it was suppose to be. I complain, and Carlee looked at me like, "what you want me to do about it?" Is your restaurant, is YOUR job, what are YOU suppose to do for your customers, huh?" Manager came and offer to reheat this TINY LITTLE PIECE, I said no thanks, because I KNOW if they reheat it, is going to be WELL DONE. They were like, we do it by temperature. I don't care how you do it, all I care about is the condition of my meat. and this girl Carlee keeps trying to rush us off. My friend was still poking at her food, and she comes and go, can i box it for you? We're not even done yet. Same thing happened to my other friend. Oh and throughout the ENTIRE dinner, they only came and fill our water ONCE, and thats AFTER I ask them to come fill our water. We didn't leave them tips. It was the worst experience I had at Cheesecake factory, EVER.
(1)Ninette C.
I have been here a few times. Most recently, my boyfriend and I came here for a weekday lunch. There was still a bit of a wait which set us back which sucked considering I was on my lunch hour break. I ordered the fettucini e with sundried cream sauce and mushrooms instead of chicken. My boyfriend has the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a corn, pepper mix thing. It was kind of our faults for being dumb. We both said we wanted lighter meals and ordered that. Seriously though, my pasta was so so oily. I barely touched it. I ate it again for dinner that night and that lunch portion was the only thing I ate all day (sans a few celery and apple slices back at the office later). My boyfriend said his meatloaf was kind of weird too. I should give this place 2 stars based off of this experience, but every once in a while, the Cheesecake Factory hits the spot. I've had good fried mac and cheese bits, Eveleyn's pasta and strawberry cheesecake here. This location isn't as bad as Bellevue in terms of oil, but still, if you want a light meal, don't go to the Cheesecake Factory!
(3)Vicky L.
I have already written about a Cheesecake Factory but this one is in downtown, so yeah. This particular Cheesecake Factory always make me feel like I am on a date. Or if not on a date, then I feel like I am squinting. Why? Because of the lighting. It's always a bit too dim unless you're there when it's day time. I went here with my sister recently and we were seated at the corner, face to face, next to a couple planning their wedding...it was hard to enjoy the meal with a straight face. And Beyonce's "If I Was A Boy" was also playing in the background. It's an odd song to hear at a restaurant. So, if you want to trick someone into going on a date or feel like the "hanging out" is a date then this is the place to go. Besides that, the food and the service here have yet to disappoint me. I l-o-v-e their mash potatoes. It can't be beaten.
(4)Aleksandar T.
Good food, waiters perhaps to intrusive.
(4)Sarah L.
As my coworkers and I stuffed our faces at lunch today, my boss mentioned that the Cheesecake Factory had two of the top five fattiest entrees among restaurants across the country. I'm fairly certain mine was one of them. ;) And don't even get me started on the dessert! The Cheesecake Factory actually has really good comfort food. Many different options for different tastes, so there's a little something for everyone. It's a chain restaurant, so it's just like all the other CFs across the country, and it's almost always busy. The portions are HUGE, so it's guaranteed that you'll never leave hungry. I used to order a chicken appetizer as a meal and would still be stuffed. A-okay is my vote. Nothing super special, but everyone will walk out satiated, that's for sure.
(3)George C.
Nothing special going on here but also not bad either. The menu is 15 pages long. It's out of control! This place has something for everyone but maybe that's why they can't really master one dish either. The portions are HUGE so come hungry. I ordered the cheese quesadilla, a Boston salad, corn cakes and a slice of turtle cheescake. Everything was decent. Our server was on point. She knew what she was doing and made sure we were happy with everything. The service and cheesecake were the best things about our experience. Is it worth a long wait? Probably not. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at The Cheesecake Factory. It's worth eating here once just to say you did.
(3)Ayona D.
My daughter and I were downtown shopping when we decided to hop in for dinner before heading home. My last Cheesecake venture was back in Cincy so I was curious if the seattle store would compare nicely. Very clean and cozy. Had the same ambient feeling as the rest of the store but the constant traffic, foot and vehicle, that we watched out the windows seem to take something from the experience. The food was excellent but our waiter, while accommodating, took too long to see to our needs even though the place was far from full. This is about as much energy I want to give to an review about a chain restaurant.
(3)Shekinah S.
So I find The Cheesecake Factory somewhat amusing. The decor is just plain ridiculous. I fail to see the connection between towering ceilings, huge pillars, vaguely Greco-Roman paintings and overpriced American comfort food at a chain restaurant. It kinda reminds me of Vegas.The menu is also ridiculous. Literally a spiral bound book, though if you took out all the ads it would be half the size. The portions -- also laughably massive. If you don't leave here with leftovers you've got a problem. The menu is schizophrenic as well, featuring items from all over the world. I'm sorry, but you just can't do pizza and tacos and pad thai and seafood right all in one place. That being said, I've never had anything terrible at CCF. Not memorable -- except the grease and huge portions -- but nothing I hated. The service and the wait can vary. I've had OK/good service, and also slow, annoying servers. I've been seated as soon as I walked in, but other times seen a crowd waiting outside. The Cheesecake Factory is huge and always busy, so it's a gamble if you will be waiting for a table or not. Your server will probably be working too many tables, but it doesn't really matter since this is one of those places where you get served by like ten different people over the course of the meal. I'd never suggest eating here, but once every year or two I end up at CCF with a work group or something like that and it's OK with me. I think this place could satisfy kids and picky or unadventurous eaters. I don't understand why tourists would go here though since you can find CCF anywhere. I've never tried the cheesecake because I think cheesecake is gross.
(3)Michelle H.
I love Cheesecake Factory! The red velvet cheesecake is awesome!!!
(5)Lacey G.
I know it's the"McDonalds" of restaurants , but really, I can't believe how awful the service is and the greeters. I feel like Walmart is more inviting. I would recommend subway across the street.
(1)Art C.
Awful awful awful. Service horrible, food mediocre. I should've known better.
(5)Katelyn C.
Recieved a chicken lettuce wraps with raw (pink, partially frozen) chicken. It took me a few bites to realize. I showed them and they took it away.... and subsequently they acted like it was a huge favor to not charge me for the dish. I was very disappointed in their service.
(1)Steve P.
The Cheesecake Factory's specialty is in its name- the cheesecake. The chain has a lot going for it. It has a huge menu (maybe too huge for the decision-impaired) and a wide variety of foods. The waiters and waitresses I have found to be very pleasant, engaging and willing to answer questions. The portions are gigantic, so there is plenty to take home. The inside is crazy and ostentatious, like something you would see in Vegas. If you look at the calories, you may have a heart attack without even taking a bite. Cheesecake Factory is a great splurge- its not particularly cheap on the wallet or the diet. The menu is packed with ads, which is either slightly annoying or an amusement depending on your type of person. The quality of the food is good. They do a number of dishes well, but not outstandingly. Their strength is the variety of cheesecakes they provide, and the patience and attentiveness of the wait staff.
(4)Liz M.
Probably more of a 3.5 but I like The Cheesecake Factory for certain things, so I'm rounding up. First, it's a chain with all the good and bad that that signifies. Is there better food available? Of course. Better cheesecake? Yes, that too. Nicer restaurants at the same price point? Indeed. Are the portions so big as to be absurd? Definitely. But, if you are willing to accept The Cheesecake Factory for what it is, you can have a nice meal here. I came with a friend for lunch, as their lunch menu prices are pretty reasonable, especially for downtown. The menu is ridiculously large. I usually only read a page or two of it and make my choice from there, or I'd spend the entire lunch hour just flipping back and forth. I chose a flatbread pizza which was all right (although not well-cut so I ended up having to try to saw it apart with a table knife) and a 'cup' of clam chowder that would be considered a pot's worth anywhere else. The soup was tasty, as were my friend's crabcake bites. She also ordered a beet and goat cheese salad which was good. We got the usual complimentary bread basket which is nice for fending off starvation pains while you wait, although the wait was not long. Service was on top of things, although the restaurant is so big that they 'lost' my friend who had arrived before me and it took a few minutes before we figured out which table she was at. Despite its large size, the place gets full quickly, especially around dinner and I don't think they take reservations, or at least they only take them by phone, day of. However, it wasn't busy when we were there and the noise level was perfectly manageable. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here or wait more than a few minutes for a table, but for a reliable, tasty, not overly expensive meal, it will always make my list.
(4)Daniel H.
Food was EXCELLENT. I had the Navajo, simple, delicious. My wife had the Pasta DaVinci and it was outstanding. My daughter said her steak was the best she's ever had. With cheesecake all around (there is no better cheesecake, anywhere), the bill was a bit steep, but for one of the best meals I've had at a restaurant lately and excellent service on a busy evening, overall really wonderful.
(4)Kayla H.
I don't know what is not to love about this place. If you can't decide as a family where you want to go for dinner, or what you are in the mood for, this is the place I go because they have EVERYTHING!! Or server was a nice guy, and he was really attentive to our needs which was nice. And of course because we came here I had to take a piece of my favorite GODIVA CHEESECAKE because it is simply to die for (especially with a glass of red wine!)
(4)Christopher M.
Always a fan. They made me a blended drink that is actually from Red Robin for me and didnt overcharge.
(5)Michael K.
I know a lot of people have a problem with the inevitable waits at the Cheesecake Factory, but I confess that I enjoy the food enough to really not mind so much. Also, while it is sort of lame that they don't take reservations, depending on who you deal with, and at least in my experience how friendly you are, they will make exceptions. Now the biggest difficulty in eating here is somehow making it through the short story that is the menu without your stomach leading and armed rebellion against your teasing. For the sake of being as annoyingly elaborate as said menu, I will briefly describe EVERYTHING that I have tried here. Feel free to stop reading at this point, if you haven't already :-) Appetizers (as if you need them with the portions of the main courses and the inevitable cheesecake to follow) - Avocado Egg Rolls - I really like how light and flaky these are, and the avocado was delicious and perfectly ripe. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side but wasn't really necessary to begin with due to all the flavors involved. Also, anything with sundried tomato wins in my book. Fried Calamari - Satisfactory: Nothing special but good. Firecracker Salmon Rolls - These are decent although I would recommend trying them at C.I. Shenanigans if you want a really amazing experience. Like the calamari, they are decent and yummy. Viet Shrimp Summer Rolls - Very good if you're looking to avoid the fatty, fried selections. Would be better with whole shrimp instead of the baby shrimp meat, but still had a good flavor. Main events: Spicy Cashew Chicken - My absolute favorite; An enormous bowl filled with enough chicken, rice and delicious cashews to easily feed two people (or me). The sauce has a very good kick and the onions are always crunchy and delicious (havent had soggy ones as of yet). I now ask them to add broccoli to the dish, which I've only been charged extra for one of three times. Chicken and Biscuits - Homestyle comfort food. The biscuits tasted like butter with a side of flour (which is a good thing). The mashed potatos were almost certainly not made in house but they were still ok. The chicken was a touch on the dry side so I asked for extra gravy to apply generously. All in all it was ok. Wouldn't reorder but no real complaints. Mahi Mahi Mediterranean - Croikey! Second favorite: The mahi was delicious, flaky, and perfectly prepared, although I feel like this may have been due to the odd hours we visited on this particular occasion. I get the feeling on a busy night, this one could get messed up pretty easily. The artichoke was delightful too, not tough at all, and for some reason the mashed potatos tasted totally different and more homemade with this dish. I am too hungry to continue - on to the cheesecake: Red Velvet - Makes me want to curl up in a ball and watch Disney movies. Not sure if that gets the point across that its' AWESOME. Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Truffle (etc. I can't remember it had a ridic name) - Four Nom's out of Five. It's like slamming your face into a pillow case full of candy and cheesecake. Don't get dinner if you're going to have this one. Tiramisu - 1/2: The first time it was unbelievably great, the second time it tasted like French Silk Pie... Which is good but not what it should have tasted like. Not sure what happened there. I think the one thing that disappoints me about the Cheesecake Factory is the identity crisis that it seems to be going through on a regular basis. The lighting and dress of the staff suggests an expensive 4/5 star place, and yet the menu is that of an upscale Friday's. Much like turkey pastrami and turkey bologna, it simply needs to learn how to be itself.
(4)Roma M.
I make it a point to visit as many Cheesecake Factory locations as I can, this visit wasn't by choice, since I really don't understand why anyone would come here when they live somewhere like Seattle. Seattle is famous for great, independent restaurants. We unfortunately had nowhere else to go on Christmas Eve. Of course, it was insanely busy, but which Cheesecake Factory isn't? (Even on a normal weeknight.) We had two different servers for the night. Confusing and inefficient as hell. Our server took forever with our order, and kept trying to upsell us. I had to request even the most basic things as ketchup for my fries. I thought ketchup and fries were like bread and butter. I've never had a server at CF not ask if we wanted extra bread. I usually don't touch the bread at restaurants, but CF has fantastic bread. I usually accept extra and here I had to ask for it, when they usually bring a new batch anyway. Then within 3 minutes of receiving the next batch, another staff member grabbed the basket(still full) without asking us if we were done with it. Despite the server constantly trying to upsell, he wasn't terrible. I think the management needs to just reassess their entire approach to customer service instead of herding in wallets like cattle.
(2)Alison V.
So this is obviously a chain. However, it's one of my favorite chain restaurants to go to. The service I receive here is usually pretty great. To start, I love the bread I get while waiting. They never seem to mind bringing me a second basket which is good since sometimes the wait can be quite long. The menu is expansive and I can always find something I'm in the mood for. Usually the real problem is limiting my options. However, the pasta da vinci is one of my favorites. Also, the cheesecake options are great and perfect for someone like me who isn't a big fan of "plain" cheesecake. So what makes this Cheesecake Factory different? A few things. First, the wait. You're almost always in for a long wait during any sort of peak time. Luckily there are some interesting characters on the sidewalk out in front usually which can provide entertainment should you require. Second, the service. I've been here on numerous occasions and almost always had a server who was extremely attentive each time. The one time a friend and I ended up waiting what seemed too long for our meal, a manager overheard us talking about how long it had been and gave us each a free slice of cheesecake without us even complaining. Lastly, the location. It's a good place downtown and when you have a group of out-of-towners who want food they're familiar with or they're chain restaurant type folks this is a pretty good place to go.
(4)Gary K.
The cheesecake and the service were good. The food was mediocre and overpriced. With all that money they're pulling in on overpriced food you'd think they would splurge on some water glasses which for some strange reason comes in a beer mug that's seen better days.
(3)Fernando G.
the assembly lines continues ... and with it, the style of service. not sure if i could say good things about the feel of quality customer services regards this particular outlet. what i do know is that the dynamics of service is so monotone and unpolished that i may one day just order my food to go. food is amazing tho ... as is the cheese and as are their drinks. enough said!
(4)Jasmine T.
I want to live here... not near here, but here! The interior is beautiful and we got to sit in a huge booth. We got a seat pretty quickly, but we had to wait for our server forever... it must a been a busy night. He did bring water and bread eventually. I love it when restaurants have warm bread. The breads were wonderfully soft. Since we had gorged on seafood earlier, I was only here for cheesecake. Each of us got a different cheesecake, so I got to sample a few. I ordered the Red Velvet Cheesecake... when the heck am I ever gonna see that kind again? My fiance got the Dulce de Leche one, one friend got the Tiramisu one and another got the peanut butter one. The Red Velvet one was a layer of cake, a layer of cheesecake, another layer of cake, another layer of cheesecake and a thick layer of icing. This was good... Everything just worked so well together! The cake was the right colour and moist. The icing was different from the cheesecake. I made a huge mistake of reading the Nutritional List... eeps, I will have to do serious diet penance for this one. Dulce de Leche was awesome! The cheesecake is how I always imagined perfect cheesecake to be with a hint of caramel. The whip cream with nuts makes it even better. I could only eat half. My fiance could only eat half. There was no way I was wasting this, so I scooped it into the takeaway container and brought it back to our hotel. I even got some forks. I should have set my alarm so I could eat it in the middle of the night.
(5)Adelina W.
I was really surprised by the food here. I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory and have been avoiding it in my travels to the states. I ordered a chicken burger and it was delicious. It was piled so hight I had difficulties eating it. The fries were SO good. There was the perfect crunch to potato ratio and it was well seasoned. My dining companion had a burger and that was really good as well. Their house salad is just average. Service was average. We were there just after the lunch crowd and it was difficult to get the attention of our server. I think we tried to get the attention of our server for at least 10 minutes before someone noticed and directed him our way. Portions are huge and I couldn't finish it. I was so stuffed and couldn't order any dessert. Next time I'm in the city, I'm so there to try their cheesecake!
(4)Gigi K.
'Nuff said. Its busy a lot because of the location to the convention center. I would recommend that you make reservations for any meal if there is a convention. Prices are high in comparison to other nearby options
(3)K D.
I've been to The Cheesecake Factory's other locations and thoroughly enjoyed my experience, however this Pike Street in Seattle location was not one of those times. I ordered one of my go-to dishes - Shrimp with Angel Hair - and I was sorely disappointed. The service was fine, our waitress friendly but the food was just not up to par. The shrimp was flavorful and juicy with yummy spices but the angel hair pasta was over cooked. It was mush and it kept sticking to my teeth. I took about 2 small bites before I decided it was just not worth it to even reorder. When the waitress came back to take our plates and saw that mine was completely full, she didn't even bother to ask why. I thought that was a little rude because then I wasn't even given a chance to give feedback. Besides the waitress being nice, it was a not a pleasant experience.
(1)John G.
One of the better of the chain I have ever visited. Nice ultra-modern design. Entered for lunch and was seated promptly. Was visiting Seattle attending a convention and this location is only one block from the convention center. We both ordered salads. I had the cobb while my colleague had the vegetable. My salad was very good. Crisp and tasty with generous sprinkled blue cheese. Yum. Recommended for all to check out.
(4)Dana D.
I hate to admit it, but I do like this place. I'm not a fan of franchise restaurants, or large menus BUT, the food is great and reasonably priced.
(4)Jen G.
We Love this place!!!! We came in for lunch, and returned that night for dessert for dinner!!! The staff are amazing - the food was amazing - we loved it!! Have the MEATLOAF - omg - to die for
(5)Heather L.
Loved there new skinnylicious menu. The lettuce wrap tacos are amazing and the flatbread with pears, pecans, cheese and rucola was to die for. Waiters are very busy and not always attentive, but the place is pretty packed.
(4)Sharon T.
I work downtown and love it for lunch or dinner. Always good food and a really large menu with lots of variety. HUGE portions - great for leftovers or share a dinner. My favorite is the "homemade" meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes ... yummm! I've always had good service - friendly, attentive, and they know their menu (which is quite a feat since it's so large). And of course ... the cheesecake is fabulous. Again ... so many choices. I always think I'll have dessert, but seldom have room for it after the big dinner. So it's my go-to place downtown for dessert after an event. The ambiance with their lighting is especially lovely in the evenings.
(4)J. A.
We had a very good time, great service, fantastic food, not too loud, fast serve, prices not too high, everything was good. The service lady was happy and bubbly and went way beyond expectations. We had a service dog with us and she brought a bowl of water for her. A small amount of leftovers were discarded by mistake (we had asked for a bag), so they cooked the whole dish again and gave us an entire second entree serving to take home! The Seattle store is a neat place. Lavishly decorated. Could not have been better. The cheesecake fulfilled our expectations. It was our first visit to this restaurant. Oh, they do not take reservations, despite what it says on Yelp's profile. We got there at 5 pm on a Monday and did not have to wait long. Later on, there were a lot of people waiting.
(5)Inger L.
Went for my husband's birthday (our daughter's favorite restaurant). Bread was super. Waiter was great; loved the French accent! Chicken and sun-dried tomato pasta dish was OK. Others in the group liked their food; bang-bang chicken/shrimp and barbecue hamburger. Atmosphere is nice and it is clean, which really matters to me. Watch the floor if you are in heels.....the tile is slick!
(4)Christine R.
This is a review for the bar area only. Drink service is quick and efficient and since we ordered their namesake, they did it justice!!! My girlfriends and I ordered the Oreo Cheesecake, vanilla bean cheesecake and their red velvet cheesecake. They were so delicious- although my favorite Cheesecake hales from Juniors Cheesecake from NYC- and thank goodness they now deliver!! I'm only giving it 3 starts because, at times it did seem they had forgotten us, and again- we were sitting in the bar- it seemed our waitress wanted to shoo us away and get it set up for other dinners. Overall cheesecake was good- not mouth watering, tonguetasmic tasting- but if you're in the area worth trying- not sure the long waits would warrant a visit here, but def worth a visit.
(3)Sonya L.
The Cheesecake Factory is overrated, in my opinion. I'm really not a huge fan of this place. I guess I don't see the point in waiting at least 30 minutes (usually much longer) for huge portions of overpriced, mediocre food. True, the menu is filled with page after page of food options (even the pickiest person on earth could find something here), but everything I've ever eaten here has been just disappointing. I'd rather they have less items that tasted better. I had the crab cake sandwich last time, which was okay but very dry. Tarter sauce was supposed to accompany the sandwich, but the cup on the side of my plate instead contained honey mustard, which I never had the opportunity to swap for the appropriate sauce. I ate the sandwich sauceless, which is likely why I found it to be so dry. The fries were fairly good (with the addition of plenty of salt), but that's about it. The price of around $14 seemed a bit high to me, but that's probably because I was so disappointed. The cheesecake here is fine. I've never been disappointed, though I haven't eaten it very many times. I do like that they have lots of choices of cheesecake, although that makes it harder to choose which to eat! Overall, I don't ever come here unless someone else suggests it or my group of friends is going here. It's just not a place I seek out.
(2)Maxi G.
My husband and I ate at the Cheesecake Factory for the first time last night and while the staff was very nice the food was only ok. I had the salmon special, which came in a wine sauce and had some veggies and mashed potatoes on the side. It tasted better than my husband's fried shrimp platter, which seemed to be the processed shrimp that you find in the frozen food isle. Both entrees were around $20. One thing that really bothered us both, was that the silverware is placed directly on the table, instead of on a napkin or plate that keeps it off the dirty table surface. While tables are wiped down between customer use, don't fool yourself, there is no disinfecting going on with that process. The cheesecake was delicious.
(2)Polly C.
Had the avocado egg roll (fried) - there were about 5-6 pieces...lots of avocado and the sundried tomatoes. Great combination of flavors! Great appie! Again, had to get the jalapeno pasta - smaller portion and felt that this time's order was spicier compared to last time. Really full after and didn't have time for dessert. Must try different cheesecakes next time!
(4)Isabel A.
MISO SALMON. enough said. get it.
(4)J C.
I ordered two cheese cakes to go. The cashier was rude and unfriendly. She forgot to put forks in my bag, (not even ask me if I need one.) I returned to the store and asked for forks. She handed me spoons. I said I need forks instead of spoons. She said " I don't have a fork" in a bitchy way. It seems like she is not happy working there and treated customers badly. It was her on Friday night as well when I ordered caked. Both experiences were TERRIBLE!!!!!.. I saw the name on the receipt.. Her name is Mandy J.... I was so disappointed about her service!!!!!
(1)Bryan C.
Prices are a bit high for the quality of the food. Is it pretty darn good? Yes it is. Is it GREAT? I wouldn't say so. A lot of times the pasta sauces are not that great (especially the Jambalaya, it would be very oily, or the red sauce pastas would be "under-sauced" if you know what I mean). Deserts are good though. Cheesecakes are INCREDIBLY RICH!!! The chocolate cake is nice too. The 3-star rating should be a 3.5-3.75 star rating if that was an option; lost stars due to pasta quality and prices (basically their prices indicate they think their food is better than it really is).
(3)Ross M.
The entree I ordered (Caramel Chicken) was the smallest I have ever received at Cheesecake. The bread was not fresh. My major complaint is that the wait staff and bartenders are not friendly. Customers are an intrusion on their visiting time with each other: talking about the Super Bowl, shopping, etc. Even their manager was spending her time chatting with the waiters - who were all watching and betting on the Super Bowl. I'm sorry I was wasting their time. Next time I won't tip 20%!
(3)Heather J.
This seems to be a favorite of many people visiting downtown Seattle and often ends up being our stop off before or after and event. The menu is huge, making it hard to decide what to eat, but usually something can be found for everyone. Many people come just for the cheesecake, but the food is decent as well. It can be very crowded and service often takes longer than expected, so be forewarned if you are in a rush. I almost always end up spending more than I intend to, but I do appreciate the free bread with dinner. I'm a huge fan of sourdough and the brown bread is delicious as well which is slightly sweet. I much enjoyed my white bean hummus, but would have appreciated knowing in advance that the flatbread had parmesan on it. Grilled artichokes were tasty as well, but there is another local place whose I enjoy more. My friends Asian style tacos looked pretty tasty as well. While I don't ever actively seek this place out I don't mind eating here when others suggest it. I appreciate that it has later hours than some of the other places in the neighborhood.
(3)Angel E.
Avocado Eggrolls..with Tamarind dipping sauce. OMG Its the best thing on earth. I don't even care that there are a million calories in them. Ill eat the the entire plate if someone does not wrestle one away from me. There just THAT good. The menu is huge as are the portions. If you have even an average appetite plan to share or take a lot home with you. If you are there during the dinner hours and are shocked by prices on what you know you wont be able to finish, you can ask for a lunch portion which is slightly smaller and less expensive. I know its the Cheesecake Factory and I do love cheesecake but I almost never get a slice. Its so expensive ($8.00+) and in my opinion the food is whats good here not the cheesecake. They do have a ton of choices to choose from but im a classic cheesecake person and their classic is not dense enough for me. Its not a NY cheesecake its softer and almost jelly like. Lots of vegetarian items to choose from. Always a plus in my book :)
(4)Ashley P.
My daughter and I just got back from this location. She had alfredo and I got a few of the small plates. Ahi tuna tartar, chicken samosas, and crispy crab cake. With a drink and 2 desserts it came out to 54$. It was worth it. The menu is ridiculously large and it took me about 15 min to actually read through it all. It was loud and super crowded due to comicon but our server was attentive and the rest of the staff was very friendly. Going back soon.
(4)Lena L.
A chain restaurant, so expect the usual chain type food quality. The dessert is what its famous for. The inside of the building was great, very beautiful.Excellent lighting for an evening romantic dinner. My date and I had a great time hanging out and the server was a nice guy who suggested a few more places for us to venture to. As every other place in Seattle serves, the Cheescake in Seattle also serves sourdough bread, but thank goodness for the brown pumperknickel bread that is sweeter. I love buttering my dinner bread, so this is important to me. The bread for a 3 out of 10 for me. I have to mention that the crab and artichoke dip was nasty. it tasty bland, overly cream cheesy, and i needed to add quite a bit of pepper to continue eating it. The one very cool thing was the building and location. it must cost a mimllion to lease out that property in the middle of downtown Seattle.
(2)Chad Y.
Ok, Cheesecake Factory often get's rave reviews from people for their cheesecake. Don't get me wrong..it is definitely good (just don't look at the calorie content)! That being said, I don't like to frequent places that has long waits and won't take reservations. Also, their menu is huge! We are talking BIG! They have a few good menu items such as the deep fried macaroni and fish tacos. Other than that the menu lacks creativity and flavors. It also has HUGE portions, so plan to take some home or have a huge appetite! The service is usually good and is it's one saving grace for me. The servers generally know the menu's well and can help you when you don't know what to get. Also, they are pretty attentive and notice when things are lacking. I think it is a decent place to check out, but personally I'd rather stop by someplace else (preferably with less than an hour wait)!
(2)Susan W.
Brought husband here today for his first visit, my third. Service was excellent. Restaurant beautiful! I had the fish tacos. Delicious. Hubby had the grilled shrimp club sandwich, also delicious. We each had a beer and got a piece of their pumpkin pecan cheesecake to go. Total bill was $50. A great deal for the good amount of food served in a nice atmosphere. Will go to the Southcenter location next to see how they compare.
(4)Lilly A.
I rolled into the cheesecake factory yesterday with my boyfriend. I have never been to one before, but I have heard such a huge variety of reactions, good and bad. The wait for our table was not too bad, and our server was very nice! But man, the menu is just pages upon pages upon pages.... can't you condense this? Maybe focus on less? It was a tad overwhelming... by the time I hit the 21st page, I think I forgot everything from the previous pages. I ended up ordering the garlic pasta with shrimp (which may I add, ended up being 4 pieces of shrimp for 4 dollars more.... which I think is ridiculous), which was alright... but there was nothing special about it. Was the experience truly worth it for a plate of pasta that must be over 1,500 calories? I'm not quite sure, however, my boyfriend has gotten a good kick out of devouring his burger and then telling everyone how he ate over 1,300 calories in one meal. Also, what seems to be a theme: one of the hostesses dropped a plate on the ground and then picked it up and put it back in with the stack of plates in the cabinet, which I thought was strange......ly gross.
(2)Kyla C.
So I've been to Palomino a million times and since we were going downtown for a movie, we decided to mix it up and go to the Cheesecake Factory instead...weird choice for me but cheesecake is one of my weaknesses I must admit. I haven't been here in years and was disappointed to find their thousand page menu still in rotation. Who needs every menu item they could ever think of?? It's just overwhelming and not necessary. And the portions are gigantic!! Thanks for contributing to America's obesity problem Cheesecake Factory! The food is nothing to rave about. My husband and I split some appetizers and salad (salad was good, corn cakes were smothered in way too much sauce!) The cheesecake is still in the fridge because we were full from splitting 3 things but I'm sure it will be delish. Overall, go here for the cheesecake, eat in the bar (unless you like waiting in line for 30+ minutes for a table, ridiculous!!), don't expect much from the food and try not to look up, the atmosphere is just weird and doesn't make sense. I think I've had my fill of this place for the next decade or so!
(3)J K.
I had a couple good experiences here when it first opened, then I had a few bad experiences recently -- and I'm not one of those biased people who hates chains. The food is terrible. I'm sorry to say that. I don't want to be mean. But it is. The menu looks good, the food looks good, but the food does not taste good.
(1)Helen N.
I went with a few friends on a Saturday afternoon and they were decently packed and well staffed. We didn't make any reservations and we only had to wait a little while for a booth. The service was pretty good, appropriately timed the a waitress came for drink orders and then for our food order. Although there was one awkward moment when Parmesan was shredded into my water. The food was nothing to brag about. I had a medium factory burger and it took me a few second to realize it was mine when it came to the table. It was pretty red and medium rare at best (perfect after two minutes of microwave at home) and my friends noticed it too. Eat the fries were like McDonald fries; eat it hot and now. I shared a slice of the tiramisu cheesecake, that at least was good. Overal, I can't complain, there was cheesecake involved.
(3)Cristelle J.
Red Velvet Cheesecake = love After watching another riveting episode of true life the roommates and I headed downtown to get dinner at the cheesecake factory. Now I guess I should of expected the type of food being served here since it is a chain, and a chain that makes it's employees wear khaki pants and white t-shirts (uhm were not in the Hamptons people!). We ordered the blue cheese pear pizza, crab cakes, onion rings and a plethora of cheesecake. The cheesecakes were delicious especially the red velvet as for the entrees they were banal. nothing too exciting nothing above what i expected.
(3)S. Alicia S.
It is my personal belief that the most significant meals are those that transpire on the first day of the year. It sets the stage for the year ahead. So I decided to go health conscientious at a mass-market food chain. The Cheesecake Factory - Seattle on New Years Day was packed. And it seemed that a lot of people had the same mindset. The waitress told me the Salads, Weight Management and Pasta menu items seemed to be top sellers of the afternoon. I went for a simple vegetarian meal for dinner with Coke Zero. The Incredible Eggplant Sandwich came with sweet potato fries. And instead of getting a small house salad, the side dish of snow peas sounded really good. That side of snow peas was the best idea ever. It came sauteed in sesame oil with julienne carrots and zucchini. Dinner as a whole looked and tasted so fresh and luxuriant. I was shocked happy. And I was too full to even think about cheesecake. But it was the first day of the year spent at the Cheesecake Factory. So I got a slice of Banana Cream Cheesecake to-go for a late dessert at home. Utterly divine.
(5)Michelle W.
Excellent downtown foodie delight, right next to the theater, so enjoy both. Tall ceilings, glass everywhere, just a lot of fun for not too much money. Loved the pizza between the three of us and a scrumptious cheesecake each to enjoy. Ambience was amazing. Just a beautiful restaurant.
(5)Lor B.
Yes. I'm dining at a chain. and I actually like it. ALOT. I've dined here just a few days ago - but was also here last month. It was consistently good. Here's what we found best: Salisbury steak (tastes better than it sounds on the menu), meatloaf (good if you are craving this, bistro shrimp pasta -(light and a nice twist with the battered shrimp), ask to keep the cream light. the best part of the experience was the kid's menu -- my son goes to town with the bow tie pasta in alfredo sauce - there are other options to choose as well - but he loves this. (they come in big servings, so you'll have enough for lunch the next day). Cheesecake in my opinion was too sweet (we had the snickers). the place is packed and full of groups. It makes sense when you have a book of a menu! I'll be sure to update when I find more dishes that are noteworthy. Service was swift and drinks are big. I don't know how any one can NOT bring a home a doggie bag here?? I'm a fan. a closet-one. but a fan nonetheless :)
(4)Sarah D.
Blech. This is corporate schlock food at it's best. There was way too much food and none of it had much flavor at all. Funny enough, we were thinking the same thing as a previous reviewer, that the menu was like a place on Kitchen Nightmares. I think Gordon Ramsey has a good take on this - less on the menu and do it really well. Service was ok and cheesecake itself was ok (cheesecake is like pizza and sex, even when not that good, it's still good). The price was also pretty steep for the quality. They could make way less food and have better ingredients and the prices would still cover their costs.
(2)Glenn C.
Same menu as the rest of the chain. Was surprised the seafood is not local. Dishes were less spicy than the same chain in LA, DC or Cincinnati. My wife had the white bean chili soup which she had before. This had lots of rice and little taste; totally different than previous occasions. I had the Chicken Madiera which was right on but the potatoes were definitely lacking in flavor; again different than other locations. Caesar salad was OK at best; again disappointing since we expected it to be like the rest of the chain.
(3)Bleu Media Group L.
Too crowded for me, so I just ordered takeout. I like the one in Tukwila better.
(3)Alice C.
While I went with a group of tourists who gagged at the thought of eating sashimi and really good sushi, there is a reason for the kind of mild disgust that awashed over me upon entering. The interior made me think of a mall food court- cheesy, half assed with weird lighting and some neon. Staff was nice and friendly enough (I mean, come on. Anyone doing customer service-food relations at the Cheesecake Factory probably isnt going to be the happiest, right?), the fact that I saw the same waitress (not mine) adjust food with her bare hands on her way to several tables made me sick. I work in the food/service industry... I know how much crap comes into contact with your hands... Viewing this made me swear to never come again. Portions are huge, food is mediocre, and the cheesecake made me wish I was on my way to the Big Apple to get some of the real stuff (the stuff that two teenagers and a grown man couldnt put a dent in).
(2)Debbie H.
Took my daughter in law here for her birthday (at her request). She had the Louisiana Chicken Pasta while I opted for the Chicken Marsalla and my son went for the Herb Encrusted Salmon, Shrimp & Mashed Potato. Everything was delicious but the portions were huge (we took half of each meal home) and I really couldn't believe the calorie counts. Wow!!!! It was good - just not 100% sure it was THAT good. While my son went for the apple crisp and ice cream, the girls had cheesecake. I really wanted the Pumpkin one I saw on my menu but when I ordered it, I was told it was not yet available. My second choice was the Vanilla Bean and I have to say that I wasn't overly impressed with it. Ash's white chocolate raspberry truffle WAS good.
(4)Sean K.
What do I have to do to not have the waiter say "that's a lot of food, you sure you want that?" Seriously... everything at cheesecake is a lot of food! I had a beet salad, and a burrito. It's a lot of food. I get it. The beet salad is tiny, but what can I do about the burrito? PS, I finished it all. Loved when he said "you going to have some desert", and I said no. He responds by saying "I didn't think so". Hey, save me the commentary, and just me dinner. Thanks!
(2)Dee D.
While I normally get Evelyn's Pasta - I decided to try something new: the Louisiana Chicken Pasta. It had strips of parmesan crusted chicken (which was very crispy!) served with mushrooms, peppers and onions in a "spicy New Orleans sauce". While I can't quite put my finger on what constitutes a spicy New Orleans sauce, I know cajun plays a big part of it. I love the Cheesecake Factory pastas because they are never drowning in sauce. It is a bit of a pet peeve of mine when I go to restaurants and my pasta resembles soup. I also loved the bowtie pasta used partially because it held the flavour of the sauce and veggies well but also because it's really cute.
(4)Tallon C.
You don't go for the food, it's the cheesecake you go for. They have the absolute best cheesecake ever I swear. This particular Cheesecake Factory is usually packed with people though. The food is good, but for the prices I guess could be better. I am in it for the cheesecake.
(5)Carolina R.
every time i come, it gets worse. experience one: server doesnt bring bread, we had to ask for it she takes it after we tell her we were still eating it food took long and she didnt say why.. it wasnt that packed drinks were horrible, too light for the price cheesecake was good food was mediocre, and very very dry experience two: server brings bread but not water after we asked for it only brings half of us water forgets half the order and half of that half wasnt even written down my beverage came out half filled, like actually with all the ice and liquid in this cup it only got to half the cup itself. food comes out an hour after we order cheesecake comes out half hour after we asked for it took twenty minutes to get the tab, another 25 to get our card back. and the food was worse than before, i got the same plate. taste is not consistent here. which is a shame because you would expect it, for the size and location, to be better at this. the bellevue location is by far the best cheesecake factory i have been to
(2)John L.
I had the factory burger it is a simple burger with grilled onions cheddar cheese and tomato. How you serve a burger with cheese and not melt the cheese is just wrong and how about toast the roll while you are at it so it is a cold roll a cold tomato and a cold piece of cheese and a soon to be cold burger and another thing I hate the service by committee I don't want one person to take my order another to bring my drink the none English speaking busboy brings my food and my waiter coming by later with "is everything ok" I am thinking who the hell are you? I am over this place and the chain thing in general later.
(1)Bushra R.
i am a huge fan of cheesecake factory, whenever I get a chance to eat out this is my place to go. There is always something for everyone. The only problem I cam across at their other locations was the service quality. However, the other day my friend and I went to this particular location and was blown away by our waiter's service. This made my Cheesecake Factory experience even better! :)
(4)Joshua B.
Besides the long wait to be seated I love the huge variety of choices on the menu. Great food especially the avocado eggrolls.
(4)Eunice K.
I don't know what to say about this place. I've had good and bad experiences with it. But the good experience was because my boyfriend went to high school with our waiter, so she was really nice to us. This was probably awhile ago, actually, it was I think March when I went. I was hanging out with my friend and her two other friends. They're really picky eaters so we decided on the cheesecake factory. My God. I was incredibly pissed that night. We waited 15 minutes for a table, not too bad. We were sat down, then another group of people sat down next to us about 5 minutes later? We had the same waitress, but for some reason she gave the group next to us their water first and took their order first. I flipped one when this happened. Shouldn't it be first come first serve? When we finally received our waters, I asked for a straw. It never came. The service was horrible. I'm not too sure whether to say it was because we were young looking (we were all 21, but we often get mistaken for 16-18) Or whether the quality of customer service has gone down. The only redeeming factor is my mom loves the cheesecake here. I will never ever come back here again. Except to get my mom some cheesecake to go whenever she craves it. Hahahahahaha
(2)Jerome B.
I don't care that the cheesecake factory is a franchise, their food and service at the downtown seatle location was perfect. I had my 20th birthday there, and I had invited about 45 people to come to dinner at the factory. I was really stressed about it, but the people at the cheesecake factory were really helpful in trying to make my night a great one. Although I told them about 45 people, only about 35 people managed to show up, so they were happily able to accomodate the number of people that I had. Their service was excellent. THe food there was great too. I LOVE their pasta and cheesecake... yum! I would greatly recommend this place.
(5)Aaron E.
I really think Cheesecake Factory has something on the menu for everyone (it is, after all, 2309289304 pages long). Sure, the food isn't great, but it's not necessarily bad, either. The wait can be long, but you can usually find an open spot at the bar, or the table right by the bar. For a while two of my friends came here pretty frequently. We were in love with the Avocado Egg Rolls and the Navajo Sandwich. We would split the Egg Rolls, each order a sandwich, each have a coke and split a piece of cheesecake (the total, divided by 3 with a tip was $17 or so... very reasonable IMO). The Egg Rolls are some of the better Avocado Egg Rolls. They're tasty, fatty and delicious. The dipping sauce is sweet and the strands of fried air (white, tiny noodle looking things) that come in a mound as a garnish are tasty. Haha. Yes, we ate the fried air. The Navajo Sandwich is what I order 99.5% of the time I come here. It's a generous piece of fry bread filled with grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, lettuce and a slather of a mayonnaise type sauce. Sure, I've had better sandwiches before, but it's always comforting and I know exactly what to expect. I've had other dishes like the pastas, burgers and fish and chips and have to say the only thing I really recommend would be the Fish and Chips... the batter they use fries quite nicely and they're crispy on the outside and hot on the inside. The fries are also winners. But really, everyone comes here for the cheesecake, right? Right! They have every flavor possible and I think it'd be really hard for someone not to find something to their liking. Personally, I'm a big fan of their white chocolate, raspberry cheesecake which is tangy from the berries, sweet, but not too sweet and a light, fluffy texture. If you're looking for convenience, decent service and lots of options, Cheesecake Factory is a place for you. The portions are huge and are reasonably priced and if you leave hungry, well, there's something wrong with you!
(3)Ema C.
The Cheesecake Factory was able to make the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich with no cheese/dairy and it was still tasty! Granted, I've never had a slice of cheesecake here but their mushroom sandwich and french fries are YUMMY! With my lactose intolerance, I find it awesome that I can eat here because they were still able to make a delicious sandwich dairy-free! :) If you're over 21 and it's packed as hell, you can get a seat in the bar area and still order food there. Just make sure it's for a party of 2 at the most.
(5)Tierra D.
We went to the Cheesecake Factory last weekend. I had the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and it's probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant and since we got back home all I can think about is this pasta! I can't wait to go back! The Key Lime cheesecake is to die for. Now if they'd just put a Cheesecake Factory down in Olympia I'd be all set!
(5)Manuela A.
this place is really fun to go too, i came here on my 21st birthday with my mom and sister and have a margarita :) the staff is always friendly and food is delicious, try one of their skinny salads, it's really yummy :)
(5)Elizabeth B.
In general, I would give Cheesecake Factory about 3 stars, but this location has disappointed me one too many times to deserve any more than 1 star. My biggest pet peeve is that they can't seem to grasp the basic concept of bringing the appetizer BEFORE the entree. I usually get between 0-2 minutes to eat my salad before trying to squeeze the next plate onto the table. Complaints have been met with a unconvincing "sorry," a blank stare, and my favorite, "You told me you wanted them at the same time" (when I hadn't even been asked). Next time I was at the Bellevue location, I actually asked if the CF policy had changed to bringing apps and entrees at the same time, and was met with a horrified, "That should never happen." But sure enough, yesterday, in Seattle, I had only a minute to eat a salad before the pasta came. To be fair, I think the server forgot to put in my order, since everyone else in my party got their appetizers some minutes earlier and I had to ask him where my salad was. No matter how good a meal is (and CF's are usually decent, if not great), when you're made to race through an appetizer to keep your entree from getting cold, it's never a good meal experience. The servers at CF are normally very friendly and helpful, but yesterday we had a very rude waiter. He aggressively pushed us to order more food for every course, acted like he'd been slapped when my friend chose "no dressing" on her side salad, and then argued with me for several minutes about my friend's raw apple crisp. She didn't want to make a fuss about the fact that her dessert had huge globs of runny, uncooked dough in it, and so I finally decided to let it go, but I've never had a waiter be so unhelpful and combative. My friend's husband had a nice philosophy for tipping him, though: For bad service, never stiff a waiter on the tip; they'll just think you're a jerk. Instead, give them a really small tip; then they'll now it was because THEY were a jerk.
(1)Brian G.
Had a bit of an unfortunate instance with service when I was in here a few months back, don't need to go into details, it was a mistake, it happens. What's important is what came after. After complaining, I was personally contacted by Lucas, the manager, and he apologized, gave some context to what happened, and furthered his apology with a gift card to be used at any cheesecake factory. He was very friendly and professional, and after we talked, I ended up feeling a little bad for complaining in the first place, since the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. The food is pretty great! Not the most brilliant cuisine ever, but hey, it's huge portions, reasonably priced, and has a nice, varied menu. Breakfast is awesome here, too.
(4)JP P.
Huge portion. hard to finish a plate. And what's the deal with cheesecake? Maybe it's me I'm just not a big fan of it. Wait is always long... too long for a decent plate of meal but I like the atmosphere... won't hurt to visit once a while.
(3)Jando S.
Chain ridden, fat driven establishments like these were the reason why I avoided the Portland location for the longest time, but it wasn't until someone lured me into the Seattle location that I decided to sell my soul to the cheesecake devil. The big restaurant is spacious and full of a wait staff who are cringing to serve you. My first impression was how amazed I was over the eclectic menu that had a little bit of everything from Italian specialties to Spanish tapas to phad thai. Clearly they're looking to appease just about everyone and I've been most pleased with their Sunday Brunch and Hungarian Beef Goulash. Prices are about as spendy as a Caribbean resort. I could've purchased a new furniture set for the living room for our group with the high price tags per meal item. At least the $10 quesadillas taste good. The highlights are always the dessert as it is their main specialty. Clearly the West Coast version of Junior's Cheesecake has the upper hand as the vanilla bean cheesecake was one of the best I've had! It was creamy, had an amazing texture, was extremely fresh and probably would've killed me if I had another order.
(3)Lanny K.
Um... APPARENTLY it's now the LAW to provide patrons with a nutritional guide. WHAT THE HELL?! I do NOT want to know that my more-than generous helping of mediocre pasta is 3400 calories. I just DON'T. NOR Am I interested in the fun fact of how many calories is in that slice of cheesecake I am now NOT going to get (by the way, it was 1400) If I'd eaten all my food and cheesecake, I would have had a five THOUSAND calorie dinner. That's fucking gross. I'm never eating here again. It was fine to indulge when I was oblivious and could pretend it was all calorie free. There's nothing left. The food isn't worth it. I really hate chain restaurants, but I stopped in for convenience. Forgive me food gods, I have sinned. P.S. I saw Derek Jeter here once last summer. He is a megadouche. So... there you go.
(2)Charlotte S.
Normally I don't have an issue at cheesecakes factory however today my mother and I waited a longer then average amount of time for our drinks. Our food was also late out due to being taken to the wrong table. There was a shift change in the middle of our meal at which time we discovered that our original waitor hadn't notified our new waitress of a to-go order we had placed so it never got started. When she retook the order she told is we couldn't have onion rings which the original waiter neglected to tell us and when I finally got home across town and my boyfriend open his container we discovered someone else's order. Which was also not very tasty. I'm very disappointed in today's experience and probably wont be back for awhile.
(2)Mary M.
I love The Cheesecake Factory but just not on a crowded Saturday night. Wait was about 30 minutes since we forgot to make reservations. Server was awesome. Loved the buffalo blast but our cajun jambalaya pasta didn't taste like the the past 5 times I've had it. It was just lacking sauce, spice and maybe too much pasta or water in the pasta? We informed the server and he brought out more sauce which turned it from bad to eatable. The cheesecake is always amazing so we shared a slice of that. So I would recommend coming during the non peak hour where the cooks are not rushed and can put some TLC in your food.
(2)Stephen J.
I was here on Sunday for lunch and I had one of the best meals of my life. I ate the grilled salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli along with whole wheat and french bread. It was fantastic. I washed it down with a drink, I forget the name, from the cocktail menu. Every was excellent. It was crowded so I sat in the lounge. It was my fourth time eating here and I have had no complaints. It can get crowded so be patient. While waiting they will give you a pager that goes off when your table is ready. The prices can get high and the cocktails are overpriced, but very good. I don't drink very often, usually only once or twice a year, but I was pleased with the drink I had. Oh and the waiters are very nice and friendly.
(4)A ..
Okay I can't even believe I'm reviewing this but it was a pretty funny night. Went here with a bunch of friends before going to see Cloverfield across the street. The giant try-everything group appetizer was good as were the drinks, except the mint julep only because my tongue doesn't like Whiskey...yet. We should have stopped there. But no, we all ordered food and out of the five of us two of our meals were completely inedible. Mine was a freakin salt lick and it was just chicken pasta, one of the easiest things in the world. eww. Anyways so the food sucked and made us all feel sick but we stumbled to the theater and the sign at the box office pretty much read: Due to the nature of this movie's blair witch-esque filming techniques, If you are sensitive to motion sickness, pregnant, old, blahblah do not see this movie. Basically if you've eaten too much bad food and washed it down with tons of cheesecake for the love of god do not see this movie. Of course we accepted the challenge and OH GOD. I wanted to explode like that girl in the contamination tent. Point being: Cheesecake factory as bad as Cloverfield. Do not combine due to risk of explosive stomach.
(2)Kim S.
OVERPRICED. Food was not worth it for a 45 minute wait and then receiving our food with ingredients we specifically asked to omit. The service was average. The only thing they have going for them is the cheesecake. The atmosphere is like you're in a Vegas hotel.
(2)Maribel C.
One of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. The food is terribly disgusting. The dishes are gargantous and the bill, not worth it. Not even a cheesecake can save them.
(1)ira g.
I always loved their Shrimp Bistro Pasta and Chicken Madeira. In fact, i just had dinner there and it was a great dinner. Me and my family loved the atmosphere and service. This is a regular dining stop for us.
(5)Zarah M.
Gorgeous restaurant, huge selection. I enjoy their pizzas and cobb salads. The cheesecakes - DIVINE. I also like their apple dumpling with sides of vanilla icecream. This place is beautiful and the servers very , very nice. Large portions! Photos soon!
(5)Ria D.
Cheescake factory is always busy. Seems like you always have to wait to be seated unless you come at a lucky time. The food is alright but I like their cheesecake :)
(3)Mindy H.
I came here for my birthday. I went on a weekday, so it was a lot less crowded than usual. If you're going to go on a day that's often busy, I don't see why you're going to complain about waiting long unless it's your first time there and you didn't know. You chose to go there, and I'm betting you knew it would be a long wait. Boo hoo. The service was friendly and quick. Our first server went on break, and the replacement was horrid. She didn't smile and she was snappy, but the other two servers we encountered and our original were just awesome. There was one specific dude who was just freakishly funny. The food came fast. Selection is nuts, but I feel like everything in each category is about the same just altered slightly. The only thing that bothers me is that their Cheesecake menu doesn't list prices of each cake slice, only a range at the very end. I hate cheesecake,but I quite liked theirs. Now, for a nutrition freak like me, I about died when I saw the nutritional menu. Most of my friends and I only finished about half the plates though. And when you're eating out, what do you really expect? The cheesecake is the real thing you have to worry about in terms of nutritional value. Those slices are huge. And they are so, so bad for you. I shared one and I still felt so guilty. Price was average for the size and considering that it is dinner and you are eating out. The interior works for both casual and dressy. You could go in there with jeans and a tee shirt or in a dress (like we all did) and you'd still fit right in. And since it was my birthday, they gave me a little sundae. It was absolutely delicious. And they sang a song. It was embarrassing, but the waiter that I absolutely adore? He made me laugh so hard during the song with his unique personality, it was worth it. The waitress also gladly gave us separate checks, and remembered what all nine of us each ordered. I don't know if she wrote it on her pad or not, but if she didn't, maaaaaan what is she doing waiting tables with that kind of memory? I can pretty much say that when I get a legit job again, I will be coming here more often than just a couple times a year. Oh, and the leftovers taste delicious. Just .. don't get the four cheese pasta if you're expecting to take it home and eat it the next day. My best friend did, and she slept over. She microwaved it to eat and the cheese was just ... a disgusting clump.
(4)Christopher H.
I don't know what else I can add to 100+ reviews and the fact that the place is, after all, a Cheesecake Factory. Just like every other one in the world, they feature a huge menu of slightly above mediocre food served in gigantic portions. Their cheesecake is very good, but that of course assumes you still have room for dessert when you're done with dinner.
(3)Matt R.
Plus 5 stars for awesome cheesecake. Expensive? Yes. Regardless of cost, I dare you to not find a good flavor on their extensive cheesecake menu. If you can't find one, we have to talk. Minus one star for the wait. Their dinners and meals aren't that good. Definitely not worth an hour-plus wait. Eat somewhere else and get a slice of cheesecake to go. Minus yet another star for their menu. I'm a fan of variety, but their menu is overkill. You've got fish tacos, pasta, salad, steak, Thai, and burgers all duking it out on the same menu. And those few foods I listed are just the tip of the iceberg. I always doubt myself after I order. "Did I do the right thing? That other meal a couple pages after what I got sounded pretty good also." Seriously, their menu is like an excessively long (and bad) short story with no satisfying ending in sight.
(3)Tony Y.
I went here a couple times several years ago and had good experiences. We went here with a group of friends last night. Of course it was very busy on a Saturdays night, with tons of people waiting in the lobby and outside but I was impressed on how fast they got us a table, the last coulpe times I went it was the same way. They tell us 35-50 minutes, and we get seated in 10 minutes. I hear stories that it can take an hour plus, I guess I was just lucky. The food is great, I always get the Lousiana chicken pasta, very tasty and filling, my lady got beef ribs. They were decent and way overpriced. We split a white chocolate cheesecake and it was pretty good. Service is prompt and friendly. We will probably be back sometime, but its kind of pricey for the type of food you get. Atmosphere is great though. Good for a group of friends or family.
(3)Vicki K.
Even on an early Monday evening, the wait was LENGTHY. Everytime a new group came in - regardless of the size - the hostess chirped "about fifteen minutes", which must be standard protocol here. We waited at least thirty minutes. The food is predictably good and remarkably quick given how busy they are. Our server, "Daniel" was speedy and accomodating. The avocado egg rolls are a stand-out and, in general, all the portions ginormous. My best advice: Get the yummy appetizers but split entres with another person if you cannot take your leftovers with you. (theater tickets prevented taking anything with us) Sure, it's a chain but if you're going to go to one - and feel like spending 80 bucks on lunch - this is the one to go to.
(4)Joshua S.
While convenient if you are at the convention center it is probably the least imaginative option for eating out. Beer selection could be a lot better. The food is good and the service is good like you would expect from any Cheesecake Factory. If you are looking for something familiar then this is the place to be.
(3)H C.
One of the better chains for sure. The menu is huge and there is something for everyone, but because of this the wait is sometimes really long. Get the Farmhouse burger - it's to die for. The strawberry lemonade is also really yummy!
(4)James S.
Loved the building and the enviroment.. It felt like a vegas restaurant, a short wait followed by a descent meal.. Meatloaf was ok but the 3 slices made me feel like it was worth it..
(4)Peter P.
I'm a huge fan of cheese cake not so much the cheese cake factory! I mean it's just like claim jumper and spaghetti factory. It's like this, after a hour your food arrives and what do you get? Huge portions of average food.. Just like red robin.
(2)Kat F.
In theory, I really hate the cheesecake factory. Chain restaurants with giant menus generally underwhelm and when I was dragged here, on the verge of kicking and screaming, I didn't expect to have much of a time to remember. To be fair to my initial opinion, there are still a dozen places that I'd rather eat on a given day. But to be fair to CF (I'm a libra, it's all about the fairness with us) I haven't had a bad meal here. The portions are HUGE. Now, I generally eat my own weight in food each day, but at CF I eat until I am full and then usually have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I'm a fan of the Evelyn's Favorite Pasta (eggplant and sundried tomatoes, among other things) and the fried mac n cheese appetizer (cheesier than the Icon Grill version.) The cheesecake itself is never a bad idea, but I prefer to split a piece because even a half is enough to make me worry about a diabetic coma. The waiters here are fine. Some are nice, helpful, professional; others are nowhere to be found and seemingly reluctant to answer questions about the menu. Whatever, it's what I expect from a chain.
(3)Dan B.
I've never been so glad to see The Cheesecake Factory before. Lost. Hungry. And in desperate need of food and somewhere to sit. The problem was we didn't know where to go and were afraid of trying some random place. At the same time, we didn't want to settle for some fast food place. So we compromised. The lunch was so so. The Pasta Da Vinci was bland and needed more sauce. The Cuban sandwich suffered because of inferior mustard and funky fast food pickles. It's too bad since the rest of the sandwich was pretty tasty and came with addicting McDonald's type fries. Thank goodness for the fresh strawberry cheesecake. It made this luncheon worthwhile: sweet strawberries, light cheesecake with hints of vanilla, nice graham cracker crust, and airy whipped cream. The Mondavi Cab was also a good find: medium body and good nose. Next time, I'm only ordering desserts and drinks.
(2)Tiffany W.
Just your standard Cheesecake Factory establishment. My only advice to this place is: GO EASY ON THE BUTTER. I'm always gulping down water by the end of my meal because the food is so freaking oily and salty!
(4)J C.
The Cheesecake Factory is a different story every time I try it someplace new. Here, it's not that great. In Denver, it's fantastic. In Kansas City, it's amazing... maybe it's just me. The location of this one BLOWS, too, if you're not gonna walk to it.
(2)Brad F.
The cheesecake is the best outside of New York City. And if you ever go to New York City, do yourself a huge favor and go to Junior's near Times Square. I like the food here too, but it is SO overpriced for the quality. I am not impressed with the service there, and the waits are really, really long. This is obviously not the restaurant's fault, but be aware of it before you go. Your best bet is to get some cheesecake to go from the counter at the front of the restaurant.
(3)Michelangelo S.
Mom's Bday was a Smashing Success! SITREP A wonderful place to host mom's birthday celebration last night! SETUP We got the outside patio which was great since the boys were rambunctious and loud, but we did not feel self-conscience at all. THE MENU The bread came out in ongoing ample qualities and the sourdough and the black bread were both delicious smother in butter. My spicy Louisiana Parmesan crusted-covered chicken on pasta was delectable, even the leftovers that I had left for tonight. I couldn't finish it because the bowl of clam chowder was fantastic (and I ate all of IT, sopping up every bit with the aforementioned delicious breads!). Mom had a great Tuna-Fish sandwich that was grilled and included a lot of delicious veggies. Everyone elses' pasta and meat dishes were great, including the boy's corn dogs apparently. DESSERT The wait staff & serves came out with a large piece of cheesecake all aflame with some candles and sang my Mammasita "Happy Birthday". And then there was some more cheesecakes and Brownies with Ice cream for us to chow down on! Loved it all THE LOWDOWN A fantastic birthday celebration for my mom!
(5)Jacqueline C.
Worst Cheesecake Factory experience I've ever had. I mean overall I know that people travel all around to eat here but it has honest gone down. We waited 1 hour, understandable since it's the weekend. Upon being seated down the server greeted us right away. We were ready to order as soon as we were seated since we were hungry. Already a bit upset with the wait, it got a lot worst. The bread took about 20 minutes to get to our table, as it is "cooking" stated the server. We ordered a steak and chicken combo and pasta. They were both extremely salty and tasted really bad. The pasta was dry, and over salted. The steak was not even cooked properly, and every bite seemed like it had more salt than the last. We thought by adding some gravy to it, it'll make things better but it make it worst. We told the server the situation but instead of acting upon it all he knew how to say was "sorry". He did not offer the items to be remade or anything. Feeling upset at that point, we got up, paid the bill and left. Now being that a few hours have passed since our horrible, salty meal.. I'm feeling gross and sick. I don't think he brought this up to the attention of management. Such a big chain should be able to cook proper food and provide better customer service. Maybe the chef was having a bad day or dropped the whole container of salt in but I'm definitely never coming back to this location or any other Cheesecake Factory locations. I do not want to die before I turn 20.
(2)S N.
Went out to eat here on valentine's day and I must say: best service of my life. I'm so sad I didn't get the waiter's name, he was the nicest person ever. He's hilariously funny, a little sarcastic, yet he always keeps a straight face. If you've had him, you know who i'm talking about. Anyways he was always attentive with asking what we needed: replaced the soda when it was looking flat (so nice right!) got us extra fries and noticed how much I loved the wheat bread that he gave me an entire loaf to take home at the end of the night saying "it's really the little things that will make our days. have a happy valentine's day!" To say I was happy would be an understatement, this was flawless service. hands down the best service and food yet. Please give him our thanks, it definitely made our night.
(5)Colin S.
Stopped in after work with a friend the other night. I ordered a crown royal and coke from the bar. The coke was super flat. So I asked if they wouldn't mind making me another one. Again, super flat. Ugh. Anyway, ordered a burger and it took us ages to get our food. It wasn't even busy so we didn't understand why it took so long. Our waiter was nice but not super attentive. Don't really think I'll be back.
(2)Craig L.
Not fine dining but going in, you know what to expect. Big portions, good service, a little pricey. High end of the chain restaurants. We had a garden salad with bleu cheese dressing - it was ok. Had an order of buffalo wings that were better than ok. Wife had the pork chop, green beans, and sweet potato fries. I had bang-bang chicken and shrimp which looked great and tasted good. Big piece of towering chocolate cake for dessert - the best part. Though on the way home (with lots of leftovers), wife said her meal wasn't served hot and I admitted mine wasn't either. Restaurant wasn't crowded nor was our server's section full so not sure why our meals came out luke warm. With an appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert it was certainly in the $31-$60 price range.
(3)Nash S.
Not a huge fan of the Cheesecake Factory but it is a lot better than the Applebee's, Olive Garden and TGIF kind of chains. Wait time isn't too long. Service is a hit or miss. I like their huge portions and variety of cheesecakes.
(4)Elyse M.
I hate the cheesecake, it's too sweet. That being said, on the list of places that treat me right, this is at the top. They are so good to me at the end of a long day. The service is extraordinary. The food is genuinely good. Get the fried mac & cheese. You really have no idea what you are missing. I love this location. FIVE STAR SERVICE. Five to my bartender who is always so nice. I'm not a tourist. I'm not after dessert. If you find yourself tired at the end of a long day, let them be good to you too.
(4)Stacy J.
I came into this location to order food to go to the movie theater. I was directed by the nice host to visit the dessert bar to make an order. The wait wasn't long to get to the front. I went there for the Tex Mex egg rolls as they are to die for but when I ordered them they were out. I hate when a large restaurant runs out of things...makes me feel like they aren't doing their inventory often enough. The cashier then suggested the Avocado Egg rolls...ok...but then she told me those were also sold out. I ended up ordering a chicken quesadilla, fire cracker shrimp, and a piece of raspberry truffle cheesecake with no whipped cream. The order came up pretty quickly but when I got to the theater to eat... the cheesecake was smothered in whipped cream. It's annoying. I know they're busy...but they need to more put together...especially on a Friday night.
(2)Samantha L.
The prices are high, the service is great - sweet, and attentive, the food is solid - but oh boy are those prices high for what you are getting. We were here for my husband's work dinner, which is the only reason why I even remembered that this place was here. Regardless, it should be noted that the mojitos are delicious. I ordered Bang Bang Chicken (sans Shrimp) and my husband ordered their Mushroom Burger. Everything was good, my dish was delicious, but my husband's burger was like eating a salt-lick. An over-done salt-lick. We'll only be back if other people request it - there are just an incredible number of local mom and pops nearby that I would definitely prioritize over this place. But if you're looking for Americana with a touch of ethnic flair, then this is definitely your place to be.
(3)Crystal S.
Jambalaya pasta is good. I really like their free honey wheat loaf. You can also buy them in the store!!!
(5)Joanie D.
Omg a whole novel full of different kind of food and then there is the cheese cake just saying its all soooooo yummy but be prepare for a very long wait for dinner line was about 45 min
(5)Emily D.
I've been to several CF locations, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and somewhere in Southern California. In my opinion, the food is overpriced, incredibly unhealthy for you, generic, and simply not THAT great. The cheesecake is all incredibly rich and sweet, I couldn't even finish one slice that I split with my boyfriend. What I really don't get about this place is that it's pretending to be some upscale, fancy restaurant. Faux-fancy decor, high prices, tourist-central location, but there's ads in the menu, you get butter in little wrapped packages with your bread, and the food is just slightly above average. If I'm paying $16-$20 for an entree, I shouldn't have to unwrap my damn butter. Come on. The thing is, there are tons of great restaurants near the Seattle CF location. For the same price range, you can get much better food that represents PNW fare, and support a local business. Why oh why would you go here to feel sick and bloated afterwards AND be out $30+ for a standard drink, entree, dessert combo? Do yourself a favor and go to any of these other awesome restaurants in downtown Seattle: Blue Acre, Le Pichet, Dahlia Lounge, Sitka & Spruce, Steelhead Diner, Etta's, etc.
(2)Marje B.
Im usually not a fan of big chain restaurants but Cheesecake factory is my guilty pleasure. 1. We dont have it in Canada so when I come to Seattle I often drop by 2. The portions are Enormous and price is decent 3. Cheesecake heaven. 4. Lots of options to choose from (for some this can be a negative, the menu is a novel). 5. Good place to go with a big group. Once you finally get seated, most of the time there will be a wait during lunch and dinner rush, service is alway fantastic. Located in downtown Seattle on Pike north of Pikes Market. You're served yummy warm bread before you can even say "What should I drink" my fave is the brown one. My go to meals: bang bang chicken and shrimp yummy coconut thai style dish, Santa Fe salad when I'm wanting something "lighter" this is my go to but don't be fooled its big and you never finish it! If Im really hungry Lemon herb roasted chicken. Lots of the appys are also delightful. Most of the time I never have room for dessert but you dont go to a place called Cheesecake factory and not have cheesecake! My faves are: red velvet, Godiva chocolate, dulce de leche.. Yummy but I haven't meet a cheesecake I haven't like here.
(4)Alisha W.
This place is outrageous. I recognize that I came here on a really busy night (Sunday night of PAX weekend), but there was a 15 person line for the to-go cheesecake line and a handful of people behind the counter cranking out orders. They were clearly hard working and really trying to go fast. BUT, the guy taking orders, was also the same guy taking payments, and bagging the cheesecake orders as they came up, and delivering the cake to the 10 more people waiting for their order. What's up with that?? Talk about bottleneck! I really appreciate their efforts, but I ended up waiting 30 minutes just for two slices (that were waiting on the counter for 10 minutes). Redeeming factor to justify 3 star rating: Cheesecake was delicious - I had lemon raspberry and kahlua and both were MONEY. But questionable whether they were worth it for the long unpleasant and crowded wait
(3)Bobby L.
Food so generic I think it came from a microwave. We had 2 buffalo wings10 in an order 2 pizzas very small, crab won tons, 4 pieces of Cheesecake. 128 dollars. Food bland and thoughtless. You can do better than this place keep looking. You can get better wings and pizza from domino's. The crab wontons were ok but the sauce tasted like a vinaigrette and it didn't really go together. Generic generic generic Cheesecake was very good, everyone loved it but 7 dollar a slice it should be...
(1)Amy K.
Great service, convenient location (for the convention center), and great service. We received our food pretty fast- we were in and out within an hour. The chile relleno burger is insane! I had to eat it open faced or I would make a fool of myself. 4 stars because the bloody mary didn't taste like it had any alcohol whatsoever.
(4)Nancy S.
I had dinner there one evening. The food and service was great. They served the best bleu cheese salad dressing I have ever had. Would definitely eat there again and whole heartedly recommend it.
(5)Grindy S.
Large portions, wide selection, friendly staff. You can't go wrong here. Even the light lunch options will get you good-sized portions.
(4)Franklin D.
I was at the bar here, no dining in this review. The beers were served in an efficient manner, the televisions at the bar had the proper ratio of sports channels to news channels, and staff was great. Next time, food.
(4)Daniel M.
I've been eating a CF for years, and this was the first time I had a negative experience. I ordered a lunch portion of the orange chicken for takeout, and it did not live up to the CF standards. My first piece of chicken was actually just a crusty little ball of batter. Sure fooled me. Next the entire dish was drenched in oil. I'm used to a little on their snap peas, but my dish was swimming. Maybe it was a bad day or the "B Team" was working.
(2)Steven C.
This is a great place to go out and eat! Our server was great and continually checked up with us and cracked lots of jokes throughout the entire meal. I really enjoy the selection and variety of their menu. And the caramel apple streusel cheesecake was the best part!
(5)Lianna K.
I ordered take out. Two stars because it was reasonably quick for how many people were waiting. But I received the wrong salad AND sandwich (paid extra for Caesar).
(2)Diane S.
You now cheese cake factory good if you have a large group of friend who all can't decided what to eat. But this isn't my first choice to pick if I am just going out with one or two other people I always struggle because there are not many great vegetarian options. Other than the veggie burgers you can pick a salad, which most have chick or bacon in it. So you have to ask it with no meat, which they forget to take out every time I go there. Also, they are a little slow to get all the food out. I know with large groups its hard to time these things But at a place like this I expect them to have a better system. And they is always a huge wait for any group of any size on the weekend. Whats nice is the freed bread (especially the brown bread). Always nice to snack on before dinner. I dunno I hope there are better place for large groups, but good if your in a group of indecisive eaters,
(2)Danielle M.
We went here after a movie and it was fantastic! They had a large menu selection and the service was quite fast even though the place was very crouded. THey also had a nice wine list! The food was very tasty and they served large portions...
(5)Eric F.
Came here for dinner with family and friends and this chain is pretty consistent no matter what city you're in. Or so it seems to me. It was a rainy gloomy Seattle day and I wanted comfort food and got the meatloaf and potatoes with gravy and it did a great job of warming me up and filling me up. Service was great as usually is but like any cheesecake location u have to be patient cuz it can take awhile to get a table. Good thing they have pagers.
(4)Orlene C.
I have come here quite a lot recently with my mother. She is very health conscious thus loves to come to Cheesecake factory with their SkinnyLicious health menu and always orders the Tuscan chicken (Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Capers, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Served Over Fresh Vegetables and Farr). I always order Chicken Bellagio (Crispy Coated Chicken Breast over Basil Pasta and Parmesan Cream Sauce Topped with Prosciutto and Arugula Salad) which is not as healthy, but such a wonderful dish! After having a peak at the calories in their nutrition fact menu, I was a bit hesitant with my order in my last visit, but felt much better when the waiter informed me that it was his favorite dish as well! Who can resist a dish filled with such wonderful different flavors that are melt in the mouth delicious when combined. It is a very large dish, so you can easily eat only half and save the rest for great leftovers! Their white and wheat bread are both addictingly tasty that I can get full just from their bread! It is really hard to save room for their cheesecakes! My favorites so far are the key lime, both peanut butter versions (still deciding btw Adam's & Reese's), and the OREO cheesecake.
(5)Bree M.
This place seriously has everything on the menu it was hard to choose what I wanted. That might bother some people but I really like a variety to choose from. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He was always filling our waters and keep our bread basket full. I got the chicken katsu with brown rice and grilled veggies. It was absolutely delicious. My girlfriends got the macaroni cheeseburger which looked a bit messy for me but tasty. My sister ordered the four cheese pasta she enjoyed and that was really yummy when I tasted it. The food was overall really great! Unfortunately we were going to a concert after so we couldn't bring our leftovers. Also was too full for cheesecake I'll have to try that next time.
(4)Yvonne D.
The Cheesecake Factory always provides solid foods. I usually say when a menu is too long it shows that the restaurant is a jack of all traits and masters of none. This is kind of the case with Cheesecake Factory but because it's a chain store, everything is always a decent quality. Why is it a 4-star? The staff is great even when the restaurant is packed (and it often is since it's so close to the convention center). There is a GREAT happy hour menu and the drinks are strong. (Also, these days it seems like pina coladas are hard to find so this is my go-to guilty pleasure spot.) Note: lunch portions are the way to go - it's still a huge portion and you will be full! Some of my favorite dishes include: + Chinese Chicken Salad + Avocado Eggrolls + Guacamole Made-To-Order + Buffalo Wings + Cajun Jambalaya Pasta + Meatloaf (not sure it it's still on the menu but it use to be one of my favs)
(4)Samantha L.
Daniel & Chaily the bartendere are awesome. I came in, they acknowledged me and served my drink before I even sat down.
(5)Katherine L.
As a restaurant with regular dinner food, I would give this place 3 stars. For the cheesecake menu and variety, 4 stars. My friend and I came here after dropping my little sister off at SEATAC and before we had our epic drive back to Vancouver. It was already 9:30pm and we had never really been around downtown seattle so we weren't sure where to eat. Many places were already closed as well. I had been to Cheesecake Factory years ago and remembered liking it, and so we came again. It's also open til 11pm which was a perk. First thing. Service was pretty good, our waiter was very nice, humorous, and on top of everything. I like the old school decor and lighting, although it was largely a family atmosphere it could easily be turned into a romantic atmosphere. For example, newly dating couple sitting right next to us, romantic, cute, he shakes the ketchup, the cap flies off and hits our tables, he's hugely embarrassed and red as we laugh. The girl is laughing but reassuring. Come on, that's pretty cute, romantic, first date material. Second thing, the menu is HUGE. It took us a while to finally decide on what we wanted to eat as we were reading the novella. I like that there's a large selection of food to eat, but at the same time it was overwhelming. Third thing, YES! Dessert menu, also large, but we knew that if we ate anything, we were definitely getting some cheesecake. As tiramisu is my favourite cake, I got the tiramisu cheesecake, my friend got the pineapple cheesecake. Although we were disastrously full from our entrees and the waiter joked around and asked us if we needed boxes, we finished our delicious cheesecakes and walked out of that restaurant like a couple of pregnant ladies!
(4)Yingsu H.
The servers were really nice but the pasta da Vinci I ordered had too much sause... but other pasta is good
(3)Laura N.
Worst service I have ever received. It took forever for someone to seat is in an empty restaurant. Our server disappeared for the majority of our stay so I had to get up and find to go boxes at the cheesecake counter. Also asked for a side of ranch that never made it. Drinks were never checked and stayed empty for the entire second half of the evening. AVOID this shithole.
(1)Yulong T.
Heads up before you come here: It's a REALLY busy place, so make sure you're willing to wait at least an hour to be seated. The lighting and colors inside are incredibly relaxing. It's a really nice place to take a date or go to celebrate a friend's birthday. The waiters are all really nice and INCREDIBLY friendly. They make sure you feel very welcome and will do whatever it takes to satisfy you. The food was very good as well. I had a Chicken Bellagio, and everything about the dish was amazing! I couldn't actually finish it, as it was too much for me but it was nice sitting in there chatting with my friends.
(5)Bec P.
I wanted to hate it..but it's standard decent food round the country. I was about to fly out and was staying at the Grand Hyatt so many choices, I did not have. This is at the end of the block from the hyatt and it was open at 10a on Sunday. Believe it or not, they have a pretty decent sunday brunch selection. I got a spinach/tomato/bacon egg benedict. It came with potatoes and wasn't bad. Just right portions and cooked well. My friend got the pancake breakfast and she was impressed with the quality of the pancakes--not from just mix/water--and was a crispy golden brown with a bit of crunch on the edges. I was out the door for about $15 (no booze for me that day) and it was just what i needed before a 4hr flight.
(3)Rose K.
Let me tell you about the best service I've had IN MY LIFE. How good was it? I went in April and I STILL remember her name. Lauren was the hit of night when we went to go to the cheesecake factory in Seattle. We normally go each time we go for our convention and it's so conveniently located right next to the convention centre, that we always end up going. The food is always pretty good, but oh man, they've won me over forever just for going back just for that service, I can't even explain it. Loren was so funny, kind, and talked to us like we were people, not just a stiff robotic server that we normally get. Got the Pasta Da Vinci, so good. Ended with a HUGE slice of some kinda peanut butter cup cheesecake and that was even better, and I don't even like cheesecake. Will be back next time I'm in the Seattle area.
(5)Nikki F.
Great service! The restaurant was packed but the noise level was mild on comparison and we received our food and drinks incredibly fast! The jambalaya was large enough to split between myself and a friend. The dish had lots of spice and flavor with a mild hotness. I'd say its pretty good!
(4)Taylor W.
Amazing service! We've gone there multiple times after work. My friend had called earlier in the evening, she had left her card at home and wanted to know if there was any possible way they could take her card number with her drivers license. They said yes, which surprised us. When the time came to pay for our meals, she gave them said card number and was informed that they couldn't accept that. However, the manager said since she had been misinformed he would pay for her meal! Love seeing customer service at its finest. We will definitely be spending a lot of time here!
(5)Annie M.
I know they're always busy and at least 1/2 hour to an hour wait on the weekend. We're waited for 45 mins and got seated. The service was horrible!! We were waiting over 20 mins for our server to order and almost 30 mins for food. I expected the food quality and taste should be standardized. Thai chicken pasta - it's so soaky. Spicy chicken penne - the penne so hard and dry. Kid meal (mini burger) - Tasted gamey and parched!! Weird!! Tiramisu cheesecake - just ok!! Taste the same.
(2)My N.
Food; good. Not great, just good. Service; Outstanding. But having to send back two (2) knives. Both dirty. Makes me wonder what else is unsanitary.
(1)Sebastian L.
Very good, the food was delicious and the price are good,
(4)Star F.
Asked the waitress if they had anything with capers and was not disappointed with the recommended Chicken Piccata. Large dishes, be prepared to not be able to finish.
(4)Linda J.
Went there for dinner the other night. Lovely service and great waiter. Our food came fast and was delicious, will definitely be coming back soon!
(5)Joop V.
The last time I ate at Cheesecake Factory 2 years ago, so I was pleasantly surprised that this chain restaurant offers a VERY large menu selection (asian fusion, American, pasta/italian, etc). They allso offers skinnylicious" menu where calories are not as high (less than 600 kcal a dish or so). Our waiter was Russell, a very cute looking young guy! He was really nice and friendly and provided us great wait service. My friend and I ordered firecracker salmon, shrimp angel hair pasta (WARNING: humongously large portion), french country salad (mixed green, goat cheese, beets, vinaigrette) and shared a slice of Tiramisu cheesecake. The total came to $52 w/o tip, so it was really reasonable... I would recommend Cheesecake Factory as a place to go if people in your group want to eat different types of food. The only downside to this restaurant (and probably a big one) is the wait time. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, so one person in your group has to come in early to check in and get the wait alarm machine thingy so that you can be on their wait list. During peak dining time, the wait can be greater than 1 hr...ugh...sometimes this kind of wait is not worth it, especially for eating at a chain restaurant...
(4)Fares A.
My group of coworkers chose to do this for lunch. I've been to this chain in another city and really enjoyed it. Similar to other locations the food was great and the service was excellent.
(4)Erica C.
The downtown Cheesecake Factory is always packed! I definitely recommend making reservations just so that you can go straight inside without having to wait. The atmosphere is a little bit crazy at times because it was get so busy and the waiting area around the lobby is pretty small. Service is pretty good for how busy and chaotic they get. This is great if you have a group of people with you, or just celebrating it with you or a significant other. The food is great! I like their pasta menu, but they also have a ton of different things to choose from. And of course, the cheesecake... you can never go wrong! You HAVE to have one if you are eating there... I mean... its the CHEESECAKE FACTORY. They have a ton of flavors, whether is be seasonal or the classic cheesecake! This is one of my go-to's when I don't have a clue of where to eat! Can't go wrong!
(4)Mark M.
Menu is huge. You'll spend 30min just looking through it. I've been a bunch of times and the food is good. I haven't found a dish that I love (yet), there's just too much to go through. Well priced for what you get. Great for families. I haven't found a dish that I love (yet). The cheesecake is awesome though (as expected). Service has always been great.
(4)Jay H.
Not a big fan of large chain restaurants, I'm rarkey impressed by the service and sense of entitlement from staff. But I'll was close to our hotel. I am happy to say I was pleasantly surprised during this visit. Kyle our server was very attentive and really hustled to take care of his customers. I had the chicken and shrimp gumbo, good balance of spice and heat. It really warmed the body after a day of urban exploration in on a typical rainy day in February in Seattle. Given the chance again, I would look for something a more mom and popish and little more farm to table fresh.
(4)Paul S.
This place gets 4 stars because of chad. Its the chad. Chad is the man. He is the best waiter ever. Look, you know what you're getting when you come to the cheesecake factory. But its waiters like chad that make it awesome. I am coming back because of the Chad.
(4)Erica K.
My favorite place to eat downtown! They have everything you could imagine to eat and it all tastes fantastic! I also great customer service!
(5)Piglet Y.
I wouldn't say that Cheesecake factory offers the best cheese cake I ever had, The cheese cake are generally good, I actually like its' environment and overall setup more and will show it to my mom when I go back again this labour's day ;)
(3)Kimberlie L.
This review is based solely on the cheesecakes. ***I have never tried the food here.*** So this is my go-to place for cheesecake. I am not a huge cake or cheescake person, but invite me to cheescake factory and we will have a date! I absolutely love it here because the cheesecakes aren't overly sweet and its just so.. Cheesy and delicious. Must tries- key lime, Godiva chocolate (for the chocolate lover)... and the more decorated ones such as chocolate chip cookie dough and Oreo.
(4)Kenneth N.
Though I go to Seattle at least half-dozen times a year, i try to pop by at least once, more for the atmosphere & marvel at how popular it still is, judging from the insane lineups. The secret instead of waiting for close to an hour, is to ask to sit in the bar/lounge---it's a lot faster & frankly, my time's precious lol.
(3)Christopher Z.
Pros: - Pretty much the same as any other Cheesecake Factory. Nothing really stood out. - Decent quantity of food for the price paid. - Great cheesecakes. Really can't find anything that rivals these. - Lunch isn't busy so come then. Even on Fridays since they have a lot of seating area. However, dinner is very crowded. - Huge menu selection. Their menu is at least 20 some pages. It can be a bit overwhelming for a new customer but having the many options is great. Cons: - Quantity over quality. It's a bit too much food per entree (even for a big eater like me) but I would prefer a slightly better quality dish than a ton of mashed potatoes and steamed veggies for instance.
(4)Corinne M.
The star rating is mostly on the cheesecake itself. I love love love their cheesecake. I live closer to the Southcenter location, so we don't frequent this one often, and usually when we do, they are way too busy to seat us. Apparently they are not too keen on people "sitting down" to eat just cheesecake. I know that our server works hard all night for good tips, but we will be in and out, and I should not have to eat my cheesecake outside with my 8 year old son. Regardless, you could tell that the server was not too happy to take a small order, yet he still treated us very good, so kudo's to him. I'd also like to note, that I don't like soda, and neither do my kids, so when we order water with out meals, or desserts, please do not assume that we are ordering water to be cheap, and that it does not mean that we are cheep tippers, impress me, and I'll take good care of the tip. Everyone who I dealt with personally tonight was really nice, however, there was this one guy, who really set off a a bad vibe. In a mocking tone, he was talking poorly about another customer, talking about how they wanted their food right now, he was negative, and drama filled, I go out to get away from all of that, so please keep your bad mood to yourself, it just made me feel uncomfortable, and put me in a bad mood, yeah I think that I'll pass on that, hoping for a better visit next time.
(4)Jason H.
I mean, My God. So good: we jay stopped in for desert and the servings are so big it is hard not to be impressed (and I'm a guy!!). I had the chocolate fudge cake...took three days to take that bad boy down. Between is, there was a strawberry, a red velvet and a chocolate cake. All delicious. If you are downtown (or anywhere with a Cheesecake Factory) stop in for some desert...it's hard to imagine you won't smile a little bit!!
(4)Jonathan S.
Very clean although if you love good food then you will love the cheesecake factory the only problem was that we had a 45 minute wait but still the food made up for it and I do recommend the Alfredo
(5)Laura F.
This is what customer service should be like everywhere... My husband and I got these AMAZING fried Macaroni and Cheese appetizer that we get every time I highly recommend, then of course they bring the delicious bread out. So I have to stop eating or I won't eat the Lemon crusted salmon and steak I ordered. I ate all the steak it was pretty good but I didn't care for the salmon at all, I took one bite and that was it. Our waitress asks if she can take my plate I tell her oh yes please. She sees I didn't touch my salmon and asked if I didn't like it, I told her I didn't care for it but it was okay. She asks if I got enough food, if she could get me anything else. I tell her oh no... It's okay, I'm fine, I'm stuffed trust me! No worries. She goes on her way, next thing I know the manager is at the table apologizing for the salmon, I told her oh no it's fine, I tried something new I didn't care for it, it's okay I'm full. I wasn't complaining about my meal what so ever but they were clearly concerned. I told her I was totally fine not to worry. Next thing I know My husband is paying the bill, and they took $10 off my $20 plate!!! My husband and I were shocked. My husband says you never complained about the food. Let's just say our waitress got a big tip tonight we put the $10 back on top of her tip. This is customer service at its finest, they were trying to right something that we felt wasn't even wrong in our eyes!! AMAZING JOB Cheese Cake Factory!!!
(5)Vicki K.
We were here on July 4th,2014, Rami was our waiter and he is fabulous! Wonderful sense of humor, great recommendations! Try the J W Pink Lemonade(alcohol ). Tasty! I had the southwest chicken sandwich, loved it and my hubby had the chowder and fish and chips. He said the chowder was better than the chowder at the Bell Street Diner. When we go back to Seattle, we will be back!
(5)Alison M.
I love Cheesecake Factory. The food is always good - you get A LOT for the price you pay - and servers are usually pretty good. I have a Cheesecake Factory in my back yard in Virginia beach and have eaten there dozens if times but while in Seattle for business I found this place was one block up from my hotel and I was too tired and hungry to explore so I went with an old faithful that I knew would be great. Walked right in - sat in the bar area as I was by myself. My server was VERY polite, attentive and friendly. Much better service than I'm used to getting at the bar anywhere. This time I tried the fried corn tamale cakes. YUM! Amazing. They're sweet but with a little spice. Topped with sour cream and some mustard sauce with a really yummy sweet sauce on the sides. I ate them like they were going to run away. Mmmmmm. New fav. I was so full I didn't get my peppermint cheesecake and caramel macchiato. Oh well, theres always next time! Great food, close to my hotel and lots of fun shopping, and great service. This location has my vote!
(5)Michelle M.
Two words: Buffalo Blasts! Best stuff ever! I also had the pasta with chicken and sun dried tomatoes. It was so good. I even had enough go take home for dinner later. They have huge portions (I had almost a gallon of strawberry lemonade!) and excellent service. The only drawback is that the closest one to my house is forty minutes away. Also, you would think the food would not be that good since their menu is so huge (only slightly smaller than 'War and Peace'!), but it is delicious! I definitely will go back, though and also highly recommend it.
(4)Dusan S.
Reading these reviews I'm starting to think I was extremely lucky coming here. It was not busy at all and we got seated right away. We got bread and butter, and I particularly liked one of the breads. OK, the menu is kinda huge. It's like a freakin' book. I wasn't hungry so I skipped right to the cheesecake and that helped. My friend ordered some sort of Vietnamese tacos, and I had a bite. They were very good. I got the raspberry truffle cheesecake and she had the Lemoncello cake. Mine was heavenly. And huge. Sure it's kinda pricey but it's like two slices in one. The Lemoncello cake which I also had a bite of was good but not excellent. I decided to get a slice of the peanut butter cheesecake to go (not the Reese's but the other kind). It too was just pure amazing. Our server was helpful and friendly, although maybe a tad too friendly. This was all on a weekday in the middle of the day, so I think we were lucky enough to avoid all the craziness I hear about. That being said, I'm sure I'll be back but I'm gonna make sure it's not rush hour :)
(4)Anne M.
Came here tonight for me and my fiances anniversary. Food was fine, service sucked. Our server was pretty rude (Brian I think his name was?) totally disinterested in anything that was going on, rolled his eyes at us a few times...boo to poor service.
(2)Kristina L.
My family LOVES the Cheesecake Factory. Needless to say, whenever they are in town, guess where we go? I'm not a huge fan of this place, but it's not horrible, I would in fact call in alright. Since I've been there so many times I've tried lots of dishes, I will say I dislike more than I like, but here are some suggestions. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are very good. It's bib lettuce served with grilled chicken, noodles, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber and three sauces, spicy peanut, cilantro and another one that's kinda like teriyaki (but not really). They are messy though, be sure to ask for a moist towel when you're finished. BBW Ranch Chicken Salad - Entirely TOO BIG, but good. It actually reminds me of a southwest salad because of the ingredients but--don't let it scare you, its served with a BBQ ranch. I wasn't sure about this at first, but the server recommended it, and I'm a fan now. Baja Chicken Tacos - this portion size isn't as enormous as other dishes. It's served with three tacos on corn tortillas. Not the most authentic in terms of mexican but I do enjoy them on occasion. Grilled Chicken Medallions - The chicken has a balsamic glaze and it's pretty tasty. The chicken has been dry a few times. This portion is king-sized as well. Other than that, their strawberry lemonade is pretty good. I had the Godiva cheesecake and between my bf and I, we had maybe three bites--in their defence, we aren't desert people and it was way too rich, like cheesecake is! The chocolate coconut, dulce de leche and white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecakes are good. They serve bread with dinner - an oatwheat and sourdough. Service can be lacking at times. Most of the time there's a long wait, once we were told to wait 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 1.5 hours (several people who came in after us were sat before us, both small and large parties). I eventually spoke with the manager and a table magically appeared to us, but no apology, most places at least give you a free dessert, or something, but not here. I felt incredibly neglected.
(2)alfred i.
My favorite Cheesecake Factory. And I never had run for desert!
(5)Shannon E.
Ok, this place is overrated. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because obviously, it's well known for it's million delicious flavors of cheesecake. The food is insanely mediocre for how large the portions are and how expansive the menu is. The only thing I've ever liked when I came here were the avocado egg rolls, and the cheesecake. Their food doesn't stand out at all. I have to say the wait is horrendous. No matter if you have a reservation or not. The only credit I'll give them for this is because it's in the heart of downtown Seattle. When in Seattle, pass this up. If your going to be touristing this city especially, don't go eat at a chain restaurant that you can eat no matter where you're at. Try some of Seattle's other prized restaurants.
(2)Stas G.
About as commercial as it gets and every savory dish is loaded with sodium but it is consistently delicious, very reasonably priced, serves large portions, and compared to the rest of Seattle it is open late. Fills you up and never lets you down!
(4)Binks P.
I have no beef with the cheesecake. It's good. And on Wednesdays, it's only $1.50! Totally a great deal. The food, however, is crap. (I've been dragged to Cheesecake Factories on both U.S. coasts, and my stomach is full of rocks for a full day afterwards.) It's all really bland, to say nothing of the fact that it's overpriced. I can't cook worth beans, but I've made a better pasta and marinara sauce out of a can than what I've had at the Cheesecake Factory. Also, it's always really crowded, and every time a friend drags me there (hey, I do things I hate for my friends), it's always been at least a 20 minute wait. The mixed drinks are not very strong (as well as overpriced), so the wine, beer, and straight liquor are the safest bets. Go for the $1.50 cheesecake on Wednesdays. The cheesecake menu is phenomenal. Nothing else is. * * * There's better, cheaper food at a ton of restaurants within walking distance! * * *
(1)Evan A.
Yes I know its a chain but when I made a simple suggestion on the Green Chili Cheeseburger they took me serious and sent me out a gift card! I will always be loyal to Cheesecake! The food is amazing and you never ger bored!
(5)Hugo C.
I'm addicted to their strawberry lemonade. I'm sure it rots my teeth, but I just can't get enough of it. Of course I always have to wait forever to get a table here, but the strawberry lemonade makes it all worthwhile. As for the food, the Baja Chicken Tacos just really do it for me. Minus one star for the inevitable cheesecake pushing at the end of the meal--I know that's your name, C.F., but why so pushy?
(4)Michael B.
Food was good, dessert was excellent. Seems to often get overcrowded
(4)Yang Y.
Almost zero walking distance if you stay in Sheraton Seattle. Spectacular ambiance compared a few other CCF I have been to, good service, reasonable priced menu(including skinny menu). The cheesecake really makes you happy! You will get every penny of your money well spent.
(5)Tom Y.
mmm, cheeeesecake. Beyond just the namesake foods here, Cheesecake Factories are a smorgasbord of everything. Really, you can find literally dozens of entrees, from salads and sandwiches to seafood and wraps. If you haven't been to one of these before, at least go once just to look at the sheer selection. Depending on when you go and if you have a reservation, waits can be anywhere from zero seconds to 30 minutes. It's to be expected though, as this location especially, is in the heart of downtown. Don't cry about the wait if you didn't plan ahead enough to reserve a place. I will say that sometimes, you'll indeed get bumped on your reservation, but I haven't had that happen yet personally. The food is usually of very high quality, though how it's put together may leave something to be desired. AKA, the ingredients are great and fresh, but the combination of ingredients that make an entree isn't always great. However, the portions are generous, so you'll never end up leaving hungry. Rounding out the meal with cheesecake is always a good idea. It used to be that they had just a few flavors, but now they have many more choices, including apparently low carb cheesecake (if you're going for a cheesecake for crying out loud, don't worry about 100 extra calories :)). It's a great place to go for groups, whether it's for a special occasion, or you just happened to be hungry and walking by. The mood inside is always festive, and because of the sheer amount of staff they have on hand, you're always guaranteed fast service. Average food, good quality, and a great location.
(4)Mike B.
This review is based solely on the cheesecake. I've eaten at one in Boise; been to one, been to them all. It's higher on the scale than Applebees I guess, but playing in the same league. I love cheesecake. I love key lime pie even more. They have a key lime pie cheesecake I've been meaning to try. Only after waiting in the cheesecake line for 25-30 minutes did I get a slice. It was ok. Nothing fancy or spectacular. Now, I wouldn't turn away a free slice, but you won't find me standing in line for another one. On a side note, Seattle has so many places with tons more character and food within the same walking distance. Why are so many people going to this big-box store version of a restaurant?! If you're stuck in on the Eastside, sure. But Seattle?
(2)Don M.
This place is great. U must have the deepfried macoroni balls. The jumbolia is very good and so is the caramel chicken. Well let's be honest it was all good food I was impressed. But I ain't cheap lol. So bring your wallet with ur appetite. And save room for desert cuz that is the best part
(4)Carey T.
Im a creature of habit. When I find something that is delicious, thats what I go back for. At Cheesecake factory, I always order the scampi & the casear salad. Its dynamite! The food is always on point, but the service can be hit and miss depending on who you get. The last two times I visited, we had great service one time and less then stellar the other time. Of course, the time it was not good was a busy Friday night. However, it was a special occasion for us, so that made our visit and the chunk of change I plunked down to take my niece and another friend out less than worth it.
(3)Tiffany M.
Ok i love this place! The Good: The potstickers and cream cheese wontons are amazing The banana cream cheesecake is almost as good as moms! The portion are completely sharable! The pizzas are even yummy! The Bad: They remove amazing items off thier menu too often. I loved the pesto chicken pasta dish!! ate it all the time. but they removed it. Then i ate the maple-glazed pork something or other(i dont eat pork much but this was good!!) and they removed that as well. There was a few dishes that my BF loved that have since gone too :( The prices are high, mostly on drinks, if you are wanting water you are good, but if you feel like a mudslide you are paying thru the nose. you could make a dozen mudslides for what they charge for just one :)
(4)Frazier Y.
The best place to grab food, very convienent, and there is everything around the area. You can watch a movie down the street, there are a couple of bars too.
(4)Katie H.
I don't want to like the cheesecake factory, but I do. The wait can be loooong so snag a table in the bar if you can. Portions are HUGE so be prepared for lots of leftovers, or spilt an entree with your dining companion. I love their ceasar salad. It's slathered in dressing and is very garlicy, plus the portion is about the size of my head. The pizzas are really good and the spinach dip is also really tasty. I've actually never had anything there that I didn't like, except for some kind of ginormous deep fried chicken things I had once at a location in Florida. The cheesecake is good, and packs a 2,000 calories punch, so again share with multiple friends or be prepared to run a marathon to burn off the calories. Drink prices are on the high side, but the bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. Plus it's one of the few places I can order a strawberry pina colado (their are really good) with no fear of ridicule.
(4)Michelle K.
I love this place. Everything i've tried has been good and big portioned at a reasonable price. Some of my favorites are the chicken maderia, habachi steak, and the luau salad. Of course you can't come here and not try a chreesecake. Absolutely the best red velvet cheesecake ever!!!!! Only downfall I would say is good luck if you ever get a table on the weekends at the Bellevue location. Sometimes it is over an hour wait. We hardly ever go there, we always go to the downtown Seattle location.
(4)Klaus J.
Not as nice decoration as the Cheesecake Factory in Chicago, but still very nice experience to visit. Their portions are huge and very tasty. It was a busy Sunday when we went there for lunch, but service was still fast. Very good experience overall.
(5)Jennilee B.
It's 9pm and when my girlfriends and I are upset, annoyed, and itching to get "it" out of our system, we head here. Apparently I was all of the above, plus I was hungry- still. We just came from Palace Kitchen, skipped dessert there, and decided that TCF was the surefire, no disappointment place to go. No disappointments here- even after we stayed til 11pm talking our heads off. Our server was so nice and super sweet- and I am going to stress and put a major emphasis on SO NICE/SUPER SWEET. She refilled our coffees even before it got to the halfway point including the cream. (I had about 10 cups) And when I was gabbing away and barely touched my cheesecake/brownie/german chocolate cake with whipped cream confection she asked me "Do you like it or I can get you something else?" [Other servers take super offense if you don't eat the food as if they made it themselves!] Anyhow, I don't know if I'd order the "cavity on the plate cake" again though (on the menu its called Chris' Outrageous Chocolate Cake). I should've ordered my regular Fresh Banana Creme Cheesecake- If you like Banana Creme Pie, you're going to love it- bananas, cheesecake, whipped cream YUM!
(5)Drew G.
Agreeing with some and disagreeing with some is how i view this place. The service is super slow and food takes forever to get there. the food is really good though, but would be better with sweet potato fries. MMM... sweet potato fries....
(2)Amanda P.
I wish I could give 0 stars! But alas 1 is what they get. Last Sunday the fam and I went for brunch to use a gift card given to us for Christmas, and received the absolute worst service I've ever received at any restaurant before. Brunch is not busy, so why such bad customer service? It's pretty bad when all the servers are standing in a circle in the middle of the restaurant making jokes. Others were in the corner gossiping loudly behind us or texting on their phones. Our server Lauren was pretty horrible, she didn't come to check on us once. I had to make eye contact with her to get her to come and give us our check. She received no tip, and we will not be going back again!
(1)Brian M.
Holy crap! The lunch portions are so big...how can any normal human being eat a dinner portion. I had the pasta carbonara and it was excellent. So nothing bad to say about this chain.
(4)Janell W.
the service was okay... and nothing to write home about. I did like the atmosphere...
(3)Yue Z.
The food here r pretty good. I order grilled salmon with mashed potato and French fries on the side. Salmon was ...ummm...just taste like a salmon. Nothing impressive . But the two side dishes are really good. Although I was super filled up, I just can't stoping eating. One good thing about this restaurant is, orders r super huge! I hate those fancy place serve huge plate with little tiny food. However, their beverages r not as good as their food, lemonade r super super super super sweat( super 100 times) . Coffee is sucks too. The last but not the least, have lunch in 40 dollars with just 2 people is little expensive.
(4)Ian M.
Want to know a nice and simple way to ruin a weekend with food poisoning? 1. Eat Phad Thai at the Cheesecake Factory on a Friday around 6pm with some family and friends for a late lunch/early dinner. Take left over Phad Thai home. 2. Have a nice Friday night hanging out watching movies with friends, eat left over Phad Thai, thus making Cheesecake Factory Phad Thai the only thing that you've eaten for the day. 3. Go to bed. 4. Wake up at 1:45am and proceed to expel mostly undigested Phad Thai from most of your major orifices, at high velocities. For 4 hours. In the shower. 5. Wearily realize you've been watching the same Mung Bean Sprouts swirl around the shower drain for 15 minutes in the dazzling rays of the new dawn and that the pain, while not gone, is more a numb post-prolapse kind of pain rather than a para-prolapse kind. 6. Sleep as long as possible to give your body enough time to recover from the spice and acid burns it received on its various soft tissues/membranes. 7. Feel your ass pucker every time you see/hear the name Cheesecake Factory. The End.
(1)Melissa H.
Consistently good food, beautiful surroundings, huge selection, good hours. This is your late night hangout so you don't have to hit up Denny's (well, unless it's 3am or something). Great service. Greasy, overpriced, crowded, loud. Not to mention this location has zero parking. You have to teleport here.
(3)Camille K.
I threw all the money I saved by not having to cover my own air and hotel expenses into food, drinks and girlie things ALL for ME! Hence, my visit to The Cheesecake Factory. I love the Mai Tai at The Cheesecake Factory (Sorry, William at Tango. The Cheesecake Factory makes their Mai Tai a little sweeter and smoother.). Desserts are delicious too!
(3)Shu Z.
I've been coming here for lunch quite a bit lately as its just across the street from where I work. The food is tasty enough, but they seem really unhealthy and are a little pricey too. Some of the staff here are really friendly, and service in general is good.
(3)Nicole K.
I think their strategy here is to give you so much bad food that you think that you are getting a good deal (a super-size me restaurant). The problem is: no matter how much bad food you eat, it still tastes like doo and thus it is not money well spent. I have been forced to come to this place a couple of times (family). The salads are blah, the veggie choices are few (they used to have a decent veggie burger, but no more), and the cheesecake is nothing write home about. I won't bother remarking on the atmosphere, as it is a chain restaurant.
(1)Lis M.
I have nothing against chains that get it right, but the Cheesecake Factory is overhyped and underwhelming. I have eaten at the Cheesecake Factory twice now in two different cities and can not say I am impressed. Experience #1 I say overhyped, because the only other time I tried to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, was back seven or eight years ago when I lived in Sandy Eggo, and work told us they were treating us to Cheesecake Factory. And then....we arrived at the infamous Two Hour Lunch. And waited to be seated. And waited. And waited. And walked across the parking to the Costco, made a round of the free samples, came back, and waited some more. Woot. The boss had promised us and he'd obviously felt like we'd invested all that time in waiting, we might as well wait til we were seated. Which we were eventually, in the time that it takes solar systems to form and life to evolve and species to go extinct. I don't remember what I had except that it was boring and pasta-y and we'd taken so long getting to lunch that we didn't even have time for cheesecake. Every time I'd go by a Cheesecake Factory, I'd always see a pile of people spilling out the doors, ALSO obviously waiting, and I'd want to yell at them, "Flee, flee, while you still have years left in you!" Experience #2 (Last night, Seattle) - My boyfriend and I are kicking around downtown Seattle, looking for a place to eat. We happen to walk by the Cheesecake Factory, and miracle of miracles, there's not a line. Holy shit. I tell The Boy that I still have yet to experience the cheesecake of the factory, and he says he once went years ago (and relates a similar story) and he hasn't had it either. So we relent, and see if they can seat us. And they totally can. (Cheesecake Factory Tip: Go on a Tuesday at 8.30 apparently.) So we get seated, and the terminally perky waitress drops our menus down for us. I get a Flying Gorilla (a banana-chocolate drink, which is actually pretty good, and about the one part of the meal I enjoyed) and settle down to peruse the menu. My boyfriend makes the observation that the menu is HUGE, and he always gets nervous when he sees the menus of hugeness because half the time it means that all the appetisers and some of the other dishes are frozen in ginormous fridges in the back, because there's no way they can cook all of these on notice. This prognostication proves to be likely true, as my overly salty and processed Tex Mex egg rolls attest. It's hard to say about my mushroom soup, but it is very peppery to the point where the mushroom flavours are overwhelmed. I've even had awesome mushroom soup at a chain before and this wasn't it. The Boy gets some pasta dish which he describes as "Very meh." Oh, and I STILL don't know how the cheesecake was because we decided to cut our losses and pay the cheque instead of waiting for the dessert. The service was okay, although the waitress seemed to have perfected the "Wait til their mouths are full and then ask how it is" technique. A tiny bit slow too. The food was a big meh, and at the prices, not so great. The ambience feels kinda pretentious. And I can't believe that people wait in line to eat here. There's nothing I ate that wowed me enough to say, "Well, I'd come back to get THAT." It's like, you pay for the restaurant experience and end up with bar food--and if I wanted bar food, Six Arms is conveniently a few blocks up Pike. EDITED TO ADD: The Boy and I have since tried the Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake. We got a white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake to go, and brought it home. It was expensiveish but very delicious. Our guests also enjoyed it. So in that respect, I will say Cheesecake to Go: 4 stars. (It still takes a while to wait for the cheesecake-to-go, and sometimes it is frozen rockhard, which means if you needed it for an event, you should plan a few hours for thawing.) I remain staunch on the actual restaurant experience though. The non-cheesecake food is mediocre, and the restaurant is overhyped. That remains at a solid 2 stars.
(2)Kelsey F.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants, though I do like cheesecake... Okay - their cheesecake isn't bad. Not at all. And their food, the one time I had a meal, wasn't bad either. The reason to go? Their appetizers. When I go these days, I don't order a meal, I order a few appetizers to split with my dining partner. In particular: -Ahi carpaccio - surprisingly cool and fresh tasting, and while people are wary of the raw in chain restaurants like this (understandably so), I've never gotten sick from this. Never. (Did I just tempt the food-borne illness gods? Damn.) -Fire-roasted fresh artichoke - the dining partner had never had fresh artichoke (horror!), so having something like this was the perfect introduction. Artichokes, btw, are completely underrated. The third item we usually order rotates based on our mood. If we've been drinking a bit, it's going to be fried. (Wonder why fried food tastes so good post-alcohol.) If we haven't, it'll be something light. The thing is, I don't think people realize that there's really more to this place than meets the eye. So, 3.8 stars. Might as well bump it on up, eh?
(4)Katie S.
Ive been here a handful of times over the years. Each time I'm left pretty unimpressed with the food and prices. I am however a sucker for their fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce. But I am a cheese addict so thats explains that. Also their caramel cheesecake was to die for. Generally the servers are very nice and attentive. Those are all the compliments I can dig up for this place. The time I ordered a turkey burger the thing came dripping with grease for some reason and I got a huge stomach ache...wont be getting that again. Cons: The wait time can be a lot ridiculous and sometimes the bar is too crowded for everyone who's waiting. Advertisements in the menu just leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth and seems rather tacky to me. I'm paying money to eat here why are you shoving ADS in my face? Cant I sit down to dinner and relax and not be bombed by ads like I am most of the day? Clueless servers. The server had no clue what the prices on drinks were and had to ring over another server who was IFFY on the prices as well. Sad. Drink cost a TON here. $10 cosmo...yikes. Maybe ill grab drink else where. Bottom line, over priced for stuff thats not really worth it at all.
(3)Courtney M.
One of the most magnificent Cheesecake Factories I have ever been in, but then again, aren't they all like that? Great food, the service was so-so, but they were very busy. Loved the downtown Seattle location. And the good memories ...
(4)Anita K.
Contrary to the name of the place - the cheesecake is really nothing to write home about. I found that there really wasn't too much selection when it came to gluten free options on the menu - which was disappointing because I know so many people nowadays are finding out that they suffer from a gluten intolerance. Nonetheless they managed to whip something up in the kitchen that was "gluten free".... needless to say my friend was very sick that night, because there was some kind of contamination in the food!
(2)Johnny D.
Food is so-so..actually I can't remember. But the waitress was very kute and kind. So is this review biased...well... I have never been to Hooters, but if you have - try to rate the restaurant once, then again without the girls - and compare your results.
(4)Sasha R.
So... let me paint a little picture for you... 5 hours on a bus from Vancouver, BC, then seeing my lover off the to the train back to PDX, registering for a conference, and checking in to a hotel, all in a city I didn't really know. Enter the Cheesecake Factory, which I have never really been a big fan of, HOWEVER it was directly between my hotel and the one my conference was at, so I figured what the heck. I was dining alone, so I got a seat at the bar and that's where the fun began. I ordered a seared tuna salad, a glass of wine that my server recommended that was excellent and completely enjoyed being able to eat my meal all before most of the parties that I walked in with had been seated. I don't think I'll stop eating at the smaller, more funky places I tend to frequent, but I def. like having this one in my back pocket for just in case moments like this one.
(3)Joyce D.
Would be 4 stars if they didn't give us this mess up the seating So much to choose from... it took me a good half hour to choose from all the goodies. Decided to be adventurous with a Japanese eggplant, bleu cheese pizza with artichokes (i loooveee artichokes!). The boyfriend had steak with wasabi mashed potatoes.... mashed potatoes and wasabi? weird combo...just weird... blech. blech. BLECH. steak tasted like teriyaki and asparagus was fried perfectly. i guess they were trying some asian fusion with the wasabi/mashed potatoes, and trying to tempura-ify the asparagus (normally you don't get asparagus in your vegetable tempura at a japanese restaurant). they succeeded in some aspects, failed in others (i.e. mashed potatoes). blech. Drink menu is adorable!!! AND you can't taste any alcohol, just how I like it!! Although we had to wait 25 minutes, we were promptly seated after 25 and there was some sort of confusion but we ended up getting a great window seat with a good view of the downtown streets outside. Bread was warm, soft, and tasty... hrmm just toasted perhaps? butter was soft but slightly cool and easily spreadable. I love the people in Seattle, everyone is so nice! Even in downtown! The waiter was friendly and attentive, never had a problem about lack of water or ... anything... and asked us multiple times if everything was all right. The only qualm with him though was that when I couldn't finish my pizza, he smushed it into this tiny box and when I opened it later, it looked like someone had like, sat on it. Oh well... what can you do?
(3)Joseph G.
Food is good. Service has always been slow and orders inaccurate with the need to ask for things multiple times before receiving them. I'm done with the Pike St. restaurant! If you crave The Cheesecake Factory, I suggest another location.
(2)Daisy B.
Ick. Why do I do this to myself? Tacky grandiose faux decor. Zombie-like reception from a bluetooth-eared host at a desk. Spiral bound glossy menus with advertisements. Cocktail list with no prices. Server clueless about the cocktail prices. Over-the-top portions. Cheeseburger - dried out with no flavor and meat shaped to fit the French roll it's on. The Convention Center core of Seattle is in bad need of a pub to go to after a show at the Paramount or a movie. However, Rufus Wainright at the Paramount was fabulous.
(2)Merri D.
My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday last night. We arrived at around 5:45ish and were told we would be seated in about 30 minutes. We watched the clock and were seated exactly half hour after we were told we would be. We ordered our drinks, I have my usual Tropical Smoothie and he had The Flying Gorilla. Both were very tasty, in fact boyfriend had a second one. We ordered the Ahi Tartare for our appetizer and it was gone within 15 seconds of being on our table. It was so tasty and refreshing. I ordered the grilled pork chops with mash potatoes and he ordered the pasta jambalaya. He finished a little over half and I finished half of mine. Mind you I do this because I want leftovers when I go home and room for cheesecake. The menu is a bit over whelming for a first timer, but I suggest going to the website and looking at the menu on line to help decide if it takes you awhile normally to pick what you would want to order. My mashed potatoes were delicious! I normally just love creamy, but these had some chunks and were so good! My pork chop was cooked to perfection and I can't wait to eat it for lunch. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. I always enjoy going to the cheesecake factory with him because of the large portions they give. He has a huge appetite and its always satisfied when we dine here. As for the cheesecake there was a little mix up because I had brought a card with me that offers a free slice with a certain amount you spend. I showed our server when we first sat and she said no problem, but my boyfriend read the small print a little further and they do not do the cards on Saturdays. I told our server when it was time to order our cheesecake and she apologized and talked to the manager and was able to get me a slice for free, which worked out nicely since my boyfriend didn't want one of his own. I let it slip that she could mention its my birthday if that would help getting me a free slice and she came back with my cheesecake with a damn candle it it and a couple of cute servers and sand to me. I loved it, but of course still acted like it was embarrassing ha ha. I would return again for a great meal because until I have a bad experience at this fine establishment I'm always going to come back for more. BY THE WAY THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS SO STOP PICKING YES PEOPLE! lol
(5)Sean M.
I never really liked the Cheesecake Factory till I tried their guacamole. Its AMAZING. You can have it as hot as you want and if you tell them you like it HOT they really bump up the temperature. I'm giving this place three stars for that alone and one more star because of the nice drink selection. The reasons I don't like it: 1. Its ALWAYS super busy and filled with tourists. The wait on a weekend for a table is usually over an hour and I wont even wait that long for a free meal. (Free drinks, yes. Free Food, no). 2. The menu is way too big. You can tell its too big because they have to insert advertisements into the menu to make sure your paying attention. 3. The staff is either way to friendly or they want nothing to do with you. All I want is for them to check on my once in a while and bring me what I ask for. Does it always have to be the opposite extremes? 4. Were is the factory? Were is all the smoke and pipes and stuff? I see the cheesecake for for god sake, if your going to call your self a factory have some cool gears turning at least.
(4)Betsey S.
I hate the Cheesecake Factory. Why do people wait hours to eat here? Why, when there are so many fabulous, unique, quality restaurants in the neighborhood? The prices are way too high, the portions are ridiculous (I know most Americans probably adore this aspect of the Cheesecake Factory, but to me it's just gross), it's louder than Qwest Field during a Raiders game, and the service is spotty at best. Do not get me started on the decor. The place needs a hit from a huge spray can of Sconce-B-Gone. On top of all that, I got food poisoning from a salad here, but hey, it WAS a truly large salad, containing probably two full heads of romaine, so maybe I shouldn't complain since I received so much food for my money and agony.
(1)Brandon M.
Went on a Saturday Night Entertaining some friends. Place was packed but was able to get a drink @ the bar...An hour wait for a table but it was Saturday Night downtown, so you kinda know what's up before you go in. Ran into my Brother in law and his girlfriend, Random...The food was OK, a lot of different options...They should stick to a certain type of food. too many options can be bad. The drinks are costly so be prepared...Big portions. NO parking which sucks but i know it's downtown so it goes without saying. Lots of different cheesecakes, you gotta get a slice. it goes without saying...Good place (Chain) to eat in DT seattle...Centrally located to the movies and the video game place...
(3)Michelle E.
I know it's a chain, I know the food is a bit overpriced and kind of meh, but this place rocks my world. (I LOVE the huge menu.) We get there right when they open on Sunday's at 11am and head straight to the bar. Never a wait at all! And if you sit at the bar (on Sundays), Tyson is a rock star. Anyone reviewed the new Southcenter one yet?
(4)MamaRed P.
the place- clean, high ceiling with warm dim lighting, tables can be put together to accommodate big party. can be very loud if you sit way back toward the kitchen. the food- hit or miss. my favorite are, Thai lettuce wrap, avocado egg roll, corn fritter, and the pasta devinci. most of the high end menu items are not that tasty. the portions are huge. the service- so so.
(3)Angie Q.
I love the prime location as well as the atmosphere and decor. My first time here I ordered crab cakes (my favorite). The breading was hard and appeared to be over-cooked. The crab filling made it appear the restaurant was being stingy and didn't want to include too much crab, and instead piled on the extras. These were the worst crab cakes I've ever had! Cheesecakes are okay... I do really like the regular one with strawberries on top. My second time visiting, I ordered a salmon filet with asparagus and mashed potatoes. They were surprisingly good (I didn't have high expectations and my friend really wanted to go).
(3)Gavin N.
This Cheesecake Factory has consistently better service than the Bellevue location. Food quality remains about the same, nothing to scream about, but you do get good quality food and large portions of it. The atmosphere is elegant, relaxing, yet casual and fun at the same time. The only thing that typically sucks at any cheesecake factory is no reservations for any size party (read my review at Bellevue for a party of 25) and therefore frustrating long waits during peak dining times. Anyway, of the 4-5 times I've been to this Cheesecake, the most recent was this weekend for my friend's 24th birthday. We had a group of 12 people (including my friend's father who flew in for the weekend all the way from Guam). Our total bill was a little over $200 on drinks and 1 cheesecake alone. Our servers/hosts/bartenders were very friendly/quick. So why 2 stars? Well at the start of the night the Busboy wasn't too friendly, we ignored it. Later in the night he dropped a cheesecake that would've ended up in my friend's lap if she had not caught it, he threw her a towel w/no apologies or anything. As we left the establishment the same busboy through the window decided to give the finger to two girls (including my girlfriend) in our party and mouth the words "F*ck you" to our entire party. What was a fun night for all of us quickly became very ugly. We spoke with the manager, who was very professional and understanding about the whole thing. The General Manager called us regarding the incident the next day (and claimed it was the busboy's last night), he asked what he could do to rectify the situation. We asked not to be charged (we could've asked for a whole lot more), which he did (hence the two stars rather than one). The management did the best they could, but it will still be awhile before any of us can see ourselves back at Cheesecake Factory (at least in Seattle) after such an incident. ~G
(2)yin y.
Everything seem so much better back in the day.. maybe I was young, stupid and didn't know better. Anyways... came here yesterday with a bunch of friends. We ordered avocado appetizer, two expensive shrimp pasta, chicken pasta, and a cheesecake. Our bill total to $96 (w/tip). The food was ok but with this price I always expect it would be better. We didn't have to wait since one of our friends saved us a table. The waiter was ok. She did her part and refilled our water and drinks. But I am with DJY on the advertisement menu, they should give the customer discounts! I guess that's just hopeful thinking.
(3)Paul F.
Dude, just say no.
(1)Mary H.
Maybe it's because we went there on a Sunday, but our group didn't have to wait more than a minute for seating. Food was good, but there was enough of it left over to feed each person for another whole day.
(4)John D.
I've never understood the attraction of the Cheesecake Factory. The wait is far too long, the food is overpriced, and there's far too much of it. Perhaps it makes more sense out wherever it started.
(2)A B.
Seriously, why would anyone eat someplace that features advertisements in it's menu? What's next, ads in the dessert. Skip the wait, food and 2500 calorie entrees and go to a local place.
(2)Darin P.
While I can't say I've eaten everything on the menu, the items I have tried don't match the "bland" descriptions a few Yelpers use. I find myself gravitating to the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and am always happy with my selection. The Cajun Jambalaya is good (granted, I've had better elsewhere), and there are some good salad options. This isn't the best food in town, but I like it for several reason. 1. I've found a menu item that I like that I can eat whenever I'm in a town with a CF. 2. I think the decor and ambiance is fun... though a bit noisy. 3. There is enough selection so that almost everyone can find something they like. I find it humorous that some complain about too large of portions. A suggestion - 4 people, 2 or 3 entrees served family style, and a couple pieces of cheesecake for desert if you are so inclined. Personally I've never been inclined to over-indulge on food I did't like, but I do usually eat my entire entree... but I blame myself, not the restaurant. The lines can be crazy, but I don't bother trying to go during the rush. Lunch - 11:30. Dinner - 4:30 or late and you are fine.
(4)Chani B.
I know I know its a chain restaurant. Don't let the name fool you. Their menu could feed a small country. Kudos for the fried mac and cheese. I just need to know if we can knight the person who invented such pleasure? Can they be exempt from paying taxes or something,because this appetizer is sooooo good! I also like the orange chicken. Ok enough about me and my needs as a person. The low down This place is almost ALWAYS packed. Ive found that if you have a child in a stroller,people will let you sit down ( so cool). There's not that much seating,although you think there would b/c its across from the convention center,so all those folks will be there,too. The wait time seems the same no matter what day and time you go. They do not take reservations. Park at Pacific Place if you want a better rate as far as parking. Good luck finding street parking. The portion sizes are big ( umm is that why my butt is so big?) So bring a few friends and share. The cheesecake is good. My fav is the carrot cake,but Ive yet to have something I dislike here. The waitstaff is friendly and competent.
(4)Me H.
I always get over whelmed when I come here. And when I leave I always feel over stuffed. The menu is HUGE and not in a good way, way too many items to pick from and the portions are bigger than the menu. Even their lunch portions are HUGE. And the wait, Holy Mother of Baby Jesus the wait is crazy, I was here this past Monday for lunch, arrived at 1:30 pm and still had a long wait, and I hate waiting especially when I'm hungry. Anyways the service was excellent, my diet coke never went empty which was good considering how salty my food was. And one time I was here I got carded but my dining companion who was eleven years younger than me didn't get carded, the server said I looked young but he didn't. For that comment alone I could give them five stars but I won't now if they offered half portions on all their food all the time I might consider.
(3)Tony G.
I had a below average plate of spaghetti here. I know I should of had a steak or burger or something else, but we were supposed to go to Bucca de Beppos but a friend decided she wanted to go here instead. Big mistake...though I think she was somewhat happy with her meal. I had the spaghetti bolognese, which is a meat sauce...that tasted like a big pile of nothing. Very bland. Not only that, they served penne instead of spaghetti noodles. I have nothing against against penne mind you, but with a meat sauce? Too much food. It is hard to believe that I can get so full from below average food, but somehow I managed. I guess it is the Italian in me. I finished a little more than half the plate and couldnt not finish the leftovers. I dont see myself going there again, but if I do I will try something else and modify this review. Until then..... Rock!
(2)Nori V.
All I got to say about this HIGH priced and sinful restaurant is... THE "FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE" BALLS ARE YUMMY!!!!!!
(4)JonandVal H.
Deep Fried Mac&Cheese = Obsession!!
(5)Kal B.
were still full from lunch so just grabbed a couple of appies.. corn cakes which are to die for.. topped with salsa, guac and sour cream.. they are simply amazing.. we also had some crab wontons that are made with cream cheese mixed with the crab. to top it off we had a limited edition cheesecake.. the turtle caramel cheesecake for dessert.. it was pretty amazing! my sis went to bellevue 2 days later and said the waitress said they discontinued it.. let's say that she was pretty disappointed! but perhaps it was only at that other location. expect a wait especially after 7 on a fri or sat.. but we got in around 6ish and only waited about 20.
(5)Brittany F.
I love this CF. The one in Bellevue SUCKS!! A little tip since it is always crowded. Sit in the bar. There are tables there not just stools and you don't have to wait you just walk right in a sit down. I almost always sit at the bar. The bartender Mary is fantastic. She knows everybody. When she sees me she almost automatically starts making my Mai Tai. The menu is overwhelming but I have only had to return something twice. Once for peas when i said no thank you and the other for a not warm pizza. Other than that no complaints.
(4)Jason T.
Seattle best value and all around place! All the portions are huge and the wide variety is overwhelming! The veggie casedillas are great and their pasta is good as well. My favorite drink there is the Georgia peach. It actually looks like apeach! and tastes awesome!
(5)Quinn R.
bleh... I dont like this place. menu longer than most novels....dark atmosphere to prevent you from seeing the aweful looking dishes being delivered around you and tourist central in Seattle. take me away from this factory.
(2)Amanda S.
This would be a grest place to take your parents when they visit, but other than that there is nothing original or impressive about this place - including the mediocre cheesecake. The menu has lots of variety, but so much that they aren't really that good a making any one thing specific thing, and it's all really generic.
(2)Koizumi Y.
It'd be easy to nosebleed and give this less than five stars for being a chain without white linen and china. After all, I've only been here once or twice, and solely given its proximity to the Convention Centre when I've been in town for a conference. It is large, vibrant, friendly -- and with a menu almost too extensive given the plethora of good choices one could make. I mean, really.... avocado egg rolls, Thai lettuce wraps, my very own bowl of Edamame . Am I the only one sliding off the chair here? Yum. There is a decent wine and cocktail offering, and the entrees were actually delicious, though heavy on the portion side. And then there's cheesecake. I'm not an ardent fan, but one cannot go here and skip the chance to lick the rim of another patrons crust. Besides, the selections are positively evil. Chocolate Oreo, tiramisu, Kahlua cocoa, Snickers???? Thank goodness I went with four other colleagues. They graciously escorted me out the door stretcher style. Leave the attitude at home and live a little.
(5)Aaron B.
Been to one, been to them all. Had the Weight Watchers light oriental chx salad yesterday. Decided on it after looking at how many calories are in the meal offerings at Cheesecake Factory. Word to the wise: if you eat here, don't look at the calorie menu. If you are watching your weight, CHOOSE wisely.
(3)Tod B.
I think that three stars about says it for The Cheesecake Factory. I think that they suffer from what I call "The Claim Jumper Syndrome" - portions that are too big and prices that are too high. The menu is very extensive so everyone should be able to find something. The food is good, but with so many great places to eat downtown I don't think that I would make it a regular haunt. There is usually a wait for a table when I have been in there. The place is very attractive, the staff very friendly, and of course, the cheesecakes are amazing. They could do with a kids dessert menu, please, because the adult sized ones are just too big for kids.
(3)vanessa c.
I HATE THIS PLACE! The first time was a novelty because of the HUGE menu but, why have 100+ things that you do mediocre when you can have a selective menu you do well? Kids Love this place and that is the only reason I have returned. Service is lacking and sometimes your server will switch in the middle of your dining and if it's before you get you food you are in for a very unpleasant experience! If you LOVE cheesecake, order some to go and get out while you can!
(1)Sione P.
Cheesecake Factory. Meh. I don't understand the draw. It's ALWAYS busy! I'm not just talking about this location, either. The one at Bellevue Square gets ridiculous! Now, the menu at Cheesecake is very (and I mean VERY!!) extensive. That being said, I don't think anything on the menu is excellent. I've been here many times (never of my choosing, haha) and have ordered a lot of different things. Nothing was bad, per se, but nothing has really wowed me. Everything is pretty good, but I think they dabble too much to really have everything be spectacular. And everything is pretty expensive for being what I would consider "pretty good". Service is decent once you manage to get a table, but decent service and pretty good food just don't seem enough to me to justify the price you pay. Especially not when Seattle is blessed with so many different dining options.
(2)Richard C.
Ugh, I know, Cheesecake Factory - but, it was our only big work get-together of the trip, and most people didn't want to stray far from the Convention Center or hotel, so we made reservations for 12 at the Factory. I really don't want to go in depth about this visit, because I really didn't enjoy it - in fact, half of our party didn't, the other half did - guess I'm being 0.5 points unfair in my score - I won't lose sleep over it! I really didn't know what I wanted to drink, so I randomly chose a mint julep - my experience at other Factory's has been good when it comes to their drinks - they are usually very consistent. The julep arrived, and it was darn good - so good that other colleagues decided that's what they would have next round - and that's when things started to go downhill. The Factory describes their juleps as Makers Mark, fresh mint and a hint of peach brandy - spot on with that first one. When the next round came in, it was basically straight bourbon with a mint leaf in the bottom which you couldn't taste. After quick mixing, it was bourbon and mint, but didn't have that sweet kick of the peach brandy. We told our server, and he took the drinks away, brought them back (yes, the same ones), with what tasted like 3 tablespoons of sugar added. Again, we called him over, by which time my colleagues had given up on the idea of waiting until the barman repeated his good first drink, and ordered other things. I kept going, and on the 3rd attempt, they got something close, although still a few miles away from what I was looking for. Then came the food. One of our table had their food brought out, and the rest of us stared at him for the next 10 minutes. Our waiter then realized that he was the only one eating, and went off to find out what happened to the rest of the food - it arrived shortly afterwards. My medium-rare filet was cooked medium well, my colleagues medium petit filet was cooked medium rare, and another colleagues medium-well filet had been butterflied - I know a lot of places will do this when cooking filets above medium, but the waiter should also explain this. By this point, we were so tired and frustrated with the Factory, that we just had our badly cooked steaks and left. I don't suppose I can talk about the Factory without bitching about portion size. Now, I'm not blaming their sizes on the obesity of America - I blame obese people for that - just because it's on a plate DOES NOT mean it should all be eaten. That aside, do we really need that much on a plate? I understand one side, where you can take 3/4 of your food home in a take-out box and feed the next small country you might be visiting, but this doesn't work with all food, and most people don't do that anyway. As soon as I see so much on a plate, I start feeling full, it's like staring at Mount Everest and even though you know you're only going to base camp to have a whiskey, you just feel so daunted by what's towering above you. OK, bitch over - I've been to consistently good, 4-star Cheesecake Factory's - this was very poor in comparison.
(2)NANCY H.
Okay, it's a chain restaurant. Yet, at this particular location in Seattle, I found beats Bellevue's quality and consistency. I have never had a bad meal here. When you like it big and dreamy, this is the place to go. Dreamy desserts and entree's and appetizers. I absolutely loved the deep fried mac n cheese, tamale cake, tex mex egg rolls, shrimp scampi, luau salad, and the cheesecakes are enormous servings of heaven. Basically, they have more of everything, and everything is more. Go here if you want to get nice and fat and feel good doing it. Good For: cheesecake, fried mac n cheese, chicken piccata, luau salad, corn cakes, chicken madeira, shrimp scampi, girls night out
(4)Casper C.
I'm Not very impressed with this Cheesecake factory... not the place itself, the employees. I got a douche bag waiter who leaned against our table and took forever. It was my friends birthday and Im all for paying for cheesecake if at least he would have brought his snotty crew would have come out and sung with me ( socially awkard) At least 4 of them stopped by the table to glare at us. Im embarressed to have brought her there, Think Ill take the trip to Bellvue next time. oh and dont get avacado egg rolls unless you REALLLY like avacado. Cheesecake was amazing still. I bought 2 so I could sing happy birthday to her. later. Ps. This isnt the first time Ive gone there and was seriously shunned.
(2)Jeniffer L.
Im sad to say that this highly talked about and over rated restaurant did not tickle my fancy.......The food was super tardy to get to our table and when it did finally get there it was cold and not even worth the wait. when i confronted the manager he assured me that it would be taken care of by complimenting our drinks.... LMFAO what a real douche he was and i will probably never eat there again......
(1)Jennifer R.
Until last week, the last time we dined here was over 2 years ago. It was a struggle getting into the main doors as the entrance/waiting area was swarming with little children, their parents, students, and business men and women. Groups of people were scattered in the waiting area and spilling onto the sidewalks holding their vibrating-buzzer-thingies that told them their table was ready. Honestly, it was a tad bit chaotic for me. It was loud and teenagers were on their cell phones talking as if no one could hear their "oh My Gawd ... like, nu uh ... you are like my most favorite best friend EVER..." conversations. After a 25+ minute wait, we were finally seated with our over-whelming sized menu. I heard they changed the menu every 6-months to a year keeping the popular items and changing the not-so popular ones. Thank goodness the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps were still around as that's what I wanted and indeed ordered. Portions were large. I was quite pleased with my dish. The waitress constantly refilled our waters, which is always a plus. My friends weren't too pleased with their pasta and chicken dishes. Although monstrous in portions, flavors were mediocre for the price. Oh, and did I mention that there was no toilet paper in the bathroom stalls. So while I should have been enjoying the rest of my lunch conversation, I instead was concentrating on how to hold in all the water I had consumed. My overall dining experience was so-so. My dish was just as expected but everything else was not up to par.
(3)Joe B.
I am not one for chains, but we decided to check this place out..... It is located in the heart of downtown... Nice place... very clean... crowded.. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table of two.. We didn't have a reservation.. As for the food, the portions are pretty big.. I had a Cesar salad, and the wife had a combo lunch with a sandwich and salad.. The service was solid... Overall it was pretty good.. We didn't try any of the specialty drinks because it was a little early in the afternoon.. We would go back..
(3)Sam S.
I've been to other Cheesecake Factory locations before and always had a relatively good time despite almost ubiquitous long waits. This one took the metaphoric cake, in terms of awfulness, though. A friend from California flew up for a conference and to visit his sister, and she wanted to eat here (her brother was paying for her). We waited for a long time, stepping outside and shrugging at the vagrant with the cardboard sign that read, "Honk if you masturbate." When I didn't laugh, the young man hopped up and down like a monkey and asked me, Didn't I think it was funny? I told him, Yes, if I am still in the 5th grade. But I digress. We were finally seated after 45+ minutes, and the hostess said our waiter would be with us shortly. A waiter did show up, but he said, "Hi, your waiter is on his dinner break. Can I get you something to drink?" What? If he's on his break, why don't YOU be our waiter? I know every waiter has their own section of the restaurant, but why send us a person that won't stay with our table? It gets better. We never see that guy again. A different person, this time a woman, brings us our drinks after quite a while and we give her our order. Keep count here, this is important. So far I count two waiters. We're having fun talking, us three patrons, as we haven't seen each other for a while, but it is slowly dawning on us that we haven't seen anyone come to our table for quite a while. After another long wait, maybe half an hour, a man dressed like a manager-type walks up and says, "I'm sorry, your food will be out in just a few minutes, we--" and he gets cut off by yet another man (besides bussers and the hostess, this is the fourth person to visit our table) who brings us our food. My food was fine, but my friend's was lukewarm, and his sister's fries were mushy. The closest we can guess is that our food was ready, placed to the side, and forgotten for a while, then needed to be quickly reheated before they brought it out. Else why all the shenanigans about three different waiters and a manager coming out? Why wouldn't the manager know that the food was right behind him? I wish I could remember his exact words, because they were what made us think it was fishy in the first place. Maybe we were just unlucky. But maybe they should also not forget our food, and maybe we should have the same waiter for the whole dining experience. Those things might help.
(1)Dare O.
The menu is varied but very hit & miss. When you do find what you love on the menu, the experience is golden.
(4)Heather W.
Highly overrated, particularly the cheesecake. The menu is ten thousand pages, and everything is at least a thousand calories (though they have a few salads on the lighter menu which aren't...too bad they taste terrible). The tastiest thing on their menu IMHO is the "side salad". How bizarre. There are plenty other great restaurants in the area...I'll pass on this one.
(1)ruby p.
food was awesome and so was the service... ordered chicken mandera n veggie burger.. was awesome food was served fast .. waiter was nyc.. DESSERT was so so.. thought it should be better. :( carrot was awful too sweet.. apple crisp was 4/5 yummy.. ! didnt get the cheesecake so cant commt on dat.. interior was beautiful. welcoming atmosphere.. was really bz on friday. . but overall a really good experience..
(4)J.Nichole S.
So, we all know the Cheese is about grandeur... National presence, giant entryways and dining rooms, ridiculous-huge menus, obscenely large portions {complete with six figure caloric values} -- But the biggest thing about The Seattle Cheesecake Factory is Jon. Although he is slim and handsome, Jon is larger than life. An adorable, hilarious, super-helpful and effective bar tender, Jon MAKES what would otherwise be a corporate conglomerate of neatly tailored managers wandering the floor with secret-service style earpieces and brightly appointed sorority girls with perfect hair, teeth and skin. There is no happy hour, there is nothing on the menu under $8.95 and there is no parking-- But I gladly sip my Stella and eat my overpriced only moderately delicious appetizers at the Cheesecake bar on a regular basis. *** Whatever you do Cheesecake Factory Seattle-- hang on to Jon!
(4)Dena P.
I love to hate the Cheesecake Factory. For one, it was very close to where I used to live so I went there quite often. Two, the portions are huge and I usually eat the leftovers for days. Three, the Bellini is delicious and I forget that I get a brain freeze every time I drink them! And Four, after you eat dinner there is no way you can fit a piece of cheesecake in your mouth. I really do like the food at the Cheesecake Factory. I think they should make smaller portions and have cheaper prices for those smaller portions. That would really make people who are watching what they eat happy! I do love their cheesecake. I love the decor; I always feel like I'm in Las Vegas in the Venetian hotel. Great place to go; Seattle and/or Bellevue.
(4)Todd B.
Used to be good and reliable. I mean it's a chain so you sort of know what you are getting when you go there. This location seems to have lost it's will to live. The servers are dull and don't seem to care about anything. They also look like they've been on the same shift for a week and in the same clothes! The place smells a little bit as well and the interior is starting to look dated. The food used to be reliably "OK", but now it's just blah. Save your money on a better meal somewhere else, go for drinks (which are ok) or cheesecake.
(2)Michael E.
Really, I'm reviewing this? Well I went there. You know what's 4-stars (other than the cheesecake)? The iced tea (have you had our iced tea before? They'll ask. Yes, I've been going to TCF's since I was 12 I think.
(4)Daisy R.
My only problem with the Cheesecake Factory is the service. You just don't know what kind of service gonna get-just make sure you double check with the waitstaff when you order your food/drinks...too many times they've gotten my order wrong or mixed up because they didn't write it down to begin with. The food though is pretty good, especially the avocado eggroll appetizer and their chicken madeira! If the place is packed, try looking for a spot in the bar area-if you're lucky you don't have to wait so long.
(3)Annie W.
Went there with 6 friends. Being a group of 7, I did not understand why they sat us at a relatively small table. It wasn't too small but it was cramped. We didn't want to make a fuss about it so lunch goes on. We ordered our drinks while the tables beside us were empty, and sadly we didn't get our drinks until after the tables beside us got their drinks. The food was decent, good portions and decently priced, but the service was sub-par. Our desserts were delayed as well (it was being baked). Despite the terrible service and your run of the mill food, we did not bother to complain; we just wanted to pay and be on our way. The waitress gave us 1 bill so we asked her to separate the bill us. She came back with 7 bills each with an 18% tip on it. We asked her what that was for and she said that a party of 7 and up automatically has 18% tip on the bill. We were never aware of such rule and they hostess never mentioned anything of that sort. We asked the waitress to get her manager as this was not acceptable. I can take shitty service and mediocre food, but if I have to tip 18% of my bill for it, then thats a different story. After we complained to him about our experience, the manager waived the 18% tip off our bills and also 2 of the most expensive dishes too (thats why I did not give them a 1/5 star rating). O yes, and parking is hard to find and if you find a parking spot, its expensive.
(2)Reena M.
3 stars because the food sucks, despite the large menu. But the cheesecake is great, especially the Dulce de Leche one. I'll probably go next time just for the cheesecake.
(3)Susie C.
You know, I wasn't a big fan...it is way too over rated. The food was average, the service was average. The cheesecake was good, so maybe if I go there again Ill just get some dessert to go. I just think they over did it in that place.
(3)Joolie T.
ummmm YUM. hello? large selection of drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and the best.... CHEESECAKE!!! but people think it's just a cheesecake place, well.. you're wrong. this is a great place to bring all your friends for a hearty or festive meal. b/c there's something for everyone. i love the presentation of their meals. my fav. sandwich is their Shrimp Po-Boy. and their pasta... OMG so delicious. LOUISIANA CHICKEN PASTA!!!!! Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets Served Over Pasta Tossed with Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions in a Spicy New Orleans Style Sauce. holy moly. and the Thai lettuce wraps are cool to eat w/ friends. Orange Chicken is really good, too. it's not all greasy/oily. makes you feel like you're eating healthy. serious! it's braised, not deep fried like most orange chicken. it's an American twist on the chinese classic, but it's just right for my palette. they generously top all their cheesecakes w/ mounds of whipped cream. and it's the good kind, not the Reddi Whip from Safeway, ya'll. unfortunately, you can feel yourself gaining weight as you take every bite of the dessert. haha. but it's soooooo good. try the White Chocolate Raspberry truffle, Banana, and Tiramisu cheesecake!
(5)Naoko S.
this one,,, i don't like it. i feel like i'm in a big mall. the space had a potential to be gorgeous and it didn't happen, and the crime of this "could have been," is huge. however, i gave this place two stars. i went there at the end of lunch so no wait - 1star cheaper - 1star there is no way i'd go there at night. not this one.
(2)Milaflor E.
The boy & I had our eyes on anything w/avocado so I had the Navajo sandwich (grilled chicken & avocado) and he had the Grilled Chicken Avocado club. Didn't get to taste his but he was very pleased w/it. Looked tasty. Mine was pretty good...I love fry bread and all the ingredients went so well w/it. We couldn't leave w/o trying out a cheesecake so we opted for one of their daily specials and supposedly our waiter's favorite. I wish I remembered the name because it was oh-so delicious! I do remember it being chocolaty and rich. Mmmmm...yummm. Great fun restaurant w/good tasty food and the service was excellent! OH! and i forgot to mention that we ordered the fried macNcheese balls for an appetizer. Sounds weird, huh? So we were a bit hesitant at first but our waiter assured us that they were delicious. And he was absolutely right! They're small breaded balls filled w/very creamy macNcheese. They were so tasty and rich, esp. w/the marinara sauce it comes with. You need to try 'em!
(5)Tannya B.
Okay it's a chain but I STILL haven't had any cheesecake better than the cheesecake factory dessert soooooooooooooo I would give it a 5 star for their dessert but a 3 on their service. They are a bit slow, servers look stressed out, and last time I went there was something in my food. 97% of the time I go just to buy some cheesecake slices. Lemon raspberry is my favorite!!!! I've tried at least half of them. This is the less richest and it melts in your mouth.
(3)Jasmine M.
Great location. Huge ass portions. Damn tasty adult libations. And the service has improved considerably over the years. I use to cringe when someone suggested going there because when it first opened the service was horrible. The host staff would stand in their circlular pod and chat each up, while turning away from the door so as not to see incoming customers. Once seated it could take up to 10 minutes before someone came to the table. But the last two times I've been there have been really a joy, and a surprise. I'm in love with the Navajo sandwich. I mean HELLO! Grilled chicken, and avocado folded inside Indian frybread (something I haven't had since moving to Seattle over 9 years ago). Tried the Lemon Sunburst bevvie and it was so refresing and citrusy that we prompty bought a bottle of citrus Stoli to attempt duplication at home.
(4)Jeff L.
If you have been to one of them you have been to all of them. The atmosphere is generic but the cheesecake is amazing.
(3)C G.
The wait for the food was good. The waiter really nice and attentive. But the food was some what good except it was not hot enough. I would go there again in the future.
(4)sheila g.
A very busy place with a very long menu. We have had friendly pleasant wait-staff and surly couldn't care less ones. The food is ok and the portions adequate. Very noisy.
(2)Rozzie M.
Four of us headed down for dinner at about 7:15ish on a Sunday evening. We were told about 15-20 minute wait which seemed surprising with the amount of people standing around that it would not be longer. About half an hour later, we are still standing around when 3 women approximately in their 50's walk in, put their name on the list, get a buzzer then sweet talk the hostess and boom, go sit at a table that was just vacated. I have no idea what they said to the hostess, but that was not cool at all. We were just about to say screw it after waiting so long and then seeing that, and about 4 minutes later we were seated. Once we were seated, all was well. Everyone was happy with the foods, drinks and apps. The crab won tons were a hit at our table. Nice server, evil hostess.
(3)Bernadette E.
hey kids!! a few things you may wanna know about this place: - if you get here after 11:30am on the weekend and after 6pm just about every night expect to wait... a LONG time - big parties=long wait - for having such a "romantic" type of atmosphere it can be AWFULLY loud in here!! - you gotta love menus with advertisements in them... NICE!!! then there's always this stuff: - the cheesecake is delightful!! - try the chicken and biscuits... i think that's what it's called :) - the inside decor is so fancy... love the marble!! - did i mention how delightful the cheesecake is?!?!? if you've never been give it a try... you might like it ;) toodles!!!
(4)Lisa N.
I've been here a few times, but my most recent visit was a little disappointing. We came in a large group (around 30 people!) with a reservation and they didn't seem all too ready for us. I understand that it's a pretty big party to accommodate, but they were a little unorganized about it. Our server completely skipped over two people on our end of the table when taking drink/appetizer orders (myself included!) and then almost skipped us again when taking orders later on-- we actually had to get his attention before he walked away! When he came by to refill water glasses, my neighbours on either side of me received water and I was ignored. Later, a raspberry lemonade was ordered and never delivered to our table. Also, we specifically asked for an entree to be split (which I KNOW that they do, as they've done it for me before) and it came to our table all together on one plate with no side plate to even divide it ourselves. Overall, not the best experience, but I suppose our large group was partially to blame.
(2)Aaron M.
I am not a huge fan of the Cheescake Factory. It is like Claim Jumper, huge portions of average food. The wait is always insane so one time when taking a relitive out for a birthday party I called ahead and made a reservation. I showed up with everyone at the reservation time and over an hour and a half later we were seated. In fact they seated people ahead of us who had no "reservation." After all this and several complaints from me they didn't even comp anything. Nothing. It was awful all the guy wants is a "nice" dinner on his birthday with his family and he is shit on.
(2)Navtej Kohli K.
The food is good, but my waitress was possibly the most horrible girl on the face of the earth.
(3)Rebecca O.
We were extremely disappointed with our Cheesecake factory visit today. Yes the food was okay, but the service was horrible. We hardly ever saw our waitress, and even the man who I think was the manager walked around looking bored and annoyed. Big shocker that the rest of his staff did the same. How about stopping at an occasional table and checking in on people Mr. Manager eh? The final straw was the ladies room was completely out of toilet paper. I mentioned this to a waitress and then walked back into the bathroom where I noticed the hostess in the bathroom. I mentioned to her none of the stalls had tp and she said, "I'd grab some more but I'm on break." Nice, real nice. Turns out the tp was in a cabinet outside of the bathroom, would it have been so hard to walk 10 steps to grab a few rolls to put in there? So not impressed. Will not be returning.
(1)Ass Man Z.
Big, silly, mediocre chain restaurant...so, why do I like it? I don't know...probably the same reason I found myself at a Chili's in Bellevue...it's just so ridiculous, it's actually kinda fun...like Old Country Buffet, or Chuck E. Cheese. Marilyn Manson ate here when he was in town a few years ago...and that just makes me laugh.
(3)Paulina C.
i like cheesecake factory. no i hate it. i like it. oh no, i hate it. i can't make up my mind. sometimes it's good and other times it's blehhhh..... i've had a few good parties here, but the last time i was here....i was too busy admiring the three girls who sat across from me to really pay attention to my meal...... miss vain constantly flipped her hair and kept checking herself out in the mirror. after she was done making love to her mirror, she asked one of the other girls to take a picture of her, like FIVE times! and then another THREE of her drink, and a few more shots with her holding her drink. then she wanted to take a picture with the girl sitting next to her, okay TWO shots, then one with them both holding their drinks. the third girl didn't have a drink so she felt left out and decided to order herself a drink. then she handed her camera to one of the girls sitting across from her and asked her to take a picture of her and her drink. okay she wasn't half as bad as the other two, but my god! why the hell do you need ten million shots of yourself, you and your drinkie, at cheesecake factory? oh and you thought it stopped there? no, they took pictures each time the dishes came, and then one picture of all the dishes. same goes for dessert! HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!!! it's a shame they are not celebrities, especially miss vain. she would totally enjoy the attention of the paparazzi! if i needed the money, i would've walked over.... "you like me take picture for you? velly cheap! only 20 dollas, unlimited shots for 5 minutes".
(3)Yana K.
I like coming here, the only thing is the wait which can be a b**ch during the evening rush hour as well as on weekends. However, everything is good that's on the menu and the staff is excellent, making sure that your dining experience is an A+. I ate here both in the dining room as well as the bar, and I must say that their drinks are really strong and the bar tenders are quick as well as easy on the eyes. Great place to hang out or bring your whole crew.
(5)S C.
4 stars only for their Chinese chicken salad. I don't remember liking anything else either stuff I've ordered or my friends have orderd (except for the cheese cakes, of course!!) I'd go for early or really late lunch to avoid waiting- not worth more than 10-15 minute wait. If I'm really really craving the salad, I might give them 20 minutes.
(4)Rick L.
Ok, I know this is a chain - but trust me - this cheesecake factory is different! I've been to a few of these, all over the country but this one is the best by far that I've ever been to. The chefs are friendly, and the waitstaff is the best (I've even had a friend who worked here once) - and the burgers are too big to eat in one sitting. Don't forget to get a slice or two to take home to eat the next day, you'll regret it otherwise.
(5)Kristin S.
The good kind of chain:) Don't skip the cheesecake! I love the portion size- yay America!
(5)Robyn H.
Kiss your diet goodbye and say hello to that extra 20 pounds! This place will have you loosening your belt as you walk through the door. Huge portions and make sure you take a friend to share dessert or else you may be waddling down Pike St when you're done.
(4)Kylie B.
Came here for my birthday dinner and was lucky to catch happy hour in time. The drink I got was delicious, but no way in hell would I pay double (the regular menu price) for that cup of mostly ice and some vodka. It was open seating which was fine, but you could hear everything the poor couple next to me was talking about. They shouldn't be together. The food was good, however everything I ordered was a little too sweet. Avocado egg rolls, sounds delicious?! Super sweet and super hot. It was strange. I didn't hate it, it was just an interesting combo of flavors and temperatures. I also ordered the Da Vinci which was really tasty, but also super sweet for a pasta dish. I would order it again, but I would never pair it with the same appetizer again. My fiancé ordered his dish of parmesian chicken... He loved it. Only bummer, we got our check only to find he was charged and additional 4 bucks for parmesian crusted chicken rather than the regular chicken, which already had an upcharge. A total of 6 bucks for chicken we were unaware of, and wished the server would have mentioned when we ordered. Kind of a bummer, and maybe we'll come back, maybe we won't. All in all, my birthday was fantastic, I just wish the dinner flavor matched the price tag.
(4)Lee A.
Stopped by to pick up dessert on a Sunday evening around 9:30PM. The place was insanely busy. I was really shocked to see that people were waiting for tables and that there was a huge line at the dessert counter. The dessert counter seemed to be responsible for filling to go orders as well and someone had just ordered a massive one. It was about ten minutes before we could order a slice of cake and 15 minutes before the slice was taken from the counter and put in a to go container. The cake slice (chocolate fudge) was massive and cost $8.50. I split it with my husband and we couldn't finish it. It was still good the next day. If you plan to go you should probably call ahead to find out how busy they are or you could end up hungry and waiting for awhile.
(3)Song K.
Believe me! I am not a fan of chain restaurants but.... I have to give it 5 stars because of how consistent it has been as well as variety. I believe they have found a magic way to keep things consistent which is a rare thing in life. This place is busy for a reason and for many years too. I have been here several times recently and I'm starting to develop a habit of when to go, where to sit, and what I want. I want a menu! I have been eating different things on each visit since the variety of foods have been amazing so far. It's almost as vast as their types of cheesecake! The happy hour is a great deal here btw, so keep that in mind! Many people know this so you would have to fight the after work crowd if you want to catch it at the bar. The place is pretty well staffed with many workers walking fast back and forth, delivering foods, cleaning up, getting drinks, etc. It's a pretty well oiled machine with lots of experience throughout the years ushering in hundreds of people per day, I'm sure. Keep it up Cheesecake Factory!
(5)Alyssa K.
I was in town for a convention and had to get here a day earlier than the rest of my crew. Rather than order a $30 meal from room service I'm sure would be dry and overcooked, I decided to walk straight over after my seminars and have a drink and wait for some take out. I went up to the take out counter and of course it took me several minutes to decide what I wanted because the Cheesecake Factory menu is enormous. If you're a "BigBang Theory" fan you now have sympathy for Penny. I decided what I wanted and told the friendly takeout guy and he was more than happy to help me, and gave me crap for not ordering cheesecake in a light way. I told him I would wait at the bar for the 20 minutes and if they could bring it to me over there, that would be awesome. I went over to the bar and asked for the wine list. True to restaurant style, there are fewer by the glass than bottle. No big deal but I'm just a pain because I prefer French and Italian wines and California wines are much more mainstream in America. Nonetheless-had a glass of Chardonnay and had some good chitchat with the bartender about the area and the spots to see. What was mildly annoying is that the lady sitting next to me sat down and ordered food and it was brought out almost instantly, so I had to go check and see where mine was. Turns out mine was done but nobody brought it to the bar like I asked. No big deal-I had closed the bar check and went up and grabbed it and was good to go. Food was hot, delicious and I had more than enough for two meals since they have a ton of food in each portion. This location seems to have friendly staff which I appreciate, and while it may be chain food, it doesn't disappoint.
(4)Pearl B.
Visited while in Seattle and it was delicious and worth the 40 min wait(peak dinner hour6:30pm). I had been to other Cheesecake factories but the service from our waiter was by far the best ever. Our table had the Jambalaya Shrimp and chicken , Spaghetti and Meatballs , Parmesan crusted chicken , everyone enjoyed. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
(4)Simran A.
Went here with some friends after strolling downtown. Great cheesecake. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Amazing chicken fettucini! The bread is the best part!
(4)Cammie L.
Not all dishes taste good The service is good but it means you have to tip them more
(3)Victoria O.
Facebook friends gave me all manner of s*** for eating at "chain restaurants" during my boyfriend's APA national conference. But we don't have a Cheesecake Factory in Santa Barbara (insufficient population density) and the Brentwood location closed ages ago. Sherman Oaks is okay but parking a hassle. And I love the low-carb cheesecake. It's lighter than the regular and I can't tell that they use Splenda rather than sugar. Also it's fast and easy, both draws for a lunch between conference sessions. They have a new under 600 calorie menu with many options, all of which look terrific. I had a vegetable salad with a terrific pomegranate dressing. It was fresh and excellent except for the beets, half of which were so undercooked I felt like I was biting into a carrot. The service is always good and for a chain, I think CF is great, particularly with this new "Skinnylicious" menu. It's not fine dining but it's more than adequate. I thought boyfriend's Chinese chicken salad one of the better ones I've had. The chicken was tender and the dressing a perfect blend of sweet and tangy.
(4)Simone T.
Best happy hour in the city. Hands down! Had the chicken sliders, SW egg rolls and the potstickers; all were phenomenal. Price was very reasonable for what we got. Drinks were great priced as well. I will be back next time I'm in the city.
(5)Laura T.
Good service, good food. I don't tend to gravitate toward chain restaurants but this one was within walking distance from our hotel so we decided to give it a shot. Our server was friendly and attentive. I had the combo with the Steak Diane and Shrimp Scampi. It wasn't traditional but it was still delicious. My favorite were the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps that we had as an appetizer. The portions were big so we didn't try the cheesecake. I would definitely go back.
(4)Pauloes B.
So I couldn't make it out w/ my coworkers for National Cheesecake Day this year, but I was still able to enjoy my delectable strawberry cake thanks to my amazing coworker, who while everyone else was sitting down waiting for their cheesecake slices to come to the table, was standing in a long line at the front of the restaurant so that my cheesecake would be on a separate to-go check (so that a tip wouldn't be added to the total and so that I wouldn't feel responsible to pay her back for a tip-- she was trying to keep the cost of the cheesecake as low as possible). And delivered it to my desk while I was out for lunch. I was so surprised to see it on my desk and am in the middle of eating it right now. It's f-cking lit . She's f-cking lit . And I love cheesecake
(5)Tiffany Valentine W.
I love the variety of the Cheesecake Factory's entree and dessert menus. This place has basically everything you could ever ask for, and it's all pretty tasty. I've tried the chicken burger with avocado, steak and mashed potatoes, Mac and cheeseburger, cookie dough cheesecake, red velvet cake, chocolate milkshake and more. Everything I've ever tried here has been delicious. The only downside is it's quite commercialized, and usually the lines are huge, and the meals are a bit pricey for the quality of the food. Everything is a bit basic (nothing that artistic or unique). You need reservations for a large party on weekends, otherwise you may have to wait close to an hour to be seated.
(3)Eugene L.
Despite the name, the Cheesecake Factory has a lot of food choices besides cheesecake. In fact, the menu is huge, with a selection of foods ranging from American to Tex-Mex to Italian to Chinese to Japanese to Mediterranean. The menu appears doubly huge because every other page is an ad (for non-sequiturs like clothing and jewelry). For a large party the wide ranging menu makes it easy for everyone to find something they like. It's easy to fill up on the meal without leaving room for cheesecake, so take note! Some of the appetizers alone would pass for entrees at other restaurants. As required by local law, this Cheesecake Factory provides calorie information about every dish on their menu, which can be terrifying to the uninitiated. Don't worry; the portions are very large so the high counts are often covering multiple meals' worth of food on a plate. That said, this ain't health food. And the large numbers aren't limited to the "calories" column; prices are above average. My favorite dish here (in fact one of my favorite dishes ever) is the chicken marsala. It's a heaping portion of bow tie pasta with tenderized chicken breast, mushrooms, and an unusually sweet, dark marsala sauce. An order will provide you with 1.5 to 2 meals worth of food. I like it so much that I'm always the first one in our friend group to suggest a trip to the 'factory. The Da Vinci chicken is pretty much the same dish, but with less for your money and less deliciousness. Don't go for that sucker's bet. The miso salmon is also really good. It's served in a bed of white rice, surrounded by snap peas, then smothered in a creamy white sauce that makes you want to lick your plate clean. Despite the salmon and white rice this dish is not healthy. And because healthiness tends to be inversely proportional to tastiness, this dish is mighty tasty! The chicken potstickers are a great appetizer and a staple of mine when I'm not planning on having dessert, or planning on overeating. :) I've been with people who order some kind of salad as an appetizer and end up with a bucket of greens the size of their head, so heads up, so to speak. Also, what are you doing ordering a salad at the Cheesecake Factory? Wait times on weekend evenings are geological. You can skip the line by finding bar seating, which is first come first serve. Note they serve the entire menu at the bar!
(5)Kayla W.
I am always pleasantly suprised by the cheese cake factory. It's expensive but they give you big portions. I got an appetizer of nachos and it looked like a big meal for a group of people. Seating is fairly quick even if they are super busy. Waiters are quick to the point. I'm always going to come back.
(5)Trent M.
Life is full of uncertainties but you can always count on The Cheesecake Factory. Also, I enjoy the pre-meal bread. Yum
(4)Kellen C.
Came here for digestif everyone had cheesecake, so obvious, and I had the Caramel Royal Macchiato which is a big hot drink. Food was good, Service was excellent sat outside no issues there. Usually this place is busy but on a Monday night we walked right in. #SEATTLE
(4)Gustavo M.
I had avoided this place for a long time. Not this location, but any Cheesecake Factory. Last time I went, a few years ago, I remember thinking that the food was SO incredibly unhealthy that each visit was probably deducting a week of my life... Yet, I flaked out last night. After going to the movies, I was feeling the munchies, and I thought, "why not? Dessert at CF can't be that bad!" But it was. Lemme first make a note about the service. Everyone, from the host at the door, to the guys behind the dessert displays, to our waitress, were extremely nice and efficient. This review is negative, but it's not about them. It's not their fault they work for this food franchise. Back to the food. All I had was the Godiva Brownie Sundae, and a cup of coffee. The sundae description made it sound delicious. I'm not snobbish enough to pass on Godiva chocolate (even though a lot of folks consider it too commercial and too sweet). I don't care much for vanilla ice cream, but it's passable when complemented by other flavors (as in a sundae). And while brownies aren't my favorite dessert, a chocolate overload is just what I was in the mood for. A few minutes after placing my order, the brownie arrived. As I saw our waitress approach with it, I thought the sundae looked good--even if the ice cream scoops were topped by the awful fluff of whipped cream. I forgot to request to skip it. Oh, well! Without further delay, I proceeded to grab a fork, and dig into the brownie slice closest to me. First off, I was shocked to notice how hard it was (that's what she said!). I thought, "that's a thick brownie!". And I was right--partially. The dough was thick, but it was also very cold. It seemed as it had just been removed from a freezer. While not be best dough, it would've been incredibly better had it been warmed up. The vanilla ice cream tasted like Dairy Queen. While I enjoy DQ as much as the next guy on a hot summer day, I expect a little higher quality when specifically going out for ice cream. The Godiva name was justified via 2 squares of milk chocolate, unfortunately, also cold. Chocolate, in my humble opinion, is better at room temperature, when it's perfectly solid, but you can easily melt it in your mouth. Not when frozen to the point that you have to bite like you do with stale crackers. The best part of the sundae was the caramel. Unfortunately, the plate had about 1 tablespoon of it, which added insult to injury. Overall, an awful experience. I now truly have no reason to ever go back to CF. And now, you've been warned. Enter at your own risk.
(2)Tara A.
I have eaten at a cheesecake factories before and this was the worst experience. We wait over 2 hours for a table to celebrate. Friends birthday. We had two toddlers in tow who waited well enough. We got to our table and the got us drinks quick enough. Then we order food ...and waited ....and waited....and waited. The table of two next of us had dinner and desert by the time our dinners arrived! When we received our food there was two entrees missing. The waiter explained they were finishing cooking them and would be right out. Turned out he forgot to put them in with our order and the manager was out to our table a few times. It took another 20minutes to get the last meal out to our table. At this point we had some cranky, tired, out of control toddlers who had to be taken outside. We were comped a few slices of cheese cake and the late meals taken off the menu.
(2)Selina G.
Food is good, consistent. Customer service great. Prices are a bit high for the portion size. I feel as though the portions have been reduced over the years and the prices have gone up? Not sure! But will be back :) great for family dining
(4)Hannah H.
When my boyfriend first told me that he wanted to have dinner here my response was "I don't want to eat dessert for dinner! who eats cheesecake for dinner!?!?!" Clearly my life was not complete before the discovery of cheesecake factory lol. I Love this place - totally worth the two hour drive from Vancouver for us! I've also been to the one in Bellevue, a few in Portland, and the one in Caesars at Las Vegas. I definitely have to commend this chain for consistency - it doesn't matter which location I am in I can always expect the same deliciousnesssss. Here is my list of favourites: 1. Beets with Goat Cheese Salad - this is a small little long plate green apple, beets, arugula, pecans 2. Ahi Tartare - tiny serving but presentation is on point! 3. Stuffed Mushrooms - these little guys are amazing! It's like a medley of cheese baked inside the mushrooms in an herbs and wine sauce 4. Crispy Crab Wontons - these are so delish, i think it's imitation crab inside these deep fried wontons, the sauce is like a vinegar/fish sauce 5. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are classified under appetizers but it's actually a full meal for me. It can be kind of messy so if you don't want to get your hands dirty and do some work then probably not a good choice for you. The chicken is soo good it's marinated in sauce and sprinkled peanuts on top - this dish comes with cucumbers, cabbage, diced carrots, bean sprouts and some noodles. There are three dipping sauces to choose from which is awesome if you're a diverse sauce person haha 6. Fish and Chips - the fish is never dark brown which I love because it tells me how old the oil is that they're deep frying in. Generous servings for sure - a little on the salty side but no regrets 7. Chicken Marsala - love this one, chicken is tender, a little heavy on the sauce for me but overall super tasty. 8. Bang Bang chicken and shrimp - love this asian dish, again a little on the salty side but lots of flavour 9. White Chicken Chili - good for cooler days - not too much rice which my boyfriend appreciates (he hates rice). We tried the Vietnamese Summer Rolls once - omg TERRIBLE. I might be biased because I grew up eating home made vietnamese salad rolls but these are gross - I don't know if it's because it has mushrooms in it or if it's just the combination of stuff inside..... Now for my favourite cheesecakes: 1. 30 year anniversary cake - if you like tuxedo, or chocolate, or just plain heaven in your mouth this is the one!!!!! 2. Oreo Dream Extreme - it's got real oreos in it.....embedded in the cheesecake.... enough said! 3. Craig's Crazy Carrot - I'm a carrot cake enthusiast so this one really hits the spot for me, it also doesn't contain raisins/cranberries which is a plus for me I feel like these just ruin the carrot cake haha 4. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle - this one is definitely on the sweeter side for me (obviously they're all super rich and sweet) but I think it's the white chocolate that makes this one even sweeter. Still delicious but I'm more of a chocolate person than fruit. Also love the dinner rolls they bring out before your meal - I always have to remind myself not to get full off of these. There's the regular white bread and then there's this magical "chocolate" bread. Would recommend everyone trying this if you're in DT Seattle - you will be hooked! Just don't read the nutritional information otherwise you won't be able to eat anything here hahah
(4)Yvonne L.
Normally Cheesecake Factory has excellent food and service. This time food quality was awful. I ordered a Pear Endive salad. It had no pears and and the lettuce was wilted. My raspberry lemonade was too sweet. My husband ordered a Cobb salad. He received a chopped salad that looked like it had been prepared hours ago. The lettuce was wilted, it had no crunch at the lettuce looked almost grey. On a positive note we told our server we were in a hurry and she was able to get our food out too us quickly.
(2)Suryaprakash V.
Had the eggplant parmesan. It was mouth-slurpingly delicious! Couldn't eat the entire dish. Had to box some of it. Amazed by the variety of food they have. Will surely go there again!
(5)Sara T.
Not much to say other than I LOVE their cheesecake. The location is kind of a pain in the butt, but I'm not from the area either so maybe it's just me.
(5)Ati B.
I know that this place is the Red Robin of upper-class dining but it really is consistent. The menu is daunting but that just means there is something for everyone. My meal did come out cool- not hot. I just feel that if I'm paying $20 for a plate of food, it should be steaming. I told my server (Julia G. was awesome!) and before she walked away with the plate the manager was at our table. They comped my dish and a beer. There were lots of apologies which was perfect. I am very interested in coming back for their happy hour. There are a ton of options for $5 and increasing to no more than $6.95. Well done Cheesecake Factory!
(4)Heather K.
Meh, this is a refined Denny's. Ultimately, the food was pretty good (not amazing). Prices were $14-$20 during lunch but the portions were HUGE. You can order anything you're in the mood for (asian, mexican, italian, burgers, etc). Cheesecake was also pretty good with some amazing selections.
(3)Rachel S.
Okay, the cheesecake IS delicious. My friend pre-ordered a cake for her birthday. We went in and ordered it, she paid, they said it'd be ready the next day and to come in and just give them our name... Next day rolls around and I go to pick it up. The guy tells me that they have it, and he has a receipt that says it's paid for...but won't give me the cake, because I have no proof of purchase....what?! If that's your protocol, please let everyone know ahead of time! The manager came over and we got the cake, but it was just a hassle and didn't have to be. We were late for our dinner reservation, so thanks for that. The dude at the cheesecake counter was an ass, when he didn't have to be. Guess I'm learning that customer service means something different here in Seattle. My tip, if you're pre ordering a cake...keep the receipt on you!
(3)Mike B.
Honestly maybe the busiest place I have ever seen. Wow lineups over an hour but the food never disappoints.
(5)Sara B.
I think this is one of the few chains the MR and I go to. Why? B/c it is stable...the same across the country. Short on time and such, hit up this place and it will be exactly what you expected.
(3)Andrew W.
Is what it is. They work fast, get you anything you need or want and do it with a smile. Very dependable when you are short on time or options.
(4)Jakie S.
There were 18 of us from work, and the restaurant was very accommodating to us. I had the salmon salad, dirty Tito martini, and all was delicious! I'd recommend the place.
(5)Rashawnda H.
I LOVE this location in downtown. The chef is magnificent and puts love into every dish. The servers are professional on every level. When it's busy depending on how many is in your group. Mines is two the longest you have to wait is 15-20mins.
(4)Christopher S.
Are you looking to get your entire Recommended Daily Allowance of calories in one sitting? Is your blood pressure or cholesterol dangerously low? Are you trying to speed up the progression towards type-2 diabetes? Well sheesh, do I have the place for you! It's entirely possible (and I am not exaggerating here) to consume upwards of 5,000 calories in a single meal at the Cheesecake Factory without even feeling like you're taking part in a competitive eating event. On a diet? Want to avoid Saturated Fats? You might want to try a kale salad from Whole Foods... as many of the Cheesecake Factory's entrees have upwards of 100g of saturated fat, which is around TEN TIMES the recommended daily value. It's nothing if not impressive - I'm simply amazed at how much fat (I mean flavor?) CF can pack into their dishes. Let me put this in perspective for you... a healthy, active, adult male needs between 2,200 and 3,000 calories a day to maintain weight. This means that I (a healthy, active adult male who exercises) could conceivably eat at the Diabetes (I mean Cheesecake) Factory once every two days in between CrossFit workouts and consume enough calories (and WAY too much sugar and fat) to stay at his weight. The food isn't great but it isn't bad, either. The pasta is usually overcooked and dry (too long under a heat lamp makes the noodles hard again, chef CF) and everything is fried and stuffed with cheese. Now this isn't a bad thing, but if I'm going to shoot the moon on my caloric, fat and sugar intake, I'm going to do it somewhere where the food is absolutely TO DIE FOR. Why waste a heart attack on mediocre food? I will say their cheesecake is REALLY, EXTREMELY tasty. At 1500+ calories a slice, you'll be paying the price. But if good cheesecake is wrong, I don't want to be right. For someone with a crazy metabolism like me who can eat Phelpsian amounts of food (entire pizzas, pints of ice cream) without putting on an ounce, this place is fine. There are just so many other fun and reasonably priced restaurants downtown (if you need the familiarity of a chain, just go to Ruth's Chris)... I don't know why you'd go to this one.
(2)Jason J.
not much else to say other then is the cheesecake factory. this a factory they push you in and push you out as quickly as they can.
(2)Mark S.
5 stars for staff, 4 stars for food, 3 stars for price. Short wait for a Sunday dinner around 5:30pm. We had the Grilled Rib Eye steak, it was done to perfection and a salad. The bad part is that I was so full after the steak I didn't have room for any cheese cake. Looking at the selections on the way in and out, you could not go wrong with any of their deserts. Oh well maybe next time I wont be a pig and save room for desert.
(4)Dori C.
I wish I could give more stars, since this was my birthday dinner gift. I would have left if I judged the whole restaurant by the greeter. I am a new Grand-mother, so I was very happy to take my 1mo old grand daughter out for the first time. We told the very smug greeter we had a party of four. She was trying to look over the counter to see what we were carrying and asked if we had a baby. Yes...okay? Rolled her eyes and informed us that we had a party of five and that the wait would be two hours...long pause and cold stare..."Do you want to wait?" Me: Yes (mimicking her cold stare). She handed me an electronic buzzer or pager? That was fine but her attitude wasn't. She obviously does not like her job or customers. The sitting area was packed. There were people waiting outside. We sat at the tables outside, which I'm assuming are for outside diners but has turned into an outside waiting area? It's not an attractive area to say the least. homeless people begging in front of the restaurant with trash laying around them, loud traffic everywhere, and customers who obviously look impatient. My daughter went in to use the bathroom and came out to inform us that there were several bussed tables but they weren't calling on anyone.Two ladies walked passed us and commented with disgust the same thing my daughter had just told me. I was hoping the wait would be worth it. Our name was called after an hour of waiting. Our host was running a marathon to our table as we followed. He was there and then he wasn't...no pleasantries and a rushed smile. He wasn't rude or anything...just very rushed. I got the feeling of being cattle herded. Our server was really nice. I wish I got her name. She was very pleasant, and yet there was still the sense that it was busy and the staff was stressed out. The food: I ordered the jambalaya Cajun shrimp and chicken. It was delicious...tender chicken and shrimp over spinach mixed with regular fettuccine pasta. Our server checked on us appropriately and seemed to be more relaxed. She brought me out a birthday desert and the staff sang "Happy Birthday" with some customers chiming in. Our server really made my experience pleasant for the moment. I would categorize my experience a bummer due to: The greeter The noise and wait experience outside The hustle hustle get these customers in and out experience Would I visit again? Probably not. It's not my favorite place. The Cheesecake Factory in San Diego, CA is better. This location was kind of a disappointment. I think the staff can do more by adding some better customer service skills.
(2)Ashleigh M.
Do I even need to explain??? Pasta, cheesecake...it's all perfect! Could I love this place anymore? Im aaaaaalways satisfied!!
(5)Kelsey L.
Ahhhh the Cheesecake Factory in downtown Seattle is the most breathtaking restaurant I have ever eaten at! The beautiful chandeliers and gorgeous paintings give me the urge to go to Greece or somewhere European-like. Although, since this is a downtown restaurant, often times this setting can be very intense/packed by events and tourists which means you have to wait standing up to be seated, and sometimes you may have to wait up to an hour depending on how busy they are and what day you choose to go on. When I came here for dinner I came at a very hectic time since there was an event just ending across the street at the Washington State Convention Center. The wait took about 45 minutes, and we had to stand and wait since all the seats were taken. There were a lot of pushy and impatient people that night since so many people were also waiting to be seated so that they could eat. The service from our waiter was absolutely awesome! He was very enthusiastic and put a positive spin on our very hectic surrounding. For the food, I ordered the Miso Salmon for$19.95, which is an average price when eating at the Cheesecake Factory. My order comes with fresh marinated miso salmon served with snow peas, white rice and a delicious sweet miso sauce. The salmon was super delicate and tender, it melted right in my mouth! The miso sauce gave the salmon a sweet soft hint to it and the snow peas and white rice were a great combination with the taste of this particular salmon. I would have to say I indulged myself with the flavors of the salmon and Id go back anytime and order the same thing. I overall give this particular Cheesecake Factory a 3 out of 5 because their service definitely adds some classiness to this busy restaurant yet their wait time and hectic surrounding was a little too much for me and is not the place I would go if I wanted to relax and enjoy my meal.
(3)Peggy R.
My son and I came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - well-decorated and a nice atmosphere. Service was friendly -- we were greeted by a super sweet hostess and our waiter was amazing. That's where the goodness ended and mediocrity ensued. I started out with an appetizer of spring rolls. They arrived and were rubbery on the outside with very little flavor. The dipping sauce was okay, but didn't make up for the cold mess that was those rolls. I also ordered a turkey burger that was yummy, but too small for the price. My son ordered a Mac & Cheese burger; but he didn't like it at all. He ended up giving it to a homeless guy. He ate two bites of it and said it made him feel sick. We may come back for dessert, but I think regular food is not going to happen.
(2)Tl W.
I love cheesecake and what better place to get the best cheesecake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I've now been here several times just for a decent place to enjoy a dessert with a friend of mine and is totally worth it every time. The cheesecake came quickly and was delicious! we both had the white chocolate blueberry cheesecake and it was amazing as always! I will definitely be back when in downtown and in the mood for dessert again. I highly do recommended this place.
(4)Shannon L.
Shout out to Taylor for being one of the best waiters ever, and indulging our indecision and silly questions. Also, as a vegetarian, I love the variety of options. The warm asparagus and egg salad is my go to favorite. And their free bread is an excellent addition. :)
(4)James M.
Delicious! Clearly the center of the Cheesecake Universe! We walked in after 9:20 pm to order to go, and the Cheesecake Factory was slammed. SRO inside and outside the entrance. The employees did an amazing job, and it was interesting to watch them taking care of business amid the milling chaos of the crowded lobby. By 10 we were back in our suite (we're staying at the Camlin, two blocks away) with our two Boston House Salads (they call it an "Appetizer Salad," but it is huge, with Boston Lettuce (where I grew up, we called it Butter or Bibb Lettuce -- love the sweet flavor and tender texture) topped with bacon, egg, blue cheese and ranch dressing / $8.95), Crispy Crab Bites (little crab-cake balls with ... mayonnaise? / $6.95 for six small balls) and Fried Macaroni & Cheese (crispy crumb coated macaroni and cheese balls on a to-die-for creamy marinara sauce / $9.95 for four big balls). And let me say, the Cheesecake Factory has the best to go packaging in the known world, using bags designed to allow large containers to lie flat. Everything stays put. I love that attention to detail! A solid Four-Star meal, and an additional Star for the hard work of the exceptional Cheesecake Factory Staff!
(5)Alex T.
The Sunday wait during brunch is ridiculous! They don't take reservations. Good thing the food is plentiful and delicious. I ordered the Santa fe salad with extra dressing making my meal 2000 delicious calories. Goodbye sexy pants. I'm a huge fan if their rye bread. Service is OK. I always hope I'll get jb but he hasn't been around lately. It's the new Sunday zoo...Seriously.
(4)Irving W.
In a nutshell: really good food for a touristy restaurant. The hot wings were spicy and savory. The pizza had a crisp crust and fresh ingredients for toppings. The Greek salad was authentic (no lettuce). Even the bread they brought was soft and fresh. The cheesecake was off the chart decadent. They had at least 20 different ones to choose from. I splurged and shared the Oreo one with me son and it was delicious.
(4)Rocket H.
Way too salty for me. I have been here twice and both times the food was too salty. To be honest their food isn't mine kind of food anyway. However I know a lot of people like heavy food. And large sugary desserts.
(2)Shawn G.
Very polite people. Professional waiter. Food was very good ate so much i felt like i was going to explode. I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, it was cooked very well. Had some cheesecake after the meal of course to top it all off. I left stuffed and satisfied.
(4)Beth H.
Visited on a very busy Saturday night. Had to wait about an hour for a 2-top, as they do not take reservations. Thankfully, the weather was perfect. Portions were huge, the dining area was massive, as were the cheesecake slices. Packed up two slices to go since we were so stuffed from dinner. I loved the Carlton salad but with any fresh ingredients there is a chance for stowaways. I found a dead fly in among the veggies, covered in dressing. The manager promptly visited, apologized and comp'ed my salad. The waiter was very attentive and efficient. Very loud and a lot of birthday parties going on around us.
(4)Megan R.
I like the cheesecake factory. Do I love it? No. But I like it and I have no complaints about this place. The bee/friend and I usually stop in here, before a concert @ the paramount. We grab a few appetizers and drinks. I really like their strawberry martini. It's sweet, but not too sweet and strong but not too strong. A perfect balance between the two :) Plus, what's not to like here?? They have a HUGE menu!! I'm sure everyone, can find at least one thing, they will like here. The have small bites, then appetizers, salads, burgers, steaks, pastas, seafood and dessert and moooore I'm sure. We usually stick to small bites and appetizers b/c those are usually plenty, if you get two or three. Today we were in Bellevue, looking to watch the end of the USA vs Belgium game. So we parked at Bell-Square and there was Cheesecake so we walked right in and took a seat at the bar. We were greeted right away and got our drinks started. Usually, food takes a minute (on our part) but we were pretty hungry so we ordered the boston salad and miso salmon. We have ordered both these items in the past, and have been pleased. Today the salad was a little light on the dressing, so it either needed more dressing or salt BUT the lettuce is soooo good!! So fresh and so green! I love that in a salad. BUUUUUT the best part, was definitely the miso salmon. It just melts in your mouth and the sauce, compliments it just perfectly. I would definitely recommend ordering this! Soooo why do people not like this place? I don't know, it is a chain, servers are just servers, with not much personality and the food is just basic. BUT hey, they get the job done, in a good way! I've never had bad service here, the food is good! I don't have HIGH expectations but for the most part, I always leave satisfied here annnd don't even get me started on that cheesecake. I am not one to order dessert but 9 out of 10 times, I will order strawberry cheesecake here and it is just amazing. Today was that one time, that I didn't but normally I would. Soooo if you want to come somewhere with a HUGE menu, amazing dessert and good service, then I would recommend coming here. I've never had a bad experience here and will continue coming in the future :) :)
(4)The J.
Great Service. Fantastic food. I ordered the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta because of other reviews here on yelp abs it did not disappoint! Very good portion and great flavor. My wife who isn't s fan of spicy things jokingly called it one of the best dishes I've ordered! She was jealous. Not to spicy, very rich flavor. Topped it off with raspberry lemon cheese cake, great choice.
(5)Julia C.
Typical American restaurant for the most part. The cheesecake? Pretty delicious. So i'd recommend heading over for dessert after you grabbed a better dinner elsewhere.
(3)William P.
Only complaint is there are way too many choices. Not a bad problem to have. This was my first time here, not what I expected. Very nice decor, the food was great. We sat by the window and people watched. Our waiter was Brad K. He was fantastic, treated us like family, the good family way:-) This is the first time I've seen Shepard's Pie on the menu. The lunch portion was huge. I was told the regular serving is much bigger! I can't imagine! Also had the caramel pecan turtle cheese cake. Best cheese cake I've ever had. I will definitely be back!
(5)Ari B.
My husband dine here and there.. the server was ok. He gave us what we wanted. But we barely saw him and my husband's rice mold was hard as a rock - stale. But that's a kitchen issue. Every employee that walked passed us was not happy it was on their face including the female manager as she stomped back and forth passed us. Except the hostess staff they were extremely nice and warm and welcoming.. cudos to the bartender who made my Georgian Peach.. saved the entire dinner.. it made up for the burned club. Over salted fries that was enedible and rose my blood pressure later that night which brings me here writing this review... this cheese cake is ok. Wished had a better experience. It's one of the few chain restaurants my husband and I can stand to eat at/in..
(3)Geoff L.
Service was lack-luster at best. To start, our appetizer was served lukewarm, and was very bland. I ordered the 4 cheese pasta with chicken, and in turn got a dish that tasted like a TV dinner. Absolutely no flavor in the chicken. I will not be back.
(1)David E.
I know that Seattle does not like chain restaurants, but there are some good things about some of them and Cheesecake Factory deserves a write up for their happy Hour alone. We went there the other day after being disappointed with a Happy Hour I was looking forward to. The Happy Hour menu here is great, everything was good and portions were amazing. Add that to the great cocktails and I will be back chain or no chain. Did I mention the bartender was excellent?
(5)Archana B.
Great ambience!! Better than other outlets I've been to. Loved the cheesecake of course. Very inspiring vegetarian burger with a brown rice patty - but not as tasty as we expected. The flatbread was good but I've had better for the price. The wait for our seat was also very acceptable - 15min, but the waiting area could've been better.
(3)Renard L.
Worst cheesecake Factory ever, after my meal and my chocolate cheesecake 10 to 20 minutes later I was throwing up everywhere. I have not thrown up in 10yrs. My wife said it was probably food poisoning or a very old cheesecake. Don't waste your $ only if you want to get sick.
(1)Laura F.
We had the best experience today. Leanna S was our server and she was absolutely incredible!! All of our meals were perfect and we did not have a want for anything at all. She really took care of us and I would love to come back and have her wait on us again and again!!
(5)Joan S.
Tonight I went with my friend Cindy to the cheesecake factory at 5 PM the hostess sat us In a booth . The waitress her name was Sarah she had only been serving people for two weeks and she was as sharp as tack! She was extremely friendly not pushy followed up with us to were three times what we had our dinner She explained the food offered us bread and butter and was a complete joy I had the barbecue salad with fried chicken and my friend had the pizza and both were delicious I would go back in a second. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal at the cheesecake factory Joan
(5)Chelsea Lynn B.
if you come on a weekend or after a very big event, expect a long wait. I can't stand how some of these reviews talk about a long wait on a weekend. helloooooo dummy!!!!! it's SUPPOSED to be busy. smh. anyway, each time I've came to Seattle to visit my boyfriend, the Cheesecake Factory was always the spot. every time we come in, it's pretty good. nothing to complain about. we come in, tell them our names, and it's usually 5-10 minutes until we get seated. unless it's the weekend, I would expect 15-20. maybe 30. we're pretty lenient. anyway, once we get seated, the waiter/waitress asks what would you like to drink, comes back with the drinks and some bread and asks you what would you like to eat. my boyfriend and I always get the calamari. the last one we went (January 17, 2015), the calamari came out and it was super fresh and hot and delicious!!! I love their calamari, especially with fresh squeezed lemon on top. my boyfriend orders a shrimp scampi and a steak Diane medium rare and I order a steak Diane medium well. see? no wonder why we're together. anyway, the food comes out and is cooked to perfection. I love my steak with A1 sauce but even without it, the sauce on the steak Diane is pretty good itself along with the mashed potatoes. I'm more of a baked potato girl, but the mashed potatoes that come with the entrée is delicious! oh and the strawberry lemonade is always on fleek. if I feel like munching on some cheesecake, I'd go with the original. sucks that it's the closest to the New York cheesecake, but hey. I can't change the menu. the only reason for the four stars is because I hate when waiters/waitresses switch in the middle of helping us. ugh, if you're gonna go on your break or whatever while you're helping us, don't bother serving us at all.
(4)David H.
We visited the Cheesecake Factory on a very busy day. There was a big football game happening that day (Seahawks won) and so we knew anywhere we went would be a wait. We were told it would be 40 mins, it ended up being just around 30mins. We have been to a Cheesecake Factory (Las Vegas in Caesar's Palace) before so we knew what to expect. Our eyes beat out our stomachs so we ordered an appetizer, breaded (and fried) zucchini, avocado and portabella mushroom. It came with 2 dipping sauces, mayo/chipotle and a ranch sauce. The flavor of the veggies was ok, but a little greasy. If you follow me you will know we are vegetarian and one of my pet peeves is that we usually have to order a boring salad, veggie burger or pasta with tomato sauce. Although our choices were in those line the flavor combinations were not boring. I ordered the Santa Fe Salad with Portabella Mushroom (grilled) instead of Chicken. The salad came out cool and crisp but the mushrooms nicely grilled and warm The size of this salad was HUGE! Very tasty!! I could not finish the entire thing and even shared some with my partner. My partnered ordered the Evelyn Everything Pasta. I had a few bites and we both found it delicious! I cannot remember the name of the pasta shape, but they looked like trumpets or even flowers... We did not order desserts although tempted... our eyes had caught up with our stomachs. Our order came to $40... it was a great deal!
(4)Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: The first time I learned of the Cheesecake Factory was from my sister, Mojgan, years ago. It became my go-to spot in Seattle when the Cheesecake Factory first opened downtown, because of the plethora of options and variety of foods available for large parties with differing tastes. Type of cuisine: A typical chain establishment, with a variety of options including pizzas, salads, burgers, and pastas in flavors inspired by Mexico, Italy, North America, etc. Ambiance: Usually a large establishment, with high ceilings, this downtown Seattle restaurant is no different. Booths and chair-table seating (in the bar as well) can be found in dark wood with glass ornamentation throughout the venue. Music plays in the background, sometimes loudly, as the hustle and bustle of restaurant spaces can be heard and felt. Patrons are not shy to speak to their dining companions aloud, but rarely do conversation topics make it to the neighboring tables. What I ordered: On this trip, four of us dined at the restaurant and shared three dishes, in addition to the free bread and butter served to us upon seating. The two, large appetizers we selected were the hot spinach and cheese dip, made with spinach, artichoke hearts, shallots, garlic and a mixture of cheeses, served bubbly hot with tortilla chips and salsa. The Factory nachos, crisp tortilla chips covered with melted cheeses, guacamole, sour cream and salsa with spicy chicken. For something a little healthier, yet large enough to serve four, we enjoyed the barbeque ranch chicken salad served with avocado, tomato, grilled corn, black beans, cucumber and romaine all tossed with barbeque ranch dressing and topped with crispy fried onion strings for crunch. What I loved: I loved the sourdough bread, the hot, very cheesy spinach dip and the flavorful salad. The crispy onion strings added texture and taste, as they were prepared with thin red onion slices. Why I loved it: The portions are huge and the food consistently good. You know what you are going to get at the Cheesecake Factory, where everything tastes the same from Seattle, to Las Vegas, from Orange County to Bellevue. Cost: Average to high ($9-$20 per entree)
(3)Brad D.
I still like this place! I took my family here on December 20th before Santa pictures, and once again, my family of six had a great time! Very friendly staff, great menu choices, especially for folks with special dietary needs. Treats for the kids without breaking the bank. Getting there at opening (11 a.m. I believe) was helpful. You're not going to wait for a table and you can free up the rest of your day for shopping downtown.
(4)Michael C.
This location was fast and efficient. The food is all spot on for Cheesecake factory. My server was super helpful and the food came out fast.
(4)Annette L.
The wait can be a bit much on the weekend but the location is great for downtown activities. Get something to share and your money will go further and your waistline will thank you. Great service, great atmosphere every time.
(4)Jasmine C.
I love the variety of the Cheesecake Factory's entree and dessert menus. Favorite dish so far is the salmon with mash potatoes(: I recommend this place to dine in. Service was ok.
(3)Yen N.
My friend Faiz took me here on a Friday night. It was super crowded, so we had to wait 30 minutes for the table. We were too busy talking to each other so we didn't feel like the wait was that long. I had the lemon herb roasted chicken, and it was très délicieux. The foods came out pretty fast. I also had my regular Banana cream cheesecake. Everything was lovely. As a matter of fact, I drove all the way from Olympia and ate here 3 days in a row.
(5)Jay M.
The service was great. Our server (Maria H) was VERY attentive and helpful. I can say that I typically always have a good experience when visiting CF locations. Iced tea 2.95 Mac & Jack African Amber 7.25 Chicken and mushroom lettuce wrap 5.95 Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp 17.95 (excellent dish, my fave) $34.10 + tax
(4)Amber A.
I am disappointed our visit today. J loved her burger but I found bacon in both my VEGGIE BURGER and garden salad. They comped a dessert, which was nice. They were super busy so everything took a very long time. 2.5 hrs total, wait time to get a table was under 10mins though. Not worth it to us to go back, sorry guys.
(2)Ruth T.
We saw the Cheesecake Factory outside our hotel window and decided to give it a go. Our dinner experience was epic! We started with the Chinese chicken salad. It was huge, most important, it was incredible. The dressing was so tasty. For pupus, we had the potato tots and crispy crab bites. The potato tots were a surprise, filled with a cheesy cream and bacon filling. The crab bites are real crab:). For our entree, we shared the chicken piccata. OMG it was really good! I love chicken piccata and this one was done to perfection. The chicken was moist and tender. The sauce was so tasty with the capers and lemon. Hats off to the chef and our server, Leelee who provided the best service and atmosphere. We had an amazing experience and will definitely return!
(5)Jean W.
I go to Seattle for everything unhealthy! American food being notoriously packed with ingredients not even legal in Canada, it sure makes for some tasty (and bloating) day trip! Thanks to American Pop Culture, I have heard of the Cheesecake factory. Coming down to Seattle, I wanted one thing only: Cheesecake! Holy Selection! My friends and I may or may not have been already bloating and stuffed from meandering around Pike Place Market, but we still had room for cheesecake! (There's ALWAYS Room for Cheesecake!) Restaurant Deserts = Yay!
(3)Lauren D.
Convenient but very chain restaurant feeling. Their food is decent but I would highly recommend looking for menu items that require fresh ingredients.
(2)David C.
So a random individual gave me a compliment that was actually an insult telling me my grammar sucked and that I should go back to elementary school and that my review was confusing. Here is my response to his insult. If people can't comprehend words even if they are misspelt maybe they need to go back to their fundamental writing skills to learn how to read and write kid language perhaps. Try this then Mr. Charles B. Okay, you go get a pasta meal you could slip and potentially fall from with from all the oil in it. (Is that clear in thought?) If you put your white linen handkerchief on the floor and mere brush it on the ground there before picking it up you will end up throwing it away from all the dirt it suddenly attracted from glancing on the ground. (Is that clear in thought?) If you lean against a wooden pillar next to where you're eating you run the risk of smelling like sugar and alcohol from the residue overwhelming left on your clothes. (Is that clear in thought?) Why would you recommend someone to a place like that? If I need to further provide clarification about my concerns here please let me know and I can break it down even more for you since I guess you need metaphorical references to comprehend the my issues looking at your own reviews you have posted.
(1)Michael H.
This location did not disappoint. On a Friday night, we walked in and were seated immediately with no wait. Our waiter was friendly and vigilant in refilling our drinks and bread supply. The atmosphere and food were the expected Cheesecake Factory quality. I would visit this restaurant again should we return to the Downtown Seattle area on vacation.
(4)Bridget C.
This is one of the better locations we've been to, as they seem exceptionally skilled at handling heavy traffic due to their location straight across from the convention center. We wandered in and hoped for the best, as it was the busiest day of Comicon and the place was absolutely packed. We got a buzzer but somehow managed to slip in at the bar. We were able to order from the full menu and even though it was slammed our food came out hot and in decent time. And even though the wait staff were swamped they were still friendly and good natured, this location is always a pleasure to go to and the food is always good.
(5)Devin T.
I'll have you all know that The Cheesecake Factory will always serve great dishes and a big portion of food. That is always guaranteed...however, customer service to me plays a big role in how I write my reviews. That is why I gave the Pike St. Cheesecake Factory a two start out of five. I've eaten here two times and of those two times we were always rushed out. They would check up on us every so often and asked us if we wanted a box when we seriously just got our food! I'm paying $20-$40 for this meal, let me enjoy my time. Bottom line: Poor customer service.
(2)Bruce F.
We were in Seattle with the two older grandkids Christmas looking and shopping when we decided to stop in for dessert. Last year we took them for dinner and initially our Granddaughter protested thinking the food would be too fancy (lovely looking restaurant) but as we left after a great meal - she agreed it was fun and tasty. Today we just had dessert - each a different flavor of cheesecake and enjoyed tasting all of them. I did not enjoy the corner table but overall we had a great time - and yes it is on the expensive side but - the ambiance and great service makes it worth it.
(4)Wendy L.
Service was very friendly and attentive! Came here last night with a friend. My four cheese pasta was good, but not a standout dish. Also ordered a whisky smash which was delicious albeit a tad sweet (no complains from me though, I love a sweet cocktail). All in all, would suggest this place for a date as it does have that ambiance.
(4)Jakob M.
I've always left here satisfied with the price, portions, and palatability. It's always hoppin, and every time I've gone, there's been a wait of usually 20 minutes or more. There's not a lot to do that's within range of their buzzer thing while you're waiting other than the bar, although that's usually busy too. The atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing and the staff is really friendly. Ironically enough, while I'm a huge fan of cheesecake, I'm not too keen on this restaurant chain's recipe.
(4)Mike L.
Love this place... Try the chicken and biscuits, it doesn't disappoint!
(5)D.J. Y.
I wanted to be the 60th person to Yelp Ye Olde Cheesecake Factory, TA-DA!!! Personally, I like this place, while I don't like the prices or the fact I have to pay for parking. The environment, if you come early, is nice enough, much better than the Bellevue location in my opinion. The menu cracks me up, it so extensive that they have ads in it! By the way, if your menu is getting advertising supplements shouldn't your prices reflect that?? Just say'n.... The faux decor kinda makes me feel all gooey inside, I mean, I have to pay for parking and drive all the way into Downtown Seattle, heck, I'd better get some kind of eye candy to make the trip worth while. Food-wise, it's always been solid, nothing amazing, I tend to stay away from the "burgers" but my Pops has had a few and he enjoys them here. My personal favs are the pasta dishes and I had a French dip recently. It wasn't as good as my mom's, but really who could live up to that!! ;-) Service has always been attentive, but again, we ALWAYS go early on the weekends, for brunch/lunch, so I can't speak to the other horror stories I've read here on Yelp. It's Downtown, you pay for parking, did I mention that? And you'll have a nice slice of cheesecake to take home.....well, for a price....
(4)Boop B.
Came here for lunch with a group of friends around 2PM. The place looked jammed, and we were told it would be about 5 minutes. 2 minutes later, we were seated with the waitress asking us what to drink. Drinks came immediately, and she proceeded to ask us if we were ready. Orders for 4 people took about 15 minutes, with each other coming one at a time in 1 ~ 2 minute intervals. Before that, bread came nice and warm. I expected the atmosphere to not be as nice as this, seeing that we were just a bunch of teenagers anyway... But they served us well and were attentive with refills. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It was alright. The spiciness is only because of the Tabasco sauce in the sandwich... Nothing more. The meat wasn't crispy. It was soft and a bit dry. Overall, an okay burger for $12. The service was excellent. Love the atmosphere, but we had a booth behind the kitchen which was kind of loud. A few plates broke in the back, and there were just a lot of fuss. But being that we focused in our own conversations, it was alright.
(4)bernard f.
Typical corporate chain mentality on display here. Ordered a Manhattan rocks, comes with *waaaay* too much vermouth, bartender tries to convince me that I don't know how my favorite drink is made. Right, after ten years of ordering this, he thinks he is the first one to get it right? If I am overpaying (and you definitely are here) I expect to at least get adequate service. The extra star is because they do their edemame well.
(2)Logan V.
Uninspired American food, long wait times but a generally nice atmosphere. Watch out for 9:30pm, when they turn the lights down low (extra romance?). Great for groups, because they are built to handle it. The extra star comes from the de-freaking-licious cheesecake. My favorite is Lemon Raspberry Cream, which is light (for cheesecake!) and has a tart raspberry sauce that is delicious with the cheesecake. I'm not a chocoholic, but their Blueberry White Chocolate cake is very good, as well.
(3)Amanda W.
Able to get a party of 4 with no reservations in 5 minutes on a Friday night at 6pm, unheard of. I always have a great time at the cheesecake factory. I had the pizza margarita and my hubby had the pad Thai pasta. Both of our meals were very good. The cheesecake is always good and the waiter was always refilling our water glass. Was this the best food I had, nope. However, it is good for big groups and the prices vary so even your frugal friends can find something here.
(3)Evan D.
Gigantic menu but the food was blah. Under our table was lots of food from the previous customers. Serving staff were eccentric. No prices on the menu for mixed drinks.
(1)Kristin C.
Overall I am a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. I just HATE this location. Its always busy, and they don't take reservations. So you can't get in on a Saturday night, cuz its like a 2 hour wait. For anyone who has read my previous reviews, I hate waiting for food. Well, for anything really. The food is good though. I am not a fan of how huge the menu is though. There are just way too many choices. For a first timer, a menu this size is just daunting. And I have always thought that less is more. At least that's what Food Network tells me. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich. It is huge, greasy, and delicious! When first looking at the menu you would think they are expensive, but based off the amount of food you get, its actually really cheap. I would definitely not suggest going for desserts and drinks though, that can get a bit pricey. I love their cheesecake too. My boyfriend and I can never decide on a piece to share though, so we just order 2 pieces and take home left overs. Its like 3 desserts in 1. Luckily, we both love the chicken sandwich, so we can share that, which justifies ordering cheesecake.
(3)Lindsay P.
Cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory: ALWAYS GOOD Appetizers from the Cheesecake factory: AMAZING- really recommend the avacado egg rolls and the crab and cream cheese wontons. SOOO GOOD. Dinners from the Cheesecake factory: not worth your time. Their menu is MASSIVE so if you have a hard time making up your mind you are going to spend at least an hour perusing the menu. I went here with my husband and Mother and law and it was a disaster because she can't eat anything; she's not eating meat, can't have sesame oil, can't have anything with small bits when digested... and can't have soy. So you mean she can't eat anything? Pretty much. The servers don't know what is in the dishes so they have a hard time directing you; she ended up getting a salad where the dressing had sesame oil in it, as well as edamame (which is soy beans, if you weren't aware) on it. She had to send it back and didn't realize the dressing was sesame until it came back without the edamame. Usually when I come here my husband and I share two or three appetizers and get a piece of cheesecake each to take home- the cheesecake usually lasts for at least two or three days. Bill when we have appetizers and chesecake- about $50 if we don't drink. I haven't been here since I've turned 21 and been able to get a drink so I don't know if they have a good happy hour or not. Bill when we have dinner and cheesecake to take home? Nearly $100, even without soda. Great place to drop in for the appetizers and cheesecake to take home, but you're going to wait at LEAST 30 min if not more, so make sure you're not on a time limit. Great thing is too, if you don't want to sit around and wait, and all you want is cheesecake, you can order it in their front bakery to go, without a wait for a table.
(3)Stella Y.
For being rude on the phone when I was asking about reservations. Okay, you don't take reservations. But you don't have to be nasty about it.
(2)Vince N.
"Long lines for much of the same" Cheesecake factories are always the same, always consistent, always busy, always looking like a Vegas buffet. The food is a step above your average chain restaurant. The menu offers and endless array of food. If you are not sure of where to eat,you are downtown, afraid to try something different and unique and need a bite for a decent price this place is not a bad choice.
(3)Janelle B.
I don't like chain restaurants. They are impersonal and rarely special. Everything has that mass-produced feel to it. And, in the heart of Seattle, surrounded by so many unique local flavors, it seems to especially be a travesty to waste your limited stomach space and dining hours on such a generic choice. With that said, however, the Cheesecake Factory actually isn't so bad, as chain restaurants go. If you must dine at such a place, better Cheesecake Factory than, say, a place like Olive Garden. Cheesecake Factory is one of the few restaurants that gets pasta right. Almost without fail, whenever I order a pasta dish from any other restaurant, they find a way to mess it up. But I've ordered pasta at Cheesecake Factory several times, and it is always delicious and flavorful. This alone justifies the venture into generic chain-dom. I like their lunch menu. Cheesecake Factory dinners are huge, I never finish them. So, the smaller lunch portions are perfect (and usually still too large to be finished), and they are also much more affordable. The server was inattentive. He forgot my water, spilled food on someone else, and messed up our bill. But, what are the chances you'll get the same server as me? Not that great. Don't let it dissuade you. Just...you're in Seattle...there are so many other, better choices nearby! Why go for the safe and familiar, with so many better options waiting to be sampled? (of course, this begs the question - why did *I* choose the 'safe and familiar' when I could have gone somewhere more local? Well, because that's the location my friends chose to meet up. 'Nuff said.)
(4)Nancy C.
I promised the little one cheesecake - so after our show, I got 3 pieces to go - it took about 10 minutes to get it and it was $23! The cheesecake was just ok - I'm sure I could have bought a whole one somewhere that was fantastic for less than that. Actualy, Trader Joe's has a pretty good one for less than $10. I've always found their food to be overpriced and not so good. The only thing I actually like is the Chinese Chicken Salad which isn't to bad.
(2)Nikki I.
Great location! Great food! Great experience! The fried macaroni and cheese was amazing. This chain really needs to reconsider their lighting scheme...too dark!
(4)Ferdmeister V.
This place never disappoints me, always a sure thing when you eat here. The food is great no matter which one you go to. Within walking distance from the hotels in downtown so not a bad walk after a large dinner.
(4)Banana M.
I love cheesecake and where better to get the best cheese cake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I have been 2 different Cheesecake factory and both times were great! There was a bit of a wait for a table, but the good food and dessert was totally worth the wait. I got the Ahi tuna and my boyfriend got a pasta dish. The food came quickly and was delicious! When dessert came, we got the peanut butter cheesecake and it was amazing! Definitely want to come back here when I get a chance! Highly recommended.
(5)l b.
Wow! Very surprised that a chain restaurant had such unique and delicious food! We went on weekday evening so there was no wait. The ambiance is a bit more upscale than I'm used to, yet I was still comfortable. The server was attentive, not annoying, and helpful. The food presentation was aesthetically pleasing. We started with 2 appetizers which were plenty to fill us both up. I've had better Crab Wontons so I recommend against them here. The Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes should not be missed! These are to die for. They are not traditional Southern style as I expected and thank God seeing as how I don't even like corn bread. They were sweet and garnished with a avocado, sour cream and a distinctive green salsa. Being that my date had eyes bigger than his stomach we had an entree still to come despite our full bellies. I wasn't even considering eating any of it because I was uncomfortably full at this point, but after trying one bite I couldn't not eat a few more bites. It was a spaghetti pasta with a light white wine sauce with shrimp and peas. Overall, a great restaurant if you're okay with the big and glamorous atmosphere.
(3)Lala L.
Stopped by on a Saturday night around five (I'm usually not this stupid) with my husband and two cousins, nine and four to celebrate the four year old's birthday. After a wait of 45 minutes, along with one meltdown, we were seated. Our waitress was a gem, she was super friendly, and went the extra mile to give the four year old some extra attention. It was really nice to see that they've added a kid's menu, as this is definitely a family restaurant. As most know, the portions are big and tend to be salty, so be sure to have tons of water on hand, and don't try to take it all down in one sitting. We ordered pizza and chicken tenders for the kids, the caramel chicken for my husband, and I had the pear and blue cheese pizzette. The thing about The Cheesecake Factory is that they rock at doing a thousand different dishes at a mediocre level. So I can say the adults full but not so satisfied. We also ordered a slice of fudge cake that the staff delivered with a candle while singing happy birthday.The four year old FLIPPED out and love that. Tips: The pizzette's are an EXCELLENT value at a little under $5 and are more than filling as a dinner portion. Great place to take loud toddlers and kids as the overall noise level with drown out any foolishness that may be going on at your table.
(3)Jennifer L.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: My second visit to the Cheesecake Factory because one of my friends had convinced me that I probably went on a bad day. It was really busy today -- long waiting line. Waited 20 (or so) minutes to get seated. Not that big of a deal. :) I didn't get a chance to order because the server assumed my friend ordered for me when in fact he ordered a bunch just for himself. I wasn't too terribly hungry, so I only ordered the tiramisu (hopefully this time it would be better). Guess what? I'm having diarrhea right now. :( =============================== I humbly entered the tall-ceiling restaurant last Sunday with two peers. It was my first visit to the o'famous Cheesecake Factory. We approached the counter where the host wrote one of our names on the board. "It'll be around 10 minutes," he said, then looked away. We walked ourselves to the waiting area and waited. I looked around. We're the only people waiting! Oh! I see empty tables there and there and there and there! No idea. Five minutes past. Ten minutes past. Fifteen minutes past. Huh? We went to the counter and discovered the host was gone! "Have you guys been helped," said a lady behind us. "No. We've been waiting for almost twenty minutes and the host said it would only be ten. Now, he's no where to be found," one of my friends said. The lady checked the board and told us it would be another ten minutes. We waited...another fifteen minutes. "Chris!" a man cried. I've waited so long that I've forgotten my friend's name. Well, even he couldn't remember his own name when it was called. Luckily, we remember just in time before the host made us wait another 30 minutes. We were seated in one of the empty tables that I spotted earlier. :) Our server took our order, brought us our drinks and food, asked how we were doing, gave us the bill and a togo box. YaDaDa! Nothing interesting there. Our food took a while. It was only lukewarm when it finally came out. My friends ordered a pizza and I ordered the Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. The pizza looked cold and the cheese was not melty like when it comes out of a pizza box. My pasta looked dry. Not very appetizing and surely continued to ruin my experience. For that place to be called Cheesecake Factory, I really expected more to their cheesecakes and not just more whipped cream. The cheesecake I ordered was somewhat bland AND grainy. The tiramisu made one of my friends sick. I had a bite and tasted alcohol! I couldn't taste any of the goodness and yumminess that you should get from a tiramisu. All I tasted was alcohol. Great first impression. :(
(3)Jerry L.
Ok.. Class..Repeat after me. "I will not go to The Cheesecake Factory!" Yes. I went to The Cheesecake Factory for a going away party. The place was full of tourists and people who just don't know any better. The place was big, crowded and reminded me of a place in Vegas with the faux art. I ordered the Herb Crusted Salmon and boy.. was it herbie. Herbie to a point that I couldn't taste the salmon. The food was mediocre and pricey ($19.95). The service was good and that was the only good thing about this place. Ok.. Class is dismissed.
(1)Angela N.
SURPRISE, their fish + chips are actually pretty delicious! Would order it again. I also really like their country garden something-or-the-other salad; super fresh veggies all cut into tiny chopped-salad sizes. Service, while not particularly memorable, is always polite and prompt and willing to give me infinite minutes for reading their novel of a menu. Speaking of which, I actually LIKE that their menu is gigantic -- the Cheesecake Factory is not supposed to be some magical fine dining experience, it's comfort food at reasonable prices. Nothing screams comfort louder than a menu that offers you just about everything your little heart desires. For the longest time I was a devout fan of the classic + fresh strawberries, but I was recently persuaded to try the raspberry lemon... love. Lovelovelove. Even my adamantly-against-all-forms-of-cheese sisters love the raspberry lemon cheesecake, WOAH. My new favorite cheesecake. Things I recommend you avoid: -the mini corndogs (I've no excuses): I've had better storebought-frozen-then-nuked versions. Somehow these tasted a little... sour... ???? Happy thoughts happy thoughts happy thoughts. -their fruit daiquiris (strawberry and mango, particularly): This is neither fruit nor daiquiri. You deserve better. -french toast napolean (brunch item): Sort of tastes like a cross between a bad birthday cake and box-mix pancakes (lots of strawberries though). -broccoli cheddar soup: Powdery texture and mehhhh flavor. List to be updated as my wreck of a "ooh that sounds good" train continues chugging through the menu.
(4)Rudy W.
great place in downtown Seattle. not sure why Cheesecake always attract many patron. the food is not all that great and their prices is not all that cheap either. the decor is nice.
(3)Alli D.
Oh ick. First of all, don't get me started on how my friend, who was entertaining a first-time-Seattle-visitor-from-England, decided to take him HERE. I mean, really, there wasn't a more original option to choose? And don't get me started about the uncomfortably awkward server, who would unnerve you by repeating everything you said, and being waayyy too formal for a glorified Red Robin. And I can't even talk about the novel-slash-menu, filled with enticing-sounding dishes, but when you looked at the nutrition information you didn't even want to order a salad. Three days later, I'm still finding it difficult to form words due to the oil slick made in my mouth by the pasta I had. This is maybe the first time ever when I had three days worth of leftovers but haven't wanted to revisit the experience. And don't ask about the over-packaging they do when you have a doggie bag or order cheesecake to go. Huge containers, plus a plastic back to carry i home in? Not necessary. With all this stuff I can't talk about, there's not much I can say about the Cheesecake Factory. Err...the bathroom was nice?
(2)Akvile H.
I enjoy an occasional trip to the Cheesecake Factory because I have a huuuuge sweet tooth! Not only is Cheesecake one of my favorite treats, but they also have AMAZING tiramisu..my oh my! It's oOh soO good! The place is usually always packed, so try to avoid it weekend evenings but the food is good, servers have always been friendly, and the prices are alright, but a bit on the more expensive side. For a huge chain restaurant, it's really good and I haven't had anything bad off of the menu, but yet again, their menu is massive, it's like a book, full of advertisements, lol, so I can say that the small fraction of food I have tried, it has been good. I recommend it if you haven't been before or want to try some amazing desserts! Try and save some room after dinner for them or share with a friend! Good portion sizes.
(4)Sea A.
Caesar is great, and HUGE. firecracker salmon (appetizer) was fantastic and authentic. It came with an amazing sauce and a pile of red cabbage that just soaked it up. But I'm writing this because of the Hibachi Steak. C'mon! Nothing is that good. I can't even describe how good it was. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The asparagus tempura was awesome and the wasabi mashed potatoes were really creamy. I just can't say enough good things about our meal. Crazy good.
(5)Eric C.
Impossibly large menu with too many options. I rarely complain about having options, but it's always tough making a decision on what to eat because of the menu's expansive menu. Everything they make is decent, but I have yet to try something that made me want to come back for any particular reason. It's never been my first option when choosing a place to eat. A warning for light eaters... The portions are enormous. Oh and if you thought that dark and flavourful bread had chocolate in it, you were mistaken. It's made with molasses. Trust me, I asked.
(3)Shasta L.
I legitimately like The Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain. I order the same things every time, and while that might seem really boring...OK, it is really boring, but whatever. It's not like I go here for extraordinary cuisine or something. The menu is HUGE. They have burgers, pastas, steaks, fish, salads, pizzas, not to mention over two dozen kinds of cheesecakes. This is a place you can take the pickiest eaters to because they will be able to find something they want from the vast menu. This particular location can have over a 2-hour wait for a table, so I avoid it at all costs on the weekend. The service isn't memorable, in a good or bad way, but I'm only here for the crab wontons, crusted chicken romano, and Kahlua cheesecake every few months.
(3)Walla Walla M.
Just what our family needed after an exhausting day site seeing in Seattle. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. Perfect for my kids. All our meals were delish. My husband had some jambalaya dish that was to die for. Very good. We even visited the Cheesecake Factory a second time on our visit and once again had great food and service.
(4)Sarah M.
I'm not sure why but I keep receiving gift cards to come to this place. From friends, from family...everyone seems to think that I love this place when reality, it's really...meh. They've got one of the hugest menus I've ever seen in my life! It looks like a freaking novel! I've had some random things there before...thai pasta with chicken, some kind of stew or goulash, among a few other things. It's nothing to write home about...it's a chain restaurant that produces ridiculous quantities of food...what do you expect? It's edible though and usually pretty accomodating for large parties. If you are a cheesecake fan, I'd go there just for cheesecake. Or take the cheesecake home and box it up. One way or another, with the gigantic portions, there's no way you'll be able to consume a meal and cheesecake.
(3)Meng W.
I don't know why this restaurant only got a 3-star. Their food quality and service are excellent, and price is quite reasonable.
(5)Victoria T.
I can not be bothered to wait for a table at The Cheesecake Factory. I do not like the cheesecake. It's not my thing. I do, however, like the garlic noodles. I will order them from the take out counter. That's it. That mob of suburbanites in the city to party down at the chain restaurant before heading over to the AMC theater is just too much for me to handle.
(2)Sarah B.
Oh no a chain! Well yes, indeed, you are correct. But they are actually quite good for what they are. And this is coming from someone who really doesn't care for cheesecake. We came over as a group during PAX, which meant a wait of course but seriously, a 15 minute wait during a conference and at peak hours was not bad. Our server was perky and polite. But the menu, it's as insane as everyone as commented! Truly it's a task to make sense of it or to find something you would like. Then you need to be concerned about sizes. Since everything here is based on the scale that you are a 10 ft giant with a super fast metabolism. Yeah.... right..... And then you have that whole menu of cheesecake. Thankfully I can just skip that since it invokes nausea. The food however does not. Ordering the smaller sizes and appetizers was the way to go. Plenty to share and not too many leftovers. Overall, a good experience when you are stuck downtown. But expect tourists and waits.
(4)Vincent V.
This restaurant has a very dark mood lighting. Which would be great if I was a guy trying to get a hand job under the dining table and get away with it. I was on a first date with a deaf guy who was also blind in one eye. Can you imagine that for a second, trying to use sign language in the dark with someone who's basically Helen Keller!? But that's not why i'm giving this place 3 stars. The food was okay. The waitress acted like Kate Middleton. The creepy trailer park couple sitting across from us kept staring. Children throwing straws. Teenagers being retarded and using words like "YOLO," a cramped 2 seater table with no arm or leg room for someone my size at 6'2'' and the general lack of swiftness. Perhaps if it's taking 65 minutes to serve and dismiss each table you should hire more kitchen staff and wait staff. Just an observation. After the check I grabbed my coat and ran out like I was trying to escape a burning building, almost forgetting about the guy I came with. I would go here again with a reservation, knowing what I wanted to order in advance, sitting in a booth not a table, and perhaps with someone who can speak loudly. The Godiva cheesecake was nice at least.
(3)Michael M.
Wow...two meals here in two days...wanted to give them another chance. What a disaster. Wretched service both times, management was ineffectual...food was cold. Don't get me wrong, I love The Cheesecake Factory, have been to 7-8 locations all over the country traveling and have sponsored several business meals at various locations. Based on my experience here, I doubt I'll go to any other of their locations again. It was that bad. Epic Fail. [Addendum: Guests during the Seattle Marathon weekend really, really wanted to go to TCF...I set my teeth and smiled...I swear, I must be on a poster in the breakroom to "Give this man and his party the wrong food and terrible service until he refuses to return."]
(1)k e.
Who doesn't love the Cheesecake Factory? Well, beside the wait. The miso salmon is the best!
(5)T.L. T.
Nice appetizer selection, but it's not great tasting. For a chain restaurant it's ok in the entree dept. Buy a cookbook, you'll do better and your stomach will too. Don't bother with the salmon, it's farmed which means no taste and gross texture. Ugh! The food doesn't really live up to description on the menu. Stick with the cheesecake, that's what the creative genius' in the kitchen should have done. On a high note, the servers are wonderful, and very attentive.
(2)K A.
After a week of decadent eating, my boyfriend and I decided to stop at the downtown Cheesecake Factory for a casual meal. We got seating near the big windows, with great natural light and perfect for people watching downtown. Our waiter, Jed, was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fast. This CCF was clean, fast and friendly, so I would definitely visit again. The scariest part was the nutritional guide they left on our table with the menus. Some on the calorie counts can really ruin your meal!! Needless to say, we didn't order any actual cheesecake.
(3)Joshua H.
"Jim Beam on the Rocks w/ a splash of water and a Cobb Salad with no bleu cheese please" *smile I love this place... I can read a book, eat a great tossed salad, drink my Jim Beam and be at peace... the food is great, or at least the salads are; I tend to stick to what I like. AND it's entertaining listening to the staff put up with the convention people... I felt horrible the day it was a convention for Baptist Women's something another... the whole place filled with middle aged ladies and big hats. Or the Animation Conventions... I've lived in Seattle my whole life and it's pretty diverse here, but some of the kids coming out of those conventions... do their parents know they wear that? Cheesecake Factory I show you some love... & "no, I won't be having a cheesecake, but thank you"
(5)Carol B.
Our first venture in to this "iconic" restaurant. The place itself is very ornate and well maintained. The first thing you see is the huge cheesecake display...who cares about eating real food at that point! But, we did have lunch. My son enjoyed the herb-crusted salmon with asparagus and said it was very tasty. His only complaint was that, here we are in the Pacific NW, heart of the best salmon in the world and this place serves what appears to be Atlantic salmon. Not nearly as much flavor as our terrific Pacific salmon choices. I enjoyed a "skinny menu" meal, the Mexican Chicken/tortilla salad, sans sour cream. It was huge and at only 590 calories, was both delicious (loved the guacamole sauce) and filling. Consequently, we had no room for cheesecake, but the table next to us was enjoying several flavors. We heard everything from "too sweet" to OMG... The price was reasonable for the area, though $33 for two lunches could be considered excessive to some.
(3)Claudia M.
What can be said about cheesecake factory that hasn't been said yet? Great place, great food, most of the times excellent service, cakes and cheesecakes to die for, and gooood drinks! Love the place! Recommendations? For appetizer get the avocado rolls, dessert? the black out cake if you are a chocolate lover, drink? mojito!, breakfast? carne asada, the orange chicken and the three cheese pasta are excellent, don't order ribs 'cause they're not good.
(5)Peter P.
I'm a huge fan of cheese cake not so much the cheese cake factory! I mean it's just like claim jumper and spaghetti factory. It's like this, after a hour your food arrives and what do you get? Huge portions of average food.. Just like red robin.
(2)Carolina R.
every time i come, it gets worse. experience one: server doesnt bring bread, we had to ask for it she takes it after we tell her we were still eating it food took long and she didnt say why.. it wasnt that packed drinks were horrible, too light for the price cheesecake was good food was mediocre, and very very dry experience two: server brings bread but not water after we asked for it only brings half of us water forgets half the order and half of that half wasnt even written down my beverage came out half filled, like actually with all the ice and liquid in this cup it only got to half the cup itself. food comes out an hour after we order cheesecake comes out half hour after we asked for it took twenty minutes to get the tab, another 25 to get our card back. and the food was worse than before, i got the same plate. taste is not consistent here. which is a shame because you would expect it, for the size and location, to be better at this. the bellevue location is by far the best cheesecake factory i have been to
(2)Alison V.
So this is obviously a chain. However, it's one of my favorite chain restaurants to go to. The service I receive here is usually pretty great. To start, I love the bread I get while waiting. They never seem to mind bringing me a second basket which is good since sometimes the wait can be quite long. The menu is expansive and I can always find something I'm in the mood for. Usually the real problem is limiting my options. However, the pasta da vinci is one of my favorites. Also, the cheesecake options are great and perfect for someone like me who isn't a big fan of "plain" cheesecake. So what makes this Cheesecake Factory different? A few things. First, the wait. You're almost always in for a long wait during any sort of peak time. Luckily there are some interesting characters on the sidewalk out in front usually which can provide entertainment should you require. Second, the service. I've been here on numerous occasions and almost always had a server who was extremely attentive each time. The one time a friend and I ended up waiting what seemed too long for our meal, a manager overheard us talking about how long it had been and gave us each a free slice of cheesecake without us even complaining. Lastly, the location. It's a good place downtown and when you have a group of out-of-towners who want food they're familiar with or they're chain restaurant type folks this is a pretty good place to go.
(4)Gary K.
The cheesecake and the service were good. The food was mediocre and overpriced. With all that money they're pulling in on overpriced food you'd think they would splurge on some water glasses which for some strange reason comes in a beer mug that's seen better days.
(3)Fernando G.
the assembly lines continues ... and with it, the style of service. not sure if i could say good things about the feel of quality customer services regards this particular outlet. what i do know is that the dynamics of service is so monotone and unpolished that i may one day just order my food to go. food is amazing tho ... as is the cheese and as are their drinks. enough said!
(4)Steven S.
I never have a problem with this establishment. Always fast and nice people people. I sat at the bar for the first time at this Downtown spot and they were working fast and with a purpose. The bartender was even nicer when she found out I was military. Great place!
(5)Jasmine T.
I want to live here... not near here, but here! The interior is beautiful and we got to sit in a huge booth. We got a seat pretty quickly, but we had to wait for our server forever... it must a been a busy night. He did bring water and bread eventually. I love it when restaurants have warm bread. The breads were wonderfully soft. Since we had gorged on seafood earlier, I was only here for cheesecake. Each of us got a different cheesecake, so I got to sample a few. I ordered the Red Velvet Cheesecake... when the heck am I ever gonna see that kind again? My fiance got the Dulce de Leche one, one friend got the Tiramisu one and another got the peanut butter one. The Red Velvet one was a layer of cake, a layer of cheesecake, another layer of cake, another layer of cheesecake and a thick layer of icing. This was good... Everything just worked so well together! The cake was the right colour and moist. The icing was different from the cheesecake. I made a huge mistake of reading the Nutritional List... eeps, I will have to do serious diet penance for this one. Dulce de Leche was awesome! The cheesecake is how I always imagined perfect cheesecake to be with a hint of caramel. The whip cream with nuts makes it even better. I could only eat half. My fiance could only eat half. There was no way I was wasting this, so I scooped it into the takeaway container and brought it back to our hotel. I even got some forks. I should have set my alarm so I could eat it in the middle of the night.
(5)Adelina W.
I was really surprised by the food here. I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory and have been avoiding it in my travels to the states. I ordered a chicken burger and it was delicious. It was piled so hight I had difficulties eating it. The fries were SO good. There was the perfect crunch to potato ratio and it was well seasoned. My dining companion had a burger and that was really good as well. Their house salad is just average. Service was average. We were there just after the lunch crowd and it was difficult to get the attention of our server. I think we tried to get the attention of our server for at least 10 minutes before someone noticed and directed him our way. Portions are huge and I couldn't finish it. I was so stuffed and couldn't order any dessert. Next time I'm in the city, I'm so there to try their cheesecake!
(4)Gigi K.
'Nuff said. Its busy a lot because of the location to the convention center. I would recommend that you make reservations for any meal if there is a convention. Prices are high in comparison to other nearby options
(3)K D.
I've been to The Cheesecake Factory's other locations and thoroughly enjoyed my experience, however this Pike Street in Seattle location was not one of those times. I ordered one of my go-to dishes - Shrimp with Angel Hair - and I was sorely disappointed. The service was fine, our waitress friendly but the food was just not up to par. The shrimp was flavorful and juicy with yummy spices but the angel hair pasta was over cooked. It was mush and it kept sticking to my teeth. I took about 2 small bites before I decided it was just not worth it to even reorder. When the waitress came back to take our plates and saw that mine was completely full, she didn't even bother to ask why. I thought that was a little rude because then I wasn't even given a chance to give feedback. Besides the waitress being nice, it was a not a pleasant experience.
(1)Mike L.
Love this place... Try the chicken and biscuits, it doesn't disappoint!
(5)D.J. Y.
I wanted to be the 60th person to Yelp Ye Olde Cheesecake Factory, TA-DA!!! Personally, I like this place, while I don't like the prices or the fact I have to pay for parking. The environment, if you come early, is nice enough, much better than the Bellevue location in my opinion. The menu cracks me up, it so extensive that they have ads in it! By the way, if your menu is getting advertising supplements shouldn't your prices reflect that?? Just say'n.... The faux decor kinda makes me feel all gooey inside, I mean, I have to pay for parking and drive all the way into Downtown Seattle, heck, I'd better get some kind of eye candy to make the trip worth while. Food-wise, it's always been solid, nothing amazing, I tend to stay away from the "burgers" but my Pops has had a few and he enjoys them here. My personal favs are the pasta dishes and I had a French dip recently. It wasn't as good as my mom's, but really who could live up to that!! ;-) Service has always been attentive, but again, we ALWAYS go early on the weekends, for brunch/lunch, so I can't speak to the other horror stories I've read here on Yelp. It's Downtown, you pay for parking, did I mention that? And you'll have a nice slice of cheesecake to take home.....well, for a price....
(4)Boop B.
Came here for lunch with a group of friends around 2PM. The place looked jammed, and we were told it would be about 5 minutes. 2 minutes later, we were seated with the waitress asking us what to drink. Drinks came immediately, and she proceeded to ask us if we were ready. Orders for 4 people took about 15 minutes, with each other coming one at a time in 1 ~ 2 minute intervals. Before that, bread came nice and warm. I expected the atmosphere to not be as nice as this, seeing that we were just a bunch of teenagers anyway... But they served us well and were attentive with refills. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It was alright. The spiciness is only because of the Tabasco sauce in the sandwich... Nothing more. The meat wasn't crispy. It was soft and a bit dry. Overall, an okay burger for $12. The service was excellent. Love the atmosphere, but we had a booth behind the kitchen which was kind of loud. A few plates broke in the back, and there were just a lot of fuss. But being that we focused in our own conversations, it was alright.
(4)bernard f.
Typical corporate chain mentality on display here. Ordered a Manhattan rocks, comes with *waaaay* too much vermouth, bartender tries to convince me that I don't know how my favorite drink is made. Right, after ten years of ordering this, he thinks he is the first one to get it right? If I am overpaying (and you definitely are here) I expect to at least get adequate service. The extra star is because they do their edemame well.
(2)Logan V.
Uninspired American food, long wait times but a generally nice atmosphere. Watch out for 9:30pm, when they turn the lights down low (extra romance?). Great for groups, because they are built to handle it. The extra star comes from the de-freaking-licious cheesecake. My favorite is Lemon Raspberry Cream, which is light (for cheesecake!) and has a tart raspberry sauce that is delicious with the cheesecake. I'm not a chocoholic, but their Blueberry White Chocolate cake is very good, as well.
(3)Amanda W.
Able to get a party of 4 with no reservations in 5 minutes on a Friday night at 6pm, unheard of. I always have a great time at the cheesecake factory. I had the pizza margarita and my hubby had the pad Thai pasta. Both of our meals were very good. The cheesecake is always good and the waiter was always refilling our water glass. Was this the best food I had, nope. However, it is good for big groups and the prices vary so even your frugal friends can find something here.
(3)Evan D.
Gigantic menu but the food was blah. Under our table was lots of food from the previous customers. Serving staff were eccentric. No prices on the menu for mixed drinks.
(1)Kristin C.
Overall I am a fan of the Cheesecake Factory. I just HATE this location. Its always busy, and they don't take reservations. So you can't get in on a Saturday night, cuz its like a 2 hour wait. For anyone who has read my previous reviews, I hate waiting for food. Well, for anything really. The food is good though. I am not a fan of how huge the menu is though. There are just way too many choices. For a first timer, a menu this size is just daunting. And I have always thought that less is more. At least that's what Food Network tells me. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich. It is huge, greasy, and delicious! When first looking at the menu you would think they are expensive, but based off the amount of food you get, its actually really cheap. I would definitely not suggest going for desserts and drinks though, that can get a bit pricey. I love their cheesecake too. My boyfriend and I can never decide on a piece to share though, so we just order 2 pieces and take home left overs. Its like 3 desserts in 1. Luckily, we both love the chicken sandwich, so we can share that, which justifies ordering cheesecake.
(3)Banana M.
I love cheesecake and where better to get the best cheese cake than at the Cheesecake Factory! I have been 2 different Cheesecake factory and both times were great! There was a bit of a wait for a table, but the good food and dessert was totally worth the wait. I got the Ahi tuna and my boyfriend got a pasta dish. The food came quickly and was delicious! When dessert came, we got the peanut butter cheesecake and it was amazing! Definitely want to come back here when I get a chance! Highly recommended.
(5)Manuela A.
this place is really fun to go too, i came here on my 21st birthday with my mom and sister and have a margarita :) the staff is always friendly and food is delicious, try one of their skinny salads, it's really yummy :)
(5)Jerome B.
I don't care that the cheesecake factory is a franchise, their food and service at the downtown seatle location was perfect. I had my 20th birthday there, and I had invited about 45 people to come to dinner at the factory. I was really stressed about it, but the people at the cheesecake factory were really helpful in trying to make my night a great one. Although I told them about 45 people, only about 35 people managed to show up, so they were happily able to accomodate the number of people that I had. Their service was excellent. THe food there was great too. I LOVE their pasta and cheesecake... yum! I would greatly recommend this place.
(5)Lindsay P.
Cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory: ALWAYS GOOD Appetizers from the Cheesecake factory: AMAZING- really recommend the avacado egg rolls and the crab and cream cheese wontons. SOOO GOOD. Dinners from the Cheesecake factory: not worth your time. Their menu is MASSIVE so if you have a hard time making up your mind you are going to spend at least an hour perusing the menu. I went here with my husband and Mother and law and it was a disaster because she can't eat anything; she's not eating meat, can't have sesame oil, can't have anything with small bits when digested... and can't have soy. So you mean she can't eat anything? Pretty much. The servers don't know what is in the dishes so they have a hard time directing you; she ended up getting a salad where the dressing had sesame oil in it, as well as edamame (which is soy beans, if you weren't aware) on it. She had to send it back and didn't realize the dressing was sesame until it came back without the edamame. Usually when I come here my husband and I share two or three appetizers and get a piece of cheesecake each to take home- the cheesecake usually lasts for at least two or three days. Bill when we have appetizers and chesecake- about $50 if we don't drink. I haven't been here since I've turned 21 and been able to get a drink so I don't know if they have a good happy hour or not. Bill when we have dinner and cheesecake to take home? Nearly $100, even without soda. Great place to drop in for the appetizers and cheesecake to take home, but you're going to wait at LEAST 30 min if not more, so make sure you're not on a time limit. Great thing is too, if you don't want to sit around and wait, and all you want is cheesecake, you can order it in their front bakery to go, without a wait for a table.
(3)Stella Y.
For being rude on the phone when I was asking about reservations. Okay, you don't take reservations. But you don't have to be nasty about it.
(2)Vince N.
"Long lines for much of the same" Cheesecake factories are always the same, always consistent, always busy, always looking like a Vegas buffet. The food is a step above your average chain restaurant. The menu offers and endless array of food. If you are not sure of where to eat,you are downtown, afraid to try something different and unique and need a bite for a decent price this place is not a bad choice.
(3)Janelle B.
I don't like chain restaurants. They are impersonal and rarely special. Everything has that mass-produced feel to it. And, in the heart of Seattle, surrounded by so many unique local flavors, it seems to especially be a travesty to waste your limited stomach space and dining hours on such a generic choice. With that said, however, the Cheesecake Factory actually isn't so bad, as chain restaurants go. If you must dine at such a place, better Cheesecake Factory than, say, a place like Olive Garden. Cheesecake Factory is one of the few restaurants that gets pasta right. Almost without fail, whenever I order a pasta dish from any other restaurant, they find a way to mess it up. But I've ordered pasta at Cheesecake Factory several times, and it is always delicious and flavorful. This alone justifies the venture into generic chain-dom. I like their lunch menu. Cheesecake Factory dinners are huge, I never finish them. So, the smaller lunch portions are perfect (and usually still too large to be finished), and they are also much more affordable. The server was inattentive. He forgot my water, spilled food on someone else, and messed up our bill. But, what are the chances you'll get the same server as me? Not that great. Don't let it dissuade you. Just...you're in Seattle...there are so many other, better choices nearby! Why go for the safe and familiar, with so many better options waiting to be sampled? (of course, this begs the question - why did *I* choose the 'safe and familiar' when I could have gone somewhere more local? Well, because that's the location my friends chose to meet up. 'Nuff said.)
(4)Nancy C.
I promised the little one cheesecake - so after our show, I got 3 pieces to go - it took about 10 minutes to get it and it was $23! The cheesecake was just ok - I'm sure I could have bought a whole one somewhere that was fantastic for less than that. Actualy, Trader Joe's has a pretty good one for less than $10. I've always found their food to be overpriced and not so good. The only thing I actually like is the Chinese Chicken Salad which isn't to bad.
(2)Nikki I.
Great location! Great food! Great experience! The fried macaroni and cheese was amazing. This chain really needs to reconsider their lighting scheme...too dark!
(4)Ferdmeister V.
This place never disappoints me, always a sure thing when you eat here. The food is great no matter which one you go to. Within walking distance from the hotels in downtown so not a bad walk after a large dinner.
(4)S C.
4 stars only for their Chinese chicken salad. I don't remember liking anything else either stuff I've ordered or my friends have orderd (except for the cheese cakes, of course!!) I'd go for early or really late lunch to avoid waiting- not worth more than 10-15 minute wait. If I'm really really craving the salad, I might give them 20 minutes.
(4)Rick L.
Ok, I know this is a chain - but trust me - this cheesecake factory is different! I've been to a few of these, all over the country but this one is the best by far that I've ever been to. The chefs are friendly, and the waitstaff is the best (I've even had a friend who worked here once) - and the burgers are too big to eat in one sitting. Don't forget to get a slice or two to take home to eat the next day, you'll regret it otherwise.
(5)l b.
Wow! Very surprised that a chain restaurant had such unique and delicious food! We went on weekday evening so there was no wait. The ambiance is a bit more upscale than I'm used to, yet I was still comfortable. The server was attentive, not annoying, and helpful. The food presentation was aesthetically pleasing. We started with 2 appetizers which were plenty to fill us both up. I've had better Crab Wontons so I recommend against them here. The Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes should not be missed! These are to die for. They are not traditional Southern style as I expected and thank God seeing as how I don't even like corn bread. They were sweet and garnished with a avocado, sour cream and a distinctive green salsa. Being that my date had eyes bigger than his stomach we had an entree still to come despite our full bellies. I wasn't even considering eating any of it because I was uncomfortably full at this point, but after trying one bite I couldn't not eat a few more bites. It was a spaghetti pasta with a light white wine sauce with shrimp and peas. Overall, a great restaurant if you're okay with the big and glamorous atmosphere.
(3)Lala L.
Stopped by on a Saturday night around five (I'm usually not this stupid) with my husband and two cousins, nine and four to celebrate the four year old's birthday. After a wait of 45 minutes, along with one meltdown, we were seated. Our waitress was a gem, she was super friendly, and went the extra mile to give the four year old some extra attention. It was really nice to see that they've added a kid's menu, as this is definitely a family restaurant. As most know, the portions are big and tend to be salty, so be sure to have tons of water on hand, and don't try to take it all down in one sitting. We ordered pizza and chicken tenders for the kids, the caramel chicken for my husband, and I had the pear and blue cheese pizzette. The thing about The Cheesecake Factory is that they rock at doing a thousand different dishes at a mediocre level. So I can say the adults full but not so satisfied. We also ordered a slice of fudge cake that the staff delivered with a candle while singing happy birthday.The four year old FLIPPED out and love that. Tips: The pizzette's are an EXCELLENT value at a little under $5 and are more than filling as a dinner portion. Great place to take loud toddlers and kids as the overall noise level with drown out any foolishness that may be going on at your table.
(3)Jennifer L.
Thursday, July 24, 2008: My second visit to the Cheesecake Factory because one of my friends had convinced me that I probably went on a bad day. It was really busy today -- long waiting line. Waited 20 (or so) minutes to get seated. Not that big of a deal. :) I didn't get a chance to order because the server assumed my friend ordered for me when in fact he ordered a bunch just for himself. I wasn't too terribly hungry, so I only ordered the tiramisu (hopefully this time it would be better). Guess what? I'm having diarrhea right now. :( =============================== I humbly entered the tall-ceiling restaurant last Sunday with two peers. It was my first visit to the o'famous Cheesecake Factory. We approached the counter where the host wrote one of our names on the board. "It'll be around 10 minutes," he said, then looked away. We walked ourselves to the waiting area and waited. I looked around. We're the only people waiting! Oh! I see empty tables there and there and there and there! No idea. Five minutes past. Ten minutes past. Fifteen minutes past. Huh? We went to the counter and discovered the host was gone! "Have you guys been helped," said a lady behind us. "No. We've been waiting for almost twenty minutes and the host said it would only be ten. Now, he's no where to be found," one of my friends said. The lady checked the board and told us it would be another ten minutes. We waited...another fifteen minutes. "Chris!" a man cried. I've waited so long that I've forgotten my friend's name. Well, even he couldn't remember his own name when it was called. Luckily, we remember just in time before the host made us wait another 30 minutes. We were seated in one of the empty tables that I spotted earlier. :) Our server took our order, brought us our drinks and food, asked how we were doing, gave us the bill and a togo box. YaDaDa! Nothing interesting there. Our food took a while. It was only lukewarm when it finally came out. My friends ordered a pizza and I ordered the Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. The pizza looked cold and the cheese was not melty like when it comes out of a pizza box. My pasta looked dry. Not very appetizing and surely continued to ruin my experience. For that place to be called Cheesecake Factory, I really expected more to their cheesecakes and not just more whipped cream. The cheesecake I ordered was somewhat bland AND grainy. The tiramisu made one of my friends sick. I had a bite and tasted alcohol! I couldn't taste any of the goodness and yumminess that you should get from a tiramisu. All I tasted was alcohol. Great first impression. :(
(3)Jerry L.
Ok.. Class..Repeat after me. "I will not go to The Cheesecake Factory!" Yes. I went to The Cheesecake Factory for a going away party. The place was full of tourists and people who just don't know any better. The place was big, crowded and reminded me of a place in Vegas with the faux art. I ordered the Herb Crusted Salmon and boy.. was it herbie. Herbie to a point that I couldn't taste the salmon. The food was mediocre and pricey ($19.95). The service was good and that was the only good thing about this place. Ok.. Class is dismissed.
(1)Angela N.
SURPRISE, their fish + chips are actually pretty delicious! Would order it again. I also really like their country garden something-or-the-other salad; super fresh veggies all cut into tiny chopped-salad sizes. Service, while not particularly memorable, is always polite and prompt and willing to give me infinite minutes for reading their novel of a menu. Speaking of which, I actually LIKE that their menu is gigantic -- the Cheesecake Factory is not supposed to be some magical fine dining experience, it's comfort food at reasonable prices. Nothing screams comfort louder than a menu that offers you just about everything your little heart desires. For the longest time I was a devout fan of the classic + fresh strawberries, but I was recently persuaded to try the raspberry lemon... love. Lovelovelove. Even my adamantly-against-all-forms-of-cheese sisters love the raspberry lemon cheesecake, WOAH. My new favorite cheesecake. Things I recommend you avoid: -the mini corndogs (I've no excuses): I've had better storebought-frozen-then-nuked versions. Somehow these tasted a little... sour... ???? Happy thoughts happy thoughts happy thoughts. -their fruit daiquiris (strawberry and mango, particularly): This is neither fruit nor daiquiri. You deserve better. -french toast napolean (brunch item): Sort of tastes like a cross between a bad birthday cake and box-mix pancakes (lots of strawberries though). -broccoli cheddar soup: Powdery texture and mehhhh flavor. List to be updated as my wreck of a "ooh that sounds good" train continues chugging through the menu.
(4)Rudy W.
great place in downtown Seattle. not sure why Cheesecake always attract many patron. the food is not all that great and their prices is not all that cheap either. the decor is nice.
(3)Alli D.
Oh ick. First of all, don't get me started on how my friend, who was entertaining a first-time-Seattle-visitor-from-England, decided to take him HERE. I mean, really, there wasn't a more original option to choose? And don't get me started about the uncomfortably awkward server, who would unnerve you by repeating everything you said, and being waayyy too formal for a glorified Red Robin. And I can't even talk about the novel-slash-menu, filled with enticing-sounding dishes, but when you looked at the nutrition information you didn't even want to order a salad. Three days later, I'm still finding it difficult to form words due to the oil slick made in my mouth by the pasta I had. This is maybe the first time ever when I had three days worth of leftovers but haven't wanted to revisit the experience. And don't ask about the over-packaging they do when you have a doggie bag or order cheesecake to go. Huge containers, plus a plastic back to carry i home in? Not necessary. With all this stuff I can't talk about, there's not much I can say about the Cheesecake Factory. Err...the bathroom was nice?
(2)Akvile H.
I enjoy an occasional trip to the Cheesecake Factory because I have a huuuuge sweet tooth! Not only is Cheesecake one of my favorite treats, but they also have AMAZING tiramisu..my oh my! It's oOh soO good! The place is usually always packed, so try to avoid it weekend evenings but the food is good, servers have always been friendly, and the prices are alright, but a bit on the more expensive side. For a huge chain restaurant, it's really good and I haven't had anything bad off of the menu, but yet again, their menu is massive, it's like a book, full of advertisements, lol, so I can say that the small fraction of food I have tried, it has been good. I recommend it if you haven't been before or want to try some amazing desserts! Try and save some room after dinner for them or share with a friend! Good portion sizes.
(4)Sea A.
Caesar is great, and HUGE. firecracker salmon (appetizer) was fantastic and authentic. It came with an amazing sauce and a pile of red cabbage that just soaked it up. But I'm writing this because of the Hibachi Steak. C'mon! Nothing is that good. I can't even describe how good it was. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The asparagus tempura was awesome and the wasabi mashed potatoes were really creamy. I just can't say enough good things about our meal. Crazy good.
(5)Eric C.
Impossibly large menu with too many options. I rarely complain about having options, but it's always tough making a decision on what to eat because of the menu's expansive menu. Everything they make is decent, but I have yet to try something that made me want to come back for any particular reason. It's never been my first option when choosing a place to eat. A warning for light eaters... The portions are enormous. Oh and if you thought that dark and flavourful bread had chocolate in it, you were mistaken. It's made with molasses. Trust me, I asked.
(3)Shasta L.
I legitimately like The Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain. I order the same things every time, and while that might seem really boring...OK, it is really boring, but whatever. It's not like I go here for extraordinary cuisine or something. The menu is HUGE. They have burgers, pastas, steaks, fish, salads, pizzas, not to mention over two dozen kinds of cheesecakes. This is a place you can take the pickiest eaters to because they will be able to find something they want from the vast menu. This particular location can have over a 2-hour wait for a table, so I avoid it at all costs on the weekend. The service isn't memorable, in a good or bad way, but I'm only here for the crab wontons, crusted chicken romano, and Kahlua cheesecake every few months.
(3)Walla Walla M.
Just what our family needed after an exhausting day site seeing in Seattle. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. Perfect for my kids. All our meals were delish. My husband had some jambalaya dish that was to die for. Very good. We even visited the Cheesecake Factory a second time on our visit and once again had great food and service.
(4)Sarah M.
I'm not sure why but I keep receiving gift cards to come to this place. From friends, from family...everyone seems to think that I love this place when reality, it's really...meh. They've got one of the hugest menus I've ever seen in my life! It looks like a freaking novel! I've had some random things there before...thai pasta with chicken, some kind of stew or goulash, among a few other things. It's nothing to write home about...it's a chain restaurant that produces ridiculous quantities of food...what do you expect? It's edible though and usually pretty accomodating for large parties. If you are a cheesecake fan, I'd go there just for cheesecake. Or take the cheesecake home and box it up. One way or another, with the gigantic portions, there's no way you'll be able to consume a meal and cheesecake.
(3)Meng W.
I don't know why this restaurant only got a 3-star. Their food quality and service are excellent, and price is quite reasonable.
(5)Victoria T.
I can not be bothered to wait for a table at The Cheesecake Factory. I do not like the cheesecake. It's not my thing. I do, however, like the garlic noodles. I will order them from the take out counter. That's it. That mob of suburbanites in the city to party down at the chain restaurant before heading over to the AMC theater is just too much for me to handle.
(2)Sarah B.
Oh no a chain! Well yes, indeed, you are correct. But they are actually quite good for what they are. And this is coming from someone who really doesn't care for cheesecake. We came over as a group during PAX, which meant a wait of course but seriously, a 15 minute wait during a conference and at peak hours was not bad. Our server was perky and polite. But the menu, it's as insane as everyone as commented! Truly it's a task to make sense of it or to find something you would like. Then you need to be concerned about sizes. Since everything here is based on the scale that you are a 10 ft giant with a super fast metabolism. Yeah.... right..... And then you have that whole menu of cheesecake. Thankfully I can just skip that since it invokes nausea. The food however does not. Ordering the smaller sizes and appetizers was the way to go. Plenty to share and not too many leftovers. Overall, a good experience when you are stuck downtown. But expect tourists and waits.
(4)Kristin S.
The good kind of chain:) Don't skip the cheesecake! I love the portion size- yay America!
(5)Robyn H.
Kiss your diet goodbye and say hello to that extra 20 pounds! This place will have you loosening your belt as you walk through the door. Huge portions and make sure you take a friend to share dessert or else you may be waddling down Pike St when you're done.
(4)Vincent V.
This restaurant has a very dark mood lighting. Which would be great if I was a guy trying to get a hand job under the dining table and get away with it. I was on a first date with a deaf guy who was also blind in one eye. Can you imagine that for a second, trying to use sign language in the dark with someone who's basically Helen Keller!? But that's not why i'm giving this place 3 stars. The food was okay. The waitress acted like Kate Middleton. The creepy trailer park couple sitting across from us kept staring. Children throwing straws. Teenagers being retarded and using words like "YOLO," a cramped 2 seater table with no arm or leg room for someone my size at 6'2'' and the general lack of swiftness. Perhaps if it's taking 65 minutes to serve and dismiss each table you should hire more kitchen staff and wait staff. Just an observation. After the check I grabbed my coat and ran out like I was trying to escape a burning building, almost forgetting about the guy I came with. I would go here again with a reservation, knowing what I wanted to order in advance, sitting in a booth not a table, and perhaps with someone who can speak loudly. The Godiva cheesecake was nice at least.
(3)Michael M.
Wow...two meals here in two days...wanted to give them another chance. What a disaster. Wretched service both times, management was ineffectual...food was cold. Don't get me wrong, I love The Cheesecake Factory, have been to 7-8 locations all over the country traveling and have sponsored several business meals at various locations. Based on my experience here, I doubt I'll go to any other of their locations again. It was that bad. Epic Fail. [Addendum: Guests during the Seattle Marathon weekend really, really wanted to go to TCF...I set my teeth and smiled...I swear, I must be on a poster in the breakroom to "Give this man and his party the wrong food and terrible service until he refuses to return."]
(1)k e.
Who doesn't love the Cheesecake Factory? Well, beside the wait. The miso salmon is the best!
(5)T.L. T.
Nice appetizer selection, but it's not great tasting. For a chain restaurant it's ok in the entree dept. Buy a cookbook, you'll do better and your stomach will too. Don't bother with the salmon, it's farmed which means no taste and gross texture. Ugh! The food doesn't really live up to description on the menu. Stick with the cheesecake, that's what the creative genius' in the kitchen should have done. On a high note, the servers are wonderful, and very attentive.
(2)K A.
After a week of decadent eating, my boyfriend and I decided to stop at the downtown Cheesecake Factory for a casual meal. We got seating near the big windows, with great natural light and perfect for people watching downtown. Our waiter, Jed, was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fast. This CCF was clean, fast and friendly, so I would definitely visit again. The scariest part was the nutritional guide they left on our table with the menus. Some on the calorie counts can really ruin your meal!! Needless to say, we didn't order any actual cheesecake.
(3)Joshua H.
"Jim Beam on the Rocks w/ a splash of water and a Cobb Salad with no bleu cheese please" *smile I love this place... I can read a book, eat a great tossed salad, drink my Jim Beam and be at peace... the food is great, or at least the salads are; I tend to stick to what I like. AND it's entertaining listening to the staff put up with the convention people... I felt horrible the day it was a convention for Baptist Women's something another... the whole place filled with middle aged ladies and big hats. Or the Animation Conventions... I've lived in Seattle my whole life and it's pretty diverse here, but some of the kids coming out of those conventions... do their parents know they wear that? Cheesecake Factory I show you some love... & "no, I won't be having a cheesecake, but thank you"
(5)Carol B.
Our first venture in to this "iconic" restaurant. The place itself is very ornate and well maintained. The first thing you see is the huge cheesecake display...who cares about eating real food at that point! But, we did have lunch. My son enjoyed the herb-crusted salmon with asparagus and said it was very tasty. His only complaint was that, here we are in the Pacific NW, heart of the best salmon in the world and this place serves what appears to be Atlantic salmon. Not nearly as much flavor as our terrific Pacific salmon choices. I enjoyed a "skinny menu" meal, the Mexican Chicken/tortilla salad, sans sour cream. It was huge and at only 590 calories, was both delicious (loved the guacamole sauce) and filling. Consequently, we had no room for cheesecake, but the table next to us was enjoying several flavors. We heard everything from "too sweet" to OMG... The price was reasonable for the area, though $33 for two lunches could be considered excessive to some.
(3)Claudia M.
What can be said about cheesecake factory that hasn't been said yet? Great place, great food, most of the times excellent service, cakes and cheesecakes to die for, and gooood drinks! Love the place! Recommendations? For appetizer get the avocado rolls, dessert? the black out cake if you are a chocolate lover, drink? mojito!, breakfast? carne asada, the orange chicken and the three cheese pasta are excellent, don't order ribs 'cause they're not good.
(5)Joshua B.
Besides the long wait to be seated I love the huge variety of choices on the menu. Great food especially the avocado eggrolls.
(4)Ema C.
The Cheesecake Factory was able to make the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich with no cheese/dairy and it was still tasty! Granted, I've never had a slice of cheesecake here but their mushroom sandwich and french fries are YUMMY! With my lactose intolerance, I find it awesome that I can eat here because they were still able to make a delicious sandwich dairy-free! :) If you're over 21 and it's packed as hell, you can get a seat in the bar area and still order food there. Just make sure it's for a party of 2 at the most.
(5)Tierra D.
We went to the Cheesecake Factory last weekend. I had the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and it's probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant and since we got back home all I can think about is this pasta! I can't wait to go back! The Key Lime cheesecake is to die for. Now if they'd just put a Cheesecake Factory down in Olympia I'd be all set!
(5)Eunice K.
I don't know what to say about this place. I've had good and bad experiences with it. But the good experience was because my boyfriend went to high school with our waiter, so she was really nice to us. This was probably awhile ago, actually, it was I think March when I went. I was hanging out with my friend and her two other friends. They're really picky eaters so we decided on the cheesecake factory. My God. I was incredibly pissed that night. We waited 15 minutes for a table, not too bad. We were sat down, then another group of people sat down next to us about 5 minutes later? We had the same waitress, but for some reason she gave the group next to us their water first and took their order first. I flipped one when this happened. Shouldn't it be first come first serve? When we finally received our waters, I asked for a straw. It never came. The service was horrible. I'm not too sure whether to say it was because we were young looking (we were all 21, but we often get mistaken for 16-18) Or whether the quality of customer service has gone down. The only redeeming factor is my mom loves the cheesecake here. I will never ever come back here again. Except to get my mom some cheesecake to go whenever she craves it. Hahahahahaha
(2)Aaron E.
I really think Cheesecake Factory has something on the menu for everyone (it is, after all, 2309289304 pages long). Sure, the food isn't great, but it's not necessarily bad, either. The wait can be long, but you can usually find an open spot at the bar, or the table right by the bar. For a while two of my friends came here pretty frequently. We were in love with the Avocado Egg Rolls and the Navajo Sandwich. We would split the Egg Rolls, each order a sandwich, each have a coke and split a piece of cheesecake (the total, divided by 3 with a tip was $17 or so... very reasonable IMO). The Egg Rolls are some of the better Avocado Egg Rolls. They're tasty, fatty and delicious. The dipping sauce is sweet and the strands of fried air (white, tiny noodle looking things) that come in a mound as a garnish are tasty. Haha. Yes, we ate the fried air. The Navajo Sandwich is what I order 99.5% of the time I come here. It's a generous piece of fry bread filled with grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, lettuce and a slather of a mayonnaise type sauce. Sure, I've had better sandwiches before, but it's always comforting and I know exactly what to expect. I've had other dishes like the pastas, burgers and fish and chips and have to say the only thing I really recommend would be the Fish and Chips... the batter they use fries quite nicely and they're crispy on the outside and hot on the inside. The fries are also winners. But really, everyone comes here for the cheesecake, right? Right! They have every flavor possible and I think it'd be really hard for someone not to find something to their liking. Personally, I'm a big fan of their white chocolate, raspberry cheesecake which is tangy from the berries, sweet, but not too sweet and a light, fluffy texture. If you're looking for convenience, decent service and lots of options, Cheesecake Factory is a place for you. The portions are huge and are reasonably priced and if you leave hungry, well, there's something wrong with you!
(3)Elizabeth B.
In general, I would give Cheesecake Factory about 3 stars, but this location has disappointed me one too many times to deserve any more than 1 star. My biggest pet peeve is that they can't seem to grasp the basic concept of bringing the appetizer BEFORE the entree. I usually get between 0-2 minutes to eat my salad before trying to squeeze the next plate onto the table. Complaints have been met with a unconvincing "sorry," a blank stare, and my favorite, "You told me you wanted them at the same time" (when I hadn't even been asked). Next time I was at the Bellevue location, I actually asked if the CF policy had changed to bringing apps and entrees at the same time, and was met with a horrified, "That should never happen." But sure enough, yesterday, in Seattle, I had only a minute to eat a salad before the pasta came. To be fair, I think the server forgot to put in my order, since everyone else in my party got their appetizers some minutes earlier and I had to ask him where my salad was. No matter how good a meal is (and CF's are usually decent, if not great), when you're made to race through an appetizer to keep your entree from getting cold, it's never a good meal experience. The servers at CF are normally very friendly and helpful, but yesterday we had a very rude waiter. He aggressively pushed us to order more food for every course, acted like he'd been slapped when my friend chose "no dressing" on her side salad, and then argued with me for several minutes about my friend's raw apple crisp. She didn't want to make a fuss about the fact that her dessert had huge globs of runny, uncooked dough in it, and so I finally decided to let it go, but I've never had a waiter be so unhelpful and combative. My friend's husband had a nice philosophy for tipping him, though: For bad service, never stiff a waiter on the tip; they'll just think you're a jerk. Instead, give them a really small tip; then they'll now it was because THEY were a jerk.
(1)Brian G.
Had a bit of an unfortunate instance with service when I was in here a few months back, don't need to go into details, it was a mistake, it happens. What's important is what came after. After complaining, I was personally contacted by Lucas, the manager, and he apologized, gave some context to what happened, and furthered his apology with a gift card to be used at any cheesecake factory. He was very friendly and professional, and after we talked, I ended up feeling a little bad for complaining in the first place, since the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. The food is pretty great! Not the most brilliant cuisine ever, but hey, it's huge portions, reasonably priced, and has a nice, varied menu. Breakfast is awesome here, too.
(4)JP P.
Huge portion. hard to finish a plate. And what's the deal with cheesecake? Maybe it's me I'm just not a big fan of it. Wait is always long... too long for a decent plate of meal but I like the atmosphere... won't hurt to visit once a while.
(3)Jando S.
Chain ridden, fat driven establishments like these were the reason why I avoided the Portland location for the longest time, but it wasn't until someone lured me into the Seattle location that I decided to sell my soul to the cheesecake devil. The big restaurant is spacious and full of a wait staff who are cringing to serve you. My first impression was how amazed I was over the eclectic menu that had a little bit of everything from Italian specialties to Spanish tapas to phad thai. Clearly they're looking to appease just about everyone and I've been most pleased with their Sunday Brunch and Hungarian Beef Goulash. Prices are about as spendy as a Caribbean resort. I could've purchased a new furniture set for the living room for our group with the high price tags per meal item. At least the $10 quesadillas taste good. The highlights are always the dessert as it is their main specialty. Clearly the West Coast version of Junior's Cheesecake has the upper hand as the vanilla bean cheesecake was one of the best I've had! It was creamy, had an amazing texture, was extremely fresh and probably would've killed me if I had another order.
(3)Lanny K.
Um... APPARENTLY it's now the LAW to provide patrons with a nutritional guide. WHAT THE HELL?! I do NOT want to know that my more-than generous helping of mediocre pasta is 3400 calories. I just DON'T. NOR Am I interested in the fun fact of how many calories is in that slice of cheesecake I am now NOT going to get (by the way, it was 1400) If I'd eaten all my food and cheesecake, I would have had a five THOUSAND calorie dinner. That's fucking gross. I'm never eating here again. It was fine to indulge when I was oblivious and could pretend it was all calorie free. There's nothing left. The food isn't worth it. I really hate chain restaurants, but I stopped in for convenience. Forgive me food gods, I have sinned. P.S. I saw Derek Jeter here once last summer. He is a megadouche. So... there you go.
(2)Charlotte S.
Normally I don't have an issue at cheesecakes factory however today my mother and I waited a longer then average amount of time for our drinks. Our food was also late out due to being taken to the wrong table. There was a shift change in the middle of our meal at which time we discovered that our original waitor hadn't notified our new waitress of a to-go order we had placed so it never got started. When she retook the order she told is we couldn't have onion rings which the original waiter neglected to tell us and when I finally got home across town and my boyfriend open his container we discovered someone else's order. Which was also not very tasty. I'm very disappointed in today's experience and probably wont be back for awhile.
(2)Mary M.
I love The Cheesecake Factory but just not on a crowded Saturday night. Wait was about 30 minutes since we forgot to make reservations. Server was awesome. Loved the buffalo blast but our cajun jambalaya pasta didn't taste like the the past 5 times I've had it. It was just lacking sauce, spice and maybe too much pasta or water in the pasta? We informed the server and he brought out more sauce which turned it from bad to eatable. The cheesecake is always amazing so we shared a slice of that. So I would recommend coming during the non peak hour where the cooks are not rushed and can put some TLC in your food.
(2)Stephen J.
I was here on Sunday for lunch and I had one of the best meals of my life. I ate the grilled salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli along with whole wheat and french bread. It was fantastic. I washed it down with a drink, I forget the name, from the cocktail menu. Every was excellent. It was crowded so I sat in the lounge. It was my fourth time eating here and I have had no complaints. It can get crowded so be patient. While waiting they will give you a pager that goes off when your table is ready. The prices can get high and the cocktails are overpriced, but very good. I don't drink very often, usually only once or twice a year, but I was pleased with the drink I had. Oh and the waiters are very nice and friendly.
(4)A ..
Okay I can't even believe I'm reviewing this but it was a pretty funny night. Went here with a bunch of friends before going to see Cloverfield across the street. The giant try-everything group appetizer was good as were the drinks, except the mint julep only because my tongue doesn't like Whiskey...yet. We should have stopped there. But no, we all ordered food and out of the five of us two of our meals were completely inedible. Mine was a freakin salt lick and it was just chicken pasta, one of the easiest things in the world. eww. Anyways so the food sucked and made us all feel sick but we stumbled to the theater and the sign at the box office pretty much read: Due to the nature of this movie's blair witch-esque filming techniques, If you are sensitive to motion sickness, pregnant, old, blahblah do not see this movie. Basically if you've eaten too much bad food and washed it down with tons of cheesecake for the love of god do not see this movie. Of course we accepted the challenge and OH GOD. I wanted to explode like that girl in the contamination tent. Point being: Cheesecake factory as bad as Cloverfield. Do not combine due to risk of explosive stomach.
(2)Hugo C.
I'm addicted to their strawberry lemonade. I'm sure it rots my teeth, but I just can't get enough of it. Of course I always have to wait forever to get a table here, but the strawberry lemonade makes it all worthwhile. As for the food, the Baja Chicken Tacos just really do it for me. Minus one star for the inevitable cheesecake pushing at the end of the meal--I know that's your name, C.F., but why so pushy?
(4)Michael B.
Food was good, dessert was excellent. Seems to often get overcrowded
(4)Yang Y.
Almost zero walking distance if you stay in Sheraton Seattle. Spectacular ambiance compared a few other CCF I have been to, good service, reasonable priced menu(including skinny menu). The cheesecake really makes you happy! You will get every penny of your money well spent.
(5)Mindy H.
I came here for my birthday. I went on a weekday, so it was a lot less crowded than usual. If you're going to go on a day that's often busy, I don't see why you're going to complain about waiting long unless it's your first time there and you didn't know. You chose to go there, and I'm betting you knew it would be a long wait. Boo hoo. The service was friendly and quick. Our first server went on break, and the replacement was horrid. She didn't smile and she was snappy, but the other two servers we encountered and our original were just awesome. There was one specific dude who was just freakishly funny. The food came fast. Selection is nuts, but I feel like everything in each category is about the same just altered slightly. The only thing that bothers me is that their Cheesecake menu doesn't list prices of each cake slice, only a range at the very end. I hate cheesecake,but I quite liked theirs. Now, for a nutrition freak like me, I about died when I saw the nutritional menu. Most of my friends and I only finished about half the plates though. And when you're eating out, what do you really expect? The cheesecake is the real thing you have to worry about in terms of nutritional value. Those slices are huge. And they are so, so bad for you. I shared one and I still felt so guilty. Price was average for the size and considering that it is dinner and you are eating out. The interior works for both casual and dressy. You could go in there with jeans and a tee shirt or in a dress (like we all did) and you'd still fit right in. And since it was my birthday, they gave me a little sundae. It was absolutely delicious. And they sang a song. It was embarrassing, but the waiter that I absolutely adore? He made me laugh so hard during the song with his unique personality, it was worth it. The waitress also gladly gave us separate checks, and remembered what all nine of us each ordered. I don't know if she wrote it on her pad or not, but if she didn't, maaaaaan what is she doing waiting tables with that kind of memory? I can pretty much say that when I get a legit job again, I will be coming here more often than just a couple times a year. Oh, and the leftovers taste delicious. Just .. don't get the four cheese pasta if you're expecting to take it home and eat it the next day. My best friend did, and she slept over. She microwaved it to eat and the cheese was just ... a disgusting clump.
(4)Christopher H.
I don't know what else I can add to 100+ reviews and the fact that the place is, after all, a Cheesecake Factory. Just like every other one in the world, they feature a huge menu of slightly above mediocre food served in gigantic portions. Their cheesecake is very good, but that of course assumes you still have room for dessert when you're done with dinner.
(3)Matt R.
Plus 5 stars for awesome cheesecake. Expensive? Yes. Regardless of cost, I dare you to not find a good flavor on their extensive cheesecake menu. If you can't find one, we have to talk. Minus one star for the wait. Their dinners and meals aren't that good. Definitely not worth an hour-plus wait. Eat somewhere else and get a slice of cheesecake to go. Minus yet another star for their menu. I'm a fan of variety, but their menu is overkill. You've got fish tacos, pasta, salad, steak, Thai, and burgers all duking it out on the same menu. And those few foods I listed are just the tip of the iceberg. I always doubt myself after I order. "Did I do the right thing? That other meal a couple pages after what I got sounded pretty good also." Seriously, their menu is like an excessively long (and bad) short story with no satisfying ending in sight.
(3)Tony Y.
I went here a couple times several years ago and had good experiences. We went here with a group of friends last night. Of course it was very busy on a Saturdays night, with tons of people waiting in the lobby and outside but I was impressed on how fast they got us a table, the last coulpe times I went it was the same way. They tell us 35-50 minutes, and we get seated in 10 minutes. I hear stories that it can take an hour plus, I guess I was just lucky. The food is great, I always get the Lousiana chicken pasta, very tasty and filling, my lady got beef ribs. They were decent and way overpriced. We split a white chocolate cheesecake and it was pretty good. Service is prompt and friendly. We will probably be back sometime, but its kind of pricey for the type of food you get. Atmosphere is great though. Good for a group of friends or family.
(3)Vicki K.
Even on an early Monday evening, the wait was LENGTHY. Everytime a new group came in - regardless of the size - the hostess chirped "about fifteen minutes", which must be standard protocol here. We waited at least thirty minutes. The food is predictably good and remarkably quick given how busy they are. Our server, "Daniel" was speedy and accomodating. The avocado egg rolls are a stand-out and, in general, all the portions ginormous. My best advice: Get the yummy appetizers but split entres with another person if you cannot take your leftovers with you. (theater tickets prevented taking anything with us) Sure, it's a chain but if you're going to go to one - and feel like spending 80 bucks on lunch - this is the one to go to.
(4)Joshua S.
While convenient if you are at the convention center it is probably the least imaginative option for eating out. Beer selection could be a lot better. The food is good and the service is good like you would expect from any Cheesecake Factory. If you are looking for something familiar then this is the place to be.
(3)H C.
One of the better chains for sure. The menu is huge and there is something for everyone, but because of this the wait is sometimes really long. Get the Farmhouse burger - it's to die for. The strawberry lemonade is also really yummy!
(4)James S.
Loved the building and the enviroment.. It felt like a vegas restaurant, a short wait followed by a descent meal.. Meatloaf was ok but the 3 slices made me feel like it was worth it..
(4)Yue Z.
The food here r pretty good. I order grilled salmon with mashed potato and French fries on the side. Salmon was ...ummm...just taste like a salmon. Nothing impressive . But the two side dishes are really good. Although I was super filled up, I just can't stoping eating. One good thing about this restaurant is, orders r super huge! I hate those fancy place serve huge plate with little tiny food. However, their beverages r not as good as their food, lemonade r super super super super sweat( super 100 times) . Coffee is sucks too. The last but not the least, have lunch in 40 dollars with just 2 people is little expensive.
(4)Kat F.
In theory, I really hate the cheesecake factory. Chain restaurants with giant menus generally underwhelm and when I was dragged here, on the verge of kicking and screaming, I didn't expect to have much of a time to remember. To be fair to my initial opinion, there are still a dozen places that I'd rather eat on a given day. But to be fair to CF (I'm a libra, it's all about the fairness with us) I haven't had a bad meal here. The portions are HUGE. Now, I generally eat my own weight in food each day, but at CF I eat until I am full and then usually have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I'm a fan of the Evelyn's Favorite Pasta (eggplant and sundried tomatoes, among other things) and the fried mac n cheese appetizer (cheesier than the Icon Grill version.) The cheesecake itself is never a bad idea, but I prefer to split a piece because even a half is enough to make me worry about a diabetic coma. The waiters here are fine. Some are nice, helpful, professional; others are nowhere to be found and seemingly reluctant to answer questions about the menu. Whatever, it's what I expect from a chain.
(3)Dan B.
I've never been so glad to see The Cheesecake Factory before. Lost. Hungry. And in desperate need of food and somewhere to sit. The problem was we didn't know where to go and were afraid of trying some random place. At the same time, we didn't want to settle for some fast food place. So we compromised. The lunch was so so. The Pasta Da Vinci was bland and needed more sauce. The Cuban sandwich suffered because of inferior mustard and funky fast food pickles. It's too bad since the rest of the sandwich was pretty tasty and came with addicting McDonald's type fries. Thank goodness for the fresh strawberry cheesecake. It made this luncheon worthwhile: sweet strawberries, light cheesecake with hints of vanilla, nice graham cracker crust, and airy whipped cream. The Mondavi Cab was also a good find: medium body and good nose. Next time, I'm only ordering desserts and drinks.
(2)Tiffany W.
Just your standard Cheesecake Factory establishment. My only advice to this place is: GO EASY ON THE BUTTER. I'm always gulping down water by the end of my meal because the food is so freaking oily and salty!
(4)J C.
The Cheesecake Factory is a different story every time I try it someplace new. Here, it's not that great. In Denver, it's fantastic. In Kansas City, it's amazing... maybe it's just me. The location of this one BLOWS, too, if you're not gonna walk to it.
(2)Brad F.
The cheesecake is the best outside of New York City. And if you ever go to New York City, do yourself a huge favor and go to Junior's near Times Square. I like the food here too, but it is SO overpriced for the quality. I am not impressed with the service there, and the waits are really, really long. This is obviously not the restaurant's fault, but be aware of it before you go. Your best bet is to get some cheesecake to go from the counter at the front of the restaurant.
(3)Dusan S.
Reading these reviews I'm starting to think I was extremely lucky coming here. It was not busy at all and we got seated right away. We got bread and butter, and I particularly liked one of the breads. OK, the menu is kinda huge. It's like a freakin' book. I wasn't hungry so I skipped right to the cheesecake and that helped. My friend ordered some sort of Vietnamese tacos, and I had a bite. They were very good. I got the raspberry truffle cheesecake and she had the Lemoncello cake. Mine was heavenly. And huge. Sure it's kinda pricey but it's like two slices in one. The Lemoncello cake which I also had a bite of was good but not excellent. I decided to get a slice of the peanut butter cheesecake to go (not the Reese's but the other kind). It too was just pure amazing. Our server was helpful and friendly, although maybe a tad too friendly. This was all on a weekday in the middle of the day, so I think we were lucky enough to avoid all the craziness I hear about. That being said, I'm sure I'll be back but I'm gonna make sure it's not rush hour :)
(4)Anne M.
Came here tonight for me and my fiances anniversary. Food was fine, service sucked. Our server was pretty rude (Brian I think his name was?) totally disinterested in anything that was going on, rolled his eyes at us a few times...boo to poor service.
(2)Kristina L.
My family LOVES the Cheesecake Factory. Needless to say, whenever they are in town, guess where we go? I'm not a huge fan of this place, but it's not horrible, I would in fact call in alright. Since I've been there so many times I've tried lots of dishes, I will say I dislike more than I like, but here are some suggestions. Thai Lettuce Wraps - these are very good. It's bib lettuce served with grilled chicken, noodles, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber and three sauces, spicy peanut, cilantro and another one that's kinda like teriyaki (but not really). They are messy though, be sure to ask for a moist towel when you're finished. BBW Ranch Chicken Salad - Entirely TOO BIG, but good. It actually reminds me of a southwest salad because of the ingredients but--don't let it scare you, its served with a BBQ ranch. I wasn't sure about this at first, but the server recommended it, and I'm a fan now. Baja Chicken Tacos - this portion size isn't as enormous as other dishes. It's served with three tacos on corn tortillas. Not the most authentic in terms of mexican but I do enjoy them on occasion. Grilled Chicken Medallions - The chicken has a balsamic glaze and it's pretty tasty. The chicken has been dry a few times. This portion is king-sized as well. Other than that, their strawberry lemonade is pretty good. I had the Godiva cheesecake and between my bf and I, we had maybe three bites--in their defence, we aren't desert people and it was way too rich, like cheesecake is! The chocolate coconut, dulce de leche and white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecakes are good. They serve bread with dinner - an oatwheat and sourdough. Service can be lacking at times. Most of the time there's a long wait, once we were told to wait 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 1.5 hours (several people who came in after us were sat before us, both small and large parties). I eventually spoke with the manager and a table magically appeared to us, but no apology, most places at least give you a free dessert, or something, but not here. I felt incredibly neglected.
(2)alfred i.
My favorite Cheesecake Factory. And I never had run for desert!
(5)Shannon E.
Ok, this place is overrated. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because obviously, it's well known for it's million delicious flavors of cheesecake. The food is insanely mediocre for how large the portions are and how expansive the menu is. The only thing I've ever liked when I came here were the avocado egg rolls, and the cheesecake. Their food doesn't stand out at all. I have to say the wait is horrendous. No matter if you have a reservation or not. The only credit I'll give them for this is because it's in the heart of downtown Seattle. When in Seattle, pass this up. If your going to be touristing this city especially, don't go eat at a chain restaurant that you can eat no matter where you're at. Try some of Seattle's other prized restaurants.
(2)Stas G.
About as commercial as it gets and every savory dish is loaded with sodium but it is consistently delicious, very reasonably priced, serves large portions, and compared to the rest of Seattle it is open late. Fills you up and never lets you down!
(4)Binks P.
I have no beef with the cheesecake. It's good. And on Wednesdays, it's only $1.50! Totally a great deal. The food, however, is crap. (I've been dragged to Cheesecake Factories on both U.S. coasts, and my stomach is full of rocks for a full day afterwards.) It's all really bland, to say nothing of the fact that it's overpriced. I can't cook worth beans, but I've made a better pasta and marinara sauce out of a can than what I've had at the Cheesecake Factory. Also, it's always really crowded, and every time a friend drags me there (hey, I do things I hate for my friends), it's always been at least a 20 minute wait. The mixed drinks are not very strong (as well as overpriced), so the wine, beer, and straight liquor are the safest bets. Go for the $1.50 cheesecake on Wednesdays. The cheesecake menu is phenomenal. Nothing else is. * * * There's better, cheaper food at a ton of restaurants within walking distance! * * *
(1)Evan A.
Yes I know its a chain but when I made a simple suggestion on the Green Chili Cheeseburger they took me serious and sent me out a gift card! I will always be loyal to Cheesecake! The food is amazing and you never ger bored!
(5)Daisy B.
Ick. Why do I do this to myself? Tacky grandiose faux decor. Zombie-like reception from a bluetooth-eared host at a desk. Spiral bound glossy menus with advertisements. Cocktail list with no prices. Server clueless about the cocktail prices. Over-the-top portions. Cheeseburger - dried out with no flavor and meat shaped to fit the French roll it's on. The Convention Center core of Seattle is in bad need of a pub to go to after a show at the Paramount or a movie. However, Rufus Wainright at the Paramount was fabulous.
(2)Tom Y.
mmm, cheeeesecake. Beyond just the namesake foods here, Cheesecake Factories are a smorgasbord of everything. Really, you can find literally dozens of entrees, from salads and sandwiches to seafood and wraps. If you haven't been to one of these before, at least go once just to look at the sheer selection. Depending on when you go and if you have a reservation, waits can be anywhere from zero seconds to 30 minutes. It's to be expected though, as this location especially, is in the heart of downtown. Don't cry about the wait if you didn't plan ahead enough to reserve a place. I will say that sometimes, you'll indeed get bumped on your reservation, but I haven't had that happen yet personally. The food is usually of very high quality, though how it's put together may leave something to be desired. AKA, the ingredients are great and fresh, but the combination of ingredients that make an entree isn't always great. However, the portions are generous, so you'll never end up leaving hungry. Rounding out the meal with cheesecake is always a good idea. It used to be that they had just a few flavors, but now they have many more choices, including apparently low carb cheesecake (if you're going for a cheesecake for crying out loud, don't worry about 100 extra calories :)). It's a great place to go for groups, whether it's for a special occasion, or you just happened to be hungry and walking by. The mood inside is always festive, and because of the sheer amount of staff they have on hand, you're always guaranteed fast service. Average food, good quality, and a great location.
(4)Mike B.
This review is based solely on the cheesecake. I've eaten at one in Boise; been to one, been to them all. It's higher on the scale than Applebees I guess, but playing in the same league. I love cheesecake. I love key lime pie even more. They have a key lime pie cheesecake I've been meaning to try. Only after waiting in the cheesecake line for 25-30 minutes did I get a slice. It was ok. Nothing fancy or spectacular. Now, I wouldn't turn away a free slice, but you won't find me standing in line for another one. On a side note, Seattle has so many places with tons more character and food within the same walking distance. Why are so many people going to this big-box store version of a restaurant?! If you're stuck in on the Eastside, sure. But Seattle?
(2)Don M.
This place is great. U must have the deepfried macoroni balls. The jumbolia is very good and so is the caramel chicken. Well let's be honest it was all good food I was impressed. But I ain't cheap lol. So bring your wallet with ur appetite. And save room for desert cuz that is the best part
(4)Carey T.
Im a creature of habit. When I find something that is delicious, thats what I go back for. At Cheesecake factory, I always order the scampi & the casear salad. Its dynamite! The food is always on point, but the service can be hit and miss depending on who you get. The last two times I visited, we had great service one time and less then stellar the other time. Of course, the time it was not good was a busy Friday night. However, it was a special occasion for us, so that made our visit and the chunk of change I plunked down to take my niece and another friend out less than worth it.
(3)Tiffany M.
Ok i love this place! The Good: The potstickers and cream cheese wontons are amazing The banana cream cheesecake is almost as good as moms! The portion are completely sharable! The pizzas are even yummy! The Bad: They remove amazing items off thier menu too often. I loved the pesto chicken pasta dish!! ate it all the time. but they removed it. Then i ate the maple-glazed pork something or other(i dont eat pork much but this was good!!) and they removed that as well. There was a few dishes that my BF loved that have since gone too :( The prices are high, mostly on drinks, if you are wanting water you are good, but if you feel like a mudslide you are paying thru the nose. you could make a dozen mudslides for what they charge for just one :)
(4)Frazier Y.
The best place to grab food, very convienent, and there is everything around the area. You can watch a movie down the street, there are a couple of bars too.
(4)Katie H.
I don't want to like the cheesecake factory, but I do. The wait can be loooong so snag a table in the bar if you can. Portions are HUGE so be prepared for lots of leftovers, or spilt an entree with your dining companion. I love their ceasar salad. It's slathered in dressing and is very garlicy, plus the portion is about the size of my head. The pizzas are really good and the spinach dip is also really tasty. I've actually never had anything there that I didn't like, except for some kind of ginormous deep fried chicken things I had once at a location in Florida. The cheesecake is good, and packs a 2,000 calories punch, so again share with multiple friends or be prepared to run a marathon to burn off the calories. Drink prices are on the high side, but the bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. Plus it's one of the few places I can order a strawberry pina colado (their are really good) with no fear of ridicule.
(4)Michelle K.
I love this place. Everything i've tried has been good and big portioned at a reasonable price. Some of my favorites are the chicken maderia, habachi steak, and the luau salad. Of course you can't come here and not try a chreesecake. Absolutely the best red velvet cheesecake ever!!!!! Only downfall I would say is good luck if you ever get a table on the weekends at the Bellevue location. Sometimes it is over an hour wait. We hardly ever go there, we always go to the downtown Seattle location.
(4)Jennilee B.
It's 9pm and when my girlfriends and I are upset, annoyed, and itching to get "it" out of our system, we head here. Apparently I was all of the above, plus I was hungry- still. We just came from Palace Kitchen, skipped dessert there, and decided that TCF was the surefire, no disappointment place to go. No disappointments here- even after we stayed til 11pm talking our heads off. Our server was so nice and super sweet- and I am going to stress and put a major emphasis on SO NICE/SUPER SWEET. She refilled our coffees even before it got to the halfway point including the cream. (I had about 10 cups) And when I was gabbing away and barely touched my cheesecake/brownie/german chocolate cake with whipped cream confection she asked me "Do you like it or I can get you something else?" [Other servers take super offense if you don't eat the food as if they made it themselves!] Anyhow, I don't know if I'd order the "cavity on the plate cake" again though (on the menu its called Chris' Outrageous Chocolate Cake). I should've ordered my regular Fresh Banana Creme Cheesecake- If you like Banana Creme Pie, you're going to love it- bananas, cheesecake, whipped cream YUM!
(5)Drew G.
Agreeing with some and disagreeing with some is how i view this place. The service is super slow and food takes forever to get there. the food is really good though, but would be better with sweet potato fries. MMM... sweet potato fries....
(2)Amanda P.
I wish I could give 0 stars! But alas 1 is what they get. Last Sunday the fam and I went for brunch to use a gift card given to us for Christmas, and received the absolute worst service I've ever received at any restaurant before. Brunch is not busy, so why such bad customer service? It's pretty bad when all the servers are standing in a circle in the middle of the restaurant making jokes. Others were in the corner gossiping loudly behind us or texting on their phones. Our server Lauren was pretty horrible, she didn't come to check on us once. I had to make eye contact with her to get her to come and give us our check. She received no tip, and we will not be going back again!
(1)Brian M.
Holy crap! The lunch portions are so big...how can any normal human being eat a dinner portion. I had the pasta carbonara and it was excellent. So nothing bad to say about this chain.
(4)Janell W.
the service was okay... and nothing to write home about. I did like the atmosphere...
(3)Klaus J.
Not as nice decoration as the Cheesecake Factory in Chicago, but still very nice experience to visit. Their portions are huge and very tasty. It was a busy Sunday when we went there for lunch, but service was still fast. Very good experience overall.
(5)Ian M.
Want to know a nice and simple way to ruin a weekend with food poisoning? 1. Eat Phad Thai at the Cheesecake Factory on a Friday around 6pm with some family and friends for a late lunch/early dinner. Take left over Phad Thai home. 2. Have a nice Friday night hanging out watching movies with friends, eat left over Phad Thai, thus making Cheesecake Factory Phad Thai the only thing that you've eaten for the day. 3. Go to bed. 4. Wake up at 1:45am and proceed to expel mostly undigested Phad Thai from most of your major orifices, at high velocities. For 4 hours. In the shower. 5. Wearily realize you've been watching the same Mung Bean Sprouts swirl around the shower drain for 15 minutes in the dazzling rays of the new dawn and that the pain, while not gone, is more a numb post-prolapse kind of pain rather than a para-prolapse kind. 6. Sleep as long as possible to give your body enough time to recover from the spice and acid burns it received on its various soft tissues/membranes. 7. Feel your ass pucker every time you see/hear the name Cheesecake Factory. The End.
(1)Melissa H.
Consistently good food, beautiful surroundings, huge selection, good hours. This is your late night hangout so you don't have to hit up Denny's (well, unless it's 3am or something). Great service. Greasy, overpriced, crowded, loud. Not to mention this location has zero parking. You have to teleport here.
(3)Camille K.
I threw all the money I saved by not having to cover my own air and hotel expenses into food, drinks and girlie things ALL for ME! Hence, my visit to The Cheesecake Factory. I love the Mai Tai at The Cheesecake Factory (Sorry, William at Tango. The Cheesecake Factory makes their Mai Tai a little sweeter and smoother.). Desserts are delicious too!
(3)Shu Z.
I've been coming here for lunch quite a bit lately as its just across the street from where I work. The food is tasty enough, but they seem really unhealthy and are a little pricey too. Some of the staff here are really friendly, and service in general is good.
(3)Nicole K.
I think their strategy here is to give you so much bad food that you think that you are getting a good deal (a super-size me restaurant). The problem is: no matter how much bad food you eat, it still tastes like doo and thus it is not money well spent. I have been forced to come to this place a couple of times (family). The salads are blah, the veggie choices are few (they used to have a decent veggie burger, but no more), and the cheesecake is nothing write home about. I won't bother remarking on the atmosphere, as it is a chain restaurant.
(1)Lis M.
I have nothing against chains that get it right, but the Cheesecake Factory is overhyped and underwhelming. I have eaten at the Cheesecake Factory twice now in two different cities and can not say I am impressed. Experience #1 I say overhyped, because the only other time I tried to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, was back seven or eight years ago when I lived in Sandy Eggo, and work told us they were treating us to Cheesecake Factory. And then....we arrived at the infamous Two Hour Lunch. And waited to be seated. And waited. And waited. And walked across the parking to the Costco, made a round of the free samples, came back, and waited some more. Woot. The boss had promised us and he'd obviously felt like we'd invested all that time in waiting, we might as well wait til we were seated. Which we were eventually, in the time that it takes solar systems to form and life to evolve and species to go extinct. I don't remember what I had except that it was boring and pasta-y and we'd taken so long getting to lunch that we didn't even have time for cheesecake. Every time I'd go by a Cheesecake Factory, I'd always see a pile of people spilling out the doors, ALSO obviously waiting, and I'd want to yell at them, "Flee, flee, while you still have years left in you!" Experience #2 (Last night, Seattle) - My boyfriend and I are kicking around downtown Seattle, looking for a place to eat. We happen to walk by the Cheesecake Factory, and miracle of miracles, there's not a line. Holy shit. I tell The Boy that I still have yet to experience the cheesecake of the factory, and he says he once went years ago (and relates a similar story) and he hasn't had it either. So we relent, and see if they can seat us. And they totally can. (Cheesecake Factory Tip: Go on a Tuesday at 8.30 apparently.) So we get seated, and the terminally perky waitress drops our menus down for us. I get a Flying Gorilla (a banana-chocolate drink, which is actually pretty good, and about the one part of the meal I enjoyed) and settle down to peruse the menu. My boyfriend makes the observation that the menu is HUGE, and he always gets nervous when he sees the menus of hugeness because half the time it means that all the appetisers and some of the other dishes are frozen in ginormous fridges in the back, because there's no way they can cook all of these on notice. This prognostication proves to be likely true, as my overly salty and processed Tex Mex egg rolls attest. It's hard to say about my mushroom soup, but it is very peppery to the point where the mushroom flavours are overwhelmed. I've even had awesome mushroom soup at a chain before and this wasn't it. The Boy gets some pasta dish which he describes as "Very meh." Oh, and I STILL don't know how the cheesecake was because we decided to cut our losses and pay the cheque instead of waiting for the dessert. The service was okay, although the waitress seemed to have perfected the "Wait til their mouths are full and then ask how it is" technique. A tiny bit slow too. The food was a big meh, and at the prices, not so great. The ambience feels kinda pretentious. And I can't believe that people wait in line to eat here. There's nothing I ate that wowed me enough to say, "Well, I'd come back to get THAT." It's like, you pay for the restaurant experience and end up with bar food--and if I wanted bar food, Six Arms is conveniently a few blocks up Pike. EDITED TO ADD: The Boy and I have since tried the Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake. We got a white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake to go, and brought it home. It was expensiveish but very delicious. Our guests also enjoyed it. So in that respect, I will say Cheesecake to Go: 4 stars. (It still takes a while to wait for the cheesecake-to-go, and sometimes it is frozen rockhard, which means if you needed it for an event, you should plan a few hours for thawing.) I remain staunch on the actual restaurant experience though. The non-cheesecake food is mediocre, and the restaurant is overhyped. That remains at a solid 2 stars.
(2)Kelsey F.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants, though I do like cheesecake... Okay - their cheesecake isn't bad. Not at all. And their food, the one time I had a meal, wasn't bad either. The reason to go? Their appetizers. When I go these days, I don't order a meal, I order a few appetizers to split with my dining partner. In particular: -Ahi carpaccio - surprisingly cool and fresh tasting, and while people are wary of the raw in chain restaurants like this (understandably so), I've never gotten sick from this. Never. (Did I just tempt the food-borne illness gods? Damn.) -Fire-roasted fresh artichoke - the dining partner had never had fresh artichoke (horror!), so having something like this was the perfect introduction. Artichokes, btw, are completely underrated. The third item we usually order rotates based on our mood. If we've been drinking a bit, it's going to be fried. (Wonder why fried food tastes so good post-alcohol.) If we haven't, it'll be something light. The thing is, I don't think people realize that there's really more to this place than meets the eye. So, 3.8 stars. Might as well bump it on up, eh?
(4)Katie S.
Ive been here a handful of times over the years. Each time I'm left pretty unimpressed with the food and prices. I am however a sucker for their fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce. But I am a cheese addict so thats explains that. Also their caramel cheesecake was to die for. Generally the servers are very nice and attentive. Those are all the compliments I can dig up for this place. The time I ordered a turkey burger the thing came dripping with grease for some reason and I got a huge stomach ache...wont be getting that again. Cons: The wait time can be a lot ridiculous and sometimes the bar is too crowded for everyone who's waiting. Advertisements in the menu just leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth and seems rather tacky to me. I'm paying money to eat here why are you shoving ADS in my face? Cant I sit down to dinner and relax and not be bombed by ads like I am most of the day? Clueless servers. The server had no clue what the prices on drinks were and had to ring over another server who was IFFY on the prices as well. Sad. Drink cost a TON here. $10 cosmo...yikes. Maybe ill grab drink else where. Bottom line, over priced for stuff thats not really worth it at all.
(3)Courtney M.
One of the most magnificent Cheesecake Factories I have ever been in, but then again, aren't they all like that? Great food, the service was so-so, but they were very busy. Loved the downtown Seattle location. And the good memories ...
(4)Anita K.
Contrary to the name of the place - the cheesecake is really nothing to write home about. I found that there really wasn't too much selection when it came to gluten free options on the menu - which was disappointing because I know so many people nowadays are finding out that they suffer from a gluten intolerance. Nonetheless they managed to whip something up in the kitchen that was "gluten free".... needless to say my friend was very sick that night, because there was some kind of contamination in the food!
(2)Johnny D.
Food is so-so..actually I can't remember. But the waitress was very kute and kind. So is this review biased...well... I have never been to Hooters, but if you have - try to rate the restaurant once, then again without the girls - and compare your results.
(4)Sasha R.
So... let me paint a little picture for you... 5 hours on a bus from Vancouver, BC, then seeing my lover off the to the train back to PDX, registering for a conference, and checking in to a hotel, all in a city I didn't really know. Enter the Cheesecake Factory, which I have never really been a big fan of, HOWEVER it was directly between my hotel and the one my conference was at, so I figured what the heck. I was dining alone, so I got a seat at the bar and that's where the fun began. I ordered a seared tuna salad, a glass of wine that my server recommended that was excellent and completely enjoyed being able to eat my meal all before most of the parties that I walked in with had been seated. I don't think I'll stop eating at the smaller, more funky places I tend to frequent, but I def. like having this one in my back pocket for just in case moments like this one.
(3)Joyce D.
Would be 4 stars if they didn't give us this mess up the seating So much to choose from... it took me a good half hour to choose from all the goodies. Decided to be adventurous with a Japanese eggplant, bleu cheese pizza with artichokes (i loooveee artichokes!). The boyfriend had steak with wasabi mashed potatoes.... mashed potatoes and wasabi? weird combo...just weird... blech. blech. BLECH. steak tasted like teriyaki and asparagus was fried perfectly. i guess they were trying some asian fusion with the wasabi/mashed potatoes, and trying to tempura-ify the asparagus (normally you don't get asparagus in your vegetable tempura at a japanese restaurant). they succeeded in some aspects, failed in others (i.e. mashed potatoes). blech. Drink menu is adorable!!! AND you can't taste any alcohol, just how I like it!! Although we had to wait 25 minutes, we were promptly seated after 25 and there was some sort of confusion but we ended up getting a great window seat with a good view of the downtown streets outside. Bread was warm, soft, and tasty... hrmm just toasted perhaps? butter was soft but slightly cool and easily spreadable. I love the people in Seattle, everyone is so nice! Even in downtown! The waiter was friendly and attentive, never had a problem about lack of water or ... anything... and asked us multiple times if everything was all right. The only qualm with him though was that when I couldn't finish my pizza, he smushed it into this tiny box and when I opened it later, it looked like someone had like, sat on it. Oh well... what can you do?
(3)Joseph G.
Food is good. Service has always been slow and orders inaccurate with the need to ask for things multiple times before receiving them. I'm done with the Pike St. restaurant! If you crave The Cheesecake Factory, I suggest another location.
(2)Merri D.
My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday last night. We arrived at around 5:45ish and were told we would be seated in about 30 minutes. We watched the clock and were seated exactly half hour after we were told we would be. We ordered our drinks, I have my usual Tropical Smoothie and he had The Flying Gorilla. Both were very tasty, in fact boyfriend had a second one. We ordered the Ahi Tartare for our appetizer and it was gone within 15 seconds of being on our table. It was so tasty and refreshing. I ordered the grilled pork chops with mash potatoes and he ordered the pasta jambalaya. He finished a little over half and I finished half of mine. Mind you I do this because I want leftovers when I go home and room for cheesecake. The menu is a bit over whelming for a first timer, but I suggest going to the website and looking at the menu on line to help decide if it takes you awhile normally to pick what you would want to order. My mashed potatoes were delicious! I normally just love creamy, but these had some chunks and were so good! My pork chop was cooked to perfection and I can't wait to eat it for lunch. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. I always enjoy going to the cheesecake factory with him because of the large portions they give. He has a huge appetite and its always satisfied when we dine here. As for the cheesecake there was a little mix up because I had brought a card with me that offers a free slice with a certain amount you spend. I showed our server when we first sat and she said no problem, but my boyfriend read the small print a little further and they do not do the cards on Saturdays. I told our server when it was time to order our cheesecake and she apologized and talked to the manager and was able to get me a slice for free, which worked out nicely since my boyfriend didn't want one of his own. I let it slip that she could mention its my birthday if that would help getting me a free slice and she came back with my cheesecake with a damn candle it it and a couple of cute servers and sand to me. I loved it, but of course still acted like it was embarrassing ha ha. I would return again for a great meal because until I have a bad experience at this fine establishment I'm always going to come back for more. BY THE WAY THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS SO STOP PICKING YES PEOPLE! lol
(5)Sean M.
I never really liked the Cheesecake Factory till I tried their guacamole. Its AMAZING. You can have it as hot as you want and if you tell them you like it HOT they really bump up the temperature. I'm giving this place three stars for that alone and one more star because of the nice drink selection. The reasons I don't like it: 1. Its ALWAYS super busy and filled with tourists. The wait on a weekend for a table is usually over an hour and I wont even wait that long for a free meal. (Free drinks, yes. Free Food, no). 2. The menu is way too big. You can tell its too big because they have to insert advertisements into the menu to make sure your paying attention. 3. The staff is either way to friendly or they want nothing to do with you. All I want is for them to check on my once in a while and bring me what I ask for. Does it always have to be the opposite extremes? 4. Were is the factory? Were is all the smoke and pipes and stuff? I see the cheesecake for for god sake, if your going to call your self a factory have some cool gears turning at least.
(4)Betsey S.
I hate the Cheesecake Factory. Why do people wait hours to eat here? Why, when there are so many fabulous, unique, quality restaurants in the neighborhood? The prices are way too high, the portions are ridiculous (I know most Americans probably adore this aspect of the Cheesecake Factory, but to me it's just gross), it's louder than Qwest Field during a Raiders game, and the service is spotty at best. Do not get me started on the decor. The place needs a hit from a huge spray can of Sconce-B-Gone. On top of all that, I got food poisoning from a salad here, but hey, it WAS a truly large salad, containing probably two full heads of romaine, so maybe I shouldn't complain since I received so much food for my money and agony.
(1)Brandon M.
Went on a Saturday Night Entertaining some friends. Place was packed but was able to get a drink @ the bar...An hour wait for a table but it was Saturday Night downtown, so you kinda know what's up before you go in. Ran into my Brother in law and his girlfriend, Random...The food was OK, a lot of different options...They should stick to a certain type of food. too many options can be bad. The drinks are costly so be prepared...Big portions. NO parking which sucks but i know it's downtown so it goes without saying. Lots of different cheesecakes, you gotta get a slice. it goes without saying...Good place (Chain) to eat in DT seattle...Centrally located to the movies and the video game place...
(3)Michelle E.
I know it's a chain, I know the food is a bit overpriced and kind of meh, but this place rocks my world. (I LOVE the huge menu.) We get there right when they open on Sunday's at 11am and head straight to the bar. Never a wait at all! And if you sit at the bar (on Sundays), Tyson is a rock star. Anyone reviewed the new Southcenter one yet?
(4)MamaRed P.
the place- clean, high ceiling with warm dim lighting, tables can be put together to accommodate big party. can be very loud if you sit way back toward the kitchen. the food- hit or miss. my favorite are, Thai lettuce wrap, avocado egg roll, corn fritter, and the pasta devinci. most of the high end menu items are not that tasty. the portions are huge. the service- so so.
(3)Angie Q.
I love the prime location as well as the atmosphere and decor. My first time here I ordered crab cakes (my favorite). The breading was hard and appeared to be over-cooked. The crab filling made it appear the restaurant was being stingy and didn't want to include too much crab, and instead piled on the extras. These were the worst crab cakes I've ever had! Cheesecakes are okay... I do really like the regular one with strawberries on top. My second time visiting, I ordered a salmon filet with asparagus and mashed potatoes. They were surprisingly good (I didn't have high expectations and my friend really wanted to go).
(3)Gavin N.
This Cheesecake Factory has consistently better service than the Bellevue location. Food quality remains about the same, nothing to scream about, but you do get good quality food and large portions of it. The atmosphere is elegant, relaxing, yet casual and fun at the same time. The only thing that typically sucks at any cheesecake factory is no reservations for any size party (read my review at Bellevue for a party of 25) and therefore frustrating long waits during peak dining times. Anyway, of the 4-5 times I've been to this Cheesecake, the most recent was this weekend for my friend's 24th birthday. We had a group of 12 people (including my friend's father who flew in for the weekend all the way from Guam). Our total bill was a little over $200 on drinks and 1 cheesecake alone. Our servers/hosts/bartenders were very friendly/quick. So why 2 stars? Well at the start of the night the Busboy wasn't too friendly, we ignored it. Later in the night he dropped a cheesecake that would've ended up in my friend's lap if she had not caught it, he threw her a towel w/no apologies or anything. As we left the establishment the same busboy through the window decided to give the finger to two girls (including my girlfriend) in our party and mouth the words "F*ck you" to our entire party. What was a fun night for all of us quickly became very ugly. We spoke with the manager, who was very professional and understanding about the whole thing. The General Manager called us regarding the incident the next day (and claimed it was the busboy's last night), he asked what he could do to rectify the situation. We asked not to be charged (we could've asked for a whole lot more), which he did (hence the two stars rather than one). The management did the best they could, but it will still be awhile before any of us can see ourselves back at Cheesecake Factory (at least in Seattle) after such an incident. ~G
(2)yin y.
Everything seem so much better back in the day.. maybe I was young, stupid and didn't know better. Anyways... came here yesterday with a bunch of friends. We ordered avocado appetizer, two expensive shrimp pasta, chicken pasta, and a cheesecake. Our bill total to $96 (w/tip). The food was ok but with this price I always expect it would be better. We didn't have to wait since one of our friends saved us a table. The waiter was ok. She did her part and refilled our water and drinks. But I am with DJY on the advertisement menu, they should give the customer discounts! I guess that's just hopeful thinking.
(3)Paul F.
Dude, just say no.
(1)Mary H.
Maybe it's because we went there on a Sunday, but our group didn't have to wait more than a minute for seating. Food was good, but there was enough of it left over to feed each person for another whole day.
(4)John D.
I've never understood the attraction of the Cheesecake Factory. The wait is far too long, the food is overpriced, and there's far too much of it. Perhaps it makes more sense out wherever it started.
(2)A B.
Seriously, why would anyone eat someplace that features advertisements in it's menu? What's next, ads in the dessert. Skip the wait, food and 2500 calorie entrees and go to a local place.
(2)Darin P.
While I can't say I've eaten everything on the menu, the items I have tried don't match the "bland" descriptions a few Yelpers use. I find myself gravitating to the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and am always happy with my selection. The Cajun Jambalaya is good (granted, I've had better elsewhere), and there are some good salad options. This isn't the best food in town, but I like it for several reason. 1. I've found a menu item that I like that I can eat whenever I'm in a town with a CF. 2. I think the decor and ambiance is fun... though a bit noisy. 3. There is enough selection so that almost everyone can find something they like. I find it humorous that some complain about too large of portions. A suggestion - 4 people, 2 or 3 entrees served family style, and a couple pieces of cheesecake for desert if you are so inclined. Personally I've never been inclined to over-indulge on food I did't like, but I do usually eat my entire entree... but I blame myself, not the restaurant. The lines can be crazy, but I don't bother trying to go during the rush. Lunch - 11:30. Dinner - 4:30 or late and you are fine.
(4)Chani B.
I know I know its a chain restaurant. Don't let the name fool you. Their menu could feed a small country. Kudos for the fried mac and cheese. I just need to know if we can knight the person who invented such pleasure? Can they be exempt from paying taxes or something,because this appetizer is sooooo good! I also like the orange chicken. Ok enough about me and my needs as a person. The low down This place is almost ALWAYS packed. Ive found that if you have a child in a stroller,people will let you sit down ( so cool). There's not that much seating,although you think there would b/c its across from the convention center,so all those folks will be there,too. The wait time seems the same no matter what day and time you go. They do not take reservations. Park at Pacific Place if you want a better rate as far as parking. Good luck finding street parking. The portion sizes are big ( umm is that why my butt is so big?) So bring a few friends and share. The cheesecake is good. My fav is the carrot cake,but Ive yet to have something I dislike here. The waitstaff is friendly and competent.
(4)Me H.
I always get over whelmed when I come here. And when I leave I always feel over stuffed. The menu is HUGE and not in a good way, way too many items to pick from and the portions are bigger than the menu. Even their lunch portions are HUGE. And the wait, Holy Mother of Baby Jesus the wait is crazy, I was here this past Monday for lunch, arrived at 1:30 pm and still had a long wait, and I hate waiting especially when I'm hungry. Anyways the service was excellent, my diet coke never went empty which was good considering how salty my food was. And one time I was here I got carded but my dining companion who was eleven years younger than me didn't get carded, the server said I looked young but he didn't. For that comment alone I could give them five stars but I won't now if they offered half portions on all their food all the time I might consider.
(3)Tony G.
I had a below average plate of spaghetti here. I know I should of had a steak or burger or something else, but we were supposed to go to Bucca de Beppos but a friend decided she wanted to go here instead. Big mistake...though I think she was somewhat happy with her meal. I had the spaghetti bolognese, which is a meat sauce...that tasted like a big pile of nothing. Very bland. Not only that, they served penne instead of spaghetti noodles. I have nothing against against penne mind you, but with a meat sauce? Too much food. It is hard to believe that I can get so full from below average food, but somehow I managed. I guess it is the Italian in me. I finished a little more than half the plate and couldnt not finish the leftovers. I dont see myself going there again, but if I do I will try something else and modify this review. Until then..... Rock!
(2)Nori V.
All I got to say about this HIGH priced and sinful restaurant is... THE "FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE" BALLS ARE YUMMY!!!!!!
(4)JonandVal H.
Deep Fried Mac&Cheese = Obsession!!
(5)Kal B.
were still full from lunch so just grabbed a couple of appies.. corn cakes which are to die for.. topped with salsa, guac and sour cream.. they are simply amazing.. we also had some crab wontons that are made with cream cheese mixed with the crab. to top it off we had a limited edition cheesecake.. the turtle caramel cheesecake for dessert.. it was pretty amazing! my sis went to bellevue 2 days later and said the waitress said they discontinued it.. let's say that she was pretty disappointed! but perhaps it was only at that other location. expect a wait especially after 7 on a fri or sat.. but we got in around 6ish and only waited about 20.
(5)Brittany F.
I love this CF. The one in Bellevue SUCKS!! A little tip since it is always crowded. Sit in the bar. There are tables there not just stools and you don't have to wait you just walk right in a sit down. I almost always sit at the bar. The bartender Mary is fantastic. She knows everybody. When she sees me she almost automatically starts making my Mai Tai. The menu is overwhelming but I have only had to return something twice. Once for peas when i said no thank you and the other for a not warm pizza. Other than that no complaints.
(4)Jason T.
Seattle best value and all around place! All the portions are huge and the wide variety is overwhelming! The veggie casedillas are great and their pasta is good as well. My favorite drink there is the Georgia peach. It actually looks like apeach! and tastes awesome!
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