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Address: 8501 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (425) 536-8372
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Reviews
Rhea Wallace
Wow, wow, wow. I drive by here a lot and noticed the new establishment and was hoping they’d make a go of it for the neighborhood’s sake. But I had assumptions of what an American Bistro was and after visiting last night, I have a new understanding. It’s a hidden gem right in the middle of Greenwood. Two former Michelin chefs now co-owners from California have their fingerprints on everything the moment you walk in the door. My wife and I took my sister in law from out of town there last night and we were pleasantly surprised. The understated atmosphere, the congenial welcome and ambience, the small menu for all diets, with shareables, and large menu wine selection. The food, the food, the food. We shared the sugar kelp pita for an appetizer. Don’t let the name scare you off. The texture of the dough, the sweetness of the kelp, a new tasting experience. Each of us had a different dish, the salmon bowl, the poached lingcod, and the pork. Each dish is cooked to perfection accompanied with different ingredients that compliment the dish and offer an explosion of flavors. I had a decaf cappuccino and we shared Blackberry cobbler and panna cotta for desert. Both wonderful but we fought over the cobbler with our spoons. A new favorite for those special occasions and in the neighborhood!
… moreTyler Robinson
Very impressive place. I came here for a birthday party and let me say this was one of the best smaller restaurants I’ve been to that I had not heard about other than just looking on the maps. So far I’ve gone twice in both times I get the french fries because they’re perfect. I think it’s awesome that they change out the menu every season it makes me want to keep coming back. The staff is really friendly and both times I went there was good music playing. I am looking forward to coming back next season.
… moreGraham Kim
Food:
We ordered Gem Salad, Sugarkelpt Pita, Roasted Squash, and Pork Coppa. Overall, the food felt lazy and uninspired, especially given the prices.
The Gem Salad we ordered didn’t have any gem lettuce despite the name. It was romaine (which is fine; just call it a romaine salad). The apple garnish was all clumped together looked like it was hastily ran thru a mandolin and flung on top. The chef could have at least took the time and care to separate out the julienne pieces. Flavor was fine, but presentation just felt lazy.
Sugarkelp Pita was actually interesting. Pita was soft, yet with a nice chew. Kelp added a subtle umami and pleasantly oceanic flavor. Carrot shoo was also unique and interesting.
Squash dish was a bit under-seasoned, and otherwise blasé. But there is a twist – Romaine lettuce made a return in this dish! Inexplicably, this roasted squash and lentil dish included wilted, cooked romaine lettuce. Did the chef want to include braised Swiss chard and management said, “we’re too cheap for that, so use the romaine lettuce from the ‘gem’ salad instead”?? Chef, blink twice if you are held against your will…
Pork Coppa was okay. A bit on the dry side and also a bit under-seasoned, but otherwise not offensive. The sauce (maybe some kind of a pluot reduction) was tasty and paired nicely with the pork. Minor point – It was garnished with furikake. Not sure if this added anything to the dish and/or was necessary. I saw furikake on at least 4 of the 12 dishes on the menu. I guess the chef loves furikake on everything.
Service:
We arrived at the restaurant on a Sunday evening with a reservation. There were 2 other groups ahead of us, and no one even acknowledged our existence for at least 10 minutes (it sounded like the groups ahead of us waited even longer). Those groups eventually said they were able to get a table across the street at a different restaurant and left. We decided to stick it out and give Greenwood American Bistro a shot.
We were eventually seated. The waitstaff for the remainder of the evening was perfectly nice, but service was slow.
I understand restaurants are often understaffed and get slammed. And I understand service can be slow sometimes. Bu please, just acknowledge the crowd of people waiting at the door, and let them know that you’ll be right with them instead of ignoring them until they leave…
Atmosphere:
Overall atmosphere was pleasant. However, it feels like Greenwood American Bistro has a bit of an existential crisis. The atmosphere and the clientele skews more neighborhood/casual. The food tastes casual but is presented like a home cook trying too hard to plate/garnish like fine dining. And the menu is priced like high-end dining (e.g., please don’t put beverage and wine menus in sticky plastic sleeves like Applebees, unless you’re trying to be a neighborhood bar and grill – if so, the menu and pricing should reflect that).
Needless to say, I was disappointed by my experience. According to other reviews, lots of people seem to have had positive experiences. Maybe it was an off night.
… moreWe ordered Gem Salad, Sugarkelpt Pita, Roasted Squash, and Pork Coppa. Overall, the food felt lazy and uninspired, especially given the prices.
The Gem Salad we ordered didn’t have any gem lettuce despite the name. It was romaine (which is fine; just call it a romaine salad). The apple garnish was all clumped together looked like it was hastily ran thru a mandolin and flung on top. The chef could have at least took the time and care to separate out the julienne pieces. Flavor was fine, but presentation just felt lazy.
Sugarkelp Pita was actually interesting. Pita was soft, yet with a nice chew. Kelp added a subtle umami and pleasantly oceanic flavor. Carrot shoo was also unique and interesting.
Squash dish was a bit under-seasoned, and otherwise blasé. But there is a twist – Romaine lettuce made a return in this dish! Inexplicably, this roasted squash and lentil dish included wilted, cooked romaine lettuce. Did the chef want to include braised Swiss chard and management said, “we’re too cheap for that, so use the romaine lettuce from the ‘gem’ salad instead”?? Chef, blink twice if you are held against your will…
Pork Coppa was okay. A bit on the dry side and also a bit under-seasoned, but otherwise not offensive. The sauce (maybe some kind of a pluot reduction) was tasty and paired nicely with the pork. Minor point – It was garnished with furikake. Not sure if this added anything to the dish and/or was necessary. I saw furikake on at least 4 of the 12 dishes on the menu. I guess the chef loves furikake on everything.
Service:
We arrived at the restaurant on a Sunday evening with a reservation. There were 2 other groups ahead of us, and no one even acknowledged our existence for at least 10 minutes (it sounded like the groups ahead of us waited even longer). Those groups eventually said they were able to get a table across the street at a different restaurant and left. We decided to stick it out and give Greenwood American Bistro a shot.
We were eventually seated. The waitstaff for the remainder of the evening was perfectly nice, but service was slow.
I understand restaurants are often understaffed and get slammed. And I understand service can be slow sometimes. Bu please, just acknowledge the crowd of people waiting at the door, and let them know that you’ll be right with them instead of ignoring them until they leave…
Atmosphere:
Overall atmosphere was pleasant. However, it feels like Greenwood American Bistro has a bit of an existential crisis. The atmosphere and the clientele skews more neighborhood/casual. The food tastes casual but is presented like a home cook trying too hard to plate/garnish like fine dining. And the menu is priced like high-end dining (e.g., please don’t put beverage and wine menus in sticky plastic sleeves like Applebees, unless you’re trying to be a neighborhood bar and grill – if so, the menu and pricing should reflect that).
Needless to say, I was disappointed by my experience. According to other reviews, lots of people seem to have had positive experiences. Maybe it was an off night.
Steven Allison
What an amazing hidden gem in Seattle! Stumbled across this incredible restaurant and cannot wait to try out their other menus.
Hands down, one of the best burgers and fries I’ve ever had, unique, incredible flavor and cooked perfectly.
The staff and atmosphere absolutely align with the quality of the food at an elevated, elegant bistro feel. Everyone was helpful and I ended up loving the cider they recommend.
This is my new go-to for amazing quality and seasonal menus with the freshest ingredients.
… moreHands down, one of the best burgers and fries I’ve ever had, unique, incredible flavor and cooked perfectly.
The staff and atmosphere absolutely align with the quality of the food at an elevated, elegant bistro feel. Everyone was helpful and I ended up loving the cider they recommend.
This is my new go-to for amazing quality and seasonal menus with the freshest ingredients.
Skyla Sorensen
Bottom line: come here for well-priced, high quality food with fantastic service.
The rest of the lines: so many places in Seattle are astronomically priced yet don’t deliver when it comes to quality and quantity. Dining out feels like an investment now, so I’m careful about where the money is spent. I came to the Greenwood American Bistro on a friend’s recommendation, and it absolutely blew me away, checked all the boxes and then some. Just look at that cod dish – the presentation alone is Michelin quality! So hard to pick a favorite, but the Dungeness crab toast stood out as a perfectly balanced, beautifully plated meal. I feel like the meat of an entire crab was on that toast. And yes, that is a full-on bone in the background of the photo (steak tartare). I really couldn’t recommend this place enough for when you want a memorable, fancy meal at a fair price. I hope they stay in the neighborhood for years to come. It’s a pleasure to support a business with such high standards. (Oh, and the mocktails are actually good! Not just expensive juice!)
… moreThe rest of the lines: so many places in Seattle are astronomically priced yet don’t deliver when it comes to quality and quantity. Dining out feels like an investment now, so I’m careful about where the money is spent. I came to the Greenwood American Bistro on a friend’s recommendation, and it absolutely blew me away, checked all the boxes and then some. Just look at that cod dish – the presentation alone is Michelin quality! So hard to pick a favorite, but the Dungeness crab toast stood out as a perfectly balanced, beautifully plated meal. I feel like the meat of an entire crab was on that toast. And yes, that is a full-on bone in the background of the photo (steak tartare). I really couldn’t recommend this place enough for when you want a memorable, fancy meal at a fair price. I hope they stay in the neighborhood for years to come. It’s a pleasure to support a business with such high standards. (Oh, and the mocktails are actually good! Not just expensive juice!)
James M
We had dinner at Greenwood American Bistro last Wednesday for dinner and had a 10/10 experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly without hovering.
The menu had a nice mix of creative dishes. The sugar kelp pita was a standout — unique, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and perfectly paced. Cocktails we ordered (Bella’s last word and a pisco del sol) were perfect.
We had mentioned ahead of time when making our reservation that we were celebrating my birthday, and the head chef surprised us with an off-menu dessert. It was a thoughtful touch that made the night extra special. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe menu had a nice mix of creative dishes. The sugar kelp pita was a standout — unique, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and perfectly paced. Cocktails we ordered (Bella’s last word and a pisco del sol) were perfect.
We had mentioned ahead of time when making our reservation that we were celebrating my birthday, and the head chef surprised us with an off-menu dessert. It was a thoughtful touch that made the night extra special. We’ll definitely be back.
Gabby Gersten
Came here for my partner’s birthday per a friend’s recommendation and it did not disappoint!
Immediately loved the ambiance and the staff were very friendly, not just in formal “this is my job” kind of way but genuinely friendly and welcoming.
We got the sugarkelp pita that comes with a DELICIOUS “shmoo”. They left it on the table after we finished the pita and I’m so glad they did because I kept eating it throughout the rest of the meal!
I got the poached cod and my partner got the braised lamb, both very yummy as well! The presentation was beautiful! The cod was light and the pea puree had a lot of flavor for it being pea puree. Probably the best pea dish I’ve ever had! I also got the salted caramel espresso martini and it was the best espresso martini I’ve ever had.
The staff were so kind and gave us a dessert on the house for my partner’s birthday. Chocolate mousse and homemade ice cream with some cherries and hazelnuts. It’s was a lovely way to end our meal.
Overall we both had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend. I’ve been to other restaurants that cost the same or more per person and have felt disappointed, but not this restaurant! The dishes at the GAB are worth the price. I’m eager to come back and try their brunch menu!
… moreImmediately loved the ambiance and the staff were very friendly, not just in formal “this is my job” kind of way but genuinely friendly and welcoming.
We got the sugarkelp pita that comes with a DELICIOUS “shmoo”. They left it on the table after we finished the pita and I’m so glad they did because I kept eating it throughout the rest of the meal!
I got the poached cod and my partner got the braised lamb, both very yummy as well! The presentation was beautiful! The cod was light and the pea puree had a lot of flavor for it being pea puree. Probably the best pea dish I’ve ever had! I also got the salted caramel espresso martini and it was the best espresso martini I’ve ever had.
The staff were so kind and gave us a dessert on the house for my partner’s birthday. Chocolate mousse and homemade ice cream with some cherries and hazelnuts. It’s was a lovely way to end our meal.
Overall we both had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend. I’ve been to other restaurants that cost the same or more per person and have felt disappointed, but not this restaurant! The dishes at the GAB are worth the price. I’m eager to come back and try their brunch menu!
Upali Samarakoon
We had dinner here with family and loved it. The setting is very nice and cozy. Cocktails were excellent, and the Oven Roasted Chicken was amazing. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A paid parking lot is close by. Highly recommended!
… moreMax Wasser
Had an amazing meal here. The ambience is impeccable. Lighting is beautiful. Candles at every table. Everyone from host to waiter to chef was clearly invested in bringing an amazing dining experience to your table. The burgers and salad were fresh and delicious. The fries were crispy with a furrikake topping.
… moreBrittany McManus
We went here for a PNW wine tasting event. We showed up and the restaurant was all setup with 5 different wines ready for us to try, a tasting notes sheet, and their sommelier ready to talk us through each wine. We had a great time trying each wine and learning a few things. The restaurant also brought out a few snacks for us which were all very nice. I think my only recommendation would be to maybe get a mic for the sommelier or maybe group everyone a bit closer to make it easier to hear.
We stayed after the event for their happy hour (goes from 5-7!!) and tried their animal style fries, the burger, the glizzy, the gem salad, and the house popcorn. We all enjoyed our food, especially the fries and popcorn. I’m a big texture person and didn’t love the grittiness of the salad dressing with the goat cheese but still liked the taste and how crunchy the apple pieces were and the mustard seeds.
Overall we had a really fun experience, felt well taken care of by the friendly staff, and liked the ambiance of the place with the dried flower table settings and amazingly thin wine glasses!
… moreWe stayed after the event for their happy hour (goes from 5-7!!) and tried their animal style fries, the burger, the glizzy, the gem salad, and the house popcorn. We all enjoyed our food, especially the fries and popcorn. I’m a big texture person and didn’t love the grittiness of the salad dressing with the goat cheese but still liked the taste and how crunchy the apple pieces were and the mustard seeds.
Overall we had a really fun experience, felt well taken care of by the friendly staff, and liked the ambiance of the place with the dried flower table settings and amazingly thin wine glasses!