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Address: 1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 644-7083
Website: http://www.cafesuliman.com/
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Cafe Suliman – Seattle
A casual cafe serving the home cooked. flavors of the Arabian pantry. View fullsize. Lunch & Dinner. PANTRY. ARABIC COFFEE. Natural wine. COCKTAILS.
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Reviews
Sunder Palani
Let me start with the good news before the chicken ruined my mood.
The cauliflower was great.
The pear hummus was really nice.
Those two dishes were doing their job.
Now… the $34 chicken.
I don’t know what happened in the kitchen, but this bird had clearly lived a long, hard life. Dry, overcooked, skin like beef jerky, meat falling off the bone in a “please let me rest” kind of way. Costco’s rotisserie chicken is laughing somewhere.
The lamb hummus was just okay and a bit too salty. Nothing exciting.
We waited about 30 minutes, then got seated at the bar in a space so cramped I felt like I was dining in economy class.
Service was slow and not very attentive.
Then came the bill surprise:
20% tip
• 5% “employee insurance”
= Paying extra to be disappointed.
Final total: $170 for two people. One glass of wine. One sad chicken. Lots of regret.
This place has potential. Some dishes prove it. But at this price point, I expected “wow,” not “why.”
Hope they fix it. I’d love to come back for the cauliflower. Just… not the chicken.
… moreThe cauliflower was great.
The pear hummus was really nice.
Those two dishes were doing their job.
Now… the $34 chicken.
I don’t know what happened in the kitchen, but this bird had clearly lived a long, hard life. Dry, overcooked, skin like beef jerky, meat falling off the bone in a “please let me rest” kind of way. Costco’s rotisserie chicken is laughing somewhere.
The lamb hummus was just okay and a bit too salty. Nothing exciting.
We waited about 30 minutes, then got seated at the bar in a space so cramped I felt like I was dining in economy class.
Service was slow and not very attentive.
Then came the bill surprise:
20% tip
• 5% “employee insurance”
= Paying extra to be disappointed.
Final total: $170 for two people. One glass of wine. One sad chicken. Lots of regret.
This place has potential. Some dishes prove it. But at this price point, I expected “wow,” not “why.”
Hope they fix it. I’d love to come back for the cauliflower. Just… not the chicken.
delia koren
We ate at this small restaurant in the market, which describes itself as serving dishes inspired by Levantine cuisine, especially Syria and Lebanon. I’d say they took the idea of “inspiration” quite loosely, but the food itself was genuinely delicious, and it was great to see so many vegetarian options on the menu.
We didn’t wait long for our dishes, though we arrived very early (around 5:30 p.m.), so the place wasn’t full yet. The space is extremely tight, and I imagine it could feel uncomfortable once the restaurant gets busy.
Service was friendly and attentive.
What really bothered us was the mandatory 22% service charge, along with a note on the receipt explaining that this charge does not go to the server, who would also appreciate a separate tip. The server repeated this when presenting the bill. As visitors to Seattle from London, we’ve never encountered this approach before, and it felt passive-aggressive. Once you add tax, a 22% service charge, and then the expectation of an additional tip, the value becomes questionable. The food is tasty and the place is cute, but the way service charges and tipping are handled takes away from the overall experience.
… moreWe didn’t wait long for our dishes, though we arrived very early (around 5:30 p.m.), so the place wasn’t full yet. The space is extremely tight, and I imagine it could feel uncomfortable once the restaurant gets busy.
Service was friendly and attentive.
What really bothered us was the mandatory 22% service charge, along with a note on the receipt explaining that this charge does not go to the server, who would also appreciate a separate tip. The server repeated this when presenting the bill. As visitors to Seattle from London, we’ve never encountered this approach before, and it felt passive-aggressive. Once you add tax, a 22% service charge, and then the expectation of an additional tip, the value becomes questionable. The food is tasty and the place is cute, but the way service charges and tipping are handled takes away from the overall experience.
Quinn deKubber
Had a delicious meal here with a group of friends! Their dishes are great for sharing. Our favorites were the Hummus with Braised Lamb, Halloumi, Shoshitos, Arabic Coffee, and you cannot miss their Olive Oil Cake. The staff were all very friendly and helpful! Will absolutely be back.
… moreL G
Food was great. Really creative, but also loved that it was relatively simple and rustic. Amazing flavors.
The service was excellent (shout out to Rebar and I wish I got the host’s name who was great and also manning the bar.)
Favorites: rockfish main and the side of carrots.
Only critiques: 1/ the pool of grease in the hummus coming from the lamb. Maybe getting the lamb on the side would solve? I don’t think it was just Olive oil but it’s possible it could have been.
2/ the space is very tight. If you sit at the counter, every time a server or patron walks by your chair is getting bumped. It was really annoying, but seemed impossible to avoid.
3/ the bread, I can’t recall if it was described as pita or what, was underwhelming. Flat and flavorless. For such yummy sauces to sop up with bread, it shouldn’t be an afterthought!
Also, 22% service charge that doesn’t include gratuity is wild.
Food is good, but not good enough to return for that robbery.
… moreThe service was excellent (shout out to Rebar and I wish I got the host’s name who was great and also manning the bar.)
Favorites: rockfish main and the side of carrots.
Only critiques: 1/ the pool of grease in the hummus coming from the lamb. Maybe getting the lamb on the side would solve? I don’t think it was just Olive oil but it’s possible it could have been.
2/ the space is very tight. If you sit at the counter, every time a server or patron walks by your chair is getting bumped. It was really annoying, but seemed impossible to avoid.
3/ the bread, I can’t recall if it was described as pita or what, was underwhelming. Flat and flavorless. For such yummy sauces to sop up with bread, it shouldn’t be an afterthought!
Also, 22% service charge that doesn’t include gratuity is wild.
Food is good, but not good enough to return for that robbery.
Grace Wilson
I’m typically one to discourage reviews, but my experience this evening was so lovely that I can’t help but share my thoughts. First of all, the space is so beautiful and conducive to good conversation. My friend and I were immediately greeted and welcomed by who I believe is the owner, who has a very generous and accommodating demeanor. You can tell they genuinely want to welcome you to their space and create a community, to establish rapport. The wine suggested was perfect and a great compliment to beautiful food. We were sent the halloumi which was such a kind gesture (and had a delightful spice) – thank you for your hospitality and generosity. Cafe Suliman is the place to go to feel taken care of, enjoy delicious food, and see a passion for food and hospitality come to fruition.
… moreEdgiemeh Dela Cruz
I went here the other night to have dinner with a friend. It was the perfect spot to go talk, have filling food & perfectly selected wines.
Things are meant to be family style and usually about 3-5 dishes get you full. Was reccomended us an orange wine they had. It was a smooth drink that paired really well with the food.
Try to go on a weekday since I’ve been told they are very busy Friday-Sunday
… moreThings are meant to be family style and usually about 3-5 dishes get you full. Was reccomended us an orange wine they had. It was a smooth drink that paired really well with the food.
Try to go on a weekday since I’ve been told they are very busy Friday-Sunday
Khoder Wassouf
Place has good food, I wouldn’t say it’s by any means authentic Arabian food, but they’ve done a good job creating a mix/hybrid if you will of middle Eastern food And a mix of something els. Which to me seemed like something they added/changed on their own to make something new.
I asked the waiter if this was of Syrian/Lebanese Levantine origin, she told us it’s by a sudanese owner who was inspired by Levantine food mixes.
Place is pretty cramped, was told they use to have even more camped space before they slightly expanded.
Overall not bad, I would definitely come back if they change the menu up a bit.
Also as a note, granularity is already included by default. No need to tip.
… moreI asked the waiter if this was of Syrian/Lebanese Levantine origin, she told us it’s by a sudanese owner who was inspired by Levantine food mixes.
Place is pretty cramped, was told they use to have even more camped space before they slightly expanded.
Overall not bad, I would definitely come back if they change the menu up a bit.
Also as a note, granularity is already included by default. No need to tip.
Jui Hanamshet
The food was mindblowing! We loved every dish we tried – cabbage, cauliflower, halloumi, hummus with braised lamb. The drinks and olive oil cake were fantastic too.
It’s a cozy place; we got seated at the bar and it was fun watching the chefs assemble the food. Suliman is a semi finalist for the James Beard award, very well deserved!
… moreIt’s a cozy place; we got seated at the bar and it was fun watching the chefs assemble the food. Suliman is a semi finalist for the James Beard award, very well deserved!
Elizabeth Linstrom
Absolutely delicious food. I dropped by for lunch and tried their pickled gigante beans with peppers and roasted cauliflower. Both were perfect and well sized for someone dining solo. Plenty of vegetarian options on the menu, which I appreciated. Drop by this little gem if you’re in the neighborhood.
… moreYogi Donovan
Blown away from the flavors. The service is impeccable. Can’t wait to return.
Marc offers a kind patient service. This restaurant has commited to building meaningful connections with their flavors and warm greetings.
… moreMarc offers a kind patient service. This restaurant has commited to building meaningful connections with their flavors and warm greetings.