The Shop — Local services in Seattle

The Shop, despite its enticing name, falls short of expectations when it comes to the balance between pricing and portion sizes. The expense incurred for what seems like meager servings raises eyebrows, creating a noticeable disparity in the perceived value for money. Moreover, the under-seasoned nature of the dishes amplifies the disappointment, particularly when considering the hefty price tag attached.

A prime example of this disconnect is the $26 steak, which, unfortunately, fails to justify its cost through taste or quality. The anticipation for a flavorsome, satisfying meal is met with a letdown, as the culinary offerings appear to lack the attention to detail needed to elevate the dining experience. The discrepancy between the price paid and the culinary enjoyment derived leaves patrons questioning the rationale behind such high costs for what feels like an underwhelming gastronomic adventure.

In essence, The Shop leaves diners grappling with an unbalanced cost-to-quality ratio, with the financial investment not aligning harmoniously with the culinary satisfaction one would hope to derive. Addressing these concerns could potentially enhance the overall appeal of the establishment, ensuring that patrons leave with not only a full stomach but a sense of value for their hard-earned money. I meant to review the restaurant...

Went with a car club with about 15 people. Expected a good dining experience as well as a look at some classic cars. Felt sorry for the server as she was flustered with the individual food orders and wait times were excessive. Two from our party left the restaurant as they had to wait so long to be recognized to get their food order in. Ordered crab cakes for my wife and I, very disappointed as they were more like a fish stick from the frozen section at the supermarket. That along with 2 glasses of wine and tip put us back $98.00. I don’t mind the bill as long as the food is worthy which it wasn’t. My bad for thinking one could simply walk around the cars that are in the Shop. They were cyclone fences in and we didn’t have access to them. Maybe being a member is the best way to utilize this establishment. Going there as a walk-in was not a good experience. Answer to question from management: we were there 10/13 at 5:30. I understand the accessibility issue to viewing the cars on site, but hold true to my food comments. The crab cakes were abhorrent, filler only from what my wife and I could tell. I realize going there is for a total experience and if a person wants good seafood - go to a seafood restaurant. Others are items such as burgers and I didn’t hear...

My mother, two sons (13 & 10) visited the restaurant for dinner on 1/12/22. My boys were very interested in the cars and peppered Matt (working in the shop) with questions. He was an amazingly kind sport. He gave us all a tour (on a Wednesday!) of the garage.

What he didn’t know, is that my husband died a few years ago. Satiating my boys interest in cars does not come easy for me. I feel like a failure in this way. This was a huge gift that cheered us all so much! We skipped basketball practice because we all recognized that opportunities like this don’t come every day. I had even had oral surgery that morning and was in a bit of pain but I felt so great during the tour (and of course was wearing a mask) that we all kind of forgot.

All this to say, is you made our year! We just couldn’t have had a better experience. Times right now are hard, but this restored my faith that things will improve.

Three HUGE cheers to Matt! We will be back! The boys want to celebrate their...