Art of the Table — Restaurant in Seattle

Beautiful restaurant with high standards of detail and execution by the staff. Three tasting menus available - 3 courses defined at 75, 5 courses defined at 105, and chef's menu at $125 per person. We sat at the chef's table where an open kitchen allowed us insight to the level of care in cooking and plating the dishes. More romantic intimate ambience available at tables around the rest of the restaurant.

The chef's revealed an extensive knowledge of pickling and preserving vegetables, and working in tangy flavors to balance out very minimal but rich meats, foie gras, or cod. We started out with an amuse bouche that was a cod parfait (with the most amazing texture) shaped like a block above a spoonful bed of pickled greens, an oyster with a pear puree, and a house made prosciutto with shaved truffle. The next course was a surprisingly complex celery root bisque (vegan) paired perfectly with nettle pesto and some oil drizzled. We had a seared albacore tuna with a beautiful flavorful rub on a beet miso puree. A foie gras on top of brioche (a little too rich for my taste but enjoyed with assortment of accompaniments including cocoa nib, sunchoke puree, blueberry, blackberry.) Pan-seared cod (crispy skin) in a dashi broth with mushrooms and pickled radishes.

The highlight was honestly the main course that was an 11 day old barbeque brisket minimally dressed but started with 5 days marinating with house made rub, followed by 24 hour smoker, 12 hour braising and more days incubating. The effort here was extensive but not at all ostentatious, paired with such delicate finesse- executed with such grace.

We then ended with 3 sweeter/dessert dishes highlights of which were a pallete cleanser made from Rachel's ginger beer, a bayleaf ice cream, and olive oil cake.

Unfortunately, we did not feel like pairing with alcohol but the beverage director seemed to be doing some sommelier work, we'd be interested in trying next time. Cocktail list had some very unique recipes that looked impressive as well.

Overall there is a level of grace with which Art of Table executes it's menu and dinner experience. We are so happy with our experience we will...

Overpriced and Underpresented.

The food was interesting and there were some great pieces, but I have to say this is the most overpriced meal I've ever had. I don't mind spending money on a great meal, but I would go to other 5 star restaurants 3 times for the price of this place.

The veggie pave, the wagu beef, and the smoked fish dishes were great.

The beet ricotta near the end was terrible, truffles shouldn't be shaved on a dish (they taste like regular mushrooms that way, for a $50 upcharge), some of the dishes were replicas of other courses with one change, other things didn't go together in any way. I can understand eclectic dining, this just didn't feel on purpose at times

They gave us complimentary dessert pieces at the end for my husbands bday, I took one bite of each and left the rest. How do you screw up a truffle??

The wine paring was not worth it, the wines didn't seem to change with the food or vice versa, which is kind of the point of a wine pairing

The service was terrible. Not any kind of restaurant terrible, she was kind and prompt, but at a place like this I expect more. She didn't seem to have the courses memorized or be able to answer any of our questions about wine or food.

I admit, we went on a Thursday night for my husband's bday, so probably not 1st string serving staff, but that shouldn't matter as much in a place like this

I would go up to the bar maybe some night, but won't go back...

I have to say. This place is mid.

I don’t mind paying hundreds of dollars for good food, but this place was just not worth it.

Maybe if there tasting menu was $50 per it’ll be reasonable.

The flavors don’t seem cohesive, they don’t work. And it’s just a miss for each course.

My main course was a wagyu flank steak that was over cooked. I’ve had better steaks at ihop.

Out of all the course there was only one that stood out and made an impression on me and it was a corn based starter. That was delicious.

Everything else honestly left a bad taste in my mouth.

Each course for worse and worse.

The cocktails weren’t even good.

I live in DC & dined at a similar place called shillings canning company. If your in the area I highly recommend.

Not only are they way more aesthetic, there tastier, have better drinks and desserts, you have options for the tasting menu. One always being vegetarian friendly. & it’s only $65 per.

Almost half the price. This place is a scam and not at all worth the price. I hate my self for dining here and the bill didn’t even come out of my pocket.

Not to mention I don’t normally leave reviews but I just feel so strongly about this, this was 100% overpriced.

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