The Raven — Restaurant in Seattle

Update: I came here again and was once again impressed by the high quality service and great meal! I can't recommend this place enough!

What an excellent experience! There is no question why this place has such a high rating. They really nailed it in every aspect. The dining and bar area is beautiful albeit small, with an interesting style and decor, balancing comfort and class. There’s a good selection of whiskeys and other drinks to kick off your meal and the bartender is extremely knowledgeable. He answered questions about whiskey that a professional sommelier couldn’t and was nice enough to pour a few small samples to better explain. The charcuterie was great as well as the deviled eggs with pork belly. Steaks were cooked perfectly and the chef came out to make sure everything was right and chat for a bit. It was evident that the entire staff loved their jobs and excelled at delivering to the highest standards. This was the best restaurant experience in recent memory. I will plan to come here every time I’m in town and I’m excited to show this place to...

My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The flatbread was overpriced and loaded with an excessive amount of cheese, reminiscent of what you'd find at a low-quality pizza joint. The homemade shrub drink was undrinkable for us causing both my partner and I to cough after our first sips (our bad for not knowing it’s a vinegar drink). Despite returning the drink after hardly being touched, we were still charged for it :(

Additionally, the menu items we initially wanted were unavailable, forcing us to choose alternatives. While the waitress was extremely nice, the overall atmosphere was confusing. We came for the live jazz music, but were instead distracted by four big-screen TVs playing different content, including infomercials and Family Guy.

What was meant to be a relaxing date night turned into a rather...

Gorgeous & classy improvement on the old space with an intimate (not too bright), yet open feel. They played chill jazz, and the owners were really kind and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed our flatbread (vegan options available), brussel sprouts, and signature drinks w/ciders (2 available). Went in on a Wednesday Happy Hour around 4:30, & we were the 1st to arrive, since they open at 4p. The owners made us feel very comfortable, & we’re excited to return. It’s lovely to have them in our lil Triangle, & they’re open Wed-Sat until 10. Hopefully we can all make them feel welcome...