Restaurant ZoeCasual eleganceThe savory dishes were truly masterful, refinely complex and full of yum. Depending on where I attacked the plate I got a different yet complementary flavor that was clearly extremely well designed. I highly recommend the tasting menu served only on certain days.
I must add however, since the 5 savory courses were so wonderful I had very high expectations, and it fell short. Don't get me wrong that dessert was good, very good in fact. But not of the same caliber as the preceding dishes. It was clearly made by a different chef. The dessert was more common and somewhat monotone. It was just dessert and nothing to rave about like the other dishes.4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent meal and serviceExcellent meal and service was superb. we spent 5 hours dining, drinking and talking with friends. I highly recommend Restaurant Zoe!!!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe support staff with regardThe support staff with regard to water, tidbits, was exemplary but either the bartender or our waiter ran late. There were other instances where our party was left to scratch our collective heads waiting for a chance to flag some service down but, I must say, I am definitely looking forward to my return visit (loved my roasted endive salad).4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMI've never been disappointedI've never been disappointed by the food at Zoe at either their original or their new location. It's always a treat. The service is generally good but on this particular occasion drink orders took ages. The end results were delicious but it was a little annoying. The food service was prompt and did not disappoint. The wild boar bolognese is amazing.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything we had was fantasticEverything we had was fantastic in taste, however the portions are not very large at all. For the two of us, we expected to be able to have an entree as well as an appetizer, plus our cocktails. For one person alone it was over 60.00, which would be fine, except that there was a lot of white space on the plate. The term "large plate" at Restaurant Zoe simply means that...the plate is large, but the portion size was dwarfed by the ring of white.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding Dining ExperienceRestaurant Zoe is always a reliable destination for a lovely dining experience. Whether you are there for small bites at the bar with one of their expertly made cocktails or seated at a corner table, the staff make you feel welcomed and appreciated. Rob S. at the bar makes the best Negroni in town.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMHaven't been to RestaurantHaven't been to Restaurant Zoe since they moved into this new location.
The food is as excellent, if not better, than before.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food & great companyThis is a great place to take family and friends if they're in town visiting, to go out on a date, or to have a special night out with fiends. The food was delicious, and the pace of meal allowed me to enjoy my food and not feel rushed. Our waitress was also very friendly and knew what she was talking about when it came to the menu. If you're looking for a restaurant with romantic ambiance and delicious food and drinks, I would highly recommend Restaurant Zoe.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a superb dining experienceHad a superb dining experience at Restaurant Zoe. The wait staff was knowledgeable and gracious - offered us tastes of liquor from the distillery next door, helped us pick a fine wine. The food on the selected list was outstanding - we all felt we had the "best dish". I fell in love with the gnudi and the rhubarb trifle. We have put Zoe on our repeat list.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat small restaurant.CoolGreat small restaurant.Cool yet cozy setting with high ceilings and simple tables and chairs lets the food be the star.
Two of us ordered restaurant week menu, great deal for food of that quality. The grilled char was done to perfection.
Desert alone are a reason to visit this place.
Waitress was knowledgable and very attentive.
I will definitely return.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMSmall Plate Delights!We decided to have small plates and share. It was delightful. Fabulous flavors, elegantly presented. Our waiter was very knowledgable about the food and the wines, and how they were paired. We finished with the Rhubarb-Pistachio Trifle and dessert wine. Wow. Wow.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful environment withWonderful environment with very helpful staff that are very knowledgeable about what they are serving and give great advise as to what to choose in a conflicting food dilemma. Restaurant Zoe is a place that I will recommend to all who visit Seattle.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMHighly recommended for foodHighly recommended for food and knowlegable staff.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed our experienceWe enjoyed our experience very much. The waitress was excellent, very helpful, w/o being over bearing. Perfect timing for service and letting us enjoy our time together.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have dined at RestaurantWe have dined at Restaurant Zoe many times but this time we took our kids (boys, ages 7 and 10). They had wanted to dine at a "fancy" restaurant and while we have no plans on taking them to this caliber of restaurant on a regular basis it was an interesting and enjoyable experiment. Our waiter was great with the kids and the food, while not kid focused, was delicious as always and we all had a wonderful evening.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood for ThoughtOnce again I enjoyed everything about Zoe. This being my 3 time there, the service is always great and super friendly, the food delicious, and the ambiance is amazing. If you haven't been make sure you make a reservation you won't be disappointed.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood very good and creative.Food very good and creative. However, the number of selections were limited. Service was friendly, attentive, helpful, and efficient. Great open atmosphere.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFood overall was tasty, thoughFood overall was tasty, though please revamp vegetarian option. Chicken fried tofu was not appetizing at all!!4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was great as alwaysThe food was great as always and the staff handled some unusual special requests with grace and ease. Thanks for hosting a great relaxed evening with our friends!4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was exceptional!The food was exceptional! The pork belly to die for.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMRAD!!! Will go again! AccommodatingRAD!!! Will go again! Accommodating and delicious!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a very good vibe. WeHad a very good vibe. We got there early before the Friday night rush so we didn't have to wait to be seated. Our server was great - polite, answered all of our questions and brought us our cocktail almost immediately after we ordered them. The food was delicious and I thought the portion sizes were perfect. I would definitely recommend Zoe for any occasion.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my favorite SeattleOne of my favorite Seattle restaurants - always a wonderful experience. I love their wild boar bolognese and order it almost every time I visit.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent....Excellent food and service overall and well worth a 1st and repeat visit.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMOur dining experience wasOur dining experience was exceptional. Outstanding roasted endive salad and delicious chestnut soup. The bolognese
Was superb. And the cheesecake was wonderful. We had a great bottle of Bordeaux. Derek has built a superb
Wine list and he always stops by with friendly advice and good words. Service was excellent. Zoe has taken it to the next level!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food and service.Wonderful food and service. There were only 3 other tables but still exceptional service. One person in the group didnt eat meat and the calamari was stuffed with sausage (to be fair they list the name of the sausage but none of us foodies knew that was sausage cause it wasnt called out in the menu). The server took that into account and gave us the ghnocci app for free (which was soooo good). I will definitely be going back soon.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMRZ 2.0 is a winnerOur first time back to Zoe since they moved to the new location. Wonderful server (professional and friendly and knowledgeable; the trifecta.) Every dish we ordered was excellent, both in taste and appearance. And as in the past, they have a killer list of specialty cocktails that are worth sampling through. Thanks RZ 2.0 for the great experience.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love ZOE! We used to enjoyWe love ZOE! We used to enjoy the adventure of the former, downtown location, but the neighborhood did get scary toward the end of their tenure there. When they first opened in the present location, the food was very rich, and they had changed many of their standbys that we had come to love. Recently, however, they've added back some great salads and are bringing back our favorites (including the seared foie gras.) Service is always friendly and professional and the ambiance is surprisingly "downtown" for Capitol Hill, which we like.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat find!My wife and I tried Restaurant Zoe while on vacation in Seattle. What a great find! We greatly enjoyed the short rib and apple/cranberry crisp dessert.Also, when ordering a drink, ask for a "bartender roulette"! You won't be disappointed.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperb dining experience.Superb dining experience. Hearty salads. . The short rib was tasty and the burger was delicious. We have dined here several times in the past year and it seems Zoe has it the groove on consistency and quality of food and service.2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM