Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Downtown

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of outstanding food, impeccable service from Elija and versatile atmosphere, this restaurant is it! From the moment we walked in for a couples birthday celebration dinner, we were greeted with warm smiles from the hostess Min and an inviting ambiance that struck the ideal balance between intimate and lively. Whether you go for a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends, this place seamlessly caters to all. Now, let’s talk about the star of the show—-their pasta flight. You know a dish is something special when it’s on nearly every table, and after one bite, it’s easy to see why. It’s clear this dish is their pride and joy, and it truly deserves all the attention it gets. Simply put, coming from Los Angeles where great restaurants are in abundance, this restaurant is a must-visit. Come for the incredible main dish that’s the talk of every table, stay for the exceptional service from Elija, and soak in the dynamic atmosphere. Next time we are back in Seattle this will for sure be a stop brining more friends & family along with us.

It seemed like our server had a lot of tables to Handel so some times she was mia . Also the “Service charge seemed a bit much considering our server made it clear she only got 20% of the service charge and only the tip went to her.

We had an early dinner prior to a show at the Paramount. Had great service from James! His first question was any alllergies to be aware of? And a follow up question to specifically understand my allergy. As someone who often has to have multiple ingredients removed, I had a delicious salad with grilled shrimp with only goat cheese removed. It was delicious and satisfying. The profiteroles with huckleberry ice cream and my husbands bread pudding are two of many things that will bring us back again. Bonus that the desserts were served by Scott, the executive chef. 😁

Always a great meal and always a fun experience at The Carlile. My partner has anaphylactic allergy to a spice, and our server took great care in ensuring the ingredient was not in the dishes he wanted to order. He also steered us away from other things that were not safe. We had a wonderful meal with no worry of having a reaction. The food at the Carlile Room is always exquisite. We have never had a bad meal, in fact every meal has been amazing. We dream of the carrots being added to the menu again one day, but we can't have everything! We did order the Brassica dish this time and it was just as amazing as the carrots used to be. And if you can, splurge for the Waygu Steak Frites - simply outstanding. If we are in Seattle, you can bet we are having a meal at the Carlile Room. You won't be disappointed. Also, the soundtrack of our 1980's college days seemed to be curated just for us. Thank you, Carlile Room!

Lovely four course Christmas dinner. Our server, Jim, was personable and accommodating! Always thought ahead about our needs! This cozy restaurant is festively decorated for the holidays.