Cedar + Elm

Name: Cedar + Elm
Address: 14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA, United States, 98028
Telephone: (425) 321-1580
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (450)

$31 to $50

American

14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Cedar + Elm is the heart of The Lodge at St. Edward Park, a beautifully restored landmark hotel peacefully tucked away in a lush 326-acre forest just 30 minutes from Seattle.

Led by Executive Chef Luke Kolpin (Formerly of Noma and Bravo's Top Chef), Cedar + Elm’s menu is inspired by the undeniable spirit of the region we’re proud to call home. Every ingredient, flavor, and method of preparation is infused with an anchored authenticity. The bounty of each season informs our direction, culminating in familiar and approachable dishes with refined presentations and bold flavors.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or brunch for an inspired Pacific Northwest dining experience. We also feature live music in our Tonsorium Bar on Thursday and Friday and all-night happy hour Sunday through Thursday!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 321-1580
Website
https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/cedar-elm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Luke Kolpin

Location
14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Neighborhood
Kirkland
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us in the charming Cedar + Elm dining room for a artfully curated dining experience, crafted course by course by the hands of Executive Chef Luke Kolpin. Experience the best of the bounty of each season through thoughtful renderings of Northwest cuisine with his signature Nordic touch, taken from years at restaurant NOMA in Copenhagen. Let us guide you through 5 courses of meticulously plated offerings, leaving nothing to be desired. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if any dietary restrictions or allergies need to be accommodated. Optional wine pairings are $65 per person. This experience will only be offered as advanced ticketing, and is only available on specific nights and in limited quantities. Not to be missed!
St. Edward Afternoon Tea
$72.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Cue the crumpets and set the table with teacups. This pinky raising occasion is worthy of dressing up & celebrating. Set in the beautiful Cedar + Elm dining room, delight in an afternoon reminiscent of earlier times as you leisurely eat your way through three tiers of sweets and savory finger foods. Sipping on soothing teas from Rishi Tea & Botanicals while being serenaded by live musicians. This modern and joyful take on tea pays homage to its rich history, while providing an unforgettable & approachable experience.
Oktoberfest Feast & Brew: A Culinary Celebration
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 18, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Experience an unforgettable evening where the world of craft beverages meets the culinary prowess of Chef Luke. This is not just a meal; it’s a captivating journey through local flavors, with thoughtfully curated pairings from Postdoc Brewing, 192 Brewing, Stoup Brewing, Alluvium Cellars, and Copperworks Distilling. Delight in each course as Chef Luke’s innovative dishes harmonize perfectly with each exceptional pour.

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What 450 people are saying

Cedar + Elm reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eastside
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cedar + Elm offers a "beautiful dining room" with a "lovely ambiance" and excellent service, often highlighted by special events like Bastille Day with live music. Diners rave about the "outstanding tasting menu" and local cuisine, such as the "perfectly executed mussels" and "sablefish." Ideal for both "family-friendly" meals and romantic evenings, this restaurant is a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions.

450 Reviews

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Peggy VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington44 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We've come with friends many times to Cedar + Elm. The food was exceptionally good this time! We started with a terrific flat bread, just the right texture and great taste. In fact, we ordered a second one after gobbling the first one because it was so good. We then shared the fried cauliflower, which surprised all 4 of us with its flavor. The seasonal greens had just the right blend of sweet and savory with an excellent lemon balsamic dressing. Our main course was the steelhead. It was cooked to perfection with a subtle smokey flavor served with snap peas that tasted like they were fresh from the garden. Our friends had the pork collar which they also found delicious. We sat on the deck outside on a beautiful day with just the perfect temperature. The server was knowledgeable and friendly. And the cause of my only beef: the wait times were unacceptably long. It seemed like about 20 minutes between visits to the table, whether to order our meal or our desert. We like to walk around the grounds after eating and his pace added easily 40 minutes to our meal that we would have rather spent walking.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Dear Peggy, Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review! We are delighted to see that you’ve dined with us many times, and have especially loved the menu with each visit. And with your most recent meal with us, your detail is amazing! A perfect blend of our local summer offerings. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon, it’ll be our pleasure to host you again. Cheers, The Cedar + Elm Team
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Milos
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place. We were sitting outside, it was very enjoyable. The food was very, very good. Very good service too.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Hi there Milos, Thank you for your glowing review! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your visit with us, and for leaving the 5 stars. We invite you to join us for another delightful meal any time! Cheers, The Cedar + Elm Team
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Jeff
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place and the staff is amazing. This is THE spot
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Jan
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is the third time I’ve eaten there. The restaurant is lovely, a treat for sure. Food is good to very good, over my three experiences. Service has been spotty each time . This time the people at the door were slow and not very efficient, but our server was excellent. The initial greeting is very important,,and I think someone needs to concentrate on improving that.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Hi there Jan, Thank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience- and especially that you’ve loved our food during every visit. We also appreciate your notes regarding your most recent greeting, and will absolutely bring this forward. We are always glad to welcome returning guests and we look forward to hosting for your next visit with another delicious meal. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
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Kirk
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, we ordered a lot of food, service was very good and enjoying coming to this place every time.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Hi Kirk, Your fantastic review is such a joy to see, thank you for the 5 stars! We are absolutely delighted to know that you’ve loved every visit and every dish! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal. Cheers, The Cedar + Elm Team
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Heather
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an opportunity to sample both breakfast and dinner at Cedar and Elm during our recent stay at the Lodge. Breakfast was excellent. My kids enjoyed the beautiful yogurt parfait and French toast. The fresh juices were refreshing and coffee on point. Encouraged by breakfast and the advice of the friendly bartenders downstairs (very nice bar program btw,) we decided to return for supper. It happened to be Bastille Day, and the restaurant was serving a full secondary menu of French bistro classics paired with a nice selection of French wine. Live music by a piano-vocal duo was a fun touch. The dining room is beautiful, and with small kids in tow, I appreciated how unstuffy it was despite the elegant ambiance. Service was excellent. The classic preparations on the Bastille Day menu were family-friendly and satisfying. We all enjoyed the perfectly executed mussels, salad Lyonnaise with chicken thigh, and a tender steak bavette. My youngest also got chicken tenders and fries off the extremely reasonable children’s menu—basic, but the fingers and fries were delicious too! We adored the flatbread with “dirty dip,” the flavorful pork belly, and especially the sablefish from the regular menu. For desert, a classic profiterole and an honestly mind-blowing honey and porcini crème brûlée with pickled lingonberries (probably the best rendition I’ve ever had). We’re so happy we decided to dine here at the last minute. The food was tasty, thoughtful, and joyfully local (very local, in some cases—there’s a culinary garden right behind the hotel.) Next time we’re in the area we’d love to return for the tasting menu. Highly recommend.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Dear Heather, Your thorough 5-star review has us over the moon! Thank you for taking the time to let us know just how much you loved your dining experiences with us. Especially with our special offerings for Bastille Day, we are so overjoyed to see that you and your family loved everything from our inspired menus for brunch and dinner to the ambiance of the dining room itself. We’d be delighted to host you for another visit soon, and very much so recommend the Tasting Menu when you have the chance! Thank you, The Cedar + Elm Team
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Jon
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice brunch and may reserve a table next year too.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Dear Jon, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely review! We are so glad to see that you loved your brunch with us, and will be delighted to host for a fabulous meal any time. Feel free to join us again any time, no need to wait a full year- we’ll happily welcome you back. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
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Tomer
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From appetizers to dessert the small details and flavors create one of the most unique experiences in the northwest.
Cedar + ElmResponded 1 day ago
Dear Tomer, Your fabulous review is a joy to see, thank you for the 5 stars! We are honored to offer a menu with Pacific Northwest flair, and especially a focus on locality and seasonality, courtesy of our amazing Chef and team. We hope to welcome you again soon for another fantastic culinary experience. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
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Dana VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington24 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First off my family loves Cedar and Elm and have had many pleasant brunches and dinners. I’ve had afternoon tea here before and knew what to expect (and afternoon tea is my go-to social event with my daughters). The setting is lovely and the guitarist a nice touch. That said, this time our afternoon was disappointing. The food was odd. Most everything was dry (except the crumpet- which was surprisingly eggy and the cucumber sandwich, which was surprisingly wet). There was a menu but there were several items on the tea trays that weren’t listed. A clump of whitefish with some salted Persian cucumbers? Not in the menu and just odd. We listed some dietary restrictions on our reservation and when we pointed out something on the tray that we can’t have the server took it- but left some of its filling behind. It was replaced by a turkey and cheese sandwich- one that I would have put in my kids’ lunch. For $200? I know they can do better (we would have been happy with half the number of items done well).
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Laura
Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The building and dining room are spectacular, and absolutely worth a visit. Our waitress was terrific; knowledgeable about the menu and attentive without being intrusive. She recommended the fried cauliflower which was absolutely fantastic. I'm afraid that my entre was not good. The meat was tough and unpleasant to eat and the sauce was so over-seasoned, it was easy to just stop trying. The vegetable accompaniment was fine. It too was over-seasoned for my taste, but that may have been the sauce overflow from the protein. The fish my friend ordered was good and she enjoyed her meal. The prices were high, but not terribly out of line for the beautiful setting. That said after spending so much, it was frustrating to eat a second small dinner at home, since I was not able to eat much of my entre.
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Cedar + Elm is rated 4.5 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kirkland
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luke Kolpin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/cedar-elm
Phone number
(425) 321-1580

Cedar + Elm

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

St. Edward Afternoon Tea

Oktoberfest Feast & Brew: A Culinary Celebration

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What 450 people are saying

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