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CIRCADIA - Permanently Closed

4.2

69 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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CIRCADIA is redefining fine dining. In an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of the colors and textures of the Pacific Northwest, Chef Garrett Melkonian reinvents classic dishes using modern techniques and exceptional ingredients from the world over to create food that is both familiar and exciting, and always delicious.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Open Monday - Saturday, 5:30 pm - 10pm Lounge: Open Monday - Saturday, 4pm - 12am
Phone number
(206) 486-6428
Website
http://www.circadiaseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Garrett Melkonian
Private party facilities
Calcutta Gold marble tables, custom upholstered chairs, and stunning artwork from Juan Alonso-Rodriguez provide an ambiance equally suited to celebrate a personal milestone or impress a business client. Seating for up to 24 in our private mezzanine, and full audio/visual capabilities are available. Private parties in the lounge or the entire restaurant are also available.
Private party contact
Virginie Garcia: (206) 486-6428

Location
624 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101-1717
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
7th Avenue
Parking details
CIRCADIA's Valet begins at 5 pm on the Olive Way at the corner of 7th Avenue. Ample surface and covered parking is also available at lots located on 6th and Olive way and 7th and Stewart Street, both on the same block as CIRCADIA.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aromatic Wagyu Beef Tartare*$17.00
basil, oregano, bitter orange, piment d'espellette & puffed quinoa
Honey Gem Lettuces$12.00
Boursin vinaigrette, young vegetables, Mimmolette & fine herbs
Foie Gras Mousse*$28.00
hoja santa, asian pear & burnt almond served with a warm duck fat pull apart roll
Carrots Cooked in Whey$15.00
carrots, charred potatoes, fresh curds, carrot tops, Argan oil & rare sorrels
King Crab Chowder$21.00
'anglaise' of king crab dashi, bacon beignet, burnt onion, brown butter potato, smoked Arctic char roe & soft cooked egg yolk
Caviar$45.00
Daurenki caviar, yuzukosho, crispy potato & hollandaise
Really Good Minestrone$18.00
fregola sardo, barlotti beans, garlic broth, slow cooked tomato & Parmigiano Reggiano

Entrees

Lobster Thermidor*$38.00
'thermidor,' cognac sabayon, cider braised acorn squash, warm spice, buckwheat dumpling & crispy head crumbs
Circadia Chicken$28.00
'poulet a la crème', glazed fennel, dark meat ballotine, burnt cream & fenugreek
Arctic Char*$32.00
slow poached in sauce vierge, controne beans, wehatgrass, agnolottie of parsley & castelvetrano olives
Wagyu Beef Bavette*$38.00
butter poached, 14 hour parsnip, bone marrow emulsion, black truffle & parsley purée
Cream of Mushroom$28.00
leek ash gnocchi, roasted mushroom, crispy aged cheddar, Perigord black truffle & pine scented mushroom broth
Meat & Potatoes*$115.00
10 oz Wagyu Gold Ribeye, charred onion mashed potatoes, roasted bone marrow, fresh horseradish & veal jus

Desserts & Cheese

Asian Pear 'Dumpling'$12.00
brown butter, Sauternes, tonka bean and cashew
Earl Grey Soufflé$12.00
orange confit, bergamot & chocolate custard center
Panna Cotta Dressed in White$12.00
cultured cream, apricot kernel sherbet & orange blossom
Cheese$14.00
Herve Mons St. Nuage, Perigord black truffle, confit of maitake mushroom, maple gastrique & duck fat financier
Taleggio Mousseline
whipped ripened cheese, maitake mushroom, veal jus, soy, and black Burgundy truffle

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Quiet

69 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on May 16, 2017
overall5foodserviceambience
So sad to hear they closed. I was just there and met some wonderful Texans from back home! The atmosphere and decor absolutely stunning! The food and service were amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were with a friend from Dallas. We had a great experience, and he loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Great experience. I would highly recommend.
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povertybaydiner
Seattle
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience5
This is a fairly new restaurant in the theatre/shopping district. The décor is lovely, very elegant and upscale. The service was excellent. The handcrafted cocktails were top notch. However we felt the food was just lacking a little. It's hard to put a finger on it, but it just felt that while it was good, it wasn't GREAT. Except for the Hamachi sashimi appetizer, that was phenomenal. I don't know. While I wasn't unhappy with the meal, I'm not sure I'll be back. There is a lot of good competition in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is gorgeous! The service, food and experience were all top notch. I love that we visited and will definitely be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2017
overall2food4service2ambience2
It is a convenient spot and the food was OK. They are trying a bit hard to be something they are not or need to up their game. Love the white table clothes but the decor needs some adjusting--and attention to the details. Using a butter server instead of a butter knife for each butter plate??? Curtains that are meant to be flowing and just look like no one has paid attention--then wadded up in the window on Olive? Strange coat situation. The staff was nice.
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AndrewN
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall2food1service5ambience5
Ambiance and decor and service were awesome. Food was awful. All style and no substance.
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OpenTable Diner
Hamburg
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great food, beautiful and edgy decor, service just ok
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall2food1service1ambience4
Bad food, bad service and in general inattentive staff. Overpriced but good wine selection
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food did not disappoint, but the service definitely lacked from the first time we went.
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TracyM
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went to Circadia for a date night and it did not disappoint. Beautiful dining room, fantastic service and an outstanding meal. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, decor and hand-crafted drinks that enticed me to pass on wine in favor of a second cocktail. Imaginative menu with ordinary ingredients taken to a whole new level. Whether you've given up bread, going gluten-free or just don't like bread, the pretzel rolls are a must. You won't be disappointed.
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mitzanator
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an early birthday enjoying Dine Around Seattle
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
Circadia is a beautiful establishment and taking advantage of the Dine out Seattle event made it an affordable way to check it out. If sat at the banquette vs the booths, it makes for awkward seating and conversational comfort (chair much lower than the banquette, can't hear your partner's conversation over adjacent tables' conversation). Staff is very amiable (not rated higher for a reason to come below). The majority of the food was quite good, especially the pretzel buns that come as your table bread. The entrée was problematic, though. We both ordered the waygu. It was extremely unpleasant. The tasty bone marrow emulsion couldn't help what the chef did to the meat. The "char" was an intentional mix of herbs and ash. Yes, that's right: ash. All you tasted was ash and the consistency in the mouth was the definition of unpalatable. Tried scraping it off the meat but that ash was dug into the meat like a deer tick. Contemplated dipping it in the water glass to get the offensive blackness off but thought that too uncouth to do at a nice restaurant. The knife we were given was not sharp enough to cut it off to at least try to enjoy the inside of the protein that was put to shameful waste. One was left 1/3 eaten, the other was swallowed down completely with much effort. The staff gets a ding for not asking how the meal was going until after it was clear we were done. Had they done so, we might have been saved from one of the worst pieces of waygu ever (and "worst" and "waygu" should never be said together). We were left wondering who authorized this concoction of herbs and ash. Was it a case of the emperor's new clothes where people were too embarrassed to admit it was a terrible idea? We got $20 knocked off the bill for the unfinished waygu, which was appropriate. The rest of the menu items were very nice - just don't order the waygu. At least we laugh about how bad it was instead of being angry about it.
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Jay456
Seattle
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful food and equally as wonderful service. Beautiful new restaurant. The dessert left something to be desired.
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Jaresh
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Friendly and attentive staff. Enjoyed the ambiance and locally sourced food
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
CIRCADIA blew away all my expectations. Right from the start it was obvious how unique the experience would be: complimentary valet parking, an innovative and adaptable menu, and supremely detailed service. The wine paired beautifully with the food. The hamachi rillettes are an absolute must order-- one of the best first course items I've had anywhere in the city. At the end of the night, the staff made us feel appreciated and welcomed us back; they are a special group!In summary, we will definitely be back and bring friends as the decor, the cool bar, food, drinks, and service were all phenomenal.
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WilliamB
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
This was our first dining experience here. The staff was very kind and helpful. The occasion for us was more private which the restaurant was unable to provide too well. The food was higher priced ($50.00 each and higher)...though the food amount was adequate, the quality of the preparation could have been better and quicker (meats were cool and time was an hour). Parking was not too bad and again the manager and staff were very friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food reminded us of a Michelin restaurant in Italy. The value is amazing! Every bite was delicious! Consistency from first course to desert was solid. A Seattle gem! Don't miss this!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time. Won't be our last visit. Service was awesome
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Juan
Seattle
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service and beautiful decor, all with attention to detail.
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Debbiei
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the most beautiful restaurant that I've been to in Seattle or Bellevue. A mustctry! The food was absolutely delicious and our server was great! Even the water glasses were crystal. Not a single detail was over looked. I can't wait to go again.
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EvaL
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food in great atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I found a new favorite Seattle restaurant tonight. From the warm greeting at the door (we were 45 minutes early, and they smiled an said "we're happy to get you seated") to the beautiful décor (crushed velvet and crystal chandeliers) to great wine and cocktails, and even better food this place is the real deal. Started at the bar with a round of cocktails (brandy crusta and a crazy old fashioned that was delicious and like nothing I've ever had). Then sat down for dinner and had the best Foie Gras I've had in Seattle (a mousse with burnt almond and tonka bean? oil). Then had the best chicken dish I've ever had (called CIRCADIA chicken, with coconut, fenugreek, burnt cream and black trumpet mushrooms) and a vegetarian mushroom dish that was beyond delicious (if I was being nitpicky I would say it was too mushroomy, but my date said it wasn't fair to complain that a mushroom dish was too mushroomy, and I really did like it). And throughout, our server Lacey was super on it, and very friendly, but never got in our way or even pushed us for anything. I am super excited to go back and try the Chef's tasting menu.
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Dine
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
2.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience3
Small portions, big prices. Didn't feel like I got what I paid for. Food was good, but way overpriced.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unpretentious elegance and an excitingly varied menu.
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LynneK
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic ambience and service. Lovely food that was creative without being pretentious or self-indulgent. A great place for date night, special occasions, pre-theatre, or to entertain important clients.
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MarkB
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2017
overall2food3service3ambience4
I was hoping the Circadia would add to the high end dining experience. The menu showed hope. But alas, it just was not up to high end dining that went with its high end prices. The 'salad' was miniscule and tasteless, the beef tartare was ok, the goose liver was ok, the 'cream of mushroom' soup was excellent but the portion was very small, and the souffle was good but not great. and for a high end restaurant the service was perfunctory.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2017
overall2food3service4ambience2
Went here for our anniversary, and they greeted us with two glasses of sparkling Rosé, which we thought was a nice touch. Little did we know that they would bill us for it!? The service was good, but the food was far less than superior for the cost. The restaurant was empty and there are definite and seemingly obvious improvements that need to be made for this restaurant to charge it’s exorbitant prices and demand the clientele they hope for... let alone survive.
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Jwood
Portland
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
oh. my. word... from the Brandy crusta hand crafted cocktail to the Fois gras, this restaurants is fantastic. The décor reminds me of the Cosmopolitan in Vegas but the staff are all Northwest; friendly, helpful and fun! unbelievable dining experience!
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Marie
Seattle
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing. Our server was fantastic, accommodated special requests. The food was superb and the atmosphere was stunning! We loved it!
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Kellychu1234
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
On Valentine's Day, l wait for my table 48 min on door and no body apologize and didn't offer anything.Really disappointed food was very bad, service was very lazy nobody ask how is my dinner even manager.
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foody
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall4food3service3ambience4
The atmosphere was great for a date, I wanted to say that the food was amazing if it wasn't serve a little cold. It seemed that the server forgot to bring our main dish and sat for a while, that when it came to our table it was already cold.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
We came for Valentine's Day and heard great reviews about this place. The restaurant is beautiful with about 20 chandeliers hanging all over creating a romantic atmosphere. The food was rich in flavor and the drinks were pretty good too. Expect to have a smaller portion for each choice. We thought the food tasted great but didn't get as much as we expected. Service was excellent and always on top of checking up on us. Great pick for a date night or special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall3food2service3ambience5
The wagyu steak was cold 😣 I could only eat half it as it became chewy!
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Helter
Seattle
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was terrific. Service still seems like it is working out the kinks - For a restaurant this nice, would be nice when you walk in to be greeted. We waited for a few minutes while the staff members finished their conversation - was a little awkward. With the bathrooms, the servers should let diners know about the code. I wandered around for a long time before someone could tell I was looking for something and gave me a slip of paper with the code. Seems like it should be easier. When we were checked on, that was fine / nice, but the staff in suits could have done a better job drawing our conversation. All little tiny things, but wanted to let you know - I think you are striving to be a really nice restaurant and the service should reflect that too.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall3food5service3ambience3
The food was wonderful. Everything else was good, but not what I would expect in a fine dining establishment for the price of the evening. I will start with the restrooms. You have to leave the restaurant and enter a code. This is not fine dining. We had the pre fix and they graciously substituted a dish we didn't want. The service was attentive but sometimes slow and, again, not what I expect in a fine dining establishment. They have only been open for a few months so I expect it to get better and I will try it again in the future.
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jconcaa
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary and couldn't have been more pleased. Attentive service, great food and drink. A unique and delectable earl gray tea souffle capped the perfect meal. we'll be back.
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JoeyJ
Seattle
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Finally – a gorgeous and beautifully designed restaurant for urban adults. Creative and delicious food. Attentive service in a stunning setting. A place where you can feel good dressed up!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience3
I really wanted to like Circadia. Beautiful atmosphere, Fun concept on food but not well executed...
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CIRCADIA - Permanently Closed is rated 4.2 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

624 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101-1717

Additional information

Cross street
7th Avenue
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner: Open Monday - Saturday, 5:30 pm - 10pm Lounge: Open Monday - Saturday, 4pm - 12am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
CIRCADIA's Valet begins at 5 pm on the Olive Way at the corner of 7th Avenue. Ample surface and covered parking is also available at lots located on 6th and Olive way and 7th and Stewart Street, both on the same block as CIRCADIA.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Garrett Melkonian
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.circadiaseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 486-6428
Private party facilities
Calcutta Gold marble tables, custom upholstered chairs, and stunning artwork from Juan Alonso-Rodriguez provide an ambiance equally suited to celebrate a personal milestone or impress a business client. Seating for up to 24 in our private mezzanine, and full audio/visual capabilities are available. Private parties in the lounge or the entire restaurant are also available.
Private party contact
Virginie Garcia: (206) 486-6428

CIRCADIA - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

Small Plates

Aromatic Wagyu Beef Tartare*$17.00

Honey Gem Lettuces$12.00

Foie Gras Mousse*$28.00

Carrots Cooked in Whey$15.00

King Crab Chowder$21.00

Caviar$45.00

Really Good Minestrone$18.00

Entrees

Lobster Thermidor*$38.00

Circadia Chicken$28.00

Arctic Char*$32.00

Wagyu Beef Bavette*$38.00

Cream of Mushroom$28.00

Meat & Potatoes*$115.00

Desserts & Cheese

Asian Pear 'Dumpling'$12.00

Earl Grey Soufflé$12.00

Panna Cotta Dressed in White$12.00

Cheese$14.00

Taleggio Mousseline

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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