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Violet, Seattle, WA

Violet

4.8 (778)
$30 and under
American
1734 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-2436

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Violet, voted Best New Restaurant 2019, by Seattle Magazine, is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. Violet offers a unique American Omakase dining experience influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.

Chef William Belickis emphasizes a strong dedication to seasonal and local ingredients grown in our own rooftop farm and sourced from trusted farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to offer.

Our menu is seasonal based on Chef's choice of the freshest ingredients available to create artistic flavors. Put trust in Chef William Belickis's hands and experience the American Omakase, a personalized 5-course seasonal tasting menu. Wine pairing is available and our knowledgeable staff can help you customize your dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Saturday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    William Belickis
  • Catering
    For catering needs, please email info@violetseattle.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email info@violetseattle.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 778 people are saying

Violet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Violet offers a "very personable experience" with an American omakase menu that's "worth the time and money." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious" food, with standout dishes like scallops and lamb loin. The intimate, unpretentious setting makes it ideal for special occasions, creating a "relaxing atmosphere" that's both elegant and homey.
778 Reviews
  1. Felicia

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very personable experience. American omakase experince was well worth the time and money!

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  2. Gail VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated the graduation of our son and his girlfriend here, a table of 8. The service and food were absolutely lovely. We were so pleased to meet the chef - his passion and love for Violet are fantastic. Thankyou for a wonderful night.

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  3. Mike

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent across the board. Wish there was a little more menu variation but it’s always great.

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  4. Navila

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious dinner here solo dining at the bar. Scallops were perfectly cooked and super filling. Loved the calm ambiance and sweet/interactive staff. Will come back for a date or with friends!

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  5. Jenny

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose Violet for a milestone birthday celebration, and it ended up being the best possible choice. It exceeded our expectations. We sat near Chef William, for a chef's tasting menu with wine pairing. We saw the Chef prepare his works of art with a lot of love and care, while not having a snubbish "big chef" attitude. The food was delicious: a cornucopia of smells and tastes and textures and colors. The wines were divine and in perfect harmony with each dish. Our host, Kevin, was very attentive and professional. The restaurant space feels special, intimate and unpretentious. It has beautiful artwork from abroad, and also has a local welcoming vibe. I think people from any background would feel at home here. We are definitely coming back. PS. I loved the restroom décor, it felt like being inside a van Gogh painting!

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  6. Mike

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing. Small plate gourmet experience. A bit expensive, but worth every penny

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  7. Bhanu VIP

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with burrata strawberry with pesto sauce in appetisers which was really good. Their bread was also nice and soft. We ordered asparagus Risotto for the main course ( we were told it will take time but we were not told it will take 1 hour to prepare which was quite a lot to wait for your food). That was the most disappointing part - waited for our main course for ONE HOUR!! Though it turned out decent in taste which compensated little bit for the wait time. That’s why i will rate them overall 4 star because food tasted good and server was also friendly. Their seating is not too comfortable for big people specially their chair.

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  8. Hugh

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff who are welcoming and make sure you are enjoying your experience. Solid food and drink menu. Also appreciate a place that seems to have a regular customer base, a great sign of a good place!

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  9. Celia

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Highly recommend the 5 course meal

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  10. Edie VIP

    Denver / Colorado55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got reservations on the night of! Charming restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fabulous.

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Violet is rated 4.8 stars by 778 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Violet

1734 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-2436

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Saturday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Belickis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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