Revel

Name: Revel
Address: 401 N. 36th Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98103
Telephone: (206) 547-2040
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

439 Reviews

$30 and under

Korean

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Revel is Korean-inspired, creative comfort food served in a hip, urban atmosphere. Chef-owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s are back to their original Fremont, Seattle address as of 2020.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Korean, French, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 547-2040
Website
http://revelseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Rachel Yang & Seif Chirchi

Location
401 N. 36th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Neighborhood
Fremont
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

439 Reviews

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jellyb
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Revel's food has just the right balance of savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy. We shared the brussels sprouts and ribs-with-rice plate, both of which were great. There's a nice cocktail list, a selection of wines, and friendly bartender and servers. The wooden chairs in the bar could use some pads, and it's a bit on the noisy side, but those things do not spoil the experience. Highly recommend it for a casual night out.
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SumiG
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so yummy!
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KarleighH
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner for my boyfriend’s birthday.Sat outside and glad they have heaters and covered seating so you can reserve outdoor dining without worrying about the weather. I especially loved the short rib plate and the short rib wontons!
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CasualDiner
Exclusive
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Don’t sit in the outside area and don’t go with a big party, service was extremely slow, and outside area was freezing, I could see my breath type freezing, so just don’t go in winter and don’t go in big groups you should be fine. Food was okay when it came, service was weird , honestly we didn’t feel welcome at all. But maybe it’s the stress of the restaurant being very busy that day.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Not blown away by good and we’re not impressed with ambience.
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AllenS
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative Korean cuisine well prepared and very tasty. Nice cocktails and friendly service. Second time here and will return
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JOTWO
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Revel is consistently one of the best restaurants in Seattle.
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LindseyK
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazing service, wet will be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food as always. Good service as always. My only gripe is the old revel felt more cosy, and the new Revel has no facility to sit at the counter.
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BaileyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, Francesca our server was great! Thanks
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Akita0000
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food great service what else can you say. It been a few year since I have been here and it was as good as I remember
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CatF
Seattle
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
did the Seattle Restaurant week and nothing but the pork belly and cheesecake were good
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moon
Seattle
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Ribs were fantastic. Kimchi sampler was unique, would have preferred at least one Authentic. Service fair, could have come by to offer more drinks. Had to ask twice to wipe our table after the meal
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Will be back for sure. The short rib wontons were the star of the show.
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ErinH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious kimchee platter, Korean pancake, ribs, and salad. It’s as good as I remember it being about 10 years ago.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
The place charges 4% surcharge that doesn’t go to the employees, the place keeps it. That’s such a scam. Also the food was subpar so there’s no reason to go again
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SaraN
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an accidental second trip for Restaurant Week and we weren’t upset in the slightest. The menu was excellent and so flavorful. Pro tip: get the pork collar. Only one in our group got it and we were all asking for more. We were also all enamored with the dumplings and coconut cheesecake (even the person who doesn’t like coconut loved it). Parking isn’t easy in Fremont but doable. We went on a Monday so it wasn’t super loud. Service was excellent as usual.
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Craig
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The 3 stars would have been less, but the past 10 times here have been (much) better so I’m giving the benefit of the doubt. Issues last night were the Octopus salad had 5 small, thin pieces of octopus the size of a dime. It was also so spicy it was difficult to eat (bad on us for not sending back). The shrinkflation continued on the Shrimp Rice Cake dish (that was very good) but had only 4 small pieces of shrimp. Revel, please just charge $5 or $8 more and give a reasonable amount of protein. Maybe be back….we’ll see.
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Lovetoeatout
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience1
Not a good experience this particular evening. Service very slow and server a little short tempered. Plates were basically tossed onto the table. And because tables are close, it was incredibly loud ( 2 women talking next to us made it difficult for us 4 to converse). The patio seems a better bet? We won’t eat inside again soon. And- I have family members in the hospitality industry, so understand too well the challenges of being a short handed restaurant, etc. - but I think your servers could use a refresher course in basic courtesy. I don’t need any chatting but do expect a modicum of warmth.
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EmilyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
every item was creative, well balanced and delicious
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Foodlover1
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
My third visit to Revel was disappointing. I remember beautifully presented, colorful dishes with unique flavors and original preparations. The halibut and mushroom rice were excellent; but the popular Dungeness crab noodles was a real disappointment—poorly cooked noodles, soupy sauce and such tiny bits of crab we had to look for them. Plates were not replaced so that sauces and flavors ran together. Some items (broccoli and ribs) were too hard to eat with chopsticks so we had to use fingers. Would have been nice to get towels or new napkins to clean up. Chocolate torte was not good and we didn’t finish it. We brought out of town visitors along because of great past experiences so it was especially disappointing and a little embarrassing. I don’t know if regular staff is off on Sunday or if Revel has just gone downhill.
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ToddW
Seattle
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good meal. Really enjoyed the spicy sticky ribs. The only shortcoming was their annoying obsession with sticking to a strict 1-1/2 hour limit. We were only there an hour, so not an issue but they heavily emphasized the point when booking the reservation. Then I got an email about it. Then I got a text. When we checked in, we heard it again, at least once which all in all ruined the experience aa it was in our head. Enough!
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RobertD
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All around great evening. I'll be sure to be back.
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RobG
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Revel has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. So when I had a bunch of work colleagues visiting I took them there - there were 7 of us. The food was not as good as I remember. I felt the menu was more limited than I remember but the big thing was the service was very POOR. We were left with no attention for 30 minutes at one point and I had to go in to complain to get someone to take our dessert and coffee order and to clean up the dirty plates. Very dissapointing overall. Not sure I'll come back.
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HeatherP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Revel! We welcome additional vegan menu items or can be made vegan!
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QueenB
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The welcoming was fab! The server knowledgeable and patient, who answered all our question for first-timers. Slight menu but very good noshes!
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JenaM
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Revel is definitely an experience and it’s worth having. I love the emphasis on Korean inspired dishes. It’s a little pricey but when a dish sings, it really sings. The music was thumping but it happened to be 90s beats so we didn’t mind. Recommend the beautiful rice cakes which came piping hot, huge portion, gorgeously seasoned with a garlicky, sweet, rich umami flavor and juicy little shrimp thrown in. The crab noodles are absolutely delicious. The crème crèche elevated the earthy rich buttery sauce with big chunks of fresh crab. The blueberry cake was not as special as it looked. Very one note, almost like a boxed cake. I’d skip. Again when a dessert is good here, it’s amazing good. I shared all three on the menu a few months ago ago and one was phenomenal. Just not this time. Our two drinks were lovely and our server kindly tweaked mine to make it just right. My husband ordered his steak medium and it came out quite rare. He’s not a complainer but our server noticed when he declined a to go box. Then we get a wonderful surprise and he comps this pricey dish! I would recommend Revel, their kind staff, and wonderful complex flavors. Just know you need a reservation, you get an hour and a half (ample) and it’s rather expensive, but not prohibitively so for a nice date night.
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DTSh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Overpriced for food, barely any shrimp in rice cakes or crab in noodle dish
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NWWine
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious every single time. Excellent service every single time we’ve been to Revel. Live the rice cakes, the kimchi, the dumplings and the pancake! Drinks were excellent as well.
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Hailey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal! The crab noodles, short rib wontons, and rice cakes were standouts.
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Cvs666
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
They have stopped substitutions! Earlier were able to swap out something and get some mushrooms or veggies instead since my partner is allergic to a few things and I’m a a vegetarian. This time though, after we heard this we got our checks and went straight to another restaurant, there are many top restaurants that offer substitutions.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Revel is and always has been a 10/10 dining experience. The food is some of the best in the city!
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CrabbyTominNC
Washington DC
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good but not great. Food was generally tasty but spotty — kimchi was dry and sampler was presented like it was just dumped on the plate (would have benefited from each kind being served in a small bowl); the halibut was small for price; the oil on the wonton had an unpleasant burnt taste from charred bits; the crab noodles was a mass of ugly seaweed noodles with a dab of creme fraiche plopped on top and did nothing to feature the crab. Service is pleasant, but almost indifferent. We weren’t hustled through the meal as others have complained, but we ordered all our food items at one time (recommend doing this). Dishes came out separately in non-rushed courses. The noise level in Revel is almost unbearable inside where tables are close together. The tables along the window have “bench” seating without even a thin cushion or back and the metal chairs inevitably screech across the cement floor when pulled in or out. Overall, Revel not meeting potential or expectation for the cost and hype.
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RachelW
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! I had the Kimchi pancake and Rice cakes with chili garlic shrimp. My partner ordered the Sticky gochujang ribs, which he said were possibly the best ribs he'd ever eaten. Our server was so helpful in figuring out what items were gluten-free and flagged our table as having a gluten allergy. My partner ordered a dish that was not gluten-free and our server was incredibly attentive to remind us both when ordering as well as when bringing the food that it wasn't gluten-free. The dessert options looked wonderful, so don't be like us. Save room for dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, food and staff. Worth the time and totally on my repeat list. Loved the entire experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food is good, especially the Chinese broccoli and crab noodles. But otherwise, food is just good. Not great. Maybe my expectations were too high for all the hype. But the real downside was the service. Very transactional. And very focused on the time limit, which started at the initial reservation and text reminder, which is fine. But then our entire service was centered around this. At every turn, they reminded us of the time limit... from the initial greeting, telling us 'there is a reservation behind you, so make sure you leave in 2h', and then throughout the meal 'so we would make it in time'. Wait staff also not engaging and no explanation or welcome or favorites, just 'whats your order, are you ready?'. It left a sour taste and don't know that we will go back given many other options for good food and service in Seattle.
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CatLover
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience2
Food was fine, halibut was cooked a minute too long, all our other dishes were vegetarian dishes for which cooking time was not so essential. For food alone I would have given it a 3 (good, but not stellar). However my review is a 2 because 1) I was told by email, and again when we arrived, that we had to leave our table by two hours after our reservation time. Gee, message received loud and clear and multiple times, maybe I should leave now? and 2) we were given the worst table for our size party, even though there were at least 2 or 3 other open tables at the same size still open (we were eating at 6:30). So we ate in the corner of the room and were expected to leave as soon as possible. This did not feel welcoming. Service by our waiter was very attentive, although after the repeated message about leaving on time it felt a little bit like we were being rushed. I put this on management, not our server. We left 1.25 hours after our reservation time, so they didn't need to worry. Won't be back either.
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KayTee
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent combination of ingredients and spices in both the food and drink menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was visiting from nyc and it was fine. The website has more to offer than actual space itself. Try it out!
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GabriellaB
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic drinks and food! Waiter was very attentive. Highly recommend!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Revel using the Order Online button. Revel also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Revel also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 547-2040.

Revel is rated 4.5 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

401 N. 36th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fremont
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Korean, French, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Rachel Yang & Seif Chirchi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://revelseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 547-2040

Revel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Short Rib Wontons

Ribs

Kimchi Pancake

Menu

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Revel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Revel restaurant rated?

Is Revel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information