Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill

Name: Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill
Address: 1400 East Union Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98122
Telephone: (206) 512-2001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

597 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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No Mo' Cash
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In order to provide the safest work environment possible for the team on Monday, December 26, all Skillet restaurants will no longer accept cash. We gladly take Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other forms of touchless payment.

The award-winning Skillet Diner opened in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle in 2011. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy; the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The style of food is similar to what we’re known for on the airstream …the difference? we have so much more room! Items range from our fennel-crusted fried chicken and waffle, to our burger with bacon jam, arugula, bleu cheese on a Macrina sodo bun with beautiful hand cut fries, to our legendary kale Caesar salad.

Seating policy: We require your whole party be present to be sat. We will hold your table for up to 10 minutes.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(206) 512-2001

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 512-2001
Website
http://skilletstreetfood.com/restaurants/skillet-diner-capitol-hill/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
David Sargent
Private party contact
Crellin Pauling: (206) 512-2000

Location
1400 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Cross street
14th Ave & Union
Parking details
Pay to park lot in the basement of our building... street parking is available.
Public transit
Bus route 2, 12, 11, & 49 all come within blocks of the diner.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mike's Scramble** ^$19.00
bacon, cheddar, cherry tomato, kale, three eggs, on brioche toast
The Chub$18.50
bacon, brie, american cheese, one egg*, arugula, tomato, bacon jam, jalapeño aioli, brioche bun
Avocado Breakfast Burrito$16.50
three eggs scrambled, cheddar, hand-cut fries, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
Fried Chicken Breakfast Burrito$17.50
three eggs scrambled, cheddar, hand-cut fries, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
The Little Rob$17.00
bacon, american cheese, one egg*, layered between griddle cakes

More Breaky

Fried Chicken & Waffle$16.50
fennel seed crust fried chicken thigh, cornmeal waffle
Lox and Bagel$17.50
dill cream cheese, pickled onion, everything spice, sourdough bagel
Your Way**$16.50
two eggs*, bacon, morning taters, brioche or wheat toast
Chilaquiles$19.50
corn tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, sour cream, pico de gallo, two eggs*
Griddle Cakes$14.00
seasonal compote, house-made brown sugar syrup, lemon zest butter

Burgers & Sammies

Choice of hand-cut fries, cup of soup, or baby greens salad; sub poutine (5) sub kale caesar (4)

The Burger*$20.00
bacon jam, creamy bleu cheese, arugula, brioche bun
The Basic Burger*$19.50
american cheese, lettuce, pickle, special sauce, brioche bun
The Good Burger$20.50
bacon, cheddar, chicken fried red onions, slamm'n sauce, brioche bun
Fried Chicken Sammy$19.50
fennel seed crust fried chicken thigh, kale, pickled & charred jalapeño aioli, foccacia roll
Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy$19.50
house-made nashville hot sauce, pickles, brioche bun
Blackened Salmon Sammy$23.00
pickled shallot, lemon aioli, arugula, foccacia roll
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese$16.50
brie, cheddar, american cheese, brioche

Greenery, Soup & More

Kale Caesar$15.00
boquerones, buttery croutons, parmesan, creamy dressing
Cobb Salad*$19.50
grilled chicken thigh, soft boiled egg, bacon, bleu cheese, avocado, tomato, romaine hearts, red wine vinaigrette. Try it Howard Style, sub fried chicken thigh!
Airstream Wedge$18.00
lardon, bacon jam, cherry tomato, red onion, candied pecan creamy bleu cheese
Southern Mess$24.00
nashville hot chicken thigh, pimento cheese, candied pecan, cornmeal waffle
Fish & Chips$23.00
battered cod, hand-cut fries, jalapeño aioli
Classic Mac 'n Cheese$19.50
cheddar, cream, cavatappi pasta, breadcrumbs
Tomato Bisque
add baby green salad (3) kale caesar (5)
- cup$7.50
- bowl$9.50
Poutine$13.00
fries, gravy, cheddar, herbs
Hand-Cut Fries$9.50
gorgeous sauce, herbs

Add Ons

Fried Chicken Thigh$7.00
Blackened Salmon$9.50
An Egg on Top$2.00
Bacon Topping$4.50
Bacon Jam$3.50
Avocado$3.50

Desserts

Donut Holes$9.00
six made-to-order with raspberry jam or nutella
Waffle Sundae$14.00
vanilla ice cream, cornmeal waffle, seasonal compote

Kiddos

Lil' Grilled Cheese$9.50
cheddar, american cheese, brioche, hand-cut fries
Lil' Skillet Burger$11.00
american cheese, sodo bun, hand-cut fries
Lil' Mac$7.00
noodles, cheddar, cream & love
Clucks & Fries$11.00
breaded chicken thigh, hand-cut fries, dipping sauces: gorgeous, ketchup
Kid Griddle Cakes$9.00
house-made brown sugar syrup, morning taters or hand-cut fries
Lil' Rob Sammy$11.00
pancakes, bacon, cheese, egg, morning taters or hand-cut fries

Drink

Juice$7.00
orange, apple, cranberry, tomato, grapefruit
Soda$5.50
coke, diet, root beer, sprite, ginger ale
Lemonade$4.50
Hot Tea$4.00
Ice-T$4.50
Caffé Vita Coffee$4.50
bottomless
Caffé Vita Espresso$7.00
double shot
Caffé Vita Theo Cold Brew$7.00
on tap
Chai Tea Latte$7.00
hot or cold

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Great for brunch
Seattle
Great for brunch

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ATSea
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waited 15 minutes for someone to come take a drink order. The food was terrible. Cinnamon bun had to be more than a day old. It was even hard to swallow. Many staff milling around on phones and chatting with each other, even to the point of impeding patrons walking. One breakfast dish, pastry, coffee and drink = $75. I can't believe this restaurant has several locations.
GS
GreatSafePlace
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was excellent and as always, food did not disappoint, excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
I read so many good reviews that I took my mom here for Mother’s Day. Everyone who works there is great. And while the food tasted good, the portions of the mains could be better. My mom orders blackened salmon and got a tiny piece of fish on a huge pile of potatoes and brussel sprouts. TINY!! They were also out of the main sauce that accompanies the salmon. I understand that happens but they should have told her prior to ordering. I think if you go for breakfast, that’s your best best. Cocktail were fine but could be better as well.
VS
VSMdeM
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat outside along 14th on a weekend. Seattle street activity with police and fire sirens and car honking the only distraction for our rural living table mates. Otherwise, we had a fantastic time, ate great food, and received friendly service.
C
Cromwell5
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was excellent! Great flavors in The Chub breakfast sandwich!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We bright our grandma here for her birthday and she loved the brunch. Our waiter was great, and so was the food.
DW
DianaW
New York Area
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Food was mediocre at best. Another example of a Seattle restaurant being listed as one of the top 10 to try and finding the quality of food ambiance to be way off. For the price the food was poor quality at best.
JD
JDub
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
I think they were having a bad morning. I got there right before they opened at 7am. It was fine at first, but they had some sort of alarm going off throughout our breakfast, with flashing lights. At times it was so loud we couldn't speak. Staff offered no explanation or apology. The menu was smaller than we expected. Kind of strange offerings. And when we got our food, we both were disappointed. Especially for the price! Not much flavor. Not well cooked or presented. Then when we tried to pay, their Toast system was down. They couldn't take cash. It made me really uncomfortable that they wrote down ALL my credit card information on a slip of paper and kept it. So now I'll be checking for fraud on my card for a while. I might try going back just to see if things have improved.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
It was a good time. Enjoyed the mimosa pitchers, the donut holes are to die for. The fried chicken thigh for the sandwich was a different experience from the normal chicken breast that I’ve had at other places. Overall though I enjoyed it as well as the company I had with me.
LS
LemonS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Skillet! We've gone for my special brunch occasions and always enjoy the busy vibe, super yummy food, and good value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Their food was great, served super fast, and bloody Mary’s (we had the spicy version) were phenomenal. Would absolutely recommend it (with a reservation) to anyone visiting.
MG
MelissaG
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just in town visiting. Our waitress was amazing and the foods was yummy. I would definitely go back if I’m in town again.
RB
RareBird
Seattle
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I'd been dreaming about the Cobb salad since I had it a couple of years ago. Slightly disappointed. The egg wasn't soft boiled and it was cold and the chicken was cut in too small pieces and also cold.
GS
GSim
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael, our server, was awesome! Funny, attentive, and demonstrated excellent customer service. Also, the host who greeted us at the door was amazing as well! She was so patient and professional despite having to deal with some very difficult customers who arrived just ahead of our party. Thanks to the entire Skillet staff for a wonderful birthday brunch!!
VD
ValerieD
Seattle
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Definitely need a reservation. Service is very good for such a busy place. Yummy brunch. The bacon jam Bloody Mary is amazing. Highly recommend
HV
HollyV
Seattle
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great place to go for brunch ! Had many items but my favorite is the breakfast burrito with avocado. Tried the fried chicken breakfast burrito, and it was a tad disappointing. The Mexican chips, egg, and avocado dish was super yummy . Bloody Mary’s and mimosas also very yummy !
S
Stasiya
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food3service4ambience3
I thought it had a great atmosphere. Very “breakfast” food vibes. The decor choice is interesting. The food was good-however it wasn’t necessarily “great”. To me personally, it was kind of average. Small portion. At least the meal that I received. The hosts are very friends though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Great food, they were out of waffles which is odd as that is one of their dishes and for a Saturday at 5:00, the dinner rush was just starting. But, what we did order was awesome(Nashville Hot Sammie)! Also, they need more staff. Waited like 15-20 mins for the server so we could order a final drink before we headed out. This is not on the server, they just needed more help. I wish I could rate higher because food was very good!
LR
LauraR
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing. Looking forward to going there again.
VF
VisitorFromNY
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great-as always. Parking is pretty tough but it is worth the trouble.
IT
ItsTimClark
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
This restaurant is a wonderful little diner with great food and prices. It is BUSY and LOUD, but great for a quick no-frills brunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Bring back the cinnamon roll!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
The food was just not a great as I would expect for hearing so much about this place. Server was a gem tho!
AS
AnnaS
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience3
It pains me to write this as Skillet used to be my go to brunch spot. However, in the past few visits the food quality has declined and the dishes are no longer as tasty as they once were. This particular visit sealed Skillet’s fate with me. We ordered griddle cakes and waited an hour and ten minutes to receive sub-par pancakes. Our server was lovely and offered us fries as we waited. Even our free fries were served cold. The server was gracious enough to comp our meal and drinks. I appreciate the effort, but I want to circle back to the quality of food. I have been a loyal patron since 2019, when I discovered the Skillet Griddle cakes. They were a perfect consistency with crispy edges. They were also served with lemon zest butter and a large serving of fruit compote. The griddle cakes were so yummy that I would order them to go during the pandemic, and when in person dining resumed, I would make reservations well in advance to ensure I would have a table on the weekends. Fast forward to late 2022/early 2023: the griddle cakes are not distinctive, bland, no more crispy edges, and I was only served 3 strawberries with my 4 griddle cakes. The lemon zest butter has also gone away. My dining companion ordered the little rob and what he was served was laughable. In the “old days” he would complain it was too much food. This time around, it was sloppy, and much smaller. I am a brunch fan, and I once rated skillet’s griddle cake as the top pancake in washington. But after the past couple of visits, it has fallen off the charts. I am sad and disappointed that skillet will no longer be in my weekend rotation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Nice spot! Good menu options and food was overall pretty good. Service was slow but very nice staff.
E
Ethan
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We got coffee, a scramble, and pancakes. Everything was ok, but pretty underwhelming and expensive for what it was. Our server was very kind and helpful.
AB
AndriaB
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
I've had this place on my go-to list for quite awhile. We were seated quickly. Our server rattled off a few things while looking out the window. He seemed really busy. The food was just ok. A little bland. Nothing really stood out. Overpriced for the experience, I'd say.
S
Samantha
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere! Feels like a classic diner but nicer.
EG
ErynG
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally worth the drive to capital hill. Food was so good. Everyone loved their breakfast. Service was great too. Highly recommend!!
H
Herine
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious brunch with The Chub and chilaquiles. Both with fried chicken, of course. Heath was attentive, personable, and efficient.
NK
NadiaK
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place for an authentic American brunch!! Very fresh and delicious food.
M
Marshawn
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Parking is a challenge. Very friendly staff and servers. There was lipstick on the coffee mug, and the server cheerfully replaced with a cleaner mug when we pointed it out.
LA
LAtoSEA
Seattle
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with friends for an annual holiday brunch. Food was delicious and service was great. Had the fried chicken burrito and recommend it!
LW
LizzWill
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was our waiter and he was awesome. Made sure we always had what we needed and was very personable. The food was great and definitely felt like I got what I paid for. Will definitely have to come back!
N
Noralee
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Food was not that great. My friend and I got the burger and it was dry, fries were soggy not worth the price. There are better places.
m
mgallett
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made a reservation for brunch just in case of the wait. Parking could be tricky but we were lucky to find a street parking spot quickly. After checking in, the staff sat us right away. It's an open kitchen with old fashioned diner style. Based on the popular pictures on Yelp, we decided to order The little rob with poutine fries, fried chicken and waffle, chilaquiles and coffees. The server was upbeat and professional. The food was delicious and comforting. Great experience and we really enjoyed it. It will be our go to place in the future.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood spot on Capitol Hill. Friendly service. Had the hotcakes with strawberry compote and a lemon butter which were outstanding. Easily accessible
LB
LanceB
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family day out- Daughter’s birthday
LC
LynnC
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, big portions, and attentive service. Recommend making a reservation on Open Table. :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Music was too loud, server was unable to understand instructions clearly.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 512-2001.

Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill is rated 4.3 stars by 597 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

May 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(206) 512-2001

Other options

Google Map for Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill

1400 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
14th Ave & Union
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pay to park lot in the basement of our building... street parking is available.
Public transit
Bus route 2, 12, 11, & 49 all come within blocks of the diner.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
David Sargent
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://skilletstreetfood.com/restaurants/skillet-diner-capitol-hill/
Phone number
(206) 512-2001
Private party contact
Crellin Pauling: (206) 512-2000

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Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Seattle

Cobb Salad

Fried Chicken & Waffle

Fried Chicken Sammy

Breaky

Mike's Scramble** ^$19.00

The Chub$18.50

Avocado Breakfast Burrito$16.50

Fried Chicken Breakfast Burrito$17.50

The Little Rob$17.00

More Breaky

Fried Chicken & Waffle$16.50

Lox and Bagel$17.50

Your Way**$16.50

Chilaquiles$19.50

Griddle Cakes$14.00

Burgers & Sammies

The Burger*$20.00

The Basic Burger*$19.50

The Good Burger$20.50

Fried Chicken Sammy$19.50

Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy$19.50

Blackened Salmon Sammy$23.00

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese$16.50

Greenery, Soup & More

Kale Caesar$15.00

Cobb Salad*$19.50

Airstream Wedge$18.00

Southern Mess$24.00

Fish & Chips$23.00

Classic Mac 'n Cheese$19.50

Tomato Bisque

Poutine$13.00

Hand-Cut Fries$9.50

Add Ons

Fried Chicken Thigh$7.00

Blackened Salmon$9.50

An Egg on Top$2.00

Bacon Topping$4.50

Bacon Jam$3.50

Avocado$3.50

Desserts

Donut Holes$9.00

Waffle Sundae$14.00

Kiddos

Lil' Grilled Cheese$9.50

Lil' Skillet Burger$11.00

Lil' Mac$7.00

Clucks & Fries$11.00

Kid Griddle Cakes$9.00

Lil' Rob Sammy$11.00

Drink

Juice$7.00

Soda$5.50

Lemonade$4.50

Hot Tea$4.00

Ice-T$4.50

Caffé Vita Coffee$4.50

Caffé Vita Espresso$7.00

Caffé Vita Theo Cold Brew$7.00

Chai Tea Latte$7.00

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Does Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill restaurant rated?

Is Skillet Diner - Capitol Hill currently accepting reservations?

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