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Name: Trace
Address: 1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 264-6000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

Trace

3.8 (363)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the W Living Room Bar, featuring live DJs and bands on the weekends, monthly events, and handcrafted cocktails and bites daily.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Live DJ Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(206) 264-6000
Website
http://qrco.de/bbtKxO
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Steven Ariel
Catering
Let us arrange your next special event in one of our spaces; TRACE Restaurant, the private dining room or the bar and living room. Additional catering arrangements can be offered through W Seattle. Please contact a W Seattle sales coordinator at 206 264 6153 for further details.
Private party facilities
The W Living Room Bar is committed to creating an enriching, thoughtful and crave-worthy culinary experience in a bright, welcoming atmosphere.

Location
1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Ave and Seneca St
Parking details
TRACE diners will receive 2 hour complimentary valet parking at W Seattle. Street parking is limited and a parking fee applies to the neighboring Olympic Parking Garage. Please call TRACE at 206 264 6060 for any parking questions.
Public transit
4th and Seneca BUS and 3rd and Union LIGHT RAIL.
Entertainment
Expect the right cocktails, people and music in TRACE Bar and Living Room. Enjoy daily happy hour, live bands every Friday and live DJs every Friday and Saturday. Sip on one of our carefully crafted beverages and enjoy a signature bite as you relax by the fire and unwind with the music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sweet Corn & Shellfish Bisque$8.00
bay shrimp, fresh salsa, scallions
Garlic Fries$7.00
garlic aioli, parsley
Tater Tot Nachos$12.00
marinated chicken, chili sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa
Pineapple BBQ Sliders Trio$12.00
pulled pork, sesame buns
Stirfried Edamame$8.00
soy, garlic, chili sauce
Sundried Tomato Chickpea Hummus$8.00
roasted garlic, warm pita bites
Grilled Kalbi Beef Skewer$9.00
cucumber kimchi
Torched Poke Plate$22.00
chopped ahi, ogo, scallions, macadamia nut inamona, taro chips
Baby Green Salad$7.00
baby lettuce, tomatoes, pickled beets, cucumber, sherry vinaigrette
Impossible Burger Sliders Trio$16.00
plant based 'burger', lettuce, pickles, special sauce
Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts$8.00
garlic, scallions, korean chili sauce
Charcuterie & Cheese Board^$23.00
selection of cured meats, cheeses and pickled vegetables
Crispy Chicken Wings$15.00
fresh herbs, lemongrass glaze

Cocktails

$15

Huckleberry Fizz
44 north huckleberry vodka, lemon, prosecco
Spiced Manhattan
michter's bourbon, house spiced vermouth, angostura
Ketel Mule
ketel one, lime, ginger beer
Pomegranate Paloma
don julio blanco, pomegranate, grapefruit, angostura
Fig & Tonic
fig infused gin, tonic
My Pear Lady
martell vs brandy, pear, cardamom, lemon
El Duké
sazerac rye, avion anejo, maple scotch rinse
Carrot Collins
belvedere, ginger liqueur, lemon, carrot
Feliz Agavedad
peloton mezcal, avion reposado, vecchio amaro, chili chocolate kahlúa
Riot Punch
woodinville rye, bacardi 8 rum, pineapple, pear, orgeat
Ruby Red Martini
absolut grapefruit, st. germain, luxardo, lime, prosecco
Buta Sour
bulleit bourbon, mount gay black barrel rum, yellow chartreuse, yuzu, lemongrass, black tea

Vino

Bubbles

Gruet Brut - NV, NM$11.00
Chandon Brut - NV, CA$13.00
Chandon Brut Rosé - NV, CA$13.00
Moet Imperial Brut - NV, FR$25.00

White

St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, CA$12.00
Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc - Marlborough, NZ$13.00
Kris Pinot Grigio - della Venezio, IT$10.00
Csm Indian Wells Chardonnay - Columbia Valley, WA$12.00
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay - Sonoma Coast, CA$16.00
Whispering Angel Rosé - Cotes de Provence, FR$15.00

Red

Casa Smith Barbera - Wahluke Slope, WA$13.00
Mullan Road by Cakebread - Columbia Valley, WA$19.00
La Crema Pinot Noir - Sonoma Coast, CA$14.00
Siduri Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OR$16.00
Greywacke Pinot Noir - Marlborough, NZ$17.00
Boomtown Cabernet - Columbia Valley, WA$14.00
Niner Wine Estates Cabernet - Paso Robles, CA$18.00
Spellbound Merlot - Napa Valley, CA$10.00
Terrazas Reserva Malbec - Mendoza, Arg$12.00
Maryhill Malbec - Columbia Valley, WA$13.00
Newton Red Blend - Sonoma County, CA$12.00

Beer

W IPA Seapine Brewing - Seattle, WA
Manny's Pale Ale, Georgetown Brewing - Seattle, WA
Roger's Pilsner, Georgetown Brewing - Seattle, WA
Hefeweisen, Seapine Brewing - Seattle, WA
African Amber, Mac 'n' Jacks - Redmond, WA
Trace Rotating Tap, Inquire with Server

Imposters (Mocktails)

Ginger Breeze
ginger beer, orange, pineapple
Apple of My Eye
fuji apple dry soda, lime, cranberry

Be Happy

Sat-Thurs 4PM-6PM, Fri 4PM-8PM

House Wine$6.00
Draft Beer$6.00
Garlic Fries$5.00
Hummus$5.00
BBQ Pork Slider$5.00
Edamame$6.00
Beef Skewer$8.00

What 363 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.7Service
3.6Ambience
1.0Value

Noise • Moderate

363 Reviews

RK
RobertK
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good atmosphere, there is a part with a bar and a few tables, you are among people but not too crowded, and a restaurant part (with the same menu), which is spacious, high class. The ambience is modern, cool.
TraceResponded on December 10, 2019
We appreciate the review, RobertK! It is great to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon!
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Ericka
Minneapolis - St. Paul6 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 29, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Reservation for Thanksgiving dinner at 730. At 750 we were told they were breaking down the buffet at 8PM. It was completely cleaned up by 830. When I complained about it, the manager gave me attitude.
TraceResponded on December 2, 2019
We appreciate your feedback, Ericka. We apologize for your experience dining with us and will address your comments with our team. Thank you for the review!
1 person found this helpful
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kudzu VIP
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 29, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Thanksgiving dinner some years ago was not a buffet, and this buffet was no bargain, and the ambience was really cold and weird. Not sure I should trash the place because of what they chose to do for Thanksgiving, but it was they did for Thanksgiving. And not adequate.
TraceResponded on December 2, 2019
We appreciate the honest feedback, kudzu. We apologize for your experience dining with us on Thanksgiving and are disappointed to hear you didn't enjoy your time. We will be addressing your comments with our team. Thank you for the review!
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Trebla10
Los Angeles152 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 11, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
A nice convenient venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
TraceResponded on November 19, 2019
We appreciate the review, Trebla10, and hope to see you again soon!
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David VIP
Seattle23 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 20, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We arrived at Trace, hopeful for a great meal...after being told 3x by our valet that we had a 2-hour limit or would be charged, we hurried to the dining room and made our way to the maitre'd stand. And waited. We watched a bartender (who walked by us twice) drag a stool from the dining room into the bar--it was so loud and rude and disruptive. We waited 15 minutes to be noted...that's not okay. We were shown to a four top...there were going to be 5 adults. When asked, I replied "No, this won't work." We returned to the entry area and waited--our server quickly wiped two tables down and seated us...it wasn't going to be our night at Trace. Our server was a bit overwhelmed: she was expediting, running food, busing, serving, wiping, and more. A manager (?) was on hand helping reset the dining room, but there was more than ample help in the kitchen and bar--why didn't our server have the same support. The charcuterie was dropped, and nothing explained...we still have no idea what was in the ramekin? My beef skewer was dry; the steaks were dropped to the wrong guest--the one who wanted medium rare got medium well and vice-versa...both thought the steaks were cooked wrong until it was too late. The shrimp/crab bisque was excellent. We were given some delectable treats for the birthday guest--that was a nice gesture. Again, some wonderful flavors--the drinks were delicious--and there were ups, but with a keen eye on the 2-hour limit, we had to leave...nothing would have merited an additional $16.00 of mediocrity. Lots of choices in Seattle--we won't include Trace on that list.
TraceResponded on October 21, 2019
Thank you for the review, David. We always appreciate feedback and apologize for your poor experience dining with us. We definitely understand your frustration and are very disappointed to hear about the service you received. We will address these issues directly with our team. Please feel free to reach out anytime in the future and we would love to provide an improved experience. Thank you again for your feedback and time.
1 person found this helpful
C
Craig VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 19, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was cold, service was slow and noise level way too loud
TraceResponded on October 21, 2019
We appreciate your feedback, CraigH! We will pass these comments along to our team and address these issues directly.
1 person found this helpful
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slvnthecreative
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I planned this dinner for my wife's Bday Staycation celebration. I reserved a table for two using the Open Table app shortly after booking our stay at the W. With such a comfy room, our dinner reservation gave us the motivation to leave it. We wanted to experience their restaurant and not leave it to the room service version. We had some drinks in "the living room" at Trace, where we also shared great conversation. The atmosphere was energetic without being overly obnoxious. Imagine a night club where you can actually talk. I didn't get a chance to catch their live music so I think I will come back for on a night out one of these days. When our table was ready, we moved to the actual dining area. I treated my wife to their well-seasoned 16-ounce steak with a soy crimini reduction. I got this creative version of the Loco Moco, using a cheese risotto for the rice instead of steamed rice. I want to say that it tasted like a cheeseburger if it were made into a Loco Moco. We were impressed by how excellently the food was made but since we didn't have enough room for dessert, we returned to the bar the next day to try out the chef's take on Turon. He calls it "Banana spring roll" but if you are where I from, you know that it is a decked out Turon. Though it is much pricier than the street food version, I indulged in this fancy version with ice cream and rum caramel sauce. We left Trace wanting to try more of their menu.
TraceResponded on August 20, 2019
Thank you for the great review, slvnthecreative! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at both Trace and the W and that you enjoyed chef's food as well as the Living Room scene. We hope to see you again soon and hope your wife had a great birthday staycation!
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ustreat
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
W Hotel never disappoint! Veggie burger = perfect, banana caramel = on point; total bill with tip was just right because we didn't have to order drinks.
TraceResponded on August 12, 2019
Thanks for the great review, ustreat! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the veggie burger and banana caramel. We hope to see you again soon!
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LisaC
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice wait staff. Mediocre food. Tots just frozen food - nothing fancy. Music was a little loud and gloomy.
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OpenTable Diner
Utah2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was very nice. Fun atmosphere but it was very loud. We made it for happy hour so they had cheap drink and starters. Overall was great.
TraceResponded on July 9, 2019
We appreciate your review and are glad to hear you enjoyed happy hour!
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1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross street
4th Ave and Seneca St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Live DJ Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
TRACE diners will receive 2 hour complimentary valet parking at W Seattle. Street parking is limited and a parking fee applies to the neighboring Olympic Parking Garage. Please call TRACE at 206 264 6060 for any parking questions.
Public transit
4th and Seneca BUS and 3rd and Union LIGHT RAIL.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steven Ariel
Entertainment
Expect the right cocktails, people and music in TRACE Bar and Living Room. Enjoy daily happy hour, live bands every Friday and live DJs every Friday and Saturday. Sip on one of our carefully crafted beverages and enjoy a signature bite as you relax by the fire and unwind with the music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://qrco.de/bbtKxO
Phone number
(206) 264-6000
Catering
Let us arrange your next special event in one of our spaces; TRACE Restaurant, the private dining room or the bar and living room. Additional catering arrangements can be offered through W Seattle. Please contact a W Seattle sales coordinator at 206 264 6153 for further details.
Private party facilities
The W Living Room Bar is committed to creating an enriching, thoughtful and crave-worthy culinary experience in a bright, welcoming atmosphere.

Trace

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Graze

Sweet Corn & Shellfish Bisque$8.00

Garlic Fries$7.00

Tater Tot Nachos$12.00

Pineapple BBQ Sliders Trio$12.00

Stirfried Edamame$8.00

Sundried Tomato Chickpea Hummus$8.00

Grilled Kalbi Beef Skewer$9.00

Torched Poke Plate$22.00

Baby Green Salad$7.00

Impossible Burger Sliders Trio$16.00

Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Board^$23.00

Crispy Chicken Wings$15.00

Cocktails

Huckleberry Fizz

Spiced Manhattan

Ketel Mule

Pomegranate Paloma

Fig & Tonic

My Pear Lady

El Duké

Carrot Collins

Feliz Agavedad

Riot Punch

Ruby Red Martini

Buta Sour

Vino

Bubbles

Gruet Brut - NV, NM$11.00

Chandon Brut - NV, CA$13.00

Chandon Brut Rosé - NV, CA$13.00

Moet Imperial Brut - NV, FR$25.00

White

St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, CA$12.00

Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc - Marlborough, NZ$13.00

Kris Pinot Grigio - della Venezio, IT$10.00

Csm Indian Wells Chardonnay - Columbia Valley, WA$12.00

Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay - Sonoma Coast, CA$16.00

Whispering Angel Rosé - Cotes de Provence, FR$15.00

Red

Casa Smith Barbera - Wahluke Slope, WA$13.00

Mullan Road by Cakebread - Columbia Valley, WA$19.00

La Crema Pinot Noir - Sonoma Coast, CA$14.00

Siduri Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OR$16.00

Greywacke Pinot Noir - Marlborough, NZ$17.00

Boomtown Cabernet - Columbia Valley, WA$14.00

Niner Wine Estates Cabernet - Paso Robles, CA$18.00

Spellbound Merlot - Napa Valley, CA$10.00

Terrazas Reserva Malbec - Mendoza, Arg$12.00

Maryhill Malbec - Columbia Valley, WA$13.00

Newton Red Blend - Sonoma County, CA$12.00

Beer

W IPA Seapine Brewing - Seattle, WA

Manny's Pale Ale, Georgetown Brewing - Seattle, WA

Roger's Pilsner, Georgetown Brewing - Seattle, WA

Hefeweisen, Seapine Brewing - Seattle, WA

African Amber, Mac 'n' Jacks - Redmond, WA

Trace Rotating Tap, Inquire with Server

Imposters (Mocktails)

Ginger Breeze

Apple of My Eye

Be Happy

House Wine$6.00

Draft Beer$6.00

Garlic Fries$5.00

Hummus$5.00

BBQ Pork Slider$5.00

Edamame$6.00

Beef Skewer$8.00

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