Dahlia Lounge
Seattle, WA 98121-2414
Phone: (206) 682-4142
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Virginia Street
- Specialties:
- Dessert, Fine Dining
- Hours:
- Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Dahlia Lounge – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
The Dahlia has rightfully earned its iconic status on the Northwest dining scene. The space blushes a deep crimson; Chinese lanterns hang from brawny exposed beams. Somehow, owner Tom Douglas keeps brilliantly reinventing himself.
The Food
Chances are still being taken with the revolving menu: Grapefruit zings in the scallop ceviche here; fresh coriander jousts with smooth white cheddar there. It's innovative without being frivolous: foie gras with lavender-caramel and fig; white gazpacho, thick and rich with hazelnuts, and refreshed with mint. Entrees, at best, are stellar versions of classics: flat iron steak, juicy and rare, with green beans and melting blue cheese. Desserts should never be passed over; if you're too full, grab something to go from the adjoining bakery.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasClose to the Moore and Cinerama, it's a great spot for an elegant pre-show dinner.
ParkingAvoid the Belltown parking headache and take advantage of their valet, Monday-Saturday across the street with Butler Valet for $7.
User Reviews for Dahlia Lounge
08/01/2008 Posted by sandrabyrd
Our family of four came for lunch, and while the food was good, it wasn't outstanding or memorable. The salads were salads with nothing special to mark them from other restaurants, the tomato soup was good but truly not anything that stood out. What was memorable was the decidedly cool attitude of our server. She was servicable but not helpful nor warm in anyway, she was much more responsive to the businessmen lunching behind us. The lunch menu is very short, by the way. Be forewarned. If I were going to spend $20 a head on lunch, I wouldn't do it here.
Pros: Seated promptly, food delivered quickly
Cons: Cool service dampened everyone's good time
04/15/2008 Posted by basiji
Took a big group of out-of-towners here a few weeks back and the food was exceptionally good. The service was very good, but the waiter seemed like he was new and still getting his footing. It's easy to get jaded about Tom Douglas and his "empire", but this place still has it.
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