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22 Doors

3.5 star rating
based on 112 reviews

Categories: Nightlife, American (New)  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
405 15th Ave E
(between Harrison St & Republican St)
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 324-6406
Price Range:
$$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
No
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good for:
Dinner, Late Night
Music:
Juke Box
Best Nights:
Wed, Thu, Sun
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Coat Check:
No

112 reviews for 22 Doors

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"You've GOTTA try to truffle fries (some of the best I've ever had), and the…" (in 5 reviews)
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Philip L.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
Updated - 9/29/2009

Finally had the veggie burger here on my epic summer burger adventure, and what a delight.  This is what a veggie burger should be: a thick juicy patty that tastes like vegetables.  Why bother trying to make veggies taste like meat when they're already delicious?  The burger was top notch and the thin-cut fries were very tasty.

22 Doors has become one of my favorite bars on Capitol Hill.

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  • 4 star rating
    8/19/2009

    Went for some drinks with friends the other night and found 22 Doors to have one of the nicest… Read more »

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Mambi H.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
11/2/2009

I moved to this neighborhood of Cap Hill last summer and ate at 22 Doors before and after the remodel.  I can't stand the new remodel.  The open space feels very cold and arranged in an odd way, I preferred the old booths.  Also, the acoustics are terrible- is so loud!  While we had brunch there were a few families with kids and while I don't ever mind that, the echoey emptiness made the yelling voices echo all over the restaurant.

The food was pretty good, although the menu is pretty limited, esp. for vegetarians.  The service was good.  I just really don't care for the atmosphere and will probably not go back anytime soon.

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sasha k.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
10/26/2009

Ahh, 22 Doors.  You used to have a very relaxed feel and sizable (and reasonably priced) portions.

I'm reminded of school days, when a good friend goes away for the summer and when fall comes around, they're suddenly too glamorous for the existing circle of friends, and more interested in hanging out with the cool kids.  22 Doors, are you trying to get in with the Smith crowd?

Okay.  I get what they're doing, but the place feels a lot colder.  The server was nice, and warned us that the menu reflected a move to more tapas-style dining.  She was attentive, and the food was brought out pretty quickly.

But it was nothing special.  The slider burgers were decent.  We did enjoy the shoestring fries (though they called them something else that currently escapes me), but the goat cheese hummus was bland and flavorless.

We went in shortly after they reopened, so I don't know if it was just a few kinks they had left to work out, but... well.  Disappointed.  The warm atmosphere is gone.  Even the clientele seems different.  (But that's cause two bottle-blondes in couture sneered at me for no apparent reason.  Patrons pre-remodel generally had smiles on their faces.)

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Oscar R.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
9/18/2009

The "new" 22 Doors is not the same and is not as good as the "old" 22 Doors.  Had to be said and here's why:

I sat down for a good five minutes before being helped, when you want a drink or water and this happens it can really be annoying.  The remodel is horrible.  Why the open space in the middle?  It seems so empty and gives the feeling of a dive bar that is missing a pool table.  I went four days after they reopened and sat down at a table that wobbled... how does a place just open and already have a broken table?  Also not a fan of the new menu.  Only small portion foods, definitely not a place to go have dinner.

but...

After the initial wait the service got better.  Our waiter was laid back and definitely nice (didnt catch his name).  The food, though in small portions, was good (had the cevice).  Half off wine on a Tuesday is not a bad thing either.

I really enjoyed 22 Doors before the remodel/new ownership and don't hate it now but now dont really think I enjoyed it enough to make it a regular stop anymore.

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Krystal W.

Belmont, CA

4 star rating
7/30/2009

We randomly stumbled over this place while visiting a friend in Seattle and it was a nice surprise. Good ambiance with low lighting and comfy booths, it even had a nice outdoor seating area. The music was enjoyable but not too loud so we could still have a pleasant conversation. Also the drinks were pretty damn good. I had a Basil Gimlet, mmm, good stuff.
It took us a while to figure out the name, 22 Doors. And then we went up to the bar where everything was made out of old doors. The back of the bar were old mirrored doors put together and the bar itself was made up of polished wooden doors complete with doorhandles to knock your elbows against.
In all a very nice place with a cute gimmick.

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helen g.

King, WA

4 star rating
10/5/2009

Flash back to my first experience with 22 doors. It was before the remodel and it sucked. We walked in on a friday night, the place was packed, the decor was mismatched and awkward, and the service slow, so we left.
Fast forward to after the remodel. One night after work I went to check things out again, it rocked! It feels like there is a theme to 22 doors, the menu looks and is tasty, the drinks are good. The bartender was sweet and helped me with food and drink suggestions. The chef cooked me up something special because of food allergies. It was a completely different an awesome experience. I will be frequenting the new and improved 22 doors!

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Rachel P.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
9/1/2009

TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REMODEL. Reopens Sept 8th.

I live nearby and it's one of my default watering holes. Great cocktails (a tad expensive at ~$10 each), greater house-made veggie burger, best-evar truffle fries. And it's open until 3am!

The brunch options are pretty fabulous too. Try the cheesy biscuits, a ridiculous blend of herbs, eggs, and cheese atop perfect buttermilk biscuits.

If the patio is open, sit there. It's beautiful and quirky and wonderful.

Service is slow, there's no getting around that. Bring good company and just hang out - it's worth the wait.

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Suzanna C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
8/15/2009

I'm giving this place a 3.5, but erring on the side of 4 stars.  I ordered an omelette with veggies and ham and it was crammed full of these ingredients!  Along with the omelette came potatoes, which were quite tasty and a little crispy, just how I like 'em!  I was pleased with the generous portions and was able to take half my plate of food home for leftovers, while still being completely 100% satisfied with my meal.  Stuffed even!

My bf ordered some sort of sandwichy breakfast thing, but didn't like the sauce.  However, I won't fault them for that, as someone else could just love it!  I think it was more an individual taste preference over an actual bad dish.  The fries that accompanied the sandwich were really yummy though!

The menu is somewhat limited, but I think there is something to satisfy every taste bud.  I'll definitely be back here again for brunch another day.

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Jeremy M.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
7/2/2009

If I'm not eating brunch at Coastal Kitchen, I'm eating here.

Everything I've had, I've liked. Flat-out. The gnutella pancakes, the banana bread french toast (admittedly perhaps TOO banana-y, something you don't really notice until the third-to-last bite), the huevos rancheros, the cheesy biscuits...

Because of the general lack of a wait, it really wins over Coastal Kitchen on days I don't feel like waiting (hungover).

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Kat F.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
5/30/2009

After I read the review of their veggie burger in Seattle magazine, I had to go.  I'm not a fan of meatless meat products - vegan sausage, morning star burgers, soy chicken.  WTF? If I wanted to eat meat I would eat meat! My kind of veggie burger is the kind that actually tastes like something.  Black bean burgers, lentil patties, chickpea concoctions - mash 'em up, add some onions, some breadcrumbs, an egg to hold it together, really anything you've got in the fridge and WHAM - THAT is a veggie burger!

22 Doors did not disappoint.  Their patty was delicious - very well spiced and the caramelized onions and cheese on top were the perfect addition.  I also opted for avocado and they came in big chunks.  It was even messier to eat but well worth the effort.

The burger was served with a side of rosemary shoestring fries.  I couldn't really taste the rosemary, and I'm not a fan of shoestring fries in general but these were fine - no better no worse.  Next time I'll order the truffle ones because it says them come with aoli for dipping!  

Drink selection was good, the outside patio was super relaxing and the service was friendly and quick.  I want to come back for brunch!

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Mandy C.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
7/29/2009

I enjoyed breakfast here one Saturday morning with 2 of my good friends.  We all liked our food and the service was fine as well.  Capitol Hill, of course, has that hipster feel to it, and this place does as well.  However, as far as I'm concerned, I don't care who serves me the food as long as it's tasty and clean.  :P  

I haven't been here for dinner/nightlife but I'm sure it's cool.  I will have to go back to try their other specialties.

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Katie W.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/23/2009

The remodel brings a new vibe to 22 doors and some interesting new dishes. They still have great deals (4-6 daily happy hour, 1/2 price wine on Tuesdays) and good beer/wine (Maritime Imperial Pale on draft keeps me coming back).

Service was fairly good and friendly. The sliders are super tasty. My only complaint is the new hummus platter on happy hour is fairly tiny and comes with crostini (where's the pita?)

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JT S.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
11/4/2009

I used to be a regular at the "old" 22. With their new remodel, not only did they lose their fun blue caster chairs but the quality of their food. Out is their amazing hummus plate and in some pre-made yuck. You can purchase a very small piece of frittata for 4 dollars. Oh wait, as the very rude waitor informed me it is a "tortilla" which is a frittata in Spain . Whatever you call it, it sucked as did his attitude. But, they still make a great martini. And,I haven't been back from brunch yet but not really sure I even want to. Sad to lose a spot to go to on 15th.

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Hannah L.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
5/3/2009

Any brunch place that has open booths and a chill demeanor on a Saturday morning is a rare find, especially up on 15th. Drawn in by the novelty, the enticing menu (a mix of slightly twisted breakfast standards and Mexican-inspired scrambles and omelets), grateful to avoid a Coastal Kitchen-sized wait, we headed in.

The man tested the tofu veggie scramble (great curry flavor, eggs just slightly on the non-dry side, full of veggies), and I went for the banana bread French Toast. And was very pleasantly surprised by the banana bread itself! I'm accustomed to it often being a dense, sweetly heavy treat, but 22 Doors' version was sweet, full of great banana flavor, yet light and airy. Battered in a coconut-banana swirl, served with candied pecans, it was fresh, rich, and tasty.

Another plus for the mimosa menu (several kinds), and that they arrive served up in a big glass instead of a delicate flute. Bring 'em on....With the good prices, the nice variety on the menu, and the great service, this is a spot to come back to as long as you're not looking for any major culinary wows.

And given that both servers within two minutes of each other asked us how we were feeling, I imagine that many folks who grab a booth show up here not so much for the wow but for the "please feed me something" weekend morning haze....But I'll be back to sample the Nutella pancakes.

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jen l.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
8/9/2009

Six of us squeezed into the 70's-like padded booth and ordered up some appetizers and drinks. Sadly, the drinks did not arrive until shortly after the appetizers but seeing we had consumed our share of red wine before we got there, drinking water for awhile was probably a good thing. We ordered an assortment of drinks -the ginger martini was my least favorite but I loved the basil gimlet and the cucumber gin martini was by far the most tasty. The menu was quite limited and we all ended up going with the burger. I'm not sure what they put in that thing but it was cooked to perfection and came with caramelized onions.....declicousamundo! That's what The Fonz would say.
After a slow start with service, it got much better - very attentive with getting plates out of our way, bringing water without having to ask and if we wanted more drinks - Yes please! Careful there though kids, the drinks are stiff! Atmosphere charming and just the right amount of dark with some stunning old chandeliers.

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Glory H.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
8/22/2009

This place was recommended by some friends. It was empty inside, boring. The menu was sparse and expensive. The bartender didn't know how to make 4 out of 5 drinks we asked for, ended up with lemonade and vodka, guess that's not too hard. Overrated in my book.

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Jean r.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
Updated - 9/17/2009

Went back to give it a chance after the remodeling. Place looks nice but the small plates need work. The bartender on Saturday night still is not making good cocktails. This place will surely not last without a good bartender on a Saturday night. Hopefully the smell of paint will go away.

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  • 1 star rating
    8/31/2009

    Really Bad Experience Saturday night...Wanted to go in for a cocktail..and there seemed to be no… Read more »

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Alexa P.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
10/19/2009

I stopped in one afternoon for happy hour, curious about the remodel. I loved it, what an improvement!  I had a glass of quality Tempranillo for only $4. Then I got a few plates, and everything tasted delicious and was plated beautifully. I got something with oxtail and something with eggplant, and the tortilla, all were super flavourful. It's so nice to have an alternative to the greasy and overpriced joints 15th. The service was good, and I like what they did with the space. I'm coming back for sure!

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Gian B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/26/2009

Half price wine on Tuesdays! That is the biggest draw for me. The food is a bit inconsistent, but again, I am really drawn by the half price wine. The staff  are great (accept one night when my friend was slightly molested by the waiter... but I am convinced he didn't really work there. Odd, I know).

The drinks are great as well. One of the few places in the city that I have been able to find Fernet Branca.

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Rowena M.

Des Moines, WA

3 star rating
5/10/2009

I guess I don't get out much, but $8 for a Guinness seemed expensive. Not that I'm complaining, I mean you gotta pay to hang with the cool people, right? Really, though, is Guinness cheaper at a regular pub? I don't do bars often anyway, and it was a birthday celebration, so this one night out wasn't going to break the bank.

The vodka martini was all right at $7.50, but at least I got to partake in the shoestring fries which were pretty darn tasty. One person in my party had a ginger/pear drink which seemed really good,. Will have to check it next time. And it's always nice to hang out with interesting people, so all is forgiven.

Other than that, my only other complaint is that mapquest once again steered me wrong. Don't trust it. Nuff said.

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Sunnie L.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
3/4/2009

One of the best brunch menus and experiences on the Hill. My morning outings here have been nothing but excellent, with imaginative, delicious food and great ambiance. I love eating in the little courtyard.

Any other time of the day, service is abysmal. I went with a friend after a night spent walking the Hill, and it took 15 minutes just to flag down a server to get us silverware and water (which didn't arrive for another 10 minutes). The food was good, but the service really killed the experience for us, and I hear the same thing from a friend who lives next door and has tried the place several times.

Oh, 22 Doors. I wish I could give you a better rating. Provide your weekend service all through the week, and you'll be primo!

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Spencer B.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
3/8/2009

I live 5 blocks away or so and I would seriously hang out here every night if money permitted.  It's not insanely busy, the music is somebody's iPod hooked up to the sound system with generally "alternative" music playing.  Last Friday night was "Thriller" and the whole place (again, not too full, but a fair number of people) was up and dancing, singing along, chatting with each other, etc.  (I'm putting "Juke Box" for music because it's the only one that really fits.)

I'm not big on the insanity of more popular bars, so if you love the "bar scene", this isn't the place for you.  You have a very SMALL chance of being smashed against some guy with body odor or having to start a fistfight over a bar stool or a place to stand.  I still have yet to get to the brunch, but the truffle fries are awesome and the portions are good for the price on the menu items I've had.  Drinking here can be a bit pricey, but since it's within stumbling distance (if necessary), I usually have one or two before, one or two there, and if I really need to I'll finish up at home.  

Really looking forward to Spring (who isn't?) when the patio is open all the time and the heaters work!

I read a few other reviews that mentioned the staff.  I don't know...maybe I'm not too concerned with the quality of service if I'm just hanging out with no agenda.  Sometimes things do seem to take a long time, but I rarely go here to get in, get drink/food, get out. The times that I have engaged the staff here, they have been very friendly, helpful, and tend to return the attitude you offer.  Still haven't had a bad experience here with staff or otherwise.

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Heidi F.

Woodinville, WA

4 star rating
4/17/2009

On the recommendation of a friend, I checked out 22 Doors' Happy Hour last night. I am pleased to announce that this great place will now be in my Happy Hour Heavy Rotation!

Their HH specials include $4 house wine, 1/2 price draught beer, and cocktail specials ($5?). Also discounted is a great selection of snacky plates. We tried the hummus, which was GREAT (I know it's hard to do wrong with a hummus plate, but they really nailed it) and some very, very, very delicious sliders. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try more of their menu!

The vibe here is very comfortable and friendly, with great chairs you can sink into and good tunes as a backdrop. Though it wasn't open, I spied a very charming courtyard patio that I can't wait to check out!

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Erin B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
5/18/2009

I've eaten brunch here.  The food is reasonably priced, nice vegetarian (and vegan) selection.  The drinks are pricey for a poor person like myself, but it's worth it if you like atmosphere.  Something about this place makes me feel like I'm on the set of Mad Men.  This is the only bar I've been to in Seattle where I could sit alone and feel comfortable.  I've also fallen asleep on the bar here and nobody got mad at me.  AND the staff makes for good eye candy.

BONUS: The bartender, Will, makes amazing drinks (even with bottom shelf liquor), plays amazing music and apparently won't hesitate to introduce you to other people at the bar in the same career field.

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Quinn S.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
6/4/2009

I am a huge fan of their drinks menu (extensive choices of whiskeys, scotches, tequilas, as well as cocktails). Not great for beer drinkers, but that's okay, because the ambiance and laid-back attitude of the place more than makes up for it. The outdoor seating is sublime--I know that I will be back before the summer's through.

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Chad Y.

Honolulu, HI

3 star rating
3/29/2009

A group of friends recently checked this place out for drinks the other night and I have to say I was quite pleased with my outing there. Drinks are good and decently priced. Street parking was easy to come by and it is out of the way enough to make it a somewhat different experience.

Ambience was cool and relaxed. Staff were decent although I don't think they were quite prepared to be this busy on a Friday night.

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Michael P.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
8/6/2009

The whole point of this place was somewhere to get a meal until midnight.  Now that the kitchen closes around 10 pm, going there for an over-priced glass of wine and indifferent service just doesn't appeal.  I hope the new owner isn't going to destroy what used to be a favorite place.  We started going there when the 22 Doors first opened.  Back then the staff was part of the draw.  Not any more.

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Angie B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/24/2008

1/2 price wine night (glasses & BOTTLES) Tues nights! Cheese plate. 'nuf said. :-)

(also note, you can take a corked bottle of wine home in a bag if you don't finish it)

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Katy H.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
11/17/2008

Ok - so I yelped this place before going there and I was astounded by the 4 star review after leaving totally dissatisfied.

Let me first say that I come on Yelp to applaud good services as well as complain. I'm always weary of bad reviews because I feel like some people are natural complainers. This place was just BAD! Please read on..

I went with a friend to have a nice brunch. It was noon and we walked into 22 Doors because it was recommended by friends. I know this place has a nightlife too, so this critique is just based on their brunch service..

There were only 2 or 3 people I could identify as employees and the place was packed with tables where people were finished eating and waiting for checks. Just as we walked in some people got up and left what was to be the only free table at the time. Instead of waiting ages for someone to bus it, we sat down and patiently waited at a dirty table. The servers seemed to do that intentional avoiding-eye contact-thing so they didn't have to help us for 15 minutes or so.

After ordering drinks and food I was saddened to learn that they only had one teabag of English Breakfast tea left in the whole joint. After tossing a coin my friend was the one who had to have a cup of Earl Grey instead. (muahaha). Then we ordered our food. It arrived in good time (although the people behind us arrived after we did and got their food first.)

I poured my hot water into the tea mug and it wasn't hot at all. It also had some weird shredded paper in it. It looked like toilet paper but I'm assuming it was something less vile like shredded paper towel. Still gross. I actually took a sip of the tea before noticing and nearly lost my appetite before the food was served.

Upon looking at the menu the prices seemed comparable to other brunch hotspots but the sides are ridiculously priced. I had the Corned Beef Hash (it was meh..) Literally though, there was a hair in it. Which I also didn't notice until I was half way through the dish. At this point I was totally over this place.

My friend had the crab cake eggs benedict. I really hate when people sell food that's frozen. Why would I pay someone to heat up something I could buy at safeway for cheaper and heat up myself? I eat out to eat fresh food. So needless to say the crab cakes are pre-made and frozen and weren't very good at all.

Then there was the side of sausage. The side of sausage cost $4 but it only contained 3 slices of sausage. By slices I mean, 1 whole sausage cut down the middle and then another half. So $4 for 1 and a half sausages. WTF! So each whole sausage piece is worth $2.66?? WOWZA. For that price I'd also have expected it not to be pre-frozen or available from safeway. It just feels like cheating.

I think that's it .. hair in the food, bad service in general, food was just alright but sides are over-priced and the water for my tea had shreds of soggy paper in it.

I'm sure this terrible service was atypical but I don't feel like giving this place a second chance to see if they deserve another star or not.

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tom h.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
1/7/2009

I like that the food menu here is slight, with seasonal and rotating items. The 'Korean Conflict Chicken' I ordered last weekend was a nice surprise. I've also enjoyed their brunch and the offerings were unique and appetizing.

I don't generally order cocktails, but they seem overly pricey here. The wine choices are vast, but I don't order wine in bars. I'll have the nice IPA on tap.

The servers have always been friendly and a bit relaxed-which is fine by me. But don't expect speedy service on a busy night.

Lastly, I like the music but the ambiance would be greatly benefited by removing the television that nobody watches.

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Justin K.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
2/10/2009

This place could easily be a four star if they got their act together. The staff's attitude varies, every once in a while you'll get someone decent and somewhat attentive just don't hold your breath.

All in all its a decent place to lounge and have a few cocktails. I've never tried their food, but I hear its not bad.

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Jane H.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
10/28/2008

5 stars for drinks and our waiter
4.4 stars for ambiance
4 stars for food

Our first Friday night in Seattle found us winding up the evening at 22 doors.  We snagged the two seats (funky old office chairs) closest to the fireplace.  So cozy!

22 Doors has a great specialty drink menu - two pages of interesting and unique libations to keep you happy.  I tried several, all of which were  delicious and creative.  Having had so many unique cocktails during my recent travels I've found myself picky about what I like to drink.  22 Doors did not disappoint.  One delicious concoction that included basil - one of my favorite additions to any alcoholic beverage.

We snacked on the green bean fries appetizer, which was pretty tasty.  Not amazing, but tasty.  A slightly healthy alternative to french fries, the tempura battered green beans were almost overwhelmed by the sweet onion sauce that accompanied them.  But we were there for the drinks.

Trevor(?), our server, was friendly and speedy, and he offered lots of great information as we were out-of-towners.  We hoped to go back for more tasty cocktails but our travel plans limited us.  

Didn't understand why it wasn't busier.  A place like this, if located in D.C., would have been packed beyond belief.

Can't wait to go back next time we're in Seattle!!!

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cathy g.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
2/18/2009

The happy hour is the way to go.

Otherwise drinks may seem expensive to you or at least they do to me.

Also the happy hour dinner snacks are excellent.

Some friends have gone there regularly on and off.

I felt there was excellent service and the drinks were ample and the entire experience was  beyond 5 stars!

See you again.

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Cody D.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
5/26/2009

Both times i visited it was during a very dead time of business. What i love about this place are the options of drinks and the creativity of the areas to be. This place is heaven for smokers since there is an outdoor glass roofed area with heat and inside is spacious. The bar tenders are creative with drinnks and the beer is good.

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Jens J.

Portland, OR

5 star rating
8/9/2008

Five stars for great food and drinks at cheap prices.  

Presentation must have been excellent because artist friend Liz kept taking pictures of all the food and drinks.  When the batteries ran out in her camera, she kept on going with her IPhone.

From the appetizer (small plate) menu, the mussels are good.  So is the and cheese/bread dish adorned with almonds and these really really good white raisins.  Not enough bread in proportion to the cheese and raisins, though the bread served hot is exceptionally good.

The shrimp risotto and peach chicken entrees were quite nice.  Interesting thing about the risotto was on first bite it seems mild, but then it grows a hot and spicy tail very quickly.  The peaches in the chicken entree might have been a little obvious about their from-the-can origin.

The restaurant is nearly empty around 7:30pm on a Friday evening, normally what you would think in Seattle is peak dinner time.  At 22 doors, the peak occurs after 9:00, perhaps because the focus seems to be as much on drinks as on food.

Handsome wood bar with mirrors towers over the restaurant.

Oh, love the KEXP-like music they play too.

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Charles D.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
12/14/2008

When 2 people have to wait an hour for brunch at Costal Kitchen and you can walk right into 22 Doors  1/2 block away it kinnda makes you wonder.
As it was freezing outside we decided to risk it as we hadn't been here in a long time. The food itself was fairly good but the service was just this side of terrible. My husband and I split a side pancake , I had the cowboy bean breakfast and he had the "farmers break". Everything was good my eggs were cooked just about right. The beans were done very well if a little salty and the pancake was fantastic.
As to our service; at first we were only given one set of silverware and the second didn't come until after our food had arrived.  My initial water glass was chipped and although they took it away promptly, I didn't see any more water again until after our food arrived.  And they brought out the wrong food at first. Very disappointing.

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Jen P.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/14/2008

I'd been here a few times for brunch and dinner and was so focused on getting fed, I never noticed the outdoor patio! We almost inadvertently passed it up again on a warm Saturday evening, but fortunately peeked out the door and were seated promptly.
I felt like we were in another city! It was a lovely night, the service was excellent, the lighting was dim and intimate for a small group, and my watermelon salad was to die for! It was a mini-vacation right around the corner.
I think this is my new favorite. Great for a date or hanging out with friends. Can't wait to come back and try some of the "old school" cocktails on the menu.

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Alissa K.

Poulsbo, WA

3 star rating
1/5/2009

There's a 2-3 star cloud that hangs over the half-mile surrounding my apartment.  I guess I just have to hike my lazy ass over to Pike or Pine to get really good food.

Thanks in part to my boyfriend's magnanimity, I sampled the $10 orange martini, which, at that price should probably include a small, complimentary bottle of Cointreau with a ribbon tied around it.  He got the steak and I got the burger (what can I say, we like our beef).  They were both pretty good, although my burger was better.  The service was kind of slow, but friendly.  They also played a lot of whiny music that's on my periphery but that I don't really enjoy (e.g., Belle and Sebastian, Bjork).  

I'd go back for happy hour, but I don't think we'll be visiting for dinner again.

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Stacy E.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
11/2/2008

The food here was good, but the service was not.  Understandable--it was a Saturday morning.  But still.  

We arrived and the sign said "Please Seat Yourself."  There were about five booths that did not have anyone sitting in them--yet they were covered in dirty dishes and such.  We didn't want to seat ourselves at a filthy table, so we waited.  And waited.  Finally we saw a dude, and asked if he could clean a table for us.  He was nice and cleared it.  And then we waited some more.  He brought drinks to another table, then went to the back of the restaurant and got a rag and wiped down our table.  Ahhh!  We could finally sit down.  

It took us a bit to get someone to take our drink order.  And another little bit to get our drinks.  Then our table only had fake sugar--no real sugar.  We stole some off of another table.  Then we ran out.  When the waitress came by to refill our drinks (coffee and tea)  my friend said "Also can we get some more sugar?" but the waitress was in such a hurry that she didn't even hear!

We ordered our food, and got it in a pretty reasonable time frame.  It was good!  I got "Cheesy Biscuit" (it was actually two biscuits) which came with eggs on top and home fries.  I wish there would've been MORE though, you know?  I wish it could've included toast and bacon.  It was a completely reasonable portion.  It would've been great if I was working on portion control on that particular Saturday morning, but I wasn't--I was hungry!!

My friend's food was good, too.  

When we were leaving the people sitting behind us had STILL not gotten their food.  They had sat down shortly after us.  I felt bad for them.  

Also, the artwork was super annoying (hipster band photographs).  Although the service was slow and the waitress walked away that one time without listening to us, they were generally nice and not bitchy.  

So go here.  But maybe not on a Saturday morning.  Until they hire some more staff, that is.

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K H.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
6/21/2009

Pub-esque restaurant in a nice neighborhood. Good service. Good food.

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