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Categories: Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Tapas Bars Nightlife Bars American (New), Tapas Bars, Bars [Edit]
405 15th Ave E(between Harrison St & Republican St)
Seattle, WA 98112
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
(206) 324-6406
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 4 pm - 2 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
176 reviews for 22
Review Highlights
"Did I mention the truffle fries."
(in 15 reviews)
"The brunch options are pretty fabulous too."
(in 52 reviews)
"Also the happy hour dinner snacks are excellent."
(in 22 reviews)
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176 reviews in English
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Review from J.J. B.
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very cool tapas bar tucked away in NE capitol hill. Inside it was slightly dark, wood from floor to ceiling, very nice high ceilings, and plenty of space so that people are not crammed in their like sardines.
I was lucky enough to be treated to happy hour food/drinks at this place last week when my girlfriend and her friend treated the guys to a night out on the town. We started out with truffle fries and a house margarita. The truffle fries were as good as expected and the house margarita was BETTER than expected. For $5 during happy hour it was a steal! Our group ordered tons of happy hour food so we could get a little taste of everything. The empanadas were delicious, but super small for $3.50 (but if you also get a PBR, the combo is $4.50) The bruschetta was more like pizza, but in a good way. The olives were served hot and came in a tiny, sizzling cast iron skillet, as was the artichoke dip.
The place was almost empty outside of our table, but in my opinion that's not a bad thing on a Thursday for happy hour. As long as the food and drinks are good, I'd prefer to be at a place that is empty! -
Review from Amber B.
Seattle, WA
12/19/2011
I have to say 22 was a litte hyped up for me. I was expecting something more like macaroni grill for the happy hour but I would not suggest this for meals alone as the portions were small and the food itself was not amazing(with the exception of the truffle fries). I feel confident saying this, since my group ordered over 6 items.
That being said the drinks were impressive. The prices were not bad for hh drinks either. The best part was the cool swanky interior. -
Review from Vanessa J.
Seattle, WA
I came back again for brunch a couple of Sundays ago, bringing along a couple of friends. Of course, since Ellen was tending again, I had to have the spanish coffee again. It was just as good as I remembered. I added the 22 omelet and banana pancakes (splitting, thats a LOT of food), and everything was Mary Poppins: practically perfect in every way.
I'd like to spend every Sunday morning here.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/12/2011 ROTD 9/10/2011
I stopped in here for the first time in nearly a year on Wednesday night with a large group. We sat… Read more »
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Review from Isabel M.
Seattle, WA
2/5/2012
Great spot and vibe. The already small menu keeps changing and not for the better. The two biggest dissapointments...They no longer serve the delicious mashed potatoes with the steak (baked potato instead) and they took the oxtail off the menu completely. I'm open to change but give us something other than the 5 shrimp dishes that are on the menu. Don't get me wrong... This place is great but I would just like a better menu so that I can go there more often.
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Review from william b.
Washington, DC
2/4/2012
This place is reliable, if a little loud. The food is actually pretty good: try the potato gnocchi or the truffle fries.
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Review from Roberta N.
Seattle, WA
1/29/2012
This used to be my go-to spot until the menu changed. What's up with getting rid of the oxtail, broccoli, and scallops? When the menu changed the gnocchi was my dish of choice and it seems like they're using a new, less-quality type now. Please change the menu 22 - you're letting me down.
On a better note, the staff is fabulous and the vibe is great :) -
Review from Amy S.
Seattle, WA
9/6/2011
My review is going to be entirely about the service. We arrived for brunch on Sunday and ordered a round of mimosas (very good). But after 20+ minutes and no sign of food our waitress ran out to makes sure someone had taken our order. Um, she already had. Apparently the printer in the kitchen failed to print it out. We weren't in a hurry, so we ordered another round of mimosas, which our waitress insisted she pay for.
That was very nice, but the super part was when I tried to move a piece of chorizo to my mouth and dropped it on my shirt. I was dipping my napkin into my water to blot it out. She saw this and promptly brought me a cup of soda water, a pile of napkins and a Tide pen. A TIDE PEN!!! Totally awesome.
The food was good, the back patio was great, but a Tide Pen? Amazing. How thoughtful a thing to have on hand at a restaurant. -
Review from Lana B.
Seattle, WA
1/15/2012
I can't say most of the food on the menu is great, but the truffle fries are the best I've ever had. Those alone make it worth eating here. The burger is pretty decent too and they have some nice wines by the glass.
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Review from Nicole L.
8/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Laidback is the quintessential adjective for 22 in Capitol Hill. For the fact that a group of us showed up for early brunch and steadily increased in numbers throughout the meal, the staff was kindly accommodating in allowing us to rearrange their back patio furniture till we felt like we were relaxing in our own backyard.
Food was decent -- almost everyone got the burger, while a few of us stuck with the crab cake benedict. The hollandaise sauce was a bit on the meh side, but otherwise delicious and served with home fries on the side. The handful of shoestring fries I stole off nearby plates were crisp and tasty, and we got regular refills on coffee and water.
So often you get a huge eye-roll when you ask for the check to be split up, but our waitress had no problem with splitting the checks for our large group. +1 just for that! -
Review from Johnny W.
7/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
22 is a good way to start the night, especially for large groups planning to hang out in the area afterwards (with Liberty just a few doors down), serving up some decent eats and drinks, a good happy hour, and great service that can easily handle large groups.
Happy hour suggestions include the pork sliders and baby back ribs (which have a nice kick, but are a tad salty), while the chicken wings (kind of bland and dry), meatballs (surprisingly tough), and truffle fries (shoestring, but not as good as Post's or BOKA's) are decent, but far less impressive dishes. The braised oxtail, off the regular menu, is also worth trying. -
Review from Anca S.
Seattle, WA
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I wouldn't normally review a place solely one thing, BUT I was really impressed with the house-made vegan-friendly burger (subtract mozzarella) and fries. Prefer it over the veg patty at The Counter. Only downside was the $12 price tag and that I was uncomfortably full for many hours afterward (yes, next time I will share with a friend).
Also, what's the deal with the very inconspicuous restroom signs? An "M" and "W" way up in the dark corner of the doorframes. -
Review from parker s.
Seattle, WA
10/7/2011
Great food. Great bartenders. Inept service staff. Slowest kitchen ever, like 1 hour for an order of pancakes. I used to love this place, I went there every saturday morning. Until the service speed and accuracy went to hell. It makes me really sad too cause I'm still searching for my new breakfast spot, there cheesy biscuit was one of my all time favorite breakfasts. It got to the point where I would give them another try once every couple of months only to be let down with amazing consistency. So I had to break up with 22 after 3 years and thousands of cheesy biscuits. I will always miss them but they are not to be trusted with the first meal of the day.
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Review from Stephanie H.
Bellevue, WA
11/6/2011
Took my family to brunch on Sunday, the food was BAD, cold and took 40 minutes to get to the table. The GM came over asked if we had a good experience we said no...she said the kitchen was soooo slammed this morning and she did not know the staff went on a break all at once they got behind....sorry. We will never come back tasteless, cold bad food for $55.00 many other places to go on 15th ave
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Review from Natalie L.
Maple Valley, WA
5/6/2011
I've only been here for drinks and they are delicious!
The bar itself is gorgeous and I love the chandeliers on the ceiling. It's very dark and there is a fireplace with couches that look pretty comfortable. I'd say it'd be a good place for a date since it's all dark and sensual. It's also not too crowded so you can just go and chill and you don't have to shout over obnoxious music and a billion other people.
I'm also super curious to go back and try the food. The menu looks tasty. They have a little room with all windows that looks like it's just for lunch or whatever. It looks quaint and cozy and I want to go to there.
Basically, I like this place and will return! -
Review from Edward H.
Seattle, WA
10/16/2011
Went there for a Sunday brunch. While the food was decently good, I would not go back there again. The wait for any sort of drink or food service was terrible. The place was not yet full, and they appeared to be understaffed. The server herself was fine, and apologetic about the food taking so long, but it was so bad (and the food not good enough) that I would not consider coming back here.
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Review from Ryan D.
San Francisco, CA
1/31/2011 4 Check-ins Here
This place is always okay, but mostly forgettable. In fact, I've been here 3 times with the same person and we always get into some argument about previous times we've been there because I forget a lot about it. (NO. Not because I'm drunk).
First visit: late night drinks and snacks. I can't remember the food, but I remember a lot being leftover, I think it was hummus.
Second visit: I have no idea, lunch? drink only? I don't remember.
Third visit: brunch. Everyone I've talked to about this place raves about the cheesy biscuit. It's not what you'd expect. The cheese sauce is more reminiscent of a hollandaise, but it's pretty good. Their shoestring fries are delicious, though.
If you avoid the food, I don't think you'll find much bad to say about this place. -
Review from Vanessa A.
Seattle, WA
12/13/2010
Yknow i've had a good lunch there and it was lovely that day. Food was great, service friendly.
Had a dinner there once that was pretty hmmm not great -- really tough piece of meat that was just really hard to eat. Wasn't happy with that at all.
Gave em a third chance. It was the only place on the block that had spots for brunch without too long of a wait (or so it seemed... *foreshadowing!*). Our first choice, of course, was Coastal Kitchen but they had a long wait and we had two couples in a rush to drive back home to Vancouver BC.
Bad decision, it took a long time to get our water and our orders. Once the order was in it took more than 45 min for the food to come. No apologies, no explanation, just fucking ridiculous. We could've gone someplace with a line and still been fed sooner, which was important not just because we were in a rush, or because we expect decent service from a restaurant that competes with some of the best in the neighborhood for brunch, but because two people in our party were pregnant and need to fucking eat already. Honestly I was too pissed off to even remember afterward what the food was like. When your stomach is about to eat you from the inside out, it doesn't matter anymore. -
Review from Sarah L.
Seattle, WA
3/16/2011
We'd talked about switching up our brunch rotation for awhile and so we gave it a try.
The food was good but the service was terrible, truly awful. We waited a full hour for our food which came out and was cold. We had to wave someone down to get drinks and we felt ignored.
For me service is important and so I'm not sure we'll go back. -
Review from Brian K.
Seattle, WA
7/5/2011
I have had nothing but good times at 22. They have a solid menu for all meals including breakfast, happy hour and dinner ... including daily specials, such as, Crab cakes benedict which are delicious and not overly sauced. I have tried the majority of the breakfasts and love the sandwhich and the omelette as well. For an interesting dinner dish, try the unique deviled eggs . The ambiance includes a quaint outdoor patio and inside is a rich wood with modern twists ... including the mens bathroom artwork. Beyond all the food and decor is the service ... I have had nothing but fantastic service from one particular bartender, Ellen, who now makes space for me whenever possible and is always entertaining. Thanks to all who have made this one of my neighborhood go-to spots.
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Review from Sarah L.
7/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Cheap drinks and cheap food? Yay...I'm definitely a fan.
Interesting items on the menu you wouldn't normally find on most cocktail lounges.
Feeling some oxtail? Got that.
Wanting goat cheese hummus? Sure!
Craving some Duck Confit? Why not?
Rabbit stuffed peppers? I'm game! (no pun intended)
Everything was thoughtfully prepared, small servings, but meant for sharing, in the vain of a tapas bar, without the whole Spanish flare of Tango or Harvest Vine. Not your average bar food. More sophisticated and lighter on the palate.
You can leave here after eating a few plates without having to feel to undo your top pants button. You're tongue doesn't get that yucky film coating because its not loaded with grease or salt. Yum. Very light and tasty!
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Relaxing and inviting back outdoor patio. Secluded from the busy 15th street. Perfect for a lazy Sunday summer evening. Loved every minute. The service wasn't the best, but I wasn't expecting more. This is the type of facility that can stand on its own without needing over the top service anyway.
Oh yeah, swank bathrooms. I felt a certain "Je ne s'ai quoi"...I love myself a sexy bathroom :) -
Review from Honey R.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 3/4/2011
I've had mixed experiences, so just do what I say:
Go there in the evening, order a butt-load of small dishes, and you won't have a single regret. You'll be blown away by the quality of the food.
If you're thinking brunch - not so good. Service can be slow, the food is nothing special.
As for the dinner menu, try this: Oxtail, Goddess salad, truffle fries, every single dessert, steak.
The empanadas are not so memorable.
And here's the best thing they have: cold cucumber soup with hot bread. Total winner.
Happy Hour till 7, so worth it. Sit outside in the courtyard.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/1/2011
I've had mixed experiences, so just do what I say: Go there at night, order a shit ton of small… Read more »
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Review from Miki C.
Seattle, WA
4/5/2011
Brunch: I've only been here for brunch and evening drinks. The brunch was okay. If I was desperate and hungover, this place would be great...hair of the dog, so I can keep drinking more alcohol with my overwhelmingly large and somewhat greasy brunch. I won't be back for brunch, though. The shoestring fries are the best item on the menu.
Evening Drinks: great mixed drinks, but a bit on the skimpy side given the price. There are better places for mixed drinks.
The Good: great neighborhood bar. If you don't want to leave the 'hood, it's a great, cozy bar. The remodel is better. Bonus if you can score the couch next to the fireplace. -
Review from Inna B.
Seattle, WA
Some of the employees need to earn awards, or something! The second time I was here, someone at my table managed to spill a beer. Both employees were at our table and effectively handling the mess within 30 seconds!
In any case, I think my experience of being here with a big group is alright... but, being there with just a small table is fabulous. Especially during happy hour! (Yeah, yeah, I'm a happy hour addict. What else is new?)
Drinks.. well, drinks are drinks. Their special cherries sound quite good, and I hear good things about their cocktails... but, I'm more into beer and wine these days. And..well.. those are a pretty difficult to screw up or make poorly. (Unless the beer is flat, which it's NOT here!)
I've tried a handful of food items here, and the one that I was probably most filled up by and least intrigued by were the truffle fries. They... just taste like fries to me.
I have really enjoyed the pan seared scallops, baby back ribs, and the garlic prawns. They also had a marvelous ravioli special the first time I went there, but... I wouldn't recommend that. The sauce was heavenly, but... it was just one ravioli. I fail to see why it cost $6.50.
My favorite moment so far was when a group of about eight (of us) came in, and the female employee asked us what the occasion was that got us all to come out that night.
"Uh... It's happy hour and a Thursday evening?"Listed in: Capitol Hill Eats, Parks,…, Drinking on Capitol Hill, Small+Delicious Servings
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/25/2010
Apparently, 22 Doors can be a great spot to chill out on a weekday evening!
The gal behind the bar… Read more »
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Review from Uhura J.
5/31/2010
Several friends and fellow Yelpers met up here for Kerrie and Dan's going away party, and overall it was a pretty amazing time. Super sad to see them go, as their verve and overall je ne sais quoi will be sorely missed. It feels like a true light will be dimmed in the Yelp Seattle community due to their absence, and all we can hope for are frequent visits from So. Cal. But for now, the review of 22 Doors, the lucky establishment where we rocked the house.
Someone really should call ahead to these places and let them know when a ton of us are descending upon them like the Greek Gods and Goddesses we are. ;) The service seemed spotty and disorganized at first, with at least the female server/bartender wearing a "Holy Hell Get Me Outta Here, I didn't sign on for this on a Sunday Night" look. But once a few of us cleared out and the big private party in the back left, things improved considerably. So basically, I'm calling it 50/50 - partially our gargantuan party threw them off their game.
Bartender John is exactly how I like my bartenders. Attractive, sexy, complimentary, flirtatious, and cool under pressure. His compliments didn't seem fake at all or a ploy for bigger tips. That is a very critical skill to cultivate if you're in the service industry - novices, please take note.
Had a super long day and forgot I was on the hill, so opted for a coffee with Bailey's to perk me up. Drink was exactly how I'd requested (about half a shot of booze), and the price really did the job: $8. Note to self: next time have tea at home and grab a pint instead. They were out of Hoegaarden so I opted for a pint of the Moose Drool. I liked the "cozy up to the bar" vibe perpetuated by the decor and comfortable bar stools/chairs plus hooks for your purse/jacket, etc. This review is 3 stars because I didn't partake of the food, and didn't want to inflate the review of the establishment based on how great a time I had with everyone. But I'll definitely be back to hang out and get a better feel for the place.
Street parking: Forget it. This is Cap Hill! I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and hoofing it, or catching a cab. There are lots of places to eat and drink along 15th and you could ostensibly make a night of it. -
Review from Xav V.
5/31/2010
Let me first start with saying 22 Doors in hardly a dive bar. Sorry Henry, but I think you and I need to take a trip to Maharaja or Kelly's. Those are diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive bars.
Weird, my i key seems to be sticking. Anyway...back to my review of 22 Doors. I have to start my rating as a three star due to the fact that I was sticking to water and did not partake in any snacks during the Dfens and Kerrikat bon voyage event. I will be returning again though and have faith that this place will become 4 or 5 star gold.
I love the layout of this establishment. Plenty of different seating options available and a decent amount of floor space for wandering and milling. The barstools are quite comfortable and I can easily see getting lost in a pint there for an entire afternoon. I appreciated the bartender's upbeat demeanor and the fact that he 1) didn't turn up his nose when I ordered water for me and the boy and 2) that he was so thankful for my measly $1 tip of said waters.
It does get pretty toasty in there when it gets hopping so make sure to be rocking something under your hoody that you aren't afraid to reveal. I'll make sure to not make that mistake again! So pop on something casually cute and scoot your buns up to 22 Doors. Tell them...Inna sent you! -
Review from Richard U.
Seattle, WA
5/31/2010
Came here tonight for Kerrie L and Dfens's going away party. So many yelpers showed up for this sad yet fun occasion I didn't get a chance to meet everyone! But on to the review....
The space is actually pretty nice, high ceilings, a comfy couchy area by faux fire and a nice outdoor patio seating area. Our group took up most of the indoor seating and they were able to accomadate us and do seperate checks! Clearly these are bartenders who either love giving excellent service or are incredibly masochistic! Service was friendly and very accomadating. The only food I sampled was the truffle fries which only had a hint of truffley salt. I think I would like to go back and try the brunch for which I here is pretty good. Stay tuned for more.Listed in: Capitol Hill eats
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Review from katya l.
12/1/2010 5 Check-ins Here
Evidently this is the new drama hangout on the Hill - the equivalent of Ruby in the UD. The place itself is great - the gorgeous bar, the mood lighting, it's all very romantic and dramatic and I totally approve.
Everything else was mediocre. The prices are fairly reasonable, they have a decent selection of wines and the food menu is interesting. I've only been once, though, and although nothing leapt out at me I'm sure I'll be back to scrutinize this place some more and then maybe we can swing this rating out of its three-star rut. For now, it's just a-ok. -
Review from Adrienne S.
Seattle, WA
9/12/2010
Stumbled in here after festivities at Smith down the block.
Fell in LOVE with the drinks...I am picky with cocktails...I had so many shitty ones in my life I'm quite impressed when I find perfection. These were perfection..I had a Gentlemans...something...with hendrick's gin, sage, something something and sage.
Also impressed with the friendly service and more chill vibe.
Will have to return for brunch, heard it's great. -
Review from Andy G.
Seattle, WA
1/27/2011
This review is for weekend brunch.
Amazing! Go here. Go here, now. I love this place. The set up is nice and unassuming with a great menu and relaxed atmosphere. I got the crab cake eggs benedict and it was awesome. My girlfriend got an omelet which was very good, and the bloody mary (although $8) is tops.
I want to go here every weekend for breakfast but feel I must branch out. You wont be disappointed if you go. -
Review from Jon D.
11/12/2010
Came here on a recent cold November evening. Cool spot - without being 'cooler than thou' - if you know what I's sayin'. I really liked the menu and we tried several things off of it. Most of which were excellent. The gnocci had a nice little kick to it which I liked. The beet salad was decent and the olives were especially good. I wasn't terribly impressed with the flan (seriously - is flan EVER amazing???) however, the espresso/tequila ice cream that we had on the side pretty much punched me in the mouth it was so good. I don't care how cold it is outside - get a scoop of this ice cream if you come here.
The couple of waitstaff that we encountered were exceptionally nice and fun to talk to.
Only downside: this place is LOUD when it's busy.
Cool spot. I'll be back. -
Review from Cami G.
Seattle, WA
9/25/2010
Isn't the average restaurant dining time run roughly 1.25 hours? I just made that up but doesn't that seem about right to you?
So why did our dining experience take over 3 hours? SLOW service!
Our server was pleasant and friendly but she was too busy making friends at other tables to really have any sort of concept on time frames.
While our cocktails may have been delish, they arrived at our table about 30 minutes into the evening. They are pretty snazzy I must admit and they have a few beers on tap which are decent. Our food orders all came at different times (there were five of us) leaving some of us frustrated with warm plates in our faces, but we kindly waited for everyone to get served before diving in.
So the food. Yeah, I'm down. I enjoyed the hummus plate and crustini. Truffle fries are scrumptious, too. You get a huge plate so it's a great dish to share. The tortilla was so-so. What I enjoyed the most was the chocolate cake with TEQUILA and coffee ice cream! Sounds odd but it is a great combination. Sugar, cream, coffee, and tequila. Now who doesn't like that shit?!
Speed up the service a little please and I'd be around a lot more often. -
Review from Dana W.
Seattle, WA
5/31/2010
What a pleasant surprise! It was a friend's birthday on a Friday night and someone suggested 22 Doors for a gathering spot.
When I arrived our party was already seated in a secluded corner in the back of the restaurant. The staff was great about accommodating newcomers to our group as they trickled in throughout the night. Everyone kept remarking about the cool atmosphere and decor, especially the chandeliers. Eclectic blend of music kept things interesting. The noise level was a bit high, but I didn't have any problem talking with those next to me. I just wouldn't suggest this place for an intimate chat with close friends.
The specialty cocktails were unique and delicious. It was a cold and blustery night, so I was glad to see a selection of hot drinks on the menu. I ordered the rum chai, which was piping hot and a riot of flavors. It definitely hit the spot.
Food was good. A friend and I ordered the giant ravioli and the pork with figs. The ravioli didn't end up being very "giant" after all - a bit of a disappointment, but the pork/figs dish made up for it. The shredded pork was tender and very flavorful. The candy-sweet figs complimented the savory flavors of the pork perfectly.
We initially steered away from the truffle fries because of the high price tag ($6.50). But Happy Hour arrived at 11, and the birthday boy ordered a plate of the fries at the HH price of $5. Well, when the plate arrived we understood the reason for the relatively high price tag. We received an enormous mound of shoestring fries about the size of my head. And these fries were absolutely delicious!! Everyone in our group started eating them and could not stop. Soon the mound of fries had completely disappeared into our happy bellies.
This place has just the right mix of elements for a nighttime hangout. It's on centrally-located, super-convenient Capitol Hill, but not packed full of too-cool-for-school hipsters (unlike a place down the street whose name starts with "S" and ends with "mith"). It's laid-back, but a bit swanky. The food isn't amazingly cheap, but the prices are definitely reasonable for the quality. Service is attentive and friendly. (I was particularly impressed with how cool they were with splitting the bill up unevenly among our huge group).
Two funny things about this place:
1) Warm olives. Yes, it sounds gross. But it's surprisingly tasty! Reminded me of tapas in southern Spain.
1) The women's bathroom has a full-length mirror that's perfect for watching yourself while you're doing your business on the can.Listed in: More Swank for Less Bank
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Review from Mei-I F.
Seattle, WA
7/11/2011
I love a good happy hour. 22 serves up great food and drinks with friendly service and a nice ambiance. Love the outdoor courtyard for warmer days and the fireplace for the not-so-warm days and it's never crazy crowded.
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Review from Paul G.
Seattle, WA
7/18/2011
Known about this place for a long time but never gave it a chance. Really liked their happy hour. They have a great burger. Service was pretty crappy at first - took us awhile to get any attention. However, our server was apologetic and recovered nicely. Large happy hour menu makes this place accommodating for people with varying tastes. I would probably opt for the burger again.
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Review from Aaron E.
5/31/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I don't even want to think about how many rum and cokes I had here. I'm guessing it was about 200..... give or take..... and they were all really strong...... like intensely strong....
Best thing about my 200 drinks? John made the majority of them and he was an awesome bartender.
Oh, and it didn't hurt that they must have charged me like 5 cents for each drink.... my tab was fantasitcally low.
The atmosphere was moody and dark and there were some crazy pictures on the walls!
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Review from J W.
Seattle, WA
9/29/2011
Love half price burgers on Monday! It was delish. The service was good and it's just the right neighborhood joint.
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Review from carrie L. B.
Seattle, WA
6/8/2007
Go for the drinks. Stay for the drinks.
How could anyone not love this place? Five dollar "social" or happy hour well drinks that include delish Cosmos and Lemon Drops and a boozy beverage called Key Lime Pie - yummy! Plus $4 appetizers! I left there totally buzzed and completely stuffed.
The after happy hour $11 basil lime gimlet was a revelation and money well spent!
Plus, the waitress was cute and nice and the mixologist fixted my mom's scotch just right so my mom was completely over the moon (3 stars just for that!).
I wanted to go to Sitka and Spruce last night, but she was all about comfort food at her regular hang out. Sometimes a daughter just has to let her mom have her way. I'm glad I did.Listed in: If you're buying, or even if…
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Review from Tim O.
Seattle, WA
6/19/2007
I've been here for drinks a couple of times and there's a reason I keep going back.
The Spanish 43 is my new crush. It tasted like breakfast in a glass. A breakfast of glazed donuts, pineapple/OJ and alcohol. I swear, glazed donuts.
Hear, Hear! I declare this drink "The Breakfast of Champions".
The Rosemary was pretty good, but it wasn't the Spanish 43. -
Review from Katy H.
11/17/2008 1 Check-in Here
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.Listed in: My Neighborhood - Capitol…, Brunch
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Review from Carly L.
1/30/2010
I would love to say I LOVE this place, but will have to come back to see if its worthy.
The awesome: they played the Buena Vista Social Club CD, David Bowie, the beautiful lighting, a good glass of tempranillo. Smoked salmon deviled eggs.
The not-so awesome: Matt asking for a martini, getting a martini with whiskey, the fact that when you order cheese, you have to order the sides, which sucked. The figs were ick. And I love figs. One order of deviled eggs, which was one egg, was 5 dollars.
I would definitely give the place another shot, because it was a sexy dimly lit place that I could find myself really liking. Just not quite yet.
