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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
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, 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
188 reviews for 22
Review Highlights
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"Did I mention the truffle fries." In 15 reviews -
"The brunch options are pretty fabulous too." In 51 reviews -
"Also the happy hour dinner snacks are excellent." In 22 reviews
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188 reviews in English
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Review from Tim T.
Seattle, WA
4/18/2012 3 Check-ins Here
As 15th and the surrounding environs becomes more and more overrun with the sniffy crowd that has put their hipster-scented mark on it as the place to go, i can't help but wax nostalgic about the kinder, gentler, more innocent time that was 2008.
it was then that, sporting severe morning heads from an evening misspent, several friends and i were on the search for early afternoon breakfast. of course, when on 15th, most take that to mean coastal kitchen, that of overblown reputation. not wanting to tolerate the ridiculous wait, we mosied farther on and stumbled upon 22 doors. it was near on empty. taking this at face value, we piled in and were rewarded with, what all agreed was a) one of the finest bloody marys (maries?) had up to that point and b) amazingly delicious food at a moderate price. what goes on here? we wondered. how could so many eagerly trip by this place in order to wait in line for an inferior experience? i have since decided to attribute it all to herd mentality. i'm always reminded of the (possibly apocryphal) story about the western reporter, who, returning from the soviet union, told the story of one day, on a lark, standing in front of a closed doorway. after a little while, a few people lined up behind him. a little more time - a few more people, until a long line had formed. for what, nobody in the line knew.
regardless, from that very first visit, i've been a fan.
fortunately, the word is out. unfortunately, that means that changes have come to 22 doors. gone are the lovely leather booths that used to fill the interior - now replaced with free-standing tables of no particular design. when food is ordered, 4/5 size ikea utensils are brought in a bamboo box instead of full-sized flat wear wrapped in napkins. relatively small things that rub me the wrong way. believe me, i still haven't forgiven them for the booth thing.
as a result, i've been coming here less and less for food and more and more for the drinks. fortunately, 22 has an excellent bar and generally very well put together drinks. i tend towards the more traditional in my cocktails, so many of their flights of fancy go unappreciated by me, but they usually hit the mark, depending on your bartender.
the food, from what i have had recently, is still of excellent quality, if not better than before. breakfast is still fantastic, but, coming more and more at night, i've been able to try a few of their dinner offerings. i can say quite easily that they have one of the best house-made vegetarian burger patties around and their fries (shoestring-type) are some of my favorites. the missus and i have also had the great pleasure of partaking in 22 doors' happy hour, which is particularly merry. we ate, we drank, and we paid very little. happy hour mission accomplished.
the lesson to take away from all this is that quite frequently the crowd is wrong and it's better to simply continue on until success is encountered. -
Review from Lauren O.
Seattle, WA
5/17/2012
We stumbled upon this place when we first moved here about three months ago. It was a long wait to get seated, but our server was very attentive and the food was great! We loved the truffle fries and the gnocchi was fantastic as well.
However, when we returned with a friend, our server was a little more on the apathetic side. We had to get up three times and she was constantly forgetting things. The food was still excellent, but I wouldn't say that about the service. I know being on Capitol Hill, it's kind of expected, but there have been other times when we have gone in there and our server was fantastic.
Our last experience, was not a great one though. We sat for fifteen minutes without ever being acknowledged. Now, to be fair, there were some very large parties, but as we sat around, we noticed that there were other people who had been there for a while before us and still had not been served their drinks. We actually watched two other parties leave without ordering, which we soon did after. The bartender was a little less than helpful when my boyfriend went up and asked if they had the swordfish (which unfortunately they are always out of when we go).
Now, I'm no expert on running a restaurant, but I really do think they could have more than one person serving and a bartender on staff at the same time. I am a big service person and I have found it to be disappointing more times than not. However, we have learned that if we aren't in a big rush and really don't mind waiting then it is a good choice. But, if you're hungry and are looking to be served right away, it's best to go early. We'll go back again, I'm sure, because the food is so great, but I really think there are some bugs they need to work out in the flow of running their restaurant. -
Review from Ellen C.
3/26/2012
I wasn't sure what to expect coming in here- I stopped by because the wait at Coastal Kitchen was 45 minutes. I suppose I could have expected that on a Sunday at 11.20.
Anyway, so I swung by 22, and there wasn't any wait. My other friends had done that once before, and they said it was "fine, pretty good." I was actually pleasantly surprised. Fine, pretty good made me expect a pretty typical menu.
To the contrary, there were at least three things I wanted to order. I went with the corned beef hash, which had a good balance of beef, potato, onion, and horse radish creme fraiche, along with an egg. I think I might ask for it with two eggs and less hash if I had it again. The horse radish creme fraiche was definitely a highlight.
My friend had another one of the dishes I was considering- a bacon based sandwich on focaccia. I wouldn't have thought to use focaccia on a breakfast sandwich, but I thought it came out pretty well.
I'll probably be back to try something else, or a cocktail, or if Coastal Kitchen is too crowded. -
Review from Nina H.
3/24/2012 3 photos
I've been here twice, once at night and once for weekend brunch. I had a great experience both times! I remember their fries being super tasty and their crab cakes eggs benedict was DIVINE!!! There's definitely a kick to it but it was super tasty and only $11.50.
My friends had the tofu scramble (which was just so-so, according to them), the tortilla dish and the focaccia sandwich. I thought about ordering the sandwich too but I'm a huge fan of the eggs benedict so I ordered that one. The waitress also confirmed that was one of their most popular dishes too. I'm easily sold by the restaurant's recommendations so that was that.
They also had several mimosa options which was great! Usually, brunch places only have 1-2 mimosa choices but they had a grapefruit one which sounded great but I already ordered their cafe vita coffee ($3), which was very good too.
Overall, the food was great and the atmosphere was lovely! They also did separate checks for us which was nice because there were five of us.
There is also an outdoor area which was very cute, I hadn't noticed that before but it's covered but still outdoors. Street parking in the area can be very tough because they're mostly one hour parking. -
Review from Chad K.
Seattle, WA
4/26/2012
Just ok food. Indifferent burger. Small draft beer selection. Lots of wine & wine by the glass. Service slow (only one server when we were there). Atmosphere ok.
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Review from Michelle F.
Seattle, WA
2/20/2012
I wasn't hugely impressed with 22. Nor was I hugely unimpressed. The food was decent (again, not the best, but pretty good - though expensive for "pretty good," in my opinion). The service was fair (I had to ask for a lot that I would think would just be standard, such as water, wiping down the giant puddle of water that a leaky container left, etc).
For the price to value ratio, I would not return again. -
Review from Christina S.
Costa Mesa, CA
3/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
TRY THE 15TH & HARRISON if you like whiskey! Met up with my friend here last night for cocktails and something light to eat. It's a small plates sort of menu with some entree dishes to select from. The cocktail list here is INSANE. I stuck with the 15th & Harrison drinks which carried over to Old Fashions at Chop Suey. They have excellent food here. We had some fancy cauliflower, string green beans and fish tacos. The food was excellent and the service was really good here. It's super reasonable too here!!! LOVE IT HERE...
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Review from Vega S.
Seattle, WA
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
I went here for a sunday brunch and I was pleasantly surprised! The cheesy biscuit and focaccia sandwich were probably my favorite items. This is great for a late brunch because the helpings are generous and the service is nice.
I did think the fries were unreasonably salty but this might be an anomaly. Also, the regular cup of coffee was $3.50 . Not ideal if you won't be getting refills.
I will definitely go back here. Most possibly for happy hour. -
Review from Nn H.
Seattle, WA
3/16/2012
22 is quickly becoming my neighborhood spot. I'm usually there for Friday happy hour with friends, but enjoy bellying up to the bar on my own any day of the week and dropping in for brunch now and then. As for food: I love and dream about the veggie burger! That's funny because I love meat, but that veggie burger is just darn good. Happy Hour is generally spendid. I love the fire place and will often choose 22 over other places simply because of that fire place during the winter. When summer rolls around the patio is the spot! So you see? Summer, winter, serves you well year round.
What I really love about this place and keeps me coming back is their staff. They're just nice people. Raymond, one of the bartenders, is so nice, calm, comfortable, and just a good bartender. For instance, one very quiet Saturday night he allowed a friend and me to bring in a giant piece of chocolate cake to eat at the bar. It was desperately needed. We ordered three rounds of drinks that night. No one is snotty; they will also advise on food and joke and be friendly. I can always get good food anywhere in this city. No big deal. It's the people and atmosphere that matter. -
Review from Vale A.
Seattle, WA
2/10/2012
A few of my friends and I came to have brunch there and I have to say it was pretty good. Our waitress was very friendly and very prompt.
I can't wait to come back and try out they're happy hour food/drinks. -
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 Amber B.
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 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 Joseph C.
Seattle, WA
2/26/2012
To preface, I worked in this industry for 3+ yrs and know when an establishment is not well ran. This place is horrid. All of the drinks were "over-done" Nothing tasted clean really. As for food, I don't know where to start. This was such a horrible experience for everyone. Firstly, I was there with 3 friends. One ordered the steak...this was overcooked but still cold upon delivery to the table. My friend had an awful cocktail. Since the steak was cold and overcooked, they took $2 off...which appeared to be the "industry discount" for the establishment". This, quite frankly, was one of the worst dining experiences ever and makes me never want to go back unless a gun is at my head.
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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 Alison T.
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
2/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good happy hour. Food and drink are both great.
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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 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 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 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 Julie S.
Seattle, WA
4/2/2012
Been there several times. Bartenders are always really nice & their drinks are good. The roasted cauliflower is sooo good!
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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 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 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 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 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 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 Megan K.
Seattle, WA
2/24/2012
great food. Love the truffle fries and its my boyfriends favorite place to eat a burger. Also have had great customer service. everything on the happy hour menu is excellent. good food, polite service.
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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 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 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 Inna B.
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
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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 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 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 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 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 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. -
Review from Silvia A.
Seattle, WA
2/29/2008 2 Check-ins Here
I originally discovered 22 Doors because I found out from the Capitol Hill Blog that they show Project Runway on the big screen Wednesday night. I have now been there three or four times and, while I never actually got there at the right time for PR, I have sampled their fare.
The truffle french fries are amazing. Go there. Eat them. They are $5 and you get enough to give four people consecutive heart attacks. YUM!
Their drinks are also delicious. Spanish coffee, cosmos, and a load of other tasty concoctions.
The service has ranged from decent to downright red-carpet, at least on weekday nights when they aren't slammed. It's a bit pricey and, given my state-employee budget, that means it's mostly a semi-special occasion kind of place.
Did I mention the truffle fries? I swear, when the waiter puts down the plate, a little shaft of sunlight appears from above and you can hear a choir of angels singing somewhere in the distance. -
Review from Valentina V.
Seattle, WA
3/17/2008
I finally made it to the Emerald city, and feel the happiest girl in the world! Now drum rolls, and ready, set go! for a couple of delightful weeks of gastronomical tour with my lovely Ryan!
After picking me up at the airport and running a couple of errands, we brought our growling stomachs to 22 Doors for brunch. So this review will be based exclusively on the brunch experience. We didn't have to wait and sat ourselves promptly. Knowing they have a pretty impressive and popular liquor/wine/fancy drinks list, but not in the mood for something too strong, I ordered a Mimosa to pair up with my brunch. It was delicious! Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, it was tasty, fresh and perfectly bubbly. Welcome to Seattle, Valentina!
I ordered the Eggs Benedict and had to go with the muffins, because the were sold out of crab cakes (Crab Cakes EB, original offer in the menu). Taking into account that we got there at 2:15 PM (brunch is Sat-Sun between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM) I wasn't that disappointed. I though "well, maybe a little less calories" and told our waitress to go ahead and bring me those good 'ol muffins. Ryan ordered a burger, with the aioli in the side.
Both dishes were solid. Ryan loved his burger, and told me it was perfectly cooked (medium rare). He didn't like the aioli but lucky me, I used it to drown the potatoes that came with my eggs, which were pretty good. The Hollandeise sauce stood up to the rest of the ingredients, thought. It was creamy and light, yet tasty. The poached eggs were well cooked, not to hard, not to liquidy.
Service was good and laid-back, a little slow but very Sunday-like. We didn't have a problem with that as we were there to enjoy with no rush. We also liked the ambiance (lush, interesting decor) and loved the music they were playing, something between Wax Poetic and 70s soft, semi-erotica-esque soul...fantastic!
We will definitely go back to check it out for appetizers and cocktails. Now, and after reading my fellow Seattle Yelpers' reviews, I can't take the truffle french fries out of my mind!
Update: We went back last night for a nite cap, and loved it! Spanish 43 is your drink! Oh boy, oh my, delicioso! The Shoestring Fries (truffle french fries) are ADDICTIVE. Also, nice selection in the cheese tray. We had a great time listening to post-punk Brit music. Definitely, it's an nice stop for appetizers and cocktails!Listed in: Our Seattle
