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Icon Grill
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
1933 5th AveSeattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood: Belltown
(206) 441-6330
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
351 reviews for Icon Grill
Review Highlights
"the mac and cheese was awesome to share."
(in 109 reviews)
"my boyfriend had the cajun rock shrimp penne."
(in 11 reviews)
"They have wonderful comfort food and tasty deserts."
(in 30 reviews)
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351 reviews in English
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Review from John H.
Puyallup, WA
I've eaten here a few times for lunch when in conferences at the Westin. If there's a nearby event, you'll want to be sure and arrive before event attendees, or plan to wait awhile for your food.
The staff is super friendly and they have a unique variety of foods that will have you coming back to sample other items.
Today I had the maple glazed meatloaf. The meatloaf itself was very moist and tender. It was wrapped in bacon and I could probably just end there.... But add the maple glaze and it's probably one of the best meatloafs (meatloaves?) I've had.
Will definitely return! -
Review from Daysy T.
Seattle, WA
2/10/2012
Yikes. Not sure what happened to this place. I've been there in the past for dinner... nothing super memorable, but it was still ok.
This time we went for "Blunch". It tasted like reheated bar food. My bf got the chicken fried steak. It was basically a hockey puck with brown sauce; I got the Crab Benedict- super greasy and deep fried. I couldn't taste the crab. We picked at it and left most of it there. When we asked for a steak knife our server said-"oh yeah, I forgot how hard it is to cut through that dish (the steak)"
The extra star is because our server was kind...not her fault the food was bad. I will not be going back.
Oh, and I could get over the decor I felt like I was in a hoarders episode. I didn't know where to look. Seemed dusty. -
Review from Aaron S.
Seattle, WA
2/3/2012
Boring...service was good, though.
I always question going out to a restaurant for steak because it's so much better at home...this was the case last night. Meat from Safeway served in a restaraunt blows, ie Icon Grill. The meat is tough and hints of old meat flavor. My wife and I joked that were at Chili's or Outback steak house...we finished the night at El Gaucho for a drink. We should've started and ended our night at the Gauch. -
Review from Melissa S.
Seattle, WA
1/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I've been to Icon Grill for happy hour (3-6PM) a few times. On my most recent visit, my husband and I ordered a pizza and the breaded steak fingers off the HH menu to share (each $5). The pizza was a decent size (filling for one person, sizable appetizer for two people), but the steak fingers were TINY! The plate had 4 very small steak strips, which for $5 felt like we were being ripped off. I wondered if perhaps they had run out of steak upon receiving our order, and just gave us the last of what they had. The pizza was okay - nothing special. The mac and cheese is supposed to be really great. The drink prices weren't particularly great HH cocktails were $6. Draft beers were $4.
Our server was great. The bar was busy but she was able to swing by several times to check on us. The ambiance of the place is interesting - its very plush, with an old-hollywood feel. Its a little bit too cluttered though - there are giant glass shells everywhere that don't really go with the theme. It feels too busy. I like the old movies in the bathroom though!
Also, if you search, "icon grill happy hour" on google, an out-of-date menu is the first search item. Icon Grill no longer has 1/2 off appetizers. -
Review from Rebecca S.
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Great service, delicious food and beautiful restaurant.
I went here for lunch a couple of weeks ago, and was very please with the great service. Our waitress was very personable and also helpful and while we were being indecisive, so she gave us suggestions and even samples of all the beers. I ended up ordering the seared ahi appetizer while my dining partner ordered the seared ahi sandwich lunch special.
We received complimentary bread and flavored butters while we waited for our food - I believe we had a chili butter and a pesto butter. Food arrived quickly though, and my seared ahi appetizer was the same as the seared ahi sandwich, except smaller, no bread and more expensive! Pro tip: go for the $9 lunch specials for value!
The seared ahi was delicious though, and left me full. After we finished our meals, we each received a complimentary peppermint brownie bite. I would go back for that peppermint brownie alone!Listed in: Belltown, Lunch in Belltown
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Review from Larena H.
12/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
We stopped by here for the Funeral Fudge Cake on the Seattle Foodie 100 list. I have to say: I don't get it. It's a dessert item, so I'll get to that one last.
The decor will keep your eyes "busy" for a while. It reminds me of grandma's trickets she amassed over her 80 some-odd years on the planet.
The drinks were overpriced and under-filled. Dinner dishes weren't cooked very well. My shrimp was burned. The pasta dish was cooked to a very "chewy" texture.
The funeral fudge cake had us intrigued. We found out it was called the Texas funeral fudge cake because a woman from Paris, Texas used to make it to bring to every post-funeral event. It's a HUGE slice of chocolate cake served with a small glass bottle of milk. I'm not a huge fan of milk, but I *am* a huge fan of chocolate cake!
This cake arrived, and it looked alarmingly just like P. F. Chang's Great Wall of Chocolate cake. It tasted just like it too, except it was really quite dry. That explained why it needed to be served with milk!
I'd still pick P. F. Chang's chocolate cake over this one.Listed in: Seattle Foodie 100
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Review from Dany P.
Seattle, WA
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Service was great at the beginning, but the food wasn't up to par. My husband had the Cajun rock shrimp pene and the shrimps were sooo tiny! And my rib eye was a total disappointment!!!! It came out too raw for me, so I sent it back. When they brought it back It was over cooked and rubbery. I ate it anyway because I was hungry.
When we were finally ready to leave it took them over 45 mins to bring us our bill, and another almost 30 mins to bring it back. They told us it took that long because we requested separate checks. There were 6 of us and we requested 3 separate checks.. can't be that hard.Listed in: Seattle
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Review from Joanna T.
Chicago, IL
1/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
We ate there twice on our previous trip, and once on the trip two weeks ago- it was all quite enjoyable. The service might sometimes be a bit slow but their happy hour didn't disappoint. They also had some new drinks compared to our September visit, and I loved the salty caramel one (the red velvet one made me remember why I don't enjoy red velvet cake- it takes like you just bit into dirt). I liked their artichoke dip the first time they served it to me, because I guess the cook forgot to put the tomatoes in and it was delicious. The second time it had the tomatoes in and it made the dip all soggy and soup-y. The third time I forgot to ask them not to include the tomatoes but it was still all right. Overall, I like this place, don't really know why.
The bathroom creeps me out though, with the TV playing the same clip of some black and white romance movie. Makes me feel like I'm in some sort of a horror movie, and something bad is about to happen- no idea why it feels like that there, maybe it's just that the movie clip is on all the time. Always.Listed in: Omnomnomnom
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Review from Sarah D.
12/30/2011 4 photos
My friend has been raving about this place forever and I finally had the chance to go see for myself. The decor, especially at Christmas is amazing. It has an upscale, cozy vibe. The food is comfort food with a twist - craveable but a little on the fancy side. I got the wreath salad and split it with my friend since it was enormous. It had just the right amount of dressing to be flavorful without the overkill. The mac and cheese was awesome! Normally I am highly disappointed by restaurant mac and cheese and its' lack of flavor, but this is a whole different story. My only complaint was the chocolate cupcake. It was really pretty dry. Everything else was so amazing, however, that this was very forgivable. All over a great experience
PS: Happy hour is the best deal around - salad, drinks, an entree and a dessert to share for 2 of us was $40 -
Review from Liz T.
Seattle, WA
12/7/2011
Don't let my rating fool you - 4 stars for my overall Icon experience, and yes, ladies and gentlemen drum roll please...
A 5-STAR MAC AND CHEESE!
I found it. A week of mac and cheese and probably 10 lbs of straight cheese fat added to my body later - I found a 5 star mac. But hell it sure was worth it. Tastiest challenge I've embarked on yet.
**Icon Review**
The service was a bit odd - not bad, but not knowledgeable - friendly and willing to find out answers, but they didn't seem to have any answers to what seemed like simple questions (Do you have coffee? Tea? Cider?). We sat in the bar and the service staff was a bit clueless. There was only 3 other tables, yet there seemed to be quite a wait to get anything and somehow people's plates around me were showing up wrong. I don't know, maybe we were dealing with new staff?
The joint is nice though and presents quite a lovely dining experience outside of that. The food escalates my review to hit those 4 stars. I had two different mac and cheese's which I'll review separate, but a potato soup that was SERIOUSLY good. If you didn't think it was possible to dream and lust after a potato soup, you are wrong - because I found it. Holy hell it was so good, I'm still thinking about it.
**Mac and cheese revew**
Yes, I had both mac and cheese's on the menu. Yes, I'm 5'1", 95 lbs (well, before this mac and cheese challenge any way) and kind of a glutton. Although the mac that had the pulled pork in it was awesome (pork was sweet, tender, and mixed wonderfully with the mac) the original mac was still my favorite.
Warning: It says "molten" on the menu and seriously believe it - the thing was hot, hot, hot. Mix it up to allow that hot molten stuff to cool down before eating. I, on the other hand, couldn't wait because it was so good, I was eating this thing with such delight but the look on my face was complete horror as it was burning me inside and out but I couldn't stop. Just use some patience so you can thoroughly enjoy the thing for every bite.
It was a perfect blend of cheese, well-cooked noodles, and after all is said and done - there was a SIDE of cheese poured on top and to use throughout your mac and cheese adventure. The side of cheese was ridiculous - ssssooo good - that I was dipping my bites of mac and cheese into the side of cheese. I don't even CARE if you're judging me right now, because it was sssooo ridiculous.
I found you, 5-star mac. I found you.Listed in: Mac and Cheese Please!
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Review from Paul C.
Seattle, WA
1/8/2012
How is this place still in business?? Well, the Mac and Cheese is really good; however, the setting is very tired and the food is very bland! The best way to sum this place up: it's a restaurant that is trying to be better than it really is! Oh, and the permanent scaffolding that is up around the entrance is very annoying. Good Grief!!!
UPDATE - January, 2012: The scaffolding is gone now!! Soo much better - you can actually see out the windows!! -
Review from Emily S.
Seattle, WA
2/20/2012
I won't ever go back. The drink was good. But the macaroni and cheese was terrible, unless you like velveeta, that is. I do not like velveeta and was very disappointed. I cannot believe a decent restaurant would use fake cheese! This is the worst mac and cheese I have had in Seattle. And our server didn't ever ask us how our food was. If someone has not touched their dish, I would expect the server to find out why. But nope, not here. And I paid my bill in cash and was never brought the change, even though gratuity was already added to our bill. Awful food, awful service, and way over priced.
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Review from Ted S.
Mt Vernon, WA
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
At the icon right now. It kinda sucks. Happy hour prices are good but quality is subpar. The ultimate cheese sauce forthe gravy fries is lumpy and congealed. It has obviously sitting in a steam table for an extended period. The same sauce is with the fried Mac and cheese. Overall very disappointed. Save your money and go to any of the nearby Tom Douglas places for a much better experience.
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Review from Janet O.
So much to like with Icon Grill. First impression was like stepping into a palace in Turkey.
Red/orange hues everywhere. They say red excites people. Here the red/orange hues brought my energy to a more manageable level. After all it was nearing bedtime :)
Glassworks everywhere. You will find then hanging from the ceiling suspended on a hammock -like contraption. Or sitting next to you to be appreciated and touched. granite tables?
Two areas to sit and enjoy their food. One a raised spot with an awesome carpet color scheme and the other as you walk by on both sides of you.
The upstairs area was a curiosity for me that will be met next time I drop by Seattle again. It looks like a lovely staircase that leads up to more excitement!
They were renovating when we dropped in. That did not make a dent on their lovely service and awesome staff. Food was awesome. The walk from across the W was not bad either. -
Review from Michelle P.
Seattle, WA
11/23/2011 Seated via OpenTable 2 Check-ins Here
I love it here. It's the first place I ate when I first moved to Seattle, and no matter how many times I've been here it never disappoints!
On my most recent trip I had the Bleu Cheese Medallions, garlic mashed potatoes, and broccoli. So delicious! I now crave this meal almost everyday.
The service here is amazing! Our waiter treated us like royalty; he was prompt & directive, but not pushy. When I left to use the restroom, I came back to find my napkin perfectly folded and waiting for me. So special!
I think everyone should eat here. Whether you're a local or just visiting, you need to make Icon Grill a top dining priority! -
Review from Carolyn S.
Seattle, WA
12/14/2011
We stopped in on our way to the Cinerama and were pretty low on time. Our waiter was fabulous- a real pro! He knew exactly what to suggest for a quick and satisfying bite to eat and delivered delicious food that was perfectly timed to get us out the door and on our way.
My husband had ravioli and I had soup with a side of mushrooms. We'll have to go back when we have time to savor the experience because we were so impressed with the service, but didn't feel that we had time to really rate the food experience. Don't get me wrong, what we ate was delicious and well excecuted, but we feel we owe them a second visit to give them a chance to knock our socks off! -
Review from Craig R.
11/23/2011
My wife and I came to dinner here a few nights ago and we thought it was very much middle of the road. Given the prices on the menu for food, we were somewhat surprised by things we found on the menu as well (like mac and cheese etc.). The short of it:
-The cream of potato soup was probably my favorite part of our overall meal, it was very creamy and filling and since it was cold out the warm soup was a nice plus
-The fried chicken was good, but there was so much breading on it I felt like I was eating breading with chicken, not vice versa
-The scallops were grilled quite well and we enjoyed them
-The serving staff was very kind and attentive
Many people have indicated that the desserts are delicious, we did not stick around so I can't comment on them other than saying they looked gigantic.
I don't think I'll be back. -
Review from Dan S.
11/14/2011
While staying at the hotel across the street, we came here for a quick dinner.
And what did I have? That's kind of the problem. I'm pretty sure it was a salad, but it was forgettable. Service was too.
That said, my dinner companions enjoyed their meal and it was a good location from the Westin across the street.
But wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. -
Review from Chelsea B.
Seattle, WA
12/2/2011
Far above expectations! I was looking for a place to take my mom and sister while they were in town visiting. I had 2 friends recommend this place. I showed up early to get a table and was able to sit for a bit in the bar. They're happy hour looked amazing. They had a terrific menu of holiday drinks like the "Harvest apple martini" that i will be making at home (thanks for the inspiration).
The staff was also spectacular, from the hostess to the server, as well as the managers checking to make sure your experience was terrific. My mom just kept commenting on how nice our server was the entire dinner.
The food was great but what pleased me even more was their attention to detail and making their food items different than other places. As soon as we sat down, my mom had her eyes on the Peppermint Cake for dessert. Not only was it a fat wedge of cake but the frosted bottle of milk they served with it for everyone to wash the cake down with put it over the top. My sister ordered the alfredo and it came with 3 extra sides of sauce that you could add to your pasta to flavor it in a unique and different way, just to your liking.
We had the opportunity to come during christmas time so it was decorated lovely and listening to the live piano music in the backgrounds was just an added bonus. We had a fabulous time and I can't wait to take more "out of towners" here. Thank you Icon Grill!! -
Review from Chau P.
San Diego, CA
10/18/2011
If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Now normally I try to review without factoring in the taste of the food, but I feel this is a situation where it has to be included, when comparing the price to the quality.
So we walked in after walking around trying to find a place to eat. We were starving, so the food should have tasted amazing, but it was lackluster at best. But I will start from the beginning with the seating. In an emptier restaurant, we were moved all the way to the back and seated extremely close to another couple, so close that we heard every single word they were saying.
Our server was fairly friendly to begin with, but that was about all he offered. No recommendations, he didn't check in on us at all, didn't refill our drinks, he basically skipped all of the things that a waiter/waitress should do. So the terrible service unfortunately did not tip us off to the quality of the place.
The bread they offered us while we were waiting for our food was very dry and hard, almost stale. We ordered an appetizer, the crab cake potato skins. They were dry, mostly breading, and must have used the tiniest bits of crab because I could barely see or taste it. So for the main course, I ordered the country-fried steak, and my girlfriend had the salmon. The salmon was probably a little worse than the kind you'd get for 15 bucks at an Applebee's or a TGI Friday's. Of course it costs almost twice that much, was overcooked, and probably from frozen. The breading on the steak was falling off, and there were pools of grease that I had to blot off from the steak when it arrived. The total bill came out to about 80 bucks, and I feel like I have had better food from Denny's for about 20. -
Review from Alex T.
10/30/2011
It's alright.
I walked into the restaurant with a party of 10 (my friend's birthday party), and let me tell you, it is absolutely beautiful inside, way different than from what you would have expected from the outside. The front desk hostess opened the doors for us, and really did make us feel incredibly welcomed.
Service overall was really amazing, they attended to us well, were prompt, and gave no attitude whatsoever when it came to splitting our checks; I really appreciated that.
Now onto the food. Maybe I'm just not used to the portions of 'fine dining', but 20 bucks for a small plate of rice pilaf, spinach, and 8 pieces of shrimp seemed kind of off. I should probably get used to it though, this seems to be normal I suppose. That being said, the rice pilaf was really divine. However, the spinach had an off bitter taste (I usually like spinach though...) that was kind of weird, and the shrimp was nothing to write home about.
Other friend's entrees included the cajun penne, ravioli, fettuccine alfredo, etc. Pretty standard foods, not once again, nothing that blew my mind.
Overall, okay ish food (definitely a bit overpriced for what it is), great service, and beautiful decor.
Will I be back for food? Probably not. To enjoy great service and a nice warm atmosphere... perhaps at the bar? Probably. -
Review from E K.
New York, NY
10/6/2011
This is one of my favorite out-on-the-town type of restaurants in Seattle. You'll see business people meetings here for lunch. However, the whole point of this place to for a family type of feel I think.
The food is like a perfect comfort with a touch of class. My brother is a mac and cheese lover, and this place is his and my favorite. There is a little bit of tomato in there, but you hardly taste it. The pizza appetizer is more like comfort food for Italy...it's cooked super thin and crisp, but has sufficient flavor!
I also got a special birthday cake there for which I said, "mmm gourmet Ho-ho," (except I was wrong..it looks like the Hostess cupcakes, not the ho-hos...) which was good for a free dessert!
The feel: It is in Belltown, which I'd say has an unappealing exterior these days but the building still has that rusty Seattle feel very close to downtown, which is comforting at least for a Northwesterner. Also am liking the fancy theatre feel. The waiter we had was also very pleasant. -
Review from Diane J.
10/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had the mac & cheese bites from the appetizer menu. These are to die for. Everyone else said their food was just so-so.
The decor is super 80's out dated.
the server was fantastic and really had a great sense of humor - he did a fantastic job. -
Review from Amanda C.
8/24/2011
Just about the tastiest comfort food I've ever had. I went here for a lunch date and we ordered the grilled pear salad, fried mac and cheese, the 'Hog Wild' mac and cheese with pulled pork, and a hot fudge sundae for dessert (the main courses were so good, they left us curious about dessert). 5 stars for the Hog Wild, I literally wanted to do a happy dance after each bite. It was absolutely delicious and I'm not a huge pork lover or even the biggest macaroni and cheese fan. Our other food was extremely flavorful as well -- it's all about the tasty dipping sauce with the fried mac and cheese appetizer, they would be average without it.
After coming here, I read negative reviews about Icon which really surprised me. I would probably have suggested another place for lunch, had I read those reviews first. I'm so glad I didn't. The service was flawless and the hostess was very sweet. I arrived a few min late to meet my friend and the hostess noticed me searching the restaurant, she was very helpful and immediately walked me over to my friend's table, asking about my day and making my friend and me smile with her sweet comments... She was nothing but friendly to us, so I don't understand all the complaints about rude servers and hostesses. Maybe they've hired new staff after the other bad reviews? Either way, we had a lovely lunch with very good food and service. The decor is really funky and weird, maybe even a little tacky, but it makes for a good conversation piece. Haha
I will find any excuse to come back as soon as possible and eat the Hog Wild Mac again! -
Review from Luis P.
Seattle, WA
10/10/2011
Food: Mediocre at best, perplexed.
Decor: Severely outdated, tacky.
Service: See 'Food' above.
I can only assume that the people who enjoy Icon Grill are the same people who enjoy Chain-esque, Tourist trap, fast food restaurants. -
Review from Maria isabel P.
Seattle, WA
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
love the decor at this restaurant. it looks amazing especially at night.
great happy hour prices. -
Review from Felisa D.
10/13/2011
This is actually the first place that I went to that compelled me to write a review. The food was "unique" for sure... but that's because it tries too hard to be different. Cilantro corn mashed potatoes? Okayyy. I'd be impressed if it was any good but it isn't. The best thing that I ate there was the free bread in the beginning of the meal. That's how you know you've got a problem.
I REALLY wanted to like this place. Maybe because the bill came up to $60 for two people... But ANYWAY. We're college students and we were splurging -- we thought we'd get our money's worth but no... The only redeeming quality it had was that our server was very nice. And the decor was so confusing and over-the-top it kept us entertained. -
Review from Carolyn L.
Edmonds, WA
10/4/2011
Holy Dale Chihuly's Garage Sale, this place has a ton of hand-blown glass!
We needed a fairly quick dinner before a concert at Jazz Alley, and when our first choice resto required a more than one hour wait, we wandered down to Icon Grill. I hadn't eaten here since just after they first opened many years ago, and in the intervening years I fancied myself too much of a foodie to dine at the likes of the Icon Grill. However, I must say that hubby and I completely loved our experience of eating in the lounge area. Our waiter was delightful, the food delicious and well-priced, and aside from worrying that we would be killed from falling Dale Chihuly rejects in any earthquake, we decided we would indeed come back! -
Review from Judy Y.
Seattle, WA
11/9/2011
The Icon Grill is the ultimate destination for comfort food - in the style of the 60s - with a modern twist. The service is impeccable, and yes, the hostess will open the door for you and treat you as if you are the owner of the restaurant.
The food is good, although I would agree it's the not "the best." A little on the plain side - or just "not special," I've had the fried chicken and the prime rib, both standards in the industry, and both good. The appetizers and the desserts are a step above and worth enjoying. People seem to like the fried mac 'n cheese bites. -
Review from Jessica K.
Seattle, WA
10/30/2011
I've been here twice now and I do like the place, but it's not the greatest by any means. I had the Hog Wild Mac 'n' Cheese, which was okay but it was somewhat bland to me. My servers have always been friendly and checking on us, so that's always a plus.
However, when you do go - I highly recommend the mac & cheese bites - so delicious!! :) -
Review from Garee B.
Seattle, WA
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Grilled Cheese sandwich at lunchtime is ridiculous!!!!
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Review from Tiffiny W.
Las Vegas, NV
10/13/2011
I went with a few friends during GeekGirlCon and the service we recieved was fabulous!!!
The food was delicious. We tried so many things from the shrimp cocktail to the mac & cheese.
Thanks Nick, Lindsey, and Jack! -
Review from Stephen B.
Edmonds, WA
9/18/2011
Went in for the second time yesterday. The first time was about three weeks ago on a Saturday around noon. Sat at the bar then, the bartender wasn't too friendly and the bloody Mary was not that good. The food was OK, had the grilled cheese and cup of tomato basil soup. The other had the Italian sandwich and the butternut squash soup. He said it was good.
This time my niece, her friend and myself went in for lunch. It was just after 2pm. Greeted at the door by a screen with a sign taped on telling us to seat ourselves in the bar area. The same bartender dropped off the lounge menu. This is an extremely abbreviated version of what I was expecting and thought my niece and friend would like.
I had the burger, they each had the Italian Sandwich. My burger was nothing special, they liked their sandwich, but I noticed neither one finished their sandwich.
Overall the place just isn't that good. I kind of thought the first time that the restaurant was empty because of the exterior work on the building. It is empty because the food is just OK and the services is not good at all.
Skip this place. Walk up the street to Dahlia lounge, Lola's or Assagio. -
Review from Joe S.
Portland, OR
12/21/2011
We love coming to the Icon Grill. Every visit has always been great. The ambiance is great and the decor is cool and warm. Service has always been consistently good as well. This time around my potatoe wrapped halibut was a little over cooked but still tasty. The pear salad was amazing. And the sundae was de-li-cious! Overall a great experience every time. We'll definitely be back.
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Review from Frances B.
Seattle, WA
12/14/2011 Seated via OpenTable
The Holiday Wreath salad was delicious and the perfect way to offset all of the rich, fatty foods of the season. It is also perfect if you plan on having the Candy Cane cake for dessert.
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Review from Lauri G.
Oklahoma City, OK
8/10/2011
Went here for drinks and sandwiches. Great service from Alisha (?) - good choice of beer on tap. Turkey/havarti cheese sandwich was excellent and big enough to share!
The only thing that keeps them from 5 star is bathroom location upstairs. When I'm drinking beer I don't want to walk up and down stairs! -
Review from Mayor M.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 11/14/2011
They say all good things must come to an end, and that has become the case with this happy hour. Food is no longer half off. A drink purchase is now required. Prices have been raised. They have introduced cupcake vodka cocktails because that's what every classy restaurant should have. Perhaps if it didn't look like the place was under construction for the past year, more people would come in. Since they haven't, this place is in cost cutting, price raising mode. I give them another three months. I certainly can't see myself coming back.
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1/17/2011
This is a good location for happy hour with a half priced bar menu. I have enjoyed the majority of… Read more »
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Review from Jan M.
Deerfield, IL
11/21/2011
Despite a promising menu, 2 out of the 3 items we had were lacking in taste. The drink menu was creative and good, and the ambiance was almost right- nicely decorated for the holidays, but overlit. It looks great from the outside because of the tinted windows, but inside, it's too bright.
Our appetizer was the fried mac and cheese. The breading and inside were tasteless- I've had boxed cheese sticks with more flavor. It is served with dipping sauces, and even with those, it's weak.
I had the fried chicken which had the same tasteless breading but this time, it was overcooked, so it was dark and slightly burnt in taste. My dinner partner had the seared tuna on dressed spinach, and that was actually pretty good.
Service was on the less than average side.
We will not be going back. With the Tom Douglas grouping right across the street (Lola, Serious Pie, Palace Kitchen, Dahlia Lounge, etc) there is nothing that makes it worth while to go back to Ikon Grill. -
Review from M W.
San Diego, CA
5/4/2011
Glad i didn't read the reviews first or i would have been afraid to try this place.
We left our hotel intending to hit up a different establishment but found this place while navigating through some scaffolding. The interior looked interesting so we decided to check it out. The host/server was quiet but courteous and prompt. We opted for the lounge area since we were dressed down and felt more comfortable there. The menu looked amazing and it took us almost 15 minute just to talk eachother out of ordering two entrees each - so many dishes we wanted to try!
I got the Cajun Shrimp Penne, and i was warned it would be spicy. This dish did not disappoint! Spicy and delicious! The decor was bright and fun. I wish our server had been more engaging but he was quick with the order and kept our waters full and checked in on us so absolutely no complaints there. I will definitely give this another try on our next trip north, and i'm hoping i don't run into the issues other reviewers encountered. -
Review from Jeffrey S.
Seattle, WA
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
The best thing about this place in my opinion are the locale, and the interior space. The food, so-so. Great if you like a popcorn shrimp kind of menu. They do have some yummy items, just not what one might be used to for such a grand look and feel.
