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Ravish
Rating Details »
Category: American (New) [Edit]
Neighborhood: Eastlake2956 Eastlake Avenue E
(between Hamlin St & Allison St)
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 913-2497
- Hours:
Tue-Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tue-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner, Late Night
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
7 reviews for Ravish
We live in the area and have past by a few times, but was a bit nervous because it never was that busy. Finally, after hearing many good things from friends and neighbours we went in. Our experience: awesome!
Drinks: really good. Great selection, and unique choices.
Food: we had trouble picking what to eat because we wanted everything. Luckily there were 5 of us so we got a decent spread. Everything was really good. (my fav was the... hmmm... well, all of it).
Price/Value: We walked out pleasantly full and happy, and our wallets hardly felt it. Rare for a small plates place, which made it all that more special.
In short: Go. It's sad to see it not that busy, but hopefully YOU can change that. Thank me later. :)
Ravish has a little growing and maturing to do, so I'm going to stick with three stars, but it's got a lot of potential and I had a good experience there.
The space is small, but open with big windows so it doesn't feel stuffy or crowded. The bar is also small, but in a cozy way and they've done a good job with the decor.
For a wine bar, I expected either a larger wine list (especially more reds) or more details on each wine, so as I said, there is definitely room for growth. The glass of california red I had was delicious. The menu is enticing and food above average but not great. My barometer of upscale dining, the cheese plate, scored a 1 out of 3 here: the california goat's milk blue cheese was AMAZING and was perfectly complimented by the fruit compote but the other two cheeses (a wine-soaked cheddar and an aged jack) were completely bland and forgettable. The plate came out with a bread basket that had everything but the kitchen sink in it - I think the whole thing could use some more careful thought. My dining companion ordered the beet salad with spicy candied walnuts and goat cheese. He didn't like the spice on the nuts, but I did. A little over-dressed but otherwise tasty.
The service was very friendly and informal, and our server had some good recommendations. I look forward to coming back in a few months when they have been able to refine their offering a bit more.
Rode my bike past here and heard the siren's call of fine food within. Ravish follows in the tradition of monosyllabic, foodie-oriented dining spots that combine organic, locally sourced items with craetivity and flair.
The happy hour (through 6:00 pm) menu was complete enough. I particularly enjoyed the basil & gin mohito-like cocktail I started with.
We only had appetizers: a trio of spreads (olive tapanade, sun dried tomato, and a creamy cheese of some sort) were good; coconut chicken skewers were also good; only the mini hot dogs failed for me, not because they were bad but because the act of placing something mundane on the menu in a place like this demands greater creativity than sides of ketchup and seed mustard.
Our dessert -- from Theo Chocolates -- was also nicely presented. Funny to see one of Seattle's less successful gelatos (Procopio) on the menu as well -- Bella Botega is so much better...
Service was attentive and friendly. The decor was carefully chosen and inviting. With a bit more adventuresome twists to the menu, I think Ravish will be a place fully worthy of it's name.
I've hemmed and hawed about whether or not it's fair to review a restaurant if you've only been by on their opening night. After a couple days of consideration, however, I really do feel the need to share. In the interests of full disclosure, I'll also say I was able to make it by on opening night because my awesome husband Rob works for Ravishing Radish, the catering company that's now spreading its food-makin' love into this here little restaurant on Eastlake.
Ravish packs a lot of sass into its little home beneath some condominiums on Eastlake. Stylistically, it walks the line between laid-back and dressy very well - I could see this being a place to meet up with gals for drinks and noshery as easily as a nice late-night stop after dinner on a date night. It's intimate, with a small bar and a fair number of two-tops (plus some benches against the wall for adjusting to bigger groups comfortably) but the white walls and big windows keep you from feeling like you're stuck in a box which just happens to serve cocktails.
This place definitely has a tapas-bar sort of feel; it's not a joint to stop by for a big dinner. The BBQ pork sliders were tangy and flavorful but my Italian panini was to die for. The hot coppa and salami were epic, and the delicious mozzarella and peppers that accompanied my piggy friend did full justice without overshadowing his spicy awesome. The spreads-and-breads appetizer was also quite good and a great deal for the amount of stuff you get. The sun-dried tomato and pine nut was my favorite, but it's really hard to say no to chevre as well.
With as much care as this place puts into their food, one may expect the drinks to be lackluster, but you'd be very wrong. The bartender here is seriously, seriously fabulous. By the time came for us to place our drink orders, my workday wonk hadn't quite worn off and I couldn't figure out what I wanted to order. Never fear! I asked for a surprise and he whipped me off something off-the-menu which ended up being just exactly what I needed: tall, crisp, and spicy with a great ginger kick. It was one of the best cocktails I've had, full stop, which only makes it more sad that I've forgotten what was in it.
I guess I'll just have to go back and get another. Oh, fine. Twist my arm...
I moved into the Eastlake neighborhood a few weeks ago, and have to admit Ravish is dangerously close to my new abode. It's a mixed blessing.
All jokes aside, Ravish is fantastic and a great little addition to the neighborhood. The decor is cute and modern - love the apple green chairs and the red patterned fabric, as well as the lighting above the bar and lots of the little touches.
Happy hour prices are great ($5 drinks), and the wine isn't just a house wine. Staff and servers are friendly and offer great suggestions when you're feeling indecisive. Lisbeth, the owner, is also gracious and friendly, and out and about talking with and serving customers.
The pork sliders (based on bartender Nick recommendation) are incredibly tasty, and the beet salad (with yellow beets) is yummy, healthy and filling. The panini was also really good, and the caprese, too (awesome heirloom tomatoes).
I've brought several groups of friends to Ravish ... and everyone is impressed. And I may just have to take the parents when they visit in a few weeks.
NOM NOMs!! Ate there last night, chatted with the staff, had a great time. The orange coconut curry chicken skewers were delightful and so was everything else. Perfect small bites place for lighter appetites. Or go all out and order everything on the menu if you're super hungry. The mac & cheese wasn't too heavy and flavored perfectly with just a tiny bit of truffle oil. The decor and quiet atmosphere were the perfect combo to have a pleasant conversation with my friend. Make sure to go in the bathroom - it's Adorbsville USA!!
I've been walking by the Ruby Condos on Eastlake trying to peer in the window of this place ever since they started construction. They opened their doors yesterday and we ran down to check it out. Bummer! The sign said Shut. But the bartender / owner came out and told us that even though they had just finished with their friends-and-family soft launch we could come in and order.
I loved Ravish! It is exactly what the north end of Eastlake needs. Casual but stylish, friendly, lovely cocktails (try the basil lemonade). The food was very good. We had a lovely caprese salad, a beet salad, and tiny Dungeness crabcakes from the main menu, and tried their specials: pork tenderloin in a citrusy sauce, and salmon. It was very good - I especially loved the fingerling potatoes and the beet salad. Their house red at $6 is a tasty Cotes du Rhone.
We'll definitely be back, probably often if they keep this up. I like the idea of popping in for a drink and a snack, rather than a big dinner.
