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The Pink Door
1919 Post Alley
between Stuart & Virginia
(between Stewart St & Virginia St)
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241
Mon-Fri 3pm to 5pm
Mon-Thurs 10pm - close
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- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Validated
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Il Bistro
- 77 reviews
- Neighborhood:
- Downtown
"This place is so awesome I would love to own this place. It feels like a secret little hideaway nestled neatly below the glowing Pike Place…" read more »
256 reviews for The Pink Door
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I had a splendid time here! I came here for a birthday party with some family on a Friday night. Wasn't sure what to expect.
I really like the venue, when you walk in you immediately take a flight of stairs down into the dining area which gives it a really cool "underground restaurant" feel. The lighting was also nice and dim giving it a nice mood.
Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the dishes. He came by often without pushing us to order and calmly asked if he could answer any questions. He was prompt with the drinks and bread and you could tell he actually cared about what he was doing.
Now on to the food. I ordered the Pescatore special which consisted of clams, mussels, shrimp, and all the seafood fixin's thrown into some black spaghetti (cooked in squid ink) and it was VERY tasty. The tomato sauce that was in it did not overpower the seafood taste and it was just what I was expecting. Very good stuff. After dinner, I topped this off with a nice servicing of tiramisu and it completely rounded off the meal.
So in the end, great food, great service, cool location. I'd definitely come back and am especially interested in their Trapeze act!
I hate to give a bad review like this... but i have to vent.
I called the restruant AT 5pm to try and get some info on what the wait would be at 7pm, the hostes simply said "it might be five minutes, it might be an hour."... so i figured the front of the house was just busy/distracted and i'll just go there to find out... the place looked very fun and chic and was full but there werent lines out the door or anything.
We walked up to the hostess and asked how long the wait would be...
she says "45 min" i said, "ok great, we can wait"
Then she says... and i quote exactly "we don't take names, just come back in 45 and we will see what we can do."
With a perplexed look, i tried to get her to explain the system but like a stubborn dmv customer service rep she just kept saying "sorry sir, you're going to have to come back and see."
Now being from nyc and frequenting plenty of fine dining establishments, it did cross my mind that she was waiting for me to slip her a $20, but this place was def not high-end enough for that nonsense.
At that point i was so turned off by her attitude, i just left.
I'm on the fence between one star and two.
The food is OK but...
A large group of us went her for a weekday lunch the other day and I think one of us had called ahead to let them know we were coming.
The service was painfully slow - it took forever for them to come take our orders and then at least an hour before our food arrived. They brought bread to one of our tables but not the other, until we asked for it.
Once our food finally arrived over an hour after our arrival, they had forgotten one of the orders - a chicken panini sandwich. It was not the server who forgot, but the head chef. The hostess came out and apologized profusely to my hungry co-worker and to tide him over they brought him a tiny salad and told him the panini would be on the house. It then took them so long to make the missed item that he had to take it in a to-go box as he was already late for a meeting.
I am from chicago was in seattle 2 weeks ago . me and my bf went here after a long drive from portland,or. the place was so romantic. I have been craving the crusted steak for weeks now. All i have been thinking about is the steak. I want the recipe plzzzzz. haha. Its killing me. both me and my bf said that was some good steak. the spaghetti was pretty good too.thank you for making my experience awesome.
This is a very cool place to eat and see a little show. I have been here for a few different shows. If you're thinking about going to see one, just make sure you get there in time to get a seat early. The place gets pretty packed early from people already there having dinner.
Dinner is super good and the dessert is as well. You can't go wrong at the pink door. The staff is good and love the inside of the place. Only odd thing is the bathroom is down the hall and you have to know the code to get into it.
I have several family members that remember this place about 20 years ago as being a lot better than it is now.
I went here for lunch time and we only shared the Antipasto of the House, it was pretty good, and you do get enough to fill you up nicely. We saw some of the pizzas that other people had ordered and they did look good. I will have to go back and try the Pink Door for dinner.
Despite it's growing popularity, the Pink Door has managed to retain much of the back alley cool that I loved so much when I was first introduced to it nearly a decade ago. From the sneaky Post Alley entrance to the cabaret lounge to the magnificent deck overlooking Elliot Bay, it's a fun and funky little gem of a restaurant in the middle of one of the city's busiest tourist attractions.
The cavernous main dining room still manages to feel oddly intimate thanks to the ornate decor that successfully rides the line between kitsch and class. Most tables are suitable for parties of two or four, but they'll rearrange to accommodate larger group if you call ahead. The lounge is far less memorable in and of itself, with tables scattered around the floor between the stage and bar. In summer, the deck is the place to be. Tucked into a little space between market buildings, passersby in Post Alley can get a peekaboo view of the deck, but patrons enjoy a pretty nice view of the water, ferries, and West Seattle, including some incredible sunsets when they're in season.
The menu borrows from primarily Italian cuisine, but they also offer a wide range of seafood and land-based meats, all sourced from area waters and farms. Appetizers (sized for sharing) are around $10-14, and entrees generally run in the $18-24 range, so it's on the pricier side if you're out for dinner. However, you do get what you pay for in quality, preparation, and portion. On my most recent visits, I have had mixed shellfish in squid ink pasta and a perfectly prepared halibut filet (fish of the day). I've also sampled the braised pork, and at the waiter's suggestion we ordered the entree risotto to share as a side. All were outstanding.
The service is typically pretty good although if you're seated on the deck when it's busy, it can be a little slow. But on the occasions that I've been on the short end of that one, they've actively acknowledged it and were apologetic.
It's been a while since I've been there for a show, but they book a wide variety of cabaret-style entertainment: musicians, acrobats, dancers, and burlesque. They even do tarot readings if you want to get your prognostication on.
The Pink Door is one of the places we'll take visitors for a nicer meal and a unique Seattle experience, plus it's one-stop evening for dinner and a show.
This place came highly recommended by a friend who lives in Seattle, so we tried it out on a recent trip I took up North. I was less than impressed. Though we quickly got a table at 7 o'clock on a Friday night (very surprising) I wasn't thrilled with the ambiance or the food.
Our waiter was very impressive and friendly, and catered to all of our needs. I enjoyed the lemon drop I had, but when my dinner arrived I wasn't thrilled. I ordered Pasta Broccoli, and since I love Italian food, I was really looking forward to some pasta. What I got though was broccoli, noodles, and cheese in a soup broth. Maybe I didn't read the menu correctly, but I really didn't enjoy my meal too much for the price I paid.
The specials our waiter rattled off all involved a fish of some sort, which as a person allergic to fish, was very limited. I know a lot of people who do not eat fish, and I was looking forward to a menu with more choices.
I might give it another shot sometime, and I'd encourage you to visit for yourself and formulate your own opinions, but as for me, next time I'm in Seattle, I'll be eating elsewhere.
Patio shmatio!
There are times when the indoors can be surprisingly entertaining.
The decor is enough to make me a regular here. The chandeliers, the artwork, and, of course, the actual pink door, give it a European feel. Really, if I hadn't been sitting across from my made-in-the-Northwest friends, I could have easily forgotten that I was in Seattle.
And then there's the trapeze artist. I don't know which was more impressive: her skillfulness, her costume, or just the fact that a restaurant would have such a thing with which to entertain the dining guests. Very cool!
The menu is a bit less extensive than most Italian restaurants. I wasn't exactly blown away by the food, but it was certainly tasty. Most items are reasonably priced for what they offer. And the wine list gives plenty of excellent options.
About the patio area, haven't been there, but given the location, I'm sure it's great.
I shall return.
dissapointed first-timer
I recently sent Pink Door an email re: my experience; below is my email and their response. I will NEVER go there again. Apparently customers' opinion doesn't matter. I was just simply stating my dissapointment in the mis-info they gave me and not about the wait or the reservations.. it was about the show that I wanted to see. I guess they don't need a good paying customer like me dining at their restaurant.
**MY EMAIL**
HI,
This pass weekend I visited your restaurant. My best friend and I had always wanted to go to the Pink Door and to see the cabaret show. I made sure I'd call ahead for reservations because I wanted this night to be perfect for her since no one was throwing her a birthday party. I called and specifically asked if I needed reservations to be in the section where put on the show and if there was going to be a show this Saturday there, since both of us had never been there, and I knew from going online, your website states' it's first come first serve and that you didn't take reservations for the cabaret show. The lady that picked up the phone, said yes, the shows are on Saturday and to get there early because the wait would probably be 20 min., so we can get a table and by the time the show starts; we'd already have seats and that the show was held in the lounge section, where you do not take reservations, (I have never been there, didn't know what to expect, don't know what the lay out was, but heard GREAT things about this place, and thought it was kind of odd not to take reservations for a show, but I took her word on it and thought, wow.. this must be so highly known, hence the first come, first serve basics). We got there at 8:30 pm, checked in the lounge, and were told that they'd be ready for us at 9:45 pm, and we were okay with that, because we expect it. We went across to Kell's and then came back around 9:40 p.m., and got seated. 11:00 p.m. rolled around and we heard the show... IN THE OTHER ROOM. I don't know where you hold the cabaret show, or if that was the show, BUT needless to say, I was very disappointed. It was a special night for us and really... what sold us on your place was the entertainment, even if we had to wait almost 1 hour to get a table, it would have been worth it. For first timers like my best friend and I, I was sad that she didn't see a cabaret show like I had promised her on her birthday and it left a negative perspective on your place with us. $160 dollars later, long wait, great food and no show.
**THEIR RESPONSE**
We take reservations the "old fashion" way.
Please call us at:
206-443-3241
Thanks for your interest.
The Pink Door
1919 Post Alley
Seattle WA 98101
Seriously? That response had NOTHING to do with the whole point of my email. It's a cool location, nice atmosphere, sucky service, and horrible communitcation skills.
Ambiance is terrific, comprised of three very different areas. Take a moment to walk through the two rooms and the patio before deciding on a table. The first room which i find to be the most classy but somewhat overdone is where the aerialest does her show, so if you are eating during show time I suggest a table in the first room. The second room feels cozier with more ambient light and the patio offers a view of Puget Sound.
Anyway, the service was fantastic! Our waiter was very helpful and even gave one of my buddies a free coffee. I had the bolognese which I found to be average but I traded it for my friend's paglia e fenio which was absolutely AMAZING!
Come for the ambiance and great service, hopefully you order the right dishes! Price isn't bad for such a touristy location.
Little bummed we were seated on the terrace, since there was a jazz trio playing inside. That said, the food was good to great (wife was happy enough with her risotto and I LOVED my fetuccini with mushrooms), the drinks were interesting (had an absinthe-based cocktail) and the desserts were so good that we had to take them with us since we were too stuffed to finish!
The atmosphere was only mildly pretentious, but mostly just fun and interesting. Will definitely be coming back the next time we're in town!
The Pink Door is great, especially on the deck in the summer. You should get the lasagne and ignore the rest of the menu. The rest of the menu is pretty good, but whenever I or anyone else gets something besides the lasagne, they end up wishing they had ordered the lasagne.
Oh, and it is always a fiasco to get seated, but worth it.
Dear Pink Door,
You are so cute. I love your little green bottles of wine (empty beer bottles filled w/ 8 oz. pours of the house red) for $6. I wanted to steal your retro aluminum tumblers, but I did not (bad karma). The views of Puget Sound from your romantically lit deck were stunning and your quirky cast of performers & servers added even more flavor to an already tasty experience. I felt like I was in 1920's Paris if only for a moment.
Never change. See you next time.
Smooches,
Lilly
Considering there are already 240 reviews for this place, there probably isn't much that hasn't already been said. But I'm going to write a review anyway - ha! The first time I came here, my boyfriend took me here to make up for being a bad boyfriend and it totally worked (at least until I woke up the next morning). Very nice fancy date restaurant - a little pricey for my crowd, so probably only for a very special occasion like Valentine's or a birthday.
The food actually wasn't that exciting for me. It looks nice, but my dish tasted pretty bland. May have something to do with the fact that I was vegan at the time and the chef was put on the spot to make up a meal. This place is really all about the ambiance. It's like your inside a womb. A cozy, pink, glowing womb. Except without all the goo and weird metaphors.
My friends' band used to play hot jazz here and I would come hang out with a large group of friends, drinking nothing but the house wine and the waiters never gave me any 'tude. This place is alright with me. I'm excited to check out the Saturday burlesque next month..
It should be said that this place can be hard to find if you don't already know where it is. You literally enter through a pink door in Post Alley. No sandwich board, I don't think there is even a sign..
I LOVE this place. The view from the patio in the summertime is incredible, I go here every year for my birthday. They always have delicious cocktails, fantastic food, and great live entertainment on the weekends. The serving staff has always been odd and offbeat, but it gives the place great character. It's so vibrant and colorful, I try to visit everytime I'm in the market.
Love you, Pink Door!!
I have been here twice in the last couple months now. The food is great, the service is poor. I think they are one of those places where that is just their atmosphere. They just tend to be a little rude and short with you (on both occasions). The first time we went, our server did make up for the MANY mistakes that were made by comp-ing a few things so that was nice.
I haven't been for any of the acts yet and hope to go back to see enjoy.
Like I mentioned before, the food is really good. I recommend the Caesar salad with crab and the lasagna. Yummy. Also had the cheese board both times and it is a great start... especially paired with one of their wines.
Starting with the fact that you have to find the place by literally looking for a pink door in Post Alley you open it and enter into a adorable girlie wonderland of sparklie chandlers, walls covered in mirrors, and soft colors galore. If your lucky enough to get a seat for one of the burlesque shows you are in for old world entertainment of hints of sex with the grandeur of Europe from early 1900's.
Did I forget to mention the food?! I would make a specific recommendation but it's actually all good. Changes seasonally and keeps an authentic flavor while not being boring sauce and noodles. Try it out any season but the best time has got to be summer on the deck. Tucked away between the buildings of the Pike Place Market neighborhood the view is remarkable at sunset... a complete must see!
The boy brought me here as a going-away dinner before parting ways at the end of summer. His reasoning behind choosing the Pink Door was that he wanted to take me somewhere "special" and the night definitely was! :)
We unfortunately did not get patio seating, but the inside of the restaurant is absolutely adorable! As promised, it's incredibly pink which I liked a lot. I love the wall of mirrors by the stairs in particular!
We shared the salmon carpaccio with grappa mustard sauce as a starter. The sauce and the cute little cherry tomato halves perfectly complemented the salmon. For dinner, I got the squid ink spaghetti del pescatore (with clams, mussels, squid, & shrimp) and it was deliciously spicy and seafoody. The boy got the fish of the day, which was a wild salmon filet and it was probably the best salmon I can ever recall having. It was the perfect balance of flaky and moist and incredibly flavourful. Our server actually reversed our plates so I ended up with his salmon for half the meal before agreeing to swap back with him and spent the remainder of the meal jealously watching him finish off the salmon (apparently, I'm a really really good date...)
Our server was really sweet and attentive and kept checking back to make sure everything was going well. Although the house was full that night, it felt as if we were the only two people there. Overall, the ambiance was perfect-- I recommend coming here for a cozy, romantic date.
Mostly ambiance and not the kind I like. The "aerialist" was talented, but I'm more about the food than the show when I go out to eat. Also, ordered a Tanqueray Ten martini and got what tasted like New Amsterdam. Asked that they verify it was right, didn't/wouldn't. Food was so-so, not bad, not great. Chipino was full of less than fresh shell fish, I doubt it'll make me sick, but it was definitely off... probably shouldn't have eaten it.
For the price, should have been better.
I'd recommend Cantinetta as a far superior alternative in cost, food, and atmosphere.
I had the Risotto, and it was one of the best foods I've ever put in my mouth. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the food.
The environment is definitly different, but not too freaky if you eat early in the evening.
I have always heard that the Pink Door is really great, so when my friends came into town from Portland, I thought "let's give it a try." The restaurant is very nicely decorated and much less "fancy" than I had imagined. The waiter had to memorize about 5 specials to tell us about and they all sounded delicious! The prices were much less than I thought and the food was really good. I want to go back when they have the trapeze artists - how cool! I'm looking forward to going back! Great location, too - right by Pike Place!
another one of my favorite Italian restaurants, especially when bagna cauda's on the menu. Don't be disheartened by the anchovies!! The flavor is mellowed by lots of warm butter and olive oil. This luscious dip goes perfectly with the blanched veggies and crusty bread served alongside. i can eat this whole thing for dinner and be utterly content.
Also a must is the bolognese, which uses pappardelle instead of the traditional fettuccine. the bigger the noodle, the more sauce that can stick to it! this is some of the best in Seattle.
The Pink Door should be an official landmark. It's been around forever, and I can see why. not only is the food fabulous, the location couldn't be better. Especially when their deck is open, which, IMHO, provides the best outdoor seating in the city for al fresco dining.
Not too impressed. We did only go for lunch though, I would assume dinner would be better.
We ordered:
1. penn cove mussels and clams - white vermouth, garlic, parsley and a touch of cream
2. linguine alle vongole fresh baby clams, pancetta, garlic, peperoncini & white wine
The pink door is down from Prosky Prosky's (yeah, i suck at spelling) and you should see a small hanging sign with a hand pointing you in that says PINK DOOR. it is upstairs.
The linguine was okay, tasted alot better with the pancetta.
i think i got sick fomr consuming so much shellfish from the other dish, Let's just sat I haven't crapped right for the next 2 days.
The waiter was awesome though and the store top outdoor dining area was different.
This place was wonderful. Fun and interesting atmosphere. Service is pleasant and the food is fantastic. Prices are great!! Try the polenta!
Only go for this place for the atmosphere- don't order any food if you're a foodie, you will be disappointed.
Great place to get a drink though- beautiful outdoor deck, inside is really cute with random trapeze/burlesque performances in the dining area (watch your head!) But the food is really not what it should be for the price.
Save your money and make your own italian food at home and hit this place up for dessert and drinks
I have loved this place for years. Very hard to find if you do not know where to look. This is a Seattle / Market area institution. If you are visiting Seattle, this is a great choice after hanging out at the market all day. Their pasta is great. Wait staff is courteous and attentive. In the summer, eat out on the patio. What a view!
We stumbled through the door after failing to make it to another restaurant and my friend recommended this restaurant. We were informed that the wait time for patio dining was going to be 45 minutes or we can just dine inside, uhh ok we will just sit inside.
The waiter was very attentative and came back quite a few times filling our water(which in my book is a HUGE plus) and check on how is our meal, I don't remember word for word what our entrees were but the everything was pretty good. I would probably say my only concern would be the clam/mussel dish, did not have a great mix of spice.
Great Italian food near Pike Place Market, with live entertainment.
Caprese salad is excellent.
Went there in a Saturday night, with a burlesque show. The place was very festive, and had a good time.
Ate appetizers basically, so can't comment that much on the food.
There was an extra cover of around $20 once the show starts.
-- Beautiful summer evening in Seattle.
-- Cozy table in the corner on the deck with a fabulous view of Elliott Bay.
-- Company of an old and dear friend.
-- A very generous serving of quite good house red at an equally good price.
-- Delicious dinner (skewered chicken, grilled with veggies and preserved lemon served over polenta and topped with a lemon-infused pesto).
-- Friendly, efficient, helpful server.
-- Excellent busser who kept my water glass full.
-- Awesome evening at the Pink Door.
I wish I could give a separate rating for the food and for the burlesque show. I love the food, but the show, not so much.
Let me explain: I'm a product of Beaverton, Oregon--land of a thousand strip clubs and I've been to my share of acts. Also, I recently saw the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Compared to the Moulin Rouge, this show seemed misnamed, and compare to strip clubs the venue was inadequate.
There have got to be better places to see a girl strip down to her pasties and panties. The seating was awful--they were kind enough to seat our party behind a pole, and not one of us could actually see the stage. 15 bucks for a wooden pole seems a little steep.
Eat the pasta, but go someplace else for a show.
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3/5/2009
I stopped by on a busy Saturday evening at 8, with three friends, and no reservations, and was… Read more »
Our group was in town for a forensic conference and we ate here our
first night. The Pink Door was delightful...a little difficult to maneuver,
for one of us, who had to use a walker - but we managed. We ate
indoors in a pretty dining room, with a gorgeous floral bouquet.
We started off with a wonderful Washington Viognier from their extensive
wine list. I then had a scrumptious salad of roasted fresh beets, arugula, gorgonzola and walnuts. My main course was a pasta with
artichoke hearts, parsley, garlic and olive oil. I was so full, I didn't even glance at the dessert menu
We were quite disappointed to find that the trapeze artist only performs on Mondays and, alas, we had come on a Tuesday night! There is entertainment, though, most evenings and, at 11P Saturdays, for a $15 cover charge, there is burlesque.
Perhaps it was the high expectations that I walked in with but this place was not as fantastic as I wanted it to be. The restaurant itself is very adorable and a great place to take a date. Monday night was Trapeze night so there was a girl swinging above the tables with her feet dangling down a table away.
While the idea was very neat, the only thing I kept thinking was how black the bottom of her feet were from walking barefoot. Not exactly what you want to see when you're eating. I ordered the chioppino which was pretty good. Lots of seafood and the broth was just spicy enough. My friend ordered the risotto which I personally thought was undercooked a bit but she enjoyed it. Food was good but I didn't leave wanting to rave about it. The experience was fun but again seeing dirty feet while eating was not appealing. I might come back again but think there are better restaurants around town.
Probably one of the cutest, most quaint Italian restaurants I've been to. Located right next to Pike Place, it's a little hard to find the first time, but once there, it's cozy and intimate. Perfect for a romantic date or with a group of good friends. I'd strongly recommend reservations, especially on the weekends.
We were lucky enough to get outdoor patio seating on a gorgeous evening and got to watch the sunset. I ordered the "pesto" lasagna which was different, but still creamy and filling... YUM.
Next time, I'm definitely trying the gnocchi.
We always have great meals here and the atmosphere is wonderful. We got engaged at the Pink Door, so it holds a special place.
Tonight we were on the outdoor deck. Had the amazing cheese plate which had some wonderful accompaniments with the cheese - figs and sliced apple, shaved milk chocolate, a slice of orange and fresh walnut halves in honey. Yum.
And the meal was great. But nothing compared to the amazing salted chocolate and caramel tarte we had for dessert. OMG.
I think I like coming here during lunch rather than dinner, and only on the weekdays. i feel a bit more relaxed and during the summer the patio and has a great view.
There's enough reviews on here so I'll make this short and sweet. Dishes are good and my fave so far is the Everything Green and Squid Ink Pasta.
Was in town for a week and went here on the hotel concierge's recommendation.
We were looking for some good food and this was not it. Sure, the view is great (if you get an outside table near the ocean) and the service is decent but the food was not up to par. We had the antipasto appetizer and yuck - salty and that's about it.
Four of tried the shrimp, fish and seafood soup. Nothing to rave about. I'll admit the fish was pretty fresh but nothing I couldn't prepare at home. I will say the truffle mashers were amazing.
Cute concept but will not be returning there if I'm ever in town.
The Pink Door is one of my Seattle favs. There is so much to love about this place, from the food, to the design of the restaurant, to the drinks, to the entertainment. Where to start?
Well, lets start with the food. The portions are not huge, but still are a reasonable size. My favorite is by far the Pappardelle al Ragu Bolognese. It is so hard to find a bolognese outside of NYC, and this one is excellent. Perfectly seasoned sauce and tender pasta. I have also tried the Bisteca Piccola, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and came with awesome potatoes. I have had a sort of broccoli soup once. It was not really advertised as such in the menu, so I was confused when it arrived at my table. The flavors where good and light, though I ended up having half of it wrapped to take home, and ordered the bolgnese to split with my fiance. It was a little dissapointing as that was the night he proposed and we were hoping for a really memorable moment. I have taken groups here before though and everyone has raved about the food.
The design and decor. The whole restaurant is sunken from the main entrance, so it gives this bistro in Paris feel. The place has very muted lighting, and in the back it really looks like a nightclub in paris circa the 50's. Mirrors everywhere, detailing on the walls, and the stage doesn't hurt. There is also a deck, though we have always gone at times when you wouldn't want to be out on the deck, so we have never enjoyed it.
The drinks are great there. They are fun, tasty, and creative. Right after Obama's election, they had the "Obama-rama" a sweet concoction with an american flag stuck in it. My new favorite is the "Strawberry Field", strawberry vodka, limoncello, and midori (I think). I loved it so much, that when I went to my family reunion, I scoured Berkley for strawberry vodka, and it became our official reunion cocktail.
They also have entertainment at night on the stage, though to find out when and who you would have to try their website. I have seen a 60's girl group style band, and a (apropriately) 50's parisian style jazz band. The audience can really ruin it though. One night we were trying to listen to the girl group, and people right next to the stage were talking and laughing as loud as they could. You can tell alot of these people aren't familiar with live-music appropriate behavior. I am really excited to try and go back for burlesque night though, i have heard it is awesome.
P.s. the service ranges from good to annoying.
I've been to the Pink Door 3 times now. Once for lunch, once for Happy Hour, and once for dinner. So, I kind of know what's up. Lunch on the ginormous patio was great. (That's kind of all I remember about it since it happened about 3 years ago.) Dinner on a Sunday was amazing. The gnocchi was huge and the best I've ever eaten. My green lasagna was extremely tasty. The trapeze artist did have a hole in her stocking, which made me giggle like a 12-year-old boy, but she was very good at what she was doing. The only disappointing time I've had here was for Happy Hour, only because it was a lot more expensive than I thought I would be. We knew for a fact that they had a Happy Hour, but our waitress kept saying "no, not anymore," until she finally gave us a little sheet with some knocked-down food prices. What up! But alas, no drink specials.
So I am definitely going back, even if only for the gnocchi. But not for HH. I'm not down with paying $7 for a vodka tonic at 4:30 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon.


