Sazerac Restaurant

10/16/2008 Posted by manondah

We went there for Happy Hour...well, I thought we did. The guy at the reception was pleasant and polite. Everything was great until we got a table. The server (I am talking about you, Baldie!) was horrible. Happy Hour menu was horrible. $4 draft beer? What's happy about that? And there was no price on any of the food menu for Happy Hour. We were still willing to try after we saw flaming stone ovens....but the server did not come back to get our order after he slammed a glass of beer in front of me. So we left. That's just too bad. It looks pretty promising for pizza and great atmosphere, but when the service is that bad, nothing looks appealing.

08/03/2008 Posted by lorena36

If you are looking for pizza this is the place to go .. if you are looking for a great dining experiece or outstanding service try any of the other wonderfull choices Seattle has to offer .

07/21/2008 Posted by Holder6

We took our daughter to this establishment for her milestone 18th birthday. We made our reservation early and called ahead of time to insure that well behaved children were welcome. We were informed they were and that children frequented their establishment. When we arrived our server was GREAT and the food was pretty good as well. HOWEVER, when my child fell and started crying we were ASKED TO LEAVE!!! Can you believe that!! If you are looking for a nice dinner to enjoy with your family do NOT visit SAZERAC

Pros: decor, food

Cons: service, parking, management

02/20/2008 Posted by miki156

I recently went to Sazerac for business meetings for both breakfast and dinner. Dinner was delicious and I highly recommend the pork belly. The server was very attentive and personable. Breakfast on the other hand was seriously lacking. It took about 30 minutes just to submit our coffee orders let alone order breakfast. There were perhaps 6 other tables that were occupied, three servers, and yet it took forever. Thankfully we had time, but the service was seriously lacking, not once did the server come by and ask us how everything was, nor did he offer refills on our drinks until we were done with our meal. For a restaurant to charge the prices they do with nearly non existent service... It was pretty appalling. The other thing to keep in mind, if you check out this restaurant, is the limited menu selection. Considering there are so many amazing restaurants in Seattle, given the option, I would go elsewhere before coming here.

Pros: evening service

Cons: morning service, limited menu, prices considering all of the above

01/21/2008 Posted by georgia_lee_w

Tried it, loved it, can't wait to go back. After 1st reading about Sazerac on City Search, I went with my sisters for my birthday. We all loved ordering from the unusual menu choices, and the setting was fun, and casual even though we were dressed for the 5th Ave. theater (which was just down the street). The service was super friendly and you could tell the employees liked the food and were happy to suggest.

Pros: menu, service, fun

Cons: parking

12/17/2007 Posted by sammyseattle

A group of friends and I went out for happy hour cocktails. It was very busy so we forgave the lengthy wait and brusque attitude when we were finally acknowledged. When our drinks did arrive most were incorrect. When I had asked to have my drink re-mixed the server argued with me saying that it was correct. I had to explain that I shouldn't taste citrus or see citrus pulp floating in a dry gin martini with an olive (My guess was that the bartender in her haste had not rinsed the shaker after the previous cocktail). My friend had ordered one of their signature cocktails which was completely wrong, she asked for a plain house martini. When the bill arrived she had been charged for the more expensive drink. When we brought this error to the server's attention she snidely commented that there was only a 50 cent difference. Unfortunately for her this comment resulted in a huge difference in her tip. Three of the five of us had worked through college in the industry and are known amongst our friends as huge tippers. This is the first time we've ever stiffed a server. We ended up leaveing and going to the cute Thai place across the street for great cocktails and amazing service.

Pros: Close to downtown office buildings

Cons: Horrendous service

08/28/2007 Posted by hungry4more

We went in just for dessert. We think that the bartender would have rather not had us there. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. He totally ignored us. Take the order and leave. Bring the food and leave. Bring the check and leave. Nice work dude, your mama must be proud. Uninspired, Tired food, lame service...

03/02/2007 Posted by cmarlow

I've been wanting to try Sazerac for years and tonight I was finally given the opportunity. I wish I could get the last 90 minutes of my life back. The experience of sipping grossly over priced cocktails ($12 for the cucumber sensation? Come on.) amid a lavishly pallid decor was only outdone by the drab flavors of the blue marlin fish of the day dish. Avoid this dish if possible. Perfectly nice service, but I unfortunately can't recommend Sazerac. My taste buds were bored to tears.

Pros: Nice service

Cons: Boring cuisine

01/26/2007 Posted by lizyebe

Everything was perfect from the ease of making a reservation online to the last morsel! If you are looking for something a bit different, but do not wish to sacrifice flavor or service I strongly recommend you check out this Gem! Special thanks to our server Shayla who was knowledgeable and attentive. The menu is not broken down into the familiar appetizers and entrees but rather lets you build your own meal based on how much you want of what. Like a wonderful piece of Jazz it becomes a composition unique to the individual. My dining partner enjoyed a single oyster (you can order just the number you want) and we shared the wedge of oozing St. Andre brie from the Tasty Little Morsel's portion of the menu. My partner then indulged in a demitasse (more like a bowl at nearly any other venue!) as a main course I had the ribs with sweet potato fries and my partner had the catfish. We were both wonderfully pleased with our meals and might have let the other have a taste if we werent feeling so selfish! All of this combined with a very nice bottle of wine for just about $100 was a real bargin for downtown Seattle... and yet, we never once felt that it was anything but the best! I strongly recommend that you give this wonderful place a try!

Pros: service, atmosphere, price

Cons: not enough appetite to eat more!

11/21/2006 Posted by kayanuw

I'm not one for "pretty food". I could care less how it looks as long as it's manageable and yummy. This place focuses too much on presentation and not enough on taste. Also, I'm 5 feet tall and 100lbs - after my lunches there, I can usually still eat a burger (i.e. not enough of the pretty food). Tried breakfast once, it's good. If you must go, do breakfast. Service was good, place is very pretty/hip/modern, but darn it the food is a thumbs down.