My first trip to Dahlia Lounge was for my HS senior prom when it was still located at its old location (the current Toi), and have been back many times for special occasions.

The dining room is warm and has nice lighting, plus other nice small touches around the room. I want to fill my pockets with the candies from the entrance. The menu rotates, but in the past, out of all the restaurants I’ve dined in, at Dahlia I have had the best steak and duck dishes, ever. My girlfriend has had the best oysters at Dahlia (though, I think they all taste like the ocean). Their tenderloin pork wasn’t so tender when I sampled it one time, and due to the rotating menu, I haven’t found that steak again, but I’ve always left happy. They are known desserts as well, and operate an adjoining bakery.

The only major demerit that would knock a star off would be because one time my card was charged for not only my dinner, but an adjoining table. To make matters worse, the other table’s bill was about three times my bill! Everything was eventually straightened out, and I believe it was only due to their EFT system being down for the night.

Otherwise, the food, atmosphere and the service is excellent.

The Dahlia Lounge is a great restaurant. The crab cakes are definitely a dish to try. Although they are small they are worth every bite. The salad alongside the crab cakes is also very good. The best part of the Dahlia Lounge are the donuts and the coconut cream pie. If you are still craving the sweet goodies hop on next door to their bakery and bring some home.

Pricey, but Dahlia is VERY good. James Beard Foundation Award Winner. Doesn’t always make it the best (didn’t like Chef Mavro’s at Oahu that much, and that was a James Beard Foundation winner). I would say for appetizer to try Dungeness Crab, but understand the portions are quite tiny for the appetizers. The wood grilled alaska caught king Salmon was absolutely delicious. Also, the seared sea scallops, tender, grilled to perfection, not too rare (which tastes sea-ish), and not over-cooked (which tastes rubbery). Scallops are just sweet, and goes well with the cornmeal johnny cake (i almost asked for a second one, but didn’t). Highly recommended, and you can book through opentable.com and earn points at the same time!

I have loved coming to the Dahlia for years and across a few locations! It’s hard to pick a favorite because the menu is all about what’s in season being served well prepared and presented with dash and class.
I don’t drink but my friends rave about the cocktails. I rave about the desserts.
If you are going out for a nice evening in Seattle or a truly romantic date, this is the place.

Everything I’ve heard about Dahlia Lounge has been true.

My experience there was amazing. This is one of my new favorite restaurants in Seattle. One of the best parts about it is the ambience. The place is beautifully decorated and there is a soft glow of candle lights all around. Definetely come here in the evening when you’ll get that full effect.

The presentation of the food was beautiful, service was great, and we loved everything we tried.

I highly recommend this place! Next time I am coming back here for a full dinner rather than appetizers and dessert.