… that’s the theme of the restaurant, and i felt that it definitely delivered! the food was really high quality and the entrees were the kind of stuff you would expect at a fancy restaurant, but in larger portions and w/o the fancy environment. (the place actually was most reminiscent of a saloon, but quieter. and really clean.) i mean, how often can you eat fancy food in a cozy booth?

if fancy food isn’t what you are feeling tho, there’s also an ample selection of casual fare that is less expensive, but still generous portions! (in my “quick bites”, i reviewed the best of each category, based on the 6 dishes i saw/tried tonight :))

if you are in the seattle area, please give this restaurant a try!! i don’t think you’ll be disappointed… it looks really far north (i mean, lake city??), but it’s actually just a few minutes north of the u. district area.

a few caveats tho:

• the service was attentive, friendly and personable, although i don’t feel that this would be the place to go to grab a “quick” meal :)
• this meal can become a little pricey, especially if you buy drinks from their full bar and selection of specialty cocktails (as we did).
• i think the menu changes seasonally (read: pretty often!), so be sure to check the website for the latest offerings if you are in the mood for something specific!