Casuelita's Caribbean Cafe
81 Vine St
Seattle, WA
(206) 770-0155
Cuisine:
Caribbean, Jamaican, Small plates
November 15, 2009
Cozy and Romantic
The atmosphere at Casuelita’s makes it a great place for a date. The bi-level space features a cozy bar on the corner of Western and Vine, and an upstairs dining area. Both are dimly lit, and this is generally a good thing. Service was prompt and though there apparently was a delay in our food order, my party didn’t notice anything amiss.
The kitchen prepares spicy (but not hot) Caribbean cuisine that goes well with the extensive Rum selection and cocktails. Many of the rums are beyond the typical Bicardi gamut, and are worth savoring straight.
Overall, an excellent place to sit down for a drink, this was the first time I sat down for a meal and it was very good and enjoyable.
Dishes I tried:
Camarones Barachos
Great starter that works to share, or as a salad with a lot of flavorful prawns.
All-In-One
Resembling a tomato based Paella, assorted seafood is arranged over spiced rice. There were muscles, clams, prawns, crab-legs, and chicken.
St. Croix Prawns
Prawns with a more cream based sauce over rice. It was flavorful, but not as satisfying or spicy as the other dishes.
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