SeattleFoodSnob

Whether you are a regular at the Tamarind Tree or are completely unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine, Long Provincial Vietnamese Restaurant is THE restaurant you need to visit. The food and drinks are incredibly fresh and unique; they are also reasonably priced. Though a carnivore myself, I found enough choices on their extensive menu to build a five-course vegetarian meal savory enough to tempt even the most die-hard meat-eater. Not that I passed up the Da Nang pork satay or the Curry Duck (both delicious)! The Long Provincial roll (fresh rice paper filled with pork, caramel shrimp, egg, and veggies, served with a sweet and garlicky peanut sauce) was all the things a great appetizer should be—-it arrived quickly, was enough to share, and teased our palates delightfully, making us eager to taste the next course.
Usually when I patronize an Asian restaurant I expect great food and mediocre service. At Long, not only is the food incredible, the service is outstanding. I went to Long with some friends on their opening weekend and was truly impressed by the attentiveness and knowledge of the staff. Considering the length and complexity of the menu, the servers must have done quite a bit of homework.
The wine list is extensive, but not intimidating; I have not seen such great pricing too often, either. Though Long currently does not have a happy hour, their martini list (think Lychee, Tamarind, Absinthe, exotic fruits) is priced lower than most and one can enjoy fresh or fried rolls, satays, and appetizers like Cinnamon Pork Rice Balls or Garlic Butter Crispy Chicken Wings all day and evening.
I will definitely be going to Long for lunch during the week; the service is plenty fast enough for lunch hour, yet relaxed and inviting.
Though I expected just another “trendy” Belltown pub/eatery, I was pleased to discover Long. Yes, they have a fire bowl and a jellyfish tank (pretty cool), and specialty martinis, but Long has some of the freshest and best food around! Take a date, take Mom, just GO!

Once upon a time, I would have given 94 Stewart 4 or even 5 stars. The food was absolutely perfect as was the service. Now? Well, after observing the abusive treatment of her staff by the Chef/Owner, I don’t think I will ever return.
Screaming at your employees is never warranted, and certainly not ok when it’s done because of what people have ordered. (People in Europe probably heard this Chef’s temper tantrum; not something customers in the dining room want to hear.) Obviously, this Chef needs a LONG BREAK. The food has gone so far downhill I can hardly believe it is the same restaurant. The last couple of times we went, our server was obnoxious and rude as well—-and he smelled more than a little of the wine he was obviously drinking on the job.
Mediocre food, aloof and condescending staff, and a super-grouchy chef in an open kitchen pretty much sum up my 3 most recent experiences at 94 Stewart. I won’t be back.

Filthy. From the food clinging to the flatware on the sauce-spattered tabletop (this was when we were first seated at a “clean” table), to the food spattered walls next to their bus trays (keeping a large tray full of dirty dishes right in the dining area is really nasty), to the lipstick that came unasked-for on my martini glass, I cannot find the words to describe how disgusting I found the Wild Ginger.
The food is mediocre at best. I can’t understand why so many people think the Wild Ginger is great. Maybe they just haven’t had any GOOD Asian food before?
I went as part of a party of four, and dined family style, which gave us the chance to sample several dishes. I wish I could say that each dish had a distinctive flavor, but though we ordered what we thought would be very different items, all six of them tasted the same: like a store-bought “instant” noodle bowl or curry from QFC. Though service was fairly quick and attentive, Wild Ginger should rethink the flour-sack uniform the servers wear. If it were really an upscale eatery, the staff might actually look decent, too.
We were definitely disappointed when dessert time came around. Ice cream and sorbet seem to be the only choices available. Certainly not what I would expect to find in a fine-dining establishment, but then, Wild Ginger only pretends to be one.
Filthy table and flatware/glassware, a pile of dirty plates in plain view during the entire meal, bland and boring food, and questionable choices sum it up for me. I would never even consider going back.