The Reserve at Andaluca - Seattle

My experience at this restaurant for a special anniversary dinner was truly outstanding, exceeding all expectations. The staff was incredibly attentive, and the food was simply exquisite. My favorite dish was the seafood pasta. I highly recommend this place for a romantic night out.

My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. They offer small dishes that allow you to try a variety of flavors, which were as pleasant to the palate as they were to the nose. Everything we tried was delicious. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the service was also a perfect 5. We had no wait time and dined as a party of two for dinner.

My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The portions were unexpectedly small, yet the prices were not. At the end of the dinner, when I went to pay with my credit card, the waitress took it to the payment terminal. I later discovered through my banking app that the amount charged was 20% higher than our actual bill. When questioned, the waitress stated the restaurant automatically adds a service charge. However, the menu clearly indicated this only applies to groups of six or more, and there were only two of us. While the manager eventually resolved the situation and refunded the extra amount, the attempt to deceive us left a very bad impression.

My experience at this restaurant was so enjoyable that we returned for a second visit on the same evening after attending a cocktail party. Our waitress, whose name I didn't catch, was great. She also expertly handled the bartending duties, crafting our delightful cocktails. The combination of live jazz and moody lighting perfectly created the ambience we were seeking. We will definitely be back.

I'd rather have missed this evening. We visited Andaluca on a Saturday, one of their jazz nights. It's one of the two restaurants attached to our hotel. First, the positives: The ambiance is truly beautiful – perhaps not the most beautiful ever, but absolutely appealing by US standards. The service was also great: attentive, quick, and always helpful – whether with cocktail choices, dessert, or just a small question. Unfortunately, the evening was completely overshadowed by the food. So disappointing that neither the service nor the ambiance could compensate. We ordered the Focaccia, the Curry Chicken, and the Chanterelle Lasagna with Morels and Truffles. Everything arrived lukewarm – the cheese hard, cold on the outside, warm on the inside – it seemed as if it had been briefly reheated in the microwave. The lasagna tasted as if the chef had been in a bad mood – or, to put it figuratively: a sour mother-in-law. Far too much lemon, which not only masked the palate with its acidity but even caused the sauce to curdle. There was no trace of truffle, not even in its cheapest oil variant. A shame – especially with the delicate aroma of morels, it would have been hard to go wrong. The Curry Chicken was also unfortunately disappointing. I even uttered the sentence: 'The Tikka Masala on British Airways in economy class is better. ' Bitter, but true. It's sad that the food let down the otherwise truly excellent service and pleasant ambiance so badly. The Rioja for $19 a glass was mediocre at best. Conclusion: We will not return – and I would advise everyone against eating there. However, you can certainly always stop by for drinks! Next time, we'll go back to Oliver's next door. Everything there is a bit simpler – and simply better.