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Violet, Seattle, WA

Violet

4.8
4.8
722 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Violet, voted Best New Restaurant 2019, by Seattle Magazine, is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. Violet offers a unique American Omakase dining experience influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.

Chef William Belickis emphasizes a strong dedication to seasonal and local ingredients grown in our own rooftop farm and sourced from trusted farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to offer.

Our menu is seasonal based on Chef's choice of the freshest ingredients available to create artistic flavors. Put trust in Chef William Belickis's hands and experience the American Omakase, a personalized 5-course seasonal tasting menu. Wine pairing is available and our knowledgeable staff can help you customize your dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Saturday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Phone number
    (206) 695-2588
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    William Belickis
  • Catering
    For catering needs, please email info@violetseattle.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email info@violetseattle.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Violet offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food and service." Chef William Belickis's "attention to detail" is evident in the inventive menu, featuring the highly praised American Omakase. Guests enjoy a "wonderful atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. The "super-friendly" staff enhances this Seattle gem's allure.

722 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Violet is consistently one of the top restaurants in Seattle. We were a party of four with two out of town guests. We ordered the American Omakase meal with vegetable, fish, and meat courses but without the foie gras. The chef easily accommodated one guest who does not eat beef. As always at Violet, the fish courses were superb--the chef has a real touch with both crude and cooked fish. Plating was lovely and creative, worthy of a starred restaurant. Service was attentive. Wine list is interesting if a little over priced. The restaurant is very loud and would not be good for anyone with hearing problems. It was perhaps worse this evening because there were some very noisy guests. We return to Violet several times a year because it is so very good. Bravo.

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  2. Byron

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and ambiance- highly recommend the tasting menu!

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  3. Stephanie

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with the tasting menu and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service was incredible and the flavors of the food (with wine pairing) were perfectly balanced. Such variety. Beautiful plating too. I loved it.

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  4. Mike

    Seattle

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. A new seasonal menu with some familiar dishes. Great place!

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  5. Nicholas

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good, but the service stalled out and they struggled to get food and drinks out of the kitchen. A dinner can be leisurely but, all told, it overran by a good 40 minutes to an hour.

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  6. Steve

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coolest restaurant in Seattle. Food. Excellent. Service excellent! Ambience cool. Crowd cool.

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  7. Eric

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening, perfect service and awesome food, as usual! Merci beaucoup Violet !

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  8. helena

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a friend’s birthday. Four of us. Did the chef’s tasting menu and was blown away. The textures, flavor explosions, colors, and variety of dishes were incredible. One of the most unique and delicious meals I have ever eaten and I have had the furtune of eating around the world. I will be coming back with more friends. Also, impeccable service (Karel) and elegant ambiance.

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  9. Tim

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Violet is a gem, as good as any Bistro to eat anywhere. Killer cocktails. Well curated wine list. I want to return with friends from Alaska for responsible hedonism. Amen.

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  10. Jeanne

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for a lovely night out at Violet! We tried the 5 course American omakase. Every course was delicious . My favorite was the black cod and my husband loved the aged beef. The ambiance was great for a date.Not too loud to have a conversation. Softly lit for a romantic vibe. Glad we tried something new!

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FAQs

Violet is rated 4.8 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Violet

1734 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-2436

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Saturday: 5:00pm – 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Belickis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 695-2588
  • Catering
    For catering needs, please email info@violetseattle.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email info@violetseattle.com.
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