OOLA Capitol Hill

4.9

107 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

We always leave ample space for walk-in's so come on over! Party's over 6 people, give us a call or send a direct message on our website.

OOLA Capitol Hill offers craft cocktails showcasing OOLA spirits, elevated bar snacks and PNW casual fine dining, shared plates, driven by the seasons. Executive Chef Elizabeth Blacker creates photo-worthy share plates with the freshest seasonal ingredients with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Nestled in a private courtyard on Union Street between 14th and 15th, OOLA Capitol Hill is a gem of a building with two garage doors opening onto a patio shaded by mature Japanese Maple trees. With 11 seats at the bar and 22 on the floor, it is one of the rare intimate community treasures that make Seattle a marvel.

We also have a Private Dining Room for parties from 8-20.

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Northwest
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 512-6772
Website
http://www.oolacapitolhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Henryk Bansales
Private party facilities
Our private dining space is equipped to handle groups of 8-20 guests. for family style seating or a stand and mingle cocktail hour event. The PDR has a private bar. A selection of cocktails, wine, beer and OOLA Spirits will be stocked and available for guests during their event.
Private party contact
KT Neuhoff : (206) 512-6772

Location
1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-4150
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Cross street
On Union Street between 14th and 15th Avenues
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Sound Transit Capitol Hill Station<br />Bus stops on East Madison and 14th as well as East Union and 14th
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Craft Cocktail Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour at OOLA Capitol Hill and savor the magic of our award-winning spirits! Enjoy artisanal craft cocktails for just $7 and explore new favorites with a $10 flight of three 3/4 oz pours. Discover Seattle’s best craft cocktails at unbeatable prices. We can’t wait to see you! Live local. Love local. Keep it real. Make it better.

Pomp & Whimsy$17.00
OOLA gin, cucumber, lemon, mint
Retrograde$17.00
ALOO gin, OOLA Citrus Vodka, raspberry shrub, rhubarb bitters, lychee, mint, Peychaud's bitters
Dancing Cheek to Cheek$17.00
OOLA Three Shores White Label, grilled peach shrub, cardamom, black tea, sage tincture
Temperance Town$17.00
OOLA Bourbon, saskatoon berry, black walnut bitters, tarragon, egg white, absinthe rinse
Smokey Joe$16.00
OOLA Citrus Vodka, Mezcal, Sidetrack Yuzu Liqueur, Lemon
The Final Word$16.00
OOLA Three Shores White Label Whiskey, BroVo American Forest Liqueur, Americano Bianca, Lemon, Sugar
The Bear $16.00
OOLA Waitsburg Bourbon, Cappelletti, Sidetrack Blackberry Liqueur, Fernet Wash
Strega’s Stone$16.00
OOLA Waitsburg Bourbon, BroVo Jammy, Aperol, Strega, Nectarine Shrub

Vault Whiskey Cocktail

Cocktails created to showcase our exclusive Vault Whiskeys

Black Walnut Bonfire$22.00
OOLA Discourse C Vault Bourbon, Averna, Bahnez Mezcal, Walnut liqueur, Walnut Bitters

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Overall
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Value
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Innovative
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Contemporary American
Seattle
Best Overall
Seattle
Best Food
Seattle
Best Value
Seattle
Innovative
Seattle
Great for outdoor dining
Seattle
Romantic
Seattle
Contemporary American
Seattle
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OOLA Capitol Hill offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing small handmade dishes" perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "sublime taste" and "exceptional" service. The cozy ambiance and innovative cocktails make it ideal for date nights or casual gatherings. Don't miss the standout tuna crudo and wild boar meatballs.

107 Reviews

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Samantha
Washington DC
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and the servers were great however the kitchen was backed up that we had to wait for over 90 minutes (1.5 hrs) to be served. We arrived early at 6:45pm (reservations @ 7pm), waited at the bar, was seated at 7:30pm and had to wait until 9pm to be served. NUTS!!!
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Andrew
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant. What a wonderful place. Lauren the bartender and do-everything owner KT were excellent. Really customer focused. Food was not heavy. Salmon was so tasty. The hanger steak was done just right. The only thing we didn’t do was lick the plate but we cleaned it. Next time have to Uber so we can try the whisky flight.
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Betsy
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during restaurant week. We were a table of 3 so we were able to taste the restaurant week menu. Our service was top notch! The drinks were amazing and can stand on their own. We loved the hangar steak, so tender and perfectly prepared. It’s such a happy place to be!
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Amy
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktail with bear in the name was seriously one of the best cocktails we have ever tried! Food was good too! Glad we chose this restaurant to try for Seattle Restaurant Week.
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Casey
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oola was a great meal and overall experience. The owner and staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food was excellent. I would have ordered the entire menu for only two of us if our appetites were large enough. The tuna crudo was especially a stand out. Very much look forward to dining there again when back in Seattle.
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Kira
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant experience with delicious food and attentive service!
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Jose
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bartender was friendly and polite. They were a little short staffed the night we visited, so service was understandably delayed. Nevertheless, the staff made it nice for us.
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Michael
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent and friendly service. Small, intimate setting. Nice ambience. Will definitely eat here again. And I will definitely recommend this restaurant to friends.
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Brent
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with three work friends for dinner. Loved the food, the service, and the owner. We ordered and shared most of the menu. All was delicious. I look forward to my next Seattle work trip.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing and friendly service, spot on drinks, and the meatballs - just try the meatballs :))
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FAQs

OOLA Capitol Hill is rated 4.9 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-4150

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On Union Street between 14th and 15th Avenues
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Northwest
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Sound Transit Capitol Hill StationBus stops on East Madison and 14th as well as East Union and 14th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Henryk Bansales
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oolacapitolhill.com/
Phone number
(206) 512-6772
Private party facilities
Our private dining space is equipped to handle groups of 8-20 guests. for family style seating or a stand and mingle cocktail hour event. The PDR has a private bar. A selection of cocktails, wine, beer and OOLA Spirits will be stocked and available for guests during their event.
Private party contact
KT Neuhoff : (206) 512-6772

OOLA Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Craft Cocktail Hour

Menu

Special Cocktail

Violet in Flight $18.00

A Cappela (No Booze)

Shaken or Stirred$18.00

Black Manhattan$18.00

Acoustic (a little booze)

Hugo Who? $17.00

Dancing Bible Width Apart$15.00

ELectric (boozy)

Pomp & Whimsy$17.00

Retrograde$17.00

Dancing Cheek to Cheek$17.00

Temperance Town$17.00

Smokey Joe$16.00

The Final Word$16.00

The Bear $16.00

Strega’s Stone$16.00

Vault Whiskey Cocktail

Black Walnut Bonfire$22.00

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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