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Violet, Seattle, WA

Violet

4.7
4.7
748 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Seattle

    Best Service

  • Seattle

    Best Value

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Violet delights diners with its "excellent food," "amazing service," and "great ambiance." Known for its American Omakase and wine pairings, this Capitol Hill gem offers a cozy, friendly atmosphere with a "farm-to-table bistro" vibe. Chef William and his team ensure "a memorable dining experience," perfect for any occasion.

748 Reviews
  1. Karan

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve been here before, food is always great. I’m always disappointed in the bar and the mixologist and we tend to grab a drink before heading for food. Great food, always noisy, poor bar. We go here for their food, you can find better ambience elsewhere.

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  2. Alex

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but food service was painfully slow, though we understand we came on a busy night. Waiter offered port as an apology but still, for the omakase price, it's disappointing. Also we were asked still or sparking when we sat down and didn't realize until we got the bill we were charged for ordering sparkling! Genuinely nuts, have never had this happen at an upscale restaurant. It's fine if it costs extra, but you got to let customers know first.

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  3. Gabby

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had reservations here for Valentine’s Day, where we thought it wasn’t prix fixe since there wasn’t anything on their website about it. The 5 course meal was good but not stellar, the portions were very small, and there were long periods of time in between courses. The staff were friendly but seemed stretched thin. It felt like the tables around us were getting special treatment (the head chef sat at multiple tables to chat) while we often felt ignored. Overall it was far more expensive than it felt worth, especially since we felt crammed into the restaurant like sardines. I’m not the type to leave critical reviews, but we were pretty upset when we left and actually ate at a nearby bar afterwards.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Violet. The food and service is wonderful.

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Great food! Nice ambiance! The staff is amazing and friendly! And the food is wonderful! Love this restaurant!

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  6. Michelle

    VIP

    Portland

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our go to’s in Seattle. Friendly professional waiters and very good food!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the friendliest place on Capitol Hill, with always great food and good service. These people CARE that you have a good time.

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  8. Shelli

    VIP

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great gem to find! Tucked in a dark (albeit) popular street, there is a neighborhood restaurant waiting for you to get a table. 100% recommend dining here. The food is fantastic and the staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Great for groups or dates - the food is the star.

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  9. Brian

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of 3 appetizers two were so so- out of 3 main courses - 2 were excellent and one so so

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  10. ken

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. We selected numerous dishes to share. Portions were large enough that all four of us to have a taste. Service was outstanding. Best service we have received in a long time. From the Chef to our waiter Karel plus the barman. all seem to be genuinely enjoying their jobs. Top of our list to return the next time we visit Seattle. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Violet is rated 4.7 stars by 748 OpenTable diners.

Violet does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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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