Capitol Cider - Seattle

This is a great find! The downstairs bar has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Would love to come back for a show. The food was all great, we ordered a bunch of... read more This is a great find! The downstairs bar has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Would love to come back for a show. The food was all great, we ordered a bunch of small plates to share. Highly recommend the octopus carpaccio and the eggplant dip.

Of all the places I've tried in this area, this had the weakest mixed drinks. The food is higher priced for what you get compared to other bars around the area... read more Of all the places I've tried in this area, this had the weakest mixed drinks. The food is higher priced for what you get compared to other bars around the area as well. Staff was nice enough, reviews online say there's a good beer selection here even though it's a cider place. It does not have much in the way other than canned beers. The reason it is rated at 4 stars is the simplicity of adding basil oil to the marinara and a thicker spiced apple sauce/chutney for the fried cheese curds. Attention to detail here always is the real seller.

Great food and fantastic staff. Had a great evening. read more Great food and fantastic staff. Had a great evening.

Cute. Totally gluten and nut free kitchen apparently (I didn't eat). Great service at bar. read more Cute. Totally gluten and nut free kitchen apparently (I didn't eat). Great service at bar.

A frustratingly uneven performance from a place I really want to like. This was our second visit to Capitol Cider and on the strength of the first (brunch) visi... read more A frustratingly uneven performance from a place I really want to like. This was our second visit to Capitol Cider and on the strength of the first (brunch) visit, we will definitely give it another chance after the stumble of this visit. Although the staff was charming and helpful, the timing of our meal was badly fumbled. The first round of drinks was almost 20 minutes coming ,while the first course took over 35. One of those dishes was so burnt as to nave no other flavor. The croquettes, however, were tasty. The main course followed barely 5 minutes after the first. The fish n'chips came with tepid, over salted fries, but was otherwise forgettable. My roasted pork with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts was excellent. Dessert too was a miss, my cobbler arriving both slightly charred and mostly cold. It really could have used a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream too. We didn't seem to be the only table unhappy with our experience. My assumption was that the kitchen had suffered something of a meltdown on a particularly busy night.