Tapas Lab - Seattle

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Tapas Lab

Tapas Lab
4.6 / 5 (1054 reviews)

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Nestled in the heart of North Seattle, this eclectic restaurant offers a unique fusion of tapas with American and Asian influences. While some patrons rave about the flavorful dishes, such as smoked wagyu skewers and truffle gnocchi, others have reported disappointing experiences characterized by long wait times, bland flavors, and small portions. The inconsistent service seems to hinder repeat visits, but highlights like delightful sherry flights and inventive small plates occasionally shine through the mixed reviews. For those seeking a memorable meal, it's recommended to make reservations and perhaps explore nearby alternatives if dining experiences don't meet expectations.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Spoon

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 1054 reviews
spoon-man
20.09.2023

Our dining experience tonight was extremely disappointing. It took nearly an hour to receive our food, which was both bland and served in small portions (think crostini size for a whole tapas). I don't mind paying more for smaller servings if the flavor is good, but everything on our plates tasted like it had no seasoning at all - not even salt. Dry, flavorless, and overall a bad meal. The beef skewer was small and chewy, yet cost $12. The attached picture shows what we received for $62. Don't be misled into thinking this is worth your money. For a truly great meal, I recommend heading to Restaurant Christine just down the road. Save yourself the time and money by avoiding this place.

laura-hamilton-1
20.09.2023

I typically don't write negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from beginning to end. The food was flavorless and the portions were very small (even for tapas). It took an hour for our food to arrive. The service was lacking, with little attention and no water refills. We left the restaurant still hungry. We have eaten better food for half the price elsewhere. Save your money and time by avoiding this place. You'll feel ripped off, just like we did.

justin-ward
20.09.2023

If I could give the service zero stars, I would. It took literally 54 minutes for our food (four small plates) to come out. This was the second time we tried it, after having a similar experience the first time around. We gave them the benefit of the doubt, shame on us.Also, check out the photo of the tuna roll where’s the tuna?!??

zihsiang-syu
20.09.2023

Really love this place! The food is amazing! Highly recommended (1) bulgogi pincho (2) Foie Gras torchon (3) Yellowtail (so refreshing and goes well with other food). Also, they have flights for white wine, red wine, sherry, beer: this makes ordering drink so easy and you got chance to try out different stuff! Overall highly highly recommended it!

benoit-collette
20.09.2023

So. Tapas, classic small plates, big spending. Well that’s true . This particular place is a”fusion” spot, which bring tapas “from Spain” with American and Asian influence together f.. I’m still trying to find what is what, yet I had a very pleasant experience . Some of the dishes like the foie gras sliders were absolutely amazing, while the prosciutto dish was very confusing “my mouth was” . All around a great spot. If you want to “spend” some quality time with friends .

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The restaurant also takes credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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