Drinks are alright but not worth standing for 30 minutes at a bar that's not even that crowded. Apparently there's food here but it's been impossible to acquire a menu for drinks or food, so I wouldn't know. It's great if you like to wait I guess, but I don't
Peter Dudley
Fantastic cocktails and made to order food. Don't be afraid of the door. Just open it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Greene
The food was awesome twice in a row. Drinks are unique and yummy. Very chill spot. Food portions much bigger than expected and the flavors were unique and delicious.Vegetarian options: We are all the vegetarian options because we are vegetarian. All were really unique and delicious. And good portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Reed
Never open when they say they’re going to be…haven’t actually been able to make it in, so who knows…
Service: 1
Madeline Newel
Came here after discovering the red room upstairs is no more. Quickly discovered this isn’t a substitute. There is no vibe to speak of - it completely lacks ambience. The menu promises creative drinks, which I love. My partner and I each ordered a $13 cocktail. They were pre-mixed, and mine tastes overly sweet, like stadium pink lemonade. The music was loud and random and whoever was DJing couldn’t commit to a song, lots of skipping. Overall an odd experience, not sure what this place is trying to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
Kris Bjornson
Is this place a sticky college bar or cocktail lounge. It has the musty smell of a dive bar and the decor/music/vibe of a college dance bar. But it’s a cocktail lounge??Came to here for some cocktails. We ordered two drinks off the menu, pinky promise and holla-daq girl. The holladaq girl is interesting and okay. Pinky promise was too seeet and borderline undrinkable. Both drinks were premixed. With tip I spent $30 for both. The cocktails were not good, bottom line. Will never come back here. Two stars is honestly generous..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
X X
Great drinks. The chef, Gavin, came out and introduced each dish, and all 5 we had were great.
Alexander Kahn
The kitchen at ulterior was absolutely delicious! The ahi tuna crudo, fresh farmers market salad and pork rib sandwich were mouth-watering. Do not miss out on this delicious food, and in a beautiful setting. (Enter from the back door of the brown building, in pearl alley)
Adam Millman
Great cocktails. Feels somewhat like a speakeasy hidden above Motiv…Ulterior Motiv…Kale is my favorite bartender. Eli is dope. Henri designs the best cocktail experiences.
KimE
twice I have booked with them and they have been closed when we got there. Super sad. I hope they're still in business. I have yet to try their food or even walk through the door.
Same thing happened to us. Had trouble finding it - Motive or not. Locked door. Website wasn't helpful. Phone number on the site was bogus. Apple and Google maps said it was closed despite making a rezy on OpenTable. Place must be closed. Went to Alderwood instead and had a great meal.
Cate
Made a reservation. Went to the address. Restaurant did not exist at that address. Called the number. It was a random guy. Looked at the fine print. Went to a different address. It was closed. Finally found a working web site and called the number. No one answered. Open Table, why did you let us book this? Different address, closed Sunday. Do better.
Cris T
Check your location first if using google maps. It is currently placed on Pearl street. It is really Pearl Alley downtown
Craig Mace
Very unique menu items. Fried chicken was amazing. Very friendly service, chill atmosphere.
Susan Renfer
Love this place! Great drinks , food, and friendly staff!
Drinks are alright but not worth standing for 30 minutes at a bar that's not even that crowded. Apparently there's food here but it's been impossible to acquire a menu for drinks or food, so I wouldn't know. It's great if you like to wait I guess, but I don't
Fantastic cocktails and made to order food. Don't be afraid of the door. Just open it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was awesome twice in a row. Drinks are unique and yummy. Very chill spot. Food portions much bigger than expected and the flavors were unique and delicious.Vegetarian options: We are all the vegetarian options because we are vegetarian. All were really unique and delicious. And good portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never open when they say they’re going to be…haven’t actually been able to make it in, so who knows…
Service: 1
Came here after discovering the red room upstairs is no more. Quickly discovered this isn’t a substitute. There is no vibe to speak of - it completely lacks ambience. The menu promises creative drinks, which I love. My partner and I each ordered a $13 cocktail. They were pre-mixed, and mine tastes overly sweet, like stadium pink lemonade. The music was loud and random and whoever was DJing couldn’t commit to a song, lots of skipping. Overall an odd experience, not sure what this place is trying to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
Is this place a sticky college bar or cocktail lounge. It has the musty smell of a dive bar and the decor/music/vibe of a college dance bar. But it’s a cocktail lounge??Came to here for some cocktails. We ordered two drinks off the menu, pinky promise and holla-daq girl. The holladaq girl is interesting and okay. Pinky promise was too seeet and borderline undrinkable. Both drinks were premixed. With tip I spent $30 for both. The cocktails were not good, bottom line. Will never come back here. Two stars is honestly generous..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great drinks. The chef, Gavin, came out and introduced each dish, and all 5 we had were great.
The kitchen at ulterior was absolutely delicious! The ahi tuna crudo, fresh farmers market salad and pork rib sandwich were mouth-watering. Do not miss out on this delicious food, and in a beautiful setting. (Enter from the back door of the brown building, in pearl alley)
Great cocktails. Feels somewhat like a speakeasy hidden above Motiv…Ulterior Motiv…Kale is my favorite bartender. Eli is dope. Henri designs the best cocktail experiences.
twice I have booked with them and they have been closed when we got there. Super sad. I hope they're still in business. I have yet to try their food or even walk through the door.
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Same thing happened to us. Had trouble finding it - Motive or not. Locked door. Website wasn't helpful. Phone number on the site was bogus. Apple and Google maps said it was closed despite making a rezy on OpenTable. Place must be closed. Went to Alderwood instead and had a great meal.
Made a reservation. Went to the address. Restaurant did not exist at that address. Called the number. It was a random guy. Looked at the fine print. Went to a different address. It was closed. Finally found a working web site and called the number. No one answered. Open Table, why did you let us book this? Different address, closed Sunday. Do better.
Check your location first if using google maps. It is currently placed on Pearl street. It is really Pearl Alley downtown
Very unique menu items. Fried chicken was amazing. Very friendly service, chill atmosphere.
Love this place! Great drinks , food, and friendly staff!