Such a unique dining experience! I enjoyed every course as well as the stories that were shared. The food was unlike anything I’ve had before, in a good way. I highly recommend Archipelago if you are wanting to try something different and don’t mind splurging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Logan
Authentic in every way. Having dined at Noma, Gaggan and many other Michelin 3-star restaurants, I wish Archipelago could get its stars.
What makes visiting Archipelago special is the small atomosphere. They have bar seating for up to 8 people. Then a table which will take four. You feel cozy and open to talking to other guests. It has a similar vibe and setup if you have been to Ox in Reykjavik. You see everything prepared right before you, which is great to see the attention to detail.
My wife and I enjoyed the 5:30 p.m. seating, and the spring menu had just started. Each dish was on point, but the juice pairing with each dish stood out. I highly recommend that one person in your party get the juice pairing and the other the wine pairing.
Before each dish was served, a story was told about its connection to a historical figure in the Filipino community in the Seattle area. It is a lovely way to connect food to the local community.
Finally, a goodbye dessert was given, a fantastic donut to go with your morning coffee. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel McDonald
Holy smokes. Phenomenal. Don’t skip on the juice pairing. The team is exceptionally kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Nozaki
Just absolutely beyond special in every way! I left 30 minutes ago and am so filled with love and gratitude for that entire experience. Not only was the food delicious, but it was prepared and served with deep respect, levity, and warmth. One cannot help but smile and feel appreciative of the cultural heritage Archipelago is bringing to dining. What a fun night out!! And that’s really saying something considering that I dined solo and in tears due to breaking up with my boyfriend just before this. Archipelago - you made a lasting impression on my heart, soul, and palette. Thank you so much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrence Polen
Unbelievable 5-stsr dining experience. Among the finest meals I have ever had. They will tailor the menu and portions to your needs. Incredible experience. A must for foodies.
Xiaojing Ji
We went to Archipelago on a weekday for dinner, it was definitely special. All the dishes here were full of creativity and presented aesthetic. Combinations of various ingredients and spices brought out the unique texture and tastes, especially a plate called Salvador Del Fierro. We didn't expect the savory sauce mixed with rich chocolate and spice balanced well with prawns and vegetables. We enjoyed hearing all the historical stories and inspirations behind each creative dish. As for the price, it's surely on the expensive side, but for the special occasion, this restaurant is a good option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J L-C
Even with all the favorable reviews and accolades, I chose to dine in Archipelago with cautiousness and skepticism. I had a joyful, positive and meaningful dining experience. From the storytelling > food > service > ambiance, everything was done very thoughtfully. A big “Bravo” to the entire Archipelago team for reminding us the journey and contributions of our early PNW Filipino immigrants. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nera-Lee Herzig-Patel
We really enjoyed our experience at Archepelago. The service, attention to detail, food and wine pairings were excellent. The stories of Filipino history in Seattle added a nice touch that was really special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Sporn
What stood out most to me was this is the first fine dining experience where I did not leave HUNGRY! They offered more of the main course, and then again more (which was a delicious steak and sides).
We traveled from FL to Seattle and found great reviews for this restaurant. Whenever we travel we seek out fine dining and unique dining experiences. We've been to different fine dining experiences all over the world and Archipelago and Aaron were by far the best we've had!
The food was incredible. The story was incredible. The staff was incredible. The entire experience was a memory we will cherish!
Thank you to Archipelago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Conor Harris
Overall, decent experience. Some great dishes, but also some that we found to be a bit sub-par.
Some dishes had a lot of potential, such as their ramen, but it didn’t quite have enough to it and was lacking a bit of substantive main flavor profile to the dish. Great texture, though.
Particularly the main course pork belly dish just didn’t seem to stand out much, which was a bummer considering we were all both very hungry still 6-7 courses deep.
The wine pairing was solid, but not great.
I will say that the service is phenomenal and enjoyed the chefs!
By far one of the best fine dining places I have been to. I booked this place for my husband's birthday. While making the bookings I had mentioned some dietary restrictions. Before the day of booking, I received messages from the restaurant asking more details about the restrictions and giving me options of possible replacements. I have never had a fine dining place reach out to me before like this. They are very punctual. Our reservation was at 08:30 pm and the doors opened exactly at that time. We were greeted by cordial, smiling faces of the servers who seated us in the cozy little set up. They reconfirmed the dietary restrictions with us. Every course was served to everyone in the place at the same time. We were given historical data bits about Filipino culture, businesses and what inspired the dish being served to us. We were told the best way to enjoy the dishes which we appreciated very much. The staff was very engaged, we could see the food being prepared in front of us, and I loved the culinary delights with the sides of history.
The most astonishing thing for me was, before the last course they played a little game to check how well our appetite was served before dessert was to be brought in. They served that last course based on the the number chosen by the guests from 1(still very hungry) - 5 ( I am full) and adjusted the last course accordingly. They offered second helpings of the last course if anyone wanted!! I have never seen such homestyle caring of the guests in any other fine dining place before!!
Very very enjoyable experience. The food is DELICIOUS.. I enjoyed every morsel but if I had to choose I would say the dessert ( purple potato brownie and pumpkin seed ice-cream was heavenly)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L A (L A)
Archipelago did an amazing job for us to experience what a thoughtful and intentional dining experience should and could be.
First off it is a five star price but it came with five star food, service and experience.
My husband has a long list of dietary requirements, we have high end restaurants claimed they could accommodate but it was disappointing. What he ended up eating was a lesser menu, not an equal alternative.
Archipelago adapted what needed to be done and gave him an equal menu, he did not miss out anything. Ingredients they switched over was impressive and they did not just choose cheaper ingredients, they went all out for him. We were all floored by the effort and appreciated the work it would taken to add this adapted menu for my husband.
THANK YOU Archipelago team. The 2024 Winter Menu was a memorable, tasty and wonderful feast. We will remember it for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lara Craft World
Definitely a unique experience; Filipino dishes using local ingredients. I admire the creativity and flavor testing with the dishes, also highlighting their history and cultural representation, respectively. We opted for the juice pairing and it was unlike anything we've had before! The setting is also intimate, which made it feel cozy. Though I have to say, from someone who has experienced elaborate tasting menus in the past in the PNW, (e.g. The Herb Farm, Restaurant Beck), Archipelago could definitely improve and expand the food offering (portion-wise) for the hefty price you pay; we left wanting more. Overall, I highly recommend to try Archipelago at least once or save it for special occasions. Lastly, Chef Aaron and the whole team made the experience truly remarkable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aayushi Dwivedi
The atmosphere was very welcoming. We had the vegetarian tasting menu and everything was fantastic. I also really enjoyed the wine pairings with each course. It was a unique experience. Will definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuchen Zhang
Archipelago is a whole dining experience and not just a meal.
Food - I think there were a total of 12+ courses and every course had a story behind it. I loved the unique plating and the flavors all melted very nicely together. They were all very unique ingredients that were seasonal and fresh and used to its best ability. I can't say I have seen these combinations elsewhere before. I just appreciated and was impressed by the creativity and the unique nature of each course. I also appreciate that for one of the courses. The chef asked us how full we were and based on the number that we gave he gave us more to eat. I really liked this because sometimes you walk away from a fine dining restaurant hungry and that is not acceptable. Even though he gave us more to eat based on the numbers we gave, some of us regretted not giving indication that we wanted to eat more, but that was OK because the chef had prepared even more food and gave us plenty more to eat and really filled our bellies before the dessert courses hit.
Atmosphere - since they only take small groups, it was a very intimate setting. I was in a group of four and we were the only group of four while everybody else was either one or two. Since it was such a small space I feel like we got a lot of attention from all the servers. They always kept our drinks full and delivered the dishes at the same time to our table. This is fine dining at its best. Service overall was just spectacular. They also added the unique aspect of storytelling to the dishes. Some of the dishes came with a little picture slide or a little history lesson and I really enjoyed that aspect of the experience.
The reason I took away a star is three out of the four of us got the juice pairing and they were $92 each. For such a price we expected the most delicious drinks we've ever tasted and it was just not it. I think we got about four or five glasses of different juices and they were honestly just juice... Things that we could've made in our own blenders. I didn't think they complemented the meal or courses in any particular way And again at the price tag of $92 I just did not see the appeal or how that was justified.
My friend who got the alcoholic beverage pairing, was really pleased with his pairing and said that was definitely the way to go.
So I would still recommend this place as peak, fine dining, but I would recommend not getting the juice pairing because it really was not necessary. If you want to drink alcohol, then the alcoholic pairing might be worth it. Honestly, I still have a hard time saying it was worth the money but at the end of the day I really enjoyed my meal and the entire experience and I don't regret spending the money.
Such a unique dining experience! I enjoyed every course as well as the stories that were shared. The food was unlike anything I’ve had before, in a good way. I highly recommend Archipelago if you are wanting to try something different and don’t mind splurging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic in every way. Having dined at Noma, Gaggan and many other Michelin 3-star restaurants, I wish Archipelago could get its stars.
What makes visiting Archipelago special is the small atomosphere. They have bar seating for up to 8 people. Then a table which will take four. You feel cozy and open to talking to other guests. It has a similar vibe and setup if you have been to Ox in Reykjavik. You see everything prepared right before you, which is great to see the attention to detail.
My wife and I enjoyed the 5:30 p.m. seating, and the spring menu had just started. Each dish was on point, but the juice pairing with each dish stood out. I highly recommend that one person in your party get the juice pairing and the other the wine pairing.
Before each dish was served, a story was told about its connection to a historical figure in the Filipino community in the Seattle area. It is a lovely way to connect food to the local community.
Finally, a goodbye dessert was given, a fantastic donut to go with your morning coffee. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holy smokes. Phenomenal. Don’t skip on the juice pairing. The team is exceptionally kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just absolutely beyond special in every way! I left 30 minutes ago and am so filled with love and gratitude for that entire experience. Not only was the food delicious, but it was prepared and served with deep respect, levity, and warmth. One cannot help but smile and feel appreciative of the cultural heritage Archipelago is bringing to dining. What a fun night out!! And that’s really saying something considering that I dined solo and in tears due to breaking up with my boyfriend just before this. Archipelago - you made a lasting impression on my heart, soul, and palette. Thank you so much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unbelievable 5-stsr dining experience. Among the finest meals I have ever had. They will tailor the menu and portions to your needs. Incredible experience. A must for foodies.
We went to Archipelago on a weekday for dinner, it was definitely special. All the dishes here were full of creativity and presented aesthetic. Combinations of various ingredients and spices brought out the unique texture and tastes, especially a plate called Salvador Del Fierro. We didn't expect the savory sauce mixed with rich chocolate and spice balanced well with prawns and vegetables. We enjoyed hearing all the historical stories and inspirations behind each creative dish. As for the price, it's surely on the expensive side, but for the special occasion, this restaurant is a good option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Even with all the favorable reviews and accolades, I chose to dine in Archipelago with cautiousness and skepticism. I had a joyful, positive and meaningful dining experience. From the storytelling > food > service > ambiance, everything was done very thoughtfully. A big “Bravo” to the entire Archipelago team for reminding us the journey and contributions of our early PNW Filipino immigrants. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed our experience at Archepelago. The service, attention to detail, food and wine pairings were excellent. The stories of Filipino history in Seattle added a nice touch that was really special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What stood out most to me was this is the first fine dining experience where I did not leave HUNGRY! They offered more of the main course, and then again more (which was a delicious steak and sides).
We traveled from FL to Seattle and found great reviews for this restaurant. Whenever we travel we seek out fine dining and unique dining experiences. We've been to different fine dining experiences all over the world and Archipelago and Aaron were by far the best we've had!
The food was incredible. The story was incredible. The staff was incredible. The entire experience was a memory we will cherish!
Thank you to Archipelago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, decent experience. Some great dishes, but also some that we found to be a bit sub-par.
Some dishes had a lot of potential, such as their ramen, but it didn’t quite have enough to it and was lacking a bit of substantive main flavor profile to the dish. Great texture, though.
Particularly the main course pork belly dish just didn’t seem to stand out much, which was a bummer considering we were all both very hungry still 6-7 courses deep.
The wine pairing was solid, but not great.
I will say that the service is phenomenal and enjoyed the chefs!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
By far one of the best fine dining places I have been to. I booked this place for my husband's birthday. While making the bookings I had mentioned some dietary restrictions. Before the day of booking, I received messages from the restaurant asking more details about the restrictions and giving me options of possible replacements. I have never had a fine dining place reach out to me before like this. They are very punctual. Our reservation was at 08:30 pm and the doors opened exactly at that time. We were greeted by cordial, smiling faces of the servers who seated us in the cozy little set up. They reconfirmed the dietary restrictions with us. Every course was served to everyone in the place at the same time. We were given historical data bits about Filipino culture, businesses and what inspired the dish being served to us. We were told the best way to enjoy the dishes which we appreciated very much. The staff was very engaged, we could see the food being prepared in front of us, and I loved the culinary delights with the sides of history.
The most astonishing thing for me was, before the last course they played a little game to check how well our appetite was served before dessert was to be brought in. They served that last course based on the the number chosen by the guests from 1(still very hungry) - 5 ( I am full) and adjusted the last course accordingly. They offered second helpings of the last course if anyone wanted!! I have never seen such homestyle caring of the guests in any other fine dining place before!!
Very very enjoyable experience. The food is DELICIOUS.. I enjoyed every morsel but if I had to choose I would say the dessert ( purple potato brownie and pumpkin seed ice-cream was heavenly)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Archipelago did an amazing job for us to experience what a thoughtful and intentional dining experience should and could be.
First off it is a five star price but it came with five star food, service and experience.
My husband has a long list of dietary requirements, we have high end restaurants claimed they could accommodate but it was disappointing. What he ended up eating was a lesser menu, not an equal alternative.
Archipelago adapted what needed to be done and gave him an equal menu, he did not miss out anything. Ingredients they switched over was impressive and they did not just choose cheaper ingredients, they went all out for him. We were all floored by the effort and appreciated the work it would taken to add this adapted menu for my husband.
THANK YOU Archipelago team. The 2024 Winter Menu was a memorable, tasty and wonderful feast. We will remember it for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a unique experience; Filipino dishes using local ingredients. I admire the creativity and flavor testing with the dishes, also highlighting their history and cultural representation, respectively. We opted for the juice pairing and it was unlike anything we've had before! The setting is also intimate, which made it feel cozy. Though I have to say, from someone who has experienced elaborate tasting menus in the past in the PNW, (e.g. The Herb Farm, Restaurant Beck), Archipelago could definitely improve and expand the food offering (portion-wise) for the hefty price you pay; we left wanting more. Overall, I highly recommend to try Archipelago at least once or save it for special occasions. Lastly, Chef Aaron and the whole team made the experience truly remarkable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The atmosphere was very welcoming. We had the vegetarian tasting menu and everything was fantastic. I also really enjoyed the wine pairings with each course. It was a unique experience. Will definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Archipelago is a whole dining experience and not just a meal.
Food - I think there were a total of 12+ courses and every course had a story behind it. I loved the unique plating and the flavors all melted very nicely together. They were all very unique ingredients that were seasonal and fresh and used to its best ability. I can't say I have seen these combinations elsewhere before. I just appreciated and was impressed by the creativity and the unique nature of each course. I also appreciate that for one of the courses. The chef asked us how full we were and based on the number that we gave he gave us more to eat. I really liked this because sometimes you walk away from a fine dining restaurant hungry and that is not acceptable. Even though he gave us more to eat based on the numbers we gave, some of us regretted not giving indication that we wanted to eat more, but that was OK because the chef had prepared even more food and gave us plenty more to eat and really filled our bellies before the dessert courses hit.
Atmosphere - since they only take small groups, it was a very intimate setting. I was in a group of four and we were the only group of four while everybody else was either one or two. Since it was such a small space I feel like we got a lot of attention from all the servers. They always kept our drinks full and delivered the dishes at the same time to our table. This is fine dining at its best. Service overall was just spectacular. They also added the unique aspect of storytelling to the dishes. Some of the dishes came with a little picture slide or a little history lesson and I really enjoyed that aspect of the experience.
The reason I took away a star is three out of the four of us got the juice pairing and they were $92 each. For such a price we expected the most delicious drinks we've ever tasted and it was just not it. I think we got about four or five glasses of different juices and they were honestly just juice... Things that we could've made in our own blenders. I didn't think they complemented the meal or courses in any particular way And again at the price tag of $92 I just did not see the appeal or how that was justified.
My friend who got the alcoholic beverage pairing, was really pleased with his pairing and said that was definitely the way to go.
So I would still recommend this place as peak, fine dining, but I would recommend not getting the juice pairing because it really was not necessary. If you want to drink alcohol, then the alcoholic pairing might be worth it. Honestly, I still have a hard time saying it was worth the money but at the end of the day I really enjoyed my meal and the entire experience and I don't regret spending the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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