This is a great spot for great food! I loved everything they served! We tried multiple dishes. The baba ghanouj, potatoes, heirloom tomatoes and yogurt, all spectacular appetizers. I also loved the prawns from the grill! I would give this place a 9 out of 10 for unique yummy food! Loved it.
Stopped by here as I needed to be somewhere close by & this came up with fairly solid reviews. It was raining the day I went so I couldn’t sit outdoors, but I can tell it’d be a nice vibe. Overall the food was pretty good, the octopus was amazing with great flavor (some may say it has too much seasoning but I liked it) and the hangar steak was solid. I got it with a side of the chimichurri sauce which had a nice flavor profile. One thing I would make note of, as others have also mentioned, is the service. There wasn’t many people around & I was sitting at the bar, but it took a while for someone to come. I noticed another couple next to me that was waiting for a while after they arrived too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kelly Elaine Alexander
good food horrible service. why would they not seat us at 5pm in an empty restaurant
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Kate Thanel
Baba ganoush and muhammara were both excellent - perfectly smokey and the pickle hit the spot, and the right balance of spicy and tart respectively. Carrot margarita was great - not overly sweet. I'd order the kefta and ribs again and I'd try the cauliflower and the hummus next time.
Mixed veggies were grilled together on the skewer but not cut accordingly so they cooked unevenly - nicely toasted shishitos served next to disappointingly raw onion quarters. Potato sauce was surprisingly boring. The veggie dishes didn't stand up to the thoughtfully composed flavor-bomb meat appetizers.
Super family friendly service and our baby had a blast double fisting corn ribs :)
Jason Yee
I really think Ciudad is hidden gem in Seattle mostly because it's hidden in Georgetown. Their food is phenomenal, their staff are incredibly helpful (great attitude even when answering our dumb questions), and the restaurant has a hip street vibe to it. Street parking only.
The first thing you notice when you get there is the outdoor patio seating, an outdoor kitchen grill, and basically the lack of people. Don't worry, you're at the right place. The main dining area is being a steel door. Go through it and it'll feel like you're entering into a concrete greenhouse but without the humidity and greenery. Please wait to be seated.
Once seated, take your time to look over all that they offer. It's a fairly simple menu but that's how they can ensure it all tastes great!!
Here are my thoughts of what we had, in no particular order:
Fried sweet corn: this is some roasted, sweet goodness that are corn ribs. This isn't individual corn kernels but rather some of the cob is still attached to the corn. It all tastes naturally sweet! .... To the point where I even ate the cob (kinda tough and chewy but it still tasted sweet, and I don't mean like sugar sweet but genuinely sweet like how sweet corn should be). Apparently it's a popular choice and for good reason! The plating looks so inviting too! Great for sharing... Or all for yourself. I'm not judging.
Lamb ribs: wow, the ribs were tender. They pulled away from the bone fairly easy. Still juicy. Still yummy. The salad that sits on top of the ribs is refreshing and looks beautiful!
Grilled lamb and beef kofta: I thought it was ok but mostly because it has the consistency of a ground meat pattie. If that works for you then absolutely go for it!! They sit on a slightly tangy sauce and topped with a slightly vinegary salad. Presentation is great. Taste is even better.
Grilled prawns: the prawns were neutral in the sense that they're lightly spiced grilled prawns with lemon and mint. Can't go wrong!
Fao 34 octopus: I tend to want my seafood to do the flavor talking. In this case, the Moroccan chermoula (marinade/sauce) was overpowering (though to be fair, octopus and seafood flavors in general are naturally very subtle). But I'm not complaining; each person has their own preferences. The marinade was slightly spicy, slightly salty, and still great!
And the flat bread with dip: let me put it this way, we ordered it more than once and each time, the flat bread was warm and fluffy and still yummy. 'nough said.
Street parking only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie Lee
Decent food, the apps and steak was delicious however, the octopus was made with too much seasoning and not that great, very costly for just 2 people. Drinks are tasty but not strong
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
James Lippold
Very tasty food. Shareable Patatas really needs to be shared. Great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina Bolt
Really fun atmosphere and the food was good. My favorite was their flat bread and dips honestly they were all so tasty. Octopus was my favorite meat portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach Stoddard
Ain't what it used to be 😞
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
shortcake SS
This is a very nice establishment. The Patatas Bravas and Lamb Ribs were excellent.
We had a wonderful meal here. Lamb was AMAZING. Service was great too. Also, the atmosphere outside was wonderful. It is pricey though. $20+ per small plate really adds up. Will definitely return for special occasions, but be prepared to spend $50+ per person if you are hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Sander
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ndirangu Charles Waiyaki
Tastey & expensive small portions..exquisitely presented.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Easton McFerren
One of my new fav places in Seattle! Fresh, fun food and a great ambiance.
This is a great spot for great food! I loved everything they served! We tried multiple dishes. The baba ghanouj, potatoes, heirloom tomatoes and yogurt, all spectacular appetizers. I also loved the prawns from the grill! I would give this place a 9 out of 10 for unique yummy food! Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Yogurt, Hanger Steak, Flatbread \u0026 Baba Ghanoush dd
Stopped by here as I needed to be somewhere close by & this came up with fairly solid reviews. It was raining the day I went so I couldn’t sit outdoors, but I can tell it’d be a nice vibe. Overall the food was pretty good, the octopus was amazing with great flavor (some may say it has too much seasoning but I liked it) and the hangar steak was solid. I got it with a side of the chimichurri sauce which had a nice flavor profile. One thing I would make note of, as others have also mentioned, is the service. There wasn’t many people around & I was sitting at the bar, but it took a while for someone to come. I noticed another couple next to me that was waiting for a while after they arrived too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
good food horrible service. why would they not seat us at 5pm in an empty restaurant
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Baba ganoush and muhammara were both excellent - perfectly smokey and the pickle hit the spot, and the right balance of spicy and tart respectively. Carrot margarita was great - not overly sweet. I'd order the kefta and ribs again and I'd try the cauliflower and the hummus next time.
Mixed veggies were grilled together on the skewer but not cut accordingly so they cooked unevenly - nicely toasted shishitos served next to disappointingly raw onion quarters. Potato sauce was surprisingly boring. The veggie dishes didn't stand up to the thoughtfully composed flavor-bomb meat appetizers.
Super family friendly service and our baby had a blast double fisting corn ribs :)
I really think Ciudad is hidden gem in Seattle mostly because it's hidden in Georgetown. Their food is phenomenal, their staff are incredibly helpful (great attitude even when answering our dumb questions), and the restaurant has a hip street vibe to it. Street parking only.
The first thing you notice when you get there is the outdoor patio seating, an outdoor kitchen grill, and basically the lack of people. Don't worry, you're at the right place. The main dining area is being a steel door. Go through it and it'll feel like you're entering into a concrete greenhouse but without the humidity and greenery. Please wait to be seated.
Once seated, take your time to look over all that they offer. It's a fairly simple menu but that's how they can ensure it all tastes great!!
Here are my thoughts of what we had, in no particular order:
Fried sweet corn: this is some roasted, sweet goodness that are corn ribs. This isn't individual corn kernels but rather some of the cob is still attached to the corn. It all tastes naturally sweet! .... To the point where I even ate the cob (kinda tough and chewy but it still tasted sweet, and I don't mean like sugar sweet but genuinely sweet like how sweet corn should be). Apparently it's a popular choice and for good reason! The plating looks so inviting too! Great for sharing... Or all for yourself. I'm not judging.
Lamb ribs: wow, the ribs were tender. They pulled away from the bone fairly easy. Still juicy. Still yummy. The salad that sits on top of the ribs is refreshing and looks beautiful!
Grilled lamb and beef kofta: I thought it was ok but mostly because it has the consistency of a ground meat pattie. If that works for you then absolutely go for it!! They sit on a slightly tangy sauce and topped with a slightly vinegary salad. Presentation is great. Taste is even better.
Grilled prawns: the prawns were neutral in the sense that they're lightly spiced grilled prawns with lemon and mint. Can't go wrong!
Fao 34 octopus: I tend to want my seafood to do the flavor talking. In this case, the Moroccan chermoula (marinade/sauce) was overpowering (though to be fair, octopus and seafood flavors in general are naturally very subtle). But I'm not complaining; each person has their own preferences. The marinade was slightly spicy, slightly salty, and still great!
And the flat bread with dip: let me put it this way, we ordered it more than once and each time, the flat bread was warm and fluffy and still yummy. 'nough said.
Street parking only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent food, the apps and steak was delicious however, the octopus was made with too much seasoning and not that great, very costly for just 2 people. Drinks are tasty but not strong
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very tasty food. Shareable Patatas really needs to be shared. Great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really fun atmosphere and the food was good. My favorite was their flat bread and dips honestly they were all so tasty. Octopus was my favorite meat portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ain't what it used to be 😞
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This is a very nice establishment. The Patatas Bravas and Lamb Ribs were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a wonderful meal here. Lamb was AMAZING. Service was great too. Also, the atmosphere outside was wonderful. It is pricey though. $20+ per small plate really adds up. Will definitely return for special occasions, but be prepared to spend $50+ per person if you are hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tastey & expensive small portions..exquisitely presented.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
One of my new fav places in Seattle! Fresh, fun food and a great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The corn was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower dd, Grilled Octopus
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