We had such a fantastic time during the “Fire and Ice” tasting! The service was exceptional—every staff member we interacted with was knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely fun to be around. They went above and beyond to make the experience special, especially as we were celebrating my friend's 50th birthday. It truly made the night unforgettable.
Jason
Stood there waiting by the sign to get seated as multiple employees came by and didn't acknowledge us. Finally said something to the gal who was seating other people but she just said to wait and that she wasn't the host, despite seating other tables. Got sat took forever to get our drinks especially the second one. This is a place where the waiter takes the order and everyone else just drops stuff at your table. Literally as it comes out so my wife got her meal without the accompanying sauce. I waited 10 more minutes then my dish was delivered, it's just so poor of service especially for the prices. Nobody checks to see if you need anything until you flag them down. Duck Gnocchi was flavorless, usually duck is a strong dish, nope this was horrible. The pear salad was good and the pork belly was average. I will never go back, too many other options in the city literally within a block to choose this place again.
darcy
The service was extremely slow. We waited twenty minutes to get water. The dinner was another 40 minutes and we had told them we had a show. The 20% gratuity was an insult. The food is way over priced.
Tricia
The staff were amazing! I was behind a 10 top so my entre took a little longer than normal. Even though this was not an issue for me, it concerned the staff and they continued to check in with me, apologized numerous times for the delay. The food and drinks were wonderful, and perfectly priced for the quality! Rider and hotel Theodore are now my go to when I'm in Seattle! Thank you for making my weekend away even more perfect!
Agnes
We had a wonderful experience, the food was delicious however it was a bit pricey. But would still recommend Rider.
Ian
Food was excellent. The Chilean sea bass was cooked perfectly. Gnocchi with duck sausage was fantastic. Tender and the gnocchi eas perfect. Service was attentive
josh
Rider used to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Every dish, from its specialty bread rolls to its creative desserts, was excellent. We had a regular waiter who was phenomenal. We loved going and it was our must-go-to dining spot for before theatre shows in Seattle. Unfortunately, the quality has never returned since the pandemic. The is is our third trip to Rider since 2021 and each time has been unimpressive, but this weekend's visit was especially disappointing. The oysters were poorly shucked...literally 10 of the 12 had bits of shell in every bite. The mignonette and cocktail sauce with the oysters tasted like there were not made fresh. Our favorite bread rolls are no longer offered. The $40 specialty house gnocchi was overdone...mushy even...the dish was not hot when it arrived at the table, and the portion was small...what I'd expect for an appetizer, not a main with that price. The autumn squash $ brown butter soup was delicious, but again arrived warm, not hot. Our server genuinely tried his best, but it was clear that the restaurant appeared understaffed...our drinks arrived after we had already finished the entrees. The restaurant also apparently no longer served espresso after 6pm. Again...nothing was bad. But for a $275 meal for two we have high expectations from a restaurant that we used to adore and we came away disappointed, knowing we won't return.
Louis
The food was delicious and presented well. Our server and the hostess were very friendly and helpful. We ate in the bar which has a cool vibe. The price of the food was about 20% higher than comparable big city downtown restaurants.
Sofia A.
Our server and wait staff were excellent! The food was good but a little on the pricey side. Braised short ribs with risotto was excellent; steak frites not as ornate as one might expect for the cost. The ambiance was fun and it always smelled like a really delicious barbecue! Mocktails were unique though I was a little surprised that one of them tasted so vinegary. Lighting and temperature, cleanliness and design were all fantastic.
Darrin
The 20% thing not cool ....then having waitress say its only for kitchen staff.......wont be back
We had dinner here the first night we were in Seattle, staying at the adjacent Hotel Theodore, and had such a great time and wonderful food that we ate there all 3 nights of our stay! The meats and seafood off the wood fired grill were perfectly cooked and juicy. Side dishes complemented the main entree and the oysters were to die for! Our server, Jonesie, was a delight! Not only was he engaging to talk to, his wine recommendations were spot on! We truly enjoyed our time at Rider and will definitely return on our next visit to Seattle!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theresa
This place was amazing! Our first time to Seattle..so just picked it because it was close to our hotel. I got the Chilean sea bass and my boyfriend got the filet mignon and Calamari for appetizer..the best dinner we’ve had in years! Our server Farrah was also awesome! A definite must try if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Lusa
Just okay. Scallops I was served were raw, while they were replaced, our meal and experience was ruined… and I was still charged for the entirety of the meal. No attempt to make it right by the staff, no apologies.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
ryan osten
Do not recommend. They charged us extra for bread even after admitting they forgot to serve the correct amount with the dip. Stingy, poor service and salads were not great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
seamonstersknit
I've only come here during conventions in downtown Seattle. It's on the expensive side, but I know that I'm receiving excellent service and fantastic food.
We had such a fantastic time during the “Fire and Ice” tasting! The service was exceptional—every staff member we interacted with was knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely fun to be around. They went above and beyond to make the experience special, especially as we were celebrating my friend's 50th birthday. It truly made the night unforgettable.
Stood there waiting by the sign to get seated as multiple employees came by and didn't acknowledge us. Finally said something to the gal who was seating other people but she just said to wait and that she wasn't the host, despite seating other tables. Got sat took forever to get our drinks especially the second one. This is a place where the waiter takes the order and everyone else just drops stuff at your table. Literally as it comes out so my wife got her meal without the accompanying sauce. I waited 10 more minutes then my dish was delivered, it's just so poor of service especially for the prices. Nobody checks to see if you need anything until you flag them down. Duck Gnocchi was flavorless, usually duck is a strong dish, nope this was horrible. The pear salad was good and the pork belly was average. I will never go back, too many other options in the city literally within a block to choose this place again.
The service was extremely slow. We waited twenty minutes to get water. The dinner was another 40 minutes and we had told them we had a show. The 20% gratuity was an insult. The food is way over priced.
The staff were amazing! I was behind a 10 top so my entre took a little longer than normal. Even though this was not an issue for me, it concerned the staff and they continued to check in with me, apologized numerous times for the delay. The food and drinks were wonderful, and perfectly priced for the quality! Rider and hotel Theodore are now my go to when I'm in Seattle! Thank you for making my weekend away even more perfect!
We had a wonderful experience, the food was delicious however it was a bit pricey. But would still recommend Rider.
Food was excellent. The Chilean sea bass was cooked perfectly. Gnocchi with duck sausage was fantastic. Tender and the gnocchi eas perfect. Service was attentive
Rider used to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Every dish, from its specialty bread rolls to its creative desserts, was excellent. We had a regular waiter who was phenomenal. We loved going and it was our must-go-to dining spot for before theatre shows in Seattle. Unfortunately, the quality has never returned since the pandemic. The is is our third trip to Rider since 2021 and each time has been unimpressive, but this weekend's visit was especially disappointing. The oysters were poorly shucked...literally 10 of the 12 had bits of shell in every bite. The mignonette and cocktail sauce with the oysters tasted like there were not made fresh. Our favorite bread rolls are no longer offered. The $40 specialty house gnocchi was overdone...mushy even...the dish was not hot when it arrived at the table, and the portion was small...what I'd expect for an appetizer, not a main with that price. The autumn squash $ brown butter soup was delicious, but again arrived warm, not hot. Our server genuinely tried his best, but it was clear that the restaurant appeared understaffed...our drinks arrived after we had already finished the entrees. The restaurant also apparently no longer served espresso after 6pm. Again...nothing was bad. But for a $275 meal for two we have high expectations from a restaurant that we used to adore and we came away disappointed, knowing we won't return.
The food was delicious and presented well. Our server and the hostess were very friendly and helpful. We ate in the bar which has a cool vibe. The price of the food was about 20% higher than comparable big city downtown restaurants.
Our server and wait staff were excellent! The food was good but a little on the pricey side. Braised short ribs with risotto was excellent; steak frites not as ornate as one might expect for the cost. The ambiance was fun and it always smelled like a really delicious barbecue! Mocktails were unique though I was a little surprised that one of them tasted so vinegary. Lighting and temperature, cleanliness and design were all fantastic.
The 20% thing not cool ....then having waitress say its only for kitchen staff.......wont be back
Restaurantji Recommends
We had dinner here the first night we were in Seattle, staying at the adjacent Hotel Theodore, and had such a great time and wonderful food that we ate there all 3 nights of our stay! The meats and seafood off the wood fired grill were perfectly cooked and juicy. Side dishes complemented the main entree and the oysters were to die for! Our server, Jonesie, was a delight! Not only was he engaging to talk to, his wine recommendations were spot on! We truly enjoyed our time at Rider and will definitely return on our next visit to Seattle!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was amazing! Our first time to Seattle..so just picked it because it was close to our hotel. I got the Chilean sea bass and my boyfriend got the filet mignon and Calamari for appetizer..the best dinner we’ve had in years! Our server Farrah was also awesome! A definite must try if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just okay. Scallops I was served were raw, while they were replaced, our meal and experience was ruined… and I was still charged for the entirety of the meal. No attempt to make it right by the staff, no apologies.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Do not recommend. They charged us extra for bread even after admitting they forgot to serve the correct amount with the dip. Stingy, poor service and salads were not great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
I've only come here during conventions in downtown Seattle. It's on the expensive side, but I know that I'm receiving excellent service and fantastic food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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