We had an excellent experience at the chef’s counter! Inventive delicious food with excellent service. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Price
Fantastic experience in May! Enjoyed the ambiance, the food, and the staff! I had the privilege to sit at the bar and interact with the chefs and the owner. The food and Washington wine pairings were fantastic. The attention to detail regarding the menu and flower bouquet were nice touches, which you don’t see at other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Herakles Li
Celebrated a birthday here and cannot recommend enough! From beginning to end it was an absolutely wonderful and charming experience. No other restaurant has ever opened the evening with a poem and flower arrangement to start the night and a warmed coat to wrap it up.
We thought the food was unique and highly creative and appreciated how seasonal and locally focused they were, I don't think I have ever had such a wide and varied array of mushroom focused dishes served in a single meal before. We really enjoyed the attention to detail and fun extra surprises and treats they planned for us. Their wine selection was small but well curated as we really loved the glass we were served.
Some of our favorite courses included this cauliflower mushroom pasta where the mushroom was the pasta noodles and also the trio of small bites which included a scallop, dungeness crab bite, and a cone with mushroom inside. We also had multiple desserts including a porcini ice cream and a lychee cotton candy treat with pop rocks and chocolate inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nemthel
My favorite tasting menu spot in Seattle. And the best mocktail pairings I've tried so far! (Shout-out Miles, very entertaining explanations of the delicious drinks he mixed).
We were greeted at the door with our choice of a hot cider or mulled wine to warm up from the cool weather outside (both very tasty), and our host Lindsey was so kind and welcoming, as if we hadn't shown up 20 minutes late.
After being handed a small bouquet and a cute poem written by one of the staff, we were quickly caught up on courses, and Kit came over to explain what we had in front of us so we didn't miss out.
For a tasting menu, I'm happy if I actively like at least two or three courses, since what I'm really seeking is novelty and a pleasant way to pass the evening... but at Surrell, most every dish was straight up my alley. Even what few items weren't my favorite were never boring, and I was constantly entertained and delighted both by the flavors and presentation of the dishes.
There were two (and a half) desert courses, both very creative and incredibly good. They finished us off with the unofficial last bites, I think little cotton candy-coated dark chocolate morsels (with pop rocks inside!?), as a thank you gift -- along with a little gift bag containing two bags of granola, a handwritten card, and a menu of what we ate.
I absolutely loved the aesthetic: dark teal and wood tones, with soft low lighting, bookshelves, and forest-themed decor created by the owner and his mom.
It was very quiet and peaceful inside, despite a full house with every table taken. The bar seating was very comfortable, and it was fun to watch the chefs prepare every dish, really adding to the anticipation. We were surprised by how calm it seemed in the kitchen too, though they produced the many dishes very efficiently, and the pacing of courses was perfect.
We got lucky and managed to find residential street parking nearby, but you might want to grab an uber if you don't want to risk a bit of a walk.
We will definitely be repeat customers here, I highly recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandar Chitale
I visited this place for business dinner. The ambiance immediately set a sophisticated and comfortable tone. The decor is thoughtfully executed, providing an atmosphere that is both high-end and conducive to private conversation. The service was exceptional—attentive yet discreet. Regarding the food, the quality was superb. Every dish served was expertly prepared, presented beautifully, explained well and tasted fantastic.
What truly elevated the experience was the wine selection. Not only was the list diverse and well-curated, but I was genuinely impressed by their deliberate commitment to showcasing and supporting local or regional vintners and producers.
Highly recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stella Z
I can see chef really want to make it a fine dining restaurant, but a lack of premium ingredients, poor flavor execution, and small portion made it not a worthy visit for me. I have been to many fine dining restaurants around the world, and this is the only time I felt so unsatisfied that I went straight to another restaurant for a second dinner. Many dishes were quite salty. I had lumps of cheese in my plate that were supposed to be shredded. There were also bread crumps that were so hard it felt like a piece of sand when I was chewing it. Even at the 3 star Michelin restaurants, it’s not uncommon to find a dish or two that I didn’t enjoy, but here I was disappointed with almost every dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Savannah T
This feedback is unrelated to the dining experience at Surrell, but pertains to the poor communication I've experienced with Harry Crutcher, who handles private event inquiries.
I submitted a request form for a private event and promptly responded to Harry’s initial email confirming interest in my preferred date. He asked for a good time to schedule a phone call, and I replied within half a day with my availability. I didn’t hear back, so I followed up the next day via email and also called the restaurant. Four days later, I finally received a reply—simply asking to confirm an alternate date I had already listed in my original request form, with a note that more information was needed to proceed.
I responded to that email within the hour, and now three days have passed with no further communication.
It should not take a full week just to confirm availability, especially considering the requested date is less than two months away. This lack of timely follow-up has made the planning process unnecessarily difficult.
Service: 1
Sarah Rogers
Aaron and the team at Surrell are fantastic! We had a 25-person private reception in the back outdoor patio area, and from the beautiful space to the delicious food, it was a truly special experience. Aaron accommodated our requests for some customizations in decor, and took into account all of our food and dietary restrictions beautifully. Even though Surrell specializes in multi-course tasting menus, we chose to do a family-style dinner and it worked out perfectly. Our guests absolutely loved every dish (especially the hors d'oeuvres!), and we appreciate how attentive and friendly the staff were throughout the night. Harry was our main bartender/server and he was wonderful. Thank you again Aaron and team for such an amazing evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Callista Faustine
Everything is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G K
Such a special place. Had the full tasting menu and mocktail pairing and everything was great. So many unique little bites that add up to a real culinary adventure. Biggest highlights were the waygu tartar , savory mushroom macaron, and fresh corn polenta. Incredible spread of unique mocktails that were all different and interesting (though I also tried a few of their wines which are all Washington ones and excellent as well). They treat you to a nice welcome drink and farewell coffee/tea, and really make you feel welcome in their small space. Not cheap but worth every penny for a special occasion
Absolutely Fantastic Chefs dinner! We've eaten at Tasting menus and Michellin Rated restraunts all over the world and this definitely deserves an Honorable Mention! 20/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RRL
Surrell is a special place in Seattle. Aaron is a chef to seek out. Great good.. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Katsutani
What a fantastic experience. The tasting menu was delicious and just the right amount of food so you leave perfectly content. Every detail of the experience is thoughtful and genuine. The wine pairing was absolutely outstanding - highly recommend. Chefs table is worth it if you’re looking for more interaction with the chef (which we were) and made the night even more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Puja Gandhi
This place was a cool experience I had never eaten at a fixed menu restaurant of this nature and while the service and ambiance was amazing, I kind of left feeling underwhelmed by the food. The food is interesting, plated well, but I can't say I actually enjoyed the taste of much of it (which is surprising for a $300 meal). Every bite was confusing to my palate, there was ice cream in my salad for example, and a lot of the bites were overly salty to me. It was a wonderful birthday present from my partner and I'm grateful for the experience, but as a vegetarian I feel like the food was just not it --call me a basic B 🤷🏽♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
James B
To give Surrel anything less than 5 stars is a complete disservice to the restaurant. This was without a doubt, the best dining experience of my life. The food was exciting, flavorful and perfectly presented. Wait staff were knowledgable, attentive without being pretentious. Chef is personable, passionate and gave us an incredible dining experience. This is hands down the best fine dining experience in Seattle.
We had an excellent experience at the chef’s counter! Inventive delicious food with excellent service. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic experience in May! Enjoyed the ambiance, the food, and the staff! I had the privilege to sit at the bar and interact with the chefs and the owner. The food and Washington wine pairings were fantastic. The attention to detail regarding the menu and flower bouquet were nice touches, which you don’t see at other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated a birthday here and cannot recommend enough! From beginning to end it was an absolutely wonderful and charming experience. No other restaurant has ever opened the evening with a poem and flower arrangement to start the night and a warmed coat to wrap it up.
We thought the food was unique and highly creative and appreciated how seasonal and locally focused they were, I don't think I have ever had such a wide and varied array of mushroom focused dishes served in a single meal before. We really enjoyed the attention to detail and fun extra surprises and treats they planned for us. Their wine selection was small but well curated as we really loved the glass we were served.
Some of our favorite courses included this cauliflower mushroom pasta where the mushroom was the pasta noodles and also the trio of small bites which included a scallop, dungeness crab bite, and a cone with mushroom inside. We also had multiple desserts including a porcini ice cream and a lychee cotton candy treat with pop rocks and chocolate inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite tasting menu spot in Seattle. And the best mocktail pairings I've tried so far! (Shout-out Miles, very entertaining explanations of the delicious drinks he mixed).
We were greeted at the door with our choice of a hot cider or mulled wine to warm up from the cool weather outside (both very tasty), and our host Lindsey was so kind and welcoming, as if we hadn't shown up 20 minutes late.
After being handed a small bouquet and a cute poem written by one of the staff, we were quickly caught up on courses, and Kit came over to explain what we had in front of us so we didn't miss out.
For a tasting menu, I'm happy if I actively like at least two or three courses, since what I'm really seeking is novelty and a pleasant way to pass the evening... but at Surrell, most every dish was straight up my alley. Even what few items weren't my favorite were never boring, and I was constantly entertained and delighted both by the flavors and presentation of the dishes.
There were two (and a half) desert courses, both very creative and incredibly good. They finished us off with the unofficial last bites, I think little cotton candy-coated dark chocolate morsels (with pop rocks inside!?), as a thank you gift -- along with a little gift bag containing two bags of granola, a handwritten card, and a menu of what we ate.
I absolutely loved the aesthetic: dark teal and wood tones, with soft low lighting, bookshelves, and forest-themed decor created by the owner and his mom.
It was very quiet and peaceful inside, despite a full house with every table taken. The bar seating was very comfortable, and it was fun to watch the chefs prepare every dish, really adding to the anticipation. We were surprised by how calm it seemed in the kitchen too, though they produced the many dishes very efficiently, and the pacing of courses was perfect.
We got lucky and managed to find residential street parking nearby, but you might want to grab an uber if you don't want to risk a bit of a walk.
We will definitely be repeat customers here, I highly recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this place for business dinner. The ambiance immediately set a sophisticated and comfortable tone. The decor is thoughtfully executed, providing an atmosphere that is both high-end and conducive to private conversation. The service was exceptional—attentive yet discreet. Regarding the food, the quality was superb. Every dish served was expertly prepared, presented beautifully, explained well and tasted fantastic.
What truly elevated the experience was the wine selection. Not only was the list diverse and well-curated, but I was genuinely impressed by their deliberate commitment to showcasing and supporting local or regional vintners and producers.
Highly recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can see chef really want to make it a fine dining restaurant, but a lack of premium ingredients, poor flavor execution, and small portion made it not a worthy visit for me. I have been to many fine dining restaurants around the world, and this is the only time I felt so unsatisfied that I went straight to another restaurant for a second dinner. Many dishes were quite salty. I had lumps of cheese in my plate that were supposed to be shredded. There were also bread crumps that were so hard it felt like a piece of sand when I was chewing it. Even at the 3 star Michelin restaurants, it’s not uncommon to find a dish or two that I didn’t enjoy, but here I was disappointed with almost every dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
This feedback is unrelated to the dining experience at Surrell, but pertains to the poor communication I've experienced with Harry Crutcher, who handles private event inquiries.
I submitted a request form for a private event and promptly responded to Harry’s initial email confirming interest in my preferred date. He asked for a good time to schedule a phone call, and I replied within half a day with my availability. I didn’t hear back, so I followed up the next day via email and also called the restaurant. Four days later, I finally received a reply—simply asking to confirm an alternate date I had already listed in my original request form, with a note that more information was needed to proceed.
I responded to that email within the hour, and now three days have passed with no further communication.
It should not take a full week just to confirm availability, especially considering the requested date is less than two months away. This lack of timely follow-up has made the planning process unnecessarily difficult.
Service: 1
Aaron and the team at Surrell are fantastic! We had a 25-person private reception in the back outdoor patio area, and from the beautiful space to the delicious food, it was a truly special experience. Aaron accommodated our requests for some customizations in decor, and took into account all of our food and dietary restrictions beautifully. Even though Surrell specializes in multi-course tasting menus, we chose to do a family-style dinner and it worked out perfectly. Our guests absolutely loved every dish (especially the hors d'oeuvres!), and we appreciate how attentive and friendly the staff were throughout the night. Harry was our main bartender/server and he was wonderful. Thank you again Aaron and team for such an amazing evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a special place. Had the full tasting menu and mocktail pairing and everything was great. So many unique little bites that add up to a real culinary adventure. Biggest highlights were the waygu tartar , savory mushroom macaron, and fresh corn polenta. Incredible spread of unique mocktails that were all different and interesting (though I also tried a few of their wines which are all Washington ones and excellent as well). They treat you to a nice welcome drink and farewell coffee/tea, and really make you feel welcome in their small space. Not cheap but worth every penny for a special occasion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely Fantastic Chefs dinner!
We've eaten at Tasting menus and Michellin Rated restraunts all over the world and this definitely deserves an Honorable Mention!
20/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surrell is a special place in Seattle. Aaron is a chef to seek out. Great good.. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a fantastic experience. The tasting menu was delicious and just the right amount of food so you leave perfectly content. Every detail of the experience is thoughtful and genuine. The wine pairing was absolutely outstanding - highly recommend. Chefs table is worth it if you’re looking for more interaction with the chef (which we were) and made the night even more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was a cool experience I had never eaten at a fixed menu restaurant of this nature and while the service and ambiance was amazing, I kind of left feeling underwhelmed by the food. The food is interesting, plated well, but I can't say I actually enjoyed the taste of much of it (which is surprising for a $300 meal). Every bite was confusing to my palate, there was ice cream in my salad for example, and a lot of the bites were overly salty to me. It was a wonderful birthday present from my partner and I'm grateful for the experience, but as a vegetarian I feel like the food was just not it --call me a basic B 🤷🏽♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
To give Surrel anything less than 5 stars is a complete disservice to the restaurant. This was without a doubt, the best dining experience of my life. The food was exciting, flavorful and perfectly presented. Wait staff were knowledgable, attentive without being pretentious. Chef is personable, passionate and gave us an incredible dining experience. This is hands down the best fine dining experience in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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