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12/04/2008 Posted by kiannpepper

Wowzah! So yum I had to write! Can't believe the doofus who complained about the leaves! I LOVED the leaves on the floor, and the sassy idiosyncratic decor here: there's obviously a free spirit in charge. I was at the Pink Door twice in the past month, and both times had the most divine food, accompanied one night with a hella tight band of 3 guys playing retro mod music and the next time with pretty strippers taking it all (not quite) off! The new old chef chef has put a wonderful new gloss on the already delicious menu at our standby for a fabulous night out, The Pink! Oh my stars, the succulent fish we ate! A wild mushroom pasta with a touch of cream was like, well, I never wanted it to end. Have you tasted that Bagna Cauda appetizer, fresh veggies you dip in this yummy warm sauce? My mouth waters just thinking about it! What about those absolutely pristine oysters on the half with the iced pink peppercorn vinagrette? My all time favorite is their Bolognaise sauce, just like a trip to Italy on a plate. They now also have a fixed price 4 course menu that, even though I didn't try it, looks like a great deal, especially with a group. The place is sparkle-y, bubbling with romance and gaiety. Lots of fancy cocktails traveling by, and desserts to wallow in like a magic pumpkin cheesecake that turned my man into a swooning prince! The wait-staff, although busy bees, are always darling and helpful. And they are all just as interesting-looking as the place, very individual artsy types. Hey, you sad people who think you need it all to be predictable, LIVE a little on the warm side, and check out this grand dame of Seattle fun (they just celebrated 27 years! How many places in Seattle can say that?), our still favorite place to get cozy or meet a group.

Pros: Super fun and thrilling!

Cons: It's busy, and lots of noise, not for grumpy types

11/06/2008 Posted by look2000

Not only was the waitstaff rude but the food was over price. I had the mushroom pasta and it was like a salt lick. I don't know how the pink door has made it this long in business. Don't have the whole fish it is inconsistent and old tasting. Which is amazing they are in the market. And don't even look at the plates the food is served on there is a reason the lights are low. And I guess that if there are leaves on the floor then no one knows the floor is dirty. They should close and open something better and a better value in that place.

Pros: you can throw your trash on the floor

Cons: you can get treated badly by kids in high school

09/07/2008 Posted by letdowninseattle

I am a world traveler and never in my life have I been treated with such lack of respect. It was my Bachelorette Party and we were out to have a good time. From the moment we walked in we were treated horribly. The hostess was extremely rude. The waiter was slow with service, and had a bad attitude. At one point my friend asked for more water and he said "You have some in your glass but I will get you more if you want." At the end of the meal I was so disappointed that I asked for the manager (something I never do) and she did not even seem the slightest bit concerned about our poor experience. All we wanted was an apology, something we never got. I was so extremely upset I even spoke to the owner of the restaurant. She blamed me for letting their poor service and attitude ruin my night. I have never been so angry and disappointed in a restaurant in my entire life. And to top it all of the food is not even worth the price you pay for it. Do yourself a favor and eat at the many other restaurants in Seattle that have better food, a better attitude, and much much better service!

Pros: None

Cons: Poor Service, Bad Attitude, Mediocre Food

02/10/2008 Posted by WABrian

This restaurant was amazing. The food was all very good. Four of us came in on a Saturday night and were able to be seated withing about 5 minutes. They offered tasty drinks, quick service and great food. The Tenderloin of Wild Boar was very tasty. The only thing I would recommend is to make a reservation, at least a week in advance if you want to be guaranteed a seat. If you are looking for a unique, restaurant in Seattle, this is a must try.

01/21/2008 Posted by thebadmona

I was in Seattle on business and a mixed goup of 8 of us decided toget some dinner. I had seen the "pink door" - yes, it's really pink - on our way to dinner a previous night and thought that it was some type of club that catered to men and was not sure I wanted to go. Once I got past the pink door, the experience was fabulous! the receptionist, was aloor but not rude but everyone else was just as friendly as they could be. Of course we went in with the idea that we were going to have a great time and so did. THe beet salad was exquisite and the lagasna was good. The portions were correctly sized (not so large you were wondering how to eat it all). The waiter that we had was very friendly with all of our group, as were all of the other patrons. I would *definately* go back!

Pros: Shows, service, and atmostphere

Cons: In an alley, has an actual pink door, parking is probably an issue (we walked).

10/28/2007 Posted by marcelo075

the place is really cool laid-back environment with a really fun stage area which hosts some really interesting amateur type events - they had an open mic when i was there that was pretty hilarious. There is an outside which is nice during a sunny day. he ventilation system next door however is a bit loud. The food was nothing to write about. But i still recommend it for the atmosphere and location.

Pros: Outdoor patio, view, atmosphere

Cons: average unexciting food

07/19/2007 Posted by cathie1950

On our recent trip to Seattle, my husband and I asked the man at the front desk of our hotel to recommend his favorite restaurant in Seattle. We wanted something special that the locals loved. He didn't hesitate and suggested The Pink Door. We were so grateful for his suggestion, because the meals were scrumptious, and the view was spectacular. The halibut appetizer was the most delicious fish that I have eaten in my life! The vegetarian lasagna was heavenly! The prawns, clams, and calamari in the tomato wine sauce were beyond yummy! Whenever you are in Seattle and at Pike Place Market, venture down Post Alley and enter in The Pink Door. You be delighted, just as we were!

Pros: Food, view, quaintness, local

Cons: sometimes too wet or cold to eat outside

06/13/2007 Posted by vbooth

I almost didn't go to this restaurant because of two or three recent negative reviews. I decided to drop by anyway to check the place out and look at the menu, see if the staff was really as rude as the reviewers reported. I am really glad that I decided to give it a chance, it was a truly superlative meal. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent across the board. I live in New Orleans and am pretty tough on restaurants. This is a good place. I don't know what happened to cause these other reviewers to walk out, not get their food on time, run into rude servers etc., but that was not my experience.

Pros: The lasagna was great, friendly helpful staff

Cons: none observed

05/18/2007 Posted by epiceye

Love this place. Try the lasagna can't be beat. Great atmosphere, good people. If you get a chance to sit up on the patio and eat outside your going to love it. And the dessert tray is necessary.

Pros: food

Cons: none

04/06/2007 Posted by kn316

It's an over-rated place with very slow service. We were there for almost an hour before we got to order our entrees. Then it took at least another 45 minutes before we got our food. The lasagna took so long that the waitress felt bad and it was on the house. Several of us had the cioppino, but I don't think any of us liked it. It was way too salty. The lamb porterhouse was decent, but the portion was too small to be worth over $20. The only positive thing is the view from the outdoor deck. We were there on a sunny evening and the water looked spectacular. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. I will not go back again.

Pros: Outdoor deck

Cons: Lousy food, over-priced, slow service