RIDER - Seattle (WA)

5 /5 BreeAnna Lasher: Great brunch! The White House breakfast and the pancake were both delicious! Taylor was a great waiter and recommended a great drink for me! The potatoes were so crispy and lovely. Will come back again!

5 /5 T Thomas: Came here for dinner and Ben and Lexus were great! Had a good time chatting and enjoying the environment. We had several drinks and all of them were good, they had great suggestions. We started with Calamari, Clams and Mussels which were incredible! Our dinner was good as well and the fingering potatoes served with the entrees are incredible and crispy. Only issue was my steak being well, well done and I ordered it medium rare. I did ask if it was put in as medium rare and he agreed it wasn’t. He offered to remake it however I didn’t want to waste it and it was okay to eat, still had flavor and they helped me out with it. Things happen and it was handled very well so I wouldn’t hold it against them at all. Great time spent here and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here!!

4 /5 KG: This restaurant is located right on the ground floor of Hotel Theodore, which makes it super convenient if you’re staying there. We decided to stop by right after checking in since their happy hour was going on, and glad we did! We sat at the bar where Ben, the bartender, took great care of us. He was attentive, full of recommendations, and even shared a few local tips on what to do around town. The restaurant has that open-kitchen concept, which adds a nice lively touch. Their happy hour runs daily from 2 PM – 6 PM, and here’s what we tried: Smoked Salmon Fish Dip with Sourdough Bread – absolutely delicious! Smoky, savory, with just the right amount. Oysters on the Half Shell – fresh and local, can’t go wrong there. Manhattan – my boyfriend’s drink of choice. Paloma – my pick, refreshing and well-made. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I even managed to get some work done while enjoying my drink. I chatted with a friendly local sitting next to me who gave more nightlife recommendations (Seattle folks are seriously the nicest!). Overall, Rider is a great place to unwind, enjoy good food and drinks, and soak in that welcoming Seattle vibe, especially convenient if you’re a guest at the hotel.

4 /5 Clover Connections: $30 for undercooked pasta and was underwhelmed by the little bits of lamb in the red sauce, which was extremely tasty but not enough of it. Should have been served with a little pot of more sauce. I was too concerned about embarrassing my date to say something about the undercooked pasta. I had a few bites and scraped out the little bits of lamb and sauce and went away hungry. The server was amazing however. As was the glass of wine. Loved the way they served the raw oysters, on a metal container of ice. Beautiful decor with the subway tiles and metal. We came back for dessert at the bar which was lovely.

5 /5 Sam: This is a great place to visit after work. The food is great and the service is awesome. I get that it can be on the pricey side but the food quality makes up for it. Highly recommend for a special experience.