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Joule Patio - Joule, Seattle, WA
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Joule

$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
22:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.

Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

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Executive chef: Rachel Yang

From the OpenTable editors: This neighbourhood charmer from multi-James Beard Award-nominated chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi is where you go for refined Korean steakhouse fare with a Pacific Northwestern twist. Dishes like Gochujang lamb adobo with green curry pea puree exemplify the wife-and-husband team’s bold flavours rooted in classic techniques. Watch them work from an open kitchen in the inviting space, complete with handmade wallpaper and communal seating that make every meal feel like a lively dinner party.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary Korean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 632-5685
  • Website
    http://www.joulerestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Joule can accommodate parties of up to 60 people for a seated dinner, and up to 100 for reception style. Depending on party size, budget, and/or occasion we have dining and buyout options for the dining room, bar, patio, and full restaurant.Food & drinks for all events will reflect food similar to that found on our menus. Food is available in several formats: family-style buffet, family-style seated, plated seated, or small bites/canape buffet. Please discuss which will work best for your event with our Event Manager. Menus can be determined ahead of time, or guests can allow Chefs Yang and Chirchi, and their crew, to determine a seasonal menu a few days before the event.
  • Location
    3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
  • Area
    Wallingford
  • Cross Street
    N 35 St
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot in the rear of the building. Street Parking is available as well, most has a 2 hour limit until 6pm. No meters.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Come Celebrate NYE 2024 With Us!

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Please join us on NYE as we celebrate the moments of 2024 and welcome in the possibilities of 2025 with a very special 5 course NYE dinner at Joule. Please visit www.joulerestaurant.com for the featured menu. **Vegetarian menu will be offered upon request. Please let us know when you are making the reservation. The reservation does NOT require prepayment. The credit card information is required to make the reservation only. Thank you!**
    Come Celebrate NYE 2024 With Us! photo

Menu

Starter

  • Scallion PancakeUS$14.00

    smoked salmon roe, crème fraiche

    • Bone MarrowUS$14.00

      spicy anchovy butter, leek

      Salad

      • Smoked TofuUS$12.00

        honshimeji confit, soy truffle vinaigrette

        Rice and Noodle

        • Spicy Rice CakeUS$18.00

          chorizo, pickled mustard green

          Vegetable

          • Chinese BroccoliUS$12.00

            walnut pesto

            Meat

            • "That" Short Rib Steak*US$28.00

              kalbi, grilled kimchi, 6oz, WA

              • Kalbi Burger*US$19.00

                horseradish, giardiniera*, 8oz WA

                Fish

                • MackerelUS$20.00

                  green curry cilantro chimichurri, black currant

                  Sweets

                  • Joule BoxUS$8.00

                    coconut semi freddo, grapefruit brulee

                    Last updated: 3 November 2023

                    What 1,395 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                    4.8
                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.7Food
                    • 4.8Service
                    • 4.6Ambience
                    • 4.4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Seattle / Eastern Washington

                      Steakhouse

                    • Seattle

                      Steakhouse

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Joule offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "creative, well-executed fusion" dishes that delight with flavorful surprises. The spicy rice cakes and cocktails are particularly praised. While some find the noise level high, the vibrant atmosphere and "friendly, attentive staff" make it a favorite Seattle spot.

                    1,395 Reviews

                    1. Kevin

                      Portland

                      3 reviews

                      5.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Food was delicious, high quality and unique. In particular we loved the black fungus noodles and tofu dishes. We sat out on the patio with the fire pit, very cozy and comfortable. Sophia took great care of us! We love visiting and are looking forward to coming back. It's our favorite restaurant in Seattle! 😀

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                    2. OpenTable Diner

                      San Francisco

                      2 reviews

                      3.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      I expected more given the strong reviews. We ordered five dishes. Only two, the kung Pao squash and the short rib, were solid hits. The scallion pancake was tasty, but there are 6 pieces, and only the first one is warm and a little chewy. The remaining pieces quickly cooled and hardened into almost a cracker that was less enjoyable with the toppings. Two dishes were borderline inedible, and we left a majority uneaten. The flavors and textures of the pear and hearts of palm salad just didn't go together, and it jacked any acid. The scallop fried rice had an off flavor. I had an N/A cocktail that was also a bit of a miss--it leaned salty, and really needed some acid/brightness as well.

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                    3. Joshua

                      Seattle

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on 7 December 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Excellent cocktails and wonderful cuisine! We had a wonderful date night here!

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                    4. Erika

                      Seattle

                      36 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      36 reviews

                      Dined on 27 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      A lovely evening and delicious meal all around. Standouts included the short rib steak and Chinese broccoli. Wine list is too locally focused for our tastes, but the cocktails more than made up for it :)

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                    5. Sean

                      Seattle

                      1 review

                      2.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 25 November 2024

                      1. Overall 2
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 2
                      4. Ambience 1
                      I had gone to Joule based on a positive review on another platform. Note to self: do more research before committing. I booked a table for three, wanting a place that served great food and provided an atmosphere that supported conversation. The guest was someone I had not seen in a long time, and I wanted to enjoy their company. They are also a chef, so I wanted some culinary experience they could appreciate. The food was fair, but the ambiance was awful. We struggled to hear each other over the music and the kitchen din. There is zero thought to managing the sound inside the restaurant. Our takeaway was that no one considered the customer experience and monitored the noise, music, and overall ambiance. $200 for a mediocre meal where no one could hear each other was not worth it. Do not recommend and will not go back.

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                    6. David

                      Seattle

                      10 reviews

                      5.0

                      10 reviews

                      Dined on 23 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great meal Highlights were Kung Pao squash and Paper Cake dessert

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                    7. Nick

                      Seattle

                      1 review

                      3.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 18 November 2024

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 2
                      The staff is wonderful as is the food. The big down side is the noise. In the open format of the restaurant, there were two tables with working very hard to be the loudest. It was disappointing.

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                    8. Cynthia

                      Washington DC

                      6 reviews

                      4.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on 14 November 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      This was our first Korean dining experience so we didn't know what to expect. The menu seemed a bit limited and, being vegetarian, we had only a few choices which was fine. Some of our dishes were great, such as the scallion pancake and the crispy squash but some were a bit bland, like the noodles with black garlic. Sesame mochi cake for dessert was delicious. After we mentioned to the server our disappintment in the noodles (just in passing!), they comped us dessert which was very kind. The visit has emboldened us to try other Korean restaurants!

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                    9. Charles

                      San Francisco

                      3 reviews

                      5.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Been several times to Joule (and sister restaurant Revel), and enjoy it every time. This time the stand outs were the mackeral and the Kung Pao crispy squash. Service was friendly and prompt.

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                    10. Anne

                      Seattle

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the parsnips and the carpaccio in particular.

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                    FAQs

                    Joule offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 632-5685.

                    Joule is rated 4.8 stars by 1395 OpenTable diners.

                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                    Make a booking

                    2 people
                    22:00
                    Booked 20 times today
                    Experiences are available.

                    Order delivery or takeout

                    Google Map for Joule

                    3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

                    Additional information

                    • Cross Street
                      N 35 St
                    • Area
                      Wallingford
                    • Hours of Operation
                      Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                    • Price
                      $31 to $50
                    • Cuisines
                      Steakhouse, Contemporary Korean
                    • Dining style
                      Casual Elegant
                    • Dress code
                      Smart Casual
                    • Parking details
                      We have a small parking lot in the rear of the building. Street Parking is available as well, most has a 2 hour limit until 6pm. No meters.
                    • Payment Options
                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                    • Additional
                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                    • Website
                      http://www.joulerestaurant.com/
                    • Phone number
                      (206) 632-5685
                    • Private party facilities
                      Joule can accommodate parties of up to 60 people for a seated dinner, and up to 100 for reception style. Depending on party size, budget, and/or occasion we have dining and buyout options for the dining room, bar, patio, and full restaurant.Food & drinks for all events will reflect food similar to that found on our menus. Food is available in several formats: family-style buffet, family-style seated, plated seated, or small bites/canape buffet. Please discuss which will work best for your event with our Event Manager. Menus can be determined ahead of time, or guests can allow Chefs Yang and Chirchi, and their crew, to determine a seasonal menu a few days before the event.

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