Cedar + Elm

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   Linda

   Seattle

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great experience at Cedar+Elm! We took our grandkids out for their 25th birthday, and the food was superb, the service was quick, friendly and professional (thanks Parker!). The pork belly, salads, gnudi and proteins were delicious and inventive. Who would have thought mushrooms would taste like chocolate in the crème brûlée? It was fun to roam around the seminary and look at art before dinner, and the grounds (a state park) we’re beautiful. I would, if possible, add some additional plants or screens around the main dining room where tge tables are. The banquets look cozy, but the back is a bit stark. We look forward to coming again and enjoying it in the daylight!
   

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   Jason

   VIP

   Seattle

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cedar & Elm is a hidden gem in the Seattle area. It's become a regular favorite for my wife and me.
   

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   Ken

   New Mexico

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly lovely dining experience with friends. We have always had good food here, but the service has been spotty. This time the service was exceptional and consistent with he quality of the food and ambience of this historic venue. Our server’s suggestion of the specialty pork belly dish to share was a hit with everyone at the table. Her service was quick and well timed. She had a good sense of when to let us enjoy our drinks and appetizers and when to appear to take our order. We all enjoyed the sablefish which was wonderfully done in a unique presentation with cabbage. The room is a little noisy. The grounds and hotel are festively decorated for the holiday making it a nice place to celebrate the season with friends.
   

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   Katharine

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant and we were delighted to have our tea at one of the curved seat tables. The food was all very good, and some items were fantastic - like the scones, mushroom tarts, and lemon bars. The tea selection had a nice variety, too. We were attended to while also given plenty of time to enjoy our tea and conversation. All in all, a lovely experience and we’d love to return & recommend the tea highly!
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was wonderful especially when the Christmas carolers began to sing. It was like being in a Hallmark movie. Food was excellent and throughout our stay the service was fantastic!
   

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   Sue

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible Steak Salad – A Must-Try! I visited Cedar & Elm for lunch today and the steak salad blew me away! The steak was cooked to a tender, juicy medium-rare and seasoned to perfection. It was sliced thinly and layered over a bed of greens that were fresh and vibrant with a uber pleasing scent of lemon. What truly elevated the dish were the house-made vinaigrette which tied it all together beautifully, balancing the richness of the steak with a zesty fresh lemon kick. This salad is a perfect blend of indulgence and healthy eating. It was the best steak salad I have ever had so I will definitely come back to enjoy it again—highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memory maker!
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded today

   Dear Sue, Your fabulous 5-star review has us over the moon! We are so grateful to you for sharing your thoughts, and are delighted to know that our lunch was an stellar experience. We will be more than happy to host you again, and invite you back for even more culinary adventures in the future! Thank you! The Cedar+Elm Team
   

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   Wrenramon

   VIP

   Seattle

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My partner and I finally splurged and spent the night at The Lodge. Went for dinner as well at Cedar and Elm. Everything was outstanding. The food was delicious and gorgeous. We had the bread with the dirty drippings, which is a can’t miss, the gnudi was scrumptious, and the pork belly special with grapes was mind blowing! The poussin (baby chicken!) was also excellent. We also were able to say hello and thank you to the chef, Luke Kolpin, but I did not Top Chef fangirl him! We were too full for dessert, but came back for an excellent Sunday brunch the next morning. Both times we had excellent service from Abby (the resident ghost!), who was so sweet and professional. We will definitely be back to try more of the food. Definitely a highlight of the holiday season. Thank you!
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded today

   Hello Wrenramon, Thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful review! We are absolutely over the moon knowing just how much you loved your stay at The Lodge at St Edward, and of course your dinner and brunch with us here at Cedar+Elm. It's fantastic to receive a shout out for our lovely team, including our renowned Executive Chef! We look forward to hosting you again soon, and will be thrilled to welcome you back with another outstanding meal. Cheers! The Cedar+Elm Team
   

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   Francina

   VIP

   Seattle

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cedar + Elm is located in an elegant building, a former Roman Catholic seminary. Lots of history, and lots of ambiance.
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded today

   Dear Francina, Thank you for taking the time to leave your stellar 5-star review. We are delighted to know just how much you loved not only our menu, but especially our stunning historic building and the overall grounds. We invite you to join us again soon, we are always thrilled to host. Thank you! The Cedar+Elm Team
   

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   Caroline

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful setting in a rennovated seminary. The grounds and The Lodge were beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our server was wonderful We shared the chacuterie plate and the beet salad, which was delicious. We would have liked a few more choices of food for lunch and a soup choice would have been nice. We loved our lunch!
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Caroline, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re ecstatic to know how you enjoyed your meal and our location! We hope this means you will join us again sometime in the near future! - Cedar & Elm Team
   

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    Kathy

    VIP

    Seattle

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We had a truly delightful birthday dinner at Cedar+ Elm. The Lodge is lovely and the dining room was comfortable and very nicely repurposed from its original use by the seminary. The menu had many unusual and interesting offerings and everything we had was delicious. The service was outstanding. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about all of the things on the menu, a number of which we were unfamiliar with. She made it easy to decide with her detailed descriptions. We will go back and next time we'd like to spend the night at the Lodge and explore the park in the daylight. It was very dark in mid-December when we went so we couldn't see much of the park but it's worth a return trip.
    

    Cedar + ElmResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Kathy, Your wonderful review was so great to see. We loved that you enjoyed our service and location as much as your meal! We hope to have you back for another amazing experience soon! - Cedar & Elm Team
    

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