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Violet, Seattle, WA

Violet

4.8
4.8
739 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Violet, voted Best New Restaurant 2019, by Seattle Magazine, is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. Violet offers a unique American Omakase dining experience influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.

Chef William Belickis emphasizes a strong dedication to seasonal and local ingredients grown in our own rooftop farm and sourced from trusted farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to offer.

Our menu is seasonal based on Chef's choice of the freshest ingredients available to create artistic flavors. Put trust in Chef William Belickis's hands and experience the American Omakase, a personalized 5-course seasonal tasting menu. Wine pairing is available and our knowledgeable staff can help you customize your dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 695-2588
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    William Belickis
  • Catering
    For catering needs, please email info@violetseattle.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email info@violetseattle.com.
  • Area
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross Street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 739 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Seattle

    Innovative

  • Seattle

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Violet, a Capitol Hill gem, consistently impresses with "exquisite" dining experiences. Chef William's "American Omakase" is a standout, artfully balancing flavors with "impeccable" attention to detail. The atmosphere is "warm," service "fantastic," and the wine list "well-curated." Despite some noise concerns, guests appreciate the restaurant's welcoming spirit and innovative menu.

739 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of 3 appetizers two were so so- out of 3 main courses - 2 were excellent and one so so

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  2. ken

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. We selected numerous dishes to share. Portions were large enough that all four of us to have a taste. Service was outstanding. Best service we have received in a long time. From the Chef to our waiter Karel plus the barman. all seem to be genuinely enjoying their jobs. Top of our list to return the next time we visit Seattle. Highly recommended.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    Seattle

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always William, the owner and chef, and Kevin, our waiter made us feel at home. Violet is consistent in the quality of their dinners and the atmosphere. The restaurant was pretty quiet so we could have an easy conversation without having to shout or lean in to hear what others were saying. Kevin was comfortably chatty and entertained us with his stories and humor. One of our favorite restaurants we have enjoyed many times over the years.

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  4. Julie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I chose Violet for my husband's birthday dinner because I liked the ambience and it had great reviews. Our experience was outstanding from beginning to end. They greeted us warmly, gave us a welcome taste of Lambrusco, offered great food and drink recommendations and made us feel very welcome. The owner also introduced himself to us and at the end of our meal, sat down with us and gave us a birthday toast. The car and attention to providing a first rate dining experience with no detail left out was impressive and we had a memorable, and delicious meal!

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  5. Carrie

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time we had the American Omasake at Violet, as wonderful as ever. Every dish was perfect, including the twists on new ingredients and techniques Chef William Belickis added to the mix.

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  6. nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My bf and I are visiting from SF and I am so glad we found this spot. The restaurant itself is very quiet and relaxed inside on a very quiet and dark block. The food was phenomenal. I had the short ribs and they were to die for! My bf had the chicken breast - it was moist and flavorful and he loved it, and a side of mashed potatoes which were super silky and delicious. Amazing service. Loved it here.

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  7. Sunday

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Nicholas was a perfect wait person. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

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  8. Daniel

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. But don’t ever ask us to pay a 4% “administrative fee” that’s (a) not advertised beforehand and (b) has no obvious value to me as a consumer. Just add $20 for no reason? No thanks. Contact us when you remove this, and we’d gladly dine there again.

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  9. Rob

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    William and his team always make us feel welcome. Food is fantastic as is the service. One of our favorite spots in Seattle.

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  10. Julie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time going to Violet. Once a group of 6 and this time just 2 of us. Both times it was fabulous. I've never had better scallops - done just perfectly without being overdone at all. And the Short Ribs fell off the bone. Will definitely become a regular as everything we've had there is fabulous.

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FAQs

Violet is rated 4.8 stars by 739 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Violet

1734 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-2436

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E Howell St. & E Olive St.
  • Area
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Belickis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 695-2588
  • Catering
    For catering needs, please email info@violetseattle.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email info@violetseattle.com.
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