The Carlile Room

I was shown the love by Team Carlile today.

Thanking all y'all.

And this burger: Top Ten Reasons AI Ain't Winnin Shit.

They were accommodating to my gluten issues (celiac) but outside of that I struggle to find anything positive to say about my dining experience.

The prices are outrageous for what you get, even for the area. I ordered the beets and the burger and maybe that is on me for ordering a 25 dollar burger but I didn't feel like dropping 40+ on an entree either. The beets were well cooked but just swimming in oil that made the dish unappetizing. As far as beet dishes go it ranks pretty low with places like Homer or Tavolàta having much better dishes.

The burger was so basic, nothing stood out to make it even a 15 dollar burger let alone 25. It was so unremarkable I can't say much more about it. They did sub a salad for my fries because of my celiac but the salad was just swimming in dressing and grated parm to the point where I was trying to scrape dressing off the individual leaves of lettuce.

I would skip this one.

I only had drinks at the Carlile Room, and I must say, they were phenomenal. The standout for me was the Fo' Swizzle Milk Punch, a delightful concoction that was perfectly sweet with subtle hints of fruitiness. If I had more room, I would've definitely ordered another one--it was that good!

The next drink I tried was the Affordable Joy. This cocktail impressed me with its delicate blend of matcha and citrus from the lemon. The creamy texture provided by the egg white added a lovely contrast to the milk punch I had earlier, making for a well-rounded tasting experience.

I also had a sip of my friend's drink, the Queen's Knees, and it was truly delightful. The honey flavor was beautifully highlighted, making the drink taste like something a bee would absolutely adore. My friend also got the Girls Go To Mars which leaned a little too heavily towards the hibiscus flavor. While it was vibrant and aromatic, we both agreed that the other drinks we had ordered were better. Overall, the drinks at the Carlile Room were a testament to their mixology expertise, each one offering a unique and enjoyable experience.

Super wonderful service and I loved the interaction with service staff including management. We needed to have a quick bite before the show at paramount started and everywhere else had long lines. We were seated quickly and kindly. I think my only problem is the price and the quality of food. I ordered the ceaser salad and added chicken fried on it. 30 dollars. But the chicken was papersize thin.... I just don't think I will be back for food but maybe post show for drinks.

Grabbed a burger and fries at the bar. Good meal, excellent service. Great music that wasn't too loud. You could actually have conversations! Nice long bar and lots of tables.

I really wanted to like this restaurant - I had seen the mixed reviews but had a soft spot for the food and drinks. Sadly, I wish that I would have followed my fellow Yelpers, but alas, I thought I knew better. Overall, the best word to describe my drinks is "fine." I told that to the server and his reply was "sometimes fine is all you need." I should have let that lead my experience and left after that, but I didn't.

First, it was pretty busy since there was a show that evening across the street. While I was seated quickly, the service suffered through most of the experience. I'm not sure if they were short staffed or just unprepared for the rush of people, but it was apparent everyone was running around. I'd like to offer a shoutout to the food runner from that evening, on multiple occasions I saw him presenting people their bills and handling payment. For me specifically, he took one of my orders as he was next to me with another customer.

Moving on to the food and drink...the beets were quite good, nothing all that special, but a nice portion of a classic. If I were to go back, that would be the only thing that I would get. The brussels sprouts were quite salty, but were quite bland beyond that. As for both drinks, neither were good, honestly, but I don't remember their names to warn you, dear reader.

Sadly, I wanted more with such a cute ambiance, I'm hopeful it was an off night, but I'm not sure I'll be back to find out.

Located right outside the famous Seattle Paramount theater, the Carlile sees it all and have it all. They ALLOW children which for me is a huge PLUS! They are friendly and attentive...and the ambiance is interesting, but not intimate. It's a great spot for before or after show eats and especially cocktails. Their menu of cocktails was impressive. We decided to go here to wait out I-5 traffic, but it was perfect.

We came here for a friend's birthday before going out for the night. We ordered drinks and a bunch of appetizers to share. But I was pretty hungry, so I ordered a steak for myself, which was pretty good. Everything was really good. We all enjoyed it, and nothing was left on the table.

This place has charm. Old school with MCM Decor. The place was busy so I sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and very nice. The cocktail was delicious and the food was too. It's a sea of hotels in that area and this was a great alternative to a hotel bar.

This is a great place to meet with friends before seeing a show at Paramount. I arrived on a Friday around 6pm (our show started at 7:30) and found my friend seated at the bar which was pretty much empty. I was surprised to find the restaurant probably only about 50% full at this time, with no one seated at the bar. I was quickly given menus and the bartenders and servers were all so friendly and attentive. I ordered wine while chatting with my friend awhile before deciding I could use a small meal before the show. I ordered the red mole pulpo and that fit the bill! It was flavorful and tender, though I wished for a bit larger a portion for the price but it was actually the perfect amount of food for what I was looking for. I also wish there were a few more options of small plates like this or perhaps more shareable appetizers for chatting away with friends after work to make this place really perfect.

Overall, cute restaurant with good vibes, great service, and tasty food.