Altura Restaurant, Seattle, Washington Restaurant Details

Food:

Not sure why this atop many lists for best restaurant. Great food but it didn't WOW me. Will go again, but for the money, there is better value IMO.

Food:

A truly wonderful place for that special meal. Expensive but worth every penny. Unusual but inspired combinations of the freshest local ingredients made this the best meal we have enjoyed in years. Expect to spend at least two hours savoring the flavors as they do not compromise by rushing the preparation. Each course is brought to your table, often by the chef who created it.

Food:

If you're looking for delicious, well presented food then this is the place. I tried the 3 course menu and everything I had was exceptional. The wines that were paired with what I had were chosen very well. I highly recommend getting a seat at the counter if you like watching the kitchen work.

Food:

From the aperitif (rhubarb water with tarragon) to the pastas to the spectacular duck breast accompanied by foie gras and duck sausage, a spectacular meal. Pricey but worth it.

Food:

This place is perfect for a fancy dinner or special occasion. We started at the bar watching the chefs while we waited for our table to be ready. We decided to stay at the bar because it was more interactive and we loved watching everything being put together. Everything looked amazing so we decided on the tasting menu with matching wine pairings. We were not disappointed. Every course was amazing; from pesto with roe to waygu to pears with honey and cheese. We left feeling uncomfortably full. Our wine matchings were also perfect. We were even surprised with a beer in the middle. If beers are what you love, beer pairings can also be made instead of wine. Or if you hate beer, you can request not to have beer.