Cedar + Elm

4.6

338 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Cedar + Elm is the heart of The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, a beautifully restored landmark hotel peacefully tucked away in a lush 326-acre forest just 30 minutes from Seattle.

Led by Executive Chef Luke Kolpin (Formerly of Noma and Bravo's Top Chef), Cedar + Elm’s menu is inspired by the undeniable spirit of the region we’re proud to call home. Every ingredient, flavor, and method of preparation is infused with an anchored authenticity. The bounty of each season informs our direction, culminating in familiar and approachable dishes with refined presentations and bold flavors.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or brunch, for an inspired Pacific Northwest dining experience. We also feature live music in our Tonsorium Bar Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as well as all night happy hour Sunday through Thursday!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 321-1580
Website
https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/cedar-elm
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Luke Kolpin

Location
14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Area
Kirkland
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
US$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us in the charming Cedar + Elm dining room for a artfully curated dining experience, crafted course by course by the hands of Executive Chef Luke Kolpin. Experience the best of the bounty of each season through thoughtful renderings of Northwest cuisine with his signature Nordic touch, taken from years at restaurant NOMA in Copenhagen. Let us guide you through 5 courses of meticulously plated offerings, leaving nothing to be desired. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if any dietary restrictions or allergies need to be accommodated. Optional wine pairings are $65 per person. This experience will only be offered as advanced ticketing, and is only available on specific nights and in limited quantities. Not to be missed!
St. Edward Afternoon Tea
US$72.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Cue the crumpets and set the table with teacups. This pinky raising occasion is worthy of dressing up & celebrating. Set in the beautiful Cedar + Elm dining room, delight in an afternoon reminiscent of earlier times as you leisurely eat your way through three tiers of sweets and savory finger foods. Sipping on soothing teas from Rishi Tea & Botanicals while being serenaded by live musicians. This modern and joyful take on tea pays homage to its rich history, while providing an unforgettable & approachable experience.
Christmas and Christmas Eve Tasting Menu
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
Join us in Cedar + Elm for our annual Christmas Day and Christmas Eve tasting menu. The Lodge will be decked out in all it's Winter glory and Executive Chef Luke Kolpin and his culinary team will be crafting 5 courses of the finest cuisine the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Bring the whole family in to celebrate the Holiday! Wine pairings available to perfectly accentuate the menu. Please give us a call to let us know about any dietary restrictions and allergies.

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Eastside
Great for scenic views
Eastside
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cedar + Elm offers a "fantastic setup" with a "lovely dining room" and a "beautiful venue" nestled in serene surroundings. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors" and "impeccable service," highlighting the "excellent menu" and "great wine pairings." While the menu is somewhat limited, its dishes like the beef tartare and sablefish are praised as "among the best." The atmosphere is ideal for both romantic dinners and lively brunches, complemented by "wonderful live music."

338 Reviews

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Ken
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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 2 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 3 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 4 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!
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Wrenramon
VIP
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 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!
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Francina
VIP
Seattle
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 6 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.
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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 6 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 6 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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Wayne
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambience. Jorge was very accommodating!
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April
Orlando
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch items and atmosphere. Our server was terrific and respectful. Love the grounds…can walk around after eating and enjoy the outdoor space or walk through the old seminary.
Cedar + ElmResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi April, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our location and brunch! We hope to see you again soon! - Cedar & Elm Team
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Cedar + Elm is rated 4.6 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Additional information

Area
Kirkland
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luke Kolpin
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/cedar-elm
Phone number
(425) 321-1580

Cedar + Elm

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

St. Edward Afternoon Tea

Christmas and Christmas Eve Tasting Menu

Menu

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Cedar + Elm restaurant rated?

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