Pimienta Bistro and Bar

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   William

   Seattle

   153 reviews

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   5.0

   153 reviews

   Dined on 11 November 2024

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

   My experience was lovely! Thank you for asking, over and over. Pimienta is a favorite spot that makes me feel fortunate to live in the neighborhood. On this occasion my companion and I each had a linguini special with prawns, beef and mushrooms. It was delicious and a perfect comfort meal on a rainy November evening. We began with the Pimienta salad and the soup de jour, both of which were excellent. Drinks are a highlight at Pimienta as well. Come enjoy a romantic dinner with someone special. The ambiance is usually great for that and the drinks, food and service are always exceptional.
   

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   Steven

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

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

   The New York Steak and Lobster Mac and Cheese were awesome!!
   

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   Sheila

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 November 2024

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

   Delicious food. Wonderful setting. We loved the whole experience.
   

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   Bob

   Sacramento

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 4 October 2024

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

   Absolutely our favorite restaurant! Food is always delicious and the service and staff are wonderful!
   

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   Larry

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 2 October 2024

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

   This restaurant is such a surprise -- you just don't expect to find sophisticated cuisine in a strip mall overlooking a gas station. But, sure enough, the menu is inventive and the food is quite delicious. It's also a bonus to have the chef wait on your table (it is, after all, a very small restaurant). Prices are a bit high and parking is mess, but we'd definitely go back.
   

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   Jose

   Tampa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 September 2024

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

   The ambiance is amazing! The food did come out just a bit too cold for my taste, while the scallops were buttery delicious, they were a little chilled by the time the food came out. The port belly flavors were delectable, but unfortunately the pork belly was a little over done.
   

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   Steven

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   We really enjoy going to Pimienta. The cocktails, the food and the service is all great!
   

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   Colleen

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 27 September 2024

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

   We celebrated our 32nd Wedding Anniversary at Pimienta Bistro & Bar and were surprised to have Chef/Owner Blanca greet and serve us (her wait staff had car trouble). We had a bottle of the exclusive house Chardonnay, which was enjoyed by both of us. We started out with the Chili and Lime Chickpeas, which had just the right amount of heat with a hint of lime—perfect crispiness and generous portion. In addition, we had the Nectarine Caprese, which was a very unique take on a Caprese. A bite with the Panela cheese, basil, nectarine and sunflower seeds was a delectable combination. My husband had the Pan Seared Scallops, which were each served on a delicious polenta cake, and a very yummy lobster-truffle buerre blanc. I had the special Red Snapper with cheesy risotto cake, which was very delicious. Chef Blanca let us try a sip of her exclusive Colibri Tequila Reposado and we were so impressed, we bought a bottle to bring home—hints of vanilla made it a very unique tequila, very smooth. We will be back and are recommending to our friends!
   

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   Krisage

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 20 September 2024

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

   In case you need a fresh excuse to visit NE Tacoma... Pimienta Bistro! It's in a strip mall across from a Brown Bear Car Wash, but don't let that fool you. Pimienta is a neighborhood gem — Chef/Owner Blanca Rodriguez is super talented. They recently went to Jalisco to create their own Reposado Tequila and it's mighty tasty. We attended their tequila-pairing meal — the introduction of the spirit — and everything was delicious. (Try the tequila cocktails, but also order a shot so you can sip & savor the undiluted spirit. You might even decide to take a bottle home!) ~Watch for the Monthly Dinners Around the World series, and the last-Sunday-of-the-month Brunch. Pimienta has long been one of our favorite date night outings. We love it!
   

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    Shane

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

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

    Truly one of my favorite places. Great food from a fabulous chef and the drinks are top notch.
    

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