The Fonté Bar at Rainier Square

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   Maggie VIP

   Seattle19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 30 January 2025

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

   I love this spot for lunch. Even with just about every table occupied, the one and only server did a good job of being attentive. I felt bad for him as he was running ragged but kept a smile on his face. When I checked in I mentioned I had a reservation and gave them my name, however they didn't appear to check me in on their system so I didn't receive an OpenTable credit.
   

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   Maela

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   The space is very open and well arranged with a variety of seating options from sofas & chairs to tables and cozy booths. Cocktails are creative and tasty. The food is superb. It IS expensive, so be prepared for that…
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Seattle17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Lovely ambience, service, cocktails and snacks. It’s a hidden gem.
   

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   Jonathan

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 December 2024

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

   This is a coffee bar with a small open-air restaurant area in the Rainier Square lobby. Easy to find from the underground parking garage and the parking is fully validated, making this an attractive, moderately-priced restaurant to visit for dinner in downtown Seattle. The menu is small but the seafood chowder was excellent. Rigatoni bolognese and fish and chips were well-prepared too. Plenty of cocktails on the menu and a few decent beers. Good service and good price for value. My colleague was staying nearby at the Fairmont and I would choose this restaurant again.
   

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   paul

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 October 2024

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

   Great burger! Thanks guys your always so nice to visit. Service was perfect espresso even better
   

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   ChrisC

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 July 2024

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

   The host took us early for our reservation without a blink. We sat out on the patio, which was great. It felt private, even though there were other people right next to us, no one's conversation was too loud. We shared the chicken dish - just right for 2 people and we added a Ceasar salad. We had one blood orange Margarita and one non- alcoholic drink that was ginger beer based. Both were fantastic. RAOUL was our fantastic bartender/waiter. So pleasant and charming. No dessert. With tax and tip it was $91. It was our anniversary dinner so was perfect 👌
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 5 May 2024

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

   The restaurant wasn’t even open. According to security the restaurant hasn’t been open on the weekend for months.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 March 2024

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

   First time here. Great spot. Loungy vibe. Was recommended by a friend. Had a great table with a sofa by the fireplace. Service was A+++ (Thanks Cristobal for the great service and recommendations). Food was great. Burger perfectly cooked and the pasta was really good. Oh, and the Espresso Martinis were AMAZING!!! Will definitely be back for those Spressi Martíns!
   

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   RobertL VIP

   Seattle22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 March 2024

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

   Decided to try this spot before a matinee at The 5th Avenue Theatre across the street and so glad we did. Our waiter, Sheldon, made great recommendations for craft cocktails that were unique and smooth. The chop chop salad was plentiful and very tasty and the chocolate coconut cake was the perfect way to end the meal. Great casual but refined atmosphere that felt both secluded and open, with quiet conversations buzzing around us. Perfect location in the heart of downtown for a business lunch, or prior to the theater or shopping.
   

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    MarkH

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 17 March 2024

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

    It's closed on weekends, yet Open Table let us make a reservation. We had to scramble around to find somewhere else to eat. Really inconvenient!
    

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