The George

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   Robb

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   39 reviews

   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is gorgeous and now 100 years old so worth the trip just to see the hotel (especially at Christmas time). The George restaurant for dinner was not our favorite though. We have been there for high tea and it was great but dinner was just okay. Maybe my expectations were just too high. We had oysters and French Onion soup, which were both good. My wife had the back cod and it was mushy and had a strong fishy flavor. She ate it but did not really enjoy it. I had the squash ravioli which was pretty good. Our server was really nice but had too many tables. After we finished out entrées, and the plates were cleared, she came to our table and apologize that we had not received, Yeah, trying to find a hotel down there for Craft cause Lowe’s is sold out. I can see that I just walked over our entrées yet.  It was telling how busy she was that we could have sat there for 30 min eating our entrées and she didn’t have time to come to the table to check on us during that time. It was also my wife’s birthday and that was on our Open Table reservation. We saw lots of other birthday deserts going out with candles but none ever arrived at our table. To sum it up, our experience would have been fine at a mid-range restaurant, it just fell short of a Fairmont Olympic Hotel experience.
   

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   Jocelyn

   Seattle

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Our afternoon tea experience was very poor. To begin with, the lukewarm tea came but no food and we had to wait a long time before finally asking if we could get the food. The sandwiches were awful. The cucumber sandwiches were beyond dry and the egg salad sandwich was even worse. The desserts were boring and insipid. The two tiny scones on a giant plate sat looking pathetic and tasted dry and bland. Then there was the bill. The afternoon tea experience was $103. Then there was the parking $30 (which I split with my friend), 3% service fee and the 10% local tax. To top it off, there is the tip which is a percentage of TOTAL bill. In the end I paid $168 including a 20% tip. I I will never go back here again. It wasn't just the cost of the afternoon tea but the poor quality of the food, lukewarm tea and slow service.
   

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   Cat

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Experience was lovely. Service divine. Sadly the tea sandwiches were “meh” almost stale bread. Other than that - highly recommend.
   

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   Monya

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Great holiday tradition at a beautiful Seattle hotel.
   

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   Heather

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

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

   The restaurant feels confused. The beautiful walls and bar conflict with cafeteria-like table settings. The service was fine but the time between the order and the receipt of both beverages and food was quite long. I ordered the lobster roll. It was mostly bread without much filling and the bread was either stale or the roll sat in the window too long waiting to be delivered. The roll was crumbly and cold. The fries that came with it were also cold. Bright side: cocktail was delicious. Overall, I am disappointed.
   

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   Sue

   VIP

   Seattle

   67 reviews

   4.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

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

   Fun spot to meet for breakfast or lunch. Beautiful room!
   

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   Marcie

   VIP

   Seattle

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 10 December 2024

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

   Expectation was high for lunch, as the Georgian Room from years past was always a special place. The George is not. Bread service was terrible, much like grocery store bought bread but stale. Salad Nicoise with overcooked potatoes and green beans and I’m sure canned tuna, not fancy tinned that is fashionable these days. This salad seemed to have made by someone who knew nothing about how to make it. Same with grilled cheese sandwich, minimal amount of cheese with a slab of a tasteless tomato. Seriously, basic cooking 101 “how to make a great grilled cheese” was somehow missed here. With all the hard cold surfaces the noise level is very loud, conversations were difficult. We should have read the reviews before deciding on having lunch here.
   

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   mohammad

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

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

   great food, but limited list of entrée's. high ceiling so it is ecoie inside, they need more furniture to limit eco. but overall, great vibes and good staff, and food is delicious.
   

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   Nichole

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Review for The George at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel If opulence had a taste, it would be found at The George at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel. This is not just a dining experience — it is a masterpiece of sensory immersion. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped by an atmosphere of grandeur and elegance that feels both regal and intimate. The architecture alone is worthy of reverence, with soaring ceilings, intricate details, and an undeniable sense of luxury woven into every inch of the space. But the true magic lies in the dining experience itself. Every dish is a revelation. The flavors are not merely balanced — they are orchestrated. Each bite feels like a journey, with layers of taste unfolding on the palate in ways that linger long after the plate is empty. The attention to detail is astonishing — from the presentation of each dish to the thoughtful selection of ingredients that feel both classic and innovative. Even the seating feels intentional. Plush, inviting, and perfectly arranged to create a sense of intimacy while still allowing you to drink in the beauty of the surroundings. It’s clear that nothing at The George is accidental. Everything serves the experience. This was more than a date night — it was an encounter with beauty, artistry, and indulgence in its highest form. Five stars do not feel like enough. If you’re looking for a space where luxury meets warmth, and refinement meets wonder, The George is not to be missed.
   

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    Michael

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

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

    Great dinning experience, five star service, ambiance and dishes were amazing
    

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