Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

2357 Reviews

$30 and under

Northwest

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Northwest, French American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Brunch Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 282-4830
Website
http://www.tilikumplacecafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ba Culbert

Location
407 Cedar Street, Seattle, WA 98121
Area
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Cross Street
4th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reservations recommended as we have 10-11 tables at this time with 90 minute table time. We can accommodate up to 6 guests when we have tables available for reservations. To go orders available. Please call 206-282-4830 For orders to go. Thank you for your support and understanding. Please note: Dutch babies are not served at dinner

Dine in and To Go Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5-9

Appetizers

OystersUS$19.00
*Raw with mignonette, or baked with miso aioli, lemon
Hand Cut PastaUS$16.00
Sage butter, toasted hazelnuts, Parmesan
Cheese FondueUS$16.00
Apple and pear, grilled bread, broccoli, cornichon
Bacon Wrapped Rabbit PateUS$16.00
Dijon mustard, cornichon, pickled vegetables, crostini

Salads

Fried Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00
Delicata squash, goat horn peppers, kalamata olives, feta yogurt
Winter White SaladUS$16.00
Endive, cucumber, frisee, celery, parmesan, truffle oil
Radicchio Radish SaladUS$16.00
Blood orange, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, citrus vinaigrette
Mixed LettucesUS$15.00
Shallot, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan
Soup
French Onion SoupUS$9.00
Crouton, Gruyere, bacon (Bowl size only for to go orders)
- CupUS$9.00
- BowlUS$17.00
Carrot SoupUS$8.00
Ginger, coconut milk, miso, chili oil
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$15.00
Black Forest Split Pea SoupUS$8.00
Smoked ham hock, leeks, carrot, lager
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$15.00

Entrees

Wild Mushroom with Potato GnocchiUS$28.00
Chestnut, spinach, carrot, mustard cream, truffled pecorino
Seared SablefishUS$35.00
Parsnip puree, roasted beet, vanilla vinaigrette, sorrel sprouts
Pan Roasted ChickenUS$28.00
Sauce Robert, Brussels sprouts, Yukon gold potatoes
Boneless Pork Loin ChopUS$29.00
Smashed sunchoke, cranberry-apple puree, Brussels leaves
Lamb RackUS$32.00
White bean puree, rapini, crispy shallot, salsa verde

Dessert

Gingerbread CakeUS$12.00
Asian pear, cream cheese frosting, rum caramel
Pina Colada PavlovaUS$12.00
Pineapple curd, coconut cream
ProfiterolesUS$12.00
House-made vanilla ice cream, cranberry caramel
House Made Ice CreamUS$6.00
Single scoop, cookie
Espresso MartiniUS$15.00
Shot of espresso, cream,vodka, dark creme de cacao, kahlua, house-made chocolate sauce

Cocktails To go!

Paper PlaneUS$16.00
Amaro, aperol, bourbon, lemon juice
Uptown ManhattanUS$16.00
Bourbon, Antica formula, orange bitters, brandied cherry juice, orange peel
VesperUS$16.00
Vodka, London dry gin, lillet blanc, lemon twist
Espresso MartiniUS$15.00
Espresso, creme de cacao, vodka, coffee liqueur, dash of cream and house made chocolate sauce

What 2,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Value
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Northwest
Seattle
Best Overall
Seattle
Best Food
Seattle
Best Service
Seattle
Best Value

Review summary

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Tilikum Place Cafe in Seattle is a beloved spot for brunch and dinner, known for its "best brunch spot" status and "amazing" service. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including their famous Dutch Babies and French onion soup. The cafe offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff, making every visit memorable.

2,357 Reviews

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Steve
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service in a relatively quiet comfortable setting. Pasta appetizer and chicken are terrific.
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harvey
VIP
Seattle
202 reviews
5.0
202 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal at Tilikum! We always have the pasta appetizer, it’s so delicious! We followed that with a cup of the French Onion soup (absolutely the best), the fried brussel spout salad and then our main course, the lamb rack! All of these dishes were excellently prepared and presented! We ended the evening with their gingerbread cake, one of the best desserts we have eaten! Needless to say, a spectacular experience!
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Kaitlin
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time at Tilikum Place Cafe. Super cozy, food was outstanding, and service was wonderful. The waitstaff and hostess were so kind and sweet. Will definitely come again! Thank you!
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Joy
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dutch babies are a must order. We ordered a savory and a sweet one. Delicious!!!
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Erin
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting Seattle and Tilikum Place Cafe was a recommended place to eat (online and from a Seattlite). Thankfully we made a dinner reservation about 6 weeks in advance because our experience was one we would have been sad to miss. The ambiance was amazing (small restaurant with a comfortable ‘vibe’). The service was well paced and the food was incredible. We sat beside a ‘regular’ who suggested that when we are back, that we NEED to go for brunch. If I am back in Seattle, this is definitely on my list of restaurants to return to!
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Mari
VIP
Seattle
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food and service. Neighborhood gem. Our go to spot for comfort food in Seattle.
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Tom
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our server!! Food was EXCELLENT. Highly highly recommended!!
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susie
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is phenomenal, a small , warm , inviting place that just exudes warmth. We have been going here for years for dinner when we go to occasional concerts in the city and the experience is just always wonderful. From the food, to the wait staff, and the drinks!! So exceptional!!
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Diana
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a bit of a wait even with a reservation. Our two coffees also were slow to arrive at the table. Our leftovers weren’t clearly separated either so two of us had to guess whose was whose since we had ordered the same dish. Staff are super nice and friendly though and we all enjoyed our meal.
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Deborah
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food with unexpected pairings that turn out to be amazingly tasty. Warm, thoughtful and unobtrusive service. Truly a gem of a restaurant with a welcoming feel.
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FAQs

Tilikum Place Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 282-4830.

Tilikum Place Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 2357 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

407 Cedar Street, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross Street
4th Avenue
Area
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Hours of Operation
Brunch Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Northwest, French American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ba Culbert
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tilikumplacecafe.com/
Phone number
(206) 282-4830

Tilikum Place Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Seattle Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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Dutch Babies

Baked Eggs

French Onion Soup

Dine in and To Go Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5-9

Appetizers

OystersUS$19.00

Hand Cut PastaUS$16.00

Cheese FondueUS$16.00

Bacon Wrapped Rabbit PateUS$16.00

Salads

Fried Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00

Winter White SaladUS$16.00

Radicchio Radish SaladUS$16.00

Mixed LettucesUS$15.00

Soup

French Onion SoupUS$9.00

Carrot SoupUS$8.00

Black Forest Split Pea SoupUS$8.00

Entrees

Wild Mushroom with Potato GnocchiUS$28.00

Seared SablefishUS$35.00

Pan Roasted ChickenUS$28.00

Boneless Pork Loin ChopUS$29.00

Lamb RackUS$32.00

Dessert

Gingerbread CakeUS$12.00

Pina Colada PavlovaUS$12.00

ProfiterolesUS$12.00

House Made Ice CreamUS$6.00

Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

Cocktails To go!

Paper PlaneUS$16.00

Uptown ManhattanUS$16.00

VesperUS$16.00

Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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