Trace Reviews List

Dined on 5/21/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Recently dined at Trace and the experience was outstanding from the unique food (ie. Crispy Egg - AMAZING) and the exceptional service. Not to mention their homemade rosemary crackers. Had a great experience, would recommend to anyone and will DEFINITELY be returning."

Dined on 5/21/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, great for lunch

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Review 2 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best mother's day brunch

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Incredible brunch. Excellent, varied menu. Food absolutely yummy and beautifully presented. Place is gorgeous. Service excellent. Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll come back for dinner too."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion

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Review 3 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gotta give trace a try

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great place for a special occasion a like Mother's Day brunch. Very attentive staff and great live music during brunch."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 4 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Glad we found Trace.

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were looking for a restaurant within walking distance to The 5th Avenue for a play afterwords. We were pleasantly pleased with the service, delicious and unusual food selection and convenient location."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch

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Review 5 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was exceptionally

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was exceptionally good, with great service."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 6 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing food

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went here after the symphony. Its in the W hotel so I expected it to be decent. Well, it was outstanding!! We had the prix fixe menu. The onion soup was the best I have ever had. The main course was pork cheeks on risotto, equally awesome. I am not sure who the chef is but he knows what he is doing. This is one of my new favorites. Will definitely be back."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

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Review 7 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Happy Lunch

Dined on 04/22/2013

2000

Dined on 04/22/2013

2000

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Lunch was reasonably priced for the quality. Pulled BBQ pork sandwich was large and unique- best I've ever had - might want to request to go easy on the salt with the accompanying fries. The cod sandwich was also excellent and enjoyed the tempura veggies that went with it - all matched very well with their lemony cocktail: Seattle Swizzle."

Dined on 04/22/2013

2000

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wondeful dining experience

Dined on 04/11/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was delicious, presentation was beautiful and the service was great. The new decor is very upscale and fun. We had a wonderful dinner and really enjoyed everything. They even surprised us by giving us a little dessert bite at the end of our evening - this one little bite was amazing."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 9 for Trace

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was great, however,

Dined on 04/18/2013

Dined on 04/18/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great, however, it was 20-30 minutes between courses and we were on a work lunch. All in all, from the time we sat down to the time we left, it took an hour and fourty five minutes; that's unacceptable for lunch."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 10 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Creative dishes. Wonderful

Dined on 04/17/2013

2007

Dined on 04/17/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Creative dishes. Wonderful variety of vegetarian entrees."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch

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Review 11 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bellisimo!

Dined on 04/17/2013

2011

Dined on 04/17/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We originally thought this restaurant served only sushi (probably because of the signs outside?) so never came in, but we were mistaken. The food was totally delicious, innovative, and quite filling. The spicy eggplant entree was so very flavorful. The crispy egg with asparagus and mushroom appetizer was very interesting and quite delicious. It was a very healthy lunch, well, except for the berry cobbler, served hot! Yum. The entire wait-staff were very helpful and nice. We are definitely coming back."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 12 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice place. Quite metro. A

Dined on 04/11/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice place. Quite metro. A little over board with the fancy wear as the soup spoon din't really fit inside the soup bowl...but overall nice, trendy, good food."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2012

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Review 13 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I went during Seattle Restaurant

Dined on 04/15/2013

Dined on 04/15/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I went during Seattle Restaurant Week and was surprised at how few people were there. The menu was varied and interesting -- my guest loved the sushi dish she had and I loved the eggplant. The chef uses lots of interesting spices, so if bland foods are your thing, don't go. Our server could not have been more attentive, and yet she didn't hover. We had a very relaxing lunch. Not sure why this place hasn't been "found", but if I still worked in downtown Seattle, I'd make it a regular."

Dined on 04/15/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 14 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was fantastic, everything

Dined on 04/11/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was fantastic, everything was cooked just right and the presentation was lovely. The dishes looked delicate but were hearty. I believe Trace's goal is to create an oasis away from its busy corporate surroundings but the slowness from getting seated to ordering and then receiving your food only served to add stress to our party of 5."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 15 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great flavors and impressive

2010

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great flavors and impressive presentation!"

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

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Review 16 for Trace

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Trace was meh.

Dined on 04/08/2013

Dined on 04/08/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nestled in a nice hotel, Trace definitely had a business dinner vibe. Could totally come here to meet clients up for a drink or two. Modern in regards to interior and it’s pretty spacious. We were one of the only diners there on a Monday night.
The menu had sushi and other options but I found the sushi to be just ok. The saba didn’t seem super fresh, but still had the salty flavor that I love. The other dishes on the SRW menu were mediocre. I usually don’t judge harshly on Seattle Restaurant Week menus since most of the time I feel is not a good representation of what a restaurant does well. Service was SLOW and I mean really slow and the restaurant was empty! Just us and maybe two people at the bar. Nice waitress but won't be back."

Dined on 04/08/2013

2008

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Review 17 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredibly inventive and tasteful.

Dined on 04/08/2013

Dined on 04/08/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Incredibly inventive and tasteful. Each course was beautifully composition of flavors."

Dined on 04/08/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 18 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

very contemporary, cheddar

Dined on 03/31/2013

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"very contemporary, cheddar muffins were served late, I believe they forgot.
Husband's food was incorrect, therefore he had to eat when the rest of us were finished."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list

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Review 19 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The sunday brunch selction

Dined on 03/31/2013

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The sunday brunch selction was not very good. The had a choice between a salad and a smoothie on the pre-fix menu. The breakfast items did not seem like a wide or good selection. The only thing lunch-wise apealing was the burger (this was supposed to be brunch).
The biscuits and gravy with poached eggs was very good. The kids menu had a better selection for breakfast items."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion

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Review 20 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I took a group from the office

Dined on 03/28/2013

2010

Dined on 03/28/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I took a group from the office for dinner during the "3 for $30" event. They had a good range of interesting choices on the menu and we were all very pleased with our meals."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 21 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went to Trace for Dine

Dined on 03/25/2013

Dined on 03/25/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went to Trace for Dine Around Seattle and were very pleased with the food quality, the service, and the ambience. We arrived at 6:15 and the dining room was pretty empty, but it was rather lively by the time we left around 9:30. The kale soup had a great texture and taste; the crispy egg with asparagus and potatoes was like nothing I'd had before - poached egg with a tempura-like halo, delish!; and the Theo chocolate pot de creme was velvety, spicy, and a great way to cap the meal. The service was helpful and attentive without being overbearing. Neither of us was thrilled with our first wine selection, but I'm guessing other options were better. Definitely looking forward to going back."

Dined on 03/25/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 22 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good addition to Seattle dining

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food tastes as good as it looks. The presentation is beautiful and the flavors are just as brilliant and enhance the natural flavors.
The service is a nice combination of skill and friendliness.
Finally, the decor of this newish restaurant matches the fashion-forward theme of the host W Hotel -- it's striking and modern."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 23 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Review 24 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The tagliatelle bolognese

Dined on 03/13/2013

2007

Dined on 03/13/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The tagliatelle bolognese seemed out of place on the menu to me, but I will say that it was delicious. I would eat it again. The rhubarb cobbler was excellent. Sound can really carry in the restaurant. I was surprised at how loud it was, especially for lunch. I would probably go back. I tried it on the Dine Around Seattle promotion, and was happy with the menu options."

Dined on 03/13/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

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Review 25 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food but limited menu

Dined on 03/08/2013

2006

Dined on 03/08/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and service at Trace are both excellent. However, the menu is quite limited. It offers only a few entrees, although the offerings themselves and presentation are notable. While the menu includes a vegetarian offering, the other entrees incorporate only a limited amount of vegetables in the preparation and do not include any side vegetables; and no vegetables are available as add-ons. Overall, if you do find something that appeals to you on the menu, the dining experience is well worth it."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

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Review 26 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was great, service slow

Dined on 03/08/2013

Dined on 03/08/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was great, service slow or nonexistent. Probably won't go back"

Dined on 03/08/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

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Review 27 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We thouroughly enjoyed our

Dined on 03/07/2013

Dined on 03/07/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We thouroughly enjoyed our dining experience and I would certainly return."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find

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Review 28 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Okay but not worth returning

Dined on 03/07/2013

Dined on 03/07/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything about Trace was fine, as in "okay" not "she's fine!". If a friend or colleague wanted to go to Trace I wouldn't object to going back, but I would not suggest going there. There are too many great restaurants in Seattle (and places I have yet to try) to waste my time and dining dollars on a place that is just okay. I do have to mention that the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable - better than just okay."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2005

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Review 29 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food uneven -- several items

Dined on 03/02/2013

2006

Dined on 03/02/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food uneven -- several items spectacularly good (slow-roasted eggplant), one almost inedible (strip steak). Service pretty good, atmosphere pretty institutional."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2006

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Review 30 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a wonderful time on

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a wonderful time on Valentine's Day. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The menu had a little bit of everything. The decor was very clean and modern. Great job Trace!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

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Review 31 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fit for foodies

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Best bread and sushi, everything was very flavorful, one of the best meals I have had in a while. It was a bit cold, they turned up the heat and brought hot tea for us to stay warm and that was awesome."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 32 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went to Trace because we

Dined on 02/02/2013

2011

Dined on 02/02/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We went to Trace because we wanted to try a new restaurant, and because we saw the chef on a TV segment that morning. We live in downtown Seattle, so we eat out frequently, and enjoy the fabulous restaurants near our home. We thought we had things covered, but Trace set a new standard. We thrilled by the quality and imagination of the menu, and we really appreciated the recommendations of our waitress. We ventured far from our usual comfort zones on the basis of her recommendations, and we were not disappointed at all. What struck both of us as we made our way home was how excited we were by this meal. Trace was new and fresh, and we cannot wait to go back with out of town friends."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 33 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice new restaurant in Hotel W

Dined on 01/24/2013