Cook Weaver

Did the full tasting menu with drinks at the chef's table, and it was such a lovely experience! The food was excellent and unique, and everyone there was very kind and knowledgeable. Would definitely go back again.

The food was delicious, the wine pairing worth the additional $50, and the service was excellent. Never had to wait between courses & drinks, every staff member we spoke to was friendly & cared about the food being served, and it was a really nice setting inside. We didn't leave hungry either! Really enjoyable evening.

We had prix fixe here several times and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. This place is unashamedly and tastefully fusion, and I say that as someone who generally doesn’t enjoy fusion. I think Cook Weaver is creative and methodical. The menu always makes me think: I didn’t know you could do that and have it taste good. As somebody who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, I say you’re looking for a Seattle culinary experience I would skip all the “Northwest” restaurants with all their bland baked Salmon and come here instead.

I had the tremendous pleasure of dining here with two friends last night and in no uncertain terms I can say that I have fallen in love with the restaurant. We booked the chef‘s table experience because I was fascinated by the notion of being able to be in the kitchen itself watching the team craft each component of the meal, and it was everything I had hoped it might be plus so much more. See for context I’m just a home cook presently but I have very serious aspirations to enter their world myself, and at Cook Weaver they quite literally personify the excellence and attitude that I am striving for. From the amuse bouche to the dessert every single course was well thought out and balanced quite nicely. So often when I dine out I will find little things that I would want to change were I to make the preparation myself, I suppose it’s a byproduct of my love for cooking because I like to break down and understand the dish then think about what changes might make it interesting in a new and enjoyable way. It is a rare thing for me to go through the full sequence of a meal without finding at least one thing that I would have liked to see done differently yet that is precisely the sentiment I was left with following the experience last night. Another aspect that struck me was the nearly silent dance that took place before our eyes, though my experience to date in professional kitchens is still limited I am quite aware that many times the environment can be rather chaotic and (unnecessarily so) facilitate abusive behavior, Joël Robuchon was a prime example of an individual who ran his kitchen based upon fear. His influence on the culinary world and the excellence of his restaurants and legacy are undeniable, but that said I completely reject the notion that his methods as it relates to the treatment of his staff were the best way. There are many who romanticize the intensity in terms of caustic personalities that exist in a kitchen but I believe that the unfortunate byproduct is that it stifles growth and creativity. I feel that Éric Ripert of Le Bernardin on the other side of the coin embodies how things can be, the man is known for being incredibly passionate and talented while still being a kind and gentle spirit, and I very much view him as a role model in the industry. I paid close attention to how each member of the kitchen team treated each other and I am quite fond of what I saw, further I was truly impressed with how relatively little they needed to speak during the composition of different items, it truly is a testament to how cohesive of a unit they are which again points to a healthy environment overall. I suppose this has turned into a bit of a love letter and deservedly so, I myself am from Denver and I can say without a moment’s hesitation that I will gladly make trips back to Seattle specifically to dine at this restaurant, something which I do not say lightly. I cannot wait to go back and I hope that this will encourage others to dine with them as well because it is absolutely worth it. Thank you to the entire team for making last night an experience that we will never forget.

Amazing tasting menu with optional wine pairing! This restaurant does two menus both typically 7 courses. You can choose either the omnivore or vegetarian menu. This is one of my favorite restaurants and it serves up big, unique and delicious seasonal flavors!