Review Cook Weaver - Seattle

I had the pleasure of discovering Cook Weaver while wandering through Cap Hill in 2022, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. The alluring 7-course vegetarian tasting menu caught our eye and drew us in immediately. Zac, the mastermind behind the exquisite dishes, not only impressed us with their visual appeal but also left us in awe of their incredible taste. Some of the dishes were so exceptional that they stirred up emotions within me. Fast forward to July 2023, after a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride on our wedding day, we decided to celebrate our special moment at Cook Weaver. The menu was nothing short of phenomenal, adding an extra layer of significance to our day. When we shared the news of our recent wedding with Zac, he graciously invited us back. We had the chance to speak with him and Sara, the co-owner, and share our admiration for their culinary creations. Sara's kindness touched our hearts, and she surprised us with some goodies to make the occasion even more memorable. Thank you, Zac and Sara, for creating such a memorable and extraordinary dining experience. Your restaurant holds a special place in our hearts, and we are grateful for the way you made our wedding night even more exceptional.

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.

Cost environment and excellent service. The lamb course was a stand out. Creative dishes with thoughtful plating and interesting flavors. The wine pairing was unexpected pairings but very good and an excellent value. The broccoli has exceptional texture. I thought the turnips had a great flavor combination. Currently they are only offering a tasting menu with either 5 or 7 courses. The amount of food was good. They had a good vegetarian option. I did think the squid ink plate was a little too salty and didn’t have any distinct flavor to pull it into the extraordinary category. Overall great experience and I can recommend it without reservation.

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 such an excellent dinner experience at Cook Weaver! The service was wonderful and the 7 course tasting menu even better. There’s nothing that we didn’t like or eat. Even my husband who hates Liver pate! I don’t even know what my favorite course was, because every dish was cooked to perfection, seasoned perfectly, the right temperature, and the flavors all complemented each other. The wine list and drinks are also super affordably priced, which is a welcome change in tasting restaurants. If I can recommend a fix, I would absolutely add white tablecloths to up the elegance in the interior. That way the ambiance would complement the refined cuisine better. We’ll definitely be back, and tell our friends to visit because I can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

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.

Definitely one of the better tasting menu places in seattle. You get a nice 7 course meal for 95 dollars which is very filling. We had the non veg menu which had some star items. The lamb was succulent with nuri. The sturgeon fish delicious, i like the oyster with mussels too. The dessert for me wasn’t so great. We had a carrot ginger puree( not a fan of ginger) and the fried rice ball wasn’t the best. The white chocolate ice cream was good. Ambience is excellent, loved their silverware 🥄 , our server Nile was friendly and helpful

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.

The ambiance is great, cosy, warm and perfect for conversation. The decor is charming, and the history of the place has been highlighted. The servers are extremely friendly and courteous. The food itself was pretty great. The courses flowed well from one to another, and were representative of seasonal produce and the weather, and definitely had a signature. (We tried the vegetarian menu). I did like having all the courses as small plates. Reasons for 4 vs 5 stars: Service wise, the courses need to be spaced out a lot more. Especially if not doing the wine pairing. There needs to be enough time to let each course sink in. Pricing wise, I would love if it were marginally lower.

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!

Pretty excellent restaurant! We were luck to get to sit at the table in the kitchen. It was wonderful watching them cook and server the food directly to you. Every dish is unique here. The nori dumplings taste like fried perilla ball, perfect match with the kimchi. The fried chicken got really unique taste, never had that flavor before, delicious. oyster mushrooms was also pretty special to us, it served with creamy pasta and parmason cheese. The pork rib is excellent, the fried photo came with it was also amazing. Pretty recommended restaurant.

Good but not great. We did the 7 course tasting menu. I thought all of the dishes could have been pushed a bit farther in terms of flavor. The restaurant is very pretty. The broccoli dish and the chicken liver bahn mi were standouts.

Flew in from Philly for a friend’s birthday weekend which included a tasting menu at the Chef’s table at this amazing place in Capital Hill. I didn’t even check out the website or anything, just laid all my trust in her. I was not disappointed! The interior is small, intimate, and cozy with beautiful artwork. The chef’s table was well placed because you are there watching the action but not on top of the chefs. That was refreshing. I have done a few chef’s table and found them to be awkward because you almost feel in the way. This was not the case. You could watch the craft but not feel overbearing. As for the food, excellent flavor profiles with a cascading arraying textures and combinations that really did feel like a magical culinary journey. We even had a menu substitution with a tri-tip with morels and corn porridge that deserved mentioning because, honestly, it was like each dish from start to finish was fighting for attention to be the most delicious. The dessert was fantastic and had so many lovely textures and flavors that played well in the sandbox that I couldn’t stop myself from finishing it. This is a place where a pickled carrot could, almost, steal the show to a delicious rice porridge that tasted like something totally brand new yet also brings you home to a meal you remember your mom always making. That’s what food should be about and they know it! Staff was extremely accommodating despite being very busy. The chefs were stellar! As skilled as they were friendly, it was a delightful experience. I’m not kidding when I say this was best dinner I have had in Seattle since the closing of Tarzan I Jane. Also, music playlist was seriously on point and helped the whole experience. Can’t wait to take my partner when I come back.

Cook Weaver is always a delight! The food is unique, inventive and always delicious. They call themselves inauthentic Eurasian! I don't know about the inauthentic part but it is definitely a wonderful merger of Asian styles with some European and even American styles. The menu is always changing which makes Cook a even more interesting place. The drinks are just the same, interesting combinations or new takes on classics. To top it off, they have the most beautiful space with an storied mural running through the entire space. The restaurant is unassuming from the front and it is easy to walk by without realizing. During Covid, they've been excellent in their care, offering pick-up service! For dine-in, they have tables outside and the tables inside are very social distanced. The staff wear masks and they have a signal process to minimize contact. I absolutely love this place. If you're in Cap Hill, stop by and enjoy amazing food.

A super cute place with very friendly servers, nice ambience and creative dishes. We were recommended the king oyster, the nori dumplings, coconut scallop and shrimp and they were very delicious. We also got the fried chicken, pork belly and the squid ink noodles - everything was tasty but I thought the squid ink noodles were ok since the uni flavor wasn't as strong for me. We ended the meal with two desserts and both were pretty well done. We were very satisfied with the whole experience and would definitely come back!

I and my guests were blown away at the flavors and passion that are evident in Chef/Owner Zac’s masterful culinary bites. We were treated to a unique and intimate experience by Zac and his wife when we booked their chef’s table tasting menu. An array of PNW’s finest offerings with Chef’s playful and delicious twists. A gourmet’s palate dream come true! Thank you Cook Weaver for this experience!

We had an exceptional dinner here tonight. It was a bit expensive (at $135 per person) but well worth the price! There were seven dishes in the fix price menu, plus five extra goodies. There’s a vegetarian option and an omnivore option. We got one of each and both were great. Each dish was delicious, with carefully selected ingredients and preparation. The service was warm and friendly, but not overbearing. my spouse got a cocktail which was delicious too. Although there was a lot of food, each dish was small, so you don’t leave feeling too full, just pleasantly full. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience, and I would definitely go there again…but not too often, due to the price.

Cook Weaver conflicted me. Some dishes were pretty good, others, although interesting, were a miss. I think it's worth a visit just for the creativity and breath of flavors you get, but not sure it's a must-go spot.

Valentines dinner tasting menu: Vegetarian + non-Vegetarian. Excellent service (the waiter is super funny). Love the story of Cook and Weaver (refer to Pushkin’s folktale about Tsar of Saltan) and the wall paper that depicts the story. Beautiful and tasty food. Lots of East Asian influence (Shiso, kelp, nori roll, kombucha, etc).