Homer

Pros-garlic dip is really good-amazing soft serve-good food quality Cons-very loud ambiance-service is average-food has some interesting flavors, this is not Mediterranean food for those expecting it-pork dish was not good perhaps overly cooked-expensive

at long last, i got to try homer, which has been hyped up for so long. homer is a little gem of a carveout in beacon hill, which is known for housing many ethnic communities. although the food is mediterranean in style, it's classic seattle -- full of young, hip, mostly middle class and upper middle class, often caucasian who want to demonstrate their culturedness. this was just a funny observation.it was a sunny friday evening, so we were sure to line up before it opened since they only take reservations for 6+ people. sure enough, the restaurant filled up quite quickly.atmosphere: beautiful lighting with pristine tables. they have two wood-fire ovens / grills where you can see them preparing the dishes. the tables can get close together though, so we could hear every bit of the convo of the table next to us.service: our server was awesome. big shoutout to the lady in the pink hair! even though one member of our party was late, she handled it all incredibly. the entrees came out pretty slowly though, so we only had 30 minutes to finish them whereas almost an hour for the dips.food: the dips are probably even better than the entrees. a total foodgasm. the whipped garlic is incredibly fresh, so buttery, and a perfect pairing with the smokey grilled sourdough.my favorite of the top three dips was the carrot & walnut dip -- it was sweet and nutty, and the pomegranate seeds were a delightful burst of flavor.the hummus was so smooth and light, not as grainy as many store-bought hummuses. don't get me wrong, i love the latter one as well, but this was so unique, i was floored.the charred beets and cauliflower were also amazing, i particularly liked the aioli sauce for the cauliflower.i was disappointed by the soft serve -- i think rhubarb and cherry blossom just weren't flavorful. so we went to milk drunk for dessert 2.0.

Walked-in for a party of three Monday at 6PM and were seated 45 minutes after. Parking is a bit difficult to find. We found street parking within the residential area behind Homer.We ordered: Set of Top Three Spreads + Grilled Sourdough- The carrot & walnut dip w/ jalapeño oil & pomegranate was our favorite dip amongst the three. Followed by the hummus w/ chickpeas & cumin-- both dips being smooth and sweet. The labneh w/ dried tomatoes & mint tasted more tangy. Three slices of pita bread were given w/ the dips, but we additionally ordered grilled sourdough to scrape of the rest of the leftover dips. Wood Roasted Black Cod w/ sunchokes, marinated maitakes & black garlic chermoula - Our favorite dish of the evening and something everyone should try. The black cod was so tender and paired so beautifully w/ the marinated maitakes. Charred Beets w/ fresh cheese, kum-quat, orange blossom & hazelnut dukkah- Beets in general are okay... but THESE beets. These beets are yummy. The orange blossom was a great addition to the palate. Roasted Chicken w/ a chili-fruit paste- Generous in size and sauce. The chicken had a nice charr underneath. We were surprised to see it all layered onto a pita bread. Overall atmosphere is very lively. We very much left happy, healthy, and full. Will be coming back soon enough!

Best kept secret in the Seattle areaFood is seasonal, but always delicious. The staples include lamb ragu, and it always impresses me.Service is great, our party was well attended too.Ambience is intimate, great place for a date.One of many great restaurants in the Beacon Hill area.

Hands down some of the best food I've had, ever. Each of the dishes were so unique and delicious in their own way. We got a seat at the chef's counter and we loved watching them cook. It was even more interesting since they don't use a traditional stove but rather an open flame.They don't take reservations for small groups so you're best try is to come early. We arrived around 5pm on a weekday and were seated right away but by 6, there was a line waiting out the door. There menu is also constantly rotating with fresh ingredients so this is definitely a fun place to revisit.We started with fresh pita and dip. The carrot and walnut dip was surprisingly good and the taste was unique, almost a bit of a curry flavor. The pomegranate seeds on top added a nice juiciness and sweetness. The pita's came fresh from the pizza oven and were pillowy soft inside.For a small plate, we shared the sausage and beans. The sausage not was too oily, cumin beans added a nice complement together with the labneh.For the large plate, we chose the duck. It was cooked so tenderly and the skin added a nice fat. The sweet sauce, veggies, and hazelnut yogurt was amazing and I made sure to get some in every bite.Our stomachs were filled to the brim after this and happily satisfied. The service was very friendly as well and overall vibe of the restaurant was lively. Can't wait to some back and try this place again!

This was my second time at Homer and both times i've been blown away. What I love about this restaurant is that I always get to try new ingredients that i've never heard of or tasted before, and it's always prepared in the most unique and tasteful way. Their menu always changes so it's always worth coming back!They don't take reservations so like other reviewers mentioned, come early! Especially on weekends the wait times can be pretty long, and it's a relatively smaller establishment so I wouldn't recommend large parties.My boyfriend and I started with the Set of Top Three Spreads ($18) which came with three pieces of fresh pita, hummus, carrot and walnut dip, and labneh w/ dried tomatoes and mint. Every dip was so flavorful and this is really good starter if you're indecisive. We ended up ordering an extra pita ($2) to finish the spreads.For the small dish we got the Wood Fired Winter Squash w/ Seeded Salsa Macha, Dates, Cilantro & Rose ($16) and the large plate we got the Wood Roasted Black Cod w/ Sunchokes ($29). I genuinely don't understand how the chefs at Homer prepare vegetables in such an amazing way but I always look forward to their small plates for this reason. The cod was also perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside and paired so well with the sauce underneath it. I can't even describe the food to do it justice but it's just something you need to try!Definitely add Homer to your Seattle must eats!

What a fantastic place to dine in! Fancy and the food is pure heaven!BUT: is the wait worth it?A group of 5 girls had the plan to go and eat out on a Saturday. We arrived around 6pm and had to join the waitlist, because reservations are only accepted for groups bigger than 8/10.So we were able to finally get a table at 9pm!!!To be fair they told us that the wait will be long.My favorite:Roasted beets and the roasted chicken! Pure heaven!Because of the open kitchen they had to have windows open which you could feel because I thought it was cold.The food was definitely amazing and outstanding.But unfortunately I won't be coming back soon because of the long wait. I wish it was easier to get reservations!

Some of the best in seattle!No reservations. We came by around 7pm on a Sunday and no wait. We had options of where we could sit and we sat directly at bar.We ordered:-set of 3 dips $18-3 extra pita $2/ea-lettuce $13-wood fired squash $16 -anchovie $9-sausage $18Definitely too heavy on the carbs. Would have been nice if staff gave a nudge, since it was two of us, but again, it was my own fault. Their pita is delicious so it hits you mid-way through the meal. Ended up leaving 2-2.5 pieces. I recommend someone eating a max of two pitas haha.Flavors and texture are always great at Homer. Street parking only.

Excellent veg friendly place with lots of tasty small plates. Go with a group that likes to share. No reservations, so get there as soon as they open (even on a weekday) or be prepared to wait. Loved every dish we tried, tho the grilled dates and cauliflower with lime aioli were my faves. Black cod with sunchokes and mushrooms was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. The kitchen does a nice job of pacing and coursing the meal so that your aren't overwhelmed with everything at once.Good selection of cocktails, n/a options, and wines by the glass. Dessert options, too, if you save room. The cherry blossom soft serve was a bit too floral for my tastes. The basque style cheesecake was salty in a way that I didn't expect, but was certainly interesting. It's a big slice, so definitely share. Recommend!

I've been to Homer 3 times now over the last year. The first time I went, I (and one other) ordered 3 vegetable dishes, 2 desserts, and the dip trio. This was definitely overkill. We left absolutely bursting and it was incredible food. The next time, ordered 1 dessert, 2 vegetable dishes, and 1 dip. Left bursting, food was great as always. The most recent was last week. Ordered the same amount of food as my second time, but the portion sizes got a lot smaller. The asparagus dish was actually just 6 skinny shriveled pieces of asparagus. We also ordered the cauliflower (pictured), the dips, and the soft serve. Granted, the food is always amazing and very innovative, with very interesting and fresh flavor combinations (hence the 4 stars).