Jude's Old Town

This is a hidden gem. Wow!!! Great service and the food is beyond delicious~. Drinks are so on point amazingHighly recommend

Soooooo good!! This place has been on my bookmarks for a ridiculously long time, but I'm usually in the area in the mornings while they don't open until 16:00. I was really looking for something different and decided that I'm just going to make a special trip to check out Jude's and enjoy the Japanese garden.If you haven't been in the area, this part of the neighborhood is street parking only. I've had challenges in the morning, but was able to park surprisingly close on this particular evening. I showed up a little bit after opening and there were already several people sitting outside - always a good sign! Inside was clean and had plenty of plants to help liven things up. We were greeted promptly by a lovely gentleman who was super awesome at his job; one of those people that their job really fits their personality and you can feel the passion. There were several beverages that I was interested in, but the special of the day really pulled me in - some sort of blended mango deliciousness with some heat and the alcohol of my choice. I went with rum...just seemed like the right thing to do.For dinner I went in knowing I wanted the mushroom étouffée, which was amazing. I originally wasn't going to get the NOLA fritters because they seemed a bit pricey, but I'm super glad that I did! They were fantastic and I want to figure out how to make them at home...which means I'm going to need to get more for research purposes. As a vegetarian I know that Cajun themed places are usually not very friendly, but Jude's has a lot of vegetarian and vegan options while having classic dishes that you'd expect to find. This place is a bit out of my way, but I'm definitely going to make it work so I can try all the things on the menu.

Love this place. Great neighborhood spot. I recommend . I wish they'd bring back that delicious lentil soup.

Nice, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Good food and ambiance. Easy takeout. Fun cocktails. If ordering takeout, place your order as early as possible to avoid a long wait time. Cheers!

Judes is an amazing jewel for our community. I always look forward to finding an excuse to stop by. Very friendly and comfortable with amazing drinks and yummy nosh.

This place is fantastic and a spot that I plan on revisiting and recommending moving forward. We came during Plate of Nations (an awesome 2 week event that features diverse South Seattle restaurants) and we split their Plate of Nations Meal. The meal cane with 2 proteins, 4 sides and beignets so how can you possibly go wrong with that?!For our proteins we got fried catfish and blackened chicken and both were excellent. The catfish had a nice crispy and light fry on the outside and it was simple and full of flavor. The chicken was moist and it had a great spicy blackened flavor.For our sides we got dirty rice, grits, sautéed greens and an apple salad. My favorite of the sides was shockingly the apple salad. It was light and well dressed and it had the perfect amount of crunch and texture for a salad. I like salads but I was not expecting to enjoy this salad as much as I did as it was a top tier salad. All of the sides were good but my second favorite was probably the dirty rice but the grits were no slouch as well!For dessert we had the beignets and they came with a chocolate ganache for dipping. It was a wonderful finishing touch.I honestly can't recommend this place enough as our server was fantastic too. Reasonable prices, delicious food and great service, what more can you ask for? Very excited to go back and try some of their other options like the Louisiana Stuff Chayote or the Hot Pimento Cheese Dip in the future.

I usually don't write reviews, but after this experience, I have. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've been to this restaurant more than a few times, and every time I've been there, the service is always delightful and the waiters are so welcoming. As for the food, it's always tasty. This is a true hidden gem. I highly recommend it.

Jude's serves great drinks and food but what sets it apart are the people who work there. I'm always warmly welcomed, kinda like Norm at Cheers. Jude's is a South End gem.

I love Jude's! Most Southern food in Seattle is objectively terrible but Jude's is genuinely delicious and always hits the spot. My personal favorite order is the grits plate with fried chicken, but the chicken sandwich and the dirty rice are also very very good. The drinks are fun and well thought out, I tried the "Tempest in a Teapot" for the first time recently and it was incredible! Definitely bring a friend so you can share things! I love that there are books that you can read and the staff are so friendly. It's a cute spot where I always feel welcome and know I can get a delicious meal!

This place is outstanding. A truly unique experience. The menu is pared down but plenty of vegan and artisanal options. A real classy and cozy feel but with reasonable prices. was suggested a beer that was incredible. Mark has a real insight for taste. Maybe the best Tofu sandwich I've ever had and definitely the best I've ever brought. It is a worker's collective so I would have had to have been served a bowl of rats to complain but I honestly haven't been to a better restaurant in a decade. Amazing place, amazing service, they do credit to an entire movement through incredible food at good prices.