The Harvest Vine

Service was amazing. They really took the time to go over the food and wine menu and kindly refilled our bread basket. The food was delicious but very small portions- the cutest paella pan I've ever seen. It does take some time for the food to be prepared as most need to be roasted. I would definitely consider again for a special occasion. No parking available and lots of construction in the area during our visit.

Cosy setting to catch up with a good buddy over a few Spanish small plates from the Basque region, and a nice bottle of Tempranillo Wine from Spain.Had the Tortilla Española Potato Omelette and Grilled Ibérico de Bellota before going big on desserts with the Chocolate Cake, Caramel Tart, and Olive Oil Wine Cake.

We were served by the incredible Juan Carlos. We had been wanting to check out the Harvest Wine forever, and finally decided to try to sneak in without a reservation as soon as they opened! We sat at the bar and had a front row seat at their open kitchen concept. We were there for a quick bite and 2 glasses of wine. We paired a Rezebal 2021 with the clams. I always prefer whites with seafood, but definitely could have drank a light, fruity red. The sauce was abundant and we dipped our bread in it throughout. You cannot go without ordering bread and olive oil here. The refreshing white paired well with the salty and fatty clams. This was followed by a recommended Rioja with the Cow's tongue. The lengua de vaca was the star of the show. The cheese and chiles were perfection over the meat that was sliced so thinly it felt like a cloud. We had a late night reservation or else we would have had several other plates. We cannot wait to come back!

As restaurants go this deserves 5 stars. I almost gave it 4, but that would not be fair in the overall restaurant scene. If I could give a 4.5, that's what I'd score it.The main reason being is that the bread fell short (it was great Rustic bread but I was expecting a bit more and it was served cold, and some of the flavors on the dishes could be perfected. Someone mentioned the price was reasonable but I felt it was high, so the value was not to my standard to give it a 5 star.Food: It was delicious overall! The shrimp dish was good but could have had a little more zing. The eggplant was very flavorful and nicely prepared. The octopus was delicious and grilled perfectly. I think the presentation could have been a little nicer (but it is the taste that counts to most). The clams were very tasty and the sauce was good for the bread. The pork was hands down my favorite! Very tender and cooked to perfection. The dessert was a custard on top of espresso mousse and a sweet liquor over it. It was delicious.The wine selection was amazing and one could find many reasonably priced bottles! I'd go back just for the Spanish wine.Ambience: rustic and cozy with a lot more space than I thought.Service: very good service. They were attentive and kind.

MANDOLIN CITY! This place favors the group that's willing to share tapas. We went with another couple who shared an enthusiasm for these small plates and fine Spanish wines. Every dish comes with olive oil so stay stocked up on the bread. We appreciated the use of the mandolin for many of the tapas we ordered. Finley sliced with a good blade. I think 2-3 plates per person is a good place to start, the staff was also wicked smart with wine pairings so trust their recommendations. Great place place to go when you're dating with kids.

A gem of Madison park. Need I say more? Well I shall. Came here on a cozy Friday night with another couple. We sat downstairs in a very intimate, candle lit environment.We had much white wine (great recommendations from the waitress) and a plethora of small plates to share. My hypothesis with this restaurant.....simple, quality food but done well. And drenched in olio (deliciouso). Will be back for more smol plates and more EVOO

My partner surprised me with a dinner here as the grand finale for my birthday (and he gets all the props for picking great spots all day/evening) and it was absolutely delicious and wonderful. I wasn't feeling too well from the heat so we kept it simple and ordered just a few dishes: baguette, Ossau Iraty cheese, olive oil ($7 seemed a but steep for it but it was very fragrant), tortilla, grilled pork, and lots of cider and brut. Service was a little clunky, perhaps too casual(?) for such an elegant little neighborhood restaurant. I would love to come back and try the octopus and the shrimp next time. The olive oil white wine cake was delicate and was the perfect finish to the meal.

Harvest Vine is famous in Seattle for its Spanish/Basque cuisine. It would be foolish to not check this off my to-eat list. The ambiance is homey, the service was relaxed though also attentive, and the food was great. Reservations is a must on the weekend. Being our first time, we went with several popular staples. The Food:Tortilla Espanola, $14 - 3 StarsMenu: warm potato onion omelette with alioliThis one didn't hit the right notes for us. Overall, it felt blend. Potato and mayo (essentially) need a bit more something else since it's served as a starter, not as a side.Berenjena, $18 - 5 StarsMenu: roasted eggplant with tomato frito, sheep cheese & anchovyA must order! That was so flavorful and delicious. The anchovy is subtle in case that is a concern. Iberico de Bellota, $31 - 5 StarsMenu: grilled acorn fed pata negra pig with panadera potatoes & cider sauceThe house signature dish is worthy of its name. My oh my. This is so good. The quality of the pork is so dark, it's like beef. Highly recommend.Trucha - 5 StarsMenu: pan roasted trout with porcini mushrooms, leeks & jamon serranoThey served a rotating fish, seasonally available. The preparation, the sear of the skin, and all the sides are simply superb. Also highly recommend.

Ambiance: a wonderful Spanish vibe feel (especially down stairs). You really felt like you left Seattle.Service: surprisingly, standardFood: ah one if my favorite tapa place! So much flavor in all the small dishes and then you throw on that Spanish vibe... feels like Spain!

Food, service, ambiance, all five stars. We sat at the counter, and watched them prepare eggplant 'steak' with cheese and red sauce, iberico pork, thinly sliced beets with olive oil (hard to overstate how good this is), shrimp with bomba rice, and sherried mushrooms. Also dessert....