Surrell

Food: for the presentations, I will have to give it a 10/10. However, the food was a 4/10 for our group. It wasn't something special or make a lasting impression where I would pay to come back again. What we got was shown below in the photos; A5 waygu, carrots, scallops, a piece of octopus, oysters, macaron, potato and truffles, porridge, and desserts. The food was super salty for our taste, did not think it would be like for all the courses that we got. If the food were to be a bit more flavorful and less salty, I think I would give it a 8/10. Service: 7/10 someone will come to set up the table, and after the dishes are served, they will come back to collect the dishes . Did not really ask how we like it or if it is to our liking, or how's the taste because otherwise we could have told them how salty the food is without being upfront about it. Ambiance: 8/10 I just thought it was a bit too dark, even the restroom has minimal to no lights. But I guess they have a theme that they're going for. There will be random photos of the house and it's a bit scary.

Surrell is a wonderful experience for the high quality details, excellent staff that cares about your time there, and the essence of food. Make reservations ahead of time, select the chefs table if possible! It was cool to see the working kitchen team. You're greeted with a refreshing drink at check in. With a rotating "tasting menu", each season will be a different menu put together by the chef and team. Each dish was a surprise and fun. At my visit, for one of the plates, each ingredient was packaged separately and we were tasked to put together mini tacos. While the quality of plates was excellent, I felt like during the middle the dishes sort of felt redundant. The flavors are consistent across all dishes. I recommend Surrell to anyone looking for a fine dining experience. The staff care about your time there and the chef puts his heart into his craft. I look forward to visiting again in the spring time for the next tasting menu.

The service was wonderful, I appreciate how helpful they were. The ambience was really nice. This is perfect for a date night with people who literally enjoy all sorts of food. The food came out so cute and so unique it almost made you not want to disrupt how cute it came out. It's perfect for the foodie that loves Instagram photos. And there's so much effort put on the presentation. I wish there was a little bit more effort put on the actual taste of the food. A lot of it was so bland. And this is a very expensive tasting. The octopus could've been grilled longer It was very floppy and rubbery. The tuna didn't taste fresh, it tasted like it sat out for quite some time. The tofu soup with the edible leaf was very bland. The lamb was delicious. All in all if you're into unique different foods and enjoy tastings this is definitely a fun spot to try.

Surrell is fantastic. We had the best meal and experience. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with a refreshing sangria. We were seated outside. When we got to our seats, visually it was stunning with a variety of bites waiting for us.The theme was Mid Spring Night. The menu is attached, but there were some deviations. The first bite I had at the table was a savory Poricini Macaroon. This was cooked perfectly and had a really good mouth feel. The next bite was a cured salmon with some herb jam. I have eaten a lot of salmon, but this was unique and delicious. The next bite was fried mushrooms that also had an original flavor. Even the bread basket and butter were great--I had one slice sourdough and the other of a potato bread. And all this was just what was at the table when we sat down.We did the wine pairing (that is definitely worth it). They matched this was Echolands Sparking Cab Franc. Like all the courses to follow, it was perfectly matched. Also, with each wine we had an excellent explanation of its background. Service overall was absolutely outstanding.After that was a vegetable salad with zuchini, radishes, cucumber surrounding goat cheese with a citrus dressing. It might be hard to imagine how this was elevated, but it was really good. This was matched with Oomrang Miller-Thurgau (which was kind of similar to a Sauvignon Blanc and a great fit with the salad.The next item was a Dungeness Crab with dill flavor in a sesame cone. The flavor was great and I really enjoyed the crunch of the cone. Shortly after that was another salmon preparation, a herb confit Copper River that came with a strawberry broth and fennel on top. Just like the first bite of salmon, his was absolutely a new taste and just incredible tasting. I was not sure how the broth and fennel would work, but they were a perfect complement. These were matched with the Carideas Counoise. All the wines were from Washington. I had not heard of the grape, but understand it is often used in blends. Again, a good match (and nice to see a red match with seafood like this).The next course was a braised Octopus with purees of Bing Cherry (with some heat) and apricots. I am not an octopus fan, but this was probably the most surprising dish of the night and it just melted in my mouth. Both purees were just perfect and nice to have two choices (although another leg would have been nice). This was matched with a Riesling.During these courses, we were teased with the smell of meat being smoked. It turned out to lamb belly and it was cooked absolutely perfect medium rare. This came with mushroom and then some rice kind of like a risotto. This was matched with the Lawrelin Syrah, another great wine.We then had beet ice as a palate cleanser. This was covered in lime cream. It was nice.The dessert was a pistachio type cake surrounded by mousse. This was another absolutely delicious course, just the right blend of savory and not too sweet.They gave us a goody bag to go, but then as one final special touch, Chef Aaron provided us with tea to go.This is not cheap, but considering the level of food and service a good value and something everyone should consider for any special occasions. Seattle restaurants do not quality for Michelin stars, but having eaten at a few that earned them, I am very confident they would earn one and glad this is in Seattle. We will definitely be back.

Easily the best meal I've had in Seattle in years. Excellent all around, the service was superb, with no detail left out.

Surrell was an absolute delight. One of our best dining experiences this year! The building served as a coffee shop the last time we visited and has been redone beautifully for this small restaurant. The decor is charming yet modern and very intimate. We enjoyed dinner at the chefs counter - highly recommend! It was wonderful to watch the whole process. Chef Aaron was personable and engaged throughout the whole experience. He stopped to chat with us frequently. He was willing let us get to know him too. The staff was attentive and polite, and were well organized. Food exceeded our expectations! Unlike some of the few reviews I have seen about lack of flavor or vinegary/ acidic food, we found it to be delightful. The ingredients were fresh, light, and creatively prepared. We cannot wait to return to try the food from another season of produce! Definitely one to add to the rotation of fancy-night-out-venues!

Disclaimer: this review is coming from someone who has never done an intimate tasting menu experience and came from out of town to visit Seattle.My wife and I did the Tasting Menu - Chef's Counter Seating ($175/person) and added on the wine pairing ($85/person) on the day of our visit. We were hesitant at first, but the staff offered to split the pairings between the two of us. This way we got to experience the wines from various Washington vineyards and didn't have to worry about getting full off liquids.Chef Aaron and his staff were extremely hospitable, attentive to detail and constantly engaged with us to make sure we had the best dining experience. 10/10The little details with the dishes was what won me over. The sauces and smoky flavors really heightened the experience for me. Keep in mind the ingredients rotate depending on the season but you can absolutely make special request if you have any dietary restrictions.I wasn't a huge fan of the pork or the duck unfortunately and that's mostly based on personal preference. But I went in with an open mind, tried some new foods, and thoroughly enjoyed my time. If you're visiting Seattle then this is something you should definitely try to experience. It's pricey but the memories we shared was worth it.

Wow! From start to finish, this was art. We went to Surrell this weekend to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed. There were so many special touches. From the happy birthday message on our table, to the welcome mulled wine under the cover outside, to the farewell tea or coffee, it really awed us. Location/reservation: this is a charming, cozy, and romantic house turned restaurant. It's beautifully lit, with a gorgeous wall of an array of wines to oogle over. You can also reserve ahead of time to sit at the chefs table and watch them work. I'd love to do that someday, but if you're looking for a more intimate setting, I'd suggest a table. I also seen a group go upstairs, so they can accommodate larger groups if you plan ahead. Food: we got 2 tasting menus (1 regular, and 1 pescatarian). We did not order the wine pairing but we did try out some wine by the glass. I really appreciated that a majority of the meal was similar so even if you have a specific diet, you don't feel like you're missing out and can really enjoy it together and discuss it. The food is incredible. So beautiful, and packed full of flavor. There were many moments I was shocked and I love that feeling of being on my toes and not knowing what to expect. They had a macaron but it was savory and had mushroom. My taste buds were so caught off guard in a beautiful way! Price: we payed around $110 for 4 glasses of wine and we tried over 13 dishes for $390 (that's for 2 people) plus tip and everything it was about $630 for both of us. Highlights: 1. I need that mulled wine bottled and ready for me to purchase weekly lol2. The chefs mom made the flower bouquets for the menu which was so special - lots of fresh greenery and flowers along the journey3. Lavender tea in the cutest little Togo cup was so special, chef said it's his wife's fav - I went to Whole Foods and bought lavender tea for home lol4. Favorite part of my entire meal (and it's hard to choose) is that porridge - omg how do you do it?! Sorcery. Coming in a close second is that octopus - so good!5. Kinda random but I loved the music playlist that evening. Thank you for a special evening!

Been in Seattle for 8 years now, and can't believe we hadn't been here before. Hands down the best meal (really an experience) in the city. The food was creative, whimsical, incredibly well balanced, and, needless to say, delicious. Wine pairings were impeccable and gave us a whole new appreciation for Washington vintners. The staff were so warm and knowledgeable. It's really in the little touches that make a huge difference, like the mulled wine as soon as we arrived, handmade bouquets from the chef's mother, pop up coffee service on the way out at the end of the evening. We sat at the chef's table and got to watch the artistry happening in the kitchen. No on site parking, so would recommend taking a rideshare. Probably best after the wine anyway. 100% well worth it.

Truely a special evening to remember. It is a culinary experience from before you walk in the door through walking out the door to go home. No detail was missed. The food was delicious, inventive and unique in a good way.Don't just go for a special event, it is worth going to check out what each season brings.