The Carlile Room

This is a great place to meet with friends before seeing a show at Paramount. I arrived on a Friday around 6pm (our show started at 7:30) and found my friend seated at the bar which was pretty much empty. I was surprised to find the restaurant probably only about 50% full at this time, with no one seated at the bar. I was quickly given menus and the bartenders and servers were all so friendly and attentive. I ordered wine while chatting with my friend awhile before deciding I could use a small meal before the show. I ordered the red mole pulpo and that fit the bill! It was flavorful and tender, though I wished for a bit larger a portion for the price but it was actually the perfect amount of food for what I was looking for. I also wish there were a few more options of small plates like this or perhaps more shareable appetizers for chatting away with friends after work to make this place really perfect.Overall, cute restaurant with good vibes, great service, and tasty food.

I really wanted to like this restaurant - I had seen the mixed reviews but had a soft spot for the food and drinks. Sadly, I wish that I would have followed my fellow Yelpers, but alas, I thought I knew better. Overall, the best word to describe my drinks is "fine." I told that to the server and his reply was "sometimes fine is all you need." I should have let that lead my experience and left after that, but I didn't. First, it was pretty busy since there was a show that evening across the street. While I was seated quickly, the service suffered through most of the experience. I'm not sure if they were short staffed or just unprepared for the rush of people, but it was apparent everyone was running around. I'd like to offer a shoutout to the food runner from that evening, on multiple occasions I saw him presenting people their bills and handling payment. For me specifically, he took one of my orders as he was next to me with another customer. Moving on to the food and drink...the beets were quite good, nothing all that special, but a nice portion of a classic. If I were to go back, that would be the only thing that I would get. The brussels sprouts were quite salty, but were quite bland beyond that. As for both drinks, neither were good, honestly, but I don't remember their names to warn you, dear reader.Sadly, I wanted more with such a cute ambiance, I'm hopeful it was an off night, but I'm not sure I'll be back to find out.

I wanted to like this place more than I did...the atmosphere was cozy but it was WAY too crowded and even though I had a seat at the bar I felt like I was back in college trying to dodge elbows and shoves from behind as others were vying for either a seat or to get the bartender's attention to order a drink. I didn't try the food this time out of respect for my personal space, but I think this is going to be relegated as a place to grab a quick drink before heading to the theatre if not going elsewhere beforehand for dinner or cocktails.

This restaurant has a very eclectic menu. With the exception of the burger and steak, the menu items are very eclectic and unique. It works for some, but it doesn't work for me. The pluses are the service and the ambiance. The service is attentive. The location is perfect if you're attending a show nearby. However, I would highly recommend other food venues in the immediate area if you are seeking a more normal menu selection. Also, my last meal was a disappointment--the schnitzel had burnt edges and it was much too thin for the way it was prepared. The serrated knife that was provided with this dish was well used despite the thinness of the meat. I also felt the cookie was too hard. The mitake mushroom was too complicated. I felt they could have nixed the sauce and the sundry of ingredients served with it. I've been here before and had a decent meal. Sadly, this meal did not live up to my expectations.

Popped in for a later dinner since we got in later than expected due to a flight delay. Our party of 5 was seated immediately. No wait on a Friday night?! Done! I'm there, feed me!Their burger and fries hit just the right spot after a day of traveling. Cooked medium rare, it was a juicy, classic, tasty burger. Staff were attentive and friendly, service was fast, and the place was literally a block from our hotel (the Paramount). Ambience was so relaxing and unchaotic, just the right vibe to hang out with friends on a Friday night. Simple, delicious, and relaxing. What more could we ask for on our first night to decompress? Thanks Carlile Room!

The good part? Everything!! It was all fantastic. The bad part? I forgot to take pics of the food - it was too good to pause before devouring! (Which is actually a good thing!)We started off with a pimento cheese ball on happy hour. You just don't find pimento often in the PNW. The pimento cheese ball was served over honey and pepper jelly with saltines. You got a good cheese to saltine ratio, but I could have used a few more saltines. It had a nice pickled veggie accompaniment- which was very tangy, very tasty!! Hubs and I shared the Hangar Steak - substituting veggies for fries. Our server highly recommended the hanger steak (our 2nd choice was the schnitzel). He kept commenting on the deep red cut of meat. The chef offered us a side Caesar salad as the veggie substitution before we were served - we appreciated it. And let me tell you.... the Caesar dressing was amazing. Nice crisp croutons, fresh romaine, I would definitely recommend and I would order again. The highlight of the event was the Hangar Steak!! We ordered it medium rare, it was deep red, well prepared and so delicious. Definitely recommend the Hangar Steak!! I want to go back right now and order it again. Highly recommend!!

The glow of the Paramount Theatre marquee, can be seen from almost any table in the restaurant. The ambiance of the Carlile Room is a casual with a kiss of sophistication with well balanced cocktails. The groovey 60s/70 chandlers, the art coat racks. The Carlile serves modern-American menu. Love the ode to the theater also with the way the check came in a play bill. My husband and I decided to skip lunch and we had a larger dinner, we order the goat cheese fondu to start, and the ahi tuna with the scallion pancake. Entree he had the flank steak and I had salmon. Cocktails: I had the sangria, hint of cinnamon from the cinnamon syrup which gave it a kiss of sweet with the red wine full bodied. Would give it an overall 4/5. The old fashion my husband ordered was well balanced only negative was. I don't believe the orange zest was the freshest as you couldn't smell it. Not all to bring out the flavors in the drink you rub the zest around the rim and drop in. 4/5 for the drink overall.. My husband had a dirty dry martini was definitely lackluster on the dirty the drink was ehh the garnish was also not very good 3/5. Last cocktail was a Manhattan was so amazing so smooth and perfectly balanced 5/5. Appetizers: goat cheese fondu was served with grill focaccia, pear, apple and fennel. The rich goat cheese fondue was cut by the garlicky, slightly charred bread and crispy tart apple. If on the menu order it's a must have 5/5 Ahi tuna with the scallion pancake was good.. the pancake was little lacking in flavor but the tuna was fresh was a solid 3/5. Entree: flank steak with cheese toast and French onion jus. Was perfectly cooked was like an upscale modern take on an awesome steak sand which 5:5. Salmon was cooked perfectly medium rare the escarole was good, the dill oil with the celery root purée was super tasty 4/5. Our server was so polite, knew the menu and made great recommendations for what to order. This place is awesome for date night, anniversary or any occasion.

I came here for dinner with 5 of my coworkers! It's a perfect spot for doing family style with everyone. We ordered everything on the menu and everything was really flavorful and came out so quick. I loved the Cesar salad and flank steak. They have a huge wine list too which we loved! Servers were very tentative and were really sweet to us! Restaurant is more on the bistro moody vibe and it was easy to hold conversations. We can't wait to come back!Giving it a 4 as I've had better food in Seattle but overall a good go to spot.

Great food and service. We went for drinks and appetizers before a show at The Paramount right across the street. The beat salad was excellent!

great food and huge portions for a reasonable price! the staff was amazing too. They gave us recommendations and service was amazing. Chips & Dip at happy hour was to die for.