The Fireside Room

We came here for the silent reading party and the service was absolutely atrocious! We arrived 15 min early and were seated immediately. We asked the server if we could order food at 8:45 and she said it wasn't allowed and walked away. it then took 25 min before we waved down another server to order drinks, because our server served Every person in the room before us and never came back. In that same time two tables around us were served items that we were told we couldn't order and that it was because they came early...except they came in at the same time we did. We asked the people next to us and they said it's because they come all the time. Which is so weird. When we flagged down a server to put down our drink order and asked again about the food she said she was going to go and check with the kitchen and she never came back. What did happen after that though was almost every server except our own of corse, because she never came back again the entire night, made snarky comments to us about everything and were just weirdly short with every interaction. This is the most overrated event. They clearly don't treat all their guest with the same respect and service. We spent $70 to buy tickets, and weren't even treated as human and then at the end of the night after not a single person asked us if we wanted anything and avoided our table like the plague, they had the nerve to act like they were doing us a favor for not meeting the minimum order requirement of $20 a person. We couldn't even get a server to come to our table. We were planning on spending a lot of money tonight, we were there for a galentines date and really wanted to have a good time and the way we were treated really just ruined the entire night. I would never come back again. I do not recommend!

It's been years since I last visited this place and I finally did again yesterday for lunch. As good as I remember it to be! Ambiance was so nice, service was great and fast. I had my favorite grilled cheese and tomato soup. Outstanding taste, position size, value for money! Highly recommended for a quick or long and lazy highlight for a workday! Will be back!

Gorgeous bar in a charming, old-world hotel with actual fireplaces (perfect for those dreary, rainy Seattle nights!). Note that there's no food served here before 5pm except a bowl of nuts, so something worth considering if you arrive hungry. Drinks were good albeit a little pricey. We stayed on for dinner (from the restaurant directly across the bar called Stella). The hazelnut crusted steelhead trout was good, but I would not recommend the pappardelle ragu because the pasta was overcooked and mushy instead of being al dente. It also lacked spice which I think would've vastly improved the dish. Service at this bar was great and waiters were very prompt. On the whole, we'd probably come back for drinks but not dinner.

Romantic beautiful lounge, 1900's architecture is stunning! Happy hour was affordable!

Perfect spot for a low key amazing cocktail that takes you back to the way back machine! We loved it! Beautiful decor and priceless!

Tucked inside the heart of the Sorrento Hotel is the Fireside Room. A super cozy and comfortable hidden gem in the heart of Capitol Hill. Each night before we headed out, my wife and I made this our first stop for a warm up cocktail before hitting the street. The bar itself is out eye view so who knows that the bartenders are doing behind the curtain, but whatever it is they are doing it right. The cocktails here are made to perfection. The Fireside Room is perfect for Seattle, I can't imagine a better place to relax with your favorite beverage on a rainy night. The irony of this is, it was sunny and in the 70's every day we were here.

First off - the Dunbar Room has the same menu. They're both nice spaces; I prefer the Fireside when I want to feel "like I'm around people" and the Dunbar for "intimacy," it's wonderful to have the choices!There's no better value than the Sorrento's bars. Especially at Happy Hour. It ain't even a question -- two house cocktails each, share the most delicious meatballs with a shrimp skewer and fries for $50?I said, "value." The bartenders are really good here, so that "house" cocktail is going to be delicious as well as "potent." ($7). All in an elegant setting with really good service . . . I live nearby and when I'm thinking about going to a pub to spend (4 beers & $7 plus two $16 entrees) . . . The Sorrento's pubs are worth it even when it's not "happy hour," but if you're in the area come Happy Hour . . . you owe it to yourself to dive on it!

Befuddlingly bad. Weak drink, weird service ("Would you like to order some food?" "We'd like to have a little time to think." 20 seconds later: "Well, would you like some food?"), and mediocre food. Prosciutto wrapped dates were tasty and at $3 per date they should be. Arancini were...weird. The tomato sauce tasted of raw onion and the arancini themselves, although crunchy, had no seasoning, not even salt. I almost never leave a bad review, but this place has been limping along for far too long now. So much missed potential.

Absolutely loved this spot. Originally planned to eat outside at Stella but sat in here due to the weather and so glad we did! Beautiful, intimate, mellow ambiance. Bonus points for pretty/tasteful Holiday decor. The cocktails, food, and dessert were all SO good. Highly recommend the almond chicken piccata or hazelnut steelhead fish for dinner entree. The caramel pear was unbelievably delicious. Great service. We will be back!

We stayed here for a couple nights as a fun staycation in Seattle. And let me tell you, the atmosphere here is A+. A classic, relaxing atmosphere next to a large fireplace, a 1920s style bar, and the gorgeous piano to match. I like my drinks a little less sweet and drier, so ended up ordering mostly off menu...the drinks taste good but a bit sweet for my taste. But get a boulvardier or a Manhattan and you'll be blown away by the solid showing. Not to mention how nice the staff is and how prompt they were with all our drinks despite it being a bit busy. Highly recommend as a great place to relax and have a fantastic craft cocktail.