The Ruins

Disgusting behind the scenes. Fifteen plus year facility is in total disrepair. Housekeeping is a concept lost on this group. The food I saw and tasted was also disgusting. I suspect they count on the fact that your probably already buzzed by now, and don't mind the crap they are serving you. The shitty well liquor they present, and the mandated ounce and a half pours make for some pretty terrible drinks as well. The staff are dour, back-stabby, worried more about spying and narcing on their co-workers then they are about you. It's obvious no one there is truly in love with their job and that could care less about the client so long as the check clears.

I went to a wedding here and couldn't imagine a more beautiful and intimate venue! It was like we had stepped into another realm!

Beautiful venue and beautiful sunsets we where the production company for a wedding there and the staff was fantastic and everyone had a good time the only downside is you have to keep the volume kind of on the low side due to neighbors complaining but for an intimate party it is perfect, would definitely return to that place

My wife and I had our wedding at the Ruins and it was absolutely wonderful. If you don't already know, The Ruins has their own wedding planner, their own florist, and their own catering. Not having to shop around to find those separately helped a lot, and all of them are fantastic at their jobs. Madeline, the wedding planner for The Ruins, deserves every kind and wonderful word that has been on every review we have read. Planning a wedding is stressful, but every time we spoke with or met with Madeline, there was always some stress relieved because of how on top of everything she was and how confident she made us feel about our wedding. Her communication was always top notch, and she was always available to answer questions when we had them. During the day of the wedding, she kept things moving smoothly. Sarah, the Events Coordinator also did a great job working with Madeline to keep everything moving as well. The florist, Amanda, did a fantastic job with understanding the ambience we were going for in our conversations, and when we saw everything in person, she absolutely knocked it out of the park. The catering was delicious, our guests raved about the food. While my wife and I are both meat-loving omnivores, we had a number of guests that have dietary restrictions, and it was very easy to have delicious gluten-free and vegan options for them. They no longer have an in-house bakery, but they take care of the cake through Morfey's, and it turned out perfectly - both with how it looked and how it tasted. The photos on their website (as beautiful as they are) just can't compare with seeing the venue in person. There is a personality to the venue that is elegant, artistic and timeless. The ballroom is especially breathtaking. Our photographer said that the Ruins was so visually captivating that he couldn't take a bad shot if they tried. Our guests were so impressed with the beauty, uniqueness, and classiness of the venue, and stated it absolutely fit with my wife and I's unique style.Despite having our wedding during the pandemic, Madeline and the staff at the Ruins did a fantastic job navigating the changes and mandates that we were subject to, and ensuring us that we had a beautiful and unforgettable experience. I would recommend anyone to have their wedding or event at the Ruins. Not just because of the how visually impressive the venue is, but because everyone who works there does a fantastic job of making sure your event is perfect.

We held our 120-person wedding reception at the Ruins during July 2019 and honestly could not have asked for a better experience - we wouldn't have changed a thing. Communication throughout the entire planning process was easy, simple and efficient. Our guests have been raving out how unique the Ruins is - it captured the 'New Orleans in Seattle' vibe that we were striving for. The space has so much character!Working with Madeline (event coordinator), Amanda (design/florals), Mark (chef) and the remainder of the Ruins team was truly a dream. This is a hidden gem within Seattle and I cannot recommend the Ruins highly enough for weddings or any special event. Notably, we felt like the 120/125 guest list for our event was just right (did require dinner tables in two separate rooms) and the venue certainly lends itself to smaller events as well.

Hidden jewel in Seattle in which we spent a society-sponsored event. Externally, the place is almost not recognizable as a desirable entry. But the inside was a mixture of castle and theater place. Cool and an unparalleled option to sit down and spend chatting with friends and colleagues. I am not sure whether the food was created there or catered to the place.

I haven't been to The Ruins in a long time now, but what I always enjoyed was that it was always acceptable for guests to talk about the elephant in the room while dining.

I would recommend the Ruins and specifically, venue manager Madeline, to all brides.We had a wonderful experience working with Madeline over 5-6 months planning our wedding. Not only is Madeline a truly wonderful person, but she was also patient, calm, a great communicator, offered expert advice and was a huge support to us. She had our best interests in mind and was really accommodating and understanding when COVID disrupted our plans and decisions.The venue itself is stunning, quirky, and so unique. We loved that there are 3 different rooms to utilize and create surprise and delight for guests when you transition from ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. There is nowhere else in Seattle that can even compare to the vibe of the space. Bonus - you won't need much décor in this space because of all the character already in it!As Madeline was out of the state on our wedding day (sad!), we had Sarah as our day-of venue manager, and she did a great job. All the staff, especially the bartenders, on the wedding day were attentive and fantastic. Our guests were totally blown away by this venue they had no idea existed.The only iffy experience we had was during our paid two tastings where we weren't super impressed with the food. To our surprise, the food on the wedding night was much better and only got a couple comments on the flank steak being chewy.Looking back on the wedding day, I am so glad we chose that venue and that we got to work with Madeline during it. Book it!

My husband and I had our wedding at The Ruins. It was absolutely stunning and a magical day that we will remember forever!Everyone we worked with was incredible throughout the planning process, which was also complicated by the pandemic. The venue has their own events manager, catering, floral, and bakery partner. It was wonderfully easy to design and coordinate all of these features. They also have other partners for entertainment and such.The venue is beautifully eclectic. We were attracted to the unique space and stayed because of the delicious food and easy to work with staff. We had an incredible wedding planning experience and an even better day. We highly recommend The Ruins!

We had our wedding at the Ruins and it was absolutely magical!!!! Madeleine was so supportive to my aunt and uncle (w/ us on FaceTime) during the tour and our planner Sarah --- KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. Sarah kept us on schedule, she was fun, she was amazing and did it all with a smile on her face. Having Landmark run the food + beverage was so seamless and efficient and everything was perfect.