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The restaurant offers a buffet experience that, while simple and not always cohesive in its food offerings, provides a great space with excellent service. The pricing is a bit high for what is offered, especially with the added service charge and expensive drinks. Despite some issues with the food, service, and pricing, the restaurant shows potential with its effort to offer a fine dining experience with a focus on seafood and flavorful appetizers. For special occasions, the service is fantastic, accommodating, and understanding of unexpected delays. The atmosphere is pleasant with fantastic views, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious food, making it a recommended spot with great city views and top-notch service, generally, Prelude at McCaw Hall receives a rating of 3.9 on average.

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 2504 reviews

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2.0 ★ from 5 reviews
erling-19
10.08.2023 - 23:41

I phoned and asked for a window seat as had relatives arriving from New Zealand. I was happy to see we were accommodated. Fantastic views, not noisy like a lot...

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kirsten-346
28.03.2023 - 08:12

Great space. Excellent servers. Really tasty food, if a bit slim on dessert choices. However for a buffet it was over priced. $45 per person NOT including any d...

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shawna-245
03.06.2022 - 03:01

The view is amazing but the food is awful. Ordered two steaks and the well done was conpletely burnt and the medium well was more like medium rare. Girlfriend d...

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jett-21
22.05.2022 - 12:45

If you have never seen Teatro Zin Zannie you better go NOW, because Seattle Opera is forcing them out of their longtime spot on Mercer.

maurine-19
03.04.2022 - 10:24

I didn't know it was a buffet, especially with covid. I had no idea and wanted to eat only a little bite.

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3.9 ★ from 2504 reviews

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