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4.9
- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.8Value
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FareStart Restaurant
4.9 (1436)
$30 and under
American
700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Make a reservation
2 people
May 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for groups
- Innovative
- Neighborhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Contemporary American
- Hours of operationDinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Private party facilitiesWhen you hold your events at FareStart, your dollars provide culinary job training and support to homeless and disadvantaged people working hard to transform their lives. Private banquet rooms, and the entire restaurant, are available for your events.
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Cross street7th and Virginia
- Parking detailsPark for free after 4pm at Amazon’s Doppler Garage located at 2000 6th Ave, Seattle. There are also several lots, garages, and limited accessible street parking available in the immediate area.
- Public transitRoutes 17 and 23 have stops at the intersection of 7th, Westlake and Virginia and many additional stops within a 2 block radius. Click on the Metro King County transit trip planner for specific route information.
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Chef Khampaeng Panyathong Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 onlyPlease join us for a special evening as we celebrate our students, build community & enjoy an incredible meal. Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. All revenue & donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training & placement programs. Feat. Chef Khampaeng Panyathong https://www.taurusox.com/ Menu 1st: Soop Pak, Chilled salad of blanched yu choi greens, mushrooms, toasted sesame, garlic, ginger, cilantro and fresh dill 2nd: Thom Khem, Caramelized pork belly stewed with garlic, ginger and warming spices, served with a tamari-cured egg, jasmine rice and a brussel hash brown 3rd: Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Veg or GF Menu is only available upon request when booking Tickets are non-refundableChef Stuart Lane Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 31, 2025 onlyPlease join us for a special evening as we celebrate our students, build community & enjoy an incredible meal. Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. All revenue & donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training & placement programs. Feat. Chef Stuart Lane https://spinasse.com/ Menu 1st: TBD 2nd: TBD 3rd: TBD Veg or GF Menu is only available upon request when booking Tickets are non-refundableChefs Trinh and Thai Nguyen Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 11, 2025 onlyPlease join us for a special evening as we celebrate our students, build community & enjoy an incredible meal. Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. All revenue & donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training & placement programs. Feat. Chefs Trinh and Thai Nguyen https://www.basabainbridgeisland.com/ Menu 1st: TBD 2nd: TBD 3rd: TBD Veg or GF Menu is only available upon request when booking Tickets are non-refundable
What 1,436 people are saying
FareStart Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Overall
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Food
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Value
Seattle / Eastern Washington
American
Seattle
Best Overall
Seattle
Best Food
Seattle
Best Service
Seattle
Best Value
Seattle
Innovative
Seattle
American
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
FareStart Restaurant offers an "amazing" dining experience that combines "exceptional" food and service with a meaningful mission. Patrons rave about the "best dining value" with 3-course meals crafted by top chefs for $55, supporting a transformative community program. Guest Chef Nights are especially praised for their culinary brilliance and heartwarming impact.
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5.0Dined on May 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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5.0Dined on May 2, 2025
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5.0Dined on April 18, 2025
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5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
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5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
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Joanne
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5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
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5.0Dined on March 21, 2025
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5.0Dined on March 7, 2025
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FAQs
FareStart Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.
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- United States
- Seattle / Eastern Washington
- Seattle
- Capitol Hill
Make a reservation
2 people
May 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Additional information
- Cross street7th and Virginia
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Hours of operationDinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPark for free after 4pm at Amazon’s Doppler Garage located at 2000 6th Ave, Seattle. There are also several lots, garages, and limited accessible street parking available in the immediate area.
- Public transitRoutes 17 and 23 have stops at the intersection of 7th, Westlake and Virginia and many additional stops within a 2 block radius. Click on the Metro King County transit trip planner for specific route information.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWhen you hold your events at FareStart, your dollars provide culinary job training and support to homeless and disadvantaged people working hard to transform their lives. Private banquet rooms, and the entire restaurant, are available for your events.