a stir

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4.8 (1026)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

818 E. Pike, Seattle, WA 98122

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2 people

May 16, 2025

May 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

What's a stir, you ask? We offer gluten-free contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine with Northern Mediterranean influences - think Spanish, French, Italian, Greek & Turkish, diverse & healthy options, courtesy of Chef Ton Yazici & Sous Chef Ben Jones. We specialize in wine, cider and spirit flights.

In addition to our ciders, beer & full bar, we serve local Washington wines as well as a selection of Mediterranean ones, curated by local winemaker Rich Burton of Locus Wines.

Main dining room is all ages with 75 seats. Downstairs bar/event space holds 150 people - 21+only for regular hours. Please note that food service stops 45 minutes prior to closing.

P.S. Our space was formerly Capitol Cider, a gluten-free kitchen bar and tavern that specialized on fried foods and pub fare. Our reviews prior to 2024 are for Capitol Cider.

SPECIAL NOTE: We require a credit card hold for larger reservations (6 or more), up to 10 people. If seeking larger ones, email us at info@astirseattle.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Tue, Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(206) 397-3564
Website
http://www.astirseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ton Yazici
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, a stir can accommodate all of your special event needs. We can host private or semi-private dining, wine or cider and food pairing experiences for groups large and small.
Private party contact
Ton Yazici: (206) 769-5426
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
818 E. Pike, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Cross street
Broadway & Pike. Parking lots available at Harvard & Pine, Harvard
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Route #2 one block away on Seneca and Harvard; Capitol Hill-Pioneer Square Street Car stop is by the restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Pike; Capitol Hill Light Rail station is three blocks north of the resturant
Entertainment
Our downstairs lounge offers a regular event lineup with live music and art events, game night and more. We love supporting local artists and serving as a gathering place for the community. On our Event Calendar, you can expect to find the "Cider Jam" Session on Monday nights, Cider & Games on Tuesday nights, Capitol Cider Unplugged on Wednesdays and Drink and Draw on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

June Music & Drink Pairing: Theme: GIN
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 19, 2025 only
7:00 PM
Welcome to our Music & Drink series! Our co-owner/winemaker Rich is a massive live music fanatic. He'll be pairing 10 songs with a drink that matches its mood, lyrics, or the vibe. There will be wine, cider, beer, or cocktails paired with each song. We will listen while sipping the chosen libation - conversation about the pairing is encouraged! Theme this month: Spirit Focus – Gin. Guess what? Gin isn’t just for martinis and tonic! We’ll deep dive on this amazing spirit and try cocktails old and new that feature gin as the main ingredient. Learn about the history of gin and, as always, we’ll pair some songs perfectly with each drink. Rich's music taste skews towards alternative pop, rock, folk & country, with a few other genres thrown in for good measure. Like Jenny Lewis, The Head & the Heart, Jason Isbell, The New Pornographers, & U.S. Girls. You want to be there. Never heard of them? Discover new music then! Regular food menu will be available if hungry.

Private dining

What 1,026 people are saying

a stir reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Healthy
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Contemporary American
Seattle
Healthy
Seattle
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A Stir in Seattle is a gluten-free haven offering a "delightful experience" with excellent service and a varied, tasty menu. Diners rave about the "best gluten free bread" and dishes like crab cakes and mushroom risotto. With a warm atmosphere and accommodating staff, it's "a real gem" for everyone, gluten-free or not.

1,027 Reviews

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Vitus
Seattle8 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a wonderful time at a/stir. The staff was super attentive, the food was delicious, and I really like what they've done with the general vibe of the place.
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Marc
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Gluten free kitchen which is great for those who need to eat gluten free however all the others joining at the table would have no idea they are eating a gluten free meal. The bread they provided was literally some of the best bread I've ever eaten and would have never guessed that it was GF. All apps, drinks, entrees, and desserts were very good. We'll be back!
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Stephen
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff, nice place. Food portions on the light side but very tasty. Crispy Brussel sprouts need a bit more crisping but again tasty. Wine is pricey but good solid reds. GF beer very tasty. As a Coeliac and a birthday boy I enjoyed the whole experience
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Natalya
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing!! Our favorite dish was the calamari. The crab cakes were also amazing.
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Perry VIP
Seattle75 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, dining at a stir was a delightful experience. The service was excellent, the food, from starters through dessert, was perfectly prepared and delicious. My friends and I had a wonderful evening.
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Damian VIP
Seattle14 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Appetizer (meze plate) was really good. The chicken suflaki was a bit dry, but the salad that was served with it (Turkish shepherd's salad) was really delicious. We also had a lamb moussaka special that was really good. The desert (chocolate cookie with ice cream) wasn't anything to write home about. All in all, a good meal.
a stirResponded on May 1, 2025
Thank you, Damian. Next time, send back the suflaki and we'll fire a new one. No one deserves a dry-ish chicken. It is like wet jeans. Unpleasant and you just wanted it to go away. Not sure what happened with the chocolate chip cookie there. Usually, when we run out, people threaten to never come back. It is THAT popular. We will aim for better grades in the future. Thanks for the feedback. We will do better. Cheers, Ton (Chef/Owner)
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AprilE
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While in town for business, we held a team dinner for seven people. It was nice to accommodate vegan and vegetarian staff with great options. Our server was great.
a stirResponded on May 1, 2025
Thanks April. You are just going to have to come back to Seattle for business more often.
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Nancy VIP
New York City117 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So glad we went! Service was attentive and lovely, and food was excellent. Crab cakes perfectly crispy exterior with lots of tasty crab inside with almost undetectable “filler” elements - JUST as it should be but seldom is at even the best restaurants. Chicken pesto pasta dish was a hit, as was the OH burger & fries. Cheese curds yummy as always. Drinks fine with the exception of the Locus rose (remarkably tasteless) that was part of the rose flight, but this was quickly rectified by our excellent server. All around great experience!
a stirResponded on May 1, 2025
Thank you for this Nancy. We will shoot for a better grade next time around. The filler in my crab cakes is wild Alaskan Cod to hold it together. No panko crumbs, etc. Oops, just gave the secret away. :-) Cheers, Ton (Chef/Owner)
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Glen VIP
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The many influences coming together create a varied and very tasty menu. Nice wine and cocktail options as well. Chef and staff are fun and helpful. We are so glad we decided to try this.
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Katie
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant! As someone who is strictly gluten free it’s a wonderful dining experience. Food is great, service is always good. We will keep coming back!
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FAQs

a stir offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. a stir also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 397-3564.

a stir is rated 4.8 stars by 1026 OpenTable diners.

a stir does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.