Cedar + Elm

Cedar + Elm reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. J

   Julie VIP

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent thank you! Everything was perfect food, wine and service!
   

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   Ruth

   Seattle1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We had afternoon tea, which is served on Thursday and Friday afternoons. The space is airy and light, but full of hard surfaces so noise was greater than you might expect, but there was live piano music. The food was already on the tables before people were seated, and was not appealingly presented. There were two of us, and two of each type of bread, sandwich, and sweet served on overly large plates on the four serving tiers. Scones and crumpets were both cold, and the crumpets and a mini-muffin were both undercooked. One inch square tea sandwiches were underfilled, on lightly toasted bread - which just seemed dried out. Macarons were also underfilled and without much flavor. By far the strangest thing was how the tea itself was served. The table received a large pot of hot water, while each person was provided an open tea strainer (the type used to catch loose tea as it is poured from the pot) with a teaspoon of our choice of tea. It is not possible to brew a decent cup of tea from a shallow strainer perched on the top of a cup. The wait staff were great about bringing additional tea and hot water when asked, it didn't improve the quality of the brew. The wait staff was lovely, and the food had potential to be delicious and interesting, but was not well executed or presented. Overall, it seemed as if 'afternoon tea' is just way to make money without real effort at excellence on the part of the establishment. It was the most expensive and least satisfying tea service that I have experienced.
   

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   deena

   Seattle1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   This restaurant should not take reservations past 1:30pm when they close at 2pm. We were greeted with annoyance, telling us we had 7 minutes to order to get it in prior to the kitchen closing, felt rushed to eat as the waiter kept checking to see if we were done.
   

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   sivantha

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time dinning in Cedar elm and it was a fantastic experience. Atmosphere was really good so as the service and food. Relax dinning out experience out of all the busyness since it was isolated place inside st Edward’s state park. There is so much else to do around once you are done with your meal. For example, small little hikes and there is a large children’s play ground if you have small kids.
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded 2 days ago

   Hi there Sivantha, Your wonderful review is a joy to see, thank you for taking the time to share! We really appreciate knowing that you loved your meal with us, especially with our fantastic location and friendly team. We hope this means you will join us again soon- it'd be our pleasure to host for another culinary experience. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
   

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   Debbie

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding, the service was amazing and I love that it was quiet enough to have conversations.
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Debbie, Thank you for taking the time to leave your fantastic review! We really appreciate you sharing about your experience and will be thrilled to host for another wonderful meal soon. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
   

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   Mary

   Seattle2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

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   Tina VIP

   Seattle34 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I’d been here before years ago but this time it was very sterile and so sad. Our waiter was abrupt and had no personality didn’t even introduce himself. It was really bad . He rushed us and then was just cold
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Tina, Thank you for your honest review and feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know that while you’ve enjoyed your past visits, it saddens us to know that your most recent experience left more to be desired. We always strive to provide exceptional service, welcoming our guests with a warm smile for their meal. Would you be willing to send a message directly to Jessica Gerhardt, our Dining Room Manager here on OpenTable? We look forward to connecting. We hope you will give us another opportunity to gain your trust and show you the outstanding service we normally provide. Thank you again, The Cedar + Elm Team
   

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   Ruth

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our 6th time at the Lodge. All agreed our meals were the best we have ever had at the Lodge. We wanted to compliment the chef's pick of foods. Our server was so kind and helpful. She made our birthday celebration special.
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded on April 21, 2025

   Dear Ruth, Your glowing review is such a joy to see, thank you for taking the time to share! We are always delighted to know that our guests have had a fabulous experience, especially so many times returning- and for a wonderful occasion! Thank you for including us in such a lovely celebration. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments, and we can't wait to welcome you for another spectacular meal soon. Cheers! The Cedar + Elm Team
   

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   Justin

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and the setting was very relaxing. Not a huge fan of the LED lighting though.
   

   Cedar + ElmResponded on April 20, 2025

   Hi there Justin, Your fantastic review has us over the moon. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lighting, and will take note- but it is a joy to know that you loved the experience over all! Especially our thoughtful menu and comfortable ambience. We hope you will join us again soon! Cheers, The Cedar + Elm Team
   

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    R

    Seattle25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Every dish was excellent. Great service. Thank you
    

    Cedar + ElmResponded on April 20, 2025

    Dear R, Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic review! We are so glad to see that you loved your meal with us. We hope you will join us again for another culinary experience, it'd be our pleasure to host! Cheers, The Cedar + Elm Team
    

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