mbar

4.4 (419)

$31 to $50

Lebanese

400 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5369

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2 people

May 17, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Please note that booking a standard or bar reservation will not automatically guarantee seating on the patio. Thank you for your understanding.

Large party reservations (groups 12-20) can be booked under the "experiences" section. If you have any questions or don't see what you're looking for, please email rez@mbarseattle.com

mbar is a modern restaurant with stunning views of South Lake Union and the Seattle skyline. We are proud to feature a dynamic contemporary art collection, cuisine showcasing the exceptional talent of Chef Alexus Williams paired with kind and warm service.

mbar begins in the foyer of 400 Fairview at Ground Control. A host will check you in and then a private elevator whisks you up to the 14th floor to begin your mbar experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(206) 457-8287
Website
http://www.mbarseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alexus Williams
Catering
Our restaurant group offers catering. Check it out-https://nadimama.com/catering
Private party facilities
Semi-private lounge available for up to 16 guests. Standard table reservations for up to 20 guests. We also offer:-partial patio buyouts for groups of 21 - 35 guests-half patio buyouts of 21-65 guests-full restaurant buyouts for up to 150 guestsPlease email rez@mbarseattle.com for further details.

Location
400 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5369
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Parking details
Paid parking garage located in the 400 Fairview Building, $5.00 after 4pm and all-day on weekends!
Public transit
Busses 70, 303 & 322
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$55 appetizer menu (groups 12-20)
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Perfect for groups just looking for snacks & drinks. Our menu is subject to change based on the seasonality of our cuisine. If you have any questions please email rez@mbarseattle.com
$85 dinner menu (for large parties 12-20)
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Perfect for larger groups looking to experience mbar's finest. Our menu is subject to change based on the seasonality of our cuisine. To reach someone about your reservation - please email rez@mbarseattle.com

beets$16.00
roasted beets, black lime yogurt, feta, frisee, pistachio
spring wedge$18.00
baby gem lettuce, herb tahini dressing, peas, radish, crispy shallot
ahi tuna$26.00
pickled rhubarb and ginger, frisee, harra cocktail sauce, lemon
raw oysters
hama hama oysters, seasonal mignonette, harra cocktail sauce ****contains alcohol
halloumi cheese$21.00
preserved lemon labneh, grape and tomato salad, hazelnut gremolata
steak tartare$20.00
quail egg, herbs, dijon, capers, pickled pepper, grilled brioche **steak and egg served raw
green pea falafel$18.00
spring onion yogurt, frisee, radish, sumac shallot
harra frites$10.00
aleppo spiced french fries, cilantro, za'atar mayo, harra ketchup
feta & olive$8.00
roasted red pepper, artichoke
muhammara$15.00
red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, walnut, breadcrumb

large plates

ribeye$70.00
mama fine foods harra hummus, root vegetable bi zeit, grilled spring onions, lobster butter
duck$50.00
pan seared duck breast, sunchoke puree, grilled asparagus, pomegranate molasses
fried cauliflower$30.00
syrian rice, tomato tartar, shirazi salad
shrimp and clams$48.00
hama hama clams, black lime shrimp, charred squash, green coconut sauce, crispy shallot
vesuvio$35.00
chicken bolognese, parmesan, chive
casarecce$32.00
wild mushroom ragu, pea, asparagus, nettle butter, parmesan
kefta burger$30.00
choice of spiced lamb & beef or falafel: tillamook cheddar, dill pickle, gem lettuce, sumac shallot, za'atar mayo served with harra frites

mezze classics

mezze platter$28.00
a sampling of tzatziki, baba ganoush, harra hummus, & muhammara served with pita
crudite$8.00
kohlrabi, carrot, and bell peppers, house pickle, tartar
pita chips$5.00
baba ganoush$14.00
smokey eggplant, tahini, red shatta
tzatziki$13.00
cucumber, labneh, za'atar
mammoon fine foods harra hummus$13.00
green chickpeas, herbs

dessert

baklawa$9.00
pistachio, walnut, orange blossom water
mbar s'more$11.00
toasted marshmallow, chocolate mousse, kataifi nest, pistachio
rhubarb crisp$10.00
cinnamon, brown sugar, hibiscus oat ice cream
lava cake$12.00
chocolate, vanilla cream, toasted walnut
ice cream$3.00
seasonal rotation, please ask server

What 419 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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Seattle
Hot spot
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Review summary

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Mbar offers a spectacular dining experience with "great food and great views." The ambiance is perfect for drinks and special occasions, with "wonderful all around" service and delicious dishes like shrimp, clams, and falafel. While some mention slower service and high prices, the "great martini with a great view" remains a highlight.

419 Reviews

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Allie
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great. Loved the ambiance and of course the best part was the almost 180 view!
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Kristen
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe per my boss. Food was good. Drinks and wine were great. Amazing views.
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Dani
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious! Our server was so nice and attentive, she offered a great wine pairing for our meal. The view was spectacular! All in all, a wonderful date night.
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Joaquín
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall great location, amazing views of Seattle. However, we were waiting for the table and were told that we couldn't go upstairs because it was fully booked. When we arrived (earlier), we saw that the restaurant was almost completely empty. This gave us a really bad impression about the service and how little they care about what could be done to make us happy. In the end, it was non-sense that we had to wait 45 min downstairs when we could just have enjoyed the terrace for instance while the table was getting ready.
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Joemarie
Seattle63 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great times at Monday Happy Hour before a concert evening at Climate Pledge… good menu, and early May weather was perfect
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Karen VIP
Seattle4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Despite the food being decent, and the great views, this was a terrible experience overall. I've never had such awful, rude service at a restaurant. At some point we just had to start laughing at how bad it was. Can't recommend.
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Eric VIP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Great food (shrimp/clams, burger, falafel, muhammara), as always; careless, amateurish and inattentive service. 22% automatic service charge, even though it benefits all staff, creates a disincentive for servers to do their jobs with even a modicum of effort or professionalism.
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R.C.
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great martini with a great view. Don’t sleep on the feta and olives
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Aly
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 star, 10/10, no notes experience! Everyone was absolutely awesome and nice! Food was amazing!
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Earlene
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My cocktail and the view from the restaurant were great. The server was friendly, though service was on the slower side. Dinner was underwhelming (e.g., lobster bisque was more of a broth rather than a creamy soup, the pasta was too salty, the rhubarb crisp had a puree filling rather than actual pieces of fruit). Recommend to come if you’re looking to have drinks with a nice view; otherwise, the food isn’t worth the price.
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mbar is rated 4.4 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

400 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5369

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Paid parking garage located in the 400 Fairview Building, $5.00 after 4pm and all-day on weekends!
Public transit
Busses 70, 303 & 322
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alexus Williams
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mbarseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 457-8287
Catering
Our restaurant group offers catering. Check it out-https://nadimama.com/catering
Private party facilities
Semi-private lounge available for up to 16 guests. Standard table reservations for up to 20 guests. We also offer:-partial patio buyouts for groups of 21 - 35 guests-half patio buyouts of 21-65 guests-full restaurant buyouts for up to 150 guestsPlease email rez@mbarseattle.com for further details.

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$55 appetizer menu (groups 12-20)

$85 dinner menu (for large parties 12-20)

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Chef's Tasting Menu$65.00

small plates

beets$16.00

spring wedge$18.00

ahi tuna$26.00

raw oysters

halloumi cheese$21.00

steak tartare$20.00

green pea falafel$18.00

harra frites$10.00

feta & olive$8.00

muhammara$15.00

large plates

ribeye$70.00

duck$50.00

fried cauliflower$30.00

shrimp and clams$48.00

vesuvio$35.00

casarecce$32.00

kefta burger$30.00

mezze classics

mezze platter$28.00

crudite$8.00

pita chips$5.00

baba ganoush$14.00

tzatziki$13.00

mammoon fine foods harra hummus$13.00

dessert

baklawa$9.00

mbar s'more$11.00

rhubarb crisp$10.00

lava cake$12.00

ice cream$3.00

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