Alder & Ash offers a polished New American dining experience in the heart of downtown Seattle. The restaurant combines a stylish interior with a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, making it suitable for both casual meetings and evening dinners. The menu reflects Pacific Northwest influences with thoughtfully prepared dishes and well-balanced flavors. Their craft cocktails are carefully curated and complement the food selection nicely. Service is attentive and professional, contributing to a smooth overall experience. While pricing aligns with its downtown hotel location, the ambiance and presentation make it a worthwhile option.
I ate here last month with a group and it was an overall excellent experience: the food was fantastic and the service was great — they were very attentive with food allergies. Prices are about what you'd expect, but it's worth it. The only thing that surprised me was that there was quite a bit of leftover food and they didn't offer to let anyone take it home. That would have been nice of them.
I'm surprised that the reviews are so good. We had Valentine's here and not only was the service meager at best, but the steak and fries were not good, disproportioned. Overall very disappointing.
The ambiance and menu selection were great.
Our server was amazing.
However, the ahi tuna poke had an off smell, so I did not eat the protein, the pickled cucumber that came with the poke was amazing. I was also disappointed with the dessert. The salted chocolate ganache was overdone with salt. Each bite of the ice cream tasted like salt bits. However the pecan flavor was great.
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Ben Hutchison
Feb 5, 2026
This was my first time ever coming to my significant others job and visiting this luxurious destination. The music and atmosphere give you a Hollywood like, fine dining experience. The food here was phenomenal. I ordered the seafood risotto and the salmon dip with kettle chips. My service was enhanced by the following individuals: Isaac, Vaughn, Anna and Emma. The servers frequently visited our table to check to see how everything was going. The food was delivered by Vaughn, the head chef to elevate the experience. The food has a flavor like no other. It was a carnival of textiles, bursting with flavor and had high visual merchandising appeal. My partner had a great birthday experience. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our excellent first time.