FareStart Restaurant

Name: FareStart Restaurant
Address: 700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 267-7601
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1429)

$30 and under

American

700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

FareStart's James Beard award-winning model for social change is fueled by our restaurant. We’re located in the heart of Seattle for breakfast/lunch on weekdays (walk-ins only), private events, Guest Chef Nights & other special dining experiences.
Our beloved Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students for a 3-course meal served by volunteers. These events occur on Thursday evenings & tickets release at various times throughout the year, with the menu added about a month before the event. These generally sell out quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible. Please note that tickets are non-refundable.
FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit focused on job training and employment. Our restaurant & other food-based businesses serve as classrooms for students to gain culinary skills that prepare them for careers in & beyond the food service industry. Since 1992, we’ve helped more than 15,000 adults & youth work toward stability & economic mobility.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 267-7601
Website
http://www.farestart.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
When 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.

Location
700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
7th and Virginia
Parking details
Park 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 transit
Routes 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.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef Stuart Lane Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 31, 2025 only
Please 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-refundable
Chefs Trinh and Thai Nguyen Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 11, 2025 only
Please 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
Chef Paolo Campbell Guest Chef Night
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 28, 2025 only
Please 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 Paulo Campbell https://thechickensupply.com/ Menu 1st: TBD 2nd: TBD 3rd: TBD Veg or GF Menu is only available upon request when booking Tickets are non-refundable

What 1,429 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Food
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Value
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Innovative
Seattle / Eastern Washington
American
Seattle
Best Overall
Seattle
Best Food
Seattle
Best Service
Seattle
Best Value
Seattle
Innovative
Seattle
Good for groups
Seattle
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FareStart Restaurant offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "outstanding service," all while supporting an impactful community cause. Guests rave about the "best dining value in Seattle," featuring guest chef nights and a "life-altering program." Enjoy delicious meals that support an inspiring mission to uplift and train individuals.

1,429 Reviews

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Ria VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful program, delicious food and outstanding service.
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Rhodora
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing night experiencing Sean Arakaki’s menu. Friendly and considerate staff. Thank you to the volunteers. You guys have been the only restaurant I booked on Open Table (where I keep a profile) who immediately knew and didn’t have to ask about my allergy!! Thank you for caring enough to read up and prep for your guests. 5 stars on Hospitality!!
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Cameo
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing, a great experience not only price wise but also supporting a wonderful organization. Thank you for an amazing night, I will definitely be back for another guest chef night!
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Faustino
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love FareStart. Amazing food, atmosphere, along with outstanding service and all while supporting a great organization that does tremendous work for our community.
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William VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love farestart! Great experiences and a great cause and mission.
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Jenny VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Food was exceptional, as was the service. Will be back again very soon!
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Diana
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it! Great food, great service, and a terrific cause!
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walter VIP
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining value in Seattle…where else do you get a 3 course meal prepared by a James Beard nominated chef for $55? And the added bonus of supporting a great cause.
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Joanne
Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was by far the best Fare Start Guest Chef Experience I have ever had. Chef Janet Becerra helped the students deliver a wonderful meal and every bite was better than the last bite. I could have started over again for dinner at the second seating. Also, a shout out to Taylor, a volunteer from Starbucks, who was one of the best waiters I've had in long time.
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walter VIP
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, excellent food and friendly service. Best value in town … where else can you get a 3 course meal prepared by a top chef for $55? And to top it off, attendance supports a great organization that supports and trains less advantaged people to be self-sufficient.
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FAQs

FareStart Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Cross street
7th and Virginia
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park 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 transit
Routes 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 options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.farestart.org/
Phone number
(206) 267-7601
Private party facilities
When 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.

FareStart Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chef Stuart Lane Guest Chef Night

Chefs Trinh and Thai Nguyen Guest Chef Night

Chef Paolo Campbell Guest Chef Night

Menu

What 1,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is FareStart Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is FareStart Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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