mbar

Name: mbar
Address: 400 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5369
Telephone: (206) 457-8287
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

413 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

400 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5369

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

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

corn nuts$7.00
toasted quicos & favas, urfa biber, aleppo
advieh popcorn $7.00
brown butter, advieh
house made shanklish$16.00
strained labneh cheese, levantine spices, pickles, brioche bread
eggplant croquettes$18.00
pank crust, feta, black lime aioli, radicchio
grilled oysters
lemon-arak butter, aleppo crumbs

mezze classics

shamandar$13.00
beet, yogurt, tahini, pistachio dukkah
baba ganoush$14.00
smokey eggplant, persian pickles
green chickpea hummus$13.00
shatta, herbs
muhammara$14.00
red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, walnut, breadcrumb
mezze platter$28.00
a sample of all four mezze

small plates

green pea falafel$12.00
spicy tahini, herbs
halloumi cheese$21.00
baharat honey, citrus, pistachio
fattoush
kale and chicory mix, apple, herbs, pita chips, spiced pepitas

What 413 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
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mbar offers breathtaking views and "great drinks," making it an ideal spot for cocktails and ambiance. While the food receives mixed reviews, many praise the "great food" and variety, particularly for vegetarians. Service is friendly yet occasionally slow. Perfect for drinks with a view, but food expectations should be tempered.

413 Reviews

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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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alpa
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was really good . It would have been better if there were more menu options for burgers , or full meals .
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Meghan
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great views! Service was helpful and plenty of vegetarian options.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great ambiance and vibes, server could have been more personable but service was good. food is terribly overpriced, small portions, and did not taste great. drinks were good. I’d go here for drinks and vibes only and save the food for later.
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GOURI
Seattle23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience. We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was a blast
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Patrick
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Have been here multiple times and this was by far the worst. Slow service, had to find the waitress to check out. Simply not worth the 5 star prices for a 5 star view but 2 star service and food.
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Justin
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the view and the drinks, i do feel like the food menu can change. I ordered the Lamb Shank - Wasnt a fan it was pretty gainy Also ordered crab toast - it was different but it was terrible. The best thing we ate was the oven baked oysters. We also had baklava for bday cake but it wasnt all that. 3 rounds of double shots of hennessy Total spent was $208 - was it worth it no. Did i have a good time - yes. If i visit again i will probably just stick to drinks
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mbar is rated 4.4 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 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.

mbar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

$55 appetizer menu (groups 12-20)

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

Menu

m'bar snacks

corn nuts$7.00

advieh popcorn $7.00

house made shanklish$16.00

eggplant croquettes$18.00

grilled oysters

mezze classics

shamandar$13.00

baba ganoush$14.00

green chickpea hummus$13.00

muhammara$14.00

mezze platter$28.00

small plates

green pea falafel$12.00

halloumi cheese$21.00

fattoush

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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