Last night we celebrated our anniversary at the Harvest Vine. I had heard that it was delicious but expensive and can vouch that both are true, though it is worth every dime.

Like other commenter’s our service was a bit slow but all in all good. We too had to wait a little from time to time for water or bread, but the amuse bouche and on the house after dinner cordials can really help a girl forget that she needed to remind the waiter about the sparkling water.

We started with a cheese plate of 3 cheeses. They were all presented with lovely touches like a chopped pumpkin and candied walnut garnish or pine nuts with a ground chili. The portions of cheese were also a bit above expectations.

We then shared a cold tapas of dry cured tuna with a row served on crispy toasts. It was a bit fishy for me, but very good. G polished it off with no problem.

After that we split two hot tapas: steamed cod over 3 fingerling potato halves with a delicious sauce and roasted quail on top of beluga lentils and chanterelles. The cod was cook to absolute perfection and was fabulous. The quail was the show stopper for me with the flavors balanced perfectly. G felt that the lentils could have been a little more cooked but I thought they were just right.

The wine list was reasonable, with a good selection and also some good prices.

After our meal we shared a pine tart and profiteroles with honey ice cream. Both were delicious. The profiteroles would have been better with cream but the ice cream indicated to me that the pastry chef was in need of dessert she can prepare and leave in the cooler. The dishes were small but I found very filling. Fortunately G had no problem finishing off both desserts.

To top off this great experience we had the best decaf Americanos that I have had in Seattle and were given a lovely cordial that tasted of raisins and spices.

The Harvest Vine was one of the all time best meals I have had in Seattle. Go when you have a little extra money to burn, but definitely go.