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Top Sentiments among Herbfarm Restaurant Reviewers
Good wine pairings
Nice meal downtown
Fresh ingredients
Flavorful cuisine
Rare herbs menu
Relaxing dinner
Incredible souffle
Creative dishes
Customer Reviews (44 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2008We've been to The Herb Farm twice & are about to go again. I love the special menus. They offer 9 course meals surrounding a theme. All the food is fresh. While it is an expensive night out, I didn't feel like the staff were... (more)
Todd990
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2008My wife and I recently visited Seattle for our 25 Anniversary. After some research we decided to spend an evening at the Herb Farm. This was a major disappointment in nearly all respects. If it had not been such an... (more)
kstandog
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2008The Herbfarm has a quite high opinion of itself, and unfortunately, it is not deserved. The food did not live up to expectations, or price. The food was mediocre- only the mussels were well prepared. In fact, soem... (more)
ChasPDX
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008Earlier this week we had the opportunity to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday at the Herbfarm. The four of us have travelled throuhout the United States and Europe and enjou dining in great restaurants. We... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008I've been here twice - once for my boyfriend's mother's 80th birthday. It was a very special place to have this celebration. Each course is savory, tenderly prepared, beautiful, with just the right choices of wine to... (more)
CCSeaCity
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2008The format of the Herbfarm is hotel banquet, not restaurant. Everyone is seated at the same time. Then for each course waiters bring out hundreds of identical plates from the kitchen simultaneously. (!) Entrees are... (more)
gakester8
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2008I had heard lots of good things about this restaurant, so when it came time for our wedding anniversary I made reservations. We attended the Herbal Atelier on a Sunday, early evening., and sat at a table for 2. During... (more)
randy2300
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2008I was dismayed when I saw all the one-star reviews on this site. After the experience I felt compelled to set the record straight. First, the room is simply spectacular. We didn't even have a great table (the first... (more)
nonameneeded24
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2008My experience at The Herbfarm was wonderful. I would say that you need to be prepared for the evening to enjoy it. Here are some suggestions: 1. Bring good company. It's going to be a long night. Dinner will last 5 hours.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2008Anderson Ranch Oregon Lamb is excellent!! Great food the Herbfarm is generally a little crowded. The Herbfarm is a great place to try some good food, may not be the best place for a romantic date.... (more)
dionito
on Citysearch May 07, 2008When you spend over $250 per person for dinner, you expect not only a very good service (which Herb Farm has), great atmosphere (it has it too), and the best set of glasses for your wines (they have them too, if not the... (more)
waylovefood
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2008My sister, who is a Foody like me, came to visit me here in Seattle. We talked about going here to the Herb Farm, primarily because of the outstanding rating it had. Were we EVER let down. The herbs were not exactly... (more)
TravelPro787
on Citysearch Apr 01, 2008We waited for over 4 months to get a reservation, had to pay for one of our party that had to cancel, even though we called and notified the restaurant 3 days in advance. We enjoyed the garden tour prior to being seated,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2008If you live in Seattle, you've heard of the Herbfarm. It's touted as THE gourmet experience and comes with a $500 per couple price tag. So when my husband turned 50, I made reservations (3 months in advance). Truly,... (more)
native_seattlite
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2008My husband and I went for our anniversary and were so not into it that we contemplated leaving at each LONG break between courses. The restaurant is odd-feels like a bed and breakfast with floral patterns everywhere... (more)
Marilyn H.
on Judys Book Nov 16, 2007I know this place is wildly popular, and I won't be for this post--but--I honestly wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. The atmosphere really was lovely and the food was okay, but this is what really did it for me.... (more)
smmcneill
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2007We went to the Herb Farm for our anniversary. We don't often spend $500 and 5 hours on a single meal. Given the special occasion, we were more than happy to accept the commitment. We both agreed that the staff was... (more)
kbersofsky
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2007Reading other reviews, I really don't get this place. I had the rare herbs menu. Nothing was really that stunning for the price. What made the evening was the random people I was sat with. It was more dinner theater than... (more)
ojeda02
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2006The Herbfarm is an experience. The food is delicious although there is better food in the Seattle area. The wine pairings are fantastic and the dining room is BEAUTIFUL. Going to dinner here is an event, not just a... (more)
binman69
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2006i have been here for company lunches and thank goodness i haven't had to pick up the check. the food is outstanding, and many of the veggies and herbs are grown on site. it's a great atmosphere out in woodinville. it is... (more)
Allison Austin
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>Fabrics in rose and forest-green cover walls, chairs and tabletops. Votive lanterns and ornate table settings add to the fancy look. Nearly everyone is celebrating an occasion--even if it's... (more)
eleanorgrace
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2006I'm sorry to say that I found the garden tour very patronising - well, I do think most people know the most common herbs! Sadly, I reacted badly to the first course, so did not enjoy the rest.... (more)
Christina M.
on Judys Book Mar 27, 2006My two favorite restaurants around is Herb Farm and Mistral. They have different themes and I went during Halloween. They pair each course with wine and when it starts to look empty, they pour more!!! I can see why alot... (more)
Rich T.
on Judys Book Feb 11, 2006This place isn't a restaurant it is an experience. Make sure you go with someone you really love or with a group you can talk to for six hours because the meals take that long.Each dish in this prix fixe menu is... (more)
neerotic
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2006I've been to the herbfarm 3 times in 4 years or so. The first two experiences were amazing. At my recent visit, for their 'red heads', the food was very disappointing. Many of our plates were cold, the meat sauces... (more)
beaanne
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2005the food at the Herbfarm was wonderful. but woe to those who bring their own wine. They have a corking fee that they are glad to remind one of. we brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate two birthdays. we were first... (more)
spiceneedle
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2005All I wanted for my birthday was for my parents and boyfriend to join me at the Herbfarm. Not only was each hesitant to spend the $240 - but none of them thought they could sit though a 5 hour dinner. But after our meal, we... (more)
kburton199
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2005I went to Herbfram to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and there's abosolutely nothing like it. The service was impeccable, the food was beyond delicious, the atmosphere was very laid-back and unique. For those... (more)
squirrels3
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2005The Herbfarm is perhaps the best restaurant in the United States. What makes the Herbfarm distinctive also is what makes it the best, in my opinion. A set seasonal menu of fresh foods is prepared with the finest herbs... (more)
Jeff ..
on Judys Book Jul 14, 2005Yes the Herbfarm is a Jewel unlike any other.You are wined and dined with the most exotic foods in the northwest! Many grown right there.Its downright charming and while its quite pricey(200+ dollars pp).. its... (more)
Lisa S.
on Judys Book Jul 12, 2005First off, dont wear anything body hugging, even if you are a size four. Theres a good chance that nine courses, accompanied by sparkling wine, five paired wines, a snifter of Madeira, and an assortment of decedent... (more)
bangwhistle
on Citysearch May 24, 2005Don't go to the Herbfarm for a quick bite- expect to spend nearly five hours enjoying nine or ten courses and six or seven fine wines. The tab isn't cheap- about $220 per person on "non-peak" days, a bit more on... (more)
TekkGirl
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2005Some may say it was the unparalleled culinary experience. Some may say it was the impeccable, incredibly personal service. Some may say it was the wine. All I know is that when I had a treasured guest in from New York, I... (more)
felicityreb
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2004they screwed up our seating for x-mas eve - quite a bummer. but the co-owner politely apologized and credited our bill a bit. the food was beyond delicious and the service was excellent. my advice is to double check... (more)
rengal
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2004This is the most amazing dining experience I have had in my life, and likely will continue to be the most wonderful culinary experience of my life. I've eaten there twice (once for summer fare and once for fall foods),... (more)
chuckstr
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2004There is a tour of the herb garden, live guitar music, an introduction to all of the staff, and hours (4 or so) of fantastic food and wine. The menu is fixed but the food is lovingly and painstakingly prepared. We had... (more)
steph8586
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2003I wanted the HerbFarm to be magical, it was very good, but I probably won't go back. I have spent a fair bit more for meals in fine restaurants abroad and not begrudged a penny. Despite the wonderful meal, I was... (more)
AlexSea
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2002I have dined here countless times and they surpass my expectations every time. Chef Jerry Traunfeld's creativity for food with fresh herbs and ingredients from Pacific Northwest is absolutely amazing. You have to... (more)
mattchasan
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2002The food was so amazing and they paired the wine with it perfectly. (more)
BETSYFELDMAN
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2002For the first time since their move, we went back to the Herbfarm. It appears they left their talent, good taste and culinary expertise in Preston. The wine pairing remained equal to what it used to be, very nice. The... (more)