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The Nook
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Canadian (New) Sandwiches, Canadian (New) [Edit]
3217 W McGraw StSeattle, WA 98199
Neighbourhood: Magnolia
(206) 402-4109
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 3 pm - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Classy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
About This Business:
Unique new casual steakhouse located in Capitol Hills, featuring the best quality steaks and many entrees to choose from. Our Executive chef Khampaeng,… read more »
12 reviews for The Nook
Review Highlights
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"...have an amazing grilled cheese with tomato soup for only $5." In 3 reviews -
"The truffle popcorn was delish, they were very..." In 2 reviews -
"my ham and brie with mango chutney (sans caramelized onions..." In 2 reviews
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12 reviews in English
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Review from Carson S.
Seattle, WA
12/5/2011
Sorry in advance this is so long, but I want to give details on just how good this place is!
I created this account just to make this review, because I just feel like it's that important to rave about this place. I wanted somewhere nice but not too ritzy with good ambience for my birthday party. Boyfriend and I checked out The Nook a couple of weeks before the party, and though we were a little nervous that it is a pretty small space for this many people, we decided to give it a try. The bartender said they'd love to have us. My boyfriend called a couple days before the party to warn them that we were coming, and even though they usually don't take reservations they agreed to block the back area off for us since we were a large party- the owner even called BF back personally to make sure the timing and everything was right in advance.
Once we got there, everything was so amazingly well taken care of. We had about 35 people over the course of the night, and I don't think a single person left without feeling well served and without a smile on their face. The bartender here is also the main waitress, and she did a FANTASTIC job of getting everyone's orders, staying calm and sweet the whole night. The cook was working HARD in the kitchen (only one cook and a tiny 1-oven kitchen for 35 people!) and everyone got their food, correctly, in a very reasonable amount of time. The cook even offered tastes of chocolate cake to everyone just because she wanted to make sure everyone was happy. Throughout the evening, Erin (the bartender/waitress) had everyone's checks separated with exactly what they had, without even having to be asked, and never complained a single time about keeping track of so many separate checks. We felt like they were so happy to have us, it was really welcoming.
Add to this level of service a nice, simple menu with great and reasonably priced food, a good selection of wine and beer, a full bar for those who like their harder booze, and a warm, welcoming interior. I will be going back to The Nook all the time and I can't recommend it highly enough. -
Review from Shelly W.
Seattle, WA
4/17/2012
For Magnolia, this is just about as good as it gets. This place, while small, has a great wine selection. The food menu is also impressive considering how small the kitchen is and the food is GOOD--and it isn't pricey. Might be more expensive than McDonalds but...Better than it's neighbors. The staff is kind and helpful. I think it's a gem for the area.
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Review from Jeffrey S.
Seattle, WA
6/10/2011
Was so hoping to be the first reviewer, but alas, if something's this good, Yelpies just can't keep their paws off the keyboard!
Food wise, Paseo's it's not. But much better, imo, than it's previous tenant Swirl (aka: "swill") wine bar. Decor is what I'd call 'modern rustic' (think Restoration Hardware with dim lighting -a lot like places you'd find in San Francisco). The crowd are local professionals, hip, but not pretentious -and business casual. They serve bleu cheese tater-tots, good salads, ribs, snacks, soups, sandwiches, a good beer & wine selection, etc. Staff are pleasant and REAL. This is the coolest place in Magnolia, and I imagine it will be the local place to hang out come Summer.
About time Magnolia Village saw something like this here!! Bravo! -
Review from Ranee S.
Newcastle, WA
7/10/2011 2 photos
I was very pleased with this dining choice. The truffle popcorn was delish, they were very accommodating to my onion allergy...my ham and brie with mango chutney (sans caramelized onions) was very yummy and the side salad they offered in lieu soup with possible onions in it. The bacon on the salad was thick and tasty.
My dining companion, however, did not enjoy her meal. The menu is limited to about 4 or 5 appetizers, 4 or 5 salads and 4 or 5 sandwiches. None of which appealed to her. The restaurant, however, was kind enough to remove her meal from our bill.
If you like pork and cheese based sandwiches and simple but delicious salads, this isn't a bad choice at all. -
Review from Jenn Q.
Seattle, WA
6/2/2011
Went in on the opening night. I walk by every day, so I was really excited to try it. I used to like Swirl, but did not go often because they were not varied enough in drink and menu. The Nook has added just the perfect amount of variation and retained everything that I loved about Swirl!
Here are the highlights:
* Staff was friendly, and attentive.
* Food was simple, distinct, and very flavorful. There was a nice selection for vegetarians too.
* Drink choices were great, both wine and beer. And the wine glass pours were AMPLE. Very nice touch. We sampled a few of the wines from the list, they were all very nice, and what I liked most was the clear descriptions and ease of ordering.
Overall, just a great little spot to go hang out. Maybe not a long distance destination, but if you are in the area, you can't beat it. I'll be back. Often. -
Review from Emily C.
Seattle, WA
11/13/2011
The atmosphere was inviting for a mature crowd. The food was nicely priced. The service was normal, nothing out of the ordinary. But if anything stands out it's the food. It is absolutely delicious. Mouth watering, we had a table of four and had to just start sharing our plates.
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Review from Keli S.
Seattle, WA
6/10/2011
I think The Nook is my new favorite place in Magnolia! I went last night, and am already looking forward to a return visit.
Ambiance is great - they somehow have a classy place that is casual at the same time.
Food was delightful - I had grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup. Both were super tasty and the perfect portion size. My date had the turkey sandwich and chicken curry soup - delish. Simple, yet creative menu.
Beer was just what I needed after a long day of work. I didn't have any wine, but they have a good selection of wine by the glass or bottle. (Btw, I love a place who's beer/wine menu is twice the size of the food menu!!)
Staff was attentive, helpful and seemed to be happy to be there. We took a long time to order, moved from outside (YES, they have a couple of outdoor tables!!) - the waitress didn't mind one bit and didn't throw out any attitude.
The only down side is that it's a relatively small space - maybe why it's called "The Nook"? Not a problem for us, since there were two in our party, but if you have a large group - this may not be the ideal place.
Every since I've moved to Magnolia I was hoping a place like this would arrive. This is a great addition to the Village and to Magnolia. I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Jaime R.
Seattle, WA
6/2/2011
As a former resident of Magnolia, I'm so excited to see a place like The Nook open up because my husband and I wanted a friendly place to go where we could grab a beer and a good meal. For dinner I had a beer, warm olives, salad (which I split with two other people), and a ham and brie sandwich w/ tomato bisque. The food was great and I plan on visiting again soon.
The service is friendly, knowledgeable, and quick.
I highly recommend visiting The Nook after a golf game at Interbay, visit to Discovery Park, or if you are just in the area. -
Review from Kerry K.
Seattle, WA
1/6/2012
My friends and I just went to The Nook and loved it! It is a great neighborhood bar that is classy, yet low-key too. It's a relaxing atmosphere that is really enjoyable to just sit and visit. The bartender was fantastic as well. We were in there on a quiet night and she was friendly and visited with my friends and I. It was a great experience that I would highly recommend!
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Review from Jamie A.
This is an awesome hole in the wall that I just happened to stumble upon while out with a friend. I love the look of this restaurant/bar from the outside, and the inside is just as eye-catching. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a nice conversation with the bartender who was more than happy to let us sample some of the wines to help us in our decision of which one to choose. We enjoyed all the wines so it was not an easy decision! Also, since we were there during happy hour, we were treated to a bowl of complimentary truffle popcorn, which was quite tasty! The menu had a nice selection with great prices. We decided to split the grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup, and that was definitely a great choice! The sandwich was unique and delicious, and the soup hit the spot on the slightly chilly October day. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with our time there and look forward to going back again soon so I can try more wine and more items off the menu.
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Review from Lisha M.
Seattle, WA
7/29/2011
Great find! Cheap prices, great location in the heart of magnolia village, and delicious food! They have an amazing grilled cheese with tomato soup for only $5! Not to mention $3 tall boys of rainier :) The staff was also very friendly, attentive, and funny, and the service was fast! Very very pleased with this place and will definitely be coming back!
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Review from Rocky E.
Seattle, WA
12/19/2011
Great little neighborhood wine bar, now with a full bar. Great and friendly service, and pretty good food too. Good atmosphere, outdoor seating, clean. I'm jealous I don't own this place. I love it.
