516112 Mon May 05 13:41:22 -0700 2008 12 4 Pacific Northwest 0 3658765 Would appreciate any input Mon May 05 13:41:24 -0700 2008 57730 tealea 1 3659186 Unless you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sun setting over the water, or you have a friend who is performing in the restaurant, I really can't recommend it. At least, not for the food. It's a charming place in a great loation and the deck is spectacular.... but the food and service is underwhelming. Mon May 05 15:35:28 -0700 2008 3658765 181981 afrikando 2 3660122 afrikando is right on. I work nearby and we occasionally have group lunches there because they will accomodate 15-20 people pretty well. The food is okay but just does not measure up to other places in the Market or in Belltown. However, happy hour after work on the deck on a sunny day is excellent! Mon May 05 20:59:46 -0700 2008 3659186 143575 bourbongal 1 3659398 I went there on Saturday with a big group and we had a great time! We had great service too. I would NOT order the cioppino. I did, and was disappointed by the lack of seafood and the fact that the tiny bits I did get were overcooked. I did, however, enjoy everyone else's dinner :). The ravioli in the orange sauce was quite tasty - as was the lasagna. Their wine list was decent as well - have fun! Mon May 05 16:37:24 -0700 2008 3658765 104631 wino22 1 3659477 Tealea, If you love Toulouse Lautrec as an artist, the Pink Door is the right Chowhound venue for you. If, on the other hand, you think Thomas Kinkade, "painter of light" is a great artist, you may want to consider PF Chang's instead.... Mon May 05 16:59:44 -0700 2008 3658765 11158 Leper 2 3660010 Not a fan here either -- atmosphere is unique, maybe the burlesque show is worth the dinner... I got the wild boar tenderloin, I asked for medium-well, got super-rare and burnt, I would also agree with the ciopinno comment. Mon May 05 20:09:03 -0700 2008 3659477 156499 mateo21 1 3660244 Can anyone comment about the food since the chef changed? I'm forgetting the details--maybe that he came from 35th St. Bistro? I had heard the food was improved. I personally love the chicken under a brick, with a side that changes with the seasons, and much prefer sitting in the bar or on the deck. And I rate the Pink Door's mojitos the best I've had in Seattle. Mon May 05 22:07:09 -0700 2008 3658765 122816 zoogrrrl 2 3674676 Yeah, I was wondering that too. The food used to be awful but I've heard great things since Scott came from the 35th St. Sat May 10 11:02:42 -0700 2008 3660244 12186 christy319 1 3698036 last time I was there, they had one of the best Vegetarian Lasagnas in town. Not quite as good as Cafe Lagos, but definitely the second best I have had since I have been in Seattle. Not sure if that's your thing though. Deck/view are nice as well. Sun May 18 07:11:16 -0700 2008 3658765 85184 broksonic 2 3702003 great meatballs! Mon May 19 12:39:18 -0700 2008 3698036 77289 staffstuff 1 3808237 I'm fond of the Pink Door, and I do think it has improved a lot since Steve Smrstik took over the reigns (zoogrrl - yes, from 35th St. Bistro). We were there this weekend and my wife had a spaghetti with a ton of sauteed thinly sliced fresh artichokes that was superb, still thinking about it. Here's my detailed review: http://www.herbivoracious.com/2008/06/the-pink-door-.html Tue Jun 24 07:02:05 -0700 2008 3658765 165500 michaelnatkin 2 3808929 Great review MN, and thanks for the blog link. Noted the brownie recipe! Tue Jun 24 10:01:50 -0700 2008 3808237 122816 zoogrrrl 2 3809008 Thanks for the review. I think of the Pink Door as a drinks only on the deck place after having some bad dishes there a while back. Next time I am there, I will try the food again. Tue Jun 24 10:21:03 -0700 2008 3808237 196043 seahag