Andy and I have a list of places we want to try in Seattle and we decided on a whim that it was time to try Sitka & Spruce last night. Judging from just one meal, this is my new favorite restaurant in Seattle.
I had heard that it could fill up quickly (20 seats only!), so we got there early and decided to take a walk around the block. When we returned and a line had started to form outside, we knew these people were serious! Not even 5:30 on a Tuesday and there were people lining up!
When the restaurant did open, there were at least 10 of us outside and we filled half the restaurant. We sat ourselves at a little two-person table and waited with suspense.
The staff was extremely friendly and we quickly ordered a bottle of Bourgueil, Trinch! Catherine & Pierre Breton 2006, which was light, fruity, and a very good deal.
After looking over the menu, we started with a beet and watercress salad that was topped with a Spanish cheese that was similar in texture to Parmesan, but tasted like a really nice aged cheddar. Lightly dressed, it was simple but absolutely fantastic.
Next, was the octopus salad with garbanzo beans in "green sauce." The octopus was charred on the outside but not rubbery (the only kind of octopus I've ever had) and the beans had been sauteed in oil and they were slightly crunchy. The green sauce was bright and fresh and I could taste basil, cilantro, and possibly some dill. This dish was by far my favorite.
Next, we had the tagliatelle with yellow foot mushrooms, sunchokes, and parsley. It was creamy and the mushrooms were cooked and seasoned perfectly.
Next, we tried the hangar steak with watercress, baked potatoes, and cream. Also delicious and simple.
And finally, a piece of meyer lemon tart to share that came with a lavender marshmallow.
I told Andy that if we had been the only people in the restaurant, I would have licked each of the plates clean. It was that good.
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