Lotus On The Beach - Review - West Seattle - Seattle - The Infatuation

"This Vietnamese and Thai restaurant with a robust cocktail list is a rest stop for families and couples fresh from Alki. And though the place is pleasantly more subdued than the touristy beach spots nearby—we wish the food was better. In an otherwise predictable menu, the phở taco sounds intriguing, but there's too much plum sauce and not enough shaved brisket inside the tortilla you dip into soup on the side. We could get used to sipping the restaurant's frothy coffee martini on a warm summer afternoon, though, or the bright hibiscus and lychee-flavored margarita. We’ll report back again to see if the dishes improve—for now, use this as a place for a post-suntanning drink only if there’s too much of a wait at Harry’s Beach House down the block." - Gabe Guarente