Daawat Indian Grill & Bar

Food and service were excellent. The curries were rich and tasty. The portions were good as one curry would be enough for two people. Service was fast and friendly. Overall the restaurant was clean and well maintained. I would recommend.

Extremely disappointing. The mutton was undercooked and rubbery, honestly felt like eating raw meat. The chicken dish was unexpectedly sweet, which made no sense for an Indian meal. It felt like no care went into the preparation at all. Even someone watching YouTube for the first time could probably cook a better meal. This is not what you’d expect from a restaurant charging full price. Definitely not coming back.

Food tasted somewhat good. Meat was not very soft or tender, but the gravy tasted amazing. Naan was also good and size was large. However, rice portion is pretty small. About service, I did not feel welcome at all. The server just nonchalantly seated me at a backside table, which was not prepared at all- even though many of the front tables were prepared and empty. The servers neither welcomed me, never smiled once or made no small talk- nothing. This is a very strange experience, and I’m never visiting again.

Mostly good. One drawback. Like other Indian restaurants in foreign countries, they have changed the taste. Even tikka masala tastes sweet and nothing is spicy hot.

Highly recommend for the quality of the food and ambience of restaurant. Great vegan and gluten free options. I loved trying the Aloo tiki appetizer (comes with 2 medium-sized potato patties with mint chutney and tamarind sauce) and Okra Masala (comes with basmati rice). I got it mild and it really was not spicy at all! :)

I can only comment on my takeout experience ordering on a Saturday night. Their website and online ordering system is very good. Menu is well updated with very easy to navigate tabs and comment section so you can have a space to type your request. Food was also made fairly quickly and they come hot. I asked for utensils for 4 on the order request and they have everything prepared for me! When I went around 8pm to pick up the order, there was some open table, so if you wanted to dine in, you can expect to get seated with minimal to no wait time on a Saturday night! Parking on the street might be tough in downtown, but there's plenty of parking garage near the area. I ordered the chicken Tikka masala mild for the kids, royal biryani lamb hot, chicken wings tandoor, some garlic naan, and also tried their lassi. My kids can eat the Tikka masala with no problem, they liked the rice and mango lassi. Everything was great overall and hits the spot. See my pictures!

The food was authentic and had good middle eastern and some American options. Service was also good.

We ordered Tandoori roti and coconut chicken curry (comes with rice) tastes really good and quick service. Good ambience

I've never dined in but I always do take out and their coconut curry is the best. It's definitely my favorite vegan dish in Seattle. My boyfriend loves the Tikka Masala with Paneer. Always ready very fast and delicious. Great portion sizes for a (relatively) cheap price. Definitely a must try in Seattle and my top spot for Indian food as well as one of my top spots overall. Would love to try dine in one day.

Yes! Love this place. My husband and I stopped by here to get dinner before seeing a show at the Paramount which is across the street. I had the masala chicken and some garlic naan bread. There are generous portions of the naan bread and it was fabulous. The service was great and speedy.

The restaurant was quiet early on a Saturday evening. We were seated right away by a respectably friendly server. The food came quickly and all at once. My madras masala was delicious with large, tender pieces of chicken. I love spicy food but played it safe and ordered medium-hot. Next time, and I do plan to return, I will order hot! The rice was spot on, as was the Naan. By the time we left, the crowd was increasing but the sound level still pleasantly low. And, always important, the bathrooms were clean and easily accessible.

BEST INDIAN FOOD IN SEATTLE, PEOPLE!!! Get Your Little Noggins Over Here!!! I always say, If the locals from that country eat there, YOU EAT THERE!!! And oh boy, did we score!! Such a beautiful restaurant and the servers are so nice. I have a thing for Basmati Rice... This place hit the nail with the hammer on this dish... We also ordered Curry and another dish with Spinach called Palak Paneer... SO GOOD!!!!

I like India foods, but never tried in Seattle until now. I was not disappointed. Veggie platter was a good start. Then we order a reasonable sample of saucy protein dishes, with two kinds of nan. There were complimentary rice that proved to be beyond our capacity. Flavor-wise, they were on the mild side. We probably should have upped the spiciness level a bit. Biggie platter was a standard layout, they did not adjust to the number of patrons. Full bar, attentive staff, and relatively quick food arrivals. I will come again when I crave for Indian foods.

Food was great! Authentic and so tasty. Naan and curries were first rate. Rice was lovely. Service was quick and friendly and efficient. So close to the Paramount. I'll eat here every time I see a show.

This is my go to spot for Indian food in Seattle. I've gotten take out numerous times and dined in a few times, and it never disappoints. The food is delicious, comes in pretty large portions (I always have leftovers). You could definitely do family style here, or order an individual dish, and one order of nann is enough to feed 2-3 people. The restaurant is always pretty quiet, but service is great, and the waiters are very attentive. It has a very formal feeling but is a casual spot and would be a great place to eat after exploring downtown. The only downside is that parking can be hard to find.

Called ahead to see if the buffet was open. They assured me it was. After driving all the way over, finding parking, and walking almost a mile I show up and there is no buffet. Rude and poor service.

My go-to Indian place. They have a Sunday buffet. I can't remember if I love their okra or eggplant fish. Your clothes may have a light smell up on leaving esp during cold months but it is certainly not as bad as other Indian restaurants.

While in Seattle, there weren't too many things around that sounded good and we wanted to eat somewhere close to our hotel. We haven't had good Indian food so we ended up picking this place (rating was good and food looked good). We ordered crisp calamari, tikka masala (chicken and comes with rice), and garlic naan. The calamari was perfect. Crispy and tender calamari. They give you a good amount. It was perfect for the two of us. The tikka masala was really good too! Just needed some chili oil / hot sauce. The rice was basic. Wish it were garlic rice. On the other hand, the garlic naan was REALLY good! Ate more of the naan than the rice. They give you a good amount and they freshly make it in house. Also, it looked like they have a buffet during lunch. If we go back to Seattle, we will definitely come back to try the other things on the menu.

Delicious and located across from the Seattle Convention Center. The food was wonderful especially the Mango Curry. Fantastic service and inviting atmosphere.

Tried this for the first time while visiting. The Naan was super soft. The Paneer korma was slightly on the sweeter side The kebabs weren't authentic with tandoori taste and were a little bland. They could do better on the grilled foods. Overall a pleasant experience. Restaurant is a bit too dark from inside and the vibe was a little depressing.

Service was great!! We were visiting the area and wanted to check out this place while in town for a convention. This was some of my favorite Indian food I've had. Also got a mango lassi

My friend and I stumbled into Daawat Grill with zero expectations and left highly satisfied. We shared the Lamb Samosas, Baba Ghannoj, Chicken Tikka, and the Paneer & Spinach Naan. Not only are the portion sizes generous, but the quality of food is outstanding. Our only negative comment was that the baba ghannoj was a little too smokey for our liking. The dining area was very clean - more formal than we were anticipating coming off the street. The staff was very quick to serve and always available when necessary. I would absolutely recommend Daawat Grill and hope I can go back again in the future.

Daawat means "feast" which is what I had today! Saved all my calories for feast of Jalfreezi Chicken and Garlic Naan. They used dark meat chicken which to me is more flavorful and moist than everyone that just chunks up breast meat. This was a real treat with plenty of garlic ginger and some chilies for a little heat. Daawat also serves one of the largest servings of naan bread I have had recently. 1) This inauspicious grill nestled in the heart of Seattle is close to a white cloth restaurant with a full bar and great staff. 2) My food was just right for the afternoon and my sauce was plenty to cover the chicken and some to dip the naan in. 3) I have to say they have some menu options that I had not seen before and when I return I will have to try. Rogan Josh and Jalfreezi are my jam or I would have this time around.

Amazing food, outstanding service, the music and aesthetic of this place is amazing. Everything I could have asked for!

Great location! Great service!! The food was top-notch!! My husband and I will be back!

Glad I discovered this restaurant during my time at the convention. Its only just a block away from the Arch building. It was busy on an early Sunday afternoon. For food we ordered the Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Vindaloo. Curry was thick and the rice was not dry. They forgot to bring the naan bread, but they brought it out when we were finishing up our meal. They apologized and took the naan bread off our bill. The naan bread was fluffy and buttery. For drinks, I ordered the Chai Tea. Tasted great, had subtle hints of cinnamon. Overall, would love to bring my fiance here when we visit Seattle. Been trying to find a new favorite Indian restaurant and I was definitely pleased with this one.

Service was very good, fast and attentive. Food was very good too! I loved the coconut curry and pakoras! The restaurant was clean and the table setting was elegant too. I would come back when I'm in town. Good value for the food you get!

No wait on a Friday night around 830pm. Our service was nice and our food came out within 15 minutes. There was a mix up for one dish and we got another one accidentally. They fixed it promptly. I tried the chicken Tikka masala $16.50, which was creamy and good with the rice. Their chicken biryani $18 was unique compared to others we have tried. It was more of a mixed saucy texture with larger pieces of chicken. I'm used to it being more dry. The portion was also very generous. Service was pretty good. There was a mix up with one of our orders and they fixed it but it took another 5 minutes for one person to get their food.

The only thing that could make this place is better as if it were closer to where we lived! I think we discovered this place just by looking on yelp, and we're very pleased with our take out. We've ordered takeout from here plenty of times and have also eaten in the restaurant. Everything is always timely and the food is fresh off the grill. When we went in the spring, the temperature inside the restaurant was OK, but we went here recently with friends, and it was quite warm inside, I don't know if it's because it was just a hot day or if they don't really run a/c but we were warm Service is fine, nothing particularly stands out as being either great or bad. We always order the veggie samosas, also love the masalas, biryani, aloo gobi, naan, and lassi of course. This place is conveniently located near the convention center and the paramount theater, so if you're looking for lunch or dinner before or after your event, I do not think you will be disappointed if you eat here!

How do you go out for a late dinner on a Monday night in Seattle? There are few options. One of them is Daawat Indian Grill. We were welcomed to a restaurant with white table cloths. They began by giving us a complimentary offering of vegetarian pakoras with green and red chutneys. This dish was fresh, crispy and superb. We ordered several dishes. Of course Tandoori chicken, then peas and potato curry, chicken curry, chicken biriyani, naan and rice. All these were well prepared, bursting with flavor and had intense taste. In the midst of our dinner, they came out with another complimentary dish. This time mattar paneer (peas with Indian cheese). Another hit. Excellent service. Have to go back

Dawaat Indian Grill 4/5 Food - 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Portion sizes: 5/5 Flavor: 5/5 I ordered the lamb tikka masala. Starting off, I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size, which was more than generous. Unsurprisingly, Indian cuisine never lets me down when it comes to flavor. Everything was seasoned and nothing was bland. My meal had a good balance of earthiness, tangy-ness, and had a decent spice level. The rice was cooked perfectly and paired well with the tikka masala. Not to mention, the cuts of lamb were simply amazing-- very tender and flavorful. I also ordered a side of mango lassi, some rotis, and garlic naan. The mango lassi tasted heavenly; some tangyness from the yogurt and a mild sweetness from the mango, also very creamy. Meanwhile, the roti and naan were cooked to perfection with toasted bits here and there that made munching on it very addictive. Paired well with the main dishes too. However, I did wish that the garlic naan had a more pronounced garlic flavor. I couldn't tell which one was the roti and which one was the naan at first, simply through taste. It was very mild. Service - 3.5/5 Hospitality - 3/5 Speed - 4/5 Considering that we went during rush hour, the restaurant was understandably packed. It took us a while to get a waiters attention. Our waiter looked unamused. Overall, the service wasn't anything spectacular or impressionable. Design - 3.5/5 Interior: 3/5 Exterior: 4/5 The restaurants interior didn't have anything eye catching or spectacular. It had a relaxed and muted atmosphere. I don't think there were thag many amenities inside apart from a few TVs (at least nothing that caught my eye). Meanwhile, the outside had some nice photos of the food plastered on its windows and appeared rather welcoming. Overall, Daawat Grill is a comfy, laid-back spot for those looking to indulge in a colorful array of flavorful and well-known Indian dishes. Consider not wearing firm-fitting skinny jeans, and also be mindful that you probably have to loosen your belt at some point during the meal. Centered in the heart of Seattle, parking may be a bit tedious, so I recommended getting there on foot or by public transportation if you want to save yourself the trouble.

We loved the food and it was the best deal on our trip to Seattle. We got the Spinach Paneer Naan and Tiki Chicken Masala.

The food was outstanding! I'm still thinking about the chicken Rogan Josh! If I ever do come back to Seattle I will stop back in and get it again!

Their tomato soup is addictive! So surprisingly good!!!! The other items we ordered were all at most 3/10. Maybe it was an off night? Do not recommend - Roti (strange and undercooked taste). Garlic naan was not bad. Biryani - not good, so much onions and just a greasy taste Samosa - also very greasy Lamb curry - rice was pretty good, curry was just ok - maybe 5/10 for this dish.

We came in here on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. Place is super convenient and within walking distance from city center. Food wasn't the best Indian food we had but it overall satisfied our food cravings for tikka masala. There is a full bar and the place has amazing/attentive service. Love the fact that this place was relaxing and nice to chill after a full day of walking.

Went to eat here when staying downtown over the Christmas holiday week. Food was amazing, service was quick, and the whole family left happy. We're already looking forward to going back next time we are in the area!

Easily the best Indian food I've had in the Pacific Northwest. Generous portions, flavorful, great service, clean and beautiful establishment, helpful and knowledgeable servers. I can eat, like, an embarrassing amount of food for my size, and still had to take a to-go box. So good! Go there. Lots of gluten-free options clearly marked on the menu also! If you're feeling hangry,I recommend the Mixed Grill. Lots of protein, variety, and delicious vegetables!

The food was delicious, I especially like the Tikka Masala dish with Naan bread or Basmati Rice. The service was great. The ambiance is an Indian restaurant. They have a full bar here.

Got take out of the saag palak masala and garlic naan! The texture of their curry was so amazing I just inhaled it. Really appreciate the size of the chicken pieces and that it comes with rice, very much worth the price. I was starving from working and still couldn't quite finish everything. The server who took my order was very nice and patient! I got a bit overwhelmed at how big the menu was, everything on it sounded so good I had a hard time choosing. Very surprised now that there weren't more customers when I came in, but I did come in closer to closing. Will definitely come again when I'm back in Seattle!

We so enjoy each meal here. The food is consistent and plenty. We especially like that the owner recognizes us each time and welcomes us warmly!

Good Indian food at a reasonable price. Wide selection and good location. Service was surprisingly fast for a restaurant. I highly recommend.

Great dinner! We enjoyed our savory tandoori chicken tika and chicken Karahi curry tonight with roti.. we were well attended by Preet our server.

Disappointed. Such a good restaraunt but it was sabotaged by bad energy. Today's meal tasted like smoke and mirrors. Or maybe more like their attitude. Both statements are not facts but my opinion. From the time I walked in and they sat us until we got the check, the energy was just off. The guy that brought us to our table literally dropped menus on the first table we walked past and kept walking without even changing head direction towards the next table which he started cleaning. My date went to the bathroom but I just stood there waiting for him to say something. Maybe he dropped the menues and started cleaning that table just for us. Maybe he is having a bad day and doesn't want to look at people. Either way,, Not a word, so I sat by the menus. I eventually asked if I could move to a better table. Our server was slightly better, but something about him was off. Maybe he and the other guy had an argument moments before we walked in and decided to hit the switch and serve us as we walked in. He was still nice. I swear when he was taking an order at another table, when they weren't looking, he pretty much gladly checked out for a moment before paying back attention. It was quick, but I seen it, and it was the look of, I'm ready to get out of here 3 hours ago. Then came the apps. My app was deep fried. Supposed to be aloo tiki. It was, but felt like it was well made then frozen in some food processing place and not made by the restaraunt. The first one I ate was half hollow. The next was only a little bit hollow. And the last had enough spices inside to guess it was aloo tiki. Then came the Mango chicken curry and paneer Naan. The curry had an interesting taste. The mangoes used may have been bad. The paneer Naan, looked promising and stuffed with paneer, but only stuffed at the visible openings. The first piece I grabbed had almost all the paneer. Last was the bill, we realized we never got out Mango Lassi. So we had him remove it before paying. He seemed surprised they forgot but fronted by saying oh, you don't want it still. Uhhh, we asked for it to come out with our food, not after we paid and are ready to leave. Fortunately they were professional and the food was fairly high quality. Just tasted like it was made with hate, not love. I'd come back, but I wouldn't recommend the Mango curry. Or the aloo tiki. Or the flavorless plain paneer on one piece Naan.

Food was great, reasonably priced but service was horrible! The mango margarita was delicious asked someone to help with a question for another drink and was unable to get one!

Got takeout from here and enjoyed it, would return. I had: 1. Tikka masala curry (ordered max spicy) solid as expected. Came with rice. 2. Mango curry (ordered max spicy) haven't tried this anywhere before, so wasn't sure what to expect. Interesting at the beginning, but I feel like the sweet aftertaste was kind of weird eventually and didn't go well with the other items I ordered. I probably wouldn't get this again. Came with rice as well. 3. garlic naan and also plain paratha Hadn't tried paratha before. I would describe it as a little sweeter than naan but still savory? Like an american food comparison would be like white bread versus wheat bread? I definitely preferred naan to go with the curries, but I probably wasn't supposed to eat it with those specific curries haha it was good though. 4. Veggie samosas Came with 2. On the smaller side, but tasty. I think I've rarely had a bad samosa though. Again, I would definitely come back and try more curries. Wish the spice level was a bit ramped up though.

Food was delicious and service was good and fast. Especially shahi paneer and Indian tea.

The food selection and reviews of this place made it enticing to check it out, especially considering that not many places were open the day after 4th of July. My friend and I shared the mixed grill tandoori, vegetable curry specialty, and garlic naan. While I enjoyed the tandoori, I felt that the chicken could be more tender and the meats can be less burnt. They gave a huge amount of vegetables and rice that we couldn't finish, and all the dishes portions were huge. The garlic naan is pretty solid though. I would say there isn't really anything to rave about; the quality is quite standard What was irritating was that the service and food took way too long, even after considering the global staff shortages in restaurants. It took 15 minutes to order the food, with 45 minutes to finally get the food despite an estimate of 20 minutes for the Tandoori. In fact, a table next to us were sat after us and finished their meals well before our food arrived which was ridiculous. Fortunately we were not in a hurry, but I wouldn't recommend this place if you don't have a lot of time to spare.

I ordered same food late at night, so I decided to order from here. I was pleasantly surprised by how quick the delivery was, especially considering the late hour. The food arrived hot and fresh, and it hit the spot perfectly. I was thoroughly impressed by the promptness and professionalism of this delivery service and the food of Daawat Grill was so fantastic!!!!

First time here, even though I've passed by the place many times over the past several years. Offers a variety of cuisines, mostly Indian but also some Mediterranean. The Indian dishes (spinach and butter masala) were pretty good and generous in size, although a bit pricey. Nan was so-so, nothing special but not bad. The raita was a bit disappointing, I was expecting some kind of salad based on the menu, but this was really just a bowl of cold raita yogurt. The chai tea situation was really weird. I ordered an iced chai tea (described on the menu as having unlimited refills). They first said they didn't have it, which I thought was weird for an Indian place. They asked if I wanted something instead and I said no. Then the waiter showed up a minute later with a iced chai tea. Somehow they found some! Which was great, because it was a hot day. So, scarfed that down, and asked for my refill. At that point, I was told there were no refills. "I think it says there are refills on the menu," I pointed out. "Only hot chai gets refills, not cold," the waiter replied. Well, I was pretty sure the menu did not distinguish, but I just said hot is fine, figuring maybe there's an ice shortage somewhere. And they brought me a hot chai, which was really good (better than the cold). But then I was charged for two chai teas, one hot and one cold! So, there was some funny business going on.

This place is great! The food was so tasty and a great, cozy atmosphere. The naan portions were huge compared to other places I have tried and as a carb lover, I definitely appreciated that. The staff were friendly and willing to accommodate us splitting the check as well. Highly recommend!

We love this place. Really good curry, naan, and salads. We go there anytime we are in downtown Seattle.

My husband and I loved our visit to Daawat Grill! It was within walking distance from our hotel, which was extremely convenient. We came in on a Tuesday night, they sat us right away (wasn't too busy). The service was very quick and friendly. We ordered a Mediterranean salad, butter masala with chicken, and the garlic naan bread. All the food was great! Especially the garlic naan - my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

We went over to this Indian restaurant craving for some Biryani. The server was very welcoming. The restaurant had a huge selection of items varying over 3-4 different cuisines. We ordered the mango lassi and mango lemonade for drinks. The lassi was very good but the lemonade was a rip off. It seemed like they had just added water and lemon to Fruti/ Rasna/ Maaza. -10/5 stars for that The food was decently good. We asked for spicy, we got spicy. Though they forgot to match up the salt in the vegetable paneer Biryani I suppose. They gave raita with the biryani and the server was kind enough to refill it without us asking again! This small gesture goes a long way. The dal makhni was very good and as requested they added additional cream for us. The chicken curry was so flavorful. The naan was huge and fresh. The portion of rice along with the entrees was more than sufficient. Overall, great portion sizes. Ample food. Between the three of us we ordered 2 drinks, 2 enters, 1 Biryani, and 1 naan and we literally had leftover for the night as well. On top of that, all this for under $60!!! (Coming from SF, that's amazingly low) Great ambience indoors. Clean washrooms. Good service. Would come again to try out different items on the menu!

The ambience is pretty good for a formal/ semi formal dine in for an indian restaurant. The food we ordered was the basic - dal maharani, butter chicken and garlic naan! The food was decently good! The disappointment was the portion size is way to less! One portion of both gravy- dal and chicken was not even enough for 2 people! The staff was in a rush to clean up our table, picking up plates while still a couple of us were eating. This seemed rude and disrespectful! They seemed to be in a rush to send us out as it was nearing to their closing time(30 mins still left to close) , while there were other tables that were still happily enjoying their meals!

We ordered butter paneer masala though it was creamy it was sweet should have been better little less on sweet side

So delicious!!! Especially the Vegetarian Delight and the Mango Curry with prawns. Cannot wait to go there again!

Daawat used to be one of my favorite restaurants. We used them for work (pre-COVID) for catering a few times, and never had any issues with the food quality or the service (always arrived on time and still hot). Unfortunately the two times I've ordered during the pandemic, I've found pieces of hair in the butter tofu masala. Disgusting. I was hoping the first time was a fluke, but it doesn't seem to be. I wish them luck during this time, but I won't be back.