Pomerol

Delicious!!! Definitely one of the more upscale places on the strip, and while it is a little bit more expensive, its definitely worth it. The salmon was cooked to perfection and they had a comprehensive wine list.

Pomerol was disappointing. I went there during seattle restaurant week so I can't complain of the price. I had the asparagus appetizer which was covered in frisee, balsamic, and goat cheese. It was my favorite part of the meal, though more asparagus and less frisee would have been appreciated. I ordered the duck confit which was described as: "Duck Confit, Endive Salad, Blueberry Gastrique". Oddly the duck tasted like chicken, maybe this was due to it being overcooked. I enjoy duck and seek it out, this is the first time I have ever mentally questioned if I was actually served duck. It had the right color, but not the taste, size, or fat content. I also was only given a non serrated table knife and fork to eat this overcooked bird. I'm use to duck being so tender that it falls off the bone, I have even eaten duck with chopsticks in the past. This duck was tough and very difficult to eat with the utensils given, as I was alone I finally gave up and ate some with my fingers, embarrassing but I was hungry. The sauce was good, not blueberry as far as I could tell. The side of beans (maybe butter beans?) was quite good and cooked well. The endive salad was not wash. After a mouthful of grit, I actually had to spit it out into my napkin. The dessert was okay. I had the chocolate cake, the berry compote and crème chantilly were the standouts. Other than the unwashed salad, the food was all edible. While the duck was dry and overcooked, it was not burned. The food was just disappointing for how high the restaurant is rated and the price when it is not restaurant week. The atmosphere is nice. The service was good. The waitress was pleasant and attentive. Something to note, on the menu it says 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. I was a party of one. I was surprised by the tax added to my bill at the end. However, it was one charge and just said "tax" nothing said gratuity. I tipped over 20% of the final bill for good service and left. It nagged at me so I played with the numbers when I got home. The "tax" was 30%, so it was both the 10% Seattle tax and 20% gratuity. That's deceptive of the restaurant. If it is charging automatic gratuity, then it needs to be labeled as such. I received good service and its restaurant week so I am fine with the over 40% tip I left, but I prefer to know that I am leaving that amount. Seattle is full of good restaurants, so it is probably best to skip this one unless you are already in the area and money isn't a concern. I certainly won't be back.

Pretty good burgers. I would recommend trying the Coddled duck egg appetizer and the peach Brandy bread pudding.

Awesome service! We came in for cocktails and they definitely didn't disappoint. Jacob - their bartender is super knowledgeable and makes awesome drinks.

When I entered Pomerol, I got surprised the restaurant was almost empty, that's usually suspicious. But my party of 3 tried multiple dishes (Octopus, Foie Gras, Duck breast, Steak frites), and we all were pleased by our dishes. Service was also very good, without being overly "in your face".

Nice dining experience, nice ambiance, good service. Food was good, no complaints, just not spectacular.

Had the bouillabaisse with mussels, oysters, and salmon. Very tasty! Definitely coming back soon!

Delicious oysters and escargot. I had the rib-eye steak (serves 2), and it was ok.