The Carlile Room

I cannot imagine ever again eating anyplace else when going to a show at the Paramount. The menu changes according to the season, as is right… My date and I shared a mushroom fusilli that was utterly divine. She had a lovely salad, too. Yum, yum & more yum… perfect in every way.

The food was surprisingly mediocre given the hype and prices at this place. Salmon and pasta was quite salty, while the burger was just okay. The schnitzel was probably the best dish, but it was still quite mid.

Pro: -Honored our reservation when we called to let them know we would be 10 minutes late because of stopped traffic. Con: -Table was a high top instead of the the standard we had reserved. Pro: -Drinks and baked cheese app were lovely. Con: -The baked cheese app was barely enough for two people, though it is served with 4 bread triangles. Two were eaten plain. The drinks, while tasty, were surprisingly small (like one shot and then lots of garnish). Pro: -Surprisingly large portion of fries with burger, burger was a nice medium. Ragu had a nice flavor. Lemon sorbet was delicious. Con: -The burger bun was very burnt, so had to remove the insides and eat with a fork. Ragu portion was a bit small compared to other entrees. Price for 3 drinks, one app, two entrees, and two sorbets before tip: ~170$. Very pricey for what you get, however overall the food was fine. The noise was a bit much, and the seating is very close together but it wasn't too bad. Not sure we'll return, but we're not upset we came.

The service was great and the drinks were even better! The food was good too, but for some of the prices, I don't know- I guess I expected something a little more. The baked cheese was delicious, but you only need 2 of the 4 foccaccia pieces because there's not enough cheese to warrant all 4. The burger was a little on the small side, and though it said medium it was more like medium well. I still went again, but passed on the burger and went for schnitzel *which was delicious! It was cute how they had themed drinks to the Paramount theater across the street.

Fantastic service. Fantastic but simple menu. Fantastic food. Definitely the best place we went to dinner to during our vacation to Seattle. The restaurant has a very cool feel to it. The menu was simple, but it was clear that this is because they knew what they were doing. Highly recommend the Nashville Hot Schnitzel, and the smoked white BBQ wings. Absolutely awesome!

Went to Carlile after a matinee show @ The Paramount Theater across the street. Service was excellent as was the food. We split the Salmon, beet salad & shrimp cocktail. Portions on all three were ample. The wine list is good, not over the top. Recommend reservations, especially on show day.

Wonderful place for a pre-show dining. Their menu is short, but the food is delicious. Same with cocktails - each of them is a piece of mixology art. Super friendly and attentive service and chill vibe.

Great experience, we ordered vodka rigatoni and steak frites and both were delicious. Good cocktails too. Excellent service, polite and attentive staff, great ambiance.

The location is central and the views were incredible. The food and staff were very good. I will go back soon.

I'm a bit perplexed on how to write this review. On one hand, I like so many things about the Carlile Room but then on the other hand the experience was tarnished by other things. Allow me to explain as best I can... The host at here should also be the trainer of the staff because his fondness of the restaurant and his knowledge of the menu was outstanding. We came after Jerry Seinfeld did his standup across the street. The host knew who we were even though he'd never met us. Very impressive. What he missed is we were there for a special occasion (anniversary) and even though that was in the reservation, we were placed in the middle of the restaurant. The entire time we were there, none of the cozy booths by the windows were utilized. We weren't really sure who our server was when she came by to bring us water. She never took the time to introduce herself or provide any feedback to set up our experience. The special Seinfeld menu was never handed to us but because we saw it in the window, we asked for it. We ended up ordering off the normal menu. We ordered the bread because we were starving. It came with balsamic and olive oil but not quite enough. It was delicious. The server disappeared for a very long time. The host walked around and refilled water and he was very engaging. We asked him for more balsamic, which was delivered quickly thereafter. He added they make the bread there fresh. I wanted to take some home--so good! The food arrived with no pomp or circumstance, yet that server didn't know who belonged to what plate--seems like something that would be known at this price point. They really have no system for this? The crusted salmon I had was absolutely incredible. I ate it so slowly because it was so delicious. How did they make those greens taste so good? It all worked together quite well. My other half had a pasta dish that was also quite delicious. Our experience reminded us why it's worth coming over the lake to Seattle because the Eastside doesn't have any American food restaurants that are worth visiting, other than Von's and Russell's. That said, I would've expected more of an experience from this establishment. Anniversary wasn't acknowledged, the server had absolutely no personality--she was pleasant but just no flare at all. If she worked at a diner, I would've given her a decent tip, but she works at a quality restaurant, so her mediocre performance gained her a mediocre tip. I don't know why we all put up with these lousy dining experiences in the greater Seattle area. Perhaps we're all too passive and just let it slide? Perhaps they aren't aware and nobody gives them feedback? No restaurant at this price point would survive in the Bay Area with this malaise-approach to service. This attitude, as if they're doing us a favor because they exist, is simply unacceptable. Ok, back to The Carlile Room... I've already recommended it to 4 other people because of the food and location. Hopefully, the lame service we received was an anomaly. I will return but for now the 4-stars given are for the kitchen because the food was do darn good!

Overpriced food, amateurish service, cramped seating and entrance area. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! Pros: Complimentary champagne for our visit (anniversary dinner). Chicken wings (starter) - flavorful and good ratio of meat to skin/fat/bone. Chicken schnitzel (add-on for Caesar salad) - $15 but cooked well and flavorful. Fries were decent. Proximity to Paramount Theater (across street) - but honestly I would've rather walked a few extra blocks for better food/prices and service. Cons: Strangely under-staffed for a busy Saturday evening. Management: hello? Martini took 20 minutes to receive. By that time I'd lost my enthusiasm to order a red wine for my steak (which would've been a disgusting pairing anyway - see below). Focaccia - boring sliced loaf, barely toasted, minimally inspired. We weren't offered individual plates for our bread or chicken wings starter. Wtf? Our server otherwise checked on us minimally. Busy night, yes -- but also maybe anticipate and staff your restaurant better? Caesar salad - just "OK" and difficult to justify price starting at $20 without (!) any protein. Steak frites - worst $50 fat- and gristle-ridden cut I've ever had; comes with funky gravy sauce and zero finesse. Bottom line: We'd hoped for a solid dining experience given the menu and other reviews, but instead we endured the food, service, and comfort of a B-rate wanna-be "grill." Tom Douglas should be ashamed of himself. Find another spot and thank me later.

Service was excellent. Ambience was really nice and the food was really good. We ordered wings and fondue with the cheese for apps. Our group had the eggplant fusilli, baby back ribs, and the steak all enjoyed the meals. Highly recommend the coconut cake for dessert.

Hadn't been here for a few years, but Experience Hendrix was at the Paramount! I had a good "Hendrix" dirty martini, and husband had Stoup Robust Porter, which he liked. We started with the Fritto Misto, which was scallops and calamari, with pickled celery and jimmy nardello peppers, whatever they are. Almost all were delicious, the last one really hot! We were so excited I forgot to take a picture! Then Heirloom Tomato Salad, with a mysterious pistachio butter that was so good! Wanted to lick the plate! Peach Toast had amazing flavors, would have been better if it was actually toast, as the bread got soggy. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in.

It was our first night in Seattle, we were tired and hungry, so we decided to have dinner here since it was fairly close to our hotel. We ordered the smoked salmon pâté with kettle chips. The pâté was ok but the kettle chips were extremely salty. The Carlisle burger was pretty good but the french fries were also extremely salty. What's with the obsession with too much salt? Service was good, staff were very nice. Overall, it's overpriced and not a place we'd go back to again. 3 stars for service.

What here before the show for wicked the musical since the theater is right across the street, and service was so incredible - they have themed decorations up and the servers were so sweet! I would recommend the baked Cheese appetizer and the burger, with the pair and cheese was so sweet and savory while the burger was one of my favorites i've had. it was even better than the famous au cheval!! Would come back again!

I really wanted to like this restaurant - I had seen the mixed reviews but had a soft spot for the food and drinks. Sadly, I wish that I would have followed my fellow Yelpers, but alas, I thought I knew better. Overall, the best word to describe my drinks is "fine." I told that to the server and his reply was "sometimes fine is all you need." I should have let that lead my experience and left after that, but I didn't. First, it was pretty busy since there was a show that evening across the street. While I was seated quickly, the service suffered through most of the experience. I'm not sure if they were short staffed or just unprepared for the rush of people, but it was apparent everyone was running around. I'd like to offer a shoutout to the food runner from that evening, on multiple occasions I saw him presenting people their bills and handling payment. For me specifically, he took one of my orders as he was next to me with another customer. Moving on to the food and drink...the beets were quite good, nothing all that special, but a nice portion of a classic. If I were to go back, that would be the only thing that I would get. The brussels sprouts were quite salty, but were quite bland beyond that. As for both drinks, neither were good, honestly, but I don't remember their names to warn you, dear reader. Sadly, I wanted more with such a cute ambiance, I'm hopeful it was an off night, but I'm not sure I'll be back to find out.

Great pre-show dinner before anything at the Paramount. Creative, tasty, and consistent. Great service, and fun drinks. We are planning to leave room for coconut cream pie next time.

Super wonderful service and I loved the interaction with service staff including management. We needed to have a quick bite before the show at paramount started and everywhere else had long lines. We were seated quickly and kindly. I think my only problem is the price and the quality of food. I ordered the ceaser salad and added chicken fried on it. 30 dollars. But the chicken was papersize thin.... I just don't think I will be back for food but maybe post show for drinks.

Grabbed a burger and fries at the bar. Good meal, excellent service. Great music that wasn't too loud. You could actually have conversations! Nice long bar and lots of tables.

Good food and great management. They brought out a dish that was not to my friends liking they first was a little hesitant but then decided not to charge for it . Manager has discernment. One dish reimbursed made all the difference to have our group of 20-24 normal size come back again. We appreciated his acknowledgement and apology. Salmon did not taste as good and fresh as usual. He rectified the matter, that is the manager. Great job!

We came here for a friend's birthday before going out for the night. We ordered drinks and a bunch of appetizers to share. But I was pretty hungry, so I ordered a steak for myself, which was pretty good. Everything was really good. We all enjoyed it, and nothing was left on the table.

They were accommodating to my gluten issues (celiac) but outside of that I struggle to find anything positive to say about my dining experience. The prices are outrageous for what you get, even for the area. I ordered the beets and the burger and maybe that is on me for ordering a 25 dollar burger but I didn't feel like dropping 40+ on an entree either. The beets were well cooked but just swimming in oil that made the dish unappetizing. As far as beet dishes go it ranks pretty low with places like Homer or Tavolàta having much better dishes. The burger was so basic, nothing stood out to make it even a 15 dollar burger let alone 25. It was so unremarkable I can't say much more about it. They did sub a salad for my fries because of my celiac but the salad was just swimming in dressing and grated parm to the point where I was trying to scrape dressing off the individual leaves of lettuce. I would skip this one.

I was there for Wednesday night dinner with five friends. The food was excellent. I had the best chicken schnitzel I've eaten and a really nice blueberry corn salad. (The pot of creme dessert was only so-so.) It was an excellent meal. The big downside is the noise -- it's a noisy place and it was hard to hold a conversation.

I've eaten here 3 times over a few years and each time I'm reminded why I should have passed on coming back. First, the menu is seriously overpriced. salmon on a Caesar salad for $38 and there is absolutely nothing special about the salad except that not a single piece of lettuce has been cut. It's a quarter head of lettuce dressing and salmon. Bucatini for $34. You can call pasta a fancy name but it's still pasta. On several occasions I've asked for simple changes to accommodate my Celiac wife. "Oh no chef won't do that." i get the sense that staff fears asking chef or that chef does not want to exercise the slightest bit of flexibility to accommodate customers. Given how little on the menu is gluten free that's disappointing. Chicken breast is pretty easy to make without making it into schnitzel for example. And before the pushback comes about how complicated life is at a restaurant yes we both have worked in restaurants and we eat at plenty - with highly reputable chefs. You can have processes, standards and be more accommodating. Location is awesome though when going to a show, which is why I've tried a few times. Until there's a change in chef, menu, and pricing, I won't be coming back.

Great food, awesome staff and service, delicious drinks, and flexible with my reservation change. I ALWAYS recommend The Carlile Room when people ask for dinner recommendations in Seattle.

I was wowed by my drink's container, it came in a shell. Peach salad was delicious, as was the salmon with puréed cauliflower and vegetables. I think that dish has shrimp paste. Dessert was awesome. The waitress was friendly and helpful, and we were comfortably seated on two high chairs by a high table.

Service was a bit slow, but it was just before showtime at the Paramount across the street so was to be expected. after that crowd left we were nearly the only ones in the restaurant and service was fantastic! I must add that we were about 20 minutes late for our reservation and they were very accommodating. The food was excellent. I would certainly eat there again.

This is a great place to meet with friends before seeing a show at Paramount. I arrived on a Friday around 6pm (our show started at 7:30) and found my friend seated at the bar which was pretty much empty. I was surprised to find the restaurant probably only about 50% full at this time, with no one seated at the bar. I was quickly given menus and the bartenders and servers were all so friendly and attentive. I ordered wine while chatting with my friend awhile before deciding I could use a small meal before the show. I ordered the red mole pulpo and that fit the bill! It was flavorful and tender, though I wished for a bit larger a portion for the price but it was actually the perfect amount of food for what I was looking for. I also wish there were a few more options of small plates like this or perhaps more shareable appetizers for chatting away with friends after work to make this place really perfect. Overall, cute restaurant with good vibes, great service, and tasty food.

The good part? Everything!! It was all fantastic. The bad part? I forgot to take pics of the food - it was too good to pause before devouring! (Which is actually a good thing!) We started off with a pimento cheese ball on happy hour. You just don't find pimento often in the PNW. The pimento cheese ball was served over honey and pepper jelly with saltines. You got a good cheese to saltine ratio, but I could have used a few more saltines. It had a nice pickled veggie accompaniment- which was very tangy, very tasty!! Hubs and I shared the Hangar Steak - substituting veggies for fries. Our server highly recommended the hanger steak (our 2nd choice was the schnitzel). He kept commenting on the deep red cut of meat. The chef offered us a side Caesar salad as the veggie substitution before we were served - we appreciated it. And let me tell you.... the Caesar dressing was amazing. Nice crisp croutons, fresh romaine, I would definitely recommend and I would order again. The highlight of the event was the Hangar Steak!! We ordered it medium rare, it was deep red, well prepared and so delicious. Definitely recommend the Hangar Steak!! I want to go back right now and order it again. Highly recommend!!

Good place to eat before a Paramount performance. Great service, nice cuisine, fun beverages. The Pavlova sweet is one I advise.

I came here for dinner with 5 of my coworkers! It's a perfect spot for doing family style with everyone. We ordered everything on the menu and everything was really flavorful and came out so quick. I loved the Cesar salad and flank steak. They have a huge wine list too which we loved! Servers were very tentative and were really sweet to us! Restaurant is more on the bistro moody vibe and it was easy to hold conversations. We can't wait to come back! Giving it a 4 as I've had better food in Seattle but overall a good go to spot.

The glow of the Paramount Theatre marquee, can be seen from almost any table in the restaurant. The ambiance of the Carlile Room is a casual with a kiss of sophistication with well balanced cocktails. The groovey 60s/70 chandlers, the art coat racks. The Carlile serves modern-American menu. Love the ode to the theater also with the way the check came in a play bill. My husband and I decided to skip lunch and we had a larger dinner, we order the goat cheese fondu to start, and the ahi tuna with the scallion pancake. Entree he had the flank steak and I had salmon. Cocktails: I had the sangria, hint of cinnamon from the cinnamon syrup which gave it a kiss of sweet with the red wine full bodied. Would give it an overall 4/5. The old fashion my husband ordered was well balanced only negative was. I don't believe the orange zest was the freshest as you couldn't smell it. Not all to bring out the flavors in the drink you rub the zest around the rim and drop in. 4/5 for the drink overall.. My husband had a dirty dry martini was definitely lackluster on the dirty the drink was ehh the garnish was also not very good 3/5. Last cocktail was a Manhattan was so amazing so smooth and perfectly balanced 5/5. Appetizers: goat cheese fondu was served with grill focaccia, pear, apple and fennel. The rich goat cheese fondue was cut by the garlicky, slightly charred bread and crispy tart apple. If on the menu order it's a must have 5/5 Ahi tuna with the scallion pancake was good.. the pancake was little lacking in flavor but the tuna was fresh was a solid 3/5. Entree: flank steak with cheese toast and French onion jus. Was perfectly cooked was like an upscale modern take on an awesome steak sand which 5:5. Salmon was cooked perfectly medium rare the escarole was good, the dill oil with the celery root purée was super tasty 4/5. Our server was so polite, knew the menu and made great recommendations for what to order. This place is awesome for date night, anniversary or any occasion.

I wanted to like this place more than I did...the atmosphere was cozy but it was WAY too crowded and even though I had a seat at the bar I felt like I was back in college trying to dodge elbows and shoves from behind as others were vying for either a seat or to get the bartender's attention to order a drink. I didn't try the food this time out of respect for my personal space, but I think this is going to be relegated as a place to grab a quick drink before heading to the theatre if not going elsewhere beforehand for dinner or cocktails.

Located right outside the famous Seattle Paramount theater, the Carlile sees it all and have it all. They ALLOW children which for me is a huge PLUS! They are friendly and attentive...and the ambiance is interesting, but not intimate. It's a great spot for before or after show eats and especially cocktails. Their menu of cocktails was impressive. We decided to go here to wait out I-5 traffic, but it was perfect.

I was shown the love by Team Carlile today. Thanking all y'all. And this burger: Top Ten Reasons AI Ain't Winnin Shit.

Popped in for a later dinner since we got in later than expected due to a flight delay. Our party of 5 was seated immediately. No wait on a Friday night?! Done! I'm there, feed me! Their burger and fries hit just the right spot after a day of traveling. Cooked medium rare, it was a juicy, classic, tasty burger. Staff were attentive and friendly, service was fast, and the place was literally a block from our hotel (the Paramount). Ambience was so relaxing and unchaotic, just the right vibe to hang out with friends on a Friday night. Simple, delicious, and relaxing. What more could we ask for on our first night to decompress? Thanks Carlile Room!

Had a great meal here, just before a concert, right across the street at The Paramount Theater. Perfect location, really nice staff, great atmosphere & decor, and the service was on point. Really enjoyed ourselves!

Caesar with chicken was SO good. Husband had the steak frites and loved it! Our waiter was really great with suggestions and a sense of humor which we loved. Went before Penn and Teller at The Paramount.

Had a special seafood stew offered during the Life of Pi show at the Paramount. It was amazing!!!

Friendly staff that gave awesome food and drink recommendations! They offer delicious vegetarian options!

This restaurant has a very eclectic menu. With the exception of the burger and steak, the menu items are very eclectic and unique. It works for some, but it doesn't work for me. The pluses are the service and the ambiance. The service is attentive. The location is perfect if you're attending a show nearby. However, I would highly recommend other food venues in the immediate area if you are seeking a more normal menu selection. Also, my last meal was a disappointment--the schnitzel had burnt edges and it was much too thin for the way it was prepared. The serrated knife that was provided with this dish was well used despite the thinness of the meat. I also felt the cookie was too hard. The mitake mushroom was too complicated. I felt they could have nixed the sauce and the sundry of ingredients served with it. I've been here before and had a decent meal. Sadly, this meal did not live up to my expectations.

I love so much about this restaurant. Tom Douglas does it again. The service is exceptional. The creative drink menu and mixology is remarkable. The menu is to my liking . Although limited, there is a great dish for everyone. I think this is how TD stays excellent. Do a selection wonderfully, and that they do. The chicken schnitzel was plentiful and perfectly cooked with a fennel- forward breading. The salmon was flavorfully charred with a smoky but not smoked flavor depth. The coconut pie - well there is a reason this Dahlia bakery star is famous .

Comfortable room close to the Convention Center. The cocktails are creative and the food is tasty. If you're in the area this is a good option. The staff is helpful and attentive.

We came here for dinner after not being able to find anywhere else that could take us without a reservation on a Sunday evening during Labor Day Weekend. We got seated right away and the service was pretty quick. We ordered the R&R Ranch Beef Burger and the Skagit Valley Chicken Schnitzel. Both were pretty good and we were pleasantly surprised by how juicy and flavorful the burger was. The only disappointing thing was that the Chicken Schnitzel didn't really come with anything on the side. It was a big piece of chicken with some arugula garnished on top. From the menu, we thought it would be more of an arugula salad on the side. Overall, this was a decent meal and it was nice that we didn't have to wait to be seated.

The food is really delicious. We actually went here twice because it was so good! We had the pasta and some kind of chicken dish. That was delicious. They also have a really good coconut pie. The service was very efficient and friendly. I was actually surprised at how fast it was and for someone who has to work long hours, it was really nice to get a really quick little dinner and get to bed a little earlier. The ambience of this place is really cool. It kind of reminds me of the 1950s like mid century modern kind of funky very sleek at the same time I really liked it.

Food is pretty decent but the real advantage this place has is it is right across the street from the Paramont theater. Which is great if you're going to a show and you want to eat out, I don't see a lot of options for kids though.

From the moment I stepped inside I was greeted with a friendly and eager staff. Ben seated me at the perfect table and was attentive during my entire dinner experience. His recommendations were spot on. I started with a Cesar salad which was very tasty with fresh tasting warm croutons then moved on to the pork chop special which was surprisingly tasty, moist, flavorful, and included the bone which I proudly nawed on, it was all so good. I ordered a Chardonnay but to make sure I was ordering what I would be pleased, Ben brought me tastings of 2 varietals. Who does that?!!! You need to eat/drink here. AND, if you're not sold yet....THEY HAVE HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS!!! So, what are you waiting for?! Go!

Fun atmosphere and decor. Cocktails are so creative and delicious - I had a "jello shot" and a gin drink whose fun name I forgot. Kids had pasta and Kids chicken Schnitzel. We had hush puppies, calamari, and salads, one with salmon. Eclectic mix of food. Chocolate chip cookie was so very good. Waiter was fun, funny and nice. Overall good experience and nearby to our hotel.

I decided to try the Carlile Room for dinner. I got seated right away at the bar. I ordered a Carlile Old Fashioned and the Caesar Salad. It was the best Cesar Salad I've ever had. With 95% kale, 5% romaine and all the trimmings, it was both refreshing and filling. I wrapped up my meal with a dirty gin martini. The ambience was casual, the servers and bartenders were friendly and attentive. And the food amazing. I must say I've never had a bad meal anytime I've visited Seattle. And I will certainly be back the next time I visit.

Food was absolutely fantastic. Close to the the theaters. Sidewalk seating allowed us to people watch while eating!

Great food, cool vibe, and superb service! I really enjoyed the schnitzel, and the pimento hush puppies were the chef's kiss. Perfectly battered and crispy - the schnitzel was flavorful, and the honey mustard sauce that it was paired with was binge-worthy. I will definitely go back!

Nice vibe but not vegetarian friendly. Only option other than a salad was kid's plate of buttered noodles.

This place has charm. Old school with MCM Decor. The place was busy so I sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and very nice. The cocktail was delicious and the food was too. It's a sea of hotels in that area and this was a great alternative to a hotel bar.

Great food and service. We went for drinks and appetizers before a show at The Paramount right across the street. The beat salad was excellent!

Meal was excellent although expensive. Service was great. Worth coming back next time you're in Seattle.

My husband and I sat at the bar because we didn't have reservations. It worked out fine because we were able to watch the kitchen staff work. The calamari and lemon fry was very good. There were some burnt shishito peppers that slightly took away from the dish . The coconut creme pie was excellent. Service was good and attentive. I'd return if I was in Seattle.

Awesome food. Awesome service. We went with a group of 6 and had the pasta, the salmon, appetizers and drinks. Everything was perfect and service was so nice. Highly recommend for a nice group dinner or a night out or to celebrate special occasions.