The Shambles
Restaurant · Roosevelt ·
Steakhouse & butcher shop with seasonal dishes & pub vibe
Steakhouse & butcher shop with seasonal dishes & pub vibe
"One of the beststeakhousesin Seattle is understated. It has the facade of a neighborhood dive, with stiff cocktails, friendly staff, and a weekend crowd leisurely hanging out at the bar—but the steaks here could make a pub t-bone cry. A small chalkboard highlights the available cuts, and the wagyu bavette is a great place to start. It will hit the table at a pristine crimson medium rare, with a crusty surface and swirls of demiglace on the bottom of the plate. Sides don’t play second fiddle, either—we could eat the bowl of herby mushrooms with cream and jammy egg yolk like breakfast cereal." - Team Infatuation
"I’m trying to update our woefully out-of-date steak map this fall, and I can tell you right now this low-key Maple Leaf restaurant is staying on it. The chalkboard lists a great selection of cuts, including solo-friendly options; I got 5 ounces of wagyu bavette for under $40 and it was perfectly cooked, with a thick char and a bloody interior, served with a sage and red pepper butter that amped up the richness—though I would have gladly eaten the meat unadorned." - Harry Cheadle
"The best steakhouse in Seattle is also among the most understated. It has the facade of a neighborhood dive, with stiff cocktails, friendly staff, and a weekend crowd leisurely hanging out at the bar—but the steaks here could make a pub t-bone cry. A small chalkboard highlights the available cuts, and the wagyu bavette is a great place to start. It will hit the table at a pristine crimson medium rare, with a crusty surface and swirls of demiglace on the bottom of the plate. Sides and starters don’t play second fiddle, either—their little gem caesar is one of the city's best, charred broccolini in zippy dijon sauce is by far our favorite steakhouse green vegetable, and we could eat the bowl of herby mushrooms with cream and jammy egg yolk like breakfast cereal." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This Maple Leaf steakhouse may be the city’s most understated. It has the facade of a neighborhood dive, with stiff cocktails, friendly staff, and people leisurely hanging out by the bar—but the steaks here could make a pub t-bone cry. A small chalkboard highlights the available cuts, and the wagyu bavette is a great place to start. It will hit the table at a pristine crimson medium rare, with a crusty surface and swirls of demiglace on the bottom of the plate. The sides are excellent, too—charred broccolini in zippy dijon sauce is by far our favorite steakhouse green vegetable, and we could eat the bowl of herby mushrooms with cream and jammy egg yolk like breakfast cereal." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"Maple Leaf’s major meat purveyor (an Eater 38 spot) doesn’t focus on turkey, but those looking for other types of protein will have plenty of choices around Thanksgiving, including rib roast. Maybe the most helpful offering is that the Shambles will custom make a party-ready charcuterie spread for customers that come in with their own boards, no matter how large or small." - Gabe Guarente
