Update: La Lot changed its name to Pho + Bar in 2016 and then closed in 2018.
Wow. I did not expect a lot when I dropped in for dinner here -- I knew nothing about the place, I'm not a fan of bars in bright, modern spaces, and I might not have ever come in at all if I didn't have this hobby of having a drink at every bar in Seattle. But this turned out to be one of my favorite dining experiences of that last few years.
This was their second day, and they only had a fraction of their cocktail menu ready. The recipes seemed to lean toward the sweet, beginning drinker ingredients, but the cocktails were original and well balanced -- not overly sweet at all. It got even better when I tried the food.
The Betel Leaf Crabmeat appetizer was delicious, and the Claypot Catfish was fantastic. The service was very friendly, especially Johnny the bartender. I'm glad I made it in tonight when there were few people there, because while I definitely intend on coming back, it might be hard to find a seat once word gets around.
925 Stewart St, Ste 102, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 682-8812
Est. Feb. 27, 2012 - Closed 2016 - Building constructed: 2008
Previous bars in this location: None
lalotseattle.com - facebook - thestranger
Wow. I did not expect a lot when I dropped in for dinner here -- I knew nothing about the place, I'm not a fan of bars in bright, modern spaces, and I might not have ever come in at all if I didn't have this hobby of having a drink at every bar in Seattle. But this turned out to be one of my favorite dining experiences of that last few years.
This was their second day, and they only had a fraction of their cocktail menu ready. The recipes seemed to lean toward the sweet, beginning drinker ingredients, but the cocktails were original and well balanced -- not overly sweet at all. It got even better when I tried the food.
The Betel Leaf Crabmeat appetizer was delicious, and the Claypot Catfish was fantastic. The service was very friendly, especially Johnny the bartender. I'm glad I made it in tonight when there were few people there, because while I definitely intend on coming back, it might be hard to find a seat once word gets around.
Est. Feb. 27, 2012 - Closed 2016 - Building constructed: 2008
Previous bars in this location: None
lalotseattle.com - facebook - thestranger