Columbia Tower Club

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   Larry

   Boise1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, service was not so great, I would recommend going on a day when they can handle the volume of people.
   

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   Shea

   Seattle1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It tough to leave a review like this bc I wanted this experience to be good but it wasn’t great, for valid reasons. So no hate on them (except price lol). If you’re expecting a high class restaurant, I’ll stop ya there. Day to day, The Columbia Club is not a restaurant. It is a Club people pay for to bring clients, hold personal, private meetings, and maybe have lunch or a drink there. What they do on events like this is try their best to transform the club into a romantic setting which is incredibly hard to do if that is not your typical agenda. So what ends up happening is you get a lot of under qualified servers, lack of preparedness overall, and unfamiliarity with how a fine dining experience should go. My girlfriend and I have been to just about all the “boujee” restaurants in Seattle/bellevue area and find that spending 300-400+ should net you a really good experience. For reference, the last time we went to canlis we spent just over 450 after tip. Last night we ended up spending $485 and the food was aggressively average, the service was on par with…well… a corporate lounge, and the music was pretty loud especially for us who were sat right next to the speakers. I’d say for 150-200 it would have been fine. But for 485 it was very poor. 2.5/10 experience. No hate on any of the staff bc they are not fine dining employees but maybe the Columbia Tower Club should rethink their prices bc the advertised wagyu steak they severed was not wagyu. The caviar was really bad. And the lighting was so bright all you could see out the windows was your reflection. Overall, we ended up getting 2 of the pre-decided 4 course meals, 2 drinks, and 2 spoons of caviar. It was $485. Thanks to all the staff but I would not go back.
   

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   Radhika VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was not good- I got sick after our meal. The oyster and salmon crudo were room temperature instead of cold. the ambience looked like an office gathering or a bad cruise ship restaurant.. not worth the money
   

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   Angela

   Hawaii2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   While the CTC has the most amazing views in the city, the food was nothing more than a banquet dinner.
   

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   Ali

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   This restaurant could be a premier destination in Seattle. It’s better version is Charlotte a block north. The space itself reminded me of 90s study rooms in college libraries. Structurally there was visible signs of damage below the windows, which considering the only attraction here is the view makes a constant eyesore. This brings me to service. While our servers were nice, we were seated by a window with a non functioning window screen which obscure our view. This, while the entire night two tables for 4 were empty on either side of us. The food quality, at best, was airport grade. Overall, a sadly wasted opportunity here both from an entrepreneurial and consumer standpoint.
   

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   Jesse VIP

   Minneapolis5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An exceptional dining experience that combines exquisite cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service, creating a memorable atmosphere for savoring gourmet dishes.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a perfect spot for a special celebration. The views are second to none, and the service was out of this world. Kind, attentive. Highly recommend! 
   

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   Bhanu VIP

   Portland6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was decent and definitely spectacular views. Service was too slow. Overall it was a good experience considering ambiance and food.
   

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   Diane

   Nashville5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Spectacular sunset. Thank you!
   

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    Paula VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The staff is attentive and absolutely love the waitress Vanessa who is knowledgeable about the menu and will steer you in the right direction. Food is impeccable and the view is phenomenal (the best view in Washington)!
    

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