Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

4.6

684 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southeast Asian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Vegetarian-friendly
Healthy

Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle food scene since 1989 - serving authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, craft cocktails, and more. This location has a hip, modern vibe and an industrial feel complete with a large U-shaped bar, custom lighting, authentic artwork and décor (such as a beautiful multi-colored Indian wedding shawl), Indonesian wood and copper details, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an outdoor patio, and more. Both the bar and satay counter provide guests the opportunity to see all of the action unfold right in front of them. Enjoy dining outside this summer on our patio!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 707-0396
Website
http://www.wildginger.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Suneth Nakandala
Private party facilities
The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.

Location
2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Cross street
Blanchard Street
Parking details
The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seven Element$14.00
Egg noodles in a rich coconut curry chicken soup. Topped with coriander, scallions, shallots, chilies, lime juice, soy sauce, and crispy noodles.
Chicken Chieu Salad$13.00
Thinly sliced cabbage, shredded chicken, red onion, carrot, peanuts, and aromatic herbs are tossed with a slightly spicy Vietnamese dressing.

Wild Ginger Classics

Choose Rice: Brown Rice, White Rice.

Seven Flavor Beef (Lunch)$21.00
A favorite from Vietnam: flank steak fragrant with the seven flavors of lemongrass, peanuts, chilies, hoisin, basil, garlic, and ginger. Served with your choice of brown or white rice and house made pickles.
Indian Butter Chicken$15.00
Draper Valley chicken cooked in a creamy heirloom tomato sauce with exotic Indian spices. Served with your choice of brown or white rice and house made pickles.

Noodles

Seafood Thai Noodles$18.00
Fresh wide rice noodles are wok-fried with scallops, prawns, squid, and mussels in a light soy sauce with hints of basil and chili.
Chicken Pad Thai$16.00
A classic Thai noodle dish with chicken, fried tofu, egg, peanuts, chives, and thin rice noodles.

Desserts

Semolina Cake$7.50
Traditional dessert from Myanmar moist with coconut milk and topped with sliced almonds.
Coconut Sago$6.50
With pandan coconut cream.

What 684 people are saying

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Healthy
Seattle
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wild Ginger McKenzie-South Lake Union is renowned for its "outstanding service" and "amazing food," with highlights including the "delicious duck" and "seven flavor beef." The restaurant offers a vibrant yet intimate setting, perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Eddie, a server, is frequently praised for his charm and attentiveness.

684 Reviews

A
Anita VIP
Seattle37 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this spot. It’s a neighborhood gem. Food is always delicious and the cocktails are always a delight. Service and ambience always welcoming.
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Joy1 VIP
Seattle15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is awesome, very interesting combinations with a fresh influence.
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Kathy VIP
Seattle47 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is always great and our service was excellent as well. The free parking available at all Amazon buildings after 4pm is a real bonus when dining at the Wild Ginger McKenzie.
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Colin
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to have an impromptu lunch with 6 people and booked the reservation through OpenTable early in the morning for that same day. The available times were just right for us and the table was ready when we arrived. The menu met all of the individual needs of the diners, including vegetarian options, and the food was delicious. Service was prompt, efficient, and the staff was friendly. Always a favorite with this group and we were so happy to enjoy a nice meal together.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, even 2 decades after my first meal there! And our server was phenomenal. He even brought us a dish to enjoy on the house :) will be going back soon!
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Jazmine VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible and accommodating staff, great food and quick service!
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Sandy VIP
Seattle7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
$40 plate of 8 small scallops were dry and tasted like they were cooked in a microwave. Same for the mushroom sates. Overall a disappointing meal.
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Sumaiya
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family went here for Valentine’s Day, they said the food was excellent.
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Dean VIP
Columbus8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at Wild Ginger many times and have never been disappointed with the food or service.If you can be seated in a booth, go for it. They provide privacy and some soundproofing, making it easy to have a conversation. Some of our personal favorite dishes are the Pad Thai (perfect), the butter chicken, the veggie spring rolls, the lamb chops, and the Chinese sausage and shrimp fried rice.
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David
Orange County25 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy coming to this one in South Lake Union, which is the little sister to the larger restaurant on 3rd Ave. I rarely look at the menu. I just asked the waiter what looks good tonight and they set you up. They also have an exquisite wine selection again I deferred to the SOMM for recommendations Seafood is exceptional try (all) it!
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FAQs

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 707-0396.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union is rated 4.6 stars by 684 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross street
Blanchard Street
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Suneth Nakandala
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wildginger.net/
Phone number
(206) 707-0396
Private party facilities
The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Chicken Potstickers$14.00

Chilled Prawns$15.00

Soups & Salads

Seven Element$14.00

Chicken Chieu Salad$13.00

Wild Ginger Classics

Seven Flavor Beef (Lunch)$21.00

Indian Butter Chicken$15.00

Noodles

Seafood Thai Noodles$18.00

Chicken Pad Thai$16.00

Desserts

Semolina Cake$7.50

Coconut Sago$6.50

What 684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union restaurant rated?

Is Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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