Staple and Fancy
8 expert reviews
“The "Staple" side of this Ethan Stowell restaurant at the south end of Ballard Avenue might mean ethereal gnocchi served with corn and chanterelles, or a whole grilled branzino.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"You must eat at Chef Ethan Stowell's Staple & Fancy Mercantile, and the best way to enjoy a meal here is to opt for the chef's-choice menu."
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Zagat
4.2
"Ethan Stowell's "spectacular" Italian elicits "OMG"s for the "smashingly good" four-course tasting menu, as well as the "constantly changing dishes" among the "incredible" à la carte options."
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Gayot
14.0
"Ethan Stowell's intimate restaurant is located in a redesigned historic building in "Old Ballard," offering rustic charm and urban attitude."
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Seattle Times
"A relaxed milieu at once antique yet au courant, an ad hoc $45 prix fixe menu served family style, plus the requisite fine-dining frills -- expertly blended cocktails, a thoughtful wine list."
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Not For Tourists
"For a special night out, try the supper in 4 courses."
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