Experts' Choice Award Staple & 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." Full review
Zagat4.2
"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." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Ethan Stowell's intimate restaurant is located in a redesigned historic building in "Old Ballard," offering rustic charm and urban attitude." Full review
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." Full review
Not For Tourists "For a special night out, try the supper in 4 courses."
Where "The menu here highlights simple Italian-inspired food. Try a multi-course feast of seasonal dishes created specifically for your table." Full review
The Infatuation "You could have a terrific birthday dinner around a big table at Staple & Fancy if you order small plates, eat pasta, drink wine...the space looks like a classy brick shipping warehouse. " Full review
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