Quinn's Pub

Comfort reigns supreme at this always-packed neighborhood gastropub from the creative pub food to the casual vibe. The clientele runs the gamut from hardcore beer geeks to a well-heeled cocktail-sipping crowd. Sit at a table near the floor to ceiling windows and watch the colorful cast of characters that frequent Pike Street. Or belly up to the bar with fellow imbibers over more than a dozen beers on tap, plus several by the bottle, lambic and sour, and trappist ale selections. Many wines are also available in a half bottle format. Although the meat-heavy menu is divided into small and large plates, a few small plates will easily suffice for a meal. Dont miss the Painted Hills beef tartare, wild boar sloppy joe and the potato gnocchi with rabbit ragout. Quinns is open until 1 a.m. every night (2 a.m. on weekends) and within walking distance of some of the citys best live music venues.

Pros: Good value, meat-centric menu, cozy vibe

Cons: Sometimes less-than-stellar service

I like Quinns. All the exposed rafters, hardwood and dark colors makes for a really cool scene. Great beers on draft, good whiskey selection, decent wine list. Wild Boar sliders are tangy, sweet, and just the right amount of fatty, served with fried sage leaves and a roasted jalapeno. And the pork belly cobb is one of my favorite salads in the city. Crispy/chewy/tender pork belly with a big pile of mache and cucumbers on top and a soft boiled egg in a tangy dressing that counters the fatty belly perfectly.

Time to get on my soapbox for a minute: I don't understand why all the protesters decided to target Quinn's. Maybe because it's so visible and "in" at the moment? Either way I can't stand it. Protesting Foie Gras, which IS (generally) humanely produced by small, family owned businesses. They are doing a disservice by passing out their propaganda and flooding review sites like Citysearch with useless reviews (just look below).

Anyway, great food, beers, good staff and atmosphere. Try Quinn's out. If you don't support foie gras, don't order it. If its not selling, they will take it off the menu. Looks to be selling. I like it half off on Mondays (I think).

Pros: great drink/beer lists, Pork Belly Cobb...

Cons: Big crowds.

First off, been to Quinns several times, service has been going downhill as popularity rises. Walked in tonight to meet some friends. Host's podium was deserted, and no other customers were waiting. As I was waiting to someone to notice me standing there, 3 other parties lined up behind me. The host ( blond 20 something girl) wandered back, and asked how many in my party. I said three, but I wanted to order food right away. The host said that it would be about 5 minutes to clear a table if I wanted to wait. I said "sure" and stood aside for her to help the other customers. She sat all three parties immediatly (around 8 people total) the came back to me and said " I just sat alot of tables, so it's going to be about 15-20 minutes"

I left and wentto one of the other numerous restaurants in the area . La Spiga has great servie BTW.

Ate here the other day, the bone marrow was fabulous. And for all you foie gras haters, stay away, I shall eat your portion as well. Cry a river about that, all animal slaughter is cruel, look at all the videos. Become a vegan or shut the hell up.

Pros: Yummy!

Cons: No real cons.

I would just like to say, I went in with an open mind. But the experience was lame. Only thing cool was the location. Some of the menu items sounded interesting, but when our food came it was nasty. At least I could stare out the window the whole time, while my boyfriend slurped down his--in his words--"salty duck liver." Gross, thanks for the mental image.

Pros: Nice big windows.

Cons: Food served up like a diner, folks.

At first I was enjoying my meal then the foie gras protesters came. It wasn't the protesters that ruined my dinner, but the managers of Quinn's. It really upset me that they wouldn't even speak to the protesters, whom I later found out had good reason to be there. If you ask me, if the owners of Quinn's won't even consider taking one pesky (and extremely cruel) item off their menu, well they're selfish. I don't like eating around selfish people, you won't see me at Quinn's until foie gras is off their menu.

Pros: good location

Cons: ignorance

Take your date someplace else, guys. Don't ruin your chances by trying to impress your girl with Quinn's. What a mistake. And FOR GOD SAKES don't make her eat that force-fed foie gras junk. She was NOT impressed. Damn.

Pros: It coulda been worse.

Cons: She's gonna hold this one against me for a while.

Please ask Quinn's to STOP selling foie gras, a cruel product.

People that eat this product are either completely ignorant or totally lame. Please....don't be lame. Whether or not you believe an animal is suffering for this product, one thing is for sure: An animal died for it unnecessarily for pleasure and profit.

Also, please consider veganism in regards to your food and your clothing. Non-violence is extremely cool and good for you, the environment and animals!

Pros: Not torturing and serving me up on a plate

Cons: Serves foie gras, a cruel disgusting product

Quinn's serves foie gras....a cruel product. Please ask them to remove it from their menu.

Also, please think about your participation in animal exploitation in general.

Cons: serves foie gras

Quinn's needs to stop selling foie gras. In offering this product, they are directly supporting extreme animal suffering. I have seen the videos and have read all the information. The ducks that are used to create this product undergo immense suffering. They are kept in incredibly cramped and filthy conditions and are force fed until their livers expand to several times their normal size. Many choke to death or freeze to death before they can even be slaughtered. Others literally burst open from the force feeding. There is simply no way to make foie gras humanely and there is no excuse for this kind of animal cruelty. Please ask the chef to take foie gras off the menu and do not patronize Quinn's until they do.

Very cool place, service was excellent. The server was informative, and the ambiance was very cozy. Food was delicious, only suggestion would be is when ordering the foie gras mousse, be sure to ask for extra brioche, its seriously that good! Will be returning very soon!

Pros: great food, environment, service

Cons: parking

Frog legs for dinner tonight. They were great. So was the cheese, and the chicken in a preparation I can't remember how to spell. If they're not refined diners, when you see the menu you may think you've gone too far out on a limb bringing friends here - but this place delivers! The food is so good, the service is fitting, and together with the ambiance, it's a very great, unique place. Next time I will bring out of towners here, because it's a place like this that I want to show off as the best of seattle.

Pros: Food, Service, Style

Cons: None. Parking is not a legitimate drawback.

This Place Rocks... Was out to dinner with a friend and decided to stop buy and give this place a try..It was Awesome. The Food, service, atmosphere (only little ding is it can get loud inside) And no parking. But the Scallops were great on appitizer menu and I had the Coqauvin and my friend had the burger ..Was awesome..look forward to going back.

Pros: service,food,staff

Cons: No parking and can get loud

This is place is RIDICULOUS! The food screams "OMG" and has you begging for more! A group of us ordered practically everything on the menu so we got a chance to taste many items. The food here is rich and comforting so you don't need to eat a lot to feel satisfied. This is the first time I've tried bone marrow and it's like eating sticks of butter. The gnocchi? Tastes like little nuggets of butter. The oxtail? Like butta! Everything just melts in your mouth and explodes with flavor. How can you make fries even better? By adding buttery fontina and demi-glace on top. The kobe meatballs were bananas!! The meatballs were swimming in a creamy tomato-polenta-buttery goodness. Great drinks and service too and I can't wait to come back!

Great for people watching. Good crowd 7 days per week. Good food, great drinks. Mixed clientelle in a trendy neighborhood.

Even though I'm not a fan of that expression, for me, Quinn's last night was good, start to finish, all of it. I, too, am a devout fan of Zoe so was predisposed to love this place. I don't eat beef, rabbit, lamb, wild boar...so the menu's limited for non-meat eaters. They don't bring bread to the table, either, so vegetarians beware...you might have to have a mostly liquid dinner in order to keep up with your dining companions. Fortunately the booze offerings are excellent. I had some sort of Finlandia cocktail that was pink and refreshing, followed by a sausage plate, and topped off with a S'more to die for. Although it wasn't my typical dining fare - much heavier than I usually eat - I didn't feel bloated or overstuffed or anything but happy and content. The service is sweet and charming and just attentive enough, and the interior's light and beautiful. One caveat - it's not the place to have a "heavy deep and real" convo because it's loud. But it's a pub! Hey Quinn's, thanks for bringing such a nice vibe to the Hill.

Pros: Great food, great service, beautiful interior

Cons: Noisy, hard to find parking

Goodness Gracious!
I adore this gastropub to the very beers on tap! I appreciate good meat, and they give you good meat! This is a great place to flex your gourmet muscle and eat beautiful braises, confits and marrow. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten at this establishment and will be a regular for as long as I can!

Thanks guys- great work!

My boyfriend and I went to Quinn's on a whim last night. I had been there before with girlfriends and enjoyed their burger and washed it down with a beer. That time, I would rate my experience a 3.5 out of 5. It was a good atmosphere and good food. But after yesterday's meal I have decided that it is one of my favorite new restaurants! We started with two small plates: the bone marrow and the gnocchi. I've never tried bone marrow before and was intrigued as to what it tasted like. Words cannot describe the flavor! The consistency is a little goopy (might be a problem for some textural eaters) but the taste more than makes up for the texture. Bone marrow has lived up to the hype! The gnocchi was deeeelicious. The sauce was creamy without being too overly rich. For entrees we ordered (and shared) the kobe chuck and the pork belly. The kobe chuck was really tasty and classic. Exactly what I expected it to be. The pork belly however was a fatty dream come true. I took my fork and knife and was shocked (and pleased) to see what little resistance the pork belly gave me. The meat literally felt as though it was falling apart. The square of pork belly came on a bed of something delicious but I was much too busy shoveling food into my mouth to take notice of what exactly it consisted of. I think there was corn in it.

Overall I highly recommend the restaurant. I would suggest ordering plates from the menu that are not traditional "bar food". I've had the burger which was good but nothing spectacular. My friend ordered the fish and chips which was also nothing special. Go for the weird items on the menu and you will be greatly rewarded!

Pros: food!

Cons: crowded, grab a drink and expect to wait

I was visiting seattle and my friend took me there. I hear its new. We sat upstairs, it feels kinda dark and dingy, but still pretty good atmosphere. We sat by a window and roasted, unfortunately. It was so hot! (i hear thats pretty unusual in Seattle, so I shouldn't complain). We ordered some of the favorites, the marrow, the fries, the beef tongue. Theres a GREAT beer list, really cool and unique beers in really cool and unique glasses, but the food was okay. The beef tongue had the flavor of the grill, but not much else. The fries were great! But overall, the food didn't knock my socks off , Next time I am in town, i would go back for another beer and try one of the homemade pretzels that i was checking out at the table next to me.

Pros: unique place, amazing beer selection

Cons: a bit dingy, but still kinda cool

I love this place. The oxtails and gnocchi, fois gras, pate, marrow bones, everything. It's very rich, so be careful with ordering too much at once, but I can assure you that this place is worth its weight in gold. Delicious, great friendly staff. It can be really busy, but I can assure you it's worth the weight. The beer and whiskey selection is exceptional. Oh, and did I mention how nice the staff have been every time I was there?

Awesome food, see you soon.

Pros: delicious exotic foods.

Cons: not big enough

Quinn's is our favorite restaurant right now in Seattle. Great atmosphere, not a long wait on most nights (Friday night: 20 minute wait...not bad), the best Mojitos in town and the best burger in Seattle. Get the burger with Fontina cheese and demi-glaze on your fries! YUM!! We have gone here with friends and by our self and we love it everytime. You mus try it!

My parents and I went to Quinn's for an anniversary celebration, the draw being the Belgian beer and higher-end pub food. We started with a cheese plate (good), olives (also good, but watch the garlic - very strong), and the brandade and chips. My dad commented that the brandade tasted like cod in mashed potatoes, but he did eat it all. For an entree, I ordered the spiced seared tuna (with ramp, mushrooms, beans, and lobster nage). The dish came out with 3 slices of tuna, and I barely choked down 1.5 of them due to the extreme fishy taste and smell of the dish. (I wish I had read all of the reviews here because one customer claimed the dish was disappointing.) My mother ordered the buttermilk fried chicken breast which she enjoyed very much until she was about half way through and discovered the rest of the chicken essentially uncooked (to the point that it looked raw, she was unable to cut it with her regular knife, and when she tried to eat a piece she could not chew it). She did enjoy the salads (potato and slaw) that came with the dish. My father ordered the sloppy joe and enjoyed it very much which is why I'm giving Quinn's two stars. Our waiter did not comment when I said that I had not enjoyed the tuna, and my mother politely told him that he might want to inform the chef that the chicken had been raw. He came back from the kitchen saying that the chef had cooked the chicken for hours and that they have a very different preparation, which made the chef sound defensive. Had the chef tried to cut the chicken, he would have realized it was indeed raw. The beer list was expensive ($10 for a Konigshoven?!) and not very exciting in my opinion, especially compared to a place like Brouwer's. Go for the atmosphere - very cool interior and vibe - but steer clear of the chicken and the tuna! I will not be making an effort to return.

Pros: Cool interior and vibe, good people watching

Cons: Tame and expensive beer list, entrees very disappointing, no reservations allowed

We (about 10+) went to Quinn's for my boyfriend's brother's birthday several months ago. We were promptly seated upstairs, in our own little area at a large, long wooden table. Our server was so amazing! He was prompt, he was patient (I always take forever to order), and he was so funny and sociable. I ordered a daiquiri made from an original, almost 100 year old recipe, and was absolutely floored! It was the best cocktail I'd ever had, and have had since. I finally stopped at about 3-4 drinks, while I could still walk in a fairly straight line, though I really wanted more. I tried the duck and duck rillette (one dish), which didn't suit my own taste, but when a friend asked what it was and saw that I didn't want it, he gobbled it down with gusto, saying it was the best rillette he'd ever had. I did however love the soft boiled egg, sea salt, and boccarones (white, spanish anchovies marinated in vinegar. My favorite!) dish, as well as the assorted cheeses and fruit mostarda. My boyfriend, who is not a foodie and always says he's not hungry, loved the fries, which I think at the time were seasoned with herbs and truffle salt. I had ordered a plate myself, knowing he would want some, and turned back from a conversation with a friend to find my plate empty, my man licking his fingers and asking for more. His brother loved the Wagyu burger and split another order of fries with us.
Last Saturday I went back to Quinn's with a friend. They no longer serve that beauty of a daiquiri, but we had the same waiter (who remembered us), and he suggested a mojito, the Cuban, which was equally good. My friend dined on the meatball sliders, which I tried and thought were heavenly. I had a white bean soup, made with preserved lemons and a thin parsley pesto drizzled on top. I do not like parsley, but this soup was divine. I'm going back tonight. Caution: It's very popular and always packed, so unless you don't mind an hour wait, go after 9pm.

Pros: Delicious food, amazing cocktails, awesome service, kitchen closes at 1.30am.

Cons: They don't take reservations. It's always packed, so go late (9pm or later)

I'll certainly go back. Quinn's is hip, and they have a great-looking menu.
My biggest beef was with the beef -- the Wagyu beef burger. It comes on a nicely-sweet brioche bun a little too big for the beef patty, with already greasy Wagyu beef, topped off with bacon and cheese. This has the beginnings of a great burger, but it needs something fresh! I'd love to see them improve upon the burger by dressing it up slightly with a nice leaf of butter lettuce and a thick slice of tomato. I'd go back for it if they did these things. As it stands, this super-rich burger is a gut-bomb, and really needs to be lightened up with some "green" flavors. Obviously, I chose the burger, but this is pub food, and I was expecting it to meet my expectations.
Also, I have a problem with any pub that doesn't automatically offer me mustard with my fries/burger. Both my boyfriend and I got items from the menu which would have been improved with a little grain mustard -- I didn't ask, but I think this should be standard with pub grub.
The drink was fairly balanced and nicely stiff (I got the Sage Margarita, twice).
Definitely a good place, I just hope they don't let their busyness detract from the improvements that could easily make Quinn's more of a hot-spot than Smith -- its all too familiar neighbor a shot distance away.

Pros: Good spot, busy vibe, good drinks

Cons: A little too hip sometimes, gut-bomb menu items without any greens

My wife and I made the trip to Quinn's on the recommendation of several friends, all of whom are in the restaurant business, and had a great time.

We sat at the bar, our favorite spot to sit in any place, and where taken care of by a very knowledgeable bartender. He was able to describe each menu item, made some great recommendations, and kept my water full...bless you lad!

Had a nice bottle of Rioja, but I really wanted to dive into the awesome Belgian beer selection, that had lots of 750's on it...also a nice selection of an appreciated format, 1/2 bottles of wine, great for one person, or multiple courses that require one red, and one white, and one glass each.

Duck, duck, mousse! was very nice and I loved the pickled red onion(shallot maybe?), Deviled duck egg...yum!
Pretzel was great and the fondue had great flavor, but just a tad grainy
Toasted ham & cheese and pommes frite...to die for! Or so my clogged arteries are telling me, but worth every plate scraping morsal...wafer thin mint anyone?
Meringue with ganache was really good, though the cookies where good...till I soaked them in a bit of Blanton's...yeah baby!

Overall a really nice experience, and the bartender was knowledgeable in his menu items, and took great care of us. Ambiance is very cool, if your looking for pretty and chic, move along...serious food and serious goodness in a rustic and eclectic spot is what is going on here.

Well done Scott and crew!

Pros: great menu to explore, awesome beer selection

Cons: Bar is a tad cold breezy and cold during Seattle spring(winter still!)

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and spendid food. Although busy, the staff was speedy and engaing from the start. The food was outstanding. The starters were simple, flavorful and satisfying. Try the fries or the meatball sliders. They were well priced, and returned quickly. The pear salad was excellent, while the bean soup was rich but not heavy. The added goat cheese and pesto in the soup really rounded out the dish. Our main courses (the chicken for my wife and the pork w/ risotto for myself) took some time to reach us, but with our conversation and people watching the extended time was barely noticed. The food was WORTH the wait. The chicken was tender, juicy and like no chicken you purchase in the store. It really tasted like chicken is supposed to. Simple with a depth of flavor you would expect in a much more expensive French spot. My pork was even better! The risotto was prepared properly, not too soupy nor too tough. As Goldie Locks would say, "just right." But the true flavor surprise was the pork itself. Literally melt in your mouth. As a local international celebrity walked by, I sat there looking at my plate and realized this pork was really something special. I barely looked up from my gluttony. Two further things of note: the baretender was more knowledgable about the food and far more friendly than nearly any normal dining-room server we have experience in other restaurants AND the beer/drink list is broad enough to keep you interested. My wife and I will definately return.

Quinn's serves pub style food with a twist. The main courses seemed a bit boring, so we ordered small plates and shared. Each dish has a twist: The sloppy joes were made from Boar's meat and had crispy (breaded?) sage leaves. Unfortunately, the bun was slightly stale and the meat was over seasoned. The salad had grilled romaine hearts, an interesting idea, but parts of it were soggy. The homemade pretzel was a favorite with the table -- warm perfectly cooked and not over salted. Sadly the dipping sauce, while unique, was ultimately forgettable. My table really enjoyed the pear salad, with flavorful asian pears and endives and frisee sprinkled with a fine tasting dressing. The rabbit pate was surrounded by a nearly uncuttable skin and was the least favorite of the table. The soup (a bean soup) was so thick you could slice it, but had a decent flavor.

The dessert dissappointed with nearly rock hard orange meringue, clearly refrigerated for too long ganache, and boring, forgettable cake layer.

The atmosphere is pub style with big wooden tables which are well lit, but the place overall seems very dark in the corners. It'is a bit too noisy and busy to be romantic but not so bad that you have to shout to be heard. Service was average with a friendly waiter who didn't know how to split soup amongst three people (mugs would have worked perfectly.)

I applaud Quinn's for it's memorable innovations but most dishes were also marred by some execution errors. Go if you like something slightly different, don't go if you want your food to be executed perfectly.

Pros: Innovative Food

Cons: Slight flaws in execution

I read the review of others and looked at the menu prior to going to Quinn's. Frankly, I was a little disappointed. The food was ok, a little on the salty side for me. We ordered foie gras & chicken liver mousse (my favorite, very flavorful), rabbit pate (good, didn't care much for the pickled vegetables - it was so sour), oxtails (I like this disk- the meat was very tender and juicy). For dinner we ordered the burger (it was just a burger - if you really want a good burger, try Two Bells on 4th Ave), the hanger steak (too dry even though we ordered it to be cook medium rare), the seared ahi tuna (few slices of tuna serve on a bed of beans & few mushroom- I was very disappointed by this dish), the winner of the night was the pork dish (it was definitely just right with the flavor). The service was just ok. She was not very tentative. Walked by our table several times but didn't bother to stop by and ask us if we need anything else or how was the food...etc. The atmosphere was nice- very cozy, warm, and a great place to hang out and catch up but as far as the food goes... it was just... ok.

Pros: Nice layout

this is a great place, the atmosphere is awesome, the food is interesting, i would recommend the sloppy joe or whatever it is called, good beer selection too.

The food here is great. Full Disclosure, I'm a big fan f Zoe, but objectively, I don't think Quinn's is a step down at all. Just a totally different experience. I may be a little to hooked on the sloppy joe for my own health, but what's wrong with a little guilty pleasure--afterall, it's kind of what this place is about!

Really cool interior in that they kept all the great parts in tact.

Pros: The food is top notch making it a great bar

Cons: Pretty noisy

Dear Phil,
we are kid friendly! the pub is named after my son. there'd be hell to pay if he couldn't come in!
bring your kids.

Talk about a pub with good food. Quinn's is pure comfort. If it wasn't so embarrassing I would order two sloppy joe's each time and they cook their cauliflower to perfection. Everything just seems to be really solid and the staff seems knowledgeable about the food which seems like more and more a rarity.

I should really give this place five stars just for the food alone, but I wish they had created a place where families could come and not just for the big kids!

Great place to have on the hill.

Pros: Great food for meat lovers

Cons: no kids (not a con for everyone, I know)

This is a great pick for out-of-towners in that Quinn's avoids some of the (ostensibly charming) quirkiness that defines Seattle. The menu is adventurous; all 5 dishes were well prepared (a little more salt than I'm used to, but I've noticed that in several good eateries in the area). Waiter knew his stuff. The kitchen is leisurely so we were able to enjoy our small plates without feeling rushed. I like the close tables--adds to a festive atmosphere. I thought the prices made our outing a high-value meal. Will be back next time I'm in town.

Pros: Food; Atmosphere; Service

Cons: Parking!

I had such an EXTRAORDINARY experience last Sunday that I haven't been able to shut up about it since. Having heard it was Capitol Hill's newest culinary gem, I decided to stop in with a friend and from the first moment we walked in until the time we stepped out, EVERYTHING was memorable. Danielle greeted us with her beaming smile, Marcus charmingly poured delicious spirits, Keri knowledgably (and charismatically) walked us through the menu and the Food itself, was some of the most creative, well put-together dishes I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I have been everywhere in Seattle and to say that their food was stunning is a gross understatement. I continually have dreams about the seared foie gras served with a light demi glace over a plate of thick cut frites drizzled with aioli...WOW. The crispy chicken was an absolute winner, sitting on a bed of fluffed mashers enveloped by a pool of sauce that was simply indescribable.

Quinn's will now be a weekly destination. They're making me leave the comfortable surroundings of the top of Queen Anne to trek down the hill! Their precise execution is merit alone to make it well worth it. I seldom find a menu that makes me regret having a trigger that tells me I'm full. I will keep coming back until I've tried everything they have, which, with such humble prices, proves a worthy return on my committed investment.

Trust me, you're bound to impress a few friends if you dazzle them with this fine establishment...

Pros: Scene, Attractive Staff, Inventive Menu, Good Wine List

Cons: Parking (so walk and Go Green!)

we eagerly awaited the opening of seattles first real gastropub, and we were delightefully sated. this place totally lives up to all expectations.

we ate the sloppy joe, burger, fries, grilled bread and romaine salad, duck egg, and meatball sliders.

this gastropub handles all of their own meats, and it is apparent in the taste. the wild boar sloppy joe was something wonderful. an old favorite knocked up so many knotched that your mouth almost cannot handle the happiness!

this wild boar is ground, mixed in wondersauce, and served on a fresh brioche bun. it is topped with a battered and fried jalepeno and sage leaves. we moaned and griunted through eating this, it was that good.

the burget and fries were perfect, the burger made with wagyu, and is so juicy you wind up woth burger broth in you plate when eating it. the fries are hand cut, and perfectly crisp, with a light flavorful oil that makes them very special, not greasy at all.

a fine selection of handcrafted beers, good rustic wines, and a great ambiance (not to mention the best looking staff in seattle) makes this a place we plan to visit again....and again.

Pros: everything is good here

Cons: you willl want more, and leave stuffed like you would be on thanksgiving