Message from table 219

Starters, Meals, Desserts & Drinks
  • New Look of El Greco
  • Adventurous Dinner Menu
  • Same Spectacular Brunch

NOW OPEN! Hooking up with friends before a show. Getting to know someone over dinner. Fueling your weekend plans with a hearty brunch. Whatever your plans, whatever your appetite, table 219 is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy life in the city. Building on the things that made el greco great, like our spectacular brunch menu, we're introducing an adventurous new dinner menu (and keeping some old favorites) all priced $19 and under. Come see our new look, new menu, expanded wine list and specialty cocktails today!

MarkerEl Greco

(206) 328-4604

219 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Great breakfasts steal the show at this Mediterranean mainstay on Capitol Hill.
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 17 reviews on Citysearch)

Awful awful service! 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

Awful service! As a table of 6, we had to wait an hour to be seated, even though there were many tables that could have been pushed together. Meanwhile, the host seated about six groups (including one four top) who arrived after us. When we finally were seated, they totally ignored us for five minutes, until they could tell that we were agitated. The food was also not worth the wait. I will never go back to this place. Next time, I'm walking over to Lindas for great service and great food.

Pros: Food was ok
Cons: Service
Posted 03/16/08 at 2:19pm

Awesome breakfast! 5 Star Rating - World class

My wife and read about El Greco in Seattle Magazine and we've been making a point to try all the top-rated breakfast spots. I ordered the garlic sausage frittata and my wife ordered the french toast of the day (a specialty at El Greco). My frittata was made with egg whites (because I am allergic to egg yolks) and I was happy that I didn't have to order it with Egg Beaters. My fritatta, while not traditional, was great. It was coated in a light cheese (can't remember the type but it wasn't the typical Jack or Cheddar) and it had slices of this garlic-chicken sausage that is probably a local product (maybe Isernio's?). The toast was made from an Italian rustic bread (I think) and it too was awesome.

My wife had the french toast which was served with a blueberry compote(?) and creme' fresh butter, unbelievable! Definitely the best french toast I've ever had, possibly the best breakfast I've ever had and I eat out A LOT. The french toast was slightly crispy on the edges with just the pefect texture in the middle. My wife also ordered the bacon which, I was told, was cut at the restaurant so it was slightly thick and very flavorful.

The waitress was attentive and quick and she seemed to know most of the other patrons.

We will definitely be back.

Pros: food, creativity, service
Cons: parking
Posted 03/09/08 at 12:03pm

Fabulous Brunch! 5 Star Rating - World class

It's tradition for my coworkers and I to come up to El Greco on Fridays when they are open early for brunch (They are also open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday). I look forward to this day all week. The brunch here is amazing! My favorites are the el greco benedict, a unique spin on the traditional benedict, and the avocado & pepper jack omelette. You can always expect a new & delicious dish, as Stacey (one of the owners) promotes new specials weekly. And don't forget to come here for dinners Tuesday night for the 1/2 price bottles of wine!

Posted 11/29/07 at 10:28am

Great find! 5 Star Rating - World class

Went to El Greco for dinner Saturday because of a coupon in the Entertainment Book of all things. GREAT MEAL. We will definitely be back. The server was very nice, the menu was resonably priced, and the food was great. Fantastic mezze plate, wonderful lamb, great bottle of wine. A lovely place too (frankly surprised something that nice exists on that block of cap hill).

I'll take people back to this one. Wonderful find!

Posted 02/12/07 at 1:04pm

Great Breakfast choices. Food was outstanding. Very reasonable prices 5 Star Rating - World class

Quality of the food was outstanding. Menu prices of the food choices was very reasonable or a (one $) on this sites rating scale. Definately will be back. Service was slightly better than average. The apparent popularity of the resturant kept the waiters very busy. Establishment was busy but we were seated fairly quickly. 16 year olds to 60 seemed to be the customers age range and that was sort nice not having very young children in the resturant. This made for a quiet enjoyable meal for adults. Single drawback to the business was parking availablity in the local area.

Pros: Food, Food pricing, quiet enjoyable adult atmosphere
Cons: Parking
Posted 07/18/06 at 12:00am