Joule

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   Burt

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal. Excellent service. Our must-go restaurant in Seattle. The staff make it a very personal experience.
   

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   Christine

   Seattle

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   This dining experience was novel and a joy. The chef combined flavors creating tastes we had never had before. Sometimes it was a bit overwhelming (like the garlic on the Chinese broccoli), but we were glad we had ordered it and after pushing the garlic aside, ate every bite. Try the octopus -- absolutely delicious and not at all like the typical calamari you get in local restaurants. Our server was very cordial, had a great sense of humor, and increased our enjoyment.
   

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   Julia

   VIP

   Seattle

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a beautiful dinner at the bar with Emily. The food was so flavorful and perfectly made. The seasonal drinks were amazing.
   

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   Rob

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and good service. A little slow to take first order, but after that was a great service experience...kept plates flowing to us.
   

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   Kevin

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious, high quality and unique. In particular we loved the black fungus noodles and tofu dishes. We sat out on the patio with the fire pit, very cozy and comfortable. Sophia took great care of us! We love visiting and are looking forward to coming back. It's our favorite restaurant in Seattle! 😀
   

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   Peter

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We went early. So it started out quiet. Noise level went up as the evening progressed. Service and food was excellent. Our server went beyond normal expectations and made for a memorable occasion!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I expected more given the strong reviews. We ordered five dishes. Only two, the kung Pao squash and the short rib, were solid hits. The scallion pancake was tasty, but there are 6 pieces, and only the first one is warm and a little chewy. The remaining pieces quickly cooled and hardened into almost a cracker that was less enjoyable with the toppings. Two dishes were borderline inedible, and we left a majority uneaten. The flavors and textures of the pear and hearts of palm salad just didn't go together, and it jacked any acid. The scallop fried rice had an off flavor. I had an N/A cocktail that was also a bit of a miss--it leaned salty, and really needed some acid/brightness as well.
   

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   Joshua

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent cocktails and wonderful cuisine! We had a wonderful date night here!
   

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   Erika

   VIP

   Seattle

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A lovely evening and delicious meal all around. Standouts included the short rib steak and Chinese broccoli. Wine list is too locally focused for our tastes, but the cocktails more than made up for it :)
   

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    Sean

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    I had gone to Joule based on a positive review on another platform. Note to self: do more research before committing. I booked a table for three, wanting a place that served great food and provided an atmosphere that supported conversation. The guest was someone I had not seen in a long time, and I wanted to enjoy their company. They are also a chef, so I wanted some culinary experience they could appreciate. The food was fair, but the ambiance was awful. We struggled to hear each other over the music and the kitchen din. There is zero thought to managing the sound inside the restaurant. Our takeaway was that no one considered the customer experience and monitored the noise, music, and overall ambiance. $200 for a mediocre meal where no one could hear each other was not worth it. Do not recommend and will not go back.
    

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