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OOLA Capitol Hill's fluid indoor/outdoor seating - OOLA Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

OOLA Capitol Hill

4.9
4.9
110 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
We always leave ample space for walk-in's so come on over! Party's over 6 people, give us a call or send a direct message on our website.

OOLA Capitol Hill offers craft cocktails showcasing OOLA spirits, elevated bar snacks and PNW casual fine dining, shared plates, driven by the seasons. Executive Chef Elizabeth Blacker creates photo-worthy share plates with the freshest seasonal ingredients with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Nestled in a private courtyard on Union Street between 14th and 15th, OOLA Capitol Hill is a gem of a building with two garage doors opening onto a patio shaded by mature Japanese Maple trees. With 11 seats at the bar and 22 on the floor, it is one of the rare intimate community treasures that make Seattle a marvel.

We also have a Private Dining Room for parties from 8-20.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Regional American (Northwest)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 512-6772
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Henryk Bansales
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining space is equipped to handle groups of 8-20 guests. for family style seating or a stand and mingle cocktail hour event. The PDR has a private bar. A selection of cocktails, wine, beer and OOLA Spirits will be stocked and available for guests during their event.
  • Private party contact
    KT Neuhoff : (206) 512-6772
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Cross Street
    On Union Street between 14th and 15th Avenues
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Sound Transit Capitol Hill Station<br />Bus stops on East Madison and 14th as well as East Union and 14th
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Craft Cocktail Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Join us for Happy Hour at OOLA Capitol Hill and savor the magic of our award-winning spirits! Enjoy artisanal craft cocktails for just $7 and explore new favorites with a $10 flight of three 3/4 oz pours. Discover Seattle’s best craft cocktails at unbeatable prices. We can’t wait to see you! Live local. Love local. Keep it real. Make it better.

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What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Innovative

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Lively

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Contemporary American

  • Seattle

    Best Value

  • Seattle

    Innovative

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Lively

  • Seattle

    Contemporary American

  • Seattle

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OOLA Capitol Hill offers a truly memorable dining experience with "fantastic food and cocktails" and a cozy ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing" shared plates and "incredible" service. Located on Capitol Hill, it's perfect for intimate gatherings or a lively night out. Don't miss the "outstanding" tuna and broccolini!

110 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time back in the last few months, the first time not long after the passing of Wayne Johnson, chef at Andaluca and Fare Start. Oola happily reminded us of the inspired offerings that Wayne created. Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food with contemporary pan-pacific flavor and textures, beautifully presented and plated. Likewise, the wine offerings were appropriate and very satisfying. We were also lucky to sample a flight of Oola whiskey along with a description by the distiller of each offering; and a bonus description of their vodka and gin. The black label whiskey in particular was excellent! We had a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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  2. Jeslie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience with great drinks & phenomenal food, especially the hanger steak!

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  3. Liz

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent every time I have been and tonight was no exception!

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  4. Samantha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and the servers were great however the kitchen was backed up that we had to wait for over 90 minutes (1.5 hrs) to be served. We arrived early at 6:45pm (reservations @ 7pm), waited at the bar, was seated at 7:30pm and had to wait until 9pm to be served. NUTS!!!

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  5. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant. What a wonderful place. Lauren the bartender and do-everything owner KT were excellent. Really customer focused. Food was not heavy. Salmon was so tasty. The hanger steak was done just right. The only thing we didn’t do was lick the plate but we cleaned it. Next time have to Uber so we can try the whisky flight.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Betsy

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during restaurant week. We were a table of 3 so we were able to taste the restaurant week menu. Our service was top notch! The drinks were amazing and can stand on their own. We loved the hangar steak, so tender and perfectly prepared. It’s such a happy place to be!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Amy

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktail with bear in the name was seriously one of the best cocktails we have ever tried! Food was good too! Glad we chose this restaurant to try for Seattle Restaurant Week.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Casey

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oola was a great meal and overall experience. The owner and staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food was excellent. I would have ordered the entire menu for only two of us if our appetites were large enough. The tuna crudo was especially a stand out. Very much look forward to dining there again when back in Seattle.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kira

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant experience with delicious food and attentive service!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jose

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was friendly and polite. They were a little short staffed the night we visited, so service was understandably delayed. Nevertheless, the staff made it nice for us.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

OOLA Capitol Hill is rated 4.9 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for OOLA Capitol Hill

1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-4150

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On Union Street between 14th and 15th Avenues
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill / First Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Regional American (Northwest)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Sound Transit Capitol Hill StationBus stops on East Madison and 14th as well as East Union and 14th
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Henryk Bansales
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 512-6772
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining space is equipped to handle groups of 8-20 guests. for family style seating or a stand and mingle cocktail hour event. The PDR has a private bar. A selection of cocktails, wine, beer and OOLA Spirits will be stocked and available for guests during their event.
  • Private party contact
    KT Neuhoff : (206) 512-6772
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