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Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

4.6
4.6
683 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle food scene since 1989 - serving authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, craft cocktails, and more. This location has a hip, modern vibe and an industrial feel complete with a large U-shaped bar, custom lighting, authentic artwork and décor (such as a beautiful multi-colored Indian wedding shawl), Indonesian wood and copper details, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an outdoor patio, and more. Both the bar and satay counter provide guests the opportunity to see all of the action unfold right in front of them. Enjoy dining outside this summer on our patio!
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Suneth Nakandala

What 683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Healthy

  • Seattle

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wild Ginger McKenzie-South Lake Union is renowned for its "outstanding service" and "amazing food," with highlights including the "delicious duck" and "seven flavor beef." The restaurant offers a vibrant yet intimate setting, perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Eddie, a server, is frequently praised for his charm and attentiveness.

683 Reviews
  1. Joy1 VIP

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is awesome, very interesting combinations with a fresh influence.

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Seattle46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always great and our service was excellent as well. The free parking available at all Amazon buildings after 4pm is a real bonus when dining at the Wild Ginger McKenzie.

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  3. Colin

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to have an impromptu lunch with 6 people and booked the reservation through OpenTable early in the morning for that same day. The available times were just right for us and the table was ready when we arrived. The menu met all of the individual needs of the diners, including vegetarian options, and the food was delicious. Service was prompt, efficient, and the staff was friendly. Always a favorite with this group and we were so happy to enjoy a nice meal together.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, even 2 decades after my first meal there! And our server was phenomenal. He even brought us a dish to enjoy on the house :) will be going back soon!

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  5. Jazmine VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible and accommodating staff, great food and quick service!

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  6. Sandy VIP

    Seattle7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    $40 plate of 8 small scallops were dry and tasted like they were cooked in a microwave. Same for the mushroom sates. Overall a disappointing meal.

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  7. Sumaiya

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family went here for Valentine’s Day, they said the food was excellent.

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  8. Dean VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at Wild Ginger many times and have never been disappointed with the food or service.If you can be seated in a booth, go for it. They provide privacy and some soundproofing, making it easy to have a conversation. Some of our personal favorite dishes are the Pad Thai (perfect), the butter chicken, the veggie spring rolls, the lamb chops, and the Chinese sausage and shrimp fried rice.

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  9. David

    Orange County25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy coming to this one in South Lake Union, which is the little sister to the larger restaurant on 3rd Ave. I rarely look at the menu. I just asked the waiter what looks good tonight and they set you up. They also have an exquisite wine selection again I deferred to the SOMM for recommendations Seafood is exceptional try (all) it!

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  10. Ivy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and even better service! It’s so nice to go to a quality restaurant again and feel well taken care of. Always love the experience and food at Wild Ginger.

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FAQs

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 707-0396.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union is rated 4.6 stars by 683 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Suneth Nakandala
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