Sazerac Restaurant & Bar Buzz

"...where the bar's virgin beverage menu is better than all the other kids' drinks and a better deal. There's also brick pizza and plenty of gluten free meals. Kids will love sitting at a high table to watch the whole chickens getting lopped in half, pizzas getting topped and more."

"It's the Monday-Saturday happy hour, not the potential for A-list encounters, that draws so many downtown drinkers here after work. The house wine and beer list drops to $3. Gussied-up comfort food is priced at $4 and under."

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"Sazerac, the Monaco's restaurant, utilizes local, seasonal and organic foods. If you are visiting with children, sitting at the Chef's counter where you can get in on the action is great fun, the chefs are super friendly and eager to please."

"We also had breakfast at Sazerac and the Cast Iron Diablo dish there was both gluten-free and incredible!"

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"Sazerac is the Southern-themed bar and restaurant next to the uber-trendy Hotel Monaco. Its celebrity sightings have included Adam Lambert, Fergie, and Sean Penn in an intense discussion with Eddie Vedder. But it's the Monday-Saturday happy hour, not the potential for A-list encounters, that draws so many downtown drinkers after work."

"The Creamsicle, sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, is made by chef Jason McClure of Sazerac restaurant in Seattle."

"This is a classic vegetarian tapas dish that's always on the menu at Sazerac, chef Jason McClure's restaurant in downtown Seattle."

"And at Seattle's Sazerac, Christopher Givens infuses Grand Marnier with duck fat, which he mixes with vodka, Campari and Aperol for his aptly named Duck a l'Orange cocktail."

"They appreciate the long hours of the gourmet happy hour (4-8 p.m.) and the tasty treats served up by Sazerac chef Jason McClure."

"The scene at adjacent bar and restaurant, Sazerac, is a reminder of the city setting, though: it's a hot spot for locals and artsy types during the lively gourmet happy hour."

"Sazerac's drink specials for the evening: a Mitt Julep and Oban-a Scotch on B'Rocks. There also will be other red, white and blue cocktails. Meanwhile, happy hour starts at 4 p.m. and lasts until a presidential winner is announced."

"At Sazerac, Obama's Hawaiian heritage and Romney's love of barbecue inspire the pizza toppings tonight, and happy hour starts at 4pm and lasts until the winner is announced. What to drink at said happy hour? Depending on which way you swing, either a Mitt Julep or an Oban-A Scotch on B'Rocks, or special cocktails colored red, blue, or purple for independents."

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"'While people don't think of vanilla as assertive, it certainly is, and can stand up to a lot of other ingredients,' said Jason McClure, chef of Sazerac restaurant in Seattle and one of many chefs who like to use the flavor in savory dishes. He rubs chicken wings with a blend of ancho chilies, brown sugar, vanilla and salt before curing them for two days, then smoking them for two hours and fniishing them on a grill."

"If you are looking for something a bit different, but do not wish to sacrifice flavor or service, Sazerac might be your place. The menu is not broken down into the familiar appetizers and entrees but rather lets you build your own meal based on how much you want of what. While the menu changes frequently, one thing is consistent: Every little thing is house-made. And from all reports, everyone better leave room for dessert."

"Remember Creamsicles, those luscious orangey, ice-creamy pops from your childhood? You can get the same kind of taste in this dreamy low-cal drink from Jason McClure, head chef of Sazerac in downtown Seattle."

"This is a classic vegetarian tapas dish that's always on the menu at Sazerac, Chef Jason McClure's restaurant in downtown Seattle - Garlic Sherry Mushrooms."

"To be honest, I didn't think the restaurant was going to be that great since it's a hotel restaurant, but this place really impressed me. It was apparent that not only do hotel guests go there to eat, but also local Seattle people know it as a great spot, as evidenced by the guy that sat next to me that told me he loves it and comes there often."

"Sazerac is the Southern-themed bar and restaurant next to the uber-trendy Hotel Monaco. Its celebrity sightings have included Adam Lambert, Fergie, and Sean Penn in an intense discussion with Eddie Vedder. But it's the Monday-Saturday happy hour, not the potential for A-list encounters, that draws so many downtown drinkers after work. The house wine and beer list drops to $3. Chow priced at $4 and under includes gussied-up comfort food like mini pulled-pork sandwiches and sweet-potato fries with sea salt."

"A remodel of all guestrooms and suites completed in April was designed to create upscale luxury at this boutique Kimpton Hotels property. Amenities include a nightly hosted wine reception. The hotel's Sazera Restaurant brings Southern flare to Northwest ingredients used 'at their peak of yum."

"This just in from the good folks at Sazerac Restaurant in Seattle (I hear their Happy Hour Munchies are fantastic!). Stop by this Friday from 4 -5 pm for some FREE food! I imagine this will be a popular event, so I might get there on the early end."

"Sazerac celebrates the finish of tax season with a refund in the form of free food. Cash in on Friday, April 20 from 4 to 5."

"If this sweet downtown spot wants to give you free happy hour eats like bacon-wrapped dates, crispy truffles & their signature sliders, you let 'em, okay?"

"Downtown - Hotel Monaco's Sazerac Restaurant is giving away free food this Friday, April 20 as a "tax refund": 4-5 p.m. or until supplies run out."

"Chef Jason McClure has crafted a hearty buffet starring pit-smoked ham, an omelet station, and a plethora of other kid- and crowd-pleasers. Reservations recommended."

Seattle Weekly - Top Hotel Bar 2012

Seattle Weekly - Top Local Hotel Bar 2010

Wine Spectator Magazine - Award of Excellence 2009

Seattle Times - Best Bites 2008