Palace Kitchen is a
Pacific Northwest
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restaurant in
Seattle
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,
Washington
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Description
Palace Kitchen is a
Pacific Northwest
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restaurant serving "rustic" cuisine in
Seattle
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's
Belltown/
Denny Triangle neighborhoods.
The business has advertised itself as a "tavern with good food". The interior features a U-shaped bar and dim lighting. The menu has included burgers,
chicken wings, and
goat cheese lavender
fondue
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.
History
Owned by Tom Douglas, Palace Kitchen opened in 1996. It is his third restaurant. Harry Cheadle of ''
Eater Seattle
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'' wrote, "In its heyday, the old-school establishment ... was a centerpiece of Belltown and a late-night industry hangout spot where cooks and bartenders would come after their shifts."
In 2016, Douglas replaced tipping with a 20 percent service charge at Palace Kitchen and two other restaurants. The restaurant closed in March 2020 because of the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, and reopened three years later in April 2023.
See also
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List of Pacific Northwest restaurants
Following is a list of notable restaurants known for serving Pacific Northwest cuisine:
* Arden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
* Beast, Portland, Oregon
* Canlis, Seattle
* Clarklewis, Portland, Oregon
* Dahlia Lounge, Seattle
* Dóttir (2019â ...
References
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