Capitol Cider

Of all the places I've tried in this area, this had the weakest mixed drinks. The food is higher priced for what you get compared to other bars around the area as well. Staff was nice enough, reviews online say there's a good beer selection here even though it's a cider place. It does not have much in the way other than canned beers. The reason it is rated at 4 stars is the simplicity of adding basil oil to the marinara and a thicker spiced apple sauce/chutney for the fried cheese curds. Attention to detail here always is the real seller.

I'm a long time customer who LOVES the new ownership! I had been disappointed with Capitol Cider for a long time and had stopped going altogether. When I heard about the change to "A Stir" I decided to give the place another try. So glad I did! There was more/better flavor to the dishes we tried. The drinks were better. The waitstaff was friendlier and SO helpful with questions about allergies. We miss the paintings and natural wood of the booths but that's small potatoes compared to all the improvements. We will be back soon!

This restaurant has a dedicated gluten free kitchen. It was so great being able to comfortably order anything off the menu. The server recommended some ciders that were great! The cheese curds came with marinara and apple butter, and it was so so good. We considered returning the best day just for cheese curds. Our dinners were ok. The burger bun fell apart, and my sandwhich was so so salty. The French fries were great though. As their kitchen is gluten free, I was expecting a higher quality bread than Udi's. But Udi's is safe, so I shouldn't complain.

What a treat to be able to have perfectly fried fish and chips... And it's all gluten free! Such a big deal for those of us who haven't had fish and chips in over a decade. Also they do something magic with their tartar sauce to make it taste extra creamy- huge fan, want the recipe. Their cider selection was premier- every single drink on the flight was delicious and interesting in its own way. The service was lovely, incredibly punctual when necessary but hands-off when we were visiting and enjoying our time. Which leads me to my favorite part about this place: it's kind of sexy pirate themed?!? Okay that might be a bit dramatic: let's say vintage naval themed, which is perfect for a place in Seattle. I loved all the art on the walls, the beautifully carved wood booths and the indirect lighting. I felt like I stepped out of our cruel world and into the coziest corner of gluten-free heaven in Seattle. (Edit: restaurant came under new management and gutted the decor. I was shocked because the only thing in there now is a shelf with a monstera plant sitting on it. Also the plating had smaller portions now and it's more stuffy in there vibe-wise. Honestly, it's so bad that I'm disappointed and changed my review to reflect that change).

TLDR: enjoyed the cider, greasy food, and fully gluten free (GF) menu Cheese curds: 8/10 - these were really delicious, they came out cheesy and hot! They are served with an apple butter which is quite an odd pairing at first, but it really grew on me. Only complaint is wished they were a slight bit saltier. Fish & chips: 10/10 - These were simply excellent! Probably the best fish and chips I’ve had yet, the batter is flakey but also light and crispy all at the same time. The fish isn’t overcooked which I find to be the biggest issue with fish and chips at other places. Pear cider flight: 7/10 - the cider here was quite good! To give context, I am by no means a cider connoisseur so from an average person I quite enjoyed the pairing of the cider with the greasy eats. Lemon cheesecake: 5/10 - The cake itself was quite good, wish it had more lemon flavor though. The blueberry compote was really good though. However, the crust was lacking in that it wasn’t really a crust (?). It was lacking crunch and felt kinda mushy. So maybe skip out on this one. Ambiance: The interior is mostly dim lighting, wooden booths and tables, quite cozy. The service was a little slow, but not noticeably so. Would definitely recommend to a friend!