Aerlume Seattle
Restaurant · Pike Place Market ·
Pacific Northwest ingredients, local wines, stunning Puget Sound views
Pacific Northwest ingredients, local wines, stunning Puget Sound views
"Perched on the hillside above Pike Place Market with views over Elliott Bay, Aerlume grew from an idea rooted on a Walla Walla farm and serves a rotating menu driven by seasonal ingredients; I enjoyed the intimate indoor fire table and the constantly changing, farm-forward tasting experience." - Tim Newcomb
"Also a la-di-da waterfront spot under Maggie Trujillo’s direction, Aerlume benefits from her award-winning focus on produce — the International Fresh Produce Association named her the best fine dining chef in recognition of how she uses seasonal, locally grown Pacific Northwest fruit and vegetables to shape her dishes." - Harry Cheadle
"Steps from Pike Place Market, this fine-dining eatery occupies a grand space with a view over Elliott Bay. It also has a west-facing outdoor patio: a rarity in Seattle , despite the city being drier than Tucson, Arizona , in the summer. Chic touches include an indoor fire table, locally made black-walnut tables and custom votive candles made by Seattle’s Glass Eye Studios. Private dining spaces can accommodate groups. Start with a cocktail—choices range from a barrel-aged old-fashioned to an English milk punch with a splash of Lucid grande-wormwood absinthe. Sustainably sourced and seasonally inspired dishes include duck confit, crispy cauliflower with red-curry yogurt, marinated beets with lemon thyme chevre, and king salmon gravlax served with tarragon crème fraiche."
"Steps from Pike Place Market, this fine-dining eatery occupies a grand space with a view over Elliott Bay. It also has a west-facing outdoor patio: a rarity in Seattle , despite the city being drier than Tucson, Arizona , in the summer. Chic touches include an indoor fire table, locally made black-walnut tables and custom votive candles made by Seattle’s Glass Eye Studios. Private dining spaces can accommodate groups. Start with a cocktail—choices range from a barrel-aged old-fashioned to an English milk punch with a splash of Lucid grande-wormwood absinthe. Sustainably sourced and seasonally inspired dishes include duck confit, crispy cauliflower with red-curry yogurt, marinated beets with lemon thyme chevre, and king salmon gravlax served with tarragon crème fraiche."
"In response to rising COVID cases and Gov. Jay Inslee’s renewed restrictions, I found that Aerlume has announced a temporary closure of all services as part of the wave of restaurants pausing operations; outdoor seating and takeout remain allowed statewide while dining rooms must stay closed until at least December 14." - Gabe Guarente