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Dining Room  - Cedar + Elm, Kenmore, WA

Cedar + Elm

4.6
4.6
335 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Cedar + Elm is the heart of The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, a beautifully restored landmark hotel peacefully tucked away in a lush 326-acre forest just 30 minutes from Seattle.

Led by Executive Chef Luke Kolpin (Formerly of Noma and Bravo's Top Chef), Cedar + Elm’s menu is inspired by the undeniable spirit of the region we’re proud to call home. Every ingredient, flavor, and method of preparation is infused with an anchored authenticity. The bounty of each season informs our direction, culminating in familiar and approachable dishes with refined presentations and bold flavors.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or brunch, for an inspired Pacific Northwest dining experience. We also feature live music in our Tonsorium Bar Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as well as all night happy hour Sunday through Thursday!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 321-1580
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Kolpin
  • Area
    Kirkland
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • St. Edward Afternoon Tea

    USD 72.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Cue the crumpets and set the table with teacups. This pinky raising occasion is worthy of dressing up & celebrating. Set in the beautiful Cedar + Elm dining room, delight in an afternoon reminiscent of earlier times as you leisurely eat your way through three tiers of sweets and savory finger foods. Sipping on soothing teas from Rishi Tea & Botanicals while being serenaded by live musicians. This modern and joyful take on tea pays homage to its rich history, while providing an unforgettable & approachable experience.
    St. Edward Afternoon Tea photo
  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    USD 135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in the charming Cedar + Elm dining room for a artfully curated dining experience, crafted course by course by the hands of Executive Chef Luke Kolpin. Experience the best of the bounty of each season through thoughtful renderings of Northwest cuisine with his signature Nordic touch, taken from years at restaurant NOMA in Copenhagen. Let us guide you through 5 courses of meticulously plated offerings, leaving nothing to be desired. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if any dietary restrictions or allergies need to be accommodated. Optional wine pairings are $65 per person. This experience will only be offered as advanced ticketing, and is only available on specific nights and in limited quantities. Not to be missed!
    Chef's Tasting Menu photo
  • Christmas and Christmas Eve Tasting Menu

    USD 125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Join us in Cedar + Elm for our annual Christmas Day and Christmas Eve tasting menu. The Lodge will be decked out in all it's Winter glory and Executive Chef Luke Kolpin and his culinary team will be crafting 5 courses of the finest cuisine the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Bring the whole family in to celebrate the Holiday! Wine pairings available to perfectly accentuate the menu. Please give us a call to let us know about any dietary restrictions and allergies.
    Christmas and Christmas Eve Tasting Menu photo

What 335 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Great for scenic views

  • Eastside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cedar + Elm offers a "fantastic setup" with a "lovely dining room" and a "beautiful venue" nestled in serene surroundings. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors" and "impeccable service," highlighting the "excellent menu" and "great wine pairings." While the menu is somewhat limited, its dishes like the beef tartare and sablefish are praised as "among the best." The atmosphere is ideal for both romantic dinners and lively brunches, complemented by "wonderful live music."

335 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Steak Salad – A Must-Try! I visited Cedar & Elm for lunch today and the steak salad blew me away! The steak was cooked to a tender, juicy medium-rare and seasoned to perfection. It was sliced thinly and layered over a bed of greens that were fresh and vibrant with a uber pleasing scent of lemon. What truly elevated the dish were the house-made vinaigrette which tied it all together beautifully, balancing the richness of the steak with a zesty fresh lemon kick. This salad is a perfect blend of indulgence and healthy eating. It was the best steak salad I have ever had so I will definitely come back to enjoy it again—highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memory maker!

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  2. Wrenramon

    VIP

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I finally splurged and spent the night at The Lodge. Went for dinner as well at Cedar and Elm. Everything was outstanding. The food was delicious and gorgeous. We had the bread with the dirty drippings, which is a can’t miss, the gnudi was scrumptious, and the pork belly special with grapes was mind blowing! The poussin (baby chicken!) was also excellent. We also were able to say hello and thank you to the chef, Luke Kolpin, but I did not Top Chef fangirl him! We were too full for dessert, but came back for an excellent Sunday brunch the next morning. Both times we had excellent service from Abby (the resident ghost!), who was so sweet and professional. We will definitely be back to try more of the food. Definitely a highlight of the holiday season. Thank you!

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  3. Francina

    VIP

    Seattle

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cedar + Elm is located in an elegant building, a former Roman Catholic seminary. Lots of history, and lots of ambiance.

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  4. Caroline

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting in a rennovated seminary. The grounds and The Lodge were beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our server was wonderful We shared the chacuterie plate and the beet salad, which was delicious. We would have liked a few more choices of food for lunch and a soup choice would have been nice. We loved our lunch!
    Cedar + ElmResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Caroline, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re ecstatic to know how you enjoyed your meal and our location! We hope this means you will join us again sometime in the near future! - Cedar & Elm Team

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  5. Kathy

    VIP

    Seattle

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a truly delightful birthday dinner at Cedar+ Elm. The Lodge is lovely and the dining room was comfortable and very nicely repurposed from its original use by the seminary. The menu had many unusual and interesting offerings and everything we had was delicious. The service was outstanding. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about all of the things on the menu, a number of which we were unfamiliar with. She made it easy to decide with her detailed descriptions. We will go back and next time we'd like to spend the night at the Lodge and explore the park in the daylight. It was very dark in mid-December when we went so we couldn't see much of the park but it's worth a return trip.
    Cedar + ElmResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kathy, Your wonderful review was so great to see. We loved that you enjoyed our service and location as much as your meal! We hope to have you back for another amazing experience soon! - Cedar & Elm Team

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  6. Wayne

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience. Jorge was very accommodating!

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  7. April

    Orlando

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch items and atmosphere. Our server was terrific and respectful. Love the grounds…can walk around after eating and enjoy the outdoor space or walk through the old seminary.
    Cedar + ElmResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi April, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our location and brunch! We hope to see you again soon! - Cedar & Elm Team

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  8. Hannia

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best brunch in town recently! We enjoyed the food and the ambience.
    Cedar + ElmResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Hannia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re thrilled you liked our brunch menu and ambience! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon. - Cedar & Elm Team

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  9. Alanna

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I had a lovely dinner at Cedar & Elm. If we lived on the west coast, we'd go all the time!
    Cedar + ElmResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Alanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you're in town! - Cedar & Elm Team

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  10. Desiree

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a review of the Afternoon Tea at The Lodge. I’ve had many Afternoon Teas over the years at several places. The tea at The Lodge was the worst. The sandwiches were small, not remarkable, presentation was poor and the sandwiches were difficult to hold and not have them fall apart. There was no fruit. I’ve never had an Afternoon Tea that didn’t have fruit. Fruit helps cleanse the palate. There was not enough savory items. But worst of all was the tea presentation. One tea pot of hot water. Not boiling and with no tea cozy. Loose tea was presented in the tea strainers. Each person had to steep their tea in their cup with the strainer. OMG! There should have been a tea pot of boiling water for each person with a tea cozy to keep it hot. The loose tea put in the pot and allowed to steep. Then strain the tea in the strainer as you pour a nice steeped tea in your cup. And then when that cup is finished you can have some more wonderful hot tea from your pot that has been under a tea cozy. Their afternoon tea leaves a lot to be desired and is way over priced for what you get. So very disappointing. I won’t be back.
    Cedar + ElmResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Desiree, Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear about your recent experience at our Afternoon Tea service. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, but also on our commitment to making improvements when we don't get it right the first time. I’d love to hear more about your meal, would you be willing to continue the conversation through email? Please send a message directly to Kevin King, our Food and beverage Manager here, I look forward to connecting. We hope you’ll consider dining with us again in the future; we’d be grateful for the opportunity to make a better impression. – Cedar & Elm Team

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FAQs

Cedar + Elm is rated 4.6 stars by 335 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
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cedar + Elm

14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Additional information

  • Area
    Kirkland
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Kolpin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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