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Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

4.6
4.6
667 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian
A photo of Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union restaurant

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

4.6
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian
Lake Union / Eastlake

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Healthy
Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle food scene since 1989 - serving authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, craft cocktails, and more. This location has a hip, modern vibe and an industrial feel complete with a large U-shaped bar, custom lighting, authentic artwork and décor (such as a beautiful multi-colored Indian wedding shawl), Indonesian wood and copper details, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an outdoor patio, and more. Both the bar and satay counter provide guests the opportunity to see all of the action unfold right in front of them. Enjoy dining outside this summer on our patio!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 707-0396
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Suneth Nakandala
  • Private party facilities
    The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.
  • Area
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Cross Street
    Blanchard Street
  • Parking details
    The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 667 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wild Ginger McKenzie in South Lake Union offers a fusion of Asian cuisines in a vibrant setting. Guests rave about the "great service" and "consistently good" food. The duck and iced tea are standout dishes. While some find it pricey, the quality justifies the cost. Reservations are recommended for this bustling spot.

667 Reviews
  1. Virginia

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks and service served family style.

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  2. larry

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were up to wild ginger standards.

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  3. Gareth

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pretty mediocre compared to the cost. This is a restaurant that cares more about putting on a facade and decor used to attract local tech workers that are always willing to spend high values rather than focusing on putting out quality food. For example their stir fried chicken is on par with Panda Express for 2.5x times the cost. Find another place to eat unless you want to look ‘contemporarily cool’ in your next TikTok video posting. Waitress was nice though.

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  4. Willma

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group of four had a fun and enjoyable night. Duck was outstanding. Wait staff courteous with just the right amount of attention. We ordered a lot of food and happily took home green papaya salad, duck, pad Thai.

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  5. Tina

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently the best food experience in the city of Seattle. 

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  6. Daniel

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DELICIOUS food, unusual menu, excellent service ..If you are in Seattle, you must go..:you won’t be disappointed

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  7. David

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks, with very helpful and entertaining guidance from our waiter Eddie. I am generally leery of places that serve diverse cuisines (in this case Thai, Chinese, and Indian) but Wild Ginger has mastered them all.

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  8. Cris

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Still decent food after all these years. Stepped up ambience and excellent service.

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  9. Sharon

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great service, food was fine, environment was cold with lots of fard surfaces, bigger tables than we needed, and an empty dining room

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  10. Miko

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved foods, customer service and location! We had a great time! Thank you!

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FAQs

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 707-0396.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union is rated 4.6 stars by 667 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union restaurant

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

4.6
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian
Lake Union / Eastlake

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blanchard Street
  • Area
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Suneth Nakandala
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 707-0396
  • Private party facilities
    The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.
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