Harbor Café

My usual go to is the Crispy White Fish! Delish! But today, opted to go for the Thai Curry Noodles. Also very Delish! Love this place!

Decided to check this place out of a little searching online. The staff is very friendly and made small talk.
I ordered the Friday special Panang Curry. Very good! A bit on the small side but I can’t complain for $ 8.

my favorite and best hidden gem for lunch in downtown Seattle. menu is small and reasonable pricing. you can tell all the food/​ingredients are fresh. my favorites are crispy white fish, yellow-​curry chicken and panang curry (only available fridays).

Summary:
Megh.
Food:
Not very filling, fairly small portion, and mostly pretty bland. One exception I’ve found, the teriyaki chicken does have good flavor. They offer a weird selection of foods.
Service:
Very nice people.
Value:
Fairly inexpensive, but I think there are other nearby option that are better.
Location:
Convenient downtown, though hidden from street view. Little seating area with base amenities. Not high end, but not meant to be.
Comments:
They don’t wait on you, but they do deliver your food and get your dishes (if you linger a bit).

I was lucky to find this place. Quick, homemade lunch for $ 7 by a really nice couple. Can’t beat it.

The chicken noodle dish was good, but not much chicken considering the overall portion size. The people were friendly and my order was ready quickly, even though there were a few ordrs ahead of me. I observed at least 3 regulars chatting with what I assume to be the owners — that’s always a good sign. If you are looking for a quick, healthy, and inexpensive meal, this is a good choice.

Followed my co-​worker to this laid back mom & pop joint. It was a little weird at first, but I really enjoy the service here and of course, the food! The owners are super friendly and really down to earth. They are always quick and consistent, which is what I like.
The daily special is always good. Wednesday is my favorite, the pot roast. They do have a lot of options on their breakfast and lunch menu. A lot of regulars come here to eat or take it to-​go. Prices are great, everything is $ 7 bucks. Homemade feel, and delicious. I wish there were more places like this. Cheers!

Food is three stars but customer service is 5 plus stars. I love coming in to see everyone there. Good prices and good people.

For seven bucks, the Panang curry exceeded my expectations. Wonderful flavor and viscosity. I only wish there was more, because I’m still hungry!
Note: there isn’t any signage outside of this business complex. Just follow the people walking in and out with food… You’ll figure it out.
Nice that it’s right near work!

If you work in downtown Seattle, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. It’s in a pretty unobtrusive area of the block, right next to an e-​Trade office, and you wouldn’t know it was there, but for the blue shingle you can see from the sidewalk.
What will you find there? There’s no other place I’m aware of in the area that provides a similar experience. Two inveterate restaurant folks, with serious cooking chops, serving up perfect lunchtime comfort food, primarily with an Asian bent, mostly to-​go, but with some seating in the adjacent space as well.
The daily specials are terrific: Monday chow mein, Weds pot roast (like home-​cookin’ pot roast with fresh mashed potatoes and pan drippings, with veggies), Friday panang curry are my stand-​bys. Other favorites are the soups and the thai curry noodle bowl. And it’s very reasonable: under 8 bucks, including tax, for a hearty plate of meat, veggies, and a starch (rice, potatoes, noodles) depending on the dish. Oh, and the thin, crispy chocolate chip cookies are great as well.
They are quick, efficient and friendly as all heck, and they know probably half of the patrons in the place, because it’s primarily frequented by regulars. You should become a regular too!

Time for a review:
It must be a sign that I stumbled upon their sidewalk sign when I wasnt paying attention and almost tripped over it. My fault.
Glad I stumbled upon this place (figuratively & literally). Totally enjoyed my lunches! Pot roast with potatoes & veg was delicious (very homemade lunch like my mama would cook) and also the Thai curry noodle bowl with chicken (great curry flavor and egg noodles were great) was super tasty!
Portions are perfect for lunch, not overly stuffed but definitely filling. I think all their items for lunch are $ 7 or cheaper. Hell yea! They have daily specials too so dont forget to check that.
Order at the counter, go across the hall and sit and they will bring out your food, only about 10 tables or less in there. They brought out the food quickly and was super nice to ask us if we needed some hot sauce etc. They know people by name and lunch order which made me want to come back even more. Super nice people!
A recommended lunch spot on this lil gem!

It’s kind of hard to pin down the type of cuisine here since there’s such a variety of things they serve (pot roast, teriyaki, swimming rama). If I had to sum it up I would say decent tasting homestyle cooking with an Asian emphasis. The «savory yellow curry» with chicken tasted like something my Mom would make. It was a fairly spicy curry similar to a Japanese style curry but less sweet. The pulled chicken is cooked separately and mixed into the curry. I would have preferred if the chicken was stewed together with the curry. Overall, it wasnt the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant but hearty and comforting nonetheless.

It can be a challenge to find good cheap eats in downtown Seattle. Harbor Café is one spot I would put in this category.
I was walking down 4^th Avenue looking for a place to eat and came across their sandwich board on the sidewalk so I decided to venture in. If not for that board, I wouldn’t have known that this place existed. It is on the same street as Potbelly and RN 74 in an older building near an investment brokerage.
The restaurant is just past the elevators here. The offerings here kind of remind me of DeliNoMore except with a focus on Thai food. They offer breakfast items in the morning and for lunch they serve Thai dishes along with items like teriyaki chicken and some salads. There is also a daily special. Nothing on the menu is over $ 7.95.
I went with the Thai curry noodle ($ 6.95) since it was cool outside. I paid for the meal and then took a seat across the hall in their dining area. My meal was then brought over when it was ready.
I liked the dish. A comforting meal. Egg noodles were covered by a slightly spicy yellow curry sauce. The crispy noodles on top are sort of reminiscent of the ones that I had in the khao soi dish at Bai Tong.
Service here is very friendly. The lady at the counter particularly who makes you feel at home. The same kind of hospitality I find back in Hawaii.
I think I am being a little harsh giving a three here. This place is on the cusp of four stars, but I want to try more of the menu before giving it that distinction. If I were working in downtown Seattle, Harbor Café would be one of my regular spots for sure.

I’ve come here a handful of times now and I like this place! I’m excited to come back again and again to try their daily specials as well as their noodle soups.
Now that it’s rainy and cold, the noodle soups will be perfect and I know I’ll crave them for lunch.
I’ve tried the fried fish over rice and the chicken chow mein, and both were very yummy! The fish dish wasn’t a huge portion, but the chow mein was a big portion. Generous pieces of chicken and noodles. It’s probably better to dine in so the noodles don’t get too soggy.
Their set up is really convenient and quick for to-​go orders and dining in. Prices are also very affordable!

Solid authentic Thai food restaurant for a quick lunch in downtown Seattle.
I’ve been here regularly for about a year now and I’m still not tired of their food. The menu has great selections with all tasting great! There’s also a daily special item that always catches my attention. Really, it’s always a struggle to decide on an item. The food here tastes very authentic and has a homey feel to it which I thoroughly enjoy. My only wish is that their portion was a little bigger, not because of value, but rather, it does not hold me until dinner (gosh, I feel guilty for saying that). But for the price, the food is of great value.
Run by very friendly owners — keep it up!

I found this place entirely by accident. Actually, I think my sixth sense may have lead me here, but in any case, this is the best Thai cuisine I’ve found in the city or suburbs.
Judy and Chef Rut treat you like a regular from the very first time you walk in. Judy somehow remembers my name, my order, and even bits and pieces of previous conversations. Chef Rut takes pride in his food and it shows.
I’ve brought friends and clients, everyone loves it. Also, I typically request my spicy food at 37 or so stars, which they happily accommodate.

I’ve walked by this place many times, seen the sign, and wondered what was inside. A friend suggested that we meet here for lunch. I’m always down for a new place.
I looked at the Unilocal reviews and felt immediately encouraged. Yes! This gonna be good. The lady at the counter was friendly and it wasn’t busy since we were there before the 12pm rush. We ordered then walked across the tiny hall to the seating area. It wasn’t really what I expected, even after reviewing the photos but chairs and tables are all I need.
I had the chicken noodle soup. The noodles were okay but the broth was very bland. My head whipped around looking for some seasoning and all I found across the room was soy sauce and sriracha. I added both to the soup but it didn’t help. Sriracha is simply not the right seasoning, nor is soy sauce. :-(The chicken was tender but lacked flavor. I believe they let it boil out. My friend let me taste her crispy, fried white fish and while I think it tasted good, the portion was very small for $ 6.95.
Unless I get a direct recommendation on a dish from someone I know, I’m not sure I’ll be going here again.

The place isn’t hidden away in a cranny like some of the other reviewers have mentioned. Then again, I did find it on Unilocal first, so maybe I’m biased.
I came in on a Thursday so I went with the green curry, which I found was lacking… in curry. The dish itself was quite delicious, and the lady stressed the white/​lean meat. I also decided to get the pulled pork burger, which for a Thai place, was surprisingly good. I don’t plan to give this place 4 stars for a pulled pork burger, so I will be back to try another daily special. The lady and the staff are quite friendly. She remembers your name the first time (quite possibly, to see what you said about her on Unilocal: P), however, I did not get a chance to observe her calling other patrons by name, but I imagine it is an impressive feat.
Protip: If you don’t want to pay for parking and are with a friend, call ahead, then park in the 3-​minute parking out front that no-​one parks in, and have your friend pick up the meal. They even offered to come out to the street and drop it off, if you are by yourself and can pay by cash.

It was a cold and rainy day. The rain felt like little tiny daggers because of the wind. I had to walk the 2 blocks to get here because of all the wonderful reviews I’ve seen on here. I go to counter to order, and the super-​nice lady gives me some napkins to help dry me off. I loved that tiny little gesture because it said so much about the service in this wonderful, hidden mecca of yum.
I ordered the chicken curry, and was super impressed with the low price. The price was amazing, but it came to me so quickly — and was a pretty hefty portion for such a low price. Oh, and was it yummy — the chicken was tender and the rice was cooked perfectly — the veggies were also perfect. I will definitely be back; and next time I’m trying the swimming rama!

I am still a fan, but I have to say, recently I ordered the pot roast (which is amazing by the way) but today I got literally ¹⁄₃ the amoutn of meat that I have gotten in the past. I overheard them saying it was the last batch for the day. I wich they would mentioned it to me… I went at 2:00 pm so if you want a bigger serving I would go a little earlier and be sure to ask if what you’re getting is normal serving size or ask for something they have more of.
The food tastes amazing though, and the people always greet you with a smile:)

What a mediocre place.
I have been looking for a spot where I could grab a quick and satisfying meal for awhile in the Westlake area. I looked up on Unilocal for a lunch spot and this place showed up. From pictures, it looked promising.
It was not difficult to find this place. It is located inside an office building. However, it has a sign on the outside so it is easy to spot.
I invited a friend to come with me because I was so excited to try this place. They serve breakfast and lunch only.
I asked for a recommendation because I did not know what would be a good dish to try on my first visit.
I had the pot roast,
It was really mediocre. The portion is just right for one person and not enough to share with a friend. The beef was good but not thoroughly cooked. The mashed potato was okay and the three pieces of broccoli tasted like… plain broccoli. In other words, nothing too special about this special dish as it was highly recommended by the lady.
I also tried the soup noodle, more like phở. Here is a picture:
It was so bland when it was first served. I had to put the Asian sauce in my soup to make it more flavorful. I never use the Asian bottled sauce whenever I eat out at Asian restaurants. But this was my first time ever using the Asian bottled chili sauce. I was pretty disappointed since I had high hope going in.
Service was good and the cashier lady was super nice. This place is meant for quick work lunch. It is pre-​cooked so it serves fast. You don’t have to bus your table so you can just come sit down and leave right after your meal. There is a seating area with tables and chairs.
If I do some back, I will probably try its curry dishes.