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Capitol Cider

4.4
4.4
860 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Entirely Gluten-Free and Nut-Free Scratch Kitchen. Over 170 ciders and beer and full bar. Main dining room is all ages; downstairs is 21+only, so please let us know if minors are in your party when booking a table.

Founded in 2013, Capitol Cider is a two-story restaurant, full bar and arts venue located in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Capitol Cider is the country’s largest independent cider bar. It offers more than 170 hard ciders on tap and in bottles w/ four cider flights daily. Additionally there are 10 taps of craft beer, gluten-free beer, and craft cocktails. Dark paneling, a master copy collection of famous paintings, old books and period architectural elements create a warm and inviting ambiance. Downstairs is home to shuffleboard tables, board games, and TVs for local sporting and cultural events. Owner Julie Tall has created a robust arts and events program featuring Drink and Draw, live music, art and literary talks, game night and mor

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7:00 PM
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (206) 397-3564

  • Website

    http://www.capitolcider.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Christopher Gabel

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Capitol Cider can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (206) 397-3564

  • Location

    818 E. Pike, Seattle, WA 98122

  • Neighborhood

    Capitol Hill / First Hill

  • Cross street

    Broadway and East Pike

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Entertainment

    Our downstairs lounge offers a regular event lineup with live music and art events, game night and more. We love supporting local artists and serving as a gathering place for the community. On our Event Calendar, you can expect to find the "Cider Jam" Session on Monday nights, Cider & Games on Tuesday nights, Capitol Cider Unplugged on Wednesdays and Drink and Draw on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Healthy

  • Seattle

    Healthy

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  1. JenniferS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! Being celiac, I love finding safe places to eat like this. The cheese curds and apple butter were so good. We also had the Brussels sprouts, cod chowder, and burger. All were delicious.

  2. JakeD

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for brunch. They do an excellent job handling food allergies as well.

  3. SillyWilly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I really appreciate this restaurant. My child has multiple food allergies and it's one of the few places we can eat with them due to how items are prepared in the kitchen.

  4. thenutsmom

    Seattle

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The service is always pleasant, and I enjoy being able to order with confidence at Capitol Cider (I'm GF), while my guests can still receive food that is delicious to them. Very good cocktail menu too!

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff are great. Attentive and experienced. Great ambience and quality.

  6. Tanya

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Capitol Cider is my regular go to option for Gluten Free dining. The selection of ciders on tap always impress me and their friends are amazing.

  7. KariW

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't wait to go back. The food was so good. I am gluten free and I was so ecited to be able to have my choice of the whole menu. My husband tried mine and we both agreed...best blackberry stuffed french toast ever. Everyone with us enjoyed their meal. I wish I lived closer or I'd eat there every week.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Considerably smaller portions. Staff did not interact. Thankfully I can read small print regarding a 7.5% living wage surcharge fee, other older folks or disabled folks can’t. Why not just increase by said percentage to be transparent?

  9. Angela

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant. I have celiac disease and being able to order off the whole menu and know I am safe is amazing. My non gluten free pals loved the food too!

  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything’s gluten free! The fish and chips were absolutely incredible. The service was friendly and the food came out very quickly. Next time I’m in Seattle, I will definitely be back! Oh and did I mention the cider?? Fantastic!

  11. Flynnski

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great Gluten Free restaurant. Very comforting to see a menu that you can order anything on. The live music was very good, but so load you could not talk to someone across the table from you.

  12. RKJC

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We walked out. No one came to serve us. We had to ask for another table because it was so tight in the corner it was impossible to sit in without making the table behind us move. They have QR menus, they havn't designed their QR menu for phones so it's super hard to read. Fonts are all over the place, can't get a good look at it. For the price and my old eyes, I'd really like a piece of paper. We would have asked for one if anyone bothered to stop by. As we left we had to climb over the musicians gear to get out the door. Person who seated us was delightful.

  13. KatherineS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was sensational, especially the cheese curds!

  14. AddieG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun, but service wasn’t great.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    It’s was meh all around. Last minute place that had availability on Easter. Food was meh, service was meh. Nothing special.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    We came here the other day and had some decent fish and chips. Thought we’d come back for the brunch and ultimately that was a mistake. For $9 extra you can add chicken to your biscuits and gravy and out comes a credit card sized “piece” of fried chicken cut in 4 slices. Not exactly a value item. The biscuits were hard and had to strain with a knife to cut, and gravy was lacking any sort of seasoning. The food came out cold even though they’d just opened.

  17. Nolee

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for those with food allergies to be able to relax and enjoy the full menu

  18. FeliciaD

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is so nice to be able to eat as places that take food allergies into consideration and make delicious food! The food was excellent, the waitress was very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy.

  19. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Capitol Cider exceeded all expectations! I am a first time visitor to Seattle with Celiac disease. It was heaven to be able to order anything on the menu! I had the fish and chips and cheesecake. I have never had gluten free fried fish so flaky and wonderful! The french fries were perfect too. Service was excellent and ambiance cozy. I highly recommend Capitol to everyone. Those of you who aren't gluten free will never miss a thing!!

  20. Frankie

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service, incredible food, just an incredible place all around. Highly recommend!

  21. DebbieP

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    My 2nd visit & unfortunately not as good as the 1st Ordered The Simple breakfast with a side of fried chicken thigh, eggs over easy. What was described on the menu is not what I received on my plate. The eggs were super runny, the potatoes looked like hush puppies on my plate. Not one was smashed, almost like the chef was too lazy to smash a potato. The chicken thigh was flattened, didn't even look like a thigh, I believe they use the chicken thighs that are premade for the biscuit and gravy dish. Again, my imagination is going towards a chef, being lazy and using premade thighs instead of making a normal one for a different dish. Our server was also lacking, barely came by the table, took her forever to clear dishes, and bring us supper checks.

  22. BrynL

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service, great with our food allergies

  23. jtwise79

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent experience with a group of 8. High quality drinks, excellent service and tasty food. Highly recommend.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was looking for a place with Gluten free options and this place is 100% Gluten free. The Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts were a really flavorful appetizer- yummy and actually sweet, not bitter. My friend opted for the wild mushroom risotto and I chose the fish and chips. Great options! Happy I made a reservation cause the place was packed by 615p. Wish I liked Ciders because they have a huge selection! Worth the trip.

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    The service was slow but I expected that based on the reviews. So if you set that as your expectations this will be a 5 star experience. Loved this little spot, food was great, staff was super friendly and the mulled cider was perfect on a cold night!

  26. Striker

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    We have eaten at Capitol Cider many times and have recently noticed their burgers are always cooked very under. This time, we asked for medium and hoped it would come out cooked better. Every bite was bright pink. 2 ciders and 2 burgers came out to nearly $80. Upon entering we noticed a strong bleach smell and the restaurant was freezing. We were jokingly, but also half seriously, using the candles to warm up our hands. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning to Capitol Cider.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Drinks were good, food was bad. Don’t get the short rib.

  28. KellyF

    Yosemite

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great atmosphere

  29. chrismm1978

    Atlanta Metro

    59 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Made a reservation easily for an 830p table on OpenTable. We were sat as normal, then a server came up to our table and said “kitchen closes in 10 minutes”. Firstly, why accept a reservation at 830 if your kitchen closes at 840? To top it off the server never even shows back up before this ten minute mark we were given. Me and my guest then leave.

  30. Keith

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very delicious, I had the braised short rib. My friend enjoyed his soup and beer. The place has a cool vibe and what I would call interesting artwork. Check it out. 👊🏾

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always bustling, but always delicious. There for a birthday dinner, and didn’t disappoint.

  32. RyanW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never thought hard cider could be this interesting! Brazed short ribs killed!

  33. DavidS

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Nice bustling vibe. My entree never arrived. Wait staff didn’t even check. Food mid. Nothing inspiring.

  34. DrHeather

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came to Capitol Hill Cider for NYE. Service was warm and attentive (not always the case on a holiday!). They made fantastic recommendations for cider pairings and we appreciated the options to create vegetarian options.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and a bonus that it’s 100% nut free and had vegan options available.

  36. SonyaR

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and my gluten intolerant mom was excited to have some her favorite foods she has been missing.

  37. TrishM

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great GF options and wonderful service. Not to mention music. All around a great experience.

  38. Socko

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was great, our server was fantastic, atmosphere was cozy and fun LOVED the variety of ciders-super interesting. A no brainer for someone with celiacs. So nice to remove the worry and be able to order ANYTHING on the menu!

  39. NancyS

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to grab a cider and good food with friends!

  40. SeattleCustomer

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I ordered two salads, They brought the wrong salad first, then I was like okay please bring the right one. 2nd they brought the salad and Chicken was RAW!!! I asked them to please bring my check because I was waiting for about 80minutes . they were trying to charge me for a salad I never eat and they never bring it right. Is just! A lot of bad experience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Capitol Cider using the Order Online button. Capitol Cider also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Capitol Cider also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 397-3564.

Capitol Cider is rated 4.4 stars by 860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Capitol Cider

818 E. Pike, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Broadway and East Pike

  • Neighborhood

    Capitol Hill / First Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Christopher Gabel

  • Entertainment

    Our downstairs lounge offers a regular event lineup with live music and art events, game night and more. We love supporting local artists and serving as a gathering place for the community. On our Event Calendar, you can expect to find the "Cider Jam" Session on Monday nights, Cider & Games on Tuesday nights, Capitol Cider Unplugged on Wednesdays and Drink and Draw on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.capitolcider.com/

  • Phone number

    (206) 397-3564

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Capitol Cider can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (206) 397-3564

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