Palace Kitchen

Palace Kitchen is a Pacific Northwest restaurant in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.

Description

Palace Kitchen is a Pacific Northwest restaurant serving "rustic" cuisine in Seattle's Belltown/Denny Triangle neighborhoods. The business has advertised itself as a "tavern with good food". The interior features a U-shaped bar and dim lighting. The menu has included burgers, chicken wings, and goat cheese lavender fondue.

History

Owned by Tom Douglas, Palace Kitchen opened in 1996. It is his third restaurant. Harry Cheadle of Eater Seattle wrote, "In its heyday, the old-school establishment... was a centerpiece of Belltown and a late-night industry hangout spot where cooks and bartenders would come after their shifts."
In 2016, Douglas replaced tipping with a 20 percent service charge at Palace Kitchen and two other restaurants. The restaurant closed in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and reopened three years later in April 2023.