Quinn's Pub

Quinn's Pub
The restaurant's interior, 2022
Map
Restaurant information
Established2007 (2007)
Owner(s)Charles and Peter Kim
Previous owner(s)Scott and Heather Staples
Food type
Street address1001 East Pike Street
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98122
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′50″N 122°19′09″W / 47.6140°N 122.31922°W / 47.6140; -122.31922
Websitequinnspubseattle.com

Quinn's Pub is a restaurant on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2][3] Spouses Scott and Heather Staples opened the gastropub in 2007, with the former also serving as chef. Brothers Charles and Peter Kim became the owners of Quinn's in 2018.

Description

Named after the original owners' son,[4] Quinn's Pub operates at the intersection of 10th and Pike Street on Seattle's Capitol Hill.[5] The two-story, upscale restaurant serves comfort food and American[6] / New American cuisine.[7] According to Seattle Refined, Quinn's was inspired by the gastropubs of London during the 1990s.[8]

The menu includes buffalo-fried frog legs,[9] a burger, grilled Vermont quail, and a Scotch egg.[10] The gastropub has also served foie gras poutine,[7] grilled chicken, slow-roasted pork ribs,[11] braised oxtail, grilled giant Pacific octopus, potato gnocchi, and wild boar sloppy joes.[12] Other food options include meatball sliders, seared tuna with navy beans and sautéed chanterelles,[13] cod fritters, fish and chips, French fries with fontina and veal, a pretzel, and a tart salad.[6]

Drink options include beer (bottles and draught)[14] as well as cider,[15] bourbons, and whiskeys.[10] The restaurant has hosted happy hour.[14]

History

Interior bar in 2022

The restaurant opened in 2007.[16] Scott Staples was the chef; he and his wife Heather were co-owners.[17][18] Quinn's offered approximately 60 types of beer, as of 2009.[19]

Jeremy Ravetz was named the chef de cuisine and general manager in late 2011.[20][21] In 2012, Seattle Magazine's Anna Samuels wrote, "In the past year, Ravetz has infused the existing pub-fare menu with gourmet techniques, resulting in rustic dishes that toe the fine line between pretension and comfort food, such as Quinn's famous Scotch egg. Since adding general manager to his list of titles last May, Ravetz has been instrumental in a bevy of new projects, including the pub's flagship brew, Quinn's Tap, introduced last summer and a charcuterie operation planned for early next year."[22]

Quinn's participated in Seattle Beer Week in 2012.[14] In 2013, the business announced plans to start serving lunch and participate in the city's "parklet" program for sidewalk dining.[23] For the Capitol Hill Block Party in 2013, the restaurant offered jello shots (lime, orange, and raspberry), as well as beer and rum drink specials.[24]

Brothers Charles and Peter Kim became owners of the restaurant in 2018.[25][26] Quinn's has since been described as an Asian-owned business.[8]

Reception

In a 2013 episode of the Travel Channel series The Layover, Anthony Bourdain said of Quinn's: "They do great (burgers). There's great local beers and the delightful wild boar sloppy joe, which is something they tell me you just gotta do."[27] Eater Seattle included the wild board sloppy joes in a 2014 list of twelve "iconic Seattle meat dishes to try before you die".[28]

See also

References

  1. ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (2018-01-30). "Quinn's Pub on Capitol Hill Marks a Decade With New Owners and Chef". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  2. ^ "Miles James in the Kitchen at Quinn's? Brilliant". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  3. ^ "Hit the Treadmill, Then Head Over to Quinn's". Seattle Weekly. 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  4. ^ Kim, David (July 12, 2011). "Chef Bios: Scott Staples". The Daily Meal. Archived from the original on January 25, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  5. ^ Kroman, David. "Development crush: City response not enough for Capitol Hill businesses | Cascade PBS News". Crosscut.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  6. ^ a b "Quinn's Pub Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  7. ^ a b Eyewitness Top 10 Seattle:
  8. ^ a b "Asian-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now". Seattle Refined. 2021-02-20. Archived from the original on 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  9. ^ "Favorite Restaurants: A Step Up for Special Dates". Seattle Weekly. 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  10. ^ a b Moon Publications:
  11. ^ Insight Guides: Seattle City Guide. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. 2013-10-11. ISBN 978-1-78005-712-5. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  12. ^ Thompson, Logan (2013-11-05). Beer Lover's Washington. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-0422-5. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  13. ^ "Saloon". Seattle Weekly. 2008-04-22. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  14. ^ a b c Gujavarty, Shalini (2012-05-16). "Beer Week's Best Kept Secret". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  15. ^ "This Week in Happy Hour: Beer, Beer, and More Beer Edition". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  16. ^ Vermillion, Allecia (2011-04-29). "Behold the $30 Off-Menu Ultra Burger at Quinn's Pub". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  17. ^ "Seattle's Food Establishment: Inaugural List". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  18. ^ Kauffman, Jonathan (March 18, 2008). "Quinn's Pub". Wine & Spirits. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  19. ^ "For the Love of Froth". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  20. ^ Gujavarty, Shalini (2011-12-05). "Quinn's Scores New Chef From Michael Mina". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  21. ^ Gujavarty, Shalini (2011-12-20). "Quinn's Jeremy Ravetz on Moving Back to Seattle From SF". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  22. ^ "The New Seattle Tastemakers 2012". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  23. ^ "The Seattle Food Establishment: Second Annual List". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  24. ^ "Where to Eat and Drink During Capitol Hill Block Party Weekend". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  25. ^ "The Stranger's Guide to Seattle Restaurant Week 2018". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  26. ^ "Seven New Restaurants to Try and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: Feb 2, 2018 Edition". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  27. ^ Perry, Julien (2013-02-05). "A Map of Bourdain's Seattle 'Layover' Episode". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  28. ^ "Twelve Iconic Seattle Meat Dishes to Try Before You Die". Eater Seattle. 2014-07-07. Archived from the original on 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
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