The Botanist Social

"Stopped in on a whim before a show at the Overture and so pleased that we did! It's beautifully decorated, provides an impressive gin menu, and has a great SOCIAL atmosphere. The menu is creative without being inaccessible, the plates were perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. We tried the lobster roll and the red snapper, but saw so many of the other dishes as they were happily received by other guests. The food we had was without flaw, and the cocktails were pretty and perfectly balanced. Still, perhaps the best part of our experience was the excellent service! We were fortunate to have a great duo of bartenders on a Wednesday eveing who (from someone in the industry) worked so wonderfully as a team, kept a tidy bar, and expertly crafted each cocktail for the packed house while still remaining so attentive to us diners at the bar. The service was so outstanding from the moment we entered the door, it outshined even the immaculate menu offerings."

"Just came for cocktails but we will definitely be back to try the food. Great service, gorgeous space, and impressive gin collection."

"variety of gins (as this is a gin bar) was very interesting and cocktail selection the same. Great food options full dining experience. Menu quite varied with even few vegan and alternative options. Atmosphere was soo comfortable and welcoming for such a cold night. The UW is still off and students are out of town this week after New Year's so the reservations we made were clearly not needed but imagine it could be different other times during school terms. Our waitress was exceptional, straightforward when she didn't know how to answer our gin questions -even once asked the bartender to help clarify one of our questions. Lamb, Steaks, salads were all nicely plated and tasty. We enjoyed the back corner more private table for the four of us (perhaps it would seat six?...not sure) and that also added to the special ambience....Very pleasant evening."

"Amazing place! Very cozy atmosphere inside. The food is very tasty and drinks are one of a kind! The staff is also very kind and hard working and food doesn’t take long at all to come. The music is also just loud enough to enjoy it while you can still have a conversation with your group without yelling! It is definitely a place where i will return over and over. If you are looking for a place to enjoy your evening without drunk drama- this is a place to be!"

"Such a lovely place. The ambience is very unique and moody. I tried the brunch menu and it was really good! I’d like to come back and try their dinner platters. Mark, our server was really helpful with recommendations and was attentive."