4. Restaurants

13 Coins Restaurant

18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188
  • (206) 243-9500
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  • Adrian S.

    A generous three stars. This place is like going through The Time Tunnel back to 1960. I'm not sure if they're trying for a theme or they just can't afford an update. I had an okay Sapphire martini and a pedestrian shrimp cocktail, but the Cobb was hard to figure. A third of the plate on one side was a mound of bacon. A lot. Leftovers from breakfast? On the other side was an equally large portion of diced tomatoes. In between were the usual suspects. The bacon was almost shredded and dry, and I didn't get what they were trying for. When the waitress came she said, "A lot of tomatoes , huh?" Yes. Why? I guess they get biz being next to SeaTac. Just barely okay.

    (3)

  • Jon L.

    There is nothing like having gourmet food available any hour of the day. I've been here at around 3-4am a few times in the last few months to satisfy the late night (more like super early morning in this case) hunger. The service has always been consistently good and so is the food. However, to the level the price dictates. But who can argue that 13 Coins has zero competition at midnight or later.

    (3)

  • Jeff G.

    A few things about 13 coins for Yelpers used to the trendiest gastro,authentic,hipsters hangouts. 13 coins ain't that. Go somewhere else if that'swhat you want and please don't complain about it if you do come. 13 coins sits in a very specific type of Mid Century establishment somewhere between Mad Men and The Wonder Years. When I was a young kid this was the kind of place my parents went to for dinner; If I was lucky I'd get to go along with the promise of some delicious desert if I behaved. The first thing you notice is that nothing is light. There are heavy tables, thick stools at the exhibition counter, manly dark colors and menus the size of bibles. Nothing light about the food either. Huge portions of protein and starch. Prime Rib, Steak, chicken livers, pasta as a side and deserts designed to cause diabetes. Not to mention the little Antipasti tray of salami, olives and veggies and dip. This was standard when I was a kid and something I always looked forward to. Now it's something you usually need to order here it's free. The location is near the airport and that's what it looks like. An airport lounge circa 1972 replete with the Stewardess(not flight attendant) lithograths on the walls, and waitresses wearing mini skirts and gogo boots. The food is good, not great, but well prepared and filling. On a crappy night when I was taking my wife to the airport to see her sick mom, the cocktails and comfort food were just what was needed. She had Prime Rib which was decent and I had Chicken Livers which are hard to find in restaurants and delicious. This place is exactly what it intends to be and does it well, 20 something hipsters not withstanding.

    (4)

  • Giang H.

    It was back open after the owners quickly fixed the health violations the next day. Had an okay first time experience, but don't plan on making a return trip. Thumbs up: - Really cool decor with tall, private booths and dark mood lighting. - Service was super fast and friendly. Thumbs down: - Had a rocky start when my hands touched something gooey and brown on the menu. I hope it was just bbq sauce... the waitress quickly apologized, took my menu awsy and replaced my table setting - Food was meh. I had the seared ahi which was probably not the best choice. My husband's meatloaf sandwich was pretty dry. - Really pricey, though portions are pretty big

    (2)

  • Martin N Lisa Z.

    Great for anytime of the day! We love date nights here! The entertainment is also good!

    (5)

  • Paul H.

    I been in a couple of times while in town on business. Don't think I will be back. Food way overpriced for the quality. On arrival, the hostess didn't seem to happy about me coming in. Guess she didn't want to get up.. Kinda cool place. On the upside, sitting at the counter and watching the action was enjoyable. Hate to say it but the lady who posted review saving waitress sounded phony, and compared this place to a super expensive Denny's was pretty accurate.

    (2)

  • Jack S.

    Great meal and fabulous service. If you're lucky enough to get Kelly as your server you are definitely in for a treat. The most fun I've had in a restaurant in a long time.

    (5)

  • J J.

    Hands down the best calamari in he entire city! I love going here and have been going here since the late 70's. I think they've held up their quality over the years and the atmosphere is excellent though sometimes the kitchen staff behind the counter can be loud, it's all part of the experience.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    Second time here and the waitstaff is so kind! The food is delicious and I will be back. Only thing that kinda sucks is the packing but this is Seatac so you figure it will be.

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    I'm shocked this place only had 3.5 stars. From beginning to end we had a phenomenal experience. We had a 30 min wait for a table but was able to grab a seat at the bar and relax. Once sat, I loved the ambiance. Very unique upscale diner feel. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had the Parmesan Chicken at the servers suggestion. It was phenomenal! I don't get to Seattle often but will definitely be back here when I do. There's also a location downtown.

    (5)

  • Heather C.

    We ate here very late at night on a Saturday night. The wait was a little bit long but we were seated. The lighting is very dark in this place. As well the floor needed to be vacuumed it was so bad every where. It sort of made me want to go to sleep. However, I ordered the french toast, bacon and eggs. The bread that they used for the french toast was way to hard. The eggs were fine and bacon. This restaurant is open 24hours so a great place to go to when nothing is open in town in the middle of the night.

    (3)

  • Treysea T.

    Great place - love the food choices and funky décor. Nice, attentive staff and LOVE that it is near the AIRPORT!!! Tacoma needs one, dammit!!

    (3)

  • Marie M.

    I was a little reluctant to come here.. if I had my choice, we were going to the Met for steaks. But hey, let's try something new and not judge things too much off Yelp... because those bad reviews are probably bad customers... It was fabulous! Very nice interior, all staff looked very professional. They were very nice, friendly, funny and you could tell that they work as a team. The clams in pesto sauce was delicious! Veal was cooked perfectly. Pasta was damn good too! A fraction of the price to come here and I left just as happy and satisfied!

    (5)

  • Ariel W.

    The clam chowder was great. However, their food tend to be super greasy.

    (3)

  • Laura G.

    After my last visit, I probably shouldn't have returned. However I had had excellent food and service on previous occasions. My husband and I went there tonight. Our server, Jamila, was fantastic! Very attentive and Took great care of us! We had the deep-fried zucchini to start and it was very good! That cut zucchini, light breading and cooked perfectly. Would definitely have it again. My husband had the chicken fried steak and eggs and it was excellent. Especially the hashbrowns! I had the baked brie which has changed from how they previously cooked it. It was very dry, and almost not recognizable as any kind of cheese. I would never have it again. However, between the excellent service and the very good food we had with the other items, would definitely come back. 13 coins just needs to be more consistent! And Jamila needs a raise! They should not lose her! Huge asset!

    (4)

  • heinz t.

    Really good food for the late night munchies!

    (4)

  • Cork H.

    On, this hurts. For decades the two 13 Coins have been among my favorite restaurants. They have gone steadily down-hill. The only thing up is the price. the quality and service is - well, horrible. This makes me sad. Just went Friday to this one by the airport. The antipasto crudite's really sucked, the bread was hard, the scallapini tough and skimpy, the presentation sloppy. Oh, why go on. Save your money. Burger King does a better job.

    (1)

  • Steve C.

    It's near Seattle airport and I really liked this place. I loved the fact you could sit at the dining bar and watch the chefs prepare your food. The chairs at the bar were totally hip and I felt like I was in a place in the 1950's. If you have a long layover in Seattle, you simply have to check this place out and it's totally cool to go alone when you sit at the walk up bar/kitchen.

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    Nice folks, and quick kitchen, but the order came out cold. The server brought back completely new plates, which was a plus. Food was ok except for the biscuits and gravy, which was salty. There were a decent amount of flying bugs in the bar area. I was at 2 stars until I got the bill. Over $20 per person for food that is better at most other places. Should have gone to Denny's

    (1)

  • Stacie Y.

    Walked over to this place from my hotel in front of Sea-Tac. Ended up waiting about 15 minutes to get seated at the bar, however it was a good experience. I love the high back chairs at the bar, it gives you some privacy even sat next to a stranger. The food was good, and the bartenders make some decent cocktails. Overall pleasant experience.

    (4)

  • Todd B.

    Forget late night. This food is good any time of the day. And it's near an airport? Unheard of. I was expecting more of a diner atmosphere, and the trendy upscale design blew me away. The counter seats and experience is a must. The service was perfect. The chef who delighted me with visual sights and smells as he cooked was a model for excellent customer experiences (though he talked a little too much while I was visibly trying to do other things). The Joe's Special, an egg and ground beef dish, was unique and amazing. I wanted to try everything, and I'm grateful to be on business here another week just to return. Kudos.

    (5)

  • Ryan G.

    Good selections, very tasty, a bit pricey though. I would eat here again.

    (4)

  • Phuong M.

    Super over priced for mediocre food. Its a nice classy joint for a 24/7 place. But it is just way over priced for the quality of food. The only thing that I really like there is there bucket of clams. Its amazing! Definitely recommend it to everyone. It is the only thing that brings me back here. The ribeye I ordered for entree was mediocre. And the pasta side that replaced the fries were so plain. It was pretty much just plain pasta with some parmesan on top. Couldn't even toss it in some olive oil or butter to season it a little. Service was ok. Long waits.

    (2)

  • Steve F.

    Great eggs Benedict - eggs perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce is the perfect consistency. This place is always a hit when picking up or delivering people to the airport. Also recommend the club sandwich.

    (5)

  • Jennie K.

    STAY AWAY! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. Got takeout. Hubby got an eggs benedict, I got a Spanish omelette, and fried zucchini. We get back to our hotel and find out they put no hollandaise on the eggs benedict. I've had bad eggs benedict before but never have I've been served eggs benedict with no hollandaise. My 3 egg omelette I finished in 3 bites. I'm guessing there were less than 3 eggs used for that omelette. By the way, it wasn't really an omelette. My Spanish omelette was actually one scrambled egg with salsa poured over it. We also got no ranch for the zucchini and they gave the 2 of us only 1 set of utensils. So we had to take this stuff back. Do we get a discount...no. A free dessert....no. The freakin manager offers us a coupon for our next visit! Wha???!!!!???!!! As if I would ever set foot in there again. We take our food back, scarf it down, and go to bed very unsatisfied. I would have rated this below average even without all the screw ups. It's simply not good food.

    (1)

  • Doug P.

    So busy and crowded but still good old school hang for business dinner. Prices not so bad but still somewhat elevated above quality of offerings.

    (3)

  • Tom Y.

    So it is really late at night and I am at a hotel in SeaTac when I start getting hungry so it is 13 Coins I go. Although it was pretty empty I ended up in the Nite-Owl lounge rather than the "main" dining side. Still solid food but they have a happy hour menu that runs pretty late and there are deals to be had here. If you don't want to drop the big bucks to come during the regular meals, you can now enjoy it on a dime. Because for most of us we are worth less now than 2 years ago.

    (4)

  • Christopher B.

    I came to 13 coins after a long day at work with my friend and ordered drinks. Little did I know that I would get the WORSE service ever.... the server did not come over to check on us for over an hour! !! It was a devasting night! ! 0 kuddo points!!

    (1)

  • Kellie C.

    Great food, great service, love the fact that they're always open.

    (5)

  • Erin H.

    appetizer night! Don't recommend the fried ravioli, too much "fry" not enough ravioli! The crab & artichoke dip was pretty good, but just had those boxed to go after a few bites and got the cheese and fruit plate instead, very good! Mango Mojito is made with tequila not rum, it was good but if your looking for really sweet it's not so much, very mango.

    (3)

  • Taylor D.

    When I went to this restaurant I went with my grandparents and my aunt. The service was good. The waitress was very nice and friendly. I went there for a late breakfast/ lunch. Ididn't leave until around 2:35. I ordered the eggs benedict. They were probably the best eggs benedict I have had. This order came with hash browns as well. They were okay but I felt they could have cooked them a little more in the middle because they were very soft in the middle. The way they designed there restaurant was very cool. The booths that felt like you had your own room. I would come back and eat at this restaurant!! -Taylor D

    (4)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 5/5 Date(s) visited: since 1989 Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 The Best "Fried Ice Cream" anywhere! and you can get it 24hrs a day. Now that's what I'm talking about! Food: Unbelievable. I'll sometimes just drop by for dessert. Service: I've only had one bad incident, but it was at their Downtown location. Servers aim to please, so you won't run into many problems. Atmosphere: I've only dined during the night. It has a New York Lounge feeling. Classy, intimate, and just damn cool! Bar/Lounge: Live Jazz plays in the evenings and into the night. Dining Area: They have 3 types of seating. 1. Booth seating that sits about 4-6. Booth's have a very high divider between other booths in the restaurant. It's cool. Almost like a semi-enclosed room. 2. A "Denny's type" walk-up dining bar, which is not available for just walking up and dining. You still have to wait to be seated. 3. The standard restaurant dining table, which is not bad. Price: You get what you pay for, which is great quality food. Parking: Nothing to worry about.

    (5)

  • Howard L.

    i like this place, i really do. But more for the atmosphere and not so much the long waits for the food, the long waits for the drinks, and the overly priced items. Everytime i come i HAVE to order a bucket of clams, then probably a steak or something. The first time i had the pan fried oysters there i got sick. After a couple years of hesitation i decided to give it another try. Tasted ok, not as fresh as i would have liked it being that we do live in seattle and we are surrounded by fresh seafood. A glass of red, a steak, bucket of clams, and pan fried oysters plate. Before tip $96.

    (3)

  • Matt R.

    The food here is good, though a bit overpriced in my opinion. On two separate occasions, the service has been pretty mediocre. On the last visit in question, the waiter made a stink about splitting the bill. I just don't see how, in this day and age, it is so hard to split a bill. Especially when I have brought a couple hundred dollars worth of business to them in that sitting. I'll gladly go somewhere more accommodating in the future.

    (2)

  • Ivy L.

    I went here for Thomas Jefferson High's Homecoming. Funny story how I got asked. My friend Samantha had texted me and asked what I was doing later that afternoon, I met up with her at Office Depot where she got a mystery call from someone telling her to go to Westlake, we both walked around and walked into SNAP! when we walked out, I looked up and there was my friend Vincent with a huge HOMECOMING W/ ME? sing and said: Will you go to homecoming with me Amie? I said yes, but sounded like an idiot because I kept saying: Is this a joke? Is this a joke? Anyways, about the restaurant. It was nice inside, we went to a small room in the corner of the restaurant. The tables were tiny! How could they even work with them? The table also wobbled, mind fixing it much? I ordered the Pesto without cheese and the waitress gave me a nice substitution of chicken. The food was amazing, it was moist and the chicken was a great addition. My friend had ordered a tea, which she thought was going to be iced, but it wasn't. So she asked for it to be taken away and have a sprite instead, but the waitress gave her a coke..... =/

    (3)

  • Joely M.

    this place is soooo yummy !! had the cheeseburger, and it was one of the best I've ever had. it was decently busy, so waited a little bit for a booth, not not a big deal, as i was in good company. their chocolate mousse is wonderful, and they served it to us before our meal... Hahaha bonus for that !! Lol. they cook right there in front of everyone, and the flames sometimes go super high on the grill... kinda cool !! very close to sea-tac airport.... I've even flown in and walked across the street to have lunch here... it's that close. definitely a great place to eat.... thanks Christine for lunch !!

    (5)

  • Rob F.

    I was only in Seatac for a couple days and I was looking for a place to eat walking distance from the hotel. So, I hopped on my iPhone Yelp and found 13 Coins. After reading a WIDE variety of reviews, it was clear there was something going on with this place more than it being a run-of-the-mill place to eat...so we had to check it out. Within a minute of being inside, I was pretty much sold. It's dark and moody in a 1970's Jungle Room sorta way. It had 'vibe' out the wazoo. We were seated at the bar, which included these REALLY high back counter chairs. Imagine if a 1950's diner counter could be upscale, and that's where we were eating. The other booths we saw were just as cool...I think they didn't like the looks of us (maybe too casual) so they sat us at the bar. Looking at the menu confirmed the other Yelpers...this place wasn't cheap, but the menu was very interesting. I ordered the Seafood Saute and it was excellent. This place lived up to the legend that I sensed it was in the other reviews. I think the folks that gave it low ratings were either turned off by the prices or they saw a place that was "old" instead of a rare remaining piece of operating nostalgia and mood. Personally, I loved it and would recommend it if you're looking for an 'experience' along with your meal.

    (4)

  • Patty Y.

    The corned beef and cabbage was really good! The beef is moist and pulls off easily. They must have soaked the baby carrots in honey it's so sweet. Very filling though with the 3 big strips of corned beef they serve you. There aren't many choices when staying by the airport so this is not a bad spot.

    (3)

  • Larissa B.

    I loved the fritatta! In fact, everything my party ordered was delicious, including the drinks! The waitress was accommodating for my infant son's needs, and it was a good atmosphere!

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    This place is a lot of fun to go late a night. The waiters wait tux's and the mood is very soothing. The pear upside down cake is my favorite. Must go to if you have a layover in Sea-Tac

    (4)

  • David K.

    Every meal I have ever had here (even in the middle of the night on a layover) was excellent!! Great great food! This is literally a three minute walk from baggage claim at the Seattle Airport and I have eaten here several times on layovers. The menu choice is amazing and the food is excellent !!!

    (5)

  • Mark O.

    Across the street from SeaTac, this restaurant serves great food 24/7. A traditional, old-style restaurant that features a huge menu, round-the-clock breakfasts, live music and a very professional waitstaff. Like its sister restaurant in downtown Seattle, the International Blvd/Pacific Highway location is a great place for a late night meal. I typically graze here and love the soups (try the clam chowder or the french onion - baked like God intended), and usually share a diner-size salad (the Caesar is made to order with all of the traditional ingredients) and a couple of appetizers with a companion upon arrival at SeaTac. The steamed clams, mussels, and pan-fried oysters are delightful. And, if you're really hungry the regular entrees are fabulous.

    (4)

  • Angel B.

    So, A friend of mine took me to this spot, and immediately when I walked in the door- I liked it. The place is kind of SWANKY for just regular food. We sat at the bar- which has these big leather back swivel chairs:NICE. The cooks were right in front of me- so I could see them cooking my food: again- NICE. I ordered an omelette that was a bit greasy, the hash-browns were yummy, but the problem was- they took forever to take our order, they forgot my hot chocolate & my toast, and usually I'd give a business less marks for this kind of behavior- but I saw the cooks working HARD. The waiter was an older gentleman- who had been on his feet for the last 7 hours. I asked the cooks how their days was going, they said they were short 3 cooks & a dish washing person- so they were in overtime... So I'm gonna be lenient this time. I WILL return, and I'm expecting good food & better service next time. We'll see...

    (3)

  • Melissa E.

    Food Network voted "13 Coins" as a TOP 5 BEST LATE NIGHT Restaurant in the NATION! And, for good reasons, too. 1) FREE Food! - I loved the FREE bread and FREE mixed vegetable bowls. 2) FRESH Food! - It serves fresh seafood (which I have not tried). Prepare to splurge if you are ordering seafood dish(es). - I actually ate the Monte Cristo sandwich (with cheese, meat, cinnamon, and fresh strawberry jam). 3) CLASSY Food! - I also ate the classy Fruit, Cheese, and Wine plate. 4) BIG, TASTY, and GENEROUS portions! 5) To top it all off, the server did an A+ job, too! Overall, I struck gold because I chose delicious plates an an affordable price!

    (5)

  • Hollie L.

    I wasn't too sure of what to expect of this restaurant being that it's located nearby the airport. As we walked in, to my surprise the restaurant had very unique decor--- it was like old school western-like feel. The seats were sky high leather and the booths were very private which was a plus. They had a bar area for patrons to wine and dine. Pretty extenstive menu but somewhat overpriced. I guess it's because they cater to tourist and business travelers in nearby hotels. I was a little disappointed with the sourdough bread, I think this is the first time I've been to a restaurant that served cold bread. A little off to my liking. We split a pasta dish which was rich and creamy and served with good portions of sausages. Overall, it was a decent experience. I would consider coming back again if their mediocre menu wasn't so pricey.

    (3)

  • Stuart M.

    13 Coins is the epitome of a "fine-dining" near-airport option. The quotes here are necessary, because without them my sarcasm wouldn't receive as much emphasis as it requires. Everything about this place (once you get inside--it's in the bottom level of a large office building) makes it seem like you're in for a first-class meal, but if you look a little deeper the flaws start popping out, just like my eyes when I paid almost $20 bucks for a knuckle of scotch that was served with a handful of ice, which was not how I ordered it. Scotch, my friends, should be served room temperature with a splash of cold water to open it up. The bar area is quite swanky: it's warmly lit, has comfy seating, and certainly presents itself as a place where the bartender isn't going to ruin a 12 year old scotch. A cliche about 'beauty' and 'skin-deep' comes to mind, hmmm... Anyways, we continue--just like the bar, the restaurant as a whole is very well put together. They have cool diner-esque bar style seating where you can watch the chefs at work, and have rows of really stylish, high-back, leather booths. Don't plan on coming with a party of more than 6 though, because we were relegated to the back room, where the atmosphere level drops off dramatically. Shabby carpet, wood tables (embossed with, you guessed it, 13 random coins), an attempt to offset the location by serving under-ripe olives and yesterday's carrot sticks, and so on. But the night was young and the company was great, so our story continues. So, let's play a game: just for example, how much does a decent sandwich cost at the grocery store? Maybe 5-6 bucks? Now, how much does that same sandwich (or one of vastly lesser quality) cost at the airport? 10 bucks easily. And, despite being across the street, 13 Coins perpetuates this problem. I got the salmon fettuccine, and while it tasted ok, it's just not worth $25. The pastas are also one of the least expensive items on the menu, and from the bites I had from others I've concluded that, again, while the food tastes decent, 'decent' isn't exactly what I'm looking for for these prices. The menu, too, hits on a pet peeve for me. I understand that, because of their clientele, 13 Coins has to cater to a variety of different tastes for every meal of the day, but that shouldn't mean that the menu is so big it could be used to cover up a car window. Take off 4 items each from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they still cover everyone, and can spend that much more time and skill on their best dishes. Anywho, I've done enough complaining for one day. Might end up going back at some point, but only if they bribe me with all their spare change.

    (3)

  • Booji B.

    If its late and you want a swanky place to drop some cash...13 Coins is the place! I love the crudités platter that just shows up as you check out the menu! Some dishes are great...some are prolly not worth the price...but the ambience and fact you can get it all nite make it up!

    (4)

  • Edward H.

    A bit pricey but the food was delicious and so was the service and music was fun and entertaining

    (4)

  • Charon S.

    The food was very bland. My boyfriend had the eggs Benedict and I had the Dungeness crab omelette. My omelette didn't even have cheese on it! There was absolutely no flavor to it at all. The only thing decent about my meal was the toast and hash browns. My boyfriend wasn't too pleased with the eggs Benedict either. This place is more like a fancy Denny's with just as nasty food. I won't be coming back here.

    (2)

  • Jason A.

    I'm new to Seattle, so maybe things work differently here. That said, some things are standard anywhere you go. When I walked in the door, I very clearly got the message - short of hearing the actual words - that this was not a restaurant for singles looking for a good meal. I was directed no less than three times away from the restaurant side, and told that because their booths seat six, it would be at least an hour to get a table. When I asked about sitting at one of the empty spots at the counter, I was again told that I should sit in the lounge. Great way to start the night, guys. I sat down, and the waiter who eventually came over was pleasant enough, though he looked at me oddly when I asked for a Dr. Pepper. Again, maybe just a south/north thing. He gave me a full menu - there were only starter menus on the table - and I was very surprised at the prices listed. It's a nice-looking place, if a bit dated, dark, and overpowering with its claustrophobic atmosphere. The lounge was a bit more open, but it was still dark, and even moreso when they dimmed the lights TWICE while I was eating. The bread the waiter brought to the table was cold. Not just room temp, but like it had been chillled... which makes the frozen butter make sense. I asked for warm bread - nothing like warm sourdough - and eventually got it, though the butter was still frozen and virtually impossible to spread. I ordered the half-n-half ravioli and spaghetti, and it had a good flavor. Not too spicy but with a little bit of a kick, emphasis on little. Tasted marginally better than I could've gotten at home with some Newman's Own and a bit of effort. Certainly not worth the price they were charging. A couple notes about their menu: What's with the eggs? It seemed like 30% of the menu was an egg dish of some sort. Great for breakfast, but for someone who can't eat eggs, it limits my options. As did the second note: PICK SOMETHING AND STICK WITH IT. There's American, European, Italian and who knows what sort of dishes on this menu, and ALL of it is overpriced. WAY too many choices. Standards were there - including a side salad that I could order with my pasta (which came with nothing but the cold bread) for $7.99. A SIDE salad. Yeah, no thanks. I won't be back. The clear message that singles were unwelcome, the overpriced and lackluster food and the melodramatic dark "mood" lighting killed whatever pluses this restaurant had.

    (2)

  • Patricia Z.

    Wow...utter CRAP. Where to even begin?? Let's bypass the decor and dive straight in to the overpriced slop being served. Yes, I get that it's a 24 hour establishment. I'll keep that in mind when I'm so drunk at 2am that I don't care what I'm gnawing on. The NY strip dinner: The thinnest slice of bovine that calls itself a NY strip. The meal comes with pasta slop that a 4 year old can boil up. No salad or soup included. The linguini w/Clams: I asked for it to be made with a white wine reduction vs. the heavy cream base. Um...yeah. It came out with straight olive oil and chunks of garlic thrown in. Topped with clams. Needless to say it was pretty gross. The special of the nite, Blackened chicken: Again, it was the flattest piece of chicken I've ever seen, let alone in a restaurant. Looked AND tasted like leather. I've eaten out at plenty of great Seattle places and have no problem giving up my firstborn for fair trade of good eats. This place is a complete waste of time and mostly, money. Beyond mediocre food for way too much. Maybe their breakfast is decent....can't really screw up cereal and milk.

    (1)

  • Jim J.

    WOW. Of all the omissions that I am discovering in my reviews this is by FAR the greatest omission. Today I will correct that. My apologies 13 coins. I do not deserve you!! Hmm how do I list all the things to like @ 13 Coins at Seatac!! 1. A Five Star restaurant open 24 Hours. 2. Watching the Chef's cook if you get seated at the bar (2 person groups only). 3. REAL Fried Ice Cream not just Ice Cream rolled in stale Corn Flakes!! (and a 2-4 person serving at that!! I DARE you to eat this dessert by yourself!!) 4. Live music in the evenings in the Lounge while your waiting. 5. Fresh never frozen food including the Chicken Fried Steak!! 6. OMG THIS is to Die for French Onion soup. They aren't playing around with this Soup! I've never had better!! And now for the short list of things I do not like @ 13 coins Seatac. 1. The Parking!! Real Chefs, Attentive Servers, Enjoyable Atmosphere, A GOTO impress your date spot. This place is EVERYTHING Fine Dining SHOULD be and more!!

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    The Atmosphere is like a old school Noir movie from the Days of the Rat Pack. The Fried Ravoli was great, there was way more than enought for 2 people to share. We were seated about 5 ft from the cooks, just far enough away to have conversation but close enough to enjoy there atmosphere that they create. The head chef is like Gordon Ramsey from Hell's Kitchen but he shows that he loves his job and the people that he works with. Its a little on the pricey side, but the food was worth it. It is not your typical 24hr restaurant food at all.

    (5)

  • kat s.

    Upscale atmosphere with dark wood, leather and mile high bar chairs and banquets. Food is classics, don't expect trendy seasonal rotating menu but do expect lage plates of meat, fish, pasta, salads, sandwiches or brunch. Prices are for the old school vibe, and is a tad high for the food quality. But the place is a bit enchanting/addicting, and the service is top notch. I recommend the eggs benedict.

    (4)

  • Rebecca H.

    We got there after midnight, walked from the Radisson, where we stayed overnight before flying to Japan the next day. I read the Yelp reviews and got the French Onion soup, which was really delicious. My husband had the cheeseburger which was good, although the fries tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in too long. The waitress was SOOOO friendly and happy, it was a bit unnerving so late. Overall it's a decent place if you are stuck next to the airport in a hotel and need a late night snack. It is vintage retro fab, with the tall booths and dark decor.

    (3)

  • Jeff K.

    Decor is very groovy baby. Sort of swanky 60's feel. Service was awesome and food was solid. I went for breakfast. There's no real sign for this place. It's tucked away in an office building. But it beat the crap out of the free breakfast at the Days Inn.

    (4)

  • Bill H.

    My favorite place to eat near the airport! I have been there twice now and plan to go again next time I am in town. I had their Chicken Parm (pretty good, huge serving) on my first visit and a Cheeseburger (awesome, make sure to get it with garlic bread for the bun) on my second. A little pricey, but I love the atmosphere! 24 hr. dining and great staff! The french onion soup was really good too. One of my favorite places for atmosphere and solid food. Sit at the bar for sure!

    (5)

  • Delilah R.

    I decided when I hit the 99 mark, I would save for the 100th review to be of somewhere/something grand. There comes a time and a place in your life, that an event occurs and you come to a whirlwind conclusion that THIS is how things should be. Recently, my revelation was realized here at 13 Coins. Customer service. I know it's not just me. The service industry has been beginning to lack and it's seemingly drowning in a downward spiral....out of control. Never the less, my experience at dinner this past Thursday slapped bad service in the face. My server, Mr. Pugit (that's Pugit sounds like Puget Sound..hehehe), was amazing!!!! After being seated, my partner and I got our water right away. Kevin, parched as a dessert consumed his glass o' water in .037 seconds. Immediately, his water was refilled by the said Mr. Pugit. After the second glass was downed in under a minute, Mr. Pugit refilled once again and then brought a second glass just in case. The service was like this the entire stay. Pugit performed what I consider the epitome of perfect client care. He not only served, he read us like a book. When hesitating to order, he made wonderfully, decisive suggestions and somehow always knew what we were in need of. Food. Kevin ordered a steak, not sure which one but it was around 30/40$. I ordered the New York Steak Philly. Kev's steak was mediocre, although I will say that it was cooked perfectly but the flavor was not that impressive. It came with some sort of french onion juice dip that was very regular and a side of light pasta. My dish was the best Philly steak sandwich I've ever encountered. Perfect!! The famous fries....well, let's just say I can understand why they could be mentioned solely. I don't even like fries, I prefer onion rings but these were crisp and just damned delicious. Our bill was $55 for two people, two entrees and a drink. The booths are gigantic! They give the perfect amount of seclusion and privacy. The bar stools are just as private (think tall, deep leather chairs with wide sides) and while sitting at the bar, you get a full view of the chefs and the grill which make for great entertainment. The ambiance of the restaurant is polite, dark and classy. Though the atmosphere is elegant and slightly upscale, you do not get that pretentious vibe or awful glances if you walk in with jeans and a corduroy jacket/brown hoodie. Fabulous! I would love to come here again, if not for a full out meal at least some red wine and an appetizer...a woman had the calamari and I could hear her exclamations two booths away!

    (5)

  • Darin B.

    I live in California. Land of Arnold, fires and explosions, and car chases narrated by Sheriff John Bunnell. You know, the place where they're nice to the homeless. I don't goto Washington much, but when I do; I always goto 13 coins. Either when I arrive or departure. Its just good luck or something. I count starting from zero. During spring break, I hauled my ass on a starving student travel budget around and when I wanted to end my trip on a high note by mangiamo w/ one of my best friends. I get off the sound transit station and walk about 10 blocks in the freezing wind against me...(remember I'm from California so I could had died) Only to find that 13 coins was closed. WTF? You have failed 13 coins. I'm not going to take this crap anymore.. Someday I'll open my own coin restaurant called 69 coins, waaay better then just 13 coins. That's 56 extra coins. I know. Atleast we'll have a floor in buildings that high. Next time you shutdown, have the courtesy to change the sign outside at least to say "1 Coin". Because that's how many stars you get.

    (1)

  • J C.

    The Seattle equivalent of LA's Pacific Dining Car. 24/7 Fine dining! Vegas doesn't even have a place like this! The prices are higher than a normal 5pm-11pm counterpart, but they are cheaper than the PDC in LA! We arrived after 1am, and didn't know what to expect.. we had no idea they had everything from filet mignon, to rack of lamb on the menu! The service was good. We had a problem w/ the bread, but it was promptly replaced AND a free round of drinks was comped for our entire party, wow! The server also allowed one of our party members to order off the secret, cheaper Kids menu, since some of us were on a budget. All the food that we tried was good. This place isn't cheap by any means.. but you pay a premium for the hours. At the end of the meal, they forgot to pack one meal to go.. that is my only complaint. Overall.. this is a great late night spot if you want a good steak, rack of lamb, etc .. Bring your wallet, you will need it!

    (4)

  • J P.

    My favorite place to go and get breakfast near the airport in Seattle. Fantastic benedicts, and I love the high back chairs at the bar and the booths. Staff is attentive and friendly.

    (5)

  • Sirio B.

    Came here after a long flight. Have to say, not bad but the ambiance is completely different from the Seattle location. The joint feels a little more run down despite the nice exterior. It feels familiar yet just a little off. We arrived at 2am and headed in and were seated immediately in a dimly lit booth. I got the veal picatta, which was ok yet a little on the overcooked side. My girlfriend had the chicken marsala, which oddly came out bland and under seasoned. The Singapore Sling drink also tasted quite different from what I was used to. Upon heading to the bathroom, I noticed the floor was a little dirty, which is not something I would expect from a Thirteen coins restaurant. Overall it was ok, yet I prefer the Seattle location. The service was excellent despite the other hiccups.

    (3)

  • Chuck L.

    I can't help but associate this place with going on vacation because it's a great place to go either before you leave or as soon as you come back as it is open 24 hours a day, it's right across from the airport, and the breakfasts are awesome. Just tell the cooks (who prepare your meals before your very eyes as you sit at the bar) to make the bacon and hashbrowns extra crispy. The prices are not for the faint of heart, but this is not Denny's folks. Open up the wallet. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Luna P.

    The happy hour was decent, try the fries, it was surprisingly good. We sat at the bar, but if you want dinner with the open cooking area and the smoke and grease, you might need reservations.

    (3)

  • Anthony A.

    I've always enjoyed my dining experiences at 13 Coins, love the funky 60s/70s decor, the food is terrific and my favorite waiter, Kelly P. is top notch. I've been going to 13 Coins longer than I care to admit and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend it and if you're going for lunch, ask for Kelly.

    (5)

  • Ejay E.

    Was looking forward to an overall good exerience.. All I got was ok food and HORRIBLE SERVICE.. For me this was a complete waist of money.. I mean I've never got my fries and garlic bread after my meal.. Wtf..

    (1)

  • Christine H.

    Wow, this is a first! A gorgeous 24-hour diner that is elegant and classy. When you think of 24-hour in the Bay Area, you're thinking dirty, sub-par food at Denny's or Carrow's (okay, not all the items are sub-par).. but 13 Coins was on a whole other scale. We came in around 12am and I was really astonished at the decor. To one side was a lounge area and to the other side was the main dining area. Each table featured boothed seating, LARGE booths that made you feel like you were at an expensive restaurant or just at a restaurant for tall people. I, unfortunately, could not eat much because I had issues with my mouth.. so I opted for soup. The others ordered a burger and some prawns. One thing I'd like to note is that they serve complimentary bread and a plate of olives, pepperoncini, salami, carrots, and tomatoes to start. That was REALLY unique and a first for me. And it was free! How cool.. too bad I didn't eat any of it though. I think the food was decent for what it was. It wasn't bad at all! I would come back again if I'm in the area. I like the concept.

    (4)

  • C R.

    Love this restaurant great service awesome breakfasts!

    (5)

  • Randy C.

    4 stars for any place that's open 24hrs, (all in a row) that isn't Dennys! I dig the huge, dark private booths. Great variety on the menu too! At busy times the service is a little slow but still acceptable. The food is pricey, a couple dollars more for the same fare at other places but I feel it's worth it for the privacy and 24hr schedule.

    (4)

  • Lou M.

    OK OK, this must be said given the slanderous reviews below. This is very impressive establishment. A place you can meet with intimate family, impress a date and friends or a Fortune 500 big wig to close the deal or get a late night snack while awaiting a flight at the airport. It is impressively upscale with impressive wooded walls and unique intimate booths for dinning and a quiet sit down or larger parties at tables with views. Because 13 Coins is open all night the reviews below imply that it is an all night fast food joint. It is open 24 by 7 however what is missing in the reviews is the ambiance of the restaurants decor and extensive late hours menu which is second to non. Just across the streat for SEATAC. The menu offerings are Prime Rib to Eggs Pasta, Soups, Salads and Sandwiches and most offerings are way above the norm. The ambiance for a restaurant down the street from the airport is unbelievable. Not for the penny pincher but definitely worth the experience. While more typically American cuisine my veggie sister almost passed out at the flavor from the Vegetarian soup. More likely from the ambiance. WAY TO GO 13 Coins. Namaste. The EaterRater

    (5)

  • Charles M.

    Was greeted by a cheery hostess, got seated immediately in a nice private booth. Clay, our waiter was excellent. Fast service, personable and had all the right moves. Ordered the Braised Duck with Blueberry Sauce and a glass of merlot. Perfect pairing. The dinner was exceptional. Definately will go back. Stays open 24 hours so it's good for people who get off work late .

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    Greasy Disgusting Disappointment! This is the first bad rating I have had to write since using Yelp to find good food during my frequent travels. The only reason I can see for a 4 star rating is either A). there aren't really alot of choices near the airport or B). after a night of drinking a greasy but unappitizing meal is what you need. The one star is fo the server who seemed genuinely embarassed about the food and tried her best to help me out. First of all, I was not given the option to sit in dining room, curtly told "you can seat yourself in the lounge" when I asked for a table for one. Second, this is definately not the place to go for any healthy alternatives, (yes I know I didn't go to a salad bar or sushi restaurant but please put something on the menu whose recipe doesn't start with 1/4 pound of butter!0. Even the salads were a heart attack waiting to happen loaded with mayo, bacon, wontons, fried chicken, egg, ham, or cheese (or all the above). But I tried my best to choose something moderately healthful. FAIL!!! Minestrone was lukewarm, with so much pasta it was more like noodle soup. I had to hunt for any hint of beans or veggies and it tasted straight out of the Campbells soup can. Chicken dish "chicken dijon alla mirot" listed as "sauteed with artichoke hearts olives and green onions finished with a dijon white wine sauce" was in fact drowing in a heavy butter cream sauce supposed to be white wine dijion. I could actually see the oil starting to separate and pool on the plate. Artichokes straight from the can and canned black olives (not kalamata or anything), just plain ole canned black olives. Also chicken breaded and pounded and fried like a parmesian or tempura prep, not in the description either. Again feels like prepackaged/frozen everything. Diner quality (and not a good diner) at best. Nasty salami or something served up front with oily carrots and olives looked too gross to even try. Bread and butter served cold, but eaten nonetheless because this was the least greasy, oily, non-disgusting option. This place is someplace my stepdad or grandad would have loved (if it were half the price), right up until they died of heart attacks at 50.

    (1)

  • Patricia C.

    On 8/10/13, we were staying by the airport and family members came to meet us for dinner. The food is adequate at best and for the price it is less than adequate. However the SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WAS THE BUGS!!! Our booth was swarming with gnat type insects, little bitty flee type bugs. They were landing on our glasses and plates. Our waiter apologized but I asked him to alert the manager. He came back and said the manager said we could move to another table. Well we were done at that point and tired of fighting off the insects. I told him to tell the manager that this was not ok and I would post this on Yelp and on Trip Advisor,--however they did not care. Insects do carry disease and for a restaurant this is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. I think that the Health Department should be advised.

    (1)

  • Scott D.

    Decent selection of beer, wine, and spirits. Upscale and relaxed atmosphere with good service and tunes. Good place to wind down and grab a drink. Didn't try the food.

    (3)

  • Ryan L.

    I've wanted to visit 13 Coins for years after I heard about it on the radio and read about it on roadfood.com . I'm so glad that we stopped at the end of our trip. The decor is worth a visit. It's like a trip back in time. It's dark, full of leather, riveted seats, big booths, brass and low lights. It's wonderful. Sitting at the bar in the big swivel chairs listening to the banter of the kitchen is a show in itself. For the food, we both got chicken fried steak, with gravy, hash browns, eggs and toast. Was it gourmet? No. Was it amazing? Yes. This is the best breakfast I'd had in a long time. It's also the perfect meal before a plane ride. The coffee was really good too for diner coffee. If you are in Seattle and long for the diner/coffee shops of yore, you must visit.

    (5)

  • Mountain T.

    I've heard of this place a while ago and a few days I finally decided to check it out since it got over 500 reviews. My impression is: 1. It's a plus that this place is open 24/7 especially if you stay in a hotel near the airport. Nice to be able to get some food at strange hours. 2. The ambiance is pretty nice if u care about that. 3. Food is just ordinary American food. Nothing impressive. Comparing to subway near the airport, it's a pretty good place. 4. But if you have time to try other restaurants, definitely no need to go there at all.

    (3)

  • Gaalya S.

    Not impressed. Hostess was rude and failed to let our server know we were sitting there so we waited 15 minutes for coffee or water after we asked for our server. He was nice and brought the food quickly by the overall impression was pretty sad. Won't go back again. Got the eggs florentine and it was bland at best. The coffee was the only good part. Don't bother.

    (3)

  • Yuen Tung P.

    It is always disappointing when I have to downgrade a restaurant. But coming here was a huge disappointment. We ordered the escargot as appetizer, a crab Benedict for me, a half benedict and salmon fettuccine for my husband. Also got my kid a mac n cheese from the kid's menu. So that is 5 dishes including the kid's meal, and out of the 5, 4 dishes were missing one very important component, SALT. Everything was bland and had no flavor, and the one dish that did have salt, had way too much. It was way too salty. And there were no service, we were seated at the last booth and were never offered a refill on our water. I was drinking my daughter's kids cup because I was so thirsty, and one of the server saw me and just laughed. I did not even get a chance to explain myself. I Hope that they step up their game soon. It is a great restaurant with great location, and a 24 hour clientele. The interior does need a little more polishing but the atmosphere is fun.

    (2)

  • Andrew L.

    Awesome steak and eggs and hash-browns. Make sure the waiter doesn't forget your toast

    (5)

  • Scott N.

    I was in the area for a business meeting & the person I was meeting recommended this place. My maps program sent me past this place 3 times & 3 times it told me to do a U-turn when it never told me where it was ("you have arrived at your destination"). I finally went to a hotel & they told me where it was, so be careful using Google Maps. Parking was tight as there was no parking in front of the building that was available. There are only about 15 spaces there. Behind their building seemed to be a paid / reserved parking lot, so no parking there. There is a parking lot to the north in front of a different building, but there's no indication of whether it's acceptable to park there if you're eating at 13 Coins. So, parking is an issue here. As it turns out, I parked in the adjacent parking lot & had no problems, so, I assume it was okay to do. Ok, the restaurant itself is like a '50s movie set with the high back chairs & booths. It was an odd visual. I expected some gangsters to be eating there making big, shady deals. My meeting was around noon & I had not eaten that morning, so I had the chicken fried steak, eggs, & hash browns with milk. They did a fine job. I did detect their own local spin on the gravy with what appeared to be small chunks of meet in the gravy. This is not a type of gravy I'm familiar with, but have seen once or twice in the past 40 years. It was ok, but a meat gravy on a meat serving? I thought it detracted from the steak, but it ain't that big a deal, it just seemed a little odd at first. But you know culinary folks, at the same time, I appreciated them taking a stab at something different.

    (4)

  • Robert G.

    Arrived to a large menu, so I read reviews on here for direction or highlights. Unfortunately most reviews discuss the history and the 1970s vibe. Aghhh. Yes, I love the retro feel, friendliness and portion size. The French onion soup is delicious. The spaghetti and meatballs was decent. The inner meatball was pink. The salads look phenomenal, I will return to have the Caesar or Cobb The zabaglione is freshly prepared by the original chef that opened the restaurant

    (4)

  • Jim F.

    Stopped in with the fam. about 5:50am on the way to SeaTac. We let the server know that we were on our way to catch a flight. He was professional, responsible and got right down to business. Quick service from then on. One obvious plus is the ambiance. Not only is this place super fancy like an old 40s gangster bar, it's super clean. Would be great to spend some time in a booth or bar stool on New Year's eve. The food was pretty good and large portions but too greasy. I get that it's diner food but do you really need to coat my spinach omelette in butter? The other negative is the price. Two omelets, two coffees for $45 - OUCH! Glad I saw that coming and skipped on the kids meal for the little one. What is not clear is whether this is in part due to the $15 minimum wage. If so, do tipping requirements no longer apply? Seattle libs lol, they kill me.

    (4)

  • Lauren S.

    Always go here before flights and have enough for 2 meals. Take a doggy bag for the plane.

    (5)

  • Stevie S.

    Went again last night. 5 stars across the board. Sat at counter. Great service and you get a show watching the cooks and their banter. Crab Benedict excellent, BAT always a winner. chicken Piccatta yum. Ultimate cookie for dessert!

    (5)

  • Joop V.

    If you are looking for a place that is open 24/7 and that has great selection of menu (so you won't have to fight about where to go because people can just pick whatever food they want), consider 13 Coins! We stopped by 13 Coins after picking up a rental car from SeaTac. We were happy to see many things from a list of menu to pick from. We ordered a Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad and Fried Raviolis and were happy with the taste of the food. It wasn't anything particularly spectacular but it's a good, tasty meal enough to fill our stomachs. Our waitress was really attentive and helped keep our drinks filled up at all times. We also had their Fried Ice Cream for dessert, and boy, that was big and satisfying...full of calories though! Overall, I like this location. The décor and environment were great and conducive to chatting and catching up. I wouldn't mind stopping by here again, especially if I'm looking for a decent place around SeaTac for food.

    (4)

  • Andy M.

    I enjoy eating here, but the door in the men's room bathroom needs to be lifted or lowered. The bottom of the door will cut across the top of your foot. As I write this, I am in agony. Should be an easy fix. FIX IT!!!!

    (2)

  • Fonda P.

    This is my favorite place for comfort food. "The Believer" chicken Parmesan with Alfredo sauce is hands down the best. The crime brûlée is out of this world. It's fun to sit at the counter and watch all the action. I stopped in for dinner on a stormy Saturday and left my bank card there. The waiter ran it out to my car in a downpour. I was very grateful as I live half an hour away and it would have been a big hassle to go back and get it. The poor guy was totally soaked. Now THAT is great customer service. Don't go here unless you have some time to spend as they are pretty consistently slammed. Worth every minute of the wait. The staff is always friendly and interactive and genuinely cares if you enjoy your meal in my experience. This is my favorite place to eat. Hands down. I will be back again and again!

    (5)

  • Jen S.

    We've been here before and I hope that our experience last night was a fluke. We didn't get drinks, menus or service for sometime. Then we had multiple people ask us for our orders, which didn't appear. A manager came to apologize and said a large party increased from 12 to 23 and they were short staffed. My crab & shrimp open faced melt was so-so. English muffin wasn't toasted and was mealy. Sauce wasn't seasoned. My son's mac & cheese was soupy. Burgers were OK, Reuben was OK, Fries were under done.

    (2)

  • Jason J.

    Better off going to Denny's!!!! Food was just bad!!! Don't eat anything off the appetizer menu if you have a hangover!!! The ambiance was good...but none of the food was salvageable..

    (2)

  • Ash C.

    food was pretty good, but service is a bit slow here. this restaurant is near the airport and open 24 hours. parking is free. the lot isn't that big, but we came early friday morning so we had no problem finding parking. as we entered the restaurant, we didn't realize how fancy this place really was. the decor had an old classic vibe to it. the chairs at the counter looked like the chair from Austin Powers (the one with the evil guy and the cat lol). and the booths had high backed walls that went all the way to the top, where it gave a more intimate setting along with the dimmed lights. the restaurant was pretty empty, so i don't understand the 5-10 minute wait for a table. and after we got sat, it took a while for our server to greet us and give us water. their menu is huge! it kinda reminded me of Cheesecake Factory's menu. and because they're a 24 hour restaurant, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner items all-day. after searching through yelp at all the pictures and reviews, we were finally able to figure out what we wanted to order. i ordered the crab eggs benedict and my boyfriend's sister ordered the hot turkey meatloaf sandwich. we got our food fairly quickly (within 20 mins) and omg, the portioning of our food was massive! my order was pretty delicious. the crab tasted pretty fresh. and i got a small piece off the turkey meatloaf and that was pretty tender and did not taste like turkey. the food is a tad bit pricey here. my crab eggs benedict was $18.99 and the turkey meatloaf sandwich was $13.99. food was good, but i don't think i will ever want to pay almost $20 for eggs benedict again...

    (3)

  • Mike K.

    Ordered a Denver omelette, side if bacon. Server asked me if I wanted cheese, I said no. She came back and said, they put cheese on it, do you want it? I said no. She said they would remake it. She then served my bacon and muffin . I waited, when it came, the egg was soft, clearly it had come off too soon. There was a pool of fluid on the plate that I ladled off, along with some runny egg white. I finished eating, including my cold muffin and bacon. The bacon was otherwise, very good and the omelette had a lot of ham. The English muffin was perfectly crispy as I had asked. Maybe if the original mistake had not been made, the omelette would had been better.

    (3)

  • Michael G.

    Can't go four stars but if it was based on atmosphere alone, I would. Nice high backed chairs at the bar, studded high backed booths... it feels like a ritzy classy place that definitely feels out of place in Sea-Tac. LA? maybe but not Sea Tac. With this said... I'll admit. If you were passing through, such as on a layover from nearby SeaTac airport. And needed some comfort before going comatose in one of the many nearby hotels, this place would be PERFECT. The food isn't quality but it's definitely comfort. Had their take on the chicken parmesan, no red sauce, kind of a yellow color cream sauce. I don't know what it is but it's not good or bad. So, like I said, if you're looking to just stuff your face to forget the travel you've completed that day (or night, it's 24 hours) including a nice martini, this is your place. If you're looking for a more foodie snobby type experience.... keep going.

    (3)

  • Kurt L.

    Second Time here and I'll keep coming back. At 11pm your options are limited around SeaTac. Dinner or 13 coins, 13 coins thank you. Great drinks and the menu is huge. Service is ok, and the staff seemed friendly. Waiter made a good recommendation on wine. This place is on the first floor of a high rise. Parking in front and back.

    (4)

  • Analise A.

    They were out of burgers at 1AM on a Wednesday. What????!!!??!! We came here after our long flight because we wanted some good burgers. However, the chicken fried steak was good. I got it with broccoli instead of hashbrowns. We also ordered garlic bread which was extremely lackluster. A little expensive but they're open 24 hours. 3.5 stars.

    (3)

  • Brad R.

    Went last week with a group of 6 and sat in one of their private rooms. We used to go frequently but haven;'t been for dinner in a few years. My previous favorite was always the Seafood Fettuccine, it was always great. I normally dont order steaks when I go out, but decided what the heck. They are typically just okay to me. I ordered the NY and added the green peppercorn sauce. It was cooked to perfection of Medium Rare. The Manhattan before dinner was excellent too. No one at the table at a bad dinner. My wife did have the halibut and it was over cooked slightly. I will definately go back and try the fettucinne again. If you have never been to the 13 coins it like going back into a steakhouse of the seventies, you can sit at the "bar" in high back chairs and watch them cook or sit in a normal booth with these chain things that hang above your head and make you dizzy to look at. I think they are still open 24 hours, you may also try the Joes special for breakfast with a bloody mary!

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    I had the Thursday special manicotti. The broccoli side dish was partly yellow and a disgrace to veggies. The manicotti lacked flavor as did the garlic bread.

    (2)

  • Robert L.

    I really don't like to leave bad reviews. Usually if something isn't good, I'll just stay quiet figuring it was an off night. But we just had an exceedingly bad experience at 13 Coins. Took my father there for his birthday on July 4th. Lots of people were there trying to avoid the heat so we sat in the bar. Had a terrible waitress who took our order, brought our food and then didn't see her again until the check came. This was after telling her about the birthday. The food was terrible. We all had prime ribs. The waitress didn't hear a word I said and brought my steak prepared incorrectly with the wrong side items. Tried to send it back but didn't see her again so just ate it anyway. The steaks were not of prime rib quality and they basically threw some freeze dried potatoes with a lousy steak and charged us each $35 for the pleasure. I've seriously had better steaks at truck stops and Dennys in the past. The worst though was a jazz band that decided to set up while we were eating and they put their speakers right next to us. In the right mood and atmosphere it would've been cool but it was just a very funny punchline to a terrible night. I've had some good experiences at this 13 Coins. The service is always pretty bad but the food is good if overpriced. But I don't think we'll be back after this experience. Terrible food, terrible service and an annoying atmosphere. If you're looking for a cool place to have a drink in the SeaTac area, 13 Coins isn't bad. If you're looking for dinner or anything more than a cool scene to have a few drinks in, avoid like the plague.

    (1)

  • Katie L.

    Great restaurant - open 24 hours, super convenient to the airport - could be upscale/fancy or super chill. The burger was awesome and the service was great!

    (5)

  • Chad D.

    Stopped in when I was catching a flight and had some time to kill. Excellent breakfast. In a world where breakfast has gotten pedestrian it has a really great menu and great execution on everything. You wouldn't expect it that kind of food in that kind of location. Located in and office building, however when you walk in you step back in time to a 70's board room. It is tacky yet delightful.

    (5)

  • Patrick I.

    Love the vibe, decor, staff and food here. BUT, PLEASE get rid of your Heinz ketchup, it has High Fructose Corn Syrup...really?! C'mon 13 coins, shame on you.

    (4)

  • Missy R.

    Sooooo pretty the booths go all the way to the ceiling so it feels intimate I love the lighting. You can watch the chefs cook its pretty amazing how fast they are. Place was crazy but it was the best crab Benedict I have ever had. I read some bad reviews people need to realize that when food is that hot its because it came out if a microwave.......which I did not see any microwaves. My server was fast which I was admiring they move so fast they don't eben have time to scratch an itch.

    (5)

  • Yuliia M.

    It's great that this place is working 24 hours. I like live music and nice atmosphere. Everything is clean and servers are always being very polite!!! It's not cheap if you want something except burgers, but at the same time it worth it.

    (4)

  • Joseph C.

    Kelly Price is your girl if you want to maximize your dining experience. The food is good but she makes it great. We went with what she suggested and had a great meal. Next time we come we will ask for her. .

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    If you go to 13 coins go not only for the AMAZING food, but also for the AMAZING, AWESOME, WONDERFUL, SPECTACULAR customer service you will be receiving from the ONE and ONLY... KELLY PRICE!!!! (ask for her and only her)

    (5)

  • Andy W.

    Good happy hour 4-6pm. Every seat is taken & food was excellent. Good service & ambiance is great with the live piano music. Definitely a hot spot

    (4)

  • Lawson E.

    I love this place. It's setting/decor is severe and intriguing, and the food is fantastic. This is defintely my must-hit breakfast spot when traveling through SeaTac. It's pricey, but that comes with the location, quality, and setting.

    (5)

  • Tiffany J.

    Came here a little after the lunch hour today and boy was it still crowded! My family and I had to sit in the bar area which was fine. I ordered the Linguine with Clam sauce and it was delicious. The fact that you get actual steamer clams around the dish and actually clams in the clam sauce was great. The sauce was so creamy and garlicky I definitely enjoyed it and of course their garlic bread was good as usual..it would be hard to mess up Gaelic bread. Over all my dish was great, service was okay nothing spectacular but I'll be back to try new dishes!

    (4)

  • Stephen S.

    13Coins is my go-to place in Seattle. Today's meal was Dungeness crab Benedict, one of my faves. Hash browns done right: not just house made, but crispy outside and moist inside. They do it right! Service, as always, was quick, helpful, and friendly.

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    WOW!! Unbelievable food and incredible portion sizes. We had fantastic service and were waited on with our outstanding waitress Kelly Price! She made our experience over the top!! The omelette were so big we couldn't finish them. Be sure to finish your meal with their cheese cake!! Out of this world!!

    (5)

  • Berlyn W.

    I liked the atmosphere more then the food itself. I stated the soup was my favored dish of the night simply because it was FLAVORED. The pastas were so blah I was really expecting to be blow away. My waitress recommended the hazelnut CAPPELLETTI, basically a couple pieces of precooked chicken smothered in melted parm & crushed raw hazelnuts. The sauce basically tasted like milky cheese water. I was offered pepper, I declined because after all who puts pepper on pasta?

    (3)

  • Rob T.

    Fantastic food! I have never been disappointed with quality, preparation, and serving size...

    (4)

  • Raquel B.

    Katie the bartender was beyond fabulous. Super engaging and helpful with directions. The place was jammed. It's the "fancies" restaurant there is near the airport. Enjoy

    (5)

  • Miz P.

    So a friend of mine told me about this place and said they had amazing food. I kinda strung it off till I was hungry late at night. Wow food is great I ordered biscuit and gravy so good! The gravy (bacon gravy) is so tasty. Yes It's A Bit Dark But I feel that it makes it sexy and cozy. Waitress was friendly and attentive Must eat here

    (5)

  • Norris B.

    Yup, I am indeed a fan of this Coins! It's the perfect spot to sit and wait for an inbound flight at SeaTac as It beats waiting in the cell phone lot. One the rare occasion that you're flight is going to be delayed more than 2 hours, it's a hop, skip and jump from the airport. The Coins has a wide array of delectable dishes to select from. My mains are; bacon and eggs the chicken or veal parmigiana; bucket of clams; Eggs Benedict; Joe's Special; onion soup (the best in Seattle); and on the lighter side, try the Spinach Salad. I prefer to sit at the counter as this affords a view of the kitchen staff hustling and preparing my meal. The wait staff is generally on top of their game. And as a 24 hour restaurant, this is the best of them.

    (4)

  • Jonalen K.

    I was here for late night dining. The atmosphere of this place is a dark diner feel. The restaurant is dimly lit with spotlights on the dining tables so you can see what you are eating. Servers are friendly and food comes out quick. This place is a little more on the pricier side. Main dishes start at $15. I've tried the French onion soup and found it to be salty with a big glob of cheese that pretty much fills the bowl. I also ordered the Gorgonzola cheesecake served with lavosh. It was just ok. You cants really taste the garlic and sundried tomato I didn't care for the polenta crust. The taste was not to my liking. It is big enough for two people to share. For my main dish I ordered the smoked cheddar and prosciutto macaroni. Again another salty dish. Too salty for me too eat. Would not recommend it. I ended up just eating the garlic bread that came with it. The waiter took this off my bill. For dessert I had the Hot Fudge Sundae. It was a huge serving two people could share it. I would probably try this place again. Maybe I went a little off the beaten path with my choices and should try other dishes next time. I gave this place two stars because it is overpriced for the quality of food served.

    (2)

  • Grant T.

    When I was whining about where we'd have dinner on our overnight in Seattle, my parents recommended 13 Coins. They said it's probably better than anything in the area and it was quite close to the hotel we were staying at. So we ate here twice. We had two overnights which equals two meals. The meals were alright. The first time it was just the two of us, so we got to sit in the cool swivel chairs at the bar. Although sitting at the bar is REALLY hot. I don't know why. They do bring you out a nice crudites plate for nibbling on before eating (with the addition of salami, yum). The first night we both had steak. I had steak and eggs and he had the rib eye. Both were nicely cooked and for me, the hash browns must have crack in them because they were delicious. But the price seemed a bit too much for what we actually got. The second time a couple of friends joined us for dinner as well. This time, we decided to get something cheaper, so we both got Reubens. They were a bit soggy and not at all on "swirled rye bread" disappointing. And the service. It was a bit too OTT. Like she was always there and apologizing for everything and thanking us for everything. It seemed excessive. And she brought us the dessert menus before we had even finished our mains. Crazy. So yeah, it's probably the best you'll get in the area. It's also a bit over-priced for what you get. So if we have overnights again, we'll probably be back, but only for the convenient location, not the stellar food.

    (3)

  • Courtney B.

    This place is pretty delicious and has a great atmosphere! My friend ordered the Monte cristo and I thought he was going to pass out from ecstacy. I tried it and I'll say it's the best Monte cristo I've ever had. I snacked on the baked brie and is was super tasty. They pour marionberry preserves over it which makes it even better. I wasn't sure melted cheese could get any better, but they proved me wrong. Oh. The seats at the bar are AWESOME.

    (5)

  • JP P.

    Only place that was open near my hotel around 7am... Had chicken fried steak, and it was nothing special about it. Cant say this is a must visit place when u r in seattle but if ur flight is early in the morning, it wont hurt to stop by. (Its right next to seatac airport)

    (3)

  • Mary Anne H.

    I ate here last night. The Prime Rib was outstanding!! My friend had the chicken Parmesan. Again outstanding. Our male server was a 10. He was wonderful to treat us so nice. We will be back!!!!

    (5)

  • Mr. J.

    Classic. This is like an old-time supper club, with the dark wood paneling, high booths with padded leather, cushy captain's chairs to view the open kitchen, and vintage light fixtures turned down low. They have great mid-century food options such as steaks, veal marsala, hand-made ravioli, French Onion Soup, and Joe's Special. I can see how some might think of this place as old, tired and worn-out, but for those who seek out the vintage experience, this is definitely the place to be. And the fact that they are open 24 hours a day and are always serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is absolutely outstanding. If you are coming in on a really late flight and need a meal, this beats Denny's by a million miles. It must be said that sometimes service is a little slow. I was actually just going to give this place only four stars (I very rarely give out five stars), but I had to up my rating to try to negate the condescending and absolutely unfair two-star rating below, complaining about the staff wearing Seahawks uniforms. I am not into sports *at all*, but I certainly understand the HUGE significance for the whole community when the local hometown team goes to the Super Bowl (which is the annual nationwide championship game) for only the second time in their nearly 40 year history (and wins, by the way). For once, everybody around here actually had something to be happy about together. Please don't be a killjoy. Remember, this is an airport lounge from yesteryear in the bottom of an office building along the highway in Seatac. If you want truly "upscale" and "opulent" dining, then go up to Canlis and spend $150 per person for dinner.

    (5)

  • Peggy S.

    The food was so so. the fried oysters which were limp and under seasoned. cold french fries and slaw was packaged cabbage with straight mayo. Good side salad but our waitress was MIA after meal served. We had to get up and pay at hostess station. Good music playing in lounge.

    (1)

  • Tiffany L.

    I usually go to the 13 Coins in Seattle, but we wanted to give this location a try and because it was closer to us. We walked in and the host told us there was a 10-15 minute wait, but when we were seated and I walked around to find the restroom I see like 4 tables open. I don't understand the wait if there are tables available. I ordered "The Believer" and the bucket of clams with pesto sauce. The clams were delicious! But after eating half of them the rest of them had bits of sand and that was like 4 of them... So I stopped eating the rest. We also mentioned it to the busboy who took our plates away and he said sorry, but I don't think he told management because we did not get any manager to come and apologize or a discount on our bill because that was half the clams! Anyways so the believer was delicious! Nothing really wrong at all with that dish. But the last thing I have to mention is our waiter never came back to check on is until he came back with the check. Overall the experience is okay, but I prefer the Seattle location.

    (3)

  • Jason B.

    This is one of my favorite places to eat any time of the day. It's open 24/7 which is awesome for those late night cravings. The Monté Cristo is a delicious sandwich, yet honesty you will enjoy any of the items on the menu! Definitely a place you will want to check out!

    (5)

  • The S.

    Great experience.. A friend recommended we should eat here.. Glad we did.. Coming back soon

    (5)

  • Raven D.

    Very fine environment. Tasty but a little bit over priced dishes - we shouldn't pay more because they are 24hours open should we? Bartender was knowledgeable and skilful, drink was great but not so polite and passionate. Not so good to sit at their bar

    (3)

  • David H.

    We have a life threatening nut allergy in the family. The staff was rude, unhelpful and seemed put out when we asked for simple precautions to safeguard our family member. Steer clear of this place!

    (1)

  • Elizabeth L.

    KELLY PRICE, our waitress, excellent. All her recommendations perfect. Artichoke and crab dip fabulous. Better than smoked salmon. We were there on Friday and ordered off classics menu. By time we split Spinach salad, we should have split rib eye, 10 ounces. I had almondine fish with lots of veggies. Could have shared. Cheesecake absolutely delicious. But in all, Kelly made the whole dinner a fabulous experience.

    (5)

  • bob b.

    My friend had the smoked salmon benedict. It was really good. I had the prime rib hash. It was also good, but the prime rib was well done, which I consider a sin.

    (3)

  • Kate S.

    Mexiscramble was delicious. Nice people and service. Very large portions. Decor is really interesting- like a madman flashback.

    (5)

  • Leah B.

    I came to this location on a Sunday for a family get together. There was 8 of us and a baby. The table space was pretty cramped. We were the only large group sitting in the back area so i feel they could have added an extra table. The cajun chicken sandwich I ordered said it came with a honey mustard, but I didn't see/taste any when it arrived. Overall the meal was so-so. The waitress's attitude was pretty lackluster. I guess you don't have to try hard when you're already getting gratuity on a large table.

    (2)

  • Ryan S.

    Really amazing atmosphere and they're so generous with their food. The service was excellent. Great surprise! Definitely check it out.

    (5)

  • Victorious W.

    What happened to this place?? I've heard nothing but good things about this place, so I took a few of my co-workers after a meeting to lunch here. I would have rather gone to Denny's than this place! First off, the waiter spilled water over one of us and he offered a dirty looking rag to help dry off... I think a handful of napkins would have done the trick. The food also took forever to make! I ordered a Monte Cristo and everyone else had soup... this took 30 minutes for the food. The interior is nice. It's got tall booths and an open kitchen. I can see this place being popular just because it is 24/7, but the price here is kinda high for the kind of food they serve here.

    (2)

  • Mike P.

    Like many we stopped here on the way to the airport for breakfast. First time and enjoyed the décor and especially the high back booths. The food was slightly better than average and plenty of it for the price. No real complaints but nothing special either. Had the Chicken Fried Steak and it was OK and maybe I have lived in Texas for too long but the onion style gravy left something to be desired. The smoked salmon used in the eggs benedict was pretty dry and not very tasty. Daughter liked the Crab Omelet. The service definitely needs some improvement. Had to flag him down twice for coffee refills, once for water refills, and the food took almost 45 minutes to get served. For the reputation the place has (or had) it was pretty disappointing from a service aspect. Not likely that we will return.

    (3)

  • Ray I.

    Got the crabs eggs Benedict. It wasn't very good. The whole dish was lukewarm and one of the egg yolks of my Benny was semi-solid. No bueno..I like this dish with runny egg yolk. The other one was more of a soft-boiled yolk. Weird and inconsistent.

    (2)

  • Tira V.

    I have gone to 13 coins over the years and until tonight, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the classic armosphere. Tonight was awful. Spinach salad too much bacon, dressing lackluster, no almonds nor any flavor. French onion soup had too much cheese and the broth was bland. Garlic bread lacked flavor and was not toasted. On positive note, the server was pleasant and we did not wait long for the food..and the wine was good. Bummer

    (1)

  • Scott D.

    Awesome! Not your typical 24/7 restaurant. Food was awesome and the service was great.

    (5)

  • Artem N.

    Perfection!

    (5)

  • Kris W.

    I have been eating at this restaurant for years out of necessity, and am finally taking the time to place a review on my experiences. First the atmosphere is dark and outdated, even after several recent remodels. The staff acts put out and annoyed every time someone new is seated in their section, and never greets a customer with any enthusiasm. The food is decent in quality but dramatically over priced. Two sandwiches and two sodas, you're looking at a $50 tab. The happy hour is lined with the same set of disappointments. If this is the only place open for food at 3am, then go for it, but otherwise save your money and go down the street to McDonalds.

    (1)

  • Alicia R.

    We used to love going to the Seattle restaurant but it has been a few years. The decor is so dated it's fashionable again and could look great with some minor changes. The problem is that it's dirty. Really dirty.The super cool chain bead chandelier over our booth was furry and cobwebby. Shake the beads and that fuzz falls on the food. We sat by the entrance of the grill area and the rubber floor mats in the grill area stank so bad my husband could barely stand it. The carpet and rugs were filthy grimy. The tile floor beneath our booth was slippery from grease. The crab dip was runny and came with a side of stale damp crackers. Meh. The antipasto tray came with good salami. The chicken marsala was good but the side pasta was flavorless and watery with too much parmesean cheese. They should offer it with broccoli or some fresh veggie instead of pasta. The pepper steak was cooked nicely but it was drowning in gravy. Not the finest hour for this former Seattle icon. Prices were a good value for the meat portions. But please please deep clean the restaurant and fix the ripped upholstery on your signature cool barstools, clean the carpets, clean the chandeliers. Then you can win back the people who came to see a classic.

    (1)

  • Carl S.

    So i was really hungry at around 11 at night and i decided to come to this restaurant to get some appetizers cuz the place is known for being expensive. I had bruschetta and french onion soup. The bruschetta was way too cold, almost like if they would have left in the fridge ready for when someone orders it, and it had so much balsamic vinegar it was unbearable to swallow, i only ate 2 out of the 5 in the plate. The soup first of all looked too light to be french onion soup, it seemed like the onions were not caramelized for the right amount of time or they came out of a can! The bread used for the soup tasted like some different type of bread, almost like it was just regular bread. Not to mention that the service was horrible and the server treated us like we were peasants.

    (1)

  • Nick G.

    I've been to 13 coins on a number occasions, almost always to catch breakfast/brunch before flying out of SeaTac. The interior is great, tons of nooks and crannies to site in, very private booths, rich thickly padded seating (I need to try the high backed bar stools one of these times). The front of the house staff are all excellent. Experienced hosts who can manage a crowd and get everyone seated quickly. Experienced waitstaff who are charming and strike a good balance with checking on you, but not being overbearing. Finally the kitchen is of equal quality. Our food has always comes out hot, as ordered, and all together. The vegetarian omelet is one of my favorites, with tomato, fresh spinach, cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli and mushrooms. It's cooked well, with fluffy (not rubbery) eggs, fresh veggies and they will substitute fresh fruit for hashbrowns (though the hashbrowns are also good, crispy and nicely salty). 13 coins also has a full bar. If you're in the mood for it, their bloody mary's are excellent. Spiced to your preference served with celery and a pickle and your vodka of choice. Keep up the good work guys!

    (4)

  • Ann B.

    SUPER snotty hostess with a major attitude upon check in. But the food and table service was superb as usual.

    (4)

  • Fareed H.

    Came with the family. The food was pretty good and the server was very friendly and flexible with our variations. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the service was surprisingly slow, not sure if we came at an odd hour since it was late at night but the restaurant wasn't to busy. Overall a decent experience.

    (4)

  • Kevin N.

    I was just here for a birthday lunch. Our server's name was Rose and it was probably the worst dining experience I have ever had. Her face was dissatisfied the whole time and her tone with us was passive aggressive. We felt that she was very racist and annoyed about the fact that she had to serve a table of 6 minorities. I don't know her life, but making the patron feel unwelcome is never okay. It definitely wasn't professionalism, she was straight up rude. Definitely won't be coming back to this establishment. Awful service, even from the busser. The food was okay though.

    (2)

  • April A.

    Everything I ordered was greasy or the wrong temperature. The shrimp cocktail was warm and tasted fishy, the crab cocktail was even worse. Service was poor and everything is terribly overpriced. Money and time wasted eating at 13 Coins.

    (1)

  • Joseph K.

    Baked Brie cold Manicotti cold, sent back, came back hot and burned Philly Cheesesteak cold and greasy Waitress was sweet and we tipped her well Asked to have the entrees removed from the bill and they gracefully complied Save your money......overpriced crap

    (1)

  • Keith H.

    Tried this place 4 years ago, after 1.5 hours no food.... Today was "better" which is to say I got food. How you make a veggie omelette a bland oil slick only 13 Coins has the secret. Limp bacon, toast that never made it to the table, and undercooked, bland hash browns completed the disaster that was my "breakfast." I've had better meals at Denny's and that's just sad. This place clearly is in business because of location and partnership with hotel. Avoid at all costs!

    (1)

  • Gurt B.

    Very bad service. I had previously come here a few years ago and it was a nice experience. Today, we (party of 4) arrived and the bar area was empty. We sat ourselves and it took 6-7 minutes for our waiter to come to our table. This gave me the idea to time how long our service would take. It took another 10 minutes for him to ask us what we wanted to drink. When we placed our order it took 29 minutes for our food to arrive. At about 25 minutes we called our waiter over to ask if out food was coming and we got a "coming shortly" answer. We had to ask for refills on our drinks. I would understand if the place was packed but it wasn't. We will not be going back and will no longer recommend this place to visitors to Seattle.

    (2)

  • Mimi J.

    Waiters and waitresses with white button down shirts and black bow ties. Low lighting. Dark wood. High top booths and stools of dark leather with brass studs. This place is simply oozing with a quiet understated elegance typical of bygone era. I almost expected Dan Martin or Frank Sinatra to saunter in attired in a tuxedo and a devil-may-care rakish smile. Are you aching to experience 24 hour classic dining classic 50's style? I bet you didn't realize it, but BELIEVE me - YOU ARE. It was only about 6:30 in the morning and I expected to wander into a 24 hour coffee house along the lines of a Denny's or IHOP and instead I happened in here by a happy Yelp-inspired accident not having a clue that I'd stumbled into a place whose memory would linger far longer than the places I ACTUALLY came to Seattle to visit. And when I snuggled into an elegant high backed leather barstool to peruse the reviews in more detail I happened upon two rave reviews from trusted Yelp friends from back home in San Francisco and Orange County. They're never wrong, so I made a sign of obeisance to the Yelp gods and settled in to peruse the menu. Being open 24 hours a day, they offer both breakfast and dinner options seemingly at all hours. What to try? What to try? Both of my friends recommended lunch and dinner options in their reviews which were fairly reasonably priced, but WHAT called out to me? The Dungenes crab eggs Benedict, of course. You don't even want to know what the price quoted on the menu was, it's enough to give one a serious heart attack. Let's just say I was NEVER going to be able to explain this on my expense report, so it was coming out of my own pocket for sure. The menu stated that they had an antipasto platter available for $7.99 which comes free with an entree. I asked the waitress if it came free with MY order and she assured me it did. It consisted of mushroom, salami, cucumber, carrot, celery, cherry tomato, marinated green olive, the largest (and shiniest) pepperoncini I have ever seen, and a ranch dipping sauce. It was quite a treat to try each item individually and let the pungent flavors roll in waves over my taste buds. This was technically part of my breakfast and these were definitely NOT breakfasty flavors, yet somehow they were perfect in every way. When my entree arrived I was pleased to see that there were quite a few large pieces of what appeared to be very fresh (not canned) crab that were delicately flakey and tenderly tasty. The English muffins were toasted to crispy perfection and the Hollandaise sauce was a beautiful tangy creamy yellow. Every bite was a explosion of tastes and textures in my mouth. The portions were very generous, too. This was the best meal I have had in all of my trips to Seattle and I plan on visiting it again on any return trips!

    (5)

  • Jody M.

    I picked my boyfriend up at the airport and he wanted to stop at 13 coins cause he was hungry. It was crap! He's been eating there for 40 years. my crab cakes tasted old and the dip sauce was gross. His steak sandwich bread was microwaved, the fries were soggy. The waitress was nice however and the atmosphere is too. but overpriced and yuccy food. tourists beware.

    (1)

  • Tyler R.

    I'd never been to 13 Coins but heard all about how great it is as a late-night destination, so when I had a co-worker staying at a hotel by the airport and didn't want to make him come back into the city for dinner, I suggested we go to Coins. What a great decision. We sat in the counter area with the big high-backed chairs, and that made the experience a lot of fun because the chefs cooking on the line were a joy to watch. The best part of the experience though was, of course, the food. First off, my bowl of French onion soup was to die for. I live about a half mile away from the other 13 Coins in downtown Seattle and it is all I can take to not go back there daily for more of this. The soup was perfectly seasoned, not overly salty like some French onion soups, and had an amazingly great ratio of cheese to bread floating on top of the broth. My co-worker ordered some fried calamari as an appetizer, and I also was impressed both with the appearance and the flavor of the dish. The calamari was big and thick, and not the little round "pig bung" style calamari you generally get at a lot of restaurants. For my meal, I had a blackened chicken sandwich with fries. The french fries were house-cut steak fries and were among the best fries I've ever had. The sandwich itself was not the best ever (the chicken breast was slicked a little thin for my tastes) but the bread it was served on was the perfect balance of soft on the inside with a crunch on the outside. I loved it. I wish I'd have had room to try 13 Coins' signature strawberry cheesecake, but was too full on this outing. I will definitely be back to try breakfast, dessert, and more menu items at one of the 13 Coins locations, though.

    (5)

  • Tanya K.

    Eggs Benedict were served warm and undercooked :( I had to send mine back. The waitress was awesome though - very friendly and funny. Good service but food was okay.

    (2)

  • Michael I.

    What's going on with 13 Coins?!?! Took my son to the airport on Friday morning, we stopped in for breakfast at 4:30 am, seemed the same 13 Coins that we have enjoyed for the last 10+ years, except we didn't get the usual Crudites, but didn't want it for breakfast anyway, even though you used to get it all hours of the day. Picked my son up from the airport on Sunday morning, we stopped in again from breakfast, but had to wait for a seat even though the restaurant was less than half full... and the parking lot half empty...strange? Our food came, I found ham in my vegetarian omelet, and my son found a bunch of egg shells in his frittata. Seems the cooks were being alerted quite a bit about shells in eggs that morning. The frittata was a bit over cooked, and I had to ask for my orange juice and toast. They weren't busy at all, I have seen it a whole lot busier. Service was not the same, neither was the food. Everyone working seemed grumpy... I hope this was just a bad day for 13 Coins because it's been a fun place to come for all kinds of occasions. I'd hate to think I'd have to find another stand by... that would be a sad day.

    (2)

  • Tiffany F.

    We came here after getting in on a red eye flight. Service by Alvin was prompt and respectful. Food was good and atmosphere even better. The chandelier and large comfy booth was inviting and what we needed.

    (4)

  • Samantha T.

    Just got back from dinner from here tonight....This is one of my favorite places to come for dinner every Wednesday night for date night, for the last couple years. My husband and I sat in the lounge tonight an right after we got our food, all of a sudden we could hear a man yelling loudly at what it sounded like was a crying girl behind the wall from us. I found it very disturbing an wasn't a very good time for us. We have been coming here every Wednesday for a while now an never have we ever had this happen. I found it very difficult to enjoy my time an food while listening to a crying girl get screamed at. That will be the last time we ever sit in the lounge.

    (1)

  • Emily M.

    Gross Gross Gross Happy Hour! Went here for late night happy hour after I was picking my hubby up from a late night flight. It's cool that they have happy hour during late night hours, however, the selection for happy hour menu was awful. The prices were good, so we decided to order the bbq pork, deviled eggs, fried zucchini, and calamari... Probably not the wisest of choices, but that was what was on the HH menu!... Ugh. The zucchini and calamari must have been fried in old burnt frying oil, because that is all you could taste. Plus the zucchini strips were ginormous. It appeared as though they took one huge zucchini, cut it in forths, and then plopped them into the fryer. Took one bite and could not eat any more. Also, the deviled eggs may have been a weird order, and was hoping for the best, but they tasted like nothing. Re: the BBQ pork.... there was more hot dipping mustard than actual pork. The only upside was that the bartender was nice and they appear to have a good selection of wines. I do not think I would go back here... Especially not for happy hour!

    (1)

  • Amber M.

    Say whaaaat?!? This place seriously does not look like what it really is in the inside. Open 24 hours... You would expect a Denny's type eating facility. But this place has a classy comfy vibe, live music select evenings, and the high back bar seats are the best seats in the house. You feel like your in your own little world but with front row entertainment. I had the Ruben sandwich which is great, and they put the 1000 island in the side, so no sogginess! :) You are served bread and butter and a antipasti app right off the bat. Overall fabulous place, we are just in town for a few days, but I literally could just eat at 13 Coins for every meal while we're here!!

    (4)

  • Simon B.

    Still loving this place after all these years. Bit pricey but worth the quality and being available late night hours.

    (5)

  • Tommy H.

    This staff was rude, the food took forever, when it finally showed it was less than average. the b*** waitress rudely accused of trying to leave without paying when there was cash on the table. We left a $160 nfl jersey at the table for just a couple minutes when we left and the staff stole it, reported it to the manager and he pretty much didn't care. I hate this place, i hate the food, and most of all i hate lying thieving rude people that work there. screw this place i'll never go back, recommend you don't either

    (1)

  • Ml L.

    Great food and service but too expensive.i still love going here at least twice a month.

    (5)

  • Caitlin H.

    We got here at about 5:45 on a Saturday night, and apparently they were so busy we got the last available table. We got the antipasto pretty quickly (I do like that they have veggies, salami and olives instead of bread), and after a while the server came around to take our order. I said I wanted a Monte Cristo with mozzarella instead of the Swiss it's supposed to come with. The server said it was a pre-made sandwich and they couldn't change it. I don't like Swiss at all, and I came here specifically to try the Monte Cristo, so that wasn't going to work. We decided to leave. I was looking for another place that could make what I wanted, and my boyfriend decided to call and complain to a manager. The manager said they could do the Monte Cristo with mozzarella, so back in we went. We had to sit at what was probably the worst seat at the bar. It was right by a. where the servers get the ice/water, b. where the servers exit the kitchen with the food, and c. the guests who wanted to chat up the cooks. There was a lot of commotion, and it was *very* noisy. Not a fun place to sit. It was all worth it for the Monte Cristo, though. The cinnamon-battered French toast tasted amazing with the powdered sugar on top. Some parts of it were a little too squishy, but some parts were perfectly crispy. You could really taste the ham and turkey, and the mozzarella was a perfect choice to go with it. It came with strawberry preserves (the menu says raspberry). They were tasty, but they overpowered the flavors of the sandwich, so I didn't really eat them. The sandwich came with a strawberry, an orange slice, and some grapes. At $13, it was kind of pricy. My boyfriend got an appetizer-sized Caesar salad that he said was good, but it wasn't worth the $8 it cost. The sandwich was great, but the atmosphere was weird, the food was too expensive, and I want to try a grilled ham & cheese without French toast next time.

    (3)

  • Sarah M.

    I've always heard about this place...and to me, it seems a little confused. The place was dark and dingy but it felt like they were trying to make it seem more upscale than it actually was. In reality, I would probably call it a slightly nicer version of Dennys. There was a better selection of food but it was definitely not worth the $$. I seriously have no clue why it was so expensive for what it was. Anyway, I had some friends in town who had a middle-of-the-night layover and it was the only place around that was open 24/7. They had 2 children with them and at first when I saw the dark bar, I wasn't sure if it was super appropriate for them. And then I heard the guys behind us cussing their brains out...and then thought that maybe Denny's would have been a better choice, but in the end it ended up serving its purpose. I had the French onion soup and fried zucchini - yes, I am aware of the grossness of my choice. The soup was better than I expected it to be - loaded with cheese and bread. The fried zucchini was really bland but the spicy chipotle sauce seemed to make it a little better. The service was decent - it better have been since we were one of two tables in there. I just don't get why this place costs so darn much for what it is.

    (3)

  • VR R.

    13 coins, which is open 24/7, is a convenient place to visit for a late night snack or meal, especially if you're near the airport. The menu features many traditional diner favorites (but with less grease), plus several other well-rounded options that one wouldn't expect at a diner. The place is quiet and more spacious and clean than an IHOP or Denny's.

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    I've recently moved to Seattle and was told by more than 1 person to check this place out. Last night a few of my friends were celebrating a Birthday down in the Westfield Southcenter area. The birthday girl wanted breakfast and I knew this place was open and would be fun to take her. When the 4 of us walked in we looked around and commented on the big booths, high backed bar stools, something you don't see everyday. Very unique. A few minutes went by and we realized we were still standing at the host table but the host never showerd up. I walked over to the bar area and politely asked somebody if we needed to wait to be seated or if we could sit ourselves ( since there was a few tables open and enough bar stools available). He told me we needed to wait. before I could finish my sentence of "oh, okay because we were waiting but nobody ever showed" his back was facing me as he was walking away. I asked another worker, "do you have a host?" And he pointed down the bar and said, "yup, that would be our manager". The guy had his head down totally engrossed in making a sandwich. I walked over and said "hi! Is there a wait to be seated?" He said he would be "with me in a few minutes". By this time, the entrance was filled with people waiting to be helped (about 10-12 people including my group) the bar stools were open right in front of him so we sat down having nowhere to go. He never looked up, never acknowledged our presence, never told us how long we'd be waiting and after 10 minutes, I looked over at the birthday girl who had a beaming smile all night and that smile had faded. I asked if she was okay, and she said "no, let's go this sucks!". we decided to leave hungry as that was the better option then what we were getting. So I wish I could write a review on the food, but it never got that far. In my experience, the manager is the one ensuring the house is being run in the most effective and efficient way possible who kicks it into high gear when it's starts to get busy. Not in this case. He was a sad line cook that moved like molasses. How unfortunate.

    (1)

  • Troy O.

    Just came here to wait for my step dad to arrive at the airport ended up finine my new favorite 24 hour spot. If it wasn't an hour away I'd be there everyday!

    (5)

  • A.B. H.

    A little expensive (I mean $3 coffee $4 juice) but nice size portions, of fresh and hot food. My veggie omelette looked like a 3-egger, and my dining partner got half a Benedict and the accompanying hash browns were as large as the ones that came with my full size meal. Overall, we'd come back for a nice date brunch, but sit at the bar with the plush looking leather chairs.

    (4)

  • Matt C.

    Been eating here for years on the eve of flying out the next day. I order the Veal quite often and the Prime Rib sandwich is too die for. Never a bad meal. Don't for get to try the French Onion Soup!

    (4)

  • Sandy P.

    What happened to this place? When we lived in Seattle, this was one of our go-to places with reasonable prices, big portions and great food from its very large and diversified menu. Now, albeit 20 years later, we looked forward to our dinner there while visiting Seattle. It was awful. After being seated at the chef's counter, we waited over 15 minutes with not a nod from anyone. A trip to the podium brought an apologetic manager who took our drink order. (I also had to tell him there were no hand towels in the men's room!) After having a tasteless caesar salad, I ordered veal piccata; one of my old favorites - out came chicken! Asking the waiter about it, he said he didn't know what it was but they redid the order. Out came a tiny piece of veal; not very tasty either - very poor piccata sauce. What a waste of time and money. We ended up going back to our hotel and ordering another dinner in its dining room. With all the great restaurants in Seattle, this is definitely off the list.

    (1)

  • Jay A.

    Had dinner here with 3 business associates on Monday Evening. My thoughts on this place are mixed as a result, I need to come back and try a few different items on the menu. Arrived early and sat at the bar. Super nice bartender made me a really good bloody Mary. So far - so good. We chose a booth for dinner. Nice décor - very 1960s, very comfortable. Waiter was friendly and all was good thus far. Figured I am in Seattle so a Crab Louis salad made sense. However, the salad was okay. Needed more dressing, they were stingy on the Dungeness crab meat at $28.99. I would never order this item here again. My business associates were okay with their food. Nothing memorable - basic food. The service was okay - nothing special either. Will I return? Sure. I will give them a second shot. I probably chose the wrong item to eat.

    (3)

  • Van T.

    The food was ok. We had the fried zucchini, 13 coins meatball taster and the Reuben sandwich. The fried zucchini was gigantic! They quartered it and fried it with a thick breading The bartender was our server. We felt like he didn't want us there and was kinda rushing us. Overall...it was an ok experience. Will not come back.

    (2)

  • Alex L.

    This place requires a visit for anyone who enjoys the decor of the 1960's. The dark mood lighting to the tall captain chairs at the bar with soft elevator music playing in the back ground. This restaurant appears to be something out of the old Las Vegas mobster movie. I had the Ukrainian Joe, which is scrambled egg with chopped steak, spinach, onions, mushrooms, green onion, sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Which was good but a little pricy for scrambled eggs. They also include bread and butter which was very good. The overall experience was great and if I am in the area again I will re-visit.

    (4)

  • Kate B.

    The wait time to get us seates was one hour then took another hour to get our food so we basically lost our appetite by then. So I suggest don't go on their busy days. The food was good. It was just really bad service when it was so busy. My boyfriend had his drink refilled and it took like 20 mins. No one offered like bread or any complimentary appetizer.

    (3)

  • Helena R.

    REally enjoyed breakfast then came back at the end of the week and had lunch. If you love Reubens, try it. My friend and I shared/split sandwiches so I got to try the Monte Cristo...OMG!!!! Service was excellent and the ambiance...wow!!

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    The food is not bad but was hard for me to concentrate on the taste after seeing the very heavy, sweaty chef coughing ever 2 minutes. When my Rueben sandwich finally arrive after a very long wait it was not a Rueben, but a French dip. I won't likely be back. Server was nice but very inattentive.

    (1)

  • Debbie A.

    This place was recommended to me, the reason I ordered from them. I did not dine at the facility. Highly overpriced, quality of food is not very good. Ordered a steak, sautéed spinach and the soup. Soup was chili and it was very salty with clumps of cheese in it. Ordered a steak that comes with a garlic butter sauce, steak was rubbery, and no seasoning. This is what killed me ordered a side of sautéed spinach for 8.99...seriously could fit in the palm of my hand uploaded a picture of it, this was the only thing that was cooked properly. Save your money!

    (1)

  • Tammy S.

    Kelly Price is hands down the most amazing server- best food and best service - hands down. No other words- amazing!

    (5)

  • Cathleen F.

    Wow what a surprise!!! Staying at the hotel within walking distance, we made our way over to 13 Coins. This Menu is Extensive.... So many choices. We sat at the bar in the Oversized, and most Comfortable high back bar chairs I've ever seen. I went with the waitress's suggestion of Eggs Benedict (one of the specialty's) this serving is large, I honestly didn't think I could eat it all, It was the BEST Eggs Benedict I've ever had!!! Oh, and I finished my plate!!!

    (4)

  • Robyn B.

    Just loved the ambiance of this classy diner. Tall, cozy leather booths or option of sitting at the chefs counter in big intimate chairs. Order bfast, lunch, and dinner from the menu at anytime of the day or night. I was there for bfast in the morning- not much to ruin there. The Waffle was light and crispy, eggs and bacon cooked to my preference. Even coffee was decent! Worth a try for sure.

    (4)

  • Meki D.

    not impressed.... classy looking place serving denny food or worse ordered philly steak today bread was soggy,,, meat didn't taste like quality fries were good. It took 30+ minutes for mediocre food, I wasn't feeling good to begin with I have a feeling this didn't help. Another customer was complaining about his "plate of mush" while I was seated at the bar as well. 15.99 for crappy cheese steak you can't charge these prices and serve this type of food.

    (2)

  • Patrick J.

    The place is closed for renovation or maintenance. Didn't say when they would open again.

    (3)

  • Nikki C.

    LOVE the breakfast menu items here, served 24 hours a day. I had crab eggs Benedict today, delish!

    (4)

  • Katrina C.

    This place leaves much to be desired. It is the A&F of the restaurant world as it is very dimly lit inside. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered breakfast at 3pm. It was decent, but not stellar. Other bar staff was very loud! I heard the F-bomb dropped by one of the waitresses. I told my companion that I honestly didn't feel like talking much because I felt that we were going to interrupt the lively conversation between the wait staff since they felt the need to scream to each other down the very long bar. Prices are decent. Will not be returning.

    (3)

  • Diane S.

    Ate here on Wednesday 5-20-15, had a great time. There were about 30 of us and everything was great in spite of our group size. There were mixed reviews about the French onion soup. I happen to like cheese and the waitress said it was good. She was almost right, it was great! I had a seafood pasta, I think it was called pasta ventana or something like that and it was very good. The place had an upscale 1950's Las Vegas lounge decor but so nicely and tastefully done. For a 24/7 diner the menu selection was great and huge. We took up two large table areas close together.. One of our tables became delayed on receiving their food because they ran out of trout but it was not an issue, live music and good times so no one was in a hurry and the soups and salads held them over. Our waitress was Heidi and she was wonderful, pleasant and took good care of us. I'm home in CA now but I would love to go back soon! Lots more things I would like to try, a lot of my group had the Stroganoff and all said it was delicious. If I could change one thing, I wish the desert selection was bigger but not a big deal. I highly recommend 13 coins, great food, selection, service and atmosphere!

    (5)

  • Matthew G.

    Amazing food. Their eggs Benedict is 2nd to none. Kelly Price always gives us the best service , listen to her recommendations!!!

    (5)

  • Guiseppe B.

    I like the fact this restaurant isn't your typical cookie cutter restaurant, at least it has some character. I dined at the bar, because there was no wait. Waitress was good. I got the Turkey Meatloaf. It wasn't terrible but it isn't to die for either. It came wearing a thick coat of the typical American rendition of Italian tomato sauce. (Heavy Garlic, Heavy Oregano), I shaved it off the top and at the meat loaf without it. I will go back though and try another dish next time.

    (3)

  • Wendy B.

    This is a classy restaurant that apparently has multiple locations, and boasts to be open 24 hrs. We were looking for a great breakfast to start our day before boarding a ship for our Alaskan cruise, and discovered this place, just down the street from our happy accomodations at the Hilton in SeaTac. I highly recommend ordering the Dungeness crab shrimp cheddar melt! There is a cheese sauce and melted cheddar covering shredded crab meat and bay shrimp over a toasted english muffin. You will need a spoon...this dish is wonderful-lick-the-plate delicious. Enough calories to feed an entire 3rd world nation. Splitting this dish helped diminish the guilt factor, and there was plenty even so. Service was great and you can count on good strong coffee. Hey, after all, this is Seattle where coffee is King. And yes, it is pricy. But I would do it again.

    (4)

  • Denise H.

    I have been dining here since I was a teenager and have always had great dining experiences at 13 Coins. I am never disappointed by the breakfast choices and perfect hash browns. I can't pick a favorite because it is all good. I love the relish tray and bread they bring out before your meal. Sandwiches and burgers are huge, large serving of fries comes your meal. Even sitting at the counter is a fun experience if there is a wait for a table. No matter what you eat it is always fun to share a hot fudge sundae on your way out. If I could change one thing it would be that the band wasn't so loud in the bar area. They could turn that down a little and you might be able to hear the people you are sitting next to. I hope they never redecorate because the Mad Men ambiance and giant booths are one of the things that keeps me coming back, literally, for decades.

    (5)

  • Leigh F.

    Let me start by saying the location by the airport is much better than the one downtown. I really like this place for what it is. I love the fact that it's open 24-hours a day because sometimes after a night out, Denny's just doesn't cut it. My favorite thing here is the coconut prawns. So good, especially at 3AM. The crab eggs benedict is also wonderful. I thought that they would skimp on the crab, but they most definitely did not. The portions were very generous and it was also buttery and delicious. I've been fortunate enough to have never encountered more than a 5-10 minute wait. The service isn't all that great, but I don't really mind. Everyone is really polite, but it tends to take a long time for someone to notice that your water needs to be refilled or that you're ready for your check. I typically come here in the middle of the night and at that time, I'm not really in a rush to be anywhere.

    (4)

  • Rob M.

    Great Place to eat when you get off the plane in SeaTac!!!! A little pricey.

    (3)

  • David V.

    Good late night food. Close to the airport and great when picking and dropping people off.

    (3)

  • Aimee K.

    One word: Overrated. One of our clients took us to this place for lunch one day. It's expensive to eat there in general (paid $30 for dry Copper River Salmon a few years back at the downtown location) and lunch isn't much of an improvement. I had the veggie sandwich with fries for $12. It was mediocre and the fries were over-salted. We talked about work since we didn't have much to say abut the food which made the dark heavy furnishings even more oppressive. Wouldn't go there again by choice.

    (1)

  • Pablo F.

    We had the Belgian waffle, meatballs, and blackened chicken sandwich. Very slow service. Food is pricey, but ok (not great. Sorry.) It was an ok experience, but probably wouldn't come back.

    (2)

  • Stef S.

    13 Coins' decor is straight out of a 1960s spy flick. I wouldn't even flinch at the sight of Sean Connery (back when he was hot) peeking out from one of the crazy floor-to-ceiling booths. Those are the kinds of booths where you can discuss how to thwart Blofeld, m'dear, and my dinner is exponentially more enjoyable because of that. You know what else makes eating at 13 Coins rule? Eating the food. Their salmon meuniere is the greatest salmon I've ever had in a restaurant. I saw them make it once when I sat at the bar in one of the cushy swiveling chairs. From those barstools, you can see right into the kitchen as they make everything in front of you. It's pretty cool. Anyway, there must have been an entire ice cream scoop's worth of butter going into my salmon meuniere plate. The pasta is buttery, light and delightful, too--it soaks up some of the flavors of the salmon. Paula Deen would've been proud, and I left full and happy as always. Another favorite of mine are the steamed clams--which are no ordinary bucket of clams. They come in a delightful green pesto sauce. It looks like a swamp, but tastes delicious--especially with the clams. They've got the little things down at this location, too. The relish tray (complete with salami!) is wonderful to munch on while you wait for your food. It's a little dish of happiness. The lightly flavored olive oil with the bread is delicious and almost makes me forget that there's butter on the table, too. Service is usually attentive and friendly. This is one of my favorite places to eat in the world and it's located across from the Sea-Tac airport in the bottom floor of an otherwise completely unnoticeable high-rise. Who'd have thought it?

    (5)

  • Edwin W.

    Got the distinct impression I was an inconvient patron. The prices think the place is the Four Seasons. Great potential with the whole retro vibe, but way too pricey for the package.

    (1)

  • marc b.

    Cozy ambiance with the chairs at the bar. Rich French onion soup with a thick layer of cheese and sourdough. Chopchop salad was yummy and we'll tossed, but more iceberg than I care for.

    (4)

  • Jon E.

    Wow, I've heard about 13 coins from several different people who said it's OK, finally my wife and I had dinner there last night. What a disappointment! The atmosphere is nice but the food was something you would expect at a Dennys restaurant at a quarter of the price. I ordered the ribeye steak and what was served was a 1/4" slab of cowboy boot with noodles, a little cheese on top and one salty mushroom. Will not be returning. Dennys restaurant is just a block down the road in SeaTac and I think you will have a better meal at a fraction of the cost

    (1)

  • Michael K.

    I have re-fallen in love with 13 coins. Very few restaurants/bars can win me over on ambiance alone, but something about this place makes it the perfect respite from a day spent in an airplane, and it is very easy to see why it was my dad's favorite place to go when he was in Seattle on business. We arrived early on Saturday evening and sat at the bar while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. The only complaint I have about the whole evening happened in those first few minutes, when we decided to be faux ballers and order scotch instead of beer. The bartender was super friendly and attentive, but when I ordered a scotch with a splash of water, i got a glass entirely full with scotch, water and ice. I'm not the kind of person who sends something back if it's not truly screwed up and good scotch is good scotch, but I think either he or I needs a lesson in scotch terminology (If it's me - then point and laugh - my pride will endure!). At any rate, I'm not mad, just a little disappointed considering the price of the glass. I should mention that the bar/lounge is gorgeous. There are comfy tables and chairs, comfy bar seating, dark and intimate decor. The whole scene is set to relax and take the stress off and it succeeds in an instant. I fully intend on returning one day for a more upscale happy hour. At about 5:30 the rest of our group arrived and we were led down a long corridor with booths on our right and gorgeous leather captains chairs at a bar overlooking the cooking area on our left. Everything about the seating in this area promoted a private, intimate experience. Even the booths had backs that went all the way to the cieling, creating the illusion of a one table private room. Again, relaxation and intimate decor. Well played, 13 Coins. The dining room in the rear was a little more traditional but set up for larger groups that can't comfortably cram into a cozy booth. Our waiter was there immediately with delicious bread, olives, salami and vegetables... I suppose one might call that antipasti but I choose to call it awesome. I think we could have just eaten plate after plate of that and been totally satisfied but I believe that's frowned upon. Anyways - the food: Liver and Onions - For years and years my dad has talked about how good it is and how it's the reason he went to 13 coins, and frankly, the man has good taste, so I went for it. I don't think it is something I'd order again simply out of personal preference, but it was fantastic. More tender than steak, more flavorful than pork... It was an experience, and worth it. Plus, the onions were delicious and there were so many of them and since I currently live with a person who refuses to eat onions, it was nice to overdose on them for a night. I also had the pleasure of a few bites of both chicken and veal parmigiana, a taste of the spaghetti, and the salmon fettucine. Every dish was unique and well prepared, the meats were tender and even though the pieces were gorgeously thin, they were not over-cooked. Even the french onion soup that was ordered looked out of this world, even though I've never actually tried french onion soup (I know). It was an expensive evening but worth it, and I understand fully why my dad loves this place and spent so many tired, travelling nights here. Oh, and our waiter's mustache was wicked.

    (5)

  • J G.

    Still a legendary restaurant, but some of the food choices are a bit heavy by today's healthy standards, my bad for gravitating to those! Sit at the bar, if you want to watch the cooking show, or get a large private booth. The bar use to have live piano music, but we were there this time late Sunday night, so maybe too late?

    (4)

  • Ronny K.

    Flew in late and was recommended to have a great breakfast at night. Brought my 12 year old for a little vacation, and he had the breakfast burrito and I had the crab bennedict...yummy! My hollandaise sauce was perfect, and our server was nice enough to bring my a bit more so my son could try it. Really nice atmosphere and loved the lounge feel...

    (4)

  • Phil H.

    It's a meal, it's a show. Sit in the front row and watch Chef Sean cook your meal. I don't care if you order breakfast, lunch, or dinner....it's all good. I travel to Seattle one week every month, eat at 13 Coins at least twice that week, and been doing that for 26 years. Do the math...over 600 times. That should be enough of a review. Depending on what time you go, ask for Kelly. She is a sweetheart and will tell you what's good and make your visit a special one.

    (4)

  • Roger S.

    Location: easy-to-miss in the back of a glass and concrete mid-rise across from Sea-Tac airport. Love the 24-hour factor without it being a dumpy chain restaurant. Free parking in the lot in front. Ambiance: pleasant dark, muted, clubby finish. Feels very intimate, even though the place is pretty large. It has a row of wing-backed stools at the restaurant counter (something one rarely sees), and a large number of high-backed booths that look large enough to seat 6. There is also a bar area to the left of the entrance/hostess stand, that has a more open layout. A portion of the kitchen is on the other side of the restaurant counter, so you can see them making your food/keep an eye on their cleanliness & food prep practices. Service: gotta echo many of the other Yelper's here: service is slow. Definitely frustrating if you're super hungry or in a hurry. On the upside, the service was also friendly and accurate. Food: my food was well-executed and piping-hot, without being fantastic. Conclusions: I would definitely return here, but not if I was pressed for time. More attentive service would earn 13 Coins an extra star.

    (3)

  • Lesa M.

    Update: This location has been closed by the Health Department for various violations. Figures. kirotv.com/news/news/hea… This is my second bad review for 13 Coins - SeaTac. I had a bad experience with my credit card information being written down and left on the counter for anyone to see or take and posted a bad review. I received a lovely message from Julie apologizing for that happening and encouraging me to give them another try. I work in the building next door and I love the food so I did try them again. I ordered a lunch combo to go on Sunday. I went over and picked it up, again paid with my card. When I check my card a few days later, I find that someone, NOT ME, added a $5.00 tip to my $12.00 tab. Isn't that fraud? I walked over to 13 Coins several days ago to let them know what had happened and asked for a copy of my ticket. The manager took my information and said he would "look into it" and call me back. Has anyone from 13 Coins bothered to call me about the fraudulent charge on my debit card? NOPE. I just went over again. A different manager offered to take my information and "look into it" for me. What a joke. 13 Coins - do you have a policy of adding on your own tips to a customers bill? This was food I came over and picked up. You have literally STOLEN $5.00 from me and none of your managers at the SeaTac location has any concern about what happened OR returning my money. WHAT'S UP 13 COINS??????? Seriously. Lesa C. McCollum

    (1)

  • Eli G.

    Burger #231: It's Not Easy Being Cheesy 13 Coins may be the closest restaurant to SeaTac without being inside the terminal. Since we annoyingly had four hours to kill before our flight, we decided to kill it there. The bar area was cool and empty when we first arrived (it quickly filled up) and we took over a couch/lounge chair area. We spaced out our snacks and drinks over the hours and our server seemed very used to our type of time killing traveler. The fried pickle spears were nice and crisp and not too greasy; yelp.com/biz_photos/jumk… The cheese fries were a big hit, with the saucy gorgonzola cheese sauce being very rich and very tasty; yelp.com/biz_photos/jumk… The gorgonzola cheesecake however was pretty weird throughout and not something I'd get again; yelp.com/biz_photos/jumk… The smoked cheddar burger was a bit much. Covered in shredded cheese, the cheddar overpowered all other flavors. The patty had an okay crust to it but the meat's texture was on the mushy side from being ground too fine. The cooking was another issue; one side was med-rare and the other was med-well, pretty tough to do that ( yelp.com/biz_photos/jumk… ). And lastly, the meat on its own lacked seasoning. yelp.com/biz_photos/jumk… Overall it was an okay experience with a below par burger. I'd be happy to go back should I be stranded in Seattle again.

    (3)

  • Kerri L.

    Yes, it's expensive - but best Monte Cristo I've had since leaving SF! Not nearly the everything-made-from-scratch quality of SF Mama's in Wa Square - but at least it was cooked all the way through (not soggy like so many others) and tasted pretty good. I'd have it again. :) And, conveniently, it was open.... like ALL THE TIME. I love 24 hr restaurants - especially when it's steps above the rest in quality. Yay to not being stuck with Denny's.

    (3)

  • Scott H.

    I am in town for a corporate event and tried this restaurant. It was an excellent experience. Great food, great atmosphere great service. I had the beef ravioli and a Caesar's "side salad". I put side salad in quotes because the thing was huge and it costs 9 bucks (price was not on the menu so I would not have ordered had I known that it was so large and pricey but it tasted great!) The server asked if she could throw some meatballs on top of the ravioli (so obviously there was a charge for it). Since the ravioli was already $16 I said no thank you. When she brought the dish out it had all kinds of meat balls and there was no additional charge on the bill. I am from Atlanta so I love tea. Obviously in the pacific NW they did not have sweet tea but I took a gamble and ordered unsweet tea. Usually once you get out of the Southeastern US all tea is terrible. However, theirs was pretty solid. All in all this was a great experience and I would highly recommend the place. In fact, I will probably go back again before my flight back in a couple of days. Some of my coworkers went on a different night and said they had a great time getting their drink on and their dance on in the bar/lounge part but I cannot attest to it myself. I actually sat on the restaurant side. All in all this was a great experience and I would highly recommend the place. In fact, I will probably go back again before my flight back in a couple of days.

    (5)

  • Sierra F.

    Salmon was undercooked and the pasta was over cooked. The staff were nice and the place was nice as well

    (2)

  • Cherie M.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants, but my last visit was not as great as previous visits. I was excited to take my dad there on the last night of his visit in Seattle. My dad ordered breakfast and when it arrived the manager said he burned his toast and was making more. My dad was nearly done with his meal before his toast arrived...but that was only after he tracked someone down to ask them to bring it. I had the pesto clams, which are my favorite and ordered a glass of wine to go with them.....the bill arrived on the table before my wine, and I was practically finished with my meal when the waiter remembered to bring the wine. My 3 year old's grilled cheese meal was close to $10 and $3 for apple juice...a little over priced for a meal that most toddlers don't even finish. Our server was Clay, and he was not very attentive and seemed to disappear for very long periods of time, especially when we were looking for him to bring our items. Will I go back, yes....I love 13 coins but their service really needs some help. I know they get busy, but their staff should be better trained for busy times or they need to bring in more staff to accommodate busy times. I am just disappointed that my dad's first visit there was less than great.

    (3)

  • Brandon S.

    I am quite impressed by this place. Every experience has been pretty good. The food is tasty and you get great portions. The last few times I have gone to the breakfast menu for lunch. Most recently I ordered the Hot Sausage Pepper Jack Omelette. It was great. The sausage was excellent. It had great flavor and a little kick. The pepper jack cheese added some great flavor as well. I have tried salads and sandwhichs as well. I have yet to be disappointed by any of it. The have the most original bar stools I have ever seen. I also like the tall walled booths.

    (4)

  • Jolene R.

    I used to really love this place, a swank late night spot. However, this is strike 4 now. Rude bartender with weak drinks, and poorly cooked food today. This was about the same as the last 3 times. The menu is the same old thing, over priced and no inovation. My husband and I decided they lost our business for good. Too many great places in the area that make us feel welcome rather than a bother.

    (1)

  • Ninette C.

    I came here for brunch with a friend. I had heard good things about the Seattle location and knew they were featured on Food Network so off we went. This place is 24 hours and the first thing I noticed was that it seemed like it was always nighttime in here. It was so dark and dreary! the booths were dark colored and almost to the ceiling. The windows were tinted and the lighting dim. The booth she tried to lead me to was windowless and so I asked to sit in the booth-less lounge. Real chairs were better but I still sat next to a gloomy-looking window. It seemed like the kind of place people would make weird deals at at 6am in movies. I noticed the menu was very vast in selections and price. The seafood items sometimes went up to double the cost! I had a mexi scramble as Earl Grey tea, both of which were fine. My portion was huge. The service here was good. Nice waitress. Even though nothing was bad, I just couldn't get over how depressing looking the restaurant was. Sorry :(

    (3)

  • Amy V.

    BEST seafood omelette I've ever had! My boyfriend got the smoked salmon Benedict and it was delicious too! Were In town visiting and I'm so glad we found this place! It's very nice and not at all like your typical 24 hour diner. I love that the kitchen is open, so you know it's clean. The chairs at the counter are like thrones too which is a fun touch. Our server was wonderful and the manager (I assume) was by a couple times making sure everything was perfect. We will definitely come back before we leave.

    (5)

  • Gina T.

    Beautiful place for a late night meal. Super huge booths that make me really just wanna fall asleep; it's 24 hours so I wonder when they would kick you out if they caught you sleeping. I got the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. As a connoisseur of eggs benny, I know how poached eggs are supposed to taste. Their eggs benny was undercooked, leaving runny egg whites. The smoked salmon was also way too salty and overpowered the eggs. Just was not good. The calamari appetizer was good though. But you can't really mess up deep frying and mayo-based dip.

    (3)

  • Stan W.

    They were our of all dishes with crab or clams so no clam chowder at 11:30 am on a Friday. 2 new line cooks training so I was warned that there was a half hour delay for any hot food. Unfortunately the kitchen is having problems. Pan fried oysters were good along with the fresh cole slaw.

    (3)

  • Parker P.

    Nicely prepared food with great service. Yes, it is a bit expensive but hey - this is in Seattle!! The booths are neat, like a step back in time.....creates a quiet, cozy seating area. Try the chicken parmesan.....the cheesecake, prepared in house, is wonderful - light, tasty with bits of pineapple for an unusual twist.

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    Having never been to 13 coins, reading the menu prior to going I was anticipating a great dining experience with excellent food. We met our party in the lounge which was open and inviting yet packed for the Seahawks home opener. The waitress was prompt with getting us moved to the dining room for dinner. The dining room is seriously outdated and smells musty. Our waiter was relatively pleasant but seemed frazzled. The cocktails were tasty and the menu is quite large. I was recommended "The Believer" which is their chicken parmesan. When it was placed in front of me I wanted to run out the door! The ugliest plate of food I've ever seen. Under seasoned, just gross and WAY over priced. Their chicken fried steak in fact turned out to be a chicken fried slice of HAM? With a chipped ham gravy? The French onion soup was nothing more than a bowl of melted cheese. Overall not the greatest.

    (2)

  • Chris H.

    It's not the newest or latest restaurant by style, decor or menu. What it is, is consistently fantastic food served surprisingly quickly (sit at the counter and watch the speed at which they perform in the kitchen!). I've been coming here as long as I can remember. Was a regular hangout for my grandfather and I when I was a kid. Food is always fast, always right, always predictable. Open 24 hours, yep, makes it even better. Late night craving for the best chicken parm in the world, yep it can happen. Breakfast at 4 am before an early flight, yep. Really, it's just good solid food, more than ample portions, always a personal favorite!

    (5)

  • M M J.

    Really? $37 for the smallest piece of pan seared halibut, some spaghetti noodles with asparagus. Its a nice place, the service was good and they had a 1-man band performing (average at best). It's very near the airport so it felt to me like a tourist money grab. If you don't mind paying for very over-priced but good food. This is your place. I would never go back

    (2)

  • Bill W.

    Not what it used to be. It has been a few years since I was here last and it's definitely not what it used to be. The atmosphere hasn't changed a bit and the service is still good but the quality of the food is about half as good. When I go to a place like the 13 Coins I expect it to be better than I can make myself at home. The Relish Tray they bring out is still pretty good. Some olives, salami and a pepper or two. The bread. It is now a bread that looks better than it tastes. It looks like it. Has a nice crispy crust but instead it's tough and chewy. Put enough butter on it, and they do give you enough butter and it might be good. Problem is I can no longer eat butter. Dipped in enough Au Jus and it was OK. Then I normally order the 13 Coin version of a Philly Cheese Steak. This steak is pretty much about 1/3 thick cuts of New York Steak. Smothered in Cheese, Onions and Peppers on a nice crusty French loaf. Not anymore. Now it's just a French Dip with a slice of cheese and some onions and peppers with Au Jus. Since I have to get it sans fromage it's nothing but a French Dip. The Fries used to be Fresh Cut. Now they are not. They don't have the soft chewy interior of a fresh cut fry. Now they are dry and crunchy. Now, is it better than Denny's you ask. Well yes it is. Is it more expensive? Well yes it is. Would I eat at Denny's instead. No. If I want a French Dip and am stuck at the hotel down the block I will still go to the 13 Coins. Except maybe next time I will take a chance on the Thai place across the street. The reviews are really mixed here on yelp so I might wait for lunchtime to check it out when hey have a special. I hate spending $20 like I did tonight at the Coins but when you don't have a car and can't get to Al's for a real cheese steak what's a person to do.

    (3)

  • Jeff R.

    Yes, I am a BIG fan of the 13 Coins. Open 24 hours, they specialize in presentation cooking. Sit at the "bar" and watch the chefs prepare your meal. Its quite a show. My favorite dish anytime, day or night, is the Italian Sausage and Pepper Cheese Omelet. If you are low carb ask them to delete the hash browns and they'll cut up a fresh tomato. Your meal is preceded by bread and oil, and a cold plate with salami and veggies as a free appetizer. The booths are roomy and comfortable. Even the chairs at the bar are high backed wing style swiveling seats that afford a modicum of privacy. When you dine with a friend, angle the seat toward each other and they add a sense of intimacy. On airport row in SEA, you can't go wrong with the 13 Coins.

    (4)

  • Jay H.

    I've eaten here a few times over the last few years aaaaaand... I can't think of a better place to eat at 3am. I usually get a steak here and they've always been served how I ordered/expected them to be. I enjoy the bread, meat and peppercinis they bring out to the table after seating. I've never had to wait for a seat but I've also never been here during "normal hours". Every visit for me has been in the very late night or early morning depending on your perspective. I'm sure I'll find myself here the next time I find myself hungry and in the SeaTac area when everything else other than Taco Bell is closed... and maybe I'll grab some Taco Bell on the way home afterwards. Who knows?!

    (4)

  • D D.

    Great food, great service. Fancy Denny's. Where else can you get Steak and lobster 24/7 and or Breakfast 24/7. Ask for Bobbie/Jo

    (5)

  • Alisia T.

    This place was dry convenient when it came to having a good breakfast close to the airport. I got the Greek omelet and my friend got the veggie omelet. They were very willing to accommodate to my picky requests (egg whites, cheese on the side, and dry toast). When I wanted to substitute the hash browns for a side of fruit, it was stated that there would be an up charge, which was fine. The omelet overall was good. I usually don't like when the ingredients are cooked and then placed inside of the eggs (like a taco). The vegetables were a cooked too much for my preference, they were brown in color. Our waitress was great, she checked in with our food but didn't check in so much that it was annoying to me. Upon receiving the bill we were surprised that it was almost $40 for just two of us (we didn't order drinks). Come to find out, the up charge for the fruit must have been almost $5! For only about 3 oz. of fruit, which I thought was ridiculous. Which I couldn't eat a majority of it because I have a mild allergy to melon and cantaloupe. Next time I'll just pass on the hash browns and substitution all together.

    (2)

  • Matias S.

    Super friendly staff. The coke flow was non-stop. I had the New York steak and egg, it was delicious. I asked for bread and I received toasts they did not charge me for them (I'm not sure if they were complimentary or simply lucked out) my son got spaghetti with meat sauce, I loved it and so did he. My wife got biscuit and gravy, she did not like it so much. The atmosphere was great! If lived in the area I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Tami H.

    I come here about every 2 weeks for breakfast and mimosas with the loved ones. My past experiences have been great. The last time I came here though, which was was Sunday the 8th (the day before my birthday) the greeter was obviously not in the mood to greet anyone. If your going to put a happy, smiley, peppy person at the entrance to make people feel welcome, make sure they are in fact all of those things. I don't want some rude, slouchy, hungover grump putting a damper on my bright and shiny morning! Just something to think about 13 coins! You almost lost a loyal customer!

    (3)

  • Judy D.

    13 Coins is always top-notch. The menu is extensive, which can be the downfall of many restaurants, but is a bonus here. Their 80+ years of experience has refined their menu selections to all winners. The food is exceptional, and diverse, and the service is always professional, knowledgable and personable. At our most recent visit, Kelly was a rock star, and deserves special mention. We always have our favorite dishes at 13 coins, but at Kelly's suggestion, we tried several different items, and we were delighted. We shared the Pesto Clams and Farmer Fries to start, then superb Spinach salads and the best French Onion Soup you will find anywhere. Entrees were New York Steak, the Pasta Supreme (with Lobster, Crab, tomato, mushroom and cream sauce) and the 13 Coins twist on Parmesan Chicken, called "The Believer" (served with both a flavorful Marinara AND a cream sauce). Everything was stellar. Served hot, perfectly cooked, nicely presented, and OMG delicious! I will never want Chicken Parmesan at any other restaurant, and will prepare it a la 13 Coins at home from now on! It's always a treat to dine at 13 Coins. We can't wait to return- and when we do, we will always ask to be seated in Kelly's section! She is really a superstar among servers.

    (5)

  • Giovanna F.

    When its late and you're hungry, its good to know that there's an alternative to Jack in the Box. This ain't no Denny's. They are open all the time and they are located right next to SEATAC. They have a huge menu to satisfy your cravings from breakfast to seafood linguine. I really dig the masculine, cigar bar atmosphere. I flew in on a late flight and I slid right into one of the 13 Coins booths to enjoy a steak sandwich. Lots of sliced steak and peppers piled high on a butter toasted sourdough roll. Mmmm...I was happy with the bread alone. Served w/steak fries and a side of jus. They also serve complimentary bread with a medley of olives, salami, and pepperoncini. The only negative I have is for the one time I ordered the Fish and Chips. It was literally the most disgusting, undercooked, soggy, oily, fish I've had. Blech!! It was the Sunday special that wasn't so special. I wasted $18 on that. Pretty disappointed considering they cooked it in front of me (sat at the bar). I'll stay away from anything fried but will be back to try some of that Italian pasta.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Love this place! Great atmosphere! Sit on the bar. Lol.

    (5)

  • Vickie J.

    Went there on valentines day. Service was terrible. I used to enjoy the 13 coins but it seems they don't make an effort to provide good service. The waitress just outright ignored us for 20 minutes. She could have said the wee extremely busy but I have never been ignored for 20 minutes at any restaurant and I don't intend to start. I will never go back and u will pass this on to anyone I know who is going to visit Seattle.

    (1)

  • Joy S.

    The only reasons i go here are the defining points that make me choose spending at least $10 more than what i would otherwise at one of my other 24-hour choices at those odd hours of the a.m. But they keep me coming back since the day i first popped a butter-drenched snail into my mouth as a kid, while bouncing up and down in my big private booth. A) The escargot. It's $15, which makes a decent meal for a non-starving person (without a cholesterol-guilty conscience) who won't waste all the creamy, mushroomy butter that pools in and around each of the 6 snail-cradling depressions in the bubbling-hot escargot dish. Little bread slices surround bottom plate for mopping it all up. Yes, ALL OF IT. Tender mushroom pieces are scattered all over. You can use your table bread to get at that extra butter, don't worry. The snails are better than oysters. Trust me. Or don't, you pansy. B) The booths. Why would you sit in the lounge/bar? If these things had curtains i would be in heaven. The counter is fun to sit at, too, but i get too ADD'd out when i'm up there sometimes (better if i was eating alone). C) The french onion soup. Well, i had one off-day on this where the cheese "on top" consumed almost my entire bowl of soup, and i ended up chewing through a fistful of belt-widening cheese to get to my super-healthy puddle of buttered onion liquid at the bottom. So i might try requesting less cheese out of fear from last time. But when they get this right, it's slurpy, caramelized perfection. D) Free snacks. Sometimes i get mad inside when the little tomatoes are less than Botox-smooth, but the antipasto plate that comes out always gives me something to look forward to. Except a pickle. You don't get a pickle any more...or did i ever? I feel like i did. E) Service. In my experience, i have always been treated exactly how i feel when i go there: excited to be going out to eat at a weird hour but not wanting to be looked at funny for it (not on crack or hiding from the FBI), having my extras taken care of without having to embarrass myself to ask (Splenda for coffee, something heated up, more bread, a straw, whatever), and just an enthusiasm for and feedback on my menu questions without getting snippy. I like the lady with the short blonde hair that served my friend Kim and i the past two times. She isn't gushingly nice but treated us with a genuine familiarity, upbeat hospitality, and openness....no rush to high-tail it out of there, either. I've had some other things on the menu, but i just want to write about the escargot and soup for now, because they are the two defining menu items for me. It's not the cheapest late-night/early morning option when you have Beth's, Sherry's, The Five Point, etc...but it has that get-out-of-the-rain-and-hang-up-your-hat feeling to it - even if you do have to cough up a little extra change for the luxury. And if i am going to squeeze my dimes and nickles right, i'm not going to order something that i can get anywhere else (hence the garden pests). Oh, and the blonde-haired server (i think she probably is the owner, too) even filled up my empty coffee commuter cup with coffee before i left, since i only got a couple cups out of my order. What a woman! *joy (3 stars is in part due to lack of overall menu experience and my limited frequent-ability on account of an insufficient salary)

    (3)

  • Anna T.

    My dad had came to visit me during a business trip and since he was staying in a hotel down the street we decided to hit up the 13 coins. Holy hell this was one of the more classier restaurants around seatac, it was absolutely beautiful. From the chandeliers to the seating and tables, everything looked ravishing. We were not expecting that, coming in with sweatpants and a hoodie thinking it was some regular ol' diner connected to a random building near the airport. We came in during the early morning and I guess this place was good for its breakfast, because that's all that everyone was getting..which makes sense. And they weren't decked out in suit and ties either! Making less awkward to scrub. The breakfast menu was rather affordable, but the dinner menu was extremely pricey. My dad being a chef, wanted to get steak for the both of us for breakfast. We ordered the filet mignon with a side of veggies and complimentary garlic bread, which was delicious. The steak was good but it wasn't special. I could've had it the same in my kitchen for 25 dollars less. I wish I got breakfast instead man! In a snazzy place like this, you'd think that the service was phenomenal but ehhh. It was good don't get me wrong, they were nice and patient but I expected more. It was kinda like a get in and get out deal. I love how they designed the tables with 13 vintages coins, very interesting to look at while you wait for your food.

    (3)

  • Doug S.

    I've been going to Thirteen Coins for 45 years...back when the only 2 restaurants were located in Anchorage and Seattle on Denny. Been going to the SeaTac location since it opened some 30 years ago. Sunday , December 28th my wife and I have finally had it! Fairly busy, about 11:00 AM. Ordered my usual, the seafood frittata, (priced @ $23.95...WTF???? THAT'S $30 W/TIP FOR BREAKFAST FOR ONE!!!) My wife ordered 1/2 & 1/2 spaghetti and ravioli (priced similarly high). Seemed like a long time for our for our food to come. Soon found out why. They had put both in the oven and forgotten they were there. Both came way over done and dry. We were extremely hungry upon arrival and by now were ravenous even though DJ had brought antipasto and bread earlier. When he inquired how our meal was going we told him both were overdone DJ replied "Sorry" and walked away. Shame on you DJ!!!! When he asked if my wife would like to take her leftovers (there was 75% of her food left) she again said "no, it was overcooked". No comment. Now, DJ has waited on us literally dozens of time and I'm not trying to bad mouth him, but the cook should never have sent the food out and DJ should have never served it like that. I'm not a union fan by any means, but since the Coins went non-union several years ago the food has gone way down hill while the prices go up literally each time I return. The only reason I will ever go back is to see my pal Pugit who works in the PM. I've known him for damn near 50 years. Sorry Coins, I'm done! Doug and Kathy

    (1)

  • Sandie L.

    Have you ever wanted to order a dish that was NOT on the menu? It happens to me all the time, and yes, I do try to order it. I got lucky here... I was craving a grilled cheese tomato onion sandwich, and I got it! Great service!!! I love that! Our waitress was very helpful, friendly, and accomodating. I also love the "old school" feel of its high leather booths/swivel bar stools and rolly chairs in the lounge... very classy!

    (5)

  • Jacquie C.

    Be very, very careful here when ordering food if you're a celiac. They say they are gluten free friendly I beg to differ, unimpressed and now sick too!

    (1)

  • Jackie M.

    I was staying at Sea Tac one night last week because I had an early morning flight, and was so excited to try this place. A friend that lived near by met me there, another person that had been here and said it was great. I arrived early and the place definately had a classy feel. Because it was supposed to be so great, we decided to order a new york steak dinner and a lb of king crab dinner and split it the two. So excited for my dinner to come, I was extremely disappointed when she brought the plates. It was nice that they split the dinners on a plate each, but what I was seeing was like what I would expect to see at a truck stop. The steak was small (which is OK because it was a 1/2 steack, thin (maybe a 1/2 inch thick) and well over done from the medium steak that we ordered. We each recieve about 1.5 of the smallest crab legs that I had ever seen and they too were over done. The side was simply spagetti noodles with butter and maybe a little cheese. The steak went back, and when we questioned our waitress about the crab (who was very nice, I'd have to say), she assured us, that was a 1/2 lb each. Now I suppose I could have just left without writing a review, but with a couple glasses of wine each, the bill was around $100 which was completely and utterly WAY overprice for what I received. I left there wondering if it was the economy because I had heard rave review and was so excited to try 13 coins. Am I missing something?

    (1)

  • rich m.

    I came here when I was 13 years old with my dad....and I remember it fondly. I went back there again years later and the place still looked the same. I went there in September 2012 at the same Sea Tac location and it was like coming home to an old friend. The waitress was kind and efficient. The food was good...not great. Portions were good, service was prompt, and the atmosphere was ideal. Not five star dining...but considering what they do, where they do it, and the hours they keep, this is a pretty good find.

    (4)

  • Kurt M.

    Unbelievable poor food and service. After an hour waiting after our appetizer my 13 Coins Ruben arrived greasy, barely warm and without sour kraut. It took another 10 minutes to flag our waiter who earlier spilled water all over me and never even apologized. They did offer to make me a new my sandwich which I declined for I did not want to wait another hour but it was taken off our more than $50 meal

    (1)

  • Andrew Y.

    Wide menu selection. Somewhat busy when I came in and had a short wait to order food, but when I ordered it (cheese omelette), it tasted great! So far it's the only menu item I've tried, but I will be trying other menu items in the future.

    (4)

  • L. L.

    My all time favorite place to go. All the food is expertly prepared and served with class. Not over priced based on quality and servings. Dean Martin would approve.

    (5)

  • Robel A.

    Its a nice, cozy place. Love the ambiance variety and the service.

    (5)

  • Daren D.

    Nice, laidback, chill, lounge atmosphere---especially at night. I was scoping out possible new dives for my go-to meal inbetween shifts Fri-Sat; I was tired of Denny's, Gregory's down the street had a full parking lot, then I thought, hm, I just drove by 13 Coins, I'mma try that. So, I turn the car around and luckily there's even a few open slots out front... enter... ...ooo, this place is retro-neat! I totally dig this winded-back retro look. I turned left upon walking in to the lounge/bar area and was seated within coin-flicking distance of the piano and under a flatscreen. There's a dude jammin' some smooth stuff on the piano and guitar. A gentleman came on and sang some motown and jazz. Apparently, they knew a couple regulars as they'd blend in friendly conversation every so often. Crowd was generally middle-age to senior that night, but some younger were spotted, too... didn't matter, though, 'cuz it's how you enjoy your time, not by who's there. =P They had some funny stories---dude, this one guy mentioned STUFFED SPAM for Thanksgiving... who eats STUFFED SPAM!? lol, I had a laugh when that was blurted out. Mercedes, my waitress, was nice. I ordered the philly sandwich with fries and au jus, which came with antipasto (didn't finish it) and sourdough bread with butter... it was pretty good... although, I was surprised the bread came out cold, to which I asked her about this and she replied it always comes out cold (what?!). Who eats cold bread with butter? I requested it get warmed. Ok. A bit long of a wait getting it warmed bread back. I think I found my 3rd late nite dive between shifts.

    (4)

  • Donna Lee S.

    Our party of 4 went there Friday night. Arrived at 7:15 and since party was too small to take a reservation we had about a 25 minute wait - not bad at all. Sat at the bar and bartender was great and had a glass of wine then got our table. Service was fine but I order the petite filet mignon and it came with basically spaghetti that had no flavor. So for $37 I got a small average steak and plain pasta - way too over priced - didn't even get vegetables with it. I definitely won't be going back as too pricey for what you get!

    (2)

  • Donna B.

    I have been here twice and have only ordered the Dungeness crab eggs benedict. Both times I was not disappointed. The benedict came out hot, the combination of hollandaise sauce to crab - egg ratio was precise. I wasn't impressed with the hash browns, they don't ever come out crisp like most hash browns I have ever had. Our food orders took about 1/2 hour to come out both times. When you are starving, that doesn't impress. Anyway, I really only come here for the Crab eggs benedict, I suppose the menu is a bit pricey for all thier other items. I can justify paying a little more for crab but until I find another place that can make a delicious crab eggs benedict I will be returning here for the time being.

    (4)

  • Joe D.

    This place is one of the few places near the airport that is decent. Plus, they serve breakfast and are open late as well. Not too shabby. Had the eggs and bone-in ham with hashbrowns and coffee. Not unbelievable but good. Been here a few times over the years and it's pretty consistent. The decor is interesting too. In a bind for some grub, check it out near Seatac.

    (3)

  • Jeff C.

    "Welcome to 13 Coins! Can I interest you in some overpriced average tasting food served at a snails pace!? Right this way please." Man, back in my college days this was the place to go... 24 hours a day! Now everything is just $24 a plate! What has happened to Coins? OK, so we start with an order of Crab Cakes... 2 of 'em the size of an 1890's SILVER DOLLAR for what ... 17 silver dollars? Yeah ,they tasted good but no value to that plate! Moving on we have 4 Coconut Prawns for $16 - no, not 4 ORDERS but 4 PRAWNS for $16! What the hell! No taste surprise either, just price shock. Then the 13 Coins Spinach Salad arrived - so gooey/gloppy that it should be eaten with a spoon. Hello in the kitchen - anyone out there? Ah, the Rib Eye Steak! ... about 6 ounces with a "eh, just OK" taste for ... WHAT? - $39 ! Maybe at El Goucho or Daniel's Broiler BUT not here! And who was the Coin's kitchen magician who had the bright idea to pair up that steak with a steaming pile of PASTA tossed with some butter & Parm ? Gimme some form of a potato with my fire grilled steak please ! SHEESH - By the time 3 of us departed 2 HOURS LATER we were $165 lighter. Could've gone to Canlis... OR SeaTacs BEST KEPT SECRET... The Cedarbrook Lodge! $165 would have gone a whole lot further there. Check that place out, People! Time for my meds...

    (2)

  • Kimberly J.

    I recently visited the Seattle area and had the opportunity to visit 13 Coins two times. Once we ate late night "snacks" in a lovely warm, romantic booth. The second time was a lovely table in the bar, where we had a full dinner. Each time the service was impeccable, the wine was fabulous, and the food was superb. It truly is a diamond in a rough-exterior appearance. I will be visiting Seattle area monthly and will make 13 Coins a tradition for sure!

    (5)

  • James H.

    Great Food if you like Tuna you have to have the Ahi Tuna! Just be carefull of the Wasabi it got me good a caouple of times!

    (5)

  • Ron S.

    Came here for dinner before picking up people at the airport. I had their prime rib Friday special. Prime rib was excellent but the sides were awful. I am not a chef but I know good or bad food, and I could prepare and cook the sides better. There was broccoli that was one huge piece with no seasoning it seemed like at all. Nice and crisp but I asked the waitress how to eat it. The mashed potatoes were awful too-looked like applesauce with hard chunks inside and again a seasoning issue. I wanted Prime rib without this other useless food.

    (2)

  • Al M.

    This place is awesome. Expensive, but awesome. It is extremely close to Sea-Tac airport, and I've never been in such a good restaurant so close to an airport. The seating is comfortable and dark leather, it's seriously beautiful. Even the counter 'stools' are essentially easy chairs on swivels. It really looks like it could be dropped into a Mad Men episode with no problems. The food is also quite good, if very heavy. Their entire menu is cream and butter heavy, so order accordingly if that matters to you. Even so, it's very good food, with great service. It is my new must-visit place when I drive up to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Robert P.

    In the past, If I had a long layover in Seattle I would enjoy walking across the street and garbing something to eat at Thirteen Coins. My last experience (May 14, 2012) was rather disappointing. Thirteen Coins use to serve a very good eggs benedict. This time the Hollandaise sauce tasted like it was straight out of a can and lightly warmed in a microwave. The Canadian bacon was really salty and the poached eggs were overcooked. Their prices are still high as if you are getting a premium meal. Unfortunately Denny's will consistently serve a better breakfast than what I experienced here recently. Maybe the cook was having a bad day, I don't know but it is really disappointing to have one of my go-to restaurant's fall off my list.

    (1)

  • Alfred F.

    Fanciest 24-hr diner I've ever seen, that's for sure. Good spot for breakfast before an early flight or dinner after a late night flight.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    My wife and I make a point to stop here whenever we are down near Seatac. The food is good - but it's the atmosphere that really makes this place. VERY high backed booths, big archvillan-style chairs at the bar make for a romantic date or an enclosed meal with friends. We've tried everything from the ruben to the french onion soup. Pancakes to french dip - alfredo to monte cristo. Everything is 'decent'. Again, it's not the food that makes this place - it's the ambiance. Don't get me wrong, the food is very good, especially for a location so close to an airport, but it's nothing to write home about. There is another location in the U district, and we have found it to be less crowded - but perhaps for a reason. The two times we have been there, the food was noticeably subpar compared to this location. So - if you are down in Seatac for the night, this is a good place to grab some grub!

    (4)

  • Nathan R.

    I was totally AMAZED by 13 coins! It is a 24 hour restaurant, so right off the bat, you expect the bar crowd. Not here, this place is a fairly fancy restaurant (so budget accordingly) But the negative points end there! They have an extremely versatile menu here. If you can think of it, they probably have it. While the prices are high, they start you off with an entire basket of gourmet bread and a nice little tray of meats and veggies to go with it. I ordered the spaghetti/ravioli (no upcharge for meatballs) The atmosphere is unbeatable, and the skilled chefs cook your meal in front of you, the service was fantastic. Bring your appetite, because they serve meals of epic proportions! This place totally decimates all other late night dining experiences I have ever had, and I have had A LOT!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Great place to eat at when going to the airport, on a long layover, or for late night. Food is always good and fresh. You can see them cook. I'm partial to sitting at the counter to watch.

    (4)

  • David E.

    Finally had a chance to try out 13 Coins and it did not disappoint. I went for an early breakfast so there was no wait at all and the service was great even as early as it was I felt we had a very good server including having him make a great bloody Mary. My mexi scramble was very good along with some very good hash browns. I am definitely going to come back for dinner or even happy hour

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    After this evening at 13 Coins, I will no longer call myself a patron. The service was disappointingly slow, the food took an unbelievably long time to come out, and the manager was not sincere in her approach. After we were seated, it took almost ten minutes to even be greeted by our waitress, who had obviously been overseated. We were able to order right when our waitress finally did greet us, since we had so much time to look over the menu. It took about fifteen minutes for the starter salad to come out... which was around the same time that the wine came out... and it took about one hour (from the time we placed our order to the time we received our food) before we received our cold entrees. The food is usually pleasing here, but tonight it was the exact opposite. The spinach salad (which costs $17) was wilted and it had obviously been sitting out for a while. The cheeseburger was cold and the cheese wasn't even slightly melted. Also, it was American cheese. You would think that if you are paying $13 for a burger, that you would at least have been given an option for another kind of cheese. This restaurant is more upscale than Red Robin, and even there you are offered options for cheese and it always comes melted. There was nothing special about the chicken picatta either. When the server asked how everything was, we told her it wasn't the experience we are used to having and she said that she would get her manager to come over, which was nice of her. The manager did not seem to care about how unsatisfied we were. She gave excuses saying that they were really busy and that the food wasn't cold because they ran it as soon as it came up. She offered to buy dessert or give us a coupon but did not seem sincere. It was 6:30 on a Wednesday when they got their rush, which is a typical time for the rush to begin, so I was really turned off when she told us that tonight was so busy and made other excuses. This was my last visit to 13 coins. I have worked in this industry for years and if there is one thing I know, the customer is always right. Tonight, I did not feel like the manager handled the situation in an appropriate way by making excuses, and for that, I will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Kayli T.

    The Bucket of Clams was delicious! I also got the mushroom omelette...wasn't INCREDIBLE, but was pretty good. Definitely had a fun, suave vibe to the place!

    (4)

  • Miki S.

    Went in for some dinner after work. The place wasnt crowded but the waiters seemed a bit overwhelmed. I had to ask for a wine menu twice from two different waiters and after waiting about 15 minutes I walked up to the bar to get one myself. The steamed clams were amazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The prices seem reasonable considering how huge the portions are. Plates are definitely shareable. I will be back next time i am in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Shelby W.

    I came here with a couple of friends for a late night bite. One of the reason I like 13 coins is that it's a 24 hour fine dining establishment. You should also be ready to pay fine dining prices. When you walk in it has that "Private Club" type of atmosphere. The give you bread, butter and a veggie/salami starter before your entree comes out. The bread and salami are pretty good. I had the Blackened Chicken Sandwich. It was very flavorful and moist. There were some type of cajun spices used to season the chicken. I will definitely be back and probably soon.

    (4)

  • Ambrosia R.

    Ultimately this was really more an "enh, it was okay" than an "A-OK" experience, but I have friends who love this place so I'll round it up to three stars for their sake. What with said friends who either live in or visit the Seattle area regularly, I'd heard about this place a number of times; most folks were pretty positive on it. For some reason (probably the "24-hour Dining" sign) I'd gotten the impression it was a diner, maybe a slightly nicer Denny's. So I was a little surprised when I wandered in in search of a no-fuss dinner and took in the upscale atmosphere, and even more, the prices on the menu. But it had been a long day of traveling and my husband wasn't feeling well, so we decided to try it out. Honestly, I kind of wish we'd held out the extra forty minutes to go somewhere downtown. 13 Coins wasn't an awful experience by any means: the food was decent, the server friendly and enthusiastic and prompt, and the atmosphere certainly nice. But for the price - $100 for the two of us after tax and tip - it was nowhere near what I'd expect from a Seattle restaurant. Ultimately, the food was about on par with Olive Garden for quality. My tortellini-in-hazelnut-cream-sauce especially was just salty and bland - even a pinch of cardamom would've given it more depth. The salad was fresh and attractively presented but not particularly creative. The crab-and-artichoke dip with flatbread was tasty, though, and their drinks were excellent - the lychee-and-mint mojito especially is something I'm planning to try replicating. So if you're just looking for a drink and a snack it might be more worth your time. Still, though, I just can't get over the price - we ordered from the lower end of the menu and still ended up with a three-digit bill. If it had been a $50 or even $60 dinner I'd likely have been far less disappointed. But in Seattle and for this kind of money, there are far, far better options.

    (3)

  • Ham R.

    This place is pricey. The business model is based on the bar service. If you can get past that, you have a competent 24-hour dining option adjacent to Sea-Tac. Our large family group was handled extremely well by the seasoned evening staff. The food was prepared correctly and presented well. There is something on the menu for everyone which is the attraction of the place. The rating is based on the perceived value and expensive dinner check.

    (3)

  • Monique A.

    An unexpected gem! With a name like 13 Coins you picture a saloon type environment or a local diner. This place was elegant from the decor to the delicious food, drinks and service. Their menu and drink options were plentiful. The seafood sauté was excellent and the chocolate chip cookie supreme is a must.

    (4)

  • Lynn C.

    I could eat here every week (probably everyday, but I can resist a little temptation), the food is great, the dim lighting is romantic, and the food is great! The best hashbrowns I've ever eaten! I love this Waffle House meets The Melting Pot experience.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    I never would have expected this quality of food 24hours, but sure enough, there I was having steak and eggs with my rum and coke at 1am. Tastes like freedom!

    (5)

  • Amy T.

    Go for the experience but don't expect a fabulous meal. Ask for the French Onion Soup with extra cheese and you'll be A-OK!

    (3)

  • Alison F.

    This restaurant is located in, what I think is, some type of business building. At first I thought I was in the wrong place. Upon entering you will find the hostess stand and behind the stand it is decorated with an yellow/gold beaded curtain straight out of the 70's. On thetight side of the restaurant there are cozy, private booth-like tables. On the left side there is a large bar area with smaller tables out in the open. We opted for the bar area. We went in the afternoon and although the windows stretch from the ceiling to the floor, they are tinted making the room feel dark. THE FOOD. We both had a basic house salad and split a burger. I don't know if it's Seattle or just our luck but we hadn't had had a fresh, crisp salad since we left San Diego for this trip. The salad was...how can I say this politely...I can't...it was unappetizing....soggy and wilted. However, the burger on french bread made up for it. It wasn't the best burger but I love that they put it on french bread and that sharing one filled us up. I liked the atmosphere and think the Seattlites are lucky to have a place like this to go to late late night rather than the alternative...Denny's.

    (3)

  • Quan H.

    This is one interesting place. Upon entering this establishment, I felt like stepping back in time to a time similar to he show Mad Men. Nice ambience, large high back booths. It made me almost ask for a stiff drink and start smoking a cigarette, but of course it's non smoking and i don't smoke. We were seated near the bar/kitchen area and can hear the chef or manager or whoever is in charge yelling out orders and commands to his staff. Kind of neat if you haven't had that experience. There were so many food options, all good enough. Nothing stood out as amazing, but i did enjoy my time there. If you're heading out to seatac and needed something better than the airport food, this place is definitely worth the extra hour or so.

    (4)

  • Amy F.

    You can never go wrong here. The food is solid. Drinks are solid. The service is solid. You can sit in a cozy booth or up at the counter where you get to watch them cook. This is the most entertaining. The cooks get to joke with you, and each other. If you've never worked as a waiter/ess or in a restaurant kitchen, come watch. It'll give you a whole new respect for how much staff busts their arse.

    (4)

  • Ross H.

    I've been coming here (well, the original location, really) since I was a kid. I try to drop in every time I am in Seattle for a piece of cheesecake. There is no other cheesecake for me. This is the one by which all others are judged and found wanting. This last visit was for a burger, nothing fancy, but very nicely done. I was a little dismayed to find my cheesecake swooshed with some raspberry or strawberry sauce. I should have complained, I'm sure they would have replaced it. But I was in too much of a hurry to inhale it. So I just scraped it off. Yum.

    (5)

  • Tammy C.

    You cannot beat the interior of this 13 Coins for an on-the-down-low mafioso meeting. The dim lighting, the extremely private booths, and tall back chairs at the rail all imply something naughty... sexy... Sinatra-esque... too many martinis and old fashions and Manhattans.. Okay, after you get over the boozy wonderfulness of this place you will remember it is 24 hour dining at some of it's finest just outside of the airport. Two things The Man and I always look forward to: the complimentary antipasto tray and the sourdough round. Sad news: the antipasto tray has diminished in its goodness. Gone were the pickled vegetables of old with only a few fresh veggies as their replacement. Also, no sourdough round!! Boo! The bread we were served was mediocre at best. Even after Paula Deening it up with butter it was still dry. Our meal which we split consisted of: Appetizer: Fried Raviolis (They were good. Good, not knock-my-socks-off great.) Starter salad: Spinach (It came with a creamy dressing, chopped egg, bacon, tomatoes, and a few crutons. We both had healthy sized portions for a split starter salad!) Main course: Chicken Parmigiana with cream sauce. (The sauce was super nom, nom, nom. The spaghetti served on the side was perfect buttery, al dente goodness. Our chicken was good- I was expecting something that looked a little less already breaded with a simple slice of cheese cooked. However, the tastes were there.) We left stuffed and were only out $40 bucks. We are definitely going to make 13 Coins a regular going out spot for us. And don't think I didn't get my naughty on in there! ; )

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    Marginal food quality. Had the steak David filet cooked M Rare and every bite tasted burnt. Waitress was rude and not friendly to a large group that was present. Over priced and not worth it. Look elsewhere before you being your guests here.

    (1)

  • Flora C.

    It have not been to 13 coins for so long. My last vist was the Seattle branch. I enjoyed the Happy Hour here. Most of the food is great here with great environment and services. Farmer's Fries - you can see the oil on the fries... the only thing I like about this fries is ... it is steaming hot. Calamari - Tastless Onion Soup - Good! BBQ Pork - It's wrong to have BBQ Pork in an American restaurant. This is a rip off. Fun Facts: Read about the origin of the restaurant's name.

    (3)

  • Virgil J.

    Great place to have a drink with that special person. Great music and good service all the time.

    (4)

  • Lisa R.

    Pretty cool that this place is 24 hours and within walking distance of the hotel. However, the food was a bust and the service was a mess. Loved the decor - ceiling high booths and rather upscale. I ordered smoked salmon benedict and asked for runny yolks on the eggs. The waitress said it comes that way so I need not ask. When everyone else got their food, I didn't - she said they didn't make the eggs runny. Ha! Then I got the plate, and they weren't poached easy and the Hollandaise drowned the plate. A friend ordered a waffle and was told 5+ minutes later that they were out of waffles. Another friend ordered something with no onions and was told 10 min later than onions are mixed in. Slow to refill drinks too. Not worth it for brunch at least...

    (2)

  • Bob R.

    We should have read more into the remark made by an employee at the Radisson who, when asked how's the food at 13 Coins, remarked "Well, let me put it this way. Their $40 steak is no $40 steak." It turns out their $15 martinis aren't $15 martinis either. They still use those teenie weenie little 1960's martini glasses, the kind no one uses anymore, at least not places serving $15 cocktails. Short pour doesn't begin to describe it. And if I want my martini dirty, I'll say so, thank you. Just because I ordered olives doesn't mean I want olive juice. The bread, served with a carrot, a limp stalk of celery, a pepper and some salami was completely stale. Chewy, tasteless, dry. The $20 chicken dish, if you call less than 3 oz of chicken a chicken dinner, was served with pasta so far beyond al dente that it practically qualified as mush. The sauce was almost too salty to eat. The chicken looked like it had been boiled then tossed into the dish at the last minute. It had no color like you'd expect from a dish that should have been sauteed. The $9 glasses of wine (a fair price for a good wine at a restaurant) compared very favorably with Trader Joe's $3 a bottle Chuck Shaw, thus making the wine also a complete rip off. At least they're consistent with their low standards and high prices at this joint. Absolutely not recommended. Would have been one star but the service was OK.

    (2)

  • Ken D.

    .Arrived about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night..(suggested by hotel) Went to bar area for late night happy hour deals. Nice looking place,moderately busy. Waited well over 5 minutes before the server (head buried in paperwork) said she would be with us in a minute. This is as we were leaving to go to main restaurant. Main hostess was blah and slightly distracted. Got seated with in a minute or so. Drink order was placed right away. Server was Peter..as good a waiter as they come. Friendly, hard working., knowledgeable of the menu and paid just enough attention without hovering. The food was very good. Farmers omelette was as good as it gets. A tad pricey but good sized with quality ingredients. Served in about 5 minutes of ordering. Love the decor and the overall feeling of the place. Just shore up your bar servers and put some life in your hostess...she is the first impression of your restaurant. Wish I lived in Seattle just for this place. Thanks for the good food and dining experience

    (4)

  • Steven O.

    Okay, this place is great. We love coming here every time we come into town before we leave always 13 coins. Our favorite waitress, it's Kelly. She is really awesome and always ,always treats you with a smile and great service. Not to mention the food is just wonderful excellent all the way around recommended to everyone.

    (5)

  • Edwin S.

    Place is literally across from the Seattle airport. Prices are fair and the service is fair. Good solid food 24 hours a day

    (4)

  • Gini A.

    Both the Seattle location and at the airport are great! I have been a Coin's fan since the late 60's and 70's when it was the place to go after the clubs closed.....probably still is but now I catch a meal before or after a flight and still love it not to mention the ambiance is still fun! It's a classic NW venue!

    (5)

  • Andrew A.

    I always visit this place before and after a long flight. Best place ever.

    (4)

  • Clive D.

    What's not to like about this place? I never noticed back when I used to regular there in the 80's, but it's a bit retro in there. I suppose it's because it wasn't retro yet back then. It's one of those places that looks exactly the same as it did thirty years ago. Back then though, it had smoking to lend it a thicker atmosphere. If you breath in real deep, you can still smell that faint hint of mildew and nicotine fossilized into the wood and leather. The bad cologne is still fresh, though. I remember so many times, bellying up to that bar into those comfortable high back chairs, smoking until I gagged, grabbing a pickled babycorn from the antipasto and washing it down with a Chivas Regal. Every once in a while the chef would show off his flaming pan trick and everyone would "Oooooh" and clap. Sort of like Mongolian Grill only different. One thing 13 Coins doesn't have anymore that they used to have back then is the baked brie with raspberry puree on sourdough toastettes. If I ever find the man who discontinued that menu item... Well, he should feel the pain that I feel every time think about it. Their peppercorn steak was good twenty years ago. I haven't had it since then. My standby always has been and always will be the Fettucini Venetia. Big prawns, big scallops, shrimp and mushrooms in an alfredo sauce. Anyone who finishes the entire portion should feel shame. I know I do. More bread, please! For dessert they have a deep-fried ice cream that's a hit and miss, but mostly hit. One order, three or more spoons. The Sea-Tac and the Downtown restaurants have a totally different vibe. They both have the same menu and they both are patronized by pimps and ho's in the late-late night hours. But the Sea-Tac location is to get drunk and have some good food before you go on an airplane. The Downtown location is to go when you're already drunk and want something better than a Dick's burger to throw up when you get home. I'd like to dedicate this long-ass review to Charles... the man. You know who you are.

    (4)

  • Gary P.

    My wife, daughter & I had Sunday breakfast. Although I've eaten here many times when flying into or through Seattle (it's right across the street from the terminal, you can walk here!), I always enjoy it. I suggest that you sit at the counter so you can watch the kitchen at work. The Eggs Benedict were great! The hash browns were good but a bit bland.

    (4)

  • Marina A.

    I love this place, the food is never disappointing and the staff is awesome, my bf and I have been regulars here for 2 years. We used to go maybe 3 times a week but since moving have not been able to go. Never been to the seattle one, all i know is this place is awesome! AND 24 hours!

    (5)

  • Nancy C.

    Girl's Breakfast Club - this is where me and the oldest one met this month (she's 11.........) at 2:30am. She had the Bacon and Eggs - we both agree they have some of the best bacon we've ever had. The eggs benedict was ok - the english muffin, grilled in butter; canadian bacon (excellent); poached egg (fine); hollandaise sauce (to biting and cold). My virgin bloody mary tasted like shrimp juice (yuk). Overall, good. I've been coming here since they opened with my parents and love coming here at the end of a trip. Love there French Onion Soup and the fact that they are open 24/7.

    (4)

  • ymcopeland C.

    While visiting Seattle, September 23, 2013, we dined at 13 Coins. Rosie our server was pleasant, the food was less than mediocre and to make matters worst gnats/fruit flies were swarming. After, a fruit flies/gnats landed in one of our entrees. We asked, "to see a manager," after waiting more than 15 minutes, the Manager Mapp, walked passed our table and said, "they were aware of the problem and were trying to have the matter corrected." The manager stated this, while continuing to walk passed our table, never slowing down and without the courtesy of an introduction. His attitude bothered me, so, the next day, I called, and spoke with the General Manager (Julie). I spoke with Julie, about my concern. She repeated, "they were working on the gnats/fruit flies problem and admitted, she does not always introduce herself, when talking with customers. She agreed to refund my credit card for the meal that the gnats/fruit flies ruined. I am not accustomed to fighting off gnats/fruit flies while dining. The customer care after the fact was noticeable. But, it couldn't overcome the rudeness of the manager or the quality of the food nor the lack of atmosphere.

    (1)

  • Drew R.

    Great entrees and appetizers. Perfect place for many occasions - whether you're in-between flights at SEA/TAC or catching the light rail from downtown Seattle. Great beer selection as well.

    (4)

  • M B.

    Went for breakfast this am. Was seated fairly quick. Waited on fast and food was served quickly as well. Quiet enough we could have an easy conversation I had sausage and cheese omelette with dry wheat toast. Price was fair. Exactly what I would expect from coins.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    Do not judge this book by its cover! I would never have gone in to this place if my friend hadn't taken me here. The food was very good, service was attentive, and drinks were very good. Beware though that top shelf is pricey.

    (5)

  • cynithis s.

    So this isn't the first time I've had issues with this chain. About three months ago at the Seattle location, it took the server 20 min to ask us what we wanted and the manager there was rude as well once we complained. I digress, seeing as my friends and i decided to only go to the seatac location.... Long story short, I ordered the escargo appatizer and half of crab benidict and two drinks. Drinks were great, escargo wasn't all that. But the benidict was good. There was a change of servers and when i got my bill, instead of $7.99 the half benidict was $16.89. Now the full benidict is about $17 or $18 bucks (if that was the case I would.of gotten the full order). So why didn't the first server let me know of the price difference and when I brought it up the second waitress went to the manager, and the manager didn't even come to my table to explain why it couldn't be changed. I'm sitting here now waiting for my card to be charged as we speak and.it took about 7 min for my card to be picked up since I placed it for pick up. I can't understand why the management at both establishments seem to be P*?? Poor. But do know all my friends and associates will not frequent either establishment again .

    (1)

  • Annie W.

    Very tasty dinner in Seattle. I got the Monte Cristo, which very well could have served as both dinner & dessert, but couldn't resist the crispy almond thingy I could see in the fridge cabinet. Everything was perfectly tasty - and I love that they service some protein/veggies (meat, pickle, etc) instead of a bread basket - BRILLIANT! The service was quick and lovely. The ambience is Old Boy's Club (high back leather chairs at the bar), ...but it's got a little sex appeal with the way the light is bent through wooden boxes and the fringe by the booths. Sadly, there's no such sex appeal in the restaurant, as most of the servers are men and most of the people eatting there are also men! That said, a girl would have to be straight-up ovulating to get any small-talk there! It's clearly the best place to eat near the airport.

    (4)

  • Bill N.

    Bread and small ap plate was ready for us before we sat down at the counter. Great old school atmosphere. I can't believe I have never been here. Joe had an awesome cheeseburger and fries. I had a montecristo which was good but I was a little disappointed that the side was jam instead of fries. It was good dipping the sandwich in the jelly though..,

    (4)

  • Leslie R.

    Enjoyed my dinner and made new friends by sitting at the counter. I was dining alone, so having read prior Yelp reviews, headed straight for the counter, which was perfect for me. I could have dined alone but because the people who sat next to me were so nice and fun, I dared to engage in conversation and had a wonderful evening.

    (4)

  • L. J.

    More recently was only my second time having a meal at 13 Coins. Great food and awesome customer service! I had the Belgian Waffle and the single Eggs Benedict. OMG! It was so good. The waiter made sure my group and I were all taken care of throughout our meal. I can't wait to go back to 13 Coins. I have always heard the food is really good and now I know for sure. I recommend their Seafood Omelet or the Belgian Waffle.

    (5)

  • Tammy M.

    Food is quite expensive. I got the spinach omelet. It came with hash browns and a choice of several toast options--I got an English muffin. My partner got a sandwich with pasta salad. Came with a lackluster dill pickle. Portions are HUGE. But food isn't as top quality as I'd expected. I would have only rates 3 stars, however they scored bonus points for fast, friendly service and an awesome bread and veggie/meat dish when we were seated. Veggie dish had peppers, olives, carrots, celery, and slices of salami. Bread was just normal white/Italian baguette.

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    One of my favorite restaurants....I have sent many people here. If you have 3 hours between flights at SEATAC, walk over to 13 Coins!

    (5)

  • Annie E.

    We tried this place a few months ago with my FIL and now it might just be our "when we go to Auburn to visit family Sunday breakfast" place!! The first time I was (at bit) shocked to find out the waffle iron for the waffle I so badly wanted had been left plugged in the night before and was no longer working...I tried the french toast and it was great. I asked for it dry...and dry they were. My BIL wanted his "not dry" and "not dry" they were. They really cooked our food, even french toast, to order!! The second time we went there, last weekend, I decided to try a lunch item because I'd been so impressed by the breakfast food. I ordered the Annie-Standard Club Sandwich with extra crispy bacon...and that is JUST how it came!! The atmosphere is wonferful - very high back booths old school counter chairs! I wish this place was in Portland because we would be able to go there more often!

    (4)

  • Joanna C.

    My husband and I came on a busy Friday night. Since it is a nice restaurant you'd think they'd have fast and friendly service. Food~ The food was good but to spend 30 bucks on a prime rib and end up with a thin, tasteless slab is not what I expected (I've had better in casinos). Husband ordered the calamari steak. That was lovely. Nice and buttery with a tasty sauce :) The Ahi was okay. The veggies looked old and brown on the outside where they cut it... Service~ Our server was informative and refilled our waters when we needed them but we were waiting there for a while after he handed our checks.. Like.. maybe.. 15min?! really. It takes him that long to come back to take the card?!? I mean it was 3am in the morning! We wanted to go home. He couldn't tell that we put on our jackets wanting to leave? ?! Oh and I'm not sure how they work but we didn't get the usual starters like bread and those salami things. Maybe he forgot? I know the last 5 times I've been here, they serve them after we have a seat. Guess "Clay" forgot. Well.. My husband got impatient and just took the bill up to the counter. We still tipped... We left very annoyed because while "Clay" was "getting our bill" he was having a chat with people. So I don't think I will be coming back even though we've eaten here on many occasions. It's too bad. My mom loves this place. The bill was $77 before tip. Gave em 10 bucks. I would've liked to tip the full 15% but after waiting such a long time.. I don't think so.

    (1)

  • Suzanne N.

    Their happy hour isn't that great. The deep fried zuccini was the best thing we ate during happy hour our of the crab & artichoke dip, shrimp cocktail, bread, and calamari. It's overly priced for what you get. Drinks are weak and not really worth me returning. Our waitress was pretty slow for it being slow in the bar. Being so close to the airport, there are many more places you could dine at if you're trying to kill some time. They are open 24 hours, so that's a perk.

    (2)

  • Joe G.

    High price for crap food. Yelp calls this a burger place, it is not. It is a want-a-be throwback to the rat pack with 30 dollar Denny's style steaks. They are lucky they are the only restaurant around the airport. Very disappointing.

    (1)

  • Jessica M.

    I have been coming here for most of my life, which is a number I don't particularly want to admit to. The food has always been great and reliable and it's probably one of my top 3 favorite restaurants. The chicken dijon or pan fried oysters are my go-to orders, but honestly everything is delicious. The crab eggs benedict is pretty damn amazing especially. The drinks are good as well. I must say though that I've seen a decline in the quality of service over the last 4-5 years, which is rather disappointing because 13 Coins always had prided itself on very professional, top notch service. I have also noticed that they have cut some of the portion sizes on certain items, but they still serve ample if not oversized portions. Still, I would never turn down an opportunity to go. And definitely sit at the counter if you are a party of 2.

    (4)

  • Greg W.

    Went here for breakfast. Had the seafood omelet. Excellent omelet. They did not get 5 stars only because they do not serve pancakes. For a 24 hour restaurant, you would think pancakes should be on the menu.

    (4)

  • Irene T.

    This location is really easy to get to from the airport if you need somewhere to wait before a flight or somewhere to hang out after you've landed. It's just a short walk from the baggage claim and across the street. I've actually walked there after a flight to enjoy happy hour while waiting for my ride. I've had a few different servers who are really good and are the reason I go back. I always trust the servers suggestions and have not been disappointed with anything so far.

    (5)

  • Katarina V.

    Pretty cute lounge..food is also good.happy hour rocks!!:))n

    (4)

  • Aimee L.

    Good evening- This is my first review ever but I couldn't help myself after this experience: Tonight was my third and last time to try 13 Coins restaurant. My boyfriend wanted to take me out for a nice dinner and when he suggested 13 coins I was a bit nervous as the last two visits I felt had been far less than par. One of which the light was coming through the windows and the restaurant itself was so dirty from the dirt and old food on the beautiful high back benches to the cob webs on the curtains which almost made me leave before sitting down. Too bad I am so gullible... However I thought I would give it one last try since The Food Network rated it so highly. We started with the pound of clams which were tasty in a pesto like 'soup' however I was a bit saddened after grabbing the 5th shell in a row with no clam in it. My boyfirend had the same experience. Overall I think we had about 10 tiny clam per piece for a total of $17. I had a glass of water that was not refilled once through the entire dinner service. We also ordered a beer, cocktail and a latte which were all fine. For dinner I ordered the filet mignon a bit over medium rare which came so rare it was blue and since I am pregnant I couldn't eat it and my boyfriend who loves his meat rare thought the quality was quite disturbing. My boyfirend ordered "The Believer" Chicken Parmigian. Pretty impressive name right...Wrong I could have gotten better from a bar. Both entrees came with a side of bland noodles and that was it. No bread or veggie. No bread even with the clams. Bottom line is this is the worst restaurant with overly inflated prices I have ever been to. DO NOT EAT HERE. McDonalds or a nearby bar would be a much better bet

    (1)

  • Stan F.

    Las Vegas baby! Or at least that's what the ambiance feels like. High top chairs, no clock feel, and open all night.... High marks for being open all night near the airport....great for killing time or for dropping bye after a late night pickup when you have the munchies. Warning---prices are a little high for what you get, but the placeis convenient to SEATAC and did I mention that it is open all night. We've been here a few times and the food is kind of a hit or miss. I had the crab benedict on two visits. The first time I was wowed at how much crab that they put on and how wonderful this meal was. The others at my table had mediocre food. The next time I re-ordered the crab benedict and it was served sparsely with crab, this time I felt like I got one of the loser meals.

    (3)

  • Clint W.

    This place is an institution in Seattle. I remember my dad taking me here as a little kid. The place looks the same to me as an adult. It's dark and smokey inside. This is the favorite place of a couple of friends. They tend to travel a lot so they meet here after getting out of the airport for a slow meal together. It's kind of cute. The food....it's old style, cholesterol clogging stuff. I was there for dinner and had Joe's Special, which was a version of a omelette/frittata. It had peppers and sausage, chunks of potatoes and tomatoes. It was actually very hearty and filling. The prices are kinda of expensive for the food that you get. That's a drawback and the hostess was really snooty when I came in late looking for my friends. (Thinking back, this memory is almost rolling my score back to a 2 and one half. )

    (3)

  • Chevelle A.

    I went here for the first time last night, wanting some breakfast food at about 4 am. I would have been fine with Beth's Cafe (except when we drove by that, it was PACKED) or an IHOP, that's the kind of food I was expecting...so when we walked in...I had that "Uh oh, this is going to be a pricey place, isn't it?" sinking feeling in my stomach. The decor, is awesome. I like the ambiance, the large booth seats, and the snazzy music. The free french bread they offer and the little...bowl of something as a pre-appetizer was, lacking. The french bread was too hard to bite into, and the little bowl of random things, wasn't great. Green olives, some sliced meat (pepperoni or prosciutto, or something), and some random veggies. Such an odd combo of things. I ordered the Ham & Cheese omelet, my bf got the Cheeseburger. Mine was quite good, big chunks of ham, lots of cheese, and I like the hashbrowns. Was it worth $12...I suppose. My bf burger was good...but not great. Was that worth $12, not really. He regretted his meal afterwards a tad... There was alot on the menu I wanted to try, but it's pretty pricey...I don't go to places like it often...but I'd probably try this place again when I had some money to blow.

    (3)

  • stan s.

    13 Coins was a great place to relax before or after a flight from Sea Tac. *Great eggs benny and steak sandwich's. Was there for breakfast a few weeks ago and was disappointed with the service and food. They missed on both food and service. Way too pricey for what you get.. I now go to Anthony's @ SEA TAC...

    (2)

  • greg b.

    Great food and atmosphere. We felt ignored by the waiter though. Service should be better at a place like this.

    (4)

  • Eric T.

    I walked here from the Hilton, after seeing the laughable prices Spencer's Hotel food demanded. I was excited about 13 coins. A cool supper club-esque atmosphere with an enormous menu. What's not to like? The Chicken Parmesan. That's not what to like. There, I said it. The much coveted bestselling chicken parm was awful, IMO. Maybe it's because I'm from the East Coast or whatever but I hated it. FYI it comes drowned in a milky white parmesan sauce that has little taste. I was expecting the traditional red marinara sauce. The waitress so highly recommended this dish that I didn't even read the menu. I just assumed it was the same as every other chicken parm dish I've ever had. This was a huge mistake. So, after a side Caesar (which was too vinegary and bitter) the milky parm and two Alaskan Ambers, I left out $50 after tip not happy. I ate 30% of my meal and expressed my disappointment to the waitress only to receive a full check. No I didn't expect a free meal (Work expense) but I left hungy and that's a shame. Parm orderer beware. You've been warned.

    (2)

  • Ross S.

    Was staying at a nearby for the night and thought I would give this place a try..very cool place with nice staff. Next time Ive got time to kill at sea-tac I will try it again.

    (5)

  • Connie C.

    Went with a group of friends. It was a nice touch that they served us some salami, peppers, and olives while waiting for our order, but that was about the end of where I was impressed. The bread that came was slightly stale, our caesar salad we requested w/o dressing came COVERED in dressing. Our half spaghetti/half ravioli dish was tasty, but quite spicy (like a 3* in a thai restaurant). It seems like if it were to be this spicy, they should give adequate warning on the menu. A fellow diner got the linguini in pesto and tomatoes, it looked disgusting and tasted disgusting. Overall it was not an enjoyable meal. And the food all appeared overpriced for hwat we got. Of course, if it's 3am, I can see this being a spot where people would like to go since your choices are slim, but during normal waking hours, nah, there are thousands of better places.

    (2)

  • Larry B.

    "great food, worst server ever" I think I have mentioned this before but a server who is genuine, intelligent, and comfortable with themselves make or break a dining experience for me. Throw in some humor and I will be back for sure. I was getting a weird feeling about our server so I asked my Dad before the meal came, "what do you think of our server?" His response : " I try not to say bad things about people, but I didn't like her after the second word out of her mouth" Yep, that about summed it up. You have to be pretty horrible to lose someone in the first 2 seconds. And to make matters awkward she was suggestive selling her ass off, this lady wouldn't take NO for an answer. Would you like desert? No we are stuffed but thank you How about splitting a piece of key lime pie? Nope we are good How about some coffee while you are sitting there? At this point I looked her in the eye and slowly said NO, WE ARE LEAVING SOON, THANK YOU. After the bill was paid and we were getting read to go, her customer service cherry on top was leaving us with "when you come back to 13 Coins my name is ____________________ please ask for me" Uh...that'd be no Here is the sad part, food was great! However, I would go back any time soon and if I do and get sat in what's-her-faces section I would ask to be moved, and wouldn't care if it hurt her feelings. Ha! Someone posted a screw as a suggested photo... awesome!

    (2)

  • Goro S.

    great place to get out of the cold and rain...came here after a very late flight, made my tummy happy...

    (4)

  • Craig T.

    We had the Super Sonics for years and for most of them they really did suck. I think this has to do with the fact that they supposedly ate at 13 Coins after games. If the food you eat sucks then the way you work is going to suck as well. I had Veal Parmigiana with the breading on the bottom half burnt and the spaghetti on the side super cold. The waitress looked like this was only one of her 2 jobs and the other one was going to start at 10 and probably run until 3AM. The service was mediocre and for the price I would have expected much better. If you live in the area you should definitely try this place once but you shouldn't have very high expectations for it.

    (3)

  • Cheryl N.

    Yes, it is open 24 hours, but I was disappointed in the food and the service. When I reviewed the menu online and saw the great array of dishes offered, the $40 steak dinners, and seafood to match I thought we were in for a nice evening of celebrating our friend's new promotion. We had a waiter by the name of Sanders and I'm not sure if he was having an off night or was just wet behind the ears. We spent 3 hours from beginning to end and and this was only a 2 course meal, including our appetizers and entrees. We were too fearful to order dessert because of the time it took to receive our food. My french onion soup was way too salty and I couldn't eat it. ($7.98 down the drain) Our friend's asparagus didn't come out on her plate, the waiter promised to bring it, and never did. We had to ask for it to go just so we could get the food we ordered in the first place. I was very disappointed, but paid the bill with no complaints for fear how long it might take to even speak to a manager and decided to see this as a lesson learned. I've chosen instead to write this review and warn others.

    (1)

  • Peter B.

    OK, this place has been around for more than 40 years (est 1967) I have been here a couple times on business trips and thought it Yejp Worthy. Came here with a new employee on Monday night. Cold, rainy Seattle night and we were in need of some rib sticking grub since we worked through lunch. The thing that, to me anyways, that gives 13 Coins 4 stars is not really the food, which is adequate (upscale diner), rather the ambiance, the feel....the attitude of the people there. Not to mention its open 24 hrs a day! Late flight in from wherever and all the restaurants are closed...NOPE! Just head across the street from the AP and there is 13 Coins to save the day. The place is straight out of a 60's movie, high back private booths, even the chairs at the bar are high backed and semi private..really cool. We selected to sit at the bar so we could take in all the action. The cooks are RIGHT in front of you and you can feel the heat from the industrial burners (which was good on a cold rainy night..did I mention that?) We ordered the Calamari to start, a martini and a ceasar salad. Scott ordered the Pepper Steak and I had the Rib Eye. Sure, the quality of the steaks was average at best, but the enthusiasm of the waiter, the interaction with the chef/cooks was tremendous. You could just feel the "family vibe" that these people like what they do and at least seem to like each other. I will go back. 13 Coins, a Seatac Institution!

    (4)

  • Mary Beth S.

    What a fun place to eat. If you sit at the counter it's like watching Top Chef right before your eyes. They coordinate their movements as they get the food cooked and ready to serve. The food was delicious and huge portions. I had the 13 Coins Manicotti and could only eat half of it though so I took the rest home. Loved the sauce on this dish. The fries are a must have.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    I went there with some coworkers at 1:15 am for last call. The manager blocked us from meeting the rest of our party for a drink. Went to the Silver dollar instead. I think it was a wise choice.

    (1)

  • Rory K.

    Whats not to like about it - excellent breakfast - I come here frequently and enjoy the escape from the bustle of regular restaurants around here. Excellent breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Lynne G.

    Love them for weekend breakfast at the cooks bar. Crab benedict and a Bloody Mary. Yum!

    (4)

  • Jeff T.

    I'd heard a lot about 13 Coins from friends and even heard about them on the Splendid Table. It's got some cool decor and the staff was great. The food was alright, at least the luncheon Chicken Parm I had was ok and larger than expected. It's not the cheapest place, but then you're probably going there after a late night of clubbing, and you need something better than some "Fourthmeal" drive-thru. 13 coins is the place.

    (3)

  • Kate S.

    I've been here a couple times and have debated on what sort of review to give the place. There are things that are great here, things that are good, and stuff that sucks... So lets just start with the bad - unless you go early evening or pretty darn late you will almost always have a wait here. 1st time I went I think we waited for nearly and hour. On top of that, the service is just so-so. Hostess & waitstaff all seem pretty disinterested. Not to mention the last time I went there it took them 10 minutes to get me a whiskey sour --when I was sitting at the lounge with a direct view of the bar and probably could have stood up, walked over there and ordered one myself and received it in a more timely manner. However, it is pretty darn cool that this is a 24 hour diner, and not Denny's style 24 hour eating either. The menu is varied with anything available (breakfast, steak, sandwiches, pasta, salads, you name it) to fill your bellies with. The ambiance is pretty cool too. Dim, dusky, private booths with insanely high walls, an open kitchen and pretty groovy lounge with live music. And then there is the food. It's good. Really damn tasty. The chicken parmigiana w/creme sauce has been my favorite, but their hazlenut alfredo pasta is amazing too. So if you can deal with possibly snooty/slow staff and a wait, it isnt a bad place for a good meal.

    (3)

  • Roger A.

    13 coins.. dont let that name fool you. Those 13 coins are really some collector items or something. Food is good... but the price is just a bit out there. While I enjoyed it.. I didnt like the tab at all.

    (3)

  • Wesley W.

    GREAT Food and 1 of the BEST Bloody Mary's that I have ever had!

    (4)

  • Zach O.

    13 Coins is a Seattle institution. I went there today for a late breakfast with friends on the way to catch a flight at SeaTac. It had been about 7 or 8 years since I had last dined at 13 Coins. One of the best and unique characteristics are dark leather, extraordinary high-backed and intimate dining booths. The tables are inlaid with thirteen coins of various age and denomination. The restaurant has a distinctive late 1970's decor, with dark colors, buttoned and pleated leather seats, dark pseudo-wood texture walls, dark carpet, and subdued yet warm lighting. I had the Eggs Benedict. The eggs were perfectly poached, the English muffin moist, and the Canadian bacon authentic. They also cook some of the meanest hash browns around, you know the kind with a perfect crispy top layer and a moist interior. The server was prompt and very professional, it was clear he cared about providing a high level of service. The menu is quite diverse and is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. Their breakfast style fare is a little on the light side, consisting mostly of omelets and other egg dishes. However, they are renowned for their wicked omelets. The portions are large and the prices reasonable.

    (3)

  • Lori R.

    Lot's of food! Recommend sharing something & watching the entertainment aka the waiters behind the bar. Breakfast all day. Killer burgers & hashbrowns. The bar is fun with live music most nights. If you're staying in town to catch a flight give this place a try! Or grab a bite to eat in the bar & listen to the live music (not bad!) most nights.

    (4)

  • Roxmarie G.

    I've dined here at least 5 times during my travels in seattle over the years, and although it's expensive I can't say I've ever had a bad meal here. Really it's the ritual and the kitsch that attract me though -- think Weslake Joe's only a tad bit better, and not even Quentin Tarantino or the Cohen brothers could have thought up the decor in this place. Here's my formula: 1. Wait in lounge with a campari 2. Dine at bar and enjoy the steamed clams app and calamari steak entree. It's a bit too expensive.

    (4)

  • Cassandra D.

    I was a little wary about the service after reading some of the reviews on here, but I was pleasantly surprised. The service was wonderful. I've been here twice now. Once for brunch and another time for a quick drink. Both times the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was good, but my drink was watered down. And, they had a terrible band playing live music when we came in for drinks the other night. Overall, I really like this place because of the decor, ambiance, hours and location next to a hotel I stay at a lot. Could be a cheaper though - but I guess that is the price you pay for 24 hour service!

    (4)

  • Curley L.

    A top notch eatery. Kind of upscale East Coast diner style. Big long bar where you can watch and visit with the Chefs. Staff for the most part a long term. Seafood and steaks are always premier. Pasta is not to be missed and the hot hard rolls with gobs of butter can fill you if you're not careful. Great bar...good pour!

    (5)

  • J J.

    The food was surprisingly better than I thought. I had the seafood saute, and there was actually a lot of seafood in it. The shrimp was a little tough, but the scallops were tender as was the filet of sole. I loved the decor. The seats at the bar had really high backs, and the booths had really high walls, so there was a very intimate feeling. As with all diners, there were tons of things on the menu. The bad thing about this place: the prices. They were really high. I definitely wouldn't mind going back, though.

    (3)

  • Richard W.

    We were just at the SeaTac location and after an hour wait to get our breakfast it was delivered cold. We wanted to send it back and was told that it would take the same amount of time to get the order complete. The manager tried to get us to accept the cold food and did not want to take it back. We rejected it and left. Extremely poor service and certainly not to the standards we expect from the 13 coins. Not a great way for you guys to start the new year.

    (1)

  • Jena D.

    Meh. The Crab Benedict is good. It's one of the only places you can go to all night. I like the idea and think in the past, perhaps this was a better restaurant. But now its all sad and creepy feeling. The food is decent. But its not as nice as they try to portray. Definitely not worth the prices charged. It's extremely quiet here, which weirds me out. But that Crab Benedict is worth its price and worthy of a stop in when you're in the area. Service is friendly, but absent a lot of the time.

    (3)

  • Aubrey G.

    13 Coins is uniquely in it's own league. There is no place like it. Gourmet food 24hrs a day. Nightly local entertainment and a fabulously dark atmosphere. Don't forget their to die for dessert, the best fried ice cream you've ever had... Yum... E |)

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    Not overly impressed. Steak overcooked, asparagus loaded with sauce. Saving grace, waitress was top notch.

    (2)

  • Melissa M.

    A group of friends came here for lunch because it was within walking distance of the hotel we were at. The staff were moderately friendly. One of us had the belgian waffles, one had the french dip, and I had the eggs benedict. Considering how high the prices were, we expected quality food. My hash browns were soggy and everything on my plate was under-seasoned and bland. The french dip plate was extremely salty. Maybe they were just having a bad day in the kitchen, but when a single waffle costs $8 it should be the best waffle you've ever had.

    (2)

  • Eric H.

    We spent the night at the hilton near the airport on our way back form an alaska cruise, and needed a place to a reasonably priced lunch. We were very pleased with the selection and quality of the food.

    (4)

  • Crescent S.

    I went "home" for the holidays to Seattle this year. After I arrived in town, my parents drove me straight to 13 Coins in SeaTac for a late breakfast. I had a hankering for chicken fried steak, but it wasn't on the menu. Dang. This place is known for Joe's Special, and as much as I love a good Joe's Special . . . I went for the eggs benedict. I love eggs benedict. Mixed with a spicy bloody mary, breakfast could never be better. xxx C

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    I have been a customer of 13 Coins/Seatac for 27 years. The food has been consistently excellent, as has the service. We like to sit at the Chef's Counter if it is just the two of us. This is the most entertaining seat in the restaurant, including the bar which does have live music on some nights, at least they have in the past. There are servers working there who have been there for decades. They have nightly specials. There are too many dishes to pick one I like best. But a few that are favorites of mine: Joe's Special (two versions); hash browns; Calamari Supreme; Chicken Piccata; NY Steak Sinatra; pan fried oysters; all of their pasta/pasta dishes. You need to go here when it is not dinner time if you don't want to wait at least 45 minutes for a seat in the restaurant. This is the one thing that could cause some people to be disappointed and give them a lower rating. We try to arrive on weekdays by no later than 5 pm. Weekends you may have to arrive earlier, but you can call them and ask how long the wait is.

    (5)

  • Jamie P.

    Stopped at the Sea-tac location for a drink before our flight- we were greeted at the front, sat in the bar, and were promptly ignored for at least 10 minutes. Eventually it became apparent that the bartender was running the whole room by himself, so we cut him slack- but sheesh- an acknowledgement that we were clearly traveling (donning travel packs, etc) would have been nice- like "it'll be a few minutes folks I hope that's alright" It was only an average number of customers so, if there was going to be a long delay, a little eye contact or communication would have been nice. Wow, you could tell he was stressed and I dont blame him...but we got stressed too when we didnt know if we should just leave! it wouldn't have seemed so bad, except that another gentleman who was clearly the restaurant manager kept walking rounds through the place- but wasn't interacting or helping the staff at all, during what was apparently a lunch rush. I'll look for another spot when passing through.

    (2)

  • James W.

    Ate here for breakfast today and had a great experience. Service and food were excellent.

    (5)

  • Paulina N.

    mehhhhhhhh food wasnt all that great for the price. if you are a late night eater and dont want to go to sharis, ihop, or dennys and aiming for something a little bit nicer. i guess this will do service was "ok" we went on valentines day (we didnt make plans) they were super busy..but still! come on! the interior design is really nice, i guess thats all you would really come here for, oh and if you're super drunk. ha

    (3)

  • Jen G.

    I thought this will be another Denny's since it's a 24 hour restaurant but I was plesantly surprise by the ambiance and the food. The high chairs made me felt like I was in a log cabin; which was very welcoming since I visited 13 Coins during the freezing winter months. Their portion are HUGE! I had the steak, which is average. However, their creme brulee is to die for! The creme bruelee had a thin layer of caramel and the creme was very smooth, which made the perfect combination for a dessert that is just sweet enough to tantalize the taste buds but not overwhelm them. YUM! I definitely will visit 13 Coins again!

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    French Onion Soup. If you have been to the coins I need not say any more because you already know. But for those of you who for some reason still haven't been there, its ok you will survive, well atleast until you try the french onion soup. After 13 coins no other soup can hold a candle to it, it really is that good! I have been coming here for years and years and have only once ever been disappointed. I mean the french onion soup here is a staple and to be out of it on a thursday night at 6:30 is absolutely RIDICULOUS. I hear the rest of the food is pretty damn good, but when I go to the coins I am only looking to feed my addiction. The service is usually pretty good and reliable, they don't usually mess up orders and its pretty fun being able to watch the chefs go at it and at eachother in the open kitchen setting. I think its awesome to be eating an expensive meal and listen to the chefs telling eachother to fuck off! You just cant beat that with a stick!

    (4)

  • Signo U.

    Extremely poor service. Had to track our waitress down in the kitchen to get one of our orders.

    (2)

  • Will L.

    We had had a busy day getting prepped for our band's mini-tour. We had rehearsed, packed up our gear, and were hitting the road. We were hungry. I saw a sign for a Denny's at the 188th/Orillo exit off the 5 South. Not familiar with the area, I assumed it would be like any roadside diner and be immediately visible as we exited. Not so. We wound up a mile or two down 188th at International where we had just rented our van and eaten Taco Bell nine hours before. #$%@ I really didn't want to drive that far off the road for a diner. And once we had driven that far... why eat at Denny's when you can eat at 13 Coins? Well, it's cheaper for starters. And probably about the same flavor, though I have a feeling the 13 Coins ingredients are higher quality. However, 13 Coins has much better decor, much better service, and a much better menu. But... price and flavor... hmm. I had a special: a rosemary chicken deal with garlic potatoes. It was ok. Not phenomenal, but ok. My buddy had the Thurs Night special Manicotti that was kind of... well... average. Almost below average. The pasta was really hard, you really had to work to cut through it. And the meat on the inside was almost like a shredded enchilada style beef. Is that how Manicotti is supposed to be? Kinda weird. However, the bread and the little platter of salami and veggies is always awesome, and our waitress was really cool. But price and taste... two stars off.

    (3)

  • Don L.

    Good service. Good presentation of food. High back booths offer privacy and quiet. In a office complex. Don't go for the view.

    (3)

  • Jason L.

    I ordered the eggs benedict for breakfast. It was pretty good, better than you would get at any other 24 hour diner. The hashbrowns though were terrible and had been sitting on the grill overnight by the looks of it.

    (3)

  • Valerie Q.

    Always ask for a counter seat! This makes the whole experience if you ask me. Comfy high swing chairs are great for a sense of privacy among many people at the counter. Although, I've been there a couple times where I've shared a dessert with a stranger next to me who was just as excited to watch the Chef and his assistants do their thing in kitchen. It's fun and is worth the trip. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED place to stop in with a guest after picking them up from the airport. Open 24/7/365 always has interesting people in there. Also, great for dates for dinner or just dessert. Bring a BIG appetite. Only negative thing I can say is: I wish the had more of a meat selection. Seems to be more seafood on the menu:-( Oh, well. I will always return!

    (4)

  • Casey B.

    While awaiting a flight, friends recommended this place. I went there and ordered the chicken parmigiana. First let me state that it took 10 minutes before the server came to the table. Weird thing was there was a table in front of us that he stopped at several times during this time to see if they needed anything. I finally received some hard, cold bread and a water down coke. When my meal arrived, it was on a plate soaked in congelied yellow sauce with some pasta. As I cut a piece of the chicken (thinking to myself I am eating a plate of cream of chicken looking sauce) the breading actually lifts off the chicken to expose what looks like a pale boiled chicken breast. The first bite was, chewy, disgusting chicken. The manager came over and asked how things were. I told him that the chicken not only tasted funny but was cold and that I wanted something different. His response, "Are you sure, this is my number one selling entree". Maybe but are yous serious?! if this is number one gd help what the number 2 dish is. I had also ordered a side of garlic bread to go with the pasta (little did I know to later that it was 6.99 for a basket of bread?!) One of my companions had the burger so I asked for that. 20 minutes later and everyone else is done eating and I am still waiting on a burger. Finally it comes. I ordered well done (NO PINK). Cut into the burger and the center is raw! I send it back and ask that they just pack it to go as everyone else is done and I have a flight to catch. I then get the bill $28.00. They took off the chicken dish but not the garlic bread, because everyone knows you order garlic bread with a burger! Between begging for refills and a 45 minute dining expience that left me with enough bread in my stomach to bloat like a duck, I was too irritate to even bother with anything else. I paid my bill and left totally annoyed. At the airport, I sit down and take a bite of my burger. The most disgusting burger I have ever had. It was chewy t the point that I could not chew the meat (and yes I have all my teeth). After 3 bites I threw it away as I could no longer stomach it. Needless to say 28 bucks down the drain and nothing to show for it. I would NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER recommend this place!!

    (1)

  • James M.

    I've been eating at 13 coins for over 25 years. This is the poorest food quality I have experienced. I ordered a prawn cocktail for $16.99. There were 6 prawns and they had to be at least a day old. They were nothing but mush. My wife had the crab cocktail for $17.99. Same thing. No flavor, must have been setting around for a bit. I'm giving 2 stars because the service was great, but for that kind of money the seafood should be cooked fresh.

    (2)

  • Bobby B.

    Anywhere that you sit is pretty cool, because all the furnushings are comfortable, but sitting at the bar like a king is awesome. The place has a great atmosphere, the staff was cool, and food was delicious! Can't really place what type of food, since they seem to have something for everyone, and open 24hrs. The prices are not low, but nothing good is.

    (4)

  • Clara M.

    A hidden gem! I had my doubts when we pulled into a commercial building style complex, but the inside takes you back the Rat Pack days. The food is great. A full meal service 24 hrs a day.

    (5)

  • Michelle K.

    So disappointed...the coins has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine but today's breakfast was a bummer! I ordered a mushroom omlette and asked for cheddar cheese with it, when it came there was a small amount of cheese on top, would have liked some inside...the toast was not toast at all but bread. I shrugged my shoulders and thought ok let's move on...about three quarters into my omlette things got really interesting, I began crunching on eggshells...the waiter had not been by to check on us to see if we were doing ok until a minute or so after this had taken place, when he came by and asked if everything was ok i said no not at all,I let him know that I have always loved coming here but today has been a huge disappointment! I explained the eggshell ordeal and how the "toast" was nothing more than bread and how I rarely complain at a restaurant. and was not at all expecting to be comped. His reaction surprised me, instead of offering any kind of apology he said "well let me get the manager" and walked away...the manager came over and I explained the scenario again and expressed how this place has always been my favorite, he gave an apology and asked if there was anything else I wanted to which I replied no. I walked away feeling like they could care less that they had a dissatisfied customer. Bummer deal!

    (1)

  • Kel M.

    24/7 restaurants are always nice to have around. Choice of booths or counter top tables. It's pretty entertaining watching the chef prepare your meals. The French onion soup smothered in cheese was really good. I also ordered the Chicken Parmigiana "The Believer" Breaded and pan fried, served with cream sauce, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese 19.95. It was a bit heavy on the cream sauce, but very tasty.

    (3)

  • Tracy C.

    This place opens 24 hours. American style food with pasta and pizzas. Very pricey compared to Cheesecake Factory. The atmosphere is nice and you do get some privacy to sit in the booths. I was taken here for a farewell "mid-night dinner." Service was okay, the food portion is kinda big, I had to pack the leftover for next day brunch. Overall it was a good experience. This place was not as crowded compared to the Seattle Center location, I guess it was because the Seatac location is away from all of the clubs in Downtown area.

    (4)

  • Tori J.

    Wow. Okay I have say this first: I went there two years ago with a high standard in mind for my most recent trip. This time it was not on par with Denny's. Two years ago I had delicious, quick pecan waffles with orange juice. This time I came with a group, and we ordered a medley. I should have ordered off the lunch menu or something. Anyway time to list the atrocities. The "steak and eggs" came with hashbrowns and the eggs were ordered over easy. They were completely raw inside. The yolks were still cold. The steak was as thick as a bic disposable pen. Oh and the hash browns were petty obviously previously frozen because as with the eggs they were cold in the middle. Also pretty wet with faint brownish marks on the top and bottom. If only I were done. In the veggie fritata the eggs were blacked on the edges and they BURNED outright BURNED the broccoli. Needless to say the eggs were also very dry. The only distinctive flavor was an unwholesome char. I got "Joe's special" ...it was basically steak tartar ish mangled beef in grey looking eggs with spinach. It was like eating dogfood fried with an egg. The lunch item, the french dip was good. Myself and two others of the group should never have been so foolish as to order breakfast at 7 am. Oh and the "chef's?" They carried on like 13 year old girls at a slumber party. Squealing when their friends showed up, stopping everything to joke loudly. And I mean loudly. they hardly looked older than 13 too. Did they just start working? I hope so, because they spent more time primping with their elaborately gelled hair than actually, you know, cooking. One more thing: at 30.00 bucks a person with juice we did not receive and were never offered toast. I saw other customers receiving toast, we just were not among them. It is undisputed a bad sign when a place that charges this much doesn't have the decency to give you free bread. Even organic , artesian bread can't be more than 1.00 a slice retial- forget the wholesale restaurants pay.. It's so cheap! That's especially insulting when(as I mentioned) they charge so much. It felt like I was being abused when our check came. Ninety odd dollars for frozen hash browns, for raw eggs, for fricasseed dog food, for a french dip?! Good lord. IT seems as though they only put any effort into the big ticket foods that instead of costing 30.00 a plate cost 45.00. The place was in chaos when we were there. I have no idea who is supposed to be managing the lost boys in the kitchen but they were obviously out to a very early lunch. I have been to McDonalds where there has been more professionalism. Some people use a restaurant's reputation to get away with anything, it seems like 13 coins seatac is riding that for as long as they can. I think some other reviewers get so excited about seafood that they are either willing to overlook A LOT or they honestly can't see beyond their own plate. I really wish that had been MY experience- maybe I didn't order a dish that was expensive enough to receive it cooked for human consumption? IT certainly seems that way. Maybe new cooks only get exciting by making expensive food. I don't know what went wrong- I only know that it did in a big way. Never coming here again.

    (1)

  • Urban S.

    Highly recommend the prawn cocktail!! Really great antipasto plate that comes free with the bread basket. A fancy upscale diner - with highback leather chairs and booths nonetheless. This location is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before heading to SeaTac airport.

    (4)

  • Dancin S.

    Surprised at how good it was, thanks to the service. First of all, kudos to Kelly our waitress who was a consummate professional catering to our every need and making great suggestions. We started with Spicy Lobster Slippers (needed a little more lobster and had a generic sauce), Bucket of Clams which were cooked well in a tasty pesto butter, the waitress then suggested a Chop Salad for the table which was creamy with a good mix of vegetables and very tasty; and an excellent blended Spinach Salad with scrambled egg, tomato and bacon. For our main courses we had Ukrainian Joe - always done well- with stuffed mushrooms side; T-Bone Steak - with subtly well done garlic mashed potatoes, - although the steak was a little overdone for medium; and Calamari Steak - thick and tender. Kelly insisted on the Almond Tuile Basket dessert which was offered as a Creme Brulee but was more of a tiramisu custard in a folded almond cookie bowl with whipped cream and strawberries. Awesome. All in all: great and engaged service made the meal. The food was better than I expected and the atmosphere was perfect for the dinner meeting that we envisioned. Score: 4 people, 8 drinks, coffee, appetizers, main course and dessert: $265

    (5)

  • Alisa B.

    My parents took me here what seems like aeons ago for the first time. I sat at the counter and watched the chef's bicker back and forth with each other, calling to servers and commenting on sauces and the like. Now I sit in the bar with my parents before we go into dinner and have a weak drink, listening to the sleaziest of sleazy lounge lizards at the piano play his version of Hey Jude. We prefer the booths to the food bar now so we can all sit and talk, me realizing now the foodbar was distraction to me when i was younger so my parents could sit and talk and not worry to much bout my attention wanning. The food hasn't really changed (though they went through a major ownership change) and neither has the decor. Its still 1960's in there from the moment you walk in. There are some awesome things on the menu, The food is always good. And its open 24/7... YAY! I have to say the wait can be overly long and the decor is HIDEOUS but it wouldn't be the same without it.

    (4)

  • Sheryl H.

    Awesome prosciutto mac n chz! Love the ambiance and talking to the chefs while they cooked my food.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    from what i have been told, this used to be THE PLACE to be back in the day. not so much anymore. but every time i have been here, the food has been great. only have been to the seattle location once, but have been to the sea tac location numerous times. could do much much worse in the area before you get on a flight. The breakfast i had was delicious. And as far as the options in the northwest goes for 24 hour dining it doesn't get any better than 13 coins!

    (4)

  • CoCo A.

    We went in around 11pm, had the Calamari appetizer, it was a generous portion but half of the strips were so tough I could hardly get them down... He had the BAT sandwich and pasta salad, which were both good. The service was just ok. Definitely not worth the money.

    (2)

  • Anita R.

    Really, I'm on the verge of giving 3 stars.... but I have a nice memory of this place. My BF and I had dinner there one night. He had been there before, and called it "old school Frank Sinatra-lives-here-kitchy-kinda-joint..." When we were ushered into the bar/lounge, I had to laugh. He was exactly right. Big cushy leather-like chairs with big button like rivets in them. Dark wood, and smoke everywhere. We ordered martinis and were soon taken to our table. Past the "booths" and the counter seats we walked. Past old and older pators who probably have been coming here for decades! Our waitress was friendly in a weird way, and the food was above average. Prices are high, but they have the market in the area for "slightly fancy" dining. I don't know if I'll return. Sharps Roasters down the street is more my speed, especially if I'm on a short field layover... But there is something warm and fuzzy about the scene here. It's old school.

    (4)

  • Sean M.

    I had to drop someone off at the airport early in the morning so I figured I would treat myself to some breakfast. I'd been to the 13 coins downtown but never this one so I figured I'd give it a shot. It has the same dark decor with the huge leather seats over looking the cooks station and the semi private booths along the wall. Service was friendly but a little odd. Odd in a way I can't quite put my finger on but odd none the less. The food was very good and I got more then I could eat. The prices on the other hand were a bit high, but for the quality of the food I can't complain too much. While I was there I over head the cook talking to a server about the new management and how he was worried things may change. Not sure what that means if anything, but I figured I'd add it.

    (3)

  • Carol P.

    Fried ice cream. Need I say more? In this case, yes. For those of you that have tasted good fried ice cream, you might know what I am talking about. For those of you who have only had bad experiences with it, or have had the misfortune to have never tried it, you need to try the fried ice cream here at 13 Coins. Having never tried it before myself, I was not prepared for the sight of two rounds of fried ice cream partially hidden in whipped cream topped with three maraschino cherries. The sight of it was enough to make me gain five pounds. Then I actually tasted it. Long story short, I was very focused on that dish for quite a while. The breading on the ice cream was wonderful, warm and coconutty, and the ice cream was still cold, not melted at all. I am now in love. Besides the ice cream, their country fried steak was very good and the gravy was even better. The eggs Benedict was good too, as was the Italian sausage frittata. The staff was also very friendly, which made the experience all around wonderful.

    (5)

  • Ssixty F.

    awesome looking place. had the French onion which was really was pretty good, cheesy. cheddar burger was pretty greasy but good, just didn't like the burnt cheddar on top. I believe that was the way they like it tho. I liked the place, I'll try it for sure next time in the area.

    (3)

  • Mb H.

    best double bucket of steamed clams and pesto sauce ever. It's me and my dad's favorite place to go. We love sitting at the bar (not the alcoholic bar but the kitchen bar) and watching them cook. Good bread really good service. Plus, it's open 24 hrs. I went there for my 21st birthday and the bartender was awesome. Super nice and gave me and my friend a couple free shots.

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    A good friend of mine had a sketchy family obligation tonight at 13 Coins. Another friend and I decided to show up, sit in another booth near the front, just in case the po-po might need to be called in quickly. Thankfully the meeting went okay (as in no bodily harm was committed) and the meal was... interesting. 13 Coins in SeaTac can't seem to really figure out what it wants to be. This Gothic decorated restaurant/bar seems to have a significant identity crisis. The restaurant (which is on the ground floor of an office building directly across from the airport) is open 24 hours a day and is unnaturally dark - all light from the outside is blocked. We were greeted by our Russian waitress and brought to a booth that was sized for a giant - at least eight feet tall. I only point out that she is Russian because it adds to the ombionce - you get the feel that mobsters (and hookers) spend time here. Our waiter was attentive and seemed mostly okay with the fact that we split all three things that we ordered and hung out in our giant booth for over two hours. The menu is fairly classy - mostly meat and seafood. We split a truly fantastic ceasar salad, some mediocre crab-stuffed mushrooms and chocolate mousse. The menu lacks appetizers - weird! The restaurant is lined with a bar which looks in on the kitchen - making the restaurant feel much more line a diner. The cooks shout to one another asking for this or that or letting a waiter know that their meal is ready. If I'm going to pay $20 for an entree, I'd prefer for it not to come with shouting! Whatever, it was entertaining - and the place is open all day - so it has to have some quirks! While I generally think that the meal was overpriced and odd, the ceasar salad was truly exceptional. If they added a more expansive drink menu and some appetizers it might rank higher. I doubt that I'll be back - but it was an interesting place to spend a few hours!

    (3)

  • R H.

    Breakfast anytime is one of my favorite features of 13 Coins, that and being open every day of the year. Nothing has changed since I started eating there many years ago. It is still super busy and the decor is from the 70's(?). It is still a great place when nothing else is open or you just need breakfast for dinner. The portions are huge and prices fair.

    (4)

  • Dee W.

    It's been over ten years since I went to 13 Coins Seattle but I remember the vibe being retro and fun. I brought my family here because they were staying near the airport. Thank God for this location because there isn't a lot to choose from in that area. 6 of us squished into a booth. We had the escargot and french onion soup to start. Both delish! The escargot was covered in mushrooms and the reviews on Yelp led me to order the onion soup. They were right--- gooey deliciousness. I had the TBone steak. It was the daily special. I ordered it medium-rare and when I cut into it, it was med-well. I didn't want to be that person that sends a steak back because if it's overdone they have to refire a whole new steak, where if it weren't cooked enough, you just have to put it back on the grill... oh well. Everyone else liked their dinner. I tried someone's Veal Parm and it was tasty. The Ruben was a hit and my mom ordered liver and onions that she liked. The fried ice cream was good with pistachio pressed into the batter-- it's huge so have someone to share with. The brownie sundae was received well, too. All in all, I think it was a good experience and everyone left happy. Our server was pleasant and professional and didn't hover.

    (4)

  • Kelly N.

    I had heard many great things about this restaurant, but was HUGELY disappointed in every aspect. Wait staff was rude, food was bland and bill was high. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone!

    (1)

  • Drea C.

    I love 13 coins so I am not baseing my star rating on my experience today. I have never had eggs benedict before so I am no expert but I am pretty sure Gordon Ramsey would have dropped a lot of F bombs if he saw what I got served. It was not horrible but from what I've seen before the eggs are supposed to have a runny yolk. Correct me if I'm wrong but they did not ask me how I wanted my egg so I just assumed that is how it would be. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benedict I cut into the egg and it is fully cooked like a hard boiled egg the yolk is all crumbly. The smoked salmon was super salty but all in all it was not a horrible dish. I would have said something about the eggs but after waiting 30 mins to be seated and starving I just ate it. I will just know next time not to order the smoked salmon and specify how I want my eggs. One other thing my mom ordered an omelette and toast is supposed to come with it. After my mom got her plate and was eating she realized the waitress never asked her what kind of toast she wanted. She waved down the waitress and asked if toast came with omelettes she said yes but she should have told her she wanted toast. What! Ummm, I think the correct response should have been, oh yes I'm sorry I forgot to ask you what kind of toast you would like. Not yes but its your responsibility to remind me how to do my job and you need to ask for something that comes standard with your plate. Which is what I took from her response. Like I said before I love 13 coins so this off day will not prevent me from going there again. The dungeness crab omelette is delish!

    (4)

  • Eric D.

    I skirt between 3 and 4 stars with this place....first its open 24 hours, i cant tell you how many times i've had a good breakfast at 3am after getting off a charter flight. They also know its a popular hangout with airline people and i normally find myself there with coworkers after flights. The food is also a big plus...calamari steak is great, bucket of clams in pesto is fantastic, omelets are huge. Now the downsides...service can be iffy...sometimes is spot on and sometimes you wait 15min for a drink. Also price can be a bit steep...70 $ for dinner for 2 with only 2 glasses of wine...a bit much. Also if you sit at the kitchen bar...you will need to dry clean whatever you were wearing. Also no reservations is a downer.

    (3)

  • Leaf W.

    i went here and had a good experience. we sat at the bar and had the host chit chat with us. I was with a friend who never knows what she wants, and treats people with disdain (no longer my friend!) but we were still treated with tolerance and humor, which i admire. i don't understand why people don't like it here. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it sets it apart from the rest. i would go here again sometime, when i have the cash to get a $30 dinner, without worrying about the money!

    (4)

  • E L.

    The only reason I feel comfortable leaving 1 star is that the ambiance was very cool, otherwise my experience was terrible. When my friends and I came in, we asked the hostess how it worked, because we wanted to do Happy Hour. She sat us at a booth in the bar. When the server came over, we asked about the happy hour menu, he told us it was only available in the lounge. We asked if it would be inconvenient to move there. He told us it was no problem and left. The cranky hotess came back and moved us to the actual rail part of the bar. After waiting over five minutes with none of the 5 bartenders acknowledging us, my friend asked one of the other servers is we were in the right spot for happy hour. The girl told us no, it was only available in the lounge. We told her that we had now requested 2 times to be seated there. She left and came back 5 minutes later and her question: "are you all over 21?" What?!?! Did you not seat us AT THE BAR??? Anyway, after all of this (1/2 hour), happy hour was over, which I think was their intention all along. We left without eating and for the service alone, I would not recommend this place. Boo.

    (1)

  • Stumbalina b.

    A friend suggested this place that he called "swank." As I approached it and noticed it was in the bottom floor of an office building (near the airport), I laughed out loud. Stepping inside was like taking a time machine back to the 90s. The attempted 70s lounge theme falls short when you notice the teal paintings on the wall and the cheap, outdated cafe style tables in the bar area. We were there at 3:00 PM to grab a bloody mary before catching our flight, so there was little to no ambiance, but I can picture nothing but poorly dressed businessmen and awkward single men. All the appetizers were $12-13 and not a single one was vegetarian-friendly. It's a one-star bar (didn't try the food), but the soggy asparagus in our drinks was covered in some mysterious bluish-grey matter. My friend guessed that it was from the pickling process, but I say it's nasty either way. Gimme some clean celery, Mr. Coins!)

    (1)

  • Joshua M.

    I have eaten at the one in downtown Seattle and it's pretty much awful. I had breakfast this morning at this location, and while I wouldn't say the meal was awful, it certainly wasn't much better. First of all the decor is indeed dark and strange, but I rather like it. What I don't like was the fact the kitchen is open and visible which enables one to see just how absolutely filthy it is. Seriously... bleh. The breakfast itself was very mediocre. Hashbrowns swimming in cooking oil were the lowlight. Service was okay.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    Nice atmosphere. Yes, the French onion soup is fabulous. The French dip sandwich also excellent, lean and flavorful. Homemade cheesecake? Not so much. Strange texture. Would go back.

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    I'm surprised to see the wildly varying reviews on 13 Coins. I personally think the food tastes great and is good quality, if a little heavy. Some of my favorites include the crab omlette, crab benedict, the hazelnut cappelletti, Ukrainian Joe, and the chicken marsala. They use classic recipes for many of their dishes instead of modern re-interpretations (the Caesar dressing has raw egg, the mousse uses egg whites, the sandwiches are exactly what you expect to get, etc.) I love the ambience, everything's dark wood and leather. There's even a lounge singer in the bar some nights! If you're in a group, don't sit at the bar; the high sides on the chairs keep more than a couple from being able to see each other. On top of that, the fact that this place is open 24 hours makes it the only great place to hit late at night. I often eat dinner here after arriving in Seattle on a late plane. It's far superior to most other resturants near SeaTac.

    (4)

  • Russell M.

    So many haters out there! After going back for dinner a day after doing lunch there, I've concluded that everyone who likes 13 Coins just doesn't Yelp. Packed on a Thursday night. I was still full the next day. In our group of 3, we had the carbonara, chicken parm, seafood saute sec, and creme brule - all were crazy big and good.

    (5)

  • Chrissi K.

    Everyone I've spoken to raves about the breakfasts here, but I've gotten sick every time. Not food poisoning sick, but just "Ew, I need to go lay down and moan for awhile" sick. The place is perpetually dark and looks very old. Dingy almost. The antique tchocke collection as you walk in doesn't help first impressions at all... It's like, "Great, dinner in an antique store, exactly what I had in mind." The food is just food. It's not great, I've had more life-changing experiences in a Denny's. I don't think there is a better word to sum up my feelings for "13 Coins" than WHATEVER.

    (2)

  • Jason S.

    If you think this is quality food, then you need to get around more! Prices are about the same as Claim Jumper, Claim Jumper being far more superior, it's good if you are waiting for a flight to leave. Stick with a drink and appetizer.

    (2)

  • Fritz H.

    Definitely a place to go when in Seattle if not just for the decor and ambiance. The booths are so high they are almost like the private one's you used to be able to find in New York and San Francisco. Unless you have Robin Williams next to you, you won't hear anyone else's conversation. I prefer to sit at the counter where the stools are also very high, almost like a clamshell. When you are with someone else, you can again have a very private meal without having to see or be seen by most of the other diners. It is open 24 hours and as others have noted, the food is upscale diner - generally above average, never going to be great. But you know what you are going to get - old reliables. Maybe that is out of vogue in Seattle, but I think it is great when you are arriving or leaving from Sea-Tac at some odd hour.

    (4)

  • Wendy F.

    New to Washington, I stopped for lunch on the way to the airport with my vegetarian brother & my 2-year-old. A friend of a friend had recommended 13 Coins, and when I asked what kind of food they served he said, "A bit of everything". So I was expecting more of a diner, rather than a dark steakhouse. Imagine my surprise when we walked into the dark restaurant. But I give the staff a lot of credit- no one even blinked when I asked for a highchair and sat my toddler down. She behaved well too and we all had a nice lunch. Excellent burger too. My brother enjoyed his pasta & I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Riss J.

    Wow. What a dissapointment 13 coins (Seatac) is from the fond memories of 13 coins (Boren) of my youth! It does have the same "13 coins" atmosphere. The bar stools the size of lazyboys, the circle of coins embedded in the table, and those awesome booths that go celing high for 'ultra secret service' privacy. Without being near a window, this place is DAAARRK. If you don't see well at night, don't go there, even at noon, w/o an escort. I was meeting someone I knew from an online investment site and the asociated forums while he was on a 2 hour layover. So, the location was perfect. I brought along another friend to join in the fun. The company was great and the 2 hours we were there literally flew by we had such a good time. But that's not 13 coins fault. The prices are ridiculous for what they offer. Gal pal and I opted to share, we each had our own cocktails (moderately watery but not bad, priced reasonably considering) and split an omelete. OMG, uncooked veggies, runny uncooked eggs, and bland bland bland! Even the "retry" didn't improve much. Our lunch "date" had the philly and a neverending glass of Coke. He said it was good, and everything on his plate appeared cooked, so that was good. 3 adults, 2 entrees, 1 dessert, 3 drinks, came to a little over $50. wtf. Thats all I could say. Our waiter was an older gentleman (in my perspective) and was awesome. Water glasses never hit empty, he was funny, and didn't bristle when we had to have the "uncooked omelet' talk. If I ever went again, it would only be for drinks in the cushy bar stool on my way to somewhere else or while waiting to drop/pick from the airport. Or, back to 13 coins (boren) and hope my memories of the place don't end up worse after that.

    (2)

  • Jeff S.

    Visiting from Massachusetts, we find this place is great!! We sit at the bar in front of the cooks and the action is fascinating and the dialogs with the staff is pleasant. The best part is obviously the food. From appetizer to desert we have enjoyed it all -especially the fried oysters. If I return to Seattle, I will make it a point to come here again.

    (5)

  • C R.

    My wife and I had 2-1/2 hours befor are flight out and did not want to get involved with traffic in Seattle so we asked about a good restaurant near the Airport. We where not pleased. The menu was huge and that got our hopes up. However we both noticed the prices where pretty high. We are no strangers to great restaurants and are willing to pay for great food, after all we had just spent a week in the North West eating in some exceptional restaurants with great food. She felt like past and seafood, and was pretty pricey at $33.00 but ordered it. I elected for the cheese steak sandwich at $15.00. Pricey. I start out by judging a resturant by its bread. Good freash WARM bread is a plus, howerver we never got any bread. He just brought the meal. I know my wife was not pleased when I asked her how her seafood posta was and she said... OK. She had better pasta at the Olive Garden ( a chain of pasta restaurants) I believe my cheese steak was actually roast beef. It was burnt on the edges and the cheese was already hard. (quallity?) Had to ask the water for water refills and he never bothered to ask how are meal was. Not a good ending to our wonderfull trip.

    (2)

  • Priscilla T.

    Loved this place! Had the tortellini with Alfredo and hazelnuts it was phenomenal!!! Anddd 24hrs can't ask for more

    (5)

  • Malcolm E.

    Quality food and a very interesting decor. I wish the brunch menu was deeper in selection.

    (3)

  • Nalani P.

    horrible place, bad service, loooong wait times and crappy food...need i say more?! don't waste your hard earned money here!! go to mcdonald's!!!

    (1)

  • Mike C.

    It's 10pm and you want an omelet? 10am and you want a burger? No problem at 13 Coins. The interior is dim, made up in low-key, late 70's style. If you're in the right mood, it makes for a cozy dining atmosphere. For a little extra fun, grab a seat in a high backed wing chair at the counter and be entertained by the chefs while you much on a dish of antipasto. It's a bit pricey, but the menu is big; everything from omelets to prime rib, so you're guaranteed to find something for everyone. The famous Chicken Parm is a must-have. Omelets are big, hashbrowns are great. The burger is good, served on a sandwich roll. Pastas are good, especially when garlic is present. The only dessert I've had is the fried ice cream. Just as Ruth D. wrote, it's huge -- it can be shared by two or even three people. Whether you're dressed up or dressed down you'll get solid, and sometimes attentive, service. Forget the neighborhood and forget the building, just go inside and enjoy yourself.

    (4)

  • Eric Lane B.

    I ate at 13 Coins one day for lunch about seven years ago, when I'd first moved to Seattle. My friends took me there, telling me it was a Seattle institution. I remember exactly nothing about that visit other than the place was very dark. Two years ago my partner and I were looking to have a late night meal, and stopped at 13 Coins. After waiting in the foyer for about fifteen minutes without any indication of there being a hostess or anyone who was concerned in the least that we were there, we decided to go elsewhere. It was also deeply smoky - this was before they passed the blessed smoking ban in bars and restaurants in Seattle. Not being ones to give up easily on a potentially good (and 24 hour) restaurant we decided to give 13 Coins another go this past Saturday night.. There is a small parking lot just to the south of the building (this is the one on Boren) and I felt lucky to find a spot. When we approached the host stand I asked if that lot was for the restaurant. The hostess didn't know. She shouted at someone behind her, 'Hey, can he park there?' A shouted conversation followed (mostly composed of 'park where?' 'Can who park there?') which sort of fizzled out without any resolution to my question. We stood there for a few more minutes, and then asked the hostess if we could be seated. She said we could sit at the bar. Without leading us there, or even pointing to the bar, she walked away. We went to the bar and sat down in the big seats that look like the seats on the Haunted Mansion at Disneyworld. After about ten minutes my partner managed to flag someone down and ask if there was a leak - his chair and the space under his chair was wet. This person (manager? cook? valet? it was impossible to tell) flung a dirty rag around, slopping a lot of water all over both of our shoes. After another ten minutes we went back to the host stand to ask for menus. The hostess came back to where we were sitting and literally threw the menus in front of us. We looked at the astonishingly overpriced food. Still - if the food was good, it might be worth it. Maybe all this was part of the charm of 13 Coins? The 'we don't give a damn about you' attitude - was it all just an act? After another ten minutes with no one coming by to take our order, give us water, or in any way act as if we had any reason to be there we decided we didn't want to find out. We left. Never to return. We went to Coastal Kitchen, where we were greeted very warmly by waitstaff and host, and had a perfect meal. 13 Coins can go piss up a rope for all I care.

    (1)

  • Aaron S.

    cozy atmosphere, decent food, great selection of greasy fried foods!

    (3)

  • Jennifer I.

    I was a regular at 13 coins a few years ago. I miss the old wait staff as well as Lance the Head Line guy. The food is decent, large portions, you definitely will not leave hungry. I'm pretty sure the restaurant changed ownership and since it hasn't been as good (otherwise it'd have gotten 5 stars). If you sit along the counter the chefs will talk with you and it's always entertaining watching them cook your food. I'd recommend the Spinach Salad and fried ice cream. Both are great! Being open 24 hours doesn't hurt either. Check it out late night, great for some good people watching!

    (4)

  • Alfonso L.

    Stepping into this place was like walking on to some gothic porn set. Sounds weird, huh? Well, the dark atmosphere, replete with these enormous purple booths and tall counter chairs with leather cushions: it was definitely a throwback to a previous era, and frankly did not seem terribly inviting or cheerful. This was not your typical sprightly breakfast spot, which is what we wanted and this joint was recommended to us by the guy at Thrifty Rent a Car with the lazy eye who was singing a Beyonce song to himself as we wheeled in. Food, oddly enough, wasn't too bad, except, well, for the eggs. I had the morning special, the diced ham scramble. Good ham, tasty onions and peppers but actual egg content was skimpy. Friend had bacon and eggs, but eggs were reduced to crumbs and not all that flavorful. Bacon plentiful. Toast was superb, but come on, how can you ruin this? Hash browns piled on and nicely cooked. Coffee non-stop and strong (good). One quibble was the rather expensive tab --about $10 for the bacon and eggs special alone when I could have gone to Denny's down the street for a Grand Slam. Or I could have had some fluffy scrambled eggs if I had stayed at home. Oh wait, I wasn't at home. In any case, we were starving that morning and about to haul ass to Canada.

    (3)

  • nick f.

    I went to 13 coins on February 19th and I will most likely never return. I ordered the duck with blueberry sauce and some french onion soup. The top quarter of my bowl of french onion was gobbed with melted cheese, and the onions were so overdone that they were almost gelatinous, i sent it back for chili. The duck's portion size was laughable at best, with 4 tiny slivers of duck placed around a huge gob of yellowed mashed potatoes that looked like they had been made en masse and then let sit in a huge container before serving them a couple hours later. The manager who our server sent over wasn't even apologetic saying "I can't do anything about portion sizes that's corporate." Even after he said that he understood what I was complaining about. I never touched the duck plate, and he whisked it off the table and took it into the back, most likely to throw away or for someone in the back to eat. I felt bad for my dad who thought he was taking me to a nice restaurant for my birthday, and I ended up eating the chili and a little bit of his avocado Asian salad. (which was quite good) Overall, my experience was a joke for a fine dining restaurant where most of the plates cost over 20-25$. My dad doesn't make that much money, and from now on I'll just stick with a chain like Black Angus for my birthday, where I'll at least know that my portion size will be worth what I pay.

    (1)

  • Larry N.

    I was staying at a hotel nearby, and the front desk recommended the 13 coins. It is a 24/7 diner/bar, between the Hilton and Radisson hotels. It was only a few minutes walk from my hotel. I sat at the bar, and there were many Seahawks fans in watching a playoff game all over the bar area. Gave it a very "locals" type place, but they were friendly and I felt right at home here. The server was amazing, friendly, fast and helpful. I had a draft IPA, cheese burger and cup of soup. The food was great, and the beer cold. I was sorta taken back at the prices, ($13 for a burger & fries), but after checking a few other restaurants in the area, they are all in the same neighborhood. If your staying at one if the many hotels nearby, it is worth stopping in.

    (4)

  • Christine P.

    I always stop in here pre/post airport & my whole family always gets so excited. The atmosphere is very modern chic & you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sitting at the bar is the best. Big comfy chairs & a fun loving crew making your food right there. You can tell that they really respect each other & know their culinary business. Perfect Seattle spot. Definitely make a stop on your way in or out.

    (5)

  • Liz B.

    Love this place! It is a must prior to flying out on the Red Eye for me. Last night didn't disappoint... our server Kelly Price was awesome... we had the clams in pesto broth, gorgonzola cheesecake and dungeness crab cakes... so yummy. See you next time!!!

    (4)

  • Tawny G.

    Very expensive food, but totally worth it for a special occasion! Just the atmosphere itself is amazing! Low lighting and comfy seats. Live music and 24 hour service! The food portions were fair and overall delicious.

    (5)

  • Tess B.

    Overpriced, over dark, but it really is exactly what it is meant to be... A step back in time to an airport lounge of days gone by. The booths are massive, the kitchen open to the bar, the barstools wingbacked. Food nothing remarkable for the hefty price tag, and I've tried all three mealtimes over the years. Still- no place like home, the ambiance keeps me coming back and it's our go to spot whenever we're on our way in/out of Washington through Seatac. Worth checking out at least once in your life if in the vicinity.

    (3)

  • Katy H.

    For some reason people are absolutely obsessed with 13 Coins. You've either been there and loved it, or you are indifferent. And finally, finally I get the hype! 13 Coins was everything I expected it to be and more. After an event in Seatac at a spa, a group of four of us decided to grab dinner before heading back to Seattle and going out different ways. The night was young! So around 7pm we popped by 13 Coins for dinner. Much to my surprise, the space was immaculate and totally new looking. For some reason I had thought of this restaurant as outdated and past its prime. But everything from the floors to the lights to the booths were all modern and sleek and beautiful. It reminded me of some kind of private dining club or casino restaurant. Nothing was tacky, nothing was old or sticky or gross. I'm not sure where I'd been given the impression but it was literally the opposite of what I'd envisioned. Especially for being a restaurant so close to the airport. The space is massive, too. There are two bars. Basically a cocktail bar where you can drink/eat and then a counter (not so much a bar) where you can also eat. Perfect for groups of two or people eating/drinking on their own. There's also soft seating in the bar and in the dining room there are large booths for big groups and tables for smaller groups. Pretty much a seating arrangement for any occasion or group size. So what's not perfect about 13 Coins? It depends on what you're after. To me the menu screams classic all American. And in many ways that's awesome! But at the same time it really does feel a teeny bit like you're eating high quality TV dinners. Nothing is absolutely stellar but everything is comforting and the portions are insanely large. The entree plates are literally the size of platters you'd see on your family table at Thanksgiving! So you definitely get your money's worth here. So you might not get the best steak in town, but you'll get the best price on steak and it'll be huge. Same with salads, desserts, and whatever else you order. Service was also impeccable. I was drinking Arnold Palmers and before I got to half a glass, a new one was presented. The fact that our server paid close attention like that was awesome and he visited our table often, made sure we were happy, and left us alone just enough that we didn't feel bothered. Really great balancing act on his part. So all in all this is a great place for casual dining, late night eats, or all-day breakfast. Large portions, small prices, great service and decent food. Next time I'll have to hang out in the bar a bit. It looked like great people watching could be had there.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I love the high bar stools and booths! If I opened a restaurant it would have the same feel as this place! The counter is the place to sit! If you are in Seattle you should go here! Open kitchen and open 24 hrs!

    (4)

  • Jenny Z.

    Not bad for the price. The menus features a lot of varieties, open 24/7 and not to mention really nice ambience compared to the other restaurants nearby.

    (3)

  • The Anh N.

    Love the staffs, but for almost $15 the Ukraine Joe needs to be ended. They spinach killed the protein. They should separate the proteins. Make the scrambles and topped with spinach, and then to with the meats, but cook all separately. Culinary disaster, but I will come back because I've been eating the over ten years.

    (2)

  • Yellow S.

    Great decor and nice service, this place was our last stop before we flew out of Sea-Tac airport. Food is decent, but a little on the pricey side (that's probably why they get 3.5 stars)

    (4)

  • Tres B.

    Old style American semi swanky dependable old friend. It dated, but comfortable like n upscale old sweater.Dark and roomy, romantic, the open kitchen grilling big calorie laden goodies, big steak fries, massive burgers, great breakfasts, open all the time, glimmering there for you...when you need her. Its so passe, its current. And that's the main reasons i love 13 Coins. Seattle area tradition.

    (4)

  • Shullina E.

    To start it off, parking can be hard to find. The front of the parking lot can get full quickly so you might have to park in the back or somewhere else (not sure if you're allowed to park there or not). Now, arriving at the restaurant it was pretty packed but the atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty lively. The front desk told us that it'll be about an hour to an hour and half. Instead of leaving, we decided to stay since we're already there. About an hour of waiting, we finally got a table. After we placed our order, it took about another 30-40 mins. We order some steak, eggs benedicts, and some pasta. The steak was okay (not the best that we had), eggs benedict was alright (could of been better), but the pasta..that was the best pasta we had in awhile! Try the Linguine Alla Grancio if you love lobster pasta. Overall, I'll return again, but if only the waiting time isn't over an hour next time.

    (3)

  • Jeremy S.

    EPIC FAIL by GM and waitress/cook staff. No apologies either. Guess my money and that of my friends is not enough to warrant respectable service and quality food. I will ensure I tell my friends and business colleagues NOT to bring their business here. Customer service 101- the CUSTOMER is right!

    (1)

  • Andrew F.

    Terrible happy hour. Poor menu choices. 5 small pieces of BBQ pork (Chinese food style; not what I expected) spread out on a huge plate to look bigger than it is. 6.99. Deviled eggs (with a shell in every bite) 3.99. Not my idea of happy hour. Won't be back.

    (1)

  • Christi H.

    Well not the 13 Coins I remember. It's busy but takes 15 minutes to get a beer and a straight shot. Bartenders let people take your seat even when Ther is a drink and money sitting there. A sign of low class patrons. When you order a $20 shot you thk it would be there in under 15 minutes but no. Waitresses are attentive food is still good. Maybe the owners sold it and service isn't a priority anymore.

    (3)

  • Jonathan G.

    Ate here this evening with a large group of 25. We had a private room and dedicated server. Food and service were solid. I ordered the French Onion soup which was decadent! A ton of cheesy goodness! It could have been a bit warmer but that's the only complaint. The pan fried oysters were my entree. The portion was absolutely huge and I felt I barely made a dent before getting full! The decor in the bar area is pretty cool. I've never seen high backed bar stools like those! Would definitely return!

    (4)

  • Karen J.

    We've eaten here many times over the years, usually late at night after arriving home from a flight, as it's right across the street from SeaTac airport and is open 24 hours. When I moved to Seattle in 1974, the downtown location was THE place to go for nice food, drinks, etc. but I didn't start eating at the SeaTac location until around 10 years ago. The service -- I'm pretty sure we've had the same server the last few times we've eaten here -- he is super good at what he does -- very pleasant, fast, makes good suggestions, etc. -- but he is not at all chatty, as in no conversation at all, just the bare amount of words to take your order and ask if you need anything, etc. I think the other servers pretty much stick to business, too, because I overheard some travelers who were from out of state try to strike up a conversation and their server was polite but turned the talk right back to the ordering of food, etc. The decor -- probably last redecorated in 1973, but it was nice for the era. It's not in bad shape for how old it must be. The food -- you are given a complimentary plate of antipasto, which is nice. I usually have a steak. Last time it was a rib eye and it was the leanest rib eye I've ever seen, but was very good. Due to food allergies, I can no longer eat the pasta that is served with it, but they were very nice about substituting some steamed broccoli. Overall, I'd agree that the food is better than any other available 24 hour places, but it is much more expensive. It would not be my choice for a steak dinner for that price, but since it's convenient and open, we will still eat here. Accessibility -- there is a parking area at street level, but the door to the restaurant is around the corner of the building, so if you can walk but it's not fun for you, it's kind of far to the door. There is also parking in back, but also a couple hundred feet to the lower level door where there is an elevator. Also, it's sloped in places back there.

    (3)

  • Star E.

    I have been coming to this great restaurant for 30 years and always given it 4 stars. Under new ownership now it is Not the 13 coins of old. Slow service and cold food. Very sad. Hopefully it was just our waiter. Will give it one more shot next time I am out at Sea Tac, but it could be off my list of "go to"and recommended restaurants for friends flying through with long layovers.

    (2)

  • Shirley N.

    Used to be my favorite place but after tonight will never go back. Asked to wait to be seated because she just sat someone else. Waited and as we got to our seats waiter said he needed more time and we had to go wait again, went into the bar to be told they don't serve food this late. I guess they aren't a 24 hour restaurant after all.

    (1)

  • George P.

    Have been eating the Coins restaurants for nearly 50yrs, have always loved it, but just had the greasiest Joe's Special ever!! Still had good flavor but come on, what gives?! Will have to start laying over in SF on Flts out Alaska and revisiting Joe's in North Beach for a good Joe's special! Used to love my Seattle lay overs just to hang out and eat great food and watch great cooks do amazing work. So sad

    (1)

  • Jenn L.

    UM... OK.... --------------------------------------------------­------------------------------------ Hi Jenn, Den A. sent you a message on Yelp: Subject: Racist?! "People like you make me want to f@*king scream! Get the f@*k over yourself! Must be nice to just be able to blame every sh*tty thing that happens in your life on everything and everyone around you being racist. THAT sounds pretty damn racist to me. How about you take a look in a mirror sweet heart. Guess what... Some times sh*t just simply happens. To EVERYONE!! So shut the f@*k up!" ORIGINAL POST _________________________________________________ Racist much?!? Let's seat the Asians on the empty bar side where there isn't even a server. Especially when they proceed to seat 3 white couples (1 pair before us and 2 pairs after us) on the main side that is busy with all of the other patrons and many servers. Then when I asked why we weren't seated with everybody else, they just answered, "oh, there is supposed to be a server over there..." Well I am born and raised in the United States of America. My father has worked for the U.S. Government for 40 years. My boyfriend is 4th generation Asian American and his father served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...does that qualify us to be full fledged Americans? Makes me sick that some parts of Seattle are still racist... going back to Cali...

    (1)

  • Andrew S.

    This has the feel of a place that will soon be featured on restaurant impossible, a place that has seen better days and is on the decline. Bar service was terrible, it took forever to get service and when our table was ready, the dishes on the setting were dirty, which the server did not notice. The cooks sound like they're enjoying themselves from the conversation however maybe they should focus more on cooking than talking. Steak was not seasoned, ordered medium rare and came out medium well, pasta had way too much garlic and no taste. Had to send the meal back and the manager was summoned and acted like he could care less about the poor quality of the food and having dissatisfied customers. Turkey tasted like refrigerated meat and not fresh. On the plus side, deviled eggs were good and the waitress was friendly. We will not return.

    (2)

  • Anthony B.

    Please rate your visit on a scale of one star to five.

    (5)

  • Jenny B.

    Best rueben sandwich around! It's huge though - good to share with someone or take half home. Not a fan of the fries with it though - they just seem too much and always come out soggy and greasy. Much better with a substitute side salad instead (if I remember to ask.) We often stop in for a bite to eat when coming home from the airport nearby- the friendly waitstaff and the open 24 hours bit make it a reliable favorite! Only reason I can't give 5 stars is the host/hostess. It must be part of their protocol because it doesn't seem to matter who's working at the host station - they are always nice and polite but there is ALWAYS a wait for the restaurant. Even if a dozen spots are open at the counter- we always are told to sit and wait. Sometimes it's 5 minutes, sometimes it's 15. Eventually we're at the counter in those big comfy swivel chairs - but why the wait? The table is open? Why not just seat the guests as they come in and put them in the open spots right away?

    (4)

  • Nancy P.

    Great Friendly Service! Very Clean! Wonderful Breakfast! The eggs Benedict with Salmon was melt in your mouth! Fresh sausage and shredded potatoes!

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    I love this place for lots of reasons. Had many great meals here and lots of memories. I usually go with the joes special or an omelette and it's always good. For some reason the toast tastes better here than anywhere. I have also regularly had a server here named Alvin and he's consistently really good. Old school professional server. Always like when I'm in his section.

    (5)

  • Roanne E.

    I really had high expectations for this restaurant but sadly I am disappointed. I had expected this place to be up to par since is is considered an upscale restaurant, however my experience was the total opposite. This place is disgusting. Came in on a Saturday night after a long day of work around 10 and was seated fairly quickly. The server was somewhat nice but had a sarcastic tone to his voice (probably because we were dressed in sweats) and asks us what we would like to drink. After dropping off our drinks, he then drops off a basket of cold bread and a plate with cold cut meats and veggies for us to munch on while we wait. However I was not expecting to wait so 10 minutes to get my order taken. I ordered fried ravioli, monte cristo sandwich and eggs benedict. After 20 minutes our appetizer finally arrives. The fried ravioli tasted delicious until I realized that the bed of greens it was laid on had ants(?) crawling around on it. Gagged in mouth a little but I was so hungry I didn't even care at this point. Thirty minutes later our entrees come out and they were mediocre to say the least. The eggs benedict was dredged in hollandaise sauce and my monte cristo was very bland. Sadly, I had to season both with salt. And even then, I wasn't able to finish my food because of my disappointment. At this point our server was nowhere to be found. Not once did he ask if our food was okay, he just served our food and then came back 40 minutes later to give our check and ask if we needed boxes. I'm pretty sure I was at that restaurant for about 2 hours, and half of the time was just playing the waiting game. To top off the mediocre service and disgusting food, I went to go use the washroom and found one toilet clogged with toilet paper. There was also used paper towel all over the sink and the dispenser for the paper towel was empty, so I ended up using the tissue from a box sitting on the counter. What kind of upscale restaurant is this? I don't know if I just went there at a bad time or I ordered the wrong thing but I left that place feeling very irritated and disgusted. I came from a long day of work that day expecting to leave the restaurant with a full stomach and a happy soul but I received the total opposite. I am very hesitant to give this place another shot. Sorry 13 coins. Two stars for the deco?

    (2)

  • Kelli H.

    First thing I noticed was they used to always bring out a relish tray and bread - they weren't offered. I usually order the Chicken Picatta but this time I opted for the veal. It was delicious but there was only two really small pieces. I'm dropping a star because my wine glass had a really big chip in it and I cut my lip. I definitely expect the bartender to pay closer attention, especially at a classy joint such as this! ;)

    (4)

  • Rusty S.

    The food, the service, and the ambiance here are all excellent. Why two stars, then? The staff were wearing NFL Seahawks costumes, just like the crew at McDonald's. Which, at an upscale restaurant such as this, was more than a little off-putting. I've been to 13 Coins a few times before. It's a nice place, much fancier (and more expensive) than the eateries I normally frequent. This is a good restaurant for special occasions and to take out-of-towners though, especially with their close proximity to Sea-Tac airport and 24-hour dining. The menu here is on the spendy side, but not outrageous: you can get a $12 sandwich, $20 pasta, or $50 steak, for example. Everything I've tried was really tasty, and the portions aren't huge but quite satisfying enough. One of the really unique things about this restaurant is the ambiance: it's a dark place full of huge, plush, private booths and mellow lighting, and there's a classy 1960's or 70's feel to the whole establishment. The one thing that really ruined my last experience here was the Seattle Seahawks NFL team. This area seems to have gone football crazy of late, and the insanity (stupidity?) even extends into the otherwise opulent dining room of 13 Coins. Not all, but many of the staff here were wearing NFL Seahawks jerseys at work. Funny how such a simple thing as that can just destroy the mood, but it really does. I found the situation especially amusing because just a couple of days prior to my visit I had been to a McDonald's restaurant where all of the crew were wearing McSeahawks T-shirts-- I wonder if 13 Coins will now be offering adult Happy Meals that come with a Seahawks sticker, too?

    (2)

  • Moriah M.

    Great airport find, fast friendly service. Huge menu, even live entertainment. The service was fast, I wished my food was a bit hotter, but it was tasty and speedy can be key at the airport. Big plates 2 dinners w wine 50 bucks, glad we found it.

    (3)

  • Michael H.

    This was a convenient lunch stop during our layover at Sea-Tac Airport. It was within walking distance upon arrival at the airport. They had a secure closet where we were able to keep our luggage during lunch, a nice touch for travelers. The burger and sandwich were tasty. Overall, the food was good. I wouldn't recommend the french onion soup simply because it was mostly cheese and broth, more onions were left to be desired. I would highly recommend this cozy restaurant over airport food!

    (3)

  • A C.

    Went here during a stay for convention. Always caught breakfast and do not regret it. Pretty good food, honestly a bit pricey. Always got an eggs Benedict meal, HIGHLY recommend the smoked salmon or crab. Servers were really sweet. Loved the atmosphere, dark and those booth seats---super tall! Would come again if staying at a hotel near the airport!

    (4)

  • Hui-yu Y.

    Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Wait time: 2 stars Ambiance: 3 stars We got here around 4:30 pm on Sunday. It took 5-10 minutes for the waitress to notice us because nobody was at the front desk. Then they told us we have to wait at the sofa area until everyone in the party has arrived. We got seated in a booth, but the blinds were broken and the sun was right on my friend's face, so we changed our seats to the bar area. After we sat down at one of the table in the bar area, the bartender came to take our order after 5-10 minutes. Their bathroom decoration was much better than other restaurants, but the puke smell was also much heavier than any restaurants that I've been.. so I'll say it's just so-so. I ordered the sunday special BBQ rib for $19.99 (comes with fries and cole slaw). Their steak or seafood are in the $30-60 ranges I believe... I won't do that for lunch, but you can order stuff from their breakfast menu 24/7, so you have a wide selection. The rib wasn't big, and it was just warm, not hot. The fries wasn't hot either. I was hungry, so I ate it. My friend's ribs were kinda cold, so she asked the waitress to heat it up a bit more. Before that, my brother had taken her cole slaw already. However, when her plates came back, there was cole slaw and more fries. Also it tasted much better (yea I should have done it, damnit!). I think they did well for that kind of service. BUT for the same price, you can get a much larger ribs at Tap house in Bellevue during happy hour.. I wasn't impressed at all. Apparently they make bartenders to serve the tables between happy hour time and dinner time since it's usually slow, but I don't think it's a good idea for Sunday since there were like 6 tables of customers eating meals there other than us. You have to try very hard to get the bartender's attention since she's really busy. There's an piano at the bar area and the overall decor of the place was pretty nice. I think it would be better if they can clean their bathroom better....

    (3)

  • Joshua P.

    We used to eat here, but one day I ordered Eggs Benedict and we saw the guy handling our English muffins with his bare hands... (They were ready to be put on our plate) You may think this is going overboard, but who knows where those hands have been? When I used to go there, the ambiance was nice and the food was good!

    (3)

  • Taryn L.

    Anthony... The boss of 13 coins. More like the worst person to be working in hospitality...ever. We drove an hour to visit this "highly regarded" historical breakfast joint, only to be turned away as "out of rotation" for simply sitting at the bar stool while waiting for a table. Anthony...lay off the cocaine..."You...are out of rotation..."

    (1)

  • Renee D.

    2 words: Gorgonzola Cheesecake. Holy hell it's amazing. 4 different passersby commented on how that dish was their favorite. And it's easy to understand why. I can't explain, you must only try. I find the atmosphere of 13 Coins unique and fun. There can be quite a bit of wait time to be seated and to get your meal; however, it's a chill place to just hang out or fall asleep (very dim lighting). The parking is always full, so be prepared to walk. It is almost always packed and thusly kind of loud. The chefs are right behind the bar so there are the normal kitchen sounds, pots and pans, that kind of thing. Some of their food is nothing special and really bland. I would ask the server what their best dishes are or just get the gorgonzola cheesecake : ) Kind of expensive.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    My friends have been talking about 13 coins for years and I finally made my way here last weekend for breakfast. The ambiance was great. A nice escape before or just after the craziness of the airport with dark, leather chairs and booths and an open kitchen. Service was also good -- quick, efficient, and friendly. However, I was a bit torn on the food. My boyfriend ordered the Crabs Benedict and it was delicious -- savory, with tons of crab meat. Really good. However, I was less than impressed with my Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. The chicken fried steak was crispy (though a little salty) and the eggs were cooked perfectly to order. The problem came with the gravy. Rather than a sausage gravy, it had bits of ham or bacon and I was completely thrown off. For the price, I've had much better and don't think I'd order that again. I wouldn't make my way out to eat at 13 coins just because, but if I'm ever in the area again, I would probably stop in.

    (3)

  • Christie K.

    Cool atmosphere & nice touch with the complimentary veggies with ranch as a starter. Service was not the best.....over 5 minutes until our server acknowledged us. She repeated the same phrases over and over to all of her tables repeatedly. I think I heard "oh it's really good here" 50 times. Super fake & annoying. I couldn't wait to leave! My husbands really liked his smoked cheddar burger. My chicken fried steak was terrible. Dry meat, questionable lukewarm gravy, greasy over cooked hash browns & my eggs were underdone. I had to ask for my toast. I expected better then Denny's quality for $40

    (3)

  • Sheri F.

    I've been to this 13 Coins on four separate occasions. The food is consistently cooked well with good quality ingredients. The wait after ordering is determined by how busy they are. They were packed in on the weekends but mellow during a business lunch. The veal parmigiana is excellent here. So is the Monte Cristo sandwich. Nothing I've ordered has been a poor choice. Their french fries are made in-house and are cut really thick. Tip: If there's a long wait for a table, see if there's seating at the counter or in the lounge. Sitting at the counter gives you the experience of seeing the chefs do their magic in high backed leather chairs. The lounge has nice, big chairs and live music that has ranged from popular '70's cover bands to current pop/jazz genres. The ambiance of the place reminds me of a mafia movie. Tall, private booths in leather with a darkened lounge and everyone in black tie gives off that vibe. On a busy night, you may need to go to a nearby business to park. Food: 4 Ambiance: 4 Service: 3.5 Parking: 3

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    Everything is way over priced for the quality. The crab cakes were rather greasy, as was the calamari steak. The calamari was also tough. I ordered the steak salad which was ok, but the bleu cheese dressing was more like ranch. Service was in point until the meal came, then nothing. Will not be coming back.

    (1)

  • June C.

    Kelly Price rocks and her service here was impeccable. Loved the recommendations of pesto clams, shrimp scampi, calamari steak and rack of lamb. She finished us off with an amazing cheesecake!!! Way fun and can't beat the high back booths for an intimate conversation.

    (4)

  • Jon T.

    On our last night in Seattle, after spending 2 hours in the city's traffic getting back from Anacortes, we just wanted a sandwich and a beer. We walked to 13 Coins from the Holiday Inn - Seatac. We passed on the idea of taking the Link downtown, but it was tempting. 13 Coins has a small offering of craft drafts I had a Manny's and Ms T had a Diamond Knot IPA, then we split another Diamond Knot. This was Reuben and Cheeseburger night. My Reuben was not made form corned brisket, but I did not really expect that, since thin sliced corned round has taken over most places. It was probably Boar's Head. The bread was nicely toasted, the sauerkraut was plentiful and mild. Thousand Island was on the side so I could regulate my intake. Despite the commercial meat, the sandwich was passable. Ms T's cheeseburger was also decent. It had good char-grill flavor and was seasoned a little. The fries were large format and that is not the best for cooking, but we ate too many anyway. Don't expect too much from 13 Coins, but for a beer and sandwich, OK. It's kind of one of those places you settle for when you are travelling. It is kind of a weak three stars, based on this one visit.

    (3)

  • Somaria C.

    3 stars for being a 24 hour restaurant and the atmosphere. I've been to this establishment quite a few times and I never really got around to reviewing it. We normally come here only because my boyfriend LOVES their bucket of clams which is Manila clams in a pesto broth. I personally think it's "eh okay" but he craves it time to time. The food here is mediocre and absolutely doesn't justify the price. Since we've dined here quite a few times I've had a chance to try different dishes on the menu and there hasn't been one single thing that's made me swoon and think "we have to come back for this" I've tried the steaks, pastas, sandwiches, various appetizers and everything was just average. If it's 2 o clock am and you got the late night munchies but fast food or Denny's/Shari's don't sound too appetizing (which they never do) then I suppose you can give this place a try but be ready to spend.

    (3)

  • Sue G.

    Excellent breakfast and great service. A bit pricey but worth the splurge. Would definitely come back

    (4)

  • Amy S.

    The food is really good. Especially the escargot! I had the veal and that was excellent. Friendly atmosphere, especially between staff members! I highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Charity S.

    The best ever egg white Denver omlette. Good service, nice staff and fair prices. I will be going back for breakfast if I'm back in this area.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    Hey Road Guy! Here is what we want: 1. Nice Bar 2. Eat at Bar 3. Good Food 4. Nice Music (Darrell was Fantastic) 5. Good Service 6. Near Airport This place check, check, and check 5 stars!!

    (5)

  • Ryan O.

    This was a really interesting place...that, if not for the Yelp reviews, I probably would never have tried. A 24 hour restaurant in an office building with blacked out windows....probably not. However, it was a great experience. We sat at the counter - very comfortable seating plus you get to see what goes on behind the scenes of a very busy restaurant. The waiter was great - attentive and friendly but not bothersome. We had the crispy calamari and deviled eggs as an appetizer...both were excellent and nice full portions. I had the chicken Parmesan - was told it was the number one item on the menu. The waiter told me it was in a cream sauce, which I decided to try...definately would get the red sauce next time...but such a large portion and well done with a side of pasta. My colleague had the fried trout special, also with a side of pasta, and she loved it. Too full for dessert...but definately will be back.... Was interesting that the full menu is offered 24 hours a day - this makes me want to see what a breakfast service is like here.

    (4)

  • S L.

    Food was pretty good. Service was slow. Not bad, but not memorable food. Ambience was better than expected.

    (3)

  • Glenn T.

    Beware of this weekend crew. It feels like I am at a barber shop. Badmouthing customers, dropping N-Bombs, cackling , yelling across the restaurant slandering the bussers who were on the schedule for the evening. As we walked in, overheard the waitress making negative comments about the couple that was walking out: I'm sure they paid their bill, so what is there to comment about. I here a "Shawn" complaining about being overworked. I'm sure there are many people who need a job that can maintain professional demeanor while on the job. I usually have a great experience here, but this declining environment is not consistent with the above-average pricing. Gossip. Joking at the expense of providing quality customer service. I would steer clear of this restaurant. I will definitely not return. I can compare this restaurant to Denny's. I am sitting here as I write this review and we've not been assisted by our server, Katrina, in over 15 mins. The manager is walking about with his clipboard as if all is well, which sends the signal that either a.) the manager is not concerned with professionalism or b.) he is afraid to correct his employees. Whatever the issue is, this establishment will no longer receive any recommends. STAY AWAY FROM THE SEATAC LOCATION. YOU WILL REGRET YOUR TIME HERE. $62 for a lunch tab and I feel like I've been sitting in a dive bar listening to the employee's gossip and shenanigans. NOT PLEASED!

    (1)

  • Dazree E.

    Poor service, mediocre tasting food, food took 40 minutes from order to table. Took 10 minutes just to get menus. Order came with toast and once we realized it we then had to ask waitress about toast options. Her initial response was, "Oh I just assumed you didn't want it since you didn't say which type of toast you wanted" which makes no sense because she didn't tell us it came with toast or what the options were. The staff appears busy but when you watch them work there is a lot of wasted motion with walking and lack of prioritization. Lastly it took another 15 minutes to pay. Sad to spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes just to get crappy service and food.

    (1)

  • Fatemeh F.

    My first visit to this location was great. It was nice to have a full menu to order from. We thought we would try it again. What a mistake. The server seemed willing to accommodate my food restrictions, but what I got was a plate of inedible mush. My boyfriend (who will eat just about anything you put in front of him) couldn't stomach a second bite. And this wasn't the bad part. I thanked the server for his attempt to accommodate my restrictions, but the meal was full of clams (I explicitly said I did NOT want clams in it) and none of the vegetables mentioned at the time of ordering were included in the meal. His response was that he only charged me for a chicken fettuccini. I don't care what you call what you charge me... The point isn't how much you charge... But rather that I'm being charged for something inedible. He said he would get his manager and took the full plate of noodle mush away. He later returned saying the manager took care of it off the bill and that other restaurants would not do the same. He then argued that there weren't any clams in the dish... Just clam nectar. If that's the case, then my clam looking chicken was incredibly small, chewy and grey. Come on. Overall, the experience would not have been so bad had the server been less argumentative and more about fixing a flawed dining experience.

    (2)

  • Mike L.

    Read some of the yelp haters and felt the need to respond. This is a bad-ass 24 hour sex panther lounge from straight out of the 70s. Yes, the food is uneven and somewhat overpriced but it's a great place to grab a casual lunch or a late night drink with breakfast if you're in SeaTac orbit. Also, if you're dropping off or picking up at the airport, it's a great waypoint whose atmosphere and furniture will impress your guests.

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    Solid 4 star breakfast. Mexi scramble was very good. Hash browns also grilled nicely greasy spoon crisp.

    (4)

  • Tristan T.

    Food CHOICE was great, quality good but not outstanding considering the premium price. Service was average at best - however, if you're in need of a good bite at any hour this is your place.

    (3)

  • Ward K.

    Food? Very good. Service? Why do I always feel like I'm inconvienicing the waitstaff? I stay at the hotel next door two or three times a month for business. All too frequently I forget my past experience and come here again. Stand around and wait for someone to care you walked in the door, then be shown to your seat. May or may not be made to feel welcome by waiter. Happy hour? Don't bother unless you like to be ignored. The restaurant scene in Seattle is too competitive to allow service like this time and again. Food is very good but it doesn't outweigh the negatives.

    (1)

  • Kaitlyn C.

    Delicious food, friendly and competent staff, an overall great restaurant and a Seattle classic!

    (5)

  • Dov W.

    We ended up having to walk out without even ordering, because the bartender wouldn't even give us the time of day. It was too bad, since it's centrally located and opened late.

    (1)

  • Annette Z.

    Not a 5 star review because and my only complaint. Our waiter took forever on the refill process for our water glasses and our friends' coffee cups. I ate French Toast and Bacon. It was 4 huge slices of french toast...my daughter at 1 and 1/2 slices on her own and loved it...she hijacked/kidnapped my plate despite the fact I had a separate plate for her. (She's 2 1/2 years old and can be a picky eater) Hubby had biscuts and gravy...he wanted chicken fried steak but they were all sold out :(! It was his bday brunch and he was kind of disappointed he couldn't try the chicken fried steak. The food was good and served while still hot. I definitely want to come back when I have more money I had $30 budgeted and spent $32 with tip. The food was good, the waiter could've been a bit more attentive.

    (4)

  • Bob M.

    Open 24 hours and a little pricy for just travelers wanting a dinner under 15.00 average here is 19.00 to 30.00I love the counter and watch the cooks do their thing. The food is always good. They let you see sometimes they tool will burn dinner. Wow a place my wife could work she has burned dinner down guess it's home cooking up scale

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Too pricey for the quality of the food. Servers were very nice and the reason for the two stars.

    (2)

  • Shellie T.

    I came to celebrate my birthday and was pleased! The food was amazing! The staff was pleasant and attentive! I had the Veal Marsalla for dinner with Apple Pie for Dessert! It was so delicious! Not to mention the Anti pasto platter....I will definately come back!

    (5)

  • Tonia D.

    Great food in the restaurant and bar area. TVs to watch sports games also.

    (5)

  • Catherine V.

    When visiting Seattle, I truly enjoyed dining at 13 Coins! The atmosphere was enticing and made my dining experience memorable. I enjoyed looking at the unique and stylish decor from the fancy creative chairs to overall structure of the restaurant. The food was decadent and delicious as well! I highly recommend that Guy Fieri showcast this place on Diners, Drive In's, & Dives!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth K.

    13 Coins is a great restaurant, I have never had a bad experience or a bad meal here. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. They have this great Vegetarian sandwich I really recommend. The only thing I think 13 Coins should work on is not running out of appetizers or dishes on the menu, twice I've been here and they've been out of multiple dishes.

    (4)

  • Edna B.

    13 Coins Restaurant is always a good place to go anytime of the day.. I love going to 13 Coins,

    (4)

  • Claudie R.

    Little on the pricey side, nice selection of so so late night food.

    (2)

  • Susan W.

    So went here yesterday as a group of 5 for a friends retirement lunch. I had previously been to the 13 Coins downtown for dinner during the Seattle restaurant week promotion. I think the best thing about the restaurant is the decor. Super swanky. I love the dark high back booths. The service is also top notch. Our server Alvin was a doll. Very patient with us & kind enough to take pictures of our celebration. The food is good but not quite worth the prices. As others have mentioned in other reviews it is kind of like a glorified Dennys. My Turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich for $13.99 would be $8.99 at Dennys The side salad I had with my sandwich instead of the fries was excellent however. Another friend had the same sandwich with fries and they did look tasty. Pasta salad listed on the menu but we were told no longer available. Freind #3 had a large tasty spinach salad. It could easily feed 2 people. Lots of bacon. :) Friends 4 & 5 split the shrimp & crab omelette. No split charge. woohoo. Nicely split on 2 plates with hashbrowns for each. Toast was forgotten but our waiter had got busy & never checked back. :( One friend thought there was not enough crab in the omelet for the price. We ordered one creme brulee to each have a bite & it was wonderful. I could very easily have eaten the whole thing myself. ;) Small amount of parking out front. More parking in back. Just get a visitor parking slip from the gate attendant.

    (3)

  • Hilary Q.

    Staying at a nearby hotel and stopped in for dinner and a drink. Being right next to the airport, I'm sure this is most of the clientele. I was a little skeptical when I saw it was a 24 hr place but I saw a picture of a full bar on the website, so I plowed forward of course. This place is pretty impressive. They have a wide menu so I was expecting it be pretty mediocre but it's great! Drinks are good and well priced. . Service was awesome! Well done 13 coins.

    (5)

  • Matt V.

    We ordered our food, after 45 minutes...still no food in front of us. Ah finally, here it is...oh. It's cold. 25 minutes later...here it is again. Warm eggs, under cooked hash brown. All this for $14? Being presented with a bill after this was a slap in MY face. Having to walk around and find a manager to tell him I am not paying, even bigger fail. How has this restaurant survived? I'm not that critical of restaurant experiences...but this was just plain BAD. What a joke. FAIL.

    (1)

  • Sherry B.

    Breakfast at the 13 Coins was ok but not great. Taste of food & service both ok but $18 w/Tip for bacon & eggs should have been better than ok! The worst part of the experience was the black from the grill on you eggs & plate! Not a professionally served meal? A nice environment but the food & service need to improve.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    We went with a large group for Mother's Day and as always, the food and service were top notch. Kudos to our waitress Kelly Price for taking great care of our group and keeping everything light and full of laughter.

    (5)

  • David O.

    Outstanding breakfast with a very unexpectedly awesome vibe inside. Great service, excellent food, a little pricey but good. I would go back for sure. I ordered the ham and eggs and it was delicious!

    (5)

  • Philicia S.

    Very disappointed in my experience here yesterday, came in yesterday on Mothers day just my husband and my toddler, and we waited 45 minutes for a table, which was not the problem, I understand that part. The issues were: Our waitress forgot to put in our Calamari, DID NOT APOLOGIZE ABOUT IT, rather said she completely forgot. Oh yeah, thats gonna help. Offered to remake the steak, but I said NO, because I KNOW it would take a while since it was about 25 minutes for our two meals. The steak I ordered Medium Rare came out Medium well to Well done, plus it looked ugly when it got to my table, the steak itself looked...well...how do I explain this, it looked cheap, the roasted vegetables I got with it, consisted of huge chunks of random sized onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. Poorly prepped for presentation. My husband ordered the 13 coins cheeseburger with fries and it was okay, it could've been better, the burger meat lacked seasoning, but the fries were perfect. My son's kid meal was $10....seriously for mac and cheese, not including a drink. Found out all it was, was alfredo sauce and cheddar cheese, but hey at least it tasted good and fresh. I had a Arnold Palmer, my husband had a coke, and my son had a kids milk. This is why I give it a 2 stars because of the pretty restaurant and private feeling booths, and tasty fries, kids mac and cheese and friendly staff. I try two bites of my steak, it tastes dry, overcooked and underseasoned, so I push my steak to the edge of the table to SIGNAL that theres something wrong of course, and we see our server walk by, glance at our booth, hesitate a second and she SEES he steak on the edge of the table but she walks on by. I don't touch it at all after I tried two bites. I wait a little, thinking she is busy because it is mothers day, she doesn't return to us, just walks by a couple times again, so I ask for a manager from a hostess. Tell him the issues, he takes the steak off the bill, leaves it there to remind us of how horrible and dry and flavorless the steak is, the server doesnt come by and check on us at all til my husbands soda is sodaless and doesnt ask him if he needs a refill, doesnt acknowledge the steak cooked improperly rathers takes its away and doesnt say anything to us, we ask for the bill, she comes back promptly and we pay and she comes back for the card promptly, tells us to have a good rest of our weekend. JUST SO DISAPPOINTED. But I will tell you one thing, I will come back again to try a round two, I want to try a couple things on their menu, our server was friendly, but also not caring of our situation, nor did the manager offer a salad for my meal, they offered to remake the steak but I didnt want to wait for the steak. In this kind of situation I would have LOVED for them to offer a salad complimentary considering our hostess forgot to ring in our Calamari, my steak was improperly cooked, but nothing like that at all. I'm not someone who goes to restaurants to get a free meal, but when it comes to situations like this, I would have loved to be offered a free meal to make up for the mistakes THEY DID. Whatever thats over now. NOTE: When it comes to these kinds of situations I expect them to fix my problem, instead they brushed it off and didn't seem to care at all, and considering the fact it was Mother's Day and I am a mother with my child there, It was a bad experience and I hope they read this and fix their issues with the way they execute the way they resolve issues like mine. GOOD LUCK!

    (2)

  • Rick L.

    I am staying close by for a few days. So I came to check it out. I am here with my new friend from Colorado. We had some beers and had some sandwiches. Food was good and service was also good. If I get back this way. I would defiantly come back.

    (5)

  • Jason A.

    This place was the closest to our hotel and within walking distance a short mile +- wish I would have known I was going to have to walk straight uphill. Wife wearing high heels me carrying a 25lb 2 yr old. I know, I know not suitable for kids, get bent I couldn't leave her in the hotel. Get there, a shift change is going down in which we are in the midst of, no one around have to get a bus boy to find someone to seat us, Get a booth, place is dark, baby is sleeping, guy brings us antipasto takes our drink order. I order the tuna with wasabi, wife gets pot roast. Her dish is good, mine is delish, wasabi crust is just the right amount. Other than two queens at the bar having a (drunk) lovers spat for everyone to hear and see everything was great. Little pricey but food quality was good and portions the right size.

    (4)

  • Melanie K.

    The food was nasty. Everything we got was cold and greasy. The place looks cool and the service was ok but ill never go back.

    (1)

  • Angelic L.

    A classy and jazzy 24-hour joint right next to the Seatac Airport! I loved the tall booths and the coat hangers on the sides of each booth. I love that they don't just give you bread and butter! They also bring out salami slices. Definitely something pleasant and different from the norm. Unfortunately, my Chicken Marsala with Butter/Parmesean Pasta was not that great... It tasted like the alcohol wasn't cooked off yet, so there was a really strong alcoholic flavor that made the dish hard to eat. Next time I'll get something different...

    (3)

  • Kenji Y.

    french onion soup was delicious, i also had the dungeness crab benedict and it wAs really good!!! seatings are unique and comfy!

    (3)

  • Anita C.

    I just ordered the smoked salmon eggs benedict last night, which is why I'm updating this review. It was NEARLY orgasmic!!! It was sooooooo good!!! I also increased the star-age on their review because of this. You HAVE TO try their smoked salmon eggs benedict!! I always order this if it's on a brunch menu, and I have to say that it is near the top for the "best eggs benedict" in my opinion. Here is where the old review started: I come here pretty often because it's in the same buliding where I work. I've ordered both the Asian chicken salad and the Chopped salad. I highly recommend the Asian Chicken Salad over the chopped salad. The Asian salad is very tasty but nothing fancy/special. I've also ordered the Chicken Liver Saute. I don't know what I was expecting, but it was not what I expected. It was extremely greasy and served over pasta noodles. I think it would've been much better had they added some spice to it. The oil made it very bland tasting, but the noodles were definitely needed because of the oil. The great thing about this place is that it is open 24 hours and they have a large menu, so you are for sure to find something to fit your taste buds. Just don't try the Chicken Liver Saute. ^_~

    (4)

  • Doug H.

    I normally enjoy watching the chefs from the high top bar chairs any time 24x7. However, I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and was sorely disappointed. Meatballs were mostly breadcrumbs and the spaghetti and sauce tasted exactly like Chef Boyardee out of a can: overcooked pasta, fragmented in pieces and overly sweet. Maybe they cater to the canned food crowd.

    (2)

  • Denise D.

    Been a long time since I've been back to 13 Coins. Here's why: last 2 times my husband and I went, bad service and mediocre food. Bad service=waiting for 10 minutes for someone to wait on us. Mediocre food=waiting for 20 minutes for this place to make a waffle. No kidding. Ok flash forward to this morning. We thought ok it's been a long time (over a year or so) let's see maybe it's better? We get there and we had to wait 10 minutes for a booth, not too bad. Here we go again....10 minutes, no kidding what is it with 10 minutes? Then a waiter appears. I'm already not happy and he senses this. He should sense this because well...it's been 10 minutes. Ok we ordered. I go for the eggs benedict, my husband goes for the chicken fried steak. We wait another 10 minutes. Here come our meals. My eggs benedict is drenched and I mean drenched in hollandaise sauce. Now don't get me wrong, I love hollandaise sauce but not as in like a lake all over. The sauce was salty, the egg was overcooked and I did say egg because one of the portions, did not have an egg. The worst part about this dish, the hash browns were incredibly greasy. Could not even stomach these. My husbands dish was no better. The breading on the chicken fried steak was tasteless and his eggs, which he asked for to be over easy, were over cooked. His hash browns were greasy also. I know that this is a very popular place but I think you can get the same product at any other breakfast place for a lot less money. It's disappointing because I know at some point previously that this place produced good food but it's not doing this now. I see cooks working furiously back at the counter, which is part of the show, watching cooks make your food, but management needs to take a look at what's actually coming out of the food. And hey waiter (the one that we had), if you see a good portion of the food that is left on the plate, you might want to ask why. Again, bad service, bad food. Done with 13 coins, no more chances for us.

    (2)

  • Richard L.

    Overnighting before tomorrow's flight we walked down the street to this great restaurant. Great service and good food.

    (4)

  • James O.

    What a great place to eat. I popped in early one morning and had the crab eggs benedict and watched while they made it as I sat at the bar. I talked to one of the chefs Yuri who is from the Ukraine and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation as much as the food. The staff was extremely nice and the atmosphere was really cool as well. My friends who live in Seattle said this is one of their favorite places in town which says a lot since Seattle is full of great places to eat.

    (5)

  • Big Bad B.

    I have been going here for over 20 years and have had hundreds of meals here... Last three meals have left me wondering what is up. Today was the last straw. HUGE waste of money...SLOW and poor service, nasty food that was cold and soggy. Super long time to get a seat and even longer once order was in to see a simple sandwich. Food was almost inedible. Told waiter and MOD and they could have cared less. More interested in bitching about the toaster burning bread. Smoke was intense off the machine. I wish this place could get squared away. They WERE the best late night stop in Seattle metro area. PLEASE get your crap fixed 13 Coins....

    (1)

  • Mark M.

    Great seafood, sit at the counter and service it's fast. Said to be a top restaurant in the country, still very reasonable pricing for such status.

    (4)

  • Kristi C.

    I love this place. Best breakfast brunch bar in Seattle! Very nice atmosphere you can either sit at the bar or enjoy a cozy booth with your family. This was a very pleasant stop after my 2 hour flight back to Seattle from Las Vegas the day after Christmas. I enjoyed one of my favs, scrambled eggs and Italian sausage with hash browns. Delicious. My Aunt who is a regular enjoyed her spinach omelette. I can't wait to come back with the rest of the family :)

    (4)

  • Dennis C.

    The food was good but the staff are all angry at each other and stood behind the counter gossiping about each other. Too many staff the number of customers that were there. Perhaps that was the problem.

    (2)

  • Sonja R.

    I am shocked that this restaurant is closed for health violation. I really did not care too much for the food. I never understood why everyone were crazy about this. I will say the environment is romantic. The chairs are made of leather and the wait staff was super nice.

    (3)

  • Robert C.

    Bad attitude by the waitress wanting a tip. We have a group of 8 people so we go to the bar and sit down at two tables. A couple near us left so we moved our group together and the waitress became infuriated with us and told us it was against fire code! The group just happens to be a group of HVAC contractors and we know fire code and surely aren't violating any compliance codes. Guess a tip isn't important to her tonight.

    (1)

  • Fred H.

    Let me start by talking about what makes 13 Coins special: it's open 24 hours and isn't Denny's or Shari's. It's more upscale in it's menu offerings and ambiance. That being said, it doesn't really execute 'upscale' all that well. While the atmosphere is dark and intimate, and the menu selection is good, the food and staff are adequate. 13 Coins is located near my office and I've been there several times for lunch, drinks and dinner. Every time I visit it's like playing Russian Roulette with the wait staff. Sometimes it's wonderful, other times you feel like you need to grab someone by the hair. The menu has a fairly wide variety- as a 24-hour restaurant you would have to, but none of the items stand out. Everything is just ordinary.

    (2)

  • Johanna H.

    This place is sublime! Excellent food! Excellent service! Ask for Kelly... She knows her stuff! Two big thumbs up.

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    Amazing Ruben . Do your self a flavor and try the bacon gravy.

    (4)

  • Michael Y.

    We came her for breakfast on our second visit with a large party (of 9). The service was good and timely. We had a table in about 15 minutes. I had to leave early to take care of another commitment, but server brought me my check with plenty of time to spare. The food was fine, not exceptional, but still good. The atmosphere is good and you can't beat it for 24-hour dining associated with air travel. If you need to catch the red-eye, come here before (or after) your trip for a great meal.

    (4)

  • Rik K.

    Restaurant was clean and very full on a Tuesday night. The wait was well worth it. Food was well prepared and very tasty. Live guitar player was also nice.

    (4)

  • Jeff J.

    This place is pretty pricey outside of happy hour. But I still go anyway...usually it's when I need a fix of their French Onion Soup!!!!! OMG soooo damn good. Steaks are good, I also like the Farmer Fries and the zucchini. The wait staff are friendly and attentive, and my favorite place to sit is at the counter in the high back chairs.....very cool!

    (4)

  • David A.

    Terrible. Ordered the eggs benedict and it was the blandest piece of garbage I've eaten in as long as I can remember. Worse than the eggs benedict I had at Ihop a few weeks ago. My server also seemed to be pushy and a bit inattentive as well. Should've just went to one of the Denny's clise by instead.

    (1)

  • Debby J.

    What a disappointment. Food was overpriced. $10 for a bowl of French Onion soup at least it was tasty. My $36 Rib steak was served with mushy over cooked flavorless pasta. I asked for some pesto to perk it up but still couldn't eat it. This was worse than school cafeteria food and they have an excuse for bland food. I have been coming to 13 Coins for the past 40 years and it has certainly gone down hill. Our bread was stale, my steak bland and the pasta in edible Maybe they get by with tourists from the airport, but living close by, the next time someone suggests 13 Coins I will say I 'd rather not.

    (1)

  • Krys E.

    Great food, the chicken parm is wonderful. Service was ok, but we had to ask for bread, water, complimentary antipasto, ice for our drinks. I love the decor and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Anna M.

    Free wifi. Great soup. Great atemosphere. You can watch the cooks cook. I love the old style look.

    (5)

  • Jamie B.

    Booth smelled like urine. Explained the situation and asked to be moved. They seated the very next customers there any way. I over heard the couple complain about the smell, but they toughed it out anyway. This place is nothing more then a higher end Denny's. I've actually been to nicer Dennys. When two people tell you that your booth smells like a hobo relieved himself under the table.....that means you clean it, you don't sit your next guests there.

    (1)

  • Jeff J.

    I thought the seafood was amazing! Definitely a must go to place. Fun atmosphere at the bar/open kitchen.

    (5)

  • Miss N.

    Don't even get me started. I splurged. It was late night. By the airport. I had the crab omelette. Now normally, you get a a few chunks of fake crab. A few chunks. Lucky if it is real and at that, cooked good and not absorbing everything leaving no crab taste. Here, alas. It has changed. GREAT PORTIONS of shredded crab. Tastes crabby, and buttery, but not overbearing or drowning the crab taste. It was HUGE and came with a antipasto platter, order it it's free with entree! I'm in heaven. I need to go back actually, my mouth is now watering. And my stomach is warning me to go...or else... And the waiter was awesome, friendly, even some chit chat! Rest of staff were as well, saying hi as they passed. Seriously. Do the crab. I honestly am not the same after eating it.,.

    (5)

  • Anne P.

    Overall impression: staff- Not so professional.. Gossiping about other peoples' issues, rarely came to our table to ask/check how we were doing. Food-over priced for mediocre food. Crab eggs Benedict was way over cooked and also came out cold. Food took almost a half hour to come out on a Sunday night with less than 5 tables in the restaurant.. Never ever again...

    (1)

  • Kirk S.

    Typically one of my favorite spots. High back booths with sexy lighting, roaring fire pits with the cooks cooking nearby. Great place to chill and feel really comfortable. The food is usually top notch too. My last visit. I came during the daytime and everything was a STARK contrast from what I usually get. 13 Coins you'd get 1 star if it weren't for such a great past. The place was very dead and over staffed. It took over 15 minutes to get a drink to start. Another 15 minutes to get an order in. By this point the tone was set and I was p***ed. What happened to the place I knew. Another 20+ minutes and the food arrives. Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns. It was luke warm, tasted so so and the hashbrowns were probably the worst i've ever had. How do you mess up hashbrowns??? It was like eating lumpy pudding. I probably could have sucked it through a straw. 13 Coins you're on my sh*t list. You're not going to get many more chances. Hopefully this was all just a fluke.

    (3)

  • DF H.

    Looking at my Foursquare account I apparently like going here. Figure it's about time I wrote something of a review. I live nearby (about a 10 min walk actually) so this is a spot I find convenient. But that's not why I go here. I've tried pretty much every restaurant in the area at one time or another. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And hands down they are the most consistently reliable dining experience in the area. Pretty much the whole menu is available 24hrs a day. I haven't sampled everything. But everything I've sampled has been done well and cooked precisely to order. Decor-wise the place is a throwback to the days of Martin and Sinatra. Service is all professional. Something not right? They'll fix it fast. No problem. My go-to is the salmon eggs benedict. Never had them poach an egg poorly. For dinner i just have them box up half my meal before it comes to me. The half they serve is ample and well presented. The half I get to have the next day is ample and tasty. A double win! Happy-hour in the bar is pretty good too! (Gorgonzola cheese fries are tops!) Check them out when you're picking someone up at the airport. Or if you're out late and feeling the tummy grumble. (Friends don't let friends eat at Ihop.)

    (4)

  • Jeff M.

    The last time I came here I was 13 years old. I was impressed then and I am so glad, nearly 30 years later, I am still impressed. 13 Coins in Seatac has a, je ne sais quoi, about it. It is dark and sophisticated inside. The booths go from floor to ceiling (cool) and high-backed swiveling chairs on the bar. We sat on the bar, infront of the sous chef. I love the activity of sitting on a bar with an active kitchen right in front of you. The cooking staff (apart from the sous chef) was fun and friendly. Our waiter was awesome. An experienced waiter, he was very personable, friendly, and provided very good service. The menu is large and diverse. I was glad to see there were options other than $25 steaks. We each chose sandwiches that were not so expensive and they were good. The service was fast, the food fresh and good. Servings were good sized, though not too big. I had a BLA (bacon lettuce and avocado) that was a different combination and pretty tasty. I had the sweet potato fries and they were pretty good. The vibe was pretty cool. I sat next to a guy who seemed like he was the coolest dude ever, yet he was friendly. We chatted a bit and that was a fun part of sitting on the bar watching the kitchen. For someone who lives in a fairly small town, this place feels big city and sophisticated. The food is good and the service is excellent.

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    Really enjoyed my Breakfast. Farmers omelet was a large portion and packed with everything the menu offered. More than you'd pay at the chain restaurant just down the street, but the quality, quantity and atmosphere are worth the visit.

    (5)

  • Andrea M.

    I crave the french dip on garlic french bread, so good! the crab and artichoke dip is amazing too. This place can be moderately expensive, depending on what you get but everything I have had is delicious. it is a nice place for when my husband and I want to relax and have a date night.

    (4)

  • Tori G.

    Okay. I came and actually ate here this time, and I was not super impressed. First of all, the complimentary bread they serve you is ice cold. Not even room temperature - it's like it's been in a refrigerator. Secondly, service was TERRIBLE. Our waitress, bless her, was trying so hard, but why does it take 45 minutes to cook a burger, some eggs, and clam chowder? So unreasonable. When our food finally arrived, it was mediocre at best. My chowder was SUPER salty, and my dad had to send his poached eggs back because they'd poached them with too much vinegar. (Side note: His hash brown was also undercooked, but he was so grouchy at that point he didn't even bother to complain.) For a place with such a big menu, there's really not a lot to choose from, and prices are HIGH. This is a great place if you're out late and drunk and just need a booth to sit in and some bread to sop up the liquor, but I can't recommend that you go out of your way to eat or drink here.

    (2)

  • Bruce W.

    Great, comfortable place. Great comfort food and the entertainment at the counter was fun.

    (4)

  • Harrison D.

    This place is NICE, and about $5 beers which is average. The crowd is a little older, not my scene, otherwise I would give it full stars. Live music!!

    (4)

  • Victoria N.

    It's nice to have the option of a 24/7 restaurant nearby. It's also nice when the food is reliably good. I would have given a higher rating except that my last visit to the Coins had an ambiance of of chaotic frenzy, with the line manager barking orders loudly and regularly at the staff. There is something to be said for efficiency, but not at the expense of the customers' peace while eating.

    (2)

  • Edward W.

    3.75 stars. 13 Coins is a time warp restaurant. Really cool inside. Stuck in the 70's. Intimate booths. High-backed, upholstered single chairs at the "bar" with a view of the chefs and their stations. Big menu. 13C is open 24 hours, and breakfast is always served. Extra points for that. Dinner tonite began with a wonderful onion soup. Cheesy and classic. Expensive at $7.99 for a cup/$9.99 for a bowl, but worth it!!! Sourdough bread with butter was very good. The Bay Shrimp Louie was the classic salad with Thousand Island dressing. A large portion of bay shrimp lay atop lettuce with quartered red tomatoes and a hard boiled egg. My colleague loves this salad with hard-to-find home made Thousand Island. My linguine and clams was a plateful of littleneck clams in their shells on top of linguine and a heavy cream-based sauce. The clams were amazing. The linguine good. The sauce was decent but way heavier than I expected. Don't think classic here. Cream based, with tomatoes and green onions, this is not on the healthy bites menu. I found the dish tasty, but way too heavy to finish. Clay was our waiter and did a fine job. If you are at or near the SeaTac airport and need large portions of tasty food, 13 Coins fits the bill.

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    First off, let's give some props to Clay, who is an awesome server and really knows his food. He gave us a couple of recs we probably should have followed. Both the hostess and Clay recommended the BUCKET OF CLAMS and it was superb! Large meaty Manila clams in a Pesto Broth. Yeah, I typically do not like pesto, but this works. I mean it really works! Yum! The HOT CRAB & SHRIMP CHEDDAR MELT was great, especially sprinkled with the Chipotle Tobasco sauce. The DUNGENESS CRAB OMELETTE was good but not great. Clay recommended the CRAB EGGS BENEDICT and we think he may have been right. The crab in the omelette was overpowered by the mushrooms in it. We ended the meal with the COOKIE EXTREME (not sure of the exact name), but it was a fresh chocolate chip cookie cooked in a skillet piled on with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a Maraschino cherry. Think pazookie for those familiar with BJ's chain restaurant. It was tasty. Clay also recommended the "13 COINS" REUBEN SANDWICH. Both him and the hostess said the most popular item was the BELIEVER - a breast of chicken parmigiana. They also serve Thomas Kemper line of sodas (sugar cane & honey, no high fructose corn syrup) - excellent Black Cherry flavor, the Orange Cream was more soda than cream. You may very well see an update on this review again soon! What a find. Also, kudos for being open 24/7!

    (5)

  • Don S.

    Horrendous time out with clients because of crappy food and worse, scary service and super high prices. The waitress was conjuring Kevin Spacey in House of Cards with an over-bearing double knock on the table. Really weird.....

    (1)

  • Daliah F.

    My business partner and I had brunch here right after he arrived into town. There were very few people in the restaurant but the hostess balked when we didn't want to sit at the end two seats at the counter. Eh. The food, cooks and our server, however, were excellent! Everyone was so friendly. Our coffee was generously refilled without hesitation and everyone was really chatty with us since they weren't too busy at the time we were there. The food wasn't cheap, but it was delicious! I had the eggs Florentine (which they made gluten-free style for me (they put the eggs and spinach ON the hash browns for me instead of on English muffins!) amazing and rich. My partner had the crab Benedict and LOVED it. He cleaned his plate. We wanted to go there late night, but it was a business trip so we had to be good. We'll definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Rocky R.

    Cool little scene when you are stuck by the airpirt. Fun atmosphere for people looking to get out and mingle or if you are just looking for some good tasty food at any hour. Half bar half restaurant all good.

    (4)

  • Michael F.

    I'd call this place a cross between a high end steakhouse and a diner. Food was good, albeit pricey. Service was below average - not terribly attentive (had to ask for water multiple times, left a side dish out of the order, picked up plates as people were eating). Ambiance was loud (staffing yelling back and forth to each other - perhaps that's part of the "ambiance"?) But, the topper of the evening was when we received the bill. A member of our party ordered the lobster tails. Yes, it was our mistake to not ask what that price was. When the bill came and I saw that price was $90 (yes, ninety, that's not a typo), I asked the waitress if that was a mistake (I was still polite about it at this point). It went sideways in a hurry when she began to lecture me on their policy of *not* telling patrons the price unless asked (due to some pompous windbag getting upset when he felt they insulted him by telling him the price). No offer to have the manager come over, nothing - just a lengthy lecture on how upset she was when this other guy berated her for mentioning the exorbitant price. Really? Maybe I'm crazy, but if that's the case, I suppose I'll just hunker down at home and eat roasted road kill from here on out.

    (2)

  • Nikkia G.

    I had extra time and stopped here for breakfast before my flight. It was clearly an off day because the manager only had two wait staff working at 10am..huh?? But I gased my car, came back and I'm happy I did. They had a lot of menu choices for breakfast. I sat at the bar and with their open kitchen I watched the cook make the magic happen. I got the ham and cheddar scramble. The portion was huge and just what I needed for my 6 hour flight back to the east coast. The food was great and I'd go again.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :Open 24 hours

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Late Night
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Music : Live
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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