Homer

Boy, it felt like we tried nearly the whole menu! We ordered a ton of food and honestly had a great time passing everything around and seeing what stood out. 🌟 Favorites: - Labneh with dried tomatoes & mint – So, so good. Creamy, fresh, and the mint added the perfect touch. - Wahl Grazing Lamb with ash-roasted yams, leek crème fraîche & hazelnut-lamb vinaigrette – Juicy lamb, great sauces, everything worked. - WA Asparagus with apricots, walnuts, sorrel & ramps – It’s served cold (which surprised us), but it was still really tasty. - Whipped Garlic – Loved this. Flavorful. - Soft Serve Swirl (Dairy + Vegan flavors) – Don’t skip this. Get the swirl. It’s a must. 👎 Not for Me: - Grilled Medjool Dates with Turmeric – Way too sweet and kind of weird. No one at the table liked it. - Roasted chicken w/ a chili-fruit paste - weird sweet sauce, chicken was not juicy. 👀 Heads up if you're gluten-free: I have a gluten allergy, and almost everything on the menu could be made gluten-free, which was awesome. They even had a crispy rice cake instead of pita for the spreads. Big plus. 💭 Overall: Would I say it’s worth the massive hype online? Ehh, not really. It was definitely good—some dishes were really good—but not quite mind-blowing. Maybe I’m just a tough critic (NYC problems). Still, I’d go back, especially for the dips and soft serve.

We were only in Seattle for one evening, but believe we found the perfect spot for dinner in Homer. Beginning with the neighborhood it was located in, the local, home like vibe, we felt invited and welcomed. Having arrived shortly after opening, we were fortunate to have our host offer us a seat pretty much wherever we desired. We opted to dine at a table to get the full experience. Our server was upbeat, friendly, and very knowledgable about the complete menu. Their information and suggestions felt authentic and informed. We opted for almost all of the non meat small plates since that was our dietary preference. The server was kind enough to suggest modifications to accomodate a gluten intolerance as well. The food was downright amazing. While there were certain dishes we liked more than others, all of it was a display in local, seasonal, creative, imaginative goodness on a plate/bowl. Our only complaint was that our stomachs weren't bigger to try at least one of the larger plates. Everything was perfectly cooked, plated, and served beyond our expectations. While we don't necessarily consider ourselves foodies of any sort, we also know and appreciate fresh, thought out food when we choose to eat. Homer absolutely fit right into that and if we are ever in town again, we most certainly would return. Highly recommended and encourgaged for all.