Plum Bistro

4.3 (43)

$31 to $50

Vegan

1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

About this restaurant

Vegan-friendly
Innovative
Romantic

Starting January 2020, Plum is celebrating 10 years of Veganism with a series of monthly visiting Chef Friends! Each Chef will be cooking plant based vegan dishes in their own style.

Reservations are available only online. Standard menu will not be available on these days. Check out Facebook for the participating Chefs and their event dates: https://www.facebook.com/PlumBistro/

Check out "Chef Dinners" menus for the next upcoming Plant Loving Chef Dinner!

Capitol Hill's most loved vegan restaurant.

PLANT-BASED COMFORT FOOD

“Artful upscale dishes take vegan cuisine to its greatest potential, and can even impress a carnivore at chef-owner Makini Howell’s Capitol Hill bistro. With an airy atmosphere of chic sophistication and fine service, it’s the spot for a classy date.” — Zagat

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vegan, Vegetarian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://plumbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Makini Howell
Catering
Plum Catering offers three tiers of experiences for all your catering needs. Whether you want to stay in trend with Food truck catered weddings, or design an extravagant Chef's dinner with Makini Howell herself, Plum will take care of all your vegan and plant based needs. You can even order to pick up and reheat from our DIY catering online store! See the link below. https://plumbistro.com/catering/
Private party facilities
For parties 15-20, we offer an event space that is affiliated with the Cloud Room located within Chop House Row. The room is warm, and intimate with a natural and modern feel. Perfect for corporate VIP dining, out of town family gatherings, and special events! For private events, there is a booking fee of $75/hour or $300 for the day rate.

Location
1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
E Pike St
Parking details
Street parking is available along 12th avenue and Broadway. Most street parking has a two-hour time limit from 7am-6pm.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Scalloped Trumpet Mushroom$12.00
Sweet Pea & Edamame Purée, Spanish Almond 'Bacon' Crunch
Cajun Battered Fried Okra*$11.00
Ranch Aioli, Lemon Wedges
Spicy Cajun Mac 'N' Yease*$12.00
Our Famous Mac & Cheese
Squash Sauté*$13.00
Sweet Peppery NW Squash, Delicata & Kabocha, Fresno Chilis, Red Wine Vinegar, Agave, Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Roasted Beet and Grapefruit Caprese$13.00
Cashew Gouda, Balsamic
Bacon Charred Brussel Sprouts*$14.00
Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Chili Flakes
Pan Roasted Cauliflower$12.00
Lemon Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresno Chilis, Fresh Herbs, Spanish Almonds
Avocado Roll*$14.00
Chipotle Aioli, Carrots, Asparagus, Pickled Cabbage, Red Onions, Nori Rice Wrap
Winter Baby Salad$16.00
Spinach, Arugula, Roasted Winter Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Avocado, Spicy Pecans, Cucumber, Pear Chips, Pomegranate Ginger Vinaigrette
Mama Africa Salad$16.00
Baby Greens, Avocado, Seasonal Fruit, Tempeh, Seasoned Quinoa & Millet, Almonds, Lemon Vinaigrette, Mustard Aioli
Soup of the Night$9.00

Gourmet Burgers

All Burgers Served with Russet Potato Fries

Buffalo Portobello$18.00
Deep Fried Panko-Coated Portobello, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Ranch, Grilled Onions, Cucumber, Mixed Greens
Jerk Tofu & Yam$17.00
Grilled Jamaican Spiced Tofu, Yam, Pickled Cabbage, Caramelized Onions, Tomato
My American Guy*$18.00
Plant Based Cheese Burger, Field Roast Flat Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Grilled Onions, Pickles, Special Sauce
Purple Haze$17.00
Grilled Eggplant, Cashew Gouda, Fresh Coriander Pesto, Shredded Kale, Raw Red Onion, Sliced Tomato, Cucumber

Entrees

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$23.00
Broccoli Rabe, Wild Mushrooms, Garlic Sage, White Wine Butter Sauce
BBQ Glazed Plant Loaf*$25.00
Mashed Potatoes, Skillet BBQ Shrimp, Mushrooms, Peas & Carrots, White Wine BBQ Butter Sauce
Cuban Black Beauty*$24.00
Cumin Spiced Grilled Tofu, Black Bean Purée, Fried Avocado, Sautéed Bok Choy, White Wine Butter Sauce
Tempeh Vermouth*$23.00
Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Kalamata Olive Rosemary Sauce
Beauty In the East*$23.00
Jackfruit Plant Balls, Charred Baby Heirloom Carrots, Coconut Tahini, Fried Chickpeas, Fresh Lebanese Herbs
Plant Based Shrimp Scampi*$25.00
Linguine Pasta, Garlic, Capers, Vermouth White Wine, Plant Based Butter, Black Pepper & Sea Salt, Fresh Parsley, Grilled Garlic Bread
Handmade Beetroot & Ricotta Ravioli$25.00
White Wine Spinach, Shallot Sauté, Pine Nut & Pepita Dressing, Fresh Herb Microgreens
Ginger Pomegranate Fish$24.00
Brown Sugar Acorn Squash & Bok Choy Sauté, Pomegranate Seeds, Crispy Tofu Noodle
Dry Rubbed Moroccan Spiced Seitan*$23.00
Eggplant Purée, Fire Blasted Broccoli, Toasted Pearl Couscous, Lemon Butter Sauce
Fresh Thyme Quinoa Pie$23.00
Cashew Cheese, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Cauliflower, Topped with Spicy Kale & Chard Sauté, Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds

Handmade Pizzas

Veggie Monster$18.00
Marinara, Pesto, Sweet Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Vegan Cheese, Fresh Basil, Parsley, Ribboned Kale
Roasted Yam & Chickpea Flatbread$18.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Fresno Chilis, Toasted Pine Nuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Fresh Herbs, White Sesame Seed Olive Oil

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Plum Bistro.

4.3

(43)

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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41 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here for Valentine’s Day dinner — my boyfriend had never been before. It inspired us to make coming to Plum more often top of mind, so when I got an email about the special guest meals with visiting chefs it sounded like fun. We were surprised to find out the meal was half price when we arrived, but we saw this as a way to support our wonderful server because we are aware of how the service industries are hurting right now during this pandemic. And finally to the food... it was so delicious and surprising and creative — we thoroughly enjoyed every course. My favorite items were the Maitake Mushroom Fritter, Winter Chanterelle Congee and Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta. 😋 I hope these visiting chef nights continue once we returning to some normalcy.
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UptightSeattlite
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay but a little overpriced for what was served. Interesting what food items are able to be created with vegan food. Great service. Solid cocktails
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aclaire
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When we arrived we were disappointed to find that the restaurant was only offering a prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day weekend despite that not having been messaged anywhere throughout the booking process or reservation reminders. Half of our group left as they didn't see anything on the menu that would suit their tastes or their budgets leaving my father-in-law's birthday dinner with half the planned attendance and no time to find another Saturday night reservation for eight people. Even with their departure, dinner was much more expensive than expected due to the $70 cost per head. Our waiter was very gracious as we worked out our plan but that must have been a bummer for him too. We all enjoyed our food but agreed that the dessert portions were outsized compared to the appetizer and entree. Overall, not the best experience but we could tell that a lot of thought and effort was put into the food. Maybe we'll give Plum Bistro another try on a future trip to Seattle, if not on a holiday weekend.
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chrism
Seattle2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing as always. Table placement was a bit weird. Seated in a corner, facing the corner. I felt a bit like a toddler being punished. Strange look for a Valentine's date, but again - the food was great!
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Weddy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love Plum! Best Vegan Establishment in Seattle!!!!
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ShellyP Gold
Seattle62 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were so excited to try out a vegan Restaurant with a good reputation. Mind you we were there for Valentines dinner, so maybe this tainted our experience. We each had The option of 3 very expensive 3 course options. From the salad to the dessert all of my options were very under whelming and luke warm. My husbands option were the same. We did enjoy his Mac and Cheese. But had to laugh as we truly felt we paid $135.00 for a good Mac and Cheese. The dining experience was awful. Way more tables than the space could contain and it was obvious our wait staff just wanted to turn the table. Seriously we wanted to get out of there and will not be back.
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BradleyZ
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Valentine is s Gluten Free Vegan. Finding a special place like Plum Bistro was the perfect place. I made our reservation early online. I was grateful for some timely reminders. The Special menu on 2/14/2020 had three fantastic options. As a meat eater even I had a remarkable meal. The service was perfect and the price was more than fair. If you are looking for some vegan food in a beautiful atmosphere this is the place to go to!
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DebbieKat
Seattle11 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Plum! The food is fantastic, service excellent. We attended Thanksgiving dinner again this year. It was delicious and we enjoyed that they were playing mellow mostly 70s music. Great experience overall.
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BrentV
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant, and appreciate the vegan Thanksgiving! Always great service, great food, and an intimate setting.
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Shawn
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious but pricey. Poor parking accomodations. Service was excellent. Would recommend for an excellent vegan experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vegan, Vegetarian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://plumbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Makini Howell
Catering
Plum Catering offers three tiers of experiences for all your catering needs. Whether you want to stay in trend with Food truck catered weddings, or design an extravagant Chef's dinner with Makini Howell herself, Plum will take care of all your vegan and plant based needs. You can even order to pick up and reheat from our DIY catering online store! See the link below. https://plumbistro.com/catering/
Private party facilities
For parties 15-20, we offer an event space that is affiliated with the Cloud Room located within Chop House Row. The room is warm, and intimate with a natural and modern feel. Perfect for corporate VIP dining, out of town family gatherings, and special events! For private events, there is a booking fee of $75/hour or $300 for the day rate.

Location
1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
E Pike St
Parking details
Street parking is available along 12th avenue and Broadway. Most street parking has a two-hour time limit from 7am-6pm.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Starters

Scalloped Trumpet Mushroom$12.00

Cajun Battered Fried Okra*$11.00

Spicy Cajun Mac 'N' Yease*$12.00

Squash Sauté*$13.00

Roasted Beet and Grapefruit Caprese$13.00

Bacon Charred Brussel Sprouts*$14.00

Pan Roasted Cauliflower$12.00

Avocado Roll*$14.00

Winter Baby Salad$16.00

Mama Africa Salad$16.00

Soup of the Night$9.00

Gourmet Burgers

Buffalo Portobello$18.00

Jerk Tofu & Yam$17.00

My American Guy*$18.00

Purple Haze$17.00

Entrees

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$23.00

BBQ Glazed Plant Loaf*$25.00

Cuban Black Beauty*$24.00

Tempeh Vermouth*$23.00

Beauty In the East*$23.00

Plant Based Shrimp Scampi*$25.00

Handmade Beetroot & Ricotta Ravioli$25.00

Ginger Pomegranate Fish$24.00

Dry Rubbed Moroccan Spiced Seitan*$23.00

Fresh Thyme Quinoa Pie$23.00

Handmade Pizzas

Veggie Monster$18.00

Roasted Yam & Chickpea Flatbread$18.00

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