Elysian Brewing Company, Capitol Hill

The Burger (8 of 10): We did the Elysian Burger with blue cheese ($8). Both the burger and the fixings were very good indeed. On our return trip, we tried the half-pound Kobe Beef Burger ($12). It was okay, but it was a bit disappointing for the price -- the charcoal flavor totally overpowered the "Worcestershire sauce aioli" which could hardly be tasted.

Sides (10 of 10): The French fries get a standing ovation. Get the special homemade "wedge" fries, not the ones that come with the burgers. They're more like potato wedges than the usual fries, and they are superb. The Elysian is a brew-pub, and the beer-lovers among us give a thumbs-up to Dragontooth, and the hard cider is excellent as well.

Ambience (5 of 10): The Elysian is a big, warehouse-like room, as befits a brew-pub. It was pretty empty when we went in the late afternoon, but it gets much more crowded later in the evening.

Service (5 of 10): The wait staff is friendly, but can be overworked.

Overall (7 of 10)

Elysian Brewing Company, Capitol Hill
1221 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
206.860.1920

Edited 9/3/07