Rover's

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Rover's Review

The restaurant of Thierry Rautureau (dubbed the "chef in the hat" for his fondness for Panama-style hats), one of the Northwest's most imaginative chefs, is an essential Seattle foodie destination. Sea scallops, venison, squab, lobster, and rabbit are frequent offerings (vegetarian items are also available) on the prix-fixe menu (though items are also available à la carte). Traditional accoutrements such as foie gras and truffles pay homage to Rautureau's French roots, but bold combinations of local ingredients are evidence of his wanderlust. The service at Rover's is downright excellent—friendly but unobtrusive—the setting romantic, and the presentation stunning. Rover's is a short cab ride from the center of Capitol Hill, in the Madison Valley neighborhood. Much to the surrounding neighborhood's delight, Rautureau opened adorable Luc (2800 E. Madison 206/328-6645), a casual French bistro, just next door.