SEATTLE — Artistic food and décor are the ingredients that make Surrell in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood a standout for fine dining.
Owner and Chef Aaron Tekulve uses seasonal ingredients to create dishes that resemble works of art, and the floral and artistic touches throughout the restaurant were designed by his mother – who he calls his “artistic collaborator.”
After doing pop-up events for years, Tekulve found a home for Surrell inside a 100-year-old Victorian house.
The menu specializes in modern Pacific Northwest cuisine, with menus that vary weekly based on available ingredients. There’s a tasting menu with 9-10 courses and a four course prix fixe dinner.
Diners can try dishes like “A Journey into the Summer's Vegetable Garden” - chevre seasoned with lemon verbena, a fermented mushroom and ginger jus, and nasturtium leaves.
One of Tekulve’s showstoppers is smashed sweet summer yellow corn ice cream, which is served in a smoking fog.
Surrell is also the first and only restaurant in Seattle featuring a 100% Washington-only wine list. In 2022, the restaurant was named one of America’s Top 50 Best Restaurants by “Wine Enthusiast.”
For diners who don’t drink, the restaurant also offers a zero-proof tasting menu, with non-alcoholic drinks made to pair with the food.
There are two indoor dining rooms with plush seating and a covered outdoor patio.
Surrell is located at 2319 E. Madison Street and is open Tuesday – Saturday. Reservations are required for the tasting menu and four-course menu.
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