Tilikum Place Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Tilikum Place Cafe, a gem in Seattle's dining scene, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere along with exceptional New American cuisine. With a focus on Dutch-inspired dishes, this cafe is a must-visit for brunch enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. From savory options like Bacon Wrapped Rabbit Pate and Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad to decadent desserts like Profiteroles, every dish is crafted with attention to detail. Customer favorites include the signature Dutch babies, a unique and flavorful experience not to be missed. The menu changes often, so be sure to check their website for updated offerings. With impeccable service, a cozy European bistro ambiance, and a menu that celebrates seasonal flavors, Tilikum Place Cafe is a must-visit destination for food lovers in Seattle.
Appetizers
Oysters
*Raw with mignonette, or baked with miso aioli, lemon
Hand Cut Pasta
Sage butter, toasted hazelnuts, Parmesan
Burrata
Blood orange, pistachio, castelvetrano olive, mint, grilled bread
Bacon Wrapped Rabbit Pate
Dijon mustard, cornichon, pickled vegetables, crostini
Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad
Delicata squash, goat horn peppers, kalamata olives, feta yogurt
Winter White Salad
Endive, cucumber, frisee, celery, parmesan, truffle oil
Butter Lettuce Salad
Watermelon radish, goat cheese with hazelnut, tarragon vinaigrette
Mixed Lettuces
Shallot, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan
Soup
French Onion Soup
Crouton, Gruyere, bacon (Bowl size only for to go orders)
Mushroom Soup
Shiitake, oyster and maitake mushrooms, tomato, carrot, onion
Shrimp and Butternut Squash Bisque
Shrimp balls, cilantro
Salads
Entrees
Wild Mushroom with Potato Gnocchi
Chestnut, spinach, carrot, mustard cream, truffled pecorino
Grilled Sturgeon
Celeriac gratin, braised greens, apple cider glaze, apple pomegranate slaw
Pan Roasted Chicken
Sauce Robert, Brussels sprouts, Yukon gold potatoes
House Made Duck Confit Ragu
Papardelle, arugula, pecorino
Grilled Lamb Rack
Cannellini bean puree, rapini, crispy onion, salsa verde
Phyllo Pear Crostata
Cinnamon anglaise, toasted almonds
Gianduia Budino
Italian chocolate hazelnut pudding, chocolate streusel hazelnut brittle, orange
Profiteroles
House-made vanilla ice cream, mocha caramel
House Made Ice Cream
Single scoop, cookie
Espresso Martini
Shot of espresso, cream,vodka, dark creme de cacao, kahlua, house-made chocolate sauce
Dessert
Cocktails To go
Paper Plane
Amaro, aperol, bourbon, lemon juice
Uptown Manhattan
Bourbon, Antica formula, orange bitters, brandied cherry juice, orange peel
Vesper
Vodka, London dry gin, lillet blanc, lemon twist