All major credit cards. No obstacles to access. As a solo act, dayboat scallops and tiny, tender Manila clams are equally remarkable. The sweetness of seared scallops and apple contrasts alluringly with the gentle spice of a brown butter sauce edged with Gew rztraminer and sage. Clams come steamed in a black bean and scallion-studded liqueur fragrant with garlic, ginger, sake, soy sauce and sherry.
Meat is no mere afterthought.
A hindquarter of braised rabbit with chanterelles, napped with a robust, roasted shallot demi-glace, displays a complexity of flavor that makes every bite a mouthful of heaven. Rack of lamb is another triumph. Order wine by the glass and the bottle is brought to the table, a measure gracefully poured into appropriate stemware. To be sure, dinner at Yarrow Bay Grill is no cheap thrill. No extra charge for the unimpeded view of the Seattle skyline.