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Executive Chef and Restaurateur Brian Clevenger has announced his newest restaurant – Haymaker – officially opens today in West Seattle.
Haymaker stays true to what Clevenger is known for offering a selection of house extruded pastas, fresh local vegetables, and a variety of seafood dishes. In addition, Clevenger has expanded the entrée selection to include items such as grilled prime New York steak with French fries and bone marrow; a Happy Hour burger; grilled Copper River Salmon with wild mushrooms, artichokes, and fish broth; and grilled Pork Collar with mission figs and polenta.
The name is a nod to his four existing harvest related restaurants, but reflects less of an Italian approach and allows the freedom to make different American focused fare. The space seats 50 and offers patio seating for up to 18.
“I’m really excited to open another place in West Seattle. It’s the community that I live in and am proud to be a part of,” said Clevenger. “The neighborhood has been so supportive of us and we can’t wait to add another great dining experience to the junction. We will stay consistent with a casual dining environment, open kitchen, and lots of fresh produce.”
An extensive bar program features hand-crafted signature cocktails highlighting spirits from local distilleries and around the world, a selection of local and domestic beers, and a substantial wine list that features a number of Italian, French, and Pacific Northwest winemakers.
The restaurant will launch brunch service in the next few weeks – from 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday- with items such as buttermilk biscuits with pork gravy and sage, chicken fried steak with hash browns, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and house made granola with yogurt and berries.
In the kitchen is Executive Chef Brian Clevenger alongside Chef de Cuisine Aras Dailide (Raccolto), and Sous Chef Ryan Claunch.
Haymaker is located at 4706 California Ave SW. The restaurant is open daily from 5-10pm, with a large happy hour offering at the 14 seat bar from 5-6pm and 9-10pm.
About General Harvest:
Founded by Chef Brian Clevenger in 2015, General Harvest is a restaurant group operating spaces throughout greater Seattle. Establishments include the award winning Vendemmia, Raccolto, Le Messe, G.H. Pasta Co., and East Anchor Seafood. The restaurant group has received local and national accolades and has been featured in publications and broadcasts locally and across the country.
All photos credit of Suzi Pratt.