Dining at the hotel: Goldfinch Tavern and INFINITY pool + bar
Goldfinch Tavern is the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle’s Pacific Northwest restaurant serving breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and bar service with a smart-casual dress code. INFINITY pool + bar is the fourth-floor, guest-only poolside bar and grill serving snacks, seasonal cocktails and the signature Goldfinch Burger during its seasonal service hours.
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Overview: dining and pool at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
The hotel at 99 Union Street offers two primary on-site food-and-drink locations: Goldfinch Tavern (the full-service Pacific Northwest restaurant) and INFINITY pool + bar (the rooftop pool bar and grill on the fourth-floor terrace).
Both venues serve food and drinks but operate on different schedules and for different audiences: Goldfinch is open to the public while INFINITY pool + bar and the rooftop pool area are reserved for overnight guests and Four Seasons Private Residences guests.
- Hotel address: 99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101.
- Goldfinch Tavern: full-service restaurant, public access; smart-casual dress code.
- INFINITY pool + bar: seasonal poolside food and drink service, hotel-guest access only.
| On-site outlet | Access | Typical service |
|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Tavern | Open to public and hotel guests | Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, bar service |
| INFINITY pool + bar | Overnight hotel & residences guests only | Poolside snacks, grilled items, cocktails (seasonal) |
Goldfinch Tavern: what to expect
Goldfinch Tavern is the hotel's Pacific Northwest restaurant offering fresh-caught seafood, regional produce and craft cocktails in a casual-elegant setting. It reopened with a redesigned dining room and a transformed central bar in 2026.
The restaurant seats around 183 guests and includes two private dining rooms for small groups. Reservations are recommended for brunch and dinner.
- Cuisine: Pacific Northwest, seafood and regional produce.
- Seating capacity: approximately 183 guests plus two private dining rooms.
- Reservations: accepted via OpenTable; recommended for brunch and dinner.
- Dress code: Smart Casual.
| Meal | Typical hours (published listings) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (weekday listings vary for weekend times) |
| Weekend Brunch | Weekend brunch offered (check current times; weekend hours have varied) |
| Dinner / Happy hour | Evening service with dinner and bar service; happy hour periods listed on site |
INFINITY pool + bar: poolside service and rules
INFINITY pool + bar operates from the rooftop terrace beside the hotel’s heated infinity-edge pool. Food and beverage service at the pool bar runs seasonally and is weather-dependent.
The infinity pool, hot tub and pool terrace are for overnight hotel guests and private-residence guests only; day passes are not available.
- Pool hours (general): rooftop pool open 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (seasonal operation).
- Pool bar food & drink hours: typically from noon to 7:00 PM during the service season (Memorial Day through Labor Day per hotel listings).
- Pool access: children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; the pool area is exclusive to overnight guests.
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop infinity-edge pool | Heated; listed as approximately 40 ft long and 4 ft deep with a whirlpool/hot tub alongside |
| INFINITY pool + bar | Seasonal poolside menu with snacks, salads, grilled items and cocktails; signature Goldfinch Burger offered poolside |
| Access policy | Pool and pool bar are reserved for hotel and residences guests; no day-passes |
Menu highlights and ordering tips
Goldfinch Tavern focuses on seafood and Pacific Northwest produce; the menu is seasonal so specific dishes change. The INFINITY pool + bar serves lighter poolside fare and seasonal cocktails during its operating season.
If you prefer a full restaurant experience choose Goldfinch for breakfast, weekend brunch or dinner. For casual poolside bites, plan to visit INFINITY during its pool-service hours.
- Goldfinch: seasonal seafood preparations, regional produce and craft cocktails—menus evolve by season.
- INFINITY pool + bar: snacks, salads, grilled items and cocktails; the pool bar lists a Goldfinch Burger as a signature pool item.
- Ask about vegetarian or allergy-friendly options when ordering; menus change seasonally.
| Where to order | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Goldfinch Tavern | Full plated meals, breakfast and brunch, dinner service |
| INFINITY pool + bar | Casual grilled items and cocktails while at the pool |
Private dining, events and group meals
Goldfinch Tavern offers private dining rooms suitable for intimate gatherings and can support larger private events through the hotel’s event spaces. The hotel’s Ballroom and Sycamore Room provide panoramic Elliott Bay views for bigger gatherings.
Event capacities vary by room; Goldfinch’s private dining rooms each accommodate small groups, while larger ballroom spaces have capacities listed on the hotel site.
- Goldfinch private dining rooms: two rooms, each suited to small private groups (private-room capacities noted on venue listings).
- Ballroom: 4,940 sq ft with reception capacity up to 500 guests; other meeting rooms (Sycamore, Cypress, Maple) are available for mid-size or small events.
- Contact event sales at the hotel for up-to-date capacity and catering options.
| Event space | Typical capacity / detail |
|---|---|
| Goldfinch private dining rooms | Two private rooms for small-group dining (exact seating per room listed on venue sources) |
| Ballroom | 4,940 sq ft, receptions up to 500 guests |
| Sycamore Room | About 1,400 sq ft, seating up to 140 guests |
Practical tips: reservations, dress and kids
Make reservations for Goldfinch Tavern, particularly for weekend brunch and dinner. The restaurant accepts online reservations (OpenTable) and recommends booking in advance for peak times.
Dress is smart casual for Goldfinch. The pool area enforces guest-only access; children are welcome in both restaurant and pool areas subject to hotel policies (children under 18 must be supervised at the pool).
- Reservations: recommended for brunch and dinner at Goldfinch; use the restaurant’s online booking or call the venue.
- Children: Goldfinch welcomes children of all ages; at the pool children under 18 require adult supervision.
- Non-guests: INFINITY pool + bar and rooftop pool are limited to overnight guests and private-residence guests; no day passes.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Can non-hotel guests use Goldfinch? | Yes — Goldfinch is open to the public. |
| Can non-hotel guests use the pool or pool bar? | No — the pool and INFINITY pool + bar are for overnight hotel and residences guests only. |
| Is there a dress code for Goldfinch? | Smart casual is the recommended dress code. |
Nearby dining and transportation notes
The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle sits steps from Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum, so you’ll find many waterfront and downtown dining options within easy walking distance. The hotel also provides a complimentary house car for trips within one mile of the property.
If you plan to dine off-site at a highly regarded restaurant, the hotel can arrange transport via its complimentary house car for short downtown trips; for trips to farther destinations consider rideshares or taxis.
- Nearby: Pike Place Market (about a block away), Seattle Art Museum (across the street), Seattle Aquarium and waterfront attractions.
- Hotel transport: complimentary house car available within one mile for downtown trips; valet parking and EV charging are available on-site for a fee.
- Airport: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest major airport; public transit and rideshares connect downtown to the airport.
| Nearby attraction | Walking time / note |
|---|---|
| Pike Place Market | A short walk (about a block) |
| Seattle Art Museum | Across the street from the hotel |
| Seattle Aquarium / Great Wheel | Short walk to the waterfront |
