Shakti’s

We were very disappointed in the Salmon dinners very dry for the price we should have had perfect fish. We let our server know she just smiled at us something should have been done at that point. Our service of drinks was very slow. I am not sure we would go back again.

The salad did not have any dressing on it. The sockeye was over cooked. The mash potatoes were dry. The employees were more interested in their phones than the fact I didn’t eat the poorly prepared food. Basically I threw away $ 50.00.

This place never disappoints! One of our favorite special occasion restaurants. The appetizers are amazing, entrees are fresh and delicious, the craft cocktails are always made to perfection. Best happy hour in Wenatchee !

It was nice intimate dining experience. The dishes Had nice presentation. Enjoyed the crab cakes and the Sockeye salmon was ok. Didn’t feel the quality of food was worth the price thou. Nothing mind blowing about the sides and the drinks were a little spendy; but they did have nice live music that didn’t take away from the intimate dining experience you should expect from a smaller establishment. It is a nice place for happy hour drinks and appetizers.

I give two stars because we waited 30 minutes and still hadn’t been greeted at our table by our waitress (not even a glass of water). We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation and waited 15 minutes to be seated. There was no host or hostess and the 3 waitresses that I could see seemed to be on their own.
There appeared to be no one keeping track of who hadn’t been served yet and no one capable of stopping by our table and getting at least a drink order and an apology for the delay. There were several tables who had yet to have their order taken as we sat there, but they at least had a beverage in front of them. We were seated in the very lovely courtyard outside and did have the pleasure of listening to a fine guitarist and singer. The inside of the restaurant was nearly empty.
I’m sorry I missed out on the food, but we decided to leave after we asked for service and were forgotten again. I understand from others that this is a great place to eat and that this is not a normal thing for them. We’ll try it again sometime and maybe bring our own snacks just in case. I’m looking forward to it, really! Everything smelled great by the time we left :-)

This place is our go to four times a year when we are in Wenatchee. The interior is dated, but still tasteful. The food is usually really good and the service is acceptable. We have gotten a bit tired of the menu and so we chose another restaurant last weekend during our visit. The special is always Salmon! We would recommended some seasonal changes in the menu and better wine list. Just because wine is made locally doesn’t mean it’s good.

They’re trying, but they’re out of their league. So. … you know you’re in Wenatchee when you walk into a what purports to be a nicer restaurant, and you end up waiting 5 minutes for a host/​hostess to appear and have to track one down in the kitchen to get seated. So to say this place is understaffed (and the staff they have is young and inexperienced), would be an understatement. The service continued to be under par with the server/​hostess/​bartender not knowing the menu and that they offered vegetarian I options etc (even though it’s clearly stated in the menu to ask). To their credit, the food was tasty and portions ample but PRICEY considering the locale and the foregoing poor service. If you truly want to be the caliber restaurant you say you are, you’ll need to do much, much better. :-(

All I can say… is that whenever I am in town from CA… I come here.
This is a cute house in the center of town that has a warm atmosphere and really great food. (I’ve been to The French Laundry twice).
I love many things about this place but mostly that it’s a breath of fresh air in an out of the way place.
I love the risks, the pairing…
Try it! You’ll like it!

I don’t have enough positive things to say about this place. Let’s start off with the service, it is phenomenal! I contacted the owner (who is also the chef there) and told her I would like to have a surprise 30^th birthday party for my wife. She was so accommodating and wonderful! She truly made us feel welcome and special. When we arrived everything was perfect. The food came out timely and delicious. I have tried a few dishes from this restaurant and have not been disappointed in any of them. The food tastes high quality and fresh. The servers that took care of our large party handled everything efficiently and politely. I will be returning to this restaurant many times over. It’s wonderful to have a place like this in our little town.

This surprisingly upscale bistro is a wonderful addition to the Wenatchee landscape. I was pleasantly surprised to find them during our last trip to Wenatchee; we have grown tired of the typical family restaurant or café.
Its fresh take on several classics were excellent. The service was fast and curious, the décor modern and clean. The open kitchen adds some flair.

Had a gift card so decided to give this place a try. I had heard it’s «fancy» which in a town like Wenatchee must mean something completely different. The place was near empty which on a Monday isn’t unexpected. So I wonder why salads and drinks take 15 minutes to bring out. The menu is small, which is fine if all your dishes are to die for. Which isn’t the case here. I ordered the only steak they had, medium rare. Got it well done. I would have sent it back but I didn’t want to wait 30 more minutes for another one. Mashed potatoes were bland and tasted like something I make at home. Let me also mention that it’s 100 degrees outside and this place seems to want to save on their power bill because the air conditioning wasn’t even on it seems. We sweated bullets and so did our server. Good bread, though. That’s about it. Do your wallet and taste buds a favor and go to McGlinn’s instead.

Came in for our four year anniversary with no reservations. Atmosphere was delightful with a beautifully romantic outdoor dining area. Three stars for this fine dining restaurant in Wenatchee is for atmosphere, some portions of food that was good, and desire to make up for their lack of service, twenty minute wait to order, twenty more minutes to get starter salad, and a waiter who was also the bartender being unable to provide good service.
My wife ordered a wonderfully delicious pasta entrée. I order the lack luster bland filet mignon. Not with the $ 28 for the steak entrée.

Tried Shakti’s tonight after reading other reviews on Unilocal.We were not disappointed at all!
Started with the Pacific Coast Crab Cakes which were moist, flavorful, and very tender. Served beautifully on a bed of spring greens and lemon.
We both ordered the Boulognese al Forna with Kobe beef and sausage in a meat sauce. Salads were brought, a Caesar and a house salad. Both were very tasty.
Bread was delivered along with a dipping plate. It was fresh and delicious.
The entrées were served hot from the oven. The pasta was perfectly prepared, dollops of ricotta cheese and a Boulognese sauce with cream accented the plate. Very large portions and I’m pleased to say we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
I ordered the Ginger Whiskey Ale and my dining partner had a Pomegranate martini. The Ginger Whiskey was different but delicious once I got used to the strong Ginger flavor. The Pom martini was terrific.
Service could not have been better. Our server was very attentive without being overbearing.
All in all, probably the best meal we have had since we moved here.
This will be a new «special» place for future outings!

Great food. Huge servings! We split my order of lamb chops and took home a full order of pasta. We liked the atmosphere. We’ve been in both the bar and the restaurant. Our server was excellent. No complaints from us. We will definitely return. The only problem we had is we couldn’t find it on Unilocal

Great food, atmosphere, cocktails, service. Loved everything about our experience. Huge portions! Worth the price! Not a tiny fancy plate of food. Flavorful and comforting. We will definitely be back.

We were extremely excited to check out Shaki’s as it’s presented as «Fine Dining» so our expectations started to creep up and our anticipation started to build. As we walked up, there was a vibrant red sign so you can’t miss it. The restaurant is separated into two main sections, bar to the right of the entrance, and fine-​dining to the left. We were impressed with the kind and responsive service from the staff, water glasses were filled consistently and requests for additional beverages were asked.
Our first selection was the 2 1 8 P r a w n s — blackened brown sugar and cayenne, cool bedded spinach, fresh tomato and sweet basil mayonnaise. These were incredibly tasty. Full of flavor with a strong spice profile with gentle notes of sweetness, and tang. The sweet basil mayonnaise was an excellent compliment to the powerful spice notes. But be warned, the spice will carry on throughout the night and might even make you shed a tear or two. Perfect for those looking to spice it up a bit.
For the main course, we chose the D u c k B r e a s t — pan-​crisped with caramelized shallot, imported Amarena cherries and house-​crafted Demi Glacé. Chef Shaki cooked this one perfectly. The Amarena cherries were perfectly sweeten not overly sweet, had a nice deep color and flavor to it complimenting the duck cooked medium per request. Nice pink color in the center but crispy on the outside/​skin that contained the seasoning and spices. Mashed potatoes soft and creamy not a lot of additive flavor which was brilliant because the plate had the cherry sauce to smoother with it. Green beans crisp but cooked delicious along with the red bell pepper.
The other main course was the D i M a r e — Penn Cove mussels, Manila clams, calamari, sea scallops & ocean prawns with Italian Pear Tomato Coulis, Pinot Grigio, chilis and sweet basil. Shakti absolutely nailed this dish with flying colors. It was so good my wife started eating off my plate and eventually had to trade dishes. The housemade Italian Pear Tomato Coulis had savory flavors of sun-​dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil which was perfectly married with the Pinot Grigio wine sauce.
We give Shakti’s high marks and a breath of fresh air when it comes to Italian cuisine. You can see the Chef’s love and passion coming out of the dishes. Bold, flavorful and a contemporary style for seafood and meats. We will be back again.

If you’re ever in this part of town this diner is the best. Their duck is amazing!!! By the way this place was recomemmended to me by my attorney, Andrew Melton; who is the best in town!!!

The last 2 times I’ve been there it was a big disappointment. Food was marginal and service was poor.
I won’t be returning any time soon.

I have been to Shakti’s several times and I always enjoy my visits. I’ve sat in the dining room and the lounge and received great service in both areas. The outdoor garden is beautiful and serene after a busy day at work, but the inside is also gorgeous and more upscale than most of the places in Wenatchee.
This is a slower paced restaurant, so I wouldn’t recommend Shakti’s if you are looking to get in and out. It’s meant to be enjoyed slowly over a great glass of wine or my favorite the Southern Sidecar Martini. Food takes around 30 minutes or more to come out but is worth the wait.
As far as the food goes, I love their crab cakes during their Happy Hour or Ladies night on Thursdays. I have also had the Bolognese Al Forno, Chicken Marsala, and their Kobe Burger; each was delightful. As far as pricing, it is very fair considering you get salad, ciabatta bread and a well portioned entrée. (I always take a to go box). Also if you go to the Shakti’s website there is a buy one get one half off on dinner entrees.
Give Shakti’s a chance on a night you want to spoil yourself and take your time, it’s worth it!

A small town place trying to act like a big city high end dining experience. If you have lived in Wenatchee or surrounding area for your entire life, I’m sure Shakti’s is your idea of fine dining. Problem is, it isn’t even close.
The wine list is a joke. I understand that wine in restaurants is more expensive then normal purchase price, usually about double, but it’s just out of control here. Example you ask? Sure, how about this: Cristalino; a sparkling wine from Spain (aka. Cava) that retails for about $ 7 a bottle at any local grocery store, is $ 33 a bottle here. 4.5x the retail price? Incredible! Since they are paying about 15% less then retail cost when they order in the first place, that’s almost a 6x price increase! By that math, the bottle of 1990 Dom Perignon Rose I had last night would have been $ 8,000, instead of the $ 1,375 I paid for it. Like I said, this place ROBS you when it comes to wine.
The food however, was really good. Michelin Star good? No, but I’d imagine better then just about anyone who lives here has had. The Carpaccio of Filet Mignon was a good appetizer and the Gorgonzola shavings were a nice touch. Innovative? Not even close. Tasty? Indeed. Had Linguini Di Mare for an entrée and the seafood was surprising plentiful throughout the dish, and the sauce was flavorful.
The staff seemed very friendly, but was a little on the slow side, even though the restaurant was at only about 40% capacity.
After reading other reviews on Unilocal,it became apparent that no other reviewer had more then 30 reviews and one of the 5 star reviews came from a local. Most of them griped about the price, but every dish is under $ 25 and most are under $ 20. If this place was in Bellevue or downtown Seattle, prices would be double that. I understand that Wenatchee is a town of mostly Mexican and «chain» restaurants, but Shakti’s deserves a chance to win you over.
In summary, the food is nothing earth shattering or innovative, but the flavors are subtle and well balanced. Wine is HORRENDOUSLY overpriced (I’ll stick to martinis.) Service is slow, but friendly enough. A three star experience overall.