Revel, the beloved Fremont restaurant known for its inventive Korean and Asian fusion cuisine, has announced it will close after 16 years in business. In a statement shared on Instagram, the restaurant said, “After 16 years of relentless hard work, love, and evolution it is time for Revel to close its chapter.” No reason for the closure was given but the team described the decision as “devastating.”
The restaurant’s final day of service will be December 20. Before closing, Revel plans to spend its remaining six weeks celebrating its history with a retrospective menu featuring some of its most popular dishes from over the years. The returning legacy classics will include the Corned lamb salad and Dungeness crab noodle, giving longtime fans an opportunity to revisit some of the restaurant’s signature offerings.
While the closure marks the end of an era for the Seattle dining scene, the announcement also hinted at something new on the horizon. The team shared that “something deeply personal, passionate, and meaningful” and “truly worthy of following Revel” is in the works, promising to share more details in the “near future.”
Opened in 2010 by chef Rachel Yang, Revel established itself as a distinctive presence in Seattle’s restaurant community. Known for its creative interpretation of Korean flavors and Asian-inspired dishes, the restaurant became a Fremont favorite, combining an inventive menu with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Located at 401 N 36th St, Revel features a spacious dining room built around an open kitchen and a 26-foot maple butcher block counter.
Until its final service on December 20, Revel will continue serving dinner Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Happy hour is available Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.
