"Diners “feel like they fell down the rabbit hole” at this “whimsical” Downtown “date place” packed with “Seattle art glass” and “kitsch”; the kitchen turns out “large portions” of American “comfort food” that surveyors say is “slightly expensive” (you’re “paying for the decor”); P.S. don’t miss the “amusing reader board” out front and the “giggle”-worthy TVs in the ladies’ room." - Zagat.com

"Pink walls, giant art-glass chandeliers, dozens of small lamps and hundreds of gewgaws comprise icon’s one-of-a-kind décor. Thankfully, the menu of American comfort classics doesn’t try to compete with the flamboyant environs. Dishes such as bacon-wrapped meatloaf, crisp and well-seasoned fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese (one of the four cheeses really is Velveeta) succeed in part because they aren’t tarted-up. Start with the artichoke Gruyère dip, or chicken-fried calamari, and end with Texas Funeral Fudge Cake. Seven layers high, it comes with a bottle of cold milk on the side. At midday you can call and order school box lunches---your choice of sandwich (meatloaf, ahi and veggies rolled in pita, eggplant Parmesan on ciabatta, smoked turkey club) packed with house-made chips (yam, beet, taro) and a faux Hostess cupcake filled with Grand Marnier-chocolate mousse and decorated with a scrolled icon in white icing." - Gayot.com