Arthur's is a diner/restaurant/general store in the Admiral District of West Seattle that has a Pride flag and a bottle of hand sanitizer on every table. Rebecca Rice started Arthur's in 2017, but 2020 gave her an opportunity to reinvent the space as also a great place for takeaway, meal kits, and a supplier of general pantry items for home cooks who need that one additional item.

The menu is eclectic, with everything from burgers to steamed mussels, with many gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan options. The great thing about that and the service is that Arthur's can accommodate a huge range of dietary needs. You want a vegan version of shakshuka? No problem. You need a few modifications to a menu item? Great! The vegetarian in your group will be just as happy as the person who can't stand raw kale.

Not to mention, breakfast items are served all day. That, and the menu's range, puts me in mind of diner fare, but the full bar and wine service characterize a restaurant.

We were there on a slow weeknight, so things might get a little more frazzled at a crowded brunch, but the server we worked with made all the modifications we asked for and didn't seem fazed at all. He knew what the kitchen could or couldn't do, what hidden ingredients might not be listed on the menu, etc.

I ordered the beet hummus crostini, which was terrific. The additional rose petals, avocado, and feta ended up creating a taste sensation rather than feeling like three-too-many ingredients. The green shakshuka was a tasty reinvention of a more traditional shakshuka, using spinach and sweet potato to lighten the carb load. My dish could have used more cumin, but I didn't walk away hungry.

My dining companion went with a salad, the pulled pork mini burger and the Arthur's mini burger. Given his particular dietary restrictions, he asked for modifications on each menu item, and the server didn't forget a single request–which unfortunately is more unusual than one might think. I can't count the times a server has ignored his modifications or told him the kitchen cannot accommodate his request.

I would happily go back to Arthur's and work my way through that extensive menu. It seemed like a great addition to the neighborhood.

Arthur's can be found at 2311 California Ave. SW, just north of the Admiral Theater. It has happy hour Wednesday through Friday, and a curbside pickup option. For details on the menu and the store, see https://www.arthursseattle.com/.