Hilltop Ale House: Red Reuben

Hilltop Reuben

Many proclaim Hilltop Ale House’s Red Reuben to be the best Reuben sandwich in Seattle. While I tend to shy away from proclaiming anything “the best,” I had to at least see how good this thing was.

Situated on top of Queen Anne, Hilltop is one of a group of three Seattle Ale Houses dotted around the city. Each is focused on providing the communal, neighborhood atmosphere of an English-style pub with quality food and, of course, a solid selection of beers.

The Red Reuben gets its name from the red cabbage used to make the sandwich’s sauerkraut. The pickled cabbage has less tang than traditional sauerkraut, which fits Hilltop’s version of the sandwich. Continue reading