Eldr wood-fired kitchen is now open in Sunset Hill

There’s a new restaurant open in Sunset Hill—Eldr, a wood-fired kitchen, opened this week.

Eldr is at 6414 32nd Ave NW in the former Samara spot, which closed in July after five years in the neighborhood.

Brian Clevenger is the owner and executive chef of Eldr, which means “fire” in Old Norse. Eldr, according to a press release, “draws inspiration from live-fire cooking, focusing on exceptional proteins and fire-grilled seasonal produce.”

Some of the menu highlights include starters such as smoked scallop crudo, grilled rapini, roasted sunchokes, and fennel pollen. Entrées span from black cod and pork sausage to shareables like a half duck and a 24 oz. steak for two. There’s also a chef’s tasting menu for $86 for four courses, and happy hour from 5-6 p.m. and 9-10 p.m.

“We’re excited to bring something new to Sunset Hill,” Clevenger said. “This restaurant is all about celebrating the essence of live-fire cooking, and we’re looking forward to showcasing the best proteins and produce in a fresh and exciting way.”

Eldr is part of the General Harvest restaurant group, which includes Haerfest at 4106 Stone Way N and Autumn at 6726 Greenwood Ave N.

Eldr is open daily from 5 p.m to 10 p.m.

Photos by Eldr