My fav was to eat there as the sun set. Start the meal in daylight, finish the meal at night with all the city lights spread out below. Truly awesome. Something I'll never forget.
Ah, dinner at the Needle. You're right about that. It's a spectacular display. The rotating restaurant makes it just about the most unique place for a date, ever...
Some people badmouth the restaurant as being overpriced... well... duh. You don't go there for the Chef. You go there for the view. :-)
If you want the best Chef in Seattle, well, that's arguable but I'd have to submit either the Metropolitan Grill, or El Gaucho for that spot. Though, I'll also say that I've never had a less than perfect meal at Ivar's Salmon House or Stuart's, either.