Situated at Tilikum Place park, the cafe effortlessly transitions from a day to night venue, equally ideal for casual lunch dates or relaxed dinners later in the evening. The cozy atmosphere and warm lighting create a welcoming feel. Attention to detail and fresh, local ingredients go into every expertly prepared dish. The menu showcases seasonal ingredients and made-from-scratch preparations full of bold flavors and deceptive simplicity. It's also great for brunch on the weekends, which is served from 8a to 3p.
Bottlehouse is a chic, trendy wine bar with an assortment of diverse wines and tapas. If you are here for the first time, you could opt for the amazing wine and cheese flight or you could ask the bartender for recommendations. You also have the option to order wines on tap, by the bottle or the glass and a rotating menu of specials. The staff members are really passionate about their work and it’s easy to see this in the way they take care of the patrons in the restaurant. The upbeat atmosphere and the helpful, enthusiastic staff also make this wine bar a great place to host a private event or celebrate a special occasion.
Located in the highly coveted Pike Place Market, Radiator Whiskey is known to serve a diverse range of hard liquor like gin, bourbon, whiskey, vodka and rum. This swanky little bar is the holy grail of all whiskey connoisseurs. Modern interiors give the place a contemporary ambiance, which is best suited for a casual night out with friends. Their on tap drinks and barrel-aged concoctions bring back customers to try out and experiment with their drinks. Food menu is modest, and consists mostly of small bites like roasted beef salad, smoked half pig head and maple pecan pie.
Cactus restaurants, located all over Seattle offer a great mix of Latin flavors - including many Tex Mex and Spanish preparations. Located on Terry Avenue, their South Lake Union edition serves up a storm of tasty dishes like butternut squash enchilada, squash tamales and ahi tacos, to name a few. These offerings are delicious, to say the least, and much-loved by regular patrons. Included in this eclectic menu is a range of Southwestern dishes like Tex Mex quesadila, New Mexico sopa and such. Also on offer here is a cocktail and tequila menu that reflects Spanish and Latin American flavors and colors.
The Masonry in Lower Queen Ann has a lot to offer between its range of craft beers, hand picked wines and delicious pizzas. The contemporary eatery boasts of a chic dining area, a fantastic open kitchen layout and interesting lighting emitted from old beer bottles. The food menu comprises of several, drool-worthy, wood-fired pizzas, that feature a beautiful thin crust, with puffed up edges, and fresh, local ingredients, will make your taste buds sing with delight. If that doesn't impress you, they are also armed with a prolific drink selection with several beers, ciders and wines on taps as well as numerous other bottled pints. Needless to say, The Masonry makes for a delightful dining experience.
In the city that is the birthplace of Starbucks, independent coffeehouses like Moore Coffee also continue to attract customers due to their boutique feel and cozy atmosphere. This charming café has a vintage ambience with old-styled chandeliers and attracts patrons for its attractive latte art. Whether you order a Cappuccino or a Green Tea Latte, you will most likely find artistic birds, pigs, faces, flowers or leaves drawn on the surface of the frothy beverage. Of course, it also provides a selection of sandwiches and waffles with garnish such as whipped cream and strawberries. The free WiFi facilities are an added attraction.