Girls Night Out

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Updated: October 20, 2009

From a swanky restaurant to a hip bar or dance club, try these hot spots for a fabulous girls night out in Seattle.

On this page:Dining, Lounging, Misbehaving.

Dining

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Madame K's Pizza Bistro
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    5327 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Who needs men when you can have a Screaming Orgasm, this Ballard Avenue pizza spot's signature chocolate dessert? A dressed-down night on the town is the name of the game at Madame K's, which is still alive and kicking after a potential closing scare earlier this year.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Spur Gastropub
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    113 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Sidle up to one of the tall rustic tables at this swanky gastropub in the heart of Belltown. Let the dashing David Nelson mix up one (or five) of his Prohibition-era cocktails while you nibble on pork belly sliders and cured salmon crostini.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tavolata
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    2323 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Grub on Ethan Stowell's inventive fare at this Belltown noshery known for its modern takes on Italian classics. Pair the delicious octopus and chickpea salad with a hearty round of girl talk.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Umi Sake House
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    2230 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    This Belltown sushi spot has ample seating for your hordes of girlfriends to pack into the booths and chow down on sushi rolls. For extra-deep girl talk, there's a private enclave for sake chugging and secret telling.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crow Restaurant & Bar
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    823 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Always a dependable standard, this Queen Anne neighborhood charmer hits all the right notes with simple bistro dishes, inviting modern ambience and a stellar wine list. Cozy food, great wine and a hip atmosphere without the feel of a trying-too-hard crowd.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Il Bistro
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    93 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Laugh over some wine and hearty pasta dishes at this comfortable and seductive dining grotto.

Lounging

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fireside Room
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    900 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Set in the historic--and gorgeous--Sorrento Hotel, The Fireside Room is posh and campy at the same time, offering bucket-sized martinis to enjoy in plush armchairs. Most nights there's an aging lounge singer crooning jazzy hits.

  2. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shorty's
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    2222 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Pinball + cheap well drinks + hot dogs = the perfect divey breeding ground for a summer fling. See who can beat the bunch at Big Buck Hunter or pick up a rugged fisherman at the bar. A Seattle classic, Shorty's has the perfect mix of fun and games for a no-frills night on the town.

  3. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Smith
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    332 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Hipster holiday! Grab a pint and sit at the long communal table amidst the taxidermy splendor and tattooed clientele. With comfort food on the menu and strong drinks from the bartender, you'll be inspired to walk up to that burly boy at the bar.

  4. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Ballroom in Fremont
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    456 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Miles of pool tables and cozy booths adorn this classy Fremont billiard hall, complete with full bar and a young fresh-faced crowd. Practice your English pool skills while making eyes at the Josh Lucas lookalike across the room. Packed on the weekends, try a weeknight for more elbow room.

  5. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Sitting Room
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    108 West Roy Street, Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)

    Low lighting, Parisian cocktail-lounge ambience and indulgent bar snacks make this the bougiest bar in town for a girls night. See who can rack up the points in Scrabble--just don't order a PBR. Happy hour includes $4 glasses of wine and $3.50 wells.

Misbehaving

  1. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Cha Cha Lounge
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    1013 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Burritos, margaritas and beer, oh my! This basement lounge has the perfect trio of party favors for a raucous good time. Best part: Document the evening's debauchery in the photo booth--so you have some way to remember what he looked like.

  2. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Cowgirls Inc.
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    421 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Take tequila shots and ride the mechanical bull with the best of them at this "Coyote Ugly"-esque Pioneer Square meet market. Do Jello body shots and shoot down Jaeger like you're still in college. There's nothing better than campy fun.

  3. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Havana
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    1010 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Shake your tail feather, drop it like it's hot, etc. at this Capitol Hill meet market scene--perfect for meeting a new fling or sitting in a booth and giggling with your friends. The Top 40s dance hits and strong mojitos increase the mojo quotient.

  4. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Neighbours-Disco
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    1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Are you that girl that dances on tables? There's one in every friend group. Neighbours, a gay disco dance haven complete with poles and cages and tables galore, is the place for you to party it up. And the best part: The chance of getting groped by random guys is slim-to-none!

  5. 16 3.5 Star Rating: Average War Room
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    722 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Known for its great lineup of renowned DJs and young, stylish crowd, the War Room is a prime location for a successful girls night. Bounce to the bass-heavy music and flirt with that guy sporting the Spike Lee Limited-Edition Nikes.