Share(206) 829-2280
1225 Fourth Ave
Seattle,
WA
9810
47.6078
-122.3344
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Sun 11am-10pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Metered; Pay lot
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Last updated 7.24.09
What People Are Saying About Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
The Editor
Anna Roth
Citysearch
In Short – The large, airy room is dominated by a dramatic spiral staircase, winding its way around an immense 20-foot tower of 5,000 wine bottles. Floor-to-ceiling windows give a fishbowl view of Fourth Avenue. Wine is the big draw, of course: 14 flights have names like "lush and juicy" and "teethstainer," while the long list has an amazing variety of glasses and bottles. Food is upscale cafe fare, including sandwiches, pizzas, pasta and other entrees.
08/23/09
Great place to both have a great meal and people watch
by rburke1111 at Citysearch
Went to dinner there this past weekend....the food, wine, staff and other diners made for a great nite.
Thank you Purple Seattle!
- Pros: great wine selection
- Cons: nothing
04/17/09
great food, great wine
by bronschar8 at Citysearch
I walked into this place to meet some friends for dinner and drinks. Upon entering, I expected the atmosphere to be stuffy and uptight but it was just the opposite!
The wines that we ordered were all amazing and the food was spectacular.
The service was extremely slow and our server rarely checked in on us. She was very nice...maybe they just want you to relax and savor your wine? Either way, we all agreed that the service could be a bit more attentive.
We will definitely come back.
- Pros: food, wine
- Cons: extremely slow service
02/23/09
FUN & DIFFERENT
by AJTS at Citysearch
Purple is a fun restaurant for people who like small plates and sharing! The food was fantastic. Eat upstairs in the bar area as the seats are better than the dining room! Will certainly come back!
02/18/09
What a wonderful evening
by tonibarnes13 at Citysearch
This was our first (but not to be our last) evening at Purple. Every course was fantastic and very creative. The service was excellent. Everything was perfect!!!
- Pros: Creative menu and great service
- Cons: none
10/20/08
Great place for people who like to share
by crit101 at Citysearch
I thought the food and wine selection was excellent at Purple. I was a little hesitant to have my birthday celebration (it was a small gathering- only 4 people) at Purple because the reviews I had heard of it were always lukewarm. I am, however, really glad that we went. The tasting bar was a great way to share and try a lot of different types of dishes. We also shared the lobster mac-and-cheese which was a great idea since it was so rich. The flights of wine worked out well because we could try a lot of different kinds and then we ended up ordering a bottle of one that we liked in the flight. All-in-all it was a good meal. The atmosphere was also really nice and we enjoyed our server. The only thing we didn?t like were the chairs. I'm kinda petite (5'3") and had a really hard time sitting in the regular dining chairs for a long time. The chairs were so high and large that my feet couldn't touch the ground and I couldn't lean back without looking like a toddler trying to sit at the big kids table. There is a lounge area upstairs at the Seattle location and those chairs looked much more comfortable for us shorter people. But other than the ogre chairs (that's why they only got 4 stars- the chairs were that bad) I would definitely recommend the place.
- Pros: Good wine, food, and atmosphere
- Cons: ogre chairs
The Details on Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Carry Out:
Box lunches and larger plates can be ordered for carry out. Place your order before 5pm the day before at (206) 838-3853.
Look Good:
Don't know a Riesling from a Rose? There's a cheat sheet in the back of the wine list.
Save Monday:
Every Sunday, bottles under $50 are half-price with a $25 food purchase.
Where to Sit:
For a quick snack, try the casual upstairs "tasting bar" for tapas with wine pairings.
Parking:
After 5pm, parking at the Financial Center parking garage down the street is $4 with validation.
What to Drink:
The bar features a list of traditionally made classic cocktails prepared tableside.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates, Eclectic & International, New American, Traditional American
