5 to Try: Small Plates
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
Tapas these days have gone way beyond paella and chorizo. From Japanese bar snacks to chic Andean appetizers, discover the most shareable plates in Seattle.
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Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison St, Seattle, WA
Go the traditional Spanish route and you won't be disappointed; the famed man behind the counter creates stunning tapas every time. -
Black Bottle
2600 First Ave, Seattle, WA
Appetizers are often the best things on a menu, and this "gastro-tavern" serves nothing but, with each plate large enough to share with a group of four. -
Wann Japanese Izakaya
2020 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
Izakaya, the Japanese tapas craze, is catching on this side of the Pacific. Try authentic dishes like fried aonori potatoes seasoned with seaweed. -
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA
Head to the upstairs tasting bar for a range of affordable small bites like spaghetti squash bruschetta and mini grilled cheese sandwiches, all paired with wine. -
Mixtura--CLOSED
148 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA
Star tapas plates, called mixturas, include ceviche sparkling with citrus and purple potato cakes stuffed with a creamy blend of seafood.
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Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
2227 N 56th St, Seattle, WA
A quietly classy dinner spot and wine bar on Tangletown's main drag serves Mediterranean meals and tremendous desserts.
