Decent gastropub with a small happy hour menu. I went on a Wednesday and it was not busy at all, so I was able to choose any seat I wanted. Fairly cozy restaurant with a back portion for events or more seating during busier meals. We tried the following - Karaage wings - quite umami, a hint of curry and spices, does not really look like chicken wings - Blasted broccoli - delicious with the lemon aioli on the side. A little overcooked but a nice take on the broccolini that is usually prepared in this manner - Duck breast - I liked the meat itself - very flavorful, but I didn't like the reduction and the sage leaves did not add much flavor - Pork belly - very hearty. The chimichurri kind of clashes with the flavor a bit but cuts down the heavy fat. Potato texture was a bit interesting - Sumac hummus and cucumbers - a healthy option off happy hour. Nice that it was served with flatbread - Cracked olive salad - a bit pickly, I personally do not like olives in this manner but my friend enjoyed it - Citrus Paradisi - quite a strong cocktail, but not quite well-balanced. For $13, it was satisfactory for alcohol strength, but quality could be improved Service is decent as food was brought in a timely manner and we did not need to wait long to get the bill, etc. read more

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Eat here - that is all. Really good service . The food is fantastic. We say the menu and thought - well. I'm not sure . And well. They over delivered . The tacos , the beef shank - omg that beef shank was outta this world.. the staff was very nice and made us feel at home - Easy parking . You will like the decor . It's simple yet stylish. I like the open floor plan with planet of spaces to sit. The bar area is nice to eat at as well. read more

We arrived on time for our reservation but waited nearly 10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. We eventually had to approach a server ourselves, and the table we were shown to wasn't even set or ready. Service throughout the evening was slow and disorganized. Drinks took a long time, and my cocktail arrived after our entrée, and it wasn't what I ordered. When I sent it back, the server made an unnecessary and unprofessional joke comparing me to his mother for sending drinks back. Food was uneven: the burrata salad was overdressed, and while the lamb mezze plate had good flavors, the meatballs were very dry and the presentation sloppy. Wine service was also incomplete, with only one glass brought until we asked. We had planned to order more food but decided to get the check and leave instead. Overall, a very disappointing experience, and unfortunately not a place we plan to return to. read more

Was really expecting a lot from this place and had an overall okay experience. Service was great and staff were friendly. Also, the location was in the heart of downtown and perfect for an urban vibe. The food was close to 4-5 stars but each dish had some major misses. First up is the crispy karaage chicken wings. Great flavor but just a slightly sogginess on the batter. Same with the cauliflower fritters. Sauce was amazing but the coating on the cauliflower was undercooked. Maybe an off night for the person on the fryer. The bacon lemon scallops are pretty good, just very small. For the main I tried the malbec beef shank. Great presentation with the bone in and the portion size was enough for two. I was so disappointed that this was over seasoned to the point that the saltiness really made it hard to finish. Everything was so close and with some tweaks this would have been amazing. read more

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I wish I can remember all the names of the dishes I tried tonight. I think we pretty much tried almost everything on the menu. Please see attached photos and my best attempt at the names in the description. I have been to the Bellevue location before but it was late at night and me and my buddies were just there to grab a couple of drinks. Tonight at their Seattle location, my visit was for a completely different occasion. We were a group of 12 or so for a work event. My boss' EA ordered a set menu for us starting from the appetizers to desserts. The service was not very good but not bad either. This is consistent to their Bellevue location. The interior decor looked a bit not finished but it did not take much away from the experience. They could use a bit more of something (anything) on the wall though... The food overall was pretty good. None of the dishes were amazing but none of them were bad either. They offer everything from vegan to gluten-free as well as non-alcolic cocktails, wine, and beer. We ordered 2 or 3 of everything you see pictured below. I think we definitely over-ordered. We got to try so many dishes and we all left full. As stated, I consider this venuw a "safe choice" for a group since nothing on the menu is bad and it covers all food restrictions and allergies. My favorites from tonight were the shrimp dish and the short ribs. But I have had better elsewhere. I thought the prices were good for what we got (comparatively) and location is great. This whole area was popping for a random Tuesday dinner time. The venue looks pretty small from the outside but it is deceivingly larger than it may seem. Street parking is available if you look hard enough. read more

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This large modern restaurant is fantastic! The service is great and the drinks are crafted perfectly. My favorite was the smoked old fashioned that was perfectly balanced. They are good for groups and there is a lot of space. They have great food options, though only came for drinks this time. Will be back again. read more

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We ordered way too much, but everything was five stars. The fried sage on top of the ravioli was the star of the show while it was really simple.It was absolutely delicious.And we both picked out the sage leaves. The dates on the the hallumi were just right, and my companion picked those out We probably could abused the whole plate more of dates. I love going out with this particular companion, she and I are both big foodies and really like the experience of gastro pubs. She said the fries on the moore fruit were perfectly cooked and crispy, and you can really tell how good a restaurant is by the quality of something so simple. Black bottle is dark and intimate and we got a corner table.So that we could quietly talk and enjoy one another's company. It's a perfect place for a quiet dinner for two or a big party. The food comes out well timed and you're left alone or with as much attention as you need. Definitely, give it a try if you've never been there. read more

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Good food and service, but portion sizes were slightly small. Would definitely come back for drink as the vibes inside were very good! read more

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Went here with a group and we got a bunch of things to share! ---- Overall, I'd give it a 7/10, nothing too amazing, but good food overall! Cute place, the outside is a 5/10 though. read more

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Ok I have since tried the food and now this place is 6/5!! We usually stop by for happy hour for a nice cocktail at the bar and never tried the food since it seemed a little out of reach for our budget, but we thought wth we'll send for my b day. Turns out the food has some pretty good options for many diff price ranges. We ended up getting a flat bread and pork belly plate. Both were so magnificently delicious, and I think very reasonably priced for their taste and beautiful display. Always love the cozy intimate candlelit vibe in here. Definitely a place to take a date. Also have had this bartender/server twice and he's such a jolly good fellow. A+ for service :) read more

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What an experience! Amazing food, chill atmosphere, attentive service. All sauces were perfect, thick, no broken sauces. Best "Gambas al Ajillo" I think I have ever had. Escargot on point. We will be back regularly. read more

Black Bottle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had dinner here recently after awhile and we loved our dinner. We love the ambiance and the service was great. We got Squeaky Halloumi cheese sautéed, Chole Bhature eggplant potato chickpeas hot serrano, and Brazilian chicken thighs. We loved the combination of Halloumi cheese, date, onion, mushroom, this is a great addition to their menu. We loved the Brazilian chicken thighs, the fried plantains that came with it were great too. I didn't like the Chole Bhature but my husband loved it. read more

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Been on my list of places to visit for a while. It didn't completely disappoint. But dang, sort of a let down. Came with a colleague. Came on a Wednesday night around 7pm. We were in the back room and had it basically too ourselves. It was low lighting in the back and intimate. Tables weren't too close together so I imagine you could have private conversations. The menu was complex. Seemed like every option was going to be great. We ordered the delicata squash & hazelnut ravioli ($19), smoked tea-brined duck breast with port cranberries ($27), and kefte lamb meatballs mezze plate ($23). The ravioli was superb. I throughly enjoyed that plate. Everything else fell flat for me. It was good. But it just wasn't spectacular or stood out for me. The duck was a little dry but I love duck, so I enjoyed it anyways. The plates were a little bigger than Tapas size. I washed that down with a Slow Magic cocktail which I'd give 4 stars out of 5. It'd be hard to find better cocktails in the area and for the price. It's about 12 dollars per cocktail. It's in Belltown, and parking was pretty tough. So be prepared to be frustrated and ultimately walk a bit. The service was great. Part of the reason why it got a 4 star review. Was able to order in Spanish with my waiter. Check easily came out to $100+. Food and drink might be a 3.5 but the service and ambiance solidifies this place as a 4 star. read more

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Beautiful hidden gem in Belltown with great happy hour deals from 4-6! The house wine was only $6 and also loved the gilded julep cocktail. The crispy fries with aioli and cheesy bean dip nachos were also so well made (although portions were a bit small). Same goes for the pear and smoked chicken flatbreads - flavor combos were bold and bread was so fluffy, but only 6 slices. read more

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Was here to celebrate my birthday . It's a nice ambience with several veggie options too. My fav was the kolkota cauliflower and the squash ravioli. Service was super quick and warm. We had a really good time and I especially love that it's the kind of place people dress up to visit. read more

Black Bottle - Kolkata Pepper Glaze Cauliflower Fritters - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

To start of the food is great, service sometimes great, sometimes not so great. My issue is the seating area is only accessible for people in wheelchairs if no one else is there, when it's packed there's not a clear route to the bathroom unless you interrupt people's meal and have them sit up, but then the bathroom is completely not ADA compliant for wheelchairs, a bar around toilet doesn't make it so. Seattle.gov is my next stop for my review. If you're in a wheelchair, order take-out if you're interested until the owner actually does something to make it welcoming to everybody. read more

Great spot for happy hour, or meeting up for drinks! We had a group of 5 and were seated right away. At 5:30, there weren't many people there. So drinks and food came quickly. Later into the night it started to fill up! I really enjoyed my sweater weather cocktail. We tried the cauliflower fritters, the cocktail fries (only available during happy hour) the shishito peppers, and the delicata ravioli. There was no squash in our ravioli, but was still good! We were bummed that the fries are happy hour only. Would definitely come back! read more

Black Bottle - Sweater Weather - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food - the cocktails here were better than any of the bars we went to by far. They were super fresh, well-made, and the portion sizes were huge! (They give you a shaker with almost 1.5x the cocktail in addition to the cocktail itself). I loved the Basil Zingiber and my partner had the Major Danger, and I'd absolutely come back just for the cocktails. The food was excellent too. The cauliflower fritters were great, the Brie flatbread was amazing, and my partner liked the prosciutto too. The Gruyère and emmentaler beet wedges were good, but honestly the beet to cheese ration was disappointing. It was mostly beets, which I like, but you couldn't really taste the cheese. Not a bad choice for dinner because of the generous portions, though I think I'd prefer to do drinks and snacks. Service - 5/5 for the service. The server was super attentive and helpful and they checked in on us regularly without hovering or bothering. Ambiance - it was kind of a cool vibe with semi-rustic and then modern touches in the decor. Somewhat minimal. The lighting threw my partner off a bit because the light bulbs are a really bright but the rest of the space is more dark, which he found disorienting. I liked it but I could see how that might distract. Overall we plan to come back for the drinks and maybe more snacks. read more

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Really great staff, meh food. Service team did a wonderful job of taking care of our large group- taking orders, pacing the meal nicely. I'm just not a fan of the food here. Ravioli in brown butter were good to share and the desserts were tasty. But the rest, just not my style. ~ Baby gem salad was drowning in dressing- maybe try it on the side? ~ Roasted broccoli wasn't very roasty ~ Halloumi and dates mostly tasted of oily peppers and onions ~ Lemon scallops are small and a bit overcooked ~ Brie and leek flatbread is tough and has an odd flavor Stick to drinks and dessert if you stop in. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday! Ordered two bottles of the house wine because they were out of the mulled wine, but the house wine was delicious. Ordered many items but the standout was the delicata squash & hazelnut ravioli. The mushrooms in this dish were perfect. The other food was okay, would like to try some other dishes. Made a reservation for four and was seated at a very small table in the corner near the door. We were elbow to elbow but thankfully we were able to move, because the table was not big enough for us to enjoy tapas. Waiter was incredibly kind! read more

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Excellent fish tacos and the muddles were the best I have ever had. I'd suggest sharing your selections. We had the Chardonnay and that was very good. Try this place out. read more

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Plenty of things to like about this place. The atmosphere, for one. It feels open yet intimate - even though we came on a busy night, it wasn't too loud to have a conversation. I like the modern furniture and clean decor as well. Service was a good mix of being attentive yet hands off - we were much more leisurely than we would usually be as we were waiting for a show at another venue, but we didn't feel rushed at all. Food came very quickly as did the drinks. About that - the reason this review is three stars (really; probably 3.5) is that we didn't feel the food really worked together very well. The halloumi dish, for example, seemed like two different dishes - the dates and halloumi on top of an onion and pepper and mushroom mix that felt like something that should go on a Philly cheesesteak. Neither component was bad but they didn't make sense together. We also had the chicken and cherry and fontina flat bread, which was good flavor wise but the flat bread was too thick and hard to really take easy bites. The cocktails, on the other hand, were fun and creative - I especially appreciated that not every cocktail was a whiskey base like many craft cocktail bars seem to do. I liked the wine by the glass list as well. Price point was typical for the area. And the bread pudding was good! read more

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Wandered in here around 6pm on a Saturday. Very cute ambience, they played great music, and it was nice and quiet! Managed to feel pretty intimate without feeling stuffy at all. The service was fantastic, our server was friendly and knowledgeable. Food came out super-fast- we got three dishes that did not all come out at once, but our first dish was out within 10 minutes of ordering. We ordered: baby gems salad with crispy shaved artichoke hearts; squeaky halloumi cheese sautéed; and chole bhature eggplant potato chickpeas hot serrano. That last dish was a huge standout! All the food was great, but I'll be dreaming about that for a while. Priced well, would 100% return. Loved it! read more

I came here for a work dinner with all my team members. It was awesome! The food was super yummy and the service was great. I was doing a lot of networking so I didn't not take any pictures but I remember my favs! The short rib is a must, the broccoli is also a must have! We had the private back room great view of the street. Great vibes! read more

The ambiance of this place is super cute; I love the dimmed lights (and they had garlands up for the holidays). We came with friends and really liked everything we got. The stars of the show IMO were the cauliflower and the harvest moon drink. Service was friendly and they made sure we liked everything we ordered. I would definitely come again! read more

First time there and the vibes were great until we got extremely uncomfortably stared down to leave. We spent quite a bit of money too.

Cute date spot. For the food and drinks, I enjoyed: - the house Malbec (4/5) - Basil Zingiber (5/5): very refreshing cocktail - Ol' Smokey (old fashioned with a Cedar smoke) 5/5 my absolute favorite of the night - duck breast (4/5) tender protein choice with cranberry topping - shishito peppers (3/5) very oily Overall good experience. The female busser was kind of rude and kept taking things off the table without asking if I'm done. read more

Black Bottle - Ol' Smokey (I think) smells amazing - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time visiting Black Bottle. It was a recommendation from a friend and man I'm sure glad we went. The venue was quaint and the food was on point. It's been awhile since we did a restaurant with sharables and untimed delivery. That made it even a better experience. The martini was spot on too! We will definitely go again. read more

Great little spot in Belltown. We grabbed a small table al fresco, which was perfect for a warm summer evening. The inside looked great though as well, with soft lighting and a casual, but stylish atmosphere. For food, we had some shishito peppers, squash & hazelnut ravioli, and the Malbec Demi-glazed short ribs. All were quite tasty, and the rest of the menu looks awesome. The service was friendly and timely - we'll be back. read more

I have had the most amazing experience hosting a pre-wedding cocktail party at Black Bottle. The staff are AMAZING... the bartenders... beyond. Even though the price was set for a full bar open for 3 hours, they poured fast and well! The snacks were lovely (apps and dessert) and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend it for a private event focused on drinks. 10++++ read more

We planned to goto Some Random next door but the atmosphere here seemed way more cozy. Good choice. Delicious tapas like bites, excellent service , and fresh drinks read more

I visited Black Bottle for a work dinner (10 people) on a Wednesday night and was impressed by the level of service, atmosphere, and food. For a large group, the table service was excellent. Keeping our waters full and a general eye out for what our table needed. Black bottle is a tapas style restaurant with items ranging from flatbreads to short ribs. I was able to taste 8 things off the menu due to the size of our group and highly recommend the pear gorgonzola flat bread, blistered shishito peppers, and short ribs. The lemon ricotta cake and bread pudding were also winners. I'd recommend this restaurant for large or small groups alike. They have enough on their menu to satisfy a diverse mix of tastes and also highlight what items are gluten, nut, and dairy free. read more

Black Bottle - Flat bread and Blistered Shishito Peppers - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Black Bottle was my favorite bar in Belltown before Covid caused the curtain to drop on my social existence. It will never be completely raised, but that curtain is about 1/3 the way up, and hopefully, a show of some kind will go on once again. The Black Bottle was shuttered during the entire quarantine, looking forlorn, a replica of past history. It seemed abandoned, something discovered by an archeological dig, a monument to the good times people once had. My conjecture was the Black Bottle was a permanent victim of the pandemic and would never open. However, shortly after June 30th, 2021, Washington's new Independence Day, The Black Bottle rose from the dead like it was just frozen in time. It's just like I remembered it. The food is great, the drinks masterfully made, and the staff accepting of all people. This isn't just political correctness at the Black Bottle. It may be the most eclectic bar in Belltown, and it is so refreshing to be surrounded by a different races, multiple genders, with a range of age groups. The Black Bottle was busy and bopping tonight, adding excitement to this part of 1st Avenue. My bar is back. read more

Our party of 18 had the private room in the back with minimum purchase of $2k. The food was good but the room temp was 82 degrees. We understand it is an old building but that is way too hot without warning. Additionally we had the room from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. At 7:20 guests started arriving for the next event in that room and they allowed them to enter. It was disappointing the staff did not ask the guests to wait outside the room. The service for large parties is sub par- serve your own wine. Not really experienced in large parties. Way too warm in the summer with no a/c. read more

Ambiance is the only plus. They don't serve well drinks... only can make you a basic drink with premium booze at $18.00! No thanks. The food is bland and overpriced. Wine pours are 4.5 oz for $17. This place is always empty. No wonder. read more

**vegetarian review** real rating 2.5 I have been going to black bottle for a long time for some of their delicious options like the kolkata cauliflower etc. However this time around (Oct 2021) I was very disappointed by both food and drink options. To start of the food options no longer had the cauliflower. The waiter said one of the popular vegetarian options is now the artichoke salad. I got that and I was so disappointed. Its basically a huge cabbage with some toppings of artichoke (very little to actually call it a star of the salad). The salad was extremely basic and definitely not worth the money. My friend got the shrimp - which called out 7 shrimps. And no one can accuse the place for false advertising there since it was literary 7 shrimps and nothing else. The drinks also didnt taste that good - we got the basil gin cocktail and the pumpkin king. While the basil gin was still fine - very strong on basil which I didnt mind, but the pumpkin king was really not that good. Random note: the table next to us ordered a bunch of things and their waiter weirdly called out we are known for our small portions. It just really felt like saying we are known for being overpriced ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Our waiter was nice and very apologetic about the changed menu, and hence I am keeping the review at 3 stars. Purely based on food this would still have been 2 or 1 star. Overall I no longer recommend this place. read more

Black Bottle - Artichoke salad, Seven Spice Shrimp and Blistered Shishito Peppers - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We only stopped in for drinks and didn't eat. They had a great selection of spirits and wine and an ok selection of craft beer. The staff was friendly and the place is nice. It's definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

Black Bottle - Smoked Old Fashion. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great Gastropub in the Belltown neighborhood. We didn't have any reservations but bar seating is available on a first come basis. The restraint itself is very chic with a great ambiance. The bartender working the bar made us an ol' Smokey. If you like old fashioned get this drink! The presentation is awesome! For food we ordered the hamachi, the ravioli, short ribs, and cauliflower. It is a bit on the pricier side but everything tasted amazing. Sadly they were out of the spicy thai laab gai for the night so I didn't get a chance to try it but it must be good since it's a popular item. read more

Black Bottle - Short rib - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here for a team dinner. Food, service, location - everything was great! We got a bunch of stuff. My favorite were their flatbreads, fried chicken, some fish with cheese, dates and veggies. Drinks were really good too. I got the pisco sour. A lot of my colleagues got wine, old fashioned, mojito etc. everyone enjoyed their drinks. Desserts- loved their chocolate cake and ricotta cake. Bread pudding wasn't really a bread pudding. All in all this was a great experience. I'll definitely recommend read more

My friends and I came to Black Bottle for a Friday dinner with a reservation beforehand. We were seated almost immediately, which was great. I ordered the Post Melon, which gets points for having a funny name. It's a simple watermelon mojito - a little on the strong side, but pretty good. For food, we ordered the following items: - Pulled Pork Tacos: 4/5, your basic tacos - Crab + Artichoke Bake: 5/5, amazing dip - Halloumi Cheese + Dates Pepper Saute: 5/5 - Prosciutto, Basil, Bechamel Flatbread: 5/5 - Slow Roasted Chicken: 0/5, never came out - Lemon Curd Ricotta Cake: 4/5, a fancy cheesecake Overall, we had a pretty great meal. The food came out as soon as it was ready, so we had stuff on the table almost the entire time we were there. However, there was a weird mixup where we ordered the slow-roasted chicken and waited over 30 minutes for it. The first time our waiter checked on it, he said that the kitchen had to prioritize a private party. The second time, he said that it had apparently come out but was... missing? Really strange, and it kept us there for a lot longer than necessary, but the rest of the meal was good. I think Black Bottle is pretty pricey in general but it's nice for high quality tapas. read more

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