This place was delicious! My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday and I was not disappointed. The champagne cocktail was a perfect start to the meal. What we ordered (all were great!): - Flank steak - Blasted broccoli - Bacon wrapped scallops - Sausage plate - Chocolate cake (omg yum!) They are all small plates so order a few and try several things! The only thing we disliked about this place was the waitress we had. She was kind of cold. She didn't really have any expression and didn't really seem like she enjoyed her job. read more

Black Bottle - Champagne cocktail was delicious! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food and drinks are fantastic. The service once you're seated is good. However, the hosting position leaves much to be desired. The small slip up in our initial entry isn't enough to be too critical though. Every single item we ordered was perfect. I give high props to the kitchen staff for making such amazing food. read more

Great place to get dinner, have drinks, and hang out with friends. Our waiter was incredibly nice and resourceful. The food was delicious! We had a couple flatbreads, the pork tacos, and the chicken. Yum! read more

Oh!!!!! Such a nice little place as our Seattle's first meal! Bacon wrapped scallop with kale was my fav; scallop and kale, when they r together, srsly????? Gosh. Also their drinks are very down to earth and candid - referring the proportion and price. And decoration of the place is a plus. Huge plus. Love it. Seattle ppl are lucky!!' read more

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We went there just for dessert, and it was amazing. We had the chocolate cake with vanilla gelato. When it comes it looks like a tiny layer cake, but they actually take the middle of the cake off, put the gelato and then the cake on top. The only thing that could of made this dessert better would of be if the cake was warm or hot like a lava cake. Great price, small space. read more

Black Bottle - Chocolate cake with vanilla gelato - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Black Bottle is the perfect place to get fun drinks and share some downright delicious small plates with friends. The rooms are dark and candlelit, providing an ambiance that's both relaxed and sexy. Seating ranges in every size including bar seating, tables-for-two, four-tops, and long dining tables, making it perfect for any size get-together. Let me start by saying that everything is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. I came with three other people and we tried about ten dishes (not including desserts), which all had such varieties of flavor and culinary style but not one plate failed to amaze us. Everything was just damn good. Simple as that. This is a place that has something for everyone. The plates are so easily shareable, and service was perfect - highly attentive but still laid back. Highly recommend Black Bottle for happy hours, dates, dinners, and everything in between. read more

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one of my favorite spots. The appetizers and food are so good as well as the cocktails! Service can be really slow, but besides that this is a really great spot to check out! read more

It's solid. Nothing spectacular. The drinks can be special if you order correct and the wine menu is still on the plus side. The rushing of dishes has always bothered my since you are forced to gorge if the dished pile up too quick. Not a one time event. Wait staff is ok. read more

Found this place on a whim while visiting Seattle and was pleasantly surprised. My friend and I stopped in a for a late night dinner just to get some food before continuing on our bar crawl. I don't eat meat but they have a great selection of dishes to cater to all different dietary restrictions. I had the kabocha squash and hazelnut ravioli as well as the cauliflower fritters and both were delicious. I can't recall what my friend got but it was something our server recommended and he enjoyed it. Service was also very good. If I find myself in Seattle again I will be sure to come back. read more

I came here for a large group birthday dinner and was excited to try black bottle since i've heard some good things about it! It has an interesting concept and their food menu is very broad with many different types of small dishes. I was able to try the broccoli blasted, pork belly and kimchi, lamb meatballs, chicken laab gai, and flatbread smoked chicken and sun dried cherries. -Lamb meatballs is the best bang for your buck. The hummus and tzatziki sauce is really good! -Broccoli blasted was decent, but it seemed kind of burned and maybe a little too much char for my liking. -Pork belly and kimchi was probably my favorite. With the sweet chili sauce, it had a great flavor and the meat had pieces that were both tender and fatty. -Chicken laab gai was really good! I wish they gave out more of the lettuce leaves because it seems a bit unproportional to the amount of chicken you get. -Flatbread smoked chicken and sun dried cherries. REALLY good, super cheesy but the caramelized onions on top with the cherries added a nice twist to the flavor. All in all, we had a great time and it was lots of fun. Food was good, although a bit on the pricier side (i.e. paying $10 for broccoli seemed a bit too much in my opinion). I was a little bit surprised that instead of adding an % automatic gratuity charge to our bill for our large party, they added a "5% surcharge" on our bill - and we had to add tip on top of the surcharged prices. I honestly would have rather taken the % automatic gratuity charge. read more

One of the worst customer service. No one greeted us, not even brought water after waited 15 mins at table, the bartender saw us but he pretended he didn't see us at all, completely ignored. It was beyond rude so we left without ordering anything (again, we didn't even get water!). Too bad I liked their broccolis! Updates: when I emailed what happened, the manager replied immediately with his sincere apology which is much appreciated. read more

Yes! This was a fun dining experience. Just the right balance of atmosphere. Makes you feel comfortable but still like you're having a night out. A lot of Gastropubs try way too hard to show you how "cutting edge" they are. No need, just serve me good food, that will impress me. I tried the House-Smoked Wild Boar Ribs, the Spicy Shrimp, and the Spicy Cauliflower...all would eat again. Service was Seattle Friendly and everything seemed to be managed pretty well. Good prices too! read more

GREAT PLACE!! reserved the private event room for my engagement party and Jamey was very helpful. Prices are great for big groups and the private event room came with a personal bartender. They also let us play our own music. food is also very good! highly recommend. read more

So, so underwhelmed by this place. Ordered 3 items on the menu. The only one that was good were the Ahi tacos. We would have been better off just ordering 3 plates of that for dinner. The beef ribs were a joke. Good marinade, but served cold and so so super fatty, there was hardly any meat to enjoy. We thought the broccoli would balance the ribs, so we got that also. I figure, if you've got broccoli as a dish in itself on the menu, its gotta be good, right? Um, I think I cook broccoli better. As I said, the Ahi tacos were great! Hubby was disappointed in the beer list, but they seem to be more of a whiskey place. So, 2 stars: One for the ahi tacos, and the second for the waiter that kindly acknowledged our unhappiness and tried to help us out: Thank you! But, there is much, much better food in Seattle. read more

Nice ambiance, shared small plates are good proportions, and terrific wine options. Best Liked: Hangar steak. Comped a birthday treat.

Dimly lit, just up the street from the waterfront, and just far enough from the core downtown shopping area that it's not noisy, Black Bottle is my go-to suggestion for a date night and has yet to disappoint me. My most recent visit included two of my absolute favorite items: Bacon Lemon Scallops and Broccoli Blasted. I don't know how I go as long as I do without these items sometimes. What was particularly pleasing was that the Broccoli Blasted is vegan-friendly - with a vegan dinner date, I was a bit worried that his selection would be severely limited, but they had a decent number of dishes for him, including one of their very best. The broccoli always takes me by surprise, as it's just seasoned broccoli for goodness sake - but somehow they make it PERFECT. It's crisp but not burnt; salted but not over-seasoned; and once in your mouth, it is oh so addicting. Whatever your dietary restriction may be, this dish is an absolute MUST and should be the first item you order upon arriving. My other favorite dish, the scallops, are always cooked just right. The scallops are soft and juicy, and never under cooked. I forget sometimes that they come wrapped with bacon, even though it is in the name, because the bacon isn't overly greasy or salty, and doesn't distract from the flavor of the scallops. What always surprises me about this dish is also the bed of kale that it comes on - I normally can't stand kale, but I always finish my plate when I order this dish. The lemon seasons the kale and perhaps over-powers it if you love the bitter flavor of kale, but to me, was the perfect disguise to trick me into clearing off my plate. My vegan date was pleasantly surprised by how much he enjoyed the Fried Tofu and Peanut Sauce. The sauce in particular he was quite found of. The tofu was well fried, and surprisingly filling and heavy enough to fill him up (with a cushion of the broccoli I spoke of above). Not included in my last visit but equally enjoyable in my other outings were the flavored flat breads, that are basically glorified pizzas. The flat breads come in a long tray, and a variety of surprisingly compatible flavors like smoked chicken and cherries (a great balance of salty and sweet), brie and leek. These larger than you expect flat breads are generally great sharing options, and make for great finger food when out with the girls. All in all - a great fine-dining establishment that I will continue to return to many times over. Sure, there are two dollar signs up there, so it may feel a little pricey for smaller portions. But the food is well cooked, and does not leave you hungry despite being 'small plates.' Don't come here if you are looking for a cheap date, but do be sure to stop by if you're looking for a romantic night with your significant other, a real treat for the girls, or just some quality food that you don't mind paying a little bit extra for. read more

My boyfriend and I planned on coming here for their oxtail that he really loved. Guess the menu changed, so we tried the short ribs replacement instead. And oh boy, it was extremely delicious. Of course, the type of meat is different from the oxtail, so the taste and texture can't be compared. Still, the shorts ribs did not disappoint. Every bite was so tasty and the tenderness of the meat melted in our mouths. The added mushrooms & sauce were so freakin' good. Definitely a well cooked dish & worth the price. Drinks were good, just a little disappointed how the restaurant claimed, "the indigroni drink will make you Instagram famous." We though it'll be an extravagant looking drink. The only special thing was the purple color of the drink. Moving on, our food experience was a memorable one. The server was accommodating and helpful. read more

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Excellent service and food, and a menu to explore like a great, grand gastro adventure I know Yelp will ask me to elaborate, but this alone should suffice. Go, enjoy, repeat. read more

I was so incredibly impressed with Black Bottle. This is totally what the 5 star review system is all about! Typically I shell out 4 stars for a place I really liked, but 5 only goes to places that surpass each and every expectation. I will warn however that the more crowded this cozo spot gets, the slower the service. But being such a great hangout with such fabulous food and drinks, it wasn't terribly bothersome to take my time anyway. A friend and I popped in for some food and drinks and after hearing such great things about Black Bottle, we made our way to Belltown to see for ourselves. There's loca beer on tap, a fabulous wine selection, and some creative cocktails to boot. The best part though? The food! Some folks have told me Black Bottle was expensive... and perhaps they were comparing this spot to a place like List? Also in Belltown, List has insane happy hour prices. But that's because they have to sell food for cheap in order to sell it at all. I've had decent experiences there but nothing magical like Black Bottle. In fact, even though you'll pay $1-2 more per dish here, it's well worth it! The wild boar ribs were crazy good and the portion was too much for just one person. Same with the broccoli blasted! This dish could easily feed three and came highly recommended by a friend. Good thing we got it too, it was delicious. In fact, it's by far the best broccoli dish I've ever had. And I love broccoli! We also tried a number of other dishes but I'm quickly forgetting their names. Point is, you'll find plenty to order if you're a vegetarian, pescatarian or meat eater. I actually had a helluva time deciding what to eat because everything sounded amazing. 3-4 plates feed two easily but remember to save room for dessert! They're just as tasty as the shared plates and entrees. read more

Black Bottle is an ideal spot for lady dates, bday bashes, and pre-funk sessions before making your way downtown. It's swanky enough for a sexy outing with your sweetie and hip enough to use as ammunition to coerce your newly singled/ grieving friends back into the wild again because everyone here is ultra handsome. I really love that they bring me my martini remnants in a side shaker. True the martini glass is small but I used to tend bar and I figure the average ounceage on one of these pours equates to about 1.5 martinis for the price of one. Booze appreciators rejoice! Pretty much everything on the menu here is delectable. I love the hanger steak, seven spice shrimp, and green beans but the prices are even sweeter. I'm a fan of your Gastro-tavern Black Bottle. read more

This place is legit! I stopped in for a couple cocktails and a nibble. Strong drinks and good food made this place a hit! I tried the bacon wrapped scallop son a bed of sauteed kale and it was delicious. Also tried the dry-rubbed boar ribs. OMG these were good too, the meat just falls off the bone as soon as you pick it up. The dry rub was a little overpowering but my vodka soda washed it down just fine. I'll definitely be back here to try other men items. read more

Clams. Clams in broth. Clams in broth made of sex and sin. Yes, oh dear Foodie Gods, yes! After hearing about the yumminess that was Black Bottle from the Hostess with the Mostess that's been letting me inhabit her couch to write my future New York Times Bestseller of a novel for the last week and half, she finally secured an early night off and with dueling cute outfits galore, we traveled up to Belltown to see what this bottle of lovely had to offer. As we walked in, I instantly liked the place. It's simple, chic, stylish and inviting and with the large windows that offer a peek out to the setting Seattle sun around Sunday at sunset, it really was the perfect locale to begin our night. We perused the menu and I instantly spotted the hanger steak with daikon radish mash and an assortment of perfectly marinated thinly sliced cucumbers and herbs that exploded in my mouth. I say my mouth, because my dining companion of choice is a veggietarian and sadly she missed out on the amazing. After consulting bartender extraordinaire, Patrick, for some wine and oh so yummy culinary recommends, we ordered the mind-blowing clams in a heavenly broth and the brie and leek flat bread with pesto. Both were truly a palatal treat to put it mildly. While the highlights of the evening were the handpicked wines and amazing food, they were only slightly shadowed by the amazing marital couple fight that we witnessed while sitting at the bar. Female party stormed out, male party slammed fist and the combo of the two was enough to make you wanna believe in... well, nothing. But I do believe. I believe that Black Bottle was for certain, one of the true highlights of my Seattle visit and I will most certainly revisit this peach of a venue again on my next escapade. read more

Famished after a day of traveling and lack of solid food left my mom, sister, and I wandering the streets of Seattle dying for a diamond in the rough. Low and behold the trusty Yelp App led us to Black Bottle. It was dimly lit, romantic, and had a drool-worthy menu. Minus the romantic feel, it was exactly what we needed! It's as is if it was stripped from a New York or LA moment and plopped right in front of us. I didn't get a good look at the surrounding neighborhood, but it did seem a little misplaced. Back to the food. I don't know what came over me, but I insisted on throwing out menu items that should never share table real estate. Pork belly and kimchi, broccoli, ceviche, and sausage. It was delicious while I was devouring it but I did get a little sick after the fact, not because of the quality of the food but the sheer cornucopia did not settle nicely, so don't make my mistake. The broccoli was definitely the superstar of the evening (besides the ambiance), but know ahead of time that they pile that plate high, so it's enough to share with at least 6 people. Topped the whole experience off with a couple of glasses of wine for a mighty fine first night in Seattle. I also spied a private room in the back. Sexy. read more

We had dinner here and were a bit disappointed in the consistency of quality across the small bites. The boar ribs and pulled pork tacos were delicious. The flatbread with lamb sausage and baba gannoush was a failure. The lamb and flatbread was overcooked and I could not taste or find the baba gannoush. The roasted peppers with sea salt had too little salt and too much oil. Our server was pleasant, but overall we were disappointed. read more

This is what happen when I don't review right after going somewhere. It gets fuzzy. I don't think the delicious cocktails helped keep my memory intact, so it could be that to blame as well. Other reviewers have covered most of the info you'd need but in short: It's a bit disjointed in the way the food comes out, but don't worry though, just eat what they bring and relax, if yours comes and theirs doesn't, just share. Order one of the flatbreads to share between at LEAST 2 but likely 3-4 people. They're big and take up lots of room on the table. Order the broccoli, trust me, yes, it really is that good. As you can see in the pics, the pork belly and kimchi are really more pork belly (not too much fat either) with the essence of kimchi, so don't let that scare you off, it's truly fantastic even if you're not a kimchi fan. Even if you are starving, 2-3 plates between two of you should be enough. Order the specialty cocktails, they're great and strong enough that I can't honestly tell you how good (or not good) dessert was. Don't be concerned that you can't tell the waitstaff from the patrons. Seriously, just relax, it's going to be a great night. read more

I'll first start off by saying, I myself would probably give Black Bottle a 3.5 to 4 stars, but here at the Finer Things Club, we believe in a democratic process when it comes to our ratings. Let's begin, shall we? Let me first start by saying I picked Black Bottle for our monthly outing, but forgot to call for a reservation on a Thurs night. I tried, "Don't you know who I am?" to get a table. Since I'm nobody that didn't work and our reservation was for the next available slot at 7:00pm. I admit my first reaction a few years ago, would be to stick out my lip, cross my arms, and stomp my little foot, but I've since outgrown doing that so I went to The Innkeeper down the street for a beer. No problem, it was my fault. At 7:00, the Finer Things Club reconvened at Black Bottle. Myself and three other ladies were seated right away. We decided on the Broccoli Blaster, Pork Belly and Kimchi, Crispy Fried Chicken and collard greens, a glass of wine and later 2 desserts. Our opinions varied, but we agreed the food in its totality was average to above average and in some cases above above average. The food was not the issue here. Remember that scene from Frankenstein where all the villagers are wiggin' out and grabbing their pitchforks and torches to go after the monster, that's the scene that almost took place at Black Bottle against our waiter. Generally a forgiving and tender lot, my co-diners were really put off by our waiter's impatience with the speed of our ordering, bad mood and aloof attitude. There was an "I've got better things to do than make your experience at Black Bottle enjoyable" attitude. For example-"Are you ready to order?" Admittedly, we were still perusing the menu(there are a lot of interesting choices). "Obviously not, so I'll come back". Why not instead, "I can see you're still deciding, I'll give you a few minutes to decide. I'd be happy to answer any questions or give suggestions if you'd like?" Is that so hard? Example #2-"Are you interested in dessert?" Less than 1 second before anybody can answer-"No, well I'll get your check". Us-"Whoa, whoa...yes, we want dessert". People call me a looker. I don't mean that as in, "wow, that guy's a looker!" but more like "wow, that guy likes to look at things a lot." As a frequent patron of Seattle restaurants, a member of the customer service industry, and observer of human behavior, I normally have sympathy for an understaffed crew that causes service to fall short, but this was not the case here. It had more to do with an individual who just didn't want to be at work on this particular day. I would be willing to give this place another shot due to the food, but the rest of the Finer Things Club would say to avoid this place like vampires avoid the sun. Note: I was kidding about the "Don't you know who I am" tactic. Maybe next time. read more

I've been here probably 5 times over the past 5 years. I enjoyed the famous blasted broccoli and their interesting cocktails, but this last time was such a disappointment. The service was fine, but the food was so bland. It's like they ran out of salt and decided to just go with it. Everything was pretty just ok. I'm worried that black bottle is just another institution that has gotten lazy and lack luster. read more

I live across the street from this little gem, so I consider it to be my Kitchen. Afterall, if I lived in a mansion, it would be. I thought the Chicken and Cherry flatbread was dope, until I had the French Country flatbread and died. So good, and a great price. The Broccoli is amazing- don't laugh, I don't know what they do to it, but it starts out as broccoli and ends up being a little bite of heaven. The curried potatoes are excellent, as well as the Ahi. I happen to like the crowd here- especially compared to the rest of the 1st Avenue set. If Amber or Tia Lou's is the Yin, then Black Bottle is the Yang. Somehow all of the meat heads and over-cologned guys and their poorly dressed, over done girlfriends couldn't walk far enough in their impractical shoes to get to Black Bottle. Thank God. read more

Third time is the charm??? I think NOT!!! I'm normally a patient person and understand there are other tables and patrons to attend to. Seriously though... I wonder if I'll ever go back, only because the service and attitude has not improved. 2 out of 3 times I've been there, I have been put off by either the waitress or bartender. We were sitting at the bar this time and I had to stare at the bartender for what felt like 3 minutes while he was chatting with a couple other patrons at the end of the bar... I finally spoke up to get his attention for salt and pepper. Then he gave me this attitude of it was such a hassle for him to get it for me. Never did he once ask how things were. IT WAS NOT THAT BUSY WHEN WE WERE THERE AND HE DEFINITELY HAD TIME TO TALK TO THE OTHER TWO PATRONS FOR 5 OR MORE MINUTES!!! We were there around 5:30pm... I know it's a popular place later in the evening, but seriously... how long is that going to last with poor service and attitude... The food isn't THAT great... In fact, the one time I did have good service was later in the evening when it was packed... HMMM read more

Potential, potential, potential... That is all I can really think of when I think of Black Bottle. There is a lot of good here certainly, but there is also a lot of room for improvement here as well. I should mention our group was a little chaotic -- the reservation was made for 12 and I think we ended up squeezing 16 people in at our table. I can understand a server's annoyance at this, but to have it so readily apparent in their attitude and face really turned me off. She was however lovely enough to ask up front if the check were to be split and I appreciated that considering we never would have gotten out of there if we tried figuring out finances after the fact. Drinks were ordered and were slow coming. The price on beer was decent though and I was happy to see Fremont Brewing as their seasonal rotating tap. Food orders were then placed and we waited... and waited...and waited. Parts of orders came out, parts didn't. I had ordered the oxtail and broccoli to share and I never got my broccoli. I know other members of the table had to remind the waitress several times of the food they ordered which either didn't come or came extremely late. The oxtail I had however really quite good and tender. I stole nibbles of fried chicken, beats, flatbread, and then help polish off another diners plate of broccoli (since he DID get his, and the portions on the veg here are insanely large). Confusion ensued a bit when checks came. I had to make sure they took my broccoli was taken off -- and other member of the party didn't get their checks until I had already closed out and was ready to walk out the door. Overall: Good food, cute & cozy accommodations, large veg portions, spacey to annoyed service which then leads to far too much table confusion and annoyance of the diners themselves. For the prices you are paying (for rather small plates) I feel like BB needs to step up their game to make the rest of the experience worth it. read more

I went to Black Bottle this weekend with a friend and the food was really good! We shared the smoked chicken and sun-dried cherry flat bread which was very sizable for $9 and the blasted broccoli for $8. The portions were very generous, especially for the price. Both dishes were superb. The place was bustling and very noisy in the back room. I felt like we had to talk very loudly (almost yell) to hear each other across the table. It was also very hot in that room, not very good circulation back there. The bar is very cute and the food is fantastic. Service was friendly and prompt. I had the rising sun-rita drink which was made with sake, blood orange puree, and lime for $8. I thought it was okay. It was refreshing but I could barely taste any alcohol. Pretty much tasted like punch. I would stick to wine next time. I look forward to returning. Don't miss the food! read more

I went here with a friend for dinner and drinks when we were feeling swanky. We had a reservation for 8:30 on a weekend night and got a table instantly. The broccoli is as good as everyone says it is, and the eggplant rolatini is tasty too. They have a nice wine list with varying prices and the servers seem pretty knowledgeable about the food and drink. My one complaint was that everyone working was too eager to take away our plates! I repeatedly had to ask various people to "please put that back down - I'm still eating it!" read more

This is more of a 4.5. I am not a hip man, Jenny, but I know what hipness is. And Black Bottle has a good, hip vibe, while at the same time offering a selection of food that is eminently edible on a daily basis (hence, a good contingent of the local denizens stopping by for supper). I can't remember everything that I've consumed, but the things that really jump to mind are the blasted broccoli, and the flash-fried sardines. The blasted broccoli tastes like it's been under the broiler, which gives it a great charred, nutty taste. And the sardines are big, meaty, and not greasy at all, while offset well with a citrusy, tangy sauce and some raw vegetables (fennel? cabbage?) on top. (If you don't like fishy-tasting fish, then these would definitely be an adventure, as sardines are definitely assertive in flavor.) Some of the other items which looked great on paper were just OK for me -- perhaps because other places do such things fairly nicely as well. That's why the broccoli and the sardines really stand out, because these things ARE hard to find done well. I wish I could write more details about the wine, but I'm a novice here, and will defer to yelpers more knowledgeable than I. read more

After coming here so many times I can't count, I guess I'll write a review. We usually sit at the bar but certainly not always. The service is so casual yet completely competent, full of information and magical charm that I just can't stay away! That said, the food and wine and beer and cocktails, and fellow patrons are delicious in every way possible. What we nearly always order: all the vegetarian flat breads which are amazing. I get the eggplant if I feel like a tomato sauce and vegetable mess of a good time or the brie and leek with pesto if I feel more civilized. We always get the broccoli blasted because it's just so dang fantastic! A couple of times it was a bit salty so we just say something to the server when we order it and it's A-OK. The fried tofu with peanut sauce is heavenly, never greasy. It comes with a salad that is so fresh and flavorful I almost can't stand it! I don't know the wine I love so much but I can spot it on the wall to the left, an Oregon Pinot Noir from the Willamette valley. I think there's a rolling hillside on the label. Or vodka!!!! My guy gets the Guinness. Do come and have a good time! read more

Great decor really simple yet elegant feel waiter and bartender was great definitely recommend this place

Yeah, yeah, this is in Belltown, and I always hear the comments about all the hoochies and douche-baggery down in this area, but hey, I had a nice time at this place. What am I sayin', I generally have a nice place at most places I go to in Seattle (it's the whole "country mouse" in the city effect! I'm always wide-eyed and liking it--even the traffic & lack of parking spaces!). So yeah, this spot strikes me as a swanky place with an intimidating row of wine bottles set back behind and above the bar keeps. A fellow Yelper and I saddled up to the bar, and looked at all the "good ideas" Black Bottle had to offer. My friend didn't know what sort of wine she wanted so, this didn't phase the bartender at all. "Ok, what are you feeling like? Dry, fruity? How are we feeling tonight?" the wine steward asked. My friend gave some suggestions, he whipped around with a finger scanning the bottles, and then one glowed. He pulled it, and poured a splash in a glass and let us both taste it. He was magic, and a master. That alone was worth the price of admission. read more

Do you like broccoli? Then don't order the broccoli blasted. This is the first time Yelp reviews have let me down so I'm going to try and be gentle here. Or heck, maybe we just had a bad plate since they seemed to be making quite a few of them. But this is probably one of the worst broccoli dishes I've ever had. Blasted = burnt. Blasted = charred. Blasted = gritty smoke flavor. If there was garlic or any other spices in this dish, I sure as heck couldn't taste any. The atmosphere and interior is beautiful. Looking around, it felt like a night out you'd see on television in a nice, trendy hotspot. Lots of groups dressed to the nines, animated conversation, and a nice background music. Our bruschetta-type appetizer was only okay; it felt as if we were definitely paying for presentation. My companion had the clams, and we agreed that it's the perfect dish for people who don't like clams. The broth was delicious but a tad too spicy and overseasoned so that it completely overpowered the clams. It's probably bad that I'm having trouble remembering what entree I had. I remember that it was fine? I liked the wines we had, although it's a better deal if you have one you enjoy and go with the bottle instead. Overall for the money spent it was definitely below average, but I'm willing to try again on a slower night versus 8pm on a Saturday. read more

Was in town for business and stumbled upon this place. The menu looked awesome so we gave it a shot. The place was pretty busy later at night which is usually a good sign. Anyways, to cut to the chase... the food wasn't bad. The Ox Tail was quite good. Oh and they charged $2 for a couple little pieces of bread... but the reason this place gets 2 stars instead of a 3 or maybe even a 4 is because the waiter was an asshole. He had a totally condescending attitude and was being a total prick. I went outside to smoke and some other customer was ranting about the same guy and how he will never be back! He had a stupid little beanie on and was wearing a plaid flannel shirt. What a bitch..... If you can put up with the bad service from that ass then give the food a shot... read more

Great cocktails and dishes! Atmosphere is nice and the vibes are welcoming. Will definitely go again.

I absolutely love this place! Whether you are just going out for cocktails with a friend or meeting a large group for dinner and shareable small plates, Black Bottle should be your go-to in Belltown. The cocktail menu is creative and expansive. The service is always! Some of my favorite dishes include their blasted broccoli which is broccoli broiled to the point where it is crunchy and expertly season. Another favorite, is their tofu nuggets with peanut sauce. These are crispy fried tofu pieces served with a delicious dipping sauce. Their portion sizes are all over the place, so I find it best to ask the server for recommendations on how much to order! read more