I really liked this place even though it was really loud and packed. The service was professional and friendly and the food was tasty. Oh and the wine was fantastic. My friend asked for suggestions and we tasted some great wines. Of course, I drank too much & can't remember what those names were....but maybe next time I will! read more

A little further north than the hustle and bustle of Belltown is but the food was good and it just means parking was easy to find. Had the masala chicken drumsticks, potatoes and cauliflower curried and chickpeas. It was all very delicious. read more

If you visit Seattle make sure you check this place out! It's great for parties as you can share plates like tapas style. The portions are actually bigger than tapas. We liked the flatbread and every meat dish on the menu. The blasted broccoli were amazing. Don't forget the dessert menu...the lemon card was delicious. The service is excellent. I don't recommend their bacon wrapped scallop. read more

As a further yelp-speriment, I walked into Black Bottle with no idea what to find. I had a glass of the shiraz-malbec and the menu was as follows: (1) pork belly with kimchi - really delicious. Tender. The kimchi had a tiny kick to balance out the sauce the belly skewers were laid upon; I thought it was sweet, maybe orange/marmaladey, something orange color and glaze-y. I clearly had no idea but it was sweet and the kimchi was hot. Nice balance. (2) prosciutto & bechamel flatbread - Good. Quite crunchy, almost too much so, but still tasty. The bechamel, to me, tasted like quite rich alfredo so that's something to keep in mind. (3) broccoli blasted - I hear this is a hit at the place but I would describe this was 'crunchy dustbunnies.' The poor broccoli was charred and lacking any of its original joie de vivre (and moisture).. I tried at least a dozen florets but could not get my head around it. Apparently it's seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic salt but I didn't taste anything but charred, dried-out broccoli. If you love it, keep on loving it. I mean it. As for me, I prefer my broccoli steamed and have some life left in it... (4) ceviche mahi mahi - I don't care for raw red onion OR cilantro so you can guess how I felt about this dish. The fish was fine but all I could taste was the overpowering taste of two things I don't care for. (5) coconut plaintain cup - The coconut ice cream (or gelato, I forget which), was extreeeeemely flavorful and I found myself quite fond of it when I don't really grab for anything coconut-flavored usually. The plantain 'chips,' in a complete reversal, were flaaaay-vo-less. No taste. Not inspiring. You had to dip it in the ice cream to give them some life. (I heard the pear sorbet was bad so I steered completely clear of it. Sad day.) I will go back again and try all new dishes while asking for more descriptions. I like the atmosphere; full of people drinking wine and trying new food combinations. I enjoyed that part a lot. Sometimes yelp-speriments are successful and sometimes they hit a bit of a wall. All in all, this place was a creative twist on tapas and I will be back for another review in a few month's time. read more

Black Bottle is/was one of our top 5 Seattle restaurants... until last night. I've never sat in the back room, so perhaps that was part of the issue. The food is typically phenomenal, but last night it was mediocre-- borderline bad. We had several raw vegetables that were inedible since we could not even chew them. It was kind of odd for a plate of cooked vegetables to not be fully cooked since it's something so simple to prepare. Then the scallops were overcooked and rubbery. This I sort of understand since it does take a little skill to know how to sear scallops properly. Beyond the lackluster food, the service was pretty bad. We ordered 3 plates and told our server to bring it out all together. The vegetables arrived first, followed by the steak 10 minutes later. To top it off, the overcooked scallops took over 20 minutes to find their way to the table. The vegetables were meant to be shared whereas the steak was my dinner and the scallops were my Fiance's dinner. Therefore, due to the bad timing, it was an awkward meal where I had to eat before her and then sat watching her eat once the scallops finally arrived. One thing that is so basic to customer happiness is to make sure there are drinks on the table. I had both an empty water glass and beer glass for well over 15 minutes. We received our 2nd round of beer and wine after our meal was almost done. If I had known it was going to take so long, we would've ordered drinks at another bar and gotten out of the hot back room of Black Bottle. What was truly disappointing was that the server didn't seem all that apologetic even though I'm pretty sure he forgot to place the scallop order since we had to remind him that we were still waiting for them. This was one of our worse dining experiences in a long long time. This place has gone down hill regretfully. I can no longer rave to acquaintances about the food and service. I'm hoping it was just an off night for this establishment. read more

I came here expecting a tapas type of place, with small portions and relatively high prices. I was pleasantly surprised to find that each dish was substantial. This is a great place to go to with a group (like I did) because tables of two would probably only be able to manage 2-3 plates before crying uncle. Here's what we had: - broccoli blasted: This was roasted broccoli, salty and just slightly greasy-crispy. Pretty good. - portobello and butter bean salad: I'm not used to eating beans so large. The portabello was also very meaty. Pretty good for a salad. - ceviche and chips: Lots of squid but could have used more acid. Ok, probably wouldn't order again. - lamb meatballs: This was a platter full of food. The meatballs were quite lamb-y (but well-received by the rest of the table). There was also lots of warm pita, olives, cucumbers, and an ice cream-sized scoop of hummus. - braised oxtail: Sweet and savory. I liked this a lot. - smoked chicken flatbread: Lots of sweet onion on very soft bread. Tasty. - arugula and tomato flatbread: Loved the sweet balsamic dressing on this. - chocolate cake & ice cream: The cake was hot (yay!) but dry (no!). I didn't love this. - blueberry/peach kettle tart: The tart was super hot and the crust was buttery, but the overall tart wasn't sweet enough and I wish there had been a top crust to it. Also, the fresh cream that they served for topping was a bit weird. It had neither taste nor texture, like adding half & half to your pie - whyyyy? Despite the #dessertfails, I'd probably come here again. Great value, lots of variety. read more

I don't really know how to write the 126th review of a place, but grabbing a few drinks at Black Bottle on a Saturday afternoon in Seattle was a cool experience. read more

Fantastic. There were about 8 of us and I'm pretty sure we came close to ordering a little of everything off of the menu (ok, not that close but it seemed like it!) and every morsel of food was really delicious. The wines we picked were very good and our server was super patient and knowledgeable. Oh, I should also mention that everything on the menu is pretty reasonably priced. We went on a Saturday night and the place was packed (thank goodness for reservations) but still comfortable. I like how this place can be both a perfect first date spot or a cozy little spot to have dinner with a few close friends. read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant in downtown Seattle. I like the atmosphere, the small plates you can share with friends and the French Country Flatbread which is delicious! read more

My husband and I wandered in on New Years Eve hoping to get at least a drink, while waiting for 3 others to join us, with the hope of possibly snagging a table for our group without reservations. We found space at the bar and asked about a table. They were gracious to fit us in even when the rest of our party was later than anticipated. We shared many plates and everything was delicious. The menu is dynamic, adventurous and fun. We were really pleased with everything we had and will be back to try more! read more

Came here for the first time for a first date and really enjoyed the vibe of the place. It does have outdoor seating although the weather didn't permit us to enjoy that. The drinks were mixed well and all the food I tried was pretty awesome. Sadly I didn't try the famous blasted broccoli so I'll save that for my next trip. The servers were friendly and came by just enough to make sure our drinks were full and our table clean without being a nuisance. I'm definitely looking forward to coming here again. read more

My friends and I stopped into Black Bottle before the JoJo concert this week (judge me all you want, you know she was everything that was good about high school) and we had a lovely time. A party of five being able to walk in and be seated almost immediately without a reservation or an eye roll was a good indicator that this was a solid choice for our pre-concert dinner and drinks. The space is beautiful, like something ripped out of Restoration Hardware where Diane Keaton comes around the corner with a bottle of wine and an inside joke and you just can't wait to stay there all night. The food, although delicious, should come with a warning.There is no indicator as to the portion size, and there didn't seem to be consistency one way or another. We were given the impression that things were "small plates/tapas style" from the menu and server, and ended up ordering WAY too much food. The fried chicken was two pieces on a small bed of collard greens, the cauliflower and potatoes was a massive platter we couldn't make a dent in, and both were similarly priced. So fair warning, don't feel bad asking "plate or platter" Lucille Bluth style before placing your order. We also ordered the obligatory "Blasted Broccoli" which might as well have been called "Blasted With Salt Broccoli" but, granted, delicious. The two Dark and Stormys I had hit the spot, and all in all we had a good time with a ton of food and a bill that wasn't totally out of this world. read more

It pains me not to give this place more stars, but there is a reason, but I will save it for the end. I went for a surprise bday dinner, and they do have great big tables to accommodate the big groups. The menu is extensive, and it was hard to make a choice. I settled on the flatbread of prosciutto and bechamel. I'm glad I did as it was amazing. Cooked to perfection, nice and rich sauce. I just stuck to beer and did like the wine selection as well. Everyone enjoyed their food, although our table ordered a few orders of the blasted broccoli and never received them. Our server was very attentive to our large group which got a little loud towards the end. Here is the reason why I have to give it less stars than I would like to. Looking at the wall while talking to a friend of mine, I noticed a nice size roach climbing up it. It was kind of hard to miss on the white wall. read more

After having a bold red wine in a tiny wine glass. ( you would think a wine bar would have appropriate wine glasses). I check my bank statement because I paid with my debit card and I found a charge for the total and a second charge for a total plus tip. I called Black Bottle to have them credit the mistake and was told that this stuff happens sometimes and that an automatic credit would happen. Check for it on Monday. What kind of crap is that?? Check your bank statements if you pay by credit card. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. Not a single thing passed through my lips that was not delicious bordering on divine. And there are orchids in the bathroom. Just sayin'. We started off with cocktails: I had the crimson drop (blood orange, lemon, and vodka) and my boyfriend got the Saint Sake (which I thought taste lichi-ish..mm). Next we started with the small plates, which are actually of decent size - enough for a really satisfying helping, with plenty to share around. Who would have thought edamame, capers, and squid would make a great salad? GREAT salad. We sampled the wild roasted boar ribs (mainly because it sounded sort of awesome to eat wild boar). And don't miss the flatbreads... we had brie, leeks, and olives on top and it was divine, and very filling. At one point my friend on the other side of the table said "Are you enjoying that?" (sarcastically) because I couldn't stop exclaiming every time I took a bite. And after all that deliciousness, we couldn't pass up on the desserts... Highly recommend the fried plaintains with coconut ice cream and the ricotta lemon curd with lavendar crust cheesecake. Wow. Wow. and Wow. And the bathroom has orchids. The service was understated and great - no rushing us out, they were great about our big group, and the food was made to order but didn't take excessively long to arrive. Also many gluten free options - that was the reason this spot was picked. read more

Fried olives. Breaded, filled with cheese. Mind blowing. The "blasted broccoli" and brie/foccacia/spinach/dried cherry thing are super awesome, too. The restaurant has a good, candle-lit vibe and a natural feel from all the wood and metal. It's in Belltown without being too Belltown-y. read more

Do not be fooled by Yelp, the blasted broccoli is not as good as everyone says! It was a nice place and fun to be able to try a bunch of things with a bunch of people. I think my favorite dish was the dates and halloumi, probably not because it was the best executed but just because I love dates and halloumi. Some good beers on tap but a pretty small menu. read more

I don't often have an orgasmic response to grilled vegetables. However the parchment baked herbed veggies here are truly amazing. Among my other favorites: prosciutto flatbread, clams, fried tofu. I have never disliked anything here. Sure the service can be slightly slow and there is almost always a wait but that's to be expected in belltown. I did once come here in the summer when the air conditioning was broken. It's a testament to how much I love this place that as I was willing to sweat through my meal. read more

I'm sure the bartenders here -J.P. and Patrick- are very nice people. They can mix a mean drink. They seem nice while deep in conversation with one customer at a time and ignoring everyone else. I'm talking 10-15 minutes at a stretch WITHOUT LOOKING UP. I've seen people resort to yelling out for service after standing directly in front of them for minutes at a time without acknowledgment. Customers around me joke about throwing things to get attention. I wouldn't bother if I didn't have a friend who always wants to meet me here (she's addicted to the shrimp, which are amazing), but anyone else I bring refuses to come back. It's embarrassing. And now I can't get anyone else to kill time with me while I wait.... and wait.... and wait.... read more

Black Bottle Bistro is one sexy restaurant. I clean up OK, I'm by no means a hipster, but I felt perfectly at home sitting at the bar with the fabulous people sipping martinis. The bar tender was a friendly and refined fellow and the food felt just as welcoming. So far I've only had the dried cherry and smoked chicken flatbread, I say so far because everything here looked fabulous coming out of the kitchen and smelled great too so I intend on returning soon. I had to restrain myself from stealing morsels from my neighbors at the bar. I've actually made flatbreads at a fancy restaurant in Chicago under the direction of an Iron Chef contestant, so it's no light recommendation that I say the flatbreads here are worth a trip for. I did request some salt, but that's pretty standard with me. The balance of meat to cheese with the earthy sweetness of the cherries and occasional hint of rosemarie was spot on, very close to perfection, my hats off to the chef! read more

Black Bottle - cherry chicken flatbread - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love eating out around Seattle and I don't usually go back to restaurants very many times, but I've brought so many people to Black Bottle! The menu is a little hit and miss, but I've been here enough times to know what to order. Their prices have recently gone up though, so it's a little less good value than when I've eaten there in the past. Hanger steak and oxtail are both delicious. Their bacon wrapped scallops are also amazing -- especially the kale. I could eat the kale that comes with that alone. Blasted broccoli is a classic there and pretty much all of their flatbreads are tasty (my favorite is the Brie leek French country pesto). read more

Belltown favorite with great food options from light bites to full servings. Wine and cocktails are essentially central to theme here. Friendly staff and prompt service. Great ambiance. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Seattle. I have never been disappointed, and they have a ton of vegetarian options that I really enjoy. Blasted Broccoli is a must if you go, I think I could eat a whole dish to myself. I would recommend getting a French 75 here, it is definitely the best one I have had in Seattle. Love the ambiance, staff, food and the price. read more

OMG extremely disappointing. Food = bland. Service = error-fraught. Crowd = doughy and dull. The only saving grace was the cognac-based mixed drink. Not going back. BB has lost the luster it used to have. read more

The wild boar was extremely overseasoned to the point that the pepper overpowered any sense of flavor. Broccoli was extensively charred, but I liked it. read more

We went there for a drink in the summer. Lovely place with a small terrace. Service was perfect.

I have never had such bad awful service in all my life. My friends and I were seated and ordered two bottles of wine and a bottle of champagne. First of all they did not open our champagne. Are you kidding me!?! It's a wine bar! They threw our menus at us and never checked on our table even though we wracked up a $300 bill. They never gave us water so we had to ration our water. Our server was an asian man with a yellow polo shirt with his collar flipped up and sunglasses on his head. I should have known at first glance our server either had no clue what he was doing or that he was gonna suck real bad. Towards the end of our meal we noticed that we had not received two items and told our server about it. He then told us that our missing food had been taken to another table, to which we responded that "they ate food that was not theirs?" he then told us that they had a new kitchen crew. We took bets on if the missing food was going to be on our bill. It was! Thats when we asked to speak to his manager to which he responded " the manager left", so you are telling me that there is no one in charge of your new kitchen staff? I don't like being lied to. This man was obviously lying. He took off the missing items after about 30 minutes of waiting and would not even look us in the eyes. Here is the best part, during the entire meal we could see the entire staff TAKING SHOTS!!!! Worst place ever! Terrible Terrible Teribble. Don't ever go here or if you do don't get the asian man. You will know who it is because I am pretty sure he will be wearing a polo shirt with the collar flipped up. read more

Everything my group got here was delicious. Most of the items seemed like small sharing plates rather than for one person. We loved their chicken and caramelized onion flatbread!!! The mango Jamie (jayme?) drink was also yummy. read more

love it! was just in seattle for a convention and had to find a place that seated over 20 with good food and lots of alcohol. black bottle fit that bill to a t. we had the private room in the back, the deal they gave us was affordable, and did i mention the food was tasty? the staff was uber-nice and helpful (and kept us from costing too much!) hits: hanger steak, prosciutto flatbread (or any of the flatbreads, for that matter)...the wines, tiramisu, and the berry tart misses: the artichoke, shrimp. will definitely be going back. read more

I came with a group of people yesterday. Sadly I came on a full stomach and wish that I didn't. I was able to sample other people's food. Flat bread was amazing! I at least saved my stomach for dessert. I was debating between the the lemon ricotta cheesecake and the kettle tart. My friend Alice told me to get the tart because she doesn't like lemon desserts. I had the peach and blueberry kettle tart. It came with a bottle of fresh cream. The dessert was delicious! I didn't care much for the fresh cream that came with it. Not that I needed the extra calories anyways. Later I discovered that everyone was getting the kettle tart. It had this buttery crust that complemented the fruit. I probably think I just had more than 500 calories from this dessert. T_T I felt so bad after eating the dessert that I went to 24 hour fitness to work out in the morning. Tip 1: Don't skip out on the kettle tart! Its a must! Tip 2: Any flat bread! read more

Broccoli was legit on point. Some of the best broccoli I've ever had. The scallops were very tasty and the lemonade was legit. Wish they had ice tea for a Arnold Palmer but it was still tasty. read more

Overwhelmingly underwhelming & the worst service in Seattle during our week long trip. This was a restaurant that I had bookmarked to try on a recent trip to Seattle with my mom. We had been bookmarking & trying some of the higher rated restaurants in & around Seattle. The good news is that out of all of the restaurants we tried, this one was the most disappointing. 1 out of a half dozen or so ain't too shabby! Unfortunately, it was a bad experience from the moment we walked in. The sign at the front told us to seat ourselves & since there were no free tables in the front of the restaurant save for one table that was obviously set up for a group of 8 or 10, we made our way to the back of the restaurant in search of a free table. We were standing at the entrance to the almost empty rear-dining room deciding on which table we wanted when a lady (waitress, hostess??) came up behind me & said, for a party of 4? When I turned to look at who was talking to the back of my head & to explain that it was just 2 of us, I was greeted by a very unfriendly, unwelcoming & confused face. I in turn was so confused by her expression & started feeing like we were doing something wrong, so apologetically I mentioned the sign at the front saying to seat ourselves & asked if that was still correct. I thought that maybe someone had forgotten to change the card to "please wait to be seated" She said no, that's correct but I just want to make sure there's no tables up front. I told her there wasn't, just one big one. She said ok & walked away with an annoyed look on her face. Weird. I used the restroom while my mom went & sat down at the table. Upon joining my mom, I realized that the previously unknown woman was our waitress. We ordered water with our meal much to her very obvious disappointment. I also asked for ice water with lemon instead of the tiny glass of still water that seems to grace every restaurant table in Seattle! This was like the nail in the coffin for her & her annoyance at my request was palpable. She left us alone for quite a while to look over the menu & once we had decided on what we wanted, we sat waiting while she made her way to the tables surrounding us answering questions & making pleasant conversation. She finally came to take our order. We had a couple of questions but it felt like pulling teeth to get any info out of her & she acted almost annoyed when she had to explain a couple of the dishes to us. We decided on the Bacon wrapped scallops, lamb meatballs, cauliflower fritters & the much reviewed broccoli. The fritters came out 1st. They weren't nearly as hot as I would have liked them to be & since it was about 10 mins before the next item came out, they got much colder. It would have been nice to have things served a bit closer together. The next dish out was the scallops which were incredible. Def the best dish out of all of them. Then about 10 mins later, the lamb & broccoli came out. The lamb was good although a little on the spicy side which although fine for me, was a bit much for my mom. It would have been nice if that had been mentioned somewhere in the description. The broccoli was just broccoli. Nothing special. Maybe people up in the PNW don't normally prepare their broccoli this way? but this is the only way I cook my broccoli so I was surprised by the number of reviewers raving about this "amazing" dish lol After taking our order, our waitress never came back to our table again until right before we were finishing up when I had to practically yell to get her attention as she was leaving the table right next to us!! We had needed water refills for most of the meal so I said if we would get some more water, that would be great. During our meal, she had been visiting all the tables around us, refilling waters, making conversation & asking how the food was, so my mom & I really started feeling like her attitude towards us was personal. It was very odd & I've never experienced anything like this before. We had a very pleasant woman that delivered our dishes to us that I wish had been our waitress. The bill came out to $46 & change. I left a $50 bill. I have never tipped that poorly in my life but this was service that didn't even deserve that much to be perfectly honest. read more

Small, tasty plates, good value, LOUD! music and patrons. Full to the brim on a Monday night at 7:00, but managed to get good (if not a little aloof) service at the bar. Mussels were outstanding, so was the artichoke salad. The mood lighting and dark corners would make for a great date night if you didn't have to scream across the table at your partner...I'd recommend going a little earlier to avoid the noise. read more

Location, atmosphere, wine, tapas, desert-- the Black Bottle does it all really well. The first time I was there, I had a banana desert that tasted like Jamaica-- it was not heavy or overpowering, and it was unique. The servers are helpful if you aren't sure what to order, and the interior is woody and dark...romantic, not pretentious. read more

5 stars just for the broccoli!! This is the broccoli of my dreams! Fried chicken was divine, flatbread was excellent (though not as flat as typical flatbread), ribs were too smokey, cauliflower was over-seasoned. The vegetable portions are ginormous - similar to dish sizes at traditional Chinese family style restaurants. Feels industrial, but warm. Friendly staff. Would love to return. read more

This used to be my fave go to place for great happy hour and drinks. The ambiance is sexy and chill, albeit a bit pretentious. HOWEVER, the main reason I decided to write this is because on my last visit we noticed not one but 2 cockroaches climbing up the wall by our table. This is absolutely not ok...I just saw some other reviews that mentioned the same thing. BB, you have got to do something about this. 'Construction nearby' is not a good excuse for having critters in your upscale restaurant. read more

We didn't eat here. Just had a few drinks and a bottle of wine. Server was so so. We were there at around 4:30PM and sat outside. Server came by to take our order and didn't return for follow up. We ordered a bottle of wine and a few beers. We actually wanted more beers but actually left due to lack of service. I'd have to say they've pretty good beer and wine selections. Maybe service would have been better if we'd sat inside. read more

LOVE this place. Yeah, it's usually always busy, but the food is always spot-on. They also have a "special" menu for people with dietary restrictions (dairy-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan) which makes me especially happy. read more

Black Bottle has been a favorite of mine since I first moved to Seattle. The food is excellent in its simplicity and execution, flavor-forward and always great for sharing. The drinks, from wines to cocktails, are always well-done and the selection is broad but refined. The atmosphere is very approachable - perfect for date night, a simple happy hour, or Tuesday night dinner with friends. I most recently came to Black Bottle to host a surprise birthday for my boyfriend. We booked the back room - the fees for which were VERY reasonable - and the space was superb! The room has a private bar that is staffed the whole event, sound system, set up for a projector if you want to bring one, and the ability to arrange tables/chairs and decorate however you like, so long as you're not punching holes in the walls. Our bartender, Chad, was awesome! He handled our group of about 25-30 with poise and personality, and didn't miss a beat! The whole staff made it perfect for a surprise party. When we arrived, we were told they were checking on our table (while actually notifying our guests that we had arrived), and led us back to the private room without dropping any hint of what was to come! The boyfriend, who is incredibly skeptical and famously difficult to surprise, was duly taken aback and had a great time. Food was brought out in waves (which you can pre-order or let people order as they like), and everything went off without a hitch! Highly recommend Black Bottle for any occasion, but if you are planning a private party this place is not to be overlooked! read more

Had tapas and drinks with my friend and a group of 12 for her bachelorette dinner on a Friday night. We had reservations so they were able to accommodate all of us. First time driving in Belltown and after circling the block a few times regretted that I didn't Uber/Lyft it. Lucked out and found street parking a block and a half away. The restaurant was pretty busy and offered a nice ambiance for cocktails. Since most of us were visiting from out of town, we asked our server what dishes he recommended. My favorites were the Lamb Meatballs and Sumac Hummus, Broccoli Blasted, Brie Leek French- Country Pesto and Pork Belly and Kimchee. Lamb Meatballs were flavorful and were served with olives, hummus, pita bread and cucumbers. Broccoli blasted was crunchy and tasty. I really enjoyed the flatbread with the veggies and herbs. The combination of the pork belly and kimchee was so unique. The crunchiness of the skin with the fattiness of the pork and the kimchee flavor all melded together nicely. I stuck with pinot grigio, but heard the cocktails were fantastic from my fellow diners. Would probably not go out of my way to eat or drink here, but would definitely come back again for happy hour if in the neighborhood. read more