We were here on a date on a Saturday night, and were thoroughly impressed by the decor and vibes at Black Bottle. They took special care in crafting our cocktails, which were made to perfection. We ordered the Ballard Dad, which was a unique mix of turmeric with scotch and citrus tones. Also, the sun rises was a beautifully crafted rum cocktail. We ordered the Indian Chole Bhature, since we wanted to review if this American restaurant did justice to the traditional Indian chole. We were not disappointed. They've added their own spin to Chole, which is tangy and spicy at the same time. The bhature is fried wheat flour, and was well made as well. Overall, I would give this spot a 4.5/5 if only yelp allowed that. Highly recommend. read more

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I like the minimalism of this place. We tried two gin based drinks - one with basil and the other one with pine flavors. They were alright. For mains we did the cauliflower fritters which was surprisingly spicy - Indian Chinese flavors, lamb kebab Mediterranean platter as well as Prosciutto flat bread. Loved the ambience! read more

Black Bottle - Indoors - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Overpriced food for the quality and portions. House wine and service was decent, which is why I am giving two stars.

Nice space and ambience. Food is ok for a group looking for a quick bite in a place that's not going to be booked out on reservations. Basic stuff: charred broccoli, crab/artichoke dip, flat breads......that kind of thing. Main dishes less impressive. Duck wasn't couldn't well---red inside, which is great, but gray and blah on the outside. Biggest issue was the rush job. Our res was at 830, and we were all a bit surprised when they said kitchen AND bar close at 930. Felt like we were at a kids place. We ordered 4 bottles of wine for our large group, and then were also told that the bottles had to be open and poured into glasses by 10. Strangest thing I ever heard. So we got an entire new set of wine glasses from them and poured 2 each in front of each of us to comply. They were much more interested in getting home then serving customers. Wouldn't go back. read more

Really classy place to eat. Service was amazing and the suggestion on food and drinks from the bartender were on point. I had ordered the Caesar salad, chicken flatbread, and a couple of Martinis. I was not the biggest fan of the espresso martini, and the bartender generously replaced it without a question. Highly recommend for a quick date. read more

Black Bottle is open late till midnight!! I suggest you order their Spicy Seared Yellow-Fin Tuna. It was absolutely delicious. Their pickled mackerel according to my colleague, was quite scrumptious. Ambiance here was nice and modern. There is a full bar which is a great option especially when they get busy. If there was anything our whole team noticed, we all agreed that staff was a bit off the night we dined in, especially our waiter where he could've been friendlier. Until then, be kind to one another and Cheers! ~ :p read more

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I love the layout of this bar. We came in for a quick drink before catching our plane so we didn't eat, but I would definitely return to try their food. I did sample the lemon ricotta cake with lavender crust which was very good. Good portion too. I don't remember what drinks my husband and friend got but they were nice and strong but still smooth. I especially loved the background music they were playing which was classic hip hop (nas, tribe called quest, pharcyde, etc.). read more

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3.5 stars for another above average Seattle restaurant. Nothing blew my socks off but I will definitely be back to try some of their other items. read more

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I called a week in advance to make dinner reservations for a party of 7 for a Thursday night. Day of, I got stuck in bad traffic going to and from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival so I called right when they opened and was able to push out my reservation to 8 pm. So that was great! Food wise, it is tapas style, we got a bit of everything. - blasted broccoli - spiced shrimp - kimchi pork belly - a couple of the flat breads - lamb meatballs and hummus my favorites were the kimchi pork belly (favorite favorite) and the lamb meatballs were displayed very nicely and looked super appetizing! It was my bday, so they brought me a bday treat which was sweet and delicious! My friends covered the meal, so price wise, I would say it was a lil on the pricey side. Dark and quaint atmosphere. read more

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Love the atmosphere here and highly recommend the duck pizza! Very good spot for your $$$

Terrible service, bar tender was incredibly rude and unwelcoming. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!

Awesome experience. Made reservations for my birthday for a party of six. Plates are meant to be shared. We ordered around 10-12 items. The crab dip was delicious! The flatbreads and scallops were yummy too! The best part was the timing of service. We ordered everything at once and the staff spaced everything out perfectly for our group. We devoured every last bit. My birthday was a memorable one. read more

Every time i'm here theres some overdressed woman who looks like she's going to vomit. I love this place read more

Lots of great small dishes to share! Quick notes: - Boar ribs - falling off the bone and nicely smokey. Yum! - Fried chicken - super flavorful and tender - Bacon wrapped scallops - delicious! And the frizzled kale was yum! - Halloumi cheese - the peppers around it made the dish - Smoked chicken flatbread - yummy but not in the top - Ceviche - not with it. Desserts: both the tart and ricotta cake were delicious!! read more

Black Bottle - Lots of great shared plates! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing place! Great Service! Fantastic Food! Had such a fun time. Came with a very large group and the serve was just excellent. read more

Black Bottle - Store Front - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There is no doubt Black Bottle is a fantastic place to eat. The food is on point and the service is usually equally good. I would recommend trying the cauliflower. Spicy and delicious. As well as any flatbread. The bartender was skilled in his craft but ultimately fell short on customer service. Sitting at the bar I would expect a more inviting experience, instead the interactions felt awkward. Overall Black Bottle provides a pretty great dining experience. read more

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Went for dinner at this place last Saturday and absolutely loved the food there. They have changed their menu since covid and I originally went to eat something from the old menu and was surprised to see they did not have those options now. I anyway went ahead with ordering something new and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered a salad and a Flatbread, a freshly made lemonade too and everything tasted really good. I might go back to this place if I'm in the area and explore more options read more

Black Bottle - Fried artichoke salad - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Black Bottle is a perfect date night spot in Belltown. A bit off the path from the grungy bars on 2nd/3rd, this place is quaint - high ceilings provide great natural light and in the summertime there is a little patio to enjoy. Happy hour daily from 4-6 has some small bites and discounts on cocktails, beer &wine. I like that the menu divides into meat, seafood, and veggie. Being a hardcore veggie its nice to not go straight to what i want. Also if you want to be even more particular they can provide a special menu for gluten free, dairy free, nut free and vegan specific options (yay). Nice portions to share and always a good wine selection at decent prices. I've never had to wait here for a table but I suggest grabbing a quick beer next door at Some Random Bar if your stuck waiting. read more

My parents and I had an awesome dinner at Black Bottle! They have happy hour daily form 4-6 with a few food and drink specials. We arrived just before 6 and actually the happy hour wine was really tasty! We shared a bunch of items, green bean fries, broccoli, ahi tuna tacos, lemon bacon scallops and shrimps! Broccoli was hugeeee so a great plate of you have more than two people in your petulant. Both the tuna tacos and bacon scallops were amazing! Such fresh and perfectly cooked seafood. Our waitress was really friendly and gave tons of good recommendations including this delicious Cabernet from Brown Family I believe. We hung around for quite a while and the staff never bothered us. Just let us drink and eat for as long as we wanted. Really enjoyed the whole experience here! read more

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Wanted to love it, but only liked it. If this was a blind date, there wouldn't be a second date. Wrong drinks showed up, three times. I ordered the short ribs that were dry and tasteless, they were gracious to take it off the bill. One of our entrees didn't show up with all the rest, someone forgot to place that order for us. We were there for a birthday celebration but they ran out of deserts, it was only 7 pm. Plus side, great environment and our server kept a really positive attitude even when everything seemed to go wrong. Hopefully, it was just an off night for them. read more

I give the drinks and dessert a solid five-star, but I did not necessarily enjoy most of the food. The ingredients were fresh, but the dishes were overall over-flavored -- too greasy and way too salty in general. Perhaps I had high expectations from the amazing reviews I read. I hope to give some of the other dishes a chance next time I'm in town, but I will definitely ask for personalizations including light oil and light salt/sauce. read more

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Nice atmosphere, but it can be a bit loud in the back dining room. Great wait staff--never had to wait long for anything and they were quick to take additional orders and clear dishes. Excellent cocktails (we had the Hotel Nacional and Under Pressure). The food was good, particularly the baby gem salad and the kefte lamb meatballs. read more

The best menu items we ate and liked: Blasted broccoli Spicy cauliflower Spicy shrimp Short ribs -fantastic!! Pork belly with kimchi The only issue was the A/C on the fritz. But server moved the standup fan closer to us. Thanks! read more

Black Bottle - 7spice shrimp - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here a couple times before, but was super impressed at my last visit! A family member held an event in their private space and it was executed flawlessly, and the food was exquisite. I normally don't like event appetizers, but these were all very flavorful, unique, and well presented. Music was good, and there was a private bar throughout the event. The staff worked hard to be pleasant and make the special occasion a lot of fun for the hosts. I highly recommend this place - hip location, posh crowd and staff, great food and drink. Actually, I'm hosting a crowd of international folks next week and tried to book this same space for a private dinner, but they were booked :-( maybe next time - I'll need to plan ahead further! read more

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I was walking by and I saw several groups of people enjoying this amazing looking broccoli. I wrote down the name of this place but I was uncertain about trying it after reading some of the reviews. A few days later, I was in the same area and decided to give it a try. I ordered the broccoli and the delicata squash pasta. Both dishes were well seasoned. The drinks were also spot on. The service was just right. I really enjoyed this place. I would definitely revisit this place when I return to Seattle. read more

How the mighty have fallen. Mediocre kitchen, pretentious service. Carry on like the 3.5 basic you are, no need for 5-star airs without the execution to back it up. Kitchen has noticeably changed for the worse, with majority of dishes falling flat. Had a reservation but numerous staff ignored us for 10 minutes like we were invisible. Wait staff were as pleasant as a fork to the eye, and literally threw down dishes on our table without ever addressing which dish they were serving - unexpectedly rude. Completely forgot our order of 7-spice shrimp, so just ended up canceling our order. DECENT: Scallops - well-seared and tasty Peach blueberry kettle tart - served piping hot, nice rich crust, beautifully presented SKIP: Cauliflower fritters - not fritters, just heavily fried cauliflower, doused in sauce. Hangar steak - largely flavorless Leek brie pesto flatbread - heavy-handed and one-dimensional. Needs better texture vs. greasy mess Maybe something was up that night, maybe not. Plenty of better dining options in Seattle - save your wallet and your time. read more

I went here with friends after Google searching and we were very impressed! We are wine fans and they had a long list of wines to choose from! I wasn't sure which one to choose. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the wines as well and could recommend them well based on your taste preferences. The service was awesome. The place had an awesome vibe and a relaxed environment as well. We ordered snacks. I had the Lamb Meatballs and they were delicious with a very rich flavor and came with a fresh side of veggies. The dip that they had with the Pita Bread that came with the meatballs was creamy and had a great taste. I highly recommend this place to go and grab a drink, chill with friends or by yourself, and get some cool snacks. read more

One of my favorite happy hour spots in Belltown!! LOVE me a Ballard dad (the cocktail, not the person). The cocktail sounds totally hipster-pretentious with turmeric cinnamon scotch, but I promise you it's GOOD. Both times I've come here it wasn't too packed, so definitely a good place to take a friend to relax and catch up without all the extra noise. In terms of food, their menu consists of small plates so it's recommended to order family style and share! I haven't been disappointed by anything I've ordered here, but hands down my favorite dish is the pork belly and kimchi! Some of the most tender pork belly ever, complimented perfectly by the sweet and sour sauce and crunchy kimchi. I could seriously each a whole plate myself!! They also have a private dining room, which I think would be a great option for a birthday or holiday party. read more

Great atmosphere. I was seated quickly on a Thursday evening. Explained to the bartender what I do and don't like in a glass of red wine, and asked for a recommendation. The wine was delicious and a great value. I also tried the Mr. Gaguey - bartenders special. I'm not a mixed drink kind of girl but this was delicious. It has a floral scent, tastes like boysenberries and hibiscus. Great summer drink. Have it. You won't be sorry. read more

Black Bottle - My wine - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was incredibly overpriced for how bland and not tasty it was... We got the kefte lamb meatballs mezze plate $23 and the meatballs were dry and had no flavor, the olives were watery and had no flavor and the bread was crispy...Then we got the prosciutto & besciamella mozzarella & parmesan $16.5 the flatbread tasted like it was frozen and made in a microwave oven and also had no flavor The drink was delicious but overpriced and we're not sure there was alcohol in there. Our server was really sweet and the vibe inside was cool, but this place is not worth any sort of hype super disappointed. read more

Cool little spot. Interesting menu items. We had the roasted cauliflower- it was an almost buffalo style. Very good. Service was casual and great. Multiple flat bread choices- we had the one with "olive". Good portion sizes. Pricing is very fair for downtown Seattle. read more

Delightful, perfect in every way, all suggestions come from a place of knowledge, it's refreshing.

I came to Seattle for a short business trip. Came to Black Bottle since it was close to my hotel. Great relaxed and alternative ambience. The pulled pork tacos were fantastic. And the Patio Sofa cocktail was awesome. Great service too. Highly recommended! read more

Black Bottle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great atmosphere! My gf and I went in the evening not expecting to marvel at the beautifully candle lit setting. We were blown away! The food was excellent, tapas style small plates that were delicious taste treats. We didn't try any of the drinks, but they looked fantastic. We ordered three of the vegan options and loved all of them! The broccoli was the favorite, but the chickpeas will have us returning! I also ordered the bacon wrapped scallops which were freaking absurdly tasty! Highly recommend for a taste treat, not necessarily for a full meal though read more

Came for dinner and was not disappointed. The wine list was amazing, interesting and unique varietals. They have an expansive menu, everything sounded amazing but the flavors didnt always deliver. The fried chicken is skippable. Sounded delicious but was kind of boring. The flatbreads were delicious though. read more

Black Bottle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I this place is great to hangout with friends. Very nice ambience and atmosphere. The photos in this restaurant come out very well. I love their service as well. I wish they had more options for vegetarians. I like the tofu with peanut chutney and the cauliflower fry(very similar to gobi manchurian). The other options they have for vegetarians is mostly salads and I didn't like their salads. We ordered 2 salads- one with veggies and year other with greens and they were both alright. Overall, very close by to downtown, open till late and great place to spend time. read more

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Portions are a lot bigger than I remembered! These plates are definitely great for sharing. A group of 10 were here for a birthday dinner, and everything we ordered was fabulous. We ordered the broccoli blast, rainbow trout, and duck breast for two of us to share. We were able to try bites of other dishes like the oxtail, shishito peppers, and clams. I would pass on the duck breast, it was pretty salty, but everything else was so good. The oxtail was also salty, but it would be great with some bread or rice (if they had it). Overall, the atmosphere was great and they were accommodating for our large group. read more

We had the farmer's market roasted vegetables verjus and the smoked tea-brined maple leaf duck breast. AMAZINNGNGNGNNGNGNGNGNG!!! The roasted vegetable dish is the BEST I've ever tasted! NO JOKE. Ambience is super cozy and romantic. Makes for a great date spot. And don't forget to order the milk stout on nitro. If you're into stouts, you won't be disappointed. This place deserves a solid 5-stars! read more

Black Bottle - Menu - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I think this is a safe choice for people have very different taste in food and drinks. It's like a finer Cheesecake Factory; everyone can find something they like. The good: stiff cocktails. Also good: bacon wrapped scallops served in a bed of sautéed kale. Bacon, scallops, and vegetable. I can eat 2 of this. Mmm, that lamb balls... they are delicious. But the presentation! The plate is overwhelmed by thickly sliced cucumber, and pita bread. Too much hummus and tahini sauce, and olive. When the dish arrived, I was confused. "Where are the meatballs?" Flatbread: is not thin. More like a rectangle pizza. read more

Our meal here on Tuesday was underwhelming. Everything was off. Over- or under-cooked. Way too salty. Plated poorly. The kettle tart at the end had been barely warmed through and was served with a sad little scoop of ice cream. It felt like a middle finger from the kitchen after a mediocre meal. The bar has also developed the obnoxious habit of sending drink shakers out to your table. Please. I don't need a second, watery version of the cocktail I just had. Maybe they were having an off night. Were this my first time dining there, I wouldn't go back. May not go back, anyway. Another fav bites the dust. read more