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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle, Seattle, WA

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

4.6
4.6
5408 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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Purple Café and Wine Bar pairs a global wine selection with a menu that combines classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients.

We feature an expansive menu ranging from artisan cheeses, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas to pasta and seafood. We take a great deal of pride in utilizing the most fresh and local ingredients.

On the wine side of things our wine list features over 80 glass and 600 bottle selections. Over the years our wine program has been recognized with various accolades that include an "Award of Ultimate Distinction" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and being named "Best Wine Bar" by Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington Viewers Poll.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Northwest), Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-2280
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Keta Newhouse
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of box lunches and a la carte platters; great for corporate events, parties, picnics and other get-togethers! Orders are available for pick up and we ask for 48 hours’ notice on all pick-up orders to ensure availability. Please visit www.heavyrg.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Loft for your next corporate event, holiday party, or celebration! We offer full restaurant buyouts as well, whatever the size of your party we've got you covered! Please fill out a request form at www.heavyrg.com/group-dining/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (206) 829-2280
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    University Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Financial Center Parking Garage located directly underneath our restaurant on the corner of 4th and University. Once on University Street heading East, the garage is on your right hand side just after 3rd Ave and before 4th Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    American

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle offers an inviting atmosphere with a striking wine tower and a vast selection of wines. Guests rave about the "amazing wine selection," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and "delicious" dishes like baked brie and gorgonzola stuffed dates. Perfect for a date night or gathering with friends.

5,408 Reviews
  1. Dennis

    VIP

    Orange County

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here with a group of six. This was my first time here. Food was pretty good, everyone pretty happy with their entrees. Service fell short. Server not very attentive. She didn’t seem to want to be there and it impacted dining experience.

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  2. David

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Such an experience. Have dined many times. Loved the wine recommendation and our server, Allisa, was wonderful. Oysters spot on. I recommend the spicy shrimp appetizer as well. Lamb chops were all right, but somewhere was lost that unique lamb taste. The accompanying veggies were amazing. Dining partner ordered the fired chicken pasta which I thought was so unique, but questioned whether that was as reflective of the quality food of this establishment. Dessert was not on the menu but recommended and it was amazing. Raspberry chocolate cake! Thank you.

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  3. Amy

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went at 7:30pm on a Saturday. Was busy when we got there, but cleared out almost entirely by 8:15pm. ….however, our server was missing almost the entire night. We sat without drinks for 30 minutes at least, and did not order dinner until 9:30pm. The wine director was SO charming and the food was good; however the service was so abysmal we will never be back. Nor will I recommend to anyone.

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  4. Rob

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend great food and respectful service. Room can feel loud but it’s never overwhelming!

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  5. Deena

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hello, We had an okay evening. Our server was fine- ceaser salad tasted more like a sub sandwich lettuce mix- not a traditional ceaser salad- even had some red onions in it? The waiter dropped our food and didn’t return to ask if we wanted parm or chilli flakes. When we were almost done he came and asked how dinner was. When the bill came he had selected a 22% tip- we opted for 20% however 10% would have been more suitable. We won’t be returning. Thanks.

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  6. Michelle

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the food here. The service was excellent.

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  7. Virginia

    VIP

    Seattle

    68 reviews

    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to this restaurant many times and always thought of it as one of my favorites. But I had a disappointing lunch of Caesar Salad with steak added. The salad dressing flavor was so-so - not bad but I've had better. However, the steak was tough and I realized it was probably marinated flank steak - not a problem in itself but I could taste the marinade, hence not steak as expected. The service is excellent and the vibe lively so overall it is an enjoyable place to go but as mentioned, I was disappointed this time by the food.

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  8. William

    VIP

    Austin

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all regards -- outstanding oysters, good food, good service, and very nice white wine.

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  9. Tiffany

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - in and out pretty quickly for a work lunch. Will definitely be back!

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  10. Thomas

    VIP

    Seattle

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was nice and well paced and informative. The shrimp appetizer was super - they should bottle and sell that sauce. My chicken Romano was great!

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FAQs

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 829-2280.

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle is rated 4.6 stars by 5408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Northwest), Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Financial Center Parking Garage located directly underneath our restaurant on the corner of 4th and University. Once on University Street heading East, the garage is on your right hand side just after 3rd Ave and before 4th Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Keta Newhouse
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-2280
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of box lunches and a la carte platters; great for corporate events, parties, picnics and other get-togethers! Orders are available for pick up and we ask for 48 hours’ notice on all pick-up orders to ensure availability. Please visit www.heavyrg.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Loft for your next corporate event, holiday party, or celebration! We offer full restaurant buyouts as well, whatever the size of your party we've got you covered! Please fill out a request form at www.heavyrg.com/group-dining/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (206) 829-2280
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