Seattle's Best Romantic Bar

Intimate tables, pink lighting and a subterranean setting create a shabby-chic speakeasy feel at Seattle’s first can-can club.

Reviews:

• “Great Performers”
• “Always a good time! Perfect for a bachelorette party!”
• “Perfect for Bachelorette Parties”
• “Good Show???”
• “Interesting evening out”

Tips: After 10pm, a cover might apply some nights depending on the entertainment.

Can Can

Clandestine French dining amid the tourist din.

Reviews:

• “Quaint place, great food & service”
• “Fantastique!”
• “Fantastic view and Great food!”
• “Fun Place for New Years”
• “Great views, great food, great service! "

Tips: The wine list is appropriately French-centric, but never fear—service is both helpful and knowledgeable. Order a bottle of La Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet Bordeaux, $39.

Maximilien in the Market or email Maximilien in the Market

This sexy dining grotto remains a top choice for Seattleites seeking excellent Italian fare.

Reviews:

• “Rude Manager, Horrible Experience”
• “Nice Romantic Dining”
• “Great all around”
• “Wonderful Food and Atmosphere!”
• “Does not live up to the other reviews”

Tips: Choose from an extensive wine list and a wide selection of single-malt scotches, small-batch bourbons, tequilas and boutique grappas.

Il Bistro or email Il Bistro

A slice of summertime creeps onto the Hill at this nightspot inspired by the romantic feel of old Havana.

Reviews:

• “Too much hassle”
• “Shady Bartenders!”
• “Great music, dancing, decor, cocktails”
• “$10 MOJITOS AND HORRIBLE SERVICE? NO THANKS!”
• “Disappointing”

Tips: Happy hour runs daily 4pm-7pm and features half-price bottles of wine.

Havana

Located below Wild Ginger, this former vaudeville theater is beautifully reborn as a classy music venue and cocktail bar.

Reviews:

• “Trivia Night Can’t Be Beat”
• “Best Place for a Romantic Celebration”
• “Wowza, this is a totally cool place!”
• “great happy hour”
• “great scene for music”

Tips: All live shows are piped—with crystal clarity—into the bar. Although there’s occasionally a cover for the bar, most nights, it’s free.

The Triple Door

Intimate alcoves and an open-air balcony seduce diners with a blend of Middle Eastern and contemporary touches.

Reviews:

• “great place for a party”
• “surprisingly pleased”
• “New Menu Same Awesome Place”
• “Excellent Service – great casual meeting place”
• “Great decor, bad food”

Tips: From 5pm to 7pm, well drinks, drafts and cocktails are all discounted. A special happy-hour menu offers small, sharable plates.

The Capitol Club

An internationally inspired tapas menu, live jazz and elegantly composed cocktails make this neighborhood favorite a lively spot for romance.

Reviews:

• “A little pricey if you ask me”
• “Failed on all levels”
• “Great Date Spot”
• “Lovely and Delicious”
• “Nothing special, horrendous service”

Tips: Known for its seasonally changing, highly inventive cocktail list, there’s also a very affordably priced by-the-glass wine list and a short but sweet list of beers on tap.

Mona’s Bistro and Lounge

A decidedly artistic backdrop and impressive seasonal menu brings a pleasantly modern option to downtown hotel dining.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful date night destination!”
• “great brunch”
• “Great service, great atmosphere, FABULOUS food!”
• “New chef, new direction, great results”
• “Trendy, yet cool…”

Tips: Try the sweet Plum Lotus—lychee-infused vodka mixed with plum wine, with a garlish of lychee and umbrella.

BOKA Kitchen + Bar or email BOKA Kitchen + Bar

Sister lounge to the popular Lark offers expertly-mixed cocktails and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere in a quiet location near Seattle University.

Reviews:

• “Teeny plates, good drinks.”
• “great late night”
• “For for the drinks, eat somewhere else”
• “YAY FOR 12th Avenue!”
• “fantastic!!!”

Tips: Hungry patrons can order from the menu executed by Lark Chef Jonathon Sundstrom, which includes a la carte lamb chops and rabbit leg confit.

Licorous

Posh, yet comfortable lounge housed in the lobby of the Sorrento Hotel.

Tips: Ask for a board game from the hotel reception area, and you’ll have an ice breaker if you are entertaining a group.

Fireside Room