Seattle's Best Singles Scene

Lavish multilevel club offering three varied spaces with in-house and touring DJs to match every mood.

Reviews:

• “Great for a night out!”
• “DONT WASTE UR TIME!!!!”
• “The Goods and the Bads”
• “Worth the time to visit”
• “WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. I WILL NEVER GO BACK…”

Trinity Night Club or email Trinity Night Club

A Northwest theme and more than 90 specialty cocktails at this Belltown hot spot.

Reviews:

• “Location is the only positive”
• “Bouncer’s are jerks, Service is Lousy..”
• “Okay, but staff too full of themselves”
• “Rude Bouncers”
• “beautiful place BUT garbage for service”

Tips: The majority of the cocktail list leans toward the sugary side; if you like ‘em dry, you’re better off sticking to a classic well drink.

Amber

The Lone Star state meets Ballard at this trendy Tex-Mex bar and grill.

Reviews:

• “Fun spot, below average food”
• “Good food, great ambience”
• “Pretentious and definite pass up”
• “Shrimp Tacos!!!”
• “Don’t expect much…”

Tips: The Matador’s happy hours (4pm-6pm and 10pm-1am) make it a great place to dine before or after visiting one of Ballard’s music venues.

The Matador

The young, hip and single gather for a ’50s cocktail culture with ’90s attitude.

Reviews:

• “Best Cocktails I’ve had "
• “Don’t miss the Spa-Tini”
• “Great location for after work drinks but not worth recommending to friends”
• “Worst service imaginable.”
• “Overrated”

Tips: Their martini recipe book sells for $20—with luscious pictures and signature recipes, it’s a great gift idea.

Tini Bigs Lounge

A gorgeous view and a bar designed for post-work parties, this updated classic draws in a crowd of fun seekers.

Reviews:

• “Romantic Atmosphere?”
• “You’re mostly paying for the waterfront view”
• “Excellent service, good food, can get pricey”
• “Pricey…….but worth it”
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Tips: Don’t be so quick to follow the host to the dining room; the lively, less-serious service and open bar is also a fine location for cracking your crab.

Chandler’s Crabhouse or email Chandler’s Crabhouse

A second home to Seattle’s power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

Reviews:

• “Excellent! Excellent!”
• “Don’t be impressed. (you’ll be sorry and you’ll pay for it!!)”
• “Go to the bar and get the steak appetizers and skip the dining room”
• “OUTSTANDING FOOD- ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST STEAKHOUSES”
• “Average as usual. "

Tips: Make use of the $7 valet every night after 5pm. For weekday lunches, validation is available for garages at Second and Cherry and the alley west of Second at Marion.

Metropolitan Grill

Sweet, fresh drinks—with names like the “Metrosexual”—match the 20-something crowd who pack this trendy Belltown bar.

Reviews:

• “Music, yeah! People, yuck!”
• “Worst Service Ever”
• “Ruined my New Years Eve”
• “Best place to come if you don’t want a Seattle club”
• “Best music and people”

Tips: Happy hour (7pm to 10pm) offers half price off food and select drinks. Plus, the place is relatively empty and calm during those hours, without the pressure to look absolutely fabulous.

See Sound Lounge

Go green and sip a mighty fine pint at this friendly Irish pub.

Reviews:

• “Horrible waitress, great music”
• “You’ll be dissapointed If you go here because of the 5 star reviews.”
• “Good food, expensive beer, OK place for soccer”
• “VERY Mediocre Service”
• “So good I’ve taken side trips to try some of the other Fado Pubs.”

Tips: This place fills up early on weekends, so get there early or be prepared to stand among the beer-spilling commoners.

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant or email Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant

The attentive staff and luxurious decor keep this hot spot swank, without alienating the blue-jeaned crowd.

Reviews:

• “A bit expensive, but the Emerald Drop and fries are amazing”
• “Good place to meet if you can find a seat”
• “great fireplace—dog friendly!”
• “Not Worth Staying Long”
• “Social Interactive Playtime…”

Tips: Skip the bar menu and ask your server for the full menu from the hotel restaurant, Earth and Ocean.

The W Bar

Capitol Hill club lures crowds with ambience, sexy people and top-notch DJs.

Reviews:

• “Worst service”
• “good, fast drinks and great music”
• “good dance club”
• “Not worth the cover charge”
• “Great club, Seattle’s best…”

Tips: Arrive by 10pm for one of the few comfortable booths downstairs, or a table upstairs.

Baltic Room