Seattle's Best Wine Bar

More than 70 by-the-glass selections and nine flights are the name of the game at this Bellevue wine bar.

Reviews:

• “A disappointment”
• “Fun, romantic wine bar.”
• “Great for Events”
• “Great night out! Great selection of wines by the glass!”
• “Poor Customer Service”

Twisted Cork Wine Bar or email Twisted Cork Wine Bar

Classy Seattleites and in-the-know oenophiles frequent this elegant wine bar at the top of Queen Anne.

Reviews:

• “PRETENTIOUS!!! with no real reason.”
• “Couldnt have asked for a better evening”
• “Great food, find a private table if you can!”
• “Perfect neighborhood wine bar for anyone with the love of wine”
• “Only for the uninformed”

Tips: Bring the kids: they can snack on a kids’ panini in peanut butter and jelly, nutella or grilled cheese.

Bricco della Regina Anna

Wallingford oenophiles don’t have to leave their ’hood to get a great wine education without attitude.

Reviews:

• “Perfection again…”
• “I, for one, LOVE the Laugh!”
• “The Best Happy Hour Ever”
• “Changed my mind!”
• “I Love it here.”

Tips: For those who prefer cocktails to grapes, the bar also has a martini menu.

Smash Wine Bar & Bistro

Friends of the grape delight in this bar’s thoughtful setting and varying menu of world-class wines.

Reviews:

• “Bring Your ID or NO FOOD!!!”
• “Gotta agree with the downers”
• “Café? Sure. Wine bar?? No.”
• “Nice Surprise”
• “Great customer service; can be gluten-free on request”

Tips: Find a new favorite wine by selecting a sample of any four of the bar’s reds ($15) or whites ($11).

Impromptu Wine Bar Cafe

Lovely surprises await visitors to this tiny, comfortable Capitol Hill wine bar.

Reviews:

• “Seattle needs more wine bars”
• “Good times and funny people”
• “Best Kept Secret”
• “The Perfect Place.”
• “Not a wine conoisseur, But I had a great time here”

Tips: Tthere are plenty of interesting local choices at great prices. Be willing to experiment with unfamiliar varieties and discover a new favorite.

Poco Wine Room

More than 300 by-the-bottle selections at this friendly downtown wine bar and cafe.

Reviews:

• “great place!”
• “Ouch! I love this Place!!!”
• “Overpriced and stuffy”
• “Rare Find in Downtown Seattle”
• “Good wine list, bad food. "

Tips: Don’t know a Riesling from a Rose? There’s a cheat sheet in the back of the wine list.

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

An elegant setting and a Tuscan-inspired menu in the heart of historic Ballard.

Reviews:

• “Revolterra”
• “You can’t go wrong with Volterra”
• “Bad service, claustrophobic dining and food bad”
• “Best in town”
• “AMAZING!! Best Brunch in Seattle!”

Tips: There’s a lengthy wine list, but try a European-influenced cocktail—the white peach thyme Bellini, made with prosecco, peach juice, bitters and fresh thyme, is a winner.

Volterra or email Volterra

A quietly classy dinner spot and wine bar on Tangletown’s main drag serves Mediterranean meals and tremendous desserts.

Reviews:

• “Consistently Good”
• “Very good.”
• “30 for $30 is a RIP OFF”
• “Dependably good”
• “ok”

Tips: There’s a lengthy—and eminently affordable—wine list of by-the-glass, half- and whole bottles; also worth a spin is the Eva Classic cocktail, made with Pacific Echo Brut champagne, Mextaxa 5-star and bitters.

Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar

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

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.

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