Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

The Purple Café & Wine Bar features a global wine selection coupled with a menu that blends classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients.

9 / 10
719
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  • Phone

    (206) 829-2280

  • Website

    purplecafe.com

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  • Type

    Wine Bar

Address

1225 4th Ave (at University St) Seattle , WA 98101 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 183


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ImpulseWine.com

They have a big selection of wine by the glass, so be sure and try a taste of something you're never had. Try a Soave, Chinon, Muscadet, or maybe something from the Jura in France.

Andy Burgess

Great wines (it's worth asking the sommelier over to suggest some), good food (for both vegans and meatatarians) and very good service .

David Bentler

The wine , the food, the service was incredible. Our waiter Chris made our simple lunch an experience to remember. His warmth, charm and level of professionalism were on-par with the finest restaurants

L b

Spicy shrimp starter was great- definitely to share (ton of fries ). The fisherman’s stew will scratch the seafood itch- superb. Bartender can spin up a custom cocktail . Definitely recommend.

Ashley Rose

Fabulous service- ask your waiter for recommendations on wine . Skip the lobster Mac . And if you’re sweet they will send you home with some Carmel turtles ????

Vivian Ramirez

Probably one of the better places in Seattle. Beautiful room, great service, and great food. Also the wine menu is really entertaining/well written.

Alyssa Coleman

Food is SO good here. I've had the cheese board , the Mediterranean salad , burgers and butternut squash soup . Everything is delicious and you can't beat the decor of the place.

Tyler Simmons

The lamb burger alongsidr the Bordeaux tasting flight was awesome! Great wine , cool vibe and tasty food.

Ines Tucakovic

Love both the Spanish and the French wine flights - only $15 each! Do yourself a favor & order the poutine and lobster Mac & cheese . You're welcome. End the night w/the espresso tart & coffee !

Kelly

Great experience at the bar . 110-page wine list , inc rosé flight option. Awesome shrimp and grits . Crab roll a little celery-heavy. Brioche dessert a MUST.

Norbert Hu

Like a bottle of something you just tasted? They offer 40% off if you buy the whole bottle to go!

Johnnie Skywalking

Extensive choice of glass wine . Choose wine flights so you can enjoy 3 in one. You still have to choose from which wine flights to go though.

X-tina ????

We had the tomato soup and shared a margarita pizza . For dessert we got the bread pudding . Everything was just perfect and staff was friendly .

Sadie Y

Enjoying the Blanc Limé summer aperitif. Tried the Grilled Cauliflower at the server's recommendation. Very tasty!

Ricardo Hernandez

Really nice place with excellent food/wine pairings. Come here late in the evening for an intimate diner .

Dana Nino

Amazing food- had the filet mignon with Brussels sprouts which sounds boring but it was absolutely delicious- perfectly cooked ultra tender fillet and amazing tasting Brussels sprouts -

Vivy Law

The Anderson Ranch Lamb and Proscuitto Meatballs (Pappardelle , moroccan tomato sauce , feta cheese and mint ) was the most amazing pasta dish there! It was more flavorful than the lobster Mac & cheese !

Nick Jordan

Best wine selection I've found in Seattle and great food. Service can get a little slow so you'll have to entertain yourself with the vino .

Allie Caudle

If you love wine , this is your dream come true! An extensive wine list is a huge understatement. Try the Kale Caesar salad .

Naureen K.

The small plates are where it's at! I sampled The Beef Carpaccio , braised beets , curried lamb empanada & Gorgonzola stuffed dates. I'm in heaven... Must try for all!

The Seattle Times

More than 80 wines are available by the glass many organized into four 2.5-ounce tastes. Has an eclectic menu that encourages sampling as well . Try something from the "Tasting Bar ," available after 3. Read more

Devora McMurray

Our waiter Justin must be a sommelier ! He was thoroughly informed and informative about each wine . Choose a red or white "flight" and be prepared to enjoy!

Michelle Lee

baked brie is really good. i like the unique way it is wrapped in filo dough . lobster mac and cheese was a bit salty for me but not bad overall.

Ashley Burns

Really cool place. I arrived to late to grab food, but with over 80 wines by the glass to choose from, I decided to stay, enjoy the atmosphere and have a glass of red!

Silvia Adriana

Great service and atmosphere. Pizzas are really good and the variety of wine , specially from Washington, is amazing.

Kristenelle

We've never been here, but keep hearing good things from friends. They have a large wine selection and feature Northwest flavors on their menu.

Peter

Just plain awesomeness! Great food, great wine and really good service . Whenever I come back to Seattle the first place I will visit is the "purple"!

K M

Lobster Mac and cheese or the lobster roll are the way to go.

Magan

The baked Brie and grilled cauliflower are amazing appetizers . Had the cassoulet and it was terrific!

Tenielle Goldlist

APFM: Huge selection of wine , offered in flights by–the–glass selections, with cheeses or with nosh trios and popular comfort foods .

Eric Tigre

The cavernous glass curtained Purple Cafe in downtown Seattle offers good dining for lunch or dinner . Upstairs in the bar and away from the bustling main floor, enjoy a salad and a glass of wine . Read more

Rebecca Mazza

Great wine list but the food could be better. Lamb pizza is the best option

Peter Hanna

the lobster mac and cheese may look small, but it is a substantial dish. fun place.

Corey Protin

This place has an enormous wine selection and pairing suggestions for every appetizer and meal.

Roman Bediner

Nice spot, martinis are well made sit at the bar if you can.

Lydia Weems

The wine , the food, atmosphere and service are all incredible!!

Zach Stockwell

Excellent, fine prices cocktails at the back of the menu.

Ly Le

Lovely staircase of wine . They would have pairing recommendations for all your food even dessert

Brook Shelley

The crab sandwich is quite good, and goes well with a housemade shrub. Try the strawberry basil .

Kristen

Great blood orange soda . Try the salted caramels . One of the best desserts I have had.

Brian Bilbo

Wine flights let you try 3 wines of a particular type, pretty cool.

Kristine Gelsano

As usual the Lobster Mac and Cheese has never disappointed with big chucks of lobster meat .

Diego HM

Its a nice and big restaurant with the best service!! I had a delicious basil pasta .

Petteri Uusimaa

Great funky wine bar with open space and delicious Italian menu .

Abrar

I love this drink it so refreshers and the taste was yumi ????❣

Brad Andersohn

The Halibut is out of this world. Goes great with a Nice Oregon Pinot J. Christopher.

Donna Labriola

Looking for a location for an outdoor party? Amazing city location park like setting

ImpulseWine.com

If you're a fan of sparkling wine , odds are they have some great Champagne and other traditional style bubbly available by the glass.

Malek Ben-Musa

Gargonzola and fig pizza , peach caparese are both great as well as the basil pesto pasta

Joey Hernandez

best duck i've ever had in my life! do a wine flight !!

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