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Tango Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.tangorestaurant.com
  • Email: trosenthal@tangorestaurant.com
  • Phone: (206) 583-0382
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner:
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm,
    Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am


    Happy Hour (lounge only): Seven nights a week: 4:30pm - 6:00pm, Tuesday Nights All Night Long!
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Latin / Spanish, South American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Executive Chef: Daniel Perez
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Tango offers full service catering for parties up to 100. Our affable staff will provide knowledgeable and warm service, creating a successful and stress free event. We develop personalized menus that reflect our guests' individual preferences along with each event's unique qualities. Allow us to take care of you!
  • Private Party Facilities: The main floor, private dining room, and lounge are all available for semi private and private events. Minimums apply for each space. Please contact our catering director for more information and sample menus.
  • Private Party Contact: Travis Rosenthal (206) 583-0382

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Boren
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Tango is currently offering $4 Valet parking at the Hilton Homewood Suites hotel, located 100 yards west of Tango on Pike Street. Just pull in and tell them you are dining at Tango to receive this special offer. You may even leave your car parked there while enjoying a show after dinner for no additional charge.
A word from Tango
Tango Restaurant and Lounge serves Latin inspired cuisine and cocktails in a fun, sophisticated 1908 brick building on the cusp of Capitol Hill. From the Tango front door it is just a short walk to the Convention Center, Paramount Theater and ACT Theater. Tango is a family owned restaurant that… prides itself on great paella, ceviche and mojitos.
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Diner Reviews
  • "Tango by far sets the standard for the ideal restaurant experience: superb service, friendly faces, low lit with a welcoming ambience, inspired menu, and mouth-watering food! We love it here. Whenever we see shows at The Paramount Theater which is only two blocks away, we dine here. We are always warmly greeted by both host and waiter/waitress and the chef has both regular and seasonal dishes from which to feast. From tapas to dessert to drinks, we are always delighted. Whoever owns Tango knows how to consistently romance their patrons time and again. Tango is a tried and true gem. Some must-try tapas and desserts are: Tres Salchichas, assorted cheese platter, Penn Cove Mejillones, Grilled Pork Loin, Basque Cake, Espresso Flan."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We wanted to try something new, & the 3 course menu was the perfect inspiration for our visit. It was so tasty! Our server Maria was perfect! We didn't feel rushed at all, she seemingly "magically" appeared when we needed something. When booking the reservation with Open Table, I asked for a quiet corner table & a small card with our names to be placed on the table. It was exactly as I had requested - a very nice touch & helped make it feel like our very own personal dining experience. The food was truly phenomenal! In closing, our server was fantastic, the food was incredible, the restaurant was very thoughtful in fulfilling my requests, & I will definitely be utilizing Open Table again. Like I said above... a wonderful experience!!"
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Even on a Sunday, this is a lively spot. We dined before an evening concert at the Paramount. The waiter was helpful with the menu and wine selection, which we enjoyed. The pace of the dining was relaxed - not rushed or too slow. Conversation was a tad difficult due to the ambient noise."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Had dinner at Tango for the first time Sunday 3/2/2014. The food was very good, from the "cheap dates" appetizer to the lamb chops I had and the scallops my date had. I had the El Diablo for dessert and she had the rum raisin bread pudding type dessert, I don't remember the name of it. Both desserts were excellent. The El Diablo deserves the attention it gets, but the rum raisin dish was very tasty too. The wine list is pretty good and the wait staff was excellent, very attentive without being pushy or intruding."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Great food and service. A little loud and pricey but I'll go again even if just for the Diablo cake. Best thing ever!! The cheap parking at the Hilton a 1/2 blk away was $6, not $4 but still a heck of a deal. Great place to eat when going to a show as the parking is good for the whole night."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Tango is just one of our go-to places. This time I took my 23 year old niece who was visiting from Chicago. She loved it!"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Tango is my favorite go-to place with its great food, terrific staff, perfect walk-from downtown or Capital Hill location, and mid price point. Never disappoints."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Our pre-theater visit to Tango had been triggered by online recommendations that called it "very good." Our experience was "fair." First, I want to complement the staff, which was prompt, friendly, and efficient. The food, however, lacked flavor, complexity, and spice. The bacon-wrapped "Cheap Dates" (their term, not mine), Albondigas, and Lamb Chop were bland. The Crostini slices that accompanied the Queso Fundido, the best of the dishes we tried, were burned. The Cazuela a la Garbanzos was okay, but not the vegetables were not terribly hot, which was strange since they were grilled. While the location is convenient to uptown and The Paramount, if you're seeking good Tapas, I recommend you would check out other choices."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Made reservations for dinner before a show at the Paramount, which is within walking distance, even in heels. The host was charming, took us to our table right away, and was promptly greeted and given water and bread by an employee. They have an excellent menu, full of fun flavors at reasonable prices. Our waitress rocked, was on top of everything, and yet did not hover. Next time, we plan on making enough time in our schedule to try the paella, as it takes about 50minutes. The smell wafting from the open kitchen was amazing!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Bacon-wrapped dates were fantastic. Our duck and goat cheese salad was a bit unbalanced. I would have enjoyed a bit more cheese or maybe some pomegranate seeds to create some flavor distinction."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Tried them for Valentine's day dinner. The food was good and the staff pleasant but the evening was overshadowed by being rushed through each course of the Valentine's day menu. I'd try them again on a normal day."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My husband and I ate here on Valentine's Day. We decided to forego the prix fixe menu in favor of a la carte small plates. Everything was very good. I particularly liked the queso fundido, and the croquetas de papas were the ultimate tapas comfort food. But I have to especially recommend the El Diablo chocolate dessert. Amazing. I wish we had had room to try several other things, but the plates are pretty good-sized, so don't plan on having more than 2-3 per person. We're not from Seattle, so we'll have to save those for our next visit! Given that the place was PACKED, the service was good, food came out quickly (but not too), and the noise was high but not obnoxious. Our window table was great for people watching."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Tango was a wonderful discovery for my wife and me. We spent three hours enjoying a great South American wine, seven or eight interesting and flavorful dishes, and a cozy ambience on a cold and rainy night. The bartender and waitress were excellent. A heads up - Monday night is bottle-of-wine-for-half-price night - the great South American wine was $28. Nice coincidence - we were there for dinner before a concert a block away."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Very accommodating. I recommend sharing the Sangria at any great Spanish restaurant. Stuck to the tapas menu for dinner. Spent more than I bargained for, but only because the food was so deliciously good. Portions on the tapas was a bit more than I expected or maybe our eyes were too big for our stomach. Either way, I did not have a complaint about the food. Without hesitation, we split a light flan dessert, joined by a cup of hot coffee with brandy to prepare for the snowy weather. A treat of a restaurant, if you don't mind dropping some dough for some great spanish food. Ideal for a romantic evening. Haven't been to more than a couple Spanish restaurants in the Seattle area, but Tango hit the spot."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We ordered the Mixta. The seafood was cooked perfectly. The pork and sausage on the other hand was overcooked and not edible. Seemed like leftovers. The salad I ordered also seemed old as did the garnish for the sangria."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "The food was perfect, went great with the wine selection. But more than the food, alcohol, the service was astounding! Kyle was helpful, funny, sweet, and efficient. Thank you for making my v-day night out perfect!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife and I've been here a handful of times since our first date twelve years ago. Ambience, energy, and good food = one of our favorite spots in Seattle. The price = special occasion splurge but not unreasonable. This time, my wife's entree came out cold and my steak was undercooked. I suspect because it took so long to bring out. Our server ultimately made a decent wine recommendation, but when I said one wine sounded particularly good based on my taste, she persistently pushed another wine without bothering to ask what I like. No offer to make up for the delays or cold/undercooked food. Most would have offered us some discount. Left with that mediocre-negative feeling. The dates and bacon kept it from being a total disaster."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Of the half dozen tapas plates we ordered, only 2 were excellent ( the beets and the duck salad)- the other 4 were average. The cocktails are great and the dessert (el diablo) is out of this world. It's the kind of dessert that instantly comes to mind when asked what your favorite dessert is. All in all, it's a great spot, though you may find some of the food to be a little bit of a letdown. I think this is a great place to go for drinks and dessert after dinner."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Celebrated a birthday here on a Tuesday. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was really great (Mixta Paella 3*, Potato Croquettes 3*, Mixed Vegetables + Garbanzos 4*), but the real star was the flan (5*). My partner and I agreed that it is one of the best desserts we've had in the city, or anywhere, in a really long time."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "The small plates are creative and full of flavor. Enjoy a few to share but be sure to save room for several courses and dessert!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Would not return. Food was very mediocre and they forgot our main dish entirely so we had to box it and take it."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Tango is really a treat to your senses after a long day. The "cheap dates" are rich and we split the third one in half, cause we couldn't just have one. The cod had a rich sauce, and enough punch not to over power the fish. We spilt the diablo-best chocolate experience with meringue, not cream to enhance the dessert-yum!"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "A tradition in our trip to Seattle! Myself and 3 friends were not disappointed by the excellent service and delicious food at Tango!"
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "It was the 2nd time my fiancée and I ate at Tango. The service was great friendly and explains the me u clearly. The tapas were amazing. I like the tres sichichlas (wrong spelling probably) all the mixed meat potatoes and bread cubes were like cooked on the skillet. Texture and crunch of the bread was just right. Other dishes we ate were great these chefs know how to make great food and textures work well too!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Food was good. Small tapas plates. Cheap date and pork tenderloin was best dish we had. Grilled baby octopus was charred baby octopus, but still delish. Cheese plate was good. Food wasn't a wow but it was worth going and I would recommend it."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "Great place to eat! Yummy appetizers and delicious Paella. I love their wine list too. They have very good inexpensive and expensive wines."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We are from the 'burbs' - but it is fun to go into Seattle and experience a totally differnet scene. This was a fun restaurant because it is on Pike Street - so the business of Seattle is right out the window. The variety of tapas was great and lots of fun. There were candles all over - the service was just right - attentive but not tooooo much! We will definately go back."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "We very much enjoyed our dinner. It wasn't the most amazing meal I have every had, but it was good!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Delicious tapas with vibrant seasoning. Good cornbread, great tasting seafood.more than adequate portions."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Great service, and very nice atmosphere. The El Diable desert was AMAZING!!"
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Love coming to this tapas restaurant because staff always make it a special occasion but without undue fuss. Service is friendly and prompt. Food is uniformly great; sangria is tasty. Tapas plate size ranges from just a taste to a full entrée- making it a great place to try something new without having to commit to an entire plate of newness-- or letting everyone "take a bite" without having to resort to ranchhand-style plate swapping. Dishes range from meat-centered to veggie-centered, making it couple-friendly for my meat preference and my husband's vegetarian preference. Location is handy to downtown Seattle with a pay parking lot just across the street for those attending a concert/theatre event near the convention center."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "This is a great place to celebrate a special event or simply channel your inner Spaniard and pop in for some great tapas. The variety is wonderful and truly authentic. Great wine list!"
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "While the food was good, we were very disappointed by the service. After arriving for our reservation, the hostess rushed us past multiple open tables and stuck us in the back corner of a walled off area. Not only was there not enough light to read the menu, but a giant air vent hung down over the table which required that we duck to sit down. I was told that we could not relocate, as the other tables were all "reserved" (I later discovered the hostess never entered my reservation; one of those tables was actually ours). The only option was to sit in the bar area; however, one server decided to mock our decision to move. As we passed, she called out laughing from a group of employees, "What, you can't handle sitting in the corner?" Rude."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "This is a pretty little restaurant with a great location. However, our group ordered the cheese plate, the calamari ceviche, the baby octopus, the meatballs, the pork carnitas, and the bacon wrapped figs. The bacon wrapped figs were fantastic and the cheese tray was good but the remainder of the dishes all had a similar flavor and were nothing outstanding. We also had three desserts: flan, diablo, la leche. The flan was excellent. The leche was soggy and the diablo was interesting but did not appeal to most of us. Ironically, the eight of us were celebrating our recent visit to Spain where the tapas are amazing. Maybe we just didn't order the right combination of dishes??"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Once again, Tango doesn't fail to deliver. The wine list is exceptional and well suited to their menu. The queso fundido is amazing and the tortilla Espanola is straight out of Madrid. Highly recommended."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Tango is convenient to the Paramount and makes a delicious end to a Sunday evening at the theatre."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "First time to Tango. Chose for the Latin theme prior to Evita! at the Paramount. Everything about Tango was excellent. The atmosphere, service, the menu, the food. Plenty of vegetarian options. We had trouble deciding what to order so we tried a few things, tapas style. Wish we'd had time for the paella, but we'll have to come another time."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "It is fun to able to select a variety of smaller amounts rather than order a full meal. The selection and variety of tapas is excellent and those we tried were all very good. We selected it based on reviews of restaurants from which we could walk to the Paramount and were not disappointed. Would recommend; the ceviche was outstanding. Would recommend."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "This was a perfect place for gathering with friends during the holidays...enjoying great dishes, excellent wine and conversation."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "We were undecided as to what to do for New Year's Eve, but decided we should go to our favorite tapas restaurant. Food was excellent as well as the service. We will often go here for most special occasions."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
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    Tuesday evenings we have happy hour available all evening long in our bar! This includes both discounted drinks and food! www.tangorestaurant.com. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Feb 18, 2014 - May 13, 2014 on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid February 18, 2014 - May 13, 2014
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