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Bar Sur Mer, Seattle, WA

Bar Sur Mer

4.6 (100)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
219 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Romantic
BarSurMer is a seafood focused lounge with influences mainly from the Basque region, best known for Tapas, Vermouths, Gin Tônicas, Sherries, & Porron wine service.
This small intimate gem located in the Greenwood neighborhood features small plates from a wood-fired oven, and house-crafted cocktails. BarSurMer is the third Restaurant for award winning chef Eric Donnelly, founder of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits and FlintCreek Cattle Company. Come join us monthly for the Sunday Drive where our resident DJ spins an all vinyl set.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Donnelly
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwood
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 100 people are saying

Bar Sur Mer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Sur Mer is a delightful spot in Seattle known for its "great tapas and cocktails" and "exceptionally friendly" service. Guests rave about the "fantastic cocktails" and "delicious bites," with standout dishes like beef tartare and lamb. The ambiance is inviting, making it a perfect locale for both casual and special occasions.
100 Reviews
  1. Roger VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in a great place. Nice simple tapas menu with well executed dishes.

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  2. Wendy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it! Great tapas and cocktails, and excellent service.

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  3. Marcia VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my second time going there in the last month because I had such a wonderful experience the last time. It was as great as my first time!!!

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  4. Trey VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar Sur Mer's menu is one of the best in Seattle. Hard stop.

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  5. Sylvie

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous cocktails wonderful food & the best service I’ve had in a long time.

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  6. Lupe

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best cocktails in the city. The food is fresh and vibrantly delicious.

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  7. Carmen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were really good. Great service and ambience

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  8. Tortorme

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic cocktails, delicious bites, friendly and helpful/attentive service without being overdone. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. Christina

    Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    cute place, expensive for the very limited menu options you get

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  10. Danielle

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for happy hour and it was decent. Beef tartare was the best dish, but we also ordered the lamb, octopus, clams, beets, & the cheesecake. All the other dishes weren’t bad but just ok.

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Bar Sur Mer is rated 4.6 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Greenwood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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219 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Greenwood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Donnelly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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