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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle, Seattle, WA

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

4.5 (5426)
$31 to $50
American
1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Reservations full? Feel free to call or walk-in!

Purple Café and Wine Bar pairs a global wine selection with a menu that combines classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients.

We feature an expansive menu ranging from artisan cheeses, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas to pasta and seafood. We take a great deal of pride in utilizing the most fresh and local ingredients.

On the wine side of things our wine list features over 80 glass and 600 bottle selections. Over the years our wine program has been recognized with various accolades that include an "Award of Ultimate Distinction" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and being named "Best Wine Bar" by Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington Viewers Poll.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Northwest, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-2280
  • Website
    http://www.thepurplecafe.com/purple-seattle/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Keta Newhouse
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of box lunches and a la carte platters; great for corporate events, parties, picnics and other get-togethers! Orders are available for pick up and we ask for 48 hours’ notice on all pick-up orders to ensure availability. Please visit www.heavyrg.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Loft for your next corporate event, holiday party, or celebration! We offer full restaurant buyouts as well, whatever the size of your party we've got you covered! Please fill out a request form at www.heavyrg.com/group-dining/
  • Location
    1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    University Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Financial Center Parking Garage located directly underneath our restaurant on the corner of 4th and University. Once on University Street heading East, the garage is on your right hand side just after 3rd Ave and before 4th Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle's menu was last updated on 9/23/2022.

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What 5,426 people are saying

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle offers a "phenomenal" wine selection and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service, notably by staff like Nicole and Lana. The atmosphere is vibrant, perfect for pre-theater dining. While some found service slow, the overall experience remains a "favorite" for many.

5,426 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Purple never fails to deliver an outstanding dining experience. The wine choice and pairings were good fun and the food was perfectly prepared. Their success is obvious as they were packed on a Monday evening.

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  2. Sharon

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely server and service, enjoyed our lunch today

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  3. Mahsa

    Vancouver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing dinner and great service. The food was delicious and the wine selection was above and beyond.

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  4. Tony

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a solid experience, but this is one of those restaurants that has one of those stupid, hidden "5% fees that we don't disclose except in super tiny print. Just raise prices you cowards. I try to never visit such places. We won't be back until this is gone.

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  5. Preet

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lana was our server, and she was absolutely phenomenal. Her customer service was one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time. Her kindness, attention to detail, and thoughtful recommendations made our visit truly exceptional.

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  6. Bruce VIP

    Seattle23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pre-theater meal on all fronts. Cocktails, appetizer, entrees, wine duos, and a delightful sorbet all served in a timely, but not rushed, fashion. Excellent all around, and only a 1 1/2 block walk to the 5th Avenue Theater. Prawn Malfaldine was a revelation.

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  7. Marina VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another lovely meal in Purple. The staff were very friendly and attentive and very helpful with food sensitivities that one of us has. The food was delicious, and we really enjoyed our experience. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Jonathan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing our experience was. We are new to the world of wines and this was the most informative wine bar we have ever been to. Our waitress Nicole was fabulous and was a light of our meal. The main wine man, Chris Horn, just pushed our experience beyond our highest expectations. The Mezze platter, Steak Frites and Steelhead were are delicious and the staff was very knowledgeable on wine pairings. Take your time to read through their extensive wine book they provide at the table and lean into your dinner and it will be worth it. We will be back next time we are in Seattle!
    Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - SeattleResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words, this is why we do what we do, thank you for letting us take care of you!

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  9. Phillip

    Seattle6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Purple Salad and Sauces were excellent. Food was slow coming out and resulted in having to rush to get show on time.

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  10. Jennifer

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great option for the 5th Ave Theater. Wish menu had some more options. We got the chicken Romano and chicken cranberry salad. Both were good .

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FAQs

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 829-2280.

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle is rated 4.5 stars by 5426 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Northwest, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Financial Center Parking Garage located directly underneath our restaurant on the corner of 4th and University. Once on University Street heading East, the garage is on your right hand side just after 3rd Ave and before 4th Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Keta Newhouse
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thepurplecafe.com/purple-seattle/
  • Phone number
    (206) 829-2280
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of box lunches and a la carte platters; great for corporate events, parties, picnics and other get-togethers! Orders are available for pick up and we ask for 48 hours’ notice on all pick-up orders to ensure availability. Please visit www.heavyrg.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Loft for your next corporate event, holiday party, or celebration! We offer full restaurant buyouts as well, whatever the size of your party we've got you covered! Please fill out a request form at www.heavyrg.com/group-dining/

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