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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle, Seattle, WA

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

4.5 (5446)
$31 to $50
American
1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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 5,446 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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 vibrant atmosphere with a "wonderful wine selection" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests appreciate the "great ambiance" and "delicious meals," making it a perfect spot for pre-theater dining. While some find the menu limited, the overall experience is "consistently enjoyable."
5,446 Reviews

  1. Sameer

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mushroom pasta was well decorated and tasted nice. The same goes for other food items. The dessert tiramisu was delicious. The service was excellent. it has nice views.

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  2. Ami VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average at best, service was extremely slow. Ambience was nice and great location.

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  3. Geri

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I only get back to Seattle a few times a year. It was so nice to have dinner at one of my all time favorite places!

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  4. MICHELE VIP

    Chicago / Illinois83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar and received outstanding service. Nice variety on the menu and the kitchen did a nice job of splitting the shareable dishes. The chicken sandwich was a little dry and had a lot of brooch but good flavor. Outstanding wine selection, loved the focus on small Vitners.

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  5. Martin VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't really fault this place. Great staff. Lunch combo meals are reasonably priced. Wine menu, as one might expect, is fantastic. Great cocktails too.
    Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - SeattleResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Martin and thank you so much for this great review. We really appreciate your words and we hope you dine with us again soon.

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  6. Linda VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington97 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A group of women friends and I really like dining at the Purple Cafe in downtown Seattle. The service is great, our food is good, the wine tower in the middle of the dining room is amazing and the vibe is very energetic. We did decide that we shouldn’t come right at noon as the noise level in the dining room is extremely high with the high ceilings and hard floors. At 1:30 when we were about to leave, it was very pleasant! The tomato soup was especially great yesterday. And our waiter was very attentive which we appreciated. 
    Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - SeattleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much Linda and we really appreciate you dining with us. We hope to see you again very soon!

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  7. Diana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Our server, Hailee, was wonderful, friendly and professional. Thanks to the maitre’d for reserving a window table for our birthday celebration. Much appreciated! We love Purple!

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  8. Scott

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I regret to report that we will probably not be returning. The service and attention were very nice, but the food was not up to par for a nice restaurant in our city. In particular the duck entree was poor: only cooked on one side, without the fat being rendered, and very tough to chew. The appetizers were tasty but small for the cost. There was a surcharge added at the end, which seems disingenuous -- if you need to increase the price then items on the menu should reflect that.

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  9. Marci

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Claudia V. was outstanding, It was really, really busy and she remained calm, helpful and cheerful. A delight!

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  10. Michael

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great dinner spot before a show at the 5th Avenue Theater!

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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 5446 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 29 times today
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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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