Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

Name: Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle
Address: 1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 829-2280
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (5442)

$31 to $50

American

1225 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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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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

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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."

5,442 Reviews

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Martin VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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.
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Linda VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington97 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
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 3 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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Diana VIP
San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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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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Carla
California Central Coast11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and amazing staff! We really enjoyed this place. Staff was so kind! It's loud but it's a great place to connect with friends and share some wine!
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Caroline
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were recently visiting Seattle and wanted to try something local and on the nicer side - Purple was the perfect choice! Very cool atmosphere, great service, and tasty menu! Great place for date night or dinner with friends/family!
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - SeattleResponded 3 days ago
Caroline, thank you so much for giving us a chance and thank you for writing such wonderful words! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again.
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Gwen K
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service - a little slow at peak times - interesting menu. Had the fried chicken pasta and it was - a piece of fried chicken on pasta! But the sauce was wonderful and it tasted good. Try a duo or block of wine (2 glasses). Perfect place for 2 friends to relax.
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Tony VIP
San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprising experience, the drinks were strong, the pastas were tasty, the service was great and the atmosphere was conducive to a great time!
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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 5442 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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/

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

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