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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle, Seattle, WA

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle

4.6
4.6
5414 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • 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.

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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/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (206) 829-2280
  • 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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What 5,414 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    American

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle offers an inviting atmosphere with a striking wine tower and a vast selection of wines. Guests rave about the "amazing wine selection," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and "delicious" dishes like baked brie and gorgonzola stuffed dates. Perfect for a date night or gathering with friends.

5,414 Reviews

  1. Connie

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best meal we had in Seattle. Food was amazing and loved that for the suggested wines you could just get half a glass. We did a half glasses with the appetizer then full glasses with dinner

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  2. Scotty

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible wine selection and great pairings with the meals.

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  3. Scott

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team and food were perfect for lunch with a colleague and friend. We enjoy the friendliness of the staff (Claudia was great!), food was tasty (grilled cheese, soup and salad 1 yummy!) and ambience. So glad Purple has been around 20 years and going strong!

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  4. John

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual it was excellent. However it could have been warmer in there. Had to wear my coat the entire meal.

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  5. Kelly

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly, and attentive service with delicious food. Sat upstairs and it felt a little more quiet compared to previous times when seated downstairs. Will definitely be back!

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  6. jordan

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time at Purple Cafe! Great service,wine and food!

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  7. Marcus

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere; a perfect prelude to our matinee at the Paramount but even closer to the 5th Ave Theater. Consider it for a pre- or post-function

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  8. John

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Lunch prices were shockingly high and it was very cold, we all kept our jackets on the whole time

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  9. Vicki

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food prices are very high, they no longer have the wine flights

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  10. Dennis

    VIP

    Orange County

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here with a group of six. This was my first time here. Food was pretty good, everyone pretty happy with their entrees. Service fell short. Server not very attentive. She didn’t seem to want to be there and it impacted dining experience.

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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 4.6 stars by 5414 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (206) 829-2280

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