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 freshest, local ingredients that change with the seasons.
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.
"Waiter told us the "specials," but never said it was twice the price of all other entrees. My "special" was way overpriced. I didn't feel too "special.""
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Late night dinner at Purple Cafe while spending a weekend in Seattle with my hubby. From the hostess to the server, everyone was friendly, knowledgable and made us feel "at home." The Gorgonzola stuffed Dates and Grilled asparagus were delish but my fav entree was the Pork Porterhouse! Soooo yummy. Ended the meal with Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding and freshly pressed coffee! All In All....a real gem!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, hot spot
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"I have been to Purple many times. This is the first time that the services was slow. It seemed like they didn't have enough staff working. The food was really good but they messed up my order. I have allergies that I told the waitress about, but she didn't put the order in correctly. So I had to wait for my sandwich to be remade. I would still reccomend Purple and will still continue to do there."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch
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"met a colleague for lunch at Purple - she newly here from DC-area. She was mighty impressed! And then (since portions are generous), when I was having my leftovers for lunch the next day, received several comments on how good the food looked."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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"I took my mom there for mother's day and it went great! The only problem was getting the attention of the waiters. I had to practically stand in their way to get one of them to stop. By the way order a cup of Earl gray, it was fabulous!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I've been to Purple Cafe in Seattle 2 other times, but never had the awesome experience we did this time around all thanks to CT, the wine captain. His passion for wines and food parings, it made our dining experience that much better, his service was excellent! He even took the time to write down all the wines that were my favorites so I can remember them for next time! As usual the Lobster Mac and Cheese has never disappointed with big chucks of lobster meat. The beef tartare was not quite what I had expected, was a bit disappointed, maybe too much aioli & an overpowering pickled vinegar taste that took away from the beef. But CT's recommendation for the spicy prawns to go with the Riesling was great! I'll be back for sure!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Service slow, waited a long time between applies and meal with only water. Some of the food was bland and wait times long. Did not live up to it's reputation."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Had about the best Pastrami sandwich I have ever had for lunch this week. Out of town business guest was very impressed, and took several of the salted caramels home for his wife as well. Keep it up!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, great for lunch
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"Purple cafe delivered on attentive service, creative and tasty food and great location for downtown after dinner activity like attending the Fifth Avenue Theater. The seating is very close which is a little distracting. The wait staff is very busy so don't expect frequent check in during the meal. Nice place to people watch, particularly during holiday, prom or wedding seasons. Definitely make a reservation, it will make a big difference in the reception from the hostess."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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"Haven't written a review before but this was truly a poor experience.
The three of us had been to the Purple before and were looking forward to it before the show at Triple Door for my wife's BD. The service was horrible (Rebecca barely acknowledged us through out the meal). The food was poor - couldn't finish the tomato soup and the prawns were "fishy" tasting (only ate two of them). Server never asked how the food was and when we told her she just shrugged.
Basically threw down the BD chocolates and left - never acknowledged my wife's BD or engaged us at all. Not sure what we did to her or if she just hates her job but it ruined the whole experience.
We won't be back."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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"Went there before a Sunday evening performance at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Had a wonderful experience and would definitely go again. Only complaint was the size of the portions...a bit on the small side for the price. Very accommodating staff."
Dined on 4/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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"A good friend and I really enjoyed having lunch at the Purple Café recently. The Halibut special was exceptional. The service was beyond our expectations- extraordinary! The atmosphere very pleasant."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Once seated our waiter was quite attentive and very knowledgable of the menu. Although he didn’t know the wine list, he quickly brought over another staff member who was quite familiar with the wine and recommended an excellent Malbec. Our food was served warm, displayed beautifully and a personal recommendation would be the crab cake appetizer. Delicious! The only drawback is the waiting area. There is no place to wait for your table and guest must stand outside or in the isle near other guests tables. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We were treated so wonderfully, and it was very much appreciated. Everyone took the time to wish my mom Happy Birthday and to thank me for my last review. We felt special and that is always nice! Thank you so much for another fabulous evening at Purple!!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We had great expectations of a memorable dining experience before this meal. They were quickly erased as we waited 15 minutes for a waitress to appear. The menu choices were varied, however, the idea of an 18 dollar burger did not seem right. We ordered the Tuna tartar as an appetizer and were pleased. We then decided to order a pizza and a full sized salad and split them between us. The pizza description was very misleading, the sausage was described as spicy, but was in fact bland and appeared on the pizza as tiny crumbles. The confit potatoes were mushy and didn't go well on a pizza with a "soft" crust. The salad was pretty good however. This is NOT someplace we would ever return to."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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"The menu did not have enough options for dinner. Their selection was more like a lunch menu with lots of appetizers. My daughter and I split a BLT and salad. My husband had a veggie pasta dish which was bland in color. It just had a few veggies and all were green. My son-in-law had a hambuger. I would go for lunch, or happy hour, but not if I wanted to have a nice dinner.
Also their chairs are too high off the ground so I could not get my feet to touch the floor for support. I noticed other people were swinging their feet off the ground too. Sitting in this position for two hours made my back hurt and cut the circulation in my legs."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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"Although Purple can be noisy, we were commenting that we still had not problem hearing each other in conversation. Maybe it's the high ceiling that gives all that noise a place to go. Purple is our "go to" place before an evening at the 5th and this was another highly enjoyable evening. The service is always good but seemed even more attentive this time. Thanks!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
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"It may have just been an off day for our waiter. My bill came to 40.26 or something along those lines. I paid $60 cash. He returned with one $20 and told me that he covered the $.26, and didn't have change. Um.... how do you expect to get a tip if you give back a $20 bill. So my friend ended up having to cover my tip as well. Please advise your wait staff that if they want a tip--they need to go to another cash register to get change. Simple. And on another note, we ordered vodka/soda w/ lemon, they came every time with lime--it's those details that make us not want to return anytime soon."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2010
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"Elegant, hip, contemporary atmosphere....great architecture.... enormous wine list....courteous helpful staff.... I've eaten there several times and every item on the menu is delicious and artfully prepared. Good for romantic meal, happy hour, or with a group....go there, you won't be disappointed,"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"If you love wine and cheese - this is the place to go! They have a large wine list and will pair with "cheese flights." The food is great too! I would recommend hanging out in the up stairs area at the open bar. They will serve you cheese right in front of you! Great for couples and large groups."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"On one of our many return trips, Chris our server outdid himself yet again. The food is fabulous the wine list is superb but topping it all off is service and the care and the fun we have with Chris our server thanks again"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We were still enjoying our coffee that we ordered after finishing our lunch, but our server had to interrupt our conversation by keeping on checking if we were ready to pay the bill. He came by our table at least twice to turn the bill that I put face down. "Whenever you are ready" was what he said, but his action didn't really mean that way."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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"Awesome food, awesome service. Really loved the "flight" options for wine - great way to taste and experience new wines. Very impressed, will definitely go back again whenever I am in Seattle."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I loved that they had short pours of their wines, and the ability to buy a "wine flight" to taste 3 or 4 different wines. The Brussels Sprouts are remarkably good! My teenaged daughters enjoyed it as much as I did, as the food was good and there were some accessible items on the menu."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic
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"Wow...what a great experience! My husband and I had a date night out and it couldn't have been better. The front desk and wait staff went to great lengths to make sure our dinner was an enjoyable event, but made sure we were off to a concert on time without feeling rushed. The staff is clearly educated on the details of the wine list and helpful with deciding which wines pair best with the combination of plates ordered. I had a wine flight of 4 that stood on it's own, yet did not over power the food. Both my husband and I ordered the filet mignon and they were cooked perfectly, med-rare. The squash puree was a smart counterpoint to the saltiness in the seasoning of the beef. I couldn't choose between the deserts...so I ordered 2!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"First time to Purple Cafe and Wine Bar. It was unanimous, great place, great food and great server. It is definitely on our list of places to return and tell others about."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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