Seattle's Best Martini

USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis.

Reviews:

• “Morton’s fails miserably at keeping resv’s They ask for 15 min but relay on 30 min or better to market DRINKS!”
• “UPDATE YOUR DECOR! Ambiance needs help!”
• “Very disappointed "
• “excellent steak, unique & romantic ambience”
• “good steak”

Tips: Rare means rare: If you don’t want a cool, red center, move to medium.

Morton’s – The Steakhouse or email Morton’s – The Steakhouse

The young, hip and single gather for a ’50s cocktail culture with ’90s attitude.

Reviews:

• “Best Cocktails I’ve had "
• “Don’t miss the Spa-Tini”
• “Great location for after work drinks but not worth recommending to friends”
• “Worst service imaginable.”
• “Overrated”

Tips: Their martini recipe book sells for $20—with luscious pictures and signature recipes, it’s a great gift idea.

Tini Bigs Lounge

The diner that time forgot has been serving up square meals to neighborhood regulars since 1965.

Reviews:

• “Highly over rated…below average food”
• “I love this place — reasonably priced, but excellent beef”
• “One of the best hamburgers in Seattle? I don’t think so”
• “Excellent”
• “Nice Staff!!!”

Tips: Kids enjoy their own menu, a toy box filled with goodies and crayons and paper tableside.

Wedgwood Broiler

The martini culture thrives at this hip club under the streets of Pioneer Square.

Reviews:

• " Best Martinis Ever!!!"
• “Best martinis ever!!! "
• “Best Place to Book a Birthday Party”
• “top of the line”
• “Snowboarder bar? WTF?”

Tips: DJs in a variety of genres spin nightly; call ahead or check local listings to get a better sense of the nights’ vibe.

Marcus’ Martini Heaven or email Marcus’ Martini Heaven

Intimate tables, pink lighting and a subterranean setting create a shabby-chic speakeasy feel at Seattle’s first can-can club.

Reviews:

• “Great Performers”
• “Always a good time! Perfect for a bachelorette party!”
• “Perfect for Bachelorette Parties”
• “Good Show???”
• “Interesting evening out”

Tips: After 10pm, a cover might apply some nights depending on the entertainment.

Can Can

A trendy, with-it crowd flocks to this mod Belltown bistro for fresh cocktails, sassy food and a Monday movie night.

Reviews:

• “Positively Spectacular Dinner & Martinis”
• “Positively the BEST STEAK I’ve Had In Seattle!”
• “Great New Year’s Eve Dinner Party!”
• “Great Food, Great Drink…This is a hot spot on the weekends!”
• “Positively Great Dinner this weekend!”

Tips: Head to “Dinner and a Movie” on Mondays at 8pm, where a new DVD release is screened and paired with a $25 three-course dinner.

The Apartment Bistro

For more than 50 years, this upscale Seattle legend has been pampering locals with inventive Northwest cuisine and flawless service.

Reviews:

• “5 star restaurant and the KIDS loved it”
• “We want to move in!”
• “One of the best”
• “DOWNRIGHT RUDE….”
• “Outstanding.”

Tips: Canlis offers a souffle, chocolate lava cake and a shortcake that must be ordered in advance. But don’t worry, there’s a list of sorbets and other desserts that can wait until later.

Canlis Restaurant

A second home to Seattle’s power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

Reviews:

• “Excellent! Excellent!”
• “Don’t be impressed. (you’ll be sorry and you’ll pay for it!!)”
• “Go to the bar and get the steak appetizers and skip the dining room”
• “OUTSTANDING FOOD- ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST STEAKHOUSES”
• “Average as usual. "

Tips: Make use of the $7 valet every night after 5pm. For weekday lunches, validation is available for garages at Second and Cherry and the alley west of Second at Marion.

Metropolitan Grill

Sweet, fresh drinks—with names like the “Metrosexual”—match the 20-something crowd who pack this trendy Belltown bar.

Reviews:

• “Music, yeah! People, yuck!”
• “Worst Service Ever”
• “Ruined my New Years Eve”
• “Best place to come if you don’t want a Seattle club”
• “Best music and people”

Tips: Happy hour (7pm to 10pm) offers half price off food and select drinks. Plus, the place is relatively empty and calm during those hours, without the pressure to look absolutely fabulous.

See Sound Lounge

This classic hotel bar will make you feel like a star of the silver screen—without the paparazzi.

Reviews:

• “Best martinis in town”
• “Classy place to grab a leisurely bite.”
• “Cocktails with Class”
• “Ahhhh…My Happy Place :)”
• “Hidden martini paradise.”

Tips: There is an ATM machine for Wells Fargo customers located directly across the street.

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