Small Plates
Small Plates
Lioness
Lioness is a small but mighty wine bar in Phinney Ridge that excels at spritzes, Italian small plates, and fostering date night potential.
La Dive
La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, boozy slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.
Issian Stone Grill
Issian in Wallingford should be on your Japanese food shortlist—they serve excellent kushiyaki, sushi, fried snacks, and rice bowls.
Kamp
Kamp is a fun restaurant with Caribbean and Jamaican influences in Madison Park. Expect excellent small plates, soft serve, and an entire section of the menu devoted to mocktails.
Persephone
Persephone is a wonderful Columbia City bar that serves amari and snacks. Pop in while you wait for a table at La Medusa next door—or better yet, make this Italian spot your destination to begin with.
Maripili Tapas Bar
Maripili is a Spanish spot on Capitol Hill that serves excellent tapas in a space perfect for dates, small groups, and solo eating.
Homer
Homer is a Mediterranean restaurant in Beacon Hill that serves vegetable-focused plates and soft serve.
Deep Dive
Deep Dive is an underwater-themed bar in South Lake Union that has excellent cocktails and fancy small plates.
Shaker And Spear
Besides being in a highly attractive space, Shaker + Spear also has excellent seafood. It’s a great spot for a nicer group dinner in Belltown.
Plenty Of Clouds
Plenty Of Clouds is a Sichuan restaurant in Capitol Hill that has a full bar and serves excellent dumplings.
Rupee Bar
Rupee Bar is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Ballard that serves excellent Sri Lankan and Indian small plates.
Ciudad
Head to Ciudad, a Middle Eastern spot in Georgetown, for a solid mezze and grilled meat dinner that won’t be too expensive.
The Commons
The Commons is a cocktail bar, espresso cafe, and bakery, and also serves great comfort food.
L’Oursin
L’Oursin is a French restaurant in the Central District that serves natural wine and a great burger that you can only get at the bar on Mondays.
The Harvest Vine
The Harvest Vine is a Spanish restaurant in Madison Valley that specializes in tapas and will work very well for your next date or group dinner.
Olmstead
Olmstead is an American restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves small plates, sandwiches, and creative cocktails.
The Cozy Nut Tavern
The Cozy Nut Tavern is a quiet bar in Greenwood that serves charcuterie and nuts with their beer.
Momosan
Momosan is a Japanese restaurant in the International District that specializes in ramen and small plates.
