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Black Bottle

Item: Black Bottle
Author: Corinne Whiting

Type: Bar

10Best Says

Black Bottle boasts a "full bar and hard-working wines," complemented by "unfussy, rustic food to be shared." Upscale, contemporary digs and an interesting variety of wines, beers and cocktails give this bar (in Belltown) an instant appeal. The adults-only wine bar has a wonderful menu (from 4 p.m. until midnight), offering choices from grilled lamb and sumac hummus, to roasted tomato and spinach flatbread, ceviche, bacon-wrapped scallops, pork belly and kimchi plus Southern dishes like crispy fried chicken and collard greem. Shared plates are encouraged! Take out is available, and this venue opens its patio, when the weather is warm enough.

Address:

2600 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-1500

Hours:

Daily 4pm-2am

Website:

blackbottleseattle.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert

Wine Bars: "Take out is available, and this venue opens its patio, when the weather is right!"

Best for Wine Bars Because: Sleek Black Bottle in Belltown boasts a "full bar and hard-working wines," complemented by "unfussy, rustic food to be shared."

Main Menu
- Meat
  
  Crispy Fried Chicken And Collard Greens
  
  ($8.00)
  
  House-smoked Wild Boar Ribs
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Lamb Meatballs And Sumac Hummus
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Local Sausages Beer Mustard Braised
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Chicken Laab Gai
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Cumin Pork Tenderloin And Frisée
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Natural Hanger Steak
  
  and daikon / shiso ($12.00)
  
  Malbec Demi-glazed Oxtail
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Masala Chicken Drums
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Pork Belly And Kimchi
  
  ($12.00)
- Seafood
  Kushi Oyster On The Half Shell
  Each: $2.00
  
  1/2 Doz: $9.00
  Bacon Lemon Scallops
  
  frizzled kale ($13.00)
  
  Ceviche And Hand Made Tortillas
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Crispy Squid
  
  with salt, szechuan pepper ($9.00)
  
  Seven Spice Shrimp
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Spice-seared Sashimi Yellowfin Tuna
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Steamed Clams
  
  in white wine broth or marseilles-style ($13.00)
  
  Grilled Octopus And Fava Beans Cilantro Pesto Salad
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Seared Tropical Ono
  
  with spicy winter greens roasted grapes ($12.00)
- Veggies
  
  Green Beans And Tofu
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Roasted Tomato Caprese
  
  with fresh oregano ($8.00)
  
  Gruyere Emmentaler Beet Gratin
  
  with mache / rocket ($11.00)
  
  Roasted Vegetables Verjus
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Potatoes And Cauliflower Curried
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Braised Artichoke Heart And Greens
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Portobello Grilled And Butter Bean Salad
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Broccoli Blasted
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Wilted Baby Kale
  
  and spinach pancetta goat cheese hazelnuts ($11.00)
- Flatbread
  
  Fresh Arugula Fresh Tomato Basil Pesto
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Brie Leek French-country Pesto
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Prosciutto And Bechamel
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Smoked Chicken And Sun-dried Cherries
  
  ($9.00)
- Also
  
  Spanish Fried Olives
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Fried Tofu And House Made Peanut Sauce
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Prosciutto And Potato Wheels
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Date Pepper Mushroom
  
  sauté on grilled greek cheese ($10.00)
  
  Side Of Flatbread
  
  ($2.00)
- Sweets
  
  Peach / Blueberry Kettle Tart
  
  with fresh cream ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Cake And Vanilla Gelato
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Lemon Curd Ricotta Cake Lavender Crust
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cacao Nib Mousse Torte And Chili Pistachio Brittle
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Basil Gelato
  
  with ginger snaps gluten free ($7.00)
  
  Sorbetto Of The Night
  
  ($5.00)

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