Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
A two-story wine cathedral in the heart of downtown — 4,000+ bottle tower, broad California-and-the-world list, and a kitchen that holds its own.
Known For
Towering wine wall, by-the-glass depth, and a flexible room that flexes from quick lunch to anniversary dinner.
What to Order
Mac & cheese, cedar plank salmon, charcuterie, the Purple Burger
What to Drink
The wine list — ask for a flight by region; killer cocktail menu after 5
Price Range
$$$
Dress Code
Smart casual
Reservation Tip
Bar seating is walk-in friendly; book the loft for parties of 6+.
From Columbia Tower Club
4 minutes
Hours
M–F 11:30–10 · Sat 4–10 · Sun 4–9
Why Vantage Members Should Care
Best after-work glass-of-wine room downtown. Unmissable for wine-forward dinners.
Who Goes
After-work professionals, wine clubs, first-date crowd, expense-account dinners
Address
1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
How To
How to Dine at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
A step-by-step guide to dining at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar — a Seattle-area restaurant curated by Vantage.
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Decide what you came for
Best after-work glass-of-wine room downtown. Unmissable for wine-forward dinners.
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Make the reservation
Bar seating is walk-in friendly; book the loft for parties of 6+.
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Order the signatures
Order Mac & cheese, cedar plank salmon, charcuterie, the Purple Burger. Pair it with The wine list — ask for a flight by region; killer cocktail menu after 5.
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Show up the right way
Dress code: Smart casual. Head to 1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 in Downtown. From the Columbia Tower Club it is about 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
What is Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
A two-story wine cathedral in the heart of downtown — 4,000+ bottle tower, broad California-and-the-world list, and a kitchen that holds its own.
What should I order at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
Mac & cheese, cedar plank salmon, charcuterie, the Purple Burger
What should I drink at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
The wine list — ask for a flight by region; killer cocktail menu after 5
What are the hours at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
M–F 11:30–10 · Sat 4–10 · Sun 4–9
How much does dinner at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar cost?+
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is in the $$$ price tier and the dress code is smart casual.
What is the dress code at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
Smart casual
How do I get a reservation at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar?+
Bar seating is walk-in friendly; book the loft for parties of 6+.
Is Purple Cafe and Wine Bar near the Columbia Tower Club?+
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is 4 minutes from the Columbia Tower Club at 701 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle.
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