10/10 would recommend. Service was fast and friendly, and food and drink was delicious. Inside was well decorated and had cozy seating.

Stop #1 on my New Bar a Week mission! I ended up here on Valentine's evening with a couple of other guys, which is kinda funny because it's a bit of a date spot and that's, of course, a bit of a date night. But I'm happy to report that our man-date went well and I enjoyed my night at the Sitting Room. First off, the atmosphere. It is immediately clear why this place has a reputation as a date spot. The lighting is dim. Very dim. Romantic dim. Let's-get-naked dim. (That's a thing, right?) And the dim lighting goes very well with the dark wood, vintage decor, and "classy" food. There is a lot of seating, small tables up front, more with benches along the wall, and a handful of tall tables at the back. If this all sounds pretentious, I assure you it's not. It's low-key and intimate but still good for those who just want to hang out in a quiet bar for the evening. My friend got a charcuterie plate with meat and olives. I had a bit of salami, and it was very good. Aside from that, we only had (many) drinks and nothing intricate enough that it requires mention. Our server (Christina, I think) was great and checked on us often even though she had plenty of other tables to manage. The bartender (Phil?) was very nice as well and poured a good drink. Drink prices were moderate but the food seemed slightly pricey if I remember correctly. This is a nice spot and I'm sure I'll find myself back here again. I recommend it if you're in Queen Anne and want a romantic spot for drinks at the end of a good date. Maybe the let's-get-naked lighting will work in your favor. ;) read more

Yes, another 5-star review from me, The Bar Queen. But honestly, I loved this spot. We were headed for a dueling piano bar (I know, I know... but it wasn't my idea!) and luckily got headed off by the snipey host who snippily informed us that (a) they'd lost our reservations and (b) we'd have to fork over $7 a head just to enter the joint, where no doubt we'd've been collectively hoisted up by our pantlegs and shaken until all the money fell out. So we left, and headed to The Sitting Room. And it was just delightful! It's rare that I can sit on stuffed furniture in a bar. I have a neurotic squeamishness about (a) bacteria leaping out of rents in vinyl stools or (b) finding lurking cigarette butts in the cracks between seat and back cushions. BLECH! But neither horrid thing happened here, or would be likely to happen. It's clean, clean, clean, and as inviting as a friend's living room. Our little group settled down in luxury on a couple of love seats and some stuffed easy chairs, and proceeded to get pretty blotto on really terrific cocktails. Their cucumber martini is oooh so good! Fresh, vegetal-yet-sweet, and totally refreshing. A tall cocktail made with limonata and - I dunno - sunshine? - was similarly yummy. We ordered their bruschetta of the day and had our doors blown off. Big slabs of freashly grilled bread were slathered with a wickedly generous pile of goat cheese, then topped with teensy, perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes, halved and tossed with extra virgin olive oil and chopped fresh herbs. I've never had better bruschetta anywhere. Russell's eyes were rolling back into his head with pleasure. (Sorry - I know that's not a pretty visual - but the truth must be told!) Our waitress was delightful - friendly and efficient. The bartenders were smart and funny. And it's strolling distance from home for me! I'll be BAAAAAAAAAACK! read more

I'd been interested in stopping here for Happy Hour since I go to OtB so often. I finally made it out there before seeing The 39 Steps at the Rep (fantastic, go if you haven't). They have a decent wine selection and the HH food is a good mix of appetizers. We had the cheese plate and the pate. The cheese plate was nice with a hard, a blue and a brie-like cheese, apple slices, olives, and almonds. The pate was okay but nothing special. It is the hard pate not the spreadable kind and the liver flavor was a little overwhelmed by the peppercorns. The service was friendly enough without being pushy. I like that they have a few different types of seating: high stools, couch and armchairs, normal tables, and the bar. In the end I wasn't overwhelmed by any of it. In fact, I was kinda underwhelmed but I had high expectations so c'est la vie. I'd go back for HH but probably not at full price. read more

How long have I lived in Seattle and only been here now? This is an excellent drinks spot if you're in the area and need quick fantastic drinks. A group of us popped in because we were hungry and ready to start our Saturday night. We quickly sat ourselves down in the front living room area by the front door and waited for a server to come to our aide, which she did. The food menu isn't anything to write home about. This place is primarily for drinking and it is evident by their food menu. You'll be able to have great urban LQA experience at The Sitting Room! read more

I really liked the ambiance of this place, and our server was super nice. My favorite thing we ordered was the Caprese salad, but everything was quite enjoyable. I really liked the vinaigrette and we used it with the complimentary bread. TIP: $5 off a plate from checking in on Yelp!, which was such a steal deal. My friend and I are addicted to checking-in, so NOT checking in would have been the issue ...and that bumps this place from 4 stars to 4.5 stars in my book. read more

I had some free time before a volunteer photo shoot, so I figured to finally check the sitting room out. What's nice is that it's secluded from the rest of lower Queen Anne also there's free 2 hour street parking in this area. The beauty of this place is that it doesn't attract a lot of attention and you have to be in "the know" to actually walk in. Since I was running solo, I b-lined it to the bar. It's very cozy and there was a mixture of young business professionals and locals enjoying their time. It's unpretentious and has a chill vibe yet warm and friendly to all patrons. The bartender was friendly and was able to share his favorites and what the place was known for. Their happy hour is from 5-7 PM (Sunday - Thursday). I had a glass of their happy hour Pinot Noir and their famous Tartine. I was very impress with their savory bite and am looking forward to try the rest of their full menu someday. read more

It's a good place to chill and to drink cocktails. Nice interior, not crowding and relaxing atmosphere.

This is my home away from home when seeing theatre or dance at On the Boards, PNB, The Rep or anywhere near the Seattle Center. It is one of those neighborhood places that feels so cozy and inviting. The kitchen is not a full kitchen so it is mostly appetizers, great soups and delicious panini specials but perfect for cheap quick eats before a show and a darn good cocktail. Also great for after the show and they always kindly scare up some snack for you even if not still officially serving food. Reading some of the reviews below- I was shocked to see the service not lauded. Set your expectation that you are in a very small place that usually has one person working the floor and relax a bit and you will be very pleased with the welcome atmosphere and unique personable service and not the usual corporate server in a head mic and buzzer on their apron kind of feel. read more

We went here on our last night visiting Seattle for dinner. I ordered the Cesar salad. It was poorly put together and not very tasteful. Definitely not worth $10. The sliders were good though. read more

Came upon this cozy bar walking down from the Kerry Park. Most of the other shops along the street were closed but luckily, not the Sitting Room. It was quite empty when I went in but the low lights made it quite intimate. There were mini candles on each wooden table. There were a nice wine and beer list. I got a cider that was pretty tasteless but it was also some sort of late happy hour so it wasn't too expensive. There are also food options but since I came past dinner time, there was no point to order anything else. read more

This is in my neighborhood so I have to be biased :) I really like this place it's a great place for a date, or for a more intimate setting with friends. They have plenty of seating and on warm days have a few tables outside. Their food is mediocre at best, and their happy hour is really only useful for drinks. I love the sofas they have there where you can sit and lounge for hours over cocktails and beer. read more

Pretty great neighborhood bar. I like the atmosphere, it's the type of bar where you can dress nice but still relax and enjoy yourself. Great top shelf selection, attentive serving staff. The bartenders typically make good versions of all the drinks, with a little room left over for creativity. it's classy, without being pretentious. I found the pours a little lighter than I like, but the ambiance is great and it's become one of my favorite drinking spots on LQA. read more

Pretty nice happy hour and I was impressed after my first visit. Service was good. Food seemed to be of high quality and reasonably priced. They need a fan or something because it gets steamy in there on a hot day. I'd be back for sure. Happy hour goes until 7- which is nice. Lots of other lame happy hours (Peso's for example) near by that don't have booze specials and end early. These guys have Happy Hour figured out. Give it a shot. I think you'll like this place. read more

French cafe style foods, eclectic wines and Abbey and Trappist beers are all what make this one of the best bars in Seattle. During the summer months you can sit outside and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere. Lonely Planet has rated this a must see if you are touring and live and die by these travel books (as I do in addition to yelp). The service has always been outstanding and its a great place to meet with friends, catch up with an old friend, or take a new friend on a date. It has a classy yet comfortable style and because of the way the tables and seats are arrange, it is easy to meet somebody new when you sit down at the sitting room. Oh . . . and they serve Fernet Branca. Woohoo! read more

Nice neighborhood chill spot; great little hideaway HH. Had great servers and drinks, yummy food and met some new friends!

This place is great if you want to venture into lower Queen Anne but avoid the bros. It is tucked away and easy to miss, therefor often times you can enjoy a mellow evening with friends or your sweety while every other establishment is on fire with douchery. The wait staff is very attentive and helpful. Their small plates are delicious and they have a cab that you can get by the carafe that has a nice smooth buttery finish to it that my group and I found very pleasing. The ambiance is lovely. the lighting is warm and cozy. The music is played at an appropriate level and the breeze that flows in from the huge open windows is refreshing. I would love to see these guys offer a full dinner menu. read more

Our first time here before a concert. Would highly recommend, food and cocktails were simply outstanding. Friendly owner and staff. Food pricing was excellent. Kind of a cool, cozy, eclectic atmosphere that we really enjoyed. We'll be back. read more

Not the kind of place I frequent, but!... I always end up here at the tail end of a date where I'm nursing them back to the here and now of sober-land. The server/service has always been nice, and they're surprisingly not put off - though I manage to stay pretty coherent which I'm sure helps. Drinks are good, people are nice. Food, I have no idea. read more

I've been to this place several times over the years, most recently for my birthday shindig, and have always had a wonderful experience! The service and is consistent, the managers check in with you and the bartenders know how to make a solid cocktail! This place does not have a large good menu, but their cheese plates and bourbon mousse dessert are very nosh-worthy. The atmosphere is also nice because it's close to stuff (theaters, Seattle Center, Queen Anne) but set back one block from QA avenue so not nearly as crowded and crazy. Whenever I'm in the area and want to lounge while sipping on wine or a cocktail and actually hold a conversation with friends, I go here. Street parking is limited but there's a paid lot across the street that's cheap in the evenings. read more

Great food and wine in a beautiful, relaxed place. What more can I say? read more

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I love the ambience. Just the general amber tone of the lighting--it's dark and comfy. And it makes me feel like I've been transported back to Europe. Could be London; could be Paris. I take any cool visiting friends here. Their menu is lovely and over the past 4 years has changed a lot. They used to have lovely soups and paninis, now it's very light appetizers, but they are high end and low price. I long for the days when they were in kahoots with the French pastry chef though. Ah well. I could easily give them a 5 but the fact that the staff seems to revel in being SLOW in an attempt to be, what ... more European? No, it just equals inattentive no matter how you analyze it. I do appreciate being left to enjoy my drink/conversation/meal without feeling rushed, but some nights it's just bad behavior. Surely it doesn't cover all the waitstaff, but I've experienced it with three different servers over 4 years so I began to fear it was endemic. Not as if it's keeping me away though. read more

Really wanted to like this place- cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, good spot for a date. But... the cocktails are just not good. I've tried a few different things on separate occassions, but they all missed the mark. Food is also only so-so. Beware of visiting on a warm day, it gets really hot and uncomfortable if you sit anywhere near the kitchen. Too bad, because the atmosphere and concept are great. They just missed on the execution. read more

This place has an awesome happy hour. I like that the happy hour is extended longer than other places. This gives me a chance to enjoy it after work without having to rush there. Great spot for light fare and drinks. read more

Good in theory. Looks great from the outside, nice soothing ambiance upon entry. Nice enough service - I prefer those behind the bar. Great date place. Wine is aiight - not a grocery store, astute in spurts. But as a wine drinker, I don't got there for the wine. Cocktail selection will pique your interest if you give the menu a moment. Just feels kind of sullied, sometimes. Can't really shake that. read more

If you are like me and want to avoid the herpe-triangle bar scene of Queen Anne, then Sitting Room is the place to visit. This dim lit bar is classy yet relaxed. The food is good and so are the drinks. The servers are professional and kind. There are times the wait can be tad bit long but I only mention this for the Turds who have no patience, are drunk, and should head back to Ozzies (No offense Ozzie - there is time and place for you). This is a great place to take a loved one, friends, GF/ BF and just hang with some good people. A place to relax not hook-up. Wheelchair Friendly :) read more

The wife and decided to take a stroll on over to the sitting Room in Queen Anne. We were met prompt service, and seated rather quickly. The food was spot on, and drinks made to perfection. I had the ultimate munchwrap and wife ordered some tacos. Food was delivered promptly and drinks delivered just as quick. For dessert we ordered two S'mores churros (they come with three a piece had we known that we would have ordered one, they're 8$ and we assumed at that price it'd be one maybe two-FYI) the dessert was phenomenal! 10/10 would visit again!! read more

European style lounge and food. They serve Assietes, which are appetizers you can share between two people. They have a late happy hour from 11-close. Their cheese platter is the best in Seattle, and I would also recommend the Tartine. I was very impressed with this restaurant. Good signature cocktails as well! Also, very casual and a good place to hang out with friends. read more

This place is just a few blocks from our apartment and I pass it everyday. It looks so nice and inviting and like its the perfect kind of Parisian care/bar that I want to make a regular hangout. It's gorgeous. I've been there a few times now, different times of the evening and different days and I am sadly underwhelmed. Our first visit at happy hour was really nice. The food was good and the drinks were well made. The second time, the menu hadn't changed and the service was entirely slow and not friendly. The third, the menu was still the same (over the period of a few months) and the place was dead empty. Now that we've been in the area over a year, it's disappointing every time I look in and see how perfect and comfortable the place looks, and how sad and same the menu looks. Plus, the owner is always there, hovering over his staff and grimacing at, well everything. It's a cute place that, sadly, needs some love and energy put into it to fully deliver. read more

I like it here, they make good cocktails and the location is fun. Nice atmosphere. It's too loud. If they would invest a bit in lowering the noise that reverberates off all the cement and wooden tables, I'd give them more stars for sure! Until then, I only occasionally go on slow nights. Shouting is the pits. read more

Beware, the clock is set 15 minutes ahead and they will use it to trick you out of happy hour prices. Good atmosphere and decent food, but I don't appreciate misleading service. read more

This place is definitely OK, but I wouldn't go far enough to say that I'm a fan. My husband and I ended here around 8pm on a Thursday evening and found the place fairly crowded, which I assume was a leftover crowd from their Happy Hour that ended at 7. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and provided fast service. Drinks: *A pomegranate Cosmo for me, which might be a boring choice but it was what I wanted. I thought it was tasty and not too sweet. Would order again. *A Queen Anne (Maker's Mark, Port, Sweet Vermouth, & Dry Vermouth) for him, which he thought was OK but wouldn't necessarily order again. Food was the biggest disappointment, but maybe we ordered the wrong thing. We ordered the smoked salmon. No complaints with the actual salmon, but I didn't love that the bread is came with was cold and soft. I guess I was expecting it to be grilled or toasted or something to give it a contrasting texture to the salmon. The dish was just meh. We also ordered the olives, which we enjoyed but it's hard to go wrong with a ramekin of olives. I did love the dimmed lights, eclectic decor and the general atmosphere. The staff seemed decent as well. read more

I like this place quite a bit. It's usually pretty crowded, I don't normally like that but once you're seated it doesn't feel crowded. It's a good atmosphere, a nice level of darkness, the music's usually not my thing but really not many bars are going to do my thing so I don't expect that. The music's never been overbearing so it's not a problem. Service has always been friendly and attentive, great service actually. They have a list of pretty good cocktails, I think they could switch it up a bit now and then but we've always been happy with our drinks. I know I've gotten food here and liked it, but unfortunately I can't remember what it was. The chocolate mousse is fairly awesome, though. I've never seen anyone there wearing a white baseball cap on backwards coupled with a button-up shirt, and I always consider that a good sign. One thing to note, it can get pretty loud sometimes, we've never noticed it too much while sitting there, but if you're looking for someplace quiet and intimate, this is not it. read more

Based on one experience, probably the best bar in the neighborhood (unless you are looking for a dive; this one approaches foofy, but without any hint of being pretentious), even if drink consistency was spotty throughout the night. It wasn't very busy when we were there, so it served as a good nightcap spot. Dimmed lights and candles. Good vibe all around: the bar itself had a rail of locals (it seemed), a bookworm was comfy on one of the sofas, and a smattering of other folk all seemed to be in a good mood. Our server was super nice and gave good drink recommendations. Potential date-spot. A very good first impression and here's looking forward to a return visit. read more

Me and my aunt went there this summer, it's her favourite neighbourhood bar. I had the pomegranate cosmo and a Bitter B. The cosmo was very good, but I'm not a fan of cosmopolitans, so I just moved on. Not a slight on the quality, which was very high, just personal opinion. The Bitter B was fantastic; Bourbon with bitters and orange. So complex and tasty, something I could sit down and sip on. While we sipped our drinks we got the special bruschetta, which at the time was watermelon, feta cheese, and mint, over a carrot puree. Super tasty! Loved it! We also ordered the sautéed dates. Like caramel. SO GOOD! The best thing that happened was the owner came over and asked us how everything was.That was a piece that really struck me. Love this place, good atmosphere, good drinks and tasty food! read more

I think this place is certainly cute. The mixed drinks are tasty. The food is just average. I think you can for sure get something better for your money at a few local establishments. This is a great start or finish to your night drink wise. read more

A favorite place on Queen Anne. The place is chill, the cocktails are delish, and did so mention the food? Positively addictive. Staff are spectacular too, rounding out the package of a great gathering spot. read more

I've passed this gem 100 times on my way home from work and didn't stop in until tonight with my roommate. Amazing atmosphere, friendly/helpful service, and tasty food. Well priced, good happy hour. All around I'm a fan (even helped me find a good gluten free meal). More then anything though I really like the cozy atmosphere. Definitely a great post work watering hole to catch your breath or prefect place to bring a date for a romantic conversation. read more

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I enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere for lounging and very cozy. Drink offerings were great. Service was good. The live music did get loud in the front portion of the place - which made it difficult to chat with my friend (we moved to the back). read more

The Sitting Room has style and warmth, and it's just around the corner from home. Weeknights are especially good for enjoying the joint's atmosphere and the conversation of your companion. There's a server I take a shine to because she reminds me of my sister in previous incarnations. She sealed her high rank among servers with her handling of a weekend bartender situation recently. Dude poured my third glass of wine very...well, the damn glass was one-third full! I brought it up to her at the bar, she immediately understood, rolled her eyes and said, "Excuse him," and brought me back a proper quantity. The same server also fixed us a cheese plate on a different occasion when we wanted one after the kitchen was closed. I've always been happy with the cocktails and prices are fair enough. Also, incidentally, The Sitting Room was the site of the first date that led to me moving to Queen Anne. It's a winner! read more