The cocktails are superb! The bartender was epic in her knowledge of ingredients. The space is very cool as well, and this should be a stop when in the area. read more

Great cocktails, great food, great owners. Price is a bit high on drinks, but paying for quality. Top spot in Seattle

It is located about a block off of Mercer St. In lower Queen Anne. The ambience is ok, but I have to give 4 stars for the service as well as the drinks. They are not cheap but you get what you pay for. I only had two dirty martinis (vodka and special bartender recommended gin base) and it almost knocked me off of my feet. They were strong and delicious. The service wise, friendly waitress and also the manager stopped by to check up on us. It was refreshing to see the manager come around just to say hello. Will be back for drinks!! read more

our son lives close by so we walked over to have a drink & appetizers before our dinner at Toulouse. The chips, guac, tostada & drinks were excellen! Ambience is cozy, waitstaff were attentive & friendly. This place is definitely a neighborhood gem! read more

I've been to this place 2-3 times now and I like the chill vibe and the fact that it's lesser known. The owner and staff is friendly, the bar tender is great and accommodating and the drinks are super. They also have a wide menu ranging from cocktails to wine to the usuals. The only time I ate food (tostadas), it was surprisingly good too! My only pain point (and the reason for one star less) is the price. For a place that's not *supposed* to be fancy, we ended up paying $150+tax and tip for 5 drinks and 2 tostadas. P.S. the place is dog friendly too! :) read more

Oh, Sitting Room, I have no clue how I work next to you and don't find myself visiting you Every. Single. Day. Probably better on my wallet, eh? I enjoy their happy hour and their menu in general. Drink-wise, I'm a little lazy here. I just go for a glass of the house red. On my last visit, my friend had a few well drinks that she rather enjoyed as well. The Much More Dangerous thing for me here is the food. Specifically the European-Style Smoked Salmon and the Pasta with Pesto Béchamel. The pasta was perfect, and even the capers seemed to be JUST the right texture and flavor to go with the salmon! There's some part of me that wants to go in there and order those things again and again and again. So, uh.. yeah. I'm quite fond of The Sitting Room because it's a good place to catch up with a friend, perhaps have a date, gather with a small group, or enjoy pre-Intiman (Theater) drinks and food. I really should give into temptation more often, and enjoy more happy hours there. What do you think? read more

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3 starts for the food and service... 4 stars for the drinks. Food over priced, for really small plates ... hummus size was a joke... although not bad hummus... $6 for 15 olives.. we counted. And yes, some of them were big... the place is nice, divers cocktails if u r into this, service friendly but slow... took 20 min until we got our order taken, group of 4. And then, drinks were served one by one by one... not all together I mean. read more

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Great service and wonderful creative drinks. The food was also very delicious! The prices weren't so bad either! Definitely enjoyed the choice of outdoor seating and indoor seating. The place is following Covid guidelines and would love to go back! Thank you for the wonderful service! read more

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Loved the ambience, loved the food, loved the service. We ordered chips with guac and salsa, crunchy wraps, street tacos, churro and cocktails. Everything was amazing. Crunchy wraps were perfectly made, thoroughly enjoyed them. Not too heavy. Churros were light and yum. Salsa that came with the chips was the best salsa I have had. I really liked the impossible taco. Also do try the 'Midnight in Paris' cocktail. It has a fizz and very tasty. Definitely coming back. Thank you! read more

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Great tacos (potato chorizo) and an awesome crunch wrap! Cozy and romantic atmosphere. Very good drinks too. Highly recommend.

Found the spot from a sign on the street corner that said happy hour was from 5-7pm. When we showed up we were told that there signs were wrong and that the happy hour ended at 6pm. The server told us sorry there is nothing they can do. We ended up leaving without ordering. Would have stayed but felt tricked by the sign. read more

Stopped in this afternoon to sit outside and enjoy a Friday afternoon drink. Super friendly staff! We had La Bodega and Midnight in Paris. Highly recommend the both of them- really good drinks. read more

I loved this place! A gem so close to Kerry Park. We were able to enjoy a few drinks and take a 5 min walk up to the park for sunset ** review for happy hour only PROS: * INCREDIBLE CHECKIN OFFER!!! $5 off a full price entree (a friend and I split a sandwich -- stand-out delicious) * aesthetic interior. lots of seating options, from cozy couches, to bar seating to tables -- plenty of room in the house * tons of drink options for happy hour, plenty under $10 * food options were great for happy hour, too! * large menu CONS: * happy hour wise, I wish there were more food options (but that's the foodie in me) * kinda dark in there if that's not your vibe lol OVERALL: I am so happy we stumbled (literally and figuratively) upon this place for happy hour. I can't wait to come back! read more

Called to see if this was open on New Years Day and phone message did not indicate it was closed for the holiday (hours are incorrect as phone message says it opens at 5pm while Yelp says 4pm). Brought large party and it was closed. Common courtesy goes a long way. read more

Earl Grey Whiskey Cocktail... need I say more? You can really taste the tea in that cocktail and it's DELICIOUS. Such a great blend, and the whiskey goes down so smoothly. Will probably order this drink whenever I come back here. Also, the yelp offer for $5 off any plate is so good! I tried the salmon bruschetta and that was great -- they definitely don't skimp on the salmon! read more

Went there for dinner and realized lot of food photos on yelp are outdated. We're vegetarians, so there were very limited options. Cocktails were brilliant. 5 * for service and ambience. 5 * for cocktails 2 * for food. read more

Gem of a little place. Great selection of unique craft cocktails, love the ambiance and great neighborhood location hidden off Roy in lower Queen Anne next to the Seattle Center. read more

This is a fantastic place. It is an upscale, unpretentious and comfortable spot. The owner is pleasant and can be seen working just as hard as the staff. Jamie is a whole bunch of fun. Steve is so welcoming that make you feel like an old friend. Nathan knows his stuff and will give you valuable information. Brice is friendly and entertaining addition. I hate to say it, because I want to be selfish and keep it a secret, but it is a excellent place for locals. Very few places like this in still in Seattle. read more

Had an amazing time here mainly because of the service. Our server was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We came during happy hour to try the truffle almonds, cheese board, charcuterie board, and sliders which were all tasty. I love the darkly lit ambiance too. This place is definitely one of the highlights from our Seattle trip. read more

I can't wait to come back to the Sitting Room. My friends have been raving about this place for months so I was excited to finally try it last week--and I was not disappointed. Fortunately I had an experienced patron with me, so everyone can benefit from her ordering wisdom. First, the tartine--it was a tender baguette topped with a sweet spread (plum? geeze, I need to start taking notes...), tangy gorgonzola, prosciutto and lightly toasted. It was delicious and is a must-order. We had a very tasty bruschetta which I believe had carmelized onions and chevre. Next up was the cheese plate. I'm not exactly a cheese snob, but I enjoyed two of the three selections (I'm not a fan of dry, musty sheep cheeses). The portion size doesn't compare to what you'd get in France, but it was above average for Seattle. We also had a selection of olives and some very tasty roasted almonds. The cocktails were top-notch. My manhattan was perfect and came with the twist I requested. They don't have a margarita special, but the bartender made an excellent one nonetheless. My friend enjoyed their great happy hour deal on glasses of wine. Our server Doug was very friendly and helpful. All around a great experience and one I'm eager to repeat. read more

We came here for dinner before going to see The Eagles at Climate Pledge. What a fantastic little restaurant!! We were seated at a love seat tucked into the front window. The height of coffee table was perfect for relaxing as well as eating from. My husband had a wrap with chicken and I had vegetarian street tacos. We don't drink alcohol and they had great tasting unique beverages for us which is a nice treat. Service was excellent, very friendly and helpful and efficient. We never felt rushed and really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

Cozy and quaint bar/restaurant in the more low-key part of lower Queen Anne. I really enjoyed happy hour here. Service was attentive and the deals were fabulous. Ordered a $4 gin and tonic and shared a cheese plate and tapenade with my friend. Not a huge fan of olives in general, but the tapenade was good. Everything was filling and enough to call it good for dinner. We ordered more bread to munch on as well. This would be a great place for friends to catch up or even a first date! read more

Happy Hour! One of the fewer places that I found that have happy hour open til 7PM (most close around 6PM) Pâté au Poivre Noir ($7) - 5/5. Pork and chicken pate served with baby pickles, mustard and onions. Absolutely delicious and one of the better pates that I've had :] Tapenade & Croccantini ($4.50) - 4/5. Absolutely delicious if you love olives, it's basically a bunch of olives, herbs and garlic run through a food processor. Spread on a rosemary cracker - yums. Tartine ($7) - 3/5. Opted for the bleu cheese, fig preserves and prosciutto and it was delicious! The only downside was that the baguette was cut very thick (I'm used to thinner slices) and the proiscuitto was not spread across all the bread. Regardless, still delicious, just missing a bit on the presentation. read more

Tucked away off the main drag (Mercer), The Sitting Room provides a nice neighborhood place to unwind with a glass of wine and light snacks. Inside, the lighting is dimmed and the ambiance warm. During the summer they open up the front and offer a small number of outdoor tables. Service is hit or miss and sometimes can be slow or a bit aloof. Food is decent. The tartine with prosciutto is one of my favs. Pate is very peppery. Bruschetta specials are decent. I prefer to order food if it's happy hour as I'm not sure it is worth the full price. They have a good wine selection, and a carafe of their sangria is perfect to be shared with a friend on a hot summer day. read more

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4.5 stars. Recent new favorite in Queen Anne. Bartenders make fantastic cocktails and take great care of you. Am obsessed with the Gin Royal - Bombay, St. Germain, champagne, dry vermouth, orange bitters, pom juice, shaken, served up. Will return to try the Chartreuse Cocktail (Bombay, chartreuse verte, muddled lemons, fresh thyme, shaken, served up). Crowd is low-key, ample seating options - decent bar area, bar tables, lounge seating upfront. HH runs all day Monday, Tuesday-Sunday: 5-7 pm, 11 pm-1 am: $4 well drinks $4 draught beer $4.50 house wine Tasty small plastes run $3-7 - try the tapenade, cheese board, pate, or tartine. Premium HH runs Sunday-Wednesday: 5-7 pm, 11 pm-1 am Belvedere $6 Bombay Sapphire $6 Makers Mark $5 Sauza Hornitos $5 read more

Cozy and classy without being pretentious! A great place for a drink and a bite before a show at On the Boards, but it's also a nice place to come that's off the beaten path away from the noisier Queen Anne establishments. Cocktails are great, and they have a few tables out front which are great when the weather gets nice. read more

I wanted to expand my review of The Sitting Room to again rave about the service. Last fall, we hosted our wedding reception here, and it was phenomenal. Markus, the owner, really worked with us to have a broad selection of food for the guests, and since we are vegetarians, we had plenty of options, too. We were able to host a full bar, plus catered food, for a very reasonable price. Even better, it was no problem to bring our specialty dessert, a complicated French pastry from a bakery atop the hill. The Sitting Room will always have a very special place in our hearts. We were true regulars when we lived in Seattle, and it's one of the places we most miss. Thank you to Markus and the staff for making our special day even more special! read more

A neighborhood gem for over 10 years. I'm a local and this is my go-to spot. Probably the best place on Lower QA for drinks to catch up with friend or date. Cool, quiet, good drinks and food and can liven up on Thursday-Saturday night. Prices are reasonable, the wine list is decent, the food plates are good quality and the staff is friendly. read more

I'm gonna go ahead and give this place a, Sanding Ovation. But seriously folks, the service here read more

After being completely stuffed for the past 2 days, my friends and I visited The Sitting Room for a light dinner on our last night in Seattle. It was a Sunday night around 9pm, so I was expecting it to be a hip and lively place, but there were only two other tables in the restaurant. I thought maybe this wasn't the best choice, but I received a deal for $5 off any plate after checking in on Yelp and we're all suckers for deals, so we gave this place a shot. Good things - Ambience: It's dimly lit, filled with lounge chairs and candles. It would be a really cool place for a group to relax. - Kahlua Pecan Brie: Okay, this was so great. I love brie so maybe this is a biased judgment, but I thought that it was a pretty innovative take. I've never had it pan-fried, and definitely not with Kahlua (which you can't taste at all though). Only complaint is that it was a tad too sweet. I didn't expect it to be almost dessert-like, but it did come with multigrain bread to dip! - Caprese salad: This wasn't like other caprese salads I've had. There's an overwhelming amount of balsamic vinaigrette, but it was really great for dipping the bread into haha. The tomatoes were fresh, the herbs were nice, everything about this dish was pretty light and refreshing. The only thing I didn't really love was the Crab Rarebit, which tasted like high school lunch haha. Overall, the food wasn't AMAZING, but it was perfect for a smaller meal to share with friends. We were able to combine two yelp check-in deals, so we got $10 off our bill. Definite plus for that! read more

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Great ambience, decent happy hour deals on drinks and great one on pork sliders that were great. It took a whileeee for service of the second round of sliders but it seemed like maybe the waitress was new. Overall a good experience and would recommend. I had two rounds of pork sliders, a great Irish red beer, and a whiskey sour (also delicious). Head there round 5 when they open to beat any crowds! read more

I've been here a few times for drinks and to meet friends. I love the atmosphere...dark and cozy. The low lighting and intimate table settings is nice for holding conversations where you don't have to shout at each other. If you're lucky you can score the settee or overstuffed chairs up front. I have always had a good experience with the staff. They are equal parts attentive and aloof so you don't feel overly pestered but my drink has rarely sat empty. The one piece that doesn't stick out for me is the drink menu which is a bit of a bummer if you're going out for a cocktail. Their alcohol selection is minimal with very little to no local or micro-distillery options. While the price point is not expensive, I'd rather fork over a buck or two more and have a quality drink I couldn't make at home than something that's just a solid B. read more

A group of friends and I were quickly seated at a table and the host was very friendly. Pretty good first impression. The waiter took our drink and food order. The overly loud music was slightly distracting and took away from the all-over classy ambiance (not that we are pretentious, classy people, it was just not expected and hard to talk to each other). Unfortunately the food arrived after a 30 min wait, before our drinks, which took another 10 min to arrive... mind you, the bartender was not busy even though the bar was pretty full. Not the bartenders fault. Our friends who arrived a little later had to ask about their drinks after 45 minutes and two of them cancelled their order and left. When we asked for the tab, the waiter was rude and defensive. Not sure if we were just unlucky with a new waiter or if all of their servers forget about the fact that customer service is their job. Pretty horrible last impression, I won't be back. read more

Always packed...for a good reason They Rock!! They pour heavy and are quick to re-fill your glass! read more

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Love this place! It's a perfect place to come and have drinks with your best girl! The ambience is great and it's a place that makes you feel super comfortable. My girl and I ordered drinks and came in to have their creme brûlée. After ordering, our server came back minutes later and apologized that they had sold the last one about 40 minutes prior to us coming in. We were heartbroken but our server came back and told us that the owner was going to offer us anything on the menu for the same price as the creme brûlée. We ended up getting their Brie and strawberry drizzle with small baguette pieces. It was amazing! Come visit them and try them out if you're in the LQA area. read more

Steve was such a wonderful server, we genuinely hope he makes his way to Vancouver, Canada and visits us at The Fox Cabaret on Main street, so we can show him the same kindness and hospitality and generosity that we experienced. Beyond the romantic atmosphere soft lighting the delicious drinks(fig old fashioned and the blood orange cider) whom the server was well versed in. This place feels like a dirty little secret we happen to fall upon. Thank you for this lovely experience. read more

I love the warm, amber lighting, 1940's fringed sofa, and cozy cafe tables. Our server, Sherry, was wonderful. After hearing it was my friend's birthday, Sherry asked the chef to put our order in-- even though the kitchen had already closed. Thanks to the flexibility of both chef & Sherry, we dined on small plates of tapenade, olives, and a decadent brie soused with Kahlua and pecans. Inventive cocktail menu (I recommend the Pomegranate Cosmo), inviting ambience & excellent service. read more

I didn't get food but the drinks were good. They had a cool Statue of Liberty statue I might steal one day. It would look sooooo sweet in my living room by ET. The atmosphere is so pretty in here. There is a globe lit up. If I could choose any place to visit I would choose Europe. My girlfriend would choose Africa. Got a vodka soda. The end read more

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What a cool spot. We came for cocktails and really enjoyed them. Neat atmosphere. Would go back, five stars!

I want to love this place as there are very few intimate little bars in the area but the service is terrible every time I go. Drinks are nothing special but I could get past that if the servers weren't so rude and clearly check out. read more