The Sitting Room
Seattle, WA 98119
Phone: (206) 285-2830
- Cross Street:
- First Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Chill Scene 2006, Chill Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Sun, Tue-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Sitting Room – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Intimate tables and a well-worn sofa and chairs blur the lines between cafe and living room at this eminently comfortable Queen Anne bar. Gently glowing lamps cast shadows across the burgundy cement floors and golden walls. Regulars drink wine and eat snacks at the bar seating area, or put up their feet on the valise-turned-coffee table. The front window, an old garage door, is thrown open on sunny days--enjoy the breeze and pretend you're in Paris.
The Draw
European cocktails kickstart the menu, including versions made with herbal liquor Chartreuse and tart Limoncello. The wine list is both extensive and affordable, mostly featuring bottles from France and Italy; the well-schooled staff are keen recommenders. Beer lovers will enjoy the long list of European brews, including Hoegaarden, Stella and Leffe on tap. Small, shareable tasting plates include a decadent cheese board, European-style smoked salmon, pate, tapenade and daily soups.
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Insider Tips
ParkingEnjoy complimentary all-night parking at the pay lot across the street with a $40 minimum purchase; it costs $3 with no minimum.
What to DrinkOrder a carafe of house wine to split--the large carafe holds three glasses.
Save MoneyHappy hour is every night between 5pm and 7pm, with specials on wells, draught beers, house wines and select snacks.
The ExtrasMake it a night on the town: On the Boards, an avant-garde performing arts center, is located next door.
User Reviews for The Sitting Room
05/11/2008 Posted by bryanblanks
the best happy hour and waitstaff. excellent tomato, arugula, pine nut, herb chevre bruschetta. simple, hearty basics with a nice, pleasant backdrop and cute girls.
04/30/2008 Posted by peanut29
I went to the sitting room for the first time tonight with a friend. We were looking for a glass of wine and some small plates to share. The house red was fine, but the food was a HUGE disappointment. It just wasn't good. I ordered the chevre roasted red pepper spread and a bowl of tomato basil soup. The spread was mediocre at best. You could barely taste the chevre; the red pepper flavor was overwhelming. The tomato soup was the real disappointment. It looked like they poured a can of tomato sauce into a bowl and added some flakes of dried basil. I only ate about 5 bites. I mean, tomato basil soup?? Seems like that should be pretty hard to mess up. I was annoyed at wasting my money (even though it was cheap) and the calories. Both my friend and I agreed we will never go there again, despite the fact that she only lives one block away.
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