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First/Early in the Game Dates
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Korochka Tavern
Korochka Tavern is an Eastern European bar in Wallingford that we love for beet-infused vodka cocktails and a ton of excellent pelmeni.
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Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House
Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House on Capitol Hill serves some of the best katsu in the city.
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Cornelly
Choosing between homemade pasta and fantastically charred pizza at Cornelly is difficult, so just order both at this excellent Italian spot on Capitol Hill.
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Gemini Room
Gemini Room is a Capitol Hill coffee shop during the day that transforms into a cocktail bar at night.
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La Fontana Siciliana
La Fontana Siciliana is an Italian restaurant with a garden courtyard that feels like you're miles away from Belltown.
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La Dive
La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, boozy slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.
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Peyrassol Cafe
Peyrassol Cafe is a spot in Renton that serves great French-leaning dishes, but the fresh handmade pasta is by far, the best thing on the menu.
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Cantina Monarca
At Cantina Monarca, a flashy Mexican restaurant in Bellevue, the food is pretty mediocre—especially for the price.
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Pablo y Pablo
Pablo Y Pablo is a Mexican spot in Wallingford with good drinks and vibes—and it'll work well enough if you need tacos in the immediate area.
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Autumn
Autumn is a pasta spot in Phinney Ridge perfect for a date night, birthday, or just any time you want good gnochetti.
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The Best First Date Spots In Seattle
16 restaurants and bars perfect for a first date in Seattle.
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Daphnes Bar
The best place to grab a drink in Edmonds is Daphnes. Take advantage of their marble bar and short menu of classic cocktails, and enjoy the great playlist.
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Phởcific Standard Time
If you might be interested in an exciting night out involving exceptional Vietnamese cocktails and bar snacks, Phởcific Standard Time in the Denny Triangle is the place.
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Rae Vino
The next time you're looking for a glass of natural wine in a cozy space, check out Rae Vino in Green Lake.
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Itto's Tapas
Itto's is a Moroccan and Spanish tapas bar in West Seattle that makes for a great last-minute date night.
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Sugo Hand Roll Bar
Sugo Hand Roll Bar, a Downtown Japanese spot just off of Pike Place, serves great small plates and delicious temaki filled with high-quality fish.
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Good Voyage
Good Voyage is an effortlessly relaxed bar and market in South Park that serves espresso by day and natural wine by night.
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Macleod’s Scottish Pub
Macleod’s is a bar in Ballard with excellent fish and chips and whiskey cocktails.
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Blotto
Blotto is a pizzeria on Capitol Hill that serves delicious pies alongside a lineup of natural wine and pantry staples for sale.
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Homer
Homer is a Mediterranean restaurant in Beacon Hill that serves vegetable-focused plates and soft serve.
