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The Best First Date Spots In Seattle
You just spent three hours deciding which blue shirt you should wear, so let us make your choice of locations a lot easier.
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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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Money Frog
Money Frog on Capitol Hill has a long menu that takes inspiration from Taiwanese and Lao cuisine. It works well for a last-minute group dinner.
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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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Noodle/Bar
Noodle/Bar is a Sichuan spot in South Lake Union that serves great homemade noodles and dumplings.
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Rione XIII
Rione XIII is a great Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves Roman-style pizza and pasta.
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Harry's Beach House
Harry's Beach House is an American restaurant in West Seattle that works for everything from brunch to a burger at the bar.
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The Flora Bakehouse
The Flora Bakehouse is a 100% vegetarian (and very vegan-friendly) Beacon Hill bakery that serves great pastries and espresso—and has one of the best rooftop patios in town.
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Mezzanotte
If you live in Georgetown, Mezzanotte is where you'll want to go for a pasta-filled date night.
