Bookstore Bar & Café

We stopped in here for a quick drink after doing an underground tour on a Sunday in August. We were on foot so we picked it from the map based on where we were at the time and the direction were heading. We sat at the bar and the bartender was with us quickly. There were not many others at the bar but we couldn’t really see the dining area so I’m not sure how crowded they get. The drinks were great and the bartender was friendly and attentive. There happened to be a bridal party all dressed as David Bowie enjoying beverages while we were there - sorry no pic but their outfits were fantastic! That contributed to the upbeat and lively atmosphere. We didn’t eat anything so I can’t comment on the food but the menu looked good. Drink prices were comparable to other similar places we have been. Not sure on the parking situation, we walked from our hotel.

Decent hotel restaurant food and selection. I've seen this place for years and always thought the bookstore setting was cool, but had never gone in. Finally gave it a try one evening and had a Cesar salad and the royal smash burger. Salad had plenty of Parmesan. Every bite had some which was great. They brought out my burger when I had just started on the salad, so to keep the burger from getting cold I had to alternate plates and that did dampen the vibe of my dining experience. Felt a bit rushed because of that. Although it wasn't the waiter's fault since another person brought it out too early. Regardless, the burger had flavor, was tasty, but the bottom got soggy pretty quickly. Maybe because it was medium rare idk. Royal fries were tasty and perfectly crispy. The bartender / waiter was very attentive and friendly. Overall, food was decent, service was great, vibes weren't bad. I probably won't go out of my way to return but the food hits the spot if you're hungry and close by.

The espresso martini Johnathan made for me was delicious! House made baileys, well done! I had the chicken tacos, loaded tots, and layered cake, very satisfied. Cute bookstore atmosphere, a great place to enjoy my book and have dinner after a work shift.

Cute place, nice patio, central location. Terrible drinks. Our party of 3 ordered 3 different cocktails. Purple reign, a lemon drop, and the red carpet. All of them were served barely chilled and all tasted very similar. Like a cross between a cherry jolly rancher and red cough syrup.

Made a reservation here to celebrate my boyfriends birthday, a convenient location across the street from the hotel we stayed at. The atmosphere was really nice with the books and pictures, however there was no one at the host stand when we arrive for dinner, and no posted signage about seating ourselves so we stood awkwardly looking around until a bartender caught our eye and said we could sit wherever. We picked a table in the back room and our server promptly greeted us. We got waters quickly and put in our food order. It wasn't very busy, only one other table had people in that room, but the food took a good while to come out. Not too long, but it was odd considering we ordered the bread to share as an appetizer, but it came out at the same time as our entrees. The bread was VERY crunchy. It tasted good, and i love crusty bread, but it was a bit too much even for me. The fish and chips was really good. The fish was juicy and crisp, and the fries were tasty. The burger was fine. Nothing amazing but it was tasty and that's all we really wanted. We asked for it medium and it came out a perfect medium. Service felt a bit disjointed and I had to flag down our server for the bill even tho only one other table had sat down. I was surprised when they didn't ask if we wanted to order dessert and there hadn't been any mention of the birthday. I would give it another shot on a more casual outing, my boyfriend definitely wouldn't give it another shot. A bit of a mixed bag, so 3 stars.

I usually like to visit chill and cozy spots. This was definitely one of them. Located inside the hotel, it’s a little far down from pike market location as it’s located near symphony station. Cozy interiors, a little crowded space, decent selections for quick whiskey needs, and food options. I was looking for an outlet but it wasn’t easy to find one. If I do get another chance, I would def want to explore this place more.

Larry provided fantastic service and made a mean drink in a wonderful and cozy setting, perfect place to warm up on a dreary January Seattle evening. The food was fantastic and had lots of options for a vegetarian, the drink Larry made was delicious and crafted beautifully, highly recommend stopping by!

This is a wonderful classy, quiet restaurant with some amazing adult beverages. I really enjoyed this quiet spot to pause, relax and have a bite & a beverage. The Flat liner Espresso Martini is a must! And the shoestring fries were *perfectly* seasoned.