Le Caviste

"Le Caviste is not the place to bring your friends who own super-jumbo wine glasses or shirts that say It’s Wine O’Clock! Le Caviste is where you should go with "wine people," or a date you want to impress by making it seem like you know your sh*t about terroir, tannins, and the most ideal climate for French grapes to thrive in. That might make it sound stuffy, but this Denny Triangle spot is actually a great space for hanging out. The entire menu is in French, but the staff is all business and very happy to help. No matter what, make sure to get a charcuterie board." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"Not only is this French spot one of the best wine bars in Seattle, but it's right next door to PST and makes for a pretty foolproof Denny Triangle one-two punch. Pop in with "wine people" or really anyone you want to impress by making it seem like you know your sh*t about terroir, tannins, and the most ideal climate for Sancerre to thrive in. That might make it sound stuffy, but it’s actually a laid-back hang, complete with unpacked wine cases and teeny candles everywhere. No matter what, make sure to get some cured meats and cheese." - aimee rizzo

"Le Caviste is a wine bar, but it's a wine bar that checks the date night boxes with flying colors. There are itty bitty candles, French bubbles, an abundance of cured meats and cheeses, and various nooks and crannies where you can feel like you're the only two people who exist—until someone at another table sneezes. This Denny Triangle spot is also perfect for bringing anyone you want to impress by making it seem like you know your sh*t about terroir, tannins, and the most ideal climate for Sancerre to thrive in. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"The first thing people may notice at Le Caviste is that there is no printed menu, as everything is scrawled across chalkboards on the back wall, just as it might be done in France — thankfully it’s just as easy to ask for help from staff as it is to try to read through the lists. Though it’s known primarily as a top-notch bistrot à vins (wine bar), Le Caviste offers a charcuterie selection that’s second to none. The typical selection features everything from salted meats to fresh fish and scallops to a tantalizing steak tartare, perfect with ultra-crusty bread." - Leonardo David Raymundo

"If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you could save a lot of money by cancelling it and going to Le Caviste instead. It’s a candle-lit wine bar filled with wine barrels and the menu is written entirely in French. Order some meats and cheeses and get into deep conversation over some really good chevre and a glass of champagne." - aimee rizzo