Tucked away in Pike Place Market, Lonely Siren charms with cozy vibes and a delightful array of Portuguese tapas and cocktails perfect for a casual gathering.
"Walk down the Pike Street Hill Climb until you see a space that looks like a cross between a greenhouse and a living room — that’s how you know you’ve stumbled on what might be the only Portuguese restaurant in Seattle. The Lonely Siren is technically a cocktail bar but what qualifies as bar food here is dinner-worthy: grilled sardines, pasteis de bacalhau (salt cod fritters), porco a alentejana (braised pork cheeks with clams), and batatas bravas, a must-order stack of thinly-sliced potatoes." - Harry Cheadle
"Since Pike Place is such an overrun tourist’s playpen, it can be tough to secure last-minute meal plans. Thankfully, this Portuguese tapas spot is meant for spontaneity, with easy-to-secure seats in a moody space and a few bites worthy of lingering. Alongside tasty drinks, there’s a mustard-slathered steak sandwich that’s so tender it eats like a burger, and crisp salt cod-stuffed croquettes we’d eat solely as vehicles for the tangy olive tartar. Weaker links are the rubbery, bland octopus salad and the patatas bravas (served pave-style) that we wish were deep-fried instead of seared on one side. Though the bar’s hit-or-miss small plates likely won’t add up to a full-fledged dinner, Lonely Siren is a solid walk-in option for cocktails and snacks with a small group of friends." - Aimee Rizzo
"Lonely Siren is a Portuguese-inspired restaurant located in Pike Place Market. The menu, crafted by head chef Randal Ventura, features dishes based on his grandmother's cooking from the Azores, including grilled whole sardines, porco a alentejana, and a technically impressive batatas bravas. The restaurant also offers a full bar menu with rare Portuguese essentials like ginja and porto tonico. The interior has been revamped to offer a cozy atmosphere, blending dive bar ethos with fine dining elements. The restaurant operates from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and from noon to 11:30 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday." - Mark DeJoy
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