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Serafina   206-323-0807     2043 Eastlake Ave, Seattle   Eastlake Rustic euro-Italian fare grace a menu that changes three times a year. Intimate, candlelight dining and music four nights a week makes Serafina a first date best bet, not to mention the ensuing anniversaries. The courtyard in back is a must on a nice day. Reservations suggested. Full bar.   Specializing in Romance, Italian, Outdoor, Late Night, Music, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Dessert, Brunch. Visit Our Website Email/Reservation Request Serafina is a proud sponsor of Seattle DINING!

Capitol Club   206-325-2149     414 E Pine St, Seattle   Capitol Hill Interesting décor-wise and menu-wise, this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant offers cold and warm tapas plus a few slightly larger plates. Check their website for music--could be acoustic guitar or flamenco. Cozy balcony lounge area is a great spot to hang out. Fun cocktails.   Specializing in Mediterranean, Happy Hour, Music, Cocktails.

Chai House   206-784-5415     5463 Leary Ave NW, Seattle   Ballard A well-established piece of the fabric of current Ballard, the Chai House provides a relaxing atmosphere to sip your chai or other favorite beverage (including beer and wine). Food ranges from potato chips to pb&j to sandwiches, wraps and salads. Check their website for live music, performance art and, while there, their small art gallery.   Specializing in Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Music.

Chandlers Crabhouse   206-223-2722     901 Fairview Ave N #B100, Seattle   Lake Union The large glass windows in the dining area that overlooks Lake Union set the scene for some of Seattle's finest seafood. Patio seating in the summer is perfect for late night sunsets. Lounge activity can be bustling.   Specializing in Seafood, Romance, View, Happy Hour, Thanksgiving, Christmas (Eve), New Years (Eve and Day), Banquet (seats 30), Music (Th-Sat).

Chopstix   206-270-4444     11 Roy St, Seattle   Queen Anne (Lower) This relatively small place packs a bunch of fun with dueling pianos--you've never seen pianists work so hard. They entertain with great songs that everyone can sing along to when their mouths aren't around casual but good food and drinks from the full bar.   Specializing in American, Pub Grub, Music.

Copper Cart Café   206-239-0830     113 Bell Street, Seattle   Belltown This large space is filled with four pool tables, two DJ stations and lots of low-slung black and white couches for resting and looking seductive. Good-sized back room has its own DJ station and a 50x50 projection TV--great for private parties. The TV in the main room is 100 feet. You will feel like you're at the game! The u-shaped bar takes center stage in the middle of the room. Spacious bathrooms and, ladies you will like this, a nice long mirror so you know what you really look like before heading back to the party!   Specializing in Cocktails, Sports, Music, Late Night, Happy Hour.

Fiddler's Inn   206-525-0752     9219 35th NE, Seattle   Wedgwood There's always a social gathering going on at the Fiddler's. Tasty pub vittles, lots of local brews on tap and regular local music in a smoke-free environment.   Specializing in Pub Grub, Beer, Music.

Highway 99 Blues Club   206-382-2171     1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle   Waterfront This subterranean club has pool tables, fireplace, full bar and lots of seating to watch/listen to the blues (local, regional and national bands). There's even a store where you can buy blues paraphernalia. Good selection of Southern foods--red beans and rice, chicken gumbo, hot andouille sandwich and more.   Specializing in Southern Style, Music, Tavern.

Hop Vine   206-328-3120     507 15th E, Seattle   Capitol Hill Capitol Hill's little pub that could, the Hop Vine has enjoyed a long stay in the neighborhood. Owned by the same folks that run Latona by Greenlake and Fiddler's Inn, it provides a simple, cozy, neighborly atmoshere. The Monday open mic is a popular one. Handcrafted microbrews are featured here and rotated so there's always something new to try. Pizza and panini help work through the rotation.   Specializing in Pub Grub, Beer, Music.

Jazz Alley   206-441-9729     2033 Sixth Ave, Seattle   Downtown Dinner here can be a real treat. Food is good (if pricey) and you dine before and during some great live performances. Once the music starts, it can be a little hard to see what's on your plate, but you won't really care.   Specializing in American, Cocktails, Music.

John Howie Steak   425-440-0880     The Shops at The Bravern, 11111-NE 8th St., Suite 125, Bellevue   Bellevue Located in The Shops at The Bravern, John Howie Steak is just as fabulous as its surroundings. Lovely dining rooms, intimate hallway booths and a great bar with a piano. The steaks are excellent--28 or 42-day custom-aged USDA Prime beef as well as American Wagyu Kobe Style beef, true Japanese Wagyu Kobe beef or a combination. Seafood lovers and vegetarians are well taken care of as well. Despite the whole steak house thing, lunches are more casual and very reasonably priced.   Specializing in Steak, Cocktails, Wine, Music, Lunch, Seafood, Vegetarian.

La Vita E Bella Café & Ristorante   206-441-5322     2411 Second Ave, Seattle   Belltown Deep, warm colors; dim lighting; pictures; wine bottles--it all adds up to cozy and romantic. Recipes from old Sicily match up with Italian wines. Choose from several styles of bruschette, salads, panini and pasta. Enjoy live music Thursday and Saturday nights.   Specializing in Italian, Music.

Latona by Greenlake   206-525-2238     6423 Latona Ne, Seattle   Greenlake A great group meeting spot. Tasty pub vittles, lots of local brews on tap and regular local music in a smoke-free environment. Extra room upstairs accomodates a small party of 15 or fewer.   Specializing in Pub Grub, Beer, Music.

Lucia   425-889-0200     222 Park Place Center, Kirkland   Kirkland A pleasant spot for a snack or salad or a full-on lunch or dinner of Italian favorites like eggplant parmiagiana and pastas, or not, like a Kobe beef burger. Check their website for music events.   Specializing in Italian, Northwest, Music.

Maggiano's Little Italy   425-519-6476     Lincoln Square, 10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue   Bellevue They don't want to take you to Italy, they want to take you to Little Italy in New York--hey, there's a difference! It feels right--marble bar tops, tile floor in the bar, wood floor in the dining room. Red-checked clothes on tables, black leather booths, great music. Count on the classics--chicken parmesan, minestrone soup every day, gnocchi, chicken saltimboca. Lunch and dinner every day, family style dining for large groups and a piano bar with live music Wednesday-Saturday evenings. Two large private dining rooms available (DiCarlo Room and Wyatt Room). They also cater, delivering everything you need along with the food. Mange!   Specializing in Italian, Music, , Catering, Christmas (Eve), New Years (Eve, Day).

Masala Bar & Grill   425-481-9000     19409 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell   Bothell Upscale yet casual, Masala Bar & Grill offers a comprehensive menu including Portuguese Goa curries, vindaloo, saag, Indian curries, non-dairy and vegetarian items, lamb, fin fish, shellfish, naan, paneer and so much more. But wait, there's more! Masala offers an inviting bar with signature cocktails, wine and beer along with late night entertainment and a dance floor that is accessible from both the dining room and bar. A daily lunch buffet offers many options--hot dishes, salads, sauces, soup, a tawa grill and desserts.   Specializing in Indian, Cocktails, Music.

Mona's Bistro & Lounge   206-526-1188     6421 Latona Ave, Seattle   Green Lake Rustic, romantic Mona's is a quick stop off I-5 just as you cross over the water going north from downtown. Mediterranean fare includes pasta, salads, soup of the day, starters and plates. They also have a nice variety of vegetarian dishes and an extensive international wine list. It's a good place to snuggle next to your sweetie.   Specializing in Mediterranean, Late Night, Romance, Music, Wine, Cocktails.

Old Town Alehouse   206-782-8323     5233 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle   Ballard The pool tables are long gone from this long-standing Ballard location, but the good times live on. As the neighborhood has changed, so has the Old Town, upping its grade on pub fare (tapenande, orzo minestrone, fried chicken). Live music is featured regularly.   Specializing in Pub Grub, Beer, Music.

Owl 'n Thistle   206-621-7777     808 Post, Seattle   Pioneer Square This Irish pub in Pioneer Square is a popular spot for lunch - the Guinness beef stew is not to be ignored, and appetizers come in large portions. Shelves of books add to the homey feel. However, the emphasis here is more on the pub side of things, especially on the weekend when the music is live. Pool tables and darts round out the neighborhood pub atmosphere.   Specializing in Irish, Music.

Ristorante Picolinos   206-781-8000     6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle   Ballard It's like you entered the village food mall when you step into this something-for-everyone Ballard establishment. On the north side, there's a full bakery that also serves up coffee drinks and gelato. The rest of this long building offers a full-service restaurant and bar that features both pizza nd Italian staples. The dining and bar areas are seductively dark, making it a nice romance destination. To top it off, there is live entrertainment most nights.   Specializing in Italian, Music, Lunch, Romance.

Serafina   206-323-0807     2043 Eastlake Ave, Seattle   Eastlake Rustic euro-Italian fare grace a menu that changes three times a year. Intimate, candlelight dining and music four nights a week makes Serafina a first date best bet, not to mention the ensuing anniversaries. The courtyard in back is a must on a nice day. Reservations suggested. Full bar.   Specializing in Romance, Italian, Outdoor, Late Night, Music, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Dessert, Brunch.

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