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The Sitting Room

4 star rating
based on 87 reviews

Categories: Lounges, Wine Bars, Tapas Bars  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Queen Anne
108 W Roy St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 285-2830
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Hours:

Mon-Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Good for Kids:
No
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
No
Waiter Service:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good for:
Late Night
Best Nights:
Thu, Fri, Sat
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Coat Check:
No

87 reviews for The Sitting Room

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"Perfect neighborhood bar with a happy hour going from 5-7pm." (in 24 reviews)
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"Ended up getting the delicious cheese plate also." (in 16 reviews)
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"Their cucumber martini is oooh so good." (in 4 reviews)
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Nick H.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
4/2/2009

I can't wait to come back to the Sitting Room.  My friends have been raving about this place for months so I was excited to finally try it last week--and I was not disappointed.  Fortunately I had an experienced patron with me, so everyone can benefit from her ordering wisdom.

First, the tartine--it was a tender baguette topped with a sweet spread (plum? geeze, I need to start taking notes...), tangy gorgonzola, prosciutto and lightly toasted.  It was delicious and is a must-order.  We had a very tasty bruschetta which I believe had carmelized onions and chevre.  Next up was the cheese plate.  I'm not exactly a cheese snob, but I enjoyed two of the three selections (I'm not a fan of dry, musty sheep cheeses).  The portion size doesn't compare to what you'd get in France, but it was above average for Seattle.  We also had a selection of olives and some very tasty roasted almonds.

The cocktails were top-notch.  My manhattan was perfect and came with the twist I requested.  They don't have a margarita special, but the bartender made an excellent one nonetheless.  My friend enjoyed their great happy hour deal on glasses of wine.  Our server Doug was very friendly and helpful.  All around a great experience and one I'm eager to repeat.

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Alison B.

Washington, DC

5 star rating
10/4/2009

Love the extensive cocktail list and the $4.50 house wine. This place has a nice European vibe without seeming pretentious, and would probably be a great spot for a date. I came dressed-down with a group of friends and we fit right in.

I mostly wanted to note that the service was really great, in contrast to some of the other reviews here. Our waiter was friendly, happy to discuss the menu, and quick with the drinks. He even brought me a sample of a liqueur to try when I asked him about an ingredient in one of the cocktails. It was a good experience and I'll definitely be back.

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Laura B.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
10/23/2009

I'd been interested in stopping here for Happy Hour since I go to OtB so often.  I finally made it out there before seeing The 39 Steps at the Rep (fantastic, go if you haven't).  

They have a decent wine selection and the HH food is a good mix of appetizers.  We had the cheese plate and the pate.  The cheese plate was nice with a hard, a blue and a brie-like cheese, apple slices, olives, and almonds.  The pate was okay but nothing special.  It is the hard pate not the spreadable kind and the liver flavor was a little overwhelmed by the peppercorns.  

The service was friendly enough without being pushy.  I like that they have a few different types of seating: high stools, couch and armchairs, normal tables, and the bar.  

In the end I wasn't overwhelmed by any of it.  In fact, I was kinda underwhelmed but I had high expectations so c'est la vie.  I'd go back for HH but probably not at full price.

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emily r.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
9/30/2009

Good in theory.

Looks great from the outside, nice soothing ambiance upon entry. Nice enough service - I prefer those behind the bar.

Great date place.

Wine is aiight - not a grocery store, astute in spurts. But as a wine drinker, I don't got there for the wine. Cocktail selection will pique your interest if you give the menu a moment.

Just feels kind of sullied, sometimes. Can't really shake that.

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Rowena M.

Des Moines, WA

5 star rating
10/4/2009

I hate ultra hip places where people think they're too cool to be hanging out there, so I'm glad there are places like The Sitting Room. Went there on a Friday night and the place was packed. There was a cool little table right near the front door that makes it seem like you're on display for the rest of the world. Nice idea, but maybe I'll try it next time.

Saw some other yelpers complain about service, but I guess we were in too mellow a mood, and too interested in talking to each other to really notice how long it took to get our drinks. Still, the waiter was attentive and always checked in with us when he saw our glasses were empty.

Drinks themselves could have been a little stronger. I don't think my tolerance has increased by that much, but alcoholism does run in my family so I might have to factor that in. In any case, it's a great place to sit, hang out, people watch, explore ideas of threesomes, etc.

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Elite '09

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Kenya C.

Tacoma, WA

5 star rating
11/7/2009

A beautiful place that serves amazing drinks. Every drink I've ordered here was flawless. I usually come here specifically to have a Limoncello cocktail. Have also been pleased with the martinis and the Bellinis. This is a really nice place to come with a best friend to chat and drink and would also be a great spot to begin or end a date.
The bartenders are friendly and attentive. Can not say the same about the female waitstaff.

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Darcy H.

King, WA

2 star rating
10/8/2009

I like it here, they make good cocktails and the location is fun. Nice atmosphere.

It's too loud.

If they would invest a bit in lowering the noise that reverberates off all the cement and wooden tables, I'd give them more stars for sure! Until then, I only occasionally go on slow nights. Shouting is the pits.

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Jon E.

Eastlake, Seattle, WA

2 star rating
9/12/2009

So it's pretty cool this place has house cocktails and nice beers on tap and in bottles, but the service is HORRIBLE.  I don't even know why I came here again, after sitting at a table for 30 minutes before leaving last time I was there.  Tonight we came in, went to the bar, bought two drinks, and went and sat at an out-of-the-way table.

Ten seconds later Mr. Pretentious comes by and is like "Oh, do you guys want food?"  Uh, no, it's 9:45pm thanks.  "Did you close out your tab?"  No, we just opened one...  So after we finish our drinks and ask for our check, we wait around staring at the walls for half an hour until we walk to Mr. Pretentious for our check again, and he prints out a list of things we have purchased on our tab, but with no signature area.   So we think it'd been applied to our tab, all's good, start leaving when he runs after us "No wait, you need to pay!!  Let me explain this to you since you didn't understand."  "I'm sorry you couldn't understand."  Right, 'cause we're idiots and we ask for checks when we want to know how much money we've spent but not pay yet.  Help us understand that Mr. Pretentious.  You know the ways and must lead us.

TIP FOR SUSHI PLACE 2 BLOCKS DOWN 1 HOUR BEFORE: 30%.
TIP FOR MR. PRETENTIOUS: NO.

Suggestion: After 9pm, stop table service.  Let people order at the bar.  Don't give people sitting at tables a hard time, they're your customers.  This is how most places with a huge bar area work... being different could work, but being pretentious is "bad" different.  Be good different!

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Sarah C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
10/27/2009

A-MAZ-IIIIING! I tried this place for happy hour last Friday and it definitely did not disappoint. I'm tellin' you, please try the tartine appetizer. It is to die for - slices of toasted french bread topped with brie, prosciutto and some sort of fig jelly. OMG. That alone did it for me. It also didn't hurt that they had Hoegaarden during HH... mmm...

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Julie S.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/14/2009

What's not to love about The Sitting Room?  The drinks are superb (my personal faves are the Mint Lemonade and the Sage Greyhound both very refreshing).  They have a great happy hour from 5-7 with excellent prices on food and drinks (definitely get the cheese plate)!   But, I think the great staff and friendly service is what truly brings people back to The Sitting Room over and over!  Oh and can you say ATMOSPHERE?  

You must experience The Sitting Room -- I guarantee you'll love it and be back.  If not, there's probably something wrong with you.

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Marie S.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
6/1/2009

Sitting Room Je t'aime! The wonderful amber lighting (grace à Seattle's own Lit Shades), the casual chic furniture and chill, laid back atmosphere makes the Sitting Room one of my favorite bars in Seattle.

I admit this place is so bougie Robespierre would have my head, but I am what I am and I *will* eat cake thank you very much. Send me over some of those delicious roasted almonds while you're at it!

(Extra plus -- they serve Stella Artois. Great name & a great beer.)

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Quinn C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/18/2009

"Where do you wanna go?"
"I dunno, what's by you?"
"I dunno.  You ride the bus, and I don't drive when I drink, so the sitting room?"
"See you shortly."

I got off the bus, walked the few blocks here and we easily found a table at 6PM on St. Patrick's Day.  The conversation was a lot longer than that, we deducted all Irish bars, thought of places that were quiet and date worthy.

This place was great, the sun was shining still when we got here, but as it set, this place had candle light and a very warm inviting atmosphere, despite concrete floors.

I had a few Newcastles and he had a few Stellas.  I wasn't very hungry, but apparently he was starving.  We ordered the cheese plate, very tasty and then the antipasto plate as well.  They were both quite good from what I had of them.  

Our server was very nice, I really liked her, she was personable and friendly without being intrusive to an obvious first date.  If you get the chance, you should go here.

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Corey T.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
4/1/2009

Love love this place...

Mostly the atmosphere!  Very very chill...

Staff could be a little more engaging - interestingly enough the OWNER comes out to say hi more than the staff... but a thumbs up for me.

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Kathleen M.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
1/28/2009

Oooooo...I like! I am a big fan of the Sitting Room. So sexy and cozy. Beautiful dim lamps and small candles cast a warm glow throughout the room. Great happy hour with $3.50 well drinks and $4.00 glasses of wine. Some of their plates are half off during happy hour. They change the ingredients on their Bruschetta weekly. This week is cream cheese with caramelized pears and apples and drizzled with honey. Light, sweet, and very good. Smoked salmon plate is fresh and quite good.

Cucumber Martini is practically perfect. Not sweet whatsoever and not overpowered with cucumber. Simply refreshing and good.

I am impressed and will definitely be back for more.

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reese h.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
5/25/2009

Is it me?  Why do I have such bad luck here?

The server that I have had the two times I've been is very pleasant, don't get me wrong.  The drinks are good and well balanced.  I love the music and ambiance (downtempo electronica + euro decor + mood light).  I have never used the bathroom, but reading other reviews I know to avoid.

But something always goes wrong when I'm there; so that the server feels obligated to give me one of those "complimentary item menu gratis" cards for another visit.  The first time it was a drink problem, second time it was a food problem.

It's not him (he is lovely, really)....so maybe I'm cursed when I'm there?

I ordered a Campari & soda (YUM) and a savory tartine....that just never arrived.  Everyone else in the restaurant was getting their food, but not me, nuh-uh.

40 minutes later, the kind server brought me some yummy olive tapenade and crackers, cause he knew I was starving and broke the bad news that I would not be getting my tartine.  He was sincerely apologetic.  I had a few bites of tapanade, and then I had to run to catch a SIFF film at the Uptown.

Dare I try it thrice?  They say good things come in threes......

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Katie S.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
10/26/2008

We came here last night before hump(ing).

Before you get all worked up about what I just said, note that the Stranger's 4th Annual Amateur... err... erotica festival was right around the corners at On the Boards.

Knowing what we were about to see, we decided to pop in for a quick drink. If you've ever been to the festival, you probably know that a cocktail helps 'lube' or ease the eyes with what shows on the big screen for almost 2 hours.

We walked in and the place was packed. No surprise, as the fest was sold out for all 3 showings that night. We found a table near the front right away and waited for some help. A good 5-7 minutes later, after we'd seen a server walk by us several times, a sweet gal handed us menus and said she'd be right back, which she was. I ordered the Malbec (they were out) and settled for another spanish red, of which the name escapes me at this moment. The bf had a Manhattan, which according to him, was alright.

The ambiance is good, the service once we had it was attentive and good, Downfalls- even with a table, you might wait and wait and wait. Oh, and the bathrooms are pretty bad (they need a good scrubbin' ) and they don't fit with the rest of the ambiant decor.

I've got every intention to come back for a bite here one of these days. The menu looks very good and I've always wondered about their cheese plate. Get those toities in check and I'll be a happy camper!

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Rachel P.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
1/25/2009

European style lounge and food.  They serve Assietes, which are appetizers you can share between two people.  They have a late happy hour from 11-close.  Their cheese platter is the best in Seattle, and I would also recommend the Tartine.
I was very impressed with this restaurant.  Good signature cocktails as well!  Also, very casual and a good place to hang out with friends.

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jeff k.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/28/2009

very nice interior and best later at night when it's not too busy.  the tap beer selection is minimal, but that's not really what it's all about.  my wife and i had great service from the bartender who chatted us up.  haven't had the food.  i'd give it five stars if they had manny's or a decent pilsner on tap.

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Megan R.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/9/2008

Love the sitting room!
Their happy hour is awesome and when you are jonesin for some wine and cheese this is the place for you. The HH wine is great ($4 for either house red or white) and their cheeseboard is available for $6. They always bring you bread to go with it and take the time to explain what the cheese is and where its from. I also always get the salumi salami plate for $4. More than enough food for a light dinner.
The service is great and I've had the same waiter all three times I've been there. Sometimes he gets a little crazy so you have to flag him down but he's always accommodating - even when the group I was with moved 3 times and had the smallest table in the world and ordered like a million plates of food.
Such a great atmosphere and so nice when its warm out and they have the garage door open. I'm SO glad I live close.

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Chrysti H.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
2/8/2009

This place is awesome!

It's such a cute and quaint little place. I would go here more often if I could afford it. It seems like most of the drink selection is pretty top shelf. But happy hour is great. The featured red wine you can get for like $4.50 and it's really good wine.

I've had two items from the happy hour food menu too. One was this sort of olive paste with crackers, it was SO good. And then I had the artisan cheese plate which was also very very good.

The staff is always nice and very attentive. I have no complaints.

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Denise E.

Issaquah, WA

2 star rating
6/24/2008

I liked the environment at the sitting room. The server made great wine recommendations. Their menu needs some help. You can have a small menu, but still still offer variety-a concpt they need to explore. Everything seemed to have common ingredients and common flavors. Gourmet cooking is a hobby of mine and I remember the day I realized I was in a rut and that everything I was making seemed to taste the same. I was drawn to the same flavors and no matter how my meal was planned always went down the path of what was becoming my signature flavor. It became predictable. I've emerged from this and really had to step outside my comfort zone and not think about what I like when I'm cooking. I feel like this restaurant is in the "restaurant version of this 'rut.'"

We ordered antipasti and tapanade. The tapanade was on the antipasti dish and the separate tapanade didn't have anything extra (but some yummy crackers) so we had lots of tapenade. Still hungry we ordered a cheese platter. The cheese we got was the same cheese that came with the antipasti, garnished with the same things as the other two apetizers...This continued with the meats... Even if the cheese would have been accompanied by a fruit spread or honey (something sweet) it would have changed everything. I feel like no matter what we ordered we got the same thing and it tasted the same.

Maybe I'm beating a dead horse, but I don't know how to best describe where they went wrong, if you haven't had a similar experience. Poor menu planning, perhaps. I feel like maybe they have a small kitchen, limited sorage...A talented chef could make it happen with less.

Ihope you appreciate where I'm coming from. I hope they fix this because this place has a lot of potential, but for now its a cute place to go for drinks before or after dinner. And don't waste your time or money ordering more than one thing because they all taste the same.

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E N.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
8/11/2008

Yes, ambiance lures you into a bar, but service keeps you there. I'm happy to say that our server handled every curve ball we threw him with aplomb - our group started out as four, then became 9 in fits and spurts, then shrunk back down to four by the end of the night, and every one of us was promptly attended to throughout the evening. We even ended up ordering another full round at closing time because the server was patient enough to let us make up our minds to do so.  

Also, if you can't bear the lines outside the door for Salumi, you can come here instead and get a Salumi Salami appetizer. They were generous with the cornichons and it makes perfect group snacking while you speculate as to why the pseudo-couples keep getting up and going to the bathroom in groups.

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Laura G.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
3/20/2008

Here's a little story about my blind date at The Sitting Room...

***** On the phone before the date *****

Him: Let's meet at 7 at The Sitting Room.

Me: (thinking, perfect, good place, he's decisive...) That works for me.

Him: Wear nice shoes.

Me: Excuse me? Wear nice shoes?

Him: Yeah.

Me: (slightly confused) Ok...

***** At the date *****

Him: (arrives late, swaggers in, sits down) Why didn't you order me a drink?

Me: (stunned... flustered!) Well... that would have been presumptuous... I don't know what you drink. I probably would have ordered wine and maybe you don't drink wine.

Him: Yeah, I don't drink wine. You would have been in trouble.

Me: (thinking, who is this guy?!) Excuse me, before this date proceeds, I need to understand the "wear nice shoes" comment. Who says that? I need an explanation.

Him: I think you liked it.

Me: (definitely flustered now) What?! No! Seriously, who says that? Why did you say that?

Him: Well... it's just that this is a nice place and it would be inappropriate for you to wear running shoes or something.

Me: Ok, a) it's weird that you'd assume I'd wear tennis shoes if you had not instructed me otherwise and b) we live in SEATTLE! Even if I did wear running shoes, no one would care!

(everything goes downhill - WAY downhill - from there, but I got a great story out of the evening)

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Things I love about the Sitting Room:

1) Great location - Queen Anne but not right smack dab, so you can actually find parking with a little patience; close to bus routes too for those nights when you have one too many glasses of wine or for when you need to dash out of a bad date - just claim that you have a bus to catch

2) Great atmosphere - Nice lighting, comfy seating, just generally a nice feel to it

3) Good menu with options for sharing with a group

4) Nice neighborhood place - There are regulars here but not so many that you feel like you're interrupting a private party if you're not a regular

5) Friendly servers... who are happy to confirm that it's fine for anyone to wear tennis shoes, even if they are a little casual - I asked!

6) Finally, I love that I've had enough very pleasant evenings at The Sitting Room to wipe out any bad associations I might otherwise have due to one bad date

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Xav V.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
11/16/2008

I arrived a little too early to purchase tickets for 12 Minutes Max at On the Boards so I wandered into Sitting Room.  Dimly lit with tea light candles everywhere you look it has the romantic vibe down pat.  Despite the date vibe, I didn't get a single weary look while rocking my flannel and jeans.  Thanks for that!

The bartender was friendly and served me a delicious Pomegranate
Cosmo along side a tall glass of water.  The music and crowd noise hit a perfect balance and overall it was an enjoyable time.  The one thing I found very off was the bathrooms.  Bright florescent lighting is very jarring after getting in such a zen-like gently boozed state!  

I plan to check this place out again.  Next time, I'll dress to impress and bring my sunglasses for use in the bathroom.

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Celia K.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
7/26/2008

In one word: classy.

I love this spot.  It is perfect for (strong!) cocktails with close friends and/or a glass of wine (or two or...) with a date.  The menu is tapas-like and I've always enjoyed the food.  This isn't the place for the Ozzy's crowd, but is less snooty than 10 Mercer.  Minus one star for not having a full menu.  The table service can be a little spotty if it's crowded, but no problem at all on slower evenings or before the On the Boards audience/cast shows up.

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Becky L.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
Updated - 1/23/2009

This is becoming a regular haunt now.... cucumber martinis are heavenly. Great place to sit and read during the week when it's quieter. For food, share plates of the prosciutto, fig, Gorgonzola bread, and Kahlua brie with pecans and some greens.

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  • 3 star rating
    8/9/2008

    Perfectly cozy for a neighborhood happy hour spot.  One block from home is a bar with great specials… Read more »

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c y.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
5/28/2008

As somewhat of a Francophile, I'm a sucker for bars like the Sitting Room.  I was taken by the attention to detail put into making this place.  The bistro tables with the authentic ornate table bases and marble tops.  Light fixtures, artwork, WC signs it's all here to give you the feeling you are in France.  They even use a pot Lyonnaise for their wine service and I've also noticed a couple of European accented servers.  

The place has a nice feeling to it.  After work it is frequently crowded.  Late night really cool feel with the dim lighting.  Summertime the front opens up for an outdoor experience.  

With this great atmosphere, ambiance, it's too bad about the spotty service.  It's been OK to poor.  Slow getting to you and often a painfully long wait to get your drinks.  We witnessed our drinks sitting on the bar for close to 10 minutes before our server brought them to us. On one occasion, we paid our tab with a couple of twenty's, waiter gave us change for $30 and didn't come back.  When he finally did, and we pointed out his "error" he didn't bat an eye or even apologize and just nodded his head and gave us a ten, he knew it all along.

The small plates are good but nothing too special.  Perfectly adequate bites to go along with your drinks.  Nice selection of European wines by the glass.  Happy hour gets you a glass their current house wine for $4.  If they upgraded their food service a bit and improved the level of the wait staff more than a bit, this would be my favorite bar in the city.  Parking can be an issue.

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stephy s.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
2/19/2008

On this weekend's trip to Seattle, I was fighting the cough from hell. I think the fact that it was chilly bones jones cold all weekend wasn't helping and so to combat the coughs and the runny nosage, my friend and i decided that a Hot Tottie would fix me right up!

And so we traveled to this little place and ordered a round up, along with a few nibblies. We ordered the Bruschetta with blue cheese, pears and walnuts on a toasty, tasty bread, the salumi plate which was yummy with the cornichons and the olive tapenade. All were deelish, but the standout one was definitely the Bruschetta. Apparently they change it all the time, but this was one I will be stealing for my next dinner party.

As for the place it is pretty sweet. Apparently it's a converted old mechanic's garage and they kept the theme going with the pull up door in the front, which was pretty neat. I also really liked the interior and the warm vibe it possessed. Very unique and comfortable.

It's a great spot, so check it out!

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lucy m.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
9/23/2008

-a sigh of dissapointment-
Boring menu. great service.... but for Tapas their are so many better picks in this culinary cornicopic-city.
Cheese. olives whose flavors are drowned in roasted red pepper... bruschetta you could crack a tooth on.... just uninspired.

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Luke S.

Menlo Park, CA

4 star rating
7/28/2009

What a chill vibe. Nice drinks, good service. Thanks, Sitting Room!

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Phil S.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
4/26/2009

This place was pretty nice... the lights are dimmed, and they have some couches and stuff for a casual environment. We went there to have a couple bottles of wine. Their selection of wine was not that large, but the wine we had we really enjoyed. I would go back.

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Stef S.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
3/11/2009

I ADORE this place. The staff is AMAZING. Really cares... really helpful in that great personable and genuine way. The new owner Marcus is a DEAR. I love how involved and present and caring he is... this is truly the mark of a good leader. My friends and I call this our "CHEERS"... I have never had a place where I feel so welcome, and I must admit I LOVE it! I love that they know my favorite drink as soon as I sit down. I WANT to give them my $$! I go about 3x a week! Their menu is lovely, decently priced... the wine list is great. Best of all, the atmosphere is wonderful... LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING... and this place is romantically lit... awesome art deco lights... really snuggly. I always meet great artistic people here! GO GO GO.

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Elle A.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
10/16/2008

I have lived in queen anne for three years and in those years nothing in the neighborhood compares to this stylish, sexy little bar. The service is good. I would check teh specials board for great soups. The wine list is the best I have seen in Seattle so far.

I do wish they had a chess board for cozy winter nights cuddled up on their couch during the week. Weekends are great, as it is home to people that don't make me cringe.

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Karinna A.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
4/10/2007

How could I not know about this place for so very long?  It is such a cute little neighborhood bar tucked into Queen Anne. The Sitting Room is very reminicent of the small neighborhood bar I went to in Spain and even has tapas and salted almonds!

The drinks went down a little too quickly, and the menu is compelling enough to come back for more.  Tasty!

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Lydia P.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
6/28/2006

We went here after rolling out of Moxie last Saturday.  I really didn't think I'd be able to drink anything and actually enjoy it after such a huge meal, but once I tasted the Cucumber Martini, I was one happy camper!!!  Very refreshing!

Somehow, the bevvies managed to go down much easier/faster than anticipated.  This place has great atmosphere, and is a good spot to catch up with a small group of friends.  It was pretty mellow when we got there around 7:30, but was hopping by the time we left (errrrr....  not sure when that was.  Darned cucumber martinis!!).  I'll definitely be back!

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wes y.

Bellevue, WA

4 star rating
4/28/2009

A comfortable place with a really good vibe.

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Gail A.

Washington, DC

5 star rating
5/20/2007

Ah, Sitting Room.  You were my first "grown-up" bar.  After moving into my tiny studio apartment, I decided to find a bar I could call my own.  Ozzies was tried, and even enjoyed for a bit, but the immature crowd and over salted bar food grew tiresome.

I then discovered the Sitting Room, right around the corner.  The "Happy Hour 5 - 7" sign brought me in, but it was the atmosphere, the hip and friendly staff, and the food and wine that kept me going back for years.  Unfamiliar and unpronouceable foods were intimidating for a novice such as me at first.   The Sitting Room soon became the favorite place for friends and neighbors.  I miss those cold rainy nights having a half price glass of house red, bowl of hot soup and anti pasta plate.  

The Sitting Room is great for: after work drinks, light meals, and a cozy place to hang out with friends.  They serve an excellent cheese plate, and Salumi salami, not to be missed.  Homemade soups are very good, and there is a different bruscetta feature each week.

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Winona R.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
11/1/2007

I had my first visit to the sitting room quite recently, and I will definitely be back. I was too late to enjoy their tasty-sounding menu of appetizers, but I can't wait!
I had several delicious cocktails, but didn't feel like I was in a "cruisey" bar.... just a cool place to relax and unwind after a long day.
The wine list seemed a little pricey and nothing caught my eye- this looks like the perfect spot for a cosy little wine bar, too, so it suprised me although I suppose I should taste them before judging.
Also... cute bartender.

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Kira T.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/14/2006

Yes, another 5-star review from me, The Bar Queen.  But honestly, I loved this spot.  We were headed for a dueling piano bar (I know, I know... but it wasn't my idea!) and luckily got headed off by the snipey host who snippily informed us that (a) they'd lost our reservations and (b) we'd have to fork over $7 a head just to enter the joint, where no doubt we'd've been collectively hoisted up by our pantlegs and shaken until all the money fell out.  So we left, and headed to The Sitting Room.  And it was just delightful!  

It's rare that I can sit on stuffed furniture in a bar.  I have a neurotic squeamishness about (a) bacteria leaping out of rents in vinyl stools or (b) finding lurking cigarette butts in the cracks between seat and back cushions.  BLECH!  But neither horrid thing happened here, or would be likely to happen.  It's clean, clean, clean, and as inviting as a friend's living room.  

Our little group settled down in luxury on a couple of love seats and some stuffed easy chairs, and proceeded to get pretty blotto on really terrific cocktails.  Their cucumber martini is oooh so good!  Fresh, vegetal-yet-sweet, and totally refreshing.  A tall cocktail made with limonata and - I dunno - sunshine? - was similarly yummy.  

We ordered their bruschetta of the day and had our doors blown off.  Big slabs of freashly grilled bread were slathered with a wickedly generous pile of goat cheese, then topped with teensy, perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes, halved and tossed with extra virgin olive oil and chopped fresh herbs.  I've never had better bruschetta anywhere.  Russell's eyes were rolling back into his head with pleasure.  (Sorry - I know that's not a pretty visual - but the truth must be told!)

Our waitress was delightful - friendly and efficient.  The bartenders were smart and funny.  And it's strolling distance from home for me!  I'll be BAAAAAAAAAACK!

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Katie H.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
8/7/2007

The sitting room is a great place to relax with friends or take a date for some cozy conversation. It's dimly lit and cute as hell inside. I always sit at the bar and have a few glasses of cheap wine for happy hour. The bartenders are always willing to chat, and one sweet girl let my husband and I pester her with questions about France (where she was from) for an hour.

The menu is limited but very tasty for a light snack - a great cheese plate and some good salads.

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