Samia Mercedes DeCubas
Spent Friday night at Black Bottle in Belltown, and it hit all the right notes. The atmosphere is effortlessly cool. Service was impressively quick without feeling rushed.
The cocktail lineup is solid, including non-alcoholic picks. The Amalfi Spritz was especially refreshing.
️ Favorites
– The cauliflower dish was a standout—tasted like pizza. (Gluten free)
– Loved the *lamb meatballs* in the mezza plate—savory and well-spiced.
– The sausage flatbread
But the real showstoppers were the desserts:
– The *Maker’s Mark bourbon bread pudding* was rich and indulgent.
– The *lemon curd cheesecake with lavender crust* (gluten-free!) was next-level—elegant, tangy, and aromatic.
Worth Skipping:
The gambas al ajillo and duck wings didn’t quite land for me—just personal taste, but I’d pass on them next time.
… moreAngel Rua
Was in town for the annual Out & Equal conference with work colleagues and we had a group dinner here on the evening of October 14th. We had a fantastic experience! The restaurant is small and lively. Our party of five was seated in the back room, which was a total game-changer. It felt incredibly private, almost like we had the entire place to ourselves, while still enjoying the energetic vibe of the main bar and dining area.
The food was excellent and the service was top-notch—attentive without being intrusive. It’s the perfect spot for a group that wants great food in a setting that allows for conversation. Highly recommend!
… moreKarina Rodriguez
Roasted Pork Belly and the fresh mango sorbet and passion fruit coulis were tasty! As for the flatbreads, one with marinara sauce would be a great add to their options. Something to think about! Atmosphere was also calm and cozy. Great place overall.
… moreBilly Xia
Solid food with excellent services! Their HH menu is a bit limited but the vibe makes up for it!
… moreAnanya
Food was delicious overall. The ravioli could have been cooked a little more but everything else on the table tasted great. Must try the Dubai chocolate dessert – insanely good if you enjoy dark chocolate. It did get a little too sweet after a couple bites but I totally indulged!! We were given dishes that weren’t a part of our order. The server was over worked as they were clearly short staffed, she tried her best to work through it all and expressed regret.
… moreCasey Hletko
We had a fabulous experience at Black Bottle! Alex was an exceptional server and really made the experience top notch! It was the first night out for us in quite a while (we have two toddlers at home), and I’m so glad we chose the Black Bottle for dinner! The drinks had the perfect flair, the food was creative and delicious, and the atmosphere was active but not chaotic. It was just what we needed when treating ourselves:) we will definitely be coming back. We loved the location and proximity to local venues as well-easy access to parking was an added plus too. Thanks BB!
… moreMAXIM PAK
An excellent gastropub service delicious food and great wines. Our go-to restaurant in the neighborhood that never gets wrong. Service is always very attentive. Our food favorite is their malbec demi-glazed pnw beef short ribs, soooo good!
Update: did a Valentine’s Day dinner of 2025 and the atmosphere is still 5/5. Food: 4/5 this time. Cod tacos, escargots, short ribs = 4.5/5, rhubarb cake = 2/5 (very imbalanced, barely tasted rhubarb, didn’t finish)
… moreAlex Nguyen
Wow I had an amazing experience here with the help of our waiter named Alex. He was super nice, chill, and cool. We got 4 plates and a drink each and was overly full but we got dessert and rosé. All the dishes were super flavorful. My favorite dish was either the shrimp or the crab dip…just everything was so unique! I’d come back!
… moreAmarachi Nlemigbo
The food was everything! If you go as a group of 3 or more definitely get plates to share. The chickens was cooked beautifully and the broccoli was amazing. Definitely a great spot for meeting up with friends.
… moreMelissa Chu
I give the drinks and dessert a solid five-star, but I did not necessarily enjoy most of the food. The ingredients were fresh, but the dishes were overall over-flavored — too greasy and way too salty in general. Perhaps I had high expectations from the amazing reviews I read. I hope to give some of the other dishes a chance next time I’m in town, but I will definitely ask for personalizations including light oil and light salt/sauce.
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