Zig Zag Cafe - Seattle

This is such an elegant hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the market and waterfront. A bit pricier than some places, but excellent drink menu and entrees are of high quality. Worth climbing the stairs and spending an hour or two. The happy hour menu shaves a buck or two off the regular menu, so don’t expect a deeper discount. Excellent knowledgeable service. Attentive.

For our appetizers, we tried the hush puppies. They were delightful, although perhaps a touch oversalted. For the main courses, I ordered the Smoky Beet Tartar, which turned out to be a bit different from what I expected. The smokiness overpowered the beet flavor at first, but it grew on me as I continued eating it. My boyfriend chose the duck tostada, which was flavorful and well-seasoned. Lastly, I tasted the bread pudding. I have a soft spot for bread pudding, but I wouldn’t choose this one again. The flavor was quite mild, and the accompanying sauce was rather bland as well. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciated the unique menu offerings. I would definitely return, and our waitress was absolutely lovely!

My wife and I stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring downtown on a casual Thursday night. The cocktails were fantastic, the whiskey selection was impressive, and the food we tried was delightful. You definitely need to order the hush puppies—they're a must! We can't wait to return soon.

The drinks here are fantastic! The food was great as well. I tried the pork rinds, arancini, and bone marrow, and everything was delicious. The espresso martini was particularly noteworthy. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a wide variety of drinks to sample.

Every time this place is tops. If you're able to, sit at the bar and have the pleasure of getting to know these incredible bar tenders. They can and will make you the drink of your dreams. Laid back yet sophisticated and known to have the best burger in all of Seattle. If a burger is too much feel free to settle on their deviled eggs.