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American
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Reservations Suggested
(206) 708-6468
516 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA

About this Restaurant

What you'll do:

You settle into one of Seattle's most considered bar rooms — low-lit, unhurried, and built around a drinks program that gives bitter spirits the attention they deserve.

  • Work the Amaro List – Browse one of Seattle's most extensive amaro selections and ask the bartender to walk you through the bitter, herbal, and spirit-forward options behind the bar.

  • Order from a Seasonal Menu – Choose from rotating New American dishes calibrated for elevated casual dining, whether you're eating light at the bar or committing to a full dinner.

  • Catch Happy Hour Twice – Take advantage of two daily discount windows — 4–5 pm for 25% off food and 50% off bar, then again from 9 pm to close — and build your evening around them.

  • Settle into the Atrium – Move between the warm interior and the covered indoor/outdoor atrium, a year-round spot that sidesteps Seattle weather without giving up the open-air feeling.

  • Linger Over a Second Round – Let the low-lit room do what it was designed to do: slow the pace down and make leaving feel like the wrong call.

Herb & Bitter earns its reputation not by announcing itself but by being consistently good — the kind of Capitol Hill cocktail bar you bring people to when you actually want to impress them.

Why we love it for your date night or group night out:

  • Reservations Suggested – Book your table in advance so you arrive at a seat, not a wait list, especially during happy hour when the room fills quickly.

  • Double Happy Hour Windows – Two discount windows on opposite ends of the evening give your group real flexibility to plan dinner around your schedule rather than racing a single cutoff.

  • Full Bar with a Focused Program – Whether your group wants craft cocktails, wine, beer, or wants to explore the amaro list together, everyone at the table has something specific to order.

  • Elevated Casual Vibe – Dressed-up enough to feel like a real night out, relaxed enough that no one feels out of place — the right register for a birthday dinner, date night, or low-key celebration.

  • Starting at $21.50 – The price point delivers the full elevated casual experience without the anxiety of a fine-dining bill at the end of the night.

About this experience partner:

Herb & Bitter is a New American bar and restaurant anchored in Seattle's North Capitol Hill neighborhood, known for one of the city's most deliberately assembled amaro and craft cocktail programs. The space runs a warm, low-lit interior connected to a covered indoor/outdoor atrium — a combination that draws a crowd who comes for the drinks and stays for the room. Two daily happy hour windows and a rotating seasonal food menu make it one of the most accessible spots on Capitol Hill for a full evening out at a price that doesn't require planning around.

Additional information:

  • Reservations are suggested, particularly during happy hour (4–5 pm) and weekend evenings when the room fills quickly; walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

  • Happy Hour runs 4–5 pm daily (25% off food, 50% off bar) and again from 9 pm to close (50% off bar).

  • The experience suits two-person date nights, small group dinners, and birthday or celebration gatherings.

  • Starting price is $21.50 per person; final cost varies based on food and drink selections.

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Style Factor

Low-key Looks
Luxe AF

Social Scene

Date Night
Friend Feast

Bite Level

No-Fuss
Fancy Plates

Food Sharing

Pass the Plates
All Mine

Who's There

Locals
Tourist Hotspot

Why We Love It

Rules for Groups

Reservation LimitReservation Limit
Up to 20 people, after that a minimum sets in
Cake FeeCake Fee
$6 per slice
Corkage FeeCorkage Fee
$35 per bottle
Auto GratuityAuto Gratuity
20% for parties of 6 or more

General Information

Food Service

dinnerdinner

Dietary Considerations

vegetarianVegetarian
veganVegan
gluten-freeGluten-free

Location

Seattle, WA

516 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA

About the neighborhood

You're in North Capitol Hill, one of Seattle's most walkable and distinctly local pockets, far enough from the tourist corridor to feel like a real neighborhood, close enough to everything that you won't need to plan around transit. Herb & Bitter sits within a cluster of independently owned bars and restaurants that reward wandering before or after your reservation. Capitol Hill is lively without being overwhelming, and the north end in particular draws the kind of crowd that takes its food and drinks seriously.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking?

There is street parking all along Broadway Ave E., and a paid parking lot on Mercer and Broadway, a block north of Herb & Bitter.

Can I walk in with a big group?

Absolutely, there is no minimum for up to 20 guests, and we will do our best to accommodate your large group.

Can I bring my dog?

Certified service dogs are welcome, but otherwise, please no pets.

Do I need a reservation?

We do like them, but they are not required.

Do you have beer?

Absolutely, we are known for our cocktails, but we have a great selection of draft beers, including NA.

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Do you have NA cocktails?

We do, we have NA beer, cocktails, and sparkling beverages.

Do you sell coffee?

We do, it is a French Press and a delicious pick-me-up after a satisfying meal.

Do you have wine?

Absolutely, we have red, white, orange, and bubbles.