Reviews for Herb & Bitter - Amaro Bar and New American Dining, Seattle

Superb bar with great food and a fantastic happy hour. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders who love to nerd out over cocktails with guests who are curious about the components of the drinks. The table service in my experience is really hit or miss, mostly a miss, so I always try to sit at the bar.

I have worked in restaurants for 20 plus years so i have a reservation for my expectations of the food i am giving a try. The presentation, the timing was a cut above. I saw grapes on my savory plate. I questioned that. I was pleasanty suprised by the umami i experienced. I am excited to try something different next visit when i am in town. It wasnt break the bank pricey. Im nobody special but, it definately gets my stamp of approval and, i would send my friends & family here for sure.

Excellent bar/restaurant that is upscale and stylish while still retaining a casual vibe- drink prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very pleasant. Definitely one of the better bars in Capitol Hill to visit (especially if you are looking for a more upscale/mature vibe than a lot of the other bars in Capitol Hill)

What an amazing delightful experience we had! The food was outstanding! We got the Zucchini Fritters, Saffron Arancini and smoked salmon puffs... and what a delight! I loved the large crusted parmesan sheet on top of the arancini. Staff is awesome and atmosphere is rockin'!

I had a really great date night here! I enjoyed the variety of amaros available. The food was fantastic! We got the wild mushrooms, brussels sprouts and spicy tacos. The food was fairly priced and it looks like their prices have actually come down in the last year which is great in this economy. Ivan gave great service and made delicious cocktails! I’ll definitely be back :)

If you're heading out to the other side of Capitol Hill (the quiet side) and need a quick bite and a cocktail, then Herb & Bitter Public House is a spot to try. The list of spirits is extensive and they even have vintage spirits from the 70s and 80s if you are in the mood to spend a little extra on a unique cocktail experience. The food here is really good too. If you are just killing time, the truffle fries are a great snack, but the entrees are great as well. The bar seating is comfortable and the wall of bottles makes the environment feel like a speakeasy, but it's also fun to sit all the way in the back in the almost sun room.

Incredible restaurant week menu-- five courses, lots of options, and absolutely delicious. Probably the best one I've seen; it was clear they'd put a lot of effort into it. Interesting and extensive cocktail list; restaurant week menu included suggested apertifs, cocktail, and wine pairings. Intimate place, seems like a good place for a date. Kitchen closes an hour before the bar. They seem very accommodating to walk ins, but for a larger group I'd highly suggest to make a reservation / give them a heads up considering the intimate nature of the place and staff volume. Overall, I would recommend and will likely return.

Fell in love with this place! The vibe is cozy, stylish and full of good energy. We did the 5course menu and everything was insanely good. The team was so sweet, they even brought us hot water with lemon because we were freezing after long walk. Highly recommend for a fun dining or bar night in Seattle!

Walked in here shortly after opening and was astounded by the beautiful decor, it’s like every angle is aesthetically pleasing. Food and drink were excellent and extra affordable during happy hour, the staff was polite and very knowledgeable of their menu and offerings. Shout out to the bartenders who curated the selection flight of amaros, they were all uniquely delicious - and bonus points for having underberg and a actual variety of different beers. 10/10 approved by me industries.

Probably my favorite bar/restaurant in Capitol Hill. Inventive cocktails that can stand up to any other specialty cocktail bar in the neighborhood. Creative kitchen that turns out delicious food. Awesome classy vibes to boot. Can’t beat this place.

Noise level Moderate noise Seating type indoor dining area, bar area, outdoor patio/terrace, booth seating

Interesting and tasty menu. Cocktails were the star. Cool vibe inside and out in the partially covered patio.