Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

1225 4th Ave, Seattle
(206) 829-2280

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Vanilla Creme Brulee
Pasta Night for Two
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Figs & Speck Burrata
Roasted Cauliflower
Basil Pesto Pasta
Fusilli Alla Vodka
Sweet Potato Fries

Menu

Starters
BAKED BRIE
apricot, caramelized onion, candied walnut, grape, crackers
OLIVES
BAGUETTE
herb butter, balsamic garlic
FIGS & SPECK BURRATA
port-braised figs, white balsamic reduction, chili oil, fresh herbs, crostini
GORGONZOLA DATES
gorgonzola, prosciutto, pine nut, aged balsamic, parsley
SPICY PRAWNS
herb-garlic butter sauce, toasted baguette
CRAB CAKES
lemon arbol aioli, frisee
SAUTEED CALAMARI
spicy tomato and white wine sauce, castelvetrano olive, garbanzo bean, shallot, garlic, lemon olive oil, italian herbs, grilled garlic sourdough
SWEET POTATO FRIES
chipotle aïoli, ketchup

Soup and Salad
PURPLE CHOPPED
romaine, radicchio, cured black olives, cherry tomato, mama lil's peppers, english cucumber, garbanzo bean, red onion, feta, oregano vinaigrette, basil and mint
LITTLE GEM CAESAR
Fried crouton, crispy garlic, everything bagel spice, shaved parmesan, lemon wedge, caesar dressing
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
pulled chicken, bacon, almond, scallion, celery, apple, dried cranberry, parmigiano-reggiano, cranberry-dijon vinaigrette
TOMATO SOUP
san marzano tomato
MIXED GREENS
dried cherries, shaved parmesan, oregano vinaigrette

Sandwiches
GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP
provolone, smoked gouda, gruyère, charred onion confit, grilled sourdough
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
fresh tomato, lettuce, pickled cucumber and Fresno chili, chipotle aioli, toasted brioche bun
MISO BURGER
ROAST BEEF
toasted bui bread, horseradish cream sauce, caramelized onion, melted gruyere, giardiniera, cornichons, red wine jus
SALMON BURGER
sweet gem lettuce, pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, green olive aioli, grilled brioche bun
IMPOSSIBLE SANDWICH
vegan cheddar, tomato, frisée, red onion jam, lemon arbol aioli, grilled sourdough

Pastas
FUSILLI ALLA VODKA
sautéed broccolini, garlic, shallot, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil
SWEET CORN & MUSHROOM RISOTTO
infused corn broth, pancetta, melted fennel and garlic, pecorino romano, crispy shallot, fennel fronds, chili oil
CACIO E PEPE
bucatini, black truffle butter, garlic, parmesan, course black pepper, parsley
MUSSEL AND LINGUICA PASTA
penn cove mussels, squid ink linguine, arrabiata sauce, brandy, garlic confit, fried basil, pecorino

Mains
COQ AU VIN
grilled Mary's airline chicken breast, pancetta, crispy fingerling potatoes, locally foraged mushrooms, caramelized pearl onion, garlic confit, white wine, enriched chicken stock, fresh thyme and parsley
CAULIFLOWER
hazelnut romesco, wild rice, caramelized summer squash, spinach, roasted red pepper, shallot, garlic, calabrian chili-infused honey, scallion
GRILLED BAVETTE STEAK
10oz painted hills natural beef, baby-red mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, chimichurri, smoked bone marrow butter, veal demi, scallions
SEARED DUCK
charred broccolini, sauteed alliums, roasted duck fat potatoes, port blueberry reduction

Desserts
FUDGE BROWNIE
almond chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato
PEACH COBBLER
cinnamon-ginger baked peaches, sugar biscuit, vanilla gelato
BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE
vanilla gelato

Kids
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP
grilled sourdough, american and cheddar, choice side
KIDS CRISPY CHICKEN
mary's farm raised
KIDS STEAK
soy marinated flank
KIDS BEEF SLIDERS
american cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickles, choice side
KIDS GRILLED CHICKEN
mary's farm raised

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Recent Reviews

A group of women friends and I really like dining at the Purple Cafe in downtown Seattle. The service is great, our food is good, the wine tower in the middle of the dining room is amazing and the vibe is very energetic. We did decide that we shouldn't come right at noon as the noise level in the dining room is extremely high with the high ceilings and hard floors. At 1:30 when we were about to leave, it was very pleasant! The tomato soup was especially great yesterday. And...
June 2025
Delicious food and great service. Our server, Hailee, was wonderful, friendly and professional. Thanks to the maitre'd for reserving a window table for our birthday celebration. Much appreciated! We love Purple!
June 2025
The Purple never fails to deliver an outstanding dining experience. The wine choice and pairings were good fun and the food was perfectly prepared. Their success is obvious as they were packed on a Monday evening.
April 2025

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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 829-2280