Purple Café 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

Second time visit, flew in from AZ to visit my son. Second visit to The Purple Cafe. Stewart took very good care of us, recommend the Confit Duck Ragu and it was as good as Stewart said it would be. My son had the Salmon and enjoyed that dish as well. Purple will be on the agenda for our next visit in October.
August 2026
Purple has some great dishes! They have a kids menu as well... the service was quick and efficient, the server and other staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall we had a great time and a wonderful meal.
August 2026
Great food, great service, tables are nicely spaced, the architecture of the restaurant is unique and impressive with the tall winding wine storage in the center of the restaurant. Can be a bit noisy at times but a good trade for the impressive high ceilings.
August 2026

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Purple Café and Wine Bar

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