NYC chower needs your help! Large group breakfast and drink options downtown Seattle

[littlewilson]

A large group of girlfriends will be descending on downtown Seattle for a brief visit this weekend. I'm hoping to find some good options for breakfast on Saturday and then for drinks / light fare on Saturday night.

I need places that won't be fully overwhelmed with 10 or 12 people coming in, that can handle us without a reservation (even if it means some waiting), but are still delicious if not fully Chowish, and more Seattle than tourist. Walkable from downtown/market/hotels area. The drinks option could be anything from a cafe with a nice bar to a hotel bar to a jukebox joint with a good bartender.

Any ideas that fit the bill?

[DTeater]

How about Steelhead Diner for breakfast/brunch (opens at 11). It's a pretty big room so your group size should be manageable, but I'd give a quick call before you head in.

I agree with Zig Zag, but per your last q, there aren't very many dive-y spots right in the heart of downtown, alas. Maybe the Green Room at the Showbox Market. A couple other options for drinks Sat night; Purple Wine Bar (lots of food options here too), Alibi Room, Marcus' Martini Heaven in Pioneer Square (not for food.) Good hotel bars: Oliver's (Mayflower Park Hotel), the Four Seasons or the W. None of those are bargains though. Could consider the "musicquarium" lounge at the Triple Door (under Wild Ginger)--fits the bill for food, drinks and space for a group, but the service was abysmal last time I went.

Enjoy your visit to Seattle!

[natalie.warner]

Lola for breakfast and Brasa for drinks light food

[terrier]

Lola is my favorite breakfast downtown but there's no way they could handle 10 people without a reservation. I don't think they could even handle 2 six-tops.

[bluedog67]

Boat Street for breakfast - belltwon may be a little out of the way, but managable

zig zag for drinks.

[littlewilson]

Zig Zag sounds great. In case it doesn't work out though, any ideas for a more dive-y type of bar with a low-key vibe and good prices?

Thanks so much for the tips thus far!

[BallardFoodie]

The Nite Lite on 2nd between Stewart and Virginia is about as divey as it gets in the downtown area. It is unique, though.

[NWWanderer]

One of my favorite places downtown for breakfast on the weekends is Cafe Campagne in the market. But with a group that size, I'd call ahead if you can, even if it's just that morning.

[terrier]

That many people, downtown, and no reservation? Dim sum at O'Asian.

Drinks, depends on the time - if you're drinking in the evening, Zig Zag.

[littlewilson]

Definitely evening for the cocktails. Thx for your rec.

As for breakfast, I'd definitely prefer table-service, but maybe even a more casual counter-service option would work? Another option is to split into 2 6-top groups.