romantic dinner walking distance from 1st & Madison

[nwhophead]

I'm looking for a romantic place to take my wife walking distance from Hotel 1000. We love Assagios and have been to Purple (woodinville, not the Seattle one) but other than that, don't get to downtown Seattle w/out kids much. Don't want drawn out and too fancy, looking for more sharing, fun, romantic place with good service and wine/drink menu. We love to do lots of apps or share meals (though I like spicy and her not so much). Any ideas? Don't mind a bit of a walk.

[klsalas]

Try Lecosho on Harbor Steps. Owned by original owner of Matt's in the Market. Great creative Pacific NW food. Nice quiet location. 5 minutes from Hotel 1000

[maybelle]

While I liked Lecosho, I wouldn't say it was romantic. I thought it was very loud and the tables were jammed a little closer than I like.

[Jeffo405]

I completely agree. Plus in my experience, the food wasn't nearly as good as Chez Shea.

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Chez Shea
94 Pike St. Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101

[lmcsherr]

I'll confirm the Chez Shea recommendation; Il Bistro has been wonderful for our last couple of meals.

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Chez Shea
94 Pike St. Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101

Il Bistro
93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

[Jeffo405]

I totally second Chez Shea. One of the most romantic restaurants in town. Also perhaps Art at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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Chez Shea
94 Pike St. Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101

Four Seasons
820 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022

[nwhophead]

Thanks to all that have posted. So far Chez Shea seems like a logical choice and not too far a walk. The Palace Kitchen menu looks amazing but seems like a pretty far walk, maybe another time. Definitely have had Tavolata on the radar but Beltown might be a bit of a haul too and sketchy walk at night. The hotel package comes with drinks and breakfast at BOKA.

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Palace Kitchen
2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Chez Shea
94 Pike St. Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101

Tavolata
2323 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

[cocktailhour]

I would not call Art romantic. Belltown I don't think is a sketchy walk at all, but certainly a bit of a haul.

[bourbongal]

Matt's and Chez Shea are great suggestions. Also take a look at Place Pigalle in Pike Place Market - it is very cozy and romantic and they have a really creative menu. And the small batch bourbon selection may be unrivaled in Seattle.

[christy319]

Chez Shea--romantic, great atmosphere and service (great happy hour too), Tavolata (best Italian downtown, also a great happy hour and great service), maybe Il Bistro (I haven't been in years but I am hearing good things lately).

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Il Bistro
93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Tavolata
2323 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

[jgoran]

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel 1000 a couple years ago and started our evening with some happy hour appetizers in BOKA at Hotel 1000 and then walked to Palace Kitchen. That made for a pretty nice evening. I had some great pumpkin cheddar speatzles at BOKA.

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Palace Kitchen
2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

[terrier]

Matt's in the Market is still great for this.