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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

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323 Parkplace Ctr
Kirkland, WA 98033

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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Local(425) 828-3772

323 Parkplace Ctr
Kirkland, WA 98033

http://www.purplecafe.com

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Purple Cafe And Wine Bar is located in Washington. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine American cuisine. The menu is long. It's been awarded the Best of Wine List award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features lunch and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Mo Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is just an OK place. Average food and Average Service. I don't drink so I don't know much about their wine or if this is the wine place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Quynh-An P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This has lately become the go-to place for my best friend and I to meet for dinner and drinks, as a result maybe I'm a bit biased because coming here just means that I get some much needed girly time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alvin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is awesome good wine selection, without all the typical pretentious wine connoisseurs (sp?). try the lobster mac and cheese.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zay W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty sufficient.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aly M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a reservation for later but ended up getting there early. They were able to seat us anyway, and were even thoughtful in where they sat us. While I waited the few minutes, I checked out the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clayton B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've heard quite a bit about this place through various outlets. When I finally decided to make reservations here for my girlfriend's father's b-day I was excited to try it out. First thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first thing to remember about Purple is that it is in Kirkland which means that there is a high percentage of douchebags and cougars. Casting this aside, Purple is quite charming and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by c y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to the Kirkland location numerous times and the downtown Seattle location too. Good service, good food at this wine theme restaurant. Currently they offer a $25 and $35 dinner special. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Curtis L.

5.0 of 5 stars. a great night out...we finally made it to purple. we had gift cards given to us from a friend and we were finally able to use them a year and a half later. we should have used them sooner given the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place to have a relaxed time with unique northwest food (and great wine selection). This location is a little loud but worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here on a date night. We just had appetizer and wine but overall it was a nice evening. Can get a little crowded and is a little too trendy for us but we went after 9 and that was nice.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took a trip to Purple with two of my female relatives and my best friend a few weekends ago. My house is nearly equidistant to all three locations, but we chose the Kirkland Purple over downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for dinner when a mutual friend was in town and overall my impressions have been very positive. Our waiter was very entertaining and was able to suggest a couple very good bottles of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here with a group twice in the last few months. Loved the food, especially:- the apple pear walnut & stilton salad- butternut squash & prosciutto salad- lobster baked mac & cheese- butternut...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times and the food is pretty good. I had the butternut squash and proscuitto salad which had great flavor. The wine selections are also good, but the wine list isn't 100%...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Downtown restaurant has great tasting menu

My favorite part of dining at Purple is the tasting menu with the matching flights of wine. I visited recently with two friends, and together we tried 20 dishes and nearly as many glasses of wine. No need to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kate m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Visited Purple about a month ago and had pretty good service. Our waitress didn't have the greatest knowledge about the wine menu but made up for it on the meals. Sadly the one in downtown Seattle did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was here for a client event and we were in the back room which was nice for a small gathering. The service was great as was the food and wine selection.We ordered so many different appetizers I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cora F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like Purple, but the service at the Seattle and Woodinville locations is better. At my most recent experience we arrived at 5:30 on the Friday after Christmas without reservations. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

3.0 of 5 stars. While the ambiance of this place really isn't my cup o' tea (mostly due to the propoderance of douchbaggery that frequent this place), the have a great assortment of wines and knowlegable wait staff....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a new favorite restaurant on the Eastside! Purple Cafe was recommended by a friend who lives nearby, so we dropped by for dinner one night while I was in town. The space, ambiance, service--...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonas B.

3.0 of 5 stars. We try to sit at the bar because the tables are not as nice. The appetizers are quite all right and although they have few great wines you can easily try many wines you wouldn't find by the glass...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Good food! by Meghan W. at InsiderPages

An excellent choice for a quality dinner or just a glass of wine. Nice ambiance inside....sophisticated but not stuff. Highly recommend. Multiple locations in the Seattle/Kirkland/Woodinville areas.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by clint w.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's been quite awhile since I've been here, but I'm not as hot on this place as the average bear, apparently. I was here during the holiday season before and tried to make it during the summer but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Forget Red Robin or Cheesecake Factory! My girlfriends and I have deemed this our new spot to catch up and enjoy a delicious meal. Still blows us away every time.We've tried something from each...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was 3-4 stars- some dishes were awesome (the raviolo app with beets, the baked brie app, both fantastic!), some not so much (the pizza was just 'meh', the bacon-wrapped scallops with port...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is 3-4 stars.... some of it is great but I have had a couple menu items that weren't great. I had steak at the Seattle location one time and it was mediocre. The wine list is great, of course....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Worst Customer Service

I ate at Purple last weekend and had the worst customer service from the manager. They were out of two of the wines I ordered and didn't even offer me a third wine at a similar price. In fact they tried to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Really not fine dining

The restaurant food is really okay. Thumbs down. The wine selection is fine. I have to write alteast 100 characters to write. I dont have much to say
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Wonderful Date Spot by sara B. at InsiderPages

My husband and I love to experience a date night out at the Purple Wine Bar. The selection of wine is top notch and the appetizers are priced just right and enough for a quick dinner before a movie. The decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitzie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I completed the Purple trifecta. I've been to all three Purples in the area. And I have to say this one here in Kirkland is my least favorite. First off the parking sucks! Second off the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Boy, I really like this place. Somebody put some serious thought into making sure all the little things were taken care of. (Ex: I sat facing a wall but some smart person had put a mirror on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come here straight after work on a Friday night at the end of summer. As the heat of the day fades away and the sky turns to shades of wildfire, ask for a table outside and hope that you get seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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cool place by Dan S. at InsiderPages

This is a very funky place. The interior is very unique. We wine tasters and appetizers at the bar. Both very good. There bottled beer selection was also good.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The wine selection is awesome! It's pretty and I'm so happy they're able to stay in business. It's such a neat place to hang out. My one gripe about the place is the heavy furniture! I can barely move...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elicia L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to purple twice in the last week. It was FANFREAKINGTASTIC!!!! The first time one of my coworkers and I went after work and then I returned with my bosses for a work meeting/dinner. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ty R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a pretty nice place. Great decor, good service. The location seemed kind of strange to me, as it's basically in a strip mall, but tastefully decorated and nicely laid out. It has a very large...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. A grand place to sit back and enjoy Kirkland, all while sippin some wine. I of course, for some reason, get tipsy a whole lot faster on wine, so I have to take it slowVery fun times though!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. A. C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing food, that's for sure. Anything on their menu is delicious. I've tried pretty much everything and have not yet been disappointed.The ambience here is LOUD. At night, it gets a bit dark as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Purple Cafe & Wine Bar has never let me down when it comes to good food, good atmosphere, and good service. I must admit that I am not a wine drinker, but I can say the selection there seems to be one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Wine Patio

Lovely
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sipping various red wines from their extenstive listis while admiring my crA�me brulee trio. Service, ambiance, weather and beautiful people is a wonderful combination. Parking is not a hassle. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good wine selection here - ordered the specials - risotto (yummy) and the halibut. Service was good - outdoor dining on a beautiful July evening is always a plus. Nice convenient spot without the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really just love getting cheese and wine flights! If you're there when they do the mystery flights, do it... it's a lot of fun to either show off your wine expertise or just pretend.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason C.

3.0 of 5 stars. With quite the impressive wine selection I was equally impressed with the knowledgeable staff. The outdoor seating is ideal for the rare fine weather around this area. The appetizers were great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dr G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here today for lunch. The waiter was friendly without being too solicitous. I ordered one of the wine flights, and he did a handwritten list of the four varieties, and gave a complete rundown...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really don't think this is quite a 5 star place but, it is the most solid four stars I have ever given. I have never had a bad experience here. Food is consistent, which is a huge compliment. Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan T.

4.0 of 5 stars. if you go here for the wine flights, BE SURE you have a designated dirver because this will be a very fun event, they come over to you table and give you plenty of wine, if you want more, just ask and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Always double check your bill.My past two experiences at Purple (both Seattle and Kirkland have been terrible). I've never found the waitstaff to be above average, but they've been AWFUL my past two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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good food and wine

I've been three times now and enjoyed it. I've always been happy with the wine. The lobster mac and cheese was OK. The bacon wrapped scallop appetizer was nice. I really enjoyed the Sesame Crusted Ahi although...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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I actually like it,

I haven't had a bad experience- well once, but I've been many times, I have...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A social group I organize decided to meet at the Purple Cafe in Kirkland for dinner and drinks. I called ahead for reservations indicating I would have 5-7 guests. The person on the phone indicated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was in the Seattle area for a wedding last August, and made plans to meet a friend for dinner. She recommended Purple. Alas, at the time the restaurant's location was not plotted in Google maps, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is an enjoyable place to have dinner. There are options if you want to save a buck... have a sandwich... and the wine list is quite impressive. The food will not knock your socks off, but it has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Purple bandwagon passed me up awhile ago. As much as I desired to check it out (especially the downtown location) something else always came up. My wife snags the many unused gift cards we are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here roughly 5 times and have not been disappointed once. I highly recommend the baked brie for an appetizer and indulging in a wine flight. The Kirkland location has a nice relaxed feel to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I come here when I want a treat, or when my parents want to take me out to dinner, since it's their favorite restaurant in Kirkland. I would have to say, it's mine too!There have been times when the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by August M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I'm a little confused by some of the bad scores on this place. Maybe it's just because I'm from Northern California, and there are good restaurants on every corner in the Seattle suburbs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Great experience at Purple!

My best friend and I went to Purple for the first time last night -- we had a great time. They were able to seat us promptly, great service, and the food was delicious! The atmosphere was great and the decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julian H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've enjoyed Purple many times, but it seems to be having a death-by-a-thousand cuts problem. There is *something* about it that keeps it from being great, but unlike a lot of the other reviewers here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vera A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I know this place receives great reviews. It wasn't that impressive for me. My husband, my father and I visited the place. The appetizers were disappointing. The $30.00 steak was good but not my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hadn't been to the Kirkland Purple Caf for a while, which surprised me when I realized it since I used to go there fairly regularly. So it was nice when I had the opportunity to stop in for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jensen H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Purple is overpriced and uninspired.It's a nice idea--lots of wines by the glass and by the flight, a cheese selection, and a broad menu. Unfortunately, the quality of the food is nowhere near as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim O.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite of the three Purple restaurants. Yes, it's in a strip mall, like the Woodinville one, but this one is much better.Same food and wine list, from what I could tell, but the staff was great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim B.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are three Purple Cafe's and I've eaten at them all.The Woodinville one is tasty and feels really comfortable. The Seattle one is chiq and phenomenal. The Kirkland one ... ehh ... it's okay.It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam H.

3.0 of 5 stars. You can go here to check out $5000 hand bags and have some average food. The cold ambiance is PACKED with yuppies like me.I like the selection of wine fine, but they never seem to have the really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a fantastic experience at Purple last night. The service was right on. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our server kept us satisfied without being obnoxiously attentive. He was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by May A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm currently in Seattle for work and my CFO took me to Purple. I was so excited when we got there - a whole wall full of different wines and cheese platter - with drunken goat cheese - OMG - I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was pretty excited when this place opened in Kirkland. A wine bar down the street from my house? Hello! Sign me up! I have gone several times with the girls and always get the small plates and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food was pretty regular, nothing outstanding - I had the ahi tuna and calamari, neither were anythign special. I hear the wine list is great (I haven't tried it myself). The open and outside seating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went here for lunch to celebrate my intern's last day before going back to school. We had a table of 8, and they have these funny big tables where it's totally hugely square -- two people on each...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have this terrible habit of being really underdressed when I go to nice places with my friend E. The time she took my wife and I to Purple in Kirkland was no exception. I was terrified when I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to hang out with friends. The girls went for after dinner drinks last night. I had the "a kiss of sweetness" flights. It was pretty interesting. I didn't care for one out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Niall K.

2.0 of 5 stars. The location is a little odd in the middle of a QFC and the rest of the strip mall but its nice inside. It can be very loud. Food is good most of the time service is never consistent. I used to really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Just Two Words: Crab Cakes!

My mother and I are convinced Purple has the best crab cakes in the Seattle area, and we've tried almost all of them! We also love the salads--all are delicious and most pair well with the crab cakes. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent menu...good sandwiches, pizzas, salads, etc. Great wine selection, duh it's a wine bar, but the wine prices are a little on the spendy side. It gets 4 stars because I still dream about the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by hunter w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is good. (Attractive staff) Wine is nicely selected. (Attractive staff) Prices are reasonable for the quality of experience. (Attractive staff) Monday bottle specials. (Attractive staff)
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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wine list is worth it

i have been to purple in seattle and kirkland. i prefer the one in seattle, which is trendier. overall, i think their industrial interior will quickly become passe and tired looking. regardless, i was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Wow

Purple is a wonderful place to bring friends from out of town. The atmosphere is dreamy and the dark lighting is so special. The food is devine.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bar at Cafe Purple is the place to dine solo for the Kirkland epicure. A friendly, attractive staff, moderate pricing, and cornucopia of inexpensive wines by the glass make this the default...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Besides being located in a strip mall, purple cafe is worth a visit

We rented the semi private room for a friend's birthday. It had a 500 beverage and food minimum. The prices were relatively inexpensive and it was pretty hard to eat and drink that much! The servic...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff

I love Purple! My husband and I go there often and enjoy the food and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Purple Cafe & Wine Bar is a welcome surprise in the middle of a giant shopping center that includes a TGI Fridays, a QFC, and an Original Pancake House. Off to the side of the parking lot, and next to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is short of 5 stars, purely for the fact that the staff have very small knowledge of what wine goes well with the food. You would think with their menu, which is yummy and there isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Looks are deceiving

This place only looks fantastic. Great lighting, cool bar and wine storage.... but don't be deceived. I went here after work with a friend and we were so disappointed. It took 15 minutes to get our drinks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good wine, good appetizers - but do yourself a favor: Go to the one in Woodinville. You'll avoid the hard surfaces (read: WHAT? I CAN"T HEAR YOU ACROSS THE TABLE) and the new-Kirkland yuppies.Once in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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One of our favorites

This place rocks. To the person who spent $120 on cheese and wine for 4, what on earth did you order? Granted, we generally go on Mondays for half-price bottles, but there are numerous wines under $30 (and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Perfection! I love the wine flights and also the cheese samplers. Make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary Sam Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the luxury of not having to pay (or even seeing the prices) when I went here, so I can't comment on the value that you get for your money. But the food was fantastic and delicious.These guys...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris O.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, please see my review for the Purple Cafe in Woodinville (*****), which is superior. They are very similar, with nearly identical menus. So what are the differences?Well in Woodinville,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Our group of friends came here after a wedding and the wait staff was great about accommodating our every growing group. I loved the multiple choices of flights and cheeses. The variety in small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Even if you're not a wine connoisseur, the cuisine is wonderful!

I absolutely love this place! This is my new favorite spot. For years, friends have been trying to get me to appreciate wine and it wasn't until my visit to the Purple Cafe where I actually learned to enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Purple in Kirkland may help you out...

The wine bar Purple in downtown Kirkland may be what you are looking for as I believe they do some wine tastings there. They've got a good wine selection since that is their forte.The food there i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Great atmosphere

This restaurant is one of my faves in Seattle - it's got a great atmosphere that's casual but cool, a delicious menu, TONS of wines - it's just a cool vibe, perfect for dinner with friends, a business lunch,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my new favorite spots - along with their sister location in Woodinville.Great atmosphere, great service, fantastic wine selection and gourmet food.I especially enjoy the daily specials...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Spectacular at times, Average at others

I visited Purple Cafe with a group of about 15. We enjoyed the gigantic table in the private back room. The decor of the Purple Cafe was somewhat gothic modern, with dark smooth lines, and heavy iron...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Great for wine tasting

Every month my sister and I have a tradition of coming here and ordering their cheese/wine flight. We pick three cheeses and they are brought out with three different wines to compliment. I have just turned 21...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa P.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you like wine this is the place to be. Well kind of... I went the other day with my boyfriend and a friend, telling them what a great place it was, and how awesome the food was. I was wrong. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Al L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a five star place with one star deducted for not being able to make reservations. We love to go here from October - April. After that, if you arrive after 6pm, be prepared to wait, and wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I especially enjoy going there to try new wines with one of their "flights". Sunday at the woodinville bar is 1/2 price night for a bottle of wine. The food is good, though I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Overpriced and BAD service!

Went here for drinks and apetizers before dinner ($120 for wine/cheese for 4!) The flight of wine 'special' was a ripoff, $30 for 4 samples of wines. 2 of them were terrible, the other 2 acceptable. We ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Good food & service

The food was good and service was good (although our server was clueless about the wine list). Nothing spectacular -- We enjoyed the restaurant, but wouldn't rush back to it.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Delicious Food - Great Decor

Purple Cafe is a fantastic restaurant with among the best service in the Seattle region. Although it apparently is well known for an extensive wine list (demonstrated by the massive ten foot high win...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The wine and cheese pairing are a must try. If it's possible I think I like cheese even more now. The entree courses were great as well. And the ambiance and service made for a good place to take a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

The 'Purple Cafe and Wine Bar' in downtown Kirkland is a great place to relax with your friends or partner. You can dress causal or dressy, depending on your mood, either way you will fit in. Its a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Great Date Spot by Kristen M. at InsiderPages

I have been to Purple a handful of times. I chose it for my birthday last year, and took a friend there this year for her birthday. I have also been there twice on dates. If you like wine, its their specialty....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Relaxing atmosphere

We have had lunch at both the Kirkland and Woodinville restaurants, and dinner at the Kirkland Purple Cafe. Lunch was especially wonderful, with the wine/cheese pairings a real delight. Out of 4 servers we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Mixed feelings

The staff here has always been wine knowledgeable and helpful. The wines by the glass selections have been decreased and remainig selection choices have increased in price. Noisy. No soft good to dull the din....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2004
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Belltown in Redmond

Urban winebars with great food are common in Belltown, but not on the Eastside and certainly not in Redmond. Although it's tucked into a lackluster shopping mall, once you enter, you would swear that you're in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2004
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Food & Drink selection Top Notch

I live within walking distance and often visit because of a good selection of inexpensive but tastey wine and good meal choices. The bartender is knowledgeable and honest about the wine. They will be soon be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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OpenTable

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is an urban haven of rustic elements with wrought iron fixtures and an extraordinary bar. Purple features a global wine selection coupled with a menu that blends classic American...
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Seattle Times

the menu is long, but the wine list is longer, offering hundreds of bottles and more than 70 wines by the glass. grazing is a good way to navigate the menu. salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta comprise the...
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