With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, many enjoy the Pink Door's speakeasy-ness almost as much as the savory Italian food. In warm months patrons partake on the deck shaded by a grape arbor while enjoying the stunning view of Elliott Bay. The roasted garlic and tapenade are eminently shareable appetizers; spaghetti alla puttanesca (with anchovies, capers, and tomatoes), and cioppino are standout entrées, though nothing stands too far out -- people come here mostly for the atmosphere. The whimsical bar is often crowded, the staff is saucy and irreverent, and cabaret acts regularly perform on a small corner stage. There's no place quite like it.
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