The Pink Door

The Pink Door Review

With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, The Pink Door's speakeasy quality draws Pike Place Market regulars almost as much as its savory Italian food does. In warm months, outdoor dining in Seattle doesn't get much better than the ample deck here, with its shaded grape arbor and views of Elliott Bay. The roasted garlic and tapenade are eminently shareable appetizers, pappardelle al ràgu Bolognese (with slow-simmered meat sauce), linguine alle vongole (with fresh baby clams, pancetta, and white wine), 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. The happy hour on weekdays from 3 to 5 and 10 to closing is festive and worth seeking out.