Attached to the posh Alexis Hotel, this cozy, book-lined bar and cafe has lots of dark wood and a wide-ranging menu of small plates from PBS sweetheart Caprial Pence. It's worth noting that Pence, aside from seeming nearly excruciatingly nice, was the very first winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest, way back in 1990 when she was at Seattle's acclaimed Fuller's. Should you find a book you like at the Bookstore Bar, they're all for sale.

Restaurant details: “Is take-out your new normal? We're offering 20% off all take out orders. Or want to stock up for future dining? Purchase a gift card and receive a 25% increase in the dollar value (for ex: $100 purchase gets you a $125 gift card)."