Cocktails are having a moment as the alcoholic libation du jour in Seattle and nowhere is that more clear than at Heartwood, a handsome restaurant and bar with a menu of mixed drinks that is unmatched. Come for dinner, where each dish is infused with Southeast Asian flavors and has its own cocktail pairing (optional for an additional $7).
You can also hang out at the bar section (3pm to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, to midnight Friday and Saturday) where a menu of small plates and simple meals ($4 to $20) is served. For those looking to splash out, the chef's tasting menu for $75 a head is highly recommended.