Best places: Small plates restaurants in Washington

Versatile small plates hailing from Morocco & Spain served in a softly lit, Moroccan-inspired room.

Hearty Eurasian dishes & chic cocktails served in a casual setting complete with distinctive murals.

Oysters & other seafood plus American plates & specialty cocktails in a small, simple space.

Wood-paneled eatery by chef Ethan Stowell specializing in sophisticated Italian-Mediterranean fare.

👍👍 This is the coolest brewery I’ve been to! The place is really cozy and they have swinging chairs! You get a bracelet and can pour your own drinks, which is great if you want ti taste multiple drinks. They have 32 options of beer, cider and even a non-alcoholic root beer. I had the lemon basil cider...

Vintage vibe for a Spanish-influenced bar & eatery serving up snacks & mains, cocktails & beer.

Cool, waterfront bistro with 2 wine bars & a thoughtfully sourced menu of artisanal pizzas & tapas.

Compact, neighborhood coffeehouse providing locally roasted brews & pastries along with wine & beer.

Nature-focused bar with library nook, numerous craft beers & hard ciders & some small plates.

Eatery with a wood-fired oven turning out European & NW dishes in a white-&-blue cottagelike room.

👍👍 Blue Rooster has become a cherished gem in our routine over the past few months. This café's consistency in excellence is truly commendable. The coffee consistently reaches the heights of perfection, a testament to their dedication. My personal favorite, the made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, cater...

👍👍 Right in front of gas station. It chicks get nice you stop for gas and have a coffee. And also because it close to church so it could be really crowded sometime. The service I won’t say nice but definitely acceptable 😐. The taste of coffee are actually pretty good. I guess the coffee beans are ok...

👍👍 My favorite coffee shop in Bellevue area, so peaceful and gorgeous. Plus, i love Dilettante’s chocolates since forever. I always order either Dark Mocha or Xtra Dark Hot Chocolate, tasted just right. It is one of those quiet coffee shops whose people tend to keep to themselves, mostly working on th...

Locally sourced Japanese cuisine & elevated ramen dishes presented in an upbeat, modern setting.

Ample dining room with wood-fired oven turning out Spanish tapas & paella plus wine/cocktails.

👍👍 Super delicious and authentic southeast Asian cuisine! Had the chicken satay skewers, Thai noodle soup, DIY Peking duck wraps (very very good) and the jackfruit fries. The atmosphere was also fantastic, and I think this would make a chic place for dinner. They had a variety of interesting cocktails,...

Intimate restaurant featuring Neapolitan-style pies, homemade pasta & cocktails, plus patio seating.

👍👍 Wonderful food and drinks. Stopped by to check it out and tried the Bloody Mary and a tasting of 3 spirits. Also ordered the Korean Pork Belly and the Focaccia. The Bloody Mary was the perfect blend of a little peppery and a little spicy. The Rye was my favorite of the tasting, smooth slightly sweet...

Snug, Moroccan-tiled bar serves apéritifs, amari & wine along with New American small plates.