There are a lot of really bad drinks, food, and vibes at Seattle restaurants that look exactly like this and have almost identical menus as well. Honestly, I have never been to a city where the bad restaurants and bars cosplay so well. Fortunately, this bar is actually really really good. Their happy hour is an infuriatingly tiny window (4-5p), but really really good. 50 percent off of every drink, and 25 percent off all food. We had some of the best truffle parmesan fries I have ever had here. It came with a black garlic aioli that was also incredibly good and left a really strong impression. We got 8 different drinks, if you include a 3-amaro flight, and all of them were storied, complex, herbaceous and delicious. They printed out cute little descriptions with lots of great context too. That flight was $21 pre tax tip and also pre the 50 percent off happy hour. It was one of the best flights I have ever had. They have a section for amaro-based drinks. We tried two of them and they were stellar. We also got 2 non-alcoholic (N/A) drinks that were both some combo of delicious, complex, and refreshing In a sea of middling bars with $22 drinks, herb and bitters stands out. Their patio space with a clear roof feels like a lovely sun room with lots of christmasy trees. The menus are printed in these cute little kids books. This place is stellar, and you should definitely go. Please keep them in business.

I had a really great date night here! I enjoyed the variety of amaros available. The food was fantastic! We got the wild mushrooms, brussels sprouts and spicy tacos. The food was fairly priced and it looks like their prices have actually come down in the last year which is great in this economy. Ivan gave great service and made delicious cocktails! I’ll definitely be back :)

Kathrine

Fell in love with this place! The vibe is cozy, stylish and full of good energy. We did the 5course menu and everything was insanely good. The team was so sweet, they even brought us hot water with lemon because we were freezing after long walk. Highly recommend for a fun dining or bar night in Seattle!

Riley Russell

Incredible restaurant week menu-- five courses, lots of options, and absolutely delicious. Probably the best one I've seen; it was clear they'd put a lot of effort into it. Interesting and extensive cocktail list; restaurant week menu included suggested apertifs, cocktail, and wine pairings. Intimate place, seems like a good place for a date. Kitchen closes an hour before the bar. They seem very accommodating to walk ins, but for a larger group I'd highly suggest to make a reservation / give them a heads up considering the intimate nature of the place and staff volume. Overall, I would recommend and will likely return.

Selim Kuru

Herb & Bitters is my comfort zone. I’ve been coming here for about ten years, and the bar, food, and service have been consistently amazing. It’s truly a gem in Seattle — warm, reliable, and full of character. A strong and absolute recommendation.

Keith S

Our waitress knew so much about all the drinks and how everything was made. Smoked cauliflower was phenomenal, only to be out done by the drinks! Definitely coming back here when I’m in Seattle next!

Kitten Freeman

My boyfriend and I wandered into this cocktail bar during a short barhop, and I'm glad we did because I was originally under the impression that I had already seen all the bars and shops on Broadway! We had WAY too much fun with the Blackberry cocktail (which comes with Willy Nelson) and the Peach and Chong with live burning sage 😹😭 I sent a pic of it to my husband because he is a regular sage user, and he was very impressed, calling the cocktail "so next level" 😆 Our Bartender was great, and I noticed how he was great with conversation but didn't keep the conversation dragging on for too long like some Bartenders do (I mean, connection is nice but I don't like feeling pressured to hold up a conversation for the entire time we're there.) I also noticed how everyone worked as a team with taking orders and making drinks (we weren't by the cocktail station so I didn't quite see who was making every drink, but they were definitely working as a team.) We are already curious about the fancy high-priced cocktails, and we are so excited to finally know of another decent cocktail bar on the Hill! I'll be sure to take more friends. We will definitely need to try the food as well. The most hilarious part was when we were walking past this place on our way to our errand, and saw a friend in there with another friend! We ambushed him with hugs, and the bartender proclaimed that we made his night 😆

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Eli

Great place! Has a cool atmosphere, friendly people, and a small patio in the back. They have some inventive cocktails too. Also there's an all day happy hour on Sundays which is great. For sure check it out if you're in the area.

D M

Walked in here shortly after opening and was astounded by the beautiful decor, it’s like every angle is aesthetically pleasing. Food and drink were excellent and extra affordable during happy hour, the staff was polite and very knowledgeable of their menu and offerings. Shout out to the bartenders who curated the selection flight of amaros, they were all uniquely delicious - and bonus points for having underberg and a actual variety of different beers. 10/10 approved by me industries.

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Mike Sampson

Excellent bar/restaurant that is upscale and stylish while still retaining a casual vibe- drink prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very pleasant. Definitely one of the better bars in Capitol Hill to visit (especially if you are looking for a more upscale/mature vibe than a lot of the other bars in Capitol Hill)

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