A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy delicious, interesting cocktails made with fresh juices, sour, etc. It can get very crowded and the drinks are not cheap but it's one of my... More

A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy delicious, interesting cocktails made with fresh juices, sour, etc. It can get very crowded and the drinks are not cheap but it's one of my favorite places to head to after work. The bartenders are really knowledgable and great to chat with.
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A friend of mine brought me to the Zig Zag because he said that their bartender is one of the best in the world. I have since heard that people fly in to Seattle just to watch him in action. But... More

A friend of mine brought me to the Zig Zag because he said that their bartender is one of the best in the world. I have since heard that people fly in to Seattle just to watch him in action. But many people probably wouldn't recognize the distinction, perhaps only recognizing that he pours generously, has impeccable manners, and experiments. If you're not one of those people who understands the distinctions, you will still enjoy the atmosphere.
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Apparently the Zig Zag has a following for their cocktails, however I'm not sure I know what all the hype is all about. On a recent post-work mini happy hour we headed there before dinner. First of... More

Apparently the Zig Zag has a following for their cocktails, however I'm not sure I know what all the hype is all about. On a recent post-work mini happy hour we headed there before dinner. First of all, they have a limited selection of appetizers. I understand the idea of specializing and doing it well, however the list wasn't too appealing to go along with drinks. Most of the "appetizers" were glorified antipasti platters, which is fine, but if thats not what you are in the mood for then it really doesn't work. I started off the evening with a ketel one and tonic, good simple, clean & refreshing. However after seeing the bartender make what appeared to be a stellar mojito, I decided to order one. It took almost 20 minutes for it to arrive and the bar was empty except for one other table beside us, obviously not swamped. When it arrived, It was good, but really not worth 20 minutes. Then when the bill arrived, my 20 minute mojito cost $9. I'm sorry but a drink better be pretty strong for nine bucks. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but not worth the wait or the amount.
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Walk in and you're swept away to an era when martini bars and stag parties were hip. Except this isn't a bar that's designed to look futuristic, it's designed to evoke class. And it does, with a... More

Walk in and you're swept away to an era when martini bars and stag parties were hip. Except this isn't a bar that's designed to look futuristic, it's designed to evoke class. And it does, with a timeless feel. Apparently the bartenders are nationally ranked, and the creativity shows on the house drink menu. Go for happy hour, when they aren't quite as expensive, and be sure to smile at the cute staff.
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