Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBake's Place Bar & Bistro
Bellevue, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bake's Place Bar & Bistro runs a serious beverage program: a 200-plus whiskey list, inventive cocktails like the barrel-aged Manhattan, and a dedicated mocktail menu. Themed nights add structure, while wine and local drafts fill out the bar. A few missteps exist, but the range and ambition are clear.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bake's Place Barrel Aged Manhattan ($20) for a smoky, complex take on the classic. For something lighter, the Not Soon Enough ($16) balances gin, Cynar, and citrus. Whiskey fans should try the Bottled-In-Bond flight ($24) to compare three distinct pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find a deep selection and curated flights. Cocktail drinkers will appreciate the creative signatures and themed nights. Non-alcoholic drinkers are well served by the mocktail menu and NA sparkling wine. Groups seeking variety will find something for everyone.
- When should I go?
- Visit on Whiskey Wednesday for featured pours and flights, or Tiki Thursday for tropical specials like the Ube Mai Tai.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $15 to $20 for signatures, with premium options up to $40. Wine by the glass is $12-$16, bottles from $42 to $260. Draft beers around $8.50, mocktails around $14.60. Whiskey pours vary widely, with flights from $24 to $100.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey program stands out with over 200 selections and rare flights like the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection. Themed nights (Whiskey Wednesday, Tiki Thursday) add a layer of curation. The non-alcoholic menu is unusually robust, featuring creative mocktails and NA sparkling wine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails with a barrel-aged Manhattan and coffee-infused creations. Classics are well-priced. Themed nights add variety.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse menu with inventive signatures and everyday classics.
- — Themed nights (Whiskey Wednesday, Tiki Thursday) provide variety.
Standout selections
- — Bake's Place Barrel Aged Manhattan ($20) – Larceny Bourbon, house vermouth, house bitters; smoky, boozy, complex.
- — Wake Me Up Before You Go Go ($17) – Four Roses Small Batch, Licor 43, coffee syrup, coffee foam; mocha, boozy, silky.
- — Not Soon Enough ($16) – Astrea Gin, Cynar, lemon, egg white, citrus dust; silky, bitter, citrusy.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $16-$20; everyday classics $15; premium up to $40.
Wine
A broad wine list with regional diversity, including Washington, Oregon, California, and international selections. Both by-the-glass and bottle options are available, with premium bottles up to $260.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection with regional diversity.; Offers both by-the-glass and bottle options.
- — Includes premium and rare selections like Veuve Clicquot.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (FR) – $135/750ml, a classic Champagne.
- — Viberti 'La Gemella' Rosé 2024 – $14/glass, $52/bottle; lively acidity, strawberry, blackberry.
- — J. Lohr Chardonnay 2024 – $56/bottle; citrus, melon, apple, balanced acidity.
Pricing: By the glass $12-$16; bottles $42-$260; house wines $44.
Beer
A focused draft list featuring local and regional craft breweries, plus a non-alcoholic option. Happy hour specials add value. Limited bottle/can selection beyond draft.
Menu strengths
- — Local craft breweries represented.; Non-alcoholic beer option available.
Standout selections
- — Jellyfish Brewing Sir-Hugs-Alot Hazy IPA – 7.3% ABV, $8.50.
- — Crux Brewing NO MO Sunset Summit Hazy IPA – non-alcoholic, $7/12oz can.
Pricing: Draft beers around $8.50; NA can $7; happy hour $1 off drafts.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu with creative, non-alcoholic spirits like Pathfinder and Wilderton Citrus. Includes NA sparkling wine and beer. Pricing is comparable to cocktails, showing investment in the category.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mocktails using non-alcoholic spirits.; Includes non-alcoholic beer and sparkling wine.
Standout selections
- — Out of Fashion ($14.60) – Pathfinder, ginger beer, Demerara, orange water.
- — Mango Spritz – Wilderton Citrus, mango, soda water.
- — Woody's Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Blanc de Blanc (CA).
Pricing: Mocktails around $14.60; NA sparkling wine and beer available.
Spirits
An exceptional whiskey list with over 200 selections spanning bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish, and Japanese. Curated flights and themed promotions like Whiskey Wednesday showcase rare and allocated bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Exceptional whiskey selection with rare and allocated bottles.
- — Priced per 2oz pour with a wide range.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 2023 Flight – $100 for five.5oz pours.
- — Bottled-In-Bond Flight – $24 for three.75oz pours: Wilderness Trail, Heaven Hill 7yr, Cream of Kentucky Rye.
- — Blanton's Bourbon – $22 per 2oz pour.
Pricing: Whiskey pours per 2oz, many under $20, premium up to $150; flights $24-$100.
How it sits with the food
The beverage program supports food pairing with a broad wine list including Washington, Oregon, and California selections. The Barrel Aged Manhattan's smoky profile could complement grilled meats, while the Not Soon Enough's citrus and bitterness suits lighter fare. Non-alcoholic options like the Mango Spritz offer a refreshing match for spicy dishes.
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