Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSeastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Bellevue, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Seastar's happy hour is a reliable stop for classic cocktails and house wine by the glass, backed by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2006. The $12 cocktail list covers Margarita, Lemon Drop, Manhattan, and Martini. A spicy pear drink has drawn positive customer comment. Draft beer from Beardslee Public House rounds out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Manhattan, a bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters classic at $12 during happy hour. For wine, the house red or white comes in 4 or 8 oz pours at $7/$12. If you prefer beer, the Beardslee Public House draft is $8.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail traditionalists who appreciate a straightforward lineup of well-known drinks will feel at home. Wine enthusiasts will find a program that has earned Wine Spectator recognition for nearly two decades. Happy hour seekers get value from the $12 cocktails and tiered wine pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing is clear: cocktails $12 each, house wine $7 for 4 oz or $12 for 8 oz, and draft beer $8. Expect to spend around $12 to $24 per person for a drink or two.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Seastar's wine program has held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2006, a sustained mark of quality. The happy hour menu packages this with classic cocktails and a local draft, all at approachable prices.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The happy hour menu presents a solid set of classics—Margarita, Lemon Drop, Manhattan, and Martini—each $12. A spicy pear drink has been positively noted by customers. The list extends to a range of specialty cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Four classic cocktails are listed at a consistent $12 happy hour price.
- — A spicy pear drink has been praised by customers, described as reminiscent of tart apple pie.
- — Reviewers note the presence of a long specialty cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Manhattan - bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters; Margarita - agave, tequila, lime, triple sec
Pricing: $12 each during happy hour
Wine
The wine program has earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence annually since 2006. Happy hour offers house white, rosé, and red in 4 or 8 oz pours, providing flexibility. Accolades from FOOD & WINE and others support the list's reputation.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator Award of Excellence received every year since 2006.
- — House wine is available in two pour sizes during happy hour.
- — Additional recognition from FOOD & WINE, Sunset, and KING 5.
Standout selections
- — House White - 4 or 8 oz pour
- — House Red - 4 or 8 oz pour
Pricing: House wine $7 for 4 oz, $12 for 8 oz during happy hour
Beer
The beer program is minimal, with a single draft option from Beardslee Public House offered during happy hour at $8. It provides a straightforward choice for beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beer from Beardslee Public House is available at happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Beardslee Public House Draft — 8 — Draft beer available during happy hour.
Pricing: $8 per draft during happy hour
Spirits
The venue maintains a dedicated Cocktails & Spirits menu, and happy hour cocktails incorporate tequila, vodka, bourbon, and gin. No standalone spirits selections are specified.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated Cocktails & Spirits menu page exists.
Standout selections
- — Venue has a dedicated Cocktails & Spirits menu page.
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