It's quite likely that if someone—say, for instance, Sofia Coppola—wanted to make a movie about vaguely lonely, multigenerational hip people parading their good style around Seattle and engaging in conversations about the theology of drum and bass, the meaninglessness (and meaningfulness) of art in a time of war, and whether or not pesto belongs in macaroni and cheese, they'd secure the Alibi Room as the film's main location. Upstairs, a minimal but striking dining room gives way to views of Elliott Bay and the sunset, while downstairs, DJs bleed jungle beats into down-tempo cuts and the room sways with sexy, sweaty energy. Upstairs and down, local art— most often of a politically and/or socially aware nature—helps to color the vibe

In Short
Tucked under Pike Place Market, the Alibi Room could easily be dismissed as a place strictly for drinks, but it's also a popular dinner spot. Snug, dimly lit spaces encourage a subtle kind of mating dance. Downstairs, rotating DJs add to the atmosphere with beat-heavy mixing. Order one of the daily specials, such as first-catch halibut, or, for late-night dining, share the sun-dried tomato hummus plate or the baked chevre with pears