Sonya's Seattle

4.3 ( 294 reviews )
1919 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, United States
+1 206-303-9010
Sonya's Seattle, nestled at 1919 1st Ave, offers a delightful combination of bar ambiance and quality dining. Reviews consistently highlight the strong, well-priced drinks and impressive food offerings, creating a cozy yet refined atmosphere. The signature 8oz Bacon Cheese Burger and the Blackened Salmon BLT showcase the site’s dedication to hearty flavors, earning rave reviews for their inventive combinations, like chipotle aioli and green goddess dressing. Guests appreciate the casual vibe, making it suitable for both relaxed meals and special occasions, such as wedding parties, as expressed by Caoilin Hoctor. The back room boasts a lovely water view, perfect for intimate gatherings. Despite bustling crowds, including during peak times, patrons like Tina Ryan commend the staff's attentive and swift service, which enhances the overall experience. From satisfying soups to shareable quesadillas, Sonya's Seattle promises a meal that is both comforting and memorable. Bianca E captures the essence of this local gem: it feels fancier than a dive bar yet remains an undeniably inviting spot for superb food and drinks. For anyone in Seattle looking for a lively dining experience, Sonya’s is undoubtedly worth a visit.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards

Reviews For Sonya's Seattle

Bianca E
May 9,2025
Loved it here!!! Strong and well priced drinks, great food, and cozy ambiance. Was pleasantly surprised walked in here how much I loved it. Definitely fancier than a dive bar but a great place for a bite to eat or event to watch a game
Kevin Krone
Apr 19,2025
The front of house is low key bar but the back of house is a date night spot for sure. Just street parking and it’s busy.
Tina Ryan
Mar 29,2025
Had a great meal and fantastic service before a Sunday show at the Moore. My friend and I shared the chicken quesadilla and the mini grilled cheese (yes! Mini grilled cheese!!) It was so good!! Our drinks were also made expertly. A large crowd came in (wedding party or something) and the bartender got a little swamped but she got right back on top of things quickly. There is a back room that was not open for seating but appears to have some water view. Vibe was cool and relaxing. We'll be back!
John Lastname
Mar 20,2025
I walked here from my hotel with my father as it was near bye. We did not have a drink but did order some food. The food was very good and my soup in particular was amazing.
Caoilin Hoctor
Mar 9,2025
We had our Welcome Party before our wedding at Sonya’s and it was absolutely amazing!! I wish I had better pictures, but the back area is a huge space with wooden floors and a beautiful view of the water. Lucas and his team were amazing! They were so quick with the food and their chowder is hands down the best I’ve had in Seattle. All of our guests loved the food and had the best time. The bartender was also great and so quick with the drinks even with a party of over 40. I can’t say enough how impressed we were and will continue to recommend Sonya’s to anyone seeking an amazing space with great food and service.
Jay B Low
Mar 8,2025
This is one of those great hole in the wall dives that I love to find. It may look a little rough but it has some damn good food and the barkeep knows how to pour a drink! Definitely going to come back if I ever need to eat before an event.
Jason Babcock
Feb 27,2025
Only enjoyed this cool locals hangout where you can meet up with friends or come by yourself and make a few new friends. It's kinda fun to sit out on the sidewalk setup, kinda like a retro street Bistro in Chicago. BTW the outside mood is very laid back with it's own set of rules, including smoking as long as it's on the up and up legal. I've tried samples of some of the food and it's always been consistent and hit the spot. Give it a try and enjoy for yourself.
Cam Kay
Feb 26,2025
This business is located in the Alaska Trade Building which was built in 1909 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This is a beautiful historic building and a must see. Check it out!

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