Cafe Suliman

4.7 (46)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-3762

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Cafe Suliman

4.7

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

Capitol Hill

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Café Suliman is a café that draws inspiration from the many casual cafés and eateries around the Middle East, Egypt, North Africa, and The Arabian Gulf. We serve simple and comforting home cooked food that relies heavily on the bounty and beauty of the Arabian pantry. Café Suliman offers a welcoming and cozy atmosphere tucked inside a corner of Melrose Market in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood perfect for friends, families, dates and more. We offer expertly curated wine glass pours and retail bottles to take home, as well as a bright selection of nonalcoholic options.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, North African
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Contact
info@cafesuliman.com
Website
https://www.cafesuliman.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are delighted to cater your next birthday party, dinners and celebrations. Reach out to us at info@cafesuliman.com
Private party facilities
We offer our mezzanine space for special events and private dining all year long. info@cafesuliman.com

Location
1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-3762
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Inside of Melrose Market between Pike and Pine on Melrose
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Large Party Bookings | 8-12 Guests
$65.00 per person
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
To ensure the best possible experience for large parties and to provide efficient and seamless service, we offer a family-style menu for groups of your size. The menu is $65/person for food with an optional additional alcoholic beverage pairing of $35/person this includes: * **To Start: A selection of snacks including freshly baked sourdough bread from Ben's Bread Co with olive oil and tuna butter spread with pickles. * **Dips & Spreads: Our signature dips served with warm flatbread from Mamnoon's bakery. * **Main Courses: A thoughtfully curated selection of vegetables, meat and many sauces and accompaniments. Let us know of any allergies or food restrictions within your group in the special request field below.

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Mixed Chicories, Beets, Pistachios, Apples & Date Vinaigrette $19.00
Cauliflower, Burnt Shallot Labneh, Apricot Amba, Bread & Sesame Crumble$18.00
Cabbage, Sesame, Green Chili Butter, Cucumber Yogurt$18.00
Carrots, Whipped Feta, Aged Sherry Vinegar, Harissa & Hazelnuts$17.00
Halloumi, Kumquat, Fennel, Honey, Cherry Vinegar & Dukkah$19.00
Half Chicken, Freekeh, Sumac Onions & Many Sauces$28.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Suliman.

4.7

(46)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Cafe Suliman is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing flavors" and "fresh, flavorful, and unique" dishes in a cozy, bustling atmosphere. The menu impresses with standout items like "lamb hummus," "roasted cauliflower," and "olive oil cake." The staff's "excellent service" ensures a welcoming experience, perfect for intimate dining or group gatherings.

46 Reviews

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Suzanne
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful space. It's rare to go to one of the best rated restaurants in the city and to feel comfortable and welcome w/o being rushed. We were given space to enjoy our meal and enjoy conversation and never felt, despite how wonderfully busy you are!, that we needed to leave (though we absolutely would have if there'd been a wait!). For reference, a group of three of us were earlier diners on a Wednesday, so completely understand this flexibility might not be available on Friday/Saturday nights, but it was such a treat. This spot is such a gem. And that's without even raving about how wonderful the food was!
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Mina Gold
Seattle14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience at Cafe Suliman. It is a very quaint but bustling restaurant. The staff demonstrated excellent service and my group and I felt very taken care of. The quality of the food is great and a lot of care has been taken in every detail. I would definitely be back to enjoy more dishes.
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Priyanka
Portland3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a good experience at Cafe Suliman overall. The roasted red pepper muhammara was delicious, and the chicken entree was equally impressive. The cod, however, wasn’t our favorite. I also wish they had a more extensive natural wine selection, as I was hoping for more variety to explore. Overall, good food with a few standout dishes
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Shelly
Seattle8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Went totally vegetarian as my dinner date does not eat meat, and definitely did not miss it. Shared the carrots with whipped feta and harissa, the Halloumi dish, roasted cauliflower, labneh with roasted tomatoes, and Ben’s bread with za’atar and olive oil. Everything was prepared and seasoned perfectly. Had the olive oil cake for dessert. Had a really nice glass of red wine as well, but can’t remember which one. The atmosphere was great- the place was packed on a Thursday night. Attentive service. Not too noisy. Thought the price point was typical for the area. Will definitely be back.
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Lesley
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved our meal here! I need to go back for that chicken. The setting was also great.
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Jason
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing flavors for every dish A true Seattle gem.
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Mehak Gold
Utah2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you’re looking for a quaint cafe, homely decor, that whips up delicious food and serves it in vintage crockery, Cafe Suliman is for you! Reservations are highly recommended, given that they have a small space. Depending on the day, the service can be slow if they’re understaffed - but they make up for it. Me and my husband dined here before our show at Paramount and it was perfect! We ordered some drinks, along with the Arabic coffee which was fantastic! We got the hummus with lamb on the side (for my husband to enjoy - and he loved it!). The cauliflower was my favorite, the halloumi was delish (a small plate, just a heads up) and the olive oil cake was an absolute hit! It’s a vegetarian friendly restaurant and I feel it’s meant for a date night or small groups (max 6, maybe 4)
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Robert
Seattle7 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 8, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Eclectic limited menu; not for all tastes. Inconsistent wait staff.
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David
Seattle10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. The experience was top notch! We will be back.
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Dominic
Seattle9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited on a Saturday date night and REALLY enjoyed our food. Extremely delicious (best Middle Eastern food we’ve had in years), large portions, great value and nice service. We were (yet again) the last seating at 845pm, but easy to get a reservation on OpenTable. Atmosphere is more quiet than we’d prefer (a little more music and ambiance would be appreciated). Regardless I’d HIGHLY recommend visiting for dinner!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, North African
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Contact
info@cafesuliman.com
Website
https://www.cafesuliman.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are delighted to cater your next birthday party, dinners and celebrations. Reach out to us at info@cafesuliman.com
Private party facilities
We offer our mezzanine space for special events and private dining all year long. info@cafesuliman.com

Location
1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-3762
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
Inside of Melrose Market between Pike and Pine on Melrose
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Saturday evenings are a popular choice, several guests specifically enjoyed Saturday date-night visits to Cafe Suliman.

Yes, Cafe Suliman is frequently recommended for date night: the owner description notes it's "perfect for... dates, " and guests praise its cozy, intimate atmosphere, wine selections, and attentive service.

Casual dress is the guide at Cafe Suliman, light, comfortable clothing is entirely appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Many guests describe the dishes as filling, reviewers specifically call portions 'large' or 'surprisingly filling, ' with items like the lamb hummus and halloumi highlighted.

Cafe Suliman is a cozy, intimate spot tucked into Melrose Market with a warm, welcoming vibe, an open kitchen and bar seating that let you watch the cooks, and a soundtrack of records that adds to the homey charm.

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Cafe Suliman

4.7

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Cafe Suliman

Make a reservation

Cafe Suliman

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Large Party Bookings | 8-12 Guests

Snacks

Ben's Bread with Za'atar & Olive Oil$5.00

Marcona Almonds & Aleppo$6.00

Olives & Piparras$6.00

Pickled Gigante Beans & Peppers$8.00

Rich Cup of Bone Broth$7.00

Pickled Anchovies, Lemon Oil & Espelette$9.00

Marinated Spot Prawns, Fenugreek Olive Oil & Pickled Tomatillo$18.00

Toast

Tuna Butter, Pickled Red Onions, Lime & Dill$18.00

Dips

Hummus, Braised Lamb, Mint & Almonds$27.00

Labneh, Olive Relish, Aleppo Oil$13.00

Roasted Red Pepper Muhammara, Walnuts & Pomegranate Molasses$14.00

The Rest

Mixed Chicories, Beets, Pistachios, Apples & Date Vinaigrette $19.00

Cauliflower, Burnt Shallot Labneh, Apricot Amba, Bread & Sesame Crumble$18.00

Cabbage, Sesame, Green Chili Butter, Cucumber Yogurt$18.00

Carrots, Whipped Feta, Aged Sherry Vinegar, Harissa & Hazelnuts$17.00

Halloumi, Kumquat, Fennel, Honey, Cherry Vinegar & Dukkah$19.00

Half Chicken, Freekeh, Sumac Onions & Many Sauces$28.00

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