A friend recently recommended the fairly new restaurant Black Bottle, and after hitting the place last weekend, I’m passing along the recommendation here. The cozy Belltown space was packed on the Friday night we went, but the candle-lit tables feel oddly intimate. Despite how elegant the place looks, everything on the menu is only $8 and is served to be shared with friends. (The menu offers a mix of gourmet meat, seafood, and veggie plates). I recommend the mushrooms and the flat breads if you go, and the wines are equally affordable. The only downside, Black Bottle doesn’t take reservations and once the bar packs up there’s little room to stand around, but with this place a little patience offers a great reward.