I'm starting at the "top" of Hawthorne (around SE 50th) and am making my way toward the "bottom" (closer to the river). Along the way, I'll be eating at every restaurant that looks tolerable. This is the first stop along the journey.
The Sapphire Hotel is located on SE 50th & Hawthorne. Not a hotel at all, the Sapphire Hotel gets its name from it's past. Once a hotel, it is now a cozy, slightly romantic restaurant and bar.
As you enter the restaurant, you walk through a curtain that blocks the entrance. There are tables in the center of the space, and tables lining the walls with bench seating along the walls and chairs on the other side. There are also comfortable chairs for more intimate seating near the bar area. There are a few bar stools for bar seating if you prefer.
The space is easily romantic and intimate, but it wouldn't be uncomfortable for friends either. The drink menu is inventive and most options are good. The happy hour menu is limited but the items are scrumptious. Happy hour is 4 to 6 and 10 to close (2 a.m. all days but Sunday, when it's 12 a.m.).
On Sundays, Sapphire boasts live jazz music, which is the perfect complement to the romantic atmosphere.
Pros: great food, great drinks, romantic and comfortable atmosphere
Cons: parking can be a headache on Hawthorne
Bottom line: Definitely try the Sapphire
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