Lee's operates alongside Milton's in University Place, part of the Local Foods Group family of restaurants. Both spaces take their name from Milton & Lee, the parents of founder Benjy Levit, an homage woven into the bar's identity.
Regulars single out the cocktail program first — well-built drinks from bartenders who've developed their own following — inside a room people describe as cozy, intimate, and easy to overlook until you've found it. Food stays light and secondary, running to pizza and tapas rather than a full dinner menu.
Executive Chef Kent Domas drives menu creation across both Milton's and Lee's, while Peter Pearce oversees daily operations for both as General Manager. The James Beard Foundation named Lee's a semifinalist for Best New Bar in 2026.
Regulars single out the cocktail program first — well-built drinks from bartenders who've developed their own following — inside a room people describe as cozy, intimate, and easy to overlook until you've found it. Food stays light and secondary, running to pizza and tapas rather than a full dinner menu.
Executive Chef Kent Domas drives menu creation across both Milton's and Lee's, while Peter Pearce oversees daily operations for both as General Manager. The James Beard Foundation named Lee's a semifinalist for Best New Bar in 2026.