An eclectic crowd of creative-class types, artists, and aerospace-industry employees from a nearby firm, come to feed their caffeine fix at Seth Levy's... Read More
Formerly known as Waterfront Seafood Grill, this Pier 70 institution offers killer views of Lake Elliott, in a modern, light-filled dining room. Glass... Read More
ART Restaurant and Lounge, situated within the Four Seasons Hotel, provides diners with dramatic views of Elliott Bay through floor to ceiling windows.... Read More
Locals and hotel guests (two and four-legged) alike frequent this casual hideaway at Salish Lodge and Spa for its warm ambiance and Pacific Northwest... Read More
The attached restaurant of the Willows Lodge carries wines from nearly all the best local produces. Lunch includes light seafood dishes like hazelnut... Read More
BOKA is located near the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry terminal and half-way between Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market, an address that makes it a popular... Read More
Boom Noodle serves authentic pan-Asian food in a Modernist Tokyo ambience. A popular Japanese term, “my boom” means, “the thing I am... Read More
Croissants are the signature item at James and Klaire Miller's tiny cafe, although they serve a variety of other baked goods, including Russian tea... Read More
One of the city’s top tables is across Lake Washington in the Eastside suburb of Kirkland. Here, chef Holly Smith’s northern Italian cuisine... Read More
The owners of the much-loved Le Pichet café in the Pike Place Market opened this ultracool Capitol Hill offshoot in 2007. The dining room, with... Read More
This Queen Anne restaurant and piano lounge is housed in its original, purpose-built, circa-1950's, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building. Although it's... Read More
Chef Matt Dillon and restaurateur Wylie Bush decided to gut a building in an industrial neighborhood, remodel it, add a storybook garden entrance, and... Read More
Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest 2010, chef Jason Wilson opened this celebrated New American restaurant in 2005. Located in... Read More
A cupcake bakery, Vérité coffeehouse, and gathering place wrapped up in one, Cupcake Royale in the Madrona neighborhood opened in 2003 as... Read More
"Cupcakeries" have been popping up in cities and towns across America, but Cupcake Royale is one of Seattle's most popular dessert shops. Decadent... Read More
The first of chef-impressario Tom Douglas's numerous Seattle establishments, Dahlia opened in 1989 and is credited with practically inventing... Read More
Dick's Drive-In, founded in 1954, is Seattle’s oldest fast-food restaurant—the burgers, fresh-cut fries, hand-whipped shakes, and hot fudge sundaes... Read More
Seattle's original El Gaucho was a circa-1950's tavern/restaurant that lasted into the mid-80's. Current owner Paul Mackay revived the brand in 1996,... Read More
This landmark restaurant has been drawing both natives and tourists to Pier 56 since 1975. The oyster menu is updated twice daily, and the 21-foot-long... Read More
The restaurant serves unusual pub grub (try the free-range emu burgers), and locally brewed organic ales. Read More
Eat at this cozy joint for sandwiches and vegetarian dishes using fresh local produce. Read More
Kids can feast on burgers and fish-and-chips while parents enjoy more sophisticated fare like fresh Penn Cove mussels. Read More
Ethan Stowell—one of Seattle's most famous restaurateurs—could've gone crazy with the menu for his Four Seasons-set eatery; but went with simple tavern... Read More
In a neighborhood chockablock with great Asian restaurants, this tiny Vietnamese eatery inspires particularly fierce loyalty among locals. The pale... Read More
Fuel up on Northwest-style pub grub like wild-caught salmon burgers (plus lovely deck-side views over Eagle Harbor. Read More
This dark den sits at the top of Queen Anne Hill, its wood-slatted walls and cork tabletops evoking a vineyard barrel room vibe. The space is... Read More
Korean meets French meets American in Wallingford. Husband-and-wife team Seif Chirchi and Rachel Yang, both classically trained chefs who've worked... Read More
Behind a nondescript brick façade in Ballard, La Carta de Oaxaca is a small, lively restaurant adorned with light wood plank tables, sleek black... Read More
A pioneer of small plate dining in Seattle, James Beard Award-winning chef John Sundstrom established this New American restaurant in 2003. Situated in... Read More
The small but mighty Le Pichet focuses on perfecting classic bistro fare, traditional charcuterie, and saucisson. The tile floors and elegant... Read More
At Matt's, expect a menu full of farm-, sea-, and ranch-fresh ingredients sourced at market stalls downstairs and vintage-meets-loft decorating touches... Read More
This downtown steakhouse offers an elegant dining environment, with its dark wood-panelled walls, plush forest-green velvet banquettes, and white... Read More
Meat is basically worshiped at the restaurant anchoring Hotel Max, located just off the main Pike-Pine drag. And while nose-to-tail butchery may be the... Read More
Vietnam meets the Pacific northwest at Eric and Sophie Bahn's Capitol Hill restaurant. Since 1999, Monsoon has been creating dishes using organic,... Read More
Street food doesn't have to come from the street. The chefs at Nue collect the best street food from around the world—from Tijuana tostilocos to... Read More
Though vegetarians are plentiful in Olympia, shellfish fans are, too; find them slurping Fanny Bays, from next-door Puget Sound, at the Oyster House. Read More
At this Tacoma after-work institution, guests come for comfort food and solid cocktails. The space is stylish with a sleek curved bar, high top seating,... Read More
This dockside restaurant in Magnolia boasts million-dollar views of Elliott Bay, the Seattle skyline, and Cascade Mountains beyond—it's especially... Read More
The mouthwatering aromas that emanate from this tiny Cuban restaurant have led many strollers to veer inside (even though its unassuming building looks... Read More
Pike Street Fish Fry, a tiny restaurant in Seattle's artsy Capitol Hill neighborhood is a no-frills fresh fish shack with a foodie's touch. The mostly... Read More
Situated on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, this Queen Anne restaurant is known for its panoramic views of the Fremont and Aurora bridges. The... Read More
With its lofty dimensions, blond wood wall panels, and modern furniture, Poppy's dining room in Capitol Hill is casual place to enjoy the regional... Read More
The mouthwatering signature sandwich combines Dungeness and Pacific meat on toasted sourdough. Bonus: an unironically retro interior with wraparound... Read More
Crowds flock to pancake Mecca, Portage Bay. All breakfast devotees should try the pancakes or French toast, and pay a visit to the breakfast bar,... Read More
This Capitol Hill gastropub attracts an afterwork-drinks crowd, as well as dinner-seeking locals. Inside, Quinn's floor-to-ceiling windows and... Read More
What It’s Like: In Seattle’s hip Ballard neighborhood, this longtime leader in locavore cuisine dishes up only the freshest Northwest fare... Read More
This is a place where you can add foie gras to anything. In a busy, not particularly elegant corner of downtown Seattle, Michael Mina's RN74 hides... Read More
The dining room at Lake Quinault Lodge has some of the area’s best cuisine—try the slow-roasted Pacific salmon or beer-battered Alaskan cod. Read More
Since opening in 1999, this charcuterie/deli/eatery has become almost as much of a pilgrimage site as the Space Needle. Owners Gina Batali (Mario&rsquo... Read More
SAM Taste is a full-service restaurant located within the Seattle Art Museum that's open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. More than 50% of the... Read More
Around the corner from chef-impresario Tom Douglas's flagship restaurant, Dahlia Lounge, is his more casual Serious Pie, known for its thin-crust,... Read More
Tucked in Capitol Hill’s bustling Melrose Market, Sitka & Spruce channels both the rustic and urban aesthetic, with its open-kitchen, communal... Read More
This "modern American diner" has a split personality. Skillet Street Food, the Airstream trailer/food truck, has been roving Seattle since 2007,... Read More
What started as a food truck has become a mini empire in Seattle, as founder Josh Henderson brings his supersized, locally-sourced diner favorites to... Read More
Located on Capitol Hill's fast-growing 15th Avenue, Smith is a traditional gastropub with a homey feel—as long as you can accept quirky taxidermy and... Read More
Savor real-southern fried catfish, corn cakes, okra, and candied yams. Read More
In a neighborhood known for adventurous cuisine and unusual preparations, Spinasse is devoted to classic food—and does it incredibly well. The northern... Read More
Which is more difficult: finding a chef to open his place on Mondays or finding a chef to serve fried chicken in Seattle? Chef Mark Fuller of Spring... Read More
Co-owners Brian McCracken and Dana Tough's take on new American fare, which relies heavily on local, farm-to-table ingredients, has garnered its fair... Read More
Chef Eric Johnson's French and Vietnamese fusion restaurant has quickly become one of Capitol Hill's most popular. The small dining area has intricate... Read More
Though the joint is named after the chef, Jason Stoneburner, it's a perfect name for a spot centered around stone ovens cooking flatbread pizza—some... Read More
The perfect antidote to that Pacific Northwest drizzle: a just-pulled Borgia (a mocha laced with orange zest) with your morning eggs. Read More
Though the name evokes a feeling of the gentile South, the culinary focus at this neighborhood eatery is fresh vegetables; best enjoyed on the outdoor... Read More
This provincial Vietnamese restaurant may be set in Seattle’s International District, but its sleek, orange, candle-lit interior seems more rooted... Read More
This Gig Harbor restaurant specializes in American fare with a focus on Pacific Northwestern ingredients. The dining room resembles a hunting lodge,... Read More
Since 2002, the Tap House Grill has kept local hop lovers happy with 160 beers on tap, including a vast Northwest selection. Located in the Bellevue... Read More
Pasta is the star at chef-restauranteur Ethan Stowell's Tavolàta. House-crafted rigatoni, casarecce, conchiglie, linguini, and more, are made on... Read More
Ballard hosts the one-two punch of hot noodle house Thaiku, and its late-night, apothecary-style bar, Fu Kun Wu Lounge. Thaiku’s regional... Read More
Although the dress code at the Georgian is smart casual, jean-clad patrons are likely to feel underdressed at this palatial, light yellow salon in the... Read More
Have an elegant dinner of Asian-influenced seafood at a water-view table. Read More
Dinner at The Herbfarm is a four or five hour experience. Guests are greeted with a pre-dinner beverage and taken on an herb garden tour before sitting... Read More
Part of the regional Chow Foods restaurant chain, the Hi-Life serves New American comfort foods in a former firehouse built in 1911. The red-brick... Read More
There was a short time where Pioneer Square looked like a lost cause, a once-bustling historic neighborhood that had been lost to shuttered businesses... Read More
In the mood for a little circus with your bolognese? Aerial performers take to hoops hanging from the ceiling in this tucked-away Pike Place Market... Read More
At this Tacoma tavern, the experience is as much about the beefy bundles of joy as it is about the cold brews. It's like Cheers, only better—a... Read More
This downtown brewery has been crafting small batch beers for nearly 15 years, but it wasn't until 2006 that it opened its doors to thirsty visitors... Read More
There's a bit of Alice in Wonderland-inspired whimsy at this oyster bar—a coral-inspired chandelier, wild drawings by a local artist, and a staff that... Read More
This tiny cafe's whole raison d'être is biscuits: giant, buttery biscuits topped with brisket, fried chicken, or jam. Lines can stretch all the way to... Read More
Housed in a celery-green remodeled craftsman home, this bistro in Phinney Freemont has earned locavore accolades since opening in 2006. Chef-owner Maria... Read More
Everyone from tattooed bikers to blue-haired old ladies slurps down the steamed Penn Cove mussels at this funky no-frills restaurant, which overlooks... Read More
Handmade doughnuts and fine coffee are an heirloom craft at Top Pot, which now boasts six cafés in the greater Puget Sound area. Originally... Read More
Imagine dim sum as a style—food delivered on small trays, so diners can grab what they want as it passes. Most dishes are Asian-inspired, with spicy... Read More
Brian Scheehser, the executive chef at this informal restaurant in Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel, loves to personally present a dish with its exact... Read More
Located along the South Lake Union Trolley line, this pizzeria uses century-old artisan traditions and imported ingredients to craft authentic... Read More
Inspired by (and named after) the Tuscan hilltop town in which chef-owner Don Curtiss and his wife Michelle Quisenberry were married, Volterra is a... Read More
Wann's sleek, cream-and-chocolate-brown izakaya tavern attracts tourists, as well as an after-five crowd of downtown Seattle's creative-class... Read More
Located in the American Legion building across from Heritage Park in down, Water Street Café & Bar serves contemporary American food in a... Read More
Popular in Seattle since Asian fusion was an exciting new form of Northwest cuisine, Wild Ginger has become a staple for downtown tourists and Symphony... Read More
Xinh Dwelley was born in An Hoa, Vietnam; during the war she found work cooking for the U.S. Army, and eventually moved to Washington State. Since then... Read More
Located halfway down an outdoor staircase that connects downtown with the waterfront, Zig Zag was home to the best bartenders in Seattle during the... Read More
