Where to eat in Seattle

Where to eat in Seattle

1. EatUniversity District

   Agua Verde Cafe

   Excellent selection of fish and other tacos and other imaginative Mexican fare. If the restaurant is too crowded and the weather is good, order from the takeout window and eat in the small park to the west. Also hosts a paddling club.

   11AM-3:30, 4-9PM daily, closes Sun October–March

2. EatUniversity District

   Aladdin Gyro-cery

   These gyros are big, and the halal lamb & beef meat is grilled after it is shaved off of the cone. Vegetarians love the falafel with thick tahini sauce. Fee for credit card use below $10.

   Sun-Fri 9AM-2AM, Sat 9AM-3AM

3. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

   Americana

   Eclectic menu of American fusion fare and some delicious simple cocktails. Extremely popular on weekends with their large brunch menu and Bloody Marys.

   Sun Mon 9AM-3PM, Tue-Sat 9AM-10PM; brunch daily 9AM-3PM

4. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

   Annapurna Cafe

   Perhaps the crown of Seattle's Indian food scene, Annapurna also serves excellent Nepali and Tibetan food. A charming atmosphere, quality food, and a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options make it a great location for dinner.

   Tue-Sat 4-9PM

5. EatQueen Anne-South Lake Union

   Art Marble 21

   American cuisine and prime sports viewing. Large game room with free arcade games, billiards, giant Jenga, cornhole, bocce ball, and more.

6. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

   Ayutthaya

   Inexpensive, quality Thai food. It specializes in Thai classics such as coconut chicken & drunken noodles, with happy hour.

   Mon-Fri 11:30AM-3PM & 4-11PM, Sat Sun noon-11PM

7. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

   Ba Bar

   A myriad of cocktails plus Vietnamese street fare, which also includes a bakery. Known for its rotisserie meat, pho, banh cuon (rice noodle roll), and macaroons. Open late night with comfort food options. No reservations needed.

   Sun-Thu 7AM-2AM, Fri Sat 7AM-4AM

8. EatBallard

   Bad Albert's Tap & Grill

   Cheap yet good quality pub grub: burgers, excellent fries, hot sandwiches, soups and salads.

   Sun-Thu 7AM-11PM, Fri Sat 7AM-2:30AM

9. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

   Bakery Nouveau

   Everything you'd want from a French-style bakery: pastries, breads, elegant desserts, macarons, chocolate confections by the piece, sandwiches, quiches, and pizzas, plus coffee of course. Very popular; the line often stretches to the door and beyond, but it moves quickly enough. The limited seating is usually pretty full; in a pinch there's a park across the street with a bench of two.

   Mon-Fri 6AM-7PM, Sat 7AM-7PM, Sun 7AM-6PM

10. EatSouth

    Bar del Corso

    Wood-fired pizzas, Italian dishes (salumi, cheeses and desserts), Italian wines/cocktails, and local beers on tap.

    Tue-Sat 5-10PM·Pizzas up to $20

11. EatDowntown

    Beecher's Handmade Cheese

    A library of artisan cheese from Pacific Northwest farms, as well as some handmade cheese in the factory next door, worth bringing home as a Seattle souvenir. Try some free samples and be sure to get some of their mac and cheese.

    Daily 9AM-6PM·Prices per cheese vary, but a piece weighing 0.5 lb generally costs $10

12. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Big Mario's New York Pizza

    True New York-style thin crust pizza. Huge, foldable slices or whole pies. Full bar with lots of local beers. Pizza window open late night.

    Daily 11AM-4AM

13. EatDowntown

    Biscuit Bitch

    The b-word is in every single item on the menu, and this excellent breakfast place is a siren call to those seeking hangover relief, providing burgers (replace the bun with a biscuit) sandwiches (replace the bread with a biscuit), and typical Southern style food.

    Weekdays 7:30AM-3PM, weekends 8:30AM-3PM, Fri Sat 9PM-2:30AM

14. EatPioneer Square-International District

    Boiling Point

    Hotpot style dining with your very own seemingly large pot and soup, with as much add-ons as you want. They also offer macaron ice cream.

    Daily 11AM-11PM

15. EatWest

    Buddha Ruksa

    Away from the busy Junction area, just west of the West Seattle Bridge entrance to West Seattle. Superb Thai cuisine in an elegant setting. The crispy garlic chicken is a favorite.

    Tue-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 4PM-10PM

16. EatNorth

    Burgermaster

    Designed to be a drive-thru, but there's limited seating area inside. American style burgers & sandwiches that is not the fast food norm; it is a 60-year-old local family brand that has higher standards. Other items include milkshakes, fish & chips, salads, and snacks.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

17. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Cactus

    A local favorite. A creative mix of Mexican, Southwestern and Spanish cuisine complemented by great cocktails. Always full, with outdoor seating in the summer.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-10PM

18. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Cafe Flora

    Upscale, all-vegetarian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Menus change weekly.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-2PM & 5-10PM, Sun 9AM-2PM & 5-9PM

19. EatQueen Anne-South Lake Union

    Cafe Goldinblack

    A good and inexpensive Korean restaurant with good bibimbap and good lunch specials that also serves alcohol.

    Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-9:30PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-10:30PM, Sun 11:30AM-8:30PM

20. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Cafe Lago

    Established Italian restaurant popular for vegetarian lasagna, apple-wood fired pizza, and fresh hand-made pasta (they have an employee dedicated solely to making pasta). An excellent environment for families, they even have paper tablecloths for kids to draw on.

    Sun Mon 5-9PM, Tue-Thu 5-9:30PM, Fri Sat 5-10PM

21. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Cafe Soleil

    A casual and laid-back Ethiopian restaurant, serving both traditional Ethiopian food and adaptations using Northwest ingredients. Housed in a beautiful building with excellent natural light, with outdoor seating as well. Well-stocked with Ethiopian beers.

    Wed-Fri 5:30-9PM, Sat 8:30AM-2PM and 5:30-9PM, Sun 8:30AM-2PM·$20

22. EatQueen Anne-South Lake Union

    Canlis

    Seattle's longstanding fine dining restaurant, with a wonderful view overlooking Lake Union and Queen Anne Hill. Live piano music. Make reservations well in advance (a week or two ahead) and dress well; it's one of the few Seattle establishments with a strict dress code.

    Mon-Sat 5PM-close·$180

23. EatPioneer Square-International District

    Canton Wonton House

    Hong Kong-style noodle soup and congee (jook); great with a side order of Chinese donuts (you tiau). Very inexpensive.

24. EatSouth

    Carnitas Michoacan

    Mexican taqueria featuring traditional ingredients such as lengua and chuletas ahumadas.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat Sun 10AM-8PM

25. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Carrello

    Artisanal Italian food in small portions so you can construct a meal however you like. Carts roll past tables offering cheaper antipasti to supplement your meal or wash down your cocktail.

    Tue-Sat 5-10PM

26. EatUniversity District

    Cedars

    Cedars shares an Indian menu with Taste of India (they have the same owners) and includes Mediterranean dishes as well.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-9:30PM

27. EatNorth

    Chaiyo Thai Cuisine

    Thai dishes from all regions north to south. Try its spicy seafood fried rice and Pad See Ew. You can choose the level of spiciness for your dish.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat noon-10PM, Sun noon-9PM

28. EatWest

    Chelan Cafe

    Famous for their rib-sticking breakfasts, the Chelan is your basic family diner with legions of fans. Their Eggs Benedict is very popular and they have great pancakes, too.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-7:30PM, Sat-Sun 6AM-1PM

29. EatWest

    Circa

    Small but good neighborhood restaurant on California Ave a couple doors south of Admiral. Steak salad is the house favorite. Beer and wine.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM

30. EatSouth

    Columbia City Bakery

    Excellent bread, pastries, cakes, and coffee. Mostly a dessert or snack place, though the ham and Gruyère croissant makes for a nice light lunch.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM, Sat Sun 7AM-5PM

31. EatQueen Anne-South Lake Union

    Community Banana Stand

    A fruit stand offering free bananas to passersby, operated by Amazon from its headquarters. The stand gives away thousands of bananas each weekday, as a cheap and convenient way to give a little boost to employees and the general public alike.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-3:30PM·Free

32. EatBallard

    Copine

    Classic French technique meets local ingredients in a breezy, sophisticated space. Menu is typically prixe fixe only, with bar seating with a smaller menu.

33. EatBallard

    Delancey

    New York-style pizza that rivals anything you could find in New York city. Delancey is the product of NY transplants and its attention to detail shows. The menu is simple and well executed, basically just pizza and salad.

34. EatSouth

    Delite Bakery

    A Beacon Hill gem, great Pan de sal rolls and excellent for little sandwiches

    Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 6:30PM, Sat 7:30AM - 6PM

35. EatCapitol Hill-Central District

    Dick's Drive-In

    Where the cool hang out (according to Sir Mix-a-Lot's song "Posse on Broadway"). Dick's is a local fast food staple; perhaps the most iconically "Seattle" restaurant around. The menu is simple: unsophisticated yet satisfying burgers in just a couple of variations (try the Deluxe, it's not that large), hot greasy fries, and tasty hand-dipped milkshakes. Drive up or walk up; this place will be hopping on a Friday or Saturday night, even if it's cold and rainy outside. Be sure to get in line by 1:45AM because they slam the order windows shut promptly at 2AM. Dick's cashiers have an amazing ability to instantly add up your bill in their head. There are other branches throughout the city (Lake City, Wallingford, Lower Queen Anne), but because the Capitol Hill one is easiest to walk up to, it's also the best for people watching.

    Daily 10:30AM-2AM

36. EatFremont

    Dick's Drive-In

    This is a local legend of a drive-in/drive-out burger joint which has served the dual purpose of providing a gathering place for high school and UW students before and after sporting events.

    Daily 10:30AM-2AM

37. EatSodo-Georgetown

    Dona Queen Donut & Deli

    This quiet, unassuming mom and pop place, quite simply has the best doughnuts in town. While Krispy Kreme and Top Pot get all the hype, Dona Queen consistently produces a great selection of raised and cake doughnuts; the maple bars are fantastic. And as if that weren't enough, they offer a full array of breakfast and lunch items as well as Korean specialties.

    Mon-Sat 4:30AM-4:30PM

38. EatWest

    Duke's Chowder House at Alki Beach

    Extremely popular and often times crowded seafood restaurant with a great view, especially from the upper deck when it's open. They're famous for, wait for it, their chowder, but have many other offerings, including salads and burgers for those who don't appreciate seafood. They are also famous for their Duke's Famous Bloody Bloody Mary made with in-house infused vodka and garnished with two prawns. Full bar, with a very good wine list and a great selection of beers.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM

39. EatPioneer Square-International District

    E-Jae Pak Mor

    Specializes in pak mor, steamed rice flour dumplings or wraps served as street food in Thailand. You can have them served up in a range of soups and noodle dishes from a menu that's quite unlike other Thai food available in the states.

40. EatBallard

    El Moose

    Authentic Mexican cooking from Mexico. Try the pork carnitas.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM Sun 9AM-3PM

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