Seattle

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

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

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

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

Art Marble 21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canton Wonton House

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

Carnitas Michoacan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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