Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle is well known for its European vibe and variety of restaurants. Go to the Waterfront for quick bites, like Piroshky Piroshky's Russian pastries and Le Pichet's Parisian-style menu. Elsewhere, the Pacific Northwest's influence pervades, with fish and fresh flavours inspiring restaurants like Downtown's Greek Lola and Kirkland's Café Juanita. Capitol Hill and Chinatown are best for burgers, Thai food and neighbourhood cafés serving hearty breakfasts. Tipping is expected - 15% is the going rate.
Rover's
Pacific-French fusion
Tucked away in Madison Valley, Rover's is one of Seattle's most acclaimed
restaurants. Chef Thierry Rautureau uses traditional French cooking to
produce fine seasonal eating from the region's best organic ingredients.
Notable creations include Pacific black cod with butternut squash and
raddichio or roasted duck with Brussels sprout, truffled duck egg and thyme
sauce.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Thu 6pm-9.30pm; Fri 12pm-1.30pm & 5.30pm-9.30pm; Sat 5.30pm-9.30pm; Sun 5pm-9.30pm
Address
2808, East Madison Street, 98112
Telephone
+1 206 325 7442
Canlis
Classic Seattle eating
Some things never change - like Canlis, in East Queen Anne, Seattle. The
birthplace of north-west cuisine, today diners enter the 1950s-styled
building through an antique Japanese door. The dress code, excellent service
and Lake Union views have remained the same for years. Expect succulent
steaks, game and salmon, and nouvelle cuisine like truffle fries.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 5.30pm-late; Sat 5pm-late
Address
2576, Aurora Avenue North, 98109
Telephone
+1 206 283 3313
Café Juanita
Chic Italian
Celebrity chef Holly Smith creates fresh northern Italian dishes in
Kirkland's breezy Café Juanita. Order the fresh pasta, or sample the braised
pork cheek with pickled turnip and sweet Piemontese semolina. In season,
diners enjoy the truffle menu.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Address
9702, NE 120th Place, Kirkland, 98034
Telephone
+1 425 823 1505
Lola
Greek with a twist
In a loud and lively Downtown dining room, Lola serves Greek dishes with a
Pacific Northwest twist. Try grilled octopus with pork belly and ouzo or
pork, harissa and honey kebabs. Those who have trouble deciding can choose
the Lola Big Dinner, made up of several dishes.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 6am-12am; Fri 6am-2am; Sat 7am-2am; Sun 7am-12am
Address
2000, 4th Avenue at the corner of Virginia, 98121
Telephone
+1 206 441 1430
Quinn's
Neighbourhood gastropub
Capitol Hill gastropub Quinn's is a friendly and unpretentious place to eat.
It is designed to resemble a human ear so there's intimate nooks and
crannies in which to lurk. More sociable diners at the communal table tuck
into wagyu burgers, clam chowder and local wines.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri & Sat 5pm-1am; Sun 5pm-10pm
Address
1001, East Pike Street, 98122-3818
Telephone
+1 206 325 7711
Le Pichet
Classic French cuisine
This tiny hangout at Pike Place Market in the Waterfront District has a
small, very French menu. Le Pichet's zinc bar and slate tabletops are loaded
with oysters, garlicky charcuterie and ripe cheeses. Sample mussels and
frites washed down with a glass of Bordeaux.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-12am
Address
1933, 1st Avenue, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 256 1499
I Love Sushi
Sushi by the lake
Impressive yachts bob in Lake Union's marina as diners stroll into this
popular restaurant. Lively with chat and bustle, you might have to queue for
a table. The I Love Sushi menu offers the freshest fish served
Japanese-style. Watch chefs deftly creating your rolls and tempura while you
sip a cocktail by the water's edge.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 11.30am-2pm & 4pm-10pm; Fri 11.30am-2pm & 4pm-10.30pm; Sat 12pm-2.30pm & 5pm-10.30pm; Sun 12pm-9.30pm
Address
1001, Fairview Avenue North, 98109
Telephone
+1 206 625 9604
Il Bistro
Intimate Italian
Located underneath Pike Place Market near Waterfront Park, Il Bistro
trattoria is a candlelit restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes.
Market-fresh meat, seafood and vegetables combine in mouthwatering dishes
like calamari sautéed with basil, garlic and tomatoes or local favourite
rack of lamb with red-wine sauce. Choose wine from Italy, the Pacific
Northwest or California.
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Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 5.30pm-10pm; Fri & Sat 5.30pm-11pm
Address
93A, Pike Street, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 682 3049
Dulce's Latin Bistro
Neighbourhood comfort
An archetypal neighbourhood restaurant, Dulce's Latin Bistro serves polished
French, Spanish and Italian food. Ideal for a quick bite with the kids or
later, for a romantic, candle-lit meal, Dulce's is one of just 34 US
restaurants with the Wine Enthusiast Magazine's award of "Ultimate
Distinction".
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm
Address
1430, 34th Avenue, Seattle 98122
Telephone
+1 206 322 5453
Dahlia Lounge
Romantic and cosy
Made famous in Sleepless in Seattle, Dahlia Lounge is a Downtown fixture. The
romantic intimate dining room has dark red walls and Chinese lanterns.
Dungeness crab cakes and wood-roasted leg of lamb are prepared in the open
kitchen. Next door is the Dahlia Bakery, selling the restaurant's signature
breads and desserts.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; Mon-Thur 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Address
2001, 4th Avenue at the corner of Virginia, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 682 4142
Dish Café
Big breakfasts
This Fremont neighbourhood diner serves up breakfast burritos, garden
omelettes and thick stacks of pancakes. The Dish Café's simple decor and
mismatched prints isn't much to look at but it's the warm atmosphere which
the locals come for. That, and the bottomless cups of coffee.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 7am-1.45pm; Sun 8am-1.45pm
Address
4358, Leary Way NW, 98107
Telephone
+1 206 782 9985
Transport
Bus 5, 26 or 28
Dick's Drive-In
Burgers 1950s style
On busy Broadway in Capitol Hill, Dick's is a Seattle institution. Since
1954, this drive-thru has been serving burgers, shakes and fries to lovers
of the all-American meal. Late-night drinkers queue up here to order from
the cheerful staff until 2am.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10.30am-2am
Address
115, Broadway Avenue East, 98102
Telephone
+1 206 323 1300
Salumi
Home-made salami
A popular haunt with foodies for lunch, Salumi pays homage to the salami. In
this tiny restaurant and shop in Pioneer Square, owner Armandino Batali
makes all his own salami. The vibe is informal - order a meat plate and pour
yourself a glass of wine from the bottle on the table.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-4pm
Address
309 , Third Avenue South, 98104
Telephone
+1 206 621 8772
Piroshky Piroshky
Steaming Russian pies
Piroshky is from the Russian word "pir", meaning feast. And feast you will at
this Pike Place Market stalwart on the Waterfront. Piroshky Piroshky's
signature hand-held pies are filled with everything from beef and onion,
Pacific smoked salmon paté and fresh rhubarb. Be prepared to queue.
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Opening Hours
May-Sep Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.30pm; Sat & Sun 7.30am-7.30pm; Oct-Apr Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm; Sat & Sun 8am-6.30pm
Address
1908 , Pike Place, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 441 6068
Thai Tom
Spicy and cheap
Set in Capitol Hill, this small Asian café has gold walls, Thai art and long
queues. Chilli-lovers wait to sample the tangy house noodles, garlic chicken
and pad thai. The heat scale ranges from one to five stars - with two stars
delivering a healthy burn. Cash only.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm; Sat 4pm-9pm
Address
4543, University Way NE, 98105-4510
Telephone
+ 1 206 548 9548
Transport
Bus 7, 43, 70, 71, 72 or 73
