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.
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1. Rover's - Top-end: (More than US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreTucked 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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2. Café Juanita - Top-end: (More than US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreCelebrity 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Address
9702, NE 120th Place, Kirkland, 98034
Telephone
+1 425 823 1505
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3. Canlis - Top-end: (More than US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 5.30pm-late; Sat 5pm-late
Address
2576, Aurora Avenue North, 98109
Telephone
+1 206 283 3313
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4. Lola - Top-end: (More than US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreIn 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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5. Dahlia Lounge - Mid-range: (US$35-65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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6. Le Pichet - Mid-range: (US$35-65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThis 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 8am-12am
Address
1933, 1st Avenue, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 256 1499
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7. I Love Sushi - Mid-range: (US$35-65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreImpressive 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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8. Quinn's - Mid-range: (US$35-65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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9. Café Campagne - Mid-range
Show moreThis little cafe is an offshoot of the popular Campagne, a much more formal French restaurant, and though it's in the heart of the Pike Place Market neighborhood, it's a world away from the market madness. It's a great place to duck in here for lunch and escape the crowds. Most people leave this dark, cozy place feeling that they've discovered some secret hideaway.
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Main courses $13-$23 lunch, $15-$23 dinner
Opening hours
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-4pm and 5:30-11pm; Sat 8am-4pm and 5:30-11pm; Sun 8am-4pm and 5-10pm
Address
1600 Post Alley, Seattle, USA
Telephone
206/728-2233
Website
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10. Il Bistro - Mid-range: (US$35-65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreLocated 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Sun-Thu 5.30pm-10pm; Fri & Sat 5.30pm-11pm
Address
93A, Pike Street, 98101
Telephone
+1 206 682 3049
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11. Thai Tom - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreSet 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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12. Salumi - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 11am-4pm
Address
309 , Third Avenue South, 98104
Telephone
+1 206 621 8772
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13. Dick's Drive-In - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOn 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 10.30am-2am
Address
115, Broadway Avenue East, 98102
Telephone
+1 206 323 1300
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14. Piroshky Piroshky - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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15. Dish Café - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThis 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 7am-1.45pm; Sun 8am-1.45pm
Address
4358, Leary Way NW, 98107
Telephone
+1 206 782 9985
