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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

14 Carrot Cafe This popular breakfast and lunch place has changed owners several... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Eastlake View on a map

Agua Verde You can rent kayaks at Agua Verde, which is on a street bordering... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Mexican	University District View on a map

Anthony's Pier 66 This touristy spot still makes the grade because the views are... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$-$$$$ Seafood	Belltown View on a map

Assimba Ethiopian Cuisine Eat with your hands here using dabo, bread made with semolina... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Ethiopian	Central District View on a map

Asteroid Café Many customers come here just to sit at the bar for the Thursday-night... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Italian	Fremont View on a map

Bahn Thai Because of the variety and high quality of its dishes, Bahn Thai... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Thai	Queen Anne View on a map

Ballet It's so easy to walk right past this place—if you don't... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Pan-Asian	Capitol Hill View on a map

Bamboo Garden You can't tell that from the menu, but the Bamboo Garden serves... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	Queen Anne View on a map

Bengal Tiger Though the immensely popular Taste of India (down the street... Be the first to write a review	$ Indian	University District View on a map

Brad's Swingside Cafe You've probably dreamed of finding a place like this—cozy... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	$-$$ Italian	Fremont View on a map

Cafe Flora This sweet restaurant off the beaten path in the leafy Madison... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Vegetarian	Madison Park View on a map

Cafe Paloma You might swoon over the interior of this tiny café close... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Cafe	Pioneer Square View on a map

Cafe Septième Everyone in Capitol Hill has been to Septième at least... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Contemporary	Capitol Hill View on a map

Chinoise Café This small, very popular neighborhood café with tightly... Be the first to write a review	$ Pan-Asian	Queen Anne View on a map

Coastal Kitchen Local restaurant gurus Jeremy Hardy and Peter Levy hit on a surefire... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Contemporary	Capitol Hill View on a map

The Continental This Greek diner and pastry shop is popular with UW students... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Greek	University District View on a map

Copacabana Much of the strategy that preserved Pike Place Market in the... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$ Latin American	Downtown View on a map

Crow It's easy to dismiss Crow as an amalgam of too many recent trends:... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.8/5	$-$$ American	Queen Anne View on a map

Dinette For Dinette only, we will abandon our skepticism regarding gimmicks:... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Eclectic	Capitol Hill View on a map

El Camino Loose, loud, and funky, this Fremont storefront restaurant gives... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Mexican	Fremont View on a map

El Puerco Lloron This funky, cafeteria-style diner has some open-air terrace seating... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Mexican	Downtown View on a map

Elliott's Oyster House No place in Seattle serves better Dungeness crab or oysters than... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	$-$$$$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar This unpretentious spot can be hard to find—it's in the... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

Endolyne Joe's The creators of the Coastal Kitchen have found their latest home... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ American	West Seattle View on a map

Ephesus Restaurant Neighborhood joints like this one are well worth the trip west... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Greek	West Seattle View on a map

Etta's Seafood Tom Douglas's restaurant near Pike Place Market has a slightly... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.9/5	$-$$$ Seafood	Belltown View on a map

Ezell's Fried Chicken Hands down, this is the place in Seattle for fried chicken. From... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Central District View on a map

FareStart The homeless men and women who operate this café, a project... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Downtown View on a map

Five Spot Up the hill from Seattle Center, the unpretentious Five Spot... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ American	Queen Anne View on a map

Green Leaf Locals pack this friendly, cute café for an expansive... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Vietnamese	International District View on a map

Hi-Life The Hi-Life is the most versatile restaurant in Ballard. In a... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Ballard View on a map

Hing Loon Food magic happens in this eatery with bright fluorescent lighting... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	International District View on a map

How to Cook a Wolf A strict no reservations policy means diners can expect to wait... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Eclectic	Queen Anne View on a map

Il Fornaio This Italian restaurant dominates the Pacific Place Mall that... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	¢-$$ Italian	Downtown View on a map

Ivar's Salmon House This long dining room facing Lake Union has original Northwest... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Seafood	Wallingford View on a map

Jamjuree Jamjuree has become the Hill's go-to spot for tasty Thai food... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Thai	Capitol Hill View on a map

Kingfish Cafe Good Southern cooking is such a novelty in Seattle that the three... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$-$$ Southern	Capitol Hill View on a map

Kwanjai Thai The flashier Jai Thai restaurant on Fremont Avenue might catch... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Thai	Fremont View on a map

La Carta de Oaxaca True to its name, this restaurant serves traditional Mexican... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Mexican	Ballard View on a map

Le Pichet Slate tabletops, tile floor, and rolled-zinc bar transport you... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	$-$$ French	Downtown View on a map

Linyen If it weren't in the International District, you'd consider this... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	International District View on a map

Luna Park Cafe This place is about as retro as it gets, complete with tabletop... Be the first to write a review	$ American	West Seattle View on a map

Lunchbox Laboratory Craft your own juicy masterpiece at this small Ballard burger... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Ballard View on a map

Maggie Bluff's Supercasual and kid friendly, this spot right on the marina is... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Magnolia View on a map

Malay Satay Hut Grilled flat breads, called roti canai (unstuffed) and roti relur... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	¢-$ Malaysian	International District View on a map

Maneki Maneki has been in its current location since the 1940s and although... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Japanese	International District View on a map

Matt's in the Market Your first dinner at Matt's is like a first date you hope will... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.8/5	$-$$ American	Downtown View on a map

May Thai May (named after the owner), is in a reconstructed traditional... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Thai	Wallingford View on a map

McCormick's Fish House Happy hours at this restaurant are popular with the after-work... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

Mitchelli's Although the food is good, Trattoria Mitchelli is important for... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Pioneer Square View on a map

Monsoon If you want pho or congee, don't come here. Sure, you can often... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Vietnamese	Capitol Hill View on a map

Palace Kitchen The star of this chic yet convivial Tom Douglas eatery (he's... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Eclectic	Belltown View on a map

Paragon A comfortable neighborhood bistro, Paragon has a classy bar out... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ American	Queen Anne View on a map

Paseo The centerpiece of Lorenzo Lorenzo's slim Cuban-influenced menu... Be the first to write a review	$ Cuban	Fremont View on a map

Pete's Egg Nest You'll notice right away that almost everybody knows everybody... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Greenwood View on a map

Pike Street Fish Fry Michael Hebberoy, dubbed by Food & Wine magazine as a "food... Be the first to write a review	$ Seafood	Capitol Hill View on a map

Pink Door With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, many enjoy the... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Italian	Downtown View on a map

Portage Bay Cafe This lovely breakfast and lunch spot is a great alternative if... Be the first to write a review	$ American	University District View on a map

Saito's Japanese Café and Bar Fusion won't fly at this Belltown restaurant, sushi bar, and... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Japanese	Belltown View on a map

Salumi The kind chef-owner Armandino Batali (father of famed New York... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	¢-$ Italian	Pioneer Square View on a map

Senor Moose Before you resign yourself to waiting in line for brunch at the... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Mexican	Ballard View on a map

Serafina To many loyal patrons, Serafina is the perfect neighborhood café... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Italian	Eastlake View on a map

Shiro's Shiro Kashiba is the most famous sushi chef in Seattle; he's... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Japanese	Belltown View on a map

Steamers This friendly restaurant serves fish-and-chips, freshly steamed... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

Takohachi Comfort food at a comfortable price is the name of the game at... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Japanese	International District View on a map

Tempero Do Brasil Folks come from far afield to this festive place for a taste... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Brazilian	University District View on a map

Thai Tom This might be the cheapest Thai restaurant in town, but rock-bottom... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	¢-$ Thai	University District View on a map

Three Girls Bakery Pike Place Market is such a tourist trap that the selection of... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	¢-$ American	Downtown View on a map

Tigertail Seattleites love happy hour so much that many establishments... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Asian	Ballard View on a map

Tilth The city was so excited about Tilth, it made Seattle Metropolitan... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Pacific Northwest	Wallingford View on a map

Top Gun This modest storefront restaurant brims with regulars devoted... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ Chinese	International District View on a map

Tutta Bella It's very hard to find good pizza in Seattle—even those... Be the first to write a review	$ Pizza	Wallingford View on a map

Uwajimaya Village Food Court Not only an outstanding grocery and gift shop, Uwajimaya also... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Asian	International District View on a map

Volterra For those who favor Italian cooking over French, Volterra has... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Italian	Ballard View on a map

Wild Mountain Café For both an off-the-beaten-path experience and a healthy dose... Be the first to write a review	$-$$$ American	Ballard View on a map
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