Chilled Dungeness crab with garlic mayo, king salmon cured in honey & camomile, and the lamb leg are just some of the menu minglers. Don't leave without the sourdough bread. [Eater 38 Member]
A favorite respite for locals who like to duck into Seattle's answer to Paris for a carafe of wine and some frites, this quaint Pike Place Market bistro is a little slice of heaven. [Eater 38 Member]
Perfectly fired seasonal pizzas. Don't miss the desserts from pastry chef Brandi Henderson. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Travis Kukull cooks "out there" food, like profiteroles stuffed with nettle and ricotta, fennel french toast; and Italian parsley tagliatelle with rabbit and cardoon ragu. [Eater 38 Member]
The French/Korean fusion restaurant continues to inspire. Weekend brunch is also notable: an urban barbecue format that features a communal table filled with all sorts of goodies. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Johanna Ware brings a NY sensibility to her NE spot Smallwares. She even manages to put a spin on the ever-ubiquitous kale by deep-frying it and serving with a minty fish sauce. [Eater Member 38]
St. Jack's is still serving Aaron Barnett's menu of updated Lyonnaise classics and lighter twists. Expect a much-expanded cheese selection, entrees like oxtail bourguignon, and lamb shoulder confit. Read more.
Chef Joshua McFadden's dishes — especially toothsome pastas and vegetables — prove this book should be judged beyond its cover. [Eater 38 Member]
This spot elevates what can be accomplished between two slices of bread, resulting in dripping, satisfying pork meatball banh mis and one of Portland's up-and-coming top burgers. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Erik Van Kley serves expertly prepared takes on Parisian bistro favorites like crispy veal sweetbreads, chicken liver mousse, and cassoulet; Nora Antene's desserts are tops. [Eater 38 Member]
One part ramen den, one part izakaya, two parts modernista basement bunker, this chef hangout is run by the most improbable Japanese cook in town: a white guy from Michigan. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It's best known for its meat, but venture past the charceuterie plate into an omnivore paradise, with rustic takes on Brussels sprouts, marinated anchovies and roasted cod. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Serves only breakfast and brunch. In a land of bacon-heavy brunches, breakfast plates arrive loaded with baked eggs and trout, avocados and greens, and other simple delights. [Eater 38 Member]
The Country Cat is all about American food, prepared by a chef, Adam Sappington, who understands the nuances of old world cuisine. The fried chicken here is out of control. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Go for the creamed cauliflower soup, oxtail croquettes, and what's turning out to be the spot's signature dish: Crispy pig ear served over coconut rice. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Meaty, French-influenced La Bete offers elegant dining with a side of pork rinds. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
La Medusa offers a frequently changing market-driven menu of Sicilian fare that would be a gem in any neighborhood. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This French bistro possesses both a legendary roast chicken and an informal charm that makes you want to linger all afternoon with some charcuterie and cheese. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Little Uncle is the go-to for some of the best Thai food in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Mamnoon has created its own scorching hot rep with its Lebanese/Syrian cuisine. You can't go wrong with any of the dips or salads-then work your way down to more adventurous entrees. [Eater 38 Member]
The dinner menu is the Northwest's version of fine dining: local ingredients; unfussy preparations and a few modern flourishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The quality of food has not flagged since founder Matt Janke sold the restaurant to Dan Bugge and Chester Gerl took over the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The space has been filled ever since it opened. Sit at the chef's counter for full view of the kitchen crew preparing, tangine, ceviche, and bowls of vegetable fritters with pesto. [Eater 38 Member]
This follow-up to Joule is casual, largely Asian street food inspired and a fantastic (reasonably priced) experience for brunch, lunch or dinner. Get cocktails at Quoin after dinner. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Former Toulouse Petit chef Eric Donnelly has given Seattleites what we've been waiting for—expertly prepared seafood in a space that's equal parts accessible and stunning. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Salumi is open just a handful of days and only for lunch, so come prepared for crowds. And yes, it's worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This quintessential Seattle restaurant can take something as simple as a bowl of peaches and yogurt and make it somehow transcendent.
This Belltown destination has major cocktail credibility, but chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough produce food with a modernist flair that feels memorable, not gimmicky. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Yes, the seafood is delicious, but Renee Erickson's oyster bar also offers seemingly simple small plates that keep the tucked-away dining room reliably packed. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Mediterranean-inspired food like halibut crudo and wood-baked gigante beans in a whimsical, beautiful dining room that was nominated for a 2014 James Beard for restaurant design. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In this charming place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites of Erickson's. [Eater 38 Member]
One of those places that effortlessly seems able to be the idea brunch, lunch, date dinner or hanging-with-friends destination. [Eater 38 Member]
