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Seattle Must Eats
Shiro's Sushi is one of Seattle Must Eats.

1. Shiro's Sushi

9.0
2401 2nd Ave (at Battery St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Belltown · 184 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Best sushi I've ever had in the continental US. Get there at 5:15pm sharp to get a spot at the sushi bar. Order the Omakase, you won't regret it.

Tsukushinbo is one of Seattle Must Eats.

2. Tsukushinbo

515 S Main St (btw 5th & 6th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · International District · 74 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Sit at the sushi bar if you can, Sho is awesome. Sushi is good, and Sho gets super creative with his Omakase! But can't get a better Katsu-don anywhere else.

Palace Kitchen is one of Seattle Must Eats.

3. Palace Kitchen

8.5
2030 5th Ave (at Lenora St), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Belltown · 110 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Order the Roasted Chicken - best chicken I've ever had. Great place for drinks and dessert too!

Paseo Caribbean Food is one of Seattle Must Eats.

4. Paseo Caribbean Food

8.2
4225 Fremont Ave N (btwn N 42nd & 43rd St), Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Fremont · 184 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: The sandwiches speak for themselves. You can smell the slow-roasted pork from a mile away. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of Seattle Must Eats.

5. Taylor Shellfish Farms

8.8
1521 Melrose Ave (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Fish Market · Capitol Hill · 67 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Awesome happy hour deals! And if you've never tried guiduck (pronounced "gooey duck"), this is the place. Learn and taste everything raw - oysters to raw shrimp.

The Pink Door is one of Seattle Must Eats.

6. The Pink Door

8.6
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Amazing Italian - love the lasagna and the pappardelle al ragù bolognese. Burlesque shows on Saturday nights, super fun, but make sure you show up before 9pm to get a seat in the main room!

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is one of Seattle Must Eats.

7. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

9.2
1600 Pike Pl (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Cheese Store · Pike Place · 208 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Mac and cheese. 'Nuff said.

Pho So 1 is one of Seattle Must Eats.

8. Pho So 1

8.0
1207 S Jackson St (12th), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · International District · 10 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Best Pho Dac Biet I've ever had... and it usually isn't too busy = win!

Mike's Noodle House is one of Seattle Must Eats.

9. Mike's Noodle House

8.1
418 Maynard Ave S (btwn S Jackson & S King St), Seattle, WA
Chinese Restaurant · International District · 48 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: I can always rely on Mike's when I need a taste of home. Hong Kong-style noodle soups and congee, all of them tasty!

Serious Biscuit is one of Seattle Must Eats.

10. Serious Biscuit

401 Westlake Ave N (at Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · South Lake Union · 95 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: You will food coma after eating the Zach. Your liver and intestines might hate you, but your mouth and stomach will love you.

Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge is one of Seattle Must Eats.

11. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

8.8
601 Queen Anne Ave N (at Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 260 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Love love love brunch here - usually a wait, but bar seating is first come first serve. Dinner is awesome as well.

Hangar Cafe is one of Seattle Must Eats.

12. Hangar Cafe

7.7
6261 13th Ave S (at Albro Pl.), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 42 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: If you're looking for crepes, savory and sweet, all great! But I have to give a shout out to the Banana Walnut Waffles... yum!!

Revel is one of Seattle Must Eats.

13. Revel

9.0
401 N 36th St (at Phinney Ave N), Seattle, WA
Korean Restaurant · Fremont · 163 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the Roasted Duck Tea Noodles, Short Rib Rice, and the Short Rib Dumplings!

Skillet is one of Seattle Must Eats.

14. Skillet

8.6
1400 E Union St, Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 195 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Love the fact that there's breakfast all day! The Daily Specials are awesome, so make sure to give them a good look over. They know how to do Spaghetti and Meatballs right. Simple, but so tasty.

Saba Ethiopian Cuisine is one of Seattle Must Eats.

15. Saba Ethiopian Cuisine

110 12th Ave (at E Yesler Way), Seattle, WA
Ethiopian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: As authentic can be! If you like spicy, this is your spot! And they even roast their own Ethiopian-style coffee.

Jebena Cafe is one of Seattle Must Eats.

16. Jebena Cafe

8.9
1510 NE 117th St (Pinehurst Way NE), Seattle, WA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Lake City · 17 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Awesome prices and super friendly feel. Everything on the menu is great, so you can't go wrong!

Piroshky Piroshky is one of Seattle Must Eats.

17. Piroshky Piroshky

8.6
1908 Pike Pl (btwn Virginia & Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Pike Place · 248 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: You can smell the Russian pastries right there... just go inside and pick what you like (obviously get a Piroshky), but if you're craving sweet, gotta go with the Apple Cinnamon Roll.

Lola is one of Seattle Must Eats.

18. Lola

8.9
2000 4th Ave (at Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Belltown · 397 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Mini donuts for the win!

The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of Seattle Must Eats.

19. The Walrus and the Carpenter

9.0
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 201 tips and reviews
Art of the Table is one of Seattle Must Eats.

20. Art of the Table

8.8
3801 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Fremont · 22 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Really small place, so make reservations. Great array of farm to table entrees and awesome wine pairings. Get the Tasting Menu.

Annapurna Cafe is one of Seattle Must Eats.

21. Annapurna Cafe

8.8
1833 Broadway (at E Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Indian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 74 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Ma ma mango lassi... and the green little momos!

Marination Station is one of Seattle Must Eats.

22. Marination Station

1412 Harvard Ave (at Broadway and Pike), Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · First Hill · 80 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: If you are looking for delicious cheap eats, you have found it! Tasty sliders, kimchi friend rice, and oh so good mac salad!

Olivar is one of Seattle Must Eats.

23. Olivar

806 E Roy St (Harvard), Seattle, WA
Spanish Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 25 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Thoroughly enjoyed the Ensaimadas and the paella. Ask about the Russian interior, a beautiful/fascinating mural.

How To Cook A Wolf is one of Seattle Must Eats.

24. How To Cook A Wolf

8.5
2208 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · West Queen Anne · 66 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Delicious farm to table Italian-style New American. Great wine selection (loved the Dolcetto) and the soft cooked egg with dungeness crab! Gooey duck pasta is awesome as well.

Joule is one of Seattle Must Eats.

25. Joule

8.7
3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA
Korean Restaurant · Wallingford · 81 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: First-come-first-serve seating at the bar if you don't have a reservation. Everything is wonderful, but my favorite is the Mackerel and Smoked Tofu salad - tons of dynamic flavor!

Aloha Ramen is one of Seattle Must Eats.

26. Aloha Ramen

8102 Greenwood Ave N (NW 81st St), Seattle, WA
Noodle Restaurant · Greenwood · 41 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: One of the better ramen houses in Seattle. Get the Combo: it's a great deal and their fried rice & gyoza are just as tasty as the ramen selections!

Mayuri Bakery and Video is one of Seattle Must Eats.

27. Mayuri Bakery and Video

5.6
2560 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Chaat Place · Overlake · 11 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Get the Poori - it was larger than my face! Everything was tasty, especially the curries. And there's delectable Indian pastries in the glass counter, perfect for a snack or dessert!

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of Seattle Must Eats.

28. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.1
917 E Pine St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 258 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: The strawberry balsamic flavor will blow your mind... and your taste buds!

Petra Mediterranean Bistro is one of Seattle Must Eats.

29. Petra Mediterranean Bistro

8.0
2501 4th Ave (at Wall St.), Seattle, WA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Belltown · 43 tips and reviews

Connie L.Connie Lu: Order the Mezza Tray because all the mediterranean apps are great. Entrees are super flavorful too! Go on Saturdays at 7:30pm and be treated to live belly dancing!

Tilikum Place is one of Seattle Must Eats.

30. Tilikum Place

7.6
5th Ave. & Denny Way, Seattle, WA
Plaza · Belltown · 2 tips and reviews