Happy Hour during the week is killer for oyster lovers... At 3pm they are 50 cents and go up in price every 30 minutes.... Suggested to get here early!!
For a more casual vibe, try the small plate, no reservation menus on Mondays and Thursdays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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]
Spinasse's Jason Stratton took over the old Thoa's space across from the Four Seasons Hotel to open a contemporary Spanish restaurant with a top-notch crew. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The menu spans everything from pork shoulder with kimchi to creamed spinach with rice cakes, braised turnips, and a basket of fried lardo with pickled quince. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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]
Though the food and service has no peers in Seattle, the cocktails from bar manager James MacWilliams are worth a trip alone. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Perfectly fired seasonal pizzas. Don't miss the desserts from pastry chef Brandi Henderson. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
At this authentic Mexican spot you can watch as your tortillas are made fresh right in front of you. The pozole and pork tamales are clear winners.
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 fresh salads, noodle dishes and spring rolls have a cult following. The portion sizes here are plentiful and cheap, so come hungry. [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]
Some describe this take-out only hole-in-the-wall as the best drunk food in Seattle, but it's good anytime the hunger pangs hit. Hearty dishes include the Nasi Goreng. [Eater 38 Member]
Meaty, French-influenced La Bete offers elegant dining with a side of pork rinds. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The only thing better than the mole, the salsa bar and the damn delicious casual Oaxacan food is how cheap it is to eat yourself silly. Brace yourself for a crowd, but it's worth it. [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]
Getting seats at this 107-year-old Japanese restaurant can be an utter puzzlement, but should you crack the code, the mind-boggling list of specials are where it's at. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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.
Go for breakfast burritos in the morning, Spam sliders for lunch, and kimchi fried rice and boozy shaved ice at night. Sit in the dining room overlooking Seattle or outside. [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 former Chez Shea chef is producing handmade soba noodles, but the entire menu shines. Don't miss the smaller snacks (uni shooter, smoked hamachi kama) and salads. [Eater 38 Member]
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]
The messy Cuban-style sandwiches have developed an epic fan base, and a reliable line of people waiting for their fix. [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.
Turtle bolognese, gator wings, pig ears, and shrimp & grits are standouts. In short, Roux is worth the epic wait. [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.
Jason Stratton has made the trattoria inexorably his own with memorable pastas and Piedmont-influenced fare. Plus its recent expansion makes it (slightly) easier to get a table. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In chef Tamara Murphy's words: "We’re not Spanish. We’re not Italian. It’s about what’s fresh and what we feel like cooking that day. The menu will always be changing." [Eater 38 Member]
An unmarked hole in the wall, this is the go-to for authentic Japanese food in the International District. There's a sushi bar and handful of tables that fill-up quickly. [Eater 38 Member]
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]
