Central Washington
The Haus is 100% alfresco, meaning that the hot German sausages and pretzels are essential stomach warmers in winter, while the Bavarian brews will cool…
Central Washington
The Haus is 100% alfresco, meaning that the hot German sausages and pretzels are essential stomach warmers in winter, while the Bavarian brews will cool…
Ballard & Discovery Park
San Fermo makes great use of its location in a historic single family home on Ballard Ave NW. It serves hearty Italian fare (think thick homemade noodles,…
North Cascades
Winthrop's poshest restaurant, with its starched white tablecloths and polished wine glasses, is a notable departure from the saloon-bar staples elsewhere…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Puget Sound waters practically bleed oysters and – arguably – there isn't a better place to knock ’em back raw with a glass of wine or two than the Walrus…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Ultrafresh ingredients and bold flavors have made relative Belltown newcomer FOB Poke Bar an instant success in the casual dining scene. This is a make…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
The treasured British crumpet has been given a distinct American twist with lavish toppings such as pesto, wild salmon or lemon curd at this casual Pike…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
A restaurant like no other, the Pink Door is probably the only place in the US (the world?) where you can enjoy fabulous linguine alle vongole (pasta with…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
It's all about the fish at the Steelhead, one of Pike Place Market's posher posts. The fish-and-chips are a given, but you're better off trying the more…
San Juan Islands
Super-popular and famous for its delicious sandwiches, including its signature curried-egg salad with roasted peanuts and chutney, or roast beef and…
Around Seattle
Pacific Grill serves lunch and dinner to office workers, museum tourists and conference attendees. The interior is cozy, if a bit generic, but the food is…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Seattle's ubiquitous cooking maestro Tom Douglas goes Greek in this ambitious Belltown adventure and delivers once again with gusto. Stick in trendy…
North Cascades
Even before pot became legal in Washington, you could safely 'get sconed' at this cozy bakery with – as you'd expect – exceptionally happy service. Take a…
Belltown & Seattle Center
A little pricey, but with over 20 years of glowing testimonies about its black cod and deep-fried prawn heads, Shiro’s is Belltown's best Japanese option…
Seattle
Bar del Corso used to be a secret shared only between locals or those in the know, but as Beacon Hill has taken on more and more residents and businesses,…
Around Seattle
The mussels and clams are the best in town (no mean feat in Coupeville), and the seafood Alfredo pasta is wonderfully rich. Try the Penn Cove seafood stew…
San Juan Islands
Devoted to sustainable food, Doe Bay has its own organic garden, a tight network of trusted farm suppliers and a damned good chef. Few things on the…
Central Washington
Farm to table, locally sourced – all the right buzzwords can be found at this friendly and elegant little cafe. There's a focus on local seafood, but…
San Juan Islands
One of San Juan Island's finest restaurants, Backdoor Kitchen uses fresh local ingredients in creative multiethnic dishes such as Spanish-style pork with…
Belltown & Seattle Center
In the crowded confines of Serious Pie you can enjoy beautifully blistered pizza bases topped with such unconventional ingredients as clams, potatoes,…
North Cascades
Walk in from the boondocks and arrive amid the busy scene of an organic market and deli. Everything's pretty pricey, but after you've spent a day in the…
North Cascades
Stop in for organic groceries, hearty breakfasts, healthy meals such as a quinoa bowl with spinach, roasted veg, tahini and avocado – as well as the best…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
The macarons at this high-femme Pioneer Square bakery are about as good as they get outside of Paris. Flavors like honey-lavender and chili-mango give…
Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant
Southeastern Washington
Make a beeline for this fine-dining establishment housed in an impressively renovated 1905 woodworking mill. Great local seafood and produce highlight the…
Around Seattle
This lauded bakery is always crowded in the mornings. Queue up for a sweet (killer muffins and croissants) or savory (cheesy biscuits and bialys) treat.
Seattle
With its mirrored walls, wooden booths and red and yellow stained-glass accents, Dino's strikes a nostalgic chord (water in plastic red tumbler cups,…
Seattle
With Lake Union lapping at your feet and the city skyline as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that Westward is a favorite local haunt. The menu combines bold…
Seattle
One of only two Seattle restaurants that made 2016's 'Best Bars in America' list by Food & Wine, Brimmer & Heeltap proffers creative drinks. Quaff one…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Known by local Chinese diners as one of the best wonton noodle houses in Seattle, Mike’s Noodle House is a quick and easy way to satisfy your cravings for…
Belltown & Seattle Center
One of Tom Douglas' harder to classify restaurants, the Palace is known for its upscale 'New American' cuisine, late-night happy hour and cool cocktail…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
After Serious Pie comes Serious Biscuit, Tom Douglas’ first bite at the South Lake Union cookie that has lured so many new restaurants into the…
Central Washington
The revered Birchfield is a dining experience offered in an intimate 1910 B&B. While the accommodations are considered top end, the food is even better…
Belltown & Seattle Center
FareStart serves substantial meals that benefit the community. All proceeds from lunch and the popular Thursday-night Guest Chef dinners – when FareStart…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Aptly located in the heart of the CD's 'Little Ethiopia,' Cafe Selam wows with dishes such as foul (a fava-bean concoction that's not at all foul) and fir…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
This tiny Pike Place Market storefront houses two casual dining juggernauts: Cafe Lieto and Biscuit Bitch. The former specializes in strong coffee, while…
Seattle
Salty's isn't actually on Alki Beach; rather it is on the other side of Duwamish Head facing Elliott Bay. In any case, the view of the Seattle skyline…
Seattle
This dreamy cafe, opened by the owners of cute French bistro Le Pichet, specializes in unfussy dishes, the likes of which you’d find once upon a time in a…
Seattle
This small Seattle-founded chain operates in four of the city's hipper sanctums (including Capitol Hill and Fremont) plus a couple of foreign enclaves …
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Welcome to a new endeavor from lauded Seattle chef Ethan Stowell who normally specializes in Italian fare, but for this venture has crossed the Alps into…
Seattle
The secret of Roman food lies in two words: ‘simple’ and ‘effective.’ That’s its inherent beauty. Local legend Ethan Stowell probably guessed as much when…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Grand Central – located in the eponymous building – is considered one of the best bakeries in Seattle. Its artisanal breads can be bought whole or sliced…