Rockfish Grill/Anacortes Brewery
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
If you're in the area, this place is worth a visit on two counts: first, the local craft beer, and second, the hearty pub grub. Try a woodfired pizza or…
Must-see restaurants in Washington
Washington Coast
Blackbeard's offers a Seattle-worthy selection of craft beers, wine by the glass and hard cider, plus a housemade root beer for kids. The wood-fired…
Seattle
What do you get when you cross Hawaiian cuisine with the food of Korea? A Pacific marriage made in heaven if the fish tacos and kimchi quesadillas at…
Central Washington
Ah, oui! If another lick of accordion music will send you screaming for the mountains, tuck instead into this wee French cafe serving delicious crepes,…
North Cascades
In common with much of the Mt Baker area, Milano's doesn't win any 'wows' for its decor. But when the pasta's al dente, the bread's oven fresh and you've…
Spokane
Located in an antique brick building, the simply furnished Mizuna is well known for its specialties, such as quinoa meatloaf and pan-roasted organic…
North Cascades
No standard Mexican restaurant, the 'Duck' nonetheless serves quesadillas, enchiladas and tacos that'll roast your socks off. The Wild West saloon–style…
Seattle
It's hard to find better ambience than at Adana, a slightly subterranean and always dimly lit modern Japanese restaurant known for its extravagant tasting…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Pho Bac was once the type of dive where your table was always dirty, but the food was absolutely worth it. It's now a bit more spruced up, but excellent…
San Juan Islands
Set in the former house of lime and cement entrepreneur John McMillin at Roche Harbor Resort, this intimate dining room offers the best of Pacific Rim…
Seattle
Bring your appetite to this brick-and-mortar location of the beloved local food cart Seattle Biscuit Company. The biscuits are giant and it doesn't skimp…
San Juan Islands
Two words: crab cakes. Throw in some Dijonnaise sauce and pecans and you might consider delaying your return trip to the mainland. Complement those crab…
Belltown & Seattle Center
On Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm you can dine on Argentinian steak while taking in a live tango performance, all from the comfort of Belltown…
Northeastern Washington
Truly great burgers as well as fancier main dishes such as Asian stir-fries, prime rib, seafood, pastas and salads. The food is all fresh and tasty, the…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
It's hard to walk past this bakery in Pike Place – part of the market's furniture since the early 1980s – and not stop. Not surprisingly, the cinnamon…
Around Seattle
A Coupeville classic with views over the water from homey, rustic wood tables. Upstairs is for pastries and coffee while full meals (from American…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
The cinnamon rolls here are bigger than your head, and that’s no exaggeration. It’s a comfy little space in an old craftsman-style house where you can…
Washington Cascades
If you've ever pondered huckleberry ice cream for breakfast (why not?), this is the place for it. The cute little cafe attached to a bunkhouse also serves…
Central Washington
Chic wine bar with a patio serving flatbread pizzas, cheese plates and light meals to nibble alongside wine flights from the Bunnell Family Cellar winery…
Seattle
No matter where you fall in the great 'sweet or savory' crepe debate, you're likely to enjoy the ones at Hangar Cafe. This extremely popular Georgetown…
Ballard & Discovery Park
This swanky Thai restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. Its large menu caters to casual Thai food fans and adventurous eaters alike, and features a choose…
Central Washington
Cozy up in this stone-and-timber repurposed station house that pumps out eight great beers on tap, excellent burgers, sandwiches, salads and bar snacks…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Slightly away from Ballard's 'downtown' streets, Besalu lures visitors to its isolated perch on 24th Ave with its French-style baked goods (in particular…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Middle Eastern street food doesn't come much better than this casual cafe. There are a few tables inside and on the sidewalk, but most get their shawarma …
Seattle
You haven't really been to Alki until you've tried the fish-and-chips. Options include cod, halibut, salmon, fried oysters and clam strips – or…
Seattle
A diminutive cafe that specializes in biscuits – and they’re not morsels! Choices include the classic (with gravy), or a formidable leaning tower of bacon…
Seattle
This much talked about (and adored) deep-dish pizza joint made the move to Phinney Ridge after some time in a permanent location limbo. Drop in for a…
San Juan Islands
A retro wood-paneled coffee bar that offers a fine selection of coffee, herbal teas and fruit shakes, and features colorful furnishings and a small book…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
When you're located 70 sailing miles from Dungeness Spit there's no avoiding the crabs. Waterfront-facing Cutter's ain't cheap, but it will deliver the…
Washington Cascades
A typical American grill menu of burgers, fish-and-chips, salads and steaks is enhanced here by its unexpectedness (there’s nothing else for miles around)…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Delicatus is a new-school Pioneer Square sandwich bar-deli where the sarnies are a bit more deluxe than yesteryear, being both well-stuffed and enlivened…
Bellingham
This is where you go on Sunday mornings with a copy of the New York Times for Belgian waffles, crepes and organic eggs done any way you like. Plenty of…
Around Seattle
As the name suggests, space is tight in this diner made out of a reclaimed Streamline trailer. It's worth it to squeeze in for the fluffy omelets and…
Bellingham
D'Anna's transports you to Sicily with its fresh homemade pastas, authentic chicken marsala and a Mt Etna–like portion of linguini and clams. The wine…
Washington Cascades
As it's the only eating joint within a 30-mile radius, Sunrise's posthike chili can look pretty appetizing. There's not a lot else here apart from hot…
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
A well-worn, well-loved local hangout, this casual pizza joint is covered in graffiti, stickers, posters, grease and love. Grab a slice and a beer or soda…
Seattle
Frankie & Jo's is a 100% vegan ice-cream shop in Capitol Hill that specializes in lux flavors such as chocolate date, gingered golden milk and salty…
San Juan Islands
Holly's handles the early-morning latte and pastry rush while harnessing the slow island vibe and thus remaining effortlessly low-key. The seasonal fruit…
Around Seattle
Luscious ice creams and sorbets made locally on Bainbridge Island come in cones, cups or pints – and, as a bonus, it’s all low-fat. You can also splash…
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
Centralia isn't known for its great restaurants, but here's an exception. This brunch spot, situated in Centralia’s biggest antiques mall, offers…
