Around Seattle
After a bike ride or boating excursion, sit back and sample microbrews and hearty pub food at this lively bar and restaurant near the water. It has been…
Must-see restaurants in Washington
Belltown & Seattle Center
This trendy minimalist bar-restaurant specializes in wonderfully shareable small plates, with menu items such as lamb meatballs and sumac hummus, and…
Seattle
People stream in from all over the area to get giant burritos and juicy tacos at this tiny taqueria on Wallingford's main drag. The extensive selection of…
Southeastern Washington
The sophisticated dining room at Tagaris Winery is impressive, but on a pretty day the patio rules. The seasonal menu includes beautifully plated seafood,…
Seattle
Everything at this well-loved bakery and ice-cream shop is totally vegan and incredibly delicious. It does a number of fun pastries, but even the basic…
Bellingham
Named after Fairhaven's notoriously unhygienic founder, Dirty Dan's has been knocking out excellent steaks, ribs and seafood from this historic Victorian…
North Cascades
This friendly, seasonal diner with booths, tables and seating at the bar cranks out burgers, milkshakes and deep-fried everything. Top it off with a slice…
Southeastern Washington
Considered the best dining experience in the region, the Black Cypress turns out excellent roasts and pastas in a window-lit, homey atmosphere…
North Cascades
Inside the natural-food market are the locals' favorite quick bites: sweet and savory crepes (try the hummus, roast pepper and olive), and fresh soups and…
Southeastern Washington
Gorgeous pastries, outrageously delicious gelato and good coffee in a spacious, well-lit and modern space. Try the chocolate-caramel tart ($6) if they…
Olympic Peninsula
Stop at this quirky, Native American–run hole-in-the-wall for fry-bread tacos and a slice of homemade pie (Pat, the owner, usually bakes two kinds daily).
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
The only store on Guemes Island! Formerly known as Anderson's, this general store and cafe sells everything from burgers and paninis to cookies and beer.
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Taste several types of delicious fresh oysters, plus upscale versions of the usual suspects: fish and chips, seafood pasta, halibut, salmon and steak.
Seattle
Fine-tune your international tasting palate in Wallingford with Afghan food, including stewed eggplant, lamb kebabs, yogurt, and mild, creamy curry.
Central Washington
Head south (figuratively speaking) from Bavaria to Visconti's, where you may think you've reached Italy, so good is the ravioli – and the wines.
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Peso's is a trendy Americanized Mexican restaurant and casual hangout that is popular for its lively weekend brunch.
Seattle
Locals and visitors alike rave about the sweet and savory pies on offer at this single-minded bake shop in Fremont.
Bellingham
This old-timey bake shop sells amazing pie and traditional pastries, plus full bacon-and-egg breakfasts.
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Elegant stop along scenic Chuckanut Dr for oysters and international fare with a view of the sea.
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Have a beer and learn how to shuck oysters at this market-bar along Chuckanut Drive.
Central Washington
This fruit stand sells homemade pie, treats and great coffee.
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Market with all things dairy from the owners' own farms.
Seattle
Perfecting a Pacific Northwest–cabin vibe, Ivar’s Salmon House features various alderwood-smoked salmon dishes and a bevy of seafood-focused starters, but…
Seattle
For healthy yet hearty food, head to Eve Fremont where the menu is laden with robust dishes like the Eve Hot Bowl, a mix of ancient grains, legumes, nuts,…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Ivar Haglund was a beloved local character famous for silly promotional slogans (‘Keep clam!’), but he sure knew how to fry up fish-and-chips. Ivar’s is a…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
It’s almost worth coming to this place opposite Seattle Art Museum to read the footnotes on the menu; invaluable nuggets that tell you who made the…
Seattle
On the shores of Portage Bay at the southern base of University Ave, Agua Verde Café is a solid restaurant with incredible bay views and a menu full of…
Seattle
Seattle isn't exactly London or Mumbai when it comes to Indian restaurants, but there's some relief for curry-lovers at Cedars, a family-run Indian spot…
Ballard & Discovery Park
The Lockspot is a throwback to old Ballard, before the attempted gentrification and you're likely to see some actual boat-faring folks grumbling over…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This place has been around quite a while in Belltown years (since 1998) and has established a good reputation for its NYC-style pizzas washed down with a…
Washington Coast
Like nearly every two-story brick building in the Pacific Northwest, this beer-and-burger joint was once home to a bordello upstairs. It's also supposedly…
Central Washington
Sick of sausages and sauerkraut? Escape to South, where the Mexican menu with Cuban and Peruvian inflections is cool and creative but always true to its…
North Cascades
If your Cascade Loop dining experiences have been a little too ordinary, you're in luck: at Buffalo Run you can order alligator, kangaroo, yak, ostrich or…
Olympic Peninsula
With little else to choose from, you'll probably have to settle for this mediocre but friendly home-style-cooking place on Hwy 101 opposite the Forks…
Southeastern Washington
A perceptible Hanford-inspired 'gallows humor' pervades this cheery microbrewery and eatery, the first brewpub in the Tri-Cities. Food is hearty fare like…
Olympic National Park
Popping up out of nowhere just when you're desperate for coffee and a slice of pie, this place looks rough from outside but is bright and cheery indoors…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Top Seattle chef Tom Douglas owns half a dozen eating places in Belltown these days. His secret: they’re all excellent, but none of them are remotely…
Central Washington
The idea goes something like this: take an aromatic European-style coffee bar, chuck in a few cool Northwest furnishings (fireplace, wooden accents,…
Olympic Peninsula
If you're craving a quick snack, grab a tasty, crispy, thin-crust slice downstairs – just be prepared for lines in the walk-in-closet-sized dining room …
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
This historic waterfront restaurant has been through hard times: it closed after a fire a few years ago, then struggled to maintain its old standards,…
