Seattle
This family-friendly joint, located in the ultra-industrial warehouse district where SoDo melds into Georgetown, serves some of the best BBQ you'll find…
Must-see restaurants in Washington
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
The Purple Dot looks like the inside of an ‘80s video game (yes, it's actually purple) and draws a late-night, drunken disco crowd on weekends, but most…
Seattle
This beloved Greek diner changed ownership in 2017, but all of the things that have made it beloved among Phinney Ridge residents remain. There is still a…
Seattle
New Luck Toy serves up Chinese food with cocktails like boozy slushies and activities such as Skee-Ball and karaoke in a bar fully decked out in…
Seattle
Attached to Easy Street Records, this friendly cafe is the best place in the area for a cheap, hearty breakfast. It has tons of specials under $10 that…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Themed on what many consider to be the world capital of food – the Basque region – the Harvest Vine mixes Spanish roots with a French overlay. Jumping out…
Seattle
For fine dining opposite Green Lake, Nell’s serves up classic European items with Northwestern flair. Beloved dishes include the sweet onion tart and the…
San Juan Islands
More popular with tourists than with locals, Enzo's is, however, a great stop for a good cup o' joe or scoop of gelato. If you're just off the ferry, you…
Seattle
This family-run Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in pizzas and calzones with thick, garlicky crusts is the definition of a neighborhood…
Spokane
Under new management, this newly renovated upscale dining room in the neo-industrial confines of Kirtland Cutter's old steam plant serves everything from…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
El Grito loses a point for its not-entirely authentic taqueria vibe that caters to the lunch appetites of the employees of nearby tech companies, but it's…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Various words spring to mind when thinking of Cafe Paloma: Bistro. Eggplant. Casual. Friendly. Turkish. Meze. Music. Lemonade. Falafel. If any of this…
Washington Coast
A view-filled place right on the river, Beaches has a bit of a cookie-cutter corporate feel but gets points for its cheery service and great happy hour…
Washington Coast
Stock your coolers with a sailor’s snack of delicious bivalve mollusks, plus razor clams, shrimp and live crabs, at this family-owned institution just a…
Spokane
Situated on a leafy street corner in the upscale residential Browne's Addition neighborhood, the Elk is a favorite local pub with a menu of sandwiches,…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Fish-and-chips is a simple meal often done badly – but not here. Slam down your order for Alaskan cod at the front entry and take your food up to the top…
Spokane
Sidle up to the counter at this tiny diner shaped like a milk bottle, where the real novelty is a made-from-scratch burger that beats the pants off most…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Hearty and flavorful vegan fare is served up at this location of the popular local chain, perched on the main drag of Queen Anne proper. The menu is big…
Central Washington
A classic old-fashioned soda fountain of 1950s vintage, with lurid color schemes, peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches, and humongous milkshakes plunked…
Seattle
With Stumptown Coffee (imported from Portland, OR) and almond croissants so flaky they can seriously damage your laptop, Fresh Flours is a leading player…
Central Washington
If you're craving borscht, piroshki or good old-fashioned Ukrainian dumplings, the search ends here. Run by a Ukrainian couple from Odessa, Inna's is…
Central Washington
Head to this homey bakery that's always full of locals for creative sandwiches (the likes of ginger roast beef or Brie and chicken), soups, salads, panini…
Seattle
Cozy by day, irresistible at night, the Honeyhole has a lot to recommend it: big, stuffed sandwiches with funny names (Emilio Pestovez, the Texas Tease),…
Washington Coast
Sharing digs with Nahcotta post office, this small nook serves espresso from Astoria, OR, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and, on Sundays, the lauded …
Belltown & Seattle Center
Inside the Seattle Center Armory you'll find a bountiful food court with options ranging from Subway to local treats like the Cool Guys Fry Bar. Each…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Mexican favorites and strong drinks are on offer at this casual cantina in the midst of Belltown's restaurant melee. The weekday lunch specials are…
Washington Cascades
The huge stone fireplace is the highlight of this dining room and it easily overshadows the food. Apart from a good hearty Sunday brunch, the seared local…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Locals flock to this light-filled neighborhood spot for traditional comfort food, including broiled pork chops and various sandwiches, but the place…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This off-beat cafe is a neighborhood favorite and does brunchy items (burgers, breakfast burritos and big salads) throughout the day. It makes for a…
Washington Coast
Hot and cold sandwiches – 6in or foot-long – plus a mean clam chowder make this dependable stop-off a favorite among locals and vacationers alike. Did we…
Ballard & Discovery Park
This is one of those places you might walk past without giving it a second look, but if you're in Ballard's suburban stretches and looking for a superb…
Around Seattle
This is one of the better and more well-rounded options on Oak Harbor's main drag. It has a full bar, serves solid diner fare and you may even get a water…
Washington Coast
The best eating option in this neck of the woods has a family-friendly restaurant atmosphere and serves everything from burgers, salads and fried razor…
Olympic Peninsula
Enjoy simply cooked American fare like burgers and sandwiches surrounded by windows overlooking Neah Bay. There's a fireplace roaring in winter to help…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Small-town Mexican soul food it isn’t, but if you fancy hot, smoky chicken tacos and a cooling guacamole dip before a movie at the adjacent Cinerama, this…
Seattle
Handy late-night beer soaker-upper or emergency day-after hangover ‘cure’ on ‘the Ave’ that is legendary with UDub students. There are plenty of…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Keeping Nordic culture alive in Ballard is Larsen’s Bakery, known for its Danish pastries, especially its kringles (pretzel-shaped sweet puff-pastry…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Inside the Seattle Art Museum, Taste has been known to change its menu to honor the gallery's various temporary exhibitions.
Seattle
None of the burgers, fries and chicken teriyaki here are gourmet, but its cheap and boy does it hit the spot after a few beers.
Central Washington
In Prosser, a setting worthy of a mid-century movie, your best stop for lunch, beer and burgers is charmingly divey Bern's.
