Must-see restaurants in Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

  • Maneki

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    For an unforgettable dining experience make a reservation for one of Maneki's tatami mat dining rooms (paper and wood lattice private chambers with…

  • London Plane

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Matt Dillon (the Seattle chef, not the Hollywood actor) moved less than a block from his now-closed Bar Sajor to open London Plane, a hybrid cafe, flower…

  • Nirmal's

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    In a short period of time Nirmal's has established itself as Seattle's premier Indian fine-dining experience. The menu is a good balance of recognizable…

  • Salumi Artisan Cured Meats

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    This well-loved deli used to be known for the long lines at its tiny storefront, and although it has moved to a bigger spot, you can still expect a wait…

  • Seven Stars Pepper

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Don't be put off by Seven Stars Pepper's location on the 2nd floor of a run-down strip mall: this Szechuan restaurant is one of the best in the city…

  • Tsukushinbo

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    A nondescript Japanese sushi and ramen joint, Tsukushinbo is frequented by locals and tourists alike for its fresh and affordable seafood, which ranges…

  • Szechuan Noodle Bowl

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    A little more than a hole-in-the-wall, this restaurant is popular with locals for its simple and traditional Chinese dishes ranging from green onion…

  • Tamarind Tree

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Serving upscale food at entry-level prices in a massively popular dining room, this legendary place has a nuanced menu that includes everything from…

  • Il Corvo Pasta

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    This hole-in-the-wall, pasta-only place has limited seating and a high turnover of office workers on their lunch breaks. Join the perennial queue, order…

  • Lady Yum

    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…

  • Mike's Noodle House

    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…

  • Grand Central Baking Co

    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…

  • Shanghai Garden

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Hand-shaved barley noodles are the specialty of Shanghai Garden and, frankly, they trounce all expectations you might ordinarily have of a noodle. They’re…

  • Cafe con Leche

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    It's worth the trip to SoDo to visit Cafe con Leche in its colorful abode, a former food truck that has sprouted foundations. Sit down and dig into the…

  • Jade Garden

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Usually mentioned near the top of the list of best places for dim sum in the ID, Jade Garden offers a good range of delicacies with everything from…

  • Damn the Weather

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Repeating a mantra that flows freely from the lips of many Seattleites, this well-regarded venture is perhaps best described as a cocktail bar that also…

  • Green Leaf

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Popular Green Leaf, located in Chinatown, shoots out rapid-fire dishes from its tiny kitchen that abuts a dining room not much wider than a railway…

  • Biscuit Bitch

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Biscuit Bitch proudly bills itself as trailer-park cuisine, which will only be off-putting to those who haven't experienced the nirvana of tucking into an…

  • Intermezzo Carmine

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Lights that twinkle when they catch your eye, comfy bar seating, high-end furnishings and, of course, delicious pasta give Intermezzo Carmine a plush, New…

  • Dough Zone

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    The gooey soup dumplings at this bright and modern restaurant are quite literally bursting with flavor. They've become a bit of a local sensation – visit…

  • Pho Bac

    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…

  • Delicatus

    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…

  • Purple Dot Café

    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…

  • Cafe Paloma

    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…

  • House of Hong

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    This huge mainstay of the neighborhood is one of the more popular dim sum places in town.