Must-see restaurants in Queen Anne & Lake Union

  • Toulouse Petit

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Hailed for its generous happy hours, cheap brunches and rollicking atmosphere, this perennially busy Queen Anne eatery has the common touch. The menu is…

  • Swedish Club

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Join members of Seattle's Swedish Club on the first Sunday of the month for a buffet of thin pancakes drizzled in lingonberries and served with a hearty…

  • How to Cook a Wolf

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Despite its scary name, the Ethan Stowell–run HTCAW has nothing to do with roasting wild fauna over your campfire. Rather it's poached from a book written…

  • Canlis

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    One of Seattle's most celebrated restaurants, Canlis is old-school posh and one of the few places in the city where people regularly get dressed up for…

  • Serafina

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    This lovely neighborhood Italian restaurant in Eastlake specializes in regional Tuscan-style cooking, with simply prepared meat and fish, as well as…

  • Serious Biscuit

    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…

  • Dick's Drive-in

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    If you’re down to your last few dollars and dying for something to eat, don’t panic! Dick’s is calling you. Welcome to the only fast-food joint in Seattle…

  • Re:public

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Although the name might read like the sobriquet of an avant-garde play, Re:public (don’t forget the colon), situated on the corner of Republican St, is…

  • Caffè Torino

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Those in the know have Turin (Torino) pegged as a temple of good food and coffee, which is why you may want to decamp here for a Lavazza cappuccino, a…

  • 5 Spot

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Top of the hill, top of the morning and top of the brunch charts: the queues outside 5 Spot at 10am on a Sunday are a testament to its popularity. The…

  • Citizen Coffee

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Citizen serves breakfast until 4pm and it's a good one. There are plenty of options at this popular red-brick joint near the Space Needle, where you can…

  • Peso's Kitchen & Lounge

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Peso's is a trendy Americanized Mexican restaurant and casual hangout that is popular for its lively weekend brunch.

  • El Grito

    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…

  • Chaco Canyon

    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…

  • Queen Anne Café

    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…