Steelhead Diner

‘Highbrow diner’ sounds like an oxymoron, but the Steelhead does it right – hearty, homey favorites like fish and chips, buffalomeatloaf or pork rib chops become fine cuisine because they’re made with the best of what Pike Place Market has to offer and paired with cleverly chosen sides. ‘Sequimbled Eggs’ (named after Sequim Bay, known for its crab and oysters) come poached over Dungeness crab on toast; a fried-chicken sandwich is fall-apart moist and lemony; and the crab cakes make local foodies swoon. The place is all windows, which is great considering it’s perched right over the market and Elliott Bay, and decorations include tied flies in glass. Reservations are recommended.