Roquette
Star bartender Erik Hakkinen (formerly of Pike Place's Zig Zag Cafe) opened this romantic new French-inspired Belltown bar, featuring interpretations of the Ne…
2232 First Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Red Cow
Remember Cremant, June, and/or Restaurant Bea? Ethan Stowell now runs Red Cow, his French brasserie, in the (great) Roy McMakin–designed space. The specialty o…
1423 34th Ave
Central District
206-454-7932
Central District
206-454-7932
5 Spot
With its ever-changing menu—half of which rotates every three months or so—the 5 Spot focuses on different American regional cuisines. There's also standard di…
1502 Queen Anne Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
The Whale Wins
At Renee Erickson’s the Whale Wins, almost everything is wood-fired, and while the menu may seem simple, North African flavors add interest. Of note: marrow bo…
3506 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-9425
Wallingford
206-632-9425
Joule
Joule relocated from its original location on 45th into a refurbished warehouse on Stone Way in late 2012; chef/owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s Korean-in…
3506 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-1913
Wallingford
206-632-1913
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
Nell's
Since 1999, Nell's has been serving European-inspired New American cuisine made with local/seasonal ingredients, making Philip Mihalski pretty much a granddadd…
6804 E Green Lake Way N
Green Lake
206-524-4044
Green Lake
206-524-4044
Gainsbourg
Named for the '60s French singer, scoundrel, and womanizer Serge Gainsbourg, this laid-back bar serves French small plates at good prices. Among the selections…
8550 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Rickshaw Restaurant and Lounge
A longtime favorite loungy dive in Greenwood, the Rickshaw features excellent nightly karaoke (beginning at 9 o'clock), a Monday-night tarot specialist (6 to 9…
322 N 105th St
Bitter Lake
206-789-0120
Bitter Lake
206-789-0120