Andaluca
Andaluca's decor is generic-upscale-intimate (dark wood, low ceiling, not-too-heated flamenco music, and so forth), but fine Spanish-influenced food and remark…
407 Olive Way
Pike Pine Retail Core
206-382-6999
Pike Pine Retail Core
206-382-6999
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
The restaurant that replaced Union downtown: Japonessa Sushi Cocina. The head chef: Billy Beach, formerly of Umi Sake House and Kushibar (the owner also runs i…
1400 First Ave
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Bar Abajo
A gin focused, cold tapas cocktail bar (think sardines and other salty small plates), located in the former Pintxo space.
2207 2nd Ave
Belltown
206-441-4065
Belltown
206-441-4065
Imperial Lounge
Billing itself as "Belltown's signature Peruvian lounge," this bar offers drinks like the "Mezcal Moscow mule" and the "Belltown Basic Bitch," plus a Peruvian-…
2400 First Ave
Belltown
206-259-7000
Belltown
206-259-7000
Cactus
This local chain offers a blend of Southwestern, Mexican and Spanish cuisine, including tacos, enchiladas, and a selection of tapas-style small plates, as well…
426 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
SUR
SUR is described as "Latin Fused." It is mainly a private event space, open to the public only on Friday and Saturday after 9 p.m.
2901 1st Ave S
SoDo
206-682-1292
SoDo
206-682-1292
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
Jack’s BBQ
A serious barbecue nerd, Jack Timmons grew up in Texas, then moved to Seattle, then went back to Texas to engage in some serious barbecue scholarship—including…
3924 Airport Way S
Industrial District
206-467-4038
Industrial District
206-467-4038
The Backdoor at Roxy's
The Backdoor at Roxy's is, well, entered through the back door of Roxy's Deli. There you will find chandeliers, frescoes, mirrors, statuettes, and so forth, wi…
462 N 36th St
Fremont
206-632-7322
Fremont
206-632-7322
Mission Cantina
West Seattle staple serving up tapas and Mexican fare in a sultry, decorative setting. Get the sweet potato enchiladas and the flan.
2325 California Ave SW
North Admiral
206-937-8220
North Admiral
206-937-8220
Bourbon & Bones
Brought to you by Michael Law—formerly of the Wandering Goose, and, perhaps more importantly, North Carolina—and located in the former Anita’s Crepes spot in F…
4350 Leary Way NW
Fremont
786-239-6657
Fremont
786-239-6657
Rogo's Restaurant & Bar
Rogo's Restaurant and Bar aims to offer a great experience and great food, "without making a fuss about it." In other words, here you'll find a refreshing menu…
3321 W McGraw St
Southeast Magnolia
206-284-7305
Southeast Magnolia
206-284-7305
Fonda La Catrina
Fonda la Catrina, and its adjacent fish-focused sister restaurant El Sirenito, are true Georgetown gems. Fonda serves contemporary, slightly fancier versions o…
5905 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Ciudad
A collaboration between two high-profile Seattle entrepreneurs, Marcus Lalario (95 Slide, Alive & Well, Fat’s Chicken and Waffles) and chef Matt Dillon (Sitka …
6118 12th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Bitterroot BBQ
Bitterroot, in the old Acme Rubber Stamp Shop on the corner by Hattie’s Hat, uses an in-house smoker and picturesque stacks of applewood to very good effect, e…
5239 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-588-1577
Ballard
206-588-1577
Asadero El Mesquito
Asadero El Mesquite (sometimes referred to as Asadero Ballard), is the relative restaurant of Kent's Asadero Sinaloa. Both locations offer a dizzying array of …
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ocho
Ocho feels like a tapas bar should: a crowded, informal neighborhood place, stuffed onto a street corner and easy to miss. Get the garlicky gambas, warm plates…
2325 NW Market St
Ballard
206-784-0699
Ballard
206-784-0699