Virginia Inn
The Virginia Inn, a Seattle institution since 1903, has a lovely old-fashioned interior with an antique mahogany bar, as well as great patio seating on First A…
1937 First Ave
Pike Place Market
206-728-1937
Pike Place Market
206-728-1937
Cafe Barjot
The light-filled little former home of Chico Madrid has been reborn as Cafe Barjot, run by beloved-by-all Wylie Bush of neighborhood favorite Joe Bar, just fiv…
711 Bellevue Ave E
Seattle
206-457-5424
Seattle
206-457-5424
Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House III
This old-school place has thick-crust Greek pizza and gigantic pasta dishes—nothing gourmet, but heaven for stoners. For those who like the liquor, there…
516 15th Ave E
Stevens
206-329-4500
Stevens
206-329-4500
Citizen
Citizen is a very cute cafe in the eastern part of lower Queen Anne with crepes, sandwiches, and a careful selection of inexpensive wine (bottles of which are …
706 Taylor Ave N
Uptown
(206) 284-1015
Uptown
(206) 284-1015
Boat Street Kitchen
This obscurely located but lovely French-ish bistro is a longtime favorite for good reason. Especially nice, weather permitting: sweet, quiet outdoor seating f…
3131 Western Ave, Ste 301
Uptown
206-632-4602
Uptown
206-632-4602
Voila! Bistrot
This mid-priced, Parisian-styled place in Madison Valley features all the usual bistro favorites, plus an extra "t" (which, to be fair, is very French) and an …
2805 E Madison St
Madison Valley
206-322-5460
Madison Valley
206-322-5460
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
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Flowers Bar & Restaurant
Located on the Ave, Flowers gets a diverse group of customers, but the regulars are UW students who aren't down for frat row. It's comfortable and has a full …
4247 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
Christo's On Alki
Hailing from the Peloponnese region of Greece, "Mama" and "Papa" Fotopoulos settled in West Seattle and opened Christo's in 1996. It's a friendly place, and go…
2508 Alki Ave SW
Alki
206-923-2200
Alki
206-923-2200
Zouave Restaurant
Sharing a name with the French army regiments that served in colonial North Africa, Zouave offers an all-over-the-Mediterranean-map menu, including dishes like…
2615 NE 65th St
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Georgia's Greek Restaurant & Deli
Georgia’s is a cute little family-run joint with a lengthy menu of tasty Greek standards. The octopus, served in a white wine sauce, is outstanding. Also: brea…
323 NW 85th St
Greenwood
206-783-1228
Greenwood
206-783-1228
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
Cafe Munir
Tucked away in a residential corner of Ballard, this Lebanese restaurant makes diners rethink ordinary ingredients. Hummus takes a star turn with the addition …
2408 NW 80th St
Loyal Heights
206-783-4190
Loyal Heights
206-783-4190
