Hue Ky Mi Gia
Hue Ky Mi Gia’s fried butter chicken wings have been talked up so much that it’s hard not be skeptical of such praise—the restaurant now has three booths in Ce…
1207 S Jackson St, Suite 101
Chinatown-International District
206-568-1268
Chinatown-International District
206-568-1268
Huong Binh Restaurant
A much-loved diner-style place in the ID, Huong Binh unceremoniously serves very good traditional Vietnamese combos—rice noodles with shrimp skewers or half a …
1207 S Jackson St
Chinatown-International District
206-720-4907
Chinatown-International District
206-720-4907
Saigon Deli
Broke, flush, carnivorous, vegetarian—for every type of eater in Seattle there is Saigon Deli, home to the most perfect $5 bánh mì. The sandwich comes stuffed …
1237 S Jackson St
Chinatown-International District
206-322-3700
Chinatown-International District
206-322-3700
The Boat (Pho Bac)
Dating back to 1982, Pho Bac is O.G. pho chain in Seattle (as they put it: "Best phở in Seattle. Maybe. Don't really know. Who cares, just eat it"). This iconi…
1314 S Jackson St
Central District
206-323-4387
Central District
206-323-4387
Bakery Nouveau
This beloved bakery is owned by William and Heather Leaman. William was the captain of Seattle’s 2005 World Cup of Baking team, and offers crazy-making artisan…
137 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-858-6957
Capitol Hill
206-858-6957
Than Brothers
Diner-style Than Brothers is devoted to pho and pho alone, and they have it down to a science—it’s cheap, hot, and reportedly good at each and every one of the…
527 Broadway E
Seattle
206-568-7218
Seattle
206-568-7218
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
Moonlight Cafe
Sometimes, through a weird confluence of perfect spices and glutinous magic, fake meat is better than actual meat. This is the case with Moonlight Cafe. The Vi…
1919 S Jackson St
Central District
206-322-3378
Central District
206-322-3378
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
Pho Viet Anh
Pho Viet Anh has been around since 2005, and offers big, steaming bowls of pho with some of the best broth in town.
372 Roy St
Uptown
206-352-1881
Uptown
206-352-1881
Monsoon
With its tranquil room, excellent service, and elegant Pacific Northwest/Vietnamese cuisine, Monsoon has quietly continued to be delicious since 1999. Dinner i…
615 19th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-325-2111
Capitol Hill
206-325-2111
Toulouse Petit Kitchen and Lounge
Featuring high-end, New Orleans–inspired cuisine and crazy-ornate decor, Toulouse is brought to you by the owner of Peso's, a Mexican restaurant and hunting gr…
601 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-432-9069
Uptown
206-432-9069
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
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
Le Rêve Bakery & Cafe
A French-ish bakery and cafe located in a handsome red house on upper Queen Anne serving pastries, soups, salads, pizzas, and breakfast and baguette sandwiches.
1805 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-623-7383
West Queen Anne
206-623-7383
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
Le Fournil
Without a doubt, Le Fournil is one of the best bakeries in town.
3230 Eastlake Ave E
Eastlake
206-328-6523
Eastlake
206-328-6523