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
Sushi Maki
Sushi Maki is as tiny as it is good, so plan ahead to (most likely) carry your sushi out instead of eating it there.
1633 Bellevue Ave
Capitol Hill
206-264-0725
Capitol Hill
206-264-0725
Von's 1000 Spirits
Von’s 1000 Spirits Gusto Bistro (formerly just Von's, at Sixth and Pine serves burgers (they call them “Hamburgs”), pizza (they call them “Frics” in the French…
1221 First Ave
Seattle Waterfront
206-621-8667
Seattle Waterfront
206-621-8667
Nijo
Nijo's tiny, modern bar, is very purple. The chef is from Mashiko, but the location is on a dull block that tends to be an energy vortex. A glass clamshell hol…
83 Spring St
Seattle Waterfront
206-340-8880
Seattle Waterfront
206-340-8880
Ba Bar
You can get yourself fed—with the one of the city’s best bowls of pho, no less—from the morning till the wee hours at this stylish Vietnamese mini-chain, with …
550 12th Ave
Central District
206-328-2030
Central District
206-328-2030
Wild Ginger McKenzie
The well-known pan-Asian restaurant Wild Ginger will open its third location in South Lake Union on August 18, inside a luxury apartment building called McKenz…
2208 8th Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya (formerly Wasabi Bistro) has been serving good (if not outstanding) sushi in its sleek Belltown spot for approximately forever. It's the…
2311 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-6044
Belltown
206-441-6044
Tamarind Tree
Despite its large size, International District’s Tamarind Tree has a cozy, romantic atmosphere. It’s good for date nights, friend nights, and birthday parties.…
1036 S Jackson St, Suite A
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Teinei
The menu at this South Lake Union sushi and ramen spot, whose name refers to a Japanese sense of care and hospitality, includes ramen, sushi, udon, curries, sk…
1256 Republican St.
South Lake Union
206-420-4500
South Lake Union
206-420-4500
Daniel's Broiler
A steakhouse with vegan selections.
809 Fairview Place N
South Lake Union
206-621-8262
South Lake Union
206-621-8262
Aqua by El Gaucho
Located on the waterfront at the end of Pier 70 (and formerly known as Waterfront), Aqua by El Gaucho serves up a myriad of seafood, about which reports vary (…
2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70
Seattle Waterfront
206-956-9171
Seattle Waterfront
206-956-9171
Iconiq
With Chef Toshiyuki Kawai at the helm, Iconiq (iconic + unique) meshes together French cooking techniques with Japanese flavors and ingredients. The resulting …
1421 31st Ave S
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Canlis
Richie-riches, businesspeople, and gourmands love this mid-century marvel of a restaurant with its amazing view of Lake Union. Chef Brady Williams balances cla…
2576 Aurora Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
Palisade
The bar here seems (pleasantly) stuck in the last decade, and the ocean-view patio makes it worth a stop on a warm day. Happy hour food and drink specials run …
2601 W Marina Pl
Seattle
206-285-1000
Seattle
206-285-1000
Village Sushi
A popular sushi spot serving the inhabitants of the U-District. There is also a vintage LP collection adorning the walls, and a bunch of audio equipment strewn…
4741 12th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870